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TV Choice and Competition Near for Residents of the Towns of Amherst and Hamburg, and Village of Lawrence, N.Y.Communities Approve Video Franchises for Verizon
NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of the Erie County towns of Amherst and Hamburg, and the Nassau County village of Lawrence are a major step closer to having a real choice for their cable television service, thanks to newly approved agreements authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service, delivered over the most advanced fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes.
The Amherst Town Board granted a video franchise to Verizon Monday (June 16), paving the way for video choice in the community.
The Town of Hamburg voted in favor of a franchise for Verizon on June 9, and the Village of Lawrence followed suit on June 12.
The three new franchises bring to 122 the total number of New York municipalities that have approved video franchises for Verizon.
"This is great news for residents of Amherst, Hamburg and Lawrence, who now will have a new choice for their video entertainment," said Monica Azare, Verizon senior vice president for New York and Connecticut.
"Consumers in these communities will be able to choose their cable provider as easily as they choose their phone company. Competition like this drives innovation and value and puts the consumer in control, and we will continue to compete aggressively for business in these areas," she said.
As with all local franchise approvals in New York, the agreements between Verizon and the towns of Amherst and Hamburg and the village of Lawrence are subject to review by the New York State Public Service Commission.
Verizon's FiOS TV is a formidable competitor to cable and satellite, offering a broad collection of all-digital programming, 30 high-definition (HD) channels in the New York market and access to more than 10,000 on-demand titles, 70 percent of which are free.
Verizon's fiber network delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also delivers Internet download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps, as well as high-quality voice service.*
Amherst, Hamburg and Lawrence join a growing list of New York communities that are paving the way for competition and choice in the television market. In addition to these three, Verizon has been granted video franchises in the following municipalities:
City of New York
Long Island
Massapequa Park, Cedarhurst, Laurel Hollow, Lynbrook, Mineola, East Hills, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Valley Stream, Freeport, Williston Park, New Hyde Park, Sands Point, Bayville, Old Field, Floral Park, South Floral Park, Garden City, Nissequogue, Poquott, East Williston, Head of the Harbor, Mill Neck, Stewart Manor, Centre Island, Malverne, Manorhaven, Huntington Bay, The Branch, Oyster Bay Cove, Flower Hill, Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Munsey Park, North Hills, Plandome, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Roslyn, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Thomaston, Bellerose, Lloyd Harbor and Baxter Estates; and the towns of North Hempstead, Huntington, Smithtown, Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Islip and Babylon.
Rockland County
Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Nyack, Grandview-on-Hudson, Clarkstown, Orangetown, Piermont, Airmont, the Town of Haverstraw, West Haverstraw, Chestnut Ridge, Ramapo, Spring Valley, Stony Point, the Village of Haverstraw, Suffern, Hillburn, Wesley Hills and Montebello.
Dutchess County
Wappinger and Wappingers Falls
Orange County
Town of Newburgh
Erie County
Blasdell, Hamburg, West Seneca, Tonawanda, Village of Orchard Park and Town of Orchard Park.
Westchester County
Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Tarrytown, Irvington, Greenburgh, Eastchester, Mount Kisco, Elmsford, Port Chester, Tuckahoe, White Plains, Rye Brook, North Castle, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Yonkers, Scarsdale, Bronxville, New Rochelle, Cortlandt, Peekskill, Buchanan, Rye, Larchmont, the Village of Mamaroneck, the Town of Mamaroneck, New Castle, Pelham Manor, Sleepy Hollow, Briarcliff Manor, the Town of Ossining and the Village of Ossining.
* NOTE: actual (throughput) speeds will vary.
Verizon Communications Inc. , headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 67 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employed a diverse workforce of approximately 232,000 as of the end of the first quarter 2008 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of $93.5 billion. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/ .
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Media General Reports May 2008 Revenues
RICHMOND, Va., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Media General, Inc. today released its monthly revenues report for May 2008. Total company revenues were $64.3 million, compared with $71.3 million in May 2007. The decline was primarily attributable to lower Publishing Division revenues, driven by continued weakness in Classified advertising, especially in the Tampa market. In the Broadcast Division, increased Political advertising revenues partially offset lower National and Local time sales. In the Interactive Media Division, revenues rose 16.9 percent, due to higher Local and National/Regional advertising and revenues from DealTaker.com, acquired March 31, 2008.
"The Publishing Division's May results reflected the continuation of extremely weak Classified advertising in several markets, particularly Tampa and Richmond," said Marshall N. Morton, president and chief executive officer.
"The Broadcast Division generated $725,000 in Political revenues, partially offsetting continued softness in National time sales, driven by weak automotive advertising in particular," Mr. Morton said.
"Higher revenues in the Interactive Media Division were driven by a 38.5 percent increase in Local advertising spending and revenues from DealTaker.com. Our Web-First breaking news focus continued to drive audience growth, with page views and visitor sessions up 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively. Local news page views were up 53 percent at TBO.com in Tampa," he said.
Publishing Division
Publishing Division revenues declined 14.6 percent. Excluding Florida, where revenues declined 22.8 percent, Publishing Division total revenues in May were down 10.8 percent. Revenues in Virginia and North Carolina decreased 14.9 percent and 5.7 percent, respectively. Revenues rose 1.3 percent in Alabama due to higher telecommunications advertising and increased 1 percent in South Carolina driven by revenues from our new weekly newspaper in the greater Florence/Myrtle Beach market.
Classified advertising revenues decreased $4.4 million, or 30.1 percent, reflecting reductions in the Tampa and Richmond markets. For the company's three metro markets combined, employment and real estate revenues each decreased 41.4 percent and automotive revenues declined 33.8 percent.
Retail advertising revenues declined $1 million, or 6.2 percent, due primarily to lower spending in Tampa across most categories, while Winston-Salem generated a nominal increase. National revenues decreased $520,000, or 17.7 percent, as a result of lower telecommunications advertising in the Tampa market. Circulation revenues decreased $185,000, reflecting Daily and Sunday net-paid circulation volume declines. Three Media General newspapers, including The Tampa Tribune, reported increases in Daily net-paid circulation due to higher home delivery trends.
Broadcast Division
Broadcast gross time sales decreased $1.8 million, or 6.1 percent, primarily as a result of lower National time sales, particularly in the Tampa market, partially offset by a $573,000 increase in Political advertising revenues. The Political revenues were generated from presidential campaign spending in North Carolina and Ohio, gubernatorial primary spending in North Carolina, U.S. Congressional races in South Carolina, and issue spending in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Rhode Island.
Local time sales declined $395,000, or 2.2 percent, primarily from lower furniture store and transportation advertising, partially offset by higher spending in the health care category. National time sales declined $1.9 million, or 17.4 percent, as a result of decreased advertising in the automotive and telecommunications categories.
Interactive Media Division
In the Interactive Media Division, a 38.5 percent increase in Local advertising, higher National/Regional sales and revenues from DealTaker.com, offset a decline in revenues in the advergaming business. Revenues from the Yahoo!HotJobs partnership helped mitigate a 2 percent decline in Classified revenues.
Higher Local online revenues reflected a focus on new products, increased sales staffing and enhanced training. National/Regional advertising rose 11.7 percent, resulting from higher spending by national agencies. The decreased spending in the advergaming business reflected a slower pace of current major projects compared with the May 2007 period.
About Media General
Media General is a leading provider of local news, information and entertainment over multiple media platforms. The company serves markets primarily in the Southeastern United States. Media General publishes 25 daily newspapers, including The Tampa Tribune, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Winston-Salem Journal; and community newspapers in Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina; plus approximately 275 weekly newspapers and other targeted publications. The company owns and operates 22 network-affiliated television stations that reach more than 30 percent of the television households in the Southeast and 9 percent of those in the United States. The company's interactive media operations include Web sites and portals that are associated with each of its newspapers and television stations as well as with many specialty publications, and two growing interactive advertising services companies, Blockdot, Inc. and DealTaker.com.
MEDIA GENERAL, INC.
Revenues and Page Views
May
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2008 2007 % Change
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Revenues (000)
Publishing $35,171 $41,206 (14.6)%
Broadcast 26,398 27,794 (5.0)%
Interactive Media 3,332 2,850 16.9 %
Eliminations (588) (527) (11.6)%
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Total Revenues $64,313 $71,323 (9.8)%
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Discontinued Operations (1) $2,335 $3,163 (26.2)%
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Selected Publishing Revenues by Category (000)
Classified $10,293 $14,718 (30.1)%
Retail 15,790 16,826 (6.2)%
National 2,404 2,922 (17.7)%
Other 501 435 15.2 %
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Total Advertising $28,988 $34,901 (16.9)%
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Circulation $4,851 $5,036 (3.7)%
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Broadcast Time Sales (gross) (000)
Local $17,387 $17,779 (2.2)%
National 9,215 11,158 (17.4)%
Political 723 150 ---
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Total Time Sales $27,325 $29,087 (6.1)%
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Online Total Page Views (000)
Total Web Sites 53,866 48,987 10.0 %
(Excluding Advertising
Services)
MEDIA GENERAL, INC.
Revenues and Page Views
Year-to-Date
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2008 2007 % Change
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Revenues (000)
Publishing $193,705 $229,966 (15.8)%
Broadcast 131,765 136,743 (3.6)%
Interactive Media 14,764 14,037 5.2 %
Eliminations (2,713) (2,817) 3.7 %
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Total Revenues $337,521 $377,929 (10.7)%
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Discontinued Operations(1) $14,678 $15,548 (5.6)%
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Selected Publishing Revenues by
Category (000)
Classified $59,394 $83,112 (28.5)%
Retail 84,483 92,560 (8.7)%
National 13,309 16,681 (20.2)%
Other 2,387 2,578 (7.4)%
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Total Advertising $159,573 $194,931 (18.1)%
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Circulation $27,025 $28,303 (4.5)%
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Broadcast Time Sales (gross) (000)
Local $85,226 $88,044 (3.2)%
National 45,283 53,582 (15.5)%
Political 6,437 839 ---
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Total Time Sales $136,946 $142,465 (3.9)%
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Online Total Page Views (000)
Total Web Sites 316,022 289,244 9.3 %
(Excluding Advertising
Services)
Notes: All data are subject to later adjustment.
(1) Discontinued operations include the following TV Stations and their
associated web sites: WMBB in Panama City, Florida; KALB/NALB in
Alexandria, Louisiana; WNEG in Taccoa, Georgia; WTVQ in Lexington,
Kentucky and WCWJ in Jacksonville, Florida.
Media General, Inc.
CONTACT: Investors, Lou Anne J. Nabhan, +1-804-649-6103, or Media, Ray
Kozakewicz, +1-804-649-6748
Web site: http://www.mediageneral.com/
AT&T Earns High Marks in Small Business Services Report From Leading Market Research FirmSeveral AT&T SMB-Specific Programs Cited as Differentiators in Marketplace
SAN ANTONIO, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In recognition of its strategy to provide small businesses with the same high level of service as larger enterprise customers, AT&T Inc. was rated favorably this week in a comprehensive analysis of wireless carriers by leading telecommunications consultant IDC. The report, "Worldwide Mobile Operator 2008 Vendor Analysis: Best Practices in Serving the SMB,(1)" indicated that IDC looks to AT&T to emerge as the leader in the U.S. in the mobile small business space during 2008.
The analysis cited several programs and services launched by AT&T in the past year as differentiators, best in breed or game changing. These include AT&T's small business-dedicated customer care, sales and marketing teams, the AT&T "Exclusively Business" program, the OnwardSmallBiz center Web portal, AT&T BusinessTalk(R), and BlackBerry(R) Professional Software.
"AT&T is making a significant commitment to the SMB segment and it has a cohesive strategy in place to address this integral part of the U.S. wireless market," said Carrie MacGillivray, senior analyst, SMB Markets: Mobility, for IDC. "IDC believes that AT&T has a strong set of programs targeted to small businesses that will continue to evolve and position the company favorably in the marketplace."
