PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - September 21, 2012) - Hard Dollar, the creator of SaaS-delivered project cost management (PCM) software for construction projects is hosting its second Project Cost Management Roundup. The event brings together contractors, owners and EPCMs from the construction, mining, oil and gas, STO and power and process industries from October 15 - 18 in Scottsdale, Ariz. at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.

Hard Dollar will provide four days of thought leadership, industry trends and case studies from industry experts and customers. These industry leaders will share specific details into how they have analyzed their workflow processes and bridged the gap between systems of record to transform their businesses with integrated PCM.

"Our goal is to connect our users and partners with those in the industry who set the stage for successful PCM. We are focused on bringing new project insight back to their respective markets and companies," said Doug Nicholas, CEO of Hard Dollar. "Our first annual conference had an amazing turnout and we're very excited about what's in store this year. We have a full agenda of education and real-world applications that our attendees can implement immediately to improve their bottom line."

In addition to educational content, the PCM Roundup will feature brainstorming sessions between users, technology partners and staff to keep attendees at the forefront of the latest issues and challenges in PCM. These discussions help guide future decisions regarding capital project operations and shape project cost management's technical roadmap.

Featured industry topics include:

• Challenges in engineering procurement and construction management
• Uniting the systems of record between ERP, schedule and project cost
• Earned value management keys to success
• ERP integration strategies with SAP, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, Dexter and Chaney
• Schedule integration methodology
• Field data collection
• Case studies from Hard Dollar customers discussing how project cost management improved their businesses
• Understanding the PCM roadmap of the future

The event will be held daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. October 15-18, 2012 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Five-time PGA Tour Champion, Tom Lehman, will give the Keynote presentation on October 16. Lehman will discuss key qualities of a winning attitude that can impact any company's culture and success. The last day of the roundup will be followed by the much anticipated Cattle Baron's Ball from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a night of live music, dinner, drinks, and dancing.

For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.hdroundup.com/registration/

About Hard Dollar
Founded in 1989, Hard Dollar Corporation is the category creator and leader for Project Cost Management (PCM) solutions. More than 800 contractor, EPCM, and owner customers worldwide within infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, STO and power and process industries utilize HD software. Hard Dollar's PCM solution centralizes project cost and productivity -- connecting scope, time, progress and forecasting. Customers routinely reduce project costs by 15 percent, increase salary worker productivity up to 300 percent and maximize every hard dollar constructing over $1 trillion in capital projects. Hard Dollar solutions are sold and implemented by partners around the globe. For more information visit www.HardDollar.com or call 800.637.7496.

Helpful links
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix is issuing the following statement. Please attribute it to an SK hynix spokesperson:

SK hynix is pleased with US District Judge Ronald M. Whyte's ruling yesterday that Rambus Inc. spoliated evidence by engaging in "massive destructions of records" on three "shred days." The precise remedy for Rambus's conduct remains to be decided but yesterday's ruling substantially limits any royalties on Rambus's patents.  SK hynix will continue to vigorously defend itself in the litigation.

SOURCE O'Melveny & Myers LLP

STERLING, VA--(Marketwire - October 4, 2012) - Avalara (www.avalara.com), the market leader in sales tax automation for businesses of all sizes, today announced abas-USA, has joined Avalara's growing list of solution partners.

Avalara's solution partners are software publishers that integrate Avalara's software as a service (SaaS) offering for sales tax management directly into their own applications. Avalara has concentrated on building solution partnerships since its inception and today its partner applications span all platforms, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. 

Alan Salton, President of abas-USA, said, "We're excited to have Avalara as our partner to allow seamless integration for sales tax processing for our clients."

CEO and Founder Scott McFarlane said, "The rapid growth of our solution partnerships represents a milestone on our quest to become the de facto transactional tax service provider across all applications and channels. As one of America's fastest-growing companies, Avalara is proud to welcome abas-USA users into our ever-expanding community."

About Avalara
Avalara is the leader and visionary in sales tax automation for businesses of all sizes. It simplifies the complexity associated with sales and use tax and makes compliance achievable by all.

Avalara partners with more than 170 of the world's leading accounting and commercial software publishers to accomplish this. Its web-based offering provides the most complete set of transactional tax compliance services available, including tax calculation, exemption certificate management and returns processing. It also offers 1099 filing and reporting.

About ABAS

Founded in 1980, ABAS is a leading provider of cost-effective ERP solutions for midmarket manufacturers and distributors. abas Business Software is an ERP & eBusiness application designed specifically for manufacturers in the Assemble-to-Order, Make-to-Order and Engineer-to-Order environment. Our software is priced to fit most budgets while delivering full ERP functionality. Operating on LINUX, Unix and Windows, abas Business Software has the flexibility, scalability and ease of use that has demonstrated consistent ROI to its customers. abas was recently ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the worldwide Intelligent Systems Solution.

