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Sentera Announces Launch of OnTop Platform

Big Data Management Solution for Tower Inspection Industry

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentera, LLC, a drone, sensor, and software company, today announced the launch of its OnTop(TM) Platform for desktop and mobile applications. The proprietary software solution provides the cellular and broadcast tower industry with a cost-effective, precise, and efficient way to manage big data associated with inspection imagery.

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The OnTop Platform comprises a mobile app and desktop client that automatically sync with one another. Together they offer the unique ability to analyze image data and record the exact location, date, time, and asset type associated with each and every inspection photo. Photos are assigned to the correct site and are presented in a clean, searchable map view, making it the ideal image management tool.

"Sentera's OnTop Platform creates a custom map with a 'pin' for every asset, allowing for multiple filters and providing customers a simple way to manage extremely complex data," said Greg Emerick, EVP of business development, Sentera. "Our advanced software solution fills an essential industry need to effortlessly collect and manage thousands of critical asset images. Everyone in the value stream can quickly benefit from having access to highly organized, searchable, shareable, and contextually relevant inspection photos anytime, anywhere."

Sentera's OnTop Platform lets users annotate and tag imagery, then instantly share the vital photos with teams and organizations, enabling tower owners, builders, climbers, and service providers to build a network of data points and unlock the data contained within inspection imagery. All imagery is saved to a secure, 256-bit AES + SSL encrypted cloud server, and, once uploaded, is available instantly anywhere in the world. 

Sentera's OnTop Platform is available today with a 30-day free trial. Visit http://www.sentera.com/ontop to learn more and sign up for the offer.

About Sentera

In 2015, Sentera secured $5M in funding from a strategic investor and is considered a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of drones, sensors, and software. Industries include infrastructure, agriculture, and public safety. Sentera has more than 200 years of combined experience with drones, sensors, software and data management, and engineering solutions. The company is FAA-approved to commercially operate drones and has 20,000+ hours of total flight time. Learn more about Sentera at http://www.sentera.com.

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CONTACT: Sarah Ritzen, 952-242-9245, sarah.ritzen@sentera.com

Web Site: https://sentera.com

Socionext Starts Volume Production of New "Camera Front Engine" from Milbeaut Image Processor Series

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /CNW/ -- Socionext America Inc., a new leader in advanced custom SoC design technology, today announced volume production of its new MB86S29, a 'camera front engine' specialized for Bayer data processing that accommodates new functions of the industry's latest image sensors.

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The MB86S29 is the newest Milbeaut Image Processor product from Socionext and is targeted mainly for smartphones. By accommodating new functionalities of the latest image sensors, the MB86S29 lets module makers implement these functions without replacing their application processors.

Recently, it is common to find cameras in smartphones or other mobile devices that are configured with application processors (AP) equipped with built-in image signal processor (ISP) functionalities. These APs can directly process output from image sensors, and help reduce the footprint and cost of camera modules. The MB86S29 supports this trend as a "Camera Front Engine" that replaces conventional ISPs. Connected in between an image sensor and an AP, it is specialized for Bayer data processing, so users can configure their APs with the same interface directory connected to image sensors, and to make full use of phase detect auto focus (AF) or high dynamic range (HDR).

The MB86S29 has 4 lanes each of 2.1Gbps MIPI Rx / Tx. It can process 16M pixel images at 30 frame per second (fps). It is also applicable for noise reduction, shading correction, and 3A (AE / AF / AWB) detection. It is available in the smallest package of any member of the Milbeaut series, at 4mm x 4mm.

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Since its first release in 2000, the Milbeaut series of image processors has established a track record in applications from digital SLR cameras for prosumers to commodities like smartphones, or industrial equipment like security cameras. Socionext will continue to deliver a broad range of imaging solutions, based on its technological expertise and a long history of providing services to its customers.

The MB86S29 has been designed to utilize "Hybrid AF", which combines the accuracy of contrast AF and the speed of phase detect AF, enabling maximum 4x faster AF, in comparison with the previous Milbeaut products. Low power consumption is just 310mW when processing phase detect AF.

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The MB86S29 also supports Sensor HDR. Conventional HDR imaging, which generates a picture from multiple frames taken with different exposures, has disadvantages, such as image blurs caused by the difference between the frames, and time needed to take those multiple frames. The MB86S29 can process data with different exposure settings within one image so it can process the HDR images with higher visibility in 16M pixel, at the speed of 30 fps.

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MB86S29 Specifications

    --  16M Pixel at 30fps, Bayer Output
    --  Compatible with phase detect AF Sensors
    --  Compatible with Sensor HDR
    --  Defective Pixel Correction (including pixels for phase detect AF)
    --  Shading Correction
    --  Package: 4mm x 4mm
    --  MIPI-Rx: 4 lanes (2.1Gbps) + 2 lanes (1.5Gbps)
    --  MIPI-Tx: 4 lans (2.1Gbps)
    --  Dual ARM processor Core
Availability

The new MB86S29 is available for USD $3.00 each when purchased in volume quantities of 5 Million pieces or more.

About Socionext Inc.

Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products to customers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking and other dynamic technologies that drive today's leading-edge applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience for customers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit socionext.com.

For product information, visit the company's website at http://www.socionext.com, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/socionextus) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/socionextus)

Company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and subject to change without advance notice.

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CONTACT: Sherry Chen, Socionext America Inc., 1-408-737-5654, sna_pr@us.socionext.com; or Dick Davies, IPRA, 1-415-652-7515, ipra@mindspring.com

Web Site: http://www.socionext.com

LG Unveils V10 Smartphone, Designed With Creativity In Mind

All-New Phone Coming Soon to U.S., Features Many Firsts: Second Screen, Dual Front Cameras, Manual Video Mode

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today took the wraps off its newest smartphone, the LG V10, featuring all new multimedia capabilities. U.S. customers will be able to purchase the LG V10 available soon on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

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The first of LG's new V Series phones, the LG V10 is designed to provide today's social-network- savvy consumers a rich multimedia experience - both for video consumption and creation. Distinctive new features such as a Second Screen, Dual Front Cameras and first smartphone in the US to offer real-time Manual Video Mode differentiate the LG V10 from the competition.

All this comes wrapped in a sturdy design that utilizes high-grade stainless steel and a durable silicone skin to make the V10 one of the rare smartphones to pass rigorous independent third-party drop tests for shock.

"The LG V10 was designed from the ground up, primarily as a multimedia smartphone for the sharing ecosystem," said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. "We heard from many customers that until the LG G4, they weren't comfortable going on vacation or outings without a separate camera. With the V10, we hope to do for video what the G4 did for photographs."

Second Screen

Always pushing the boundaries of smartphone innovation, LG is introducing a Second Screen as an inset display above the main 5.7-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display on the LG V10. Working independently, the Second Screen can be set up as an "always on" display to enhance productivity with the LG V10 without impacting battery life. Set the Second Screen to display the weather, time, date and battery icon when the main display is off. With the main display on, the Second Screen can be set to convert to a dedicated launching area for shortcuts or your favorite apps. What's more, when you're enjoying a movie or game on the LG V10, the Second Screen will notify you discreetly without blocking your view when a call or text comes in. Ignoring the notification won't distract you from your video enjoyment or you can pause whatever you're doing to respond.

Dual Front Cameras and Multi-view Mode

Wide-angle images usually require a large, heavy lens that tends to distort the corners of photographs. The LG V10 features five megapixel Dual Front Cameras with two separate lenses to capture standard 80-degree selfies or perfect wide-angle 120-degree selfies, without the need to pan the smartphone, which increases the likelihood of camera shake. For a perfect wide-angle shot, the LG V10 employs a sophisticated software algorithm to combine images from the two separate lenses which are just far enough apart to provide two different points of view. The ability to take group selfies without a selfie-stick has never been easier. Multi-view Mode can utilize all the cameras -- the two in front and the one on the back -- to capture up to four different angles. Select and insert the version that looks best in your social media masterpiece.

Video and Audio Capture Capabilities

As the LG G4 did with still photography, the LG V10 offers users the ultimate in video capturing, editing and sharing. The LG V10 is the first smartphone in the US to offer a real-time manual mode for video. First introduced for still photographs on the LG G4, the technology has been enhanced to handle video recordings as well. With Manual Video Mode, budding directors can easily create professional-quality videos by adjusting options such as shutter speed, frame rate, ISO, white balance and focus while recording. Videos can be recorded in three resolutions -HD, Full HD or Ultra HD- and in two aspect ratios: 16:9 standard or 21:9 cinematic.

In addition to its impressive professional-level video and audio capabilities, the LG V10, which is powered by the Qualcomm(®) Snapdragon(TM) 808 processor with X10 LTE connectivity, offers these additional features that make video content look and sound their best:

    --  Steady Record uses an electronic image stabilization optimized for
        recording video to neutralize shake, helping to capture sharper video
        footage even when you're on the move.
    --  Snap Video Mode: create one video by combining many shorter videos.
    --  15-Second Auto Edit: create a short video highlight clip by
        automatically eliminating blurred frames and static scenes.
    --  Quick Video Editor: easily trim or change the frame rate and add
        after-effects, such as colors and background music.
    --  Quick Share: when finished recording, a pop-up appears on the display
        showing options of popular social networks to make video sharing even
        easier and faster.
    --  Audio Monitoring: adjust the sensitivity of the three microphones more
        accurately during video recording and directly monitor and control audio
        inputs.
    --  Wind Noise Filter: eliminate external wind noise for high-quality sound
        when shooting video outdoors.
The LG V10 carries on LG's tradition of providing alternative storage options with a microSD card slot, compatible with cards of up to 2TB so LG V10 owners can shoot more 4K video as they please while on-the-go. And with the 3,000mAh removable battery, you can always be ready with a second or third replacement battery to pop in if you ever run low on power while shooting. And with Qualcomm(®) Quick Charge(TM) 2.0 technology built-in, it only takes 40 minutes to get a 50 percent charge.

Durability and Design

The LG V10 was designed to be taken places other phones normally wouldn't feel at home. The resilient Dura Guard frame firmly secures the display to protect the phone from hard bumps and tumbles. The LG V10's frame is composed of SAE grade 316L stainless steel, the same tough, hypoallergenic material used to make surgical tools and high-end watches. Since the edges and corners are the most vulnerable areas of a phone, the extra protection provided by the Dura Guard frame helps ensure maximum durability.

On the back and bottom of the display, the resilient Dura Skin offers added protection from direct impacts to the device. Dura Skin is soft to the touch but also is resistant to nicks and scratches. The LG V10's back grid pattern is designed specifically to offer a more secure grip, even when you're on the go. In independent testing and certification by MET Laboratories, LG V10 was dropped repeatedly at different angles from a height of 48 inches, and this rugged device was verified as "MIL-STD-810G Transit Drop Compliant" for shock.

Great Sounding Music and Voice

As an advanced multimedia smartphone, the sound in the V10 has been designed to be best-in-class. The LG V10 features the 32-bit Hi-Fi DAC by ESS Technology, designers of high-performance audio products for professionals. The LG V10 automatically detects connected devices and provides customizable sound control options. And V10 is the first commercial device to utilize Qualcomm Technologies' TruSignal(TM) antenna boost technology of the next-generation antenna tuner, designed to intelligently optimize signal strength at all times for fewer dropped calls, faster data and better call coverage, no matter how you hold the phone.

