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Guardtime Partners with Japan Drones Delivering Keyless Signature Infrastructure for Drone Security

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Guardtime today announced it is partnering with Japan Drones, the leading developer of custom software for miniature Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) selling into the Japanese market.

Tokyo (Japan) | Palo Alto, CA (USA), March 27, 2013 — Guardtime ( http://www.guardtime.com ), the leading provider of Keyless Signature Infrastructure (KSI) technology for the authentication of electronic data, today announced it is partnering with Japan Drones, the leading developer of custom software for miniature Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) selling into the Japanese market.

Keyless Signatures provide proof of signing time, signing entity and data authentication while the verification of the signature can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party.

Ensuring the absence of malware and confidence over the integrity and authenticity of software on UAVs is an absolute must.

CEO Randy Mackay of Japan Drones said, “By using keyless signatures to sign source code stored in Github, but also access logs and compiled binaries, we have a completely mathematical and independent audit trail over the provenance of electronic data executing on our UAVs as well as the real time video and telemetry data that is being recorded.”

“Guardtime’s KSI technology is completely unique in that there are no keys to be compromised, thereby vastly simplifying the cost and complexity relative to using key based cryptography,” said Mackay.

“The threat of malware is a huge issue for drone manufacturers and operators,” said Mike Gault, Guardtime CEO. “Being able to have mathematical certainty over the integrity and authenticity of executing software is a major step forward. With KSI it is possible to verify the provenance of the executable binaries independently from any human being.”

Ahto Buldas, Guardtime Chief Scientist, said: “Guardtime is thrilled to be partnering with Japan Drones and seeing KSI being used for such an important application. Recent events have shown that quantum computing is becoming a reality and the need for post-quantum cryptography such as KSI is clear.”

Most recently, Guardtime announced a partnership with the Estonian Government for securing records in select state registries. Guardtime also announced a partnership with the Philippines Government to validate physical document integrity and with China Telecom, the largest fixed line telecommunications service provider in the People’s Republic of China, establishing China Telecom as a Keyless Signature service provider via its Tianyi 3G platform.

About Japan Drones:
Japan Drones specializes in custom software development for miniature UAVs primarily for the Japanese Market with applications including volcano research and surveying. Japan Drones CEO Randy Mackay is an executive board member of the Mini-Surveyor Consortium, which aims to complete development of a commercial use, safe and dependable multicopter platform for Japan within two years.

About Guardtime:
Guardtime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to authenticate electronic data. Guardtime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of signing time, signing entity and data integrity while the verification of the signature can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party. Guardtime’s mission is to change the world to one in which Keyless Signatures are ubiquitous and a natural part of the everyday data lifecycle, whether on disk, in transit, or in the Cloud. Visit http://www.guardtime.com for more information about keyless data authentication.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net Inc
Boston, MA – USA
+1 978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.guardtime.com

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Survey Finds Application Deployments Fail up to 30%

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XebiaLabs reports Continuous Delivery, Deployment Automation top IT executives 2013 agenda.

Boston, MA (USA), March 20, 2013 — XebiaLabs, the leading provider of Application Release Automation for the continuous delivery of enterprise software ( http://www.xebialabs.com ), today released the results of a survey conducted over a four-month period to assessApplication Release Automation trends among a key global group of DevOps professionals and C-level executives representing financial services, insurance, healthcare and technology companies with more than 1,000 employees.

The overarching results reveal organizations regard their current application release processes as deficient and are actively seeking to automate “the last mile” of their release process as they look to automate their enterprise application release management to a greater degree.

The survey also indicates organizations are actively looking to implement solutions that help them move away from expensive, error-prone “big bang”releases and towards a continuous delivery approach.

Key Application Release Automation Trends:
* 75% of respondents give their deployment process a failing grade.
* Deployments fail 10-30% of the time.
* 57% of respondents feel there is room for improvement in their release process.
* 48% say inconsistency across their environment and applications is their biggest challenge in the deployment process—followed by dependency on expert resources (40%)and processes that move too slowly (38%).
* 29% list increased efficiency as the top benefit of deployment automation followed by release acceleration (23%) and error elimination (19%).

