Android Has Taken 20% of Tablet Market Share from iPad

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A recent report completed by ABI research notes that Android has taken 20% of the worldwide tablet market share from Apple's iPad in the last 12 months.

However, it's also been indicated that even with this surge, no single vendor using Android has been able to "mount a significant challenge against" the iPad. The same can be said about any other tablet operating system.

"Many vendors have introduced media tablets, but none are separating themselves from the pack to pose a serious threat to Apple," says Jeff Orr, Mobile Devices Group Director for ABI Research. "In fact, most have introduced products at prices higher than similarly-configured iPads. Apple, never a company to be waiting for others, has introduced its second-generation iPad media tablet while keeping product pricing unchanged."

Additionally, it's being suggested that fragmentation within operating system software is hurting the growth of the tablet category, and that application developers need to choose an initial software platform, but may delay creating such things if it feels as if the market potential is not significant.

Regardless, the report shows that the tablet market is in growth mode, as it notes that annual worldwide tablet shipments are expected to top 120 million units in 2015.


 
 
 
 

Norton Mobile Security Lite Available for Free Download in Android Market

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Norton Mobile Security Lite Available for Free Download in Android Market


New mobile security application protects from loss, theft and malware

 

WHAT/WHY: With more than six billion applications downloaded to date, it’s clear that the Android Market is experiencing explosive growth and that consumers are hooked on downloading what they want, when they want it. At the same time, consumers need to be vigilant about safeguarding their mobile phones because Symantec’s latest Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 16, found that researchers identified nearly four times as many unique-to-Android pieces of malware than the previous year. Additionally, a recent Norton survey found that 33 percent of consumers in Canada and 36 percent of consumers in the U.S. have had their cell phone lost or stolen.  The need to protect consumer mobile devices is more important than ever.

 

Today, Norton released Norton Mobile Security Lite, a free security application for Android-based smartphones. Norton Mobile Security Lite seamlessly combines select anti-theft features with powerful antimalware, giving users a sense of security in the event their phone is ever lost, stolen or compromised by malware.

 

“In the same day, a smartphone user can stream their favourite music station, get the high score hurling birds through the air and then file their taxes online.  Having Norton installed means feeling equally confident regardless of what you do on your mobile phone,” said Dave Cole, vice president mobile products, Norton. “Norton Mobile Security Lite protects confidential information and offers basic mobile protection from the most trusted name in security – which means your device is safeguarded and you’re worry-free.”

 
Norton Mobile Security Lite

NMS Lite provides a worry free and obligation free opportunity to all Android users. The key features include:

·         Anti-theft – Remotely lock your lost or stolen device via SMS text and prevent strangers from seeing your private information or running up your mobile bill.

·         Anti-malware – Scans all files and app updates downloaded to the mobile device and automatically detects and removes threats without slowing you down.

·         Automatic LiveUpdate – Automatically downloads and installs security updates keeping you a step ahead of cybercriminals.

 

This new offering is initially available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. For users who want additional protections such as the ability to: remotely locate or wipe their device; block unwanted calls or text messages; or block phishing websites used to steal personal information and money, there is the option to upgrade to the full featured Norton Mobile Security for an annual subscription price of $29.99USD.

 

EXPERTS: Norton security experts are on-hand to discuss the latest product and share tips on how people can protect their personal information through mobile security offerings.

WHEN:                Interviews with Norton security experts available upon request.
 
CONTACTS:        
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Nortel Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2011

Nortel Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2011

August 11, 2011

  • Through the creditor protection process, Nortel has sold all of its businesses generating approximately $3.2 billion in net proceeds for the benefit of its creditors, and preserving 16,000 jobs for employees with the purchasers of the businesses
  • In addition, completed the sale of our remaining patents and patent applications to a consortium consisting of Apple, EMC, Ericsson, Microsoft, Research in Motion and Sony (collectively, the Consortium) for a cash purchase price of $4.5 billion
  • Focus remains on maximizing value for stakeholders, including the provision of transition services to purchasers, sale of remaining assets, wind down of global operations and entities, ongoing cost reduction and other significant work toward the conclusion of the Creditor Protection Proceedings
  • Cash position as of June 30, 2011 continues to reflect restructuring progress

Financial Presentation and Q2 2011 Results

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  • Consolidated results include the results of operations and financial position of Nortel Networks Corporation, its principal operating subsidiary Nortel Networks Limited, and their subsidiaries in the Asia, CALA, and EMEA regions other than those included in the U.S. or EMEA deconsolidated subsidiaries
  • Cash balance as of June 30, 2011 was $790 million, compared to $775 million as of March 31, 2011, plus restricted cash balance of $3.2 billion consisting primarily of divestiture proceeds
  • Minimal revenues in the second quarter of 2011 related to customer contracts not transferred with the sales of businesses. We expect minimal revenues for the remainder of 2011.

