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EASEUS All-In-One Partition Manager Software Helps to Organize and Speed Up Your Hard Disk!

NEW YORK, March 2 -- As hard disks grow larger in size, speeding-up and re-organizing the hard disk would save a lot of headaches for most computer users; in fact, it is now a good idea to split the space into multiple smaller partitions and keep them better deployed for efficient hard disk management.

However, Windows itself makes hard disk partitioning harder than it needs to be. Alternatively, good partition manager software like EASEUS Partition Master can do the trick and simplify hard disk partitioning.

EASEUS Partition Master, the all-in-one partition manager solution and system optimization software for Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows 7 and Windows server 2000/2003/2008, helps you stay organized and speed up your hard disks. And internal hard drives, external USB drives, and RAID are supported.

  EASEUS Partition Master - 3-in-1 Partition Manager Solution:

  1. Partition Manager Solution - manage hard drive: resize, move, create,
     delete and format partition, convert FAT to NTFS, etc.
  2. Partition Recovery Solution - recover lost files: recover lost files
     due to deletion, wrong formatting, virus attack, damaged or lost
     partitions.
  3. Partition & Disk Copy Solution - backup data: copy
     partition/system/disk to backup data on the hard drive.

Also, for those who use a dynamic disk, EASEUS Partition Master provides a much safer way to achieve: copy dynamic disk to another basic disk and resize/move partitions without data loss.

To speed up hard disk performance on a computer, this powerful partition manager helps to increase the efficiency of Windows-based system administration and maximum utilization of the hard drive.

Pricing & Availability:

Web Special $159 (originally $199) for Windows Server users is available if you buy it from the EASEUS Web site at http://www.partition-tool.com/easeus-partition-manager-server/ .

EASEUS Partition Master Professional Edition is available at the price of $39.95 directly from EASEUS' Web site at http://www.partition-tool.com/professional.htm .

Additionally - free for home users - EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition enjoys most of the commercial version features and works well under Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Windows 7 32-bit. Download it now here: http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm .

About CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development Co., Ltd.:

The company specializes in disk management, data recovery and backup software for Windows OS. Its other major products are Data Recovery Wizard, Partition Table Doctor and Todo Backup. For more information, visit http://www.easeus.com/ .

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Source: EASEUS Software
   

CONTACT:  Eva Sun, Marketing Manager of CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development
Co., Ltd., +86-28-85432479, eva@easeus.com

Web Site:  http://www.easeus.com/

Nobody's Doing It -- Digital Photos' Dirty Little Secret

National Poll Results Show Most Do Not Have a Photo Protection Plan

AUSTIN, Texas, March 2 -- According to a GfK/ Roper Poll conducted for http://www.CheapStingyBargains.com, 77% of Americans admit that they do not regularly make back-up copies of photos for safe keeping onto a DVD or CD. One in six people have lost special photos that they valued.

Everyone's Gone Digital, But...

While 66% of respondents report using a digital camera, 47% wish we were still in the pre-digital age, when people gave you real copies of photos instead of digital ones.

Photo Albums Might be a Thing of the Past

50% of respondents admit we are taking digital photos, but not developing them.  While only 15% report permanently losing photos, one quarter (24%) develop photos but aren't backing them up.

Photo Protection Plans Are Not as Common as You Would Think

Only 6% are actually using an online storage site, 18% are developing photos and using either home or work computers as a back-up, and 18% are using a CD or DVD.  34% don't know what we're doing for back-up. (and it isn't just photos - only 13% of Americans say they backup their music / iTunes library more often than they back up their photos.)

Photo Protection is Not as Common

"So many people have photos of trips and family they have downloaded on their computers that a computer crash can be devastating," said Mike Glozman, founder of CheapStingyBargains.com.  "We regularly hear from customers on our site who are buying a new computer to replace an old one that crashed, yet their photos and documents are often lost forever."

  CheapStingyBargains.com knows how much you love your photos.

  The 75% of respondents who took photos of special events captured:
  --  Family gatherings (56%)
  --  Kids' birthdays (55%)
  --  Travel  (55%)
  --  Events with friends (53%)

  Memory Protection Sweepstakes

We want to help you protect your memories of those events.  So, we are giving (2) three year subscriptions and (2) one year subscriptions to Carbonite's back-up services.  http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/photo-backups/

Poll methodology

The survey was conducted from January 22-24, 2010, by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media on behalf of CheapStingyBargains.com. Random digit dialing phone interviews were completed with 1,005 adults 18 years old or older. The survey had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

About CheapStingyBargains.com

Cheapstingybargains.com is an online community that lists coupons and deals to help save consumers money. Cheapstingybargains.com scours the Internet for the very best deals perusing sales, close-outs, clearances, rebates, and exclusive coupons not generally offered to visitors of the vendor's sites. Follow us at http://twitter.com/CheapStingy and http://www.facebook.com/Cheapstingybargains.

About GfK Custom Research North America

Headquartered in New York, GfK Custom Research North America is part of the GfK Group. GfK Group offers the fundamental knowledge that industry, retailers, services companies and the media need to make market decisions. It offers a comprehensive range of information and consultancy services in the three business sectors of Custom Research, Retail and Technology and Media. The no. 4 market research organization worldwide, GfK Group operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 10,000 staff.

Contact: Paula Sirois, 561-324-8116, paula@divorce360.com, for CheapStingyBargains.com

Source: CheapStingyBargains.com
   

CONTACT:  Paula Sirois, +1-561-324-8116, paula@divorce360.com, for
CheapStingyBargains.com

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

IBM Completes Acquisition of National Interest Security Company

ARMONK, N.Y., March 2 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of National Interest Security Company, LLC (NISC), a privately held company headquartered in Fairfax, VA. Financial terms were not disclosed.  The companies had announced a definitive agreement in January to pursue the acquisition.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO)

The business will be integrated into IBM Global Business Services, operating initially as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

The combined offerings will enable IBM to expand its capabilities with federal, state and local government entities, particularly in the fast-growing areas of defense, healthcare, energy, logistics and security.  NISC's deep federal expertise will complement IBM's existing public sector offerings and the recently launched Business Analytics and Optimization (BAO) Services for Public Sector.

IBM's public sector BAO team works with government agencies utilizing advanced analytics to transform ordinary data into predictive intelligence, helping agencies improve the speed and quality of their decision making.

"With IBM's analytic and innovation prowess, and NISC's industry knowledge and experience in defense, healthcare, energy and infrastructure management services, we'll bring an unprecedented level of service and support to our government clients," said Chuck Prow, managing partner, public sector, IBM Global Business Services.

NISC, which has 1,000 employees, has expertise in systems engineering, biometrics, document and media exploitation, systems integration, software development, enterprise architecture, security, information assurance, analysis support and critical infrastructure protection.

  For more on IBM, visit: http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/us/en/

  Contact information:

  Steven Tomasco
  IBM Media Relations
  917-687-4588
  stomasc@us.ibm.com

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO
AP Archive:  http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: IBM
   

CONTACT:  Steven Tomasco, IBM Media Relations, +1-917-687-4588,
stomasc@us.ibm.com

Web Site:  http://www.ibm.com/

Release Your Inner Rock Star This Summer! Cedar Fair Teams Up With MTV Games for 'Rock Band(TM), Live'

SANDUSKY, Ohio, March 2 -- Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE:FUN), a publicly traded leader in regional amusement parks, water parks, vacation resorts and entertainment, has announced a summer-long, multi-dimensional partnership with MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks  (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B) and the leading publisher of interactive music gaming worldwide.

An all-new interactive experience, called "Rock Band(TM), Live," will pile into the tour bus and travel across nine Cedar Fair parks this summer. In addition, a summer-long version of the show will blast the speakers at Canada's Wonderland near Toronto and the Company's flagship park, Cedar Point in Sandusky.

The high-energy, concert-like stage show features talented singers from across North America. But the cast will be missing one key piece of the show - YOU!

Prior to each show, guests will have the unique opportunity to engage and play the Rock Band(TM) video game and compete against their "band mates." Guests will compete playing the guitar, bass and drums gaming accessories.  The rockers with the top score will be invited on stage during the live show to play Rock Band songs (on Rock Band instruments) along with the live singers. (The winners will play on a gaming accessory with the singers.)

The show will feature numerous songs straight from the Rock Band video games ranging from classic to contemporary rock.

"We're extremely excited to merge the popular Rock Band video game with a unique, interactive live show for our guests this summer," said Jack Falfas, chief operating officer for Cedar Fair. "Rock Band is a pop culture phenomenon and we know families have enjoyed playing the game together at home. But now it's time for them to take it to the next level - on stage at one of our parks in front of a live audience."

Christina Glorioso, vice president of marketing partnerships for MTV Games added, "We are very excited for Rock Band to contribute to the fun at Cedar Fair parks this summer.  Music fans of all ages will have an opportunity to either rock out themselves or sit back and enjoy watching other park-goers transform into rock stars on stage!"

The "Rock Band(TM), Live" tour will kick off Memorial Day weekend at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania and will travel to the Company's other parks throughout the summer. The summer-long shows at Canada's Wonderland and Cedar Point will kick off in May and June, respectively.

"Rock Band(TM), Live" is a collaboration between Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, MTV Games and RWS & Associates, a full service entertainment firm that provides custom-produced world-class events and live shows worldwide.

RWS will hold private auditions for the touring show on Thursday, March 4 at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave (16th Floor) between 36th and 37th Streets (Press Room: 17B) in New York City. Auditions are open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Media representatives are invited to attend to learn more about the show, view story boards and concepts and speak with show representatives. For more information, or to inquire about an interview opportunity, please call 212.391.1795, ext. 26.

A workshop preview of the show will be held in April for invited guests and media representatives. Details on this event will be released at a later date.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products.  The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About RWS & Associates

RWS & Associates is an Emmy®-Award-winning full service entertainment firm headquartered in New  York City. RWS provides high quality, custom-designed and pre-packaged entertainment throughout the world in theme parks, resorts, shopping centers and more.

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: "FUN") is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.  The Partnership, which owns and operates eleven amusement parks, six outdoor water parks, one indoor water park and six hotels, is one of the largest regional amusement park operators in the world.  Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, Virginia / District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, and Toronto, Ontario.  Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, California under a management contract.  Cedar Fair's flagship park, Cedar Point, has been voted the "Best Amusement Park in the World" for twelve consecutive years in a prestigious annual poll conducted by Amusement Today newspaper.

© 2010 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band Network and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Rock Band Network developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. MTV: Music Television, MTV Games and all related titles and logos are trademarks of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Contacts:  Tony Clark (Cedar Fair)                 419.627.2225

Mariana Agathoklis (MTV Games)          212.846.5755

Source: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
   

CONTACT:  Tony Clark, Cedar Fair, +1-419-627-2225; or Mariana Agathoklis,
MTV Games, +1-212-846-5755

Sony Computer Entertainment Acquires Media Molecule

Acclaimed developer of multi-million selling LittleBigPlanet(TM) joins Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios

LONDON, March 2 -- Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet(TM).  Media Molecule will join as part of SCE's global development operation, SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS).

