New York, NY (PRWEB) February 18, 2012

Garanimals has introduced a new “Learn, Play, Share” website concept and look. This concept was introduced to integrate all of the company’s online platforms, and offers new content, easier browsing, and more sharing options than ever before.

The “Learn” section incorporates the Garanimals blog, from which viewers can learn about interesting information, tips and trends on various topics such as animals, fashion, technology, and much more, from real mom experts. The “Play” section offers a variety of games and crafts children can enjoy alone or with their parents. New features in the Fun Zone include interactive coloring pages, a seasonal/holiday section, and educational games that teach young children the alphabet, counting, and basic shapes. The “Share” section focuses on the Garanimals Facebook page, where fun and educational content is posted daily. Themed video and photo contests are held monthly, and winners receive a basket of Garanimals products. Fans can share all of the website and social media content with their friends through various channels, where the company actively encourages and engages conversation.

“Every Garanimals experience should be fun and fulfilling,” says a Garan spokesperson. “The new platform is fully integrated, easier to navigate and filled with fun and informative content our customers want to know and share.”

Garanimals products can be found in Walmart stores and online at http://www.walmart.com. For more information please visit http://www.garanimals.com, http://www.facebook.com/garanimals, and http://blog.garanimals.com.

About Garanimals:

Established in 1972, Garanimals is best known for its matching animal clothing tag system for children. It is a division of Garan Incorporated, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Headquartered in New York, Garan is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of apparel for children.

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Saveology

Margate, Fla (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Saveology has debuted its Saveology Elite Loyalty Program, where members will purchase Saveology dollars each month towards savings on many Saveology deals. For $ 10 each month, Saveology customers will get $ 15 Saveology dollars to use towards many deals. In addition to Saveology dollars, Elite members gain a free subscription to MyTechHelp’s Gold Plus Plan ($ 9.99 monthly value).

“Saveology Elite is our first loyalty program which allows our customers to enjoy extra monthly savings on top of our daily deals,” says Rachel Tabari, Vice President of Saveology Deals. “A benefit to this program is that up to $ 10 Saveology dollars rollover every month, if unused.”

The program greatly benefits Saveology customers in how they can save on future Saveology deals. Through the loyalty program, up to $ 10 Saveology Elite Dollars can rollover for up to 12 months.

In addition to the savings, Elite members will have a free subscription to MyTechHelp’s Gold Plus plan, which provides around-the-clock technical support for computers, smartphones, tablets, home network solutions, digital cameras and digital video recorders, high-tech gadgets and home entertainment products.

“Saveology Elite is the ideal loyalty program which combines cost-saving solutions on daily deals, as well as technical support for all their electronic needs,” says Tabari.

MyTechHelp is an all-in-one technical support service, which provides around-the-clock assistance for high-tech devices, including computers, smartphones, tablets, home network solutions and more, for home and small business needs.

About Saveology

Saveology is a leading Internet-based, direct-to-consumer marketing platform, driving revenue through two primary channels. Through our performance-based Home Services division, Saveology markets and operates over 100 licensed websites providing video, Internet, phone and home security services to consumers for Fortune 200 companies. In addition, our owned and operated channel features two of the fastest growing brands in the tech support and e-commerce space, MyTechHelp and Saveology.com.

About MyTechHelp

MyTechHelp™ is a leading technical support service which offers specialized remote support to consumers and small businesses, via telephone or online. Software support, PC and MAC support, assistance with networking, wireless routers, printers, scanners, smartphones, and virus and SPAM security, are just a few of the many areas they cover. Services are available to help consumers resolve technical problems quickly and easily.

To learn more about Saveology Elite, please visit http://www.saveology.com/saveology-elite-how-it-works

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Pronto Post Expands Product Fulfillment to Cater to Companies Shipping Products to Latin America

Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 11, 2012

Pronto Post Inc., South Florida’s largest product fulfillment and direct mail company, has recently expanded its product fulfillment and e-commerce capabilities and is now strategically positioned to serve the growing e-commerce community that sells their products on the internet directly to customers, especially those shipping products to Latin America.

