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PwC to Present at 2012 SAPPHIRE® NOW + ASUG Annual Conference

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:05:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 12:05 ET

PwC to Present at 2012 SAPPHIRE® NOW + ASUG Annual Conference

PwC consulting professionals will discuss leading practices for SAP HANA® platform, cloud solutions and mobility services

NEW YORK, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PwC US today announced its strong presence at the 2012 SAPPHIRE® NOW and ASUG Annual Conference, where it will present with 17 in-depth sessions on topics including the SAP HANA platform, cloud solutions and mobility services. The conference will take place May 14-16 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. PwC is an Onyx-level exhibitor at the event.

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PwC's sessions on SAP HANA, cloud solutions and mobility services are designed to help business leaders learn to anticipate, create and manage change in their organizations. Highlights of PwC's sessions include discussions about the SAP HANA platform, breakthrough technology that tackles information latency, calculation speeds, huge data volumes, data governance and flexibility. During the session, PwC will address five key business drivers that help users make decisions in real-time, accelerate business performance, unlock new insights, increase business productivity and improve IT efficiency.

PwC's consulting professionals will additionally discuss how cloud solutions offered by SAP® applications can help companies capture the true benefits of the cloud and transform businesses by providing greater agility, accelerating innovation, and by focusing on customer engagement and improving connections. At the event, PwC will also discuss cloud mobilization services and how to leverage proven methodologies with elements of strategic business opportunity ideation and solution mapping, business case development, architecture planning, service definitions, roadmap charting and cloud sourcing.

"In this new era of computing where flexibility in IT drives business agility, it is increasingly important for C-level executives to engage in the cloud discussion," said Rodney Seligmann, leader, SAP Consulting Services at PwC. "Recognizing how cloud computing has the ability to drive business growth in innovative and economical ways, our sessions at SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference will share insightful business strategies to leverage solutions offered by SAP and drive business results at every level."

PwC will showcase its consulting services at SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference in booth number 2400. The conference provides attendees the opportunity to learn and network with customers, SAP executives, partners and experts across the entire SAP ecosystem.

For general information on the SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference, visit http://www.sapandasug.com/.

Follow PwC on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/PwC_LLP.

About PwC's Consulting Capabilities in Support of SAP Solutions
As an SAP global services partner, PwC helps clients using SAP solutions with business transformation initiatives that drive performance improvement throughout the extended enterprise and the SAP environment. Working together, PwC and SAP can address the financial, operational, technical and compliance challenges organizations face when undertaking significant implementations of SAP solutions.

For more information, visit: http://www.pwc.com/sap.

About PwC's Advisory Practice
PwC's Advisory professionals help organizations improve business performance, respond quickly and effectively to crisis, and extract value from transactions. We understand our clients' industries and unique business challenges, and look across the entire organization -- focusing on strategy, structure, people, process and technology -- to help clients build their next competitive advantage. See http://www.pwc.com/us/consulting for more information.

About the PwC Network
PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for. We're a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Tell us what matters to you and find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com.

© 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership. All rights reserved. PwC refers to the US member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member firm is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details.

SAP, SAPPHIRE, SAP HANA and all SAP logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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New EMI Receiver from Teseq Significantly Reduces Test Time, Improves Accuracy

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:00 -0400

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EDISON, N.J., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Teseq Inc., a leading developer and provider of instrumentation and systems for EMC emission and immunity testing, now offers a new EMI receiver that reduces test time from hours to seconds and improves accuracy. The PMM 9010F is ideal for conducted and radiated emissions testing of appliances, power tools and machinery. This new EMI receiver is up to 300 times faster than the PMM 9010.

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In full compliance with CISPR 16-1-1 and IEC-EN standards, this new EMI/EMC measurement receiver uses Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) analysis to reduce test time and improve accuracy. These fast and reliable tests provide users with immediate feedback for all measurement detectors, eliminating the need for time consuming pre-test and rescanning with Average and Quasi-Peak detectors.

The PMM 9010F has a standard frequency range of 10 Hz to 30 MHz and is expandable up to 18 GHz by using external modules including Teseq's 9030, 9060 and 9180. Scan time that used to take hours with a conventional receiver can now be performed by the PMM 9010F in less than 25 seconds when the device is adjusted to the full CISPR setting. This setting includes a span of 9 kHz to 30 MHz, a hold time of one second, a pre-selector switched to the 'on' position, a CISPR RBW at 200 Hz as well as 9 KHz and CISPR detectors that include PK, Qpeak, C-Avg, CRMS and RMS-Avg.

The PMM 9010F is ideal for testing products with short or varying operational cycles because it eliminates the need for separate pre- and post-test scans which can miss short term or transient emission signals. The receiver features a low noise floor, less than -24 decibel micro volts in band A and less than -7 decibel micro volts in band B, eliminating the need for external pre-amplifiers.

This user-friendly receiver can be used as a stand-alone device or in conjunction with the powerful PMM Emissions Suite. The PMM 9010F is lightweight and features an internal battery making portability easy.

Existing 9010 receivers can easily be upgraded by simply returning the unit to the factory. A new calibration certificate is issued upon completion of the upgrade.

Teseq is the exclusive North American distributor of PMM, a brand of Narda Safety Test Solutions srl, which manufactures the compact modular PMM 9010F.

The PMM 9010F starts at $24,500. Delivery is 8 to 12 weeks ARO.

Contact Teseq USA directly to find out about renting Teseq products.

For more information, please visit http://www.teseq.com or contact MaryJane Salvador, Teseq Inc., 52 Mayfield Avenue, Edison, N.J. 08837. Tel: (732) 417-0501 ext. 239; Fax: (732) 417-0511; E-mail: maryjane.salvador@teseq.com. Web: http://www.teseq.com.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Teseq, provider of EMC instrumentation and systems for radiated and conducted interference in the automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunications, medical, aerospace and defense industries, acquired MILMEGA, Ltd in January 2012. The acquisition extends Teseq's product ranges and expertise, further positioning them as a global leader in EMC testing. Teseq has been accredited to perform calibration services according to ISO 17025 at its Edison, N.J. laboratory. Teseq is the only pulsed immunity manufacturer in North America with an accredited calibration lab.

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The Award Winning TAKEYA Tea Maker Now Available Nationwide Brews, Serves, Stores Fresh Tea

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:13:36 -0400

The TAKEYA® Flash Chill™ Iced Tea Maker Set A Practical Gift for Father's Day Under $40

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:11:48 -0400

TAKEYA® PRESENTS PRODUCTS TO ENHANCE THE AT HOME TEA EXPERIENCE

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:09:28 -0400

Concur to Present at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 19:00 ET

Concur to Present at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference

REDMOND, Wash., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced that Concur chairman and CEO Steve Singh will deliver a presentation on behalf of the company at the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, on Wednesday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. ET at The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. The live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available for a limited time at http://www.concur.com/en-us/investors.

About Concur
Concur is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions. Concur's easy-to-use Web-based and mobile solutions help companies and their employees control costs and save time. Concur Connect is the platform that enables the entire travel and expense ecosystem of customers, suppliers, and developers to access and extend Concur's T&E cloud. Concur's systems adapt to individual employee preferences and scale to meet the needs of companies from small to large. Learn more at www.concur.com.

SOURCE Concur

SIX FLAGS TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCES

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:14:00 -0400

May 11, 2012 15:14 ET

SIX FLAGS TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCES

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX) the world's largest regional theme park company, announced today that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conference:

Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference – May 23, 2012 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York, NY

Previously the company announced their participation in the following conferences:

J.P.Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Conference – May 16, 2012 at the Westin Waterfront hotel in Boston, MA
Longbow Research Consumer Conference – May 17, 2012 at the Millennium Broadway hotel in New York, NY
B.Riley Investor Conference – May 22, 2012 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach hotel in Santa Monica, CA
Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference – June 5, 2012 at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York, NY
Oppenheimer Consumer Conference – June 26, 2012 at the Four Seasons hotel in Boston, MA

Copies of presentations used at the conferences will be posted on the company's Investor Relations website at www.sixflags.com/investors.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with $1.0 billion in revenue and 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. For more information visit sixflags.com.

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Béquet Confections to Introduce Cinnamon Swirl Caramel at 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show (Booth #5544)

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:52:52 -0400

Venus Wafers launches Non-GMO certified Water Cracker

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:27:03 -0400

May 16, 2012

For information, please contact:
Michael Thompson, Venus Wafers, Inc.
800-545-4538 • mthompson@venuswafers.com

Venus Wafers launches Non-GMO certified Water Cracker
Hingham, MA

(Virtual Press Office) - Venus Wafers announced today that they will be launching Non-GMO certified water crackers under their The Original Mariner Biscuit Company brand. Venus has received authority from the Non-GMO Project to display their seal of approval on the newly developed packaging for this new and expanded range. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to best practices for GMO avoidance.

GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) have been linked to potential harmful affects to health and the environment. “We care deeply about this issue and we believe people have the right to know what they are eating,” said Venus Wafers President Michael Thompson. Thompson went on to say, “the re-launch of our Mariner Biscuit brand is just the first step in gaining Non-GMO certification for all of Venus Wafers’ family brands. We are committed to being a Non-GMO commercial bakery.”

The Mariner Biscuit Company Water Crackers have also been verified Vegan by the Vegan Action/Vegan Awareness Foundation and certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union and will carry both of these symbols as well..

About Venus Wafers

Since 1931, family-owned and operated Venus Wafers has pioneered healthful crackers and flatbreads to meet the changing tastes of convenience-driven consumers. From their founder’s first product more than 80 years ago, a 100% whole wheat wafer bread, through their all natural Nejaime’s Lavasch, USDA organic 8 grain flatbreads and Haute Cuisine gourmet crackers, Venus has always strived to bake great ingredients into a variety of shapes and sizes and package them in an appealing fashion.

Venus Wafers launches Non-GMO certified Stoned Wheat crackers

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:22:44 -0400

May 16, 2012

For information, please contact:
Michael Thompson, Venus Wafers, Inc.
800-545-4538 • mthompson@venuswafers.com

Venus Wafers launches Non-GMO certified Stoned Wheat crackers
Hingham, MA

(Virtual Press Office) - Venus Wafers announced today that they will be launching Non-GMO certified stoned wheat crackers under their The Original Mariner Biscuit Company brand. Venus has received authority from the Non-GMO Project to display their seal of approval on the newly developed packaging for this new and expanded range. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to best practices for GMO avoidance.

GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) have been linked to potential harmful affects to health and the environment. “We care deeply about this issue and we believe people have the right to know what they are eating,” said Venus Wafers President Michael Thompson. Thompson went on to say, “the re-launch of our Mariner water crackers earlier this year was well received and we are convinced that adding stoned wheat crackers to this Non-GMO range will further enhance its appeal. We are committed to being a Non-GMO commercial bakery.”

The Mariner Biscuit Company Stoned Wheat Crackers have also been verified Vegan by the Vegan Action/Vegan Awareness Foundation and certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. The new packaging carries both of these symbols as well.

About Venus Wafers

Since 1931, family-owned and operated Venus Wafers has pioneered healthful crackers and flatbreads to meet the changing tastes of convenience-driven consumers. From their founder’s first product more than 80 years ago, a 100% whole wheat wafer bread, through their all natural Nejaime’s Lavasch, Venus 8 grain crackers and Haute Cuisine gourmet crackers, Venus has always strived to bake great ingredients into a variety of shapes and sizes and package them in an appealing fashion.

Coach Farm to Unveil Trimmed Down Goat Milk Yogurt at Summer Fancy Food

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:22:17 -0400

Busy Bee Apiaries partners with Sitti Restaurant to Bring rooftop Honeybees to Downtown Raleigh

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:21 -0400

Cadbury Cookies Expanded Gift Assortment

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:41:10 -0400

Cadbury Cookies are now Kosher

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:28:33 -0400

Acme Import Co. announces the addition of Coronet Danish Cookies

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:17:08 -0400

Hudson Valley Farms and parent company, Bedemco, announces new retail assortment: Seeds of Peace, supporting international peace initiatives.

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:39:50 -0400

Contact: Gil Paul
Hudson Valley Farms
Office: 914.683.1119. ext 23
Mobile: 917.515.6693
gil@bedemco.com
http://www.seeds4peace.com

Hudson Valley Farms and parent company, Bedemco, announces new retail assortment: Seeds of Peace, supporting international peace initiatives.
Highland, NY May 10, 2012- (Virtual Press Office) - Hudson Valley Farms, manufacturer and co-packer of dried fruits, tree-nuts, and seeds of all kinds has announced the launch of Seeds of Peace, a new assortment of locally produced shelled and dry roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

“Seeds of Peace transcend the snacking category,” said Gil Paul, Vice President of Brand Development at Bedemco. “While this is an awesome product, it’s not just about having the best quality and best tasting seeds in the market,” said Gil Paul. “The messaging behind the brand and our support for international peace initiatives is what motivates us to see this brand flourish and grow – like the organization, Seeds of Peace with whom we share our name”.

The assortment is produced in the USA, in their family owned facility in Highland, New York. The 6 flavors are small batch roasted and hand seasoned, packed in either 4 oz resealable gusset bags or their 1.5 oz “groove tubes”. Recognizing the tube’s great portability, style, and taste, REI sporting goods has committed to becoming the first national retail outlet for Seeds of Peace and the product should be in the stores by mid-June. QVC has also expressed interest and it looks like the product could be on air as soon as July. “Exceptional flavor profiles, unique branding, and awesome packaging - we are elevating sunflower and pumpkin seeds to a new level, merging the metaphor that is “Seeds of Peace” with the reality that is Seeds of Peace,” said Paul.

Bedemco / Hudson Valley Farms has been in business for 4 generations, specializing in providing the finest quality dried fruit, edible nuts, seeds, and sundried vegetables as ingredients to the food industry. The Seeds of Peace effort is their first significant branded retail introduction. For more information, visit http://www.seeds4peace.com.

48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO): Bayer to Present Data on Late-Stage Oncology Compounds at ASCO 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 08:00 ET

48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO): Bayer to Present Data on Late-Stage Oncology Compounds at ASCO 2012

-- First data from Phase III trial for regorafenib in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) presented as Late-Breaking Abstract in Oral Abstract Session

WAYNE, N.J., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer HealthCare announced today that data on Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets and several of its investigational oncology compounds will be presented in a scientific forum at the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), June 1-5, in Chicago, IL. These data, including oral presentations of two Late-Breaking Abstracts on the late-stage compounds regorafenib and radium-223 chloride, reflect Bayer's commitment to oncology research and development.

"We are pleased to present Phase III data in cancers that warrant further development. At Bayer, we are dedicated to researching new treatments for people living with cancer," said Pamela A. Cyrus, M.D., Vice President and Head of U.S. Medical Affairs, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals.

Notable studies evaluating Bayer's oncology products and compounds at ASCO include:

Regorafenib

Randomized Phase 3 Trial of regorafenib in patients (pts) with metastatic and/or unresectable gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) progressing despite prior treatment with at least imatinib (IM) and sunitinib (SU) – GRID trial
- Late-breaking Abstract #LBA10008, Oral Abstract Session: Sarcoma
- Monday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Theater S406
Phase 3 CORRECT trial of regorafenib in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
- Abstract #3502, Oral Abstract Session: Gastrointestinal (Colorectal) Cancer
- Sunday, June 3, 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., E Hall D1

Radium-223 Chloride

Final overall survival analysis results from the Phase III, double-blind, randomized, multinational study of radium-223 chloride (Alpharadin) in the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) with bone metastases (ALSYMPCA)
- Late-breaking Abstract #LBA4512, Oral Abstract Session: Genitourinary (Prostate) Cancer
- Tuesday, June 5, 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., E Arie Crown Theater
Radium-223 chloride (Ra-223) impact on skeletal-related events (SREs) & ECOG performance status (PS) in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) with bone metastases: interim results of a Phase III trial (ALSYMPCA)
- Abstract #4551, Poster Discussion: Genitourinary (Prostate) Cancer
- Poster Discussion: Monday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., E Arie Crown Theater
- Poster Session: Monday, June 4, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., E450A, Poster Board 5

BAY 86-9766

A Phase II trial of MEK inhibitor BAY 86-9766 in combination with sorafenib as first-line systemic treatment for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- Abstract #4103, General Poster Session: Gastrointestinal (Noncolorectal) Cancer
- Monday, June 4, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., S Hall A2, Poster Board 48F

Regorafenib and radium-223 chloride are investigational agents and are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or other Health Authorities.

About Nexavar
Nexavar is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of patients with unresectable liver cancer and for the treatment of patients with advanced kidney cancer. Nexavar inhibits both the tumor cell and tumor vasculature. In preclinical studies, Nexavar has been shown to inhibit members of two classes of kinases thought to be involved in both cell proliferation (growth) and angiogenesis (blood supply) – two important processes that enable cancer growth. These kinases included Raf kinase, VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-B, KIT, FLT-3 and RET.

Nexavar is currently approved in more than 100 countries.

Nexavar is also being evaluated by the companies, international study groups, government agencies and individual investigators.

Important Safety Considerations for Patients Taking Nexavar

Nexavar in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel is contraindicated in patients with squamous cell lung cancer. Nexavar may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Women of childbearing potential are advised to avoid becoming pregnant and female patients should also be advised against breastfeeding while receiving Nexavar.

Cardiac ischemia and/or myocardial infarction may occur. Temporary or permanent discontinuation of Nexavar should be considered in patients who develop cardiac ischemia and/or myocardial infarction. Gastrointestinal perforation was an uncommon adverse reaction and has been reported in less than 1% of patients taking Nexavar.

Uncommon but serious adverse reactions, including keratoacanthomas/squamous cell cancer of the skin and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, have been reported in clinical trials.

An increased risk of bleeding may occur following Nexavar administration. If bleeding necessitates medical intervention, consider discontinuation of Nexavar. Hypertension may occur early in the course of treatment. Monitor blood pressure weekly during the first 6 weeks and periodically thereafter and treat, as required.

Hand-foot skin reaction and rash are common and management may include topical therapies for symptomatic relief. In cases of any severe or persistent adverse reactions, temporary treatment interruption, dose modification, or permanent discontinuation of Nexavar should be considered. Temporary interruption of Nexavar therapy is recommended in patients undergoing major surgical procedures. Nexavar can prolong the QT/QTc interval and increase the risk for ventricular arrhythmias. Avoid use in patients with congenital long QT syndrome and monitor patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, drugs known to prolong the QT interval, and electrolyte abnormalities.

Elevations in serum lipase and reductions in serum phosphate of unknown etiology have been associated with Nexavar. Monitor patients taking concomitant warfarin regularly for changes in prothrombin time, INR, or clinical bleeding episodes. Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inducers, when possible, because inducers can decrease the systemic exposure of sorafenib. Nexavar exposure decreases when co-administered with oral neomycin. Effects of other antibiotics on Nexavar pharmacokinetics have not been studied.

Most common adverse reactions reported for Nexavar-treated patients vs placebo-treated patients in unresectable HCC, respectively, were: diarrhea (55% vs 25%), fatigue (46% vs 45%), abdominal pain (31% vs 26%), weight loss (30% vs 10%), anorexia (29% vs 18%), nausea (24% vs 20%), and hand-foot skin reaction (21% vs 3%). Grade 3/4 adverse reactions were 45% vs 32%.

Most common adverse reactions reported for Nexavar-treated patients vs placebo-treated patients in advanced RCC, respectively, were: diarrhea (43% vs 13%), rash/desquamation (40% vs 16%), fatigue (37% vs 28%), hand-foot skin reaction (30% vs 7%), alopecia (27% vs 3%),and nausea (23% vs 19%). Grade 3/4 adverse reactions were 38% vs 28%. During postapproval use of Nexavar, the following adverse drug reactions have been identified: angioedema and drug-induced hepatitis, including reports of hepatic failure and death.

For information about Nexavar including U.S. Nexavar prescribing information, visit www.nexavar.com or call 1.866.NEXAVAR (1.866.639.2827).

About Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the U.S.-based pharmaceuticals business of Bayer HealthCare LLC, a subsidiary of Bayer AG. Bayer HealthCare is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry, and combines the activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care, and Pharmaceuticals divisions. As a specialty pharmaceutical company, Bayer HealthCare provides products for General Medicine, Hematology, Neurology, Oncology and Women's Healthcare. The company's aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human health worldwide by diagnosing, preventing and treating diseases.

Bayer®, the Bayer Cross® and Nexavar® are registered trademarks of Bayer.

Forward-Looking Statement
This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Bayer's public reports which are available on the Bayer website at www.bayer.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

SOURCE Bayer HealthCare

Onyx Pharmaceuticals Announces Data Presentations at 48th American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 08:00 ET

Onyx Pharmaceuticals Announces Data Presentations at 48th American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONXX) today announced the upcoming presentations of data highlighting Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets, Kyprolis™ (proposed trademark for carfilzomib) and regorafenib, a Bayer-owned compound for which Onyx will receive a royalty on global net sales. These presentations will take place at the 48th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, June 1-5, 2012, in Chicago, IL.

"The data being presented at ASCO demonstrates Onyx's commitment to bringing innovative treatment options to cancer patients, and we are excited to share this breadth of data across a range of cancers," said Ted W. Love, M.D., Executive Vice President, Research and Development and Technical Operations at Onyx Pharmaceuticals.

Regorafenib

Randomized Phase III trial of regorafenib in patients (pts) with metastatic and/or unresectable gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) progressing despite prior treatment with at least imatinib (IM) and sunitinib (SU) – GRID trial

Dr. George D. Demetri, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
Monday, June 4, 2012
Oral presentation: 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM, S406
Oral abstract session – Sarcoma
Abstract #LBA10008

Phase III CORRECT trial of regorafenib in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)

Dr. Eric Van Cutsem, University of Leuven and Gasthuisberg University Hospital, Leuven, Belgium
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Oral presentation: 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM, E Hall D1
Oral abstract session – Gastrointestinal (Colorectal) Cancer
Abstract #3502

Regorafenib is an investigational agent and is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or other health authorities.

Kyprolis™ (proposed trademark for carfilzomib)

Response rates to single-agent carfilzomib in patients refractory or intolerant to both bortezomib and immunomodulators in trial PX-171-003-A1

Dr. David S. Siegel, Hackensack University Medical Center, United States
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Poster viewing: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, E450b
Poster discussion: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, E354a
Poster discussion session – Lymphoma and Plasma Cell Disorders, Poster #15
Abstract #8035

Phase I/II study of carfilzomib plus melphalan-prednisone (CMP) in elderly patients with de novo multiple myeloma

Dr. Brigitte Kolb, University Hospital, Nantes, France
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Oral presentation: 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM, E354a
Oral Abstract Session - Myeloma
Abstract #8009

A Phase I/II trial of cyclophosphamide, carfilzomib, thalidomide and dexamethasone (CYCLONE) in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Mayo Clinic, United States
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Oral presentation: 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM, E354a
Oral Abstract Session - Myeloma
Abstract #8010

Stringent complete response (sCR) in patients (pts) with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) treated with carfilzomib (CFZ), lenalidomide (LEN), and dexamethasone (DEX)

Dr. Andrzej J. Jakubowiak, University of Chicago, United States
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Oral presentation: 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM, E354a
Oral Abstract Session – Myeloma
Abstract #8011

Hematologic safety data from four phase II studies of single-agent carfilzomib in relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma

Dr. Ajay K. Nooka, Emory University School of Medicine, United States
Monday, June 4, 2012
Poster time: 1:15 PM - 5:15 PM, S Hall A2
General poster session – Lymphoma and Plasma Cell Disorders, Poster #37C
Abstract #8086

A phase I/II study of carfilzomib (CFZ) as a replacement for bortezomib (BTZ) for multiple myeloma (MM) patients (Pts) progressing while receiving a BTZ-containing combination regimen

Dr. James R. Berenson, Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR), United States
Monday, June 4, 2012
Poster time: 1:15 PM - 5:15 PM, S Hall A2
General poster session – Lymphoma and Plasma Cell Disorders, Poster #38G
Abstract #8098

A single-arm, open-label, multicenter phase I/II study of the combination of panobinostat (pan) and carfilzomib (cfz) in patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RR MM)

Dr. Jesus G. Berdeja, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, United States
Monday, June 4, 2012
Poster time: 1:15 PM - 5:15 PM, S Hall A2
General poster session – Lymphoma and Plasma Cell Disorders, Poster #40H
Abstract #TPS8115

Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets

A Phase II trial of MEK inhibitor BAY 86-9766 in combination with sorafenib as first-line systemic treatment for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

Dr. Ho Yeong Lim, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea
Monday, June 4, 2012
Poster viewing: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, S Hall A2
General poster session – Gastrointestinal (Noncolorectal) Cancer, Poster #48F
Abstract #4103

About the Kyprolis™ (proposed trademark for carfilzomib) Development Program

Kyprolis is an investigational agent and is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or other health authorities.

A new drug application (NDA) for Kyprolis for the treatment of patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies is currently being reviewed by the U.S. FDA, and the anticipated date for completion of review is July 27, 2012. The NDA submission is based on the Kyprolis 003-A1 study, an open-label, single-arm Phase 2b trial, as well as safety data from additional studies.

Kyprolis is being studied in several clinical trials either as a single-agent or in combination with other therapies, including:

A Phase 3 clinical trial, known as the ASPIRE trial, has completed enrollment and is evaluating the combination of lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone with or without Kyprolis in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior therapies. The company has an agreement with the FDA on a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) and has received Scientific Advice from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on the design and planned analysis of the trial.
A Phase 3 clinical trial, called the FOCUS trial, is evaluating single-agent Kyprolis in patients with relapsed and refractory myeloma who have received three or more prior therapies. The trial is designed to facilitate regulatory approvals around the world.
A Phase 3 clinical trial, called ENDEAVOR, is planned to begin enrolling patients in mid-2012. The head-to-head trial will evaluate the combination of Kyprolis and low-dose dexamethasone vs. the combination of bortezomib and low-dose dexamethasone.
A Phase 1/2 study being conducted by Onyx's partner Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is evaluating Kyprolis in Japanese patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

About Nexavar (sorafenib) tablets

Nexavar is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of patients with unresectable liver cancer and for the treatment of patients with advanced kidney cancer. Nexavar inhibits both the tumor cell and tumor vasculature. In preclinical studies, Nexavar has been shown to inhibit members of two classes of kinases thought to be involved in both cell proliferation (growth) and angiogenesis (blood supply) – two important processes that enable cancer growth. These kinases included Raf kinase, VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-B, KIT, FLT-3 and RET.

Nexavar is currently approved in more than 100 countries.

Nexavar is also being evaluated by the companies, international study groups, government agencies and individual investigators.

Important Safety Considerations for Patients Taking Nexavar

Uncommon but serious adverse reactions, including keratoacanthomas/squamous cell cancer of the skin and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, have been reported in clinical trials.

For information about Nexavar including U.S. Nexavar prescribing information, visit www.nexavar.com or call 1.866.NEXAVAR (1.866.639.2827).

About Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Based in South San Francisco, California, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for improving the lives of people with cancer. The company is focused on developing novel medicines that target key molecular pathways. For more information about Onyx, visit the company's website at www.onyx.com.

Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets is a registered trademark of Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Bayer")

Kyprolis is the proposed trade name for carfilzomib.

Regorafenib is a compound under development by Bayer; Onyx will receive a royalty on potential future global net sales in human oncology and will co-promote with Bayer in the U.S.

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" of Onyx within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the potential expansion of Onyx's product portfolio, the possibility of royalty payments to Onyx from the sale of regorafenib, and the timing, progress and results of clinical development and the regulatory approval process. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: Nexavar being our only approved product; we may never receive marketing approval for Kyprolis (carfilzomib) or regorafenib; competition; failures or delays in our clinical trials or the regulatory process; dependence on our collaborative relationship with Bayer; if approved, we or Bayer, as the case may be, may be unsuccessful in launching, maintaining adequate supply of or obtaining reimbursement for Kyprolis or regorafenib; market acceptance and the rate of adoption of our products; pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement pressures; serious adverse side effects, if they are associated with Nexavar, regorafenib or Kyprolis; government regulation; possible failure to realize the anticipated benefits of business acquisitions or strategic investments; protection of our intellectual property; the indebtedness incurred through the sale of our 4.0% convertible senior notes due 2016; and product liability risks. Reference should be made to Onyx's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by Onyx's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, under the heading "Risk Factors" for a more detailed description of these and other risks. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this release. Onyx undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date of this release except as required by law.

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Lilly Oncology To Disclose New Pipeline Data At ASCO 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 09:00 ET

Lilly Oncology To Disclose New Pipeline Data At ASCO 2012

Updates on Three of Six Ongoing Phase III Ramucirumab Trials to Be Presented

INDIANAPOLIS, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) will present data from several molecules that make up its clinical oncology pipeline during the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held in Chicago, Ill. from June 1 – 5, 2012.

Lilly Oncology has more than 30 molecules in early- and late-stage development to treat various types of cancer. The company remains committed to evaluating each of its molecules for biomarkers or genetic mutations that can help better identify the specific patients who will better respond to these medicines.

Early-Stage Pipeline Results

Lilly early-stage pipeline molecules will be featured at oral presentations at ASCO with two first-in-human Phase I studies, one on its oral NOTCH inhibitor LY900009 and the other for its oral p38 MAPK inhibitor LY2228820 dimesylate, both being evaluated in patients with advanced cancer. Another oral presentation will highlight LY2780301, an oral P70S6K/AKT inhibitor, a first-in-human Phase I study of patients with refractory solid tumors.

Late-Stage Ramucirumab Updates

Lilly will also present several trials-in-progress posters representing a portion of the broad Phase III clinical development program for ramucirumab, a fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody receptor antagonist designed to bind to the extracellular domain of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2). Trial updates for ramucirumab will focus on its ongoing Phase III trials in metastatic colorectal cancer, metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma and hepatocellular cancer, as well as results of a Phase II study in persistent or recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma.

Ramucirumab represents one of the largest clinical programs currently underway at Lilly. Six global Phase III trials – one each in breast, colorectal, hepatocellular and lung cancer, and two in gastric cancer – are ongoing and patient enrollment milestones have recently been achieved in both the Phase III breast and gastric (monotherapy) cancer trials.

"Lilly Oncology's clinical pipeline is one of the most diverse in the industry, including a mix of large and small molecules that target a broad range of cancers," said Richard Gaynor, M.D., vice president, product development and medical affairs for Lilly Oncology. "We believe that our broad oncology research and development program will lead to new therapies for a wide array of patients."

Times and Locations of the Data Sessions:

Ramucirumab (IMC-1121B)

Abstract #5012: Poster Session: Friday, June 1, 2012, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- A phase II, open-label, multicenter study of IMC-1121B (ramucirumab; RAM) monotherapy in the treatment of persistent or recurrent epithelial ovarian (EOC), fallopian tube (FTC), or primary peritoneal (PPC) carcinoma (CP12-0711/NCT00721162).
- Author/Speaker: Richard T. Penson
- Location: E450a; Poster Board 1

Abstract #TPS3634: Trials in Progress Poster Session: Monday, June 4, 2012, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- A randomized, double-blind, phase (Ph) III study of the irinotecan-based chemotherapy FOLFIRI plus ramucirumab (RAM) or placebo (PL) in patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal carcinoma (mCRC) progressive during or following first-line therapy with bevacizumab (BEV), oxaliplatin (OXALI), and a fluoropyrimidine (FP) (RAISE) (NCT01183780).
- Author/Speaker: Axel Grothey
- Location: S Hall A2; Poster Board 38G

Abstract #TPS4139: Trials in Progress Poster Session: Monday, June 4, 2012, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- A randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo (PBO)-controlled phase III study of paclitaxel (PTX) with or without ramucirumab (IMC-1121B; RAM) in patients (pts) with metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma, refractory to or progressive after first-line therapy with platinum (PLT) and fluoropyrimidine (FP).
- Author/Speaker: Hansjochen Wilke
- Location: S Hall A2; Poster Board 53B

Abstract #TPS4146: Trials in Progress Poster Session: Monday, June 4, 2012, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, phase III study of ramucirumab (IMC-1121B; RAM) and best supportive care (BSC) versus placebo (PBO) and BSC as second-line treatment in patients (pts) with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) following first-line therapy with sorafenib (SOR).
- Author/Speaker: Andrew X. Zhu
- Location: S Hall A2; Poster Board 54A

NOTCH inhibitor (LY900009)

Abstract #3008: Oral Abstract Session: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
- A first-in-human phase I study of the oral Notch inhibitor LY900009 in patients with advanced cancer
- Author/Speaker: Shubham Pant
- Location: E Arie Crown Theater

p38 MAPK inhibitor (LY2228820 dimesylate)

Abstract # 3001: Oral Abstract Session: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
- A first-in-human phase I study of the oral p38 MAPK inhibitor LY2228820 dimesylate in patients with advanced cancer.
- Author/Speaker: Matthew P. Goetz
- Location: E Arie Crown Theater

P70S6K/AKT inhibitor (LY2780301)

Abstract # 3005: Oral Abstract Session: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
- First-in-human phase I study of LY2780301, an oral P70S6K/AKT inhibitor, in patients with refractory solid tumors.
- Author/Speaker: Emiliano Calvo
- Location: E Arie Crown Theater

P-LLY

This press release contains forward-looking statements about the potential of ramucirumab, LY900009, LY2228820 dimesylate and LY2780301 and reflects Lilly's current beliefs. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of development and commercialization. There is no guarantee that the products will be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

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Lilly Oncology to Highlight Final Results for Phase III Study in Most Common Form of Lung Cancer

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 09:00 ET

Lilly Oncology to Highlight Final Results for Phase III Study in Most Common Form of Lung Cancer

PARAMOUNT Study One of More than 25 Lilly Oncology Studies at Key Cancer Meeting

INDIANAPOLIS, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) will present data from more than 25 studies at the 48th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, Ill. from June 1 – 5, 2012, including overall survival results from PARAMOUNT, a Phase III study of an ALIMTA® (pemetrexed for injection)-based continuation maintenance regimen for the treatment of advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer. Lilly presented progression-free survival data from PARAMOUNT at the 2011 ASCO meeting.

