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EU Agency Identifies Incentives & Challenges for Cyber Security Information Sharing in Europe

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:07:01 GMT

EU Agency Identifies Incentives & Challenges for Cyber Security Information Sharing in Europe

BRUSSELS and HERAKLION, Greece, September 10, 2010-- The EU 'cyber security' Agency ENISA, i.e. the European Network and
Information Security Agency, launched a new report on barriers to and
incentives for cyber security information sharing. The report shows e.g. that
the economic incentives are much more important for practitioners than what
academic literature indicate.

The importance of information sharing for the Critical Information
Infrastructure Protection -CIIP-is widely acknowledged by policy-makers,
technical and practitioner communities alike. The Agency has researched
peer-to-peer groups, e.g. Information Exchanges (IEs) and Information Sharing
Analysis Centres (ISACs). The report identifies the most important barriers
and incentives in day-to-day practice in IEs and ISACs for CIIP. This
research differs from other reports by being focused on the practitioners'
experiences. The material stems from three sources, literature analysis,
interviews, and a two-round 'Delphi' exercise with security professionals.

Many of the barriers and incentives identified in literature are of low
importance to practitioners and security officials working in IEs. The 'real'
list of incentives for practitioners is instead: economic incentives (i.e.
cost savings), incentives of quality, value, and use of information shared.
Main barriers to sharing information are poor quality information, poor
management, and/or reputational risks.

The Agency has produced 20 recommendations to different target
audiences, e.g.:

- Member States should establish a national information sharing platform
and co-operate with other Member States.

- Private sector should be more transparent in sharing information,
improve preparedness measures based on information exchanged

- Research and Academia should quantify the benefits and costs of
participating in platforms; undertaking case-study research into where
attacks might have been prevented, or their impact lessened.

- The EU Institutions and ENISA should establish a pan European
information sharing platform for Member States and private stakeholders.
The EU Commission's European Public Private Partnership for Resilience
(EP3R)
(http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/nis/strategy/activities/
ciip/impl_activities/ep3r_29_06_2010/index_en.htm) is the main policy
initiative in this area.

The Executive Director of ENISA, Dr Udo Helmbrecht, comments:

"Information sharing is a corner stone to improve the
protection of critical information infrastructure-CIIP, which is vital for
Europe's economy and communications within Europe".

Background: For full report, including all recommendations

http://www.enisa.europa.eu/act/res/policies/good-practices-1/information-
sharing-exchange

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Source: ENISA - European Network and Information Security Agency

For interviews: Pls contact Dr. Evangelos Ouzounis, Senior Expert-Network Security Policies: resilience-policies@enisa.europa.eu or Ulf Bergstrom, Spokesman, ENISA, press@enisa.europa.eu, Mobile: +30-6948-460143

Stream TV's Groundbreaking eLocity A7 Tablet Available on Amazon.com Includes Value Pack

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:49:01 GMT

Stream TV's Groundbreaking eLocity A7 Tablet Available on Amazon.com Includes Value Pack

The eLocity A7 $369.99 price tag includes HDMI & USB cables and pre-loaded apps

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9 -- The eLocity A7 tablet launched yesterday for pre-order on Amazon.com retails for $369.99 and will ship with a free software and cable add-ons valued at $70. The value pack includes a gold-plated HDMI cable, USB to USB cable for easy data transfer and preloaded software including the Documents To Go MS Office mobile productivity suite and the Amazon.com shopping application.

The new eLocity A7, a 7-inch tablet with NVIDIA Tegra II and running Android 2.2 from Stream TV Networks, is currently available for pre-order and sold exclusively on Amazon.com for the initial launch period. The tablet comes with the NVIDIA Tegra II processor providing for an unbelievably fast 3D gaming experience, a micro SD card slot, HDMI port with 1080p output and a USB port. The eLocity A7 mobile tablet retails for $369.99 and is available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

CEO Mathu Rajan of Stream TV comments, "We strive to bring our customers the best possible value for their dollar incorporating the best hardware and software solutions. As the first tablet to become available for pre-order in the US with Android Froyo and NVIDIA Tegra II, we're proud to offer the A7 as a step forward in mobile tablet computing at an appealing price point."

Launched just yesterday, the eLocity A7 is currently listed as #17 in Amazon.com's Top 100 in Computer & Accessories.

Source: Stream TV Networks

CONTACT: Esther Koo, Southard Communications, +1-212-777-2220,
esther@southardinc.com

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

MainConcept Announces Two New H.264/AVC Video Transcoding Technologies Accelerated by NVIDIA GPUs With CUDA Technology

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:35:01 GMT

MainConcept Announces Two New H.264/AVC Video Transcoding Technologies Accelerated by NVIDIA GPUs With CUDA Technology

Allows Creative Professionals and Developers to Further Harness the GPU power of over 200 Million NVIDIA GPUs to Deliver Significantly Faster Video Encoding and Lower CPU Utilization.

AACHEN, Germany, Sept. 9 -- MainConcept GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX) and one of the world's premier providers of video and audio codecs and software development kits (SDKs) for the consumer, broadcast and professional markets, announced today the release of new H.264/AVC encoding technologies, which allow creative professionals and software developers to encode video into the immensely popular H.264/AVC format. By offloading many of the processor intensive video encoding tasks from the CPU to NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs), the MainConcept H.264/AVC Encoder provides up to 10x faster performance for HD video compared with CPU-only encoding and reduces CPU utilization to as low as 20%, freeing up the system for other computing tasks. Two new MainConcept H.264/AVC Encoding technologies, built on the NVIDIA CUDA(TM) massively parallel computing architecture, are now available:

-- New CUDA-based H.264/AVC plug-in for MainConcept's popular Reference
2.1 stand-alone transcoding application for Windows® and Macintosh®,
which provides production houses a fast solution for the transcoding
of many formats into H.264/AVC, with pre-sets for popular playback
devices including iPod/iPhone/iPad, PSP, Blu-ray Disc, and others.
-- New Codec Suite 5 plug-in for Adobe® Premiere Pro CS5 that offers
H.264/AVC encoding from the timeline, with full CUDA hardware
acceleration, so video editors can finish their projects faster.

Additionally, MainConcept's CUDA H.264/AVC SDK, shipping since June 2010, enables developers to add GPU accelerated video encoding to their own applications.

The MainConcept CUDA H.264/AVC Encoder improves performance by using NVIDIA GPU acceleration for encoding/transcoding. It enables transcoding from MPEG-2, VC-1 and AVC elementary streams or raw frames into H.264/AVC Baseline and Main profiles. MainConcept's CUDA H.264/AVC encoding solutions work seamlessly with the 200+ million NVIDIA graphics solutions supporting the CUDA architecture, including NVIDIA Quadro, Tesla and GeForce, product lines.

"Video professionals and developers alike understand that time is money and thus being able to encode video faster into H.264/AVC, the premier format for the next decade, is paramount," said Muzaffer Beygirci, managing director, MainConcept. "We have spent considerable effort optimizing our H.264/AVC technology offerings to take full advantage of the NVIDIA CUDA architecture and GPU acceleration, and continue to offer video professionals and developers this dramatically accelerated video encoding with MainConcept quality and compatibility baked right in."

"MainConcept's CUDA-based H.264/AVC video encoding solutions really showcase the incredible power of the GPU that NVIDIA offers," said Andrew Cresci, general manager, vertical market solutions, NVIDIA. "These latest, CUDA-based H.264/AVC encoding technologies are excellent solutions for developers and video professionals who are under constant pressure to produce high quality products in less time."

The MainConcept H.264/AVC encoder SDK and the Codec Suite 5 H.264/AVC encoder plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 are all available today from the MainConcept online shop at http://www.mainconcept.com and are compatible with any NVIDIA graphics solution supporting the CUDA compute capability 1.0 or higher. For a complete list, please visit: http://www.nvidia.com/object/cuda_gpus.html. The MainConcept H.264/AVC plug-in for Reference 2.1 will be available shortly.

Attending IBC 2010 in Amsterdam? Please schedule a meeting with your MainConcept sales professional or simply drop by the MainConcept booth 2. C50, to see a demonstration of our new CUDA accelerated H.264/AVC encoding solutions in addition to the rest of MainConcept's renown audio and video codec products.