Robin Rodriguez, President of Pronto Post who has 25 years experience in the fulfillment business said, “With our recent acquisitions in state-of-the-art technologies and addition of key personnel, Pronto Post is positioned to serve businesses looking to distribute their products both domestically and internationally. We have forged relationships with shipping partners that allows us to distribute our customer’s products to Central America, South America and the Caribbean in a very cost effective way. In fact we have partners that ship anywhere in the world.”

Pronto Post has been in business for over thirty years in South Florida providing direct mail, literature and product fulfillment to hundreds of customers. In a time of economic turmoil Pronto has been busy expanding its facilities, personnel and equipment base allowing it to reach new markets and provide new services.

General Manager Andrew Diamond remarked that, “… with the explosion of digital technology, and more and more people buying products through their computers and mobile devices, the need for cost effective fulfillment services has grown. We know this trend will continue and everyday new businesses are offering their products for sale on-line. For these e-commerce businesses using a product fulfillment company makes sense because it lowers or eliminates the expenses associated with warehousing and distribution. As a product fulfillment provider we can leverage our volume to consolidate shipments and access lower rates than you could get if you handled your fulfillment in-house. Plus, our location in South Florida gives us a unique advantage when shipping product to Latin America.”

Pronto Post also stands behind its record of accurate and hassle-free product fulfillment. “We have a system in place that includes multiple levels of quality control and we verify that each order is filled accurately and quickly,” Diamond said. “We have the ability to process, pack and ship an order the same day it is received. We have also recently added four color digital on-demand printing capabilities that allow you to insert custom color marketing material in every package you ship. You can send a personalized promotional message to your customers with their order, created at the time the order is received.”

Pronto can print a four color document-based on the product a customer orders, upselling other products. They can also send a personalized document to a customer reminding them when it is time to reorder a product, providing further value for their customers.

To contact Pronto Post, call toll-free at 1-866-834-2153, visit http://www.prontopost.com or email fulfillment(at)prontopost(dot)com.

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Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

EC-Council released a new white paper that introduced Business Wargaming, an alternative method to conventional CISO practices. Traditional CISO business strategies focus solely on known risk factors and often fail to consider the evolving and complex risk landscape. Business Wargaming prepares the CISO for external threats and unknown risk factors. It equips them with the knowledge necessary to properly establish IT security incident handling processes.

The author of the white paper, Nitin Kumar, global executive and managing consultant, said, “The advent of game changers like mobile apps, social media, cloud computing and the likes have breathed new meaning into the risk landscape. The traditional way of developing an IT Risk strategy understanding risk, managing, mitigating and monitoring becomes very difficult. The ever-growing lists of new regulations and compliance needs are like never before adding complexity to the environment.” To read the white paper, please visit: https://www.eccouncil.org/ciso/resources

The need for sound strategic information security (IS) processes has never been greater. The escalated increase in security breaches in 2011 has raised a red flag to businesses regarding their current IS procedures. Last year a security breach cost Sony over $ 180 million. At that time Sony did not have a CISO in place to lead an effective information security risk strategy.

According to a recent survey by Ponemon Institute, the cost of the average information security breach has steadily risen throughout the last 5 years. Today, an average data breach will cost an organization over $ 7 million.

“You need a CISO today to manage not only the IT risks, but understand and influence the business risks that are imposed on the company by the decisions and strategies it takes.”, said John South, CISO at Heartland Payment Systems, in a recent article by BankInfoSecurity.

To learn more about Business Wargaming and how it can be used to mitigate and manage risk, please go to this link to read EC-Council’s “Wargaming for CISOs” White Paper.

EC-Council is committed to providing Information Assurance Executive Professionals with the latest Information Security news and trends from the industry’s leading experts. Readers of this White Paper are also encouraged to look into EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) Certification and EC-Council’s CISO Executive Summit Series. To view the full report complete with key takeaways from the CISO Executive Summit or to attend or speak at upcoming CISO Executive Summits, please click here. If you would like to receive more information about EC-Council’s Chief Information Security Officer Certification program, please click here.