Other Lilly Oncology research being presented at ASCO will include additional clinical data on ALIMTA.

ALIMTA Studies:

Abstract # LBA7507: Oral Abstract Session: Monday, June 4, 2012; 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
- PARAMOUNT: Final overall survival results of the phase III study of maintenance pemetrexed plus best supportive care versus placebo plus BSC immediately following induction treatment with pem plus cisplatin for advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer
- Author/Speaker: Luis Paz-Ares
- Location: E Hall D2

Abstract # 7002: Oral Abstract Session: Monday, June 4, 2012; 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
- Phase II Study of pemetrexed plus carboplatin or cisplatin with concurrent radiation therapy followed by pemetrexed consolidation in patients with favorable-prognosis inoperable stage IIA/B non-small cell lung cancer
- Author/Speaker: Hak Choy
- Location: E Hall D2

P-LLY

This press release contains forward-looking statements about the potential of ALIMTA and reflects Lilly's current beliefs. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of development and commercialization. There is no guarantee that the product will continue to be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.

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Embedded Wireless Announces Connected Health Solution with Real-Time Data Accessible Over the Cloud at ATA 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:34:15 -0400

CTG to Present on May 23, 2012 at the B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 11:52 ET

CTG to Present on May 23, 2012 at the B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference

BUFFALO, N.Y., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CTG (NASDAQ: CTGX), an information technology (IT) solutions and services company, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James R. Boldt will present at the B. Riley & Co. 13^th Annual Investor Conference at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

At the time of the presentation, a live audio webcast of CTG's presentation and a copy of the presentation materials will be available on the Company's web site at www.ctg.com and archived there for 60 days following completion of the presentation.

About CTG
CTG develops innovative IT solutions to address the business needs and challenges of companies in several higher-growth industries including healthcare, energy, and technology services. As a leading provider of IT and business consulting solutions to the healthcare market, CTG offers hospitals, physician groups, and regional health information exchanges a full range of electronic medical record services. Additionally, CTG has developed for the healthcare provider and payer markets unique, proprietary software solutions that support better and lower cost healthcare. CTG also provides managed services IT staffing for major technology companies and large corporations. Backed by 46 years' experience, proprietary methodologies, and an ISO 9001-certified management system, CTG has a proven track record of delivering high-value, industry-specific solutions. CTG had 3,700 employees at the end of the 2012 first quarter and operates in North America and Western Europe. CTG posts news and other important information on the Web at www.ctg.com.

About B. Riley & Co.
B. Riley & Co. is a leading independent investment bank which provides a full array of corporate finance, research, sales, trading and otcqx dad services to corporate, institutional and high net worth individual clients. Investment banking services include merger and acquisitions advisory to public and private middle market companies, initial and secondary public offerings and institutional private placements. Its Corporate Governance Advisory Services Group is engaged by both companies and investors to help maximize value for shareholders. The firm is recognized for its distinguished Equity Research. Founded in 1997, B. Riley is headquartered in Los Angeles and maintains offices in Newport Beach, San Francisco, Boston and New York. It is a member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.brileyco.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This document contains certain forward-looking statements concerning the Company's current expectations as to future growth. These statements are based upon a review of industry reports, current business conditions in the areas where the Company does business, the availability of qualified professional staff, the demand for the Company's services, and other factors that involve risk and uncertainty. As such, actual results may differ materially in response to a change in such factors. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's disclosures set forth in the Company's 2011 Form 10-K, which is incorporated by reference. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

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The Female Health Company to Present At B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:30:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 08:30 ET

The Female Health Company to Present At B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference

CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Health Company (NASDAQ-CM: FHCO) – today announced that the company will present at the B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the Arcadia D room, at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

Management will provide an overview of the company that will be available to interested parties through a live, listen-only audio web broadcast via the Internet on the Company's website: www.femalehealth.com. Listeners are encouraged to visit the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The presentation will available for replay after 24 hours, and will be archived and accessible on the web site for at least 90 days.

About The Female Health Company

The Female Health Company, based in Chicago, Illinois, manufactures and markets the FC2 Female Condom® (FC2), which is available in the U.S. and in about 130 other countries globally. The Company owns certain worldwide rights to the FC2 Female Condom®, including patents that have been issued in the U.S., the European Union, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Japan, The People's Republic of China, Spain, Mexico, Greece, Turkey and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), which includes Botswana, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. FC2 patent applications are pending in various countries. The FC2 Female Condom® is the only available FDA-approved product controlled by a woman that offers dual protection against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, and unintended pregnancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) has cleared FC2 for purchase by U.N. agencies.

"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
The statements in this release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based upon the Company's current plans and strategies, and reflect the Company's current assessment of the risks and uncertainties related to its business, including such things as product demand and market acceptance; the economic and business environment and the impact of government pressures; currency risks; capacity; efficiency and supply constraints; and other risks detailed in the Company's press releases, shareholder communications and Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual events affecting the Company and the impact of such events on the Company's operations may vary from those currently anticipated.

For more information about The Female Health Company visit the Company's website at http://www.femalehealth.com and http://www.femalecondom.org. If you would like to be added to the Company's e-mail alert list, please send an e-mail to FHCInvestor@femalehealthcompany.com

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Heska to Present at B. Riley Investor Conference

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 07:00 ET

Heska to Present at B. Riley Investor Conference

LOVELAND, Colo., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heska Corporation (NASDAQ:HSKA - News), a provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and other specialty veterinary products, today announced it is to present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Avenue – Arcadia D in Santa Monica, California. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Pacific Time (2 p.m. Mountain Time). The presentation is to be available via live webcast and for two weeks following through a link on Heska Corporation's website (www.heska.com).

About Heska

Heska Corporation (NASDAQ: HSKA) sells advanced veterinary diagnostic and other specialty veterinary products. Heska's state-of-the-art offerings to its customers include diagnostic instruments and supplies as well as single use, point-of-care tests, pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The company's core focus is on the canine and feline markets where it strives to provide high value products and unparalleled customer support to veterinarians. For further information on Heska and its products, visit the company's website at www.heska.com.

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ClearOne to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:49:00 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today announced it will present to the financial community at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference.

Date:	May 22, 2012
Time:	1:00 p.m. PDT
Location:	Lowes Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Presenter:	Zee Hakimoglu, President and CEO

The three-day annual event brings together a targeted audience of leading institutional investors, financial services professionals and other qualified investors. The conference will feature presentations from nearly 200 companies in a broad range of sectors, including technology, consumer, retail and financials.

About ClearOne
ClearOne is a global company that designs, develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, streaming and digital signage solutions for audio, video and data multimedia communication. The performance and simplicity of its advanced comprehensive solutions enhance the quality of life. ClearOne products are designed for business and residential use, offering unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability and scalability. More information about the company can be found at www.clearone.com.

Contact:
Jeff LeFevre
Investor Relations
801-303-3438
jeff.lefevre@clearone.com

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Symmetricom to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference on May 23

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Symmetricom®, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced that Dave Cote, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference in Santa Monica, CA on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

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The presentation will be webcast and will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at http://www.symmetricom.com.

About Symmetricom, Inc.
Symmetricom (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS® timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com or join the dialogue at http://www.twitter.com/symmetricom.

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Contact:
Dan Madden
VP Finance & Investor Relations
+1-408-428-7929
dmadden@symmetricom.com

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Cogent Communications CEO to Present at Two Upcoming Conferences

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:46:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 11:46 ET

Cogent Communications CEO to Present at Two Upcoming Conferences

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogent Communications Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI), one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, Cogent's chief executive officer, will present at the following conferences:

The Barclays Capital 2012 Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference is being held at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York, NY. Dave Schaeffer will be presenting on Tuesday, May 22nd at 9:30 a.m. ET.

The B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference is being held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. Dave Schaeffer will be presenting at 3:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, May 23rd.

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Investors and other interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference presentations by going to the "Events" section of Cogent's website at www.cogentco.com/events. A replay of the webcasts will be available on Cogent's website for 90 days following the presentations.

About Cogent Communications
Cogent Communications (NASDAQ: CCOI) is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access, point-to-point transport and colocation services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 175 markets globally.

Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Cogent Communications is headquartered at 1015 31st Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.

Information in this release may involve expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to Cogent Communications Group, Inc. as of the date of the release, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. The statements in this release are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to such differences. Some of the factors and risks associated with our business are discussed in Cogent's registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.

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Inventure Foods to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:12:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 09:12 ET

Inventure Foods to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

PHOENIX, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inventure Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK), a leading specialty food marketer and manufacturer, today announced that Terry McDaniel, President and CEO, and Steve Weinberger, CFO, will present to the investment community at the Janney Capital Markets Consumer Conference and the 13^th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference this month.

Janney Capital Markets Consumer Conference
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012
Location: The State Room, Boston, MA
No Formal Presentation

13^th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Location: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, CA
Presentation: 4:00 p.m. PT (7:00 p.m. ET)

The B. Riley conference presentation will be available to all interested parties through a live audio webcast accessible in the investor relations section of Inventure Foods' website at www.inventurefoods.com, where it will be archived for 90 days following the presentation.

About Inventure Foods, Inc.

With manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Indiana and Washington, Inventure Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK) is a marketer and manufacturer of specialty food brands in better-for-you and indulgent categories under a variety of Company owned and licensed brand names, including Boulder Canyon Natural Foods™, Jamba®, Rader Farms®, T.G.I. Friday's®, Nathan's Famous®, BURGER KING™, Poore Brothers®, Tato Skins® and Bob's Texas Style®. For further information about Inventure Foods, please visit www.inventurefoods.com.

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release and that may affect the Company's prospects in general include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, increases in cost or availability of ingredients, packaging, energy and employees, price competition and industry consolidation, ability to execute strategic initiatives, product recalls or safety concerns, disruptions of supply chain or information technology systems, customer acceptance of new products and changes in consumer preferences, food industry and regulatory factors, interest rate risks, dependence upon major customers, dependence upon existing and future license agreements, the possibility that we will need additional financing due to future operating losses or in order to implement the Company's business strategy, acquisition-related risks, the volatility of the market price of the Company's common stock, and such other factors as are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIX FLAGS TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCES

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:14:00 -0400

May 11, 2012 15:14 ET

SIX FLAGS TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCES

Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference – May 23, 2012 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York, NY

Previously the company announced their participation in the following conferences:

J.P.Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Conference – May 16, 2012 at the Westin Waterfront hotel in Boston, MA
Longbow Research Consumer Conference – May 17, 2012 at the Millennium Broadway hotel in New York, NY
B.Riley Investor Conference – May 22, 2012 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach hotel in Santa Monica, CA
Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference – June 5, 2012 at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York, NY
Oppenheimer Consumer Conference – June 26, 2012 at the Four Seasons hotel in Boston, MA

Copies of presentations used at the conferences will be posted on the company's Investor Relations website at www.sixflags.com/investors.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

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TechPrecision Corporation to Present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TechPrecision Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: TPCS) ("TechPrecision", or "the Company"), an industry leading manufacturer of precision, large-scale fabricated and machined metal components and systems with customers in the alternative energy, cleantech, medical, nuclear, defense, aerospace and other commercial industries, today announced that James Molinaro, chief executive officer, will present at the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference, which is being held May 21 – 23, 2012 at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Calif. The Company will present on Monday, May 21 at 3 p.m. PDT in Arcadia EF. TechPrecision management will be available throughout the day for one-on-one meetings. To schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact your B. Riley representative.

The TechPrecision group presentation will be available for the public to access via the Company's corporate website, www.techprecision.com or at http://www.webcastregister.com/briley/2012/register/TPCS. This webcast will be archived for 90 days following the live presentation.

About the 13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference

This prestigious three-day, invitation-only annual event brings together a targeted audience of leading institutional investors, financial services professionals and other qualified investors. The conference will feature presentations by over 200 companies in a broad range of sectors, including: technology, consumer, retail, and financials. One-on-one meetings with company management teams will be available for all client investors.

About TechPrecision Corporation

TechPrecision Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ranor, Inc., and Wuxi Critical Mechanical Components Co., Ltd., is an industry leading, global manufacturer of precision, large-scale fabricated and machined metal components and systems. These products are used in a variety of markets including: renewable energy (solar and wind), medical, nuclear, defense, industrial, and aerospace. TechPrecision's mission is to be the leading end-to-end global service provider to its markets by furnishing custom, fully integrated "turn-key" solutions for complete products that require custom fabrication, precision machining, assembly, integration, inspection, non-destructive evaluation and testing. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.techprecision.com. Information on the Company's website or any other website does not constitute a part of this press release.

Company Contact:	Investor Relations Contact:
Mr. Richard F. Fitzgerald	Hayden IR
Chief Financial Officer	Brett Maas
TechPrecision Corporation	Phone: 646-536-7331
Tel: 1- (484) 693-1702	Email: brett@haydenir.com
Email: Fitzgeraldr@techprecision.com
www.techprecision.com

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Lantiq Visionaries Lend Expertise at Upcoming Conferences

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400

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Lantiq Visionaries Lend Expertise at Upcoming Conferences

MUNICH and NEUBIBERG, Germany, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, will be participating in the following upcoming conferences and tradeshows with speaking engagements, booths and/or demonstrations:

Broadband-IP&TV Asia (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: May 15-16): The leading-edge technology exhibition featuring broadband technologies, equipment, applications, solutions, and services.
Computex (Taipei, June 5-9): The world's leading ICT procurement platform attracts ICT companies, buyers, journalists and observers from all over the world and has become the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world, next to CeBIT in Germany.
Conlife 2012 (Cologne, Germany; June 26-28): Congress and venue for the connected life and home.
Broadband World Forum Europe (Amsterdam, October 16-18): The indicator for the industry to recognize the market potential of the latest broadband content, entertainment, applications, and services for the enterprise and home, delivering the promise of the ultimate connected world.

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During these tradeshows and conferences, Lantiq will be on-site to discuss the state of the industry, market trends, and future predictions. Lantiq will also be available to discuss recent advances in its own technology, including the world's smallest GPON solution, Lantiq FALC™ON, the industry's first VDSL2 vectoring chip, the XWAY™ IVE1000, enabling full system-level crosstalk noise cancellation, and its latest hybrid residential gateways bringing triple-wire and wireless connectivity to every corner of the home. Lantiq's next generation chipset solutions address gateway and central office system configurations ranging from cost-optimized fast Ethernet to feature-rich, high-performance Gigabit Ethernet systems. Lantiq has designed its products to enhance and extend telecom carriers' xDSL services in worldwide markets and enable carriers to meet the growing demand for triple-play services and in-home Gigabit throughput with significant cost, size and power savings at no system performance compromise.

Lantiq and carriers worldwide share the vision to make the Giga Home become reality, with the highest throughput and best quality of service (QoS) possible. Lantiq drives this vision with its innovative technologies, including vectoring with full system-level crosstalk noise cancellation, GPON and VDSL solutions, concurrent dual band Wi-Fi, G.hn chipsets for home networking applications, and broadband wireless LTE to home gateways.

To meet Lantiq's industry experts participating in these events, please contact us at: Media-Relations@Lantiq.com.

For news updates, visit Lantiq's News Center, follow our Twitter feed and/or, subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

About LANTIQ
Lantiq offers a broad and innovative product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. The company specializes in broadband communications encompassing analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs along with comprehensive software suites. Lantiq is a fabless company and its semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and in home networks in every region of the world. Further information is available at: www.lantiq.com and on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/lantiq.

SOURCE Lantiq

The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego Debuts at Petco Park to Celebrate Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead Issue #100 During San Diego Comic-Con July 12-14, 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:02:00 -0400

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The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego Debuts at Petco Park to Celebrate Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead Issue #100 During San Diego Comic-Con July 12-14, 2012

Registration for The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego Opens May 16th

SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Kirkman, the creator/writer of The Walking Dead comic book series and graphic novels and www.Skybound.com announce their first event, The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego. In conjunction with the release of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead Issue #100 at San Diego Comic-Con, the event takes place July 12 -14 at Petco Park, centrally located near the San Diego Convention Center. Registration is now open at www.TheWalkingDeadEscape.com. There are three ways to participate in this epic adventure. Participants can be a Survivor and race through the zombie infested evacuation zone; a Walker who becomes one of the undead, embracing the inevitable; or a Spectator who watches the apocalypse from sidelines at the Escape Party.

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The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego is unlike any obstacle course event in the U.S., expanding on the best-selling The Walking Dead comic book series and graphic novel storylines, allowing Survivors and Walkers to explore the initial days of the apocalypse.

"Our fans have been reading about it, watching it and now they get to live it with The Walking Dead Escape," said Robert Kirkman. "We are literally transforming Petco Park into the early days of society's collapse and San Diego is just the first city to fall."

Survivors will climb, crawl and slide in an effort to avoid confrontation by hordes of Walkers, while achieving the ultimate adventure on The Walking Dead-themed obstacle course. The Walking Dead Escape is not a race, and Survivors are not timed, but the end is near, and they must move swiftly. If they're lucky, Survivors will reach the decontamination zone at the end where it will be determined if they have been infected.

Whether taking part in the event as a Survivor, Walker or Spectator, participants will be amazed at the interactive displays and The Walking Dead references along the course. Early registration is strongly recommended, as walk-ups may not be available on event day. This summer The Walking Dead will be taking over Petco Park and fans will have a front row seat to the real-life action event of a lifetime.

For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.thewalkingdeadescape.com.

About Robert Kirkman

Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago and he formed his own imprint there, Skybound, in 2010. Kirkman is the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolf-Man, and new title Thief of Thieves, among many others. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011 and in April 2012, he took the top five spots on both the hardcover and paperback lists. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 120 countries and 250 million households. AMC just picked up Thief of Thieves as a series with Kirkman serving as creator/executive producer and writer. www.Skybound.com is your destination for all news and merchandise for Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles.

SOURCE The Walking Dead Escape: San Diego

Stream TV Networks Partners With Unihan (Pegatron) To Manufacture Ultra-D

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:00 -0400

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Stream TV Networks Partners With Unihan (Pegatron) To Manufacture Ultra-D™

Stream TV announces a manufacturing partner for Ultra-D 3D without glasses technology

PHILADELPHIA, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stream TV Networks, Inc. (www.StreamTVNetworks.com) is proud to announce a manufacturing partnership with Unihan (Pegatron) Corporation for Stream TV's 3D without glasses devices. The 3D without glasses devices will be equipped with Stream TV's proprietary Ultra-D™ technology.

The most exciting part of the Ultra-D technology is that it can be ported to displays of almost any size without any noticeable loss in brightness or resolution. Stream TV's initial manufacturing partnership with Unihan (Pegatron) will be to assemble 42-inch 3D without glasses displays and accompanying Ultra-D Seecube™ converter boxes that autoconvert 2D, 3D animation and stereoscopic 3D into 3D without glasses real-time. Other products in the partnership roadmap include tablets, smart phones, laptops, PCs, digital communicator and television sets of various sizes. Pegatron will be involved in helping to distribute Ultra-D devices worldwide. Stream TV and Pegatron will also collaborate to create a worldwide 3D without glasses format based on the Ultra-D technology as a standard for their customers and content and broadcasting companies.

"Unihan (Pegatron)'s enormous manufacturing and R&D capabilities will allow us to accelerate the release of Ultra-D products to reach consumers in 2012," said Mathu Rajan, CEO of Stream TV Networks, Inc. "Ultra-D is the next generation 3D technology designed to replace 3D with glasses and win preference over 2D devices."

Ultra-D is the gold standard when it comes to 3D without glasses technology. The new version of the devices gives a quality equal to the stereoscopic 3D but without the glasses. Ultra-D is the result of years of research and development in the field of optical delivery. The result is a state of the art display that allows the unassisted human eye to view live and recorded content in true 3D.

Ultra-D is a unique amalgam of hardware and software in perfect sync. It introduces a layer of lenses on display panels that directs light at an optimal angle to create a 3D image for the human eye. Behind the scenes, a matrix of sophisticated algorithms scans incoming feed to decipher the different layers that may be used to extrude and generate depth. This depth may be either user defined or computer generated and packaged into the Ultra-D format. Autoconversion happens in microseconds keeping video latency indiscernible to the human eye. Stream TV and its partners who have seen this technology at work predict that Ultra-D will be the standard for 3D displays and content.

The Seecube will convert any kind of content to Ultra-D eliminating the need to wait for the content world to start delivering 3D specific content. The autoconverter converts 2D content as well as 3D stereo content to Ultra-D content. Compatible content includes regular cable and satellite feeds including both 2D and with glasses 3D, Blu-ray, gaming devices like Xbox® and PS3®, websites like YouTube®, Netflix®, Hulu®, Facebook® and even video calls through services like Skype®. All pictures and home videos are now available with exceptional rendition of the content to 3D without glasses. Seecube supports iOS®, iPad®, iPhone® and Apple TV®, all of which can be connected to Seecube and all the content on iTunes® as well as apps from the Apple® app store will now be viewed in 3D without glasses. 3D without glasses adds a whole new dimension to the Apple ecosystem.

During the Computex show in Taiwan additional information and demonstration units will be available.

Additional partnerships and markets will be announced soon regarding Stream TV's 3D without glasses devices using the Ultra-D technology.

About Stream TV Networks, Inc.

Stream TV Networks, Inc. Is a Philadelphia-based new media company founded in 2009 to enhance entertainment and communications experiences through superior quality devices with unlimited accessibility. Through its brands and products, Stream TV Networks, Inc. intends to create a media landscape that supports on-demand access to content anytime and anywhere and nurture interactive user feedback, creative participation and community formation around media content. The company's mission is to redefine "new media" so that it reaches its true dynamic potential and real-time interactive relationship with the media consumer. For more information, please visit www.StreamTVNetworks.com.

About Pegatron

Founded in January 2008, Unihan (Pegatron) is a worldwide leader in electronic and computing dms (design and manufacturing service) with extensive experience in product development and vertically integrated capabilities. With equity of US$2.7 billion, Pegatron boasts a diversified product line, including motherboards, desktop pcs, notebooks, broadband, wireless systems, game consoles, networking equipment, set-top boxes, multimedia, LCD TVs, and more. Pegatron takes pride in its well-diversified product portfolio, unique designs, flexible manufacturing capabilities and reliable after-sale services.

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Lantiq Visionaries Lend Expertise at Upcoming Conferences

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 04:00 ET

Lantiq Visionaries Lend Expertise at Upcoming Conferences

Broadband-IP&TV Asia (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: May 15-16): The leading-edge technology exhibition featuring broadband technologies, equipment, applications, solutions, and services.
Computex (Taipei, June 5-9): The world's leading ICT procurement platform attracts ICT companies, buyers, journalists and observers from all over the world and has become the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world, next to CeBIT in Germany.
Conlife 2012 (Cologne, Germany; June 26-28): Congress and venue for the connected life and home.
Broadband World Forum Europe (Amsterdam, October 16-18): The indicator for the industry to recognize the market potential of the latest broadband content, entertainment, applications, and services for the enterprise and home, delivering the promise of the ultimate connected world.

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To meet Lantiq's industry experts participating in these events, please contact us at: Media-Relations@Lantiq.com.

For news updates, visit Lantiq's News Center, follow our Twitter feed and/or, subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

SOURCE Lantiq

Parks Associates: Can "The Avengers" Save 3D TV?

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:25:00 -0400

DALLAS, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The record-breaking box office success of "The Avengers," in large part due to higher-priced 3D tickets, will increase consumer demand for access to 3D movies at home, according to analysts at Parks Associates. New research from the international firm shows U.S. 3D TV owners are satisfied with their TVs. A majority of them use their 3D TVs on a monthly basis, and 65% want access to more 3D movies.

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Parks Associates recently released 3D TVs: Adoption, Use, and Purchase Intentions as part of its Connected CE and Platforms research service. The study includes a survey of over 600 3D TV owners and found 56% were "very satisfied" with their TV's 3D features. In addition to more 3D movies, 49% of consumers surveyed want more 3DTV program options, and 45% want more 3D games.

"People who have a 3D TV use it, like it, and want more content for it," said John Barrett, Director, Consumer Analytics, Parks Associates. The latest Parks Associates figures show just 6% of U.S. broadband households have a 3D TV. "Don't blame the technology. Prices are still too high, and the amount of content is still too low."

Barrett said expectations for 3D should be revised. "The industry needs to stop comparing 3D to HD. Consumers are never going to watch everything in 3D. They will watch the occasional program in 3D if the content is compelling, but 2D will always be the default."

Parks Associates will discuss 3D consumer research and other interactive technologies in the session "The Human TV Remote: Gesture and Voice Recognition" at CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase, June 5-7, co-located with TIA 2012 in Dallas, Texas.

Information about CONNECTIONS™ at TIA can be found at www.connectionsconference.com.

Visit http://www.parksassociates.com or contact 972-490-1113, sales@parksassociates.com.

About Parks Associates
Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions.

Each year, Parks Associates hosts industry webcasts, the CONNECTIONS™ Conference Series, and Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer. http://www.parksassociates.com

Holly Sprague
Parks Associates
720.987.6614
hsprague@gmail.com

SOURCE Parks Associates

Parks Associates and Waterstone Management Group identify new cloud-based service and support strategies at special session at CONNECTIONS at TIA

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:54:00 -0400

DALLAS, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates research indicates cloud-based solutions will greatly expand the service market for U.S. small and medium businesses (SMBs), where currently only 21% use offsite data backup, 16% have used technical support, and 9% use virtual server solutions. Parks Associates and Waterstone Management Consulting will address market growth, new business models in SMB managed services, and the impact of the cloud during a special networking event, "SMB Cloud Services: New Revenues & Opportunities," at CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase at TIA 2012.

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CONNECTIONS™ at TIA, June 5-7 at the Gaylord Texan, is the leading event for service providers, device manufacturers, and advanced technology companies working on solutions for the connected consumer. The agenda features special research sessions on new growth markets and several sessions focused on consumer tech support, including insights from executives at Sutherland Global Services, Comcast, Support.com, and Jungo.

"Opportunities in SMB are growing alongside the consumer tech market, but the current SMB service market is fragmented," said Kurt Scherf, VP, Principal Analyst, Parks Associates. "Outside of the efforts of AT&T and some major computer OEMs, few national programs are in place to provide services to the SMB environment. This fragmentation, combined with the emergence of cloud-based solutions, presents an opportunity for players with nationwide scale – particularly retailers and communications/data service providers – to enter this market and establish a lucrative leadership position."

The special invitation-only event will be held June 6 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and includes research and strategy presentations on the migration of SMB tech services into the cloud, including case studies, research trends, and best practices to develop new services and offerings.

"There is a large and rapidly expanding market for cloud services specifically designed to meet the needs of SMBs," said Singu Srinivas, partner at Waterstone Management Group. "Successful penetration of this market requires an understanding of the unique technology needs and behaviors of the SMB customer. Building a capability to help SMBs make sense of their available choices and clarifying how SMBs can leverage new cloud-based services for business advantage are critical for broadband, OEM, and technology retailers who want to monetize this market."

CONNECTIONS™ at TIA 2012 sponsors include CEA, IBM, Hitachi, Actiontec, Affinegy, Allegro Software, Digitalsmiths, F-Secure, Jungo Software Technologies, PacketVideo, Quatrro, Sutherland Global Services, Verizon, Waterstone Management Group, Arrayent, Irdeto, Sigma Designs, and HomePlug Powerline Alliance.

More information about this special event and CONNECTIONS™ at TIA can be found at www.connectionsconference.com.

About CONNECTIONS™

The 16th annual CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase will be co-located with TIA 2012: Inside the Network on June 5-7 at the Gaylord Hotel, Dallas, Texas. Hosted by international research firm Parks Associates, CONNECTIONS™ at TIA 2012 focuses on innovative solutions for the connected consumer and leading strategies to monetize digital content, mobile applications and services, value-added services, connected consumer electronics, and home systems.

For information, contact sales@parksassociates.com, call 972-490-1113, visit www.connectionsconference.com.

About Waterstone Management Group

Waterstone Management Group is a boutique strategic advisory firm. The firm's clients span the technology and service industries and range from technology-focused private investment firms to Fortune 100 technology companies. Working collaboratively with client senior management, Waterstone professionals use an expert-led model to address issues such as market share improvement, revenue growth, value creation, and operational performance. Founded in 2003, Waterstone operates out of offices in both Chicago and San Francisco. www.waterstonegroup.com

Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein
Parks Associates
972-490-1113
mindi.sue@parksassociates.com

SOURCE Parks Associates

Sagantec Announces nmigrate

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sagantec announced today its nmigrate layout migration and optimization tool specifically developed for 28nm and 20nm technology rules. nmigrate is based on the patented 2D dynamic compaction technology developed by NP-Komplete Technologies, whose acquisition Sagantec announced earlier this month. nmigrate has already been used successfully by several tier-1 semiconductor companies.

The nmigrate tool is based on two-dimensional, automated, dynamic layout compaction technology. It makes all necessary corrections to a layout to enforce complex, must-abide-by rules for 28nm and 20nm process technologies and below.

"Today's 28nm and 20nm technologies present many new and tougher challenges for physical implementation. A library that is competitive from density, routability, reliability and variability perspectives and at the same time respects all new technology design rules is very hard to design manually in a timely manner. Furthermore, frequent changes and updates to new technology design rules make it even more challenging to keep up with manually," explained Coby Zelnik, Sagantec's president and CEO. "nmigrate is an automatic layout migration, compaction and optimization solution that is proven to successfully handle all these requirements and updates, delivering optimal results that are design rule clean," Zelnik concluded.

Product Capabilities

nmigrate can migrate and DRC-correct cell layout and make sure the layout adheres to all advanced design rules, including coloring for double patterning. The key benefits offered by nmigrate are:

Higher quality layout, enabled by its 2d native engine and optimized handling of composite rules
Faster time to solution, enabled by scalable automatic optimization of all layout requirements

The nmigrate tool has already been used successfully by several tier-1 semiconductor companies, and used with multiple cell libraries targeting multiple leading-edge 28nm and 20nm foundry processes.

Availability

nmigrate is already available for customers who design or migrate libraries for 28nm and 20nm processes. Sagantec offers both software license model as well as a service model.

At DAC'12

Sagantec will present and demonstrate nmigrate at this year's Design Automation Conference, June 4-6 in San Francisco, CA at booth number 1402.

About Sagantec

Sagantec's process migration tools are used to retarget semiconductor designs to either the next technology node or to a different process at the same or previous technology node, down to 20 nm. Privately held and funded, its corporate headquarters is at 2075 De La Cruz Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050. Telephone: (408) 727-6290 Fax: (408) 727-6288. On the Web at: http://www.sagantec.com

note: nmigrate is a trademark of Sagantec North America, Inc.

For information, contact:

Coby Zelnik
Sagantec
coby@sagantec.com
408-727-6290, ext 105

Liz Massingill
Lee PR
liz@leepr.com
650-363-0142

SOURCE Sagantec

Table Trac, Inc. in Macau at G2E Asia to Showcase New Table Games Management and Casino Management Systems

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:46:00 -0400

MINNETONKA, Minn., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Table Trac, Inc. (OTCQB:Table Trac) will showcase its latest casino management and table games management system at the sixth annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia from May 22-24 at The Venetian Macau. Table Trac is a leading developer and provider of casino management and table game management systems for the global gaming industry.

"Not only is G2E Asia the largest gaming event in Asia, this is the ideal place for Table Trac to showcase its latest products and technologies," said Jeff Connor, Table Trac's Director of Sales and Marketing. "Our comprehensive casino management and table games management system solutions have been re-designed with a focus not only on increasing operational efficiencies for gaming operators, but more important in this challenging economy, our systems are designed to drive revenues through an exciting suite of marketing and promotional tools."

Table Trac will be exhibiting its latest products and technologies in booth #733 at the trade show and conference at The Venetian Macau.

"What if we could show you a way to pay for your casino management and table games management system using our promotional suite of tools, included in our system solutions; would you be interested?" asked Connor.

Table Trac Plans to Showcase a Host of Products

Table games are fueling the Asian gaming market's growth. Table Trac's new TTrac2 Pit Management System offers operators real-time, easy access to player information through quick and intuitive GUI-based applications; provides seamless interfaces to most other casino management systems; and delivers a comprehensive suite of player promotions using Table Trac's Reflexive Reward© system, a customized auto-tiering program designed to rank and reward players.

Complementing Table Trac's latest table games management system is the TiTa®, a micro ticket redemption and issuing device designed for table games. The TiTa is designed to increase optimization and efficiencies at the table games, while providing players with a cashless gaming experience. TiTa is an excellent operator tool for coordinating and measuring the impact of the ever-important junket market.

Table Trac will also showcase the CasinoTrac casino management system that gives operators the tools to retain loyal players, improve operations and increase profitability. The extensive built-in functionality of this total solution casino management system supports all casino operations including auditing, accounting and regulatory reporting features as well as a comprehensive player loyalty and bonusing suite with floor visualization and easy-to-use navigation tools.

"Ours is probably the most affordable suite of system solutions in the market today," said Connor, adding, "but in the end a casino management system is all about giving you more freedom to engage and connect with your players."

About Table Trac, Inc.

Founded in 1995, Table Trac, Inc. designs, develops and sells casino information and management systems. The company has systems installed in North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. More information is available at http://www.tabletrac.com/.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release, including statements regarding events and financial trends that may affect our future operating results, financial position and cash flows, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These certain statements are based on our assumptions and estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words like "strategy," "expects," "plans," "believes," "will," "estimates," "intends," "projects," "goals," "targets" and other words of similar meaning. You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

For further information on factors that could impact Table Trac and statements contained in this press release, reference should be made to Table Trac's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and annual reports on Form 10-K. You can access such filings at http://www.sec.gov.

For More Information

Glenn Goulet, CEO
Table Trac, Inc.
Phone: (952) 548-8877

SOURCE Table Trac, Inc.

US Company Premieres Netvision Surveillance Product Line in Canada

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:44:00 -0400

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US Company Premieres Netvision Surveillance Product Line in Canada

Digital Management Solutions revisits Calgary Stampede

GREENVILLE, S.C., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Management Solutions (DMS), alongside Caterpillar Inc., DuPont, Honeywell, and Ingersoll Rand, will attend the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 12th-14th at Stampede Park. At the show, DMS plans to captivate the oil and gas industry by introducing security solutions that protect against vandalism, promote employee safety, and assist with project management.

