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Apartments.com Extends Invitation for America to "LIKE" Them to Help End Homelessness

Now Through the End of 2012, Apartments.com Will Donate $1 for Every LIKE on Facebook to Benefit People Serving People of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Vogel Alcove of Dallas, Texas

CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of the holidays, Apartments.com is extending its second annual "Raising Awareness. Taking Action: A Campaign to Help End Homelessness" initiative through the end of 2012. For every new "LIKE" received on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Apartments.com) during the months of November and December, Apartments.com will donate $1 -up to $25,000--to benefit People Serving People of Minneapolis, MN and Vogel Alcove of Dallas, Texas. These organizations have been identified as the beneficiaries of this year's campaign based on the outstanding services they provide to help people affected by homelessness in their individual cities. Apartments.com made a $15,000 donation to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless during their inaugural effort in 2011.

"We decided to extend our initiative through the end of this year to help generate as many 'likes' as possible so we can hopefully reach our goal and make the full donation to both of the worthy organizations this year," states Dick Burke, senior vice president and general manager, Apartments.com. "We help hundreds of thousands of people find new apartment homes each year, and we believe having a roof over your head is a fundamental human need, which is why we created this campaign to do our small part to help alleviate the burden of homelessness."

"Vogel Alcove helps families who are experiencing homelessness - families with young children who have experienced the harsh effects of poverty. We are so happy to partner with Apartments.com in this campaign to help end homelessness," says Karen Hughes, Vogel Alcove president and CEO. "Every 'like' will contribute to making a huge difference to the youngest victims of homelessness in our community."

"The new face of homelessness is that of a five year old child.  By supporting People Serving People, you can change a homeless child's life," states Daniel Gumnit, CEO of People Serving People.  "Support through the creative efforts of Apartments.com will provide shelter and solutions to help families break the cycle of poverty."

Burke continues, "While we are donating this year to Dallas and Minneapolis-based organizations, we believe engaging people through social media will help increase awareness about the issues facing homeless individuals and families on a national scale.  We are honored to be able to continue this effort in two great cities."

The Apartments.com initiative, "Raising Awareness. Taking Action: A Campaign to Help End Homelessness," joins other high-profile efforts--including National Homeless Youth Awareness Month and National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week--during the month of November, to heighten visibility and bring in funds to benefit organizations that advocate for and serve the homeless. 

Apartments.com is making a $1 donation for every new "LIKE" received on their Facebook page on behalf of the people who participate between November 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012, up to a maximum of $25,000, to be divided equally between People Serving People of Minneapolis, MN and Vogel Alcove of Dallas, TX. Participants are not required to make any financial contribution, just simply visit (http://www.facebook.com/Apartments.com) and click "LIKE"before December 31, 2012 to have $1 donated on their behalf to help end homelessness. 

About People Serving People

People Serving People provides emergency shelter to 99 homeless families every night in Hennepin County. Located in Downtown Minneapolis, this 10-story building is essentially a hotel whose primary form of hospitality comes in helping families to overcome homelessness. Families come to the shelter because of landlord foreclosures, job loss, financial crisis, evictions, overwhelming medical expenses, etc - and they leave with stronger community connections, dedicated advocates, employment, stable housing, and a chance at a better future. The heart and soul of People Serving People's work is the time spent on strengthening the futures of the 200+ children at the shelter every day - through early childhood education, healthy meals, volunteer readers and tutors, healthcare, family activities, school transportation, and stabilization of family life. Everyone deserves to have a place to call home - and People Serving People depends on the community's support to help families find their way home. Visit them on the web http://www.peopleservingpeople.org for more information.

About Vogel Alcove

Vogel Alcove is a free therapeutic early childhood education center serving Dallas' youngest victims of poverty: homeless children ages six weeks to five years old. Vogel Alcove offers homeless parents a safe and nurturing place to leave their young children while they work to rebuild their lives.  With a capacity of 115 children daily, Vogel Alcove serves homeless children living in one of 22 affiliate programs which include homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, transitional housing programs, and community resources for homeless families.  The Alcove's services include early childhood education using developmentally-appropriate, research-based curriculum and assessment tools; screenings to check for developmental delays and/or disorders, and intervention if necessary (including speech, occupational, and physical therapy); nutritious home cooked meals using a USDA-certified menu; clinical case management for families; an early childhood mental health specialist to  address the mental, social and emotional needs of the children; access to medical and dental care; and an on-site Community Resource Center to provide families with everything they may need to assist in their recovery from homelessness and family violence. For more information visit http://www.vogelalcove.org.

About Apartments.com

Apartments.com (http://www.apartments.com) is a leading national apartment Internet listing subscription service with more than 50,000 unique addresses representing millions of rental units from managed properties, newspaper classifieds and for-rent-by-owner properties. By incorporating the most relevant products to reach renters, including personalized searches and highly-visual ads featuring live chat, real-time rent, online video walk-through demonstrations, professional photography, a mobile website and iPhone and Android apps, Apartments.com creates easy access to its listings. Providing unmatched exposure to its advertisers through an intuitive name, strategic search engine placements and featured partnerships and more than 120 newspaper websites and innovative emerging media, Apartments.com reaches millions of renters nationwide, driving both qualified traffic and highly-engaged renters to leasing offices across the country. Apartments.com is a division of Chicago-based Classified Ventures, LLC. The Apartments.com network of apartment rental websites includes Apartment Home Living (http://www.apartmenthomeliving.com), a leading social media apartment website distinguished by a "live for fun" community experience, proprietary lifestyle matching and local living guides to help renters find their perfect place to live; Rental Homes Plus (http://www.rentalhomesplus.com),an online destination where house hunters who prefer to rent can choose from a robust inventory of houses, condos, town houses, duplexes and apartments from around the country; and Rentfish (http://www.rentfish.com), a nationalapartment websiteoffering customizable searches by neighborhood, favorite coffee spot, sports arena, famous landmark and more.

SOURCE  Apartments.com

Apartments.com

CONTACT: Brittney Theriault, +1-847-582-1610, Brittney@salmonborre.com

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

MagnaChip Engages with eMemory in Joint Development of Leading Edge 0.18um EEPROM IP

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip") (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed signal semiconductor products, today announced that it has partnered with eMemory Technology, Inc. of Taiwan  in the development of leading edge 0.18um EEPROM intellectual property (IP). By adding eMemory's advanced EEPROM IP to MagnaChip's existing non-volatile memory (NVM) IP portfolio, MagnaChip can provide enhanced foundry services for its global customers requiring high-performance embedded NVM IC design solutions.

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MagnaChip's 0.18um EEPROM process implements world-class cell size by using its patented side-wall selective transistor cell (SSTC) structure driving multiple voltage levels from 1.8V, 1.8V+3.3V and 1.8V+5.0V. The joint development of advanced NVM IP with eMemory enhances MagnaChip's existing 0.18um EEPROM IP portfolio. eMemory is a recognized leader in embedded NVM IP design and the joint development program will provide additional embedded NVM solutions for MagnaChip's customers. MagnaChip and eMemory have completed initial process review with IP design and qualification targeted for 2013.

eMemory's EEPROM IP is ideally suited  for touch IC applications which have seen significantly increased adoption in consumer and communication products. The jointly developed NVM IP will enable higher speed performance with lower power consumption while also allowing operations at a wider temperature range. Both companies are targeting specifications that include more than 10 years of data retention and endurance characteristics of over 100,000 fail-safe transactions.

"MagnaChip and eMemory have, for many years, established a successful collaboration on the application of the OTP process platform. Now, to extend from this productive cooperation, MagnaChip and eMemory will further collaborate on implementing the OTP and EEPROM IP to broaden the application of embedded non-volatile memory technology and its product lines, advancing industrial synergy to a higher level. This fruitful collaboration will create a win-win situation for eMemory, MagnaChip and their customers, and consequently strengthen their leadership role in the market," said Rick Shen, President of eMemory Technology.

"We are very pleased to be engaged in a joint-development project  with eMemory, a leading edge Taiwanese EEPROM IP provider, said Namkyu Park, Vice President of Marketing for MagnaChip's foundry division. "This partnership will enable MagnaChip to provide more NVM solutions as part of its continued effort to offer cost-effective and size-competitive embedded EEPROM IP solutions to meet the application-specific needs of our foundry customers." 

About eMemory
eMemory was established in August, 2000, and has focused on logic process eNVM silicon IP development. Since its establishment, eMemory has participated in research and development of innately innovative technologies, developing leading products like NeoBit (OTP and MTP silicon IP), NeoFlash (10,000+ times programmable silicon IP), NeoEE (100,000+ times programmable silicon IP) and NeoMTP (1,000+ times programmable silicon IP). eMemory continues to develop advanced technologies, striving to provide customers with silicon IP services, NVM components, and embedded memory applications having broad application scope, and is a full-service provider of eNVM silicon IPs. eMemory currently has about 200 employees, and is traded on the Taiwan's GreTai Securities Market (Stock code: 3529).

About MagnaChip Semiconductor
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor believes it has one of the broadest and deepest range of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit http://www.magnachip.com.

    MagnaChip Contacts:
    In the United States:          In Korea:
    Robert Pursel                  Chankeun Park
    Director of Investor Relations Senior Manager, Public Relations
    Tel. +1-408-625-1262           Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
    robert.pursel@magnachip.com    chankeun.park@magnachip.com
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World's First ITU-T G729A Compliant Voice Codec Hardware Accelerator by Noesis Technologies

PATRAS, Greece, December 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Noesis Technologies announced today the immediate availability of its ITU-T G.729A
compliant voice codec IP Core. The growth in wireless communication systems, cellular
mobile radio and VoIP technology has created the imperative need for bandwidth efficient,
high speed quality voice coding algorithms. The ITU-T G.729A CS-ACELP is a high speech
quality, low-bit rate (8kbps) codec that has been proposed to meet the voice compression
requirements of a modern communication system.

    However the real time SW implementation of a multi-channel ITU-T G.729A compliant
voice codec in conventional DSP processors is prohibitive due to the intensive amount of
signal processing power required by the algorithm. To overcome this limitation Noesis
Technologies has developed a revolutionized, highly efficient hybrid architecture that
implements real time multi-channel G729A voice coding and exhibits the best
performance-silicon area ratio available in the industry. The ntG729 IP Core can be used
as a coprocessor to any processor type and can save significant computing resources for
the main processor by efficiently executing the computationally intensive speech coding
G729A algorithmic operations.

    Performance Metrics

    The ntG729 hardware accelerator when compared with a software implementation of ITU-T
G.729A algorithm on high-end processors, presents impressive competitive advantages:

       -    Outperforms by a factor of two by supporting twice as many voice channels.

       -    It requires only half the gate count thus increasing power efficiency and reducing
costs.

       -    It presents an overall performance/silicon area ratio four times better than any
high-end processor of the market.

    Applications

    Noesis Technologies ntG729 IP Core can be integrated in a variety of end-products
including access devices, audio/video conferencing equipment, call center equipment, IP
phones, IP/PBXs, VoIP gateways, System on Chip (SoC) VoIP processors. The core can be
delivered as RTL source code, FPGA or ASIC (GDSII) netlist, under an End-User License
Agreement. For more information please download ntG729 product brief at
http://www.noesis-tech.com/files/ntG729_pb.pdf.

    About Noesis Technologies L.P.

