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AppZero Virtual Application Appliance Speeds Adoption of Cloud Computing

2009-03-02T13:45:00.001+02:00

AppZero Virtual Application Appliance Speeds Adoption of Cloud Computing

AppZero (formerly Trigence) is launching today at the DEMO 09 Conference a set of tools for creating Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs). This new approach to provisioning and deploying applications on physical or virtual servers running anywhere, is designed for the cloud environment and for movement of server applications -datacenter to cloud, hosting environment, or cloud to cloud. VAAs package a server application with all of its dependencies, but no operating system component (zero OS).

Palm Desert, Calif. (PRWEB) March 2, 2009 -- AppZero (http://appzero.com) (formerly Trigence) is launching today at the DEMO 09 Conference a set of tools for creating Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs) (http://www.appzero.com/content/what-appzero). This new approach to provisioning and deploying applications on physical or virtual servers running anywhere, is designed for the cloud environment and for movement of server applications -- datacenter to cloud, hosting environment, or cloud to cloud. VAAs package a server application with all of its dependencies, but no operating system component (zero OS). AppZero's first public demonstration of its VAA technology will show a live production application provisioned in seconds to on an Amazon EC2 cloud, and moved in less than one minute to a GoGrid cloud computing environment.

Designed for instant server-based application provisioning and deployment, VAAs enable an application to run wherever the business requires without the burdensome licensing issues that inclusion of an operating system (OS) introduces - VAAs contain zero OS. AppZero VAAs work with mission-critical applications across all tiers: web servers, application servers and database servers. Enterprise middleware from Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and Open Source servers like MySQL as well as in-house developed applications can all be easily transformed into VAAs without changing a single line of code.

Cloud providers, integrators, ISVs and IT professionals find AppZero's wizard-based tools simple to use for creating VAAs and provisioning them on servers at the click of a mouse. This instant provisioning allows scalable resources to be used on a pay-per-use basis, without cloud lock-in.

AppZero software creates, maintains, and administers VAAs. The key enabler of AppZero's VAA toolset is isolation and encapsulation technology created at Trigence, an early developer of multi-platform datacenter virtualization technology. Under its new name, AppZero, the company is focused on extending the proven concept of virtual appliances to server applications (http://www.appzero.com/content/products-overview). AppZero is led by CEO Greg O'Connor (http://www.appzero.com/content/appzero-leadership), who was previously the founder of Sonic Software (acquired by Progress Software NASDAQ: PRGS) and pioneer of the Enterprise Service Bus, the foundation of Service-Oriented Architecture.

"Virtual environments are great for provisioning virtual machines, and there are plenty of tools for virtualizing desktop applications, but server applications face a different set of challenges," said O'Connor. "AppZero's VAA approach is designed to deliver cloud-grade virtualization of server applications. The complete absence of any OS component in our VAAs makes it easy for enterprises, cloud and solution providers to provision server applications in what amounts to zero time."

According to Chris Shipley, Executive Producer, DEMO Conferences, "As developers and IT organizations embrace cloud computing (http://www.appzero.com/content/cloud), new platforms are required to enable server-based applications to be provisioned and managed in the cloud. Based on virtualization and encapsulation technology originally developed by Trigence, AppZero is just that platform, providing for quick migration of server apps in support of the virtual enterprise. Even conservative projections for cloud computing market growth suggest that this company will be a winner in this emerging segment."

Extending Virtualization, Configuration Management and Provisioning:

AppZero VAAs encapsulate applications at a level above the operating system, turning server applications into discrete objects that run protected from other applications and the underlying operating systems. In a virtual environment such as VMware, Xen and Microsoft Hyper-V, AppZero drives higher server consolidation ratios by provisioning applications to virtual machines (VM) with almost no overhead. VAAs significantly reduces VM sprawl and dramatically speeds the time to get an application up and running. AppZero VAAs also simplify the use of existing configuration and server provisioning solutions, such as HP-Opsware and BMC's Bladelogic, allowing these systems to manage server applications as discrete objects.

Server Application Migration, Disaster Recovery, Mobility

Marijan Lesko, president of MontrealNetQuest, provides managed IT services to small and medium businesses, with a focus on the real estate market, where cost-effective solutions are critical in the current economy. "We see two important uses for AppZero Virtual Application Appliances among our customer base," said Lesko. "The first is migration-related -- virtualizing older applications that our customers depend on so they can be moved quickly to run on new hardware, without having to go through days of lengthy re-installation. The second is providing disaster recovery and back-up for these server applications so they can run anywhere, allowing us to update images every few days or even hours."

AppZero's VAA toolset runs on Windows, Solaris and Linux and includes three tools: the AppZero Creator for building a VAA; the AppZero Director, a run time system; and AppZero Administrator for administering a VAA. AppZero has made available a library of single-click server based VAAs for free download (http://vaa.appzero.com) at vaa.appzero.com. The VAA toolset is available immediately via the website and is priced from $500 per VAA.

The AppZero DEMO 09 presentation is Tues., Mar. 3 at 10:00 a.m. PST; AppZero is at Pavilion station #5.

About AppZero

AppZero (formerly Trigence) develops software to create, control and maintain Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs). VAAs are server-side application appliances that contain zero OS and make provisioning of applications as services almost instantaneous: across a network on any server (physical or virtual), in the datacenter, hosted, or in the cloud. For more information, visit www.appzero.com.

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Contact Information BETSY KOSHEFF

AppZero

http://www.appzero.com

413-717-1410

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National Breast Cancer Foundation Benefits from DIYThemes Boosted Affiliate Marketing Efforts

2009-03-02T13:45:00.000+02:00

National Breast Cancer Foundation Benefits from DIYThemes Boosted Affiliate Marketing Efforts

Missy Ward, Co-founder of Affiliate Summit Selects the DIYThemes Affiliate Program (ThesisAffiliates.com) to Manage for Charity

Longwood, FL (PRWEB) March 2, 2009 -- To further support her efforts to raise money to fund breast cancer research and treatment, Missy Ward, Co-Founder of Affiliate Summit (http://www.AffiliateSummit.com) has partnered with DIYThemes (http://www.DIYThemes.com), makers of Thesis Theme for WordPress to promote and manage their revamped affiliate marketing program available at ThesisAffiliates.com (http://www.ThesisAffiliates.com).

Missy Ward came out of affiliate management retirement to manage one affiliate program this year, strictly on a performance basis. All of the management fees that she will earn will be donated directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

"Managing the DIYThemes Affiliate Program is a winning situation for everyone involved. I get to keep my affiliate management skills sharp, DIYThemes gets a boost to their affiliate program and NBCF benefits from the increase in sales," said Ward. "Plus, it's easy for me to be an evangelist for Thesis Theme for WordPress. I love it and use it on my blog, MissyWard.com".

Affiliate marketers can earn 33% commission on every sale that they refer to DIYThemes. Additionally, during the months of March-June, DIYThemes affiliates have the opportunity to earn free passes to the upcoming Affiliate Summit 2009 East taking place in New York City, August 9th-11th.

"DIYThemes is excited to bring on Missy to manage our affiliate program. Her experience and contacts within the affiliate marketing industry will play a significant role in expanding our program," said Brian Clark, co-founder of DIYThemes.

"I'm happy that Missy chose our program and we're thrilled to be able to help her out with her fundraising efforts to fight breast cancer, said Chris Pearson of DIYThemes.

For more information about the DIYThemes affiliate program, please visit ThesisAffiliates.com (http://www.ThesisAffiliates.com) or call (407) 499-4449.

About Missy Ward

Missy Ward is the Co-Founder of Affiliate Summit, FeedFront Magazine, GeekCast.fm, AffiliateMarketersGiveBack.com, and more. She is also an active fundraiser for charities that support breast cancer research, treatments and community programs. For more information, please visit MissyWard.com (http://www.MissyWard.com)

About DIYThemes

DIYThemes LLC is the developer of Thesis Theme, an innovative SEO-enhanced and design-friendly code framework for WordPress that's sparked a robust user community of thousands and a marketplace of related products and services.

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Contact Information MISSY WARD

ThesisAffiliates.com

http://www.thesisaffiliates.com

407-499-4449

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Innovative Viral Entertainment Startup Storyz Launches Beta

2009-02-25T19:45:00.001+02:00

Innovative Viral Entertainment Startup Storyz Launches Beta

Multimedia Storytelling Service Works across Mobile Platforms, Social Networks and Web

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) February 26, 2009 -- Storyz (www.storyz.com), an innovative viral entertainment and marketing service that lets friends tell multimedia-rich stories online and while mobile, unveiled its cross-platform beta to the public today.

The Motorola-backed company has designed a service that makes it easy for consumers to post text, photos and video for stories and invite their friends to participate virally across the web, social networks and mobile via a unique streamlined interface. Complete camera, contact list and file system integration is supported for the iPhone and leading mobile devices via WAP, with additional access for Java ME and Android platforms that will go live within the next several weeks. Such unprecedented support across dozens of the most popular mobile devices and the web creates a seamless MMS-like experience featuring full-size photos and videos that are automatically transcoded for easy sharing.

Storyz also serves as an innovative way for brands to create word-of-mouth buzz around creative campaigns that engage users in a relevant, organic way. Brands can challenge users, also known as "Storyztellers," to participate in branded entertainment contents that offer rewards for distribution and creativity - from celebrity look-a-like competitions with photos taken on mobile phones to personal anecdotes about life experiences involving travel or lifestyle brands. These extended conversations will weave through digital venues as users invite others to join.

"Entertainment and marketing have similar goals: they both need to inspire passion and loyalty among consumers, and Storyz aims to do that in a must-have way," said David Bolliger, CEO and founder of Storyz. "When you tell stories with your friends, it has to be easy to share a funny anecdote, a poignant moment, an incredible photo, or a clever video, wherever you are, and so the Storyz mission is to make that process seamless and natural whether on your mobile device, your PC or on a popular social network."

To incentivize adoption of the platform, Storyz includes a game element where prolific Storyztellers earn points for Storyz with wide distribution or for demonstrating impressive creativity that makes the most of the platform's multimedia capabilities. As they rack up points, users progress in rank from "Blogger" and "Yarnspinner" all the way up to "Master Storyzteller."

"It's about entertainment - whether you are communicating a brief life moment, sharing a creative expression, or challenging friends to participate in a discussion, an event, a joke, or a contest," said JT Klepp, head of business development for Storyz. "That means Storyztelling needs to be simple, fun, and compelling, yet robust enough so that friends can share video, photos, prose and challenges anytime, anywhere, with no limits."

Storyz features include:

• Smart mobile integration that works with any mobile device - across WAP, iPhone, and soon-to-launch support for Java ME and Google Android - that lets users on-the-go create, respond or post to existing threads with text or multimedia content.

• Complete camera, contact list and file system integration that lets users access photos saved to a mobile device or snap a new one with a phone's camera at the press of a button. This also serves as a handy MMS-like workaround for devices like the iPhone that do not easily support the sharing of photos and multimedia to other devices.

• Sharing of picture and video content across mobile, web and social networks is as easy as 1-2-3 without ever worrying about specific file formats or device support. File transcoding and cross-platform support for videos and photos is automatic.

• Threaded conversations let users keep track of narrative discussions among their closest friends while participating in larger discussions open to the public.

About Storyz

Storyz is an innovative viral entertainment and marketing service that helps friends share cross-platform multimedia conversations. The company's unparalleled multi-platform support allows friends to share rich multimedia narratives with their friends whether they're in front of a computer or on the move. Storyz is a privately held company based in Sydney, Australia and funded by Motorola Ventures and private investors in Japan. For more information, please visit: www.storyz.com.

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Contact Information Sabrina Vito or Mike Hope

Beck Media & Marketing

http://www.storyz.com

310-689-7363

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Marty-Collins.com Launches with New Vlog and Blog

2009-02-25T19:45:00.000+02:00

Marty-Collins.com Launches with New Vlog and Blog

Social Media Strategist for Windows Shares Insights on Consumer Engagement

Redmond, Wash. (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 -- Marty Collins, group marketing manager and social media strategist for Windows at Microsoft, lives and breaths social media. She has helped execute Windows with a 365/24/7 approach to online consumer engagement and is doing the same for her enhanced blog, Marketing Today (http://www.marty-collins.com/), where she shares her insight into social media marketing.

"Two years ago I jumped into the wonderful world of social media because I realized it was the future of marketing and was really passionate about where it could take us as an organization," said Collins. "My site is a place for me to share the challenges I've faced and the lessons I've learned. I also enjoy talking and interacting with others about the bigger picture of social media, what other brands are doing well - or not so well - and interesting trends."

In addition to frequent blog posts, the site prominently features new video postings from the recently launched "Mission Possible (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAAPHmtDsak)" vlog, a first-person account of how Marty is trying to wrap her brain around social media and how to use it to engage customers.

The series is currently exploring how Marty and her team created The Clubhouse (http://clubhouse.microsoft.com/register-vip), an online community for avid Windows Live users that lets members share their experiences, practical tips and insights. This user-generated content is featured on WindowsLive.com and streamed into public Windows sites (http://windowslive.com/Desktop/PhotoGallery) to help others learn new ways to get more value from using Microsoft Windows products and services. Future episodes will also explore topics such as the "new" marketing mix, how to evaluate your social media investment and handling honest customer feedback in an online public forum.