In a strategic move to continue to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation® platforms, the acquisition of Media Molecule formalises the successful exclusive relationship with SCE.

Media Molecule, based in Surrey, England, is the award-winning developer of LittleBigPlanet, one of the best-selling titles for PS3, a game that introduced gamers to the unique ethos of Play, Create and Share.  Having seen over 2m user generated levels created for the community to download and play for free, LittleBigPlanet has completely changed the way people interact with games, whilst revolutionising the longevity of gameplay.

Having won over 90 awards for LittleBigPlanet, including 2 BAFTAs and 8 AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards, Media Molecule brings a wealth of experience and a highly talented staff into the SCE WWS family that will further strengthen the PlayStation first party studio.

"Since they burst onto the gaming scene, Media Molecule have proved to be a truly exciting and innovative studio, who have proved their world-class credentials with the creation of the incredible LittleBigPlanet," said Shuhei Yoshida, President, SCE Worldwide Studios. "SCE WWS is all about creating ambitious, innovative and ground breaking games, traits that Media Molecule clearly have.  To bring them into our family proves our dedication to creating fantastic new experiences that we believe will cement our position as industry leaders."

"Since Media Molecule's inception, we've had a uniquely close relationship with SCE.  Over the years they have consistently shown their dedication to Creative Gaming and Media Molecule, not only through their support of the company, but their willingness to take risks and embrace our often unusual approach and ideas," said Alex Evans, co-founder of Media Molecule.  "What we've achieved already with LittleBigPlanet has proved this to us and we're excited by this new chapter of innovation and creative gaming, for all involved."

Studios across SCE WWS share technology, production methodology and creative goals to build the best possible experiences for users to enjoy the most from the PlayStation family of hardware platforms and network services.  With over 2,500 employees, SCE WWS combines the talents of 15 game development studios in Japan, the USA, the UK and The Netherlands.

About SCE Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS)

SCE WWS was formed on 1 September 2005 in order to secure, strengthen and further develop game development and publishing activities for the PlayStation® range of game and entertainment consoles.  SCE WWS is responsible for the global creative, technical and strategic direction setting of development and production of computer entertainment software for the PlayStation family.  SCE WWS directly employs over 2,500 people in its 15 studio locations around the world, all exclusively dedicated to PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Network development.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system and PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) system.  PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment.  PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio.  PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power.  SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSP(TM) (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories.  Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, over 33.4 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level.  Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 142.8 million systems worldwide.  Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 60.2 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market.  With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, over 40 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 829 million items have been downloaded.

More information about PlayStation products can be found at http://www.playstation.com or visit the Virtual Press Office at http://www.scee.presscentre.com.

PlayStation, the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  PS3 and PSP are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Source: Sony Computer Entertainment
   

CONTACT:  Julie Han, Corporate Communications of Sony Computer
Entertainment America, +1-650-655-7454

Hit a Home Run at Spring Training With Apps on the Verizon Wireless Network

Palm, Media Center/Get It Now and DROID Apps Keep Customers Connected in Arizona and Florida

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 2 -- With spring training in full swing in Arizona and Florida, baseball fans can hit one out of the park with applications found on Verizon Wireless phones, running on the nation's largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network.

Get a Jump on the Season

Taking a last-minute road trip to spring training?  Available on Palm® Pre(TM) Plus and Palm Pixi(TM) Plus, the Palm App Catalog offers Verizon Wireless customers a way to stay entertained during the trek to the Grand Canyon or Sunshine states.

  --  Baseball Fans - This $3.99 app gives customers access to the latest
      news, videos, stats, standings and scores for all 30 professional
      baseball teams so they can catch up on their favorites on the way to
      spring training sites.
  --  License Plate Game - This multi-player classic road trip game ($1.49)
      entertains users as they travel the highways to Florida and Arizona by
      keeping track of the different license plates that they see while
      riding as a passenger in a vehicle.  Verizon Wireless reminds
      customers that they should never use data services or apps while they
      are driving.  Please visit
      http://aboutus.vzw.com/wirelessissues/driving.html for more
      information about Responsible Driving.
  --  GoodFood - Restaurants Near You - This free app has an interactive map
      so users can view restaurants nearby, which they can filter by cuisine
      or price to find the best place to eat during their trip.

  Share the Spring Training Experience

Apps found in the Media Center/Get it Now®, available on 3G Multimedia Phones and Simple Feature Phones such as the LG enV®3, LG VX8360 and Samsung Trance(TM), give hardcore fans at spring training ways to keep family and friends up to speed on their activities.

  --  Photobucket Mobile Uploader - This $2.99 app automatically saves every
      action shot and fan photo directly to customers' Photobucket accounts
      so they can share their spring training experiences with fellow fans
      near and far.
  --  FOX Sports Ultimate - This downloadable sports experience, available
      for $4.99, features live play by play, breaking news, scores and
      stats.  Fantasy baseball updates also let users keep track of their
      teams and make trades while checking out the new and veteran talent
      during spring training.
  --  WeatherBug - Rain delays don't always have to ruin the day.  For a
      $2.99 subscription, users can always be informed and prepared with
      live local weather, severe weather alerts, detailed forecasts and
      international weather, giving baseball lovers plenty of time to make
      other plans if games are cancelled.

  Find Entertainment After the Games

Whether celebrating a win or complaining about a loss, apps in Android Market(TM) on DROID by Motorola help customers find the best post-game entertainment and plan the rest of their time at spring training.

  --  Pro Baseball Live - When the final strike has been called and the
      stands have emptied, customers can relive the games with live play by
      play on the free Pro Baseball Live app.  They can also view the latest
      standings, easily keep track of their favorite teams, and connect to
      their Facebook® and Google accounts to chat with other fans.
  --  Bars & Clubs - This free app gives customers turn-by-turn directions
      to the nearest bars, which they can filter by category, including
      sports bars, and distance.  With so many superstar coaches and players
      exploring spring training cities, there may even be a chance to buy a
      drink for a favorite baseball legend.
  --  HotelsByMe - Hotels & Hotel Reservations - Fans who decide to stay an
      extra night to take in even more spring training action can use the
      free HotelsByMe app, which allows customers to find and book hotel
      properties with real-time search for availability and rates and a
      secure and fast booking process.
  --  Sixt Rent a Car - Need a last-minute rental car to get around Arizona
      or Florida?  The free Sixt Rent a Car application provides one-click
      access to local Sixt stations and reservation confirmation via SMS or
      e-mail.

To purchase any of the devices mentioned or for more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with  83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ and LSE: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512,
Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

Company News On-Call:  http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Verizon Named to List of Top 50 Companies for Executive Women by the National Association of Female Executives, for Third Consecutive Year

NEW YORK, March 2 -- The National Association for Female Executives has named Verizon to the 2010 list of NAFE Top 50 Companies for Executive Women.  This is the third consecutive year that Verizon has been named to the list.

The list spotlights corporations with practices and employment records that benefit women and encourage their advancement to top management positions. To be named to the list, a company must have at least two women on its board of directors and track gender in jobs with profit-and-loss responsibility.

Women hold 29 percent of the senior management positions at Verizon, including key roles in designing and operating Verizon's advanced broadband and global IP networks, and overseeing key functions like supply chain services and real estate.

"Verizon has a long track record of providing advancement opportunities to women, evidenced by the fact that this year, three women appear on the publically available list of its five top earners," says Dr. Betty Spence, president of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). "We particularly applaud the company's focus on increasing the number of women engineers."

Recognizing that marketplace excellence is only possible with a dedicated, educated and motivated workforce, Verizon invested more than $450 million in the development, education and training of its employees.

Long committed to diversity, Verizon has been recognized by Working Mother and Latina Style magazines as well as others for fostering a corporate culture of inclusiveness that leverages the diversity of employees, customers, community partners and suppliers. In 2009, Verizon spent $3.7 billion with diverse suppliers including women-owned businesses. Those efforts earned the company a spot on Women's Business Enterprise National Council's 2010 list of top American corporations for women's business enterprises for the sixth consecutive year.

For this year's Top 50 Companies list, NAFE examined corporate programs and policies dedicated to advancing women as well as the number of women in each company overall, in senior management and on the company's board of directors. NAFE drew particular attention to the number of women with profit-and-loss responsibility.

For more information about Verizon's commitment to diversity, visit http://newscenter.verizon.com/kit/diversity/.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Source: Verizon
   

CONTACT:  Brian C. Malina, +1-908-559-6434, Brian.c.malina@verizon.com,
or Alberto Canal, +1-908-559-6367, alberto.c.canal@verizon.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizon.com/

Latest IP Speaker Released for NetStreams Technology

StreamNet technology maintains a complete digital format from source to speaker for unsurpassed audio quality

SALT LAKE CITY, March 2 -- NetStreams, the pioneer in digital media networks based on Internet Protocol (IP) technology, recently acquired by ClearOne (NASDAQ:CLRO), the leading global provider of audio conferencing solutions today announced the latest release from Atlantic Technology, the new ICTS-6.1-IP in-ceiling speakers. The NetStreams system enables the speaker's crossover and equalization functions to be performed digitally upstream, in the NetStreams amplifier. The NetStreams amplifier is connected to each Atlantic speaker with an easy Phoenix connector. The combination of these new leading speakers with a NetStreams SpeakerLinX amplifier such as the NS-SL254 and the pre-loaded Atlantic crossover/equalization files can be custom dialed to the exact crossover and equalization desired.

"We have built some really good ceiling speakers over the years," said Steve Feinstein, Atlantic Technology's Director of Marketing and Product Development, "but never one that sounds this good for such a modest price-and it has full IP capabilities. Whether it's used for music in the kitchen or home theater in the bedroom, installers are going to love this speaker. It's easy to install, it sounds great and it's priced right for today's marketplace."

"The Atlantic/NetStreams system sounds great--you get every bit of performance that the speakers are capable of," said Michael Braithwaite, Senior Vice President of Technology for ClearOne.  "Atlantic speaker innovation, coupled with NetStreams digital precision -- it's an unbeatable combination. Also, since we're completely avoiding the passive crossover, the speakers won't suffer any insertion loss. As a matter of fact, the system will play as much as 5dB louder which means that the NetStreams' 50-watt amplifiers behave like conventional 160-watt amplifiers."

Braithwaite continued, "This is the best of all worlds: a super-clean digital signal with the exact crossover and equalization data encoded for these Atlantic speakers, everything remains in the digital domain, all the way from the recording studio until it reaches the speakers."

AVAD is now taking orders for the ICTS-6.1-IP. MSRP is $125 per unit. For more information, visit AVAD's website at us.avad.com.

About ClearOne

ClearOne is a communications solutions company that develops and sells audio conferencing systems and other related products for audio, video, and web conferencing applications.  The reliability, flexibility, and performance of ClearOne's comprehensive solutions create a natural communications environment, which saves organizations time and money by enabling more effective and efficient communication.  For more information, visit ClearOne's website at http://www.clearone.com.

