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(NYSE: WZE - Wizzard Software Corp.)
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Wizzard Media Launches 24 New iPhone Apps
PITTSBURGH, Nov 05, 2009 -- Wizzard Media (NYSE Amex: WZE), the world's largest podcasting network, today announced the launch of 24 new iPhone(R) Apps available for sale in the App store including Investors Business Daily Editorials and Alaska HDTV. The average price for the new Apps is $1.99.
The newly launched Apps are iPhone companion Apps for popular podcasts on the Wizzard Media Network, offering audiences one-click access to the podcast directly on their iPhone or iPod Touch(R), bonus content and new social communication features creating an unprecedented level of audience engagement.
Wizzard recently announced 2009 third quarter network numbers of 12,281 podcasts downloaded 332 million times in the quarter by over 18 million unique monthly audience members. Approximately 70% of the audience for podcasts subscribe through iTunes(R) from which users download podcasts for their iPhone and iPod(R). Until recently, Wizzard's only means to derive revenues was through podcast publishing services as well as advertising sales.
With the launch of the iPhone App store in iTunes, Wizzard created a unique iPhone App that can be quickly customized for each podcast and allows podcast publishers to generate a new revenue stream by marketing their own iPhone App directly to their audience. Wizzard shares in this revenue with the podcast publisher. Now, with Wizzard's unique podcast companion App for the iPhone, participating podcasts can market their customized App to their audience and then drive future reoccurring episode and subscription sales through a process called in-App purchasing.
Analysts project the App market to be a $1.0 billion market today, headed for $4.0 billion by 2012. With the holiday season approaching and the recent launch of the iPhone in China, Wizzard's Management believes the number of people using iPhones and iPod Touches to consume podcasts and interact with Apps will continue to grow well beyond the current 50 million user base.
Having launched the first podcast App only 95 days ago, Wizzard Media already has launched 70 iPhone Apps with 60 more Apps awaiting approval. Additionally, Wizzard has exclusively licensed 12 high quality, game type Apps and is currently marketing them through targeted podcasts across the Wizzard Media Network. Select podcast Apps on the Wizzard Network have already helped to convert approximately 15% of their audience from free, to paid, in the first 75 days since launch.
"We think our podcast companion App initiative is a game changer for the podcasting industry. We believe the next great opportunity on the web for media is the seamless combination of three trends -- publishing services, advertising and micropayments for App sales," says Dave Mansueto, co-founder Wizzard Media. "Now, podcasting becomes a platform that converts audiences to revenue, accelerated by the micropayment billing process that Apple has created with the App store. We believe this new process is the model for how digital media is published, audiences are grown and revenues derived." "We know there is strong demand for the podcasts we distribute seeing downloads grow from 400 million to well over 1 billion in the last three years and monthly audiences grow from 4 million to 18 million," says Laurie Sims, President of Wizzard Media. "Now that we have a method to charge for podcast content and subscriptions, we believe there is dramatic change ahead for the podcast industry. Unlike most Apps in the App store, podcasters have a distinct advantage to successfully market their App in iTunes due to the fact that they have already built a substantial audience for their product through iTunes." About Wizzard Media: Wizzard Media provides publishing and distribution services to podcasters and monetization services for podcasters. Wizzard Media is the industry's leading podcasting network with an unprecedented 1.2 billion download requests in 2008. Podcasts are a means for independent and professional content creators to publish audio and video shows for the world to enjoy over the Internet or on mp3 players, such as the Apple iPod(R), iPhone(R) and the Microsoft Zune(R). Podcasting is a relatively new phenomenon, but Wizzard Media collectively broadcasts millions of podcast downloads per day through media aggregators like Apple's iTunes and Microsoft's Zune Marketplace. For more information, please visit www.wizzardsoftware.com/media . Wizzard Media is a division of Wizzard Software, a leader in speech technology distribution and development.
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(NASDAQ: DWA - DreamWorks Animation SKG , Inc.)
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DreamWorks Animation Names Kelley Avery Worldwide Head of Franchise Strategy and Distribution
GLENDALE, Calif., Nov 3, 2009 -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that it has named Kelley Avery to the newly-created position of Worldwide Head of Franchise Strategy and Distribution. In this new role, Avery's primary responsibility will be to oversee the development of the studio's global franchise plan, including new product and business initiatives, distribution of content on physical and digital platforms, as well as oversight of the Company's existing home entertainment business.
DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg stated, "With our increased slate of films and our new franchise initiatives, the time is right to bring in an executive of Kelley's considerable talent and experience to help us develop these properties and drive new revenue opportunities across numerous platforms." Ann Daly, COO of the Company, added, "We are thrilled to have Kelley join us at DreamWorks Animation. Her expertise in brand development and unique knowledge of the marketplace will enable us to move forward with our growth initiatives as we work to maximize the full potential of our properties globally. All of her skills will come into play as we look to extend our beloved characters beyond the movie screen and onto television, the live stage, online and through exclusive DVD content." Kelley Avery said, "I am excited about the franchise growth opportunities at DreamWorks Animation, and am personally thrilled to join the Company during such an energizing and creative period." Avery is an accomplished veteran of the entertainment industry, with more than 25 years of experience in a variety of executive roles. Avery joins DreamWorks Animation from her position as President of Worldwide Home Entertainment for Paramount Pictures. Under her leadership, Paramount Home Entertainment became one of the top performing organizations worldwide. Prior to that, Avery headed the Home Entertainment division of DreamWorks and served in similar roles at Walt Disney Studios.
About DreamWorks Animation SKG DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world- class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 18 animated feature films, including the franchise properties "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(NASDAQ: EQIX - Equinix, Inc.)
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Equinix Announces Initial Carriers Participating in Ethernet Exchange Development Program
AboveNet, Exponential-e, Hibernia Atlantic, Level 3, PCCW Global, Reliance Globalcom and Tinet Are Early Participants in First Carrier-Neutral Ethernet Exchange
NEW YORK, Nov 03, 2009 -- The Light Reading Ethernet Expo Americas 2009 Conference -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq:EQIX), a provider of global data center services, today announced AboveNet, Exponential-e, Hibernia Atlantic, Level 3, PCCW Global, Reliance Globalcom and Tinet, among others, as initial participants in the recently announced Equinix Carrier Ethernet Exchange platform, a development program to define enhanced solutions for the exchange of data traffic between carriers providing Ethernet services.
The Equinix Carrier Ethernet Exchange development program consists of a platform for multi-provider carrier Ethernet interconnection that meets Metro Ethernet Forum standards. The program is reviewing a variety of solutions including Ethernet Network to Network Interconnection (NNI) and additional services that leverage the density and breadth of networks operating within Equinix's centers. The platform is available at Equinix International Business Exchange(TM) (IBX(R)) data centers globally using Alcatel-Lucent's service routing portfolio.
"Demand for AboveNet's Ethernet services continues to grow," said Philip Olivero, vice president of Engineering for AboveNet. "The current process for extending our Ethernet service offering outside of our service area requires the establishment of multiple, complex interconnection relationships with other carriers. A multi-carrier Ethernet exchange platform would simplify interconnection, reduce costs and speed delivery of Ethernet services to off-net customer locations." "As a leading international provider of fiber-based communications services, Level 3 is helping our customers keep pace with the demands of an increasingly networked world. Our customers are turning to Ethernet to support applications like server virtualization, cloud computing, and data center consolidation," said Russell Shriver, Level3's vice president of Internet and Data Services. "Today, business is dispersed all over the world, and it's technically challenging, time-consuming and costly for enterprises to pull together end-to-end Ethernet services. By working with Equinix, Level 3 will expand its ability to provide a seamless, high-performance Ethernet offering." "Ethernet is gaining greater acceptance as a transport and transit technology as more and more global enterprise customers and content service providers rely on its speed, cost and performance advantages," said Dr. Kamran Sistanizadeh, chief technology officer, Reliance Globalcom. "Equinix is in a unique position to provide an exchange platform that will enable Reliance Globalcom to easily execute interconnection relationships with other Ethernet carriers outside of our current service area in order to capitalize on the new customer demands for regional, national and global Ethernet services." About Equinix Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) provides global data center services that ensure the vitality of the information-driven world. Global enterprises, content and financial companies, and network service providers rely upon Equinix's insight and expertise to protect and connect their most valued information assets. Equinix operates 45 International Business Exchange(TM) (IBX(R)) data centers across 18 markets in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
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(NASDAQ: FFIV - F5 Networks, Inc.)
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F5 Enhances Management and Support for Microsoft Windows-based Virtualization
Updated Management Pack and new Application Ready Solutions for Hyper-V & System Center Virtual Machine Manager offer joint customers dynamic network control to ensure optimal application delivery in virtual environments
SEATTLE, Nov 03, 2009 -- F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in Application Delivery Networking (ADN), today announced a new F5 Management Pack(R) solution for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager that allows joint F5 and Microsoft customers to dynamically manage application delivery in virtual environments. F5 also updated its Application Ready Solution portfolio to support Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2.
The F5(R) solutions announced today offer optimization and increased availability for virtual environments, enabling IT staff to make better decisions regarding applications running in the virtual environment, and automating virtual machine management.
