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Sublime Galleria Presents Performance/Interactive Art at The Collection, UB City

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In association with Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology.

Bangalore, India, December 11th, 2014 — Sublime Galleria, South India’s leading art gallery, reputed for introducing the most innovative art forms to Bangalore, showcased performances/ interactive art at The Collection, UB City this evening. This initiative was in association with the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology. Since many of the exhibits/performances were being showcased only for one evening, Bangalore’s art aficionados turned up in full strength to make the most of the event and marvel at the creative genius of the artists.

A major attraction was the ‘Tate: Global Art Space’ exhibit – a collaborative project with TATE UK, Central St Martins London, Kochi Muzhris Biennale and Srishti, which was one of the highlights of the event. The exhibits are a result of collaborations between Indian and international artists and left everyone awed with their effects.

Sharing her thoughts on Sublime’s latest exhibition, Uzma Irfan – Director, Prestige Group and Founder – Sublime Galleria said, “Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology is making a serious breakthrough in new art forms through innovative thinking and of course, the immense dedication of all associated with it. We, at Sublime, are very happy to support them in their efforts. Each and every exhibit showcased was truly unique… kudos to all the creators for their inspired thinking!”

The ‘Srishti Interim Showcase’ featured the following exhibits at The Collection, UB City:

Project | Venue | Time
1. Dynamic Geometries | Ground Floor | 07:15pm
2. Performing Systems | Piazza | 08:00pm
3. Story of Light | Sublime Galleria | 09:00pm
4. Sonic Beams | PDR, Oakwood Residences | 07:00-10:00pm

In addition, the following was also featured on the 11th and will be showcased until the 12th of December 2014 at The Collection, UB City:

Date | Project | Venue
11th & 12th Dec | TATE: Global Art Space | Sublime Galleria

About the projects:

* Dynamic Geometries
A collaborative site-specific multimedia performance by reputed international dancer/choreographer, Sonia Rodriguez and respected filmmaker, Ujjwal Utkarsh, using movement, music, digital art and sound. The collaboration is with the Attakkalari Talent Academy and Srishti. The overarching theme aims to showcase how the urban environment /architecture of our cities influence our experience, evokes our memories and fuels our imagination.

* Performing Systems
Created by Sofy – media artist and educator working with video, interactivity, projections, code, paper, and salvaged material. “Performing Systems” is a live interactive performance with light and sound, using generative electronic music and art that takes an iterative form. The focus is visual composition, writing one’s own performance software and performing.

* Story of Light
This has been created by Yashas Shetty (artist and educator working between various disciplines including installation, sound, software and biotechnology) and Jatin Vidyarthi (sound artist and electronic music producer). In this exhibit, the artists along with the students have explored the nature of light as a medium and re-imagined light through installations, sound works and other experiments in the form of sonic works, kinetic sculptures, interactive installations and films, which will be showcased in ‘The Story of Light Festival’ in Goa. The year 2015 is the ‘Year of Light’ at the festival and CEMA at Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology has been invited as a content partner, and to showcase work at this reputed festival.

* Sonic Beams
Created by Professor Cathy Lane (composer, sound artist, lecturer and researcher) and Sindhu Thirumalaisamy (artist and filmmaker), “Sonic Beams” is a sonic/audio/visual installation that locates itself to the lighthouses in Fort Kochi and around Kochi. Utilizing maritime history, myths, local folklore, oral history, shipping records, architecture, data, sounds of ships, waves, etc. the project aims to create a narrative, frame an archive and provide a dynamic experience of life around the sea.

* TATE: Global Art Space
Created by Michelle Williams Gamaker, whose work deals with performances and complex renderings of reality via documentary, fiction and video installation in collaboration with artist and textile designer, Meera, “Global Art Space” is a collaborative project with TATE UK, Central St. Martins London, Kochi Muzhris Biennale and Srishti. It explores and interacts with the local environment in London and India via performance and photography with the view to show artistic interpretations to a wider (global) audience through TATE Gallery, online exhibition and the Biennale in Kochi. The participation is about reenacting, recreating, and reinterpreting the artistic ‘Generative’. A group of students in CSM, London, and Srishti School Bangalore have already created this generative in the first part of the project, led by artist Michelle Gamakar. The outcome will be a series of exhibitions in all the venues mentioned above.

About ‘The Interim’:
The Interim operates as an inter-disciplinary open-ended platform and framework for learning through engagement with various artistic and creative practices and processes.

