The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced today its 2012 International CES Best of Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honorees. The International CES Innovations Awards honor outstanding design and engineering advancements across 32 consumer electronics product categories, including two new trend-focused categories: Tablets, e-Readers, & Netbooks, and Software & Mobile Apps.

“We saw a ten percent increase in Innovations Award entries this year, which highlights the honor and prestige associated with these awards and the robust innovation within the CE industry,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. “We congratulate all finalists for their design and engineering expertise.”

The Best of Innovations honor is awarded to the products with the highest judges’ scores and will be featured in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase at the 2012 International CES. Honorees will also be displayed at CES Unveiled: the Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 in the Venetian Ballroom of the Venetian. The 2012 International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow is scheduled to run January 10-13, 2012.

Entries for The Best of Innovations are judged on overall engineering qualities related to technical specifications and materials, aesthetics and design qualities, the product’s intended use and function, unique features and how the design and innovation of the product compares to others in the marketplace.

The Best of Innovations Honorees for 2012 are: Computer Accessories
Plantronics
Calisto 835
www.plantronics.com
Digital Imaging
Lytro
Lytro Light Field Camera
www.lytro.com

Eco-Design & Sustainable Technologies
Nest Labs
Nest Learning Thermostat
www.nest.com
Gaming Hardware & Accessories
Razer
Razer Blade
www.razerzone.com
Headphones
Sonomax Technologies, Inc.
eers™ Custom-Fitted Earphones
www.sculptedeers.com
Health & Wellness
Basis
Basis Band
www.mybasis.com

High Performance Home Audio
Devialet
D-Premier
www.devialet.com
Home Networking
Wi3
WiPNET
www.mywi3.com

Home Theater Speakers
Reality Design Pty Ltd
SonicBlade
www.reality-design.com.au
Integrated Home Systems
2D2C, Inc.
SafePlug Electrical Receptacles
www.safeplug.com

Major Home Appliances
LG Electronics USA
Refrigerator with Blast Chiller Technology
www.lg.com
Personal Electronics
Libratone
Libratone Live
www.libratone.com

Portable Multimedia Accessories
Belkin
Kitchen Cabinet Mount
www.belkin.com
Portable Power
Audiovox Corporation
RCA USB Wall Plate Charger
www.audiovox.com

NEW! Software & Mobile Apps
Ford Motor Company
MyFord Mobile
www.ford.com
NEW! Tablets, E-Readers & Netbooks
Sony
Sony Tablet S1
www.sony.com

Wireless Handsets
T-Mobile
HTC Amaze 4G
www.t-mobile.com

For more information on the Innovations Design and Engineering awards, including photos and description of all honorees, visit www.CESweb.org/awards/innovations.

SATCON is the premier conference and exhibition this fall for satellite communications and content delivery. At SATCON, develop strategies to manage your communications infrastructure including video, data, voice and Internet, using satellite, fiber, mobile and wireless.

Be Our Guest! Attend all three CCW events -SATCON, HD World and 3D World Conference & Expo – free of charge! Qualified end-users*, get a free full conference pass and other industry professionals attend the expo, keynotes and sponsored sessions for free! Click here to get on our mailing list.

SATCON is part of Content & Communications World – 3 shows in one location! CCW combines SATCON, HD World and 3D World Conference & Expo all under one roof.
Now in its 10th year, SATCON will once again deliver world-class education and exhibits!

EDUCATION: At SATCON, educational opportunities include interactive end-user panel discussions, in-depth workshops and tutorials, sponsored forums and the sponsor presentation theater.

No other conference features over 50 end-user speakers who discuss real-world issues, applications and solutions for a variety of markets including:

Media & Entertainment, Broadcast & Cable
Military, Defense and Homeland Security
Federal, State and Local Government
Government contractors
Telcos & ISPs
Utilities
Education & Training
Emergency Response/Relief Agencies
Enterprise Markets such as Retail & Hospitality, Financial, Banking & Insurance, Energy, Oil & Gas, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Maritime & Shipping, Transportation & Fleet Management
Service Providers, Integrators and Resellers

ShowBiz Expo New York City
Wednesday October 5, 2011 9 AM – 5 PM
Penn Plaza Pavilion (across from Madison Square Garden)

ShowBiz Expo is a five-star event bringing everyone in Show Business together under one roof: Producers, Directors, Production Companies, Actors, Writers, Studio Executives, Filmmakers, Performers, Musicians, Designers and more!

