LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jan 3, 2014) – Editors’ Summary: Android OS for the Android experience on a big screen — ideal for home entertainment, browsing and sharing 27-inch WQHD high resolution, wide-viewing angles and 10-point capacitive touch NVIDIA® Tegra® quad-core processor for smooth multi-tasking and amazing performance Dolby surround sound effect Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC™) for creating reliable, more secure and easy-to-use self-built clouds Acer today launched the Acer TA272 HUL Android all-in-one (“AIO”) that combines an ultra-high resolution 27-inch display, powerful NVIDIA Tegra quad-core processor and premium chassis design. The Acer TA272 HUL brings stunning visuals to home…
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LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jan 3, 2014) – Editors’ Summary: Best-selling and award-winning C720 Chromebook line expanded with attractive new color option Acer C720 Chromebook currently ranked No. 1 on the Amazon Top Rated list of laptop computers and No. 1 on the Amazon Notebook Best Sellers list.5 Consumers will enjoy touch computing on bright 11.6-inch HD LED back-lit display Secure Chrome OS gives customers access to everything they need to be productive, stay in touch and be informed Acer is extending its touchscreen Chromebook line with a new model in a new color — the Acer C720P-2600 in Moonstone…
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI–(Marketwired – Jan 3, 2014) – What will be the top IT challenges and trends for the insurance industry in 2014? X by 2, a consulting firm specializing in the industry, offers these. Ramping Up Self-Service. The age-old model of relying exclusively on the human channel — agents — in the insurance industry is breaking down. Agents can no longer be the only channel for servicing the consumer. “Insurers that embrace change and make significant investments in direct-service channels and self-service capabilities to consumers through mobile and web will gain market share for the foreseeable future,” says Yasir…
HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwired – January 02, 2014) – Dynamic Health Strategies announces the launch of its “Let’s Talk Data” webinar series beginning January 31, 2014 at 11am CST with “Discriminating Benchmarks in Population Health.” The five webinars pinpoint data complexities, methods, and pitfalls associated with data analysis. Large, self-funded employers are facing problems with increasing healthcare costs and have the need to better understand the data to help make decisions that will improve quality of care and their bottom line. The webinars are targeted to HR and benefit executive management and data analysts of self-funded employers or benefit consulting firms. Topics…
KIRKLAND, WA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Hipcricket, Inc. (OTCBB: HIPP) (OTCQB: HIPP), the one-stop mobile advertising and marketing company, announces that it will report financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended November 30, 2013 after the market close on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time that day. To join the conference call, please dial 877-941-1427 (domestic call-in) or 480-629-9664 (international call-in). All participants should call approximately 10 minutes before the conference begins. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available from 7:30 p.m.…
SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – NVIDIA today announced that it will hold a press conference at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, which will be webcast live. The invitation-only event begins at 8 p.m. PT at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. Interested parties can watch a live webcast, available on the NVIDIA blog, at http://blogs.nvidia.com. A replay will be available for seven days. At CES, NVIDIA will showcase new NVIDIA® Tegra® mobile technologies, gaming innovations and advanced automotive display technologies. The company will have a presence at the Las Vegas…
RESTON, VA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), the global leader in domain names, announced that its earnings call for the fourth quarter and full year of 2013 will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. (EST). The fourth quarter and full year 2013 earnings news release will be distributed to the wire services at approximately 4:05 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, and will also be available directly from the company’s website at http://investor.verisign.com. Verisign will host a live teleconference call on Feb. 6, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. (EST), which will be…
SANTA BARBARA, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded and mobile virtualization solutions, will be unveiling its latest products and technology for safe and secure mobile and automotive electronics at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 7 – 10, 2014; the Consumer Telematics Show (CTS), January 6, 2014; and the GENIVI CES Showcase, January 6 – 8, 2014. Green Hills Software will be demonstrating its broad portfolio of forward-thinking technologies at these hotspots through the week: At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Green Hills Software Hospitality Suite (Venetian Hotel) – personalized demonstrations and private meeting…
STEVENS POINT, WI–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – MyAssist™, the nation’s leading provider of personal-assistance services and connection-generated data, announced today it will participate in a panel at the Consumer Telematics Show 2014 in Las Vegas on January 6, 2014. Senior Vice President Jim Flavell will lead the discussion titled “Acquire & Retain: Data Driven Customer Relationships”, focusing on the importance of utilizing telematics data to provide and build long-term customer relationships. Consumer Telematics Show (CTS) is the most focused infotainment meeting for the automotive industry. This is the 12th annual event, bringing together over 250 executives and analysts to network…
BEAVERTON, OR–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Act-On Software, a leading provider of cloud-based integrated marketing automation software, today announced that Act-On’s CEO, Raghu Raghavan, will present at the 16th Annual Needham Growth Conference at 1:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at The New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY. Companies of all sizes have been turning to Act-On in record numbers in order to execute integrated, multi-channel marketing and lead nurturing campaigns. Using Act-On, marketers can automate critical marketing tasks as well as receive rich analytics and reports in real-time, all without the need for IT support.…
