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Web.com Joins Bing Ads Elite SMB Partner Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Web.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WEB), a leading provider of Internet services and online marketing solutions for small businesses, announced today that it has joined the Bing Ads Elite SMB Partner Program, for partners who have proven and trusted expertise in driving growth to small- and medium-sized businesses through a deep understanding of the search advertising landscape, specifically through the Bing Ads platform. These partners are committed to providing high-quality support and service and have the requisite technology, innovation and skilled workforce to help businesses see success using Bing Ads products.
"Because Web.com is continually looking for better ways to help drive the success of our small business customers, we are delighted to become a Bing Ads Elite SMB Partner," said David Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of Web.com. "This effort clearly supports our mission of providing small businesses with the right tools to help them build stronger marketing campaigns that may lead to increased business opportunities."
As a Bing Ads Elite SMB Partner, Web.com customers will receive:
- Expertise that maximizes ROI through custom-fit digital marketing campaigns, the latest technology, performance tracking and tailored reporting
- Dedicated support that lets customers focus on their business while the Bing Ads Elite SMB Partners take care of their marketing needs
- Deep industry and Bing Ad platform knowledge gained through exclusive access to customized training and industry insights
"Bing is enthused to have Web.com join the Bing Ads Elite SMB Partner Program," said Kelly Thomas Nojaim, director, Channel Partner Team at Bing. "Web.com can now share with its small business customer Bing's expertise that maximizes ROI through custom-fit digital marketing campaigns, the latest technology, performance tracking and tailored reporting."
About Web.com
Web.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WEB) provides a full range of Internet services to small businesses to help them compete and succeed online. Web.com is owner of several global domain registrars and further meets the needs of small businesses anywhere along their lifecycle with affordable, subscription-based solutions including website design and management, search engine optimization, online marketing campaigns, local sales leads, social media, mobile products, eCommerce solutions and call center services. To get more information, visit www.web.com; follow Web.com on Twitter @webdotcom or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/web.com. For additional online marketing resources and small business networking, please visit Web.com's Small Business Summit.
Note to Editors: Web.com is a registered trademark of Web.com Group, Inc.
CONTACT: John Herbkersman Web.com 904-251-6297 Jherbkersman@web.com
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New HfS Research Report Highlights Syntel's Strategic Investments in Intelligent Automation
TROY, Mich., Nov. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntel, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNT), a global provider of digital transformation, information technology and knowledge process services to Global 2000 companies, today announced that a recent report authored by HfS Research analysts Tom Reuner and Phil Fersht praised the Company's automation platform, SyntBots™ as an example of the concept of "Intelligent Automation."
The HfS report, entitled "Lack Of Automation Revenue Model Spells Disaster For Service Providers" asserts that Intelligent Automation is a critical transformation lever for innovative enterprises, and singled out SyntBots as an example.
SyntBots is a next-generation platform that automates repetitive manual processes across IT operations, DevOps and business processes. The platform has delivered a 70% reduction in downtime and up to a 30% reduction in "run the business" costs. SyntBots also powers enterprise digital transformation initiatives by freeing up critical staff and delivering the integrated processes, improved quality and increased agility necessary to change the business.
According to the HfS report, SyntBots "provides a critical differentiation to many of its peers and is underpinned by a vertical jumpstart library to accelerate deployments for specific vertical use cases."
The authors go on to state that, "Syntel has shown it can leverage these investments in SyntBots to create greater stickiness and innovation with some of its key clients."
According to Syntel CEO and President, Nitin Rakesh, enterprises that are not exploring automation as a strategic transformation lever may be putting their competitive position at risk.
"Intelligent Automation is an important strategic investment for today's enterprises," said Rakesh. "It provides the agility, availability and efficiency that enterprises need to stay relevant in the two-speed world."
"Automation enables companies to adopt new technologies to improve productivity and fundamentally transform their business processes, applications and infrastructure."