About MainConcept

MainConcept GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), is one of the world's premier providers of high-quality audio and video codec solutions for consumer and professional applications. Many of the world's best consumer electronics and computer manufacturers, handheld device makers, and creative software providers rely on MainConcept embedded codec solutions to deliver a superb audio and video experience to their customers, in virtually all popular consumer formats. MainConcept also provides comprehensive encoding and decoding solutions to the broadcast and professional video industry in the form of codecs for integration into creative software suites as well as complete after-market plug-in solutions for adding new video format support into popular Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software packages. We are MainConcept - The Codec People.

About DivX

DivX, Inc. is a leading digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the "three screens" comprising today's consumer media environment--the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 300 million DivX devices have shipped into the market worldwide from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital home.

On June 2, 2010, DivX, Inc. and Sonic Solutions announced a proposed merger transaction. Sonic Solutions has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the proposed merger and both companies intend to mail a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to Sonic and DivX shareholders following such time that the registration statement is declared effective by the SEC.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX, Inc.'s visibility within the investment community. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX and MainConcept's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX or MainConcept technologies may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk that DivX and MainConcept's activities may not result in the growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of the DivX and MainConcept brands; risks associated with DivX and MainConcept's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of DivX and MainConcept's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks related to the effect of intellectual property rights claims; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is providing this information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All trademarks are the property of their owners and are used for informational purposes only.

Additional Information

This press release is not a solicitation of a proxy, an offer to purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Sonic Solutions, and it is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that may be made with the SEC with respect to the merger. In connection with the proposed merger, Sonic Solutions has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a joint proxy statement/prospectus of Sonic Solutions and DivX. Investors and security holders are urged to carefully read the Registration Statement on Form S-4 and related joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Sonic Solutions and DivX, because they contain important information about Sonic Solutions, DivX and the proposed transaction, including with respect to risks and uncertainties that could delay or prevent the completion of the transaction. Such documents are available free of charge at the SEC website (http://www.sec.gov), from Sonic Solutions and its corporate website (http://www.sonic.com) or from DivX and its corporate website (http://www.divx.com).

Sonic Solutions, DivX and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of their management may be deemed to be soliciting proxies from shareholders of Sonic Solutions or DivX in favor of the merger. Investors and stockholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the direct and indirect interests in the merger of persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered participants in the solicitation of these shareholders in connection with the merger by reading the joint proxy statement/prospectus described above. Additional information about the directors and executive officers of Sonic Solutions may be found in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on October 1, 2009. Additional information about the directors and executive officers of DivX may be found in its definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 20, 2010. Such documents are available free of charge at the SEC website (http://www.sec.gov), from Sonic Solutions and its corporate website (http://www.sonic.com) or from DivX and its corporate website (http://www.divx.com).

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CONTACT: Guido Mueller of MainConcept GmbH, +49 (241) 40108-60,
press@MainConcept.com

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

Introducing The Daily Dish Website -- Exclusive Deals on Fine Dining with a Visual Twist

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:07:01 GMT

Introducing The Daily Dish Website -- Exclusive Deals on Fine Dining with a Visual Twist

Foodies Weigh In: CatchTheDish.com Provides Exclusive Deals on the Best Local Restaurants and Bars with a Visual Twist

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 -- Deal of the day websites are a dime a dozen. However, one Los Angeles-based website takes a fresh approach to the social buying phenomenon. Focusing all of its attention on fine dining, The Daily Dish offers exclusive deals on local restaurants and bars anywhere from 50-90% off retail value.

"Restaurants and bars are the lifeblood of all social activity in every city. More than just great food, people are looking for an experience - and that's what we can provide," says Dustin Cavanaugh, co-founder of The Daily Dish. "Fine dining is as visually pleasing as it is delicious. We've tried to emulate that experience by providing a 1-minute video review of each restaurant we feature."

The Daily Dish website officially launched September 1st at http://www.catchthedish.com and has already received thousands of visitors and new user sign ups. With upcoming deals from fine dining establishments such as Tagine Beverly Hills, Simon LA, and Cayenne, The Daily Dish is sure to make a splash in the community of food enthusiasts looking for great deals on high-class meals.

For the month of September, The Daily Dish will be issuing a free Dining Club Membership Card to every new user who signs up. These exclusive membership cards can be used to redeem deals at participating restaurants, removing the need to print out deal vouchers or coupons for each deal purchased. Additionally, the membership cards can be used for permanent VIP discounts & promotions at a number of participating restaurants and bars, exclusive only to Dining Club members. Dining Club Membership Cards will only be made available to the first 5,000 registered users.

"We are quickly growing to become an exclusive community of critics, bloggers, and food enthusiasts with one thing in common: the love of fine dining," says Cavanaugh. "Through custom menus, limited quantity deals, and exclusive offerings, The Daily Dish members get a taste of VIP treatment at unbeatable prices."

A portion of each deal purchased will be donated to support Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Movement, an organization for educating people on early cancer detection.

For more on The Daily Dish, visit http://www.catchthedish.com or email info@catchthedish.com for details.

For more information on The Cancer Schmancer Movement, visit http://www.cancerschmancer.org.

CONTACT: Jimmy Wang 1-714-308-0828

Source: The Daily Dish

CONTACT: Jimmy Wang of The Daily Dish, +1-714-308-0828,
info@catchthedish.com

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

Netflix Goes Live on Panasonic's 2010 VIERA CAST(TM) Internet Content Service

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:49:01 GMT

Netflix Goes Live on Panasonic's 2010 VIERA CAST(TM) Internet Content Service

World's Largest Online Movie Subscription Service Activated on VIERA CAST

SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 9 -- Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology and built-in TV web entertainment, announced today that streaming instantly from Netflix is now available to Netflix members via Panasonic's 2010 VIERA CAST(TM)-enabled VIERA® HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players.

Netflix is the latest entertainment feature to be added to VIERA CAST, Panasonic's IPTV functionality. Earlier this year, Panasonic added Skype(TM) voice and video calling(1), Twitter and Pandora to an already robust list of popular entertainment and information options, including Amazon Video on Demand(TM), You Tube(TM), Google's Picasa(TM) Web Album, Bloomberg News and a weather service.

With more than 15 million members, Netflix, Inc. is the world's largest subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies from a catalogue consisting of tens of thousands of titles for as little as $8.99 per month.

For 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled HDTVs, Panasonic also introduced USB connectivity which enables the addition of a wireless LAN adaptor (802.11b or faster), a keyboard for more efficient site navigation and communication, and USB memory which supports AVCHD video and JPEG photos. VIERA CAST requires no external box or PC(2) and is accessed via a single button on the television remote control. There is no fee to use the VIERA CAST functionality (some VIERA CAST services such as Netflix and Amazon VOD have a separate fee structure).

"Panasonic is constantly looking to provide the best possible entertainment experience for our customers," said Panasonic Corporation of North America Vice President Merwan Mereby. "The addition of Netflix to our 2010 VIERA CAST(TM) offerings now gives consumers access to the leading online movie subscription service right from their 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled VIERA® HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players. The features now available on VIERA CAST provide consumers with access to a wide range of the leading entertainment and interactive sites which allow them to enjoy high definition movies and connect directly with family and friends right from their HDTV in the comfort of their own living room."

"Panasonic continues to provide consumers with unique and exciting products for enjoying entertainment at home," said Netflix Vice President of Business Development Bill Holmes. "Netflix is proud to partner with Panasonic to deliver movies and TV shows to consumers with the greatest convenience, selection and value."

2010 Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVs featuring VIERA CAST:
VT25 and VT 20 series - Full HD 3D VIERA Plasmas
-- TC-P50VT25- 50-inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P54VT25- 54-inch class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P58VT25-58-inch class (58 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P65VT25-65 inch class (64.7 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P50VT20-50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)

GT25 series- Full HD 3D VIERA Plasmas:
-- TC-P42GT25-42 inch class (41.6 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P50GT25-50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)

G25 series -VIERA Plasmas
-- TC-P42G25-42 inch class (41.6 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P46G25-46 inch class (46 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P50G25-50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P54G25-54 inch class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)

G20 series - VIERA Plasmas:
-- TC-P50G20- 50 inch class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)
-- TC-P54G20-54 inch class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)

2010 Panasonic Blu-ray Disc players featuring VIERA CAST(TM):
-- DMP-BDT350 (Full HD 3D)
-- DMP-BDT300 (Full HD 3D)
-- DMP-BDT100 (Full HD 3D)
-- DMP-BD85
-- DMP-BD65
-- DMP-BD70V (dual VHS/Blu-ray Disc player)
-- DMP-B500 (portable Blu-ray disc player)

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

Notes

(1) Skype is available exclusively on 2010 VIERA CAST enabled Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVS and requires the Panasonic Skype-enabled camera (TY-CC100W) which is sold separately (SRP $169.85) to make video calls.