"We are gratified that an important, independent third party such as IDC maintains a positive view of AT&T's activities in the mobile small business space," said Kent Mathy, president, Small Business, for AT&T's wireless operation. "AT&T views the small business segment as a key area of growth, and it's one to which we've committed considerable resources. Our strategy is a simple one: Treat small business customers just like their larger enterprise brethren with wireless services and programs built especially for small businesses backed by world-class sales and support teams that are in place only to serve them."
For more information regarding AT&T's mobile small business offerings, visit http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/business-programs/small.
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/
(1) IDC, Worldwide Mobile Operator 2008 Vendor Analysis: Best Practices in
Serving the SMB," Doc # 212091, May 2008
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.
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AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: John Kampfe of AT&T, +1-973-637-9387, mobile, +1-908-432-3473,
john.kampfe@att.com
Web site: http://www.att.com/
Aperto Networks Selected By NextPhase Wireless for Nationwide WiMAX DeploymentDeployment in 3.65 GHz band to begin in Southern California and expand to national footprint across U.S.
MILPITAS, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aperto(R) Networks, builder of the world's most versatile carrier-grade and cost-effective WiMAX base stations and subscriber units, announced today that its industry-leading line of PacketMAX(R) base stations has been chosen by NextPhase Wireless (BULLETIN BOARD: NPHS) , a service provider based in Southern California, for a nationwide WiMAX network in the 3.65 GHz band.
"This is the first of many significant wins we expect to announce this year in the 3.65 GHz band in the U.S.," said Manish Gupta, Vice President of Marketing & Alliances for Aperto Networks and WiMAX Forum Board Member. "With this lightly-licensed band, as well as the license-exempt 5.8 GHz band which we also support, operators are able to cost-effectively leverage the benefits of our versatile PacketMAX solution and deploy carrier-grade services to enterprise, SMB, and residential markets."
NextPhase will deploy a combination of the 12-sector PacketMAX 5000 macro base stations and single-sector PacketMAX 3000 micro base stations. Deployment will start in Orange County and then expand to the rest of Southern California, including the Los Angeles and San Diego markets. Later, the deployment will go national with additional coverage in states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
"We evaluated many competitive products before settling on PacketMAX," said Mark Kociela, Vice President of Business Development with NextPhase. "PacketMAX has an impressive feature set including best-in-class QoS and the ability to scale beyond any other WiMAX base stations in the market. The test results exceeded our expectations for delivering differentiable voice and data services in the 3.65 GHz band. This platform also gives us the flexibility to roll out services in the 5.8 GHz band and that is a powerful option that we may use in the future."
In addition to supporting the 3.65 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands, PacketMAX also supports the 2.5 GHz, 3.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz, and 4.9 GHz bands. As a result, Aperto now offers WiMAX solutions for the widest range of licensed and licensed-exempt frequencies in the world.
The PacketMAX family of products delivers the critical elements required to extend wireless broadband services to a wide range of users -- ranging from governments, large enterprises and public-sector organizations to multi-tenant buildings and residences -- using a single, standards-based platform. The company's flagship product, the PacketMAX 5000 base station, is also the only carrier-grade base station that can support and operate both the IEEE802.16-2004 and IEEE802.16-2005 WiMAX standards simultaneously.
About Aperto Networks:
Aperto Networks helps service providers worldwide profitably deliver affordable wireless voice and broadband services by building the world's most advanced fixed and mobile WiMAX Forum Certified base stations and subscriber units. Aperto fundamentally changes the economics of delivering voice and broadband services through IP-rich, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks, allowing carriers to offer a wider variety of services to more customers using less equipment.
Its carrier-grade WiMAX technology offers industry-leading subscriber density, quality of service, ease of use, and reliability. Aperto is a founding board member of the WiMAX Forum, as well as a founder and lead contributor to IEEE 802.16 and the ETSI-BRAN standards. Serving more than 400 customers in 90 countries, Aperto Networks is based in Milpitas, California. For more information, visit us at http://www.apertonet.com/.
"Aperto Networks" and "PacketMAX" are registered trademarks of Aperto Networks. The Aperto logo is a trademark of Aperto Networks. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Contact: Tom Hemingway
714 765-0010
Tomh@npwireless.com
NextPhase Wireless
CONTACT: Tom Hemingway of NextPhase Wireless, +1-714-765-0010,
Tomh@npwireless.com
Web site: http://www.apertonet.com/
Tellabs Delivers Two Networks for The Price of OneTellabs(R) 1100 multiservice access platform brings cable and fiber networks together
LAS VEGAS, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NXTcomm08 -- One out of every four independent operating companies delivers video over a traditional cable television network. Many of these providers want to deploy high-speed, fiber-optic networks to offer video-on-demand and Internet rates of 50 megabits-per-second and beyond. They also want to continue to support their existing cable television services. But the cost of two separate networks can be too high for these providers. Many cable TV operators have the same desire.
How can independent providers and cable television operators bring these advanced services to users without breaking the bank?
By adding Radio Frequency over Glass (RFoG) capability to the Tellabs(R) 1100 multiservice access platform (MSAP), Tellabs solves this problem. Now providers can use fiber optics to carry signals formerly sent separately over cable television networks. So they can bring better video, faster Internet access and other advanced services to users.
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers is defining the RFoG standard. RFoG enables a single network to do the job of two. It saves providers time and money since they don't have to install and maintain two networks. It also alleviates the need to replace existing equipment in users' homes.
The power to do more with less (equipment, money, time ... )
With RFoG, a single network can continue to deliver cable with the same set-top boxes and cable modems in users' homes today. Yet providers can also add new Gigabit Passive Optical Networking (GPON) services that increase broadband speed by four times downstream and eight times upstream. These speeds enable users to download and upload videos and music much faster than today's rates. With GPON, providers can capture bandwidth benefits and operating expense savings while supporting current cable television services.
"Many of our customers have cable television networks in place. They asked for a cost-effective way to add higher speed services without incurring huge costs and inconveniencing their users," said Rich Schroder, vice president and general manager of access products for Tellabs. "With RFoG on the Tellabs 1100 products, providers can offer today's hottest services and the even more bandwidth-hungry services of tomorrow."
The Tellabs 1100 MSAP with RFoG will be available in the second quarter of 2008.
About Tellabs
Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300(TM) Patent Index and the S&P 500. http://www.tellabs.com/
Tellabs(R) and Tellabs logo(R) are trademarks of Tellabs or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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CONTACT: media, Ariana Nikitas of Tellabs, +1-630-798-2532,
ariana.nikitas@tellabs.com; or Chris Parente, +1-240-485-1082,
cparente@gotostrategic.com for Tellabs; investors, Tom Scottino of Tellabs,
+1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com
Web site: http://www.tellabs.com/
11 Billion Videos Viewed Online in The U.S. in April 200818-34 Year Olds Viewed Nearly 5 Hours of Online Video per Person during the Month
RESTON, Va., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore , a leader in measuring the digital world, today released April 2008 data from the comScore Video Metrix service, revealing that U.S. Internet users viewed 11 billion online videos during the month, with YouTube.com accounting for more than 4 billion of that total.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/COMSCORELOGO)
More than 4 Billion Videos Viewed at Google Sites
In April, Google Sites once again ranked as the top U.S. video property with more than 4.1 billion videos viewed (38 percent share of all videos), as YouTube.com accounted for 98 percent of all videos viewed at the property. Fox Interactive Media ranked second with 558 million videos (5.1 percent), followed by Yahoo! Sites with 352 million (3.2 percent) and Microsoft Sites with 268 million (2.4 percent).
Top U.S. Online Video Properties* by Videos Viewed
April 2008
Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations
Source: comScore Video Metrix
Videos Share (%) of
Property (000) Videos
Total Internet 10,999,597 100.0
Google Sites 4,159,850 37.9
Fox Interactive Media 557,663 5.1
Yahoo! Sites 352,359 3.2
Microsoft Sites 268,033 2.4
Viacom Digital 199,968 1.8
Time Warner - Excl. AOL 138,771 1.3
ABC.COM 103,421 0.9
Disney Online 98,740 0.9
AOL LLC 95,288 0.9
ESPN 83,424 0.8
* Rankings based on video content sites; excludes video server networks.
Online video includes both streaming and progressive download video.
Nearly 135 million U.S. Internet users watched an average of 82 videos per viewer in April. Google Sites also attracted the most viewers (83.7 million), where they watched an average of 50 videos per person. Fox Interactive attracted the second most viewers (52 million), followed by Yahoo! Sites (37.3 million) and Microsoft Sites (29.9 million).
Top U.S. Online Video Properties* by Unique Viewers
April 2008
Total U.S. - Home/Work/University Locations
Source: comScore Video Metrix
Unique Average
Viewers Videos per
Property (000) Viewer
Total Internet 134,471 81.6
Google Sites 83,720 49.7
Fox Interactive 52,046 10.7
Media
Yahoo! Sites 37,323 9.4
Microsoft Sites 29,908 9.0
Time Warner - Excl. AOL 20,627 6.7
Viacom Digital 19,367 10.3
AOL LLC 19,115 5.0
Disney Online 10,805 9.1
ESPN 9,026 9.2
CBS Corporation 7,993 7.1
* Rankings based on video content sites; excludes video server networks.
Online video includes both streaming and progressive download video.
Other notable findings from April 2008 include:
-- 71 percent of the total U.S. Internet audience viewed online video.
-- The average online video viewer watched 228 minutes of video.
-- 18-34 year olds were the heaviest viewing segment, watching an
average of 287 minutes per viewer.
-- 82.1 million viewers watched 4.1 billion videos on YouTube.com (49.8
videos per viewer).
-- 46 million viewers watched 481 million videos on MySpace.com (10.4
videos per viewer).
-- The average online video duration was 2.8 minutes.
To request more information about comScore Video Metrix, please visit http://www.comscore.com/contact
About comScore
comScore, Inc. is a global leader in measuring the digital world. For more information, please visit http://www.comscore.com/boilerplate.
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Decatur Memorial Hospital Becomes First in Illinois to Treat Cancer Patients With RapidArc(TM) Radiotherapy TechnologySophisticated prostate cancer treatment delivered in less than 90 seconds using new technology from Varian Medical Systems
DECATUR, Ill., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Decatur Memorial Hospital became the first medical center in Illinois, and the third in the United States, to treat a cancer patient using RapidArc(TM) radiotherapy technology from Varian Medical Systems . John Hosler, an 85-year-old prostate cancer patient, received his treatment in just under 90 seconds -- a treatment that would have taken 15-20 minutes using earlier treatment methods.
"I was impressed with how quickly the treatment was delivered," said Hosler, who performs a regimen of 100 push ups and 100 sits ups every day and was pleased to be one of the first patients in the world to receive a RapidArc treatment, "I like knowing that I am doing something to help others in the future," he said.
"The treatment went very well," said Mary Anne de Paz, MD, Hosler's radiation oncologist. "RapidArc gives us the ability to deliver a highly accurate treatment in a very short timeframe. This convenience is especially important when treating elderly patients, who often have trouble lying still for long periods of time."
"Prostate cancer treatments are typically delivered five days a week over a period of eight weeks, so a savings of 12 minutes or more each day really adds up for our patients," says John Ridley, director of radiation oncology at Decatur Memorial. "With RapidArc, the time they must spend immobilized in the treatment room is reduced by up to eight hours over an entire course of treatment."
RapidArc delivers advanced image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatments two to eight times faster than is possible with conventional IMRT or helical tomotherapy. The treatments are delivered with just one 360 degree rotation of the treatment machine around the patient.
"We believe that this technology will become the preferred method for treating many types of cancer with doses that match the shape and size of the tumor," said Sharon McMillian, MS, DABR, medical physicist. "In comparisons that we ran, our RapidArc treatment plans for prostate cancer looked better than conventional IMRT plans, in terms of tumor coverage."
RapidArc Technology
RapidArc treatments are created using Varian's Eclipse(TM) treatment planning software and delivered using either a Clinac(R) or Trilogy(TM) linear accelerator, a machine that rotates around the patient to deliver the treatment beam from virtually any angle. A device with a computer-controlled aperture is used to shape the treatment beam so that it matches the shape and size of the tumor. Proprietary RapidArc software varies the speed of rotation around the patient, the dimensions of the beam-shaping aperture, and the rate of dose delivery in order to target the tumor and avoids the surrounding healthy tissues.
