VIP Buyer's One-stop Service: Meet with Success in China!
NANJING, China, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Since opening in January 2013, Focus Technology Co., Ltd's Made-in-China.com has offered a customized One-Stop sourcing service that has assisted 10 more buyers in "meeting" their pre-selected China suppliers successfully. With its suite of services ranging from quality supplier pre-matching, to re-arranging China business trips, hotel reservations, schedule setting, factory tours, to translation services, they stand ready to be the personal trade consultant for global buyers!
The cost effective alternatives to sourcing agencies
For those big fat companies that have senior sourcing managers who know business practices in China very well, there is little worry about both communication- and sourcing-related problems. However, things can turn kind of blue for small companies who also want to buy something directly from China.
Nowadays, there are many sourcing agencies trying to work as middlemen for buyers to make deals with Chinese suppliers. They may prove to be cost-saving sometimes, but it is worth asking if there are any other cost effective alternatives that you could apply. Made-in-China.com's "VIP Buyer One-stop Service" is meant to take buyers' sourcing experience in China to the next level.
Case Study - Factory Visit in Shenzhen for Canadian Buyer
From Jan 23rd to 25th, 2013, George, a Canadian friend of Made-in-China.com, came to experience the VIP buyer one-stop Service in Shenzhen. He came to China for pool cues, LED candles and other products. We provided all-round support and assisted on all facets of the trip to China. After experiencing our match meeting service, George could not help screaming, "Yeah! That's what I want!" When the supplier that Made-in-China put him in touch with demonstrated the perfect pool cue, he purchased the sample and placed an order worth 2000 RMB to be shipped back to Canada without hesitation. He said, "I am sure this will help me make money in Canada. You can tell the difference of this kind of pool cue."
After the successful sourcing, George stated that the service he was receiving is both sweet and efficient, saving tremendous time to locate the right supplier. As for suppliers, they appreciate the chance to meet with buyers face to face rather than communicating through emails. When in a face to face scenario, it is more likely to break language barriers and create a more open and dynamic atmosphere which could lead to more potential business opportunities.
VIP buyers' one-stop service helps both sides secure more profits and receives high acclaim. It will bring more business opportunities in the future for both buyers and China suppliers.
About Made-in-China.com
Launched in 1998, Made-in-China.com (MIC) has become a major B2B portal, connecting global buyers with China suppliers. MIC helps you find reliable suppliers which are pre-inspected onsite by SGS. The website now features 10 languages, allowing more people in more places to source China products more efficiently. Headquartered in Nanjing, Made-in-China.com has offices in 29 major cities across Mainland China. With strong connections to local suppliers, MIC has been providing strong sourcing support to global purchasers in most cities in China. MIC was developed and operated by Focus Technology Co., Ltd, which is a pioneer and leader in the field of electronic business in China and was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange trading under the stock ticker 002315.
Huntkey Delivers SAC Series of Power Strips with Two USBs
SHENZHEN, China, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, has delivered its new SAC Series of Power Strips with two USBs for Australia and New Zealand, in order to allow you to charge two 5V electronic devices together while powering your other electric equipments.
The Huntkey SAC Series of power strips is composed of 3 models - SAC404, SAC604 and SAC804, where the first digit stands for the number of sockets. All of the three models feature two 5V2.1A USBs (10W total), allowing you to charge two 5V electronic devices at the same time.
The whole series are equipped with different levels of surge protection - 210 to 660 Joules, 2-lines / 3-lines surge protection, and the maximum spike current ranges from 6,500 to 19,500 AMPS. The maximum power is 2400Watt. An overload protection is included so that the power strip will automatically turn off if overloaded for maximum safety. Huntkey provides a 3-year warranty with insurance up to USD1,000,000 for your maximum interest. A double break switch is also used for your safety.
The Huntkey SAC Series of power strips adopts a one-piece copper bar structural design in order to avoid the defect resulted from the process of welding. A wider-space interval between sockets is included for your convenience, in case a big plug can not fit in the socket with normal interval.
SAC804:
-- Surge protection (L-N, L-PE, N-PE), 660 Joules
-- Maximum spike current 19,500 AMPS
-- Overload protection
-- With 2 USB ports for charging (Output: 5V, 2100mA)
-- 8 outlets Australia sockets
-- Power cord: 2.0M
-- MAX2400W-MAX10A, 240V
-- Complies with: AS/NZS3015 2007 AS/NZS3112
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130308111156343.jpg)
SAC604:
-- Surge protection (L-N, L-PE, N-PE), 375 Joules
-- Maximum spike current 13,500 AMPS
-- Overload protection
-- With 2 USB ports for charging (Output: 5V, 2100mA)
-- 6 outlets Australia sockets
-- Power cord: 2.0M
-- MAX2400W-MAX10A, 240V
-- Complies with: AS/NZS3015 2007 AS/NZS3112
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130308111245171.jpg)
SAC404:
-- Surge protection (L-N), 210 Joules
-- Maximum spike current 6,500 AMPS
-- Overload protection
-- With 2 USB ports for charging (Output: 5V, 2100mA)
-- 4 outlets Australia sockets
-- Power cord: 1.8M
-- MAX2400W-MAX10A, 240V
-- Complies with: AS/NZS3015 2007 AS/NZS3112
(Image: http://www.huntkeydiy.com/UserFiles/uploadfiles/images/20130308111327359.jpg)
The Huntkey SAC Series of power strips are available now in Harvey Norman and other stores in Australia and New Zealand through Huntkey local partner Anyware Corporation.
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, etc. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, Dell, Best Buy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, etc.
Newcomer to World of Social Image Curation Launches New Image-Collage Website on International Women's Day
Storybox to partner with Breakthrough to help United Nations' efforts to end violence against women
NEW YORK, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The world of social image curation just got a little more interesting. Storybox (http://storybox.it) is an online self-discovery tool, also called a visionboard. Storybox will celebrate its launch in high style on International Women's Day. Storybox is partnering with international human rights organization Breakthrough.tv (http://breakthrough.tv) as part of a global social media campaign to end violence against women. Storybox will join Breakthrough's other partners, including the United Nations, Google, Twitter and Facebook on a mission to address entrenched global problems with innovative, technology-based solutions. To that end, Storybox will invite people to create inspiring visionboards, and re-frame the issue in a new and positive light.
Discovery, imagination and creative possibility are the guiding principles of Storybox. Unlike other photo and image-collage tools, Storybox does not limit images to personal photos. Storybox enables users to draw upon images from all across the web, in addition to personal photos that can be uploaded from Facebook and Instagram. Photos and images can be composed in beautiful and creative ways, enabling you to craft a highly personal, meaningful and unique vision of the world. The possibilities are as limitless as the user's imagination.
Storyboxes are easy to share on all social networks, Facebook and Twitter to Pinterest and Tumblr. "Storybox goes beyond photo-scrapbooking and image-cataloguing," said Angela Min, the site's chief exec. "Storybox is a new genre of seeing. It's about envisioning possibility."
About Storybox
Storybox is a web-based social media tool for creating image-based visionboards. The tool enables sampling of images from across the web and creating image boards that can be shared across multiple social platforms. Storybox embraces discovery, imagination and creativity as their core values.
Contact:
Angela Min
516-468-0164
Email
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frog Hosts SXSWi Opening Party Themed "The Other Singularity"
frog's Creative Team to Present at Several SXSWi Sessions
AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global design and innovation firm frog today announced it will once again host the opening party at South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive on March 8, 2013, from 8-11 pm at the Palmer Events Center. The party is open to Interactive, Gold, and Platinum badge holders.
The theme of the party, "The Other Singularity," is an exploration of a new era where not only computers and smartphones, but many single-purpose devices and everyday objects will be endowed with massive computing power. As rapidly decreasing costs move these products into the mainstream, humans will not be able to resist applying all of this computing power to our most mundane pursuits.
frog Fellow and Principal Technologist Jared Ficklin says, "The party explores what happens when we embed technology in new ways and unexpected places. We will feature a Crowd Sourced DJ enabled by TouchTunes smart jukeboxes designed by frog, a demonstration of light replacing ink, a robotic zen gardener and more."
Additionally, frog will present at a series of sessions at SXSW Interactive from March 8-12, ranging from wearable technology, to survival strategies for brands in China, to HTML 5 hacks, to the future of mobile technology interaction. For more information about frog presentations at SXSWi, please visit http://sxsw.frogdesign.com/.
About frog
frog is a global design and innovation firm, working with the world's leading organizations to design, engineer, and bring to market meaningful products, services, and experiences. With an interdisciplinary team of more than 1,000 designers, strategists, and technologists, frog delivers connected experiences for a broad spectrum of industries, including: consumer electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, automotive, media, entertainment, education, finance, retail, and fashion. Our corporate clients include Disney, GE, HP, Microsoft, Intel, Sharp, Siemens, Target, and many other Fortune 500 brands. We also service the public sector, from governmental organizations to global NGOs like UNICEF. Founded in 1969, frog is headquartered in San Francisco, with locations in Amsterdam, Austin, Boston, Johannesburg, Kiev, Milan, Munich, New York, Seattle, Shanghai, and Vinnytsya. frog is a company of the Aricent Group, a global innovation and technology services firm. The Aricent Group is owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Sequoia Capital, The Family Office, and CPP Investment Board. frog is a Global Growth Company member of the World Economic Forum.
HP Autonomy's market-leading augmented reality platform launches significant new cloud and social features from SXSW
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HP Autonomy today announced rapid adoption of its groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) platform, Aurasma 2.0, as well as continued innovation with new features that take advantage of the cloud and social media.
Customers such as GQ, Marvel, Subaru of America, Inc., The Austin Chronicle and USPS are planning to use Aurasma 2.0 in their upcoming marketing campaigns.
Aurasma allows people to use rich images instead of text or QR codes to turn search into an action-oriented interactive experience. Aurasma's visual search delivers augmented animations, images and videos to smartphones and tablets, and now has more than 16,000 customers spanning multiple industries, including advertising, automotive, education, fashion, music, publishing and sport.