(2) Access to a broadband internet connection is required to access VIERA CAST features

Source: Panasonic

CONTACT: Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182,
demariac@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy, Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9763,
blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com

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

Marvell Supports RVU for 'Whole-Home' TV Entertainment

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:56:01 GMT

Marvell Supports RVU for 'Whole-Home' TV Entertainment

Demonstrating RVU Client Solution on the ARMADA 1000 HD Media SoC at IBC

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9 -- International Broadcasters Conference (IBC) -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced the integration of the RVU protocol onto their ARMADA(TM) SoCs. Marvell, a member in the RVU Alliance, provides CPU and connectivity solutions for multiple entertainment platforms in the "Whole-Home."

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The first adoption by Marvell of the open standard RVU protocol begins with the ARMADA 1000 High Definition (HD) Media Processor System-on-a-Chip (SoC). Marvell's low power ARMADA SoCs will be deployed in various consumer video devices including thin client set-top-boxes (STBs) for second and third TVs in the home.

"We are pleased that Marvell has joined a host of other silicon companies powering RVU's vision of enabling consumers to access their entertainment content in a consistent manner on more devices in the home," said Henry Derovanessian, president of the RVU Alliance and senior vice president at DIRECTV. "Inclusion of RVU technology across handsets, tablets and set-top box platforms will accelerate the availability of service provider content throughout the home with a comprehensive Remote User Interface (RUI) that allows for pixel-accurate representation of the user experience rendered by the service operator's media server on thin clients. The RVU technology is at the forefront of the move to advanced in-home video networking solutions and we are glad to see Marvell adopting this pioneering technology."

"The demands for home entertainment are rapidly expanding with 3D, streaming, multi-room TV and personal content consumption and the ARMADA 1000 with RVU protocol enables Pay TV operators to meet and exceed those consumer demands," said Gaurav Shah, General Manager for the Digital Entertainment Business Unit at Marvell. "Bringing the RVU protocol to the low-power and scalable ARMADA 1000 HD media processor opens brand new levels of operator and consumer engagement, rapidly advancing the home entertainment experience."

RVU is a client/server-based technology that allows the television content viewer to experience a consistent server-generated user interface, on various consumer electronics devices. The RVU protocol uses DLNA technology as a foundation.

Marvell's client RVU support is demonstrable today, and will be working with various CE manufacturers on various platforms for production deployment in 2011. Marvell will demonstrate an RVU client solution based on the ARMADA 1000 SoC (88DE3010) at IBC (Hall 9, Booth 131).

About ARMADA 1000

The award-winning Marvell ARMADA 1000 HD Media Processor SoC targets network-connected consumer electronics applications and is designed to enable multiple networked applications and many operating system frameworks, in conjunction with high performance, immersive viewing experiences for the next generation of connected high definition consumer electronics platforms. The ARMADA 1000 features dual CPU cores running frequencies up to 1.2 GHz, an award-winning Qdeo(TM) video processing pipeline, dedicated hardware acceleration for multi-format video and audio decoding, and support for a comprehensive set of peripherals.

About Qdeo Technology

Qdeo video processing, delivers rich, high-definition quality through a suite of advanced QuietVideo(TM) technologies, providing quiet, natural video free of noise and artifacts. Per-pixel noise and compression artifact reduction removes noise inherent in digital video, and per-pixel motion-adaptive 3D de-interlacing removes jaggies and eliminates feathering. Adaptive Contrast Enhancement and Intelligent Color Remapping render rich and vivid images. For more information on Qdeo, visit http://www.marvell.com/Qdeo.

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure including enterprise, metro, home, and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.marvell.com/.

About RVU Alliance

The RVU Alliance is an Oregon-based non-profit mutual benefit corporation formed to develop a specification for the new RVU technology including a full-featured "pixel accurate" Remote User Interface (RUI). Founding Promoter members are Broadcom, Cisco, DIRECTV, Samsung and Verizon. For more information about the RVU Alliance, please visit http://www.rvualliance.org.

Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. ARMADA, Qdeo and QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Marvell Media Relations Marvell Investor Relations
Tate Tran Jeff Palmer
Tel: 408-222-7522 Tel: 408-222-8373
tate@marvell.comjpalmer@marvell.com

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+1-408-222-8373, jpalmer@marvell.com

Web Site: http://www.rvualliance.org/
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PBteen, Scholastic, WhooGoo.com and My Pillow Pets Join Dove go fresh Deodorant and Matching Body Mist as Official Sponsors of the 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:35:01 GMT

PBteen, Scholastic, WhooGoo.com and My Pillow Pets Join Dove go fresh Deodorant and Matching Body Mist as Official Sponsors of the 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit

-10/10/10 Event in NYC Gives Tween Girls the Opportunity to Stand Up, Speak Out, and Be Heard -

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- AllyKatzz.com, the largest COPPA compliant tween-teen girl reporter and social networking site, today announced that PBteen, Scholastic, WhooGoo.com and My Pillow Pets have joined Dove go fresh Deodorant and Matching Body Mist along with Discovery Girls Magazine, Justine Magazine, Popstar! Magazine, HaveUHeard.net, the Confidence Coalition, Girl Scouts of Greater New York, IZZE Sparkling Juice, Pirate Brands and Rolling River Day Camp as Official Sponsors of the 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit scheduled for 10/10/10 at the Altman Building in NYC.

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"The continuing enthusiastic response of companies wanting to join our mission to give tween girls a platform to Stand Up, Speak Out and Be Heard has been incredible," states Denise Restauri, CEO and founder of both AK Tweens and AllyKatzz.com. "Our sponsors are embracing the fact that tweens have voices that need to be supported. They understand that our Tween Summits give girls incredible opportunities that they can't get anywhere else."

Emily-Anne, last year a tween attendee and this year an A.L.L.Y. Awardee, agrees, "Through the Tween Summit, I've met women who have changed my life in ways I never could have even dreamed of. The Summit played a vital role in opening my eyes to a whole new world of self-esteem and empowerment. For this reason, I will always have a special place in my heart for the AllyKatzz Tween Summit."

-- PBteen- has created an incredibly fun and welcoming lounge filled with
décor inspired from the pages of their eye-catching catalog. While
relaxing in the PBteen lounge, the girls will have the opportunity to
design a pillow using inspirational words and phrases. Everyone will
leave the event with a PBteen goodie bag filled with swag!
-- Scholastic- Ann M. Martin, bestselling author of the beloved The
Baby-sitters Club, will be on hand for a "meet and greet" and book
signing session and introduce the momentous series to a new generation
of readers! Each attendee will also receive one of the following books
in their swag bag: Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls #1: Moving Day by
Meg Cabot, Girls' Life Guides, Smile by Raina Telgemeier, Forget Me
Not by Coleen Murtagh Paratore or Millicent Min, Girl Genius by Lisa
Yee.
-- WhooGoo.com- Set to launch at the end of October 2010, this NEW site
inspires girls to know themselves and their friends better by sharing
their stories and opinions through answering and crafting all sorts of
cool questions. The end result is the creation of different themed
books the girls produce and print out!
-- My Pillow Pets (CJ Products, LLC) - A custom designed Ally Kat Pillow
Pet will be given to each tween attendee at the Summit for years of
fun, comfort and enjoyment.
-- Macmillan Children's Publishing Group - in addition to their
previously announced sponsorship, Alexandra Adornetto, author of Halo,
will be in attendance for a "Meet & Greet" and book signing session.

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The 2nd Annual AllyKatzz Tween Summit will welcome 250 tween girls, ages 8-14, from across the country to NYC. Beginning at 8:00am at The Altman Building in Chelsea, the day will encompass a keynote address that emphasizes the importance of tweens speaking up and taking action, a hands-on "meet & greet" with "A.L.L.Y. Awardees"- inspiring tween/teen girls and boys who started their own non-profits, an Exhibit Hall featuring the event sponsors that make the Summit possible- all offering the girls a rare opportunity to tell companies what they want, a chance to "Speak Up & Share" with the "Listening Panel"- a group of accomplished women from media, entertainment, fashion, sports, and politics who want to know what tweens want, and a chance to spread goodwill through DenimMessaging(TM) - (decorating the interior pockets and waistbands of jeans with words of hope and encouragement that will then be donated to homeless tweens and teens). At 7:30pm, at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, they'll be treated to a Red Carpet event and the "DM'ing(TM) for Change!" concert featuring teen artists and bands!