"I'm a firm believer that relevant conversations are taking place all around you - whether you're participating or not. With my new blog and vlog, I'm excited to host some of these conversations and hope many others will join in with their opinions," said Collins.

To view the blog and join the conversation, visit www.marty-collins.com.

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Contact Information Emily Shirden

http://www.marty-collins.com

312-423-4933

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GigaOM's Structure 09 Conference is Back

2009-02-25T13:45:00.000+02:00

GigaOM's Structure 09 Conference is Back

Industry Thought Leaders Anchor the Program at GigaOM's Influential Cloud Computing and Internet Infrastructure Conference on June 25, 2009.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 -- The GigaOM Network today announces its second Structure conference (http://events.gigaom.com/structure/09/?a=pr1) after the runaway success of the 2008 event. The Structure 09 conference returns to San Francisco, California, on June 25th, 2009.

Structure 09 (http://events.gigaom.com/structure/09/?a=pr1) is a conference designed to explore the next generations of Internet infrastructure. Over a year ago, The GigaOM Network Founder Om Malik saw that the platforms on which we have done business for over a decade were starting to provide diminishing returns, and smart money was seeking new options. Web businesses were seeing unprecedented growth, and in an effort to meet the demands of their customers, those companies were forced to spend billions of dollars on servers, switches and components that taken together, form "infrastructure." Innovative businesses have married these needs to service-oriented business models to provide computing on an as-needed basis to create the emerging "Infrastructure On Demand" or "Cloud Computing" space.

Structure 09 looks at the changing needs and rapid growth in the sector, and this year's event will consider the impact of the global economy. "I cannot remember a time when a new technology had so much relevance to our industry as cloud computing does in the current economic climate," said The GigaOM Network Founder Om Malik. "We all need to find ways to leverage what we have and cut costs without compromising future options. Infrastructure On Demand and Cloud Computing are very strong avenues for doing so and we will look for what practicable advice we can bring to our audience."

"Structure 08 (http://events.gigaom.com/structure/08/) was a great experience for our audience and partners, and I am very pleased to be bringing it back again this year," said Malik. "Along with GigaOM Lead Writer Stacey Higginbotham, Program Chair Surj Patel, and the conference program committee, I am bringing together what I intend to be one of the most authoritative programs for the cloud computing and Internet infrastructure space. We will funnel the energy we are seeing from Silicon Valley in this space and mix in a global perspective for our audience."

The GigaOM Network is also announcing early speaker selections. Confirmed speakers include:

* Marc Benioff - Chairman and CEO, Salesforce.com

* Werner Vogels - CTO, Amazon.com

* Raj Patel - VP of Global Networks, Yahoo!

* Michael Stonebraker, Ph.D. - RDBMS pioneer and CTO, Vertica

* Michelle Munson - CEO, Aspera

* Russ Daniels - VP and CTO, Cloud Services Strategy, Hewlett-Packard

* Bryan Doerr - CTO, SAVVIS

* Paul Strong - Distinguished Research Scientist, eBay

* James Markarian - Chief Technology Officer, Informatica

* Allan Leinwand - Venture Partner, Panorama

* Jason A. Hoffman - CTO, Joyent

* Rohit Sharma- Technologist and Independent Investor

Some of Silicon Valley's best voices are already lined up for Structure 09, and The GigaOM Network welcomes additional speaker proposals from those in the industry with strong insights to offer the audience. If you would like to submit a speaker proposal (http://events.gigaom.com/structure/09/speaker-submit/?a=pr1), please complete this application. The speaker submission deadline is March 31, 2009.

A selection of the topics under consideration this year include:

* The Myth of the One-Size-Fits-All Cloud - As enterprises begin to evaluate cloud computing, some are asking if the current model of commodity servers and virtualization meets their needs. Is there money to be made creating specialized clouds for industries that require highly specific computing tasks, from video trans-coding to fiscal transactions and medical records?

* The Economics of Infrastructure on Demand - This panel looks at the economic ecosystem of the cloud paradigm and questions who's paying for what, and where the money is made.

* SaaS: The Hits and the Challenges - SaaS (Software as a Service) works. Salesforce's bullish success followed by Gmail, Netsuite and many others is testament to that. But there's still a large untapped market. Why is that? This Panel looks at what has worked and why and what is yet to be done to extend the success and deployment of SaaS. Where can SaaS work in your corporation?

* The Future of Networks: Smart Grid or Dumb Pipe? - No matter if you're processing data in the cloud or inside your own data center, it needs to get from Point A to Point B if it's going to be of use to anyone. Now that we can access real-time computing thanks to faster processors, startups and established companies are trying to make the network smarter, faster and more secure -- while trying to keep bandwidth from becoming a commodity. Find direction and opportunity in this thought provoking panel moderated by Stacey Higginbotham.

* Bringing Private Clouds into Public Light - Enterprises aren't yet ready to trust their data to public clouds, but the lure of usage-based resourcing is strong. Everything from the way corporations license their software to thinking about how to manage compliance must be considered. Build your own cloud or "cloudify" your existing infrastructure as the first steps. This panel will provide learning from actual deployment case studies - illustrating how internal resources can work in unison with external cloud resources across the firewall.

Structure 09 will gather the most innovative and influential industry leaders together to explore the latest Internet infrastructure build-out. It will sort through the emerging and disruptive computing technologies and inform businesses on how best to leverage them. And it will provide insight to investors and executives on the best implementations, ideas and start-ups out there today -- and what to look for tomorrow.

STRUCTURE 09 CHARTER SPONSORS

GigaOM also thanks its charter sponsors -- Peer 1, Accenture, Canaan Partners, Juniper Networks, Hewlett Packard and Automattic. Structure 09 will be a strong marketplace for their products and a productive networking environment. Sponsorships are selling quickly, so if you are interested in joining us, please contact Mike Sly at sly@gigaom.com or by phone at (415) 235-0358.

More information about available sponsorships can be found here (http://events.gigaom.com/structure/09/sponsors/?a=pr1).

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Tickets are now on sale at an Early Bird rate of $495 with a regular price of $595. The discounted rate is only available until April 3, 2009. Interest is strong and early purchase is advised. Buy your ticket to Structure 09 now (http://structure09-pr1.eventbrite.com/).

ABOUT GIGAOM

GigaOM is the premier destination site for technology industry insiders, movers and shakers, and early adopter consumers. It is widely considered the authoritative site for discovering what's new, relevant and interesting in the dynamic world of technology. From exclusive product launches to award-winning analysis and commentary, GigaOM's coverage influences business and technology sectors with its reliable, well-researched and professional reporting -- and its signature intelligence, candor and irreverence.

ABOUT THE GIGAOM NETWORK

The GigaOM Network is a leading provider of publications and events for the technology and entrepreneurial markets worldwide. Founded by award-winning journalist Om Malik, The GigaOM Network is an online publishing company whose network of news sites reaches more than 2 million readers worldwide and provides news and insight on the developments disrupting the world of technology. The GigaOM Network includes seven award-winning sites: GigaOM covers the business of broadband, VoIP, infrastructure, mobile and wireless; WebWorkerDaily covers the future of work in a web world; NewTeeVee covers the business of online video; Earth2Tech covers the business of green technology; OStatic is a web application, news site and community looking at open-source solutions for business; jkOnTheRun offers news and insight on mobile devices; and TheAppleBlog is a leading source of information for Apple users. The GigaOM Network also produces industry-leading events, including annual conferences: Structure, Mobilize, NewTeeVee Live and Green:Net.

Contact:

Surj Patel

VP of Events, The GigaOM Network

Phone (503) 345-3333

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Contact Information Surj Patel

GigaOM

http://www.StructureConf.com/?a=pr1

(503) 345-3333

Joanne Wan

(415) 370-3356

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Capterra's Michael Ortner Named to DC Area's Smart100

2009-02-24T13:45:00.003+02:00

Capterra's Michael Ortner Named to DC Area's Smart100

CEO recognized for Strategic Vision

Arlington, VA (Vocus) February 24, 2009 -- Capterra announced today that CEO, Michael Ortner, is one of Washington SmartCEO magazine's Smart100. An independent selection committee chose this exclusive group of CEOs based on their Leadership, Strategic Vision and Character. Ortner hopes this honor will bring more eyes on Capterra, a website that helps businesses find the best software solutions for their needs.

"Capterra has helped millions of companies find just the right software for their needs and thousands of software vendors to reach these customers. I'm proud to be recognized, but everyone knows that building a great company is a team effort. I love coming to work every day because I truly believe in our mission and I really enjoy working with my team. Work is supposed to be fun and I think it is at Capterra."

A former technology consultant, Ortner founded Capterra in 1999 after experiencing the difficulty in finding and implementing software and realizing the problems software companies have marketing their products.

Ortner and the other Smart100 honorees will serve as a source of inspiration and education for the 34,000 business owners in Baltimore and Washington that read SmartCEO. Smart100 companies represent a variety of industries including government contracting, information technology and financial services. The average Smart100 company employs between 10 and 100 employees and generates $10-$50 million in revenue.

"The Smart100 embodies 100 CEO's with incredible business minds who have successfully grown their companies to be the best in Washington," says Group Associate Publisher of SmartCEO, Jaime Park.

About Capterra

Capterra (http://www.capterra.com/) is the leading online destination for business software buyers. Capterra has helped millions of people select the right software solution for their organizations, while providing an easy way for software vendors to reach active buyers. For more information, call (703) 994-4151 or visit www.capterra.com.

Contact:

Besa Pinchotti

Capterra, Inc.

(703) 994-4151

besa(at)capterra.com

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Contact Information Besa Pinchotti

Capterra

http://www.capterra.com

703-994-4151

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Children Struggling to Read Have New Hope: Wizz-e.com Leverages Technology to Help Kids Cultivate the Love of Reading and Increase Comprehension

2009-02-24T13:45:00.002+02:00

Children Struggling to Read Have New Hope: Wizz-e.com Leverages Technology to Help Kids Cultivate the Love of Reading and Increase Comprehension

Studies show that the newest generation of students comprehend better and enjoy more when using technology to read. UK-based company, Wizz-e.com, leverages online technology to create interactive picture eBooks to help kids read better.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 -- For those parents and educators struggling to instill the love of reading in their kids, there is a new solution. eBooks4kidz, a UK-based company, is launching Wizz-e.com. Wizz-e.com produces high quality audio eBooks for kids aged 3 to 8.

The business was created after the CEO and co-founder, Jeanette McLeod, struggled to find quality eBooks online for her own kids. "It was frustrating to search for quality materials online to help my kids read, only to come up empty. They are the technology generation! This is how they learn best," says Mrs. McLeod.

The eBooks for kids will be accompanied by high quality pictures and audio. The eBooks are not meant to replace traditional books, but to be an additional learning tool to engage the youngest by leveraging the technology they feel most comfortable with-the computer.

eBooks for kids can now be found at http://www.Wizz-e.com.

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Contact Information Shama Hyder

eBooks4Kidz

http://wizz-e.com

469-774-8000

Jeanette McLeod

eBooks4Kidz

http://Wizz-e.com

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mySBX Network to be Used in Lockheed Martin Pilot Program to Find Diverse and Qualified Subcontractors

2009-02-24T13:45:00.001+02:00

mySBX Network to be Used in Lockheed Martin Pilot Program to Find Diverse and Qualified Subcontractors

Lockheed Martin is beginning a pilot program with mySBX that will leverage the mySBX professional network in finding and assessing diverse and qualified subcontractors. mySBX is a professional network where government contractors and other businesses exchange opportunities, resources, and information, to win more business, expand capabilities, and increase profitability.

Reston, VA (PRWEB) February 24, 2009 -- mySBX is beginning a pilot program with Lockheed Martin that will leverage the mySBX professional network in finding and assessing diverse and qualified subcontractors. mySBX is a network for businesses and professionals to exchange opportunities, resources, and information to win more business, expand capabilities, and increase profitability. The network offers large integrators a consolidated solution to finding the companies and individuals they need to serve their customers better, to capture more work, and to reduce the cost of pursuit. And it offers small businesses a new and innovative approach to securing subcontracts and teaming relationships, and to building their brand to the top customers and partners who need their services.

"This announcement marks a key moment in the efforts of the mySBX business exchange and network to reduce the friction in doing business in the government contracting (http://www.mysbx.com) space today," said Jeff White, President of mySBX. "This begins a paradigm shift in the manner in which small government contractors gain access to large integrators and receive exposure for subcontract opportunities."

Under the pilot program, Lockheed Martin will publish listings for supplier opportunities on a set of current and future contracts. These subcontracting opportunities will be published on the main mySBX opportunities page and on the Lockheed Martin page (http://www.mysbx.com/lockheed). The company will use the mySBX network to support its efforts to seek out and build an expansive, diverse and innovative network of suppliers to support their government customers.

Based in Reston, VA, mySBX is a professional and business network where businesses of all sizes and independent professionals go to: publish and secure new subcontract and teaming opportunities; find qualified partners and vendors; find and place resources; exchange business assets for value; and collaborate in communities that focus on areas critical to business. Membership is free and it takes just minutes to get started - visit mySBX (http://www.mysbx.com) to learn more and begin leveraging the mySBX network.