Contact:

Marissa Easter – Marketing Communications Specialist (marissa(dot)easter(at)eccouncil(dot)org)

About EC-Council’s Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) Certification:

C|CISO is the first certification of its kind to equip Information Assurance leaders with the most effective toolset to defend organizations from cyber attacks. It recognizes an individual’s accumulated skills in developing and executing an information security management strategy in alignment with organization goals. Applicants can take advantage of the Grandfather Provision until September 2012. The Grandfather Provision is open to highly-skilled and experienced professionals who can demonstrate and prove proficiency in the 5 C|CISO domains. For more information about C|CISO, please visit: http://www.eccouncil.org/ciso

About EC-Council:

The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in cyber security and e-commerce. It is the owner and developer of 20 security certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Security Analyst/Licensed Penetration Tester (ECSA/LPT) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO). EC-Council has trained over 90,000 security professionals and certified more than 40,000 members. EC-Council’s certification programs are offered by over 450 training centers across 87 countries. These certifications are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense via DoD 8570.01-M, the Montgomery GI Bill, National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS). EC-Council also operates EC-Council University and the global series of Hacker Halted information security conferences. For more information about EC-Council visit http://www.eccouncil.org, follow @ECCouncil on Twitter, LinkedIn or visit EC-Council’s Facebook page.

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NoteControl – Capture Tool Bar

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Today MatchWare (http://www.matchware.com) announces the release of NoteControl, an innovative research and citation software that is changing the way research papers are written. NoteControl assists users in the collection and organization of research along with the ability to manage citations and dynamically create research papers and bibliographies. Ulrik Merrild, MatchWare’s CEO, explains “NoteControl simplifies how research projects are done. Whether you are writing a research paper or a book, NoteControl makes it easy to collect and manage the information you need.”

     From the collection of information to the process of formatting a research paper, NoteControl simplifies the research process entirely. With NoteControl’s capture tool bar users can quickly collect the information they need from websites, document files, PDF’s and more. The captured information is automatically stored as notes in the NoteControl inbox. From there, users can organize the information into main folders, sub-folders or by using tags, making it easy for users to find the notes they need.

    Users can enhance their project by adding their own text, sound, or video notes and even collaborate on NoteControl projects by granting access to other users.

NoteControl provides users with free access to the world’s largest online source catalogue, WorldCat.org. Users can search the WorldCat database through NoteControl, choosing from more than 1.5 billion documented sources to add to their NoteControl project. Sources can be added from WorldCat, or by the manual entry mode.

Brian S. Friedlander, Ph.D, school psychologist and assistive technology expert states, “As students and professionals begin to utilize more and more Internet resources, they will find NoteControl is an invaluable tool to take charge and organize their research for use in projects and presentations.”

NoteControl’s powerful integration with Microsoft Word allows users to easily convert their NoteControl project into a professional MS Word document complete with formatted section headings and even a bibliography section. The folders in NoteControl become the sections of the MS Word document. All captured notes stored in the NoteControl folders become content for the respective sections of the MS Word document. When exporting to MS Word, users can select from APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard writing/citation styles, allowing NoteControl to dynamically format the document headings and indentations, as well as create the bibliography according to the chosen style.

With seamless integration to MindView, MatchWare’s award-winning mind mapping software, NoteControl’s folder structure can be exported as a mind map, where the folders become the branches of the mind map. All captured notes stored in the folders become branch attachments in the mind map. This visual representation allows NoteControl users to further conceptualize and absorb the project at hand.

NoteControl provides students and professionals with the chance to enjoy the research process by providing valuable tools that streamline the way in which research is collected, organized, and presented. As a robust tool that brings simplicity to an otherwise dreaded task, NoteControl is revolutionizing the way research is perceived and performed.

NoteControl is available for purchase at http://www.matchware.com/en/products/notecontrol/default.htm. Choose among the subscription packages that begin at $ 49 for a 1 year subscription. For more information about NoteControl, visit http://www.matchware.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Contact us for multi-user and educational discounts.

About MatchWare

Founded in 1992, MatchWare is a leader in intuitive Mind Mapping and multimedia authoring tools for enhancing individuals’ ability to create, visualize, manage and present information. The company’s award-winning software packages, MindView, NoteControl, Mediator, and ScreenCorder, offer highly intuitive user interfaces and powerful features at affordable prices. Headquartered in Denmark, MatchWare has subsidiaries in the UK, the USA, Germany, France and Sweden.