About NetStreams

Founded in 2002, NetStreams delivers the Ultimate IP A/V Experience by distributing high definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks.  NetStreams' products, designed for commercial and residential use, offer unprecedented levels of performance, functionality, simplicity, reliability, and expandability.  By combining audio/video content, meta-data and control signals into one stream and incorporating industry standards, NetStreams solutions are a smart investment.  NetStreams is enabling the future of IP A/V - today.  For additional information on NetStreams and its innovative products, please visit http://www.netstreams.com.

  ClearOne Contact:
  Scott Woolley
  801-303-3513
  scott.woolley@clearone.comhttp://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzIDP9&toê&s=0

Source: ClearOne
   

CONTACT:  Scott Woolley of ClearOne, +1-801-303-3513,
scott.woolley@clearone.com

Web Site:  http://www.clearone.com/
http://www.netstreams.com/

NAFE Names AT&T to Top 50 Companies for Executive Women

--Women Running Operations is Critical Focus of 2010 List Honoring Companies for their Dedication to Women's Advancement--

DALLAS, March 2 -- AT&T* announced today that it has been named to the NAFE Top 50 Companies and 10 Nonprofits for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). The list recognizes organizations whose policies and practices encourage women's advancement and whose numbers at the highest levels of leadership demonstrate that commitment.

NAFE's list serves as an annual benchmark for Corporate America. The number of women responsible for running operations (profit-and-loss, or P&L positions) at the NAFE Top Companies has reached 26 percent, significantly more than the 11 percent at Fortune 500 companies as counted by Catalyst. To be considered a NAFE recipient, companies must have at least two women on the board and track gender in P&L jobs.

AT&T's commitment to inclusion stems from its tradition of innovation and understanding of diversity as a competitive advantage. AT&T is committed to the advancement of women through various leadership and employee development initiatives and a world-class global supplier diversity program that helps diverse businesses, including women's business enterprises, win large corporate contracts and compete in the global market. In addition, AT&T supports an employee resource group, Women of AT&T, dedicated to connect and inspire its members to achieve their personal and professional goals.

"It's great to be applauded for something that's so deeply engrained in your culture," said Cindy Brinkley, AT&T senior vice president, talent development and chief diversity officer. "We've long understood the value women bring to leadership roles, and the success we've enjoyed over the years is a direct reflection of that recognition. That's why women looking for meaningful and exciting leadership opportunities have always been attracted to AT&T, and why they will continue to be."

The NAFE Top 50 Companies award comes on the heels of a significant recognition by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), which recently named AT&T one of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs) for being a world-class leader in the inclusion of women business enterprises in its supply chain.

AT&T has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supplier diversity excellence for more than 40 years. AT&T established its Women Business Enterprise Program (WBE) in 1980, and since then, it has been able to expand contracting opportunities for diverse businesses across its enterprise, the telecom industry, and to other industries such as advertising and contract manufacturing as well.

AT&T is a member of WEConnect International, a non-profit organization that facilitates sustainable economic growth by increasing opportunities for women owned businesses around the world. AT&T is also a member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable, a supplier diversity think tank of 17 corporations that spend more than $1 billion annually with diverse companies.

Last year, AT&T launched its Women of Color Businesses Growth Initiative at WBENC's 10th Annual Women in Business national conference. The year-long program mentors a pilot group of small, women-owned business owners to develop the tools and strategies necessary to win large corporate contracts. A key component of the program is assisting the firms in obtaining TL9000 quality certification. AT&T introduced the program mentees to the WBENC network as a powerful learning and marketing resource for their businesses.

In recent years, AT&T has received other honors for its commitment to the advancement of women, including recognition as:

  --  One of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work by LATINA Style
      magazine every year since 1998.
  --  One of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises by
      the Women's Business Enterprise National Council for 11 consecutive
      years for its efforts in breaking down barriers that keep women-owned
      business enterprises from gaining fair access to procurement
      opportunities.
  --  One of the 10 Companies for Executive Women by DiversityInc based on
      its commitment to advancing women into leadership positions.

NAFE will honor the Top Companies at a luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on March 25. That morning, senior women executives from the NAFE Top Companies will meet at the closed door NAFE Roundtable to discuss critical business issues, including how to ensure an increase in women-run operations.

About NAFE

The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), founded in 1972, serves 20,000 members nationwide with networking, tools and solutions to strengthen and grow their careers and businesses. NAFE magazine publishes the annual Top Companies issue and the annual Women of Excellence issue. NAFE.com provides up-to-date information, community for women in business and access to member benefits. NAFE is a division of Working Mother Media and Bonnier Corporation.

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

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) 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. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

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/.

© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.

Source: AT&T Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Vanessa Astros, +1-713-513-9521, vastros@attnews.us, for AT&T
Inc.

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

Donor Network Alliance Grows to 5,000 Egg Donor Profiles

CHICAGO, March 2 -- With three of the largest egg donor recruitment agencies in the U.S. having joined as members, the Donor Network Alliance (DNA) has reached the 5,000 mark in the number of registered donors in this national donor database.

DNA (http://www.donornetworkalliance.com) is an unprecedented affiliation of leading U.S. egg donor agencies who have consolidated their egg donor profiles in a single Web site, making the egg donor search easier for intended parents, and giving agencies greater exposure to a larger number of prospective clients.

The most recent new members are California agencies Egg Donation Inc., Woodland Hills, and The Donor Source, Irvine. They join Extraordinary Conceptions, San Diego, as the three largest agencies to join DNA to date.

"We are excited at the way we are steadily growing. It confirms that the community is ready for a more effective and efficient way to discover prospective egg donors," said Nancy Block of The Center for Egg Options (http://www.egg411.com), one of the three Chicago-area agencies that owns DNA and helps populate the site. The other two owners include Robin von Halle of Alternative Reproductive Resources (http://www.arr1.com) and Nazca Fontes of ConceiveAbilities (http://www.conceiveabilities.com).

  Other agencies that comprise DNA's membership base include:
  --  Bundles of Joy LLC, Hollywood, Fla.
  --  Circle Surrogacy Ltd, Boston.
  --  Conceptual Options, Los Angeles and San Diego.
  --  Creative Conception, Orange County, Calif.
  --  Gifted Journeys, Studio City, Calif.
  --  Graceful Conception, Lake Forest, Ill.
  --  Growing Generations, Los Angeles.
  --  International Assisted Reproduction Center, Maple Grove, Minn.
  --  A Jewish Blessing, Jacksonville, Fla.
  --  Prospective Families, Wellesley, Mass.
  --  Our Fairy Godmother, Naples, Fla.
  --  The Donor Solution, Houston.

For further information and a free trial, visit http://www.donornetworkalliance.com, e-mail info@donornetworkalliance.com or call 847.622.4435.

  Media contact:
  Robyn Velasquez
  Hodge Schindler Integrated Communications
  312.666.6662
  rvelasquez@hodgeschindler.com

Source: Donor Network Alliance
   

CONTACT:  Robyn Velasquez of Hodge Schindler Integrated Communications,
+1-312-666-6662, rvelasquez@hodgeschindler.com, for Donor Network Alliance

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

PEMCO Poll: Hand-Held Cell-Phone Usage Continues to Rise

SEATTLE, March 2 -- As Washington state legislators consider strengthening cell-phone and texting-related laws, a recent poll by PEMCO Insurance reveals that the number of Washingtonians who admit to illegally using a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving has more than doubled in the past 20 months, from 17 percent to 41 percent. The poll also reveals a more-alarming trend involving the illegal practice of texting while driving, with usage increasing from 3 percent of Washington drivers just 20 months ago to 22 percent in the most recent poll.

"As cell-phone use rises, so does our concern," said Jon Osterberg, PEMCO spokesperson.  "We've been tracking drivers' cell-phone use since 2004, and the trend shows drivers are talking and texting more and more. We're concerned about safety on our roads. Any distractions while driving put motorists at risk."

Though a growing number of drivers admit to using hand-held devices while driving, PEMCO's poll reveals parallel data indicating that an increasing number of respondents report using hands-free devices, as well - 17 percent in 2007 versus 43 percent in 2009.

PEMCO also looked at who, among respondents, engages in certain specific distracting behaviors involving an electronic device. The poll found that drivers under the age of 55 who also have teenage children at home are among the most frequent violators.

The poll also shows that more than 45 percent of the respondents who have Internet access from their phone admit they read or post to social networking sites while driving at least three times a month, and 21 percent of respondents read or post to a site six or more times per month.

Respondents report that they use their hand-held devices for driving-related purposes, though less frequently. Twenty-one percent of those who own a GPS device say they use it while driving more than six times a month. One in 10 respondents with a Web-enabled phone said four or more times per month, they retrieve traffic updates and learn road conditions from their phone while driving. Ten percent of drivers with a mobile phone also use their phone while driving to report someone violating the law at least once a month.

"As Olympia deliberates enforcing stricter cell-phone laws, we'll continue to track Washington drivers' attitudes and behaviors toward existing and potential laws," Osterberg said.

Currently, using a cell phone without a hands-free device and texting while driving are secondary offenses, meaning law enforcement cannot stop violators just for those violations. A bill being considered by lawmakers in Olympia would elevate those violations to a primary offense.

To learn more about PEMCO's poll and to view a summary of the results, visit http://www.pemco.com/poll.  The public is invited to participate in an informal version of the poll to see how their own responses compare to those collected by FBK Research of Seattle in December 2009.

About the PEMCO Insurance Northwest Poll

PEMCO Insurance commissioned this independent survey that asked Washington drivers several questions about driving habits and attitudes toward current Northwest issues. The sample size, 604 respondents, yields an accuracy of +/- 4.1 percent at the 95 percent confidence level. In other words, if this study was conducted 100 times, in 95 instances the data will not vary by more than +/- 4.1 percent.

About PEMCO Insurance

PEMCO Insurance, established in 1949, is a Seattle-based provider of auto, home, boat, life, and umbrella insurance to Washington state residents.  PEMCO Insurance is sold by community agents throughout the state and through PEMCO offices.  For more information, visit http://www.pemco.com.

  CONTACTS:

  Jon Osterberg
  PEMCO Insurance
  206.628.4019
  Jon.osterberg@pemco.com

  Mark Firmani
  Firmani + Associates Inc.
  206.443.9357
  Mark@firmani.com

Source: PEMCO Insurance
   

CONTACT:  Jon Osterberg of PEMCO Insurance, +1-206-628-4019,
Jon.osterberg@pemco.com; or Mark Firmani of Firmani + Associates Inc.,
+1-206-443-9357, Mark@firmani.com, for PEMCO Insurance

Web Site:  http://www.pemco.com/

NEI Introduces Industry's Most Highly Integrated Multi-Vendor 10G ATCA Platform to Achieve NEBS Level 3 Certification

Next-Generation Telecommunications Platform Meets Rigorous Certification for Carrier-Class Equipment

CANTON, Mass., March 2 -- NEI (NASDAQ:NENG), a leading provider of application platforms, appliances and lifecycle support services for OEMs and service providers worldwide, today announced that its A-13000 multi-vendor 10G ATCA (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture) platform achieved NEBS (Network Equipment Building Systems) Level 3 Certification. This rigorous standard guarantees that equipment intended for use in telecom central office environments has met an extensive set of environmental and safety tests to ensure network performance and reliability under extreme conditions. NEBS testing was conducted at the frame level, with NEI's A-13000 and N-1500 R2 handling the application load and data throughput during operational simulations of a carrier-grade environment.