    Noesis Technologies, L.P. is a silicon IP provider specialized in hardware
implementation of high computational complexity telecom algorithms. Our hardware
accelerator IP solutions allow telecom system developers to significantly off load
demanding tasks from the CPU and to drastically decrease execution time thus boosting the
overall system performance. Our IP cores present an industry leading combination of high
performance, low power and low die-area, as well as easy customization for adaptability to
a wide range of applications. Noesis offers a complete portfolio of Forward Error
Correction IP core solutions that includes Reed Solomon Codecs, Viterbi Decoders, Turbo
Product and Turbo Convolutional Codecs, BCH codecs, (De)Interleavers, Channel Emulators.
The company additionally offers a range of cores in the areas of security, networking,
audio/voice compression and telecom DSP. Our solutions have been integrated in our
customers' end-products in telecom, aerospace and defense systems. Noesis Technologies is
headquartered at Patras Science Park, GR 26504 Patras, Greece and has offices at San Jose,
CA 95134, USA.

    For more information please visit http://www.noesis-tech.com

Noesis Technologies L.P.

CONTACT: Press Contact: George Krikis, Managing Director, Tel: +30-2610-9115311, Email: gkrikis@noesis-tech.com

Cockpit Consulting and its Partner Barium Launch the First Business Process Intelligence App for QlikView in the Cloud

LONDON, December 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

          New Barium Cockpit app accelerates enterprise data discovery and improves

                                  performance management

    Cockpit Consulting today announced the immediate availability of the world's first
cloud-based Business Process Intelligence app, "Barium Cockpit." This ground-breaking app
drastically improves the tracking and management of key performance indicators, providing
on-demand visibility on business processes for finance and operationally focused
executives.

    "Barium has developed a first-to-market BPMN Cloud app that enables Cockpit Consulting
to create the missing link between Process Key Performance Indicators and
Finance/Operational Key Performance Indicators to enhance decision-making capabilities. It
will provide our customers a complete performance management solution" says Philippe
Perret, Cockpit Consulting's CEO.

    Barium Cockpit: Business Process Intelligence in the Cloud

    With Barium Cockpit [http://www.cockpitconsulting.com/ProductSolution/barium.html ],
Barium Live! users can query together information within Barium Live! and other enterprise
systems for seamless visual analysis, dashboards and reports. Connecting financial and
operational KPIs with business process KPIs will provide an unparalleled view into their
business' entire data. The result presented in an easy-to-use interface empowers users to
make smarter decisions to enhance business performance.

    "Barium Cockpit has enormous potential," says Michael Johansson, Barium's CEO. "With
Cockpit Consulting, we give customers the right tools when it comes to processing and
measuring value of enterprise data from processes - data that can streamline operation
performance. Another benefit is that it is a cloud service. So cost is low. Barium and
Cockpit Consulting complement each other well and have the same approach when it comes to
implementing processes and delivering value to customers."

    Barium Cockpit is available on QlikTech's recently launched QlikMarket. It is the
first app in QlikMarket that offers business process intelligence.

    About Barium - the Business Process Company

    Barium, recognised as one of the fastest growing business process management software
companies in the world, helps organizations accelerate business performance and innovation
by providing them with the tools and services to create value-adding and sustainable
business process solutions. Find out more on business process management at
http://www.bariumlive.com.

    About Cockpit Consulting

    Cockpit Consulting is one of Europe's fastest growing emerging business intelligence
consultancies, helping clients measure, analyse and optimise business performance across
the entire enterprise. The firm's unique approach coupled with its use of cutting-edge
technologies enables organizations to exploit data, resulting in improving decision making
at multiple executive and operational levels. To learn more on how to improve performance
management, visit http://www.cockpitconsulting.com.

    QlikTech and QlikView are trademarks or registered trademarks of QlikTech or its
subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. Other company names, product names and
company logos mentioned herein are the trademarks, or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

       
        PR Contact: Philippe Perret
        +33-(0)1-70-38-52-45
        philippe.perret@cockpitconsulting.com

Cockpit Consulting

Projected Infrared Touch - A New Cutting-Edge Touch Technology by GeneralTouch

CHENGDU, China, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GeneralTouch Technology Co., Ltd., a world leading touch products and solutions provider with over 12 years of continuous innovation in the touch field, announced the birth of a newly patented multi-touch technology - Projected Infrared Touch (PIT). Unlike any, PIT has garnered most of the advantages from other touch technologies, purged many inbuilt limitations and will virtually become an all-encompassing solution that will empower the touch industry to a higher level. "This is an amazing touch technology and we are really looking forward to using it in our projects," the Korean, Japanese, German, UK and Spanish partners claimed after having evaluated a PIT prototype.

Matchless multi-touch capability

PIT can support 2, 5, 10 and up to 32 points simultaneous touches with a fast response time of no more than 10ms in the case of a 10-point multi-touch screen. Its high resolution and precision have minimized the distance between touch points to 3mm in PIT multi-touch. What is more phenomenal and mind-blowing is that PIT recognizes different nib shapes of stylus. It opens a whole new world of multi-touch functions and offers users unlimited possibilities in designing and realizing unique applications.

Exceptional environmental adaptability

The PIT touchscreen is a piece of pure glass, with the anti-glare or anti-vandal features as added options. Its construction is highly sealable and is effective against dust and liquid invasion. It continues to work even with scratches on its screen surface. Moreover, the grounding design of PIT touchscreens is much simpler in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding when it is compared with PCAP touchscreens. Needless to say, PIT is well-suited for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Appealing aesthetics

A PIT touchscreen subtly features a 2mm minuscule edge-bezel which is made up of the protruding base of its intrinsic crystal prism to achieve near true-flat design. This fine edge-bezel appearance makes any single-touch or multi-touch system aesthetically appealing and broadens its functionality. Unlike traditional matrix infrared and optical touchscreens with their inherent border frame, PIT does not have such an obstruction and touchscreen points at extreme edges and corners can be easily activated. This vital feature enables PIT touchscreens to operate in Windows 8, which requires particular touch gestures such as swiping from the screen edge to the display area in opening, closing or switching applications. More importantly, the diminutive edge-bezel also spells ease of integration and maintenance.

First-rate flexibility

PIT comes in sizes ranging from 10.4" to 55" and is suitable for All-in-one (AIO) PC, interactive digital signage (IDS), self-service kiosk, gaming and amusement equipment, and more. As the whole surface area of the PIT touchscreen is touch ready, the border around the view area (VA) can accommodate Menu, Home, Back operation icons or whatever shortcuts that may provide ease of operation for the end-users. Above all, PIT has a remarkably high level of customization in facilitating differentiation of product design without incurring high re-engineering costs as compared with some other touch technologies such as PCAP (Projected Capacitive Technology).

Innovative interactive experience

When dragging or sliding or writing with fingers on a PIT touchscreen, users will feel it is silky and smooth. Moreover, the interactive experience is further heightened as users are at liberty to choose their favorite stylus, be it a finger, a pencil, a glove or any pointed tip, because PIT will respond to any kind of stylus. With a sturdy, waterproof, dustproof structure and coupled with low maintenance, PIT will certainly delight users everywhere.

Considerable cost-effectiveness

For a multi-touch technology with such rich options, the product architecture of PIT is rather uncomplicated and its production process is undemanding. Hence, mass production does not require fancy engineering, and customization involving variation of sizes and aspect ratios is rather straightforward. In addition, PIT offers users greater added value in terms of massive cost savings, high product yield and a touch product that delivers superior functionality and performance.

Prodigious profitability

The ubiquity of touchscreens is evident from its inclusion in myriads of electronic gadgets and devices. Market research analyses have projected a rapid annual growth rate with the global touch market size reaching $15 billion by 2015. And with the recent release of Windows 8, demand for touchscreens as a standard component of the Personal Computer (PC) will rise even further. PIT complements well with the AIO PC. PC manufacturers will no longer be constrained by particular drawbacks in the other touch technologies in terms of cost, viability, mechanics, aesthetics, functionality, and more. With PIT as a catalyst, PC-Touch integration will be accelerated and so will the growth rate of the global touch market.

Please click on the following link to watch the video on PIT technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVEESR8kY0I

About GeneralTouch Technology Co., Ltd.

Established in 2000, GeneralTouch(GT) has become a leading touch solution provider in the global market, manufacturing a wide range of touch screens and touch monitor products. GT capitalizes on advanced technologies while keeping abreast with the leading trend in the touch market. We offer an extensive array of touch solutions and help customers to determine the most appropriate choice for their specific needs. Through our consistent and high quality performance, we have proven to be reliable and trustworthy partners to provide touch solutions. Consequently, our products have been widely used in industries like finance, gaming, retail, kiosk, healthcare, education, etc. Please visit our website (http://www.generaltouch.com) for more information.

For more information, please contact:

Tel: +86-28-8512-4105
Email: marketing@generaltouch.com

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GeneralTouch Technology Co., Ltd.

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Mesh Networks HomeNet(TM) Router Beta Testing To Start, Allowing Consumers To Manage Own Networks

The Mesh Networks is beginning its beta test program for the HomeNet(TM) Intelligent Router this week, in preparation for a planned retail release in second quarter 2013. Selected participants range from household users to small businesses.

HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesh Networks is beginning its beta test program for the HomeNet(TM) Intelligent Router this week, in preparation for a planned retail release in second quarter 2013. The HomeNet(TM) Router beta test is by invitation only and selected participants range from household users to small businesses. The beta test will run for about 60 days, the data collected will be used to finalize the HomeNet(TM) Router for retail sale.

The beta test is the next step towards final production of the HomeNet(TM) Router and The Mesh Networks will glean current working data before going into full production. Reportedly, the beta contributors, a cross-section of small business owners and home consumers, will utilize each feature of the router, thus offering a unique opportunity to effectively analyze the HomeNet(TM) Router functionality in small business and home environments.

"Our goal with the beta test is to confirm that we got it right and to allow the customer to decide what features they really want," said Leon Hubby, President and CEO of The Mesh Networks. "This data will help improve the product and bring it up to top form before debuting it to the mass market," Mr. Hubby added.

The HomeNet(TM) Router allows for real-time or scheduled home network management allowing the consumer to put their "bandwidth where they want it, when they want it." This is just one of several innovative broadband management tools to be tested; features being implemented in a real-world environment in preparation for the retail product for market.

"We want to help people have the best and highest Quality of Experience on the Internet possible by choosing what that is themselves," said Mr. Hubby. "We allow the user to put their bandwidth where they want it, when they want it. It's an exceptional router that gives you control over your Internet experience and it substantially boosts Quality of Experience. Keep an eye out for its official release and try it yourself, we are pretty sure you're going to love it," Mr. Hubby concluded.

For more information - contact (855) 855-6374 or E-mail at info@homenetrouter.com

    Chris Force
    The Mesh Networks
    2818542322
    http://homenetrouter.com
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The Mesh Networks

Web Site: http://homenetrouter.com

New UPS Systems from Tripp Lite Provide Superior Efficiency and Capacity in 2U

CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has introduced four new rackmount UPS Systems. The four SmartPro® models, two with 3000VA capacity and two with 2200VA, provide critical equipment with reliable power protection and high-efficiency operation in just 2U of rack space. These new models are the perfect solution for protecting rackmount server, network and telecom equipment. Data Center and Network Managers can lower their Total Operating Costs (TOC) and promote corporate green initiatives by using these UPS Systems, which further enhance efficiency by reducing BTU heat output and power consumption, leading to lower cooling and electricity costs.

