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Global Test Solutions' New Solar Simulation Interface for Programmable DC Power Supplies Now Available in USA

Simulates photovoltaic curves with fast response

ESCONDIDO, Calif., July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Test Solutions is launching a new photovoltaic Simulation Interface for the SM3300 Series of Programmable DC Power Supplies, (INT MOD SIM) just in time for the Intersolar North American Exhibition, July 14-16 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. From inverter designers to solar installers, the INT MOD SIM simulates photovoltaic I-V curves with fast response ideal for testing Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT). The Simulation Interface Module is a user-installable plug&play option for SM3300 Series programmable DC power supplies.

The Simulation Interface for SM3300 is useful in typical applications such as:

    --  Simulation of photovoltaic I-V curves
    --  Testing dynamic MPPT efficiency according to the EN 50530 standard
    --  Compensation for the voltage drop in load leads without sense wires
    --  Custom programmable table for complex I-V curve simulation
    --  Simulation of foldback current limit.
The INT MOD SIM features high accuracy DC power supply control for simulation of photovoltaic, internal resistance, leadless sensing, and foldback current. The included Windows web interface GUI includes a custom programmable table for programming, simulating and monitoring of complex I-V curves.

The module is 25mm x 77 mm 77 mm and weighs 0.07 kg. For more information about this and other interface modules from Delta Elecktronika, please download the brochure: http://www.delta-elektronika.nl/upload/dts_%20sm3300-interfaces.pdf.

Price and availability

The Series SM3300 3.3kW power supplies start at U.S. $3,295 and the INT MOD SIM Simulation Interface Module from Delta Elektronika is priced at U.S. $150. The modules are available for order with delivery from stock, exclusively from Global Test Solutions in the United States.

About Global Test Solutions
Global Test Solutions provides a wide range of high quality test and measurement instruments and programmable power supplies to the electronics industry, specializing in equipment that addresses solutions in electronic design, manufacturing, and service applications.

GTS represents industry leaders in safety testing, cable and harness testing, power supplies, signal generation, and component test and measurement. GTS is located at 1507 East Valley Parkway, Suite 3-412, Escondido, Calif. 92027. For more information, contact us at (760) 751-2049. See more: http://www.globaltestsolutions.com

For more information, contact:

Debra L. Seifert

Debra Seifert Communications LLC

(503) 626-7539
debra@debraseifert.com

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Al Boom Marine Announce the Arrival of GoPro HERO4 Session and HERO+LCD in the Middle East

DUBAI, UAE, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Al Boom Marine, the official distributors of GoPro in the Middle East, officially
announce the arrival of the HERO4 Session and the HERO+LCD. The HERO4 Session is the
smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro yet. 50% smaller and 40% lighter than GoPro's
best-selling HERO4 Black and Silver cameras, HERO4 Session packs GoPro's Emmy(R)
Award-winning image quality and performance into an exciting new low-profile form factor.
Like the entry-level HERO, the HERO+ LCD is built directly into its waterproof housing.
The HERO4 Session will retail for AED 1,599 MSRP and the HERO+LCD will retail for AED
1,199 MSRP at authorized GoPro retailers across the Middle East.

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    "We are incredibly excited about the launch of the HERO4 Session and the HERO+LCD in
the Middle East. With enhanced user experience features and meticulous design, GoPro has
listened to the market and delivered a perfect solution," said Mark Kotze, Head of Tech
for Al Boom Marine. "We are looking forward to seeing them in use across the region."

    HERO4 Session captures GoPro-quality 1080p60, 720p100 and 1440p30 video along with
eight megapixel photos in Single, Burst and Time Lapse modes. It features many of the same
innovative features found in GoPro's best-selling HERO4 Black and Silver cameras,
including SuperView(TM), Protune and Auto Low Light recording modes. An expanded set of
controls and settings can be accessed when using the GoPro App or Smart Remote.

    Operating HERO4 Session is very simple. A short press of the shutter button quickly
powers the camera on and video recording begins automatically. A long press of the shutter
button powers the camera on and triggers Time Lapse photo capture. Press the shutter
button again to save video or photo content and power the camera off. This simple one
button design drastically improves the speed and convenience of capturing life moments as
they happen.

    HERO4 Session is built to GoPro's famous rugged standards and is waterproof to 33 feet
(10 meters) without the need for a separate waterproof housing. It features a sleek frame
mounting system that is compatible with GoPro's expansive array of mounts.  An innovative
dual microphone system dynamically switches sound recording between microphones to reduce
wind noise during activities. Audio performance during water-based activities has been
dramatically improved thanks to HERO4 Session's waterproof design that eliminates the need
for a separate waterhousing, which can often muffle sounds. For detailed information on
the HERO4 Session, please visit http://www.gopro.com.

    HERO+LCD is described as all-in-one awesome + touch-display convenience. Capturing
life-like high definition 1080p60 video and 8MP photos, the HERO+LCD features a convenient
touch display for easy shot framing, settings control and access to an all-new in-camera
video trimming feature.

    Rugged and waterproof to 131' (40m), HERO+ LCD also includes advanced features like
HiLight Tagging and in-camera video trimming to make it easier to identify and share your
favorite moments. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(R) connect the HERO+LCD to your GoPro
App-enabled smartphone or tablet for easy camera control and shot preview when your camera
is mounted or out of reach. Full specification on the HERO+LCD can be found on
http://www.gopro.com.

    About Al Boom Marine: 

    Al Boom Marine started as a distribution company selling Eye-wear, Apparel, Footwear,
Equipment and Accessories from its popular Water-sports, Surf and Lifestyle brands across
the GCC to major Sports and Optical Accounts. With the distribution of GoPro, their
customer list now includes top electronic retail chains across the GCC. We currently have
more than 220 active wholesale accounts. The wholesale business within UAE is serviced by
our own fleet of delivery vehicles.

    For more information, visit http://www.gopro.com or connect with GoPro on Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/GoProMiddleEast ], or Instagram
[https://instagram.com/gopromiddleeast ].

    GOPRO(R) and HERO(R) are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc. in the
United States and other countries.

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CONTACT: For Media Enquiries: Darren Brews, PR & Marketing Manager for Al Boom Marine, Email: Darren@alboommarine.com, Tel : +971-4-289-4858 , Mob : +971-56-705-9908

Atmel Ships World's Highest-Performing ARM Cortex-M7 based MCUs With Atmel | SMART SAM S/E Series Targeting IoT and Industrial Markets

Offering Extensive Software Ecosystem and Third Party Support, Advanced Memory and Connectivity, Atmel | SMART ARM Cortex-M7-based MCUs Deliver 50% More Performance than Closest Competitor

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(®) Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch solutions, today announced it is shipping in mass production the highest performing ARM(®) Cortex(®)-M based MCUs on the market, the Atmel | SMART(TM) SAM S70 and E70 series.

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With 50% higher performance than the closest competitor, larger configurable SRAM, larger embedded Flash and high-bandwidth peripherals, these devices offer the ideal mix of connectivity, memory and performance. The SAM S70 and E70 series allow customers to scale-up performance and deliver SRAM and system functionality, while keeping the Cortex-M processor family ease-of-use and maximizing software reuse.

"As a lead partner for the ARM Cortex-M7-based MCUs, we are excited to ship volume units of our SAM E70 and S70 MCUs to worldwide customers," said Jacko Wilbrink, Sr. Marketing Director, Atmel Corporation. "Our SAM E70 and SAM S70 series deliver a robust memory and connectivity feature set, along with extensive software and third party support, enabling next-generation industrial, consumer and IoT designers the ability to differentiate their applications in a demanding market. We are working with hundreds of customers worldwide on a variety of applications using the new ARM Cortex-M7-based MCUs and look forward to mass adoption of these devices."

The devices deliver over four times the performance of current Atmel | SMART ARM Cortex-M based MCUs. Running at speeds up to 300 MHz and embedding larger configurable SRAM up to 384 KB and higher bandwidth peripherals, the new devices offer designers the right connectivity, SRAM and peripheral mix for industrial and connectivity designs. The SAM S70 and E70 devices also offer advanced memory architectures with up to 384KB of multi-port SRAM memory out of which 256KB can be configured as tightly coupled memory delivering zero wait state access at 300MHz. All devices come with high-speed USB Host and Device with on-chip high-speed USB PHY and Flash memory densities of 512kB, 1MB and 2MB. 

The Atmel | SMART ARM Cortex-M7-based MCUs are supported by ARM ecosystem partners on development tools and real-time operating system (RTOS) board support packages (BSPs) accelerating time-to-market. Software development tools are available on Atmel Studio, the ARM Keil MDK-ARM and IAR Embedded Workbench. Operating system support include Express Logic ThreadX, FreeRTOS, Keil(®) RTX, NuttX and Segger embOS. A comprehensive set of peripheral driver examples and open source middleware is provided in Atmel's Software Package.

"Atmel has developed a global network of ecosystem partners that deliver hardware and software solutions for the Atmel SMART Cortex-M7 MCU," said Steve Pancoast, Vice President of Software Applications, Tools and Development, Atmel. "Atmel's robust, easy-to-use development platform along with our partners' advanced development platforms offer developers the opportunity to use the best tools and services to bring their designs quickly to market. Atmel continues to expand our partner program to bring the best tools and solutions to our customers."

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Availability and Pricing
Production quantities of the SAM E70 and SAM S70 series are available now. To help accelerate a design, an Atmel Xplained development kit is also available today to support these devices. Pricing for the SAM S70 starts at $5.34 in 64-pin LQFP package and 512KB on-chip flash for 10k-piece quantities. The Atmel Xplained board is USD $136.25.

More Information

Atmel | SMART SAM S Series: http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/arm/sam-s.aspx
Atmel | SMART SAM E Series: http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/arm/sam-e.aspx
Atmel YouTube Channel: http://www.atmel.com/youtube
Embedded Design Blog: http://www.atmelcorporation.wordpress.com
Twitter: http://www.atmel.com/twitter
LinkedIn: http://www.atmel.com/linkedin
Facebook: http://www.atmel.com/facebook

About Atmel Corporation

Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with intelligent and connected solutions focused on the industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.

©2015 Atmel Corporation. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, Enabling Unlimited Possibilities(®), AVR(®), and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation in U.S. and other countries. ARM(®), Cortex(®) and others are the registered trademarks or trademarks of ARM Ltd. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contact:

Agnes Toan, Sr. Communications Manager
agnes.toan@atmel.com
(408) 487-2963

PARTNER QUOTES

Express Logic
"With over 2 billion deployments, our ThreadX RTOS has established a reputation for reliability and high performance, directly aligning it with the  ARM Cortex M7 and its focus as a fast, easy-to-use solution for the IoT and industrial markets," said William E. Lamie, President, Express Logic. "We are excited to support early ARM partners such as Atmel on the ARM Cortex M7-based MCUs for next-generation, high performance applications. With Atmel's ultra-high performance Atmel | SMART SAM E70 and S70 families, the ThreadX RTOS enables many advanced features to help developers quickly--and seamlessly--get to market."

IAR
"IAR Embedded Workbench provides a complete and powerful integrated development environment enabling developers to use the full potential of the Atmel | SMART ARM Cortex M7-based MCUs," said Stefan Skarin, CEO, IAR Systems. "We've collaborated with Atmel for over a decade and have worked closely with them on the ARM Cortex M7-based MCUs. Developers using Atmel MCUs can be confident our comprehensive development tools enable them to create reliable code with maximized performance and get their products faster to market."

Keil
"The Keil Microcontroller Development Kit seamlessly supports the latest ARM Cortex-M processors by providing developers with flexible tools to implement their applications," said Reinhard Keil, Director, Microcontroller Tools, Development Solutions Group, ARM. "As a lead partner of the Cortex-M7, Atmel has worked closely with ARM to ensure developers have powerful software environments for the most demanding embedded applications running on Atmel SAM E70 and S70 devices."