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Contact Information Jeff White

mySBX

http://www.mysbx.com

703-896-4003

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Paperless Tax Preparation Explodes with ATOM Software

2009-02-24T13:45:00.000+02:00

Paperless Tax Preparation Explodes with ATOM Software

Newly released ATOM Software is giving tax offices an increased competitive advantage during tough economic times. ATOM (Automated Tax Office Manager) offers a wide range of features that can help offices transition towards being paperless, while also improving day-to day efficiency.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2009 -- ATOM Software is announcing a new software solution for tax offices dealing with increased demands in a slumping economy. Developed by Lansing based X-Tax, ATOM Software is becoming the industry standard for tax firms to assist in organizing their businesses and eliminate the costly burden of filing and managing paperwork.

Many companies are looking for ways to improve efficiency and methods of cost reduction more than ever in these harsh economic times. There is some great news for tax offices that are looking for an affordable solution that can help meet these critical demands: ATOM Software. ATOM (Automated Tax Office Manager) offers a wide range of features that can help offices transition towards being paperless, while also improving day-to day efficiency.

Developed by Mark Pricco, owner of Lansing based X-Tax, ATOM (Automated Tax Office Manager) is a tax office software (http://www.atomanager.com/) program designed to reduce costs associated with paper copies, scheduling, and referrals. Since implementing the software, X-Tax has become one of the fastest growing tax businesses in the mid-Michigan area. Now processing more than 7,000 returns per year, the company has seen consistent growth largely in part to the efficiency of ATOM.

"I originally came up with some ideas for a program that would help our offices transition towards more paperless systems," says Pricco. "We began adding additional features that would allow us to solve more tactical challenges such as the scheduling of clients across multiple offices, and the tracking of referrals."

With the success of X-Tax, Pricco incorporated his software program under its name, and began selling the new ATOM software (http://www.atomanager.com/) suite to other tax offices. In the last two years over 50 tax offices nation-wide have implemented ATOM. The largest, a retail tax office with 10 branches, is now very close to being completely paperless with the use of ATOM. The innovative communication system that allows a company's different branches to operate under a single management center has been described as a primary benefit, for both larger companies and smaller offices. ATOM's smallest user prepares around 200 returns per year.

About ATOM: ATOM was developed by Mark Pricco, President of X-Tax. Over the past ten years, X-Tax has expanded into three offices and now prepares over 7,000 returns per year. X-TAX electronically files more returns in the Lansing area than any other tax office, including H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt. This is made possible due to the approach and breadth with which ATOM addresses each aspect of office functionality and tax needs, ensuring that productivity and performance are both kept in the foreground.

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Contact Information Mark Pricco

ATOM Software

http://www.atomanager.com/

877-323-4850

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OneRiot Blog Captures Finalist Spot in 2009 SXSW Web Awards

2009-02-21T01:45:00.000+02:00

OneRiot Blog Captures Finalist Spot in 2009 SXSW Web Awards

Vote now, vote daily for OneRiot to win the People's Choice Award for Best Blog.

Boulder, CO and San Francisco, CA (Vocus) February 20, 2009 -- OneRiot, the social search engine that finds the pulse of the web, today announced that the OneRiot Blog (http://blog.oneriot.com) is among an elite group of candidates up for the People's Choice Award for "Best Blog" at the 12th Annual SXSW Web Awards! Voting is now open for anyone and everyone to vote once per day until March 6th: https://secure.sxsw.com/peoples_choice/.

The SXSW Web Awards is a competition that uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building tomorrow's online trends. The Web Awards run in conjunction with the famous South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival that runs March 13-17, 2009 in Austin, Texas. Winners of the People's Choice Awards will be announced at the SXSW Web Awards ceremony on March 15, 2009.

"Our blog topics are inspired by the OneRiot community," said Carmel Hagen, editor of the OneRiot Blog."They tell us what they're into right now, then we put our own twist on current events with refreshing doses of snark and humor."

"The OneRiot community is hip, keen on good design and very social so it means a lot to be recognized by the SXSW crowd," exclaimed OneRiot's CEO, Kimbal Musk.

For a list of other SXSW Web Award finalists visit: http://sxsw.com/interactive/web_awards/finalists

About OneRiot

Launched in November 2008, OneRiot is a social search engine (http://www.oneriot.com) that that finds the pulse of the web. Thanks to the constant help of more than two million users, OneRiot makes it easy for anyone to find the news, videos and products that people are talking about right now. Unlike any other search engine, OneRiot prioritizes the internet's information based on its current popularity with real people, which delivers search results that are fresh, friendly, and pulsing with the real-time energy of the web.

OneRiot is a privately held company headquartered in Boulder, Colo. with offices in San Francisco. To keep up to date on announcements from OneRiot, follow via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/oneriot

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Contact Information Courtney Walsh

OneRiot

http://www.oneriot.com

303-938-3054

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WEOSK - One Page Checkout & Product Page in One

2009-02-20T19:45:00.000+02:00

WEOSK - One Page Checkout & Product Page in One

Cart Hero introduces the Weosk which is a one page ecommerce site with the checkout on the same page as the products. A Weosk is like an online kiosk. It gives the customer a quick and easy way to buy top selling items. No lost customers to shopping cart abandonment or technical errors. One form, one button and the purchase is made.

Portland, Me (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- Cart Hero introduces the Weosk which is a one page ecommerce site with the checkout on the same page as the products.

A Weosk is like an online kiosk. It gives the customer a quick and easy way to buy top selling items. No lost customers to shopping cart abandonment or technical errors. One form, one button and the purchase is made.

http://www.CartHero.com

"Back in 2002 I had an ecommerce site that had a typical shopping cart and we decided to re-engineer it to have a single page checkout. Sales increased by 32% overnight from that one effort. Nothing had ever had that type of impact." Bill Broadbent

Making it easy to buy is the key benefit of a Weosk. It is perfect for large companies that want to maximize the ROI of their advertising dollars by featuring best sellers. It is also the perfect shopping cart for companies that only sell a few products.

Most shopping carts make the customer work through many pages to buy what they want. The Weosk makes it easy. A single page shopping cart. Quick and easy. Isn't this what all merchants want? Ease of use equals more sales.

About Cart Hero, LLC

Cart Hero is a company dedicated to helping people sell their products online. The Weosk is the first application in a family of products Cart Hero is releasing in 2009. Cart Hero also owns Zap Bang Done! ZBD is a service offering web development services to webmasters. Zap Bang Done! (http://www.ZapBangDone.com)

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Contact Information William Broadbent

Cart Hero

http://www.CartHero.com

207-841-5174

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SES New York Offers Search Engine Marketing (SEM/SEO) Training Courses

2009-02-19T19:45:00.000+02:00

SES New York Offers Search Engine Marketing (SEM/SEO) Training Courses

Search Engine Strategies (SES) New York will feature two full days of training for marketers to learn the ins and outs of pay per click, blogging, SEO, metrics and more. The SES Training will be held Monday, March 23. A second day of hands-on workshops hosted by Bruce Clay and Web Analytics Association will be held Friday, March 27 at the Hilton New York.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 19, 2009 -- As budgets continue to shift from print, direct mail and other traditional marketing practices to search engine marketing, online marketing conference (http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/newyork) Search Engine Strategies (SES) New York, taking place March 23-27, will feature two full days of training for marketers to learn the ins and outs of this rapidly growing sector. The SES Training (www.searchenginestrategies.com/newyork), historically held on the last day of each show, will kick off SES New York on Monday, March 23. Marketers can then apply the knowledge they gain from the show during hands-on workshops hosted by Bruce Clay and Web Analytics Association on Friday, March 27 at the Hilton New York.

As search marketing becomes a significant item in every successful business' marketing efforts, marketers, web developers, search engine optimization (SEO) consultants, search engine marketing (SEM) specialists and PR professionals all need stay up-to-date with the latest knowledge and tactics. These search marketing workshops (http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/training.html) provide the practices, applications and hands-on exposure needed to become (and remain) a top performer in the field. Registrants will leave these intensive workshops with the skills to improve their web visibility and business ROI.

SES classes include:

-Search Engine Marketing Metrics & Myths: searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/training.html#sem-metrics-myths

-How to Create a Successful In-House SEO Program: searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/training.html#in-house-seo

-Making Pay Per Click Pay - Best Practices in Pay Per Click Advertising: searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/training.html#pay-per-click

-Landing Page Testing Crash Course: searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/training.html#landing-page

-Blogging for Business: searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/training.html#blogging-business

-Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Workshop: searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/training.html#seo

Matt McGowan (http://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgowan), Vice President and Publisher for Incisive Media's Interactive Marketing Group, including Search Engine Strategies, SearchEngineWatch.com and the ClickZ Network said, "Search marketing is the fastest growing discipline of marketing. It doesn't matter if you're new to the field or are an experienced web marketer - there is always more to learn. We have more hands-on training at SES New York than at any other digital marketing show because our attendees are the ones that stay on top of their game."

Further, search engine optimization and internet marketing company Bruce Clay, Inc. is offering a one-day SEO training course (http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/bruce-clay-seo-training.html) on Friday, March 27. The concentrated one-day SEO course will cover search engine-friendly tactics and proven strategies for optimizing a web site. Ethical SEO best practices taught will include proper keyword selection, content analysis and editing, avoiding spam, link building and more. Students will also receive a free one-year subscription to the SEOToolSet, which is Bruce Clay's full suite of industry-leading SEO tools and reports.

The Web Analytics Association has also partnered with SES New York to host two day-long workshops (http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/newyork/waa-base-camp-training.html) on Friday, March 27 that focus on online marketing campaign measurement and web analytics for site optimization. Marketers responsible for driving traffic through online advertising, search, or email marketing, improve navigation, increase engagement and improve conversion rates will learn the keys to success.

Those who register by Friday, March 6, 2009, for SES New York (http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/newyork) will save $200. For more information on SES Training workshops, see searchenginestrategies.com/newyork.

Incisive Media is a leading global provider of specialized business news and information, in print, in person and online. The company's principal markets include financial services, legal services, commercial real estate, marketing services and risk management. Incisive Media's market-leading brands include Accountancy Age, Computing, Investment Week, Legal Week, LegalTech, Post, Real Estate Forum, Risk, Search Engine Strategies and The American Lawyer. For more information, visit www.incisivemedia.com.

The American Lawyer, Daily Business Review, Legal Week, Post, Risk, Real Estate Forum and Search Engine Strategies are trademarks or registered trademarks of Incisive Media, LLC or affiliated entities.

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Contact Information Sandra Proulx

http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/newyork

978-474-1900

Premiere Online Wholesaler DollarDays Chooses Didit as Search Marketing Agency of Record

2009-02-17T13:46:00.001+02:00

Premiere Online Wholesaler DollarDays Chooses Didit as Search Marketing Agency of Record

Cites efficiencies at the keyword level as critical factor in decision.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- Didit, the Inc 500 / Deloitte Fast 500 leader in search engine marketing, is pleased to announce that DollarDays International (www.DollarDays.com)—the premiere online wholesaler and closeout company—has become the newest member of Didit’s client roster.

DollarDays cites Didit’s expertise in driving efficiencies at even the most granular levels as a critical factor in its transition to Didit. Didit’s emphasis on efficiency, explains Marc Joseph, President and CEO of DollarDays, fits with DollarDays’ own approach to business.

“At its core, DollarDays is a business focused on helping clients by offering the best value for every dollar spent, on any item we offer,” says Joseph. “We look for the same commitment to driving efficiency, down to the level of each individual transaction, in our own corporate partners. In Didit, we’ve found that partner for Search Engine Marketing.”

In particular, Joseph cites Didit’s record of success in pinpointing the right keywords for clients to buy, and its sophisticated targeting capabilities, and Didit’s proprietary, real-time optimization technology.

“Helping our clients get the most from their budgets is and has always been central to the Didit corporate DNA,” says Didit President Dave Pasternack. “That efficiency is something we strive for, whatever the economic environment. We’re truly excited about our new partnership with DollarDays, a business that shares this philosophy with us.”

DollarDays comes to Didit from a prior relationship with a different search marketing firm.

About Didit

Didit, a 2007 Inc. 500 / 2007 -2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 firm, provides top-tier SEM Strategy and highly sophisticated analytics, modeling, and technology to produce unmatched SEM results for its over 130 clients. We’ve led the evolution of online advertising since 1996. Visit us at www.Didit.com.

About DollarDays

DollarDays International, LLC is the premiere online wholesaler and closeout company, specializing in helping small businesses compete against larger enterprises—on both selection and price—by offering more than 25,000 high-quality goods at prices close to those at which large chains purchase. For more information, visit www.dollardays.com, or contact DollarDays at sales(at)dollardays.com / 1-877-837-9569.

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Contact Information Abe Mezrich

DID-IT SEARCH MARKETING

http://www.Didit.com

516-255-0500+278

KnowledgePay, Inc. Launches New Enterprise Compensation Software

2009-02-17T13:46:00.000+02:00

KnowledgePay, Inc. Launches New Enterprise Compensation Software

Company aims to improve HR productivity and business results by integrating all enterprise job and compensation data.

Sycamore, IL (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- KnowledgePay Inc. announced the release of its namesake enterprise compensation software. The KnowledgePay platform is designed to help organizations increase return on compensation (http://www.knowledgepay.com)–their single largest investment–and optimize employee engagement.

KnowledgePay integrates in a single software environment all of a company’s many sources of compensation data (http://www.knowledgepay.com/products.html)—including independent market surveys, internal job analyses, job descriptions, organizational relationships, demographics, and other information about jobs and pay. The technology enables compensation professionals to make better decisions, because they have easy access to information and analytic tools.