"We are very excited about providing our patients with the benefits of this latest advance in cancer treatment," said Ridley. "We firmly believe that RapidArc is a superior technology that extends the versatility of our image-guided radiotherapy system, so that we can offer our patients the best care available."
About Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) has been providing medical care since 1916, for the residents of central Illinois. DMH encompasses twelve state-of-the-art Centers of Excellence which focus on the cutting edge of medicine today. By combining a highly trained staff of professionals with the latest advancements in technology, DMH furthers its mission of improving the health of the people of central Illinois.
About Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California, is the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies informatics software for managing comprehensive cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers and medical oncology practices. Varian is a premier supplier of tubes and digital detectors for X-ray imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications and also supplies X-ray imaging products for cargo screening and industrial inspection. Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 4,600 people who are located at manufacturing sites in North America and Europe and in its 60 sales and support offices around the world. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com/.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Meryl Ginsberg, Varian Medical Systems
650-424-6444 or meryl.ginsberg@varian.com
Mike Cassell, Marketing Director
Decatur Memorial Hospital
217-876-3232 or mikec@dmhhs.org
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Meryl Ginsberg of Varian Medical Systems, Inc.,
+1-650-424-6444, meryl.ginsberg@varian.com; or Mike Cassell, Marketing
Director of Decatur Memorial Hospital, +1-217-876-3232, mikec@dmhhs.org
Web site: http://www.varian.com/
UTStarcom Selected by Sri Lanka Telecom to Launch IPTV Services on the South Asian Island
ALAMEDA, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom, Inc. today announced a multi-million dollar contract with Just In Time Holdings Pvt Ltd. to supply its industry-leading RollingStream(R) end-to-end Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) solution to Sri Lanka Telecom Public Ltd. Co. (SLT), the country's largest tier-one wireline and incumbent operator.
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SLT, a provider of international and domestic voice, Internet, and data services, will use the RollingStream platform to bring IPTV services to its growing customer base throughout Sri Lanka. SLT, with more than 87 percent market share and a wireline subscriber base of more than 1,300,000 customers, expects to grow its residential and commercial business through its increased triple play capabilities now available with this IPTV deployment.
"UTStarcom's market position is unique in that it primarily offers 'end-to-end' IPTV solutions," noted Gary Schultz, president of MRG, Inc., which publishes the semi-annual IPTV Global Market Leader Report that tracks deployments in six IPTV sub-sectors in Asia, Europe, North America and Rest-of-World.* "In terms of the total number of actual IPTV sub-sectors -- and subscribers -- served, UTStarcom is the leading end-to-end supplier in the Asian IPTV market. IPTV, as an application-enabler, continues to open up new opportunities for revenue generation for service providers. MRG forecasts global IPTV network capital expenditure (CAPEX) to grow at a 16 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next few years, as service providers provision differentiated service offerings to further their competitive edge."
SLT's IPTV deployment is designed to support approximately 100,000 subscribers in the next two years and will enable the company to provide video services to future subscribers over copper lines in the next three to four years.
"Sri Lanka Telecom is well-known in the region as a tier-one communications provider and is credited with establishing several industry firsts in the country," said Vijay Yadav, managing director for UTStarcom in South Asia. "UTStarcom is looking forward to the opportunities our relationship with Sri Lanka Telecom will present in the region and we are committed to providing the operator with a competitive IPTV solution that will extend SLT's strides and solidify Sri Lanka as a major telecom hub in South Asia."
UTStarcom's RollingStream end-to-end IPTV system currently supports more than 850,000 live IPTV subscribers globally and maintains a total system capacity exceeding 2.5 million subscribers as a result of recent successful deployments in China with China Netcom and China Telecom, in India with Bharti Airtel, MTNL/Aksh and UTL, in Japan with Softbank, in Latin America with Brasil Telecom and in Taiwan with Markwell.
About UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and international service and support. The company sells its broadband, wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company has research and development operations in the United States, Canada, China, Korea and India. For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at http://www.utstar.com/.
About Sri Lanka Telecom Public Ltd. Co.
Sri Lanka Telecom is one of the country's most valuable blue chip companies with an annual turnover in excess of Rs 40 billion. While Global Telecommunications Holdings N.V. of Netherlands owns a 35.2% stake in Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), 49.2% is owned by the Government of Sri Lanka and 15.3% is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The company was also awarded an AAA (sri) rating by Fitch Ratings Lanka followed by a BB- international rating by Fitch International and Standard & Poor's. SLT Group has a customer base of over two million including multinational corporations, large and small corporate, retail and domestic customers. Today SLT provides facilities and services including voice, data, video and mobile to its customers, which are unmatched in scope. These services range from domestic and international voice, advance data transmission services which include internet services on leased lines, broadband (on ADSL) and dial up, data circuits, frame relay solutions to IP services such as IP-VPN based on IP-MPLS technology, total corporate solutions of multiple services, satellite uplink services and mobile telephony through the fully owned subsidiary Mobitel.
With a view to making Sri Lanka a broadband island, SLT is in the process of introducing the necessary infrastructure in the form of Next Generation Networks (NGN) using optical fibre backbone and broadband services such as IMS and IPTV. SLT also provides high speed global connectivity to countries in the South Asian region through its investments in international submarine cables such as SMW3, SMW4 and the Bharat Lanka submarine cable (between India and Sri Lanka) and Dhirragu-SLT submarine cable system between Maldives Islands and Sri Lanka. Newly incorporated SLT Hong Kong Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom, is fully geared to provide services such as IP transit, IPVPN, IPLC and International voice traffic transit services to global telecom operators and corporations in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.slt.lk/.
About Just In Time Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.
Incorporated in 1996, Just in Time Holdings Pvt Ltd. (JIT) delivers a wide portfolio of industry specific IT solutions, hardware and network equipment and integrated end-to-end solutions. Based in Sri Lanka, the company's sales and professional services teams combine problem solving with innovative technology to effectively address the business and IT needs of our customers. JIT Group consists of Just in Time Technologies (Pvt) Ltd., Just in Time Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., Techsys (Pvt) Ltd. and Integrated BPO Solutions Pvt Ltd., as subsidiaries. For more information, visit http://www.jithpl.com/.
*Footnote: Asian IPTV Sub-sectors tracked by MRG, Inc. include Video Headends, Middleware, Set-top-boxes, Content Protection, Video-on-Demand (VOD), and Access, which together comprise an "End-to-End IPTV System."
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding UTStarcom's future strategy, including statements regarding the company's geographic markets providing the best growth opportunities and delivering the company's customers the most compelling solutions available. These statements are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements include: increased competition; failure to rapidly and successfully develop and introduce IPTV product in this region; the anticipated growth in demand for IPTV in Sri Lanka; the rapidly changing nature of IPTV technology and the telecommunications market; termination of new contracts, partnerships or alliances; changes in government regulation and licensing requirements in Sri Lanka; and risks associated with delays in product development or customer acceptance. Please also refer to UTStarcom's periodic reports that are filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange commission, including our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. UTStarcom assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update these forward-looking statements.
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CONTACT: Darleen DeRosa, Senior Director, Corporate Public Relations of
UTStarcom, Inc., +1-510-769-2830, darleen.derosa@utstar.com; Sara Zavala of
Edelman, +1-702-644-2465, sara.zavala@edelman.com, for UTStarcom, Inc.
Web site: http://www.utstar.com/
Axtel Begins Operations in Culiacan - Its 30th Location- AXTEL will invest approximately US$30 million over the next five years- Culiacan is AXTEL's third new city in 2008; all equipped with WiMAX technology
SAN PEDRO GARZA GARCIA, Mexico, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AXTELCPO; OTC Bulletin Board: AXTLY) ("AXTEL"), a fixed-line integrated telecommunications company in Mexico, announced today the initiation of operations in Culiacan, Sinaloa. This will be AXTEL's 30th city of coverage, offering telephony, Internet, data and advanced telecommunications solutions, using WiMAX, among other up-to-the-minute technologies.
AXTEL has initiated operations in three new cities just in the past three weeks, with Culiacan strengthening the Company's presence in the Pacific coast.
During the inaugural ceremony, Jorge Gerhardus, AXTEL's Western Regional Director, announced that the Company will invest approximately US$30 million in Culiacan over the next 5 years. The telecommunications service officially began when Mr. Jesus Vizcarra Calderon, Mayor of Culiacan, made the symbolic first call via the AXTEL network.
AXTEL's initial network deployment covers 90% of Culiacan's population, offering integrated telecommunications services to residential and business customers, as well as financial institutions and government entities.
"The commencement of operations in Culiacan represents a step forward for AXTEL's growth strategy in Mexico's Pacific coast. The Company's commitment towards high-quality and customer-oriented services combined with AXTEL's innovative technology and commercial offers should quickly position the Company as the best alternative for voice and Internet solutions in the city of Culiacan," stated Jorge Gerhardus.
AXTEL, which is the second-largest fixed-telecommunications services company in Mexico, has been listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange since December 2005. The Company reported 965 thousand lines in service and 111 thousand Internet subscribers as of the end of the first quarter 2008.
About AXTEL
AXTEL is a Mexican telecommunications company that provides local and long distance telephony, broadband Internet, data and built-to-suit communications solutions in 30 cities and long distance telephone services to business and residential customers in over 200 cities. AXTEL provides telecommunications services using a suite of technologies including FWA, WiMAX, copper, fiber optic, point to multipoint radios and traditional point to point microwave access, among others.
AXTELCPO trades on the Mexican Stock Exchange and is part of the IPC Index. AXTEL's American Depositary Shares are eligible for trading in The PORTAL Market, a subsidiary of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.
Visit AXTEL's Investor Relations Center at http://www.axtel.com.mx/
Forward-Looking Statements
This document may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding the future events or the future financial performance of AXTEL that are made pursuant to the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management's current views with respect to future events or financial performance and are based on management's current assumptions and information currently available and they are not guarantees of the Company's future performance. The timing of certain events and actual results could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, those inherent to operating in a highly regulated industry, strong competition, commercial and financial execution, economic conditions, among others.
For additional information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Adrian de los Santos
IR@axtel.com.mx
Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, Adrian de los Santos, Axtel,
IR@axtel.com.mx
Web site: http://www.axtel.com.mx/
Waste Management Announces Launch of Greenopolis.com (Beta); An Interactive, Online Environmental CommunitySocial networking, marketplace for green products, sustainability rewards program and online games among the site's features
HOUSTON, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Waste Management, Inc. the leading provider of comprehensive waste management and environmental services in North America, today announced the launch of Greenopolis.com (Beta), an interactive Web site that enables people to learn, act and earn rewards for making a positive impact on the environment. Greenopolis.com utilizes Web 2.0 technologies to create an online environmental community consisting of individuals, environmental organizations, schools and businesses.
The Web site, which includes several features that are common on different social networking sites, is committed to connecting people and businesses on green issues, and was developed to serve as an educational tool to teach people about ways in which to be more environmentally sound. Waste Management sponsored the creation of the site in an effort to get more people to start thinking green.
"Waste Management is an environmental company that is committed to not only providing its comprehensive waste and environmental services, but also engaging customers and all of its various stakeholders to think about the environment," said Joe Vaillancourt, managing director of Waste Management's organic growth group. "We believe that by promoting and creating a dialogue about things such as conservation, recycling, and renewable energy that awareness about our environmental operations and our business offerings will increase."
Vaillancourt added: "The management of waste remains at the core of our operations, but the company is always looking for innovative ways to engage stakeholders, protect the environment and grow its business. In January of this year we launched ThinkGreen.com, which is an interactive web site that describes our waste operations. Recently, INNOVENTIONS at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort worked with Waste Management to create the "Don't Waste It" exhibit, which educates park goers about our operations. Now with the start of Greenopolis.com, we are further expanding our efforts to educate about the environment and grow our business."
Greenopolis.com provides numerous features to its members, including:
-- MyOpolis - The interactive social network section of Greenopolis.com
where members can create profiles, build networks of friends and keep
track of their "Greenopolis Points." Users can access features and
tools, such as Blogs, forums, events calendar and other online
features.
