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Entertainment

On The Mike with Mike Sherman is Going International in the Fall of 2010

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In addition to the CBS affiliate MY33, now Direct TV, My Channel UK and CaribVision, the Caribbean Channel all take Mike Sherman’s prime-time TV show from mid-September 2010.

Miami Beach, FL, September 10, 2010 — The prime-time music and lifestyle celebrity-driven TV show, “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” takes things to whole new level this fall.

On the Mike Productions has signed several multi-year deals that will air “On the Mike” on the R&R TV network (Direct TV), My Channel UK (Sky TV), and CaribVision – The Caribbean Channel. All 3 networks will now open the door for Mike to showcase some of the most celebrity-driven music content in the world, to an international audience. The episodes will start airing on September 15th 2010, in rotation, several times a week.

It will soon be possible to watch the greatest artists in music, the most rocking concerts, the sexiest fashion shows, the exclusive red carpet events and, most of all, Mike going one-on-one with the hottest celebrity superstars in the world ( http://wwprpressreleases.blogspot.com/2010/08/justin-bieber-rihanna-and-luciana-are.html ) – in 40 million homes across the US, 10 million homes across the UK, 1 million homes in the Caribbean, covering 32 countries in all, and to be shown several times a week.

“I feel very excited to be able to show the rest of the world what south Florida has been watching for years! What makes our show so unique is that we cover everything from the VMA awards to the Ms Universe Pageant! There is really nothing else quite like it on TV today. Our goal is to appeal to the younger audience and to let them enjoy half an hour of fast-paced, highly entertaining television. We also now have our own iPhone, Android and Blackberry application so our worldwide audience can watch interviews with some of the hottest celebrities in music wherever they are in the world!” says Mike Sherman.

Check your local listings on MY33, [ http://cbs4.com/wbfs ] R&R TV [ http://www.rrtv.com ] (Direct TV, [ http://www.directv.com ] channel 354), My Channel UK [ http://www.countrychannel.co.uk ] (Sky TV, [ http://www.sky.com ] channel 219) and CaribVision [ http://www.caribvision.tv ] – The Caribbean Channel, for dates and times.

About “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”:
“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, VIP and red carpet events, concerts, and A-list celebs. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz.

Press & Media Contact:
Mike Sherman
On the Mike Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue, Suite C2-239
Delray Beach, FL 33483 USA
+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv

http://www.youtube.com/onthemiketv

Real Estate

Florida Refi Explains the New Upcoming FHA Changes!

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I know a lot of you have been hearing about “major” changes coming soon with FHA. Here is some info on what exactly is changing and when these changes will take effect.

Orlando, FL, September 08, 2010 — CHANGE #1 — On September 1, 2010, HUD released Mortgagee Letter 2010-28 regarding changes to FHA mortgage insurance premiums. The letter states that, on August 12, 2010, the President signed into law new legislation which allows HUD to increase the amount of the annual mortgage insurance premiums charged for FHA single family housing mortgage insurance programs. For purchase and refinance transactions, HUD has decided to raise the annual premium which is collected on a monthly basis (the “monthly MI”) and simultaneously lower the upfront mortgage insurance premium (the “MIP” which is typically financed into the loan) “so that FHA is in a better position to address the increased demands of the marketplace and return the Mutual Mortgage Insurance (MMI) fund to congressionally mandated levels without disruption to the housing market.”

Effective for FHA loans with case numbers assigned on or after October 4, 2010, the upfront mortgage insurance premium for purchase and refinance transactions will change from 2.25% to 1.0%. The annual mortgage insurance collected on a monthly basis (the monthly MI) will change to the following:

LTV — Annual Premiums for Loans > 15 Years
= or 95% — 90 basis points

Let’s look at a scenario and see how this will affect a typical homebuyer. Let’s say a buyer is purchasing a home at a price of $150,000 with maximum FHA financing (meaning they’re only making the minimum 3.5% down payment) and they’re getting a 30-year fixed at 4.25%. Because they are making a 3.5% down payment ($5,250), their base loan amount is $144,750.

