Friday 31 January 2014

Learnhive released U.S. Common Core based Math Practice App on Edmodo LMS.

Learnhive has released the Math Practice App, on Edmodo, which provides Math exercises covering all the Math topics in the U.S. Common Core State (CCS) standards for Grade 1 through Grade 8. Teachers using Edmodo, can install this Math Practice app to assign, review and grade G1 to G8 classwork or homework, for a low introductory launch offer of only $84 per year per class group for unlimited use.
Princeton, NJ, January 31, 2014 - In this Math Practice App, Learnhive - a Princeton based adaptive learning company, has comprehensively mapped and arranged all the Math exercises and game-based lessons according to the prescribed U.S. Common Core State (CCS) standards for Grade 1 through Grade 8.

Edmodo is the largest social platform for education with over 30 million users, where teachers and students can securely collaborate and use educational Apps for classroom learning and homework assignments.

The teachers, who use Edmodo to augment their teaching needs, can install this App by searching for "Math Practice" in the Edmodo store. Using this Math Practice app, the teacher can:

Select a Grade, view all Math Exercises for that grade, and have their students do them as class work or home assignments.

Search for Exercises related to a particular CCS topic and assign them to students to practice.

Print these Exercises and have their students do it on paper.

Review the individual answer sheets and reports of their students' progress.

Track who has submitted their class work or home assignments, reward students with customized badges.

The Students can:

See the Math classwork or homework that is assigned to them and when it is due.

Attempt and submit their Math Exercises within the App.

Review their progress reports on how they performed on all their class work or home assignments.

Re-take the Math exercises for better understanding, which will give them a new set of similar questions.

A free "Math Practice Lite" App is also available on Edmodo, which offers a few sample math exercises for each grade so that the teacher can try them, before they buy.

In the upcoming months, Learnhive will continue to enhance and add more Math practice exercises so that the teachers have more math questions that students can practice from, and advance their academic outcomes in school.

Learnhive specializes in providing learning solutions for teachers and students that makes curriculum-based learning more effective and fun, and helping the students do better in school.


Press Contact:
Taj Sidhu
Learnhive
Princeton, NJ
917-838-5837
http://www.learnhive.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

DataServ Added Key Personnel to Client Success & Solution Delivery Teams

DataServ, the global SaaS provider of document and process automation solutions, is enhancing client service with the addition of three experienced professionals to the Client Success and Solution Delivery departments.
St. Louis, MO, January 31, 2014 - DataServ, the global SaaS provider of document and process automation solutions, is enhancing client service with the addition of three experienced professionals to the Client Success and Solution Delivery teams.

Sheri Stanfill has joined the DataServ team as a Client Success Account Manager, a role that will see her deliver training programs and surveys and resolve client support issues. Stanfill began her career in the newspaper industry as an accounts payable (AP) clerk at the Columbia Daily Tribune in Columbia, MO before moving into supervisory AP roles at Reuters and Kellwood. She holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting Information Systems from Maryville University in St. Louis.

Darrell Steinbach has been named a Senior Solutions Consultant, working closely with clients to determine the best DataServ solution and then tailoring the DataServ products to meet the client's unique requirements. Steinbach has a background in sales support, project management, IT management and small business and non-profit management. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and holds an MBA from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Steinbach is joined on the Solution Delivery team by Ryan Fedyk, who also holds the title of Senior Solutions Consultant and is responsible for designing, configuring and managing project initializations at DataServ. Previously, Fedyk worked in financial reporting, process improvements, and project management at Emerson. He holds both a bachelor's degree and an MBA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

About DataServ

St. Louis-based DataServ is a global SaaS provider of document and process workflow automation solutions for the financial operations and human resources functions. A Cloud Computing pioneer, we developed the first commercially viable Enterprise Content Management (ECM) SaaS in the world. Serving organizations worldwide since 1994, we streamline and lower costs within Accounts Payable via our Purchase to Pay (P2P) solution set (including Expense Report Automation and Purchase Order Requisition Automation), Accounts Receivable with Quote to Cash (Q2C), and Human Resources through Hire to Retire (H2R) by capturing documents and data and automating business processes.


Press Contact:
Chris Gaia
DataServ
St. Louis, MO
314-775-2856
http://www.dataserv.us

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

GCL publishes Project Runway Star and Top Fashion Designer Johnathan Kayne to Visit RaeLynn's Boutique

Johnathan Kayne, known for being on Project Runway All Star, his trendy womens shoe collection and edgy prom and pageant dresses, will host a trunk show at the Greenwood boutique on February 1.
Indianapolis, IN, January 31, 2014 - From Project Runway to top prom and pageant designer, Johnathan Kayne is making his first appearance at RaeLynn's Boutique on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Read more here: http://www.raelynns.com/latest-news/johnathan-kayne-visits-indy/.

Kayne will host an exclusive trunk show to showcase his prom and pageant 2014 collections. Customers can stop by from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a shopping experience with the fashion designer.

"We are thrilled and honored that Johnathan has chosen to host a trunk show at our boutique this prom season," said RaeLynn's owner, Alison McDaniel. "His collection has added so much to the exclusivity of dresses on our sales floor."

A Nashville, Tenn. native, Johnathan Kayne is known to dress multiple country music artists and titleholders. Miss USA 2007 Tara Connor selected Kayne's design from Project Runway Season 3 to wear as her evening gown for Miss Universe 2007.

RaeLynn's decided to bring Johnathan Kayne's collection to Indy this year because of its individuality and uniqueness, according to McDaniel. Kayne has mastered the concept of designing gowns that make a statement and are figure flattering.

"It was amazing to sit at market and watch his fashion show as he explained his thought process behind the design of each dress," McDaniel said. "He has thought of everything from hidden pockets to reversible sequins that add something special to a dress."

Johnathan Kayne will help customers find their dream dress on Saturday at RaeLynn's and will bring some of his exclusive designs with him. Customers are encouraged to follow RaeLynn's closely on social media for a chance to win a meet and greet with this top designer.

About RaeLynn's Boutique:

RaeLynn's Boutique is the largest social occasion dress boutique in Indianapolis, Indiana. RaeLynn's Boutique offers all of the top dress designers such as Sherri Hill, Jovani, Faviana, Blush Prom, Tony Bowls, Mac Duggal, Mori Lee and more. Providing accessories, prom tuxedo rentals and even layaway, RaeLynn's Boutique in Indianapolis is a one-stop shop for social occasion needs. RaeLynn's is located on the south side of Indianapolis, Indiana, in Greenwood, conveniently south of the Greenwood Park Mall, behind Kohls, on Fry Road, between US 31 and Madison Ave.

RaeLynn's Boutique - Prom Dresses & Tuxedos455 Greenwood Park Drive South Greenwood, IN 46142 http://www.raelynns.com(317) 889-7766

For More Information: Steph Wolfred Manager and PR Coordinator 317-889-7766 steph(at)raelynns(dot)com

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Press Contact:
Steph Wolfred
RaeLynn's Boutique
Indianapolis, IN
+1 317-889-7766
http://www.raelynns.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

GCL states Hireology to Attend House Doctors Annual Conference

The hiring platform will exhibit their selection management platform in New Orleans to all House Doctors franchisees.
Chicago, IL, January 31, 2014 - Hireology, the leading selection management platform for franchise systems, will attend the House Doctors Annual Conference in New Orleans this week. As a preferred hiring vendor for the House Doctors franchise system, Hireology is anticipating a successful conference.

"The House Doctors franchise system has experienced tremendous growth in recent years," said Michael Shulman, Account Executive, Hireology. "We are looking forward to meeting the team of franchisees, and hope we can further assist in streamlining their hiring processes."

Regarded as the leading property repair and maintenance company in North America, The House Doctors franchise system provides professional handyman services to homeowners and commercial property owners. For over a decade, customers have turned to House Doctors for their reliability and quality workmanship.

Hireology's selection management platform, designed for distributed enterprises, gives House Doctors franchisees the tools they need to hire the right person. The web-based system includes job board integrations, verification tools, and customizable interview guides that franchisees can access at their own convenience.

The 2014 House Doctors Annual Conference is taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana from January 30-31. For more information on how Hireology, please click here.

About Hireology

Hireology is the leading selection management platform for distributed enterprises. Their award-winning Selection Manager� includes everything an operator needs to manage their hiring process, including a fully hosted career site, integrated job postings, compensation analysis, pre-hire assessments, interview guides, background checks, skills verification and more. Franchise systems, banks and financial institutions, healthcare systems, dealer networks, and other multi-site operators use Hireology's web-based platform to deliver consistent and repeatable hiring decisions in the field - leading to lower turnover and increased profitability per location.


Press Contact:
Erin Borgerson
Hireology
Chicago, IL
+1 3122537759
http://www.hireology.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

techJOYnT Collaborated with The GREAT Academy to Help Bring STEM Education to New Mexico

The GREAT Academy is focusing on STEM education, but what sets them apart from other schools is their unique GEAR program (Game design, Electronics, App development, and Robotics) provided by techJoYnT Academy.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, January 31, 2014 - The GREAT Academy is a public charter high school, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico serving students in grades 9-12 whose mission is to ensure that its students Gain Real-world Experience through Active Transition. This school embraces a unique, one-of-a-kind business-school model. The school has a business and college-prep focus. Its unique hybrid curricular model includes four hi-tech career exploration labs covering the areas of: Audio/Video Production, Science & Engineering, Marketing & Entrepreneurship and Health & Education. The GREAT Academy promises to make sure that its graduates are prepared for the demands of post-secondary education and/or the career world, and in turn, improve the community by improving its residents. The GREAT Academy is committed to providing students with an education that is relevant and meaningful to their journey of achieving success. The Academy received a school letter grade of a 'B' for the 2012 school year.