NuttX
"The NuttX RTOS focuses on deeply embedded environments and are compatible with 8- and 32-bit architectures," said Gregory Nutt, Author, NuttX.  "NuttX is an open source, royalty free RTOS available under the non-restrictive BSD license that works seamlessly with the Atmel ARM Cortex M7 solutions, with the option to scale with our rich set of files, libraries and standard Unix-like environment. We are thrilled to support the Atmel ARM Cortex M7 architecture for next-generation applications."

Segger
"As one of the first tool vendors to support the ARM Cortex-M7 architecture, we ensure that early adopters can exploit the full potential of these high-performance devices," said Dirk Akemann, Partnership Marketing Manager at SEGGER Microcontroller. "We worked closely with ARM and Atmel from day one to ensure our J-Link debug probes and middleware products work seamlessly for developers using ARM Cortex-M7 architecture. We are excited to support Atmel's ARM Cortex-M7-based MCUs."

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D-Link Now Shipping High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Router

Latest Router Boasts High Power Amplifiers for Extreme Coverage Throughout the Home

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced immediate availability of the new AC1750 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-859). The AC1750 router boasts high-power amplifiers that deliver better Wi-Fi coverage for all connected Wi-Fi devices. Leveraging dual-band speeds of 450Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1300Mbps (5GHz), the DIR-859 delivers fast wireless speeds, improved coverage and reliable connections to support HD streaming and other demanding applications. The AC1750 router also comes with the newly redesigned user interface so installing and managing your home network is easier than ever.

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"With this new high performance AC1750 router, users can enjoy wider wireless coverage throughout their home," said Ken Loyd, director of product marketing, consumer, D-Link Systems, Inc. "High Power Amplifiers provide the additional coverage needed to connect more Wi-Fi devices."

Users will be able to stream HD multimedia across their homes without interruption using the fastest wireless connectivity technology available today. The DIR-859 comes with a guest zone that will assign the 2.4GHz band for simple tasks such as surfing the web and checking emails, while assigning the low-interference 5GHz band for more bandwidth intense tasks such as streaming HD media and playing online games. Furthermore, for ultra-fast wired connectivity, this 11AC Router is equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports enabling wired speeds of up to 1000Mbps.

The three external antennas, along with the high power amplifiers, will give digital video and audio aficionados the ultimate coverage and range needed for the best viewing experience.

The DIR-859 also features D-Link's latest user interface, making it easier than ever to control a network right from a smartphone or tablet device with touch-friendly layout. Enabling parental controls, blocking unwanted devices, monitoring internet activity, and creating Wi-Fi guest networks has never been simpler. This router also supports simple setup using a mobile phone or tablet with the free Quick Router Setup (QRS) app.

More about the DIR-859:

    --  11AC Wi-Fi Dual Band Connectivity - Speeds of up to 1300 Mbps on the
        5GHz band and 450Mbps on the 2.4GHz band for maximum throughput with
        less Wi-Fi interference
    --  Extreme Coverage - Built-in high-powered amplifiers provide better
        signal throughout your home
    --  Gigabit Ethernet Ports - Four 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports provide
        high-speed wired connectivity
    --  Brand New GUI - New intuitive user interface for simple management of a
        wireless network; optimized for mobile devices with touch enabled
        controls and designed to give users quick access to status and
        management of their router and connected devices
    --  Traffic Prioritization - Advanced QoS engine distributes traffic
        optimally across both wireless bands to guarantee the best performance
    --  Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Push button for easy connection to a wireless
        network
    --  Backward Compatible - Works with existing Wi-Fi devices (802.11n/g)
    --  Secure Wireless Encryption - Uses WPA(TM) or WPA2(TM) security
    --  Easy Setup - Get online in minutes with the Quick Router Setup (QRS)
        mobile app
Pricing & Availability
The AC1750 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-859) is available now for an estimated price of $99.99 at Amazon.com and throughout D-Link's vast network of retail and e-tail outlets. Detailed specifications are available online at D-Link's website.

About D-Link
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. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/dlink) or D-Link's blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

D-Link, mydlink, and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2015. D-Link. All Rights Reserved

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from draft IEEE 802.11ac specifications. D-Link makes no warranties as to forward compatibility with future standards or compatibility with draft 802.11ac devices from other manufacturers. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range.

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CONTACT: Daniel Kelley, D-Link Systems, Inc., 714.885.6235, dan.kelley@dlink.com, or Ashley Nakano, Walt & Company, 408.369.7200, ext. 1051, anakano@walt.com

Web Site: http://dlink.com

MasterCard and PAY.ON Partner to Deliver MasterPass Acceptance to Over 110 Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and More Than 56,000 Web Shops

MUNICH and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    MasterCard and PAY.ON have joined forces to enhance the MasterPass digital wallet
solution by making MasterPass immediately available to more than 110 payment service
providers (PSPs) via PAY.ON's white label global payment gateway
[https://www.payon.com/solutions?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
. This advanced digital payment technology is available to more than 56,000 web
shops worldwide that route payments through PAY.ON's partners. "MasterPass offers
merchants - on the web, via in-app payments on mobile devices, and, in the future, in
stores - a user-friendly solution that simplifies payment for customers by bundling
together multiple payment and customer loyalty cards, and minimizing shopping cart
abandonment," said David Klemm, Head of Acceptance Development Germany at MasterCard.

    Wolfgang Berner, Senior Vice President Product at PAY.ON, said: "We are pleased to
further build upon our close partnership with MasterCard. With MasterPass, merchants and
shoppers have a multifunctional payment method that allows for centralized and secure use
of all available online payment methods. This sets a new standard for digital wallets, or
eWallets."

    MasterPass simplifies payment processes 

    When shoppers have to repeatedly enter account details and address information, it
leads to higher rates of shopping cart abandonment. The continuing trend toward shopping
on mobile devices therefore requires innovative, customer and merchant-friendly payment
solutions. With MasterPass, MasterCard is focused on the consumer desire for a fast,
secure and simple payment option. MasterPass combines several technologies for the first
time, creating a digital wallet that stores payment and shipping information in a highly
secure data center at the issuing bank, and then automatically transmits cardholder
information to the merchant during the payment process. Payment is therefore reduced to a
few clicks, and due to the connection with the bank's internal systems, is quicker, easier
to use, and more secure. Unlike some competing products, MasterPass is not a niche
solution, but rather aims to make digital wallet payments ubiquitous for users. Merchants
who implement MasterPass have a significant opportunity to improve customer retention.

    PAY.ON's COPYandPAY offers immediate integration of MasterPass in an active, fully set
up widget-based payment page  

    PAY.ON and MasterPass offer the latest payment technology and follow the same
principle; ultimate simplicity and efficiency for end users. MasterPass is available via
PAY.ON's COPYandPAY
[https://docs.oppwa.com/tutorials?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
, which allows merchants to quickly enable payment processing within their
online shop by incorporating a few lines of code. The fully set-up, immediately active
payment page includes nearly 100 payment methods and comprehensive fraud prevention tools.

    Wolfgang Berner, Senior Vice President Product at PAY.ON, concluded: "COPYandPAY's
widget-based payment page requires one single, unified API to connect to PSPs globally. It
is fully PCI-compliant and links to more than 300 acquirers and alternative payment
methods worldwide. Immediate integration of MasterPass into COPYandPAY reinforces the
suitability of our widget-based payment page for PSPs and their merchants looking for the
perfect payment set-up".

    Follow MasterCard on Twitter: @MasterCardNews
[https://twitter.com/MasterCardNews?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
or @MasterCardDE
[https://twitter.com/MastercardDE?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
, talk with us on the Cashless Conversations blog
[http://newsroom.mastercard.com/blog/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
and subscribe
[http://newsroom.mastercard.com/subscribe/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
to the latest news at the Engagement Bureau
[http://newsroom.mastercard.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
.

    Follow PAY.ON on Twitter: @PAYON_com
[https://twitter.com/PAYON_com?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
, catch up with the latest news on the Official PAY.ON Blog
[http://blog.payon.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ],
or subscribe to the PAY.ON Newsletter
[https://www.payon.com/contact?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
.

    About MasterCard 

    MasterCard (NYSE: MA), http://www.mastercard.com
[http://www.mastercard.com/index.html?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
, is an international payments and technology company.

    With the fastest payment processing network in the world, MasterCard connects
consumers, banks, merchants, governments and companies in more than 210 countries and
territories. MasterCard products and services make daily business transactions simpler,
more secure and more efficient for all stakeholders. This applies to purchases and travel
as well as corporate management and financial administration.

    About PAY.ON 

    PAY.ON delivers white label global payment gateway solutions to payment service
providers, ISOs, acquirers, ISVs, and VARs, enabling them to fully outsource payment
transaction processing or integrate a gateway-to-gateway solution. The core payment
gateway provides cross-border payment processing, PCI-compliant merchant boarding, and
access to more than 300 domestic and international acquirers and alternative payment
methods. Modular solutions are configured to specific business cases, with additional
fraud prevention tools, monitoring and reporting, and business services. PAY.ON enables
payment providers to rapidly increase international revenues, reduce costs and risk, and
accelerate market expansion.

    Headquartered in Munich, PAY.ON has subsidiaries and representation in New York, Hong
Kong, Salzburg, Manila, London, and Sydney.

    For more information, visit http://www.payon.com
[https://www.payon.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=press%20release&utm_campaign=MasterPass ]
.

       
         
        Media contacts: 
        Christopher Taine 
        PR Manager 
        PAY.ON AG 
        +49-(0)-8945230 557 
        Christopher.Taine@payon.com 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        Thorsten Klein, MasterCard 
        Tel: +49-(0)163 / 480-88-33 
        E-Mail: thorsten_klein@mastercard.com 
        http://www.twitter.com/MasterCardDE 
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        Jan Bohler, WBCO 
        Tel: +49-(0)69 / 13-38-80-41 
        E-Mail: j.boehler@wbco.de 

     

PAY.ON AG

element1 Smartwatch With First Kinetic Battery

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    The element1 could well be the first smartwatch that doesn't require charging; the
battery on board the device, which has just hit Indiegogo
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, is fuelled by kinetic energy.

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    The element1 combines the classic watch design with great technical features. You can
use it to track your fitness improvement and the music player with 2 GB is the perfect
supporter for your sport activities. Connect your headphones with your element1 over mini
USB or secure bluetooth connection.

    The navigation helps you to find the right way and the weather app shows if you need
an umbrella or not. The element1 is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone. You
can choose between 3 modes of notification to be informed, but not disturbed.  

    You can buy four different fruit-colours. Black currant, apple-green, lychee or
blueberry-lime.

    The LCD touchscreen has a resolution of 240 x 240 pixel and the case a diameter of
1.69 inch. More sizes are planned for the future. The user is able to choose between many
languages.

    Number One Inc. is green-minded, that's why the packaging of the element1 can be used
as a cereal bowl afterwards.

    The polycarbonate element1 is only the beginning. A steel version is following and a
kinetic battery will be available in 2016. It provides the element1 with sufficient power
by natural movements. This will revolutionize the smartwatch market. It can extend the
standby time up to 3 weeks and more, depending on the movement.

    The first smartwatches will be delivered in December 2015. If you fancy wearing one,
$99 is the pledge you need to make.  

    Number One Inc. is a company with international creative folk, young designers and
engineers.

    INDIEGOGO-CAMPAIGN:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/element1-the-new-smartwatch-with-kinetic-battery/x/10731161#/story

       
         
        Contact: R. Landbrecht (Marketing & Communication) | Number One Inc. 
        Phone: +1-904-6385035 
        E: megaphone@numberone.world 

     

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HTC Makes Premium Smartphones Affordable With New HTC Desire® Lineup

New HTC Desire smartphones make flagship features and stand-out design affordable and broadly available at prepaid and postpaid carriers beginning this month

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC America Inc., a leader in mobile innovation, announces the release of four new HTC Desire LTE smartphones - the HTC Desire 626, HTC Desire 626s, HTC Desire 526 and HTC Desire 520 - designed to make premium smartphones affordable and accessible to all. HTC brings many of the same features found in its flagship HTC One® M9 to a premium and modern design that will withstand the test of time.