Scenario Calculated Using Current Guidelines — Scenario Calculated With Upcoming Changes

Annual Mtg Ins. Premium: $3,256.88 — Annual Mtg. Ins. Premium: $1,447.50
Total Loan Amount: $148,006 — Total Loan Amount: $146,197
Monthly Principal & Interest: $728.10 — Monthly Principal & Interest: $719.20
Monthly Mortgage Insurance: $66.34 — Monthly Mortgage Insurance: $108.56
Total Payment Before Taxes & Insurance: — $794.44 Total Payment Before Taxes & Insurance: $827.76

So as you can see, the borrower’s payment will be higher with the new changes but my take on it is: in the whole scheme of things, when buying a $150,000 home, it’s not as “major” as some may lead you to believe. Not a HUGE deal when you really look at the numbers.

On September 3, 2010, HUD released another mortgage letter (2010-29) and it is regarding minimum credit scores and loan-to-value ratios. The three main changes, also effective for case numbers assigned on or after October 4, 2010, are:

1) Borrowers with a minimum decision credit score at or above 580 are eligible for maximum financing.
2) Borrowers with a minimum decision credit score between 500 and 579 are limited to 90 percent LTV.
3) Borrowers with a minimum decision credit score of less than 500 are not eligible for FHA-insured mortgage financing.

This is not a significant change because we (as most lenders/banks/brokers) are not financing FHA borrowers with less than a 620 credit score anyway. I don’t feel that these changes will affect you or your buyers much at all. Again, nothing too “major”.

Some good news is: we’ve heard nothing else more about the maximum interested party contributions lowering from 6% to 3% since HUD’s mortgagee letter released 01/20/10. In this mortgagee letter, HUD stated that this change will be “posted in the Federal Register in February, and after a notice and comment period, would go into effect in the early summer.” We should all be glad that this hasn’t officially rolled out (yet) because I feel that this change would have a much greater impact on us and our clients than any of the above. If we hear something more about it, I’ll let you know.

Again, if you have any questions or concerns or if you’d like to further discuss any of this, please let me know. As always, thank you for your business!!

Please visit: http://www.FloridaRefi.net

Press & Media Contact:
Mark Daniel
Florida Refi
Orlando, FL 32811
407-494-5397
Mark@TopKeyRealty.com
http://www.FloridaRefi.net

Technology

eGestalt Voted Breakthrough Technology Vendor Finalist at XChange 2010 Event

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eGestalt Technologies Inc., a world leading provider of information security and IT-GRC solutions for all enterprises, today announced it was voted as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology Vendor category at the prestigious XChange XCellence award ceremony.

Santa Clara, CA, September 09, 2010 — eGestalt Technologies Inc. ( http://www.eGestalt.com ), a world leading provider of information security and IT-GRC (governance, risk management and compliance) solutions for all enterprises, today announced it was voted as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology Vendor category at the prestigious XChange XCellence award ceremony at Everything Channel’s XChange Americas event recently held in Dallas, Texas.

In June 2010, eGestalt announced SecureGRC™, a patent-pending cloud-based SaaS solution that addresses all the enterprise needs around information security, compliance and risk management and provides automation and integration of policy controls to manage security and IT-GRC related issues.

XChange Americas is the largest IT channel event of the year, attracting over 1,000 attendees. This 3.5 day event brings together over 250 solution providers and leading industry vendors in diverse technology areas to build business relationships.

Having recently announced its Managed Compliance Provider channel strategy and program for the IT-GRC industry, eGestalt’s SecureGRC solution ( ) met the following five eligibility requirements to capture a large number of votes on the Breakthrough Technology Vendor ballot.

* New or enhanced product introduced to the channel in the past six months.
* Product creates new revenue streams and business opportunities.
* Product is a solution that channel partners would want to represent.
* Product contributes to solving real business technology needs; and lastly:
* Strong market opportunity for this product.

