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Emakina Group and Metia Group Sign Strategic Partnership

BRUSSELS and LONDON, September 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Non-regulated news -

    Emakina Group and Metia Group, two independent full-service digital marketing agencies
announce a strategic partnership. The geographic and organizational alliance will generate
new opportunities to the benefit of existing and future clients.

    The two groups will now provide a local presence to execute digital marketing
programmes in the USA, UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and Singapore,
through a combined workforce of some 600 digital marketing professionals.

    Brands are increasingly looking for cross-border digital marketing solutions. Both
Emakina [http://www.emakina.com ] and Metia Group [http://www.metia.com ] are at the
forefront of this evolution, creating consistent international brand experiences that
leverage the full potential of the digital world. They support client programmes to
sustain continuous conversation through social channels and build rich, interactive
experiences.

    Metia CEO, Steve Ellis: "We both execute global campaigns from our offices around the
world for clients who apply a centralized approach. Many brands also want a local presence
to support their country marketers, engage local audiences and directly build their
customer communities. Emakina's expertise in marketing and digital projects and their
presence in key European markets will be very beneficial to our clients, both existing and
future ones."

    Pierre Gatz, Emakina Group Executive Partner: "The world is getting smaller and
communication more complex. Our partnership with a strong, respected international company
such as Metia Group will add important organizational strength, high added-value skills
and experienced resources to our service offering, across borders. Together we increase
our international coverage considerably, particularly in terms of joining the US / UK
presence of Metia, with our own strong presence across continental Europe."

    Emakina Group [http://www.emakina.com ] is a European group of digital agencies that
helps its clients to benefit from the new digital era. Its agencies are Emakina (Brussels,
Paris, Limoges, Geneva, Rotterdam, London), Emakina.EU and Emakina/Media (Brussels),
Design is Dead (Antwerp) and The Reference (Ghent). The group has 450 collaborators and
works for large organisations and international companies. Emakina achieved a turnover of
41.3 million euro in 2011. (mnemo: ALEMK) (ISIN: BE0003843605).

    Metia Group [http://www.metia.com ] is a digital marketing agency with operations in
London, Seattle, New York and Singapore. Employing some 150 professionals, Metia delivers
digital experiences, solutions, services and tools that are focused, smart and repeatable
- and that generate measurable value.

Emakina Group and Metia

CONTACT: Contact: Luc Malcorps, T +32-2-788-79-73; Chanda Gathani, +44-203-100-3605

AT&T 4G LTE Available In Sacramento

Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Sacramento, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:

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    --  Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet
        speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can stream, download,
        upload and game faster than ever before.
    --  Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
        new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the Motorola ATRIX (TM)
        HD, Sony Xperia (TM) ion, HTC One(TM) X, Samsung Focus(®) 2, Nokia
        Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note(TM), and Pantech Element(TM) tablet.
    --  Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
        processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
        long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
        the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
        two-way video calling and telemedicine.
    --  More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
        and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
        more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
        network experience.
"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Sacramento responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, on the best devices," said Terry Stenzel, AT&T's Vice President/General Manager for Northern California and Northern Nevada.

AT&T's 4G Network

AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 275 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. That's coverage in 3,000 more 4G cities and towns than Verizon.

AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more customers. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests.

AT&T's 4G LTE network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G**, as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.

Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage in 2012 and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.

AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.

Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

***Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic.  A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Dan Newman, +1-415-981-9940, dan@scnstrategies.com

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

CITI's manageID® Software Platform Simplifies Identity Management and Credentialing for Government and Commercial Markets

ManageID Solutions Balances Privacy, Security and Commerce

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Information Technology, Inc. (CITI) today announced manageID®, a family of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) identity management and credentialing software products, will be featured at the Biometrics Consortium Conference in Tampa Bay, FL on September 18 through 20(th), 2012. manageID is currently deployed at multiple high-profile international and US (federal and state) government agencies as their reference identity system. manageID is available to customers and partners through a variety of licensing and SaaS / Cloud-based business models.

COTS; Easily Configurable

manageID Framework and optional suite of software applications delivers enterprise performance via configurable, scalable and extensible services-oriented solutions. manageID also provides identity, credential and permission lifecycle management for private and public sector markets such as immigration and travel, voter registration, national ID / driver licensing, border management, law enforcement, badging and loyalty programs.

manageID utilizes Dynamic User Interface(TM) and Identity Program Templates(TM) which allows customers to quickly change the appearance and topology of manageID's workflows, screens and database structure to meet evolving business process and policy needs. CITI's patent-pending manageID Synchronization Engine(TM) technology ensures that all data, workflows, configurations and user settings are properly synchronized across all n-Tier servers and clients. As a result, manageID delivers a faster return on investment (ROI) by reducing development and deployment cost, risk and implementation time.

One Solution. Any Credential.

manageID supports a variety of commercial technologies including multiple biometrics (face, finger, iris, signature, etc.) as well as ID storage and credential technologies (magnetic stripe, barcode, RFID / smart chip, etc.). manageID maintains vendor and technology neutrality in order to protect customers against technology obsolescence and or system change outs.

manageID adheres to key industry best-practices and standards, and supports interoperability and delivery as a shared resource for multiple agencies or organizations utilizing dissimilar but connected systems. manageID also integrates with legacy systems and can manage disparate workflows, via web services and other methods. 

Proven Solution

CITI leveraged its extensive experience and lessons-learned from designing, delivering, managing and supporting one of the world's largest identity management and credentialing systems that registers more than 45,000 multi-biometric based records per month from locations around the world into a 35TB+ database for the US government, producing more than US$1 Billion in application fees annually. 

"CITI realized a gap existed in the market for a COTS identity solution and we have successfully culminated all of our large scale identity program experience and CMMI level 3 certification into a modular approach that leverages both pre-built templates and optimized components," comments Dr. Sunil Kolhekar, President and CEO of CITI.

manageID is the identity management and credentialing solution in Latin America for a national trusted traveler program, a national visitor and migrant worker management program, a national deportation program and a national criminal identity system. In the US, the manageID Cloud service is used to register citizens for delivering state issued credentials. A multi-national agency is using manageID to issue badges to staff and contractors.

About CITI

Creative Information Technology, Inc., or CITI, was founded in 1996 and is comprised of more than 300 employees and consultants.  CITI provides a wide range of professional services, software and solutions and is SEI CMMI-Level 3, PMP, ISO 20000 & ITIL certified.  CITI's customers include commercial customers, international government agencies and multiple US federal government agencies including the US Department of Homeland Security and US Department of State.  CITI has the distinction of designing, delivering, operating and supporting one of the largest, most sophisticated identity management and credentialing systems in the world.  For more information go to http://www.manageid-us.com.

Marketing Contact
Ramki Uppuluri
ruppuluri@citi-us.com
703-483-4309

SOURCE  Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.manageid-us.com

Movie Inspires Parent Power Index©

Real Parents Deserve a Hollywood Ending

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many parents seeing the upcoming movie Won't Back Down will no doubt leave the theater inspired to take up the same fight as the dedicated moms in the film.  But, they may also wonder whether they have the power available to them to make the same kind of change in their children's education, or if such power is just a Hollywood invention.  Now they can find out with the new Parent Power Index© (PPI) from the Center for Education Reform (CER) which ranks the United States based on how much power parents have over their children's education.

The PPI is an interactive, web-based tool that - based on an evaluation of state policies - measures the ability in each state of a parent to exercise choices, engage with their local school board, and have a voice in the systems that surround their child. States that ranked the highest offer a high degree of options to parents and engage them more directly in school decisions.

"Parents want and deserve power over their child's education and most states do a poor job of providing it." said CER President Jeanne Allen. "The Parent Power Index represents the first time someone has quantified for parents how much power they do or don't have over their child's education.  And just as important, PPI educates parents on how to use the power they do have as well as how to get more.  It's vital information that's been missing from their arsenal - until now," Allen continued.

"Parent power in education is not only a matter of public interest, but it's a matter of public right. It's also the only thing that is going to fix our educational and economic problems for good." Allen said.

PPI is the latest effort from CER this fall to educate parents and the general public about what real education reform is and how they can help get those reforms enacted.   For more information see The Field Guide to Education Reform: How to Spot a Real Reformerand Educationfifty.com, a voter's guide to gubernatorial and state education candidates. 

CER, since 1993, is the leading voice and advocate for lasting, substantive and structural education reform in the U.S. Additional information about the Center and its activities can be found at http://www.edreform.com.

SOURCE  Center for Education Reform

Center for Education Reform

CONTACT: Brenna Hapes, 1-800-521-2118, brenna@edreform.com

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

Play Like Bond: Sky Vegas Gets 007 Cool With Range of Online Casino Games

LONDON, September 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

                      Sky Vegas keeps online casino glitzy and glamorous

    James Bond is due back on our silver screens anytime soon and with him a range of
gold-seeking gamblers and casino kings. The bright lights, glitz, glamour and cool suits
of James Bond taking over on a blackjack table is an iconic image that has threaded its
ways through Bond film after Bond film.

    The hunger for this lifestyle is ever-present in social consciousness - it's an
experience we all love and seek!

    However, heading off to the giddy, dizzy lights of the glamorous Vegas casino is not
always a possibility. Thankfully, Sky Vegas is around to offer the best and brightest
online casino [http://www.skyvegas.com ] games this side of Bond, which make the 007
experience come to life in the comfort of the home!

    It's about as close as it can get to the thrill of Las Vegas without heading off into
the desert sun, martini in hand. The sheer range of games alone is dazzling and exciting.
Check the vivid detail graphics of games like Zuma, for example, which takes players on a
wild, Aztec adventure to set the imagination soaring.

    Sky Vegas keeps it cool and iconic with old staples like Blackjack and Live Roulette,
but also games that tap into what we feel familiar with. Players will be delighted with
old familiar favourites like the Deal or no Deal
[http://www.skyvegas.com/game/deal-or-no-deal ] game that takes its cue from the popular
game show.

    Get sharp and put on a slick tuxedo, shake up your drink, and sit down to some Sky
Vegas slots and online casino that will make you feel as cool as The Man himself!

    For a range of games James Bond would be proud to play, visit
http://www.skyvegas.com for details.

    About Sky Vegas

    Sky Vegas [http://www.skyvegas.com ] is the online casino division of BSkyB.
Established in March 2003, it now boasts more than 200 games including slots games, table
games, instant win games, penny arcade and community games. Sky Vegas does not accept
customers from the USA and operates fully within UK law under a licence issued by the
Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SkyVegas
Twitter: @skyvegas

Sky Vegas

CONTACT: Helen Jacob, Sky Bet PR Manager, Helen.jacob@bskyb.com,  T: +44(0)113-389-5941, M: +44(0)7866-442167

PennWell Acquires Leading Public Safety Media Business

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PennWell Corporation, a diversified global media and information company, announced today that it has acquired the Elsevier Public Safety Group including flagship magazine JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services), JEMs.com, and the EMS Today Conference & Exposition (the JEMS Conference), EMS Insider newsletter, along with FireRescue magazine, FirefighterNation.com, FireEMSblogs.com, Law Officer magazine, LawOfficer.com, and the publishing contract for APCO's Public Safety Communications magazine from Elsevier, Inc.  Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Elsevier Public Safety was founded in 1980 as JEMS Communications, with JEMS magazine published continuously since then as one of the most iconic brands in the emergency medical services (EMS) market.  During the last 32 years Elsevier Public Safety expanded to become the only media company serving all four key public safety segments - EMS, Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement and Communications.  The management and staff will join PennWell and remain based in San Diego. 