Projects curated are socially and culturally contextualized with art and design, leading students beyond the campus and classroom into the public realm. The Interim functions as a community arts initiative to explore contemporary social-cultural and political issues. Rural migration, religious diversity, class, money, caste, loss of traditions, creeping in of new traditions, commercialization, abundance of technology and the ubiquity of information, and gender politics are some of the realities than bind and shape our interactions. These realities create conflicting values and result in contrasting economic and social development, often leading to political apathy, corruption, etc.

It is in this space that art and media can be used as interventions to initiate dialogue, provide new spaces and places of expression, document and archive loss, memory, understand how natural phenomenon (climate, sound pollution, genetic crops, etc.) interact with the social world to create sustainable frameworks for engagement and change.

The project pragmatically pushes the boundaries of experimentation with various forms of expression, participation and narration. Through a variety of lenses, paradigm, practices and materials, the students work with ideas and concepts in the field with artists and designers to explore, create, understand, represent, and construct our understanding of our social and natural realities.

For further information:
Urmila Biswas
Lateral Thinkers Communications
M: +91 98860 99736
E: contact@marchingantsllp.com
W: http://www.sublimegalleria.com

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SmartTOP Add-On Top Module for Jaguar F-Type Convertible Now Available

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Effective immediately the after-market SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars is available for the Jaguar F-Type. The module allows convenient one-touch opening and closing of the top from the console switch. It also enables remote top operation from the original key fob. These main functions along with some bonus features make daily use of the convertible more convenient.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), December 05, 2014 — The SmartTOP kit aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars announced in August for the Jaguar F-Type Convertible is now available and in stock. “After completion of the first production run of the custom designed Plug-and-Play wiring adapters, the first modules were shipped in mid-November.” explains PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “We already received positive feedback as well.” he continues.

The add-on SmartTOP kit offered by Mods4cars makes top operation more convenient by enhancing the console switch with one-touch operation. It is no longer necessary to hold down the switch for the entire time. A quick touch is enough to start a full automatic opening or closing cycle. Additionally it is programmable if the windows should open or close afterwards.

SmartTOP also allows remote control of the top from the original key fob. A quick key combination is enough. “SmartTOP customers can open the convertible top while still approaching the car and drive off top-down.” says Sven Tornow. No changes need to be made to the original keys or receiver system.

The newest Mods4cars product also comes with a host of bonus features such as separate control of the windows from the remote and an option to reverse the console switch direction. All features can be programmed individually to taste. An extended mode can be activated that allows starting or stopping the engine while the top is moving and it is possible to temporarily disable the entire module while retaining all user settings.

The kit ships with a custom designed Plug-and-Play wiring harness adapter which allows anyone to install it in minutes. Connection between the module and car electronics is made by simply plugging in two connectors. Original parts were used to guarantee a perfect and secure fit. No cutting or splicing of any wires is necessary. Everything can be removed without leaving any trace or damage.

The SmartTOP module comes equipped with a USB port for quick configuration and firmware updates via Mac or Windows PC. Updates and support software are available online, free of charge. “Once you buy a SmartTOP, you always have an up-to-date product.” Sven Tornow concludes.

Mods4cars offers the SmartTOP line of products with kits available for these popular brands: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and Volkswagen.

The kit for Jaguar F-Type Convertibles is available for 299 Euros + tax.

A product demonstration can be seen here:
http://youtu.be/Vrs2ma9bwb0

Further details:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Entertainment

Author Writes Book to Teach Children About Caring For Foster Animals

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“The Adventures of Sir Buddy and Mr. Pupples – The Rescue”.

Kill Devil Hill, NC (USA), December 05, 2014 — Author Richard McEwan says that if you teach children how to care for pets, they also learn also how to care for people. That’s one of reasons why he recently wrote the children’s book “The Adventures of Sir Buddy and Mr. Pupples – The Rescue” newly released by Halo Publishing International. Inspired to write because of his grandchildren’s love of books and he and his wife’s love of fostering animals, the book introduces children to fostering a pet and tells a story of the rescue of a lost puppy.

“I hope that when a child sees a stray dog or cat, that they think about the story and how the puppy, Mr. Pupples, was found and saved,” says McEwan. “Once a child finds a stray animal, their next step is to immediately get an adult involved.”

An avid dog-lover who with his wife, Christie, has fostered about 50 dogs over a period of 5 years, McEwan is retired and cherishes their two dogs that they had originally fostered, and a cat that had been a stray kitten. He says fostering animals from your local animal shelter or SPCA is a good way to keep them from being euthanized.

“Pets are great companions. Not only are they fun to be with, they can help you get exercise,” say McEwan who enjoys taking his dogs for walks with his wife. “And, who loves you more than your dog?”

“I think children will love this beautifully illustrated story with a great message about pet care,” said Halo Publisher Lisa M. Umina.