To complement the tweens' experience- a day long Parent Track devoted to exploring topics relevant to their daughters is offered- including what girls are thinking, doing, saying (or not saying), and dreaming...

This groundbreaking day will be moderated by tween expert, AK Tweens and AllyKatzz.com founder Denise Restauri along with author, Seventeen Magazine columnist and self-esteem expert Jess Weiner.

SPONSORS: For information on sponsorship packages, full day passes and other opportunities, contact sales@allykatzz.com.

TWEENS AND PARENTS: For more information and to apply to attend the AllyKatzz Tween Summit visit http://www.tweensummit.com/

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CONTACT: For more information or to register to attend please contact
Kerry Gillick-Goldberg of KGG Enterprises, LLC, +1-516-455-3179,
kerry.gillick.goldberg@gmail.com

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

IDrive Lite Adds Location Tracking to iPhone Contacts

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:07:01 GMT

IDrive Lite Adds Location Tracking to iPhone Contacts

CALABASAS, Calif., Sept. 9 -- Pro Softnet Corporation, a leader in Cloud based Storage and remote access offerings announced a key enhancement to its contacts backup application for iPhones, IDrive Lite.

IDrive Lite (http://www.idrive.com/idrive-lite/) offers contacts backup and restore functionality for iPhones, Blackberries and supported Android devices. Users can also transfer contacts between multiple platforms.

IDrive Lite has now been enhanced to add location information of contacts. Users are required to opt in to enable this feature. The contacts appear in a consolidated map on the iPhone platform. Efforts are underway to encompass this functionality to other platforms as well.

"IDrive Lite is a leader in contacts backup for smart phones, especially iPhones. With the addition of the new opt-in location tracking feature, IDrive Lite now has the ability to both backup contacts as well as provide location tracking. This is possibly our first step towards making Contacts social. We believe it will be very beneficial for families and friends to track their location with strict privacy controls and without being part of a very public social network such as Facebook.

"With over 15 Million contacts backed up, IDrive Lite provides a compelling solution for sharing location information among them," says K. Raghu President and CEO of IDrive.com.

Features now include:
-- Easy backups and restores of contacts
-- Multiple platform support allowing transfer of contacts between
devices
-- Enable location tracking, add and manage contacts who can see your
location
-- Track all opted in contacts on a map view

About IDrive:

IDrive (http://www.idrive.com/), a service of Pro Softnet Corp., is one of the leading services in the field of online backup and combined with IBackup (http://www.ibackup.com/) offers one of the most popular online backup services for both Windows and Mac. PC World recently named it as one of the Best 101 Freebee products. The technology behind IDrive has received many accolades, the latest, Best of the Bunch rated by PC World, the PC Magazine Editor's Choice pick and the PC Pro award winner.

Source: IDrive

CONTACT: Shweta Sachdeva of Pro Softnet Corporation, +1-818-251-4200,
ext. 107, shweta@pro-softnet.com

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

KYOCERA ELCO Develops Ultra-Low Profile 5803 Series 0.4mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Connector

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:56:01 GMT

KYOCERA ELCO Develops Ultra-Low Profile 5803 Series 0.4mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Connector

Achieving industry's lowest-class stacking height (0.5mm), and smallest depth (2.4mm)

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept. 9 -- Kyocera Elco Corporation (Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan; President: Yoji Date) announced today that it has developed the 5803 Series 0.4mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Connector, which achieves the industry's lowest-class stacking height at 0.5mm, and the smallest depth* at 2.4mm. Samples of the new product will be available starting September 9, 2010.

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While further miniaturization and multifunctionality have continually been required in consumer electronic equipment such as cell phones, smartphones, digital still cameras(DSC), digital video cameras (DVC), digital audio players and game consoles; in recent years, the number of components incorporated into such equipment has also increased.

Under these conditions, miniaturization of components is also demanded to make effective use of the limited space on boards.

The newly developed 5803 Series has achieved the smallest-class profile in the industry, with a distance between boards of only 0.5mm when the plug and receptacle connectors are mated, and at 2.4mm, has the smallest depth in the industry. These properties allow for further space-saving on boards, as well as its low profile contributes to slim design capabilities.

The 5803 Series increases freedom in designing pattern layouts on the board, because with no contact exposed on the connector bottom with the insulator housing, the circuit insulation between the connector and a board is assured. Furthermore, reliable contact performance is realized with Kyocera Elco's original contact structure which removes foreign matter such as splashes of solder flux in the soldering process and particles inboard splitting.

Kyocera Elco Corporation is contributing to the further miniaturization of consumer electronic equipment with the launch of the new 5803 Series.

* Based on research by Kyocera Elco Corporation; as of September, 2010.

Product Outline
Product name: 5803 Series 0.4mm-Pitch Board-to-Board Connector

Specifications:

No. of Positions 10 to 60
Stacking Height 0.5mm
Contact Pitch 0.4mm
Rated Current DC 0.3A
Rated Voltage DC 50V
D. W. Voltage AC 250Vrms/min
Contact Material Copper alloy
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Insulator Material Heat-resistant plastic
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Features:

1. Ultra-low profile board-to-board connector contributes to optimal space saving

Ultra-low profile and space-saving board-to-board connector with 0.4mm-pitch, 0.5mm stacking height, and 2.4mm depth.

2. Good operability

Mating is perceivable with a secure "click-feeling" with structural protrusion on contacts of both plug and receptacle connectors.

3. Dual-contacting structure improves mating reliability

A pinching type, that is highly resistant to impact and drop shock, is adopted for the dual-contacting structure. Due to the touch of the contact tip on the inner wall of the insulator housing, mating wobble is restrained and the mating stability improves accordingly.

4. Proprietary contact structure improves contact reliability

Reliable contacting is realized with the wiping effect; removing foreign matter such as splashes of flux, particles of boards splitting through increased concentrated load.

5. Increased freedom in pattern layout on boards

No contact exposed on the bottom of both the plug and receptacle connectors enables pattern layout all over a board, thus increasing freedom in pattern layout on boards.

6. Structurally prevents solder-wicking

The insert-molding process prevents the solder wicking on plug connectors, and the nickel barrier on contacts prevents the solder wicking on receptacle connectors.

7. 3,000 connectors contained in reel of embossed tape for automatic mounting machines.

8. RoHS-compliant

http://www.kyocera-elco.com/

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CONTACT: Product specification inquiries from customers or the media:
Chihiro Matsui - Marketing Dept., KYOCERA ELCO Corporation, TEL:
045-943-2946, FAX: 045-943-2910

Web Site: http://www.kyocera-elco.com/

YAWMA Uses Facebook to Launch New Marketplace for Independent Music and Games

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:14:01 GMT

YAWMA Uses Facebook to Launch New Marketplace for Independent Music and Games

New Online Community Revolutionizes Idea Of Social Sharing By Allowing Users To Earn Cash Rewards For Engagement

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 9 -- YAWMA, an online community and marketplace, launched today. The service allows users to discover, download and share high-quality independently produced digital content through Facebook and earn cash rewards for their participation. YAWMA launched with both independent music and game content.

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"YAWMA is grounded in two basic ideas," said Thomas Brooke, CEO and founder. "First, we wanted to bring a high degree of social sharing innovation to the purchasing of music and games. Second, we wanted to reward users for the value they create within a social network."

Here's how it works. YAWMA is a Facebook App that allows users to create social discovery and sharing networks (or YAWMAs) by inviting Facebook friends to join them. The App delivers to users on Facebook one-click access to music and game demos. When a user finds music or a game they like and purchase it, a recommendation is sent to members of their YAWMA. The recommendation also posts through their Facebook news feed with one click access to the music sample or a game demo.

"In today's over-saturated digital stores like iTunes, it is exceedingly difficult to sort through the massive amounts of content and find cool new music and great games," Brooke said. "With YAWMA, we only carry high-quality indie content so social discovery isn't simply further marketing noise about top-20 hits. We elevate this content to the broader market it deserves while providing consumers with the benefit of a simple and fun way to discover great new downloads through Facebook. There is no need to recreate relationships on yet another social network."

