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Epson Debuts Expanded Line of 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projectors

Home Cinema 2040 and Home Cinema 2045 Deliver Refined Cinema at an Accessible Price Point

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one projector manufacturer in the world(1), today expanded its award-winning lineup of home theater projectors with the addition of the Epson(®) Home Cinema 2040 and Home Cinema 2045. Epson's latest projectors provide AV enthusiasts with state-of-the-art image quality and 2D/3D performance with up to 35,000:1 contrast ratio, and 2,200 lumens of color brightness and 2,200 lumens of white brightness(2). Additionally, the projectors deliver several image refinement features including Detail Enhancement and frame interpolation, as well as connectivity that transform the projectors into a smart display optimized for dark room cinema. With the use of MHL-supported devices(3), users can stream TV shows, movies and video games in high-definition.  With the Home Cinema 2045 users can also wirelessly stream content via Miracast(®) and Intel(®) WiDi(4).

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"Epson's new home theater projectors bring the big-screen home at an accessible price point delivering Full 1080p, color and white light output, 2D and 3D performance, and installation flexibility," said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. "Equipped with value-add features such as advanced Epson Video processing, built-in color modes and intuitive image correction, these projectors offer powerful tools that enrich the immersive media projection experience."

The newly designed Home Cinema 2040 and 2045 portable projectors deliver an enhanced optical engine, improved LCD panel, up to 35,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, advanced Epson video processing, plus state-of-the-art Detail Enhancement that takes surface detail to another level. An improved iris by New Wing(® )produces incredibly deep blacks by more efficiently controlling the light reduction rate. In addition, the projectors feature built-in sound with the capability to add speakers, enabling users to enhance any movie experience. The Home Cinema 2045 adds wireless streaming via Miracast(®) and Intel WiDi(®). Connect an Apple TV(®), Chromecast, GoPro(®), Roku(®5) and more to easily display media content(4).

Brilliant image quality requires high color brightness (color light output), and Epson projectors have up to 3x Higher Color Brightness than leading competitive projectors(6), and feature 25 percent lower power consumption for lower energy costs(7). The Home Cinema 2040 and 2045 utilize 3LCD, 3-chip technology for brilliant images with vivid color, and also feature four pre-set color modes, allowing users to play their favorite video games or watch TV programs just about anywhere.

Added Features of Epson's 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p Lineup
The Home Cinema 2040 and 2045 are housed in a white, compact design and offer several features to meet a range of home entertainment needs, including:

    --  3LCD Quality and Reliability: 3LCD, 3-chip technology delivers
        incredible color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability with no
        possibility of color break-up or "rainbow effect."
    --  Advanced Image Processing: Epson's advanced image processing technology
        allows users to enjoy a clearer, sharper image. The projector's Image
        Enhancement function enables digital noise reduction and MPEG noise
        reduction, as well as Detail Enhancement, which refines surface detail
        for true-to-life images that pop off the screen.
    --  Bright 3D Drive Technology: Minimizes the blackout time of 3D glasses
        and provides greater brightness of 3D images.
    --  MHL Supported: Supports Full HD 1080p video and 7.1 audio and enables
        users to simultaneously charge their MHL-enabled device when it's
        plugged into the projector. Projector remote supports MHL-enabled
        devices.
    --  Versatile Connectivity: Two HDMI inputs (one MHL-enabled), Component
        Video, USB Type A digital connection, and USB 2.0 to share photos and
        slideshows.
    --  Rechargeable RF Glasses: Watch up to 40 hours of exciting 3D content, or
        up to three hours with a three-minute quick charge(8), with glasses sold
        separately.
Availability and Support

The Home Cinema 2040 ($799) and Home Cinema 2045 ($849)(9) will be available in late August through select e-tailers and retailers nationwide and the Epson online store. The projectors come with Epson's top-of-the-line service and support, including a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, 90-day limited lamp warranty, and free two-business-day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.epson.com

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).

Note: EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation., PrivateLine is a registered trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.  All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(1 )Based upon Q3 2014 worldwide front projection market share estimates from PMA Research.

(2) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

(3 )Projector includes one Mobile High-definition Link (MHL) HDMI Port.

(4) With supported devices.

(5) Roku Streaming Stick allows you to watch content from popular Internet streaming services. Roku's streaming stick is only available in the U.S.

(6) Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. Leading Epson 3LCD projectors in the home entertainment segment (720p and 1080p) compared to leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD data for June 2013 through May 2014.

(7) Data source: ProjectorCentral.com, Feb. 2015. Average of 1420 shipping models for which manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of six brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the six segments.

(8) Battery life varies based on usage conditions.

(9) Estimated street price.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com, or Ashley Nakano, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200 x1051, anakano@walt.com

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

Epson Unveils High-Definition 720p Home Theater Projector Delivering Big Screen Entertainment for the Whole Family

Home Cinema 740HD Offers High Definition, High Brightness, Flexible Setup and Portability at an Affordable Price

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one projector manufacturer in the world(1), today expanded its award-winning lineup of 3LCD home entertainment projectors with the addition of the Epson(®) Home Cinema 740HD. The versatile projector features widescreen, high-definition 720p resolution and flexible setup options, delivering a big-screen experience for any home. The Home Cinema 740HD offers up to 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for rich details in dark scenes, as well as 3,000 lumens of color brightness and 3,000 lumens of white brightness(2) for vibrant and brilliant image quality at an affordable price.

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"With features including portability, built-in sound, flexible setup and placement and high brightness, the Home Cinema 740HD is the ideal projector for families to bring the big-screen experience to the comfort of their home," said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. "In addition, its high color brightness, deep contrast levels, HD 720p resolution, and versatile HDMI connectivity allows users to project their favorite TV shows, movies or videogames from a range of devices for the ultimate viewing experience."

The Home Cinema 740HD comes equipped with built-in sound and an HDMI port for versatile connectivity to a cable or satellite box, Blu-ray(®) player, gaming console or streaming device and can display content on surfaces up to 300". Featuring a new intuitive home screen and Split Screen(3) capabilities to project two different images of videos or stills side-by-side, the portable projector offers easy set-up and installation for flexible placement with horizontal image correction and easy-slide control technology.

Epson projectors offer up to 3x higher color brightness than leading competitive projectors(4), and feature 25 percent lower power consumption for lower energy costs(5). The Home Cinema 740HD utilizes 3LCD, 3-chip technology for brilliant images with vivid color. In addition, it features four built-in color modes for the best possible quality and color for users to enjoy their favorite TV show, movie or videogame from virtually anywhere - indoors or out.

Added Features of the Home Cinema 740HD 720p 3LCD Projector
The Home Cinema 740HD is housed in a white, compact design and offers several features to meet a range of home entertainment needs, including:

    --  3LCD Quality and Reliability: 3LCD, 3-chip technology delivers
        incredible color, amazing detail and road-test reliability with no
        possibility of color break-up or "rainbow effect"
    --  Easy Setup and Installation: 1.2x optical zoom for positioning
        flexibility, automatic vertical keystone (+/- 30 degrees) correction and
        easy-slide horizontal correction
    --  Intuitive Home Screen: User-friendly home screen for easy access to
        frequently-used functions including keystone correction, volume control,
        Split Screen(3) and more
    --  Versatile Connectivity: HDMI port to easily display content from a
        variety of media devices including a cable or satellite box, Blu-ray(®
        )player, gaming console or streaming device
Availability and Support
The Home Cinema 740HD ($649) will be available in September through select retailers nationwide and the Epson online store. The projector comes with Epson's top-of-the-line service and support, including a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, 90-day limited lamp warranty, and free two-business-day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.epson.com

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).

Note: EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation., PrivateLine is a registered trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.  All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(1 )Based upon Q3 2014 worldwide front projection market share estimates from PMA Research.

(2) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

(3) Consult user manual for input combinations.

(4) Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. Leading Epson 3LCD projectors in the home entertainment segment (720p and 1080p) compared to leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD data for June 2013 through May 2014.

(5) Data source: ProjectorCentral.com, Feb. 2015. Average of 1420 shipping models for which manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of six brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the six segments.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Ashley Nakano, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200 x1051, anakano@walt.com

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

Lexus Hoverboard Ride Revealed

TOKYO, August 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    New film for the latest Amazing in Motion campaign shows final testing in Barcelona 

    Following the unveiling of the Lexus Hoverboard in June, the luxury automotive company
is completing a full and final reveal of the project concluding a successful testing phase
which took place in Cubelles, Barcelona.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7585051-lexus-hoverboard-ride-revealed

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    Mark Templin, Executive Vice President at Lexus International said: "Embarking on this
project, we set out to push the boundaries of technology, design and innovation to make
the impossible possible. With this project we call 'SLIDE', we collaborated with partners
who share our passion for creating enjoyment out of motion. Even through combining our
technology and expertise, we discovered making a hoverboard isn't an easy process. We've
experienced the highs and lows and have overcome a few challenges, but through mutual
determination we have created a demonstration of our philosophy in design and technology
to create Amazing in Motion."

    The Lexus Hoverboard project began 18 months ago through a collaboration with a team
of scientists from IFW Dresden and evico GmbH, who specialize in magnetic levitation
technology. Following extensive testing with pro skateboarder and hoverboard test rider
Ross McGouran, in Dresden, Germany, the team were determined to push the hoverboard to its
limits and conduct further tests within dynamic surroundings.  

    "I've spent 20 years skateboarding, but without friction it feels like I've had to
learn a whole new skill, particularly in the stance and balance in order to ride the
hoverboard. It's a whole new experience," said pro skateboarder and hoverboard test rider
Ross McGouran.

    Since the Lexus Hoverboard was unveiled in June, testing has been carried out in a
specially constructed hoverpark, combining elements from skate culture with technology
within its architecture. Up to 200 meters of magnetic track was transported to Barcelona
from the Dresden facility to lay beneath the hoverpark surface in order to create the
dynamic test, offering Lexus the opportunity to demonstrate tricks no skateboard could
ever perform, like travelling across water. Lexus has captured the final ride footage and
released it as a film led by award winning director Henry-Alex Rubin.

    The Lexus Hoverboard technology features two "cryostats"-reservoirs in which
superconducting material is kept at -197 degrees through immersion in liquid nitrogen. The
board is then placed above a track that contains permanent magnets. Dr. Oliver de Haas,
evico CEO, said: "The magnetic field from the track is effectively 'frozen' into the
superconductors in the board, maintaining the distance between the board and the
track-essentially keeping the board hovering. This force is strong enough to allow the
rider to stand and even jump on the board."

    The Lexus Hoverboard film called "SLIDE" features the high performance GS F and is
part of the fourth project in the Lexus "Amazing in Motion" campaign series that showcases
creativity and innovation from the Lexus brand.

                   For further information, images and video footage go to

       http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7585051-lexus-hoverboard-ride-revealed

    Notes to editors:

    The Lexus Hoverboard remains a prototype and will not be on sale. Official hashtags:
#LexusHover and   #AmazingInMotion.

    About Amazing in Motion: "Amazing in Motion" is an inspiring set of global projects,
created by Lexus International to showcase its imagination, innovation and design
excellence.  It builds on the Lexus ambition to connect with the hearts, as well as the
minds, of the consumer. SLIDE is the 4th in the series of the Amazing in Motion campaign.
The previous campaigns can be viewed at: amazinginmotion.com
[http://www.amazinginmotion.com ]

    About evico GmbH: evico GmbH is an independent organization with affiliation to the
Leibniz-Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW), both based in
Dresden, Germany. Evico develops superconducting magnetic bearings for industrial
applications and transportation. IFW is a leading research institute in the field of
material science that performs research from the fundamentals to applications.

    About Ross McGouran: With his effortless style and huge bag of tricks, Ross has become
one of the fastest and most engaging skaters around. Ross began skating 20 years ago on
the concrete surfaces of his local skate park in the U.K. He came up quickly through the
sponsored ranks due to his ability to skate anything-flying through every contest he
entered. Ross is part of the Element Europe team. He is also a pro-rider for Vans Europe,
travelling with them to countries such as Sri Lanka, China, New Zealand, Australia, and
Spain.

    Recent Career Achievements: 2009 and 2010 - 1st UK Champs, 2011 - 2nd UK Champs, 2012
-1st Vans DTSD Amsterdam, 2014 -1st Oslo Games.

    Being sponsored by Vans & Element has given Ross a platform to showcase his talent,
and magazines such as Sidewalk, The Berrics and Red Bull Skateboarding have been quick to
seize on this; especially in the wake of the phenomenally successful "Hold it Down" video
from 2013.

    About Henry-Alex Rubin: Upon graduating from Columbia University's film program,
Henry-Alex Rubin dove into filmmaking and was mentored by director James Mangold. Since
then, Henry has made documentary films and broken into the commercial world, winning
various awards along the way.  Recently, Henry collaborated with Chiat Day and Gatorade on
Derek Jeter's goodbye spot celebrating Yankees fans, the city of New York and the end of
Jeter's baseball career. The spot received worldwide acclaim and was featured as Adweek's
Ad of the Day, gaining over 9 million hits on YouTube. At the Cannes Lions 2015, Henry
came away with a number of Lions, including a Gold in Film for his Gatorade "Made In NY"
spot. He also swept the decks with his Burger King, "Proud Whopper" spot, taking home a
phenomenal 9 Lions, including 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze across the categories.

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CONTACT: To arrange an interview or request a comment please contact: lexusinternational@chiandpartners.com, +44-(0)-20-7462-8581.

Lexus Hoverboard Ride Revealed

TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

New film for the latest Amazing in Motioncampaign shows final testing in Barcelona

Following the unveiling of the Lexus Hoverboard in June, the luxury automotive company is completing a full and final reveal of the project concluding a successful testing phase which took place in Cubelles, Barcelona.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7585051-lexus-hoverboard-ride-revealed/

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150623/225086LOGO )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwSwZ2Y0Ops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_BYvUlDviM

Mark Templin, Executive Vice President at Lexus International said: "Embarking on this project, we set out to push the boundaries of technology, design and innovation to make the impossible possible. With this project we call 'SLIDE', we collaborated with partners who share our passion for creating enjoyment out of motion. Even through combining our technology and expertise, we discovered making a hoverboard isn't an easy process. We've experienced the highs and lows and have overcome a few challenges, but through mutual determination we have created a demonstration of our philosophy in design and technology to create Amazing in Motion."

The Lexus Hoverboard project began 18 months ago through a collaboration with a team of scientists from IFW Dresden and evico GmbH, who specialize in magnetic levitation technology. Following extensive testing with pro skateboarder and hoverboard test rider Ross McGouran, in Dresden, Germany, the team were determined to push the hoverboard to its limits and conduct further tests within dynamic surroundings. 

"I've spent 20 years skateboarding, but without friction it feels like I've had to learn a whole new skill, particularly in the stance and balance in order to ride the hoverboard. It's a whole new experience," said pro skateboarder and hoverboard test rider Ross McGouran.

Since the Lexus Hoverboard was unveiled in June, testing has been carried out in a specially constructed hoverpark, combining elements from skate culture with technology within its architecture. Up to 200 meters of magnetic track was transported to Barcelona from the Dresden facility to lay beneath the hoverpark surface in order to create the dynamic test, offering Lexus the opportunity to demonstrate tricks no skateboard could ever perform, like travelling across water. Lexus has captured the final ride footage and released it as a film led by award winning director Henry-Alex Rubin.

