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Systembolaget, the Swedish alcohol monopoly, has reported a Danish-registered Internet site to the police for offering Swedes to buy cheap alcohol online.
The site, which apparently calls itself 'Bolaget' is carrying out illegal sales of alcoholic beverages. It is also a tax crime, according to Lennart Agen, the head of Systembolaget's company communications.
Systembolaget also regards the name as a trademark infringement of the name 'Systembolaget', according to Aftonbladet, a Swedish daily newspaper.
The prices at the site are reportedly cheaper than those of Systembolaget, with a bottle of wine starting at SEK12 before transport costs. Beer is apparently only offered in pallets with the cheapest for about SEK9,000. The site reportedly also lists suggested distributors that can take the alcohol into the country.
The Swedish alcohol inspection has however pointed out that importing alcohol into Sweden via a distributor requires a permit and private persons have to bring their alcohol into the country themselves.
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Flexibility of Aspect Solution Enables Connection by Phone, E-mail or Web
Across Five Financial Service Centers to 1,500 CSRs
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ --
Aspect Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: ASPT), the leading provider of business communications solutions that help companies improve customer satisfaction, reduce operating costs, gather market intelligence and increase revenue, today announced that DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC is standardizing its contact center operations on the Aspect(R) Contact Server to more quickly and cost-effectively connect with customers and dealerships inquiring via all communication channels about auto loans, leases and financing. This multichannel solution for 1,500 customer service representatives across five DaimlerChrysler Services contact centers in North America will ensure that customers and dealerships experience the same high-quality service whether they initiate communication by telephone, e-mail or the Web.
Aspect's contact server is the foundation upon which integrated, multichannel contact centers are built. The software connects all contacts, regardless of the communications channel customers choose to use, to the correct company resource on first contact and pulls together all relevant information from throughout the enterprise for enabling quick resolutions via live or self-service.
"DaimlerChrysler already has an established relationship with Aspect," said Dennis McAuley, manager of the Troy Customer Service Center. "As we continue to build upon our vision for delivering superior service to DaimlerChrysler customers, we've chosen to extend the use of Aspect's solution to our financial services division."
"The Internet has opened up more options than ever before for price-conscious consumers shopping for the best financing deal," said David Puglia, Aspect's senior vice president of global marketing. "Quality of service can carry a lot of weight as a competitive differentiator, and Aspect's contact server is instrumental in providing the impressive quality of service that ultimately grows revenue."
About Aspect Communications
Aspect Communications Corporation is the leading provider of business communications solutions that help companies improve customer satisfaction, reduce operating costs, gather market intelligence and increase revenue. Aspect is the trusted mission-critical partner of 76 percent of the Fortune 50, daily managing more than 3 million customer sales and service professionals worldwide. Aspect is the only company that provides the mission-critical software platform, development environment and applications that seamlessly integrate voice-over-IP, traditional telephony, e-mail, voicemail, Web, fax and wireless business communications, while guaranteeing investment protection in a company's front-office, back-office, Internet and telephony infrastructures. Aspect's leadership in business communications solutions is based on more than 16 years of experience and over 7,600 implementations deployed worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with offices around the world, as well as an extensive global network of systems integrators, independent software vendors and distribution partners. For more information, visit Aspect's Web site at http://www.aspect.com or call 1-877-621-3692.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: All statements in this release that involve Aspect's forecasts, beliefs, projections, expectations, strategies and intentions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to Aspect at the time of this release, are not guarantees of future results; rather, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in this release. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the uncertainty of demand for Aspect products; the anticipated customer benefits from Aspect products; increased competition and technological changes in the markets in which Aspect competes; Aspect's abilities to manage growth; intense competition for qualified employees; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Aspect's annual report on Form 10-K and Aspect's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Aspect assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations.
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Leading Internet Commerce Software Provider and Online Marketing Experts Team
Up to Provide Comprehensive Internet Commerce Solutions
TORONTO, and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- INEX Corporation, a leading provider of Internet Commerce software applications, and WebPromote, the premier provider of Internet marketing services, today announced a strategic partnership to provide customers with the most complete Internet Commerce solutions available.