MatchWare, MindView, NoteControl, Mediator and ScreenCorder are registered trademarks of MatchWare A/S. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective companies.

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5big Office Series

(PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Today LaCie announced the 5big Office Series, its latest five-bay network attached storage solutions. With easy setup, collaboration and total data protection, the 5big Office Series is a solid long-term investment for any small business. They feature the industry-trusted Windows® Server operating systems and a powerful Intel® Atom™ processor.

Powered By Windows

The 5big Office, powered by Windows Home Server 2011, is perfect for backing up as many as 10 PCs. The 5big Office+, powered by Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials, backs up as many as 25. Get up and running in a flash on either system with a straightforward setup process and a familiar Windows environment. The 5big Office Series helps business groups collaborate like no comparable NAS.

No Compromise Hardware

With the 5big Office Series, LaCie made no compromise on hardware. The 1.6GHz Intel® 64-bit Atom™ processor and 2GB of RAM enables maximum simultaneous data access and backups for all employees. Additionally, the 5big Office Series’ efficient cooling system protects internal components, ensuring long-term reliability.

Optimized Data Usage

The single-drive version allows users to add additional drives, as needed, for up to 10TB of total capacity. It reduces the initial investment and assures a long-term solution. What’s more, its PC backup data deduplication only backs up a single instance of redundant data. This optimizes storage space as well as increases backup speed.

5big Office+: Integrate Multiple Offices

The 5big Office+ offers all the features of the 5big Office, but brings powerful tools – including DFS-R/N – for integration with off-site servers. IT managers can centralize and consolidate data, even when it’s spread across multiple geographic locations. The 5big Office+ also features Windows domain/Active Directory support, a faster dual-core processor, dual Ethernet links, and can back up more PCs.

Additional 5big Office Series Features:

    Complete Data Protection: Automated backups of office computers make complete data protection easy.
    Disaster Recovery: Restore a file or even a complete workstation operating system using a simple wizard. The 5big Office Series also supports secure RAID 1 and RAID 5 modes for automatic, hardware-level protection.
    Off-site Protection: For an additional level of data protection, the user can also back up data to an offsite location with NAS-to-DAS backup, NAS-to-NAS backup or Wuala, LaCie’s Secure Cloud Storage service.
    Employee Collaboration: The system can serve files to any operating system – PC, Mac, or Linux – on the network.
    Wuala Secure Cloud Storage: The product comes with a 100GB of trial Wuala Secure Cloud Storage that lets users store and back up files online and access them from anywhere.
    Centralized Monitoring: Control RAID, users, or monitor backup status in the blink of an eye.

Help When You Need It

The LaCie 5big Office Series is protected by a three-year limited warranty that includes comprehensive, complimentary web-based resources, expert in-house technical support, and worldwide repair/replacement coverage. Advance Care Option can also be purchased. For details, see http://www.lacie.com/warranty.

Availability

The LaCie 5big Office is available in single-disk 2TB capacity and the 5big Office+ is available in single-disk 2TB or five-disk 10TB capacities through the LaCie Online Store and LaCie Storage Partners starting at $ 749.00. For more information, visit http://www.lacie.com.

Multimedia Content Available

To view the 5big Office series video, visit LaCie’s YouTube channel.

To download high resolution images, visit the 5big Office image bank.

About LaCie

With operations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of storage devices for PC, Apple, and Linux. LaCie has differentiated itself through sleek design and remarkable technical performance. Find out more about our products at http://www.lacie.com.

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Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

Idolian.com is pleased to announce the new 7 inch Android tablet PC TorboTab C8 exclusively on Amazon. Idolian is a tablet PC manufacturer and distributor with its offices in Newport Beach, CA, Arkansas and South Korea. Idolian’s vision is to produce reliable Tablet PC, priced between $ 100-$ 299 that any individual or small business can afford.

After successful launch of popular $ 99 IdolPad, Idolian is launching another bargain priced android tablet PC exclusively on Amazon. TorboTab C8 is only about a half of an inch thick and weights only about ahalf of a pound. Casing is very solid and sturdy and it’s performance is amazingly fast running on Android 2.3.

