Dominion Dealer Solutions Be Back Mobile App Wins Award for Most Innovative Dealership Solution of 2011

Norfolk, VA and Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Dominion Dealer Solutions Be Back Mobile App has been named the winner of the Most Innovative Dealership Solution of 2011 in the DrivingSales Innovation Cup Awards. The Be Back Mobile App was selected by a panel of dealers from a competitive field of solutions at the Third Annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), held at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Dominion Dealer Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises.

DrivingSales (http://www.drivingsales.com) created the Innovation Cup Awards, presented annually at the DrivingSales Executive Summit, to recognize solutions introduced or enhanced whose innovative approaches have produced significant results for dealers.

Its an honor for Dominion Dealer Solutions to be recognized as the 2011 Innovation Cup recipient, said Glen Garvin, group general manager of Dominion Data Solutions. This shows the continuing effort Dominion Dealer Solutions is making to move the individual brands to a unified, more innovative offering. The Be-Back App shows a commitment to be front and center in new automotive product initiatives by placing our focus on dealer-consumer engagement. The DSES conference boasts a literal whos who in cutting-edge automotive retail. We are so pleased to be in attendance and humbled by the award.

The Be Back Mobile App from Dominion Dealer Solutions can be downloaded through iTunes and is available for both the iPhone and Droid devices. The app is currently in development for the iPad as well. The Be-Back app is branded for each specific dealership. Once downloaded by the consumer, the application stores many useful pieces of information like the vehicles VIN numbers, mileage, service history and book valuations. The Be Back Mobile App notifies customers of inventory recalls or specials, and allows car buyers to view service schedules and owners manuals. Through both the iPhone and Droid, drivers can schedule service appointments with DMS integration, find local gas stations, and get parking spot reminders and loan calculators. The Be Back App truly becomes a consumers vehicle management tool complemented by the dealerships branding.

The local dealership owns this white-labeled application on the car buyers most important and useful asset their mobile device. Contact information in the application, service schedules and appointment setting increase fixed operations at the dealership. An equity alert shows the consumer how valuable their trade-in could be and alerts the dealer to the consumers interest in its equity.

The DrivingSales Executive Summit is designed to inspire dealers to push the envelope on innovation and to help them collaboratively uncover the actionable solutions and strategies that will move their dealerships forward, said DrivingSales Founder and CEO Jared Hamilton. The Innovation Cup, a centerpiece of the DSES, raises awareness of the vendor solutions that are moving the needle forward in dealerships across the country by allowing those who know best auto dealers to decide the finalists and winner. Clearly, the Be Back Mobile App is already making its mark and has impressed the hundreds of progressive dealers who attended the summit. Congratulations to Dominion Dealer Solutions and to each of our finalists!

Dealership solution-providers submitted applications online with vendor names removed, and a panel of dealers assessed each application. The Innovation Cup Award finalists presented their solutions onstage at DSES, with a panel of dealer judges scoring each solution. As the highest scorer, the Be Back Mobile App by Dominion Dealer Solutions won the Innovation Cup for Most Innovative Dealership Solution of 2011.

Each finalist and winners solution will also be profiled at DrivingSales.com and in the DrivingSales newsletter, and will be featured in a video interview at DrivingSalesTV. For more information about the Driving Sales Innovation Cup Awards, go to: http://www.drivingsalesinnovationcup.com/.

About Dominion Dealer Solutions

Dominion Dealer Solutions helps car dealers attract, retain, and service customers for life. Dominion Dealer Solutions products include: lead generation, reputation management, online service scheduling and customer relationship management tools through Autobase; web sites, SEO and PPC through Dealerskins; and specialized data aggregation, management, and reporting services through Dealer Specialties, Cross-Sell, The DataCube, and DataOne Software. These businesses serve more than 60 percent of auto dealers nationwide. Learn more at http://www.DominionDealerSolutions.com or follow us at http://www.twitter.com/dominiondealer.

Dominion Dealer Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises, a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, travel, apartment rental, and employment industries. Please see http://www.DominionEnterprises.com.

About The DrivingSales Executive Summit

The DrivingSales Executive Summit is a uniquely collaborative event modeled after the best practices and information-sharing among dealers and auto industry professionals on DrivingSales.com. The third annual event brings together the most progressive dealers in the country and world-renowned speakers, all focused on pushing the auto industrys innovation boundaries and translating the latest trends and business realities into solid 2012 action plans for every dealership department.

Unlike other automotive industry events, the DrivingSales Executive Summit is 100% dealer driven and designed specifically for the most advanced dealer principals and dealership executives in the industry. The exclusive event has a vendor-neutral policy, meaning no vendor influence on presentation selection and adherence to a strict dealer-to-vendor ratio.