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"At HTC, we don't think you should have to sacrifice or settle if you are looking for an affordable smartphone. That is why we are bringing the absolute best affordable smartphones to market with the HTC Desire lineup," said Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC America. "Our Desire smartphones bring the premium experiences, performance and style of our flagship smartphone at an incredible price."

Bold, personal design meets high performance

The new HTC Desire smartphones represent the intersection of modern style and performance. The seamless construction combined with the latest in color combinations delivers stand-out style that will continue to look great over time.

The HTC Desire 626 and HTC Desire 626s have a 5-inch screen and come in an array of dual color combinations, including Marshmallow White, Gray Lava, Blue Lagoon, Marine White and White Birch. The HTC Desire 526 has a 4.7-inch screen and comes in Stealth Black, and the HTC Desire 520 has a 4.5-inch screen and comes in Steel Gray.

Personal style isn't only on the surface. With HTC Sense® 7, the new HTC Desire smartphones can be customized with HTC Themes, HTC BlinkFeed® and HTC Sense Home applications. 

HTC Themes pull color and textural elements from a favorite photo to modify the look of apps, color scheme and home screen. HTC Themes also provides an opportunity to create and share a theme with the HTC community, or just browse and download one created by other HTC users.

The HTCSense Home is an intelligent widget that automatically curates apps based on usage and location. It is contextually aware of location, time of day and preferred apps at home, work or on the go. While exploring a new city, HTCBlinkFeed intelligently recommends restaurants near you and recommended by friends during mealtimes.

As LTE devices with quad-core processors, the HTC Desire 626, HTC Desire 626s, HTC Desire 526 and HTC Desire 520 offer speedy uploads and downloads while keeping up with multitasking between apps. A 2000 mAh battery and expandable memory further enhance the power of the new HTC Desire line.

A better way to relive favorite memories

The HTC Desire 626 and HTC Desire 626s' 5-inch, HD 720 pixel screen beautifully displays photos, video and multimedia content with an immersive smartphone experience. HTC One Gallery syncs with Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive and Dropbox accounts and brings photos together in a single location to make finding, searching and viewing easier than ever.

Zoe®, a signature HTC app that comes preloaded, makes it especially easy to share visual stories of experiences with friends and family in a more dynamic way.  Zoe Highlights combine favorite photos and video with music to bring the experience to life.  The HTC Desire line comes with an 8MP primary camera and video captured by HD 720p video recording capabilities. The HTC Desire 626 has a 5MP front-facing camera while the HTC Desire 626s, HTC Desire 526 and HTC Desire 520 come with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

Availability

The HTC Desire 626, HTC Desire 626s, HTC Desire 526 and HTC Desire 520 will be widely available in a variety of colors from major prepaid and postpaid U.S. wireless providers including AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Sprint Prepaid, T-Mobile, Tracfone, Verizon Wireless and Virgin Mobile USA. Each provider will confirm the colors and models it's carrying, beginning this week and through the coming months. Follow @HTCUSA and visit http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-desire-626 for more information.

About HTC

HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com

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Asia Plantation Capital Launches Tree Eye Monitoring

SINGAPORE, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- After several years of detailed research into the best and most efficient methods available to monitor the growth and provide additional security to its high value plantations, Singapore-based Asia Plantation Capital has applied for a patent on a new system which is based on computerised aerial drones, linked to a central control system and programmed to monitor their plantations.

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This new system has been successfully tested over the last nine months on plantations in Thailand and is now set for implementation on all the company's high value plantations and installations.

"Over the last few years, we have tested and installed various systems on our plantations as part of our constant policy of research and development. This includes remote sensors for soil temperature, rainfall, nutrients, tree growth sensors and humidity which are supplied by Singapore-based Bio machines," says CEO Barry Rawlinson. "Real time camera monitoring has always been proven to be problematic on large scale plantations that stretch over substantial areas."

The use of these latest aerial camera drones, which are equipped with GPS tracking and the function to set pre-determined flight paths, allows for consistent coverage of plantations, delivery of valuable real-time growth and photographic data to management teams on the ground.

Asia Plantation Capital is working on developing this into a web portal application to allow clients and tree owners to regularly receive updated aerial images of trees on the plantations. Previous systems have proved unreliable due to extremities of climate and the remote nature of many plantation sites, causing fixed cameras to fog up and relay poor images.

Additionally, drones can cover huge areas in minutes, and also allow Asia Plantation Capital's trained operators to zoom in on the areas they want, even individual trees. The added security benefits include being able to patrol large scale plantations in minutes, at any time of day and night, with night vision cameras being a massive benefit.

First developed in-house by Asia Plantation Capital's IT departments and forestry managers, the company intends to further develop this technology for commercial usage by other plantation and agricultural companies under the Asia Plantation Capital brand.

Major uses of the Tree Eye System include monitoring work progress, harvest processes and providing physical security measures. In addition, the system brings, to daily operations, an entirely new monitoring facility with the ability to reach inaccessible areas in minutes. Some of the species grown on plantations, like agarwood, teak and palm oil, have extremely high values. Ensuring the safe delivery from plantation and processing to the end product is always a principle concern of plantation owners -- one which Asia Plantation Capital puts to rest.

Notes for Editors:

About Asia Plantation Capital

Quick facts:

    --  US$ 600 million - combined value of assets owned and under management
    --  US$ 53.5 million - turnover in the last financial year

Asia Plantation Capital is the owner and operator of a diverse range of commercial plantation and farming businesses across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world, and is part of the Asia Plantation Capital Group of associated companies. Its focus is on multicultural and diverse plantation projects geared to the domestic and commercial demands of the countries in which it operates. Working closely with, and supporting local communities, is an underlying core principle of the Asia Plantation Capital business, providing social and cultural support, as well as investment, to move these communities away from deforestation and illegal logging activities, previously seen as a main source of income in some regions of Asia. Established officially in 2008 (although operating privately since 2002) the group now has plantation and agricultural projects on four continents, with operational projects at various stages in Thailand, Malaysia, China, Laos, India, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, North America and Europe.

Promoting the use of sustainable and certified wood is the best way of preventing deforestation, protecting biodiversity, and combating poverty in the tropical rainforest regions. For the yachting sector (a major user of teak) which strives for excellence and which is already involved in environmental efforts, this is also a way of ensuring that no wood from illegal logging is used.

http://www.asiaplantationcapital.com

For further information, please contact:-

Adrian Heng

Group Marketing Director
Email:adrian.heng@asiaplantationcapital.com
Office: +65-6222-3386
Mobile: +65-9750-7440

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Asia Plantation Capital

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Global Switch Singapore Joins its Sydney Counterpart on the Superloop

SINGAPORE, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Global Switch, one of the leading large-scale, carrier-neutral, multi-tenanted data centre providers across Europe and Asia-Pacific has announced that customers in its Singapore facility are now able to connect to the brand new, state-of-the-art, dark fibre network operated by Superloop (ASX:SLC), Singapore's newest independent dark fibre wholesale provider. Superloop is already available at Global Switch's data centre campus in Sydney.

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Superloop's core fibre optic network will span upwards of 120 kilometres across Singapore, connecting Global Switch customers to key enterprise buildings, cable landing stations and other regional data centres through a geographically diverse network, called a Superloop. In addition, customers will be able to connect through a single point-to-point or diverse pair of services.

"Superloop is already an important part of the connectivity ecosystem at our Sydney data centre campus and we are delighted to see them bring their expertise and networking knowledge to Singapore", said Eric Formosa Global Switch's Regional Connectivity Director, Asia-Pacific.  "The availability of dark fibre is not only important to the large carriers but provides the security, scalability and economies that is critical to the business models of the world's largest enterprises, internet companies and cloud service providers."

Superloop's dark fibre network is set to revitalise the landscape for how companies purchase dark fibre and will increase the competitive environment within Singapore. This will give Global Switch's customers increased network flexibility and access to the some of the best dark fibre technology in the industry. Superloop's network design enables Global Switch to deliver the resilience and reliability expectations for customers of it's Singapore data centre - "always connected, always on."

"Superloop is excited that the first customer services have now been deployed into Global Switch Singapore, which is one of the most important data centres in the region.  This is a significant milestone and will allow us to continue to deliver Superloop's core network in Singapore." said Daniel Abrahams, Superloop CEO.

About Superloop

Established in 2014, Superloop is an infrastructure provider of dark fibre connectivity services to large network providers and enterprises operating in the Australian and Singapore markets. Bringing innovation to infrastructure, Superloop is building a new independent dark fibre network connecting key points of presence in key Asian markets. Superloop's initial key assets include a 15-year exclusive right to a 130 kilometre fibre network within Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne connecting many of the key data centres within those metropolitan areas.  The company has also recently acquired a strategic underground duct network spanning approximately 120 kilometres in the Asian telecommunications hub of Singapore and is currently undertaking the rollout of its fibre optic network. Once completed, the Singapore fibre optic networks will interconnect major data centre and submarine cable landing station locations.

For more information, visit: http://www.superloop.com  email: sales@superloop.com

About Global Switch

Global Switch is the leading large scale, carrier neutral data centre provider in Europe and Asia-Pacific and is a Reuben Brothers company (see http://www.reubenbrothers.com). Established in 1998, the company has held an unrivalled track record in delivering best-in-class solutions. Global Switch is a vital and strategic partner for customers that require secure and resilient data centre services with scalable capacity and a high level customer service.  The Company's focus is on highly resilient, central, low latency, network dense locations in prime city centre locations and internet hubs close to its customers on the edge of financial and business districts. It is present in eight markets including, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Paris, Singapore and Sydney.  The data centres currently total around 300,000 sq m (3,200,000 sq ft) of floor space and are occupied by a broad range of customers, global and national, large and small including government organisations, financial institutions, enterprises, global systems integrators, telecommunication carriers, managed service providers and other hosting businesses.

For more information, visit: globalswitch.com

For further information please contact:

Ali Ballantine
Group Marketing & Communications Director
Global Switch
+44(0)20-7802-5154
aballantine@globalswitch.com

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Global Switch

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

Global Switch Singapore Joins its Sydney Counterpart on the Superloop

SINGAPORE, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Global Switch, one of the leading large-scale, carrier-neutral, multi-tenanted data
centre providers across Europe and Asia-Pacific has announced that customers in its
Singapore facility are now able to connect to the brand new, state-of-the-art, dark fibre
network operated by Superloop (ASX:SLC), Singapore's newest independent dark fibre
wholesale provider. Superloop is already available at Global Switch's data centre campus
in Sydney.

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    Superloop's core fibre optic network will span upwards of 120 kilometres across
Singapore, connecting Global Switch customers to key enterprise buildings, cable landing
stations and other regional data centres through a geographically diverse network, called
a Superloop. In addition, customers will be able to connect through a single
point-to-point or diverse pair of services.

    "Superloop is already an important part of the connectivity ecosystem at our Sydney
data centre campus and we are delighted to see them bring their expertise and networking
knowledge to Singapore", said Eric Formosa Global Switch's Regional Connectivity Director,
Asia-Pacific.  "The availability of dark fibre is not only important to the large carriers
but provides the security, scalability and economies that is critical to the business
models of the world's largest enterprises, internet companies and cloud service
providers."

    Superloop's dark fibre network is set to revitalise the landscape for how companies
purchase dark fibre and will increase the competitive environment within Singapore. This
will give Global Switch's customers increased network flexibility and access to the some
of the best dark fibre technology in the industry. Superloop's network design enables
Global Switch to deliver the resilience and reliability expectations for customers of it's
Singapore data centre - "always connected, always on."