Robert F. Biolchini, president and CEO of PennWell, said, "The Elsevier Public Safety business is a rare and perfect fit with PennWell.  We have long pursued JEMS magazine, known as the 'Conscience of EMS,' and which has earned its reputation as the #1 leading title for EMS due to the quality and integrity of its editorial content in print and online which match PennWell's high standards for excellence.  PennWell is equally enthusiastic about the EMS Today Conference & Expo, the largest and most prestigious training conference and exhibition for EMS, and we envision many expansion opportunities for this event on other continents."

Biolchini continued, "This acquisition also gives us additional strength in the fire sector with FireRescue magazine and FirefighterNation.com as complementary to PennWell's Fire Engineering and Fire Apparatus magazines and FDIC (Fire Department Instructors Conference), the world's largest annual training conference and exhibition for the fire service.  With Law Officer magazine we will fill a needed new presence in law enforcement along with our role as publisher of Public Safety Communications magazine.  With an outstanding team led by Jeff Berend, PennWell expects to continue to develop and expand these great products and will be positioned as the only business-to-business media company serving all sectors of the public safety industry.  PennWell is pleased to add this perfect fit that we have sought to acquire for the past ten years."

JEMS magazine was founded by the late James O. Page, known as the "father of modern EMS" because of his contributions to the field.  As a young firefighter in the early 1960s he was a pioneer in teaching CPR and helping develop EMS.  Page later became a battalion chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the first director of North Carolina's statewide EMS system, and a writer and technical consultant for the 1970s television show Emergency!  Along with founding editor Keith Griffiths, JEMS magazine was conceived and launched and today serves a monthly qualified readership of more than 47,000 as the most authoritative source of EMS information worldwide, reaching field providers such as paramedics and EMTs, as well as instructors, supervisors and EMS administrators.  JEMS.com provides daily news, videos, training, jobs, networking and product information for over 150,000 unique visitors each month, and the EMS Insider monthly newsletter reports on legislative and legal issues, billing and reimbursement and other vital topics for EMS executives. 

The EMS Today Conference & Expo, held annually each Spring, celebrated its 30(th) anniversary during its March 2012 conference in Baltimore and is the longest running and most highly regarded event in the EMS industry.  EMS Today provides education and networking opportunities to over 5,000 attendees each year, with 115 conference sessions and 257 exhibiting companies covering 54,000 net square feet of exhibit space.  In 2012, the EMS Today Conference & Expo introduced a co-located event, the International Conference on Disaster and Terrorism Preparedness.  EMS Today 2013 will be held March 5-9 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

FireRescue Magazine, started in 1983 and published monthly, serves a qualified readership of over 53,000 with a focus on fire chiefs and company officers.  It is a premier media partner of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).  FirefighterNation.com and FireEMSBlogs.com have attracted a loyal following of over 610,000 unique visitors per month.   

Law Officer magazine, launched in 2005, is published ten times per year for a qualified circulation of 36,000 trainers, middle managers, and heads of specialized units in law enforcement.  Its digital newsletters and web site, LawOfficer.com, are experiencing rapid growth with over 180,000 unique visitors monthly and 215,000 social media followers.

Public Safety Communications is the official magazine of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO), with Elsevier Public Safety as the publisher for the past six years.  With a qualified readership of over 13,000 each month made up of members of the prestigious association, Public Safety Communications and its e-newsletters and websites serve leaders of 9-1-1 dispatch centers and radio/field personnel.

Jeff Berend, vice president/publisher of Elsevier Public Safety, and his San Diego team will report to Lyle Hoyt, senior vice president and group publisher of PennWell's Fire and Dental Groups.  PennWell's Fire Engineering magazine is the company's oldest magazine and the oldest one for the fire service, published since 1877.  FDIC (Fire Department Instructors Conference) is also the oldest conference and exhibition for training firefighters, having started in 1928.  FDIC is held each Spring in Indianapolis with an exhibit floor covering 425,000 net square feet for 820 exhibitors to show their products and services to over 28,000 firefighters.  PennWell also publishes Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine which it acquired in 2010. 

According to Berend, "We are honored to be part of the PennWell family, which is such a respected provider of information and training for the fire service.  In that mission we are kindred spirits and admire PennWell's aggressive goal of serving all facets of public safety.  We look forward to tapping into PennWell's strong reputation earned over its 102 year history for excellence in print, conferences & exhibitions, and digital media in several strategic markets around the world. We're excited to accelerate our growth in these markets under PennWell, expanding our international reach and providing even better service to public safety practitioners and advertisers alike."

About PennWell Corporation

Founded in 1910, PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries:  Oil and gas, electric power generation and delivery, hydropower, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, aerospace and avionics, LEDs and lighting, fire and emergency services, and dental.  PennWell publishes over 130 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, websites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell's headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; London, England; Houston, Texas; Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey; Moscow, Russia; and Hong Kong, China.

Contact:   Jayne Gilsinger
918-832-9303; jayneg@pennwell.com

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Introducing COTERIE: Prestige Beauty Products Online

The online prestige beauty product site that makes prestige beauty discovery informational, social and effortless

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Debuting September 17, 2012 at 12PM EST,www.coterie.comis a new online shopping experience designed for the ultra-busy woman that makes discovering and purchasing prestigebeauty products informational, social and effortless. Coterieintroduces a technology platform that is designed specifically for online beauty shoppers, curating and editorializing peer-influenced exclusive offers, then enabling replenishment of these items direct from their personalized virtual vanity.

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Specifically, members receive access to the most noteworthy prestige beauty products coupled with rich content and exclusive introductory offers unavailable anywhere else, online or at retail. Coterie partners with exciting beauty influencers who will help launch Coterie's most unique feature, the virtual vanity. Members may shop influencer vanities adding these products to their own vanity for future shopping.

Based in San Francisco, California, Coterie is founded by Bare Escentuals, Sephora, Amazon, YSL and L'Oreal alum. This team fuses a deep understanding of the $56 billion[i] dollar beauty industry with next generation ecommerce trends.

To-date, the beauty industry has seen little impact from consumer Internet trends compared to other marketplaces. Muna Farhat, Co-founder and CEO, states that this is because of marketplace dynamics and consumer needs. She shares that "women need more help when making beauty buying decisions online [compared to goods like fashion] and thus far, traditional beauty ecommerce sites have not provided this level of support." The beauty industry is characterized by large manufacturers, which are selective of their online suppliers. This makes it challenging for innovative ecommerce start-ups to emerge in this space. "We've overcome this hurdle by having a seasoned beauty team, which have enabled us to secure 95 brand partners pre-launch", she states. Coterie brand partners include: Kevyn Aucoin, butter LONDON, Dr. Brandt, Perricone MD, Stila and Ellis Faas.

Coterie is venture backed by SoftTech VC, Javelin Venture Partners and other angel investors focused on e-commerce. "What struck us about Coterie was the team's ability to balance the white-glove standards of high-end beauty brands with the end-to-end discovery-to-purchase needs of their discerning customers in a single online platform. Through a combination of content, influencers, and value-driven offers, Coterie lowers the barrier for women everywhere to discover, try, and replenish coveted prestige beauty products and unlocking the online potential for exclusive brands," shares Jeff Clavier of SoftTech VC.

Coterie aligns with two key consumer Internet trends: the continued growth of female shoppers moving online, (114 million women in the US shop online today[ii] driving a social commerce CAGR of 94%[iii]) and the use of new social tactics that help spread word of mouth. Catherine Magee, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Marketing, states, "Word of mouth is the top driver of beauty purchases and influences over 80% of beauty products purchased today[iv]. We connect today's beauty conversations with commerce in a way that's never been done before."

For more information, please visit http://www.coterie.com.

About Coterie

Coterie, a new online beauty shopping destination designed for the ultra-busy and socially savvy modern woman, makes discovering and purchasing top beauty products information, social and effortless. Members can shop an incredible selection of new and best products from their favorite brands and beauty experts, then collect these products in their very own Coterie virtual vanity. Based in San Francisco CA, Coterie brings together in-depth beauty industry and technology expertise to create beauty's first pure prestige social shopping site. For more information, please visit: http://www.coterie.com; on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CoterieInc ; Twitter http://www.twitter.com/CoterieInc or on Tumblr at http://coterieinc.tumblr.com/

Press Contacts:

Jenna Muller 
jenna@jennamullerpr.com
p: 917.415.9401

Kerry Kane   
kerry@kerrykane.com
p: 917.208.3486

[i] Beauty Market Research by NPD Group, Inc.
[ii] The Nielson Company
[iii] Forrester Research, Euromonitor; Booz & Company analysis: An estimate of Social Commerce Marketplace
[iv] Beauty and the Blog Report, The Benchmarking Company; 'Beauty is the Eye of the Beholder, A study by Blogher.

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LORD Corporation Completed Acquisition Of MicroStrain, Inc.

CARY, N.C., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Facts:

    1. LORD Corporation has closed the acquisition of MicroStrain, Inc.
    2. MicroStrain develops and supplies sensing solutions to the aerospace,
       defense, agriculture and construction, energy, and consumer electronics
       markets.
    3. MicroStrain will continue to operate out of its Williston, Vt. location
       as MicroStrain, a LORD Company.

LORD Corporation has announced the closing of the acquisition of the assets of MicroStrain, Inc. for an undisclosed amount.  A privately-held company located in Williston, Vt., MicroStrain develops and supplies sensing solutions to the aerospace, defense, agriculture and construction, energy and consumer electronics markets.

Recently, MicroStrain has been involved in programs to flight-test a range of energy harvesting and wireless devices embedded in helicopter rotor head key components, as well as vibration measurement devices on platforms such as the V-22.

"The addition of the MicroStrain sensing technology enhances our LORD vibration and motion control portfolio. The combination of these technologies will enable the next generation of smarter aircraft, machines, and industrial processes," said Rick McNeel, chairman, president and CEO of LORD.

"We are delighted to welcome MicroStrain and its outstanding employees into LORD," added McNeel. "The addition allows LORD to leverage the cutting-edge technologies and the know-how of the MicroStrain employees for further expansion into new markets and regions. We are excited about the many growth opportunities it brings."

MicroStrain will continue to operate out of its current location in Williston as MicroStrain, a LORD Company, while retaining its current 50+ employee workforce.

About MicroStrain:

MicroStrain is a Vermont business specializing in combining micro-sensors with embedded processors to autonomously track operational usage and to navigate and control unmanned systems. For more information, visit http://www.microstrain.com.

About LORD Corporation:

With global reach and extensive technical capabilities, LORD has the ability to work on complex formulations, balancing contradictory property and process requirements to deliver the solutions that meet customer and market demands. LORD builds on its more than 85-year history with a track record of successful long-term partnerships with technology leaders in industries ranging from aerospace to automotive, electronics to industrial heavy equipment.

Founded in 1924, LORD Corporation is a privately-held company that designs, manufactures and markets mechanical devices and electromechanical systems to control vibration, motion and noise; formulates, produces and sells general purpose and specialty adhesives, coatings and electronic materials; and develops products and systems utilizing magnetically responsive technologies. With global headquarters in Cary, N.C., and sales in excess of $789MM, LORD has manufacturing facilities in eight countries and more than 90 sales and support centers. LORD Corporation employs more than 2,800 worldwide. Visit http://www.lord.com for more information.

Media Contacts:

Gibbs & Soell Public Relations

Caryn Caratelli, +1 919 870 5718, extension 3127 or ccaratelli@gibbs-soell.com

SOURCE  LORD Corporation

LORD Corporation

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

Passware Software Makes Windows Computers Accessible to Law Enforcement Exposing Login Passwords in Minutes

Proprietary technology enables extraction of Windows login passwords from computer memory and hibernation files

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Passware, Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software for computer forensics, law enforcement organizations, government agencies and private investigators, announces that Passware Kit Forensic v.12 - a new version of its flagship product - recovers Windows user login passwords from computer memory in a matter of minutes.

