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College Uses Zebra Technologies location technology to manage student attendance and building recourses

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a recognized global leader in technologies that extend real-time visibility, today announced that West Cheshire College, a leading vocational college, has successfully implemented Zebra’s real time location tracking solution with the ability to track and increase the visibility of 20,000 students across its two campuses.

QLn™ Mobile Printer Family First to Provide Printing Capabilities in Multiple Languages

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a recognised global leader in enabling technologies that extend visibility into operations, today announced the release of the QLn220 mobile printer, a new addition to its QLn™ mobile printer family unveiled in June 2011. With the industry’s broadest portfolio of printing products, Zebra’s new offering prints 2-inch labels to meet specific market and application needs where a smaller format is preferred – For example: for mobile healthcare applications including bedside specimen labelling and bedside medication administration as well as retail applications such as shelf-edge, price and return labelling.

Winter sales are approaching while the Christmas season is on

According to a leading provider of retail pricing and inventory management software company, SofTechnics, stores, on average, reduce their price marking costs between 25 and 40 percent if they integrate a price management software with mobile computing and printing operations. By today, re-pricing products in the store has evolved from simply being a reaction to purchasing mistakes, to a strategic tool that retailers apply to increase traffic and sales. Price changes are often required for regional pricing or other variable pricing strategies, promotional markdowns, clearance, seasonal sales, or product mix changes. All this is especially important in the Christmas period and the winter sales.

Partners First Offers New Training Portal Modules and Training Team Addition

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced an extension to its Partners First offering with the addition of a new online training module to its partner portal and the appointment of an additional training team member.

Flagship store reinforces market leader OBI

Easy access, facilitating shopping through wide choice of products and services: these are the main characteristics of the latest OBI store. The 2 level new store, located at the north-east part of the KÖKI Terminál complex, and boasting of a total surface of about 14.000 m2, may soon become the favourite home improvement store of all customers in the surrounding. This is not at last thanks to the competitive prices due to the market leading position, the product offering covering over 40.000 items and highly trained and motivated colleagues who are coming from Tálas store as well as qualified new employees. A proud feature of the store is the garden area, one of the largest of its kind in Hungary, and which welcomes the visitors with a festive atmosphere.

Industry-first Ethernet device management and Zebra-exclusive smart battery technology enable customers to reduce operational expenses and improve efficiencies

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a recognised global leader in bar code, kiosk, card and RFID printing as well as real-time location solutions, today announced the release of its new QLn 320™ mobile printer.

Products deliver enhanced secure card encryption, new card design software

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), announces the immediate availability of ZXP Series 3™ card printer to the EMEA market.

Economical wristbands for single day use and durable, water-resistant wristbands for multiple day use.

Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, announced the immediate availability of the Z-BandŽ Fun and Z-BandŽ Splash wristbands. The economical bar coded wristband solutions are ideal for amusement, theme and water parks, sporting events and concerts. The wristbands which are available in a range of vibrant colours promise to create a splash in the hospitality, amusement and attraction market.

New RFID printing/encoding technology responds to market demand for a rugged high performance printer that reduces media costs, creates efficiencies

Zebra Technologies Europe today announced the availability of its first high performance RFID printer/encoder designed to address the growing RFID market for high-volume item-level tagging. The R110Xi4 aims to streamline business improvement and supply-chain management applications such as item-level tracking, asset tracking, inventory management and more across retail, manufacturing, healthcare and distribution channels.

New programme creates a collaborative environment for ISVs, channel partners to foster development of innovative solutions

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) today announced the launch of its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner Programme, designed to foster stronger and more innovative partnerships between Zebra and the ISV partner community. As an element of Zebra’s channel development strategy, the ISV programme highlights the importance Zebra places on the ISV’s role in developing new technology solutions.

2300 pupils participated in this year’s program of OBI and WWF

This year’s last beaver class will take place tomorrow. The "school year" of OBI Hungary and WWF Hungary started the 11 January in Gyöngyös and comes to an end the 16 February in Sopron. In the course of 5 weeks 2600 primary school students learn about the beaver, the largest rodent in Europe, which means that by now well over 20.000 children can boast about having met the beaver. Store visitors are also free to join the classes. The 45 minutes interactive environmental classes are held by the experts of WWF, in 20 OBI stores of 19 cities.

Beaver classes of OBI and WWF held in 19 cities

The 11th January OBI Hungary Retail Kft. and WWF Hungary launch again their successful and recently CSR prize awarded beaver class program series. This year’s classes allow over 2600 primary school students from 19 cities to learn about the beaver, the largest rodent in Europe. The environmental classes are held between in January and February in 18 OBI stores in the countryside as well as the Soroksári út and Fogarasi út stores in Budapest for the interested students.