YAWMA is designed to form a vibrant community through the overlapping nature of the individual YAWMAs and various features that allow and promote broader interactions. Discovery and sharing is made into a social game as users compete to become the taste-maker, or "The Maven," of product categories. The platform then showcases the community experts who earn this distinction for their engagement (e.g. writing reviews, liking songs, commenting on posts and/or purchasing). Community members can also "follow" each other and share the music or games they have found most interesting.

In addition to social discovery innovation, YAWMA was founded on the belief that users should be rewarded for the value they create within social networks. Brooke explained, "Everyone wants to discuss how to monetize a social network but no one mentions in that discussion the real drivers to value creation within social networks. It's the people and their sharing of meta data with friends."

YAWMA works much like a co-op where a percentage of profits generated through each user's YAWMA is distributed back to the YAWMA members based on criteria including product purchase influencers and total purchases made.

Brooke continued, "We saw an industry that had an abundance of incredible content that was hard to find, users that increasingly relied on online social connectivity in their daily lives, and incredible value being generated by those users through their social interactions, so we created the technology that allowed us to connect all those together into a single business idea."

YAWMA maintains the quality of its content by having industry experts review and approve content added to its library. YAWMA launched with tracks from over 300 bands across all musical genres including pop, rap, indie, electronic, blues, country and World. YAWMA has also partnered with IRIS, one of the premiere aggregators of independent music and expects to offer IRIS-managed content later in September. Plans for YAWMA include expanding into other content areas and integrating with other preferred social media including Twitter.

"We're very excited about partnering with innovative new music services such as YAWMA," said Bryn Boughton, IRIS's Chief Marketing Officer. "We see YAWMA's social discovery engine and co-op business model as a compelling new idea for distributing independent music and look forward to working with them to help people find and enjoy new music."

"We're a very small company but with what we think is a really big idea," said Brooke. "Simplifying social discovery and sharing through integration with preferred social channels makes sense. People are busy so we were not going to expect them to recreate and manage yet another social channel in order to discover and share. And we felt that our social discovery idea makes sense across lots of product categories and not just music. Add to this, a co-op profit sharing for the purchasing that occurs, and you have what we think is a new Web 3.0 retail business model."

YAWMA is an online marketplace that allows you to discover and share indie music and games through Facebook while earning cash rewards for your participation in our community. It's a small company, with a revolutionary idea - that you should benefit from the value you create online. Find us here: yawma.net or on Facebook at: facebook.com/YAWMA or follow us on our Twitter feed: YAWMAmusic.

Contact: Lindsay Shutt
Lindsay@yawma.net
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901.275.4143

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CONTACT: Lindsay Shutt, +1-901-275-4143, Lindsay@yawma.net

Web Site: http://yawma.net/

QVC Pop-Up Shop Provides a Multimedia Shopping Experience During Fashion Week

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:49:01 GMT

QVC Pop-Up Shop Provides a Multimedia Shopping Experience During Fashion Week

Leading Multimedia Retailer to Preview App for iPad(TM)

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 9 -- Not content to merely increase its physical presence during New York Fashion Week, QVC will create a multimedia shopping experience in the heart of Rockefeller Center featuring the many ways consumers can shop "QVC Everywhere."

The experience, which kicks off with Fashion's Night Out on Friday, September 10 at 6PM (ET) and continues throughout Fashion Week, will allow consumers to experience a pop-up shop featuring some of QVC's most exciting brands. Products ranging from fashion, beauty and jewelry to home and electronics are scheduled to be on display. Each product showcased will feature a Microsoft Tag, which shoppers can scan with any Smartphone to be linked to the item page on the QVC mobile website.

Consumers will be exposed to each facet of "QVC Everywhere." The live broadcast will stream continually and the QVC website will be accessible at computer stations throughout the shop. Shoppers can download and utilize QVC Apps for iPhone®, Android(TM) and BlackBerry®, as well as access the QVC mobile website. They will also be invited to connect with the QVC community through YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

QVC will even offer a sneak preview of QVC's iPad(TM) App, which is expected to become available in the coming weeks. The App is optimized for full screen viewing and will be offered for free from the iTunes App Store. Highlights include access to a full 16:9 HD feed of QVC's live broadcast, full search capability and access to full product descriptions, sizing, available colors and additional images within product detail. Users can also browse items recently on air and view customer ratings and reviews.

"We are constantly evaluating the QVC shopping experience to identify new opportunities to engage with our customers," said Angie Simmons, QVC's executive vice president of multichannel platforms. "We're thrilled to introduce our latest application, as we recognize that the iPad has become a relevant device for our shoppers."

In addition to three live broadcasts and personal appearances by a selection of QVC's favorite personalities and brands, the QVC pop-up shop will host the Dell/Intel Blogger Lounge. On Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, bloggers can utilize Dell/Intel computers to blog, tweet, post to Facebook, or just take respite from the fast-paced schedule of Fashion Week.

About QVC

QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (NASDAQ:LINTA), is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 180 million homes worldwide. The company's website, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and launching in Italy in 2010, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 24-year history. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

Source: QVC, Inc.

CONTACT: Tara Hunter, +1-484-701-8163, Tara.Hunter@qvc.com; Kayce
Cashman, +1-484-701-2179, Kayce.Cashman@qvc.com

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

ClassicCars.com Launches Auction Central - A One-Stop Resource for Collector Car Auctions

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:28:02 GMT

ClassicCars.com Launches Auction Central - A One-Stop Resource for Collector Car Auctions

PHOENIX, Sept. 9 -- ClassicCars.com, a leading provider of online classified advertising for the collector car industry, announces that it has launched Auction Central - the Internet's most comprehensive guide to collector car auctions.

Located at http://classiccars.com/auction/ and accessible via an "Auctions" link in the site's main navigation bar, Auction Central showcases upcoming auction events in North America and beyond from auction houses large and small. Included at launch are events from top-tier collector car auction houses Barrett-Jackson, Leake Auctions, Mecum Auctions, RM Auctions and Russo and Steele, and as well as regional events from Auctions America, Red Top Auction and Worldwide Auctions, among others.

Previews for featured auctions include full profiles of consigned vehicles with photos, videos and contact forms. Vehicle profiles are updated as new vehicles are consigned. During the run-up to the industry's peak season in January, Auction Central visitors can expect to see online dossiers on more than 2,000 vehicles to be sold at auction. Car collectors and enthusiasts can also review auction news, detailed results of past auctions and a schedule of upcoming events.

"We are excited to launch Auction Central," said David Hackett, ClassicCars.com Vice President of Operations. "Auctions represent 15% percent of all the classic and collector vehicle transactions in the United States. We are delighted to have the support of the auction industry and look forward to making this exciting facet of the hobby accessible to the widest possible audience.

"The new Auction Central at ClassicCars.com is a win-win for all," Hackett continued. "Auction companies now have a way to generate interest in their entire inventory as well as their event. Classic and collectible buyers now have a centralized place to see the entire spectrum of vehicles that they are interested in, whether they be for sale by a private party, a dealer or at auction."

About ClassicCars.com

Phoenix-based ClassicCars.com, "America's Collector Car Marketplace," is the world's most comprehensive online resource for buyers and sellers of classic and collector vehicles. ClassicCars.com's catalog features more than 20,000 classic cars, muscle cars, antique cars and specialty cars for sale by dealerships, auction houses and private sellers nationwide. ClassicCars.com is focused on expanding and supporting the collector car marketplace for casual enthusiasts and serious collectors alike, and on providing significant value to companies who provide products and services to this market.

For more information, including advertising information, write to ClassicCars.com at 1345 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85048; call 480-285-1600; or visit http://classiccars.com/.

Source: ClassicCars.com

CONTACT: Casey Milano, McCullough Public Relations, +1-330-244-9980

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

Next Fifteen Launches Beyond, A New Type of Digital Consultancy

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:14:01 GMT

Next Fifteen Launches Beyond, A New Type of Digital Consultancy

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 -- Next Fifteen Communications Group, a $115 million PR Services Group, today unveiled Beyond http://www.bynd.com/, its new digital media consultancy. This coincides with the announcement of its most recent investment, the acquisition of Type3, a 20 person digital agency with offices in San Francisco and London.

Type3 is being merged with the research and analytics capabilities of Context-Analytics, a specialist content analysis business, which has more than 12 years experience in media analysis. The newly formed consultancy, Beyond, has over 30 staff, a client base which includes Google, Genentech, Hilton Group and Virgin America, and has offices in San Francisco and London. Beyond will also be opening an office in New York within weeks. Beyond was previously codenamed Project Metal.

