CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 08, 2010 /PRNewswire/ – To celebrate its launch of the 2011 Trend Micro™ Titanium™, Trend Micro, the global leader of Internet security, is offering consumers a chance to win one of three new premium Dell PC systems. Those wishing to enter can register beginning today till October 08, 2010.

The prizes include:

• An ultimate gaming machine, the Dell Alienware M11x;
• An ideal family computer, the Dell Inspiron 14R; and
• A full-featured home office work machine, the Dell Vostro 3400.

Each of these prizes will be loaded with the Trend Micro Titanium software. A revolutionary new approach to computer system security, Trend Micro Titanium provides state-of-the-art protection for consumers’ data, delivered with optimal performance and ease-of-use and employs a cloud-client strategy that combines cloud-based web, email, and file reputation services with Smart Scanning technology for real-time, up-to-date protection against today’s sophisticated threats. Titanium Security stops viruses, spyware, and phishing attacks before they reach you, your family or home office PC.

In addition, Trend Micro is giving away 1,000 copies of its premiere 2011 Titanium Maximum Security software (a $59 retail value). Winners will be drawn at random.

Those wishing to enter can register at www.TrendMicro.com/Free for a chance to win one of the prizes described above. Registration ends on October 08, 2010.

“With the 2011 Trend Micro™ Titanium™ Maximum Security software we are giving our customers the Internet security, confidence and convenience they deserve plus the chance to win one of three new Dell computers,” said Tobias Lee, vice president of consumer and small business marketing, Trend Micro. “We are also giving away 1,000 copies of our 2011 Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security software. Everyone who signs up is eligible to receive our revolutionary software and premium customer support bundle, an online equivalent of a day at the spa for their PC.”

Product Availability, Prices and Requirements

Trend Micro Titanium is a family of products offering protection that is not only strong, fast and easy-to-use, but also uses the power of cloud computing to block threats before they reach your computer.

The 2011 Trend Micro Titanium products are available from September 08, 2010 for purchase in the U.S. through retailers and the Trend Micro online store, through retail channel partners in select countries worldwide, and at various retail locations online.

• Trend Micro™ Titanium™ Antivirus+ ($39.95 for 1 PC, $59.95 for 3 PCs) –Includes antivirus, antispyware and Web threat protection, stopping malicious downloads and finding and blocking malicious links in emails or IMs.
• Trend Micro™ Titanium™ Internet Security ($49.95 for 1 PC, $69.95 for 3 PCs) – Includes everything in Antivirus + plus, spam blocking, customizable parental controls, data theft prevention, and helps prevent unauthorized changes to applications.
• Trend Micro™ Titanium™ Maximum Security ($59.95 for 1 PC, $79.95 for 3 PCs) – Includes everything in Internet Security plus, 10 GB secure online backup with sync and sharing features, system optimization, Secure Erase, Wi-Fi protection and Remote File Lock to remotely secure confidential files in case your PC is stolen.

The 2011 Trend Micro Titanium products support Microsoft Windows® 7 Family, Service Pack 1 or higher; Windows Vista, Service Pack 1 or higher; and Windows® XP Family (32 bit or higher), Service Pack 3 or higher. For Windows 7 and Vista 1GB memory is recommended; for Windows XP 512MB is recommended; and 500 MB disk space for all three editions.

Contest is for North America Users Only.

About Trend Micro

Founded in 1988, Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security has over 20 years of experience creating a safer world for consumers and businesses to exchange digital information. Based in Tokyo and employing more than 4,400 people in 23 countries, Trend Micro is both a pioneer and industry vanguard. The company is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats.

Visit TrendWatch to learn more about the latest threats.

Trend Micro’s flexible solutions are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence and analysis experts around the globe.

Many of these solutions are powered by the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure, an Internet cloud-based innovation that combines sophisticated reputation technology, feedback loops, and the expertise of TrendLabs℠ researchers to deliver real-time protection against rapidly emerging threats. Trend Micro’s trusted security solutions include products ranging from single PC consumer solutions to enterprise-level security and threat management. Trend Micro’s products are sold through business partners worldwide. Please visit Trend Micro.com to learn more.

Next Generation DJ

The biggest names in dance music launch “Next Generation DJ” contest to find superstar DJ of the future

On 15th December 2009, the leading innovators in dance music, Pioneer, Beatport, DJ Magazine and Let’s Mix, come together to launch ‘Next Generation DJ’, (NGDJ) a talent competition designed to unearth the next superstar DJ and to give them the chance to win a life changing prize. To win, DJs with the X-Factor will have to demonstrate their skills by uploading and promoting a mix on the new mixing and social networking platform, www.letsmix.com as well as prove that they have the entrepreneurial aptitude required to make it big in the world of dance music.