You can purchase “The Adventures of Sir Buddy and Mr. Pupples – The Rescue” at http://www.HaloPublishing.com. It sells for $16.95. McEwan says he has written two more children’s books with the same two characters – Sir Buddy and Mr. Pupples. They will be released at a later date.

Biography:
Richard McEwan retired to the Outer Banks of North Carolina after a long career in sales, marketing and advertising. He lives with his wife, Christie, and their two dogs, Buddy and River, one cat named Oyster and many photos of foster dogs. Together, McEwan and his wife, have three children and four grandchildren. Visit his website at http://www.twodogstales.com and follow him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/twodogstales.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 700-176
San Antonio, TX 78213 – USA
+1 877-705-9647
contact@halopublishing.com

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Pro Surfer Peter Mendia Signs with FiiK USA’s Electric Skateboard Division

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FiiK USA is pleased to announce the addition of pro surfer Peter Mendia to the illustrious group of brand ambassadors representing its Electric Skateboard Division.

Boca Raton, FL (USA), December 05, 2014 — FiiK USA is pleased to announce the addition of pro surfer Peter Mendia to the illustrious group of brand ambassadors representing its Electric Skateboard Division.

Among the most renowned surfers in the country, Florida-based Mendia has been surfing professionally for more than 20 years. He is the epitome of the kind of raw and powerful talent that charges heavy conditions with finesse and confidence, according to National Sales and Marketing Manager Chris Sears. “Pete’s insatiable thirst to chase large swells puts him in heavy scenarios across the globe; yet, he always looks as comfortable as he does while packing huge lefts on special occasions at home,” Sears said. “He hails from West Palm Beach—just down the road from our corporate offices—which should come in handy during typical Florida flat spells and when his Billabong-sponsored Mendia Boarding School is in session.”

Aaron Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer of FiiK USA, adds: “We look forward to seeing the incorporation of FiiK’s Electric Skateboard lineup in his surf camps, which will enable him to provide his students lessons in power surfing, speed control, and just keeping it fun when Palm Beach County is in its typical summer doldrums.”

Although Mendia is a highly esteemed surf pro, he is also known as a devoted husband and father who strives to involve his family in his life as much as possible. Not surprisingly, his children share his talent and penchant for surfing, evolving into mini chargers. Whether he’s sharing his passion with his own children, at his boarding school or with his peers, Mendia promotes the concept that surfing is ultimately about having fun.

Mendia joins current team riders Joel Parkinson, Bede Durbidge, Owen Wright, Tyler Wright, Oney Anwar, Reno Makani and Corey Howell. In addition to representing FiiK USA and Billabong, Mendia is also sponsored by Proctor Surfboards, Freak Traction, Zippo, Nomad Surf Shop, Fin-S, Electric, and WaveJet.

For more information about FiiK and its electric skateboards, please contact Chris Sears at 855-344-5669 or visit http://www.fiik.com.

About FiiK:
FiiK, which stands for “Future Is In Knowledge,” is the global leader in electric skateboards. The company’s skateboards—created by brothers Matt and Daniel Quinn of Queensland, Australia—are well-known for their premium quality and extreme performance. FiiK’s revolutionary boards feature exclusively designed Lithium-Polymer (LiFePo4) battery packs, Stepless Digital Throttle, Anti-Lock Braking, and LED safety lighting. They come in a range of distinctive styles that casual riders and sports enthusiasts can enjoy, whether they’re cruising on paved surfaces or riding off road. FiiK is the largest supplier of electric skateboards worldwide, with divisions near South Florida in the United States; Munich, Germany; Saint Eval in the UK; Auckland, New Zealand; and Brisbane, Australia.

Press & Media Contact:
Chris Sears
National Sales and Marketing Manager
Fiik Skateboards LLC
999 W. Yamato Rd, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431 – USA
+1 855-344-5669
info-us@fiik.com
http://www.fiik.com

Technology

Best Places to Work LAN Systems Named #3

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No. 3 Small employer in Atlanta is LAN Systems, a leader in Business IT Support, in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s.

Berkeley Lake, GA (USA), December 05, 2014 — No. 3 Small employer in Atlanta is LAN Systems, a leader in Business IT Support, in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s.

Every two weeks, LAN Systems CEO Mary Hester hands out payroll checks to her employees, even though almost everybody has direct deposit. The reason? It’s a chance to say, “Thank you,” she said.

Prior to this year, Hester had considered entering Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Best Places To Work contest, but hadn’t pulled the trigger. This year she did, and doing so paid off: LAN Systems finished third in the small employer category.