TORONTO - Nortel Networks Corporation [OTC: NRTLQ] announced its results for the second quarter of 2011. Results were prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in U.S. dollars.

Nortel’s consolidated results include the results of operations and financial position of Nortel Networks Corporation, its principal operating subsidiary Nortel Networks Limited, and their subsidiaries in the Asia, CALA, and EMEA regions other than those included in the U.S. or EMEA deconsolidated subsidiaries. As of June 1, 2010, and October 1, 2010, the EMEA Subsidiaries and U.S. Subsidiaries, respectively, were deconsolidated and accounted for under the cost method of accounting. In the context of the Creditor Protection Proceedings, Nortel continues to evaluate the method of accounting for all of its subsidiaries.

As a result of and following the divestitures of: (1) the Code Division Multiple Access/LTE Access and Enterprise Solutions businesses in the fourth quarter of 2009; (2) the Optical Networking and Carrier Ethernet, and Global System for Mobile communications/GSM for Railways businesses in the first quarter of 2010; (3) the Carrier VoIP and Application Solutions business; and Nortel’s interest in the LG-Nortel (LGN) joint venture in the second quarter of 2010; (4) the multiservice switching products and related services business in the first quarter of 2011; and (5) the assets of Guangdong-Nortel Telecommunications Equipment Co. Ltd. (GDNT) in the second quarter of 2011, only the residual contracts not transferred with the businesses are included in Nortel’s financial results.

As a result of the business sales, Nortel currently has one reportable segment, being the consolidated entity, as its chief operating decision maker reviews financial and operating results on that basis.

Financial Summary

  • Nortel’s overall financial performance in the second quarter of 2011 was impacted by the sale of all of its businesses in prior quarters.
  • Revenues in the second quarter of $1 million, with declines year over year in all regions.
  • SG&A expense in the second quarter of $53 million, a decrease of 60.7 percent from the year ago quarter.
  • R&D expense in the second quarter of nil. Nortel does not expect to incur further R&D charges.
  • Cash balance as of June 30, 2011 was $790 million, compared to $775 million as of March 31, 2011. Restricted cash balance of $3.2 billion consisting primarily of divestiture proceeds

Revenues

Revenues from continuing operations were $1 million in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $145 million for the second quarter of 2010, resulting from the business divestitures and the deconsolidation of the U.S. subsidiaries.

Discontinued operations revenues in the second quarter of 2011 were nil compared to $93 million for the second quarter of 2010. Nortel does not expect any further revenues to be generated by the discontinued operations in future reporting periods.

Operating Expenses 

Operating Expenses B/(W)

 

Q2 2011

YoY

    SG&A

$ 53

   60.7%

    R&D

       0

100.0%

Total Operating Expenses

$ 53

   66.0%


A focus on reducing costs, the business divestitures and the deconsolidation of the U.S. subsidiaries resulted in lower operating expenses compared to the year ago quarter. SG&A expense was $53 million in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $135 million for the second quarter of 2010. R&D expense was nil in the second quarter of 2011, compared to $21 million for the second quarter of 2010.

Net Loss

The Company reported a net loss in the second quarter of 2011 of $115 million compared to a net loss of $1.6 billion in the second quarter of 2010.

The net loss in the second quarter of 2011 included interest expense of $80 million , partially offset by other operating income of $18 million comprised primarily of billings under transition services agreements and reorganization items of $11 million.

Reorganization items of $11 million were comprised of gains on divestitures of $37 million related primarily to the sale of the GDNT assets and additional escrow proceeds related to the divestiture of the Optical Networking and Carrier Ethernet business, partially offset by professional fees of $21 million.

The net loss in the second quarter of 2010 included reorganization items of $1.5 billion, interest expense of $75 million and other expense - net of $28 million, partially offset by other operating income of $96 million primarily related to billings under transition services agreements.

