ASUSTeK and Avanquest Software Announce App Download Store for Eee PCTM Netbooks Running on Windows XP

ASUSTeK and Avanquest Software Announce App Download Store for Eee PCTM Netbooks Running on Windows XP

Designed and Hosted by Avanquest, ASUS “Eeedownload” Store Showcases Avanquest’s Popular Software Titles

DENVER, CO and PARIS, June 22, 2009 — Avanquest Software, a leading global software developer and publisher, has partnered with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), the innovative PC market leader, to announce today the availability of more than 300 consumer and business software titles in a new online shop for users of Eee PCs running on Windows. Designed and hosted by Avanquest, the dynamic and easy-to-use “Eeedownload” Store extends the relationship between Avanquest and ASUS, which initially began with the pre-loading of Avanquest’s 3G Connection Manager on 3G-enabled Eee PC netbooks.

Quote from Ellis Wang, Software PM Director, ASUS:

The creation of an App Store is a strategic move for ASUS, as the internet and corresponding services such as EeeStorage are the cornerstone of today’s pervasive computing. When searching for a partner proposing an extensive range of innovative software, we found Avanquest to be a natural choice given our shared commitment to innovation and delivery of leading-edge technologies to consumer and business users of PC products worldwide.

Quote from David Wright, President, Avanquest Product Design Group:

We are very happy with the continued confidence ASUS has placed in us through the agreement to build and manage the new Eee PC App Store. ASUS has revolutionized the PC market with the netbook and we are very happy and privileged to have it as our partner, a company that so clearly shares our vision of the future.

Available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian, the Eeedownload Store can be visited at http://win.eeedownload.asus.com. >> Read full press release online at Marketwire

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Becker & Poliakoff Construction Law Practice Receives Top Honors in Chambers USA Rankings

Becker & Poliakoff Construction Law Practice Receives Top Honors in Chambers USA Rankings

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, June 16, 2009 — Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., a diversified commercial law firm with more than 120 attorneys in 13 Florida offices, New York City, Nassau, Prague and affiliated international offices, today announced that its Construction Law practice and two of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Attorney Steve Lesser, who heads the construction practice, received the prestigious Tier 1 ranking in the annual directory which is known for its independent research. Mr. Lesser is Board Certified in Construction Law and devotes his practice exclusively to construction law and litigation and has substantial experience representing owners, developers, contractors, design professionals, and government entities in a variety of construction cases.

In addition to bestowing its highest ranking on Mr. Lesser, Chambers USA awarded its Tier 2 designation both to the Becker & Poliakoff Construction Law practice and to firm attorney Lee Weintraub, who is Board Certified in Construction Law. Mr. Weintraub, who also concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, has ranked among the top construction lawyers in Florida in surveys of attorneys and clients statewide.

The newly released directory was published by Chambers and Partners, an independent company that identifies and ranks the world’s best lawyers and law firms. The rankings are developed on the basis of in-depth, objective research conducted by the Chambers team of 100 full-time researchers. >> Read full release at Market Wire

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Avanquest SendPhotos Responds to User Community Feedback With Significant Changes to Free, Public Beta 2 Version

Avanquest SendPhotos Responds to User Community Feedback With Significant Changes to Free, Public Beta 2 Version

SendPhotos Beta 2 Incorporates More Intuitive Interface, Greater Accessibility From iPhone, New Mac Plug-in and Management of Leading Social Networks, Including Facebook, MySpace and Picasa

DENVER, CO and PARIS, June 15, 2009 — Avanquest Software, a leading developer and publisher of business and consumer software, today announced that the teams responsible for developing its Avanquest SendPhotos all-in-one photo-sharing solution have incorporated feedback and the most important changes suggested by the SendPhotos user community during three months of Beta testing into the new free public Beta 2 version of the software.

The Avanquest SendPhotos free photo sharing solution is driven by convergence between the Web, PC/Mac and mobile, combining the SendPhotos.com Internet site with a Mac plug-in, a PC client and a Mobile client with certified support for more than 160 telephones, including iPhone and BlackBerry, that lets users save, organize and share their digital memories from anywhere with their friends and loved ones.

Some of the most important changes based on user feedback and implemented to Avanquest SendPhotos Beta 2 by the solution’s development teams include:

• The Web client interface was completely revised to offer even more intuitive and dynamic management of users’ photos. The ergonomics of the SendPhotos.com site have been improved, in order to better exploit the possibilities of the Flex technology.

• Acceptance of the iPhone and the creation of a specific plug-in for iPhoto also led to changes to the SendPhotos.com site, in order to take into account the expectations of Apple product users.

• The SendPhotos Beta 2 version now natively manages the leading social networks that are essential today for sharing photos.