The Lexus Hoverboard technology features two "cryostats"-reservoirs in which superconducting material is kept at -197 degrees through immersion in liquid nitrogen. The board is then placed above a track that contains permanent magnets. Dr. Oliver de Haas, evico CEO, said: "The magnetic field from the track is effectively 'frozen' into the superconductors in the board, maintaining the distance between the board and the track-essentially keeping the board hovering. This force is strong enough to allow the rider to stand and even jump on the board."

The Lexus Hoverboard film called "SLIDE" features the high performance GS F and is part of the fourth project in the Lexus "Amazing in Motion" campaign series that showcases creativity and innovation from the Lexus brand.

For further information, images and video footage go to http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7585051-lexus-hoverboard-ride-revealed/

Notes to editors:

The Lexus Hoverboard remains a prototype and will not be on sale. Official hashtags: #LexusHover and   #AmazingInMotion.

About Amazing in Motion: "Amazing in Motion" is an inspiring set of global projects, created by Lexus International to showcase its imagination, innovation and design excellence.  It builds on the Lexus ambition to connect with the hearts, as well as the minds, of the consumer. SLIDE is the 4th in the series of the Amazing in Motion campaign. The previous campaigns can be viewed at: amazinginmotion.com

About evico GmbH: evico GmbH is an independent organization with affiliation to the Leibniz-Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW), both based in Dresden, Germany. Evico develops superconducting magnetic bearings for industrial applications and transportation. IFW is a leading research institute in the field of material science that performs research from the fundamentals to applications.

About Ross McGouran: With his effortless style and huge bag of tricks, Ross has become one of the fastest and most engaging skaters around. Ross began skating 20 years ago on the concrete surfaces of his local skate park in the U.K. He came up quickly through the sponsored ranks due to his ability to skate anything-flying through every contest he entered. Ross is part of the Element Europe team. He is also a pro-rider for Vans Europe, travelling with them to countries such as Sri Lanka, China, New Zealand, Australia, and Spain.

Recent Career Achievements: 2009 and 2010 - 1st UK Champs, 2011 - 2nd UK Champs, 2012 -1st Vans DTSD Amsterdam, 2014 -1st Oslo Games.

Being sponsored by Vans & Element has given Ross a platform to showcase his talent, and magazines such as Sidewalk, The Berrics and Red Bull Skateboarding have been quick to seize on this; especially in the wake of the phenomenally successful "Hold it Down" video from 2013.

About Henry-Alex Rubin: Upon graduating from Columbia University's film program, Henry-Alex Rubin dove into filmmaking and was mentored by director James Mangold. Since then, Henry has made documentary films and broken into the commercial world, winning various awards along the way.  Recently, Henry collaborated with Chiat Day and Gatorade on Derek Jeter's goodbye spot celebrating Yankees fans, the city of New York and the end of Jeter's baseball career. The spot received worldwide acclaim and was featured as Adweek's Ad of the Day, gaining over 9 million hits on YouTube. At the Cannes Lions 2015, Henry came away with a number of Lions, including a Gold in Film for his Gatorade "Made In NY" spot. He also swept the decks with his Burger King, "Proud Whopper" spot, taking home a phenomenal 9 Lions, including 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze across the categories.

SOURCE  Lexus International

Lexus International

CONTACT: To arrange an interview or request a comment please contact:  lexusinternational@chiandpartners.com, +44-(0)-20-7462-8581.

Epson Transforms Printer Category with EcoTank - Loaded and Ready to Print for Up to Two Years without an Ink Refill

New "Supertank" Category of Printers Features Large Ink Reservoirs Setting New Standards of Convenience and Value for Colour Printing

MARKHAM, ON, Aug. 4, 2015 /CNW/ - Epson is transforming the $40 billion North American printing market(1), addressing one of the biggest pain points for small businesses and consumers: running out of ink. Under its new EcoTank(TM) brand, Epson today unveiled five new all-in-one colour printers featuring large ink reservoirs - what Epson defines as the  Supertank category - that come loaded and ready for up to two years of prints without replacing the ink(2).   

EcoTank colour printers combine the high-quality printers Epson is known for with dramatic in-box cost savings and ultralow ink replacement costs. In addition, EcoTank printers eliminate the common frustration of running out of ink at inevitably the most inopportune time. Less ink refills also means less waste. When comparing EcoTank to a traditional printer, the ink included with the EcoTank is equivalent to about 20 sets of ink cartridges(3) or more, depending on the model.

"The introduction of EcoTank marks a fundamental shift in the way we think about using colour in business and in the home," said Keith Kratzberg, Executive Vice President, Epson America.  "Epson(®) EcoTank sets a new standard for colour printing, convenience and value. We believe that our new EcoTank printers are well-positioned to take a large bite out of the small business printer market."

Unleashing Colour Printing
About 90 percent of the pages printed in North America are printed in black-and-white, not colour(4). Two-thirds of those pages could be in colour. Previously, a major barrier to colour printing has been the cost of ink replacements. EcoTank printers are loaded and ready with up to two years of ink(2) - and when replacement ink is needed, the cost will be as low as $15.49 per bottle, or $62 per set of bottles. For example, a standard home printer requires approximately 20 sets of cartridges to print the same number of pages included with the equivalent EcoTank printer(3).

"Epson's EcoTank launch represents a sea change in today's printer market," said Barbara Richards, senior consultant, InfoTrends. "Establishing a new printer category - Supertank - Epson is positioning itself for significant market expansion. The appeal of low-cost, hassle-free colour printing in business and in the home has potential to capture a significant share of the market."

EcoTank printers are part of the Supertank category, and combine the latest in advanced MicroPiezo(®) printhead technology with a large ink reservoir to create an entirely new printing system. EcoTank is available in five models for the home and small-to-medium business, offer a two-year limited warranty with registration(5), have built-in wireless for easy printing from tablets and smartphones(6) across a range of operating systems, as well as through Epson Connect(TM) solutions. 

"Best Buy is proud to carry Epson's new SuperTank printers that offer consumers a new alternative to traditional printing," said Sherry Zah, Director of Merchandising, Best Buy Canada. "This innovation is offering our customers the opportunity to maximize their printer use and minimize time spent replacing ink. This is a winning scenario for anyone who relies on a printer.

"We're excited to be debuting a new technology category," said Pete Gibel, SVP Merchandising, Staples Canada. "Epson's EcoTank printers are giving consumers what they have been asking for: a hassle-free colour printing option. These new printers for business and consumers have tremendous potential."

WorkForce(®) Pro WF-R4640 EcoTank All-in-One, powered by PrecisionCore(®) - for the small business, with an in-box ink yield of up to 20,000 black and 20,000 colour pages(7 )and print speeds of up to 20 ISO ppm (black) and 20 ISO ppm (colour) (**). The WF-R4640 delivers Performance Beyond Laser(TM), producing print-shop quality prints with up to 70 percent lower total printing costs vs. colour laser(8). It features a 580-sheet capacity, auto 2-sided printing, copying, scanning and faxing and a 4.3" colour LCD.

WorkForce ET-4550EcoTank All-in-One, powered by PrecisionCore - for the home office, with an in-box ink yield of up to 11,000 black and 8,500 colour pages(9), high-speed, laser-quality black text, and print speeds of up to 13 ISO ppm (black) and 7.3 ISO ppm (colour) (**). The ET-4550 features a 2.2" LCD, auto 2-sided printing, a 30-page Auto Document Feeder, and a 150-sheet paper capacity.

WorkForce ET-4500EcoTank All-in-One - for the home office, with an in-box ink yield of up to 4,000 black and 6,500 colour pages(9) and print speeds of up to 9.2 ISO ppm (black) and 4.5 ISO ppm (colour) (**). The ET-4500 features a 30-page Auto Document Feeder, a 100-sheet paper capacity and a 2.2" LCD.  It also includes built-in Wi-Fi Direct(®10), and easy printing from iPad(®,) iPhone(®), tablets and smartphones(6).

Expression(®) ET-2550EcoTank All-in-One - for the home, with an in-box ink yield of up to 4,000 black and 6,500 colour pages(9) and print speeds of up to 9.2 ISO ppm (black) and 4.5 ISO ppm (colour) (**). The ET-2550 features a 1.44" colour LCD, PC-free photo printing with a built-in memory card slot(11), and a 100-sheet paper capacity. It also includes built-in Wi-Fi Direct(10), and easy printing from iPad, iPhone, tablets and smartphones(6).

Expression ET-2500EcoTank All-in-One - for the home, with an in-box ink yield of up to 4,000 black and 6,500 colour pages(9) and print speeds of up to 9.2 ISO ppm (black) and 4.5 ISO ppm (colour) (**). The ET-2500 comes offers easy one-touch copying to get high quality copies fast, and a 100-sheet paper capacity.

Pricing and Availability
The Epson Expression ET-2500 EcoTank ($459 MSRP), Expression ET-2550 EcoTank ($479 MSRP), WorkForce ET-4500 EcoTank ($529 MSRP), WorkForce ET-4550 EcoTank ($599 MSRP) powered by PrecisionCore, and the WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 EcoTank ($1,399 MSRP) powered by PrecisionCore will be available September 2015 through Staples, Best Buy and http://www.epsonstore.ca. For more information and availability, please visit http://www.epson.ca/ecotank.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson Canada, please visit: http://www.epson.ca. You may also connect with Epson Canada on Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonCanada) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonCanada).

**Black and colour print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit http://www.epson.com/printspeed

1. IDC WW HCP Tracker_FinalHistoricalPivot_2015Q1 and North America Ink Jet Cartridge Forecast July 2014
2. Based on average monthly print volumes of about 150 pages (ET-2500, ET-2550, ET-4500), 300 pages (ET-4550), and 800 pages (WF-R4640).
3. Cartridge sets estimate based on print yields of the included Black and colour ink bottles as compared to standard-capacity ink cartridge sets for similarly-featured cartridge printers as of March 2015.
4. InfoTrends, Inc. U.S. Page Printer and Copier Marking Materials Forecast 2012-2017
5. WF-R4640: 24 months of standard limited warranty. ET-2500, ET-2550, ET-4500. ET-4550: 12 months of standard limited warranty. For an additional 12 months (total of 24 months), register your product and use Epson genuine ink bottles.
6. Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit http://www.epson.com/connect
7. Ink pack yields are estimated based on ISO/IEC 24711 test in Default Mode printing continuously. Ink pack yields vary considerably for reasons including printed images, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink colour. All ink colours are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colours have to be installed for printing. For print quality, part of the ink from the included ink packs is used for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the ink pack after the "replace ink pack" signal. For details, see http://www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo
8. Total costs of printing with the ink included with the WF-R4640 printers and replacement ink compared with the costs of printing equivalent ISO pages with the best-selling similarly-featured colour laser printers (per NPD April 2015). Costs based on manufacturers' ISO yields and online pricing. Actual savings will vary based on usage conditions.
9. Yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson's methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink colour. All ink colours are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colours must be available for printing. For more information, visit http://www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo.
10. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM); level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.
11. Adapter may be required.

Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, Expression, MicroPiezo, PrecisionCore and WorkForce are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and ECOTANK and Epson Connect are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Performance Beyond Laser is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Wi-Fi Direct® is a registered trademark and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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Xbox Unveils More of Its Greatest Games Lineup in History

Microsoft Opens gamescom 2015 with New Game Reveals for Xbox and Windows 10

COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Xbox opened gamescom 2015, the world's biggest interactive games and entertainment expo, with new game reveals for Xbox and Windows 10, extending the company's greatest lineup in Xbox history into 2016.

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The company debuted world-premiere gameplay of anticipated exclusives "Crackdown 3," "Scalebound" and "Killer Instinct Season 3," alongside a new gameplay demo of the heavily anticipated "Quantum Break."

Xbox also announced "Halo Wars 2" -- an exciting new strategy game packed with fast-paced action, massive battles and an all-new Halo story, coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 in fall 2016.

Shawn Ashmore, lead actor for Remedy Entertainment's "Quantum Break," surprised fans as he took the stage with Remedy's Creative Director Sam Lake to discuss and showcase the game's latest time-amplified gameplay features.

By popular fan request, Xbox announced DVR for Over-the-Air TV is coming to Xbox One as a subscription-free service(1) in 2016. Once Xbox One is set up for over-the-air TV, Xbox One owners will be able to record their favorite TV shows, movies and sporting events and store them onto a hard drive, so the amount of recorded content is only limited by the size of the drive.

The Greatest Games Lineup in Xbox History Starts Today

The launch of "Rare Replay" on Aug. 4, 2015, kicks off the 2015 Xbox games lineup, which was the most awarded lineup in Xbox history at E3 2015. Today at gamescom, the company revealed more 2015 games news and gave fans an in-depth look at the blockbuster games available this fall:

    --  343 Industries signaled the return of Halo eSports with the Halo World
        Championship, kicking off this fall with the biggest investment in Halo
        eSports history -- a $1 million prize pool.
    --  Crystal Dynamics gave fans their first look at one of the expansive hubs
        gamers will be able to explore in the highly anticipated "Rise of the
        Tomb Raider," before showing off Lara's new guerilla combat skills and
        the awe-inspiring Prophets Tomb, filled with secrets to be discovered
        when the game releases this November, exclusively on Xbox.
    --  Turn 10 Studios announced four additional tracks coming to "Forza
        Motorsport 6," each built from the ground up for this generation --
        Circuit of the Americas, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Sonoma Raceway and
        Germany's famous Hockenheimring -- as well as all-new Forza Race Leagues
        that offer competitive 24-player multiplayer on dedicated servers.(2)
    --  Electronic Arts shared a look at "FIFA 16," detailing the full roster
        and new features coming to FIFA Ultimate Team Legends, and reminded fans
        that EA Access members(3) will get exclusive early access to the game
        beginning Sept. 17, only on Xbox One.
    --  Gamers who purchase Square Enix and Avalanche Studios' upcoming
        open-world action adventure "Just Cause 3" on Xbox One will exclusively
        receive "Just Cause 2. (4)"
    --  Ubisoft provided a look at the German CTU featured in its upcoming
        multiplayer shooter "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege." Gamers who
        purchase the game on Xbox One will exclusively receive both "Rainbow Six
        Vegas" and "Rainbow Six Vegas 2. (4)"
    --  Oxeye Game Studio, co-founded by "Minecraft" Lead Developer Jens
        Bergensten, Daniel Brynolf and Pontus Hammarberg, will launch indie
        title "Cobalt" as a console exclusive on Xbox 360 and Xbox One in
        October 2015.
    --  ID@Xbox showed several innovative titles at gamescom, including "Worms
        WMD," "Thimbleweed Park," "Train Simulator," "Ark : Survival Evolved,"
        "Sheltered," "We Happy Few," "Bloodstained" and more than 30 independent
        games coming to Windows 10. Fans have a lot more to look forward to, as
        more than 150 new ID@Xbox titles are coming in the next 12 months.
    --  Just in time for the holidays, two exclusive "FIFA 16" console bundles,
        a limited edition "Halo 5: Guardians" console bundle and two new limited
        edition controllers from "Halo 5: Guardians," are all available for
        preorder starting today.
    --  Mojang announced that since the launch of "Minecraft: Windows 10
        Edition" beta less than a week ago, players have traveled more than 826
        million meters in-game; the equivalent of circling the earth 20 times.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility Launches in November with 100 Xbox 360 Titles and Games With Gold Support