The HfS report also recommends that enterprises considering an automation initiative work with a service provider to investigate the risks and rewards of such an effort.
"Enterprises that do not begin this discussion with their service providers are at risk of losing the early mover advantage," said Rakesh.
Reuner and Fersht caution that, "Intelligent Automation is an investment… [and] ROI is not immediate. However, risk and sacrifice can be managed through a skilled and confident provider to help guide the enterprise through the process."
"With Syntel, the discussion [with clients] begins with the ROI analysis and the scalability to justify the business case for the enterprise. By baking in SLAs into contracts that codify cost savings, Syntel is challenging the dominance of FTE based and fixed price contractual models."
More information about SyntBots is available at www.syntelinc.com/syntbots/.
About Syntel
Syntel (Nasdaq:SYNT) is a global provider of digital transformation, information technology and knowledge process services to Global 2000 companies. Syntel's mission is to create new opportunities for clients by harnessing our passion, talent and innovation. We combine technology expertise, industry knowledge and a global delivery model to drive business value creation. Syntel's "Customer for Life" philosophy drives our relentless focus to build long-term, collaborative client partnerships. To learn more, visit us at:www.syntelinc.com.
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CONTACT: North America/Europe: Jon Luebke, (248) 619-3503, jon_luebke@syntelinc.com Asia/Pacific: Sikta Samantaray, +91 9167512186, sikta_samantaray@syntelinc.com
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Newly Transformed Compuware Named a "2015 Top Workplace" by the Detroit Free Press
DETROIT, Nov. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compuware Corporation, the world's leading mainframe-dedicated software company, has been named one of Michigan's Top 100 Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press.
Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. The 22-question survey measured the fundamentals of the company including values, execution, leadership and culture. The questions asked surround organizational health, execution and connection.
"This honor is a tremendous validation of the new Compuware," said Compuware CEO Chris O'Malley. "We have achieved so much in the last year. We are earning back customers, our financial results have greatly improved and our employees are happy, engaged and inspired. It's a great time for Compuware and I couldn't be more proud of our staff and all they've accomplished. Look for great things to continue to come from Compuware."
"The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it's all about fancy perks and benefits," says Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. "But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day—the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what's most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it's going to get there, and the feeling that everyone is in it together." Claffey adds, "Without this sense of connection, an organization doesn't have a shot at being named a Top Workplace."
Compuware was also named one of "Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) in September.
Compuware provides comprehensive medical and dental plans, company-paid life and disability insurance, flexible work arrangements and 401k. The company actively works to support its employees' work/life balance by offering resources such as worldwide wellness programs, dependent- and elder-care reimbursement accounts, an employee referral program, and much more. Employees who work at or visit Compuware's Detroit headquarters enjoy an onsite gourmet cafeteria; commuter assistance program; state-of-the art wellness and child development centers; a physician and chiropractor office; dry cleaning services as well as access to onsite retailers and restaurants.
About WorkplaceDynamics, LLC
Headquartered in Exton, PA, WorkplaceDynamics specializes in employee feedback surveys and workplace improvement. This year alone, more than two million employees in over 6,000 organizations will participate in the Top Workplaces™ campaign—a program it conducts in partnership with more than 40 prestigious media partners across the United States. Workplace Dynamics also provides consulting services to improve employee engagement and organizational health. WorkplaceDynamics is a founding B Corporation member, a coalition of organizations that are leading a global movement to redefine success in business by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business.
Compuware Corporation
Compuware empowers the world's largest companies to excel in the digital economy by fully leveraging their high-value mainframe intellectual property. We do this by delivering highly innovative mainframe application development and performance optimization solutions that uniquely enable IT to drive business value. Learn more at compuware.com
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Sizeable Investments in Transportation Systems to Help Automated Fare Collection Market reach US$10.87 bn globally by 2021: Transparency Market Research
Albany - New York, Nov. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Automated Fare Collection Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2021," the automated fare collection market was valued at US$5.12 bn in 2014, and is expected to reach US$10.87 bn by 2021, at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2015 to 2021.
