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QASymphony Unveils 3 Tiers of Software Testing Tools

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Scalable tools for QA people: qTest Project, qTest Pro, and qTest Enterprise, suit every size development project and organization.

Atlanta, GA (USA), May 08, 2014 — QASymphony ( http://www.qasymphony.com ), a leading provider of test management platforms for agile development teams, today formally announced a major new update to its qTest test management platform. This update provides extensive integration capabilities through the formal release of its APIs, support for test automation tools such as Selenium and testNG, and features that help simplify management of large global teams.

Along with new capabilities, QASymphony is also offering the qTest test management solution as three separate editions. qTest Project, Pro, and Enterprise options provide testers with the flexibility they need to gain the benefits across different testing scenarios and Agile strategies. Available in the cloud or installed on-premise, the SaaS tools start as low as $1 per user per month.

While qTest Project is geared for small teams of less than 10 users working on single projects, qTest Pro is for small to mid-size teams looking to upscale and improve test management. qTest Enterprise, as the name implies, is designed to support many users on multiple projects and integrate with other enterprise-level apps.

“We’ve learned a few things from listening to our 8,000+ users, and the one clear message that stands out is that testers in various size teams want a testing tool tailor-made to fit the way they work. The ‘one-size fits all’ approach doesn’t work,” says Vu Lam, QASymphony co-founder. “In short, the qTest platform with various options to choose from enable teams to communicate better and test faster in agile environments.”

The qTest platform provides a collaborative work environment for teams to manage requirements, design test cases, plan test execution, track defects, and generate status and quality-metrics reports. With support for both scripted and exploratory testing, qTest is the only platform that lets you add innovative exploratory to manual and automated test management, creating a consolidated solution that accelerates the testing process to keep pace with today’s rapid agile software development.

Pricing and Support:
Available today, qTest Project ($1/mo.) includes 24×7 email tech support. qTest Pro ($29 per user per month, billed annually) and qTest Enterprise ($49/mo.) additionally include 8×5 online and 8×5 telephone tech support services. Enterprise option includes automation support via TestNG and Selenium services (http://testng.org/doc/selenium.html).

qTest eXplorer, an add-on to qTest that automatically captures a tester’s actions in both text steps and screen captures, is offered at $38/mo. Pay-as-you-go options are available.

qTest arrives fully featured with pre-built integration with popular development lifecycle tools and defect tracking systems with modules that include:

* Test Planning
* Requirement management
* Test case management
* Test execution
* Defect tracking
* Dashboards and Reports
* Built in workflows and collaboration

About QASymphony:
QASymphony is a leading provider of testing solutions that fit the needs of development teams at any size. Whether you are running a small team and need basic testing help or you manage large global teams looking for better coordination and visibility, our test management and agile testing solutions can help. With HQ in Atlanta, GA, and operations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, QASymphony is a software company building tools that accelerate testing, helping you keep up with the pace of agile development. Empowering the QA testing teams for companies such as Good Technology, Silverpop, BetterCloud, and Zappos, QASymphony is a software-loving team, united by a common belief that good software can be delivered fast with high quality.

Website: www.qasymphony.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/qasymphony
Twitter: www.twitter.com/qasymphony

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Essex, MA – USA
+1 (978) 768-6888
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.qasymphony.com

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XebiaLabs Survey Shows Automation and Continuous Delivery are Top IT Projects

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More than 50% of respondents say lack of integration between tools and teams is main challenge.

Boston, MA (USA), May 02, 2014 — XebiaLabs today released the results of its major annual survey that explores trends in software delivery and what is most urgently needed to accelerate and improve these processes. Respondents comprised more than a thousand Dev and Ops managers and C-level executives from banking, energy, manufacturing and other industries.

“From this extensive survey we’ve found that Continuous Delivery is a valid and major initiative for IT organizations in 2014. So if you’re looking to automate that process, you’re in good company,” said Coert Baart, XebiaLabs CEO. “Survey respondents believe there’s plenty of room for improvement in terms of reliability and speed in the application delivery process.”

The majority of respondents indicated that their release process is still largely manual and filled with errors. Participants also see a significant challenge in the lack of internal knowledge and expertise around DevOps and Continuous Delivery, and are looking not just for tooling, but knowledgeable partners to provide guidance and vision.

