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HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — STAR Systems International (SSI), a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware, tag and professional services provider, today announced that it has completed a sale of 1.2 Million ISO 18000-6C headlamp transponders in the Dominican Republic.

“We are very pleased to partner with Thomas Copel for this project,” said Bob Karr, Managing Director of STAR Systems International.  “Thomas Copel is a highly professional and motivated local representative for SSI which brings a wealth of local market knowledge along with the ability to provide direct support for our products in the region.”

Commencing in the fall of 2015, these transponders will be installed on every motorcycle in the Dominican Republic.  A tracking system will use the transponders to help enforce compliance with the annual vehicle registration process.

“We are very excited with the Dominican Republic’s Internal Revenue Office ‘DGII’ (Direccion General de Impuestos Internos) decision to choose STAR Systems International and Thomas Copel for the fulfillment of this order.  The DGII are setting a new benchmark for Dominican Ministries that are looking to succeed in the implementation of leading-edge technology,” said Ricardo Sanchez, Commercial Director Thomas Copel, S.A.

“With this successful deployment of our RFID tags in motorcycles, we foresee many new applications being developed for both public and private sectors. This is a notable accomplishment for the Dominican Republic, Thomas Copel and STAR Systems International. Partnering with world-class technology experts like SSI has allowed us to build our own local and solid RFID platform in the benefit of our country.  SSI’s level of product knowledge and passion for quality along with Thomas Copel’s desire to implement a leading edge system here are great differentiators for our business.”

About STAR Systems International

STAR Systems International is an RFID hardware, tag, solution and services provider, specializing in UHF RFID-enabled vehicle identification, supply chain management, warehousing & logistics, retail, library management and healthcare applications. Working through an extensive network of value added resellers and systems integrators, STAR Systems provides a wide range of RFID hardware, professional consulting services and technical support. STAR Systems is also the exclusive international distributor for STAR-RFID, a manufacturer of RFID tag products located in Bangkok. For more information on STAR Systems and/or STAR RFID, visit www.star-int.net or www.star-rfid.com.

About Thomas Copel

Thomas Copel is a high security printing company providing checks, bonds, financial certificates, student records and is involved in other types of specialized printing in the Dominican Republic. Recently, Thomas Copel has integrated digital security and RFID products within their product mix, combining the physical world with IT systems. For more information, visit www.thomascopel.com.

Media Contacts

STAR RFID & SYSTEMS GROUP:
Ava Tang
Director
[email protected]

North American Agency:
Spectrum Marketing & Communications
Bob Basmadjian
(864) 868-0202
[email protected]

Este eficaz software permite que los propietarios y ejecutivos administren las organizaciones, obtengan el máximo de ganancias y se relacionen activamente con los fanáticos

CaribPR Wire, MIAMI, Sept. 23, 2015: Carvechi Technology anunció hoy la presentación de PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment, una plataforma en la nube para el análisis de macrodatos que se ejecuta en la plataforma SAP HANA®. PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment supera a las herramientas simples para la administración de espacios que se encuentran disponibles en la actualidad. La plataforma ayudará a los usuarios a aumentar los ingresos brutos y a disminuir los gastos netos relacionados con los boletos, las concesiones, la mercancía, el financiamiento, el mercadeo y los medios de comunicación integrados, y el entretenimiento. Además, no solo permite recoger y supervisar la identidad y las preferencias de los fanáticos, la información sobre los ingresos generados mediante la administración departamental, y las estadísticas relacionadas con el desempeño de los equipos, sino que también permite utilizar análisis predictivos para aumentar los ingresos de manera significativa. El diseño de esta solución la hace escalable y sumamente segura.

PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment ofrece la información que los ejecutivos de alto nivel y los propietarios de las ligas y de los equipos, de los eventos y de los espacios necesitan para respaldar las decisiones empresariales más sólidas. “Esta solución permite que los responsables de la toma de decisiones accedan a los datos precedentes y vean su impacto, y esto ayuda a transformar los datos no procesados en dólares”, explicó Donald T. Carson, presidente y director ejecutivo de Carvechi Technology. “Podemos ayudar a los propietarios de los eventos y equipos deportivos profesionales, internacionales y universitarios a administrar sus datos y lograr perspectivas muy valiosas. Es como tener un director de informática virtual”.

Mediante la utilización de los datos ofrecidos, los análisis avanzados, la visualización ágil y la plataforma comercial en tiempo real, los usuarios pueden supervisar el rendimiento de los equipos y los jugadores, supervisar y predecir tendencias, y crear nuevas alternativas de mercadeo y ventas. También pueden generar oportunidades para sus negocios y espacios, administrar mejor estos últimos y relacionarse con los fanáticos de forma directa todo el año, prácticamente desde cualquier ubicación. Carvechi Technology planea ofrecer plataformas enfocadas en otras industrias en el futuro cercano, como la de la atención médica y la de viajes y hotelería.

“Nos complace saber que Carvechi Technology ofrece PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment, y que esta utiliza la plataforma SAP HANA”, dijo Steve Erdman, vicepresidente sénior de Distribución de Software Independiente (Independent Software Vendor, ISV) y Asociaciones de Plataformas de SAP. “Con la integración con SAP HANA, PaaSage está preparada para revolucionar la industria y acelerar la adquisición de clientes. Esta asociación es el comienzo de muchas innovaciones interesantes y oportunidades de negocios”.

“Esperamos que este producto amortice lo invertido y alcance un retorno de la inversión (return on invesment, ROI) positivo”, añadió Carson. “Ofrecerá niveles de información altos a los que los ejecutivos no suelen tener acceso, especialmente en materia de operaciones. Es posible que estos encuentren muchas oportunidades para ahorrar dinero y mejorar la forma en que administran su negocio”.

Acerca de Carvechi Technology

Carvechi Technology (CT) es un integrador de sistemas minoritario que proporciona desarrollo fronterizo y tecnología innovadora a importantes organizaciones públicas y privadas a nivel internacional. CT ofrece a sus clientes una poderosa combinación de servicios, conocimiento de productos e infraestructura para ayudar a sus clientes a explorar, descubrir e implementar un sinnúmero de soluciones y productos tecnológicos. Con sede en Miami, Florida, y oficinas en Nueva York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Austin, Texas y Costa Rica, CT trabaja estrechamente con líderes en la industria, incluidos Dell, (NASDAQ: DELL); Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO); VMware (NYSE: VMW); IBM y Citrix Systems. www.carvechitechnology.com

SAP, SAP HANA y otros productos y servicios de SAP, mencionados en el presente , así como los logotipos correspondientes, son marcas comerciales o marcas comerciales registradas de SAP SE (o de una compañía afiliada de SAP) en Alemania y otros países. Visite http://www.sap.com/corporate-en/legal/copyright/index.epx para obtener avisos e información adicional sobre las marcas comerciales.

Todas las demás marcas registradas son propiedad de sus respectivos dueños.