To reveal passwords of all previously logged-in users, Passware Kit Forensic v.12 captures live computer memory over FireWire or uses a hibernation file, if available. A proprietary technology is then used to detect, decrypt, and extract passwords of all users from computer memory. The process takes a few minutes, regardless of the password strength, which results in the investigator gaining instant and complete control over the suspect's computer, as well as access to BitLocker and EFS-encrypted files. This approach works for all modern versions of Windows, including Windows 7, and was tested with a pre-release version of Windows 8. Passware previously implemented the same technique to recover Mac OS X login passwords (see press release: http://bit.ly/pw-mac).

Overcoming Security Risks
Unauthorized access to computer memory content and subsequent security risks, such as extraction of user passwords, administrative control over the target system and access to sensitive information, is overcome by simply turning off the computer instead of putting it to sleep, which eliminates the presence of passwords in memory and the ability for their recovery.

Key Features
Passware Kit v.12 introduces batch file processing, recovering passwords for hundreds of encrypted files without user interaction (as illustrated on the screenshot: http://bit.ly/pic-batch). This automates the encrypted evidence discovery process, saving IT security specialists and computer forensics their time and efforts. Darren Fuller, director of SecQuest Information Security said, "As a security consultancy, it is important to us that we give our clients the best value for their money possible; the batch processing functions in Passware Forensic help us to achieve this. The ability to queue Lotus Notes ID files for password cracking at the same time as Excel and Word documents allows us to concentrate on other aspects of the engagement and saves on consultant time...a remarkable product!"

"With the ever-increasing volume of encrypted electronic evidence, automation becomes the only way to handle the vast amount of data efficiently," said Dmitry Sumin, president, Passware, Inc. "A typical forensic case might include dozens or even hundreds of encrypted files. Recovering passwords for all of them in an automated way saves computer forensics and IT security specialists significant time and improves efficiency in gaining access to password-protected files."

Pricing and Availability
Passware Kit Forensic is available directly from Passware and a network of resellers worldwide, and can also be purchased in a bundle with EnCase - the leading eDiscovery solution by Guidance Software. The price is $995 with one year of free updates. Additional product information and screenshots are available at http://www.lostpassword.com/kit-forensic.htm.

About Passware, Inc.
Founded in 1998, Passware, Inc. is the worldwide leading maker of password recovery, decryption, and electronic evidence discovery software. Law enforcement and government agencies, institutions, corporations and private investigators, help desk personnel, and thousands of private consumers rely on Passware software products to ensure data availability in the event of lost passwords. Passware customers include many Fortune 100 companies and various US federal and state agencies, such as the IRS, US Army, US Department of Defense (DOD), US Department of Justice, US Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Transportation, US Postal Service, US Secret Service, US Senate, and US Supreme Court.

More information about Passware, Inc. is available at http://www.lostpassword.com/. Passware is a privately held corporation with its headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. and a software development and engineering office in Moscow, Russia.

SOURCE  Passware, Inc.

Passware, Inc.

CONTACT: Nataly Koukoushkina, Passware Inc., +1-650-472-3716 ext. 101, media@lostpassword.com

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

Silverpop First in its Industry to Collect Email Address via Social Sign-in Through LinkedIn

Strategic Partnership with Janrain Gives Silverpop Customers Clear Advantage

ATLANTA, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Silverpop(TM), the only digital marketing technology provider that unifies marketing automation, email, mobile and social, today announces an important enhancement to its Social Sign-In feature, built through a partnership with Janrain, the leading provider of social identity and user management solutions. Silverpop customers will now be among the first to collect email addresses when an individual registers for an offer using existing LinkedIn credentials -- an important development for B2B marketers, who are more interested in interacting with potential buyers via their professional vs. personal email addresses and want to target communications based on recipients' professional backgrounds.

"Social Sign-In benefits both buyers and marketers, making registration processes simpler, thus decreasing the possibility of form abandonment while also getting the marketer closer to the social behaviors of each contact," said Bryan Brown, director of product strategy at Silverpop. "For B2B marketers, while the information collected from social networks like Facebook and Twitter is certainly valuable, the likelihood of attaining a contact's business email address is low. With LinkedIn accounts, individuals are more likely to include their business-related information. Having this capability is a giant leap for B2B marketers in general, and Silverpop customers in particular, as they can take advantage of this enhancement right out of the gate due to our existing strategic partnership with Janrain." 

Three out of four people are too frustrated by online registration processes to create a user account.(1) Additionally, Janrain has found that a company can achieve a significantincrease in conversion rates when they provide users with the option to "sign in" using social credentials.

"The increase in form completions and conversion rates has an obvious benefit to marketers, but so does the ability to connect users to their social profiles, providing additional, highly valuable insight about their site visitors," said Tore Steen, vice president of business development for Janrain. "Through Janrain technology Silverpop customers now can collect verified emails and other permission-based profile data only available from LinkedIn for use in their email and marketing campaigns."

In August 2011, Silverpop became the first in its industry to offer Social Sign-In capabilities, powered by Janrain. The feature is just one component in Silverpop's Social Connect collection of products and features.  The company launched Share-to-Social in 2008, becoming the first in the industry to give marketers the ability to quickly turn emails into socially-enabled viral messages.  Since then, Silverpop also launched Publish to Social, which allows customers to post or schedule posts, via Silverpop Engage, to Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and/or RSS feeds that coincide with their email sends and added location-based marketing capabilities with the acquisition of PlacePunch in October 2011.  The company doubled its revenue within one year of the Silverpop acquisition.

About Silverpop
Silverpop is the only digital marketing technology provider that unifies marketing automation, email, mobile, and social. Its customers achieve superior Return on Relationship by uniquely engaging each individual based on their behaviors and then automating personalized experiences that increase revenue, improve ROI, and deepen brand loyalty. Silverpop's commitment is to offer a platform that is complete, not complex-so that marketers from any size organization can easily achieve digital marketing success.The companyoffers a world-class services team, 24/7 customer support and a network of partners to ensure that every client gets the right mix of solutions for their specific digital marketing needs. Silverpop is trusted by more than 5,000 brands around the globe.  Visit us at silverpop.com.

About Janrain
The Janrain User Management Platform (JUMP) helps organizations succeed on the social web by providing leading technology to leverage the popularity of social networks and identities for user acquisition, engagement, and enhanced customer intelligence. Our solutions, including social login, social sharing, social profile data collection and storage, access to the social graph, game mechanics, and digital strategy services, improve the effectiveness of online marketing initiatives for leading brands like Fox, Universal Music Group, Whole Foods, MTV, Purina, Avis and Dr Pepper. Founded in 2005, Janrain is based in Portland, Oregon. For more information, please call 1-888-563-3082 or visit http://www.janrain.com and follow @janrain.

(1) "Consumer Perceptions of Online Registration and Social Sign-In", Janrain, 2011

Media Contact:
Stacy Kirk
Manager of Corporate Communications-Silverpop
skirk@silverpop.com
770-661-0633

SOURCE  Silverpop

Silverpop

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

iCracked iPhone Repair Launches "Sell My iPhone" Program

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the release of the iPhone 5, iCracked has expanded its suite of services and launched its very own iPhone buyback, redistribution, and recycling program.

Best known as being the world's only on-demand and on-site iPhone, iPod, and iPad repair company through a network of almost 300 mobile repair technicians, or iTechs, iCracked is excited to further their advancement into other markets such as re-commerce and electronics recycling with this network.

"Repair is only the beginning for us," said AJ Forsythe, Founder and CEO. "While it is what got us here, it is our goal to carry over our extremely high standards of quality and customer satisfaction from repair to buyback, redistribution, and recycling, as well as iCracked member-only smartphone protection plans in the coming months."

Currently, iCracked is guiding consumers to sell their iPhone through a simple three-step process of selecting the iPhone's model and condition, and then their preferred payment method on their website and providing these customers with everything necessary for them to ship their device to iCracked for free. Through a few refined diagnostic processes, iCracked will then be able to pay the customer for their iPhone(s) within the next three days. What's more, iCracked has added a fourth iPhone condition called "Cracked Screen ONLY," which gives the consumer the most money for their iPhone with only a cracked screen, rather than lumping it in with the condition iCracked calls "Needs Love."

"Having only a cracked screen is much different than having a water damaged iPhone," said Anthony Martin, Co-Founder and VP of Business Development." These consumers deserve more in terms of payment for an iPhone that is perfectly normal outside of the screen bring broken, so we're going to give it to them with this fourth option."

iCracked also offers a unique third payment option for the customer to donate the dollar amount iCracked would pay for their iPhone to one of four philanthropic organizations: American Red Cross, The Nature Conservancy, USO, and American Cancer Society. While iCracked is only purchasing iPhones at the moment, the company will begin buying back iPods and iPads as well in the near future.

For more information on iCracked or to sell your iPhone, please visit http://www.icracked.com/sell-my-device.

SOURCE  iCracked

iCracked

CONTACT: Paul Iliya, +1-214-455-3979, Paul@iCracked.com

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

MedNet Solutions Announces Latest Enhancements To Its iMedNet EDC eClinical Solution

MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MedNet Solutions, a global life sciences technology company specializing in clinical study management systems, is pleased to announce that the latest version of iMedNet(TM) EDC is now available.  iMedNet EDC is a ground-breaking eClinical solution that makes electronic data capture functionality practical for any type of research initiative...even very small studies of short duration.  This affordable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application provides an incredibly flexible toolset that allows sponsor and clinical research organization staff to quickly and easily build and manage their own studies.

Highlights of the latest iMedNet EDC release include:

    --  Auto Coding - Automates the coding of free text terms using any
        dictionary (MedDRA, WHO Drug, etc.), while streamlining backend coder
        review and workflow.
    --  iPRO(TM) - Delivers a timely, secure and easy-to-use mechanism to gather
        electronic patient reported outcomes (ePRO) information directly from
        study participants via the web.
    --  Double Data Entry - Provides a flexible and efficient means to support
        centralized data entry and discrepancy resolution for paper-based
        research initiatives.
"Our latest iMedNet release further underscores our commitment to fully supporting the research needs of the life sciences community," remarked John M. (Rob) Robertson, President and CEO of MedNet Solutions. "iMedNet EDC is clearly 'hitting the mark' with sponsors and CROs alike.  They consistently tell me how impressed (and in some cases amazed) they are with iMedNet's ease of use, flexibility and low price point."

For more information on iMedNet EDC, or to schedule a system demonstration, please contact MedNet by email: contact@mednetstudy.com, by phone: (866) 258?2735, or visit MedNet's website: http://www.mednetstudy.com.

About MedNet Solutions

MedNet Solutions is a leading healthcare technology company specializing in electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical trial management systems (CTMS) designed for the global life sciences market.  MedNet delivers proven, flexible and easy-to-use web-based eClinical solutions that effectively support clinical studies, registries and investigator initiated trials of all types and sizes.  Since 2000, MedNet has successfully supported pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and contract research organizations (CROs) on clinical research conducted around the world.  These companies trust MedNet to consistently deliver the technology innovation, experience and reliability they need for success.  For more information, please visit http://www.mednetstudy.com.

Contact Information:
Dirk H. Nelson

Director of Marketing

110 Cheshire Lane, Suite 300

Minnetonka, MN 55305

USA

(763) 258-2735

SOURCE  MedNet Solutions

MedNet Solutions

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

Case-Mate Introduces New Fashion Cases for the iPhone 5

ATLANTA, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Case-Mate(®), the international design company known for creating fashion-forward accessories that protect, style and enhance mobile technology, has released its most exciting portfolio of cases yet for the new iPhone 5. These new cases feature luxurious elevated materials, fresh innovative designs, and revolutionary protection and functionality.

