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Alcatel-Lucent Fosters the Creation of New Business Models Between Service Providers, Developers and Content Providers to Accelerate Application Innovation

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PARIS, December 3 /PRNewswire/ — New Application Exposure Suite Simplifies Web 2.0 Application and Content Creation and Delivery; New Open API Service Provides Unique Development Environment

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today unveiled a host of capabilities to help service providers open their networks to application developers and content providers in a secure and controlled way to speed the creation of innovative Web 2.0 services for consumers and enterprises. These capabilities - which include Alcatel-Lucent’s Application Exposure Suite, Open API Service, and a comprehensive set of transformation services - support the company’s application enablement vision, which is focused on combining the trusted capabilities of service providers with the speed and innovation of the Web to provide both consumers and business users with richer experiences.

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Mobile Marketing Forum Opens Today in Los Angeles Drawing Industry Experts and Pioneers from Around the Globe

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Mobile Marketing Forum and Annual Awards Ceremony to Feature Industry’s Leading Companies and Campaigns

Mobile Marketing AssociationLOS ANGELES, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile Marketing Forum — The Mobile Marketing Association(MMA)(www.mmaglobal.com), the leading global trade organization promoting the development and sustainability of mobile marketing, opens the Mobile Marketing Forum on behalf of its members today at the Sheraton Downtown Los Angeles. As part of its series of annual events, the Forum is the leading Global venue that brings the entire mobile ecosystem under one roof to address forward-thinking industry topics.

MMA members including leading brands, agencies, content providers, operators, entertainment and media companies from around the globe come together to share best practices in the emerging area of mobile marketing. This year’s MMA, Mobile Marketing Forum speakers, keynotes, panelists and presenters will cover the latest technology developments, case studies and innovative ways of using the mobile channel to extend the reach and effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

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3Cinteractive a Finalist in the 2009 ITFlorida Awards

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The ITFlorida Board of Directors announced the 2009 finalists for the annual Awards Program, which will culminate with the announcement of awards winners at the highly anticipated 7th Annual Awards Gala and Tech Forum, November 10-11, at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Participants in the Gala will include Florida House Speaker Designate Dean Cannon; State CIO David Taylor; Dr. Ken Ford, Chair of the NASA Advisory Council and Director of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition; State Representative Marlene O’Toole; Earnie Franklin, Chair of ITFlorida and President of Incepture; Roger Berry, CIO for Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide; and representatives of numerous small businesses and IT-enabled corporations throughout Florida.

“As an industry, we are proud to announce this slate of remarkable finalists, who represent the forefront of Florida’s knowledge economy,” said Earnie Franklin, Chair of ITFlorida. “For every year of the program, we have set a new record for number of nominations received, which in 2009 was 243. I’m certain that our Gala event at Disney next month will break new ground and continue our shared mission of making Florida a leader in high tech advancement.”

3Cinteractive is proud to be a finalist in the Excellence in Web 2.0 category. For more information about the Gala and Tech Forum, visit www.itflorida.com.

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3Cinteractive Expands Mobile Payments Platform Through Billing Revolution Partnership

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Partnership Allows 3Cinteractive to Provide Secure Mobile Credit Card Processing Through Billing Revolution’s Award Winning Platform

Seattle, WA & Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) – 9/30/2009 – 3Cinteractive, an industry leading mobile marketing and technology firm, has partnered with mobile commerce leader, Billing Revolution, to provide secure credit card transaction processing on mobile phones. This partnership rounds out 3Cinteractive’s robust, enterprise-grade mobile payments platform - which includes Premium SMS (PSMS), direct and WAP billing, as well as 3Ci’s proprietary Loss Prevention System, the industry’s first fraud and risk management system for mobile payments.

Through the partnership with Billing Revolution, 3Cinteractive can now seamlessly process mobile credit card transactions for its clients and tap deeper into a mobile commerce market expected to reach $13 billion globally by 2013.

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Employee Profile: Joe Arcadi, Facilities Manager

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Joe Arcadi, Facilities Manager

As Facilities Manager of 3Cinteractive, Joe Arcadi (a.k.a. Papa Joe) is responsible for managing the company’s property. In the past year, Papa Joe has led two office build outs to support 3Ci’s growth. Joe’s creative design talent and artistic background shines through 3Ci’s unique office environment, a rewarding result for Joe and 3Ci.

Before joining 3Ci, Joe owned, managed and sold for several companies. Most of his business experience is in the construction industry. When he arrived in South Florida, six years ago, he put his passion to work by managing and designing for Boca Kitchens.

Joe’s creative side has played a part in how he spends his free time. Joe has enjoyed working with his son, Jason, to restore a 1923 T-Bucket Roadster and a 1957 Corvette, which he has owned since he was 17 years-old. Joe also enjoys exercising and watching movies with his wife, Patty and spending time with his granddaughters at John and Michelle’s house.