At booth #8147, Netvision will feature two dissimilar surveillance products, a solar trailer and security camera solar pole mount system. Although both systems have the same communications, one is designed to be more mobile than the other. The 2130 Battery/ Solar Powered surveillance trailer has 365 watts of solar; whereas the pole mount system has been augmented with adequate amp hour batteries and solar panels to make it a stand-alone solution.

"From simple solutions to integration that involves an existing wireless mesh network, DMS has transformed the world of surveillance by captivating the ease of mobility," says Lauren Grogan, Sales and Event Marketing Specialist at DMS. At DMS, their design team is able to incorporate various brands of IP and analog cameras onto their trailer solutions, including infrared and thermal imaging. They also are able to add a Ubiquiti wireless Ethernet system for when 3G/4G cellular connectivity is a challenge.

DMS, certified on the GSA schedule, services military, homeland security, law enforcement and energy companies worldwide. To receive pricing or schedule an online demonstration, call Digital Management Solutions at 1-800-380-9365 or visit www.netvisionmobile.com to learn more.

www.netvisionmobile.com

SOURCE Digital Management Solutions

New Ford Fusion Redefines Midsize Sedan Expectations with Unprecedented Suite of Driver Assist Technologies

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:20:00 -0400

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New Ford Fusion Redefines Midsize Sedan Expectations with Unprecedented Suite of Driver Assist Technologies

DEARBORN, Mich., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

All-new 2013 Ford Fusion will be first midsize family sedan in America available with such a wide array of driver assist technologies, including Lane-Keeping System with Driver Alert, adaptive cruise control and collision warning, and active park assist
These technologies form the basis for Ford's research and development of future personal mobility solutions, including autonomous assist driving capabilities

The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion leapfrogs the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord with an unprecedented suite of active driver assist technologies usually found only in luxury cars costing twice as much.

A package of radar, ultrasonic, optical and motion sensors adds a new level of convenience for midsize sedan customers by transitioning beyond passive safety technology to offer drivers Lane-Keeping System, Driver Alert System, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ®), active park assist, cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, collision warning and a rear view camera.

"These new sensing technologies help extend the driver's own senses, providing a level of assistance never before available to the family sedan buyer," said Adrian Whittle, Ford Fusion chief engineer. "The new Fusion launches this year with these advanced technologies – making them more affordable and available than ever before."

Fusion's suite of driver assist technologies are the result of the addition of new sensors, including cameras and radar combined with existing technologies, such as electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) and data from the anti-lock braking and stability control systems.

Lane-Keeping System

Lane-Keeping System uses a forward-facing camera that can scan the road surface for lane markings. The Lane-Keeping System can evaluate if the car is drifting out of its lane and then alert the driver by vibrating the steering wheel. If the driver does not respond to the vibrations, the system provides steering torque to nudge the car back toward the center of the lane.

To view video about the Lane-Keeping System, click here: http://youtu.be/LFB-xOaTAKo

Driver Alert System

Driver Alert uses the front-facing camera to detect a pattern of vehicle motion consistent with a drowsy driver, and provides a series of alerts to suggest the driver stop and rest for a while. The visual alert includes a coffee cup icon appearing in the instrument cluster display indicating that pulling off the road and taking a break is a good idea. In a survey conducted by AAA Foundation, more than 40 percent of Americans acknowledge they have fallen asleep or nodded off while driving.

Pull-Drift Compensation

Pull-Drift Compensation is built into the electric power-assisted steering to counter the effects of steeply crowned roads or steady crosswinds. It can detect if the car is changing direction even if the steering angle sensor indicates the driver is not commanding this change. The Pull-Drift control then uses EPAS to provide gradual steering corrections that keep the car moving to where the driver wants to go.

Adaptive cruise control with collision warning

Adaptive cruise control uses a radar sensor that measures the distance and speed to the vehicle ahead.

With this extra information, the same engine power reduction and brake application techniques that are used to limit wheel spin by the traction control system can now be used to automatically slow the car and maintain a safe following distance when the adaptive cruise control is active. If the sensors detect the following distance is shrinking too quickly and a collision is likely, the system will provide a visual and audio alert so the driver can respond by steering or braking.

Active park assist

With available active park assist, the electric power-assisted steering and ultrasonic sensors at the corners of the car work in concert to help make parallel parking a breeze. The sensors measure the gap between parked cars to see if there is enough room, and then the car is automatically steered into the space. The driver just has to apply the accelerator and brake.

Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert

No matter how careful drivers are, the physical constraints of sitting inside a car means there always will be places they cannot see. Rearview mirrors help, but the Fusion is available with radar sensors in the rear corners that can monitor the spaces beside and just behind the car.

On the road, these sensors trigger a warning light in the mirror indicating there is another vehicle in the blind spot the driver may not be able to see when changing lanes. When backing out of a parking space, these same sensors can see vehicles coming down the aisle while the back-up camera provides a view directly behind the rear bumper.

What's next?

The driver assist systems in the new Fusion mark Ford's near-term next steps in the development of future mobility technologies. Sensing systems similar to what will be installed on the new Fusion are the foundational hardware that will help further progress active safety technology in the future including autonomous assisted driving in the long-term.

"The new Fusion is a showcase of how we will use sensors and vehicle data to enhance the driver's own capabilities when behind the wheel," said Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president of Ford Research and Innovation. "Driver assist technologies will continue to provide increasing levels of convenience in the near-term. In the future, they also will help us manage issues such as traffic congestion and CO2 reduction."

At the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, outlined the company's Blueprint for Mobility that presents the development cadence for future active safety systems including vehicle-to-vehicle communications and autonomous assistance technology.

To listen to the speech, click here: http://www.mobileworldlive.com/mwc12-ford.

The story behind the new Fusion

For more on the new Ford Fusion, check out http://FordFusionStory.com, a special mobile site featuring articles, videos and graphics that are easily shareable directly from a smartphone, tablet or computer browser to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and blogs.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 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.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company

HBA Global Announces Finalists for the Beauty Industry's 2012 International Package Design Awards (IPDA)

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HBA Global, the leading product development source for the beauty and personal care industry, has announced the finalists of its Annual International Package Design Awards (IPDA). The IPDA Finalists are displayed during the HBA Global Expo & Conference, June 19-21, and the IPDA Winners will be announced at the HBA 20th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, June 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Special Events Hall of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.

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As the only design award to celebrate the year's most innovative packaging in all of beauty's product categories, the HBA IPDA received entries from major brands, niche players and indie companies from all over the world.

The Committee of 100, made up of packaging executives, designers, suppliers and media, selected the following finalists in 11 categories:

COSMETICS MASS

pH Matchmaker pH Powered Bronzer, Blush & Lip Gloss by Physicians Formula; submitted by Physicians Formula Holding Inc.
Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner, Universal Looks by Physicians Formula; submitted by Physicians Formula Holding Inc.
Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara by L'Oreal Paris; submitted by Alison Brod PR
Willa Smile Shine by willagirl LLC; submitted by Project MM

COSMETICS PRESTIGE

Burberry Cosmetics Line by Inter Parfums; submitted by Topline Products Company, Inc
chocoholicks Lip Gloss by jane iredale; submitted by Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd.
Socializer's Can You Keep A Secret? Lip Exfoliator & Conditioning Balm by Elizabeth Grant Skin Care; submitted by Elizabeth Grant Skin Care
Stila Dream Catcher Palette by Stila; submitted by Stila

FRAGRANCE MASS

Embleme Fragrance by Zermat Internacional; submitted by Zermat Internacional S.A de C.V.
Seduttore by LBEL; submitted by Belcorp
XOXO Mi Amore by Five Star Fragrance; submitted by Five Star Fragrance

FRAGRANCE PRESTIGE

Arbonne Fragrance Trio: The Dreamer, The Dazzler, and The Dynamo by Arbonne International; submitted by Arbonne International
Beyonce Pulse by Beyonce Parfums; submitted by Coty Inc.
LH Beauty Fragrance Jewelry by Lisa Hoffman Beauty; submitted by Lisa Hoffman Beauty
Too Too by Betsey Johnson; submitted by Inter Parfums, Inc.

GREEN PACKAGING

Biao Beauty Rejuvenation Collection by Biao Skincare; submitted by Biao Skincare
Environmental Repair Plus by COOLA; submitted by Behrman Communications
MudPot by Black Rock Mud Company; submitted by Black Rock Mud Company

PERSONAL CARE MASS

Just For Men AutoStop by Combe, Inc; submitted by Combe, Inc.
L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sun Crystal Clear Mist (30/50+) by L'Oreal Paris; submitted by Alison Brod PR
Renpure Organics Color Protecting Line by Renpure Organics; submitted by Berlin Packaging / Studio One Eleven
Vatika Styling Hair Gel by Dabur International Limited; submitted by Dabur International Limited, Dubai-UAE

PERSONAL CARE PRESTIGE

Beautydrink by beauty'in; submitted by beautyin
ColorProof™ Evolved Color Care Collection by ColorProof™ Evolved Color Care; submitted by Creative Media Marketing
Garden Alchemy Lemon Geranium Bubbling Bath Elixir by Thymes; submitted by Thymes
Lea Journo Hair Care Line by Lea Journo Cosmetique; submitted by Lea Journo Cosmetique
Love. Lust. Light Body & Boudoir Candle by Naked Princess; submitted by Naked Princess

SAMPLING/TRAVEL SIZE PACKAGING

b.right! Radiant Skincare Samples by Benefit Cosmetics; submitted by Xela Pack
HEVIA SKIN SCIENCE™ by Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology; submitted by The Design Spot
It Kit by vbeaute; submitted by vbeaute

SKIN CARE MASS

bebe de foret by Yuhan-Kimberly; submitted by: Kimberly-Clark (KCWW)
Cure Solutions Eye Smoothing Roll-on by Yves Rocher; submitted by Yves Rocher North America Inc.
Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International; submitted by Creative Media Marketing

SKIN CARE PRESTIGE

DermalQuench Liquid Lift™ Advanced Wrinkle Treatment by Kate Somerville Skin Care; submitted by Tina Thomson Communications
MAC Lightful Marine Bright by MAC; submitted by The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
Oasis Collection by H2O Plus; submitted by Behrman Communications
Re-Nutriv Recreation Face Cream and Night Serum by Estee Lauder; submitted by The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
SK-II Whitening Spots Specialist by SK-II (P&G Prestige); submitted by Nicosia Creative Expresso Ltd. - Nice Ltd.

TOOLS/AT HOME DEVICES PACKAGING

iCurl Twin Heated Lash Curler by Mirenesse; submitted by Mirenesse
Sephora Collection Brush Wand by Sephora; submitted by Anisa International, Inc.
Serum Permeation Enhancer (SPE) by Nanomed Skincare, Inc.; submitted by Nanomed Skincare, Inc.

To view photos of the 2012 IPDA Finalists go to: http://www.hbaexpo.com/ipda_2012finalists.

Visit http://www.hbaexpo.com for more information and to register for the HBA Global Expo & Conference. Beauty Packaging and HAPPI magazines are the media sponsors of the HBA IPDA Awards.

About HBA Global Expo & Conference

Celebrating its 20th year, HBA Global Expo & Conference (www.hbaexpo.com) produced by UBM Live, is the most important product development source—from concept to market—for the cosmetics, personal care, skin care, fragrance and wellness industries. Exhibitors include international suppliers of raw materials and ingredients, packaging materials and components, dispensing systems, private label and contract manufacturers and testing equipment. The three-day conference program is renowned for providing cutting-edge information on the latest industry trends, technologies and branding strategies as well as the latest in skin care, ingredients, customer engagement, package design, global markets, distribution, technical advancements, sustainability and natural products. Connect with the HBA Global communities on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

About UBM Live

UBM Live is a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM Live offers services in trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubmlive.com.

Contact: Annie Scully, 845-369-6382, ascully@hbaexpo.com

SOURCE HBA Global

Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Event Features Latest Trends, Tools & Techniques For Business Success

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:17:00 -0400

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Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Event Features Latest Trends, Tools & Techniques For Business Success

Education will Inspire Skin Care & Industry Professionals

NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A full slate of complimentary leading industry education is on tap at the New York Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo, June 19-20, at the Javits Center in New York, including the latest trends on health and wellness, skin brightening procedures and laser technologies. The Industry Education Theater on the Spa & Resort show floor will provide attendees with up to date access to the latest treatments, devices, trends, and marketing strategies for successful spa operations. Spa & Resort is co-located with HBA Global Expo & Conference and is part of the annual Beauty Week™, at New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

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Free educational programming for Spa & Resort attendees starts with "Creating a Successful Spa or Medical Practice," presented by Carrie Gross, President & CEO of Dr. Dennis Gross Skin Care, on Tuesday, June 19th at 11:00 a.m. A true leader in the medical aesthetics industry, Ms. Gross who currently runs the NYC medical practice, will share her valuable insight and knowledge on best practices with attendees.

"Spa Trends Focus on Health & Wellness" will be presented by industry veteran Joanne Berry, Director of Spa and Wellness, Bellus Academy, at 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 19th. She will talk about the new paradigm shift from 'pampering' to health 'prevention' and 'promotion' of a healthier lifestyle. This session delivers a glimpse into the future of the industry, giving attendees ideas on how to incorporate these key learnings to boost profitability, increases customer satisfaction, and attract new staffing talent.

Next in the theater will be "Trends in Skin Brightening Procedures, Products & Methods" by Ramona Ray, National Trainer and Educator, Strivection / NIA 24. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the causes of visible skin pigmentation, the market and potential of new ingredient solutions, and current trends in this fastest growing skin care category.

"How To Become A Cosmetic Laser Technician & Build Your Business" will be taught by industry experts Louis Silberman, Founder, and Carolyn Heyland, Director of Education Development, of the National Laser Institute: School of Medical Aesthetics.  

Another business-building workshop on the "Evaluation of the Utility of Low-level Laser Therapy for Non-Invasive Body Contouring" will be presented by Ryan Maloney, Zerona. Tuesday's educational programming ends with "Slim Line System Featuring the Vevazz Lipo Light," a complete turnkey weight loss business system showcased by Dr. Jamie Fettig, CEO, Slim Line System.

A popular well-being offering, "Reflexology: A Step into the Future," kicks off the free sessions in the Spa & Resort Theater on Wednesday, June 20th. David Cook, Instructor, International Institute of Reflexology will discuss this unique modality in the health and wellness field and demonstrate the difference between massage and reflexology, and other kinds of manipulative procedure, as well as the history of reflexology, what is new in the field, and where the future is headed with reflexology.

A fun presentation of "Facial Exercise Techniques;" by Cynthia Rowland, Anti-aging Specialist and Creator, Facial Magic® will show attendees how to lift their face in seconds, renew skin tone, and see immediate results. Demonstrations on "Bella Contour by Real Aesthetics;" and "Laser Treatment in the MediSpa – Safe and Effective with Aerolase;"  will also be presented.

Spa & Resort attendees also have access to the Trends Spot Theater (part of the adjacent HBA Global Expo), highlighting the latest in makeup, color, packaging, ingredients, and consumer buying and featuring presentations by professional make-up artists like Eve Pearl, the Eyebrow King, Damone Roberts, Aging Backwards, Jackie Silver and Lady Emmy with Beauty Trends 101.

In addition, Spa & Resort attendees can register to attend the HBA Educational Conference, which includes sessions of high interest on "The Present and Future of Medical Aesthetics: Trends from the Clinic to the Jar," "Devices: The New Frontier for Skincare and Personal Care,"  "Novel Approaches to Modifying Rheology of Hair & Skin Products,"  "Social Influence in Skin Care & Beauty," "Sophisticated Technology & Techniques for Enhancing Beauty & Health of Skin & Nails," "New Ingredients for Skin Care," and several in-depth session on "Anti-Aging."

To register and for more information on the exhibitors and education at Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo visit www.spaandresortexpo.com.

About Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics
Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo (www.spaandresortexpo.com), produced by UBM Live, platforms unique and innovative suppliers and services to leading spa and resort management including owners, directors, senior aestheticians, and massage therapists. An incomparable education program including hands-on training and networking opportunities gives spa, aesthetic and wellness professionals the tools and products to move their business forward and connect in new ways with their customers. Join the Spa & Resort communities on: Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About HBA Global Expo & Conference
Celebrating its 20th year, HBA Global Expo & Conference (www.hbaexpo.com) produced by UBM Live, is the most important product development source—from concept to market—for the cosmetics, personal care, skin care, fragrance and wellness industries. Exhibitors include international suppliers of raw materials and ingredients, packaging materials and components, dispensing systems, private label and contract manufacturers and testing equipment. The three-day conference program is renowned for providing cutting-edge information on the latest industry trends, technologies and branding strategies as well as the latest in skin care, ingredients, customer engagement, package design, global markets, distribution, technical advancements, sustainability and natural products. Connect with the HBA Global communities on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

About UBM Live
UBM Live is a leading provider of business information services to the maritime, travel, fashion, technology, healthcare, media, and property industries. UBM Live offers services in trade shows, online, news distribution, and publishing to customers across the globe. Its brands are represented in more than 30 countries and are organized into specialist teams that serve their business communities helping them excel in their market by working effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubmlive.com.

SOURCE HBA Global

U.S. Consumers Become Cook Aware: New Research Details Desire for Cost-conscious, Home-cooked Meals

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:32:00 -0400

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U.S. Consumers Become Cook Aware: New Research Details Desire for Cost-conscious, Home-cooked Meals

DuPont™ Teflon® Brand Team Releases National Survey Results

WILMINGTON, Del., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing number of U.S. consumers are taking to their kitchens to cook more frequently, and trying new and more nutritious foods, in an effort to reduce food bills and perhaps their waistlines. These findings are among the results of a recent DuPont™ Teflon® brand Be Cook Aware consumer survey, conducted to understand how the past year's trends have impacted America's cooking and eating behaviors at home.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55967-dupont-teflon-be-cook-aware-national-survey

"Societal and economic shifts such as the fluctuating economy, combined with evolving national demographics and the introduction of new nutritional guidelines, are likely to have heightened people's awareness of the need to evolve eating and cooking behavior," said Christa Kaiser, global segment manager, Teflon® nonstick coatings systems. "Consumers are living smarter and healthier, and having more fun in the process while seeking out resources to help them make these changes."

Compared to this time last year consumers have changed how they cook and eat in their home:

72 percent indicated ways in which they have changed how they cook and eat in their home:
- 37 percent reported they are cooking more often
- 26 percent are experimenting more with food
- 23 percent are eating more natural or organic foods
89 percent of consumers are paying more attention to price and nutritional value when making food decisions:
- 73 percent named price as a factor in grocery shopping
- 52 percent report fresh ingredients at the top of the list of what's important to them, 49 percent say foods with less fat

The DuPont™ Teflon® brand Be Cook Aware survey also indicates that increased attention to health and price are not limiting consumers' imagination in the kitchen:

59 percent have sought cooking inspiration from online recipes, cookbooks, recipes from family and friends, cooking shows and mobile apps.
40 percent say cleaning up after cooking is their biggest kitchen challenge followed by preparation time (26 percent)
The most commonly used cookware is nonstick (66 percent), followed by stainless steel (48 percent) and cast iron (23 percent).

"The Teflon® brand team is looking at the factors impacting decision making and we are using our experience to help empower cooks to bring out the best in themselves and their cooking," said Kaiser. Online advice, recipes and more are available at www.teflon.com/becomeaware.

The DuPont™ Teflon® brand Be Cook Aware survey was conducted by TNS, an independent research agency. The data were gathered from March 7 to March 11, 2012, among a national sample of 1,000 American adults ages 18 and older. Results were released by DuPont at a roundtable discussion during the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Culinary Expo on April 1, 2012 in New York City. DuPont, the nonstick category originator, invited several food and lifestyle celebrities to help introduce the findings, and to discuss solutions for consumers seeking advice for adapting to new ways of cooking and eating.

The roundtable at the IACP event was moderated by Kelsey Nixon, host of Kelsey's Essentials on the Cooking Channel. Tips and insights into the research were offered by the following food, family and nutrition experts and featured in the DuPont™ Teflon® brand Be Cook Aware video series:

Janice Newell Bissex, M.S., R.D., author of the new family cookbook, No Whine with Dinner, and co-Founder of MealMakeoverMoms.com;
Dr. Rovenia Brock, author and nutrition coach to the Dr. Oz Show;
Joscelyn Ramos Campbell, editor-in-chief of MamiOfMultiples, one of the nation's leading Hispanic American Mom blogs;
Lauren Braun Costello, renowned food stylist and host of AOL's hit cooking series Pantry Challenge; and
Dr. Kantha Shelke, food scientist, editor-at-large for Penton Media's Functional Ingredients and advisory board member for Nutrition Business Journal.

The origin of the DuPont™ Teflon® brand began with the discovery of polytetrafluoroethylene, (PTFE), in 1938 by DuPont chemist, Roy Plunkett. Teflon® nonstick coating systems were first commercialized for cookware more than 50 years ago in the United States. Cookware made with Teflon® nonstick coating systems makes cooking and clean up easier. DuPont has created a wide range of nonstick coating systems for cookware to meet the needs of a variety of end users – from those who are avid cooks to those who are professional chefs. For more information, please visit www.teflon.com.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, and Teflon® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

SOURCE DuPont

Uncooled Continuous Zoom, Extreme Long-Range Thermal Camera Introduced by Opgal

Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 -0400

KARMIEL, Israel, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Opgal's EyeSec™ Zoom 225 offers the performance and reliability of a cooled camera; demonstration of Opgal's latest thermal camera set for the IFSEC International 2012

Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has announced that it will introduce the long-range EyeSecZoom 225 as the latest addition to its advanced line of thermal security cameras at IFSEC 2012. With this launch, Opgal becomes the first camera manufacturer to offer an uncooled thermal camera with the continuous zoom performance and reliability of a cooled camera.

The EyeSecZoom 225 is equipped with a continuous zoom lens ranging from 25 to 225mm and provides an unparalleled human detection range of over 5km. Its high-sensitivity, uncooled 640 x 480 resolution detector with a 17μm pitch provides a detailed and clear picture, offering a superior visual assessment tool for a range of perimeter and homeland security applications, such as airports, correction facilities, transportation and many others. Secured inside a ruggedized enclosure, the camera can withstand the harshest weather and environmental conditions - including rain, direct sunlight, high humidity and dust.

In line with all of Opgal's innovative thermal imaging solutions, the EyeSecZoom 225 is best suited to video analytics and is recognized for its unparalleled image quality and strong signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Available in multiple configurations, the EyeSecZoom 225 can be used as a stand-alone camera and/or as an OEM sensor integrated with the customer's surveillance system. The camera adheres to IP66 standards.

Opgal's ground-breaking solutions are based on 30 years of development and are field-proven by hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. With a keen focus on the needs of its customers, the company is offering one of the broadest product lines available in the perimeter security market. For more information about Opgal's products, visit us at Booth no. D115.

About Opgal

Opgal delivers advanced vision and surveillance solutions enabling accurate insight into suspicious situations in adverse and harsh visibility conditions. Using state-of-the-art thermal and active-imaging technologies, Opgal leverages advanced electro-optics and image processing expertise to create high performance, versatile visualization hardware and software products for the security and paramilitary markets. Founded 30 years ago, Opgal is a major supplier to some of the leading contractors and has hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. Opgal is co-owned by Elbit Systems and Rafael. http://www.opgal.com

For more information please contact:
Hadas Weizman
Weizman@opgal.com
+972-54-6077622

SOURCE Opgal Optronic Industries

TT+ HIGH DEFINITION TOURING AND THEATRE

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:34:18 -0400

TT+ HIGH DEFINITION TOURING AND THEATRE
(Virtual Press Office) -When we introduced our Touring & Theatre (TT+) High Definition range in 2006 the “plus” sign signified our intent to deliver huge advantages to the market. TT+ immediately showed that it was more than capable of challenging for market supremacy, with both active and passive solutions, and a series of line arrays, subwoofers, stage monitors, near- and mid-field reinforcement and digitally steerable arrays following the initial launch.

With the introduction of four new active, digitally powered and process controlled active systems in Spring 2012 the line is nearing completion.

But the arrival of the T1-A, T2-A, T5-A and TP-5A does much more than simply plug gaps in the catalogue: it introduces next generation technology.

All the new transducers have been purpose-designed and include a 4in voice coil compression driver, with titanium dome, Kapton former and surround, and a 15in, 4in coil which provides longer excursion than on previous designs, while the ultra high efficiency Class D digital amplifiers offer greater power.

RCF’s active philosophy has been advanced to compete with the highest-quality products available in the marketplace, pre-configured to ensure that the systems are fully optimised without the risk of any external errors.

The amplifier stage also offers DSP inputs while the enclosure incorporates a separate chamber, shock mounted for isolation from the vibration of the amp.

Of the new models, there will be much attention paid to the TT1-A as it fills the important gap for the popular 10in active two-way speaker, one of two new nearfield models.

The TT2-A and TT5-A, housing the new 4in coil compression driver, are designed as mid-field speakers, providing greater projection up to 40 meters, and the TTP5-A provides a single point source solution.

Since all cabinets are trapezoidal-shaped, with the amplifier and full on-board mounting accessories to the rear, there is the opportunity to mechanically couple them into clusters to provide central image array in a typical L/C/R theatre installation.

Importantly, all speakers are designed to be compliant with RCF’s proprietary RDNet protocol, dedicated networking board which will monitor all system parameters.

Each element will provide 22.5° to 60° — thus a cluster of three will provide 60° x 75° (and a cluster of four will be 60° x 90°.

RDNet

RDNet is an RS485 protocol communication system, comprising two separate controllers: Control 8 and Control 2 (covering eight groups and two groups of 32 speakers respectively in a daisy-chain). Thus it provides a high level of system management.

The TT+ series’ on-board DSP enables the EQ and other system parameters to be changed, and the status indicated. RDNet provides a complete system diagnostic and fine-tuning — for instance elements in a line array system can have their gain structure reconfigured individually (via the individual boards), unlike other systems which will only provide group control. RDNet can also be used for reverse phase, to mute single speakers and put in delays — and to monitor all system parameters, from the input to the status of each single amplifier.

RCF UPGRADES HDL 20-A LINE ARRAY AS PART OF D LINE EXTENSION

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:31:39 -0400

HDL 20-A LINE ARRAY

RCF UPGRADES HDL 20-A LINE ARRAY AS PART OF D LINE EXTENSION
(Virtual Press Office) -RCF has upgraded and repurposed its revolutionary D-LINE HDL 20-A powered line array, in time for a showcase performance in the Portable Sound Arena at this year’s Frankfurt Prolight+Sound Show.

Signifying the latest evolution in active loudspeaker technology, RCF has ensured the system is fully optimized by purpose developing all woofers and compression drivers specifically for this series in their laboratories in Italy.

Now housing a 1400W Class D digital peak power amplifier (700W RMS), the concept of the unique top-of-the-range D-LINE system — which also includes the HDL 18-AS (1000W, 1 x 18in) active high-power sub-woofer and newly developed SUB 8006-AS — turns tradition on its head. Although housed in an industrially-designed polypropylene enclosure, the principles are derived entirely from the touring industry and condense rental requirements into a rugged, road-tested package, without compromise.

States RCF’s Head of R&D, Alessandro Manini, “There are many plastic loudspeakers in the market which have been designed from the top down, and are aimed more at the semi-pro musician. But we have taken a bottom up approach, based on nearly 65 years of engineering experience, where the sound from the cabinets depends entirely on digital switchmode amplifier technology, and the newly-developed transducers and large-format compression driver we have designed.

“Packaged in a light, hard-wearing enclosure with solid steel grille, you know you are buying a professional system with the HDL 20-A.”

Faced with the challenge of delivering ultra-high efficiency in a compact package, at a competitive price point, RCF based its solution on 2 x 10in woofers and 3-inch compression driver mounted on an optimized composite waveguide and high power magnetic structure to deliver 135dB maximum SPL.

It is the capacity to hang 16 flyable, variable curvature modules to create a genuine J-shaped array, that sets this aside from competitive fixed curvature arrays, that will only support a maximum of four or five elements. The RCF HDL 20-A dispersion pattern has been designed to produce optimum coverage of 100° constant horizontal and up to 15° configurable, while superior intelligibility is maintained coherently over distance thanks to the large format compression driver on a waveguide.

The electronics design allows for easy access control on the back of the speaker, enabling a number of simple optimisations to be carried out at the flick of a switch. There are two possible HF settings and four possible cluster configurations, selectable with 2° resolution, a special EQ setting for high curved configurations and an Indoor Correction EQ. There is also Volume Control, Signal, Power and Limiter LED’s, an XLR signal input and signal link sockets.

Optimisation is facilitated by RCF’s proprietary Shape Designer software package, which will produce an accurate set-up simulation to give an SPL representation and calculate DSP preset configuration, as well as providing system diagnostics.

SUB 8006-AS

RCF’s four-strong D LINE product range has been boosted with the launch of the new active, process-controlled SUB 8006-AS bass reflex subwoofer. This has been developed specifically to add additional low-frequency extension to that provided by the HDL 18-AS.

Powered with a purpose designed 2-easy digital Class D amplifier, the muscular 2500W RMS (5000W peak) 2 x 18in SUB 8006-AS, which is also equipped with matching digital input board, make this as easy to configure as the HDL 20-A.

States RCF’s Head of R&D, Alessandro Manini, “We realised we had no subwoofer in the catalogue that could do justice to the power of the HDL 20-A so we set about designing a double 18in woofer, specially dedicated to this system, in order to get a very low frequency, natural sounding extension.

“The transducer has been designed with a very long excursion down to 35Hz, and there is a full set of input configurations such as crossover selection, cardioid configuration and delay system setting.”

The SUB 8006-AS input section includes Volume control, a Deep / Punch switch; Signal, Power and Limiter LED’s; High pass switch; Phase switch; Cardioid switch; Delay control; Crossover and XLR signal link.

The new SUB 8006-AS will be shown for the first time at Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt.

Features at a glance:

PROCESSING
Crossover Frequency selectable 80 Hz -100 Hz
Protection: Thermal, RMS
Limiter: Fast Limiter
Controls: Crossover Output; Phase switch; Deep/Punch; Output Delay Setting; Cardioid configuration.

AMPLIFIER
2 x 1250W Class D modules
Power output: 5000W peak (2500W RMS)
Connections: Powercon AC input

CABINET
Material: Baltic Birch
Hardware: 4 x 100 mm wheels mounting points
Handles: 2 x Aluminium each side
Pole Mount: 1 x 35 mm, 1 x M20
Grille: 2 mm perforated steel + foam
Colour: Black

PHYSICAL
Dimensions: (HWD) 709mm x 700mm x 1109mm

RCF'S BEST-SELLING ART 3 ENTERS NEXT GENERATION, WITH DIGITAL UPGRADE, GREATER POWER AND NEW COSMETICS

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:30:33 -0400

Key Digital Releases Compass Control®: The first fully integrated control system to use Apple's iOS 5 devices

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:02:36 -0400

Hottest New Technology Roll Out

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:50:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 12:50 ET

Hottest New Technology Roll Out

CEL-FACTOR ANTI-EMF DEVICE SUCCESS AT CTIA

HOLLAND, Mich., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- During the CTIA convention held in New Orleans, LA, May 8 thru 10, 2012, von Hoffmann and Partner Technologies and CeL-Factor™, LLC introduced their line of EMF radiation protection devices to the industry and the public.

CeL-Factor's™ philosophy is one of better living for the entire family and calls for an all-encompassing protection of our bodies…inside and out. We now live in a world where wireless technology is an important part of our business and personal lives, to the point where wireless communications touches nearly every aspect of our daily existence even to the point of being status symbols and trophies of achievement. As our individual futures depend more and more on these technologies, von Hoffmann and Partner Technologies believes that it is necessary to protect our lives as well as enhance them. They believe that their technological advancement of Energetic Quanta Cymatics Communication Technology (EQCCT) optimizes and protects the quality of life for each wireless device consumer. Therefore, they continue to challenge the status quo.

The line of products released at CTIA, called CeL-Factor™ utilizes the Energetic Quanta Cymatics Communication Technology (EQCCT) that has demonstrated, after years of clinical testing, real benefits to wireless users. This technology especially helps cell phone users in two ways: 1) to help keep a person's head tissue temperature cooler when they use a cell phone and 2) help a cell phone user's blood remain in a more normal state.

November 14-18, 2011, von Hoffmann and Partner Technologies and in particular their new product, CeL-Factor™, participated in a comprehensive double-blind, randomized placebo based study conducted at the world renowned Jasper Clinical Research and Development, Inc. This comprehensive double blind study was conducted on the company's product, CeL-Factor™ to determine its effectiveness in diminishing the harmful effects of EMF radiation.

The study was conducted to validate and confirm the company's claim that when using a cell phone in conjunction with their product it would:

1. Help keep your head's tissue temperature cooler, and

2. Help keep your blood in a more normal state.

The clinic reviewed 68 separate performances on subjects who were both female and male (a mix of Caucasians and African Americans) whose ages ranged between 16 to 30 years of age, each using their own personal cell phones. Neither the subjects nor the researchers knew if the cell phone being used had a placebo product attached to it or if the cell phone had the actual CeL-Factor™ product attached to it.

The Jasper Clinic's doctors and staff (Dean W. Knuth, President and CEO, Jasper Research and Development, Inc.; Dr. Thomas Blok MD, Director of Research; Dr. Otto Linet, MD, Principal Investigator; Dr. James VanderLugt MD, Sub Investigator; Karen Klott RN, Study Coordinator; Julie McGonigal, Project Manager; Nabil Ghazal, IRB-Informed Consent; Diana Reist, Regulatory) Researchers: Dr. Robert Kane DC, DABCT, FIACT and Diane Victor N.D. determined the double blind study they conducted on the CeL-Factor™ product produced stunning and superior results. The clinic's protocol and analysis confirmed and validated that after reviewing all 68 separate performances only one performance did not show the expected analysis.