Continuous vs. Manual Application Deployment and Delivery

Organizations are actively researching solutions that will eliminatemanual deployments, which require a greater effort in terms of scripting and troubleshootingthat also increases in direct proportion to deployment volume. In contrast, with continuous delivery the focus shifts to building a deployment pipeline first, allowing for any number of deployments in a given time period without significantly impacting cost. Ongoing investments are capitalized due to the regular release of new features.

“Our survey indicates a clear need for automation in the application release process,” said CoertBaart, XebiaLabs CEO. “We are also seeing a trend towards choosing “off-the-shelf” solutions rather than developing in-house. Given these market trends, many organizations are feeling some urgency and realizing there are real business benefits to automating their application deployment strategies.”

More than 130 DevOps executives from mid to large-sized companies responded to the survey between October 2012 and January 2013. XebiaLabs asked participants to share their current release management process and pain points as well as their key initiatives for 2013. The survey’s margin of error was plus or minus five percent.

To view the complete Application Release Automation Trends survey results, visit: Http://go.xebialabs.com/Survey2013.html

Press & Media Contact:
Heather Moses
VP of Marketing
XebiaLabs
98 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114 – USA
(866) 656-4408
hmoses@xebialabs.com
http://www.xebialabs.com

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Guardtime and Estonian Center of Registers Adopt Keyless Signature Infrastructure for Authenticating Digital Records

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Guardtime, today announced it is working with the Estonian Center of Registers and Information Systems(RIK) to authenticate their digital records.

Tallinn (Estonia) | Palo Alto, CA (USA), March 20, 2013 — Guardtime ( http://www.guardtime.com ), the leading provider of keyless signature technology for validating the authenticity of digital data, today announced it is working with the Estonian Center of Registers and Information Systems(RIK) to authenticate their digital records.

Financed by European Union Structural Funds, physical documents in the RIK archives of Succession Register and Chamber of Notaries are being digitized and stored in a digital archive.

The authenticity of the records in the digital archive is secured by Guardtime Keyless Signatures, ensuring the data integrity of both the digitized document and database record and matching the two.

Using Keyless Signature Infrastructure, the authenticity of all the records is periodically verified, the re-verification happens automatically, meaning that the information about the integrity of the stored records is always up to date and any breaches create an alert immediately.

“Our company’s roots are in Estonia, and we’re obviously happy to further contribute to securing the electronic data that Estonian State keeps on behalf of its citizens,” said Mike Gault, CEO of Guardtime. “Long-term electronic archives like Succession Registry have retention periods of multiple lifetimes and having Keyless Signatures to independently assure that the records have been safe and not tampered with by anybody over their entire lifetime is certainly an important feature to have.”

EneliTikerpuu, the RIK project manager added: “It’s fortunate to have a technology partner so close to home, who is also unique in the world at what it does – thanks to Guardtime we have an independently verifiable authenticity proof for our Succession Register records that lasts the entire lifetime of the records, and using Keyless Signatures was the fastest and the most affordable route to achieve this.”

Most recently, Guardtime ( http://www.guardtime.com ) announced a partnership with the Philippine government to validate physical document integrity, with CAT Telecom, the state-owned telecommunications incumbent in Thailand and with China Telecom, the largest fixed line telecommunications service provider in the People’s Republic of China, establishing China Telecom as a Keyless Signature service provider via its Tianyi 3G platform.

About Estonian Center of Registers and Information Systems(RIK):
The RIK is an agency in the jurisdiction of the Estonian Ministry of Justice, with the purpose of establishing an innovative environment providing good integrated e-services for a more efficient implementation of state administration, legal and criminal policy. The RIK develops and administrates registries and information systems for the State and its citizens, for example the e-Business Register, the e-Notary system, the e-Land Register, the information system of courts, the Probation Supervision Register, the Prisoners Register, the Punishment Register, the e-File, the electronic State Gazette, etc. Visit http://www.rik.ee/en/ for more information about e-services by Estonian State.

