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New Strategic Partnership to drive Expansion of Mobile Payment

LUXEMBOURG, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    PAYONE integrates Yapital in its platform / Shop extensions have also been updated  

    Paying online without having to enter your card details over and over again? Mobile
payment offers just that: Not only is it an easy and secure way of paying, but more and
more people are also adopting it. With the integration of the first European cross-channel
payment solution Yapital, PAYONE [http://www.payone.de ] is expanding its range of payment
services and is now offering its customers an additional opportunity to increase the
conversion rate of their online shops. With Yapital [https://www.yapital.com ], users can
pay by smartphone to easily settle payments online, in shops and even by invoice. They
simply scan the QR code and confirm the amount - that's it. When paying online, customers
can also enter their Yapital user name and password at the checkout. All transactions are
secure and carried out in real-time.

    In addition to the PAYONE platform, the shop extensions for Magento, OXID eShop and
Shopware have already been updated to include Yapital in order to ensure that all Yapital
payments are processed smoothly. Another advantage of the virtual wallet Yapital - which
can be funded by SEPA direct debit or credit card - is that the solution offers data
protection in accordance with European banking standards, with data processing taking
place in European data centres.

    "Wallets and mobile payment are gaining more and more fans in eCommerce. Yapital, the
first European cross-channel payment solution, is very interesting for online retailers,
particularly as consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of data
protection. Yapital's approach to designing a contemporary and secure payment
solution offers compelling arguments for PAYONE to enter into a joint venture with them,"
says Carl Frederic Zitscher, Managing Director of PAYONE. Karsten Cornelissen, Managing
Director at Yapital, added: "Mobile payment will become part of consumers' daily routines,
especially when there are many opportunities for payment by smartphone - this is the
reason why integrating Yapital into a retailer's existing payment infrastructure must be
as easy and straightforward as possible. Thanks to our cooperation with PAYONE, we have
gained another strong partner with whom we can make a big leap forward when it comes to
increasing the number of Yapital acceptance points."

    Starting immediately, PAYONE customers can now choose Yapital as one of many other
payment possibilities on the PAYONE platform.

    You can find more information on Yapital's integration on PAYONE on
http://www.payone.de/yapital.

       
         
        Press release issued by 
        Yapital Financial AG 
        5 Rue Eugène Ruppert 
        L-2453 Luxembourg 

     

    About Yapital Financial AG 

    Yapital is the first European, cashless cross-channel payment solution operating
across all channels: in-store, mobile, online and by invoice. Operation is easy, fast and
secure: following online registration, the user can immediately make payments, send and
receive money with Yapital, across all channels.

    Payments with Yapital are transferred in real-time, leading to process reliability and
a reduction in administrative costs for business partners. In addition, Yapital seamlessly
covers all trade and service channels, thus enabling marketing channels to be converted
into sales channels. Business customers can therefore not only reduce costs with Yapital,
but can also simultaneously open up new revenue potential.

    Yapital was established in 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Otto Group.
Yapital Financial AG is licensed in Luxembourg as an Electronic Money Institution.

       
         
        More information on Yapital: 
        Homepage: http://www.yapital.com 
        Blog: http://www.yapital.com/blog/en 
        Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/yapital 
        Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yapital 

     

       
         
        Contact 
        Martin Zander 
        Yapital Financial AG 
        Tel.: +352-203-10-111 
        Email: press@yapital.com 

     

    About PAYONE 

    PAYONE with headquarters in Kiel is one of the leading payment services providers in
Europe and ranks among the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in Germany. With its
modular platform, PAYONE offers a software-as-a-service solution (SaaS) to companies for
fully automated and comprehensive processing of all payments in e-commerce. The range of
services includes the processing of payments from over 30 national and international
payment methods with integrated risk management to minimise defaults in payment and fraud.
Additional product modules make it possible to outsource the management of accounts
receivable, the issuing of invoices as well as the processing of subscriptions.
Standardised interfaces allow for a simple integration into existing IT and mobile system
environments. Extensions may also be easily integrated into e-commerce systems.

    PAYONE is a company of the Savings Banks Finance Group, having among its clients more
than 3,000 e-commerce companies from a variety of sectors and countries. This list
includes well-known companies such as Immonet, Globetrotter Ausrüstung, HD PLUS, Fujitsu,
Zalando, Hawesko, Sony Music and Hallhuber. PAYONE has around 100 employees.

       
         
        Contact 
        PAYONE GmbH 
        John Alexander Rehmann 
        Fraunhoferstrasse 2-4 
        24118 Kiel, Germany 
        Phone: +49-431-25968-0 
        Fax: +49-431-25968-100 
        presse@payone.de 
        http://www.payone.de 

     

    Please find the press release and additional press material on the Yapital Blog
[https://www.yapital.com/blog/en/2015/07/new-strategic-partnership-to-drive-expansion-of-mobile-payment ]
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Yapital Financial AG

Solar Paper, Eco-Friendly Power-Supply Device for Smartphones, to Launch on Kickstarter on July 7

SEOUL, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- #KICKSTARTER - YOLK has reported that it will showcase Solar Paper, an eco-friendly, ultra-thin solar panel, on Kickstarter on July 7 at 11 a.m. GMT (on the 8th at 2 a.m. KST).

Solar Paper is a product that is designed to accumulate electricity via a solar panel. It then provides it to various devices, including smartphones.

YOLK's super-efficient solar panel production technology is applied to the product. It produces 5W, which is the highest power output when compared to similar products on the market. The product consists of two solar panels, and each panel can produce 2.5W.

Solar Paper's volume is 9cm x 17cm x 1.5cm, and it weighs 60g, which makes it highly portable.

When it is sunny, it can charge an iPhone 6 in about 2.5 hours. When it is cloudy, it takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery. This proves Solar Paper's high performance, as it possesses the same charging speed as regular wall chargers. Also, the magnet inside allows it to be attached to metal surfaces, and it is highly durable with waterproof functions.

Furthermore, it does not need separate cables and extra parts, for it has built-in ports for Android phones and iPhones.

Solar Paper is equipped with the following features:

- Auto reset function: When shadows are cast on the solar panels and disappear, Solar Paper is automatically reset. This is highly convenient because the users do not have to re-plug the device all of the time.

- Built-in magnet: A magnet is attached to each solar panel, and a maximum four panels can be connected (total power output of 10W).

- LCD screen: It displays in real time the amount of power that Solar Paper generates.

Meanwhile, with Solar Paper and Solarade, YOLK will participate in the Outdoor Retail Show, the largest North American outdoor event held Aug. 4 to 8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The company has booth No. D126 on the 4th at the Open Air Demo and No. PV3043 from the 5th to 8th at Salt Palace Convention Center.

The company will exhibit at the Tokyo Gift Show from Sept. 2 to 4, and at the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) from Sept. 4 to 9.

More specific information and videos can be found on Kickstarter's website.   
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1398120161/680582898?tokenÈ256f91

Website: http://www.aving.net

SOURCE  AVING

AVING

CONTACT: Jane Lee, +82-2-856-3276, global@aving.net

Web Site: http://www.aving.net

Reshaping City Development and People's Lives Through Internet Plus

Speaking at APCS in Brisbane, Tencent's SY Lau predicts Internet Plus will enable and encourage the rise of smart cities

BRISBANE, Australia, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SY Lau, Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent and President of its Online Media Group, spoke about the future of cities powered by Internet Plus today at the 2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors' Forum. Championed by Tencent, Internet Plus in a new concept in China describing the relationship between the Internet and society. Internet Plus provides the backbone for administrations to create innovative way to develop smart cities. The ecosystem created through Internet Plus with online and offline activities can efficiently allocate resources, better connect people to private and public sectors, encourage entrepreneurship and improve lives.

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"Internet Plus will create a new infrastructure, one that cleverly and efficiently allocates resources to meet the challenges today and in the future," said Mr. Lau. "Electricity is an essential utility -- it's an invisible force that's easy to access. The Internet is emerging as a utility that is just as essential as electricity. It is up to us to utilize the Internet fully to enhance people's lives and power sustainable cities."

Internet Plus is not just a way to improve lives in urban areas. With technology, rural communities and towns are advancing down a new and different path. Villagers communicate with WeChat (known as Weixin in China) and organize activities with Moments; they make purchases online, sell their products through an online retail platform and they spend leisure time playing QQ Games. Innovators of Internet Plus in urban areas can learn from the way villagers apply technology and the Internet to improve their lives and communities. Examples include:

    --  Chongqing, a western Chinese mega-city of almost 30 million people,
        became the first city to implement the Smart City concept powered by the
        technology of Tencent. Within 5 years, Chongqing will equip all traffic
        entry points with nearly 1,000 smart traffic monitors, linking the
        city's transportation platform. Real-time monitoring and analysis will
        provide more efficient management of transportation.
    --  Didi Dache, a mobile taxi hailing app, informs taxi drivers of their
        potential customer's destinations and of other customers nearby. Drivers
        can decide whether or not to accept the order and, if so, plan routes in
        advance, saving themselves and their customer's time and resources.
Tencent will be a facilitator and connector in the age of Internet Plus. There are already 40,000 Official Accounts in Tencent's WeChat platform providing easy access to a wide selection of public services. Connecting people, businesses and governments to each other and to technology is the first step. By the end of this year, Tencent will have 25 Innovation Centers across China, offering over 500,000 square meters of space for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Mr. Lau concluded, "Brisbane is the second city in the world after New York to have a position of Chief Digital Officer. This beautiful city is at the forefront of leveraging technology to better serve the people here. We feel the energy and passion the city had and it is a truly valuable time to share our development experience with Brisbane."

To watch how technology is changing the people's lives in rural areas in China, please watch https://youtu.be/aocsQkkNmFg.

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Tencent

CONTACT: Hui Zhang, +86-186-1622-2059, hui.zhang@hub-consultancy.com

Web Site: http://www.tencent.com/ir

Stylish New Pushbuttons and Switches From RS Components Brighten Up Control Panels, Simplify Design

New modular Siemens SIRIUS ACT family in four modern design lines is versatile, easy to install, and extremely rugged with IP69K sealing

BEIJING, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has introduced Siemens' new SIRIUS ACT pushbuttons and switches, which offer a choice of modern styles and make panel builders' lives easier and more productive.

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The line-up includes 22mm-diameter raised indicator lights and illuminated or non-illuminated pushbuttons with a choice of black plastic, shiny metal or matte metal front ring, or a 30mm-diameter flat pushbutton with matte metal ring. Modular design and a choice of red, orange, yellow, green, white or blue LED illumination allow use as switches, indicators or pilot lights.

The pushbuttons are installed quickly and efficiently by inserting the self-holding actuator through a simple groove-free milled hole in the panel and fitting the snap-on holder. The holder has built-in twist prevention and accepts stackable contact blocks that simplify wiring and provide a choice of Normally-Open (NO) or Normally-Closed (NC) contacts and screw, spring-type or solder terminals.

By providing high switching reliability, even with small voltages and currents such as 6V/1mA, SIRIUS ACT pushbuttons and switches are equally at home in electronic systems or conventional controls. Communication options allow direct connection to a controller via AS-Interface, IO-Link or PROFINET, thereby reducing wiring time and complexity and also permitting easier rewiring in the future. Contact blocks and LED modules are specified independently, and all carry markings in accordance with the EN 50013 standard for low-voltage switchgear and controls.

