GE Lighting Systems Unveils LED Street Lights

Making the Sunshine State a Little Brighter:

GE Lighting Systems Unveils LED StreetDreamsT at 2008 Annual Conference of Mayors

76th Annual Conference of Mayors

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.-- June 30, 2008 --GE Lighting Systems, Inc., part of GE Consumer & Industrial, recently showcased its new LED StreetDreamsT post-top fixtures at the 76th Annual Conference of Mayors in Miami, Florida. From June 20-24, more than 250 mayors from cities all over the United States descended upon Miami, and GE offered them a sneak peek at one of its latest energy-efficient lighting solutions.

GE provided six of its LED StreetDreamsT luminaires for the event. The new lighting system was installed in the median along Pan American Drive leading up to Miami City Hall.

Municipal leaders are known to be major influencers in the specification and purchase of energy-efficient metropolitan lighting solutions. As downtown revitalization planning has become increasingly sensitive to environmental impacts, LED StreetDreamsT is expected to resonate well with mayors and other municipal authorities because of its energy-efficient LED technology and chic post-top design.

LED StreetDreamsT post-top fixtures will be introduced to the broader market in 2009.

StreetDreamsT is a trademark of the General Electric Company.

About GE Consumer & Industrial

GE Consumer & Industrial spans the globe as an industry leader in major appliance, lighting and integrated industrial equipment, systems and services. Providing solutions for commercial, industrial and residential use in more than 100 countries, GE Consumer & Industrial uses innovative technologies and "ecomagination," a GE initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that help customers and consumers meet pressing environmental challenges, to deliver comfort, convenience and electrical protection and control. General Electric (NYSE: GE) brings imagination to work, selling products under the Monogram®, ProfileT GE®, Hotpoint®, SmartWaterT Reveal® and Energy Smart® consumer brands, and Entellisys® industrial brand. For more information, consumers may visit www.ge.com.

Contacts

General Electric
David Schuellerman, 216-266-9702
david.schuellerman@ge.com

Social Networking Plus Random Speed Dating

Speed Dating 2.0 - Bringing Real Time Match Making To Social Networking

Randomate.com launches exclusive speed dating tools, helping its members quickly find matches and make new friends online.

Toronto, ON  -  March 12, 2008 -- Randomate.com (http://www.randomate.com) uses web 2.0 technologies to create a suite of speed dating tools for the Internet. "Our free service allows members to spend 5 minutes with 5 suitable partners during each speed dating session," said Harrison.

"Real-time dating has finally arrived on the Internet," Randomate.com creator Art Harrison, said. "The Internet helped revolutionize online dating by allowing people to find their perfect match from the comfort of their own home," said Harrison. "The major drawback with social networks and online dating however has always been the time required to find a match."

Randomate.com is a true hybrid of speed dating and social networking, billing itself as "speed dating 2.0". The majority of online dating sites require users to search through thousands of profiles, submit friend requests to potential matches and wait for a response before ever starting a conversation. With Randomate.com, the conversation comes first. "The genius of speed dating is that it allows people to bypass awkward introductions," said Harrison. "It gives daters the chance to meet a diverse group of people and quickly find out where there's chemistry."

Offering a complete array of interactive tools, Randomate.com allows members to join and create speed dating rooms, instant message other members on the site, create and design custom profiles, post blogs and more. "Real people meeting in real-time; we're doing everything possible to help people find love and friends online."

For additional information of Randomate.com and the speed dating tools they provide, contact Art Harrison or visit www.randomate.com

About Randomate.com:
Randomate.com is a speed dating social network designed and maintained solely by 29-year-old entrepreneur Art Harrison. Art has been developing a diverse group of online communities and social networking sites since 2001.

Press Contact: Art Harrison
Company Name: Randomate.com
Phone: 647-999-7122
Website: http://www.randomate.com

Really Tiny Computer Runs Linux, Development Tools, Controls, and Servers for $80

$80 Tiny Computer Runs Linux, Development Tools, Controls, and Servers

US embedded hardware OEM KwikByte is shipping a low-cost, tiny embedded system designed for general purpose computing, embedded controls, and database/web servers. KwikByte demonstrated the system running open-source packages such as Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL within a Debian environment.

Tempe, AZ  -  March 12, 2008 -- US embedded hardware OEM KwikByte demonstrated a complete, embedded Debian environment and applications running on a power-conscious, microcontroller-based system. The system is designed for general purpose computing, embedded controls, remote monitoring, and server applications.

The board used for the demonstration, KwikByte's KB9260, is based on the AT91SAM9260 microcontroller. The controller's small footprint reduces system size while the low power consumption allows the board to be powered by Power over Ethernet – PoE also known as IEEE 802.3af. By using PoE, a single Ethernet connection to the board can provide power as well as network connectivity. This minimizes facility installation costs.