Aurasma 2.0 includes innovations that embrace the power of the cloud and social media to enable brands to more rapidly and effectively bring augmented reality into their campaigns. By delivering a unique mobile experience integrated with leading social platforms like Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, organizations can turbocharge customer awareness, engagement and, ultimately, revenue.
The platform's new enhancements include the following:
-- Scalable cloud-based platform--Aurasma's Studio now offers brands, movie
studios and media partners unmatched performance, scale and usability
when creating and publishing rich-media AR content including 3-D.
-- Best-in-class image recognition and object tracking--version 2.0 of the
Aurasma app delivers improvements in object and image recognition
providing even smoother, faster and more robust AR experiences.
-- Improved user experience--the app's new user interface features
integrated social features including "like" and "share", and a
simplified user journey to finding, viewing and creating AR content.
"Organizations today are looking for new, creative ways to rise above the noise and engage with their customers," said Annie Weinberger, global head, Aurasma, HP Autonomy. "Aurasma's rapid global growth is the result of highly innovative technology that capitalizes on megatrends around social media and mobile to enable brands to interact with their community in a unique and powerful manner."
Aurasma launched in June 2011 and now has more than 16,000 customers in 100 countries. Leading brands including Marvel, Maybelline, Sony Pictures, Telefonica / O2, Universal Pictures and Universal Music Group use Aurasma to increase awareness and revenues for new campaigns and products. The simple and easy-to-use platform requires no software development training, and enables organizations of all sizes to quickly create and publish their own augmented reality content. To see how various brands have used Aurasma to engage with their markets, watch this video.
Download Aurasma
App Store--http://auras.ma/s/ios
Google Play--http://auras.ma/s/android
About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products and services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP's businesses; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the protection of HP's intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the hiring and retention of key employees; assumptions related to pension and other post-retirement costs and retirement programs; the execution, timing and results of restructuring plans, including estimates and assumptions related to the cost and the anticipated benefits of implementing those plans; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
'Because I am a Girl' (BIAAG) is a global initiative of Plan India, member of Plan
International - one of the world's largest child-centred community development
organization, that endeavours to promote girls' rights by equipping them with assets,
skills and knowledge necessary to be self-reliant.
In alignment with this mission, Plan India's fund-raiser 'Educate a Girl'
[http://www.educateagirl.org ] has been launched on March 8, 2013 to run for a week.
During this period, this online fund-raiser will urge those of us who are fortunate to
have a privileged life to make generous contributions to the cause. Donations can begin
with as low as Rs. 500.
"Education is the key tool for empowering girls and investing in girls delivers a
higher return than any other investment made in a country's development," says Bhagyashri
Dengle, Executive Director - Plan India. Adding to this, Sapna Kar, Chief Advisor of
BIAAG, mentioned, "It is surprising how much very little can accomplish: Rs. 500 can
sponsor schooling and school supplies of a girl-child for a month and Rs. 6000 is enough
to cover her education costs for a year."
The funds raised through this exclusively digital fund raising initiative will go
towards ensuring more and more girls have the opportunity to complete primary and
secondary education in a safe and supportive community environment and acquire the skills
needed to access economic opportunities. As an integral part of the communication idea,
the campaign projects a mosaic of a happy girl [http://www.educateagirl.org ] child made
of blocks. Each block is worth a donation of Rs. 500 and when a donor makes a
contribution, his or her picture gets embedded in that block, providing the instant
satisfaction of 'standing behind the girl child'. Plan India aims to complete the picture
in a week.
Plan has been fortunate to garner the support of eminent Women Achievers from all
walks of life who are the 'Ambassadors' for this fund raiser. They have made financial
contributions themselves and urge others to follow suit. The ambassadors include Indra
Nooyi, Anu Aga, Zia Mody, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Sangita Jindal,
Shobhaa De, Kirthiga Reddy, Vandana Luthra, Preetha Reddy, Anoushka Shankar, Arti
Kirloskar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Plan India is a member of Plan International, one of the world's largest child
centered community development organisations. It has been working in India for over 30
years. Plan India is currently present in 11 states in India and has already made a
positive difference to the lives of over a million children in India.
Primary Media Contact: Sapna Kar, support@educateagirl.org, 91-22-65886462
ContextVision Pushes the Limits of Medical Imaging
VIENNA and STOCKHOLM, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The only provider of ultrasound 3D image enhancement in real-time brings
multidimensional power to ECR
Since 1983, ContextVision has pushed its image enhancement technology forward,
delivering unparalleled diagnostic image quality to clinicians. This year, ContextVision
will demonstrate its cutting-edge software within ultrasound, x-ray, magnetic resonance
imaging, mammography and more.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
This versatile GOP(R) technology combined with image processing expertise allows
ContextVision to continuously improve the quality of medical images around the world.
At ECR, ContextVision will demonstrate products including:
- GOPiCE(R) US (3D/4D)- The industry's first ultrasound real-time
three-dimensional filtering product, it enhances 3D ultrasound volumes by filtering
images to remove speckle, noise and other artifacts, while simultaneously sharpening
diagnostically significant structures. Volumetric acquisitions empowered by
multi-dimensional image enhancement leads to faster and more accurate diagnosis.
- Three New add-on modules for GOPView XR2Plus will be shown including
Intelligent Exposure Index based on the relevant region of the image i.e. true tissue.
ContextVision will also show its Defect Correct Library as well as Doctors Interface
for end user image control.
- GOPView(R) iRVUltra - ContextVision's second generation of image enhancement
technology for interventional radiology has unprecedented success in reducing noise
while enhancing fine structures and edges. This ultimately allows for significantly
improved image quality while maintaining patient dose, or, alternatively, preserved
image quality using a lower patient dose.
"Our ultra-fast algorithms for 3D/4D image enhancement allow doctors improved
diagnostic value in 2D planes as well as in 3D renderings," said Anita Tollstadius,
ContextVision CEO. "These additional dimensions are essential to ultrasound examinations
because they decrease the risk of not having acquired the entire anatomy, as could be the
case with a 2D examination. With 3D, the whole anatomy can be acquired with one single
scan."
Visit us in booth #520 in Expo E at ECR!
About ContextVision
Since 1983, ContextVision has been a leading provider of image enhancement software to
the global medical imaging industry, with the versatile GOP(R) technology at the core of
all our imaging solutions. We play a key role in helping manufacturers by offering
clinicians unparalleled diagnostic image quality, ultimately providing patients with
better care. ContextVision continues to offer the latest software and expertise within
ultrasound, x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, interventional radiology and
computed tomography. Our groundbreaking technology and lengthy expertise have granted us a
pioneer position within 2D/3D/4D image enhancement across multiple modalities. For more
information, visit http://www.contextvision.com.
Contact:
Fredrik Palm
Director of Sales & Marketing
ContextVision AB
Phone: +46(0)8-750-35-66
Email: Fredrik.Palm@contextvision.se
Philips Delivers New Innovations to Make Imaging Accessible to More Patients
VIENNA, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Latest solutions at ECR 2013 transform care to address the economic challenges faced
by radiology departments and radiologists worldwide*
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is introducing three new imaging
systems to help radiology departments increase both the number of patients and range of
clinical exams they can handle. Philips is continuing the Imaging 2.0 journey to deliver
greater collaboration and integration, increased patient focus and improved economic
value. Showcased at the 2013 European Congress of Radiology
[http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/about/events/ecr/index.html ] (ECR 2013), all three
systems combine the capabilities for high patient throughput with the functionality and
advanced clinical imaging applications.
It is widely recognized that aging populations and the rise of chronic disease are
putting huge pressure on healthcare systems. Radiology has become a cornerstone of
diagnosis and treatment and much of that pressure is felt in the radiology department.
Transforming care means creating new clinical solutions for imaging, offering faster ways
to collaborate, and providing breakthrough economic value, so that more patients can have
access to care. Philips recently accelerated its strategy to invest and innovate in order
to expand access to care, and with these introductions it leverages its expanding global
foot print.
"Hospitals and clinics of all sizes face a constant struggle to treat more patients
and reduce waiting times - all within often extremely tight budgets," said Gene Saragnese,
chief executive officer of Imaging Systems at Philips. "We're helping them meet that
challenge by delivering affordable imaging systems with premium functionality and image
quality that deliver real clinical and economic value."
At ECR 2013, Philips is introducing the Multiva 1.5T MRI system
[http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/products/mri/systems/multiva/index.wpd ][i] which
combines high productivity with the capability to go beyond standard MRI applications. The
Multiva 1.5T builds on Philips' innovative and proven technologies from the Ingenia and
Achieva platforms. At its heart is the FlexStream workflow that improves coil handling
efficiency for head, spine, musculoskeletal, body and neurovascular exams, reducing scan
set-up time by up to 40%. In addition, Multiva 1.5T delivers up to 16 times faster
imaging, provides high-quality images of large anatomical areas for increased diagnostic
confidence, and includes multiple features to improve the patient's overall comfort and
experience.
"I believe Multiva offers the best value for the money in the market today. Its image
quality is brilliant, and you can do routine scanning, advanced scanning and research at a
very reasonable cost. The time it takes to change patients has significantly decreased
even for elderly patients letting us scan around 20 patients per day. Plus we can do
advanced imaging in all body and brain regions, get beautiful visualization of lesions in
knee cartilage and small ligaments in the wrist," said Dr. Christof Walter, co-owner of
the Radiology Center Trier in Germany.
The DuraDiagnost digital radiography
[http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/products/xray/products/radiography/digital/duradiagnost/index.wpd ]
(DR) system[ii] is also being demonstrated. Building on Philips' 20 years
experience in direct digital X-ray
[http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/products/xray/products/radiography/digital/20years/GSSI/index.html ]
, this cost-effective solution brings the benefits of DR to more
radiology departments. These benefits include images that are available within seconds and
can easily be saved and shared - enhancing workflow efficiency. DuraDiagnost uses premium
features such as the UNIQUE image processing and Eleva user interface, which automatically
and intuitively ensure the right image settings are used for each examination. The system
is available in three configurations of which the first two deliver a full range of exams;
the dual-detector Efficiency room allows rapid switching between different types of
examinations for high patient throughput, the Compact room's unique geometry fits into
small rooms, while the table-based Focus room enables enhanced department set-up
flexibility for an affordable investment.