Access and Security

Along with LG's popular Knock Code, the LG V10 features a new fingerprint sensor to unlock the smartphone and turn on the display simultaneously. The sensor also works with Android Pay in the United States to make purchases quick and easy.

The LG V10, available initially in Korea starting this month, is coming soon to the United States, as well as and key countries in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Information regarding launch dates will be announced locally in the weeks to come.

Key Specifications:(*)

    --  Chipset: Qualcomm(®) Snapdragon(TM) 808 Processor

    --  Display: Main) 5.7-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 513ppi) 
        Secondary) 2.1-inch IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 513ppi)
    --  Memory: 4GB LPDDR3 RAM / 64GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)

    --  Camera: Rear) 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0              Front) 5MP
        Dual Lens (80(o) Standard Angle / 120(o) Wide Angle)
    --  Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
    --  OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    --  Size: 159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6mm
    --  Weight: 192g
    --  Network: LTE-A Cat. 6
    --  Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / USB
        2.0
    --  Colors: Space Black / Luxe White / Modern Beige / Ocean Blue / Opal Blue
(* )Specifications may vary depending on the particular market.

About LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc.

LG Electronics MobileComm, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc. a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evo-lution of mo-bile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and stra-tegic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG's consumer-centric products -- in-cluding the flagship premium G Series models -- incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX fea-tures that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.

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Web Site: http://www.LG.com

Toshiba's GaN-on-Si LEDs Achieve Industry-Leading Luminous Flux

New Lineup of High Power White LEDs Optimized for Output, Power Efficiency

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced that it has added four new products to its TL1L4 series of Gallium Nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) high power white LEDs. The TL1L4-DW0, TL1L4-NT0, TL1L4-NW0, and TL1L4-WH0 can contribute to improving the luminous efficacy and lowering the power consumption of LED lighting. The new TL1L4 series (4A5B type) achieves a high luminous efficacy of 165lm/W(min.) under Ta=25 degrees C,( [1])  and is small in size, making the products appropriate for use in lighting applications including street lights, floodlights, high/low bay lights, base lights and down lights.

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The four new LEDs have correlated color temperatures (CCT) of 6500K/5700K/5000K/4000K, with a color rendering index of Ra70. The new additions to the TL1L4 series make it possible to meet the market requirements for lighting fixture efficacy of over 110lm/W([2]), and can contribute to improving luminous efficacy and lowering power consumption in LED lighting applications. The TL1L4 series utilizes cost-effective GaN-on-Si wafer technology to create LEDs optimized for both output and power efficiency.

The devices are housed in a compact 3.5 x 3.5mm lens package and rated to support an absolute maximum forward current of 1.5A max at Ta<55 degrees C and Tj<150 degrees C. Hot binning tests for electrical and optical characteristics are conducted at 85 degrees C and I(F)=350mA that simulate real-life operating conditions.

          Part Number          Color            Luminous Flux  Color Rendering  Forward       Package
          -----------

          Temperature         (lm/W)             Index (Ra)        Voltage     L × W (mm)
                              ------

              (K)        @Ta=25 degrees C     @Tj=85 degrees C                   VF (V)
                         ----------------     ----------------                   -----

        TL1L4-DW0,L4A5B 6500              165     140 (min.)       70 (min.)           2.8     3.5 x 3.5
                                                                                           Lens-package
    ---                                                                                    ------------

        TL1L4-NT0,L4A5B 5700              165     140 (min.)       70 (min.)           2.8
        --------------- ----              ---      ---------       --------            ---

        TL1L4-NW0,L4A5B 5000              165     140 (min.)       70 (min.)           2.8
        --------------- ----              ---      ---------       --------            ---

        TL1L4-WH0,L4A5B 4000              165     140 (min.)       70 (min.)           2.8
        --------------- ----              ---      ---------       --------            ---
For more details, samples and pricing information, please contact your local Toshiba Sales Office.

*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC

About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic
components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's sixth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2014 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Estimates, December 2014). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

For additional company and product information, please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taec/.

Notes:
[1] Test conditions: I(F)=350mA, T(a)=25 degrees C
[2] Under conditions of 80% driver efficiency, 90% optical efficiency, Tj=85 degrees C
Industry's leading luminous flux as of February 4, 2015. Toshiba survey

© 2014 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information,  is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dena Jacobson
Lages & Associates
Tel.: (949) 453-8080
dena@lages.com

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CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., Tel.: (949) 462-7885, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

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First Cellular Android Wear Smartwatch Previewed At LG's Premiere For V10

Newest LG Watch Urbane is Tether-Free and Compatible with Both Android and iOS

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- At LG's premiere to introduce the V10 smartphone, LG Electronics (LG) provided a sneak peek of the LG Watch Urbane 2(nd) Edition LTE, the first wearable device announced featuring cellular capability in an Android Wear product. With the option to connect via 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the LG Watch Urbane 2(nd) Edition LTE works seamlessly with Android smartphones or can go it alone, when carrying a smartphone isn't practical or convenient. Cellular enabled features will vary across Android and iOS.

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The latest LG Watch Urbane delivers one of the highest resolution displays in an Android Wear product. With a resolution of 480 x 480, the new LG Watch Urbane delivers 348ppi on its 1.38-inch full circle P-OLED display. With a diameter of 44.5mm, the smartwatch resembles a classic timepiece with its hairline-etched stainless steel body and durable hypoallergenic TPSiV(TM) elastomer band. And to live up to the original LG Watch Urbane's great battery life, the 2(nd) Edition LTE features a high-capacity 570mAh battery and Power Saving Mode to last throughout the day and more.

Three buttons adorn the right side of the LG Watch Urbane 2(nd) Edition LTE to provide quick access to shortcut settings such as contacts, LG Health and apps list. Ambient mode can now be enabled or disabled with a simple press of the crown button. In addition to the 16 included watch faces, fitness-related features such as heart rate tracking, workout tips and stress level monitoring are also offered.

"The wearable sector continues to evolve and we're playing an active role in that by bringing to market various devices that appeal to various consumers," said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "At LG, we don't think there is a one-size-fits-all wearable device. This 2(nd) of our Watch Urbane aims to be a must-have smart device for active individuals who want to stay connected to the world, whether they're at work, at home or on the tennis court."

The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE will be available first in the United States and Korea, followed by markets in Europe, CIS, Asia and the Middle East. Details including price and date of availability will be announced locally at a later date.

Key Specifications:

    --  Chipset: 1.2GHz Qualcomm(®) Snapdragon(TM) 400
    --  Operating System: Android Wear(TM )(Cell-connected Version)
    --  Display: 1.38-inch P-OLED Display (480 x 480 / 348ppi)
    --  Size: 44.5 x 14.2mm
    --  Memory: 4GB eMMC / 768MB LPDDR3
    --  Battery: 570mAh
    --  Network (1): Bluetooth 4.1 / Wi-Fi / LTE / 3G
    --  Sensors: Accelerometer / Gyro / Compass / Barometer / PPG / GPS
    --  Color: Space Black / Opal Blue / Luxe White / Signature Brown
    --  Other: Dust and Water Resistance (IP67)
(1)  Network availability may vary depending on the market and operator.

About LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc.

LG Electronics MobileComm, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc. a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG's consumer-centric products -- including the flagship premium G Series models -- incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.

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CONTACT: LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc., Frank Lee, 908 312 3233, franc.lee@lge.com; or LG-One, Asif Husain, 212 880 5273, asif.husain@lg-one.com

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Socionext Starts Volume Production of New "Camera Front Engine" from Milbeaut Image Processor Series

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Socionext America Inc., a new leader in advanced custom SoC design technology, today announced volume production of its new MB86S29, a 'camera front engine' specialized for Bayer data processing that accommodates new functions of the industry's latest image sensors.

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The MB86S29 is the newest Milbeaut Image Processor product from Socionext and is targeted mainly for smartphones. By accommodating new functionalities of the latest image sensors, the MB86S29 lets module makers implement these functions without replacing their application processors.

Recently, it is common to find cameras in smartphones or other mobile devices that are configured with application processors (AP) equipped with built-in image signal processor (ISP) functionalities. These APs can directly process output from image sensors, and help reduce the footprint and cost of camera modules. The MB86S29 supports this trend as a "Camera Front Engine" that replaces conventional ISPs. Connected in between an image sensor and an AP, it is specialized for Bayer data processing, so users can configure their APs with the same interface directory connected to image sensors, and to make full use of phase detect auto focus (AF) or high dynamic range (HDR).

The MB86S29 has 4 lanes each of 2.1Gbps MIPI Rx / Tx. It can process 16M pixel images at 30 frame per second (fps). It is also applicable for noise reduction, shading correction, and 3A (AE / AF / AWB) detection. It is available in the smallest package of any member of the Milbeaut series, at 4mm x 4mm.

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Since its first release in 2000, the Milbeaut series of image processors has established a track record in applications from digital SLR cameras for prosumers to commodities like smartphones, or industrial equipment like security cameras. Socionext will continue to deliver a broad range of imaging solutions, based on its technological expertise and a long history of providing services to its customers.

The MB86S29 has been designed to utilize "Hybrid AF", which combines the accuracy of contrast AF and the speed of phase detect AF, enabling maximum 4x faster AF, in comparison with the previous Milbeaut products. Low power consumption is just 310mW when processing phase detect AF.

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The MB86S29 also supports Sensor HDR. Conventional HDR imaging, which generates a picture from multiple frames taken with different exposures, has disadvantages, such as image blurs caused by the difference between the frames, and time needed to take those multiple frames. The MB86S29 can process data with different exposure settings within one image so it can process the HDR images with higher visibility in 16M pixel, at the speed of 30 fps.

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MB86S29 Specifications

    --  16M Pixel at 30fps, Bayer Output
    --  Compatible with phase detect AF Sensors
    --  Compatible with Sensor HDR
    --  Defective Pixel Correction (including pixels for phase detect AF)
    --  Shading Correction
    --  Package: 4mm x 4mm
    --  MIPI-Rx: 4 lanes (2.1Gbps) + 2 lanes (1.5Gbps)
    --  MIPI-Tx: 4 lans (2.1Gbps)
    --  Dual ARM processor Core
Availability

The new MB86S29 is available for USD $3.00 each when purchased in volume quantities of 5 Million pieces or more.

About Socionext Inc.

Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products to customers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking and other dynamic technologies that drive today's leading-edge applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience for customers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit socionext.com.

For product information, visit the company's website at http://www.socionext.com, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/socionextus) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/socionextus)

Company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and subject to change without advance notice.

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CONTACT: Sherry Chen, Socionext America Inc., 1-408-737-5654, sna_pr@us.socionext.com; or Dick Davies, IPRA, 1-415-652-7515, ipra@mindspring.com

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Sweden-Based Symetium Looks to Crowdfunding to Bring No Compromise SmartPhone PC to Market

With 3 years of development and a huge response from Social Media, Symetium is ready to launch its Crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo. The passion project of a young Entrepreneur, delivers design and functionality without sacrificing quality to deliver his idea of the perfect phone.