Additional testing has been conducted by such notable institutions as; The Royal Scientific Society of Amman, Jordan and the Holon Institute of Technology in Israel.

As a product line, CeL-Factor™ has undergone extensive testing since 2004.

The CeL-Factor™ device has no affect on the performance of the cell phone or other devices it is attached to. CeL-Factor™ does not "shield" or "block" the EMF radiation from the cell phone or other wireless devices. If it did, the wireless device would not function as designed. Rather, the CeL-Factor™ works with the human body by communicating on a cellular level to keep cells organized when distortion occurs from EMF emitting devices such as cell phones and other wireless devices. Consumer awareness of the potential dangers of EMF radiation has risen dramatically over the past several years. In 2011 The World Health Organization (WHO) placed cell phones on their list of carcinogens. Also, there have been scores of articles, studies and scientific papers from around the world pointing out the hazards of exposure to EMF radiation.

The risks from being exposed to EMF radiation effects everyone, but is far more pronounced on children. Dr. Om Gandhi of the University of Utah has done an extensive study regarding the penetration of EMF radiation into the skulls of children. As children, the bones in the skull have not fully knitted together or reached their final, adult thickness. Therefore, the younger or smaller the child the deeper the penetration of the radiation emitted from the cell phone. CeL-Factor™ is a simple to use, clinically proven, accessory that can be attached to any cell phone.

Executives from the wireless industry visited the CeL-Factor™ booth at the CTIA trade show and concur that a working relationship between CeL-Factor™ and the wireless world is the perfect partnership. Although the company's focus for CTIA was on cell phones as they are the most widely used device that consumers can't live without and they should be protected from the EMF they generate. The company also has individual products for baby monitors, laptop computers, tablets, televisions, home phone systems and other EMF emitting devices. There is specific CeL-Factor™ for each category of wireless devices. This is necessary so that the correct frequency is addressed in the various types of wireless devices.

"We believe CeL-Factor™ provides genuine consumer peace of mind when using a wireless device of any kind," stated CeL-Factor™ Director of R&D, Friedrich Gradl von Hoffmann.

As a product line, CeL-Factor™ has undergone extensive testing since 2004. For a complete report of the testing results, please visit the company's web site: http://cel-factor.com/the-science/clinical-studies/

SOURCE von Hoffmann

HOTTEST NEW TECHNOLOGY ROLL OUT

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:52:09 -0400

5.15.2012

HOTTEST NEW TECHNOLOGY ROLL OUT

CEL-FACTOR ANTI-EMF DEVICE SUCCESS AT CTIA
(Holland Michigan – Cel-Factor, LLC) - (Virtual Press Office) – During the CTIA convention held in New Orleans, LA, May 8 thru 10, 2012, von Hoffmann and Partner Technologies and CeL-Factor™, LLC introduced their line of EMF radiation protection devices to the industry and the public.

CeL-Factor’s™ philosophy is one of better living for the entire family and calls for an all-encompassing protection of our bodies…inside and out. We now live in a world where wireless technology is an important part of our business and personal lives, to the point where wireless communications touches nearly every aspect of our daily existence even to the point of being status symbols and trophies of achievement. As our individual futures depend more and more on these technologies, von Hoffmann and Partner Technologies believes that it is necessary to protect our lives as well as enhance them. They believe that their technological advancement of Energetic Quanta Cymatics Communication Technology (EQCCT) optimizes and protects the quality of life for each wireless device consumer. Therefore, they continue to challenge the status quo.

The line of products released at CTIA, called CeL-Factor™ utilizes the Energetic Quanta Cymatics Communication Technology (EQCCT) that has demonstrated, after years of clinical testing, real benefits to wireless users. This technology especially helps cell phone users in two ways: 1) to help keep a person's head tissue temperature cooler when they use a cell phone and 2) help a cell phone user's blood remain in a more normal state.
November 14-18, 2011, von Hoffmann and Partner Technologies and in particular their new product, CeL-Factor™, participated in a comprehensive double-blind, randomized placebo based study conducted at the world renowned Jasper Clinical Research and Development, Inc. This comprehensive double blind study was conducted on the company’s product, Cel-Factor™ to determine its effectiveness in diminishing the harmful effects of EMF radiation.

The study was conducted to validate and confirm the company’s claim that when using a cell phone in conjunction with their product it would:
1. Help keep your head’s tissue temperature cooler, and
2. Help keep your blood in a more normal state.

The clinic reviewed 68 separate performances on subjects who were both female and male (a mix of Caucasians and African Americans) whose ages ranged between 16 to 30 years of age, each using their own personal cell phones. Neither the subjects nor the researchers knew if the cell phone being used had a placebo product attached to it or if the cell phone had the actual CeL-Factor™ product attached to it.

The Jasper Clinic’s doctors and staff (Dean W. Knuth, President and CEO, Jasper Research and Development, Inc.; Dr. Thomas Blok MD, Director of Research; Dr. Otto Linet, MD, Principal Investigator; Dr. James VanderLugt MD, Sub Investigator; Karen Klott RN, Study Coordinator; Julie McGonigal, Project Manager; Nabil Ghazal, IRB-Informed Consent; Diana Reist, Regulatory) Researchers: Dr. Robert Kane DC, DABCT, FIACT and Diane Victor N.D. determined the double blind study they conducted on the CeL-Factor™ product produced stunning and superior results. The clinic’s protocol and analysis confirmed and validated that after reviewing all 68 separate performances only one performance did not show the expected analysis.

Additional testing has been conducted by such notable institutions as; The Royal Scientific Society of Amman, Jordan and the Holon Institute of Technology in Israel.

As a product line, Cel-Factor™ has undergone extensive testing since 2004.

The Cel-Factor™ device has no affect on the performance of the cell phone or other devices it is attached to. Cel-Factor™ does not “shield” or “block” the EMF radiation from the cell phone or other wireless devices. If it did, the wireless device would not function as designed. Rather, the Cel-Factor™ works with the human body by communicating on a cellular level to keep cells organized when distortion occurs from EMF emitting devices such as cell phones and other wireless devices. Consumer awareness of the potential dangers of EMF radiation has risen dramatically over the past several years. In 2011 The World Health Organization (WHO) placed cell phones on their list of carcinogens. Also, there have been scores of articles, studies and scientific papers from around the world pointing out the hazards of exposure to EMF radiation.

The risks from being exposed to EMF radiation effects everyone, but is far more pronounced on children. Dr. Om Gandhi of the University of Utah has done an extensive study regarding the penetration of EMF radiation into the skulls of children. As children, the bones in the skull have not fully knitted together or reached their final, adult thickness. Therefore, the younger or smaller the child the deeper the penetration of the radiation emitted from the cell phone. Cel-Factor™ is a simple to use, clinically proven, accessory that can be attached to any cell phone.

Executives from the wireless industry visited the Cel-Factor™ booth at the CTIA trade show and concur that a working relationship between Cel-Factor™ and the wireless world is the perfect partnership. Although the company’s focus for CTIA was on cell phones as they are the most widely used device that consumers can’t live without and they should be protected from the EMF they generate. The company also has individual products for baby monitors, laptop computers, tablets, televisions, home phone systems and other EMF emitting devices. There is specific Cel-Factor™ for each category of wireless devices. This is necessary so that the correct frequency is addressed in the various types of wireless devices.

“We believe Cel-Factor™ provides genuine consumer peace of mind when using a wireless device of any kind”, stated Cel-Factor™ Director of R&D, Friedrich Gradl von Hoffmann.
As a product line, Cel-Factor™ has undergone extensive testing since 2004. For a complete report of the testing results, please visit the company’s web site: http://cel-factor.com/the-science/clinical-studies/

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Media Contact: Steve Edwards
Phone: (855) 363-2355, Ext. 20
Email: press@vonhoffmannundpartner.com or sedwards@cel-factor.com

EXFO Announces a Major Expansion to Its Copper-Access Test Offering, Adding Two Product Lines Enabling the Installation and Advanced Troubleshooting of Broadband Services

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:03:46 -0400

EXFO Announces a Major Expansion to Its Copper-Access Test Offering, Adding Two Product Lines Enabling the Installation and Advanced Troubleshooting of Broadband Services

The most powerful and cost-effective VDSL2 installation and repair testers on the market, the MaxTester 610 and 635 help service providers deploy and maintain the latest ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technology while meeting budget constraints.
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, May 15, 2012 - (Virtual Press Office) — EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF) announced today the launch of the MaxTester 610 Copper Test Set and MaxTester 635 Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set, the most powerful, intelligent and cost-effective VDSL2 installation and repair testers currently on the market. The newest additions to EXFO’s expanding copper access test offering, the MAX-610 and MAX-635 help service providers deploy the latest ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technology while keeping costs in check.

Telecom service providers are continuously faced with the issue of remaining competitive in delivering broadband to subscribers. FTTH is still quite expensive to install, so reusing copper and maximizing its potential is what the new DSL technologies enable. Previously available installation testers lacked the wideband capabilities necessary for testing VDSL2 circuits. Perfectly aligned with the new technologies, the MaxTester series bridges this gap, addressing the needs of installers to more quickly identify and interpret circuit troubles and restore service.

Adding to the existing MAX-630 ADSL2+/VDSL2 Multiplay Tester, the MaxTester 610 and 635 provide full fault location capabilities (TDR, RFL) and true 30 MHz wideband copper testing in support of ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technologies. Featuring an integrated ADSL2+/VDSL2 modem, the MAX-635 supports bonding, vectoring and G.INP, the latest DSL technologies to extend the reach and rate of DSL—using two pairs to deliver high-speed multiplay services over longer distances and/or at higher data rates.

The new MaxTester units also include the unique SmartR™ test suite, which automatically runs key copper tests, and intelligently analyzes the results to enable technicians to quickly identify and locate faults more reliably than ever before. This EXFO innovation directly leads to a significant increase in operational efficiency by any level of technician and provides a critical tool to enable service providers to reduce their repeat report rates.

Now available on the handheld MaxTester units, these next-generation copper/DSL test functionalities will also be offered on two new copper access modules designed for the FTB-1 modular platform in Q4 of calendar 2012.

“With their unique SmartRTM test approach, the new handheld MaxTester 610 and 635 bring second-to-none simplification for next-generation technologies—such as VDSL2—which are becoming more and more complex to deploy,” said Étienne Gagnon, EXFO’s Vice-President—Wireline Division and Corporate Marketing. “These new test solutions will help network operators increase field-testing efficiency and reduce operating expenses by integrating more automation and intelligence into their test processes.”

Visit our website for more information on the MaxTester 635 Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set and MaxTester 610 Copper Test Set.

About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks—from the core to the edge. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, VDSL2, ADSL2+ and various optical technologies (accounting for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.

EXFO Brand Name
The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that all media outlets and publications use the corporate name (“EXFO Inc.”) or abbreviated name (“EXFO”) in capital letters for branding purposes. EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.

For more information
Marie-Anne Grondin
Media and Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com

Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

Doro® Experience Software Won The Best of CTIA Wireless 2012 Award From Techlicious

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:05:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 15:05 ET

Doro® Experience Software Won The Best of CTIA Wireless 2012 Award From Techlicious

DORO EXPERIENCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IS SIMPLY THE BEST FOR SENIORS

NEW YORK, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Doro, the European market leader in easy-to-use mobile phones and applications for seniors, is proud to announce that its innovative software the Doro Experience won the Best of CTIA Wireless 2012 Award from Techlicious.

The Doro Experience reflects the Techlicious mission to help Make Tech Simple for consumers. The Software combines a straightforward user interface that provides easy navigation with large clear icons and applications specifically developed for seniors, e.g. the DoroFriends App simplifies navigation of Facebook which enables seniors to participate in social media more easily. It can be installed onto any Windows PC or Android based smart device to make it easy-to-use.

Jerome Arnaud, CEO at Doro commented, "Doro team is excited and proud to receive the Best of CTIA 2012 Awards. It is a huge honor for us to get recognized by Techlicious. The next awards we are looking forward to receiving are our customers' appraisal and satisfaction."

"Even the most technically advanced of us sometimes get lost in the plethora of features and apps on today's smartphones," says Suzanne Kantra, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Techlicious. "For seniors, who may not be familiar with the latest technology, this problem is even more daunting. Doro has done an excellent job at simplifying the smartphone interface to its core functions, while also giving family members a way to remotely manage the content and applications."

The awards were selected by the Techlicious editors for those products that truly excelled in their categories. After evaluating all the products, the magazine's editorial staff chose the winner based on a combination of: benefit to the consumer, innovation, value and availability. According to Techlicious, Doro is simply the best for seniors.

The review of the winning software application will be included in the awards coverage on Techlicious.com.

In addition to the Techlicious award, Doro Experience won third place at the awards ceremony for the 2012 CTIA Emerging Technology Awards in the Mobile Applications category.

For more information on Doro and its products please visit us online at www.doro.com.

About the Techlicious Best of CTIA Awards

The Techlicious Best of CTIA Awards recognize those products that truly excel in their categories – from cell phones to tablets to apps to accessories – and reflect the Techlicious mission to help Make Tech Simple. The 2012 list of winners can be seen at www.techlicious.com/guide/techlicious-2012-best-of-ctia-awards/. Founded in 2009, Techlicious is a technology media company focusing on the everyday lifestyle needs of women. In addition to our own properties, Techlicious content is syndicated through MSNBC.com, Today.com, USAToday.com and many other channels. To learn more, visit us at Techlicious.com or follow us on www.facebook.com/Techlicious or www.twitter.com/Techlicious.

SOURCE Doro

DORO® EXPERIENCE SOFTWARE WON THE BEST OF CTIA WIRELESS 2012 AWARD FROM TECHLICIOUS

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:20:37 -0400

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New York, May 14, 2012

DORO® EXPERIENCE SOFTWARE WON THE BEST OF CTIA WIRELESS 2012 AWARD FROM TECHLICIOUS

DORO EXPERIENCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IS SIMPLY THE BEST FOR SENIORS
(Virtual Press Office) - Doro, the European market leader in easy-to-use mobile phones and applications for seniors, is proud to announce that its innovative software the Doro Experience won the Best of CTIA Wireless 2012 Award from Techlicious.

The Doro Experience reflects the Techlicious mission to help Make Tech Simple for consumers. The Software combines a straightforward user interface that provides easy navigation with large clear icons and applications specifically developed for seniors, e.g. the DoroFriends App simplifies navigation of Facebook which enables seniors to participate in social media more easily. It can be installed onto any Windows PC or Android based smart device to make it easy-to-use.

Jerôme Arnaud, CEO at Doro commented, “Doro team is excited and proud to receive the Best of CTIA 2012 Awards. It is a huge honor for us to get recognized by Techlicious. The next awards we are looking forward to receiving are our customers’ appraisal and satisfaction.”

“Even the most technically advanced of us sometimes get lost in the plethora of features and apps on today’s smartphones,” says Suzanne Kantra, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Techlicious. “For seniors, who may not be familiar with the latest technology, this problem is even more daunting. Doro has done an excellent job at simplifying the smartphone interface to its core functions, while also giving family members a way to remotely manage the content and applications.”

The awards were selected by the Techlicious editors for those products that truly excelled in their categories. After evaluating all the products, the magazine’s editorial staff chose the winner based on a combination of: benefit to the consumer, innovation, value and availability. According to Techlicious, Doro is simply the best for seniors.

The review of the winning software application will be included in the awards coverage on Techlicious.com.

In addition to the Techlicious award, Doro Experience won third place at the awards ceremony for the 2012 CTIA Emerging Technology Awards in the Mobile Applications category.

For more information on Doro and its products please visit us online at http://www.doro.com.

About the Techlicious Best of CTIA Awards
The Techlicious Best of CTIA Awards recognize those products that truly excel in their categories – from cell phones to tablets to apps to accessories – and reflect the Techlicious mission to help Make Tech Simple. The 2012 list of winners can be seen at http://www.techlicious.com/guide/techlicious-2012-best-of-ctia-awards/. Founded in 2009, Techlicious is a technology media company focusing on the everyday lifestyle needs of women. In addition to our own properties, Techlicious content is syndicated through MSNBC.com, Today.com, USAToday.com and many other channels. To learn more, visit us at Techlicious.com or follow us on http://www.facebook.com/Techlicious or http://www.twitter.com/Techlicious.

For more information about Doro, please contact:
Christopher Lundström, Executive Director North America, Doro: +1-212-300-6864 or christopher.lundstrom@doro.com

Ivette Almeida, Grayling (Media Relations): +1-917-302-9946 or ivette.almeida@grayling.com

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About Doro
Doro, the leader in the telecom care market is a Swedish public company. With over 38 years of experience in the telecom industry, the company focuses on developing, marketing and selling products, software, TeleCare and mHealth solutions specially adapted to the growing worldwide population of seniors. Doro’s range of easy-to-use mobile phones is unmatched and its unique know-how has been recognized through several international design awards. The company’s products are sold in more than 30 countries on five continents. In FY 2011 revenue totaled SEK 745 million. Doro’s shares are quoted on the OMX Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, Nordic list, Small companies.

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MobileFocus Tops The Media Events At CTIA Wireless!

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:39:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 11:39 ET

MobileFocus Tops The Media Events At CTIA Wireless!

More than 45 exhibitors and 200 press attend demo showcase

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepcom's jazz-themed MobileFocus® apparently struck the right chord with CTIA Wireless® exhibitors and press, as 48 technology companies and 220 journalists and analysts attended the annual demo showcase on May 8th in New Orleans. That made MobileFocus the biggest media event at the show, more than twice the size of its nearest competitor.

"The turnout for this event solidifies MobileFocus as the must-attend media event at CTIA Wireless," said Jon Pepper, a partner at Pepcom Inc. "Exhibitors and press want an original technology showcase with style and substance, not 'me-too' or generic demo events, and we deliver that with MobileFocus."

Exhibitors at this year's MobileFocus included American Express, AT&T, AVG, Bitdefender, Boingo Wireless, Box, DeLorme, DocuSign, Energizer, Escort, Gazelle, Hillcrest Labs, HTC, Huawei, Inrix, Iridium, Jabra, Kingston, Leap Wireless, LG, Lifeproof, Lookout, Mastercard, Micron, Monster, Mozilla, Nik Software, Nokia, NQ Mobile, NXP, PayAnywhere, Phiaton, Plantronics, Qualcomm, Quickoffice, RadioShack, Research in Motion, Samsung, Sandvine, Sensory, SugarSync, T-Mobile, Tech21, Toshiba, uTest, Western Digital, Wi-Ex, and WildTangent.

Pepcom's next demo event is Digital Experience® in New York on June 21 in New York. Companies interested in participating should contact Jen Ferency at 561.278.5094 (jen@pepcom.com) or Jon Pepper at 212.355.6326 (jon@pepcom.com).

About Pepcom Inc.

Pepcom® Inc., based in Delray Beach, FL, is the leader in technology showcase events, joining the world's top technology companies with the most influential press and analysts. You can visit www.pepcom.com or www.facebook.com/pepcom for more information.

MobileFocus is a registered trademark of Pepcom Inc. CTIA Wireless is a mark of CTIA – The Wireless Association. All company names are marks of their respective owners.

SOURCE Pepcom(R) Inc.

Indesign Exhibits at International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 - M2M Zone

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:32:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 10:32 ET

Indesign Exhibits at International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 - M2M Zone

INDIANAPOLIS, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Indesign today announced it joins more than 1,000 exhibitors at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 taking place on May 8-10, 2012 in New Orleans. International CTIA WIRELESS is the most comprehensive marketplace for mobile innovation and technology in North America. With more than 150 first time exhibitors alongside industry titans, the International CTIA WIRELESS exhibit floor represents the next generation of mobile technology at the industry's largest International marketplace.

Representing one of the fastest-growing segments in wireless, Indesign will exhibit examples of its product development capabilities in Booth #3865 on the International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 M2M Zone show floor. Indesign has developed a wide variety of M2M wireless products for its clients, including devices with standard wireless protocols as well as devices with custom wireless protocols. These products were developed for various markets, including medical, consumer electronics, industrial, transportation, communications, and military markets.

Indesign CEO, Jerry Gotway, commented, "We look forward to exhibiting at the CTIA trade show this year. The number of exhibitors and attendees continues to grow, and CTIA Wireless allows Indesign to share our new wireless technology design capabilities with many people over a 3 day period. CTIA is also a great opportunity for us to meet with many of our existing clients from throughout the U.S. who attend CTIA Wireless."

"International CTIA WIRELESS is the premier show to see the remarkable innovation and technology in wireless, telecom and broadband from the best brands around the world," said Robert Mesirow, vice president and show director for CTIA. "Our exhibitors represent some of the best innovators in the future of mobile technology in the U.S. and around the world. We are proud to have companies, such as Indesign, LLC, showcase at the show."

For a full exhibitor list and show floor highlights, visit: www.ctiashows.com/exhibits.

To learn more and register for International CTIA WIRELESS 2012 visit: www.ctiawireless.com.

About Indesign, LLC
Indesign is a multi-discipline engineering design firm that provides full turnkey electronic product development to allow clients to get their new product ideas into the market quickly. Indesign has a proven track record for development of new wireless products. Indesign provides specific design engineering services and expertise in electrical design, RF/wireless design, embedded software design, and mechanical design. Indesign also provides engineering services and expertise in a variety of other technical areas including systems engineering, human factors, project management and product validation testing.

To learn more about the history and accomplishments of Indesign, visit their website at www.indesign-llc.com.

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

SOURCE Indesign, LLC

Huawei Successfully Previewed Next Generation Full-View Telepresence at Interop 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 -0400

PLANO, Texas, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, successfully previewed its next generation telepresence solution at the recently held Interop Spring 2012. The new solution features the first tri-camera, tri-screen full-view technology for an impressive 5760*1080p panoramic display to provide users with the most immersive viewing experience possible. The solution is planned to ship in the fourth quarter of 2012.

"We are excited to unveil our new generation of telepresence solutions that incorporates industry-leading innovations to provide businesses with better user experience while lowering operating costs," said Mr. Yiquan Chen, President, UC&C Product Line, Huawei Enterprise Business Group. "Huawei will continue to meet high-end client demands to deliver more realistic live videoconferencing experiences, as well as to develop products to help clients increase efficiency and competitiveness."

The next generation telepresence solution incorporates a co-optical-center camera system that creates a seamless full-view 5760*1080p high-definition video of unprecedented quality. In the video conferencing industry, gaps between screens are typically 12 centimeters, which interrupt the users' viewing experience. By using the latest borderless display, Huawei's full-view telepresence solution dramatically reduces the screen gaps to just 5.5 millimeters; one twentieth the size of gaps in products currently on the market.

Beyond superior technology, Huawei's full-view telepresence solution employs stringent environmental standards in order to help clients reduce carbon emissions and lower operating costs. Overall power consumption is 30 percent lower than the industry standard for a similar solution. This also reduces noise levels within the conference room.

In addition, Huawei's full-view telepresence solution leads the industry with an advanced table design that provides front access for easy maintenance. This feature uses 30 percent less space than similar products and requires only 200 square feet, thereby saving valuable conference room space.

Core features for an outstanding user experience
Huawei's next generation full-view telepresence solution is based on technology advances from the second generation Huawei telepresence TP3106 system, and holds a competitive advantage over similar products currently on the market by providing the clearest picture and smoothest video experience through its 1080p, 60fps (frames per second) high-definition technology. The stunning high-definition picture allows for more effective visual communication and drives better business results. Compared to similar products with high bandwidth requirements, full-view telepresence achieves the above-stated pixel and frame rate with 30 percent lower bandwidth, leading to significant operational expense savings.

Full-view telepresence also supports local meetings, which helps clients use their video conferencing room more efficiently. At the same time, full-view telepresence adapts automatically to interconnect with existing telepresence products and provide a more flexible video communication service to businesses.

Using three-channel hi-fi audio technology, accurate audio localization, reproduction, and lip syncing technology, full-view telepresence provides users with the capability to tell where the speaker is located, effectively supporting an exceptional live experience. Additionally, the wireless touch panel control application can be installed easily on an Android tablet allowing users to control the display, hidden full-view camera, hi-fi audio, light system, system configuration and conference controls all at the touch of a button.

As of December 2011, global shipments of Huawei's telepresence solution surpassed 2,100 sets. Currently, Huawei telepresence solutions are being used by 45 governments, over 100 CXOs and 13 major operators. Huawei is the leading telepresence provider in China and among the category leaders globally.

For more information on Huawei's participation at Interop please see http://www.huawei.com/en/about-huawei/newsroom/press-release/hw-131912-huaweienterpriseinterop.htm.

About Huawei Enterprise Business Group
Huawei Enterprise Business Group ("Huawei Enterprise") is one of the three business groups of Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Leveraging Huawei's strong R&D capabilities and comprehensive technical expertise, Huawei Enterprise provides a wide range of highly efficient customer-centric ICT solutions and services to global vertical industry and enterprise customers across government and public sector, finance, transportation, electric power, energy, commercial businesses, and ISPs. Huawei Enterprise's innovative and leading solutions cover network infrastructure, unified communications and collaboration (UC&C), cloud computing & data center, enterprise information security, and industry application solutions.

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Media contact:
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WatchGuard Receives Information Technology Industry's "2012 World's Best" Award for Security Hardware

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:30:00 -0400

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (Interop) -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in business security solutions, today announced that Network Products Guide, industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, named the WatchGuard XTM 8 Series a winner of the 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards in the Security Hardware category. These industry and peer recognitions from Network Products Guide are the world's premier information technology awards honoring achievements and recognitions in every facet of the IT industry.

"This award is another testament to the value that WatchGuard brings to our customers and channel partners," said Eric Aarrestad, Vice President of Marketing at WatchGuard Technologies. "The WatchGuard XTM 8 Series provides state of the art multifunction network security – ideal for mid-market and enterprise organizations."

WatchGuard XTM 8 Series – Virtualized Extensible Threat Management
Built for speed, the WatchGuard XTM 8 Series delivers 5Gbps firewall throughput, making it ideal for demanding networks of 1,000 or more users. With full security features activated, the XTM 8 Series achieves a faster-than-line-speed 1.2Gbps throughput, which represents a major leap forward for unified threat management appliances in delivering high security without compromising network performance.

Leveraging WatchGuard's "defense-in-depth" firewall technology, which includes stateful packet inspection, deep packet inspection and WatchGuard's proprietary proxy technology, the XTM 8 Series embodies the latest security technologies to protect business networks. With its built in application proxies, the WatchGuard XTM 8 Series natively stops a myriad of blended threats, fragmented and malformed packet attacks, spyware, malware, denial of service and many other types of threats and attacks.

The WatchGuard XTM 8 Series takes full advantage of the highly sophisticated WatchGuard operating system, Fireware XTM, which defends networks by utilizing innovative security features, including WatchGuard's cloud-based Reputation Enabled Defense security service, Application Control, full HTTPS inspection, VoIP security, and IM and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) application blocking. With Fireware XTM, the WatchGuard XTM 8 Series integrates advanced networking capabilities, including clustering, load-balancing and other enterprise-class networking features. Additionally, the XTM 8 Series extends management capabilities by providing role-based access control (RBAC), centralized multi-box management and enhanced reporting functions.

About Network Products Guide Awards
As industry's leading technology research and advisory publication, Network Products Guide plays a vital role in keeping decision makers and end-users informed of the choices they can make in all areas of information technology. You will discover a wealth of information and tools in this guide including the best products and services, roadmaps, industry directions, technology advancements and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more, visit www.networkproductsguide.com

About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Since 1996, WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. has been the advanced technology leader of business security solutions, providing mission-critical protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. The WatchGuard family of wired and wireless unified threat management appliances, messaging, content security and SSL VPN remote access solutions provide extensible network, application and data protection, as well as unparalleled network visibility, management and control. WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support, maintenance, and education program. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle and has offices serving North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit http://www.watchguard.com/.

WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

Contacts:
Jimme Peters
24/7 Consulting
503-289-5354
jimme@24-7consulting.com

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Gigamon Receives Top Information Technology Industry Award

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

May 11, 2012 09:00 ET

Gigamon Receives Top Information Technology Industry Award

Network Products Guide Names GigaVUE-HD4 Best Product in Network Intelligence

LAS VEGAS, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigamon®, a world leader in Traffic Visibility Fabric solutions, announced today that Network Products Guide, industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, has named the GigaVUE-HD4 a winner of the 7th Annual 2012 Hot Companies and Best Products Award in the Network Intelligence category.The Network Products Guide industry and peer awards are the world's premier information technology awards honoring achievements and recognitions in every facet of the IT industry. Winners were honored at Interop Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

"Gigamon is honored that our GigaVUE-HD4 has been selected as the world's best network intelligence product by Network Products Guide," said Paul Hooper, vice president of marketing at Gigamon. "We continue to extend the breadth and scale of our Traffic Visibility Fabric establishing a platform to deliver greater Network Intelligence for our customers. Our Visibility Fabric enables enterprises and service providers to gain powerful and pervasive visibility of traffic traversing their network infrastructure and in doing so, allow more intelligent management, analysis and security of their network infrastructure."

Gigamon's GigaVUE-HD4 is a high density chassis that uses Gigamon FlowMapping® technology to intelligently filter, forward, replicate, and manage the flow of traffic from production networks to management, analysis and security tools. The GigaVUE-HD4 provides users with a smaller form factor of the successful and first-to-market GigaVUE-HD8 chassis, and delivers up to 1.3Tb of connectivity in a data-center-ready 5RU form. The combination of the two chassis products and the multiple line-card configurations, allows enterprises and data centers of all sizes and scale to install and operate a powerful Visibility Fabric, resulting in lower operational costs, higher infrastructure flexibility and improved organizational agility.

The annual Hot Companies and Best Products recognition program identifies the world's top information technology companies in a number of categories, including organizational performance, product differentiation, leadership team performance and customer satisfaction.

About Gigamon
Gigamon® provides intelligent Traffic Visibility Networking solutions for enterprises, data centers and service providers around the globe. Our technology empowers infrastructure architects, managers and operators with unmatched visibility into the traffic traversing both physical and virtual networks without affecting the performance or stability of the production environment. Through patented technologies, the Gigamon GigaVUE® portfolio of high availability and high density products intelligently delivers the appropriate network traffic to security, monitoring or management systems. With over seven years' experience designing and building intelligent traffic visibility products in the US, Gigamon serves the vertical market leaders of the Fortune 1000 and has an install base spanning 40 countries. For more information visit www.gigamon.com.

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Mersen Joins the SunSpec Alliance

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:28:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 12:28 ET

Mersen Joins the SunSpec Alliance

NEWBURYPORT, Mass., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, recently became a member of the SunSpec Alliance.

The SunSpec Alliance is dedicated to establishing information standards for renewable energy. Its mission is to "accelerate the growth of the renewable energy industry by driving data- and communications interoperability standards." The Alliance is also working to "create a common language that renewable energy component manufacturers can use to achieve plug-and-play interoperability between the components and management systems that make up renewable energy power generation systems."

SunSpec is comprised of:

Components vendors (inverters, PV panels, string combiners, monitoring hardware, trackers, environmental sensors, and balance-of-system components)
Networking, software, computer hardware companies
Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) firms
System integrators
Financial institutions
Utilities
Regulatory agencies
Energy consumers

"Mersen is thrilled to be a part of the SunSpec Alliance," states Stephen Colvin, VP of Marketing. "Mersen has been at the forefront of developing electrical protection solutions for the solar power industry. We're delighted to be part of the body developing interoperability standards for solar power."

For additional information about the SunSpec Alliance, visit www.sunspec.org. For more information and resources on Mersen's solar power electrical protection solutions, visit ep-us.mersen.com/solarpower.

About Mersen

Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, is worldwide expert in high-performance materials for extreme environments and in the reliability and safety of electrical installations. Drawing on a century of experience—and an ongoing commitment to critical research in electrical safety— it provides industrial, commercial, and OEM customers with innovative products and unsurpassed technical support. The electrical and circuit protection division provides a comprehensive line of current-limiting fuses (low voltage, general purpose, medium voltage, semiconductor, miniature and glass, and special purpose) and accessories, fuse blocks and holders, power distribution blocks, low voltage disconnect switches, surge protection, high power switches, heatsinks, thermal management, and more. Amp-Trap^® High-Speed Class J (HSJ) fuses, TPMOV^® Technology, and the SmartSpot^® open-fuse indicator are a few of the company's latest innovations. For more information, call (978) 462-6662 or visit http://ep-us.mersen.com.

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Session Solar Announces Presentation of Expanded Proprietary Product Line Creotecc at InterSolar North American Conference Show in San Francisco, 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 09:00 ET

Session Solar Announces Presentation of Expanded Proprietary Product Line Creotecc at InterSolar North American Conference Show in San Francisco, 2012

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Session Solar, a leading solar distributor, specialist in solar project development, and manufacturer of Creotecc Solar Mounting Systems, announces the expansion of their proprietary product line Creotecc to be presented at this year's InterSolar North American Conference Show in San Francisco, CA (Booth #9140). These include the solar mounting systems CREOFLEX, the flat roof solution and CREOTERRA, the ground mount solution. Both systems are made in the USA by Session Solar (http://www.sessionsolar.com) and are ARRA compliant.

For over 25 years, Creotecc has been designing and perfecting solar mounting systems. Founded and developed in Freiburg Germany, Creotecc Solar Mounting Systems were brought to the United States in 2009 and strengthened for U.S. code compliance, higher wind and snow loads, and standardized sizing. With over 600MW installed globally, Creotecc has solutions for pitched roofs, flat roofs and ground mount installations. As one of the most versatile mounting systems on the market, Creotecc systems are flexible, easy to install and cost competitive for any project.

"We are always looking for ways to help our clients compete on price," says Creotecc Product Manager Rodger Petherbridge. "With our systems, installers can offer proven, high quality systems that reduce the time it takes to design and complete the installation."

The advanced rail design in all Creotecc systems dramatically reduces installation time and labor. With no clamps to fasten, modules are inserted quickly and easily into rails for gap-free module spacing and optimized power density. Moreover, because of the "shared" insertion rail, each additional row of modules requires only one additional rail, further reducing parts and labor, and enabling modules to be mounted in portrait or landscape within the same array. Providing complete flexibility and adaptability for any project, CREOFLEX and CREOTERRA are scalable for large, medium and small applications.