Reorganization items of $1.5 billion primarily resulted from a loss of $1.5 billion related to the deconsolidation of the EMEA subsidiaries and asset impairments of $113 million, partially offset by a gain of $225 million primarily related to the sale of NNL’s interest in LGN. Other expense – net of $28 million was comprised in part of a currency exchange loss of $44 million and rental income of $16 million.

Cash

The cash balance as of June 30, 2011 was $790 million, compared to a cash balance of $775 million as of March 31, 2011. Restricted cash was $3.2 billion primarily related to the business divestiture proceeds. The cash balance was positively impacted by proceeds from the sale of the GDNT assets partially offset by operational expenses incurred in the quarter.

Nortel will not be hosting a teleconference/audio webcast to discuss second quarter 2011 results.

Ready to Collaborate? Intuit Invites Innovators to Participate

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Aug. 10, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EDT

Ready to Collaborate? Intuit Invites Innovators to Participate

Applications Being Accepted for Entrepreneur Day 2011





MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Startups and innovators looking to collaborate with a proven technology leader to help hatch their next great idea are invited to apply to participate in Intuit Inc.'s INTU +0.81% third annual Entrepreneur Day.

Whether it's mobile applications, cloud computing, or data analytics technology, Intuit is seeking companies that can help support its mission: improving the financial lives of its millions of customers. Those selected to participate will meet with Intuit business leaders and have one-on-one time to pitch their ideas and demonstrate their products.

Potential participants must submit an application that describes their product or service and a profile of their target customers. The application deadline is Sept. 9 for the event, to be held at Intuit's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., on Oct. 6.

More details on the application process are available at the Intuit Collaboratory website at http://entrepreneur-day.com . Tips on how to create a successful, attention-getting proposal, are posted on the Intuit Network.

Benefits of Entrepreneur Day

Intuit, recently named as one of Forbes Most Innovative Companies, hosts Entrepreneur Day as part of its open innovation program. As a result of previous Entrepreneur Days, several companies have found opportunities to work with Intuit.

"Technology moves fast, and through Entrepreneur Day our Intuit leaders and the entrepreneurs on the front line of emerging technologies will begin to work together to bring something new to market that's meaningful for our customers," said Tayloe Stansbury, chief technology officer, Intuit. "As we open up our innovation processes, the entrepreneurs who participate can benefit from us introducing them to our large ecosystem of partners, suppliers and customers."

After attending last year's event, David Barrett, chief executive officer of Expensify, joined the Intuit Partner Platform and integrated his expense report program within QuickBooks.

"The time I invested in applying for and attending Entrepreneur Day paid off," said Barrett. "The experience opened a number of doors for me. I met with a lot of great people, from top to bottom, and got in front of the right decision makers to move a relationship with Intuit and their product development teams along quickly."

Entrepreneur Day 2011 will begin with a question-and-answer session with Intuit founder Scott Cook and the company's chief technology officer, Tayloe Stansbury. Participants will then get a closer look inside Intuit during roundtable discussions with leaders from the company's different business units. Companies will then pitch their ideas and get immediate feedback during a round of 25-minute "speed dates" with Intuit's business development and technology teams.

About Intuit Inc.

Intuit Inc. is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses; financial institutions, including banks and credit unions; consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks(R), Quicken(R) and TurboTax(R), simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries(R) and Lacerte(R) are Intuit's leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants. Intuit Financial Services helps banks and credit unions grow by providing on-demand solutions and services that make it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of $3.5 billion in its fiscal year 2010. The company has approximately 7,700 employees with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India and other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com .

SOURCE: Intuit Inc.

New Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops & Mobile Monitor Simplify Small Business Computing

New Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops & Mobile Monitor Simplify Small Business Computing

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (BUSINESS WIRE), August 11, 2011 - Lenovo announced today the ThinkPad Edge 14-inch E425 and 15.6-inch E525 laptops for small-to-medium businesses (SMB) and the ThinkVision LT1421 Wide, the company’s first mobile monitor that gives mobile professionals a second screen for on-the-go use to display spreadsheets and make presentations. The ThinkPad Edge laptops simplify the overall computing experience for SMBs, starting with a slimmer, more polished design complemented by powerful, reliable technology with choices of the latest AMD processors along with voice and video features for an unparalleled user experience.