“Up to 70 percent of an organization’s operating budget is spent on human capital,” said Chris Kelley, KnowledgePay founder and chief executive officer. “Yet, compensation information is scattered around the company in spreadsheets, word-processing documents, ad hoc databases, and even on paper. KnowledgePay makes that pain go away. It enables compensation professionals to analyze jobs consistently across their entire system and make optimal decisions.

KnowledgePay enables organizations to increase HR productivity and enhance the business value HR delivers to senior management. Projects that once required weeks of effort can now be done in a fraction of the time. “KnowledgePay allows my team to focus on providing guidance on compensation instead of being buried in administration,” said Vasu Mirmira, director of compensation at Conseco Inc., a KnowledgePay client and user of the software prototype. “It streamlines our entire compensation process.”

Studies show that knowledge of salary (http://www.knowledgepay.com/products.html) increases employee engagement and job satisfaction. KnowledgePay helps HR place more compensation data in the hands of managers on the frontline, where they can use it to motivate their staff. The same compensation information also provides tools to improve recruiting and retention.

KnowledgePay’s enterprise compensation software (http://www.knowledgepay.com/solutions.html) is delivered on demand via the Internet. “From the beginning, we made sure our architecture offers the highest level of security,” said Shannon Riley, KnowledgePay chief technology officer. “That’s key for our customers, and we are very customer-focused.”

About KnowledgePayrnKnowledgePay delivers enterprise HR software with a relentless focus on compensation intelligence. KnowledgePay’s innovative on-demand technologies help organizations and their people succeed by maximizing engagement, alignment, passion and productivity. KnowledgePay solutions integrate all sources of compensation and job data with groundbreaking analytic tools to drive HR productivity and business results. Learn more about KnowledgePay at http://www.knowledgepay.com.

Contact: Gail DeLanornFisher

Vista/HRmarketerrn

(831) 685-9700

rngdelano(at)fishervista.com

Tom Mandel

KnowledgePayrn

(302) 644-1075

tom(at)tommandel.comrn

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Contact Information Tom Mandel

KnowledgePay

http://www.knowledgepay.com

630-524-5818

SheZoom.com Launches Video Valentine's Day Cards; Singing Valentines Feature People Performing Songs to be Sent as Electronic Greeting Cards

2009-02-12T01:45:00.000+02:00

SheZoom.com Launches Video Valentine's Day Cards; Singing Valentines Feature People Performing Songs to be Sent as Electronic Greeting Cards

SheZoom today launches a lineup of video cards for Valentine's Day that users can send to one another. In each video, someone is singing a song on the topic of love; some are traditional, romantic love songs, while others are original works submitted by users. For every video card, a user can add a private, customized message and send it - attached to the video - in an email to a friend.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 11, 2009 -- SheZoom (http://www.shezoom.com) today launches a lineup of video cards for Valentine's Day (http://www.shezoom.com/valentines-day) that users can send to one another. In each video, someone is singing a song on the topic of love; some are traditional, romantic love songs, while others are original works submitted by users. For every video card, a user can add a private, customized message and send it - attached to the video - in an email to a friend.

There is a song for every experience on the relationship spectrum. Songs like "Sexual Healing", "Your Song", and "Taylor, the Latte Boy" may be for thriving romantic relationships, while others like "I Will Survive" and the original "Um" and "Hug A Nerd" are better suited for those recently ended, about to collapse, or trying to get off the ground relationships.

"With the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, we wanted to have a little fun," said SheZoom CEO Stacey Artandi Seldin. "And we certainly want to acknowledge the many flavors of relationships that exist, and have a video card for everybody. As a result, we offer singing messages for lovers, ex's, girlfriends and even Grandmothers."

A wide range of contributors have posted videos, including professional singers, hobbyists, seniors and comedians. All cards can be accessed at www.shezoom.com/valentines-day.

About SheZoom:

SheZoom is a video website that targets women with a diverse range of programming, seamlessly combining originally produced content with partner and user generated content. SheZoom is an upbeat and engaging community that encourages women to laugh, learn, share and connect. SheZoom partners with experts in fields such as weight loss, fashion, finance, food, parenting and technology in order to deliver positive, credible, and stimulating information and entertainment to women. Founded by Stacey Artandi, SheZoom provides a forum for women everywhere to share common ground and to showcase their talents.

Contact:

Stacey Artandi

(212) 708-0841

Email: marketing (at) shezoom (dot) com

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Contact Information Stacey Artandi

SheZoom

http://www.shezoom.com

2127080841

nFusion Names New VP, Group Creative Director

2009-02-09T19:45:00.000+02:00

nFusion Names New VP, Group Creative Director

Creative Director Richard Heffernan steps up to new role, responsibilities

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) February 9, 2009 -- nFusion, one of the country's leading integrated marketing agencies (http://www.nfusion.com/?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=020909&utm_campaign=rich-promotion), announces the promotion of Richard Heffernan (http://www.nfusion.com/who-we-are/leadership/richard-heffernan?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=020909&utm_campaign=rich-promotion) to vice president and group creative director. Heffernan, formerly a creative director at nFusion, assumes new leadership responsibilities for a creative team that continues to create award-winning work for the agency's clients.

Heffernan joined nFusion in 2003 as an associate creative director and was promoted to creative director one year later, where he oversaw the creative work for clients such as Anheuser-Busch, Comerica Bank, NEC and Nortel. Prior to joining nFusion, Heffernan worked at SicolaMartin, a Y&R agency in Austin.

"We're always looking to hire and develop the best talent for our team and it speaks volumes that Rich has grown into such an effective creative leader," said John Ellett, CEO of nFusion. "He has been instrumental in our ongoing success as a marketing agency, and I look forward to his continuing contribution to our future growth and success."

About nFusion

nFusion is an integrated marketing agency that combines the insight of a marketing consultancy, the creativity of an advertising agency and the expertise of an interactive shop to deliver distinctive, holistic marketing campaigns that produce real, measurable results. This award-winning agency acts as a trusted advisor to respected organizations such as Abbott, Administaff, Anheuser-Busch, Dresser Wayne, Heelys and Nortel. As one of the country's leading integrated marketing agencies, nFusion helps clients successfully navigate the complexities of today's dynamic marketing environment by balancing traditional advertising with a targeted arsenal of digital capabilities that includes display advertising, website design and development, search and e-mail marketing and social media marketing. nFusion is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and can be found online at www.nfusion.com.

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Contact Information Kim Surko

nFusion Group

http://www.nfusion.com/

512-716-7000

I-play Sponsors Battle of the Betrothed

2009-02-06T19:45:00.000+02:00

I-play Sponsors Battle of the Betrothed

Popular Dream Day Wedding casual gaming franchise featured at The Healthy Bride’s Interactive Wedding Event; competition begins February 6 in Seattle.

New York, NY (Vocus) February 6, 2009 -- I-play, the world-leading multi-platform casual game publishing division of Oberon Media, today announced the premier sponsorship of Battle of the Betrothed, The Healthy Bride’s competitive wedding event. In Battle of the Betrothed, eight couples battle against each other through various wedding-themed challenges, with the winning couple receiving an all expense paid honeymoon and other great wedding prizes. The event will feature information and prizes from I-play’s hit Dream Day Wedding game series. Battle of the Betrothed begins February 6 in Seattle, Washington.

“I-play is thrilled to be a sponsor of The Healthy Bride’s Battle of the Betrothed event”, said Mike Breslin, Vice President, Marketing, I-play. “The Dream Day Wedding games have been downloaded more than 50 millions times, have a worldwide audience and are geared toward a core female audience. We believe a fun, interactive, competitive event integrated into a wedding theme, like Battle of the Betrothed, is a perfect match for our fans.”

The Healthy Bride’s Battle of the Betrothed is a fun and challenging event for brides and grooms, as well as a showcase for wedding vendors and sponsors to promote their services. The popular Dream Day Wedding gaming franchise will be highlighted throughout the event. Eight couples will battle it out in a series of eight wedding-themed competitions: wedding cake challenge; wedding invitation challenge; dance challenge; floral design challenge; photography challenge; beauty challenge; and the final urban adventure race through downtown Seattle. The overall winner of the challenges will receive a dream honeymoon getaway. Battle of the Betrothed begins at the Bridal Party brigade on February 6, with a silent auction, and culminates in the Grand Finale on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The Healthy Bride will take the contest on the road traveling to Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA in Fall 2009.

"The Battle of the Betrothed is set to be the ultimate matrimonial match-up”, said Christi Masi, Founder, The Healthy Bride. Its fresh approach to connecting engaged couples and wedding vendors is cutting edge and sure to ignite further innovation within the industry. The Healthy Bride hopes to inspire engaged couples to incorporate healthy lifestyle practices on their big day and beyond."

I-play’s Dream Day Wedding gaming franchise consists of five seek-and-find casual gaming adventures featuring beautiful graphics, unique puzzles and extra levels sure to challenge gamers everywhere. The first title in the franchise, Dream Day Wedding was launched in early 2007 and was followed that same year by Dream Day Honeymoon and Dream Day First Home. Dream Day Wedding: Married in Manhattan launched in 2008 and, in total, all titles have amassed more than 50 million downloads. The next title in the Dream Day Wedding franchise will launch in Spring 2009.

About The Healthy Bride®

The Healthy Bride (www.healthy-bride.com) was founded by Christi Masi to help prepare brides-to-be (and a groom or two!) for their big day through individualized fitness and nutrition programs developed exclusively for their particular goals. Based in Seattle, The Healthy Bride offers bootcamp-style classes, individual and couples training and nutrition counseling for brides in the area, as well as a number of online resources for brides-to-be nationwide, including free workout podcasts, a fitness blog, workout accessories, and Christi Masi's "Healthy Bride Bootcamp DVD" and her book, "The Healthy Bride Guide".

About I-play

I-play, the publishing division of Oberon Media, Inc., is the world’s leading multi-platform casual games publisher. With powerful franchises and massive distribution across PC, Mobile, and Interactive TV, I-play content reaches global consumers across the three most popular entertainment screens, and delivers fun, entertaining, accessible content to casual gamers of all ages. I-play’s PC publishing division (formerly known as Oberon Games) is based in Seattle and created the hit Dream Day Series, as well as the first casual games for bestselling author James Patterson and legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, including the Zeeby’s Awards 2007 Game of the Year, Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile. I-play’s mobile division has delivered some of the biggest selling franchises in the mobile space, including the world’s #1 best-selling racing franchise, The Fast & the Furious, based on the blockbuster movies. I-play’s interactive TV group (formerly PixelPlay) creates and distributes games featuring many top brands including Centipede™, Missile Command®, Asteroids™, Monopoly®, Scrabble®, Boggle®, and Yahtzee™. I-play is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Seattle, San Mateo, London, and Dunfermline, Scotland.

About Oberon Media

Oberon Media, the world’s leading multi-platform casual games company, is the first company to deliver global, integrated casual games solutions across three platforms-online, mobile and interactive television - and at retail. The Oberon Gaming Platform has become the industry standard and been adopted by the world’s leading digital and media companies, such as Microsoft, Comcast, Verizon, MTV Networks, Electronic Arts, MySpace, France Telecom and NHN. The Oberon Media Gaming Platform consists of a full gaming experience that includes a full suite of casual game content, services and features tailored to each partners’ specific needs. Oberon Media’s game publishing division, I-play, works with the industry’s best and award-winning game developers to produce the top selling casual games, which are played across online, mobile, console and iTV platforms in more than a dozen languages. Founded in 2003, Oberon Media is headquartered in New York with offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and is backed by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Oak Investment Partners.

Contact:

Nakiah Cherry Chinchilla

Director, Public Relations & Corporate Communications

Oberon Media

PH: 646/674.1422

Email: Nakiah.CherryChinchilla(at)oberon-media.com

Contact Information Nakiah Chinchilla

Oberon Media

http://www.iplay.com/

646-674-1422

NEF Announces New Consulting & Mapping Product Series

2009-02-05T19:45:00.002+02:00

NEF Announces New Consulting & Mapping Product Series

Optical Fiber Maps & In-depth Feasibility Studies Now Available From Leading Telecom Brokerage

Framingham, Mass. (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 -- NEF, Inc., a leader in dark fiber (http://www.nefiber.com/), custom optical networks (http://www.nefiber.com/), high capacity IP transit (http://www.nefiber.com/) and lit services, announces the launch of their data product series FiberLocator which includes comprehensive reports, analysis and maps specific to the telecommunications and data center industries.

NEF's data products augment their well respected suite of brokerage solutions and are designed to empower enterprises, agents and individuals with information formerly only available to industry insiders. Professionals can use the detailed reports and maps to identify high capacity assets and carriers, compare pricing and network benefits, and to determine go/no-go on IT initiatives.

In a tough economy, companies are seeking to "look before they leap" into expensive but vital IT and telecommunications projects and upgrades. The reports and maps from NEF enable these enterprises to gain valuable market and competitive information along with industry expertise that can help them optimize their strategy and avoid costly mistakes.

"These data products give our customers a crystal ball with regard to their telecom and IT projects," said Steve McCarthy, Vice President of NEF. "Our customers would rather spend a little on in-depth analysis and information than waste hundreds of thousands, if not millions, on the wrong result."