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Automated fare collection (AFS) system is an automated ticketing systems designed for transportation networks. Automated fare collection system enables efficiency in the fare collection and helps in improving the transaction speed. The automated fare collection also helps in broadening the customer base for the transportation systems and establishment. The AFC system helps in saving considerable amount of time as it eliminates the wait in queues for buying tickets. Moreover, installation of AFC systems provides opportunity to the transportation authorities to enhance services to the end users.
Development of mono rail and metro services in developing cities and other metro cities is a major driver in the growth of the automated fare collection system. Government focus at improvement of transportation security and infrastructure is likely to drive the market. Use of app-based payment systems like credit, debit and bank card is likely to drive the market further. The cost of installation and development of infrastructure for the automated fare collection system is very high and is a major restraint for the growth of the automated fare collection market.
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The global automated fare collection market is broadly segmented into: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. North America accounted for the largest market share in the global automated fare collection market. In 2014, North America accounted for 35.1% of the total market share. Presence of developed nations like the U.S and Canada which has a high adoption of AFC system and uses the technology in all kind of transportation system in the region is driving the growth of AFC system in the region.
The automated fare collection market by technology has been segmented into: smart cards, NFC, magnetic strips, and OCR. Smart card technology in the automated fare collection market accounted for the largest revenue in 2014. The smart card segment in the automated fare collection market segmented by technology accounted for 44% market share. Smart cards are the most widely used technology in the automated fare collection market as they are secure and reliable.
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The automated fare collection market by component has been segmented into hardware and software components. In 2014, the software segment accounted for 55% of the total market share in the automated fare collection market segmented by component. Growth in use of smart phones for making payments is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
The automated fare collection market by industrial application is segmented into bus, toll, car rental, train, e-payment and others. The car rental segment in the automated fare collection market segmented by industrial application accounted for the largest market share and contributed 26% of the total market share in 2014. Use of AFC for payment, booking and ticketing in the car rental market is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Key players operating in the Automated Fare Collection market are Advanced Card Systems Ltd., Atos, Cubic Transportation Systems, Fare Logistics, GMV, LG, NXP Semiconductors, Omron Corporation, and Samsung SDS. This report provides strategic analysis of the automated fare collection market and the growth forecast for the period 2015 to 2021. The report covers competitive analysis of various market segments based on the technology types, components and industry applications and in-depth cross sectional analysis of the Automated Fare Collection market across different geographic segments.
The Automated Fare Collection market has been segmented as follows:
Automated Fare Collection Market: By Technology Type
- Smart cards
- Magnetic strips
- NFC
- OCR
Automated Fare Collection Market: By Components
- Software
- Hardware
Automated Fare Collection Market: By Industrial Application
- Bus
- Toll
- Car rental
- Train
- e-payment
- others
Automated Fare Collection Market: By Geography
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico)
Europe
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific)
Rest of the World
- South America
- Middle East
- Africa)
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Use of Force Simulators Order Worth $3.6 Million Awarded to VirTra
TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra Systems (OTC Pink:VTSI), a leading provider of use of force simulators and firearms training simulators, today announced that it has recently received an award from an undisclosed international customer in the approximate amount of $3.6 million.
VirTra will supply, install and maintain multiple units of its industry leading V-300TM simulator system at the customer's locations in 2016. The systems employ multiple screens, realistic video training content and an electric impulse return fire system to simulate the stress of real-world situations – preparing officers for hostile situations with skills honed and refined in realistic scenarios before lives are on the line.
Jason Mulcahy, VirTra's General Manager, said, "It has been our goal to expand our international business, so as to deliver the most effective and realistic use of force training and ballistically accurate marksmanship simulator solutions to law enforcement and other government agencies throughout the world, all while exceeding our customers' expectations. This award from this new customer demonstrates our ongoing progress towards achieving that goal."