The results reveal that most companies want to implement more automation and move to Continuous Delivery in 2014. One motivation stands out: once development of a feature or fix is complete, about a third of people said it still takes their organization between a week (32%) and a month (36%) to get it live.

High on the list of challenges cited: “Releasing features is too expensive to carry out as frequently as would be desirable.”

The survey found that while companies are investing more in automating the process of application delivery, they’re increasingly realizing that deployment is only one piece of the puzzle. Most companies now see the rest of the puzzle — the need to embrace the practices and tools that will enable them to improve their software delivery.

Key Findings:
* Automation and Continuous Delivery will be the top two projects planned for 2014. Companies want to deliver higher quality software. Current release processes (largely manual) are filled with error and delaying software delivery.

* While cost and time to market are always important factors, the quality of software delivery will be the key priority for IT organizations.

* There is a clear market drive toward automation in the software delivery process. Lack of automated deployment and testing — and the existence of too many manual-based actions along with misconfigured environments — are big concerns for most companies.

* More than 50% of respondents cited lack of integration between tools and teams, while almost 40% said, “Too many errors/too much rework.”

* Companies expect to deliver up to 20% more applications in 2014 but don’t expect they will be able to hire extra people to support the increase.

* Organizations are looking for guidance and thought leadership alongside new tooling

To view the complete survey, please click here.

About XebiaLabs:
XebiaLabs is the leading provider of delivery automation software that helps enterprises deliver higher quality software faster and more efficiently. XL Platform combines deployment automation, on-demand environment provisioning, Agile test management and enterprise release management for DevOps and Continuous Delivery. Using XL Platform, organizations reduce development applications costs, accelerate application time to market and bridge the gap between Development and Operations. Headquartered in the U.S., XebiaLabs has a world-wide network of sales offices and partners.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Essex, MA – USA
+1 (978) 768-6888
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.xebialabs.com

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threatTRANSFORM Open Source App Jumpstarts STIX-Based Threat Data Classification

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The creators of threatTRANSFORM today announced the release of their open source application designed to streamline the creation, compiling, and publishing of STIX datasets.

San Jose, CA (USA), May 02, 2014 — The creators of threatTRANSFORM (http://www.threattransform.com) today announced the release of their open source application designed to streamline the creation, compiling, and publishing of STIX datasets. Anyone struggling to manage security event classification can utilize the free open source threatTRANSFORM application to improve their MSSP, SIEM, and other big data cyber threat intelligence, management and response programs with the industry standard framework – Structured Threat Information eXpression (STIX™).

STIX is designed for cyber defenders, cyber threat analysts, malware analysts, security vendors, and information security practitioners in defending their networks and systems against cyber threats. STIX provides a common language for describing cyber threat information so it can be shared, stored, and otherwise used in a consistent manner that facilitates automation. threatTRANSFORM allows organizations to begin classifying threat data in an industry-standard way for consistent reporting, analysis and sharing.

“We’ve been working with the open source version of threatTRANSFORM from the very beginning and totally support their commitment to opening it up to everyone – we’re using threatTRANSFORM to integrate our real-time cyber attack intelligence into threat platforms,” said Maurits Lucas, InTELL Business Director at FOX-IT. “For us it was more than the ground-breaking work in using STIX in web platforms and the excellent framework they provide; the threatTRANSFORM guys have provided great support and advice which has helped us to scale our own unique InTELL portal content across multiple continents.”

threatTRANSFORM was created in 2014 by Brad Lindow, Timothy Plocinski, and Demetrios Lazarikos (Laz). Based on the MIT Open Source License, threatTRANSFORM was created out of the need for streamlining the creation of STIX datasets. Everything from analyzing complex information to sifting through machine data, the threatTRANSFORM application provides a powerful template engine. threatTRANSFORM is open source, free and works in nearly any web server. It’s the quickest way to get going with STIX today.