All Creotecc Solar Mounting Systems are constructed from a small collection of specially designed parts and require minimal standard tools for installation. Even with the largest of CREOTERRA ground mount systems, heavy machinery is not needed after the piles are in place. And, CREOFLEX flat roof systems are capable of easily building an array of any size and degree with tilt legs cut from our Base Rail.

"From a quick glance, it was obvious Creotecc would be a great system by just looking at the insertion rail technology. I've switched to Creotecc on almost all of my jobs because it saves me so much time and money!" said Bryan Whitton, Owner of Freedom Solar.

Creotecc provides P.E. engineering and on-site installation support for projects over 500kW as well as cooperation with local authorities on code compliance, comprehensive technical support and materials, and free layout and design support.

About Session Solar

Session Solar is a leading wholesale distributor of solar photovoltaic (PV) products, project partner, and manufacturer of the Creotecc Solar Mounting Systems. Founded in 2007, Session Solar is supported by parent company Wurth Solar, a global pioneer in CIGS thin film technology, European wholesaler and project developer. For further information, please visit Session Solar's website at http://www.sessionsolar.com.

SOURCE Session Solar

NAPCO Reports Results For Three And Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:30:00 -0400

AMITYVILLE, N.Y., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: NSSC), one of the world's leading suppliers of high performance electronic security equipment for over 30 years, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Highlights:

Net sales for the third quarter decreased 3% to $17,236,000 as compared to $17,760,000 a year ago. Net sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 were up 1% to $51,056,000 from $50,695,000 in the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA* for the third quarter was $1,247,000 as compared to $1,246,000 for the same period a year ago (see table attached). For the nine months ended March 31, 2012 Adjusted EBITDA* increased $576,000, or 23%, to $3,087,000 from $2,511,000 for the same period a year ago.

Net income for the third quarter decreased $392,000 to $303,000, or $0.02 per share, as compared to $695,000, or $0.04, per share for the same period a year ago. Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 increased $727,000 to $445,000, or $0.02 per share, as compared to $(282,000), or $(0.01), per share for the same period a year ago. Per share results are based on 19,409,000 and 19,253,000 fully diluted weighted average shares for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively, and 19,193,000 and 19,096,000 fully diluted weighted average shares for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively.

Cash generated by operating activities was approximately $1.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 as compared to $1.0 million for the same period a year ago. For the nine months ended March 31, 2012, cash generated by operating activities was $3.0 million as compared to $2.3 million for the same period last year.

Debt, net of cash, has been reduced by $17.8 million from $35.9 million to $18.1 million since acquiring Marks USA in August of 2008.

In May 2012, NAPCO entered into a term sheet with its current primary bank. The term sheet anticipates consummation of an extension of the existing credit facilities for five years with terms and conditions that Management believes are similar to, or better than the existing facilities.

Gross Profit for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $5,064,000, a decrease of 8% compared to $5,513,000 for same period a year ago. Gross Profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was $14,115,000, an increase of 4% compared to $13,626,000 for same period a year ago.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 decreased by 10% to $4,375,000 as compared to $4,856,000 for the same quarter a year ago. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 decreased by 4% to $12,673,000 from $13,155,000 for the same period a year ago.

Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased by $32,000 to $689,000 as compared to $657,000 for the same quarter a year ago. Operating income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 increased by $971,000 to $1,442,000 as compared to $471,000 for the same period a year ago.

Richard Soloway, Chairman and President, stated, "We are very pleased to have agreed on a term sheet with our current bank regarding an extension and restructuring of our expiring credit facilities. While there is no guarantee that a definitive agreement will close, the contemplated five-year agreement offers more advantageous payment and interest terms than the existing facilities. Both the Company and our current bank are confident that this agreement will be finalized in the very near future. In addition, we were pleased that the Company's improving balance sheet resulted in offers from other banking institutions. However, management has concluded that remaining with our current bank is best for our Company."

Mr. Soloway added, "Income before taxes for the three and nine months improved over last year despite continued soft demand in the traditional mechanical door-locking products market. This market softness resulted in the 3% decrease in sales this quarter, and related primarily to the Marks door-locking products, as partially offset by increases in the Company's other divisions. We are cautiously optimistic that this business, which is primarily driven by commercial high rise construction, is improving as evidenced by the large percentage increases in new building permits issued in NYC, one of the largest areas for Marks products. In addition, we have greatly expanded the Marks range of new products to address all of the sales opportunities in the commercial building refurb market. Our goal is to supply all products for all entry and exit doors in this market."

"We continue to hold down our manufacturing overhead and SG&A expenses which contributed to our profitability. Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was up significantly while net income for the three months was down due to the tax benefit recognized in the third quarter of last year as a result of R&D credits relating to prior years. "

Mr. Soloway continued, "The Company continues to invest in the future with new software-driven and IP products in key, strategic market categories and the feedback from our network of security dealers has been very positive. Our award-winning, NAPCO Commercial™ product platform continues to build market share and gives us a strong entry in the high gross-margin, commercial intrusion and fire segments of the industry."

"We are also proud of our performance at the recent ISC West trade show, where NAPCO won Best of Show – Wireless Intrusion Product, for its innovative iBridge™, Wi-Fi, 7-inch touch-screen tablet. Consumers can control their security systems, video cameras, thermostats or lighting, from anywhere in the home, wirelessly, with this device. Additionally, we continue to generate awareness, trial and adoption of our recurring revenue product entries, such as the Starlink 2™ wireless GSM communicator and the iSeeVideo™ remote viewing system. As a leader in the nascent category of wireless access control locking systems, our Networx™ product is progressing well. The product is being adopted and installed for use in many hospital and school applications. This product is cost-effective versus other access control options and enables dealers to install a system with minimal labor costs."

"In conclusion, with these exciting, new products and the stability offered by the proposed extension of our bank loans, we are laser-focused on maximizing the return on our expansive product lines. While returning to profitability over the past few years has certainly been a challenge, we feel that we have not only succeeded in that but are also poised to take full advantage of the security market as the economic conditions improve and revenue from our new products increases."

NAPCO will host a conference call for the investment community today, May 14, 2012, at 11:00 AM ET. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 877-407-8291; international callers dial 201-689-8345 about 5-10 minutes prior to 11:00 AM ET. The conference call will also be available on replay starting at 1:00 PM ET on May 14, 2012 and ending on May 28, 2012. For the replay, please dial 877-660-6853 (replay account # 405, replay conference #394347). The access number for the replay for international callers is 201-612-7415 (replay account # 405, replay conference #394347).

About NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of technologically advanced electronic security equipment including intrusion and fire alarm systems, access control and door locking systems. The Company consists of NAPCO plus three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Alarm Lock, Continental Instruments, and Marks USA. The products are installed by security professionals worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and government applications. NAPCO products have earned a reputation for technical excellence, reliability and innovation, poising the Company for growth in the rapidly expanding electronic security market, a multi-billion dollar market.

For additional information on NAPCO, please visit the Company's web site at www.napcosecurity.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS	March 31, 2012		June 30, 2011
	(unaudited)		(audited)
	(In thousands except share data)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,997		$ 3,077
Accounts receivable, net of reserves	13,737		17,640
Inventories	19,806		19,986
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	791		950
Income tax receivable	133		--
Deferred income taxes	543		528
Total Current Assets	38,007		42,181
Inventories - non-current, net	4,466		4,201
Deferred income taxes	1,853		2,083
Property, plant and equipment, net	7,373		7,741
Intangible assets, net	11,517		12,316
Other assets	277		273
TOTAL ASSETS	$ 63,493		$ 68,795
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term debt	$ 12,172	*	$ 3,572
Accounts payable	3,309		4,649
Accrued expenses	1,658		2,553
Income tax payable	--		437
Accrued salaries and wages	1,426		1,785
Total Current Liabilities	18,565		12,996
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	8,926		20,205
Accrued income taxes	120		165
Total Liabilities	27,611		33,366
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 20,095,713 shares issued; 19,095,713 shares outstanding	201		201
Additional paid-in capital	14,080		14,072
Retained earnings	27,216		26,771
	41,497		41,044
Less: Treasury Stock, at cost (1,000,000 shares)	(5,615)		(5,615)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	35,882		35,429
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 63,493		$ 68,795

* Our existing revolving line of credit expires in August 2012. The Company has signed a term sheet with its primary bank which provides for extending both this line and the Company's term loan through 2017. However, there is no guarantee that this agreement will close. Accordingly, we have classified its balance as a current liability as of March 31, 2012.

NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
	Three months ended March 31,			Nine months ended March 31,
	2012	2011		2012	2011
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Net sales	$ 17,236	$ 17,760	$ 51,056		$ 50,695
Cost of sales	12,172	12,247	36,941		37,069
Gross Profit	5,064	5,513	14,115		13,626
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	4,375	4,856	12,673		13,155
Operating Income	689	657	1,442		471
Other expense:
Interest expense, net	287	328	889		1,333
Other, net	15	14	42		41
	302	341	931		1,374
Income (Loss) before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	387	316	511		(903)
Provision (Benefit) for income taxes	84	(379)	66		(621)
Net Income (Loss)	$ 303	$ 695	$ 445		$ (282)
Income (Loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.02	$ 0.04	$ 0.02		$ (0.01)
Diluted	$ 0.02	$ 0.04	$ 0.02		$ (0.01)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic	19,096,000	19,096,000	19,096,000		19,096,000
Diluted	19,409,000	19,193,000	19,253,000		19,096,000

NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
	Nine months ended March 31,
	2012	2011
	(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income (Loss)	$ 445	$ (282)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,638	1,703
Provision for doubtful accounts	--	32
Charge to obsolescence reserve	--	500
Deferred income taxes	215	(134)
Stock based compensation expense	8	52
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	3,903	2,261
Inventories	(85)	(404)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	159	81
Income tax receivable	(133)	(440)
Other assets	(44)	(32)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(3,077)	(1,086)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	3,029	2,251
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(430)	(454)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(430)	(454)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Principal payments on long-term debt	(2,679)	(3,679)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(2,679)	(3,679)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(80)	(1,882)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning	3,077	5,522
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Ending	$ 2,997	$ 3,640
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid, net	$ 938	$ 1,247
Income taxes paid	$ 467	$ 5

NAPCO SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NON-GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE* (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
	3 months ended March 31,		9 months ended March 31,
	2012	2011	2012	2011
Net income (loss) (GAAP)	$ 303	$ 695	$ 445	$ (282)
Add back provision (benefit) for income taxes	84	(379)	66	(621)
Add back interest and other expense	302	341	931	1,374
Operating income (GAAP)	689	657	1,442	471
Adjustments for non-GAAP measures of performance:
Add back amortization of acquisition-related intangibles	266	290	799	866
Add back stock-based compensation expense	--	14	8	52
Add back costs relating to Marks acquisition and consolidation	--	--	--	216
Add back costs associated with waivers and amendments to credit facilities	--	--	--	69
Adjusted non-GAAP operating income	955	961	2,249	1,674
Add back depreciation	292	285	838	837
Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)	$ 1,247	$ 1,246	$ 3,087	$ 2,511

* Non-GAAP Information. Certain non-GAAP measures are included in this press release, including EBITDA, non-GAAP operating income and Adjusted EBITDA. We define EBITDA as GAAP net income (loss) plus income tax expense (benefit), net interest expense and depreciation and amortization expense. Non-GAAP operating income does not include impairment of goodwill, amortization of intangibles, restructuring charges, stock-based compensation expense and other infrequent or unusual charges. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance the user's overall understanding of our financial performance. By excluding these charges our non-GAAP results provide information to management and investors that is useful in assessing NAPCO's core operating performance and in comparing our results of operations on a consistent basis from period to period. The presentation of this information is not meant to be a substitute for the corresponding financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures included in the above.

INVESTOR INQUIRIES:
Brett Maas
Hayden IR
(646) 536-7331
brett@haydenir.com

James Carbonara, Regional Vice President
Hayden IR
(646)-755-7412
Email: james@haydenir.com

Donald Weinberger
Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC
(212) 370-4500
don@wolfeaxelrod.com

SOURCE NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.

V&A at Licensing International Expo 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:24:11 -0400

Top 125 Global Licensors Account for Billions in Retail Sales

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:15:00 -0400

Media Contact:
Brent Diggins
Allison+Partners
(623) 201-5554
licensing@allisonpr.com

Top 125 Global Licensors Account for Billions in Retail Sales
License! Global reveals 20 new licensors in its annual list of licensing powerhouses
LOS ANGELES (May 11, 2012) – (Virtual Press Office) - License! Global (http://www.licensemag.com) today announced its annual Top 125 Global Licensors list, which ranks the world’s largest owners of intellectual property by annual retail sales. Companies on the list accounted for more than $192 billion in retail sales of licensed products, worldwide, in 2011.

This year’s list boasts 20 new licensors including Procter & Gamble, Weight Watchers, the National Hockey League and HGTV. Marking a significant change to this year’s list, Disney Consumer Products has now merged its listing with Marvel Entertainment.

The list reveals the magnitude of the licensing industry, as well as the consumer demand for licensed products around the world. Offering a low investment, high return and revenue-driving business model, licensing is now a key growth strategy for businesses of all sizes.

For the full License! Global Top 125 Global Licensors list visit http://www.licensemag.com.

The top five 2011 licensors rank as follows:

• No. 1: Disney Consumer Products reported $37.5 billion in retail sales through its licensing programs, which included Mickey Mouse, Disney Princesses, Disney Fairies, Toy Story, Cars and Marvel.

• No. 2: Iconix Brand Group reported $12 billion in retail sales, driven by its core direct-to-retail programs and international expansion. Notably in China, Iconix has already opened 200 stores with hundreds more planned in the near future.

• No. 3: Phillips-Van Heusen reported $10 billion in retail sales, up from $8.7 billion in 2010, driven by international growth of its Arrow, Izod and Van Heusen brands in China, India, the Middle East, Australia, Chile, Peru and Mexico.

• No. 4: Mattel reported $7 billion in retail sales of licensed merchandise driven by new product offerings across its portfolio of iconic brands, which include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Monster High and Fisher-Price.

• No. 5: Warner Bros. Consumer Products reported $6 billion in retail sales based on its continued expansion of the DC Comics superheroes, new content for theatrical and television, as well as live events.

A majority of licensors on the list will be exhibiting at next month’s Licensing Expo (http://www.licensingexpo.com), the licensing industry’s largest annual event, held June 12-14, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more than 30 years, the Licensing Expo has been the meeting place for the biggest names in the industry, attracting the world’s most recognizable brands and properties every year.

Kathy Ireland, CEO and chief designer of kathy ireland Worldwide (no. 25 on this year’s list), who has turned her name into a $2 billion licensing empire, will deliver the keynote address at Licensing Expo 2012, Tuesday, June 12, at 8:30 a.m.

About License! Global:
License! Global Magazine, published by Advanstar Communications, is the leading news source of the licensing industry, delivering award-winning editorial content covering trends, analysis and special reports about the global brand licensing and retail marketplace. Through its print edition, website, and daily online E-newsletter, License! Global reaches a total monthly audience of almost 90,000. Founded in 1998, License! Global's circulation is audited and verified by an independent company, Business Press Audit (BPA). Its readership is comprised of the world's leading retailers, licensors, licensees, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.

About Licensing Expo:
Licensing Expo (http://www.licensingexpo.com) is the licensing industry's largest annual event. A trade show for leveraging properties and brand equity to develop merchandise, Licensing Expo attracts more than 500 exhibitors representing more than 7,000 brands and properties in entertainment; sports; fashion and apparel; publishing; art and design; automotive; animation/anime; home and housewares; and lifestyle. Exhibitors include Fortune 500 consumer brands, film studios, publishing houses and other creative agencies. Attendees from more than 80 countries represent the world's leading retailers, manufacturers, distributors and licensing agents. The show is owned and organized by Advanstar Communications, Inc., is sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA), and is affiliated with License! Global magazine.

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Top 125 Global Licensors Account for Billions in Retail Sales

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:15:00 -0400

May 11, 2012 09:15 ET

Top 125 Global Licensors Account for Billions in Retail Sales

License! Global reveals 20 new licensors in its annual list of licensing powerhouses

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- License! Global (www.licensemag.com) today announced its annual Top 125 Global Licensors list, which ranks the world's largest owners of intellectual property by annual retail sales. Companies on the list accounted for more than $192 billion in retail sales of licensed products, worldwide, in 2011.

This year's list boasts 20 new licensors including Procter & Gamble, Weight Watchers, the National Hockey League and HGTV. Marking a significant change to this year's list, Disney Consumer Products has now merged its listing with Marvel Entertainment.

The list reveals the magnitude of the licensing industry, as well as the consumer demand for licensed products around the world. Offering a low investment, high return and revenue-driving business model, licensing is now a key growth strategy for businesses of all sizes.

For the full License! Global Top 125 Global Licensors list visit www.licensemag.com.

The top five 2011 licensors rank as follows:

No. 1: Disney Consumer Products reported $37.5 billion in retail sales through its licensing programs, which included Mickey Mouse, Disney Princesses, Disney Fairies, Toy Story, Cars and Marvel.
No. 2: Iconix Brand Group reported $12 billion in retail sales, driven by its core direct-to-retail programs and international expansion. Notably in China, Iconix has already opened 200 stores with hundreds more planned in the near future.
No. 3: Phillips-Van Heusen reported $10 billion in retail sales, up from $8.7 billion in 2010, driven by international growth of its Arrow, Izod and Van Heusen brands in China, India, the Middle East, Australia, Chile, Peru and Mexico.
No. 4: Mattel reported $7 billion in retail sales of licensed merchandise driven by new product offerings across its portfolio of iconic brands, which include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Monster High and Fisher-Price.
No. 5: Warner Bros. Consumer Products reported $6 billion in retail sales based on its continued expansion of the DC Comics superheroes, new content for theatrical and television, as well as live events.

A majority of licensors on the list will be exhibiting at next month's Licensing Expo (www.licensingexpo.com), the licensing industry's largest annual event, held June 12-14, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more than 30 years, the Licensing Expo has been the meeting place for the biggest names in the industry, attracting the world's most recognizable brands and properties every year.

Kathy Ireland, CEO and chief designer of kathy ireland Worldwide (no. 25 on this year's list), who has turned her name into a $2 billion licensing empire, will deliver the keynote address at Licensing Expo 2012, Tuesday, June 12, at 8:30 a.m.

About License! Global:

License! Global Magazine, published by Advanstar Communications, is the leading news source of the licensing industry, delivering award-winning editorial content covering trends, analysis and special reports about the global brand licensing and retail marketplace. Through its print edition, website, and daily online E-newsletter, License! Global reaches a total monthly audience of almost 90,000. Founded in 1998, License! Global's circulation is audited and verified by an independent company, Business Press Audit (BPA). Its readership is comprised of the world's leading retailers, licensors, licensees, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.

About Licensing Expo:

Licensing Expo (www.licensingexpo.com) is the licensing industry's largest annual event. A trade show for leveraging properties and brand equity to develop merchandise, Licensing Expo attracts more than 500 exhibitors representing more than 7,000 brands and properties in entertainment; sports; fashion and apparel; publishing; art and design; automotive; animation/anime; home and housewares; and lifestyle. Exhibitors include Fortune 500 consumer brands, film studios, publishing houses and other creative agencies. Attendees from more than 80 countries represent the world's leading retailers, manufacturers, distributors and licensing agents. The show is owned and organized by Advanstar Communications, Inc., is sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA), and is affiliated with License! Global magazine.

SOURCE Advanstar Communications

Lighting Science Group Ushers In The Light Ages With Advanced LED Lighting Intelligence, Control And Design

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:23:00 -0400

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Lighting Science Group Ushers In The Light Ages With Advanced LED Lighting Intelligence, Control And Design

New Definity® Motion Activated PAR 30 Wins Top LIGHTFAIR Innovation Award; 4" Glimpse™ LED Downlight Wins Next Generation Luminaires SSL Competition

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), one of the world's leading LED lighting companies, today unveiled some of the most advanced LED products to have been introduced to the lighting industry at LIGHTFAIR International. With a reputation as innovation leaders, the Company's world-class team of scientists and engineers redefined the boundaries of possibility in lighting technology with this year's suite of products and additions, all of which deliver on the efficiency and performance promises of LED.

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In addition to an impressive line up of residential, commercial, infrastructure and custom LED applications, the Company is displaying wirelessly controlled, intelligent luminaires; color tunable lights; advanced product design fixtures; advanced camera motion detection luminaires; and a bulb with integrated motion detection.

Lighting Science Group's new ultra-efficient J5 security light integrates video sensing with Wi-Fi operation and streams real time imaging to home computer or mobile devices making it ideal for commercial or residential applications. The J5 incorporates the Company's new PixelView™ video occupancy control system, which is also being shown directly integrated into many of Lighting Science Group's other luminaires. Whereas typical exterior occupancy controls using Passive Infrared (PIR) technology to detect motion can be severely compromised in hot or cold environments, the PixelView Occupancy Control system relies on image sensing and video processing. As such, the luminaire's ability to detect and characterize motion is unaffected by ambient conditions.

The Company's Definity Motion Activated PAR 30 is 80% more efficient than the 65-watt halogen lamp that it replaces and integrates both motion and ambient light sensing directly into the lamp, eliminating the need for separate controls. User configuration options built into the bulb include time delay, dimming range, and motion and distance sensitivity. Setting a new standard in advanced lighting control, the bulb won the top LIGHTFAIR International 2012 Judges Citation Award.

Mimicking the lumen (light) output of a 50-watt incandescent or halogen bulb in a downlight, the Company's 4 inch 9.5-watt Glimpse LED downlight maintains the same top-tier performance that has come to differentiate the company's LED products from its competitors, while offering an improved, innovative thermal design that reduces the volume of raw materials needed for assembly by up to 70%. The product was selected as a 2012 Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid State Lighting (SSL) Indoor Competition winner. The competition is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Illuminating Engineering Society, and the International Association of Lighting Designers.

"While other companies are struggling to develop performance LED lighting products, we are bringing to market some of the most advanced and exciting lighting products in the world," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer of Lighting Science Group. "Demonstrating our speed to market—most of these new innovations that we are showing at LIGHTFAIR will be in the market by the end of this year or the beginning of next year."

The new product line joins the Company's suite of products that have found applications ranging from use in NASA outer space ventures; to artistic designs that span skyscraper silhouettes; to everyday, practical implementations for American homes and businesses that save families and business owners significant amounts of money on electricity bills. On the global stage, Lighting Science Group has become synonymous with the ultra-efficient lighting revolution, and at home the Company is most commonly viewed as the fulfillment of America's clean technology promise.

"At Lighting Science Group, we continue to push the innovation and performance envelope so our customers benefit from long-lasting, high output and environmentally responsible LED lighting products that make economic sense—welcome to the light ages," added Haworth.

For more information about Lighting Science Group's LED lighting solutions, visit www.lsgc.com or drop by booth # 215 at LIGHTFAIR International.

About Lighting Science Group

Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSCG) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 1000 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at www.lsgc.com.

Forward Looking Statement. Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the performance of Lighting Science Group and its products and/or use terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "soon," "will," "first of many" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of Lighting Science Group with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. In evaluating these statements, you should carefully review the risk factors detailed under "Risk Factors" in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE Lighting Science Group

Exclusive Industry Panel for Medical Device Developers - "The Great Innovators: A Sit-Down Chat with Dr. Thomas Fogarty & Dean Kamen

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:44:00 -0400

PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

This new Q&A session features industry leaders Dean Kamen and Dr. Thomas Fogarty offering their insights into the future of medical device development. Free for attendees at MD&M East Philadelphia on May 23.

On Wednesday, May 23 at 2:30pm, Medical Design & Manufacturing East (MD&M East) will present the special panel, "The Great Innovators: A Sit-Down Chat with Dr. Thomas Fogarty & Dean Kamen." Led by UBM Canon's Director of Content, Rich Nass, this live Q&A panel will feature renowned inventor Dean Kamen, and MDEA Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dr. Thomas Fogarty.

Mr. Kamen and Dr. Fogarty are two of the most important and innovative minds in the medical device industry today. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to interact directly with Mr. Kamen and Dr. Fogarty as they answer questions and share their insights into the future of medical device development and technology. This panel is free to all Expo attendees. Complete details and registration information are available at MDMEast.com.

About Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and advocate for science and technology. He has more than 440 U.S. and foreign patents and invented the first wearable infusion pump and the first wearable insulin pump for diabetes. Some of the many devices Mr. Kamen has worked on include the HomeChoice™ peritoneal dialysis system, Hydroflex™ surgical irrigation pump, the Crown™ stent, iBOT™ mobility device, and the Segway® Human Transporter. Mr. Kamen was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 2000, the Lemelson-MIT Prize 2002, and has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2005.

About Dr. Thomas Fogarty

Dr. Thomas Fogarty's vast accomplishments in the medical device industry include having founded or co-founded more than 33 medical companies. Fogarty holds 135 patents on surgical instruments, among them the Fogarty balloon embolectomy catheter which revolutionized vascular surgery, became the first minimally invasive surgical device, and is still commonly used. Before Fogarty invented the arterial embolectomy catheter, up to 50% of patients were dying or losing limbs during surgery to remove blood clots. Fogarty's inventions have saved the lives of millions of people.

About MD&M East Exposition

MD&M East Expo will run from Tuesday, May 22through Thursday, May 24 on the main floor of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. MD&M East provides medical device engineers, R&D, quality, regulatory, design, and manufacturing contact with hundreds of the industry's medical OEM contract service providers, suppliers and consultants. Developers can quickly evaluate and compare end-to-end manufacturing solutions in one single location. Every stage of the product development cycle is represented, from research and design through regulatory approval and end-product marketing. Exposition registration is complimentary to qualified members of the medtech community at http://www.MDMEast.com.

Event Details
MD&M East

Exposition: May 22-24, 2012

Conference: May 21-24, 2012

Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

*Special panel "The Great Innovators: A Sit-Down Chat with Dr. Thomas Fogarty & Dean Kamen" - Wednesday, May 23, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Innovation Briefs Theater, Booth 589, MD&M East Exhibit Floor

http://www.MDMEast.com

Editorial Contact:

Nannette Nolan
Marketing Manager, Medical Events
UBM Canon
nannette.nolan@ubm.com
+1-310-996-9468

SOURCE UBM Canon

€99 million investment activity in the first quarter of 2012, with the office sector accounting for 93% of the total volume

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:39:54 -0400

Croydon ready to get a great new vibe

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:36:19 -0400

May 14th, 2012

Croydon ready to get a great new vibe
(Virtual Press Office) - Croydon’s is set to become a vibrant place to live, work and play thanks to the raft of new housing developments being planned in the Town Centre.

That is the view of Bob Hay, managing director of Streets Ahead estates agents, who has just been secured as the latest speaker at the Live Croydon housing seminar, to be held at Fairfield Halls, on Tuesday, May 22nd.

Mr Hay said: “Having attended the Develop Croydon conferences in 2010 and 2011, we have been telling developer clients for the past two years about the benefits of investing in Croydon and the general buzz that will be created once the Ruskin Square and Saffron Square schemes are completed.

“As well as boosting an area that is currently void of residential homes, first class new office developments, shops, restaurants and coffee shops will provide a new leisure area which will encourage the workers who commute to Croydon to say in the central area after they finish work.

“It will create the type of work/leisure environments which are popular around areas such as Canary Wharf, Central London, Camden, Victoria and Clapham and will dramatically change the first impressions of Croydon for those arriving at East or West Croydon stations.

“Even for those sitting on trains just passing through East Croydon it is very likely to improve their perception of Croydon as a place to visit, work and live.”

At the conference, Streets Ahead will provide statistics to demonstrate the numbers of new enquiries from businesses expressing interest in relocating to East Croydon, as well as interest from homebuyers and tenants wishing to rent in the town.

Mr Hay added: “We are able to provide invaluable market knowledge for the developers committed or interested in investing in this exciting future of Croydon development.
“Streets Ahead is working with Berkeley Homes and Fairview New Homes as well as with other clients at sites with or about to obtain planning permission.”

The Live Croydon event is aimed at developers and investors, registered social landlords, housebuilders, architects, contractors and housing associations, will also explore ways in which the authority is looking to work in partnerships to continue its strong record of housing delivery across the borough.

Other confirmed speakers include London Borough of Croydon chief executive Jon Rouse, director of planning and building control Mike Kiely and head of housing development and growth partnerships Beverley Nomafo and deputy service head for spatial planning Steve Dennington plus Richard De Cani, director of strategy and policy of TFL London.

The private sector will also be well represented with Charles Holland, director of FAT Architects; Sue Riddlestone, chief executive and co-founder of BioRegional; Harry Lewis, land and planning director of Berkeley Homes; and Daren Nathan, director of new business and development of Durkan Homes; among the speakers. The event will be hosted by Robert Gordon Clark, executive chairman of the London Communications Agency.

Topics for conversation will include collaborative working for building new sustainable communities and affordable housing; the London Borough of Croydon’s relaxation of planning rules and regulations; funding opportunities and challenges including the introduction of a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to help fund infrastructure and conversion schemes from redundant offices and other buildings to residential properties.

Tickets priced £90-plus VAT, to include refreshments and a buffet lunch, are available at http://www.participant.co.uk/livecroydon2012

For more details on the event visit http://www.livecroydon.co.uk

For further press information please contact:
John Payne
White Label Consultants
Tel: 020 8726 7968 (office)
Tel: 07976 436433 (mobile)
Email: john@whitelabelconsultants.org.uk

GSMA Announces New Developments for Mobile Asia Expo

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:41:26 -0400

Béquet Confections to Introduce Cinnamon Swirl Caramel at 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show (Booth #5544)

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:52:52 -0400

Venus Wafers launches Non-GMO certified Water Cracker

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:27:03 -0400

May 16, 2012

For information, please contact:
Michael Thompson, Venus Wafers, Inc.
800-545-4538 • mthompson@venuswafers.com

Venus Wafers launches Non-GMO certified Stoned Wheat crackers

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:22:44 -0400

May 16, 2012

For information, please contact:
Michael Thompson, Venus Wafers, Inc.
800-545-4538 • mthompson@venuswafers.com

Coach Farm to Unveil Trimmed Down Goat Milk Yogurt at Summer Fancy Food

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:22:17 -0400

Busy Bee Apiaries partners with Sitti Restaurant to Bring rooftop Honeybees to Downtown Raleigh

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:21 -0400

Cadbury Cookies Expanded Gift Assortment

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:41:10 -0400

Cadbury Cookies are now Kosher

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:28:33 -0400

Acme Import Co. announces the addition of Coronet Danish Cookies

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:17:08 -0400

Bold, New Look for Rising Sun Farms

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:36:54 -0400

Hudson Valley Farms and parent company, Bedemco, announces new retail assortment: Seeds of Peace, supporting international peace initiatives.

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:39:50 -0400

Contact: Gil Paul
Hudson Valley Farms
Office: 914.683.1119. ext 23
Mobile: 917.515.6693
gil@bedemco.com
http://www.seeds4peace.com

MobileFocus Tops The Media Events At CTIA Wireless!

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:39:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 11:39 ET

MobileFocus Tops The Media Events At CTIA Wireless!

More than 45 exhibitors and 200 press attend demo showcase

About Pepcom Inc.

MobileFocus is a registered trademark of Pepcom Inc. CTIA Wireless is a mark of CTIA – The Wireless Association. All company names are marks of their respective owners.

SOURCE Pepcom(R) Inc.

MOBILEFOCUS TOPS THE MEDIA EVENTS AT CTIA WIRELESS!

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:39:55 -0400

MOBILEFOCUS TOPS THE MEDIA EVENTS AT CTIA WIRELESS!
More than 45 exhibitors and 200 press attend demo showcase
DELRAY BEACH, FL, MAY 10, 2012- (Virtual Press Office) - Pepcom’s jazz-themed MobileFocus® apparently struck the right chord with CTIA Wireless® exhibitors and press, as 48 technology companies and 220 journalists and analysts attended the annual demo showcase on May 8th in New Orleans. That made MobileFocus the biggest media event at the show, more than twice the size of its nearest competitor.

“The turnout for this event solidifies MobileFocus as the must-attend media event at CTIA Wireless,” said Jon Pepper, a partner at Pepcom Inc. “Exhibitors and press want an original technology showcase with style and substance, not ‘me-too’ or generic demo events, and we deliver that with MobileFocus.”

Exhibitors at this year’s MobileFocus included American Express, AT&T, AVG, Bitdefender, Boingo Wireless, Box, DeLorme, DocuSign, Energizer, Escort, Gazelle, Hillcrest Labs, HTC, Huawei, Inrix, Iridium, Jabra, Kingston, Leap Wireless, LG, Lifeproof, Lookout, Mastercard, Micron, Monster, Mozilla, Nik Software, Nokia, NQ Mobile, NXP, PayAnywhere, Phiaton, Plantronics, Qualcomm, Quickoffice, RadioShack, Research in Motion, Samsung, Sandvine, Sensory, SugarSync, T-Mobile, Tech21, Toshiba, uTest, Western Digital, Wi-Ex, and WildTangent.

Pepcom’s next demo event is Digital Experience® in New York on June 21 in New York. Companies interested in participating should contact Jen Ferency at 561.278.5094 (jen@pepcom.com) or Jon Pepper at 212.355.6326 (jon@pepcom.com).

About Pepcom Inc.
Pepcom® Inc., based in Delray Beach, FL, is the leader in technology showcase events, joining the world’s top technology companies with the most influential press and analysts. You can visit http://www.pepcom.com or http://www.facebook.com/pepcom for more information.

MobileFocus is a registered trademark of Pepcom Inc. CTIA Wireless is a mark of CTIA – The Wireless Association. All company names are marks of their respective owners.