The A13000 provides carriers, service providers and telecommunications equipment manufacturers (TEMs) with an integrated, scalable and high-availability platform designed to accommodate the rapid deployment of wire-speed communication applications such as WiMAX and LTE. NEI has uniquely combined standard ATCA components from multiple vendors into a fully integrated and tested carrier-grade solution to create a platform on which Network Equipment Providers and TEMs can quickly and reliably deliver multimedia and other throughput-dependent applications.

"We leveraged technology from seven of our trusted technology partners including Emerson Network Power, Kontron, RadiSys, Pentair, Astute Networks, ZYNX Networks and Diversified Technologies to build the A-13000 platform," said Jeff Hudgins, vice president of marketing, NEI. By achieving NEBS Level 3 Certification with a fully integrated best-in-class platform, NEI successfully demonstrated its leadership capabilities using technologies that carriers need today. NEBS Level 3 Certification ensures that our A-Series 10G ATCA platforms are viable for use in carrier-grade central offices and can simplify installation, reduce maintenance costs and accelerate time-to-market."

The A-13000 includes 14 tool-less hot swap ATCA blades and integrates a standardized packet-switched backplane as well as a high-speed, node-based switching for board I/O and centralized management tools - perfect for next-generation, carrier-grade communication applications. NEI's lifecycle management services combine these open-standards components with a secure image including the customer's application, OS and any third party software. To support the needs of a carrier deployment, these systems are then integrated into a frame with additional hardware components and tested to deliver a complete solution.

"Service providers know they can rely on the NEBS Level 3 Certification as a tool for vetting hardware for central-office deployment," said Eric Heikkila, embedded hardware and systems lead analyst at VDC Research. "As service providers create integrated services to meet their customers' demand for seamless, converged communications, they'll increasingly turn to vendors such as NEI, who have taken the necessary steps to prove the required reliability through their standards-based integrated hardware approach."

NEI's NEBS Level 3 Certified A-13000 platform is available today. NEI offers a variety of deployment support and service programs, including 24-hour technical support, rapid response times and fast

parts replacement to assist customers with deployment, meet maintenance requirements, and to ensure high availability.

About NEI

NEI is a leading provider of application platforms, appliances and lifecycle support services for software developers, OEMs and service providers worldwide. Through its comprehensive suite of services that include solution design, integration control, support and other value-added service capabilities, NEI enables customers to more effectively deploy, manage, service and support their solutions. Founded in 1997, NEI is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NENG. For more information about NEI's products and services, visit http://www.nei.com.

NEI and the NEI logo are trademarks of Network Engines, Inc.  All other names, brands and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

  Lisa Cliver                 Jill Colna
  NEI                         SVM Public Relations
  972-633-3491                401-490-9700
  lisa.cliver@nei.comjill.colna@svmpr.com

Source: NEI
   

CONTACT:  Lisa Cliver of NEI, +1-972-633-3491, lisa.cliver@nei.com, or
Jill Colna of SVM Public Relations, +1-401-490-9700, jill.colna@svmpr.com, for
NEI

Web Site:  http://www.nei.com/

Online Auction of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment from a Failed Ohio Bank

PAYSON, Ariz., March 2 -- Penny Worley Auctioneers (http://www.worleyauctioneers.com) announces the online auction of furniture, fixtures and equipment from a failed bank in Payson, Ariz., according to Jerry Jenkins.

"All items will sell to the highest bidders," Jenkins said. "We have computers, executive officer furniture, office equipment, storage and shelving, and much more."

Items in this online bank auction include: computers, executive office furniture, leather chairs, IT equipment, copier/printers, office equipment, framed art, storage and shelving, workstations,  flat panel televisions, phone systems, kitchen appliances, as well as bank equipment like check scanners, coin counters, currency counters, fireproof file cabinets, encoders, validators, safes, an Arca Tech day drop safe with keypad entry and a TELEQUIP coin dispenser.

The online auction is open to the public. Bidding closes February 14. Bidders must register prior to bidding. For more information, visit http://www.WorleyAuctioneers.com, or call Jerry Jenkins at (513) 313-9178.

Penny Worley Auctioneers conducts auctions throughout the United States. The company is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the Ohio Auctioneers Association and the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, National Association of Realtors & Ohio Association of Realtors and Members of the Cincinnati and Dayton Home Builders Association.

Source: Penny Worley Auctioneers
   

CONTACT:  Media: Jerry Jenkins, Penny Worley Auctioneers,
+1-513-313-9178, jerry@worleyauctions.com

Web Site:  http://worleyauctioneers.com/

Neatcall Launches First Ever Free Personal Mobile Scheduler iPhone Application

The solution saves businesspeople time and effort, enabling easy and fast scheduling and connection to the chosen interaction at the scheduled time.

TEL AVIV, Israel, March 2 -- Neatcall, a developer of mobile and web collaboration solutions, today launched a free iPhone scheduling and communication application. The unique mobile app for iPhone handsets, which can be downloaded from iTunes, allows users to find the optimal time slot for any interaction and to connect all users to the preferred communication tool.

The innovative patent pending personal scheduling software is specifically designed for businesspeople who don't want to waste precious time on coordinating meetings or conference calls.  The Mobile application allows users to choose among several optional timeslots, and decide whether they wish to arrange a face-to-face meeting, phone call, audio conference, textual chat, web conference or video conference.

The Neatcall application quickly locates the optimal timeslot for conducting the meeting. Users can contact the system by email, Web, and SMS through any cell phone. The Neatcall application will automatically update participants' calendars. Before the scheduled interaction, a reminder is sent to all attendees and the system offers to connect them.

"Even if you want to arrange a meeting, where all participants use the same calendar, it can take hours to find a time slot that is good for all of them. Scheduling a meeting between several participants, who are using different calendar systems and different communication tools, is a huge time consuming task," said Dan Benger, Neatcall's CEO. "By using Neatcall's Personal Mobile Scheduler, the whole process is carried out by one application through a single message. Instead of sending emails, making endless phone calls and leaving voice messages, Neatcall finds the optimal time slot and arranges a meeting, phone call or a conference in a blink of an eye."

Neatcall's iPhone calendar matches different calendars to the type of communication users want to carry out. Neatcall finds the optimal time slot regardless of the calendar you use, Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Lotus Notes, Apple iCal or Yahoo Calendar, and lets participants connect by using Neatcall conferencing services or by their preferred communication tool, such as Cisco Webex, ATT Connect, Citrix GoToMeeting, Microsoft LiveMeeting or Messenger, Google Talk, AIM, Skype and many others.

About Neatcall

Neatcall is a global leader in mobile and web solutions for setting, scheduling and initiating communications processes, and in helping professionals and organizations get the most out of their communication resources. The company focuses on providing the fastest means of collaboration, through any type of online and offline communication, on one unified user-friendly collaboration platform.

To download the free Neatcall iPhone app, please go to iTunes. To learn more about all Neatcall Web and desktop scheduling and communication solutions, please visit http://www.neatcall.com.

  Company Contact:
  Dan Benger, CEO
  Neatcall
  +972-54-5606866
  dan@neatcall.com

Source: Neatcall
   

CONTACT:  Dan Benger, CEO of Neatcall, +972-54-5606866, dan@neatcall.com

Web Site:  http://www.neatcall.com/

CBS and Sony Electronics Unveil New 3D Consumer Research Center

LAS VEGAS, March 2 -- As 3D technology and content continue to change the way consumers experience their entertainment, Sony Electronics and CBS today unveiled "The Sony 3D Experience." This research center and screening facility will focus on consumer preferences and perceptions toward 3D programming, as well as how broadcasters and studios can best deliver 3D content for viewing both in and out of the home.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100302/NY63425 )

The Sony 3D Experience will be located within the expanded CBS Television City research facility at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The new center is also being supported by RealD, which is providing its advanced 3D filters and eyewear to help complete the 3D experience.

"Just as Sony and CBS led the way to establishing some of the most compelling HD programming for consumers, the time is right for a dedicated resource devoted to studying 3D in all its forms," said Mike Fasulo, Sony Electronics' executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "3D is a reality, as shown by the success of 3D movies and alternative programming like live events and sports, and we expect more 3D content and delivery options to emerge."

The facility is divided into two primary zones: 3D theatrical entertainment; which will preview and promote the latest 3D motion picture releases; and 3D home entertainment, which will highlight and demonstrate the newest trends for 3D in the home, including 3D compatible HDTVs, PlayStation3 systems and upcoming Blu-ray 3D players and titles.

Additionally, consumers will be able to learn about the latest 3D developments, such as the upcoming launch of the ESPN 3D Network and the new 3D channel resulting from a joint venture among Discovery Communications, IMAX and Sony.

"This new extension of our research facility in Las Vegas was designed to provide visitors with hands-on access to the most cutting-edge home entertainment technology available and while doing so, offer content and technology providers continuous user-feedback and research," said David Poltrack, Chief Research Officer and President of CBS Vision. "We are pleased that a company as distinguished as Sony has stepped up to be the first player not only because the company has long been a leading innovator but also because it is focusing on the most exciting and talked-about new technology which is 3D."

CBS Television City at MGM Grand is a well-established research facility that incorporates traditional qualitative and quantitative methods like focus groups and surveys, as well as advanced bio-metric techniques such as eye tracking and brain scanning using NeuroFocus technology, in a transparent research environment. The facility provides singular, organic access to more than 1.1 million visitors annually, representing a geographic, demographic and psychographic cross-section of the US consumer population. As a result, highly specific consumer samples can be easily recruited from a visitor population that has historically been highly inclined to participate in media, entertainment and advertising research efforts.

The Sony 3D Experience is one of several recent Sony initiatives in the 3D arena. The company also just unveiled its new 3D Technology Center on the Sony Pictures Entertainment lot in Culver City, Calif., which will offer industry professionals the opportunity to learn more about the techniques and equipment for 3D production and content creation.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100302/NY63425
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network:  PRN18
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Sony Electronics
   

CONTACT:  Tom Di Nome, Sony Electronics, +1-201-930-6357,
Tom.dinome@am.sony.com; or Shannon Jacobs, CBS, +1-212-975-3161,
SLJacobs@cbs.com

Web Site:  http://www.sony.com/news

Project Runway Videogame for Wii(TM) Struts Into Retail Stores Nationwide

Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and Season 6 Contestants "Make it Work" in This Fashion Forward Videogame Now Available on Wii

NEW YORK, March 2 -- Atari, Inc., one of the world's most recognized brands, and The Weinstein Company, executive producers of the award-winning reality series Project Runway, announced that the Project Runway videogame, based on the mega hit-TV program, is making its way "from the runway" into retail stores today.  This fashion forward title, developed by Tornado Studios, is currently available for Wii(TM) and will also be available on PC March 9, 2010.