Extreme ruggedness is another key advantage of the new SIRIUS ACT range. In addition to 100,000 hours LED lifetime and mechanical lifetime of 10 million switching operations, the ultra-high degree of protection IP69K allows use in equipment that is cleaned using high-pressure water, or exposed to oils, caustic solutions or high quantities of dust.

About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping around 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2015 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.

For more information, please visit the website at http://china.rs-online.com.

RS Components
Tan Soo Chun
Public Relations Manager - Asia Pacific
Email: soochun.tan@rs-components.com
Telephone: +65-6430-3324

Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)
Yvette Yeo
Manager
Email: yvette.yeo@edelman.com
Telephone: +65-6347-2355

Further information is available via these links:

@RSElectronics; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

RS Components on Weibo
http://e.weibo.com/u/3206377000?type=0

Relevant Links:

Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com

RS Components
http://www.rs-online.com/

DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com

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SOURCE  RS Components Singapore

RS Components Singapore

Web Site: http://sg.rs-online.com/

CTC Riverside 3D Printer Receives Mixed Reception from Global Tech and Professional Media Outlets

ZHUHAI, China, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- At the end of June, Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd. announced that it was set to release a next-generation SLA 3D Printer, the Riverside, arousing a strong response across the global technology community. Media outlets including Techcrunch, 3DPrint.com, 3Dprintingindustry.com and Geeky-gadgets.com have all reported on the announcement.

3DPrint.com reported it first: "It's no secret that when it comes to 3D printing China is becoming a formidable force within both the consumer and industrial spaces. [...] While there are numerous 3D printer manufacturers from China making extensive inroads within the global market, few, if any, have emerged on the seen as rapidly as Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co. has."

3DPrint has been tracking the developing trends across the 3D printing industry for a long time, and is the number one professional media outlet in the industry. The publication has frequently reported on Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co.'s activities. The report goes on, "The company has just announced a forthcoming machine which they believe may open the market wide open for desktop stereolithography 3D printers. Called the CTC Riverside Photocuring 3D Printer, their new machine will officially be unveiled at the International Software Convergence & Innovation Expo 2015 in early July."

"The new printer will be priced at just $1,480 in the United States, making it more affordable than many of the FDM/FFF machines on the market, and substantially more affordable that other SLA machines such as the Form 1 from Formlabs."

In addition, Michael Molitch-Hou, Editor-In Chief of 3D Printing Industry, wrote in an article on June 25th, "CTC's Low-Cost SLA 3D Printer Soon Available Around the World," that:

"Once Chinese electronics manufacturer Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd decided to get into the 3D printing space, they decided to take that space by storm, releasing a popular desktop FFF 3D printer, then an SLA printer, and a larger FFF 3D printer. They've also opened a large manufacturing plant and even claim to be working on a full-color 3D printer to be unveiled next year. Now, their SLA machine is just about ready to ship worldwide, starting this July."

"The Riverside SLA 3D printer is meant to be a low-cost method for introducing desktop SLA machines to the public. To be unveiled at the China (Qingdao) International Software Convergence & Innovation Expo 2015 next month, CTC describes the $1,480 Riverside as having "a resin plate with the longest longevity to date". Such a claim is made based on the use of a "special thin film" that separates the resin and the base, "extending the plate's service life from a mere dozen or so days to several months, greatly reducing the printing cost."

However, not all reports are complimentary. Taking a more skeptical stance, John Biggs, Editor of TechCrunch who just visited Formlabs in June, wrote: "The eagle-eyed among you will notice something interesting about the Riverside SLA 3D Printer. Almost all of the design -- from the removable build plate to the jolly front button -- is a direct homage to the Formlabs Form 1. One could assume, therefore, that the Riverside should (and does) print 3D objects as well as the Form 1 and should be a comparable product. However, where the Form 1 costs $3,299 and has been tested for usability and safety, the Riverside costs $1,480."

Biggs highly praised Formlabs' Form 1 and took an arguably subjective approach when he said that the quality and service of the Riverside were not as good as the Form 1:

"In a normal market falling prices like these are just fine. You want a $20 t-shirt to eventually cost $2 because automation and mass production allow for lower prices and higher volume. However, in technology falling prices are dangerous. At lower price points technology doesn't become a commodity, it becomes low-quality craft. While I won't say that $3,300 isn't a lot of money, we can assume that Formlabs drove their price down as far as possible while taking into account research and development. The Riverside rides on the coattails of that design and even cuts a few corners to get there."

Responding to the criticism, He Siyi, Manager for Public Relations at CTC, said: We are pleased that the Riverside has grabbed a lot of attention from foreign technology media outlets. We respect Formlabs' efforts in the desktop SLA area, and have no intention to denigrate any competitors. In fact, all users who have personally used such devices have acknowledged that almost every product available provides more than one bad experience, so there is still a huge space for them to improve design. Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd, as a world's leading 3D printer vendor, has invested much in multiple technologies including SLA, in order to provide customers and the industry with highly reliable products that can be widely adopted.

SOURCE  Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd

Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd

CONTACT: YoYo Hee, +86-756-8518488, yoyohee@ctcprint.com, yoyo.hee1227@qq.com

GoPro Releases New Suite of Mounts and Accessories to Enhance Versatility of Every GoPro

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO), enabler of some of today's most engaging content, introduced a collection of new accessories to stoke out your creativity and content capture with every GoPro camera. The products add to GoPro's expansive array of mounts and accessories, providing infinite options for capturing unique shots and immersive content.

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Two of the new mounts were designed specifically for use with the HERO4 Session camera, which GoPro also announced today. The Ball Joint Buckle, which comes included with every HERO4 Session, has a rotating axis that allows for a range of perspectives from a single mounting position and enables users to quickly change the angle of capture without un-mounting the camera. Floaty ($19.99) is an easy-to-spot flotation accessory that wraps around the HERO4 Session to keep it afloat. It's specially designed to protect your camera while also allowing easy access to the shutter button and is perfect for worry-free shooting in and around the water.

GoPro has also released several additional accessories that are compatible with all HERO cameras, including:

    --  The Strap ($59.99) -- Delivers nearly limitless mounting possibilities
        without limiting your range of motion, whether wrapped on your hand,
        wrist, or leg.
    --  The Jam ($69.99)-- For the musician in your life, The Jam mounts your
        GoPro to just about anything on stage, whether it's a guitar headstock,
        drum hoop, keyboard, brass instrument, or a mic stand. Highly
        adjustable, the Jam can score any angle you want.
    --  Casey ($49.99) -- GoPro's first travel and storage solution to keep all
        your gear protected. Casey features a water-resistant, semi-rigid shell
        to protect against light rain and snow, while a padded interior with
        removable dividers protects your arsenal of camera(s) and accessories.
        It will fit inside your backpack, but is large enough to carry
        everything you need to capture your adventure.
Finally, GoPro HERO4, HERO3+ and HERO3 users can also benefit from the new WindSlayer ($19.99), a foam windscreen that reduces wind noise to enhance audio capture during high-speed activities or in windy environments. It's designed for use with The Frame or handheld shooting with just the camera.

New mounts and accessories will be available for purchase at authorized GoPro retailers around the world and on GoPro.com beginning July 12, 2015. For an overview of HERO4 Session, The Strap and The Jam, please visit the GoPro YouTube Tutorials page.

About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people capture and share their lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in their sport has become a widely adopted solution for people to capture themselves engaged in their interests, whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to capture and share its passion. And in turn, the world has helped GoPro become one of the most exciting and aspirational companies of our time.

For more information, visit http://www.gopro.com or connect with GoPro on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

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

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CONTACT: Kelly Leggoe, 1-650-332-7600 x7461, kleggoe@gopro.com

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

Golden Wish LLC Debuts Revolutionary Motion-Control Music Technology "Puppet Master" July 9th 2015 with Tia Fuller at New York's 54 Below Club

This high attendance event will feature Tia Fuller and showcase the Puppet Master(TM) "Motion Control Music System" in a live concert setting, undoubtedly opening new doors for artists by inspiring infinite possibilities using this innovative technology.

BOSTON, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the course of the past 2 years, Berklee Graduate Kevin Clark has pushed his company Golden Wish LLC to new and exciting heights with his patented technology entitled Puppet Master(TM). Puppet Master(TM) is a motion controlled music system, which only requires a single camera and computer to produce and manipulate sounds. Having done plenty of experimentation with the many platforms this can be adapted to (visit http://www.GoldenWishLLC.com for more info on previous productions and demonstrations) Golden Wish LLC is confident in finally debuting the technology in a Live Performance featuring Tia Fuller at 54 Below, 254 W 54(th) St, New York, NY 10019. Performance starts at 9PM; tickets are $25 with a $25 minimum for Food and Drinks.

In the past the only way for an instrumentalist to process effects on their instrument was manually. This limitation is no longer an issue with Puppet Master(TM) Technology. Using only body motion and positioning, the user can manipulate the sounds and effects coming from their instrument without to stopping to twist knobs. This new technology is unprecedented in its applicability and will be the forefront of a musical revolution; creating an entirely new form of live performance art combining aspects of spontaneous musical composition, performance and dance. Golden Wish LLC is working towards partnering with companies such as Ableton and Microsoft to further develop this product to the commercial level.

Renowned jazz saxophonist Tia Fuller is the perfect musician to premiere groundbreaking technology like Puppet Master(TM). Her creative spirit allows her to explore new realms of sounds, and dive into the possibilities that come out of this new opportunity for saxophone players as herself, and all other types of musicians as well. For more information on Tia Fuller and her music visit http://www.TiaFuller.com

SOURCE  Golden Wish LLC

Golden Wish LLC

CONTACT: Kevin Clark, Founder & CEO of Golden Wish LLC, Phone: (203) 505-4023

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

Motive develops world's first Mobile PVR for ATSC

LONDON, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Motive Television PLC ("Motive" or the "Company") (AIM: MTV), the technology provider to broadcasters and pay television operators, is pleased to announce that it has developed a Mobile Personal Video Recorder ("PVR"), which the Company believes is the world's first ATSC format PVR for mobile devices.  Unlike other personal video recorders, Mobile PVR is entirely based on proprietary Motive software. 

This new product provides the ability to time shift over-the-air programmes seen on tablets and mobile devices, and works with the TabletTV app and TPod in the United States. Mobile PVR uses an intuitive functionality and interface, similar to the functions consumers have used in the home for the past 20+ years.  Users can schedule to record programmes up to seven days in advance and then watch them for their personal use at a later time.

TabletTV in the United States already has the One-Touch Recording feature which permits pausing, playing, and recording a current programme, however, the new Mobile PVR will extend that capability to recording future programmes for later viewing.

Mobile PVR will be introduced as a Beta version this month to existing users of TabletTV in the U.S. and made available to the general market in September. In the future, Motive plans to licence its Mobile PVR software to other vendors of consumer electronics and app providers.

Leonard M Fertig, CEO of Motive commented, "The development and launch of Mobile PVR is another first for Motive.  It has taken significant man-years to develop a reliable software-based video recorder that works in the mobile device environment. This new product enhances the value of TabletTV and confirms Motive's position as a market leader in mobile viewing of television."