“These latest ThinkPad Edge laptops combined with the ThinkVision mobile monitor equips small businesses with an extremely powerful technology toolkit,” said Luis Hernandez, vice president, ThinkPad Edge Business Unit, Lenovo. “From creating content on the road to conveniently displaying presentations, video, or other content, this solution fits the demanding requirements of growing small businesses.”

PC Tech: Do More Style

The new ThinkPad Edge laptops project a smart, polished image with new soft finishes available in color choices of heatwave red or midnight black with either an anti-glare or glossy display. Nearly 13 percent slimmer than previous versions, the laptops can easily fit in a briefcase alongside the ThinkVision LT1421 Wide monitor. The spill-resistant, island-style keyboard provides not only hours of comfortable typing but also contributes to the laptops’ clean, modern design.

Performance-Minded Technologies: Do More Work

The new laptops are filled with a host of high performance technologies including:

  • AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) with VISION Pro Technology for efficient multitasking and mainstream application acceleration, stunning visual performance for today’s Internet-focused and graphics-intensive business applications, extended battery life and cool operating temperatures for comfort on the go
  • Integrated AMD Radeon™ discrete-class graphics with dedicated video memory delivering eye-popping HD performance and blazing-fast parallel processing capabilities
  • Generous storage up to 750 GB and up to 8 GB of memory
  • Multimedia and expansion options with DVD burner, powered USB port, 4-1 media card reader and support for HDMI
  • Optional fingerprint reader for convenient and secure log-in

With the ThinkPad Edge laptops, users can get to work more quickly with 20 percent faster boot up1, thanks to Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience 2.0 optimization for Windows 7 PCs over non-optimized PCs.

Simplified Features: Do More Voice & Video

Voice and video calls are a normal part of doing business today. For a premium experience, the laptops come equipped with advanced features including a low-light sensitive web camera, noise suppressing keyboard, microphone mute key and the ThinkVantage Communications Utility 2.0. With this suite of tools, users can conduct video conference calls in low light, quiet their keyboard typing noises for listeners on the call, talk in individual or multiple speaker mode and adjust the camera settings. Also to easily manage wireless connections while traveling, users can conveniently close the laptop lid, and the PC will hold the wireless connection for several minutes. Users can even lock their PC with Lenovo’s AutoLock function, which uses the camera to automatically detect when the user is away and subsequently locks the PC.

Mobile Monitor: Do More Presentations On The Road

At under two pounds and less than one centimeter at its thinnest, the 14-inch ThinkVision LT1421 Wide mobile monitor makes the perfect traveling companion for traveling professionals, like auditors or consultants. The mobile monitor works great for ad hoc meetings in places like hotel lobbies or cafes that lack access to a projector and even for extra screen space for work that requires multitasking on the go.

To use, simply plug the monitor into a laptop via USB and prop it up with its photo frame stand. Tilt the display to the desired angle and choose from 16 brightness levels to get presentations looking their best. Designed to match with the ThinkPad family of laptops, the mobile monitor offers simplicity and elegance with extras like ThinkPad durability and convenient screen cover.

Service & Support: Do More Uptime

Busy SMBs have no time for downtime. That’s why Lenovo included Rescue and Recovery on the laptops to help restore settings and data if it gets lost or corrupted. When SMBs need support beyond included tools, they can turn to a host of Lenovo service and support programs, including Priority Support for technical help, Onsite Warranty for on-site repair, Warranty Extensions, ThinkPad Protection for accidental drops and spills and Hard Drive Retention to keep hard drive data secure.

Pricing and Availability2

The ThinkPad Edge E425 and E525 laptops and ThinkVision LT1421 Wide monitor will be available starting in August. Pricing for both models of the laptops starts at approximately $549 and the monitor is priced at $219.99. All of the products will be sold through business partners and www.lenovo.com.

For the latest Lenovo news, subscribe to Lenovo RSS feeds or follow Lenovo on Twitter and Facebook.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (Pink Sheets: LNVGY) is a $US21 billion personal technology company serving customers in more than 160 countries, and the world’s fourth-largest PC vendor. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly-efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com

1 Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up, shutdown, resume and other Windows 7 performance measurements. 42 competitors PCs were tested from Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba, representing both commercial and consumer desktop and notebook products at mainstream price points. These were compared with comparable Lenovo products. Data from competitors and Lenovo PCs were averaged and compared to calculate the claims used.

2Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

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Intel Capital Creates $300 Million Ultrabook Fund

 

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intel Capital creates a $300 Million Ultrabook™ Fund to help accelerate the next revolution of personal computing.
  • Ultrabook™ Fund targeted at technologies that will help deliver new and enhanced user experiences, longer battery life and slim component and platform technologies.

 

 

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and TAIPEI, Aug. 10, 2011 – Intel Capital today announced a $300 million Ultrabook™ Fund to help drive innovation in this new category of devices. As announced at Computex earlier this year, Ultrabook systems will marry the performance and capabilities of today’s laptops with tablet-like features. Ultrabook devices will deliver a highly responsive and secure experience in a thin, light and elegant design at mainstream prices.

 

To help realize that vision, the Intel Capital Ultrabook Fund aims to invest in companies building hardware and software technologies focused on enhancing how people interact with Ultrabooks, achieving all-day usage through longer battery life, enabling innovative physical designs and improved storage capacity. The overall goal of the fund, which will be invested over the next 3-4 years, is to create a cycle of innovation and system capabilities for this new and growing category of mobile devices.

 

“Ultrabook devices are poised to be an important area for innovation in the $261 billion global computer industry1,” said Arvind Sodhani, president of Intel Capital and Intel executive vice president. “The Intel Capital Ultrabook fund will focus on investing in companies building technologies that will help revolutionize the computing experience and morph today’s mobile computers into the next ‘must have’ device.”

 

“Celebrating 30 years of innovation, the PC is the ultimate Darwinian device and Intel is striving to again reinvent mobile computing,” said Mooly Eden, vice president and general manager of Intel’s PC Client Group. “In 2003, the combination of Intel’s Centrino technology with built-in WiFi, paired with Intel Capital’s $300 million in venture investments and other industry enabling efforts, ushered in the shift from desktop PCs to anytime, anywhere mobile computing. Our announcement today is about Intel mobilizing significant investments to achieve the next historic shift in computing.”

 

There are three key phases in Intel’s strategy to accelerate its vision for this new category. The company’s efforts begin to unfold this year with Intel’s latest 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors. This family of products will enable thin, light and beautiful designs that are less than 21mm (0.8 inch) thick, and at mainstream prices. Systems based on these chips will be available for the 2011 winter holiday shopping season.

 

To ship Ultrabook devices this year required significant collaboration amongst the entire computing industry. Intel has worked very closely with its customers to ensure that Ultrabook devices deliver compelling and unique value to consumers. Many OEMs have been collaborating on this effort from the very beginning.

 

“Ultrabook takes the best technologies and marries them with sleeker designs and extraordinarily long battery life for a new kind of computing experience,” said Peter Hortensius, Lenovo’s Product Group president. “This new type of personal computing aligns with our continual focus on engineering innovative laptop solutions that push the boundaries on mobility.”

 

The second phase of Intel’s vision happens around the next-generation Intel processor family codenamed “Ivy Bridge,” which is scheduled for availability in systems in the first half of 2012. Laptops based on “Ivy Bridge” will bring improved power efficiency, smart visual performance, increased responsiveness and enhanced security.

 

Intel’s planned 2013 products, codenamed “Haswell,” are the third step in the Ultrabook device progression and expected to reduce power consumption to half of the “thermal design point” for today’s microprocessors.

 

Intel Capital has a strong track record of driving innovation and growth in computing through dedicated and consistent investments in start-ups and companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation worldwide. By employing Intel’s core assets of architecture, engineering and manufacturing leadership along with capital investment, Intel Capital has helped to create the technology ecosystems which underlie many of the most widespread applications of technology today.

 

In addition to the Intel Capital Ultrabook Fund, Intel Capital has a number of dedicated funds that drive innovations in specific geographies and technology areas. Country-specific funds include the India Technology Fund, China Technology Fund II, Brazil Technology Fund and Middle East and Turkey Fund. Past technology specific funds have included the Intel Digital Home Fund and  Intel Communications Fund.