Sweden-Based Symetium Looks to Crowdfunding to Bring No Compromise SmartPhone PC to Market

With 3 years of development and a huge response from Social Media, Symetium is ready to launch its Crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo. The passion project of a young Entrepreneur, delivers design and functionality without sacrificing quality to deliver his idea of the perfect phone.GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweden based Symetium, has been focused on creating the perfect phone for more than 3 years. What started as a passion project for young Entrepreneur, Jonathan Gustafsson, has quickly turned into a global social media effort to bring the no compromise smartphone PC to market.

Gustafsson has worked diligently to bring the initial design together so that Symetium can move forward with the next stage. With nearly 30,000 likes on Facebook, Gustafsson is ready to harness the power of the crowd, with the launch of its IndieGoGo campaign on September 29th.

Although it appears as a simple mobile device, Symetium is designed to be far more than a traditional smartphone. The true purpose of Symetium according to Gustafsson was "to create a device that removes the line between mobile and desktop devices." The original design concept was to deliver the same level performance as a full desktop PC hardware but with the form factor to meet the needs of the mobile market.

"With Symetium, I want to go past mobile operating systems and join the two together. It is time for phones to stop being phones as they are much more than that and have been for years," said Gustafsson.

In his efforts to create the perfect blend of design and function, Gustafsson has been engaging his future customers via Social Media since the project began. As a Google YouTube partner with over 125,000 followers, he knows that by harnessing the power of the crowd, where shared ideas can make great solutions even better.

Gustafsson has built the operating system from the ground up (based on Android Marshmallow) to work perfectly with a mouse, keyboard and touch control interface. Symetium has been designed to provide streaming UI to various displays via a portable dock or USB connection. This allows you to run multiple environments without interrupting your phone for unparalleled transfer of function and data whether at home or on the move.

"In my eyes Symetium will always be a 5 inch portable computer that can make calls and that's how it was built. This means that there will be no limitation when it's used without a simcard."

The phone comes with a USB type c connection allowing it to be connected to any external HDMI supported display. Once connected, it becomes a precise trackpad for the external screen.

"Symetium is my idea of the perfect phone, both in design and functionality," says Gustafsson.

With a target funding goal of $1.25 million for its production, Symetium is looking to disrupt the smartphone industry without compromise.

Visit the SymetiumIndiegogocampaign for details.

ABOUT JONATHAN GUSTAFSSON & SYMETIUM

Founder Jonathan Gustafsson is a young tech entrepreneur from Sweden. Has designed Symetium, a no compromise smartphone, which is aimed to replace the PC. Symetium is focused on design, symmetry, and quality and serves to function both as a desktop and mobile computer. Gustafsson is launching an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to turn his prototype into production.

For Interviews and Media Inquires, please contact:

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NComputing Launches vSpace Server 8.3 and L-series: L350 Thin Client

SAN MATEO, California, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

         Demonstrating innovation and customer commitment in desktop virtualization 

    Today NComputing - the leading Desktop Virtualization Company - announces the launch
of two new products, vSpace Server 8.3 and the L350 thin client, adding to its already
comprehensive solution-set for the education market and small to medium-sized businesses.

    These are the first major releases for NComputing's flagship vSpace desktop
virtualization platform following a company restructure earlier this year. They mark the
first announcements from a revitalized product roadmap that features regular quarterly
product updates and other new product introductions.

    The NComputing vSpace Server software aims to provide the best value for customers
deploying Windows based desktop computing. vSpace Server 8.3 is the latest release with
support for the most recent Microsoft Windows Server operating systems. Complementing the
vSpace Server software are a range of NComputing thin client devices that provide options
for different customer use cases. The L350 is the latest offering in the vSpace thin
client family and becomes the premium model with the highest performance specifications.

    Young Song, founder and CEO of NComputing, explains; "6 months ago we created an
entirely new management team; since then we've seen strong profitability and phenomenal
growth. We are making investments to further expand our reach into several markets and
build on this momentum. These exciting new products are thanks to the hard work of a
restructured NComputing team, and incorporate new features to deliver an enhanced
computing experience to our 20 million users worldwide. Our commitment to a customer
focused roadmap will offer affordable desktop computing through our flagship vSpace
solution."

    vSpace Server, NComputing's flagship desktop virtualization software, deployed in the
education, healthcare, and government markets to name a few, now adds support for Windows
Server 2012 R2 and comes bundled with management software for direct management of
NComputing thin client access devices. For customers upgrading from previous versions,
vSpace Server 8.3 brings much improved multimedia playback performance for video and audio
content, together with other significant enhancements to existing features. vSpace Server
8.3 demonstrates an ongoing commitment by NComputing to its loyal customers worldwide, now
available as a complimentary upgrade for all registered NComputing vSpace customers and is
shipping with new NComputing L-Series thin client purchases.

    The newly launched L350 thin client is the premium, high performance model in the
vSpace thin client family; it incorporates a DVI digital video interface and enhanced
audio/video support for multimedia applications.

    "NComputing's outstanding success lies in its product innovation. As always,
NComputing is committed to supporting its partners and customers with new products at
regular intervals and this helps the brand keep its nose ahead of competition," said Anand
Chakravarthy, President of Redington (India) Ltd. "NComputing's support in educating and
working alongside partners has helped them expand their reach and raise performance
benchmarks at their customer premises. The vSpace Server 8.3 and L350 thin client will
give partners an opportunity to reach out to their existing and new customers with a
solution backed up by better capabilities than ever."

    "These new additions to the product range will help us with a desktop virtualization
solution with better capabilities, providing an accelerator for a wider customer outreach.
It will also equip us to tap the market more aggressively and deliver more value to our
customers," said Christian Wiessler, Key Account Manager at MR-Datentechnik in Germany.

    About: 

    To learn more about vSpace Server 8.3 or L-series: 350 Thin Client, please visit our
website at http://www.ncomputing.com

    To read more of our client testimonials, please visit
http://www.ncomputing.com/resources/customer-success

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    NComputing Co., Ltd., founded in 2003, is a leader in client virtualization solutions.
Removing the barriers through a unique formula of simplicity, performance and value,
NComputing's integrated solutions serve global enterprise and mid-market companies in key
verticals such as education, healthcare and government. With over 20 million daily users
in 140 countries, the company is fueling the adoption of client virtualization faster than
any other in the world. To learn more, visit http://www.ncomputing.com.

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Fujitsu Perfects Software-Defined Storage for Enterprise Needs

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

News facts:

    --  Reduces storage costs by a factor of six(1) and ensures fast data
        recovery even in the petabyte age
    --  Increases disaster resilience and data protection for massive data
        volumes - adding flexibility and ability to recover from complete site
        failure
    --  Shortens time-to-production with validated solutions for OpenStack®,
        Online Archives, Enterprise File Sync & Share and cloud backup
Fujitsu today introduces the second-generation FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS® CD10000, its hyperscale software-defined storage system. Already the world's most scalable and capable storage system, the ETERNUS CD10000 S2 now provides even more powerful tools to meet the data handling challenges of the petabyte age.

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Organizations are drowning in data as the global amount of information generated and kept online continues to multiply. There are three key problems: increased demands on scalability, greater complexity and cost, and the threat of major disruption when data goes offline during migration between systems due to physical storage limitations. Fujitsu is working closely with customers and partners in data-heavy industries such as service providers, public sector, finance, transport, research and education to deliver reliable data services at reduced total costs.

Based on the open source unified, distributed Ceph® storage system, the ETERNUS CD10000 provides unlimited and cost-efficient modular scalability for both storage capacity and performance, at zero downtime. It is delivered with end-to-end system management for soft- and hardware and includes maintenance and quality assurance for the whole system - including third-party components - enabling customers to enjoy the cost benefits of using open source based technology while also assuring enterprise-class support.

Bernhard Brandwitte, Vice President, Global Storage Business at Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH says: "The ETERNUS CD10000 revolutionizes the way that organizations deal with ever-increasing online data. Fujitsu was the first global storage technology provider to enable organizations to regain control over spiraling storage costs, by removing system bottlenecks with a hyperscale, open source-based storage optimization platform for online storage. We can now store 10 times more data at the same data center space while reducing costs per terabyte by as much as a factor of ten compared to the previous generation."

The second-generation ETERNUS CD10000 redefines storage economics by optimizing storage investments, ensuring business continuity, and shortening time-to-production with validated solutions.

How Fujitsu reduces data growth costs

The new ETERNUS CD10000 S2 includes many enhancements to reduce storage costs and space requirements in the data center. New types of storage nodes can host up to 60 TB of data in a single rack unit, further reducing space requirements. New hard- and software functions and technologies also reduce the cost per TB by a factor of up to ten.(2)

New design storage nodes called 'Flex Node' and 'Density Node' enable higher granularity in adding capacity and performance. Flex Nodes support storage performance-oriented usage scenarios while providing good scalability, while Density Nodes are optimum for storing large amounts of data in a minimum amount of space and at the lowest possible costs per terabyte (as low as between EUR 0.007 to 0.013 per GB per month). Simply by adding system nodes, the ETERNUS CD10000 S2 can cover capacity up to 50 PB and beyond, supporting scenarios of unpredictable data growth.

Since the ETERNUS CD10000 S2 internal system management is based on Ceph software, older hardware nodes can be replaced by fully compatible newer generations without system downtime, therefore extending system lifecycle by 10 to 15 years in comparison with traditional RAID storage systems. This also drastically reduces system migration requirements.

One of the latest contributions by Fujitsu to the Ceph open source community has been an optimized Erasure Coding, providing data protection through redundancy while reducing disk capacity requirements and costs.

A further enhancement to the ETERNUS CD10000 S2 is the support for more disaster resilience options, achieved by either stretching one storage node cluster across two sites, or by implementing two discrete system clusters. As traditional backup solutions reach their limits in the multi-petabyte dimensions, Fujitsu has introduced an innovative backup-in-a-box concept to provide large-scale data protection. This adds flexibility and the ability to deal with complete site failure, while ensuring fast data recovery, even on a massive scale.

Based on existing customer scenarios, Fujitsu has developed validated solutions enabling a fast implementation of software-defined storage. These solutions cover Enterprise File Sync & Share, online archives and cloud back-up. For OpenStack projects where Ceph-based storage is the most suitable storage architecture, Fujitsu recently announced PRIMEFLEX® for OpenStack, a complete solution that integrates ETERNUS CD10000 with Fujitsu PRIMERGY® servers and OpenStack cloud software. Fujitsu is an active contributor to the OpenStack Initiative and recently attained Gold Membership

Jack Rondoni, Vice President, Storage Networking at Brocade says: "Clustered storage platforms like the ETERNUS CD10000 S2 require resilient, low-latency networks as a foundation to deliver high-quality data services. We are partnering with Fujitsu to deliver high-performance storage fabrics as part of an overall solution that improves application availability and helps ensure non-disruptive scale-out to support a variety of high-performance workloads and data protection initiatives."