-- Groups - Greenopolis offers online tools for community action groups
such as David Gershon's Green Living Handbook, Low Carbon Diet, and
Cool Corporate Citizen.
-- GreenMedia - The Green Broadcast System (GBS) gives users
up-to-the-minute news stories, articles, thought-leadership, blogs and
published data through an RSS feed for Greenopolis.com members.
-- Marketplace - This feature provides shopping, local environmental
services directories and a materials exchange. The materials exchange,
"Free'N," helps members locate and exchange items as an alternative to
throwing them away -- promoting reuse.
-- Games - User's can suggest, play, rate and review sustainability-themed
games helping to build a searchable directory of the best
sustainability games on the Web.
-- Green Profile - Each member can create a unique profile to track their
environmental progress. The profile includes a Green Badge that becomes
greener based on the user's activity on Greenopolis. Badges are shared
with other Greenopolis.com members and have the ability to be shared on
other Blogging sites and networks such as MySpace.com.
-- Merit Badges - Merit badges are designed to help users track their
learnings and actions in specific environmental areas. Activities and
content on the site is tied to merit badge categories. Users earn
points that will eventually accumulate into enough "merits" to earn a
badge. Greenopolis merit badges include: Green Energy and Conservation,
Clean Abundant Water, Clean Fresh Air, Healthy Soils and Forests, Reuse
& Recycle, Reduce Waste, Green Community and Education, Wildlife and
Habitat Conversation Protection, Climate Change and Carbon Footprint
and Healthy Sustainable Food.
Greenopolis' current partners include dozens of environmentally friendly businesses, organizations and universities, which include: Cabot Cheese, Johnson School of Cornell, General Motors, Georgia Tech, Green Mountain Coffee, Keep America Beautiful, and InterfaceFLOR.
"As businesses identify more ways to reduce their carbon footprint, this web site is a terrific way for them to connect with potential partners and customers," said Joe Laur, director of content, Greenopolis. "The best results come when everyone is working for the same goals, and in this case, the goal is protecting our environment. Greenopolis is a terrific way for people to learn about how to be more green, and they'll also have a chance to earn rewards from our numerous partners."
For more information about Greenopolis.com, and how to join, visit the site at http://www.greenopolis.com/.
About Waste Management
Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Our subsidiaries provide collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. We are also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. Our customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. To learn more visit http://www.wm.com/ or http://www.thinkgreen.com/.
About Greenopolis
Greenopolis.com (Beta) is an interactive, collaborative and educational Web site that creates opportunities for people to learn, act and be rewarded for making positive, environmental changes in their lives and communities. Developed by Waste Management, Inc., Greenopolis brings individuals, communities, environmental organizations, schools and businesses together to help make the world a greener place. For more information: http://www.greenopolis.com/.
Waste Management, Inc.
CONTACT: analysts, Greg Nikkel, +1-713-265-1358, or media, Lynn Brown,
+1-713-394-5093, both of Waste Management, Inc.
Web site: http://www.wm.com/
http://www.greenopolis.com/
Motorola Receives WiMAX Forum(R) Certification for WiMAX WAP 25400 Access PointMotorola is among first vendors to achieve certification for MIMO 2.5 GHz Mobile WiMAX(TM) products
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WiMAX Forum Global Congress -- Motorola, Inc. today announced that its WiMAX WAP 25400 base station has achieved the WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) seal of approval by passing required interoperability and conformance tests as outlined by the WiMAX Forum. This milestone achievement, announced by the WiMAX Forum at its Global Congress event in Amsterdam, places Motorola among the first companies to have its 2.5GHz WiMAX products earn this new stamp of approval for completing tests necessary to insure operational and feature compliance for 2.5 GHz certification.
Through its certification program, the WiMAX Forum provides operators with the assurance the products that have passed rigorous testing will have the ability to interoperate with other vendors' WiMAX(TM) access points and devices that have passed the same certification process. This is an important step by the WiMAX Forum toward enhancing the ecosystem and advancing the widespread adoption of the WiMAX 802.16e standard around the world.
"Motorola was one of the early advocates for WiMAX 802.16e because we knew the technology has the bandwidth to cost effectively deliver the multimedia experiences people want, when, where and how they want it, at a fraction of the cost of 3G technologies," said Fred Wright, senior vice president, cellular networks and WiMAX, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility. "Today, we have a leadership position in the number of contracts for commercial systems worldwide and in being among the first to have an access point for 2.5 GHz designated as WiMAX Forum Certified."
"The WiMAX Forum would like to thank Motorola and the other member companies that have worked so hard to achieve today's milestone and enabling the Forum to continue to reach critical objectives with the ongoing certification of Mobile WiMAX equipment," said Ron Resnick, president of the WiMAX Forum, during a press conference at the WiMAX Forum Global Congress in Amsterdam. "Motorola has played an important role in WiMAX Forum's success of driving market momentum by enabling us to move closer to delivering on our plan to certify more than 100 Mobile WiMAX products in 2008. Our six independent WiMAX Forum certification labs are on now online to manage the anticipated increase of products to be submitted for certification."
Motorola's WiMAX WAP 25400 with the WMX2.5 software was certified at the WiMAX Forum's certification testing laboratory, AT4 wireless, in Malaga, Spain. The WiMAX WAP 25400 is among a portfolio of access points and devices designed by Motorola to meet a variety of operators' needs for fixed, nomadic and full mobility WiMAX service.
About WiMAX Forum
The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified products are interoperable and support broadband fixed, nomadic, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government requirements. Through the WiMAX Forum Congress Events Series of global trade shows and events, the WiMAX Forum is committed to furthering education, training and collaboration to expand the reach of the WiMAX ecosystem. For more information, visit the trade show link at http://www.wimaxforum.org/.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. "WiMAX Forum" is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. "WiMAX," the WiMAX Forum logo, "WiMAX Forum Certified," and the WiMAX Forum Certified logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.
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CONTACT: Media, Gemma Priscott, +44 7970 882994,
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kathi.haas@motorola.com, or Industry Analyst, Kathy Wiesner, +1-847-875-0166,
k.wiesner@motorola.com, all of Motorola Home & Networks Mobility
Web site: http://www.motorola.com/
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Tellabs Cures Carrier Ethernet Deployment ConcernsTellabs(R) 8800 multiservice router enhancements make Ethernet management worry-free
LAS VEGAS, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NXTcomm08 -- People all over the globe demand instant entertainment, information and communication. Carrier Ethernet, the most reliable form of Ethernet, is a way to bring these services to offices, homes and mobile devices.
Even with strong demand, service providers have some concerns about deploying Carrier Ethernet in wireline and wireless networks. How will they manage, monitor and track performance across networks? To address these concerns, Tellabs enhanced its Tellabs(R) 8800 multiservice router (MSR) series.
Never fear ... performance assurance is here
One concern about deploying Ethernet is how to manage, track and monitor services. The enhancements to the Tellabs 8800 MSR series contain added Ethernet operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning (OAM&P) functionality, so providers can efficiently manage and monitor networks from the network edge all the way to the customer site.
The new features include enhanced support for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.1ag and 802.3ah standards. The enhancements cure concerns about assuring Ethernet services across a network by enabling service providers to:
-- monitor the network's heartbeat across multiple management domains so
they can take action before issues arise;
-- interoperate with third-party products, so providers have intelligence
about the services they deliver over more network elements;
-- remotely conduct maintenance and manage links between provider and
customer hardware;
-- receive alerts if failures occur;
-- bundle multiple links between routers into one large link; and
-- remotely detect and block loops in the network.
Never in the dark ... about network data
Most business services demand strict service-level requirements. Service providers must be able to assure their customers that they are adhering to service commitments. Depending on a network's size, retrieving and processing all of this data can be daunting.
An enhancement to the granular accounting capability of the Tellabs Data Collection Module (DCM) software provides the monitoring and reporting platform to support these requirements. DCM offers a comprehensive set of historical statistics and accounting detail on the physical and logical resources in the Tellabs 8800 MSR to confirm compliance with service-level agreements. DCM enables users to select and generate reports on specific performance management metrics. These metrics also provide a baseline of network use for ongoing network planning and analysis.
"The new enhancements on the Tellabs 8800 series cure some of the biggest concerns about migrating to carrier Ethernet," said Brian Gawick, vice president and general manager of broadband products for Tellabs. "These enhancements give our customers improved intelligence about their network services, the ability to more accurately manage and monitor their networks and a hearty helping of peace-of-mind."
The enhanced Tellabs 8800 MSR series will be available in the third quarter of 2008.
About Tellabs
Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300(TM) Patent Index and the S&P 500. http://www.tellabs.com/
Tellabs(R), and Tellabs logo(R) are trademarks of Tellabs or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Tellabs
CONTACT: media, Ariana Nikitas of Tellabs, +1-630-798-2532,
ariana.nikitas@tellabs.com; or Chris Parente, +1-240-485-1082,
cparente@gotostrategic.com, for Tellabs; or investors, Tom Scottino of
Tellabs, +1-630-798-3602, tom.scottino@tellabs.com
Web site: http://www.tellabs.com/
Oracle(R) Database 11g Sets New World Record for Price/Performance with TPC-C BenchmarkWinning Combination Includes Oracle Database 11g with Windows Running on Dell PowerEdge 2900 Server
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle today announced a new world record TPC-C benchmark for Oracle(R) Database 11g Standard Edition One running on Windows(1). With this result, Oracle now holds the top three record benchmark positions in the Top Ten TPC-C price/performance category. This benchmark result further demonstrates Oracle's commitment to providing enterprise-class scalability, and performance at a low cost to customers of any size.
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Achieving 97,083 transactions per minute with a price/performance of $.68/tpmC, Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition One running on a Windows-based Dell PowerEdge 2900 server with one Intel Quad-Core Xeon 2.66 GHz processor, delivered the best price-per-transaction-per-minute ever achieved with the TPC-C benchmark. Oracle continues to lead in the TPC-C Price/Performance category with the top results on Windows and Linux.
"This benchmark result further demonstrates that Oracle can deliver unparalleled performance at an affordable price, regardless of a customer's choice of operating system," said Sushil Kumar, senior director, Database Availability, Manageability and Performance Product Management, Oracle. "Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition One running on Dell's PowerEdge 2900 server provides customers with undeniable value by offering a scalable, high performing solution for Windows-based environments."
Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition One is an affordable, full-featured database for servers with up to two sockets. It provides enterprise-class performance and security, is simple to manage, and is upwardly compatible -- allowing it to easily scale as a customers demand increases. For more information about Oracle Database 11g Standard Edition One visit: http://www.oracle.com/database/std_one.html.
About TPC-C
TPC-C is an OLTP (online transaction processing) benchmark developed by the Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC). The TPC-C benchmark defines a rigorous standard for calculating performance and price/performance measured by transactions per minute (tpmC) and $/tpmC, respectively. More information is available at http://www.tpc.org/.
Top Ten TPC-C by Price/Performance: http://www.tpc.org/tpcc/results/tpcc_price_perf_results.asp.
About Oracle Database 11g
Oracle Database is the only database designed for grid computing. With more than 400 new features, 36,000 person-months of development, and 15 million test hours, Oracle Database 11g is making the management of enterprise information easier than ever, enabling customers to know more about their business and innovate more quickly. Oracle Database 11g delivers superior
performance, scalability, availability, security and ease of management on a low-cost grid of industry standard storage and servers.
About Oracle
Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company. For more information about Oracle, please visit our Web site at http://www.oracle.com/.
Trademarks
Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
As of June 16, 2008: Source: Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC), http://www.tpc.org/
(1) Dell PowerEdge 2900, 97,083 tpmC, .68/tpmC, Oracle Database Standard Edition One, available 6/16/08 (#1 TPC-C by Price/Performance). HP ProLiant ML350G5, 102,454 tpmC, .73/tpmC, Oracle Database Standard Edition One, available 12/31/07 (#2 Top Ten TPC-C by Price/Performance). HP ProLiant ML350G5, 100,926 tpmC, .74/tpmC, Oracle Database Standard Edition One, available 6/8/07 (#3 Top Ten TPC-C by Price/Performance)
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CONTACT: Teri Whitaker of Oracle, +1-650-506-9914,
teri.whitaker@oracle.com; or Kristin Reeves of Blanc & Otus, +1-415-856-5145,
kreeves@blancandotus.com, for Oracle
Web site: http://www.oracle.com/
LG Electronics Paves Way for HDTV in Hotel Rooms With LodgeNet Interactive's Integrated Technology SolutionsLong-time LodgeNet Partner Expands Alliance with 'HD Built-In' Hotel HDTVs, Joins Forces on Groundbreaking 'HD Certified Installation' Program
AUSTIN, Tex., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics has expanded its long-time alliance with LodgeNet Interactive Corporation by agreeing to integrate LodgeNet and On Command interactive terminals with new hotel TVs, a move that enhances LG's position as the leading provider of flat-panel HDTVs to U.S. hotels and resorts.