 

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About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

Seagate Hard Drives To Feature SafetyNet Data Recovery Services

Seagate Hard Drives To Feature SafetyNet Data Recovery Services
An Industry First, The New GoFlex® Turbo Performance Drive Includes a Recovery Plan for Your Data

CUPERTINO, Calif. - August 8, 2011 - Seagate (NASDAQ: STX), today unveiled the GoFlex® Turbo performance drive with SafetyNet™ data recovery services (DRS). SafetyNet data recovery is the first recovery service offering by a hard drive manufacturer to be included as part of the purchase price of an external drive. With the latest super speed USB 3.0 interface and RPMs clocked at 7200, the GoFlex Turbo drive is equipped to handle transfer speeds up to 40% faster than that of its USB 2.0, 5400-RPM siblings. This latest addition to the GoFlex family was developed with the understanding that those who place a high value on their data should have the peace of mind that their data is even more secure regardless of what unforeseen incident might occur to the drive. The new GoFlex Turbo performance drive features two-years of SafetyNet data recovery services and is now available from Best Buy for a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $119.99 for 500GBs and $139.99 for 750GBs.*

"With this new GoFlex® Turbo performance drive, it is our aim to provide more peace of mind for the people who choose Seagate to back up and store their valued digital assets," said Patrick Connolly, vice president and general manager of Seagate’s retail product group. "When our products are used as a backup to a primary system or even as supplemental storage, people should know that they can get a further layer of assurance that their data will be there when they need it."

"Seagate is now bringing to market a solution that shelters our customers, who purchase the GoFlex® Turbo with SafetyNet™, from the potential thousand-dollar cost of recovering lost files. Seagate is providing a solution that will no longer cost thousands of dollars to recover files. SafetyNet™ DRS provide an extra layer of protection for your content."

SafetyNet™
SafetyNet Data Recovery Services are included with the new GoFlex Turbo performance drive that provides additional protection in the event of data loss. Many things can contribute to data being inaccessible from a drive and Seagate is now providing a safeguard against mishaps such as: physical damage to the drive, human error and software viruses. The GoFlex Turbo performance drive includes two years of SafetyNet Data Recovery Service, a service which separately often comes with a price tag of hundreds to thousands of dollars. The SafetyNet service covers one recovery attempt on your GoFlex Turbo performance drive within a two-year period. Seagate's Data Recovery Specialists will determine whether remote or in-lab service is the best way to recover the data.*

* The SafetyNet program provides one data recovery attempt in the first two years after date of original purchase. Not all data may be recoverable. For more information, see SafetyNet program terms and conditions at seagate.com/safetynet. SafetyNet service currently is available only to legal residents of US.

GoFlex® External Hard Drives
First introduced in May of 2010, the family of Seagate® GoFlex® drives and accessories have introduced a new level of flexibility to external storage which has changed the way people store, access, enjoy and share their digital content. The GoFlex storage family includes easy, plug-and-play portable and desktop drives, with an array of interchangeable cables and desktop adapters that allow each drive to adapt to the interface or device being used. Seagate GoFlex Turbo performance drive and the entire family of GoFlex ultra-portable drives are the first to meet the new Universal Storage Module (USM™) specification¹. GoFlex hard disk drives are also specially designed to provide interoperability between operating systems in order to work with both Microsoft® Windows® and Mac® OS X computers.

About Seagate
Seagate is the worldwide leader in hard disk devices and storage solutions. Learn more at http://www.seagate.com.

© 2011 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, GoFlex Turbo, SafetyNet and GoFlex are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to hard device capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.

¹ The SATA USM specification is a standard specification to accept a complete, powered external storage device into consumer electronic devices. Modules designed according to the SATA USM specification will enable consumers to instantly access their music, movies, photos and other content from a variety of consumer electronics products, and to seamlessly transfer content between devices.

Government of Canada Supports Business in Kitchener

Government of Canada Supports Business in Kitchener

For immediate release
August 10, 2011

Kitchener, Ontario – Miovision Technologies is one step closer to bringing its new traffic planning tools to market, thanks to a $922,500 federal investment announced today by Harold Albrecht, MP for Kitchener-Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

"Our government continues to support innovative projects to ensure that communities and businesses in southern Ontario can continue to grow now and in the future," said MP Albrecht. "This investment in Miovision will help them to develop and market a new brand of traffic management technology aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving road safety."