PENNSAUKEN, NJ--(Marketwire - October 4, 2012) - Lattice Incorporated ("Lattice" or the "Company") (OTCBB: LTTC), a provider of advanced information and communications technology solutions to the government and commercial markets, today announced that its CEO, Paul Burgess, will present at the RedChip 15^th Annual Fall Small-Cap Conference on October 11, 2012 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

Mr. Burgess is scheduled to present at 1:25 p.m. local time. To schedule a one-on-one meeting with Lattice during the conference, contact Jon Cunningham at 407-644-4256, ext. 107, or email info@redchip.com.

For more information about the RedChip 15^th Annual Fall Small-Cap Conference, please visit http://www.redchip.com/conference.

About Lattice Incorporated

Lattice Incorporated is a provider of advanced information and communications technology solutions to the government and commercial markets. The company's Lattice Government Services division designs, deploys and manages advanced technological solutions at key government agencies and for mid- to large-sized enterprises. The company's Lattice Secure Communications division provides core proprietary platforms that develop customized software applications with military grade security for markets including correctional facilities that require highly secure solutions. For more information, visit http://www.latticeinc.com.

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At EverydayActors.com the main goal is to link everyday people (our actors) with video content producers.

Times have changed, budgets have been reduced, and content producers are looking for local everyday people to star in or work as background talent in films, commercials, corporate training videos, music videos and other productions. This isn't about becoming a star or having lofty Hollywood ambitions. For EverydayActors' members it is about getting work in the business just being oneself.

A network of agency members use EverydayActors.com to find the specific people they need for these productions. By using a proprietary "search" tool, they view actors by city, gender, age range, union, non-union, ethnicity, and style and can interact with their chosen talent directly to engage and hire.

The site allows everyday people to create a professional acting resume using photo, video and bio content - profile creation is FREE for the month of October - after that a profile can be created for the nominal fee of $20 per year. Members have their profiles available to some of the world's leading film and video producers, not to mention all of the smaller firms now producing corporate YouTube videos, customer testimonials and training videos.

www.EverydayActors.com is currently serving New York City, Los Angeles, London U.K. and Toronto, Canada with other markets to come.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

SOURCE EverydayActors.com

Report Focuses on Hitachi ID's Approach to Simplified Implementation

CALGARY, Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - International IT analyst firm Ovum Consulting has released their new review of Hitachi ID Systems' leading identity and access management (IAM) solution.

Ovum notes numerous advantages in Hitachi ID solutions, including ease of implementation.   "In line with most IAM products, implementation requires significant resources, but Hitachi ID has worked hard to simplify the task."

Ovum states that Hitachi ID's technology is, "comprehensive with a number of features in the pipeline."   The report recommends implementing Hitachi ID solutions to consolidate operations into a mix of HR-driven automation, request-driven web portal and calendar-driven access certification.  Additionally, Ovum highlights Hitachi ID's ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through authenticating, authorizing and auditing access to privileged accounts by both human administrators and software agents.

"This report highlights our core strengths - rapid deployment, low total cost of ownership and responsive customer service," says Gideon Shoham, Hitachi ID Systems CEO.   "Our solutions offer customers quick ROI without compromising functionality or scalability."

About Hitachi ID Systems

Hitachi ID Systems delivers access governance and identity administration solutions to organizations globally.  Hitachi ID solutions are used by Fortune 500 companies to secure access to systems in the enterprise and in the cloud. With fully integrated and user friendly solutions and an exceptionally experienced team, customer service and satisfaction remains Hitachi ID's number one priority. The scalable product architecture delivers excellent management and governance of user access for global enterprises, while a pragmatic design minimizes total cost of ownership and makes the solution affordable for mid-sized organizations.

To learn more about Hitachi ID Systems, visit http://Hitachi-ID.com/, e-mail info@Hitachi-ID.com, call 1.403.233.0740 or follow @Hitachi_ID on Twitter.

SOURCE Hitachi ID Systems, Inc.

LONDON, October 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Employers need to fill job vacancies within 67 working days (14 working weeks) before tech professionals assume it's a job no one wants, according to research carried out by Randstad Technologies, the IT and technology recruiter.

Randstad asked 2,001 members of the public, "How many working days does a vacancy for a permanent job have to be open before it starts to look like a bad job that no one wants?"

The UK's working population said they thought a post has to be vacant 74 days before it looks like a bad job that no one wants, 1 working week more than tech professionals.

In a similar survey, Randstad found that, on average, professionals in tech or IT jobs feel they currently have to perform the job of 1.5 people meaning they are covering 50% more work than one person should be; the equivalent of fitting an additional two and a half days worth of work into the ordinary working week.