"Digital radiography with DuraDiagnost from Philips has met with a great deal of
approval in our radiology center - from our patients, our radiologists and especially our
technologists. The entire workflow process is fast, easy and efficient, letting us spend
more time with patients. DuraDiagnost meets both our medical and economic requirements. We
can provide all our patients with personalized medical care and simultaneously remain
within a reasonable budget," said Dr. Kathrin Scharfetter, Medical Specialist for
Diagnostic Radiology and Pediatric Radiology, Radiology Center Eppendorfer Baum, Hamburg,
Germany.
Philips is also unveiling a brand new configuration in its proven Ingenuity family of
CT scanners. The Ingenuity Flex
[http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/products/ct/products/ingenuity_ct_scanner ] is a
16-slice CT scanner that delivers robust imaging with fast acquisition and reconstruction
for streamlined workflows that let clinicians spend more time with their patients. Highly
flexible, it is ideally suited for routine and cardiac CT imaging, and provides valuable
advanced clinical applications delivered through the Philips Extended Brilliance Workspace
that helps the clinicians differentiate their practice. The system offers personalized
image quality at low dose with the iDose[4]option. In addition the Ingenuity Flex allows
personalized dose checks and reporting to manage dose for each patient. Additional
upgradeability options allow the system to grow with the customer to maximize their return
on investment.
i. MR Multiva is not available for sale in the U.S., Canada and other markets pending
local market approvals
ii. DXR Duradiagnost is not available for sale in the U.S., Canada and Japan
iii. AlluraClarity is not available for sale in the U.S. and Canada
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and
well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in
the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately
118,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a
leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting
solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and
portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.
For further information, please contact:
Sabine van Deursen
Philips Healthcare Communications
Tel: +43-664-3916-832
Email: sabine.van.deursen@philips.com
YUDU Media Partners with Top That! Publishing to Produce Interactive Licensed Froobles iBooks
Digital Publishing Platform Brings Flagship Fruit and Veggie Characters to Life with Interactive Story and Activity Books for Preschoolers
LONDON, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital publishing pioneer YUDU Media today announced a new partnership with Top That! Publishing that brings the company's best-selling The Froobles series of children's books to life with interactive features on the iBooks platform. YUDU will debut the first two licensed The Froobles iBook titles, At the Seaside and Fairytale Adventure, at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, March 25-28.
The new digital series for preschoolers, based on the popular fruit and vegetable characters, will add a host of fun, interactive games and activities to the much-loved book series designed to encourage children to read, teach important life lessons and promote early learning. Each book is full of little surprises that let children tap, swipe, listen, read, draw, color and sing-along as they embark on an adventure with their favorite characters.
"We're incredibly pleased to have another great new licensing partner for The Froobles brand," said David Henderson, managing director of Top That! Publishing, said. "We think children will really engage with the YUDU iBook range and it's another positive step for our little characters learning big lessons about growing up."
With more than a million copies of The Froobles books sold in just the first 12 months, the series has already earned Top That! a spot as a finalist for the IPG London Book Fair International Achievement Award 2013 for overseas sales.
"Inspiring kids to become lifelong readers requires a new breed of engaging, interactive content," said Richard Stephenson, CEO of YUDU. "The combination of The Froobles' fun and relatable characters with the interactive elements made possible through the YUDU platform will make this new series irresistible for children. And, parents will also appreciate the important lessons and educational activities packaged into one."
The YUDU multi-platform publishing system enables publishers to convert books, magazines and educational materials into multiple digital formats and augment the content with multimedia elements such as video, animations, games and quizzes, and a Read Aloud capability to aid early readers. The system can also be used to convert corporate materials, brochures, catalogs and more into multi-platform digital publications.
The Froobles already have publishing partners in China, South Korea, North America, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Additional countries are set to join the worldwide publishing program at the Bologna Book Fair.
For more information on The Froobles brand and YUDU iBooks please visit http://www.topthatpublishing.com. For more on how the YUDU Media platform can deliver fast ROI for print-to-digital book, magazine and other printed material conversion, visit http://www.yudu.com.
About YUDU Media
YUDU is a digital publishing support service provider, offering the YUDU Cloud Publishing Platform, which enables digital publishing for iOS, Android, Windows and Web. YUDU is a trademark of YUDU Media Corp. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
About The Froobles
The Froobles are a preschool character brand launched by Top That! Publishing in October 2011, and are made up of unique characters that have been brought to life by the magic of children's imaginations. The Froobles live in an ever-changing world in which they have fun adventures while learning valuable lessons along the way. The Froobles brand is educational, while being positive, fun and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Over 1.2 million Froobles books have been sold since launch. Visit http://www.froobles.com for more information on the worldwide book publishing and licensing program.
Audio Network Undiscovered US: North American Search for New Music Talent
NEW YORK, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Embarking on an exciting initiative to find and showcase the brightest new
music talent, global music group Audio Network announces a North American search for new
composers.
Audio Network US, Inc. is widening its search for new music talent by bringing Audio
Network Undiscovered [http://us.audionetwork.com/content/whats-new/undiscovered ] to North
America. First launched in the UK in 2011 as an initiative to source new unsigned talent
to its music catalogue, the expansion into North America follows two highly successful
albums in the UK.
The program gives up-and-coming artists of all music genres the opportunity to have
their music stand alongside established composers in Audio Network's catalogue of over
60,000 tracks. The company supplies music to some major international media clients,
including BBC, HBO, MSN, MTV Networks, National Geographic, Deutsch, Saatchi & Saatchi and
Endemol.
As part of the search for new talent, the company will be sending a team to SWSW in
Austin, Texas March 11-18, including Music Manager, Jo Belcher. "We're so excited about
coming to SXSW in Austin this year. It's a great opportunity for us to meet like-minded
creative people. I'm especially looking forward to hearing some great music and I 'm
really hoping to discover some amazing new musical talent to join our team of composers
and to feature on our first North American 'Undiscovered' album."
Composer, Max Brodie
[http://us.audionetwork.com/production-music/composer/max-brodie_495.aspx ], who was part
of the first successful Undiscovered album, commented, "If you mention Audio Network to
anyone who is in the media music industry they know the quality of music they'll be
working with. Having my music released through this Undiscovered collection brings a new
level of professionalism to my work and my name as a media composer."
Since his debut on Undiscovered, Brodie has had his music placed on MTV's Catfish,
True Life, and HGTV's House Hunters International among others.
Aspiring composers that would like to be considered should submit demos electronically
to nycreativeservices@audionetwork.com.
With a catalogue of over 60,000 tracks, Audio Network offers a complete stock music
solution by cutting through the traditionally complex and costly processes of licensing
music. All high-quality tracks are pre-cleared for multiple formats, for the world,
forever.
This approach allows producers to make content for international distribution,
emerging platforms, and new media without the need to go through the complicated and
expensive process of clearing individual tracks or re-versioning productions. The company
supplies music to some major international media clients, including BBC, HBO, MSN, MTV
Networks, National Geographic, Deutsch, Saatchi & Saatchi and Endemol.
Audio Network owns the rights to their extensive catalogue which covers a full range
of music styles from classical to hip hop and from country to rock 'n' roll. This
high-quality music is created by its team of established international composers and
recorded by major orchestras and artists including The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Dame
Evelyn Glennie OBE and the late Sir John Dankworth CBE.
If you would like more information about Audio Network, please call 646-688-4320 or
visit their website at http://us.audionetwork.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kristen Harold
Marketing Manager
+1-646-688-4320
kristen.harold@audionetwork.com
Comcast Doubles Speeds Of Two Of Its Most Popular XFINITY(TM) Internet Speed Plans In Michigan At No Additional Cost
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, the nation's largest Internet service provider, announced it is increasing the speeds of two of its most popular XFINITY(TM) Internet speed plans, Blast! and Extreme 50, in Michigan starting today for no additional cost. Customers will enjoy more than twice as fast Internet speeds on multiple devices, allowing them to surf, chat, stream HD movies and TV shows, or game online with double the speed. Also for no additional cost, Comcast in April will increase the speed of its widely used Performance plan by more than 60 percent.
"As customer demands and technology evolve, we continue to increase our broadband speeds to deliver the best, fastest and most reliable Internet experience possible for our customers," said Tim Collins, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President. "Whether chatting, surfing, streaming, gaming, Skyping or downloading, families will get the superfast, high-performing Internet service they need, with no extra charge."
Specifically, the Blast! plan is increasing download speeds from up to 25 Mbps to speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds from up to 4 Mbps to up to 10 Mbps, while Extreme 50 customers will receive download speeds up to 105 Mbps (formerly 50 Mbps) and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps (formerly 15 Mbps). The Performance plan is increasing to speeds up to 25 Mbps from 15 Mbps downstream and to 5 Mbps from 2 Mbps upstream. To activate the new speeds when they become available, customers just need to re-start their cable modems.
For the third year in a row, the Federal Communications Commission has shown that Comcast delivers speeds to customers that are even faster than the advertised speeds. Comcast is not only delivering the nation's fastest Internet, but it is also providing the fastest in-home Wi-Fi with its latest XFINITY Wireless Gateway, an all-in-one device that gives customers reliably fast speeds with the most coverage in their home so everyone can get online and do more on their devices all at the same time.
Comcast's XFINITY Internet product availability and speed plans may vary by market where Comcast products and services are sold. For more information on XFINITY Internet services, customers may call 1-800-XFINITY or visit http://www.comcast.com.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company. Visit http://www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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POPULAR MOBILE APP NOW AVAILABLE ON BLACKBERRY 10 PLATFORM
TORONTO, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Keek, the leading mobile social video network, announces the release of its app for BlackBerry. The new Keek app is available for download in BlackBerry World and supports smartphones using BlackBerry 10.
Keek is experiencing explosive growth around the world, adding over 200,000 new users per day and is consistently ranking as one of the top social networking apps on iPhone and Android.
The new Keek app gives BlackBerry users an opportunity to get in on the fun. They'll be able to quickly create and share videos, interact with their followers and more.