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Key Features and Benefits:

    --  High-efficiency operation reduces operating costs, heat emissions and
        power consumption
    --  Advanced line-interactive Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) corrects
        brownouts and overvoltages without switching to battery power
    --  USB and DB9 communication ports, optional SNMPWEBCARD accessory plus
        PowerAlert software provide complete monitoring, reporting and logging
        of all site and UPS operational conditions
    --  LCD control panel with seven selectable screens provides status
        information and advanced configuration options, allowing better power
        management of equipment
    --  Individually controllable load banks support remote reboot or automated
        load shedding
"These new models are an exciting addition to our lineup of SmartPro Rackmount UPS Systems," said Rich Feldhaus, Tripp Lite Product Manager. "Their high-efficiency operation and enhanced power management capability make them the ideal solution for protecting server, network and telecommunications equipment in a wide range of applications."

For more information go to:

http://www.tripplite.com/en/search-results.cfm?q=SmartPro+UPS+120

CONTACT:

Jackie Sutherland

(773)869-1533
jackie_sutherland@tripplite.com

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Lands' End Business Outfitters Launches 12 Days of "Secret Santa Giveaway"

Nominate a business partner now; the Secret Santa gifting fun begins Dec. 5.

DODGEVILLE, Wis., Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all unsung work heroes and bastions of business success:  Lands' End Business Outfitters today launched its Secret Santa Giveaway, encouraging colleagues and business partners to nominate a deserving individual to receive a Secret Santa gift via Lands' End Business Outfitters. Nominations are being accepted now through Dec. 16 at facebook.com/landsendbusiness.

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Beginning Dec. 5 until Dec. 20 - the 12 business days before Christmas - Lands' End Business Outfitters will select a total of 78 lucky individuals to receive a gift from their nominator, a.k.a. "Secret Santa." The gift will be wrapped and sent to the recipient with a note identifying why they were nominated.

"We found in our recent business gift survey that almost two-thirds of employees would rather receive a gift than have a holiday party," said John Maher, senior vice president, Lands' End Business Outfitters. Our Secret Santa Giveaway is a fun way to fulfill that wish while spreading some holiday cheer and recognize those that made a positive impact on a co-worker's business life."

Secret Santas Select the Gift
On the first day (Dec. 5), one recipient will receive a $250 Lands' End Gift Card. On the second day, two recipients will receive one of nine options selected by the nominator - on up to 12 recipients on the 12(th )day.

Secret Santas can choose one gift from a selection of nine including: a ThermaCheck(®) 100 Pullover, a Medium Open Top Canvas Tote, a Banded Mesh Polo, a tin of English Butter Toffee, a Double Canvas Wine Tote, a Scented Candle, an iPad(®) Device Holder or a ThermaCheck(®) Throw.

Great Gifts from Lands' End Business Outfitters
For those eager to recognize a colleague or business partner regardless of the giveaway, Lands' End Business Outfitters offers some perfect options. Look for everything from Peppermint Crunch Cookies(TM) and a trio of gourmet popcorn from Rural Route 1 to embossed cowhide leather portfolios and embroidered Classic Squall® Jackets, fleece half-zips and more.

About Lands' End Business Outfitters
Lands' End Business Outfitters designs unique uniform programs that offer employees individual choices and helps build the brands of companies of all sizes, including hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies. All Lands' End merchandise is Guaranteed. Period.® Lands' End is a proud member of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD). For more information visit http://www.landsend.com/business or call 1-800-338-2000.

About Lands' End(® )
Lands' End is a classic American lifestyle brand with a passion for quality, legendary service, real value and a simple two-word promise to stand behind everything it sells: Guaranteed. Period.( ®) Lands' End delivers timeless style for Men, Women, Kids and the Home at landsend.com, 1-800-800-5800, the Lands' End Shops at Sears and around the world. Lands' End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD).

    URLs:               www.landsend.com/business
                        http://www.landsend.com/newsroom
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CONTACT: Molly Hawkins, Lands' End, +1-608-935-6089, molly.hawkins@landsend.com

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

Yucheng Technologies Limited Announces Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Yucheng Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: YTEC, "Yucheng" or the "Company"), a leading provider of IT Solutions to the financial services industry in China, today announced that it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM"), to be held at 10:00 a.m. (Beijing time) on Thursday, December 27, 2012. The meeting will be held at Beijing Global Trade Center, Tower D, Floor 9, 36 North Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100013, People's Republic of China, to consider and vote upon the proposal to approve the previously announced agreement and plan of merger dated August 13, 2012 (the "Merger Agreement") among the Company, New Sihitech Limited ("Parent"), a British Virgin Islands business company wholly owned by Mr. Weidong Hong, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of the Company, and New Sihitech Acquisition Limited ("Merger Sub"), a British Virgin Islands business company wholly owned by Parent, and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. This EGM will also serve as the annual meeting of shareholders for the purpose of electing directors of the Company.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving company after the merger (the "Merger"). If completed, the proposed Merger would result in Yucheng becoming a privately-held company and its shares would no longer be listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The Company's board of directors, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the independent committee of the Company's board of directors, approved the Merger Agreement and resolved to recommend that the Company's shareholders vote to approve the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including the Merger.

Shareholders of record as of the close of business in the British Virgin Islands on Monday, November 26, 2012 will be entitled to vote at the EGM. Additional information regarding the EGM and the Merger Agreement can be found in the Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3, and the proxy statement attached as Exhibit (a)-(1) thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which can be obtained from the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, shareholders will receive the definitive proxy statement by mail and requests for additional copies of the definitive proxy statement should be directed to Morrow & Co., LLC, the Company's proxy solicitor, toll free at +1 800 662 5200 (or +1 203 658 9400 if outside the United States) or by email at YTEC.info@morrowco.com. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THESE MATERIALS AND OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS.

This announcement is neither a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities and it is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that have been or will be made with the SEC.

About Yucheng Technologies Limited

Yucheng Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: YTEC) is a leading IT service provider to the Chinese financial service providers. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Yucheng services clients from its nationwide network with approximately 2,800 employees. Yucheng provides a comprehensive suite of IT solutions to Chinese Banks including: (i) Channel Solutions, such as e-banking and call centers; (ii) Business Solutions, such as core banking systems and loan management; and (iii) Management Solutions, such as risk analytics and business intelligence. The independent research firm IDC named Yucheng the No. 1 market share leader in China's Banking IT solution market in 2010 and 2011. For more information about Yucheng Technologies Limited, please visit http://www.yuchengtech.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained in this document is as of November 30, 2012. Yucheng assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments.

This press release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology, such as ''may,'' ''will,'' ''expect,'' ''intend,'' ''estimate,'' ''anticipate,'' ''believe,'' ''project'' or ''continue'' or the negative thereof or other similar words. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Yucheng's management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: current dependence on the PRC banking industry demand for the products and services of Yucheng; competition from other service providers in the PRC and international consulting firms; the ability to update and expand product and service offerings; retention and hiring of qualified employees; protection of intellectual property; creating and maintaining quality product offerings; and operating a business in the PRC with its changing economic and regulatory environment. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties, and other matters can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, and in the Company's interim current reports on Form 6-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov.

For more information about Yucheng, please visit http://www.yuchengtech.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Mr. Steve Dai
Yucheng Technologies Limited
Tel: +86-10-5913-7889
Email: investors@yuchengtech.com

SOURCE  Yucheng Technologies Limited

Yucheng Technologies Limited

Web Site: http://www.yuchengtech.com/english

Flexible App Brings Yoga to New Audience

DUBLIN, November 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Yoga enthusiasts will be able to have a class in the comfort of their own home, thanks
to a new app from the developers of iMuscle.

    3D4Medical has launched the new iYoga Premium app, for the iPad and iPhone, to give
yoga fans of all abilities a unique insight into the impact of 190 different poses on the
body, from multiple angles.

    It highlights which muscles are relevant to each pose, and shows them contracting and
expanding while demonstrating the exercise.

    Developers believe it will empower people to get the best results from every practice
session and improve their confidence and technique.

    3D4Medical CEO John Moore said: "iYoga allows you to see which muscles will be flexed
and stretched by each pose, and choose from six preset exercise programmes, or create your
own customised version.

    "You can also adjust the hold times for each pose, depending on your level.

    "It's very easy to use and there is nothing like it on the market, and we believe it
will bring yoga to a new audience - those who have considered it in the past but were
reluctant to go to a class."

    3D4Medical Content Director Robert Cairnduff said: "The home user can now create
custom yoga routines with a continuous virtual instructor taking them through every aspect
of each pose."

    It's available from the AppStore, and is priced at GBP1.99 for the iPad and GBP1.49
for the iPhone.

    Additional poses for intermediate and advanced users can be added to the app through
an in-app purchase. It can also be projected to an Apple TV.

    The app follows on the heels of the iMuscle app, which has been downloaded more than a
million times around the world.

    3D4Medical specialises in educational apps for health and fitness enthusiasts, and for
medical professionals.

    Alongside iYoga and iMuscle, they have developed a range of apps focusing on
individual organs and joints of the body, called the Body Systems and Body Regions series.

    Further information is available at http://www.3d4medical.com.

3D4Medical

CONTACT: Media enquiries should be directed to Richard Swancott Associates on +44-(0)1782-472035 or info@richardswancottassociates.co.uk.

Toshiba "TabletMan" Global Promotion Wows crowd at his first destination, Singapore!

TOKYO, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation (Head office Tokyo, Japan) has announced the launch of its new global communication character, "TabletMan", with the aim to raise the brand awareness and understanding of Toshiba, and to promote its innovative tablets. TabletMan made its first international mark in Singapore with plans to expand globally.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59366-toshiba-tabletman-global-promotion-first-destination-singapore

TabletMan is a fusion that brings together humanity and technology. With its cool appearance, LED sensors and tablet applications, he leads mankind to the future. With his appearances at events, TabletMan acts as a bridge to facilitate human communication, where people share their opinion online on how they think about the future of human beings through Facebook network.

During his appearance at the digital event, "SITEX", held at the Singapore Expo Hall from November 22-25, TabletMan gained vast popularity and received news coverage broadcasted by Singapore's TV station.

    --  TabletMan meets "the future you"  http://youtu.be/BNRJ8BLP8SQ
    --  TabletMan - YouTube channel  http://www.youtube.com/toshibanotepc
Since his appearance in Singapore, TabletMan's Facebook page has attracted more than 50,000 fans in two weeks where the number of fans is expected to further increase.

    --  TabletMan Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/tabletman.toshiba
Going forward, TabletMan will visit more countries and regions to share the hopes and stories of people around the world from different backgrounds and cultures online, sketching out together "What our future will be?" With that in mind, technology and ideas come together and bridge the communication between the real and virtual world.

