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CHENGDU, CHINA--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - Colasoft, an innovative provider of all-in-one and easy-to-use network analyzer software , today announced the newest version of its flagship product -- Capsa Network Analyzer. Version 7.1 is based on the second-generation Colasoft Packet Analysis Engine (CSPAE), which substantially improved the data processing speed and guaranteed the analysis performance in large traffic networks .
"With the latest Microsoft Office 2007 style , Colasoft Capsa 7.1 provides you with a brand new user interface and enhanced user experience. The new design is intended to display statistics and diagnosis data in a simple-straight and graphical style so that users can get what they want with less clicks," said Kevin Zhou, director of marketing. "Some unique features and ideas are introduced to Capsa 7.1, like Network Profile, this function allows user to set and save network profiles for different environments (departments, clients), making their analysis more customized, accurate and efficient. Another prominent feature is Analysis Profile which provides flexible, extensible and effective analysis performance based on users' analysis objectives."
Following are the top 10 new features in Capsa 7.1:

-- Brand New and Improved Network Analysis Experience. -- Your Own Dashboard, Important Parameters in One Place and in Graphs. -- Record Network Profile, Boost Working Efficiency. -- Set Your Analysis Profile, Perform customized Analysis. -- Powerful Customizable Alarms. -- Replay Analysis, Reproduce History Network Events. -- Custom Protocol, Analyze Unique Protocol Traffic. -- Enhanced, Customizable Report. -- Intuitive TCP Timing Sequence Chart. -- WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Packet Filter.
Capsa 7.1 runs under Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7. A trial version is available for download at the company's website: http://www.colasoft.com/
About Capsa
Capsa is an easy-to-use Ethernet packet sniffer (network analyzer or network sniffer) for network monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. It performs real-time packet capturing, 24/7 network monitoring, reliable network forensics, advanced protocol analyzing, in-depth packet decoding, and automatic expert diagnosing. By giving you insights into all of your network's operations, Capsa makes it easy to isolate and solve network problems, identify network bottleneck and bandwidth use, and detect network vulnerabilities.
About Colasoft
Ever since 2001, Colasoft has been an innovative provider of all-in-one and easy-to-use software solutions for users to monitor network activities, analyze network performance, enhance network security, and troubleshoot network problems. Currently, more than 5000 customers in over 80 countries trust the company's flagship product, Capsa Network Analyzer, as their network monitoring and troubleshooting solution. Featured customers include Alcatel, Airbus, Dell, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, and Pepsi. For more information about Colasoft and its solutions, please visit http://www.colasoft.com/...

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SAN ANTONIO, TX--(Internet News - February 5, 2010) - GbBIS, America's leading resource for geography-based business information solutions, announced today the introduction of advanced direct mail targeting tools for its franchise territory management systems. The announcement is being made at the 50th meeting of the International Franchise Association Annual Convention being held in San Antonio, Texas.
The new tools help franchise organizations and their franchisees profile their customers and target direct mail into their territories. Using your Internet browser, this direct mail targeting system is easily accessible on the Web. These tools offer a unique combination of easy to use maps, accurate geographic databases , a wide selection of demographic data and a complete selection of mailing list sources.
"The new web-based applications dramatically simplify the process of targeting direct mail into franchise territories," explains Dan Olasin, President and CEO of Intelligent Direct, Inc. "Once a client has identified their best customers and neighborhoods, they easily acquire the best, most cost effective mailing list. The direct mail system is a great compliment to our franchise territories management systems. Now, in addition to designing, promoting and managing optimal franchise territories, our clients get the best, most effectively targeted mailing lists."
GbBIS is the geography-based business information solutions division of Intelligent Direct, Inc. These franchise territory management systems reflect 25 years of continuous development and delivery of over 2 million products. If you are interested in accurate and advanced territory management tools, contact Jeff McCauley, Vice President, Sales at e-mail and your GbBIS Account Representative at 1.877.447.MAPS (6277).
About GbBIS
GbBIS, a division of Intelligent Direct, Inc., is a leading provider of geography, location and data based information products and services. The company is known for the quality and accuracy of maps, data products and web applications. Direct mail, delivery, retail, financial, transportation, real estate, insurance, military and government agencies are among the over 23,000 clients, including nearly 100% of the FORTUNE 500™. With offices in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania and Irvine, California, GbBIS supports its national and worldwide clients through its call centers of experts. GbBIS also offers support through a family of web sites, including MarketMAPS.com, ZIPCodeMAPS.com, GbBIS.com, mapsales.com, DeliveryMAPS.com and SalesTerritory.com. For additional information, visit these web sites and call 1.877.447.MAPS (6277)....

