MobiDart Launches Robust Mobile and Traditional Site Solution for Free to Businesses
IRVINE, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MobiDart.com, a division of Deep Rock Ventures, LTD, and a provider of robust mobile web services to businesses nationwide, is pleased to announce that its comprehensive suite of mobile and traditional website and marketing services are provided at no cost. MobiDart delivers to the business, with no effort on the part of the business owner, a premier opportunity to have a lasting presence on the web that is enabled for access via traditional desktop computers, tablets, and mobile phones.
"There is no doubt that the mobile internet is an imperative part of any business's future," stated MobiDart CTO, Anthony Fisher. "We decided that to help strengthen the independent business owner in America, we needed to provide this business necessity as a no-cost, no-effort addition to our already growing suite of essential cost saving services."
For free, MobiDart will provide the following services to businesses:
-- A domain name best optimized for your business and service area
-- Fully featured, traditional desktop website
-- Mobile compatible version of the website for all smartphones and tablets
-- Design and original content provided
-- Website Marketing Video
-- Lead generation and capture form
-- Blazing Fast, secure, and reliable Hosting
-- Full access to MobiDart's enterprise partners and expansion programs
"This should not be confused with the run-of-the-mill, tired web builder platforms widely available on the Internet that make you do all the work -and pay for it," added Fisher. "This is a complete, high-polish solution, not a discount option. We are committed to supporting the backbone of the American economy, the independent business owner."
"And most importantly, we're doing so with a suite of services that enables the business to capitalize on the market opportunities of today and tomorrow," added Fisher. "A recent report in Forbes states that in less than three years, mobile devices will account for the majority of financial transactions on the Internet. If a company is not represented appropriately to the mobile marketplace they are essentially leaving their most potent sales channel unattended. MobiDart will immediately fulfill that imperative need."
About MobiDart
MobiDart's mission, purpose, desire, and dedication is to provide businesses that serve their communities a complete traditional and mobile presence at absolutely NO COST.
Where every other company wants to reach into the business owner's proverbial pocket, MobiDart instead delivers unparalleled value. MobiDart has already helped thousands of businesses and is eager to assist in saving your business time and money.
"Hit your target with MobiDart" and call us today: 949-354-0223
Oclaro Unveils New Customizable Add/Drop Routing Platform for Next Generation Networks
Platform Features a Broad Array of Optical Communications Technologies that Customers Can Choose From to Meet their Performance, Cost, Form Factor and Time-to-Market Requirements
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oclaro, Inc.( )(NASDAQ: OCLR), a tier-one provider and innovator of optical communications and laser solutions, today announced a new Add/Drop Routing Platform that includes a wide range of functions that customers can choose from to design next-generation multi-degree, colorless, directionless, contentionless, and flexible-grid (CDC-Flex) ROADM networks. The new Oclaro platform, which features key technologies such as switching, arrayed amplification, as well as advanced control and monitoring, can be offered as either a line-card, a managed subsystem or a super module. This platform is highly customizable yet yields industry-leading space and cost efficiency while also enabling customers to include or trade-off specific functionalities to meet their performance and time-to-market requirements when designing next generation ROADM network solutions for carrying 100 Gbps+ channels.
This new platform offers improved density and cost efficiencies for a wide range of configurations while meeting the performance requirements of next generation networks. Typical add/drop solutions are targeted at 4- or 8-degree CDC-Flex node architectures with each unit, whether it is a line-card, a managed subsystem, or a super-module, supporting up to 16 transponders per card. Form factors including single-slot are achieved through a high degree of integration and controller consolidation, which also lowers cost. Such density is a highly desirable feature for next generation multi-terabit network solutions.
"The flexibility of the Add/Drop Routing Platform enables customers to specify customized subsystems that can meet their cost, density and time-to-market requirements while giving them the freedom to create truly differentiated network solutions," said Per Hansen, Vice President of Product Marketing, Optical Networks Solutions, Oclaro, Inc. "Leveraging Oclaro's recognized strengths in vertical integration combined with a broad set of optical networking components and subsystems, this new platform essentially assembles leading-edge functionalities into a highly-integrated and compact platform solution."
"Our new Add-Drop Routing Platform demonstrates the powerful set of resources and products that Oclaro has available to its customers to meet their rapidly changing needs," added Richard Smart, General Manager of the Oclaro Optical Network Solutions Business Unit. "The market for next generation ROADM network solutions carrying 100 Gbps+ channels is extremely competitive and the equipment providers that can respond the fastest with the right solutions will win the key deployments from the network operators."
About the Oclaro New Add/Drop Routing Platform
The new Add/Drop Routing Platform encompasses a wide range of features and functions that customers need to future-proof next generation networks. Key platform components include:
-- Highly-integrated cost- and space-efficient amplified multi-cast
switches with variable optical attenuation (VOA) functionality for
colorless, directionless, contentionless and flexible-spectrum add/drop
routing in multi-degree ROADM architectures.
-- Advanced arrayed optical amplifier implementations leveraging Oclaro's
industry leading 980nm pump portfolio that now also includes Oclaro's
uncooled dual-chip pumps. These pumps offer valuable power reduction and
enable cost-effective high-density solutions.
-- Multi-port flexible-grid optical channel monitor (OCM) that rapidly
measures channel powers and frequencies of 8 DWDM input ports with the
accuracy needed for flexible-grid network solutions. The OCM offers
enhanced flexibility and incorporates advanced features such as port or
channel dwelling and prioritization for signal analysis.
-- Embedded control features to provide fast transient management and
advanced signal processing capabilities to support the network
intelligence required by next generation network solutions while also
meeting customer's stringent space and power constraints. This platform
builds on field-proven control architectures enabling rapid and reliable
development of highly integrated add/drop routing solutions.
About Oclaro
Oclaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLR) is one of the largest providers of lasers and optical components, modules and subsystems for the optical communications, industrial, and consumer laser markets. The company is a global leader dedicated to photonics innovation, with cutting-edge research and development (R&D) and chip fabrication facilities in the U.S., U.K., Italy, Switzerland, Israel, Korea and Japan. It has in-house and contract manufacturing sites in China, Malaysia and Thailand, with design, sales and service organizations in most of the major regions around the world. For more information, visit http://www.oclaro.com.
Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Oclaro, the Oclaro logo, and certain other Oclaro trademarks and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Oclaro, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information in this release is subject to change without notice.
Datameer Kicks Off Its "Discover Big Data" Roadshow
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To advance understanding and put concrete action items around big data initiatives, Hadoop Analytics provider Datameer today announced its upcoming "Discover Big Data" Roadshow, sponsored by IBM. The half-day seminars are free and open to the public, and anyone interested can register at http://info.datameer.com/Discover-Big-Data-RoadShow.html.
What: Built on proven best practices from Fortune 100 and data-driven startups, the seminar will equip attendees with the tools, checklists, and project plans to ensure future big data projects are successful from the start. Attendees will leave the seminar with:
-- Evaluation and project criteria checklist
-- ROI and TCO requirements list
-- Technical requirements checklist
-- Step-by-step project plan
Dates & Locations: The roadshow will take place in eight cities in the U.S. and U.K.:
-- San Mateo, CA
-- Chicago, IL
-- New York, NY
-- Washington D.C.
-- London, U.K.
-- Boston, MA
-- Seattle, WA
-- Atlanta, GA
Who Should Attend:
Executives, Business Analysts and IT professionals interested in learning more about implementing Big Data technologies within their organizations.
Social Media:
For updates on the roadshow be sure to follow Datameer on Twitter @Datameer and the event hashtag #DiscoverBigData
About Datameer
Datameer's end-to-end Big Data Discovery and Hadoop analytics solution ensures the fastest time to discovering insights in any data, regardless of the data's type, size, or source. Anyone can use Datameer's wizard-based data integration, iterative point-and-click analytics, and drag-and-drop visualizations to get the broadest possible view of their organization. Founded by Hadoop veterans in 2009, Datameer scales from a laptop to thousands of nodes and is available for all major Hadoop distributions. Datameer is based in San Mateo, Calif. For more information on Datameer, please visit http://www.datameer.com
Deluxe Expands Multiscreen Video Catalog Service to Over-the-Top Providers
Deluxe On Demand is a multiscreen ready, studio-quality video catalog service that easily integrates into the existing supply chain to simplify the delivery of next generation video content delivery.
Deluxe On Demand to be demonstrated at the 2013 NAB Show, booth SU5415
BURBANK, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Deluxe Digital Distribution today announced the availability of its video catalog service of popular titles for over-the-top (OTT) distribution. Deluxe On Demand provides access to the catalog as a cloud-based standalone service and with titles UltraViolet-enabled. The service easily integrates with most user experiences so that consumers can access movies and other content wherever they choose, on whichever device they choose. Deluxe On Demand delivers time-to-market advantages to help customers launch new services in weeks rather than months, with greater cost-efficiencies as compared to other solutions that are available today.
"We developed Deluxe On Demand as a service-based approach to ensure that our customers with content rights have immediate access to an extensive library of pre-encoded and pre-packaged video assets to support next generation content delivery at the highest quality video outputs", said Kevin Corbett, President of Deluxe Digital Distribution. "With the inclusion of UltraViolet-enabled studio titles in our video catalog, we can help our clients offer the best of Hollywood on today's devices and others to come."
Deluxe On Demand makes available as a standalone service an extensive library of pre-encoded and pre-packaged video content of new releases, blockbuster titles, popular television series, favorite classics and more, available for streaming or download. The service-based solution offers OTT providers the ability to quickly add new services and access and deliver an extensive and ever expanding video catalog to subscribers, without the significant upfront investment in time and resources to build their own network infrastructure and workflows. The catalog supports the critical security and DRM encryption requirements and easily integrates with key components of the UltraViolet delivery platform including the Coordinator
Key benefits of the Deluxe On Demand service for OTT distribution:
-- Impressive catalog of popular video titles: The catalog provides access
to popular movie and TV titles for multiscreen access; pre-encoded and
pre-encrypted.
-- Formatted for multiscreen viewing: Video titles are immediately
available encoded in over 50 formats for viewing on Consumer Electronic
(CE) devices such as the PC/Mac, iPad, and Android, gaming consoles, and
Smart TVs. Deluxe invests in creating file formats for the most popular
devices so that titles are ready when service providers want them.
-- Efficient standalone service simplifies multiscreen distribution: The
service-based approach saves time, money, and reduces operational
complexity to deliver titles whenever consumers choose, on whichever
device they choose
-- UltraViolet-Ready: Titles are UltraViolet-enabled to satisfy most user
experiences and easily integrates with key components of the UltraViolet
delivery platform including the Coordinator
Deluxe will be demonstrating the Deluxe On Demand solution at the upcoming 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 6-12, in booth SU5415.
About Deluxe Digital Distribution
Deluxe Digital Distribution is revolutionizing digital home entertainment with multiscreen ready, studio-quality video catalog services. The cloud-based solution easily integrates with the existing supply chain, workflows, storefronts and apps to simplify the access and delivery of next generation content delivery. Deluxe Digital Distribution is a business division of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc., and leading provider of a broad range of services and technologies to the worldwide entertainment and media industry. For more information on Deluxe Digital Distribution, please visit http://www.bydeluxe.com/d3.
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CONTACT: Kelly Delany, +1-805-708-8879, Kelly.delany@bydeluxe.com
Allot and RADCOM Partner to Provide VoIP Quality of Experience Monitoring
Solution already selected and deployed by Tier-1 South American Operator
HOD HASHARON, Israel, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Allot Communications Ltd [http://www.allot.com ] (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT), a leading
supplier of service optimization and revenue generation solutions for fixed and mobile
broadband service providers worldwide, and RADCOM Ltd [http://www.radcom.com ] (NASDAQ:
RDCM), a leading service assurance provider, today announced a joint Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
Quality of Experience (QoE) solution. The joint offering, which has already been selected
and deployed by a leading telecom service provider in South America, embeds RADCOM's VoIP
QoE monitoring technology into the Allot Service Gateway platform.