Ben Cherian, Director of Partners, Channel and Alliances, Storage and Big Data at Red Hat says: "Fujitsu was the first hardware provider to embed Ceph technology, and, today, that commitment is reaffirmed with the announcement of the Fujitsu ETERNUS CD10000 S2 storage system. By combining Red Hat Ceph Storage with the new features in the Fujitsu ETERNUS CD10000 S2 storage system, customers may more quickly and cost-effectively deploy a software-defined storage solution in their next-generation hyperscale environments."

Pricing and availability

The FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS CD10000 S2 is now available in EMEIA and in the Americas from Fujitsu and Fujitsu SELECT Experts that offer Advanced Server Solutions. Prices vary by specification and region. Other regions will announce local availability later in 2015.

Notes to editors

(1 )According to Fujitsu calculations. Compared to the the predecessor based on a of 4-node minimum configuration.

(2 )According to Fujitsu calculations. With introduction of the Density Nodes compared to the predecessor based on a of 4-node minimum configuration.

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    --  Follow Fujitsu on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/FujitsuAmerica
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    --  Find Fujitsu on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Fujitsu
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    --  For regular news updates, bookmark the Fujitsu newsroom:
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About Fujitsu

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 159,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$40 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.

About Fujitsu Americas

Fujitsu America, Inc. is the parent and/or management company of a group of Fujitsu-owned companies operating in North, Central and South America dedicated to delivering the full range of Fujitsu products, solutions and services in ICT to our customers in the Western Hemisphere. These companies are collectively referred to as Fujitsu Americas. Fujitsu enables clients to meet their business objectives through integrated offerings and solutions, including consulting, systems integration, managed services, outsourcing and cloud services for infrastructure, platforms and applications; data center and field services; and server, storage, software and mobile/tablet technologies. For more information, please visit: http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/ and http://twitter.com/fujitsuamerica

Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, ETERNUS and "shaping tomorrow with you" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries.  PRIMERGY and PRIMEFLEX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Technology Solutions in the United States and other countries.  OpenStack is a trademark or registered trademark of the OpenStack Foundation in the United States and other countries.  Ceph is a trademark or registered trademark of Inktank Storage, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  Red Hat is a trademark or registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Harbortouch Offers Free NFC and EMV Reader with Echo POS System

New NFC and EMV capable PIN pad removes financial barriers for eligible merchants

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbortouch, a leading national point of sale (POS) system and merchant services provider, today announced that the company is offering a free NFC and EMV capable PIN pad with its Echo POS systems for eligible merchants. Harbortouch Echo is a built-for-purpose POS system that combines the performance and functionality of a traditional system with the simplicity and sleek design of a tablet, without any up-front costs to merchants.

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Recent announcements like the launch of Android Pay and expansion of Apple Pay into retail stores have furthered the proliferation of NFC technology in the payments landscape. In addition, major credit card networks have set an October 2015 deadline for merchants to accept EMV cards in order to remain compliant and avoid significant liability expenses. For merchants looking to accept both NFC and EMV technology, the costs of upgrading equipment can be a major burden. Harbortouch is removing the financial barriers for both EMV compliancy and NFC acceptance by offering these readers at no charge for merchants who meet a minimum processing threshold, and a low cost of $149 for merchants who do not meet this requirement. 

"Apple Pay and Android Pay are making mobile payments a common practice, and Harbortouch is pleased to be able to support this new technology for our merchant customers," said Harbortouch CEO, Jared Isaacman. "In advance of the October deadline for EMV acceptance, we have made it our goal to ensure all Echo POS customers are compliant and have the competitive advantage in both EMV and NFC technology."

The Harbortouch Echo POS system is designed to support the durability, functionality and affordability requirements of retail and restaurant businesses. Unlike the wide array of off-the-shelf tablet POS systems that often fail in commercial environments, Harbortouch Echo can handle real-world retail and restaurant conditions with a robust set of front- and back-end features. Harbortouch Echo is offered as part of the company's free POS system program, which provides merchants with a touch-screen POS system with no up-front costs.

For more information on Harbortouch's free POS program and Echo POS system, visit http://www.harbortouch.com.

About Harbortouch 
Harbortouch is a leading national supplier of point of sale (POS) systems, serving tens of thousands of businesses across the nation. The company offers an unparalleled free program that supplies a full-featured POS system to restaurants and retail businesses with no up-front costs. Custom programming, professional installation and onsite training are included with every order and award winning customer service and technical support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to offering state-of-the-art POS systems, Harbortouch also delivers a full range of merchant services such as credit/debit and gift card processing. For additional information, visit http://www.harbortouch.com.

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Casio Commemorates International Music Day With Its Extensive Digital Piano Portfolio

Casio's Wide Variety of Digital Pianos, Including Its New Compact Grand Piano(TM), Offers Features for Musicians of All Levels

DOVER, N.J., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Music is a universal language that brings people together and Casio America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, is encouraging musicians worldwide to celebrate this by joining forces on International Music Day. To commemorate this special day, Casio invites musicians of all skill levels to celebrate with their family, friends and fellow artists by jamming out on their favorite Casio digital pianos. Created forty years ago by the International Music Day Council, International Music Day is celebrated on October 1(st) every year and is dedicated to promoting the value of music in people's lives.

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"At Casio, we believe in the mission of International Music Day to inspire musicians to create peace and harmony in their music and everyday life, and we work hard to support that mission when developing our products," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's Electronic Musical Instrument Division. "Our new Compact Digital piano, the CGP-700, is a prime example of this effort, offering a wide range of features that make music fun and enjoyable for all."

The CGP-700 features Casio's latest technological achievement, the Color Touch Interface(TM), which includes a premium icon-based 5.3" touch display with 168,960 pixels. This bright, clear and easy-to-use interface enables musicians to choose tones, select rhythms, split and layer sounds, and more. Instrument tones and rhythms are organized by category and selective use of color allows users to easily view their current selection as well as other choices that are available.

The new Compact Grand Piano features Casio's world-class Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard with simulated ebony and ivory keys. The company's superior engineering has resulted in the authentic piano feel that musicians expect in a grand piano. The scaled hammer action captures every detail of a performance and provides the weight and resistance of an actual grand piano.

It also incorporates a unique three-way sound system with 40 watts of total amplification. Four speakers are located in the top of the CGP-700 which provide a rich stereo experience, and two additional speakers are located in the included stand to provide the low frequencies to handle instruments like bass and drums with ease.

The Casio CGP-700 also offers the following:

    --  Stereo concert grand piano with four (4) dynamic levels.
    --  550 built in-tones including newly developed ones for guitars, basses,
        strings, brass, organs and more
    --  200 new rhythms utilizing new drums and percussion
    --  Direct buttons for Grand Piano, transpose and performance registration
        functions
    --  New insert and system effects engine
    --  Two (2) headphone jacks on the front panel
    --  Stereo audio recording and playback via USB
    --  ¼" Line outputs, USB MIDI
The CGP-700 is now available at music dealers nationwide for an MSRP of $1,099. To learn more about Casio's full portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit http://www.CasioMusicGear.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.

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CONTACT: Christine Azzolino/Amanda Pecora, Coyne PR, (973) 588-2000, cazzolino@coynepr.com, apecora@coynepr.com; S. Vander Schans/Alli Colasacco, Casio America, Inc., (973) 361-5400, svanderschans@casio.com, acolasacco@casio.com

Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com

ATS Expands Factory Parts Capabilities Via Partnership With 3D Printing Services Platform 3Discovered

New Service Helps Factories Run Better by Quickly Printing Commercial-Grade Replacements for Rare, Obsolete or Hard-to-Find Factory Equipment Parts

PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) today announced it has formed a partnership with 3Discovered, a leading industrial 3D printing services platform, to offer 3D printed factory equipment replacement parts to its MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) customers. The innovative partnership will expand ATS' factory maintenance and industrial parts services by overcoming the critical delays involved with obtaining rare, obsolete or hard-to-find parts.

3Discovered is an exchange platform that facilitates the buying, selling and making of commercial-grade 3D printed parts and products. Through its network of trusted 3D Printing Partners(SM), 3Discovered is able to provide ATS and its industrial customers with top-quality replacement parts for virtually any kind of equipment or usage environment, quickly and economically.

Effective immediately, ATS will offer its 3D printed replacement part service through its Industrial Parts Services division. Beginning with hard-to-find parts and accessories for aged machinery and legacy manufacturing plants, ATS will continue to expand its offerings as 3D printing technologies continue to advance.

"3D printed parts are quickly becoming a highly reliable alternative to traditional replacement parts. ATS is leading the MRO industry with this new capability," said Mike Waltrip, Vice President, ATS Industrial Parts Services. "3D printing offers multiple advantages over traditional manufacturing methods. By using 3Discovered's exchange platform we will be able to provide a wider spectrum of solutions for our customers."

In the span of just a few years, 3D printed replacement parts have proven their quality and reliability in highly demanding industrial environments. In some cases 3D printed parts even outperform traditional equivalents--for example, plastic parts can be enhanced with metals to improve performance in harsh or hostile applications.

"3Discovered is honored to partner with ATS, a true innovator in MRO services," said Peer Munck, Chief Executive Officer, 3Discovered. "This is a historic milestone in what we believe to be a steady proliferation of 3D printing as the technology of choice for supplying critically-needed parts and products.  3Discovered's platform was specifically developed to help companies seamlessly and securely incorporate this new technology in their supply chains, and we look forward to working with ATS to build on this opportunity."

ATS Industrial Parts Services capabilities span repair parts management, reliability engineering, power tool/asset management and calibration services. To learn more about ATS Industrial Parts Services, call 800-328-7287 or visit http://www.atsonlinestore.com.

About Advanced Technology Services:
ATS makes business run better by improving the productivity and profitability for many of the world's most respected companies. Through innovative IT services, production equipment maintenance and spare parts repair, ATS helps business remain competitive in a fast changing global economy. ATS is headquartered in Peoria, IL with offices and services centers located in Chicago, IL, Greenville, SC, Detroit, MI, Monterrey, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

About 3Discovered:
3Discovered is a secure, cloud-based exchange platform for commercial-grade 3D printable designs and products. The company's platform connects design owners, 3D printing fabricators, and product customers to fulfill piracy-protected transactions of 3D printable designs and objects. Visit http://www.3discovered.com or contact: info@3discovered.com ; (847) 750-6525.

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Advanced Technology Services, Inc.

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New Apple TV Security Mount Released by Maclocks

Apple's new TV can no longer be hidden behind the monitor, so a secured display mounting option is needed.

AUSTIN, Texas, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Apple recently announced a complete overhaul of their Apple TV platform and all new
taller dimensions. As is now customary, Kiosk manufacturer Maclocks is the first to
introduce an Apple TV locking mount
[http://www.maclocks.com/imac-locks/appletv-mount-apple-tv-security-mount.html ] for the
upgraded version.

    A favorite of hospitality, education and enterprise settings nationwide, the new
re-sized Apple TV is a cause for concern due to the lack of security and display options
for the larger device. Maclocks realized the necessity in designing an Apple TV security
mount [http://www.maclocks.com/imac-locks/appletv-mount-apple-tv-security-mount.html ]
that is scalable in size to secure the cube for a neat, clean and semi-hidden appearance.

