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Former Cowboy’s Cheerleader/Rock Star Ex-Wife, Pamela Bowen turns Award Winning Actress in Gritty Indie Film

TV Star Pamela Bowen is making her comeback with a new gritty twist!! The former Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleader who is best known for her starring roles in the ABC Series Land’s End and Feature Film Detroit Rock City, took a short hiatus to raise her son with KISS lead singer/guitarist Paul Stanley. She recently returned to entertainment and is already making waves in the independent film market.

Studio City, CA, September 12, 2012 — TV Star Pamela Bowen is making her comeback with a new gritty twist!! The former Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleader who is best known for her starring roles in the ABC Series Land’s End and Feature Film Detroit Rock City, took a short hiatus to raise her son with KISS lead singer/guitarist Paul Stanley. She recently returned to entertainment and is already making waves in the independent film market.

Pamela’s (pictured above from a scene in “Shoot the Moon”) indie film debut is in Shoot the Moon, where she portay’s Marcy Meyers a woman faced with piling bills, the remnants of a failed marriage, and now an imminent home foreclosure, she has nowhere to turn but to the hope of a miracle. That miracle she finds in Shoot the Moon, a national game show that promises a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win it all. But Marcy’s faith in the show comes with a price as her relationship with her daughter, Alice, is put to the test as the clock ticks towards a seemingly inescapable fate. Shoot the Moon tells the story of miracles and the extraordinary places they’re found.

“You have never have seen Pamela so raw and exposed. Truly a haunting and compelling performance.” – Entertainment Executive, Jeff Spinner

Shoot the Moon has garnered Pamela numerous awards including most recently at the Breckenridge Film Festival where she won ‘Best Actress’. The film is being screened at over 50 films festivals around the country. You can follow Pamela on www.pamelabowen.org and at twitter.com/pam226 for more information.
Former Cowboy’s Cheerleader/Rock Star Ex-Wife, Pamela Bowen turns Award Winning Actress in Gritty Indie Film

Contact :
Melissa Bacelar
Mpower Publicity
11967 Ventura Blvd Studio City, Ca 91604
818 939 1608
mpowerpublicity@gmail.com
http://www.mpowerpublicity.com

Leading Analyst Firm Reports That Astute Networks’ Flash VM Storage Appliance Eliminates Virtual Machine I/O Performance Barriers for Virtual Server and Virtual Desktop Environments

Taneja Group Paper Details How Astute’s ViSX Solution Removes Storage I/O and Network I/O Constraints to Address the Needs of Virtual Server Managers

San Diego, CA, September 12, 2012 — Astute NetworksTM, Inc., the leading provider of performance storage for virtual machines, today announced that its ViSX G4 Flash VM storage appliance has been featured in the Taneja Group report, “Accelerating I/O-Intensive Virtualized Applications.” The Taneja Group profile outlines the I/O performance constraints faced in most virtual environments and how ViSX accelerates virtualized application performance, increases VM density, and dramatically increases the number of VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) users.

“Key to the ready adoption of the Astute’s ViSX VM storage appliances is that it drops seamlessly into an existing virtual infrastructure,” said the Taneja Group analysts in the report. “ViSX is a non-disruptive, high-performance flash solution that avoids forklift upgrades, ripping and replacing, or otherwise re-architecting production environments. Astute has deliberately aimed at Networked Flash as the most cost-effective way to leverage flash technology because it puts the technology in the right place – on the network – to be most effectively shared by all VMs across all hosts while preserving current data protection and storage management practices. With a focus on tight hypervisor integration, purpose-built ViSX solves the virtual I/O performance constraint in a matter of minutes with almost no impact on the virtual server administrator.”