Motive Television provides broadcasters and pay television operators with enabling technology that provides opportunities to deliver highly valued services to viewers that generate additional income and retain existing subscribers, comprising:

Content Express(TM)
Today's television viewers are demanding the ability to watch whatever they want when they want it on any screen, and Motive's Content Express(TM) makes that possible without having to build new networks. Content Express(TM) software provides secure delivery and management of non-linear digital content across any type of broadcast network to any consumer-facing screen or device.  Motive has deployed it in both single and hybrid distribution systems that combine broadband access with traditional distribution for an optimal solution.

Motive's Content Express(TM) solutions platform provides a one-stop shop for digital terrestrial broadcasters, satellite, DTT cable pay television platforms, and Internet OTT content providers to offer new services including: Video on Demand (VOD and SVOD), Catch-up television, Tablet Television, Targeted advertising for VOD, Mocast for 4G LTE, Virtual channels and Video2Go.

Tablet TV
With a proprietary app and T-Pod antenna-tuner, tablet owners around the globe can watch and record all the programming currently broadcast over digital terrestrial channels.  Additionally, Tablet TV subscribers have the ability to download a selection of video-on-demand movies and programmes without the need for Internet access and, when they are connected, use integrated social networking and access anything available over the Internet.

Motive's content division is:

Motive Television Limited, a Dublin-based award-winning independent production company that produces factual programmes for Irish broadcasters. It specializes in live sports production and sports documentaries and also produces factual and entertainment series.

Motive Television was founded in London in 2005 and its shares are quoted on the London Stock Exchange (AIM).
http://www.motivetelevision.co.uk

SOURCE  Motive Television PLC

Motive Television PLC

CONTACT: Motive Television plc, Michael Pilsworth, Chairman Leonard M Fertig, CEO, T: +44 20 7025 8425; Sanlam Securities UK (Nominated Adviser), Simon Clements / James Thomas, T: +44 20 7628 2200;Beaufort Securities, Jon Belliss, T: +44  20 7382 8300; Newgate Communications, Jason Nisse/Andre Hamlyn, T: +44 20 7680 6559; Media PR Europe, Gerry Buckland, T: +44 7774 860011; Brainerd Communicators,Chris Plunkett / Mike Smargiassi, T:  +1 212 986 6667

Web Site: http://www.motivetelevision.co.uk

Peregrine Semiconductor Introduces First RF SOI 300 mm Technology Platform

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Peregrine Collaborate To Achieve an Industry First with the UltraCMOS® 11 Platform

SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, announces the UltraCMOS® 11 platform, the industry's first RF SOI technology built on GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 130 nm 300 mm RF technology platform. By moving to a 300 mm wafer, Peregrine opens the door to new enhancements and advanced features in future generations of the UltraCMOS technology platform, which can leverage GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 300 mm production-proven design enablement and manufacturing expertise and scale.

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To develop the next-generation UltraCMOS 11 platform, Peregrine collaborated with tier-one fab GLOBALFOUNDRIES. UltraCMOS 11 technology uses a custom fabrication flow from GLOBALFOUNDRIES' state-of-the-art Fab 7 facility in Singapore.

"As an industry first, the new RF SOI technology reaffirms our commitment to the RF market, and is another example how GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 300 mm fab in Singapore can provide new levels of performance, reliability and scalability for integrated RF front-end solutions," said Brian Harrison, senior vice president of Integration and Factory Management at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. "We are pleased to see the tremendous efforts resulted in this achievement, and we will continue to leverage our RF process development expertise and manufacturing scale to maximize the technology's capabilities and drive differentiation with our customers."

The UltraCMOS 11 platform will be the foundation for Peregrine's high volume mobile products and SOI products for other applications. It builds on the success of the award-wining UltraCMOS 10 technology platform, also developed and manufactured by GLOBALFOUNDRIES, and offers unparalleled performance and cost-competitive advantages. 

"For over 25 years, Peregrine has been at the forefront of advancing RF SOI technology," said Jim Cable, CEO of Peregrine Semiconductor. "That legacy continues with today's introduction of the UltraCMOS 11 platform, the first RF SOI 300 mm technology platform. By using 300 mm wafers, Peregrine ensures our technology roadmap will continue to be on the leading edge of RF SOI."

ABOUT PEREGRINE SEMICONDUCTOR
Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation, a Murata company, is the founder of RF silicon on insulator (SOI) and is a leading fabless provider of high-performance, integrated RF solutions. Since 1988 Peregrine and its founding team have been perfecting UltraCMOS® technology--a patented, advanced form of SOI--to deliver the performance edge needed to solve the RF market's biggest challenges, such as linearity. With products that deliver best-in-class performance and monolithic integration, Peregrine is the trusted choice for market leaders in automotive, broadband, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile devices, smartphones, space, test-and-measurement equipment and wireless infrastructure. A Murata company since December 2014, Peregrine holds more than 180 filed and pending patents and has shipped over 2 billion UltraCMOS units. For more information, visit http://www.psemi.com.

The Peregrine Semiconductor name, logo, and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation in the U.S.A., and other countries.  All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Editorial Contact:
Elizabeth Brown
Peregrine Semiconductor
Phone: 619.993.4648
pr@psemi.com

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GoPro Launches HERO4 Session: the Smallest, Lightest and Most Convenient GoPro, Yet

50% Smaller and 40% Lighter - HERO4 Session Combines Ultra-Compact Waterproof Design with Easy One-Button Control for Simple Yet Powerful Life-Capture Solution

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO), enabler of some of today's most engaging content, is proud to announce HERO4 Session, 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® Award-winning image quality and performance into an exciting new low-profile form factor. HERO4 Session benefits from a durable waterproof design that eliminates the need for a separate housing and features simple one-button control to make capturing immersive photos and video quicker and more convenient than ever before. HERO4 Session is compatible with existing GoPro mounts and will retail for $399.99 MSRP at authorized GoPro retailers around the world and on GoPro.com beginning July 12, 2015.

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"With HERO4 Session, we challenged ourselves to produce the smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro possible," said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro founder and CEO. "HERO4 Session combines the best of our engineering and user-experience know-how to deliver our most convenient life-capture solution, yet." Woodman adds, "I'm so excited about the launch of HERO4 Session because now I can finally use mine in public!"

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). 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.

"At GoPro, sound quality is as important as image quality and we're very excited about the stunning audio advancements we've made with HERO4 Session during water-based and windy activities. It's incredible what this little GoPro can capture," remarked Woodman.

HERO4 Session    $399.99 MSRP

    --  Stunning 1080p60, 720p100, and 1440p30 video
    --  Waterproof to 33' (10m), no separate housing required
    --  Easy one-button control: short press of shutter powers camera on and
        begins capturing video, long shutter button press powers camera on and
        begins capturing time-lapse photos
    --  Captures 8MP Single, Burst, and Time Lapse photos
    --  Compatible with GoPro mounts and accessories
    --  Dual Mic system captures enhanced audio during high wind and water-based
        activities
    --  Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth® enable easy connectivity to GoPro App and
        Smart Remote
    --  Auto image rotation corrects image orientation during recording
    --  Includes standard and low-profile frame mounts for increased mounting
        versatility
    --  New Ball Joint Buckle mount is included
About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people capture and share their lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in sports has become a widely adopted solution for people to capture themselves engaged in their interests, whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to capture and share its passion. And in turn, the world has helped GoPro become one of the most exciting and aspirational companies of our time.

For more information, visit http://www.gopro.com or connect with GoPro on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

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

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GoPro

CONTACT: pr@gopro.com

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

FOVE Closes Kickstarter Campaign and Raises $480k

SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

     World's first eye-tracking VR headset also secured support from Samsung and Valve 

    FOVE, the world's first eye-tracking VR headset, has reached the end of its successful
Kickstarter
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fove/fove-the-worlds-first-eye-tracking-virtual-reality ]
campaign, having raised over $480,650 - almost double its initial goal of $250,000.
The project also attracted over 1,480 backers and gained widespread support from companies
such as Samsung Ventures and Valve Inc.

    Unlike other VR headsets, FOVE offers low-latency, high-accuracy eye tracking, which
has resonated with the backers of the campaign. The company's technology enables users to
more truly immerse themselves into virtual reality worlds with instant and precise user
interface control and can enable human connections with VR characters in a way that has
not been possible before.

    After 45 days of accumulating funds through crowdfunding, FOVE is now able to initiate
the final stages of production and will be delivering the first developer kits to backers
starting in May 2016 (Super early birds aside). For those who missed the project, later
this year they will be able to pre-order FOVE directly from the website
http://www.getfove.com. Those interested can now sign up to their waitlist for the
additional information.

    Yuka Kojima, CEO and co-founder of FOVE, commented, "All of the team at FOVE has been
blown away by the enthusiasm and the support of the Kickstarter community. With our
backers we are now able to finalize production of what we envision to be the most
immersive and enjoyable VR headset on the market today".

    Thanks to the campaign's success, FOVE is also able to commit to adding support for
Valve's Lighthouse positional tracking system to the first developer kits. Adding
sub-millimeter accurate position tracking to FOVE will help to establish the headset as
one of the most compelling available to pre-order; though the Lighthouse base stations and
any additional controllers will be sold separately from the Kickstarter bundle. In
addition to Lighthouse, FOVE will be supporting the OpenVR SDK and Valve's Steam VR
platform at launch next year.

    Key features of FOVE include:

       
        - Eye Tracking - to an accuracy of 01/5th of a degree
        - Head Tracking - ultra low latency head tracking to gain positional awareness
        - Hi-Res Display - incredibly wide 100 degree field of view on a hi-res 5.7-inch display
        - Reduced motion sickness -reduce simulation sickness by reducing the need for unnatural
          head movements
        - Widely compatible - convert existing VR games easily, and develop more advanced
          features in engines including Unity, Cryengine, Unreal Engine, and more

    Editor's notes: 

    High-resolution images, logos and headshots can be found here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j73wgb35tukzwvh/AACeXBSGiuzMDQnIhdcpeT1Da?dl=0 ].

    For more information, please visit the FOVE website here [http://www.getfove.com ] and
Kickstarter page here
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fove/fove-the-worlds-first-eye-tracking-virtual-reality ]
.

    About FOVE 

    Founded in May 2014, FOVE [http://www.getfove.com ] is the world's first eye-tracking
virtual reality headset aiming to revolutionize the entertainment and medical industries
with gaze control in virtual reality interfaces. FOVE is the first batch member of RIVER,
the first Virtual Reality acceleration program by Rothenberg Ventures.

    FOVE has completed the Microsoft Ventures London Accelerator Program in December 2014.
FOVE has won recognition at major international startup contests, including 'TechCrunch
Disrupt SF Battlefield' (semi-finalist), 'Japan - UK Startup Pitch Deloitte (1st place
winner), SF Japan Night Final (1st place winner), SlushAsia (3rd place).

FOVE

CONTACT: PR Contact: Tim Vooght at Dynamo PR, Mobile: +44(0)7463-320-872, Email: tim.vooght@dynamopr.com

Naughty America invites you to experience a virtual threesome during Comic-Con

SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Adult entertainment titan Naughty America has debuted its initial "virtual porn" scene, making it the first major American company to create and release Virtual Reality-based adult entertainment.