LAN Systems provides information technology services for small to midsized businesses, and helps them choose the best services to fuel growth — including setting up cloud-based systems for companies that don’t have an IT team. “We want to help small businesses be competitive and IT is their competitive advantage,” said Hester, who bought LAN Systems in 2008. “You can’t grow a company today without some serious IT and without knowing how to use it.”

With an MBA and a background in electrical engineering, Hester’s initial hiring plan was more akin to how she’d staff an engineering firm: have a recruiting firm identify candidates, senior management interview them and then, ultimately, they’d meet with Hester. “It didn’t work,” she said. So she flipped the system. Now candidates interview with her first. “The majority of the people in the company are team players. They believe that for them to do better, you need to do better,” Hester said. “It’s why I believe we’re on this list. We hire smart, bright people and point them in the right direction.

Hester encourages employees to try new things. “It’s OK if it’s not perfect. Some people think that if they try and they make a mistake they’ll be chastised for their mistakes,” she said. She’d rather them try and, if it doesn’t work out, learn from mistakes. “I like them to think, think, think and to look at things. It gives them a chance to make a difference and to use their intelligence,” she said.

“I sincerely have nothing derogatory to say about my company as I have great affection for it,” said one of LAN Systems’ 15 employees in a survey taken as part of the Best Places To Work program. “Don’t take my word for it, go and meet with the people at LAN Systems, Mary the owner, Terry, Lauren or Joe or Aitor — any one of them will do. I think you will see why I enjoy working there so much and why so many of our customers trust us to help them with their vital IT infrastructure.”

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta IT Support company that 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 the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
4711 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Berkeley Lake, GA 30092 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems CEO Among Finalists for WIT Women of the Year

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Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO a leading Atlanta Business IT Support provider, was selected as one of the top three nominees in the Small/Emerging Organization category.

Berkeley Lake, GA (USA), November 29th, 2014 — Women in Technology (WIT) yesterday announced the nine finalists for its 2014 WIT Women of the Year in Technology Awards. Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO a leading Atlanta Business IT Support provider, was selected as one of the top three nominees in the Small/Emerging Organization category.

WIT Women of the Year 2014Mary Hester is the CEO of LAN Systems which provides IT solutions in the Greater Metro Atlanta Area. LAN Systems is dedicated to providing business technology that makes businesses more competitive and solutions that work for people. Mary brings extensive experience managing a support and service group renowned for its “Best in the Industry” rating and standards. She is an expert in customer loyalty and retention. She has designed and delivered numerous training courses and workshops on a variety of topics. Mary is an Electrical Engineer that believes her greatest strength is her ability to connect with people and understand their unique technology needs. Mary has worked for many years with utilities on security and other topics. She is active in the industry and serves on several technology boards and committees. Mary has an MBA from UGA and LAN Systems was named to the Bulldog 100 Class of 2013: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses.

Each year, WIT recognizes the accomplishments of Georgia’s top women leaders in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and the impact they’ve made in their communities. Only three finalists from each category, representing Small/Emerging, Medium/Mid-Size and Large/Enterprise businesses, are selected.

“This is such an incredible honor,” said Mary Hester, CEO. “Being named as a finalist among such a group of accomplished women is quite fabulous and overwhelming.”

The winners of each category will be announced at the Women of the Year in Technology Awards gala and dinner on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at the Georgia Aquarium.

Presented by Infor, the WIT Women of the Year in Technology Awards is also sponsored by a host of other companies. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.mywit.org/signature-events/wit-s-women-of-the-year-in-technology-presented-by-infor/sponsors.

For more information about the awards, visit www.mywit.org/WOTY.

About the Women of the Year in Technology Awards:
Since 2000, Women in Technology has celebrated female technology executives for their accomplishments as leaders in business, visionaries of technology and women who make a difference in their communities. Qualifying nominees hold business or STEM leadership roles within a technology organization in Georgia or they maintain STEM leadership positions within a non-technology organization. Winners are selected in three categories: Large/Enterprise business (companies with more than 2,500 employees); Medium/Mid-Size business (companies with 251 to 2,500 employees); and Small/Emerging business (companies with 250 employees or less).

About Women in Technology:
With a vision of making Georgia the state with the highest percentage of women in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workforce by the year 2020, Women in Technology (WIT), an Atlanta-based organization, passionately supports women at every stage of their STEM careers – from the classroom to the boardroom. The organization enables women to build strong networks, develop leadership skills and advance their careers. Through the WIT Foundation, the organization educates and encourages girls and young women to pursue STEM careers with programs like Girls Get IT and WIT on Campus. Reaching more than 1,000 professionals annually through its programs and with 100+ volunteers, WIT has become the largest, most active organization of its kind in the region.

