MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today introduced the SM2704, the world's fastest single-channel UHS-II SD card controller solution. The SM2704 supports the highest-level SD card standards: UHS-II bus interface & UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) featuring a maximum data read speed of up to 280MB/s along with a maximum data write speed of up to 260MB/s. By supporting the new U3 Speed Class, the SM2704 delivers ample performance to handle the needs of professional photography, high-definition video recording and compressed 4K video capture and playback.
"Silicon Motion is the number one merchant supplier of UHS-I/II card controllers, which are the majority of our overall SD card controller sales. The SM2704 extends the company's leadership with the highest performance UHS-II controller while utilizing a cost-effective, single-channel design," saidWallace Kou, President and CEO of Silicon Motion. "We are pleased to partner with Micron in enabling the world's fastest UHS-II SD cards in the market today."
"UHS-II technology raises the performance levels for professional photographers, videographers and enthusiasts," saidWes Brewer, Vice President of Micron Consumer Products Group. "The SM2704, with Micron's proprietary high-performance NAND flash and card reader combination, enables us to deliver the highest performance solutions at an affordable price in our new UHS-II Professional SDHC and SDXC cards."
Silicon Motion's SM2704 is a complete hardware/firmware solution that supports all types of NAND Flash, including 1x/1y/1z nm SLC and MLC NAND. This product is first available today in the Lexar PRO 2000x as well as the PRO 1000x SDHC/SDXC cards. The product is being showcased in the SD Association booth number C043, hall 2.1 at the Photokina show,September 16-21 in Cologne, Germany.
We are a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets high performance, low-power semiconductor solutions to OEMs and other customers in the mobile storage and mobile communications markets. For the mobile storage market, our key products are microcontrollers used in solid state storage devices such as SSDs, eMMCs and other embedded flash applications, as well as removable storage products. For the mobile communications market, our key products are LTE transceivers and mobile TV IC solutions. Our products are widely used in smartphones, tablets, and industrial and commercial applications. For further information on Silicon Motion, visitwww.siliconmotion.com <http://www.siliconmotion.com/>.
Piql Announces Norwegian Technology that Secures 500 Years Access to Digital Data
OSLO, Norway, September 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Malicious hacking, bit rot and data corruption; the challenges are immense when it comes to securing digital data. Then how can long-term access to our digital heritage be assured? Norwegian company Piql has found the answer by reinventing the use of a well-known storage medium. Â
There is a worldwide concern about the lack of technologies truly suited for long-term preservation of digital data. Magnetic storage medium are short-lived and best used for back-ups, whilst security and privacy issues make the Cloud unsuitable for the purpose. 5%[1] of the world's digital data requires secure, long-term preservation.
With a â¬20 million research project, supported by the EU and the Norwegian government[2], Piql has developed a unique solution for migration-free digital preservation. The technology lifts photosensitive film into the digital era.
"Our goal has been to keep valuable digital data securely preserved and accessible for 500 years. Ensuring that the data cannot be modified or deleted is imperative in this context." commentsRune Bjerkestrand, Managing Director of Piql AS. A true preservation solution must also secure future access independent of availability to specific technologies or vendors.
Photosensitive film has been used as a preservation medium for decades, by archives (microfilm) and by the large film studios in e.g.Hollywood. However the usage has been limited to preservation of analogue images. Piql's technology enables preservation of digital data on high-resolution film. The data is written on a preservation medium with proven long-term qualities, stored offline in physical form. Yet the data is fully searchable as in other digital storage technologies. Instructions on how to retrieve the data in the future is written in readable text on the film.
Piql supplements technologies used for short-lived information and back-ups, and is offered to data owners through an international network of service providers. Â
Piql ASÂ Â provides solutions within digital preservation, and has converted photosensitive film into a digital storage medium. Piql is also behind Cinevator, the world's leading digital film printer. The company was started in 2002 and is based in Drammen,Norway. Â Â
Sony Computer Entertainment And Unity Technologies Extend Partnership To Offer Unity For PlayStation® To All PlayStation Licensed Developers At No Additional Cost
TOKYO, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) and Unity Technologies, provider of the Unity multi-platform engine and development tools, today announced that they have extended and strengthened their strategic partnership to offer Unity Pro for PlayStation® for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®Vita at no additional cost to all PlayStation® licensed developers. SCEI and Unity originally entered into a strategic partnership in March 2013 to provide Unity for PlayStation.
The strengthened partnership demonstrates Sony Computer Entertainment's commitment to providing the richest variety of gaming experiences for platform owners by making Unity's PlayStation platform deployment tools, already released and being used by many developers, more easily accessible and free of licensing fees. The extended relationship increases SCE's support for the activities of independent developers and deepens the cooperation with Unity in order to enhance performance and provide more features to meet the needs of experienced PlayStation developers.
"We are very happy to begin offering Unity for our PlayStation® platforms at no additional cost to developers," said Teiji Yutaka, Senior Vice President, Division Deputy President, R&D Division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "Some of the most exciting and high quality games are being created in the vibrant indie community. We're happy to help ensure all developers have the same opportunities to create wonderful new experiences for our powerful PlayStation platforms."
"We're already seeing amazing Unity-authored games coming out, as well as many more that are in production, for all of the PlayStation platforms," said David Helgason, CEO, Unity Technologies. "This is an exciting step to make this clear and easy, and to guarantee that developers using Unity have a fantastic opportunity to participate in the PlayStation® developer community."
Many Unity-authored games are already released or in development such as Assault Android Cactus, BroForce, CounterSpy, DEEMO, Galak-Z, Night in the Woods, Oddworld: New 'N' Tasty, Shiftlings, Starwhal: Just the Tip, The Golf Club, and TorqueL. As evidenced by this small fraction of Unity-authored titles, Unity's adaptability and flexibility make the development platform ideal for an incredibly wide range of game styles and art. For a bigger list of released and in-development Unity-authored titles, visit Unity's website gallery.
Developers interested in creating games for PlayStation platforms can reach out to their PlayStation representative to discuss becoming an approved PlayStation developer and receiving specialized PlayStation ready versions of the Unity Pro development engine and editor.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP® broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3® is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSNSM, that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation® experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. PlayStation®4, available this holiday season, is the next generation computer entertainment system that redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.
About Unity Technologies
Unity Technologies is the creator of Unity, a flexible and high-performance end-to-end development platform to create rich interactive 3D and 2D experiences. Unity's powerful core engine and editor serve as the foundation for developers and designers to quickly build beautiful games or apps and easily bring them across multiple platforms: mobile devices, home entertainment systems, personal computers, and embedded systems.
At the heart of Unity's democratization initiatives, you will find solutions and services for building games and audiences. The Unity Asset Store digital content marketplace supports developer efforts by providing time and money saving solutions to tough production, design, and art challenges. New integrated services such as Unity Cloud Build extend the platform for greater productivity in creating, testing, and deploying, while Unity Everyplay and Unity Ads help developers connect with their audiences and acquire users through the sharing of game replays on social networks and offering a high-quality advertising network.
Unity Technologies serves over 600,000 monthly active developers including large publishers, indie studios, students, and hobbyists around the globe. For more information, visit: http://unity3d.com.
#PlayStation, PS4, PS3, PS2 and PSP are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Unity product names are trademarks of Unity Technologies or its subsidiaries or affiliates. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TouchPal, a world leading keyboard app developer with over 200 million Android users, announced today that TouchPal Keyboard for iOS is officially launched along with iOS 8. It is available for download in Apple's App Store as one of the first third-party keyboard apps for iOS.
Unlike Android, iOS didn't support third-party keyboards for a long time. iOS users have been looking for sliding input, theme support and better prediction and correction. However, this has just changed -- Apple announced support for third-party keyboard beginning with the eighth version of iOS.
Although multiple players revealed plans to develop keyboard apps for iOS 8, TouchPal was the first third-party keyboard running on iOS 8 with live demo. Since early June, TouchPal received thousands of beta test requests from its Twitter (@touchpal).