The San Diego-based organization, known as an adult industry innovator for making thousands of fantasies available in mobile and 4k Ultra HD formats, on Friday made industry waves again by releasing its original 2 Chicks Same Time virtual porn.

The content, unveiled to fans Thursday via a SFW announcement, is a threesome scene with megastars Nikki Benz and Jaclyn Taylor -- and now, the user.

Using a VR headset, males will be immersed directly in Naughty America's first person point-of-view scene, with Benz and Taylor standing seductively before them, elevating the user to a new height -- a more sensitized, sexual plane.

And not just that, but Naughty America's virtual threesome also allows couples and lovers a drama-free solution to asking partners to bring a third party into the bedroom.

"Our customers want to get as close to reality as they can get, without reality getting in the way," Naughty America CEO Andreas Hronopoulos said.

A VR headset is needed to properly experience the new content, which is formatted for 180-degree stereoscopic head tracking. While various devices are compatible, for the best experience, Naughty America suggests using the Samsung Gear VR for Android users, the Homido Virtual Reality Headset and Mobile VR Station app for iPhone users, or the Oculus Rift.

To commemorate the behemoth milestone, Naughty America and stars Benz and Taylor will host an in-person promotion offering adults a free taste of the virtual porn experience amid the fervor of Comic-Con International in San Diego.

The event, which will be live-streamed on Periscope, will take place July 9-11 from noon to 4 p.m. at Tivoli Bar & Grill, 505 6th Ave., in downtown San Diego. Fans with Comic-Con badges will be able put on a VR device and watch the new virtual porn content and discuss the experience with the scene's stars, Benz and Taylor.

And lady fans, of course, have not been left out. Founded on female-produced adult entertainment, Naughty America is also creating a virtual porn experience for women, in which they'll find themselves at the center of attention between a man and another woman. 

Meanwhile, Redditors have already started chatting about the 2 Chicks Same Time virtual porn scene, which has also garnered positive reviews from Naughty America members.

"It is so awesome to see Naughty America stepping into the VR game early on. Please keep them coming. I signed up for a year instantly when I saw you guys doing VR," one of the site's members posted.

New virtual porn scenes will continue to be released weekly on the site, the company said.

Follow and reach Naughty America on Twitter @naughtyamerica.

SOURCE  Naughty America

Naughty America

NTT Resonant Launches Cloud-based Testing Service "Remote TestKit" Support Quickly Added for New OS "iOS8.4"

TOKYO, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT Resonant Inc. announced on July 6 that it has added devices with iOS8.4 to its lineup of handsets compatible with "Remote TestKit" (*1) (https://appkitbox.com/en/testkit/) cloud-based service. With this new solution, we offer immediate support to developers who want to develop apps supporting the latest OS.

Additionally, from July 3 to July 31, we are offering tickets redeemable for a 30-minute free trial on one of our new iOS8.4 devices on Remote TestKit.

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In addition to iOS 8.4, various types of iOS platforms are available (iOS 5.x, 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x). Different handset models are also available for the service (iPhone4, iPhone5S, iPhone6, iPad Air2, etc).

Promotion Info:

We are offering tickets redeemable for a 30-minute free trial on one of our new iOS8.4 devices on Remote TestKit. More details can be found at the link below:

URL: https://appkitbox.com/en/testkit/news/20150706-4089

On Remote TestKit, we have prepared an environment to experience the new version of iOS in response to the requests of developers who "want to try the new OS but are hesitant to install it on their corporate or personal devices." Going forward, we will continue to provide and expand developer support services.

Note:

(*1) Remote TestKit (https://appkitbox.com/en/testkit/)

Remote TestKit is a service that allows developers to test smartphone apps and mobile websites on the cloud. Users can remotely test on more than 300 different models, without purchasing the devices themselves. The service also includes a number of useful features - including automated tests, which allow a series of test cases to be run automatically - to make app testing easier on the developer's side.

Features:

    --  About 300 different models available for remote use, including Android
        phones, iPhones, and tablets
    --  Automated testing can run test cases on multiple devices simultaneously
    --  Ultimate speed of UI responsiveness
Visit us at https://appkitbox.com/en/testkit/

The names of the companies, services, and products mentioned in this press release are the trademarks of their respective companies.

SOURCE  NTT Resonant Inc.

NTT Resonant Inc.

CONTACT: Yuko Tateishi, Natsumi Takane, NTT Resonant Inc., Tel: +81-3-6703-6250, Email: pr@nttr.co.jp

Web Site: https://appkitbox.com/en/testkit/

GlocalMe G2, a revolutionary smart 4G Wi-Fi hotspot

HONG KONG, July 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- uCloudlink is slated to initiate a revolutionary project for the world's first 4G global Wi-Fi hotspot: GlocalMe G2. Expected to be a very cool and effective product for businessmen and travelers around the world, GlocalMe's G2 project will be available on Kickstarter as of July this year.

Despite being a start-up company, uCloudlink is determined to change and positively transform lives by designing and creating very innovative products. The company's last product - GlocalMe G1 - was a hit in the market and has already received great reviews at major sales channels such as Amazon.com.

Now with GlocalMe G2, a revolutionary smart 4G Wi-Fi hot spot, people are set to enjoy a more secure and continuous internet connection without coverage limitations, compared to free WiFi. Similar to Google's Project Fi, GlobalMe G2 technology is all about having a portable network device that you can travel with around the globe and enjoy internet access to wherever you are. Aside from accessing the internet at an affordable price; users will also not have to buy local SIM cards of the countries they travel to with this product, or have to pay high roaming fees to mobile carriers. 

Unlike Google's Project Fi that restricts network connectivity to their Nexus models only, GlocalMe gives users the freedom to use any model with their network. As the Project Fi continues generating heated public debates, uCloudlink company is unveiling GlocalMe G2, which is the world's first portable 4G network device. The device is set to work like a smart hotspot, turning local 3G and 4G networks into WiFi signals in over 100 countries. With GlocalMe G2, people will also find it much easier to surf and make online voice calls on the Internet in all these countries. 

The company's top minds believe that this technology will become the future of the telecom industry.

"Cloud SIM technology is going to replace SIM cards in the near future. This will ultimately give people more freedom and effectiveness while travelling from one country to another," said James Ji, Project Director of GlocalMe G2.

GlocalMe G2 service also supports 100+ countries unlike Mifi rental requiring one to carry their SIM cards whenever travelling abroad. With all these amazing features, GlocalMe G2 is without a doubt expected to become the next big thing in the market.

SOURCE  Hong Kong uCloudlink Network Technology Ltd.

Hong Kong uCloudlink Network Technology Ltd.

CONTACT: John Lin, Cell Number: +86 15815701743, Email: pr@ucloudlink.com

Web Site: http://en.glocalme.com/

Device Benchmark: Roku 3

-- Stand-out Search Features Still Require Visually Appealing & Clean UI

BOSTON, July 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With the abundant amount of connected media devices on the market today, it is imperative that manufacturers provide standout, value-added features that are unavailable with other connected media devices. A new consumer evaluation from the Connected Home UX group at Strategy Analytics (http://www.strategyanalytics.com) benchmarking the Roku 3, has found that this streaming media device provides just that -- an unbeatable search feature when comparing it with other connected media devices on the market today. But is that enough to sway the consumer to purchase?

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Overall, Strategy Analytics found that the Roku 3 (Exhibit 1) provides a simplified user interface (UI) that is easy to navigate. The option to customize the theme of the UI as well as the ability to modify the order in which the 'Channels' appear on the homescreen are considered great value-added features that allow users to personalize their device to their individual interests. In addition, the inclusion of the unbiased and comprehensive search feature, a Wi-Fi Direct remote, Roku Feed, the Roku App, and a headphone jack (features unavailable on competitor devices), were also found to be highly valued by consumers.

Exhibit 1 Roku 3

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Taryn Tulay, report author and senior analyst commented, "When it comes to the discovery of content, the Roku 3 has excelled in providing a seamless search for movies, TV shows and actors/directors by providing results from the top streaming channels (e.g. Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.), including on demand content from pay TV providers. This makes it easier for users to discover content available and pricing options they might have overlooked, if required to search each service individually. Without a doubt, consumers will always prefer a seamless and unbiased search."

Continued Tulay, "However, while the Roku 3 provides the typical apps/services and features available on most connected media devices as well as value-added features unavailable on other devices, consumer expectations of a UI for a streaming device stems from the look and feel of personal devices used on a daily basis (e.g. smartphones or tablets). Unfortunately this quality did not resonate for consumers when using this device; when compared to other connected devices on the market, the UI of the Roku 3 was considered less sleek and polished. The images, graphics and layout used were less visually appealing and more outdated; which could ultimately become a deterrent to adoption of the Roku 3 for some consumers."

Diane O'Neill, Director, User Experience Innovation Practice, added "Although Roku 3 provides the best seamless search tool to discover content of interest via OTT VOD services, it is still imperative to provide a visually appealing and clean UI, as well as a simple remote that makes the device seem easy to use. Moreover, the need for a compelling UI inaddition to stand-out features should not be underestimated by manufacturers of streaming media devices and smart TVs alike."

About Strategy Analytics

Strategy Analytics, Inc. provides the competitive edge with advisory services, consulting and actionable market intelligence for emerging technology, mobile and wireless, digital consumer and automotive electronics companies. With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Strategy Analytics delivers insights for enterprise success. http://www.StrategyAnalytics.com

About Connected Home UX

Connected Home UX forms part of the User Experience Innovation Practice (UXIP) at Strategy Analytics. Focusing on user behaviors, motivations and interests within in-vehicle, mobile device, connected home and media & services research areas, UXIP helps clients meet consumer needs, develop usable solutions and deliver compelling user experiences. Extensive expertise and highly experienced in large-scale survey work, in-depth interviews, focus groups and observational sessions, UXIP's research methodology allows strategic user-centric analysis on the potential for new technologies that would otherwise be unavailable. Providing actionable insight, go-to-market strategies and business recommendations, UXIP is a leading supplier of consumer knowledge to the technology industry. Click here for more information

Press Contacts
US Contact: Taryn Tulay, +1 617 614 0746, ttulay@strategyanalytics.com
European Contact: Diane O'Neill, +44(0) 1908 423 669, doneill@strategyanalytics.com

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Strategy Analytics

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AISCES Launches EMV Level 2 (L2) Kernel Solution for POS, MPOS and MicroATM Products

DELHI, July 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Payment technology provider AISCES [http://www.aisces.com ] has introduced EMV Level 2
(L2) Kernel [http://www.aisces.com/emvl2library ] solution. EMV (Europay MasterCard Visa),
is a technical standard for smart payment cards and for payment terminals which can accept
them.

    EMV Level 2 specifications defines procedures necessary to effect a payment system
transaction in an international interchange environment. EMV Level 2 (L2) Kernel processes
chip card data from a payment chip card and it is an important software component of POS,
Mobile POS and Micro ATM products.

    AISCES Level 2 (L2) Kernel solution can be used by POS, MPOS and MicroATM
manufacturing companies to provide an effective product solution for the Indian market.