Bob Ferris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra, commented, "We are honored to receive yet another significant award, which adds to our growing list of prominent international customers who've selected VirTra's training simulators and accessories. We appreciate the opportunity to serve this new customer and look forward to working with them in 2016 and for years to come."
About VirTra
VirTra is a global leading provider of the world's most realistic and effective judgmental use of force simulators. VirTra is the higher standard in firearms training simulators, offering a variety of simulator platforms, powerful gas-powered recoil kits and the patented Threat-Fire™ simulated hostile return fire system. VirTra's products provide the very best simulation training available for personnel that are entrusted with lethal force and critical missions. The Company's common stock is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company does not currently file periodic or other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT: Investor Relations Counsel Larry Clark Financial Profiles, Inc. (310) 478-2700 vtsi@finprofiles.com
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Redefined, Reinvigorated Kuali Celebrates First Year
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In just one year, the new Kuali has redefined open source administrative systems for higher education by increasing the pace of development, improving design, creating new products, and making it easier for institutions of all types and sizes to use software built by education, for education.
With three products (Curriculum Management, Kuali Ready, Research Conflict of Interest) built from the ground up with a new multi-tenant cloud architecture, Kuali is giving institutions beautifully-designed software options for simplifying administration and streamlining processes to significantly reduce costs.
"Higher education administrative software is generally expensive, ugly, and inflexible," said Joel Dehlin, Kuali CEO. "It doesn't have to be. By combining the best parts of a community with the best parts of a company, we are accelerating software options that higher education desperately needs. We just passed the 150 customer mark, nearly 70% of which have chosen cloud delivery, and we are welcoming more customers every month."
Kuali product highlights from the past year include:
Kuali Student - New: beautifully designed new CM module, multi-tenant cloud architecture
Kuali is creating a Student Information System as a set of independent, best-of-breed components, including financial aid, student accounts, enrollment, and admissions. Each will work independently or together. The new curriculum management (CM) module is available now and demonstrates the brilliant design direction for Kuali Student. Built from the ground up on a native cloud architecture in approximately eight months, 17 colleges and universities from the United States, Canada, Europe, and South Africa were integral design partners. Development on the next module, enrollment, has begun.
Kuali Financials - New: Look and feel, user dashboard, redesigned to run in the cloud
The design of Kuali Financials is guided by institutions to meet the unique needs of higher ed and has been recently improved for the cloud. A beautiful and simplified look and feel has been applied and a customer and user configurable dashboard has been created. Used by a wide range of institutions, customers have reported a reduction of audit expenses after implementing Kuali Financials. Next steps include further modernization of the UX and robust analytics and reporting.
Kuali Research - New: COI module completely redesigned, cloud delivery
An end-to-end grant and research administration system that encompasses proposal, award, and compliance phases, nearly 50 customers rely on Kuali to manage a combined $12.9 billion in annual research expenditures. Kuali Research is being redesigned to simplify and modernize the user experience, and run in the cloud. The first new module, Conflict of Interest, has been completely redesigned and rebuilt with a multi-tenant cloud architecture. It is available now.
Kuali Ready - New: Complete product redesign and cloud enablement
The process of business continuity planning for higher education is greatly simplified with Kuali Ready. A questionnaire-based tool allows business users to create and manage department-focused plans in one location.
"This is just the beginning," added Dehlin. "Looking back at the impressive amount of work we have accomplished in so few months, I have great expectations for what we can do together in the next year."
About Kuali
Kuali delivers open source administrative software using modern cloud-based technologies built specifically for higher education. Thoughtfully designed software streamlines processes to significantly reduce costs for student services, financials, research, and continuity planning.
The Kuali Foundation and community was founded in 2005 by Indiana University, University of Arizona, University of Hawaii, Michigan State University, San Joaquin Delta Community College, Cornell University, and the National Council for College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) to develop a suite of open administrative systems for higher education.
