Gecko, A Multi-function Motion And Tracking Device, Is Now Available For Purchase At Amazon.com
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The multi-functional smartphone accessory, Gecko, is now available at amazon.com/geckotag. Gecko uses Bluetooth Low Energy to enhance your iOS smartphone's usage in numerous ways by acting as a track and find tag for anything to which it is attached.
One can utilize Gecko as a smart leash to one's valuables such as a phone, keys, purse or laptop. In the event that valuables are left behind, the app will send a notification of their whereabouts as long as the Gecko is attached. In addition, the user can simply press a button on the app to make the Gecko beep and track the misplaced items. If you are looking for your smartphone you can make it ring by shaking the Gecko tag, even if placed on silent mode.
Gecko can also be used as a luggage tag, which can work two ways. The user can put the tag in do-not-touch mode and it will send an alert if someone moves the bag. Secondly, as the user is waiting in the baggage claim area, they will receive an alert when the bag arrives.
Gecko is about the size of a quarter, the device powered by Bluetooth Smart technology, removable coin cell battery with up to a year's worth of juice, depending on usage, as well as a buzzer and LED light for alerts. Multiple Gecko tags can be paired to one smartphone. The device works with iOS 7.0 or later devices and is now available in a sleek black finish for $34.99 USD each.
Gecko is quite versatile and has other utilities such as triggering smart actions on the smartphone with a simple shake, controlling music playback on the smartphone, or taking a selfie on the smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy connected iOS smart devices.
Gecko was originally launch funded on IndieGogo.com last year by Connovate, a design house based out of Bangalore, India. The company in the meanwhile has been acquired and integrated by PaaS specialist Hubble Connected Ltd.
"The network of connected devices is growing exponentially," said Dino Lalvani, Chairman of Hubble Connected. "We believe Connovate's team and technologies are among the most innovative. The investment will allow Connovate to expand its product offering, while Hubble continues its growth as a leading platform provider for IoT." Going forward the Gecko tag will be part of Hubble's connected home solutions.
Gecko is now available for purchase at amazon.com/geckotag home automation market place.
About Hubble Connected:
Hubble makes it easy to stay connected with your favorite people, places and pets with live video streaming and up-to-date smart notifications wherever you are. Hubble is also the first Platform-as-a-Service for the connected home. Offering complete SDK, API integration documentation and reference design. Hubble enables leading brands and hardware manufacturers to rapidly integrate and connect new products to the cloud. Hubble cooperates with Motorola and Binatone in the development of connected baby, home and pet products, developing specific applications for its streaming service. For more information, visit http://www.hubbleconnected.com
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Need to Hide Holiday Gifts? Seattle Now Has an App for That
Local Tech Start-Up Storrage.com Launches New 'Gift Hider' Service, Will Pick-up and Store 'Hard-to-Hide' Gifts, Deliver to Door Just in Time for Christmas
SEATTLE, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- While most people see the holidays as a season of giving, others see it as a time for some serious snooping - namely through closets, garages and attics. But thanks to a new app that helps shoppers to easily hide gifts off-site, the season may be regaining some of its old magic.
Storrage, a rapidly-growing provider of self-storage home pick-up and delivery to the Seattle-area, today launched a new holiday service - called Santa's Gift Hider - that enables holiday shoppers in the Seattle-area to conveniently store hard-to-hide gifts like bicycles, Kayaks and golf clubs during the days and weeks before Christmas. Using a simple app from their smart phone or tablet, consumers can arrange for pick-up of each item and, at the same time, book a day and time to have the items delivered to their door before Christmas.
"We've enjoyed a tremendous year of growth in 2014 and want to use the holidays as a time to give back," said Storrage CEO and founder Terry Drayton. "With that in-mind, we're pricing the gift hider service at a very fun and seasonal price of $1 per item. Customers can use us to pick-up and deliver large items ranging from bicycles, skis, kayaks and paddleboards - all the things that are incredibly hard to hide."
Storrage drivers will meet customers at the stores they purchase the items from, at their workplace or any other mutually-agreed-upon location to keep items hidden.
To sign-up for the service, customers need to: download the free Storrage app to their iPhone, iPad or Android device; set-up an account; enter a day, time and location to pick-up the gift; enter a day, time and location to deliver the gift; and pay $1 for each item. More details on the promotion can be viewed online at: http://www.storrage.com/santas-gift-hider/.
All items handled by Storrage are stored at a secure, restricted access, climate-controlled warehouse that's monitored 24 hours a day. Storrage picks up and delivers in prominently identified vans staffed by uniformed drivers. All staff are bonded to ensure professionalism, security and safety of customer items. Storrage also offers access to insurance on each item at a cost of $5 per month for items valued at $500 or less, $9 per month for $1,000 or less and $10 per month for $2,000.
Storrage provides service to more than 50 zip codes and covers most of King County. A complete listing of zip codes served by Storrage can be found at the company's website.
Based in Seattle, Storrage was founded in 2013 by serial entrepreneur Terry Drayton to meet the increasing need for low-cost, high-convenience off site storage for consumers including urban apartment and condo dwellers. More information on the company can be viewed online at http://www.storrage.com
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Sharp Announces Two New High Speed Monochrome Workgroup Document Systems
New MFP models offer greater productivity for large workgroups and departmental environments
MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, announces the launch of two high-speed monochrome MFPs. The new MX-M654N and MX-M754N workgroup document systems deliver high productivity and strong versatility, along with powerful multitasking workflow features and exceptional image quality at speeds up to 75-pages per minute.
The MX-M654N and MX-M754N document systems feature Sharp's latest technology and are designed for large workgroups and departmental environments with demanding workflow requirements. Larger office settings need top-quality performance and the MX-M654N and MX-M754N models champion this at speeds of 65ppm and 75ppm respectively. The new models refine the user experience with Sharp's 10-inch diagonal tablet-style touch-screen display, which offers a familiar, user-friendly graphical interface that makes it easy to access features and functions when setting up jobs. The new high-speed MFPs also come standard with wireless networking capability for flexible access from mobile devices. This feature enables users to scan or print documents directly to the MFP using Sharpdesk(®) Mobile, a free downloadable app for common mobile devices. Both models are also equipped with the latest version of Sharp OSA(®) technology, which provides expanded integration with network applications and cloud services. The MX-M654N and MX-M754N also support Cloud Portal Office, a content management software service from Sharp for storing and sharing scanned documents and other electronic files, enabling businesses to collaborate more seamlessly.
The new models also offer a full complement of finishing options with features that range from simple sorting and stapling to multi-folding and booklet making. Sharp also plans to introduce a compact inner finisher in Spring 2015.
"The MX-M654N and MX-M754N high-speed monochrome MFPs have been designed for large, busy workgroups, offering high productivity, powerful workflow capability, off-premises cloud support and more," said Mike Marusic, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Solutions Group, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "These new models enable large workgroups to manage demanding workflows with greater efficiency and produce more professional looking documents in-house."
The MX-M654N and MX-M754N also support Sharp's industry-leading security features, which include standard 256-bit data encryption and up to 10 times overwrite protection. In addition, both models come with a convenient End-of-Lease feature that erases all data, address books, and personal information at time of trade in.
Availability
The MX-M654N and MX-M754N monochrome document systems are available immediately for purchase via authorized Sharp dealers and direct sales.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS(®) LED HD and Ultra HD 4K televisions, Insight(® )Microwave Drawer(®) ovens and Plasmacluster(®) air purifiers. Sharp has been named one of the Most Admired Brands in America and one of the 20 Most Loved Companies globally.
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp(®) MFPs feature the Sharp OSA(®) development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan(2) technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.
For more information on Sharp's energy efficient products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 1 Sharp Plaza, Suite 1, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit Sharp's web site at http://www.sharpusa.com.
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NetComm Wireless Launches the n-Hub to Transform Healthcare
SYDNEY, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NetComm Wireless Limited (ASX: NTC), a leading developer of wireless Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices, will today enter the health industry with the launch of its NetComm Wireless n-Hub (NTC-20) at the 2014 mHealth Summit in Washington, DC. Designed to meet rising global demand for M2M healthcare solutions, the n-Hub connects diverse Bluetooth and WiFi enabled mHealth devices to the speed and coverage of cellular networks.
The n-Hub will facilitate healthcare sector innovation as the global ecosystem of mHealth devices grows to exceed 650 million by 2020. The device enables secure data to be sent from the remote patient or client to their practitioner.
"The n-Hub is a game-changer for the global healthcare sector. It combines simplicity with open system flexibility to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The n-Hub has the capacity to drive innovation across a wide range of applications such as monitoring the health of elderly relatives, post surgery patient care and keeping tabs on personal health, to name a few," said David Stewart, Managing Director and CEO, NetComm Wireless.
Engineered for seamless deployment, the n-Hub connects to global networks and its open architecture enable interoperability with most management platforms. Its open Linux Operating System and Software Development Kit (SDK) also enables the freedom to create software applications for virtually any healthcare requirement.
The software rich n-Hub features: internal antennas for easy deployment; multiple layers of power backup; redundant antennas for increased reliability; an intuitive OLED display and a user friendly interface for simple onsite setup; multimode power and mount options and non-intrusive integration into any home, medical, commercial or industrial environment.
About NetComm Wireless Limited
NetComm Wireless Limited (ASX: NTC) is a leading developer of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices and solutions globally. The company provides 3G, 4G and rural broadband new generation fixed-wireless devices that underpin an increasingly connected world. Leading telecommunications carriers, core network providers and system integrators utilise NetComm Wireless' solutions to optimise network performance and to support their connected products and services in the M2M and rural broadband markets. For the past 32 years, NetComm Wireless has developed a portfolio of world first data communication products, and is now a globally recognised wireless innovator. Headquartered in Sydney (Australia), NetComm Wireless has offices in the US, Europe/UK, New Zealand, Middle East and Japan. For more information visit http://www.netcommwireless.com.
Broadcom Delivers Next Generation Open Switch Pipeline Specification
OpenFlow Data Path Abstraction Version 2.0 Supports Carrier Network Applications
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced its next generation OpenFlow Data Plane Abstraction (OF-DPA) version 2.0 reference platform that includes OpenFlow software, specification and APIs, optimized for use in carrier networks and datacenter applications. With support for new networking protocols, the OF-DPA v2.0 reference platform allows datacenters and service providers to quickly deploy new applications and services. For more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom.