The board supports minimal configurations like BusyBox and uClibc as well as larger installations like Debian. The Debian development kit was shown running a controls application built and debugged on the board (screen shot attached). No tools were required on a host PC as the system exports a virtual display over Ethernet. This configuration resides entirely within on-board Flash. The dev kit includes schematics and the board ships with recent Linux kernel, currently 2.6.24.

The number of general purpose I/O (GPIO) combined with programmable clocks, serial channels, analog input channels, and timer/counter/PWM channels make it ideal for embedded controls applications. Additionally, the USB host power supply was designed to provide extra power for most USB hard drives. Applications that require very large storage space are only limited by the size of an external hard disk and the entire system can be powered over the Ethernet cable.

System Details
- AT91SAM9260, ARM926EJ-S 200MHz
- 32/64 MB SDRAM
- 8 MB boot Flash
- 256 MB – 2 GB NAND Flash
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 1 x USB 2.0 host port
- 35 x GPIO, max
- 3 x serial channels including debug serial
- 4 x programmable clocks
- 3 x timer/counter/PWM channels
- 4 x analog input ADC channels
- Power options: Power over Ethernet, on-board voltage regulator, or external power supply
- Size: 3.1" x 3.1"

Availability
The KB9260 is shipping now with volume pricing of $79.99. A WinCE port is also available.

About KwikByte
KwikByte designs and manufactures embedded hardware systems. Founded in 2003, KwikByte is located in Tempe, AZ.

Press Contact: KwikByte
Company Name:
Phone: 480-303-7475
Website: www.kwikbyte.com

Student College Loans Survey Stirs Student Loan Servicing Web Site

Student Loan Servicing Web Site Responds to Recent Survey on College Loans

StudentLoanCenter.biz, and online center for student loan information and assistance, is responding to the results of a new survey about how students are paying for college.

Carlsbad, CA  -  April 13, 2008 -- More undergraduates are turning to federal student loan funding to pay for college than in the past, according to a recent survey by the National Center for Educational Statistics. The student loan survey looked at college financial information over a 15 year period, and showed that the number of students taking out Stafford loans has increased across the board. StudentLoanCenter.biz, an online student loan servicing network, is available to help in a time when paying for college is more difficult than ever.

The student loan survey found that while 57 percent of undergraduates relied on a federal student loan in the 1995/1996 school year, 73 percent depended on subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford student loans in 2003/2004. Approximately 36 percent of financially independent undergraduates that used government student loan money in 2003/2004 took out the maximum subsidized and unsubsidized combined loan amount. This was an increase of 13 percent from the 1995/1996 school year.

This survey shows that student loan servicing is more important than ever for undergraduates, as the costs of getting an education continue to increase and many parents are unable to cover the costs for their children. The increased demand for government student loan funding also comes at a time when three large banks and dozens of other lenders have stopped their federal student loan offerings.

Student loan borrowing has increased the most for lower middle class, upper middle class and high income groups, according to the survey. Clearly, the increased demand for government student loan funding crosses socio-economic lines, and it is imperative that money is available to keep the number of college educated Americans high. The team at StudentLoanCenter.biz would like to remind students and parents that federal student loan money will remain available to anyone who qualifies. Some current students might have to use a different lender when they get their next student loan, but with a little assistance and information anyone can get the money they need to pay for college.

For more information about federal student loan funds, visit www.studentloancenter.biz.

About Student Loan Center:

The team at Student Loan Center has created a Web site to help students get through college without relying on help from parents or traditional loans. Students can get a large loan at a low interest rate while finishing college without worrying about money. Student Loan Center has the experience necessary to help students with any kind of information about repayments or interest rates.

StudentLoanCenter.biz was created by a team that is dedicated to making the whole process of getting a student loan much easier, and the most important part of this is accurate information. Students can learn everything they need to know about student loans, so they can easily pick the one that suits their situation. Anyone with questions or concerns about student loans can enter their Web site to get the answers they need.

Press Contact: Mike Cheslar
Company Name: Student Loan Center
Phone: 760-431-8594
Website: www.studentloancenter.biz

Chat Services To Penetrate Mobile Adult Content Market

Mobile Adult Content Market to Approach $3.5 Billion by 2010, Driven by Streamed Video and Video Chat Services, Says Juniper Research

The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

Hampshire, UK  -  November 27, 2007 -- The increasing adoption of streamed video and video chat services, fuelled by a sharp rise in the adoption of 3G services, will push revenues derived from mobile adult services to nearly $3.5 billion by 2010, according to a new report by Juniper Research.