(For reference) Production company  GREAT WORKS (TOKYO&CHINA) + SUPER NATURE

For further information, please contact

Toshiba Corporation, Advertising Division,

Takafumi Arai / Aya Fukuzumi

+81-3-3457-2889
aya.fukuzumi@toshiba.co.jp

SOURCE  Toshiba Corporation

Toshiba Corporation

Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/tabletman.toshiba

Electus YouTube Channel, HUNGRY, And SAVEUR Magazine Launch Partnership To Create A New Gastronomic Competition Web Series

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced that HUNGRY, the company's food-centric YouTube(TM) channel will team up with the culinary minds at SAVEUR Magazine to create a new web series titled Dueling Dishes to expand on the delicious variety of programming offered on HUNGRY's menu. Dueling Dishes slated to premiere on HUNGRY Saturday, December 1st, is the latest gastronomic competition show that pits two acclaimed chefs in a head-to-head battle to see who can whip up the best recipe of the world's favorite dishes.

Dueling Dishes, created and produced by HUNGRY CEO Bruce Seidel is executive produced by James Oseland and Sean Holzman of SAVEUR Magazine. Over the course of six episodes, each chef will create a beloved dish such as Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Macaroni and Cheese, Ice Box Pie, Buche de Noel and Potato Latkes which will be judged by Dueling Dishes host and SAVEUR Senior Editor Gabriella Gershenson, SAVEUR Executive Food Editor Todd Coleman, and culinary notables such as Chef Todd English and Michael Laiskonis, Creative Director of the Institute of Culinary Education.

"HUNGRY is thrilled to partner with such an esteemed brand as SAVEUR Magazine to bring Dueling Dishes to life online,"said Bruce Seidel, CEO of HUNGRY.  "While SAVEUR sticks to the roots of culinary tradition, their forward thinking and engaged readership is the perfect recipe to entertain food enthusiasts in the current digital landscape."

"Electus and the Hungry Channel have been a dream to work with--and we're absolutely excited for audiences to enjoy the fruits of our labors together," said James Oseland, Editor-in-Chief, SAVEUR Magazine.

The Dueling Dishes episodes will feature competitions with chef pairings including:

    --  Episode 1: Latkes - Chef Eli Sussman (Mile End Deli) vs. Chef Craig
        Koketsu (Quality Meats, Park Avenue, The Hurricane Club)
    --  Episode 2: Buche de Noel -Chef Emma Bengtsson (Aquavit) vs. Chef Marc
        Aumont (The Modern)
    --  Episode 3: Macaroni & Cheese- Chef Ratha Chaupoly (Num Pang) vs. Chef
        Katy Sparks (Tavern on the Green)
    --  Episode 4: Fried Chicken - Chef Tadashi Ono (Matsuri) vs. Chef Matt
        Hamilton (Lulu & Po)
    --  Episode 5: Meatloaf - Chef Joey Campanaro (Little Owl/Market Table) vs.
        Chef Daniel Holzman (The Meatball Shop)
    --  Episode 6: Ice Box Pie - Chef Kieran Baldwin (The Dutch) vs. Chef Nancy
        Olson (Gramercy Tavern)
Dueling Dishes joins additional HUNGRY series starring Celebrity Chef Duff Goldman, Chris Cosentino, gluten-free chef Alex Thomopoulos, Casserole Queens, The Brothers Green, Fung Brothers and Chef Nathan Lippy.

Viewers can subscribe to The HUNGRY Channel for trailers and show updates at: http://www.youtube.com/hungry. For additional information or to connect with HUNGRY's social media platforms, please visit: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HungryYouTube; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HungryYouTube; Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/100071664812864525751/posts

About Electus
Electus is the first integrated multimedia entertainment studio to unite producers, creators, advertisers and distributors under one roof and produce all forms of content for distribution across a variety of platforms around the world. Headed by Ben Silverman in partnership with IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), the company connects advertisers, distributors and content creators early on in the development process, enabling marketers and advertisers to be a true partner in campaigns and content creation. Electus International, the global distribution arm of Electus, is responsible for all international sales and distribution for Electus' programming and its studio partners as well as programs and formats from other well-known 3rd party providers. For more information on Electus, visit http://www.electus.com.

About SAVEUR

SAVEUR magazine seeks out stories from around the globe that weave together culture, tradition, and people through the language of food. On every page, the magazine honors a fundamental truth: cooking is one of the most universal - and beautiful - means of human expression.

About Bonnier Corp.
Bonnier Corp. (http://www.bonniercorp.com) is one of the largest consumer-publishing groups in America and is the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences, through 49 special-interest magazines and related multimedia projects and events. Bonnier Corp. is the U.S. division of the Bonnier Group (http://www.bonnier.com), a 200-year-old family-owned media group based in Sweden with business operations in 25 countries.

Media Contacts

Electus/IAC
Justine Sacco

212.314.7326
justine.sacco@iac.com

Sunshine Sachs (Electus)
Jessica Berger/Whitney Kuhn

212.691.2800
berger@sunshinesachs.com / Kuhn@sunshinesachs.com

Little Green Pickle (The Hungry Channel)
Carrie Welch

917.846.3599
carrie@littlegreenpickle.com

Becca PR (SAVEUR)

Helen Medvedovsky

212.633.2129 
helen@beccapr.com

SOURCE  Electus

Electus

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

Toshiba "TabletMan" Global Promotion Wows crowd at his first destination, Singapore!

TOKYO, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation (Head office Tokyo, Japan) has announced the launch of its new global communication character, "TabletMan", with the aim to raise the brand awareness and understanding of Toshiba, and to promote its innovative tablets. TabletMan made its first international mark in Singapore with plans to expand globally.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59366-toshiba-tabletman-global-promotion-first-destination-singapore

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/MM20900)

TabletMan is a fusion that brings together humanity and technology. With its cool appearance, LED sensors and tablet applications, he leads mankind to the future. With his appearances at events, TabletMan acts as a bridge to facilitate human communication, where people share their opinion online on how they think about the future of human beings through Facebook network.

During his appearance at the digital event, "SITEX", held at the Singapore Expo Hall from November 22-25, TabletMan gained vast popularity and received news coverage broadcasted by Singapore's TV station.

    --  TabletMan meets "the future you" http://youtu.be/BNRJ8BLP8SQ
    --  TabletMan ? YouTube channel??http://www.youtube.com/toshibanotepc?
Since his appearance in Singapore, TabletMan's Facebook page has attracted more than 50,000 fans in two weeks where the number of fans is expected to further increase.

    --  TabletMan Facebook page??https://www.facebook.com/tabletman.toshiba?
Going forward, TabletMan will visit more countries and regions to share the hopes and stories of people around the world from different backgrounds and cultures online, sketching out together "What our future will be?" With that in mind, technology and ideas come together and bridge the communication between the real and virtual world.

(For reference) Production company  GREAT WORKS (TOKYO&CHINA) + SUPER NATURE

For future information, please contact

Toshiba Corporation, Advertising Division,

Takafumi Arai / Aya Fukuzumi

+81-3-3457-2889
aya.fukuzumi@toshiba.co.jp

SOURCE  Toshiba Corporation

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/MM20900
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59366-toshiba-tabletman-global-promotion-first-destination-singapore
Toshiba Corporation

Wright State University and Academic Partnerships Join Forces to Launch Degree Programs for Educators Online

DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wright State University is teaming up with Academic Partnerships to make available online four of the university's leading graduate and post-graduate degrees in education, including the nationally recognized online Teacher Leader degree.

Students can soon enroll in four post-graduate academic programs, three of which are new Wright State online offerings:

    --  Master of Education--Teacher Leader
    --  Master of Education--Principal
    --  Education Specialist--Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development
    --  Education Specialist--Superintendent
Wright State's Master of Education Teacher Leader program, which has been offered online since 2004, is ranked number one by U.S. News & World Report for its faculty credentials and training. This program is also listed on the Online Education Programs Honor Roll.

"Wright State's programs will be delivered fully online in an asynchronous format, making new programs easily accessible to all educators, despite their busy schedules and commitments," said Interim Provost Thomas Sudkamp.

Andrew Hsu, Dean of Wright State's Graduate School, added, "Students want quality, reputation and convenience. The quality and the reputation of Wright State's curriculum are well established, now it's convenience that we're adding to assist professional educators everywhere."

"Academic Partnerships' expertise in distance learning will ensure that the online delivery of Wright State's curriculum retains its superior quality, offering students the most engaging and enriching online learning experience available today," said Randy Best, founder and chairman of Academic Partnerships.

Academic Partnerships has a successful track record of assisting other leading universities expand their access and deliver quality and scalable online degree programs. The company's efforts have helped over 750 professors convert more than 1,500 traditional courses into an electronic delivery format and recruited more than 100,000 students into online degree programs with U.S. and international partners.

The application deadline to enroll in Wright State University's upcoming programs is December 7, 2012. Classes commence on January 7, 2013. To learn more about the programs or to apply, please visit http://educationonline.wright.edu/.

About Wright State University
A Carnegie-classified research university, Wright State University's main campus is 12 miles northeast of downtown Dayton, Ohio, near the historic landmarks where the Wright brothers taught the world to fly. The university operates a branch campus, Wright State University-Lake Campus, on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. Wright State serves nearly 18,000 students and offers more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through eight colleges and three schools, including Professional Psychology and the Boonshoft School of Medicine. For more information, please visit http://www.wright.edu.

About Academic Partnerships

Dallas-based Academic Partnerships partners with universities to deliver students full degree programs online. The company was founded by social entrepreneur Randy Best, an 18-year veteran of developing innovative learning solutions to improve education. Academic Partnerships helps universities increase access to high-quality education by providing the technology, student recruitment and faculty support necessary to serve online students. Academic Partnerships is guided by the principle that the opportunities presented through distance learning make higher education more accessible and achievable for students in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit http://www.academicpartnerships.com.

SOURCE  Academic Partnerships

Academic Partnerships

CONTACT: Sam Friedman, +1-646-493-1105, sfriedman@groupsjr.com

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

PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 30th November 2012

LONDON, November 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    PRS reveals results of consumer survey, Hertz launches mobile app and Preventice
deploys Samsung Galaxy

    Perception Research Services (PRS), a US-based consumer research organisation, has
revealed the results of its latest mobile shopping survey
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/perception-research-services-unveils-bricks-and-clicks----the-new-realities-of-retailing-181440171.html ]
, revealing the growing influence
of technology on the overall shopping experience.

    According to the survey, consumers are starting to blur the lines between mobile and
physical shopping, with the vast majority of smartphone owners now using their devices to
help them shop on the high street. Consumers appear to be growing increasingly comfortable
with using their smartphone as a price comparison tool, whilst also appreciating the
ability to access real time vouchers and discount coupons for high street stores.

    The study also highlighted the growing popularity of QR Codes, which now carry a 94%
recognition rate, with 44% of smartphone users actively using them whilst out shopping.
According to PRS VP Jonathan Asher, "while the digital age has changed the retail
landscape, it does not mean the end of all brick and mortar stores as we know them".

    Hertz has become the first company in the rental car industry to launch a mobile app
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hertz-launches-industry-first-app-to-streamline-customers-online-experience-181426331.html ]
designed to streamline the consumer's online
experience, bringing its unique online experience to the world of smartphones.

    The app was launched as part of an overall relaunch of Hertz's websites, with the
company now employing what it describes as "responsive design technology", to ensure that
customers are presented with a familiar and easy to use interface, regardless of how they
interact with the company.

    Hertz is regarded as leading the way in terms of the use of technology in the car
rental industry, with innovations such as the "Carfirmations" service advising customers
of their chosen products by text. According to Hertz CEO Mark Frissora, "our quest is to
provide the most streamlined experience for the variety of devices customers use to rent
cars".