The data products available through NEF are the FiberLocator mapping series and the feasibility study series, both of which provide valuable information to customers wanting complete information and background on a solution set. The FiberLocator reports include a needs assessment, full color maps, competitive information, carrier comparisons and industry analysis. Customers can also request custom map views and hands-on consulting and review of the data. The feasibility studies are designed to provide detailed information on market conditions, possible competitors, cost analysis and solution design. Customers can choose a network or data center feasibility study.

The reports and maps are built on a set of two comprehensive databases recognized within the data center and telecommunications space as leading repositories of information and maps. The FiberLocator database catalogs over 85,000 "lit" buildings in the US comprising 70 competitive local exchange carriers and networks, while FindADataCenter.com is an online database of over 1000 data center properties nationwide.

These knowledge bases coupled with the longevity and deep expertise of the NEF team over the last two decades enable enterprises and agents to get unparalleled intelligence and recommendations. The data products can be found at FiberLocator.com, and information on NEF is available at NEFiber.com.

About NEF

NEF, Inc., is one of the nation's top telecommunications brokerage and consulting firms, offering over 25 years of industry experience and a proven methodology for providing its customers with the best networks, information and pricing available. NEF can provide a broad spectrum of products from dark fiber solutions (http://www.nefiber.com/) to high bandwidth, fully managed optical services (http://www.nefiber.com/). Through their many partners and carrier relationships, NEF designs custom connectivity solutions and provides access to over 70 fiber providers in 48 states, 3.5 million miles of metro and national fiber and over 85,000 lit buildings.

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Contact Information Joy Milkowski

NEF

http://www.nefiber.com/

(720) 939-5858

Search Engine Academy of Oregon is named one of the Top 5 SEO Training Programs by TopSEOs

2009-02-05T19:45:00.001+02:00

Search Engine Academy of Oregon is named one of the Top 5 SEO Training Programs by TopSEOs

Search Engine Academy of Oregon is named a superlative SEO Training Programs company for the month of February 2009 by topseos.

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 -- Search Engine Academy of Oregon has secured the number 4 rank on this month's list of the top 5 SEO training programs (http://www.sea-oregon.com). The monthly rankings list published by TopSEOs.com is a guide to the cream of the crop of internet marketing vendors in the industry.

"It means a lot to Search Engine Academy of Oregon to receive such acknowledgement from a reputed and established source. Being part of this ranking makes us feel like we have been rewarded for our hard work and efforts", said Colleen Wright, President and CEO.

Search Engine Academy of Oregon is included in this list for its consistent performance and the superior services rendered to its SEO training students.

topseos seeks out the leading firms in the industry through rigorous evaluation criteria that includes:

* Competitive advantage

* Superior services and pricing

* Customer and technical support

* Response to client problems

* Innovations that set it apart from the competition

* Overall efficiency

* Overall performance

As part of the evaluation process, students of Search Engine Academy of Oregon are asked to give feedback on general and project specific questions such as:

* Rate your overall experience.

* What type of needs analysis was conducted before work initiated?

* Did the training program tackle relevant issues?

* Is there a noticeable change in your skill set after having attended the training program? If so, what do you now excel at?

* What were the most complex / challenging technical aspect that the training covered?

"The whole industry looks to us to identify reliable and accurate benchmarks and Search Engine Academy of Oregon has proven by its performance that they deserve to be on this coveted list", shared Jeev Trika, partner at topseos.

About Search Engine Academy of Oregon

Search Engine Academy of Oregon is a subsidiary of Response Interactive LLC (http://www.responseim.com), an interactive marketing agency based in Portland Oregon. The Search Engine Academy of Oregon offers 2, 3 and 5 Day SEO Training classes that teach a six step, stress free approach to search engine optimization. For more information on SEO Training programs in Portland, Oregon, please visit the www.sea-oregon.com (http://www.sea-oregon.com/upcoming-workshops/) website.

About topseos

Since its introduction in 2002, topseos has been identified as an independent authority on vendors who supply internet marketing products and services ranging from the best search engine optimization companies to the best pay per click management tools. In addition, topseos connects thousands of businesses each year that are looking for internet marketing services with those who provide it.

With dedicated online presence in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, topseos continues to make a global impact in the internet marketing arena.

Company Contact:

847-329-1159

service @ topseos.com

www.topseos.com

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Contact Information Colleen Wright

Search Engine Academy of Oregon

http://www.sea-oregon.com

503-530-8178

Ezwim Reports Sixth Consecutive Year of Strong Growth and Bottom-Line Profitability

2009-02-05T19:45:00.000+02:00

Ezwim Reports Sixth Consecutive Year of Strong Growth and Bottom-Line Profitability

International expansion and add-on services drive growth

Amsterdam (PRWEB) February 5, 2009 -- Ezwim, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider for Telecom Management Services to enterprises and operators, today announced the sixth year in a row of double digit growth and has achieved 12 consecutive quarters of net profitability in 2008. Ezwim reports a Monthly Recurring Revenue growth of 57% in 2008; international sales increased over 300 percent. The growth demonstrates the increased market demand for Telecom Management services to help enterprises control telecom costs.

New business represents a mix of enterprise and operator customers delivered through direct sales and channel partners, both domestically and internationally. In 2008 Ezwim announced major partnerships with Sympac, KPN's European mobile service provider and Telfort. In May Ezwim launched the MNC Portal, Ezwim's service to help global enterprise to optimize and manage telecom cost and service around the world. Additionally Ezwim introduced Telecom Service Management (TSM) service, a workflow management service that enables enterprises to automate telecom processes. The introduction of Ezwim's add-on services boosted both new sales and increased business within Ezwim's existing customer base.

"Ezwim had a very good year, and a good start to 2009", said Ron van Valkengoed, Managing Director at Ezwim. "These results reinforce our confidence in Ezwim's ability to perform well in today's challenging global economy. Our performance is a tribute to our ability to deliver Telecom Management Services that deliver genuine value to our clients and the international positioning of our company gives us a competitive edge. We enjoy a growing recurring revenue, are cash flow positive and debt-free; we are confident that we will continue our growth in 2009."

The recent announcement of Ezwim's partnership with Texas based Movero to deliver a joint mobile lifecycle management service will strengthen Ezwim's position in the US market. Additionally AOTMP nominated Ezwim for the "Innovation Award", recognizing telecom & IT Management excellence.

In 2009 Ezwim will continue to focus on organic growth through direct sales and global strategic partnerships and selective acquisitions. Also margin improvement will remain an important priority for the company.

About Ezwim

Ezwim, a global leader in Telecom Management, provides Telecom Expense Management (http://www.ezwim.com) and Telecom Service Management software to enterprises and operators. Ezwim's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution enables global organizations to gain visibility into, and control over, the mobile and fixed communications assets and costs. Ezwim services enable dramatic telecom cost reductions and process efficiencies.

For more information contact:

Wendy van Meer, Marketing Manager

Tel: +31 (0)20 888 4388

Email: wvanmeer (at) ezwim.com

ezwim.com (http://www.ezwim.com)

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Contact Information Wendy van Meer

Ezwim

http://www.ezwim.com

+31 20 888 4388

Midprofile Corporation Releases First Mobile Wireless Application to Embed YouTube Videos into eBay Item Listings

2009-02-04T13:45:00.004+02:00

Midprofile Corporation Releases First Mobile Wireless Application to Embed YouTube Videos into eBay Item Listings

Midprofile for eBay 2.0 Extends Features, eBay Sellers Now Can Create Live eBay Listings Remotely with Phone Camera Photos and YouTube Video Clips

Essex, MA (PRWEB) February 4, 2009 -- Midprofile Corporation's new release of Midprofile for eBay 2.0, a wireless eBay listing solution, supports automatic YouTube video integration and other enhancements. An eBay Compatible Application, Midprofile enables users to create and submit secure eBay listings in a single data transmission directly from their mobile phones or smartphones. The new listing appears live on eBay in seconds with all the essential transaction details, images, text and optional video clip in place. The content and visual components of Midprofile for eBay listings are indistinguishable from conventional PC submittals. The portable mobile platform gives eBay sellers the versatility and convenience of creating listings wherever their items are located.

The Midprofile for eBay 2.0 mobile application runs on an extensive range of Java-enabled mobile phones including Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, RIM, HTC and many other manufacturers. The application's compact user interface is optimized for the varying screen sizes of mobile handsets. New generation smartphones with high resolution cameras, Querty-like keyboards, and Wi-Fi access are especially well-suited for Midprofile for eBay use.

Midprofile for eBay 2.0 streamlines the placement of videos and photos in eBay listings. The application's YouTube option enables an eBay seller to film brief item videos with a phone camera then embed a video clip into a new eBay listing with a simple one-click choice. Sellers can record voice and sound with their YouTube videos to promote their eBay items and complement the descriptive text. Midprofile's expanded photo feature allows an eBay seller to capture or import multiple high-quality photos and integrate them into the new listing description. Users can preview the photos on the mobile device and specify the order and automatic placement of up to six full-size photos per eBay listing without the need for photo upload.

Midprofile for eBay's profile-based technology transforms a mobile device into a virtual eBay selling environment. An eBay seller can choose one of Midprofile for eBay's predefined auction-style or fixed price templates to enter item descriptions and transaction details. Sellers also can generate custom profiles that contain personalized settings and preferences.

Available on eBay sites worldwide, Midprofile for eBay can be used as a companion product with other mobile eBay solutions geared to shopping, bidding and messaging.

About Midprofile Corporation:

Midprofile Corporation (http://www.midprofile.com) is a Boston area mobile applications product development and systems integration company. Midprofile also provides consulting services to companies seeking mobile solutions that integrate with SOA and legacy information services and carrier solution platforms. Midprofile is enrolled in developer relationships with major wireless carriers including Sprint, BlackBerry, AT&T, Orange and other international affiliates.

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Contact Information Julia Hammond

Midprofile Corporation

http://www.midprofile.com

(978) 993-0269

World's First Website for Patients to Share Diagnostic-Quality Medical Images

2009-02-04T13:45:00.003+02:00

World's First Website for Patients to Share Diagnostic-Quality Medical Images

Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT®) today publicly announced the world's first free website allowing patients to upload and share diagnostic-quality medical images using nothing but a standard web browser

Durham, NC (PRWEB) February 4, 2009 -- Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT®) today publicly announced the world's first free website allowing patients to upload and share diagnostic-quality medical images using nothing but a standard web browser, www.webpax.com. "Patients can literally email a web link to someone halfway around the world allowing them to instantly view movies of a beating heart," said Brent Reed, HeartIT's Vice President for Sales and Marketing. "And the best part about it is that the service is completely free."

The industry-standard format for medical images is DICOM. Viewing of DICOM-formatted medical images traditionally requires dedicated workstations costing thousands of dollars, which in turn are connected to picture archiving communications and storage (PACS (http://www.webpax.com)) systems costing hundreds of thousands more. All of this makes it practically impossible for the average patient to view images of their own body. Today, however, Web 2.0 technologies are empowering patients with the ability to manage their own electronic medical records.

"When I tried to open the (DICOM) files at home, they wouldn't open with any software that I had on my computer," said Page Watkins, an expectant mother who had received a copy of her baby's sonogram on CD. "I went online, Googled the extension that they were filed with and found that your site offered software to open the files. Even better, your software was able to save these images in a format that could be viewed on a standard DVD player. Needless to say, the slide show was a hit at our family Christmas."

"Many patients don't realize that they have a legal right to request copies of their medical images (http://www.webpax.com)," said Paul Cardullo, HeartIT's Director of Software Development. "All they need to do is ask their doctor for a CD with their images in the standard DICOM format and upload them from any PC or Macintosh computer. Patients can then decide whether or not to allow other people to view their images in a web browser and/or download the DICOM data to another part of the world."

Security on www.webpax.com is based on the same technologies used for online banking. As an added precaution, private information such as names and dates are automatically removed from the DICOM header during uploading.

HeartIT's headquarters are located in North Carolina's Research Triangle. Formed in 2000, HeartIT provides web-based medical image management services and computing systems to large hospitals and regional health care systems, as well as drug and device companies sponsoring multi-center clinical trials. Worldwide, HeartIT's systems currently provide secure web browser access to over 200 million medical images.

More information: www.heartit.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Brent Reed

brent.reed(at)heartit.com

919-323-3001 ext 111

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Contact Information Brent Reed

Heart Imaging Technologies

http://www.webpax.com

919-323-3001 +111

Recorded Books and Three-Time Teacher of the Year Alan Sitomer Partner

2009-02-04T13:45:00.002+02:00

Recorded Books and Three-Time Teacher of the Year Alan Sitomer Partner

Recorded Books has signed Alan Sitomer, highly acclaimed author of young adult literature and three-time Teacher of the Year, to write a high school English curriculum product that will be published in April 2009.

Prince Frederick, MD (Vocus) February 4, 2009 -- Recorded Books has signed Alan Sitomer, highly acclaimed author of young adult literature and three-time Teacher of the Year, to write a high school English curriculum product that will be published in April 2009.

"We are thrilled to work with such a visionary teacher to create a product that will engage students and help them succeed," said Will DeLamater, Recorded Books Vice President of School Sales and Product Development.

The Alan Sitomer BookJam includes materials that Sitomer uses in his inner-city Los Angeles classroom. The program is designed to engage reluctant readers with high-interest literature, elevate core literacy skills, close the Achievement Gap, and produce high-quality results that are reflected in standardized test scores and real-world applications.

