Computerworld Honors Program Recognizes AmigoLatino As Finalist For Use Of Technology To Benefit Society

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2007

AmigoLatino (http://www.amigolatino.com), a company that connects immigrants in the United States with their families in Latin America live and in real-time using video conferencing technology for face-to-face virtual family reunions, has been recognized as a Laureate Finalist by IDG's Computerworld Honors Program. For almost two decades, Computerworld Honors has acknowledged those individuals and organizations that have used information technology to benefit society. This year's honorees were commemorated during the 19th Annual Laureates Medal Ceremony & Gala Awards Evening on June 4, 2007 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

"We are honored to have been nominated by Polycom for the award and selected as a 2007 Laureate Finalist by the Computerworld Honors Program." said Gabriel Biguria, Founder and CEO of AmigoLatino. AmigoLatino, through the Amigo Live communications channel, is a pioneer in addressing the needs of the migrant community in the United States. What makes Amigo Live exceptional is the premise behind it. Biguria's goal is the democratization of access to advanced technology, specifically bringing video conferencing and the benefits it holds for people separated by such great distances, to the masses.

From the beginning, Biguria's focus has been providing the highest quality of service, both in terms of technology and the customer experience. All of the AmigoLatino offices are set up to resemble living rooms and provide a relaxed, comfortable environment. Scheduling a video call is simple, once the participants in the United States have decided on a date and time, AmigoLatino makes all of the arrangements with the family in Latin America.

"All the families need to think about is enjoying their relatives," says Biguria. "Although I've been told that participants don't sleep for days in advance of a conference due to the anticipation."

At the cost of only $ 40 per half hour conference, AmigoLatino's Amigo Live service has connected more than 10,000 families. The video reunions have included everything from birthday celebrations - complete with cake and flowers arranged by AmigoLatino beforehand - to brides who go to an AmigoLatino office in Latin America on their wedding days so their fathers in the US can see them in their wedding dresses and give their blessings.

"Each Laureate selected for this honor understands the importance of using one's resources and technical prowess to benefit one's fellow man.", said Bob Carrigan, Chairman of the Computerworld Honors Program Chairmen's Committee and President, IDG Communications.

About AmigoLatino

AmigoLatino was launched by a passionate team of entrepreneurs with the goal of helping to democratize access to innovative channels that enhance cross-border communications and e-commerce initiatives in under-served markets. Our main channel, "AMIGO LIVE", leverages business quality video conferencing to help reunite distant families, community groups and organizations, in real-time and at a low cost, between the US and Latin America. Another channel, "AMIGO COMPRAS", provides families with new and efficient alternatives to the traditional cash remittance transfers, while allowing for control towards the final utilization of the funds. Very soon we will be expanding the depth and breadth of our services to the rest of the world! For more information visit http://www.amigolatino.com or call: (213) 380-4761

About Computerworld

Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning weekly publication, Computerworld.com Web site (http://www.computerworld.com), focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest (40 edition) global IT media network. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 awards, including Folio Magazine's 2006 Gold EDDIE Award for the best technology/computing magazine, the 2004 and 2006 Magazine of the Year Award, and 2006 Best Overall Web Publication from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). Computerworld leads the industry with a print audience of 1,252,000 readers each week (IntelliQuest CIMS Spring 2006) and an online audience of over 2 million unique monthly visitors (Omniture).

Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including Storage Networking World?, Premier 100?, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo?, Macworld Conference & Expo, DEMO? and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

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Pensacola Technology Company to Provide the Washington Post With Interactive Lottery Data

Pensacola, FL (PRWEB) August 18, 2006

Gaming Solutions International is pleased to announce they have entered into a contract with The Washington Post to provide their online newspaper with interactive lottery data. The data can be viewed at this link:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/lottery/index.html

"We are pleased to have entered into a contract with The Washington Post, one of America's most prestigious newspapers," said John Brier, Managing Partner of Gaming Solutions International, LLC.

Under the newly signed agreement, the Washington Post will begin featuring a customized version of Gaming Solutions International's patent-pending interactive lottery results at the WashingtonPost.com web site.

With over 200 current lottery games in the U.S. alone, and with 74 percent of U.S. adults playing the lottery regularly, our patent-pending suite of interactive lottery data services will provide the Washington Post's web site visitors with exceptional content they can interact with on a daily basis," added Brier.

About Gaming Solutions International, LLC:

Gaming Solutions International, LLC, is a Pensacola, FL, based technology company that produces patent-pending interactive lottery results data for online and wireless media properties, to include newspapers, television stations, radio stations, portals, and news and information web sites. Lottery data coverage, available in English, Spanish, and French, includes all state and government sponsored lotteries in the United States, Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. Content partners include AOL, Bell South, AccuWeather,CBS Radio, Clear Channel Television, The Baltimore Sun, The Chicago Tribune, The Orlando Sentinel, MSNBC, Get Lisa, Newsmax, and many others. For more information, visit their corporate web site at http://www.LottoFactor.com.

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Mexicos Fashion Industry Youth Compete in National Contest Sponsored by Gerber Technology

Tolland, Conn. (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

Over the past several weeks, nearly 5,000 fashion design students from 30 universities across Mexico have put their fashion design, pattern design and marker making skills to the test in a multi-phased competition organized by Gerber Technology and sponsored by many national and international companies.