In 2014, responsibility for product development and SaaS delivery for Kuali Student, Kuali Financials, Kuali Research, and Kuali Ready moved to the newly-created Kuali company. The Kuali Foundation continues as a non-profit body that enables Kuali members to aggregate resources, set priorities for the uses of those resources, and fund development of software features and enhancements that are important to them. For more information, visit www.kuali.co.
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CONTACT: Laura Kvinge Kuali laura@kuali.co 801.467.9263
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AUM Adds Weather Data to its Advanced Analytics Platform
LOMBARD, Ill., Nov. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Utility Management (AUM), the premier provider of utility management and energy services for the multifamily industry, announces the launch of Weather Data to its already robust Advanced Analytics platform. AUM's Advanced Analytics includes the most comprehensive set of business intelligence tools available for property owners and managers. Clients get easy access to portfolio level KPIs as well as detailed property level utility data to quickly identify trends, outliers and opportunities for improvement.
The addition of Weather Data helps clients understand temperature patterns and their effects on property utility usage. Heating and Cooling Degree Days are used to gauge usage sensitivity to fluctuating temperatures. Gaps between temperature trends and usage trends may indicate opportunities to reduce energy consumption. AUM's historical weather data reporting provides insight into current and future year utility forecasting.
With this announcement, AUM also introduces accounting-based data into its Advanced Analytics platform. Utility data can now be customized by client to align with their fiscal calendar. Accounting teams will also benefit from seeing their utility data categorized by customized GL codes. "These enhancements help us ensure seamless integration with our clients' accounting policies and practices," said Joe Stackhouse, AUM President and COO.
"We continue to enhance our Advanced Analytics and Billing platforms to help our clients manage their utilities more effectively," said Mr. Stackhouse. "These are just a few examples of our commitment to continuous improvement through innovation."
About American Utility ManagementAUM is the only utility management and energy services company with a complete, customized solution for multifamily including Resident Services, Invoice Processing, Energy Management and Advanced Analytics. AUM helps clients lower their utility costs by maximizing cost recovery, reducing energy usage and expense and providing tools to make smart business decisions.
To learn about AUM's Advanced Analytics platform and how AUM can help you manage your utilities more effectively, visit their new website at aum-inc.com or call 800-418-5393.CONTACT: Linda Alperin Executive Vice President, Marketing and Product Management American Utility Management 630-218-1400 myaum@aum-inc.com
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Apple Pay Now Available to Merchants on the GlobalOnePay Platform
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalOnePay, a leading provider of omni-channel payment processing technologies and merchant services, now supports Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that's fast and convenient.
GlobalOnePay merchants will now have another payment method in Canada to offer buyers. The GlobalOnePay payments processing platform is already accepting Apple Pay in the United States and United Kingdom, where the mobile payment service was already operating.
To begin accepting Apple Pay, Canadian GlobalOnePay merchants just need to show buyers that Apple Pay is now an accepted form of payment for American Express cardholders in-store or within apps. Apple Pay transaction processing has been built into the GlobalOnePay payment gateway and requires no additional software development or integration between the merchant and GlobalOnePay.
Security and privacy is at the core of Apple Pay. When you add a card to Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on your device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code.
"Many consumers want additional, convenient payment methods, and GlobalOnePay is committed to ensuring our merchants can meet those demands," said Philip Fayer, president and chief executive officer of GlobalOnePay. "As of today, GlobalOnePay merchants in Canada can now accept Apple Pay across all commerce environments, including online, card present in-store, and mobile, including mPOS and within apps."
Apple Pay is easy to set up and users will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by their payment cards. In stores, Apple Pay works with iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch.
Online shopping in apps accepting Apple Pay is as simple as the touch of a finger with Touch ID, so there's no need to manually fill out lengthy account forms or repeatedly type in shipping and billing information. When paying for goods and services within apps, Apple Pay is compatible with iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and iPad Pro, upon availability.