TouchPal Keyboard has many killing features compared to the iOS stock keyboard:
-- TouchPal Curve -- You can slide through letters to form a word without
lifting a finger. It significantly speeds up typing on touchscreen,
especially when you hold your phone with one hand.
-- Better prediction and autocorrect -- TouchPal's patented prediction
technology suggests what you're most likely to type next with amazing
accuracy. It also corrects your typos in a smarter way.
-- More themes -- You can change the keyboard themes with various colors
and backgrounds. If you have an iPhone 5c, you can also apply a theme
color that matches your phone color.
-- Emoji support -- You don't need to switch to another keyboard to input
Emoji. Pressing and holding the Enter key will bring up Emoji.
You can download it now for free from Apple's App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id909654683?mt=8
About TouchPal
TouchPal is one of the most popular keyboards in the world with over 200 million users. It was the Global Champion of 2009 GSMA Mobile Innovation Award and the Top 6 Finalist of TechCrunch Disrupt. As the inventor of mistyping correction, mixed language input, adaptive learning and sentence-based gesture input, TouchPal has over 50 issued or pending patents.
SOURCE TouchPal
TouchPal
CONTACT: Michael Wong, +1 415-315-9877, michael.wong@cootek.cn
West Virginia Data Center Provider, DC Corp, Partners with WiredRE for Cloud, Colocation, Data Centers
Collaboration to center around Data Center Alley and New Mexico large-scale data center developments.
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. and LAS VEGAS, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DC Corp has partnered with Wired Real Estate Group Inc. ("WiredRE") for strategy, development, and awareness within the cloud, colocation, and data center market. Just 60 miles west of Ashburn's "Data Center Alley", the West Virginia data center market has seen abundant activity, becoming home to data centers for Salesforce.com, NOAA Supercomputer, IRS, and U.S. Coast Guard. The region overall is host to 8 of the 10 largest colocation providers, including AT&T, CoreSite, Digital Realty Trust, DuPont Fabros Technology, Equinix, Level 3 Communications, Savvis (CenturyLink), and Terremark (Verizon). The region has an estimated 75 colocation and data center facilities operated by 30 providers.
"Our offerings are attractive to firms with global scale and demanding IT standards," commented Charles Asbury, CEO, DC Corp. "WiredRE's global reach and marquee relationships are the perfect complement to our industrial-scale colocation services." DC Corp's flagship facility encompasses 30 acres, 180,000 Sq-Ft under roof and 30 MW of utility supply. The location is ideal owing to low cost of power at 3.5 cents, proximity to the DC metropolitan area, low risk of natural disasters, temperate climate, and tax incentives (sales abatement and property tax incentives).
"DC Corp is an exceptional alternative to data center REITs that have put tax structure ahead of service and flexibility," commented Everett Thompson, WiredRE CEO. "The large scale and high performance compute infrastructure is enclosed in a high security envelope and includes features that demanding users will find hard to find elsewhere."
Connectivity has been a central focus of DC Corp's development strategy. The firm partners with Lumos, Comcast, and Frontier to supply physically and logically diverse connections into the Martinsburg One facility, to the Washington, D.C. region and throughout the Northeast and greater New York City area.
About DC Corp
DC Corp provides "World Class" IT Leadership and the first Custom Hybrid Data Facility in the world where the customer is in total control choosing the exact custom deployment to meet their IT needs. Our unique model results in the most flexible, scalable, customized and cost certain approach in the industry.
DC Corp is a state-of-the-art carrier neutral data center services company providing wholesale and retail data center colocation, disaster recovery services, secure hosting, and business continuity solutions. We offer fully-customizable data center space with a conference center and office space resources to meet all operational needs of Federal and Commercial clients.
About Wired Real Estate Group Inc.
WiredRE is the leading independent cloud, colocation, and data center advisor. The firm advises on strategy, planning, investment and finance. WiredRE counts two of the top three global telecom firms and over half of the most admired banks in the U.S. as clients. To search WiredRE's data center list with over 2,000 data centers, visit WiredRE.com.
Overstock to Donate 4% of Bitcoin Revenue to Foundations Advocating Cryptocurrency Adoption
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Last Thursday Overstock (NASDAQ: OSTK) launched an updated international checkout system which allows the acceptance of Bitcoin globally. Today Overstock formally announces its commitment to donating 4 percent of all its global Bitcoin revenues to foundations working to defend and further the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Overstock's international revenue arrives through O.co, its international brand and site.
Overstock has initially selected the Chamber of Digital Commerce, known as a representative of the digital commerce industry in Washington, DC. The Chamber's goal is to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets. Overstock will be continuously evaluating similar foundations across the globe and choosing those among whom it will rotate its support. An attempt will be made to align donations with foundations in those areas of the world from which the associated revenue derives.
"The cryptocurrency movement is at a critical stage in its evolution," said Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne. "Adoption among the technorati is fairly pervasive, but it needs to make its way into the lives of the masses in the developed and developing worlds, while avoiding the obstacles that uninformed intervention by lawmakers could impose. The Chamber of Digital Commerce will help make this possible. We're excited to support them."
About Overstock.com
Overstock.com (NASDAQ: OSTK) is a discount online shopping retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah that sells a broad range of products including furniture, rugs, bedding, electronics, clothing, jewelry and cars. Worldstock.com, a fair trade department dedicated to selling artisan-crafted products from around the world offers additional unique items. Main Street Revolution supports small businesses across the United States by providing them a national customer base. The Nielsen State of the Media: Consumer Usage Report placed Overstock.com among the top five most visited mass merchandiser websites in 2011. The NRF Foundation/American Express 2011 Customer Choice Awards ranked Overstock.com #4 in customer service among all U.S. retailers. Overstock.com sells internationally under the name O.co. Overstock Shopping (http://www.overstock.com and http://www.o.co) regularly posts information about the company and other related matters under Investor Relations on its website.
Overstock.com®, O.co®, Worldstock Fair Trade® and Club O Rewards® are registered trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc. O.info(TM), Club O(TM), Club O Dollars(TM) and Your Savings Engine(TM) are trademarks of Overstock.com, Inc.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, all statements not regarding historical fact, and references to terms of the announced donation program. Additional information regarding factors that could materially affect results and the accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained herein may be found in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on July 29, 2014, and any subsequent filings with the SEC.
Brainzsquare Launches SECUDRIVE USB Management Server 3.0 for Enterprise Environments
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Brainzsquare has released SECUDRIVE USB Management Server 3.0 (UMS), an integrated solution purpose-built for enterprise environments. The new technology leverages SECUDRIVE USB Basic+, a hardware encrypted USB, as well as USB Office+ and CAD+ for additional security protection.
UMS provides a variety of security features, including asset and password policy management, and IP protection to disable functions such as copy and paste, clipboard copying, screen capture and printing. The solution also delivers inactive USB locking, remote destruction, real time monitoring, USB logging, and real-time malware monitoring and protection. Ideal for enterprise use, UMS delivers Windows Active Directory (AD) integration and multiple security policies in separated network environments, including secure data transport for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) USBs, which can also be restricted for use with specific AD user accounts.
"UMS provides various options to remotely manage IP protected USBs as well as hardware encrypted USBs for various enterprise network environments and their increasing security needs," said, Simon Kang, CEO of Brainzsquare, Inc. "Employees can work with the secure USBs transparently while corporate IP is protected from both insider and outsider threats. This means customers will see a considerable improvement in the level of security with minimum loss of work efficiency."
Security policies can be set for the intranet and extranet by installing UMS on different servers in separate network environments. For instance, USB Office+ can be calibrated on the intranet and IP protection features disabled to allow for more efficient workflow. While online, strict IP protection features can be set by administrators to safeguard the security and privacy of enterprise users. If data is not required to be removed, SECUDRIVE IP protected USBs enable the safe transportation of data from VDI environments.