Through this partnership, INEX customers are now able to access WebPromote's Internet marketing services from within the INEX Commerce Court software applications or on the World Wide Web at http://www.webpromote.com/partners/inex. There, INEX customers can access a number of free Web site marketing tools available from WebPromote that help to optimize, measure and improve Internet marketing strategies, including:
-- META Tag Builder - a program to help achieve prominent listings within the search engines
-- RankThis! - a premier software program that shows how well a site ranks in ten of the major search engines and then shows how to improve those listings
-- WebPromote Weekly - a newsletter to keep readers apprised of the latest online promotion developments, opportunities, and tips affecting Web site marketing
The links from INEX to WebPromote also afford INEX customers the ability to quickly and easily learn about and leverage a number of Internet marketing services available from WebPromote.
"INEX's commitment to its customers includes putting absolutely everything they need to run a successful online business at their fingertips," said Alex Barrotti, founder and CEO of INEX Corporation. "INEX recognizes that online marketing is key to our customers' success and WebPromote is able to provide them with a much needed and valuable service."
"One size does not fit all when it comes to effectively promoting Internet Commerce sites and we recognize the need for scaleable, online marketing solutions resulting in targeted traffic," said Ken Wruk, founder and president of WebPromote. "This mutually beneficial partnership with INEX will open up a much broader channel for WebPromote, allowing us to offer our services to a wider range of customers."
In addition, WebPromote will seek to educate its clients about the value of INEX Commerce Court software applications, which offer small and medium businesses the most complete and affordable Internet Commerce solutions available. Marketing activities will include online promotions, opt-in e-mail announcements and co-marketing at industry trade shows, among others. This partnership will also introduce INEX solutions to WebPromote's extensive reseller network.
INEX offers an entire suite of low-cost, turnkey applications that enable businesses to quickly and easily set up and manage an online business. INEX products include INEX Commerce Court Publisher, the simplest way to begin selling online; INEX Commerce Court Lite, which enables order and payment processing automation as online sales volumes grow; and INEX Commerce Court
Professional, for sophisticated selling, advertising and promotion.
About WebPromote
Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, WebPromote is the premier Internet marketing services firm, providing complete marketing solutions for companies seeking to increase their online visibility. Founded in 1995, WebPromote has developed successful Internet marketing campaigns for thousands of Web-based businesses ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to privately held Internet businesses. Clients include: NBC, Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Polygram, AT&T, Novell, Hammacher Schlemmer and Tandem. WebPromote can be found on the World Wide Web at www.webpromote.com.
About INEX Corporation
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, INEX provides a suite of Internet Commerce applications that extends Microsoft technologies into complete Internet Commerce solutions. Together with a Microsoft platform, these software applications enable small to medium sized businesses around the world to create and manage a Web store with an online electronic catalog for marketing and selling products over the Internet. Based on Microsoft Site Server 3.0, Commerce Edition for self hosting, or Microsoft Commercial Internet System (MCIS) for remote hosting at an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a Commerce Service Provider (CSP), INEX Commerce Court suite offers applications to deliver complete, affordable, and easy-to-use Internet Commerce solutions. In addition, the INEX applications interoperate with a host of industry standards and environments, allowing merchants to maximize their investment in existing business systems and processes. In April 1998, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) announced a minority equity investment in INEX, to help bring affordable electronic commerce solutions to the small and medium business marketplace. For more information on INEX, visit the company's Web site http://www.inex.com or call 1-888-487-INEX; visit Compaq ClubWeb at http://www.clubweb.com/storefront.
SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Keynote[R] Systems (NASDAQ:KEYN), the global leader in Internet and mobile cloud monitoring, intends to report its fiscal third quarter 2011 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2011 after the market closes on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Keynote will host an earnings conference call at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time (5:00 P.M. Eastern).
To access the call in the U.S., please dial (800) 580-9478, and for international callers dial (630) 691-2769. Callers may provide the following confirmation number 30193942 to access the call more quickly, and are encouraged to dial into the call 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start to prevent any delay in joining. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and available for replay for 90 days at www.keynote.com. In addition, a replay of the call will be available via telephone for two business days, beginning two hours after the call. To listen to the telephone replay in the U.S., please dial (888) 843-7419, and for international callers dial (630) 652-3042 and enter access code 30193942#.
About Keynote
Keynote Systems (NASDAQ: "KEYN") is the global leader in Internet and mobile cloud monitoring. We provide companies with solutions for continuously improving the online experience. Founded in 1995, Keynote delivers testing, monitoring and measurement products and services for any enterprise including online portals, e-commerce sites, B2B sites, mobile operators and mobile infrastructure providers. Keynote products and services help companies improve customer experience in four areas: Web performance, mobile quality, streaming and real user experience testing.