About Guardtime:
Guardtime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to authenticate electronic data. Guardtime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of signing time, signing entity and data integrity while the verification of the signature can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party. Guardtime’s mission is to change the world to one in which Keyless Signatures are ubiquitous and a natural part of the everyday data lifecycle, whether on disk, in transit, or in the Cloud. Visit http://www.guardtime.com for more information about keyless data authentication.

Additional information:
Raul Vahisalu
CEO of Guardtime Estonia
+372 509 0385
raul.vahisalu@guardtime.com

EneliTikerpuu
Project Manager of Court Register Department
Centre of Registers and Information Systems
Tel: +372 680 3152; +372 566 73468
Eneli.Tikerpuu@just.ee

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net Inc
Boston, MA – USA
+1 978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.guardtime.com

Automotive

Video-In-Motion Unlock Module SmartTV Available for New Mercedes-Benz Convertibles

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The SmartTV aftermarket add-on video-in-motion unlock module offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars is now available for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, SLK and SL Convertibles. Video playback while the car is in motion can be quickly unlocked and locked with a key combination on the multifunction steering wheel. This allows passengers to enjoy the full functionality of the onboard DVD and TV entertainment system.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), March 18th, 2013 — The SmartTV video-in-motion unlock module by Mods4cars is available effective immediately for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, SLK and SL Convertibles. The add-on kit bypasses the driving restriction on video playback and allows passengers to enjoy DVD or TV playback on long road trips.

“Our SmartTV controller is a well thought out, professional hardware solution for enabling video playback while the car is moving.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. A quick key combination on the multifunction steering wheel is enough to enable or disable the module. Since this is a hardware solution and not just software coding, the functionality is permanent and stays in place even after dealer software updates usually done during routine inspection.

Additionally the module is equipped with a standard USB port, which allows firmware updates offered by Mods4cars free of charge to be applied to the module at any time. This makes the kit a future-proof investment and lets users keep it up to date.

The SmartTV module is compatible with all new Mercedes-Benz Convertibles such as E-Class, SL (R231) and SLK (R172). The same kit also works in C-Class, E-Class, CL-Class, CLS-Class, S-Class, ML-Class, GL-Class, GLK-Class, R-Class and Vito models.

SmartTV modules are available for Bentley, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda and Volkswagen starting at 149 Euros + tax.

“We are happy to be able to offer convenience extension modules for many different use cases”, Sven Tornow continues. Manufacturer of the SmartTV module is Las Vegas based Mods4cars. The outfit has been specializing in design and development of convenience and convertible top controllers for the last 12 years. The SmartTOP convertible top controllers allow opening and closing of the top while driving at slow speeds and with one-touch convenience as well as remote top operation from the factory remote fob. SmartTOP kits are also available for E-Class, SL and SLK Convertible.

The SmartTOP kits are available for Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

A demonstration of the video-in-motion module for Mercedes-Benz can be seen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J79QpSKHg0

Further details and information:
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

Telecom

Prepay Nation Partners with Jawwal to Offer IMTU

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Prepaid airtime from the Palestinian mobile network operator to be available at Prepay Nation partner retail locations throughout the US.

Philadelphia, PA (USA), March 13th, 2013 — Prepay Nation ( http://www.prepaynation.com ), one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of cross-border micropayments and prepaid mobile airtime transfers, has signed a partnership with major Palestine-based mobile network operator “Jawwal”. Through the agreement, prepaid mobile top-ups for phones on the Jawwal network will be available for purchase at thousands of retail outlets across the United States, enabling Jawwal subscribers to receive mobile airtime refills instantly from their friends and loved ones in the US.

Prepay Nation currently connects over 150 mobile network operators around the world to a growing network of over 150,000 retail outlets throughout North America and Europe, which make airtime refills on those networks available for purchase by members of expatriate diaspora who seek to support their loved ones back home. The company partners with distributors, retailers, and mobile network operators, forming a thriving and expansive ecosystem that reaches millions of expatriates and over 2.4 billion mobile subscribers globally.