A must have "accessory" for series fans; Project Runway the videogame puts players in the role of aspiring fashion designers.  Similar to the show, "designers" are presented with a range of theme challenges as they create fashions, select models, and style them with hair, make-up, and accessories.  Players can then go from designer to model and show off their creations and work their way down the runway using the Wii Balance Board(TM) accessory. Capturing the true essence of Project Runway, the title features the show's key talent Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia as well as eight contestants from season six including reigning Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva.

"Project Runway has grown into one of the most powerful brands in fashion and pop culture," said Jim Wilson, President and CEO, Atari, Inc. "Now Project Runway fans of all ages can become designers, stylists, models and photographers right in their own living rooms. The Wii Balance Board runway feature gives the entire franchise a whole new twist."

In addition to the core reality show competition, the Project Runway videogame for Wii(TM) includes a variety of fun, family friendly game features inspired by the content from the show.  These include:

  --  a Wii Balance Board-compatible catwalk game
  --  an interactive garment studio
  --  a fashion career mode
  --  hair and make-up studios
  --  a high-profile fashion photo shoot

TWC spokesperson Barbara Schneeweiss added, "We are extremely excited to partner with Atari and bring Project Runway to the video gaming audience. It's a wonderful opportunity to allow new and existing fans to interact with the franchise in a way we never imagined possible."

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

  ABOUT PROJECT RUNWAY

Project Runway is produced by The Weinstein Company, Miramax Films, Bunim-Murray Productions and Full Picture.  Executive producers include Bob and Harvey Weinstein (Co-Chairmen of The Weinstein Company), Jon Murray and Sara Rea of Bunim-Murray Productions, Heidi Klum, and Jane Cha and Desiree Gruber of Full Picture. Barbara Schneeweiss oversees the production on behalf of The Weinstein Company.

Hosted by supermodel and fashion maven Heidi Klum, the hit series Project Runway provides budding designers with an opportunity to launch their careers in fashion, under the watchful eye of mentor and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer Tim Gunn.  The wildly successful competition reality series has proven to be one of television's most talked about shows and, during its first season on Lifetime, Project Runway is the most watched reality program on basic cable in 2009 among Women 18+.

About ATARI, SA

Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for interactive game platforms that include PC, online, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone).  Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc.

Atari benefits from its global brand and an extensive catalogue of popular games based on classic owned game franchises (Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Lunar Lander®), original owned franchises (Test Drive®, Backyard Sports(TM), Deer Hunter®), MMO games from Cryptic Studios (Star Trek Online, Champions Online) and third party franchises (Ghostbusters®, Project Runway(TM), Dungeons and Dragons®).

  For more information please visit http://www.atari.com.

  © 2010 Atari Europe SASU. All rights reserved.
  Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

  About The Weinstein Company

The Weinstein Company (TWC) was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corporation in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under the TWC banner.  During the Weinsteins' tenure at Miramax Films, the company released some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful independent feature films which received 249 Academy Award® nominations and won 60 Oscars®, and have generated billions of dollars in worldwide box office receipts and billions more in home video sales.   In its history, Dimension Films has released some of the most successful franchises including Scream, Spy Kids and Scary Movie.

About Tornado Studios

Tornado Studios is an independent developer of AAA videogames focused on creating cutting edge interactive family based entertainment products. Founded in 2008 by Tom Kudirka, Tornado Studios was spun off from 2015, Inc., creator of the award winning Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. The Company is comprised of industry veterans from such companies as Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and id Software and was formed to develop high quality videogames for the mass market consumer.  Tornado Studios is currently developing a videogame for Project Runway, one of the world's top fashion licenses.

Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. (C) 2006 Nintendo.

Source: Atari, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Alissa Bell, Atari, +1-212-726-4217, alissa.bell@atari.com;
Sujata Mitra, +1-212-981-5235, sujata_mitra@dkcnews.com, or Courtney
Greenberg, +1-212-981-5108, courtney_greenberg@dkcnews.com, both of Dan Klores
Communications

Web Site:  http://www.atari.com/

Microsoft Outlines Progress Toward a Safer, More Trusted Internet

Company makes U-Prove technology widely available to enable identity with privacy and announces release of Forefront Identity Manager 2010.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 -- Today at RSA Conference 2010, Microsoft Corp. outlined how the company continues to make progress toward its End to End Trust vision. In his keynote address, Scott Charney, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group, explained how the company's vision for End to End Trust applies to cloud computing, detailed progress toward a claims-based identity metasystem, and called for public and private organizations alike to prevent and disrupt cybercrime.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)

"End to End Trust is our vision for realizing a safer, more trusted Internet," said Charney. "To enable trust inside, and outside, of cloud computing environments will require security and privacy fundamentals, technology innovations, and social, economic, political and IT alignment."

Further, Charney explained that identity solutions that provide more secure and private access to both on-site and cloud applications are key to enabling a safer, more trusted enterprise and Internet. As part of that effort, Microsoft today released a community technology preview of the U-Prove technology, which enables online providers to better protect privacy and enhance security through the minimal disclosure of information in online transactions. To encourage broad community evaluation and input, Microsoft announced it is providing core portions of the U-Prove intellectual property under the Open Specification Promise, as well as releasing open source software development kits in C# and Java editions. Charney encouraged the industry, developers and IT professionals to develop identity solutions that help protect individual privacy.

The company also shared details about a new partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems in Berlin on an interoperability prototype project integrating U-Prove and the Microsoft identity platform with the German government's future use of electronic identity cards.

As further evidence of how the company is enabling a safer, more trusted enterprise, Microsoft also today released Forefront Identity Manager 2010, a part of its Business Ready Security strategy. Forefront Identity Manager enables policy-based identity management across diverse environments, empowers business customers with self-service capabilities, and provides IT professionals with rich administrative tools.

In addition, Charney reviewed company efforts to creatively disrupt and prevent cybercrime. Citing Microsoft's recently announced Operation b49, a Microsoft-led initiative to neutralize the well-known Waledac botnet, Charney stated that while focusing on security and privacy fundamentals and threat mitigation remains necessary, the industry needs to be more aggressive in blunting the impact of cybercriminals. Operation b49 is an example of how the private sector can get more creative in its collective approach to fighting criminals online.

"We are committed to collaborating with industry and governments worldwide to realize a safer, more trusted Internet through the creative disruption and prevention of cybercrime," Charney said.

More information about Microsoft's End to End Trust vision is available at http://www.microsoft.com/endtoendtrust.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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Source: Microsoft Corp.
   

CONTACT:  Rapid Response Team of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com, for Microsoft Corp.

Web Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/

Verizon Wireless Increases Wireless Broadband Capacity In Rochester Area

-- Additional capacity needed to meet growing demand for 3G wireless broadband -- Part of $100+ million network investment in Upstate New York in 2010 -- Meet one of Upstate New York's local Test Men, Jack Brandes

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 2 -- Verizon Wireless announced today it has increased wireless broadband capacity on its Rochester-area network. The additional capacity, added to 21 cell sites in Monroe, Ontario and Livingston Counties, will help the company stay ahead of the growing demand for wireless Internet access as more of its customers switch to smartphones and adopt wireless data services. This is in addition to the 3G capacity that was added to nine local sites in January and 16 sites in 2009.

"As wireless service evolves, more and more customers are discovering the benefits of wireless broadband connectivity," said Marquett Smith, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "As more customers use our wireless data services, we need to increase our local network capacity to meet the growing demand and maintain our 3G network leadership."

This network expansion is part of the company's aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for Verizon Wireless' voice and data services. The company has invested more than $55 billion nationwide since it was formed -- $5.5 billion on average every year -- and invested more than $100 million in Upstate New York in 2009.

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. These engineers drive nearly 100 specially equipped vehicles more than 1 million miles annually on Interstate, U.S. and state highways, as well as major roads and surface streets. Test vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than 3 million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' network and the networks of other carriers.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with  83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (Nasdaq and LSE: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Source: Verizon Wireless
   

CONTACT:  John O'Malley , +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899,
john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/johnnyverizon; Meredith
Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com

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

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Verizon's Diane McCarthy Named to Common Ground Alliance Board of Directors

Company Executive Represents Telecommunications Stakeholders

SAN DIEGO, March 2 -- Diane McCarthy, senior vice president of Verizon network field operations, has been named to the Common Ground Alliance board of directors.

McCarthy, whose appointment is effective immediately, will represent the telecommunications stakeholder group on the alliance board. McCarthy's nomination has been endorsed by the North American Telecommunications Damage Prevention Council, the designated telecommunications stakeholder group for the alliance. Each director on the board represents one of 16 alliance stakeholder categories.

The Common Ground Alliance is a member-driven association dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection and the integrity of services by promoting effective damage prevention practices and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for underground-facility protection, supporting research, conducting public awareness and education programs, identifying and disseminating best practices, and serving as a clearinghouse for damage data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

"Ms. McCarthy's leadership will be instrumental in the alliance's effort to help reduce damages and keep our communities safe and connected," said Bob Kipp, president of the organization.

In her role at Verizon, McCarthy leads a technical field operations team of approximately 15,000, spanning the U.S. and 25 countries located in Asia-Pacific, Canada and Latin America. Her team is responsible for all installation and repair of Verizon's wireline wholesale and enterprise voice and data services, as well as customer equipment services and environmental health and safety in those regions. Prior to her current role, McCarthy oversaw domestic special services operations and wholesale and retail ordering, provisioning and repair.

McCarthy has a B.A. degree in communications from Rutgers University and has completed coursework at Wharton, the Brookings Institute and the Center for Creative Leadership. She recently was named 2009 Corporate Woman of the Year by Garden State (N.J.) Woman magazine in recognition of her leadership and commitment to community service.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 91 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of approximately 222,900 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

Source: Verizon
   

CONTACT:  Lynn Staggs of Verizon, +1-918-590-2403,
lynn.staggs@verizonbusiness.com

Web Site:  http://www.verizon.com/

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Apple is targeting the maker of the Google Nexus One, HTC, in a lawsuit over 20 patents.

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Apple today filed a lawsuit against HTC for infringing on 20 Apple patents related to the iPhone's user interface, underlying architecture and hardware. The lawsuit was filed concurrently with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and in U.S. District Court in Delaware.

"We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We've decided to do something about it," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours."

Steve Jobs thinks competition is healthy when no one has a product that can compete with Apple. Suddenly, the Nexus One comes out (which isn't even that great), and Apple gets in a bind. What say you about this?