Payment gateways, just one aspect of GlobalOnePay's payment processing platform, link mobile, in-app, in-store, POS software and e-commerce Web sites with payment networks. Merchants, developers and value-added resellers save time and money by using gateway services, because there is no need to integrate with multiple third party processors. The gateway provider market is primarily divided into well-established companies that have a traditional financial/payments background and technology, mobile and API-driven "new kids."
"GlobalOnePay is different in that it offers the size, services and reach of the large, traditional providers, but with the technology-driven savvy of the upstarts," said Fayer. "Our technologies simplify the critical payment process for omni-channel commerce without bureaucracy, the hassles of managing multiple providers or having to learn deep technical skills."
The GlobalOnePay merchant services platform accepts an ever-changing range of online, in-store and mobile payment options, including card not present, EMV, magnetic stripe and contactless payment, making it easier for businesses to deliver a unified purchase experience online, in-app and in-store. One of the few payment gateways with truly international reach, GlobalOnePay enables businesses to access 130+ global payment processors and sell and price in 80 currencies, making it easy for merchants to accept all major credit cards, bill and receive funds in their primary currency, and accept local and alternative payments, as well as to test and enter new markets without significant upfront capital costs.
Integration to the GlobalOnePay payment processing platform via API is simple, and once completed, merchants can access a unique, modular, integrated set of payment technologies to support omni-channel commerce, including: multi-currency processing, smart transaction routing, automatic account updating, automatic recurring billing, transaction decline recycling, and tokenization. GlobalOnePay supports all major independent software vendor/value-added reseller/shopping cart integrations, minimizing development time and cost.
As a full-service merchant service provider, GlobalOnePay offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to help businesses domestically and internationally, as well as global multi-currency processing for all commerce environments, including mCommerce, mPOS, in-app, and card present EMV; gateway and transaction routing; reporting and reconciliation; and credit card data security/PCI management.
About GlobalOnePay
GlobalOnePay, formally known as GlobalOne, provides a modular, scalable, cloud-based platform that enables omni-channel businesses of all sizes to grow faster by processing a wider range of payments from virtually any market in the world. Easy-to-implement, GlobalOnePay provides access to an industry-leading set of integrated technologies that increase sales revenues, efficiencies and security for online, in-store, in-app and mobile payments. For more information, visit www.GlobalOnePay.com.
For more information on Apple Pay, visit: apple.com/apple-pay
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Healthcare Organizations Depend on Centage to Streamline Operations and Improve their Financial Health
NATICK, Mass., Nov. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centage™ Corporation, a leading provider of budgeting and forecasting software (Budget Maestro™) for small and medium sized businesses, today announced more than 100 organizations across all facets of the healthcare industry have turned to Budget Maestro to address their strategic budgeting and forecasting needs. Operating in a multifaceted market with evolving regulations and a complex myriad of providers, payers, and patients, financial professionals within healthcare need accurate and timely insight from their financial data. With Budget Maestro, healthcare organizations are empowered with a strategic financial management tool to better manage the financial health of their organization and streamline the process for budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis. For more information visit www.centage.com/solutions/industries/healthcare.
Featuring built-in accounting rules and formula free calculations, healthcare providers are leveraging Budget Maestro to develop an easier and more reliable way to budget and plan. Whether budgeting and planning for departments, services, locations, or patient procedures, Centage customers have access to accurate, timely and actionable financial and operational data they need. In addition, by leveraging Budget Maestro's "what if" scenario planning, healthcare entities can strategically plan for any number of circumstances – such as hiring goals, service demands, and equipment requirements – all in the language that makes sense to their specific healthcare organization. These capabilities also enable users to change assumptions on the fly and immediately see the impact on revenue, expenses and cash flow.
"Budget Maestro is a strategic financial management tool that enables us to improve the budget process every year and fine tune our operations as we go," said Kyle Raeder, Director of Reimbursement & Financial Planning, Community Care, Inc. a managed care leader based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. "The clarity of the projections combined with the software's flexibility enables us to glean the right insight at the right time to help our organization continue its mission of member-centered care and compassion."