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Computer Support company that 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 the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
4711 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Berkeley Lake, GA 30092 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

Technology

XebiaLabs Offers Free Community Edition of XL Deploy & XL Release

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Helping teams build real Continuous Delivery pipelines and deploy to middleware.

Boston, MA (USA), November 22nd, 2014 — To introduce the DevOps community to the powerful benefits of launching applications to the market via automation, XebiaLabs today announced it will offer free community editions of both XL Deploy and XL Release. The company, a leading provider of enterprise software that enables DevOps and Continuous Delivery, is committed to empowering software developers to apply agility to their application release process with delivery automation solutions that add visibility and speed to the process. Fully-functional community editions of XL Deploy and XL Release can be accessed by visiting XebiaLabs.com and will allow along with 30 days of full technical support.

“What we are introducing is incredibly powerful and flexible pipeline orchestration and deployment automation at a time when users are realizing that scripting everything themselves, or using scripting frameworks, isn’t the answer,” said Andrew Phillips, XebiaLabs VP of Product Management.

International corporations such as General Electric, Expedia, Xerox, KLM, and Société Générale use XL Deploy and XL Release to get applications into customer hands while reducing costly errors and downtime. CIOs, development managers and professionals in quality assurance, testing and operations at these organizations view the fast conversion of good ideas into marketable software as a critical imperative that drives business success.

About XL Deploy – Agentless Deployment Automation:
XL Deploy is the leading Application Release Automation software that helps organizations deliver higher quality software faster. XL Deploy is agentless, model-based and fully automates the last mile of the Continuous Delivery process by eliminating the need for scripting.

XL Deploy also features out-of-the-box integration with all leading build, provisioning, middleware and cloud solutions. The solution combines intelligent deployment automation, a rich content set covering everything from Docker to WebSphere, and seamless integration into the application delivery ecosystem.

About XL Release – Continuous Delivery Pipeline Orchestration:
XL Release allows users to orchestrate their Continuous Delivery pipelines end-to-end. Users can analyze and progressively automate their release process while gaining enterprise security and control, handling pipeline dependencies, risk, and impact. XL Release is built for the enterprise with the security, access control, LDAP integration, and calendar integration one would expect delivered right out of the box. The solution offers a complete audit trail for the entire release process.

XL Release can track and measure release progress and identify challenges early on as a situation evolves, repeat or skip tasks or phases as needed. Teams can evolve towards Continuous Delivery and finally integrate release management and execution while providing a path to fully automated delivery pipelines, resulting in the faster delivery of software.

Tech Support for Community Editions of XL Deploy, XL Release:
Unlike most community editions, XebiaLabs will offer free technical support for up to 30 days. Users can be up and running in 15 minutes. For more information visit http://xebialabs.com/products/ or call (866) 656-4408 or write to sales-us@xebialabs.com.

“Current software development processes cannot keep pace with the demand for the faster delivery of software,” said Coert Baart, XebiaLabs CEO. “While application development times have accelerated of late due to Agile, scrum and other methodologies, deployment best practices have not kept pace, resulting in a significant bottleneck at the point of application release.”

About XebiaLabs:
XebiaLabs is the fastest-growing, leading global provider of automation software for DevOps and Continuous Delivery helping companies to accelerate the delivery of new software. XebiaLabs’ products provide the automation, efficiency and insight organizations need to meet the demand for faster software deployment cycles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Boston, XebiaLabs has a worldwide network of sales offices and partners. For more information, please visit www.xebialabs.com.

Press Contacts:
Heather Sill Moses, VP Marketing, hmoses@xebialabs.com

Victor Cruz, Principal, MediaPR.net, vcruz@mediapr.net

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Marblehead, MA – USA
+1 (781) 990-3463
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.xebialabs.com

Business

12th Edition Of The China Products Exhibition – India’s Unique Multi-Sector B2B Trade Show

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* Interact with and source directly from more than 170 manufacturers from Hong Kong, Macau & Provinces from Mainland China. * Showcasing more than 20 product verticals. * Insightful industry and business.

Mumbai, India, November 22nd, 2014 — On the back of 11 successful exhibitions, the 12th edition of “China Products Exhibition” will take place from 18th – 20th December, 2014 at Hall V, the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon(East), Mumbai, India.

One of the most renowned multi-sector B2B trade show in India -the China Products Exhibition 2014 -will showcase products spanning more than 20 industries and verticals from Sichuan, Ningbo, Xiamen, Wuhan, Dalian, Gansu and Guangdong provinces of China. Products on exhibit will range from Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, Household products, Furniture and fixtures, LED and Lighting products to Fashion Jewellery, Gifts and Accessories, Apparel and Textiles to Machine Tools, Industrial goods, Building material and equipment, etc.