-Ainsworth

3Cinteractive Expands Worldwide Corporate Headquarters

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After another year of dramatic growth, 3Cinteractive (3Ci) has completed its expansion of its corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. 3Ci, recently named the years’ Fastest Growing Technology Company in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal, has expanded its facility to allow for significant forecasted growth in 2009.

“In these economic times, we are very happy to be in a position to continue our expansion,” said John Duffy, 3Cinteractive’s CEO. “All aspects of our business continue to grow. We added 23 employees in 2008, our revenues grew over 250% from 2007, and we are extremely excited about our outlook for 2009,” said Mr. Duffy.

“While traditional media-based advertising revenues in general are clearly down, mobile marketing revenues continue to grow,” said 3Ci President Mike FitzGibbon. “Advertising Age recently reported that the case for mobile as a direct-response channel could resonate more in the present economic climate.”

“Our elegant SMS and IVR mobile messaging platforms were built to make it easy for marketers to mobilize and reach consumers ubiquitously. We continue to create measurable interaction between brands and consumers,” said Mr. FitzGibbon.

Discovery Mobile Kicks off 2009 with New Distribution Partnerships and Expanded Content Offerings

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Silver Spring, MD – January 15, 2009 – Discovery Communications, (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) the world’s number one nonfiction media company, today announced the addition of new mobile content services and distribution partnerships for several of its entertainment brands including Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet.

“We saw tremendous growth last year across our mobile services with triple digit percentage increases in usage confirming consumers growing interest in Discovery content on mobile,” said Doug Craig, senior vice president, Programming, Digital Media, Discovery Communications. “Leveraging new advancements in mobile technology and working with leading partners in the space, Discovery is committed to providing mobile users the most compelling and engaging experience available to satisfy their curiosity while on-the go.”

New Distribution Partnerships
Discovery Channel and Animal Planet content is now available through vSNAX Videos, an entertainment application showcasing high-quality video for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch, created by Rhythm NewMedia. The vSNAX channels feature a robust selection of video ad-supported clips from Discovery Channel and Animal Planet favorites including DEADLIEST CATCH, MYTHBUSTERS, ANIMAL FACE-OFFS and more. Additional community features allow video sharing to other iPhone and iPod touch users, video rating and the ability to save favorites to easily watch over and over again.

Beyond video, Discovery is offering consumers greater access to branded applications such as ringtones and wallpapers through partnerships with FunMobility and Zed.

FunMobility will distribute themed wallpapers through carriers and direct to consumer with FunMo.com. FunMobility offers best-in-class mobile multimedia applications that enable consumers to connect and express themselves through mobile photos, videos, music, graphics and slideshows.

Zed is distributing realtones, ringbacks, and hundreds of wallpapers including Animal Planet inspired hip-hop ringtones through U.S. mobile carriers and direct to consumer channels including RingToneJukeBox.com. Zed is the leading mobile value-added services (MVAS) player in the world in terms of revenue and geographical footprint.

“As part of the company’s ongoing mission to provide consumers with access to Discovery’s award-winning programming across all platforms, these new distribution partnerships provide us with valuable opportunities to expand our reach in the mobile space and continue to engage fans where they are consuming content,” added Rebecca Glashow, senior vice president, Digital Media Distribution, Discovery Communications.

Expanded Content Services
To further engage mobile users with both network programming and more genre-focused content such as survival, lifestyle, green and health, Discovery has partnered with Transpera, the industry’s first comprehensive solution to monetize video on mobile phones, to launch ad-supported mobile video across its mobile websites.

Powered by Transpera’s award-winning mobile video delivery and advertising platform, new mobile video services can be directly accessed on any video-capable mobile phone including all iPhones and smartphones via mobile URLs http://mvideo.discoverychannel.com, http://mvideo.tlc.com and http://mvideo.animalplanet.com respectively. Video clips from the networks’ most popular programs including Discovery Channel’s MYTHBUSTERS and DIRTY JOBS; TLC’s JON & KATE PLUS 8 and LA INK, and Animal Planet’s MEERKAT MANOR, as well as original short-form series such as UNTAMED AND UNCUT are available. Additional features allow mobile-to-mobile video sharing via “Send-to-Friend” functionality, video search, the ability to store Favorites for repeat viewing and more. Video services for Planet Green and Discovery Health will also launch in the coming weeks.

Discovery has partnered with industry leading mobile marketing and technology firm, 3Cinteractive, to create live interactivity with Discovery’s television programming, online and mobile websites.

Using 3Ci’s Switchblade mobile platform, Discovery will empower viewers to receive real-time information, interact with programming, express their opinions and check TV schedules on their mobile phones. For example, Discovery Health will implement a mobile pregnancy calendar for expecting parents where they can receive daily facts about what to expect on their mobile device.