In addition, to help protect files stored on a flash drive from malware infection, SECUDRIVE USBs feature Trend Micro's antivirus program, Trend Micro USB Security (TMUSB). UMS also has the ability to update TMUSB's pattern file locally for closed networks.
Trend Micro and Trend Micro USB Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Trend Micro, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Contact: Daniel Chung, 1-800-464-9803, daniel.chung@secudrives.com
Dremel Builds On Legacy Of Easy-To-Use Tools With Introduction Of 3D Printer
Comprehensive 3D printing ecosystem empowers a new generation of makers to build revolutionary projects for creative and functional purposes
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Dremel introduces the Dremel(®) 3D Idea Builder, the most user-friendly 3D printing experience on the market. This adds a new dimension to the brand's robust portfolio of versatile tool systems. The Idea Builder is yet another high-quality, easy-to-use tool from Dremel designed to inspire and empower the end-user to build on their own ideas with the support and mentorship of the Dremel Experts. Through a strategic partnership with Autodesk, Inc., Dremel will provide free print-ready 3D models and simple design tools, while continuing to release new design tools on Dremel3D.com to coach users through the building process. Dremel 3D pre-sale starts Sept. 18, 2014, on homedepot.com and amazon.com, with in-store availability at select The Home Depot(®) stores in early November.
"Dremel 3D will enable people to take 3D printing to new levels, from imaginative projects for the home, to inventive projects that may impact the world," said John Kavanagh, president of Dremel. "Makers have been using Dremel tools to make three-dimensional creations with cutting tools for generations. Today, makers are using Dremel tools to fine-tune and fix their 3D printed creations and have been asking us to introduce a 3D printer. We're proud to offer them the Idea Builder and we can't wait to watch them build what's next."
Key Product Features of the Dremel 3D Idea Builder Include:
Easy-to-Use Functionality
-- Intuitive print software for simple customization of 3D models
-- Pre-installed extruder for fast out-of-the-box use
-- Print-ready model portfolio provided by Dremel and Autodesk to kick
start the building process
-- World-class product support and mentorship via the Dremel Experts
Full-Featured Tool
-- Full color touch screen and onboard print software for stand-alone
operation when needed
-- Fully enclosed for reduced noise and protected object building
-- Active cooling fan prevents warping of objects while they are built
-- Best-in-class print resolution (100 micron) for fine printing detail
-- Large, removable build platform for larger prints and projects
Family and Environmentally Friendly
-- UL certified to assure quality and safety
-- PLA filament in 10 vibrant colors are plant-based, recyclable and
renewable
-- Energy saving mode reduces environmental impact and wasted energy
The Dremel 3D Idea Builder is more than just a 3D printer, it includes an "ecosystem" of features and services designed to nurture both novice and advanced users, opening a new world of project potential. Moreover, as the world's first UL certified 3D printer with best-in-class features and world-class service via the Dremel Experts, Dremel 3D is the perfect choice for home use. To complete this ecosystem, Dremel, through its strategic partnership with Autodesk, Inc., will offer access to free* design tools found on http://www.Dremel3D.com. Consumers will be able to choose from print-ready models, simple adjustable templates, such as a jewelry customizer, or they can choose to start their design from scratch with easy access to the Autodesk(®)123D(®) family of free* design software applications.
"This is just the beginning for us," said Kavanagh. "The Dremel 3D model portfolio will continue to grow with the help of Autodesk(®) 123D(®) apps and the models we will curate from our community. Additionally, we'll be offering an increased number of customizers on our site that will further empower people to develop and personalize projects of their own. Long-term, the partnership with Autodesk will allow us to bring together hardware and software to better address the needs of our community. We're excited to be an early partner with Autodesk in using Spark, the open platform to better connect digital content and the hardware."
The Dremel 3D Idea Builder is available for pre-sale starting Sept. 18, 2014 on homedepot.com and amazon.com and will be available starting in November in select The Home Depot stores throughout the U.S. (MSRP $999). In addition to select The Home Depot locations in Canada, the Dremel 3D Idea Builder will be available at select Canadian Tire stores and online at canadiantire.com. To locate a store near you in the U.S. and Canada, check out the location finder at http://www.Dremel3D.com.
Catalog Number: 3D20
For more information on Dremel products, project ideas and problem-solving tips, visit http://www.Dremel3D.com or call Dremel at 1-844-4DRML3D.
About Dremel
Since inventing the high-speed rotary tool in 1934, the Dremel brand has expanded its legacy of industry leadership and excellence into a full line of versatile tool systems that deliver the perfect solution for almost any job. Whether it's our Dremel rotary tools, Multi-Max(TM) oscillating tools, Ultra-Saw(TM) and Saw-Max(TM) multi-saws, Fortiflex(TM) flex shaft tool or another tool in the Dremel family, consumers have come to know and trust the brand to complete their projects. Combining compact size, ergonomic design, precision and versatility, with a wide range of highly engineered accessories, Dremel tools can be used to accomplish numerous applications on a variety of materials.
Today, as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Mount Prospect, IL, Dremel celebrates 82 years in business and maintains its commitment to innovation and quality as the manufacturer of the top-selling rotary tool in the world. Regardless of what the task may be, the Dremel brand is dedicated to empowering makers and DIY'ers through creativity, precision and project enjoyment.
Editor's Note: Dremel(®) is a registered brand name and is used as an adjective to describe the products made by the Dremel brand.
*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license and services agreement that accompanies the software.
123D, Autodesk, Autodesk 123D and the Autodesk logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.
T300 RS, The First Force Feedback Racing Wheel For The PlayStation®4 System! Introducing State Of The Art Next Generation Force Feedback Technology: Thrustmaster Brushless Force Feedback
NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrustmaster is proud to announce its brand-new Next-Gen racing simulator, officially licensed for the PlayStation®4 system (PS4), PlayStation®3 system (PS3) and PC compatibility. It's the perfect time for racing enthusiasts to put the pedal to the metal during this back-to-school season!
Introducing revolutionary technology: Thrustmaster Brushless Force Feedback to feel the road realistically like never before
Thrustmaster assists virtual racers through their learning curve with the T300 RS. This force feedback wheel allows gamers to really take the plunge into the world of racing, and hone their driving skills for a better performance. In order to achieve this Thrustmaster has taken great care to create the perfect solution for any gamer trying to go to the next level in their racing games. The T300 RS provides an unrivalled immersion, for a pure connection with the road. Under the hood there's nothing less than a genuine brushless servo industrial Force Feedback motor (with frictionless action), combined with a new 1080 degree dual-belt system to deliver the never seen super-smooth and quiet Force Feedback with incredibly responsive, realistic Force effects to really feel the road (Feel the road, don't feel the racing wheel inner mechanical structure).The silence of the motor allows you to really focus on what matters, which is premium performance on the road. Thrustmaster's development teams have added precision to the motor's impressive capabilities by incorporating H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology®, featuring a contactless magnetic sensor: this provides 16-bit resolution, for 65,536 values on the wheel's steering. The T300 RS also features an internal memory, upgradable firmware so that users will always have access to the latest improvements via the wheel's PC compatibility, and a PS4/PS3 sliding switch on its base for optimal compatibility with both systems.
Detachable wheel, adjustable pedal set and modular product ecosystem
The T300 RS includes a detachable wheel, featuring the Thrustmaster Quick Release system: the wheel measures 11 inches in diameter, with brushed metal central spokes. Its official PS4 buttons (PS, SHARE, OPTIONS) lets users access the system's new social functions at any time. The T300 RS weighs in at approximately 2.6 lbs, for ultra-realistic inertia and Force Feedback. The wheel's entire circumference features reinforced textured rubber cladding, for the ultimate in comfort. 2 large sequential paddle shifters are attached to the wheel: they're 5 inches in height for easy access, and 100% metal. The wheel's angle of rotation can be adjusted from 270 degrees to 1080 degrees, depending on the type of vehicle being driven in the game! What's more, the wheel is interchangeable with other Thrustmaster wheels (the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-on*, Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-on* and T500 RS GT Wheel*). The T300 RS's pedal set features metal pedals with a long range of travel, which are fully adjustable in both height and spacing - with 6 different possible positions per pedal. The brake pedal even features progressive resistance. FEEL THE ROAD AS YOU NEVER HAVE!