More than 10,000-12,000 trade buyers from across India will visit this 3 day event, taking advantage of viewing the wide range of quality Chinese products from various sectors at one central location.

To enhance business opportunities, there will be special networking reception pavilions, one-to-one business matching for buyers and industry seminars, all aimed at deriving maximum benefit in minimum time.

The Exhibition assists Indian businesses in meeting their future business partners from China, Hong Kong and Macao to help produce high quality products at lower manufacturing expense and logistics costs.

This is a platform which will introduce contemporary technology and innovative products to Indian entrepreneurs and assist them in bringing the right products for the large domestic markets.

The China Products (Mumbai, India) Exhibition has been endorsed and supported by leading trade bodies in India including the Indian Merchants’ Chamber (IMC), All India Association of Industries (AIAI), India-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCCI) and SME Chamber of India.

The organizers of the show are China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Guangdong Provincial Committee, Sub-councils of Commercial Industry, Ningbo, Hangzhou, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Co operation of Guangdong Province and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute. The show is managed by Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd.

For further details please log on to: www.chinamumbaiexpo.com

Press & Media Contact:
Mitesh M Kapadia
Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services
B-603, Samajdeep, Near Bhanu Park/Seasons Restaurant
Adukia Road, Off S V Road
Kandivli (W), Mumbai 400 067 India
Tel: (91 22) 28625131/32
Fax: (91 22) 28625133
Cel: +91 98205 03876
mitesh@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.publicrelationindia.com
http://www.chinamumbaiexpo.com

Entertainment, Shopping

Jaguar ‘Trousseau Week 2014’ All Set to Celebrate the Diverse Cultural Beauty of the Traditional Indian Wedding

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Presented by The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria and supported by the Prestige Group, Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will be on from 21st to 30th November 2014.

Bangalore, India, November 19th, 2014 — India is probably the only country in the world to boast of such a widely diverse population, comprising of people from different religions, cultures and communities. With varied traditional wear, rituals and customs, India is also considered an extremely colorful country, with more than two thousand ethnic groups, living together in unity. The 5th Edition of ‘Trousseau Week’ aims to celebrate the rich cultural diversity and traditions of the Indian wedding.

Presented by The Collection, UB City in association with Sublime Galleria and supported by the Prestige Group, Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will be on from 21st to 30th November 2014. The 10-day long wedding festival will provide all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs under one roof, with the help of some of the trendiest international and national luxury brands in the world today on one hand, and Indian artisans and weavers on the other.

Sharing her thoughts on this year’s line-up of activities, Uzma Irfan – Additional Director, Prestige Group and Founder, Sublime Galleria said, “One of the most beautiful qualities of the Indian culture is that it is inclusive. The younger generation is not just limiting themselves to their own rituals and customs, but celebrating all traditions and festivals across communities as one unit. Also, with a rapid increase in the number of inter-religious and inter-communal marriages, people have started adopting the best from all cultures across the country. This year, ‘Jaguar Trousseau Week’ will focus on the rich culture and heritage that defines an Indian wedding, with special emphasis on the artisans who have helped keep our traditions alive by their contribution to the handloom/handwoven industry.

About Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014:
An Indian wedding today includes the most fun rituals from all cultures and is an amalgamation of activities leading up to the actual wedding. The ‘Sangeet’ ceremony, which was primarily a North Indian custom, has now found its place in every wedding across the country. And even though people have adopted the Western culture with fervor in India, what has remained constant is traditional clothes and jewellery, donned by everyone – family and friends alike, during the various wedding ceremonies. This year’s Trousseau Week pays a special tribute to the artisans who have contributed immensely to keep this industry alive. The festival will provide an opportunity to all visiting UB City to try their hand at some interactive weaving, guided by a weaver, at a handloom that will be installed there. Pragati Mathur – Textile Designer and Weaving Artist who is bringing this to UB City will also be available to accept orders for the elusive handloom/handwoven sarees, shawls, dupattas and wall textiles, etc. Orders can be placed on the basis of samples available for visual reference. In addition, Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will provide the best of wedding couture, wedding planners, designers, wedding photographers, banquets, tourism boards and international & national luxury brands, all on one platform.