The report also found that a significant proportion of new revenues were expected to hail from the relatively underdeveloped North American markets, despite the existing restrictions on on-portal content.

According to report author Dr Windsor Holden, "While operators in the US and Canada are still very reluctant to introduce age-verification systems and offer adult content, it is a completely different story off-portal with a number of service providers now offering D2C content and services aimed at those markets. Furthermore, as mobile subscribers become more comfortable and familiar with the off-portal environment, then the traffic to these sites is likely to mushroom."

The report also found that while new legislation in markets such as China and South Korea would depress growth in Asia, adoption in Eastern European markets was rising at a higher rate than previously anticipated, in part thanks to the greater willingness of operators in the region to offer a wide variety of explicit, white-label content on-portal.

"While in most forms of mobile entertainment, the brand is king. That truism does not apply in mobile adult content," said Holden. "The most popular genre amongst consumers is graphic, amateur content. If operators truly wish to maximise their revenues from adult content, then they should provide consumers with a mix of genres, in which white-label content is given equal prominence to that of major brands."

Other findings from the Juniper report include:
•    Western Europe will remain the largest regional market for mobile adult services throughout the period covered by the report, with revenues rising from $775m in 2007 to $1.5bn by 2012.
•    Global revenues from video chat services will rise from just $138m in 2007 to more than $1.5bn by 2012.
•    While users of adult services are far less price sensitive than consumers of other mobile entertainment services, service providers should be careful not to overprice content.

Juniper Research assesses the current and future status of mobile adult services based on interviews, case studies and analysis from representatives of some of the leading organisations in the growing mobile adult services industry.

White papers and further details of the study 'Mobile Adult Services (4th edition)' can be freely downloaded from http://www.juniperresearch.com Alternatively please contact John Levett at +44(0)1256 830002.

Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary.

Press Contact: John
Company Name: Juniper Research Ltd
Phone: +44(0)1256 830001
Website: http://www.juniperresearch.com

New Wi-Fi to Cellular Access Point From Digi

Digi Launches Secure Wi-Fi to Cellular Access Point

- Digi Wi-Point 3GT provides drop-in Internet access virtually anywhere -

MINNETONKA, Minn.--March 27, 2008--Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII) today introduced the Digi Wi-Point 3G, a PC card based 3G cellular router with integrated Wi-Fi access point. It acts as a cellular-to-Wi-Fi hotspot and provides secure, high-speed Internet access to remote workgroups and devices. It works with more cellular PC data cards than any other cellular router, enabling Internet connectivity virtually anywhere a cellular signal is available.

SpaceDev, a developer of space technology systems, products and services, uses the Digi Wi-Point 3G to allow its engineers to send data back to company headquarters from remote rocket testing sites. Jon Martin, director of IT for SpaceDev comments: "We test rockets at least two miles from civilization, so we usually have no wired connectivity. The Digi Wi-Point 3G allowed us to set up an on an 'on the fly' hotspot so our engineers could send data back to headquarters. It was simply plug-and-play, and we were up and going in 30 seconds. We tried both Sprint and Verizon cards and found that both worked instantly."

The Digi Wi-Point 3G supports more than 40 cellular PC data cards around the world, including PCMCIA and PCI Express cards (with appropriate adapter). It is a three-in-one router with integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi access point, 10/100 Ethernet and global cellular network access via virtually any carrier supplied PC data card. It is small and easy to deploy, and enables drop-in networking to devices that are hard to reach or do not have convenient access to wired connections.

"The Digi Wi-Point 3G allows remote sites and devices to wirelessly connect to the Internet or securely integrate into a corporate network - even if that remote device happens to be driving down the highway," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International. "It is ideal for applications such as temporary networks, remote Wi-Fi hotspots, mobile/transportation deployments, disaster recovery, security and more."

The Digi Wi-Point 3G features enterprise class security, including IPsec VPN, WPA2 encryption and a full featured firewall. It also includes GPS support (with qualified PC cards), failover to dial-up modem and auto-detection of the cellular data card for seamless field upgradeability.

The Digi Wi-Point 3G is available now for $485 MSRP. For more information, please visit http://www.digi.com/products/cellulargateways/. For more information about Drop-in Networking, please visit http://www.digi.com/products/wirelessdropinnetworking/.

About Digi International

Digi International, the leader in device networking for business, develops reliable products and technologies to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the web. Digi offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com, or call 877-912-3444.

All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Contacts

Digi International
Jan McBride
(952) 912-3473
jan_mcbride@digi.com
or
Mulberry Marketing Communications
Matt Serra
(312) 664-1532
mserra@mulberrymc.com

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