    Preventice, a leading developer of mobile health solutions, has announced its new
partnership with Samsung
[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/samsung-provides-specialized-galaxy-s-ii-smartphone-for-preventice-remote-patient-monitoring-system-181407631.html ]
, which will see the
company roll out a modified version of the Samsung Galaxy smartphone to its employees.

    The modified phone will be used in hospitals and clinics in order to detect certain
non-lethal heart conditions, with the company hoping to significantly speed up diagnosis
times and patient turnover. Doctors will also be able to externally monitor their patients
using the device, giving them access to real time updates on key biometrics that are
crucial for the long-term safety of the patient.

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Event and Equipment Rental Website RentalCompare.com Acquires Rival RentStuff.com

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Privately held RentalCompare (rentalcompare.com) acquires venture capital backed RentStuff (rentstuff.com) in an all cash transaction.

"We look forward to offering greater search options and providing more precise search results for RentStuff's users," says Darryl Aken, President/CEO of RentalCompare in Los Angeles.

From Chris Jaeger, President/CEO of RentStuff in Chicago, IL:  "RentalCompare has a huge inventory listing base which enhances the category search we have developed.  They are a natural purchaser."

The combined RentalCompare and RentStuff event/equipment marketplaces throughout North America and major international cities make it possible for event/equipment professionals and individuals to keyword search rentals (e.g., "white tent" or "large sofa" or "power washer") and view actual rental products available.  For example, a search for "chairs" in Los Angeles would return over 1,000 different chair models from over 50 different rental companies.

The site, rentalcompare.com, has been live for over two years and is a resource for wedding, event and party planners, in addition to general contractors.  Individual renters are also discovering the efficiency of the site.

About RentalCompare:
RentalCompare connects renters with rental companies: it is the web's largest event and equipment marketplace listing over 500,000 different rentals from over 1,000 rental companies. RentalCompare creates an individual listing for each rental product or service in a rental company's inventory, each of which is tagged and keyword searchable.

About RentStuff:
RentStuff focuses on searching rentals by category in the event and equipment market. With the combined size of both sites, searching for items just became easier, broader and more precise.

Contact:  Shari Seetao, Director of Communications
RentalCompare 
shari@rentalcompare.com
323-952-3424

This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  RentalCompare

RentalCompare

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

WIRED Store to Showcase LifeProof iPhone and iPad Cases; Perfect Holiday Gifts for Life's Everyday Adventures

- 8th Annual WIRED Store in New York City Unveils "What's Inside" the Hottest Gear for 2012 Holiday Gift Giving -

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof, the maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, announced today that its award-winning line of iPhone and iPad cases will be showcased at the 8th Annual WIRED Store, a pop-up retail store operating in New York City from November 30 through December 23, 2012.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110223/MM53531LOGO)

Featured in this year's WIRED Store are the LifeProof iPhone 4/4s case, the LifeProof Fré for iPhone 5 case, and the LifeProof nüüd case for iPad Gen 2/3/4. Offering water proof, dirt proof, snow proof and shock proof protection in a slim design, LifeProof cases enable users to enjoy their mobile devices anywhere and everywhere they go.

"LifeProof all-protective cases for the iPhone and iPad are perfect holiday gifts for year-round use. They give people the freedom to use their device in life's everyday adventures without worry," said Gary Rayner, CEO of LifeProof. "We're thrilled to be among the 150 innovative products chosen by WIRED for this year's holiday wonderland and to share our rapidly expanding line of smartphone and tablet cases."

Shoppers can experience the must-have LifeProof protective cases for the iPhone and iPad first hand at the WIRED Store. Located this year at 583 Broadway in the heart of SoHo, the WIRED Store is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exclusive collection of products can also be viewed at http://store.wired.com/.

Inspired by WIRED's popular editorial franchise, "What's Inside," the 2012 WIRED Store will visually deconstruct consumer favorites both literally and figuratively to uncover the surprising components that keep more than 150 of today's hottest products ahead of the curve.

LifeProof products can also be purchased at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile locations nationwide or at http://www.lifeproof.com.

LifeProof Resources
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

About LifeProof
The LifeProof company mantra is Freedom; LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets an entirely new category of products designed to give people more freedom from environmental constraints. Based in San Diego, LifeProof offers elegant and protective cases for Smartphones and Tablet PCs that enable full functionality and interactivity under any condition encountered in daily life. The registered brand name 'LifeProof' is inspired by the protection and fully functional convenient operation of the device in water, mud, dirt, or snow. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.   

SOURCE  LifeProof

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110223/MM53531LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
LifeProof

CONTACT: Valerie Chereskin, Chereskin Communications, +1-760-942-3116, valerie@chereskincomm.com

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

Consumer Shopping Tips for Selecting Electric Bicycles as Christmas Gifts

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From iPads to flat screens, electronics are gifts people often buy for themselves around Christmas. Electric bicycles are also becoming popular gifts that consumers buy for themselves and others.

When it comes to affordable, fun and healthy transportation, it is hard to beat electric bicycles.

Here are five tips consumers need to know when shopping for an electric bicycle:

1. Height: Shorter riders should consider folding bikes or bikes with 24" wheels. Taller riders will want 26" wheels or larger, with a full size frame.

2. Use: Recreation, errands, riding on campus, exercise, commuting, as well as terrain (steep hills or flat), need to be considered. This helps determine speed and distance requirements.

3. Type: Riders who want to pedal should select lighter electric bikes with a 250-350 watt motor and pedal-assist. Riders looking for a moped experience or who have hills to climb, should select a more powerful bike with a 500 to 750 watt motor and a throttle.

4. Style: Electric bicycles come in many styles; step-thru, classic, folding, commuter, cruiser, and mountain to name a few.

5. Price: For students and consumers on a budget, there are electric bikes for under $800. Quality, light-weight, bikes sell for $900 to $2,000. More powerful and higher quality electric bikes run between $2,000 and $4,000.

Bringing Electronics to Electric Bicycles and Scooters

The next big change in two wheel electric vehicles will come this summer from Saturna Green Systems Inc., a Canadian telematics and display company. Saturna is developing a totally new onboard navigation system for electric bicycles, scooters and motorcycles.

The Saturna System consists of three components:

1. Ruggedized device built into the electric vehicle that communicates between the motor and battery, and the rider or fleet operator.

2. Display (either a rider's smart phone via Bluetooth, or a dedicated display)

3. Cloud services for riders and fleets.                 

With the Saturna System onboard, riders will benefit from many of all of the GPS, turn-by-turn directions, and social media services available on smart phones today. Riders will have very accurate range prediction and routing, theft prevention and tracking, cloud services, and maintenance and trouble shooting capabilities, only available on select cars today.

For information:  Douglas Schwartz, Electric Bicycle, Scooter and Motorcycle Consultant at; 800 257-1759, http://www.elvmotors.com or http://www.saturnagreen.com.

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SOURCE  ELV Motors

ELV Motors

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

Espial Signs Agreement to Acquire ANT plc

Creates HTML5 Market Leader With Expanded Revenues, Customer Base and
Product Portfolio

OTTAWA, Nov. 30, 2012 /CNW/ - Espial((R)) Group Inc. ("Espial" or the "Company"), (TSX: ESP), Espial, a leader in on-demand TV software and solutions, today announced that
it has entered into a co-operation agreement pursuant to which Espial
has offered to acquire all of the outstanding shares of ANT plc ("ANT") in exchange for all cash consideration of £0.205 per
outstanding share. The Offer values the issued ordinary share capital
of ANT at approximately £5 million.  ANT's board of directors has
announced its support of the acquisition and has recommended that
shareholders accept the offer. Espial has already received irrevocable
undertakings to vote in favour of the acquisition from holders of 47%
of ANT's outstanding shares. The acquisition is expected to close in
Q1, 2013 pending receipt of necessary shareholder, court, regulatory
and other customary approvals.

ANT - headquartered in Cambridge UK - provides IP, Hybrid and Connected
TV products and services. Their customers include major TV
manufacturers, set-top box vendors, broadcasters and service
providers. ANT has successfully deployed its high performance software
featuring rich HTML5 user experiences across set-top boxes, tablets and
smart phones. In addition, ANT has built significant industry thought
leadership through standards initiatives where, for example, they are a
founding member of HbbTV which is Europe's leading HTML5-based hybrid
broadcast broadband TV standard.

"Multiscreen video services on set-top boxes, smart TVs, tablets, PCs
and smart phones are quickly becoming the new expectation for today's
consumers. Delivering a superior user experience across these devices
is a critical element to the success of TV service providers" said
Jaison Dolvane, CEO of Espial. "The acquisition of ANT provides Espial
with the increased scale, resources and depth of experience to extend
our HTML5 market leadership. ANT provides rich expertise in delivering
HTML5 user interfaces and applications as well as delivering complex
vertically integrated client software solutions. We believe the
acquisition of ANT will extend our capabilities to establish Espial as
a clear market leader as TV service providers aggressively move to IP
video delivery. We're excited about this combination and are committed
to continue working with ANT's existing customers and partners to
ensure their ongoing success"

Espial believes the combined company operations will provide strong
synergies including:

        --  Increased revenue and customer base.
        --  Increased scale and resources to deliver rich HTML5 user
            experiences and integrated clients across set-top boxes and
            multi-screen devices.
        --  Expanded customer footprint in Europe, North America and Asia
            including major TV operators, set-top box manufacturers and
            Smart TV manufacturers.
        --  Additional depth of intellectual property including client and
            user experience products, technologies and patents.
        --  Increased presence of European operations.

"The TV market has continuously evolved to bring an ever richer set of
video services to consumers over managed networks and the open Internet
to a wide range of consumer devices" said Royston Hoggarth, Chairman of
ANT. "The combination of Espial and ANT provides the increased scale
and HTML5 expertise for Espial to further its leadership position in
this very valuable market. We believe the combination of these two
market leaders will benefit and help intercept the growth of this
market".

Readers are cautioned that the proposed acquisition is subject to ANT
shareholder approval, sanction by the Court, and various other
customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the
proposed transaction will be completed on the terms described in this
press release, on the expected timeline or at all.

About Espial

Espial is a leading supplier of digital TV and IPTV software and
solutions to cable and telecommunications operators as well as consumer
electronics manufacturers. Espial's middleware, video-on-demand, and
browser products power a diverse range of pay-TV and Internet TV
business models. Over 10 million licenses of its patented software are
in use across the world. Espial is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and
has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit http://www.espial.com or contact via phone at +1 613 230 4770.

About ANT

ANT plc (http://www.antplc.com) develops and deploys embedded software solutions and services for the
TV industry. Its Galio Suite, a browser, client and applications stack,
is an open standards based, flexible application & middleware solution
for a wide range of consumer TV platforms. Using its experience of TV,
ANT provides powerful solutions to its customers by combining
consultancy and engineering services with its highly capable platform
products.

ANT's software has been extensively deployed by customers throughout the
world including ADB, Amino, Bouygues Telecom, Cisco, Chunghwa Telecom,
Coship, HwaCom, France Telecom, Humax, Pirelli, Sagemcom, Samsung,
Technicolour, Telecom Italia and YouSee. ANT plc's shares are listed on
AIM, a London Stock Exchange regulated market, under the ticker ANTP
(Reuters: ANTP.L, Bloomberg: ANTP.LN).