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The new designs in Case-Mate's iPhone 5 collection are heavily influenced by the growing hyperculture trend, which incorporates prints that integrate distinct styles from different cultures around the world. "At Case-Mate, we have a diverse team of engineers and fashion designers that work with artists and companies around the world to design products that are as unique and stylish as they are innovative and protective," said Case-Mate's CEO and Founder Shashi Reddy. "The products we've designed for the iPhone 5 are without a doubt the most fashionable and protective cases we have ever released."

Case-Mate also recently launched its "Right Case. Right Occasion." advertising campaign featuring celebrity trendsetters Selena Gomez, Common and Fergie. These fashion icons are at the forefront of the growing number of socially-connected millennial mobile device owners looking for cases to express their unique and ever-evolving sense of style at work, at play, and going out at night.

WORK SMART - New Case-Mate iPhone 5 cases for making a professional, sophisticated fashion statement

    --  Artistry Collection, $50: Introducing a fine line of sophisticated
        materials that juxtapose natural materials - woods, shells, and leathers
        - with forged metallics. An interior patterned-inlay adds greater
        protection and finished feel throughout, while a sturdy two-piece
        construction protects the front and back of the device. Artistry Woods,
        the first line of cases in the Artistry Collection, are available in
        exotic blackened ashwood, rosewood, and zebrawood are accented by a
        handsome, brushed aluminum inlay. Artistry Woods will be for sale
        exclusively in U.S. retail at Best Buy and other mobile device resellers
        around the world.
    --  EKOCYCLE(TM) Collection, $35: Case-Mate has partnered with The Coca-Cola
        Company(TM) to launch a new line of smartphone cases made from recycled
        PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate). EKOCYCLE is a new stand-alone
        lifestyle brand developed by musical artist and producer will.i.am and
        The Coca-Cola Company, in collaboration with other iconic brands, to
        inspire a movement to educate consumers about everyday recycling. Molded
        from 100% recycled material, this case extends the life of plastic
        beyond the landfill. Available in clear and platinum, the Case-Mate
        EKOCYCLE collection will be for sale exclusively in U.S. at Best Buy and
        on Case-Mate.com.
Other Case-Mate products available for the iPhone 5 that meet the growing desire for professional, at-work wardrobes, include a form refresh of the existing Signature, Brushed Aluminum, Tortoiseshell, Barely There, and rPET Collections.

PLAY HARD - New Case-Mate products that bring active-wear-inspired design and protection to your on-the-go lifestyle

    --  Tough Xtreme, $50: Triple-ply, soft-hard-soft construction provides
        exceptional impact resistance with military grade protection (MIL-SPEC
        Certified). An innovative front snap-on screen protector protects the
        screen while enabling high capacitance. High-protection does not
        compromise on style - vibrant textures and colors, smooth contours and
        intricate design details combine in this durable case. Available in
        black/charcoal grey, lipstick pink/flame red, emerald green/chartreuse
        green, marine blue/winter aqua, and military green/orange.
    --  Tough, $40: This new two-piece construction brings a hard exterior
        together with a soft interior bumper to deliver excellent impact
        resistance. The interior pattern adds increased protection and crafted
        value. Available in black/black, marine blue/titanium grey, violet
        purple/pool blue, emerald green/chartreuse green, and lipstick
        pink/flame red.
As a fashion complement to active-wear ensembles, Case-Mate will also refresh the color options of the existing POP! Collection, including POP! ID and POP! with Stand with a form redesign to fit the new iPhone 5.

STAND OUT - Newly Designed Case-Mate products that help you look your best during a night on the town

    --  NEW Designer Prints, $35-$40: In addition to new colorful prints from
        current designer partners Jessica Swift, iomoi, and Clairebella;
        Case-Mate has added an assortment of original, hyperculture-inspired
        designs. The print collection for the new iPhone 5 incorporates this
        season's hottest trends - paisley, tweed and check, chevron and
        diamonds, conversational prints, gentleman geometrics, and crafted
        plaids.
    --  Glam, $40: The newly engineered two-piece design protects your iPhone 5,
        and features a glitter-coated inlay, slim profile and soft-interior
        liner that adds protection and crafted value. The high-shine style
        combines an on-trend look for an attention grabbing case that's ready
        for a night out. Available in lipstick pink, silver, violet purple,
        champagne gold, flame red, and marine blue.
    --  Madison, $70: The Madison has returned with a handcrafted, high quality
        look and feel - this case features Swarovski crystals, premium quilted
        leather, and a brushed microfiber interior. Available in black.
    --  Creatures, $30: New fun & flirty case designs join the Case-Mate
        Creatures family! These cases feature textured silicone creating a firm
        grip and an innovative lay-flat design. Available in new Peacock,
        Bubbles (monkey), Xing (panda), Waddler (penguin), Pinky (flamingo),
        Grizzly (bear), Tigris (tiger), Ellie (Elephant,) and Leafy (giraffe.)
    --  Personalized Cases, $40: Create your own custom case for the new iPhone
        5. Case-Mate's award-winning online case customization tool has been
        updated to enable users to design cases for the iPhone 5 using personal
        photos, logos, mascots and other imagery.
Case-Mate has also updated the designs and colors of several of its popular existing cases for the social butterfly to fit the iPhone 5 including the Kayla Clutch and Colorways.

Pricing and Availability:
Case-Mate's new iPhone 5 collection of mobile and tablet accessories range from $30 to $300. All cases will be available by the iPhone 5 release on September 21, and many are available for purchase now at http://www.case-mate.com.

About Case-Mate:
Case-Mate is the leader in design of fashion-forward accessories for mobile technology and tablets. Since 2006, the company has helped consumers express their individual style with products that protect, adorn and enhance their mobile devices. Working with top designers from around the world and using cutting-edge materials, Case-Mate's team of technology and design aficionados have created an extensive repertoire of mobile and tablet cases right for any style and every occasion. For more information, visit http://www.case-mate.com.

Follow us on Twitter at @CaseMate and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/CaseMate.

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Case-Mate

CONTACT: Kathlene Hestir, Case-Mate, +1-404.216.7222, kathlene.hestir@case-mate.com; or Jourdann Lubliner, Kaplow for Case-Mate (US), +1-212.221.1713, jlubliner@kaplowpr.com; or Kathryn Cotsworth, Six Degrees for Case-Mate (UK), +44 (0)118 900 0860, kathryn.cotsworth@sixdegreespr.com

Web Site: http://www.case-mate.com

Tata Consultancy Services Inaugurates New Center in Minneapolis

TCS Solutions Center - Minneapolis is a Continuation of TCS' Growing Investments and Employment in the United States

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), the leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced the official opening of the TCS Solutions Center - Minneapolis in Bloomington, Minnesota. The inauguration of TCS' newest facility was celebrated with a ribbon cutting event on September 14, 2012. 

Located in the Normandale Lake Office Park, the 50,000 square foot facility will be home to roughly 300 TCS employees. The center will serve as a hub for delivering technology services to customers in the region and is an integral part of TCS' Global Network Delivery Model(TM), which provides a quality of service and certainty of outcome that TCS' customers have come to rely on.

"The decision to open a new TCS facility in the Minneapolis region is part of our company's on-going commitment to grow our presence in each and every market we serve," said N. Chandrasekaran, TCS' Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. "Over the past few years, Minnesota has put an emphasis on technological innovation that aligns with TCS' breadth of industry expertise, innovative engineering strength and commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions, and will only enhance the scope and scale of our customer offerings in North America."

"TCS welcomes the employees of our newest facility into the organization," said Surya Kant, President of TCS' North American, UK and European operations. "This facility represents TCS' latest investment in the United States market as we continue to seek out ways to better serve our customers here and around the world."

"We are very excited and deeply grateful that Tata Consultancy Services has decided to expand its operations in Minnesota," said Governor Mark Dayton.  "The company will become a very important employer in Bloomington, and we look forward to assisting its continued success and growth in Minnesota."

The Minneapolis facility is the latest addition to TCS' growing operations across North America. TCS won its first North American client in 1971 and set up operations in New York City in 1979. TCS now has eighteen offices across the United States offering innovative technology solutions and services that provide its customers with a competitive edge in the marketplace.

About Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPO, infrastructure, engineering and assurance services. This is delivered through its unique Global Network Delivery Model(TM), recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over 243, 000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 42 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $10.17 billion for year ended March 31, 2012 and is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcs.com.

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SOURCE  Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services

CONTACT: Global, pradipta.bagchi@tcs.com, +91 22 6778 9999, or Europe / UK, abhinav.kumar@tcs.com, +32 22821927, or India, h.ramachandra@tcs.com | shamala.p@tcs.com, +91 22 6778 9078 | +91 22 6778 9081, or USA / Canada, m.mccabe@tcs.com, +1-646-313-4594, or Asia Pacific, sean.davidson@tcs.com, +65 9139 3668, or Australia and New Zealand, alex.goldrick@tcs.com, +61 (2) 8456 2800

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

ComEd Unveils New Energy Management Games

Four digital games entertain and teach players about energy efficiency, the benefits of grid modernization, and managing a modern utility

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ComEd helps customers put their energy efficiency knowledge to the test with the launch of four new digital games. Unveiled today, these interactive games will entertain and teach players about how to manage their energy use and save money, as well as demonstrate the work involved in modernizing the electric grid.

The four games, called "Energy Efficiency 101," "Fast Fridge," "Smart Home," and "Power On!" are playable through ComEd.com and ComEd's Facebook page (Facebook.com/ComEd), and select games will be available on Android Tablets and Apple's iPad.

In "Energy 101," players are faced with a timed, multiple-choice quiz that poses questions about programmable thermostats, energy efficient appliances, compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and other efficiency-related topics, while providing them with energy-saving tips that can be implemented at home to manage energy use. "Fast Fridge" tests players' memory skills by challenging them to remove specific items from an open refrigerator before all the cold air can escape.  The "Smart Home" game displays common household appliances and teaches players about the energy required to power such devices, rewarding players for turning off higher wattage items before they disappear, while also managing their family's comfort level through a visible happiness meter.

The ability to manage energy use is one of the benefits of smart meters, which are digital electric meters that provide customers with access to more information on their home's electricity usage. ComEd plans to install approximately four million new smart meters across its service territory over the next ten years. These meters, in conjunction with in-home display units, will allow users to identify their real-time energy use through a secure Internet connection.

"The new games are a great preview for what's possible with the new smart grid technology and the smart home, as well as teaching players about existing ways to save energy and money," said Jennifer Montague, director of marketing for ComEd. "They were designed to be fun for players, but also to teach them about the amount of energy required to power their appliances and how new technology will allow them to better manage their electricity usage."

The "Power On!" game lets players manage teams of utility workers making equipment upgrades to an electric grid to understand how new technologies improve the service the neighborhood receives as they work to build the new Smart Grid. This game helps customers see the work that is being done to upgrade the current electric system.

"'Power On!' is similar to the real-life upgrades that ComEd is performing throughout northern Illinois to make the system stronger and more reliable," said Mike McMahan, vice president of Smart Grid & Technology.

The new games debuting this month are the first in a series of eight game releases. Additional games will be released in October, November, December and January 2013. They also will be promoted through ComEd's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels and be playable at the utility's ComEducation booth that will appear at community events throughout northern Illinois. For a preview of the games, visit ComEd.com/Games.

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately 6.6 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population.

SOURCE  ComEd

ComEd

CONTACT: ComEd Media Relations, +1-312-394-3500

Web Site: http://comedgames.com

Game Developers Conference® Next And App Developers Conference Come To Los Angeles November 2013

GDC Next, Successor to GDC Online, to Focus on Mobile, Social, Independent & Cloud Gaming

App Developers Conference to Set the Agenda for Mobile, Social and Web Apps

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The organizers of Game Developers Conference (GDC) have unveiled a brand new event, featuring two market leading conferences and a shared expo floor, debuting in Los Angeles in November 2013. 

