Biotraits, Inc. Establishes Online Consumer Protection Division to Protect Families and Children, Fight Identity Theft and Guard Home Computers from Predators
ORLANDO, Fla. - BioTraits, Inc., the six-year old biometric technology firm that provides corporate and government agencies with state-of-the-art security and accounting systems that accurately recognize and verify unique human characteristics, has launched a Consumer Protection Division that will focus on preventing identity theft and protecting children from web-based predators.
Peter A. Wengert, founder and chief executive officer of BioTraits, said the new division will develop and market Family ID Guard and Kids Web Guard to families for use on home-based computers.
“We have worked with the world’s leading security companies to develop some of the most advanced security configurations on the market today,” said Wengert. “We are focusing some of that advanced technology on an area of critical concern to most Americans---protecting our identities and protecting our children,” he said.
Wengert appointed Todd Folds president of BioTraits Consumer Protection Division. Folds, a graduate of Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Technology, has more than 16 years of experience in computer and online security.
BioTraits Inc. is a University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program client in the Central Florida Research Park.
For more information about this release contact:
Peter A. Wengert, CEO BioTraits, Inc. 3267 Progress Drive, Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32826; 866-815-0888 or peter@biotraits.com
Carol Ann Dykes, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-0211, cdykes@mail.ucf.edu
Thomas O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 or LvershelCo@aol.com
About BioTraits:
Founded in March 2003, BioTraits, Inc. is a biometric company providing solutions for biometric identification and verification products through its development of a suite of workforce management products and distribution of biometric access control products. For more information, visit www.biotraits.com.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 120 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Orlando-Based Plainvue Software Launches Video Games to Teach Kids Complex Math, Science Concepts
Orlando-Based Plainvue Software Launches Video Games to Teach Kids Complex Math, Science Concepts
ORLANDO, Fla. - Plainvue Software, Inc. has launched the first in a series of video games that turn complex math concepts into learning adventures for young students.
Plainvue’s Order of the Abacus™ game series --- Chainshooter™, Fortune’s Prime™ and Fraction's Kitchen™ --- is designed to appeal to “Digital Kids” with engaging plots and compelling characters.
Daniel Roy, founder and chief executive officer of Plainvue Software, Inc., said the company will eventually launch a wide range of math and science-based video games that target advanced elementary and middle school students.
“We brought together some of Orlando's best teachers and game developers to incorporate current research in teaching with cutting-edge video game development,” Roy said.
“Our games supplement, amplify and encourage traditional classroom learning skills and bridge the home-to-classroom divide, reinforcing key math and science concepts that are critical for success in high school and beyond,” Roy said.
Fortune's Prime, one of the first games to be released, targets students in grades six through eight, Roy said.
“Fortune's Prime is a solitaire game played with a standard deck of cards. It’s based on an algorithm developed by an ancient Greek mathematician to identify prime numbers,” Roy explained.
A prime number is a natural number with only two divisors: itself and 1 (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, etc.). Prime numbers are an essential concept in simplifying fractions, finding common denominators and developing computer programs.
In Fortune’s Prime, numbered cards are turned over, one row at a time, to build a tower. Players increase their score as they identify prime numbers and add the numbers in each row. Points are deducted---and cards are removed from the tower---when prime numbers are overlooked.
Roy said the games meet both national and state math standards. Further information about the games is available at www.OrderOfTheAbacus.com.
Chainshooter™ and Fortune’s Prime™ will be available soon on the Apple iTunes Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
“As students master the games, they master the fundamental math concepts they will need to compete in the future,” Roy said.
Plainvue is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program based in the Central Florida Research Park.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Roy, CEO, Plainvue Software, Inc., 407-277-2973, droy@plainvuesoftware.com
Carol Ann Dykes, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-0211, cdykes@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 or LvershelCo@aol.com
About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Plainvue Software, Inc. has launched the first in a series of video games that turn complex math concepts into learning adventures for young students.
Plainvue’s Order of the Abacus™ game series --- Chainshooter™, Fortune’s Prime™ and Fraction's Kitchen™ --- is designed to appeal to “Digital Kids” with engaging plots and compelling characters.
Daniel Roy, founder and chief executive officer of Plainvue Software, Inc., said the company will eventually launch a wide range of math and science-based video games that target advanced elementary and middle school students.
“We brought together some of Orlando's best teachers and game developers to incorporate current research in teaching with cutting-edge video game development,” Roy said.
“Our games supplement, amplify and encourage traditional classroom learning skills and bridge the home-to-classroom divide, reinforcing key math and science concepts that are critical for success in high school and beyond,” Roy said.
Fortune's Prime, one of the first games to be released, targets students in grades six through eight, Roy said.
“Fortune's Prime is a solitaire game played with a standard deck of cards. It’s based on an algorithm developed by an ancient Greek mathematician to identify prime numbers,” Roy explained.
A prime number is a natural number with only two divisors: itself and 1 (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, etc.). Prime numbers are an essential concept in simplifying fractions, finding common denominators and developing computer programs.
In Fortune’s Prime, numbered cards are turned over, one row at a time, to build a tower. Players increase their score as they identify prime numbers and add the numbers in each row. Points are deducted---and cards are removed from the tower---when prime numbers are overlooked.
Roy said the games meet both national and state math standards. Further information about the games is available at www.OrderOfTheAbacus.com.
Chainshooter™ and Fortune’s Prime™ will be available soon on the Apple iTunes Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
“As students master the games, they master the fundamental math concepts they will need to compete in the future,” Roy said.