"The benefits offered by Application Delivery Controllers (ADCs) apply to all applications, whether they're deployed on physical or virtual servers," said Calvin Rowland, VP of Application Partner Programs at F5. "One of the primary challenges faced by companies who deploy applications on virtual servers is the management of those virtual machines. F5's solution for System Center Virtual Machine Manager is designed with virtual environments in mind, enabling customers to realize significant business value through faster rollout times, cost savings, and flexibility." Dynamic Administration of Virtualized Server Infrastructure F5 has added Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO) capabilities to the F5 Management Pack, introduced in April 2009. The PRO-enabled Management Pack, in combination with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2, provides customers with enhanced visibility into both the application delivery network and the server environment, enabling IT teams to proactively monitor and dynamically manage application delivery as network or user conditions change. In addition, the F5 Management Pack now proactively offers tips to improve application delivery. "Microsoft is pleased to see F5 embrace our vision for the dynamic data center, and deliver its PRO-enabled Management Pack to offer seamless integration with System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2," said Dai Vu, Director, Virtualization Solutions Marketing, Server and Tools Business at Microsoft Corp. "Our joint customers will benefit from F5's new management capabilities that allow them to better understand and meet the needs of end-users that rely on specific applications." Building on F5's Robust Portfolio of Application Ready Solutions for Microsoft This announcement comes as part of a series of updates for the existing suite of F5 Application Ready Solutions for Microsoft Windows Server, including solutions for IIS, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Hyper-V, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2. Leveraging the Live Migration feature of Hyper-V, F5 solutions also include configuration guidance to perform the network-level changes required to move virtual machines between hosts without taking them offline.
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(NASDAQ: KITD - KIT digital, Inc.)
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KIT digital and IMG Enter Into Agreement
LOS ANGELES, CA and PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, Nov 04, 2009 -- KIT digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITD), a leading global provider of Internet Protocol (IP) based video management technologies, has agreed to a minimum two-year agreement with IMG, the world's premier and most diversified sports, entertainment and media company.
Nunet AG, which KIT digital acquired from IMG earlier this month, has provided IMG with platform support for various IMG events for the past three years. It is intended these services be continued and that the companies will work closely to find new areas of entrepreneurial activity and collaboration.
"IMG is one of the world's leading entertainment brands, and has shown tremendous foresight in using online and mobile video to grow its brands," said KIT digital's president, Gavin Campion. "This agreement reflects our commitment to continuing to provide world-best platform technology to Nunet customers, and we're confident that IMG will look to benefit from the broader range of products and services now available as part of the KIT digital offering."
Under the agreement, KIT digital will support certain key IMG properties, such as Fashion Week.
"IMG is focused on its core competencies in representation for sports, fashion and rights," said Carmi Zlotnik, head of IMG media operations. "We look to partner with the best and brightest in other areas such as digital technology, and believe KIT digital has distinguished itself as a leader in the relevant categories. Instead of viewing the sale of Nunet as an ending, we view the purchase of Nunet by KIT as the beginning of a collaborative relationship that will hopefully benefit both of our businesses."
The agreement with IMG complements KIT digital's leadership in the sport arena, in which the company has worked with leading brands, including ESPN, Eurosport, MLB, La Liga, The AFL (Australia), and Tabcorp Racing to provide rich IP video experiences to end-users.
Barak Bar-Cohen, KIT digital's executive vice president of business development, added: "We believe that sports content is perfectly suited to a 'three-screen' approach. Our technology allows content owners and telcos to serve fans sporting matches and highlights anywhere and anytime, on a mobile phone, a computer screen, or an IP-enabled TV."
About KIT digital, Inc. KIT digital (NASDAQ: KITD) is a leading, global provider of on-demand, Internet Protocol (IP)-based video asset management solutions. KIT VX, the company's end-to-end software platform, enables enterprise clients to acquire, manage and distribute video assets across the three screens of today's world: the personal computer, mobile device, and IPTV-enabled television set. The application of VX ranges from commercial video distribution to internal corporate deployments, including corporate communications, human resources, training, security and surveillance. KIT digital's client base includes more than 600 enterprise customers across 30+ countries, including The Associated Press, Best Buy, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Disney-ABC, General Motors, Google, IMG Worldwide, Intel, McDonald's, News Corp, Telefonica, the U.S. Department of Defense, Verizon, and Vodafone. KIT digital maintains principal offices in Prague, Cologne, Dubai, London, Melbourne (Australia), New York, Stockholm and Toronto. For additional information, please visit www.kitd.com.
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