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LOS ANGELES, CA--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) -  Location-based publishing and discovery applications provider Geodelic has won the Twiistup 7 Showoff Competition, which recognizes the best and brightest high-tech start-up companies. The award was presented at the conclusion of the Twiistup 7 conference in Los Angeles on January 28th.
Geodelic was named the winner among 10 Showoff companies selected to present before an audience of tech industry leaders from across Southern California and around the world.
In all, more than 100 start-ups competed to become a Twiistup 7 Showoff. A team of judges graded the companies and selected the 10 finalists based on technology, business model, competitive environment, management team and other key criteria. Geodelic was selected as the Showoff winner by a popular vote of attendees at the conference, as well as other tech industry experts and enthusiasts who voted via text message.
"We're very honored to have been the conference favorite. Twiistup was a perfect opportunity to showcase Geodelic's location-aware discovery app and publishing platform," said Geodelic CEO Rahul Sonnad. 
Prior Twiistup Showoff winners have included ExpenseBay TotSpot and Rubicon Project.
"The Twiistup Showoffs event provided a great boost to Geodelic's positive growth and momentum," Sonnad went on to say. "We'll be back next year." 
Twiistup Producer Francisco Dao added, "We're very proud to have Geodelic represent Twiistup as the 2010 winner. They are a hot startup and hometown success story that clearly wowed the audience."
More than 400 entrepreneurs, investors and industry analysts attended Twiistup 7. In addition to showcasing promising start-up ventures, the conference featured a world-class lineup of speakers including Peter Guber (Chairman & Founder of Mandalay Entertainment ), Richard Rosenblatt (Chairman & CEO of Demand Media) and Paul Graham (Founder of Y-Combinator).
More information about Twiistup 7, including a full list of speakers and Showoff companies, is available at www.twiistup.com Photos of the event are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/techfrog/sets/72157623311731168/.
About Geodelic
Geodelic is a Santa Monica based technology company, creating a location-based publishing and discovery platform. Geodelic's service automatically presents points of interest based on user location and context. Businesses and locations can author their own customized Experiences, providing a powerful means to engage and interact with customers on-site. Geodelic is leading the way, with the most robust location-based publishing tools in the world.
About Twiistup
More than a conference, Twiistup is the Los Angeles region's seminal technology EVENT that brings together professionals from the worlds of technology, media and entertainment . It combines a showcase for innovation, a platform for thought leaders and an audience of entrepreneurs, media and investors -- all wrapped in a unique, stylized environment that rivals a Hollywood production. At each Twiistup, 10 Internet /Digital Media startups are selected to present, followed by sessions from an eclectic group of business leaders and successful entrepreneurs. As L.A.'s flagship technology gathering, Twiistup draws its audience from across the country and around the world....

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IRVINE, CA--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - EON Reality, the world's leading interactive 3D software provider, announces the installation of its virtual reality technology at Depot Maintenance of the Future, DMOF, 10,000 sq. ft. defense facility in Pennsylvania.
DMOF is a working laboratory to evaluate new tools, equipment, and facilities and it is now fully rolled out within the department of defense. It features a flexible, agile work base that can reputably be reconfigured to accommodate new work load demands and respond to the needs of customers. Concepts and methods proved in DMOF will migrate to other Tobyhanna maintenance organizations and will be shared across the department of defense and maintenance community.
Technical assistance in the field has expanded rapidly this decade, and growth will continue with the evolution of a new organizational structure to manage and coordinate field sustainment and support. Tobyhanna is formulating an integrated approach to deliver worldwide, expeditionary field logistics support and services for the joint war fighter. This will be accomplished through a global network of permanent and deployed personnel located at forward locations. They will possess a reach-back and reach-across capability within Army Materiel Command to fully leverage technical and industrial capabilities for war fighters.
The interactive collaboration facility for defense in Pennsylvania, Tobyhanna DMOF, is a comprehensive solution to utilize the integrated interactive 3D stereo virtual environment as a Customer Experience Center as well as a portal to the US based location abroad for design and engineering collaboration. Immersive state-of-the-art audiovisual presentations and 3D holographic projection systems based on EON Reality technology demonstrate Tobyhanna's capabilities to visitors and customer. Descriptive scenarios, projected on the glass walls of the facility depict how Tobyhanna ensures support to the war fighter in such areas as owning the night, force protection and communications . Depot engineers use the Power Wall, a virtual reality environment, for workload design and development with customers. Interactive 3D visualizations demonstrate the future of the depot maintenance and show how Tobyhanna can virtually project its capabilities wherever joint forces operate. Holographic staging and EON TouchLight displays, using infrared technologies, allow visitors to interact with 3D models of Tobyhanna-support equipment.
Learn more about EON Reality at www.eonreality.com....