Forward Looking Information

This press release contains information that is forward looking
information with respect to Espial within the meaning of Section
138.4(9) of the Ontario Securities Act (forward looking statements) and
other applicable securities laws. In some cases, forward-looking
information can be identified by the use of terms such as "may",
"will", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend",
"estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these
terms or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not
historical facts. In particular, statements or assumptions about the
completion of the proposed acquisition of ANT and the timing thereof,
the anticipated synergies of such acquisition, economic conditions,
benefits of new customer and partner relationships, future
opportunities for the company and products and any other statements
regarding Espial's objectives (and strategies to achieve such
objectives), future expectations, beliefs, goals or prospects are or
involve forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information is based on certain factors and assumptions.
While the company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on
information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
Forward-looking information, by its nature necessarily involves known
and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking
statements or could cause our current objectives and strategies to
change, including but not limited to the satisfaction of all closing
conditions in respect of the proposed acquisition, Espial's ability to
successful integrate ANT's operations into its existing operations,
changing conditions and other risks associated with the on-demand TV
software industry and the market segments in which Espial operates,
competition, Espial's ability to effectively develop its distribution
channels and generate increased demand for its products, economic
conditions, technological change,  unanticipated changes in our costs,
regulatory changes, litigation, the emergence of new opportunities,
many of which are beyond our control and current expectation or
knowledge.

Additional risks and uncertainties affecting Espial can be found in
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 filed
on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com. If any of these risks or uncertainties were
to materialize, or if the factors and assumptions underlying the
forward-looking information were to prove incorrect, actual results
could vary materially from those that are expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information contained herein and our current objectives
or strategies may change. Espial assumes no obligation to update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. 

SOURCE  ESPIAL GROUP

ESPIAL GROUP

CONTACT: Agency Contact:
Netra Ghosh
202 Communications
Tel: +1 801 349 2840
Email: netra@202comms.com
Espial Contacts:
Kirk Edwardson
Director of Marketing
Tel: +1 613 301 3423
Email: kedwardson@espial.com

Carl Smith
CFO
Tel: +1.613.566.3427

MEEM "Memory Cable": Cell Phone Charger Cable Automatically Backs up Everything - Every Time you Charge Your Battery

NEW YORK, November 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    MEEM unveils its first product: the MEEM(TM) Memory Cable is a charger cable which
automatically backs up all of your cell phone data every time you charge your battery. A
simple and elegant solution for one of the biggest problems we all face in today's mobile
lifestyle, MEEM is compatible with 5 major mobile phone operating systems namely Android,
iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Symbian, and backs up: contacts, messages, appointments,
photos, videos, music, apps, games - everything!

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    MEEM is showcasing now on indiegogo [http://www.indiegogo.com/meem ], the
international funding platform for creative projects, where new innovative ideas and
products are supported by real people, who are going to use them.

    With MEEM, you'll never again have to worry about losing all your precious information
and memories.

       
        - SECURE, AUTOMATIC BACKUP of all your mobile phone data onto the cable,
          typically in less than a minute - every time you charge your battery.
        - EASY 'PLUG & PLAY' DATA RESTORE: If your phone is ever lost, stolen or
          damaged, just plug your MEEM into your new phone, restore your data, and you're good
          to go!
        - EASY UPGRADES ACROSS ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS: If you're transferring or upgrading
          to a new phone, or even a new platform, just plug MEEM into your new phone, restore
          your data, and you're all set.
        - SYNCH DATA BETWEEN PHONES: If you use two or more phones, just plug MEEM into
          your phone and selectively synch contacts, appointments, or any other information you
          need.
        - MASSIVE MEMORY CAPACITY 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models available.
        - BEAUTIFUL, BOLD DESIGN: MEEM is a premium quality, precision device - similar
          in fit and finish to a fine watch.

    Founder of MEEM, and the inventor of the Memory Cable, Anil Goel, highlights
significant advantages over other known backup solutions:

    "Some people believe 'Cloud' is a panacea. But the fact is there are still a lot of
justified privacy and security concerns regarding Cloud-based solutions. MEEM not only
backs up all the stuff on your phone, but all your data remains under your physical
control. And MEEM offers other features we all need but cannot find; such as the ability
to easily move everything from one phone or platform to a new phone on a different
platform. Also, MEEM allows you to easily and selectively synch some or all of your data
between different phones. No other system does all of this. Period."

    "THIS IS GENIUS, EVEN MY KIDS CAN USE IT. EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE ONE!"

       
        - Nick Cannon, host of America's Got Talent

    Developed with internationally renowned designer Jozeph Forakis
[http://www.forakis.com ], MEEM features include a powerful ARM microprocessor, all encased
in a slim, sleek aluminum housing which is virtually crush-proof. MEEM will come in a
stunning range of colors and finishes - some of which will be decided by contributors to
MEEM's indiegogo [http://www.indiegogo.com/meem ] international funding campaign. With
personalized laser etching and free worldwide shipping, many contributors are already
preordering a MEEM(TM) Memory Cable from indiegogo [http://www.indiegogo.com/meem ].

    Follow MEEM on TWITTER at @Meem_teem [http://www.twitter.com/Meem_teem ] and connect
with us now on FACEBOOK [http://www.facebook.com/MEEMCABLE ]

    Copyright 2012 MEEM PT Limited All rights reserved.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    Mark Worrall

    press@meem.co

    SOURCE: http://www.meem.co

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CONTACT: +44(0)783-0282-496

Addressing the Needs of 'The Multichannel Traveller'

LONDON, November 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Sonata Software and hybris organize a Forum for the Travel & Leisure Industry

    Sonata Software, an IT consulting and software services provider, and hybris, the
top-rated provider of omni-channel commerce software, are jointly organizing a
'Multichannel Traveller Dinner' in London, on Dec 4, 2012. The private event is only for
selected dignitaries from leading travel companies in the United Kingdom, to confer on the
topic- 'How do we engage the empowered customer of tomorrow?'

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    'The Multichannel Traveller' meet intends to bring together a group of strategy
influencers from various travel companies across the United Kingdom, to address the key
areas of growth for the industry such as - driving customer satisfaction, boosting
profitability and increasing loyalty through an effective multichannel customer strategy;
delivering consistent reward experience to customers; and creating collaborative effort
between channels to provide the best experience.

    Vivek Desai, Vice President and Head of Sonata's Europe Business, said "Travel as an
industry has always been a key area of focus and expertise for Sonata. Today's customer is
a multichannel communicator, expecting sales and service interactions via channels of
their choice, whenever and wherever they choose. The need of the hour is to educate,
empower and enable the travel operators, to understand and anticipate the customer better
in order to provide a seamless experience across channels".

    The forum will offer a common platform to both travel companies and solution
providers, to deliberate on the current trends in the travel & leisure industry and to
address the needs of today's multichannel traveller. As partners, Sonata and hybris, will
not only look at providing these enterprises with a single view of their customers,
products and orders, but also the customers single view of the business.

    "With emerging trends like low cost carriers and e-commerce, the travel & leisure
industry has gone through a dramatic transformation in the last decade. The new age
traveller's demand requires tour operators to redesign the way they do their business,
with real-time responses to market conditions. hybris helps businesses in the travel &
leisure industry sell more through every touchpoint, channel and device." said Frank
Schoutissen, Vice President, Channel, at hybris.

    Sonata and hybris, collaborate to offer a wide array of service and solutions to
companies in the travel industry. These include - multi-channel commerce platform and
integration with other travel solutions, expert domain consulting skills, solution
frameworks and proven solution rollouts with optimized cost of ownership.

    About Sonata Software Limited

    Sonata Software, headquartered in Bangalore, India, is an IT consulting and software
services company delivering transformational IT solutions through customer specific
Centres of Excellence. Sonata serves Software Product Companies, and enterprises in the
Travel, Manufacturing, Retail, and Distribution verticals across the globe. Its key
service lines include Business Intelligence and Analytics, Application Development
Management (ADM), Mobility, Cloud, Social Media, Testing, Enterprise Services (ERP and
CRM), and Infrastructure Management services. Sonata has strategic alliances with global
technology majors like Microsoft, SAP, IBM, Oracle, and HP to deliver innovative
solutions.

    About hybris

    hybris helps businesses on every continent sell more goods, services and digital
content through every touchpoint, channel and device. hybris delivers "OmniCommerce(TM)":
state-of-the-art master data management and unified commerce processes that give a
business a single view of its customers, products and orders, and its customers a single
view of the business. hybris' omni-channel software is built on a single platform, based
on open standards, that is agile to support limitless innovation, efficient to drive the
best TCO, and scalable and extensible to be the last commerce platform companies will ever
need. Both principal industry analyst firms rank hybris as a "leader" and list its
commerce platform among the top two or three in the market. The same software is available
on-premise, on-demand and managed hosted, giving merchants of all sizes maximum
flexibility. Over 400 companies have chosen hybris, including global B2B brands Nespresso,
P&G, Bridgestone, Rexel and Thomson-Reuters, as well as consumer brands Galeries
Lafayette, Levi's, Lufthansa, Migros, Nespresso, Nikon and Toys'r'Us. hybris has
operations in 15 countries around the globe. hybris is the future of commerce(TM).

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

       
        For further information, please contact:
        Swati Sengupta
        Sonata Software Limited
        A.P.S. Trust Building,
        Bull Temple Road, N.R. Colony
        Bangalore 560019, India
        Tel: +91-80-30971999
        swati.sengupta@sonata-software.com

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TranscribeMe Oversubscribes Angel Round with $900k Funding to Bring Speech Processing and Transcription Platform to Market

Funding enables TranscribeMe to grow its market leadership in next-wave audio transcription services, delivering fast, accurate and confidential conversion of complex speech to text.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TranscribeMe closed an oversubscribed Angel Investment Round, bringing total funding to date to $1.5 million. Funds will be used to support the rapid growth of TranscribeMe's platform, which converts audio and video into searchable and shareable text. Investors come from leading syndicates including Tech Coast Angels, Sierra Angels, TEC Ventures, ICE Angels, Keiretsu and Maverick Angels. TranscribeMe delivers over 500% increased efficiency for customers in the medical, market research, conference and education industries, and has established integrations with Evernote, Livescribe and select VoIP providers.

TranscribeMe's mission is to maximize the value of audio and video content through transcription. The team pioneered a hybrid platform that combines speech recognition algorithms with the power of crowd-sourced transcribers working from around the world. "TranscribeMe's efficiency comes from our ability to intelligently process, slice and micro-task the transcription of audio and video," notes VP of Sales and Marketing Bethanie Maples Krogstad.

"TranscribeMe is a new platform for accurately converting voice to text," says CEO Alexei Dunayev, "one which is scalable, confidential, and specialized. Our global on-demand workforce is able to deliver a tailored service to customers, and we achieve a new level of efficiency through our voice recognition and micro-tasking technology."

Microtasking is the next wave in efficient workforce management. By building its crowd platform versus using an existing marketplace, TranscribeMe is able to deliver a secure and confidential service, as well as control, train, and up-skill its crowd of thousands of workers. As a Microsoft BizSpark One partner, TranscribeMe leverages a stable and secure Windows Azure foundation on which to build its key specialization - complex audio processing, by using proprietary automated speech recognition technology and intelligent crowd-sourced micro-tasking.