The Taneja Group report explores the range of mixed results for flash “optimizations,” including flash in the server, flash in the storage array, and flash in the network. The report concludes that the ideal solution to minimize virtual infrastructure disruption is “networked flash,” the concept of enabling high-performance I/O for virtual environments by intelligently leveraging a shared flash appliance over common Ethernet iSCSI storage networks. ViSX employs a networked flash architecture to maximize the utilization and performance of flash as shared storage while completely optimizing both TCP and iSCSI traffic. The report explains that using this architecture, ViSX VM storage appliances offer the following advantages:

· Shared high-performance storage with comprehensive data protection that enables virtualization of demanding I/O intensive applications

· Maximizes flash ROI with an optimal design for both performance and efficiency

· Deploys in minutes without disruption to server operations, existing capacity storage, or virtual server admin management processes

ViSX flash-based VM storage appliances are purpose-built to deliver unprecedented random IOPS performance and unprecedented IOPS per dollar value, helping to unleash the full potential of virtualized datacenters. The Networked Flash™ architecture of ViSX combines ultra-reliable eMLC Flash solid state storage modules with Astute’s own custom designed high-performance, 10/1GbE DataPump Engine™ network protocol processor that completely offloads and dramatically accelerates network (TCP) & storage (iSCSI) protocol processing. Together, they eliminate all of the critical I/O bottlenecks that can affect virtualized applications. ViSX appliances also support integrated in-line de-duplication to significantly increase overall effective capacity. Unlike other traditional and flash storage systems, ViSX de-duplication technology has no impact on performance.

“Because of features like the custom DataPump Engine and high-performance de-dupe, many other flash solutions will be hard pressed to match the IOPS/$ of ViSX G4,” concluded the Taneja Group report. “With benefits like increased total VM density, improved performance for all I/O constrained VMs [by removing contention for shared traditional storage], and the ability to deploy in minutes factored in, ViSX G4 has an obvious and immediate ROI justification.”

“We set out day one to fully leverage our patented technology into a family of purpose-built appliances that eliminate known problems and pain points experienced by a majority of organizations that have virtualized their infrastructure. Be it added performance for virtualized servers and applications, or removing the performance and cost obstacles holding back wide deployment of VDI, we are pleased that the Taneja Group report acknowledges that ViSX has succeeded in its intended purpose,” said Steve Topper, CEO of Astute Networks.

To download the full Taneja Group Product Profile, please visit: http://astutenetworks.com/pages/resources/taneja-group-product-profile-astute-visxg4.pdf

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About Astute Networks

Astute Networks is the leading provider of high-performance flash-based virtual machine storage appliances. The company’s ViSXTM family of Networked Flash™ appliances, powered by its patented DataPump Engine™,overcome known virtualization performance limitations by non-disruptively delivering shared performance to all virtual machines, across all hosts, over pervasively deployed Ethernet networks. With ViSX, IT organizations now have the power to confidently virtualize and deploy business-critical applications while eliminating costly over-provisioning of IT infrastructure. ViSX is available through the company’s network of authorized channel partners. For more information, visit www.astutenetworks.com.

Astute Networks, Networked Performance flash, ViSX G4, DataPump Engine, and FlashWRX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Astute Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Leading Analyst Firm Reports That Astute Networks’ Flash VM Storage Appliance Eliminates Virtual Machine I/O Performance Barriers for Virtual Server and Virtual Desktop Environments

Contact :
Sabrina Sanchez
The Ventana Group for Astute Networks
Chantilly, VA
(925) 785-3014
sabrina.sanchez@ventanapr.com
http://www.theventanagroup.com

Chicago Wine and Art Studio Opens Another Franchised Location, This Time Close to Home

Bottle & Bottega Franchise to Open in La Grange, IL As Company Continues to Seek Savvy Professionals Across the Country

Chicago, IL, May 17, 2012 — Bottle & Bottega, a premier corporate and social event business that creates fun and unique artistic experiences paired with wine, announced the sale of another franchise location, this time in the La Grange, IL market, a suburb just outside Chicago, the company’s headquarters and home to its flagship studio. The new owners, Paul and Meg LeFaivre, call La Grange home and will launch their business on June 11, 2012.

“Interest in Bottle & Bottega franchise territories has been very strong since our launch, especially in our home state of Illinois, and we couldn’t be more pleased and encouraged to welcome our newest franchise less than 6 months from the launch of our franchise program,” says Nancy Bigley, the company’s CEO and Co-owner. Furthermore, says Bigley, “Our industry is booming and Bottle & Bottega continues to see year over year growth, thus we are encouraged and confident in this continued pattern for 2012.”