Sitomer, whose novel The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez was recently chosen as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers by ALA, said, "Scripted curriculum is not working. Educational companies seem more concerned with corporate profits than effective methodology. This is why I took the time to step aside from writing young adult fiction to create The BookJam." Sitomer added, "All I can say is this stuff works. And it's not rocket science. Kids are kids, and when you can get them to participate in their own education, the sky is the limit."

To sign-up to receive email updates, please visit www.thebookjam.com, or call 1-800-638-1304 for more information.

Recorded Books Contact:

Beth Eaton: 800-638-1304 x1122

270 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

ABOUT RECORDED BOOKS: Recorded Books, a Haights Cross Communications company, produces and distributes unabridged audiobooks and other audio products for schools and libraries, in CD, cassette and Playaway formats. Over 9,000 titles are available for children, young adults, and adults, narrated by professional, award-winning actors. Recorded Books also publishes and distributes curriculum products including Dr. Janet Allen's Plugged-in to Reading (www.pluggedintoreading.com), Plugged-in to Nonfiction, and The Alan Sitomer BookJam (www.thebookjam.com). Packaging is designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, processing, and free MARC records are available. For more information, visit www.recordedbooks.com.

ABOUT HAIGHTS CROSS COMMUNICATIONS: Founded in 1997 and based in White Plains, NY, Haights Cross Communications is a premier educational and library publisher dedicated to creating the finest books, audio products, periodicals, software and online services, serving the following markets: K-12 supplemental education, public library and school publishing, audiobooks, and medical continuing-education publishing. Haights Cross companies include Sundance/Newbridge Educational Publishing (Northborough, MA), Triumph Learning (New York, NY), Buckle Down Publishing (Iowa City, IA), Options Publishing (Merrimack, NH), Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), and Oakstone Publishing (Birmingham, AL). For more information, visit www.haightscross.com.

Safe Harbor Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "potential," and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors may cause our actual results, performances, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements include, among others, changes in external market factors, changes in our business or growth strategy, or an inability to execute our strategy due to changes in our industry or the economy generally, the emergence of new or growing competitors and various other competitive factors. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the events and circumstances described in forward-looking statements contained in this press release will in fact occur. You should read this press release completely and with the understanding that our actual results may be materially different from what we expect. We will not update these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

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Contact Information Beth Eaton

Recorded Books, LLC

http://www.thebookjam.com

410-535-5590 +1122

New Web 2.0 Social Networking App for Organizations Launches

2009-02-04T13:45:00.001+02:00

New Web 2.0 Social Networking App for Organizations Launches

Homeingle.com Helps Groups, Volunteers and Businesses Connect

Kalabazoo, MI (PRWEB) February 4, 2009 -- A new social network for groups and organizations called Homeingle.com (http://www.homeingle.com), has just launched nationwide.

"Homeingle (home + mingle) takes the social features of networks like Facebook and turns them into tools for organizations," says CEO and co-founder Bob Armbrister. "Homeingle helps organizations achieve their goals by allowing them to create groups, manage events, post news, communicate with members, expand their online visibility, and get things done."

Groups that can benefit from Homeingle's free online networking service include:

-Special Interest - The tools available on Homeingle.com allow any organized group to delegate tasks and post needs.

-Nonprofit - Event planners can search for local volunteers who have posted profiles. They can then find individuals whose talents and abilities best match their needs.

-School & Student - Homeingle makes it easy for students to search their area for volunteer opportunities and stay in touch with their community.

-Religious - Members can post needs that can be answered by others... For example, someone could write: 'I need a ride to service next week,' or 'we are collecting items for the Salvation Army.' These messages are then automatically circulated among group members.

-Community - Homeingle encourages collaboration and information sharing within communities by providing an online venue for conversations and news articles.

For a live tutorial and more information about how Homeingle works, check out: What is Homeingle - Video Tutorial (http://videos.homeingle.com/whatishomeingle.html)

Business Tie-In

Commercial vendors can expand their market opportunities on Homeingle. For a monthly fee, Homeingle's online platform is available to businesses that can respond to product and service needs listed by groups on Homeingle. To join, go to: Homeingle for Business (http://business.homeingle.com)

High-Value Destination

Together target groups and commercial vendors make-up hundreds of thousands of organizations with millions of members. Homeingle will leverage the strong relationships between groups and their members to create new sales opportunities for businesses that can meet the needs of organizations registered on Homeingle.

For more information, and/or to create your own profile or group on Homeingle, go to: Homeingle.com (http://www.homeingle.com)

More About Homeingle: Homeingle is a software-as-a-service solution that merges the capabilities of Web 2.0 with project and event management, ecommerce, online marketing and web search. Homeingle offers its platform to groups and organizations as an easy way to plan, schedule, organize, staff, promote and execute events, projects and activities. Revenue is generated by commercial vendors who pay Homeingle for access to needs posted by organizations. This creates opportunities for businesses in markets that were previously hidden, or just too small to serve.

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Contact Information Michele Sobota

Homeingle

http://www.homeingle.com

269.873.3373

Rural Minnesota School District Transforms Student Achievement With Perspective From Pearson

2009-02-04T13:45:00.000+02:00

Rural Minnesota School District Transforms Student Achievement With Perspective From Pearson

Educators Reach Every Student With Individualized Learning Roadmaps

Bloomington, Minn. (PRWEB) February 4, 2009 -- Meeting the academic needs of every student is no small task for Onamia Public Schools, a rural district in central Minnesota. With a population of 750 students residing across a large geographic area, a free/reduced lunch rate of nearly 70 percent and no public library within the district boundaries, providing every student with targeted resources seemed nearly impossible until the district discovered Perspective (http://www.pearsonperspective.com) ™, an online remediation and enrichment tool from Pearson that ties assessment to instruction.

Perspective provides students, families and educators with a personalized roadmap to student improvement through targeted resources based on student test scores. It helps families understand how students are performing, helps educators prepare for their classes and details what to do to help students succeed. The Minnesota Department of Education provides access to Perspective for Minnesota students, families and educators as part of its efforts to encourage academic excellence for all students.

Perspective's Learning Locator™ gives Onamia students learning materials scientifically selected to help them succeed. Each student receives a unique code on his or her state assessment report, which provides access to Perspective's online resources that are targeted to meet individual learning needs. Students can access explanations, instructions, activities and practice quizzes focused on the state's benchmarks. They can work through the activities and learning tools on their own or at the direction of a teacher or family member.

"Onamia Public Schools is a great example of how school districts are using Perspective to make the connection between student assessment results and learning needs," said Douglas Kubach, president and CEO, Assessment and Information, Pearson. "With this powerful Web-based tool, teachers have a way to individualize instruction that is both easy and effective."

Some teachers at Onamia are taking advantage of Perspective's Assignment Sheet feature (http://www.pearsonperspective.com), which allows teachers to address specific needs throughout the school year. Teachers review and select state-aligned learning resources from the available content libraries and then create an assignment sheet for distribution to students on paper or electronically.

As educators align standards to their curriculum, instruction and assessment, they are able to use Perspective tools and resources to support state learning goals seamlessly. "They're excited to know there's this resource available to them that's aligned to the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments II (MCA-II)," said Meg Litts, the district's professional development and curriculum specialist.

With easy access from any computer, Onamia students can use Perspective to stay on top of their studies when they're home sick, on vacation or away from the classroom. When students are leaving for a school break, teachers can assign them games or activities that will help build particular skills.

In addition, Perspective is used in Onamia's afterschool programs. "It's a great resource during unstructured time. The teachers in our afterschool programs can guide the students as they go online and bridge the connection between the classroom and after school," said Litts.

"Having teachers understand the alignment process is golden," she added, "because it helps them see the larger picture - and they're sharing best practices."

More information about Perspective and a complete case study featuring Onamia Public Schools are available at http://www.pearsonperspective.com/.

About Onamia Public Schools

Onamia Public Schools serves 750 students hailing from a wide geographic area across central Minnesota, approximately 90 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The district includes the Early Childhood Family Education Center, Onamia Elementary School, Onamia Secondary School, the Kokesh Area Learning Center alternative school, as well as the Mille Lacs Academy residential treatment program.

About Pearson

Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the global leader in education and education technology, reaches and engages today's digital natives with effective and personalized learning, as well as dedicated professional development for their teachers. This commitment is demonstrated in the company's investment in innovative print and digital education materials for preK through college, student information systems and learning management systems, teacher professional development, career certification programs, and testing and assessment products that set the standard for the industry. The company's respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Benjamin Cummings, PEMSolutions, Stanford 10, SuccessNet, MyLabs, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker and many others. Pearson's comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student at every level of education. Pearson's commitment to education for all is supported by the global philanthropic initiatives of the Pearson Foundation. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. For more information, go to www.pearson.com.

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Contact Information LISA WOLFE

Pearson

http://www.pearsonperspective.com

773-227-1049

Adam Gaber

212-641-6118

Allvoices.com Surpasses One Million Monthly Visitors

2009-02-03T19:45:00.001+02:00

Allvoices.com Surpasses One Million Monthly Visitors

Interest in Citizen Journalism makes Allvoices the Fastest Growing Participatory News Site on the Web

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2009 -- allvoices.com (http://www.allvoices.com/), the worldwide civic and citizen news hub, today announced it has surpassed the one million monthly visitors mark just half a year after its official launch in July 2008. The milestone makes allvoices.com the fastest growing participatory media outlet on the Web. Visitor traffic has grown exponentially month over month, driven by breaking, eyewitness coverage of worldwide current events, the increasing popularity of simple Web2.0 publishing tools and the ubiquity of mobile, Internet-connected devices which allow anyone bearing witness to news to become a front-line reporter.

According to web measurement firm Quantcast, allvoices.com has become a global top 3000 web destination. The allvoices community provides eyewitness news reports and perspective free from traditional editorial oversight and censorship characteristic of global media organizations. allvoices' Web site aggregates, contextualizes and categorizes a broad base of stories and individual perspectives through unedited points of view, and many of the news items are breaking exclusives (http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/2411205-new-google-earth-explores-underwater-and-mars). Allvoices also aggregates traditional sources to deliver a unique set of contributor and mainstream perspectives which presents a holistic view of world events.

"Allvoices publishes from a grassroots, on-the-ground perspective, free from selective editing, censorship and biases inherent in the global mainstream editorial world," said Amra Tareen (http://www.allvoices.com/team), allvoices.com Co- Founder and CEO. "The fact we're seeing this much momentum just six short months after our launch demonstrates how compelling we are to people looking for deeper perspectives or news other outlets won't or can't cover due to editorial slant or resource constraints. Citizen journalism is a well-documented and growing trend, and allvoices is positioned well to be the center of its universe."

Using proprietary algorithms, allvoices utilizes more than 3,500 mainstream feeds and online sources of news (http://www.allvoices.com/about) to provide relevancy and context for user generated news. This provides a level of security which vets contributed stories for authenticity. Story rank on the home page is determined by the number and diversity of other sources citing the particular news event, and community-activity on the report. Anyone can contribute stories, and citizen journalists are further incentivized through Allvoices' Excellence in Citizen Media incentive program.

Started in August, 2008, the allvoices.com Excellence in Citizen Media incentive program (http://www.allvoices.com/incentive) rewards on-the-ground news and opinion contributors from around the world with a six-month cash incentive. The initiative experiments with new reporting models to reward writers, journalists, bloggers, students, photographers, video makers and citizen reporters for their creative works. Contributors of news and opinion can earn up to $10,000 depending on the quality and viewership of their reports and contributions. Participation in the program has been growing steadily since its inception, and top contributors are frequently highlighted on the front page.

Allvoices helps people express their views immediately by writing about what concerns them and provides the platform to update the event regularly. Allvoices.com was created to allow citizen reporting from any part of the world. The discussions range from banal to thought- provoking, but all are interesting. The writers are experts, novices, bloggers, writers, and journalists, each having a thought to share and a view to express.

About allvoices, Inc.

allvoices' mission is to create a global community for sharing news, videos, images and opinions from multiple points of view that invoke an emotional connection between individual perspectives from around the world. A community of diverse, engaged and globally minded citizens serves as news reporters, opinion leaders and publishers to share with the world the realities on-the-ground. Allvoices.com brings together context, insight and diversity of opinions around a broad range of topics and issues on the global, national and local levels. allvoices is one of the largest global communities offering unedited and relevant news and perspectives in one place. Using a set of proprietary algorithms, allvoices utilizes professional and online news sources, blogs, images and videos to determine relevancy, foster credibility and maintain openness with each contribution made to the site.

For cell phone reporting and contributing:

International SMS - (Please check the coverage table at http://www.allvoices.com/sms)

+45 609 910280

+61 427 229537

+44 780 0000352

United States SMS

864237/VOICES (US)

MMS and Email

mms (at) allvoices (dot) com

report (at) allvoices (dot) com

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Contact Information Amra Tareen

Allvoices

http://www.allvoices.com

1-415-391-1073

Google's Matt Cutts To Give Keynote Speech at PubCon South, Austin, 11-13 March 2009

2009-02-03T19:45:00.000+02:00

Google's Matt Cutts To Give Keynote Speech at PubCon South, Austin, 11-13 March 2009

PubCon, the search engine and Internet marketing conference and expo, will feature a keynote speech by Matt Cutts, head of Google's search quality control, at PubCon South, Norris Executive Conference Center, Austin, Texas, on March 11-13, 2009.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 3, 2009 -- PubCon, (http://www.pubcon.com) the search engine and Internet marketing conference and expo, will feature a keynote speech by Matt Cutts, head of Google's search quality control, at PubCon South, Norris Executive Conference Center, Austin, Texas, on March 11-13, 2009.