Mike Beresford, managing director of Randstad Technologies, said, "Tech professionals are far more concerned about the length of time a vacancy's been advertised than the rest of the UK's workforce. They work in a fast paced world which rapidly evolves every day. A stagnant recruitment process signals alarm bells.Recruiting for a techpost is like trying to sell your house. Leave it on the market too longand, for whatever reason,peoplestart to think there is something wrong with it.That leads to fewer applicationsand increased pressures on the rest of the staff left trying to cover the empty position.   We know tech professionalsalready feel they are performing the job of one and a half people.   If they're cramming an extra two and a half days worth of work into a working week, they are going to find it extremely difficult to cover for vacant job posts, too."

IDEAL PERMANENT RECRUITMENT PROCESS OVER 50% FASTER THAN VACANCY SHELF LIFE

As part of the research, recruitment consultants working at Randstad Technologies were asked what the ideal length of time was to fill a vacancy, balancing the need to secure the best candidate for the job and the need for organisations to fill a skills gap. The poll found that given those criteria Randstad's consultants thought 29 days (just under 6 working weeks) was the ideal.

Mike Beresford said, "While IT and Tech workers won't start judging a job negatively until the vacancy has been on the market for 67 days, the ideal recruitment window is actually under half this time. A positive and efficient interview experience creates a fantastic first impression and is the first step in winning the battle for premium talent signing on your dotted line. It may seem obvious but having a clear plan before embarking on any recruitment activity is vital. The availability of all the stakeholders required to interview candidates, run assessments and finally authorise the hire is the most common cause for delay so something as simple as a co-ordinated diary management approach can make a huge difference."

Notes to editors

The Randstad group is one of the leading recruitment & HR services providers in the world with a top five position in the UK and a top three position in fifteen countries including the US, France and Germany.

In the UK, Randstad's business lines serve the public and private sectors across Accounting and Financial services; Business Support; Construction, Property and Engineering; Education; Health and Social Care; Interim Management and Search; Human Resources; IT; Legal; Retail; Sales, Marketing and Creative; Student and Worker Support and In-House and Managed Services.

At the end of 2011, Randstad had 1,930 corporate employees in the UK, working in 255 locations. UK revenue in 2011 was €789 million. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. For more information see http://www.randstad.co.uk and http://www.randstad.com.

Research

The results of this research were gained from data from 2,001 people surveyed by Canadean between 23rd and 30th July 2012 (Including 113 from the Technologies Market sector) and a survey on ideal time to hire of 35 Randstad Technologies consultants conducted on Weds 19th September.

SOURCE Randstad

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) will expand its variable cam timing (VCT) technology with a new family of cam phasers for I4 engines. The modular design supports a variety of cam phasing technologies, including cam torque actuated (CTA) and torsional assist (TA) phasers with optional mid position lock technology. Each phaser also features an integrated center bolt and spool valve for smaller package size and easier installation. The technology is planned to launch with a major global automaker on diesel and gasoline applications in 2015. Both will be supported by production at a new facility in Eastern Europe. The new facility complements a number of existing global facilities producing VCT technology and strengthens BorgWarner's ability to support global customers with local production.

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"I4 engines have captured about 75 percent of the global engine market and are forecast to power over 17 million additional vehicles in the next seven years. Our new cam phasing technology is engineered to offer automakers customized, fast-to-market VCT solutions to support increasing demand for efficient, downsized engines," said Joe Fadool, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Morse TEC. "BorgWarner's modular cam phaser technology gives automakers more flexibility in choosing the configuration that best meets their performance parameters with the added benefits of a compact package and simplified installation."

BorgWarner's new family of cam phasers showcases its broad expertise in VCT technology. Using the existing torsional energy in the valve train, CTA phasers actuate more quickly, use less engine oil and operate under a wider range of engine speeds and temperatures than conventional VCT systems. TA phasers, which use torsional energy and standard engine oil pressure to actuate the phaser, offer a wide range of authority, achieving 70 degrees of crank rotation or more. BorgWarner phasers can actuate rapidly, resulting in improved low-end engine performance in downsized, direct-injected boosted engines.

For added calibration opportunities, BorgWarner's patented mid position lock technology allows an increased range of camshaft positioning with a default stop at an intermediate position within the expanded range of travel. The built-in failsafe ensures the phaser returns to the middle position for reliable engine starts in nearly any potential operating condition. All phasers also feature an integrated center bolt and spool valve, resulting in a compact design that has fewer parts and is easy to install.   

About BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a technology leader in highly engineered components and systems for powertrain applications worldwide. Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 59 locations in 19 countries, the company develops products to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.

BorgWarner's new family of cam phasers for I4 engines offer automakers flexible, fast-to-market VCT solutions to support increasing demand for efficient, downsized engines.

Statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current outlook, expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "designed," "effect," "estimates," "evaluates," "expects," "forecasts," "goal," "initiative," "intends," "outlook," "plans,"  "potential," "project," "pursue," "seek," "should," "target," "when," "would," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking statements.  Such risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in domestic or foreign vehicle production, the continued use by original equipment manufacturers of outside suppliers, fluctuations in demand for vehicles containing our products, changes in general economic conditions, as well as other risks noted reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Risk Factors identified in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update or announce publicly any updates to or revision to any of the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading financial close software provider BlackLine Systems has won two Gold and one Bronze 2012 Golden Bridge Business & Innovation Awards, recognizing the company for the outstanding achievements of its Finance and Marketing teams.  The awards were presented earlier this week at a formal ceremony at the iconic Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.

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The two Gold awards went to the BlackLine Finance department with CFO Charles Best winning in the 'Finance Executive of the Year' category.  BlackLine Controller Ernie Acoba, along with Sr. Accountant Christine Paras and Staff Accountant Carlo Cueto, also were honored as 'Finance Team of the Year' under Best's direction.  The Gold appointments reflect BlackLine's strong financial performance and aggressive implementation of several Cloud-based technology solutions to automate and improve processes for the fast-growing company.

BlackLine VP of Marketing Howard Goldstein won a Bronze Golden Bridge Award for building the company's marketing program from the ground up since he started just a few years ago.  Under Goldstein's direction, BlackLine now has a comprehensive program of Trade Shows, Webinars, Roundtables, Conferences/Events, Partner Training, Advertising, PR, Lead Generation, Collateral, Branding – and the list goes on.  All marketing activities also are replicated in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions to attract global prospects as the company expands internationally.

Due in large part to the team environment at the company, BlackLine revenues were up more than 50 percent for the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of last year, putting the company on track for its strongest growth yet in FY'2012. 

The Annual Golden Bridge Awards program encompasses the world's "best in organizational performance, innovation, products and services, executives and management teams, women in business and the professions, case studies, product management, public relations and marketing campaigns, and customer satisfaction programs, from leading companies in every major industry and from all over the world."

Other companies with winning entries for the night included such leading global organizations as Amazon.com, Apple, Facebook, General Motors and Samsung.

The Golden Bridge recognition follows several other recent accolades for the leading provider of software to automate the account reconciliation process.  In 2011, BlackLine was named a Red Herring 100 Global Winner – recognizing the company as one of the 'most innovative and promising' tech ventures in the world.  More recently, BlackLine was named to Software Magazine's prestigious annual list of the 500 largest software and service providers in the world – for the second year in a row.  

BlackLine continues to add clients at an aggressive pace with a long list of household name companies already on board including AT&T, Boeing, H.J. Heinz, Northrop Grumman, United Airlines and Whirlpool, to name a few.

About BlackLine
BlackLine Systems was the first to develop and offer a commercially available Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation solution.  An experienced provider of software to companies from the Fortune 100 to beyond the Fortune 1,000, BlackLine provides quick-to-implement, scalable and easy-to-use applications that automate the entire financial close process to help improve financial controls for companies of all sizes.  BlackLine software applications complement existing Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

BlackLine offers clients its enterprise-class software in a simple and secure OnDemand/SaaS platform.  With a proven track record and a commitment to customer success, BlackLine seeks to reduce the burden the financial close places on accounting and finance professionals. 

BlackLine headquarters are in Los Angeles, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, London, New York City, Portland, Ore. and Sydney to serve the company's growing global client base.  For more information, please visit www.blackline.com.  

Media Contact:
Kimberly Uberti
Director of Corporate Communications
BlackLine Systems
kimberly.uberti@blackline.com

SOURCE BlackLine Systems

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a strong performance with younger voters in the 2008 presidential campaign, a new poll shows President Barack Obama failed to connect with this critical demographic during last night's televised presidential debate.

A national poll conducted by Surveys on the Go® shows that nearly 60 percent of 18- to 34-year-old voters who watched last night's debate between President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney believe that Romney came out on top.  Just 41 percent believed President Obama "won."  The poll, fielded on Oct. 4, was conducted via the Surveys on the Go smartphone survey application and includes a sample of 1,515 likely voters.

"The poll shows that President Obama's performance last night fell flat with younger voters, a group he needs to hold in order to win re-election," said Chris St. Hilaire, founder and CEO of Surveys on the Go®.  "At the same time, Governor Romney delivered a strong performance in the eyes of younger voters, who have been disproportionately affected by the country's stalled economy."

In an open-ended question survey respondents described the president's performance as "disinterested" and "unprepared."  A number of respondents also either perceived Governor Romney as "rude to the moderator" or as "sharp" and "confident."

A number of voters recalled Governor Romney's "attack on Big Bird," in reference to the governor's discussion of cutting PBS funding.

On the lighter side, seven percent of participants said they played a drinking game while watching.  Among the most popular "take a drink" triggers were "Obamacare," "47 percent," "Let me be clear" (Obama), "middle class," "millionaires and billionaires," "small business" and when the candidates interrupted each other or the moderator.