The contests assessed technical marker-making skills and overall fashion illustration talent using Gerbers AccuMark pattern design, grading and marker making software. Students competed against one another and against Gerbers AccuNest, automated nesting software. The competition also included a round called Mine, mine and only mine presented by Levis?, in which students took a typical garment and transformed it into a unique fashion design. The final event saw students testing their skills to design an haute couture bridal gown.

Jorge de Leon, manager of Gerber Technologys Mexico operations, said, The success of Mexicos apparel industry is founded on the strength of its educational institutions. For the last three decades, Gerber Technology has supported the growth of the fashion and the apparel industries in Mexico by focusing on the continuing education of the industrys youth. Gerber is the leading provider of state-of-the-art technology for this industry, and, year after year, we stand behind our commitment to educating the next generation of fashion leaders.

Winners were awarded on Sept. 29 following presentations by designer Guillermo Leon, fashion analyst Anna Fusoni, Levis? senior manager C?sar Mauricio Uribe, and Fashion Information Center director Pe?oles M?nica Benitez. A prestigious list of sponsors contributed prizes including VIP passes to professional runway events, netbooks, mobile technology devices, sewing machines, designer garments and accessories.

For information on the winning contestants and a complete list of sponsors, please visit http://www.gerbertechnology.com.

About Gerber Technology

Gerber Technology is comprised of four businesses that serve distinct market segments. These include the Composites and Automation Solutions group which serves aerospace, fabrication and construction markets with ply cutting, laser templating and laser metrology solutions; the Global Software Solutions business which offers the world's leading product lifecycle management (PLM), product data management (PDM) and CAD automation solutions for the retail, footwear and apparel businesses; the Sewn Products Solutions business which provides textile cutting and spreading systems to apparel and flexible materials manufacturers in all regions of the world; and Gerber Innovations, North Americas only full-line manufacturer of automated cutting hardware for the packaging industry. In all markets, Gerbers solutions significantly improve productivity and reduce costs.

Gerber Technologys world headquarters are located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and distributors serving nearly 25,000 customers in 129 countries. The company designs and manufactures its products in various locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Gerber Technology, visit us on YouTube and LinkedIn.

Established in 1968, Gerber Technology is a business of Gerber Scientific, Inc. (http://www.gerberscientific.com/) of Tolland, Connecticut.

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StarCite Partners with Acclaim Meetings, Inc. to Bring Meeting Planning Technology to Acclaim's Travel Management Companies and Independent Meeting Planners

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) September 29, 2009

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"Together with Acclaim Meetings, we are helping independent planners and agents provide an even better client experience and bringing a rich new source of meetings business to the suppliers in our marketplace," said Greg Dukat, chief executive officer, StarCite. "By lowering costs, saving time and providing more data to increase control and accuracy, this partnership will support planners in delivering a higher return on investment for each and every meeting they manage."????

Using AcclaimCite, powered by StarCite, Acclaim's independent planners and agents will be able to reduce the amount of time and energy spent on attendee registration and managing meetings data, among other things. For example, AcclaimCite will allow planners to easily design fully-branded websites for events that can drive attendee interest and simultaneously capture attendee data and information, reducing potential errors and saving time. AcclaimCite will also help planners speed up the RFP process by bringing it online.

"This agreement gives independent planners and agents unprecedented access to a technology platform that will reduce costs for their clients, facilitate better customer service and increase efficiency in every aspect of the planning process," said Anne Marie Moebes, Executive Vice President at Acclaim Meetings. "Only StarCite can provide the cost-savings that comes from an online marketplace unmatched in size and scope, combined with battle-tested technology that streamlines every element of meetings planning."

About StarCite, Inc.

StarCite, Inc. provides a technology platform that makes meetings and event planning, booking and management simpler, easier, and more cost-effective for corporations, hotels, venues and meetings suppliers worldwide. StarCite delivers visibility, cost savings and control over meetings spending for businesses and enhanced revenue opportunities for suppliers. Through Web-based, on-demand technology, StarCite automates and supports every key element of the meetings planning and procurement process: planning, budgeting, buying, attendance, payment, and results measurement. Using StarCite's proprietary online marketplace, meetings buyers can connect and conduct business with over 93,000 hotels, venues, destinations and suppliers globally. StarCite is based in Philadelphia, PA. Its equity holders include Internet Capital Group (NASDAQ: ICGE), TPG Growth, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), and TL Ventures. For more information about StarCite please visit http://www.starcite.com.

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Acclaim Meetings is the first and only marketing organization dedicated exclusively to the meeting and events business. The company provides a dynamic business community for independent meeting planners and travel agents, including the marketing resources, suppliers, technology, education and sales leads to help them increase sales and profitability in today's challenging business environment. When they become part of Acclaim Meetings, they are instantly linked in to a powerful network of resources that bolsters their meeting planning business while empowering them to retain their independence. The company also provides a "matchmaking" service by placing independent meeting planners with travel agencies and their clients. Acclaim Meetings is a kind of silent outsourcing partner for independent meeting planners and travel agents, so that they can confidently bid on meeting business of all sizes knowing that they have the needed support to expertly deliver their meeting plans every time.

Acclaim Meetings is part of the American Marketing Group, Inc, family of companies.

StarCite Media Contact:

Kristine Nalbone????????

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212-446-1897????

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