Declaraciones a futuro de SAP

Las declaraciones contenidas en este documento que no son datos históricos son declaraciones a futuro dentro del significado de la Ley de Reforma de Litigios sobre Valores Privados de los EE. UU. de 1995. Términos tales como “anticipar”, “creer”, “calcular”, “esperar”, “prever”, “pretender”, “poder”, “planificar”, “proyectar”, “predecir”, “deber”, “será” y expresiones similares relacionadas con SAP pretenden identificar estas declaraciones a futuro. SAP no se compromete a actualizar o revisar públicamente ninguna proyección. Todas las proyecciones están sujetas a diversos riesgos e incertidumbres que podrían causar que los resultados reales difieran significativamente de aquellos previstos por estas. Los factores que podrían afectar los futuros resultados financieros de SAP se encuentran detallados más exhaustivamente en las presentaciones de SAP ante la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores (Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC) de los Estados Unidos, como el último informe anual de SAP en el formulario 20-F presentado ante la SEC. Se advierte a los lectores no depositar una confianza excesiva en las declaraciones a futuro, que solo se basan en la información disponible a la fecha.

CONTACTO:

Don Carson

786.556.5025

[email protected]

Effective Software Helps Owners and Executives Manage Organizations, Maximize Profits and Fully Engage Fans

CaribPR Wire,MIAMI, Fla., Sept. 23, 2015: Carvechi Technology announced today the introduction of PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment, a big data and analytics cloud platform running on the SAP HANA® platform. Going beyond the simple venue management tools available today, PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment will help users increase top-line revenue growth and reduce bottom-line expenses with regard to tickets, concessions, merchandise, sponsorships, marketing and integrated media, and entertainment. Additionally, fan identity and preferences, team performance statistics and department management revenue information can not only be captured and monitored, but also, predictive analytics can be leveraged to dramatically increase profits. The solution is designed to be scalable and highly secure.

With PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment, league and team owners, event and venue owners, and C-level executives are provided the information they need to support sound business decisions. “This solution helps turn raw data into dollars by connecting decision makers to critical legacy data and enabling them to see its impact,” explained Donald T. Carson, Carvechi Technology’s president and CEO. “We’re able to assist professional, international and collegiate sports teams and event owners by helping them manage their data and gain valuable insights. It’s like having a virtual chief information officer.”

Utilizing provided data, advanced analytics, agile visualization and a real-time business platform, users can monitor team and player performance and create avenues for marketing and sales while tracking and predicting trends. They can create business and venue opportunities, better manage their venues and directly engage with fans year-round from virtually any location. Carvechi Technology plans to offer platforms for other industries in the near future, including healthcare and travel & hospitality.

“We’re excited that Carvechi Technology is offering PaaSage for Sports and Entertainment running on SAP HANA” said Steve Erdman, senior vice president of ISV and Platform Partnerships, SAP. “By integrating with SAP HANA, PaaSage is poised to change the game and accelerate customer adoption in the industry. This partnership marks the beginning of many exciting innovations and business opportunities.”

“We expect that this product will pay for itself and return a positive ROI,” Carson said. “It will provide high levels of information executives typically don’t have access to, especially regarding operations. They are likely to see many opportunities to save money and run their business better.”

About Carvechi Technology

Carvechi Technology (CT) is a minority-owned systems integrator providing innovative technology and near-shore development to large public and private organizations internationally. CT delivers a powerful blend of services, product knowledge and infrastructure to help its customers explore, discover and implement myriad technology products and solutions.  Based in Miami, Fla. and offering support via offices in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Austin, Texas and Costa Rica, CT works closely with industry leaders including Dell; Cisco; VMware; IBM and Citrix Systems. www.carvechitechnology.com

SAP, SAP HANA and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE (or an SAP affiliate company) in Germany and other countries. See http://www.sap.com/corporate-en/legal/copyright/index.epx for additional trademark information and notices.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SAP Forward-looking Statement

Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations The factors that could affect SAP’s future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (”SEC”), including SAP’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

CONTACT:
Don Carson
786.556.5025
[email protected]

Carvechi Technology Creates PaaSage, a Big Data Analytics Platform for Sports and Entertainment, on the SAP HANA(R) Platform

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — It’s been about one month since the United States officially reopened its embassy in Cuba. Starting next week, Verizon Wireless customers who travel internationally can connect easily – including talk, messaging and data – while in the Caribbean’s largest nation, through the company’s Pay-As-You-Go International Travel option.

Verizon is the first U.S.-based wireless company to offer roaming in Cuba.

“Our customers are citizens of the world, and we want them to seamlessly enjoy a great Verizon experience wherever they travel,” said, Javier Farfan, vice president of cultural and segment marketing for Verizon. “By offering international services while traveling in Cuba, we are making it simple and easy for our customers to stay connected wherever and whenever they choose.”

The process is simple.  Customers using a World Device who are traveling to Cuba can opt-in to add the Pay-As-You-Go International Travel option.  While in Cuba, voice calls are $2.99 per minute, data is $2.05 per megabyte and standard international messaging rates apply. This allows customers the ability to stay connected while in Cuba.

With the addition of Cuba, Verizon offers international services in more than 225 countries worldwide. For more information about international rates and qualifying phones, visit www.vzw.com/international

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, employs a diverse workforce of 178,500 and generated more than $127 billion in 2014 revenues. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, with 109.5 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.verizon.com/news/.

VERIZON’S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts and other information are available at Verizon’s online News Center at www.verizon.com/news/. The news releases are available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.

CONTACT: Chuck Hamby, 908.559.6673, [email protected], @VerizonChuck on Twitter

DORAL, Fla., Nov. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Vitel Mobile, Inc. hosted Samsung’s GALAXY Note 4 Launch party at their new 78,000 SQ FT office and facility in Doral, Florida on Friday, November 21, 2014. Guests were given the full GALAXY Note 4 experience through larger than life stilt walking greeters, fluidic contortionists, exotic Samba dancers and Miami’s most hip DJ.  (photos of the Event – http://indiraphotography.pixieset.com/vitelmobile-samsunggalaxynote4event/ )

“Vitel Mobile, Inc. looks forward to continuing its great relationship with Samsung and is very excited to launch the new GALAXY Note 4,” said Mr. Rommey Bahhur, Vitel Mobile, Inc. CEO.  Vitel Mobile, Inc.’s staff has kicked it into full gear to make sure it has sufficient inventory to offer it is customers all of the latest Samsung models at the best price for this 2014 holiday shopping season.

About Vitel Mobile:
Established and managed by Industry Veterans since 2009, Vitel Mobile, Inc. has a cohesive sales and distribution channel that serves every country in Latin America and the Caribbean markets.  Vitel Mobile, Inc.’s headquarters is located in Miami, Florida; however, has global presence in Panama, Korea, China, Dubai and Israel.