Game Developers Conference Next will be the reimagined successor to GDC Online, whose final iteration is set to take place in Austin this year from October 9th-11th. App Developers Conference (ADC) is a brand new event dedicated to key takeaways in app technology, creation, business and marketing outside of gaming. GDC Next and the App Developers Conference will debut as a co-located event November 5th-7th, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

GDC Next (the successor to GDC Online) focuses on what's next in smartphone & tablet, social, independent, cloud and other major forms of games. Whether a designer, programmer, architect, producer, artist, marketer, businessperson or all of the above, the new show will prove vital to making great games and making money in the most vibrant new areas of the game industry.

From the creators of GDC, the App Developers Conference (ADC) is a brand new event focusing on the very best development, UI, marketing and business of apps. Organizers will be recruiting the very best app creators, whether they be on mobile devices, on the web, or beyond, and getting them to present their best practices to attendees.

"We're delighted to announce our next generation of events dedicated to both games and apps", said Simon Carless, EVP, UBM Tech. "As the boundaries blur between games and other content across both hardware and software, we're delighted to be expanding our Fall GDC event onto the West Coast, and adding a whole new event showcasing learnings from the entire app ecosystem."

Attendees will be able to sign up individually for the GDC Next 2013 and ADC 2013 conferences (Nov 5-7, 2013) or attend both at a special price. The shared expo floor for the two shows will be open to all attendees on Nov. 5th and 6th.  For further information please visit http://www.gdcnext.com/  (GDC Next) or http://www.adconf.com (ADC).

    CONTACT:                     Sibel Sunar / Brian Rubin
                                 fortyseven communications
                                 (323) 658-1200 / (212) 391-4707
                                 gdcpress@fortyseven.com

                                 Rich McCarthy / Sandra Lew
                                 UBM TechWeb Game Network
                                 (415) 947-6280 / (415) 947-6232
                                 richard.mccarthy@ubm.com / sandra.lew@ubm.com
SOURCE  UBM TechWeb Game Network

UBM TechWeb Game Network

UBM Channel's CRN Unveils Investigative Tablet-Only Content Highlighting Disaster Recovery Best Practices

New series highlighting firsthand accounts available exclusively to CRN iPad app users

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Channel's CRN today unveiled a new series of featured content exclusively available the CRN app for iPad, CRN Tech News. The series will highlight 10 tips for VARs on how to prepare for things such as illness, death, natural disasters, fires and other emergency situations through exclusive firsthand accounts. Divided up across five days, CRN Tech News subscribers will have access to in-depth articles, videos and slideshows focused on disaster recovery and business continuity. To subscribe to CRN Tech News, visit the Apple app store.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120917/AQ75283)

The exclusive videos will feature channel leaders including:

    --  Mike Semel, a business continuity expert discussing the need to have a
        business continuity plan in place and what should be included in the
        plan
    --  John Matanzani, a Joplin VAR discussing the tornado, the destruction to
        his business and where he is one year later
    --  Ed Corriea, CEO of Sagacent, gives a candid interview on his recent
        health crisis and what it taught him about structuring his business
    --  Arlin Sorenson, CEO of Heartland Technology Solutions, talks about Hands
        That Give, a program for VARs Helping VARs in time of crisis
The CRN Tech news app was designed for mobile IT professionals who need access to mobile content and tools to better run their business.  It was also designed for investigative news fans interested in learning more about the IT channel's big picture. Each week, app subscribers will have access to in-depth reports exclusively from the CRN Tech News app. Articles will cover Solution Provider salaries, piracy issues, big government giveaways, among others.

About UBM Channel
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com.  Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.

UBM plc (http://www.ubm.com)
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

Press Contact:
Scott Regan, Senior Marketing Manager
UBM Channel

508.416.1186
scott.regan@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM Channel

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UBM Channel

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

More Leather for Less Opens Its Online Store Just in Time for Holiday Shopping

MANSFIELD, Mass., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Massachusetts-based retailer of leather products, CTJ Marketing LLC, today announced the opening of its new online store at http://www.moreleatherforless.com.

Founder of moreleatherforless.com, Timothy Saunders, said, "We're happy to have launched just in time for holiday shopping; many of our bags make the perfect high end gift." 

Product categories at moreleatherforless.com include brief cases, duffle bags, leather bags, resort style bags, travel bags, handbags and wallets. The site also contains numerous accessories such as leather luggage tags and replacement straps.

Moreleatherforless.com is committed to providing customers with high quality leather products and bags. High quality leather products are made of hides that have been treated with new oils, preservatives and coloring, and have been treated long enough for the liquids to penetrate all the way through to the middle of the hide.

Contrary to high quality products, low quality leather products will often look nice on the outside, but will crack or tear more quickly with everyday use. Although high quality leather products are often more expensive, moreleatherforless.com is committed to keeping prices competitive through its established relationships with various manufacturers. All savings are passed along to the end customer.

New products are added to the site periodically and items purchased can be economically shipped anywhere within the United States through UPS Ground. International shipping is also available. The Company offers gift wrapping options, and items purchased will be shipped within just 1-2 business days of the order being placed. All major credit cards are accepted.

For more information on CTJ Marketing LLC and its new online store, visit http://www.moreleatherforless.com.

SOURCE  CTJ Marketing LLC

CTJ Marketing LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

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

Kodak Showcases Media Portfolio for Photo Specialty, Professional and Wholesale Labs at Photokina 2012

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastman Kodak Company continues to invest in and deliver strong solutions for photo specialty, professional and wholesale labs and is showcasing its full portfolio of silver-halide, UV-curable, and electrophotographic media and workflow software at Photokina 2012 located at E20, Hall 4.2. The portfolio creates high-quality, consistent output solutions for photographic labs of all sizes, ranging from small, single locations to global, commercial printing operations. These enhanced products and solutions illustrate Kodak's ongoing investment and commitment to the photographic industry.

"We continually seek portfolio enhancements that provide a big return for our customers," said Dennis Olbrich, General Manager, Film, Paper & Output Systems and Vice President, Consumer Business, Eastman Kodak Company. "Earlier this year we announced significant improvements to our KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA media portfolio due to breakthroughs in KODAK Imaging Science, including formulation enhancements.  This continued category investment translates into the highest quality output for our customers."

At Photokina, KODAK will showcase how its silver-halide portfolio benefits from the latest technology advancements.  These advancements deliver:

    --  Increased color gamut; saturated colors
    --  Improved resistance to cyan marks from dry mounting and lamination
        processes.
These enhancements are featured in KODAK ROYAL Digital Paper, KODAK EKTACOLOR EDGE Paper, KODAK PROFESSIONAL PRO IMAGE Paper and KODAK Photo Book Paper.

ORWO Net GmbH, one of the leading photographic laboratories in Germany, prints its photo books on  KODAK Photo Book Paper, and recently received industry recognition from the independent trade journal COLORFOTO. The publication gave photo albums produced with the improved KODAK Photo Book Paper top marks overall for color reproduction, picture quality, brilliance and general impression.

"We have had a close business relationship with Kodak ever since the ORWO photo lab was started by our predecessor companies," said Peter Ulbricht, director of ORWO Net GmbH. "All our photo paper is sourced from Kodak and we carried out pretty comprehensive tests on Kodak's photo book paper. Our customers seek premium photo albums produced on genuine photo paper. In addition to the excellent reproduction of all skin tones, our clients particularly value natural color reproduction, leading especially to good saturation of red and green hues, but without this being exaggerated unrealistically."

Kodak will also show an enhanced version of its KODAK PROFESSIONAL UV-Curable Display Film-Plus. UV-Curable Film-Plus enables the creation of high-quality, high-impact, point-of-sale and advertising displays. The unique properties of UV-Curable Film-Plus bring the premium look and feel of photo-grade printing to UV-curable inkjet applications, with improved, consistent ink adhesion.

In addition to its media portfolio, Kodak will demonstrate new versions of its software solutions for professional labs and photo specialty retailers.

KODAK DIGITAL PRINT PRODUCTION Software (DP2) V.15: DP2, the market-leading workflow software for wedding and portrait photography labs, helps to improve efficiencies, as well as offer the widest range of creative products and services to professional photographers. In V.15, QR codes and Animoto Video Slideshows enable new, exciting ways for professional photographers to engage their clients by creating visually exciting soft-copy offerings that complement individual prints, photo books and albums.

KODAK Creative Production Software (KCPS) V6.0: KCPS V6.0, a system-agnostic workflow software solution, enables photo specialty retailers to offer premium products, from photo books, postcards and two sided-cards to personalized calendars and collages. KCPS V6.0 includes improvements for localization, support for the KODAK 305 Photo Printer and a series of significant enhancements, underscoring Kodak's ongoing commitment to working with and bringing to customers the best products for their businesses.

In its Photokina booth, Kodak will showcase work from prominent photographers printed on Kodak's enhanced media portfolio, including images captured with KODAK PROFESSIONAL Film.  Photographers include: Michael Crouser, Dixie Dixon, Julia Galdo & Cody Cloud (JUCO), Ronan Guillou, Tim Kelly, Frederic Lagrange, Joe McGorty, Matthew Jordan Smith, Bruce Strong, Vicki Taufer, Tim and Beverly Walden (Walden's Photography),  and Eric Warner.

For more information on specific availability of these papers and software solutions by market or other KODAK PROFESSIONAL Products, visit http://www.kodak.com/go/professional or http://www.facebook.com/kodakprofessional.

About Kodak

As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives.

(Kodak, Kodak Professional, Endura, Royal, Ektacolor Edge, and Pro Image are trademarks of Kodak.)

2012

SOURCE  Kodak

Kodak

CONTACT: Audrey Jonckheer, Kodak, +1-585-724-9035, audrey.jonckheer@kodak.com, or Colleen Krenzer, Intersect Communications, +1-917-566-7037, colleen@intersectcom.com

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

Personalized Services the Core of Avital Web's Successful SEO Solutions

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to Internet marketing, one size simply cannot fit all businesses or websites. With an entirely customized website marketing approach, results can be more pronounced and longer lasting. An SEO marketing company that takes into account the organization's short-term goals and long-term goals can better prepare a strategy that meets its immediate needs and will grow with them over time. Avital Web, Los Angeles SEO company, builds fully customized marketing strategies for their clients based on their individual needs, preferences and goals. With a philosophy built on a foundation of customer service and constant communication, Avital Web provides regular monthly reports, offers monthly meetings and tailors every task to each client's business, websites and goals.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, half of all private sector employees are employed by small businesses, and between 60 and 80 percent of all new jobs are generated by small businesses. Small business owners spend a lot of time building their businesses, which ultimately builds the economy. They have their own pressing needs and concerns. That is why it can be so beneficial to them to outsource their Internet advertising campaigns. Search engine optimization and Internet advertising is notoriously complicated, and SEO professionals are highly skilled at hitting this constantly moving target and staying current with Google's changing algorithms.

Avital Web's team of SEO experts, design team and marketing professionals understand the importance of small and medium sized businesses, and they are dedicated to providing the type of support necessary to help small businesses grow. With fully customized solutions that include link-building campaigns, reputation management, content marketing, content creation, analytics, website design, page hosting, regular updates and more, a business can ensure its website not only stays current, but it can even stay ahead of the pack with a site that draws more relevant, targeted traffic every day.

Fully customized online marketing campaigns are essential to building a viable website and growing a business. With the support of an experienced SEO firm such as Avital Web, small and medium-sized businesses across the Los Angeles region can make it happen.