The offering integrates VoIP quality of experience monitoring, network intelligence,
policy enforcement and revenue-generating services in a modular, carrier-class chassis.
Conducting simultaneous real time analysis and correlation of both media streams and VoIP
signaling protocols, the system provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring VoIP
services. Designed for mobile, fixed and converged broadband environments, the platform's
high throughput and flexibility allows service providers to reduce operating costs and
drive new revenue while delivering the Digital Lifestyle experience that subscribers are
looking for.
"Allot's commitment to open architecture has once again proven itself to be a key
differentiator for our customers around the world, "said Andrei Elefant, Allot's VP
Product Management and Marketing. "In addition to our own rich solution portfolio, the
flexibility of the Allot Service Gateway facilitates our ability to address a diverse
range of customer services by allowing for the provision of even more value-added services
through the integration of partner technologies."
"Partnering with Allot means that more service providers will be able to take
advantage of RADCOM's best-of-breed VoIP monitoring technology," said Eyal Harari,
RADCOM's VP Products and Marketing. "The integration of RADCOM's technology into Allot's
Service Gateway means it is now easier and more cost effective to deploy RADCOM's
technology as part of a larger traffic management solution."
About Allot Communications
Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT) is a leading global provider of
intelligent broadband solutions that put mobile, fixed and enterprise networks at the
center of the digital lifestyle. Allot's DPI-based solutions identify and leverage the
business intelligence in data networks, empowering operators to shape digital lifestyle
experiences and to capitalize on the network traffic they generate. Allot's unique blend
of innovative technology, proven know-how and collaborative approach to industry standards
and partnerships enables service providers worldwide to elevate their role in the digital
lifestyle ecosystem and to open the door to a wealth of new business opportunities. For
more information, please visit: http://www.allot.com.
About RADCOM
RADCOM develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative network test and
service monitoring solutions for communications service providers and equipment vendors.
The Company specializes in next-generation Cellular as well as IMS, Voice, Data and VoIP
networks. Its solutions are used in the development and installation of network equipment
and in the maintenance and customer-care of operational networks. The Company's products
facilitate fault management, network service performance monitoring and analysis,
troubleshooting and pre-mediation. RADCOM's shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market
under the symbol RDCM. For more information, please visit http://www.radcom.com.
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expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events that are
"forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements generally relate to the Company's plans, objectives
and expectations for future operations, including the expectation to implement the next
stage of deployment of tiered services and other prospects of the frame agreement. These
forward-looking statements are based upon management's current estimates and projections
of future results or trends. Actual future results may differ materially from those
projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These factors include, but are
not limited to: the expected characteristics of the deployed solution with the LATAM
Tier-1 Operator and the ability to secure future orders from said customer, changes in
general economic and business conditions and, specifically, a decline in demand for the
company's products; the company's inability to develop and introduce new technologies,
products and applications; loss of market; and other factors discussed under the heading
"Risk Factors" in the company's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof,
and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Media Contact:
Allot Communications
Maya Lustig, Director of Corporate Communications
+972-9-7616851
mlustig@allot.com
RADCOM
Eyal Harari, VP Products and Marketing
+972-77-774-5030
eyalh@radcom.com
Attunity Enhances Big Data Replication Solution to Optimize Data Warehousing and Cloud Initiatives
Attunity Replicate 2.1features NEW Attunity TurboStream CDC - an innovative technology to enhance data delivery performance
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Attunity Ltd. (NASDAQ CM: ATTU), a leading provider of information availability
software solutions, announced today the release of Attunity Replicate 2.1
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-replicate ], a high-performance data delivery
solution featuring several new enhancements for data warehousing. One key optimization is
the addition of Attunity TurboStream CDC, an innovative feature designed to significantly
enhance performance. This proprietary technology stages source data, consolidates changes,
and delivers data in parallel to the target, optimizing change data capture (CDC) for
high-volume and low-bandwidth scenarios. The enhanced Attunity Replicate solution is ideal
for strategic initiatives including Big Data analytics and business intelligence typically
seen in data warehouse and cloud environments.
Engineered from the ground up to meet the high-performance demands of Big Data,
Attunity Replicate's new performance enhancements support many data warehouses, including
Amazon Redshift, EMC Greenplum and Teradata. For example, optimizations for data delivery
to Teradata include Attunity Replicate's use of Teradata Parallel Transporter (TPT)
utilities, like FastLoad, to move large volumes of data into the Teradata database with
optimal speed, ease and efficiency. These enhancements are designed to enable
organizations to accelerate time to value and reduce the costs of provisioning data.
Attunity Replicate 2.1's new capabilities and optimizations include:
- TurboStream CDC (Change Data Capture): This new and innovative technology
provides key optimizations for Amazon Redshift, EMC Greenplum and Teradata, leveraging
the data warehouses' native features and utilities to optimize performance and
agility.
- Support for new sources: ODBC (open database connectivity), Microsoft SQL
Server 2012 and Salesforce.
- Support for new targets: Amazon Redshift, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and
Teradata.
- Full Support for Large Objects: BLOBs, CLOBS, and NCLOBS.
- Enhanced expression Builders (Transforms, Filters, & Global Transformations):
Significant investment in usability and graphical user interfaces.
- Improved Resource Utilization and Error Handling Policies
- Log File Management: Provides the ability to automatically delete or roll over
log files according to the logs date and size.
"By leveraging each data warehouses' native technologies in combination with Attunity
TurboStream CDC technology, Attunity Replicate provides optimized data delivery for Big
Data analytics," explained Matt Benati, VP Global Marketing at Attunity. "In addition,
Attunity TurboStream CDC technology speeds data replication to the cloud, where
low-bandwidth lines traditionally cause data transfer bottlenecks and other related
challenges. We believe that our customers will appreciate Attunity Replicate's new boost
in performance, broadened platform support and quick ROI."
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].
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harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
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similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts.
Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and
uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from Attunity's current
expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are
not limited to: our reliance on strategic relationships with our distributors, OEM and VAR
partners, including Microsoft; risks and uncertainties relating to acquisitions, including
costs and difficulties related to integration of acquired businesses; our liquidity
challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the future; timely availability and
customer acceptance of Attunity's new and existing products, including Attunity Replicate;
changes in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or the impact of
competitive pricing and products; a shift in demand for products such as Attunity's
products; the impact on revenues of economic and political uncertainties and weaknesses in
various regions of the world, including the commencement or escalation of hostilities or
acts of terrorism; and other factors and risks on which Attunity may have little or no
control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that
could cause actual results to differ. For a more detailed description of the risks and
uncertainties affecting Attunity, reference is made to Attunity's Annual Report on Form
20-F/A for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other risk factors discussed from time to time by
Attunity in reports filed or furnished to the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law,
Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to
reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
(c) Attunity 2013. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of Attunity
Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
Press contact:
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Tel. +1-781-730-4073
New Epson LabelWorks Iron-On Kit Heats Up Personalized Label Printing
Kit includes the LabelWorks LW-300 and custom iron-on labels to quickly organize clothing, backpacks and other gear in time for Spring Cleaning
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Printing personalized iron-on labels is quick and easy with the new Epson(®)LabelWorks((TM)) Iron-On Kit featuring the portable LabelWorks LW-300 and two iron-on tape cartridges - all in a convenient carrying case. The machine-washable iron-on labels can quickly be applied to almost any fabric, giving busy families a unique way to organize multiple uniforms, sports jerseys, clothing, school items, and more.
"Writing names on clothes with a black marker is a thing of the past," said Anna Jen, director of new business development, Epson America, Inc. "The LabelWorks Iron-On Kit has everything you need to get started customizing and organizing clothing with a variety of colors, fonts, symbols, and frames for fun and creative styles."
The Epson LabelWorks Iron-On Kit helps busy families keep track of their belongings, preventing sweatshirts, jackets, lunchboxes, backpacks, and other personal items from making their way into the overflowing lost-and-found bins at schools, camps or sporting events. Parents and children can easily print durable, machine-washable labels from the LabelWorks LW-300 and iron them directly onto almost any fabric in a matter of seconds.
In addition to iron-on labeling, the versatile LabelWorks LW-300 is compatible with tapes in a variety of traditional colors, as well as specialty colors and textures such as fluorescent, pearlized, plaid, glow-in-the-dark, and printable satin ribbon. It also offers a variety of fonts, styles, symbols, and frames, taking creative labeling and projects to a new level.
For more information about Epson's LabelWorks printers, visit http://www.epson.com/LabelWorks. For videos demonstrating various LabelWorks applications, including the use of iron-on labels, visit Epson's YouTube channel.
Pricing and Availability
The Epson LabelWorks Iron-On Kit (MSRP $69.99) is available at Amazon.com and Epson.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and LabelWorks are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
Independent research firm RootMetrics finds AT&T's network delivers fastest 4G LTE speed of any major wireless carrier
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* wireless customers in the carrier's 4G LTE markets** have access to the fastest mobile Internet speeds on their smartphones.
How fast? RootMetrics®, an independent mobile analytics firm, has reported an average download speed of 18.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.0 Mbps, based on recent testing. That means ultra-fast song downloads, faster photo sharing and app downloads, faster mobile Internet access--virtually everything you do with a smartphone, just easier and faster.
In their LTE Performance Review released today, RootMetrics called AT&T's network "blazing-fast." According to the RootMetrics study, "AT&T easily offered the fastest pure LTE download speed of any carrier."
The RootMetrics LTE March 11, 2013, Performance Review is based on more than 725,000 4G and 4G LTE data samples gathered from the top 77 U.S. markets during the second half of 2012. AT&T had officially deployed 4G LTE technology in 47 of those markets at the time they were tested.
"There are more reasons than ever to choose AT&T," said John Donovan, senior vice president-AT&T Technology and Network Operations. "Nationwide, we are continuing to expand 4G LTE and expect our deployment will cover 300 million people by year-end 2014."
Additionally, in a test for Nashville conducted in October 2012, RootMetrics named AT&T the top performer--taking the RootMetrics RootScore(®) Combined Award--for its combination of call quality, text performance and mobile Internet speed.
Over the past five years, AT&T invested nearly $98 billion into operations, more than any other public company in the U.S.
Performance rankings are derived using data sampling and analysis methods that are subject to statistical variation. The results of the Report are not an endorsement of AT&T by RootMetrics. Wireless network performance is subject to a number of factors. Your experiences may vary. Visit http://www.rootmetrics.com for more details.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**4G speeds not available everywhere. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network. Claim compares 4G download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Car-related News and Travel Information Provide Value to Readers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to bring more continuous value to customers, Safelite AutoGlass(®) - the nation's largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services - has developed a new website to share car-related news and travel information.
The site - SafeliteTravelResource.com - features guest bloggers in three areas:
-- Car Care Corner provides information on collision repair and auto body
work
-- Smart Auto Coverage features topics related to insurance claims and
money-saving tips
-- On the Road covers road trip ideas and inspiration, safety advice, and
weather-related news
"Today's consumers don't just want a company's products and services, they want organizations to understand their wants and needs and add value to their busy lives. By sharing automotive expertise and information, we hope to provide valuable communications that give people a reason to interact with our brand whether they have glass damage or not," said Jennifer Kielmeyer, Safelite's Web and Emerging Technologies Strategic Marketing Manager. "SafeliteTravelResource.com will keep customers and non-customers alike updated on a variety of automotive-related topics."
Some examples include:
-- When Do You Replace Your Tires from TestDriveTech.com, which focuses on
vehicle inspection solutions
-- 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show Review from AskPatty.com, which
offers automotive advice for women
-- Routine Maintenance - An Important Factor For Preventing Auto Repairs,
from the Tacoma Auto Mall blog.