“To win recognition by the largest gathering of IT channel partners in the industry is a vote of confidence in our innovative IT-GRC cloud solution along with our unique channel based Go-to-Market strategy,” said Anupam Sahai, President, eGestalt Technologies Inc. ( http://www.egestalt.com ) “To meet any compliance requirement is a complex and expensive proposition especially for SMBs; that the channel recognizes our SaaS-based solution as being ideal for this market shows the pent-up demand for a simple IT-GRC managed compliance service.”

The XChange XCellence Awards winners are selected by top solution providers at each event and honor the vendors with the most exceptional products, programs and technologies.

Of interest to channel partners is that SecureGRC reduces the total cost of ownership by as much as 10x, making it ideal for cost-conscious small and mid-size organizations. Based on SecureGRC™, ( http://www.egestalt.com/securegrctm.html ) for the first time the channel can now deliver low-cost, high-value compliance services to their clients with unparalleled economics that are unprecedented in the industry.

Sponsored by Everything Channel Events, the XChange XCellence Awards measure business and technology integrator perceptions of vendor products, services, and programs during an XChange event. XChange attendees evaluate and score each vendor’s presentation, message and presence throughout the event, and awards are presented during the XChange XCellence Awards luncheon.

About Everything Channel:
Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com/.

About eGestalt Technologies Inc.:
eGestalt Technologies Inc. is a world-class, innovation driven, leading provider of cloud-computing based enterprise solutions for Information Security and IT-GRC management. eGestalt is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has offices in US, Asia-Pacific and Middle East. The Consulting and development team in eGestalt Technologies in India was founded in 2007 by former Intel and IBM executives.

For further information about the company, please visit http://www.egestalt.com. For further details please call (408) 689-2586 or email sales@egestalt.com.

All trademarks contained within this press release are the sole property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(401) 349-3369
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.egestalt.com

Software

Virtosoftware Releases Virto Ajax Calendar 3.7 with Support of Google Calendar as a Data Source

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Virtosoftware released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.7 – a new version of the powerful web part for calendar planning and management in Microsoft SharePoint. Integration with Google Calendar is the most important new feature of the version.

San Francisco, CA, September 09, 2010 — Virtosoftware released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.7 — a new version of the powerful web part for calendar planning and management in Microsoft SharePoint. Integration with Google Calendar is the most important new feature of the version.

Virtosoftware has released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.7 – a new version of its most popular web part for Microsoft SharePoint with additional tools for effective calendar planning and management that now supports Google Calendar ( http://www.virtosoftware.com/blogs/updates/archive/2010/09/07/virtosoftware-releases-virto-ajax-calendar-3-7-with-support-of-google-calendar-as-a-data-source.aspx ) as a data source for calendar events in addition to SharePoint lists, SQL tables, Exchange Calendar and XML files. Virto Ajax Calendar is designed to provide SharePoint users with extended features and capabilities that are not available in the standard SharePoint calendar, substantially expanding its functionality and effectiveness.

Originally Virto Ajax Calendar ( http://www.virtosoftware.com ) supported SharePoint lists and SQL tables and as sources of information to be displayed in the SharePoint calendar. Later on, Microsoft Exchange Calendar was made available as another Virto Ajax Calendar data source, while version 3.5 for the first time were able to use XML files in such quality. The new version offers an updated multiple data source support. In version 3.7 the fifth data source is available: now Virto Ajax Calendar is able to display information from Google Calendar. The new version is fully compatible with both SharePoint 2007 and SharePoint 2010.

With Virto Ajax Calendar 3.7 ( http://www.virtosoftware.com ) one can easily create, view, manage and delete Google Calendar events in his SharePoint calendar, being sure that all the data in both SharePoint and Google calendars will be fully synchronized. Up to date Virto Ajax Calendar is the only SharePoint web part that provides users with opportunity to manage calendar entries from almost all possible sources: SharePoint lists, SQL tables, XML files, Microsoft Exchange Calendar and Google Calendar. To our knowledge none of the components that are available on the market allows for such an extended calendar data sources except Virto Ajax Calendar 3.7 which is already available for purchasing at very attractive price.