    --  Since the announcement of Xbox One Backward Compatibility at E3 2015,
        fans have cast over 3 million total votes on Xbox Feedback for the Xbox
        360 titles they'd like to play on Xbox One.
    --  Xbox One preview members have logged more than 83 years playing Xbox 360
        backward-compatible titles on Xbox One.
    --  "Gears of War" and "Shadow Complex" are the newest titles playable on
        Xbox One today through Backward Compatibility.
    --  Xbox One will be the only next-generation console to offer backward
        compatibility for free this November. With more than 100 Xbox 360 titles
        and hundreds more to follow.
    --  All future Xbox 360 Games with Gold titles will be playable on Xbox One,
        meaning Xbox Live Gold members will have more free games to play each
        month on Xbox One.
Xbox Is Home to the Most Anticipated Exclusives and Blockbusters of 2016

Building on the greatest games lineup in Xbox history announced at E3 2015, including games like "ReCore," "Sea of Thieves" and "Gears of War 4," Microsoft revealed additional details on the exciting lineup of titles coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 in 2016:

    --  "Crackdown 3" (XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE). Stop crime as a superpowered Agent
        of justice in this hyperpowered sandbox of mayhem and destruction.
        Developed by original creator Dave Jones, "Crackdown 3" delivers
        cooperative mayhem and an all-new multiplayer mode(2) where destruction
        is your ultimate weapon, powered by the Microsoft Cloud. Multiplayer
        beta beginning in 2016.
    --  "Dark Souls III." Known for delivering a high level of unrelenting
        challenge to gamers, the next chapter of the "Dark Souls" saga returns
        with "Dark Souls III." Developer FromSoftware returns to create a new
        blighted world for players to explore. The embers of a once-proud
        kingdom set the stage for this new adventure. Players will battle
        against fearsome enemies and bosses with a variety of weapons and magic
        through a mysterious land riddled with secrets.
    --  "Halo Wars 2" (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10 EXCLUSIVE). An exciting new
        strategy game packed with fast-paced action, massive battles and an
        all-new Halo story, "Halo Wars 2" is coming to Xbox One and Windows 10
        in fall 2016. Developed by Creative Assembly, a SEGA company and the
        creators of the popular "Total War" series, in partnership with 343
        Industries, "Halo Wars 2" is the sequel to the game that redefined
        real-time strategy on consoles.
    --  "Homefront: The Revolution." "Homefront: The Revolution" is an
        open-world first-person shooter where you must lead the Resistance
        movement and wage guerrilla warfare against a superior military force to
        ignite the Revolution. The dynamic, evolving world responds to your
        actions as an oppressed nation rises up in defiance against the
        occupation.
    --  "Killer Instinct Season 3" (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10 EXCLUSIVE).
        Launching in March 2016 on Xbox One and Windows 10, "Killer Instinct
        Season 3" was announced at gamescom and features eight new characters,
        including Rash from Battletoads. Killer Instinct and "Rare Replay"
        players can download and play a limited sneak peek of Rash on Xbox One
        starting Aug. 4.
    --  "Quantum Break" (XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE). From the makers of "Max Payne" and
        "Alan Wake," Remedy Entertainment showcased new gameplay and footage of
        "Quantum Break," the studio's latest blockbuster game with
        time-amplified action and a suspenseful storyline brought to life in a
        way never done before in the gaming world. "Quantum Break" will be
        available on April 5, 2016.
    --  "Scalebound" (XBOX ONE EXCLUSIVE). Unite with a fearsome, noble dragon
        in "Scalebound," the next great adventure from critically acclaimed
        developer PlatinumGames and renowned Game Director Hideki Kamiya.
        Available fall 2016.
DVR for Over-the-Air TV Coming to Xbox One

With DVR for Over-the-Air TV, you can stream shows to other devices, schedule recordings and take your shows with you on-the-go.

    --  Stream recorded TV shows to other devices in your home and schedule
        recordings while on the go, either via the Xbox app on Windows 10, or
        through Xbox SmartGlass for iOS and Android.
    --  Add, review and edit your scheduled recordings from your Windows 10, iOS
        or Android PC, tablet or phone while you are away from home with ease.
    --  Download shows to your Windows 10 phone, PC or tablet so you can watch
        them on an airplane, on a bus - really anywhere - even without an
        internet connection.
New Xbox One Consoles Offer Fans More Ways to Play This Holiday

In addition to the previously announced "Forza Motorsport 6" Limited Edition Console and Xbox One "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" Bundle, Microsoft offers even more options for bringing home Xbox One at a great value this fall.

    --  Xbox One "Halo 5: Guardians" Limited Edition Bundle. Featuring a 1TB
        custom-designed console and controller, a full game download of "Halo 5:
        Guardians," the Warzone REQ Bundle that includes 14 premium Requisition
        Packs, access to "Halo: The Fall of Reach" animated series, and more.
        The bundle is available starting Oct. 20 for an estimated retail price
        of $499.99/399 pounds/499 euros, so fans will have the benefit of
        pre-downloading "Halo 5: Guardians" to be ready for launch day.(6)
    --  Xbox One 1TB and 500GB EA SPORTS(TM) "FIFA 16" Bundles. Pre-order the
        Xbox One 1TB EA SPORTS(TM) "FIFA 16" bundle or Xbox One 500GB EA SPORTS
        "FIFA 16" bundles today. The Xbox One 1TB EA Sports "FIFA 16" Bundle
        includes a full-game download of "FIFA 16," three Xbox exclusive FIFA
        Ultimate Team Loan Legends and one-year of EA Access for an estimated
        retail price of $399.99/369 pounds/399 euros. The Xbox One 500GB EA
        SPORTS "FIFA 16" Bundle includes a full-game download7 of "FIFA 16,"
        three Xbox exclusive FIFA Ultimate Team Loan Legends and one-month EA
        Access for an estimated retail price of 319 pounds/369 euros. Regional
        offers may vary. As an EA Access member, play "FIFA 16" and other
        upcoming EA games on Xbox One for a limited time before they're
        released.(7)
Xbox Chatpad and Halo Limited Edition Controllers Take Your Gaming to the Next Level

    --  The Xbox Chatpad. A new Xbox Chatpad for all Xbox One controllers will
        let you compose messages to friends, enter codes and search apps in
        seconds. Two new programmable buttons(8) available mid-2016 on Xbox One
        only will give you access to your favorite features like Game DVR,
        screenshots or apps at the touch of a button. The Xbox Chatpad is coming
        this November for an estimated retail price of $34.99/29.99 pounds/34.99
        euros.
    --  Xbox One Limited Edition "Halo 5: Guardians" Wireless Controller.
        Featuring a unique laser-etched design inspired by Spartan Locke and
        UNSC technology, the controller includes metallic blue accents, UNSC
        military insignias and a bonus Requisition Pack including the Resolute
        visor. The controller will be available starting in early October for an
        estimated retail price of $69.99/59.99 pounds/69.99 euros.
    --  Xbox One Limited Edition "Halo 5: Guardians" "The Master Chief" Wireless
        Controller. Featuring the signature green and metallic orange accents of
        the Master Chief's armor, the controller includes laser-etched designs
        and a bonus Requisition Pack including the Dauntless visor. The
        controller will be available starting in early October for an estimated
        retail price of $69.99/59.99 pounds/69.99 euros.
About Xbox
Xbox is Microsoft's premier entertainment brand for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. In living rooms or on the go, Xbox is home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world's largest libraries of movies, TV, music and sports. Your favorite games, TV and entertainment come to life in new ways through the power of Kinect, Xbox SmartGlass and Xbox Live, the world's premier social entertainment network. More information about Xbox can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.

About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

(1) After purchasing the necessary hardware, there are no monthly service fees for OneGuide or Xbox One Live TV DVR services.

(2) Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold subscription (sold separately). Broadband Internet required for streaming; ISP fees apply.

(3) EA Access requires paid subscription, sold separately; see http://www.ea.com/eaaccess for details. Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) also required to access certain vault title online features. Conditions and restrictions apply.

(4) Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature works with select Xbox 360 games, see http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatability. Xbox 360 accessories and Kinect, and games requiring those accessories, are not compatible with Xbox One consoles. Xbox Live and broadband Internet required for initial download of game to console. General availability of backward compatibility expected fall 2015.

(5) Some features of Game DVR for Xbox One require Xbox Live Gold subscription (sold separately).

(6) Digital content provided on multiple labeled download cards inside package. Download from Xbox Live; ISP fees apply. Warzone REQ bundle requires Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately). Halo: The Fall of Reach - Animated Series is streaming only via Halo Channel.

(7) "FIFA 16" code and FIFA Ultimate Team(TM) Loan Legends token inside; game download from Xbox Live and requires up to 20 GB. Loan Legends will be randomly selected and only available for play in five games. After complimentary year, EA Access requires paid subscription, sold separately; see http://www.ea.com/eaaccess for details. EA Access Terms are located at http://www.ea.com/eaaccess/terms.html. Xbox Live Gold (sold separately) also required to access certain Vault title online features. Conditions and restrictions apply.

(8) Programmable keys for Xbox One only.

More details about Xbox One, Xbox One games and the latest Xbox news at gamescom can be found at http://news.xbox.com.

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New Cadence Joules RTL Power Solution Delivers 20X Faster Time-Based Power Analysis within 15 Percent Accuracy to Signoff

Joules RTL Power Solution integrates seamlessly with Cadence Palladium emulation platform for early system-level power analysis and optimization

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced the Cadence® Joules(TM) RTL Power Solution. This new register-transfer level (RTL) power analysis solution enables system-on-chip (SoC) design teams to analyze power consumption accurately during design exploration. Built on a multi-threaded architecture, the Joules RTL Power Solution delivers 20X faster time-based RTL power analysis when compared to other methods.

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Incorporating rapid prototype technology from the Cadence Genus(TM) Synthesis Solution engine, the Joules RTL Power Solution can analyze designs of up to 20 million instances overnight with gate-level accuracy within 15 percent of final power as signed off in the Cadence Voltus(TM) IC Power Integrity Solution. In addition, the Joules RTL Power Solution integrates seamlessly with the Cadence Palladium® emulation platform and the Stratus(TM) High-Level Synthesis (HLS) platform for early system-level power analysis and optimization.

For more information on the Joules RTL Power Solution, visit http://www.cadence.com/news/joules.

Key highlights of the Joules RTL Power Solution include:

    --  Accurate RTL power estimation--The Joules RTL Power Solution performs an
        ultra-fast design synthesis using a new integrated prototype mode of the
        Genus Synthesis Solution, including physically aware clock tree and
        datapath buffering, and enabling accurate RTL power estimation.
    --  Multi-threaded frame-based architecture--Power analysis is parallelized
        across multiple CPUs accelerating in-depth power exploration. Multiple
        stimulus files can be analyzed simultaneously and each stimulus file can
        be time-sliced into frames to enable time-based power reporting.
    --  Adjustable power analysis resolution--User-selectable frames can be used
        to zoom in on power-critical periods of the simulation, and multiple
        stimuli for different design hierarchies can be merged to mimic full SoC
        traffic and power consumption. This enables design teams to easily
        analyze critical power problems.
    --  Advanced data mining and debug--Power can be reported at the bit level
        or register level and may be categorized based on logic cell type,
        design hierarchy, clock domain, power domain or timing mode. A rich
        suite of library analysis and profiling tools is also included.
    --  Early system-level power analysis--The Joules RTL Power Solution can be
        used within the Palladium Dynamic Power Analysis for more accurate
        time-based power calculations. This provides enhanced
        production-correlated peak and average power analysis, enabling design
        teams to analyze system power of software running on hardware early in
        the development cycle. The Joules RTL Power Solution is also integrated
        with the Stratus HLS platform for earlier and more accurate power
        estimates, enabling IP teams to better evaluate system-level
        micro-architectural tradeoffs.
"We see a significant opportunity to improve the capacity and accuracy of power analysis during system-level design exploration," said Dr. Anirudh Devgan, senior vice president and general manager of the Digital and Signoff Group at Cadence. "The Joules RTL Power Solution combines the strength of our production implementation flow with parallel stimulation file processing to offer a power analysis solution that is fast enough for system-level analysis, yet correlates well to signoff results."

About Cadence

Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available at http://www.cadence.com.

© 2015 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo, and Palladium are registered trademarks and Genus, Joules, Stratus, and Voltus are trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Real Agent Guard Unveils New Personal Security System, Signs First Realtor Association

Service available via easy-to-use mobile applications for real estate agents, their employers, and their family and friends

ROGERS, Ark., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Real Agent Guard, an innovative mobile-enabled personal security service for real estate agents and brokers, is now available for download in all app stores. Starting at $3.99 per month, real estate firms can provide their agents with a way to feel secure when showing properties by themselves. The security solution has an array of tools, such as video monitoring, real-time geo-location tracking, failsafe PIN codes and more.

Video monitoring tools make it easy for agents to stay safe during an open house event and protect the homeowner's property. In the event of an emergency, Real Agent Guard broadcasts real-time geo-location of the agent to the monitoring team and also shares this with authorities, if needed.

The Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors is the first Realtor association in the country to adopt and pay for the security app for all 1,800 members. The Board felt it was a needed benefit in light of last year's senseless murder of an Arkansas real estate agent while showing a house.

Real Agent Guard founders Justyn Hornor, a former Army sergeant, and Tim Brasuell, a police officer for 13 years, developed the security platform in response to agent Beverly Carter's tragic murder. Both founders wanted to build a powerful, yet affordable, security solution that acted as a safety net for agents.

"Our app is far less expensive than competing platforms on the market," Hornor says. "That was extremely important to us because we felt agents deserved a security service that was affordable for not only them, but also their friends and family who want to monitor their whereabouts and safety."

The Real Agent Guard app is the only one of its kind on the market to offer an enterprise-facing suite of safety tools, as well as a way for friends and family to monitor agents. Agents can arm a security system on their app with one click and upload photos of clients, license plates, a driver's license, or anything else. If they miss a check-in time or trigger an alert, their agency team and friends and family are instantly notified and have access to a tracker tool. Real Agent Guard is one of few tools available that requires an agent to use a PIN to logout or reset the timer, preventing an assailant from manually doing these.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer this service to our members, especially when it's coming from founders based in Arkansas who are dedicated to keeping our agents safe," says Doyle Yates, president of the Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors and executive vice president with Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette Real Estate in Fayetteville, Ark. "This is an investment worth making to ensure that our Realtors are safe when showing homes alone."

Apps currently available in the iOS and Android stores include Mobile App for Agents (free to download), Mobile App/Platform for Monitors, and Friends and Family App.

About Real Agent Guard

Real Agent Guard, based in Rogers, Ark., is a mobile-enabled personal security service that provides real-time monitoring of employees or agents for the purpose of providing both monitoring and deterrence from potential personal attacks. The technology features mobile apps and a robust set of cloud-based tools that tracks and notifies designated persons of potential harm. The company also offers a unique video monitoring solution for open house events - protecting both the agent and the homeowner's property. http://www.realagentguard.com.