Keek is the most engaged social video community with over 140 million visitors viewing 2.5 billion pages and watching over 500 million videos in the past 30 days.
"Since the recent launch of BlackBerry 10, we've received many requests for a BlackBerry version," states Isaac Raichyk, Founder and CEO of Keek. "We are excited to be able to bring the Keek experience to a brand new audience."
Keek is a privately held social networking platform that allows users to create 36-second videos ("keeks") using webcam, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry 10 devices and share them with others around the world. Users follow, subscribe and respond to videos with either text comments or video replies ("keekbacks"). Keek is simple to use, extremely fast and 100% free. The app is available in the App Store, Google Play and BlackBerry World.
Comcast Doubles Speeds Of Two Of Its Most Popular XFINITY(TM) Internet Speed Plans In Arkansas At No Additional Cost
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, the nation's largest Internet service provider, announced it is increasing the speeds of two of its most popular XFINITY(TM) Internet speed plans, Blast! and Extreme 50, in Arkansas starting today for no additional cost. Customers will enjoy more than twice as fast Internet speeds on multiple devices, allowing them to surf, chat, stream HD movies and TV shows, or game online with double the speed. Also for no additional cost, Comcast in April will increase the speed of its widely used Performance plan by more than 60 percent.
"As customer demands and technology evolve, we continue to increase our broadband speeds to deliver the best, fastest and most reliable Internet experience possible for our customers," said Tim Collins, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President. "Whether chatting, surfing, streaming, gaming, Skyping or downloading, families will get the superfast, high-performing Internet service they need, with no extra charge."
Specifically, the Blast! plan is increasing download speeds from up to 25 Mbps to speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds from up to 4 Mbps to up to 10 Mbps, while Extreme 50 customers will receive download speeds up to 105 Mbps (formerly 50 Mbps) and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps (formerly 15 Mbps). The Performance plan is increasing to speeds up to 25 Mbps from 15 Mbps downstream and to 5 Mbps from 2 Mbps upstream. To activate the new speeds when they become available, customers just need to re-start their cable modems.
For the third year in a row, the Federal Communications Commission has shown that Comcast delivers speeds to customers that are even faster than the advertised speeds. Comcast is not only delivering the nation's fastest Internet, but it is also providing the fastest in-home Wi-Fi with its latest XFINITY Wireless Gateway, an all-in-one device that gives customers reliably fast speeds with the most coverage in their home so everyone can get online and do more on their devices all at the same time.
Comcast's XFINITY Internet product availability and speed plans may vary by market where Comcast products and services are sold. For more information on XFINITY Internet services, customers may call 1-800-XFINITY or visit http://www.comcast.com.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company. Visit http://www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
SOURCE Comcast
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CONTACT: Mary Beth Halprin, +1-248-233-4743, marybeth_halprin@cable.comcast.com
Comcast Doubles Speeds Of Two Of Its Most Popular XFINITY(TM) Internet Speed Plans In Indiana At No Additional Cost
FISHERS, Ind., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, the nation's largest Internet service provider, announced it is increasing the speeds of two of its most popular XFINITY(TM) Internet speed plans, Blast! and Extreme 50, in Indiana starting today for no additional cost. Customers will enjoy more than twice as fast Internet speeds on multiple devices, allowing them to surf, chat, stream HD movies and TV shows, or game online with double the speed. Also for no additional cost, Comcast in April will increase the speed of its widely used Performance plan by more than 60 percent.
"As customer demands and technology evolve, we continue to increase our broadband speeds to deliver the best, fastest and most reliable Internet experience possible for our customers," said Tim Collins, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President. "Whether chatting, surfing, streaming, gaming, Skyping or downloading, families will get the superfast, high-performing Internet service they need, with no extra charge."
Specifically, the Blast! plan is increasing download speeds from up to 25 Mbps to speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds from up to 4 Mbps to up to 10 Mbps, while Extreme 50 customers will receive download speeds up to 105 Mbps (formerly 50 Mbps) and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps (formerly 15 Mbps). The Performance plan is increasing to speeds up to 25 Mbps from 15 Mbps downstream and to 5 Mbps from 2 Mbps upstream. To activate the new speeds when they become available, customers just need to re-start their cable modems.
For the third year in a row, the Federal Communications Commission has shown that Comcast delivers speeds to customers that are even faster than the advertised speeds. Comcast is not only delivering the nation's fastest Internet, but it is also providing the fastest in-home Wi-Fi with its latest XFINITY Wireless Gateway, an all-in-one device that gives customers reliably fast speeds with the most coverage in their home so everyone can get online and do more on their devices all at the same time.
Comcast's XFINITY Internet product availability and speed plans may vary by market where Comcast products and services are sold. For more information on XFINITY Internet services, customers may call 1-800-XFINITY or visit http://www.comcast.com.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company. Visit http://www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
SOURCE Comcast
Comcast
CONTACT: Media: Mary Beth Halprin, +1-248-233-4743, marybeth_halprin@cable.comcast.com
Turn $0 Into Over $8M! Win Your Seat Into the 2013 Main Event for Free on HogWildPoker.com
One Player Will Get the Dream of a Lifetime with a $13,000 Main Event Package in Las Vegas to the World's Largest Poker Tournament
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It's every poker player's dream--sitting at the final table of the Main Event in Las Vegas with a shot at life changing money.
HogWildPoker.com, the original online poker league community, has launched its annual Main Event Giveaway. One player will win a $13,000 package to play in the world's biggest poker tournament in July in Las Vegas.
It's totally free to play; there are no costs. The winner will be determined via HogWild Poker's Staking Series calculation--taking the best overall score over a number of games on the platform.
Additionally, during the next three months HogWild Poker will be giving away six (6) preliminary event packages to the World Series worth $1,250 each, as well as twenty-four (24) staking packages ranging in value from $100 to $750 that can be used in any live casino event.
All that's required is for a player to register on the HogWildPoker.com website and sign up to play in the Staking Series each month. Players must play six or more games to be eligible. Participants can check the Staking Series leaderboard to watch as they play their way to the top. Only a player's best six games are counted. The player with the twenty best game performances through May 31 will be awarded with the $13,000 Main Event package.
"Every poker player's dream is to win a seat into the Main Event," says HogWild CEO Jeff Amrein. "It's also a great time for players to check HogWild out again. We've recently launched a new user-friendly interface and platform, and are giving away tons in prizing."
HogWild Chief Marketing Officer Steve "Chops" Preiss adds, "Aside from the Main Event seat, we give away over $15,000 in free prizes every month. If you're a serious poker player looking for good competition and big prizes, it's time to give HogWild Poker another look."
About HogWild Poker
Founded in 2009, HogWildPoker.com has become the premiere league-based site for free-to-play poker. Close to 5,000 leagues have been established on the site,and players compete for over $15,000 in monthly freerolls, prize series, and live tournament staking packages.
Chen Lifang: Huawei Committed to Open IPR Licensing System and to Enhancing Europe's Role as a Global Innovation Leader
BRUSSELS, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
"Huawei respects and protects intellectual property rights (IPR) and is committed to
an open IPR licensing system," said Chen Lifang, Huawei Board Member and Senior Vice
President, today in her speech at the EU Science: Global Challenges, Global Collaboration
(ES:GC2) conference in Brussels. "The IP that Huawei develops and acquires as a result of
our participation in European scientific research initiatives will first be applied in
Europe in order to help improve Europe's global leadership in the science and technology
industries."
Chen Lifang continued, "Since its early years, Huawei has proactively advocated for
strong IPR protection. Huawei is one of the first Chinese enterprises to have signed
cross-licensing agreements with Western peers. Every year, Huawei pays approximately
US$300 million in royalties to legitimately use the patented technologies of industry
peers. Huawei also licenses our patented technologies to our peers. For example, just
recently, Huawei and Spain's Teletronic entered into a commercial cross-licensing
agreement for core LTE patents."
Huawei continuously contributes its own innovative patents to the industry. Each year,
the company invests over 10% of its revenue in R&D - with 10% of that going to truly
cutting-edge technologies. In 2012 alone, Huawei invested more than US$4.8 billion in R&D.
And, as of 2012, the company holds more than 30,240 approved patents.
"Europe has a long history of scientific innovation. Nearly all modern scientific
systems started from Europe in one way or another. Europe is also home to the world's best
talent, educational systems, and scientific research institutes. Most attractive to Huawei
is Europe's open scientific research environment and market system. The Horizon 2020
initiative of the European Commission promotes scientific research through government
policies, openly absorbs capabilities from all over the world, and promotes cooperation
between different parties. This initiative has set a benchmark globally. Huawei is
committed to contributing to Europe's innovative capabilities and to the Horizon 2020
initiative," said Chen.
Huawei actively cooperates with European companies and organizations on the
development of break-through innovations and then puts these products into their first
commercial use in Europe. For example, using its SingleRAN LTE solutions, Huawei deployed
world's first commercial LTE network for TeliaSonera in 2009 and deployed the world's
first LTE DD800 commercial network for Vodafone in 2011. Huawei has built two R&D centres
in Europe, and R&D offices in 12 European cities, employing 800 R&D engineers. This year,
Huawei established two new R&D offices in Finland and Ireland and plans to double its R&D
staff in Europe in the next three years.
"Under the global IPR framework, Huawei proactively cooperates with other enterprises.
We oppose IPR monopolies as they create competition barriers among enterprises, which in
turn hold back continued innovation across the industry. In the end, it is consumers who
lose out."
"We urgently need to strengthen IPR collaboration and protection, including paid use
mechanisms, to reduce disputes and promote innovation and technological advancement. To do
this, enterprises, research institutes, academic institutions, government regulators, and
other entities should cooperate in order to develop an open and unified industry standards
system, thus providing a global platform for innovation. Huawei will leverage our global
presence and influence to promote innovative cooperation across regions and around the
world."
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions
provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships,
we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud
computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises
and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions
have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's
population.