To learn more, visit http://www.avitalweb.com or call (877) 971-7177.

SOURCE  Avital Web

Avital Web

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

Helzberg Diamonds Announces Falling in Love Contest

Helzberg will award two grand prize winners a $5,000 Helzberg gift card to create their dream ring

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, Helzberg Diamonds is celebrating love stories everywhere with its first ever Falling in Love Contest. Whether couples are turning their first pages or already have chapters behind them, Helzberg invites them to submit their love stories for the chance to win a $5,000 Helzberg Diamonds gift card to create a dream ring.

"Celebrating real love stories is the thread of our culture, and we believe everyone should have an opportunity to celebrate their own," said Beryl Raff, chairman and CEO of Helzberg Diamonds. "An engagement or wedding ring is really a symbol of the meaning of each couple's unique relationship, and we want to be a part of those stories."

Entrants can join the Falling in Love Contest by sharing how they fell in love and knew their significant other was "The One" at Facebook.com/HelzbergDiamonds. Love stories may be submitted between September 17 and October 12, 2012, and two grand prize winners will receive a $5,000 gift card to create their own dream ring. The contest is open to unmarried and married couples.

A Helzberg expert will help contest winners create a ring as unique as their love story from a large collection of loose diamonds, ring settings, anniversary and engagement ring styles and exclusive designer collections.

"Our core belief as a company is to remind others how they are loved," said Raff. "What better way to do that than by honoring their love stories?"

About Helzberg Diamonds
Helzberg Diamonds®, a retail and online jewelry store focused on customer service, was founded in 1915 and has more than 230 stores nationwide, featuring a wide selection of fine jewelry, including diamond engagement rings and wedding rings, precious gems and watches. Helzberg Diamonds takes pride in its history of offering exceptional value, exclusive designs and timeless jewelry. Helzberg Diamonds is based in North Kansas City, Mo., and is part of the Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE symbol BRK/B) family of companies. For the locations nearest you, call 1-800-HELZBERG (800-435-9237) or visit helzberg.com.

SOURCE  Helzberg Diamonds

Helzberg Diamonds

CONTACT: Marti Greathouse, Helzberg Diamonds, +1-816-627-1457, mpgreathouse@helzberg.com

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

Nokia Location & Commerce reference data enables Ford Emergency Assistance to swiftly locate drivers

Language based geofences help system identify location and language

VELDHOVEN, Netherlands, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nokia today announced that its Location & Commerce business is supplying modified pan-European reference data to the Ford Motor Company to enable its Emergency Assistance technology to not only identify the location of the driver in need of help, but also the appropriate language needed to alert local emergency service operators.  This system saves crucial seconds by sending automated voice messages and co-ordinates directly to local emergency service operators in their own language, rather than first routing through a third party call centre.

The recent winner of a 2012 Global Mobile Award, Ford's pioneering new system identifies the correct local language using modified geofences in the Nokia Location & Commerce reference data.  This language based geofencing defines both country borders and regional sub-divisions which effect language - for example within Belgium or Switzerland so that notification of an accident and precise location of the vehicle can be communicated to  the local emergency services.  Adapting the reference data to meet exact Ford requirements was key to the language identification feature of the service. 

In addition, to ensure that the emergency calls can be generated as quickly as possible, advanced storage and compression technology was used to produce a significantly smaller footprint.  With the minimum amount of data to process, the system can respond much quicker. The Nokia Location & Commerce solution combines several new techniques to compress the file without losing any valuable data.

"We are confident that solutions enabling fast and efficient connection to emergency services could help speed up response times and are delighted that Ford selected our data as part of the development of its Emergency Assistance technology," explained Bruno Bourguet, Senior Vice President of Sale and Business Development, Nokia Location & Commerce.  "With a consistent global specification, the reference data can be easily maintained or expanded to additional countries.  It could also be further adapted for other geofencing applications using the existing set of map conversion tools."

Emergency Assistance will be free-of-charge as part of the SYNC platform already found on over four million cars in the U.S. It makes its first European appearance on the B-MAX which will go on sale later this year.

About Nokia's Location & Commerce Business

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. The company's Location & Commerce business, including NAVTEQ® Maps products, the Nokia Location Platform as well as Nokia Maps, aims to build and monetize unique location experiences for great mobile products, as well as the navigation industry, the automotive market and government and business solutions. Begin to explore our capabilities at http://www.maps.nokia.com.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 51 individual markets and employs approximately 66,000 employees. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 22 manufacturing facilities, including joint ventures. The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 - the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.

SOURCE  Nokia

Nokia

CONTACT: Oskar Sodergren, Nokia, +46709938394, Oskar.Sodergren@nokia.com

Web Site: http://www.maps.nokia.com

Mobiopolis.com(TM) launches as the world's first mobile-device-only secondary marketplace

VANCOUVER, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The world's first and only online
marketplace solely dedicated to selling your used smartphones and
tablets launched today.

Founded and developed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,
Mobiopolis.com(TM) has been designed to be a powerful, yet simple-to-use
tool. The website allows sellers to list their devices for free,
suggests a sales price based on manufacturer/model sales trends, and
even offers to showcase it in high-visibility areas for buyers to see.

"Mobiopolis.com(TM) allows the consumer to be in complete control of the
entire buying and selling process from start to finish," says company
Founder & CEO Niko Kontogiannis. "Our revolutionary platform was
developed with complete transparency, honesty, and customer
satisfaction in mind, alongside the lowest fees in the online
marketplace industry!"

To prevent fraud of selling smartphones and tablets that aren't what
they truly are, Mobiopolis.com(TM) built its own proprietary sales
platform. Known as MobiCart, the system uses a mobile device's IMEI
number to capture the embedded make and model information. Just like a
fingerprint, that number is unique, and prevents sellers from listing
their devices as anything other than its true specifications. Adding to
that layer of security and customer satisfaction, Mobiopolis.com(TM)
provides buyers and sellers peace of mind with a 100% Money-Back
Guarantee!

"We pride ourselves on ensuring the highest level of buyer and seller
security possible," says Kontogiannis.

As http://www.mobiopolis.com goes live, the company's development team is simultaneously launching
mobile apps for the iOS and Android operating systems. Once signed into
the app, the system will automatically detect your smartphone or
tablet, and show the price it could sell for. Listing it to the website
via the app is then simple, as is browsing and sharing listings with
friends on Twitter, Facebook and by e-mail.

In the near future, Mobiopolis.com(TM) will continue revolutionizing their
online mobile device buying and selling platform. Strategic
partnerships with Canadian, American, and International mobile
carriers, along with marketing partnerships with the largest smartphone
and tablet manufacturers, are all part of the platform's growth
pipeline. In addition, it will offer buyers and sellers the option to
pre-order the hottest and newest mobile devices via the website and
mobile apps.

To learn more about buying or selling your phone and tablets on the
Mobiopolis.com(TM) platform, visit http://www.mobiopolis.com.

ABOUT MOBIOPOLIS.COM(TM) MARKETPLACE CORPORATION

Mobiopolis.com Marketplace Corporation is the world's first and only Marketplace
solely dedicated to selling & buying used smartphones and tablets. It
was founded and developed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in
2012. The way the site and mobile apps run, including showing how the
smartphones and tablets are priced, what they are sold for, and the
ability to make a serious purchase offer are features that have all
been developed to give consumers the advantage. In addition, Mobiopolis.com offers the option to pre-order the hottest and newest mobile devices,
and provides a 100% Money Back Guarantee.

SOURCE  Mobiopolis Marketplace Corporation

Mobiopolis Marketplace Corporation

CONTACT: Niko Kontogiannis
Founder & CEO
Mobiopolis.com(TM) Marketplace Corporation
T (604) 356-9833
E niko.kontogiannis@mobiopolis.com
W www.mobiopolis.com

Marketron Expands MyMarketron Online Community to Increase Support Offerings for its Clients

MyMarketron Enhances Self-Service Support Features, Availability of Knowledgebase of Solutions and Increased Accessibility and Efficiency

HAILEY, Idaho, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketron, the leading provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry, today announced MyMarketron, a client portal designed to improve communication and collaboration for Marketron clients, has been re-launched with increased functionality and efficiency. Since MyMarketron's initial launch in May 2011, the technology has grown to include new capabilities such as search functionality of the complete Marketron knowledgebase of articles, a new management tool for support tickets, account maintenance options, invoice payment capability and increased accessibility for training videos and certifications. MyMarketron is a part of Marketron's effort to be the leader in customer support and the leader in business solutions. The aim of this new initiative is to make Marketron services easier to user by its customers.

"Customer preferences are changing," states Jeff London, SVP of Client Services at Marketron.  "Many customers don't want to pick up the phone or wait on an email if they need help; many prefer to be given access to information that empowers them to solve the problem themselves.  MyMarketron meets this new paradigm head-on and provides the self-service, training and account management capabilities our customers expect."

Unmatched by any other customer support offering in the media industry, MyMarketron provides a unique portal that provides Marketron customers with a user community to post questions and foster communication amongst its users. In addition to the robust community offering that is currently being used by over 3,500 members, Marketron is now offering the option to search the extensive Marketron knowledgebase of over 5,000 articles related to problem solutions and frequently asked questions.

In addition to the unique support options now offered, the portal also enables users to access their accounts and preferences in a new way. Increased accessibility and an innovative user interface allows Marketron customers to manage their account with a new level of clarity, including support ticket management and history, company account preferences and settings, invoice payments, as well as individual user settings such as email subscription management.

"The Marketron Support Center is highly focused on continuously improving its support offerings," says Cory Wolfley, VP of IT and Support Services.  "We have built MyMarketron from a community forum into a powerful support & training offering while leveraging the benefits of a highly engaged online community of media industry peers.  With this new release, our customers have the tools and resources necessary to quickly find answers to questions they may encounter with our products, saving valuable time."

Setting up a MyMarketron user account takes less than one minute. Marketron users are encouraged to set up their accounts by visiting the MyMarketron site at http://www.mymarketron.com, then selecting 'Sign up'.

About Marketron
Marketron is the leading provider of business software solutions and services for the media industry. The Marketron Mediascape Platform, Traffic and Suite of Services drive innovation to create new growth opportunities that produce the maximum value for our clients and facilitate their evolution into digital. Relied on by more than 7,000 media organizations, Marketron solutions are the most widely-used media solutions in the world, managing an estimated $15 billion dollars of annual advertising revenue.

CONTACT: Brynn Moynihan, HORN for Marketron, brynn.moynihan@horngroup.com, 646-202-9753.

SOURCE  Marketron Broadcast Solutions

Marketron Broadcast Solutions

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

Christenson Transportation Chooses Rand McNally's Fleet Management and Mobile Communication Solution

Company replaces existing system with Rand McNally TruckPC

SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand McNally announced today that Christenson Transportation, Inc. has replaced its long-standing mobile communication and fleet monitoring devices with Rand McNally's TruckPC fleet management solution. Christenson Transportation, which operates 90 trucks out of Stratford, Mo., hauls high-value shipments throughout the U.S.

Following an evaluation period in which Christenson's incumbent system was tested against other major providers, the company chose the TruckPC due to the solution's robust feature set. Specifically, Christenson needed a solution to handle remote driver training, in-cab scanning, navigation, and hours of service monitoring and reporting.

"Rand McNally's TruckPC product has the features we were looking for at a competitive price. We have just begun to scratch the surface with the potential for this product to assist our company with meeting its goals," said Don Christenson, President and CEO of Christenson Transportation.