The new version of Virto Ajax Calendar ( http://www.virtosoftware.com ) and the recent versions of all other SharePoint web parts by Virtosoftware are available at http://www.virtosoftware.com. Visit the web site for more information about other products by Virtosoftware, trials, news, prices, special offers and updates as well as installation and user guides, and do not for get to follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/virtosoftware.

About Virto Software:
VirtoSoftware, a Microsoft Gold-Certified partner, designs and builds innovative web parts for Microsoft® SharePoint® 2007 and 2010. Our comprehensive lineup includes calendar, alerts, collaboration, workflow and administration capabilities for SharePoint users.

More than 1500 users around the world have chosen our products to enhance their SharePoint activities. Virto Software is headquartered in 4 with offices worldwide. For more information or to browse Virto Software’s products, please visit http://www.virtosoftware.com or contact us: sales@virtosoftware.com

Press & Media Contact:
Ms. Olga Kiner
PR Manager
Virtosoftware
San Francisco, CA 94101
+1 323 319 511
o@virtosoftware.com
http://www.virtosoftware.com

Home & Garden

Wyedean Hardwood Flooring – Suppliers of Quality Wooden Flooring & Laminates

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Gloucestershire based company Wyedean Hardwood Flooring is a great choice when you are looking to buy wooden flooring and laminates for your home or office.

Gloucestershire, UK, September 04, 2010 — Wyedean Hardwood Flooring ( http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk ) can supply their products either online or from their showroom in Coleford. You can choose from solid wood flooring, engineered wood flooring or laminates, there are many different styles in each range.

With years of experience in hardwood flooring you can be assured of friendly expert advice on the products and the best way to fit them if you are doing it yourself. There is also a page full of information on fitting your flooring.

Wyedean Hardwood Flooring pride themselves on offering the best possible prices in the United Kingdom. The website is full of huge discounts on all types of wood flooring including solid and engineered.

Wooden flooring is becoming more and more popular with home owners throughout the UK with many house buyers looking for it as a ‘must have’ before purchasing. Wooden flooring can not only help to make your house more saleable but also give it a luxurious look and feel.

Solid real wood flooring is the most expensive option with laminate being the cheapest. Real wood is very durable and will stand the test of time as it can be sanded and treated to look like new again. The next option is engineered wood flooring, this is real wood but with a plywood layer underneath, it is cheaper that solid wood. Laminate is a built up of multi synthetic layers laminated together. It can take on the appearance of any type of wood but it isn’t as durable or insulating as real wood. Laminate is a cheaper option for those who want the look of wood but without the expense.

If you would like more information on the products offered by Wyedean Hardwood Flooring ( http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk/ ) then why not visit the website or give them a call on 01594 810110.

The website can be found at http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk. You can purchase their products either through the secure online checkout system or by ordering over the telephone. Free delivery is offered on all products over the value of £300 + VAT.

About WyeDean Hardwood Flooring:
WyeDean Hardwood (wdhflooring.co.uk) is situated in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. We import quality Hardwood flooring from around the word at competitive rates which we can then offer to you. From an ultra-modern lacquered to a hand distressed Dark Oak, we have the right product for you.

Press Contact:
Dave Cole
WyeDean Hardwood Flooring
WyeDean Hardwood Ltd
Unit 5 & 6 Forest Of Dean Business Park, Stepbridge Road
Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ
Tel: 01594 810110
Fax: 01594 810101
wdflooring@clearwebservices.com
http://www.wdhflooring.co.uk

Home & Garden

Beat the Rust this Winter With the Range of Products from Rust Stop Shop and Park Home Protection

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The Rust Stop Shop and Park Home Protection are now tackling the problem of rust together, offering a wide range of products aimed at helping everything from motor homes to speed boats beat the onset of rust this winter.