The T300 RS is also compatible with the Base Fixed Paddle Shifters kit* (allowing users to install stationary paddle shifters on the wheel's base), Thrustmaster's 3-pedal pedal sets (T3PA* and T500 RS*), and the TH8A* and TH8RS* shifters.
Establishing the new reference in racing wheel simulation Gear!
-- The T300 RS will be available in North America from September, 2014, at
a suggested retail price of $399.99
*Not included
Thrustmaster
Guillemot Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diversified range of products under the Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in this market since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently present in 11 countries including France, Germany, the UK, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, Romania and Italy, and distributes its products in more than 60 countries worldwide. The Group's mission is to offer high-performance, ergonomic products which maximize the enjoyment of digital interactive entertainment end users. http://www.guillemot.com
"PlayStation" and "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS4" and "PS3" are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
New Vending Machine Company Making Life Easier For Travelers
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A new company is taking advantage of the vending machine craze. PWRStop is a one-stop shop for people on the go who need quick access to portable electronic accessories such as cell phone chargers and much more. The company, that opened today, will sell portable electronic device accessories in vending machines centrally located in heavy travel areas.
These machines will eventually make their way into airports, car rental companies and hotels across the United States, but for now the new product roll-out will focus on the east coast, with 19 locations from New York to Florida. PWRStop's mission is to bring affordable portable electronic device accessories to the places travelers need them most.
"Our goal in opening PWRStop is to keeping you powered up and connected to what's important in your life while traveling," stated Dave Balot, co-founder of PWRStop. "Having a competitive price point and convenience at your fingertips is important to me, as a busy father, who is always on the go. We wanted to address the need for portable electric accessories which is how PWRStop came to be."
PWRStop machines stock charges, speakers, ear buds and much more for any Apple or Android device. For more information or to find a PWRStop near you visit, PWRStop.com today.
About PWRStop:
PWRStop is a portable electronic device accessory vending machine company, whose mission is to assist the busy traveler in finding affordable and convenient electronic accessories. PWRStop offers a wide range of products to make it easy to find what you need when and where you need it.
About Dave Balot:
Balot holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from East Carolina University. Dave is the co-founder of PWRStop and ABC Family, LLC, an investment property management company. He currently resides in Sarasota, FL with his wife and their 4 beautiful children.
Raynet Releases the New 1.2 Version for its Raypack Packaging Solution
PADERBORN, Germany, September 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Raynet GmbH, Europe's leading provider of software packaging and life cycle management
application products, releases the new 1.2. Version of its Raypack packaging solution
according to schedule.
Following the wave of requests and ideas that Raynet implemented with version 1.1.,
customers and interested parties are very excited about the new release.
Here are the most important new features of RayPack 1.2 at a glance:
Support of SWV (Symantec Workspace Virtualization)
While RayPack was already able to export virtual packets with AppV 5.0, RayPack 1.2
now introduces support for SWV packets: thanks to the Symantec SWV-Export feature, which
is particularly attractive for anybody who is already operating the WISE Package Studio.
Former WISE clients will find it easier to migrate to the new packaging world using this
approach. Since Symantec discontinued the support of WISE three years ago, the switchover
should not pose any problems whatsoever.
Introduction of MSI Upgrades and Synchronization
RayPack 1.2 supports MSI upgrades and offers a simple solution for defining and
managing these upgrades. This feature makes it possible to synchronize several repackaged
MSI packages. This results in significantly less work and therefore shorter throughput
times - for example, when the actual upgrade is performed on destination devices.
Customized ICE Validation
When users install RayPack 1.2, they also receive advanced support for ICE validation.
Customized ICE validation also provides optimum support when it comes to generating
software packages that meet the maximum, highly customized quality requirements. The
regulations that were used for testing can be reduced according to the profile or
customized using the specially compiled rules. This makes it easier to specially align
packager test routines with the packaging guidelines that apply to a particular project
environment.
"With our new release," says Aydin, "we have once again significantly increased the
already exceptional performance levels offered by RayPack and in doing so, have addressed
the suggestions and requests made by our customers. The new release places us way above
the performance spectrum of the former Altiris WISE, or the current AdminStudio."
The scope of services includes free online training for all first-time users so that
no additional costs arise from the introduction to RayPack. What's more, there are also
significant discounts available for all newcomers who sign up before November, and users
switching from another provider are offered a migration workshop free of charge.
Raynet GmbH is a leading and innovative service and solution provider in information
technology and specialized in the architecture, implementation and operation of all tasks
within "Application Lifecycle Management". Raynet's Headquarters is in Germany and
presently has more locations in Germany, USA, Poland, UK and Belgium.
For over 15 years, Raynet has supported hundreds of customers and partners with its
products and solutions for enterprise application management projects worldwide. These
include license management, software packaging, software deployment, migrations, client
engineering and much more. Additionally, Raynet maintains and cultivates strong
partnerships with leading companies in Application Lifecycle Management.
Raynet products and solutions are unique in design and functionality. Their
development is highly driven by our customers and partners who play a big role in the
development of our products and are a key reason why our products are always cutting edge.
Whether you want to introduce a new deployment tool or to start a SAM project, whether you
want to plan a packaging factory or do a migration - Raynet is the choice for
best-of-breed-practices in services, products, and solutions for Application Lifecycle
Management.
Ricoh unveils MIS and archiving enhancements to award-winning Critical Communications solution suite
RICOH ProcessDirector and RICOH ProcessDirector Express now integrate with Avanti Slingshot Connect and deliver archival capabilities seamlessly within workflow
MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced new enhancements to RICOH ProcessDirector and RICOH ProcessDirector Express, the workflow backbones of its award-winning Critical Communications solution suite. These vendor-neutral, flexible solutions now have capabilities to archive print jobs and send production updates directly to print MIS systems via the Avanti Slingshot Connect feature. With these additions, users can now work more intelligently with more control over and access to the information contained in their print jobs.
RICOH ProcessDirector and RICOH ProcessDirector Express now offer capabilities to archive print jobs as a step in their workflow. This seamless archive solutions integration ultimately increases efficiency, makes completed job information more accessible and frees up time normally spent on file management. Users can quickly and easily search for a document or job using the indexed properties. After retrieving a job, they can view it, reprint it or take other actions. These steps enable operators to use their time more efficiently as they're now managing fewer files in their production system on a daily basis.
Users can now also send production updates to their MIS system using RICOH Process Director and ProcessDirector Express, unifying and simplifying how they track jobs. The Avanti Slingshot Connect feature enables printers' MIS systems to send jobs and JDF information directly to the workflow for production management. This intuitive integration enables the Ricoh software to provide job status updates related to specific workflow steps, time duration and pages printed to Avanti. By melding these systems, customers can use Avanti to manage the business-level processes, such as inventory management, cost accounting and advanced scheduling, and they can leverage the power of ProcessDirector to manage the production of their critical communications output.
"Print service providers, in-plants and others are looking to keep costs down and grow revenue by taking advantage of new demands from their customers. These demands often require a level of compliance and integrity that illuminates the need for more efficient, error-free workflow processes," said John Fulena, Director, Professional Services and Solutions Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "These new additions to the Critical Communications solution suite are the latest step in our mission to provide customers with flexible tools to improve their workflow and gain peace of mind in the process. It also demonstrates how customers are benefiting from our strategic investments in companies like Avanti Computer Systems, as we integrate features of their leading MIS solution further and deeper into our solutions to enhance ease of use and drive down production costs."