LG Electronics also is jointly marketing LodgeNet Interactive's "HD Certified Installation" program. This professional installation service complements LG's new "HD Built-in" products by ensuring compatibility of the HDTVs with LodgeNet systems, while providing professional project planning and installation process management.
Eleven new LG HD Built-in TV sets, bundled with the essential LodgeNet technology, will be available beginning in the third quarter. The new models -- five 32-inch, two 37-inch and two 42-inch class LCDs, and two 42-inch class plasmas -- were introduced here today at the 2008 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC(R), Booth 608).
"Our new programs with LodgeNet Interactive offer hotels cost-effective technology integration that facilitates rapid deployment of high-definition content on LG's stunning flat panels," said Ron Snaidauf, vice president, Commercial Products, LG Electronics USA, Inc.
Scott E. Young, LodgeNet senior vice president, marketing, and chief marketing officer, said, "The HD Built-in and HD Certified Installation programs with LG Electronics mark the next phase in our long and valued relationship. The big winners, though, are hoteliers and their guests, who will benefit from the lower total solution costs, streamlined installation and enhanced total system performance."
Built around the industry-standard Pro:Idiom digital rights management system that helps assure availability of high-value digital content to hotel rooms, LG's LodgeNet HD Built-in models provide a seamless approach for hotels to offer free-to-guest HDTV programming and high-definition video-on-demand services. LG's HD Built-in LCD and plasma HDTVs are compatible with LodgeNet and/or On Command systems so hoteliers do not need to purchase any additional hardware or software.
LG's HD Built-in model HDTVs save integrators time and money by eliminating the need for additional room visits for programming. Instead, the process of channel mapping to hotel channels can be done from the headend equipment. This is especially helpful and cost-effective when opening new rooms after a renovation or refresh.
Features, which vary from model to model, include MPEG-4 H.264 decoding technology (giving guests access to more satellite-delivered HD channels), LG's new Dynamic Power Savings feature (allowing hotels to choose the preferred level of power consumption and optimize the picture at each power level) and compatibility with LG's line of auto-sensing remote jack packs.
LCD HD Built-in sets include models 42LB5DC-LN1, 32LG3DC-LN1, 32LX50C-LN1 and 32LX50CS-LN1. LG's "Full HD" 1080p set developed specifically for the hospitality industry, model 42LB5DC-LN1, enhances the overall look and feel of the hotel room while also providing leading edge technology. LG's 32LG3DC-LN1 is equipped with HD-PPV capability, while the 32LX50C-LN1 features Dynamic Power Saving settings.
Plasma HD Built-in models 42PG60C-LN1 and 42PG65C-LN1 provide a sophisticated design for hotel rooms, coupled with advanced technology features. Model 42PG60C-LN1 boasts HD viewing and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, while the 42PG65C-LN1 combines the functionality of the PG60C with a built-in stand. Key features include LG's invisible speaker system, Pro:Idiom, MPEG-4 H.264 decoding, and 100,000-hour plasma panels.
ABOUT LODGENET INTERACTIVE
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves more than 1.9 million hotel rooms representing 10,000 hotel properties worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The company's services include: Interactive Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions, Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit http://www.lodgenet.com/.
ABOUT LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC.
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of consumer electronics (digital display and digital media) products, mobile phones and digital appliances under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lgusa.com/.
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LG Commercial Products is a division of LG Electronics USA, serves digital signage, lodging and hospitality, business-to-business (systems integration and industrial), healthcare, and channel markets (education and government). Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Commercial furnishes a broad range of products and services tailored to the particular needs of business environments. For more information, please visit http://www.lgcommercial.com/.
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Tellabs Drives Fiber ForwardPON market leader designs the access network of the future
NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Users demand faster and faster Internet speeds, driven by the desire to download and upload high-definition video. In fact, YouTube(TM), a video sharing Web site, consumed more bandwidth in 2007 than the entire Internet did in 2000. And this demand for bandwidth will only increase.
Today, Tellabs is the leading North American provider of the passive optical networking (PON) systems that power the fastest services to meet this demand. And Tellabs is looking to the future.
Tellabs is working with universities, telecom equipment providers and service providers, including France Telecom, on a European Commission project called Scalable Advance Ring-based passive Dense Access Network Architecture, or SARDANA. The goal is to radically increase the capacity and reach of broadband networks using WDM-PON and remote amplification technology. Tomorrow's networks will make today's fastest connections seem like dial-up.
Tellabs: Still #1 in North America
According to Infonetics Research, the worldwide market for PON systems grew 56 percent in 2007, reaching $1.74 billion.
Tellabs is the global leader in ITU-based FSAN PON deployment and is the primary supplier for Verizon's all-fiber network that delivers FiOS services to millions of customers. Tellabs has shipped more than 2 million optical network terminals, the device that delivers high-speed services directly to homes.
"Tellabs is a pioneer in PON systems and has long led the North American market for PON deployments," said Mark Schowalter, Directing Analyst, Broadband Networks at Infonetics Research. "Fierce competition amongst MSO and wireline operators is driving demand for broadband access networks with higher capacities; PON lowers the cost of building high-capacity access networks for all service providers, utilities and municipalities."
More than 30 customers use the Tellabs(R) 1100 multiservice access series, including several Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators. Most of these providers are deploying Gigabit PON (GPON). The platform offers service providers maximum flexibility, supporting any kind of fiber providers want to deploy.
SARDANA: Designing the future of fiber
The three-year global research project will develop WDM-PON technology two generations beyond today's GPON networks. Today's PON technology supports 1 downstream wavelength and one upstream wavelength, with a possible third wavelength for additional services. WDM-PON greatly expands this capacity by offering 32 wavelengths downstream and 32 wavelengths upstream on the same PON fiber.
The project aims to expand bandwidth by more than 128 times per optical-line-terminal (OLT) interface. SARDANA will provide more bandwidth to single users than many entire companies enjoy today.
SARDANA combines WDM-PON with remote amplification. This combination increases the range of PON service to 100 kilometers or about 60 miles, and each OLT serves 10 times the number of users. The Access and Metro networks merge into one, dramatically improving the capacity, reach and density of PON.
Over the next three years, Tellabs will provide GPON equipment and host lab demonstrations at its Espoo, Finland, location. France Telecom will test the architecture in a field trial, and other partners will provide technical support and research. The new network will be able to cost-effectively upgrade legacy GPON networks.
"The SARDANA project could change the way high-speed services are delivered around the world," said Dan Kelly, executive vice president of global products for Tellabs. "With this project, Tellabs will continue enabling service providers to deploy the newest broadband technology, providing the most advanced services to users."
About Tellabs
Tellabs advances telecommunications networks to meet the evolving needs of users. Solutions from Tellabs enable service providers to deliver high-quality voice, video and data services over wireline and wireless networks around the world. Tellabs is part of the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Ocean Tomo 300(TM) Patent Index and the S&P 500. http://www.tellabs.com/
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The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill Enhances Premiere Online Parental Engagement SystemParent Network Version 2.1 Provides Statewide Online Assessment Reporting and Personalized Guidance Program for Student Achievement
NEW YORK, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill today announced the release of the newest version of its Parent Network, a unique online parent engagement portal that enables state education departments to quickly and easily allow families to see and understand their students' assessment results in the context of state standards. Parents can then identify the areas where students are excelling and where they may need improvement. In addition, the Parent Network takes support a step further by providing families with Personal Action Plans, which include skill-building activities customized to each student's learning needs, to help all students succeed.
Parent Network Version 2.1 is built on a new technology platform that provides a ready-to-use solution for state departments of education, allowing rapid deployment of updates and delivering student assessment results online before printed reports reach homes. This enhanced solution supports educators and redefines school communication with parents by clearly explaining results and providing information on state academic standards and curriculum goals for students.
"Nearly two million families in Florida have used the Parent Network to stay abreast of their students' academic progress," said Mark Malaspina, president of The Grow Network. "With this enhancement, we are proud to give parents more ways to engage in their students' education through expanded activities and valuable learning resources."
The Parent Network, launched in Florida in 2006, is one of the premiere educational programs of The Grow Network, the leader in educational assessment reporting. Statewide implementations of Parent Network Version 2.1 are occurring this year in Nevada and Indiana.
About The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill
Established in March 2000, The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill has become a nationally recognized leader in educational assessment reporting and individualized instruction. The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill's innovative patent-pending system offers dynamic reports and differentiated learning tools online and in print for families, teachers, and educational leaders. The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill is part of the Assessment and Reporting group of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies . McGraw-Hill Education is a leading global provider of instructional, assessment, and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. Additional information is available at http://info.grow.net/.
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Raytheon Names Catherine Blades Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs at its Space and Airborne Systems Business
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 17, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company has named Catherine H. Blades vice president for communications and public affairs at its Space and Airborne Systems business.
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Blades came to Raytheon from Lockheed Martin where she was director of marketing and international communications for a $12 billion aeronautics business. Overseeing an extensive network of public relations firms, she led communications initiatives to identify and create opportunities to support capture, keep-sold and market-development activities in 40 countries.
She also created and placed domestic and international advertising, served as managing editor of customer publications, guided trade show activities, and directed marketing research and branding.
Before joining Lockheed Martin, she was director of public relations and senior communications counsel for Neill Corp., a leading distributor of Aveda beauty products, and manager of media and community relations for Stewart Enterprises, Inc., an international publicly-held company.
Earlier in her career she served by gubernatorial appointment as executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. In that role, she managed a staff of appointees and civil servants and a 17-member board representing a diverse cross-section of industry and community leaders. She also oversaw public and media relations, environmental and government affairs, and the internal and external communications functions.
In addition, she has worked in print and broadcast journalism. A native of New Orleans, she earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and is a Loyola University Environmental Communications Fellow.
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems is a leading provider of sensor systems giving military forces the most accurate and timely actionable information available for the network-centric battlefield. With 2007 revenues of $4.3 billion and 12,000 employees, SAS is headquartered in El Segundo, Calif. Additional facilities are in Goleta, Calif.; Forest, Miss.; Dallas, McKinney and Plano, Texas; and several international locations.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.
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Texas Instruments recognizes Tel Aviv University School of Electrical Engineering Lab Manager for his contributions to embedded processing technologyJacob Fainguelernt presented with DSP Educator Award for his extensive contributions as teacher, innovator and author
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the important role played by Universities in educating engineers in new technologies such as embedded processing, Texas Instruments (TI) has presented the TI DSP Educator Award to Jacob Fainguelernt of the School of Electrical Engineering of Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Tel Aviv for his outstanding contributions to innovations in embedded, real-time signal processing education. Fainguelernt's contributions include the creation of new digital signal processing (DSP) labs in TAU for the instruction of students and the facilitation of their projects. Mr. Fainguelernt has developed, supported and maintained a versatile and impressive level of DSP activities in these labs, ranging from implementation of leading-edge, real-time video and audio processing algorithms, to the introduction of DSP-aided techniques into power-supply technologies. He has played an important role in the signal processing education of hundreds of graduate students, not only in applying the theory and practice of DSP, but also in directing their professional careers through fertile links into the industry. He authored the new Teaching ROM: "From MATLAB(R) and Simulink(R) to Real Time with TI DSPs," in which he incorporates his knowledge and educational experience to create a superb set of application-oriented classroom materials together with The MathWorks(TM). The ROM will be published in July 2008 and distributed to universities world-wide.