Gloucestershire, UK, September 04, 2010 — The Rust Stop Shop and Park Home Protection are now tackling the problem of rust together, offering a wide range of products aimed at helping everything from motor homes to speed boats beat the onset of rust this winter.

Rust is often considered to be a winter problem but it is often more aggressive in the summer than in the winter as the rusting process accelerates with the higher temperature. So as we approach the end of the summer and into winter those of you with motor homes, cars, classic cars, bicycles, fishing equipment and boats should look to treating and containing the rust that has developed during the summer and stop it getting worse over the winter when salt aggravates the problem.

The range of products that RustStopShop ( http://www.ruststopshop.com ) currently offer are listed below and are tried and tested and will serve you well in your battle against not only rust but all corrosion.

Corrosion Block – Corrosion Block has its roots in the aviation and marine industries. It is a very efficient anti-corrosion treatment, which is also an excellent lubricant and penetrant. It stops rust dead on contact. It forms an ultra thin barrier film that will protect against corrosion for up to 18 months (dependant upon location). It is also available as a salt water tolerant grease which lasts up to 5 time longer than conventional grease and it stops corrosion! Its protective ingredient is active and only needs to be reloaded when it is depleted.

Oxycon – Oxycon ( http://www.ruststopshop.com ) is an industrial grade rust converter/primer. It is used extensively in the industrial and marine environments. It is a complex combination of tannic acid and modern polymer technology. It forms a durable blue/black primed surface, which is in itself protective, and is able to receive most mid and top coat paints, for even better protection.

CAT 2 – The CAT 2 electronic rust protection system is designed to operate in the automotive environment. Its sophisticated electronics generate a protective electron field within the metal fabric of the vehicle. This protective field disrupts the normal rusting process by generating readily available free electrons, which in the rusting process are taken, leaving the steel intact.

Zinga – Zinga is an industrial grade product ( http://www.ruststopshop.com ) used extensively in marine and industrial applications. It offers hot dip galvanising performance in locations where dismantling is impractical or impossible. It will not distort or destroy fragile items needing galvanic protection. Zinga can be sprayed, brushed or rolled, dries to a grey finish and accepts most conventional paints.

Capt Tolley’s Creeping Crack Cure – Capt. Tolley is the perfect sealant for the do-it-yourselfer and professional alike. It can fix rainwater leaks in flat roofs, masonery and joinery, and in the bathroom and kitchen it can seal sinks, shower trays, worktop joints, inset sink surrounds and such like.
So, pick up the phone and call us for FREE on 0800 084 2343 for a no obligation chat or visit our website – http://www.ruststopshop.com to find out more information.

Press & Media Contact:
Dennis Park
Park Home Protection
Crow Ash Road, Berry Hill
Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 7RB
United Kingdom
0800 084 2343
parkhomes@clearwebservices.com
http://www.parkhomeprotection.co.uk

Marketing

MyTekLife Magazine and SweepstakesHub.com to Partner on Sweeps, Product Reviews and Social Marketing for Leading Brands

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Unique package offers one stop for brands of all sizes.

Tempe, AZ, September 03, 2010 — MyTekLife magazine and SweepstakesHub.com today announced a strategic alliance that will offer high-exposure sweepstakes, product reviews and social marketing to major brands and companies introducing new products and services.

Under the arrangement, companies can have a product/service reviewed in MyTekLife while offering that same product/service as a sweepstakes/promotion at SweepstakesHub.com ( http://www.sweepstakeshub.com ). MyTekLife will chronicle the user experience with the product of the sweepstakes winner in the magazine’s next issue – bringing the brands’ promotions in the digital world and the consumer experience full circle.

Both companies have also retained Black Dog Promotions ( http://www.blackdogpromotions.com ) to handle the public relations and social marketing for each brand featured through this alliance. Black Dog has a social network with access to millions of Facebook friends and Twitter followers. It will strategically place the products and services featured through this program via its vast network.

Ed Martinez, founder and editor-in-chief of MyTekLife, commented that, “Many brands use contests, product reviews and word of mouth to get the word out on their products and services. We have now have a means for these brands to have an all in one solution.”