This year’s theme is “The Traditional Indian Wedding” and the fluid expanse of The Collection, UB City will be transformed to complement this theme. The space will be accentuated with theme-based installations like an enormous wedding cake, a bejeweled groom pagdi, photo frame hangings, and an in-lit elephant sculpture. Smaller rituals will also be depicted using similar installations. For example, a giant groom mojri will be installed for the ‘Joota Chupai’ ceremony, larger than life kaliras will be installed to speak of the associated ceremony, and a decorated swing will be installed to signify yet another South Indian custom – ‘Oonchal’.

Lounges at Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014:
In its 5th Edition, ‘Trousseau Week’ has truly surpassed all previous benchmarks. With participation from stalwarts of the fashion design industry like Neeta Lulla, Raghavendra Rathore, JJ Valaya and Satya Paul, the event this year is a dream come true for brides and grooms to be. Now to plan the perfect wedding couture for their dream wedding, they will not have to travel to either Mumbai or Delhi. They can interact with the best designers in India and try out their latest collections, all in UB City. In addition, soon to be brides and grooms can also check out the sought-after F-Type and XJ models of Jaguar, which will be present at The Collection, UB City throughout the event.

The Harman Luxury Audio Group in association with Audisee is bringing the pinnacle of home cinema experience to Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014. An exclusive acoustically treated Luxury Theatre Room is being organized at Soul City, Oakwood. This will feature a 7.2 channel calibrated home cinema system from JBL Synthesis – one of the finest brands in Luxury Audio. The legendary Harman brands, coupled with the technical expertise of Audisee ensure that true cinema experience can be brought into one’s home.

Sl. No. | Lounge | Category | Dates

1. 3-D Design Décor – Dinaz Noria | Wedding Planner | 20-30 November

2. Emirates | Airlines/Tourism | 20-30 November

3. Aloft | Banquets/Pre-wedding Celebrations | 20-30 November

4. Amos Moses Photography | Wedding Photographer | 20-30 November

5. Manikantan Ramanath | Wedding Photographer | 20-30 November

6. Harman Luxury Audio Group – Audisee | Luxury Audio Equipment | 28-30 November

7. A.S. Motiwala | Fine Jewellery | 21-23 November

8. JJ Valaya | Designer | 20-24 November

9. Neeta Lulla | Designer | 20-29 November

10. Raghavendra Rathore | Designer | 20-24 November

11. Satya Paul | Designer | 20-30 November

12. Prestige The Man Store | Designer Boutique for Men’s Apparels & Accessories | 20-30 November

13. Pragati Mathur | Exclusive Handloom/Handwoven Apparels | 20-30 November

14. Angsana Oasis Spa & Resorts | Spa for Pre & Post Wedding Treatments and Therapies | 20-30 November

15. Mirrors & Within | Nail Art & Kerastase Rituals | 22-30 November

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About the Opening Night:
The Opening Night of Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 will depict a modern day full-fledged ‘Big Fat Indian Wedding’. It will feature Seven Acts that encapsulate the idea of ‘seven Steps To Forever’ – a plethora of Indian wedding cultures and traditions that showcase the life of a wedding through customized entertainment acts that will portray simple stories of joy and union. The seven acts will include:
* A Grand Proposal
* Punjabi Roka
* Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
* Muslim Mehendi
* Band Baja Baraat
* Christian Wedding Vows
* Reception Party

Adding to the magic of the entertainment planned is the fact that it will be performed by world-renowned dancer, Terence Lewis’s troupe, who are being flown down from Mumbai, exclusively for this. Terence Lewis is known as the master of Contemporary Dance and has become a household name since he became a judge on ‘Dance India Dance’, one of the most popular and respected reality dance shows in India.

All the brands housed within The Collection, UB City will be an integral part of the acts: Brands include Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Canali, Corneliani, Crabtree & Evelyn, Davidoff, Diesel, Diani Jewels, Emporio Armani, Estee Lauder, Ethos Summit, Good Earth, Hackett, Hartman, Imagine, Jimmy Choo, Lalique, Lladro, Louis Vuitton, Minawala, Michael Kors, Mirrors & Within, Montblanc, Oma, Omega, Paul Smith, Rado, Rolex, Salvatore Ferragamo, Shimmer, Tag Heuer, Tumi, Turquoise & Gold, Villeroy & Boch, Zimson.

Another major attraction of this event will be the launch of reputed award-winning jewelers – A.S. Motiwala’s latest collection, ‘ASM Aisha’, created exclusively for Jaguar Trousseau Week 2014 in Bangalore. A.S. Motiwala will be showcasing this ethereal collection at Sublime Galleria from 21st to 23rd November 2014.

About ‘ASM Aisha’:
Comprising regular occasion wear, the pieces from this collection have been designed to create a special look and appeal to women for all occasions. The collection pays tribute to diamonds of all shapes and is desirable for its contemporary designs and world-class craftsmanship. These pieces are rare and unique with a distinguished aura of their own.