    "Superloop is excited that the first customer services have now been deployed into
Global Switch Singapore, which is one of the most important data centres in the region.
 This is a significant milestone and will allow us to continue to deliver Superloop's core
network in Singapore." said Daniel Abrahams, Superloop CEO.

    About Superloop 

    Established in 2014, Superloop is an infrastructure provider of dark fibre
connectivity services to large network providers and enterprises operating in the
Australian and Singapore markets. Bringing innovation to infrastructure, Superloop is
building a new independent dark fibre network connecting key points of presence in key
Asian markets. Superloop's initial key assets include a 15-year exclusive right to a 130
kilometre fibre network within Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne connecting many of the key
data centres within those metropolitan areas.  The company has also recently acquired a
strategic underground duct network spanning approximately 120 kilometres in the Asian
telecommunications hub of Singapore and is currently undertaking the rollout of its fibre
optic network. Once completed, the Singapore fibre optic networks will interconnect major
data centre and submarine cable landing station locations.

    For more information, visit: http://www.superloop.com  email:
sales@superloop.com

    About Global Switch 

    Global Switch is the leading large scale, carrier neutral data centre provider in
Europe and Asia-Pacific and is a Reuben Brothers company (see
http://www.reubenbrothers.com). Established in 1998, the company has held an unrivalled
track record in delivering best-in-class solutions. Global Switch is a vital and strategic
partner for customers that require secure and resilient data centre services with scalable
capacity and a high level customer service.  The Company's focus is on highly resilient,
central, low latency, network dense locations in prime city centre locations and internet
hubs close to its customers on the edge of financial and business districts. It is present
in eight markets including, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Paris,
Singapore and Sydney.  The data centres currently total around 300,000 sq m (3,200,000 sq
ft) of floor space and are occupied by a broad range of customers, global and national,
large and small including government organisations, financial institutions, enterprises,
global systems integrators, telecommunication carriers, managed service providers and
other hosting businesses.

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        For further information please contact:

         
        Ali Ballantine 
        Group Marketing & Communications Director 
        Global Switch 
        +44(0)20-7802-5154 
        aballantine@globalswitch.com 

     

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Access Fixtures Releases New Dual Purpose Canopy Wall Packs

WORCESTER, Mass., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures, a US based leader in commercial, industrial, and sports lighting, is announcing the release of a new canopy luminaire that can also be used as a wall pack. Canopy lights are typically installed in the ceiling of a venue, for example under the canopy at a hotel entrance, and have multiple applications including side entrances and parking garages. Wall packs are frequently decorative and illuminate entrances, walkways and parking areas where poles are not feasible options.

"The flexible applications of this product open up a lot of new options for property managers who are looking to add LED lighting to their canopy, building or parking garage," said Access Fixtures CEO, Steven Rothschild. "We now have an LED luminaire that can easily transition from ceiling or wall use and satisfy the needs of the consumer who may have a project that requires either or both."

The new dual purpose luminaires are available in multiple wattages starting with a 21w high output LED version in standard architectural bronze or custom RAL finishing options. They feature a polycarbonate lens, with options for a photocell and dimming capabilities. The luminaire is compatible for installation with lighting controls. Rated at 100,000 hours of operating life, the dual purpose canopy light/wall pack comes with all the benefits of LED lighting, including extreme energy efficiency and virtually no maintenance. Mounted under a canopy, entrance ceiling, or on a wall as a wall pack, these luminaires are ready to ship now.

About Access Fixtures
Access Fixtures offers commercial and sports lighting for less, and features light fixtures with LED, induction, eHID, PS-MH and CFL light sources that are long lasting and energy saving. With custom manufacturing capabilities, Access Fixtures can competitively build and custom finish luminaires and poles to the performance specifications required. Access Fixtures' extensive lineup of interior and exterior lighting fixtures includes products for sports, commercial, industrial, residential and hospitality applications. Luminaire types include wall packs, area lights, bollards, garage lighters, vandal resistant, exit and emergency, high bay, T5HO high bay, low bay, linear fluorescent, track lighting and grow light fixtures. For more information visit Access Fixtures at http://www.AccessFixtures.com.

SOURCE  Access Fixtures

Access Fixtures

CONTACT: Steven Rothschild,  508-657-8600 x1000

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

New sensor enables all measurements on one coordinate measuring machine

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The ZEISS ROTOS roughness sensor enables the standard-compliant measurement of roughness and waviness on a single coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Therefore, all features of a technical drawing can be fully captured with one CMM and displayed in one report. It is no longer necessary to transfer a workpiece to a surface measuring instrument. Various measuring positions can be reached without rechucking and a fully automatic run is possible without the operator influencing the surface measurement.

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The roughness sensor enables a new, simpler workflow in quality assurance and is particularly suitable for the quality inspection of powertrain components. "ZEISS ROTOS creates true added value for customers: the simplified workflow provides more measuring certainty and enormous time savings," says Dr. Dietrich Imkamp from ZEISS Industrial Metrology business group.

ZEISS ROTOS is intended for users that inspect size, position or form on a coordinate measuring machine and also need to measure roughness and waviness on the same workpiece. Instead of clamping the workpiece on a contact stylus instrument, ZEISS ROTOS is used via the stylus changer interface on the probe of the CMM - under full CNC control. The plus for users: this takes just a few seconds compared to the previous several minutes. "Because it is no longer necessary to transport and clamp the part, the susceptibility to errors throughout the process and operator influence are eliminated," states Dr. Imkamp.

Flexible positioning
ZEISS ROTOS can be positioned flexibly to reach most surfaces on a part without rechucking. Furthermore, the sensor features a rotating/tilting axis. The rotary axis can turn a full 360 degrees. The sensor can be tilted perpendicularly via the tilt axis to provide a tilt range of 160 degrees. ZEISS ROTOS is connected to the measuring machine via the ZEISS VAST line of active probes, which dampen interferences from the machine and environment, and also determine the measuring position. Measurement data from ZEISS ROTOS is transmitted via Bluetooth to the analysis computer. The data is then imported into ZEISS CALYPSO software and can be exported with other measurement data in a common report.

In short, the three key benefits of a workflow with ZEISS ROTOS are: improved measuring productivity, reliable and fully automatic measuring runs, and the common report. They are based on the seamless interaction between the sensor, measuring machine and software.

ZEISS ROTOS, the new roughness sensor, is compatible with the ACCURA and PRISMO CMMs from ZEISS Industrial Metrology and is available immediately through local ZEISS representatives.

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CONTACT: Janelle Gregerson, 763-744-2409, janelle.gregerson@zeiss.com

Web Site: http://www.zeiss.com/metrology

LG Launches Enhanced NeON(TM) 2 Solar Panel In United States

LG Solar's Advanced Cello(TM) Technology Delivers Improved Performance, Greater Efficiency

SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics today announced that its most innovative and efficient solar power system ever, the LG NeON 2, will be available in the United States in August.

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Demonstrated here in advance of the Intersolar North America trade show, the LG NeON 2 is equipped with newly developed LG "Cello" technology. The innovative Cello technology consists of 12 thin wires instead of three busbars, which offers significantly improved performance and reliability even over the original NeON(TM) high-performance solar panel. For its "groundbreaking idea and technological innovation," the LG NeON 2 was recognized last month with the Intersolar Europe Photovoltaics Award.

Also new from LG Solar this fall in the United States is the "Mono X® NeON 72," the all-new series of 72-cell solar modules, ideally suited for commercial installations. In addition to traditional rooftop installations, leading applications will include carports and space-constrained ground mounts. Two models will be available, designed to deliver high-efficiency output of up to 360 and 365 watts respectively, in a giant 77- by 39-inch panel. This new series builds on the success of LG's award-winning 60-cell Mono X NeON that uses LG's N-Type double-sided cell structure that allows the light reflected from the rear of the module to be reabsorbed, also generating additional power.

Cello Technology Advances Solar Performance with NeON 2

The flagship LG NeON 2 produces superior power performance with less hassle, creating new standards of quality within the solar power market. Cello -- which stands for Cell Connection, Electrically, Low Loss, Low Stress and Optical Absorption Enhancement -- utilizes circular-shaped wires to scatter light more effectively for better absorption, while reducing the electrical loss by spreading the current with 12 cell busbars.

"The LG NeON 2 combines a new level of performance and flexibility for both home and business owners seeking to gain energy independence," said Ellen Kim, senior vice president of LG Electronics USA's Energy Solutions business. "With this latest breakthrough product, LG continues to stay one step ahead in the industry, exemplifying the kind of innovation required to help alleviate today's environmental challenges."

The NeON 2 is ideal for homeowners who want to maximize the energy production potential within a limited rooftop space. The 320W NeON 2 boasts 6.4 kWp capacity with 20 modules (60 cells) while the capacity of a 285W p-type Mono with the same number of modules generates only 5.7 kWp and the capacity of a 255W p-type Poly with the same number of modules generates only 5.1kWp.

NeON 2 Means Seamless Installation and More Efficient Performance

LG's highly efficient panel allows for seamless installation in a module array on the roof regardless of its surrounding environment. Due to the special benefits it provides, the NeON 2 is suitable for installation in large-scale systems as its 60 cells can achieve higher power output than some 72-cell modules. "Balance of System" features have been incorporated into the NeON 2 to reduce the total number of strings, based on its higher efficiency and lower voltage.

As a result of the improved temperature coefficient of the LG NeON 2, it can generate more electricity on a sunny day and even performs more efficiently on cloudy days. Whereas conventional p-type modules suffer from Light Induced Degradation (LID), the NeON 2 modules use n-type Multi-Wire Busbar (MWB) cells for increased performance and reliability. As a result, the annual degradation has been reduced by a maximum of 2 percent in the first year and not more than 0.6 percent in the following 24 years. This means that users will receive at least 83.6 percent of the initial output after 25 years, as opposed to 81.2 percent from previous generations. Moreover, given the NeON 2's improved firmness, which is a result of a reinforced frame design, LG has extended the product warranty to 12 full years.

For more information on LG's full lineup of energy efficient solar offerings, please visit http://www.lgsolarusa.com.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $56 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. http://www.lg.com.

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CONTACT: Kim Regillio, 847-941-8184, kim.regillio@lge.com; Jori Fine, 312-397-6068, jori.fine@lg-one.com

Plug In & Drive Auto Insurance - NYCM Insurance Launches inControl Powered by IMS' Award Winning DriveSync Connected Car Platform

inControl program launched by NYCM focuses on teen driver safety using IMS' usage-based insurance solution

EDMESTON, NY, July 14, 2015 /CNW/ - New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company (NYCM) announces the introduction of inControl(TM), an innovative usage-based insurance (UBI) program, using the UBI Intelligence solution by Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS), creators of the DriveSync® connected car platform.

Usage-based insurance is one of the many connected car services made possible by the DriveSync platform. "IMS' DriveSync connected car technology continues to be the top choice for insurance companies focused on driver safety leveraging telematics," said Ben Dailey, Executive Director of US Sales and Business Development. "We are pleased to bring NYCM our latest usage-based insurance solution, backed by end-to-end operations, logistics and customer support that is easy and quick to deploy."

With inControl, teenage drivers and parents can customize email and text alerts to measure and monitor harsh braking, harsh acceleration, speeding, unauthorized driving times and unapproved driving locations. To collect driving information, a device is plugged into the OBD-II port (typically found below the dashboard in any vehicle manufactured after 1996), enabling drivers to have access to real-time information about their driving habits through a web portal. By enrolling in the NYCM inControl program, eligible drivers receive a 10% participation discount on their auto insurance premium for the first twelve months. Based on real-time driving behaviors, policy holders could also be eligible to save up to 30% on their renewal premium.