The OF-DPA v2.0 reference platform enables service providers to provision, control, and instrument network switch elements through a standardized instruction set, based on the OpenFlow specification, APIs and its extensions. Designed to run on Broadcom's industry leading StrataXGS(®) chipset, the reference platform delivers on the flexibility and control requirements of large-scale carrier deployments.
"Broadcom's OF-DPA v2.0 supports emerging Software Defined Networking (SDN) use cases for service provider networks," said Ram Velaga, Broadcom Senior Vice President & General Manager, Network Switch. "The OF-DPA 2.0 feature set for the widely-deployed StrataXGS-based hardware, coupled with a rich software ecosystem, enables improved efficiency and operational agility for the largest carriers around the globe."
Broadcom's OF-DPA v2.0 reference platform enhances its previously released OF-DPA 1.0 reference platform with new carrier features including MPLS-TP, OAM and QoS and includes support for additional platforms optimized for carrier use cases. Carrier network operators will now have access to the same scalable infrastructure with programming abstractions that can be automated from standard controllers resulting in cost and time efficiencies. Examples of these include requirements for a Packet Transport Network (PTN) switch and the semantics of hardware packet flows.
Broadcom's OF-DPA v2.0 reference platform implements the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) OpenFlow 1.3.1 specification. OF-DPA defines and implements a hardware abstraction layer that maps the feature-rich StrataXGS switch architecture to the OpenFlow v1.3.1 switch and pipeline while providing innovative concepts on how OpenFlow can be implemented in the most efficient way. The OF-DPA specification and API are openly published and provided with turnkey reference implementation on Original Device Manufacturers (ODM) and Open Compute Project (OCP)-compliant switches to enable a community and academia-based development ecosystem.
OF-DPA Version 2.0 Key Features
-- Support for MPLS-TP, MPLS L3 VPN, VLAN Translation, and QoS DiffServ
per-hop behavior based on RFC-compliant Meter table extensions
-- Leverages ONF Forwarding Abstractions Working Group Table Type Patterns
(TTP)
-- Scalable OpenFlow switch pipeline that efficiently utilizes ASIC
resources and that supports multiple platforms
-- Significantly improves latency and throughput of flows at scale using
multiple tables and leveraging intrinsic ASIC capabilities such as
advanced multipath support
-- Enables popular SDN use cases such as virtual tenant networks, network
virtualization, traffic engineering and service chaining
Industry Quotes
Network Operators:
Dr. Li Han, Vice Director, Network Technology Department, China Mobile Research Institute
"China Mobile has pioneered the design and implementation of packet-based transport networking (PTN) and is actively leading the introduction of SDN controls in our next-generation Super-PTN network. We are looking forward to chip level solutions and the release of OF-DPA 2.0 for transport networking is an important milestone in enabling a wide array of existing switch solutions to be rapidly deployed to meet China Mobile's Super-PTN application requirements and to unleash the full potential of OpenFlow over merchant silicon."
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs):
Philippe Michelet, Director, Products and Networking, Hewlett Packard
"Broadcom's OF-DPA 2.0 software has enabled support for use cases such as MPLS-TP, OAM, and QoS, which is a significant step forward for software-defined networking. The combination of Broadcom software and HP's SDN solutions enables the agility and security that Service Providers need to deploy a distributed infrastructure."
AkioIijima, Chief Product Architect, Converged Network Division, NEC Corporation
"NEC has worked with Broadcom to enable scalable OpenFlow 1.3-based Programmable Flow solutions on high performance ASICs for our next generation leadership datacenter products."
Nir Halachmi, Director, Strategic Product Management and Innovation, Telco Systems
"Telco Systems' ViNOX, the first carrier SDN operating system with OpenFlow support, builds on OF-DPA 2.0 and enhances it to perfectly match service providers' specific needs. OpenFlow facilitates granular visibility and control of networks while simplifying and expediting the introduction of new services. Leveraging Telco Systems long partnership with Broadcom to embrace the SDN vision of merchant ASIC based data plane with OpenFlow as the control plane, Telco Systems' ViNOX supports smooth migration from CE2.0 networks to next-generation SDN."
Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs):
George Tchaparian, Senior Vice President of R&D and Business Development, Accton Technology Corporation
"Accton is excited to add OF-DPA 2.0 and its rich set of OpenFlow-based programmable network capabilities to our family of bare-metal and OCP-compliant datacenter switches that we develop in close collaboration with Broadcom. Accton's subsidiary, Edge-Core Networks, will deliver the enhanced programmability, openness, and services enabled by OF-DPA to enterprises, big data and service provider customers as part of Edge-Core datacenter and broadband services infrastructure solutions."
John Muller, Vice President, Sales, Advantech Networks and Communications Group
"To remain competitive, network service providers must respond to evolving traffic types and changing network demand in significantly shorter time frames than before. Broadcom's OF-DPA v2.0 reference platform brings new efficiencies to Advantech's high capacity StrataXGS-based switches enabling customers with not just a leap in performance, but an optimized OpenFlow 1.3.1 implementation for greater flexibility and control over accelerated new service provisioning."
Philippe Chevallier, Director, Product Management, Platform Architecture, Communications BU, Kontron
"As a long-standing Broadcom partner, Kontron is leveraging the OF-DPA 2.0 software package to ensure its StrataXGS-based switches provide carrier network operators the quickest and most versatile path to deploying NFV and SDN environments using the COTS-based SYMKLOUD converged cloud infrastructure platforms."
Oliver Vautrin, Head, Product Line Management, Pica8
"Pica8 is working with Broadcom to improve the capabilities and possibilities of OpenFlow-based SDN applications. A great example is Table Typing (TTP), which is a significant advancement in OpenFlow solution design and will open the door for fully capitalizing on the features of Broadcom ASICs for SDN applications."
Ecosystem Partners:
Kiyo Oishi, CEO and President, IP Infusion
"Broadcom's OF-DPA 2.0 gives users a simple and easy way to implement multiple flow tables, project the table type definitions to controller, and most importantly, to utilize the build-in pipeline of the chipset to implement services mimicking a traditional switch, but with the flexibility of OpenFlow. By making it easier to use and test APIs, our carrier network and datacenter customers will be able to benefit from faster development and test cycles to more quickly deploy new applications and services."
Andy Randall, General Manager, Networking Business Unit, Metaswitch
"Thanks to OF-DPA 2.0, companies using Metaswitch control plane technology can now use Broadcom's API to support a broad range of advanced, SDN control plane features, including MPLS-based VPNs. For example, we were able to use Broadcom's OF-DPA technology to access the full capabilities of the underlying silicon and turn a low-cost OpenFlow switch into a powerful border router -- a solution that can reduce the cost and complexity of delivering highly-scaled datacenters."
"We are very excited that Broadcom's OF-DPA v2.0 will extend OpenFlow-based SDN capability and capacity for not only datacenter but also wide-area network and access network with state-of-the-art Broadcom silicon technologies for switching fabric. Collaboration withLagopus SDN switchagent and Broadcom OF-DPA 2.0 for carrier grade use case and MPLS-based segment routing with OpenFlow technology will contribute to SDN open source community and OpenFlow extension."
Dan Pitt, Executive Director, Open Networking Foundation (ONF)
"We are excited to see strong silicon support for the OpenFlow protocol; the Open Networking Foundation has been actively cultivating such support, which brings true OpenFlow-based SDN capabilities to the high-performance forwarding plane. Network operators benefit from a choice of both hardware and software switches and overlay and underlay approaches, and OpenFlow fills the market demand for a native, standard, vendor-neutral southbound protocol."
"The rapidly evolving SDN market will benefit greatly from standardization in Broadcom's OF-DPA 2.0 reference platform. The improvements in performance, scalability, flexibility and control over provisioning of network services would enable Penguin Computing, with its leadership in Open Compute technologies, to provide a superior integrated SDN solution based on its Arctica switching product line."
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
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BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vimicro International Corporation (NASDAQ: VIMC) ("Vimicro" or the "Company"), a leading video surveillance technology and solution provider in China, today announced that its Taiyuan facility at Zhongtianxin Science and Technology Co. Ltd. ("Zhongtianxin") begins mass production of video surveillance cameras and products.
During its pre-production trial runs, Zhongtianxin hosted a series of local government's inspection visits headed by Mr. Yangsheng Lou, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Shanxi in July and Mr. Zhenglong Wu, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Taiyuan this month. Vimicro's proprietary technology and products received highly appraisals and recognition from visiting officials.
Zhongtianxin is joint venture in which Vimicro holds a 51% stake, with the remaining 49% owned by Shanxi Guoxin Investment Co., a Shanxi provincial government-owned investment company.
About Vimicro International Corporation
Vimicro International Corporation (NASDAQ: VIMC) is a leading video surveillance technology and solution provider that designs, develops and markets a full range of video surveillance products and solutions to governments, private enterprises, and consumers in China. Vimicro co-developed SVAC (Surveillance Video and Audio Coding), the national video surveillance technological standard, which demonstrates its unique strengths in proprietary multimedia IC technology, making it a leader in China's fast-growing security and surveillance market. Vimicro is headquartered in Beijing, China and has subsidiaries and offices throughout China and in Silicon Valley. Vimicro's ADSs each represent four ordinary shares and are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market exchange under the ticker symbol "VIMC."
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Impact X ruggedized smartphone designed for extreme and hazardous environments
THALWIL, Switzerland and STAVANGER, Norway, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BARTEC PIXAVI, a leading manufacturer of award-winning mobile devices designed for use in hazardous or explosive environments such as oil platforms, mines and chemical plants, have recently launched their new "Impact X intrinsically safe smartphone." The smartphone is based on u-blox' rugged 3G cellular module technology especially designed for devices used in tough industrial and outdoor environments.
"BARTEC PIXAVI is the worldwide leader in ruggedized mobile devices used by professionals working in the gas, petrochemical, mining and manufacturing industries," said Christian Rokseth, CEO of BARTEC PIXAVI. "Our Impact X smartphone is designed with the most robust, reliable and safe components available to ensure security and provide reliable connectivity to workers in potentially dangerous locations. We chose u-blox' cellular module technology because of its industry-leading performance, excellent environmental tolerance and reliability."
The Impact X is CSA Class 1, Zone 1, IECEx and ATEX Zone 1 certified, explosion proof, waterproof and extremely ruggedized. At the heart of the Impact X is u-blox' professional-grade LISA-U230 6-band 3G cellular module with 2G fallback capability.