For example, Christenson intends to use the device to drive efficiencies across operations, including:

    --  Fuel optimization through better route planning and out-of-route
        management
    --  In-cab safety training to continuously educate Christenson's 100%
        owner-operator fleet on processes associated with loads
    --  Accurate load matching using vehicle location information pulled through
        McLeod's Loadmaster® software via Rand McNally Connect software
    --  Geofencing notifications that alert the office when trucks enter or
        leave locations; the notifications are necessary to secure and protect
        high-value freight, enabling a reduction in staff on some routes from
        team to single driving, and a reduction in insurance costs
    --  In-cab scanning, reducing driver time spent waiting in line at travel
        centers to send paperwork back
"One of the best things about working with Rand McNally is their philosophy of moving their product forward on a continuous basis, using a state-of-the art hardware platform, and updating software without forcing a hardware change-out," continued Christenson. "They listen to their customers, and are willing to implement changes and ideas and make those changes available to all of their customers going forward. It's a true partnership."

Christenson shared that the transition from the old system to Rand McNally's has been one of the smoothest he's experienced. Owner-operators driving for Christenson were familiar with Rand McNally's award-winning navigation on its IntelliRoute® TND(TM) truck GPS devices, and have responded positively to the change.

For more information call 1-800-641-RAND (7263) or visit randmcnally.com/truckpc.

About Rand McNally - Rand McNally is the most trusted source for maps, directions, and travel content. Rand McNally's products and services include: Road travel review site bestoftheroad.com; Interactive travel referral service, tripology.com; America's #1 Road Atlas; and TripMaker® RVND(TM) GPS for RVers; IntelliRoute® truck-routing software and navigation devices; TruckPC and the TND(TM) 760 Fleet Edition mobile communication solutions for the transportation industry; and the leading geography-based educational resources for the classroom. Consumers, businesses, truckers, and educators depend upon Rand McNally to help navigate today's world. randmcnally.com

IntelliRoute and Rand McNally are registered trademarks; RVND and TND are trademarks of RM Acquisition, LLC d/b/a Rand McNally.

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About Christenson Transportation, Inc. - Christenson is a 100% owner-operator fleet providing safe, quality, and reliable services. Christenson has received the Truckload Carriers Association Safety Award three times by working with quality drivers to provide paramount value to our customers. http://www.christensontrans.com

LoadMaster is a registered trademark of McLeod Software.

SOURCE  Rand McNally

Rand McNally

CONTACT: Amy Krouse, Rand McNally, 9855 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077, akrouse@randmcnally.com, +1-703-860-2677

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

Playmaker Systems Releases Mobile App for On-the-Go Strategy

Playcaller Helps Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Sales, Politics and Military Teams Read Opponents and Pinpoint Best Plays to Influence

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Playmaker Systems, a consultancy and developer of systems and standards for influence professionals, today announced the availability of Playcaller(TM), a first-of-its-kind iOS app optimized for iPad that provides instant code-cracking strategies for professionals in the communications, social media, marketing, sales, politics and military and intelligence industries.

Playcaller is based on The Standard Table of Influence(TM), the first complete classification of the 24 most basic stratagems in business, government and society.  Dubbed the first periodic table of influence, it is organized into three main categories (Assess, Condition and Engage) and seven subcategories (Test, Divert, Frame, Freeze, Press, Preempt and Provoke).  The table is also the centerpiece of The Playmaker Influence Decision System(TM), a patentedontology first developed in 2006 and introduced today in a streamlined second-generation form (see companion news release).

The basic version of Playcaller, which costs 99 cents, uses a simple four-question process to quickly identify for users the influence plays that are being run by them, for them, with them and against them.  Experienced users can also jump straight to an interactive touch-version of The Standard Table to study the table's 24 plays, including their risk/reward and transparency ratings, and to call the plays they judge most useful.

For an additional in-app purchase of $4.99, users may buy Playcaller Pro(TM), a premium-content upgrade, which grants access to The Standard Table's full set of expert recommendations and options.  This includes the purposes, pros, cons, complements, counter-plays and examples that users need to master the games and gamesmanship of their unique marketplace.

"Influence strategies are like radio waves; we're saturated by them," said Alan Kelly, founder and CEO of Playmaker Systems.  "It's time to equip influence professionals with a mobile tool that consolidates the myriad dialects of PR pros and politicos alike and prescribes their most effective and efficient use."

The Playmaker Influence Decision System, first described by Kelly in his landmark book, The Elements of Influence (Dutton/Plume), is based on the theory that actors in any given marketplace are players in a game whose plans and ploys can be depicted and even predicted for competitive and collaborative advantage.  Below are examples of how Playcaller can help both professionals and amateurs advance or defend their agendas:

    --  Activists are battering a company's reputation.  Its corporate
        communications team can use Playcaller to identify those plays that are
        being used against them, and what plays can be employed to quiet or
        co-opt them.
    --  A non-profit wants to harness the power of social media to increase
        donations.  Using Playcaller, it can determine whether to run a Peacock
        to generate buzz, a Ping to soft sell donors, or a Screen to amplify the
        scale of its cause.
    --  A marketing department's demand-gen programs are working and prospects
        are flooding the phones.  Staffers are nurturing these leads, but they
        suddenly back out.  Playcaller can be used to decode the plays that made
        them nervous, and the plays that will slow or stop the exodus.
    --  A politician's rivals are railing against her new position.  A press
        secretary can use Playcaller to determine what strategies are at play
        and how to counter them.  They can also determine what plays allies can
        employ to collaborate and support their boss's agenda.
    --  A military information officer uses Playcaller to diagnose that the
        enemy is employing a Filter against U.S. interests in a target
        environment.   He can report this finding to a superior officer using
        the common operating language found in Playcaller's standard lexicon.
About Playmaker Systems

Playmaker Systems, based in Bethesda, MD, is an innovator in the industries of communications, social media, marketing, sales, politics and military information operations.  With our patented decision systems and applications, we help professionals analyze and anticipate the moves of their marketplaces for increased command-and-control and faster time-to-influence.

Our standard-setting Playcaller Influence Decision App(TM), Social Play Tracker(TM), Play Action Map(TM), Playmaker Academy(TM), Playmaker Wargame(TM) and other services are based on The Standard Table of Influence Plays(TM).  First described in 2006 by CEO and Founder Alan Kelly in his landmark book, The Elements of Influence (Dutton/Plume), it is the centerpiece of the first, definitive ontology of strategies in business, government and society.

Adopted by Fortune 500 companies, including Abbott, Booz Allen Hamilton, Dell, HP, Intel, Royal Dutch Shell, SAP and VMware, and taught at The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management and USC Annenberg School for Communication, this breakthrough decision-making system helps professionals analyze, anticipate and prevail in the games and gamesmanship of their marketplace.

For more information contact us at Playmaker Systems, LLC.

Reference Links:

    --  The Standard Table of Influence(TM) [link]
    --  U.S. Patent for The Playmaker Influence Decision System [link]
    --  Glossary of Influence Plays [link]
    --  Playcaller(TM) Influence Decision App for iOS [link]
    --  Standard Factors of Influence(TM) [link]
    --  Standard Cycles of Influence(TM) [link]
    --  The Elements of Influence (book) [link]
    --  The 2.0 Whitepaper [link]
    --  About Alan Kelly [link]
SOURCE  Playmaker Systems

Playmaker Systems

CONTACT: Keith Campbell, +1-202-986-2152, kcampbell@middlebergcommunications.com

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

NETGEAR Introduces Industry's First 802.11ac WiFi Home Router With Integrated ADSL

NETGEAR Announces The D6300 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Modem Router Delivering WiFi Speeds Up To Three Times Faster Than 802.11n

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the industry's first ADSL2+ 802.11ac integrated router, the NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router. The latest addition to NETGEAR's family of high-speed 802.11ac wireless devices, the D6300 is designed to meet growing customer demand for a highly integrated WiFi ADSL modem router for better and faster wireless on Internet-enabled WiFi devices in the home. Supporting both integrated ADSL and a gigabit WAN Ethernet port, the NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router is a single, power-packed device that enables consumers to access ADSL/fiber/cable broadband - with the world's fastest next-generation gigabit WiFi.

Up to three times faster than 802.11n, the NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router supports combined WiFi speeds up to 1600 Mbps.* The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router enables HD video streaming and gaming throughout the home for an optimal entertainment experience. Like other NETGEAR 802.11ac WiFi Routers, its compatibility with next-generation WiFi devices and backwards compatibility with current WiFi devices provides a future-proof solution.

The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router also includes a separate gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting to either high-speed cable or fiber optic broadband. Consumers can switch between cable, fiber optic broadband or ADSL without having to reconfigure their home network or replace their router.

The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router also supports NETGEAR ReadySHARE® Cloud service, which enables the creation of a highly secure private cloud for easily accessing and sharing files over the Internet. NETGEAR ReadySHARE Cloud keeps all your files stored securely at home on a USB external storage attached to the router, but available to transfer, edit or share anywhere, anytime remotely via your smartphone, tablet or PC.

The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router joins NETGEAR's growing family of 802.11ac solutions for the home. This includes the NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router, the industry's first 802.11ac router, which supports combined WiFi speeds up to 1750 Mbps; the NETGEAR R6200 WiFi Router, which supports approximate combined WiFi speeds up to 1200 Mbps; and the NETGEAR A6200 WiFi Adapter, a first-to-market 802.11ac dual band WiFi USB adapter that enables consumers to easily upgrade their existing PC or laptop to 802.11ac performance. The suite of NETGEAR products illustrates that consumers can continue to rely on NETGEAR to provide market-leading solutions that enable them to enjoy the fastest wireless speeds in their home.

"NETGEAR is proud to announce another addition to our portfolio of 802.11ac WiFi solutions with the NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router--the industry's first 802.11ac WiFi router with an integrated ADSL2+ modem," said Sandeep Harpalani, senior product line manager for wireless networking, NETGEAR. "NETGEAR is the market share leader in premium networking products because we offer a highly integrated solution to simplify the home network while at the same time providing the best WiFi for today's digital homes."

Advanced features of the NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router include:

    --  NETGEAR Genie(®): This free app for PCs, Apple® Macs®, iOS® and
        Google® Android® smartphones and tablets enables home users to
        control, monitor, repair and manage their home networks easily through a
        simple, elegant dashboard. NETGEAR customers can download the utility at
        http://www.netgear.com/genie or from the Google® Play or App Store.
    --  NETGEAR MyMedia(TM): The NETGEAR genie mobile app provides the ability
        to find photos, video or music files anywhere on the network and play
        them on a DLNA media player.
    --  AirPrint( TM )Support: The NETGEAR Genie app enables users to print on
        any USB or networked printer directly from an Apple iPad® or Apple
        iPhone®.
    --  Guest network access: The NETGEAR genie app makes setting up a guest
        network simple. Guests and visitors can go online through the router
        without the need for secure login information. The guest network also
        prevents users from seeing and accessing a household's computers,
        printers, storage devices and other home network devices.
    --  ReadySHARE Printer: This feature makes it easy for the router to turn
        any existing USB printer into a fully functional networked printer that
        is fully compatible with Macs and PCs.
    --  Media Server-DLNA: The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router is DLNA-ready and
        can stream to any DLNA-compatible device in your house, including the
        latest smart TVs, Blu-ray® players, media players, game consoles,
        handheld devices, tablets and more.
    --  NETGEAR Live Parental Controls: A centralized, flexible, and reliable
        parental control solution for all the devices on the network, including
        Macs, Windows PCs, smartphones and tablets, for a safe online
        environment for children and teenagers. No subscription is required.
    --  Automatic WiFi Security: The integrated router comes with wireless
        security turned on out-of-the-box, complete with a pre-configured
        network name and password, protecting home WiFi networks by default.
    --  Easy Installation: There's no CD required, so users can set the router
        up with smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks and even MacBook Air®.
Availability
The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router will be available worldwide from major retailers and online beginning October 2012.