As a result of his efforts in creating innovative student projects, Mr. Fainguelernt has become an essential source of insight for students and professors in Israel. He has led various workshops and helped set up embedded processing labs in other Israeli universities and colleges.
"As an academic coming from Israel, it is a great honor for me to be awarded with the DSP Educator Award," said Mr. Fainguelernt. "This award acknowledges the excellent level of education in digital signal processing that my university has attained over the last six years. It underlines a strong working relationship with Texas Instruments that has helped my students get their hands on the latest technology and also contributed to growing the technical workforce and competencies of several embedded processing-focused companies, including TI itself. I look forward to continuing this outstanding relationship."
"We are very pleased to be able to present Mr. Fainguelernt with this award," said Robert Owen, TI European University Program Manager. "The role of educators and universities in spreading embedded processing technology is fundamental. By creating labs and teaching material, they give students precious access to leading-edge technology, laying the foundations for the DSP engineers of the future to innovate and develop new applications and markets."
Texas Instruments is committed to supporting excellence in education and research. Since 1994 the University Program has provided support to universities to work with embedded processing technology. As the use of embedded processing becomes increasingly prevalent in consumer and industrial applications the importance of the role played by universities and educators in teaching the engineers of the future to innovate with this technology continues to grow. As a result, TI currently supports around 2,000 universities worldwide and maintains close co-operative links with a hundred of these under its Elite University Program. Over 1,000 DSP labs have been set up in Europe and the Middle East under the University Program since its inception, and worldwide the program reaches more than 100,000 students each year. For more information on TI's European University Program, visit: http://www.ti.com/europe/university.
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The MathWorks is the world's leading developer of technical computing and Model-Based Design software for engineers and scientists in industry, government, and education. With an extensive product set based on MATLAB and Simulink, The MathWorks provides software and services to solve challenging problems and accelerate innovation in automotive, aerospace, communications, financial services, biotechnology, electronics, instrumentation, process, and other industries.
The MathWorks was founded in 1984 and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts. For additional information, visit http://www.mathworks.com/.
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SAP to Acquire Visiprise, Enhancing Manufacturing Execution Capability to Further Deliver on 'Perfect Plant' VisionAcquisition Expands SAP's Manufacturing Shop Floor Footprint;Customers to Gain Industry-Leading, Plant-Level Manufacturing Execution Solution to Complement Power of SAP(R) Business Suite
ALPHARETTA, Ga. and WALLDORF, Germany, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAP AG today announced its intent to acquire Visiprise, Inc., a privately-held, leading provider of manufacturing execution software solutions delivering integrated manufacturing operations to companies of all sizes. With the addition of Visiprise, SAP will deliver on its "Perfect Plant" strategy to bring together core SAP solutions with the software, hardware and services offerings of ecosystem partners to drive innovation for discrete manufacturers. The integration of Visiprise's proven plant-level manufacturing execution solutions brings discrete manufacturing customers a robust product offering to increase production responsiveness, improve operational efficiencies and enhance quality and regulatory compliance.
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Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Visiprise serves more than 60 industry-leading, global customers including many existing SAP customers in discrete manufacturing industries including high tech, aerospace and defense, automotive and medical device. The acquisition of Visiprise is consistent with SAP's strategy to complement existing applications and solutions with smart purchases that offer innovative technologies and capabilities while maintaining its successful organic growth track record.
"The automation of business processes for manufacturing companies has been core to the SAP strategy for more than 30 years," said Jim Hagemann Snabe, corporate office and member of the executive council, SAP AG. "We are excited to combine Visiprise's industry-leading manufacturing execution solutions with the power of the SAP Business Suite. This combination will offer manufacturers better visibility by linking the operations of the plant floor to production planning and operations management, enabling manufacturers to respond profitably to the growing demands of their global customers."
Manufacturing executives and plant managers are under increasing pressure to coordinate manufacturing planning across the global supply network while driving efficient and responsive local execution to ensure the delivery of fast-moving products within short lead times. Through the combination of SAP(R) Business Suite applications, the SAP(R) Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII) application and Visiprise Manufacturing, customers gain network-wide visibility, enterprise orchestration, plant to network data integration and the ability to deploy end-to-end, "plan to make" processes across multiple plants through an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) solution from a single partner. This helps manufacturers achieve operational excellence and ensure product and service leadership while continuously orchestrating a highly responsive supply network. Customers operating distributed manufacturing operations with facilities across the globe also benefit from SAP's worldwide support, services and ecosystem partners to lower total cost of ownership and achieve fast time to value for multi-plant execution system deployments.
SAP and Visiprise have a long and proven history of partnership as part of SAP's "Perfect Plant" initiative and related ecosystem dating back to 2005. In November 2006, Visiprise received an investment from the global SAP NetWeaver Fund. Soon after, in January 2007, Visiprise's flagship solution, Visiprise Manufacturing, was named an SAP-endorsed business solution. In February 2007, the Visiprise ERP Shop Floor Integration 1.0 packaged composite application achieved "SAP xApps Certified - Powered by SAP NetWeaver" status. Most recently, SAP agreed to resell and market the Visiprise Manufacturing product under the name SAP(R) Manufacturing Execution by Visiprise (see June 13, 2007 press release, titled "SAP Enhances Manufacturing Execution Capability for Discrete Manufacturers; Announces Global Reseller Agreement with Visiprise"). In addition, Visiprise solutions are fully integrated into live end-to-end manufacturing process scenarios showcased by Tata Consulting Services (TCS) at SAP's "Perfect Plant" center of excellence at SAP's Newtown Square facility. This strong track record of collaboration between the companies offers a smooth foundation for integration efforts and the combined vision towards next-generation manufacturing operations solutions. The acquisition of Visiprise solutions enables the companies to work together to more rapidly, making them available to a global marketplace.
"Best in class manufacturers understand the value of the integration of MES with ERP to provide a comprehensive manufacturing control solution," said Sean McCloskey, president and CEO, Visiprise. "The compatibility between the Visiprise offering and SAP is undeniable and proven. We are excited to join the SAP team and work together to further serve our customers as their needs continue to evolve and grow."
SAP anticipates that the acquisition will be completed in July 2008 pending necessary regulatory approvals in the United States and Europe. Visiprise employs approximately 300 employees and has additional offices in Carlsbad, California and Kiev, Ukraine. The company will provide additional details about the integration of the companies after the closing of the transaction. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed publicly.
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LodgeNet Interactive Announces New Integrated Technology Solution for Hospitality Through Partnerships with LG Electronics, Philips & PanasonicHD Built-In and HD Certified Programs Provide Hoteliers with Faster, Hassle-Free Installations and Higher Performing Free-to-Guest and Video On Demand Solutions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation today announced that it has partnered with LG Electronics, Philips and Panasonic to provide a more efficient HDTV solution for hoteliers by including essential LodgeNet system management technology pre-bundled with new TVs from participating manufacturers. Under the new programs, these TV manufacturers will deliver HDTVs that are "plug-and-play" and designed to lower total solution cost, enable faster room openings, shorten the time of rooms out of service, and enhance total system performance for hoteliers.
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HD Built-In TVs come "out of the box" with the ability to support Pro:Idiom(TM) encrypted HD free-to-guest (FTG) and video on demand (VOD), and are compatible with LodgeNet and/or legacy OnCommand systems so hoteliers do not need to purchase any additional hardware or software. This seamless approach to HD means that hoteliers won't need to make additional room visits to install FTG or VOD interface hardware, and they can be confident of full system compatibility from day one. These integrated TVs can significantly reduce a hotelier's total solution cost by eliminating additional room visits for installation and reducing the hardware requirements from FTG and VOD service providers. Hoteliers can also generate more revenue from new construction properties by opening new rooms faster and reduce the revenue loss from properties undergoing renovations or a brand refresh by greatly speeding up the time required to upgrade an existing guest room. Leading TV manufacturers in the hospitality market -- LG Electronics, Philips and Panasonic -- will be offering HD Built-In TVs to hoteliers.
In addition to the above benefits, the new HD Built-In TVs can also be purchased as part of a HD Certified TV offer that adds LodgeNet Professional Solutions installation service. The HD Certified TV solution provides a comprehensive package to ensure that the TV and LodgeNet systems work together optimally and offers project planning and management of the installation process to ensure an efficient and expeditious installation. HD Certified TV bundles deliver the ultimate in cost savings, convenience, and performance for hoteliers moving forward with HDTV solutions. LG Electronics and Philips will be providing HD Certified TV bundles to the hospitality market.
"Working with these world-class manufacturers to offer the HD Built-In and HD Certified TV program is a win in every way for our hotel customers," said Scott C. Petersen, President & CEO of LodgeNet. "With reduced hardware costs and fewer room visits to install and configure, we believe our customers will have faster room openings, shortened time with rooms out of service, and an enhanced total system performance. With all these benefits, recommending that our customers buy TVs that achieve compatibility in either HD Built-In or HD Certified categories is a no-brainer."
"We're seeing an accelerated demand for HDTV from our lodging customers and expect this trend to continue throughout 2008 as major hotel chains ramp up their HD roll-outs," said Ron Snaidauf, Vice President, Commercial Products for LG Electronics USA, Inc. "LG is a leader in flat-panel HDTVs for hotels and resorts, and LodgeNet's specialized knowledge regarding HD needs in the hospitality industry makes them an ideal partner. We look forward to expanding our long-term relationship to continue to deliver wide-scale HD deployments across hotel brands."
"Philips maintains a leadership position in the hospitality segment by delivering products and services that offer sense and simplicity. Partnering with LodgeNet to embed their interactive technologies in our products allows us to provide a more consistent and positive in-room guest experience and prevent unnecessary headaches for customers," said Tom Parham, General Manager and Vice President of Philips Professional and Business Solutions. "By working with LodgeNet, we are able to more quickly offer a true 'plug-and-play' solution with wide appeal that seamlessly combines our state of the art HDTV technology with their state of the art systems, content and expertise, to the benefit of hoteliers and guests alike."
"With the complexity of HD deployments, hoteliers need trusted partners to relieve the migration pain and prevent potentially costly installation mistakes," said Andrew Nelkin, President, Panasonic Professional Display Company. "By collaborating with LodgeNet, we're delivering an experience that seamlessly combines our state of the art HDTV technology with LodgeNet's track record of delivering a robust and scalable platform for hoteliers and guests alike."
For more information about the HD Built-In and HD Certified TV programs and a complete list of TV models that qualify, hoteliers are encouraged to visit http://www.lodgenet.com/.
About LodgeNet Interactive
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves more than 1.9 million hotel rooms representing 10,000 hotel properties worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The company's services include: Interactive Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions, Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit http://www.lodgenet.com/.
LodgeNet is a registered trademark of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation. Pro:Idiom is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Charlton, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network ExpansionInvesting to Stay Ahead of Growing Demand for Wireless Voice, Multimedia and Internet Access
CHARLTON, Mass., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Worcester County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along Route 169 in Charlton, Massachusetts, as well as the surrounding area.
Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services like BroadbandAccess and V CAST. Regionally the company has invested nearly $2.2 billion into its New England network, including over $292 million in 2007 alone. As a result of these investments, every Verizon Wireless cell site in New England offers wireless broadband connectivity.
BroadbandAccess offers computer users the nation's most reliable high-speed wireless mobile broadband network, operating at average upload speeds between 500 and 800 kbps, and download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 mbps over Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess with EV-DO Revision A network. V CAST brings video clips of TV shows, music on demand and other multimedia services to wireless phones.
Strong demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the first quarter of 2008 as the company added 1.5 million net new customers and, for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, reported the lowest customer turnover (highest customer loyalty) rate in the wireless industry.
The company's 'nation's most reliable wireless network' reputation is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country who inspired the "can you hear me now" national advertising campaign. Nationally, these test men and women drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles almost 1,000,000 miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways as well as major roads and surface streets in high- population areas, based upon U.S. Census counts, to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/ . To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia .
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Michael Murphy of Verizon Wireless, +1-781-932-1213,
Michael.murphy@verizonwireless.com; or Marcia Simon of Thomson Communications
for Verizon Wireless, +1-860-399-0191, Marcia@mseusa.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
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Next Inning Technology Updates Outlooks for Cree, Harmonic, Cisco, and Intel
PRINCETON, N.J., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Cree , Harmonic , Cisco and Intel .