For more information, visit http://www.DrivingSalesExecutiveSummit.com or contact dses@drivingsales.com.

About DrivingSales.com

DrivingSales is the auto industrys fastest-growing, most influential trade media property focused on delivering actionable profit-building information to auto retailers and industry professionals. DrivingSales media network includes flagship property DrivingSales.com (http://www.drivingsales.com), the worlds largest car dealer social network where thousands of dealership professionals collaborate and share best practices in a 20-group style setting; DrivingSalesTV (http://www.drivingsalestv.com), an interactive web channel which helps car dealers and auto professionals keep tabs on their industry and emerging technologies 24/7; DrivingSales University, an on-demand training platform where dealerships learn the latest web strategies from top e-commerce experts; DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) the industrys leading conference where progressive dealers collaborate and learn from world renowned experts, and DrivingSales Dealership Innovation Guide, a quarterly free publication featuring case studies of the industrys most innovative dealerships, solutions and best practices.

DrivingSales encourages innovation and excellence in the industry with its annual Dealer Satisfaction and Innovation Cup Awards, whose winners are determined solely by the dealer community. Founded by Jared Hamilton, a third generation car dealer, DrivingSales won a Top 25 Under Five award from the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF), which spotlights outstanding entrepreneurs and start-up companies in Utah; was named a 2011 Fast 50 Emerging Eight company by Utah Business magazine, which recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit, innovative business tactics and revenue growth of Utahs fastest-growing companies, and received an Interactive Media Award (IMA) in 2011 for Outstanding Achievement in the Automobile website category. Additionally, DrivingSales was named one of ten social media gambits for 2009 by Automotive News and o

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Opelousas General Health System Goes Mobile with iTriage

Opelousas, LA and Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

The explosive growth in mobile phone subscriptions has led Opelousas General Health System to expand its presence in the mobile community by partnering with iTriage

National Marfan Foundation Launches Mobile Site (MarfanDX.org) to Put Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis Directly into the Hands of Physicians

Port Washington, NY (PRWEB) June 06, 2011

A new mobile site http://www.MarfanDX.org was launched today by the National Marfan Foundation(NMF), to facilitate diagnosis of Marfan syndrome and related disorders. The site content is based on the new diagnostic criteria for Marfan syndrome that were published in the Journal of Medical Genetics(J Med Genet 2010;47:476-485). The site is compatible with Droid and iPhone smartphones.

The new mobile site is an innovative use of new technology for doctors who are concerned about the possibility of underlying Marfan syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder, said Mary Roman, MD, Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, and a member of the NMF Board of Directors. Marfan syndrome is a condition that has a varied expression and requires a multi-system clinical examination for diagnosis. The revised criteria simplified the complex process for diagnosis and provided insights into the diagnosis for conditions with overlapping features. The NMFs new mobile site facilitates instantaneous access to diagnostic criteria for Marfan syndrome and provides diagnosis and management information for related disorders. This is a real benefit for busy doctors.

Marfan syndrome and related disorders affect about 200,000 people in the U.S., but experts say that half of those affected are not diagnosed. Without a diagnosis and treatment, they are at risk of a sudden early death from a tear or rupture of their aorta. Related disorders, including Loeys Dietz syndrome, vascular Ehlers Danlos, mitral valve prolapse syndrome, familial aortic aneurysm and more, are outlined.

Features of the Mobile Site

According to a study conducted last year by Manhattan Research, a full 72 percent of U.S. physicians now use smartphones, and the number is expected to jump to more than 80 percent by 2012.

With so many physicians utilizing smartphone technology, says Dr. Roman, it makes sense to provide a resource that is compatible with the latest trends.

The mobile site features a summary of the new diagnostic criteria, including seven simple formulae for diagnosing Marfan syndrome. Expandable text provides a detailed explanation of each formula.

The site also features:

Interactive Systemic Score Calculator used to consider the lesser characteristics of Marfan syndrome throughout the body that can be key in making the diagnosis. This too has expandable text and graphics, as well as ability to email results for patient file.

Interactive Z-score calculator, used to determine the size of the aorta compared to body surface area. This can also be emailed for the patient file.

Key points about the role of genetic testing and family history.

Important information on differential diagnosis and related disorders.

Helpful links and resources.

The mobile site is also viewable on a desktop computer; it is compatible with Safari and Firefox browsers.