Pairing wine with multiple forms of hands-on art instruction from local artists, Bottle & Bottega offers an alternative to a typical night out with friends. The fun, fresh and inspiring concept is available to individuals at daily public events as well as private and corporate art parties—hosting bridal parties, birthday celebrations, team-building or conference activities, date nights or gatherings of friends.

Launched in 2009, Bottle & Bottega is the artistic stroke of genius of Stephanie King-Myers. Partnering with franchise executive Nancy Bigley in 2010, the two exceptionally creative and driven women left their successful corporate careers to pursue their passions and devote their vision, talent, and energy to a collaborative business of their own. “Nancy and I, after rewarding careers in corporate, found our true passion in owning our own business and creating unique and lasting experiences for our guests. By franchising, we want to give others the same opportunity to be their own boss and enjoy highly gratifying work while building their financial future,” says King-Myers.

Bottle & Bottega provides an opportunity for entrepreneurial-minded, fun-loving, savvy professionals to operate a year-round business that serves adults and organizations, with multiple revenue streams ranging from public and private parties to retail and more, provided in studio and off-site at residential and commercial venues. Franchisees also benefit from low start-up costs as well as proven systems and processes with an emphasis on e-marketing, a fast business launch and a highly experienced and committed franchise support team. With more than 18 years of franchise operations experience with such brands as Baskin-Robbins, Mr. Electric, and American Leak Detection, managing nearly 1,000 units, Nancy has built best-in-class franchise systems and support that drive guest satisfaction and business profitability. Bottle and Bottega is a member of IFA (International Franchising Association) and fully embraces the IFA code of ethics in serving and supporting our franchisees.

In addition to providing the right environment to create a unique and profitable business opportunity, Nancy and Stephanie’s goal for their franchisees, guests and employees is to inspire, empower and nurture the daring inner spirit that lives inside us all in a casual, hip atmosphere. “Our hope is for every guest that walks into our studios to feel like they’re having a party with friends in the comfort of their own living room, and to experience the empowering accomplishment of creating art,” says Stephanie King-Myers, COO/President and Co-Owner.

Learn more about starting a Bottle & Bottega franchise, call 760.322.9353 or visit www.bottleandbottega.com/franchise.

About Bottle and Bottega*

Bottle & Bottega, Inc. (Chicago, IL), founded in March 2009, is a fun, unique alternative to a typical night out with friends, corporate groups, and for special events. Combining multiple forms of hands-on art instruction by Studio Artists with a BYOB (bring your own bottle) concept, Bottle & Bottega creates lasting memories for guests. Whether a private or public party, with art from masters as well as current, progressive, local artists, we empower and nurture the daring inner spirit that lives inside us all. Be in the moment, make new friends, enjoy the company of old friends, and uncork your inner artist. www.bottleandbottega.com.

*bot·te·ga [boh-tey-guh]: the studio of a master artist, in which students learn by participating in the work.

Contact :
Nancy Bigley
Bottle & Bottega
2900 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL 60657
773-313-9133
nancy@bottleandbottega.com
http://www.bottleandbottega.com/franchise

NexxtShow Selected as Service Partner by Yoffe Exposition Services and Southland Motor Car Dealers Association

Southland Motor Car Dealers Association (SMCDA) and Yoffe Exposition Services selected NexxtShow as their service partner for the So Cal Ride and Drive, June 15 – 17, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California.

Avon, MA, May 17, 2012 — So Cal Ride & Drive will allow consumers to test drive new vehicles on the same streets used for the Long Beach Grand Prix. The event will be will have the look and feel of an auto show and will be held inside the Long Beach Convention Center. The show provides car shoppers with a unique opportunity to test drive multiple vehicles from competing brands under one roof in a sales free environment.

“What a great opportunity for NexxtShow to work with the Southland Motor Car Dealers Association and Yoffe Exposition Services on the SoCal Ride and Drive New Car Show” said Mike Collins, SVP, National Sales, NexxtShow. “SMCDA has a concept that is going to change way Auto Shows are done across the country, combining the New Car Show with a Ride and Drive program will provide that experiential marketing piece that is lacking in a traditional auto show. This plan will allow manufacturers an even better chance of getting consumers into and more aware of their product line and offerings.”