Benefits and features of the Critical Communications solution suite include:
-- Improve throughput and increase device utilization by enhancing output
management
-- 100% output integrity and reporting requirements can be achieved with
tracking and compliance tools
-- Help eliminate human errors, automate manual tasks and reduce labor
costs through automated workflows
-- Postal Optimization This 2014 Must See 'Ems award-winning feature
streamlines mail handling and qualifies it for postal discounts
At GRAPH EXPO 14, Ricoh will showcase its entire Critical Communications solution suite, components of which were the winner of the 2013 MUST SEE 'EMS Best in Category award and the 2014 MUST SEE 'EMS award in the software category. Visitors to booth #1931 will be able to see Avanti integrated with RICOH ProcessDirector, and also experience the Critical Communications solution suite in a real life environment producing personalized documents and collateral with integrity and efficiency.
To learn more about how the Critical Communications solution suite can help make your business more efficient and give you peace of mind by accurately producing customized and regulated documents, watch this video series.
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,236 billion yen (approx. 21.7 billion USD).
The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
We-Vibe Launches New App-Enabled We-Vibe 4 Plus Vibrator
A Colorful Approach to Connecting Couples Across the Globe
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Step over sexting, fall back phone sex--maintaining "the spark" just got a whole lot more explosive. Today We-Vibe(®), creator of the world's number one selling pleasure product for couples, is launching the We-Vibe 4 Plus, an app-compatible vibrator that allows couples to keep their flame ignited--together or apart.
The free app, We-Connect(TM), cranks things up a notch by providing couples the opportunity to control their partners' vibration across the room or from anywhere in the world. We-Connect features advanced smartphone control of the couples vibrator, including independent motor control, five bonus modes and the ability to create unlimited customized vibration playlists. It is available on Google Play(TM) and in the App Store(TM).
"We-Vibe was created to connect couples and build intimacy," said Tristan Weedmark, Global Passion Ambassador at We-Vibe, "and the new We-Vibe 4 Plus adds another layer of connection and frisky fun because couples are able to customize their experience and take their sex lives to the next level. The We-Connect app brings couples closer together, even if they are continents apart."
As part of the launch of the new We-Vibe 4 Plus, We-Vibe partnered with Love is Art, to create one-of-a-kind abstract art during intimacy. Couples from across the globe were selected to help demonstrate how when they used the new We-Vibe 4 Plus their sexual experiences were enhanced and made more fun and playful. Each couple was asked to have sex without and with the We-Vibe to showcase how adding the toy made their artwork even more vivacious and vibrant.
"These works of art are very personal, but at the same time completely abstract," says abstract artist and Love is Art creator Jeremy Brown. "You can see the added expression in the pieces where the We-Vibe was used, indicating an additional layer of cohesiveness."
Couples were enthusiastic about using the We-Vibe 4 Plus. One couple who described their sex life as already loud and adventurous stated, "We're going to keep using the We-Vibe 4 Plus, and we'll definitely use it when we're away from each other."
The We-Vibe 4 Plus played a significant role when it came to creating inspired artwork as well. "With the first kit, the end product was mostly just the result of us having sex on the canvas, covered in paint," said one of the participating couples. "We had much more fun with the second kit, because we used the spectacular sex with the We-Vibe 4 Plus as inspiration. We were so inspired that we spent more time on the art than we actually did having sex."
To learn more about this project and to see a complete compilation of artwork from couples across the globe head to The Nightstand or view the digital booklet here.
The We-Vibe 4 Plus is available at We-Vibe.com and at major retailers around the world.
About We-Vibe 4 Plus
Couples use We-Vibe 4 Plus together during sex for extra stimulation to her clitoris and G-spot and together both partners share the vibe. We-Vibe 4 Plus features a compact, body-hugging form and silky-soft, medical grade silicone. It is 100% waterproof, rechargeable and available in pink, purple and slate. The product comes with a wireless remote control and a discreet case for charging, storage and travel. We-Vibe 4 Plus MSRP is $179 USD / $189 CAD / 158EUR / £128 / $210 AUD.
About Love is Art
LOVE IS ART kit includes everything a couple needs to craft a one-of-a-kind abstract painting while being intimate with one another. What is left is a unique painting that represents that special moment. It can then be stretched, framed and hung on the wall - a lasting reminder of the love and passion that was shared. The kit also provides a unique bonding experience for the couples involved, as they work together as a team to craft their own unique masterpiece.
About We-Vibe
We-Vibe is a world leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality, body-safe, eco-friendly intimate products. The original and signature couples' product, We-Vibe, quickly became the fastest-selling sexual wellness product of its type in history. We-Vibe also offers a line of solo-use products including Touch by We-Vibe(TM) and Tango by We-Vibe(TM). We-Vibe products are available in thousands of retail locations in over 50 countries. We-Vibe is from Standard Innovation(®), a Canadian company dedicated to shaping the future of sexual health and wellness.
New Security Site Means Business with Lenovo ThinkPad Enclosure and Locking Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas, September 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
We have been busy preparing for this launch over the last couple of months and are
excited to unveil LenovoLock.com [http://bit.ly/XvFRoi ]. The new website features a
portfolio of locks, enclosures, and stands for the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablets.
Maclocks has decided to simplify your shopping experience and create a one stop shop
to find all the Lenovo enclosure and display options. Similar to SurfaceEnclosures.com,
KindleLock.com and all other micro-sites that fall under Compulocks Brands Inc.,
LenovoLock.com is very user friendly and easy to navigate. It is also the first website
that is dedicated entirely to the Lenovo enclosure [http://bit.ly/1BJ8j5g ], as well as
locks, stands, and carts for laptops and tablets.
The Lenovo ThinkPad is a device that completely replaces the laptop, and possibly even
the desktop. It is one of the most versatile tablets yet, and it has gotten business users
very excited while living up to its reputation as being "the first choice for better
business". It is extremely thin, surprisingly light and completely durable, so those who
travel for work now have the perfect companion.
For trade shows and exhibits, the Lenovo Tablet Security Stand [http://bit.ly/1r3ZNuw
] is a great option because it is easily transportable and lightweight as opposed to the
bulkier outdated versions. It is also preferred in the retail industry, because there is
the option of using it as a secure display stand on the cashier desk to advertise upcoming
campaigns, or for employees to carry it around the store to promote in-store giveaways.
For any corporate or healthcare setting, the Lenovo ThinkPad Enclosure
[http://bit.ly/1tYGyEM ] Wall Mount is the perfect kiosk solution because it can
accommodate a cable lock or be mounted flush on the wall. Business landscapes can use the
wall mount enclosure throughout their offices as updated directory posts, for digital
signage or as modernized employee time clocks.
Both solutions are made of high grade aluminum for secure protection against theft,
are completely tamper-resistant, and are designed not to detract from the modern look of
the ThinkPad. However you choose to implement the Lenovo ThinkPad into your life, be safe
with a security solution from LenovoLock.com.
All Lenovo solutions are available for pre-order at LenovoLock.com. For information on
the existing line of Compulocks and Maclocks Hardware Security Solutions, please visit http://www.maclocks.com.
Contact Person -
Meira B. Levison
Online Marketing and PR Manager
+1-512-333-2006
meira@compulocks.com
Good Technology Delivers Broadest Ecosystem of iOS 8-Ready Apps
Ensuring immediate support for business critical workflows is uninterrupted
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Technology(TM), the leader in secure mobility, today announced the availability of a broad set of iOS 8-ready ISV apps, further extending the new features and functionality offered by iOS 8, designed to transform mobile businesses. The company also announced its entire suite of applications is also iOS 8 ready.
According to Good's latest Mobility Index Report, iOS enterprise app activations were 88 percent of total app activations for the quarter, with document editing, secure instant messaging and business intelligence topping the list and enabling productivity workflows.
Good remains the only secure mobility provider to enable secure app-to-app data transfer, creating the opportunity for enterprises to build entire workflows, weaving together multiple applications to complete multiple tasks.