Beyond's mission is to rethink the traditional digital agency approach and use a combination of earned, owned and paid media to maximize relevant traffic to brand properties and experiences. It combines the capabilities of a traditional digital agency, but with an emphasis on the disciplines of listening and influence more often associated with PR agencies.

Tim Dyson, CEO of Next Fifteen Communications Group, says, "Traditional digital agencies emerged in an era where the web was a one-way publishing channel and marketing was all about one-way communication. Beyond has been created from the ground up to create a digital consultancy grounded in the disciplines of influence and listening to maximize traffic to branded content."

Conversation Analytics is at the heart of Beyond's offerings. Using Conversation Analytics, Beyond is able to predict the type of content people are most likely to engage with and the most effective means of spreading that content to the right audience, regardless of whether it is through owned media, paid media or earned media.

According to David Hargreaves, CEO of Beyond, "We believe the very nature of digital communications campaigns has changed. Many digital agencies come from the advertising world and rely on building an expensive digital property and then investing in a large media spend to drive the audience to it. Beyond believes today's successful campaigns require an additional skill set and mindset from those of a traditional digital agency."

The key ingredients for today's successful campaigns are as follows:
-- Campaigns should leverage the power of the influencer, not just paid
media to achieve reach
-- Campaigns and conversations need to be created and managed in real
time
-- Campaigns are built around ongoing conversations not just marketing
campaign windows

Beyond is able to deliver campaigns that capture the maximum amount of relevant organic and paid traffic by combining the skills of: digital media monitoring specialists; conversation analysts; creatives; developers; statisticians; account planners; PR consultants; search experts and community managers,

According to Matt Iliffe, Creative director and founder of Type3, "The days of Web strategy are gone. It is now about creating a content strategy grounded in what people want to talk about and then making sure that that content is available anywhere, on any platform. In some cases that could be an owned property, but in other cases it might be a third-party community or media destination.

"Just because we are a digital consultancy doesn't mean we will recommend you spend thousands on building something. We all know if you build it, they don't always come," concluded Iliffe.

For more about Beyond go to http://www.bynd.com

Source: Next Fifteen Communications Group

CONTACT: David Hargreaves, CEO, Beyond, +1-415-260-7814, david@bynd.com

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

NetSuite and IMA Partner to Help Finance Executives Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:07:01 GMT

NetSuite and IMA Partner to Help Finance Executives Leverage the Power of Cloud Computing

'Transformational CFO' Educational Series Offers Live and Online Education, Research for Finance Executives

SAN MATEO, Calif. and MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 9 -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE:N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), today announced a partnership aimed at helping finance executives succeed in adopting cloud software technology as this powerful new force in computing transforms the role of the CFO and the practice of corporate finance management.

NetSuite and IMA will explore this and related topics as part of the "Transformational CFO" educational series through live seminars, webinars, white papers and published research. The Transformational CFO program is immediately available to all IMA members. The first online webinar titled "Financial Executive Panel: What the Cloud Means to The Finance Organization," is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Three visionary CFOs on the panel will share their first-hand experience and best practice in moving from pre-Web client server technologies to new cloud-based business management software suites. These panel speakers include: David Bosher, SVP and CFO at SnagAJob.com, America's largest hourly job Web site, which jumped to the cloud after outgrowing QuickBooks; Michael Metz, CFO at Lexi-Comp, Inc., a leading provider of medication information and drug data solutions for the healthcare industry, which is relying on a cloud-based business management solution to run financials and key business processes after abandoning Microsoft Dynamics Solomon (SL); and Will Gregerson, CFO at Schaeffer Manufacturing Company, a leading provider of quality lubricants and fuel additives, that chose cloud ERP software over SAP during the software evaluation process. For more information about the webinar, please visit here.

Today's business climate requires finance executives to have real-time visibility into their company's performance. They must also be able to simultaneously cut costs, increase productivity, and expand growth capacity. Cloud computing is seen as one of the most promising technologies in decades to help finance organizations retool to meet these challenges.

By combining NetSuite's leadership in delivering cloud computing financials and ERP software suites and IMA's decades of experience in meeting the needs of finance professionals, the Transformational CFO educational series will help IMA members identify gaps in their finance organization, target growth opportunities, and understand how cloud computing enables powerful process changes.

"Using technology to enable business success is very important to accountants and financial professionals on the CFO team, especially in these turbulent economic times," said Jeff Thomson, IMA President and CEO. "This new partnership will support our members with tools, strategies and educational opportunities as they enhance their business processes. We look forward to working with NetSuite, to improve individual and organizational effectiveness."

"NetSuite understands that finance teams are playing a more strategic role in helping to lead their respective organizations on all fronts. We recognize that IMA is one of the leading global associations dedicated to advancing the knowledge and credentials of their corporate finance and accounting members to lead and succeed in today's business environment," said Ron Gill, NetSuite CFO. "Their membership is uniquely positioned to have significant impact in the transformation of finance departments in companies of all sizes and sectors. This is a key synergistic partnership for us."

About IMA

IMA® is the association dedicated to empowering accountants and financial professionals in business to become "trusted business advisors" by playing an active role in their organizations' business success. With a network of more than 60,000 professionals worldwide, IMA provides a dynamic forum for professionals to advance their careers through Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) certification, professional education, networking, and advocacy of the highest ethical and professional standards. For more information about IMA, please visit http://www.imanet.org.

About NetSuite

NetSuite Inc. is the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials/ERP software suites. NetSuite enables companies to manage core key business operations in a single system, which includes ERP, accounting, customer relationship management (CRM) and Ecommerce. NetSuite's patent-pending "real-time dashboard" technology provides an easy-to-use view into up-to-date, role-specific business information.

For more information about NetSuite Inc., please visit http://www.netsuite.com.

NOTE: NetSuite and the NetSuite logo are registered service marks of NetSuite Inc.

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CONTACT: Mei Li of NetSuite Inc., +1-650-627-1063, meili@netsuite.com;
or Marc Gerrone of IMA, +1-201-474-1502, mgerrone@imanet.org

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Harris Corporation Enhances NEXIO® Server Portfolio to Improve Speed, Quality and Capacity in Broadcast Playout and Production Applications

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 9 -- (IBC2010, Stand 7.G20) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced it is adding significant product introductions to its NEXIO® video server portfolio, designed to help broadcasters accelerate time-to-air, reduce costs and streamline workflows in both playout and production environments.

Powerful, Space-Saving Integrated Storage Server

IBC2010 marks the European debut of NEXIO Volt(TM), a small form-factor, high-performance baseband video server equipped with 2 TB of RAID 3-protected integrated media storage. Offering support for up to four mixed SD/HD or SD-only baseband channels in a 1RU package, the high-density NEXIO Volt integrates easily into environments where space is at a premium. It reduces power consumption and lowers operating costs -- without sacrificing functionality or flexibility.

NEXIO Volt is ideal for applications including disaster recovery, edge server, on-air cache, production playout and ingest-to-archive. Built on the same technology as the award-winning NEXIO AMP® server, NEXIO Volt offers software-enabled license keying that allows customers to pay for only the channels and resolutions they need, and easily upgrade to more channels or HD at anytime. A simple software reconfiguration enables NEXIO Volt to attach to NEXIO shared storage as system requirements increase.

High-Performance, True Shared Storage

Harris introduced NEXIO Farad(TM), a high-performance online storage system ideal for large-scale ingest, editing and playout for production, sports, news and live-event applications. Customers in today's production environments face escalating storage and bandwidth requirements due to higher data rate codecs, more channels, more concurrent editing seats, additional camera feeds, 3 Gb/s and the overall volume of content. To address these challenges, NEXIO Farad delivers the highest levels of bandwidth and storage capacity to support even the most demanding multiplatform media delivery workflows.

NEXIO Farad is designed for customers requiring more than 10,000 Mb/s bandwidth and more than 58 TB storage capacity. NEXIO Farad makes building a storage system that meets individual needs simple, thanks to its scale-out architecture, which allows bandwidth and capacity to be accommodated independently of each other. Customers can achieve the system design they need, without compromising on performance, channel count, file-based I/O or their preference of compression technology.