More information
Learn more about the NETGEAR 802.11ac products at http://www.netgear.com/fastestwifi. To learn about 802.11ac/5G next generation WiFi go to http://www.netgear.com/80211ac and http://www.5GWiFi.org. To learn about other new NETGEAR consumer products and services, please visit http://www.netgear.com.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, NETGEAR Genie, ReadySHARE, ReadySHARE Cloud, ReadySHARE Printer, MyMedia and the NETGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mac, iOS, and MacBook Air are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Blu-Ray is a registered trademark of The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

* Actual speeds for the NETGEAR D6300 WiFi Modem Router are 300 Mbps (@ 2.4 Ghz 802.11n) and 1300 Mbps (@ 5 Ghz 802.11ac). Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 45 through 63, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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CONTACT: Media: Claudia Oropeza, Weber Shandwick for NETGEAR, +1-408-685-0618, coropeza@webershandwick.com; U.S. Sales Inquiries: +1-408-907-8000, sales@netgear.com; U.S. Customer Inquiries: +1-888-NETGEAR

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

One Of Colorado's Largest Physician Networks Signs Agreement To Join Colorado Health Information Exchange

Integrated Physician Network (iPN), Comprised of 200+ Physicians and Providers, Expands Use of Health IT to Improve Patient Care

DENVER, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CORHIO, the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization, announced today that the Integrated Physician Network (iPN), a large, multi-specialty association of physicians and medical practices, has signed a contract to join its health information exchange (HIE) network. The iPN operates as a quality improvement collaborative and focuses on improving the health of Colorado residents across the Front Range through electronic health records (EHRs) and adherence to evidence-based care protocols. 

More than 200 physicians and other care providers across 40 practice sites participate in iPN across the Front Range. The nationally recognized collaborative is well-known for being a trailblazer in the area of EHR utilization and population health management.

"We believe we are accountable to deliver superior care to our patients and through our aggregate EHR data, we strive to better understand our community's health needs around screening and prevention, and those people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes," said Dr. David Ehrenberger, chief medical officer of iPN and chief medical officer at Avista Adventist Hospital. 

By connecting to CORHIO's HIE, iPN providers will have the ability to seamlessly and electronically access clinical data across disparate systems outside of their local network with Centura Health hospitals--including Boulder Community Hospital, Longmont United Hospital, and other health care providers in the region. When necessary for patient care, CORHIO provides physicians and other medical care providers with secure access to important clinical information, including lab test and pathology results, x-ray, MRI and other imaging reports, and physician transcription reports. In the future, the HIE is scheduled to be upgraded to include additional data types and functionality.

"A significant amount of our patient information comes from sources outside of our provider network, such as regional community hospitals, labs and imaging centers," explained Dr. Ehrenberger. "That's why we are so excited to be a part of the HIE; it is launching us into a new era and taking us to the next level of proactive population health management."

By participating in HIE, health care providers have more comprehensive patient information at their fingertips that is used to improve quality of care, eliminate costly, redundant testing and reduce treatment delays and hassles for patients related to paper medical records and reports. 

"The iPN has always been interested in extending its health information exchange across the state," says Hans Wiik, president and CEO of the Integrated Physician Network. "It will be extremely beneficial for us to share patient information and better coordinate care with hospitals in our region, like Boulder Community Hospital and Longmont United Hospital, as well as with facilities in other areas of the state."

"We're delighted that the health care providers of iPN will soon have real-time access to more comprehensive and complete patient information, enabling them to provide higher quality, more timely and cost-effective health care," said Larry Wolk, M.D., CORHIO's chief executive officer. "Because their patients' data will be seamlessly accessible from their EHR application, it will save the providers time too.  It's a 'win-win' solution for everyone."

About CORHIO
CORHIO is dedicated to improving health care quality for all Coloradans through health information exchange (HIE). As the state designated entity for HIE, CORHIO collaborates with health care stakeholders including physicians, hospitals, clinics, public health, long-term care, laboratories, health plans and patients to improve care collaboration through secure systems and processes for sharing clinical information. CO-REC, a CORHIO initiative, assists primary care providers in adopting, implementing and becoming meaningful users of electronic health record (EHR) systems. CORHIO is a not-for-profit supported in large part by grants, including awards from the Colorado Health Foundation and from federal ARRA HITECH funds.  CORHIO's technical infrastructure is built on industry-leading HIE technology developed and maintained by Medicity. For more information about CORHIO, please visit http://www.corhio.org.

About iPN

The integrated Physician Network (iPN) is a quality improvement collaborative formed in 2004 when a group of independent physicians in the North Denver/Boulder area began implementation of a common electronic medical record (EMR). The iPN worked to embed key "evidence-based" care protocols in the EMR to provide real-time decision support at the point of care. Participating physicians have secure, web-based access to patient data, including demographics, referrals, medications, allergies, problem lists, procedures, alerts, laboratory and radiology reports creating a 'multi-specialty clinic without walls'. Integrated Physician Network, with over 200 providers across 40 practice sites, is partnered with Colorado's largest not-for-profit healthcare system, Centura Health. Physician members include 7 primary care practices, a Federally Qualified Community Health Center and several other specialties including Orthopedics, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Anesthesia. These independent physician practices are clinically integrated through population-based quality initiatives, benchmarking and sharing of best practices.

SOURCE  CORHIO

CORHIO

CONTACT: Erich Kirshner, +1-303-921-6733, erich@kirshnercommunications.com

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

Altisource Announces Launch of Hubzu(TM)

A New Residential Real Estate Marketplace for Online Home Buying and Selling.

LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Altisource(TM) (Nasdaq: ASPS) announced the launch of Hubzu(TM), an online residential real estate marketplace. Hubzu improves the online home buying and selling experience by making it easier, more efficient and transparent from start to finish. Hubzu puts the entire experience online - from searching and bidding to financing and closing. Effective today, Hubzu replaces GoHoming, Altisource's current online marketplace for real estate.  Hubzu is live at Hubzu.com and includes all real estate inventory that was previously on GoHoming.com, along with an enhanced user experience and expanded functionality.  The launch capitalizes on Altisource's position as a global leader in high-value, technology-enabled residential real estate solutions.

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"We've had a lot of success with GoHoming, facilitating nearly 60,000 home sales to date," commented Scott Wielar, General Manager of Hubzu. "However, to stay at the forefront of the market, our brand experience and scope of services needed to evolve. We listened to our customers and redesigned the user experience to make the entire real estate transaction process easier for home buyers and sellers. With the new features and functionality, we are further extending our efficiency and transparency in facilitating the home buying and selling process," continued Wielar.

Buyers can search for homes, bid to buy homes via auction or the traditional offer process, or use the "Own It Now" feature to edge out competing bidders and win an auction immediately. The website then guides buyers through the contracting and financing process in one centralized online location.  For sellers, Hubzu offers faster, easier sales through increased marketing visibility and the ability to track bids and respond to offers online. In 2012 and early 2013, Hubzu plans to roll out functionality enhancements, new features and additional inventory for sale.

About Hubzu:

Hubzu is an online residential real estate marketplace that makes it easy for consumers, investors and brokers to buy and sell homes from start to finish. Hubzu puts the entire experience online - from searching and bidding to financing and closing. Hubzu is a trademark of Altisource Solutions, S.a r.l. Hubzu is part of the Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. family of businesses. Additional information is available at http://www.hubzu.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Altisource:

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (Nasdaq: ASPS) is a global provider of services focused on high-value, technology-enabled, knowledge-based solutions principally related to real estate and mortgage portfolio management, asset recovery and customer relationship management. Additional information is available at http://www.altisource.com.

    Investor Contact:               Press Contact:
    Michelle Esterman               Scott May
    Chief Financial Officer         Director of Marketing and eCommerce
    +352 2469 7950                  770-612-7316
    Michelle.Esterman@altisource.lu Scott.May@hubzu.com
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Redpine Signals Earns Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in Wireless Solutions and RTLS

Redpine honored for its innovations addressing key industry challenges and providing outstanding customer value

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Redpine Signals, Inc., a leading developer of ultra-low-power, high-performance, multi-standard wireless chipsets and systems, today announced it is a recipient of the Frost & Sullivan Global Wireless Solutions and RTLS Technology Innovation Award for 2012.

Redpine's innovation in wireless and RTLS technology is featured in its Quali-Fi(TM) 802.11ac technology and its WiSeMote(TM) RTLS products. The Quali-Fi technology incorporates the provisioned features of the draft IEEE 802.11ac standard in the 5 GHz band, with high data transfer rates at ultra-low-power profiles, providing the ideal connectivity mechanism of next-generation smartphones, tablets, HDTVs, cameras and other mobile devices. The use of the 5 GHz band opens up a greater number of operational channels, as well as wider bandwidths, to enable high-speed data transfer. Redpine's chipsets with this technology include the RS9117, a single spatial stream, dual-band combo device featuring 802.11n/ac and BT 4.0; and the RS9333, a unique simultaneous dual-band 5GHz MIMO 802.11ac + 2.4GHz BT4.0, 802.11n chipset that can be configured to be operational in the two different bands simultaneously. Redpine's WiSeMote RTLS products introduce, for the first time, standards-compliant operation in the 5 GHz band, ensuring greater reliability and longer battery life than devices operating in the increasingly crowded 2.4 GHz spectrum.

According to Nandini Bhattacharya, Senior Research  Analyst with Frost & Sullivan, the Technology Innovation Award is a prestigious recognition of Redpine Signals' unmatched and comprehensive range of innovative solutions. Driven by its technological excellence and achievement in the field of ultra-low-power and multi-standard-compliant wireless solutions, Redpine is recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2012 Technology Innovation Award in the Global Wireless Solutions and RTLS market.

"Redpine's focus has been on delivering best-in-class solutions for the Wi-Fi market, both mainstream and the Internet of Things, M2M space," said Venkat Matella, CEO of Redpine Signals. "We offer one of the strongest Wi-Fi product portfolios in the industry, and have been facilitating the adoption of up-to-date technology by our more than 1,500 customers in the medical, building automation, smart grid, transportation, industrial, and RTLS markets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. We are excited at our impact on the industry being recognized by this Frost & Sullivan award."

The Frost & Sullivan Global Wireless Solutions and RTLS Technology Innovation Award for 2012 was presented to Redpine Signals in a grand event held Tuesday, September 11, in San Jose, Calif., at The Fairmont San Jose.

About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the growth Partnership Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation and leadership. The company's Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO's Growth Team with disciplined research and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages 50 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 40 offices on six continents.

About Redpine Signals, Inc.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Redpine Signals, Inc., is a fabless semiconductor and wireless system solutions company focusing on innovative, ultra-low-power and high-performance products for next-generation wireless applications. Redpine was founded in 2001 and was the first in the industry to launch an ultra-low-power and low-cost, single-stream 802.11n chipset in late 2007. Again, in 2009, Redpine pioneered the adoption of self-contained 802.11n modules into the then-emerging M2M market. Redpine offers chipsets, modules and solutions covering multiple market segments, including industrial, consumer electronics, medical, mobile, PC, and smart energy. Its technology portfolio includes multi-stream 802.11n, 802.11ac, BT4.0 and mobile WiMax (802.16e). The company has more than 150 employees worldwide. For more information on Redpine products, visit http://www.redpinesignals.com/ or contact Redpine at info@redpinesignals.com.

Contact Information
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fbosecker@pr-vantage.com
(845) 536-1416

Venkat Mattela
Venkat.mattela@redpinesignals.com
(408) 748-3385 x207

Redpine Signals, the Redpine logo, Lite-Fi, Maxi-Fi and Quali-Fi are registered trademarks of Redpine Signals, Inc. All other company names, products and logos are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Redpine Signals, Inc.

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