“Jawwal is an excellent fit,” said Bill Hinton, Vice President of Business Development at Prepay Nation. “In addition to being one of the largest providers of mobile telecom service throughout the region, they are also dedicated to bringing new technologies to their subscribers and keeping them connected, instantly and easily. This partnership is a milestone expansion for us in the Middle East region, and we look forward to working with Jawwal to continue to grow the business for both companies.”

“Our number one priority is to keep our customers connected,” said Rami Hinawi, Services and Product Management Department Head at Jawwal. “By joining the Prepay Nation ecosystem, we connect them to support of their loved ones around the world as well, a valuable service we are pleased to offer. With our leading market reach, and Prepay Nation’s impressive distribution networks, we are confident that this is a partnership that will bring significant value to everyone involved.”

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.

About Jawwal:
Since its inception in 1999 and despite continuing political and economic instability, Jawwal has been moving from one remarkable success to another as the first mobile operator in Palestine all the way to winning the trust of more than 2.5 million subscribers to date. For more information, visit http://www.jawwal.ps.

Press & Media Contact:
Erin Flynn Jay or Fady Sahhar
XtraGlobex, Inc
1800 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103 – USA
215-772-3048 / 267-238-3820
erin.flynn@xtraglobex.com / fady.sahhar@XtraGlobex.com

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Online Dog Training Classes Proven to Quickly Say Goodbye to Pesky Dog Behavior Problems

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Over 200,000 people have successfully used “Secrets to Dog Training” online e-course to quickly say goodbye to their dog’s behavior problems.

Arlington, TX (USA), March 08, 2013 — People all over the world love their dogs, and why not? Dogs are cute, fun loving and very loyal. Dogs live and love in the moment. They immediately forgive, forget and love all over again.

But sometimes a dog may have a behavioral problem that keeps the relationship from being everything the owner wants it to be. It is one thing for a dog to be fun-loving, playful, and carefree but they must know when and how to behave, especially around other dogs and with children.

Some owners may be looking to teach their dogs some new tricks but far more common is the owner who simply wants their dog to follow commands when they are given and behave obediently in all types of settings and situations. This takes training, both for the dog and the owner. Fortunately, this does not have to be too difficult when the proper tools and resources are available.

“Secrets to Dog Training” is an extensive program available online which provides valuable dog training advice. It helps individuals from all parts of the world with all types of breeds to teach their dogs how to behave perfectly in their master’s presence as well as when they are away from home. In fact, over 220,000 people agree this dog training course worked for them and their glowing reviews and testimonials are considerable proof to that effect.

It is embarrassing to have a dog that misbehaves in front of others and bad behavior can cause owners a great deal of stress, but by using these dog training tips, behavior problems can be resolved in a short period of time, once and for all.

“Secrets to Dog Training” ( http://yorkiesfanclub.com/best-online-dog-training ) provides trustworthy lessons which cover all aspects of training including digging, biting, aggression, chewing, jumping, irrational barking, bolting, whining, obedience and more. The course explains in great detail how dogs can be trained properly without the owner having to worry or struggle too much. The techniques, exercises and case studies that are included are comprehensive and assure that success is just around the corner by following the simple steps provided.

The program also includes entertaining educational video content that will help dog owners put an end to bad behaviors and enhance the relationship between them and their dogs. By following the guide’s step by step process, owners will quickly see a significant change in the behavior of their dog and best friend.

This complete dog training course was specifically created to help people who love their dogs but need to inject some discipline and order back into the relationship. And yes, it might just even help teach an old dog new tricks.

Yorkies Fanclub began as “I Love Yorkies” ( http://www.facebook.com/ILoveYorkiesFanClub ) facebook fanpage in December 2012 and has since grown to over 7,500 fans. We created the Yorkies Fanclub Website to bring Yorkshire Terrier fans and owners greater content, useful pet care information, special offers and discounts, and a fun interactive environment that goes beyond the facebook fanpage experience.