Compatibility with NEXIO AMP and Volt servers, Velocity(TM) editors, Apple® Final Cut Pro® and an extensive range of media appliances are all assured for best-in-class performance. The system is equipped with inherent RAID-601 storage protection to maintain system performance and resilience, and provide complete redundancy and backup without degrading system performance. Coupled with unattended, fully automatic drive rebuilds and a system monitoring and notifications system, NEXIO Farad represents the state of the art for high-performance, online, true shared storage.

Advanced Codec Support

To help streamline workflows in today's multiformat environments, Harris introduced ingest and playout support for two new codecs in its NEXIO platform: for playout, the H.264 video compression standard; and for production, the popular Avid DNxHD® "mastering" format for post-editing. Native playout support in NEXIO AMP and Volt servers means that no transcoder is required to handle H.264 or DNxHD; in many competing products, customers would have to buy additional hardware to support these codecs. Unique to NEXIO, all supported codecs can be played back-to-back in any order with all other supported codecs. As the new codecs are implemented in software, they are turned on via a simple software license key.

Fast-Turnaround Production Platform

Also making its European debut is the Harris Production Playout Center (PPC), an ingest, preparation and playout system designed to control NEXIO server channels in fast-turnaround production environments from scripted news, to sports arenas, to on-the-fly live productions. From a single 1RU platform, PPC controls up to 16 NEXIO channels, as well as up to eight routers. Onboard media preparation tools and built-in Fast-Cue technology enable users to get material on air in record time. PPC offers a number of benefits over other available systems, including a smaller form factor; access to true shared storage and on-SAN edit-in-place; and software-only modules that allow for cost-effective system scaling.

"Citizen Journalist" Applications

With the introduction of the Newsfish(TM) application, Harris is enabling broadcasters to implement cost-cutting business models wherever a citizen is on-site capturing the action. Newsfish is an Apple® iPhone® "app" that allows iPhone users to capture video and send it to designated catch servers. Newsrooms receive fast content that is verifiable by GPS location and call-back phone number, and is fully searchable using the Harris Invenio® asset management system. NEXIO servers manage the non-broadcast resolution of the iPhone material and ready it for broadcast via Velocity editors -- taking the guesswork out of creating SD and HD broadcast content from cell phone footage.

Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite and out-of-home networks. The Harris ONE(TM) solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that enable advanced media workflows for emerging content delivery business models.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

Source: Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Monica Heck, PR and Communications Manager, Europe, Middle East
and Africa, Harris Broadcast Communications, +353 87 963 1536,
monica.heck@harris.com

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

Shoebuy Extends Success to New Private Events Business

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:42:01 GMT

Shoebuy Extends Success to New Private Events Business

New member requests top 5,000 a day

BOSTON, Sept. 9 -- Shoebuy.com (http://www.shoebuy.com), one of the largest retailers of footwear, accessories and related apparel on the Internet and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ:IACI), announced today that new member requests are topping 5,000 a day at its newest website, events.shoebuy.com. Shoebuy Events offers private flash sales on a members only basis featuring unmatched savings of up to 90% on leading brands such as Rockport, Aerosoles, Heys USA, Crocs, Dr. Martens, Florsheim, Kangol, Johnston & Murphy, Timberland, Timbuk2 and others. These new Shoebuy members join the millions of shoppers that already shop Shoebuy.

Founded in the midst of the dot-com boom, Shoebuy.com is one of the few Internet companies to emerge successfully from that period and has become one of the most heavily-visited apparel shopping sites in the U.S. with over 6.5 million shoppers a month, and over 1,000 brands, 800,000 products, and $3.5 billion of inventory available to purchase.

Shoebuy Events is the latest in a series of new businesses that leverage Shoebuy's proven business model, robust technology platform, vendor relationships, and ecommerce expertise. In the past year, in addition to Shoebuy Events, the company has launched designer.shoebuy.com, a site that offers a specialized shopping experience and design-focused products, Shoebuy.co.uk, addressing the UK marketplace, and ProductExpress.com, which provides free overnight delivery on a broad selection of shoes and accessories. The company recently unveiled an iPhone app, enabling shoppers to enjoy all of the traditional Shoebuy features from their mobile devices. Shoebuy.com also replicated its business model in another product category with the November launch of FloraFlora.com, an e-tail flower supersite.

"With our portfolio of over 1,000 great brands, millions of loyal customers, and a decade of ecommerce expertise, Shoebuy Events is uniquely positioned to deliver tremendous value to both shoppers and manufacturers," says Scott Savitz, CEO of Shoebuy.com. "Listening to our customers has always been the most important factor in our success and we are hearing a lot of excitement about our private sale business from both our shoppers and our brands. Shoebuy Events has proven to be a great way to generate a lot of fun viral-based attention and at the same time to move very large quantities of product in one 48 hour event."

Shoebuy Events is only available to registered members and features offers that are unmatched anywhere on the web. All products and pricing that are featured on the site are reviewed to ensure that all offerings always represent the best deal available on leading styles of shoes, bags, apparel, and accessories.

Shoebuy.com was created with one overarching purpose: to revolutionize how people shop for products online while keeping the customer the number one priority. Shoebuy Events furthers that tradition.

About Shoebuy.com

Shoebuy.com is one of the largest retailers on the Internet focused on all categories of footwear and related apparel. Shoebuy.com offers over 800,000 products from 1,000 brands including adidas, Aerosoles, Allen-Edmonds, Bass, Born, Bostonian, Brooks, Clarks, Crocs, Dockers, Donald J Pliner, Dr. Martens, Easy Spirit, ECCO, Fila, Florsheim, Franco Sarto, Hush Puppies, Jessica Simpson, Johnston & Murphy, K-Swiss, Keds, Mephisto, Merrell, Mezlan, Naturalizer, New Balance, PUMA, Reebok, Rockport, Sebago, Skechers, Softspots, Sperry Top-Sider, Stride Rite, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. Shoebuy.com also operates Bagsbuy.com, which represents all categories of bags including handbags, backpacks, luggage, baby gear, briefcases and laptop bags, Product Express which makes available over 10,000 products with free overnight shipping for the customer who needs the product now, and designer.shoebuy.com which offers a specialized shopping experience and design-focused product from over 200 top designer brands. Shoebuy.com is an operating business of IAC.

Contact:
Lauren Kurkul
Shoebuy.com
+1-617-451-2929, x286
lkurkul@shoebuy.com

Source: Shoebuy.com

CONTACT: Lauren Kurkul of Shoebuy.com, +1-617-451-2929, ext. 286,
lkurkul@shoebuy.com

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

ActiveVideo Networks to Demonstrate its CloudTV Platform at Cisco Exhibit at IBC 2010

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:14:01 GMT

ActiveVideo Networks to Demonstrate its CloudTV Platform at Cisco Exhibit at IBC 2010

Solution expected to bring enhanced interactive TV experience to millions of homes

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9 -- ActiveVideo Networks(TM), the global leader in cloud-based interactive television solutions, will demonstrate its CloudTV(TM) Platform for delivery of interactive television applications in collaboration with Cisco on its stand at the IBC 2010 trade show (RAI Center in Amsterdam - Hall 1. Stand D.71).

Leveraging ActiveVideo's CloudTV Platform and Cisco's multi-screen Content Delivery System (CDS), an end-user will be able to navigate the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) application on an iPad to select live, time-shifted or VOD content to be displayed seamlessly on their TV or directly on their iPad anywhere throughout the home, through a Wi-Fi network.

The companies anticipate the combination of ActiveVideo's cloud-based platform and Cisco's multi-screen Content Delivery System (CDS) will allow cable system operators and IPTV providers throughout the world to quickly introduce innovative interactive applications to digital set-top boxes (EBIF and tru2way), CI+ connected televisions and IP-Connected devices.

"The winners in interactive TV will be those media companies that can quickly drive diverse and innovative programming to the greatest number of screens," said Jeff Miller, president and CEO of ActiveVideo Networks. "We believe that CloudTV products are the solution to speeding the delivery of compelling, Web-based content that can generate new revenue for cable and IPTV providers, programmers, advertisers and, of course, consumers."

About ActiveVideo Networks

ActiveVideo Networks is the world leader in cloud-based interactive services that are redefining television (iTV 2.0). The company created its CloudTV Platform to simply and inexpensively enable expanded programming, navigation and advertising possibilities, allowing viewers to define and share their TV experiences. ActiveVideo combines Web-based media and targeted, clickable advertisements with the high-quality video, immediate responsiveness and remote control navigation of television for uniform interactivity across all digital and IPTV set-tops, CI+ enabled televisions, and broadband-connected CE devices. ActiveVideo Networks is based in the heart of Silicon Valley, with offices in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Hilversum, the Netherlands. For more information, visit http://www.activevideo.com; find us at http://www.facebook.com/ActiveVideoNetworks; follow us at http://www.twitter.com/activevideo; view our videos at http://www.youtube.com/AVCloudTV.