NGDJ has some heavyweight backing. Pioneer revolutionized DJ technology with the introduction of the CD turntables and are about to do so again with the launch of their CDJ2000 & 900 digital DJ platform. Beatport is the world’s no.1 destination to purchase electronic music and home to the influential Beatportal blog. DJ Magazine is the world’s leading authority on dance music and is the brand behind the globally renowned ‘DJ Mag Top 100’ poll. And Let’s Mix was developed by the team from Tonium, who introduced the revolutionary Pacemaker, hand held, portable DJ system to the world. These brands know DJ’ing and dance music like no other, making NGDJ a competition with a genuine prospect of discovering the world’s next superstar DJ.

However, to be a superstar DJ these days takes more than just skills behind the decks. You need to be able to create your brand, manage your profile and promote yourself relentlessly. Entrants to NGDJ will be required to create their www.letsmix.com profile and upload their DJ mix. From there they will need to show they can navigate the world of promo, pushing their DJ mix across all social networking / blogging platforms to generate a specific amount of votes to reach the next round. Amongst all those who have been able to promote themselves sufficiently 100 finalists will compete in a second round, creating a mix around a special theme with their DJ skills judged by a panel of industry heavyweights. All 100 finalists will also feel the heat of the media spotlight throughout the final round.

The eventual winner of NGDJ will soon feel what it’s like to be a superstar DJ, with a set of brand new Pioneer CDJ2000’s (and inclusion in the exclusive Pioneer test DJ group), a Pacemaker, huge media coverage across DJ Mag, Beatport, Let’s Mix and many more, their own compilation release on Beatport, flights to the huge WMC event in Miami, flash hotel and massive gigs at the Beatport Pool Party and the DJ Mag opening and closing party at the Shelborne. This is a competition designed by the biggest, most influential brands in dance music to find genuine, unrivalled DJ talent, and so the final and ultimate reward for winning the competition is a future career as a DJ. The winner will be offered an exclusive contract with a major DJ management agency, giving them the chance to show dancefloors around the world exactly what they can do. 2010 will the year when the NGDJ winner will become the next big DJ brand.

So what are you waiting for?  Let’s Mix!

Fact Sheet

When        15th of December – 20th of February

Competition Stage 1: 15th of December ‘09 to 31st of January ‘10
Competition Stage 2: 1st of February ‘10 to 20th of February ‘10

Where    Mixes are added and voted on at www.letsmix.com

How

Join the contest:

Submit a Mix
Upload mix in MP3 format and add track listing
Download Let’s Mix free software, create a mix and upload

To advance in the contest:

Stage 1: 15th of December ‘09 to 31st of January ‘10

Task 1: Promote your mix as widely as possible (using websites, blogs, social networking, e-mail etc.) to secure a minimum 200 votes
Task 2: Secure the highest average score for your mix possible (1.0-5.0)

Stage2: 1st of February 2010 to 20th of February 2010

Compete amongst the NGDJ Top 100 finalists with a new theme mix (theme / rules released 1st of Feb)

To listen to the mixes and vote for contestants:

Visit the contestant’s specific mix page on www.letsmix.com
Vote by choosing 1-5 stars in the rating section

Prizes
1st Place will receive the “NGDJ Superstar DJ Launch Package”

• Showcase at the 2010 Winter Music Conference in Miami
• 2 x flights and accommodation at a 5 star Hotel
  • DJ gig at the legendary Beatport Pool Party
  • DJ Gig at the DJ Mag Party @ The Shelborne
• Get signed to a pro DJ Agency and Record Label
• Release your own mix compilation album on Beatport
• Media exposure via professional PR campaign
• Next Generation DJ equipment (2 Pioneer CDJ 2000 + Pacemaker)
• Feature in DJ Mag
• Inclusion in exclusive Pioneer Test DJ group

2nd and 3rd place will receive

• Media exposure via professional PR campaign
• Career launch opportunity
• Next Generation DJ equipment (1 Pioneer CDJ 2000 + Pacemaker)Inclusion in exclusive Pioneer Test DJ group

NGDJ Top 100 will receive

• Ongoing promotion
• Next Generation DJ equipment (50 Top performers win a Pacemaker)