About Southland Motor Car Dealers Association
SMCDA was established in 1932 and represents the majority of new car and truck dealerships in Southern Los Angeles County. The goal of the SMCDA is to provide program and services and address and be responsible to the needs of its members. It seeks to speak and act on behalf of those members in communication with organizations and individuals who share its automotive interests. Membership is extended to all persons, firms, or corporations holding a direct factory franchise and is actively engaged in the business of buying and selling new automobiles and trucks at a regular place of business in Southern Los Angeles County. Visit SMCDA online at www.smcda.org.

About NexxtShow
NexxtShow is an innovative exposition-services contractor and trusted partner to leading association and corporate professionals. Founded by industry veterans committed to delivering a higher level of service, a higher level of show manager and exhibitor satisfaction, and greater efficiency from start to finish, NexxtShow raises the bar of the trade show and meeting experience. http://www.nexxtshow.com/

Media Contact: Kerri Gillis, 877.836.3131, media@nexxtshow.com

Contact :
Kerri Gillis
NexxtShow
Avon, MA 02322
877.836.3131
kerrig@nexxtshow.com
http://www.nexxtshow.com

Kindle Fire and Nook Recharging Docks Available for Pre-Order at ReaderDock.com

ReaderDock™ Launches Second Round of Pre-Orders For Speaker Equipped Kindle Fire and Nook Docking Stations at ReaderDock.com

Lindenhurst, NY, April 14, 2012 — E-reader enthusiasts who have been waiting for the availability of quality docks for their e-reader / tablets are about to be rewarded. Both the FireStation (for the Kindle Fire) and N-Station (for the Nook Color and Nook Tablet) became available for pre-order earlier this month at ReaderDock.com, and now the retailer says they are extending pre-ordering discounts to a second round of docking stations.

“We’ve had an amazing response to our initial pre-order,” says Gina Kearney, a co-owner of ReaderDock. “We offered a discounted pre-order price plus free shipping and we sold out of our initial production run in just two weeks. So, we’re launching a second round of pre-ordering so folks who missed out on the first run can still reserve with the lower price on round two!”

ReaderDock envisioned a true docking station for e-readers months ago when the release of the new Kindle Fire, Nook Color and Nook Tablet were still in the pipeline. “We noticed there weren’t any good docking stations for the Nook and Kindle,” says Gina. “The Apple products, sure – you can find terrific docking stations for the iPad – but there was virtually nothing out there for the new generations of Kindle and Nook, which are really more tablet than e-reader alone.”

Built with speakers, a headphone jack and the ability to play movies or music while charging, the FireStation and N-Station offer a built-in amplifier with volume control that can be turned on or off, and are powered with the standard USB cable and power adapter included with each tablet. The dock holds the device firmly in place in either a horizontal or vertical position, thanks to a rotating cradle.

The unique design of the docking stations allows for charging, listening to audio and turning the device on and off without removal from the dock. Input from Kindle users influenced the FireStation build: since the headphone jack is on the bottom of the device, inaccessible when the Kindle is docked, the FireStation now includes a standard 3.5mm output jack that can be used for headphones or stereo systems.

Pricing and Availability:

The ReaderDock FireStation (for Kindle Fire) and N-Station (for Nook Color/Tablet) is available for pre-order on the website (http://www.readerdock.com), for $54.99 with free shipping. Shipping for initial orders is expected to begin on or around April 27th. This new round of pre-orders will ship on or around May 25th. After the second pre-order is complete, the price for both docking stations will increase.

Follow us on Twitter @ReaderDock

About ReaderDock:

ReaderDock is a provider of innovative accessories for E-Readers and tablets. Headquartered in New York, ReaderDock products are conceived and designed in the USA. Learn more about us at http://www.readerdock.com.

FireStation™ and N-Station™ are trademarks of ReaderDock™, and may be registered or pending registration in other countries. © 2012 ReaderDock.