About TranscribeMe

TranscribeMe makes audio and video content searchable and shareable by converting speech to text, fast. We deliver use a hybrid model combining software with a crowd-sourced transcribers.  TranscribeMe offers a fast, accurate and highly available transcription service for medical professionals, corporations, conferences, writers, podcasters and academics to analyze, search, share and monetize their audio content by transcribing it to word-for-word perfect text.

SOURCE  TranscribeMe

TranscribeMe

CONTACT: Bethanie Maples Krogstad, Bethanie@transcribeme.com

Web Site: http://transcribeme.com

Aviacomm Announces Collaboration with Toshiba for Joint Development of Radio Over Fiber Remote Base Stations

Toshiba and Aviacomm agree to design in Aviacomm's ARF technology supporting multiple RF bands into the Toshiba Remote Base Station Product Line

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading wideband RFIC vendor Aviacomm Inc. and Toshiba Corporation announced today that the two companies will work together in development and integration of Aviacomm's Smart Analog Solution technology into the Toshiba Remote Base Station Product Line.

With the drive towards smaller cells being fueled by capacity concerns overtaking coverage as the primary requirement for 3G and 4G networks, multiple architectural approaches are being offered to the market. The Toshiba ROF Remote BTS approach allows consolidation of the core network processing into a central location, while delivering the radio signal over fiber to remote digital radio heads. With this approach installation of additional network radios can be accomplished with minimal site preparation and a short amount of time.

This architectural approach requires performance typical of a macro BTS at a cost commensurate with small cells. After months of extensive testing Toshiba has qualified the Aviacomm ARF technology and has agreed to move forward with joint development and integration of the ARF series into the Toshiba ROF solution. Toshiba conducted an exhaustive evaluation, and only Aviacomm was able to meet the stringent specifications in a small CMOS RFIC.

"We are very excited about working with Toshiba on next generation remote BTS systems" stated Shih Mo, CEO of Aviacomm. "Whereas previously infrastructure design and development focused on performance with cost a secondary consideration, the advent of these new architectures means cost will be a key driver as well. Our core technology of wideband, flexible, programmable Smart Analog Solutions embodied in the ARF product line offers the cost effectiveness of silicon, the low power consumption associated with CMOS, and the highest levels of performance typically seen in radios costing thousands of dollars."

The ARF performance and wideband programmability can be sampled today in the ARF1010EX Evaluation Kit. For more information please contact:  Info@aviacomm.com

About Aviacomm
Aviacomm (http://www.aviacomm.com ) was founded by a group of wireless experts focused on solving the last remaining barrier to cognitive radio solutions - the RFIC.  Aviacomm offers low power, high performance, programmable frequency agile front-end solutions that address a variety of markets and applications. The ARF1010EX in CMOS covers from 300MHz to 2.8GHz, and channels sizes from 0.5MHz to 40MHz wide, enabling this single RF solution to support multiple technologies up and down the frequency spectrum.

SOURCE  Aviacomm Inc.

Aviacomm Inc.

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

AuctionTime.com conducts large equipment auctions in December 2012

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The end of the year is full of buying and selling equipment on http://www.AuctionTime.com! From farm equipment and construction and heavy machinery to trucks and trailers, your online auction source brings you the largest, most up-to-date selection out there. Every Wednesday in December, buyers and sellers can expect large online auctions featuring a broad range of absolute auctions including:

LOT#5014 - 2011 CASE IH 7088- Combine
LOT#4696 - 2010 NEW HOLLAND T4030 - Tractor
LOT#4519 - 2000 JOHN DEERE 7410 - Tractor
LOT#4028 - 2004 JOHN DEERE 630F - Header
LOT#4663 - 2011 JOHN DEERE 4730 - Sprayer
LOT#2683 - 1997 KINZE 2600- Planter
LOT#4702 - 2009 BOBCAT S175 - Skid steer
LOT#4259 - 2000 NEW HOLLAND LM860B - Forklift - Telescopic
LOT#3816 - 2008 CATERPILLAR D6T XW - Dozer - Crawler
LOT#4401 - 2005 KOBELCO SK135SR LC - Excavator - Crawler
LOT#4416 - 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9200i EAGLE - Conventional Truck w/sleeper
LOT#4518 - 2004 FREIGHTLINER CL12042ST-COLUMBIA 120 - Conventional Truck w/o sleeper

Opening bids are set at $1,000 or less with no hidden reserves. Proxy bidding opens every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. (CST); live bidding opens every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. (CST). Registering to bid on http://www.AuctionTime.com is quick and easy! There are no registration fees, no buyer's fees, and no hidden reserves!  Buyers can head over to http://www.AuctionTime.com to register and check out detailed information on each piece - even research past Auction results!

LOT#2749 - 2010 JOHN DEERE 9870 STS - Combine
LOT#3480 - 2006 CASE IH SPX4410 - Sprayer
LOT#2962 - 2010 CHALLENGER MT645C - Tractor
LOT#3194 - 2011 DEERE 410J - Loader Backhoe
LOT#3321 - 2005 VERMEER NAVIGATOR D50X100A - Horizontal drill
LOT#2518 - 2009 PETERBILT 386 - Conventional truck w/sleeper
LOT#3307 - 2006 FREIGHTLINER CL12064S - COLUMBIA 120 - Conventional truck w/sleeper
LOT#3320 - 2002 TIMPTE - Hopper/Grain Trailer

http://www.AuctionTime.com brings buyers and sellers together worldwide providing an online marketplace for weekly equipment auctions. Auctiontime.com features a variety of equipment across the agriculture, trucking, transportation, construction, machinery, and parts industries including wheel and backhoe loaders, motor graders, excavators, skid steers, tractors, combines, tillage and planting equipment, heavy duty trucks, conventional trucks, service trucks, dump trucks, tractor trailers, attachments, parts, and more. http://www.Auctiontime.com is powered by MachineryTrader.com, TractorHouse.com, andTruckPaper.com. Visit http://www.AuctionTime.com today!

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CONTACT: Evan Welch, AuctionTime.com, +1-800-334-7443, feedback@auctiontime.com

Hertz Launches Industry First App to Streamline Customers' Online Experience

Hertz and Hertz On Demand Now Harnessing the Power of Responsive Design Technology

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued focus on technology, the Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) announced today it has re-launched the Company's car rental and car sharing websites, to enable all Hertz.com and HertzOnDemand.com users to have a consistent brand and rich user experience regardless of whether they access a site through their personal computer, mobile phone or tablet. As customers increasingly visit Hertz websites while traveling or on-the-go, the importance of a streamlined experience that is responsive to the type of device being used has grown. Hertz is excited to be the first in the rental car and travel industries to implement responsive design technology.

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"Hertz is far ahead of the competition in our quest to provide the most streamlined experience for the variety of devices customers use to rent vehicles," commented Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark P. Frissora. "We've proactively implemented responsive design technology to create a user-friendly experience no matter how customers access Hertz, whether on a PC, touch-screen mobile device, or tablet.  In addition, the new technology makes it easy for customers to interact with Hertz while significantly improving our ability to replicate optimal processes, content presentation and design for new booking platforms."   

Switching Hertz's online experience to responsive design technology enables Hertz's in-house ecommerce team to build and make changes once for multiple devices and platforms. Every device will have the same Hertz functionality while the content will be presented in an environment best suited for the end-users device. The responsive design technology enables Hertz to streamline its mobile strategies and build a foundation to bridge the gap between the desktop and mobile experience. Hertz is also breaking through when it comes to innovation, implementing this overhaul in just three months -- typically, this type of project is projected to take at least six months.

"Implementing responsive design technology is a part of Hertz's commitment to be the fastest, easiest and most valued car rental company in the world, and a leader in innovation," commented Hertz Chief Innovation Officer, Joe Eckroth. "We are committed to innovation that streamlines our customers' experience as well as our business practices."

Hertz offers its customers the most technologically innovative products and services available that results in the fastest, easiest and most valued rental experience to keep customers "Traveling at the Speed of Hertz." This includes Hertz 'Carfirmations', a mobile SMS text and email service that confirms a Hertz Gold Plus Rewards member's reservation and advises them of their car and location prior to arrival at the Hertz facility; 'Gold Choice', which gives Gold members the power to keep the car they reserved or simply choose a different car from the Gold Choice area; and Counter By-Pass and e-Return, which allows customers to bypass counter lines and go directly to their cars and then return their vehicles with the fastest car rental drop-off that includes an email receipt within hours. These are all free services for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members, which is free to join. In addition, Hertz continues to expand the presence of its ExpressRent Interactive Kiosks that let customers rent a car, with or without a reservation, through a live, face-to-face video kiosk. Finally, Hertz pioneered vehicle-specific reservation capabilities via its Collection series and has the largest fleet of make and model 'reservable' cars in the industry.

For more information, visit http://www.Hertz.com and/or follow Hertz at http://www.Facebook.com/Hertz and http://www.Twitter.com/Hertz. Click here to visit the Hertz YouTube page and view the Hertz ExpressRent Kiosk.

About The Hertz Corporation

Hertz operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands from approximately 10,400 corporate, licensee and franchisee locations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,800 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 111 major airports in Europe. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 1,580 corporate and franchisee locations in approximately 80 countries. Hertz is an inaugural member of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards Hall of Fame and was recently named, for the thirteenth time, by the magazine's readers as the Best Car Rental Agency. Hertz was also voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13 U.S. Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services.

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CONTACT: Paula Rivera, +1-201-307-2824, privera@hertz.com

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CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the FCC's Decision on SoundBite's Petition

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After the FCC released its decision on SoundBite's petition, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President of Wireless Internet Development David Diggs issued the following statement:

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"The FCC's action on the SoundBite petition reaffirms that a text message sent by a service provider to confirm a wireless subscriber's request to opt out of a text messaging program does not violate the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act, and more importantly, these messages benefit consumers. CTIA has always believed that confirming a request to opt out of a short code campaign is a necessary last step to acknowledge the subscriber's request, and, as required by the Mobile Marketing Association's U.S. Consumer Best Practices, mobile marketing providers should always confirm receipt of opt out requests.

"To protect wireless consumers from abusive marketing practices and unwanted text messaging, CTIA monitors all short code programs to ensure each one is complying with best practices. CTIA will continue to pursue corrective measures with any service provider that fails to generate a confirmation message to consumers who opt out of that service provider's program."

The Mobile Marketing Association's U.S. Consumer Best Practices are available at: http://www.mmaglobal.com/bestpractice

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

Twitter: @ctia | Blog: http://ctia.it/Na6erv | Facebook: http://ctia.it/LCm4Nn | LinkedIn Group: http://ctia.it/Na6cA2

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

Chef Andy Husbands Announced as Featured Chef for the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program at the AIRMALL® at BOS

-Chef and Owner of Tremont 647 will Bring Adventurous American Cuisine to the Airport; Kick-Off Event to be Held at Dine Boston in Terminal E Landside on December 5, 2012 -

BOSTON, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Chef Andy Husbands is bringing the adventurous American cuisine and bold flavors from his popular South End restaurant, Tremont 647, to the AIRMALL® at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).  AIRMALL USA, developer of the leading airport concessions model in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at BOS, is pleased to welcome Husbands as the latest headliner for the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program, which showcases New England chefs' specialties for a three-month period at the airport restaurant. 