"Almost 50 percent of our customers are made up of FORTUNE 100 companies, and it's these enterprises who are deploying business-critical mobile workflows," said Christy Wyatt, chairman and chief executive officer at Good Technology. "Supporting iOS 8 on day one means that our customers can continue to realize the benefits of mobilizing their business without interruption."
Through collaboration with its ecosystem of ISV partners, Good continues to make sure enterprise mobile applications take advantage of the new features and functionality offered by iOS 8.
"Hundreds of firms--from Fortune 500 companies to large government agencies--rely on iAnnotate for Good to securely read, mark up, and share sensitive documents on the go. We're excited to help these businesses compete more broadly by providing a bigger, better, and bolder PDF experience empowered by iOS 8," says Ravi Bhatt, CEO of Branchfire.
"As the desire to possess the latest in technology deepens, so do the expectations of the consumers of these technologies," says Jared Hansen, CEO of Breezy. "As a means to drive business, users are printing collateral, quotes, statements of work, NDAs, legal briefs, contracts, and other business documents while on the go - and we're thrilled to meet these secure printing needs of today's BYOD-driven businesses as we partner with Good Technology in our combined support for these and other iOS 8 enabled mobile workflows."
Good's ISV partners enable a range of applications, including office productivity, document editing, instant messaging, e-printing, file sync, social business, as well as critical back office apps, such as customer relationship management (CRM) and business intelligence (BI) to name a few. The ISV partners ready to support iOS 8 at release include:
Acronis (formerly GroupLogic):Acronis Access for Good (formerly mobilEcho for Good) enables enterprise IT to provide their mobile users with the ability to access, sync and share corporate content - from enterprise file servers, NAS and SharePoint(®) - while maintaining control over security and compliance. Acronis Access boosts user productivity with its built-in editing for Office documents and PDF annotation and empowers IT to control their mobile world, accelerate competitive advantage and enable BYOD.
AirPatrol: AirPatrol's ZoneDefense for Good is a mobile device security platform for wireless and cellular networks that can detect, monitor and manage the behavior of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other mobile devices based on their location. With ZoneDefense, the appropriate active mobile device policy will be activated as the device enters a new zone.
Artifex:Smart Office for Good makes it simple and easy to securely create, edit, print and share Microsoft(®) Office and other documents across workflows while on the move. This is accomplished through a unique contextual interface, drag-and-drop editing and secure email exchange through Good for Enterprise.
Biometric Associates:baiMobile Credential Service for Good implements the S/MIME related API set from the Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform. Any other app utilizing the same Good Dynamics Platform API can use the Credential Service for Good app to retrieve and interact with certificates from a credential (typically located on a smart card).
Branchfire:iAnnotate for Good empowers users to securely read, mark up and share PDF files within everyday enterprise workflows.
Breezy:Breezy for Good gives users four easy ways to print and fax securely, directly from their mobile device: 1) Print to company printers, 2) Search for public printers with the Breezy Partner Network, 3) Print to a personal printer via the Breezy Home Connector, or 4) Send to any fax machine by entering the destination fax number.
Byte Squared: ShareFile QuickEdit for Good is a productivity app, allowing users to create and edit Microsoft(®) Office documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
ClearBlade: ClearConcert(TM) for Good is the first and only mobile app designed for Rational Team Concert, powered by ClearBlade's enterprise integration platform. Users can access their RTC environment to check and update their work items from anywhere on their favorite mobile device.
DocWolves: OurMeeting for Good is an application to support paperless meetings for organizations where formal meetings are part of the decision making process. It provides the required set of tools to manage the entire meeting life cycle, bringing mobility into the picture and increased productivity.
Good.iWare:GoodReader for Good enables mobile users to securely annotate and mark up PDFs as part of their daily mobile workflows, including adding handwritten notes, sticky notes, lines, arrows and freehand drawings before it is securely saved or shared with other Good-secured apps. The latest update also adds the ability to freely edit PDFs on a page level - add, remove, rotate and extract pages, split and merge PDF files.
InfraWare: Polaris Office for Good is a Mobile Office Application with the highest Microsoft(®) Office & Adobe(®) PDF compatibility supporting both iOS and Android.
Intapp (formerly APS): DTE Axiom for Good boosts productivity and profitability by providing professional service organizations with the ability to securely enter and edit critical time information from any location. Complete with intuitive fields, users input fully-validated data in the same way they easily create entries within their DTE Axiom desktop application, seamlessly moving between desktop and mobile.
InterPro:EZMaxMobile for Good provides devices with the ability to interact with IBM(®)'s Maximo(®) application system in both real-time (connected) as well as offline (disconnected) modes.
ISEC7 Group:Mobility for SAP for Good provides secure mobile access to SAP(®) CRM and SAP(®) ERP systems to accelerate and optimize workflows for sales teams, service technicians and management teams. From initial engagement to approval, the app takes advantage of a number of mobile technologies, including integration of GPS maps, camera and barcode to help users complete their daily tasks.
Jive Software: Give employees the power of advanced social collaboration wherever they go. The Jive Mobile Module allows customers to deploy Jive Mobile by using app wrapping in the Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform.
MindLink Software: MindLink for Good is a unique Presence, Instant Messaging and Persistent Group Chat app built exclusively for users of Microsoft Lync(®). The MindLink collaboration platform is highly secure, fully compliant and integrated to allow users to disseminate critical business information and data real-time across the business, even whilst on-the-go.
Mobility Lab:MobileSputnik for Good is a solution for file sync, access, manage and share from iPad in a secure and manageable manner including multi-panel and multi-screen interface to work with a number of documents simultaneously.
MSI Communications:iBabs for Good makes organizing meetings simpler, more substantive and environmentally friendly by providing the ability to securely create, annotate and manage actions/decisions in meetings.
Omnitoons: OmniBoard for Good enables organizing a meeting within clicks with secured distribution of sensitive and confidential documentation to authorized users. Meetings are more effectively structured with documentation neatly sorted and presented elegantly on iPads.
Omnitoons:OmniDocs for Good transforms mobile devices into a high-performing sales tool, enabling field organizations to manage, personalize and nurture customer relationships and exceed sales targets.
Qumu:Qumu for Good and Qumu HD for Good provide an enterprise-class, end-to-end Video Content Management and Delivery Platform companies use to easily capture, manage and deliver video assets throughout the organization to engage and empower employees, partners and customers.
Roambi: Roambi Analytics for Good allows users to take data from anywhere and transform it into a simple, engaging and intuitive experience that helps you understand your numbers on a mobile device.
Roambi: Roambi Flow for Good securely displays Roambi Analytics, embedded videos, images, text and PDF imports, with the option to embed into other Good-secured apps. Roambi Flow for Good Technology is a leading mobile reporting and analytics app which interoperates with the Good Dynamics Secure Mobility Platform and combines multi-touch navigation with rich media from Roambi Analytics, YouTube, Vimeo, embedded videos, images and text, to help tell the story behind the numbers.
SalesPage:SalesPage Mobile for Good provides users with secure access to firm, office and rep profiles, activities, sales reports, market share data, and much more to deliver fully integrated data management, reporting and CRM capabilities.
Seismic:Seismic DocCenter for Good automates the creation of sales materials such as presentations, reports and contracts by connecting enterprise data sources, such as CRM and Excel, to documents. This ensures that each time a document is opened it is always up-to-date with the latest information housed within the company, providing a "single source of truth" in the field.
Shafer Systems:Notate for Good is a productivity tool that enables people to organize their work and improve their efficiency. Notes containing text, photos, web clippings, audio memos and handwriting can be accessed on any device no matter where you are, securely through the Good platform.
Sitrion (formerly NewsGator):Social Sites for Good provides secure, direct access to your enterprise social environment built off of SharePoint. The app enables you to view and respond on relevant updates from your colleagues and communities, plus route your questions to the proper resources and post photos and video.
Splashtop:Splashtop for Good is used by mobile professionals to securely access business critical applications and files on their corporate desktops or servers from anywhere, and IT Technicians can remotely support all of their clients computers.