The poll was fielded by Surveys on the Go®, an online data collection firm that utilizes traditional online survey technology as well as smartphone application technology to survey voters in the modern environment.  www.Surveysonthego.net

CONTACT: CHRIS ST. HILAIRE
(714) 862-2715

SOURCE Surveys on the Go

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lender Processing Services, Inc. (NYSE: LPS), a leading provider of integrated technology and services to the mortgage and real estate industries, will report third quarter 2012 financial results on Monday, October 29, 2012, after the market close. The company will host an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

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A live audio webcast and other earnings-related information will be available through the company's website at LPS Investor Relations, where a replay will also be available after the conclusion of the webcast. 

For a listen-only connection to the conference call, dial 888-296-4206, conference ID: 4041948. A replay of the teleconference will be available from 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 through November 6, 2012 by dialing 888-203-1112 (passcode: 4041948).

About Lender Processing Services

Lender Processing Services (NYSE: LPS) delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. As a proven and trusted partner with deep client relationships, LPS offers the only end-to-end suite of solutions that provides major U.S. banks and many federal government agencies the technology and data needed to support mortgage lending and servicing operations, meet unique regulatory and compliance requirements and mitigate risk.

These integrated solutions support origination, servicing, portfolio retention and default servicing. LPS' servicing solutions include MSP, the industry's leading loan-servicing platform, which is used to service approximately 50 percent of all U.S. mortgages by dollar volume. The company also provides proprietary data and analytics for the mortgage, real estate and capital markets industries.

LPS is a Fortune 1000 company headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., and employs approximately 8,000 professionals. For more information, please visit www.lpsvcs.com.

SOURCE Lender Processing Services, Inc.

TROY, Mich., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ViSalus today announced that internet entrepreneur Rich Riley was elected to its Board of Directors.  Mr. Riley joins the ViSalus Board with over 13 years of experience at Yahoo!, Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) where he was the Executive Vice President of the Americas Region. During his time at Yahoo!, Mr. Riley held several positions and was responsible for the successful turnaround of Europe when he managed the Europe/Middle East/Africa region, where he oversaw sales, marketing, editorial, content and business development. In 2006, he was a Yahoo! Superstar Award Winner, which is a global award given to the highest performing Yahoo! employees.

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Mr. Riley previously was the co-founder and managing member of an internet start-up company that developed and patented what is today the Yahoo! Toolbar and which was acquired by Yahoo! in 1999. In October 2011, Riley was named "One to Watch" in 40 under 40 (Fortune Magazine); according to Fortune (magazine), those listed are 'the hottest young stars in business across the globe.'

Mr. Riley graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and currently serves on the Wharton Entrepreneurial Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Young Presidents Organization.

Ryan Blair, ViSalus's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Rich's appointment to the Board will provide ViSalus with the support of an internet pioneer as we continue to deepen our relationship with our customers and promoters across social and technological platforms to drive increased growth.  Rich also has extensive public company experience as an executive at a Fortune 500 Company.  We look forward to his counsel."

Mr. Riley commented, "I am very excited to join the ViSalus board. It is a time of remarkable growth for the company, and I look forward to applying what I've learned in more than 15 years of operating internet businesses and managing high growth environments to add to the continued success of this brand."

About ViSalus
Founded in 2005 with headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and Troy, MI, ViSalus is the company behind the Body by Vi™ Challenge, a 90-day health transformation platform. ViSalus champions personal victories and entrepreneurship through a social marketing model, premium products, and global community culture. ViSalus is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. (NYSE:BTH)  Visit www.Vi.com, or join us at facebook.com/visalus or on Twitter @visalus.

Contact: Tyler P. Schuessler, +1-203-552-6673, tps@vi.com

SOURCE ViSalus

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on technology stocks, has published updated outlooks for SanDisk (Nasdaq: SNDK), Micron (Nasdaq: MU), Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU), Anadigics (Nasdaq: ANAD), and TriQuint Semiconductor (Nasdaq: TQNT).

Editor Paul McWilliams' recent reports cover the following topics and more:

-- SanDisk: In July, when SanDisk was trading at $36.48, McWilliams told investors that SanDisk was deeply undervalued. With shares now 23% higher, does McWilliams expect further gains for SanDisk investors? Could SanDisk shares move above $50 in the near term? What two near-term catalysts could strongly benefit SanDisk in the next few months?

-- Micron: In April, McWilliams warned that if we saw the correction he forecasted a week earlier, the price of Micron could dip into the $5s, which would create a buying opportunity.  The correction arrived as predicted, and Micron closed trading on June 4th at $5.39.  Following this, in July, McWilliams advised investors to sell at $6.38 for a quick 22% return. With Micron now trading below $6 again, is it time for investors to consider the stock for another profitable trade?