Miovision offers video and web-based data collection tools to traffic planners around the world, which allow them to better optimize traffic flow, reduce emissions and improve travel times. This repayable contribution from FedDev Ontario's Investing in Business Innovation will support the development and testing of a new product line for improving the efficiency of traffic circulation. The increase in product marketability is expected to attract investment from Angel networks and to better position Miovision as leader in the traffic management industry.

"The Investing in Business Innovation funding will allow us to hire the people we need to accelerate our growth, and we are looking to add an additional 15 engineers to our team," said Miovision Technologies CEO and co-founder Kurtis McBride. "This program will really help us deliver on our product roadmap and fuel our competitiveness in the global market."

Investing in Business Innovation is a direct result of feedback from business leaders, academics and community leaders from across southern Ontario, who suggested FedDev Ontario take a leadership role in encouraging entrepreneurs and investors to take the risks necessary to put southern Ontario businesses on the map.

FedDev Ontario was created as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan to support businesses and communities in southern Ontario. Now in its second year of operation, the Agency has launched a number of initiatives to create a Southern Ontario Advantage and place the region in a strong position to compete in the global economy. These initiatives are designed to support businesses and other organizations through partnerships and investments in skills and training; innovation; research and development; and increased productivity. To learn more, please visit www.feddevontario.gc.ca or call 1-866-593-5505.


Backgrounder

Contribution to MiovisionTechnologies

Kitchener's Miovision Technologies was founded by three University of Waterloo engineering graduates in 2005. With over 220 customers in 18 countries, their portable video equipment has revolutionized traffic data collection around the world by replacing pen and paper road side surveys, with computerized traffic reports.

FedDev Ontario is providing Miovision Technologies with a repayable contribution of up to $922,500 to allow the company to complete its research and development on a new video-based product line intended for vehicle traffic assessment to ultimately improve traffic safety and reduce emissions. More information is available at www.miovision.com

Investing in Business Innovation Program

The Government of Canada is committed to creating jobs and making Canada's economy more robust, diversified and competitive. The government seeks to provide Canadian businesses with the tools and advantages they need to prosper and create jobs and economic growth in today's modern economy.

FedDev Ontario is focusing on a portfolio of early-stage businesses that are recognized by the investor community as having the potential for high-growth and a net long-term economic benefit for southern Ontario.

In keeping with these objectives, $190 million will be invested up to March 31, 2014 to FedDev Ontario's Investing in Business Innovation program, which will help start-up businesses in the region thrive and grow.

The program will:

  • Provide improved access to financing for start-up businesses
  • Boost private sector investment in start-up businesses
  • Help accelerate the research and development of new products and ideas and bring them to the marketplace

Applications for funding are being accepted and assessed on an ongoing basis. For more information and to apply, please refer to the program guidelines available on the FedDev Ontario web site at www.feddevontario.gc.ca.

Newfoundland and Labrador to Become Major Gateway to Satellite Broadband in Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador to Become Major Gateway to Satellite Broadband in Canada

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WOODSTOCK, NB, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Xplornet Communications Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of a 4G satellite ground station located near St. John's, Newfoundland. 

This multi-million dollar investment in cutting-edge ground station technology will provide a high speed link to the Internet for a next generation, or 4G, high throughput satellite that will supply broadband for rural Canadians across the country. Satellite is the key to unlocking access to real broadband for rural Canadians, and ground stations like the one in St. John's provide the terrestrial link for the high-capacity signal the satellites will receive and transmit. 

Gerry O'Reilly, Xplornet's Chief Financial Officer commented on the announcement today, "We have invested in Newfoundland and Labrador because it offered us robust infrastructure to connect our ground station to the Internet, and its location worked with our national network design. This ground station is an integral part of our national 4G network, allowing us to create a better broadband experience for rural Canadians."

Xplornet's first 4G satellite will be launched in September of this year, and the service will be commercially available before year's end. A second 4G satellite is scheduled for launch in the first half of 2012. Xplornet, Canada's leading rural broadband provider has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Canada to bridge the urban/rural broadband divide. "This ground station - and the network it will support - will be a game-changer for broadband in rural Canada. As a Newfoundlander myself, I'm proud to make Newfoundland and Labrador an important part of our technical and investment plans" concluded O'Reilly.