CONTACT:
Natalie Ghidotti   
Ghidotti Communications   
501.260.7996, ext. 700   
natalie@ghidotticommunications.com

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Radian Memory Systems emerges from stealth mode

CALABASAS, Calif., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Radian Memory Systems® today emerged from stealth mode to unveil breakthrough software technology that enables the next era of Flash storage for data centers.  The technology utilizes conventional SSD hardware to deliver 80% improvements in I/O performance and 10x improvements in critical latency metrics, while at the same time significantly reducing hardware acquisition costs and extending usable product life.

"The biggest barriers to extending Flash penetration in data centers are cost, unpredictable latency spikes, and wear out.  At Radian we took a unique approach that addresses each of these challenges at the system level, where applications and data centers can realize the advantages," said Mike Jadon, Radian's CEO and co-founder.

Radian's Symphonic(TM) technology is a combination of SSD firmware, host libraries, and an API that replace the Flash-Translation-Layer (FTL) traditionally found on SSDs. 

System software, e.g., file systems, block virtualization managers, or object/key value stores have comprehensive capabilities to intelligently manage storage media.  But this system software is not equipped to directly perform some of the unique processes required to manage Flash memory.  Radian's Symphonic technology abstracts lower level Flash attributes while enabling the host system software to perform what the company calls Cooperative Flash Management (CFM).

According to leading analyst, George Crump of Storage Switzerland, "At the system-level, hyperscale and purpose-built storage have been struggling with how much performance and cost they can extract from Flash devices.  Flash-Translation-Layers (FTLs) have provided a 'one size fits all' approach, but they're an obstacle for system designers trying to eliminate latency spikes while minimizing overprovisioning.  Radian's Symphonic technology takes these factors into account, providing architects the system-level design space they need to realize the QoS and cost savings possible with Flash."

The challenges associated with removing the SSD FTL have involved potentially significant modifications to system software, scalability as additional devices are added to a system, and the reliability/serviceability functionality required for data center class products.  Symphonic addresses these requirements by turning the SSD into an offload accelerator engine, minimizing host system resource consumption and enabling linear scalability across metrics as additional SSDs are added to a system.  Including specialized geometry emulation and configurable addressing capabilities, the Symphonic software minimizes modifications to existing system software while providing essential data center features, including Forward Compatibility to future proof system software from vendor-specific and evolutionary changes in Flash silicon geometries.

"FTLs enabled rapid NAND flash adoption and high-end disk displacement," said Robin Harris of Storage Mojo.  "But the well-documented mismatch between FTLs and host software means that to realize flash's full performance potential a new software model is required. Radian's Symphonic technology is a major step forward. By addressing existing host stacks along with the next gen architectures, it helps future-proof today's investments in SSDs. Users get higher performance and vendors get higher margins. It's a win-win for all."

In addition to ground breaking performance benchmarks, the Symphonic technology also substantially reduces costs, both in terms of up front acquisition and TCO.  By operating in host address space, Symphonic-based SSDs do not require the additional 15% to 30% of overprovisioning of raw Flash typically reserved inside a data center class SSD in an attempt to mitigate latency spikes.  And because Symphonic reduces write amplification factors 50% to 100%, the usable like of the Flash hardware can be doubled.

"As flash has become prevalent in the data center users have grown more sophisticated," said Jim Handy, general director of Objective Analysis.  "These users have shifted their focus away from simple IOPS ratings and now try to reduce overall latency and eliminate latency spikes.  Any solution that can minimize latency spikes, especially under varying write loads, will find broad acceptance."

Along with the Symphonic software technology, Radian Memory Systems is introducing a line of purpose-built SSDs for the data center.  Beginning with the RMS-250, a 2.5" NVMe 2TB SSD, each Radian SSD includes the Symphonic firmware and respective host-based libraries to enable Cooperative Flash Management.

Radian's team includes a unique blend of storage device and system-level expertise which is reflected in the architecture of the company's products.  Much of the business and technical leadership comes from Micro Memory [Curtiss-Wright], where the Radian team members were responsible for creating and supplying the industry's leading fault tolerant PCI/PCIe NVRAM storage devices.  This included shipping over 100K units in production deployments to OEMs such as EMC (Clariion line), NetApp, Dell, Isilon [EMC], Data Domain [EMC], Nimble Storage, Tintri, Avere Systems, Quantum, and X-IO.  This device-based experience has been complemented by Radian engineers and architects with system-level storage experience from Isilon [EMC], Veritas [Symantec], Data Direct Networks, Dot Hill and various system network equipment manufacturers. 

The Radian technology and products target system OEMs, cloud and service providers, and licensing to device-based manufacturers to support primary storage requirements throughout the data center.  User applications range from the latest webscale and 'big data' frameworks to virtual machines and transaction processing.  Sales are handled directly and in partnership with industry leading distributors.  To learn more about Radian Memory Systems contact the company at (U.S.) 818 222 4080, info@radianmemory.com, or visit http://www.radianmemory.com

Radian Memory Systems will also be presenting and exhibiting at the Flash Memory Summit, August 11, 2015.

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CONTACT: Melissa Kallos, Press Link Communications, 408-758-0080, mk@presslinkconnections.com

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

Free Electronics BlueBook Proves Your Gadgets Have More to Give

World's largest database of used electronics reports fair market value and promotes sustainability

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage Sustainable Electronics has released a free beta version of the Sage BlueBook® (SageBlueBook.com), the world's largest source of pricing information for used computing devices. Cataloging millions of models from thousands of manufacturers, Sage BlueBook reports both wholesale and retail values based on device condition. 

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The Sage BlueBook provides an invaluable resource for planning upgrades and tech refreshes for consumers, small businesses, corporate procurement managers and asset managers - anyone who needs to know the fair market value of used tech, said Sage President Jill Vaské. 

"Consumers and businesses often settle for less when trading in old computers, phones and other electronics due to lack of good pricing information," said Vaské. "Even non-working items have value for parts. With Sage BlueBook, buyers and sellers can see up-to-date pricing based on data from multiple sources."

The BlueBook was developed to support Sage's mission promoting reuse over electronics recycling, said Sage CEO Robert Houghton.

"Reuse is almost always the better financial choice, and extending the life of gadgets is always better for the environment," said Houghton.  "We want everyone to use Sage BlueBook to ensure they're getting a fair deal when they upgrade."

To help consumers and businesses resell with confidence, Sage BlueBook includes informational pages about data erasure, and how to buy, sell, donate, and recycle used technology. Searching Sage BlueBook for items one at a time is always free to guest users. Registered users are able to search free for up to 10 items simultaneously, save their searches for re-appraisal at a later date, and print certified appraisals. 

A Pro version will be offered which allows large equipment lists to be automatically appraised. Sage BlueBook Pro users will also be able to run future value forecasts, and will have access to secondary market indexes for major categories of computing hardware.

About Sage BlueBook®
Sage BlueBook is a free service of Sage Sustainable Electronics, and is available at SageBlueBook.com.

About Sage Sustainable Electronics
Sage works with companies nationwide to conveniently and securely manage their used electronics for data erasure, redeployment, resale, donation, and as a last and final resort, recycling.  Sage operates repurposing centers in Baltimore MD, Columbus OH, and Reno NV.

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ioFABRIC Delivers Fully Automated, QoS-Driven Storage Software for Data Center Agility and Cost Savings

TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ioFABRIC Inc. today introduced ioFABRIC Vicinity, a flash-optimized, software-defined storage solution that delivers agility and ongoing cost savings across a multivendor data center. Vicinity features advanced storage automation that unifies existing storage resources, centralizes storage management, simplifies the deployment of flash, and improves storage utilization - delivering application-specific Quality of Service levels.

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ioFABRIC Vicinity is a new way of looking at storage. Administrators define what storage needs to deliver to applications - in terms of performance, capacity, and data protection requirements - and Vicinity automates across diverse storage resources to make it happen. Vicinity hides the complexity of the underlying storage resources, automatically monitoring and adapting to infrastructure and application workload changes. Storage is delivered on-demand, transforming the data center into a storage service model, with cloud-like economics and ease-of-use.

"The growth of storage capacity and performance needs will continue to outstrip storage budgets for the foreseeable future, putting IT administrators behind the 8-ball with regard to effectively and efficiently housing their business-critical data, while simultaneously making it readily available for their end users," said Mark Peters, Practice Director & Senior Analyst at ESG. "Automated solutions such as ioFABRIC's Vicinity are an excellent way for organizations to optimally leverage their existing storage investments by ensuring that only the most-important data is utilizing the most-expensive storage media while using commodity hardware for plain capacity purposes - all achieved without the traditional management headaches and costs of doing it manually."

"The industry's move towards software-defined storage solutions is a crucial first step towards driving more value out of storage systems for less cost, but it is just that - a first step," said Steven Lamb, co-founder and CEO at ioFABRIC. "Rather than manually provisioning storage on multiple point-solutions, Vicinity is a fully-automated storage fabric that allows users to define what they need from storage and let the software do the rest, gaining data center agility and ongoing cost savings."

Vicinity automatically migrates data across diverse storage resources, intelligently placing active data on high-performance media for fast access, and stale data onto inexpensive, higher-capacity media. Vicinity discovers storage media in the infrastructure and continually monitors for application workload suitability. Vicinity increases utilization and optimization of existing assets, extending their life while uncovering additional capacity and performance that is already owned but underutilized.

Additional features and benefits of ioFABRIC Vicinity:

    --  Deploys as a physical or virtual appliance that is accessible over
        standard storage protocols and/or as software agents on Linux
        application servers in a converged storage model
    --  Nearly eliminates storage provisioning time, one of the most
        time-consuming chores of a storage admin
    --  Achieves near-zero downtime through automation, reduced complexity, and
        data protection features, including dynamic replicas, self healing, and
        snapshots
    --  Eliminates manual data migration efforts by identifying and profiling
        and utilizing new storage resources
    --  Efficiently uses flash by automatically moving performance-starved
        application data to flash and stale application data to capacity storage
    --  Unifies DRAM, flash, and hard drives across direct-attached, SAN, NAS,
        and cloud storage
ioFABRIC Vicinity is licensed by capacity under management as an annual software subscription, with site and perpetual licenses available. Vicinity will be available through ioFABRIC's reseller and distribution channel, in addition to pre-built appliances with bundled hardware and software. For more information, contact info@iofabric.com.

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The NIKKOR Legacy Thrives: Three New Nikon Lenses Put Performance And New Perspectives In Focus

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced three exciting new NIKKOR lenses for professional and enthusiast photographers. The new AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is the evolution of one of Nikon's most popular pro lenses, improving upon its versatility and image quality. Nikon has also announced two additional new lens options, including the lightweight AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR, a super-telephoto zoom that gives FX and DX-format photographers incredible reach in a compact size. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED is the latest addition to Nikon's popular line of f/1.8 fixed focal length lenses and is ideal for those seeking a sharp, fast-aperture prime lens.

"These three very different lenses are representative of the diverse range of Nikon photographers, but they all provide the most vibrant, sharp images and HD video possible; with color and clarity that only genuine NIKKOR optics can deliver," said Masahiro Horie, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc.

AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Look into the bag of nearly any Nikon-wielding pro and you will find Nikon's iconic 24-70mm f/2.8, and with good reason; this lens' versatility and image quality has made it an essential workhorse lens for every type of shooter. The new AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR improves upon its respected predecessor in nearly every aspect, adding the best Nikon lens technologies to create an essential optic. An exciting evolution to come to this lens is the much-anticipated addition of Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization technology. With up to four stops of image stabilization*, the new 24-70mm f/2.8 VR is ready to tackle the challenging light of a wedding ceremony or on-the-spot news, while Tripod Mode helps to banish blur for landscape shooters. VR is also a huge benefit to filmmakers shooting handheld or on a rig who already appreciate the lens' depth-of-field control and precise sharpness.

The new NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8 utilizes Nikon's Electromagnetic Aperture control, which allows for consistent exposures during high speed bursts of shooting. This lens also improves upon image quality with new optical construction to provide clarity and consistently sharp images, and is ideal for capturing portraits, landscapes and weddings. For nearly any assignment in any kind of light, the combination of a fast f/2.8 constant maximum aperture and useful zoom range make this lens the choice of many professionals. A first for NIKKOR lenses, a new Aspherical Extra-Low Dispersion (ASP/ED) element is paired with traditional aspherical, ED and High-Refractive Index (HRI) elements for a thrilling new level of optical precision. Photos and videos take on a beautiful balance of sharpness and subtle blur effects, virtually free of flare, ghosting, coma and chromatic aberration throughout the frame. Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat is also employed to further reduce instances of ghosting and flare.

The new lens construction enhances durability and image quality, while retaining the overall balance and handling that made this a favorite of photographers in the first place. The lens is sealed and gasketed against the elements, and now features a fluorine coating on the front and rear element to make it easier to remove dirt, moisture and smudges from the lens surface. The optical formula consists of 20 elements in 16 groups, while a 9-blade diaphragm helps to create a pleasing, natural out of focus area with beautiful bokeh. Additionally, the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR features a new filter diameter of 82mm and will accept the new Nikon CPL2 Circular Polarizer and 82mm NC (Neutral Color) filters.

AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
The new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is an exhilarating new lens option, giving enthusiast FX and DX-format photographers the ability to go further with amazing zoom power and tack-sharp clarity. This compact super-telephoto zoom is ideal for bringing distant subjects closer, including birds, sports, wildlife and motorsports. This lens opens the doors for a fresh new perspective; with a maximum reach of 500mm on FX-format Nikon cameras and a staggering 750mm equivalent reach on DX-format cameras. With a maximum aperture of f/5.6, photographers have the ability to fill much of the frame with their subject and create a pleasing background blur, even in challenging light. This lens also features Nikon's Electromagnetic Aperture for consistent exposures, as well as VR with 4.5 stops of image stabilization. Additionally, the VR features Sport Mode, which is well-suited for capturing vibrant, sharp images of distant subjects at high frame rates or when panning with fast-moving action. The lens also lets users focus as close as 7.2 ft. throughout the entire focal range, for when a decisive play comes closer than expected, or capturing intricate details of nature.

Whether spending all day at an air race or in the field, the new NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6 is surprisingly lightweight at only 5 lbs 1.2 oz. (2300 grams) including the tripod collar, making this lens easy to use handheld for extended periods. Photographers looking for even more reach can increase the zoom power using an optional compatible Nikon 1.4x, 1.7x or 2x E series Teleconverters** to capture even the most distant subjects.

The new AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR's optical formula features three ED elements to enhance sharpness and minimize chromatic aberration. A 9-blade aperture provides a desirable, smooth bokeh, while Nikon's Silent Wave Motor technology helps to quickly and quietly achieve critical focus. The filter diameter of the new 200-500mm lens is 95mm, and Nikon will also offer optional 95mm NC (Neutral Color) and the 95mm Circular Polarizer CPL2 filters.

AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED
The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED is the latest addition to the exceptional system of NIKKOR f/1.8 primes, and provides enthusiast photographers with a fast wide-angle prime lens that's both lightweight and affordable. This new lens lets photographers immerse viewers into landscapes, interiors and architecture with amazing clarity and minimal distortion, while a fast maximum aperture delivers superb bokeh and excellent low-light ability. Whether a photographer's passion is capturing environmental portraits or the delicious details of a meal, this lens creates a dramatic separation between subject and background.