"The Impact X is an excellent example of a high-performance mobile device that demands performance well beyond what is provided by standard mobile phones," said Armin Boeshenz, General Manager of u?blox sales EMEA. "We are extremely pleased to be a key module supplier to demanding customers such as BARTEC PIXAVI as proof of our industry-leading quality and reliability."
u-blox LISA-U2 modules are suited for networks worldwide. Features include data-rates of up to 21.1 Mb/s (downlink), a rich set of internet protocols, very small footprint, very low power consumption and extended operating temperature range of -40 to +85 degrees C. LISA modules also provide fully integrated access to u-blox GNSS receivers to enable advanced location-aware applications. Antenna diversity permits LISA-U2 modules to provide the highest data speeds.
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For more information about u-blox cellular and positioning modules, visit http://www.u-blox.com
About u-blox
Swiss u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global leader in positioning and wireless semiconductors and modules for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to empower OEMs to develop innovative solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u-blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia and the USA. http://www.u-blox.com
About BARTEC PIXAVI
BARTEC PIXAVI is based in Stavanger, Norway and world leading within Ex and ATEX certified communication products, mobile devices, and wireless infrastructure. BARTEC PIXAVI is part of the BARTEC Group, the world market leader in explosion protection, based in Bad Mergentheim, Germany. http://www.bartec-pixavi.com
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CONTACT: u-blox contact, Armin Boshenz, General Manager Sales EMEA, Phone: +41 44 722 7431, E-mail:armin.boeshenz@u-blox.com, BARTEC PIXAVI contact, Andreas Parr Bjørnsund, Business Development Manager, Phone : +47 95 73 41 42, Email : andreas.parr.bjornsund@bartec-pixavi.com
Breakthroughs in technological capabilities have accelerated the arrival of mobile robots as practical solutions for increased productivity in business and in the home. The future will see widespread adoption of mobile robots in smart factories, unmanned vehicles and connected homes. Frost & Sullivan's upcoming complimentary webinar titled, "The Future of Mobile Robots: Rise of Intelligent, Autonomous and Collaborative Machines," will explore various market dynamics and potential benefits of mobile robots in the future.
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Hotel WiFi Test Launches Mobile App for iPhone and iPad
NEW YORK, December 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
iOS is by far the most popular operating system for travelers interested in fast hotel
WiFi. To meet that demand, Hotel WiFi Test is releasing an iOS mobile app to make it even
easier to find hotels with fast WiFi or perform a speed test at a hotel.
In the search part, along with the standard hotel search feature, the app adds
criteria related to WiFi quality, such as expected WiFi speed, WiFi Happiness rating (how
happy travelers are with WiFi in a given hotel), and the location of free WiFi. These
criteria can be used to filter your hotel options, or to color code the hotel markers on
the map.
The speed test part makes it easy to perform a speed test for the hotel you are
staying at and then share it in a single tap. Your test result, together with other speed
tests performed at that hotel, is used to calculate the estimated WiFi speed and other
WiFi related parameters.
The usage stats of hotelwifitest.com reveal quite an interesting fact: travelers that
are interested in fast WiFi are twice as likely to use iOS devices than average Internet
users. It makes iOS the most popular mobile platform for such travelers, even though
Android is much more popular with regular Internet users.
June-November Usage share at General usage share according to StatCounter
2014 hotelwifitest.com
iOS 24.13% 11.82%
Android 12.81% 17.9%
Experienced travelers know that the quality of hotel WiFi can be very poor, even in
expensive hotels, despite numerous studies confirming that it is an essential hotel
amenity. With this new app
[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hotel-wifi-test/id943477589?ls=1&mt=8 ], it is easier than
ever to find a hotel with fast high-quality WiFi or to simply do a confidence check for
your chosen hotel before booking.
Hotel WiFi Test is the most efficient and popular tool for searching hotels by WiFi
quality. 228 hotels have been tested in New York
[http://www.hotelwifitest.com/hotels/us/new-york ] alone. The recently announced hotel WiFi
monitoring and certification program will provide extremely detailed and reliable
information concerning WiFi quality by monitoring hotel WiFi networks 24/7.
About Hotel WiFi Test
Hotel WiFi Test [http://www.hotelwifitest.com ] is the leading company for collecting,
analyzing, and distributing hotel WiFi data from around the world.
Cimatron to Conduct Webinar on Stepping up to 5-Axis Technology
Will focus on the advantages of 5-Axis milling for mold makers
GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, December 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ: CIMT) is pleased to announce that
the company will collaborate with Gardner Publications' Modern Machine Shop to present a
free webinar - "Stepping up to 5-axis", on Thursday, December 11, 2014 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST.
5-axis technology is currently used in a variety of applications, including the
production of deep cavity molds and rubber molds as well as for impellers, turbine blades,
cutting tools, ports and inlets, aerospace structural parts and medical implants.
Although 5-axis technology has been in use since the 1980s, several market trends are
driving an increasing number of manufacturers to step up and adopt and improve the
technology these days. These include: increasing productivity, shortening delivery time
and improving surface quality.
While adopting 5-axis technology can bring operational advantages and new business
opportunities, stepping up to 5-axis carries its own set of challenges.
During the live webinar, Eng. Alon Leuchter, Cimatron's NC Technology Expert, will
cover:
- How tool shops are taking advantage of 5-axis in real-life
- Software solution requirements to support 5-axis operations
- Implementation considerations when stepping up to 5-axis
- How 5-axis capabilities can address the specific needs of mold making
- How manufacturers can smoothly step up to 5-axis
- How 5-axis can help manufacturers stay ahead of the competition
The live webinar will enable participants to ask questions and get answers in
real-time.
With over 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide,
Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software solutions for mold, tool
and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to
providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and
ultimately shorten product delivery time.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CIMT. For more
information, visit http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating
future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased
competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's
business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
For more information contact:
Ilan Erez
Chief Financial Officer
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972-73-237-0114
ilane@cimatron.com
CEVA at CES 2015: Powering the Next Wave of Intelligent Connected Devices
Computer vision, depth mapping, always-on, always-sensing solutions, Bluetooth Smart Ready and Wi-Fi 802.11ac - just some of the technologies CEVA is demonstrating at CES
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of DSP and IP platforms for vision, audio, communications and connectivity, will showcase a range of technologies and solutions set to power the next wave of intelligent connected devices for the Internet-of-Things and beyond, at International CES 2015, January 6-9, 2015. At this show, CEVA will host a meeting suite in the Westgate Las Vegas Hotel (formerly LVH), where invitees can interact with the demonstrations and meet with CEVA engineers, partners and members of the executive team.
Technologies being demonstrated include:
-- State-of-the-art computer vision solutions for mobile, automotive,
surveillance and action cameras, running on the silicon-proven
CEVA-MM3101 imaging & vision DSP. Demonstrations include depth mapping
using dual cameras, people detection, real-time digital video
stabilization, emotion detection and object recognition.
-- Low power always-on, always-sensing technologies for smart devices,
running on the CEVA-TeakLite-4 DSP. Multiple applications will be
demonstrated running concurrently on a smartwatch form factor, including
voice activation, voice recognition with noise reduction, gesture
recognition, face detection, motion-sensing, Bluetooth Low Energy and
audio playback.
-- Connectivity IP for any device or form factor, featuring CEVA's recently
qualified Bluetooth Smart and Smart Ready solutions, and Wi-Fi 802.11ac
solutions for mobile devices and access points.
In total, CEVA's suite will feature more than a dozen demonstrations of how CEVA's industry-leading portfolio of DSPs, platforms and connectivity IPs can enable your next-generation SoCs to deliver the functionality you need, while reducing both the power consumption and cost of your overall design. To request a meeting with CEVA at CES, please email events@ceva-dsp.com or contact your local CEVA sales office.
About CEVA, Inc.
CEVA is the world's leading licensor of DSP-based IP platforms for vision, audio, and communications, and connectivity IPs for Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®. CEVA's portfolio includes comprehensive technologies for computer vision and computational photography, advanced audio and voice processing, 2G/3G/4G/LTE/LTE-A baseband processing, connectivity (including 802.11ac and Bluetooth Low Energy) and serial storage (SATA & SAS). In 2013, CEVA's IP was shipped in more than one billion devices, including 40% of handsets shipped worldwide, powering smartphones from many of the world's leading OEMs such as Coolpad, HTC, Huawei, Lenovo, LG, Nokia, Samsung, TCL, Xiaomi and ZTE. For more information, visit http://www.ceva-dsp.com. Follow CEVA on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cevadsp.
SOURCE CEVA, Inc.
CEVA, Inc.
CONTACT: CEVA, Richard Kingston, CEVA, Inc., 650-417-7976, richard.kingston@ceva-dsp.com, Mike Sottak, Wired Island, Ltd., 408-876-4418, mike@wiredislandpr.com
AgJunction's Satloc Division Debuts LiteStar III Guidance System for Aerial Application
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX:AJX) AgJunction, a leading provider of innovative hardware and software solutions for precision agriculture today announced the release of its latest aerial guidance product, the LiteStar III from Satloc ® at the National Agricultural Aviation Association Annual Convention in Louisville, KY.
With the introduction of the new LiteStar III guidance system for aerial applicators, Satloc has taken entry-level guidance to a new level of performance. As the next generation of affordable GPS guidance system, LiteStar III builds upon the features of the previous LiteStar II system, with even more attributes, including simplified navigation set-up and guidance options.
"LiteStar III continues to represent the high-value, low-cost solution for entry level aerial applicators," says T. J. Craig, Director of Sales for Satloc. "And now, the redesigned system features an all new ultra-bright L7 light bar that improves safety and minimizes fatigue."
The LiteStar series of aerial GPS systems have provided consistent market success for Satloc for more than a decade, accumulating a large installed base. "The new LiteStar III marks the beginning of a technology upgrade path for many of our customers," added Mr. Craig.
"One of the best features is the quick return on investment that operators can expect from the LiteStar III system," Craig concludes. "It's not only a low-cost reliable option for aircraft guidance, but the light bar provides the core information the operator needs for an aerial application, including on-swath indicators and spray on/off indicators."
The product is being showcased this week at Satloc booth #829 at the NAAA Annual Convention (http://www.agaviation.org/convention) and is currently available through Satloc dealers worldwide.
About AgJunction
AgJunction, Inc. provides innovative hardware and software applications for precision agriculture worldwide. The Company holds numerous patents and markets its products and services under leading brand names including Outback Guidance®, Satloc®, and AgJunction® Cloud Services. AgJunction supports advanced farming practices and enables seamless data connectivity among growers and their agricultural service providers. The Company is headquartered in Hiawatha, Kansas, with facilities in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Manitoba and Queensland, Australia. AgJunction is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol "AJX". For more information, please go to http://www.agjunction.com.
