DeviceFidelity, Inc. today announced an exciting new addition to its lineup of popular NFC protective cases for the iPhone, the In2Pay iCaisse4X NFC. Designed to work with the In2Pay microSD, the powerful and multi-functional case allows iPhone users to fully utilize NFC features such as card emulation mode, reader/writer mode, and peer-to-peer mode while offering a removable extended battery providing several more hours of use before plugging in for charging.

In addition, DeviceFidelity also announced that it has received three additional patents on the iPhone NFC protective case technology, taking its granted patent position beyond the US to Europe, China, Mexico and several other countries.

The new design is an amazingly protective and stylish hard shell two-piece case that allows iPhone owners to simply slide in their phone and instantly enable NFC tag reading and writing, make mobile payments using NFC mobile wallets such as moneto, gain secure entry through NFC enabled transit readers and share data between other NFC enabled phones. The case itself doubles as an additional source of power complete with an extended battery that is controlled and monitored directly from the case. The iCaisse4X NFC is one of the only extended battery cases in the market with a removable battery allowing users to carry yet another charged battery for extra long extended use period. iPhone owners can also choose from several fun case bands that come in spirited colors such as red, orange, green, purple, silver and clear. The new iCaisse4X NFC case is the only iPhone solution to harness the complete power of NFC for the iPhone while being fully equipped with an external battery pack.

DeviceFidelity has been participating in NFC rollouts in all major markets and iPhone based rollouts are in high demand from wireless carriers, banks, app developers and payment networks. By providing a unique value added NFC accessory for the iPhone case that is protected by global patents and leading in market features, DeviceFidelity is accelerating market adoption and improving return on investment for NFC rollouts, said Deepak Jain, DeviceFidelitys CEO, President and Co-Founder. In an environment ripe for effective contactless implementations we are excited to bring this game changing product to consumers globally.

The In2Pay iCaisse4X NFC is equipped with a microSD slot that is designed to accept the secure contactless In2Pay microSD issued by a financial institution, wireless carrier or retailers for uses such as a credit, debit, prepaid or a multiple account digital wallet.

About DeviceFidelity

DeviceFidelity, Inc. develops plug-and-play technologies that empower a variety of institutions to deploy their services and applications on millions of mobile phones worldwide. Its patented In2Pay

Gigya, the leading provider of social infrastructure for business, today announced the integration of its Social Gamification Platform with Boyd Gaming Corporation of Las Vegas one of the nations largest casino companies — for B Connected Social, Boyds new gamified online casino loyalty platform.

B Connected Social is the centerpiece of the next generation of B Connected Online, the web-based home of Boyd Gamings nationwide casino loyalty program that links 13 Boyd Gaming casino properties in five states. By leveraging Gigyas end-to-end social infrastructure, B Connected Social encourages users to earn rewards for behaviors such as booking hotel rooms or sharing offers, events and promotions on their social networks. As users accrue Social Points and badges, they not only gain social standing within the B Connected online community, but can cash in rewards for entries into regular giveaways and other contests.

The B Connected Social implementation with Gigya is the first time a nationwide casino rewards program has been integrated with gamfication. The site serves as an innovative example of how businesses can use gamification to tie physical and virtual rewards together to create behavior feedback loops where rewards drive engagement, and engagement drives rewards. Based on Boyd Gamings legacy rewards program, B Connected Social also leverages Gigyas Share plugin which seamlessly integrates with Gigyas Social Gamification Platform, enabling B Connected Social users to accumulate rewards for sharing their achievements to their social networks.

B Connected Social is a truly unique application of gamification, said Patrick Salyer, CEO of Gigya. By weaving virtual and physical rewards together, Boyd Gaming is able to keep users engaged with its loyalty program and encourage behaviors that benefit the business.

Gigyas Social Gamification Platform was a natural choice for us, said Brian Best, Vice President of E-Commerce for Boyd Gaming. Over the last several years, we have built B Connected Online into the leading website of its kind in the casino entertainment industry. Gigyas social infrastructure will help us take B Connected Online to the next level, and solidify our position as the leading online brand in our industry.

B Connected Social includes both plugin and customized elements of Gigyas Social Gamification Platform, including My Alerts, a feature that immediately alerts customers of key rewards opportunities like new offers received, ticket sales and new gaming slots.

The B Connected Social site is now live and can be found at: http://www.bconnectedonline.com.

About Gigya

Gigyas mission is to socialize the rest of the web. We provide websites with a complete social infrastructure that creates immersive social experiences for users and provides unparalleled customer insights for businesses.

Gigya equips businesses like ABC, Pepsi and Verizon with a comprehensive solution to socialize their online properties. Our technology enables seamless registration with Social Login, increases traffic and time spent on-site via Social Plugins and Social Gamification and transforms marketing by leveraging permission-based social identity data.