The new NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8 complements Nikon's high-resolution DSLRs and provides amazing image quality thanks to Nikon lens technologies including Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat. Additionally, this compact lens features ED and Aspherical lens elements for extreme sharpness while minimizing ghosting and flare.

Price and Availability
The new AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR will be available in late August for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2399.95***. The AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR will be available in mid-September for the SRP $1399.95***. The new AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED will be available in mid-September for the SRP of 749.95***. For more information on these new NIKKOR lenses as well as other Nikon products, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.

About the NIKKOR Brand
With a comprehensive assortment of FX and DX-format lenses and focal lengths, from the ultra-wide 10-24mm to the super telephoto 800mm VR, Nikon photographers have come to rely upon the NIKKOR core technologies that contribute to their optical superiority. NIKKOR is the brand name for Nikon's photographic lenses, which are precision crafted to the most exacting standards in Nikon's own glassworks. In 1933, Nikon marketed its first camera lens under the NIKKOR brand name, the "Aero-NIKKOR" for aerial photography applications. Since then, NIKKOR has been used as a brand name for Nikon's lenses that symbolizes durability, high image quality and optical excellence.

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables users to tell their stories through amazing photos and videos. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently announced the production of 95 million NIKKOR lenses in 2015, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr.

Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when FX-format compatible lenses are attached to a FX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.

**Compatible with TC-14E series teleconverters (AF is only available when used with DSLR cameras that offer f/8 support. These include: D4, D4S, Df, D600, D610, D750, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100, D7200). Compatible with TC-17E and TC-20E series teleconverters (AF not possible).

***SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change

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Gadia Power, the Bio-Sensing Gesture Control Wearable, now on Indiegogo

BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Motion-controlled gaming means there's no need to wrestle with complicated controllers or button combos. It's so easy that even our grandparents can get the hang of it. Motion control technology is one of those developments that seemed almost like magic before it emerged, but then we broke through a boundary between us and our technology and made our games a part of ourselves. The problem is, only certain games use motion control - and only certain devices work with those games. We might dream of casting spells or driving cars with just or body movements, but those dreams have always seemed a little far away - until now. The Gadia Power controller puts the power to control electronics in your hands - literally.

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By incorporating bio-sensing technology, this micro-sized device lets you control your smartphone, smartwatch or computer with simple hand gestures - and with a little tweaking, it can also be used with a wide range of other electronics, including nano drones and VR helmets.

Unlike other electromyograph (EMG) devices, Gadia Power is small, lightweight, and durable - making it ideal for carrying on all your outdoor adventures. It's just a little over one square inch in size - which means you can wear it on a handy strap, or even stick it to your body with medical-grade adhesive. It'll stay with you wherever you go, even if you're hiking, skiing or climbing. And Gadia Power's long-lasting battery and long-distance fast data transfer will make sure you stay connected to your devices, no matter how far from home you roam.

And while other controllers are hemmed in by limitations - keyboards are limited by your typing skill, for example; and even camera-based devices are limited by their viewing range - Gadia Power is foolproof, since it tracks the actual electrical activity within your muscles.

Gadia Power recognizes more than six distinct hand gestures - plenty to perform the basic actions you'll use to control most devices. But that's only the beginning. Gadia Power's open-source documentation, combined with its developer-friendly API and active support community, mean that plenty of expansions are on the way.

This open access for developers means you can combine Gadia Power with VR devices, immersing you and your body into games like never before. Gain control of your workouts with Gadia Power - track the intensity of each exercise, and tweak your fitness plan to fit your goals. Adjust your room's temperature with a flick of a finger, and lock or unlock your door with a wave of your hand. It sounds like science fiction - but with Gadia Power, it's right on the verge of becoming reality.

Keyboards and game controllers are the past. Gadia Power is the future. With a Gadia Power device, the power is in your hands.

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WD Delivers Ultra HD Movie Content For New Generation Of Samsung TVs

WD and 20th Century Fox Partner to Offer 4K UHD Movies for Instant Purchase and Enjoyment

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, today announced the new My Passport(®) Cinema 4K Ultra HD (UHD) movie storage device, an easier and faster way to organize, store and enjoy high-definition digital movies and TV shows - including new releases in up to full 4K UHD resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) - on Samsung SUHD TVs and other VIDITY(TM)-enabled devices.

The new My Passport Cinema drive utilizes VIDITY technology to allow users to experience movies in crystal-clear, true 4K UHD picture and immersive audio. Users are able to enjoy 8.3 million pixels of stunning entertainment in minutes by simply plugging in the My Passport Cinema drive into a VIDITY-compatible UHD TV or device and purchasing preloaded(1) movies from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Once purchased on the My Passport Cinema drive, the movie can be accessed immediately online or offline on any VIDITY-enabled device such as Samsung's 2014 HU series 4K UHD TVs and 2015 JU and JS series 4K UHD and SUHD TVs. Users also can download additional titles via M-GO or other VIDITY retailers.

"Our focus is on creating the highest-quality consumer experience possible," said Danny Kaye, EVP, global research and technology strategy, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. "This means the quality of the content as the demand for 4K Ultra HD content continues to increase and evolve, but also the ease of content acquisition and playback on next-generation TVs and other devices. WD's My Passport Cinema drive with VIDITY technology brings together this unprecedented quality with the convenience of digital."     

"The My Passport Cinema drive provides another way for our customers to enjoy stunning premium 4K content on our UHD line up, and additionally, High Dynamic Range content from our SUHD TVs," said Bill Lee, vice president of TV product marketing at Samsung. "Our customers will now have the ability to purchase, own and store newly released content on one device that is easily accessible from our TVs."

"Movie playback from the My Passport Cinema drive provides consumers a hassle-free, immediate experience of premium-quality 4K UHD content on their TVs," said Tony Tate, general manager and vice president of Content Storage Solutions at WD. "The technology on My Passport Cinema also enables consumers to take preloaded 4K UHD content anywhere there is a VIDITY-enabled TV. We are committed to furthering the development of products that make consumers' interaction with their content a greater experience."

Additionally, from August 16, 2015, to June 30, 2016, a My Passport Cinema drive will be included free with the purchase of Samsung JS9000, JS9100 or JS9500 SUHD TV models so consumers can enjoy 4K UHD content immediately. Premium movies preloaded for purchase during this promotion include: The Maze Runner, Exodus: Gods and Kings, X-Men: Days of the Future Past, The Wolverine, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Fault in Our Stars, Let's Be Cops and The Other Woman. Further details on this promotion are available at wd.com/vidity. 

Pricing and Availability

My Passport Cinema UHD movie storage is available today in the WD store at wdstore.com and at select retailers and distributors. The My Passport Cinema UHD movie drive 1 TB capacity has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $89.99 and comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Terms and conditions of WD's limited warranty may be found at support.wdc.com/warranty.

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.

Western Digital, WD, My Passport and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. The VIDITY Mark used is owned exclusively by SCSA LLC and is a trademark of SCSA LLC. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Movie titles available on My Passport Cinema are subject to change without notice. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. As used for storage capacity, one gigabyte = one billion bytes; one terabyte = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

(1) Preloaded movies are locked until purchased. My Passport Cinema is preloaded with eight 4K UHD films from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, including two 4K UHD with High Dynamic Range (HDR) films.

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

EPGL Invents the "Smart Case" for Contact Lenses

A Unique Device for Storing Future Electronic Contact Lenses

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- EP Global Communications, Inc. (OTC: EPGL). In the past month, EPGL has been contacted by several Investment firms and some of Silicon Valley's venture capital firms even though EPGL is not currently seeking venture capital. Why is this? 

Forbes Magazine summed it up best on July 31, 2015: "Forget about the Apple Watch...we're about to enter the next level of high tech innovation - connecting with yourself."

EPGL's stock has risen 100% since early July 2015. It is becoming more widely known that EPGL has patents pending in one of the hottest developing trends; smart contact lenses.  Augmented vision is expected to be a multi-billion dollar industry forthcoming.  This includes improved vision correction and the giant market for visual data such as email, text, video and virtual reality projected into the eyes.  Contact lenses are the Holy Grail for this technology as recent movies such as "Mission Impossible" illustrate.

EPGL announces today, yet another specific technology it has invented; "The Smart Case" which takes today's average contact lens case and turns it into a computerized data transfer medium, charging medium and analytical medium, all while you sleep at night. "This will be your contact lens' 'Mothership'," said David Markus Ph.D. "Future contact lenses will require much more than just a simple case with solution in it.  It's not easy to do all this in a fluid environment where contact lenses must live," said Markus.  EPGL has shown the technology to be effective in experimentation at top manufacturing facilities.  The Company is positioning this technology and others as essential platforms for major manufacturers to license it.

For the past three years, EPGL has been deeply involved in some key pioneering technology for integration of electronics into soft contact lenses and now has several patents pending.  "The future of the smart phone is literally in your field of vision," said Michael Hayes, President of EPGL.  "Those who don't believe it are going to be left behind as some companies and investors were left behind in the smart phone revolution.  The time to get involved in this revolution is right now, not tomorrow or the next day, in our opinion.  Exponential growth of this industry is beginning now."

About EP Global Communications, Inc.

EP Global Communications, Inc. is an advanced technology research and development company for both medical devices and consumer electronics devices specializing in microelectronic mechanical systems (MEMS).

SOURCE  EP Global Communications, Inc.

EP Global Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Hayes, mhayes@epglmed.com, 801-604-6808

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

Getac Announces Explosion Proof Tablets

Taking "Ruggedness" to Next Level

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Getac, a global manufacturer of rugged computers, is proud to announce the release of an explosion-proof tablet today. With its technological upgrades, the Getac T800 rugged tablet is ATEX Zone 2 and 22 explosion proof certified. The tablet can be used during petrochemical, pharmaceutical, oil, and gas industrial for pipeline inspections and maintenance operations. The new T800-Ex explosion-proof tablets also received the U.S. military MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certifications, and lead the industry in its waterproof, dustproof, explosion proof, and impact proof capabilities, making the tablets well-suited for tough work environments such as Australia and New Zealand. The tablets will be distributed exclusively by Synnex Australia Pty Ltd. in the Australia and New Zealand Regions.

"Getac hopes to create the most perfect and safest electronic equipment to ensure the protection of our users in potentially explosive environments. Among the world's top safety certifications, ATEX is a mandatory certification within the European Union. All explosion-proof equipment must be ATEX 94/9/EC certified before they can be sold. The Getac T800-Ex complies with ATEX Zone 2 and Zone 22 explosion-proof standards, and can be used in potentially explosive environments filled with flammable gas (Zone 2) or dust (Zone 22)," says Rowina Lee, Vice President of Getac.

The design of the T800-Ex is unique, offering excellent performance in its computing power, mobility, communications capabilities, and ruggedness. The tablet is equipped with the Intel® Quad-core(TM) Bay Trail M N3530 2.16GHz processor, an 8.1-inch 1280X800 HD screen, and weighs about 915 grams; its slim design makes it easy to carry. The proprietary LumiBond(TM) technology enhances the screen's readability, sharpness, and color display under bright light, delivering the perfect viewing experience.

In addition, to increase operator safety when using the T800-Ex in the presence of flammable gas and combustible dust, unplugging or plugging in devices should be avoided to prevent generating sparks. The T800-Ex's I/O ports and internet connections are wireless. The built-in 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 network cards are equipped with the exclusive 3D antenna technology that strengthens signal reception. Users can also enjoy high-speed communication and rapid data transfer through its 4G LTE support.

To meet the professional requirements of today's mobile users, the T800-Ex offers optional 1D/2D barcode readers, as well as the SnapBack backup battery module which can extend the total battery hour life to 16 hours. Users can choose Microsoft Windows 7 or Window 8 as the main operating system. The T800-Ex provides the most trusted and reliable performance for always on the go professionals.

The new T800-Ex explosive protection rugged tablet will be available for sale in Australia and New Zealand with an RRP starting at AU$3,570. If you are interested in our products or you would like to become an authorized Getac Partner, or require detailed information please visit: http://www.getac.com.au or contact your Synnex Account Manager on 1300 100 104.

About Getac

Getac is a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business Group (2014 consolidated revenue $29.4 billion USD). Getac was established in 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace to supply defense electronic products. Today, Getac's business includes rugged notebooks, rugged tablets, rugged handheld and mobile video system devices for military, police, fire, utility, insurance and field-service customers. For more information, visit http://www.getac.com.au

Media Contact: Irene Sun
+886-916-976-486
Irene.sun@getac.com

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Getac Technology Corporation

Web Site: http://www.getac.com.au

Toshiba Develops World's First 256Gb, 48-Layer BiCS FLASH

Innovative 3D Stacked Structure Boosts Capacity and Performance

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today unveiled the new generation of BiCS FLASH(TM), a three-dimensional (3D) stacked cell structure flash memory(*1).  The new device is the world's first(*2) 256-gigabit (Gb( *4)) (32 gigabyte) 48-layer BiCS FLASH device and also deploys industry-leading 3-bit-per-cell TLC (triple-level cell) technology.  Sample shipments will start in September.

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BiCS FLASH is based on a leading-edge 48-layer stacking process that surpasses the capacity of mainstream two dimensional NAND flash memory, while enhancing write/erase reliability endurance and boosting write speeds.  The new 256Gb device is suited for diverse applications, including consumer SSDs, smartphones, tablets, memory cards, and enterprise SSDs for data centers. 

Since announcing the prototype BiCS FLASH technology in June 2007, Toshiba has continued development towards optimization for mass production.  To meet further growth in the flash memory market in 2016 and beyond, Toshiba is proactively promoting migration to BiCS FLASH by rolling out a product portfolio that emphasizes large capacity applications, such as SSDs.

"From day one, Toshiba's strategy has been to extend our floating gate technology, which features the world's smallest 15nm 128Gb die*3," noted Scott Nelson, senior vice president of TAEC's Memory Business Unit.  "Our announcement of BiCS FLASH, the industry's first 48-layer 3D technology, is very significant in that we are enabling a competitive, smooth migration to 3D flash memory - to support the storage market's demand for ever-increasing densities."

Toshiba has a long-standing commitment to flash memory, and is currently readying for mass production of BiCS FLASH in the new Fab2 at Yokkaichi Operations, its production site for NAND flash memories.  Fab2 will be completed in the first half of 2016. 

For additional company and product information, please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taec/, toshiba.com/taec/adinfo/technologymoves/ and follow the company on Facebook.

Notes:

*1: A structure stacking Flash memory cells vertically on a silicon substrate to realize significant density improvements over planar NAND Flash memory, where cells are formed on the silicon substrate.
*2: As of August 4, 2015. Toshiba survey.
*3: As of August 4, 2015. Toshiba survey.
*4: Product density is identified based on the density of memory chip(s) within the Product, not the amount of memory capacity available for data storage by the end user. Consumer-usable capacity will be less due to overhead data areas, formatting, bad blocks, and other constraints, and may also vary based on the host device and application.

BiCS FLASH is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation

*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.