Electronic Cigarettes Holding AG Announces Continued Strong Growth and Plans to Cover 25 Countries
BAAR, Switzerland, December 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Electronic Cigarettes Holding AG announces promising results for the first half of
2014 and continued expansion of its business in Europe. The leading online marketer and
distributor of e-cigarettes is also venturing into the offline markets in the first
quarter of next year.
With online shops currently in 18 European countries and with more planned for next
year, Electronic Cigarettes Europe [http://eceag.com ], or ECE, is the leading actor on
the online e-cigarette market today. Trading success and significant expansion generated
an encouraging result (EBIT) of CHF 2.3 million in its first financial year (2012/2013).
However, EBIT for the first half-year of 2014 already surpassed that of last year,
indicating that the company will close the financial year on a high note. In 2015, ECE
expects to see a continued increase in sales across its vast portfolio of electronic
cigarette products - estimating EBIT to triple in size, amounting to CHF 15 million by the
end of next year.
"We have a very attractive business model with the highest profit margin and EBIT in
the global industry. As such we have second to none organic growth financed entirely by
our own profit. This is quite unique," said ECE's CEO Robin Roy Krigslund-Hansen.
Meanwhile, e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but no tar or carbon monoxide, have
fast become a popular alternative for smokers looking to quit. ECE has currently over
50,000 customers around Europe - a figure which is likely to rise at least 60 per cent
within the next 3 months, as new countries are introduced, taking the total number up to
25.
Until now only an online retailer, the company has set its sights on the offline
shopping world, with best-selling brand DanSmoke [http://dansmoke.com ](TM) soon to be
available in big retail stores across Europe.
About Electronic Cigarettes Holding AG
ECE is dedicated to providing an attractive alternative for the millions of tobacco
smokers around the globe. ECE is a rapidly growing independent e-cigarette company, with
such top-selling brands under its banner as DanSmoke [http://dansmoke.com ](TM), SmokeUS
[http://smokeus.com ](TM),AlpSmoke [http://alpsmoke.com ](TM), OnTheGo
[http://onthegocig.com ](TM), and many more.
For press & investor inquiries please contact:
Electronic Cigarettes Europe AG
Laura Leivo
International Brand Manager
Tel. +41-76-506-9282
Email: laura.l@eceag.com
Infortrend Launches EonStor DS 2000 Series for Database and VDI Ecosystems
-- Best application-optimized performance among entry-level enterprise storage solutions
TAIPEI, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® (Public TPE: 2495) today announced EonStor DS 2000 RAID systems, which deliver up to 780K IOPS to outperform other entry-level enterprise storage solutions on the market. They are ideal for I/O-intensive applications such as Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Exchange, customer relationship management (CRM), Oracle Database, SAP, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Thanks to hardware and firmware optimization, EonStor DS 2000 RAID systems deliver up to 780K IOPS, 5,500MB/s read, and 1,900MB/s write. Relative to their pricing, these capabilities ensure an attractive cost-performance proposition for businesses looking to implement fast, reliable, and responsive databases and VDI as essential workflow elements. Additionally, EonStor DS 2000 systems support SSD Cache to boost cache read IOPS by up to 16 times and reduce response time by up to 88%.
EonStor DS 2000 systems provide budget-conscious businesses affordable access to leading performance with extensive enterprise-class data services. These include multi-level automated storage tiering to leverage capacity and drive speed, SSD wear indication to preempt disk failure, and remote replication, which offers convenient disaster recovery. SED (self-encrypting drive) compatibility helps assure vastly enhanced data security.
"At Infortrend, we have a clear message for SMBs: you don't need to compromise performance or any other aspect of storage, especially for database and VDI applications. You deserve better storage and you can find it with Infortrend EonStor DS 2000 RAID systems," commented Thomas Kao, Senior Director of Product Planning at Infortrend.
More information can be found here.
About Infortrend
Infortrend (Public TPE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions for businesses and organizations since 1993. Innovation joins impeccable quality thanks to a passionate team of professionals and an emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing. Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, backed by user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unmatched value. Core product families are EonStor DS, EonNAS, and ESVA. For more Information, please visit http://www.infortrend.com.
Infortrend®, EonStor®, EonNAS®, and ESVA® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc., other trademarks property of their respective owners.
Infortrend Technology, Inc.
Wilson Sung
Теl.: +886-2-2226-0126 8300
Email: Wilson.sung@infortrend.com
Or sales.ap@infortrend.com
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Infortrend Technology Inc.
Infortrend Launches EonStor DS 2000 Series for Database and VDI Ecosystems
-- Best application-optimized performance among entry-level enterprise storage solutions
TAIPEI, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® (Public TPE: 2495) today announced EonStor DS 2000 RAID systems, which deliver up to 780K IOPS to outperform other entry-level enterprise storage on the market. They are ideal for I/O-intensive applications such as Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Exchange, customer relationship management (CRM), Oracle Database, SAP, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Thanks to hardware and firmware optimization, EonStor DS 2000 RAID systems deliver up to 780K IOPS, 5,500MB/s read, and 1,900MB/s write. Relative to their pricing, these capabilities ensure an attractive cost-performance proposition for businesses looking to implement fast, reliable, and responsive databases and VDI as essential workflow elements. Additionally, EonStor DS 2000 systems support SSD Cache to boost cache read IOPS by up to 16 times and reduce response time by up to 88%.
EonStor DS 2000 systems provide budget-conscious businesses affordable access to leading performance with extensive enterprise-class data services. These include multi-level automated storage tiering to leverage capacity and drive speed, SSD wear indication to pre-empt disk failure, and remote replication, which offers convenient disaster recovery. SED (self-encrypting drive) compatibility helps assure vastly enhanced data security.
"At Infortrend, we have a clear message for SMBs: you don't need to compromise performance or any other aspect of storage, especially for database and VDI applications. You deserve better storage and you can find it with Infortrend EonStor DS 2000 RAID systems," commented Thomas Kao, Senior Director of Product Planning at Infortrend.
More information can be found here.
About Infortrend
Infortrend (Public TPE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions for businesses and organizations since 1993. Innovation joins impeccable quality thanks to a passionate team of professionals and an emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing. Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, backed by user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unmatched value. Core product families are EonStor DS, EonNAS, and ESVA. For more Information, please visit http://www.infortrend.com .
Infortrend®, EonStor®, EonNAS®, and ESVA® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc., other trademarks property of their respective owners.
CONTACT:
Infortrend Europe Ltd.
Rina Lin
Tel:+44-1256-305-220
E-mail: marketing.eu@infortrend.com
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Infortrend Technology Inc.
Gamers Invited to Race Into December With Seasonal Free Games Drop at MyRealGames.com
LONDON, December 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
MyRealGames.com will give Father Christmas a helping hand this month as it reveals a
bumper line up of free games [http://www.myrealgames.com/download-free-games ] will hit
the site throughout December.
The seasonal drop includes new titles across a range of its most popular genres
including racing and car games [http://www.myrealgames.com/genres/free-racing-cars-games
], hidden object, time management and match 3. There are also new additions to the mobile
games section, which continues to grow apace each month.
One of the most eagerly awaited new titles to appear on site this month is the PC
downloadable hidden object challenge, Classic Adventures: The Great Gatsby. The full
length game is based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, adding a literary twist to the
holiday season. Players must travel the length and breadth of New York City, searching
mansions on Long Island and unearthing hidden treasures in the Big Apple itself. With
beautiful scenes and mini-games within, Classic Adventures: The Great Gatsby is an
engaging new game perfect for enjoying throughout December.
The PC downloadable match 3 game, Treasure Island 2 is also new to MyRealGames.com
this month. Packed with famous pirates and with two game modes to choose from, players are
called on to help the hero, Redrum Bilgewater recover lost treasures and ancient gold to
keep Dread Captain Weevil at bay. Those failing to collect enough loot will face the
Captain's skeleton army and destruction of the 12 islands.
The time management game Turbo Subs, a PC downloadable free game, is the third of the
slew of new titles to hit the site. It promises to keep gamers on their toes in the build
up to the festive season with a fun NYC setting and more twists, turns and challenges than
ever before. In the fun game, characters Robert and Rebecca try their best to build the
greatest restaurant franchise in New York. Players can help by finding and succeeding in a
series of mini games, hidden throughout.
Finally for those gaming during the holidays from a mobile device, there is Tactical
Squad, a mobile and online action game for Android, iPhone and iPad. A fusion of first
person sniper and tactical strategy, those loading up Tactical Squad must hit as many
stick men as possible within the allocated time. As with all MyRealGames mobile titles,
Tactical Squad run straight from the device browser using HTML5 and WebGL.
Nikolai Veselov from My Real Games said: "We always make a point of adding lots of fun
new games in our most popular genres in December to help our visitors kick back and enjoy
their favorite hobby in the holidays. This year is no different and we have selected a
host of hot new games. It's our way of saying thank you for another record breaking year!"
Victim Support Selects ClickSoftware's ShiftExpert via the Salesforce AppExchange
National victim support organization adopts cloud-based solution to provide quick and targeted emergency response
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, December 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd [http://www.clicksoftware.com ]. (NasdaqGS: CKSW), the
leading provider of automated mobile workforce management and optimization solutions for
the service industry, today announced that Victim Support [http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
], a New Zealand community organization that helps people affected by serious crime and
trauma, implemented ShiftExpert [http://www.clicksoftware.com/shiftexpert-app-salesforce1
]. Victim Support will use the cloud-based solution to schedule volunteers based on
availability and skill, allowing improved responsiveness to meet victims' needs. A native
Salesforce1 Mobile ready app, ClickSoftware's ShiftExpert optimizes employee assignments,
and gives employees and shift managers visibility into who works when, and deeper insight
into how the schedule will impact service levels and response times.
With ShiftExpert, the New Zealand based organization is empowered to:
- Extend the functionality of its existing Salesforce implementation to make
real-time scheduling and victim support decisions, and benefit from seeing all the
information in one view;
- Automate and optimize dispatch operations into a seamless process based on
accurate and up-to-date data;
- More quickly respond to victims' needs, including those in both urban and
rural areas;
- Build accurate reporting for regulatory and internal use.