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Dine Boston is conveniently located pre-security in the AIRMALL® in Terminal E, which means airport visitors and airline passengers alike can sample the delicious fare created by Chef Husbands.

"As owner and executive chef of Tremont 647, Andy Husbands has successfully brought adventurous American cuisine with inventive global influences to Boston's South End neighborhood," said Michael Caro, vice president for AIRMALL USA.  "The AIRMALL at BOS and Dine Boston are pleased to offer a taste of his menu to travelers as part of the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program."

Husbands has been the award-winning chef and owner of Tremont 647 in Boston's South End neighborhood for more than 15 years. He is known locally and nationally for his bold flavors and commitment to using high-quality, fresh and seasonal ingredients. Husbands also competed in the 6th season of Fox Television Network's "Hell's Kitchen," hosted by Gordon Ramsay.  He has published two cookbooks - Wicked Good Barbeque and The Fearless Chef.  He is currently working on his third cookbook, Wicked Good Burgers, which is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2013.  Devoted to helping his community, Husbands has been working to eliminate childhood hunger for the past 20 years and is an active member of Share Our Strength, the nation's leading hunger relief organization.

Tremont 647 is a 60-seat neighborhood restaurant and bar. It is open nightly for dinner and on Saturday and Sunday mornings for brunch.  The restaurant frequently changes its menu to incorporate the freshest seasonal ingredients available. 

At Dine Boston, Chef Husbands' menu will consist of a first course that includes a baby arugula and spinach salad with grilled figs, Bayley-Hazen Blue, hazelnuts and orange champagne vinaigrette or fried Brussels sprouts.  Entrees include hoisin seared hake with jasmine rice and lime seared snap peas or wood grilled hanger steak with Swiss chard, wild mushrooms, garlic cream and Andy's famous Fontina stuffed tater tots.  Dessert is a goat cheese cheesecake or granola with honey-nutmeg pears.

The Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program, founded by Dine Boston, enables renowned New England chefs to "moonlight" at the restaurant and create a special menu for visitors.  Past chefs featured in the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program include Camilo Diaz and Sari Abul-Jubein from Casablanca; Chris Douglass from ICARUS; Erwin Ramos from Ole Mexican Grill; BJ Salazar of Sel de la Terre; Marisa Iocco from Spiga; Jose Duarte of Taranta; Rachel Klein of Aura; Richard Garcia of 606 Congress and Alexandre Alvarenga of Chama Grill.

About AIRMALL® USA, Inc.
AIRMALL® USA, Inc. is the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at Pittsburgh International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport (terminals B and E), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The leading airport concessions model in North America, AIRMALL USA continues to post among the highest per-passenger spends on the continent and consistently receives accolades for innovation and customer service. AIRMALL USA is owned by Prospect Capital Corporation, a leading New York investment company founded in 1988. For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmallusa.com.

    Contact:                   Jennifer O'Rourke
                               412-642-7700
                               jennifer.orourke@elias-savion.com
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Yabbly Announces Release of Its First Shopping Review App

SEATTLE, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer shopping company Yabbly announced the release of its first shopping review app, just in time for the holiday season.

The free mobile app gives users instant access to thoughtful, real-time feedback and advice on shopping decisions and is attacking the growing problem of questionable, generic, or unhelpful product reviews on ecommerce sites.

"Yabbly is redefining how people shop," said co-founder and CEO Tom Leung. "What people want before they pull the trigger is an honest opinion and authentic discussion with somebody who has first-hand experience. Yabbly creates a space where members are motivated to help each other find the perfect product. We take buyer's remorse out of the equation and replace it with a trusted, personalized, timely conversation before you buy." 

Yabbly launched its beta in October and has already hit its 6,000(th) answer. Top trending shopping discussions - for instance, iPad vs. Mac Air; the iPhone vs GalaxyS3 and the WiiU vs. Xbox - reflect the value placed in dialogue with other people before buying, Leung said. 

Yabbly designed its app so that those who've made similar decisions will be most inclined to see - and answer - your questions.  Its two-way karma system encourages reciprocity between specific users so they can either pay it forward or return the favor in the future.

"We wanted to convey that coffee-shop-type feeling where you run into someone, start talking, and bam - those five minutes just influenced which product you're gonna buy," Leung said.

Members can download the Yabbly product review app from the iPhone app store. New users can apply for a membership invite at yabbly.com.

About Yabbly, Inc.
Yabbly is a shopping Q&A community where members provide vital, real-time reviews on choosing products that best fit their needs. Yabbly motivates people to help each other pick the best product for them with its 1:1 karma system and is revolutionizing how we connect through shared product experiences. For more information, please visit yabbly.com . Yabbly is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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Yabbly, Inc.

CONTACT: Tom Leung, Founder and CEO, Yabbly, Inc., tom@yabbly.com, +1-206-569-5188

Web Site: http://yabbly.com

New PlanGrid for iPad Makes Blueprint Collaboration Faster, Simpler for Construction Teams

PlanGrid 2.2 Adds Project Update Timelines, Automatic Cloud Sync for Personal Notes and Lets Users Add Photo Sets to Master Documents; Sign up for two years at the 5000 sheet level and Get a Free iPad Mini

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction project collaboration just got faster and easier with the launch of PlanGrid 2.2, the latest version of the leading construction industry iPad app and cloud service that lets project teams view, share, annotate and sync blueprints on the iPad and in the cloud.

Designed to improve jobsite and project collaboration by eliminating the inefficiency and version confusion of paper-based drawings and markups, PlanGrid 2.2 offers project update timelines, plus automatic cloud sync of user notes and master photo sets to keep everyone on the same page. To commemorate the launch of PlanGrid 2.2, for a limited time, the company is offering a free iPad Mini with every new two-year subscription.

"Blueprints are living documents that change daily or even hourly. Making sure everyone is up to date on revisions is critical to reducing costly mistakes and keeping the project on time and on budget," said PlanGrid Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Sutton-Gee. "We've added these new features to help teams of any size stay in sync, save time and money."

PlanGrid puts up to 30,000 PDF project sheets in the hands of every team member with the ability to view, annotate and collaborate on drawings, post RFIs and, create punch lists instantly in the field or at the office using any iPad. The master set is stored securely in the PlanGrid cloud with annotations, progress photos and more all of which are synced automatically.

In addition to providing instant anywhere access to up-to-date documents, the new PlanGrid 2.2 now includes:

    --  Project update timelines, plus instant email notifications with a
        synopsis of all changes since the previous sync and a daily digest email
        with a rundown of all changes in the last 24 hours.
    --  Automatic cloud synchronization of each users' personal notes, in
        addition to the master project notes, for seamless access to all
        document annotations across multiple devices (iPads and iPhones), along
        with the security and peace of mind of cloud-based backup so that no
        data is at risk if a device becomes lost, damaged or stolen.
    --  The ability to add individual photos or groups of photos as master
        annotations within the document. Now, everyone on the team can see and
        save images to the master document to track progress, respond to RFIs or
        address other issues with full collaboration capabilities.
    --  A number of behind-the-scenes performance enhancements for faster
        document viewing and interaction on extremely large project sets.
"Using PlanGrid very quickly pays for itself, saving our customers numerous hours each week by streamlining project communication and eliminating errors, not to mention the money they save by going paperless with their drawings," Sutton-Gee said. "Even if they don't currently use iPads on the jobsite, once people see what our app can do, they often go right out and buy them just to take advantage of the efficiency PlanGrid provides. After using it just a short time, even those who previously couldn't imagine using an iPad in the field very soon say they can't imagine how they ever lived without it."

PlanGrid is already used every day by hundreds of the world's most innovative builders, including Whiting-Turner, Boldt, DPR Construction and Webcor Builders. The app and cloud storage is free for up to 50 document sheets, with plans for up to 550 sheets at just $19.99 per user per month and up to 5,000 sheets for $49.99 per user per month. Unlimited access, storage, support and training are also available for large projects.

To sign up now and take advantage of the free iPad Mini offer, visit http://www.plangrid.com.

About PlanGrid

PlanGrid is an iPad app and cloud-service platform that supercharges jobsite efficiency and collaboration by putting PDF construction documents at your fingertips on any iPad or web browser. Designed to enable any size project team to go paperless and eliminate the cost and confusion of printed documents, PlanGrid synchronizes drawings, spec sheets, RFIs and progress photos in the cloud, giving everyone on the team access to instantly view, share and annotate documents to reduce time-consuming and costly miscommunication and build errors. PlanGrid launched out of Y Combinator in March 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, Calif. For more information, visit http://www.plangrid.com.

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PlanGrid

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NARR8 Collaborates with Author Vadim Panov to Adapt Bestselling Russian Book Series

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NARR8, a new digital entertainment start-up, announces today that famed science fiction and fantasy writer Vadim Panov is joining NARR8 to create a new series adapted from his popular Russian fantasy novel series "The Secret City."  NARR8 is a free application available worldwide for the iPad© and iPad© Mini that delivers fresh episodic series in the form of motion comics, interactive novels, and nonfiction articles. Best known for his work on "The Secret City", Panov has sold over 5 million books and won the prestigious "Fantasy Writer of the Year" bestseller award twice at RosCon, the largest event for fantasy writers and literary agents presented by leading Russian publishing house Exmo.

"When I was faced with the prospect of working with NARR8, I was thrilled. The idea of the platform is unique as it combines the growing and dynamic digital content space with books and comics. I'm excited to explore such a new territory and I look forward to seeing how NARR8 makes my stories come alive," said Vadim Panov.

Panov began writing this urban fantasy series in 2001. "The Secret City" consists of 15 novels and two collections of short stories created by both Panov and his fans via a special contest. In "The Secret City," magical races of gnomes, elves, witches, and vampires thrived until humanity sought to wipe them out. As humanity began to kill them off, these magical beings went into hiding. Meanwhile, humanity built an entire city over this conquered land to develop technology and urban culture. In this adapted series, the story of "The Secret City" is one of epic war between these strange enchanted creatures and humans that takes place in New York.

The new series will debut this December. Marking the first time that NARR8 produces a licensed series based on an existing intellectual property, this exciting new project will be led by Midian Studio, creator of "Fear Hunters". Midian Studio will work closely with the author and combine motion comic-style dialogue, animations, gorgeous graphics, and interactive game features with Panov's thrilling tale.

"We started producing the series with great enthusiasm because of the interesting idea, exciting story, charisma of the characters, lively universe, and great humor! We are sure that it will be a great read for our readers and users," said Midian Studio.

"We chose 'The Secret City' because Vadim Panov is one of the most popular Russian sci-fi and fantasy authors out there. The dynamic narrative of his books is a perfect fit for NARR8 because we can bring them to life with animations and special effects," explained NARR8 founder Alexander Vaschenko. "And by the way, I'm a big fan of Panov's printed work myself, so I'm delighted that we can present his stories in an entirely new, entirely digital way this December."

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About NARR8

NARR8 is a digital content channel delivering a wide array of exclusive and original IPs throughout a broad spectrum of creative genres. Headquartered in Moscow, Russia with satellite operations in San Francisco, the company was founded by Alexander Vashchenko, a veteran artist, game developer, and content creator, and funded by IMI.VC, a Moscow-based investment company. NARR8 currently has over 100 employees encompassing key business functions and creative staff throughout eight internally owned and operated studios.

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CONTACT: Alisa Faber, PR Manager, af@narr8.me

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