© 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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Rebecca Bueno
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
Tel.: (949) 462-7885
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Eurail Passengers to Stay Connected With Free SIM Card and Credit

UTRECHT, the Netherlands, August 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Eurail offers more value to travellers with free, pre-loaded SIM card summer promotion

    To time with the summer high season, Eurail Group G.I.E. is pleased to offer Eurail
Global Pass holders free mobile roaming again this year, helping to make staying connected
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    The Eurail Global Pass is a flexible, value-for-money train pass giving non-European
residents the opportunity to uncover the geographical, cultural and historic abundance and
diversity of Europe.

    "Eurail is committed to going above and beyond the expectations of all our
international visitors and providing a unique European travel experience. The free SIM
card summer promotion is one of the many benefits and cost-savings that pass holders can
enjoy while traveling in Europe with Eurail," said Silvia Görlach, Sales and Marketing
Manager of Eurail Group G.I.E.

    "Following the popularity of the summer offer in 2014, we've increased the number of
SIM cards available this year and added additional customer service tools," stated Ms
Görlach. Eurail Global Pass customers can enjoy unlimited free incoming calls and 200
minutes of free Wi-Fi in selected premium hotspots across Europe, allowing them to easily
share their journey with friends and family back home while they experience the trip of a
lifetime.

    Adaptable for all SIM card types, each card comes pre-loaded with 18 EUR of credit,
and pass holders can opt to choose from 100 minutes of free international calls, 100MB of
data, or 300 text messages. Once the pre-loaded credit is used, travellers can
conveniently top up their credit and still enjoy the same attractive Eurail roaming rates
across Europe.

    "Using the Eurail SIM card is up to ten times cheaper than standard roaming fees.
Passengers can benefit from competitive rates across all 28 Eurail Pass countries in
Europe, and not worry about returning home to an unpleasant, expensive phone bill with
excessive roaming charges," added Ms Görlach.

    Available until 30 September 2015, or until stocks last, Eurail Global Pass holders
simply need to register their details and pass number on the dedicated website,
http://www.eurail-roaming.com, to apply for the free SIM card. Cards take 6-11 days to
deliver and come with a quick-start user guide, while travelling passengers can easily
check their account history, balance and top up their credit through a special Eurail
Members Area site.

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MegaChips and Xingtera Power Camera Deployment

Mutual offering eliminates requirement for more cabling and power

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MegaChips Corporation today announced that its VoC technology is integrated into the Xingtera Ethernet to Coax Converter with Power-over-Coax (PoC) (1*RJ45/1*BNC), eliminating the need for additional cabling for power. Available now at the Xingtera store, the new converter powers IP cameras via existing coax cable, saving time and expense of installations for camera makers in the security and surveillance industry.

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"Worldwide deployment of HD cameras is increasing, and providing cost-effective products for these installations is essential," said Koichi Akeyama, president of MegaChips Technology America Corporation. "We are pleased to work with Xingtera to make available a product that lowers cost and time of camera installation on existing coax cable where there is no AC power available."

David Chin, VP of marketing at Xingtera, said, "Partnering with MegaChips has enabled us to offer Ethernet to Coax Converters that help the security and surveillance industry transition from analog to digital video with ease. Offering a PoC product so no additional power is needed for the IP camera is one way to simplify this transition."

Xingtera Ethernet to Coax Converter with Power-over-Coax(1*RJ45/1*BNC), / MegaChips VoC Highlights

    --  High speed OFDM signal transmit on Coaxial cable
    --  Remote powering over coax cable
    --  Maximum transmission distance of 3Km(@30Mbps)
    --  Maximum throughput of 92Mbps(<1000m)
    --  Industrial operating temperature
    --  12V DC power supply, power dissipation less than 1.6W
About Xingtera
Xingtera, established in 2010 by industry veterans, is set to become one of the most recognizable and brightest stars in the Communication IC market. As a fabless IC company, Xingtera focuses on developing disruptive technologies to address four large markets: Home Networking, IP Camera Connectivity, Next-gen Access Network Infrastructure and Internet of Things (IoT).

Xingtera has been developing ITU-T G.hn-based any-wire modern ICs since its inception. We advocate G.hn + Low power WiFi integrated solution as the home network of choice worldwide. http://www.xingtera.com

About MegaChips
MegaChips Corporation (1st section of the TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange): 6875) was established in 1990 as the first innovative fabless LSI company in Japan dedicated to ASICs and SOCs with integrating LSIs and systems/applications knowledge. Its focus is on the development of cutting-edge SOCs incorporating original algorithms and architecture in the areas of imaging, audio, and telecommunications, and using the advances it achieves to offer outstanding products and solutions that meet the needs of its clients. MegaChips' products and technologies are targeting to Mobile, Wearable devices and IoT applications. For additional information, please visit: http://www.megachips.co.jp/english/index.html.

About MegaChips Technology America Corporation ("MegaChips America")
MegaChips America is a wholly owned subsidiary of MegaChips Corporation headquartered in Osaka, Japan. MegaChips and MegaChips America are fabless LSI companies, focused on the development of system LSIs and system products that incorporate original algorithms and architecture. Customers use MegaChips solutions for their office automation, networking and storage needs in a wide range of areas, including imaging, audio, home networking, security and communications environments. MegaChips America is headquartered in San Jose, California, with design centers at Osaka, Tokyo and Chiba in Japan and Bangalore in India of MegaChips Corporation. For more information, contact the company at 408-570-0555, or visit http://www.megachips.us.

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Becoming 3D Announces New Leasing Program for 3D Printers

3D printing solutions startup partners with GreatAmerica Financial and Ascentium Capital to offer easy financing alternative for purchasing 3D printers

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Becoming 3D today has announced strategic partnerships with two of the country's leading leasing corporations, GreatAmerica Financial Services Corp and Ascentium Capital to offer affordable leasing options for purchasing high end 3D printing equipment. Financing or leasing expensive 3D printers allows businesses and individuals to acquire better machines than they could normally afford while preserving capital.

"After evaluating the partners available in the market we are proud to have selected GreatAmerica Financial Services and Ascentium Capital.  Both have sterling reputations and excel in providing affordable financing products, have rapid credit approvals, and are committed to long-term customer service. Our goal is to help speed the adoption of 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing markets and to the general public", said Becoming 3D CEO Grant Sadowski.

Historically, established companies lease equipment to keep bank credit lines open for other purposes. Young, start-up companies and home users lease primarily to conserve cash. While businesses requiring state of the art technology lease equipment to avoid technological obsolescence and to preserve the ability to upgrade.

The Becoming 3D approval and leasing process can be completed in just a matter of hours after an applicant has initiated the process online at their website. Leasing gives Becoming 3D customers the ability to lease more sophisticated equipment or obtain multiple machines they otherwise would be unable to afford with a direct purchase.

"Industry experts estimate that up to 70% of traditional manufacturing companies lease their equipment. It only makes good business sense to bring that model to the world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Further, being able to offer the same finance options to home consumers as well is just good business sense", said Sadowski.

About GreatAmerica Financial Services 
GreatAmerica is a national commercial equipment finance company dedicated to helping manufacturers, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. GreatAmerica now has a staff of over 400 employees with offices in Georgia, Minnesota, and Missouri. They provide financing and consulting services in all fifty states and some U.S. Territories.  GreatAmerica brings a unique customer first approach to the financing industry which is evident in their mission: They help customers achieve greater success by delivering financing solutions and complementary business services that differentiate them in the markets they serve and help them keep their customers for life.

About Ascentium Capital 
Ascentium Capital delivers innovative equipment finance solutions through a unique finance platform combined with an exceptional service offering that makes access to capital quick and easy. Their finance programs benefit manufacturers, distributors, resellers, franchise organizations as well as direct financing options for small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies across the United States. They help companies succeed.  A core objective is to improve the quality of life and economic vibrancy of the places where their customers, employees and investors live and work.

About Becoming 3D 
Becoming 3D is a leading provider of 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and supplies for both professionals and consumers. Their products and services replace and complement traditional operational methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real pieces directly from digital input. Becoming 3D was co-founded in 2014 by printing industry veteran Grant Sadowski, a Hewlett Packard Elite Partner. For more information visit http://www.becoming3d.com or call 844-337-7687.

Press Contact   
Matthew Craine 
Co-founder 
Email
844-337-7687

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Cypress Introduces 1Mb nvSRAM with a Quad Serial Peripheral Interface For High-Throughput, Highly Reliable Data Capture on Power Loss

Nonvolatile RAM Solution Simplifies Designs by Eliminating Batteries and Reducing Pin Count For RAID Storage, Industrial Automation and Networking Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY) today introduced a 1Mb nonvolatile static random access memory (nvSRAM) with a Quad serial peripheral interface (SPI). The Quad SPI interface enables the new nvSRAM to exceed the data throughput of larger parallel interface devices with a smaller footprint. The nvSRAM ensures high-throughput data capture in event of a power loss without batteries for RAID storage, industrial automation, computing and networking applications.

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The CY14V101QS 1Mb nvSRAM with Quad SPI interface works at a clock speed of up to 108 MHz and offers performance exceeding that of a parallel interface (x8 IO width, 45-ns access time) device. The nvSRAM provides 24MBps random read/write access time with unlimited write endurance, and 20-year data retention. With its reduced I/O width, it offers reduced pin count and board footprint in a 16-pin SOIC package and 24-ball BGA package. The device also includes an optional integrated real-time clock (RTC) with +/- 50ppm uncalibrated accuracy. The nvSRAM offers lower power consumption by a factor of 5.8 (active) and a factor of 10 (sleep) compared to competitive devices. A video on the device is available at http://www.cypress.com/video-library/Memory/quad-spi-nvsram/307986.

Cypress nvSRAMs are RoHS-compliant and directly replace SRAM, battery-backed SRAM, EPROM and EEPROM devices, offering reliable nonvolatile data storage without batteries. Data transfers from the SRAM to the device's nonvolatile elements take place automatically at power down. On power up, data is restored to the SRAM from the nonvolatile memory. Both operations are also available under software control.

"Mission-critical systems require high-performance memories that can capture data instantly and reliably on power loss," said Sonal Chandrasekhar, Director of the Nonvolatile Products Business Unit at Cypress. "Cypress's new 1Mb Quad SPI nvSRAM delivers fail-safe data security with the throughput performance of parallel devices in a small form factor with low power consumption."

Cypress's nvSRAMs are manufactured on its SONOS (Silicon Oxide Nitride Oxide Silicon) embedded nonvolatile memory technology, enabling greater densities and improved access times and performance. nvSRAMs are ideal solutions for applications requiring high performance and absolute nonvolatile data security such as RAID systems, PLCs, industrial data loggers, computing and networking systems, motor drives, routers and switches, avionics, defense systems, and gaming systems.

A leader in SONOS process technology, Cypress is using the technology in its flagship PSoC(®) mixed-signal arrays, programmable clocks and other products. SONOS is compatible with standard CMOS technologies and offers numerous advantages including high endurance, low power, and radiation hardness. The SONOS technology is qualified to run in Cypress's internal fab and in multiple foundry partner locations. The technology provides a superior solution in terms of scalability and manufacturability compared to other magnetic based nonvolatile memory technologies. Cypress has shipped more than two billion units that employ the SONOS process technology utilized in the nvSRAMs.

Availability
The CY14V101QS 1Mb nvSRAM is sampling today with production expected in the third quarter of 2015.

About Cypress nvSRAMs
Cypress's nvSRAMs use charge stored on an external capacitor instead of a battery, making the devices compatible with standard PCB assembly processes. Cypress's nvSRAMs are ROHS-compliant and directly replace SRAM and battery-backed SRAM (BBSRAM) products, offering fast non-volatile data storage. Data transfers from the SRAM to the device's nonvolatile elements take place automatically at power down. On power up, data is restored to the SRAM from the nonvolatile memory. In networking, industrial, computing and RAID applications, nvSRAMs offer high-speed data transfer while ensuring data integrity in case of power outages, without the need for a battery. More information about Cypress's portfolio of nvSRAM products is available at http://www.cypress.com/nonvolatile.

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    --  Join the Cypress Developer Community.
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    --  Watch Cypress videos on our Video Library or YouTube.
About Cypress
Cypress (NASDAQ: CY) delivers high-performance, high-quality solutions at the heart of today's most advanced embedded systems, from automotive, industrial and networking platforms to highly interactive consumer and mobile devices. With a broad, differentiated product portfolio that includes NOR flash memories, F-RAM(TM) and SRAM, Traveo(TM) microcontrollers, the industry's only PSoC programmable system-on-chip solutions, analog and PMIC Power Management ICs, CapSense(®) capacitive touch-sensing controllers, and Wireless BLE Bluetooth(®) Low-Energy and USB connectivity solutions, Cypress is committed to providing its customers worldwide with consistent innovation, best-in-class support and exceptional system value. To learn more, go to http://www.cypress.com.

Cypress, the Cypress logo, PSoC and CapSense are registered trademarks and F-RAM and Traveo are trademarks of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. All other trademarks are property of their owners.

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

IGT Premieres CrystalDual-i Cabinet at Australasian Gaming Expo

LONDON, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) announced that it will unveil the CrystalDual-i(TM) cabinet for Australia and New Zealand at the 2015 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), in Stand 130 from August 11 to 13 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Australia.

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The CrystalDual-i cabinet offers players an exciting new interface and includes state-of-the art integrated audio with lighting celebrations. This cabinet draws from the celebrated design of its sister cabinet, the CrystalDual(TM) cabinet, which has been met with resounding enthusiasm from players and operators alike, while delivering strong game performance with multiple titles. Launching with nine games, including one link and four player-selectable multi-denomination titles, the CrystalDual-i cabinet features a dynamic player panel with advanced ergonomics for increased player comfort and a charging port for mobile devices. Easily configured for a casino, club or hotel environment, the CrystalDual-i cabinet offers operators easy serviceability and increased uptime.   

"The new IGT brings a renewed focus and dedication to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. The launch of the CrystalDual-i cabinet addresses customer requests to bring an exciting new machine with great design, enhanced ergonomics and multi-game functionality to the region," said Walter Bugno, IGT CEO International. "We're excited to leverage our increased global strength to deliver more innovation, service and solutions designed to increase our loyal customers' profitability than ever before."

In addition to the premiere of the CrystalDual-i cabinet, IGT will demonstrate a suite of more than 40 games across two platforms. Show attendees can experience the new Multistar(TM) Champion Series Gold game, in addition to the new 10-game package, Mightystar(TM) 2 featuring IGT legends Siberian Storm(TM) and Cooee Country(TM) games. Eastern Treasures(TM) 2 and Mighty Dragon(TM) 2 games round out the new game offerings with their new firecracker bonus feature that can trigger jackpots and free games. IGT will also feature new support for the existing bluechip Neo-N+(TM) cabinet with the release of multi-game packages which maximise gaming investment and floor space.

The Company will also demonstrate the latest version of IGT Advantage Club(TM) system, with new loyalty management applications. The patron messaging and marketing solution, Service Window, will be shown with the revamped Xtra Credit(TM) application, which reduces reward point liability for venues while providing players with different options for using loyalty points.   

For more information about IGT games, systems and solutions, visit igt.com.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has more than 13,000 employees. For more information, please visit http://www.merger.igt.com.