Contact
Media and Marketing Relations:
8950 NW 27 ST
Doral, FL 33172
(305)418-9790
Natalia Aristizabal
[email protected]

– Value and technology boost Avaya to the Top Provider for Video Conferencing for the enterprise, according to research study of 500 IT professionals

– Pricing, licensing clarity, strategic roadmap and actual costs help drive top ranking

– Avaya customers prove to be among the most loyal amidst four vendors

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Enterprise customers of four different vendors ranked Avaya as the top provider of video conferencing technologies according to industry analyst firm, Nemertes Research. As a result, Avaya has been designated the 2014 Nemertes PilotHouse Top Provider for Video Conferencing for the enterprise. High marks in value and technology helped garner the award which customers weighted as the most important factors in the rating criteria.

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Nemertes Research also found that Avaya customers are among the most loyal, with high scores received in the overall solution strategy and future roadmap category. Customers also appreciated the pricing, clarity of licensing and actual costs relative to Avaya’s video conferencing portfolio.

Based on feedback from the customer study and Nemertes’ analysis, the research report recommends that companies include top providers in any evaluation of video conferencing.

The research results from the feedback of 500 IT decision makers using collaboration technologies and was conducted in the Spring 2014 in the U.S.

Quotes
“The key to this research is that it’s based largely on ratings from those who know best: IT professionals who actually use the products and services. The 2012 acquisition of Radvision improved Avaya’s video conferencing capabilities to the point where it’s delivering an overall better experience to the enterprise than its competitors.”

Robin Gareiss, President, Nemertes Research

“The fast, multi-channel, virtual pace of business today requires powerful collaboration tools that easily fit a mobile lifestyle. Avaya’s video conferencing portfolio has been tested by some pretty tough critics who experience this every day: our own employees who are clocking over 50,000 video conferences each month. It’s especially gratifying to see that sentiment reflected by our customers and to be recognized as the Nemertes Pilothouse Top Provider.”

Gary Barnett, SVP and president, Collaboration, Avaya

Additional Resources
2014 Nemertes Pilothouse Award for Video Conferencing report
Avaya Video Collaboration
Free 14-day Avaya Video Trial

About Nemertes Research
Nemertes Research is a research-advisory and strategic-consulting firm that specializes in analyzing and quantifying the business value of emerging technologies. You can learn more about Nemertes Research at www.nemertes.com.

About Avaya
Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. For more information please visit www.avaya.com.

Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or other similar terminology. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. For a list and description of such risks and uncertainties, please refer to Avaya’s filings with the SEC that are available at www.sec.gov. Avaya disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT:  Avaya: [email protected], or Ramon Lopez, [email protected], +1-786-331-0950

Producer and Journalist Jeanille Bonterre, Award-Winning Filmmaker Sean Michael Field Position Network as the Caribbean Connection to the World

CAYMAN ISLANDS, Caribbean, May 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Nexus Networks, co-founded by MTV TEMPO’s Jeanille Bonterre and award-winning filmmaker Sean Michael Field, today announced the launch of its premier lifestyle channel, which will be dedicated to bringing island life to the forefront through original programming.

Powered by LIME Cayman Islands, Nexus Networks presents the rhythm of the islands with universal appeal. Fusing the founders’ extensive professional experience and passion for Caribbean lifestyle, Nexus Networks is positioned as the Caribbean connection to the world.

As Nexus Networks CEO and executive producer of the popular travel series “Island Xclusive,” Bonterre is an innovator in the new era of the Caribbean media industry.

“Nexus means ‘core,’ and that is exactly what the Caribbean is to this authentic channel. Sean and I will show the world that the Caribbean is not just a destination, but a lifestyle to embrace,” Bonterre said.

This new channel will feature films, documentaries and reality shows as well as cultural and educational programming that will excite and intrigue a broad spectrum of viewers. To get a feel for the riddim of Nexus Networks, click here.

As COO, Field brings his multifaceted expertise, innovative ideas and industry experience to Nexus Networks. Field starred in the film “Wedding Day” and wrote the screenplay “Egress,” which recently won the Metropolitan College of New York Film Festival.

“In addition to building the Caribbean brand, we want to serve as a home for producers who seek to develop and deliver original multi-cultural programming,” Field said. “All programming on Nexus Networks has a local component, which is what makes it groundbreaking and essential to our mission to stay Caribbean while providing mass appeal.”

To learn more about channel availability or request programming in your area, visit http://www.nexusnetworks.tv/.

About Nexus Networks
Nexus Networks delivers the Caribbean Islands. From the sights and sounds to the action and excitement, the beat that makes the islands unique lives on Nexus Networks. The network embraces the mission of producing quality multi-cultural media featuring the Caribbean’s priceless resources, undeniable destinations and extraordinary people. For more information, visit http://www.nexusnetworks.tv/. Follow Nexus Networks on Twitter at @NexusNetworksTV and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nexusnetworkstv.

CONTACT:  Nexus Networks, [email protected], 345-924-6248

With SaskTel International’s Service and Resource Inventory and Order Management solution, communication service providers can optimize fulfillment processes to leverage networks to their full capacity and keep an edge up on competition.

REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – SaskTel International (SI), a leading-edge communications software and services solution provider, has recently announced the release of a new Service and Resource Inventory and Order Management solution for wireline communications networks. The application comes in response to the elusive pursuit of communication service providers (CSPs) to drive efficiencies, identify cost savings and optimize the delivery of services over their existing networks.

The communications industry is rapidly evolving. Exponential growth in data consumption is the new reality as forecasts project that broadband traffic over fixed networks will increase at a rate of approximately 50%, year over year. As CSPs look to deliver an enhanced quality of service and customer experience to an ever demanding customer base, both their networks and the applications used to manage and maintain service fulfillment must keep pace. Legacy systems cannot optimally handle the new services, devices and increased modernization and complexity of today’s networks.. Robust and scalable applications, such as SI’s new inventory and order management solution, have become a necessity as CSPs look to remain competitive and viable in the future.

SaskTel, a large tier II North American CSP, has already begun implementation of the new solution. “The new market has dictated that CSP’s must transform the way they deliver and manage services,” said Ron Styles, SaskTel’s President and CEO. “In today’s competitive market, those who cannot deliver to customer demand risk losing business to competitors that can”. The new solution enables CSPs to enhance the delivery of their mission critical services over both copper and fiber-based networks. CSPs are empowered to seamlessly manage flow-through provisioning and assignment activity, as well as gain accurate visibility through end-to-end inventories of their networks.

SI’s application suite, including the new inventory and order management application, utilizes the latest Java-based technologies and is built with the expertise that comes with SI’s successful 25+ years of experience delivering solutions to the communications industry. Furthermore, through alignment with industry frameworks, best practices and standards, SI applications enable a proven, service-oriented approach to operations and integration. Standards such as the Telemanagement (TM) Forum Frameworx model play an essential role in defining the business processes, functional areas and integration methods leveraged by SI’s application suite.

For CSPs, this translates into lower operating costs, increased portability, enhanced scalability and simplified integration with other applications. Most of all, the new solution supports the ability to optimize service delivery over the next generation networks of today and the future, enabling CSPs to position themselves ahead of the competition and technology curve. When supplemented with SI’s broader portfolio of fulfillment and assurance operation support system (OSS) software, CSPs can realize new levels of efficiencies and cost reduction while driving an enhanced quality of service and customer experience.