Press release: »http://www.aselabs.com/news.php?id=6107

Bourns Awarded 2009 TTI Supplier Excellence Award

TTI Honors Bourns with Second Consecutive Platinum-Level Recognition for Outstanding Performance

RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 2 -- Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced that TTI, Inc., the world's leading authorized distributor specialist offering passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components in the electronics industry, has awarded Bourns with their prestigious 2009 TTI Supplier Excellence Award.  Additionally, TTI honored Bourns with their second Platinum award, which is the highest award level given.  The Platinum achievement level requires five consecutive years of award recognition, and continuous recognition each year to maintain Platinum status. The formal award recognition ceremony will be held at the TTI Supplier Executive Breakfast Meeting during the Electronic Distribution Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.

"Our TTI Supplier Excellence Program helps to foster an environment of continuous improvement in supplier and distributor performance, and these awards allow us to recognize those suppliers that have achieved outstanding performance for the year," said Melanie Pizzey, TTI vice president, global product operations.  "The goal of our Supplier Excellence program is to improve supplier and distributor performance and overall customer satisfaction.  Thanks to high-achieving partners such as Bourns, we have achieved this goal once again."

"Bourns is truly honored to be one of only seven suppliers that have met or exceeded the key performance metrics to be awarded a TTI Supplier Excellence Award," said Dick Krass, vice president of distributor sales at Bourns, Inc.  "We are also extremely honored to be one of only three suppliers to receive Platinum-level status.  The entire team at Bourns is to be commended for helping achieve this distinct recognition."

About TTI

TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty distributor of passive, interconnect, electromechanical and discrete components. TTI is the distributor of choice for electronic manufacturers worldwide. TTI's extensive product line includes: resistors, capacitors, connectors, potentiometers, trimmers, magnetic circuit protection, filters, relays, switches, sensors and discrete semiconductor devices. TTI is recognized as the industry's leader in service and quality and provides a broad array of supply chain services to its customer base. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, TTI employs 2,000 with more than 50 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about TTI visit http://www.ttiinc.com.

About Bourns

Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of automotive sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic products, microelectronic modules, trimming and precision potentiometers, panel controls and encoders and resistive products.  Headquartered in Riverside, CA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including telecommunications, computer, industrial, instrumentation, automotive, consumer, non-critical life support medical, audio and various other market segments.  Bourns® products are manufactured according to ISO-9000 standards under Six Sigma quality programs. Bourns® automotive products are manufactured in accordance with the TS16949 standard. Additional company and product information is available at the company's website at http://www.bourns.com.

Bourns® and the Bourns logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bourns, Inc. and may be used only with the permission of Bourns and proper acknowledgement. Other listed names and brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  Agency Contact:
  Annette Keller
  Keller Communication
  (949) 640-4811
  annettekeller@sbcglobal.net

  Company Contact:
  Mikelyn Bridges
  Bourns, Inc.
  (951) 781-5397
  mike.bridges@bourns.com

Source: Bourns, Inc.
   

CONTACT:  Annette Keller of Keller Communication, +1-949-640-4811,
annettekeller@sbcglobal.net, for Bourns, Inc.; or Mikelyn Bridges of Bourns,
Inc., +1-951-781-5397, mike.bridges@bourns.com

Web Site:  http://www.bourns.com/
http://www.ttiinc.com/

Renowned Technology and Innovation Leader to Keynote Rural Smart Grid Summit

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 2 -- Dr. Robert Atkinson, the founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Washington, DC-based technology policy think tank whose mission is to formulate and promote public policies to advance technological innovation and productivity, will be the keynote speaker at the Rural Smart Grid Summit (RSGS), beginning April 26th near San Juan, Puerto Rico.

"Dr. Atkinson is a valued advisor to national and state policy lawmakers and the leader of one of the most influential think tanks on technology and innovation policy in Washington," said William Booth, Events Coordinator of the RSGS. "Attendees of the Summit will have a real grasp of where technology innovation and productivity policy--in essence, Smart Grid policy--is directly headed in the near future."

The RSGS is an exclusive, invitation-only, fully paid event for the CEOs of eighty plus U.S. electric coops. The electric coops will interact in small, intimate venues with Smart Grid technology executives.

"I am delighted to be keynoting an event which will bring together technology leaders on the forefront of Smart Grid innovation and senior decision makers from electric utility cooperatives who will make Smart Grid efficiency and productivity possible," said Dr. Atkinson. "The Smart Grid technology revolution in rural areas in America has had and will continue to have a remarkable impact on the future of energy consumption and information technology."

Dr. Atkinson, who received his Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is the author of the book, The Past And Future Of America's Economy: Long Waves Of Innovation That Power Cycles Of Growth and has written numerous research reports on technology and innovation policy, including on issues such as broadband telecommunications, Internet telephony, and growth economics.

Last week, IBM announced it would be a Title Sponsor of the RSGS, which is opened to any Smart Grid vendor interested in sponsoring this event. However, the sponsorships are exclusive and limited to about 40 companies that will discuss and disclose their Smart Grid solutions and products. Senior level discussions will take place at the RSGS that may disclose and help create collaboration on future products.

For more information, visit http://www.ruralsmartgrid.com. Prospective vendor participants may contact Al Rowley at arowley@ruralsmartgrid.com.

Contact:   K.B. Forbes, kforbes@ruralsmartgrid.com

Phone (202) 320-1212

Source: Rural Smart Grid Summit
   

CONTACT:  K.B. Forbes of Rural Smart Grid Summit, +1-202-320-1212,
kforbes@ruralsmartgrid.com

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

NI Technology Updates Outlooks for Cree, Microchip Technology, International Rectifier, OmniVision Technologies and Diodes Incorporated

PRINCETON, N.J., March 2 -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com/), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Cree (NASDAQ:CREE), Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP), International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF), OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ:OVTI) and Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD).

Editor Paul McWilliams has displayed uncanny accuracy in identifying winners and losers during this challenging and historic period for the markets.  After logging a very successful 2009, McWilliams is now intently focused on the catalysts that will generate profits in 2010.

Most recently, McWilliams identified the timing of the market's latest dip and rebound for Next Inning readers in his quarterly Strategy Review. McWilliams has also just published a special report in the emerging and volatile solar energy sector that identifies the key drivers for the industry as well as likely winners and losers.  These reports, as well as McWilliams' regular commentary, are available for free to trial subscribers.

In addition, a Next Inning trial subscription also offers access to the "10 Tech Trends for 2010" special report, in which McWilliams lays out this year's key tech sector stories from cloud computing to virtualization to data centers and solid state drives, and McWilliams' highly acclaimed State of Tech reports that offer in-depth sector by sector coverage of over 65 leading tech companies and McWilliams' specific guidance on which stocks he thinks investors should own and which should be avoided.  Finally, subscribers will have access to McWilliams' daily commentary and actionable alerts that have been providing frequent profit opportunities for Next Inning subscribers for years.  To take advantage of this offer and receive these reports for free, please visit the following link:

https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn972

  McWilliams covers these topics and more in his recent reports:

-- McWilliams came about as close as he ever has to pounding the table for Cree when it dropped below $15 in late 2008.  With the stock now up nearly 400% from that entry point, does he think there is more to come or that it's time for investors to take profits?

-- McWilliams' detailed analysis of Cree helped his readers embrace the story there early.  Not only was he able to shed light on Cree's strategy, he has predicted Cree's forward earnings with uncanny accuracy.  McWilliams' early forecasts for fiscal 2009 were more than 50% above the then current consensus, but as it turned out, within a penny of what Cree eventually reported.  What is McWilliams predicting for fiscal 2010 and 2011 and how do those predictions match up against the estimates offered by Wall Street analysts?

-- Microchip has moved higher by 18% since McWilliams recommended it to investors in November.  Is he expecting further gains?  What does McWilliams think about the deal Microchip has struck to buy Silicon Storage Technology? What stock does McWilliams think investors should consider pairing with Microchip?

-- What does McWilliams see as the risks and the critical success factors facing International Rectifier that investors should monitor going forward?  What does he think about the forward earnings consensus for International Rectifier?  Does McWilliams think the stock merits holding at its current price?

-- In late 2008, McWilliams suggested that Next Inning readers buy OmniVision at its then current price in the mid-$5s.  His reasoning was that the strong balance sheet and a surge in smartphone demand during 2009 would lead to a possible triple.  Late last year, after OmniVision shares had tripled, he advised Next Inning subscribers to sell.  What, if anything, changed about the OmniVision story, and is it time for investors to consider OmniVision again?

-- In December 2008 McWilliams carefully explained to Next Inning readers why Wall Street was wrong to sell off Diodes Inc.  Not only were analysts wrong in their view of the temporary adjustments Diodes was forced to make to its balance sheet, but they were also wrong in how they viewed the aggregate demand for Diodes' products.  After outlining trades that yielded 500% gains for Next Inning subscribers, does McWilliams think Diodes is poised to reward investors further?

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 253% since its inception versus 24% for the S&P 500.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks.  Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor 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.

CONTACT: Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515

Source: Indie Research Advisors, LLC
   

CONTACT:  Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research,
+1-888-278-5515

Web Site:  http://www.nextinning.com/

BBH Appoints Mike Maselli to VP of Marketing and Product Management

New Corporate Alignment to Drive Cohesive, Market-Driven Solutions from BBH

WHEELING, Ill., March 2 -- BOWE BELL + HOWELL (BBH) has promoted Mike Maselli to vice president of marketing and product management. This new appointment will further strengthen the company's positioning and solutions strategy, and allow rapid, market-focused solutions development. In his new role, Maselli will be responsible for corporate marketing communications, and inserting, vision and ADF software product management.

Maselli was previously executive director of business management for the BBH software division. In this capacity, he was instrumental in the launch of many industry-leading products and services, received multiple patents, and helped educate and promote the value and benefits that come from automating and evolving production mail operations. He joined BBH in 1998.

"I am thrilled to have someone of Mike's caliber leading our marketing efforts," said Mark Van Gorp, BBH vice president of business development. "His knowledge of the industry, our customers and vendors will benefit our messaging and speed the delivery of solutions that are specific to our customers' needs."

In related moves, the company has appointed Gordon Galloway to director of inserting product marketing for its inserting portfolio. Galloway was previously product manager for many of the company's leading inserting systems, and has been with BBH since 2006.

"These changes provide us with strong management for achieving our business goals and will help us bring to market many new and exciting solutions," added Van Gorp. "We believe we have the team in place that can deliver the solutions that help companies reduce costs, improve efficiency and grow their business."

For more information on BOWE BELL + HOWELL, please visit http://www.bowebellhowell.com.

About BOWE BELL + HOWELL

Headquartered in Wheeling, Ill., BOWE BELL + HOWELL is a leading provider of high-performance document management solutions and services. The company pioneered gripper arm mail-inserting systems in 1938, and has one of the world's largest installed bases of such inserters as a result of the technology's flexibility, performance and reliability. The company's complete portfolio of inserting, sorting, plastic card, integrity, cutting, packaging, print-on-demand and software solutions is the most comprehensive product offering for paper-based and digital mail communications. These solutions are supported by one of the largest dedicated service organizations in the industry. For further information on BOWE BELL + HOWELL, please visit http://www.bowebellhowell.com.