Webalo:Webalo for Good is a high-productivity mobile app development tool that combines rapid access to back-end systems with the automatic generation of mobile applications for corporations to deliver more apps, more quickly, at a dramatically lower cost while ensuring the highest degrees of enterprise security and governance.
Wheelhouse Analytics:Admiral for Good provides structure, context and integrated tools to uniquely support the entire sales lifecycle used to manage contacts, meetings and material across stakeholders.
Wheelhouse Analytics:Meeting Builder for Good is an innovative solution that combines mobile and cloud-based applications for managing marketing material and building powerful presentations, using virtually any file format, including Excel, video, PDF and more.
About Good Technology?
Good Technology is the leader in secure mobility solutions, providing the leading secure mobility solution for enterprises and governments worldwide, across all stages of the mobility lifecycle. Good's comprehensive, end-to-end secure mobility solutions portfolio consists of a suite of collaboration applications, a secure mobility platform, mobile device management, unified monitoring, management and analytics, and a third-party application and partner ecosystem. More than 5,000 organizations in over 180 countries use Good Technology solutions, including FORTUNE 100(TM) leaders in commercial banking, insurance, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. Learn more at http://www.good.com.
Statements concerning future prospects, business outlook, and product availability and plans are forward looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks. This information is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. It is not a commitment, promise or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality and the development, release and timing of any features or functionality described for our products remains at Good's sole discretion.
Handheld's NAUTIZ X4 Rugged Computer for the Mobile Worker Now Also with Android
LIDKÃPING, Sweden, September 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Handheld Group [http://www.handheldgroup.com ], a leading manufacturer of rugged
mobile computers and smartphones, today announced an upgrade of the Nautiz X4
[http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/nautiz-x4.asp ] rugged handheld, which was
launched earlier this year. The Nautiz X4, a multipurpose compact handheld computer built
for the mobile worker, now also runs Android 4.2 which gives customers a wider choice of
operating systems.
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The Nautiz X4 is optimized for efficient field data collection. It has been designed
and developed specifically for mobile workers in tough environments in industries such as
warehousing, logistics, transportation, utilities, field service, security and public
safety.
Measuring only 156 x 74 x 25.5 millimeters (6.1 x 2.9 x 1.0 inches) and weighing a
mere 330 grams (11.6 ounces), the Nautiz X4 features a high-brightness, sunlight-readable
resistive touchscreen for reliable computing in challenging worksite environments, and
comes complete with either a high-performance 1D laser scanner or a 2D imager for
super-fast and accurate scanning and barcoding tasks. The device also features a 5MP
camera with auto focus and LED Flash.
"The Nautiz X4 has become the obvious choice for mobile workers in a wide range of
industries thanks to its ultimate mobility with true field functionality in a handy
package and at a very attractive price," said Johan Hed, Product Manager Handheld Group.
"To offer our customers a wider choice, we now introduce the option to get a Nautiz X4
with either Android 4.2 or Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5."
The Nautiz X4 rugged handheld computer has an integrated u-blox GPS receiver for
professional-grade navigation functionality and it offers multiple connectivity options,
such as high-powered 3G and excellent Wi-Fi capability. It has a high-speed 1 GHz
processor, 512 MB of RAM and 1 GB of flash memory, and it runs Android 4.2 or Windows
Embedded Handheld 6.5.
Orders for the Nautiz X4 rugged handheld with Android can be placed immediately.
The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones.
Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in
industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities,
construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group of Sweden has
local offices in Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland,
Australia and the USA. For more information, please see http://www.handheldgroup.com
SM2704 Enables the Highest Performance and Cost Effective UHS-II SDHC/SDXC Designs
MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today introduced the SM2704, the world's fastest single-channel UHS-II SD card controller solution. The SM2704 supports the highest-level SD card standards: UHS-II bus interface & UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) featuring a maximum data read speed of up to 280MB/s along with a maximum data write speed of up to 260MB/s. By supporting the new U3 Speed Class, the SM2704 delivers ample performance to handle the needs of professional photography, high-definition video recording and compressed 4K video capture and playback.
"Silicon Motion is the number one merchant supplier of UHS-I/II card controllers, which are the majority of our overall SD card controller sales. The SM2704 extends the company's leadership with the highest performance UHS-II controller while utilizing a cost-effective, single-channel design," said Wallace Kou, President and CEO of Silicon Motion. "We are pleased to partner with Micron in enabling the world's fastest UHS-II SD cards in the market today."
"UHS-II technology raises the performance levels for professional photographers, videographers and enthusiasts," said Wes Brewer, Vice President of Micron Consumer Products Group. "The SM2704, with Micron's proprietary high-performance NAND flash and card reader combination, enables us to deliver the highest performance solutions at an affordable price in our new UHS-II Professional SDHC and SDXC cards."
Silicon Motion's SM2704 is a complete hardware/firmware solution that supports all types of NAND Flash, including 1x/1y/1z nm SLC and MLC NAND. This product is first available today in the Lexar PRO 2000x as well as the PRO 1000x SDHC/SDXC cards. The product is being showcased in the SD Association booth number C043, hall 2.1 at the Photokina show, September 16-21 in Cologne, Germany.
We are a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets high performance, low-power semiconductor solutions to OEMs and other customers in the mobile storage and mobile communications markets. For the mobile storage market, our key products are microcontrollers used in solid state storage devices such as SSDs, eMMCs and other embedded flash applications, as well as removable storage products. For the mobile communications market, our key products are LTE transceivers and mobile TV IC solutions. Our products are widely used in smartphones, tablets, and industrial and commercial applications. For further information on Silicon Motion, visit http://www.siliconmotion.com.
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Raynet Releases the New 1.2 Version for its Raypack Packaging Solution
PADERBORN, Germany, September 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Raynet GmbH, Europe's leading provider of software packaging and life cycle management
application products, releases the new 1.2. Version of its Raypack packaging solution
according to schedule.
Following the wave of requests and ideas that Raynet implemented with version 1.1.,
customers and interested parties are very excited about the new release.
Here are the most important new features of RayPack 1.2 at a glance:
Support of SWV (Symantec Workspace Virtualization)
While RayPack was already able to export virtual packets with AppV 5.0, RayPack 1.2
now introduces support for SWV packets: thanks to the Symantec SWV-Export feature, which
is particularly attractive for anybody who is already operating the WISE Package Studio.
Former WISE clients will find it easier to migrate to the new packaging world using this
approach. Since Symantec discontinued the support of WISE three years ago, the switchover
should not pose any problems whatsoever.
Introduction of MSI Upgrades and Synchronization
RayPack 1.2 supports MSI upgrades and offers a simple solution for defining and
managing these upgrades. This feature makes it possible to synchronize several repackaged
MSI packages. This results in significantly less work and therefore shorter throughput
times - for example, when the actual upgrade is performed on destination devices.
Customized ICE Validation
When users install RayPack 1.2, they also receive advanced support for ICE validation.
Customized ICE validation also provides optimum support when it comes to generating
software packages that meet the maximum, highly customized quality requirements. The
regulations that were used for testing can be reduced according to the profile or
customized using the specially compiled rules. This makes it easier to specially align
packager test routines with the packaging guidelines that apply to a particular project
environment.
"With our new release," says Aydin, "we have once again significantly increased the
already exceptional performance levels offered by RayPack and in doing so, have addressed
the suggestions and requests made by our customers. The new release places us way above
the performance spectrum of the former Altiris WISE, or the current AdminStudio."
The scope of services includes free online training for all first-time users so that
no additional costs arise from the introduction to RayPack. What's more, there are also
significant discounts available for all newcomers who sign up before November, and users
switching from another provider are offered a migration workshop free of charge.
Raynet GmbH is a leading and innovative service and solution provider in information
technology and specialized in the architecture, implementation and operation of all tasks
within "Application Lifecycle Management". Raynet's Headquarters is in Germany and
presently has more locations in Germany, USA, Poland, UK and Belgium.
