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CertaPro Painters Selected As One Of 10 Most Popular Franchises For Veterans

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Franchise Business Review Reveals Top 10 Picks.

Oaks, PA (USA), Tuesday – June 26th, 2012 — CertaPro Painters ( http://www.certapro.com ) ranked fifth on Franchise Business Review’s list of the top 10 most popular franchises for veterans. The industry trade publication surveyed 2,000 military-trained franchisees to find the brands with the highest levels of owner satisfaction.

“We have found that veterans make excellent franchise owners—a number of our most successful franchisees have some sort of military training and background,” said Peter Barkman, vice president of franchise development for CertaPro Painters. “We have very strong veteran recruitment efforts. Veteran franchisees are able to follow a proven system and they possess superior leadership skills, in addition to bringing an honest and disciplined work ethic to their business which harmonizes with CertaPro’s goals and overall mission.”

CertaPro ( http://www.certapro.com ) currently has 24 veteran franchise owners. CertaPro provides all honorably discharged veterans with a 10 percent discount off its franchise fee through VetFran.

Founded in 1991, Oaks, Pennsylvania-based CertaPro Painters is the largest painting company in North America and provides a customer-driven painting experience that is unparalleled in the industry (both commercial and residential). The company expects to add 50 new franchises in 2012, working toward its goal of having more than 400 locations by mid 2013. CertaPro franchisees establish large-scale, regional painting companies backed by CertaPro’s proven business system that has made them North America’s most referred painting company. CertaPro currently has more than 350 locations worldwide including the United States and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.certapro.com. @CertaPro

CERTAPRO PAINTERS:
150 Green Tree Road, Unit 1003
Oaks, PA 19456
Contact: Peter Barkman
Phone: 866-378-9536
Email: pbarkman@certapro.com
Website: http://www.certapro.com

Press & Media Contact:
Nicole Benzer
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
150 Green Tree Road, Unit 1003
Oaks, PA 19456 – USA
312-829-4350
nicole@sandersonpr.com

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Go Mobile With The Prestige Group

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Prestige Group launches India’s First Real Estate Developer App.

Bangalore, India, Saturday – June 23rd, 2012 — In keeping with their motto of creating lifestyle developments, Prestige Group, one of South India’s leading Property Developers, recently announced the launch of a mobile app for iPhone & iPad users.

The app, which has been designed to reach out to existing and potential clients, allows users to view Prestige’s latest property developments and displays the properties available for rent.

Mr. Irfan Razack – CMD, Prestige Group, said, “In this digital age it is essential to respond to the new needs of our clients. We can now offer our clients the convenience of researching new developments and keeping track of their existing properties while they are on-the-go with the help of the Prestige Mobile App.”

The app has a dedicated client section where existing Prestige property owners can login to keep track of their properties with the help of development photos, a record of their EMIs and a dedicated customer service agent to address all property related queries.

Prestige App owners will also receive a host of other benefits like exclusive pre-launch offers, special party invites and other exciting features.
So, go ahead and click that download button on The App Store to Add Prestige to Your Life! And if you’re not on the iOS Platform, the good news is that the Prestige Group App is coming soon to Android as well as the Blackberry market.

Details on the App can be found on the company website or by using this link in the address bar: http://www.app.prestigeconstructions.com/iphone.html.

About Prestige Group:
Synonymous with innovation, the Prestige Group has in recent years expanded its presence across several cities in South India including Chennai, Kochi, Mangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad and Goa, apart from Bangalore.

Over the years, Prestige has created a distinctive mark on the skyline across South India and its people, as a leading real estate developer. Prestige Court on K.H. Road in Bangalore set the pace for the Group’s rapid growth which now stands at over 163 Completed Projects spanning a total developed area of over 46.97 million sqft. It also has another 33 ongoing projects comprising around 36.7 million sqft & 31 upcoming projects totalling 16.18 million sqft., which include Apartment Enclaves, Shopping Malls and Corporate Structures. The trailblazing success of the business can be attributed to Prestige’s corporate philosophy of “under promise and over deliver”. A leap that has been inspired by CMD Irfan Razack and marshaled by his brothers Rezwan Razack and Noaman Razack.

The Prestige Group is the only developer from Bangalore to receive the reputed FIABCI award for their software and residential facilities. The Prestige Group has been on a winning spree for the last two years and has received several international and national awards for their various developments.