-- Alcatel-Lucent: With Alcatel-Lucent trading near penny stock levels, does McWilliams expect a turnaround to come into play this year and next? Have the odds of success improved for Alcatel-Lucent?

-- Anadigics: What factors have led to underperformance at Anadigics? What hurdles does the company need to clear to initiate a turnaround? Does Anadigics have the balance sheet strength to fund its recovery? 

-- TriQuint:  Why have TriQuint shares fallen even after it was confirmed that TriQuint parts are used in Apple's new iPhone? Has the weakness in the share price created a buying opportunity for investors?

To get ahead of the Wall Street curve and receive Next Inning's latest reports for free, you are invited to take a free, 21-day, no obligation trial with Next Inning.  For full details on this offer, please visit the following link:

https://www.nextinning.com/subscribe/index.php?refer=prn1473  

So far, the roadmap Editor Paul McWilliams laid out for 2012 has been extremely accurate.  In March, just two days before the market peaked and began its over two-month slide, he warned Next Inning readers that stock prices were peaking and a correction was headed our way.  Following this, once the markets bottomed, he predicted we would see prices rally through the Q2 earnings season.  As it turned out, this was one of the strongest rallies the market has seen in a very long time.

However, following the close on September 14, 2012, McWilliams published his most recent Strategy Review and, in that, predicted again that the markets were due for another drop ahead of the November election.  This time he nailed the year-to-date high to the day.  If you are a tech investor, you'll want to be sure to read what McWilliams predicts will happen next.

McWilliams spent a decades-long career in the technology industry and has earned a reputation for his skill in communicating complex technology trends to individual investors and professional analysts alike. His reports have won over readers with their ability to unravel the complexities of the industry and, more importantly, identify which companies are likely to be the winners and losers as technology trends change.

McWilliams' highly acclaimed State of Tech Report, a comprehensive guide for the Q3 2012 earnings season has just been published.  This report covers 72 leading and emerging tech companies that are expected to generate nearly one trillion dollars in sales next year from twelve sectors ranging from materials and wafer fabrication to finished goods. This in depth report includes in-depth fundamental data and McWilliams' investment outlook, and will be available free of charge to all who sign up for a no-obligation free trial to Next Inning Technology Research.

Founded in September 2002, Next Inning's model portfolio has returned 229% since its inception versus 61% for the S&P 500.

About Next Inning:

Next Inning is a subscription-based investment newsletter that provides regular coverage on more than 150 technology and semiconductor stocks.  Subscribers receive intra-day analysis, commentary and recommendations, as well as access to monthly semiconductor sales analysis, regular Special Reports, and the Next Inning model portfolio. Editor Paul McWilliams is a 30+ year semiconductor industry veteran.

NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with CRD #131926.  Interested parties may visit adviserinfo.sec.gov for additional information.  Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

CONTACT: Marcia Martin, Next Inning Technology Research, +1-888-278-5515

SOURCE Indie Research Advisors, LLC

BANGALORE, India, October 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Ramco Systems (BSE - 532370, NSE - RAMCOSYS, MSE - RSST); an enterprise software company focused on enterprise cloud platform, products and services, today announced the availability of Ramco ERP on Cloud on Amazon Web Services  (AWS).

Buoyed by the success of its cloud offerings in the Indian market, Ramco has announced the availability of Ramco ERP on Cloud on the AWS platform for the global market. Ramco ERP on Cloud is built on Ramco VirtualWorks® - an SOA-based, multi-tenant, model-driven and integrated virtual enterprise architecture that integrates the business processes and provides real time visibility into performance, along with unprecedented flexibility.

Benefits of Ramco ERP on AWS

• Quick and easy implementation
• Dramatic cost savings
• Proven product with in-depth functionality
• Anywhere, anytime access- available on iPad
• Unique set of extension tools to extend or add functionalities/features
• Built-in Analytics  
• Supports multiple currencies, languages, and accounting standards

Added with the AWS benefits of

• Global presence and reach
• Secure, reliable and cost-effective cloud infrastructure
• Elastic and scalable infrastructure

Commenting on the affiliation, Mr. Virender Aggarwal, CEO - Ramco Systems said, "We are excited to launch Ramco ERP on Cloud on AWS. With this, global customers will now get to experience a flexible, scalable, comprehensive and powerful ERP solution on the AWS Cloud. Globally, there is a surging demand for functionally rich enterprise class solution on the Cloud. AWS provided us with an infrastructure platform that is acknowledged worldwide by customers as being reliable, elastic and cost-effective. We are confident that the combination of AWS's infrastructure and Ramco's cloud offering will bring unmatched value to customers."

 "We are excited that Ramco Systems has chosen to launch their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution on AWS and leverage our on-demand, pay as you go, global cloud platform," said Terry Wise, Director of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem, Amazon Web Services.  "By leveraging AWS, Ramco Systems and their global customer base will be able to quickly implement ERP, accelerate their time to market, and save significant infrastructure and operational costs."