About Xplornet Communications Inc.
Headquartered in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Xplornet Communications Inc. (formerly Barrett Xplore Inc.) is Canada's leading rural broadband provider, with customers and dealers in every province and territory. Xplornet aims to bridge the urban/rural digital divide by ensuring that every Canadian, regardless of where they live, has access to broadband, thereby enabling them to compete effectively in the global economy and gain access to essential government and educational services.

SOURCE Xplornet Communications Inc.

Introducing Kindle Cloud Reader

Introducing Kindle Cloud Reader

Read over 950,000 Kindle books in your web browser – no download or installation required

Based on HTML5, Kindle Cloud Reader optimizes for the platform you’re using and automatically stores your latest book locally for offline reading

Instant Books – no waiting for a download, start reading the book immediately, offline or online

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: AMZN) – For over two years, Amazon has been offering a wide selection of free Kindle reading apps that enable customers to “Buy Once, Read Everywhere.” Customers can already read Kindle books on the largest number of the most popular devices and platforms, including Kindles, iPads, iPhones, iPod touches, PCs, Macs, Android phones and tablets, and BlackBerrys. Today, Amazon.com announced Kindle Cloud Reader, its latest Kindle reading application that leverages HTML5 and enables customers to read Kindle books instantly using only their web browser – online or offline – with no downloading or installation required. As with all Kindle apps, Kindle Cloud Reader automatically synchronizes your Kindle library, as well as your last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights for all of your Kindle books, no matter how you choose to read them. Kindle Cloud Reader with its integrated touch optimized Kindle Store is available starting today for Safari on iPad, Safari on desktop and Chrome at www.amazon.com/cloudreader.

“We are excited to take this leap forward in our ‘Buy Once, Read Everywhere’ mission and help customers access their library instantly from anywhere”

“We are excited to take this leap forward in our ‘Buy Once, Read Everywhere’ mission and help customers access their library instantly from anywhere,” said Dorothy Nicholls, Director, Amazon Kindle. “We have written the application from the ground up in HTML5, so that customers can also access their content offline directly from their browser. The flexibility of HTML5 allows us to build one application that automatically adapts to the platform you’re using – from Chrome to iOS. To make it easy and seamless to discover new books, we’ve added an integrated, touch optimized store directly into Cloud Reader, allowing customers one click access to a vast selection of books.”

Features of Kindle Cloud Reader include:

  • An immersive view of your entire Kindle library, with instant access to all of your books
  • Start reading over 950,000 Kindle books instantly within your browser
  • An embedded Kindle Store optimized for your web browser makes it seamless to discover new books and start reading them instantly
  • New Kindle Store for iPad is built from the ground up for iPad’s touch interface
  • Your current book is automatically made available for offline use, and you can choose to save a book for reading offline at any time
  • Receive automatic software updates without the need to download new software
  • Select any book to start reading, customize the page layout to your desired font size, text color, background color, and more
  • View all of the notes, highlights, and bookmarks that you’ve made on other Kindle apps or on Kindle
  • Sync your last page read across your Kindle and free Kindle apps so you can always pick up where you left off

Kindle Cloud Reader is available for Safari on iPad, Safari on desktop and Chrome starting today. Kindle Cloud Reader on the iPad is optimized for the size and unique touch interface of iPad. Without even leaving the app, customers can start shopping in the Kindle Store and will find a unique and immersive shopping experience built specifically for iPad’s Safari browser.

Kindle Cloud Reader will be available on additional web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, the BlackBerry PlayBook browser, and other mobile browsers, in the coming months.

Amazon.com customers can start reading their Kindle books immediately using Kindle Cloud Reader at www.amazon.com/cloudreader.

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. Kindle, Kindle 3G, Kindle with Special Offers, Kindle 3G with Special Offers and Kindle DX are the revolutionary portable readers that wirelessly download books, magazines, newspapers, blogs and personal documents to a crisp, high-resolution electronic ink display that looks and reads like real paper. Kindle 3G, Kindle 3G with Special Offers and Kindle DX utilize the same 3G wireless technology as advanced cell phones, so users never need to hunt for a Wi-Fi hotspot. Kindle is the #1 bestselling product across the millions of items sold on Amazon.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca, www.amazon.cn, and www.amazon.it. As used herein, "Amazon.com," "we," "our" and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com's financial results is included in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.

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