NYCM is focused on providing auto insurance customers with tools and technology that create safer driving experiences, signified by the launch of inControl. The program is available for customers of all ages, however the greatest benefit has been found among teenagers.  "The teenage driver coaching features made a significant improvement in both driver behavior and peace of mind for families in our market trials," said Mike Perrino, First Senior Vice President of Product Management, "Our partnership with IMS, and the development of our inControl solution, has allowed us to introduce innovative usage-based insurance technology in a very sensible yet meaningful way."

To learn more about inControl, visit http://www.nycm.com.

About Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS)
Established in 1999, IMS is a leader in connected car technology that enables drivers to be safer, smarter and greener. The unique approach of converging in-car infotainment, automotive telematics and wireless technology has resulted in an impressive range of solutions. From insurance and government, to fleets and everyday drivers, IMS technology revolutionizes industries. For more information, visit http://www.intellimec.com.

About New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Company (NYCM)
NYCM Insurance, headquartered in Edmeston, N.Y., is a property and casualty insurance carrier providing coverage to residents and businesses in New York since 1899. The company offers automobile, homeowner, mobile home, umbrella and commercial policies and is rated "A+" by A.M. Best Company. For more information, call 800-234-6926 or visit http://www.nycm.com.

SOURCE  Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.

Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.

CONTACT: For media inquiries, please contact: Brian Halk, Director, Marketing (IMS), 519-883-2956, bhalk@intellimec.com

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

World's Most Realistic Video Gaming Gun Unveils New Features, Celebrities Worry The Delta Six Improves Real Marksmanship Skills

MIAMI, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- After raising over $200,000 on Kickstarter, anticipation surrounds The Delta Six Video Game Gun Controller for First Person Shooters. With a realistic design and functions, there is nothing comparable on today's market. The company recently announced the launch of new features that work to enhance the shooting experience for the player. The device now provides real recoil when firing, an optional railing system, a more realistic weight and rapid fire abilities, and improved coding makes aim more representative of a real firearm.

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The sales of The Delta Six continue to rise despite controversy. Met with excitement from supporters and criticism from a small vocal group of opposition, The Delta Six is a very hot topic of conversation in video gamer circles and beyond. IGN states, "It takes the action of Call of Duty and brings it to life while making you look like a total bad ass."

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump weighed in on this issue, tweeting, "Video game violence & glorification must be stopped -- it is creating monsters!" Other celebrities have publicly criticized The Delta Six and company owner, David Kotkin. Piers Morgan was so adamant about the product he refused to shake Kotkin's hand after a televised interview. However, Morgan's studio staff rushed up to Kotkin to find out where they could purchase The Delta Six. Barbara Walters also lambasted Kotkin for creating The Delta Six when he appeared on The View.

The people who see this and complain that the Delta improves marksmanship is like saying a knife is too sharp and shouldn't be sold. "You then have a lot of people wanting that knife," said David Kotkin, Owner of The Delta Six.

The Delta Six is compatible with all major gaming systems, including the Oculus Rift, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and the PC.  A very exciting video shows The Delta Six in action at http://youtu.be/vTF65QaRVZo.

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Opening of Haier America Opens Technology and Design Center of Excellence Set to Deliver Indiana $10 Million in Annual Economic Impact

Indiana State and Local Officials Join Haier to Celebrate $2.8 Million Investment in U.S. Technology Job Creation

WAYNE, N.J., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier America announced the opening of a Technology and Design Center of Excellence in Evansville, Indiana, which will create 50 high-wage technology jobs and bolster the local economy. The 30,000-square-foot research and development center, located at 900 W. Pennsylvania, will support Haier's expansion in the United States, positioning the global leader in home appliances and consumer electronics at the forefront of American design and manufacturing.

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"With the wealth of talent in the area and the way in which the local and regional communities have embraced us, Evansville is the perfect location to launch this Haier facility in the United States," said Adrian Micu, president and CEO of Haier America. "The opening of the Haier Center aligns with our strategy to design and manufacture consumer-centric, whole-home platform solutions that fit the lives and anticipate the needs of American consumers. Haier is closer and more committed to the U.S. market than ever before." 

"When I met with Haier executives in China this spring, I was invigorated by the company's plans to accelerate technology development in Indiana," said Governor Mike Pence. "In addition to our strong workforce and pro-growth business climate, Indiana has quickly become a center for innovation, making the Hoosier State the natural choice for this facility as Haier continues to increase its presence in the United States."

"Today's ribbon cutting ceremony for Haier America's new Research and Development Tech Center signifies the launch of a new manufacturing era for our community with the reemergence of the appliance industry in Evansville," said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. "This city has a strong history of producing refrigerators, air conditioners and other lager appliances, and we are proud to partner with the world's No. 1 leader in major appliance brands. Haier has already exceeded its initial hiring commitment, and I am confident this is only the beginning of the company's presence in our community for decades to come."

Haier America plans to invest more than $2.8 million renovating the façade and interiors of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant and distribution center in Evansville with additional investments over the next year. Haier's Technology and Design Center will house its engineering offices, performance and reliability laboratories, a consumer experience showroom and model shop with rapid prototype capabilities.

With its focus on design and innovation, the Haier Center will support expansion into new product categories, such as cooking appliances, and innovations across product lines. As a result of the new jobs and investment by Haier, Evansville will increase its regional influence as a technology hub. Local officials anticipate that the city will realize a total of $10 million in economic impact each year.

About Haier America
Haier America, headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, is a subsidiary of Haier Group, the world's #1 major appliances brand by volume as ranked by Euromonitor International 2014 and a global leader in consumer electronics. Haier employs more than 70,000 people around the world and distributes products in more than 100 countries and regions. Global revenues for Haier Group reached $32.1 billion in 2014. For more information, visit http://www.haier.com or connect at http://www.facebook.com/Haieramerica and Twitter @haieramerica.

CONTACT: James Liess, Haier America
jliess@haieramerica.com
973-617-1804 

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Before it Breaks: OtterBox Launches BrokenPhone.com

FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Between shattered-screens, cracked buttons and dead batteries, demanding use delivers a beating to smartphones. Before the next drop or ding, check out BrokenPhone.com and learn how to protect against untimely phone demise.

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BrokenPhone.com predicts how smartphones might break based on personality type and usage scenarios and recommends the OtterBox case solution best suited to avoid smartphone tragedies. The results are based on statistics derived from a survey of U.S. smartphone users conducted by the OtterBox research team. The survey reveals that an average smartphone user has a 31 percent chance of dropping his or her smartphone in a given week and a 70 percent chance of it breaking.

BrokenPhone.com offers more than a prediction on potential device breakage. The site features helpful tips for reviving a waterlogged phone, a store locator for major U.S. service providers and in return for sharing survey results, offers a discount on OtterBox smartphone cases to help prevent future disasters.

As the No. 1-most trusted smartphone case brand in the U.S., OtterBox offers a wide variety of protective solutions for mobile technology.(1) From sleek and slim to rugged and durable, OtterBox makes the case for protection in an increasingly mobile world:

    --  Resurgence Power Case: power + protection that extends the life of
        iPhone 6 and iPhone 5/5s.
    --  Defender Series: defends devices from drops, dirt and daily adventure
        with triple-layer protection.
    --  Commuter Series: a perfect fit for pockets and defends smartphones from
        drops, dust and the daily grind.
    --  Symmetry Series: style and protection combined in a slim, one-piece
        form.
    --  MySymmetry Series: customized style featuring changeable graphics with a
        clear case back and trusted OtterBox protection.
    --  Strada Series: crafted protection with genuine leather that wraps around
        the device for full coverage.
    --  Alpha Glass: fortified glass screen protector guarding vibrant displays
        against scratches and dings.
To take the survey and find out more about the dangers today's smartphones face, visit BrokenPhone.com and share the results for 10 percent off an OtterBox product. For more information on case styles and a wide variety of Build Your Own color options, visit otterbox.com.

About OtterBox:

Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(2) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is a seven-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.

For more information, visit otterbox.com. Protecting your mobile world.

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(2) No. 1-selling smartphone case source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 4/2014 - 3/2015

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Huntkey Introduces Portable Power Supply and Wireless Recharging LED Light to the South Africa Market

SHENZHEN, China, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, has expanded its product lines with a series of consumer electronic products, including power banks and LED lights.

South Africa, the southern end of Africa, has been suffering from constant power blackouts. In order to relieve the inconvenience, TVR Computers CC, the local distributor of Huntkey, has introduced two new lines of product to South African consumers: power bank and LED light.

Power bank acts as a backup battery. With a portable design, it is easy to carry and allows users to charge electronic devices easily. Huntkey provides several models with different capacity, ranging from 2000 mAh to 6000 mAh, in order to meet diversified demands.

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Huntkey also provides a wireless rechargeable LED light to fight against the blackout. It works as a torch light during emergencies. The five LEDs at the front will turn on immediately after a blackout. There is an auto-sensing night light on the bottom of the product that will turn on automatically in darkness.

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TVR is promoting Huntkey power banks and LED lights in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. Please contact its branch offices for more information.

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About Huntkey

Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1995, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.

For more information about Huntkey, please visit http://dealer.huntkey.com/en/.

CONTACT:
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Gigamon Extends Reach of the Visibility Fabric with New High-Density Network TAPs

New G-TAP M Series TAPs Enables Operators to Monitor Full Duplex 10Gb/40Gb/100Gb Fiber Optic Links without Impacting Network Traffic

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigamon Inc. (NYSE: GIMO), the leader in traffic visibility solutions, today announced a new family of high-density network TAPs, the G-TAP M Series, a next-generation network TAP that extends the reach of Gigamon's Visibility Fabric while raising the industry bar for TAP port density.

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"In order to see more, secure more and monitor more network traffic, it becomes imperative to have comprehensive network traffic reach," said Ananda Rajagopal, Vice President of Product Line Management at Gigamon. "The new G-TAP M Series now leads the industry with the highest density and performance in a network TAP, and as a result enables the extension of the Gigamon Visibility Fabric to the furthest reaches of the network."

Requiring no power source to operate, the G-TAP M Series is a family of high-density passive fiber optical TAPs for 10Gb, 40Gb and 100Gb links. By splitting light optically, the G-TAP M Series enables network operators to passively monitor full duplex fiber optic links without impacting network traffic. Up to 36 full duplex links can be tapped in a 1RU form factor, which provides for more visibility in a smaller form factor and at a lower cost. With this industry-leading density, organizations will find an effective way to implement a "TAP all" strategy that provides deep, pervasive and non-intrusive visibility into their infrastructure.

The G-TAP M series is a modular platform that holds up to 6 TAP modules. Each TAP module supports up to six 1G/10G or six 40G/100G links. A combination of both multimode and single-mode TAPs in 50/50 and 70/30 split ratios is available. Not only does this provide flexibility in choosing link speeds, fiber types and ratio splits, but also provides space for future growth in network and security monitoring.

G-TAP M Series - Key Features & Benefits
The G-TAP M Series TAPs utilize advanced thin-film technology to minimize insertion loss when deployed with multimode fiber networks. Key features include:

    --  Full Fidelity Traffic - Unlike SPAN ports, which may throttle output
        based on load, the G-TAP M Series forward all traffic at full line rate,
        including any errored, malformed and non-standard packets.
    --  No Network Impact - Because the G-TAP M Series is a fully passive
        optical TAP, it does not disrupt network traffic, making for a highly
        reliable non-intrusive monitoring solution.
    --  Visibility Fabric Integration - The G-TAP M Series is compatible with
        Gigamon's GigaVUE(®) H Series and GigaVUE(®) TA Series of visibility
        nodes that deliver intelligent traffic forwarding and manipulation
        services via Gigamon's patented Flow Mapping(®) and GigaSMART(®
        )applications.
Availability
The G-TAP M Series is expected to be available in August from authorized Gigamon channel partners worldwide.