“We’d previously been using a proprietary mechanism of data exchange,” said Rich Reybok, SVP of Engineering for Vorstack. “threatTRANSFORM has really helped us to quickly transition to a preferred STIX standards based method of describing cyber threat information between customers, aiding product adoption.”

threatTRANSFORM has been built from the ground up for ease-of-use, both for the end user and the developer extending the cyber intelligence application code. To begin integrating threatTRANSFORM and take control of your STIX data, please visit http://www.threattransform.com.

About STIX:
The Structured Threat Information eXpression (STIX™) is a language for describing cyber threat information in a standardized and structured manner. STIX characterizes an extensive set of cyber threat information, to include indicators of adversary activity (e.g., IP addresses and file hashes) as well as additional contextual information regarding threats (e.g., adversary Tactics, Techniques and Procedures [TTPs]; exploitation targets; Campaigns; and Courses of Action [COA]) that together more completely characterize the cyber adversary’s motivations, capabilities, and activities, and thus, how to best defend against them. For more information, please visit http://stix.mitre.org.

About Blue Lava Consulting and Blue Lava Labs:
Blue Lava Consulting, and Blue Lava Labs, are proud sponsors of the threatTRANSFORM open source project and application.

Blue Lava Consulting works in a strategic partnership with organizations to assess IT Security programs, IT risks, and build an efficient set of IT Security and Fraud solutions. Blue Lava experience in providing IT Security coaching, IT risk management, and research allows the company to tailor strategies in delivering superior results with the optimum balance of business resiliency and agility. Blue Lava is disciplined to work with organizations in providing a detailed and comprehensive knowledge transfer through engagements. For more information, please visit http://www.blue-lava.net.

threatTRANSFORM PR Contact:
Demetrios Lazarikos (Laz)
Email: press@threattransform.com
http://www.threattransform.com

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Added Features: SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

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The SmartTOP add-on Convertible Top Controller module for Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 allows top operation while driving with just a touch of the button. The top can also be opened or closed from the original factory key remote. Mods4cars just added another useful feature to the product: Motorized side mirrors can now be folded in and out remotely and fully automatically.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), May 02, 2014 — The aftermarket SmartTOP module offered by Mods4cars for Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 makes it possible to open or close the hard top while driving at speeds of up to 60 km/h (~38 mph). Thanks to the one-touch operation, a quick touch is sufficient to start the operation. The top can also be controlled from the original factory remote, using long range RF signals and with full automatic one-touch mode.

Just recently aftermarket electronics specialist Mods4cars added another feature to the module: The side mirrors (factory option for motorized mirrors is required) can now be folded in or out automatically. Two different modes of operation are selectable. They can either be folded in by using a quick button sequence on the remote or they always automatically fold in when the car is locked. Upon unlocking and opening the driver’s door they automatically fold back out.

“We are happy to be able to offer our customers even more comfort and convenience by adding this new feature.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “It is now possible to fold the mirrors in at any time from the remote as needed.” he continues. The full-auto mode saves time and protects the car for people always having to park in tight spaces.

Existing customers get to benefit from the new feature the same way new ones do. All SmartTOP Convertible Top Controllers come equipped with a USB port for quick and easy firmware updates and product configuration via support software available for PC and Mac. Like all other updates, this one is free of charge and available online on the outfit’s website. SmartTOP is a smart investment; owners will always benefit from added features down the road.

The SmartTOP module for the Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 offers a host of bonus features and benefits: Extended range of the remote (RF instead of IR signals), remote control commands for top and windows independently from each other, all 4 windows can be raised while the top is down and it is possible to program the module to give a quick horn chirp confirmation when locking or unlocking the car. An extended mode can be activated which allows top operation to continue while the engine is being started or stopped. Also the entire module can be temporarily disabled via the convenient clear text in-dash setup-menu while retaining all user configurable settings. The kit comes with a full plug-and-play wiring adapter that makes installing and removing possible without leaving any traces or damage.

Mods4cars offers SmartTOP Convertible Top kits for Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Lamborghini, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and Volkswagen: Pretty much all popular modern convertible and roadster models are covered. Kits are available for previous versions of the SLK (R170) and SLK (R171) as well. The SmartTOP kit retails for 249 Euros + tax.

A demonstration can be seen here:
http://youtu.be/5_BHUIB_6qs

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

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Hervé Perrin Joins Business Development Team at Prepay Nation

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Expanding the European footprint for the leading mobile value transfer company.