In a series of reports released in March, Editor Paul McWilliams advised readers it was time to buy specific tech stocks. All of his selections have gone up considerably with one very near doubling. Now sitting on handsome profits, what does McWilliams think investors should do: Add to positions on strength, hedge or take some profits? According to him, that depends on which stocks you're talking about. Click to read his updated thoughts and enjoy a 21-day free trial of Next Inning:
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In response to member inquiries, McWilliams wrote: "While the Semiconductor Industry Association and most other forecasters have raised their expectations for PC sales this year (which is highly consistent with what I wrote last January), there are two threats weighing on Intel. The first, which I think is being overdone at this time, is the competitive threat Intel faces in the Mobile Internet Device markets..."
McWilliams also looks at these topics:
-- What is the second threat holding back Intel today? Is Wall Street's
view right?
-- McWilliams called Cree a buy last year when it was trading in the
teens. What factors does he say will continue to drive Cree's
volatility? Does he think Cree is a buy today?
-- With Cisco actively making acquisitions in the video space, how likely
is Harmonic to be its next target?
-- Is Cisco attractive at current prices? What is holding back Cisco
shares right now?
Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 252% since its inception versus 91% for the Nasdaq.
About Next Inning:
Next Inning is a subscription financial newsletter focused on technology stocks. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 20+-year industry veteran.
NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926. Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
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Rapid Fire Marketing Increases Internet Marketing Reach to Over 10 Million Users
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rapid Fire Marketing (Pink Sheets: RPDM) announced today that The Company has now increased its database to over 10 million users. Due to the size of this database, Rapid Fire can now target products to a specific audience. Additionally, The Company is in process of expanding its support and sales force to respond to increasing demand for its marketing services.
"Because of our success in our first six months, we are now in the position to be able to increase our support staff and sales force; obviously this is a good situation to be in. Our initial marketing efforts have resulted in a rapid expansion of our internet marketing database. We have a large demographic database now that enables us to do more effective marketing by targeting our sales efforts. We have all the tools in place to continue to expand our presence in this competitive business," A Company Spokesperson said.
About Rapid Fire Marketing
Rapid Fire Marketing specializes in email and internet marketing. In addition to providing exceptional marketing services, The Company uses its E-Commerce website to feature client's products being sold to the public. Rapid Fire generates revenue from the marketing services provided as well as from profit sharing agreements with client companies. This provides enormous upside to The Company when the sales of a specific product reach a mass audience.
From time to time, The Company may issue news releases that contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. This material may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. For those statements, The Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statement provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions, or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." "Forward-looking statements" are based upon expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated.
Contact Information:
Media, +1-775-887-0670
WebSite: http://www.rf2020.com/
Rapid Fire Marketing
CONTACT: Media, +1-775-887-0670, for Rapid Fire Marketing
Web site: http://www.rf2020.com/
The Estate Vault Begins Deployment Through Affiliate Marketing Channels and Brings on Super Affiliate Colin McDougall
LAS VEGAS, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Estate Vault Inc. (Pink Sheets: TEVI), a leading provider of value added products and services to organizations and the financial services industry, today announced that it has begun deployment of its software platform through affiliate marketing channels.
Boyd Soussana, CEO stated, "I'm delighted that we have entered into this exciting form of marketing. It was the natural progression of our marketing efforts given that we have a web based platform. Our Affiliate program will allow us to drive revenues very quickly and will attract a great deal of affiliates to us that are looking for an all inclusive financial services type product offering. There is currently no other product on the market that is capable of delivering all the products and services that we have in one simple package at a price point that is appealing to the end user. When you look at the statistics in the following areas that we cover, it just makes sense for us to enter into a mass marketing effort through affiliate marketing:
1. Identity Theft: 800,000 in 2007 reported a fraud or ID Theft
2. People without a will: 69% with children under 18 have no will
3. Home Inventory Listing, almost no one
4. People without a financial plan: nearly 50%
These are just some of the areas of concern that we have built into our products benefits and features around but probably one of the most neglected areas of all, is the ability for our members to place all of their documents and photos in one secure area that has collaboration rights and the choice of web based storage and/or desktop functionality so in the event of a disaster, no one is forever looking for those crucial documents. Our services is also practical for use in everyday life, everything is in one place for easy access 24/7 worldwide. Our customers choose, not us, on how they want to store their data and they keep it with them no matter what financial institution they belong to or where they live in the world."
Soussana continued. "When we decided to enter into affiliate marketing, we sought out one of the best affiliates in the business to help us drive this marketing effort and Colin McDougall was the clear choice. He has tremendous following, coaching programs and has written many articles on building an online business. We are truly excited that he has decided to help us promote our product."
Colin McDougall commented, "The first time that I laid my eyes on The Estate Vault I knew it would be a winner. It has so many of the components that are being sold on a one off basis as well as many components not even in the marketplace today. It was almost a no-brainer for me to see the value and in turn makes it one of those must products for someone to own. The combination of a great product available in four of the key languages will make it almost irresistible to affiliates worldwide and I am pleased to be part of this exciting venture."
About The Estate Vault, Inc.
The Estate Vault, Inc. was developed to overcome the daunting task of keeping financial, personal and legal documents up to date and in one place. Together with its strategic product partners The Estate Vault has wrapped up its unique service offering with a Credit Card Registry, Home Inventory Listing, Identity Theft Insurance and an online Legal Documents and Will Creator.
The Estate Vault intends to become the leader in value added products to the financial services industry by providing a product and service at a low price point and then leveraging patent pending technology known as IntelliAD and IntelliBrand to maximize brand awareness.
For additional information, go to http://www.estatevault.com/.
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The Estate Vault, Inc.
CONTACT: investor relations, Robert Gartzman of The Estate Vault, Inc.,
1-866-405-3256, ext. 705
Web site: http://www.estatevault.com/
Diebold Wins Award for Advanced Skimming Detection TechnologyInnovative technology reduces ATM fraud by sensing skimming devices
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold, Incorporated , a trusted partner and leader in the financial self-service industry, recently announced it received The Banker Technology Awards 2008 Retail Award for Delivery Channel Security for its leading-edge ATM advanced skimming detection technology.
Diebold's advanced skimming detection technology detects the presence of skimming devices to help prevent automated teller machine (ATM) fraud and the loss of millions of dollars each year for financial institutions. This feature is included in every new Diebold Opteva(R) motorized card reader at no extra charge, which is a substantial benefit as the average industry cost for similar technology is between $1,200 and $1,500 per unit. The Banker Technology Awards, presented by The Banker magazine, recognize excellence and innovation in all areas of banking technology. The awards serve as a vital global benchmark for IT services, products and projects in the financial services industry at large.
"Diebold is honored to receive such a prestigious award and to be recognized by the industry as a leader in ATM security," said Charles E. Ducey, Jr., senior vice president, global development and services, Diebold. "The advanced skimming detection technology is designed to put our customers' minds at ease and provide reassurance that both the financial institution and its customers are protected."
ATM fraud occurs on a global scale and is a growing concern. According to estimates by Retail Banking Research, there are currently more than 1.5 million ATMs worldwide with new installations occurring every five minutes. The Global ATM Security Alliance reports that .0016 percent of all worldwide ATM transactions are affected by crime or fraud and it has been proven that skimming can account for as high as 99 percent of ATM attacks in many geographic areas. With Diebold's advanced skimming detection solution, Diebold customers can fight growing criminal activity and reduce financial loss.
"In addition to the industry's growing fraud concern, the number one concern among financial institution customers is the theft of personal financial information -- surpassing terrorism, job security and natural disasters," Ducey said.
"Diebold has a rich history of delivering security solutions for more than 149 years and our customers depend on us to continue to deliver advanced technologies to secure their assets. This award truly speaks to the high-quality processes and procedures Diebold has in place as a security leader in the financial self-service industry."
About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 17,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.diebold.com/ .
Diebold, Incorporated
CONTACT: Media Relations, DeAnn Zackeroff, +1-330-490-5220
deann.zackeroff@diebold.com, or Investor Relations, Christopher Bast,
+1-330-490-6908, christopher.bast@diebold.com, both of Diebold, Incorporated
Web site: http://www.diebold.com/
UMB and drugstore.com Launch New HSA Partnership to Support Growing Number of Account Holders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. and BELLEVUE, Wash., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UMB Healthcare Services, a division of UMB Financial Corporation and drugstore.com, inc. , a leading online provider of health, beauty, vision and pharmacy products have launched a new partnership to provide the growing number of UMB Health Savings Account (HSA) holders direct access to eligible products for the tax-advantaged health plans.
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UMB Healthcare's HSA accounts grew even faster than the national average last year, surpassing $100 million in assets at the end of 2007. The number of people with HSA/High Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) coverage rose to 6.1 million in January 2008, a 35% increase over the previous year. In January 2007 there were 4.5 million people with HSAs and HDHPs and 3.2 million in January 2006, according to America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
"UMB Healthcare HSA accounts give customers the opportunity to take control of their healthcare dollars while also saving money," said Dennis Triplett, President of UMB Healthcare Services. "The partnership with drugstore.com provides a great customer benefit, as it offers our account holders a convenient and streamlined process for managing their health care purchases."
The UMB HSA account access website provides a direct link to the customized HSA store on drugstore.com. Once there, account holders will have access to HSA-eligible products, services that automatically track purchases and provide an HSA-only receipt, and additional resources to help Consumer- Directed Healthcare Plan (CDHP) users record expenses for tax purposes. UMB HSA account holders will also receive special money-saving offers from drugstore.com.
"We're pleased to work with UMB to provide their growing number of customers the convenience of shopping in one online location with a wide selection of more than 3,000 HSA-eligible, over-the-counter products as well as prescription medications and contact lenses," said David Lonczak, vice president and chief marketing officer, drugstore.com. "Unlike brick-and-mortar stores, the online retail environment is uniquely qualified to provide a convenient solution with eligible products as well as record keeping services for HSA account holders."
drugstore.com is ranked in the top 50 Internet retailers in the United States by revenue. HSA and FSA stores are available at http://www.drugstore.com/hsa and http://www.drugstore.com/fsa. In addition to shopping for over-the-counter items, customers may also purchase prescriptions from the fully licensed, U.S.-based drugstore.com(TM) pharmacy and contact lenses from http://www.visiondirect.com/, a wholly-owned subsidiary of drugstore.com and the second largest online retailer of contact lenses in the United States.
Since the inception of Medical Savings Accounts in the late 1990s, UMB Healthcare Services has been a leader in the health care marketplace. Today, UMB supports HSAs, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). UMB Healthcare Services was the first financial partner to provide multi-purpose card technology to the health care industry and recently developed a Healthcare Line of Credit product. UMB Healthcare Services has the experience, systems backbone, investment options and client base to bring an integrated solution to the health care industry.
About UMB
UMB Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., offering complete banking, asset management, health spending solutions and related financial services to both individual and business customers nationwide. Its banking subsidiaries own and operate 136 banking centers throughout Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Arizona. Subsidiaries of the holding company and the lead bank, UMB Bank, n.a., include an investment services group based in Milwaukee, Wis., single-purpose companies that deal with brokerage services and insurance, and registered investment advisors for proprietary mutual funds.
About drugstore.com, inc.
drugstore.com, inc. is a leading online provider of health, beauty, vision and pharmacy products. Our portfolio of brands include: drugstore.com(TM), Beauty.com(TM) and VisionDirect.com(TM). All are accessible from http://www.drugstore.com/ and provide a convenient, private, and informative shopping experience while offering a wide assortment of more than 30,000 products at competitive prices.
The drugstore.com pharmacy is certified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) as a Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site (VIPPS) and operates in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations in the United States.