For more information, please visit http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

Press & Media Contact:
Urmila Biswas / Lakshman Babu
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Bangalore, India
Ph: 98860 99736/ 98457 06155
urmila.biswas@ogilvy.com
http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

Pets

Local Pet Care Professionals Collaborate

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With thousands of pet owners in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs it is no surprise that there are pet care providers popping up everywhere. Few pet care companies have been able to differentiate their services and successfully “specialize” in particular areas of pet care.

Carpentersville, IL (USA), Saturday – June 23rd, 2012 — With thousands of pet owners in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs it is no surprise that there are pet care providers popping up everywhere. Few pet care companies have been able to differentiate their services and successfully “specialize” in particular areas of pet care. In June 2012, Shannon’s Pet Sitting & Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting decided to combine forces, but did it in a way that allows them still maintain their own individuality in the pet care industry.

Shannon’s Pet Sitting specializes in pets with behavioral problems, medical needs & senior pets. With her background as a certified veterinary assistant specialized in Cardiology, Internal, and Emergency Medicine combined with her intuitive instinct of animal behavior, Shannon is able to recognize medical and behavioral concerns.

In late May 2012 the pet care veteran of 15 years became over whelmed while working a full time day job and trying to manage the increasing demand for her “specialized” pet care service. She determined it was necessary to delegate the daytime administrative aspects of the business. Through the small “pet” business-networking group Shannon co-founded, “PetNet”, she was able to consult with fellow business owners. Sally Kazanis of “Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting” offered support in assisting Shannon until the position had been filled.

Mustang Sally knows her way around horses, dogs, cats and other domestic pets, intuitively! Animals always respond to her calming nature in a positive way. She has worked with countless horse breeds as well as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rodents, and other exotic pets. As an owner and caretaker of horses and pets, Sally understands and works with pet owners to eliminate the anxiety of leaving their cherished family members in the hands of another person. Sally’s love for horses comes through touch because she is a certified Equine/Canine Masseuse. She received and completed her training under the instruction of Mary Schreiber, Founder of Equissage Round Hill, VA in 2000.

Shannon offered Sally the position as her “Administrative Assistant” on a permanent basis. Not only is Sally able to assist Shannon with the administrative aspects of her business, when Shannon is unavailable Sally also serves as her “back up” sitter. Sally is able offer her services with Shannon’s consent under her own business of “Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting”. Therefore maintaining her individual identity in the industry.

Both companies are bonded, insured, certified in Pet CPR & First Aid. Through their combined efforts as pet care providers, they are able to maintain the one-on-one personalized service that their clients have grown accustom to and love. While at the same time, growing and expanding their businesses through team work thanks to the power of networking.

Shannon’s Pet Sitting ( http://www.shannonspetsitting.net ) & Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting service the Chicago Northwest Suburbs of: Carpentersville, Dundee, Sleepy Hollow, Algonquin, Gilberts, Elgin, South Elgin, Lake In The Hills, Barrington, Tower Lakes, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Streamwood, Hoffman Estates, Cary, & Fox River Grove, Illinois.

Shannon’s Pet Sitting: (847) 987-4322
http://www.shannonspetsitting.net

Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting: (708) 309-1316
http://mustangsallyhorseandpetsitting.com

Press & Media Contact:
Shannon Cole
Shannon’s Pet-Sitting
Carpentersville, IL – USA
(847) 987-4322
contact@shannonspetsitting.net
http://www.shannonspetsitting.net

Business

Franchise Consumer Marketing Chairman Shares Agenda For Upcoming Conference

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Second Annual Conference to Take Place June 26-27 in San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA (USA), Saturday – June 23rd, 2012 — The world of franchising has a number of great organizations and there are dozens of conferences to consider attending every year. The Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference is the only one solely dedicated to consumer marketing. This year marks the second annual conference which is being held June 26-27 at The Fairmont San Francisco. The two-day event will include discussions on consumer marketing with decision makers, thought leaders, and industry experts. Franchising veteran Edward Waller, the 2012 Franchise Consumer Marketing ( http://www.franchiseconsumermarketing.com ) Chairman, has helped develop an agenda to meet the needs of any modern marketing team.

“When the people at Franchise Update approached me about chairing the conference this year, I was both honored and excited to be a part of it,” said Waller. “I saw this as a chance to give back a lot of what I have learned over the years and help shape content that is truly unique to us.”