The GREAT Academy has reached out to techJOYnT for consultation on equipping their STEM Education lab. techJOYnT has been working with several companies, including Aldebaran Robotics (NAO), National Instruments (myDAQ), and RobotsLAB(BOX) to create a well rounded STEM lab to be used in education. As part of the GREAT Academy's new STEM lab, they will be getting three RobotsLAB BOXes, several myDAQ kits and a Aldebaran NAO robot.

The STEM lab is built around techJoYnT's GEAR program (Game Design, Electronics, App Development, and Robotics). From February 19th - 21st, Twenty-nine students, teachers, faculty and staff (including the Executive Director and Director of Academic Affairs) from the GREAT Academy will be traveling to Oklahoma to visit techJOYnT and to receive training on using their new equipment.

"We are very excited to have The Great Academy visit and to help spread STEM education to New Mexico! They will enjoy a full day of hands-on seminars and, of course, an OKC Thunder game in the evening," says techJOYnT CEO, Ray Shaik.

"The GREAT Academy is very excited to announce its partnership with techJoynT. The school will be adopting techJoynT's GEAR program (Game design, Electronics, App development & Robotics) for the 2014-2015 school year. This unique curriculum will allow the GREAT Academy to live up to its mission of providing a high quality, high-tech, hands-on, innovative approach to delivering our STEM program."

About techJoYnT Academy

techJoYnT delivers curriculum to reinforce traditional science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. The organization offers families, students, and mentors the opportunity to learn engineering and entrepreneurship concepts through hands-on robotics and game design projects. Programs are offered at local libraries, community centers, public and private schools and at techJoYnT Academy's location.


Press Contact:
Bryan Sekine
Techjoynt
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
+1 (405) 345-5010
http://www.techjoynt.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Convergence Training Offered Expanded Language Options for Industrial eLearning Courses

Multilingual safety, health, and industrial skills courses primed for global market.
Vancouver, WA, January 31, 2014 - Convergence Training, a leading provider of eLearning media and training management software, today announced plans for a major translation and localization initiative designed to extend its catalog of computer-based health, safety, and industrial skills training to international markets.

A primary round of translations has recently been completed, and some of Convergence Training's most popular English language courses, including Machine Guarding, Lockout Tagout, and Forklift Safety, are now available in Spanish, Chinese and German.

"The plan moving forward is to continue to complete translations of our existing course catalog, and to extend conversions to additional languages as we begin to reach our production goals", says Randy Kohltfarber, President of Convergence Training.

Convergence has experienced steadily increasing interest in basic industrial skills and safety training from international manufacturers. Manufacturing facilities are being rapidly constructed in new and emerging international markets, and most of these new facilities face acute training and education-related challenges, such as the need to establish an adequately trained local workforce. Because many facilities are constructed in remote locations, it is often difficult to locate and import qualified individuals for in-person training. Lack of a reliable internet connection can also make web-based training impractical.

"There's a tremendous opportunity for international manufacturers to capitalize on increased global demand," says Kohltfarber, "but they have to train up an entire workforce that typically has little to no experience in these new industries. That's precisely the solution our courses were designed to provide - foundational knowledge for workers new to the industry. It doesn't matter if they're in the U.S. or Uruguay."

Convergence courses blend high-quality 3D models with motion graphics to illustrate concepts that are often difficult to capture using standard video-based techniques. The highly visual training materials avoid text-heavy instruction, making them more universally appealing. In addition, Kohltfarber explains, such illustrative content is proven to be about 5 times more effective in demonstrating retention than text-based training alone.

Convergence Training's eLearning courses are currently available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and German, and can be accessed offline via an encrypted USB drive or DVD. Web-based versions of the courses are also available via Convergence's proprietary learning management system (LMS), designed specifically for industrial and manufacturing operations.

ABOUT CONVERGENCE TRAINING

Convergence Training, a division of Capstone Technology Corporation, is a leading producer of eLearning media, training management software, and operational efficiency tools for pulp and paper, general industry, manufacturing, and mining.

For more information on Convergence Training's eLearning content, compliance software, and online training services, please visit ConvergenceTraining.com or call 1.800.619.2280.


Press Contact:
John-Paul Dull
Convergence Training
Vancouver, WA
360-619-5010 Ext: 229
http://www.convergencetraining.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Stonebridge Companies' Sheraton Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center Offered Special 2014 Valentine's Day Package

The Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center announces a special deal to surprise your loved one with this Valentine's Day.
Roanoke, VA, January 31, 2014 - Book your romantic Valentine's Day getaway at the Sheraton Roanoke Hotel this February 14th. The Sheraton is partnering with Shula's 347 Grill to create the perfect evening for guests. This limited time offer includes a beautifully appointed king guest room featuring Sheraton's signature Sweet Sleeper bed with chocolate covered strawberries and sparkling wine waiting upon arrival. In addition, you and your sweetheart will receive a $70 credit to be used at Shula's 347 Grill, located in the hotel, and a breakfast buffet for two the following morning. Included in Shula's menu are mouthwatering favorites such as Seared Ahi Tuna, Crab Cakes, Chocolate Mousse Cake and, of course, their renowned hand-selected steaks.

Guests are encouraged to book this package while it is still available at a price of $179. The package is valid for a one night stay on February 14 or 15, 2014. Taxes and gratuities are not included. The hotel is also offering a basic getaway which includes overnight accommodations with breakfast at a special price of $109. To make your reservation today, call the hotel directly at (540) 563-9300 or book online.

The Sheraton Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center is located just minutes from Downtown Roanoke at the base of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests enjoy easy access to Roanoke attractions like Virginia Tech, River's Edge Sports Complex, Roanoke Civic Center, Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke College, Hollins University, Valley View Mall and a variety of local shopping and dining. The hotel offers generous amenities such as free high-speed Internet access, plush Sheraton Sweet Sleeper� Beds, in-room free Starbucks® Coffee, a free airport shuttle to and from the Roanoke Airport (ROA), 17,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space ideal for weddings and special events and an in-house dining experience, Shula's 347 Grill. At our hotel, Sheraton Club Members enjoy breakfast, afternoon appetizers and choice of beverages at no extra charge. The Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center is proudly managed by Stonebridge Companies in Denver, CO.

Founded in 1991 by Navin C. Dimond, Stonebridge Companies is a privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered near Denver, Colorado. The company's current portfolio entails 45 hotels with over 7,000 rooms nationwide. This diverse listing of properties includes select-service, extended-stay, mid-scale and full-service hotels in markets throughout the U.S. For detailed information, visit our website at http://www.SBCOS.com.


Press Contact:
Merideth Milliner
Stonebridge Companies
Roanoke, VA
+1 (303) 785 3134
http://www.sbcos.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Digicel Successfully Interconnected With A Tier One North American Operator Through Aicent's LTE Roaming Exchange

Leading Caribbean Mobile Operator Offers Subscribers High Speed Access to 4G Applications While Traveling Between the Caribbean and North America
San Jose, CA, January 31, 2014 - Aicent, the world's leading multi-service IPX of mobile data network services and solutions for mobile carriers globally, today announced that Digicel, a leading mobile operator serving markets in the Caribbean and Central America, has successfully interconnected its LTE network to one of the largest tier one mobile operators located in North America through Aicent's LTE Roaming Exchange network.

Highlights:

Utilizing Aicent's LTE Roaming Exchange, Digicel subscribers located in the Caribbean and subscribers of one of North America's prominent mobile operators can now roam seamlessly between each other's supported LTE networks while maintaining high speed connections to the data demanding applications they have become accustomed to - creating a consistent user experience both at home and while traveling abroad to North America.

By implementing Aicent's LTE Roaming Exchange, Digicel is able to eliminate the complexities of interconnection and interworking associated with global LTE roaming by offering a single connection point while enabling protocol interworking across multiple global mobile operators, in addition to negating the need to separately negotiate numerous bilateral agreements.

Aicent's Diameter Signaling and IPX Transport services within the LTE Roaming Exchange offers Digicel multiple Class of Service (CoS) and an end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) commitments while managing signaling congestion and mitigating LTE's continued growth.

Supporting Quotes:

Conor Clarke, Director of International Business, Digicel Group

"As the leading mobile operator in the Caribbean and Central America, Digicel is continually looking to offer our subscribers a superior mobile experience, not only at home, but also when they travel. We are excited to be one of the first operators in the world to implement an LTE roaming solution and successfully interconnect with our partner in North America. Aicent's extensive experience developing and integrating LTE roaming solutions made them an obvious choice to partner with."

Louie Abonador, General Manager, Latin America and Caribbean

"We are pleased that Digicel, a pioneer of innovative mobile services, chose Aicent's LTE Roaming Exchange for the first LTE roaming implementation in the Caribbean. The implementation of our leading LTE roaming solution is sustained proof of Digicel's continued leadership in deploying advanced solutions and providing its subscribers with next generation services."

Supporting Resources:

About Aicent: http://www.aicent.com

About Digicel: http://www.digicelgroup.com

Aicent's LTE Roaming Exchange solution http://www.aicent.com/roaming/lte-roaming/

Tags/Keywords: Aicent, Digicel, Mobile Roaming, LTE, LTE Roaming, IPX, Mobile, Telecommunications, Diameter Signaling, IPX Transport.

About Digicel Digicel Group Limited is a leading global communications provider with operations in 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. After 12 years of operation, total investment to date stands at over US$4.5 billion worldwide. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network.