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ORLANDO, FL--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - SNM Global Holdings (PINKSHEETS: SNMN) subsidiary LGN Entertainment Distribution Inc., announced the launch of a New Media division -- "Sun Sign Media"' and the signing of two clients.
Sun Sign Media will specialize in the development of Social Media/Networking Sites, be responsible for IT projects, Web Marketing and the launch of all Social Networking sites.
The newly appointed Division President is Chris P. Scott.

Mr. Scott's background includes: Chief Technology Officer Creative Director Art Director Production Manager With such companies as: EZ360PC.COM The Situs Companies NCI Computer Black Pyramid Studios I Candy Clothing
Mr. Scott's experience spans from Web Design with extensive web and print design as well as development of high end websites, corporate identities and print collateral for the Medical, Biotech, Beauty, Dental, Real Estate, IT, Video Gaming, Sports, Financial and Direct Marketing industries to a Specialist in implementing sites that will grow our own solid, increasingly profitable E-business.
LGN has also signed two new artists -- Rising Lion and William John Coogan.
"Rising Lion signed a distribution deal for its Rising Lion Music catalogue with LGN Entertainment Distribution Inc. This will enable Rising Lion music to be more accessible and available worldwide in digital and physical formats. I am excited about this new development for Rising Lion and our fans. This deal will give R L music access to more markets worldwide and we appreciate the opportunity and look forward to the future with Rising Lion and LGN Entertainment ," stated Steve Lane, President of LGN Entertainment Distribution, SNM Global Holdings.
Mr. Lane continued, "William John Coogan has a great story as he has been in the business for many years writing and recording. Recently, something happened to Billy as his young son was ill. With all the test and procedures that young John (Billy's son) went through it inspired William to go back in the studio and his new album was born.
"And now that John has recovered William is ready to tour and his new album titled 'HIS VOICE, HIS MUSIC , HIS SONGS' featuring such future hits as 'Close Your Eyes On Love' and 'Daddy's Coming Home' is ready for release."
In other news ... LGN Entertainment Distribution and M.I.L.F Mates have mutually agreed to terminate their acquisition deal after further due diligence. The company has instructed their recently hired Investment Banker Wakabayashi Fund LLC to aggressively begin to search for additional investments and acquisitions.
About SNM Global
SNM Global Holdings is a business development company that specializes in the investment in the Social Media / Content Development, Alternative Energy and Web/IT Technology industries through their subsidiaries and investments that will include strong support and promotional strategies.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to certain delays and risks detailed from time to time in the company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
PLEASE NOTE -- Follow the Company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/snmglobal for updates and company info....

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AUSTIN, TX--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - Valentine's Day will be here soon and many consumers are likely seeking out the perfect present for someone special. It's a holiday when consumers want to find great gifts but also find great deals on those gifts. The team at Offers.com has created the Valentine's Day Savings Center to help any consumer find romantic presents and get the most for their Valentine's gift budget:
-- Save time finding a great gift: Finding just the right gift for one's Valentine can be a challenge for even the savviest of shoppers. Luckily the team at Offers.com is into the romantic spirit and has prepared a series of Valentine's Day blog posts to help any consumer find the perfect gift. Classic gifts like flowers and chocolate are still consumer favorites, and consumers don't need to spend a fortune on a great gift. Offers.com features flower delivery coupons and discounts, as well as savings and deals on unique and creative V-Day gift ideas, like travel, jewelry , clothing and more.
-- Save money with the best offers: Retailers are still especially motivated to attract shoppers and that means they are offering lots of discounts, coupons and deals. The team at Offers.com has hand-picked the best Valentine's Day coupons and assembled them in one place so consumers can quickly find great Valentine's gift ideas and save.
-- Shop now for the best offers: No consumer wants to be caught on Cupid's special day without something to give a significant other. Not only are the best offers now available for popular Valentine's Day gifts, such as the FTD.com coupons consumers will find, there is still time for consumers to shop online and have their gifts delivered in time. Avoiding last minute rush shipping fees combined with using coupons and discounts can help consumers find the perfect gift without breaking budgets. Consumers will want to keep in mind that February 14th falls on a Sunday this year, so they need to plan on deliveries arriving on the 12th or 13th.
Happy savings!
About Offers.com
Offers.com saves consumers time and money by helping them find the best offers from more than 2,400 online stores and companies. Offers are organized by travel and service companies, and retail stores. The site has more than 11,000 of the best offers, including promotions, coupons and coupon codes, clearance items, free trials and free offers....