The new solution marks an important stride forward in optimizing the way that CSPs fulfill services in times of increased complexity and customer expectation. Through these times of uncertainty, SI will continue to lead the way in delivering world class applications and solutions that support CSPs through their continued transformation.

About SaskTel International:

SaskTel International (SI) was established in 1986 as a subsidiary of SaskTel, a multi-service communications service provider with over a century of successful operating experience. SI leverages the expertise, industry firsts, lessons-learned, and resources of SaskTel to market leading-edge software solutions and professional services for service providers worldwide.

As a full solutions provider, SI offers service fulfillment and assurance software products along with services such as consulting, design and deployment, support, system integration, managed services, certification, software development, resourcing, and training. SI solution deployments have supported service providers in over 40 countries and 6 continents to envision and deliver a more connected world.

For more information please visit:
www.sasktelinternational.com

For further information:

For media inquiries only, please contact

Tara Tibeau, SaskTel External Communications
306-777-4548
[email protected]

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Aeropost International Services Inc./Aerocasillas, an innovative company in cross-border e-commerce solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, shipped their 10 millionth package this past Wednesday, February 19th! To commemorate this major milestone, Aeropost/Aerocasillas celebrated with the Trinidadian customer who received package # 10 million by providing a limousine to pick him up at his home for an event at the Company’s offices on the island. After an Aeropost/Aerocasillas news conference was held, the customer of honor was awarded with a US $1,000 shopping spree with Aeropost/Aerocasillas. The company’s CEO, Fredjoseph Goldner was pleased to announce this milestone:
“We at Aeropost/Aerocasillas are proud of this important event and the service that we provide in 38 markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is great to be sharing this milestone event with our outstanding Trinidadian operation, a very important contributor to our $1B mark in merchandise shipped through our network.”

Opening a World of Possibilities
Bringing the world of online shopping to new customers continues to be a priority for Aeropost.

By eliminating boundaries and shortening distances, the company provides a solution for customers to shop the brands they know and love but cannot find in their home countries. Aeropost/Aerocasillas has over 25 years of experience serving 38 countries through more than 100 stores in LATAM and the Caribbean. Having developed its own cutting-edge e-commerce systems and solutions, including AeroShopUSA.com, Aeropost/Aerocasillas continues to make online shopping an easier and happier experience.

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – The Dominican Republic is becoming one of the fastest-growing economies in the Caribbean and Latin America, reaping the rewards of policies facilitating more open trade and experiencing great levels of international investment. Within its dynamic and developing economy, the Dominican telecom industry is thriving and becoming one of the best-served telecommunications platforms in the Caribbean.

Among numerous industry investments currently in the spotlight, the World Bank is supporting the roll-out of a national fibre-optic network and European private-equity firm Altice Group is finalising its acquisition of Orange Dominicana and Tricom Group, reflecting the growing interest in this market.

In light of this international recognition, globally respected telecoms media brand Capacity Media have selected the Dominican Republic as the host island for the most important C-level event for the Caribbean telecoms community. Taking place on the 4 & 5 February 2014 in Santo Domingo, the event serves as the annual meeting place for telecom ministers, regulatory bodies and local and international executives, providing a platform for the industry to discuss critical challenges, opportunities and mechanisms for encouraging development and growth. High-profile speakers this year include Paul Scott, President of Columbus Networks who will deliver the opening keynote and address the company’s recent acquisitions and strategy for the future. He will be followed by leading regulatory figures including Jean-Marie Guillaume, Director General of Conatel Haiti, Chris Seecheran, CEO of TATT and Spencer Thomas, Chairman of NTRC Grenada who will unite for a regulatory roundtable aimed at discussing strategies to align regulatory policy with accelerated regional development.

Discussing the event’s move to Santo Domingo, Rhian Collinson, Head of Conferences at Capacity Media commented, “in the last few years there have been significant developments in the Dominican telecoms market gaining international attention and making it an exciting time for the island to host the biggest regional event for the wholesale telecoms industry. The objective of this year’s event is to expand its audience from Spanish speaking Caribbean and Latin America in order to reflect the entirety of the region and provide an event that can actively contribute to the development of wholesale telecoms.”

For more information on Capacity Caribbean 2014 (4 & 5 February 2014) please contact Katie Anderson, Senior Conference Producer at [email protected] or call +44-(0)20-7779-7290.

HOUSTON, 29 October 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Following the successful launch of the strategic partnership between Petrotechnics and the University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT) in late 2012, the partnership has successfully certified its first graduates in the Hazard Identification and Task Risk Assessment courses. The courses were designed to help develop locally supported high quality critical hazard awareness and risk assessment capabilities for the oil and gas workforce in the region.

The initiative prompted by bp Trinidad and Tobago recognised the need for locally provided consistent and ongoing training for its offshore workers as well as to develop local capability in this space. Bp’s strong ongoing connection to both Petrotechnics and UTT offered a powerful self-sustaining business model using Petrotechnics’ world renowned training consultants to deliver its unparalleled ‘train the trainer’ courses within a highly respected academic institution.

After a year, this ground-breaking programme has produced the first series of fully certified trainers. The first crop of graduates have been assessed in a broad range of Control of Work competencies including Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HITRA) and Sentinel PRO® Level 1 and 2 training courses.

Petrotechnics’ senior training consultant, Mike Bowie, spent over a week supervising the final assessments for the candidates. To make sure that the programme produced more than conceptual understanding, the candidates were put through intensive and comprehensive observation of their learning and technical application by real life bp delegates.

Following the successful field assessment as part of this certification of these first candidates, they are now able to provide hazard awareness and CoW training for local workers without supervision.

Speaking of the partnership and progress, Iain Mackay, Executive Vice President of Petrotechnics stated “It’s a major milestone for all parties, Petrotechnics, bp , the University and most of all for the successful candidates. Petrotechnics has always been a firm believer in empowering individuals and local communities. Especially when it comes to ensuring safer, more effective risk management in our industry. With our track record of delivering safety education and industry leading work management software solutions including our new Operational Performance & Predictive Risk platform, Proscient; the support of UTT and the growth of the local industry cultivating self sustaining local safety capabilities was the most logical and rewarding thing to do. We hope these first few candidates will be the start of a significant wave of local safety talent within the region. ”

Zameer Mohammed, Assistant Vice President of the UTT’s Profession Education Unit commented on the successful engagement among the stakeholders: “The initiative was one of the better examples of an entrepreneurial engagement among industry, academia, and community. This triple helix engagement was an approach consistent with the University’s mission. The result of this inevitably can produce a cadre of Trinidad and Tobago nationals fully equipped with the competency set to sustain the requirements of industry.”

Petrotechnics and UTT have plans to build in the partnership, adding annual re-accreditation and expanding the coverage of the courses to include Isolations Management and Safety Leadership.

For more information on these and other programmes, look at http://www.petrotechnics.com/services-and-training/our-courses

About Petrotechnics
Petrotechnics was founded with a vision to keep more people safe in hazardous industries.  Our award winning solutions have been helping customers transform their frontline operations for over the past 15 years.