Direct printing of labels, receipts and encoded RFID tags from Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touchŽ made available by the Zebra Utilities App and ZebraLink™ Multiplatform SDK

Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, announces that users can now print directly to a Zebra mobile or stationary printer from Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch mobile digital devices, using the Zebra Utilities app and ZebraLink™ Multiplatform SDK. This innovative auto-id software also enables developers to create customised applications that seamlessly integrate printing to meet their respective needs, saving companies time and resources.

Seamlessly integrates Motorola’s newest mobile computer with light-weight and durable palette

Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, announces the latest version of the RW 420 Route Palette, designed to work specifically with Motorola Solutions, new MC9500 industrial grade mobile handheld device. Ideal for direct store delivery and field service and sales operations, the RW 420 brings efficiency and ease-of-use to field mobility applications saving time and money.

The OBI brand won the Superbrands prize for the third time

OBI Hungary designed its new home page to be the starting point for those considering home improvement. The website, available in Hungarian, German and English, offers detailed information and comprehensive help not only for those who wish to get coverage on one of the 25 OBI stores or the products on sale but for everyone who plans home renewal or to improve their environment.

Advanced True Secure security laminates offer a multitude of secure features to deliver increased protection, durability and prolonged card life.

Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, today announces the addition of the laminator feature, capable of laminating both sides of a cards simultaneously, to the award-winning ZXP Series 8 retransfer card printer. The new laminator option, available globally, will provide an extra layer of protection and security which is essential security element for federal credentialing, state driver’s licensing, and for organizations with high security requirements.

With increased focus on the five rights of the patient, Zebra Technologies is a champion for protecting patients around the world

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, announced today that it has sold more than 125 million of its patient Z-band wristbands worldwide which will help prevent the number of deaths that are caused by medical errors.

With increased focus on the five rights of the patient, Zebra Technologies is a champion for protecting patients around the world

Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, announced today that it has sold more than 125 million of its patient Z-band wristbands worldwide which will help prevent the number of deaths that are caused by medical errors.

The Business Software Alliance and IDC Release Seminal Software Piracy Study

Today, the Business Software Alliance (BSA), an international association representing the global software industry, in partnership with market research firm IDC, announced its seventh annual global software piracy study, tracking PC software piracy rates in more than 100 economies. From 2008 to 2009, installations of unlicensed software on personal computers (PC) in Hungary fell by 1 percent to 41 percent. The commercial value of this illegal software amounted to $ 113 million.

IQ Color streamlines operations, reduces errors and printing costs

Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA), a global leader in specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, announces the launch and immediate availability of its IQ Color Thermal Labels, allowing operations managers to print colour visual cues on demand using their existing Zebra thermal printer.

The „warezking” case is just the tip of the iceberg

The world celebrates the 10th Intellectual Property Day the 26th April. The Business Software Alliance (BSA), the Foundation for the Protection of Copyright of Audiovisual Work (ASVA) and the Association of the Copyright (ProArt) agree that both the awareness about copyrights and its increased protection should be raised.

Respondents report need for international coordination on cyber security

Widespread confusion exists among European citizens over where their online data is stored, according to a Business Software Alliance (BSA) poll released today. Nearly one in five European citizens admitted to being unaware of whether their personal data is being held ‘in the cloud’, with 60% responding that they did not know what ‘in the cloud’ means. Users were also unclear who should take responsibility for protecting their online data, suggesting a need for better coordination between government, businesses, and users and better education on cyber risks and best practices.

Cooperation with the authorities bring results in Hungary

Unlicensed software has cost European businesses over $16m in 2009 as a result of legal action by the Business Software Alliance (BSA). Last year, the BSA received nearly four thousand leads regarding companies using unlicensed software and conducted 2,256 legal actions across Europe.

The beaver classes of OBI and WWF start tomorrow

The 27th January OBI Hungary and WWF Hungary launch again their successful beaver class program series, which allow about 2300 primary school students from 16 cities to learn about the beaver, the largest rodent in Europe. The environmental classes are held between the end of January – end of February in 15 OBI stores in the countryside as well as the Soroksári út and Fogarasi út stores in Budapest for the interested students.