Source: BOWE BELL + HOWELL
   

CONTACT:  Eileen Sarro of BOWE BELL + HOWELL, +1-919-767-7625,
press.release@bowebellhowell.com

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

Kaplan IT Learning Acquires Atlantic Link Limited and Atlantic Link, Inc.

Clients to Benefit from a New Range of Global Learning Technology Products and Services

ATLANTA, March 2 -- Kaplan IT Learning, a leading provider of technology solutions enabling organizations to rapidly develop and deploy high quality e-learning and prepare for technology certifications, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Atlantic Link, a leading provider of collaborative rapid e-learning authoring software. The integration of their complementary product portfolio into the Kaplan IT Learning suite of products will allow clients to benefit from an unrivalled range of learning products and solutions.

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The acquisition of Atlantic Link supports Kaplan IT Learning's strategy of providing a variety of quality training products, services and solutions across a global market. "We are very excited to join forces with Atlantic Link," said Brian Sholly, President of Kaplan IT Learning. "This rare opportunity will allow Kaplan to expand our market presence globally and offer a much larger selection of products. Our clients are very interested in creating professional training lessons for soft skills as well as IT application training, so bringing Atlantic Link on board will help meet their needs.  Atlantic Link's products are highly reputable around the world and have won numerous industry awards. We plan to expand this success to further meet the needs of Kaplan's global customers."

Mike Alcock, Managing Director of Atlantic Link said, "We are delighted to become part of Kaplan IT Learning. With Kaplan's financial strength and credibility in the training and academic world, our customers and prospects will gain access to a broader range of current and future products and services. Our complementary product suites will offer our customers a complete solution for all of their e-learning needs, with the strength and reassurance of the Kaplan brand behind them."

The combined portfolio offered by Kaplan IT Learning includes the award winning authoring tool STT Trainer, as well as STT InfoShare, PerformIT and now the Atlantic Link collaborative rapid e-learning product suite. STT Trainer is Kaplan IT Learning's enterprise application training software that helps organizations achieve and maintain high user proficiency across business applications. STT InfoShare is an online learning portal that enables companies to communicate with and train employees, customers and partners. PerformIT allows Kaplan IT Learning to author and host performance-based testing items for technology partners used in the training and testing of IT professionals and software application end-users.

About Kaplan IT Learning

Kaplan IT Learning provides certification preparation, assessment, learning services and software to help individuals and organizations train on technology and prepare for technology certifications. Kaplan IT Learning is a division of Kaplan, Inc., a global leader in education services and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO).

About Atlantic Link

Atlantic Link provides the world's most advanced collaborative rapid e-learning software. Record breaking sales figures, a blue chip client list and 18 industry awards demonstrate that Atlantic Link's products are revolutionizing e-learning production.  The company's aim is to develop leading-edge tools that elevate the practice of collaborative rapid e-learning development. With Atlantic Link's software, anyone who can use a computer can create stunning e-learning and unleash the knowledge locked within themselves and their organizations.

For more information please visit http://www.kaplanitlearning.com or http://www.atlantic-link.co.uk .

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Source: Kaplan IT Learning
   

CONTACT:  April Browne, Kaplan IT Learning, +1-678-277-3275 (Atlanta,
USA), April.Browne@kaplan.com

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

RSA President Declares Cloud Computing an Opportunity To Turn the Way Security Is Delivered Inside Out

EMC, its RSA Security Division, and Partners Announce Several Solutions and Services to Help Organizations Confidently Leverage the Cloud

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 -- During the opening keynote address at RSA® Conference 2010, Art Coviello, President of RSA, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE:EMC) urged his colleagues in the security industry to embrace the challenges and opportunities presented by increasingly virtual infrastructures and adopt a more expansive security vision by focusing on the IT transformations associated with cloud computing.  Industry leaders Dave Cullinane, Chief Information Security Officer at eBay, and Paul Maritz, Chief Executive Officer of VMware provided commentary in the areas of secure cloud and virtualized computing environments.

"Something is holding back the full realization of this cloud vision. And that - in a word - is security," said Coviello. "With 51% of CIOs* citing security as their greatest concern surrounding cloud computing, security has not kept pace with the evolution to the cloud reflected in today's increasingly virtualized and hyper-extended enterprises. We have severely diminished vision as a result and it shows. In short, people everywhere must be able to trust the cloud even if they literally and metaphorically can't see it."

The 15-year information security veteran noted that having a virtual layer embedded in the technology stack provides the industry with a rare opportunity to get a security 'do over' capable of providing even better security than we have in physical infrastructures today. As a result, organizations can shift from infrastructure-centric to information-centric policy and concentrate on what is most important - the information and who gets access - rather than a meaningless perimeter or mere plumbing.

During the address Coviello encouraged the industry to work towards facilitating private cloud infrastructures that are secure, compliant, and governed in a manner that provides confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. He encouraged the audience to view the private cloud as a journey that organizations will take at their own pace and gain benefits at every step along the way. He went on to outline what RSA sees as the four, well-defined stages on this journey to the private cloud:

  1. Initial adoption of virtualization to consolidate non-mission critical
     infrastructure, like test and development systems as well as low risk
     applications. It compels the enterprise to become adept with the tools
     of virtualization and to begin the process of "hardening" the virtual
     infrastructure.
  2. Virtualize critical business applications and ensure the organization
     maintains the same level of visibility to the state of compliance in
     the virtual environment to the physical infrastructure.
  3. Develop internal clouds and operate their information infrastructure as
     a utility consisting of a fully virtualized and automated data center
     where application workloads are policy- and service-level driven.
  4. Outsource infrastructure to external service providers. This phase
     requires careful selection of service providers based on their
     demonstrated ability to "enforce policy, prove compliance and manage
     multi-tenancy."

Coviello concluded, "If we can get security built into the virtual infrastructure from the get-go we can not only have visibility and manageability but risk decision points, and controls everywhere. In short, the cloud will turn the way we deliver security inside out. And information security will enable cloud computing to take full advantage of the Internet turning our current IT models inside out as well. This means we can deliver new waves of efficiency, agility and collaboration for organizations of all sizes."

News from EMC, its RSA security division, and industry partners that further demonstrate the commitment to security in the cloud:

  --  EMC Collaborates with VMware and Intel to Deliver Proof-of-Concept for
      Business Critical-Security, Compliance and Control in the Cloud: EMC,
      alongside Intel and VMware unveiled a shared vision for building a
      more secure, transparent and accountable infrastructure for
      business-critical cloud services. This concept comprises a hardware
      root of trust, secure virtualization environment, security information
      and event management and GRC management software This vision -
      leveraging technology and expertise from EMC's RSA® Security Division
      as well as from Intel and VMware - is outlined in a newly-released RSA
      Security Brief entitled "Infrastructure Security: Getting to the
      Bottom of Compliance in the Cloud"

  --  EMC Expands Security Consulting Services EMC announced expanded
      services and new offerings from the RSA Security Practice of EMC
      Consulting to help organizations meet industry standards and
      compliance regulations, secure virtualization and private cloud
      environments, fraud mitigation and identity assurance, and advanced
      security operations. The RSA Security Practice of EMC Consulting
      provides core strengths in assessment, implementation, and management
      of security in the areas of governance, architecture and operations.
      Customers such as First Data Corporation and MFS are benefiting today
      from the security expertise of RSA combined with EMC Consulting
      industry expertise and business, application and infrastructure domain
      knowledge.

  --  First Data Launches Data Security Pilot with Hundreds of Merchants
      First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and
      payment processing, announced the expansion of a merchant pilot of the
      First Data® TransArmor(SM) solution to more than 400 U.S. merchants of
      all sizes. Designed to secure cardholder data and remove it from
      merchant environments, TransArmor was developed in close partnership
      with EMC and its RSA Security Division.

For a full copy of the Art Coviello keynote delivered today at RSA Conference 2010 and information regarding announcements from EMC, its RSA Security Division and partners, please visit the RSA press center.

  At the RSA Conference 2010 Expo (March 1-4, San Francisco):

  --  Information-centric security solutions and consulting services - booth
      1725
  --  RSA Partner Pavilion - booth 1737
  --  Governance, Risk and Compliance solutions from Archer Technologies
      (now part of RSA) - booth 1338
  --  "Accelerating Your Secure Virtualization Journey" featuring a proof of
      concept from EMC, the RSA security division, Intel and VMware - booth
      2029

  * CIO Magazine, 2010 State of the CIO, December 10, 2009

  About RSA

RSA, The Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security solutions for business acceleration, helping the world's leading organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. RSA's information-centric approach to security guards the integrity and confidentiality of information throughout its lifecycle - no matter where it moves, who accesses it or how it is used.

RSA offers industry-leading solutions in identity assurance & access control, data loss prevention, encryption & key management, compliance & security information management and fraud protection. These solutions bring trust to millions of user identities, the transactions that they perform, and the data that is generated. For more information, please visit http://www.RSA.com and http://www.EMC.com.

EMC and RSA are either registered trademarks or trademarks EMC Corporation.  Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other products and/or services are trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: EMC Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Kerry Walker, Outcast Communications, +1-339-244-4089,
kerry@outcastpr.com, or David Seuss, RSA, The Security Division of EMC,
+1-781-515-6279, david.seuss@rsa.com

Web Site:  http://www.emc.com/
http://www.rsa.com/

SVASE Issues Save the Date for "Launch: Silicon Valley 2010" and a Call for Emerging Startups to Demonstrate New Products and Services

A High-Value, Economical Launch Venue For Young Companies

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 2 -- The Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE) today announced the 2010 edition of  "Launch: Silicon Valley" will be held June 8, 2010, and simultaneously issued a call for presenters. Up to 30 exciting young startups from the fields of information technology, mobility, digital media, next generation internet, life sciences and clean tech will be selected to present at Launch: Silicon Valley before an audience of several hundred of the most influential people in the Valley.

"Especially in the current economic environment, young companies are looking for a highly effective and cost-efficient way to introduce themselves in the marketplace," said SVASE President & CEO Chris Gill. "Launch: Silicon Valley provides a valuable entree to investors and other influencers who can help shape their success."

Each year, the event draws several hundred VCs, Angels, corporate business development executives, prospective customers and partners, media and bloggers.

As one measure of the event's impact, SVASE estimates that since 2008, Launch: Silicon Valley demonstrating companies have raised over $100MM.

In addition to the presentations, participants also have the opportunity to network with the audience at the Pre-L: SV Event Party on the evening of June 7, as well as at the event itself.

Jonathan Lowenhar, Founder/CEO of Trooval had the following to say about Launch: Silicon Valley 2009: "Trooval is doing wonderfully.  Our monthly revenues have grown substantially since LAUNCH, we raised a first closing on our Series A in December 2009 and we have executed contracts with several of the largest companies (in our target vertical) in the world.  Our team is solid, revenues are growing and our clients are enthusiastic."

Launch: Silicon Valley is once again co-presented by the early stage venture capital firm Garage Technology Ventures and Microsoft, and will be hosted at the Microsoft Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View.  Additional sponsors include Draper Fisher Jurvetson; the Band of Angels; Sand Hill Angels, the Angels Forum and Cooley Godward Kronish, among others.