As they develop the SendPhotos.com site, Avanquest Software teams continue to work to enhance the mobile offering of SendPhotos. Today, more than 160 mobile phones, including the Blackberry and the iPhone, give users the ability to upload and share photos with the “set it and forget it” simplicity SendPhotos provides. Read full press release online at Marketwire

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Nokia WRT plug-ins let web developers & designers quickly extend existing web content to the global mobile marketplace

Nokia WRT plug-ins let web developers & designers quickly extend existing web content to the global mobile marketplace

Widget creation tools for Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Studio and Aptana Studio produce feature-rich mobile content using existing HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Ajax Code

Mountain View, CA, June 09, 2009 — Nokia today introduced three time-saving mobile development tools for desktop designers and developers of Internet content, enabling the quick and easy conversion of standard web code and scripting languages into exciting new mobile applications and services while working directly within three of the most popular software development environments on the market today.

The Nokia Web Runtime Extension for Adobe Dreamweaver, Nokia WRT plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio and the newly updated WRT plug-in 2.0 for Aptana Studio let large numbers of web developers and designers using HTML, CSS, JavaScript(TM), Ajax code and other standards-based technologies immediately extend their existing web content to the mobile channel through the fast and efficient creation of mobile widget applications.

Quote from Craig Cumberland, Director of WRT Tools and Technologies, Nokia:

These new Nokia WRT tools open up the mobile market to web developers and creative professionals worldwide who work every day in these widely used development environments to create web applications and content. WRT plug-ins enable the easy creation of feature-rich widget applications for the enjoyment of mobile consumers around the globe, providing new horizons to untold numbers of individuals and organizations seeking to extend their web content and Internet presence into the mobile space.

Quote from Rocco Georgi, Co-Founder and Lead Developer, PavingWays:

We immediately identified the businesses advantages of using the WRT plug-in to quickly and efficiently complete mobile widget creation projects within the Aptana Studio development environment. In a few short weeks, we experienced considerable savings in time and resources and were able to bring our Nokia WRT application to market in time for the launch of the new Nokia N97 touchscreen device.

Additional information about Nokia WRT plug-ins for Aptana Studio, Visual Studio, and the Nokia WRT Dreamweaver extension can be found online at http://www.forum.nokia.com/Tools_Docs_and_
Code/Tools/Runtimes/Web_Runtime/.

A complete list of supported Nokia mobile devices can be found online at: http://www.forum.nokia.com/devices/matrix_webruntime_1.html.

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StudioNow Presents Book Publishing Community With New Online Video, Animation and Audio Products

StudioNow Presents Book Publishing Community With New Online Video, Animation and Audio Products

High-Quality, Affordable Video, Animation and Audio Creation Platform Provides Engaging Solutions for Book Authors, Publishers, Publicists & Marketing Managers

BOOKEXPO AMERICA, NEW YORK, NY, May 28, 2009 – StudioNow, the premier online platform for video creation, today unveiled at the annual BookExpo America (BEA) four enhanced video, animation and audiobook creation products exclusively aimed at the book publishing industry.

Within a turnkey and customized production process, StudioNow’s cost-effective solutions enable authors, publicists and marketing managers to leverage the talent of StudioNow’s network of thousands of creative professionals. This type of video, animation and audio content will help authors and publishers to engage with target audiences to help drive traditional book sales and develop new revenue opportunities.

The StudioNow On-Location Author Profile Interview Video, Book Promo Video Trailer, Children’s Animated Book Video and Audiobook Production enable quick and easy production of affordable professional-quality video and audio content for posting to author or publisher websites, for sharing via YouTube and other popular social networking and online video sharing platforms and retailers.

Quote from Robert P. Sherry, EVP, Business Development:

Leveraging StudioNow’s creative network and advanced video creation platform, publishers can use high-quality affordable video, animation and audio content to extend their reach, awareness and revenue opportunities of titles into new marketing channels with new readership and audience appeal. We are now able to offer a complete suite of services to match the diverse needs of today’s dynamic publishing market.

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Avanquest Software Launches Native Macintosh and iPhone Support for SendPhotos Photo Sharing Service

Avanquest Software Launches Native Macintosh and iPhone Support for SendPhotos Photo Sharing Service

Free iPhone Application Automates Instantaneous Photo Uploads to SendPhotos Site, Allows Users to Edit Photos

PARIS and LOS ANGELES, CA, May 26, 2009 – Avanquest Software today released as a free iPhone application its Avanquest SendPhotos photo sharing service. The service leverages the convergence of mobile phone, desktop and Web 2.0 technologies to enable friends and family to instantly and securely share and exchange favorite photos and digital images free over the Web from their computer or mobile device virtually anytime or anywhere.

The iPhone application’s built-in photo editor allows color and contrast adjustments to images and provides the ability to annotate, crop and “smudge” out parts of a photo. Other features include support for Wi-Fi as well as a cellular connectivity, allowing mobile subscribers to avoid costly data charges. It is easy to set up an account within the iPhone application so that users can begin sharing photos immediately.