Brett Tabke, PubCon's organizer and WebmasterWorld's CEO, said, "I'm delighted to announce Matt will join us in Austin to deliver a keynote speech for our attendees. With Matt's approachable style, he's helped numerous webmasters at previous events, so I look forward to welcoming him at the Norris Executive Conference Center in Texas."

PubCon South will bring a new marketing opportunity for businesses and attendees to capitalise on one of the major tech hubs around Austin, Houston and Dallas. PubCon South is a multi-track conference with an extensive program of educational, highly topical, with cutting-edge Internet marketing knowledge shared with attendees.

Speakers should apply with their proposal as soon as possible as places are limited.

Early bird conference registration is now open at pubcon.com (http://www.pubcon.com)

About PubCon

PubCon is a multi-track educational conference hosted by SearchEngineWorld & WebmasterWorld. PubCon events are for thought leaders and professionals in search engine and Internet marketing to gather and to share best practices in the design, development, promotion and marketing of their Internet businesses and brands.

For more information about the conference, contact Brett Tabke at 512-231-8107 or brett at webmasterworld.com.

In the U.K., contact Neil Marshall at 512-231-8107 ext 106 or engine at webmasterworld.com.

For more details about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact Strategic Marketing Director Joseph Morin at 512-231-8107 ext 104 or joe at webmasterworld.com

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Contact Information NEIL MARSHALL

WebmasterWorld Inc.

http://www.pubcon.com

512-231-8107

The Albany Group Approved as Alliance Partner with NPA -- The Worldwide Recruitment Network

2009-02-03T13:45:00.000+02:00

The Albany Group Approved as Alliance Partner with NPA -- The Worldwide Recruitment Network

Albany to provide payroll funding and processing for NPA's North American and international members

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) February 3, 2009 -- The Albany Group has been officially approved by NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network as an official alliance partner for payroll (http://www.thealbanygroup.com/page.asp?section=25§ionTitle=Independent+Contractor+Management) funding and processing for its North American and international members

Albany, a leading global contingent workforce management (http://www.thealbanygroup.com/USA/page.asp?section=86§ionTitle=About+Us) company, will provide contractor placement assistance for NPA members through a variety of service - Employer of Record (http://www.thealbanygroup.com/usa/page.asp?section=126§ionTitle=Contractor+Management%2C+Payroll+%26+Compliance) for W-2 Contractors, Agent of Record for 1099 Independent Contractors and Corp-to-Corp Contractors in the United States and over 70 countries worldwide.

As a key benefit, Albany fully funds and processes payroll for the contractors placed by NPA Member firms, by offloading payroll, taxes, benefits and insurance requirement that NPA Members are not set up to handle. Albany also ensures that independent contractor placements meet IRS and individual state compliance regulations.

Albany’s flexibility and significantly lower fees than staffing firms enable NPA members to be both responsive and competitive in filling employer needs. It reinforces their sense of NPA as a “one-stop shop,” and enables employers to meet their staffing needs when their recruiting budget is exhausted or frozen.

This Alliance partnership will allow NPA firms to focus on client’s requirement – making superior placements that generate success.

About Albany

Albany’s innovation and professionalism over the last 20 years has helped it grow into the market leader for contingent workforce management solutions. With offices on six continents serving clients in more than 70 countries, Albany enables the most successful recruiters and staffing firms to outsource the employment, compliance and administration of their contract placements.

About NPA

NPA, The Worldwide Recruitment Network connects premier independent recruiting firms located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Americas to facilitate cooperative, split-fee placements. NPA has over 425 members and is located in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Contact:

Jason Posel

Senior Vice President, The Americas

1-800-664-5508

jason.posel(at)thealbanygroup.com

www.thealbanygroup.com/usa

Dave Nerz

President

NPA, The Worldwide Recruiting Network

+1.616.455.6776 ext 19

dnerz(at)npaworldwide.com

www.npaworldwide.com

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Contact Information Jason Posel

Albany

http://www.thealbanygroup.com/usa/

954-332-2366

DirectLaw, Inc., Launches its Virtual Law Firm Platform™ for Solos and Small Law Firms

2009-02-02T19:45:00.000+02:00

DirectLaw, Inc., Launches its Virtual Law Firm Platform™ for Solos and Small Law Firms

eLawyering Expert, Richard Granat, Challenges Conventional Law Firm Model

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 2, 2009 -- DirectLaw, Inc (http://www.directlaw.com/). today announced, at the LEGALTECH Trade Show in New York, the legal technology industry's largest trade show, the release of its virtual law firm platform (http://www.directlaw.com/) for solo practitioners and small law firms. The DirectLaw Virtual Law Firm Platform(TM) will allow solo practitioners and small law firms to service consumers and compete technologically with larger firms by using Web-enabled automated document assembly that can be bundled with legal advice.

The DirectLaw Virtual Law Firm Platform(TM) is a "virtual law firm" in a box for attorneys who want to "put their practice on the Web". It comes complete with a secure, online administrative dashboard to manage the client relationship and includes integrated e-commerce features for online credit card purchases. This dashboard enables on-demand retrieval and review of client documents, includes upload/download features to share drafts and deliver final documents, and provides a secure MyLegalAffairs(TM) Web space where clients communicate with their attorney.

Within the MyLegalAffairs(TM) web space, clients purchase legal documents and services, interact with attorneys, and receive legal advice. Choosing from hundreds of common legal documents, clients enter their data and instantly create a document ready for attorney review. Available documents include wills, powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, marital separation agreements, divorce pleadings, and a complete collection of state-specific business documents such as corporation and LLC formation. Clients are charged a fixed fee, rather than billed by the hour, and purchase legal services online using a credit card.

Virtual Law Firm Platform(TM) is a software as a service (SaaS) turnkey solution that integrates seamlessly with a firm's existing web site. Attorneys do not have to be programmers to offer automated and web-enabled legal documents to their clients. There is no software to install or hardware to maintain.

"The proliferation of non-lawyer legal document preparation web sites serving consumers and small businesses has been taking market share from solos and small law firms," said attorney and eLawyering expert Richard Granat, president of DirectLaw. "It is time for law firms to fight back with real legal services online at affordable prices for moderate- and middle-income clients. Non-lawyer legal document preparation services, which hold themselves out as having legal expertise, have no basis for comparing themselves with law firms, as they do not provide legal advice."

"Using DirectLaw's Virtual Law Firm Platform, we have been able to connect with consumers over the Internet and expand our reach from just the city of Baltimore to consumers throughout the state of Maryland," said Robert Grossbart, a Baltimore, Maryland-based bankruptcy attorney. "Consumers who do everything over the Internet also want to be able to connect over the Web with their lawyers when they have legal problems. This is the future for the legal profession."

Richard Susskind, author of "The End of Lawyers? Rethinking the Nature of Legal Services" and UK legal futurist, in writing about the DirectLaw model, comments that "Granat aims to offer his service at the same price as purely online systems but with the added advantages (in interpersonal and liability terms) of having a qualified lawyer involved. He is showing that legal technology can be deployed easily and cheaply by small practices."

The DirectLaw Virtual Law Firm Platform is licensed on a subscription basis. There is no set-up charge. The subscription includes state-specific interactive automated document libraries in wills and trusts, consumer issues, business law, and family law. A virtual law firm site can be operational within 10 days from sign-up.

About DirectLaw, Inc.:

DirectLaw, Inc. based in Owings Mills, MD and Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, is a subsidiary of Epoq US, Inc, the leading provider of automated legal forms and documents over the Internet to consumers and small business in the United States. Epoq US operates a large network of automated legal form web sites such as SmartLegalForms.com (http://www.smartlegalforms.com/), that are powered by Rapidocs (http://www.rapidocs.com/)(R), its proprietary web-enabled and interactive document automation technology. Rapidocs® was developed by Epoq US's sister company in the United Kingdom, Epoq Group Limited (http://www.epoq.co.uk/), the leading web-based automated legal forms and legal document provider in the UK, and the sponsor of the consumer oriented MyLawyer network of law firms.

About Richard Granat:

Richard Granat (http://www.directlaw.com/team.asp) is President and founder of DirectLaw, Inc., and Epoq US, Inc. He is also managing partner of Maryland Family Lawyer (http://www.marylandfamilylawyer.com/) a virtual law firm that is the prototype for the DirectLaw Virtual Law Firm Platform(TM). Mr. Granat is also co-chair of the eLawyering Task Force of the Law Practice Management Section, a member of the Section Council of the American Bar Association, serves on the Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services of the ABA, and a fellow in the College of Law Practice Management.

Mr. Granat has been involved in developing innovative legal services delivery systems for over 30 years -- first as President and Dean of the Philadelphia Institute for Paralegal Training, the nation's first paralegal school, -- and then as the founder of Automated Legal Systems, Inc., one of the first legal software companies to publish legal software applications for the personal computer. He is a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Bar.

For additional information or to access a demo of the DirectLaw Virtual Law Firm Platform, contact:

Pam Andrews

DirectLaw, Inc.

http://www.directlaw.com

561-656-2080

1-866-497-8615

pam (at) directlaw.com

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Contact Information Pam Andrews

DirectLaw, Inc.

http://www.directlaw.com

1-866-497-8615

AssureSign LLC Launches New Version of AssureSign Electronic Signature Software

2009-02-02T13:45:00.000+02:00

AssureSign LLC Launches New Version of AssureSign Electronic Signature Software

New version provides enhanced features, customization, additional signature options and document validation

Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) February 2, 2009 -- AssureSign LLC, a leader in electronic signature technology, officially released the latest offering of its AssureSign product, AssureSign v2.0.2. This new release offers a host of new features and options that further enhance the management of the application as well as the customer experience when signing documents electronically. Some highlights of the new offering include:

• Certified Signature -- AssureSign's biometric electronic signature technology has been broadly accepted as providing one of the most comprehensive service-based, electronic, hand-written signatures on the market today. AssureSign v2.0.2 introduces a certified signature alternative, which visually distinguishes typed signatures from other typed data input areas created in the signature process. Printed metadata, including date and timestamp, IP address and unique document identification number, appears embedded around the signature data to authenticate the signature.

• Customization and Branding -- A signature-site customization tool enables account administrators to import custom logos or graphics, add custom messages and page header information, and embed links that will be displayed during the signing process.

• Enhanced Integration -- Settings that allow users to customize the default redirection URL upon signing step completion for tighter integration of the signing experience into their existing business process workflow.

• Enhanced Forensics -- Document creators have exposure to signatory IP addresses in document lifecycle reporting.

• Improved License Management -- Easier visibility and access to per-seat license settings, with online ability to request additional licenses.

• Enhanced Security and Document Validation -- An online document validation tool allows users with a document signed via AssureSign to validate its authenticity and confirm that the document has not been tampered with.

"Enhancements in AssureSign 2.0.2, particularly the ability to choose between biometric and certified signatures, are significant to the usability of the product," said David W. Brinkman, AssureSign's Chief Executive Officer. "Users now have the capability to customize AssureSign to reflect their personal preferences and coincide with their organization's look and feel, enriching the end user experience. And since AssureSign is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application, existing customers can immediately have this new functionality without having to upgrade any software on their system."

About AssureSign LLC

AssureSign LLC is a leading provider of web-based electronic signature solutions, featuring unique, patent-pending technology that allows for the execution of any document with forensically identifiable, biometric signatures. AssureSign is a highly secure and flexible "cloud computing" application, that requires absolutely no downloads for the document originator or the document signer. Using the standards-based DocumentNOW integration tool, AssureSign can easily integrate with existing business processes within any enterprise, regardless of size. AssureSign customers consistently experience dramatic cost savings, as well as significant reduction in the time to execute documents. For more information visit www.assuresign.com.

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Contact Information Sharon Fleischer

AssureSign LLC

http://www.assuresign.com

(407) 670-0400

CollegeWeekLive Announces Return of University of Phoenix as Exhibitor at March 25-26 Event

2009-01-28T19:45:00.000+02:00

CollegeWeekLive Announces Return of University of Phoenix as Exhibitor at March 25-26 Event

University of Phoenix Returns as Exhibitor to CollegeWeekLive Scheduled for March 25-26. Attendees of World's Biggest College Fair, CollegeWeekLive, Can Find Scholarships at Event. CollegeWeekLive Makes Admissions Easy With Hundreds of Colleges Available to Meet Online with Students. Tens of Thousands of High School Students Attend for FREE. To Sign-Up or Learn More, Visit CollegeWeekLive.com (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com).

Needham, MA (PRWEB) January 28, 2009 -- CollegeWeekLive (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com) (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com), the world's biggest college fair which next meets March 25th and 26th, today announced the return of University of Phoenix (NYSE: APOL) as a featured exhibitor. University of Phoenix, which offers both campus and online degree programs, will be joining more than 250 schools participating in the Spring event. CollegeWeekLive makes college admissions easier and more convenient for high school students because it offers a wealth of information in one place, at the click of a mouse.

In addition to offering students the ability to meet live online with admissions and financial aid representatives from hundreds of colleges, CollegeWeekLive also features live presentations and Q & A with experts on college admissions topics, video chat with students on college campuses, and the opportunity to learn about scholarships, such as those awarded by University of Phoenix.