Surgical Notes Launches Ambulatory Surgery Center Network
New service promotes ASCs and brings choice to health plans, employers and the public for outpatient care
DALLAS, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Blankinship, president of Surgical Notes, the preeminent nationwide provider of transcription, coding and other related information technology services for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), has announced the launch of the Surgery Center Network (SCN), a new service that highlights and connects ASCs to the general public, insurance plans, group health and workers' compensation payers.
Hosted at http://www.SurgeryCenterNetwork.com, SCN features an established network of ASCs. By accessing the network, users can perform surgery cost comparisons, receive surgery education and outcomes data, and conduct searches to locate and evaluate ASCs in their neighborhood or throughout the country. Surgery centers joining the SCN network receive significant benefits, including a comprehensive listing and direct link to their website, and increased exposure to work-related and cash-paying patients.
"We have designed SCN to be a high-performance, specialty carve-out network that will educate healthcare consumers on what is an ASC and its benefits," said Blankinship. "Physicians at ASCs perform a diverse and growing range of surgical procedures that are safer, better quality, and more affordable than having these same procedures performed in hospitals and other settings. By providing information about the tremendous value of receiving care in an ASC, SCN will help bring to surgery centers the incremental patient volume they need and desire from private-pay patients, group health third-party administrators, employer groups, and workers' comp carriers."
There are significant plans to expand the services provided through SCN. In the coming weeks, the website will see a number of new features added, including a data quality and performance analysis portal developed with leading IT firm Fusion Labs and a property, casualty and medical malpractice rate estimator developed with Gallagher & Associates, the fourth largest risk management company in the world.
"We expect SCN to quickly become the premier direct listing association for ASCs," adds Blankinship. "It will bring choice to outpatient care, and do so through quality medicine with pricing transparency."
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CONTACT: Bud Brooks, VP-Development, Surgery Center Network, bbrooks@surgerycenternetwork.com, +1-214-347-9024
Alteryx Drives Deeper Insight into Customer Analytics
Advancing the Consumerization of Big Data with Strategic Analytics
IRVINE, Calif., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc., the leading provider of Strategic Analytics software, today announced Alteryx Strategic Analytics 8.5, further supporting the Consumerization of Big Data by putting powerful analytics into the hands of the business analyst and decision makers. At its annual Inspire 2013 conference in Phoenix, Ariz., Alteryx unveiled significant enhancements to its platform, including new capabilities to drive social media data into any analytics, the first native creation of the Tableau Data Extract, and a new designer interface specifically designed for line-of-business Data Artisans.
"With Alteryx Strategic Analytics 8.5, we are putting Big Data and customer analytics where they have the most value - into the hands of the business analyst and the decision maker," said George Mathew, president and chief operating officer, Alteryx. "We are providing a purpose-built product that enables Data Artisans to easily create the Big Data customer analytics that their sales, marketing and operations business decision makers need."
Alteryx Strategic Analytics 8.5 delivers increased benefits to Data Artisans and decision makers through:
-- New Big Data tools that allow all Data Artisans to inject social media
into any analytic app: This release includes new preview capabilities
for Twitter, Yelp and Foursquare that can be simply added into any
analytic workflow. Additionally, Alteryx is announcing a new partnership
with Gnip, the world's largest and most trusted provider of social media
data, and enabling the integration of the Gnip enterprise social media
streams into analytic applications.
-- The fastest way to get sophisticated analytics directly into the hands
of business decision makers: Alteryx Strategic Analytics 8.5 is the
first analytic platform to programmatically deliver Tableau Data Extract
files as a native output from an analytic process. This leverages the
new Tableau Data Extract API - a new capability of the upcoming Tableau
8.0 release. The Alteryx release, building on the Alteryx and Teradata
partnership, enables greater customer value from Teradata Unified Data
Architecture investments with support for Teradata Aster analytical
capabilities and a new high-speed Teradata data warehouse connector
which provides read/write capabilities. Alteryx will also provide a new
Oracle database bulk loader enabling Oracle customers to benefit from
large- scale data blending.
-- The easiest to use, sophisticated analytics platform with a modern,
intuitive analytic design experience: This release introduces a new user
interface that is purposely designed for the modern Data Artisan.
Additionally, Alteryx Strategic Analytics 8.5 makes it easy to integrate
location intelligence into analytic applications with new interactive
mapping capabilities. The release also enables deeper understanding of
customer behavior with new packaged predictive tools such as market
basket analysis and A/B testing.
"Kaiser Permanente has been using the Alteryx platform to blend all of the relevant data needed to get to those strategic decisions quicker and to implement our analytics projects faster," said Greg Hall, senior service optimization leader at Kaiser Permanente. "Alteryx Strategic Analytics 8.5 takes this integration to the next level to leverage an even broader array of data sources and offers a compelling new analytic design environment - both essential to us as we continue to expand our use of strategic analytics."
Alteryx Strategic Analytics 8.5 is scheduled for availability in April 2013. More information on Alteryx can be found here.
About Alteryx, Inc.
Alteryx provides an indispensable and easy-to-use analytics platform for enterprise companies making critical decisions that drive their business strategy and growth. Alteryx Strategic Analytics runs analytic applications that empower executives to identify and seize market opportunities, outsmart their competitors, increase customer loyalty and drive more revenue. It Humanizes Big Data by enabling business analysts and Data Artisans to combine Big Data with market knowledge, location insight, and business intelligence; easily perform predictive and spatial analytics; and produce analytic apps that can be shared via the private cloud or the Alteryx Analytics Gallery public cloud. Customers like Experian Marketing Services and McDonald's rely on Alteryx daily. Headquartered in Irvine, California, and with offices in Boulder and Silicon Valley, Alteryx empowers 250+ customers and 200,000+ users worldwide. Visit Alteryx, the leader in Strategic Analytics, today at http://www.alteryx.com or call 1-888-836-4274.
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Alteryx, Inc.
CONTACT: Brandy S. Baxter - Alteryx, Inc., Office: +1-650-375-2907, Email: bbaxter@alteryx.com, Twitter: @brandysbaxter; Morgan Griffith -Burson-Marsteller, Office: +1-415-690-0734, Email: Morgan.Griffith@bm.com
Vuzix begins initial shipments of M100 Smart Glasses to Developers
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) today announced that it has begun shipping M100 Smart Glasses to the first of its Gold developer partners - enabling them to start creating and testing their apps on the real hardware. Vuzix anticipates that all the Gold Developers will receive their units within the next 30 days as additional units become available.
Demonstrating its commitment to the market, Vuzix' developer program has moved into its second phase with the shipping of hardware to the first of its growing list of developers for the M100 Smart Glasses. As promised, the first of our developer partners will be receiving their smart glasses in the first quarter of 2013 so they can begin creating the future of applications in the wearable display space. Although the Vuzix M100 Developer Program is newly launched, Vuzix already has hundreds of developers signed up and creating smart glasses aware apps with additional developers signing-up daily.
Paul J. Travers, Chief Executive Officer says, "It is exciting to begin shipping our first M100 Smart Glasses to developers. Although we are seeing applications developed in most every market, there has been a strong focus on the industrial and medical markets."
Pete Wassell, President of Augmate Corporation (http://www.augmate.com), one of the first M100 Gold developers said, "Our Company has a focus on developing the fundamental tools that enable applications from training to warehousing. We are delighted to be one of the first to work with Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses. This new category of device is going to revolutionize many markets by injecting cloud connected, hands free and geospatially accurate information to applications that desperately need it. The M100 does a great job of delivering on that promise."
The Vuzix developer program offers early access to the M100 smart glasses, technical support and advice. Because the demand is strong, Vuzix is delivering the first smart glasses on a first come first served basis with custom built prototypes going exclusively to its Gold Developers.
The Vuzix M100, a hands free display peripheral for your smartphone, has a built in color display driven by a powerful processing engine running the Android OS, an integrated head tracker and GPS for spatial and positional awareness. An integrated camera enables video recording, still image capture and the potential for powerful augmented reality applications. Interactive tracking and an integrated camera, combined with newly developed applications on the M100 and a wireless link to the Cloud, enable the merging of virtual information with the real world. The M100 SDK is available in two versions, Gold and Silver. These SDKs are being delivered in stages and include frequent updates, hardware advances when released, and access to the developer center to provide technical and developer community support.
If you're a developer, please sign up to join Vuzix growing team of application developers at developer.vuzix.com. Be one of the first to support this amazing new step in the evolution of mobile information technology.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of video and cloud connected video eyewear products in the consumer, industrial, media and entertainment markets. The company's personal display products offer users a portable high quality viewing experience for industrial wearable displays, consumer digital content viewing as well as 3D, virtual and augmented reality experiences. Vuzix also provides developer software and support to enable the growth and development of AR applications for its mobile devices. With its origins in defense research and development for next generation display solutions, Vuzix holds over 44 patents and patents pending in the video eyewear field. The company has won 10 Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Awards, the RetailVision Best New Product and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (TSX-V:VZX - News, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan. For more information visit http://www.vuzix.com.
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Two discrete analytic solutions enable organizations to analyze what's happened and monitor what matters
VANCOUVER, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL, the company that is transforming audit and risk, announced today the launch of ACL(TM) Analytics Exchange (AX) version 4. AX--formerly ACL AuditExchange--goes beyond audit, enabling adjacent departments, including finance, risk and compliance, to protect the bottom line by identifying control deficiencies such as fraud and revenue leakage. Organizations are most vulnerable when they are negligent in testing controls, and the outcome--such as financial loss and reputational damage--can be costly.
AX technology powers two discrete solution offerings serving different business structures. The Data Analysis for Teams solution allows organizations to analyze transaction data and uncover what has happened so remediation can occur. The Enterprise Continuous Monitoring (ECM) solutionempowers companies to continuously monitor the health of their controls and proactively look for gaps.
"By automating control tests, tracking results and trends, and remediating exceptions, ACL's Enterprise Continuous Monitoring solution enables a proactive approach for identifying operational deficiencies and control gaps," said ACL customer Jason A. Gross, CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, ACDA, Vice President, Controls Management, Siemens Financial Services, Inc. "ECM will really simplify continuous monitoring and add significant value to the control framework as an integral solution."