Media Contacts:
Stephanie Hague Anne Marshall
UMB Financial Services Contact drugstore.com
816.960.3105 425.372.3464
shague@bwcom.com amarshall@drugstore.com
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CONTACT: Stephanie Hague of UMB Financial Services Contact,
+1-816-960-3105, shague@bwcom.com; or Anne Marshall of drugstore.com,
+1-425-372-3464, amarshall@drugstore.com
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SGI Mobilizes Accelerator Technology Innovators in Effort to Boost Scientific Application PerformanceNew Accelerator Enabling Program Promotes Collaboration with ISVs, Customers to Create Fastest Engines for Scientific Applications
DRESDEN, Germany, June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Supercomputing Conference Booth D23-D26 -- As the world's high-performance computing (HPC) community gathers at ISC '08 this week, SGI today launched a collaborative initiative aimed at using a range of accelerator technologies to dramatically boost the performance of scientific applications.
The new SGI(R) Accelerator Enabling Program rallies industry innovators -- including NVIDIA, XtremeData, Inc., PACT XPP Technologies and ClearSpeed(TM) Technology -- to collaborate with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and customers to determine the optimal accelerator choice for specific scientific disciplines.
Accelerator technologies include specialized processors, graphics engines and other devices that increase the speed of critical functions within an application. When used as part of an overall HPC solution from SGI, these technologies have been shown to improve performance by orders of magnitude -- and at significantly less cost than traditional system scale-outs.
Through the SGI Accelerator Enabling Program, ISVs and customers will have access to dozens of accelerator technology experts from SGI and participating companies. By collaborating with these experts, developers and customers can optimize their codes to run on the accelerator that best suits the needs of their applications.
The program extends a long-established commitment from SGI to support accelerator technologies in its HPC platforms. Starting with its first graphics systems in 1984, SGI has incorporated numerous leading-edge accelerator options in its system, including its SGI(R) RASC(TM) (Reconfigurable Application Specific Computing) RC100 Technology for SGI(R) Altix(R) systems.
"SGI customers in the sciences have seen enormous benefit from accelerating key applications, including BLAST-n, with SGI RASC Technology. With this new program, we're broadening those benefits to more applications and disciplines with a wider range of accelerator technologies," said Bill Mannel, senior director of server marketing, SGI, who will deliver a presentation on the new initiative June 20 at ISC. "The SGI Accelerator Enabling Program brings together trusted experts and ISVs to provide customers with the best accelerators for their SGI platform and their specific application."
The SGI Accelerator Enabling Program incorporates a range of technologies to extract maximum performance from bioinformatics, computational chemistry, weather and climate modeling, astrophysics, and other scientific applications. Among them:
-- NVIDIA(R) parallel visual computing on NVIDIA professional GPU
(graphics processing unit) solutions
-- PACT XPP digital signal processors for 2D edge detection used in
biomedical imaging, pattern recognition and searches
-- ClearSpeed Technology acceleration solutions for molecular dynamics,
drug design, computational chemistry, electromagnetics and turbulent
fluid flow analysis
-- XtremeData for Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) accelerator
options beyond the SGI RASC RC100 to optimize scientific computing and
medical imaging
"Domain knowledge is absolutely critical when designing a solution that delivers on the promise of application-specific acceleration, and the SGI Accelerator Enabling Program gives ISVs and customers the chance to collaborate with experts who have that knowledge," said Geno Valente, vice president, sales and marketing, XtremeData, Inc. "XtremeData is proud to participate in this initiative, which reflects our own commitment to finding new and inventive ways to use XtremeData technologies to achieve breakthroughs in the sciences."
SGI will exhibit its latest HPC solutions in Booth D23-D26 at ISC '08. For information on the SGI solutions, visit http://www.sgi.com/.
SGI | Innovation for Results(TM)
SGI is a leader in high-performance computing. SGI delivers a broad range of high-performance server, storage and visualization solutions along with industry-leading professional services and support that enable its customers to overcome the challenges of complex data-intensive workflows and accelerate breakthrough discoveries, innovation and information transformation. SGI helps customers solve significant challenges whether it's enhancing the quality of life through drug research, designing and manufacturing safer and more efficient cars and airplanes, studying global climate change, providing technologies for homeland security and defense, or helping enterprises manage large data. With offices worldwide, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and can be found on the Web at http://sgi.com/.
(C) 2008 SGI. All rights reserved. SGI, the SGI cube, Altix and the SGI logo are registered trademarks, and RASC is a trademark, of SGI in the United States and/or other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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650.933.7777
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CONTACT: Petra Spitzfaden of Momentum Projects, +49 89 61 46 90 93,
petra.spitzfaden@momentum-projects.com; or Marla Robinson, +1-256-773-2371,
marlar@sgi.com, or SGI PR HOTLINE, +1-650-933-7777, or SGI PR FACSIMILE,
+1-650-933-0714, all of SGI
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M2 Technology Partners, Led By Former Senior Epicor Software Corporation Executives, Launches With Sponsorship From Accel-KKRMark Duffell and Michael Piraino to Lead M2 Technology Partners in Acquiring Mid-Market Software and Services Businesses
MENLO PARK, Calif., and LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- M2 Technology Partners, LLC ("M2"), a private investment company focused on domestic and international acquisitions of software and services businesses, today announced its launch with sponsorship from Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity investment firm. M2 will focus its efforts on situations in middle market enterprise software businesses that require specific operational expertise, or are ready for consolidation. The newly-formed company is led by Mark Duffell and Michael Piraino, respectively, the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Epicor Software Corporation ("Epicor") , and the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Epicor. Both senior software industry executives have a long track record of building and successfully operating enterprise software companies through organic and acquisitions-based growth strategies.
Accel-KKR makes majority investments in mid-market technology companies with a focus on acquisitions and recapitalizations of closely-held private companies; buyouts of divisions, subsidiaries and business units from larger enterprises; and going-private transactions of public companies. The formation of M2 and the investment made in the new company by Accel-KKR reflects a commitment to combining Accel-KKR's growth-oriented philosophy with strong operating professionals who have specific domain expertise in technology. In addition to leading M2, Messrs. Duffell and Piraino will serve as advisors to Accel-KKR and be members of its Operating Advisory Committee.
Mark Duffell, formerly president and chief operating officer at Epicor, was responsible for the company's worldwide operations (2,600 employees), headed the strategic planning committee and was the chief architect of successfully integrating numerous acquisitions, including Scala Business Solutions, CRS Retail Systems (a prior Accel-KKR investment) and NSB Retail Systems. Mr. Duffell brings extensive domestic and international operational business experience to the partnership.
Michael Piraino, formerly executive vice president and chief financial officer at Epicor, was responsible for the company's worldwide accounting and finance, treasury, tax, information services, investor relations, legal and human resources. While at Epicor, Mr. Piraino was a member of the strategic planning committee, led due diligence activities and negotiated all acquisitions playing a significant role in the Scala Business Solutions, CRS Retail Systems and NSB Retail Systems acquisitions. He also completed a $230 million convertible note offering and a $250 million bank facility during his tenure.
Tom Barnds, Accel-KKR Managing Director, said, "We are extremely pleased to be joining forces with Mark and Michael. We have known them both for a number of years and we have great respect for their abilities." Ben Bisconti, Accel-KKR Managing Director, added, "They have a strong demonstrated track record of acquiring, operating and growing world class enterprise software businesses and we look forward to partnering with them on building M2."
Mark Duffell, M2 Technology Partners Co-Founder and CEO said, "The opportunity to work with the talented team at Accel-KKR who bring their network of contacts, financing capability and knowledge in the mid-market technology industry is very exciting to both Michael Piraino and myself. The blend of the core competencies of Accel-KKR and M2 creates a powerful acquisition vehicle in the mid-market enterprise software and services sector, a space where there continues to be strong potential for value creation."
Details of Accel-KKR's investment in M2 Technology Partners were not disclosed.
About Accel-KKR
Accel-KKR is a technology-focused private equity firm that invests primarily in technology businesses with $15 million to $150 million in revenue that are well positioned for top-line and bottom-line growth. At the core of Accel-KKR's investment strategy is a commitment to developing strong partnerships with the management teams of its portfolio companies and a focus on building value through the contribution of unique financial, strategic, technical, and operational resources. Accel-KKR has a particular focus on the following transactions: Recapitalizations of family-owned or closely-held private companies, divisional buyouts of larger companies, and going-private transactions. For more information, please visit http://www.accel-kkr.com/.
About M2 Technology Partners
M2 is technology-focused firm formed to acquire mid-market enterprise software and service businesses requiring specific operational expertise or are ready for consolidation. For more information, visit http://www.m2technologypartners.com/.
Business Inquiries Media Inquiries
Michael Piraino Joseph Kuo
Co-Founder & CFO Kekst and Company
M2 Technology Partners, LLC 212.521.4863
949.460.6491 joe-kuo@kekst.com
michael@m2technologypartners.com
M2 Technology Partners, LLC
CONTACT: Business Inquiries, Michael Piraino, Co-Founder & CFO, M2
Technology Partners, LLC, +1-949-460-6491, michael@m2technologypartners.com;
or Media Inquiries, Joseph Kuo, Kekst and Company, +1-212-521-4863
Web site: http://www.m2technologypartners.com/
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John Beale Joins Weber Shandwick's Global Technology Practice
SEATTLE, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick today announced the addition of John Beale as executive vice president for the firm's Global Technology practice. Based in Seattle, Beale will be responsible for developing new business and support existing clients through the creation of marketing and corporate positioning programs that help enhance the performance and reputation of those companies. He reports to Casey Sheldon, chair, Global Technology practice.
Beale brings 20 years of global experience working directly for and consulting to companies representing a number of technology segments. His work developing successful programs in corporate and product marketing, and public and financial communications covers Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US.
Beale previously was vice president of marketing for QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies, QUALCOMM's semiconductor division. Before joining QUALCOMM, he spent more than 10 years in Asia, working for Burson-Marsteller in Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo, where he lead numerous Fortune 500 client programs in the telecommunications, semiconductor, power generation and professional services sectors.
Most recently, Beale led marketing for Volantis Systems, a UK-based wireless software company targeting global carriers and news and entertainment businesses with a portfolio of mobile web solutions.
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Anaren Launches 1:1 Ultra-Wideband Baluns Targeting Semiconductor Tuner & Portable TV-Device ApplicationsNew broadband balun specifically designed for 48 MHz - 860 MHz digital broadcast applications offers significant space-savings over traditional wire-wound parts
SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anaren, Inc. announced today that it has just introduced 1:1 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm broadband baluns designed specifically to meet the performance requirements of OEMs developing mobile and non-mobile broadcast technology based on next-generation, semiconductor tuners- from TV sets, mobile TV, and cable/terrestrial TV converters to PDAs and other ultra mobile handheld devices designed to offer TV reception from terrestrial transmissions.
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"Adding the low frequency broadband 1:1 balun to our growing line-up up of passive RF components such as baluns, power dividers, couplers, and crossovers affords our current customers a new option even as it answers specific market requirements distinct to the broadcast segment," says Mark Bowyer, Corporate Business Development Manager who heads up the business development effort for Anaren's Consumer Components Group (CCG). "The component's very low height profile and predictable electrical performance compared to wire-wound transformers makes it especially attractive for compact mobile devices," added Mr. Bowyer.
Specs for Anaren's new 1:1 baluns are as follows:
Part no. Freq. Size LxW
(MHz) (mm)
B0080K7575A00 48-870 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.38
B0080K5050A00 48-870 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.38
Unbalanced Balanced Insertion Amp. Phase RL
Port Port Loss Balance Balance Unbalanced
Impedance Impedance (dB) (dB) (deg.) (dB)
(Ohms) (Ohms)
75 75 0.7 5.7 50 14
50 50 0.9 3.5 38 14
Anaren's consumer-electronics size RF passive components are backed by the Anaren-exclusive 100% On-Spec(TM) guarantee and B-There(TM) service commitment that ensures on-time delivery. Samples are available within 24 hours for qualified prototype work. And complete specifications are available on the associated Anaren datasheet, available on-line at http://www.anaren.com/.
About Anaren:
An innovative leader in microwave and RF technology, Anaren, Inc. designs and manufactures complex components and subsystems for the defense, satellite, and wireless infrastructure and consumer electronics markets. To learn more, visit http://www.anaren.com/.
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Anaren, Inc.
CONTACT: John Hoeschele, Marketing Communications Mgr., Anaren, Inc.,
+1-315-432-8909, ext. 453
Web site: http://www.anaren.com/
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