Media contact for Pepcom:
Linda Parlon
Media Manager
Pepcom Inc.
linda@pepcom.com
(561) 278-5816
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Colliers International Retail Report Highlights Upbeat First Quarter, Consumer Confidence

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 08:00 ET

Colliers International Retail Report Highlights Upbeat First Quarter, Consumer Confidence

Discounters, Restaurants, and Auto Parts Rank Among the Top Vertical Markets for Retailers

SEATTLE, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. retail real estate industry, boosted by higher consumer spending, experienced a better-than-expected first quarter in 2012, according to a new nine-page report just published by Colliers International's Retail Services Group. Colliers International released its Spring 2012 United States Retail Highlights report, which looks closely at industry trends and a series of retail market performance indicators such as vacancies, net absorption, construction, and rental rates.

Key Findings
Colliers' key takeaways from the report include:

Technology Trends: Retailers are allocating additional capital expenditure dollars to technology upgrades expected to improve omnichannel integration, better automate merchandise assortment planning, and enhance the interactive aspects of both the online and in-store experience.
Consumer Confidence: Consumer spending has increased but may not be sustainable until personal after-tax incomes increase.
Top-Performing Categories: According to the Colliers Retailer Report Card, discounters, restaurants, and auto parts retailers currently rank the highest in overall performance for the first quarter of 2012.
2012 Predictions: Six of the nine predictions that Colliers International made at the beginning of 2012 are playing out as expected. Among them: continuing growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector is driving the economy; retailers are offering more exclusive, limited edition products and promotions to generate excitement and revenue; and high-profile acquisitions, such as last week's Bed Bath & Beyond offer to Cost Plus, are on the rise as companies flush with capital seek out higher-yield investment opportunities.

In the report, Ann Natunewicz, National Manager of Retail Research for Colliers International's Retail Services Group, and author of the report, explains: "Definitive signs of a self-sustaining recovery continue to elude us . . . but we remain cautiously optimistic that retail performance in 2012 will exceed the muted expectations predicted for the year."

"The 2012 retail industry has benefitted from a combination of pent-up demand that has spurred consumer spending, a slight easing in underwriting standards that has begun to move lending, and historically low interest rates that have attracted investment capital from yield-seeking investors," said Natunewicz.

Additional data and insights are available in a complete PDF version of the nine-page report at http://www.colliers.com/content/Colliers_US_Retail_Report_Q12012.pdf.

For more information about Colliers International, visit us at Booth #S243 R Street at the upcoming ICSC Annual RECon Convention in Las Vegas, May 20-22.

Further, connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and SlideShare.

About Colliers International
Colliers International is the third-largest commercial real estate services company in the world, with over 12,300 professionals operating out of more than 522 offices in 62 countries. A subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV; TSX: FSV and FSV.PR.U), it focuses on accelerating success for its clients by seamlessly providing a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide, including global corporate solutions, brokerage, property and asset management, hotel investment sales and consulting, valuation, consulting and appraisal services, mortgage banking and research. Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News magazines ranked Colliers International the top U.S. real estate company. The latest annual survey by the Lipsey Company ranked Colliers International as the second-most recognized commercial real estate firm in the world.

SOURCE Colliers International

SAP Further Extends Real-Time Data Platform With "Big Data" Capabilities

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:49:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced advanced support and integration with Hadoop environments including an expanded "big data" partner council and customer showcases. These "big data" integration capabilities are planned in SAP® Data Services and SAP® Information Steward software with the release of service pack 4 for the SAP HANA® platform. SAP also showcased game-changing business results among customers, made possible by "big data" implementations based on the SAP real-time data platform. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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The SAP real-time data platform, based on the flagship SAP HANA platform, includes data management capabilities from SAP Sybase IQ, SAP Sybase ESP, SAP Sybase ASE and SAP Enterprise Information Management. It unlocks business value from "big data" by providing for real-time decision support within the window of opportunity with extreme capabilities to ingest, store and process big data in real-time.

"Groundbreaking innovations like SAP HANA help our customers access and deliver information at unprecedented speeds — up to 100,000 times faster than before — and empower them with fundamentally new ways to run their businesses and master 'big data,'" said Steve Lucas, global executive vice president and general manager, Database & Technology, SAP. "The SAP real-time data platform delivers an information value chain that uncovers and harnesses the right information at the right moment by moving data among SAP HANA, SAP Sybase IQ and Hadoop file systems."

Customer Showcases "Big Data" Results Powered by SAP HANA

MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY analyzes genomes for cancer research and treatment. By building an information value chain that uses SAP HANA with R, open source programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics, for real-time analysis and Hadoop for preprocessing DNA sequences, the company found a way to shorten the genome analysis time from several days down to only 20 minutes.

"Going from a process measured in days to one measured in minutes is radically transforming our customer relationships," said Yukihisa Kato, CTO and director, MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY. "Using the SAP real-time data platform with SAP HANA at its core will be critical to our DNA going forward and to future business growth."

SAP Enterprise Information Management Solutions to Power Access to All "Big Data" Sources

SAP envisions SAP Data Services and SAP Information Steward as the industry's first and only unified solution for data quality, data integration, text data processing, data profiling and metadata management. The company aims to allow users to unlock the full business potential of "big data" by making it easier to integrate and synthesize information across an enterprise's SAP and non-SAP applications. SAP Data Services and SAP Information Steward are intended to provide both business users and IT with an intuitive and comprehensive information management solution with planned enhancements that include:

Hadoop integration: reading from and loading to Hive and Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS), rapid batch updating and loading to SAP HANA, SAP® Sybase® IQ server and any other data store, resulting in faster performance
Text data processing: extending the data view to analyze data sources by performing linguistic analysis and extracting relevant content from files, Web logs and social media
Authoritative and trustworthy data: helping users understand, assess and improve the quality of data by integrating data quality scorecards directly within business intelligence (BI) and enterprise applications so users can immediately determine the accuracy of the data and if necessary take corrective action

"Our goal is to help organizations access build and govern information value chains across all data sources," said Lucas. "With our enterprise information management solutions, customers will have the ability to easily understand and access any data source — be it from an SAP, custom or partner application, enterprise database or new data sources such as Hadoop — so they can now better manage information throughout the organization."

SAP Extends "Big Data" Partner Ecosystem

SAP has set up a "big data" partner council that will co-innovate to produce solutions uncovering use cases and architectures that leverage the SAP real-time data platform and Hadoop. The council will include a cross-section of companies, including startups, hardware vendors, software providers and technology services organizations that will collaborate together with SAP on select projects in the SAP® Co-Innovation Lab. The cornerstone of this strategy is building a strong integration with the Hadoop ecosystem, starting with Cloudera, the leading provider of enterprise-grade Hadoop data management software, services and training. By co-innovating with Cloudera, the top contributor to the Hadoop development community, SAP plans to enable customers to go beyond business analytics and into the world of next-generation applications that innovate on data and open the door to myriad new possibilities.

"We are very excited to work with SAP to provide customers with real-time insights from their Hadoop environments using our complementary solutions," said Mike Olson, co-founder and CEO, Cloudera. "The SAP real-time data platform, combined with the Cloudera Hadoop Distribution, will deliver unmatched capabilities in next-generation 'big data' applications and analytics to the enterprise."

SAP today also announced a number of innovations on the SAP HANA platform. For more information, see "SAP Continues to Expand Capabilities and Scale of SAP HANA Platform."

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About SAP

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SAP Continues to Expand Capabilities and Scale of SAP HANA® Platform and Ease Developer Adoption

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:32:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced innovations on the SAP HANA® platform, including the release of service pack 4, new access to a development sandbox for SAP HANA in the cloud via Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the next step in a program encouraging startups to develop on SAP HANA. SAP and HP also unveiled the first results on enhanced mixed load benchmark that highlights speed of ad-hoc analysis on detailed and fresh data. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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"SAP HANA is seeing widespread adoption and customer success. With SAP HANA SP4 we continue to raise the bar on breakthrough performance and extensive scale," said Dr. Vishal Sikka, member of the SAP Executive Board, Technology & Innovation. "We are committed to an open real-time platform for developers and end-users and will continue to provide this non-disruptively to our partners and customers."

Service Pack 4 for SAP HANA Now Generally Available

With the SAP HANA platform, customers can easily add new capabilities with service packs instead of costly upgrades. The newest service pack for SAP HANA also offers native text searching capabilities on structured and unstructured content, seamless and optimized interoperability with the R open-source statistical environment and additional in-database predictive and business functions for rapid deployment and faster processing. SAP HANA also expands the interoperability of platform support for "big data" by providing interoperability with the open source Apache™ Hadoop™ technologies.

Native text searching: The additional native predictive and business functions within the SAP HANA database allow for developers, partners and customers to build powerful and fast predictive applications on the platform. Native text searching on structured and unstructured content offers the ability to procure, process, model and search text content directly in the real-time SAP HANA database, so results can run lighting fast and be called by business intelligence (BI) tools, applications or the forthcoming, planned SAP® BusinessObjects™ Predictive Analysis software. The functions can also be easily implemented, resulting in rapid application deployment and faster development. Several SAP business applications, such as SAP® Smart Meter Analytics software, and partner solutions utilize these functions for fast in-database predictive processing.
R interoperability with SAP HANA: Furthermore, the interoperability of R with SAP HANA opens up all the statistical functions available in one of the world's most popular open source projects to business analysts and data scientists who want to use the power of the SAP HANA platform. This new interoperability relies on a highly optimized and secure connection between SAP HANA and R to solve business-critical problems in real time. Analysts and developers can quickly and easily connect to and call R functions from within SAP HANA and make the results available for consumption by end users within seconds.
Interoperability of SAP HANA with open source Apache™ Hadoop™: SAP Data Services software will provide capabilities to use Hadoop as a data store and be interoperable with the "big data" Hadoop framework.
In addition, this service pack supports the general availability of the SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW) application, which has become the most successful early adoption program in SAP history.

SAP HANA Now Available for Developers on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Developer instances of SAP HANA are now available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. For the first time, developers can get access to the ground-breaking in-memory technology from SAP through a highly-scalable and low-cost infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Developers who sign up are able to run their own pre-configured HANA instance to create their data analysis application. Along with a host of third-party development tools already available on AWS, this compelling and attractive solution is a major step for SAP to build-out the global ecosystem of SAP HANA developers. Developers can sign-up through the "SAP HANA Developer Center" page of SAP Community Network.

"SAP HANA on AWS for developers is an important milestone in our relationship with SAP," said Terry Wise, director, Worldwide Partner Ecosystem, Amazon Web Services. "With this offering, we are providing customers the ability to begin developing enterprise business applications leveraging the power of SAP HANA in a matter of minutes. The large scale in-memory capabilities on our scalable, flexible, pay-as-you-go platform will reduce the barrier of entry for many developers."

Startup Focus Program Enables Further Innovation on SAP HANA

The SAP Startup Focus program is designed to enable startups to innovate on SAP HANA as their underlying platform of choice. The ten startups currently in the accelerator program focus on areas as diverse as social media analytics from NextPrinciples and Passenger, to industry-specific solutions from Optessa, Nexvisionix, Basis Technologies and AlertEnterprise. Space-Time Insight and Ankhor Software offer new ways of visualizing data while Zettaset offers an integration solution for SAP HANA and Hadoop. For specific reports, the performance improvements the startups have seen with SAP HANA have ranged from 300 times to cases as extreme as Taulia's, which managed to reduce risk analysis business process from two to five days to under three seconds.

These startups are showcasing their applications at SAPPHIRE NOW onsite in the "SAP HANA Test Drive" area. To further underscore the company's intention to deliver SAP HANA as a platform for development, the SAP Startup Focus program is closely aligned with the new US$155 million "SAP HANA Real-Time Fund" to identify and foster such startups on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit the SAP Startup Focus program page on sap.com.

SAP Defines New Benchmark for SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse

In order to reflect evolving customer requirements which demand greater ad-hoc query capabilities on real-time data, SAP has developed a new standard application benchmark for the SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW) application called the enhanced mixed load (EML) benchmark. This standard performance benchmark is the first to provide a standard performance measurement of near real-time, ad-hoc analysis and reporting on continuously updated data.

HP is the first partner to deliver a certified result for this new EML benchmark. This benchmark showcases the ability of SAP NetWeaver BW on SAP HANA running on HP AppSystem for SAP HANA, to exceed customer expectations for high-performance analytics with near real-time data sets. For a detailed independent white paper describing the testing environment and business value, visit experiencesaphana.com.

SAP and HP to Help Organizations such as Hilti Corporation to Rapidly Deploy Large-Scale solutions on SAP HANA Platform

SAP and HP have partnered to help companies process and analyze higher volumes of data from business-critical applications to drive innovation with HP AppSystems for SAP HANA. The new scale-out solution of HP AppSystems for SAP HANA is a pre-integrated, tested and supported converged system featuring servers, storage, networking and management software. It is the first enterprise-class real-time analytics solution optimized to run SAP business application workloads while offering a completely automated failover mechanism for high availability and disaster tolerance technology. It includes HP ProLiant BladeSystem BL680c servers and the HP X9300 IBRIX Network Storage System with HP P6500 Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA).

Hilti Corporation, a leading provider of technology for the global construction industry, is one of the first organizations planning to run 30 terabytes of data from SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA on the HP AppSystem for SAP HANA.

"SAP and HP are helping Hilti to provide better customer service and develop innovations in the global construction industry with SAP HANA and HP Converged Infrastructure, said Christian Ritter, head of Performance Competency Center, Finance, HR and Reporting, Global IT, Hilti. "We look forward to deploy our 30 TB of SAP NetWeaver BW on the SAP HANA platform and benefiting from SAP and HP's close collaboration in scale-out architecture."

To help organizations implement their roadmaps for SAP HANA in a more timely and cost-effective manner, HP and SAP are partnering to develop new rapid deployment solutions for SAP HANA.

"Exabytes of digital information are created, captured and replicated every day around the world, making it complicated and time-consuming for organizations to manage and exploit the data," said Martin Fink, senior vice president, Business Critical Systems, HP. "With HP AppSystems and rapid-deployment solutions for SAP HANA, organizations should be able to achieve real-time insight from their data, speeding and simplifying the decision-making process across the enterprise."

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Newsbyte: SAP HANA® Offers Multi-Node Capabilities to Help Customers Scale Out

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A company's ability to grow with its data is critical. Increasingly, organizations are challenged to draw deeper insights from larger data sets in shrinking windows of time. To empower customers in this regard, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) offers scale-out capabilities with the SAP HANA® platform so that customers can grow their deployments to multiple nodes, supporting multi-terabyte data sets to provide real-time insights on big data. More than 50 percent of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that offer x86 servers now deliver servers certified to run SAP HANA in a scale-out environment, including leading SAP technology partners Fujitsu, HP and IBM. In addition, SAP and Intel have collaborated to optimize SAP HANA to run optimally on Intel processors, enabling greater business agility and innovative usage models that let customers respond to changing conditions in real time. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

"Our ongoing, joint engineering collaboration allowed SAP HANA to take full advantage of the powerful performance, reliability and availability features of the Intel Xeon processor E7 family," said Diane Bryant, vice president and general manager of Intel's Datacenter and Connected Systems Group. "The optimization of SAP HANA for Intel processors allows customers to achieve much more efficient results, increasing their record-breaking performance and scalability for mission-critical applications for increased business value."

SAP HANA delivers scale-up and scale-out solutions for clients to run big data, growth-oriented applications and analytics — including high-volume instances of the SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse application — by rapidly scaling to many nodes in high-performance and high-availability configurations. Other key benefits include:

Ability to handle large volumes of data: In addition to compression of data that fundamentally reduces the amount of memory required, SAP HANA grows with the number of data volumes across multiple nodes. SAP has validated 16 nodes and has not seen limitations on a large number of nodes now certified on demand for partners and customers.
Better failover and high availability: High availability enables the failover of a node within a distributed SAP HANA database. With cluster configurations, failover uses a cold standby node and gets triggered automatically. If a node fails, the database on a standby server can be cold-started and returns to its last consistent state by replaying the log since the last save point from shared storage. Distributed processing of data allows systems to scale beyond one server and can remove the single point of failure.
End-to-end improvement in performance: Increasing nodes of SAP HANA clusters enables distribution of data loading and analysis utilizing massively parallel processing (MPP) capabilities.

"With the scale out of SAP HANA, we see almost linear improvement in performance with additional computing nodes," said Dr. Vishal Sikka, member of the SAP Executive Board, Technology & Innovation. "Recently, in our research labs, we have assembled the largest SAP HANA system that scales to 100 nodes, 4000 computing cores and 100 TB in DRAM. Now CIOs can adopt in-memory databases for large deployments with peace of mind that it can grow with their data and provide breakthrough improvement in end-to-end performance."

The business value of SAP HANA was demonstrated recently through scalability testing performed by SAP on SAP HANA with a 16-node server cluster. During the testing, SAP HANA allowed SAP NetWeaver BW-like queries to be executed on 100 billion rows of sales and distribution data with sub-second performance results, without any indexing or tuning required. The results of this testing highlights the ability of SAP HANA to enable customers to perform real-time analytics directly on raw transactional data without going through traditional extract, transform and load (ETL) processes and building of aggregates or materialized views. Details on the testing can be found in a recently released SAP HANA performance white paper.

For additional information regarding SAP HANA and in-memory computing technology, visit the Experience SAP HANA website. For announcements, blog posts, videos and other coverage during SAPPHIRE NOW, visit the Events Newsroom.

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With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe. To be held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012, this enhanced, real-time event connects attendees on site with global participants through state-of-the-art broadcast studios and an online experience that incorporates the latest social media and community functionality. Whether on site or online, participants can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. For more information, visit www.sapphirenow.com. Follow SAPPHIRE NOW on Twitter at @SAPPHIRENOW and visit the Events Newsroom at www.events.news-sap.com.

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SAP Broadens Analytics Reach With New Stake in Data Discovery and Visualization Market

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced intuitive software that turns data into answers for people across organizations. SAP® Visual Intelligence software allows employees, departments and lines of business to creatively visualize and analyze information and apply it to individual and group decision-making. A desktop version of SAP BusinessObjects Explorer® software, SAP Visual Intelligence is powered by the SAP HANA® platform and empowers users to perform data discovery regardless of technical skill level. With the new application, business users can take advantage of existing data investments that their IT organizations have built and maintained without tasking IT to produce reports. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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No matter where users sit in a company, they want a way to easily explore, mash up and share information to make better decisions and find new opportunities — without having to task IT to deliver reports. Companies are also looking to maximize existing business intelligence (BI) investments; expanding access allows more people to take advantage of a wealth of existing data and systems to make better-informed decisions.

"The category of visual data discovery has become a must-have component of the BI tool portfolio and SAP has upped its capabilities with its latest product, SAP Visual Intelligence," said Cindi Howson, founder, BI Scorecard. "Ease of use, time to insight and business agility are key reasons for the rapid growth of visual data discovery that provides users with greater self service with minimal IT support. SAP BusinessObjects Explorer provided ease of use, but the release of SAP Visual Intelligence brings greater flexibility and richer analysis."

"3M is a diversified company consisting of six different businesses units operating across various industries globally. As a result, we are a data-rich organization that relies on SAP to deliver intuitive BI solutions," said Jeff Robinson, IT manager, Global Business Intelligence, 3M. "SAP Visual Intelligence puts our people in the driver's seat because they can truly discover data on the fly. And because SAP handles the work of combining multiple data sources backed by in-memory technology, self-service analysis hits our users' screens in seconds."

Empowering Users in Any Industry or Line of Business to Explore Data and Find Answers

SAP Visual Intelligence draws upon the company's expertise in 24 industries, 10 lines of business and global footprint to deliver a product that any company can use to deliver answers to users everywhere. For example:

A loan officer at a bank might wonder how the bank is performing regionally across multiple categories of loans and demographics. Typically this would involve intensive efforts downloading and bringing together information from corporate as well as public data sources to find answers, which would be done manually each time a refresh is needed. SAP Visual Intelligence enables the loan officer to create an automated routine to download census information, combine it with regional loan data as well as additional region and state details to enrich the data. The information could be immediately plotted on a map to discover that loan business had increased 25 percent in the past two years for high-income earners in a specific zip code but new loan applications had slowed significantly. At the next meeting, the team could put together a new campaign targeting sales of loans in the high income areas.
A regional manager for a healthy snack company might be tasked with increasing sales of a new health bar in the western region. Working with a business analyst and SAP Visual Intelligence, the regional manager could easily access sales numbers for the last three years and combine this with point of sale data to see that the majority of sales were coming from small stores running a new campaign. On the spot, the regional manager and business analyst could expand the campaign to a broader market and eliminate poorly performing campaigns.
Responsible for analyzing the numbers of defects across plants and suppliers, a business analyst at a global manufacturing firm could use SAP Visual Intelligence to pull enterprise data as well as external data files sent by suppliers. A mash up of the data might reveal that specific parts and one particular supplier are responsible for 80 percent of the defects. As a result, the engineering team could work with the supplier on correcting the issues.

Fast, Engaging Way of Finding Answers Buried in Massive Amounts of Data

Building on SAP BusinessObjects Explorer, SAP Visual Intelligence leverages SAP HANA to help users ignite their creativity with beautiful and interactive visualizations, allowing them to ask any question without the need for predefined queries, reports or dashboards. SAP Visual Intelligence removes roadblocks to information so business users can find real-time answers on any volume of data. The engaging interface increases the usage of data and ability to derive answers and make better decisions. SAP Visual Intelligence enables ad-hoc discovery everywhere, across all data — from spreadsheets to sales, finance, marketing, customer, social, geo-location, third-party and other business data.

Analytics Innovations Revolutionize the Decision-Making Process

Recognized as the BI market share leader by Gartner, today's announcement is another of example of SAP's commitment to investing and expanding its analytics portfolio to respond to the needs of customers and the market. Recently announced SAP® BusinessObjects™ Predictive Analysis software is intended to help users improve decision-making by predicting future outcomes. Additional planned enhancements to SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions aim to deliver more mobile analytics options, richer insight, improved collaborative decision-making and deeper SAP applications integration. The improved capabilities are planned to help companies extract the most business value from the massive amounts of data that are generated today.

"SAP Visual Intelligence revolutionizes decision-making by offering every person in an organization a fast and extremely easy to use way of discovering answers from any data," said John Schweitzer, senior vice president and general manager, Analytics, SAP. "SAP solutions for analytics empower people with precise information anytime and anywhere using beautiful visualizations, enabling rapid response to events as they unfold. SAP delivers a powerful and comprehensive analytics portfolio that helps companies adapt to constant change so they can achieve remarkable results."

For more information and demos about SAP Visual Intelligence, visit www.experienceexplorer.com. For a closer look, see: "Screenshots: SAP Broadens Analytics Reach."

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SAP Delivers New Applications Built on the SAP HANA® Platform

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) continues to deliver on its innovation agenda and announced today a new wave of solutions built on the SAP HANA® platform. These real-time solutions aim to help customers drive new business value with advanced reporting, analysis and planning capabilities in the context of their lines of business and industries. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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"SAP's innovation continues with the delivery of these new applications that are simple to use, easy to implement and are built on an open real-time platform," said Dr. Vishal Sikka, member of the SAP Executive Board, Technology & Innovation. "These applications take advantage of detailed and fresh data, doing complex analysis on-the-fly to power interactive decision-making on mobile devices and in the cloud."

The solutions announced today are:

SAP® Sales and Operations Planning application
SAP® Cash Forecasting analytic application
SAP® Planning and Consolidation application
SAP® Collections Insight analytic application
SAP® Sales Pipeline Analysis analytic content
SAP® Bank Analyzer rapid-deployment solution for financial reporting with SAP HANA
SAP® Deposits Management rapid-deployment solution for transaction history analysis with SAP HANA
SAP® Supplier InfoNet site

Next Generation Planning Applications powered by SAP HANA

SAP Sales and Operations Planning is a cloud-based application powered by SAP HANA and designed to help companies become more demand-driven by enabling them to rapidly translate demand fluctuations into actionable plans for manufacturing, procurement and logistics. With the new application, companies can engage stakeholders from sales, marketing, finance, supply chain and other functions in a truly integrated and collaborative planning process. SAP Sales and Operations Planning brings together the real-time computing power of SAP HANA and the social collaborative paradigm of the SAP® Streamwork® application to enable:

Planning, using a unified model of demand, supply chain and financial data, which can be analyzed in real time at any level of granularity or dimension
Rapid simulations and scenario comparison on a complete, detailed sales and operations planning model against multiple criteria such as demand fluctuations, product mix changes and capacity constraints
Collaboration, using an embedded, context-aware social platform to accelerate planning and decision-making across the company

More details on SAP Sales & Operations Planning, Powered by SAP HANA can be found in this video.

"In relatively short period of time, we were able to model a significant portion of our business in the pilot environment and perform what-if scenario analysis," said Richard Komm, director, Advanced Micro Devices. "We could adjust demand volumes and the capacity resource allocations and immediately see their impact on revenue and margins in the solution. This is something that used to take multiple spreadsheets, numerous emails and phone calls and meetings to develop an aligned plan. We feel that this solution has great potential to improve our sales and operations planning process management and accelerate decision-making and the overall responsiveness of our teams."

"Today, our sales and operations planning process is largely manual, managed over disconnected spreadsheets, spans multiple internal teams and contract manufacturers, and it takes too much time and effort to respond to demand and supply variations," said James Smith, director, McKesson. "We were able to assess the impact of fluctuations in capacity positions at contract manufacturers on our sales forecasts in real time, model alternative scenarios and cut our planning cycle time in half. We are excited about the solution and look forward to rolling it out at McKesson."

SAP Cash Forecasting is an on-premise analytic application built on the SAP HANA platform that helps companies better navigate today's volatile financial environment by providing advanced capabilities for cash forecasting and analysis in a heterogeneous system landscape. The application is available via an early adoption program. With SAP Cash Forecasting, companies can:

Create accurate cash forecasts based on financial data from SAP and non-SAP systems such as ERP
Develop an effective foreign exchange hedging strategy based on real-time visibility into exposure across multiple currencies
Perform ex-post variance analysis on cash forecasts with the ability to explain variance down to the cash flow statement item-level
Manage the forecast process centrally, tracking subsidiaries' planning status and consolidating forecasts from across the company

"BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH co-innovated with SAP on the new SAP Cash Forecasting analytic application, which is built on the SAP HANA platform," said Marco Dockweiler, enterprise architect, BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbH. "This application has the potential to improve cash forecast accuracy and to optimize our processes in the treasury department. The results we have seen are very compelling, and we look forward to our continued collaboration with SAP."

SAP Planning and Consolidation helps organizations dramatically accelerate their planning processes, giving financial professionals more analytics power and smarter insights, as well as time savings. Powered by SAP HANA, the application enables companies to accelerate budgeting and forecasting by speeding up the retrieval of queries, pull in large data sets and get a real-time view of what's happening in the business. As a result, people can plan faster, input data back into systems faster and shrink planning cycles, enabling organizations to more quickly respond to capitalize on opportunities or avoid risks. This also provides simplicity for IT as the application is optimized in real-time with SAP HANA.

Empowering Sales and Marketing Users With Real-Time Solutions

SAP Collections Insight provides sales teams with the real-time customer insights they need to optimize their collections strategy and the collaborative tools to execute that strategy. The application is available via an early adoption program. Powered by SAP HANA and accessible via an easy-to-use Web or mobile app, SAP Collections Insight helps companies:

Develop rich, dynamic profiles of their customers, including real-time visibility and analysis of payment history and trends
Equip users to quickly make and act on collection calls — anytime, anywhere
Empower users to collaborate rapidly and effectively to track and resolve collections issues

The capabilities delivered by SAP Collections Insight can enable companies to increase collections yield, accelerate the conversion of revenue to cash and strengthen their customer relationships.

SAP Sales Pipeline Analysis, powered by SAP HANA, helps sales organizations to get instant insights into massive volumes of pipeline data in the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application while performing on-the-fly calculations and in-depth analysis on any business dimension. Sales managers can react more quickly to changing sales conditions with real-time information and accelerate deals through the pipeline with powerful and user-driven analytics. As a result, companies can unlock hidden revenue opportunities as well as significantly increase profits and sales effectiveness. To help ensure a quicker time-to-value for customers, the content can be deployed as a rapid-deployment solution with the SAP® rapid-deployment solution for sales pipeline analysis with SAP HANA.

Taking Advantage of "Big Data" in the Banking Industry

SAP Bank Analyzer rapid-deployment solution for financial reporting with SAP HANA is designed to help organizations quickly analyze large volumes of data, enabling them to automate lean banking processes and make decisions in near real time. The solution enables banking organizations to rapidly generate detailed financial reports on assets and accounting performance, offering immediate answers to their business questions.

SAP Deposits Management rapid-deployment solution for transaction history analysis with SAP HANA helps retail banks boost performance through improved transaction history analysis. It makes it easy for employees to access up-to-date account information, while powerful in-memory data platform and business intelligence (BI) software helps organizations process multi-year information for real-time insights.

Drive Greater Visibility and Stronger Performance Across the Business Network

SAP Supplier InfoNet is an information network that brings together the power of SAP HANA and the cloud to help companies gain real-time insights from 'big data" and rapidly respond to changing conditions across their multi-tier supply networks. With this solution, companies are able to effectively manage their complex supply chains by:

Proactively monitoring and predicting risks across the multi-tier supply network with real-time alerts and leading-edge machine learning and statistical analysis tools
Gaining instant insights into the operational health of the supply network by aggregating and analyzing supplier data from enterprise systems and thousands of external data sources
Benchmarking supplier performance on quality and delivery and identifying significant shifts and trends in their performance

The capabilities delivered by SAP Supplier InfoNet empower companies to minimize supply chain disruptions before they impact the business, drive stronger performance of their suppliers and save time and operational costs of managing the supplier base.

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About SAP

For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:

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Stefanini Announces New Support Services for SAP

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:04:00 -0400

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Stefanini Announces New Support Services for SAP

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stefanini (www.stefanini.com/en) – a global provider of onshore and nearshore IT consulting, integration and development, and outsourcing services, today announced that it has expanded its Application Services portfolio by adding SAP Application Management Services (AMS+).

Stefanini is promoting its SAP solutions at the SAPPHIRE NOW + ASUG Annual Conference, May 14-16, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.

Application Management Services provide comprehensive support for customers' SAP deployments. Stefanini AMS+ Services include:

SAP Application Help Desk – levels 1, 2, 3
Application monitoring and performance management
Ongoing SAP maintenance services

The new support services complement Stefanini's existing SAP offerings. The SAP service portfolio includes support for launches, optimizations, enhancements and performance tuning for existing deployments. SAP consulting includes current assessments and business process improvement recommendations leveraging the company's RUN SAP certification.

"Since 1987, we have been providing offshore, onshore and nearshore IT services, specializing in application development outsourcing," said Antonio Moreira, CEO, Stefanini North America. "With our new AMS+ services, we are able to offer our SAP clients a broader portfolio of support services, which leverage our extensive experience developing, implementing and supporting SAP deployments."

These solutions from Stefanini will focus on customers that are looking to improve performance and increase return on their SAP investment.

About Stefanini
Stefanini is a global IT services company with over 16,000 employees across 71 offices in 28 countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Since 1987, Stefanini has been providing offshore, onshore and nearshore IT services, including application development and outsourcing services, IT infrastructure outsourcing (help desk support and desktop services), systems integration, consulting and strategic staffing to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world.

With a base of over 500 active clients, including more than 300 multinationals, Stefanini maintains a strong presence in industries such as financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical, services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Clients benefit from Stefanini's financial stability, sustained year-over-year growth, and zero net debt. The corporate global headquarters is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil with European headquarters in Brussels and North American headquarters in metropolitan Detroit.

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itelligence Launches Rapid Deployment Solution for CRM, Providing Fast Time to Value, Defined Scope and Predictable Cost

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:51:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- itelligence announced today the availability of itelligence Rapid Deployment Solution for CRM, an SAP-qualified rapid deployment solution based on SAP® CRM that combines software and services to provide essential CRM functionality quickly and affordably, while reducing risk and putting customers on a predictable path to attain their CRM vision. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando May 14-16.

Within the framework of a calculable investment, the functionality in itelligence's Rapid Deployment Solution for SAP CRM provides a fast, simple and future-proof package for effectively supporting customer relationships within medium-sized companies. This places best practice processes for supporting marketing, sales and services at your disposal.

"SAPPHIRE NOW is very appropriate for today's announcement because we're not just announcing great new solutions for customers that offer a lower total cost of implementation and predictable costs, but also demonstrating the strategic importance our SAP-qualified rapid deployment solutions will have in 2012 and beyond," said Andrew Powers, practice manager for CRM, itelligence. "While businesses certainly have a choice for SAP solutions, providing a clear difference and better solutions is part of itelligence's DNA. Our proven methodologies and expert knowledge of, and adherence to, SAP best practices are at the heart of what elevates and separates itelligence as the choice for medium-sized businesses."

itelligence's Rapid Deployment Solution for CRM delivers preconfigured software to support essential sales, service, and marketing processes, together with corresponding implementation services. The software can provide a permanent solution to most basic customer care requirements. For more extensive CRM needs, the solution can lay the foundation for an incremental evolution toward the comprehensive SAP CRM application suite.

"Using the integrated functionality in Rapid Deployment Solution for SAP CRM, users can support their company's strategic business initiatives, increase sales, and optimize operating expenses while achieving greater growth. We believe the solution explores the potential of CRM to the fullest—with the added value of enabling users to adapt the solution to meet future, individual requirements," said Powers.

Based on a company's requirements, Rapid Deployment Solution for CRM users can select one module such as Sales for the implementation project or a combination such as Sales and Marketing. Also, within a module users are free to choose what to implement and what not to implement on a process level (e.g. Opportunity and Pipeline Performance Management, but not Lead Management). The solution also provides an integration option with each customer's existing SAP ERP system. Integration touch points exist for business partner master records, account hierarchy, organizational units, pricing conditions, product master records, ERP quotations, and ERP sales orders.

While the scope of Rapid Deployment Solution for CRM is limited to selected core processes of Sales, Service, and Marketing, users are ultimately not limited to this process scope. Instead, they can add additional CRM processes from the vast solution portfolio of SAP CRM at a later stage such as a separate implementation project.

For more information about Rapid Deployment Solution for CRM, please visit itelligence's booth (#1909) and the SAP EcoHub.