The SafeliteTravelResource.com website features roughly 60 independent bloggers who routinely offer advice on car-related topics.
Interested auto or travel-related bloggers who would like to share their content through SafeliteTravelResource.com can email OnlineHelp@Safelite.com with a link to their blog for consideration.
About Safelite AutoGlass(®
)Safelite AutoGlass(®), founded in 1947, is the nation's leading provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, providing mobile service to more than 95 percent of the U.S. population in all 50 states. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs nearly 10,000 people across the United States and serves more than 4.1 million customers annually. For more information, visit http://www.safelite.com.
Media Contact: Melina Metzger, Safelite(®) Group PR Manager, 614.210.9232, melina.metzger@safelite.com
Frustrated Pastor Creates Church Survey App after Discouraging Experience with Paper Surveys
The Survey My Church smartphone app is a convenient and easy-to-use tool to help churchgoers and ministers stop and reverse the decline in church attendance. Instead of waiting months for survey reports, the iPhone and Android app gives pastors feedback about each churchgoer's worship experience within minutes.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 12, 2013 Survey My Church is the first smartphone app with a companion website that gives churchgoers the power to provide their ministers with feedback about their church going experience. The feedback process is now shortened from months to minutes. Armed with this data, ministers can now retain more members and grow their church by responding instantly to the feedback they have received and combat the decline in their church membership.
Pastor Gerald Kiner, CEO of Let This Mind Be in You Technologies, is the Senior Pastor of Jesus People Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He developed the Survey My Church app after he was giving a paper survey by church consultant, investor, and philanthropist, John J. Vincent. The paper survey was intended to be a tool to determine Pastor Kiner's church members' attitudes toward his church.
Pastor Kiner quickly became discouraged due to the frustration caused by how long it took for his members to complete the survey. Then, once he collected the surveys, it took him even longer to transfer the responses to a database so that he could analyze the data. While in prayer, God inspired Pastor Kiner to create a smartphone app to transform the entire survey process into a convenient experience for both himself and his members.
Survey My Church allows churchgoers to quickly and anonymously use the smartphone app to rate the service they have just attended. Pastors can then log onto http://www.SurveyMyChurch.com to review a chart that displays the survey results of how every respondent felt about the service. The process only takes minutes. Churchgoers without smartphones can also visit http://www.SurveyMyChurch.com to complete the survey. Pastor Pamela Anderson says, "With such instant feedback from this app, there is no excuse for pastors not to make the necessary changes to keep their church from dying."
The app is available in the Apple App Store for iPhones and Google Play for Android devices for just $.99.
SOURCE Let This Mind Be in You Technologies
Let This Mind Be in You Technologies
CONTACT: Pastor Gerald Kiner, Senior Pastor Jesus People Church, +1-901-650-7340, pastorkiner@thejesuspeoplechurch.com
Webroot Introduces a Smarter Way to Adopt Endpoint and Mobile Protection with Innovative User-Based Pricing
New Approach Helps Enterprises and Strategic Partners Easily Deploy Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM) Business Solutions Licensed by the User, on any Device
BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, a leader in cloud-based security intelligence solutions, today launched Webroot SecureAnywhere Business User Protection Pricing. Unlike traditional fixed per device plans, the new flexible licensing program enables enterprise and service provider customers to leverage a user-based licensing model. Companies can now quickly and easily deploy Webroot SecureAnywhere endpoint and mobile protection services with a simple, straightforward licensing model that protects users across endpoints, mobile devices and physical servers and virtual servers--all in a single, user-based license to keep companies secure, anywhere.
Mobile devices are quickly becoming the security perimeter for the business network thanks in large part to the rise of the BYOD (bring your own device), which is responsible for doubling or even tripling the number of devices per user. With the constantly changing IT environment, guessing how many devices are in your infrastructure at any given moment is creating new IT challenges. When it comes to security, companies should not have to worry about tracking the number of devices on their network and instead should focus on what matters most--running their business.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Business User Protection Pricing allows businesses to leverage Webroot's innovative portfolio of SecureAnywhere endpoint and mobile protection solutions, powered by the world's most comprehensive cloud-based security intelligence and analysis engine. Unlike traditional security solutions, Webroot's security intelligence immediately protects all users against new threats, does not disrupt productivity and simplifies management. With Webroot's security cloud, users are protected anywhere and avoid the hassle of constant signature threat updates. The new flexible licensing program will enable companies to accelerate the delivery of SecureAnywhere solutions with a single license key, lower the cost of security operation, and provide a clear path to implementation.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Business User Protection Pricing provides:
-- Simplicity: Stop counting devices and secure users on any device.
-- Flexibility: Allow IT infrastructure and endpoints to expand and
contract as the business needs change.
-- Cost Savings: Licensing solution that accounts the daily changes without
consuming resources.
-- Assurance: Peace of mind that users are always protected.
"Webroot SecureAnywhere is the most innovative endpoint technology solution introduced into the marketplace in over a decade. We are augmenting our disruptive technology with an equally disruptive user-based pricing approach that will greatly benefit customers, service providers and strategic channel partners," said Jeff Santelices, vice president of Webroot Worldwide Demand Fulfillment. "The economics behind the user-based pricing model combined with our performance and efficacy will make the decision to standardize on Webroot SecureAnywhere straightforward. We fully expect the generous partner margins incorporated into the program to be a major incentive for convincing the channel to displace incumbent endpoint alternatives."
Webroot SecureAnywhere Business User Protection is available to new customers, renewing endpoint protection customers and endpoint customers who want to upgrade or add mobile protection from March 12, 2013 to June 30, 2013.To learn how your organization can enroll in this program visit http://www.webroot.com/wsauserprotection.
ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot is bringing the power of software-as-a-service (SaaS) to Internet security with its suite of Webroot® SecureAnywhere(TM) offerings for consumers and businesses. Webroot also offers security intelligence solutions to organizations focused on cyber-security, such as Palo Alto Networks, F5, Corero, SOTI, NEC, FancyFon and others. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Colorado, Webroot is the largest privately held security organization based in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.
The American Sleep Apnea Association and the Sleep Apnea Support Website 'Wake Up to Sleep' Host Discussion, Twitter Chat and Video to Empower Patients to Take Charge of Sleep Apnea
SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Untreated sleep apnea, a condition that affects one in five Americans[1], can have dire health consequences. Sleep apnea is manageable through therapy, but because successful therapy is so individualized, getting to the right solution can be daunting. Learning from other patients' stories can be critical to success, and a new effort launched today brings new sleep apnea patients together with these therapy veterans.
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), the leading national patient organization for the condition and Wake Up to Sleep (WakeUpToSleep.com), an online patient support community, are launching an educational initiative to wake Americans up to the dangers of untreated sleep apnea and the treatment options available to improve their quality of life. The ASAA offers a comprehensive set of resources for those searching for information, and Wake Up to Sleep has one-on-one sleep coaches for those who have been newly diagnosed with sleep apnea or those who are struggling to control it. The joint initiative features a series of educational events leading up to Sleep Apnea Awareness Day on April 18(th) including a Twitter chat, discussion and the opportunity to submit video and written patient testimonials showcasing their treatment success.
"Sleep apnea is a treatable disease, yet it goes undiagnosed in a high percentage of the population. Our goal is to put sleep apnea to bed and educate patients about how they can live a happier, more productive life with an effective sleep apnea treatment regimen," says Edward Grandi, executive director of the American Sleep Apnea Association.
The educational initiative kicks off today: Activities include:
-- March 20, 2013: Twitter chat #SleepApneaChat, 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)
Q&A featuring Edward Grandi, executive director, American Sleep Apnea
Association; William Headapohl, Wake Up to Sleep coach and American
Sleep Apnea Association board member; Adam Amdur, American Sleep Apnea
Association board chair and patient advocate; Michael Breus, Ph.D., "The
Sleep Doctor".
-- April 10, 2013: Sleep Apnea discussion, 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET (5:00 - 6:00
PM PT) "Waking America Up to Sleep Apnea" will feature a discussion, led
by Edward Grandi, about sleep apnea and how people at risk for or living
with sleep apnea can ask the right questions and become more involved in
their own health.
-- April 18, 2013: "Faces of Sleep Apnea"video launch. A compilation of
videos will tell the story of the patient experience and be distributed
to engage and educate those with sleep apnea and the public. Visit https://www.wakeuptosleep.com/waking-america-up-to-sleep-apnea/ to
submit and view inspiring success stories and access additional
resources about sleep apnea.
About the American Sleep Apnea Association:
The American Sleep Apnea Association, founded in 1990, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes awareness of sleep apnea, works for continuing improvements in treatments for this serious disease, and advocates for the interests of sleep apnea patients.
The American Sleep Apnea Association is dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder. The ASAA promotes education and awareness, the ASAA A.W.A.K.E. Network of voluntary mutual support groups, research, and continuous improvement of care. To learn more, visit http://www.sleepapnea.org.
About Wake Up to Sleep:
Wake Up to Sleep is a comprehensive sleep apnea support community intended to help people along their entire journey--from awareness to diagnosis to successful treatment. Through the Wake Up to Sleep community, patients can be matched with a personal sleep coach who can be their sleep apnea resource by answering questions and providing support along their journey. http://www.WakeUpToSleep.com
Contact:
Julia Baron
Canale Communications on behalf of Wake Up to Sleep
Colony Capital And DIRECTV To Significantly Improve LodgeNet Service Via Unique Strategic Partnership
Expanded Relationship Extends Beyond Programming To Include Product Development And Financing Options For Hotels
EL SEGUNDO and SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With its acquisition by private equity firm Colony Capital ("Colony") scheduled to close in less than a month, LodgeNet Interactive Corporation ("LodgeNet") today announced an expanded strategic relationship with DIRECTV that will provide its hospitality and healthcare customers with upgraded products and services, as well as a unique financing program to facilitate upgrades to HDTV service at little or no out-of-pocket capital expense to its customers. Together with DIRECTV's unparalleled programming, marketing and technology capabilities and Colony's extensive hospitality experience and expertise, LodgeNet will materially enhance the value it offers its industry-leading network of over 1.4 million hotel and hospital rooms in the U.S. and Canada.
The expanded relationship will take effect following Colony's acquisition of LodgeNet, expected to be completed in late March, subsequent to LodgeNet emerging from a pre-packaged restructuring process.
"As partners, LodgeNet and DIRECTV will combine their complementary resources to offer customers options not currently available in the hospitality and healthcare markets," said Richard Nanula, a Principal with Colony Capital. "These enhancements will help reestablish hospitality-based TV as the preeminent viewing experience, a distinction it held when the company first introduced pay-per-view and video-on-demand to the marketplace over 20 years ago."
Beyond the financing program, hotels and hospitals will be offered new a la carte programming options, including DIRECTV's exclusive NFL Sunday Ticket and other exclusive content, as well as other unique revenue-generating and connectivity options. The partners are also committed to work together to develop an industry leading open architecture technology platform that provides hotels with innovative tools and empowers a superior guest experience for today's technology-savvy travelers.
LodgeNet customers will also soon notice a new user interface, more consistent with that offered by DIRECTV to its residential customers, as well as an expanded level of support provided by DIRECTV's nationwide operational infrastructure and customer support excellence, ranked as superior to cable for 11 years running by ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index).
"We look forward to working with LodgeNet and Colony to create an in-room video experience that truly differentiates our hospitality and healthcare partners from their competitors, while significantly growing DIRECTV's commercial business," said Paul Guyardo, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer for DIRECTV. "This partnership provides yet another opportunity to build a phenomenal experience reflective of the DIRECTV brand."
About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of digital television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming and industry leading customer service to more than 35 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 20 million customers access to more than 185 HD channels and Dolby-Digital(®) 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET(TM), Emmy- award winning technology and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for 11 years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to more than 15 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh) as well as a 42 percent interest in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit http://www.DIRECTV.com.
