The Weather Channel Mobile Launches Comprehensive Weather Application for Android Platform

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) October 27, 2008

The Weather Channel Mobile today announced the launch of its advanced mobile weather application for the Android platform. Available through the Android Market on the T-Mobile G1 phone, the new application gives users the ability to view fully customized weather maps, detailed conditions and forecasts, local video and severe weather alerts. Weather information can be viewed for neighborhood landmarks such as schools, parks, lakes and more to assist with daily activity planning. In addition, location-enabled severe weather alerts let users know when dangerous weather threatens their area.

Through the find me function within The Weather Channel for Android application, users can get weather forecasts for their pinpointed location or can search by city, ZIP code, street address or landmark, for the most precise weather conditions available on a mobile device.

Multiple areas can be saved and nicknamed for quick reference. For example, consumers can find the forecast at home, keep up with airport conditions for a traveling spouse, and check in with a parents forecast in California -- all from one customized screen.

The Weather Channel for Android is an effective use of the many capabilities of the Android platform and offers unrivaled ease-of-use. The application includes interactive maps that are fully customizable and feature the functionality of Google Maps. Users can decide to display layers such as radar, clouds, UV index, rainfall, snowfall and more. Location-based video forecasts with The Weather Channel on-air talent include conditions and forecasts for your current location or other U.S. locations.

The Weather Channel Mobile has been a leader in the mobile space for nearly ten years, and during that time weve learned what users want in a mobile experience, said Louis Gump, VP of Mobile for The Weather Channel Interactive. This product builds upon that deep knowledge and resource base, with features such as interactive maps, severe weather alerts, and extensive customization options available on this new platform. As a result, this product will again change the way consumers interact with weather information, from Concourse A at the airport to bleachers at the local softball field and beyond.

The new Android application features patented technology from The Weather Channel

ClearRisk Turns 5 Years Old: the Online Application Provider Celebrates Five Years of Helping Insurance Brokers be More Successful.

St. John's, Newfoundland (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

September 20th, 2011 marks the 5th anniversary of ClearRisk's incorporation. "I am delighted about reaching this very important milestone in the company's development," said Craig Rowe, Founder and CEO of ClearRisk. "We have a great staff team, an experienced Board of Directors, enthusiastic customers, and very supportive shareholders. Combined with our rapid sales growth and recent venture capital investment, we are very well-positioned for success."

Early in 2011, ClearRisk received venture capital from Growthworks, a leading Canadian VC firm. "ClearRisk was a logical fit for our portfolio," said Tom Hayes, President and CEO of Growthworks Atlantic. "Craig and his staff really know the insurance industry and have a great product/market fit. We think they have great potential."

ClearRisk provides cloud and mobile applications for risk and insurance. "We make Insurance brokers more successful." said Rowe. "We are maniacally focused on their success by providing them with solutions that give them a differentiator to create competitive advantage in the mid-market. We help them open doors, close sales, and retain business."

Mike Grandinetti, ClearRisk Board Director added, I have been working with Craig and his exceptional team for over two years. Based on Craig's 20 years of domain experience, he has brought an innate understanding of the risk industry to his role as CEO. As a result, ClearRisk has quickly become the leader in their industry through both developing their innovative purpose-built solutions for insurance brokers, and by using modern digital marketing methods to build their sales channel and customer base. I have had the privilege of working as a Board member and advisor with many successful technology companies throughout North America and Europe for the past decade; I have been most impressed with ClearRisk's commitment to best practices across all functional areas of the company, and their corresponding market traction and increasing industry recognition. I am confident that this is the right team at the right time in this rapidly growing market space" added Grandinetti.

ClearRisk has received significant support from ACOA, the NRC, the NL INTRD, the First Angel Network, and several individual investors. We have been very fortunate to have received the support of some leading funding and investment organizations in our region. Building a technology company takes a lot of time and capital, and we couldnt have done it without their support, said Rowe.

ClearRisk is exhibiting at the RIMS Canada Conference in Ottawa this week. "It's business as usual at ClearRisk as we turn five. It's great to celebrate milestones and successes, but we can't let it slow us down or distract from our focus on creating and delivering great products and making our customers profitable," said Rowe.

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