Known as The Mobile and Internet Performance Authority[TM], Keynote has a market-leading on-demand infrastructure of over 3,000 measurement computers and mobile devices in over 275 locations around the world. Keynote's 2,800 customers represent top Internet and mobile companies including American Express, AT&T, Disney, eBay, E*TRADE, Expedia, Google, Microsoft, SonyEricsson, T-Mobile and Vodafone.
Keynote Systems, Inc. is headquartered in San Mateo, California and can be reached at www.keynote.com or by phone in the U.S. at 1-800-KEYNOTE.
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When it comes to safety on the Internet, there are widely accepted precautions parents can take to protect children from online bullying, predators and objectionable content such as pornography. There are also loopholes kids use to get around parental controls such as web filters. In recognition of Internet Safety Month (June), ContentWatch (www.contentwatch.com) points out six loopholes parents should know.
The company is also giving away 2,000 free licenses of Net Nanny (www.netnanny.com), an effective and flexible parental control solution and web filter, at the Net Nanny Facebook page. http://on.fb.me/mtdGx5 Six technical loopholes kids may use online: Proxy Websites-Many teens use a proxy website, a web page within a web page, to circumvent web filters and surf the web anonymously. Peer-to-Peer-Kids use peer-to-peer file sharing to distribute music, photos, and movies. An innocent movie can end up as pornography or hackers can steal personal information when a computer is open to file sharing. User-generated Content-Blogs and wikis are examples. Most web filters allow these sites because they do not have the ability to search content on web pages in real-time. Facebook Alias-Kids may create bogus Facebook accounts for their parents to monitor and access while using a different Facebook account with friends. Administration Rights on the Computer-If parents allow kids to access computers with open admin rights, they can uninstall security software and web filters. Using a Website IP Address to Bypass a Web Filter-Many web filters prevent access based on a website name. Kids can easily obtain a web page IP address and use it to gain access to a website.
"Speaking with your children, setting rules and common sense practices go a long way to protect children," said Russ Warner, CEO of ContentWatch, maker of Net Nanny. "In order to provide online safety, parents should be aware of the loopholes kids can use to get around safety precautions." Watch video: http://bit.ly/kEaPrwMore Internet safety practices: http://bit.ly/m3CX1x Net Nanny protects children when they are online. During one recent 30-day period, Net Nanny blocked more than 83 million pornography, lingerie, and adult/mature websites for its customers.
ContentWatch has been delivering Internet security solutions for consumers and businesses since 2001.
Keywords: IP Address, Internet Safety, Software, World Wide Web.
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Over the last decade, we have seen a dramatic change in philanthropy and with the launch of GiveBackMail, another significant milestone has been reached.
Let's face it, almost everyone uses email. But that is all they are doing sending, receiving and in turn creating a huge profit for services like AOL, Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail. Instead, what if it could use email to provide meals for the hungry, clothes for the poor, shelter for the homeless or even funding for cancer research?
Philanthropy is no longer for the wealthy. While billionaires such as Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett along with Michael Bloomberg, Vinod Khosla and Mark Zuckerberg have brought philanthropy to the limelight recently with movements like The Giving Pledge, where close to 70 billionaires have committed to give away at least half of their wealth to charity, GiveBackMail said that it has made it possible for us all, regardless of how much time or money we have, to get involved and give back.
Because billionaires represent less than .00000018 percent of the world population, the Company reported that it took a technology that the majority of us already use everyday and created a way for ordinary people to make a positive impact on the causes that matter most to them.
"People are looking to make a difference and we have provided email users with a way to give back even if they don't have the resources available. GiveBackMail empowers its users to make the world a better place by doing something they already do using email," Rambod Yadegar, Co-Founder of GiveBackMail said. "Email is the most active area of Internet usage and in 2010 alone there were over 2.96 billion active email accounts, so we knew that going in this was an area we could make the biggest impact. What really separates us from other email service providers is allowing our users to give back to the causes they care about most. Together, we can absolutely make a measurable, positive impact on the world."
GiveBackMail is secure and donates a quarter of its profits directly to the selected causes its users care about. Additionally, GiveBackMail noted that it is compatible with all POP3/IMAP email providers and offers users features not often found in free email platforms, such as:
-Keep current email address
-Large file attachments up to 100MB
-Unsend button
-Social network and music feeds
-Manage multiple accounts works with AOL, Yahoo! Mail, Hotmail, Gmail and all other POP3/IMAP accounts
-Preview attachments without downloading
GiveBackMail is a free email service that creates positive change around the world by donating to the causes users care about every time they use their email.