Read more about how Community Care, Inc. achieves long term financial health with Budget Maestro.
"As a state-of-the-art, 24-hour ER and ICU animal hospital, technology like this assists us with efficiencies and strategic planning for future growth," said Ron Morgan, CEO of DoveLewis, an accredited teaching veterinary hospital based in Portland, OR. "It also allows us, as a nonprofit, to do the most good by forecasting for our many community programs that provide vital services to veterinary professionals and animal-loving community."
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O2Micro Recognized Among 2015 Top Bay Area Innovators
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Nov. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O2Micro® International Limited (NASDAQ:OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today announced that it was recognized as a 2015 Top Bay Area Innovator by Thomson Reuters™ in the area of LED Lighting Technologies.
"At Thomson Reuters, it is our belief that patents are a proxy for innovation and that innovation is a driver of economic growth and success. The Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovator program, now in its fifth year, is evidence of this," said David Brown, Senior Vice President, Thomson Reuters IP and Science. "Congratulations to O2Micro for making the 2015 Top Bay Area Innovators list. Their commitment to innovation and dedication to ongoing R&D are drivers of economic success, not only for them but also for the countries in which they reside."
"It is an honor to be recognized as one of the 2015 Top Bay Area Innovators list by Thomson Reuters," said Sterling Du, O2Micro's Chairman and CEO. "Innovation has been the cornerstone of O2Micro's business strategy for over 20 years. Through innovation, we have consistently created cutting edge intellectual property in our LED lighting and other technologies."
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About O2Micro
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, Automotive and Communications markets. Products include LED General Lighting, Backlighting, Battery Management and Power Management.
O2Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 32,638 patent claims granted, and over 35,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide. Additional company and product information can be found on the company website at www.o2micro.com.
O2Micro, the O2Micro logo, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of O2Micro. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statements made in this release that are not historical, including statements regarding O2Micro or its management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal Securities Laws. Such statements involve risks, speculation and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements or from management's current views and expectations. Risks and uncertainties in this release may include, without limitation, any one or combination of the following: the effect of competitive and economic factors; real property value fluctuations and market demand; legal changes in any relevant rules and regulations pertaining to O2Micro's business; changes in technology and industry standards, and O2Micro's reaction to those factors; consumer and business buying decisions with respect to our customers' products incorporating O2Micro's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of O2Micro to deliver to the marketplace, and stimulate customer demand therein, for new products and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and/or increases in component costs could have on O2Micro's gross margins; the inventory risk associated with O2Micro's need to order, or commit to order, product components and product capacity in advance of forecast customer orders; the continued availability of acceptable terms of certain components and services essential to O2Micro's business which are currently obtained by the company from sole or limited sources; the effect that O2Micro's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity, availability or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with O2Micro's international operations; the potential impact of a finding that O2Micro has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others, or that any third party may have infringed on O2Micro's intellectual property that may negatively affect O2Micro's business; O2Micro's legal classifications with governmental and regulatory agencies; O2Micro's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers, independent sales representatives, and other resellers of O2Micro's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on O2Micro's sales ability and operating profits; the ability of O2Micro to deliver its products in a timely fashion to its customers, and the possible negative ramifications if such is not possible; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.
Actual results may differ materially due to numerous risk factors. Such risk factors are more fully enumerated in O2Micro's 20-F Annual Filings, Annual Report(s), 6-K's, the Form F-1 filed in connection with the company's initial public offering in August 2000, information posted on our website at www.o2micro.com, and other documents filed with the SEC, NASDAQ or any other public agency from time to time. The statements herein are based on dated information on the dates mentioned herein, which is subject to change. O2Micro assumes no obligation to update or revise the information provided on today, or any other forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other information that may arise. This information only speaks to the respective dates mentioned in said information.
CONTACT: Scott L. Anderson Director of Investor Relations, O2Micro Phone: 408.987.5920, x8888 Email: scott.anderson@o2micro.com