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SAN JOSE, CA--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO)
What: Cisco will host a live Internet TV broadcast and Q&A session to discuss an Australian university's journey into cloud computing with its telecom partner and ICT provider. Cisco will be joined by special guests Peter Nikoletatos, CIO of Curtin University of Technology, one of the first Asia Pacific customers to deploy the Cisco Unified Computing System™; Andrew Vranjes, practice manager of Data Centre Technologies at Alphawest; and Scott Mason, director of Strategy and Fixed Marketing at Optus Business, one of the first Cisco Unified Computing System Authorized Technology Partners in Asia Pacific.
With its shared vision for the future of enterprise IT infrastructure and private cloud computing and the introduction of the Virtual Computing Environment coalition, special guests from EMC and VMware will also join in the live question-and-answer session to discuss how cloud computing is causing a paradigm shift in how businesses use ICT.
Who:
Peter Nikoletatos, CIO, Curtin University of Technology
Andrew Vranjes, practice manager, Data Centre Technologies, Alphawest
Scott Mason, director of Strategy and Fixed Marketing, Optus Business
Andre Smit, managing director for Asia Pacific Data Centre Sales, Cisco
Mark Read, director of the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) Initiative for Asia Pacific & Japan, EMC
Andre Kemp, product marketing manager for APAC, VMware
When: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, 1 p.m. Singapore Time (10:30 a.m. Bangalore Time / 5:00 UTC)
Where: The broadcast can be accessed at the URLs below. No registration required. Go to the URL at 1:00 p.m. Singapore Time (10:30 a.m. Bangalore Time) and select "Play" to launch the live presentation in one of the below languages:
English: http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=97313

Korean Translation: http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=97316

Chinese Translation: http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=97314

Japanese Translation: http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=97315
The broadcast will be available for replay online about 24 hours after the conclusion of the live presentation. The URL will be available in this updated media alert which you will find at News@Cisco.
Technical Assistance: Attendees who experience difficulties connecting can contact support at the below phone numbers. Phone support is available 30 minutes prior to and after the event, as well as during the videocast. Attendees may also submit an Online Support Request to e-mail or e-mail if necessary.
United States: 1.408.525.1000

Australia: 61.2.8446.5500

Japan: 81.3.5324.4400

France: 33.15.804.3400

Netherlands: 31.20.357.3400

Germany: 49.811.554.3400

Singapore: 65.6317.5400

China: 86.10.8507.7300

UK: 44.20.8824.3500
Interviews: To schedule press interviews after the broadcast, please e-mail William Oei at e-mail, or dial +65 6317 5555.
To schedule analyst interviews after the broadcast, please contact Huey Miin Leong at e-mail.
About Cisco Systems
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate, this year celebrates 25 years of technology innovation, operational excellence and corporate social responsibility. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com/au. For ongoing news from Australia and New Zealand, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com/anz. Cisco products are supplied in Australia and New Zealand by Cisco Systems International, BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco, the Cisco logo, Cisco Systems and Cisco Unified Computing System are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. This document is Cisco Public Information.
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SANTA CLARA, CA--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - Data Robotics, Inc., the company that delivers the best data storage experience ever, today announced a risk-free "Buy and Try" program for companies looking for a dramatically improved storage experience. Through March 15th, companies can purchase and experience the VMware certified DroboElite with BeyondRAID technology for 30 days with a money -back guarantee.
"Our customers are reporting an average savings of $7,500 along with a 50% reduction in the time it takes to deploy and provision storage when they choose Drobo for business use over a competitive solution," said Tom Buiocchi, CEO of Data Robotics. "We're confident that our products and technology offer the best data storage experience in the industry and the "Buy and Try" program gives companies a risk-free opportunity to experience first-hand exactly what it means to have the simplest data storage in their environment."
DroboElite delivers a radically simplified storage experience enhanced by advanced self-monitoring and self-healing functionality, enabling small and medium businesses to maintain uptime in the face of constant data growth. Built on the company's award-winning BeyondRAID™ virtualized storage platform, DroboElite provides business class continuity features -- including protection against multiple concurrent drive failures and no-downtime capacity expansion with thin provisioning -- while eliminating the lock-in of traditional RAID configurations.
To participate in the Buy and Try program please visit http://www.drobo.com/buyandtry/index.php to fill out the request form. To learn more about DroboElite, the world's first self-managing iSCSI SAN, please visit www.drobo.com/droboelite. For a list of channel partners and to learn more about the Drobo Partner Advantage Program please visit www.drobo.com/drpartners.
About Data Robotics
Data Robotics, Inc., develops self-managing, self-healing storage arrays designed to ensure data is always protected, accessible and simple to manage. Built on the award-winning BeyondRAID technology, Drobo storage arrays are the first to provide enterprise-class data safety, unprecedented expandability, and advanced functionality without the complexity normally associated with RAID. For more information, visit www.datarobotics.com.
Data Robotics, Drobo, DroboElite and BeyondRAID are trademarks of Data Robotics, Inc., that may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners....