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A prohibition issued by a national court hearing a case as a Community trade mark court extends as a rule to the entire European Union. Similarly, measures taken to guarantee such a prohibition, such as a penalty payment, also have effects throughout the Union. This is the gist of the ruling handed down, on 12 April, by the EU Court of Justice in a case pitting the French firm Chronopost against DHL Express France SAS (Case C-235/09).
To ensure uniform protection of Community trade marks registered by companies in the framework of Regulation (EC) 40/94, member states designate Community trade mark courts' that have jurisdiction for infringement cases.
Chronopost SA owns the Community and French trade marks WEBSHIPPING', applied for in 2000 and registered in respect of, among others, services relating to logistics and data transmission, as well as mail distribution. DHL Express France has used this same term to designate an internet-based express mail management service. In 2006, the Regional Court of Paris, France - acting as a Community trade mark court - ruled that DHL Express France had infringed the French trade mark WEBSHIPPING but did not rule on the infringement of the Community mark. Chronopost appealed and the Paris Court of Appeal upheld the decision, in 2007, but did not extend the effects of the prohibition to the Union as a whole, thus limiting the effects of the prohibition to French territory. Chronopost appealed the territorial limitation of the prohibition and of the penalty payment to the Court of Cassation, which referred the matter to the EU Court of Justice.
The court held first that the regulation must be interpreted as meaning that a prohibition ordered by a national court acting in its capacity as a Community trade mark court extends as a rule to the entire area of the European Union. A trade mark court has jurisdiction for trade mark infringements in the territory of any member state. Its jurisdiction therefore extends as a rule to the entire European Union. Furthermore, the exclusive right of a Community trade mark proprietor also extends as a rule to the entire Union. However, if a Community trade mark court rules that the infringement is limited to a single member state or part of EU territory, it must limit the scope of the prohibition ordered.
Second, the court held that a coercive measure ordered by a Community trade mark court by application of its national law also has effect in member states other than the member state of the court. Such measures can only be effective if they have an effect in the same territory as that in which the prohibition order itself has effect.
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American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) is an ISO 9001:2008 certified supplier and manufacturer of 12.1" and 15" ruggedized industrial HMI (human machine interface) operator control interfaces, designed for installation in labeling machines and packaging systems used in for food processing, pharmaceutical and industrial industries. The rugged HMI touch interfaces are used to setup, operate, monitor, control, and perform real-time data collection for industrial labeling and packing machines.
These HMI operator interface panels feature an industry-optimized design including a IP65 protected front panel, low power consumption and low heat dissipation Intel[R] Atom™ processor 1.6 GHz, dual Ethernet (10/100), dual USB2.0 and serial (isolated 2 x RS232 and 2 x RS485) interfaces, touch screen, robust chassis, light and easy-to-clean plastic housing, and shock and vibration resistance. These features allow OEM labeling and packaging machine builders to increase competitiveness, improve overall system reliability, reduced maintenance and save installation cost.