It runs on Cortex A8 Chipset, 1.5 GHz CPU, 512MB, 7” Multi Touch Capacitive Screen, Front Facing Camera, 360 G-Sensor, HDMI output on Android 2.3 OS. Also TorboTab offers WI-FI connectivity and a long lasting battery life (4-5 hours), Android Google Market, Flash Player. Its compact size and light weight is also easy to carry and fast processor makes it easy to operate and it supports Super HD 2160P/3D film.

TorboTab can work as eBook Reader, Game player,MP3 players and as video player. Also it can get turn into mini laptop with the keyboard case.

TorboTab is available to purchase at special promotional price of $ 179 at exclusively on Amazon until end of March.

“TorboTab is the fastest 7″ Capacitive Touch Screen Tablets in the market at this price range. Everyone who got their hands on were really impressed. Some even commented that it performs faster and better than IPad. We are working on Android 4.0 upgrade on TorboTab right now and we expect it to be available in next few weeks.” says Debbie Kim, President.

It will be launched on all the major online retailers such as buy.com and Sears.com in the near future. Thanks to its established retail distribution, Idolian tablet PC’s will be widely available at cellular locations throughout the USA and South Korea.

All of Idolian’s Tablet PCs comes with a 1 year limited warranty that is serviced in the USA and offers extended warranties and protection plans for sale only on Idolian.com.

About Idolian.com: Idolian.com is division of Idolian Mobile, Inc, an international telecommunication company that terminates calls throughout the world. Idolian Mobile Inc. is headquartered in Newport Beach, California and has two branch offices in Arkansas and Seoul Korea.

Like its slogan “Tablets for Everyone,” Idolian.com’s mission is to become a major brand for Android Tablet market that everyone can afford.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) February 14, 2011

The official video of the Acer Iconia winning skit at the Last Gadget Standing event is now available to view! Laugh yourself silly while seeing why the Acer Iconia was the overwhelming crowd favorite of this year’s “Last Gadget Standing” competition at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Acer’s brand new ICONIA, a dual-screen multi-touch tablet, incorporates the best features of any notebook or tablet device and more.

Acer can be justifiably proud of ICONIA’s win, as the competition for this fan-favorite title is as fierce as it is fun. Each product nominated had to be one that the writers and readers of prominent Internet tech news and blogger sites throughout 2010 considered the most innovative, user-friendly and able to stand the test of time. Scores of original nominees were submitted before being whittled down, by popular vote, first to a preliminary 25 and then to the final 10 “left standing” just prior to the 2011 Consumer Electronic Show. The ultimate winner was selected after a hilarious–and triumphant–live presentation by ICONIA’s advocates and promotional team.

“We are overjoyed by this result,” explains Gianpiero Morbello, Corporate Vice President Marketing and Brand, Acer Group. “The fact that ICONIA is largely appreciated means we have done our job well and we delivered a device that provides a truly different experience, at the same time innovative and user-friendly. Our experience with touch technology has allowed us to completely remap the user experience and create a far more natural interaction with our devices.”

During the finals, all products nominated as a “last gadget’ are presented and demonstrated to a live CES audience. It has become a tradition that each presentation be as creative, lively and funny as possible to stir up votes. So, going where “no laptop has gone before,” ICONIA’s own enthusiastic entourage described its many popular features using a Star Trek-inspired comedy skit that had the huge crowd roaring with laughter and impressed enough, indeed, to acclaim Acer’s newest product “out of this world” as the “Last Gadget Standing.”

Offering what Acer describes as the “Absolute Touch Experience,” ICONIA makes it easy for consumers to discover new and immersive ways to view and interact with their favorite videos, photos, websites and movies. Compatible with Windows© 7 software and offering a unique visual experience, the ICONIA allows multimedia, entertainment, communication and even web pages to flow seamlessly across its 14-inch dual screens. A virtual keyboard is as close as the user’s fingertips and features a full-sized QWERTY layout, while something Acer calls the “Gesture Editor” enables users to create customized gestures that will instantly open applications or favorite websites with–literally–a wave of their hand.