With Ramco ERP running on the highly scalable AWS platform, companies can easily extend their global reach to grow their business without worrying about infrastructure resources or incurring any capital expenses. Companies will get to automate and integrate all functions and processes within the organization, reduce their time to benefit, and get the power of analytics.

Ramco ERP on Cloud has functionalities covering Process & Discrete Production, Cost Planning & Control, Human Capital Management, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Management, Maintenance Management, Asset Management, and MIS Reports. The solution provides boardroom to control room connect (automation to analytics/performance management), offering superior reporting, comprehensive querying and analysis capabilities.

To get more information of how Ramco ERP on AWS can support your business, click here.

About Ramco Systems:

Ramco Systems provides next generation, end-to-end enterprise solutions that render complete transformation of the business in real time. Built on Ramco's proprietary platform-Ramco VirtualWorks®, all Ramco products are cloud architected by design and address the entire business cycle from transaction to analytics. Part of the USD 1 Billion Ramco Group, the company offers ERP, HCM, SCM, CRM, Financials, Asset Management, Process Control, Project Management and Analytics to 40+ verticals on the most appropriate cloud model-public, private and community. Ramco focuses on providing innovative business solutions that can be delivered quickly and cost-effectively in complex environments. Globally, Ramco has over 150,000 users from 1000+ customer organizations across 35 countries. The company currently has 17 offices spread across India, USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and APAC and employs over 1,800 employees.

For more information, please visit http://www.ramco.com; Follow Ramco on Twitter @ramcosystems/read latest news & updates on http://www.ramcoblog.com/

For further information please contact:

Vinitha Ramani
Ramco Systems Ltd.
Mobile: +91-9840368048
vinitharamani@ramco.com

Agata Gogolewska
Ramco Systems
+1-305-538-8499
AgataG@ramco.com

SOURCE Ramco Systems

LONDON, Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TagLikeMe Corp. ("TagLikeMe" or "the Company") (OTCQB:TAGG), a social media development company, says the company has planned the release of its mobile apps for three of the major mobile platforms by Q4 2012.

The release of the new apps will incorporate all of the major functions of TagLikeMe's social search and share online capabilities in a sleek, new, compact and highly efficient social mobile interface with the potential to reach an enormous audience across all of the major platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows 8 systems.

Richard Elliot-Square, President of TagLikeMe Corp. states, "Our release of apps for the entire slate of mobile platforms in Q4 is a major step towards putting TagLikeMe on every device and in the hands of virtually anyone who wants to search and share with a social interest. According to current market data, there are over 1.6 billion mobile users who are accessing information at an incredible rate. We want to engage that audience and rapidly become the most useful and used app across all platforms."

The importance of the new mobile apps cannot be understated. The iPhone has now sold over 210 million units since the original iPhone launched in 2007, as well as 25 million iPads in just 14 months. Additionally, Android devices have taken over a large share of the market with over 300 million Android devices now in use throughout the world, as well as 12 million tablets, giving it a top spot on tablet devices as well.

Planned introductions for the TagLikeMe mobile apps include major enhancements that are most useful for TagLikeMe.com users. These include the ability to better manage tags (or bookmarks) and place them into projects; the ability to place projects into folders; more user controlled settings for search and tagging, and the ability to operate seamlessly between the iPad and a local desktop or notebook continuing on the same TagLikeMe projects.

Microsoft announced the introduction of its new Surface Tablet mobile computing device in April 2012. The company expects to release the units to the public in tandem with the introduction of Windows 8 scheduled for October 26, 2012. According to Microsoft, the Surface Tablet will operate on the new Windows 8 operating system.

Google's Android platform is designed primarily for smartphones and tablets, however the open and customizable nature of the operating system allows it to be used on other electronics, including laptops and netbooks, smartbooks, ebook readers, and smart TVs (Google TV). It is considered the fastest growing mobile platform in the world used by more than 300 million devices.

TagLikeMe Corp. expects to roll-out individual versions of TagLikeMe for mobile platforms over the next 90 days, kicking off with the first introduction on the Apple's iOS platform followed by the Google Android and Windows 8 after its introduction.

About TagLikeMe Corp.

TagLikeMe Corp. owns and operates TagLikeMe.com, an Internet services platform that combines the most commonly used functions of search and social media interaction in one destination. TagLikeMe.com allows individuals to search the Internet by using the top three search engines of Yahoo™, Bing™ and Google™, in addition to viewing related activities from popular social media based sites such as Facebook™, YouTube™, Twitter™ and Wikipedia ™ in a single search inquiry. It also gives searchers the opportunity to connect, chat and share with others worldwide that might be searching similar topics. This adds a much-needed human element to search and online social interaction.