The HMI operator system is powered by the Intel[R] Atom™ 1.6 GHz processor with 2.5W thermal design power (TDP) and 1.56 TDP to clock speed ratio (W/GHz), offering optimal performance to power consumption ratio. The touch panel pc is designed to NEMA 1/12/4 sealing standards, meeting high levels of dust, dirt, grease, moisture, humidity, shock, vibration and EMI/RFI resistance compliance. The system features built-in fully isolated RS-232/RS-485 serial ports, designed to harden, protect, and extend the operating ranges of these data communications networks for industrial automation applications. The systems accept a wide voltage range input of 9-33V, making integration and deployment simple. AIS[acute accent] commercial off the shelf (COTS) predesigned operator terminals provide a cost effective control interface which is easily integrated to new and existing installations reducing the time to market and competitiveness where service, availability, reliability, and technology are paramount. Features and Benefits Available in 12.1" or 15" touch screen sizes
Intel Atom processors providing fanless, reliable performance with minimal power consumption
The fully isolated 2 x RS232 and 2 x RS485 serial ports extend the operating ranges of data communications networks
Integrated 8 wire resistive touch for compact & rugged HMI durable and reliable platforms
Ultra-slim, light, fanless and vibration-resistant design
Optional non-volatile solid state storage for high reliability and ruggedness
TCP/IP via Ethernet for traceability, easy validation, service and diagnostics via the Internet
Enables greater uptime with no fans or moving parts to fail and the robustness of the Windows CE, Windows XP embedded, Windows 7 embedded operating system
Integrated miniature time-delay fuse (over-current protection) to protect electronic equipment, rated 3.15A at 250 volts
Integrated 1 x 16-bit PC/104 slot specialized for reliable data acquisition used in embedded computing extreme environments
Integrated 1 x LPT (Line Print Terminal) parallel port (DB25 by Y cable)
Operating temperature: 0-50* C (32-122* F)
Relative humidity: 10 ~ 95% RH @ 40* C (non-condensing)
Vibration operating: 1.0 g (rotating media) 1.5 g (SSD)
Shock Operating: 5 Hz ~ 500 Hz/ 1 Grms/ 3 Axis Packing: 5 Hz ~ 500 Hz/ 2.16 Grms/ 3 Axis
MTBF: 50,000 hours
IP ratings-front flush bezel: NEMA 1/12/4, IP65
Mounting options: flush/panel mount (standard), VESA mount (optional)
Electrical, environmental, power requirements: 9-33V DC
Certifications: FCC/ CE (DoC) and RoHS About American Industrial Systems, Inc. AIS is a ISO 9001:2008 certified leading global designer and manufacturer of specialty industrial panel pc, industrial display, digital signage, and rugged tablet pc solutions for customers in the industrial automation, military & aerospace, medical, transportation and power & energy markets. AIS specializes in designing and manufacturing cost-effective LCD and embedded computing products for the industrial market, as well as ODM/OEM applications worldwide. For additional information on AIS products and services, please call AIS toll-free at (888) 485-6688 or visit: www.aispro.com.
Keywords: Aerospace, American Industrial Systems, American Industrial Systems Inc., Energy, Environmental Power, Ethernet, Food Processing, Networks, Oil & Gas, Technology.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Designated as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, October is a time for consumers to brush up on cyber security knowledge, especially with regard to identity theft. LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com), a proactive identity theft protection leader, is arming consumers with the necessary tools and education to protect themselves from tech-savvy identity thieves who are constantly looking for new ways to use their personal information against them.
It is estimated that an identity is stolen every 3 seconds, according to Javelin Strategy & Research, and with the online world at the user's fingertips, it is no wonder consumers may be at greater risk of becoming victimized by this crime. October 2010 marks the seventh annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month - a month focused on developing public awareness and education regarding the importance of online safety and security. Sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the Department of Homeland Security, and officially endorsed by LifeLock, this month is dedicated to reaching consumers, schools, businesses and government agencies about the importance of keeping personal assets safe, and the overall security of cyberspace. Each and every consumer's actions have an impact on cyber security, and informing consumers regarding what they can do to keep their computers and data safe is critical.
"Our everyday activities - shopping and banking online, checking email, downloading music - put us at greater risk for becoming victimized by this crime - sometimes, many times, without us even knowing it," said Todd Davis, LifeLock Chairman and CEO. "National Cyber Security Awareness Month is the perfect time for consumers to buckle down and really get a stronger perspective on how to protect our personal information from the bad guys, because they're out there each and every day trying to use it for their personal gain."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Internet Crime Complaint Center again published its annual report this year showing cybercrime continues to be on the rise. From January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the Internet Crime Complaint Center Web site received 336,655 complaint submissions, more than a 22 percent increase from 2008. The vast majority of referred cases contained elements of fraud and involved a financial loss by the complainant, and the total dollar loss from all referred cases was $559 million, more than double what it was in 2008. In addition, internet security giant Symantec's new study shows almost 75 percent of US internet users are cybercrime victims, and according to a Javelin Strategy & Research survey, young adults between 18 and 24 who use social networking sites had a significant spike in fraud or data exposure compared to other age groups. With the risk nearly doubling among this demographic, it is likely the result of young adults freely sharing personal information.