Digicel runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Jamaica, Haiti, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.

Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams and individuals including the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt and Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel also sponsors the West Indies cricket team. Since 2012, Digicel has been the title sponsor of the Myanmar Football Federation and the Myanmar Special Olympics Federation.

Visit http://www.digicelgroup.com for more information.

About Aicent Founded in 2000, Aicent, Inc., is the world's largest multi-service IPX provider of data network services and solutions connecting to over 200 global mobile operators, including ten of the worlds' largest. Through extensive partnerships and peering arrangements, Aicent's network reaches all 2G, 3G and 4G operators, including more than 60 mobile operators for LTE roaming, around the world allowing mobile subscribers to roam seamlessly between international operator networks. The company's roaming hub supports integrated mobile messaging solutions and value added data roaming and global reach infrastructure services designed to help carriers maximize revenue opportunities.

For more information, visit http://www.aicent.com.


Press Contact:
Mike Rosenbaum
Aicent
San Jose, CA
1-408-324-1830
http://www.aicent.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

BrightTag Continued Global Expansion, Growing Its Presence in Thriving Latin American Market

ROIx, Brazil's largest first-party data network, selects BrightTag to power real-time, cross-channel marketing.
Chicago, IL, January 31, 2014 - BrightTag, a global leader in real-time cloud-based marketing technologies with offices in the U.S., UK, Japan and Brazil, today announced it has continued to expand on a global scale by growing its presence in the Latin American market where overall Internet use, online retail, digital advertising and social media are rapidly increasing. Brazil's largest audience-based data and media-buying platform, ROIx, has selected the patented BrightTag Fuse� technology platform to power the real-time, cross-channel marketing needs of its 60-plus clients.

As the world's sixth-largest economy - and Latin America's largest - by gross domestic product, Brazil leads the region with its consumers spending the most time online. The country's digital economy is developing rapidly in advance of hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.

"Brazilian marketers are turning to BrightTag to help them leverage customer-interaction data in their efforts to drive greater acquisition and conversion," said Marc Kiven, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, BrightTag. "Our patented technology platform is enabling ROIx to power the real-time, cross-channel marketing needs of its clients and maximize the value of their first-party marketing data."

"We think that Brazil is an attractive market for the long term, and we're particularly excited about playing an integral role in helping the country's marketers keep pace with the fast adoption of digital as a scalable marketing channel," Kiven said.

Based in S�o Paulo, ROIx is using BrightTag Fuse� to light the future of advertising technology in Brazil. With first-party interaction data on 38 million unique visitors across its more than 60 clients, ROIx is revolutionizing the country's online advertising market with its approach to collecting, onboarding and managing data across multiple channels.

"Thanks to BrightTag's patented technology platform, we are providing industry-changing data options for our clients in Brazil," said John deTar, Chief Executive Officer, ROIx. "With BrightTag Fuse�, we have gained the unique ability to tap into customer data in real time across all channels - including both online and offline sources of information. As a result, our clients can more quickly unlock valuable customer insights when it matters most, and bring unprecedented levels of relevancy and timeliness to their marketing efforts."

Key clients of ROIx using BrightTag Fuse� include Banco Santander, one of the world's largest multinational banks; Gafisa, one of Brazil's largest residential construction and real estate companies; and Tim, Brazil's second-largest mobile carrier.

Banco Santander Brasil is a subsidiary of Banco Santander and its largest Latin American division, accounting for 50 percent of the group's total profit. Based in S�o Paulo, the company has more than 28 million customers.

ROIx works with Banco Santander Brasil to optimize marketing opportunities and provide timely, relevant use of its first-party data. Powered by BrightTag, the organization is able to onboard its online and offline data in real time via the cloud, from the likes of display advertising, mobile, CRM and more.

"Our first-party data is one of our most valuable assets," said Priscilla Castro Fogli, Loyalty Superintendent, Banco Santander Brasil. "ROIx, powered by BrightTag's patented technology, allows us to strategically leverage this asset to better understand the needs and wants of our customers in real time, across channels. This is significant because it gives us the insights and the means to deliver more relevant, targeted marketing experiences and drive greater return on investment than ever before."

About BrightTag

BrightTag is a global leader in real-time cloud-based marketing technologies, powering thousands of brands and agencies. BrightTag empowers its clients to collect, connect and take smarter action on cross-channel customer data in real time, from websites and beyond - including mobile, social, email, ads, point-of-sale, CRM, call centers, kiosks and more. This enables brand marketers and agencies to deliver smarter, more relevant cross-channel marketing that improves engagement, conversion and loyalty. BrightTag's platform facilitates billions of requests monthly, supporting top brands that generate more than $1.5 trillion in commerce, including Allstate, Audi, Crate & Barrel, DeVry University, GAP, JetBlue Airways, Macy's, 1-800-Flowers, Starcom MediaVest Group, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and many more. For more information, visit http://www.BrightTag.com.


Press Contact:
Dave Wendland
BrightTag
Chicago, IL
+1 (248) 961-3856
http://www.brighttag.com/

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Profiles International Recognized The Blood Connection for Talent Management Excellence

Profiles International, announced their 2014 Outstanding Client of the Year at their recent World Conference.
Fort Worth, TX, January 31, 2014 - Talent management solutions provider, Profiles International, announced their 2014 Outstanding Client of the Year at their recent World Conference in the Renaissance Worthington Fort Worth Hotel.

The award was presented to Patrick C. Garrett, Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Personnel Officer at The Blood Connection.

"Using Profiles' solutions to focus on 'Job Fit' in both new hire recruiting and on-going staff development, TBC has experienced a 20% reduction in our turnover rate, decreasing from 35% in 2010, to just slightly over 14% at the end of 2013. This change has not only had a positive impact on lowering employee turnover and training expenses, but has also fostered a more stable and engaged workforce," said Mr. Garrett.

The Blood Connection became a Profiles client in April 2011, working with Strategic Account Manager Gina Gonzales. They plan to continue with their Profiles International partnership, integrating many solutions into their strategy and training plans for 2014 and the foreseeable future.

Patrick Garrett addressed over 300 conference attendees, and told the story of the working partnership between The Blood Connection and Profiles International and the successes they have shared. Garrett is responsible for all personnel management processes, including employee relations, payroll and benefits, and strategic planning.

"I am honored to accept this award on behalf of The Blood Connection. Working with Profiles International has been of tremendous value to our business and employees," said Mr. Garrett. "We appreciate Profiles International, their business values, and team members."

ABOUT THE BLOOD CONNECTION Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) estimates an average of 23 million units of blood components are transfused into patients annually. The Blood Connection was established in 1964 by a group of forward-thinking healthcare leaders. The company remains focused on its original mission: to ensure that their healthcare partners have an adequate, safe, and cost-effective blood supply.

Learn more by visiting http://www.thebloodconnection.org.

ABOUT PROFILES INTERNATIONAL Profiles International is the best source for talent management solutions, with over 20 years' experience and more than 40,000 clients in over 120 countries. Profiles knows how people work and what motivates them. Their data-driven talent management solutions--built on complex behavioral science, yet simple to administer and read--help organizations find the right people, shape them into a winning team, and lead them to their full potential.

http://www.profilesinternational.com

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Press Contact:
Aoife Gorey
Profiles International
Fort Worth, TX
254.751.1644
http://www.profilesinternational.com/

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Multidistrict Litigation Moved Forward: Now, AttorneyOne Can Provide Advice

According to an Order issued on January 23, a conference with the Court in the DePuy Pinnacle Multidistrict Litigation is scheduled for March 4. In light of this news, AttorneyOne, a recognized authority on law, informs that they are now providing advice, including how to get in contact with legal counsel, to people potentially affected by DePuy Hip complications.
San Diego, CA, January 31, 2014 - AttorneyOne.com, a recognized authority on law, updated the website recently and, now, can actively provide an expert opinion in view of the recent news on DePuy lawsuits and ASR Pinnacle Hip Side Effects.

According to an Order issued on January 23, a conference with the Court in the DePuy Pinnacle Multidistrict Litigation is scheduled for March 4 (MDL 2244, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas). The matters to be discussed at the conference include preparation for bellwether trials beginning in September 2014 and any outstanding discovery matters.

Court documents reveal that the last Management Conference in the DePuy ASR Hip Implant Multidistrict Litigation was scheduled for January 29.

Taking into consideration the latest developments, AttorneyOne.com updated the website and, now, can actively provide an expert opinion including how to get in contact with legal counsel easily and inexpensively in cases of severe complications, allegedly from DePuy Hip Replacement. Sean Burke, director of Media Relations at AttorneyOne.com, adds that the relevant information illustrates that people continue to file DePuy Hip Replacement lawsuits. "For that reason," he continues, "our focus should squarely fall on getting the word out and assisting people in finding the right legal assistance."

Data updated on January 15 by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation indicate that there are more than 13,650 cases pending in the DePuy ASR & DePuy Pinnacle Multidistrict Litigations (MDLs). More specifically, 8,569 cases concern the DePuy ASR Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2197, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio) and 5,126 cases concern the DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation.

AttorneyOne.com has further information on DePuy Hip Replacement lawsuits including how to get in contact with legal counsel.

Headquartered in San Diego, CA Attorney One was founded in 2004 and is not a law firm. They offer a nationwide legal service which helps consumers find the best representation for their legal needs. You can learn more about Attorney One at our website http://www.attorneyone.com. You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AttorneyOne.