The newly released version of AX enhances usability and performance with powerful new features:
-- Better Integration with Enterprise IT Infrastructure: a new application
programming interface (API) enables the IT department to remotely
perform AX functions, including administering access permissions, as
well as scheduling and running analytic tests at off-peak hours
-- Improved Analytics Scheduling: reduce manual effort by creating a
sequential chain of analytics--increasing productivity and saving time
in complex control testing situations
-- More Efficient Analytic File Management: archive previous analytic
projects for future re-use to save on storage capacity, simplify version
control and maintain a clean virtual workspace
"Every month, new reports emerge of organizations being fined by international watchdogs for anti-bribery, privacy and fraudulent breaches; lack of adherence to industry-specific regulations; or corporate governance issues," said Laurie Schultz, President and CEO of ACL. "AX is a cost-effective way to monitor and test controls to protect the bottom line."
Supporting resources:
-- To learn more about ACL(TM) Analytics Exchange, visit: http://www.acl.com/solutions/products/acl-analytics-exchange/
-- For the latest news and views on compliance, risk, fraud and audit,
visit: http://www.acl.com/blog
-- Follow @ACLServices on Twitter
-- Join ACL on LinkedIn: http://www.acl.com/LinkedIn
-- Like ACL Services on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ACLServices
About ACL
ACL delivers technology solutions that are transforming audit and risk management. Through a combination of software and expert content, ACL enables powerful internal controls that identify and mitigate risk, protect profits, and accelerate performance.
Driven by a desire to expand the horizons of audit and risk management so they can deliver greater strategic business value, we develop and advocate technology that strengthens results, simplifies adoption, and improves usability. ACL's integrated family of products--including our cloud?based audit and compliance management solution and flagship data analytics products--combine all vital components of audit and risk, and are used seamlessly at all levels of the organization, from the C?suite to front line audit and risk professionals and the business managers they interface with. Enhanced reporting and dashboards provide transparency and business context that allows organizations to focus on what matters.
And, thanks to 25 years of experience and our consultative approach, we ensure fast, effective implementation, so customers realize concrete business results fast at low risk. Our actively engaged community of more than 14,000 customers around the globe--including 89% of the Fortune 500--tells our story best. Here are just a few. Visit us online at http://www.acl.com.
2013 Huntkey New Year Promotion - Second Prize Winner Revealed
SHENZHEN, China, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, is holding its 2013 New Year Power Supply Unit Promotion in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan now until March 31, 2013. During the promotion period, customers who purchase selected models of Huntkey products will receive a scratch card and have the opportunity to win a gorgeous prize provided by Huntkey!
Today, Huntkey reveals the winner of the second prize. His name is Konstantin Shorets, and he lives in Taraz City, Kazakhstan.
"I bought the power supply from Logycom Company. Huntkey power supply always features high quality and reasonable price. I have been using it for a long time. Thanks, Huntkey, for holding such a good event and thanks for the prize. This PBA2000 power bank comes very handy in daily life. I love it. I hope you all can win the prizes," said Konstantin Shorets.
Up until now, more than 50% of the prizes have been claimed. Please seize the opportunity if interested. All are welcome to take part in this event. Detailed information about the promotion is as follows.
Event period: January 1 to March 31, 2013
Selected models:
CP Series / Green Power Series / APFC Series / GS Series
Prize set:
First prize: new iPad ×3
Second prize: PBA2000 power bank ×700
Third prize: CarMate S101 car charger ×3,000
Important Message for Customers:
1. First-prize winners should give their original invoices and scratch cards
to their local official distributors and write down the model number and
series number. The shop assistant will keep duplicates of the invoice and
the scratch card, model number and series number as backups. The prize
and the original invoice will be delivered to the winner when all of the
above information is confirmed.
2. Winners should keep the duplicates of their invoices and scratch cards
properly before receiving the prizes.
3. Winners should provide correct contact details so that Huntkey can mail
the prizes in time.
4. The second and third prize winners can get their prizes in the store at
once if the items are in stock; otherwise the store will contact
customers about when they can return to pick up the prizes.
5. For any question about the promotion, please contact an official local
distributor.
6. The promotion will run until March 31, 2013.
The right of final interpretation of this event is reserved by Huntkey.
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, etc. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, Dell, Best Buy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, etc.
HONG KONG, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It is always the best thing to enjoy life bathing in the sunshine, especially in this green Spring. You always feel like you're the luckiest person on Earth.
To delight all of the positive people out there we are looking for folks who can join us for a FREE SPRING GIFT! Please keep reading if you are interested in a FREE GIFT to kick off your sunny and green Spring.
DinoDirect is a company engaged in Global B2C business, offering around 2000 categories/ 700,000 products including android tablets, women's clothing, men's clothing to the customers all over the world. Spring is always the nicest season of the 4, but the global B2C business, like so many others that is very important to serve our customers. In this early season for the new 2013, we're offering every 1-year-old Facebook user a chance to get FREE SAMPLES from us. Anybody who loves online shopping and to compare prices and pay less will be eager to get some FREE ITEMS. We're the right choice for a piece of fashionable clothing, you can buy women's jumpsuits, or stylish digital products, such as android tablet, digital camcorder and tablet pc, or even if you have a wedding around the corner, so you can buy celebrity dresses , or more in this season.
If you like to shop online we should say that you are absolutely that right person for us to look for around the corner. Now we kindly invite you to join us for our "APPLY FREE SAMPLE" campaign.
There are 3 simple steps to go:
-- Step 1: Pick 3 items at Dinodirect every week
-- Step 2: Post them onto your FB timeline with the link inserted, as well
as the item's image attached (Each post gets a link from us by messaging
Dino cooperation(the official facebook), which is the only strict part
for this event.)
-- Step 3: Repeat Steps 1 & 2 for another 3 weeks. What's more, we offer
you free samples under US$15.00 from the post you have made in Step2.
You need to pay extra amount if the item values over US$15.00. One round
lasts for every 4 weeks, and we take your each round starting from the
1st day you ask us for post link.
DinoDirect promise that you can join us without any venture for ZERO COST, ANY OVER 1-YEAR-OLD FB USER AVAILABLE to get free samples you love, and those with their own product sources aiming at making money from us are highly welcomed. Those elites for good performance can get more free gifts and higher gift cards. So come and enjoy the trip to win your gift.
We welcome your participation and wish you good luck!
About DinoDirect.com
DinoDirect China Limited is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products at competitive prices by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.
DinoDirect.com possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and is an efficient marketing team among similar industries.
NEW YORK, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Marketing & Promotions, Inc. (OTCQB: AMKT) an Integrated Marketing Company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets of FuturLink, SA, a pioneer in the field of location-based mobile marketing. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. FuturLink has developed innovative platforms utilizing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, QR and NFC to create, manage and deploy mobile marketing campaigns.
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mobiquity Networks, Ace operates the largest mall-based proximity marketing network in the US, covering 75 malls and a potential audience of 95 million monthly consumers. Prior to the acquisition, Mobiquity licensed the US rights to FuturLink's technology. As the technology owner, Ace/Mobiquity will realize immediate cost savings, and will leverage the hardware and software included in the acquisition to expand its mall-based network footprint in the US.
According to Sean Trepeta, President of Mobiquity, "The acquisition of FuturLink's technology and corresponding patents is a natural next step in our vertical integration strategy, and gives us tremendous flexibility and autonomy as we look to expand our network here in the US and abroad."
Prior to the acquisition, FuturLink had invested approximately $5 million in developing the hardware, software, IP and product line that includes a number of technologies to create and manage mobile marketing campaigns. In addition to the technology, Ace/Mobiquity has acquired FuturLink's former subscriber base. Ace/Mobiquity intends to service this market, and should generate revenue spanning five continents.
Continuing their established partnership, Ace/Mobiquity and Blue Bite will jointly maintain the global proximity marketing network, and will work to enhance the platform capabilities through the integration of additional mobile solutions, including Blue Bite's mTAG® Platform.
"When we began developing proximity marketing services in the US, we completed an exhaustive global search for the best in class technology platform," said Dean Julia, Co-CEO of Ace Marketing. "We chose FuturLink's solution based on performance and innovation. This technology is the cornerstone of our national location-based mobile marketing network, and we are excited to bring this platform in-house."
ABOUT "ACE"
Ace Marketing & Promotions, Inc. is a business and technology development company focusing on advanced integrated marketing platforms, mobile marketing, social networks, website development and digital media. The Company's 3 business divisions are: Ace Marketing (Integrated Marketing Technologies), Venn Media (Integrated Website Development and Social Media Platform) and Mobiquity Networks (Location Based Mobile Marketing Network). For more information you can visit:
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Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, changes in levels of competition, possible loss of customers, and the company's ability to attract and retain key personnel.
Boy Scouts of America Introduces Game Design Merit Badge
Merit badge challenges Scouts to create fun activities for family and friends
DALLAS, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Games are an important element in every culture around the globe. Simple games give structure to children's playtime and help enforce basic social skills like courtesy, sharing, and taking turns, and more intricate games can help children hone their logic, strategy, and even mathematics skills. Through Game Design, its newest merit badge, the Boy Scouts of America is opening the door for Scouts to put their creativity to the test. BSA representatives will introduce the new title at the SXSW Gaming Expo in Austin, Texas--a three-day event that provides gamers and game designers alike an opportunity to interact and learn from one another.
Whether it's soccer, a family night board game, or a handheld electronic device--playing challenges us to overcome long odds, tell compelling stories, and work with or against one another. Games motivate both young and old to find creative solutions, practice new skills, and keep their brains active. Scouts who work on the Game Design merit badge will likely look at the games they play differently and with a new level of appreciation. To earn this merit badge, a Scout is required to analyze different types of games; describe play value, content, and theme; and understand the significance of intellectual property as it relates to the game industry.
Over a two-year period, volunteers from the game industry and game enthusiasts across the country created and tested the merit badge requirements and accompanying pamphlet text to ensure the merit badge pamphlet held the young person's interest, was challenging and fun, and required minimal out-of-pocket expense to complete.