Submissions & Selections Process

Companies interested in presenting their products at Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 should send an Executive Summary of no more than two pages to Launchsv@svase.org by May 7, 2010.  Companies must have a product or service available as of June 8, 2010, but cannot be introduced in the marketplace for more than a few months prior to the event. Executive Summaries will be evaluated by at least two members of the Launch: Silicon Valley Advisory Board. The advisory board is composed of leading members of the Silicon Valley investment community, including Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, and Warren Packard, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson.

Selected companies will be invited to present on stage for 6-minutes, followed by 4 minutes of constructive feedback, from a panel of professional investors. The "most promising new company" will be selected in each of the six designated presenting categories, including information technology, mobility, digital media, next generation internet, life sciences and clean tech.

In addition, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet with members of the audience one-on-one between general sessions and during the June 7 pre-conference networking party.

The registration fee for companies invited to present will be $595 for SVASE Members, and $750 for non-Members. (Note: SVASE annual individual membership is $99.) The first batch of audience registrations, at 50% discount ($97.50 for SVASE Members and $122.50 for non-members) will be available for audience members until sold at   http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid3912, after which the next batch of registrations, at 25% discount, will be made available.

For further information and detailed agenda please go to http://www.launchsiliconvalley.org/

About SVASE

Founded in 1995 by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, The Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE) is the largest and fastest growing nonprofit in Northern California dedicated exclusively to helping technology and life science entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses.

SVASE provides support and resources for entrepreneurs, from the idea through initial rounds of funding to product launch, delivered at 12 monthly events and a continually evolving web site. For more information about SVASE, please visit http://www.svase.org.

About Garage Technology Ventures

Garage Technology Ventures is a seed-stage and early-stage venture capital fund headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with investors that include Thomas Weisel Partners and CalPERS, the California Public Employees Retirement System. Garage is focused on investing in emerging technology startups in the Western U.S. For more information about Garage, visit http://www.garage.com/

Source: SVASE, The Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs
   

CONTACT:  Chris Gill, President & CEO of SVASE, +1-408-690-9920,
president@svase.org

Web Site:  http://www.svase.org/

Zeum: San Francisco's Children's Museum Partners With Brightcove for the Online Distribution of Kids' Clay Animation Movie Creations

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 -- Zeum: San Francisco's Children's Museum, a hands-on, multimedia arts and technology experience for kids, announced today that it has teamed with Brightcove, the industry-leading online video platform, to enable children and their families to easily view and share their clay animation movies produced in Zeum's Animators Studio.

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The Animators Studio, one of Zeum's most popular exhibits, is a space where kids are encouraged to work with one another and explore their creativity by building clay models and bringing them to life through stop-motion animation.

"At Zeum, we encourage kids to share and distribute their stories as a means of celebrating their creativity. We could not be more thrilled to leverage Brightcove's innovative online video platform, which makes this possible for our young visitors," said Audrey Yamamoto, Executive Director at Zeum.

Prior to partnering with Brightcove, Zeum's Educators and ZeumMaster interns underwent a costly and time-consuming process of burning DVDs of large video files for each visitor. Zeum sought a solution that would allow visitors to easily and instantaneously share their video projects with friends and family via e-mail and on social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter. The issue was effectively resolved with an environmentally-friendly, Zeum-branded experience using Brightcove's platform.

"Zeum has taken a unique, educational approach to using our platform," said Jeff Whatcott, senior vice president of marketing at Brightcove. "Children are given a personal outlet for creative exploration by making videos that showcase their abilities as sculptors, animators, storytellers, and filmmakers. We are proud to team with Zeum on this innovative project and enable the next level of online distribution for Zeum's video initiatives."

About Brightcove

Brightcove is a cloud-based online video platform. Media companies, businesses and organizations worldwide use Brightcove to publish and distribute video on the Web. Founded in 2004, Brightcove has offices across North America, Europe and Asia and customers in 34 countries. For more information, visit http://www.brightcove.com/.

About Zeum: San Francisco's Children's Museum

Zeum is San Francisco's hands-on multimedia arts and technology museum for kids. Zeum - located in the Yerba Buena Gardens - is a community-based, non-profit organization that nurtures the 3Cs of 21st-century literacy - Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication - among youth and families. By combining clay animation, music video production, live performance and digital art with imagination, Zeum's visitors become creators, animators, directors, performers, and designers.

Zeum opened its doors in October 1998 on the rooftop of Yerba Buena Gardens as part of a major 87-acre urban renewal project by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency in the South of Market area. Zeum's unique 34,000 square-foot facility includes premier technology studios, interactive activity stations, exhibit galleries, community exhibit space, a 200-seat theater and the Zeum Carousel.

  For more information, visit http://www.zeum.org.

  Media Contacts
  Brightcove
  Erika Shaffer
  SutherlandGold Group for Brightcove
  erika@sutherlandgold.com
  206-972-5514

  Zeum: San Francisco's Children's Museum
  Joy Wong Daniels
  jwdaniels@zeum.org
  415.820.3356

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Source: Zeum: San Francisco's Children's Museum
   

CONTACT:  Erika Shaffer of SutherlandGold Group, +1-206-972-5514,
erika@sutherlandgold.com, for Brightcove; or Joy Wong Daniels of Zeum: San
Francisco's Children's Museum, +1-415-820-3356, jwdaniels@zeum.org

Web Site:  http://www.brightcove.com/
http://www.zeum.org/

Children's National Medical Center Automates User Access Rights Compliance with SCC's Access Auditor

One of the nation's top-ranked children's hospitals deploys Access Auditor at no cost as part of Security Compliance Corp's charity outreach program for children's hospitals

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 -- Security Compliance Corporation (SCC) announced today that Children's National Medical Center has deployed Access Auditor to streamline and automate the discovery, reporting, and certification of user access rights for over 6,000 Children's National employees. After a rapid 3-day deployment, Access Auditor provided Children's National with a consolidated view into user access rights and the ability to quickly discover orphaned user accounts and inappropriate access rights across the organization. The hospital also deployed Access Auditor's Fuzzy ID module to synchronize disparate user accounts from various applications with the HR system of record.

"Like many organizations, we have a variety of systems and legacy applications with no common user identity key. SCC's Identity Mapper with the Fuzzy ID module has allowed us to map user accounts from a wide variety of systems back to the same physical person, giving us a true consolidated view into user access rights," states Matthew Hicks, Director of Information Security. "Access Auditor has automated our process of discovering and removing orphaned user accounts, and will help us streamline our periodic review and certification of user access rights."

Securing sensitive data is a top priority in every organization and a key component of a strong governance program. With Access Auditor, organizations can automate several labor-intensive tasks related to user privileges. In addition to the periodic review and approval of user access rights, Access Auditor detects and reports on changes to sensitive privileges and users with excessive access rights, while enforcing strong separation of duties controls. "Access Auditor allowed us to move away from a labor-intensive manual process to an automated process that has saved us many labor hours," notes Michael Lavorel, Executive Director of Information Resources Technology.

Security Compliance Corporation licenses Access Auditor at no charge to children's hospitals who share its desire to help children in need. SCC applauds those hospitals, like Children's National and others in the Children's Miracle Network, who will not turn away a child in need due to limited financial resources. For more information, see http://www.securitycompliancecorp.com/freeaa.html.

About Children's National Medical Center

Children's National Medical Center is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan Washington area and is the only freestanding children's hospital between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. Children's is the largest non-governmental provider of pediatric care in the District of Columbia, providing more than $50 million in uncompensated care. Children's National is proudly ranked consistently among the best pediatric hospitals in America by US News & World Report and the Leapfrog Group.

About Security Compliance Corporation

Security Compliance Corporation's (SCC) Access Auditor® automates the periodic review and certification of user access rights and entitlements. SCC's workflow engine provides the ultimate flexibility in defining and managing the periodic attestation of user access rights. The enhanced Identity Mapper(TM) utilizes a proprietary algorithm to link user accounts from disparate systems back to the correct person, even when common identifiers or login IDs do not exist. Access Auditor's consolidated view of user access rights enables customers to identify orphaned accounts left behind from terminated users, thus reducing the risk of fraud and audit findings. By automating labor-intensive tasks related to user access rights and separation of duties, SCC's customers improve security while minimizing the costs of compliance. Founded in February 2005, Security Compliance Corporation is based in Orinda, CA. For more information, see http://www.securitycompliancecorp.com/.

Source: Security Compliance Corporation
   

CONTACT:  Diane Slater of Security Compliance Corporation,
1-866-657-4550, info@securitycompliancecorp.com

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

OcuCue Is the First Company to Offer Visual Analytic Solutions to Network Engineers

Network monitoring finally catches up with the growth of the Internet

VERO BEACH, Fla., March 2 -- With the internet cloud expanding to connect almost 13 billion devices, businesses are dependent upon efficient network monitoring more now than ever.  Surprisingly, technical personnel have utilized the same network monitoring approaches for more than two decades.  Finally, IT engineers have a new, simple solution: OcuCue.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100302/FL62901LOGO)

Unable to view details of the devices at the top level, IP network engineers have drilled down through layers of information to diagnose problems. Now OcuCue enables engineers to see details at a glance and respond promptly. Founded in 2009 as the sales agency for VisualCue Technologies' solution in the IP networking space, OcuCue serves up fresh, detailed visual cues that reflect current conditions in a custom format. Visual cues in the form of customized icons can be updated frequently, are easy to comprehend and are universally understood. A picture is worth a thousand words, and pictures that update themselves are worth even more.

"I've had a lifelong interest in the visual display of quantitative information," said OcuCue President Stuart C. Woodward. "When I was introduced to VisualCue Technologies' visual perception innovations, it was clear to me that dramatic advances were possible."

Visual analytics provide a new approach to help businesses streamline their activities. As the icons are self-explanatory and accessible to non-technical personnel, they can transform the way technical staff interacts with management and personnel who face customers.

"Existing monitoring solutions built for engineers leave out operating personnel and business management who are thirsty for better information," Woodward said.

OcuCue is ideal for a variety of industries. Customized icons can be created for any application, including routers, severs, media connections, airports, fleets, networks and campuses.

"We offer IP engineers an innovative way to get more information, easier and faster," Woodward said. "Visual icons can be understood by our clients' customers as well, providing our clients with an additional source of revenue and incremental margin."

For more information about OcuCue LLC, the leading provider to the global IP networking arena of visual analytic solutions from VisualCue Technologies LLC, click here http://www.ocucue.com/wh_papers/ocucue_wp_three_01152010.pdf for whitepapers, visit http://www.OcuCue.com, or call 1-888-9-OcuCue.

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Source: OcuCue LLC
   

CONTACT:  Tricia Walker, Director of Public Relations, The Alexis Agency,
+1-772-231-5999, or Mobile, +1-561-459-9138, tricia@thealexisagency.net

Web Site:  http://www.ocucue.com/