Comments on the News
"ClickSoftware's ShiftExpert is a critical piece of our victim response plan," said
Chris Law, Contact Service Manager for Victim Support New Zealand. "We now have the
ability to fully utilize data in a comprehensive and streamlined way, enabling us to
automatically and easily create even the most complicated schedules that factor in
multiple regions and skillsets."
"ClickSoftware is dedicated to ensuring that businesses of all sizes have the tools
they need to make every moment of an interaction with clients matter, and this is done by
ensuring the right person is scheduled for the right job and with the right access to
information they need to be successful. Our unique 'optimization as a service' (OaaS)
technology brings enterprise grade sophistication to the mid-market at an affordable
price," said Dr. Moshe BenBassat, Founder and CEO of ClickSoftware. "We are proud to help
Victim Support in their efforts to aid the community."
Product Details
With ShiftExpert, organizations of all sizes are empowered to:
- Automate planning and execution of shifts for employees across different
departments;
- Review and optimize gaps between the availability of the workforce and
business demand;
- Control overtime costs and quickly react to exceptions;
- Increase employee satisfaction by incorporating employee working preferences,
shift trades and vacation requests into the work plan;
- Maximize customer satisfaction by meeting service level targets with well
rested and skilled employees.
Salesforce AppExchange is the world's leading enterprise apps marketplace that
empowers companies to sell, service, market and engage for the Internet of Customers. With
more than 2,600 partner apps and more than 2.7 million customer installs, it is the most
comprehensive source of social, mobile and connected cloud apps for business.
Salesforce, Salesforce1, AppExchange and others are among the trademarks of
salesforce.com, inc.
About ClickSoftware
ClickSoftware (NasdaqGS: CKSW) is the leading provider of automated mobile workforce
management and service optimization solutions for the enterprise, both for mobile and
in-house resources. As pioneers of the "Service chain optimization" concept, our solutions
provide organizations with end-to-end visibility and control of the entire service
management chain by optimizing forecasting, planning, shift and task scheduling, mobility
and real-time management of resource and customer communication.
Available via the cloud or on-premise, our products incorporate best business
practices and advanced decision-making algorithms to manage service operations more
efficiently, in a scalable, integrated manner. Our solutions have become the backbone for
many leading organizations worldwide by addressing the fundamental question of job
fulfillment: Who does What, for Whom, With what, Where and When.
ClickSoftware is the premier choice for delivering superb business performance to
service sector organizations of all sizes. The company is headquartered in the United
States and Israel, with offices across Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. For more
information, please visit http://www.clicksoftware.com. Follow us on Twitter
[https://twitter.com/ClickSoftware ].
About Victim Support
Victim Support New Zealand is a nationwide free 24-hour community service for people
affected by serious crime and trauma (e.g. homicide, suicide, sudden death, serious and
grievous assaults, kidnapping, robbery), and civil defense emergencies (e.g. earthquakes)
and search and rescue events.
In the year to 30 June 2014, Victim Support helped 30,864 people with immediate
emotional support, practical information and assistance, an increase of nearly five per
cent over the previous year.
It is widely accepted that victims of crime and trauma who are not provided adequate
support in the immediate aftermath are at greater risk of experiencing things such as
post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and repeat victimization.
Victim Support helps empower victims to regain control of their lives and find
strength, hope and safety in the face of a very challenging situation.
There are 645 volunteer Support Workers delivering direct services, with support from
131 paid staff based in 62 offices across New Zealand in 11 service delivery areas - nine
geographical areas and two specialist services (i.e. homicide and suicide).
Volunteers are everyday Kiwis. Some are retired, many have full time jobs, men and
women of many cultures and beliefs. Some volunteers have been supported as victims
themselves. The support and care provided to people simply couldn't happen without the
dedication of Victim Support volunteers.
This Award-winning service is kept free through the ongoing support of its community
and was recently named 2014 Community of the Year.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S Federal securities laws.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements
regarding expected benefits to Victim Support New Zealand and its customers from using
ShiftExpert. Such "forward-looking statements" involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ
materially from those projected, including those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section
and elsewhere in ClickSoftware's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2013 and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as
otherwise required by law, ClickSoftware is under no obligation to (and expressly
disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Stern Pinball Announces Immediate Availability of Custom Accessories For The Walking Dead Pinball Machine
World's Leading Maker of Arcade-Quality Pinball Machines Launches Custom Accessories Line of Products
MELROSE PARK, Ill., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines, officially announced the availability of four licensed and custom-developed pinball accessories for its latest release, AMC's The Walking Dead. The accessories are available for purchase on the Stern Pinball website: http://costore.com/sternpinball/productthumbnails.asp
In response to market demand, Stern is now offering unique, game-specific accessories that further enhance the appeal of its pinball machines and enable pinball fans to customize their games to suit their personal tastes.
The Walking Dead accessories include:
-- A fish tank topper full of three fully detailed zombie heads designed
and sculpted by Greg Nicotero, Executive Producer of The Walking Dead.
The topper is accompanied by game-integrated lighting that attracts
players and adds zombie ambiance to any room
-- An authentic zombie head shooter knob that adds tactile art to a
player's first interaction with the game
-- Custom-designed, artistic inside-panels that add dimension to the
pinball playfield area
-- Blood splattered side-armor that further enhances The Walking Dead
pinball experience ?
Retail Pricing and Availability:
The Walking Dead Pinball Backbox Topper: $399.99 U.S.
The Walking Dead Pinball Zombie Shooter Knob: $79.99 U.S.
The Walking Dead Pinball Playfield Side Art Panels: $79.99 U.S.
The Walking Dead Pinball Side Armor Trim: $499.99 U.S.
The Walking Dead accessories are available now through the Stern Store and select authorized Stern distributors and dealers.
About The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead returned for its fifth season in October 2014 on AMC. Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics the series tells the story of the months and years after a zombie apocalypse and follows a group of survivors, led by sheriff Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home. The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Melissa McBride, Emily Kinney, Danai Gurira, Chad L. Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz and Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. The Walking Dead is executive produced by Showrunner Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, Greg Nicotero, David Alpert and Tom Luse.
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc., headquartered just outside Chicago, Illinois, is the oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball games in the world. Stern's highly talented creative and technical teams design, engineer and manufacture a full line of popular pinball games, merchandise and accessories. Recent Stern titles include The Walking Dead, Mustang, Star Trek, Metallica, The Avengers, X-Men, AC/DC, Tron, Transformers, Avatar, Iron Man, Batman, Spiderman and many more! All of Stern's pinball games are crafted by hand and assembled by Stern's expert team. Both pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the globe enjoy Stern's games. For more information, please visit http://www.sternpinball.com.
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Mentor Graphics Announces New Verification IP for PCIe 4.0
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (Nasdaq: MENT) today announced the immediate availability of its new Mentor(®) EZ-VIP PCI Express Verification IP. The new Verification IP (VIP) reduces testbench assembly time for ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) and FPGA (field-programmable gate array) design verification by a factor of up to 10X.
Verification IP is intended to help engineers reduce the time spent building testbenches by providing re-usable building blocks for common protocols and architectures. However, even standard protocols and common architectures can be configured and implemented differently from design to design. As a result, traditional VIP components can take days, or even weeks, to prepare for a simulation or emulation testbench.
"When designing with the ARMv8-A architecture and ARM(®) CoreLink((TM)) cache coherent interconnects in mobile, networking and server SoCs, our partners have a choice of PCIe root complex solutions," said Jim Wallace, director, systems and software group, ARM(®). "ARM(®) has used Mentor's PCIe VIP library running on Questa(®) and Veloce(®) to help verify critical interactions between PCIe and ARM(®) AMBA(®) interface domains to enable rapid deployment and accurate protocol checking."
Unlike traditional verification IP, Mentor's new PCIe EZ-VIP is "design-aware," eliminating several time-consuming steps in the testbench assembly process. This fast-forwards verification engineers past tedious configuration and implementation set-up tasks, directly to high-value scenario generation, reducing a process that used to take days or weeks to just hours.
"We have been pleased to collaborate with Mentor to support the validation of PCIe EZ-VIP," said Stephane Hauradou, CTO of PLDA. "After being one of the first PCIe providers to very quickly develop and introduce PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 controllers to ASIC and verification engineers, PLDA is pleased to combine silicon proven XpressRICH3 and XpressRICH4 IPs with PCIe EZ-VIP as a reliable, highly configurable and easy-to-use complete solution for ASIC project teams."
"Having easy-to-use, pre-qualified PCIe Verification IP is very important for our customers. We have worked with Mentor to help them validate their PCIe EZ-VIP with our Expresso 3.0 core," said Brian Daellenbach, president of Northwest Logic. "Consequently, customers can use the Mentor PCIe VIP with our silicon-proven PCI Express cores to create and verify their designs with high confidence."
Mentor's PCIe EZ-VIP includes pre-packaged, easy-to-use verification environments for the serial and parallel interfaces of PCIe 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and mPCIe, which can be used to verify PHY, Root Complex and Endpoint designs. Test plans, compliance tests, test sequences, and protocol coverage are all included as SV and XML source code, allowing simple re-use, extension and debug. The Mentor VIP components also include a comprehensive set of protocol checks, error injection and debug capabilities.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.15 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
Mentor Graphics, Mentor, Questa and Veloce are registered trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
For more information, please contact:
Carole Dunn
Mentor Graphics
503.685.4716
carole_dunn@mentor.com
-- Introduces additional technologies such as multi-objective concurrent
clock and data optimization and advanced low power optimization
techniques
-- Offers early support for 10-nm process technology
-- Fast-paced adoption underway, with several industry leaders using IC
Compiler II for production tapeouts.
-- 10X productivity enables game-changing possibilities for physical
design.
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced availability of the 2014.12 release of its new IC Compiler((TM)) II place and route solution. Unveiled at the Synopsys Users Group (SNUG) Silicon Valley in March 2014, IC Compiler II is the game-changing successor to IC Compiler, the industry's leading place and route solution for advanced designs at established and emerging nodes. IC Compiler II has been in production usage since July 2014 and has being actively employed for tapeouts by several semiconductor companies across a range of process technology nodes. This latest release introduces additional key technologies including multi-objective concurrent clock and data optimization, advanced low power optimization techniques and early support for 10-nm process technology. With immediate availability of the IC Compiler II 2014.12 release, Synopsys brings the Power of 10X to the broader physical design community.