About LodgeNet
LodgeNet Interactive is the leading provider of interactive media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve. Recently named by Advertising Age as one of the Leading 100 U.S. Media Companies, LodgeNet Interactive serves approximately 1.5 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television, Broadband and Advertising Media Solutions along with nationwide technical and professional support services. LodgeNet Interactive owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, The Hotel Networks and LodgeNet Healthcare. For more information, please visit http://www.lodgenet.com.
LodgeNet and the LodgeNet logo are registered trademarks of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. All rights reserved.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements," including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's investment agreement with the Colony Syndicate and the Company's proposed recapitalization, the Company's ability to continue operations during the pendency of the bankruptcy case, and the effect of actions of the Bankruptcy Court on the Company's assets and operations.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the Company's ability to comply with the terms of the investment agreement with the Colony Syndicate, including the conditions to closing, which require, among other things, that the Company maintain a certain minimum amount of liquidity, maintain certain material contracts, and obtain the Bankruptcy Court's approval of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization; the Company's ability to obtain Bankruptcy Court approval with respect to its motions in the Chapter 11 proceedings; risks associated with third party motions in the Chapter 11 proceedings, which may interfere with the Company's ability to consummate its plan of reorganization; the potential adverse effects of the Chapter 11 proceedings on the Company's business, customer relationships, liquidity or results of operations; continued compliance with conditions for funding under the debtor-in-possession financing facility; the ability to execute the Company's business and restructuring plan to achieve desired cost savings and additional capital to improve liquidity; and other factors detailed, from time to time, in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For any of the foregoing reasons, our anticipated results may not meet our expectations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
LiveHive Launches Enabling Smarter Work Through Collaboration
Visual Workspace Collaboration Across Web, Tablets and Smartphones Drives Engagement and Builds Business Memory
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveHive Inc. today launches LiveHive, a solution that enables anyone to seamlessly collect, organize, share and discuss their work from anywhere at anytime. LiveHive uniquely redefines collaboration for the cloud generation by bringing content, team members and discussions into a single place while driving team engagement and building business memory. LiveHive can be accessed via web browser, tablet or smartphone making it easy for the right people to stay current and productive regardless of location.
LiveHive allows users to create visual and social workspaces with any type of file or document, including Google documents, desktop documents, webpages, videos, audio files and more along with associated team conversations. Any workspace or item within may be shared with appropriate team members or kept private with the option to exercise granular control of role permissions for anyone invited to the workspace.
"Whether it's e-mail, files in the cloud, desktop files or photos on your mobile, content today is consumed in many different forms and lives in many different places which can prevent companies from efficiently collaborating," said Ramon Nunez, CEO of LiveHive. "LiveHive takes inspiration from some of the best consumer apps on the market to make collaboration a visual and engaging experience."
LiveHive's activity stream feature allows anyone with access to a workspace to join a conversation in order to add posts or feedback about an item as well as track back through time to view notes at any point in the history of the workspace. The activity stream offers users a way to tap into the conversation around a project that isn't normally accessible, versus having to scan through disconnected emails.
In addition, LiveHive is built around today's normal workflow, allowing users to add and capture content whenever inspiration strikes while leveraging the commonly used tools and sources ranging from webpages and Google docs to videos. LiveHive excels at fostering collaboration for ad hoc projects that arise when an individual or team needs to gather content from different sources.
"Today, the content we use for collaboration is stored everywhere from e-mail, social networks, cloud storage, desktops and mobile devices," says Terri McClure, Senior Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group. "LiveHive's approach to bring all of our content together into a uniquely visual and accessible workspace should be a welcome solution that increases workflow efficiency and caters to the growing BYOD trend."
LiveHive Features:
-- Add anything (webpages, documents, links, videos, email, Google Docs,
chats, audio files, etc.) into a workspace while keeping original form
and structure
-- Share workspaces and control how sharing is done including the ability
to sever links and set permission levels for others invited to the
workspace
-- Collect items through drag and drop, webpage capture or linking
-- Google Apps integration including Google Docs and Google Contacts
-- Dropbox and Google Drive files can be accessed and included in your
workspaces
-- Access workspaces from any Kindle, Android or iOS device
-- Capture webpages from any mobile device and add them to workspaces from
anywhere
Pricing and Availability
Anyone who signs up for LiveHive receives three workspaces with up to 300 items free for life.
LiveHive also offers three pricing plans:
-- Personal: Up to 400 workspaces for $8.95 per user per month
-- Business Pro: Up to 500 workspaces and administrative controls for $9.95
per user per month
-- Business Max: Unlimited amount of workspaces and administrative controls
for $15.95 per user per month
About Live Hive Inc.
Based in San Jose Calif., LiveHive Inc. pioneered LiveHive, a visual and social workspace that enables teams and individuals to collaborate on plans and projects across any device. Formerly known as CaptureToCloud, LiveHive was founded in May 2011 with a mission to create a work management/collaboration solution for small to medium businesses. The company raised $4.7M in funding from investor Acero Capital in July, 2012.
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Level 3 and FCC Agree on High Standards for Call Completion to Rural Areas
Company Supports FCC Action; Encourages Industry to Adopt Standards
BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today commented on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) statement concerning telephone call completion in rural America, and the agreement it has reached with the company to set rural call completion standards for the industry to follow.
The FCC is currently conducting a comprehensive, industry wide review of telephone service being provided in rural areas following concerns raised about the quality of service to certain areas. The FCC review is focused on the performance of carriers and their management of the third party, downstream providers they all must use to complete certain telephone calls. As part of that review, the FCC made data requests of multiple providers across the industry, including Level 3. Level 3 welcomed the opportunity to work collaboratively with the FCC on this important issue, and is the first carrier in the industry to agree to telephone call quality standards it hopes the industry will follow. The Commission's review of other carriers is continuing.
"Level 3 has advocated with the past three FCC Chairmen that the voice industry in the United States is in need of objective, clear and measurable standards applicable to all providers, and this agreement is a solid step in that direction," said Michael Mooney, general counsel, Regulatory Policy for Level 3 Communications. "Level 3 fully supports the Commission's mandate to improve telephone call quality in rural America, and to root out those in the industry responsible for any substandard phone service. We hope that the standards we have set with the Commission are adopted broadly across the industry so that call quality to rural America continues to improve."
Study Ranks Level 3 as an Industry Leader in Rural Call Completion
In a study of 30 providers conducted by the National Exchange Carrier Association in April 2012, Level 3 was one of two carriers identified as having the best performance of the providers studied in terms of call completion to rural areas, with the lowest overall percentage of incomplete calls to rural destinations.
As one of the largest facilities-based voice providers in North America, Level 3 is able to complete approximately 90 percent of its total call minutes across the country over its own network facilities, enabling reliable, high quality call completion performance.
"Working with the FCC gave us an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to call quality by jointly establishing a standard set of practices and quality safeguards for the industry to follow," said Shaun Andrews, Level 3's senior vice president for Global Voice Services. "We are committed to ensuring that our high standards for operational excellence and customer experience are met, even by our third party suppliers. We believe that the establishment of these new standards with the FCC will be reassuring to rural consumers and to customers calling them. We hope that all other voice providers will follow our lead and commit to achieving similar high call performance standards."
For more information on Level 3's advanced network and service offerings, visit http://www.level3.com.
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) provides local, national and global communications services to enterprise, government and carrier customers. Level 3's comprehensive portfolio of secure, managed solutions includes fiber and infrastructure solutions; IP-based voice and data communications; wide-area Ethernet services; video and content distribution; data center and cloud-based solutions. Level 3 serves customers in more than 450 markets in 55 countries over a global services platform anchored by owned fiber networks on three continents and connected by extensive undersea facilities. For more information, please visit http://www.level3.com
Website Access to Company Information
Level 3 maintains a corporate website at http://www.level3.com, and you can find additional information about the company through the Investors pages on that website at http://lvlt.client.shareholder.com/. Level 3 uses its website as a channel of distribution of important information about the company. Level 3 routinely posts financial and other important information regarding the company and its business, financial condition and operations on the Investor Relations web pages.
Visitors to the Investors Relations web pages can view and print copies of Level 3's SEC filings, including periodic and current reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, as soon as reasonably practicable after those filings are made with the SEC.
Copies of the charters for each of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance committees of Level 3's Board of Directors, its Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Ethics, press releases and analysts and investor conference presentations are all available through the Investor Relations web pages.
Please note that the information contained on any of Level 3's web sites is not incorporated by reference in, or considered to be a part of, any document unless expressly incorporated by reference in that document.
Forward-Looking Statement
Some statements made in this press release are forward-looking in nature and are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. Important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to: successfully integrate the Global Crossing acquisition or otherwise realize the anticipated benefits thereof; manage risks associated with continued uncertainty in the global economy; maintain and increase traffic on its network; develop and maintain effective business support systems; manage system and network failures or disruptions; avert the breach of its network and computer system security measures; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; manage the future expansion or adaptation of its network to remain competitive; manage continued or accelerated decreases in market pricing for communications services; obtain capacity for its network from other providers and interconnect its network with other networks on favorable terms; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; successfully integrate future acquisitions; effectively manage political, legal, regulatory, foreign currency and other risks it is exposed to due to its substantial international operations; mitigate its exposure to contingent liabilities; and meet all of the terms and conditions of its debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contact Information
Media: Investors:
Richard Larris Mark Stoutenberg
+1 973-937-0153 +1 720-888-2518
Richard.Larris@level3.com Mark.Stoutenberg@Level3.com
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Absolute Travel, Award-Winning Luxury Travel Company, Launches Outstanding New Website
NEW YORK, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Absolute Travel, "The world's top luxury travel specialists, creating your ideal journey", has launched a new experiential website: http://www.absolutetravel.com. The site's stunning images and trustworthy and friendly voice combined with their knowledgeable and opinionated feedback has resulted in an inspirational site that pushes the boundaries of digital travel. With a click, clients can transport themselves to any of Absolute Travel's destinations--from witnessing East Africa's legendary Great Migration to digging their feet in the sand on Thailand's turquoise coastlines.
Key features of the new luxury travel website include:
Start Your Journey Right Now: Absolute Travel's new website's stunning images, personal travel stories, and insider experiences are featured throughout the site and are fuel for travel inspiration. Clients get an authentic picture of what their trip would be like based on staff and former clients' feedback, staff photo galleries, videos, and handpicked property pictures and in-house descriptions.
(Virtually)Meet Your Luxury Travel Specialist: Absolute Travel President, Ken Fish, chose to surround himself with a staff that is as passionate about travel as he is, and it shows. They have vetted the insider experiences, discovered the secret gems and visited the authentic local spots that make a destination truly special. Visit their Our Team page to learn more about the crux of their business-their luxury travel specialists.
Social Media Savvy: More than 75% of affluent web users participate in social media networking. Absolute Travel has made connecting with their brand easy with a range of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, StumbleUpon, LinkedIn and their Private Luxury Travel Blog.
On the Go Ease: The site is compatible with iPads and mobile devices.
Every Destination Has a Story: Absolute Travel's travel destinations are front and center and each country has a story, images, and blog associated to it to bring the destination to life. Learn more about their repertoire of destinations including new ground such as Bolivia, Benin, Liberia, Ghana, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and The Gambia.
Absolute Travel Makes Your Life Easy: Absolute Travel works with cultured, discerning, affluent travelers who create one-of-a-kind private luxury journeys. Tell them about the trip you're dreaming of taking and they will make it a reality.
Skycasters Satellite Internet Upgrades to Revolutionary iDirect Evolution Platform
AKRON, Ohio, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Skycasters, the industry leader in broadband satellite Internet solutions, announces it now supports the latest in high-speed, high-efficiency IP broadband connectivity for enterprise technology with the iDirect Evolution Series X3 and X5 platform.