    The Apple TV security mount
[http://www.maclocks.com/imac-locks/appletv-mount-apple-tv-security-mount.html ] is the
only mount on the market to offer a full security solution to the enhanced device and its
input cables. Made of high-grade aluminum, it has a sleek jet-black finish to match Apple
TV's modern style. The ventilated design protects against overheating and Wi-Fi signal
loss to ensure a complete user experience.

    Most importantly, it can be secured to any flat surface using the bracket's four
mounting holes and fits the standard 75mm VESA mount pattern. It is available with an
optional security cable. There is no hiding the new Apple TV, so best to display it
securely.

    Maclocks Apple TV mount
[http://www.maclocks.com/imac-locks/appletv-mount-apple-tv-security-mount.html ] is
available for pre-order and will be shipping out November 1st.

    About Maclocks 

    Maclocks [http://www.maclocks.com ] is a worldwide leader in designing and
manufacturing innovative security and display solutions for Apple devices.

       
         
        Contact Person 
        Meira B. Levison 
        Online Marketing and PR Manager 
        +1-512-333-2006 

     

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LifeTrak Unveils Zoom, First-Ever Continuous Wear, Amphibious Fitness Tracker

Innovative new wearable features flexwear technology, continuous heart rate monitoring both in water and on land

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeTrak, a leader in consumer fitness, heart rate and activity monitoring wearables today announced the launch of Zoom, the world's first amphibious fitness tracker that seeks to meet the needs of multi-sport athletes. Zoom is the first of its kind that offers flexwear technology and accurate heart rate monitoring both in water and on land, making it the only fitness tracker an athlete ever needs. LifeTrak is launching a crowdfunding campaign to engage with early customers and gain their feedback as they move in to production.

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Zoom is the only continuous wear fitness tracker that constantly monitors heart rate day and night, as well as during workouts on land and even in water. It not only assists with heart rate zone training during workouts, but also obtains the most accurate 24-hour calorie burn numbers. Additionally, it monitors steps, distance and sleep quality. Unlike other devices that require daily recharging, Zoom has a battery life of up to five days.

"Your heart rate is the single best indicator of your health and at LifeTrak, we believe if everyone were able to read their heart rate more accurately, they could live healthier lives.  As a very active person, I've always wished I could monitor my own heart rate anywhere, all the time, but have found chest straps uncomfortable, wristbands limiting and am still looking for a viable solution for swimming. The fact that many athletes were looking for those same features is what inspired us to create Zoom," Mike Hosey, president of LifeTrak, said.

The device's flexible wear options mean that Zoom can be worn on the most comfortable part of the body and areas which allow for the most accurate heart rate tracking. For example, while swimming, Zoom can be placed inside a specialized swim cap to capture a more accurate reading on the wearer's head. These options aim to simplify fitness tracking, making Zoom the only fitness tracking device an athlete needs.

Zoom launches on Kickstarter on Oct. 1, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.  Quantities are limited. Early-bird backers who contribute $99 to the campaign will receive a Zoom device plus all the flexwear technology accessories. To contribute to Zoom and pre-order a device, click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lifetrakzoom/zoom-worlds-first-amphibious-heart-rate-and-fitnes.

About LifeTrak, Inc. 
LifeTrak's mission is to improve the health of everyone, one person at a time. We're the fitness partner that listens to your heart to help you build your path to better health. Our 24-hour fitness trackers leverage physiological monitoring technology found in chest straps, cardio equipment and heart rate monitors, as well as 3rd-party wearables R&D done for NASA.

Media Contact for LifeTrak:
Brittany Norman
Consort Partners
lifetrak@consortpartners.com

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CyberSpa LLC and Norton Team Up to Launch PC FreshStart Kit

BALTIMORE, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberSpa LLC, a Baltimore based software company, is launching a new product that for as little as $99, will allow PC owners to eliminate performance problems and protect their current PC without ever leaving their home or office.

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CyberSpa has teamed up with the leading security software companies, Symantec to bring the PC FreshStart Kit to market.

Using CyberSpa's automated PC service software, which is shipped pre-installed on a brand new high capacity Western Digital hard drive, a Windows PC owner can remove viruses and help improve their PC's performance.

The PC Fresh Start Kit will include a one year subscription of Norton Security by Symantec, which will help ensure that the user's PC stays virus free. Norton Security will be active the moment the Windows PC connects to the Internet to help safeguard the user's PC from viruses.

It should also be noted that every PC FreshStart Kit is assembled, packaged and shipped in Baltimore, Maryland under contract to CyberSpa by the employees of the Chimes, a $180M non-profit that provides training and creates job opportunities for adults with disabilities.

To learn more about this game-changing new Windows PC security and performance product offering go to http://www.mypcfreshstart.com.

Press Contact:

Allen Shay
Email
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TI introduces the industry's smallest and lowest power battery management solution for wearables and IoT products

700-nA quiescent current allows long-term, always-on functionality to help get more life out of your device

DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering optimal battery life while reducing power consumption, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a highly integrated battery management solution presenting the industry's lowest quiescent current (Iq) at 700-nA with the buck converter, operating at 1.8V. The bq25120 features a linear charger, configurable LDO, load switch, buck converter, pushbutton control and battery voltage monitor all in one. The solution supports batteries from 3.6-V to 4.65-V, and fast charge currents from 5-mA to 300-mA, allowing wearables and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications to always be on without draining the battery. To learn more about the bq25120, please visit http://www.ti.com/bq25120-pr.

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Features and benefits:

    --  Lowest quiescent current at 700-nA: The bq25120 maintains an always-on
        1.8-V operation using power path technology and a low Iq buck converter.
        A host microprocessor, such as a TI host microprocessor or Bluetooth®
        radio, such as TI's SimpleLink(TM) Bluetooth Smart CC2640 wireless MCU,
        is able to continue running during recharging by not extracting "empty
        energy." Designers can also achieve the longest battery shelf life as
        the solution features standby mode quiescent current of 50-nA.
    --  High integration: A configurable load switch/LDO output optimizes the
        system by shutting off rarely used functions such as radios and displays
        to minimize battery drain. The solution also includes an integrated
        battery voltage monitor, enabling a state of charge indicator, buck
        converter and pushbutton control features.
    --  Industry's smallest battery management solution: The solution's 2.5-mm
        by 2.5-mm WCSP package enables a small footprint making it easier for
        designers to integrate it into sleek wearable designs. For an even more
        robust solution, designers can incorporate the CC2640 wireless MCU as it
        is the industry's smallest QFN package solution with integrated Flash
        for Bluetooth Smart.
    --  Accurate charge termination down to 500-µA: This feature maximizes the
        energy delivered to the battery before completing the charging cycle,
        allowing batteries to draw a more robust full charge.
    --  Customer flexibility: The bq25120's I2C programming interface gives
        designers the ability to set key parameters including battery charger
        voltage, current, termination threshold, input current limit, load
        switch control, flexible timer and reset options and more.
The bq25120 can be used in conjunction with devices to integrate more end application features. Ultra-low Iq step-down converter, the TPS62743 can be used for additional buck output. Boost converters can also be used for display integration. The TPS61046 offers a 12V boost and the TPS61240 with load connect, offers a 5-V boost for heart rate monitor or small displays.

Tools and support

The bq25120 evaluation module (EVM) allows customers to speed time to market by quickly and easily evaluate device features and performance. The BQ25120EVM-731 is available from the TI Store and authorized distributors for US $99.

Availability and pricing

The bq25120 charger is shipping in volume production and available through the TI Store and the company's authorized distribution network. The product comes in a 2.5-mm by 2.5-mm, WCSP package. The bq25120 is priced at US$1.60 in 1,000-unit quantities.

Find out more about TI's power-management solutions:

    --  Check out TI's battery management solutions.
    --  Read the blog post: How can your wearable be smaller and last longer?
    --  Visit the TI E2E(TM) Community Battery Management forum to search for
        solutions, get help, share knowledge, and solve problems with fellow
        engineers and TI experts.
About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks

TI E2E(TM) is a registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. All registered and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Katie Worthy, GOLIN, 972-341-2580, kworthy@golin.com;  Emmily Attyah, Texas Instruments, 214-479-3056, e-attyah@ti.com

Web Site: http://www.ti.com

Ixonos to Design an OmniChannel Customer Experience for Sherri Hill

Gigya to power customer identity management and digital loyalty solutions for the iconic fashion brand´s next generation mobile app

SAN FRANCISCO, LONDON and HELSINKI, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ixonos PLC (OMS:XNS1V), an award-winning creative technology company has been selected
to design and deliver a next generation OmniChannel customer experience for Sherri Hill, a
leading American fashion designer specializing in formal evening wear. Scheduled for
release in late 2015, the mobile app will provide customers with an engaging experience
designed to drive brand loyalty and purchases. The user-centric design will seamlessly
integrate a loyalty program and social sharing, among other key features.

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    "Today's contemporary women want to explore the latest fashions, wherever they are.
They're looking for a stylish and personalized brand experience where they can find
inspiration, discover trends and share fashion with their friends," said Dusty Hill,
President at Sherri Hill. "Ixonos and Gigya have shown us how we can embrace mobility to
drive our business in the digital era. We're confident they can deliver an omnichannel
customer experience reflective of our brand-one that will build customer loyalty and
support our retailers."

    The collaboration between Ixonos, Gigya and Sherri Hill will leverage data-driven
strategies, user-centric design and cloud-based marketing technology to address the high
expectations of millennial shoppers. Ixonos has already created the conceptual design
based on extensive research and insight from Sherri Hill. Gigya's powerful customer
identity and access management (CIAM) and loyalty solutions will be incorporated to create
a unique user experience for Sherri Hill's customers.

    "Ixonos' goal is to truly connect the digital and physical dress shopping experiences
into a unified, cohesive journey," said Joseph Oliver, Vice President and GM, Americas at
Ixonos. "Our strategic partnership with Gigya empowers us to take the entire customer life
cycle into consideration to create personalized experiences centered around customer
identity, audience profiles and marketing technology. This means full business design
capability for Sherri Hill, now and into the future."

    "The more a brand knows about its customers, the more it is able to personalize the
customer experience," said Patrick McCue, Gigya's SVP of Global Channels & Alliances.
"Gigya's customer identity management platform will help Sherri Hill develop an
outstanding relationship with its customers by getting to the heart of what they truly
care about with first-party, permission-based identity data. Our collaboration with Ixonos
will integrate data with design to drive real business value for Sherri Hill."

    Sherri Hill is one of a growing number of leading North American-based companies
working with Ixonos. The company has designed and developed forward-thinking solutions for
some of the world's most successful international brands, having recently won Best of Show
at CES for HP "Sprout" and CES Innovation of the Year for Samsung Tab S 8.4 for 'Super
App' Multi-tasking. Al Jazeera's AJ+ mobile app, which was nominated for several
prestigious industry awards, is one of many successful UX design projects completed by
Ixonos.