For more information see www.TagLikeMeCorp.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of TagLikeMe Corp.. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the advantages of TagLikeMe's products and services, anticipated advantages resulting from the merger, whether funding anticipated from completing the merger will result,, successful completion and development of the social media component of the business and its market acceptance, the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and TagLikeMe Corp.; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects", "intended" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results and ultimate corporate actions could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the perception of investors of the newly merged company and their willingness to fund this newly public company, the demand for a social media site and viability of it for advertising, new products and services developed by other companies, market share garnered by competitors, ability to maintain customer and vendor relationships, and those factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website (http://www.sec.gov), among other factors. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

SOURCE TagLikeMe Corp.

LONDON, October 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

If you're planning a tour with friends, a girly weekend away, a holiday with the kids, or you just want some quality time with your other half, HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, has an extensive property inventory in Dublin, Belfast and Cork to meet every traveller's requirement.

Dublin

In the vibrant area of Smithfield in Dublin Generator Hostel creates an international hub of activity. The hostel is within a short walking distance of the main party district of Temple Bar and just a few minute's tram ride from the main shopping area of Henry Street and O'Connell Street. Prices start from £7.92 per person per night.

Belfast

Sleepy Cedar Bed and Breakfast is ideally situated to climb Cavehill, Belfast's landmark hill which gives great views over the city, including the Titanic shipyard. The B&B's unique character lies in the many original features it retains, alongside many modern facilities. It features large airy bedrooms, wooden floors, comfortable beds, luxurious linen and sympathetic modernisation. Art from around the world adorns the walls and each bedroom has been originally decorated. Private rooms from £24.50 per person per night.

Cork

Garnish House is a charming bed & breakfast located just opposite the beautiful grounds of the University College Cork. The accommodation is ideally located for Cork city shoppers, nightlife lovers and those who prefer quieter pursuits such as leisurely strolls along the river bank, parks and historic sites of the city. It boasts an award-winning gourmet menu with over 30 options, including traditional full Irish and house specialities. Private rooms from £20.60 per person per night.

HostelBookers' partner Tourism Ireland stated: "Ireland offers beauty, tradition and culture. Whether visitors are looking for a relaxing break, a great value holiday or an action stay, there is never a better time to visit this beautiful country."

For more details please visit http://www.hostelbookers.com/tourism/ireland/

Contact: giovanna.gentile@hostelbookers.com, t: +44(0)20-7440-4905

SOURCE HostelBookers.com

LONDON, October 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

OLTIN YO'L GTL has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest light picture with over a million LED lights spread over an area of over three quarters of a million square metres, the equivalent of approximately one hundred full-sized football pitches.

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The light picture is of a full scale plan of the proposed OLTIN YO'L GTL plant in Shurtan, Uzbekistan. The record attempt, which broke the previous record of 50,010 LED lights, was in recognition of the launch of OLTIN YO'L GTL.

OLTIN YO'L GTL is a joint venture between Uzbekneftegaz, Sasol and PETRONAS, and will produce a range of high-value product streams through gas-to-liquids technology.

"We are delighted with this achievement. GTL is a leading light in the global energy landscape and it is through this spirit of innovation that will see Uzbekistan become a global destination of cleaner, high-value energy solutions," said James Vaughan, General Director, OLTIN YO'L GTL.

The record attempt saw 24 kilometres of lighting with 1,012,840 LED lights and 14 kilometres of power cables used. It also needed 302 kilowatts of power from three generators, a railway station and a nearby gas and chemicals plant.

For more details please see:

http://www.oltinyolgtl.com/051012-release-supporting-details

SOURCE OLTIN YO'L GTL

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced Amr El-Ashmawi has joined the company as worldwide vice president of strategic marketing. In this newly created role, El-Ashmawi will lead the development and implementation of the defense & security and industrial vertical market strategies.

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"Amr's extensive experience in high growth applications in the defense & security and industrial markets, coupled with his in-depth knowledge of semiconductor system solutions, will be invaluable in accelerating our growth in these key vertical markets," said Garcia. "In this integral role, Amr will leverage our broad product technology portfolio of RF, analog & mixed-signal, and programmable logic technologies to deliver more highly integrated, secure and reliable system solutions to our customers."

"I am excited about joining Microsemi and the opportunity to work for a world-class, growth-oriented company," said El-Ashmawi. "Microsemi is committed to providing its customers with industry-leading system solutions that solve challenging industry issues. I look forward to driving the market and business strategies and accelerating content growth at Microsemi."

El-Ashmawi has spent more than 18 years in the high-tech industry. Prior to joining Microsemi he spent over eight years at Altera in senior leadership roles within the defense, security and high-performance computing business vertical market groups.

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance, radiation-hardened and highly reliable analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.  

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to its new worldwide vice president of strategic marketing, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

SOURCE Microsemi Corporation