About Gigamon
Gigamon provides an intelligent Visibility Fabric(TM) architecture for enterprises, data centers and service providers around the globe. Gigamon's technology empowers infrastructure architects, managers and operators with pervasive and dynamic intelligent visibility of traffic across both physical and virtual environments without affecting the performance or stability of the production network. Through patented technologies and centralized management, the Gigamon GigaVUE portfolio of high availability and high-density products intelligently delivers the appropriate network traffic to management, analysis, compliance and security tools. Gigamon has been designing and building traffic visibility products since 2004 and its solutions are deployed globally across vertical markets including over half of the Fortune 100 and many government and federal agencies. Learn more at http://www.gigamon.com, the Gigamon Blog, or follow Gigamon on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, benefits for a customer of the new product offerings, the timing of the G-TAP M Series product launch and goals for our Unified Visibility Fabric architecture. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks include our ability to continue to deliver our products and general market, political, economic and business conditions.  The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 27, 2014 and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Gigamon as of the date hereof, and Gigamon disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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Zhone Technologies Introduces First Indoor GPON ONT Designed To Deliver Triple-Play Services In Multi-Room Facilities

OAKLAND, Calif., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE), announced it has introduced the first fiber-only ONTs with integrated support for RF video and Power over Ethernet (PoE).  The new 2625p and 2645p GPON ONTs are designed to deliver advanced triple-play services in multi-room environments such as hotels, hospitals, assisted living facilities and university dorms where traditional cable television service must also be delivered over the fiber infrastructure.  These indoor models in Zhone's zNID 2600 product line provide a simple, fully-integrated solution, unmatched flexibility in deployment, reduced hardware costs and energy efficiency.

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"In today's network environment, Passive Optical LAN technology is prominent and organizations need ONTs that work directly with existing technology and hardware, like phones, computers and televisions. The 2600 Series ONT is ideal for Fiber-To-The-Desk (FTTD) applications in office buildings, universities and hotels, where several attached devices and capabilities can be powered directly from the ONT's ports," said Eric Presworsky, Chief Technology Officer, Zhone Technologies.

PoE, analog voice, and coaxial video outputs are supported on the 2600 Series ONT hardware.  A standard cable-ready television can connect directly to the ONT's video port, supporting broadcast TV applications without requiring a set-top box.  The 2625p ONT has four PoE ports, one video port and two analog voice ports. This multi-port configuration supports PCs, VoiP, camera, WiFi, telephone, fax and video services all at once, using only the one device. The 2645p has the same capabilities, with two additional voice ports for larger FTTD applications. 

To learn more about the 2625p and 2645p visit http://www.zhone.com/products/ZNID-GPON-26xx/.

About Zhone Technologies
Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZHNE) is a global leader in the fiber access market, serving more than 750 of the world's most innovative network operators. The IP Zhone is the only solution that enables service providers to build the network of the future today, supporting end-to-end Voice, Data, Entertainment, Social Media, Business, Mobile Backhaul and Mobility service. Zhone is committed to building the fastest and highest quality All IP Multi-Service solution for its customers. Zhone is headquartered in California and its products are manufactured in the USA in a facility that is emission, wastewater and CFC free.

Zhone, the Zhone logo, and all Zhone product names are trademarks of Zhone Technologies, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications, products, and/or product names are all subject to change without notice.

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StorageCraft ties together backup, disaster recovery of Windows, Linux systems with all-new ShadowProtect SPX

ORLANDO, Florida, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast, flexible and reliable backup and disaster recovery of an organization's entire IT environment became a lot easier with today's announced release of the cross-platform version of StorageCraft® ShadowProtect® SPX. The unique SPX cross-platform solution from StorageCraft Technology Corp. ties together the management of backup and recovery operations of Windows and Linux systems and physical and virtual environments.

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SPX is powered by the technology that has made the StorageCraft ShadowProtect software family one of the most trusted names in backup and disaster recovery and includes a robust set of new features built based on feedback from IT administrators. SPX allows for quick and efficient sector-level backup of Windows and Linux systems and enables reliable recovery within minutes to the original hardware, to new hardware or to a virtual machine hosted on the same or a different hypervisor. SPX leverages Volume Shadow Copy Service to ensure solid backups and a proprietary kernel-level snapshot driver to ensure fast backups of Windows systems. For Linux systems, SPX has a new kernel-level driver to ensure a quick and solid backup.

"In today's world, IT professionals must maintain access to data in complex networks of computers and servers that have different operating systems and environments. SPX eases this task by providing a single avenue for fast and reliable backup and recovery," said Brandon Nordquist, StorageCraft's vice president of product management. "We implemented the feedback from our partners and customers as we designed and built StorageCraft ShadowProtect SPX to provide a solution that allows them to be flexible and successful in ensuring access to data and computer systems."

In addition to encompassing the legendary, award-winning core features of ShadowProtect 5, SPX has numerous new features and functionality that make it one of the most advanced, yet easy-to-use backup and disaster recovery solutions in the market today. Some of the new features include:

    --  A revolutionary user interface with patented job timeline making it even
        easier to monitor and manage backup jobs.
    --  An advanced StorageCraft-developed snapshot driver for Linux.
    --  Cross-platform heterogeneous support for both Windows and Linux
        operating environments.
    --  Industry-leading virtual and physical support (P2V, P2P, V2P, V2V).
    --  Remote monitoring and policy-based management from a common management
        console - StorageCraft ShadowControl® 3.0.
    --  A new job scheduler with more granular and flexible scheduling options.
    --  Extended and integrated StorageCraft VirtualBoot™ technology support.
        --  Boot any SPX Windows or Linux backup on a supported Linux version.
        --  Boot any SPX Windows backup on a supported Windows system.
        --  Boot any SPX backup image as a VM directly from the job timeline or
            image chain browser.
    --  Simplified system migration of any SPX backup image to new physical or
        virtual systems.
    --  Best-in-class (D2D and D2D2C) cloud replication support for onsite and
        offsite protection with StorageCraft ImageManager™.
SPX backups are fully supported across the award-winning StorageCraft Recover-Ability™ solution set, including: StorageCraft ImageManager, StorageCraft ShadowControl (version 3.0 or newer) and StorageCraft Cloud Services™.

Also today, StorageCraft announced the release of ShadowControl 3.0. Through ShadowControl 3.0, IT administrators can now monitor and manage every ShadowProtect, SPX and StorageCraft ImageManager endpoint in the system's environment through a single, web-based console. Additionally, for endpoints protected by SPX, ShadowControl offers policy-based backup job management that lets users quickly and easily create and assign a consistent backup job configuration to groups of endpoints.

Throughout the years, StorageCraft products have been recognized by analysts, partners and end customers for their speed and reliability. In March, the company received its third-consecutive 5-Star rating in the CRN Partner Program Guide, an annual directory that is the definitive listing of technology vendors that service solution providers or provide products through the IT channel. In January, StorageCraft earned the Best Channel Vendor award in the Business Continuity and Backup and Disaster Recovery category from Business Solutions magazine readers.

For more detailed information about SPX and other exciting StorageCraft products, please visit http://www.StorageCraft.com/eu/SPX or send a request to sales@storagecraft.eu.

About StorageCraft Technology Corp.
The StorageCraft family of companies, founded in 2003, provides best-in-class backup, disaster recovery, system migration and data protection solutions for servers, desktops and laptops. StorageCraft delivers software products that reduce downtime, improve security and stability for systems and data, and lower the total cost of ownership. For more information, visit https://www.storagecraft.com/eu.

StorageCraft and ShadowProtect are trademarks of StorageCraft Technology Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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SUSE Launches Partner Program to Bring SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 to 64-bit ARM Processors

Hardware OEM partners to deliver Linux on ARM to enterprise customers

NUREMBERG, Germany, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SUSE(®) today announced partner program expansion to include support for 64-bit ARM server processors. This expansion makes available to partners a version of SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 that allows them to develop, test and deliver products to the market using 64-bit ARM chips from vendors including AMD, AppliedMicro and Cavium along with server manufacturers Dell, E4 Computer Engineering, HP and SoftIron to provide customers with more choice, flexibility and opportunities to save on their technology infrastructure.

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"SUSE has always been a leader in porting Linux to other platforms, and this program brings the same benefits and interaction to the ARM AArch64 ecosystem that our partners providing x86-64, Power and System z solutions already experience," said Ralf Flaxa, SUSE vice president of engineering. "SUSE's ARM partner program will provide ARM ecosystem partners access to AArch64-supported SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 software and expertise, establishing relationships that will result in supported enterprise solutions on different hardware platforms to meet a variety of customer needs."

Matt Eastwood, IDC senior vice president, Enterprise Infrastructure and Datacenter, said, "Interest in ARM servers is growing, and the first ARM server units are already shipping into market. The technology is seeing early adoption today for specific use cases, and interest is expected to increase going forward. We expect that ARM will also have significant relevance to IoT solutions. The release of SUSE Linux Enterprise for AArch64 is an important step to helping to build a Linux software ecosystem around ARM server products."

ARM server processors provide a scalable technology platform that can be configured to meet diverse business and application needs in the data center, such as efficient web-scale workloads and rapid cloud build out. Partners can take advantage of SUSE Linux Enterprise support for ARM processors in various market areas, including purpose-built appliances, such as security, medical and network devices; hyperscale computing; distributed storage; and software-defined and classic networking.

To simplify partner access, SUSE has also implemented support for ARM and AArch64 into its openSUSE Build Service. This allows the community to build packages against real 64-bit ARM hardware and the SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 binaries, improving time to market and compatibility for AArch64 solutions. End users benefit as partners take less time to build, test and release to market products based on 64-bit ARM architectures.

Partners Comment on SUSE's ARM Program
Suresh Gopalakrishnan, general manager and corporate vice president, Server Business Unit, AMD, said, "AMD and SUSE have been long-time technology partners dedicated to driving innovative solutions into the server market. We are pleased to be working with SUSE to accelerate a robust ecosystem for AArch64 (ARMv8). The availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 with AArch64-support for AMD Opteron(TM) A1100 Series processor (codenamed 'Seattle') will lead to timely and flexible data center solutions."

John Williams, vice president of marketing, AppliedMicro, said, "AppliedMicro's X-Gene(®) processor, the first and only 64-bit ARM server solution in production, has been the leading platform for software development with leading vendors such as SUSE within the ARM partner community. SUSE and AppliedMicro have worked closely to ensure rapid development of this important piece of the enterprise software ecosystem to facilitate broad availability of cost-effective, power-efficient, enterprise-class ARM-based server platforms."

Lakshmi Mandyam, director, server systems and ecosystems, ARM, said, "Greater choice of architectures and software platforms will open up the server market and make it far more competitive and innovative. We applaud the efforts of SUSE to deliver SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 and openSUSE Build Service which will enable the deployment of ARM servers to happen as quickly and efficiently as any other data center hardware today."

Larry Wikelius, director, Thunder Ecosystems and Partner Enablement, Cavium, said, "Combining SUSE's enterprise customer experience and innovative technology with Cavium's 48 core ARMv8 ThunderX(TM) Workload Optimized Processor is exactly what the volume server market is looking for. Cavium has worked closely with the SUSE team on ThunderX for core platform support and validation as well as key optimizations that fully utilize the workload specific accelerators, integrated I/O and dual socket features that ThunderX delivers. Our customers and our ecosystem partners are successfully running openSUSE today on ThunderX and this expanded commitment from SUSE will accelerate their overall development and production SUSE deployments at some lead ThunderX customers in 2016."

Larry Kelmar, senior director, HP/ARM Alliance, HP, said, "When it comes to addressing our customers' compute needs, one size does not fit all and ARM64 technology offers an efficiency advantage for certain workloads, such as web caching, requiring a balance of compute performance with more memory. HP's continued development of the ARM64 ecosystem with SUSE reflects our commitment to provide our customers with the right compute, for the right workloads, at the right economics."