As a leader in higher education, University of Phoenix is unique in its ability to provide individuals with access to their academic goals through an array of scholarship programs. For more information about these scholarship programs, interested parties may visit Phoenix.edu/Scholarships (http://www.phoenix.edu/scholarships).

"University of Phoenix is committed to providing access to education, so participating in CollegeWeekLive with other schools to make it easier for future graduates to find a degree program that best suits them makes sense to our mission. Also, the University prides itself in innovation and this one-stop shop venue allows prospective students to easily download program collateral, learn about and apply for scholarships, and pose questions to a live representative via text and video chats during the fair," said Amy Stanar-Normann, a Vice-President at the University of Phoenix's online campus.

Spring is historically when high school juniors kick-off the college admissions search in earnest, so CollegeWeekLive March is expected to be the biggest CollegeWeekLive yet. To learn more and sign-up to attend for free, visit CollegeWeekLive.com (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com).

About CollegeWeekLive

CollegeWeekLive (http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com) is the world's biggest college fair and it meets entirely online. With hundreds of colleges and universities exhibiting and more than 125,000 registrants, CollegeWeekLive events revolutionize college admissions, making the process easier and more cost-effective by bringing students, parents, counselors and colleges together online, transcending time and distance. CollegeWeekLive is free to attendees.

View coverage of CollegeWeekLive on ABC World News with Charles Gibson (http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6248624).

CollegeWeekLive is produced by PlatformQ (http://www.PlatformQ.com), whose mission is to connect people, companies, organizations and associations worldwide to meet, interact and learn from leading experts and thought leaders through proven interactive tools at online events.

CollegeWeekLive and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

Contacts: Martha Collins, 617-938-6008

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Contact Information Martha Collins

PlatformqQ, LLC.

http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com

(617) 938-6008

Sal Gilberto

PlatformQ, LLC.

http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com

(617) 938-6006

DreamIt Ventures Opens Application Process for 2009

2009-01-26T13:45:00.003+02:00

DreamIt Ventures Opens Application Process for 2009

DreamIt will provide pre-seed funding and guidance to aspiring technology entrepreneurs. Applications are open for Innovators, Strategists and Hackers. Each selected company/team receives a Dollarship™ of between $10,000 and $25,000, depending on the number of team members and other circumstances. In addition, each company will receive valuable service and counsel from top service providers, and priceless guidance from mentors, advisors and other participants at no charge to the team/company.

(PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- DreamIt Ventures, a Philadelphia pre-seed venture firm, officially launched its 2009 program; opening applications for Innovators, Strategists and Hackers.

The 2009 program will mirror the success of its 2008 program; funding another 10-15 companies and offering selected startup companies pre-seed funding; guidance from a team of hand-selected mentors, counsel and services from leading legal and accounting firms; and a roster of nationally recognized speakers to provide insight into launching great companies. The culmination of the program is a Demo Day which is attended by strategic partners, angel investors and venture capitalists. The program will continue to focus on a strong collaborative atmosphere. "Working alongside 12 different startups last year in the open, communal atmosphere was one of the greatest features of the program," stated Peter Groverman, Founder and CEO of TapInko, a DreamIt 2008 company.

Applications are being accepted from entrepreneurs with big ideas that are committed to turning their ideas into a business. Applications are also being accepted for Strategists (highly skilled business executives) and Hackers (uber-developers), interested in partnering with startups over the summer. "Entrepreneurs provide the vision and the idea, and if they need help Hackers can provide the expertise to build it and Strategists can provide the market and operations knowledge to help the business succeed. These three disciplines come together to build strong companies," adds co-founder David Bookspan.

Applications for DreamIt 09 summer session are currently being accepted online at www.dreamitventures.com. Early acceptances will be offered to select teams in 2009, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

For more information about DreamIt Ventures, visit www.dreamitventures.com.

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Contact Information KATRINA HAYDAY WESTER

DreamIt Ventures, LLC

http://www.DreamItVentures.com

610-721-9315

Steven Welch

DreamIt Ventures

http://www.dreamitventures.com

610-608-3188

Get a Job Without Leaving Home

2009-01-26T13:45:00.002+02:00

Get a Job Without Leaving Home

VisualCV.com and eJobFairs.net Team Up to Connect Job Seekers and Employers

Reston, VA (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- VisualCV, Inc., the company reinventing the resume for the digital age, today announced a new collaboration with eJobFairs.net, a division of Complete Career Network Inc. whereby the two companies will bring together job seekers and employers in a hassle-free online venue. Combining their expertise, these career innovators will host the ultimate live job fair over the Internet on February 3rd --bringing together more than 20 employers and recruiters who will offer a range of positions within the high tech sector.

"Using their VisualCVs, job seekers can interview with hiring companies live from any computer, and demonstrate exactly why they should get the job by embedding standout work samples and career achievements," said CEO Jeff Hunter, CEO of VisualCV. "Working with eJobFairs, we're able to offer our VisualCV.com members direct access to VisualCV employers in a real-time virtual environment -- enabling them to gain a competitive advantage and further their job seeking and networking capabilities."

Unlike other approaches, VisualCV allows job seekers to embed work samples, testimonials, professional qualifications and more, in order stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs. Privacy settings ensure that VisualCVs can be shared selectively based on the sensitivity of their content or published widely as an Internet-based career biography.

"Uniting these innovative technology applications within the career marketplace, we are offering a new approach to searching for a job and attending career fairs," said Hunter.

To register for the online job fair visit www.visualcvjobfairs.com. Participation is free for job seekers however candidates are required to have a VisualCV, which is also free and easy to build at www.visualcv.com.

The eJobFair experience takes the frustration and the cost out of looking for a new job. There's no phone tag with the hiring manager, no travel to attend, and no standing in line for hours. Hiring Managers benefit from having easy access to potential candidate's VisualCVs and by having the ability to streamline the effort typically associated with background research.

"These live and fully interactive job fairs are not virtual, they are real events where job seekers and employers meet and interview one-on-one with each other in real time," said Jason Vrane, Vice President of Client Services for Complete Career Network Inc.

Leading IT and technology companies like Graham Staffing, Hoffman CFO, Mansonboro Partners, Motley Fool, Nextforce, Proxy Personnel, Rosetta, SportsPlex, The Heiden Group, and The Richmond Group are already signed up for the eJobFair, using their own company VisualCV as a way to communicate why they are a great place to work and list the vacant positions they are seeking to fill. The event will take place from 10am to 3pm EST on Tuesday 3rd February.

eJobFairs.net, has been developing and conducting the electronic job fair format since early 2005. Owned and operated by Complete Career Network Inc., eJobFairs.net offers employers "freedom from the booth™", their software and website allow employers and job seekers to meet online and interview live on specific dates and times for specific areas and industries or demographic interests

About VisualCV, Inc.

VisualCV, Inc. has reinvented the resume to make it more relevant for job searching, networking, business development and career progression within today's Web 2.0 environment. VisualCV, Inc. provides technology and support for the VisualCV, the VisualCV.com community and "Powered by VisualCV" private-label platform. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company has received investments from one of the world's leading executive search firms, Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII), and Valhalla Partners. For more information or to create a VisualCV, please visit www.visualcv.com.

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Contact Information Narda Shirley

Visualcv Inc.

http://www.visualcv.com

+44 7770 888318

Chris McCoin

508.429.5988

First Ever iPhone Application for Insurance Quotes Unveiled

2009-01-26T13:45:00.001+02:00

First Ever iPhone Application for Insurance Quotes Unveiled

2insure4less.com is pleased to unveil a new and easier way to get insurance quotes on the go. Insurance Shopper iPhone application is the first ever mobile phone application of its kind. Now iPhone and iPod Touch owners can receive insurance quotes (http://www.2insure4less.com/) directly through their mobile device.

North Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- 2insure4less.com is pleased to unveil a new and easier way to get insurance quotes on the go. Insurance Shopper iPhone application is the first ever mobile phone application of its kind. Now iPhone and iPod Touch owners can receive insurance quotes (http://www.2insure4less.com/) directly through their mobile device.

This new application for iPhone and iPod Touch helps insurance shoppers in every part of the United States save money and find insurance quotes. Unlike many iPhone applications, Insurance Shopper is completely free. The Insurance Shopper application keeps consumers from having to conduct a time consuming search for affordable insurance quotes. Instead of tediously filling out online forms over and over again, the Insurance Shopper allows the consumer to input their information one time through the secure 2insure4less.com server and acquire the insurance quote (http://www.2insure4less.com/) they are looking for almost instantly.

The Insurance Shopper application accomplishes a thorough and meticulous search in a short amount of time. The Insurance Shopper is an unbiased insurance quotes finder that locates the most competitive insurance quote based on the information submitted through the application. Within minutes, the iPhone user has insurance quotes from multiple insurers to compare.

http://www.2insure4less.com

6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Ste 460

North Hollywood, CA 91606

Phone: 800.647.2164

Fax: 800.647.2142

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Contact Information Furkat Kasimov

2insure4less.com

http://www.2insure4less.com

800-647-2164

Affine Systems and TVbytheNumbers.com Launch YouTube Broadcast Statistics Page

2009-01-26T13:45:00.000+02:00

Affine Systems and TVbytheNumbers.com Launch YouTube Broadcast Statistics Page

Affine systems and TVbytheNumbers.com have completed their Alpha testing of Affine's new broadcast measurement page, releasing analysis on relative viewership between the top 8 News networks, both broadcast and cable, for content on YouTube. The data is now available in Beta format on this url: TVbytheNumbers.com/category/new-technology/youtube.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- Affine systems and TVbytheNumbers.com have completed their Alpha testing of Affine's new broadcast measurement page, releasing analysis on relative viewership between the top 8 News networks, both broadcast and cable, for content on YouTube. The data is now available in Beta format on this url: http://TVbytheNumbers.com/category/new-technology/youtube. Bill Gorman, Editor of TVbytheNumbers.com says "This is great data the industry needs. We have been looking for a way to gather and report this data since we began tracking and analyzing TV numbers in 2007. Affine Systems has unique data and we are flattered to have early access to it. Take FOX News for example, Affine has been tracking the relative strengths of FOX vs CNN since the November sweeps and while they both have about the same amount of content uploaded consistently we see roughly twice as many views on Fox as CNN, but with more time per video over at CNN." Bill notes "This information will be very interesting to our readers as viewing of video shifts from the television to the computer screen."

Fox News CNN

Total Videos detected 5,333 4,704

Total Minutes of all videos: 27,899 20,133

YouTube reported views of the videos: 108,596,334 57,679,264

Total reported Hours Viewed: 9,828,413 6,607,792

Table 1 Data from Affine Systems News segment analysis of YouTube videos as of 1/15/2009

Affine systems collects this information by examining videos on YouTube for Network logos, personalities or visually distinct objects to determine their probable owner outside of official channels. The period under analysis began November 1st 2008. In addition to the news cluster, a wide variety of analysis segments have been created ranging from cable networks such as SciFi and Discovery to broadcast networks such as ABC and FOX News. Statistics are also being collected now on personalities as well as brands and even Cartoon characters such as Stewie from The Family Guy.

John Palfrey, Vice Dean at Harvard Law School notes that "While most copyright enforcement technology to date has used Fingerprinting or Digital Watermarking to collect information about "escaped content", Affine Systems' technology is distinct from these approaches and could be effectively used by Portals to protect their sites from having content uploaded illegally." He says "Affine is free of the onerous requirements of uploading that we see with fingerprinting and the preprocessing costs and process that watermarking requires. This technology could have an interesting impact on how sites comply with the copyright law."

Tom Des Jardins,VP of Product Development for Affine and former Founder/CTO of Lightningcast, points out "Affine technology examines video the way humans do, inferring the origin of content by the visual clues we see in the content itself. If you see Oprah, it's a good chance it's the Oprah show. The timing for this product is great since we are solving metrics problems just as content demand has reached new highs. Broadcasters can track their content simply and make informed decisions prior to committing resources, while sites can lower their ingest costs and improve meta data accuracy. And while our initial applications are in metrics, with my Advertising background I'm certain this will quickly be used to provide value in Advertising."

About John Palfrey:

John is Henry N. Ess III Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Library and Information Resources at Harvard Law School. John's research and teaching focus on Internet law, intellectual property, and he is the co-author of Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives and Access Denied: The Practice and Politics of Global Internet Filtering.

About TVbytheNumbers.com:

TVbytheNumbers.com is your online source for TV ratings and analysis of all your favorite television shows, as well as DVR time-shifted viewing, show renewal and cancellation predictions, network ratings, age and gender demographics and more. Contact: Bill Gorman, Editor bill(at)tvbythenumbers.com

About Affine Systems:

Affine Systems enhances video through deeper engagement, search and measurement. Our Patent Pending technology scans videos and performs scene analysis to enhance navigation, video engagement, advertising and measurement. We also use our technology to provide independent analysis of network programming posted to YouTube. Our solutions are highly scalable due to our use of GPU's. This information was not collected with the cooperation of the respective networks and no endorsement is implied. Contact: Tom Des Jardins, VP Product Development, tdj(at)affinesystems.com

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Contact Information Tom Des Jardins

Affine Systems

http://www.affinesystems.com

571-276-7426

Bill Gorman

www.TVbytheNumbers.com

http://www.TVbytheNumbers.com

415-310-2048