This year’s agenda is anchored with workshops on social media and marketing program execution. Keynote speakers on delivering extraordinary customer service and hiring for brand delivery are followed up with breakout sessions along four tracks: Franchisee Buy-In, Delivery and Results, Marketing Execution Strategies, and Customer Relationship Management.

Attendance is limited to senior franchisor marketing leaders only including CEOs, Presidents, Chief Marketing Officers and Marketing Managers. Visit http://www.franchiseconsumermarketing.com for more information.

Edward Waller is a co-founder and VP of CRM at CertaPro Painters. CertaPro Painters is the largest painting company in North America with more than 330 locations worldwide. The company expects to add 50 new franchises in 2012, working toward its goal of having more than 400 locations by mid 2013. For more information, visit http://www.certapro.com

CERTAPRO PAINTERS
150 Green Tree Road, Unit 1003
Oaks, PA 19456
Contact: Edward Waller
Phone:866-378-9536
Email: pbarkman@certapro.com
Website: http://www.certapro.com

Press & Media Contact:
Nicole Benzer
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
150 Green Tree Road, Unit 1003
Oaks, PA 19456 – USA
312-829-4350
nicole@sandersonpr.com

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Mods4cars SmartTOP Convertible Top controller for BMW Z4 Roadster Available This June

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The aftermarket SmartTOP convertible top add-on module offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars will be available for E85 chassis BMW Z4 Roadster models in June of this year. It allows opening and closing of the top while driving at slow speeds as well as operation of the top from the original factory remote fob while adding one-touch operation to both. With the addition of this latest product, Mods4cars now offers a top module for both Z4 models, E85 and E89.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), June 18th, 2012 — Just in time for this year’s top-down season the new SmartTOP controller module by Mods4cars ( http://www.mods4cars.com ) for the BMW Z4 Roadster E85 will be available this June, adding convenience to the operation of the electric top mechanism: The module allows use of the factory remote fob to raise or lower the top without a need to reprogram key fobs or vehicle electronics.

Additionally, the top can be operated with a single touch of a button, while the car is in motion at speeds of up to 40 km/h (~28mph). It is not necessary any more to stop and pull over, the car will be used more frequently with the top down.

“We are pleased to announce the availability of this latest product to all BMW Z4 Roadster owners who stayed loyal to their E85 model through the years.” says PR manager Sven Tornow. The module also adds a couple of bonus features like individual, independent remote control of the windows or a quick way to disable the entire module while retaining all user configuration settings.

Thanks to the standard USB port found on all SmartTOP modules, this module too profits from the outfit’s free firmware update program and module configuration software. A custom designed wire-in harness as well as a USB cord are part of the kit. No wires need to be cut during installation, the kit is easily installed or removed by anyone with minimal understanding of electrical wiring.

In June of this year this new SmartTOP module ( http://www.mods4cars.com ) will complete the series for Z4 Roadsters. Mods4cars now offers one kit for each of the car’s chassis versions E85 and E89. The kit for E85 can be pre-ordered effective immediately for 209 Euros + tax.

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 product can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LrUb1JwaFU

Further details and purchasing 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

Education

Forex Trading Trainer and Mentor Craig Harris Trades Live in the Market with Students

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Professional Forex Investments is now offering an innovative approach to forex training and mentoring style that give students an authentic experience with forex trading. Full-time trading professional Craig Harris trades live, answers students’ questions in real time and enhances their chance to succeed in the market.

Carson City, NV (USA), June 10, 2012 — Veteran forex trader Craig Harris of Professional Forex Investments LLC recently introduced a unique approach to forex training and mentoring that makes it easier for participants to succeed. Unlike many other traders, Harris trades live in the market with his students to provide them an up-close, realistic experience with forex trading.

“Students benefit from forex training with a professional mentor because they get to examine the market live as it’s moving,” says Harris co-owner of Professional Forex Investments. “They can ask questions live in the market and get real time answers as to why I may take or pass on a trade.”

Forex trading is a skill that takes a great deal of time to develop, according to Harris, who has been trading for more than 10 years. But inexperienced and even more seasoned traders can expedite the process of their forex training by taking advantage of Harris’ Natural Flow System, which includes a variety of elements that students must master to become professional traders. Thanks to Harris’ live forex trading, students can learn by seeing and doing while minimizing their mistakes. Harris explains: “You can have a check list and still not get it right. Being live helps reduce the learning curve and prevents traders from making costly mistakes or developing bad habits.”