Press Contact:
Sean Burke
Attorney One
San Diego, CA
+1 (877) 230-7343
http://www.attorneyone.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Waterfall Resort Donated More Than $100,000 to US Non-Profits

Donated All-Inclusive Vacation Packages to Alaska's Most Popular Fishing Lodge Prove Easy, Lucrative Draw for More than Twenty Non-Profit Fundraisers Across the Country
Ketchikan, AK, January 31, 2014 - Waterfall Group, the leader in all-inclusive sport fishing resort management, today announced its 2013 charitable giving to US based non-profits exceeded $100,000.

"Our flagship property, Waterfall Resort is known for its legendary sport fishing and warm hospitality," said Carol Stoop, Donation Program Manager at Waterfall Group, "and that passion for service extends beyond the resort's 52 acres into supporting good causes and charities. Since the program's inception, we're pleased to have assisted hundreds of groups that do so much for so many."

During 2013 more than twenty organizations used Waterfall Resort's all-inclusive fishing package to raise an average of $4,400 per event. "Some charities raised up to $10,000 through energetic live auctions, web-based raffles and silent auctions. The program allows groups to build an event that fits their needs," noted Stoop.

Packages are consignment based so non-profits like the National Wild Turkey Federation that raised funds for nineteen families of the Arizona Hotshot Team or the Boys and Girls Club of Albany that help area youth can experience zero risk and high return.

"Last year we embarked on our most successful event in history due in part to the kindness of Waterfall Resort and the allure of the fishing package," said Kimberly Littler, Special Events Manager for the Albany, OR Boys and Girls Club. "The package is extremely easy to execute and because there's no obligation, we implemented without any stress."

Waterfall Resort's Donation Program enters its 11th year in 2014. Donated three-night travel packages for two include ocean front lodging, guided fishing, all meals, fish processing and packaging.

About Waterfall Group: Waterfall Group is the leader in all-inclusive Alaska sport fishing resort management. Founded in 1982, Waterfall Group properties are known for their unique destinations, warm customer service, expert marine crew and close proximity to the best fishing spots in Alaska. Welcoming more than 50,000 guests to its historic and luxury properties, Waterfall Group boasts an impressive guest return rate that includes multiple generations. http://www.WaterfallResort.com and http://www.SteamboatBay.com.


Press Contact:
Geoff Stevens
Waterfall Group
Ketchikan, AK
800.350.3474
http://www.WaterfallResort.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Thinking Phone Networks Expanded International Presence with Addition of Frankfurt Data Center Facility

Leading Unified Communications as a Service Provider Adds to Deployment Infrastructure to Serve Global Enterprises
Cambridge, Mass. and Amsterda, January 31, 2014 - Thinking Phone Networks, the leader in unified communications as a service (UCaaS), today announced that the company has expanded its global service deployment footprint with the addition of a data center facility in Frankfurt, Germany. The Frankfurt facility enhances the company's geographic availability and redundancy and provides additional European presence to support the global cloud communications needs of enterprise customers.

"An increasing number of our enterprise customers require a strong regional presence in Europe to serve their critical communications needs," said Derek Yoo, Thinking Phone Networks' Chief Technology Officer. "The addition of a Frankfurt data center facility allows us to meet these needs while continuing to enhance our overall service delivery capabilities."

The Thinking Phone Networks cloud delivery architecture is an innovative, multi-data center "mesh" that provides 99.999% uptime and business continuity. Central to this delivery architecture are strategically positioned global data center facilities. Each facility provides redundant network and service infrastructure to support Thinking Phone Networks' cloud communications services. In the Thinking Phone Networks cloud model, no single point of failure exists since service delivery is not dependent on an individual data center site or on any single underlying service element.

"Thinking Phone Networks' addition of a data center facility in Europe corresponds with the growth we are seeing in cloud communications adoption in Europe and beyond," said Bill Haskins, senior analyst, Wainhouse Research, LLC. "For UCaaS providers serving enterprises with multinational workforces, or even those with regional locations, a global data center footprint is essential."

Thinking Phone Networks' cloud UC service helps enterprises address the exploding bring your own device (BYOD) movement, while at the same time driving business process improvements and cost reductions. According to leading analysts, enterprises are increasingly seeking to replace legacy premises-based PBX systems and align disparate technology applications and networks to enhance collaboration among globally distributed, mobile workforces. The ThinkingSuite platform combines mobility and analytics with UC features in a cloud-delivered service to meet these enterprise requirements.

Learn more about Thinking Phone Networks' UCaaS solution by contacting us at info(at)thinkingphones(dot)com or 800.890.1553, or by visiting http://www.thinkingphones.com. Read the complete Gartner, Inc. 2013 Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) North America and Frost & Sullivan "Company of the Year" reports. For more information about the Frankfurt data center, contact EMEA-info(at)thinkingphones(dot)com.

About Thinking Phone Networks

Thinking Phone Networks, twice named a Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrant "Leader" and the 2013 Frost & Sullivan UCaaS "Company of the Year," assists enterprises, channel partners, and wholesalers in deploying cloud UC services quickly, easily, and cost effectively. Our award-winning ThinkingSuite solution combines powerful mobility-enabled and analytics-driven communications services and third-party application integration on an open platform. For more information about our market-leading UCaaS solution, visit us at http://www.thinkingphones.com.


Press Contact:
Valerie Meffert
Thinking Phone Networks
Cambridge, Mass. and Amsterda
+1 (617) 453-0824
http://www.thinkingphones.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Wholesale Fashion Square Announced New Arrivals in Time for Valentine's Day

WFS features a wide selection of dresses, tops, skirts, jeans, jewelry, jackets, accessories and beyond for Valentine's Day.
Vernon, CA, January 31, 2014 - Wholesale Fashion Square (WFS) has unveiled its vast selection of new arrivals just in time for Valentine's Day 2014, in addition to their new "The Ultimate Valentine" collection of apparel.

"This is the perfect opportunity for retailers who are seeking to pick up some really great clothing, accessories, jewelry and fragrances for your shop's Valentine's Day promotions. And it's all at wholesale prices that consumers are sure to love!" explained Edita Kremerman, owner of Wholesale Fashion Square.

To mark the day of love, Wholesale Fashion Square has launched a special section, called The Ultimate Valentine collection of dresses, tops, rompers, skirts and pants, all in shades of red, pink, burgundy, fuchsia and other hues that are ideal for Valentine's Day. Shoppers can choose from a variety of different styles, from more formal gowns, to fun dresses that are perfect for a less formal occasion.

Most of the items in WFS' The Ultimate Valentine's section, which are available in six-piece packages, have a unit price of under $10.00 USD.

Wholesale Fashion Square sells a wide range of apparel, including ladies' apparel, plus size clothing, club wear, formal wear, active wear, cosmetics, swimwear, jewelry and accessories, fragrances and beyond.

"Whether you own an online e-commerce shop or a traditional brick and mortar business, we've priced our bulk clothing offers in a manner that allows for maximum profit. Plus, we offer a large selection of apparel and accessory types and styles, which makes it simple to stock a number of different departments for your shop," Kremerman added.

Notably, Wholesale Fashion Square offers same-day shipments, with an order cut-off time of 12:00 noon PST.

Wholesale Fashion Square primarily sells to retailers who are certain to appreciate their wholesale prices, which leave plenty of room for profit.

Wholesale Fashion Square is offering free FedEx Ground shipping on orders totaling $300 or more; orders up to $299.99 enjoy a flat rate of $9.95. The site is also offering a 10% off discount code.

Learn more about Wholesale Fashion Square at http://www.wholesalefashionsquare.com.


Press Contact:
Customer Service
Wholesale Fashion Square
Vernon, CA
1-323-583-2875
http://www.wholesalefashionsquare.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Thursday 30 January 2014

GCL publishes Leader in Patient Engagement to Give Keynote Address at DIA 2014 50th Annual Meeting

PatientsLikeMe Co-Founder Jamie Heywood to Kick Off Conference
Horsham, PA, January 31, 2014 - Jamie Heywood, patient engagement and research pioneer, will deliver the keynote address at the DIA 2014 50th Annual Meeting, to be held June 15-19 at the San Diego Convention Center. Heywood is co-founder of PatientsLikeMe, a groundbreaking online platform where hundreds of thousands of patients connect with one another to track their experiences with diseases, share details of their medical records and provide vital data the medical community can use.

Heywood's work on behalf of patients worldwide, driven by his brother Stephen's diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 1998, has been critical to therapeutic innovation. The keynote address for the DIA 2014 50th Annual Meeting, "Celebrate the Past-Invent the Future," will be delivered on Monday, June 16, at 2:30 p.m.

"Mr. Heywood is a champion of putting the patients first to advance the way we think about treating disease, which is a mission of DIA as we work to strengthen the role of the patient in the development of much-needed treatments," said Barbara Lopez Kunz, DIA's global chief executive. "He's an esteemed, inspirational and talented force for the patient and medical community and we are honored to welcome him to our milestone conference."

After his brother's diagnosis, Heywood, an engineer trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, launched the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) to spearhead research to develop effective therapies that slow and stop ALS. People with the disease have a life expectancy of two to five years from the time of diagnosis, so the work ALS TDI performs is vital: The nonprofit biotechnology company has been acclaimed as one of the most promising and innovative research organizations, screening more potential drugs for ALS than any other research lab in the world. ALS TDI is also the first organization to run an open research program, posting the results of studies in real time.

Heywood's story of working to find treatment for his brother's disease was chronicled in the book "His Brother's Keeper," and the award-winning documentary "So Much So Fast."

Visit http://www.diahome.org/dia2014 to learn more about the DIA 2014 50th Annual Meeting.