Nook®, Nook Color™, Nook Tablet™ are trademarks of Barnes & Noble, Inc. Kindle® and Kindle Fire are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Readerdock.com and its affiliates are in no way endorsed by or affiliated with any device or company featured on this website.

Media Contact: Gina Kearney, ReaderDock, (888) 435-3076, contact(at)readerdock(dot)com

Contact :
Gina Kearney
ReaderDock
Lindenhurst, NY 11759
(888) 435-3076
contact@readerdock.com
http://readerdock.com

NexxtShow Hires Industry Veteran, Scott Dobbins as Operations Manager

NexxtShow today announced that Scott Dobbins has joined the company as Operations Manager.

Avon, MA, April 07, 2012 — NexxtShow today announced that Scott Dobbins has joined the company as Operations Manager.

Dobbins will act at General Forman for all Boston shows and will be responsible for overseeing and reviewing labor calls on all Nexxt Shows. He will also maintain and enforce a standard set of protocols in regards to customer service, show-site execution and delivery and the quality of appearance of the show floor.

Dobbins started out his career in the trade show industry in Anaheim CA in 1995. He joins NexxtShow with over 17 years experience in the tradeshow industry, including 15 years of experience as a Foreman.

“We are very pleased to have Scott join us as Operations Manager,” said Scott Ceurvels, General Manager, NexxtShow. “He brings with him the same drive and desire of perfection and customer service that NexxtShow is founded on.”

Founded in 2010, by industry veterans committed to delivering a higher level of service, a higher level of show manager and exhibitor satisfaction, and greater efficiency from start to finish, NexxtShow is quickly becoming a recognized exposition services contractor and respected industry partner.

“As the Operations Manager and General Foreman for Boston shows, it has been such a breath of fresh air working with the greatest people, seeing the business the way it should seen and approached the way business should be approached,” said Dobbins. “I am very excited and feel really proud about my career here and that I am part of this family at Nexxt. It truly feels that way every day that I come to work. I look forward to a long and successful career here with each and every one of my colleagues and will work my hardest to make sure that I can be a big part of the successful company that I have no doubt we will become!”

NexxtShow is bringing a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to the industry such as Freedom Shipping(TM), a simple solution that delivers 20 to 30 percent cost savings through easy round-trip shipping with one invoice and no hidden fees, and, coming this summer, the Next Wall(TM) System, a sleek new alternative to pipe and drape offered at no additional charge.

About NexxtShow

NexxtShow is an innovative exposition-services contractor and trusted partner to leading association and corporate professionals. Founded by industry veterans committed to delivering a higher level of service, a higher level of show manager and exhibitor satisfaction, and greater efficiency from start to finish. NexxtShow raises the bar of the trade show and meeting experience. http://www.nexxtshow.com

Media Contact : Kerri Gillis, 877.836.3131, kerrig@nexxtshow.com

Contact :
Kerri Gillis
NexxtShow
Avon, MA 02322
877.836.3131
kerrig@nexxtshow.com
http://www.nexxtshow.com

Becrypt Announces New US Engineering Services Division to support Growing Customer Base

Award winning cyber solutions provider employs more US based staff to provide responsive local services to customers

McLean, VA, March 08, 2012 — Becrypt, supplier of cyber security solutions to Government, federal agencies, defense and the wider public sector has expanded its Engineering Services division to support a growing number of US customers. The company has employed highly skilled software development engineers to provide dedicated service to customers based in locations across the US. The move marks the company’s commitment to the American market where several large organizations have deployed its cyber security solutions in recent times.

This growth in customer numbers and infrastructure follows announcements of several new solutions developed by Becrypt to support secure mobile working for federal and commercial customers. A new Mac version of its Trusted Client solution has been developed for customers with mixed operating environments, enabling staff to work remotely and share information securely with a single secure remote access device (USB stick) for employees, whatever hardware they use. Becrypt has also announced its collaboration with Fujitsu to provide a modified version of its DISK Protect encryption solution for use on rugged tablet PCs that meets the needs of both federal and state organizations to support a mobile workforce requiring access to sensitive data.