Further expanding the robust community of users for the interactive photo sharing service, the company also unveiled today the SendPhotos iPhoto Plug-in for the Mac Photo Gallery application, which gives users of the popular iLife ‘09 iPhoto Macintosh application a simple one-step method for publishing of photos to the SendPhotos service.

Quote from David Wright, President, Avanquest Product Design Group:

Giving Macintosh and iPhone users access to our powerful application with its mobile and desktop client and many unique sharing features brings us closer to our goal of making universal photo sharing a reality for SendPhotos users. The iPhone now is one of more than 150 popular mobile devices from leading manufacturers for which we enable instantaneous uploading of photos with ’set it and forget it’ simplicity.

The free Macintosh application can be downloaded at www.SendPhotos.com. iPhone users can access the mobile application either via iTunes or the iPhone App Store. >> Read full release at Marketwire

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StudioNow Sees Strong Online Video Ad Spend & Content Creation Demand Driving Rapid Business Expansion

StudioNow Sees Strong Online Video Ad Spend & Content Creation Demand Driving Rapid Business Expansion

CEO David Mason Sees Video Creation Business Nearly Quadrupling in 2009, Names Publishing Industry Veteran Robert P. Sherry to Guide Partnerships, Market Rollouts

NASHVILLE, TN, May 23, 2009 – StudioNow, the premier online platform for professional video creation in the market today, has unveiled company growth projections reflecting a silver lining for the company in the recessionary cloud. StudioNow CEO David Mason noted that high demand for online video content continues to run contrary to the overall economic malaise and is currently on-track to quadruple StudioNow’s business in 2009.

Mason also announced today that global Internet and publishing industry veteran Robert P. Sherry has joined the company to guide StudioNow’s rapidly expanding network of business partners and additional rollouts of its custom online video platform in multiple vertical markets. A former senior executive with companies that include Valueclick, Business.com and Primedia, Sherry will assume the position of Executive Vice-President, Business Development, effective immediately.

Quote from David Mason, CEO, StudioNow:

Despite the recession, we’ve seen our business grow dramatically since January, driven by increased demand among companies seeking to get ahead of the recession curve and stand apart from competitors through the compelling online video content created by StudioNow. “Based on our revenue growth from the most recent quarter, we project the order pipeline for StudioNow’s high-quality online video content to nearly quadruple in 2009, driven by continued expansion of our partnerships with major online publishers of digital content and rollout of the StudioNow platform in additional vertical markets.

Internet marketing research firm eMarketer estimates that spending on online video content and advertising will jump 45% to reach $850 million by the end of this year and StudioNow is seeing the direct benefits of its continued leadership in this growing space. >> Read full release at Market Wire

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StudioNow Names Internet and Publishing Industry Veteran Robert P. Sherry as EVP, Business Development

StudioNow Names Internet and Publishing Industry Veteran Robert P. Sherry as EVP, Business Development

Longtime Online & Magazine Publishing Executive to Guide StudioNow Business Partnerships, Vertical Market Rollouts of StudioNow Custom Online Video Platform

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 13, 2009 – StudioNow, the premier online platform for video creation, today announced the appointment of Internet and publishing industry veteran Robert P. Sherry to the position of Executive Vice-President, Business Development.

With more than 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing management positions with leading global multimedia and publishing companies, Sherry assumes responsibility for developing the publisher network and strategic business partnerships for StudioNow’s custom online video creation and distribution platform. He will report directly to StudioNow CEO and Co-founder David Mason.

Quote from StudioNow CEO David Mason:

“StudioNow is very pleased to announce Bob Sherry’s appointment as Executive Vice President and we are confident that his industry knowledge and experience will help drive the expansion of our business partnerships with today’s leading online multimedia publishers and video services. His demonstrated capacity for building valued partnerships with global content publishers will prove essential as StudioNow moves ahead with the continued rollout in multiple vertical markets of our custom video creation and distribution platform.”

Quote from Robert P. Sherry:

“I am delighted to be joining StudioNow at this important juncture in the company’s expansion of its network of online publishing partners who are seeking to meet the increased demand in the marketplace for digital video content. I’m eager to begin leveraging our custom video creation and distribution assets to help build strong partnerships that will benefit our publishers and enhance our publishing network.”

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Award-Winning 360-Degree Street-Level Imaging Technology Developer to Photograph California’s San Diego County

Award-Winning 360-Degree Street-Level Imaging Technology Developer to Photograph California’s San Diego County

Blue Dasher Technologies to Capture Images of All Streets and Highways in 2nd Most Populous County in California

MIAMI, FL, April 29, 2009 – Award-winning 360-degree street-level imaging technology developer Blue Dasher Technologies is adding California’s San Diego County to its expanding digital footprint of major U.S. population centers.