The Evolution X3 and X5 features iDirect's highly efficient implementation of the DVB-S2 standard (digital video broadcasting-satellite). These next generation satellite routers are ideally suited for broadband requirements such as Internet and VPN (virtual private network) and enhance access to enterprise networks, VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) and video conferencing.
"Choosing the iDirect Evolution platform was a natural choice for us," says Skycasters President Mike Kister. "We are committed to staying on top of cutting edge technology to provide the very best performance over a wide range of conditions. The Evolution platform allows us to provide greater bandwidth efficiency which translates into improved service for all of our customers."
Kister goes on to explain that the primary advantage of the iDirect Evolution product line is the ability for the modems to perform ACM (adaptive coding and modulation). ACM allows each satellite remote to attain the greatest amount of data throughput by choosing the best coding and modulation schedule available to the remote at that time. For example, a device in an area experiencing rain will receive different modulation and coding than a device that is in an area with clear skies. On the iDirect Evolution platform, the net impact will allow the satellite Internet service to slow down as the weather deteriorates in a specific area, rather than drop out completely.
"Evolution is the future of broad band communications and the X3 and X5 are the models that will allow us to provide the latest in satellite technology to our customers. We're proud to set the industry standard with the implementation of this cutting-edge technology," says Kister.
About Skycasters
Skycasters has been the industry leader in VSAT technology since 2001. The company delivers fast, reliable broadband satellite Internet access, secure VPNs, mobile and portable satellite Internet, and corporate data services to customers around the world using three geostationary satellites for coverage virtually everywhere in the western hemisphere.
Northwoods Software Releases Next Generation of Cloud-based Planogramming
New release by Northwoods Software provides planogramming service for tablets and smartphones
NASHUA, N.H., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwoods Software® today announced that it has released Version 2.1 of its GoPlanogram® cloud-based planogramming service, which now provides support for modern tablets and smartphones, including Apple iPad® mobile devices and Android(TM) tablets and phones.
This latest release of the GoPlanogram service allows manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to create and edit retail store product layouts (i.e. planograms) on mobile devices. Key strengths of the GoPlanogram service have been fast and easy cloud-based planogramming for desktop computers. The addition of mobile support in Version 2.1 now makes planogramming portable and convenient. With mobile support, field sales staff and merchandisers can view and edit planograms while on site at their customers' retail stores.
Version 2.1 allows mobile devices to access the leading features of the GoPlanogram service, including: easy and fast drag-and-drop planogram design, easily creating and using assortments of products (or "groups"), instant 24x7 worldwide sharing of planograms by company employees, unlimited undo and redo, multiple merchandising fixtures, daily planogram backup; and dozens of other features. Cloud-based sharing of planograms is a feature that has the potential for great sales productivity. GoPlanogram subscribers also continually receive new features at no extra charge as they are rolled out, a significant benefit of a cloud-based service. For full details, visit http://www.goplanogram.com.
Stuart Appleton, Business Manager at Mountain Creek Marketing, a leading Colorado based product placement and merchandising company, says, "We've been delighted using the capabilities provided by the GoPlanogram service and are looking forward to taking advantage of the new support for tablets."
According to Scott Smith, GoPlanogram project manager, "Not only are we committed to building the very best technology for cloud-based planogramming, we are equally committed to providing the very best in support and service to our customers." Smith adds, "Northwoods Software has been providing custom planogramming services to corporate clients since 1999. Our cloud-based service is built upon the knowledge we gained from over thirteen years of work on planogram software."
Northwoods Software Corporation
Northwoods' GoPlanogram cloud-based service is based on Northwoods' graphical components. Founded in 1995, Northwoods Software develops and markets a family of visual programming based software components.
For more information about Northwoods Software's GoPlanogram cloud-based planogramming, please contact the corporate offices at +1 (603) 886-5780 ext 210, or visit GoPlanogram on the World Wide Web at http://www.goplanogram.com.
Trademarks:
Northwoods Software and GoPlanogram are registered trademarks of Northwoods Software Corporation.
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Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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United Concordia's Free Brushing Mobile App Helps Children Learn Good Oral Hygiene Habits
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Concordia's new free animated mobile app - Chomper Chums(TM) - is designed to help children, ages 4-11, develop healthy brushing, flossing and rinsing habits early in life.
"Our Chomper Chums app helps children learn good oral hygiene habits in a fun and engaging way," said James Bramson, D.D.S., chief dental officer. "In fact, this app is the direct result of feedback we received from our members about the best way to do that."
Chomper Chums helps children learn proper dental hygiene by introducing three fun, friendly and lovable animal characters - a lion, horse and alligator - with whom the children interact each time they brush, rinse and floss.
The animated app helps ensure that children reach all quadrants of their mouths when brushing or flossing by showing the inside of their chosen animals' mouths. Children follow "sugar bugs" as they move from quadrant to quadrant, while a timer lets the children know they have brushed for the recommended amount of time - two minutes, two-times a day. As children rinse, their animals "swoosh" the water back and forth in their mouths, as well.
Children who brush, floss and rinse correctly earn coins that can be used to purchase food items to help to care for their animals. Children are encouraged to select healthy food items, such as bananas and carrots, but can also select less healthy choices, such as cheeseburgers and candy bars, to feed their animals.
"The health of the children's animals is influenced by these choices, teaching them about the importance of making their own healthy eating choices," said Dr. Bramson. "This mobile app is a fun tool parents can use to teach children about how the health of their mouths can affect the health of their bodies."
This free app can be downloaded for Apple iPhones and Android devices. For more information, visit http://www.UnitedConcordia.com.
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FileLocker Offers "Ditch Dropbox" Conversion Program to Security-Conscious Enterprises at No Cost for One Year
Starting March 12th, qualifying companies can transfer all employee Dropbox(TM) accounts to secure FileLocker(TM) accounts free of charge for one full year.
LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Many IT managers have wanted to "wish away" Dropbox(TM) from their businesses, but have not had an alternative that meets their security requirements. FileLocker(TM) offers a secure collaboration alternative to businesses, with a simple method of transition through the "Ditch Dropbox" Conversion Program. Starting March 12(th), this program will be available to IT managers who wish to eliminate Dropbox folders and convert them to secure FileLocker collaboration accounts. More details can be found at FileLocker.com/Convert.
Qualifying companies can transfer all employee Dropbox accounts to secure FileLocker accounts free of charge for one full year. After a year, FileLocker accounts will remain at highly competitive prices on an ongoing basis. To qualify, companies must meet the following criteria:
-- The company size must fall between 250 and 500 employees worldwide.
-- FileLocker comes with a broad array of administrative controls and
therefore must be transacted with the senior-most IT manager responsible
for platform decisions.
This is a limited time promotion that will expire on April 30(th), 2013.
IT managers can apply for the "Ditch Dropbox" Conversion Program by submitting their contact information at FileLocker.com/Convert. Once signed up for the program with a FileLocker representative, the IT manager will receive free accounts for all employees needing to convert from Dropbox.
FileLocker is a solution for IT managers who have felt helpless to fight Dropbox. FileLocker meets Gartner's recommendations for preventing enterprise data leakage. Gartner recommends control of any synchronization solution from the "top down," and control of the hardware on which that software is installed, a la private cloud deployment. FileLocker meets these criteria, along with features providing in-cloud editing, previewing, and commenting. File synchronization can be password protected and activities can be monitored by administrators to create a complete audit trail.
More About Infrascale(TM)
Infrascale(TM) connects people, devices and their data in ways that are truly secure. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Infrascale has eleven global points of presence on five continents, connecting software, devices, and technology in a way that is massively-scalable, yet completely secure. Infrascale technology powers FileLocker, Enterprise Protect(TM), SOS Online Backup(TM) and over one-thousand independent cloud service VARs and MSPs. Visit http://www.infrascale.com for more information.
Dropbox is a registered trademark of Dropbox, Inc.
Worknet and Alloya Complete Smooth IT Transition for CNP
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CNP (Core Network Processing, LLC), Lenexa, KS, a CUSO that supports a core data-processing application (CorPower) used by over 2,000 credit unions for cash-management services, was faced with a difficult conversion in 2012. CNP was supported by U.S. Central and needed to find a new partner to support its IT needs. After a proposal process, a new IT partner was chosen, Alloya Corporate FCU, Warrenville, IL. The transition to Alloya went flawlessly, operating expenses were lowered and IT capabilities were increased.
Worknet, Inc., Naperville, IL, a managed IT services provider, helped design Alloya's offering, which is called "Technology Services Powered by Worknet." In addition to a smooth data-center migration, the offering featured significant IT-infrastructure upgrades, thus strengthening operations for CNP's credit-union members.
The transition of CNP's computing environment to the physical location of Worknet, which boasts data centers in suburban Chicago and Indianapolis, happened quickly -- over one weekend. The environment has been up and running at Worknet for several months, providing hosting and management to CNP's iSeries and open-systems IT infrastructure in a secure, high-performance setting featuring private-cloud technology. The total-solution, team-centered transition epitomizes Worknet's "Technology Plus" program, which incorporates ideas, flexibility, scalability, highly personal service, compelling value and total transparency -- thus engendering immediate and long-term benefits.
"Thanks in large part to Alloya's experienced team and Worknet's IT know-how, this transition not only went flawlessly, but credit union's utilizing CNP to perform cash-management functions now have new benefits," said Alloya's Todd Adams, chief financial officer, senior vice president and director, affiliated business services.
Added Teresa Brent, managing director of CNP: "I am extremely pleased with the efforts of all the persons on the Alloya, Worknet and CNP Corporate CU teams who did their part to ensure that the CNP system hosting and support migration happened so efficiently, without major incident, and is performing so well in its new environment."
"After working with Worknet, through Alloya, I believe there are additional benefits that we will be able to build on over time. Worknet and Alloya are partnering to continue to provide value to CNP going forward. They are committed to providing long-term value, not just a one-time fix," said Brent.
Noted Biff Myre, Worknet director: "Our company's deep history in working with regulated financial industry clients and not-for-profit organizations helped sharpen our insight into the practical business needs and challenges associated with the CNP infrastructure upgrade and migration. Worknet's technology acumen is unsurpassed; yet our advisement approach always strives to deliver outstanding value, so that we never fall into the trap of leveraging technology solely for technology's sake."
About Alloya Corporate FCU
Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union, the first new corporate to be capitalized and chartered by members in nearly 20 years, is a wholesale financial institution -- a credit union for credit unions. Alloya is among the largest corporates in the nation, with 1,100 credit union member-owners. Focused on value, Alloya offers a variety of financial and correspondent products and services that leverage the power of aggregation to ensure its members remain competitive in today's marketplace. Alloya is headquartered in Warrenville, IL, with major operations in Albany, NY. To learn more, visit http://www.alloyacorp.org.
About Worknet, Inc.
Worknet, Inc., (http://www.worknetinc.com) is an information technology services company providing organizations with highly reliable IT infrastructure delivered in a manner that complies with regulatory requirements and the mandates of the companies and customers with which they do business. Worknet, empowered by two Tier III, SAS 70 (SOC-2)/SSAE 16 (Type II) certified managed hosting sites, has more than 16 years of experience. The company has a proven track record of delivering outstanding value to partner clients each day -- helping them design, implement and manage IT infrastructures they can depend upon 24x7x365. Worknet's headquarters are located in Naperville, IL, with data centers in suburban Chicago and Indianapolis.
CONTACT:
Nicole Hlinovsky
Marketing Specialist
Worknet, Inc.
630-536-0418
nhlinovsky@worknetinc.com
Next Generation Mobile App Lango Is Here to Provide New Visual Messaging with Daily Content
iPhone & Android App Redefines Mobile Messaging Industry by Generating Fresh, Relevant Daily Content; Empowers Users to Create an Endless Flow of Self-expression
SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lango today announced the launch of its new mobile application for iPhone and Android users. This app takes visual messaging to the next level by empowering users to text with daily content based on the latest and greatest news, celebrities gossip, entertainment, and social trends. Lango users can easily elaborate basic words and phrases with images that depict emotion, humor and self-expression, both for peer-to-peer texting and social media posting.