For more information about this article and to receive a 43% discount off the purchase of “Secrets to Dog Training” please visit http://yorkiesfanclub.com/best-online-dog-training

Press & Media Contact:
Samantha & Michael Hopkins
YorkiesFanClub.com
Arlington, TX
news@yorkiesfanclub.com
http://yorkiesfanclub.com

Entertainment

Childhood Cancer Survivor Shows the Beauty in Nature and Animals in New Children’s Book

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First-time author, Sarah Sauer, wants to teach kids to love and respect wildlife.

Houston, TX (USA), March 08, 2013 — Sarah Sauer’s passion for animals and a keen eye and talent for photography inspired her to create a picture book to inspire young children to love nature and wildlife animals as much as she does.

Spring 2013, What Do You See When You Look At Me?, will be released. It’s story, and that of its author is a remarkable one.

The book, and its audience, makes sense for Sarah, a 19-year-old early childhood education major from Corydon, Indiana, who spends her free time teaching preschoolers and tutoring foster children in Louisville, Kentucky, 30 minutes away from her home.

What’s more astounding is Sarah’s own story. She is a 12-year survivor of pediatric brain cancer, diagnosed at age seven. After surgery and months of chemotherapy and radiation, she had to re-learn how to walk and use her hands. She will always stand at 4-foot-8 and, because of slowed reflexes, will never be able to drive a car.

But Sarah hasn’t let these challenges hold her back, and her new book is proof of that.

“I want this book to help little kids see the love and the good in animals,” says Sarah. “I want them to see how special and beautiful animals are and that everyone, really, is special in their own way.”

Sarah took the photos in the book as part of a photography class at her high school for which she won the top award at her school and received a gift certificate from her teacher who saw special promise in her photography skills. Then, Sarah enlisted her preschoolers’ input, showing the children the photos and asking them to describe what they saw. Many of their responses made it in to the book.

Sarah’s mother sent the book idea to Lisa Umina of Halo Publishing. Umina saw immediate potential in the book and in Sarah’s story. “I am both honored and humbled to have this opportunity to witness Sarah’s unbelievable courage as a cancer survivor and her ability to celebrate life through her talents as an author and photographer.

Sarah plans to donate several of her books to the WHAS Crusade for Children campaign, which helps children with special needs. Part of the proceeds from the book will also be donated to groups that have supported Sarah during her recovery from cancer, including St. Joseph’s Children’s Home and Development Center, where she currently volunteers.

About Sarah Sauer — Sarah is a childhood brain cancer survivor and a devoted animal lover. Her love or animals is something she drew on for strength throughout her illness. Sarah is studying early childhood education and hopes to share her love and knowledge of animals to promote and develop an appreciation of wildlife in young children. She currently lives in Corydon, Ind. with her family and her horses, dogs, llamas, donkey and cats.

Press & Media Contact:
Lisa M. Umina, Publisher
Halo Publishing International
AP #726 / P.O. Box 60326
Houston, TX 77205-0326 – USA
877-705-9647
lisa@halopublishing.com

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Initial Test Site Chosen for Eccotopia Megafolia© Plantation

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Eccotopia has agreed to the development, implementation, and management of Megafolia© tree plantations in South Africa, identifying land use, as well as the approximate number of local jobs to be created.

Cape Town, South Africa, March 01, 2013 — Julian Moses, president of Symphony Trade and Investment 57 (PTY) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eccotopia Ltd., http://www.eccotopia.com , announced today that Eccotopia has secured an initial test site in the Republic of South Africa. Phase 1 of the initiative will include implementation of a Site and Feasibility Study/Analysis that will identify land and plantation use, the approximate number of local jobs to be created, as well as the establishment of a greenhouse and propagation facility.

The project goal is job creation through the development, implementation and management of Eccotopia’s Megafolia© tree plantations for a variety of uses including Phytoremediation of ground water and topsoil, biofuel production, timber production, biomass-to-energy production and carbon sequestration. Also, the wide variety of timber products available from Eccotopia’s Megafolia© trees are remarkably able to ultimately provide numerous new job possibilities in the region.