According to the Washington Post, in any given second, nearly 22 million people around the globe are on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks downloading and swapping movies, software, and documents over the Internet. These same networks also provide identity thieves an open door to consumers' personal information. Users of file-sharing networks can inadvertently expose the contents of entire hard drives containing personal information to others on the network. By simply searching for specific keywords, identity thieves are able to access and download personal information of thousands of individuals. LifeLock is the only service currently offering protection from theft via peer-to-peer networks with the LifeLock Command Center[TM] protection suite. This comprehensive service helps put a stop to these online data breaches, and uses the latest advancements in technology to actively search file-sharing networks worldwide for consumers' personal information. When a leak is detected, LifeLock alerts the member with specific details and then takes action to help shut down the breach of information.
LifeLock and the National Cyber Security Alliance together recommend the following tips to consumers that can help protect them from becoming victimized by tech-savvy identity thieves:
* Know protection features like the back of your hand - The Web sites and software your children use have protection features you need to know and know well. Your Internet service provider may have tools to help you manage their online experience, such as being able to select approved Web sites, monitor the amount of time they spend online, even limit the people who can contact them.
* Social privacy - You can and should control the privacy settings of social networking sites, cell phones, and other social tools you and your family use every day. Work together to decide which settings provide the appropriate amount of protection for each child.
* Keep your personal information PERSONAL - Be extremely cautious about how much personal information you freely give away on social networking sites. The more information you post (from status updates to key profile information), the easier it is for a hacker to use that information against you. Don't download peer-to-peer networks such as LimeWire or BearShare, and if you currently have them on your computer, be sure to delete as soon as possible. Thieves can easily access your data and steal your identity.
* Who are your real friends? - Many social networking users become enraptured in the fun of adding a large pool of contacts to their friends list. This can be a dangerous move, and not something you'd typically do in your everyday life. There are tools available to manage the information you share with friends - use them. You can separate friends you share with into different groups or even have multiple online pages for different purposes. Just be sure to keep your personal profile open only to your real friends (the ones you know and trust), especially if you plan to share details about your daily life.
* Don't trust random links - Even links that look like they come from friends or family may actually contain malware or be part of a phishing attack - attempts to collect personal information, such as username and password, by pretending to be a message from a friend or a business. If you have a bad feeling, trust it and don't click!
* Watch for online bullies - Does your child play games online? Make sure they know how to block or report a cyberbully. Tell them to keep a record of the conversation if they are being harassed and encourage them not to engage the bully. Make sure your child's user name does not give away their name, location, gender, age, or any other personal information. Also be sure they're using an avatar, not an actual photo.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. (www.lifelock.com) is an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves from identity theft. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and elected officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization, LifeLock has been recognized by Arizona Corporate Excellence as Arizona's Fastest Growing Company, by the American Business Awards as having the Best New Product or Service of the Year for the LifeLock Identity Alert[TM] system, and most recently ranked 8th on Inc. Magazine's 29th Annual Inc. 500 List, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "South African Contact Centre Technology Market" to its offerings.
In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include:
Need to Consolidate and Virtualise Contact Centre Resources Boosts the Uptake of IP-based Contact Centre Technology Solutions
The global economic downturn has driven companies to consolidate and virtualize contact centre resources, boosting the demand for Internet protocol (IP)-based contact centre technology solutions. End users are seeking vendors that offer a single solution, to minimise the costs associated with maintaining multiple service-level agreements. Consequently, significant consolidation has taken place within the market. "The global economic crisis has led to the adoption of cost-optimisation strategies," says the analyst of this research. "Therefore, increased momentum towards IP migration is expected, as companies seek to consolidate and virtualize numerous contact centre resources." As part of a cost-optimisation strategy, companies seek to consolidate and virtualize numerous contact centre resources, to allow for centralized reporting and management. This has resulted in an increased demand for IP-based contact centre solutions, which provide for the integration of a number of applications on one server, such as voice, data and video.
Vendors should explore the provision of hosted IP contact centre services that allow companies to access technologies on a need basis.
Report information:
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/364192/south_african_cont
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BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 1996--The Panda Project Inc. (NASDAQ:PNDA) announced Thursday the opening of its Advanced Development Lab in Silicon Valley.
According to Stanford W. Crane Jr., President and CEO, the new facility will be located in San Jose, Calif. and will assume the lead responsibility for systems technology development. The facility will also house the West Coast marketing operation for the company's technology and Archistrat computer products.
Crane commented that: "Our roots for the first Archistrat computer linked back to Silicon Valley. We want to be developing our systems products in the Valley, and we needed to assist those companies using our semiconductor and interconnect technology in the commercialization phase of their programs."