    "India is seeing a growth in Mobile POS market with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
Financial Inclusion and Micro ATM program. AISCES cost effective secure EMV Level 2 (L2)
Kernel solution will help POS, MPOS and MicroATM manufacturers reduce development costs
and reduce time to market for product releases," said Anuj Pachoree, CEO of AISCES.

    AISCES is one of the few companies in India providing EMV Level 2 (L2)
Kernel solution. Most of the POS, MPOS companies in India till now had been using imported
EMV Kernel stack solutions. Now with AISCES EMV Level 2 (L2) Kernel launch, Indian POS
companies can find an effective secure EMV Level 2 solution in India.

    About AISCES: 

    AISCES is a payment technology company which provides EMV Kernels, Host Card Emulation
and Tokenization solutions for mobile payments market. AISCES is founded by alumni of IIT
BHU and IIM Bangalore. AISCES management team has more than 15 year experience in
technology industry. AISCES has development centre in Noida.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Anuj Pachoree 
        anuj@aisces.com 
        +91-8586835616 
        Director 
        Aisces Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 

     

Aisces Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Threat Response Adaptive Core Ecosystem (TRACE) defines the new industry standard for holistic enterprise security, says Frost & Sullivan

SINGAPORE, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan has just released a White Paper outlining their latest concept for holistic enterprise security, defined by the acronym TRACE - Threat Response Adaptive Core Ecosystem.

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As cyber-attacks today become more sophisticated, harder to detect, and are able to bypass traditional security tools, it is a necessity that enterprises today assess their overall security strategy, which should encompass detection, remediation and prevention capabilities in a platform approach rather than viewing them in silos.

"The inspiration behind TRACE was to create a new industry standard for the cyber security community by developing a holistic approach which includes not only security products but also the expertise required to prevent, detect and remediate threats effectively in the enterprise environment," noted Charles Lim, Senior Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan Cyber Security practice lead.

"In addition, we realized that several security components used in enterprises have acronyms tagged to them, such as IAM, NAC, IPS, UTM, NGFW and so on. Similarly, TRACE will be an acronym that encompasses all these aspects in one single platform and represent the dawn of a new security mindset."

TRACE essentially represents the key components comprising access management, various security solutions towards endpoints, web assets, cloud and mobile applications, content security for email and web, integrated security appliances and advanced threat protection in the network, balanced with human factor mitigation, vulnerability management, and security analytics.

As for its acronym, T.R.A.C.E. stands for

    --  Threat Response - Need for a holistic approach to react towards threats
        through prevention, detection and remediation

    --  Adaptive - Allows security tools to gather intelligence and real-time
        analysis to provide a predictive perspective in the environment, meeting
        various form factors such as virtual, on premise or used in the cloud

    --  Core Ecosystem - an essential platform enterprises need to adopt,
        combining human expertise and technological capabilities.
According to Edison Yu, Head, ICT Enterprise division, Frost & Sullivan, Asia Pacific, the constantly evolving nature of the enterprise landscape brings about the possibility of random and stronger threats.

"Enterprises are increasingly finding it a challenge to keep up with the dynamic cyber threat landscape, as threat actors multiply both in terms of numbers as well as the sophistication of attack methods used. This has further heightened the need for C-level executives to have a clear and strategic approach towards their organization's cyber security setup," he explained.

End users will be able to use TRACE to identify the potential components they need in the enterprise, using it as a guide to assess their current situation and define the other essential components they need to improve in their ecosystem.

Security vendors also need to consider moving their investments into establishing a more holistic approach to not only strengthen prevention tools, such as penetration testing solutions, but also develop a full detection and remediation strategy for the user. In the different phases of risk management, TRACE aims to provide assessors with insights into the critical features and identify future vulnerabilities to help build and deploy a holistic security strategy to tackle the ever-evolving threat landscape.

Anthony Lim, Senior Advisor, Frost & Sullivan Cyber Security Technology Advisory believes that TRACE will remain relevant moving forward.

"In short, the TRACE is essentially a guide for key IT decision makers that serves to operationalize the critical components of a cyber-security setup for enterprises seeking to prepare themselves for any given threat scenario."

The complimentary White Paper can be downloaded here.

About Frost & Sullivan

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AdMobilize Releases AdBeacon 2.0, Upgrades the First "Plug And Measure" Analytics Platform for the Real World

AdBeacon Enables Brands to Track Offline Advertising Asset Performance in Real Time

MIAMI, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AdMobilize today announced the release of AdBeacon 2.0, an upgraded version of the world's first "Plug and Measure" analytics solution that transforms the way businesses measure their ad performance in the physical world. AdMobilize also revealed today that it has raised an additional $1.6 million, with a total of $4.5 million in funding this year to fuel further development of its patent-pending platform.

AdMobilize takes the guesswork out of outdoor advertising, doing for offline advertising what Google Analytics did for online. AdBeacon combines sophisticated object-detection software with easy-to-install hardware that enables advertisers to capture an unprecedented amount of information about outdoor, retail, and out-of-home advertising. This not only provides greater accountability, but also makes it easier than ever before for businesses to understand and optimize their advertising spend and maximize ROI. 

"We're changing the rules of advertising by applying the level of analytics that ecommerce companies use to real world advertising, in order to maximize sales in the physical world," said Rodolfo Saccoman, CEO and founder of AdMobilize. "AdMobilize gives brands the data they need to understand the physical world - it makes the world smarter."

Despite the fact that brands spend $7 billion a year on street-level advertising, such as bus shelters and digital signage, it remains a challenge to accurately track how effective those campaigns are. Moreover, the solutions that do exist are extremely difficult to install and configure, requiring huge amounts of time, money, and people.

AdBeacon represents a groundbreaking and effortless new way to track campaign performance in the physical world. The solution provides an all-in-one hardware and software solution that can be configured in two minutes and used by anyone, even people with no technical skills. It allows advertisers to track dwell time, gaze ratio, demographics, emotions and more. They can access performance data by location, time, audience, engagement, demographics, and other key factors to adjust campaign strategy and drive revenue.

"Real­time data and analytics drive online advertising and marketing for a reason  -  they generate incredible ROI,"  Saccoman said. "With AdBeacon 2.0, AdMobilize is giving outdoor advertisers and brick-and-­mortar businesses the same advantages their digital counterparts enjoy. It's a game­changer."

AdBeacon stands out in the market for its ease-of-use. The AdRemote apps for Android or iPhone enable users to easily configure the AdBeacon device. In addition, users can view the AdDashboard via their browser which provides an at-­a-glance display of analytics in real time. AdRemote displays key metrics that quantify advertising effectiveness and users can share results with partners and customers in just one tap to augment point­-of-­sale metrics and drive new business.

About AdMobilize:

AdMobilize is transforming advertising with a platform that delivers real­time insights about the  physical world.  By connecting the physical world to the online grid, AdMobilize provides business intelligence that allows brands to maximize outdoor, out­ of ­home and retail advertising returns, optimize store layouts and track digital asset performance. Find out more at http://www.admobilize.com.

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World's First In-Theater Video Game League Brings Minecraft Competition To Florida Kids

A Group Of Dads Launch Super League Gaming, A Recreational Video Game League Aimed At Combining Social Play, Family Time and Video Games In Movie Theaters Nationwide

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Super League Gaming, the world's first in-theater interactive video game league, is bringing gamers together to play side-by-side in movie theaters across the country for an unprecedented gaming event. This summer, the startup will take over 80+ movie theaters in 25 major cities across the nation for their Super League Gaming Summer Tour, and will stop at select Florida theaters July 6 through 8. Super League has partnered with the nation's three largest movie theater chains -- Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Theatres, and Cinemark Theatres, as well as luxury chain iPic Theaters -- to transform cinemas into interactive gaming arenas for kids and gamers alike.

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Super League Gaming aims to create a new way for gamers to play, combining aspects of the increasingly popular eSports category with a traditional league play environment. Gamers will immerse themselves in an engaging, face-to-face experience as they compete for league championship titles playing the popular game Minecraft, with other titles available in the upcoming months.

This summer, Super League Gaming will host a coast-to-coast, 25-city tour that will run from June 15 through August 26 to introduce their unique concept and get the word out about league gameplay. Continuous 6-week sessions, that function much like a soccer or little league, will start on September 14.

"I think video games are great in the way they can capture a child's imagination, but imagine adding a real-world social element to that which brings the whole thing to life in a positive way," says Super League President and COO Brett Morris. "That's why we created Super League Gaming. We're just a group of dads who want to help kids connect with each other and develop social bonds as they play and engage in the games they love. We like to think of it as little league for the digital era."

Each 100-minute session is comprised of both game play and social elements, with gamers building in teams, competing in battles, and enjoying free time to interact with other gamers as they work together to strategize and climb the international leaderboard.

Gamers play in first-person on their laptops at each event while a third-person bird's-eye view of a customized Minecraft world is projected on the movie theater screen. This unique, all-encompassing perspective uses Minecraft's open source API in order to merge all players onto a single screen as they compete side-by-side for an immersive gameplay experience within the theater.

"Cinemark is very excited to be working with Super League, as more and more of our theatres are being recognized as ideal venues for gamers to play and engage in eSports," says Cinemark VP, Head of Marketing & Communications, James Meredith. "With our large screens, incredible sound, cutting-edge technology and extremely comfortable seats, our multiplexes provide a gaming experience that cannot be replicated."

"We know kids are excited about playing video games, but now we want to bring another layer to the experience that pushes their engagement even further," says Super League Co-Founder and Chief Visionary John Miller. "There's no reason why such a common pastime has to happen locked away in kids' rooms. Moms, dads, siblings... everyone really gets involved once they walk into one of our theater events. You can feel the energy in the room."

The Summer Tour brings Super League Gaming to over 80 theaters in the U.S. for $20 per event, followed by 6­-week league sessions in the fall where gamers play once a week for $120 per session. To learn more about Super League Gaming and buy tickets, visit: http://www.SuperLeague.com

    Super League's Summer Tour Dates For
     Florida:

    July 13th          AMC Aventura 24, Aventura

    July 13th           Cinemark Paradise 24,
                        Davie

    July 13th           Regal Winter Park Village
                        Stadium

    July 13th           iPic Boca Raton, Boca
                        Raton  **OPEN TO MEDIA

    July 14th          AMC Sunrise 8, Sunrise

    July 14th           Regal Cinemas Oviedo Mall
                        22

    July 15th           AMC Sunset Place 24,
                        South Miami

    July 15th           Regal Citrus Park Stadium
                        20, Tampa  **RED CARPET
                        EVENT & OPEN TO MEDIA

About Super League Gaming
Founded in 2014, Super League Gaming (https://superleague.com/) is the world's first in-theater, interactive video game league throughout the U.S. Based in Santa Monica, California, Super League Gaming launched with their flagship game Minecraft and plans to expand to additional games in the coming months.