Berwyn, PA (USA), April 16, 2014 — Prepay Nation, a leading provider of cross-border microvalue and prepaid mobile airtime transfers, has brought on telecom business leader Hervé Perrin as VP of Business Development. Perrin joins Prepay Nation’s team of mobile ecosystem innovators with a mandate to expand the company’s European operations, as well as to invest his expertise in their ongoing development of new and exciting use cases for their award-winning platform.

A globally successful strategist, marketer, and change manager with a significant focus in the telecommunications sector and the EMEA region, Perrin comes to Prepay Nation from director-level positions across the mobile landscape, including MVNO, B2C prepaid airtime transfer, and consultancy organizations.

With 20 years of global leadership experience at companies such as Set Mobile, Telenor, Moov- Subsidiary of Etisalat, Intercel, Telecel, Afritel, and XTS Network, he has worked with and consulted for some of the largest mobile operators in the industry. He is also the founder of Minute Transfer, one of the very first international mobile top-up (IMTU) companies in the world, and served as the startup Managing Director of the first MVNO in sub-Saharan Africa.

Perrin’s achievements bode well for Prepay Nation. His unique profile of having worked at MNOs, MVNOs, vendors and consultancies gives him a valuable perspective on what Prepay Nation has to offer. As the organization seeks to bring their flexible value transfer platform to mobile network operators and service providers around the globe for a variety of use cases, Perrin’s intimate understanding of their needs will prove invaluable.

“Perrin is a strong addition to our team,” said Ajay Goyal, President of Prepay Nation. “He has the kind of insight that can guide us in developing partnership opportunities, as he so clearly knows the inner workings and pain points of our target clients. His success speaks to his abilities, and we are excited to work with him on even greater success for Prepay Nation.”

“Prepay Nation has built not only an impressive global network of operators and retailers, but also a platform so flexible that it presents an incredible opportunity for innovation,” added Perrin. “I am looking forward to breaking new ground on use cases for their value transfer platform—use cases that will disrupt and lead the market.”

About Prepay Nation:
Prepay Nation is a fast growth company in the business of enabling micropayments from one person to another across international borders. Prepay Nation utilizes the prepaid mobile ecosystem to transfer values in the form of international airtime remittance. With mobile operator partnerships in Central America, South America, Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, and a varied distribution channel spanning the US, Canada, and Middle East, Prepay Nation offers its innovative services to expatriates who financially support their loved ones back home. Prepay Nation’s unique business model, highly scalable processing platform, and interconnectivity with mobile operators, allows for instantaneous and no-fee transfers for the consumers and an opportunity to generate significant revenues for the distributors. For more information, visit http://www.prepaynation.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Sarah Feidt
Head of Marketing
Prepay Nation, LLC
1055 Westlakes Drive, Suite 300
Berwyn, PA 19312 – USA
+1 571 213 6609
sfeidt@prepaynation.com

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LAN Systems CEO and VP Elected to the GNFCC Board

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LAN Systems is pleased to announce that CEO Mary Hester and VP Lauren VanBuskirk have been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for a one year term.

Norcross, GA (USA), April 16, 2014 — LAN Systems, a leading IT Support Company, is pleased to announce that CEO Mary Hester and VP Lauren VanBuskirk have been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for a one year term.

“This is such an honor for Lauren, me and LAN Systems we are eager to serve on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,” said Hester. “The GNFCC is an engaged, successful chamber that is focused on growing business and community involvement. We look forward to being an active component.”

The GNFCC Chamber strives to maintain the high quality of life in the area. In a leadership role, the GNFCC is able to provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

About the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce:
The mission of the North Fulton Chamber is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton. The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. We provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live. To learn more, visit: http://www.gnfcc.com

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
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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LAN Systems Participates in Gwinnett Tech IT Pathway Expo

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LAN Systems participated in the Gwinnett Tech IT Pathway Expo hosted at the Busbee Center on the Gwinnett Tech campus.

Berkeley Lake, GA (USA), April 16, 2014 — LAN Systems, a leading IT Support Company, participated in the Gwinnett Tech IT Pathway Expo hosted at the Busbee Center on the Gwinnett Tech campus.