The establishment of Eccotopia’s Megafolia© tree plantations can utilize waste mining water as the trees grow, creating a solution for mining waste water issues. Eccotopia’s Megafolia© trees are uniquely suited for the process of phytoremediation, as they are able to flourish utilizing polluted mining water which is an abundant by-product of the mining industry.

Eccotopia ( http://www.eccotopia.com ) has developed a number of significant strategic alliances with environmental industry partners. We offer not only innovative, patented technologies of our own, but also an unmatched ability to provide experienced, objective third-party testing and evaluation of new technologies and cutting-edge approaches to site remediation, decentralization, forestation programs and pollution control.

We understand the dynamics of combining ecological and environmental improvements with industrialization and profitability. We have begun to explore linkages between ecology and economics, looking to create new kinds of partnerships and enterprise out of environmental protection and restoration initiatives. Eccotopia’s principal commitments are to our partners and the environment.

Eccotopia, Ltd. is a BVI Corporation domiciled in the Republic of South Africa. ISIN # VGG292031090.

Website: http://www.eccotopia.com

For more information on Eccotopia, Ltd. please contact:
Richard Kruger, Client Services
Ground Floor, Liesbeek House
Gloucester Road, River Park,
Mobray, Cape Town 7700
Republic of South Africa
Tel: +27-21-680-5252
Fax: +27-22-881-5611
Email: info@eccotopia.com

Press & Media Contact:
Richard Kruger, Client Services
Eccotopia Ltd
Ground Floor, Liesbeek House
Gloucester Road, River Park
Mobray, Cape Town 7700
Republic of South Africa
+27-21-680-5252
richard.kruger@eccotopia.com
http://www.eccotopia.com

Technology

SmartTOP Convertible Top Add-On Kit for Audi A5 Convertible Receives Price Reduction

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Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars has permanently lowered the price for the SmartTOP add-on top controller for Audi A5 convertibles. The kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax. It allows convenient and fully automatic one-touch top operation as well as top operation from the original factory key fob remote. Additionally it extends the range for remote operation.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), March 01, 2013 — The 2013 convertible season is about to start and SmartTOP manufacturer Mods4cars is able to delight Audi A5 Convertible owners with a price reduction on this popular module. The MSRP got reduced permanently and the kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax. “We hope that even more A5 owners will get to enjoy the benefits of our add-on module now and actually use their cars with the top down more often.” says PR-Manager Sven Tornow.

The SmartTOP controller is an add-on module which extends the existing functionality and adds convenient features to the car’s top operation. The top can be opened or closed fully automatically, with just a single touch of the switch and while driving at slow speeds. It is no longer necessary to hold down the switch for the duration of the top operation. This alone presents a real gain in convenience.

Also opening or closing the top with the original factory key fob is greatly improved with the kit. Full automatic operation and an increase in RF range for top operation make it possible for A5 Convertible owners to lower the top while they are still approaching the car, especially when presented with the classic case of being parked outside of a street café with the top down when it starts to rain. Being able to raise the top quickly at the first sign of rain without the need to rush out to the car is priceless. Additionally, the original key fobs do not need to be changed or reprogrammed.

On cars with keyless entry systems the top can even be controlled via the touch door handle without the need to retrieve the key. Additional bonus features of the module are: Starting and stopping of the engine can be set to not interrupt an ongoing top operation and the windows can be operated independently from the top by remote. A short horn beep as lock/unlock confirmation can be set and the entire SmartTOP module can be temporarily disabled while retaining all user preferences.

Each SmartTOP module comes with a built-in standard USB port for quick and easy configuration or firmware updates via a PC or Mac. Support software and module updates are available free of charge online.

Installation of the kit is quick and simple thanks to easy access to the top control unit under a compartment in the trunk. The supplied, custom designed Plug-and-Play wiring adapter means the kit can be installed by anyone in minutes and without the need to make any permanent changes to the car.

After this price reduction, the SmartTOP convenience add-on kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax.