Press Contact
Jasmine Bina
jasmine@jbcomms.com
(714) 328-3866

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Turtle Beach Corporation's EAR FORCE® Stealth 420X 100% Fully Wireless Gaming Headset For Xbox One Is Available For Pre-Order Now

SAN DIEGO, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of the Company's Stealth 500X and Elite 800X gaming headsets, Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), the leading-edge audio technology company and #1 in gaming audio, is pleased to announce that its third 100% fully wireless Xbox One headset, the EAR FORCE(®) Stealth 420X is available for pre-order today! Head over to http://www.turtlebeach.com or your favorite participating retailer and pre-order the Stealth 420X right now to ensure you get it on Day 1 when it becomes available July 18, 2015.

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"When you look beyond the high-quality and immersive sound you get from our headsets, Turtle Beach is the clear market share leader in gaming headsets because we continue to offer a broad range of products that cater to gamers' varied desires and budgets," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "This is part of our DNA, and why we've now put together another great feature set for the Stealth 420X as our third 100% fully wireless Xbox One gaming headset. Like its predecessors, the Stealth 420X will feature our renowned audio and mic quality in a comfortable headset designed to give gamers the most immersive and enjoyable gaming experience."

The EAR FORCE Stealth 420X is an officially licensed gaming headset for Xbox One, and comes loaded with a suite of must-have features Xbox One gamers are sure to enjoy, including:

    --  100% Fully Wireless - No wires anywhere. Experience crystal clear game
        and chat audio using the latest, intelligent channel-hopping technology
        for interference-free wireless gaming.
    --  Simple Setup - One simple-to-set-up USB connection to the Xbox One and
        all your wireless gaming dreams come true.
    --  STOP SHOUTING! - Mic Monitoring lets players hear their own voice in the
        headset to avoid shouting.
    --  Game & Chat Volume Control - Independent controls for game and chat
        audio lets players tune the mix to their preference.
    --  Mic Check - A high-sensitivity, adjustable boom mic picks-up voice audio
        loud and clear. Remove the mic to enjoy mobile/tablet gaming, as well as
        listening to music and watching movies.
    --  15 Hour Rechargeable Battery - A built-in rechargeable battery delivers
        up to 15 hours of wireless gaming.
    --  Updated Headset Design - An updated over-ear headset design with supple,
        perforated synthetic leather-wrapped ear-cups provides superior comfort
        and improved bass response.
    --  Audio Presets & Voice Prompts - Four Turtle Beach audio presets and
        audible voice prompts from the headset tell gamers what setting they've
        selected.
The EAR FORCE Stealth 420X is planned to be available Saturday, July 18, 2015 at participating retailers for a MSRP of $179.95. More information on the Stealth 420X can be found on the official website page. Additionally, for the latest information on Turtle Beach gaming headsets and accessories, visit http://www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers' needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation(®)4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound(®) brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The Company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Forward looking statements are based on management's statements containing the words "may", "could", "would", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "target", "project", "intend" and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the substantial uncertainties inherent in acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company any is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

For Media Information, Contact:

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PR/Communications Director

Turtle Beach Corp.

858.914.5093
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Turtle Beach Corp.

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Synology® Announces RS18016xs+ and RX1216sas

Scalable and converged NAS for demanding businesses

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Synology(®) America Corp. today announced the release of the RS18016xs+ and its expansion unit RX1216sas with: vast expansion capacities; point-in-time data backup for enterprises; and unparalleled performance throughput.

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"Belonging to the next generation of NAS servers, the RS18016xs+ can be extended beyond 1PB of storage capacity while simplifying any backup strategy, making it the perfect choice for businesses in need of a cost-efficient, scalable, and modern storage solution," declared Michael Wang, product manager at Synology Inc.

The RS18016xs+ is designed to deliver the following cutting-edge technologies:

    --  Extreme performance: providing over 3,900 MB/s and 348,000 IOPS
        throughput, the RS18016xs+ effortlessly provides storage and application
        serving to hundreds of users. With a dedicated encryption engine, the
        RS18016xs+ boasts over 3,000 MB/s reading on encrypted shared folders,
        ensuring data security without any major performance drop.
    --  Point-in-time data recovery: The RS18016xs+ brings snapshot technology
        which allows businesses to automatically capture point-in-time copies of
        data as frequently as every 5 minutes without occupying system
        resources. Customize the retention policy to save up to 256 recovery
        points on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis.
    --  High uptime: With support for Synology High Availability, as well as
        numerous redundant hardware components including: redundant data paths,
        power supplies, system fans, and four network ports with failover
        support; the RS18016xs+ maximizes service uptime.
    --  Future-ready: The RS18016xs+ natively supports 6Gb/s SAS/SATA III
        technologies and can be upgraded with up to 32GB ECC RAM and 10GbE
        capabilities to ensure maximum compatibility and return on investment.
    --  Seamless scalability: when storage capacity on the Synology RS18016xs+
        reaches its limit, Synology RX1216sas provides an easy way to
        immediately scale up. Stacking up to 14 RX1216sas expansion units
        creates a 180-drive cluster managed from a single point of entry.
The RS18016xs+ and RX1216sas are powered by the DiskStation Manager (DSM) - the most advanced and intuitive web-based operating system for network-attached storage. The OS provides a host of applications to bring better productivity to work. Synology was voted as "PC Mag Business Choice Award winner" and received the highest rating in every element of the survey, including reliability, overall satisfaction, value, and likelihood to recommend.

The RS18016xs+ and RX1216sas are backed by Synology's advanced 5-year warranty and the Synology Replacement Services (SRS) for select regions.

Availability & Price

This release is available worldwide immediately. The RS18016xs+ and RX1216sas are priced starting at $7,599.99 and $2,999.99, respectively.

For more information, please visit https://www.synology.com/products/RS18016xs+

Synology at a Glance

Synology creates network attached storage and IP surveillance solutions that transform the way users manage data and conduct surveillance in the cloud era. By taking full advantage of the latest technologies, Synology aims to help users centralize data storage and backup, share files on-the-go, and implement professional surveillance solutions in reliable and affordable ways. Synology is committed to delivering products with forward-thinking features and the best in class customer services.

Press Contact:
Andrea Wedderburn

Synology America Corp.

PR Specialist
Email; Tel: 425.818.1587 Ext. 208; Cel: 703.304.1383

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An Everyday Lens That's Anything But Ordinary: The AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens Offers Advanced Photographers Powerful Versatility

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens - an amazingly versatile DX-format lens that is well suited for advanced and enthusiast photographers. The NIKKOR 16-80mm features a combination of the best Nikon lens technologies, some never before seen in a Nikon DX-format lens, including Nikon's legendary Nano Crystal Coat. The resulting lens gives a wide variety of photographers an all-purpose optic to help take their photography further and tell their story with clarity and precision.   

"The NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4 is a very exciting addition to the NIKKOR DX-format lens lineup, and a new milestone in the NIKKOR legacy - it combines the most advanced optical technologies with an extremely useful focal range to capture photos and HD video," said Masahiro Horie, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "This new lens is a great companion for Nikon's high-performance, lightweight series of DX-format DSLR cameras."

DX-Format Versatility
Make no mistake, the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR is premium glass for those who desire a fast and highly capable wide-angle zoom lens. The lens features a popular, wide 24-120mm (FX-format equivalent) focal range, which makes it ideally suited for a variety of shooting disciplines. From wide-angle landscapes, tight portraits or for those looking for an all-in-one tool for travel, this lens does it all. The large f/2.8 - f/4 aperture lets photographers shoot in challenging light with ease, with the creative flexibility afforded by a shallow depth-of-field. Whether photographing friends' faces or a festive plate full of local flavor, the 16-80mm's fast aperture lets users blur the background to create that dramatic separation between subject and background that emphasizes and flatters a subject. For creative close-ups of everything from passion-projects to flowers, the lens has a very useful minimum focusing distance of merely 1.2 feet throughout the entire 5x zoom range.   

To further enhance its low-light capability, the new NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4 lens also features Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization technology, which provides up to 4 stops of image stabilization*, helping to create sharp images while shooting handheld or in challenging light. As an added benefit to landscape and wildlife photographers, this lens features VR with automatic tripod detection, to counteract vibration when mounted on a tripod.

Latest Optical Technologies
The new AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm F/2.8-4E ED VR boasts some of the best optical innovations from Nikon, and is the first Nikon DX-format lens to wear the gold "N" emblem, to indicate the presence of Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat. This advanced optical coating significantly reduces instances of ghosting and flare for the highest quality images. The front and rear elements also integrate a fluorine coating to make it easier to remove dirt, moisture and smudges from the lens surface. This is also the first Nikon DX lens to feature an electromagnetic diaphragm; this innovation electronically adjusts the aperture within the lens, resulting in consistent exposure during high speed shooting. 

The new NIKKOR 16-80mm lens features robust construction while retaining a lightweight and compact body. The lens features four Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and three aspheric elements to further combat instances of ghost, flare and chromatic aberration. The lens is constructed of 17 elements in 13 groups, and features a seven-blade diaphragm to create a circular, natural bokeh for a pleasing out of focus area of the image. For fast, accurate and quiet AF performance, the 16-80mm also features Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology.

Price and Availability
The new Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR will be available in July for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $1,069.95.** For more information on NIKKOR lenses as well as other Nikon products, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.

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

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables users to tell their stories through amazing photos and videos. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 80th anniversary of NIKKOR optics, and announced the production of over 90 million NIKKOR lenses in 2014, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr.

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

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

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

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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Singapore is the First Automotive Finance Company Globally to Embrace Apple Watch Technology

- myMBFS app now fully compatible with the Apple Watch

- Get up-to-date finance contract information at a glance

- Be notified whenever a monthly payment is due and paid

SINGAPORE, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) Singapore continues its digital push of applications and has successfully launched the new myMBFS app for the Apple Watch. This latest addition to Daimler Financial Services' suite of digital applications is part of a series of on-going initiatives aimed at enhancing the customer experience for Mercedes-Benz customers.

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The MBFS customer online portal myMBFS.com.sg, was initially launched in April 2013 and was designed specifically for the needs of MBFS' customers. The portal allows existing customers who finance their vehicle with MBFS to access their vehicle's account information via the web-portal or the myMBFS app. Nearly one in three customers are currently active users of this account management tool.

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With the latest release of the myMBFS for Apple Watch, customers are now able to receive up-to-date information on their finance contracts at a simple glance of the wrist. Information such as the number of remaining payments for an instalment plan and the next payment due date are presented in an intuitive infographic on the watch face. In addition, customers can chose to be notified via the Apple Watch whenever a payment is due or successfully completed.

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"The addition of the Apple Watch app is a reflection of our commitment to enhancing our customers' experience with the use of the latest in mobile technology," commented Mr. Andreas Hinrichs, Director - Regional Management at Daimler Financial Services Africa & Asia Pacific (DFS AAP).

The myMBFS app was developed locally by DFS AAP in partnership with Singaporean app developer, Appvantage Pte Ltd. The app is currently available for free on the iTunes AppStore.

Further information from Daimler is available at:
http://www.media.daimler.com and http://www.daimler.com

Daimler at a Glance

Daimler AG is one of the world's most successful automotive companies. With its divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world's biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach. Daimler Financial Services provides financing, leasing, fleet management, insurance, financial investments, credit cards, and innovative mobility services.