Novice traders can perhaps benefit the most from Harris’ unique style of forex training and mentoring. They can start out learning the proper fundamentals of forex trading and avoid forming any bad habits. Likewise, Harris helps people who already have some trading experience to unlearn some of the habits they may have already developed. Regardless of their level of forex trading expertise, Harris allows his students to virtually peer over his shoulder and watch him make trades in his Live Trade Room.

During the live trading sessions, Harris calls out his trades and explains why he did or did not take a specific trade. Students can ask in-depth questions as they engage in their forex training and receive real-time analysis to help optimize their results. They can also benefit from hearing other traders calling out trades and listening to Harris’ constructive feedback on their decisions. Dexter Meadows, Harris’ business partner, says practical trading in the market is essential to mastering the techniques required for making profitable trades. “Live Trading on a daily basis with a live mentor is the only way to reduce your learning curve in this profession,” Meadows says.

Harris trades six hours a day live in the market with his students; he is available to his students six days a week. The live forex trading sessions are an integral part of the Natural Flow Trading System that Harris developed more than 10 years ago. Harris’ proprietary system combines training modules on topics ranging from trend identification and entry/exit points to money management and recovery.
For more information about Harris’ live forex trading and other training services, please visit http://www.craigharrisforex.com.

About Craig Harris:
A former construction worker, Craig Harris is a full-time, professional forex trader who provides a variety of forex training and mentoring services to students worldwide. Harris has spent nearly 10 years perfecting his Natural Flow System and the past five years teaching it to others. He distinguishes himself as a forex trainer by trading six hours a day live in the market with his students, explaining exactly how and why he completes certain trades. Having taught and trained hundreds of students, Harris is one of the most accomplished forex trading professionals in the industry. Based near San Francisco, Harris uses his unique trading system to help people learn how to do forex trading more quickly, effectively and profitably.

Press & Media Contact:
Dexter Meadows, Partner
CraigHarrisForex.com
Carson City, NV – USA
(510) 557-0852
craigharris@craigharrisforex.com
http://www.craigharrisforex.com

Technology

Cognuse Adopts Guardtime Keyless Signature Technology for Data Integrity

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Guardtime’s Keyless Signature technology enables Cognuse, to offer trustworthy, tamper-evident e-health products by providing proof of origin, time, and integrity for all data processed by the CognuseManager system, including patient health records.

Palo Alto, CA (USA), Thursday – June 07, 2012 — Guardtime’s Keyless Signature technology enables Cognuse ( http://www.cognuse.com ), creator of the world’s most comprehensive executive functions rehabilitation system, to offer trustworthy, tamper-evident e-health products by providing proof of origin, time, and integrity for all data processed by the CognuseManager system, including patient health records.

The Guardtime integration into CognuseManager, which is the central management system for Cognuse’s products, will cover all critical data within the system, including web server SSL logs, application logs, anonymized/non-anonymized patient profile database transaction logs, patient health record database transaction logs, routine backups, and archived data. For future purposes, Cognuse is also looking into utilizing Guardtime’s Keyless Signature Service for automatic PDF signing for patient progress and incident reports.

“In healthcare, making decisions based on accurate data is a matter of life and death. Guardtime’s solution gives healthcare professionals a good reason for transitioning to e-health applications as they can be certain that the patient’s data is valid and intact,” said Mike Gault, CEO of Guardtime ( http://www.guardtime.com ).

“Guardtime keyless signing technology is an easy-to-use solution for e-health applications and plays a critical role in building the trust required within our target medical community in several markets. Processing of patient health records is constantly being scrutinized for privacy and security concerns and we are excited to be working with Guardtime in getting a step closer to a highly trustworthy e-health application,” said Andres Mellik, CTO of Cognuse.

About Cognuse
Cognuse produces and manufactures systems and devices specifically for cognitive rehabilitation. Cognuse’s clients are professional healthcare service providers who specialize in brain health treatments, diagnostics, and rehabilitation services – facilities such as hospitals with in-house mental health rehabilitation, mental health rehabilitation clinics, and elderly care institutions.