Beginning this month Blue Dasher’s fleet of image capture vehicles will photograph every public street and highway in the County, home to more than three million residents. San Diego County, with 18,351 linear miles of streets and roads, is California’s second most populous county, after Los Angeles.

Blue Dasher’s high-density image database and advanced viewing technology are licensed to third-party providers of commercial, industrial, government and consumer applications. Launched in 2008, Blue Dasher has created the most advanced searchable image database that allows users to explore and navigate a neighborhood from their PC.

Blue Dasher’s image capture vehicles employ sophisticated proprietary software to record images every eight to ten feet, resulting in high-density photography that gives users unparalleled accuracy. When viewed online, the 360-degree images are seamless, creating an experience similar to driving down the street.  >> Read full release at Marketwire

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Blue Dasher Technologies Creates a Virtual MS 150 Bike Tour

Blue Dasher Technologies Creates a Virtual MS 150 Bike Tour

MIAMI, FL, April 29, 2009 – National MS Society South Florida Chapter has teamed up with Blue Dasher Technologies to create a virtual version of the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride. The 150-mile course from Miami to Key Largo has been recreated digitally, so that those who are unable to participate in the physical tour are now able to experience the ride visually.

Blue Dasher Technologies, a corporate team sponsor, is a leading creator and distributor of street level high-density, geo-coded 360-degree digital imagery. The company’s highly versatile images are applied to any location, navigation system, device or map-based application, including mobile devices. Unlike other approaches, when viewed online, the 360-degree images from Blue Dasher Technologies are seamless, creating an experience similar to driving down the street.

Quote from Michael Riedbord, President & CEO, Blue Dasher Technologies:

“At Blue Dasher Technologies we think it is important to give back to the community. Originally we put a bike team together to promote health and fitness in our company. We were honored when the staff at the MS Society approached us to put together this virtual bike ride. This tour will show how well organized this event is and hopefully will also raise awareness and more funding for research to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.”

>> Read this press release online at Marketwire

To experience the virtual bike ride, visit the Zimmerman MS Bike Ride home page:

http://bikefls.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BIKE_FLS_homepage

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http://ms150.bluedashertech.com/index.html.

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Attorney Directory WhoCanISue.com Launches Florida Consumer Media Advertising Campaign

Attorney Directory WhoCanISue.com Launches Florida Consumer Media Advertising Campaign

TV, Print and Billboard Ads Target Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward Counties as Precursor to National Rollout

BOCA RATON, FL, April 7, 2008 — WhoCanISue.com, the new site that lets consumers learn about their legal rights and connect directly with attorneys of their choice, today announced a first-phase South Florida regional rollout of its new national consumer media campaign featuring television, print and outdoor advertising to promote the whocanisue.com theme, “Know your rights, find the right attorney.”

The whocanisue.com consumer media campaign debuts this week with two 30-second ads running on broadcast TV channels serving the three most populous counties in the State of Florida, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, with a combined total population exceeding 5.5 million. The TV advertising campaign will be accompanied by 1/2-page newspaper advertisements and high-visibility outdoor advertising currently in place on more than 60 billboards and locations along city streets and highways throughout South Florida.

Whocanisue.com allows potential clients to easily browse and learn online about aspects of the law that may pertain to their case and then connect with an attorney of their own choosing when — and only when — they are ready. Whocanisue.com does not require consumers to reveal confidential details or provide their name and phone number. Users complete a question path to determine their qualification for a particular claim, then review the profiles of attorneys who advertise on the site. Consumers can initiate an instant message or phone call with the attorney, or request that the law firm contact them directly.

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New Mobile, PC and Web-based Photo-sharing Solution Showcased at 2009 CTIA

New Mobile, PC and Web-based Photo-sharing Solution Showcased at 2009 CTIA

SendPhotos from Avanquest Provides Certified Support for More than 140 Mobile Devices from Leading Manufacturers

Las Vegas, April 1, 2009 – Avanquest Software, a leading developer and publisher of business and consumer software, is showcasing a new fully-featured interactive photo sharing solution here at the 2009 CTIA. Avanquest SendPhotos leverages the convergence of mobile phone, PC and Web 2.0 technologies to enable friends and family to instantly and securely share and exchange favorite photos and digital images virtually at anytime or anywhere for free over the Web, from their PC or their mobile device.

Avanquest SendPhotos is the only all-in-one free photo sharing solution that provides certified support for more than 140 mobile phones from leading manufacturers in the market today. This includes the world’s first Android-powered smartphone, the T-Mobile G-1, Apple’s latest iPhone and Blackberry’s Bold and Pearl handsets. Membership at SendPhotos includes a free mobile phone client, free PC client, and free online access with 1GB of online storage space throughout the duration of the beta phase.>> Read full release here

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