Norman Fraser, CEO of SoftIron, said, "We are delighted to be working with SUSE and to be part of their OEM program. The 64-bit ARM ecosystem is growing rapidly and SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 is a major force driving that momentum. We're excited about the potential that SUSE can bring in complementing our hardware and software innovation platforms for enterprise 64-bit ARM."

For more information about SUSE's ARM partner program and support for 64-bit ARM server processors, visit http://www.suse.com/arm.

About SUSE
SUSE, a pioneer in open source software, provides reliable, interoperable Linux, cloud infrastructure and storage solutions that give enterprises greater control and flexibility. More than 20 years of engineering excellence, exceptional service and an unrivaled partner ecosystem power the products and support that help our customers manage complexity, reduce cost, and confidently deliver mission-critical services. The lasting relationships we build allow us to adapt and deliver the smarter innovation they need to succeed - today and tomorrow. For more information, visit http://www.suse.com.

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Wars and Battles: Ramadan War Released

The October war expansion and Android version are now available

PARIS, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- French studio Battle Factory is releasing a new wargame in its Wars and Battles series: October War 1973, available on both iOS and Android tablets.

The October War is also called "Yom Kippur War" and "Ramadan War" because it was triggered the day of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur as the Arab countries were celebrating the sacred month of Ramadan.

This famous war is the turn of the Glorious Thirties:

    --  It is during the October war that the Arab oil-producing countries have
        unilaterally decided to regulate their production and increase oil
        prices, which caused the first oil shock.
    --  The fighting in Sinai between the Egyptian and Israeli armies marked the
        spirits and led to the Camp David Accords in 1978 and the first peace
        treaty signed in 1979 between Israel and an Arab country, namely Egypt.
    --  On October 25, 1973, the US decided to extend their level of nuclear
        alert to DEFCON 3, while the tension with the Soviet Union was at its
        height. This exceptional situation, placing the US armed forces on a war
        footing, was then reproduced once after the 9/11 events.
The game was designed by Pierre Razoux, Director of the French Institute for Strategic Research and a 30-year experienced wargamer. His PhD in Military History was devoted to The Ramadan War of October 1973.

The game is an historical strategy game that simulates entire battles. October War is not the first game in the series: Battle Factory has already released Normandy 1944 that takes one to the French coastline in the iconic Normandy landings of WWII.

Wars and Battles lets players recreate the outcomes of history's most epic battles. It delivers the complexity and depth of tabletop wargames to tablet devices, offering an intuitive and user-friendly interface suited for strategy game newcomers and veteran armchair generals alike. Featuring rich graphics and challenging turn-based gameplay in either 2D or 3D modes.

Wars and Battles is now available through Apple (http://bit.ly/1fqFB3D) and Google Stores (http://bit.ly/1D2TEkQ) for $6.99.

If you would like to review the game, please reach out to us at contact@warsandbattles.com and we'll happily set you up with a code. The development team is also available for interviews.

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Herokins Creator Launches New Edtech Wearable on Indiegogo

Interactive StoryQuests connect parents and children to inspire teachable moments in everyday living

SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world where technology typically interrupts and detracts from family life, Little Heroes Technologies has created a line of wearable smart toys called Herokins that foster shared experiences between parents and children. Herokins celebrate the adventure of learning by bringing traditional storytelling to life through engaging StoryQuests that support young children's natural desire to gain independence while learning a sense of responsibility. The mobile app and Bluetooth-enabled wearable action figures -- Axel McRed and Dr. Rose -- pair to guide users on adventures that both strengthen family bonds and facilitate learning. Little Heroes' pre-sale goal for its Herokins Indiegogo campaign is $20,000.

"Crowdfunding is known for catching the eyes of early adopters, and we could not think of a more fitting platform than Indiegogo to launch our campaign," said Paolo Debellini, founder and CEO of Little Heroes Technologies. Though technology has a tendency to disconnect families by promoting human-to-screen interactions, we believe Herokins will help bring families back together through shared experiences. Our interactive app and wearable smart toy let parents proactively engage with their children and the technology in ways that decrease screen time, stimulate the mind and evoke positive learned behaviors."

Herokins are designed to harness the power of intrinsic motivation and turn teachable moments into fun joint parent-child adventures. With Herokins, children learn to exercise desirable behaviors, and parents help them learn important life skills during each StoryQuest. Herokins represents a true paradigm shift; instead of parents having to chase or lecture their children, kids embrace teachable moments and approach their moms and dads to embark on another Herokins StoryQuest.

"It's been amazing to see parents and children interact with Herokins and each other," said Anne Cunningham, PhD professor of cognition and development at University of California Berkeley, who was also part of Leapfrog's founding advisory board. "In an age where technology all too often disengages us, Herokins truly connects families and helps to forge stronger parent-child bonds. I haven't been this excited about an edtech product since my work during the early days of LeapFrog."

To promote engaging and enjoyable play, the wearable heroes have a built-in speaker and LED lights that bring the characters to life. Each Herokin will also be equipped with a sensor to detect proximity and movement. In addition, the free Herokins app for Android and iOS will initially contain multiple StoryQuests for each character. The library of StoryQuests will be updated regularly to include new adventures around child development such as safety, chores, social emotional milestones, and more.

Pre-ordered Herokins are schedule to ship in Fall 2015 and will be available to consumers on Amazon and through specialty retailers for the holidays.

AboutLittle Heroes Technologies
Little Heroes Technologies is the creator of Herokins, the contextually smart wearable toys that engage children and parents in shared activities that strengthen their bond and instill positive life habits. Herokins' unique new concept utilizes the science of intrinsic motivation and mindset to create teachable moments that are welcomed by children and appreciated by parents. Herokins pre-sale campaign is now on Indiegogo.

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Empowering Discovery: KAUST's New Shaheen XC40 Ranks Seventh in World's Top Ten Supercomputers

THUWAL, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Shaheen XC40
[http://discovery.kaust.edu.sa/en/article/85/taking-computing-to-the-next-level ], King
Abdullah University of Science and Technology's (KAUST's) new Cray system, is the seventh
fastest supercomputer in the world according to the TOP500 [http://www.top500.org ] list
announced today at the International Supercomputing Conference
[http://www.isc-hpc.com/home.html ] in Frankfurt, Germany.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7572551-kaust-shaheen-XC40-supercomputer

    "Shaheen XC40 reaffirms KAUST's commitment to enabling our researchers and partners
with high performance computing resources," said KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau. "It
will further enhance our education and research endeavors and support our vision to be a
destination for talent and have global impact in science and technology."

    Shaheen XC40's predecessor, a Blue Gene/P system called Shaheen, is an IBM system in
use since KAUST opened in 2009. The first Shaheen was used in a wide range of fields
ranging from global climate modeling to the investigation of plasmoids caused by solar
wind to petroleum reservoir modeling and bioinformatics of salt and drought-tolerant
plants.

    Supercomputing for national collaboration and impact 

    A number of Saudi institutions use KAUST's Shaheen and are expected to continue to
accelerate their research on the upgraded Shaheen XC40. Organizations such as King Fahd
University of Petroleum and Minerals, King Saud University, King Abdulaziz University, and
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) already utilize KAUST's
supercomputing capabilities to develop their work and examine new fields of research,
further contributing to economic diversification for Saudi Arabia.

    The nation's petrochemical industry also continues to be a major user of high
performance computing (HPC)  in the region, with companies like Saudi Aramco and Saudi
Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) using KAUST's supercomputing resources to enhance
their business in oil and gas, and in chemistry and chemical catalysis research.

    "Shaheen XC40 will contribute to the enhancement of Saudi Arabia's major industries
and facilitate the nation's transition towards a knowledge-based economy," said KAUST Vice
President for Research Jean M. Frechet. "The impact of investments like Shaheen and
Shaheen XC40 reaches far beyond HPC and into all areas of science. KAUST offers its
facilities and outstanding scientific expertise to help strengthen Saudi Arabia's position
as a fast-rising hub for research and innovation."  

    About KAUST 

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an international,
graduate-level research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia.
KAUST is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research,
education and innovation. http://www.kaust.edu.sa

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PayItSimple Launches Revolutionary Payment Solution in the United Kingdom

Following successful launch in the US, service enables instant interest-free installments on existing credit cards, with no credit application or service registration

NEW YORK, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    PayItSimple USA Inc [https://www.payitsimple.com ], a service that lets consumers
simply and easily charge any purchase on their existing general purpose credit cards and
pay it back in monthly, interest free installments, today announced their official launch
in the United Kingdom.

    In the UK, credit cards are one of the preeminent forms of payment for both brick &
mortar and online goods and services.  Credit cards offer convenience and security to
consumers while providing merchants with payment warranty once the transaction is
approved. It is estimated that in the UK alone, there are over 61 million credit cards
being accepted by over 1 million merchants.

    "We are very optimistic based on the take up of PayItSimple in the US," said Alon Feit,
CEO and Co-Founder of PayItSimple. "We opted to accelerate our launch in the UK based on
growing inquiries and demand for the service."  

    PayItSimple supports an omnichannel shopping experience and is available for ecommerce,
brick and mortar, mobile wallet and all other payment platforms. The merchant benefits of
offering PayItSimple include increased conversion rates, higher average ticket size, lower
barriers to purchase and less dependency on sales or promotions, without any additional
merchant risk than a regular credit card transaction. With easy access to interest-free
installment payments, consumers now have a smarter way to buy the products and services
they need and want, without the need to pay high interest rates, qualify for a new credit
line, face long layaway delays or go through a lengthy credit application processes;
PayItSimple provides consumers with greater financial freedom and empowers them to better
manage their expenses.

    About PayItSimple:

    PayItSimple enables both ecommerce and brick & mortar merchants to offer interest-free
monthly installment payments to their customers at the point of sale. Customers do not
have to apply for a new credit line or qualify for a new credit card. PayItSimple works on
their existing credit cards so customers also enjoy all of their regular credit card
benefits such as points, cash-back and mileage. For merchants, having this additional
payment option could mean increased conversion rates, higher average tickets, increased
customer satisfaction and reduced barriers to purchase. ISOs and agents enjoy improved
merchant acquisition and retention, increased credit card volume and increased revenue via
a share of PayItSimple fees. To learn more, please visit http://www.payitsimple.com

       
         
        Contact: 
        Stacy Fassberg 
        Stacyf@payitsimple.com 
        Office: +1-914-294-3507 
        Mobile: +972-544-234-976 

     

PayItSimple USA INC.

WiTraveler(TM) the First All-In-One Travel Charger for the Apple Watch

Innovative Travel Stand with Built-in AC Power and Rechargeable Battery

IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- wiWare introduces the wiTraveler: an innovative All-In-One Travel Charger for the Apple Watch.   Perfect for the business traveler who needs to recharge their Apple Watch on the go without the hassle of carrying multiple power cables and AC power adapters.   

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The wiTraveler is a handsome, compact unit that doubles as a watch stand with a built-in wireless power interface for the Apple Watch.   The self-contained unit also has a rechargeable battery and a flip-out AC plug, eliminating the need to carry multiple accessories.   The unique design keeps the Apple Watch in charging position while stored in a purse or laptop case.  The product's patented combination of features allows for multiple Apple Watch recharge cycles while unplugged. 

The watch stand holds the watch in several positions and takes full advantage of the new Apple Watch 2.0 nightstand mode.  An included accessory USB output port offers added charge options for the iPhone or other USB devices.

This is the first power product for the Apple Watch that allows the busy traveler to carry a single device. Users now only have to remember to pack one accessory for their Apple Watch.