For more information visit: http://www.cognuse.com

Cognuse Contact
Andres Mellik, CTO
andres.mellik@cognuse.com

About Guardtime:
Guardtime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to be sure electronic data is authentic. Guardtime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of origin and that not a single bit has changed since a specific point in time. 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 using Keyless Signatures for signing your data.

All company names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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

Automotive

SmartTOP Roof Top Module for Peugeot 207CC Now Ships with New Plug-And-Play Wiring Adapter

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The SmartTOP aftermarket convertible top control module offered by Mods4cars for all Peugeot 207CC models now ships with an advanced plug-in-between wiring adapter for quicker and easier installation. Original OEM connectors and parts guarantee a perfect and secure fit.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), Thursday – June 07, 2012 — The SmartTOP convertible top convenience add-on module ( http://www.mods4cars.com ) offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars for Peugeot 207CC models ships with a new, custom designed plug-and-play wiring adapter effective immediately. This new adapter uses original Peugeot parts, so installing the kit now merely requires plugging the adapter in between an existing wiring harness. All connections fit securely.

Thanks to the new wiring adapter anyone can now install the SmartTOP module in minutes and with minimal effort. Only 3 connections need to be made, OEM plugs ensure that all connections fit perfectly and no mistakes can be made during installation.

“We are happy to offer this new, simpler method of installation at no extra cost to our customers”, says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “We replaced the previously used universal connector with the exact same one Peugeot uses on this car, so the connection fits perfectly.” he continues. “Removal of the entire kit is possible without leaving any traces.”

The SmartTOP convertible top module ( http://www.mods4cars.com ) allows opening and closing of the top while driving at slow speeds as well as operating the top from the factory key remote. One-touch operation delivers the highest amount of convenience when using either the console button or the remote. The original key fobs do not need to be reprogrammed or replaced.

The module can be configured via the in-dash LCD and the following bonus features are user-programmable: Separate window control from the remote, one-touch close for all windows from the console switch, continued top operation when turning the ignition on or off. Additionally the module can be quickly disabled while retaining all preference settings.

All SmartTOP products come equipped with a standard USB connection and ship with a USB cable for quick and easy PC based firmware updates or module configuration. Support software and updates are available free of charge online. A SmartTOP module is a future-proof investment.

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

The add-on kit for Peugeot 207CC is available for 209 Euros + tax.

A demonstration of the module in action can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssmzfGhzw2Q

Further details and purchasing information can be found 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

Technology

Data Integrity Solution Provider Appoints Gustav Poola as Vice President of Products

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Guardtime announced today that Mr. Gustav Poola has joined the company as Vice President of Products.

Palo Alto, CA (USA), Tuesday – June 05, 2012 — Guardtime ( http://www.guardtime.com ) announced today that Mr. Gustav Poola has joined the company as Vice President of Products. Poola brings to Guardtime a robust track record of performance and innovation based on more than 20 years of hardware design and managerial experience.

“Guardtime Keyless Signature technology represents a breakthrough in data validation for the enterprise, cloud, and telecommunications industries. I look forward to contributing to its widespread adoption, growth, and success,” Poola said.

For 12 years, Poola served as CEO of Artec Group, a leading provider of electrical engineering services with customers including STMicroelectronics and National Semiconductor. Under Poola’s management, Artec Group grew to over 70 employees and engineered many successful products such as the Geode SoC-based ThinCan product line, a reference design that revolutionized thin-computing in 2006. Prior to Artec, Poola worked for ZF Micro Solutions, Fujitsu, and Cabelco Technologies.

“I’m very pleased to welcome Gustav to the team,” said Guardtime CEO Mike Gault. “Guardtime’s technology is playing a critical role in providing independent validation of data and virtual machines in a cloud environment. Cloud computing is in its infancy, and aside from his general track record in creating successful products, we hope to leverage Gustav’s experience in appliance design to extend our scope deep into the hardware level.”

Guardtime’s patented Keyless Signature technology ( http://www.guardtime.com ) provides irrefutable proof of integrity for data stored on disk, residing in the Cloud, or in transit across networks. Keyless Signature-based solutions are being adopted by governments, telecommunications service providers, and cloud infrastructure vendors around the globe in order to enhance transparency and provide stakeholders an independent and irrefutable method of proving that the implemented data security measures are working properly.

About Guardtime:
Guardtime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to be sure electronic data is authentic. Guardtime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of origin and that not a single bit has changed since a specific point in time. 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 using Keyless Signatures for signing your data.