Gigya works with more than 500 enterprises and touches more than one billion users per month. Our platform extracts the real value from social networks, empowering online businesses to attract, engage and understand users like never before.

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Special Learning, Inc., a comprehensive Autism solutions company, announced today that it is hosting three, 120-minute back-to-back live webcasts that will be broadcast on March 29, 2012 beginning at 9 am (EST). Topics to be presented include Strategies to Increase Beginner Classroom Participation Skills: Teaching Methods in Application, Decreasing Problem Behavior With an FBA: Part 2 – The Intervention and Behavior Support Plan, and Interpreting Graphs for Behavior Analysts. These content rich webcasts are designed to impart valuable information to providers, educators, and parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and will be broadcast individually in separate time slots.

The first webcast of the day will be in the series Strategies to Increase Beginner Classroom Participation Skills and will be focusing on Teaching Methods in Application. This 120-minute discussion will explore common teaching methods used in treatment to develop new behavior, the roots of each method, and how to analyze which method may be the best to apply with your child. This webcast will be presented by Ms. Michele LaMarche, BCBA.

The 120-minute live webcast on Decreasing Problem Behavior With an FBA: Part 2 – The Intervention and Behavior Support Plan is a continuation of the webinar Decreasing Problem Behavior with an FBA: Part 1- The Assessment that took place last month, February 2012. This webinar will provide an overview on functionally appropriate behavioral interventions designed to reduce challenging behavior. Using literature reviews and successful practice in real world applications, the webinar aims to identify appropriate antecedent and consequent interventions. It will map out ways to develop a thorough behavior support plan, specifically the construction of an appropriate reinforcement schedule, functionally equivalent replacement behaviors, and preventive strategies. In addition, this hands-on session will help analyze the need for aversive strategies when reinforcement-based interventions alone are not effective for behavior reduction. The speakers for the webcast are Ms. Christine Austin, BCaBA and Ms. Michele LaMarche, BCBA.

The live webcast on the topic Creating and Interpreting Graphs for Behavior Analysts will provide an overview of the importance of visual analysis in the field of behavior analysis, discussing how and when to utilize different types of graphs, and provide practice creating graphs using Microsoft

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The Casino Hotels industry began its recovery in 2010 and 2011, after a disastrous 2008 and 2009 when revenue declined 8.7% and 8.4%, respectively, as the economy tanked and people spent less money on gambling. Over the five years to 2012, IBISWorld estimates that revenue will grow at an average annual rate of 0.4%. The industry is driven by a number of factors, including the state of the economy and travel trends. In 2009, the decline of the domestic economy and the increasing unemployment rate forced people to become more selective when spending disposable income. As people cut down on spending across the board, they were less likely to spend money on nonessential activities like gambling, according to IBISWorld industry analyst Nima Samadi. With the economy improving over the course of 2010 and 2011, consumer spending increasing (growing 2.0% in 2010 and 2.3% in 2011) and fears about the economy subsiding, consumers visited casinos more often. This trend is expected to continue in 2012, with consumer spending forecast to grow 2.0%. Declining domestic travel and international arrivals into the United States have also affected the industry. Both fell in 2009, but have grown some since and are expected to grow more in 2012, further fueling demand for hotel casinos.

The economic downturn also resulted in consolidation in the Casino Hotels industry. A number of major mergers have occurred over the last five years: Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. merged with Caesars Entertainment Corporation while MGM Resorts International merged with Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The domestic industry has also faced significant competition from international casinos, Samadi notes. In 2007, Macau, China, overtook Las Vegas as the world’s largest casino gambling region. Despite the recent decline in revenue, the industry has experienced some positive developments over the five years to 2012 with gambling becoming a more accepted part of the US culture.

This industry has a low to medium level of concentration. The mergers of Caesars with Harrahs and MGM with Mandalay Bay secured these operators as dominant players in this industry. Las Vegas Sands Corporation is the third major player in this industry. While the level of industry concentration has increased significantly to 2007, it is now expected to not increase any further due to regulatory constraints relating specifically to this industry by state governments and to overall industry competition levels monitored by agencies of the federal government. Given the nature and operations of this industry, it is not surprising that it mainly comprises large employers. The level of industry concentration increased significantly since 2007 due to consolidation, but it is not expected to significantly rise again over the next five years. For more information, visit IBISWorlds Casino Hotels report in the US industry page.

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IBISWorld industry Report Key Topics

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in hotel facilities with a casino on the premises. The casino on premises includes table-wagering games and may include other gambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. These establishments generally offer a range of services and amenities, such as food and beverage services, entertainment, valet parking, swimming pools and conference and convention facilities.

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Recognized as the nations most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.

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