ABOUT DIA: DIA is a neutral, global, professional and member-driven association of nearly 18,000 professionals involved in the discovery, development and life cycle management of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology therapies, diagnostics, medical devices, and related health care products. Through its international educational offerings and myriad networking opportunities, DIA provides a global forum for knowledge exchange that fosters the innovation of products, technologies, and services to improve health and well-being worldwide. DIA offices are located in Washington, DC; Horsham, PA; Basel, Switzerland; Tokyo, Japan; Mumbai, India; and Beijing, China; and Latin America. Visit the website at http://www.diahome.org.


Press Contact:
Tiffany Cohen
DIA
Horsham, PA
+1 (202) 499-4411
http://www.diahome.org

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Global Airport Parking Announced $80 Super Bowl XLVIII Parking at the Empire Hotel

The limited stadium parking is currently going for $185, but at the Empire Hotel less then 2 miles away, fans can park in a covered garage for $80 which includes a free shuttle to the New Jersey Transit location where buses pick up fans going to the stadium.
New York, NY, January 31, 2014 - There has been a lot of recent criticism surrounding limitations on transportation options for fans attending the 2014 Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. There are only 13,000 parking spaces available for fans, there is a strict ban on traditional tail-gating, and fans are not allowed to walk to the stadium or arrive by taxi or black car. The limited stadium parking is currently going for $185, but at the Empire Hotel less then 2 miles away fans can park in a covered garage for $80 which includes a free shuttle to the New Jersey Transit location where buses pick up fans going to the stadium.

This year's Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ has been the center of media attention since the beginning of December. Big concerns like the unprecedented cold weather conditions have had many talking, but strict regulations on tail-gating, parking, and transportation have also been the subject of some discussion.

Its no secret that even without a super bowl event New Jersey parking is limited at best, but with all the high traffic seems to be causing a nightmare situation for the fans.Super-bowl-parking.com says, "It's . . . being billed as the first mass-transit Super Bowl, with the NFL discouraging on-site parking at the stadium." Most of the parking at MetLife Stadium will be allocated to the media and only 13,000 spots were made available to fans, but "Official NFL-sanctioned stadium parking has sold out as of 1/24."

NFL sanctioned parking is sold out but you can still find it on websites like vividseats.com and sbtickets.com which have Super Bowl Parking Passes available ranging in price from $185 to $419. Limo parking passes are priced at $507 and bus parking passes are $656. For an alternative, smart-shopping fans can use the parking garage at the Empire Hotel located less than 2 miles from the stadium for only $80.The hotel offers secure covered parking at their location off Meadowlands Parkway just across I-95 from MetLife Stadium with free shuttle service. Fans must reserve online in advance to guarantee their spot, and those who need a room for the night can take advantage of discounted rates for Super Bowl parking customers only. The Empire Hotel Super Bowl parking is available only through Global Airport Parking at http://globalairportparking.com/superbowl2014parking/.


Press Contact:
Amanda Kilpatrick
Global Airport Parking
New York, NY
+1 954-612-8402
http://www.globalairportparking.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

MRI Software Revealed the Dates and Location of Its 20th International Users Conference

The award-winning software provider's annual event will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from October 19 - 22, 2014.
Cleveland, Ohio, January 31, 2014 - Every year, MRI Software hosts its annual International Users Conference (IUC), a two and a half day event that includes over 60 education classes, product demos, and one on one interaction with MRI's knowledgeable staff. This year will mark the 20th IUC event, and MRI intends to celebrate this milestone with new content sessions, exciting product updates and announcements, as well as many networking opportunities.

For 2014, the IUC will be held at the New Orleans Marriott, a beautiful hotel that is perfectly located in the famous French Quarter. The location is within walking distance of Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, the historic Cafe du Monde, and numerous restaurants and art boutiques. The conference will kick off with a reception on the evening of Sunday, October 19th, and wrap up the following Wednesday afternoon.

"At the 2013 conference, we enjoyed our highest attendance since MRI became a standalone company," said David Post, CEO of MRI Software. "In fact, over 91% of IUC attendees would recommend the conference to a friend or colleague. With this achievement in mind, we are excited to build on this momentum, take client feedback into consideration, and host an even better conference in 2014!"

One of MRI's ongoing initiatives is to constantly look for new ways to improve the overall user experience. Announced during the 2013 IUC, MRI will be introducing a new cutting edge user interface later this year that will improve the ease of navigation within MRI's highly configurable software. As part of the ongoing efforts to improve the MRI experience, the interface will be browser agnostic, providing users the freedom to use whichever internet browser they prefer. MRI Software is committed to powering maximum flexibility in a way that is convenient for today's users, and the updated user experience will deliver on that promise.

For more information about the 2014 MRI International Users Conference, please visit our website.

About MRI Software MRI offers property management software solutions to the global real estate management and investment industries. As a leading provider of real estate enterprise software applications and hosted solutions, MRI serves the global multifamily and commercial property industries, helping them improve their bottom line and maximize their returns on their diverse business portfolios. MRI leverages its more than 40 years in business to develop long-term successful relationships with its clients. For more information, please visit http://www.mrisoftware.com.


Press Contact:
April Haviland
MRI Software, LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
+1 (216) 825-6685
http://www.mrisoftware.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

PowerNet Global's New Product PowerConnect Offered Secure, Reliable, Cost-Effective Connections

PowerNet Global, award winning leader in the telecommunications market, has released PowerConnect, a new product for 2014. This industry-leading technology offers a more cost-effective method for businesses to privately connect to the PowerNet Global network.
Cincinnati, OH, January 31, 2014 - PowerNet Global, award winning leader in the telecommunications market, has released PowerConnect, a new product for 2014. This industry-leading technology offers a more cost-effective method for businesses to privately connect to the PowerNet Global network.

"PowerConnect is an excellent solution for customers who are looking for something more secure and reliable than Internet-based options," said John Putnam, Vice President of Sales for the company. "The beauty of PowerConnect is that it allows customers to use our award-winning products over a private connection, which helps their businesses operate much more effectively at a lower cost."

"For example, a business with a high volume of long distance phone calls will notice higher call quality by using our PowerConnect Service. They will also enjoy lower long distance costs because they're using SIP to connect those calls," Putnam said.

For more than 20 years, PowerNet Global has been delivering innovative, yet proven, telecommunications products and services to businesses. Its other products, including NetDialer, have won numerous awards for its performance and the support provided by the PowerNet Global team. That same level of service and quality is a part of the PowerConnect solution for customers.

As with all PowerNet Global products, PowerConnect comes with the support and backing of a U.S.-based, 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) to maximize reliability. This service also offers advantages in scalability and flexibility.

"This is really the technology for the next generation," said Jill Warren, Network Services Director at PowerNet Global. "Because this product was designed to integrate with existing services, many of the legacy technologies are becoming obsolete. More and more businesses transition to this kind of voice solution, and they're seeing the cost, productivity, and efficiency benefits of this type of service for their organizations. Customers rely on secure communications, and PowerConnect delivers that without a complicated architecture or a hefty price tag."

For more information about PowerConnect, please contact John Putnam, Vice President of Sales at 1.866.706.0012, or via email at johnp(at)pngmail(dot)com.

About PowerNet Global Celebrating more than 20 years as a leader in the telecommunications industry and achievement as a multi-award winning company, PowerNet Global is a premier pro vider of high-quality voice, Internet, and managed communications services to commercial and residential customers nationwide. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, PowerNet Global has achieved consistent growth by developing and marketing an expanding array of competitive products and maintaining a clear focus on delivering unrivaled service to its partners and customers. In addition to industry awards for its products and services, the company has also been recognized for its many contributions to the local community. For more information, visit powernetglobal.com.

PowerNet Global Media Contact: Krista Geiger | 1.877.823.7719 | marketing(at)pngmail(dot)com


Press Contact:
PowerNet Global
PowerNet Global
Cincinnati, OH
+1 (513) 645-4844
http://www.powernetglobal.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

1AutomationWiz.com Revolutionized Ecommerce Recurring Billing and Payment Processing in New System Update

Highly recommended ecommerce marketing software provides streamlined interface and increased recurring payment functionality for increased user profits.
St. Louis, MO, January 31, 2014 - 1AutomationWiz.com the original leader in ecommerce marketing automation software, announces the formal release of an all new update to the recurring billing module of their highly-rated all-in-one shopping cart system.

With this new release, 1AutomationWiz.com's offers a new streamlined interface designed for clarity and ease of use, making it easier than ever for online marketers to use recurring billing as part of their marketing strategy

The new and improved 1AutomationWiz.com introduces the following features to make collecting recurring payments an easier process for internet marketers.

Streamlined user interface for simplicity and clarity

Enhanced email design and control to support merchant branding

Increased rebill control for more efficient income collection

Self-service cancellation option for customers

Additional reports to forecast and plan recurring income

Contact searching for more targeted marketing

Expanded autoresponder controls to automate subscription changes and reduce hands-on time

Enhanced recurring order export function for more in-depth analysis (lifetime value, average lifespan, etc.)

"These are the features our subscribers wanted most," says Don Schnure, president of 1AutomationWiz.com. "With these new changes in place, I expect our users to be really excited about this new recurring billing update."

The development team at 1AutomationWiz.com reviewed customer feedback to discover features their customers wanted most. Recommendations in hand, they integrated those suggested improvements to build on their existing success as a provider of comprehensive, easy-to-use "all-in-one" ecommerce software.

The enhanced 1AutomationWiz.com offers a 28-day free trial right now at http://www.1automationwiz.com.

About 1AutomationWiz:

A leader in the ecommerce solutions marketplace since January, 2001. 1AutomationWiz.com software integrates shopping cart software with autoresponders, email marketing tools, affiliate tracking software, digital delivery, web forms and other marketing components to create a one-stop solution for automating the ecommerce needs of both off and online businesses.