Last Gadget Standing founder Robin Raskin and tech journalist Harry McCracken co-hosted this year’s proceedings, along with Sirius Radio personalities, Gary Dell’Abate and John Hein from the Howard Stern Show. John Cowan and team represented Acer in this well crafted performance. To see footage of the hilarious, award-winning performance by the Acer team, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxcrKVRyowE or http://www.lastgadgetstanding.com. There you will be able to read more about the fascinating Acer ICONIA, now the one and only “Last Gadget Standing” for 2011!

About Acer

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for total PCs and notebooks. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company’s continuing growth, while its multi-brand approach effectively integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Acer strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain through collaboration with suppliers. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs 7,000 people worldwide. 2009 revenues reached US$ 17.9 billion. See http://www.acer-group.com for more information.

© 2011 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

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London 2012 unveils Anti-Doping Laboratory

(PRWEB) January 21, 2012

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) last Thursday unveiled the WADA accredited anti-doping laboratory which will operate during the London 2012 Games.

LOCOG, laboratory service providers GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and laboratory operators King’s College London, welcomed Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics for a tour of the facility which is based in Harlow, Essex.

Over 6250 samples will be analysed throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games, up to 400 each day which is more than at any other Games. The laboratory, which measures the size of seven tennis courts, will be in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Over 1,000 LOCOG staff will work within the Anti-Doping process and a team of more than 150 anti-doping scientists will carry out the testing at the laboratory, led independently by Professor David Cowan from the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London.

The facility, which has been provided by pharmaceutical company GSK, will be operated by leading anti-doping experts from King’s College London and supported by scientists from around the world.

Paul Deighton, London 2012 Chief Executive, said: “Today is an important milestone in the countdown to the Games. Working with one of the world’s best pharmaceutical companies and one of the country’s leading universities we have been able to create a facility to successfully and efficiently process 6,250 tests during the Games which has never been done before. As we unveil the anti-doping lab we recognise the importance of a robust testing system and continue to show that London is ready to stage a successful Games.”

Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics, said: “We are doing all we can to ensure that there is no place to hide for drug cheats at London 2012. Our message to any athlete thinking about doping is simple – we’ll catch you. This lab, from GlaxoSmithKline and King’s College London, is at the forefront of the fight against doping. It will be populated with scientists at the top of their field during the Games who will carry out an exhaustive testing process.”

Sir Andrew Witty, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline said: “As a science based organisation, GSK is well placed to help deliver the scale and cutting edge technology required to run an operation like the anti-doping facility for London 2012. We have worked with King’s to put systems in place to enable this laboratory to test more samples than any previous Games and at the same time developing a blueprint for doping operations at future Games.’

Professor David Cowan, Director of King’s College London’s Drug Control Centre said: “These laboratories are the most high-tech labs in the history of the Games, analysing more samples than ever before. We have developed, with GSK support, super-fast and super-sensitive technologies to be able to detect use of prohibited substances. Our role is to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the lab to deliver robust anti-doping testing for the Games.”

The Anti-Doping process during the London 2012 Games will create a legacy of knowledge about operations and processes. In July 2011, GSK signed an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to share information about its medicines in development, while LOCOG will debrief on all processes.

Further information:

Statistics:

     Up to 6250 samples will be tested during Games time – more than any other Games
    The Anti-Doping workforce at the Games will be over 1,000 people
    Up to 1 in 2 athletes will be tested at the Olympic Games including every Olympic medallist
    The laboratory will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    Up to 400 samples will be tested every day
    The shortest test turnaround time will be 24hrs (some tests will take longer)
    The laboratory is 4400 square metres in size – the same size as 7 tennis courts
    A team of more than 150 anti-doping scientists will carry out the testing during Games time, led by Professor David Cowan from the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London.

To download animations of a sample being processed through the lab please visit; https://crystalcg.sharefile.com/d/sb3d94565e1d44149

Images are available at the following link:

http://mm.gettyimages.com/mm/nicePath/locog?nav=pr161763690

Notes to editors:

For further information please contact the London 2012 Press Office

London 2012 Games partners:

The Worldwide Olympic Partners who support the London 2012 Olympic Games and the National Olympic Committees around the world are Coca-Cola, Acer, Atos, Dow, GE, McDonald’s, Omega, Panasonic, Procter and Gamble, Samsung and Visa.