The Scout puts his newfound knowledge to use by designing a game and creating a design notebook for this project. In his notebook, the Scout must demonstrate an initial concept, multiple design iterations based on initial testing, and feedback from blind testing. Once his concept is approved, the Scout can begin to build a prototype of his game. Testing of a Scout's game can be done at Scouting functions such as camp outings. For his game design, he can choose from a wide range of media, from cards to boards, dice, and even designing a smartphone application.
Test Your Game Knowledge
1. Egyptian hieroglyphs dating to 5200 B.C. depict a rock-throwing game that
we now know as what?
2. These randomizing tools were first made of sheep knuckle bones. What are
they?
3. What horse riding game did the Persians developed to train their cavalry?
4. The Scottish parliament banned this game to keep troops from getting
distracted during archery practice. What is it?
5. The first known American reference to what many recognize as our national
pastime baseball happened in what year?
6. This sport was developed in 1891 to provide indoor physical activity for
the boys in a teacher's gym class. What is it?
7. What 19(th) century novel first described Charades, the party game of
acting and guessing?
8. The Landlord's Game of the early 1900s is now known as what?
9. This table tennis simulation was originally meant to be a training
project for a new engineer at Atari. What is it?
10. The first iconic video game character was also the highest-earning
arcade game in history. What is it?
11. With more than a billion downloads, this puzzle game has redefined the
way people interact with phones and other mobile electronic devices.
What is it?
The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be "Prepared. For Life.(®)" The Scouting organization is composed of 2.6 million youth members between the ages of 7 and 21 and 1 million adult volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit http://www.scouting.org.
Aflac's New Calculator Helps Show Real Cost of Accident and Illness
Innovative online tool helps educate consumers by illustrating medical, household and out-of-pocket expenses for treatment of specific injuries and diseases
COLUMBUS, Ga., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the No. 1 provider of supplemental and guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States, has launched the Real Cost Calculator, an innovative online tool that helps consumers understand the costs associated with common illnesses and injuries such as cancer, heart attack, fractured limbs and others. With health care costs on the rise, consumers may not be aware of the out-of-pocket medical and household costs they will face if they or a family member are injured or diagnosed with an illness - even if they have major medical insurance.
Data from the calculator shows that medical conditions like cancer or stroke can result in thousands of dollars in unexpected out-of-pocket medical costs and expenses. For instance, the mean charge for a hospital stay for a heart attack is $65,427 according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.(1)
Real Cost Calculator -- Simple and Easy To Use
This interactive tool is designed to show in three easy steps, the potential out-of-pocket medical and household costs and other expenses that are associated with numerous injuries and illnesses. By visiting aflac.com/realcost, consumers can get a better understanding of these costs and how Aflac policies can help offset them.
"Every day I hear about consumers being blindsided by the unanticipated costs of a medical emergency. The reality is that costs for treatment show no sign of decreasing -- which can mean that consumers will need to cover a wide range of expenses associated with an accident or illness," said Michael Zuna, Aflac executive vice president and chief marketing and sales officer. "Our goal with the Real Cost Calculator is to not just reveal how quickly these costs can add up, but to empower consumers to be more proactive when it comes to insurance and preparing for the unexpected. We're also able to show them how Aflac can help them in their time of need and cover a portion of those expenses."
How does the calculator work?
The Real Cost Calculator incorporates data from numerous national public sources to show the average costs of a variety of medical conditions. In the short time it takes to use the tool, consumers may be surprised to find:
-- The average cost to treat a broken leg is more than $10,000.(2)
-- The average annual expense for people diagnosed with diabetes is
$11,744.(3)
-- Some of the newer cancer treatments can cost about $10,000 a month.(4)
Visit aflac.com/realcost to test the new calculator and clearly see how Aflac helps offset the real cost of an illness or injury.
(1) The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), 2010, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), accessed on Feb. 4, 2013.
(2) Healthcare Leadership Council, accessed on Feb. 4, 2013.
(3) American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Care 31:596-615, 2008, accessed on Feb. 4, 2013.
(4) American Cancer Society, accessed on Feb. 4, 2013.
About the Aflac Real Cost Calculator
Aflac's Real Cost Calculator is an innovative tool to help users understand the real costs associated with illnesses or injuries. These costs include:
-- Everyday household expenses (rent/mortgage, utilities and car payments)
that continue if you are unable to work - which for many people means
not earning a paycheck.
-- Out-of-pocket costs for things such as transportation to follow-up
medical appointments, caregiving, childcare and medical equipment.
-- Medical treatment expenses not covered by major medical insurance such
as medication and physical therapy.
The Calculator incorporates data from numerous public sources (including public health agencies, healthcare providers, and voluntary health organizations) to show the average total costs of a variety of medical conditions.
The data presented in this tool is for illustrative purposes only. The Aflac policy payout values are averages; and are not guarantees of an amount to be paid for the listed conditions. Aflac payout data shown is based on historical claims over a 10-year period, across all product plans in force at the time. The values represent the average amount of claims paid to a policyholder with the condition over the timeframe (2000-2010). Aflac policies are not available in all states and may vary by state and plan level. Benefits payable are determined at time of claim.
The Real Cost Calculator demonstrates how Aflac's products help provide policyholders with a safety net if they are sick or hurt.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For nearly six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac individual and group insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For seven consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2013, FORTUNE magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 15th consecutive year. Also, in 2013, FORTUNE magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for the 12th time, ranking the company number one in the life and health insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, visit aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.
*The information provided in this tool is illustrative only. These values do not guarantee an amount to be paid for the listed conditions. Policies may not be available in all states, and benefits may vary by state and plan level selected. Benefits payable are determined at time of claim. "Help From Aflac" benefit payout data shown is based on Aflac claims paid from 2000 to 2010, across all plans in force at the time, for the specific illness or injury shown. The dollar amounts shown represent the average amount of claims paid to a policyholder with that condition during the time frame from 2000-2010.
Qstride To Exhibit At Gartner Business Intelligence & Analytics Summit in Grapevine, Texas Showcasing Mobile Business Intelligence
DETROIT, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Qstride, a leading force in the Business Intelligence and Analytics world, today announced they will be an exhibitor at the Gartner Business Intelligence & Analytics Summit in Grapevine, Texas showcasing Mobile Business Intelligence.
The Gartner BI & Analytics Summit is one of the premier business analytics event providing must-have insights, frameworks and best practices for maximizing the business impact of information management and business analytics programs.
Qstride, one of the leading business intelligence firms in the U.S. who is also a MicroStrategy valued-added reseller and partner, will reveal one of its Mobile Business Intelligence applications to an expected 1,200 attendees at the awe-inspiring Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
Gartner which publishes its Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms Report* yearly positioned MicroStrategy in the Leaders Quadrant. Leaders are vendors that are strong in the breadth and depth of their BI platform capabilities, and can deliver on enterprise wide implementations that support a broad BI strategy. Leaders articulate a business proposition that resonates with buyers, supported by the viability and operational capability to deliver on a global basis. Small vendors, which may lack strong scores for geographic or vertical strategy, or breadth of capabilities in the offering (product) criterion, are still Leaders due to the strength of their market understanding and marketing strategy. The evidence that they are market leaders comes from the fact that most of the market is trying to imitate the simplicity of their architecture and the ease of use that it provides.
"Mobile Business Intelligence gives leaders access to specific company metrics that allow them to make better business decisions faster that affect the bottom line in the power of their hands in real-time," said Shane Gianino, Vice President of National Business Development at Qstride. "Chairman and CEO of MicroStrategy Michael Saylor wrote a book titled The Mobile Wave. It describes how Mobile intelligence will change how businesses operate and change entire industries including the economies they power. As research data indicates, we are seeing a large number of companies undertaking Mobile BI due to the need for higher efficiency in business processes."
*Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms, Kurt Schlegel, et al, February 5, 2013.
Three-Night Live Concert Series Offers Fans Free Tickets to See Artists They Connected to on New Myspace
LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Returning to Austin for the fifth year, Myspace (new.myspace.com), announced today that it will bring its legendary Myspace Secret Shows(®) to an undisclosed downtown Austin location, March 14-16 during the SXSW Music Festival.
In true Secret Show fashion, audiences won't know who's performing until the day before each show, when they'll hear it directly from the artists themselves. The eclectic lineup will feature artists curated by Myspace to appeal to fans descending on the live music capital of the world. We wish we could say more, but it is a secret.
"Knowing how serious Austinites are about music, we thought they'd appreciate hearing it straight from their favorite artists first," said Christian Parkes, global vice president of marketing, Myspace. "We're bringing a diverse slate of talent to SXSW that's reflective of the democracy of the new Myspace."
The shows will be completely free and open to audiences on a first-come, first-served basis. Keeping in line with its promise to help connect artists with their fans, each Myspace Secret Show artist will decide how they want to get the word out, giving fans all the more reason to connect to their favorite artists on the new Myspace today.
DETAILS
Who: It's a Secret
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What: Myspace Secret Show
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When: Thursday, March 14 Secret Show
(artists announced March 13)
Friday, March 15 Secret Show
(artists announced March 14)
Saturday, March 16 Secret Show
(artists announced March 15)
Doors open at 10:00 p.m. CST
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Where: SXSW Music Festival
Myspace Secret Show venue to be
announced by each artist
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How: Artists will announce their
Myspace Secret Show the day
before their performance,
sending a link for fans to
connect with them on the new
Myspace to get tickets. Once
they've connected, fans will
receive details on ticket pick-
up location and timing.
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About Myspace:
Myspace (new.myspace.com) is a place where creative people come to connect, discover, and share. Showcasing artists and their work, the site gives people access to 53 million tracks and videos--the world's largest digital music library. With roots in music and social, the platform is built to empower all artists--from musicians and designers to writers and photographers--helping them connect with audiences, collaborators, and partners to achieve their goals. Through an open design, compelling editorial features, and analytics-based recommendations, Myspace creates a creative community of people who connect around mutual affinity and inspiration for the purpose of shaping, sharing, and discovering what's next.