This mobile web site was supported by the CDC Cooperative Agreement Number 1H75DD000703-01. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Revised Diagnostic Criteria for Marfan Syndrome

The revised diagnostic criteria for Marfan syndrome were developed by an international team of medical experts led by Bart Loeys, MD, Center for Medical Genetics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium. The purpose was to streamline the diagnostic process in order to provide patients with a more accurate diagnosis and better medical management.

"While diagnostic criteria should emphasize simplicity of use and the desire for early diagnosis, the highest priority in developing these guidelines was accuracy," said Dr. Loeys.

Because connective tissue makes up the entire body, the disorder manifests itself in many body systems, including the skeletal system, eyes, lungs, blood vessels and heart. Many people with Marfan syndrome experience an expansion of the aorta. It is essential for affected people to be diagnosed and managed properly. Without proper monitoring and medications to reduce the stress on the aorta, affected people are at high risk for aortic dissection or rupture, which could result in sudden death. With an accurate diagnosis and proper medical treatment, they can live a normal lifespan.

The revised nosology provides a method for evaluating a patient by deriving a systemic score, with various features of Marfan syndrome assigned a numeric value; the diagnosis depends on the total systemic score. This is a change from the previous nosology which relied on evaluation of features as "major" or "minor."

The scoring system reflects three significant changes in the way Marfan syndrome is diagnosed:

The two cardinal features of Marfan syndrome - aortic root dilatation/dissection and ectopia lentis (dislocated lens of the eye) are weighted more heavily than other characteristics.

There is a more precise role for molecular testing.

Less specific manifestations of Marfan syndrome are either removed or given much less weight in the evaluation process.

The diagnostic criteria have been defined for those with a family history of the condition and for those who may be a sporadic case; that is, they are the first in their family to be

affected. Specific guidelines are also given for children (less than 20 years of age), with different scenarios proposed for those with family history and those without family history. For those who do not meet the diagnostic threshold for Marfan syndrome or a related condition, the nosology employs the diagnosis of "non-specific connective tissue disorder," which fosters ongoing monitoring of the aortic size and function, until such a time when a specific diagnosis can be made.

The nosology also offers additional diagnostic considerations and recommends more testing if a patient has sufficient findings of Marfan syndrome but, additionally, shows other unexpected features. The differential diagnosis and management for alternative diagnoses, such as Loeys Dietz syndrome, vascular Ehlers Danlos, mitral valve prolapse syndrome, familial aortic aneurysm and more, are outlined.

The National Marfan Foundation

The National Marfan Foundation is a non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated to saving lives and improving the quality of life of individuals and families affected by the Marfan syndrome and related disorders by:

Educating affected individuals, family members and the health care community about Marfan syndrome.

Advocating for and funding clinical and molecular research into the early detection and treatment of Marfan syndrome.

Providing a network of local and special-interest support groups to help affected people and their families share experiences.

For more information on Marfan syndrome, call 800-8-MARFAN or log on to http://www.marfan.org.

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Karaoke Anytime, Anywhere - All The Worlds A Stage As Red Karaoke Goes Mobile

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Red Karaoke, the international leader in online karaoke is bringing the worlds largest online karaoke library to owners of iPhone, iPad, and Android devices in the United States with the launch of Red Karaokes mobile apps. With over 45,000 songs to choose from, get ready to sing your heart out karaoke lovers!

Red Karaoke offers the most integrated and mobile karaoke experience, letting users sing anytime, anywhere. Use the front-facing camera to record high-quality video and audio, while singing scrolling lyrics from the screen of any iPhone, iPad 2 or Android device. Share recorded performances easily to Facebook and Twitter, and join the 750,000-strong Red Karaoke community to see what people around the world are singing, rate others performances and even get feedback on your latest rendition of todays top hits!

Our goal at Red Karaoke is to provide the best possible karaoke experience anytime, anywhere, on any device, said Miguel A. Diez Ferreira, Red Karaokes founder and CEO. Our apps let karaoke fans of any type to try out their favorite songs, practice, or share video with Facebook whether theyre at home in private, in public, or hosting a party with friends.

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ZCorum Adds VoIP Diagnostics to TechVizion Mobile App

(PRWEB) November 15, 2011

ZCorum announced at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo today that they have added a Voice Tab to their TechVizion app. TechVizion is the companys mobile app that provides current and historical cable modem diagnostics to technicians in the field. The new Voice Tab adds additional diagnostics and call quality scores that will help providers troubleshoot voice subscribers who are using an Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter (EMTA). TechVizion works in conjunction with TruVizion, the companys popular web-based version of the software.