"Having worked closely with Synopsys since the early days of the IC Compiler II, we have been eagerly anticipating the 2014.12 release," said Tatsuji Kagatani, department manager of Design Automation Department, Elemental Technology Development Division 1 at Renesas System Design Co., Ltd. "IC Compiler II delivered truly impressive turnaround time as well as good QoR (quality of results) during the design activities of our latest micro-controller-unit (MCU) design in 40-nanometer technology this year. We have come to view IC Compiler II as a key enabler of competitive differentiation, and are in the process of extending its application to all key in-flight programs across 40 nanometers to 28 nanometers and below technology nodes."
IC Compiler II is a full-featured, production-ready netlist-to-GDSII implementation system delivering the highest throughput and productivity along with the best quality of results. Developed from the ground-up to deliver a leap forward in productivity, IC Compiler II is built on a new highly efficient multi-everything infrastructure and offers ultra-high capacity design planning, unique new clock-building technology and advanced global analytical closure techniques. These technologies enable IC Compiler II to deliver a 5X speed-up in implementation runtime with half the memory and half the iterations required to achieve target performance. Together, this enables a 10X boost in design throughput. Early users of IC Compiler II have observed even greater speed-up in the design planning stages where the speed of execution is a key enabler of exploration, helping arrive at the best possible floorplan for detailed implementation. This level of speed-up is enabling game-changing possibilities for users of IC Compiler II, with some electing to coalesce several partitions in one large partition and thus gain higher efficiency, and others electing to aggressively fine-tune to drive higher device performance. Still others are electing to compress their overall development cycles and reach tapeout sooner.
The 2014.12 release of IC Compiler II enables an even richer feature-set targeting established as well as emerging node technology. New capabilities include new multi-objective concurrent clock and data for pre and post route optimization, advanced low power optimization techniques, electro-migration (EM) analysis, transparent interface optimization (TIO) and support for 10-nm process technology.
"Since our announcement of IC Compiler II earlier this year, customer response has been extremely positive, and the demand to gain access has been unprecedented. With broad availability of the 2014.12 release, we are well positioned to meet this growing demand," said Antun Domic, executive vice president and general manager of the Design Group at Synopsys. "IC Compiler II is a landmark achievement that has been in the works for several years and is made possible by an asset mix unique to Synopsys - a deep and talented resource pool, diverse customer feedback by virtue of market leadership, and the ability to closely collaborate with some of the best, most advanced designers in the world."
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) accelerates innovation in the global electronics market. As a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, Synopsys delivers software, IP and services to help engineers address their design, verification, system and manufacturing challenges. Since 1986, engineers around the world have been using Synopsys technology to design and create billions of chips and systems. Learn more at http://www.synopsys.com.
Allegro DVT Unveils its Hardware Dual-format (HEVC/H.265 and AVC/H.264) Encoder IP
HONG KONG, December 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Allegro DVT announces its dual-format encoder IP core, implementing the two mainstream
video compression formats: HEVC/H.265 and AVC/H.264. With this new IP, Allegro DVT
enlarges its video encoding IP offering with the first hardware encoder supporting both
standards.
The dual-format encoder IP core is designed to provide semiconductor manufacturers
with the perfect solution for any video encoding application. Indeed a key technical
advantage of this solution is the optimized integration of both standards using minimum
logic and memory resources within a single IP. Any customer looking for support of both
video encoding formats can benefit from this new hardware encoder IP to significantly
reduce the area footprint and power consumption of its SoC products. This paves the way of
our customers towards creating innovative products with high performance video encoding
capabilities with only one encoding IP core.
In addition, thanks to its flexible implementation, our customers can easily adapt the
IP according to the maximum resolution supported by their target application, ranging from
HD to UHD/4K. Our IP is perfectly suited for high volume consumer applications, such as
tablets, smartphones, digital & wearable cameras.
Our dual-format encoder IP benefits from Allegro DVT successful track record in the
field of hardware video IP development. It completes Allegro DVT's comprehensive solutions
of AVC/H.264 & HEVC/H.265 encoder and decoder IPs:
- HEVC/H.265 Encoder IP, our scalable real-time hardware HEVC Main/Main10
profile encoder IP core, supporting up to 4Kx2K@60fps resolution.
- HEVC/H.265 Decoder IP, our fully compliant HEVC Main/Main10 profile decoder,
capable to support real-time decoding of 4Kx2K@60fps resolution and beyond.
- AVC/H.264 Hardware Encoding & Codec IPs, with best-in-class video quality,
minimized silicon area, optimized power consumption and an ultra-low end-to-end
latency.
- WiGig WDE Codec IP, our award winning, silicon proven Wireless Display
Extension (WDE) codec for next generation 60 GHz wireless technology: IEEE 802.11
ad/WiGig.
- HEVC/H.265 Compliance Streams, providing HEVC/H.265 decoder manufacturers with
the perfect tool for validating their developments, and ensuring compliance with this
upcoming video standard.
Allegro DVT will exhibit at CSIA-ICCAD 2014 Conference at Hong Kong on December 11-12,
2014.
Feel free to come meet us at booth GF02, for an overview of our video IP cores or
contact us by e-mail at info@allegrodvt.com .
Allegro DVT is a leading provider of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC|SVC|MVC and HEVC/H.265
solutions, including industry standard compliance test suites, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC and
HEVC/H.265 encoder, codec and decoder hardware (RTL) IPs; and multiscreen encoders and
transcoders. Allegro DVT products have been chosen by more than 100 major IC providers,
OEMs and broadcasters.
For more information, visit Allegro DVT's website [http://www.allegrodvt.com/Allegro ]
or contact info@allegrodvt.com / +33(0)4-76-42-66-85.
Successful completion of field trials leads to availability across North America
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, a leading information communication technology (ICT) company, today announced the successful completion of a customer pilot test of the FUJITSU U-Scan® Genesis® II Self-Checkout Solution with Food City, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. The U-Scan Genesis II hardware and software solution exceeded all performance criteria during extensive testing in a real-world production store pilot. Store employees reported numerous benefits, including faster customer transactions, better functionality from scanners and bill acceptors, and ease of adaptation for employees and shoppers. The U-Scan Genesis II is a remarkable enhancement from earlier U-Scan Self-Checkout versions, with store employees and customers reporting satisfaction scores exceeding 90 percent.
"The Fujitsu Genesis II Self-Checkout Solution, including the new technology enhancements and increased self-checkout speeds, have significantly helped us improve our level of service and the customer experience," said Don Mascola, vice president of IT and In-Store Service at Food City, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. "Fujitsu is our partner of choice because they truly listen to our needs, understand our customers and are invested in helping us achieve our business goals by delivering solutions that are tailor-made for an ever-evolving retail industry."
U-Scan Genesis II Self-Checkout builds upon the highly successful FUJITSU Genesis hardware and software product lines, enabling retailers to modify their self-checkout stations to best fit their unique needs with customizable features and finishes, modular bagging platform configurations, and flexible compatibility with compliant and supported self-checkout software. Specific enhancements being introduced include:
-- Best-in-class cash handling devices offer faster operating, higher
capacity and easier-to-maintain note and coin acceptors as well as
dispensers with improved security features, enabling overall lower
energy consumption and remote management capabilities.
-- Improved ergonomic design, with an updated and repositioned internal
note dispenser and receipt printer, makes it faster and easier for
consumers to find and use. No cash or receipt devices are positioned
below the scanner plane, improve ADA/ANSI compliance. A new high-bright
customer display and stereo high-fidelity audio system enhance the
self-checkout user experience.
-- LED brilliant blue light bars help direct consumers to cash devices
faster and are synchronized with the U-Scan software user interface
animations and audio guidance to further facilitate the ease and speed
of use.
-- Barcode scanning technology choices include Honeywell's newest 2D hybrid
image/scanner with integrated produce scales and security tag
deactivation technology. Consumers also can redeem e-coupons or access
loyalty programs from a smart phone bar or quick response (QR) code.
-- Newly introduced U-Scan 5.0 software features Windows 7 support, an
enhanced mobile attendant functionality, configuration tools and
automatic updates required for a truly flexible retail system and fully
"backwards-compatible" with earlier Fujitsu U-Scan solutions.
"We are very proud of our partnership with Food City and their recent success using the Fujitsu Genesis II solution," said Marc Janssens, executive vice president, Retail and Platform Products, Fujitsu America, Inc. "One of our biggest ambitions at Fujitsu is to delight our customers' customers, so to hear that we've contributed to enhancing Food City's customer experience means we've achieved an important goal. We are truly excited about this positive feedback and look forward to providing K-VA-T and other retailers with technology that offers the best consumer shopping experience."
Fujitsu has worked with retailers across the globe for three decades providing a premier customer experience and driving business efficiencies that increase sales, operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Their portfolio of retail solutions, combined with a legacy of innovation and industry performance benchmarks, have made it possible for retailers to stay ahead of the competition and industry advancements to expand their market share.
Fujitsu U-Scan Genesis II Self-Checkout can be used across any self-checkout deployments in any retail store format. It is currently available for integration at new and existing self-checkout retailers throughout North America.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 162,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$46 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu America, Inc.
Fujitsu America, Inc. is a leading ICT solutions provider for organizations in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Fujitsu enables clients to meet their business objectives through integrated offerings and solutions, including consulting, systems integration, managed services, outsourcing and cloud services for infrastructure, platforms and applications; data center and field services; and server, storage, software and mobile/tablet technologies. For more information, please visit: http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/ and http://twitter.com/fujitsuamerica.
Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo and "shaping tomorrow with you" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries. U-Scan and U-Scan Genesis are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Frontech North America Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.
Marvell Extends SSD Leadership by Delivering the World's First DRAM-less NVMe SSD Controller for Mass Market Mobile Computing Solutions with Industry-Leading NANDEdge LDPC Technology Supporting TLC and 3D NAND
Marvell's 88NV1140 and 88NV1120 enable small form factor SSD solutions with unparalleled performance for integration into low-z-height tablets, Chrome devices and the upcoming wave of new 2-in-1 hybrid/detachable mobile PC platforms
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a worldwide leader in providing complete silicon solutions from mobile communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery and Kinoma® software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle," today announced the world's first DRAM-less NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) solid state drive (SSD) controller for mass market mobile computing solutions with industry-leading NANDEdge(TM) low-density parity check (LDPC) technology supporting triple-level cell (TLC) and 3D NAND. Marvell's 88NV1140 and 88NV1120 enable small form factor SSD solutions with unparalleled performance for integration into low-z-height tablets, Chrome devices and the upcoming wave of new 2-in-1 hybrid/detachable mobile PC platforms.