An SAP partner for more than 20 years, itelligence is an SAP gold channel partner, an SAP global services partner and a global value-added reseller. itelligence offers best-run businesses the SAP software and solutions needed to address increasingly critical business issues, including the need for better access to valuable business intelligence to inform their decisions.

About itelligence

itelligence Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of itelligence AG, an international full-service solution and consulting company with a global presence in 20 countries. itelligence provides a broad range of consulting and customer support services to maximize SAP solutions, including implementations, business intelligence, application management services and hosting. itelligence is a gold-level SAP channel partner authorized to resell SAP Business All-in-One and SAP BusinessObjects solutions and is one of only 6 SAP global services, global hosting and global application management services partners. itelligence also holds global quality accreditation by SAP Active Quality Management organization for demonstrating clear quality standards and processes. For more information please visit http://www.itelligencegroup.com.

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Newsbyte: SAP Teams Up With Amazon Web Services to Offer Customers Cloud-Based Option for Mobile Device and Application Management

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that the industry-leading SAP® Afaria® mobile device management solution is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, providing a convenient, reliable and cost-effective way for customers to effectively manage and secure their enterprise mobile applications and corporate-liable and personally-owned devices. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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The AWS Marketplace is an online store that helps customers easily find, purchase and deploy software and services they need to help them run their businesses. The availability of the fully configured SAP Afaria 7.0 server on the AWS Marketplace gives customers the ability to immediately take advantage of a comprehensive mobile management platform with the click of a mouse.

"As the cloud rapidly becomes the IT deployment model of choice for business of all sizes, Amazon Web Services is excited to be working closely with SAP in bringing enterprise solutions to the cloud," said Andy Jassy, senior vice president, Amazon Web Services. "Adding SAP Afaria to AWS Marketplace provides customers a fast, simple and trusted way to shop for and implement an enterprise-ready mobile solution."

The decision to offer SAP Afaria on the AWS Marketplace is in response to increasing customer demand for software that can deliver centralized control of all mobile devices and instantly be deployed in the cloud. A July 2011 Aberdeen study found that 75 percent of organizations permit the use of employee-liable mobile devices for business purposes. With the growing trend of employees using personally-owned mobile devices in the workplace, regulating these devices is essential for protecting sensitive data and enhancing employee productivity.

SAP Afaria is a long-standing solution that has evolved over the last decade into a complete platform that manages and secures mobile data, devices and applications across the enterprise from a single console. The 7.0 release of SAP Afaria brings a new user interface for simplified app and expense management, a consumer-like app portal with SAP® Store integration and mobile analytics dashboards for business intelligence (BI) reporting with powerful drill-down analysis capabilities.

SAP Afaria can now be found in the AWS Marketplace. Customers with licenses for earlier versions of SAP Afaria can use the same license to experience SAP Afaria 7.0 on Amazon Web Services. Customers without existing licenses can receive a license that enables a 14-day free trial. The evaluation includes help from SAP mobile experts, who will guide customers throughout the test-drive process. SAP Afaria can be found by visiting http://aws.amazon.com/marketplace.

"By offering SAP Afaria on the secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, we are extending our existing close relationship with AWS and making it as easy as possible for customers and partners to test and deploy the industry's leading mobile device management solution in an economical and reliable fashion," said Sanjay Poonen, president, Product Go-to-Market, and head of Mobile Division, SAP. "This announcement is just a sneak preview of what's coming from SAP as we lay the ground work for long-term innovation around our comprehensive, unmatched B2B and B2C mobile platform – both on premise and in the cloud."

For announcements, blog posts, videos and other coverage during SAPPHIRE NOW, visit the Events Newsroom.

SAPPHIRE® NOW
With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe. Being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012, this enhanced, real-time event connects attendees on site with global participants through state-of-the-art broadcast studios and an online experience that incorporates the latest social media and community functionality. Whether on site or online, participants can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. For more information, visit www.sapphirenow.com. Follow SAPPHIRE NOW on Twitter at @SAPPHIRENOW and visit the Events Newsroom at www.events.news-sap.com.

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CyberSafe Announces Support for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

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ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- CyberSafe, a leading security software vendor and SAP partner, today announced that the latest version of its TrustBroker™ Secure Client product delivers Active Directory-based Single Sign-On and Multiple Sign-On, with full support for the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (FDA) Compliance features in the SAP® ERP application. The announcement was made at the SAPPHIRE® NOW and ASUG Annual Conference being held in Orlando, May 14-16, where CyberSafe is exhibiting in booth 207.

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"Our customers were looking for our Secure Client product to co-exist with their FDA compliance needs, as non-compliance with FDA regulations can lead to fines and cost millions of dollars," said Tim Alsop, CEO, CyberSafe. "The risk of ignoring these issues is high, so we made this a top priority."

Version 4.3.3 of the TrustBroker Secure Client includes new features that allow users to re-authenticate when signing and approving electronic documents. They can use the same Active Directory credentials that they used when they logged onto SAP ERP. Previously, CyberSafe customers were required to use an SAP user ID and password for re-authentication, and use TrustBroker and Active Directory credentials via Single Sign-On for the initial application log on.

When using TrustBroker Secure Client, FDA compliance can co-exist with Active Directory authentication and Single Sign-On for SAP ERP without any need for additional hardware - saving on capital investment and operational costs. Installation and deployment is both quick and easy, and complexity is further reduced, as no Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is required, keeping costs down and allowing a quick ROI.

Users can have a single Active Directory identity and a single set of credentials for authentication. This reduces costs, boosts user productivity and improves security and compliance. Users who must sign and approve electronic records for FDA compliance can now complete the electronic signature process more easily and effectively.

"Part 11 Section 11.10 requires that the possibility that a signer would repudiate an approval be minimized," added Alsop. "TrustBroker does this by asking the user to re-authenticate using their existing Active Directory credentials when approving any type of document. The user has a single unique identity and a single set of authentication credentials, so he or she doesn't need to remember multiple credentials, thereby reducing the chance of a repudiation."

In addition, TrustBroker includes many advanced features compared to typical SSO products, such as enhanced auditing, which reduces the time to troubleshoot authentication issues; automatic encryption key renewal, which improves overall application security; and support for a wide range of authentication methods, including X.509 Certificate, RSA SecurID, Active Directory Account and Password.

TrustBroker goes beyond Single Sign-On by ensuring compliance with FDA regulations using a simple, easy-to-use re-authentication process that streamlines approvals and boosts user productivity.

To find out more about TrustBroker products, visit:

· The CyberSafe booth #207 at SAPPHIRE NOW

· The SAP EcoHub solution marketplace, where you can find information on TrustBroker Secure Client

· The CyberSafe website at http://CyberSafe.com or email: Info@CyberSafe.com

About CyberSafe
Global security software vendor CyberSafe provides proven, standards-based solutions that enable true enterprise-class security for mission-critical business applications – on the intranet or in the cloud. CyberSafe's TrustBroker products for use with SAP business applications leverage two decades of Kerberos expertise and existing infrastructures, such as Active Directory – for authentication and key management – to lower costs and deliver exceptional return on investment. TrustBroker integrates with solutions from leading vendors, including SAP AG, to reliably deliver strong authentication, single sign-on access and end-to-end protection of application data in transit.

CyberSafe was the first company to offer a commercial Kerberos-based security product in 1991, and the first to provide critical security interoperability between Microsoft Windows 2000 and non-Microsoft operating systems and applications. This experience and expertise in commercially supported Kerberos-based authentication systems is unsurpassed.

TrustBroker is a trademark of CyberSafe Limited.

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SAP® Mobile Apps Connect Businesses and Consumers - from the Boardroom to the Shopping Center

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

ORLANDO, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Extending its commitment to drive mobile innovation from the enterprise to consumers, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced a new wave of mobile apps designed to help people be more efficient whether at work, at home or pursing leisure activities. With the help of a thriving partner ecosystem, the new SAP® mobile apps lay the foundation for growth by providing real-time mobile access to human resources (HR), sustainability, finance, sales and mobile commerce functions. This includes updated versions of existing SAP mobile apps available on more mobile platforms, including Android and RIM BlackBerry. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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Mobile apps are transforming devices into useful productivity tools that enable people to save time, whether they are entering travel expenses, meeting with a customer, investigating a potential safety hazard, treating a patient at his bedside or purchasing an out-of-stock item at their favorite store. Innovations from SAP and its partners make it possible for people to quickly access a wide range of simple mobile apps to help them make informed decisions, any time and from anywhere.

"SAP is following through on its commitment to deliver innovative, engaging mobile apps for millions of people," said Sanjay Poonen, president, head of Mobile Division, SAP. "With mobile serving as a major part of daily life, it is a top priority for most businesses that seek to simplify daily tasks for employees and their customers. SAP is leading the charge for businesses to run better with stunning, easy-to-use mobile apps that can manage and analyze today's explosion of data—bringing business to people."

Mobilizing Work Tasks for Employees On the Go

Entering travel expenses is a necessary evil for many workers. Most travel and expense systems require an employee to log onto back-office systems from a computer. SAP is empowering mobile workers to easily enter expenses while on the road, freeing them from tedious re-entry at a later date. The SAP® Travel Expense Report mobile app allows business travelers to easily create expense reports from a mobile device. For example, users can save time by adding corporate credit card charges or quickly taking a photo of a receipt to submit expenses with a few clicks directly from a restaurant.

With the new SAP® Learning Assistant mobile app, SAP helps learners explore and consume learning content anywhere and anytime. The app accesses SAP® Learning Solution and allows learners to explore available learning content, manage course bookings and download and play e-learning content online in a range of formats right from their iPads. Learners can view personal notifications for expiring and required qualifications, as well as the recommended courses to fulfill them on time. Employees who to consume learning content off-site can now do so quickly and easily even in unconnected mode.

For sales executives the SAP® Customer Briefing mobile app provides a real-time dashboard to help prepare them for customer interactions. This allows immediate access to critical client data in an easily consumable format. The app provides real-time visibility to internal customer relationship management (CRM) data, as well as external business, and news sources, while on the road. Sales professionals can easily view customer information in a visual format, helping ensure they are exceptionally well prepared for every customer meeting.

Companies focused on improving safety will have faster visibility to problems with the SAP® EHS Safety Issue mobile app. Workers can log issues from their mobile device with a photo or video, as well as an audio recording, and send it directly to an incident or safety manager for corrective action. The app makes it easy for everyone to participate in creating a safer, more sustainable work environment and proactively reduce operational risks.

Bringing Mobile Commerce to Consumers and Businesses

With billions of mobile apps downloaded to date and hundreds of millions of mobile commerce users worldwide, what people do with their mobile devices is changing. SAP is supporting this monumental shift through its award-winning mobile customer engagement and commerce platform for banking, telecommunications, utilities, retail and consumer packaged goods. The mobile commerce portfolio from Sybase 365 has already been widely deployed by banks and mobile operators for mobile banking, mobile payments and mobile money services in both developed and emerging markets. This mobile commerce portfolio from Sybase 365 is a key component of the industry-leading SAP mobile platform for powering highly productive business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) mobile apps and services, including:

Sybase 365 Mobile Banking, which enables subscribers to pay, buy, bank and remit money with any mobile device. It allows an end user to use his mobile phone as a micro bank, performing all banking tasks where instant information is important, such as inquiring about account balances, configuring notifications to receive account activity, paying bills, person-to-person (P2P) money transfers and applying for new products. This solution is available in retail, small to midsize business and corporate mobile banking editions.
Sybase 365 Mobile Payments, which enables people to leverage a mobile wallet solution to pay bills and loans, make domestic P2P payments to known and unknown beneficiaries, remit money, top-up and pay for goods and services. The solution includes all the tools and services for managing merchants and for emerging markets managing agent networks.
Sybase 365 Mobile Money, which enables financial institutions to offer a branchless financial inclusion service that allows them to offer financial products to un-banked and under-banked customer segments in a highly cost-effective manner, entirely through the mobile device. For the end user, mobile money supports money transfers, balance inquiries, bill payments, cash in/cash out via agents and self-service machines, as well as micro-payments and loan repayments. For bank agents, it offers a full suite of customer enrollment, KYC (Know Your Customer) details, reports, fee tracking and much more.

Numerous leading financial institutions and mobile operators, including Dutch Bangla-Bank, First Tennessee Bank and Telefonica, are providing their customers with live mobile commerce apps and services built on top of the Sybase 365 mobile commerce portfolio.

Mobilizing Across Industries

SAP is extending the value of key systems of record by mobilizing business processes across healthcare, insurance and retail industries:

Retail shoppers and employees can benefit from the SAP® In-Store Product Lookup mobile app, which creates a new experience for retail shoppers and employees by helping store managers and associates on the floor better assist customers. For example, store employees can locate the availability of an item with current stock information in real-time, eliminating the need for shoppers to wait at the checkout counter. The app also displays product details and stock levels both in-store and in nearby stores, as well as the ability to adjust inventory.
Insurance companies can improve customer service with the SAP® Policyholder Lookup mobile app, which allows insurance sales agents to access policy and claim details of policyholders anywhere and anytime. The app provides increased sales insight and service with up-to-date customer information, decreasing call volume for claim status and policy coverage.

SAP® Store and Mobile App Ecosystem Growth

SAP offers a carefully curated mobile platform and enterprise application portfolio designed to expand and accelerate any business' ability to run better with mobile. With the introduction of more than 70 apps from SAP and its partners, SAP continues to expand a network of industry-leading developers, with companies such as Advent Global and Principal Consulting making it possible for complex mobile solutions to become a simple reality.

Advent Global's Go Sell mobile app is a comprehensive sales force automation app that enables sales professionals to be connected and sell on the go. With instant access to their handheld devices, sales professionals can log calls, respond to hot leads, and access vital information such as opportunities and dashboards across the complete order-to-cash process wherever they are. The app not only saves precious time, but also eliminates the process overhead of carrying physical reports/forms and dependency on sales office for real-time information. The app runs on Android, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices and utilizes data from the SAP® ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) component and SAP® CRM application.

The Principal Consulting Group successfully runs an app called the Project Manager, which allows users to effectively manage their projects while out of the office. The app provides customers with a complete end-to-end project management functionality including: the ability to review and update projects, review work-breakdown-structures, coordinate team members and project assignments, capture time for project tasks to be completed and review dashboards and critical KPIs. The app saves time and cost, while providing all the information needed for a project manager to run the task on time and on budget. The app is available for all major mobile devices.

An HTML5 version of SAP Store for iPad and tablets is now available, delivering a dynamic user experience. New versions of SAP Store native mobile application for iOS ("SAP Mobile Apps" in iTunes) and Android ("SAP Store" in Google Play Store) platforms have also been made available for an end-to-end buying process for mobile solutions, including credit card enablement for payment.

Expanding SAP apps Across Platforms

SAP is continuing to evolve and build the mobile app ecosystem with updated features and expanded platform availability to existing apps, including:

SAP® Customer Financial Fact Sheet mobile app, allowing sales representatives or account executives to check the system financial status of their customers anywhere and anytime, is now available on iPad and Android 2.2 or later.
SAP® Payment Approvals mobile app, helping ensure the liquidity of a company by approving payments anywhere and anytime, is now available on Android 2.2 or later.
SAP® Electronic Medical Record mobile app, putting critical patient information in the hands of doctors, providing them with instant access to the electronic medical records at a patient's bedside, is now available on Android 3.2 and iPhone.
SAP® GRC Policy Survey mobile app, allowing employees to receive, complete and submit governance, risk and compliance (GRC) policy surveys, quizzes and acknowledgements, is now available on iPad.

For a closer look, see: "Screenshots: SAP Mobile Apps Connect Businesses and Consumers." For announcements, blog posts, videos and other coverage during SAPPHIRE NOW, visit the Events Newsroom.

SAPPHIRE® NOW

About SAP

For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
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SAP Customers Unlock the Power of Data With SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse Powered by SAP HANA

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:53:00 -0400

WALLDORF, Germany, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As demand by companies to provide business users faster access to critical business information continues to grow, more customers are turning to the SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW) application powered by the SAP HANA® database as the optimal choice. SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA offers a high-performing and flexible data warehouse environment, essential to enable a more responsive and effective workforce. SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA was the most successful early adopter program in company history. The general availability was announced in April, more than a month ahead of schedule and with a growing list of more than 90 customers. NongFu Spring, USHA International Limited and Yazaki Europe are already among the many customers that have successfully implemented SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA.

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SAP customers in the pilot program have already experienced impressive performance gains in their instances of SAP NetWeaver BW, leading to faster reporting, data loading and information access. For many, such as Lenovo and USHA, specific reports ran over 20 times faster with SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA than when running SAP NetWeaver BW on their standard platforms. Customers were able to dramatically shorten the decision window by delivering information into the hands of business users faster and enabling them to be more responsive. Early adopters of SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA include Hilti, HomeTrust, NongFu Spring, USHA, Yazaki and many more.

"We are delivering end-to-end performance improvement to our customers with faster load times eliminating long run batch jobs and faster analysis while simplifying the customer landscape with a single persistent database that runs underneath an existing SAP NetWeaver BW system non-disruptively reducing data footprint and operational costs," said Dr. Vishal Sikka, member of the SAP Executive Board, Technology & Innovation. "This is software engineering at its best and customers will continue to benefit from these incredible advances."

NongFu Spring Experiences Smooth Migration, Faster Performance
NongFu Spring, the largest producer of bottled water in China, started using SAP NetWeaver BW for reporting, which greatly improved its decision speed. In 2010, the data volume in its SAP NetWeaver BW system sharply increased to 3TBs. The overall performance started to degrade, affecting business users' productivity and prompting the company to look at other options.

"At that time, SAP NetWeaver BW was running on an Oracle database, and we found that the data display and reporting performance was very slow. To solve this problem, we opted to adopt SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA," said Patrick Hoo, CIO, NongFu Spring. "We are so satisfied with the operation and speed of the entire implementation. According to feedback from end users, the speed of their standard SAP NetWeaver BW reports has been improved greatly and is now very fast. In addition, the running of the whole production system is stable with fast speed of the data extract, ETL and incremental updates."

SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA gave NongFu Spring faster performance and better operations, while protecting original SAP NetWeaver BW user experience and investment developing DSOs, cubes and reports based on SAP NetWeaver BW.

USHA Gains Greater Visibility Across Enterprise, Optimizes Operations
From sewing machines to ceiling fans, USHA International Limited has products in almost every household in India. USHA wants to continue building on this success with timely, market-driven business decisions. But just as India's demand for consumer products has grown, so has the complexity of running a business that spans a nation of more than 1.2 billion people. To remain ahead of the competition, USHA needed full visibility across this widespread supply chain and the ability to respond rapidly to changing market demands. It also needed faster performance from a business warehouse that had been growing by more than 20 percent annually in recent years.

"We have a lot of business data," said Subodh Dubey, group CIO, USHA International Limited. "Yet to take full advantage of this resource, we need high-performance business analytics as well. That means faster data loads and faster query response times. That's why we chose SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA to enable lightning-quick data analysis."

USHA worked closely with SAP® Consulting and SAP® Enterprise Support services throughout the implementation process. This helped USHA complete the entire rollout in only four weeks. Today, USHA is using SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA to gain faster insights and support more effective decision-making in operations such as supply chain, procurement, finance and sales. SAP HANA has significantly improved performance in terms of better data compression, faster data loads and reduced query response times, enabling USHA to maximize the value of its business data. And the ability to quickly analyze secondary sales data and check progress against monthly sales also helps the sales force achieve established targets.

"Reports on cash-flow and daily sales are now available at the click of a button," added Dubey. "For the first time we have sales visibility down to individual SKU and regional levels."

Yazaki Europe Accelerates Processes for Production, Logistics and Finance
Yazaki Europe, an automotive supplier and the world's largest producer of wiring harnesses for cars and trucks, had been using the 3.5 version of SAP NetWeaver BW. The company was having challenges with the performance of the existing reporting system.

"We chose SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA to improve and accelerate several processes in the areas of finance and controlling, production and logistics," said Salim Siddiqi, CIO, Yazaki Europe. "So far, we have already seen major improvements and were able to accelerate some processes within finance and controlling, such as end-of-month closing, year-end closing and other common analysis in the area of controlling. Our next big step will be the acceleration of processes within the productive ERP system, among others in the area of production and logistics."

With SAP NetWeaver BW powered by SAP HANA, Yazaki Europe has been able to accelerate reporting and is now accessing reports faster out of info cubes and using creativity within reporting. In addition, the company is leveraging in-memory processing for fast acceleration of raw tables, calculations and business warehouse metadata.

For additional information regarding SAP HANA and in-memory computing technology, visit the Experience SAP HANA page. For more information, visit the SAP Newsroom. Follow SAP on Twitter at @SAPInMemory and @sapnews, and join the conversation using the hashtag #HANA.

Next Major Event: SAPPHIRE® NOW
With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe. Being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012, this enhanced, real-time event connects attendees on site with global participants through state-of-the-art broadcast studios and an online experience that incorporates the latest social media and community functionality. Whether on site or online, participants can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. For more information, visit www.sapphirenow.com. Follow SAPPHIRE NOW on Twitter at @SAPPHIRENOW and visit the Events Newsroom at www.events.news-sap.com.

About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 190,000 customers (includes customers from the acquisition of SuccessFactors) to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews.

For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)

For more information, press only:
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SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EDT; press@sap.com
Anthony Suarez, Burson-Marsteller, +1 (212) 614-4331, anthony.suarez@bm.com, EDT

SOURCE SAP AG

PwC to Present at 2012 SAPPHIRE® NOW + ASUG Annual Conference

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:05:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 12:05 ET

PwC to Present at 2012 SAPPHIRE® NOW + ASUG Annual Conference

PwC consulting professionals will discuss leading practices for SAP HANA® platform, cloud solutions and mobility services

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For general information on the SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference, visit http://www.sapandasug.com/.

Follow PwC on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/PwC_LLP.

For more information, visit: http://www.pwc.com/sap.

SOURCE PwC US

Newsbyte: "SAP HANA Essentials" Book Addresses Need for Real-Time Content

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400

WALLDORF, Germany, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Addressing a growing need for global knowledge about the SAP HANA® platform, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced it will publish the first edition of the SAP HANA Essentials book in real time. The company decided upon this proactive approach to provide customers with high-quality content as soon as it becomes available.

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With SAP HANA, SAP has created an opportunity for enterprises to build a new generation of solutions that can deliver groundbreaking innovations without disruption. The platform, for example, enables high-volume transactions to be combined with analytics to help improve business performance and insight. Due to a growing demand throughout the SAP ecosystem to learn more about the capabilities and real-world applications of SAP HANA, the authors of SAP HANA Essentials will make the latest edition of the book available for free. Every SAP user, consultant and developer will be able to download the book on various mobile devices, including Apple iPads, Apple iPhones, B&N Nooks, Amazon Kindles and Mac/PC users. The book will be available for download on May 14, 2012, and new chapters will be added quarterly.

"We have decided to write and publish SAP HANA Essentials in real time so that we can cater the evolving content needs of our customers and allow them to read it instantly on their preferred device," said Jeffrey Word, vice president, Database & Technology, SAP. "This new approach to publishing allows our team to update content frequently and add links to additional content, so that information is always up to date. With SAP HANA Essentials, we're making the publishing and learning process faster, better and less expensive."

Word is also the co-author of the bestselling books Integrated Business Processes with ERP Systems; Essentials of Business Processes and Information Systems; Business Network Transformation; and SAP NetWeaver for Dummies.

For more information about SAP HANA Essentials, visit its content page on the Experience SAP HANA website and the SAP Newsroom. Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews and @sapinmemory.

Next Major Event: SAPPHIRE® NOW

With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe. To be held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012, this enhanced, real-time event connects attendees on site with global participants through state-of-the-art broadcast studios and an online experience that incorporates the latest social media and community functionality. Whether on site or online, participants can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. For more information, visit www.sapphirenow.com. Follow SAPPHIRE NOW on Twitter at @SAPPHIRENOW and visit the Events Newsroom at www.events.news-sap.com.

Media Contact:
Samantha Finnegan, +1 (650) 276-9350, samantha.finnegan@sap.com, PDT

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MOSHI TO LAUNCH iVISOR XT FOR THE NEW iPAD AND iPHONE WITH A CRYSTAL-CLEAR SCREEN TO SHOWCASE RETINA DISPLAY

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Moshi Launches iVisor XT For The New iPad And iPhone With A Crystal-Clear Screen To Showcase Retina Display

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 08:00 ET

Moshi Launches iVisor XT For The New iPad And iPhone With A Crystal-Clear Screen To Showcase Retina Display

As Global Sales of the Industry-Leading Mobile Screen Protector Surpass Three Million Units, Moshi Re-Engineers iVisor XT

NEW ORLEANS, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @ CTIA Wireless 2012 -- Moshi, creators of extraordinary products for enhancing the mobile lifestyle, today announced it will launch a fully re-engineered version of its crystal-clear iVisor XT screen protector for Apple's new iPad and the iPhone 4 and 4S is now available for purchase. The iVisor XT, an earlier version of which was initially developed for the first generation iPad, is part of Moshi's revolutionary iVisor line of screen protectors which boasts sales of over three million units to date.

The new iVisor XT features a completely clear screen, which lets users fully enjoy the new iPad's brilliant Retina display. It also serves iPad and iPhone users most interested in a glossier screen finish, versus the less reflective surface of anti-glare screen protectors.

Like Moshi's previous iVisors, the iVisor XT is an advanced screen protector designed to protect an iPad's or iPhone's touch screen from scratches and smudges. Unlike other protectors that require tedious installation procedures and often result in unwanted air bubbles or hindered touch screen performance, Moshi's proprietary design and patented technology allows the iVisor to be installed in seconds without bubbles, making it the easiest screen protector to install on the market. Further, its multi-layer construction enables unimpeded touch sensitivity while retaining clarity.

The iVisor XT for the iPhone 4/4S and the new iPad are available for purchase now at http://store.moshimonde.com. They will soon be available in all U.S. AT&T corporate stores and select Best Buy locations, and thousands of additional retailers worldwide.

About Moshi
Moshi creates extraordinary products to enhance the mobile lifestyle. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Moshi electronics and accessories are known for their sleek, minimalist designs that seamlessly marry form and functionality. Moshi designers are meticulous in their materials selection, with a solitary focus on preserving the value of high-end electronic devices. Moshi is committed to environmental stewardship; all of its products and packaging are designed with an eye on reducing environmental impacts and eliminating use of hazardous materials.

Moshi is an authorized Apple and AT&T partner, with products in more than 10,000 AT&T, Apple, Best Buy and authorized Apple reseller stores around the world.

SOURCE Moshi

RSCC and Hughes Sign Technology Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:08:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 11:08 ET

RSCC and Hughes Sign Technology Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding

Companies to Explore Innovative Multi-Media Satellite Networks and Services in Russia

MOSCOW and GERMANTOWN, Md., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at the Sviaz-ExpoComm Exhibition in Moscow, the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), Russia's largest satellite communications operator, and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the world's leading provider of broadband satellite solutions and services, signed a technology cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) under which the companies will explore the development of multi-media video and broadband Internet services via RSCC satellites in Russia.

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RSCC expects to apply the experience gained by Hughes, the U.S. market leader in high-speed satellite Internet services, to the development and management of satellite communications networks in Russia. RSCC is furthermore willing to consider providing Hughes with the necessary ground and space infrastructure at RSCC's Space Communication Centres to conduct testing and develop new solutions.

Hughes, in turn, will thoroughly examine the possibility of deploying its research and production capabilities on Russian territory in the immediate vicinity of one of RSCC's Space Communication Centres. RSCC and Hughes expect to develop in the following year a full-scale partnership cooperation program that would offer cost-effective solutions for public and private entities interested in multiple-system services.

"We are happy to expand cooperation with Hughes," said Yuri Prokhorov, the RSCC Director General. "RSCC seeks to implement state-of-the-art technological solutions and innovative practices in the global satellite communications market, and Hughes brings unique technology and market experience in addition to that of other RSCC industry partners from abroad. "

"The Russian market is growing rapidly and is strategically important to Hughes," commented Arunas Slekys, vice president and GM, Russia/CIS, Hughes. "We look forward to working with RSCC in exploring new value-added broadband data and video solutions in Russia, leveraging the complementary experience of both companies in satellite technologies and service delivery."

About Russian Satellite Communications Company
The Russian Satellite Communication Company (RSCC) is the Russian state satellite operator whose spacecraft provide global coverage. RSCC was founded in 1967 and is one of the ten largest satellite operators in the world in terms of satellites and orbital slots. The company owns the largest satellite constellation in Russia, located in the geostationary orbital arc from 14 West to 140 East and cover the whole territory of Russia, CIS, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, North and South America, and Australia. The company includes five Satellite Communications Centers (SCC) at Dubna, Bear Lakes, Skolkovo, Zheleznogorsk and Khabarovsk and the Shabolovka Technical Centre in Moscow, as well as its own high-speed optical-fiber digital network.

As the national satellite operator, RSCC fulfills the important state tasks of providing mobile presidential and governmental communications, and federal television and radio signal transmission over the territory of Russia and most countries of the world. The company pays serious attention to implementing national projects. RSCC closely interacts with the Russian state authorities in the field of informational and telecommunications and broadcast systems development. RSCC provides a full range of communications and broadcasting services using its own terrestrial engineering facilities and satellite constellation including up-to-date spacecraft of Express-AM, Express-A, Bonum-1, Ekran-M series and a part of the French W4 satellite capacity. The company's satellites offer wide opportunities to establish television and radio broadcasting inclusive DTH, IPTV, MPEG-4 services, broadband Internet access, data transmission, videoconferencing, VSAT network deployment, departmental, and enterprise communications networks worldwide. The company has its own satellite TT&C system. At present, RSCC controls and monitors Eutelsat, Intelsat, etc. satellites using its engineering facilities. The more detailed information is available on Web site: www.rscc.ru

About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet® is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.8 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit www.hughes.com

Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company.

SOURCE Hughes Network Systems, LLC

ArchiCAD 16 Debuts at AIA 2012 National Conference

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:15:00 -0400

May 15, 2012 09:15 ET

ArchiCAD 16 Debuts at AIA 2012 National Conference

BOSTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAPHISOFT introduces ArchiCAD® 16, the latest version of its premium BIM software, at booth #2209 at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington DC, May 17-19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Architects are invited to join GRAPHISOFT for software demonstrations that will focus on design freedom, accessibility to BIM components and sustainable design, which make ArchiCAD 16 the best architectural modeling tool available today.

"Washington, DC is a great location for the event. We're looking forward to catching up with the local ArchiCAD community and showing off our new features," said Steve Benford, Managing Director, GRAPHISOFT North America. "These really are exciting times, with great challenges matched by equally great rewards. Change happens fast. To succeed, participants need to be nimble and swift. ArchiCAD is truly one of the great tools for firms to express their proprietary advantage and stay ahead of their competitors."

Top design and technical experts will be on hand to explain how GRAPHISOFT's array of software solutions helps firms adapt to the evolving world of Building Information Modeling. Monte Chapin, GRAPHISOFT Business Process Leader, North America and Yanni Alexakis, CSI, Int'l Association AIA, GRAPHISOFT Product Manager, will discuss how the OPEN BIM movement meets industry's demands for interoperability and interdisciplinary collaboration. The upgraded BIM Server™, Cloud-integrated model sharing, and support for the IFC 2x3 Coordination View Version 2.0 for facilitating Open BIM will be on display as well.

Demonstrations of the new MORPH™ tool, found in ArchiCAD 16, will show how it enables the creation of freeform elements directly in ArchiCAD. Since MORPH has no geometric limitations: every node, edge and every surface can be moved and shaped in any direction.

Visitors to the GRAPHISOFT booth will also see the latest enhancements to the revolutionary presentation and communication tool, BIMx for ArchiCAD 16. BIMx provides a dynamic way to share architectural designs on a mobile device or tablet. Now, with ArchiCAD 16, cloud-integrated model sharing service is available for BIMx users. Attendees will be provided 3D glasses to enhance their experience as they explore designs through BIMx in a 3D environment that supports real-time 3D navigation using familiar navigation techniques.

GRAPHISOFT will also demonstrate important workflow and productivity updates to its growing portfolio of solutions. From 11.00 AM-2.00 PM on May 17^th and 18^th, the new e-SPECS Specification Management product suite integration with ArchiCAD will be featured.

About GRAPHISOFT

GRAPHISOFT® ignited the BIM revolution with ArchiCAD®, the industry first BIM software for architects. GRAPHISOFT continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions such as the revolutionary GRAPHISOFT BIM Server™, the world's first real-time BIM collaboration environment, and the GRAPHISOFT EcoDesigner™, the world's first, fully integrated building energy modeling application. GRAPHISOFT's innovative solutions have fundamentally changed the way architects around the world design and collaborate. GRAPHISOFT® has been part of the Nemetschek Group, since its acquisition in 2007.

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press@graphisoft.com
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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Limitless Computing/

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:38:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 09:38 ET

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Limitless Computing/

In the news release, Limitless Computing and ArtVPS Introduce Google SketchUp Rendering to the Cloud, issued 14-May-2012 by Limitless Computing over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that Google should be added before all mentions of SketchUp, rather than as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:

Limitless Computing and ArtVPS Introduce Google SketchUp Rendering to the Cloud

Launching at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo, Booth 1908

BOULDER, Colo. and CAMBRIDGE, England, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Limitless Computing Inc.®,a leading provider of 3D mobile Augmented Reality, and ArtVPS Ltd, developers of Shaderlight™, the interactive rendering software for Google SketchUp, today announced the launch of Shaderlight Cloud Rendering powered by Limitless Computing. Combining the highest quality rendering from Shaderlight and proven technology from Limitless Computing, this innovative new tool delivers the fastest, most effective workflow for Google SketchUp users.

Shaderlight Cloud Rendering powered by Limitless Computing renders Google SketchUp animations up to 30x faster, and scenes up to 5x faster, delivering high resolution, photorealistic visualizations direct from Google SketchUp in hours, not days. It frees up desktop computers for other work, enabling Shaderlight users to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Offering a low-cost alternative to rendering scenes and animations in-house, pricing starts from under $10, delivering high quality rendered images without investment in costly hardware.