Bernard Parsons, CEO of Becrypt said; “This expansion in our Engineering Development Services demonstrates an undertaking to our US customers and is a significant milestone in our growth in the marketplace. We already have a strong foothold and count several US organizations among our customers who have successfully deployed and are using our cyber security solutions. Further investment in local knowledge and expertise means that our North American customers will be assured of a timely, responsive service as we see greater take up of Becrypt products in new areas and across different industries.”

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Becrypt

Becrypt is a leading supplier of innovative Information Assurance solutions and services, providing secure, feature-rich, out-of-the-box products that are government-certified and suitable for all industry sectors. Becrypt products protect customers in key government areas including: central, federal, state and local government, the defense sector, law enforcement and transportation.

Becrypt’s Cryptographic Library has been certified through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) at FIPS 140-2 Level 1. The Cryptographic Library provides support for all of Becrypt’s data security solutions requiring assured cryptographic functionality and services which means that the full range of innovative Becrypt products are available for the U.S. and Canadian Federal governments and organizations requiring a FIPS compliant solution.

Through technology and OEM partnerships Becrypt enables third-party solutions with encryption and other data security capabilities.

Becrypt has offices in McLean, Virginia, USA, London, UK, and Sydney, Australia serving clients worldwide.

For more information please visit: www.becrypt.com

For Media Resources including high resolution image downloads please visit: http://www.becrypt.com/news-events/news

Editors Contacts :
Keith Ricketts
Marketing Director
Becrypt
+44 (0) 7809 391 037
kricketts@becrypt.com

Contact :
Andreina West/Mary Phillips
PR Artistry Limited
UK
+44 (0)1491 639500
andreina@pra-ltd.co.uk
http://www.becrypt.com/

NexxtShow Hires Lauren Martin as NexxtStep Account Executive

NexxtShow recently outlined their configurable system division, NexxtStep, and Martin will be supporting the clients and managing their exhibit projects.

Avon, MA, March 08, 2012 /PressReleasePing/ — NexxtShow recently outlined their configurable system division, NexxtStep, and Martin will be supporting the clients and managing their exhibit projects. NexxtStep exhibits are constructed of modular aluminum framing with various substrates and hardware for a clean, contemporary, tailored look to any booth.

Martin majored in Sports/Entertainment/Event Management at Johnson and Wales University, Providence Campus with a concentration in Sales, Meeting and Event Management. Her curriculum included Tradeshow/Exhibition Management instructed by industry prodigy Christine Perakslis, EdD. She also studied abroad in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia to study Dynamics of Tourism and International Event Management.

While completing her internship at NexxtShow, Martin was hired, not only due to her education and experience, but her novel thinking and deep connection with customers. She grew up in a family business where she enjoyed working with clients to produce memorable experiences. Compassion and understanding of customer needs, beyond the expected, is fundamental for her.

“I have enjoyed working for NexxtShow since the moment I walked through the door as an intern,” states Martin. “Everyone at NexxtShow works so well as a team and I love the workplace culture – I feel as if I’ve been adopted into a supportive and loving family. I’m learning more than I can imagine from all the talent built inside these walls, and I am super excited to move forward with the company!”

“NexxtShow simply provides the tools, resources and knowledge and the Nexxters (NexxtShow employees) apply their passion and intensity to drive forward and succeed customer expectations. Lauren possesses remarkable enthusiasm, business skills and a genuine personality. She brings new insight into the company and this is where the Nexxt big ideas will be found. We are thrilled for Lauren and her NexxtStep achievements ahead.” – Dave Connor, Chief Customer Officer, NexxtShow.

About NexxtShow

NexxtShow is an innovative exposition-services contractor and trusted partner to leading association and corporate professionals. Founded by industry veterans committed to delivering a higher level of service, a higher level of show manager and exhibitor satisfaction, and greater efficiency from start to finish, NexxtShow raises the bar of the trade show and meeting experience. http://www.nexxtshow.com/

Contact :
Kerri Gillis
NexxtShow
Avon, MA 02322
877.836.3131
kerrig@nexxtshow.com
http://www.nexxtshow.com