The company's founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, made history with the invention of the automobile in the year 1886. As a pioneer of automotive engineering, Daimler continues to shape the future of mobility today:

The Group's focus is on innovative and green technologies as well as on safe and superior automobiles that appeal  and fascinate. Daimler consequently invests in the development of alternative drive trains with the long-term goal of emission-free driving: from hybrid vehicles to electric vehicles powered by battery or fuel cell. Furthermore, the company follows a consistent path towards accident-free driving and intelligent connectivity all the way to autonomous driving. This is just one example of how Daimler willingly accepts the challenge of meeting its responsibility towards society and the environment.

Daimler sells its vehicles and services in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. Its current brand portfolio includes, in addition to the world's most valuable premium automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz, as well as Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach, the brands smart, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, FUSO, Setra and Thomas Built Buses, and Daimler Financial Services' brands: Mercedes-Benz Bank, Mercedes-Benz Financial, Daimler Truck Financial, moovel and car2go. The company is listed on the stock exchanges of Frankfurt and Stuttgart (stock exchange symbol DAI). In 2014, the Group sold more than 2.5 million vehicles and employed a workforce of 279,972 people; revenue totaled EUR129.9 billion and EBIT amounted to EUR10.8 billion.

Contact:
Michael Braun
(Daimler Financial Services)
+65-6849 5632 / +65-8500 9178
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Daimler

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

Arduino M0 Pro development Board now Available at RS Components for Innovative Internet of Things Applications

New board builds upon Arduino Uno platform with more processing capability via low-power 32-bit Atmel microcontroller based on ARM Cortex® M0+ core

BEIJING, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced availability of the Arduino M0 Pro([1]), a simple and powerful extension of the 32-bit Arduino platform established by the Arduino Uno board.

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Aimed at embedded engineers, hackers and students, the new Arduino M0 Pro board is designed to help the development of innovative ideas for smart Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, wearable technologies, high-tech automation, robotics and other imaginative projects. As well as enabling new project opportunities, the board is highly suitable as an educational tool for learning about 32-bit application development.

Fuelled by the low-power Atmel SAM D21 microcontroller, which integrates the 32-bit ARM Cortex® M0+ core, the Arduino M0 Pro board expands the Arduino family with increased performance and a highly flexible feature set. A key feature of the board is the Atmel Embedded Debugger (EDBG), which provides a full debug interface without the need for additional hardware and significantly increases ease-of-use for software debugging. The EDBG also supports a virtual COM port that can be used for device programming and traditional Arduino boot loader functionality.

Compatible with 3.3V shields that conform to the Arduino R3 Layout, development using the Arduino programming language is fully supported through a custom developed software library, integrated in the Arduino development environment.

Key hardware specifications of the M0 Pro board include: ATSAMD21G18 MCU running at 48MHz and packaged in a 48-pin LQFP, 3.3V operation, 256KB of Flash memory, 32KB of SRAM and EEPROM of up to 16KB via emulation. Input/output options include 14 digital I/O pins with 12 PWM channels and UART, six 12-bit ADC input channels and a 10-bit DAC output.

The Arduino M0 Pro development board is shipping now from RS Components.

    [1] Formerly known as
     Arduino Zero Pro
About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.

For more information, please visit the website at http://china.rs-online.com.

RS Components
Tan Soo Chun
Public Relations Manager - Asia Pacific
Email: soochun.tan@rs-components.com
Telephone: +65-6430-3324

Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)
Yvette Yeo
Manager
Email: yvette.yeo@edelman.com
Telephone: +65-6347-2355

Further information is available via these links:

@RSElectronics; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

RS Components on Weibo
http://e.weibo.com/u/3206377000?type=0

Relevant Links:

Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com

RS Components
http://www.rs-online.com/

DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com

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SOURCE  RS Components Singapore

RS Components Singapore

Web Site: http://china.rs-online.com/

Arduino M0 Pro Development Board now Available at RS Components for Innovative Internet of Things Applications

New board builds upon Arduino Uno platform with more processing capability via low-power 32-bit Atmel microcontroller based on ARM Cortex® M0+ core

SEOUL, South Korea, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced availability of the Arduino M0 Pro([1]), a simple and powerful extension of the 32-bit Arduino platform established by the Arduino Uno board.

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Aimed at embedded engineers, hackers and students, the new Arduino M0 Pro board is designed to help the development of innovative ideas for smart Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, wearable technologies, high-tech automation, robotics and other imaginative projects. As well as enabling new project opportunities, the board is highly suitable as an educational tool for learning about 32-bit application development.

Fuelled by the low-power Atmel SAM D21 microcontroller, which integrates the 32-bit ARM Cortex® M0+ core, the Arduino M0 Pro board expands the Arduino family with increased performance and a highly flexible feature set. A key feature of the board is the Atmel Embedded Debugger (EDBG), which provides a full debug interface without the need for additional hardware and significantly increases ease-of-use for software debugging. The EDBG also supports a virtual COM port that can be used for device programming and traditional Arduino boot loader functionality.

Compatible with 3.3V shields that conform to the Arduino R3 Layout, development using the Arduino programming language is fully supported through a custom developed software library, integrated in the Arduino development environment.

Key hardware specifications of the M0 Pro board include: ATSAMD21G18 MCU running at 48MHz and packaged in a 48-pin LQFP, 3.3V operation, 256KB of Flash memory, 32KB of SRAM and EEPROM of up to 16KB via emulation. Input/output options include 14 digital I/O pins with 12 PWM channels and UART, six 12-bit ADC input channels and a 10-bit DAC output.

The Arduino M0 Pro development board is shipping now from RS Components.

    [1] Formerly known as
     Arduino Zero Pro
About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-online.com.

RS Components
Tan Soo Chun
Public Relations Manager - Asia Pacific
Email: soochun.tan@rs-components.com
Telephone:  +65-6430-3324

Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)
Yvette Yeo
Manager
Email: yvette.yeo@edelman.com
Telephone: +65-6347-2355

Further information is available via these links:

@RSElectronics; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

RS Components on Weibo
http://e.weibo.com/u/3206377000?type=0

Relevant Links:

Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com

RS Components
http://www.rs-online.com/

DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com

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SOURCE  RS Components Singapore

RS Components Singapore

Web Site: http://kr.rs-online.com

Angelenos Experience "Future of Tech" Design of New Verizon Flagship Store On Santa Monica's 3rd St. Promenade

New Store Redefines the Wireless Shopping Experience and is the Company's First on the West Coast

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless welcomed excited visitors to its new Destination Store on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, bringing the company's supersized, hands-on lifestyle shopping approach to the West Coast for the first time.

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Visitors explored fun, interactive "lifestyle zones," ranging from fitness to music to sports and the home, trying out the latest personal and business wireless solutions.

"For our customers, there's simply no other retail shopping experience like this in any industry," said Luis Cruz, Verizon Southern California president.  "From the innovative use of technology to create memorable, hands-on experiences, to the aesthetically pleasing design choices and artwork, our Santa Monica flagship store offers an engaging experience that's sure to remind locals of the unique character of the community we share."

Every lifestyle zone offers an immersive, hands-on experience, designed with creativity, fun or an artful approach at its core.  For example:

    --  The "Customize It" Zone with a Hollywood- themed selfie booth. Take a
        selfie next to the Hollywood sign and use it to create a custom phone
        case on the fly -- choose the colors and pictures you want for your case
        and Verizon will make it on site and deliver it to you through a curved,
        two-story pneumatic tube.
    --  The "Get Fit" Zone with interactive soccer experience. Practice soccer
        shots with a ball that syncs to your smartphone and provides instant
        feedback on speed, spin, estimated distance and skill tips. Or, test out
        one of our fitness accessories that measure your endurance on a
        stationary bike and get a readout of the calories you burned, distance
        you traveled and other stats.
    --  An NFL virtual reality experience. Exclusive to the Santa Monica
        location, enter a virtual reality simulator as a football helmet lowers
        over your head and experience what it's like to run back a kickoff in
        the NFL, including the effect of getting "tackled" as the floor
        underneath you rumbles!
    --  The "Home Immersion" Zone. Get your hands on the latest Smart Home
        technology, using a smartphone or tablet to open and close garage doors,
        door locks, setting a thermostat and more!
The store also includes zones proven popular at the company's four other Destination Stores across the country:

    --  An Interactive Wall where visitors can play one of three pre-set digital
        games for free
    --  The "Amplify It" Zone for music lovers, or anyone who wants to mix their
        own tracks
    --  The "Have Fun" Zone, featuring a variety of digital toys for kids (and
        adults) to try
    --  The "Anywhere Business" Zone where entrepreneurs work with Verizon's
        business solutions experts in a space designed to look like a Santa
        Monica skate shop
    --  The Wireless Workshop zone where visitors learn how to get the most from
        their devices and smart accessories to enhance their mobile lifestyle.
Calling Santa Monica Home

The Verizon Destination Store in Santa Monica is the company's first on the West Coast and occupies the same retail space as F. W. Woolworth Company's first store on the West Coast, built in 1949.  At its peak, Woolworth operated more than 3,000 retail stores worldwide.  Verizon constructed the nearly 8,000 sq. ft. retail space using a variety of sustainable building materials.

Store Location and Hours

Just minutes from the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, the store, located at 1322 3(rd) Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

Background on Verizon Destination Stores

Verizon opened its first Destination Store in November, 2013 at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.  Since then, the company has opened additional Destination Stores in Chicago, Houston and Boston. The company has received a variety of accolades for the innovative designs of these stores, including an Award of Merit from the Retail Design Institute for the Mall of America store and a Gold Award from the Association of Retail Environments for the Chicago retail space.

For more information, visit the Verizon Wireless News Center and follow Public Relations Manager Ken Muche on Twitter at @MisterSoCalKen.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. As the largest wireless company in the U.S., Verizon Wireless serves 108.6 million retail customers, including 102.6 million retail postpaid customers. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon Communications inc. (NYSE: VZ) (Nasdaq: VZA) Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://verizonwireless.com.  For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://www.verizionwireless.com/news or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VerizonNews.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ken Muche

Verizon Wireless
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com

949.286.8163

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American Megatrends Announces New Solution Compatible with NIST SP 800-155 'BIOS Integrity Measurement Guidelines' for Aptio V UEFI Firmware

NORCROSS, Ga., July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American Megatrends, Inc. (AMI), a global leader in BIOS, remote management and network data storage solutions, is pleased to introduce a new solution for its flagship Aptio(®) V UEFI Firmware that is compatible with the NIST SP 800-155 "BIOS Integrity Measurement Guidelines".

In its Special Publication 800-155, NIST outlines the fundamentals of BIOS integrity measurement. This description includes a method to determine if the BIOS has been modified as well as the method for reporting and mitigating attacks against the BIOS.

"These guidelines describe what is needed to establish a chain of trust for the BIOS," commented Subramonian Shankar, President and CEO of American Megatrends. "In accordance with the NIST SP 800-155 guidelines, our Aptio V Firmware solution provides a means of generating and collecting the original BIOS measurements, called 'the Golden Measurement Generation', along with a means of storing the measurements that is either tamper-resistant or tamper-evident, called 'the Collection Agent' and a means of conveying the measurements to an analyzing agent, called the 'Transmission and Reporting Agents'."