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ST. CLOUD, MN--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - W3i, provider of marketing solutions that increase distribution, revenue, and engagement for consumer applications, announced today that its advertisers, publishers and affiliates can now access more data for better decision making.
"Our associates are essential to the success of our business. By providing more robust reporting they can make educated business decisions to optimize performance," said Rob Weber, VP of Business Development at W3i.
The W3i Associate Reporting Dashboard offers close to real-time business intelligence data including graphs for visual monitoring. Publisher and Affiliate stats include: revenue, conversion, conversion rate, EPC, and entry hits by product and country. Advertisers can see their acceptance rates by operating systems and countries. Many improvements were also made to the user interface.
W3i built the new interface from the ground up offering many useful features:
-- Quick Stat Dashboard: The dashboard includes a quick snapshot of associates' performance, including pie charts , bar charts , and trend line analysis for convenience.
-- Customized Reporting: Associates can use a pivot table format to see different views of their data and export to excel or PDF.
-- Data Insights: Enhanced metrics allow associates to slice data down to a granular level.
-- Dashboard Message Center: The message center improves communication, including messages on the latest promotional opportunities, technology roadmap releases, and other significant tips on how to increase consumer app distribution, revenue and engagement.
Joel Wolf of RNGDE, "Proud W3i Publishing Partner" comments: "W3i, GREAT new portal! Loving it. With the new Associate portal from W3i, we can track what country our revenue originates from as well as how our product is converting in that targeted region. This allows us to focus on the geographic segments where we see the most opportunity."
W3i will be completing the roll out to additional Associates over the next several days. For more information, contact W3i.
About W3:
W3i increases revenue, distribution and engagement for consumer applications and browser add-ons. W3i uses a network approach combining the demand for free applications monetized by the distribution of relevant applications when the consumer is in the installation mindset. The W3i Application Network uses InstallIQ, W3i's proprietary Windows installation manager, the first installer to be certified in the TRUSTe Trusted Download Program. Tested and optimized on over 350 million installs -- currently 9.6 million installs monthly, W3i will prove to be a valued distribution partner in growing your consumer application business. To learn more, visit the W3i Application Network.
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SUNNYVALE, CA--(Internet News - February 4, 2010) - After the close of market on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010, which ended January 29, 2010.
This quarter NetApp will begin using a new hybrid format for disclosing key financial information associated with our quarterly results. Concurrent with the press release, NetApp will post and distribute a separate document with financial commentary and statistics which has previously been disclosed during our earnings calls. These prepared remarks will now be available prior to the conference call in order to provide the investment community with additional time to analyze our results. This commentary will not be read during the earnings call.
NetApp executive management will host our conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to provide our perspective on market dynamics and on our performance. The call will be broadcast live via the Internet .
How to Participate
The live webcast call can be accessed at http://investors.netapp.com. Please allow at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the Webcast to log in. NetApp will guide you in downloading any necessary applications for the live audio feed. An audio replay webcast will also be available after 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time on our website at http://investors.netapp.com.

NetApp Future Targeted Release Dates
Q4 FY 2010 results target date: May 26, 2010
Q1 FY 2011 results target date: August 18, 2010
Q2 FY 2011 results target date: November 17, 2010
Q3 FY 2011 results target date: February 16, 2011
About NetApp
NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that accelerate business breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost efficiency. Discover NetApp's passion for helping companies around the world go further, faster at www.netapp.com.
NetApp, the NetApp logo, and Go further, faster are trademarks or registered trademarks of NetApp, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such....

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