A privately held corporation, 1AutomationWiz.com has offices in the United States and Canada.


Press Contact:
Don Schnure
1AutomationWiz.com
St. Louis, MO
+1 (800) 671-3871
http://www.1AutomationWiz.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Speak 78 Languages Instantly With New Software by Translate Your World That Connected Microsoft, Google, Nuance, Apple, and Android

New language solution by Translate Your World connects under-utilized software applications by Microsoft, Google, Nuance, Apple, SDL, Livestream, and Android to power real-time communication across languages with up to 96% accuracy.
Atlanta, GA, January 31, 2014 - Every owner of a product by Microsoft, Google, Nuance, Apple, or Android already has within the device one or more brilliantly constructed yet under-utilized software applications that, when combined with certain software by other technology giants, have groundbreaking implications for doing global business and conversing across languages.

Translate Your World, developers of language solutions and cutting-edge mobile software, harnessed several relatively unknown and rarely used applications by the giants of technology and tied them all together in a slick system that almost completely eliminates language barriers. For the first time in history, people can talk, teach, and conduct business around the world without speaking a word of another language using this practical solution whose results can be as high as 96% accurate.

Translate Your World translates words that are spoken in real-time as people talk. When a webinar or conference is given, thousands of people can go to a webpage to read a translation of the speech as subtitles (78 languages), hear automated voice (35 languages), or hear United Nations' style simultaneous interpretation via the Web, each selecting their preferred language. And business meetings can be conducted with people speaking in several languages.

By including coordinated access to the multiple software giants under one umbrella, Translate Your World enables users around the world to talk or text with each other in almost any language on any modern device. The across-language experience is smooth, easy to comprehend, and functions on laptop, desktop, smartphone, and tablet. Translate Your World keeps track of participant language selections, preferences for subtitles or voice, plus controls translation software selection, distribution, and archiving.

Each giant of technology has attained a clear footprint in at least one vital area of language automation; some excel in converting speech to text, some in converting text to speech, and others in automated translation. Surprisingly, many of their most innovative works are embedded in side-applications that are hidden from the general public, often within the "accessibility" areas of a device for the hearing- and vision-impaired.

By accessing these applications in a single solution via Translate Your World, that adds a choice of several automated translation software plus an option to use today's most modern downloadables from Nuance and Livestream, the results are astonishing. Simply by talking into a field on a webpage, a user is empowered to communicate with others who do not speak the same language. Alternatively, meeting organizers can share simultaneous interpretation through earbuds on user laptops and mobile devices. And these across-language communication solutions cover not only voice conversations, but also webinars and conferences using WebEx, Skype, Adobe Connect, GoToMeeting, Blackboard, and other internet communication.

At the World Trade Center in Atlanta, Jim Beach, a McGraw-Hill best selling author, gave an eight-week international webinar using Translate Your World. His online course drew attendees from Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia, all converging to participate in the first webinar in history to be offered in 50 languages simultaneously. Fascinated entrepreneurs viewed subtitles in their language, and used the multi-language chat-back to type questions and comments, translated for the speaker. At the end of the sessions, Jim Beach declared, "One attendee in the Middle East called the software 'stunning' and a group in Haiti told me that tears were pouring down their faces because a course was finally being offered in their language."

Sue Reager, CEO of @International Services, who organizes interpretation for conferences using Translate Your World, summarized, "There has never been anything like this. It turns a local event into a global experience. We are all eager to see how international business and education will be impacted by Translate Your World."

For more information or a personal demonstration in 78 languages go: http://www.TranslateYourWorld.com.


Press Contact:
Sue Reager
Translate Your World
Atlanta, GA
+1 (770) 414-6500 Ext: 100
http://www.TranslateYourWorld.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

GCL states RF System Lab and the VJ-Advance Video Borescope to Sponsor Maintenance Symposium at The Great Lakes Aviation Conference

RF System Lab is proud to announce they will be exhibiting at the 14th Annual Great Lakes Aviation Conference for the first time. The VJ-Advance video borescope from RF System Lab has become a preferred visual inspection device in private, commercial and military aviation applications.
Traverse City, MI, January 31, 2014 - The Great Lakes Aviation Conference is coming up, February 14-15 at the Lansing Center in Lansing Michigan. This conference and expo is one of the largest aviation gatherings in the Midwest. With over 50 exhibiting companies, the conference will be an excellent chance to meet aviation professionals from all sectors of the industry.

RF System Lab is proud to announce they will be exhibiting at the 14th Annual Great Lakes Aviation Conference for the first time. The VJ-Advance video borescope from RF System Lab has become a preferred visual inspection device in private, commercial and military aviation applications. As the sponsor of the Maintenance Symposium within the conference, RF System Lab looks forward to the opportunity to place the groundbreaking VJ-Advance video borescope in users' hands. The conference also includes technical breakout sessions that take place during both days of the exhibition. Duncan White, Director of Sales and Marketing for RF System Lab will be giving a presentation along with Rich Bray from Kalitta Air, one of RF's oldest clients, about video borescopes and the more common aviation applications for the VJ-Advance borescope. Rich Bray is a highly skilled powerplant engineer with many years of experience in all aspects of GE CFM-56, CF6-50, CF6-80 and Pratt & Whitney engine maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, EHM analyzation, training and research.

RF System Lab designed the VJ-Advance video borescope to be highly portable, easy to use and cost-effective. These attributes make the VJ-Advance a great option for aviation maintenance technicians. RF System Lab is so confident in the value and performance of the VJ-Advance, that we offer the industry's only no-cost, no-obligation demo program. Call 231-943-1171 to speak with one of our knowledgeable representatives about your specific application.


Press Contact:
Brandon Sprotte
RF System Lab
Traverse City, MI
+1 (231) 943-1171
http://www.rfsystemlab.us/home.html

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Stratford School Raised Global Citizens by Honoring National Multicultural Awareness Week

Stratford School raises global citizens by honoring National Multicultural Awareness Week. Students are taught the meaning of "multicultural," the dimensions of culture, and the importance of appreciating the many diverse cultures that make up Stratford School.
Saratoga, California, January 31, 2014 - Stratford School students enjoyed an abundance of worldly, inspiring, and colorful lesson plans during the week of January 20, 2014, as part of the school-wide recognition of National Multicultural Awareness Week.

National Multicultural Awareness Week allows Stratford School to remind its entire community that character, social skills, and cultural appreciation are just as important as academics in ensuring students build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning and success.

School activities included imaginary trips around the world with play passports for preschool students, learning simple conversation starters in foreign languages (including, "Merhaba, nesilsin," in Turkish) for elementary school students, and potlucks during homeroom period for middle school students.

Inspirational quotes were featured in classrooms and on social media platforms, driving discussions on American history, and encouraging students to recognize and appreciate the accomplishments of all of our ancestors. The chosen quote for this year's Stratford School Multicultural Awareness Week was: "Intelligence plus character, that is the true goal of education," by Martin Luther King Junior.

"The Stratford School student population is extremely diverse, making National Multicultural Awareness Week a very exciting time for us," says Sherry Adams, Co-founder and Senior Vice President of Stratford School.

Stratford School is proud to represent a very diverse student population. Students and families come from all over the world, including:

Belarus

China

England

France

Germany

India

Japan

Korea

Netherlands

Russia

Turkey

United Kingdom

Stratford School is an independent private school founded on the belief that education is a significant influence in the life of a child. Our mission is to create a school community that inspires children to realize their full potential, while providing a safe and nurturing school environment. To support our mission, we bring together principals, teachers, and parents who are passionate about education, since 1999. Together, we provide the best possible learning environment for our students.


Press Contact:
Home Office
Stratford School
Saratoga, California
+1 408-973-7320
http://www.stratfordschools.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Luxottica Continuing to Report Solid Growth Reaching a New Net Sales Record of Euro 7.3 billion (+7.5% at Constant Exchange Rates)

The Board of Directors of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, met today to review consolidated net sales and preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2013 and full fiscal year in accordance with IAS/IFRS standards.
Milan, Italy, January 30, 2014 - Net Sales Performance for the Full Year and the Fourth Quarter of 2013

Luxottica set a new net sales record for the full year 2013 of more than Euro 7.3 billion, an increase of +7.5% at constant exchange rates(2) and +3.2% at current exchange rates compared to 2012. This result is attributable to the solid organic growth which has been pursued with determination since the beginning of 2013 and throughout the entire year.

In particular, Luxottica achieved excellent results for the third consecutive year in emerging markets with an increase of over +20% at constant exchange rates(2,4), with peaks of excellence in China, Brazil and Turkey. Total net sales in North America increased by +3.5% in U.S. dollars, driven in particular by the outstanding performance of the Wholesale Division (+6.7% in U.S. dollars; +12.0% in U.S. dollars excluding a drop in Oakley sales in its military business to the U.S. Army). Luxottica also reported a marked increase in net sales in Europe of +11% at constant exchange rates(2,4) compared to the full year of 2012.

"We have closed another record year, achieving solid performances in 2013 across all of the geographic areas in which we operate, with peaks of excellence in emerging markets and Europe. Growth also continued in North America, where the Wholesale Division and Sunglass Hut achieved particularly positive results." Commented Andrea Guerra, Chief Executive Officer of Luxottica.

"We have been heavily focused on all the emerging countries that are key to our future growth, from Brazil to India and to China, and the results achieved are reflective of our efforts. The most surprising result for us was the +11% at constant exchange rates(2,4) increase in net sales in Europe. Our team of people in that region has been doing an outstanding job in terms of strategy, service and proximity to both our clients and final consumers."