Lango is the first company to summarize daily happenings and social communications by transforming them into relevant textable images. The Lango app also supports 'meme' like social sharing, giving users the freedom to make social commentary on Facebook and Twitter. Its proprietary 'Essence Engine' continuously proposes customized images to personalize each message, eliminating the need for lengthy search within a large, unsorted collection of images. Images can be used to emphasize a feeling or expression, or summarize the idea of an entire text. With its frictionless user interface and innovative navigation, Lango turns message creation into unique, fun and visual art.
Types of Lango messages include:
Spark: Lango supports the sending and sharing of "banner-like" images that capture the essence of the text messaging. When a text is created with Lango, the app interprets the focus of the message, automatically inserting an image associated with the text. The user can change the emphasized word or flip through different images to find just the right one that expresses their true intent (Peer-to-peer texting).
Flair: Lango offers word-over-picture, meme-like images that are easy to share on Facebook, and Twitter. Choose a background or insert your own photo, write a slogan and add some 'flair' to show exactly what you mean.
"Standard texting is old school and boring," said Dr. Udi Graff, Lango's Chairman & CEO. "Even the ability to send free messages is standard these days, but Lango elevates it to the next level. Lango generates fresh daily content that turns what's happening right now into unique messageable images. Lango is a unique platform for its users' self-expression."
To supplement the release of its daily content, Lango offers special "Premium Packs" for purchase in its in-app virtual store. For simplicity, users can purchase Lango coins in the virtual store to create an endless library of images. Lango's virtual store offers a large variety of themed Premium Packs, including images depicting famed football players as part of the National Football League Player's Association (NFLPA) pack, Gangnam Style, SteamPunk, and many other event-driven exciting visuals and packs.
Lango--formally Zlango--is the provider of a unique mobile app for visual messaging with dynamic content. Located in the heart of San Francisco, Lango's lead investors are Benchmark and DAG. Lango operates as newspaper editorial--every day releasing fresh visuals that are dynamically updated via the app. Lango is redefining what it means to send a text-message and share images across social media channels. Its quirky and often humorous daily content provides users with the capability to create an endless flow of self-expression. Lango is available for both iPhone and Android.
Aavid Corporation Announces New Product Line Offering
CONCORD, N.H., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aavid Corporation, the New Hampshire based global leader in providing thermal management, engineering, design and manufacturing solutions announces the addition of fans and blowers to their extensive global product line of total thermal solutions to the electronics market.
Aavid has completed the acquisition of the businesses and assets of NS Micro Motor Technology (NS-Tech), a leading Taiwanese fan design and manufacturing company. NS-Tech's 25 years' experience in the innovative design and manufacture of fans and blowers will enhance the already broad product portfolio of thermal management solutions Aavid has been offering to the electronics industry for nearly 50 years.
Aavid CEO, Alan Wong, stated, "This latest addition to our capabilities and product offerings enhances our leadership position as the Total Thermal Solutions provider to the global electronics market and demonstrates our strong commitment to the thermal management industry. We will continue to invest in expanding our design and manufacturing capabilities as well as leading edge technologies to serve our customers."
With the addition of this new product line, Aavid offers complete thermal solutions for all active thermal demands. Standard fan products are easily attached to most common chip-set coolers and custom designs are available for specific thermal application requirements. Aavid's new line of fans and blower products are now available worldwide on their website.
About Aavid Corporation
With nearly 50 years of product development, engineering innovation and manufacturing expertise, Aavid is the thermal management provider selected by the world's leading technology companies for quality products and creative designs. Aavid's global infrastructure includes manufacturing facilities and design centers located in North America, Europe and throughout Asia. Operating with more than 2,800 employees and utilizing global resources and a broad portfolio of manufacturing capabilities and engineering advancements, Aavid delivers quality products and creative designs worldwide.
PathPartner Technology Delivers Microsoft Windows® CE 6.x BSP on AM335X
BANGALORE, India, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
An optimized solution for companies working on rich media technologies and
ideal for home automation, industrial automation, smart phones, tablets, portable
navigation devices and networking
Keeping pace with rapidly evolving standards and industry demands for performance
optimization and reduced product development cost, PathPartner Technology
[http://www.pathpartnertech.com ] a leading provider of embedded multimedia software
services and solutions today announced immediate availability of Windows CE 6.0 BSP on
AM335x from Texas Instruments. Windows CE 6.x is a light weight operating system provided
by Microsoft specifically for consumer electronics & industrial devices. PathPartner has
an immediate offering of CETK compliant BSP for both AM335x EVM and AM335x Starter Kit
from Texas Instruments. The solution from PathPartner supports the following peripherals:
- LCD /Display
- USB OTG (Mouse, Keyboard and Mass Storage)
- Touch Panel (Resistive)
- Audio
- Ethernet
- Keypad
- Remote Desktop Connection
The solution is targeted at devices having AM335x which is a Cortex-A8 based SOC ideal
for home automation, industrial automation, POS terminals, enterprise/educational tablets,
portable navigation devices and networking devices. In addition to offering ready to use
WinCE 6.0 BSP, PathPartner also offers customization and integration services for
companies developing products based on AM335x.
"Over the years PathPartner [http://www.pathpartnertech.com ] has focused and
developed expertise in offering cutting edge services and solutions in embedded multimedia
software for semi conductor companies, OEMs/ODMs," said Ram Kishor Korada, EVP Business
Development and Marketing of PathPartner "Our solutions and services have been helping our
customers to reduce product development cost and also time to market to release the
products. OEMs looking for adaption of this solution can reach out to
sales@pathpartnertech.com
About PathPartner Tech: [http://www.pathpartnertech.com ] PathPartner Tech is a
Bangalore (India) based Tech corporation focused on providing products and services for
rich media devices. Founded in July 2006, PathPartner Tech has expertise and focus on
audio/video/image codecs, 2D/3D Graphics technologies, system integration involving media
centric devices. PathPartner Tech offers ready to license system solutions and services
for multimedia centric embedded devices http://www.pathpartnertech.com .
For all media related queries contact: media@i3kpo.com Ph.: +91-9900591980
Konica Minolta Sensing Launches All New CA-2500 2D Color Analyzer
RAMSEY, N.J., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and 3D shape, announces the launch of its newest light and display measurement instrument; the CA-2500 2D Color Analyzer. The CA-2500 is the successor model of the CA-2000.
The CA-2500 has an expanded low-luminance measurement range of 0.05 cd/m². The service life measurement cycles have been increased to approximately five times that of the CA-2000. This instrument uses XYZ filters that provide high correlation with the spectral response of the human eye. The XYZ filters closely match the CIE 1931 color-matching function to provide luminance and chromaticity measurements.
The included data management software, CA-S25w, provides advanced functionality to make the entire measurement process easier, from measurement preparations such as focusing and positioning to the evaluation of measurement results. The software can also be used with existing CA-2000 instruments. It provides improvements over the previous CA-S20w software, but can also read data that was measured and saved using the CA-S20w.
Available now, this unit is ideal for the evaluation and inspection of a variety of display technologies used in products such as high end displays (avionics/broadcast/medical), smartphones and PCs. It is used for high-resolution, two-dimensional measurements of luminance and chromaticity. Jay Catral, Sales & Application Manager states, "As displays attain ever increasing resolution, the need for screen uniformity becomes even more critical. The CA-2500 2D Color Analyzer gives display designers the tools they need to ensure that their display has a high degree of color and brightness uniformity from edge to edge."
The CA-2500 2D Color Analyzer will be showcased at the upcoming 2013 NAB, CinemaCon and Lightfair trade shows.
Visit Konica Minolta Sensing's website at sensing.konicaminolta.us for more details and to request a quote.
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About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings USA, Inc., is recognized as the international leader of industrial color, light and 3D shape measurement. The company is responsible for product lines that continuously revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world. Further product information can be found at http://sensing.konicaminolta.us
Kara Walker
Assistant Marketing Manager
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.
+1-201-818-3574
kwalker@se.konicaminolta.us http://sensing.konicaminolta.us
God of War: Ascension(TM), The PlayStation®3 Exclusive Prequel To Critically-Acclaimed God of War® Series, Delivers Pulse-Pounding Action, Visually-Stunning Graphics, Exciting New Multiplayer, And One Of Gaming's Greatest Icons - Kratos - as He's Never Been Seen Before
The latest in the acclaimed fantasy action franchise explores the origins of Kratos' fury while delivering grand set pieces; larger-than-life battles; and a series first deep competitive multiplayer experience
FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) announced today the North American release of God of War: Ascension(TM), available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) Santa Monica Studio, creators of the God of War franchise, God of War:Ascension marries the series' most emotional narrative--that of Kratos' deception by the god Ares, his sorrowful imprisonment, and his subsequent path to retribution--with its most refined gameplay mechanics to date.
A tale of tragedy and retribution deeply grounded in Greek mythology, God of War: Ascension is the origin story of Kratos, one of PlayStation's most recognizable characters. Following the tragic loss of his wife and daughter, Kratos embarks on a path of brutal revenge--armed with his legendary Blades of Chaos--in which he will face mythology's darkest creatures and overcome harrowing obstacles through a merciless quest for revenge and deliverance.
Combat, the heart of the God of War series, has never been tighter or more brutal. With his new ability to tether many of his foes with the very chains Ares had bound him with, Kratos can now unleash far more devastating combination attacks, tossing enemies around and into each other. With the World Weapon system, varied armaments dropped by certain monsters or found in the environment can also be wielded to inflict increased damage and discarded in devastating finishing moves.
New to the God of War series is a deep multiplayer offering, one that provides rich new gameplay experiences that fully retain the familiar look and feel of the beloved franchise. This new suite of competitive and cooperative online play modes--Match of Champions, Team Favor of the Gods, Capture the Flag, and Trial of the Gods--allows up to 8 players (depending on mode) to battle together in the frantic, larger-than-life settings and arenas of the God of War universe.
"PlayStation's commitment to pushing the boundaries of play, to crafting stories and experiences meaningful to our fans, is on full display in God of War: Ascension," said Asad Qizilbash, Senior Director, First Party Games Marketing. "Combining refined, over-the-top action gameplay with visceral battles, state-of-the-art visuals and an all-new multiplayer offering, Santa Monica Studios has crafted an exceptional PS3 experience, exciting for newcomers as well as long-time followers of the franchise."
Gamers who purchase God of War: Ascension will receive early access to a special demo for PS3's The Last of Us(TM), the highly-anticipated title coming June 14, 2013 from Naughty Dog, makers of the UNCHARTED(TM) series. This early demo will be available to God of War:Ascension customers on May 31, 2013.
God of War: Ascension is now available exclusively for the PS3 system on Blu-Ray disc. The standard release has an MSRP of $59.99, the limited Collector's Edition sells for $79.99, and the Garnet Red Legacy Bundle--which includes the entire God of War series of games--retails for $349.99.
God of War: Ascension has been rated "M" for Mature with Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, and Sexual Content by the ESRB. For more information about the ESRB, visit http://www.esrb.org. For more information about God of War: Ascension, visit the PlayStation blog or the official game site http://www.godofwar.com.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® systems, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP, PSPgo, PS3 and PS Vita systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
SSH Communications Security's Universal SSH Key Manager Selected by The Washington Post
Media Company to Use Universal Key Manager Solution for Identity and Access Management
HELSINKI, Finland and WELLESLEY, Mass., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SSH Communications Security, known the world over as the inventor of the secure shell protocol, today announced that The Washington Post, one of the world's leading media organizations, has deployed Universal SSH Key Manager, the industry's most comprehensive identity and access management solution for secure shell infrastructure.