Petrotechnics as an organization knows first-hand the challenges your organization faces.  We have been helping companies improve their production efficiency and lower operational risk for almost 15 years.  Our software systems have served as the cornerstone for more than 22 companies across 385 sites on 6 continents and more than 50,000 users to optimize how they manage workload against risk according to policy.

Our customers see tangible hard ROI in the form of fewer unplanned shutdowns, faster turnarounds, reduced maintenance backlog, reduction in permit & contractor wait time and of course improved management of operational risk.  Our background, track record and passion about keeping people safe can help you be more successful whether it’s a single plant or a global implementation.

Petrotechnics is based in Aberdeen, UK and offices in Houston, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.   www.petrotechnics.com

Cloud Capital Group partners with AirWatch, and brings the largest Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider to the Caribbean

CaribPR Wire, Tues. October 22, 2013: Cloud Capital Group (CCG), the Caribbean’s trusted advisor and a leading provider of mobility solutions, today announced its partnership with AirWatch®, the global leader and innovator in mobile security and the largest Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider.

As an essential part of conducting business, the mobile, “on-the-go” office is a part of every professional’s day. Although this increases productivity and efficiency of a workforce, it poses myriad concerns for management – most notably, business security. When implementing a mobile device policy, organizations leave themselves vulnerable to potential security threats.

“AirWatch and Cloud Capital Group share a common goal of providing simple and robust mobile device management solutions,” said Cesar Berenguer, Director of Business Development for Latam at AirWatch. “With Cloud Capital Group’s wide-range of solutions and their experience in the region, we are excited about the future of this partnership and the benefits it will bring to Caribbean businesses.”

AirWatch enables businesses and organizations to manage mobile device deployments of all sizes. With AirWatch from CCG, organizations have the ability to quickly merge devices into their environment, configure and update device settings over-the-air, enforce security policies and compliance, secure mobile access to corporate resources, and remotely lock and wipe managed devices. There is no need to worry about a specific device platform. AirWatch supports a diverse fleet of Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Mac OS X, Symbian, and Windows devices from a single management console, making it the perfect solution for any mobile environment.

Most importantly, with Cloud Capital Group, businesses are able to take advantage of AirWatch’s Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution in a hosted or on-premise deployment that’s backed by 24/7/365 support, along with a dedicated team with proven expertise in mobility. Cloud Capital Group’s in-depth understanding of the latest products, technologies and innovations provides peace of mind to organizations seeking to manage their devices, applications and content.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to offer AirWatch, and we are confident our customers will feel the same way” said Bryan Sklar, COO of Cloud Capital Group. “The growth of mobility in the region is continually on the rise and there is a need for mobility management solutions. We believe in the product and look forward to providing a solution to the region’s businesses and organizations that can secure mobile environments in a simplified manner.”

Contact Cloud Capital Group directly today to learn how to enroll in a 30-day free trial of AirWatch.

About AirWatch

AirWatch is the world’s largest mobile security and enterprise mobility management provider with more than 8,000 customers and more than 1,500 global associates. The largest customer base, combined with the largest research and development team in the industry, allows AirWatch to provide the broadest functionality at the lowest cost. The AirWatch platform, featuring industry-leading mobile device management and application management, also incorporates the most secure content management solution, Secure Content Locker™. These solutions can be used stand-alone for unique BYOD requirements or as a comprehensive, highly scalable enterprise-grade mobility platform.

About Cloud Capital Group

Cloud Capital Group (CCG) is a global business technology company providing white-label cloud services for resale, support, maintenance, that also provides infrastructure build consulting, training and marketing for global telecommunications carriers, technology resellers, and managed service providers. CCG bridges the gap for these organizations by providing turnkey solutions to allow quick access to a wide array of applications and solutions running on our own infrastructure. Cloud Capital Group (CCG) prides itself on being more than just a cloud technology company. CCG works hand-in-hand with our customers, and shares the rewards of a successful partnership.

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Leading Workforce and Family Locator Applications Now Available for Central America Family and Enterprise Subscribers

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, announced today the deployment of TCS Family Locator™ and TCS Workforce Locator™ applications for wireless subscribers of Claro, a subsidiary of America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. By leveraging TCS’ experience and award-winning, secure and easy-to-use location applications, Claro Central America will provide an additional value-added service to personal and business subscribers. Claro Central America is branding their locator applications as Localizame Familia and Localizame Empresa.

News Facts:

• Subscribers can access these services with both GPS- and non-GPS-enabled handsets.
• These locator applications seamlessly integrate with the operator’s network location infrastructure to support handsets without GPS.
• For even more precise location and to reduce network traffic, Claro Central America has deployed TCS’ patented XLSA agent which interacts directly with GPS-capable handsets.
• Claro Central America is initially offering their Localizame Familia and Localizame Empresa applications to subscribers in Guatemala with plans to expand service throughout Central America.
• A Frost & Sullivan award winner, TCS’ end-to-end location-based services (LBS) solution provides a comprehensive applications portfolio, mapping and data servers, a robust middleware platform, location servers that support coarse and precise location for GSM and CDMA devices, and LBS Assistance Data Services.

TCS Family Locator:

• Whether a family member is indoors or outside, TCS Family Locator enables families to stay connected using the latest in positioning technologies, including assisted GPS and network-based solutions.
• Via desktop, mobile application or SMS, subscribers can locate family members and receive detailed location information, including approximate address.
• TCS Family Locator allows users to pinpoint nearby points of interest and share details and directions with family and friends.
• TCS Family Locator also allows subscribers to be alerted of family member locations at predefined, scheduled times.

TCS Workforce Locator:

• TCS Workforce Locator provides greater control of mobile assets for organizations through an easy-to-use, cost-effective, web-based solution that locates specified employees, directs them to destinations and enables group communication via text messaging.
• With enhanced administrative controls, TCS Workforce Locator heightens visibility into mobile workforces, optimizes efficiency and improves response time while complying with privacy initiatives.
• Administrators can track workers on a predefined schedule or be alerted of arrivals and departures from administer-defined zones.
• Advanced features include enhanced security and the ability to delegate administrative management to field managers and regional offices.

TCS is a global leader in wireless LBS technology. It provides complete, end-to-end wireless LBS solutions that include branded and private-label applications, infrastructure, mapping and content for leading consumer brands, content providers, voice service providers and more than 70 customers worldwide. TCS developed the world’s first precise wireless location platform, and it is the industry’s leading provider of LBS infrastructure. Using innovative mobile cloud computing services, TCS offers top revenue-producing applications for navigation, hyper-local search, workforce tracking and family locators. For more information on TCS LBS services, visit http://www.telecomsys.com/products/location-based-services/apps/default.aspx

Supporting Quotes:

TCS Commercial Solutions Group President Jay Whitehurst said:
“Claro understands its subscribers’ need for trustworthy, secure applications and has taken a leadership role in helping both businesses and families. Using TCS applications, Claro continues to provide first-class service to their customers with Localizame Empresa for workers on the road and Localizame Familia to help families stay connected and protected.”