    About Sherri Hill 

    Sherri Hill is an American fashion designer specializing in formal evening wear.  Hill
created her own company in 2008.  Now, the Sherri Hill brand has over 1,000 retail outlets
in over 30 countries. The designer's collections convey the contemporary style of today's
women. Hill has become the go-to designer for young Hollywood continuously dressing
celebrities for the red carpet such as Selena Gomez, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and
Bella Thorne. Most recently, when Google released its 14th Annual "Year in Search" results,
Sherri Hill was recognized as one of the Top Ten Trending Fashion Designers.

    http://www.sherrihill.com

    About Ixonos 

    Ixonos is a creative technology company. We dream, design and deliver powerful user
experiences and sustainable solutions based on Internet, cloud and mobile technologies. We
realise innovative dreams with unparalleled design and impeccable technical delivery. Our
customers are leading brands across the globe. Our value stems from our ability to design
comprehensive digital solutions that increase competitiveness, productivity and customer
loyalty. We're designers, developers, engineers, strategists and innovators working
together in Finland, Great Britain and North America. Ixonos Plc is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd.

    http://www.ixonos.com

    About Gigya 

    Gigya's Customer Identity Management Platform helps companies build better customer
relationships by turning unknown site visitors into known, loyal and engaged customers.
With Gigya's technology, businesses increase registrations
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devices, consolidate data into rich customer profiles
[http://www.gigya.com/product/profile-management ] and provide better service, products
and experiences by integrating [http://www.gigya.com/integrations ] data into marketing
and service applications.

    Gigya's platform was designed from the ground up for social identities, mobile devices,
consumer privacy and modern marketing. Gigya provides developers with the APIs they need
to easily build and maintain secure and scalable registration, authentication, profile
management, data analytics [http://www.gigya.com/products/features ] and third-party
integrations.

    More than 700 of the world's leading businesses such as Fox, Forbes and Verizon rely
on Gigya to build identity-driven relationships and to provide scalable, secure Customer
Identity Management. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, Gigya is privately held and has
raised more than $100m in capital from several leading venture capital firms including
Benchmark Capital, Mayfield, Intel Capital, Adobe Ventures and Stanford University.

    http://www.gigya.com

       
         
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        Ixonos: 
        Joseph Oliver, Vice President and GM, Americas 
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        pr@sherrihill.com 
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        Gigya: 
        Reeyaz Hamirani, Corporate Communications Manager 
        reeyaz@gigya.com 

     

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CONTACT: Joseph Oliver, +1-310-4202265

Acer And WD Bring BYOC(TM) To WD's My Cloud NAS Series

Offering Joint Customers Seamless Access to Files on Their NAS from Their Computing Device at Anytime

TAIPEI, Taiwan and IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer, the world's fourth largest personal computer company and a private cloud solution provider, and WD®, a world leader in storage solutions, today announced that WD's My Cloud(TM) NAS is now part of Acer's BYOC(TM) (Build Your Own Cloud) ecosystem. Available immediately, Acer BYOC(TM) users can seamlessly access files on their My Cloud NAS from their PC or mobile device anywhere - using Acer's abFiles app.

"We are excited to welcome WD to the BYOC ecosystem," said Maverick Shih, President, BYOC Business Group, Acer. "The availability of abFiles for the My Cloud platform allows our joint customers to enjoy seamless file management across their personal devices, with all of their files always at their fingertips, regardless of whether the file is on their PC or their NAS drive."

"We are delighted to be partnering with Acer to the benefit of our mutual customers," said Sven Rathjen, VP of Marketing, Content Solutions, WD. "Now our customers can find abFiles on the My Cloud app center to download for free, and incorporate their My Cloud into Acer's BYOC ecosystem."

Add Your My Cloud NAS to Your Own Cloud with Acer abFiles

Acer abFiles makes it easy to access files stored on a user's PC or NAS from any of their devices over a wireless or mobile network, making file management on the go easier than ever. After installing the abFiles app on their My Cloud NAS (supported models: My Cloud Mirror, My Cloud Expert Series and My Cloud Business Series), the user will only need to sign-in with their Acer ID through the web administration interface, and the My Cloud will be added to their personal BYOC setup, with files readily accessible from any of their connected devices. Users retain the privacy and control of their files as they are located on NAS devices physically in their home or office under their control rather than in a remote datacenter.

About Acer

Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's product offerings include PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets, smartphones, and wearables. The company is also developing cloud solutions to bring together the Internet of Things. Acer employs 7,000 people and ranks No. 4 for total PCs globally (IDC 2014). Revenues for 2014 reached US$10.39 billion. Please visit http://www.acer.com for more information.

About WD

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

© 2015 All rights reserved. Acer, BYOC, and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc., Western Digital, WD, My Cloud, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Acer Incorporated, Stella Chou, +886-2-8691-3204, stella.th.chou@acer.com, or Steven Chung, +886-2-8691-3202, steven.h.chung@acer.com, or WD, Heather Skinner, +1 949-672-7920, Heather.skinner@wdc.com

Web Site: http://www.wd.com

Ola Launches 'Swachh Car Abhiyan' Ahead of the Swachh Bharat Diwas

BANGALORE, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    - The Swachh Car Abhiyan is an Initiative Taken by Ola to Encourage and Promote the
Cleanliness of Cars Amongst Drivers 

    - The Campaign is Accompanied by Recognition and Rewards for Driver Partners on the
Ola App 

    Ahead of the 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' tomorrow, Ola, India's most popular mobile app for
personal transportation, today announced the launch of the 'Swachh Car Abhiyan' for
drivers on its platform. Hundreds of thousands of driver partners on the Ola platform
ranging from cabs, auto-rickshaws to taxis, offer their services to millions of customers
who request a ride from the Ola app. This initiative will encourage drivers and customers
alike to contribute to a cleaner India. The initiative has been taken by Ola to promote
cleanliness amongst the drivers' community. In its first phase, the initiative will be
live in four major cities of the country including Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Kolkata.

    The Swachh Car Campaign at Ola will advance in four phases with the first two phases
dedicated towards evangelising, motivating, and incentivising driver-partners as well as,
encouraging customers to constantly share feedback around cleanliness. As part of the
first two phases of this campaign, Ola will recognise and reward drivers who have
consistent positive feedback on cleanliness as Swachh Car Ambassadors. To help all drivers
continue to maintain cleanliness in-cab, Ola will hand out free Swachh Car kits and enable
free car cleaning at its partner relationship centres across these cities. Considering
cleanliness as an imperative, the feedback given by customer on the driver will be
composite of the cleanliness level of cars, based on which drivers will earn their
incentives. The next two phases will involve spreading the message of a cleaner India with
large partnerships as well as, implementation of technology to crowd source quality audits
at scale.

    Speaking about the initiative, Pranay Jivrajka, Chief Operating Officer at Ola said,
"At Ola, we take extreme care towards helping driver partners deliver consistent
experience to customers, beyond the technology platform. Training, audit and cleanliness
has always been at the forefront for improved customer experience and is integral to
skilling our partners as professionals in the long run. We join the country in promoting
the message of cleanliness on this august occasion and we are confident that drivers and
customers will participate in this on-going program by doing their bit."

    Ola has always adopted measures which are in coherence with a cleaner ecosystem by
first-of-its-kind initiatives like training, audit and standardisation of vehicles
registered on the platform. Ola also allows customers to share instant feedback to enable
quality checks as and when required. Earlier last month, the company announced the
implementation of a first-of-its-kind technology on its app in the state of Delhi, to
proactively distinguish vehicles based on fuel type and giving users the option to choose
only CNG cars for travel within the state, resulting in considerable reduction of carbon
footprint from driver partners in the state.

    About Ola:

    Founded in January 2011 by IIT Bombay alumni Bhavish Aggarwal and Ankit Bhati, Ola
(formerly Olacabs), is India's most popular mobile app for personal transportation. Ola
integrates city transportation for customers and driver partners onto a mobile technology
platform ensuring convenient, transparent and quick service fulfilment. Ola is committed
to its mission of building mobility for a billion people. Using the Ola mobile app, users
across 100+ cities can book from over 250,000 cabs and 65,000 vehicles across
auto-rickshaws, Kaali Peeli taxis and yellow taxis. The app is available on Windows,
Android and iOS platforms. Ola recently acquired TaxiForSure, India's second largest cab
aggregator, which continues to operate as an independent brand. Please visit
http://www.olacabs.com [http://www.olacabs.com ] for more information.

       
         
        Media Contact:  
        Saumitra Chand 
        soumitra.chand@olacabs.com 
        +91-9535044316 
        Manager - Communications and PR, Ola 

     

Ola

New Huawei Mate S Launched With P2i Nano-Coating

OXFORD, England, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese technology giant Huawei unveiled their latest flagship smartphone on the 2(nd) September at IFA in Berlin.  The Huawei Mate S is the perfect balance between beauty and usability and combines elegance with the next generation in interactivity.  The gently curved case and glass screen contain several layers of functionality, including a P2i nano-coating to provide enhanced protection from water damage.

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At the launch event, Richard Yu CEO of Huawei Technologies' Consumer Business Group, described the functionality as "full-time water resistant" and added that the new coating would reduce the damage caused by rain and sweat.

P2i is delighted to continue its partnership with Huawei - the company's nano-technology is already used on several products including the popular Huawei P8 Smartphone.  Through the application of P2i's patented nano-coating technology, the Huawei Mate S will survive liquid exposure from humidity and sweat to accidental splashes and spills.  The ultra-thin coating doesn't impact the look of the device, offering invisible protection from liquid damage.  This means that the Huawei Mate S can be taken on life's every day adventures, and can survive more of what life throws at it.

About P2i

P2i is the global leader in liquid repellent nano-coatings, helping companies around the world give their products improved protection against damaging elements such as water, oil, sweat and mud.  Using a patented pulsed plasma process, P2i's technology coats products with an invisible protective coating 1/1000(th) the thickness of a human hair.  Products P2i has coated include a wide range of high-value products from mobile phones to technical clothing, footwear, hearing aids, medical devices, filtration materials and the nose cones of Formula 1 cars.

Headquartered near Oxford in England, P2i's market-leading technology is protected by over 175 granted patents.  The company has three laboratory facilities in the UK, USA and China to support its continuous development work.

See http://www.p2i.com for more information.

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CONTACT: Nick Rimmer, info@p2i.com, +44(0)1235-833-100

Web Site: http://www.p2i.com

Bigstep Launches First-to-market Data Lake as a Service

LONDON, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Full Metal Data Lake [http://bigstep.com/full-metal-data-lake ] is the first
commercially available data lake as a service offering in the market, recently announced
by big data focused cloud provider Bigstep [http://bigstep.com ]. Priced at just GBP0.018
for one gigabyte of raw data stored per month, the Full Metal Data Lake is an active
storage solution that can ingest large volumes of structured and unstructured data, and
make them available for processing by a multitude of applications, including enterprise
data warehouses or open source technologies such as Apache Hadoop or Spark. The Full Metal
Data Lake is available in Bigstep's Full Metal Cloud [http://bigstep.com/full-metal-cloud ]
, the world's highest performance cloud purpose built for big data.