Launching in booth 1908 at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo, Shaderlight Cloud Rendering powered by Limitless Computing will be available to all Google SketchUp and Shaderlight users in June.

Graham Wylie, CEO at ArtVPS said, "This launch removes any final barriers for Google SketchUp users' wanting to deliver high quality renders, quickly, without tying up their systems. This is the natural progression for Shaderlight and we are delighted to be working with Limitless Computing on this exciting innovation."

"Anyone who has limited hardware resources or a tight deadline will find this powerful solution a tremendous value," commented Dr. Errin T. Weller, president, Limitless Computing Inc. "Animation sequences that would otherwise tie up workstations for days will be done on time and within budget."

About Limitless Computing

Limitless Computing Inc. is a Boulder, CO-based company that has been providing cloud computing since 2006 and specializes in Augmented Reality. Limitless Computing brought Augmented Reality to Google SketchUp in 2011 with the release of the mobile application SightSpace 3D for Apple and added Kindle Fire and Android devices in 2012. (www.LimitlessComputing.com)

About ArtVPS

Founded in 2002, ArtVPS Limited quickly established itself as the leading developer of dedicated rendering hardware, developing the first processor designed exclusively to accelerate ray tracing of 3D data. ArtVPS is today leading the way in developing photorealistic rendering solutions that generate visually accurate representations of 3D scenes. Its revolutionary flagship rendering technology, Shaderlight, is a physically based, progressive ray-tracer that enables interactive, nonlinear changes to the materials, environments, lighting and textures at any stage within the rendering process – even on production-ready images. (www.artvps.com)

Limitless Computing and logo are registered trademarks of Limitless Computing Inc. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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Limitless Computing and ArtVPS Introduce Google SketchUp Rendering to the Cloud

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:52:00 -0400

May 14, 2012 08:52 ET

Limitless Computing and ArtVPS Introduce Google SketchUp Rendering to the Cloud

Launching at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo, Booth 1908

BOULDER, Colo. and CAMBRIDGE, England, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Limitless Computing Inc.®,a leading provider of 3D mobile Augmented Reality, and ArtVPS Ltd, developers of Shaderlight™, the interactive rendering software for SketchUp, today announced the launch of Shaderlight Cloud Rendering powered by Limitless Computing. Combining the highest quality rendering from Shaderlight and proven technology from Limitless Computing, this innovative new tool delivers the fastest, most effective workflow for SketchUp users.

Shaderlight Cloud Rendering powered by Limitless Computing renders SketchUp animations up to 30x faster, and scenes up to 5x faster, delivering high resolution, photorealistic visualizations direct from SketchUp in hours, not days. It frees up desktop computers for other work, enabling Shaderlight users to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Offering a low-cost alternative to rendering scenes and animations in-house, pricing starts from under $10, delivering high quality rendered images without investment in costly hardware.

Launching in booth 1908 at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo, Shaderlight Cloud Rendering powered by Limitless Computing will be available to all SketchUp and Shaderlight users in June.

Graham Wylie, CEO at ArtVPS said, "This launch removes any final barriers for SketchUp users' wanting to deliver high quality renders, quickly, without tying up their systems. This is the natural progression for Shaderlight and we are delighted to be working with Limitless Computing on this exciting innovation."

About Limitless Computing

About ArtVPS

Limitless Computing and logo are registered trademarks of Limitless Computing Inc. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

SOURCE Limitless Computing

CSG International to Showcase Latest Innovations at National Cable Television Association's (NCTA) The Cable Show 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:09:32 -0400

AVAIL-TVN'S NEW DIGITAL AD INSERTION TOOLS ALLOW CONTENT PROVIDERS TO MONETIZE VOD CONTENT

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Media Contacts:
Liora Bram
Media Strategies
617-202-9854
lbram@msipr.com

Cheryl Delgreco
Media Strategies
617-723-4004
cdelgreco@msipr.com

AVAIL-TVN’S NEW DIGITAL AD INSERTION TOOLS ALLOW CONTENT PROVIDERS TO MONETIZE VOD CONTENT

New Service Offering Enables Mid-Roll DAI in Any Environment
Reston, Va., (May 16, 2012) - (Virtual Press Office) – Avail-TVN, the leading digital media services company, today announced its new sophisticated DAI content preparation services that allow content providers to finally realize the promise of advanced advertising and monetize their VOD assets. Building upon its Advanced Advertising Insertion and Marking service (AAIM), launched last year, Avail-TVN now provides mid-roll content marking and stream conditioning services as an enhancement to the encoding and editing workflow, allowing true DAI application at the edge and ensuring seamless playout. Avail-TVN has added Placement Opportunity Authoring and management capabilities, which allow placement opportunity business rules to be made available through a POIS interface, under SCTE-130 standards, or inserted into the content metadata in accordance with CableLabs specifications.

As part of its service development, Avail-TVN offers critical interface support to manage the metadata exchange between content providers and operators. Working closely with key industry partners, the company has successfully integrated Content Information Service (CIS) and Placement Opportunity Information Service (POIS) interfaces into multiple, commercially deployed Ad Decision Systems.

Avail-TVN’s Advanced Advertising Services will be demonstrated next week at The Cable Show, at the Boston Convention Center, Executive Suite 33 (exhibit floor), within multiple DAI ecosystems, including Harris’s SCTE 130-compliant Ad Decision Engine and SeaChange’s Infusion Ad Decision Manager and AdPulse Ad Decision Server.

“Until now, content providers have not been able to fully realize the promise of dynamic ad insertion,” said Laurie Lawrence, chief marketing officer, Avail-TVN. “With the only approach that enables mid-roll ad insertion for their content in any environment, Avail-TVN is delivering the industry’s only working solution for increased revenue opportunities from VOD content. As TV Everywhere applications and increased use of on-demand services continue to change the face of television viewing, the ability to monetize content on any screen, in any environment will be a key component of the digital video ecosystem’s growth strategy.”

With the enhanced AAIM service, Avail-TVN can now capture the live network feed, QC for the Nielsen watermark, encode the program, apply the advertising insertion mark into the stream or metadata, and author the placement opportunity rules for future advertising insertion once the C3 window expires.

According to Rentrak’s State of VOD Trend Report, there were 8.8 billion VOD transactions performed in 2011, indicating a huge opportunity for monetizing VOD assets. The AAIM solution promises simplicity and scalability, simplifying workflows and ensuring that content is delivered and works in any operator environment, with no need for additional work by the content provider. As with VOD and other services that Avail-TVN offers, it leverages its platform, experience and scale to get its customers to market quickly and economically and takes an open technology approach that enables integration into all ecosystems. Now it is applying that model to the advanced advertising sector.

About Avail-TVN
Avail-TVN is the leading provider of digital media services in North America serving both content owners and multichannel video providers. The Company's advanced services deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for monetizing video content, providing high-quality viewing experiences, and improving the performance, reliability and security of its customers’ video programming distribution. For more information, please visit http://www.avail-tvn.com.

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NBC OLYMPICS TAPS AVAIL-TVN TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-PLATFORM OLYMPICS COVERAGE

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Media Contacts:
Liora Bram
Media Strategies
617-723-4004
lbram@msipr.com

Cheryl Delgreco
Media Strategies
617-723-4004
cdelgreco@msipr.com

NBC OLYMPICS TAPS AVAIL-TVN TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-PLATFORM OLYMPICS COVERAGE
Sherman Oaks, Calif., (May 16, 2012) – (Virtual Press Office) - Avail-TVN, the leading digital media services company, today announced that it has partnered with NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, to support the delivery of the largest volume of Video On Demand content ever provided to NBC Olympics Distribution Partners by NBC Olympics.

“With marquee content like the Olympics, we will rely on Avail-TVN’s digital media network expertise to publish and syndicate the largest volume of Olympic VOD content we have ever made available around the Olympic Games to our participating Multichannel Video Programming Distribution partners,” said Rick Cordella, VP and GM, NBC Sports Digital.

Avail-TVN will provide a wide array of services, including broadcast signal acquisition and file capture, C3 watermark verification, support various file formats, dynamic asset management, and distribution of the content. In participating systems, subscribers will be able to access Olympic highlights and full-event replays on demand just hours after it occurs live from London. Avail-TVN will also provide authentication services to select Operators to enable access for content available on NBCOlympics.com

“NBC is undertaking the most ambitious Olympics coverage to-date across a variety of STBs, and we’re thrilled to contribute our unique tools and services in support of that,” said Jim Riley, chief revenue officer at Avail-TVN. “We will leverage our multiplatform ADONISS and AnyView™ systems in support of NBC Olympics’ pre-Games content including Athlete Profiles and Event Trials, as well as the best of London 2012 Olympics events - for the hundreds of MPVDs across North America.”

About Avail-TVN
Avail-TVN is the largest independent provider of digital video services in North America. Working with both service providers and content owners, Avail-TVN is focused on providing its global customer base solutions that simplify content management and distribution, and enable the monetization of content. The company applies its managed service approach, powered by proprietary technology, to the areas of video-on-demand, linear content delivery, TV Everywhere, advanced advertising and data services. For more information, please visit http://www.avail-tvn.com.

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Avail-TVN's New Digital Ad Insertion Tools Allow Content Providers To Monetize VOD Content

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

RESTON, Va., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Avail-TVN, the leading digital media services company, today announced its new sophisticated DAI content preparation services that allow content providers to finally realize the promise of advanced advertising and monetize their VOD assets. Building upon its Advanced Advertising Insertion and Marking service (AAIM), launched last year, Avail-TVN now provides mid-roll content marking and stream conditioning services as an enhancement to the encoding and editing workflow, allowing true DAI application at the edge and ensuring seamless playout. Avail-TVN has added Placement Opportunity Authoring and management capabilities, which allow placement opportunity business rules to be made available through a POIS interface, under SCTE-130 standards, or inserted into the content metadata in accordance with CableLabs specifications.

As part of its service development, Avail-TVN offers critical interface support to manage the metadata exchange between content providers and operators. Working closely with key industry partners, the company has successfully integrated Content Information Service (CIS) and Placement Opportunity Information Service (POIS) interfaces into multiple, commercially deployed Ad Decision Systems.

Avail-TVN's Advanced Advertising Services will be demonstrated next week at The Cable Show, at the Boston Convention Center, Executive Suite 33 (exhibit floor), within multiple DAI ecosystems, including Harris's SCTE 130-compliant Ad Decision Engine and SeaChange's Infusion Ad Decision Manager and AdPulse Ad Decision Server.

"Until now, content providers have not been able to fully realize the promise of dynamic ad insertion," said Laurie Lawrence, chief marketing officer, Avail-TVN. "With the only approach that enables mid-roll ad insertion for their content in any environment, Avail-TVN is delivering the industry's only working solution for increased revenue opportunities from VOD content. As TV Everywhere applications and increased use of on-demand services continue to change the face of television viewing, the ability to monetize content on any screen, in any environment will be a key component of the digital video ecosystem's growth strategy."

With the enhanced AAIM service, Avail-TVN can now capture the live network feed, QC for the Nielsen watermark, encode the program, apply the advertising insertion mark into the stream or metadata, and author the placement opportunity rules for future advertising insertion once the C3 window expires.

According to Rentrak's State of VOD Trend Report, there were 8.8 billion VOD transactions performed in 2011, indicating a huge opportunity for monetizing VOD assets. The AAIM solution promises simplicity and scalability, simplifying workflows and ensuring that content is delivered and works in any operator environment, with no need for additional work by the content provider. As with VOD and other services that Avail-TVN offers, it leverages its platform, experience and scale to get its customers to market quickly and economically and takes an open technology approach that enables integration into all ecosystems. Now it is applying that model to the advanced advertising sector.

About Avail-TVN
Avail-TVN is the leading provider of digital media services in North America serving both content owners and multichannel video providers. The Company's advanced services deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for monetizing video content, providing high-quality viewing experiences, and improving the performance, reliability and security of its customers' video programming distribution. For more information, please visit www.avail-tvn.com.

*Media Contacts:*
Liora Bram	Cheryl Delgreco
Media Strategies	Media Strategies
617-202-9854	617-723-4004
lbram@msipr.com	cdelgreco@msipr.com

SOURCE Avail-TVN

NBC Olympics Taps Avail-TVN To Support Comprehensive Multi-platform Olympics Coverage

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

May 16, 2012 09:00 ET

NBC Olympics Taps Avail-TVN To Support Comprehensive Multi-platform Olympics Coverage

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Avail-TVN, the leading digital media services company, today announced that it has partnered with NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, to support the delivery of the largest volume of Video On Demand content ever provided to NBC Olympics Distribution Partners by NBC Olympics.

"With marquee content like the Olympics, we will rely on Avail-TVN's digital media network expertise to publish and syndicate the largest volume of Olympic VOD content we have ever made available around the Olympic Games to our participating Multichannel Video Programming Distribution partners," said Rick Cordella, VP and GM, NBC Sports Digital.

Avail-TVN will provide a wide array of services, including broadcast signal acquisition and file capture, C3 watermark verification, support various file formats, dynamic asset management, and distribution of the content. In participating systems, subscribers will be able to access Olympic highlights and full-event replays on demand just hours after it occurs live from London. Avail-TVN will also provide authentication services to select Operators to enable access for content available on NBCOlympics.com.

"NBC is undertaking the most ambitious Olympics coverage to-date across a variety of STBs, and we're thrilled to contribute our unique tools and services in support of that," said Jim Riley, chief revenue officer at Avail-TVN. "We will leverage our multiplatform ADONISS and AnyView™ systems in support of NBC Olympics' pre-Games content including Athlete Profiles and Event Trials, as well as the best of London 2012 Olympics events - for the hundreds of MPVDs across North America."

About Avail-TVN

Avail-TVN is the largest independent provider of digital video services in North America. Working with both service providers and content owners, Avail-TVN is focused on providing its global customer base solutions that simplify content management and distribution, and enable the monetization of content. The company applies its managed service approach, powered by proprietary technology, to the areas of video-on-demand, linear content delivery, TV Everywhere, advanced advertising and data services. For more information, please visit http://www.avail-tvn.com.

SOURCE Avail-TVN

Tribune Media Services and Digitalsmiths Announce a Strategic Alliance to Bring API Platform to the Digital Entertainment Market

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

CHICAGO and DURHAM, N.C., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribune Media Services (TMS), a leading provider of entertainment metadata, and Digitalsmiths, the leader in video content discovery, today announced that the two companies are releasing a robust new set of data-delivery APIs enabling TMS customers to leverage TMS metadata in exciting new ways. Built on Digitalsmiths' Seamless Discovery™ platform that handles more than one billion API transactions per month, the new APIs will facilitate the development of enhanced content discovery and viewing experiences.

Through this new relationship, TMS' industry-leading metadata for TV shows, movies and celebrities will be made available through an intuitive application-programming interface (API) that significantly reduces the engineering and training requirements for developers. As a result, customers can quickly innovate and test new consumer applications that meet the changing behaviors of today's entertainment fans. The first release of these APIs will be designed to support consumer experiences such as searching for celebrities on TV or discovering new episodes of favorite shows, and will soon to be followed by additional product updates.

"Consumers increasingly expect to discover and enjoy entertainment content on their own terms," said John Kelleher, President and Chief Operating Officer of TMS. "Because our data is a critical fuel for many of the new connected devices, applications and experiences proliferating in the market, that data must also be easily connected and accessible. Digitalsmiths' proven leadership in content discovery allows us to work closely with a trusted provider, accelerate our time-to-market, and deliver a truly superior development toolset for our customers."

"We are very pleased to strengthen our long relationship with TMS," said Ben Weinberger, Chief Executive Officer of Digitalsmiths. "These new solutions provide a seamless combination of rich entertainment metadata and intelligent delivery technologies to drive the accelerated development of enhanced discovery experiences."

Under the expanded relationship, TMS will also have the ability to market Digitalsmiths' Seamless Discoveryplatform. Seamless Discovery is a robust set of content-discovery technologies that includes integrated search, recommendations and a business-rules engine powered by a data framework that includes the world's largest collection of frame-level metadata for Movies and TV.

Service providers, content providers and consumer electronics manufacturers can use Seamless Discovery to develop entertainment applications that allow consumers to instantly discover the most relevant, personalized content anytime, anywhere, on any device. TMS metadata is integrated within Seamless Discovery and available for mutual customers. Seamless Discovery will also be used to enhance personalized user experiences on TMS' consumer-facing website Zap2it.com.

Representatives from Tribune Media Services and Digitalsmiths will jointly attend The Cable Show from May 21 – 23, 2012 in Boston, MA. Conference attendees can schedule meetings in advance to ask questions and learn more about TMS/Digitalsmiths API development plans.

About Digitalsmiths

The technology leader in video search and recommendation for interactive TV, Digitalsmiths offers solutions that greatly improve the accuracy and ease with which end-users find relevant, personalized entertainment across multiple channels and devices, including second screens such as smart phones and tablets. These solutions serve customers that span all media channels and devices and reach a combined audience of millions of consumers. Customers include Warner Bros, Paramount, Technicolor, Turner, the NBA, the PGA, and NASCAR.

About Tribune Media Services

Tribune Media Services Entertainment Products is an international leader in entertainment navigation. The company provides industry-leading TV, movie and celebrity metadata as well as entertainment guides in on-screen, online, mobile and print formats. TMS also produces Zap2it and CastTV, web sites that connect engaged entertainment fans to popular TV shows, movies, celebrities and other fans. For more information about TMS Entertainment Products visit TribuneMediaServices.com.

Media Contacts

Tribune Media Services	Digitalsmiths
Shannon Oborne	Caitlin Hourigan
Executive Director of Marketing	Marketing Manager
518.955.3125	704.806.9702
soborne@tribune.com	chourigan@digitalsmiths.com

SOURCE Tribune Media Services; Digitalsmiths

Industry Leaders Focus On Cable's Fastest-Growing Segments At Annual Multicultural TV Breakfast

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:44:00 -0400

May 11, 2012 14:44 ET

Industry Leaders Focus On Cable's Fastest-Growing Segments At Annual Multicultural TV Breakfast

Presented by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. During Cable Show 2012, Boston Convention Center

NEW YORK, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from Cable TV's leadership will assemble during the Cable Show 2012 for the Multicultural TV Breakfast and panel discussions. This has become an annual, "must-attend" event for those in the business of television for multicultural audiences. It will be held Tuesday morning, May 22, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Room 205A of the Boston Convention Center. The event is presented by two (2) leading TV trade publications, Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News.

"Each year, the Multicultural TV Breakfast has increased in popularity, which is reflective of the increasing importance of multicultural customers to the cable TV industry," said Louis Hillelson, Group Publisher for Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News.

The breakfast consistently attracts leading executives from cable TV providers, programming networks, production companies, agencies, research firms, financial investors, and advertisers.

This event always reflects the many changes affecting the business of serving various ethnic segments of cable TV customers. This year's program will be somewhat different from previous ones. This year, the program will include two (2), 30-minute discussions, each with its own unique focus.

One discussion, Content & Its Distribution Across Platforms, will address the variety of programming available and the challenges and opportunities related to its distribution across platforms, via new technologies. This panel reflects a business to business perspective. The other discussion, Driving Revenues and Attracting Viewers, will address the business to consumer relationship by focusing on marketing and promotional efforts for driving customer growth, attracting viewers and generating revenues from subscriptions, transactions and advertising sales.

Panelists will discuss the dynamic shifts in the marketplace and how these shifts are impacting decisions at their company and within the Cable TV industry. The panelists include leading executives from cable TV companies (MSOs) as well as programming networks. Those executives participating in the Content & Distribution discussion include Suresh Bala Iyer, CEO of Zee Americas and Veria Media; Glenn Goldsmith, VP of Programming for Mediacom; Berto Guzman, VP Affiliate sales and Marketing, nuvoTV; as well as Rajan Singh, EVP of International Business for News Corp Star US. The Revenues and Viewers discussion features leading marketing executives including Adrian Adriano, VP Multicultural Marketing for Comcast; Kenetta Bailey, EVP & CMO for TV One; Eric Conrad, VP Programming, Univision Deportes; and Philip Polk, the Director of Segmentation Marketing for Cox Communications.

The Multicultural TV Breakfast and panel program is produced by the Schramm Marketing Group, a NY-based marketing services company.

Those who wish to register may visit www.multichannel.com/multiculturalTV2012 or call (917) 281-4718 or email sfriedman@nbmedia.com.

Multichannel News

Multichannel News, part of NewBay Media, is the leading daily and weekly (print and electronic) business-to-business publication targeting professionals in cable television and telecommunications.

Broadcasting & Cable

Broadcasting and Cable (B&C) is the leading voice of the television industry, serving the broadcast, cable, program-syndication and multimedia communities. B&C also delivers breaking news through its Website, www.broadcastingcable.com.

SOURCE Broadcasting & Cable; Multichannel News

Where Innovation Happens: The Cable Show's "Imagine Park" to Feature Dozens of Guests, Product Demonstrations, and Special Events

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:15:00 -0400

May 10, 2012 16:15 ET

Where Innovation Happens: The Cable Show's "Imagine Park" to Feature Dozens of Guests, Product Demonstrations, and Special Events

Boston Tech and University Communities Play Prominent Roles in Bringing Fresh Ideas to the Popular Exhibit Floor Destination

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cable's latest innovations will be brought to life at the Cable Show 2012 "Imagine Park" live-events venue which will feature a college student "hackathon," cable apps display and some of the Boston area's hottest tech startups, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) announced today.

In a city known for its academic leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and media investment, "Imagine Park" will be an interactive venue that features over 10 hours of hosted discussions, product demonstrations, and special events at The Cable Show 2012, the U.S. cable industry's premier national event, May 21-23 at the Boston Convention & Exposition Center.

Highlights of Imagine Park:

The Imagine App Challenge (Wednesday, May 23rd at 12:15 p.m.) – Student teams compete in a live 48-hour application developer's challenge, or "hackathon," to create new tablet and/or smartphone applications that leverage the power of broadband. Participating teams include:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pace University
Rutgers University
Stanford University
Wellesley College

Students are a mix of engineering and computer science majors creating apps that cover categories including second screen, social TV, healthy and green lifestyles and broadband optimization. Teams will present functioning prototypes of their projects during a special pitch session on the Imagine Park stage on Wednesday, May 23. A panel of judges comprising cable executives and tech companies will award first, second, and third place winners. Additional information including team members, team bios, and app focus can be found here: http://2012.thecableshow.com/ThePark/ImagineAppChallenge.

The App Pond (open during exhibit floor hours) – An interactive "ecosystem" for cable's latest and most innovative media, entertainment and lifestyle apps, The App Pond provides self-guided tours of more than 30 of cable's most compelling apps from the following companies:

BrightHouse Networks
Comcast
C-SPAN
Discovery Communications
Disney and ESPN Media Networks
EPIX
FOX
GLDS – Great Lakes Data Systems
HBO
itaas
Sales Graphics Corp.
SeaChange International
Scripts Networks
Showtime Networks
The Smithsonian
Time Warner Cable
Turner Broadcasting
and Viacom Media Networks.

More information on The App Pond can be found at: http://2012.thecableshow.com/ThePark/AppPond

Start-Up Alley (open during exhibit floor hours) – Boston-area tech companies with smart ideas and entrepreneurial spirit present their vision for new applications and services powered by cable's broadband networks. In addition to their permanent placement in Imagine Park, the leaders of these innovative companies will present their latest endeavors during a special Imagine Park segment on Monday, May 21.

Live Debate Featuring Harvard vs. Columbia (Tuesday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m.) – The Harvard and Columbia University debate teams square off in front of a live audience on the question of whether cable is doing enough to attract and retain "millennial" consumers. A panel of prominent reactors comprising cable executives and journalists will provide their reactions and award top honors for the most skillful debaters.

Imagine Park will once again serve as a premier destination on The Cable Show Exhibit Floor. Attendees will find comfortable seating in a park-like setting with access to food and beverage concessions at the Adobe Cafe, robust complimentary Wi-Fi, and compelling demonstrations both on and off stage. All shows in Imagine Park are streamed live at www.live.thecableshow.com and will be available on demand following the show. The full Imagine Park schedule is as follows, with further details on hosts and participants available at http://2012.thecableshow.com/ThePark/Schedule.

Monday, May 21: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Panel: Putting the You in UX: Media Gets Personal

Monday, May 21: 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Panel: Speed to Market: Enabling Faster Innovation Cycles

Monday, May 21: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Panel: Evolve – Take 1: Pushing Products and Platforms to New Levels

Monday, May 21: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Showcase: Startup Alley – Inside Boston's Thriving Innovation District

Tuesday, May 22: 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Panel: Ideas in Action: Driving Broadband Adoption in America

Tuesday, May 22: 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Panel: Control Freak: Natural User Interfaces Find Their Way Home

Tuesday, May 22: 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Panel: Smart Energy: The Power of Broadband

Tuesday, May 22: 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Panel: Second Screens: Making the First Screen Interactive and Fun

Tuesday, May 22: 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Live Debate: Harvard and Columbia Debate Teams

Is Cable Doing Enough to Keep Millennials in the Tent?

Wednesday, May 23: 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Panel: Customer Relations: Tools and Tech for Customer Convenience

Wednesday, May 23: 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Competition: Imagine App Challenge: The Finals!

Featuring teams from MIT, Stanford, Pace and Rutgers universities

Wednesday, May 23: 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Panel: Evolve – Take 2: Pushing Products and Platforms to New Levels

Imagine Park is designed as a high-profile platform for introducing and demonstrating innovative new products and services, as well as facilitating discussions on issues affecting the future of media and entertainment. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Michael Garner at NCTA Convention Headquarters at (202) 463-7905 or via email at mgarner@ncta.com.

For additional questions about Imagine Park, contact NCTA at thepark@thecableshow.com or call NCTA's Department of Industry Affairs at (202) 222-2430. Further information on The Cable Show 2012 is available at www.thecableshow.com. Exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting NCTA Convention Headquarters at (202) 463-7905 or e-mail exhibitinfo@ncta.com.

NCTA is the principal trade association for the U.S. cable industry, representing cable operators serving more than 90 percent of the nation's cable television households and more than 200 cable program networks. The cable industry is the nation's largest broadband provider of high-speed Internet access, serving 45 million customers, after investing more than $185 billion to build two-way interactive networks with fiber optic technology. Cable companies also provide state-of-the-art digital telephone service to 24 million American consumers.

SOURCE NCTA

Where Innovation Happens: The Cable Show's "Imagine Park" to Feature Dozens of Guests, Product Demonstrations, and Special Events

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:04:57 -0400

The Cable Show 2012 General Sessions to Showcase Leading Figures in News, Sports, Entertainment and Politics

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:55:00 -0400

May 09, 2012 17:55 ET

The Cable Show 2012 General Sessions to Showcase Leading Figures in News, Sports, Entertainment and Politics

Cable Industry Leaders Join Conan O'Brien, Edward Burns, Piers Morgan, Chris Matthews, John King and Many More on Stage at the U.S. Cable Industry's Premier Event

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today announced its full line-up of participants in the three general sessions at The Cable Show 2012, NCTA's 61st Annual Convention and International Exposition. The Cable Show takes place May 21-23, 2012, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

The following speakers will complement dozens of other sessions, programs, special events, and a robust exhibit floor, at The Cable Show 2012.

Monday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)

Welcome by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Show co-chairs:

Philip Kent, Chairman & CEO, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Neil Smit, President & CEO, Comcast Cable and Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation

State of the Industry Address:

Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA

Industry Panel: How innovative companies are positioning themselves to take advantage of an anytime, anywhere, anything-goes media environment.

Moderator: Erin Burnett, Chief Business and Economics Correspondent and Anchor, "Erin Burnett OutFront," CNN.

Tim Armstrong, Chairman & CEO, AOL
Glenn Britt, Chairman & CEO, Time Warner Cable
David Zaslav, President & CEO, Discovery Communications

Tuesday, May 22 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT)

Industry Panel -- Digital Disruption: The impact of digital distribution on the future of entertainment, communications and commerce in our daily lives.

Moderator: Julia Boorstin, Media and Entertainment Reporter, CNBC

Edward Burns, Film Director, Actor and Writer
Reo Caraeff, President & CEO, VEVO
Dan Mead, President & CEO, Verizon Wireless
Neil Smit, President & CEO, Comcast Cable, and Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation

One-on-One Conversation: Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, will be interviewed by Michael Powell, NCTA President & CEO.

Political Panel -- Campaigns in Context: A candid discussion of the U.S. political scene and the forthcoming presidential election in the context of a rapidly changing environment for the delivery of news and the framework for civic dialogue.

Moderator: Steve Scully, Sr. Executive Producer and Political Editor, C-SPAN

John King, Chief National Correspondent and Anchor, "John King, USA," CNN
Chris Matthews, Host, "Hardball with Chris Matthews," MSNBC
Maria Elena Salinas, Co-Anchor, "Noticiero Univision," Univision

Wednesday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT)

One-on-One Conversation: Conan O'Brien, Host of "Conan" on TBS, will be interviewed by Piers Morgan, Host of "Piers Morgan Tonight" on CNN.

Sports Panel – Good Sports: The impact of digital media and around-the-clock access on the economics and strategies of the modern-day sports business.

Moderator: Darren Rovell, Sports Business Reporter, CNBC

David Hill, Chairman & CEO, Fox Sports Media Group
David Levy, President of Sales, Distribution & Sports, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
John Skipper, President, ESPN, Inc. & Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks, ESPN, Inc.
David Stern, Commissioner, National Basketball Association

Industry Panel -- Whose Viewer Is It? Viewpoints about competition and collaboration in an environment where plentiful delivery options have blurred traditional business boundaries.

Moderator: Piers Morgan, Host, "Piers Morgan Tonight," CNN

Jeffrey Bewkes, Chairman & CEO, Time Warner, Inc.
Chase Carey, Deputy Chairman, President & COO, News Corporation
Patrick Esser, President, Cox Communications
Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix

Live streaming for all general sessions will be available at live.thecableshow.com.

Additional, up-to-the-minute information for The Cable Show 2012 is available at www.thecableshow.com or from NCTA's Department of Industry Affairs (202-222-2430). Exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting NCTA Convention Headquarters at (202) 463-7905 or e-mail exhibitinfo@ncta.com.

SOURCE NCTA

New EMI Receiver from Teseq Significantly Reduces Test Time, Improves Accuracy

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:00 -0400

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Existing 9010 receivers can easily be upgraded by simply returning the unit to the factory. A new calibration certificate is issued upon completion of the upgrade.

Teseq is the exclusive North American distributor of PMM, a brand of Narda Safety Test Solutions srl, which manufactures the compact modular PMM 9010F.

The PMM 9010F starts at $24,500. Delivery is 8 to 12 weeks ARO.

Contact Teseq USA directly to find out about renting Teseq products.

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SOURCE Teseq Inc.

PSI Repair Services to Showcase Off-Warranty Repair Support at WINDPOWER 2012 Conference & Exhibition

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:30:00 -0400

LIVONIA, Mich., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PSI Repair Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, will showcase its off-warranty repair support for wind energy operations and maintenance (O&M) professionals at the WINDPOWER 2012 Conference & Exhibition.

PSI Repair Services offers fast, affordable repairs, including upgraded/longer-life products, for out-of-warranty electronic, hydraulic and precision mechanical components that drive your turbines' pitch and yaw systems and down tower electronics. Components repaired include printed circuit boards, PLCs, control cards, VRCC components, IGBTs, thyristors, converters, pitch motors, hydraulic pumps, servo motors, transducers and much more. All repairs come with a free evaluation and one-year warranty.

PSI uses the latest diagnostic tools to detect failures down to the microchip level. Solutions range from minor component changes to full replacement printed circuit boards, with enhanced designs to improve performance and reliability. These options allow you to significantly increase mean time between failures (MTBF) and prevent costly downtime and/or repeat repairs.

In addition, PSI provides comprehensive remanufacturing services for unsalvageable, obsolete components. Plus, PSI's stocking programs provide fast turnaround to help reduce inventories.

"PSI Repair Services is a one-stop resource for wind farm O&M professionals," said Mike Fitzpatrick, General Manager of PSI Repair Services. "No other repair service provider in the wind industry can match PSI's breadth and depth of cost-saving services, or has a dynamic Engineering Services Department quite like PSI. The difference is clear to our customers."

The WINDPOWER 2012 Conference & Exhibition takes place June 3-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. PSI Repair Services will be exhibiting in Booth 1062. For more information about the WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, visit http://www.windpowerexpo.com.

For more information about PSI Repair Services, visit http://www.psi-repair.com. You can also follow PSI Repair Services on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/psi_repair, as well as on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/psirepair.

About PSI Repair Services, Inc. (http://www.psi-repair.com)

PSI Repair Services, a SDVOSB and subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, is the world's largest independent component repair company for electronics, hydraulics, robotics and precision mechanical assemblies. Our repairs save customers up to 70% versus the cost of buying new components from the OEM. All repairs come with a free evaluation, performance test and one-year warranty. For optimal peace-of-mind, PSI offers the most comprehensive engineering services in the industry, featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that provides powerful failure analysis, which can be used to make more informed maintenance decisions. In many cases, PSI's engineering team can enhance the performance of a faulty OEM component with superior, more efficient technology to further extend the component's life. For unsalvageable and obsolete components, PSI offers component remanufacturing services that are second to none. In addition, PSI offers surplus parts and emergency services for customers that need to get their critical systems back up and running again as quickly as possible.

About Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (http://www.psi-online.com)

Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) oversees a diverse set of technology-based subsidiaries, which serve a wide variety of industries, from automotive, aerospace and defense, to energy, security and semiconductor. Established in 1967, our award-winning products and services help reduce costs and maximize efficiency for many Fortune 500 companies, as well as the U.S. military. PSI pushes the bounds of technology on critical programs like Homeland Security, Defense research and space exploration. Simply put, PSI is one of the most innovative companies in the world. PSI: Always innovating. Everywhere.™

CONTACT: Jay Hollingsworth
Public Relations Manager
Phillips Service Industries (PSI)
11900 Mayfield
Livonia, MI 48150-1733
(734) 853-5000
jay.hollingsworth@psi-corp.com

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SOURCE PSI Repair Services, Inc.