For Myspace Secret Show media inquiries, tickets and credentials please contact:
Ivy Mollenkamp
Rogers & Cowan
imollenkamp@rogersandcowan.com
Jennie Boddy
Press Here
jennie@pressherepublicity.com
For general Myspace media inquiries, please contact:
Neda Azarfar
Myspace
nazarfar@myspace-inc.com
Magisto Hits Milestone of 5 Million Users With 1 Million Downloads in the Last Month
International Market Expansion, New Partnerships And Feature Launches Contribute To Surge
Smart Photo Editing Introduced Today
NEW YORK, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Magisto--which provides the easiest way to create and share professional quality personal movies--has reached a milestone of 5 million users. In a swell of consumer adoption, 1 million downloads have taken place in the last month alone. The latest increase in users can largely be attributed to product iterations, new partnerships and market expansion into Asia.
To mark the occasion, Magisto has further refined the art of personal movie making with the introduction of smart photo editing that pairs photos with its core video production features. The new functionality launched today on iOS and an Android version will be available in the coming weeks. Examples can be seen here.
"We've been concentrating on developing easy to use editing and production features that shift social video from the sharing of disjointed clips to full-spectrum storytelling," said Oren Boiman, CEO of Magisto. "The recent growth tells us that we're headed in the right direction. By combining photos, videos and our smart production technology, we're giving people more raw material to tell their stories, and offering greater ease in chronicling their lives."
Magisto has recently expanded into the Asian market by launching a localized version in Japan and entering into a partnership with Softbank-backed Between--a tool to facilitate digital connectivity between couples with calendars, messages and media.
The Magisto/Between collaboration included a new 'Romantic" theme from Magisto as a choice for personal production. Between users were prompted to send a Valentine's Magisto video to their significant other via a direct link to the app. More than 100,000 Valentine movies were made using the new theme.
"Between doesn't support video sharing yet, but it is one of the most requested features among our users," said Erin Chang, in charge of overseas business development at Between. "Collaboration with Magisto helped us improve our service."
Additionally, Magisto recently partnered with The Webbys to create the SmartPhonies One-Minute Movie Awards. Thousands of movies were created and entered into the competition, and voting is taking place through March 10. The first annual SmartPhonies Awards coincided with Google Play's Oscars® promotion that featured Magisto.
About Magisto
Driven by artificial intelligence and simple user experience, Magisto is an ecosystem for creating and sharing professional quality personal movies. It automatically selects the most compelling moments and, like an expert video editor, weaves them together to convey a story with customized styles and music. Magisto can be used across iOS, Android and the Web, and is the highest-rated video creation app in Google Play and iOS App stores.
The company is funded by Horizons Ventures and Magma Venture Partner and maintains its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel with offices in New York and California. To learn more, visit http://www.magisto.com.
First-to-market sourcing platform gives companies unprecedented social media marketing resources to hire employees, advocates
Allows consumers to leverage their influence, Companies to identify "Networking Superstars" for marketing campaigns
HOUSTON, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HireInfluence, Inc. (http://www.HireInfluence.com), the first-to-market platform for companies to identify, analyze and verify an individual's influence and networking value, launched. As the first social media platform that goes beyond an influencer score by gauging real, impactful influence with quantified results, HireInfluence will change the game on who is considered "influential" and how companies approach marketing campaigns.
For consumers, HireInfluence is a platform that allows them to showcase their abilities, be discovered by companies looking for advocates and validate their social ability - showing a true social footprint.
For companies, by giving a 360-degree view of an individual's social media and work history, HireInfluence allows companies to quickly research and immediately identify the most impactful brand and product advocates for a marketing campaign or do a "social media background check" on a candidate.
"Other platforms simply score influence, but HireInfluence has created the gold standard in identifying and engaging marketing professionals. Nowhere else can a business instantly find impactful, influential advocates based on its specific search criteria," said Jason Pampell, HireInfluence CEO and Founder. "From hiring advocates for a campaign to filling a permanent position, companies want to be sure that who they make an investment in will deliver, and HireInfluence has taken the criteria that companies need to make that decision and built a platform around it."
Some of the capabilities and highlights of the HireInfluence interface include:
-- Search - A search engine that gives businesses unprecedented search
criteria options to strategically identify and leverage "Networking
Superstars" in their target market or industry.
-- Proprietary Score - A "Strength Factor" score based on real influence,
to include the level of impact the influencer has via each social
channel, as well as real work experience within specific industries.
-- Social analyzing - A first-to-market aggregation and validation of the
results, to include demographics of friends and followers, location of
influence, key words used and engaged vs. fake followers, to name a few.
-- Star Rating - Each person's profile has a star rating given by other
companies as well as rankings against other Networkers to "recruit with
confidence."
-- Social Media Background Check - Printed profile for a sales or
promotional employment opportunity.
Currently, customers can download their social media profile and work experience onto the platform in a few easy steps and use the score and impact breakdown to market themselves to companies as well as compare how influential they are to others. Through a subscription based on number of profiles viewed, businesses can then search, identify and engage advocates for marketing campaigns as well as research potential full-time employees - which will be available in the next 60 days.
"Major companies have already realized the impact digital influencers have on marketing campaigns and created result-oriented campaigns around them. While a focus on social interaction statistics currently may not be considered top priority in the employment process, it will be very soon as companies continue to study and understand the ROI on network-based marketing and the demand for these social superstars grows," said Pampell.
ABOUT HIREINFLUENCE
HireInfluence aims to become the standard in social recruiting. It brings networking experts together with companies that would like to use their services full time or for contract promotional projects. The site was designed by Jason Pampell, a technical entrepreneur and brand strategist. To learn more about HireInfluence, visit: http://www.hireinfluence.com/
CONTACT: Trey Ditto at trey@dittopublicaffairs.com or 512-619-1343
SOURCE HireInfluence, Inc.
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HireInfluence, Inc.
VIVUS Launches Mobile App to Help Patients Lose Weight
"Q AND ME" ENCOURAGES LIFESTYLE SKILLS TO AID IN LASTING WEIGHT LOSS
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS) announced today the launch of the Q and Me(TM) app, a no-cost mobile app available through iTunes and Google Play Store designed to help patients meet their weight loss goals. Q and Me can be used by anyone wanting to develop skills that can lead to lasting weight loss.
The Q and Me Patient Support Program (http://www.QandMEsupport.com) is designed to guide patients in incorporating proper nutrition and physical activity into everyday life. The program provides patients the ability to:
-- Set personal weight loss and fitness goals
-- Track weight, food intake/calories and physical activities/calories
burned
-- Receive personalized emails providing motivation and tips
-- Access easy-to-prepare recipe suggestions
The new Q and Me app for Apple and Android-based devices now allows users to access important tools while on the go: Food Log, Activity Log, and BMI Calculator.
"VIVUS is committed to supporting healthcare providers and patients in their treatment of obesity," said Michael P. Miller, senior vice president and chief commercial officer of VIVUS. "The Q and Me app can help make the weight loss journey more manageable by empowering people to make changes that may lead to meaningful weight loss."
About Qsymia(®)
Qsymia is approved in the U.S. and is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m(2) or greater (obese) or 27 kg/m(2) or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related medical condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
The effect of Qsymia on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been established. The safety and effectiveness of Qsymia in combination with other products intended for weight loss, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and herbal preparations, have not been established.
Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules CIV is contraindicated in pregnancy; in patients with glaucoma; in hyperthyroidism; in patients receiving treatment or within 14 days following treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs); or in patients with hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, topiramate, or any of the inactive ingredients in Qsymia.
Qsymia can cause fetal harm. Females of reproductive potential should have a negative pregnancy test before treatment and monthly thereafter and use effective contraception consistently during Qsymia therapy. If a patient becomes pregnant while taking Qsymia, treatment should be discontinued immediately, and the patient should be informed of the potential hazard to the fetus.
The most commonly observed side effects in controlled clinical studies, 5% or greater and at least 1.5 times placebo, include paraesthesia, dizziness, dysgeusia, insomnia, constipation, and dry mouth.
About VIVUS
VIVUS is a biopharmaceutical company commercializing and developing innovative, next-generation therapies to address unmet needs in obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes and sexual health for U.S., Europe and other world markets. Qsymia is also in phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.vivus.com.
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "likely," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "opportunity" and "should," among others. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our limited commercial experience with Qsymia in the U.S.; the timing of initiation and completion of the clinical studies required as part of the approval of Qsymia by the United States Food and Drug Administration, or FDA; the response from the FDA to the data that VIVUS will submit relating to post-approval clinical studies; the impact of the indicated uses and contraindications contained in the Qsymia label and the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, or REMS, requirements; the impact of distribution of Qsymia through a certified home delivery pharmacy network; whether or not the FDA approves our amendment to the REMS for Qsymia, which, if approved, would allow dispensing through select certified retail pharmacies to increase access while meeting all requirements of the REMS; that we may be required to provide further analysis of previously submitted clinical trial data; the negative opinion of the European Medicines Agency's, or EMA, Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, or CHMP, for the Marketing Authorization Application, or MAA, for Qsymia; our ability to successfully commercialize or establish a marketing partnership for avanafil, which will be marketed in the U.S. under the name STENDRA(TM); the ability of our partners to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals to manufacture and adequately supply our products to meet demand; our history of losses and variable quarterly results; substantial competition; risks related to the failure to protect our intellectual property and litigation in which we may become involved; uncertainties of government or third party payer reimbursement; our reliance on sole source suppliers; our limited sales and marketing and manufacturing experience; our reliance on third parties and our collaborative partners; our failure to continue to develop innovative investigational drug candidates and drugs; risks related to the failure to obtain FDA or foreign authority clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA or foreign authority regulations; our ability to demonstrate through clinical testing the safety and effectiveness of our investigational drug candidates; the timing of initiation and completion of clinical trials and submissions to foreign authorities; the results of post-marketing studies are not favorable; compliance with post-marketing regulatory standards is not maintained; the volatility and liquidity of the financial markets; our liquidity and capital resources; and our expected future revenues, operations and expenditures. As with any pharmaceutical in development, there are significant risks in the development, the regulatory approval, and the commercialization of new products. There are no guarantees that the product will receive regulatory approval outside the United States for any indication or prove to be commercially successful. VIVUS does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in VIVUS's Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2012, and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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