Plainvue is a client of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program based in the Central Florida Research Park.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Roy, CEO, Plainvue Software, Inc., 407-277-2973, droy@plainvuesoftware.com
Carol Ann Dykes, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-0211, cdykes@mail.ucf.edu
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 or LvershelCo@aol.com
About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, Lake County, the City of Leesburg and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Airtran Airways Announces Partnership With Desire Street Ministries
Airtran Airways Announces Partnership With Desire Street Ministries
Strategic Alliance Begins With Day of Fun in Orlando for Underprivileged Children
ATLANTA – AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and Desire Street Ministries (DSM) recently announced a strategic partnership to aid people in need around the Southeast.
The partnership officially kicks off this week (Thursday, July 30) with AirTran flying 43 people from Atlanta to Orlando to enjoy a day of fun at Walt Disney World. The majority of travelers are urban youth who participated in summer camp at Summerhill Community Ministries, an inner-city ministry in greater Atlanta, and one of DSM’s partners.
“We are so pleased to be able to help those that are less fortunate in the communities we serve,” said Bob Fornaro, AirTran Airways' chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We believe in the work Desire Street is doing and look forward to a long and meaningful partnership with them.”
In addition to providing an unforgettable day for these children, the trip will help connect the leaders of three urban ministries – Summerhill Community Ministries (Atlanta), Parker Street Ministries (Lakeland, Fla.), and Desire Street Ministries (Decatur, Ga.; New Orleans, La.; Baton Rouge, La.). By networking together, leaders of these three groups will share lessons learned in their community development efforts, discuss solutions to shared challenges and encourage each other in the mission of community transformation.
“We are thrilled about our growing partnership with AirTran. We are grateful for their generosity and their commitment to serve their community,” said DSM Executive Director, Danny Wuerffel. “This experience will be very special for our youth. Many have never left the city of Atlanta, much less traveled on an airplane or visited Disney World.”
About DSM
Desire Street Ministries’ mission is to train and send leaders to revitalize impoverished neighborhoods through spiritual and community development. The organization provides technical support and encouragement to other urban ministries. This vision of “Ministry Replication” focuses on helping passionate inner-city leaders develop the capacity to really transform their communities. DSM offers ongoing mentoring for urban leaders, specialized coaching/training, fundraising assistance, business management assistance, and also funding support.
About AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran is the only major airline with Gogo inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit www.airtran.com.
Desire Street Ministries Contact:
Sara Pace, 866.633.0070, space@desirestreet.org
John Crossman, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
AirTran Airways Contact:
Christopher White, Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas, 678-254-7442
Strategic Alliance Begins With Day of Fun in Orlando for Underprivileged Children
ATLANTA – AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and Desire Street Ministries (DSM) recently announced a strategic partnership to aid people in need around the Southeast.
The partnership officially kicks off this week (Thursday, July 30) with AirTran flying 43 people from Atlanta to Orlando to enjoy a day of fun at Walt Disney World. The majority of travelers are urban youth who participated in summer camp at Summerhill Community Ministries, an inner-city ministry in greater Atlanta, and one of DSM’s partners.
“We are so pleased to be able to help those that are less fortunate in the communities we serve,” said Bob Fornaro, AirTran Airways' chairman, president and chief executive officer. “We believe in the work Desire Street is doing and look forward to a long and meaningful partnership with them.”
In addition to providing an unforgettable day for these children, the trip will help connect the leaders of three urban ministries – Summerhill Community Ministries (Atlanta), Parker Street Ministries (Lakeland, Fla.), and Desire Street Ministries (Decatur, Ga.; New Orleans, La.; Baton Rouge, La.). By networking together, leaders of these three groups will share lessons learned in their community development efforts, discuss solutions to shared challenges and encourage each other in the mission of community transformation.
“We are thrilled about our growing partnership with AirTran. We are grateful for their generosity and their commitment to serve their community,” said DSM Executive Director, Danny Wuerffel. “This experience will be very special for our youth. Many have never left the city of Atlanta, much less traveled on an airplane or visited Disney World.”
About DSM
Desire Street Ministries’ mission is to train and send leaders to revitalize impoverished neighborhoods through spiritual and community development. The organization provides technical support and encouragement to other urban ministries. This vision of “Ministry Replication” focuses on helping passionate inner-city leaders develop the capacity to really transform their communities. DSM offers ongoing mentoring for urban leaders, specialized coaching/training, fundraising assistance, business management assistance, and also funding support.
About AirTran Airways
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran is the only major airline with Gogo inflight Internet on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit www.airtran.com.
Desire Street Ministries Contact:
Sara Pace, 866.633.0070, space@desirestreet.org
John Crossman, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
AirTran Airways Contact:
Christopher White, Cynthia Tinsley-Douglas, 678-254-7442
Monday, April 27, 2009
Avalon School of Music Launches Summer Music Camps
Avalon School of Music Launches Summer Music Camps
ORLANDO, Fla. – Avalon School of Music at Avalon Park in east Orlando has launched a series of music summer camps to offer children of all ages one-week immersion sessions with full-day professional instruction that includes snacks and lunch.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing coordinator at Avalon Park, said the one-week camps cost $275 per student.
Camp themes include Rock Guitar and Exploration, Rock Band, Drums and Percussion, Song writing, and Pop singing, Hodson said. The Camps will be held at all three of the school’s locations with full details available at www.AvalonMusicCenter.com/summer2009.asp
Registration is under way now and space is limited, Hodson said. For more information, contact Avalon School of Music camp coordinator Jessica McMahan at 407-770-0323 or jmcmahan@avalonmusiccenter.com.
For more information about this release, contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Beat Kahli, Owner/Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
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