About SSH Communications Security
Founded in 1995, SSH Communications Security is the company that invented the SSH protocol - the gold standard protocol for data-in-transit security solutions. Today, over 3,000 customers across the globe - including seven of the Fortune 10 - trust our Information Assurance Platform to secure the path to their information assets. We enable and enhance business for thousands of customers in multiple industries in the private and public sectors around the world. A fast-growing company, SSH Communications Security operates in the Americas, Europe, and APAC regions, with headquarters located in Helsinki, Finland. The company shares (SSH1V) are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
For more information on SSH Communications Security please visit http://www.ssh.com
Cellphone-Mate Announces 2G-4G Cell Reception Solution For All Three Major Carriers: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile
Furthering its global footprint, leading amplifier manufacturer introduces industry's first Tri-band amplifier for homes and small office buildings. All Cellphone-Mate solutions significantly improve cellphone reception across all carriers.
FREMONT, Calif., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellphone-Mate, (http://www.surecall.com), the innovation leader in cellular amplifier technology, today announced that the company has been FCC certified for the TriFlex V (Verizon), TriFlex A (AT&T) and the Tri-Flex T (T-Mobile) Tri-Band Amplifier for T-Mobile's enhanced 4G and Canada's 4G frequency. All Cellphone-Mate solutions significantly improve cellphone reception across all carriers.
The Tri-Flex family of amplifiers is part of the Enhance(TM) Series of SureCall residential and home office amplifiers and is the industry's first tri-band cellular enhancement solution for 2G-3G voice and 4G data transmission. The completely integrated amp combines Cellular, PCS, LTE or AWS bands into one easy-to-install box. The compartmentalized design of Cellphone-Mate's smaller amplifiers eliminates signal interference, oscillation and increases efficiency. All three amps support all U.S cellular standards and the Tri-Flex T also supports Canadian 4G providers, including Bell, Rogers, and Telus.
"We're extremely pleased with the FCC and IC certifications for as we introduce the Tri-Flex family," says Hongtao Zhan, CEO for Cellphone-Mate. "The Tri-Flex series enables us to bring the best available solution to the people of the U.S and Canada. The offering covers all 2G-4G bands and technologies, including LTE, AWS, and HSPA(+). We look forward to developing more industry-leading solutions as our relationship with Canadian consumers and businesses continue to mature."
As with all Cellphone-Mate products, all three Tri-Flex amps will be affordably priced with an MSRP of $899.00. This full-featured booster includes manually adjustable gain control with dials for each band and automatic shutdown for maximum flexibility. The unit covers up to 10,000 square ft. (929M(2)) with an impressive signal. Kits with omni-directional indoor antennas or directional indoor antennas will also be available with an MSRP of $1,215.00. These amplifiers are available to purchase through Cellphone-Mate's network of resellers and distributors in the U.S and Canada.
Special Features Include:
-- High integration and low cost
-- Patent pending
-- Reconfigurable tri-band
-- 65dB gain manually adjustable
-- Features automatic shutdown to prevent interference to cell phone towers
-- Tower proximate technology
-- Supports Canadian 2G, 3G and 4G standards and T-Mobile U.S. 2G, 3G and
4G standards
-- Supports multiple users
-- Oscillation detection and prevention
To complement its strong feature set, the Tri-Flex T has been developed utilizing propriety technology resulting in a unique list of technical specifications.
Technical Specifications Are As Follows:
Frequency Uplink: 1850-1910 Downlink:
1930-1990
Uplink: 824-849 Downlink: 869-894
Uplink: 1710-1755 Downlink:
2110-2155
Input Impedance 50 ohm
Average Gain 65dB
Maximum Gain 70dB
VSWR < or = 2.0
Standards Supported LTE, HSPA(+), WCDMA, CDMA, GSM,
UMTS, EVDO, EDGE
and all other standard cell phone
networks
AC Power Transformer Input AC110V, 60Hz; Output: DC12V/6V
Maximum RF Output Power 3W EIRP - Cellular, 2W EIRP - PCS,
3W EIRP - LTE, 1W EIRP -AWS
Noise Figure 7dB
Cable CM400 recommended
RF connectors N Female connectors on both ends
Power Consumption <30W
Dimensions 8.5" x 6.25" x 1.5" (21 cm x 16 cm x
3.8 cm)
Weight 3 lbs (1.4 kg )
For more information, please visit http://www.surecall.com or contact us on 888-365-6283 or at Sales@cellphone-mate.com.
About Cellphone-Mate
Cellphone-Mate Inc., the innovation leader in cellular amplifier technology - specializes in design and manufacturing of cell phone signal amplifiers and accessories. These amplifier systems dramatically improve cell phone communications for businesses, homes and mobile settings. The SureCall flagship product line of FCC-approved amplifiers boosts the range and reception of almost any cellular call and/or data. Founded in 2001 and based in the Silicon Valley, Cellphone-Mate is an industry leader with multiple patents pending on their superior signal amplifier technology. The company continues to develop innovative new products that address the changing needs of all types of cellular and mobile broadband users. For more information, visit http://www.surecall.com.
SOURCE Cellphone-Mate Inc.
Cellphone-Mate Inc.
CONTACT: Peter Nilsson, +1-858-880-5466, peter@performpr.com
MetroPCS Mails Letter Urging Stockholders to Vote 'For' Proposed Combination with T-Mobile USA
RICHARDSON, Texas, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS; "MetroPCS" or the "Company") today mailed a letter to stockholders in connection with its proposed combination with T-Mobile USA, Inc. ("T-Mobile") recommending that stockholders vote 'FOR' the proposed combination. The letter highlights the significant benefits to MetroPCS' stockholders of the value maximizing proposed combination and corrects inaccurate and misleading statements that have been made regarding the proposed combination.
The full text of the letter follows:
March 12, 2013
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
On April 12, 2013, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. ("MetroPCS") will hold a Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the proposed combination of MetroPCS with T-Mobile USA, Inc. ("T-Mobile"), which will create the value leader in the U.S. wireless marketplace. MetroPCS stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2013 are entitled to vote at the Special Meeting.
The MetroPCS board has always been committed to considering strategic options and pursuing those that drive stockholder value. After a multi-year, thorough review of MetroPCS' options, with the assistance of independent financial and legal advisors, the MetroPCS board has unanimously concluded that the proposed combination with T-Mobile is the best strategic alternative for our stockholders. The immediate cash payment you will receive and the significant ownership interest you will hold in the combined company represent a substantial premium to MetroPCS' stand-alone value, and your meaningful ownership in the combined company will allow you to participate in the potential synergies and value created by this combination.
PROPOSED T-MOBILE / METROPCS COMBINATION IS THE
BEST ALTERNATIVE FOR METROPCS' STOCKHOLDERS
After conducting a thorough, multi-year process, MetroPCS' board of directors and special committee, with the assistance of their independent financial and legal advisors, concluded that the proposed combination with T-Mobile was the best strategic alternative for the Company and its stockholders:
-- Compelling economic terms for MetroPCS' stockholders;
-- Addresses MetroPCS' critical spectrum needs and competitive
disadvantages;
-- Permits MetroPCS brand expansion into unserved and underserved major
metro areas; and
-- Improves the customer value proposition through a stronger, deeper data
network and a broader, better device line-up.
If the proposed combination is not approved, MetroPCS' stockholders will not enjoy its compelling benefits, which could lead to a loss of value for MetroPCS' stockholders.
PROPOSED T-MOBILE / METROPCS COMBINATION IS
MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN METROPCS ON A STAND-ALONE BASIS
The proposed combination will provide MetroPCS' stockholders with a $1.5 billion aggregate cash payment, or approximately $4.06 per share (prior to the reverse stock split that will occur in connection with the closing of the proposed combination), as well as an approximate 26% ownership stake in the combined company that allows MetroPCS stockholders to participate in the expected significant equity upside of the combined company. The proposed combination maximizes stockholder value as illustrated below:
-- At 5x 2013 forecasted EBITDA (illustrative):(([1]))
-- The value for MetroPCS stockholders, including the net present value
of projected cost synergies,(([2])) represents an approximately
70%(([3])) - 93%(([4])) premium to the stand-alone MetroPCS value
per share; and
-- The stand-alone MetroPCS value per share (after deducting $1.5
billion in cash reserved for the acquisition of spectrum) represents
an approximately 19% decline vs. the current MetroPCS share
price.(1)( )
-- Based on the five-year discounted cash flow analysis undertaken by the
MetroPCS special committee's independent financial advisor,(([5]))
MetroPCS stockholders would receive:
-- Approximately 46% premium vs. a stand-alone MetroPCS value; and
-- Approximately 143% premium vs. the average price target,(([6]))
assuming the $6-7 billion of net present value(2) projected cost
synergies( )are achieved.
PROPOSED T-MOBILE / METROPCS COMBINATION
CREATES SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM VALUE FOR STOCKHOLDERS
We expect MetroPCS stockholders to benefit meaningfully from the combined company's:
-- Value Leadership: The combined company will be well-positioned and have
a significant presence in the industry's fast-growing prepaid (i.e., no
annual contract) services space - and offer an outstanding customer
experience with great customer value and choice;
-- Increased Size and Scale: The combined company will be well-positioned
competitively with significant spectrum holdings, deep nationwide
network coverage and more network capacity;
-- Significant Synergies: The combined company will benefit from projected
cost synergies of $6-7 billion net present value;(2) and
-- Strong Financial Position: The combined company will have attractive
growth prospects, financial flexibility and direct capital markets
access to compete effectively, and a sustainable capital structure and
credit profile as evidenced by S&P's BB credit rating.
METROPCS CONDUCTED AN EXTENSIVE,
MULTI-YEAR PROCESS TO MAXIMIZE VALUE, CULMINATING IN
THE PROPOSED T-MOBILE / METROPCS COMBINATION
The MetroPCS board and special committee, with the assistance of independent financial and legal advisors, undertook an extensive, multi-year process to explore all strategic and financial alternatives - including remaining a standalone company. During this thorough and robust process, MetroPCS:
-- Engaged in discussions with all major spectrum holders and potential
strategic parties regarding potential spectrum acquisition and M&A
opportunities;
-- Participated in significant FCC auctions of spectrum with disappointing
results;
-- Weighed the benefits and risks of the proposed combination against the
benefits and risks of MetroPCS remaining a stand-alone company; and
-- Determined that the proposed combination with T-Mobile would deliver the
highest value to MetroPCS stockholders.
THE COMBINED COMPANY WILL BE THE VALUE LEADER IN U.S. WIRELESS
The combined company will be well-capitalized and positioned to compete effectively with large national carriers as the premier challenger in the U.S. wireless marketplace. The proposed combination will:
-- Allow the combined company to extend the MetroPCS brand into unserved
and underserved major metro areas;
-- Facilitate the offering of a broad product portfolio, including Apple
devices;
-- Generate substantial additional growth in the fast-growing no contract
space; and
-- Provide significant spectrum with a path to at least 20x20 MHz 4G LTE in
approximately 90% of the top 25 U.S. metro areas by 2014+ for a fast,
reliable and robust nationwide 4G LTE network.
THE COMBINED COMPANY'S STRONG FINANCIALS AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE ARE
COMPELLING FOR METROPCS STOCKHOLDERS
The combined company will have an attractive growth profile and the financial flexibility to compete effectively. In addition, the combined company's capital structure will provide MetroPCS' current stockholders with the opportunity for significant participation in the attractive equity upside potential of the combined company. Specifically, the combined company is expected to have:
-- Target five-year (from 2012 to 2017) compounded annual growth rates in
the range of 3% to 5% for revenues, 7% to 10% for EBITDA and 15% to 20%
for free cash flow;(([7]))
-- Target EBITDA margins of 34% to 36% at the end of the five-year period
(from 2012 to 2017); and
-- Projected cost synergies of $6-7 billion net present value,(2) with an
annual run-rate of $1.2-1.5 billion after an integration period.