WHY ATTEND?
Network with peers and professionals in the Entertainment Industry.
Establish new contacts and reconnect with old ones.
Further your education by attending workshops.
Learn about new products and services impacting the Industry.
Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry.
Discover new and innovative technologies.

ShowBiz Expo has no equal. Participation is an opportunity that cannot be missed if you dare to stay ahead of the competition!

New York // October 3-7, 2011 // Javits Center
Interop

Speaker Center | Media Center | Exhibitor Center

Register now to attend Interop New York, the IT industry’s most comprehensive conference and expo.
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Cloud Computing :: Virtualization :: Security :: Mobility :: Data Center :: Networking
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Wed., October 5
Thu., October 6
Fri., October 7
7:30 AM-6:00 PM
7:30 AM-5:00 PM
8:00 AM-11:00 AM

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
9:00am-10:20am

9:05am-9:25am:

Carole Post, Commissioner, New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications

9:30am-9:50am:

Robert Wahbe, Corporate Vice President, Server and Tools Marketing Group, Microsoft

9:55am-10:15am:

Sujai Hajela, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Networking Business Unit, Network Services Group, Cisco

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
9:00am-10:20am

9:05am-9:25am:

Werner Vogels, CTO, Amazon.com

9:30am-9:50am:

Cloud Panel

Moderator: Michael Fratto

Panelist 1: John Engates, CTO, Rackspace Hosting

Panelist 2: Jeff Deacon, Chief Cloud Strategist, Terremark a Verizon Company

9:55am-10:15am:

John Roese, Vice President and General Manager, Huawei Enterprise

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Interop New York will be held at the Javits Center in New York from October 3-7, 2011
Monday, Oct. 3 Tuesday, Oct. 4 Wednesday, Oct. 5 Thursday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 7

Enterprise Cloud Summit
Day 1:
Private Clouds Day 2:
Public Clouds

Conference

Virtualization
Storage
Networking
Information Security and Risk Management
Video

Cloud Computing
Wireless and Mobility
Future of Work
Communications as a Service
Data Center
Enterprise 2.0

Virtualization Days
Day 1:
Desktop Virtualization Day 2:
Virtualization Management
CIO Boot Camp Carrier Cloud Forum
IT Expo
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
See all the latest IT solutions from leading business technology vendors
Principles of Effective IT Management
Free Sessions – Open to all attendees

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Enabling People and Organizations to Harness the Transformative Power of Technology

The latest innovations in speech technologies and strategies have heightened customer expectations and are transforming the role of the call center. Automated outbound calls are getting a great deal of attention for their ability to inform customers to pick up goods, reorder products, and notify customers about promotional opportunities. Outbound calls also notify citizens of location-specific news and emergencies, such as school and road closures, weather reports, and evacuation notices. However, the focus of new developments isn’t limited to one-way outbound messaging. Organizations must have the ability to listen and respond to customer wants and needs in a timely manner. Customers demand to be heard and they want organizations to respond.

Conference Session Tracks: Attend tracks devoted to Business Strategies, Customer Experience, Technology Advancements, and Voice Interaction Design.

Virtual Tracks: Listen to sequences of presentations devoted to specific topics, including multimodal applications, cross-channel applications, analytics, speaker identification and verification, and more across the traditional vertical conference tracks.

SpeechTEK Labs: View the latest speech technology products, talk to developers, and speak with judges who will evaluate solutions in the following five lab sessions: analytics, development tools, in-car systems, natural language and translation, and voice-enabled personal assistants.