Additional Events:
* Oberoi Hotels (21 November 2014)
Bhuvan Ravishankar – Pastry Chef, Oberoi Hotels will conduct a demonstration of two easy-to-make mini desserts ideal for a bridal shower. Tasting portions of the same desserts will be available for the audience. In addition to this, there will be dummy wedding cakes on display to showcase the varied wedding cake options available at the Oberoi.

* International Jazz Festival (27-29 November 2014)
The first of its kind in Bangalore, the Total Environment Jazz Festival will showcase International Jazz contemporaries like James Carter, Helen Sung and Yuri Honing among others across Mainstream, Funk, Afro and Latin Jazz.

* Pink Floyd Tribute Band (30 November 2014)
Audience at UB City will be entertained with a Pink Floyd Tribute Band on Sunday – 30 November 2014.

Sponsors for the Event:
* Jaguar – Title Sponsor
* A.S. Motiwala – Co-Sponsor
* Prestige Group – Supported By
* Harman-Audisee – Associate Sponsor
* Black Dog Sparkling Water – Associate Sponsor
* Peroni – Associate Sponsor
* Oakwood Premier Prestige – Hospitality Partner
* Phase 1 – Event Partner
* Fever 104FM – Radio Partner

About Trousseau Week:
Conceptualized by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Executive Director, Prestige Group & Founder, Sublime Galleria in 2010, Trousseau Week is a one-stop solution for all Wedding Planning, Design and Consulting needs. Trousseau Week, which has grown to become a landmark annual wedding festival for all brides and grooms to be, was also awarded the ‘Biggest Fashion Event of the Year’ by Deccan Chronicle in 2011 and ‘Lifestyle Event of the Year’ by WOW Awards 2014 for ‘Trousseau Week 2013’. Visit the Official Website of Trousseau Week for more information – http://www.TrousseauWeek.com.

For further information:
Urmila Biswas
Mobile: +91 98860 99736
Email: contact@marchingantsllp.com
URL: http://www.TrousseauWeek.com

Automotive

SmartTOP Add-On Convertible Top Controller for Audi A3 Cabriolet Now Available

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Effective immediately the SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller made by Mods4cars is available for the new Audi A3 Cabriolet. The add-on module allows use of the top with convenient one-touch operation. It also allows controlling the top from the original factory remote key fob.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), November 17th, 2014 — The SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller for the new Audi A3 Cabriolet is now available. This marks the fifth new product release by Mods4cars this year. “We are happy to be able to offer our SmartTOP kit so soon after the Audi A3 Cabriolet got introduced.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. The module can be installed quickly and offers some neat, intelligent features that make daily life with the convertible more enjoyable and fun.

The SmartTOP brings convenient one-touch operation to the console top switch. It is no longer necessary to hold the switch for the entire duration of the operation. A quick tap is enough to set the top in motion and fully automatically open or close it. SmartTOP customers get both hands back on the steering wheel immediately.

Additionally it is possible to control the convertible top and the windows from the original key fob remote while the car is parked. A quick key combination starts a full automatic top operation. “The top can already be opened while still walking up to the car. And of course it is possible to quickly close the top from afar at the first sign of impending rainfall.” Sven Tornow continues. Neither the keys nor the receiver system needs to be modified.

Like every other SmartTOP product, this one for the Audi A3 Cabriolet comes with some bonus features. The windows can be controlled separately from the top by remote. The top can be controlled from the door handle on cars equipped with the keyless entry system. It is possible to reverse the direction of the console switch if desired. An extended mode can be activated which allows turning the engine on or off while the top continues moving. All functions can be programmed individually according to taste. The entire module can be deactivated temporarily while retaining all user settings.

The kit comes with a custom designed Plug-and-Play wiring adapter for extremely simple and foolproof installation. The connection between the SmartTOP module and the vehicle electronics is made by merely connecting a couple of plugs. No wires need to be cut, soldered or spliced, leaving the car in absolute original condition after removal of the kit. The SmartTOP module also has a standard USB port built in for quick firmware updates and configuration of the settings via PC or Mac. Updates and support software are available free of charge online.

Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars offers a whole line of SmartTOP products with kits available for the following popular brands: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and Volkswagen. Also for the older Audi A3 (8P chassis) and Audi’s A4, A4, TT Roadster and R8 Spyder SmartTOP kits are available.

The SmartTOP kit for the new Audi A3 Cabriolet is available for 249 Euros + tax.

A product demonstration can be seen here:
http://youtu.be/xhznEwKasRA

Further details:
http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com