Heading up the development site will be Roy K. Lee, vice president of New Business Development and general manager of the Advanced Development Lab. Lee is a veteran of leading edge systems development at ARL, Everex and other technology leaders in the Silicon Valley area. He holds BS and MBA degrees from the University of California, Irvine and an MS degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California.
Lee stated: "It is exciting for me and my team to have advanced access to the leading edge VSPA and Compass interconnect technology. It gives us a new freedom of design, which is very attractive to any engineer who wants to be creative. We have a great platform from which to launch our next generation of internet and video servers -- the Archistrat workstation."
Bobby Toda, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Panda will be directing the West Coast office. Toda, an Apple, Seagate and Conner Peripherals veteran, commented: "With both AMP's ATM development happening in the Valley and Pantronix moving into the commercialization phase with customers, this was a natural. It's great to be working with Roy, because he understands both systems design and what entrepreneurial vigor is all about. We have also added Tom Finnegan, a Conner veteran to market our VSPA and Compass products in the Valley."
The Panda Project develops, licenses and sells advanced semiconductor, interconnect and computer systems. For more information, visit Panda's Web site at http://www.archistrat.com.
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, announced the XV6800 is available today online and through Verizon Wireless business sales. The XV6800 will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Dec. 5.
The Verizon Wireless XV6800 delivers powerful messaging and communications capabilities, including Windows Mobile 6 Professional, which provides instant access to the Internet, calendar and contacts, tasks, e-mail, and much more. Also included are advanced phone features, such as a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash and video capture, and support for Microsoft Word(R), Excel(R), and PowerPoint(R) documents, as well as PDFs.
Designed for sophistication, the Verizon Wireless XV6800 lets customers take their office on the road and comes with a cleverly hidden, slide-out QWERTY keyboard and Bluetooth(R) technology. Additional features of the XV6800 include:
-- 4.3" l x 2.3" w x 0.7" d -- 5.8 oz. -- 2.8" 240 x 320 64k-color touch-screen -- Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g capability -- microSD(TM) memory card slot with support up to 4 GB -- Windows Media(R) Player 10 Mobile -- Bluetooth v 2.0 for mono and stereo headsets, hands-free, serial port, and OBEX profiles; object push and synchronization
Verizon Wireless customers have the benefit of using the XV6800 as a modem for notebooks when they subscribe to Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess Connect -- which runs on the nation's most reliable wireless broadband network -- to send and receive data.
The XV6800 is available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ today for $449.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. Business customers may contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ to purchase the device.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518, Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/ http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
FRANKLIN, La. -- Patrick Little, President and CEO of Teche Holding Company (AMEX: TSH), holding company for Teche Federal Bank, announced that Teche Holding Company will be taking part in a web cast as part of their stock presentation for the Gulf Coast Bank Conference. Teche Holding Company officials involved include Patrick Little, President & CEO, J. L. Chauvin, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and W. Ross Little, Jr., Senior Vice President, Secretary.
"We are please to make this presentation at the Gulf Coast Bank Conference and to have this opportunity to talk to investors interested in learning more about our company," said Patrick Little.
What: Teche Holdings Company Presentation at the Gulf Coast Bank Conference When: May 9, 2005 at 4:05 PM (CST) Where: The Ritz Carlton - Salon I & II 921 Canal Street New Orleans, LA Available via web cast at http://www.vcall.com/CEPage.asp?ID=91660 (This link may also be found on the Teche Federal Bank website, www.teche.com, under the link entitled "Gulf South Bank Conference, TSH Web cast - May 9, 2005") How: Live or over the Internet - simply log on to the web address above. Minimum requirements to listen to broadcast: Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/EN/default.asp and at least a 28.8Kbps connection to the Internet. If you experience problems listening to the broadcast, please send an email to webmaster@vcall.com. Agenda: For a complete agenda of the Gulf South Bank Conference, please visit http://vcall.com/conferences/conferences/gulfsouth/Agenda_050905.htm. If you are unable to participate during the live web cast, the presentation will be archived at www.vcallconferences.com and at www.teche.com.
About Teche Holding Company
Teche Federal Bank is the fourth largest publicly traded bank headquartered in Louisiana with over $693 million in assets. Teche Holding Company is the parent company of Teche Federal Bank, which operates eighteen offices in South Louisiana and serves over 50,000 customers. Teche Holding Company's common stock is traded under the symbol "TSH" on the American Stock Exchange.