    The Full Metal Data Lake can be used as a standalone solution for active data storage,
or it can be integrated with on premise infrastructure, as well as with any application or
service in the Full Metal Cloud ecosystem. The service can be activated instantly, and
requires no configuration or minimum commitment.

    The key features of the Full Metal Data Lake are:

       
        - It can store files of any type or size

    This includes structured data, such as data base exports from existing enterprise data
warehouses, but also unstructured data like: clickstream, social media streams, images,
video & audio, machine data, sensor data, scanned documents, CRM & ERP data.

    Data can be continuously streamed in or imported in batches.

       
        - Data stored can be processed in any application

    The Full Metal Data Lake is natively HDFS compatible and integrates with most big data,
business intelligence, and data science tools such as: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, most
NoSQL data bases (Couchbase, Cassandra, Redis), Elasticsearch, Solr, Qlik, Tableau, R. It
is also compatible and can import or export data into most enterprise data warehouse
solutions.

       
        - Data is encrypted in transit and at rest

    All files are encrypted in transit and at rest, in order to ensure enterprise-grade
data privacy standards are met by the Full Metal Data Lake. Furthermore, data can be
imported or exported via encrypted tunnels or SSL connections.

       
        - File level snapshotting and replication, across regions

    Individual snapshotting and replication rules can be set at the file or directory
level. As a result, business critical or performance sensitive files can be replicated
multiple times for high availability and throughput, while colder data can have lower
replication factors. Files can currently be replicated in both availability regions of the
Full Metal Cloud (UK and Germany), and a third, US region, will follow later in the year.

    With the launch of the Full Metal Data Lake, Bigstep has also announced it will be
offering its first 100 users the possibility to permanently store 1 TB of data for free.

    Additional information on the Full Metal Data Lake or the Full Metal Cloud can be
found on the Bigstep website - http://www.bigstep.com.

       
         
        Contact: 
        Ioana Hreninciuc, 
        Commercial Director, 
        T: +44-(0)7725-937-831 
        marketing@bigstep.com  

     

Big Step Cloud Ltd

BetVictor Launches In-House Developed Native Android App

GIBRALTAR, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    BetVictor today announced the launch of its native Android app as the firm's
dedication to technological innovation within the gaming industry continues.

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    The application was developed in-house by BetVictor's specialist technology team, a
bespoke design allowing the business to be more flexible and make adjustments and
continuous developments to meet customer needs far quicker than if the product was
outsourced. This latest application has been described by customers in beta testing as
reliable, incredibly fast and intuitive.

    The App will include every major feature available across all current channels
including BetVictor's recently in-house developed Cash Out facility. Customers will be
able to move seamlessly between applications and products within a single wallet.

    Jonathan De La Rosa Chief Technical Officer of BetVictor commented:

    "It is very rare in the industry to design a dedicated native in-house Android App and
this confirms our stance as major technological innovators. The team have been working
around the clock on the development to ensure the layout and presentation are
best-of-breed, and the result is an application to excite Android users across the globe.
Its launch ensures we are well-positioned to meet the challenge of the expanding Android
customer base and provide them with the best possible customer journey and experience."

    About BetVictor: 

    Established in 1946, Gibraltar-based BetVictor is one of Europe's leading online
gaming companies with customers from over 150 different countries. The company has
recently added to its strong sporting heritage by developing a reputation as a
technological innovator within the betting and gaming industry. In August 2015, the
leading independent odds comparison website Oddschecker confirmed BetVictor as the
bookmaker offering the best odds most often on all major European football leagues,
including the English Premier League, for the fifth successive year.

    In May 2014, Michael Tabor, who had previously been a major shareholder in the
business, acquired sole-ownership of BetVictor.

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CONTACT: For more information contact Nick Braund at PHA Media on +44(0)207-0251-365 / nick@pha-media.com

New Huawei Mate S Launched With P2i Nano-Coating

OXFORD, England, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Chinese technology giant Huawei unveiled their latest flagship smartphone on the 2nd
September at IFA in Berlin. The Huawei Mate S is the perfect balance between beauty and
usability and combines elegance with the next generation in interactivity. The gently
curved case and glass screen contain several layers of functionality, including a P2i
nano-coating to provide enhanced protection from water damage.

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    At the launch event, Richard Yu CEO of Huawei Technologies' Consumer Business Group,
described the functionality as "full-time water resistant" and added that the new coating
would reduce the damage caused by rain and sweat.

    P2i is delighted to continue its partnership with Huawei - the company's
nano-technology is already used on several products including the popular Huawei P8
Smartphone. Through the application of P2i's patented nano-coating technology, the Huawei
Mate S will survive liquid exposure from humidity and sweat to accidental splashes and
spills. The ultra-thin coating doesn't impact the look of the device, offering invisible
protection from liquid damage. This means that the Huawei Mate S can be taken on life's
every day adventures, and can survive more of what life throws at it.

    About P2i

    P2i is the global leader in liquid repellent nano-coatings, helping companies around
the world give their products improved protection against damaging elements such as water,
oil, sweat and mud. Using a patented pulsed plasma process, P2i's technology coats
products with an invisible protective coating 1/1000th the thickness of a human hair.
Products P2i has coated include a wide range of high-value products from mobile phones to
technical clothing, footwear, hearing aids, medical devices, filtration materials and the
nose cones of Formula 1 cars.

    Headquartered near Oxford in England, P2i's market-leading technology is protected by
over 175 granted patents. The company has three laboratory facilities in the UK, USA and
China to support its continuous development work.

    See http://www.p2i.com for more information.

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FPC's Touch Fingerprint Sensor FPC1035 in LG Smartphone V10

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Today LG announced its Android smartphone V10, featuring FPC's touch fingerprint
sensor FPC1035. Already received as well as expected revenues in 2015 that relate to sales
of FPC1035 for this smartphone model are included in FPC's communicated revenue guidance
of approximately 2,500 MSEK for 2015.

    Jorgen Lantto, CEO of FPC, comments: "LG is a leading global smartphone manufacturer
and we are proud that LG selected FPC1035 for V10. FPC1035 supports 360 degree finger
rotation capability, fast response time and industry leading 3D image quality."

    About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) 

    Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is a high tech and listed company which develops, produces
and markets biometric technology that through the analysis and matching of an individual's
unique fingerprint verify the person's identity. A secure and convenient user experience
is thus made possible, beyond keys and pins. The FPC technology offers world class
advantages and include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and
complete biometric systems. With these advantages and in combination with low production
costs the technology may be implemented in large volume products as smartphones, tablets
and biometric cards where these demands are extremely high. FPC's technology have user
cases from a number of applications.

    The information was issued for publication on October 1, 2015, at 8:00 a.m.

Important information 

    Issuance, publication or distribution of this press release in certain jurisdictions
could be subject to restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for
using this press release and the constituent information in accordance with the rules and
regulations prevailing in the particular jurisdiction. This press release does not
constitute an offer, or invitation to acquire or subscribe for new securities in
Fingerprint Cards in any jurisdiction.

    For more information, please contact:

    Jorgen Lantto, President and CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46-(0)31-60-78-20,
investrel@fingerprints.com

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SPARE Launches in New York City with Sights Set on Closing Meal Gap

New App Puts Your Spare Change to Work Fighting Hunger in Real Time

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SPARE unveils its iPhone application that puts diners' spare change to work, automatically rounding up their dine-out bills to the nearest dollar to feed hungry New Yorkers and contribute to closing the meal gap in New York City. While each donation is less than one dollar, $0.99 alone can help feed four New Yorkers.

"There are currently 235 million missing meals in New York City, and nearly one-in-five residents lack reliable access to nutritious food. SPARE poses a solution, hinging on the fact that if 10 percent of New Yorkers round up for a total of $6 each month, we can close the hunger gap in just one year," says Andra Tomsa, founder and president of SPARE. "A bit of simple, indisputable math demonstrates the immediate and traceable impact that can be made if New Yorkers work together to fight hunger."

SPARE donates its proceeds to charities at the frontline of hunger relief, including Food Bank for New York City, City Harvest, Citymeals-on-Wheels and New York City Rescue Mission. SPARE tracks users' donations and displays their personal impact alongside a real-time tracker of the hunger gap in New York City. Donations are tax deductible, and donors will receive an official year-end record of their donations for tax purposes. 

SPARE donors also have access to exclusive incentives such as free drinks and discounts at restaurants throughout New York City. Participating partners include Luzzo's Group, City Hall Restaurant, Parlor Steakhouse and The Writing Room.

Born in poverty-stricken Romania and a current Bronx resident, Tomsa is no stranger to widespread food insecurity. Tomsa combined her insights from an undergraduate degree in economics and a master's degree in international political economy and development economics with extensive experience acting as both a financial advisor and working in the hospitality industry to identify a source of capital and enable a solution.

Alongside Tomsa, board members and notable advisors include Philip R. Warth, former President and CEO of Feeding America, and Mathias Ingvarsson, founder and CEO of FRIGO Revolutionwear. New York technology pioneer Rameet Chawla, CEO and founder of Fueled, led the app's development. The team is working toward upcoming technology developments, including donation leaderboards and inter-user gifting, as well as tackling hunger relief in markets outside of New York City. SPARE works with accredited third parties including Plaid and Braintree to ensure data security.

SPARE is designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and can be downloaded for free on the App Store. SPARE requires OS 8.0 or newer and is available in English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish. To view screenshots of SPARE's user interface, please visit SPARE's page in iTunes.

About SPARE

SPARE is a smartphone application that allows New Yorkers to automatically round up their dine-out bills to the nearest dollar to support local hunger relief efforts. Just $0.99 can help feed four New Yorkers through our beneficiary organizations: Food Bank For New York City, City Harvest, City Meals on Wheels and New York City Rescue Mission. Users can round up anywhere, but users who round up at partner locations receive rewards for giving to those in need - free drinks, food, and monetary discounts. Our goal is to inspire New York City to close its own meal gap. Currently, there are 235 million missing meals throughout the 5 boroughs each year. It might seem like a tall order to bridge this meal gap, but simple math tells us that if 10 percent of New Yorkers each round up for a total of $6 a month, we can close the meal gap in one, single year. New York can close its own meal gap and create history - with a minimal contribution from its residents!

Media Contacts:

Katie Bonneau
Kwittken
(646) 747-7170
KBonneau@kwittken.com

Andra Tomsa
SPARE
(201) 916- 2215
andra.tomsa@sparenyc.org

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The New PlayOn Offers the Ultimate Streaming Experience

A new, free desktop app, upgrade to Plus option, enhanced streaming, casting, and DVR features, and a newly designed website push PlayOn to the forefront of streaming solutions.

SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayOn has just released its 4.0 version which leapfrogs all existing streaming software. It combines the best features of Cable TV and the convenience of streaming into one intuitive, easy-to-use and FREE desktop application.  Anyone can visit http://www.playon.tv and download the new PlayOn for free. PlayOn allows you to select from recommended shows, clips and movies, search or navigate through a channel listing to find your favorite show. It allows you to organize your local content in the app as well as stream local content to your TV. You can also watch local and streaming content on your PC.