Carlos Rios, Central America Marketing Director, said:
“Many organizations are managing increasingly large mobile workforces and demanding a reliable mobile asset management solution that can be customized to their unique needs. Localizame Empresa enables organizations to conveniently locate and manage remote workers, thereby improving internal communication, efficiency, productivity, safety and security, while mitigating privacy concerns. Localizame Familia allows family users to quickly and conveniently locate and communicate with family members, as well as to easily share their location in a secure manner.

About Claro in Central America:
Claro is the only operator in the region that provides total solutions in wireless services, broadband access, cable TV and landlines, as well as the best rates and coverage in Central America.

About AMX:
AMX is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America. As of June 30th, 2013, it had 328.8 million accesses.

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications and telematics. Millions of individuals around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Government agencies utilize TCS’ cyber security expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit www.telecomsys.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon TCS’ current expectations and assumptions that if incorrect would cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Risks include those detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K year ended December 31, 2012 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or otherwise.

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Company Contact:      Claro Contact:            Media Contact:         Investor Relations:

Meredith Allen        Litza de Escoba           Nadel Phelan           Liolios Group, Inc.

410-295-1865          [email protected] Graham Sorkin          Scott Liolios

[email protected] 831-440-2406              [email protected] 949-574-3860

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-        The agreement includes the Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadalupe and the French Guiana

-        The NAAP´s Asset Management portfolio enables telecommunications companies to optimize and reduce their operational costs.

CaribPR Wire, Martinique, September 5, 2013.- Digicel has selected the NAAP Software(c) platform for their operation in Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana,. This Program is multi-modular asset lifecycle software that helps telecom operators to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

The NAAP Software(c) is one component of a complete array of services branded as NAAP Solution [TM], which provides as well 3D laser scanning of Telecommunication Sites and barcoding and network asset Inventory.

With the techniques of NAAP Global Solutions, Digicel will maximize the tracking and management of 350 telecom sites, drastically reducing operating expenses. Under the agreement, this solution will also include conducting a detailed inventory of over 50,000 installed telecommunications assets, barcoding and high definition 3D laser scanning.

Donato Van Splunteren, Vice President of Sales of NAAP Global Solutions, commented: “In Digicel we identified a real need and we positioned NAAP as the unified solution that will give them visibility and control over their assets.  Upon project completion, Digicel will have an operational tool that will enable the company to have a consolidated view of assets that are deployed in distant geographical territories, simplifying and empowering the decision making process.  Furthermore, NAAP offers flexibility: customers have the choice between two business models of NAAP (Purchase Licenses or Software as a Service). The implementation is modular and it offers professional services in order to assist the organization in its own implementation, and the ability to customize and develop customer-specific solutions. Once we are done with the implementation, Digicel will have all asset related information readily available to be useful to them from day one.”

ABOUT NAAP GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, NAAP has been able to establish itself as a leading company in telecommunications asset managing in the region, with operators tracking assets through the NAAP Software platform in over 15 countries.

The innovative program NAAP Global Solutions enables operators to address the growing need for Telecom operational support systems (OSS) and expense management (TEM).

For more information about the company, visit: http://www.naapsolution.com

ABOUT DIGICEL

Digicel Group Limited is a leading global communications provider with operations in 31 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia Pacific. After 12 years of operation, total investment to date stands at over US$4.5 billion worldwide. The company is renowned for delivering best value, best service and best network.

Digicel runs a host of community-based initiatives across its markets and has set up Digicel Foundations in Jamaica, Haiti, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad and Tobago which focus on educational, cultural and social development programmes.

Digicel is the lead sponsor of Caribbean, Central American and Pacific sports teams and individuals including the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt and Special Olympics teams throughout these regions. Digicel also sponsors the West Indies cricket team.  Since 2012, Digicel has been the title sponsor of the Myanmar Football Federation and the Myanmar Special Olympics Federation.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more information.

Digicel sélectionne NAAP Global Solutions pour fournir le logiciel spécialisé de gestion des actifs de telecom dans les Caraïbes

-        L’accord inclut les îles des Caraïbes suivantes : la Martinique, la Guadeloupe et la Guyane française

-        La gestion du portefeuille des actifs de NAAP permet aux entreprises de télécommunications d’optimiser et de réduire leurs coûts d’exploitation.

CaribPR Wire, Martinique, septembre 05, 2013.- Digicel a sélectionné la plate-forme du logiciel(c) NAAP pour leur activité en Martinique, Guadeloupe et Guyane française. Ce programme est un logiciel multi-modulaire du cycle de vie des actifs qui aide les opérateurs de télécoms à améliorer l’efficacité opérationnelle et de réduire les coûts.

Le Logiciel(c) NAAP est un élément d’un éventail trés complet des services de la marque de NAAP Solution [TM], qui fournit aussi le balayage au laser 3D des Sites de télécommunications, codages à barres et l’inventaire du réseau des actifs.

Avec les techniques de NAAP Global Solutions, Digicel maximisera le suivi et la gestion des 350 sites de télécom, réduisant drastiquement les dépenses d’exploitation. En vertu de l’accord, cette solution comprendra également la réalisation d’un inventaire détaillé de plus de 50 000 actifs de télécommunications installés, du codage a barres et du balayage en 3D de haute définition

Donato Van Splunteren, vice-président des ventes de NAAP Global Solutions, a commenté : « A Digicel, nous avons identifié un besoin réel et nous avons positionné NAAP comme étant la solution unifiée qui leur donnera une visibilité et un contrôle sur leurs actifs. À la fin du projet, Digicel aura un outil opérationnel qui permettra à l’entreprise d’avoir une vue consolidée des actifs qui sont déployées dans les territoires géographiques éloignés, simplifiant et en valorisant le processus de la prise de décision  En outre, NAAP offre de la flexibilité : les clients ont le choix entre deux modèles d’affaires de NAAP (acheter des licences ou des logiciels comme service). L’éxecution est modulaire et offre des services professionnels afin d’aider l’organisation de sa propre mise en œuvre et la possibilité de personnaliser et de développer des solutions spécifiques au client. Dans le cas de Digicel, une fois que nous avons terminé la mise en œuvre, ils auront toutes les informations associés aux actifs immédiatement disponibles afin de leur être utile dès le premier jour. »

A PROPOS DE NAAP GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Basé à Tortola, îles Vierges britanniques, NAAP a su s’imposer comme une entreprise leader dans la gestion des actifs de télécommunications de la région.

Le programme novateur NAAP Global Solutions permet aux opérateurs de répondre aux besoins croissant des systèmes d’assistance opérationnels des télécom (Operational support system OSS) et de la gestion des dépenses (TEM).

Pour plus d’informations sur l’entreprise, visitez : http://www.naapsolution.com

A PROPOS DE DIGICEL

Digicel Group Limited est l’un des principaux fournisseurs de communications dans le monde avec des activités sur 31 marchés dans les Caraïbes, l’Amérique centrale et l’Asie Pacifique. Après 12 années d’exploitation, l’investissement total à ce jour s’élève à plus 4,5 milliards US$ dans le monde entier. L’entreprise est renommée pour fournir le meilleur rapport qualité/prix, le meilleur service et le meilleur réseau.