Rod Benadon, CEO and co-founder of SweepstakesHub.com, said, “At a time when consumers increasingly resent being marketed to, interactive promotions like sweepstakes, promotions and giveaways are a form of marketing that consumers actually like.”

About MyTekLife Magazine:
MyTekLife features compelling stories about people who have been impacted by technology in unique ways. Behind each innovation, there is a personal story to be told. The magazine highlights experiences and achievements in film, music, aviation, automotive, science, history and discovery, as well as the latest in green innovation. MyTekLife’s mission is to educate, entertain and inspire by sharing the humanity behind technology. Visit MyTekLife online at http://www.myteklife.com

About SweepstakesHub.com:
A California-based private company focused on the rapidly growing niche of promotions, giveaways and sweepstakes within the more than $148 billion annual advertising market. Brands use the Internet for lead generation. Consumers use it to find cool, free stuff. SweepstakesHub.com delivers to consumers a free trusted source for premium-branded promotions, sweepstakes and giveaways. Comprehensive, reliable and easy to navigate. SweepstakesHub.com delivers to brands a space that connects their promos with their constituents. Visit SweepstakesHub.com online at http://www.sweepstakeshub.com.

Source: MyTekLife Magazine, L.L.C

Press Contact:
Scott Kelly
MyTekLife Magazine, L.L.C
60 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Suite 9090
Tempe, AZ 85281
+1-480-206-3435
scott.kelly@myteklife.com
http://www.myteklife.com

Technology

Virtosoftware Releases Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 with Extended Integration with Microsoft Exchange

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Virtosoftware released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 – a new version of the powerful web part for calendar planning and management in Microsoft SharePoint with extended integration with Microsoft Exchange Calendar and localization to Swedish language.

San Francisco, CA, September 02, 2010 — Virtosoftware released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 – a new version ( http://www.virtosoftware.com/virto-ajax-sharepoint-calendar-microsoft-exchange-edition.aspx” ) of the powerful web part for calendar planning and management in Microsoft SharePoint with extended integration with Microsoft Exchange Calendar and localization to Swedish language.

Virtosoftware has released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 – a new version of one if its most popular web part for Microsoft SharePoint with additional tools for effective calendar planning and management. Virto Ajax Calendar is designed to provide SharePoint users with extended features and capabilities that are not available in the standard SharePoint calendar, substantially expanding its functionality and effectiveness. Among the most important features of the product of Virtosoftware that are not available as a standard SharePoint features are: combining events from several different data sources (SharePoint lists, SQL Tables, Microsoft Exchange, XML) in single calendar, adjustment optional tooltips, audience targeting support, customizable views and many others.

Integration with Microsoft Exchange is an important feature of Virto Ajax Calendar. In version 3.0, released half a year ago, Virtosoftware allowed using Microsoft Exchange as a source of calendar events for the first time. Since that time SharePoint users can view, edit and manage events from any number of Microsoft Exchange calendars in a single SharePoint calendar with full synchronization of SharePoint and Exchange calendars.

Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 ( http://www.virtosoftware.com/virto-ajax-sharepoint-calendar-microsoft-exchange-edition.aspx ) is the next step towards deepening the integration between SharePoint and Exchange. With the new version SharePoint users can accept and decline Microsoft Exchange appointments in their SharePoint calendar. Accept and decline options are now available in an appointment tooltip displayed in the SharePoint calendar. If a user assigned to an appointment she can either respond to an invitation e-mail in Microsoft Exchange or just click “Accept” or “Decline” in her SharePoint calendar.

In version 3.6 Virtosoftware also makes a present to some of its Scandinavian clients adding the Swedish localization. Swedish has become the seventh language of Virto Ajax Calendar. In addition to Swedish and English Virto Ajax Calendar is also available in German, French, Russian, Spanish and Chinese. The company continues to work on other localizations of Virto Ajax Calendar and plans to release several more in the nearest future.