"As mobile computing and cloud-based services become an integral part of our daily lives, fast, secure, reliable and cost effective storage solutions with a small form factor are the key to bringing the benefit of technology to the mass market. I believe our latest game-changing SSD controller will drive the fast deployment of a new wave of small form factor SSD solutions for the mass market mobile computing platforms," said Weili Dai, President and Co-Founder of Marvell. "I am very pleased to see Marvell's leadership and our long track record of invention and innovation including the world's first DRAM-less NVMe SSD controller and the industry's most advanced LDPC technology enabling the latest TLC and 3D NAND flash memory. I am very thankful for our global engineering teams who continuously raise the technology bar to move our industry forward faster."
The small form factor of Marvell's 88NV1140 and 88NV1120 at just 8x8mm per package allows SSD drives as small as M.2 2230 (30 mm in length). In addition, the new, leading-edge controllers can enable the development of an NVMe BGA or SATA BGA SSD running on embedded SRAM through multiple-chip-package (MCP) integration with NAND. Utilizing 28 nm low-power CMOS process node technology, the 88NV1140 and 88NV1120 controllers are best-in-class in active power while supporting all low power modes (L1.2 for PCIe and DevSlp for SATA devices). Both new solutions share Marvell's third-generation NANDEdge error-correction technology, as with the previously announced 88SS1093 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe and 88SS1074 SATA SSD controllers. By developing single code for NANDEdge, SSD firmware developers are able to rapidly leverage one code to the other for the most advanced error-correcting technology for data integrity, endurance and reliability. In addition, Marvell's NANDEdge LDPC technology can support 15/16nm TLC and 3D NAND, resulting in low enabling cost of TLC and 3D NAND. The NVMe design has passed in-house SSD validation and third-party operating system and platform compatibility testing.
Key features of Marvell's new 88NV1140 and 88NV1120 include:
-- 88NV1140: AHCI and NVMe support over PCIe Gen3x1
-- Fully hardware automated NVMe 1.1b support
-- Low power management (L1.2) design
-- 88NV1120: SATA 6Gb/s support
-- SATA DevSlp support
-- 88NV1140 and 88NV1120 both share:
-- Powerful Dual core Cortex R5 CPU's
-- Embedded SRAM with hardware accelerators to optimize IOPS
performance
-- ONFI3 and Toggle2 NAND support
-- NANDEdge error-correction: 15nm TLC and 3D NAND support using LDPC
technology to boost endurance and reliability
-- BGA SSD and M.2/2.5 slim form factor support with thermal
optimization and small package size
-- 28nm low power CMOS process
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From mobile communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience.
As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit http://www.Marvell.com.
Marvell, Kinoma and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. NANDEdge is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Stoic And Versus Evil Unveil The Banner Saga 2 At The Game Awards
Next Chapter in the Epic Viking Saga is Coming to PC and Next-Generation Consoles in 2015
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoic, an independent game development company and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, officially confirmed that The Banner Saga 2, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed role-playing strategy game The Banner Saga, is coming to PC, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program in 2015.
The announcement comes after the official first reveal of The Banner Saga 2 at last Friday's Game Awards held in Las Vegas. The Game Awards is an independent celebration of the video game industry that recognizes excellence in game development and design, while offering a first-glimpse at the most important and anticipated games and trends for 2015.
"There's a seismic shift in the video game industry as consumers embrace the contributions and creations of independent game-makers such as Stoic, the incredibly passionate creators of The Banner Saga and The Banner Saga 2," said Steve Escalante, general manager, Versus Evil. "We are very proud to be leading the way with The Banner Saga 2 announcement at what is traditionally a AAA game's event. It's a great time to be an 'indie' and we couldn't be more proud to continue working with the Stoic team and our partners at Fearless Media who helped make this happen."
For The Banner Saga 2, Stoic will continue the legacy and story of The Banner Saga, an epic experience for PC, home consoles and mobile that was recently confirmed as an upcoming release for PlayStation®Vita. Featuring stunning 2D animation and art, a unique tactical combat system and a cast of unforgettable characters, the original game earned several awards and nominations, including winner of the 2014 Geekie Awards for "Best Video Game", finalist for "Excellence in Visual Arts" and two honourable mentions for "Excellence in Design" and "Excellence in Audio" at the 2014 Independent Game Festival.
"The critical reception and widespread fan appreciation for The Banner Saga is overwhelming and humbling, and has the team at Stoic dedicated to delivering a fantastic sequel with The Banner Saga 2," said Arnie Jorgensen, co-owner and art director, Stoic. "Here we are announcing our next game, our way, on a world-wide stage. We have surrounded our development efforts with quality people like Austin Wintory, Malukah, Taylor Davis and the Versus Evil team. We couldn't be more excited."
Additional details and information for The Banner Saga 2 are expected to be available in early 2015.
To learn more about The Banner Saga2 and The Banner Saga visit:http://stoicstudio.com/
To learn more about Versus Evil visit:http://www.vsevil.net
About Versus Evil
Versus Evil, LLC is a US basedindependent video game publisher. The company was founded on the principles of helping independent game developers be financially and creatively successful in the highly competitive video games market. Led by group of AAA games industry veterans, Versus Evil's services include the full suite of publishing support including brand marketing, community, social, PR, creative, production, QA, legal, distribution and other general business support. As a global publisher, the Versus Evil team is strategically placed around the world with presences in California, Texas, Maryland, New York, and London and studios in North America, South America, and Europe.
CONTACT: EU Media Contact, Sam Forrest, Director of Communications, Versus Evil LLC, sam@vsevil.net; US Media Contacts, Johner Riehl / Zac Gunnell, Wonacott Communications on behalf of Versus Evil, jriehl@wonacottpr.com, zgunnell@wonacottpr.com
Gamers Invited to Race Into December With Seasonal Free Games Drop at MyRealGames.com
LONDON, December 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
MyRealGames.com will give Father Christmas a helping hand this month as it reveals a
bumper line up of free games [http://www.myrealgames.com/download-free-games ] will hit
the site throughout December.
The seasonal drop includes new titles across a range of its most popular genres
including racing and car games [http://www.myrealgames.com/genres/free-racing-cars-games
], hidden object, time management and match 3. There are also new additions to the mobile
games section, which continues to grow apace each month.
One of the most eagerly awaited new titles to appear on site this month is the PC
downloadable hidden object challenge, Classic Adventures: The Great Gatsby. The full
length game is based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, adding a literary twist to the
holiday season. Players must travel the length and breadth of New York City, searching
mansions on Long Island and unearthing hidden treasures in the Big Apple itself. With
beautiful scenes and mini-games within, Classic Adventures: The Great Gatsby is an
engaging new game perfect for enjoying throughout December.
The PC downloadable match 3 game, Treasure Island 2 is also new to MyRealGames.com
this month. Packed with famous pirates and with two game modes to choose from, players are
called on to help the hero, Redrum Bilgewater recover lost treasures and ancient gold to
keep Dread Captain Weevil at bay. Those failing to collect enough loot will face the
Captain's skeleton army and destruction of the 12 islands.
The time management game Turbo Subs, a PC downloadable free game, is the third of the
slew of new titles to hit the site. It promises to keep gamers on their toes in the build
up to the festive season with a fun NYC setting and more twists, turns and challenges than
ever before. In the fun game, characters Robert and Rebecca try their best to build the
greatest restaurant franchise in New York. Players can help by finding and succeeding in a
series of mini games, hidden throughout.
Finally for those gaming during the holidays from a mobile device, there is Tactical
Squad, a mobile and online action game for Android, iPhone and iPad. A fusion of first
person sniper and tactical strategy, those loading up Tactical Squad must hit as many
stick men as possible within the allocated time. As with all MyRealGames mobile titles,
Tactical Squad run straight from the device browser using HTML5 and WebGL.
Nikolai Veselov from My Real Games said: "We always make a point of adding lots of fun
new games in our most popular genres in December to help our visitors kick back and enjoy
their favorite hobby in the holidays. This year is no different and we have selected a
host of hot new games. It's our way of saying thank you for another record breaking year!"
Kobo Partners With Lionfish to Make eReading Devices Available in G.C.C. Region
TORONTO, December 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura, and Kobo Aura H2O now available for purchase in time
for the holidays
Kobo [http://www.kobo.com ], a global leader in eReading, and multichannel distributor
Lionfish, today announced the arrival of Kobo's digital reading platform to the G.C.C.
region. Passionate readers can now enjoy Kobo's world-class eBookstore with more than 4.2
million titles, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranked apps for iOS, Android, Microsoft,
and BlackBerry platforms. With a variety of eReaders to choose from - Kobo Touch, Kobo
Aura and the recently launched waterproof Kobo Aura H2O - there's an option that is sure
to delight any booklover on holiday wish lists this year.
Starting today, Kobo will be available in 34 stores in the G.C.C. region in the Dubai
Duty Free Stores, Virgin Megastores* and Xcite**. Kobo eReading devices will also be
available for purchase online at Modvito, Souq.com and Jado Pado. Readers will have access
to the Kobo eBookstore, one of the largest in the world, featuring 4.2 million titles
across 72 languages. From romance to thrillers, biographies and memoirs to business books,
non-fiction to literary fiction, Kobo has something for everyone.
"Digital reading continues to rise across the globe and we're thrilled to be entering
G.C.C. countries to offer readers with best in class E Ink eReaders and eBookstore," said
Jean-Marc Dupuis, Managing Director of EMEA, Kobo. "The Kobo Touch, Kobo Aura and Kobo
Aura H2O offer different capabilities and price points, so there is definitely something
for every reader. G.C.C. countries are still in the early adoption stages of reading
digitally and we are pleased to lead the transformation of this market."
Lionfish General Trading will be managing all facets of Kobo's presence in G.C.C.
countries including distribution, retail partner relations, marketing and customer care.
"Lionfish has been providing route to market solutions for global consumer electronic
brands in G.C.C. regions with success so it was a natural fit when choosing someone to
represent Kobo in the region," said Jean-Marc Dupuis, Managing Director of EMEA, Kobo.
"We're very excited to be on the shelves of great retail partners like Virgin Megastores,
Dubai Duty Free, Xcite, http://www.Modvito.com , http://www.Souq.com and http://www.JadoPado.com thanks to Lionfish and look forward to a prosperous future in
the G.C.C. and providing readers with the best reading experience possible."