According to Scott Helms, Vice President of Technology at ZCorum, if a customer has voice service with the provider, the technician can simply touch the voice tab in the app to display information such as the line status, battery state and charge, as well as call quality metrics for the last ten callsincluding MOS scores and any delayed, lost or discarded packets. Our customers already love that they can query any device from any location, right on their smartphone or tablet, and immediately view current and historical RF stats. Now, with one tap they can also view VoIP diagnostics that are critical in troubleshooting voice calls when in the field. Helms says TechVizion is compatible with Android phones and tablets, as well as the iPhone and iPad.

While, the TechVizion mobile client has traditionally only operated in conjunction with the ZCorums Web-based diagnostics software, last week the company announced that it would work with MSOs to make TechVizion available to providers that have already made significant investments in their own Operational Support Systems (OSS), but who would also like a mobile solution for cable modem diagnostics.

Helms and other ZCorum staff will be demonstrating both TruVizion and TechVizion in Booth # 1801 at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 11 this week in Atlanta. Cable providers can also contact ZCorum at 1-800-909-9441 for more information.

About ZCorum

ZCorum provides broadband Internet and communication solutions to telcos, cable companies, utilities, and municipalities, assisting in all facets of broadband implementation, integration, engineering and consulting, network monitoring and diagnostics. ZCorum also offers wholesale, private-labeled Internet services, including data and VoIP provisioning, email, Web hosting, and 24x7 support for end-users, enabling service providers to compete effectively in their local rural and suburban markets. ZCorum is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. For more information, please visit http://www.ZCorum.com.

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Rasmussen College Wins Grand Prize In Global Mobile Game Development Curriculum Contest

Minneapolis, Minn. (Vocus/PRWEB) March 03, 2011

After being chosen as one of only 20 schools to advance to a second round of competition, Rasmussen College has been selected as one of three grand-prize winners of the Unity Mobile Generation Education Giveaway, a global contest designed to encourage educators to develop innovative course curricula for game programming and design for mobile and tablet PC devices. With this honor, the higher education provider will receive 20 Android smart phones, 20 copies of Unity Pro, and 20 licenses of Unity Android Pro.

We are honored to be named a grand-prize winner of an award that showcases our dedication to developing advanced curriculum for our programs, including the Game and Simulation Programming Bachelors degree, Rasmussen College School of Technology and Design Director Hap Aziz said. Our winning proposal combined programming design and theory with practical applications, providing students the hands-on experience that is critical to learning new and challenging programs, as well as becoming qualified professionals within their field.

Rasmussen College has established itself as an industry leader in online and on-campus education and offers a Bachelors in Game and Simulation Programming degree, or Game Design Degree, along with several other technology and multimedia design programs. Faculty members Thomas Long and William Sattelmeyer submitted the colleges winning proposal Mobile Game Development with Unity 3D, which integrated Unity Pro 3D with opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience developing high-demand simulations that employ built-in mobile device features, such as the compass, GPS, and accelerometer.

The demand for courses and degrees addressing game and mobile design has increased as Android encompasses 27 percent of national smart phone sales and iPhone sales expand with the companys new relationship with Verizon. A course curriculum that is centered on this rapidly evolving industry will give students a strong advantage in the expanding mobile development field.

Nominees submitted an example curriculum using Unitys Android game software and two accompanying video lectures. Rasmussen College was selected to advance to the second round of the competition in November 2010.

Will Goldstone of Unity Technologies, author of the first textbook on Unity 3D, noted that the Rasmussen College proposal demonstrated excellent understanding of course requirements, student needs, and development process, as well as an existing understanding of industry needs.

Headquartered in San Francisco and named one of the top five game companies of 2009 by Gamasutra, Unity Technologies has more than 200,000 registered users worldwide using its platform to develop high-quality, interactive 3D content for the Web, mobile, and console. Schools such as Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have adopted Unity technology into their curricula. For additional information about Unity Technologies, visit unity3d.com.

See the winning universities online at http://blogs.unity3d.com/2011/02/01/unity-mobile-generation-great-education-giveaway-winners-announced/.

For additional information about Rasmussen College and its School of Technology and Design, visit http://www.Rasmussen.edu/degrees/technology-design/.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE

Founded in 1900, Rasmussen College is a premier provider of educational experiences, dedicated to the growth and development of its students, employees, and the communities it serves. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelors and Associates degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students both online and through its network of 21 campus locations. By partnering with leading universities, Rasmussen offers opportunities to students beyond the Bachelors level. The Rasmussen Partner Network gives students the opportunity to earn Masters and Doctoral degrees completely online, at their own convenience, from prominent universities around the country. To learn more about Rasmussen College, please visit Rasmussen.edu.

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