All company names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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

Law

Murphy & Prachthauser Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Case against State Farm

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Milwaukee-based Murphy & Prachthauser was recently victorious in a Wisconsin Supreme Court case that allows plaintiffs to recover the full value of their medical services when making underinsured motorists claims. Argued by Milwaukee auto accident lawyer Keith Stachowiak, the case will ensure Wisconsin citizens injured in car accidents receive the coverage they paid for when purchasing automobile insurance.

Milwaukee, WI (USA), Tuesday – June 05, 2012 — Personal injury law firm Murphy & Prachthauser recently won a Wisconsin Supreme Court case that reinforced the Collateral Source Rule for uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. The court ruled on March 7 that the plaintiff, Linda Orlowski, was allowed to recover the reasonable value of her medical services—including those amounts that were written off by the medical provider—for her underinsured motorist claim.

Orlowski v. State Farm’s conclusion before Wisconsin’s highest court is a significant case with broad potential impact. The ruling will apply to the hundreds of underinsured motorist cases pending in Wisconsin, as well as—by implication—all uninsured motorist cases, according to Attorney Keith Stachowiak, of the law firm of Murphy & Prachthauser s.c., who represented the plaintiff. “This case put an end to a rule that permitted an insurance company to limit the amount it was required to pay to policy holders—under both uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages in Wisconsin—for medical expenses policy holders incurred to treat their injuries,” said Stachowiak, the Milwaukee auto accident lawyer who authored the Wisconsin Supreme Court brief and made an oral argument before the court in late January 2012. Kevin Kukor and Josef Zimmerman of Murphy & Prachthauser also participated in the case.

The case represents a reaffirmation by the Wisconsin Supreme Court of an important principal of law known as the Collateral Source Rule. Traditionally, under the collateral source rule, a defendant couldn’t seek to reduce its liability by introducing evidence that the plaintiff had received compensation from other sources, such as the plaintiff’s own insurance coverage. This ensured that a person responsible for injuring someone in an auto accident could not get off the hook by claiming he didn’t have to pay the injured party’s medical expenses or lost wages because the injured person had health insurance or an employer continued to pay his wages when he missed work. The amount a negligent person owed would not be reduced because of payments made by the injured person’s health insurance or employer.

The Collateral Source Rule applied to all auto accident cases until 2001, when the Wisconsin Court of Appeals held in Heritage Mutual Insurance Co. v. Graser that it would no longer apply to uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. After that, insurance companies began agreeing in uninsured or underinsured motorist claims to compensate injured parties only for the amount their health insurance paid—not the amount their doctors charged.

The March ruling is long-overdue vindication for Orlowski, who was not satisfied with $11,498 in medical expenses previously awarded by an arbitration panel for damages resulting from an auto accident several years ago. The reasonable value of Orlowski’s medical services was $72,985, and her medical provider chose to write off/waive $61,487. Arbitrators decided to award Orlowski only the difference between the two amounts—$11,498. So Orlowski sued in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court for a modification of the award. Ultimately, the court sided with Orlowski and modified the award to include the written-off figure, which required State Farm to reimburse her for $61,487. State Farm appealed the decision, and the case was elevated to the state supreme court for resolution.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s unanimous March ruling is the final word on Orlowski’s right to receive the full reasonable value of the written-off medical expenses in her underinsured motorist case. It created a blanket directive that the Collateral Source Rule applies to an injured part’s underinsured motorist action. For more information, please visit www.murphyprachthauser.com or call Keith Stachowiak
at 414-271-1011.

About Murphy & Prachthauser, s.c.:
Murphy & Prachthauser is one of the most respected groups of personal injury lawyers in Milwaukee. The firm distinguishes itself by approaching each case individually and with the client’s best interest in mind. It also employs a “tag-team” approach to ensure the best strategy and preparation for trial. Murphy & Prachthauser’s six attorneys, who have worked together for a long time, have garnered local and national recognition for its successful cases. Murphy & Prachthauser holds the highest possible rating for ability and ethics by esteemed peer review service Martindale-Hubbell.

Press & Media Contact:
Attorney Keith Stachowiak
Murphy & Prachthauser, s.c.
Milwaukee, WI – USA
414-271-1011
kstachowiak@murphyprachthauser.com

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