Contact:
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Corporate Communications, (702) 669-2975

© 2015 IGT.  All rights reserved
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Epson Announces Industry's First 3-inch Mobile Printer with Autocutter

Built in Autocutter Ensures Superior Operational Efficiency

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Retail Solutions Providers Associations (RSPA) RetailNOW show -- Epson America, Inc., a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions, today announced its Mobilink(TM) P80 Plus printer with autocutter to allow customers in retail and hospitality to improve transaction accuracy, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and organizational productivity. Rounding out Epson's mobile printer line, the Mobilink P80 Plus leverages Epson's  ePOS(TM) Print and Server Direct Print technologies with superior autocutter functionality to get customers in and out of establishments quickly. The industry's first 3" mobile printer with autocutter will be shown at RSPA RetailNOW, Gaylord Palm Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL., August 2-5, booth 501, and will be available from Epson authorized distributors and resellers by mid August.

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According to a June 2014 research report by IHL Group titled "Mobile POS: Reaching Escape Velocity--All Systems Go," Mobility in retail is now a $7.8 billion business worldwide and "the single fastest moving trend in retail since the Internet was added to stores." The report also states that more than 3.6 million tablets will be shipped for use in North American retail/hospitality by 2016. Mobile printers are an essential component of that growth.

"We've seen a dramatic shift in retail and hospitality over the past few years, and mobility is at the forefront," said Gregg Brunnick, director of product management & technical services, Business Systems Division, Epson America. "As the only vendor to offer autocutter functionality for mobile printers, we eliminate the cumbersome act of manually cutting receipts. Our rugged 3-inch Mobilink P80 Plus printer with autocutter nicely rounds out our suite of mobile solutions that help meet today's retail and hospitality demands for more efficient service and operations."

Mobilink P80 and Mobilink P80 Plus
Mobilink P80 is ideally suited for enterprise applications in retail and food service. The lightweight, Mobilink P80 Plus features the industry's first 3" receipt printer with autocutter, leverages Epson's ePOS Print technology, offers ultra fast print speed with speeds up to 100mm/second,(1 )long battery life (up to 33 hours), paper-saving options that can reduce usage up to 23% and has the connectivity options needed to meet the requirements of today's iOS, Android and Windows printing applications. Mobilink's P80 Plus new built in autocutter cuts receipts with clean, smooth edges.

Mobilink P20 
Epson's Mobilink P20 is an ultra compact 2" receipt printer that weighs only .50 lbs pounds and fits in the palm of your hand. It delivers all the features you need to print anywhere, anytime. Featuring Epson's ePOS Print technology, it can print directly from compatible POS applications with popular mobile devices running an iOS, Android or Windows operating system.

Mobilink P60II
Epson's robust 2" receipt or label printer Mobilink P60II offers the fastest printing in its class, with up to 100 mm/second, industry-leading operational battery life (up to 46 hours), and includes paper-saving options that can reduce usage up to 23%. Epson's Mobilink P60II also offers flexible connectivity and networking security and offers an autocutter for receipt version and peeler for label version. Epson's Mobilink P60II is ZPLII, EPLII and CPCL-compatible for easy drop-in Zebra replacement and is available with belt clip and shoulder strap options for additional flexibility.

For more information on Epson's mobile printers please visit: http://pos.epson.com/Products/prodsPMOPList.htm

About Epson America, Inc.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. For over 40 years, Epson's advanced technology has been at work in millions of POS systems around the world. Today Epson's Business Systems Division continues to bring industry-leading, open architecture, smart technologies to the point of service. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica). 

EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPOS is a trademark of Epson America. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Sacha Arts, Bella Vista Communications, 408.458.6316, s.arts@me.com

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

Label Print Technologies Installs Epson SurePress Digital Label Press to Deliver High-Quality Short-Run Labels

Epson SurePress L-4033AW Provides Faster Turnaround and Color Accurate Labels to Meet Market Demands

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. today announced that Label Print Technologies, LLC., a privately-held label manufacturer, has purchased and installed the Epson SurePress(®) L-4033AW for printing complex, short-run labels for customers primarily in the food and beverage industries. Label Print Technologies is leveraging the inkjet digital label press to expand their offerings to customers, while meeting the market demands for faster turnaround and shorter runs with the ability to provide high quality labels.

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"When we got to a point that every day we were uncovering opportunities we couldn't produce on our flexographic presses, we went looking and found the SurePress," said Jodi Westphal, president, Label Print Technologies. "The SurePress is easy to use, accurate, can spot color match, and allows us to utilize our in-house manufactured pressure-sensitive material. The wide color gamut and additional White ink have allowed us to produce complicated labels and designs that meet customer demands. We love the exactness of the print, the crispness of the image, and the color gamut on the SurePress is stunning - we've had the ability to spec in a very wide range of colors for our customers."

Designed for prime label converters and commercial printers, the Epson SurePress L-4033AW is an easy-to-operate seven-color inkjet digital label press with White ink that makes high-quality, short-run label printing easier and more efficient, even on clear and metallic substrates. Delivering exceptional print quality and accurate color reproduction, as well as innovative printing features, the L-4033AW is a cost-effective and reliable solution that allows printers to expand their service offerings and improve profitability.

"The SurePress is very easy to operate," added Westphal. "We are able to manage and troubleshoot issues remotely, which is a huge benefit for us, especially if we plan on running the press around the clock."

Driving the SurePress L-4033AW is the included Wasatch RIP and Print Management Software. The Wasatch SoftRIP is a sophisticated RIP solution designed to save time and money by including superior color management options, efficient layout features, powerful workflow tools, variable data printing, and contour cutting, all while producing excellent quality color. "The Wasatch RIP that comes with the SurePress is a good program that is easy to use, even for someone who has never had experience running a press before," said Westphal.

Additionally, the integration of the SurePress in Label Print Technologies overall workflow has freed up time for personnel to do other work, resulting in better looking labels and experience for their customers. "The time from customer approval to printed labels is significantly shorter in our facility since we installed the SurePress," said Westphal. "We are committed to providing a high level of customer service, and SurePress has allowed us to become a great resource to our customers. We have helped small food and beverage shops better develop their brand by creating improved graphics for their labels."

"We are proud to work alongside companies like Label Print Technologies that are committed to providing superior customer service with high quality labels," said Mark Elsbernd, North America region sales manager, Epson America. "The SurePress offers color quality and color matching for exactly this reason - so companies like Label Print Technologies can help other small businesses stand out and succeed."

About Epson SurePress L-4033AW:

    --  High Quality Labels: Epson MicroPiezo(®) ink jet technology with
        variable-size droplets as small as three picoliters provides
        ultra-precise drop formation and placement to deliver smooth gradations,
        remarkable color quality, and sharp detail
    --  Industrial Quality Inks: Seven-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black,
        Orange, Green, and White), durable, water-based, resin-coated pigment
        inks provide superior adhesion and reproduce a wide range of colors
    --  Versatile Substrate Support: Prints on a range of standard,
        off-the-shelf materials including gloss, semi-gloss, matte, film, clear,
        and metallic substrates
For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/surepress or contact Mark Elsbernd, North America region sales manager, Epson America, at 562-290-5244 or mark_elsbernd@ea.epson.com.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.epson.com. 

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).

Note: EPSON, SurePress and MicroPiezo are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562.290.5683, duane_brozek@ea.epson.com, Jane Fainer, Walt & Company, 408.369.7200 ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com

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

Epson Announces Next Generation of Mobile-Friendly POS Receipt Printers

New POS Receipt Printers Lead the Industry in Small Footprint, Efficient Power Management and Easy-to-Use Features

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail Solutions Providers Associations (RSPA) RetailNOW show -- Epson America, Inc., a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions, today announced the addition of two new printers to the company's growing lineup of out-of-the-box ready solutions for mobile devices and desktop PCs. Ideally suited for retail and hospitality markets, the TM-m10 2" receipt printer is the smallest POS receipt printer in its class and the first of its kind designed for small businesses, and the TM-m30 3" receipt printer is designed exclusively to meet the unique needs of today's advanced POS environment. The printers will be shown at RSPA RetailNOW, Gaylord Palm Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL., August 2-5, Epson booth 501, and will be available from Epson authorized distributors and resellers.

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According to a June, 2015 IHL Group study titled, "mPOS: Houston, Do We Have A Problem,?" Mobile POS among smaller retailers has truly been transforming, replacing traditional POS for new retailers at a rapid pace. The report states that "Without question, the opportunity is staggering as some retailers have seen upwards of 25% increase in sales per transaction when mobile is used." Epson's new mobile-friendly printers are the perfect solution to help ease this transformation.

Epson's family of mobile POS-friendly solutions now includes nine popular models. Built with Epson's proprietary ePOS(TM) Print technology, the printers can easily be integrated into native and cloud-/web-based environments and support iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices.

"By growing our family of mobile and desktop PC POS-friendly printers, Epson is demonstrating its commitment to meeting industry demand for the best POS printers, said Gregg Brunnick, director of product management & technical services, Business Systems Division, Epson America. "With our primary focus on the growing mobile POS market, it's imperative that today's peripherals work seamlessly with mobile devices right out of the box. The idea is for retailers and hospitality providers to quickly and painlessly add receipt printing wherever needed, irrespective of the preferred connectivity or OS environment."

Epson's mobile and PC desktop POS-friendly printer lineup now includes six of the most relied upon stationary receipt and kitchen printers (TM-m10, TM-m30, TM-T20II, TM-T70II, TM-T88V TM-U220) as well as three portable printers for on-the-go receipts and labels (Mobilink P20, Mobilink P60II and Mobilink P80).

Epson TM-m10 POS Receipt Printer
The smallest POS 2" receipt printer in its class, the TM-m10 saves valuable counter space while offering the freedom to print receipts from virtually any mobile device and/or desktop PC. Ideal for most environments, its modular casing can be easily switched from a top-load to front-load configuration. This versatile printer ensures simple integration with existing mobile POS environments, intuitive functionality and advanced connectivity. The TM-m10 is the first of its kind designed exclusively for small businesses. Featuring ePOS print technology, it works with iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices and desktop PCs, and offers fast, easy setup.

Epson TM-m30 POS Receipt Printer
The sleek, versatile TM-m30 POS receipt printer offers the freedom to print 3" receipts from virtually any mobile device and/or desktop PC. Ideal for most environments, its modular casing can switch from a top-load to front-load configuration. It features simple integration with mobile POS environments, intuitive functionality and advanced connectivity and has the added convenience of only using one power source for tablets and printers, which is exclusive from Epson. The TM-m30 is the first of its kind designed exclusively for today's advanced POS environment. Featuring innovative ePOS print technology, it works with iOS, Android and Windows mobile devices and desktop PCs, and offers fast, easy setup.

For more information on Epson's mobile printers please visit: http://pos.epson.com/Products/prodsPMOPList.htm

About Epson America, Inc.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. For over 40 years, Epson's advanced technology has been at work in millions of POS systems around the world. Today Epson's Business Systems Division continues to bring industry-leading, open architecture, smart technologies to the point of service. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica). 

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CONTACT: Sacha Arts, Bella Vista Communications, 408.458.6316, s.arts@me.com

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

UK and Southeast Asian Companies to Benefit From New Collaboration Tool

LONDON, August 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

                 Harvey Nash Group announces Tech Hub platform development 

    Harvey Nash, the global IT outsourcing and professional recruitment company, today
announces plans for a new Tech Hub enabling collaboration between UK and Vietnamese
technology companies - news welcomed by Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and Viet
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    The UK is renowned for its digital technology innovation and Harvey Nash, in
partnership with the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), intends to facilitate the establishment
of new networks in ASEAN (nations in Southeast Asia) through the launch of the Tech Hub
virtual network.

    David Cameron's office made the following announcement during the UK premier's recent
visit to Viet Nam this week: "Both Prime Ministers welcomed the announcement by Harvey
Nash, the largest foreign investor in the Vietnamese technology sector, that it would
launch a UK-Viet Nam Tech Hub this year to facilitate dialogue and potential collaboration
between Vietnamese and British companies, with strong political support from the UK
government.

    Both Prime Ministers further welcomed the leadership shown by the Viet Nam Chamber of
Commerce and Industry and the Viet Nam Business Forum in taking forward the Business
Integrity agenda and supported future business-led action." 

    This new digital platform will serve as a unique environment for UK tech enterprises
to meet, share best practice and collaborate with partners from the ASEAN's dynamic
technology sector, helping to unlock millions of pounds of value through the development
of new technologies.  Harvey Nash plans to create and launch the pilot platform in Viet
Nam in the coming months, with the ambition to extend the initiative to engage other ASEAN
countries.

    Paul Smith, Chairman of NashTech, a division of the Harvey Nash Group says, "As one of
the largest technology companies in Viet Nam, Harvey Nash believes it is important to lead
the way and build on the technology industry's entrepreneurial drive. By developing a new
platform that supports and encourages links between the UK and ASEAN, we believe the
technology communities will find many new ways to interact, trade, and innovate."

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        Contact:   
        Paul Smith, Chairman 
        M: +44(0)781-578-3828 
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GASH Now Provides Comprehensive One-stop Service

Gaming Points, Third-party Payment, and Media Buying Services Now available in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US

TAIPEI, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GASH, which started as a seller of game point cards, proudly unveils its three new enterprises: GASH POINT, GASH PAY, and GASH MEDIA. The three enterprises made their debut at the recently concluded ChinaJoy, which marked the fourth year in a row that GASH has participated in Asia's biggest gaming exhibition. The new enterprises offer comprehensive services including game points payment, third-party payment, and media buying, meeting customer demands for payment and channel marketing. Following the announcement at ChinaJoy, GASH is scheduled to leave for Germany on August 5 to attend Gamescom, Europe's largest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment, where it will team up with Brazil's primary online payment provider, UOL BoaCompra, to jointly enter the global market, using payment services to connect the European and American markets with the Asia-Pacific market.

GASH has expanded its service offerings by continuing to broaden its game point and content services while creating two new services -- GASH PAY's third-party payment and GASH MEDIA's integrated channel marketing service to help clients launch their products in Taiwan. "The three new enterprises integrate game points, payment, and media buying, offering a comprehensive one-stop service for customers. Our ability to connect with the European and American markets will broaden our service scope and offer customers even higher-quality services," said GASH Chief Operating Officer Simon Lu.

In 2002, GASH launched the game point card service., With over 10 million members, 3 million transactions every month, and more than 100,000 outlets across Asia,  GASH is a leading game point brand in Asia. Currently applying for a third-party payment license, GASH PAY is now set to become a pioneer in the third-party payment field. In addition to cooperating with Yushan Ventures, FamilyMart, and Taiwan Taxi, GASH Pay will continue to seek partners in every aspect of daily life. Also, GASH Pay will integrate the resources across Gamania Group, including internet streaming media Coture, eCommerce service Jollywiz, and digital entertainment platform beanfun!, to link online and offline and provide the most secure, user-friendly, and diverse transaction environment.

About GASH

Contacts:

Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Michelle Wei
+886-8226-9166*1230
michellewei@gamania.com

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Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.gashplus.com/en

Stellar Data Recovery Opens its New Facility in Coimbatore

NEW DELHI, August 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Stellar Data Recovery, one of the world's leading data recovery solutions providers,
today announced the opening of its new facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. After receiving
significant success in southern India with its branch in Chennai, Stellar Data Recovery
has chosen Coimbatore for launching its 16th location to have a deeper penetration in the
regional market. With the launch of this new branch, Stellar Data Recovery has established
itself as a market leader across more than 15 cities in India.