Digicel gère une grande quantité d’initiatives communautaires dans ses marchés et a mis en place les fondations Digicel en Jamaïque, Haïti, Papouasie, Nouvelle-Guinée et Trinidad et Tobago qui mettent l’accent sur les programmes de développement éducatif, culturel et social.

Digicel est le principal sponsor d’équipe de sport collectif et individuelle des Caraïbes, d’Amérique centrale et Pacifique dont l’homme le plus rapide du monde, Usain Bolt et d’équipes olympiques spéciaux d’un bout à l’autre de ces régions. Digicel parraine également l’équipe de cricket des Antilles.  Depuis 2012, Digicel est le sponsor de titre de la fédération du football de Myanmar et de la fédération de Jeux Olympiques spéciaux de Myanmar.

Visitez www.digicelgroup.compour plus d’informations.

As Part of AT&T’s Project VIP Investment, Customers to Benefit From Nation’s Fastest and Most Reliable 4G LTE Network on the Latest Devices

JAYUYA, Puerto Rico, Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – AT&T* has turned on the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network** in Jayuya, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:

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• Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster than many other mobile Internet technologies***. Customers can stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.
• Reliability. AT&T not only has the nation’s fastest 4G LTE network, but now also has the most reliable 4G LTE network. According to independent third-party data, AT&T has the highest success rate for delivering mobile content across nationwide 4G LTE networks.
• Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets.
• Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you’ve sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming, two-way video calling and telemedicine.
• More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience.

“We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Jayuya responds to what customers want from their mobile experience — more, faster, reliably, on the best devices,” said AT&T Regional Vice President for Puerto Rico & USVI Ray Flores.

AT&T’s 4G Network
This launch is part of AT&T’s Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment plan announced last fall to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. Through this investment, AT&T is supporting its customers’ growing desire for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud-based services. As part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to add more than 10,000 macro cell sites nationwide by year-end 2015, as well as deploy more than 40,000 small cells and add more than 1,000 Distributed Antenna Systems to increase the density of its wireless network.

AT&T’s innovation and investment has resulted in a nationwide 4G network with ultra-fast speeds and a consistent user experience. The great performance of AT&T’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network continues to be validated by independent third-party testing:

• Our 4G LTE service was recognized as having faster average download and upload speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld/TechHive’s most recent 20-market speed tests — the second consecutive year that AT&T has ranked first overall. PCWorld/TechHive also ranked AT&T’s as the fastest combination of 3G and 4G services in the 20 cities it tested.****
• And AT&T was named America’s fastest 4G LTE network in PC Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study — and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.*****

Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike some competitors, where smartphone customers may fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.

AT&T’s focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network******* including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 402,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn’t count against customers’ monthly wireless data plans.

AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.

Over the past five years, AT&T invested nearly $98 billion into its wireless and wireline networks across the country. Since 2008, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. “Investment Heroes.”

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Speed claim based on a comparison of U.S. national carriers’ average 4G LTE download speeds for Android™ and Windows smartphones and iPhone 5. Reliability claim compares data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. 4G speeds not available everywhere.
*** 4G LTE device and data plan required. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
**** PCWorld/TechHive, May 23, 2013, “AT&T clocks best overall speeds with 3G/4G combo”
***** PC Magazine, June 17, 2013; http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420333,00.asp
******* A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse^® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

LONDON, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — UBM Aviation and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) have announced the launch of a major new event for the region’s airline engineering and maintenance community. The Latin America & Caribbean Engineering & MRO Summit 2012 will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 17-19 2012 and will bring together senior representatives from the entire MRO spectrum from across the region, and their international counterparts.

Through this new partnership ALTA and UBM Aviation will work together for the benefit of the region’s aviation industry. UBM Aviation’s CEO Phil Callow said that “with regional MRO growth rates exceeding 5% annually over the next decade, this collaboration is the perfect marriage of ALTA’s leadership in this rapidly-developing region and UBM Aviation’s expertise at facilitating knowledge-sharing and networking in this industry.”  He added, “We look forward to working with ALTA to create a summit which will serve as the region’s meeting place for airlines, MROs, OEMs, lessors and other suppliers from around the world.”

 Alex de Gunten, ALTA’s Executive Director, noted, “ALTA is delighted at the opportunity of working together with a world-class organization, like UBM, with expertise in such a broad range of aviation related services.  This will allow us to apply our know-how and relationship-building experience in the Latin America and Caribbean, leveraging our leadership, expertise and presence in the Region to continue promoting a safer and more efficient industry.”   ALTA recently held the long-standing and highly successful Aeronautical Material Procurement Committee (CCMA by its Spanish acronym), an event that hosted over 800 attendees and sold out nearly one month before the conference.

The region’s airline community is supporting this new event which is expected to act as a catalyst for the development of cutting-edge maintenance and engineering services in one of the world’s fastest – growing aviation regions. The high-profile conference will take place over two days and will feature a high level summit, closed airline sessions, a gala dinner and a host of other networking and learning opportunities.

 To register your interest please go to http://www.ubmaviation.com/latamsurvey.

 About UBM Aviation

UBM Aviation, a UBM plc company, is the pioneer of innovative market leading aviation solutions. Our instantly recognisable brands provide the data, analysis, events, media and consultancy services that drive route development and financial growth for our customers’ businesses.

For more information, visit http://www.ubmaviation.com

 About ALTA

ALTA (Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) is a private, non-profit organization, whose more than 30 member airlines represent over 90 percent of the region’s commercial air traffic. ALTA coordinates the collaborative efforts of its members in order to facilitate the development of safer, more efficient and environmentally friendly air transport in the Latin America and Caribbean region for the mutual benefit of the association’s members, their customers and the industry. Founded in 1980, ALTA is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.

 For more information, visit http://www.alta.aero

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia and BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Emera Caribbean Limited has agreed to sell its 19.1% indirect interest in St. Lucia Electricity Services Ltd (LUCELEC) to Light & Power Holdings Ltd. (LPH), also an Emera Inc. subsidiary, for US $25.8 million.

“This acquisition will allow for greater cooperation between two leading electric utilities in the Eastern Caribbean,” stated Peter Williams, Managing Director, LPH. “LPH having an equity stake in LUCELEC will allow for a sharing of skills and increased efficiencies that we believe will result in benefits to customers in both countries.”

LPH is an investment company and the owner of The Barbados Light & Power Company Limited, a licensed supplier of electricity energy in Barbados. Formed as a holding company in 1997, LPH was created to allow Shareholders to take full advantage of potential investment opportunities in and outside of Barbados, including equity investments in other utilities.  The acquisition of 19.1 % of LUCELEC is consistent with this mandate. LPH is 80% owned by Emera Inc.

LUCELEC is a vertically integrated electric utility serving more than 60,000 customers, with exclusive license to generate, transmit and distribute electricity on the island of St. Lucia to the year 2045. The utility has 76 MW of generation capacity, primarily oil fired, and 1000 Km of electricity transmission and distribution assets.