LOCOG has seven domestic Tier One Partners – Adidas, BMW, BP, British Airways, BT, EDF and Lloyds TSB. There are seven domestic Tier Two Supporters – Adecco, ArcelorMittal, Cadbury, Cisco, Deloitte, Thomas Cook and UPS. There are now twenty-eight domestic Tier Three Suppliers and Providers – Aggreko, Airwave, Atkins, Boston Consulting Group, CBS Outdoor, Crystal CG, Eurostar, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, G4S, GSK, Gymnova, Heathrow Airport, Heineken UK, Holiday Inn, John Lewis, McCann Worldgroup, Mondo, NATURE VALLEY, Next, Nielsen, Populous, Rapiscan Systems, Rio Tinto, Technogym, Thames Water, Ticketmaster, Trebor and Westfield.

There is one domestic Tier One Paralympic Games-only Partner, Sainsbury’s and one domestic Tier Three Paralympic Games-only Supplier, Otto Bock. The London 2012 Paralympic Games also acknowledges the support of the National Lottery.

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iPad Walllee Connect mounts the iPad to any tripod, light/studio stand, arm or clamp.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) August 03, 2011

Tether Tools® and The Wallee are partnering on the Tether Tools iPad Wallee Connect. “The Connect” for short, is a mounting system that seamlessly brings the Apple iPad and iPad 2 into the photography and film workflow. This new product integrates a secure way to position an iPad on a tripod, light stand, SuperClamp, or articulating arm for the first time.

“The Wallee iPad modular case and mount system is a market leader with iPad lovers around the world,” said Alon Tamir, President of The Wallee. “We’re always on the lookout for other leaders in innovation to extend the utility of our products. Tether Tools brings The Wallee into the photography and film industry making it easier for these professionals to utilize the apps and tools the iPad offers in their work.”

Coupling The Wallee’s patented locking X mechanism with the versatility of Tether Tools LAJO-4 ProBracket, The Connect allows the iPad or iPad 2 to safely mount to the most popular photography and cinematography equipment. Once attached with a simple 45-degree twist, the locking mechanism allows for 90-degree turns that change the iPad from landscape to portrait orientation without disconnecting from the bracket or stand. The Wallee case remains on the iPad for use with Wallee’s extensive line of mounts and stands.

“The Wallee is a great system for every iPad owner and now with Tether Tools Wallee Connect, it’s the ultimate solution for using the iPad as a teleprompter or for tethered shooting, image viewing, editing, presentations and even selling, ” said Josh Simons, President of Tether Tools. In addition to offering the iPad Wallee Connect and all Wallee mounts and accessories, Tether Tools is also distributing the complete line of Wallee products.

The Wallee case is meticulously designed so buttons, speakers, and cameras are always accessible. Photographers tethering wireless, importing with Apple’s Camera Connection Kit, or using one of the many photo apps designed for the iPad, can now incorporate the device into their workflow anywhere, anytime. Visit the Tether Tools iPad Wallee Connect page for a complete list of accessories and product specifications.

About Wallee

Meticulously designed in Melbourne, Australia and loved globally, The Wallee offers a seamless, hard case for the iPad and a growing range of modular accessories that connect to a universal docking system built right into the case. Each accessory expands and enhances the way the iPad is used every day. Created by a design studio full of self-proclaimed Apple fanatics, each product is designed to meet the meticulous aesthetic and quality standards expected by Apple users.

About Tether Tools

Tether Tools® is a design and manufacturing company providing innovative custom photography and film equipment and accessories for in-studio and on-location shoots. The product line was conceived by professional photographers and designed by aerospace engineers to maximize versatility, portability and security of equipment. Tether Tools is committed to providing the highest quality tethering and workstation solutions for professional and enthusiast photographers and filmmakers. Photos and logo can be found at http://www.TetherTools.com/media-kit.

For sales, distribution and media information, please call 888.854.6565 X 224 or email lkapinos(at)tethertools(dot)com.

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