Use of unlicensed software costs German company over one million Euro

A German company has admitted to using unlicensed software on more than 1,000 computers, announces the Business Software Alliance (BSA). The sum paid out in damages and the cost of purchasing licenses to become legal has cost the company in excess of 1.1million Euro, making this the second biggest-value case of BSA’s history in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Controversial trends characterize 2008

Piracy of software on personal computers (PC) in Hungary remained at 42% in 2008, while half of the 110 countries studied saw piracy rates drop and only 15% increased. Industry losses, due to software piracy, in Hungary rose to $146 million in 2008.

Embarcadero Technologies Sees Value in Global Software Group’s Anti-Piracy and Policy Programmes in EMEA

Three forward-looking software companies have joined the Business Software Alliance (BSA), citing its proven value in advancing the industry's interests worldwide. Embarcadero Technologies will participate in BSA's activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in its capacity as a Worldwide Member. Two other members have also joined as Worldwide Members, Minitab and Rosetta Stone. The three are providers of innovative software solutions in the areas of online collaboration, quality improvement, and lifelong learning, respectively.

Business Software Alliance receives higher quantity of leads at the start of 2009

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has been provided with more than 800 leads in January and February 2009 across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, 8 per cent up compared to the start of 2008. The service industry has been identified as leading the trend, followed by the architectural/design, sales/distribution, engineering, manufacturing, and graphics sectors respectively.

Increasing distribution of illegal software at the retailers.

BSA applauds recent criminal proceedings by Hungarian police forces against a number of IT shop assistants and managers. There is suspicion that they have sold PCs with illegally installed or "left over" software. The number of cases started to increase dramatically last September.

BSA SAM Advantage Makes It Easier for Organisations to Achieve the Global SAM Standard and Reap Numerous Benefits

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today announced a new, world-class approach to software asset management (SAM), the business practice aimed at keeping track of and gaining the most productivity from all software within an organisation. This new approach offers information technology (IT) managers and service providers an easier way to reap the benefits of SAM.

New report published on the threats associated with internet piracy

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) announces it has shut down 18,314 auctions around the world selling 45,000 items of pirated software, worth a combined $22 million (15 million euro / £12 million), as well as tackling the illegal sale of software via peer-to-peer (P2P) networks and other internet-based channels in the first half of 2008. BSA's activity on the internet has increased three-fold from 2007 and includes a heightened focus on the crackdown of pirated software in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Our under performance is especially aching in the field of IT infrastructur

Hungary ranks 28 in the world in the 2008 IT industry competitiveness index, thus keeping its last year position. The country's current ranking in the middle of the ranking could be improved considerably, if focus was put on the development of the IT infrastructure. These are among the findings of a new study issued by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

Company education needed to support a cultural shift in the ways that we manage fonts as software

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today launches an international best practice guide for managing font assets, aimed at educating businesses on the licensing implications of using different typefaces. Many companies are unaware that font designs and font software are classed as Intellectual Property (IP); the guide intends to change the mindset around how fonts are perceived and managed.

INDUSTRIAL COMPANY AND FOOD RETAIL CHAIN PAY SIGNIFICANT COMPENSATION TO BSA

BSA has recently reached a settlement with two major companies found to have significant shortfalls in software licences. Following a criminal complaint made by the BSA, a major industrial company located in eastern Hungary and a national food retail chain paid a total sum of 8,6 million HUF (apr. euro 35.000) compensation fee as a result of the settlement process adjusting the civil law claim of BSA. Furthermore, the two companies spent several million forints on purchasing the correct licenses for their software products.

On 19 November, 2005 BSA's BigvisIT campaign continues in Budapest and in the surrounding counties. Experts from BSA will be visiting couple hundreds of small and medium-size companies to help estimating their software files, and possible illegal softwares. Experts on spot will provide legal and professional advice for improved asset tracking. BSA will lean on experience gained during the first phase of this year's BigvisIT Campaign throughout Győr-Moson-Sopron County.

LOGISTIK Inside and Emnid market research company has conducted a survey about the public opinion of the logistics corporations in Germany since 2002. In this year already 300 leading logistics specialists had been asked about the companies, in four categories. In the category of the logistics consultants, the winner was Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. The researchers think this award is the sign of confidence.

The Second Group of Young Hungarians Set to Travel to the USA

Dividend of 25% on share capital is proposed for distribution

Net profit after tax amounted to CHF 12 mil. versus CHF 7,2 mil. in 2003.

Total income amounted to CHF 62,6 mil. an increase of 4% versus 2003. This increase is explained mainly by a 10% increase in commissions' income, which off set a decline of 2% in net interest income and in trading income. Structured products' income contributed CHF 11.4 mil. compared with CHF 12.9 mil. in 2003.