"Based on the strong increase in net sales, we do expect that the growth in the operating profitability of both Divisions and consequently of the Group will be aligned to the growth reported in the first nine months of 2013."

"Our constant and rigorous control of working capital allowed us to generate strong free cash flows, which we used to reduce our net debt and to strengthen our balance sheet. These results reported today confirm the solidity of the Group's business profile."

"2014 looks like it will be another year when we believe that we will perform very well. Our engines of growth are clearly defined: a healthy portfolio of brands, an enlarged footprint covering world markets, and a team of people who are very efficient and motivated. To date, the beginning of 2014 is extremely encouraging."

In the fourth quarter of 2013, net sales amounted to Euro 1.6 billion up +7.6% at constant exchange rates(2) and +0.8% at current exchange rates compared to the results recorded in the same period of 2012. Luxottica's quarterly results reported at current exchange rates continued to be affected by the ongoing weakening of several currencies against the Euro.

Wholesale Division The Wholesale Division grew each quarter throughout 2013. In particular, the emerging markets and the Travel Retail channel reported excellent results increasing respectively +22.4% at constant exchange rates(2,4) and +25.3% at constant exchange rates(2,4) from the prior year. Europe also delivered solid results (+8.5% at constant exchange rates(2,4), with significant growth especially in Germany and France. Net sales in the United States were positive up by +6.7% in U.S. dollars.

Ray-Ban continued to be a global leader delivering exceptional results in 2013. Oakley once again exhibited a solid growth in Europe and reported excellent, double-digit results in emerging markets. The launch of the Giorgio Armani eyewear collections was executed achieving results aligned to expectations, and the premium and luxury segment grew consistently throughout the year.

The Wholesale Division's net sales for the fourth quarter of 2013 amounted to Euro 644 million, marking an increase of +11.6% at constant exchange rates2 and +5.4% at current exchange rates compared to the same quarter of 2012. The Division's net sales for the full year were Euro 2,991 million, compared to Euro 2,773 million in the same period of 2012, an increase of +12.0% at constant exchange rates(2) and +7.9% at current exchange rates.

Retail Division For the full year 2013, the Retail Division reported net sales of Euro 4,321 million which were on par with the Division's results reported for the full year 2012 (+4.7% at constant exchange rates(2). Sunglass Hut celebrated another year of extraordinary growth, reporting total net sales which were up by +11.2% at constant exchange rates(2,4). Excellent trends in comparable store sales(3) were achieved in the United States, Europe, Australia, South Africa and Brazil during 2013.

During the year, the Retail Division's optical segment reported especially strong performance in emerging markets, most notably in China and Hong Kong, where comparable store sales(3) increased at a double-digit rate, and in Latin America. Strong performance was also reported by OPSM in Australia where comparable store sales(3) were up +4.9%.

In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Retail Division's comparable store sales(3) grew by +3.0% over the same period in 2012 driven by emerging markets and Europe.

The retail calendar in North America was affected in the quarter by a shorter number of shopping days for the sun segment of the Division and by less insurance days for LensCrafters. The fourth quarter of 2013 completes a year of transition for LensCrafters which reported comparable store sales(3) of -1.6% in the fourth quarter but delivered an increase of +1.0% for the full year 2013. Against this challenging retail backdrop, Sunglass Hut stood out reporting once again a stellar performance in the fourth quarter and for the full year, with comparable store sales(3) up by +5.1% and +5.9% respectively.

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Luxottica's full 2013 financial results will be reviewed by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2014 and discussed the following day on Friday February 28, 2014 at 09:00 AM (GMT+1) during a presentation to the financial community to be hosted in Milan (Italy). This presentation will be available through live webcast at http://www.luxottica.com.


Press Contact:
Ana Iris Reece
Luxottica
Milan, Italy
+390286334912
http://www.luxottica.com/en

GCL publishes OATI Named Semifinalist for the 2014 Smart Grid List of Companies to Watch

After four rounds of voting, Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI) has been named one of 25 semifinalists to the prestigious Smart Grid List of Companies to Watch.
Minneapolis, MN, January 30, 2014 - OATI is pleased to announce it is currently in the running for a top spot on the Smart Grid News 2014 Smart Grid List of Companies to Watch.

OATI's status as a semifinalist is a testament to its ability to achieve the promise of providing a secure, robust, interconnected power operations solutions. With multiple customers ranked among the top 10 utilities that are best implementing their Smart Grid road maps, OATI solutions are truly powering the Smart Grid revolution.

To vote OATI as one of the Smart Grid companies to watch in 2014, visit SmartGridNews.com. From the homepage, select "Smart Grid Companies to Watch: Time to Vote For The Final 14." Select the option that reads "Open Access Technology" from the blue box and then select submit. Voting closes on Sunday, February 02, 2014 at midnight PST.

If you do not see a list of companies in the blue box, someone using your IP address has already voted. You can, however, vote from a different computer and your mobile devices.

OATI provides innovative software solutions that simplify, streamline, and empower the operational tasks required in today's energy commerce and Smart Grid. With more than 1,400 customers in North America, OATI successfully deploys large, complicated, and diverse mission-critical applications committed to industry standards and stringent NERC CIP guidelines.

OATI (http://www.oati.com) is a leading provider of Smart Grid, Energy Trading and Risk Management, Transmission Scheduling, Congestion Management, and Market Management products and services. OATI is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an office in Redwood City, California. For more information, please contact sales(at)oati(dot)net.


Press Contact:
Jerry Dempsey
Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
+1 (763) 201-2000
http://www.oati.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

Giant Clam Pan Bring Back For Long Beach, WA Razor Clam Festival, April 19 And 20, 2014

The Long Beach Razor Clam Festival shares a long-cherished, subsistence tradition with lessons, music, contests, mermaids, and more, April 19 and 20 on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula. Learn how to dig for razor clams while enjoying other fun activities for the entire family.
Long Beach, Wash., January 30, 2014 - An eight-foot in diameter, 500-pound clam pan will makes its comeback for this year's Razor Clam Festival, taking place on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula, April 19 and 20, 2014.

"The Giant Clam Pan is an icon in Long Beach," said Randy Dennis, festival organizer and owner of The Dennis Company. "It's great to see it being restored and used once again to entertain our clam-loving community."

On Saturday, April 19, from 2:30 to 4PM, the shiny, newer replica of the Clam Pan will be used for a clam fritter cook-off by the Ilwaco High School Culinary Arts Program students. Four celebrity chefs - Brock Johnson, Dahlia Lounge, Adrienne Chamberlain, Etta's, Dezi Bonow, Palace Kitchen, and Liam Spence, Lola - from Tom Douglas restaurants in Seattle will be the judges. The event will take place in Veterans Memorial Park (downtown Long Beach).

Other highlights include the following:

Free razor clam sighting and digging (8AM on Saturday, 9AM on Sunday) lessons by local pros, online sign up suggested - http://www.razorclamfest.com;

Contests with prizes for the biggest clam dug, the best looking limit, the number of clams in the tank, and the best student-decorated clam guns;

A first-come, first-served Chowder Taste Off accompanied by the North Coast Blues Band, Saturday, from 11AM to 1PM;

Dedication of the World's Largest Spitting Clam in the World's Largest Frying Pan park, 2PM on Saturday;

Strolling Queen La De Da's Mermaids and Beard's Hollow Pirates offering face painting and games for children on Saturday;

More walkabout characters including Bathing Clam Beauties, "Digger" - the razor clam, and Dennis Duck doing his impression of a clam digger.

Commemorative t-shirts, as well as vintage clam festival postcards, will be available for purchase. Clamming licenses and equipment are available locally at The Dennis Company, downtown Long Beach.

Over the weekend, Peninsula restaurants will also be featuring razor clam menu items.

Revived in 2013, Long Beach's Razor Clam Festival shares the ins and outs of digging for razor clams while celebrating this subsistence tradition. The Clam Festival originated in the 1940s, at which time the World's Largest Clam Pan toured the region to promote the event and the City of Long Beach.

The harvesting of razor clams is a popular beach activity enjoyed by multiple generations. With its long and expansive beach, the Long Beach Peninsula is one of the favorite clamming destinations in the state. A Washington State Fish and Wildlife Shellfish/Seaweed License is required, and a personal limit of the first 15 clams dug is strictly enforced. http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/

"Many of us have wonderful memories of digging for razor clams as children," says Andi Day, executive director, Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. "It's great to see this Northwest tradition continue on the Long Beach Peninsula."

About the Long Beach Peninsula Located in the southwest corner of Washington State, the Long Beach Peninsula boasts an inviting mix of sought-out restaurants, ocean-view lodging, unique museums and attractions, lighthouses, shops and galleries, meandering trails, exceptional birding spots, and, above all, a 28-mile-long stretch of windswept, white-sand beach. City dwellers "discovered" the rejuvenating benefits of the beach over a hundred years ago and the Peninsula has been one of the Northwest's most enjoyable and refreshing beach getaways ever since.

For event, lodging, dining and other destination information, please call the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau at 800.451.2542 or access http://www.funbeach.com.

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Press Contact:
Carol Zahorsky
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau
Long Beach, Wash.
+1 (360) 481-1752
http://www.funbeach.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

GCL states GTT Group to Sell Patent Portfolio Related to Key Computer Vision Technologies

GTT Group, the premier provider of patent analysis and transaction advisory services to information and communication technology companies worldwide, has announced the availability of a Machine Vision patent portfolio. The portfolio relates to technologies central to industrial applications of computer vision technology, contains fourteen issued U.S. assets, and strongly correlates to existing machine vision technologies on the market.
Portland, OR, January 30, 2014 - GTT Group, the premier provider of patent analysis and transaction advisory services to information and communication technology companies worldwide, has announced the availability of a Machine Vision patent portfolio. The portfolio relates to technologies central to industrial applications of computer vision technology.

Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (GTT Group) is representing the sale of the Machine Vision patent portfolio related to key computer vision technologies. The patent portfolio contains fourteen issued U.S. assets and strongly correlates to existing machine vision technologies on the market. The patented technology reflects early innovation in the machine vision industry with priority dates as early as September of 1995.

The Machine Vision patent portfolio offers a strong, early portfolio in the machine vision space. The industry has seen multi-billion dollar revenue in North America for multiple years and continued growth in the industry is expected. With applications to a wide array of industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical, electronics, consumer goods, printing and agriculture, the Machine Vision portfolio provides strong patent coverage in the machine vision space.

The portfolio covers several technical areas including machine vision application software development. Computer vision programs that allow for interactive editing of vision tools in a control-flow structure are covered in the embodiments. In addition, tools that provide ActiveX/COM controls and .NET controls to facilitate development and third-party integration are covered by the application software development patents.

The patent portfolio also covers technology concerning automatically measuring the color difference between a color distribution of an object and a reference color image. The patented technology is advantageously used in automated color difference measurement systems. Color difference measurement systems are used in a variety of industry applications including: 1) identifying product flaws; 2) color degradation in foods; 3) alignment of color coded parts; 4) color matching used in image processing, printing, or scanning; 5) color calibration used in display product quality control; 6) image archiving; 7) colorimetry; and 8) in video compression when identifying redundant imagery. The patent portfolio provides considerable application and breadth.

The portfolio provides a unique opportunity for companies looking to establish, solidify or expand their strategic position in the competitive machine vision industry. GTT Group has prepared market adoption materials for qualified interested parties under non-disclosure, non-notice provisions.

GTT Group will be approaching potential buyers and providing materials explaining the strategic advantages of acquiring the portfolio.

To receive more information about this opportunity, please contact Dan Buri.

About Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. is a patent transaction advisory and consulting firm, which combines core competencies in patent valuation with its global network to deliver unparalleled results. GTT Group's services include Patent Valuation, Patent Brokerage, Patent Acquisition, Patent Licensing Support, Wireless Related Standards Review, and Patent Research & Strategic Analysis. The company's corporate headquarters are in Portland, Oregon.

For more information, visit GTT Group online.


Press Contact:
Dan Buri
GTT Group
Portland, OR
+1 (503) 200-5165
http://www.gttgrp.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

StepOne Health Extended #CES2014 Launch Invitations to Social Media Conference in Tulsa, OK

StepOne Health extends their 2014 launch invitations to #SMTULSA Conference March 20-21, 2014.
Tulsa, Ok, January 30, 2014 - StepOneHealth.com is the new destination to find and connect to the best resources. New laws can be written to make services available, but they only work if people will use them. Finding these services, connecting them, and bringing them to the public is how StepOne Health aims to disrupt the traditional process.

"We've built StepOne Health with a commitment to women's health and technology," explained Chelia Potts Laurance, Director of Operations at StepOne Health. "Like most women my age, I am the chief medical officer of my family, managing health from my children to my parents. At StepOne Health, we connect the pieces together to help women complete a health experience for themselves -step one- then for their families."

StepOne Health members get personalized access to specific snapshots called 'experiences'. Gluten sensitivity, food allergies, vitamin D, hormone banking, and PMS are a few of the experiences available during this launch. Each experience is designed to include what is needed to start learning about the topic, to see how it relates personally, and to provide the first steps for improvement.

"As a technology and health consumer, it is important to me that StepOne Health delivers a customer centered product. I'm happy to say that we have been able to use today's technology to revamp the customer experience," explained Cheryl Lawson, Digital Health Concierge at StepOne Health and Founder of Social Media Tulsa. "The ability to: access your health records from any device, participate in a Google+ Hangout on Air via LiveFAQ.com, to ask a question, and to speak directly to an expert are just some of the reasons the SMTULSA community will love StepOne Health. I invite you all to join."

StepOne Health embraces cutting edge technology, and new health care to promote personal health and wellness. The StepOne digital health team will attend the fourth annual SMTULSA Conference in Tulsa, Ok. March 20-21, 2014.

"Everyone who registers for the 2014 SMTULSA Conference will receive an invitation and will be able to meet with the StepOne Health team," Lawson added.

Those not attending the conference can still receive an invitation by sending the official Tweet: "I am ready to take charge of my health with the Science of You @StepOneHealth #SMTULSA."

The first 214 people to do so will receive a complete record with baseline lab panel drawn from their local lab for free.

About StepOne Health StepOne Health is a marketplace where individuals can find and connect to the best resources available. For too long the old system put all the resources at the wrong end of the health care experience which was after you got sick. The new laws were written to focus on awareness and early detection. The hard part is finding which of these services is right for you and your family. Locating and connecting these services to your personal health is the mission of StepOne Health. To learn more, visit http://steponehealth.com.

About SMTULSA Conference Social Media Tulsa, Tulsa's social media community, will host the fourth annual SMTULSA Conference March 20-21, 2014. . #SMTULSA is the areas only Conference & Expo for Bloggers, content creators, small business innovators, mobile, and social media enthusiasts.

SMTULSA is a two-day event comprised of keynotes, case study based sessions, a variety of presentations, and an abundance of networking opportunities. Speakers from all over the country will flock to downtown Tulsa, OK to share social media, mobile, and technology strategies that have the capacity to create success for businesses, bloggers, and non-profit organizations. To learn more, visit http://smtulsa.com.


Press Contact:
Cheryl Lawson
StepOne Health
Tulsa, Ok
+1 417-434-1001
http://steponehealth.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.

GCL publishes ON World: ZigBee and 802.15.4 to Drive 43 Percent of Wireless Smart Energy Solutions

ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 are driving Smart Energy solutions worldwide, according to a recently published report by ON World. Between 2012 and 2018, ZigBee and 802.15.4 based systems will make up 43% of the wireless chipsets used for smart metering, distributed energy resources, home and building energy management as well as lighting controls.
San Diego, CA, January 30, 2014 - ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 are driving Smart Energy solutions worldwide, according to global technology research firm ON World. Between 2012 and 2018, ZigBee and 802.15.4 based systems will make up 43% of the wireless chipsets used for smart metering, home and building energy management, distributed energy resources as well as lighting controls.

"As core technologies for Smart Energy, ZigBee and 802.15.4 are used in Smart Grid initiatives worldwide," says Mareca Hatler, ON World's research director. "Energy service providers, governments and consumers are demanding a new generation of energy management solutions and developers have responded with Internet connected smart devices, cloud services and standards-based end-to-end smarter energy solutions."

Consumers rank energy savings as one of the most important smart home solutions. ON World's latest survey with early technology adopters found that over half (54%) are "Interested" or "Most Interested" in energy management. Almost half are willing to spend $7 or more per month on an energy service that saved them 10% of their energy expenditures. Thirty-eight percent are willing to spend $150 or more upfront if they could save up to 30% of their energy costs.

The Do-it-yourself model is "Preferred" or "Most preferred" by half of the respondents compared with 41% that would prefer to purchase from a cable/broadband service provider. ZigBee's name recognition continues to grow as 45% more consumers ranked it as "Familiar" or "Most Familiar" in 2013 compared with ON World's previous survey in 2012.

A few of the ZigBee/802.15.4 related Smart Energy achievements and developments over the past year include the following:

Completion of ZigBee IP and the ZigBee Smart Energy 2 (SEP 2) profile for end-to-end IPv6 communications for connecting the smart metering infrastructure with in-home/building devices for demand response and energy management.

Five compliant SEP2 network stacks from Silicon Labs, Texas Instruments, Grid2Home, Sensinode and Exegin.

Software defined radios such as GainSpan's WiFi and ZigBee IP chipset and GreenVity with a hybrid communication SoC system that supports ZigBee and HomePlug Green PHY on the same chipset.

Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has adopted the Wi-SUN Alliance's ECHONET-Lite specification for secure and interoperable communications between the smart meter and home energy management systems (HEMS) using IEEE 802.15.4g/e.

The ZigBee Alliance announced they are developing a communication profile to ensure interoperability for the Smart Grid's Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) using IEEE 802.15.4g and IETF standards such as IPv6, RPL, UDP and TCP.

Dozens of utilities across the U.S. are offering rebates for consumers to purchase smart thermostats by companies such as Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell as well as options to connect real-time energy displays (e.g. EnergyAware, Rainforest and Comverge/Emerson) to smart meters. By 2018, more than 400 million IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee enabled Smart Energy related devices will have shipped worldwide.

Based on over 800 surveys and interviews with end users, vendors and suppliers, ON World's report, "802.15.4 & ZigBee: Enabling the Internet of Things," analyzes the global market opportunity for IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee as well as competing alternatives such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave, EnOcean, ANT and others.

The report synopsis and a free executive summary are available from: http://www.onworld.com/zigbee.

About ON World:

ON World provides global business intelligence on smart technology markets. Our market research and information services are sold to Fortune 1000 companies, startups and investors worldwide. http://www.onworld.com.

Media Contact: Mary Purvis p: 858-259-2397 e: purvis(at)onworld(dot)com


Press Contact:
Mary Purvis
ON World
San Diego, CA
+1 (858) 259-2397
http://www.onworld.com

Source: Global Communication Leader., Inc.