The expo was presented by Gwinnett Technical College, the Technology Association of Georgia and the University of Phoenix to provide students with an overview of tech jobs, a skills workshop and panel discussions on current technology topics.

CEO Hester served on the career panel and said, “It is incredibly important for students to hear the skills, technical and interpersonal, that employers seek in filling positions. Both employers and employees are looking for ways to make technical jobs profitable and rewarding so that they provide a lifetime of benefit to the employee while making a return for the company.”

Gwinnett Technical College provides career-focused education for real-world jobs. They offer many programs of study that include associate’s degrees, diplomas and technical certificates. Additionally, their continuing education programs offer hundreds of seminars, workshops and short courses designed to boost careers and enhance skills.

About Gwinnett Technical College:
Gwinnett Tech specializes in delivering the relevant knowledge that helps students emerge with real-world job skills – skills that lead to successful careers and skills that employers are looking for to grow their companies. Three different types of credit programs – degrees, diplomas and certificates – are offered to fit needs for educational and career goals. For more information, visit: www.gwinnetttech.edu

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
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

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Worldplay™ Sport Brings New Equipment to Children with New Buy One – Give One Program

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Black River Schools’ Equipment Purchase to Benefit Boys and Girls Club.

Holland, MI (USA), April 16, 2014 — Worldplay™ Sport, a West Michigan start-up company, recently rolled out a new Buy One – Give One business model aimed at bringing much-needed sports equipment to schools and non-profit organizations.

Black River Public Schools, located in Holland, Mich., is one of the first organizations to participate, with its purchases being matched with equipment given to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland.

“As a charter school, we look to improve our athletic programs and support the community as well. Working with Worldplay™ Sport, we have been able to partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland to provide basketballs for their after school athletic programs,” said Kyle Lawton, athletic director of Black River Public Schools.

Worldplay™ Sport’s president and co-founder, Chris Timmer, is a firm believer in building leadership, confidence and interpersonal skills through team sports, and Worldplay Sport allows like-minded individuals to help simply by purchasing sports equipment through this giving business model.

The benefits of participating in sports at the primary and secondary schools are well-documented. Worldplay™ Sport’s mission is to ensure kids of all ages have access to sports equipment so they can receive those benefits. In fact, sports have played a major role in Timmer’s life. He explained: “I played a lot of ball as a kid and also through high school and college. I played because I’m competitive and it was fun. But looking back, I appreciate how much I gained through team sports, and how it helped shape my career and my skill set. Now, I see kids that don’t have access to that same experience, either because their school doesn’t have the budget or the local organizations don’t have the resources or simply don’t see sports as a priority.

Timmer added: “So maybe your company donates $500 to the local Boys and Girls Club, and that’s good, don’t get me wrong, but that $500 might go to fix the roof or other maintenance. Now, with WorldPlay™, your company can buy basketballs instead and then the Boys and Girls Club with also receive basketballs. That keeps the game going and gives kids the same tools that I had.”

Worldplay™ Sport has created programs through their giving business model that allow schools, parks and recreation departments, churches, and individuals the ability to purchase products and have Worldplay™ give additional products to those in need.

“We are very excited about the business and its ability to reach athletes in need in the U.S., as well as around the world,” Timmer continued. “We want to give everyone the opportunity to experience the benefits of sports.”

About Worldplay™ Sport:
Worldplay™ Sport is an innovator in the sporting goods industry, providing the opportunity for athletes around the world to share in the benefits of sports. Providing the highest quality sporting goods products through a giving business model, Worldplay™ Sport has designed programs for all levels of sports to give back to the global community.

Press & Media Contact:
Chris Timmer
Worldplay™ Sport
Holland, MI – USA
616-340-0250
c.timmer@worldplaysport.com
http://www.worldplaysport.com

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The 2nd “World Tea & Coffee Expo” ™ 2104 – India’s Only Trade Show Focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors to be held at Mumbai, India from 11th Sept – 13th Sept 2014

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* Supported by many eminent trade bodies including Tea Board of India (Govt of India). Over 6,000 Trade visitors expected. * India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka.