LUCELEC’s Managing Director, Trevor Louisy, welcomed news of the investment noting, “It marks the start of a new era in the utility sector in the region.  Clearly the region has the financial and technical capacity to make such investments, which was unheard of in the past, and is indicative of a maturing of the sector. It also suggests that LUCELEC has been and continues to be a sound investment option.”

The terms of the acquisition agreement between Emera Caribbean and LPH provide for a potential sales price increase or decrease of US $4 million within 30 months of the closing date of the transaction.  Any adjustment would be triggered by either an additional public offering by LUCELEC; or a change in its allowed return on equity as a result of a change in its regulatory framework.

This acquisition is subject to relevant government and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011.

About Light & Power Holdings:
Light & Power Holdings Ltd. is an investment company with electricity being its core business. The Company has a wholly owned regulated electric utility, The Barbados Light & Power Company Ltd., which has been serving electricity customers in Barbados since 1911. Electricity service is available to the entire island community.

About Emera:
Emera Inc. is an energy and services company with $6.6 billion in assets and 2010 revenues of $1.6 billion. The company invests in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas transmission and utility energy services. Emera’s strategy is focused on the transformation of the electricity industry to cleaner generation and the delivery of that clean energy to market. Emera operates throughout northeastern North America, in three Caribbean countries and in California. More than 80% of the company’s earnings come from regulated investments. Emera common and preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade respectively under the symbol EMA and EMA.PR.A. Additional information can be accessed at www.emera.com, www.sedar.com, or on www.sec.gov.

 For further information:

Emera Inc.
Sasha Irving
Director, Corporate Communications
(902) 428-6685

Light & Power Holdings Ltd.
Jackie Marshall-Clarke Corporate
Communications Coordinator
(246) 430-4489

St. Lucia Electricity Services Ltd.
Roger Joseph
Corporate Communications Manager
(758) 457-4406

 (EMA.)

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA): Chris Huskilson, President and CEO of Emera Inc., and Andrew Gittens, Chairman of The Barbados Light & Power Company, announced today the appointments of Mark King as Managing Director of The Barbados Light and Power (BL&P) and Bob Hanf as Executive Chairman of Light and Power Holding (LPH) and Director of BL&P, effective November 1, 2011.

Mark King, presently Chief Operating Officer will assume the role of Managing Director of BL&P with overall responsibility for the management and operations of the utility.  In his 35 years with BL&P Mr. King has held several senior level positions and has led many initiatives including the introduction of the first Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in 1984, and the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) which under his leadership obtained ISO9001 certification in 2008.

“I am pleased to be provided this opportunity and truly humbled by the vote of confidence the Board of Directors has shown in me.  I look forward to working with the management team and appreciate their continued commitment and dedication to our Company,” stated Mr. King.

Bob Hanf becomes Executive Chairman of LPH and a Director of BL&P. In his current role as Chief Legal Officer of Emera Inc., Bob has been working with BL&P and LPH as they become part of the Emera family of energy companies.

Mr. Hanf joined Emera in 2002 as General Counsel for Emera and its affiliates.  He became Chief Executive Officer of Emera affiliate Bangor Hydro in 2007 and returned to Emera Inc. in 2011 as Chief Legal Officer.  Prior to joining Emera Mr. Hanf was a partner with the law firm McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Barbados is an important part of Emera’s business and as such we felt it crucial to provide a direct Emera connection to the island,” said Mr. Huskilson of the new role. “Bob is a senior leader in our Company with a vast array of experiences in utility management, stakeholder engagement, business development and law and will play a crucial strategic role in our Barbados business.”

“I am honoured to be taking on this new role within the Emera group of companies,” stated Mr. Hanf. “We see great opportunity for these Companies and for the country of Barbados and I look forward to working with the team and members of the community to realize this potential.”

Outgoing Managing Director of BL&P, Peter Williams, who was appointed as Managing Director of Light & Power Holdings in July of 2010, will continue in this role, reporting to LPH’s Board of Directors.  Wayne Crawley, President and CEO Emera Caribbean Limited will continue as a Director of Both LPH and BLP.

About Emera

Emera Inc. is an energy and services company with $6.6 billion in assets and 2010 revenues of $1.6 billion. The company invests in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, as well as gas transmission and utility energy services. Emera’s strategy is focused on the transformation of the electricity industry to cleaner generation and the delivery of that clean energy to market. Emera operates throughout northeastern North America, in three Caribbean countries and in California. More than 80% of the company’s earnings come from regulated investments. Emera common and preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade respectively under the symbol EMA and EMA.PR.A. Additional information can be accessed at www.emera.com, www.sedar.com, or on www.sec.gov.

About Light & Power Holdings

Light & Power Holdings Ltd. is an investment company with electricity being its core business. The Company has a wholly owned regulated electric utility, The Barbados Light & Power Company Ltd., which has been serving electricity customers in Barbados since 1911. Electricity service is available to the entire island community.

About Barbados Light and Power

The Barbados Light & Power Company supplies electricity to over 122,000 customers in Barbados and has established itself as one of the leading electrical utilities in the Caribbean. The Company is committed to providing an efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to its customers. This year the Company celebrates 100 years of centralized electricity service to Barbados. Additional information can be accessed at www.blpc.com

CaribPR Wire, MIAMI, FL, WEds. Sept. 7, 2011: As of today, RIM is launching BlackBerry® App World™ 3.0 for BlackBerry smartphone users worldwide. The newest version of the storefront makes discovering and downloading apps, games, and themes easier than ever. Users can now even better personalize their BlackBerry smartphone, find the latest games as well as entertainment applications and get solutions to stay connected with the people who matter. BlackBerry App World is a strong app ecosystem with over 3 million daily downloads and over 35,000 applications available in more than 100 countries around the world. The update for users will be made available seamlessly with a notification star on the device screen.

 New features include:

• Sleek New Design – The BlackBerry App World experience has been enhanced to help users discover the latest and greatest apps and content, starting right on the BlackBerry App World home screen where rotating spotlight banners show off all that’s new and exciting.
• New Channels – Apps, Games, and Themes now have their own channels so users can get to what they want even faster.
• Introduction of My Account – My Account makes managing BBID and payment options easy with direct access to all account information from the home screen. 
• New My World Features – My World gives users a streamlined view of their apps and status, and now at a glance, in addition to seeing which apps are installed and uninstalled, users can manage subscription content and services.  When new updates or subscription renewals are available for apps, users will be notified using push technology.
• App Social Sharing – when users find an app they don´t want to miss out on, they can share it directly from the app details screen through BBM, Facebook, Twitter, email and SMS
• Evolved App Details Screen – At a glance, users can get a quick summary, check out reviews and star ratings, take a look at screen shots, and more
• More Search Options – Quickly find apps with a Search Bar now appearing on the storefront home screen and search results are presented across Channels as well as My World.  Search Bars are also within each Channel and users have the ability to filter by App Name, Price, Rating, Newest, Best Match, or Popular

 Quick Links:

• For more information and to download the new version, please visit www.blackberry.com/appworld