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    "Through regional expansion, we aim to provide easy access to world class services to
regional industries, corporates and consumers across Coimbatore. The city is considered to
be a hub for small and medium enterprises, thus there is a huge demand for our services
and we see tremendous growth potential for our business here," said Mr. Sunil Chandna, CEO,
Stellar Data Recovery.

    Being a global player, the company offers industry best practices with zero compromise
on 'consumer privacy' and 'security' of data. This new facility will extend a reliable and
secure data recovery service to all consumers in regions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala such as
Tiruchirappalli, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Ooty etc. Stellar Data Recovery's new branch is
well-located in R.S. Puram, which is easily accessible and will cater to the data
recovery and sanitization needs of customers in the city. Stellar Data Recovery offers
recovery from all kinds of crashed media like USBs, cameras, external hard disks, desktop
hard disks, laptop hard disks, pen drive, memory cards, NAS boxes, RAID servers, SD cards,
mobile phones, tablets etc.

       
         
        Coimbatore Office Address: 
        Stellar Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. 
        198-4, Yaseen Complex, 2A, 2nd Floor, 
        T.V.Swamy Road (West), 
        R.S.Puram, Coimbatore - 641002 
        Landmark: R.S.Puram Post Office 
        Ph: (0422) 2543634 

     

    About Stellar Data Recovery 

    Stellar Data Recovery is an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization that specializes in
data recovery services from all types of hard disks, RAID servers, storage boxes and SSDs.
Ever since 1993, Stellar has emerged as a leading and well-trusted brand for data recovery
solutions for any kind of data loss situation. With presence across 15 locations
nationally and its wide range of software and services, Stellar has over 2 million happy
customers across Europe, USA and Asia that include global corporate giants. 

       
         
        For further information, please contact: 
        Sharadendu Tiwari 
        Stellar Data Recovery 
        1800 102 3232 
        pr@stellarinfo.com 
        http://www.stellarinfo.co.in

         
        Kavita Prasad 
        kavita@fortunapr.com  
        +91-7838240323  
        PR Executive 
        Fortuna PR 

     

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D-Link Brings Internet of Things (IoT) Products to India

MUMBAI, August 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    D-Link (India) Limited, regarded as the No. 1 wireless brand, is all set to create a
stir in the Smart Home Segment. With its latest product line of Connected Home Solution,
D-Link will usher into a new technology era based on Internet of Things (IoT). The
Connected Home Solution from D-Link essentially comprises of Wi-Fi Smart Plug, Motion
Sensor, Audio Extender and apps to connect them and get them talking to each other.

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    D-Link Connected Home solution is designed to bring the convenience and flexibility of
mydlink to everyday household electronic devices. These compact and easy-to-use Wi-Fi
devices based on IoT technology shall allow users to monitor and control their home's
electronic devices from anywhere. Using the free mydlink(TM) app for iOS(R) and Android(TM)
smartphones or tablets, users can set power on/off schedules, turn devices on/off
remotely, send an alert when motion is detected, monitor energy usage at home even while
away and do much more. Broadly speaking, D-Link Connected Home products work together to
get the home talking.

    "There has been a paradigm shift in technology landscape with machine-to-machine
communication becoming a reality. Internet of Things (IoT) is set to redefine our future,
as it holds the potential to transform the way we live and work today," said Mr. Tushar
Sighat, Executive Director & CEO - D-Link (India) Ltd.

    He further added, "It's an exciting times for all of us at D-Link as we unveil our
range of Connected Home series based on IoT. For all those looking to get more connected
and start to automate things around home, apartment or increase productivity, D-Link
Connected Home series is the solution"

    Wi-Fi Smart Plug: More unflatteringly known as the DSP-W215, the Wi-Fi Smart Plug
plugs into a standard electrical outlet where one can then connect a device (Iron, Washing
Machine, Air conditioner etc.) and take control of it using mydlink free app available for
smartphones and tablets. Possibilities are truly endless for someone to turn devices
on/off, schedule days and times for operation, monitor energy usage and even protect a
device overheating with thermal protection built right in.

    Motion Sensor: DCH-S150 or Wi-Fi Motion Sensor has been designed keeping Home in mind.
Simply place the D-Link Wi-Fi Motion Sensor near high-movement areas at home like front
door, and get push or text notifications on phone when any motion is detected through
mydlink free app. It works great with mydlink Wi-Fi Camera, as one can instantly see what
it is that's moving at home. Further Wi-Fi Motion Sensor when paired with Wi-Fi Smart Plug
can also do amazing things.

    Audio Extender: The Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is a portable device that allows
streaming of music from any smartphone or tablet connected on network, to any speaker or
sound system in the vicinity. The Wi-Fi Audio Extender works by connecting to speaker or
home stereo via a 3.5mm audio jack. It can then stream music from AirPlay or DLNA-enabled
mobile device by logging onto the same Wi-Fi network.

    It also has a secondary function of extending the range of your Wi-Fi signal. It
supports Wireless-N technology with throughput up to 300Mbps.

    D-Link Connected Home products are extremely easy to install. They work together to
provide a complete solution for creating an automated home where one is always connected
to what's happening whether in the other room or halfway around the world.

    Availability, Pricing and Warranty: 

    D-Link Connected Home solution based on IoT is available all across India through its
network of national distributors, channel partners, resellers and large format retailers.

    All the below products carry 1 year warranty and the estimated street price are:-

    Wi-Fi Smart Plug (DSP-W215) is available at Rs. 3749/-

    Wi-Fi Motion Sensor (DCH-S150) is available at Rs. 3749/-

    Wi-Fi Audio Extender (DCH-M225) is available at Rs. 2899/-

    About D-Link (India) Limited:  

    D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid-to-large
sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer,
and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate
capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based
network management.

    D-Link (India) Limited is a part of D-Link Corporation and one of the largest
networking company in India. The Company is engaged in Marketing and Distribution of
Networking products in India and SAARC region. The Equities of D-Link (India) Limited are
listed in NSE and BSE Stock exchanges. Today, D-Link (India) Limited is a key market
player with a nationwide reach, robust product portfolio and superior services in India.
The Company is firmly committed towards delivering high quality, efficient and reliable
Networking products, solutions and services. D-Link India today has 17 branch offices with
State of-the-art D-Link Service Centre (DSC) in 11 cities & is further supported by 38
D-Link Service Partners (DSP) present PAN India. D-Link (India) Limited also has toll free
support helpdesk for its customers.

    For more information, visit http://www.dlink.co.in, or connect on Facebook
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Disney Showcases Biggest Gaming Content Line Up at China Joy

Star Wars(TM): Commander, Marvel Future Fight and Marvel Contest of Champions lead at China's biggest mobile gaming event

SHANGHAI, Aug. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Interactive China showcased a host of international plus locally produced mobile game titles from Star Wars(TM), Marvel and Disney at the China Joy Expo 2015, the country's largest and most significant gaming event, held in Shanghai from July 30(th) to August 2(nd). In addition to showing blockbuster titles Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Future Fight and Star Wars(TM): Commander, Disney signaled its intention to work with local studios to develop world class games for Chinese audiences.

"With Marvel and Star Wars, Disney Interactive has the biggest stories of the year and the biggest intentions to entertain players," said Justin Scarpone, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Disney Interactive Asia. "China is fast becoming the epicenter of gaming in the world and we intend to work with the best developers to deliver high quality games that apply our global IP in a locally relevant and totally engaging format."

Gaming is the largest segment and growth driver for China's Media & Entertainment market. According to iResearch, the gaming market will grow from US$18 billion in 2014 to US$31 billion in 2018 with mobile gaming set to account for 43 percent of the gaming market by 2018. "This is the hottest, most competitive market in the world and by working with leading developers and local studios we intend to ensure Disney's international portfolio of blockbuster games are hits in China too," said Mr. Scarpone.

At a gaming developer forum hosted by Disney Interactive China, industry leaders came together to talk about the biggest stories in games. Kabam, a world leader in creating AAA console quality games for mobile devices spoke about its Marvel slate of games including Marvel Contest of Champions. China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group Ltd (CMGE) the largest publisher and a leading developer of mobile games in China, launched Star Wars(TM): Commander, a combat strategy mobile game and Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher in Asia and globally highlighted the success of Marvel Future Fight.

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"Continuing our efforts of bringing mega hit mobile titles to China, we have worked with Disney Interactive and Marvel Entertainment to develop Marvel Future Fight that applies Marvel IP with Chinese-friendly game system, creating an exciting experience with a differentiated quality for Chinese players entailing RPG lovers as well as casual gamers," said Seungwon Lee, President of Overseas at Netmarble Games.

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"Kabam's deep experience developing AAA mobile games combined with our Beijing-based team's insights allow us to take the global hit Marvel Contest of Champions and rebuild it in China with all the key elements that appeal directly to Chinese audiences," said Kabam Co-Founder and CEO Kevin Chou.

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"Together with Disney Interactive, CMGE co-published and launched Star Wars(TM): Commander in China. The game was the top ranked iPad(R) Free App and ranked No. 4 Free App on overall Apple's App Store    when it launched in the U.S. and we are very excited to bring the title to Chinese fans and game players," said Xiao Jian, CEO of CMGE.

Gu Da Bai Hua, a social influencer who owns 6 million fans on China's social media, expressed his passion for Marvel and Star Wars at the event: "I'm fascinated by the endless imagination and possibilities from Marvel and Star Wars and I'm sure that fans will be as excited as I am and through the mobile games we could explore new stories and stay connected with the universe and galaxy far far away."

At the event, Disney Interactive also announced several upcoming mobile titles that will be co-developed with local partners including Inside Out: Thought Bubbles with iDreamSky, a Pirates of Caribbean themed game with TipCat and a Star Wars themed game with Digital Sky.

ABOUT DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings our Company's stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps and console games. DCPI comprises two main lines of business: Disney Consumer Products (DCP), and Disney Interactive (DI). The combined segment is home to world class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY IN CHINA

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise with five business segments. Disney's first animation screened in China in the 1930s and today our long association continues with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou with over 3000 employees. The company is focused on creating high-quality entertainment experiences and effectively building local and Disney franchises in China. Disney currently has several established businesses in the country, including studio entertainment, parks and resorts, consumer products (including Disney Store, publishing and Disney English) and interactive, and media networks. Nearly ten years ago in September 2005, Disney opened its doors to its first theme park in China, Hong Kong Disneyland and in 2011 announced ground breaking for Shanghai Disney Resort, a joint venture with Shanghai Shendi Group. In May 2015, the Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disney Resort was topped out, and Disney opened the doors of its first Disney Store in China and largest in the world, in Shanghai. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenues of $48.8 billion in its Fiscal Year 2014. For more information about The Walt Disney Company please visit: http://corporate.disney.go.com/

ABOUT LUCASFILM LTD.

Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. (C) & TM 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

ABOUT MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information visit marvel.com.  (C) 2015 MARVEL

ABOUT NETMARBLE GAMES CORPORATION

Netmarble Games Corp. strives to enrich people's lives by providing great games to global audiences. Based in Seoul, Korea, Netmarble Games Corp. has produced some of the most successful mobile games such as Marvel Future Fight, Raven, Seven Knights, Everyone's Marble, and Monster Taming. The company has more than 2,500 employees worldwide, numerous studios and consistently ranks as a top developer and publisher in Asia and globally. Netmarble Games Corp. has a strategic partnership with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia's largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia's largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMO company, as company shareholders. The company is the largest shareholder to SGN, a leading casual game developer. More information can be found at http://www.netmarble.com.

    --  Marvel Future Fight, is an action RPG game by Netmarble. Players will
        have access to some of the most beloved Marvel characters including the
        Avengers, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the Guardians of the Galaxy,
        complete with their signature moves and abilities that will allow
        players to build their own unstoppable team in the fight against
        well-known villains such as Loki, Doctor Octopus, and Ultron.
    --  Marvel Future Fight performance
        --  Marvel Future Fight has hit the Top 10 charts in 118 countries on
            the App Store and Google Play, while recording 25 million downloads
            worldwide.
        --  In China, gained #2 iPhone download ranking and # 1 iPad download
            ranking; Gained top 10 on YingYongBao gaming Chart
ABOUT KABAM

Kabam, Inc. ("Kabam") creates, develops, and publishes games that are available on mobile devices via its own dedicated channel in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. Valued at more than $1 billion, Kabam is the 6th fastest growing company overall in North America, according to Deloitte LLP. The company has been profitable since 2012. Kabam's Kingdoms of Camelot franchise has grossed more than $250 million, making it one of the top 10 strategy franchises of all time. Kabam has also created four titles that have grossed more than $100 million each in their life. In 2014, Kabam had three titles rank in the Top 50 Grossing apps on the App Store. Kabam has more than 825 employees around the world, with corporate headquarters in San Francisco. The company's investors include Alibaba, Canaan Partners, Google, MGM, Intel, Pinnacle Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Warner Brothers and others. More information about Kabam can be found at http://www.kabam.com.

    --  Marvel Contest of Champions by Kabam, is an action-fighting game
        requiring players to assemble a mighty team of heroes (and villains) and
        undertake various quests to defeat Kang, face the challenge of a
        mysterious new super powerful cosmic competitor, and ultimately battle
        to prevent the total destruction of The Marvel Universe.
    --  Marvel Contest of Champion performance
        --  Marvel Contest of Champions is a top-ten grossing game in 106
            countries on iOS according to App Annie.
ABOUT CMGE

CMGE is the largest publisher and a leading developer of mobile games in China with integrated capabilities across the mobile game value chain. Its fully integrated capabilities include the development, licensing, publishing, distribution and operation of mobile games, primarily in China. Its social games are mainly developed for Android and iOS-based smartphones. CMGE's extensive distribution network includes its proprietary Game Center application, handset pre-installations, application stores and web platforms and mobile network operators. The offices are in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol CMGE. For more corporate and product information, please visit CMGE's website at http://www.cmge.com.

    --  Star Wars(TM): Commander, an action-packed, combat strategy mobile game
        from CMGE that invites players to charge into battle and lead troops to
        victory. Gamers build their base, recruit and train an unstoppable
        force, and challenge players across the Star Wars universe! In the midst
        of the Galactic Civil War, competing forces need allies for their cause.
        The Rebellion rallies for justice and freedom, while the Empire seeks
        control of the galaxy. As an unaligned mercenary returning to Tatooine,
        a pivotal decision must be made: will you side with the Empire's
        strength and technological might, or the Rebellion's heroism and
        resourcefulness? The choice is yours as you rise through the ranks as a
        powerful battlefield commander in this exciting game of strategy and
        competitive galactic combat!
    --  Star Wars(TM): Commander performance
        --  Top performing Star Wars game in the global market and achieved  #1
            on the free download charts in 58 countries. Partner with top
            developer/publisher in China, CMGE to re-build the game from the
            ground up to insure a deep localization and culturalization fit for
            the local Chinese market.
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CONTACT: Alannah Hall-Smith (Asia Pacific), +852-2203-2198, Alannah.Hall-Smith@disney.com; Tiffany Huang (China), +86-21-2316-1238, Tiffany.Huang@disney.com; Emma Xu, +86-21-2316-1239, Emma.xu@disney.com