Source: ActiveVideo Networks

CONTACT: Paul Schneider, Paul Schneider Public Relations, Inc.,
+1-215-817-4384 (mobile), pspr@att.net; or Joe Paone, Bee Elevated
Communication, +1-215-495-3235, BeeElevated@gmail.com, both for ActiveVideo
Networks

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

Ektron Revamps Partner Portal

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:07:01 GMT

Ektron Revamps Partner Portal

Aims to increase client references 20% by year-end

NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 9 -- Ektron announced today a redesign of the Ektron Partner portal to support Ektron's established Partner management methodology for systems integrators, digital agencies, and technology, training and translation partners worldwide. The portal leverages the Ektron Marketing Optimization and Social Software Suites to obtain and evaluate data that will create more customized Partner solutions. Within the portal, Partners will have direct access to training resources and supplemental tools for project success, including links to accreditation exams, surveys, and webinars.

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"Choosing qualified Partners to deploy effective web strategies that ensure our customers' brands are promoted in a protected, positive and integrated way is a core Ektron value. The new portal gives our Partners direct access to the information, tools, methodologies and technologies to help customers achieve business-critical success with Ektron," said Bill Rogers, founder and CEO of Ektron. "We are dedicated to our Partners and have built an infrastructure to ensure that every deployment is a success. We aim to increase our global account references a minimum of 20 percent by the end of 2010."

With solutions for a wide range of industries including healthcare, media and entertainment, financial services, manufacturing and non-profits, the portal will:

-- Leverage the Ektron Marketing Optimization and Social Software suites
to facilitate Partner Forums and analyze Partner priorities for
continued program improvement.
-- Enable Accredited Partners to access the latest solutions data sheets,
collateral, and whitepapers for effective and efficient customer
response.
-- Give access to the most current social tools and technology features
within the Ektron platform.
-- Provide a path for new global consultants and Partners to support
client projects in conjunction with the Ektron team.
-- Make available monthly Partner webinar series on the first Thursday of
every month at 11 am Eastern to accommodate EMEA regions. Webinars
will be recorded and posted on the portal for ongoing global access.

"Partner feedback has played a significant role in the revamp of the Ektron Partner portal," said Savas Gunduz, Managing Partner, Solsbury Partner Group. "Ektron is listening and re-aligning with Partners to create an infrastructure that makes it easier to team with Ektron on customer engagements. The redesign of the site itself is based on continual Partner feedback that Ektron has acquired via the use of its own social technology to create bi-directional communication streams. Making it easier for Partners to work with Ektron ultimately will lead to tighter communication and collaboration in front of our mutual customers -- a better experience for and ultimately higher referenceability from the customer."

More information about the Ektron Partner Program may be found at http://www.ektron.com/partners/.

About Solsbury Partner Group

Solsbury Partner Group is a nationally managed alliance consulting firm and a leading advisor for technology centric alliance strategy and management. Solsbury selectively works with innovative technology industry clients across the globe to identify their highest-value teaming opportunities, and help them grow exponentially by leveraging strategic alliance programs to support their product and channel programs. Solsbury's strategic advantage comes from a group of Principals with a combined 40 years of industry alliance management experience from Accenture, PwC, HP, CA and a host of other successful technology partners. They have used this experience to create a formal set of methodologies Align & Drive to strategically define an Alliance program that aligns the goals of both the technology company and their Partner, and in turn drive revenue for both sides, and comprehensive solutions for the end clients that drive real business value.

About Ektron

Ektron Inc. has innovated web technology since 1998. By integrating web content management (WCM), marketing optimization and social software, Ektron's software and solutions improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth and build customer loyalty. Ektron empowers marketers to create, publish and optimize web content that engages, converts and retains customers. Developers benefit from Ektron's extensibility and commitment to the Microsoft .NET framework. Headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, with offices in Australia, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom, Ektron has more than 8,000 customers worldwide including Carnegie Hall, Home Depot, Kodak, Microsoft, NASDAQ, Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Notre Dame. For more information, please visit http://www.ektron.com.

Ektron, the Ektron logo and eIntranet are trademarks of Ektron Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Ektron Inc.

CONTACT: Nancy Scott, Ektron Inc., +1-603-589-5412,
Nancy.Scott@ektron.com

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

Tekserve - New York City's Leading Independent Apple Retailer & Solutions Provider Partners with Apple to Help Small Business Windows Users Switch to Mac Platform

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:07:01 GMT

Tekserve - New York City's Leading Independent Apple Retailer & Solutions Provider Partners with Apple to Help Small Business Windows Users Switch to Mac Platform

Eight weeks of Free Educational Seminars Being Offered To Support The Surging Interest of Mac Platform in Business Environment. Kick Off Event on September 14th

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Tekserve, New York City's largest independent Apple retailer and solutions provider has partnered with Apple Computer to support the surging interest in Macintosh computers among business users.

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In addition to experts from Apple and Tekserve, representatives from Adobe, Xerox, and Parallels will describe their solutions on the Macintosh platform.

Event details - Improving Business Productivity with a Mac - Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree Times Square, 1568 Broadway (enter at 47th St. and Seventh Ave.). Free registration: tekserve.com/meansbusiness

According to Needham & Co.'s Charlie Wolfe, latest report for Q2, Mac sales grew 35% compared to the standard market growth rate of 20.9%. Wolfe notes that Mac shipments in government, however, grew an astonishing 200%; sixteen times more than market growth of 12.1%. Enterprise business growth was also successful at a 49.8% increase which is over three times higher than the market's 15.7%.

"Historically, the growth of the Apple Macintosh platform among New York businesses has grown dramatically faster than the national average because of the large number of creative people and businesses here" said David Lerner, co-founder and president of Tekserve. For more than 20 years, we have empowered these customers through best of class technology, solutions-based education, and uncompromising service," he continued.

Tekserve is New York's largest independent Apple solutions integration store serving the creatively vibrant New York City market for more than 20 years offering a broad selection of leading Apple technologies and accessories. Tekserve's user satisfaction driven business model is driven by a unique "configure while you wait" service supported by a variety of professional support services in the audio, video, and business applications areas. For more information, visit http://www.tekserve.com or call 212.929.3645.

Contact: Mipam Thurman - 212.929.3645 ext 309

mipam@tekserve.com

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
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Source: Tekserve

CONTACT: Mipam Thurman of Tekserve, +1-212-929-3645 ext 309,
mipam@tekserve.com

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

Paris, Kentucky, Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:35:01 GMT

Paris, Kentucky, Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

New Cell Site Means Clearer Reception, Fewer Dropped Calls

PARIS, Ky., Sept. 9 -- Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Paris, which improves voice and data coverage along the following major roads:

-- State Road 57 between State Road 1678 and State Road 627
-- State Road 1678 between Southland Drive and the Bourbon/Clark county
line
-- State Road 627 between Pretty Run Road and Spears Mill Road

The new cell site, which is equipped with a permanent backup generator for times of emergency, empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging as well as making calls.

"Our customers rely on their wireless devices for virtually all of their communication needs," said David MacBeth, executive director-Network, Kentucky/Indiana/Michigan Region, Verizon Wireless. "Ten years ago, ensuring they could make clear calls and stay connected was our top priority. That still is and always will be important. Additionally though, we closely monitor all other network usage, such as Internet browsing and downloading apps or music, and make improvements accordingly, so that our customers' experience on our network is seamless regardless of how they want to use their phone."

Verizon Wireless has invested more than $60 billion since it was formed - $5.7 billion on average every year - to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $307 million on improvements to its wireless network in Kentucky.

Learn More:

Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Kentucky by following @vzwmichelle on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwmichelle. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow VZWNetwork on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork.

About Verizon Wireless in Kentucky

In Kentucky, Verizon Wireless has more than 150 employees and 120-plus locations including company-owned retail stores, indirect agents and national retailers.

About Verizon Wireless

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

Source: Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Michelle Gilbert, Verizon Wireless, +1-248-915-3680,
Michelle.Gilbert@VerizonWireless.com, or Ashley Schaffner, For Verizon
Wireless, +1-502-625-1636, Ashley@guthriemayes.com

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