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – TaxACT®, the value leader in tax preparation solutions, will be giving away approximately $30,000 in cash and prizes in the “You Got This” Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes began yesterday and will continue through March 7. “The phrase ‘You Got This’ is about having the confidence to accomplish anything you want,” said TaxACT president JoAnn Kintzel. “This year’s sweepstakes celebrates accomplishments big and small, including doing your own taxes. We hope the prizes help winners be successful in their next achievement, whether that be opening a business, paying off a college loan or buying…
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME) — Speaking today from NEW YORK, SmartMetric™ Inc. President & CEO Chaya Hendrick said that on December the 23rd it filed in the Federal Circuit Court its opening brief in its continuation of the SmartMetric patent infringement litigation against Visa Inc. and MasterCard International. We have presented to the court powerful argument in support of our claim against the defendants for patent infringement and we welcome the Court’s adjudication of this matter. It is expected that in the normal cause of events the matter will be heard in either April…
SANTA CLARA, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Magellan, a leader of innovative GPS devices for vehicles, fitness, outdoor and mobile navigation, has announced that it will bring on additional sporting applications to the current Echo smartwatch at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas. After an overwhelming response from consumers to its Echo smartwatch, the company is adding golf, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities to its capabilities. With a larger spectrum of sports, Magellan is pleased to announce two additional colors, Dark Blue and Gray, to complete the line-up of 5 colors that look good in a variety…
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Kinsa, a mission-driven, venture-backed startup, today announced 510(k) clearance for its smartphone-connected thermometer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This announcement marks the first-ever approval by the FDA for a mobile-connected version of the world’s most common medical device. Like traditional thermometers, the Kinsa Smart Thermometer can be used orally, under-the-arm or rectally. It’s been designed with parents and children in mind and leverages the smartphone to make taking a temperature a more engaging and informative process. The thermometer connects to a smartphone or other mobile device via the headphone…
IRVINE, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Gigastone Corporation, a leading Taiwan-based technology manufacturer, is set to make its North American debut at 2014 International CES in Las Vegas. The company holds patents for a variety of mobile and networking technologies, as well as owns flash-controller technology. It will be located in LVH Hospitality Suite 17-121 during CES’ four-day run. “Dane-Elec USA is excited to work closely with Gigastone to launch the brand in the North American market and expand its global reach in the consumer electronics industry,” commented Michel Hassan, general manager of Dane-Elec USA. “With Dane-Elec USA’s retailer…
WEST COVINA, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – E FUN, a consumer electronics designer and manufacturer of fun, easy-to-use lifestyle products, is debuting its first quad-core Nextbook Android tablets at CES 2014. The Nextbook 8 and Nextbook 10 tablets feature Android Jelly Bean 4.2, Google Play, and new, narrow frame bezels. The 2014 line of Nextbook Android tablets will be on display at CES in South Hall MP25055, January 7-10. “We are thrilled to launch our 2014 line of Nextbook tablets with enhanced features at CES,” stated Jason Liszewski, managing director and VP of sales for E FUN. “2013 was…
DUBLIN, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Back by popular demand Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, will give away build-a-bear smallfrys® in exchange for a $10 donation to benefit the Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) during the 2014 National Retail Federation (NRF) show at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, January 13-14. RetailROI, celebrating its 5th year in operation, works to raise awareness of the more than 400 million at risk and orphaned children worldwide by providing real solutions to help improve their lives. Every dollar raised…
OXNARD, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – NYNE, an innovator of lifestyle inspired audio products, will unveil its next generation of speakers at CES 2014. The new lineup consists of four portable Bluetooth speakers designed to make life more enjoyable by letting consumers take their music with them and share it anytime, anywhere. The 2014 line will be showcased at CES in Central Hall Booth #11626. “We are excited to show our redesigned portable Bluetooth speakers at CES,” said Arman Arami, president of NYNE. “With improved features such as near field communication (NFC), built-in charging banks and built-in microphones, as…
MILPITAS, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Vuclip, the world’s largest independent mobile video and media company, today reports on the most significant trends in 2013 with regards to mobile video. Sharing and viewing longer form content top the list with more specifics below. Additionally, today Vuclip announces that it is experiencing rapid global adoption and popularity, reaching 100 million monthly unique mobile users worldwide.1 Top Macro Worldwide Trends of 2013Here are the year’s top macro trends and consumer behaviors when it comes to viewing mobile video. The majority of people share mobile videos 53 percent of people across demographics…
ALISO VIEJO, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 2, 2014) – Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI), a leading provider of wireless and mobility solutions, today announced that William W. Smith, Jr., president and CEO, and Andy Schmidt, CFO, will be presenting at the Needham & Company 16th Annual Growth Conference on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference is being held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Smith Micro will offer a live audio webcast of its presentation at 8:40 a.m. ET on January 14, 2014 at http://wsw.com/webcast/needham64/SMSI, as well as an archived replay,…