SmartTOP kits are available for the following brands: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

A demonstration of this product for Audi A5 Convertible can be found here:
http://youtu.be/jnZVThmOkFY

Further details and purchasing information can be found online at:
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

Art

Bangalore to Host “Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction 2013”

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Works of S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza Among Others Slotted to go Under the Hammer Along With a Private Viewing of the Bentley Cars.

Bangalore, India, February 27, 2013 — Catering to the growing number of art patrons aspiring for International quality art has prompted Bangalore to feature the ‘Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction’. The rare event will host a blend of top notch Indian artists and their works. The event will be attended by a mix of art patrons and connoisseurs representing diverse backgrounds but unified by their love for art.

The auction is being held in aid of Christel House India, a charity that works to break the cycle of poverty for some of the world’s poorest children. The creativity filled event will be held on 1st of March, 2013 at the ITC Windsor, Bangalore, 7pm onwards.

Close on the heels of the recent success of the annual art event ‘Art Bengaluru‘ held at UB City each year, the first edition of the ‘Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction’ is organized by Sublime Gallery and ArtChutney.com in association with the UB City and Prestige Group. The event is also supported by Forbes India and partnered by Four Seasons and Black Dog. ITC Windsor is the hospitality partner.

Christel DeHaan, Founder, Christel House International and Co-Founder, Resort Condominiums International, philanthropist and respected art lover will be gracing the event with her presence. She adds, “On behalf of the children of Christel House India, I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prestige Group and Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction 2013 for selecting Christel House to be the beneficiary of Bangalore’s largest charity art auction.” This year the objective of the auction is to bring about a unique platform inspired by international art events. Adds Uzma Irfan, Co-Founder of ‘Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction’, “This Spring Edition of the ‘Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction’ aims to present an exclusive event which will bring together renowned work from across the country, in an effort to introduce a higher level of art appreciation. The platform will play host to some of the most revered names in modern art, all in support of a single cause and their love for true art.”

‘Modern & Contemporary Indian Art Auction’ is being organized in association with well-known art patrons including Sanjiv Shanmugham, Jeeva Bhat, Sumeeta Chopra, Shaista Baljee, Vijay Rekhi, H.S. Rattha, Akash Khanna, Yash Saboo, Andrew Hendrian, Jawahar Gopal, M. Mohan, Vinita Chaitanya and Dr. Utpal Ray.
Artworks which are slotted to feature in the auction include works of Francis Newton Souza, Manu Parekh, Arpana Caur, S.H. Raza, Shuvaprasanna, Chitrovanu Mazumdar, Anupam Sud, S.G. Vasudev, Yusuf Arakkal, Paritosh Sen, Jogen Chowdhury, Pradip Maitra, M. Senathipathi, Bimal Kundu, S. Nandagopal, Vijender Sharma, Shipra Bhattacharya, Prabhakar M. Kolte, Paramjit Singh, Arunanshu Chowdhury, Jayashree Chakravarty and Thota Vaikuntam.

The auction catalogue shows the vastness and quality of the artworks. The event will have as many as 122 lots being auctioned on the 1st of March. The artworks are a blend of carefully selected contemporary artists, in addition to many established artists whose works are not easily available in the city. Sublime and ArtChutney were the first to introduce a serious art festival ‘Art Bengaluru’ to Bangalore following which they have started the trend of formal luxury art auctions in the city to help increase art appreciation.

The auction will be followed by a lavish poolside dinner and a private viewing of the Bentley Mulsanne and Continental GT.
The exclusive website with complete details of the event is live on http://www.modernandcontemporaryartauction.com. The website is equipped with the auction catalogue, absentee bid forms along with all other details.

About Sublime Galleria:
Sublime Galleria, located at UB City, India’s first Sky Gallery, founded by Ms. Uzma Irfan – Director, Corporate Communications, Prestige Group in 2009, is known for its encouragement and support of the fine arts and performing arts. It holds exhibitions showcasing the talents of not only famous artists but also of up-and-coming artists.

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