The new version of Virto Ajax Calendar and the recent versions of all other SharePoint web parts by Virtosoftware are available at http://www.virtosoftware.com. Visit the web site for more information about other products by Virtosoftware, trials, news, special offers and updates as well as installation and user guides, and do not for get to follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/virtosoftware.

About Virto Software:
VirtoSoftware, a Microsoft Gold-Certified partner, designs and builds innovative web parts for Microsoft® SharePoint® 2007 and 2010. Our comprehensive lineup includes calendar, alerts, collaboration, workflow and administration capabilities for SharePoint users.

More than 1500 users around the world have chosen our products to enhance their SharePoint activities. Virto Software is headquartered in 4 with offices worldwide. For more information or to browse Virto Software’s products, please visit http://www.virtosoftware.com or contact us: sales@virtosoftware.com

Press Contact:
Ms. Olga Kiner
PR Manager
Virtosoftware
San Francisco, CA 94101
+1 323 319 511
o@virtosoftware.com
http://www.virtosoftware.com

Technology

eGestalt Launches Industry’s First “Managed Compliance Provider” Channel Program Servicing SMBs Small Businesses Hungry for a Cost-Effective, High-Value IT-GRC Solution

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Program enables channel partners to deliver a high margin, recurring revenue based managed compliance service offering with minimal touch using a SaaS delivery model.

Santa Clara, CA, September 02, 2010 — eGestalt Technologies Inc. ( http://www.eGestalt.com ) announced the launch of an innovative, channel friendly, Managed Compliance Provider (MCP) channel program that enables service providers including value-added resellers (VARs), managed services providers (MSPs) and managed security services providers (MSSPs) to deliver an affordable cloud- and SaaS- based, low-touch, high-margin, recurring revenue stream driven managed security and compliance offering.

In June, 2010, eGestalt announced SecureGRC™, a patent-pending cloud- based SaaS solution that addresses all the enterprise needs around information security, compliance and risk management and provides automation and integration of policy controls to manage security and IT-GRC related issues. The combined security monitoring and IT-GRC solution provides automation and integration of policy controls in a ready-to-use framework that includes context-based inference engines, alert processing, logging and monitoring. Of interest to channel partners is that SecureGRC reduces the total cost of ownership by as much as 10x, making it ideal for cost-conscious small and mid-size organizations. Based on SecureGRC™, for the first time the channel can now deliver a low- cost, high- value compliance services to their clients that has unparalleled economics that is unprecedented in the industry.

The Managed Compliance Provider (MCP) program ( http://www.egestalt.com ) is based around an unique and proprietary “cookbook”, that explains in simple steps how to get started with the managed compliance offering, through creation of collateral, training, implementation, and delivery, on-going play-books as the business is up and running, and everything in between.

“Our MCP Program is designed to benefit service providers including MSPs, MSSPs and security Distributors and VARs who wish to offer their clients a high-margin, recurring-revenue based managed compliance service in the lucrative security and IT-GRC space., “This channel partner program is unprecedented in the industry. By delivering a cloud based security and compliance solution through SecureGRC, we are enabling channel partners to offer managed compliance services with minimal touch to their customers at unprecedented cost of ownership that our customers have been asking for,” said Jim Hare, VP of World wide SalesBusiness for eGestalt.

“What’s more, our managed compliance GRC solution is highly competitive since it offers a low-cost, high-value monthly subscription based, pay-as-you-grow alternative, finally making it affordable for small and mid-size organizations that operate in highly regulated industries,” said Hare.

“We use eGestalt ( http://www.egestalt.com ) to automate the collection of information from current patch management, vulnerability scanning, firewalls, IDS, etc. that were previously manual,” said Robert Klotz, VP of Technology at Akibia, based in Westborough, Mass. Akibia offers an AssuredCompliance service and since 1988 has been a leading provider of data center, network and compliance services. “Our AssuredCompliance service ties together all compliance mandates into a single framework which allows the customer to reduce costs, increase efficiency and manage risk.”