Mumbai, India, April 09, 2014 — The 2nd “World Tea & Coffee Expo” ™ 2014 ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ), India’s only trade show focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai,India from 11th Sept – 13th Sept 2014 (Thursday – Saturday). At this exclusive trade show all leading global companies associated with Tea & Coffee trade will showcase their products and technologies.

For the tea trade professional, there will be access to Tea boards, certifications, new teas and infusions, tea processing and packaging machinery, teabag material manufacturers and allied products and accessories. Aside from the impressive and varied list of exhibitors, there will also be numerous tea tastings and awareness seminars. Coffee too is witnessing strong retail volume growth, owing to growing consumer interest in coffee amidst intensive marketing campaigns by players. The coffee industry will also be strongly represented here. Exhibitors would range from producers and exporters to roasters, machinery manufacturers and coffee-related accessories.

Tea and coffee are among the most popular beverages, consumed both in India and around the world. The top two tea producing nations – China and India, collectively produce about 60% of total global tea output. India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka. India, which exports more than two-thirds of its coffee output, grows coffee primarily in its Southern part. Recently, Coffee too has become very popular in India amongst the youth thanks to entry of new Indian & Overseas chains like Barista, Café Coffee Day (CCD), Costa Coffee, Gloria Jeans, and others. With domestic coffee outlets set to increase manifold over the next 3 years, in addition to foray of global players such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in India, the coffee industry is likely to witness healthy growth in future.

The 2nd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2014 with over 100 exhibitors from 8 countries will thus be an ideal trade platform for those associated with these sectors. Participation at the show will enable one to identify the sectors driving growth as also network with the leading companies, the leading brands. The seminars will offer strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts as to how the market is set to change shall also be given.

The organizer of the show is Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd [SEA], a part of the Sentinel media group. Headquartered in Mumbai (India), SEA is engaged in organizing International Business Conferences and Trade Expos. For further information please log onto http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call in +91 22 28625133 or email to mitesh@worldteacoffeeexpo.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
Cel: +91 98205 03876
Fax: (91 22) 28625133
mitesh@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.publicrelationindia.com
http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com

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Repair vs Replace Household Appliance Question Answered By AAA Appliance Repair Of Deerfield

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AAA Appliance Repair Of Deerfield Offers Guidelines On When To Repair vs Replace.

Deerfield, IL (USA), April 09, 2014 -– Most household appliance owners are faced with the question of whether they should repair or replace a defective appliance. AAA Appliance Repair of Deerfield has developed a logical line of questions for determining the answer to that inquiry. For more information on this subject visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-of-Chicago-AAA/1384198471804927

First, consider the age of the household appliance. Most of them have an average life cycle and after a certain date it is a good idea to replace them.

Secondly, try to ascertain whether or not the household appliance is still under warranty. If so, you may be able to get your unit repaired for free or at a reduced rate.

Next, try to determine the total price of the repair. As a general rule of thumb, if the repair cost is more than half of a new appliance, opt for making the new purchase. AAA Appliance Repair of Deerfield also advised the best time for repairs is when your appliance is still under warranty. Other factors to consider are whether or not the item is obsolete or an antique. For more information on repair vs replace visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Appliance-Repair-Chicago-Best-Rated/1474454779434186

AAA Appliance Repair of Deerfield services all of the Deerfield, IL60015 area and offers a full one year warranty on parts and labor. Among ancillary benefits AAA Appliance Repair offers is free advice on how to maintain your appliances. As an example, for washing machine troubleshooting tips visit: http://emailwire.com/release/127780-AAA-Appliance-Repair-Offers-Washing-Machine-Troubleshooting-Tips.html/

About AAA Appliance Service Center®:
James Dolbeare operates AAA Appliance Service Center®. Since 1950, their factory trained technicians have provided appliance repair and installation services. They are factory authorized for most major brands and licensed by the Cook County Consumer Affairs Department. Their technicians are skilled at refrigerator repair, freezer repair, oven repair, range repair, dishwasher repair, washer repair, and dryer repair.

Submitted By: Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Press & Media Contact:
James Dolbeare
AAA Appliance Service Center®
416 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068 – USA
Phone: (888) 966-1950
Fax: (847) 823-6001
info@flashnewsrelease.com
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