SpeechTEK University: Gain in-depth understanding from half-day courses on the latest techniques and

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Operator strategies for 4G network evolution will not be driven by technology, but by competition and market demand. As the Anywhere Network® takes hold in the mature markets of North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, operators are anticipating massive growth in broadband data usage and planning their network migration strategies and business models for monetizing mobile Internet services. 4G World offers you an opportunity to research state-of-the-practice business models and advanced mobile technologies, as well as learn from operators deploying 4G networks today about what works–and what doesn’t–as they migrate their networks to 4G.

Bookexpo America Reveals Expanded New York Book Week Program For 2011

BEA officials have revealed a vast array of events which have been organized in support of New York Book Week (NYBW), a week long celebration which embraces all literary and book activity in New York and which takes place during the week of BEA beginning Monday, May 23 – Saturday, May 28. Notably, the Apple Store, SoHo, located at 103 Prince Street, will conduct a weeklong series of “Meet the Author” events specifically in conjunction with New York Book Week. Barnes & Noble will once again tie-in its regular series of events and autographings to New York Book Week and the New York Public Library, in conjunction with several publishers, has organized numerous events including a Science Fiction & Fantasy Evening at 42nd St. (Stephen Schwarzman Building); Writing for Teens Today in SoHo (Mulberry Street Library); and What Makes a Good Picture Book at 42nd St. (Stephen Schwarzman Building). Other participants in various NYBW events include: Borders at Columbus Circle, The Brooklyn Public Library, Bryant Park Reading Room, The Center for Fiction, Greenlight Bookstore, McNally Jackson Bookstore, powerHouse Arena, Symphony Space, and WORD Books.

“Launched last year, our New York Book Week initiative was greeted with instant support, and I am incredibly happy to see how quickly it has evolved and taken on a life of its own,” notes Steve Rosato, Show Manager for BookExpo America. “The Apple Store’s terrific week of author events and its commitment to New York Book Week is a clear example of how far we can go with this program. Bookstores, libraries, and other literary hotspots and emporiums throughout New York City have proved incredibly eager to capitalize on their shared interest in books and authors. At the same time, publishers have indicated that they are keen to have the additional opportunity to promote the hundreds of authors who are in attendance at BEA by making them available for public events. Now that BEA is committed to remaining in New York City it seems only natural to bring all of the energy, excitement and enthusiasm of New York’s literary community together for a week long celebration.”

Officials at BEA note that full details and listings for New York Book Week are listed prominently on the website at: www.bookexpoamerica.com. Click on the New York Book Week icon on the homepage. In addition, BEA will prepare a printed brochure for New York Book Week with listings and which includes a letter from Mayor Bloomberg welcoming BEA attendees to New York City. In his letter, Mayor Bloomberg perfectly captures the spirit and tone of New York Book Week by noting: “Publishing is one of New York’s signature industries, and we are proud to to be the home of the many authors, editors, educators, and tastemakers who make our City such a dynamic and exciting place in which to live, work, and discover new ideas.” The brochure will be handed out at all registration counters and a prominent sign with NYBW listings will be on display in the lobby of the Javits Center.

Attendee Registration Dates/Hours:

Saturday, May 21
8:00 am – 5:00 pm (DIY Authors    Conference & Marketplace ONLY)

Monday, May 23
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, May 24
7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, May 25
7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday, May 26
7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Attendee Registration Dates/Hours:

Saturday, May 21 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (DIY Authors Conference & Marketplace ONLY) Monday, May 23 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 24 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 25 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday, May 26 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

For more information about BEA, please visit www.bookexpoamerica.com and connect with BEA on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

BookExpo America (BEA) is North America’s largest gathering of book trade professionals attracting an international audience. It is organized with the support of association partners including the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the American Booksellers Association (ABA). BEA is recognized for the media attention it brings to upcoming books as well as for the notable authors it attracts to the convention itself.

Streaming Media East 2011
The Business & Technology Of Online Video
May 10-11, 2011 – (Preconference Workshops: Monday, May 9)
Hilton New York • New York, NY

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If You’re In This Business, You Need To Be At This Event

If you’re a past attendee you know that each year the Streaming Media East conference and exhibition brings you innovative content from compelling speakers as well as face-time with major industry players in the exhibit hall. But this year we’ve raised the bar with our keynotes, session topics and by giving you the chance to check out some of the hottest devices available today.