SecureGRC comprises the following ready-to-use compliance control kits: PCI-DSS 1.2, ISO 27001/27002, CobiTt, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and other country specific frameworks that are ready to use out-of-the-box. Forthcoming is support for Basel II Accord and FISMA.

eGestalt is looking for qualified channel partners who want to help their clients solve and automate the complexities and high costs associated with maintaining and enforcing security and compliance around PCI, SOX, HIPAA/HITECH, ISO, GLBA and other mandatory government and industry regulations that affect most business operations.

Why Join the SecureGRC Managed Compliance Provider Program?
* Catch the momentum: Join the value-add partner program that is setting the pace in the industry
* Reap rewards: Team with the best to add value for customers and drive growth and profitability with eGestalt
* Position your company to take advantage of more sales opportunities than ever before
* The SecureGRC MCP program is designed to make your partnership with eGestalt as productive-and profitable-as possible
* Ideal launch pad for Managed Service Providers who plan to offer audit, compliance, and security services

For further details please call (408) 689-2586 or email sales@egestalt.com. For further details about the product, please visit http://www.egestalt.com

About eGestalt Technologies Inc.:
eGestalt Technologies Inc. is a world-class, innovation driven, leading provider of cloud- computing based enterprise solutions for Information Security and IT-GRC management. eGestalt is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has offices in US, Asia-Pacific and Middle East.

The Consulting and development team in eGestalt Technologies in India was founded in 2007 by former Intel and IBM executives.

For further information about the company, please visit http://www.egestalt.com

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LAN Systems Honored in Third-Annual MSPmentor 250 Report

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LAN Systems a leading Atlanta Managed Services firm, has landed on Nine Lives Media Inc.’s third-annual MSPmentor 250, a global report that identifies the world’s leading managed services executives, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches and community leaders.

Norcross, GA, September 02, 2010 — Mary Hester, CEO of LAN Systems a leading Atlanta Managed Services firm, has landed on Nine Lives Media Inc.’s third-annual MSPmentor 250, a global report that identifies the world’s leading managed services executives, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches and community leaders.

The complete report is available now at: http://www.MSPmentor.net/top-250-people

“It is an honor to be included with the best-of-the-best in Managed Services firms,” said Mary Hester, CEO, LAN Systems. “This year we are focused on increasing offerings and value to our customers. By helping our customers use their IT systems strategically, they gain a competitive advantage which is essential in this economy.”

“MSPmentor congratulates Mary Hester and all of the experts identified within the MSPmentor 250 report,” said Amy Katz, CEO of Nine Lives Media Inc. “We hope the MSPmentor 250 serves as a global Rolodex that allows MSP industry leaders to quickly network with one another.”

The third-annual MSPmentor 250 report is based on a global survey of MSPmentor readers, conducted from May through July 23, 2010. The resulting report represents MSP experts in North America, Europe, Australia and emerging managed services markets across the globe.

MSPmentor and its readership are uniquely positioned to identify the world’s top managed services experts. Ranked among the world’s top 100,000 Web sites according to Alexa.com, MSPmentor is the world’s leading managed services blog and community – and the ultimate guide to managed services.

About Nine Lives Media Inc.:
Nine Lives Media Inc. ( http://www.ninelivesmediainc.com ) defines emerging IT media markets and disrupts established IT media markets. The company’s first five web sites ( http://www.MSPmentor.net, http://www.MSPtweet.com, http://www.TheVARguy.com, http://www.VARtweet.com and http://www.WorksWithU.com) are the leading blogs and destinations for their respective industries.

For More Information:
Nine Lives Media Inc. and MSPmentor, Joe Panettieri, Editorial Director, joe@ninelivesmediainc.com or 631-423-3536

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in Metro Atlanta and is expert in computer system and network design. Installation, administration and support is delivered by its team of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE) and Cisco Certified Network Associates (CNNA). LAN Systems is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and are authorized partners with Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Novell and Citrix to name a few. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com.

Press Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
Business Development Manager
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com