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The new PlayOn also offers an upgrade to PlayOn Plus which unlocks the DVR features of recording streaming videos, automatic recording of new shows upon release (called subscriptions), and the ability to record all of the shows in a given series. It also unlocks the ability to stream or cast to Roku, Chromecast, Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, or 20 other set-top devices and Internet-connected TVs. PlayOn Plus also allows customers to use a mobile device, gives them the freedom to move recordings to any device, and to watch recordings ad-free with AdSkip. Upgrading to PlayOn Plus is a simple in-app purchase of $4.99/month, $39.99/year or $59.99 lifetime fee. Existing PlayOn+PlayLater customers will be grandfathered into PlayOn Plus and will automatically receive the additional features of Plus.

"The new PlayOn brings a holistic streaming solution to the American consumer," said Jeff Lawrence, CEO of MediaMall Technologies, creators of PlayOn. "We encourage all consumers to give it a try for free. The software is easy to set up and there is always something new to watch on our 100+ channels."

PlayOn is also unveiling a new logo and website as part of the PlayOn 4.0 release.

About MediaMall Technologies
MediaMall Technologies, the creators of PlayOn was founded in 2003 to make it simple, affordable, and fun to enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows, and videos from the Internet on your TV or on the go. The PlayOn software allows you to recreate the traditional cable and satellite TV viewing experience using only the Internet and your existing devices for a fraction of the price - and even extend that viewing experience to mobile devices. MediaMall operates with offices in New York, Seattle, and Copenhagen and can be found online at http://www.PlayOn.tv. PlayOn is a trademark of MediaMall Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Mobil Satellite Technologies launches new 10 Mbps x 4 Mbps iDirect Broadband Service in USA

New iDirect services will support wide range of vertical applications

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobil Satellite Technologies (http://www.mobilsat.com), a leading provider of mobile and fixed satellite Internet connectivity services, announced today that it has launched a new high-bandwidth 10 Mbps download X 4 Mbps Ku-Band service for use anywhere in the North America.

This iDirect compatible service offers a great solution for users requiring high-throughput satellite performance while leveraging existing Ku-Band hardware. Ku-Band service operates with longer wavelengths, giving Ku-Band a superior ability to perform through inclement environmental conditions.

The Mobil Satellite Technologies satellite network has been configured to support this new service with 1.2 meter antennas with only an 8 Watt BUC, which are now available in a small, fan-less form factor that no longer require auxiliary power supplies that allows a simple replacement of the existing BUCs on almost any mobile or fixed 1.2 meter VSAT antenna.

Kirk Williams, Director of Sales at Mobil Satellite Technologies, commented: "This new service gives users the ability to upgrade to an extremely robust satellite broadband service while continuing to use their existing Ku-Band equipment. Before this new service, users would have had to buy all new Ka-band satellite hardware to have access to service plans offering these kinds of data speeds."

"Programs and applications that require large amounts of bandwidth are becoming more and more common, so satellite network operators need to keep up. With this new 10 MB service on our proven iDirect network, we can deliver the enterprise-grade, high-throughput satellite service plans that users are asking about." said Bud Burton, President of Mobil Satellite Technologies. "This is just another step in our mission to deliver the best possible service and the very latest features to our customers."

About Mobil Satellite Technologies

Mobil Satellite Technologies is a major supplier of mobile, portable, and fixed broadband satellite solutions to business and Government customers throughout the USA and internationally. With more than 5,000 satellite systems installed, Mobil Satellite Technologies is currently celebrating their 17(th) year as a leading provider of mobile and fixed satellite communications. Learn more about Mobil Satellite Technologies at http://www.mobilsat.com

CONTACT: Kirk Williams, kirk@mobilsat.com, 757-312-8300 x306

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Large Hyper Data Centers Making Use of Climaveneta High Efficiency Solutions

BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, Italy, September 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Following the latest market trends Wuxi and CCB data centers have chosen Climaveneta
chillers for efficient and reliable cooling.

    Data centre capacity is growing with the increasing number of IP connections, traffic
and need for storage, generating large hyper data centers more and more often.

    A newly published market study from BSRIA shows that this kind of hyper data centre is
very open to deploying "new" technologies opting for a combination of free cooling, liquid
cooling and chilled-water cooling, thus changing the market for precision air
conditioning.

    The largest market is North America, accounting for around 40 per cent of the global
data centre cooling market, followed by China which accounts for just under a third.

    Furthermore, in China a massive cloud computing development program planned by the
Government is expected to more than double China's datacenter capacity by 2016, compared
to 2013 (source Broad Group).

    Thanks to its leading solutions and extensive experience in high-end data center
applications, Climaveneta has been appointed to supply the 28MW capacity cooling system
for the Chinese Super Computing Center (Wuxi). It comes from a joint investment
established in 2006 by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Wuxi Government and
is one of the most advanced high-performance computing platforms in the world.

    The new supercomputer performance at 100 petaFLOPS (Floating-point Operations Per
Second) ranks among the fastest worldwide and requires massive cooling at very precise
conditions, with the utmost reliability.

    The owner in fact imposed extremely strict requirements for the cooling system
selection, such as water temperature stability, water collection, adaptability to the
variable primary flow system (VPF) and the unit's equipment with a proportional control
valve to adjust the cooling water flow and ensure the pressure difference.

    To satisfy all these needs Climaveneta delivered 15 TECS2-W /H water-cooled chillers
equipped with magnetic levitation, oil free VFD compressors, with the best Seasonal Energy
Efficiency Ratio (ESEER), close to 10.

    Furthermore, the Climaveneta cooling system, combined with further eco sustainable
technologies adopted, such as free cooling and VPF, has contributed to cut the entire
energy consumption of the data center by 45%, compared to traditional design, complying
with the stringent energy efficiency requirements set by applied environmental standards.

    "Climaveneta's participation in this projects confirm our leadership in high
efficiency data center cooling applications and adds up to a long list of very relevant
installations worldwide" says Mauro Montello, Sales and Marketing Director at Climaveneta.
He continues: "We are proud to contribute to China's digital transformation with our
innovative IT cooling solutions."

    Confirming Climaveneta's technology is key to superior energy performance,
infrastructure efficiency and sustainability of the data centre, the company provided more
than 50 units of top efficiency cooling systems for the largest Tier 4 financial Data
Centre in Asia, the China Construction Bank IDC, established in the Beijing Financial
Disaster Recovery Foundation.

    The total land area is around 136,200m2, and its total construction volume is about
283,971 m2. The building is classified as a multi-storey building with Grade A fire
resistance performance and a 9 degree seismic intensity, and has obtained the Luban Award
and 2-Star certification by "Green building certificate standard GB/T 50378-2006".

    The whole data center (including the diesel generator room, data room, central command
center, support area of data center access) and its operation center are certificated by
LEED and obtained the silver level award.  

    Climaveneta has been appointed as the exclusive supplier to deliver 48 free cooling
chillers, 4 water-cooled heat pumps and 1 air-cooled heat pump for more than 70 MegaWatts
total cooling and heating capacity. A 10 year service contract completes the supply.

    At CCB data center free cooling operations start when the external temperature is
15degree(s), substantially extending the energy saving advantages offered by this
technology. The heat rejected by the chillers is recovered by heat pumps, providing free
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site.

    In other words, by installing a Climaveneta heat pump or chiller it is possible to
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rooms or for domestic hot water production. In this way it is possible to combine perfect
comfort and zero energy waste, improving the building's green certification rating and
obtaining a substantial annual savings.

    In this case by adopting air source free cooling chillers the data centre does not
depend on water availability, further increasing infrastructure resiliency. Ensuring zero
water consumption, special unit design, and eliminating the need for glycol in the cooling
circuit, all serve to complete the excellence in sustainability. Lastly, roof installation
maximises the internal space available for servers.

    Both Wuxi and the China Construction Bank projects demonstrate the strength and
quality of Climaveneta's presence in the most demanding data center projects worldwide and
confirm the company's strong position to benefit from the next wave of hyper data center
developments.

    Boasting experience of 45 years in manufacturing units for industrial and commercial
applications, Climaveneta's range presents itself as the ideal solution to match the most
demanding requirements of data center designers and managers in terms of reliability,
efficiency, flexibility and the lowest cost of ownership.

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Product Design Leaders Of The World's Most Disruptive Technology Innovations Star In New Documentary Produced By InVision

"Design Disruptors" highlights the rise of the Product Designer, shows how design has become a key competitive advantage at Airbnb, Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Netflix, Pinterest, Spotify, and beyond

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- InVision today announced its plans to release a feature-length documentary film about how the most important and influential technology companies are using product design to change the world. Premiering in early 2016, a sneak preview trailer of the highly-anticipated film, "Design Disruptors", is available now.

Starring over 15 of the world's most disruptive companies, worth more than one trillion dollars in combined valuation and collectively touching nearly every corner of the globe, "Design Disruptors" explores the common link that has enabled each business to upend their respective industries -- the fierce focus on customer-centric product design. The film provides viewers with an intimate look into the processes, perspectives and approaches of the product design and user experience (UX) leaders at the world's foremost technology companies including Airbnb, Coursera, Dropbox, Etsy, Eventbrite, Evernote, Facebook, Google Ventures, HubSpot, MailChimp, Netflix, Pinterest, Salesforce, Spotify, Twitter, Xero, Zendesk and more.

"The impact these companies are having on industries that have remained largely unchanged for a century is astounding. 'Design Disruptors' showcases the incomparable impact design is having on modern businesses, and in turn the world," said Clark Valberg, InVision CEO. "Through exclusive access to some of the most important designers of our time, we'll share the potential of design as a kingmaker. Our goal with the film is to educate millions and change how businesses tackle their hardest problems."

Quotes from the Documentary: 
"Over the last five years, there have been several billion dollar companies started by designers. That's a new phenomenon," said Ryan Donahue, VP product design at Zendesk.

"Companies are getting closer to the idea that if you can create an amazing experience, it's going to help improve your business," said Andy Law, product designer at Netflix.

"At its best, design is human. It's not about being pretty or skeuomorphic, it's the connection we have with it," said Jenny Arden, user experience design manager at Airbnb.

Additional images such as movie stills are available here.

About "Design Disruptors"
Premiering early 2016, "Design Disruptors" is a documentary showcasing how product design has become the most powerful competitive advantage for modern businesses, shaking up stale industries and redefining normal. Through a series of interviews with today's design leaders from Airbnb, Facebook, Google Ventures, Netflix, Pinterest, Salesforce, Spotify, Twitter and many more, "Design Disruptors" explores the most creative minds in a generation and how they use design to help people, businesses and society. To view the trailer and be among the first to see the film when released later this year, please visit http://www.designdisruptors.com. Design Disruptors was produced by InVision and directed by Matt D'Avella.

About InVision 
InVision is the world's most powerful product design platform. InVision gives teams the freedom to prototype, review, iterate, project manage, and user test web and mobile products--without a single line of code and all in one place. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City and backed by Accel, FirstMark and others, InVision helps over one million designers at companies like Evernote, Adobe, Twitter, Salesforce unlock the power of design-driven product development. Follow the company on Twitter at @InVisionApp.

Media Contact
Amy Ziari
Bateman Group
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Web Site: http://www.designdisruptors.com