KOBO TOUCH - THE MOST NATURAL READING EXPERIENCE
The award-winning Kobo Touch eReader is equipped with an anti-glare 6" Pearl E Ink
touchscreen that offers the closest experience to reading print on paper and is easy on
the eyes - even in bright sunlight. The thin and lightweight Kobo Touch is highly portable
and offers many ways to personalize the reading experience, get book recommendations, and
discover new content. Available in black, blue and lilac, the Kobo Touch has a battery
life of up to one month and has 2 GB of internal memory for the storage of up to 1,000
books, with the option to expand to 32 GB with a micro SD card. The Kobo Touch will be
available for AED 429.
KOBO AURA - READ IN STYLE AND ELEGANCE, DAY OR NIGHT
Touted by popular technology news site Engadget
[http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/05/kobo-aura-review ] as "the best flagship eReader on the
market" - the new 6" Kobo Aura eReader is a front-lit E Ink eReader that features the
first high-resolution, edge-to-edge display available in an E Ink eReader. Kobo's
ComfortLight technology offers the most evenly lit display that is adjustable to suit any
preference for the best reading experience - day or night. Available in black and pink,
the sophisticated design of the eReader delivers the closest experience to print-on-paper
with a 212 dpi and Pearl E Ink screen. With pinch-and-zoom capabilities for FLePubs/PDFs,
Kobo Aura creates a smooth experience with a low-flash waveform screen to virtually
eliminate page refresh and ghosting. With 4GB of storage (up to 3,000 books), expandable
up to 32GB with a micro SD card, Kobo Aura has a battery life of up to more than two
months. Kobo Aura will be available for AED 729.
KOBO AURA H2O - PERFECT FOR THE BATH OR BEACH - WATERPROOF, ANTI-GLARE, DUSTPROOF
Kobo Aura H2O is IP67 certified, which means it is waterproof for up to 30 minutes in
1 metre of water with the port cover closed. This enables people to read more, more often,
anywhere they like worry-free without damaging their device if accidently dropped in or
splashed with water. Reading on a sun-drenched beach is also encouraged, due to the
device's dustproof design and anti-glare display.
At 265 dpi, the spacious 6.8" touchscreen with upgraded Carta E Ink technology - the
first of its kind with these display dimensions - offers the closest experience to
print-on-paper, showcasing text and high-resolution images beautifully. The device's 1GHz
processor means page turns are swift, and with 4GB of onboard storage (expandable up to
32GB with a micro SD card), Readers can easily store thousands of eBooks. The Kobo Aura
H2O will be available for AED 999.
* All Virgin Megastores except those in Kuwait
** Only Xcite stores in Kuwait
About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services offering
more than 4.2-million eBooks and magazines to millions of customers in 190 countries.
Believing that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, Kobo
provides consumers with a choice when reading. Kobo offers an eReader for everyone with a
wide variety of E Ink eReaders and Google-Certified Android tablets to suit any Reader's
style including the award-winning Kobo Touch(TM), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura, Kobo
Aura HD, Kobo Arc, Kobo Arc 7, Kobo Arc 7HD, Kobo Arc 10HD - and the newly launched Kobo
Aura H2O. Along with the company's free top-ranking eReading apps for Apple(R),
BlackBerry(R), Android(R), and Windows(R), Kobo ensures the next great read is just a
page-turn away. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo eReaders
can be found in major retail chains around the world. For more information, visit http://www.kobo.com.
About Lionfish General Trading
Lionfish is an award winning multichannel distributor focused on importing,
distribution and marketing consumer brands. Becoming a preferred supplier to leading
retailers across consumer electronics, sports, lifestyle, specialist and department stores
Lionfish has become the optimal solution for the G.C.C market. Lionfish represents top
brands like Kobo, Bellroy, Lifeproof, FitBit and Otterbox by providing consistent
excellence in operational execution.
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Rakuten Kobo Inc.
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Huntkey Releases New Parts-in-One PC in Uzbekistan
SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Entreprise Group, a professional PIO and PC cases provider, will hold its new product launch meeting in Uzbekistan on 15(th) December 2014. At the meeting, Fort Pro Biznes LLC, one of Huntkey's local distributors, would introduce Huntkey's PIO to consumers in local market, including HA180, HA191-T, HA210, HA212, HB210 and HA230B.
If compared with traditional PC, an AIO/PIO have many advantages, the most obvious advantage is that it could save more space for your home and office, and it's easy to be installed, costing less labor and money.
-- Full HD A+ LED screen
-- Support Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX M/B
-- CPU TDP equals or less than 77W, include Intel CPU Cooler with LED
-- Unique outlook, individual patented design with Patent
number:201130027779 in mainland China
-- Reasonable layout and vertical cooling system is built to to ensure good
ventilation
-- Flex PSU 150W Only 230Vac
HA191-T
-- Taiwan or Korea made Full HD LED panel
-- Operating system of Windows8.0 supported
-- Ergonomically designed adjustable screen angle (0 to 45 degrees) and
multiple stand offerings
-- External adapter to accommodate the plug-and-play demands of the
worldwide users
About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
InterNotes Mobile Launches Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign for Mobile+, the First and Only Tablet Able to Print, Scan, and Fax
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- InterNotes Mobile Corp, a startup company in New York, is working to launch Mobile+ (or MobilePlus), the first and only tablet device in the world with the capability to print, scan and fax. Although those functionalities alone would warrant any business traveler to desire the Mobile+, the device also includes "pairing anywhere" technology, a pairing approach that enables any device to pair with Mobile+ regardless of its location, across the room or across the world.
The "pairing anywhere" technology will enable a business professional on a plane to Dallas, Texas to share a sales document with a colleague on a plane to Paris. Initially designed for business professionals, Mobile+ also includes a security system that makes it unattractive to thieves and impossible to decipher. Mobile+ is unlocked with the owner's index finger rested on the device for three to five seconds after which a prompt requires a user id and password; a few seconds after entering the required information, a 4 to 8-digit random number is sent to the owner's cellphone with a prompt on the device waiting for that information.
Mike Ducheine, InterNotes Mobile's founder and the visionary and architect of Mobile+, explains that his job took him around the world but was difficult and fruitless at times, due to limitation of features and functionality in typical mobile devices.
InterNotes Mobile Management is currently raising money on Indiegogo to complete Mobile+ prototype and begin manufacturing. InterNotes Mobile can be reached via its website, http://www.internotesmobile.com, through Email, via phone at 646-483-9781 or mail at: PO Box 300163, Jamaica NY 11430
Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority Approves Blancco 5 for Erasing Data From Solid State Drives
FICORA's approval paves way for additional international acceptance of Blancco's SSD erasure technology
JOENSUU, Finland, December 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, has announced that the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority
(FICORA) has approved Blancco 5
[http://www.blancco.com/en/products/total-data-erasure/blancco-5 ] software for data
erasure of magnetic and solid-state hard drives (SSDs). This approval marks the first
acceptance of an SSD erasure product by a national authority.
"We are pleased that FICORA has recognized our proprietary SSD data erasure technology
with this approval," said Kim Vaisanen, Managing Director of Blancco. "Blancco is happy to
help authorities securely manage removable SSDs in eco-friendly ways, such as recycling or
re-marketing, and we expect Blancco 5 will gain approvals for SSD erasure from other
national authorities in the future."
FICORA inspected Blancco 5's technical features, software development process and
software development premises and found the product suitable for erasing data from hard
drives and SSDs at security classification levels I-IV. Previously, FICORA's guidelines
stated that the only reliable means of removing data was physical destruction of the SSD.
"The authorities have had a need for secure SSD erasure for quite some time," said Aki
Tauriainen, Head of Audits and Accreditation for FICORA. The approval is valid only when
using Blancco 5 software according to FICORA's defined user policy and Hard Drive Life
Cycle Management Guidelines.
Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As
the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, the Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. Blancco is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Regenersis, a strategic outsourcing partner to many of the world's
leading consumer technology companies. More information is available at http://www.blancco.com.
Media Contact:
Monica Shaw
+1-770-367-9534
mshaw@carabinerpr.com
Blancco Oy Ltd.
Kim Vaisanen, Managing Director
+358-50-585-2885
kim.vaisanen@blancco.com
Bioservo Technologies Brings Health Robotics to the Area of Rehabilitation
STOCKHOLM, December 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
"IISART (The International Industry Society in Advanced Rehabilitation Technology)
gives us more opportunities to take part in and contribute to future development of the
latest rehabilitation technology," says Tomas Ward, CEO of Bioservo Technologies.
Availability, implementation and knowledge transfer are challenges that public bodies,
companies and users alike all face. IISART works to make the use of the latest
rehabilitation technology in areas such as robotics and virtual rehabilitation more
accessible and to facilitate its use through education, information dissemination and
other means. IISART's working groups provide a broad range of expertise.
Tomas continues: "Interest in health robotics and rehabilitation is growing all the
time, and robotics as a form of treatment is advancing in many areas around the world, not
least here in Europe. Within rehabilitation and assistive aids, the previous boundaries
are gradually eroding, to the benefit of society, health care providers and patients. We
are facing a paradigm shift where rehabilitation using the latest technology, such as in
health robotics, is being extended to both clinics and the home environment and then,
where necessary, integrated as a permanent aspect in ADL (Activities of Daily Living)
contexts or as work aids. The savings can be seen as a significant gain for society at
large in the form of more effective treatment, shorter hospital stays and the opportunity
for a more active life. In particular, demographic trends pose new demands on health and
social care services, requirements that in part can be solved with the help of new
technology".
"Being selected to be part of IISART is, of course, hugely positive for us as a
company. We will get to expand our network with new, important contacts, while further
solidifying our position as a modern company also active in the area of rehabilitation.
Here, we feel we have a unique concept with our SEM(TM) technology." concludes Tomas.
About Bioservo Technologies AB
Bioservo Technologies has been developing unique strengthening equipment based on the
patented SEM(TM) (Soft Extra Muscles) technology since 2006.
Our mission is to use modern robot technology to create innovative products that
strengthen the body's functions and power. The unique and patented SEM(TM) technology has
a wide scope of use and can be applied in different areas of the body where empowered
muscle strength is needed.
The International Industry Society in Advanced Rehabilitation Technology (IISART) was
founded on June 1, 2011 with the mission to represent the interests of companies
developing, manufacturing, and marketing medical devices and their accessories and active
capital medical equipment in the field of robotics and advanced healthcare technology in
rehabilitation.
IISART is dedicated to advancing and promoting modern healthcare technology in
rehabilitation for the benefit of the patient and society at large. The main focus is on
Robotics, Virtual Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation. For more
information, please contact http://www.iisartonline.org