THE STATEMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED COMBINATION BY CERTAIN
STOCKHOLDERS ARE INACCURATE AND MISLEADING
MetroPCS would like to correct important inaccuracies and misperceptions regarding the proposed combination:
Misperception #1: Leverage is too high.
-- Reality: Leverage is appropriate for the combined company and is in-line
with peers and MetroPCS' historical average.
-- The combined company's S&P credit rating of BB is higher than peers
and MetroPCS; and
-- The combined company will de-lever organically after 2013 through
cost savings initiatives, a reduction in capital expenditures and
post-integration synergies; and
-- Investor comfort with the combined company's capital structure and
credit profile is underscored by strong support for the combined
company's recent senior notes offering as well as the December 2012
consent solicitation on MetroPCS' existing senior notes.
Misperception #2: The Deutsche Telekom ("DT") debt terms are unreasonable.
-- Reality: The debt terms are market-based and represent a favorable deal
for the combined company.
-- No market exists for the size of the required $21 billion debt
commitment - at the time of the deal or today;
-- The pricing mechanism is designed to reflect market conditions;
-- The DT debt enables the combined company to avoid significant fees
and pricing risk at close; and
-- With DT's financing, the combined company will have a long-lasting
capital structure in place at close with no near-term maturities and
significant breathing room.
Misperception #3: The combined company should issue secured debt.
-- Reality: Unsecured debt provides the combined company with flexibility
for the future.
-- Secured debt would limit the combined company's ability to invest
and compete; and
-- Unsecured debt was a key DT requirement and an important negotiation
consideration.
Misperception #4: The 26% / 74% ownership split is unfair at multiple parity.
-- Reality: A less favorable ownership stake ranging from 17%(3)-24%(4)
would result after appropriate deduction for MetroPCS' $1.5 billion of
cash reserved for spectrum acquisitions and adjustments to EBITDA, as
disclosed in the MetroPCS amended definitive proxy statement.
-- Combination with T-Mobile results in significantly more value to
MetroPCS stockholders vs. stand-alone.
Maximize the Value of Your Investment in MetroPCS - Vote "FOR" the PROPOSED
Combination with T-Mobile on A GREEN Proxy Card
The MetroPCS board unanimously recommends that you vote your shares FOR all of the proposals relating to the proposed combination with T-Mobile by returning the GREEN proxy card you will receive shortly with a "FOR" vote for all proposals. The failure to vote or an abstention has the same effect as a vote against the proposed combination. Because some of the proposals required to close the proposed transaction require at least an affirmative vote of a majority of all outstanding shares, your vote is important. If stockholders do not approve the proposals related to the proposed combination, there is no assurance MetroPCS will be able to deliver the same or better stockholder value in the future.
We urge you to discard any white proxy cards you may receive, as they were sent by a dissident stockholder. If you previously submitted a white proxy card, we urge you to cast your vote as instructed on the GREEN proxy card as soon as you receive it. A vote on the GREEN proxy card will revoke any earlier dated proxy card that was submitted, including any white proxy card. If you have questions or need assistance voting your shares, please contact our proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., toll-free at (800) 322-2885 or call collect at (212) 929-5500.
On behalf of your board of directors, we thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
/s/ Roger D. Linquist
Roger D. LinquistChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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contact our proxy solicitor,
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About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of December 31, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 8.9 million subscribers. For more information please visit http://www.metropcs.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This document relates to a proposed transaction between MetroPCS and Deutsche Telekom. In connection with the proposed transaction, MetroPCS has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") an amended definitive proxy statement. Security holders are urged to read carefully the amended definitive proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed with the SEC or sent to stockholders as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. All documents, when filed, will be available free of charge at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). You may also obtain these documents by contacting MetroPCS' Investor Relations department at 214-570-4641, or via e-mail at investor_relations@metropcs.com. This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval.
Participants in the Solicitation
MetroPCS and its directors and executive officers will be deemed to be participants in any solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about MetroPCS' directors and executive officers is available in MetroPCS' annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2013. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in the amended definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. Investors should read the amended definitive proxy statement when it is filed carefully before making any voting or investment decisions.
This document includes "forward-looking statements" for the purpose of the "safe harbor" provisions within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Any statements made in this document that are not statements of historical fact, and statements about our beliefs, opinions, projections, strategies, and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. These forward-looking statements often include words such as "anticipate," "expect," "suggests," "plan," "believe," "intend," "estimates," "targets," "views," "projects," "should," "would," "could," "may," "become," "forecast," and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about the benefits of the proposed combination, the prospects, value and value creation capability of the combined company, compelling terms and nature of the proposed combination, future expansion of the MetroPCS brand into new areas, whether metro areas are unserved or underserved, benefits to MetroPCS customers, value of the proposed combination to MetroPCS stockholders, future MetroPCS stock prices, expected growth in the no contract space, customer perceptions of the combined company's service, projected cost synergies and the combined company's ability to achieve them, forecasts of combined company revenues, EBITDA, and FCF, projected 5-year CAGRs, ability of the combined company to compete, MetroPCS' ability to acquire spectrum, the combined company's spectrum position, the combined company's competitive position, impact of the proposed combination on LTE roll-out and benefits of LTE network, MetroPCS' projected upgrade rate, projected financing costs, ability of the combined company to deleverage over time, ability and rates of financing available in the market, and other statements regarding the combined company's strategies, prospects, projected results, plans, or future performance.
All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of MetroPCS, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the possibility that the proposed transaction is delayed or does not close, including due to the failure to receive the required stockholder approvals or required regulatory approvals, the taking of governmental action (including the passage of legislation) to block the proposed transaction, the failure to satisfy other closing conditions, the possibility that the expected synergies will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period, the significant capital commitments of MetroPCS and T-Mobile, global economic conditions, fluctuations in exchange rates, competitive actions taken by other companies, natural disasters, difficulties in integrating the two companies, disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships, actions taken or conditions imposed by governmental or other regulatory authorities and the exposure to litigation. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in MetroPCS' annual report on Form 10-K, filed March 1, 2013, and other filings with the SEC available at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). The results for any prior period may not be indicative of results for any future period.
The forward-looking statements speak only as to the date made, are based on current assumptions and expectations, and are subject to the factors above, among others, and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our ability to control or ability to predict. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. MetroPCS, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile do not undertake a duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events after the date of this document, except as required by law.
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[1] The premium is calculated based on EBITDA multiples used by P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP (PSAM) and Paulson & Co. Inc. (Paulson) and applied to combined company EBITDA for 2013, which forecasts are set forth in MetroPCS' amended definitive proxy statement. The stock price is the closing price on the NYSE of $10.50 on March 11, 2013.
[2] Net present value calculated with 9% discount rate and 38% tax rate. Synergies are preliminary projections and subject to change.
[3] EBITDA is based on T-Mobile management forecasted combined company EBITDA for 2013, which forecasts are set forth in MetroPCS' amended definitive proxy statement.
[4] EBITDA is based on MetroPCS management forecasted combined company EBITDA for 2013, which forecasts are set forth in MetroPCS' amended definitive proxy statement.
[5] Based on the analysis conducted by the financial advisor to the special committee of MetroPCS' board of directors, as included in MetroPCS' amended definitive proxy statement.
[6] Calculated based on the average target prices of publicly available research analyst reports for MetroPCS published on or after July 25, 2012 that were available to the financial advisor to the special committee of the MetroPCS board of directors as of October 2, 2012, which were referenced by the financial advisor to the special committee of MetroPCS' board of directors, as included in the amended definitive proxy statement.
[7] Free Cash Flow defined as EBITDA less Capital Expenditure (excluding spectrum spend).
Investor Relations Contacts:
Keith Terreri, Vice President - Finance & Treasurer
Eutelsat and OneAccess Launch Innovative Technology for Advanced Enterprise Services on KA-SAT Satellite
PARIS, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
New generation of performance-enhanced satellite-based VPN services
immediately available across entire KA-SAT coverage in Europe, the Middle East and North
Africa
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and OneAccess, the leading manufacturer
of multi-service routers and Carrier Ethernet access devices, have joined forces to
develop the first performance-enhanced platform for businesses designed to deliver
services operated on Eutelsat's KA-SAT High Throughput Satellite in a secure VPN
environment. Set to launch in March 2013, and immediately available across KA-SAT's entire
footprint, the new service makes satellite communications even more affordable for
businesses by delivering DSL-like service at DSL-like prices.
Since 2011, Eutelsat's KA-SAT has been steadily transforming the market for
satellite-based broadband services for consumers and enterprises in Europe, North Africa
and the Middle East. To enhance and extend the scope of enterprise services, OneAccess has
worked in collaboration with Eutelsat to develop a dedicated One1520 satellite router that
incorporates integrated traffic acceleration, IP routing and IP-VPN secure transport to
deliver 20Mbps download and 6Mbps upload. This One1520 single embedded box solution
dramatically decreases the total cost of ownership for both users and operators. The
resulting new business services based on this innovative platform are ideal for delivering
Internet access to businesses with dispersed networks of offices where maintaining a
high-speed, secure, inter-branch communications network is critical. The most advanced
uses of ultrafast broadband private networks are now possible, enabling new possibilities,
in particular fast implementation of integrated backup or traffic offload solutions in
highly secure environments.
Speaking about the partnership, Jean-Francois Fenech, General Manager of Eutelsat's
Broadband Business Unit, said, "Through our cutting edge KA-SAT technology, we have
demonstrated our ability to provide broadband access to businesses with unmatched quality
and capacity across the extended service area of our KA-SAT multibeam satellite. The
partnership between Eutelsat and OneAccess takes our professional services to the next
level, enabling us to deliver a truly next-generation VPN solution for enterprises using
our KA-SAT satellite technology combined with OneAccess innovative router technology."
Bertrand Meis, CEO at OneAccess added, "This partnership is unique and a major
development for the communications services sector. Our custom-engineered dual-core
routers, incorporating specialized WAN optimisation and standards-based security software,
enable reduced latency and dynamic traffic optimization. The One1520 is a fully integrated
solution that delivers accessibility, transparency and performance. When combined with the
power of KA-SAT, the result is a one-box solution for business and a high quality secure
service which is a genuine full-fledged complement to any business DSL service in
operation today."
Incorporated in 2001, OneAccess is a leading manufacturer of multi-service routers and
carrier Ethernet access devices enabling major telecoms service providers to deliver
business-grade managed services profitably. OneAccess supplies routers to over 140 service
providers including 4 of the top 5 largest telecoms operators in Europe.
By using mass customisation techniques OneAccess router solutions can be precisely
tailored to meet the stringent demands of the business managed services market enabling
superior performance, management, reliability and services innovation. For more
information please see http://www.oneaccess-net.com.
About Eutelsat Communications (http://www.eutelsat.com
[http://www.eutelsat.com/home/index.html ]) Eutelsat Communications is the holding company
of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 30 satellites delivering reach of Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, Asia, significant parts of the Americas and the Asia-Pacific,
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the
world's leading satellite operators. As of 31 December 2012 Eutelsat's satellites were
broadcasting 4,500 television channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in
Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Group's satellites also provide a wide range of
services for TV contribution, corporate networks and fixed and mobile broadband markets.
Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ over 780 commercial,
technical and operational professionals from 30 countries.
OneAccess and Eutelsat Communications
CONTACT: Media contacts for OneAccess: David Evans / David Mclean / Andy Parker, Cohesive Communications, T: +44-(0)1291-626200, E: oneaccess@cohesive.uk.com. Contacts for Eutelsat: Press: Vanessa O'Connor, Tel: + 33-1-53-98-37-91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr. Frédérique Gautier, Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr. Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: + 33-1-53-98-37-91, mecuer@eutelsat.fr. Investors and analysts: Lisa Finas, Tel: +33-1-53-98-35-30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com, Leonard Wapler, Tel. : +33-1-53-98-31-07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com