"Our goal in developing a NIST SP 800-155 compatible solution for Aptio V was to demonstrate to our customers that AMI is deeply committed to developing the most secure and tamper-resistant UEFI solutions available in the market today," he commented.

For more information about the NIST SP 800-155 guidelines and how they are incorporated in Aptio V UEFI Firmware from American Megatrends, please contact an AMI representative at 1-800-U-BUY-AMI / +1-770-246-8600.

About AMI:
Founded in 1985 and known worldwide for AMIBIOS(®), American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) supplies state-of-the-art hardware, software, and utilities to top-tier manufacturers of desktop, server, mobile and embedded systems. AMI's industry leading Aptio(®) V UEFI BIOS firmware, innovative StorTrends(®) Network Storage hardware and software products and MegaRAC(®) remote server management solutions continue to garner industry acclaim and awards around the world. In line with the diversity of its technology and product line, AMI is a member of a number of industry associations and standards groups, such as the Unified EFI Forum (UEFI), the Intel(®) Internet of Things Alliance and the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, AMI has locations in the U.S., China, Germany, India, Japan, Korea and Taiwan to better serve its customers.

For more information on AMI, its products or services, call 1-800-U-BUY-AMI or visit http://www.ami.com.

SOURCE  American Megatrends, Inc.

American Megatrends, Inc.

CONTACT: Terry Otsubo, Head of Marketing Communications, American Megatrends, Inc. (AMI), 5555 Oakbrook Parkway, Building 200, Norcross, GA 30093 USA, Phone: +1-770-326-9169, Email: terryo@ami.com

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

Excelsys Technologies' New powerMod Plug-in DC Modules are Optimized for Reactive Loads

New XgR and XgT powerMods provide complete protection in industrial and medical systems with combinations of inductive and capacitive loads, increasing system robustness and reliability.

CORK, Ireland, July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Excelsys Technologies today introduced the Reactive Load powerMod series of plug-in DC output modules that are optimized for driving DC motors and other reactive loads. Backed by a five-year warranty, the new XgR and XgT powerMods offer design engineers increased system robustness and reliability by providing complete protection where loads can generate high levels of reverse energy, such as in industrial and medical applications.

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Frequently, 24V and 48V rails are used to power pumps, motors, fans, compressors, capacitor banks, batteries, or combinations of inductive and capacitive loads, in complex systems that come with unique system design challenges.  The new  XgR and XgT powerMods offer proven performance and reliability under harsh conditions and challenging applications, while still maintaining flexibility, efficiency and all the benefits -- including forward and backward compatibility-- of Excelsys' existing UltiMod, Xgen, and XF platforms.

The XgR and XgT modules come equipped with a built-in OR-ing function and an anti-reversal diode. The OR-ing circuit, utilizing a MOSFET to maintain high efficiency, offers N+1 redundancy to the user when the powerMods are used in parallel operation. The anti-reversal diode across the output, which is rated for the full current of the module, offers increased ruggedness when the modules are used in reactive load applications.

The new XgR and XgT powerMods can deliver output voltages from 8.0 to 58 volts. The feature-rich powerMods provide a suite of output signals and user-configurable functions, including local and remote output voltage adjustment; adjustable current limit; dynamic voltage trim/adjust, alternative current-limiting techniques; and inhibit/enable functions. The modules can be connected in series or parallel, enabling them to achieve compliance with all voltage/current requirements.

"Our new XgR and XgT Reactive Load powerMod series ensures that our market-leading plug-and-play, user-configurable power modules can be used in the harshest of electrical environments," said Gary Duffy, Excelsys CEO. "By providing protection against the reverse energy produced by reactive loads, we provide our customers an off-the-shelf product to meet the most demanding applications."

For more information on Excelsys products and distributors worldwide, please visit Excelsys.com

    Company Contact:                   Agency Contact:

    John Stevenson -- VP, North America Greg Evans -- Acct. Exec.

    Excelsys Technologies Ltd.         WelComm, Inc.

    Direct: (603) 329-4141             Direct: 858-633-1911

    johnstevenson@excelsys.com         greg@welcomm.com

    http://www.excelsys.com                   www.welcomm.com
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NC4 Announces Windows 10 Application for NC4 Street Smart(TM)

Empowering law enforcement from roll call to foot patrol - revolutionizing crime- fighting with Tactical Intelligence-Led Policing tools

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NC4 is proud to announce its latest development effort to combine its award-winning software, NC4 Street Smart(TM) with Microsoft Corp.'s latest hardware and software offerings. NC4 and Microsoft are working to build a new Windows 10 application that will allow users to access NC4 Street Smart from devices such as Microsoft Surface Hub during roll calls or crime fighting meetings. This same application can also be used in their cruiser on devices including Surface or Windows 10 Mobile.  While not limited or restricted to Microsoft hardware, the new application is designed to take advantage of the latest advances in Windows 10 and the latest hardware including onboard GPS and camera functions to give law enforcement easy-to-use, mission-critical tools for fighting crime. 

Windows 10 provides an unparalleled platform, giving NC4 the opportunity to leverage the latest technology advances in building our Metro application. For example, an officer can leverage speech-to-text using Microsoft's Cortana - the world's first truly personal digital assistant - to quickly enter information into NC4 Street Smart. Or leverage Microsoft's Edge Web note feature, allowing the officers to take and share notes on crime maps directly on the browser or view video surveillance clips at the touch of a finger on Surface Hub.

Another unique feature will be the utilization of Windows Continuum to provide a seamless experience across all the devices.  As an example, an officer can validate and create a Crime Alert Bulletin from a device in a police cruiser, alerting all other officers in the area of a crime. Then using a mobile device, capture pictures on-scene and note location through GPS without having to navigate on the mobile device, thus creating a quick, effective experience.  NC4 Street Smart remembers where the officer left off, gaining valuable time. GPS will also provide real-time situational awareness for officers, increasing officer safety and allowing officers to focus their effort on fighting crime.

NC4 will be working closely with the New Castle County Police Department in Delaware, who has been selected as the launch agency for the initiative. New Castle County PD will be instrumental in helping NC4 in the early design stage and in providing hands-on input as the application is developed. 

New Castle County Chief of Police Colonel E.M. Setting states; "NC4 Street Smart is a valuable technology that allows our officers to obtain and view detailed data quickly, efficiently and securely. With the fast pace of each investigation, having the ability to share and review data on various platforms in the field is more important than ever. We are excited and honored to be part of this new initiative with NC4 and Microsoft. The New Castle County Police look forward to utilizing this new application to not only prevent crime, but to also solve cases and rapidly make arrests to prevent more citizens from being victimized."

"Built with help from more than 4 million people around the world, Windows 10 marks the start of a new era of personal technology, designed to empower people to do great things," said Rick Zak, director of Microsoft's Justice & Public Safety Solutions. "NC4's new app flexes the power of Microsoft's latest technologies to help law enforcement better fight crime and protect citizens."

NC4 plans to make the solution commercially available in late October and will be officially launching the solution at IACP in Chicago from October 25 - 27, 2015.  To learn more or to follow our progress, visit our website at http://www.NC4.com/Pages/Windows-10.aspx.

About NC4

NC4 delivers safety and security solutions for both business and government organizations. We revolutionize how organizations and communities collect, manage, share and disseminate information to reduce cyber threats, fight crime, mitigate risks, and manage incidents. NC4 also provides secure communication and collaborating solutions for public and private sector communities. 

NC4 solutions are used by private sector companies involved in financial services, high-tech, insurance, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, as well as other industries. In the public sector, NC4 solutions are used by federal, state and local agencies in homeland security, emergency management and law enforcement disciplines. NC4 takes a comprehensive and integrated approach to safety and security by providing: cyber threat exchanges that drive the development of circles of trust and a sharing culture; global security and travel intelligence, analysis, traveler tracking, and relevant real-time threat alerting to mitigate enterprise risks; and a common operating picture for fighting crime and managing emergencies. For information about NC4, visit http://www.NC4.com or call toll-free, 1-877-624-4999.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kathy Condellire at 314-686-4111 or email her at Kathy.Condellire@NC4.com.

SOURCE  NC4

NC4

CONTACT: NC4, Kathy Condellire, 314.686.4111 phone, 618.719.1614 cell, Kathy.Condellire@NC4.com, http://www.NC4.com

Web Site: http://www.NC4.com

AccuWeather MinuteCast Gives You More in Minute-by-Minute Forecasts, a Top Tech Must-Have for Every Day

With more countries and minutes than any other minute-by-minute weather forecast, the free AccuWeather MinuteCast provides added benefits to help people's lives.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather Global Weather Center - AccuWeather, Inc., the global leader in weather information and digital media, today announced it is now offering AccuWeather MinuteCast(®) in 13 countries with plans to provide its unique hyper-local forecast in additional countries worldwide, continuing its rapid expansion. The patented forecast includes precipitation type and intensity, as well as start and end times for precipitation by the minute for the next two hours, localized to a person's exact street address or GPS location. Award-winning AccuWeather apps and AccuWeather.com website provide the MinuteCast feature free of charge to users.

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"AccuWeather MinuteCast continues to revolutionize the way people consume weather," said Steven Smith, AccuWeather President - Digital Media. "By providing pinpointed, minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts with Superior Accuracy(TM) for their exact locations, we help people make more informed decisions throughout the day. Our minute-by-minute forecast is free to users everywhere and easily accessible through our mobile apps, as well as on AccuWeather.com web and mobile sites. Available in a greater number of countries and with 120 forecasted minutes, at no cost to our users, AccuWeather MinuteCast simply gives you more."

AccuWeather MinuteCast is available for free to people living and traveling in the contiguous United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, parts of the Czech Republic, and Spain.   

"Clouds are continually moving, so when there is precipitation in one neighborhood there may not be in another part of the town," added Smith. "That's why it's essential that MinuteCast is localized for each user's exact location, right down to their exact street address, not just their town or zip code. It is a tech must-have for holidays, weekends, and every day in between, to help people's lives."

AccuWeather MinuteCast is available for free from AccuWeather's suite of award-winning and highly rated mobile apps and on http://www.AccuWeather.com.

About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com
Every day over a billion people worldwide rely on AccuWeather to help them plan their lives, protect their businesses, and get more from their day. AccuWeather provides hourly and Minute by Minute(TM) forecasts with Superior Accuracy(TM) with customized content and engaging video presentations available on smart phones, tablets, free wired and mobile Internet sites via AccuWeather.com, connected TVs, and Internet appliances, as well as via radio, television, newspapers and the new AccuWeather Network cable channel. Established in 1962 by Founder, President, and Chairman Dr. Joel N. Myers - a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society who was recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur Magazine's Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs - AccuWeather also delivers a wide range of highly-customized enterprise solutions to media, business, government, and institutions, as well as news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites. AccuWeather's CEO, Barry Lee Myers, is an award winning leader in global weather information issues and one of the world's most recognized advocates for cooperative relationships between government weather agencies and the weather industry. He is a leader in the digital weather information space.

Visit http://www.AccuWeather.com for additional information.

For more information contact:
Justin Roberti / 814.235.8756 / roberti@accuweather.com
AccuWeather, Inc. / 385 Science Park Road / State College, PA 16803

Katie Seifert / 973.588.2235 / kseifert@coynepr.com
Coyne Public Relations

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