The wiTraveler is suitable for both the 38 and 42 mm Apple Watch, and works with all band styles and sizes.  The innovative design packs all this technology into a compact device measuring only 42mm x 40 mm x 60 mm (1.5in x 1.5 in x 2.3 in) , 110 grams wt.

The company is accepting US pre-orders at http://www.wi-ware.com, with planned delivery to customers late Q4 2015.  MSRP starts at $79.00 and offers an affordable power solution for the busy traveler.

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Wisesec Releases the Genii: Most Comprehensive Universal IoT Control for all Infrared Household Devices

Indiegogo-Launched Smart Home Solution Enables Operation from Any Location

YOKNEAM, Israel, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    WiseSec [http://www.wisesec.com ], a leading provider of mobile platform solutions to
improve the customer experience, has launched Genii [http://www.genii.net ] - an Internet
of Things (IoT) smart home automation product - on Indiegogo
[https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/genii-the-smarter-smart-home-solution#/story ].

    Genii's universal compatibility allows users to "connect" any device operating via an
infrared remote control, including televisions, stereos, air conditioners, electric shades,
lighting and other appliances. Users can then control these devices from virtually any
location - from within the home or anywhere in the world with internet connectivity.

    "Currently available solutions to manage devices in the home often require the user to
invest in purchasing new devices as well as be within close proximity to exercise control,
" said Vadim Maor, Founder and CEO of WiseSec. "Genii's innovative design enables the
control of any existing infrared-controlled device - from any location - resulting in
numerous practical applications and benefits."

    WiseSec's smart home solution is comprised of self-powered "Geniis," easily attached
to the eye of an infrared device, and a "Genii Hub" that communicates with the Geniis via
Bluetooth technology. The Genii application allows users to configure devices in under one
minute and then control them remotely from a mobile phone or tablet.

    Pre-orders of the solution are currently available in a package of three Geniis and a
Genii Hub which enables global connectivity. This package is being offered at a special
Indiegogo introductory price of $115 for orders placed by September 12, 2015. A package of
three Geniis without the Genii Hub is also available for $65.

    Genii is the latest offering from WiseSec, a disruptor in the mobile payments and
keyless entry sectors. The company's B2B Bluetooth-based solutions demonstrate higher
efficiency, security and cost-effectiveness compared to existing NFC-based technology. The
launch of Genii marks the company's entry into the consumer IoT sector.

    About WiseSec 

    Founded in 2011, WiseSec is a privately-held company committed to redefining the
future of mobility and improving the customer experience. Utilizing its patent-pending
technology, WiseSec develops, markets and deploys advanced mobile platform micro-location
solutions for a range of industries, including mobile payments, retail, hospitality,
transportation, defense & security and more. WiseSec's field-proven solutions provide its
partners and customers with the most advanced, cost-effective and secure mobile experience
technologies available. For more information, visit: http://www.wisesec.com and
http://www.genii.net.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Finn Partners for WiseSec 
        Ellie Hanson 
        Ellie.Hanson@finnpartners.com 
        +1-929-222-8006 

     

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Ceragon Accelerating 4G Service Launch for Large Mobile Operators Across Asia Pacific

IP-20 platform enables simple, quick network upgrades and expansions

PARAMUS, New Jersey, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ], (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless
backhaul specialist, today announced that three leading mobile operators in the Asia
Pacific region, including one in India, are deploying its IP-20 platform as means to
accelerate 4G services availability. The total value of the three projects is over $43
million.

    All three mobile operators are long-standing Ceragon customers and share a common
challenge: to quickly and efficiently upgrade and expand their networks to 4G/LTE. In
order to provide the most extensive suite of 4G services to their subscribers, they
require a wireless backhaul solution that will allow for simple and quick network upgrade,
with no service interruption, and rapid network expansion for support of mobile,
enterprise and residential subscribers, as well as school districts for bridging the
digital divide. The IP-20 platform is uniquely designed to support business objectives
such as accelerating transformation to digital services, increasing operational efficiency
and enhancing customer experience. With the IP-20 platform, Ceragon's customers enjoy a
simple upgrade of existing wireless backhaul links with new radio technologies, without
replacing radios nor antennas on towers and rooftops, such as ultra-high 4G backhaul
capacity using the highest modulations, capacity boosting and IP traffic management
techniques, better spectrum utilization and management, and state of the art quality of
service enforcement & management. The capability to perform a simple upgrade proves to be
a major contribution to meeting the operators' business objectives.

    With network expansions required in all three operators' regions, Ceragon provides the
IP-20 platform's unique wireless backhaul 4x4 MIMO technology for quadrupling capacity
over a single narrowband channel over long distances, avoiding the need to opt for
wideband short range spectrum. Moreover, in order to meet stringent network availability
requirements, Ceragon offers an extensive suite of equipment redundancy capabilities,
unique to the IP-20 platform, in order to ensure consistent and reliable network
performance.

    The IP-20 platform provides all three operators with a unified, simple to deploy &
operate solution that fits all network segments, from wireless backhaul for the Radio
Access Network, all the way to the backbone.

     "We are delighted to continue these key customer relationships by providing value via
our advanced turnkey solutions," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "Having all
three operators choose Ceragon for their individual 4G network expansion and upgrade
illustrates the immense benefits our IP-20 platform provides for solving a wide variety of
wireless backhaul needs."

    About Ceragon Networks Ltd. 

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless
backhaul specialist. We provide innovative, flexible and cost-effective wireless backhaul
and fronthaul solutions that enable mobile operators and other wired/wireless service
providers to deliver 2G/3G, 4G/LTE and other broadband services to their subscribers.
Ceragon's high-capacity solutions use microwave technology to transfer voice and data
traffic while maximizing bandwidth efficiency, to deliver more capacity over longer
distances under any deployment scenario. Based on our extensive global experience, Ceragon
delivers turnkey solutions that support service provider profitability at every stage of
the network lifecycle enabling faster time to revenue, cost-effective operation and simple
migration to all-IP networks. As the demand for data pushes the need for ever-increasing
capacity, Ceragon is committed to serve the market with unmatched technology and
innovation, ensuring effective solutions for the evolving needs of the marketplace. Our
solutions are deployed by more than 430 service providers in over 130 countries.

    Join the discussion:

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    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ceragonnetworks

    Twitter:https://twitter.com/Ceragon

    YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/CeragonNetworks?featur

    Backhaul Forum:http://www.backhaulforum.com

    Ceragon Networks(R) and FibeAir(R) are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
in the United States and other countries. CERAGON (R) is a trademark of Ceragon Networks
Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective
holders. 

    This press release contains statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that are
"forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Examples of forward-looking statements include: projections of capital expenditures and
liquidity, competitive pressures, revenues, growth prospects, product development,
financial resources, restructuring costs, cost savings and other financial matters. You
can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may,"
"plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "expects," "intends,"
"potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ materially, including risks associated with increased working capital
needs; risks associated with the ability of Ceragon to meet its liquidity needs; the risk
that Ceragon will not achieve the benefits it expects from its expense reduction and
profit enhancement programs; the risk that Ceragon will not comply with the financial or
other covenants in its agreements with its lenders; the risk that sales of Ceragon's new
IP-20 products will not meet expectations; risks associated with doing business in Latin
America, including currency export controls and recent economic concerns; risks relating
to the concentration of our business in the Asia Pacific region and in developing nations;
the risk of significant expenses in connection with potential contingent tax liability
associated with Nera's prior operations or facilities; and other risks and uncertainties
detailed from time to time in Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and represent our views only as of
the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any
subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements. 

       
         
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        GK Public Relations 
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        Ceragon Networks 
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        Claudia Gatlin 
        Tel. +1-(212)-830-9080 
        claudiag@ceragon.com  

     

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SURE Universal Remote Brings Online-to-Offline (O2O) Functionality to Your Home Automation

LONDON and SHANGHAI, July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

                                                                  Tekoia SURE (MWC Asia) 

    SURE Universal Remote for Android comes to MWC Asia - SURE is the most sophisticated
universal remote that brings O2O to your connected home 

    Name: 

    SURE Universal Remote [http://www.tekoia.com ] for Android
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tekoia.sure.activities&referrer=utm_source%3Dpr-newswire%26utm_medium%3Dpr-newswire%26utm_content%3Dmwc-7-2015 ]

    Quick pitch: 

    Tekoia will be showcasing its popular Android app SURE Universal Remote at this year's
MWC Asia. Launched worldwide a year ago and with nearly 1 million downloads, SURE
Universal Remote enables consumers to take control of their connected home. It is
compatible with around a million Infrared (IR) devices including TVs, sound systems, and
air conditioners. In addition, SURE Universal Remote allows streaming of audiovisual
content from your phone to smart TVs. It helps consumers to trash multiple remotes
cluttering their home and command household appliances using their smartphone. SURE
revolutionizes user experience by connecting between e-commerce vendors, advertising
companies, customer service providers and end-users.

    Key points: 

       
        - Tekoia brings its popular connected home Android app SURE Universal Remote to MWC
          Asia
        - SURE Universal Remote can control around a million IR appliances such as TVs,
          amplifiers, cable boxes, and air conditioners - eliminates the need for multiple
          remotes in the home
        - Supports streaming of pictures, videos and music from your smartphone to your smart
          TVs and streaming products such as Roku, Apple TV and Google Chromecast.
        - SURE has achieved nearly 1 million downloads since launch a year ago with 4.2 average
          user ratings.
        - Tekoia established business partnerships with leading cloud technology companies such
          as IBM
        - Tekoia is developing relationships with leading home automation and IoT providers in
          Asia
        - SURE connects between e-commerce vendors, advertising companies, customer service
          providers and end-users.

    Tekoia [http://www.tekoia.com ], the provider of smart universal remote solutions for
digital media, home automation, online-to-offline (O2O) and the Internet of Things, debuts
its SURE Universal Remote at this year's Mobile World Congress Asia.

    Launched on Android in May, SURE Universal Remote is the free app that turns people's
smartphones into a remote that can control the smart appliances within their home - in
fact; it's compatible with nearly 1 million IR devices.

    SURE Universal Remote is also compatible with streaming devices such as Roku and the
app can also act as a remote for streaming.

    A recent study conducted by Business Insider Intelligence
[http://uk.businessinsider.com/internet-of-everything-2015-bi-2014-12#-1 ] states that
Internet of Things market's growth has been so dramatic that it expects the sector to be
larger than the PC, tablet and smartphone markets combined, with an estimated 35 billion
products in circulation by 2019, with revenue in excess of $600 billion. This presents a
huge opportunity for SURE to establish itself as the number one remote choice for the
connected home.  

    "By 2020 it's predicted that half the planet will be connected to the Internet with
over 1 billion homes using WiFi. We're proud to say SURE Universal Remote can integrate
with nearly a million IR and WiFi appliances showing our ambition to be connected with all
devices within the home," said Viktor Ariel, CEO, Tekoia. "Smartphones work as a tool to
keep people connected at all times and they're never out of reach."

    You can find SURE Universal Remote in Hall W5, Booth C60 from Wednesday 15th July -
Friday 17th July 2015.

    SURE Universal Remote is available to download for free from Google Play.
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tekoia.sure.activities&referrer=utm_source%3Dpr-newswire%26utm_medium%3Dpr-newswire%26utm_content%3Dmwc-7-2015 ]

    For more information, please visit http://www.tekoia.com.

    About Tekoia 

    Tekoia is developing software solutions for a smart universal remote that can be used
with digital media, home automation, and IoT devices. Tekoia's Smart Universal Remote
(SURE) platform puts users in the center of the remotely controlled universe. An
Israel-based company, Tekoia is founded by an experienced management team with vast
knowledge of mobile devices, consumer electronics, and international business
collaboration. The SURE Universal Remote received the top innovative technology prize at
the Israel Conference 2014.

       
         
        Ben Willets 
        +44(0)1753-656661  
        ben@mustardpr.com

         

     

Tekoia