For over 15 years, Raynet has supported hundreds of customers and partners with its
products and solutions for enterprise application management projects worldwide. These
include license management, software packaging, software deployment, migrations, client
engineering and much more. Additionally, Raynet maintains and cultivates strong
partnerships with leading companies in Application Lifecycle Management.
Raynet products and solutions are unique in design and functionality. Their
development is highly driven by our customers and partners who play a big role in the
development of our products and are a key reason why our products are always cutting edge.
Whether you want to introduce a new deployment tool or to start a SAM project, whether you
want to plan a packaging factory or do a migration - Raynet is the choice for
best-of-breed-practices in services, products, and solutions for Application Lifecycle
Management.
Epson Drives Intuitive Mobile Printing Experience for Home and Business Users with Mopria-Certified All-in-One Printers
Epson Connect Solutions Finder Available to Simplify Mobile Printing Options
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to creating a better, easier and more accessible mobile printing experience, Epson America today announced its first Mopria-certified printers for home and business - the Epson(®) Expression(®) Photo XP-860, Epson(®) Expression(®) Premium XP-820, XP-620, XP-520, and Epson WorkForce(®) WF-2660, WF-2650 and WF-2630.
The need for mobile printing is increasing in tandem with the growing ownership of smartphones and tablets, that is expected to reach 5.1 billion worldwide by 2018(1). Epson's mobile print efforts are designed to embrace both the rapidly evolving demands of mobile customers and the diversity of multiple operating systems. One key initiative is Epson's commitment to the Mopria Alliance's mission for intuitive mobile printing and advancing mobile print standards that allow business and home users to print regardless of brand, device or operating system.
Mopria-certified Epson all-in-one printers work with the Mopria Print Service and the built-in Printing Framework in Android v4.4 or later (KitKat). After ensuring the printer has the latest firmware, Android 4.4 users can print from Google apps such as Chrome, Gmail, Drive and QuickOffice, as well as the Adobe Reader and Kingsoft WPS Office App. With Android projected to account for 74 percent of global smartphones and tablets sold in 2014(1), Epson is actively enabling intuitive printing for an unprecedented number of new Android users.
"With 9 out of 10 U.S. smartphone users 16 years or older(2) and two of five employees using smartphones on the job(3), the need for intuitive mobile printing options and support is apparent," said Patrick Chen, product manager of mobile connectivity, Epson America, Inc. "Epson is proud to actively support an industry-wide movement to streamline mobile printing ease-of-use and accessibility."
In addition to Epson's support of the Mopria Alliance and its goal to streamline mobile printing, Epson also offers the Epson Connect Solutions Finder to help mobile users make sense of the numerous mobile printing solutions and apps currently available. Using this online tool, users can easily choose a mobile device and compare which printing options are best-suited to meet their specific mobile printing needs.
More about Epson Mobile Printing Solutions
The Epson Connect(TM) suite of free mobile printing solutions enables users to print documents, photos, emails and web pages from anywhere in the world using an Epson Connect-enabled printer and a tablet, smartphone, or computer(4). To learn more about Epson's impact on mobile productivity and convenience, visit the Connect Blog on the Epson Community.
About Mopria Alliance
The Mopria Alliance is a non-profit membership organization of leading global technology companies with the mission of providing intuitively simple printing from smartphones, tablets and other devices. By bringing together the mobile, software and print industries, the Mopria Alliance selects and promotes technology standards that will drive ease-of-use (interoperability) between different devices and operating systems. This will enable users (at home or at work) to easily connect and print from their mobile device to a printer, regardless of brand. As an additional convenience, app downloads and setups for new mobile devices or printers will become unnecessary. The Mopria Alliance pursues these goals by driving the adoption of selected technologies and by operating a program to test and certify printer compatibility with Mopria-enabled mobile devices.
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as diverse as the office, home, commerce, and industry. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving and high-precision technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2014 Epson America, Inc.
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4 Most features require an Internet connection to the
printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled
device. See http://www.epson.com/connect for a list of Epson
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apps.
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Handheld's NAUTIZ X4 Rugged Computer for the Mobile Worker Now Also with Android
LIDKOPING, Sweden, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Handheld Group <http://www.handheldgroup.com/>, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, today announced  an upgrade of the Nautiz X4 <http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/nautiz-x4.asp> rugged handheld, which was launched earlier this year. The Nautiz X4, a multipurpose compact handheld computer built for the mobile worker, now also runs Android 4.2 which gives customers a wider choice of operating systems.
The Nautiz X4 is optimized for efficient field data collection. It has been designed and developed specifically for mobile workers in tough environments in industries such as warehousing, logistics, transportation, utilities, field service, security and public safety.
Measuring only 156 x 74 x 25.5 millimeters (6.1 x 2.9 x 1.0 inches) and weighing a mere 330 grams (11.6 ounces), the Nautiz X4 features a high-brightness, sunlight-readable resistive touchscreen for reliable computing in challenging worksite environments, and comes complete with either a high-performance 1D laser scanner or a 2D imager for super-fast and accurate scanning and barcoding tasks. The device also features a 5MP camera with auto focus and LED Flash.
"The Nautiz X4 has become the obvious choice for mobile workers in a wide range of industries thanks to its ultimate mobility with true field functionality in a handy package and at a very attractive price," saidJohan Hed, Product Manager Handheld Group. "To offer our customers a wider choice, we now introduce the option to get a Nautiz X4 with either Android 4.2 or Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5."
The Nautiz X4 rugged handheld computer has an integrated u-blox GPS receiver for professional-grade navigation functionality and it offers multiple connectivity options, such as high-powered 3G and excellent Wi-Fi capability. It has a high-speed 1 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and 1 GB of flash memory, and it runs Android 4.2 or Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.
Orders for the Nautiz X4 rugged handheld with Android can be placed immediately.
The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group ofSweden has local offices in Finland, the U.K.,the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA. For more information, please seehttp://www.handheldgroup.com <http://www.handheldgroup.com/> Â
iMobie Introduces AnyTrans 4, Giving the Most Complete iOS 8 Content Management Solution
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- iMobie Inc. (http://www.imobie.com/), an innovative software company, today announced AnyTrans 4 to give best support on iOS 8. It introduces a set of breakthrough features that are tailored for managing music, photos, messages, notes, and all iOS 8 content. Meanwhile, the Apple devices' content syncing performance has been boosted up - about 3 times faster than regular iTunes syncs.
"Inspired by iOS 8, AnyTrans gives users the most powerful, easy-to-use and complete content management solution for their Apple devices," said Frank Kong, the founder and CEO at iMobie Inc. "Similar with PhoneClean and PhoneRescue, AnyTrans is just another must-have iMobie essentials for every iOS 8 user."
Check All Features Designed for iOS 8:
Manage iOS 8 media content completely - AnyTrans can transfer and backup every piece of iOS 8 media content, from a whole library of music to any photo, no matter if it's in Camera Roll, Photo Stream or even the newly introduced Photo Share.
Export iPhone personal info for better use - As soon as iOS 8 brings up the audio / video iMessage, AnyTrans simultaneously supports this feature, which is the first in the market. It can also export other iOS personal info like SMS, iMessages, notes, calendar events, reminders, Safari history, bookmarks, etc.
Uniquely integrates with iCloud - also supports the latest iCloud for the iOS 8, AnyTrans sets another precedent that allows users, especially users with Windows OS PCs, to enjoy the benefits brought by iCloud, a feature exclusively available on Macs.
iMobie Inc. was established at the end of 2011, and located in Tianfu Software Park (China), a place gathered great many talented software engineers. The brand name iMobie is from I'M Optimistic, Brave, Independent & Efficient, which represents the main characters of their teammates.
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First Lifestyle App for Residential Real Estate Unveiled in San Diego
fypio - the Smart & Fun Way to Your Perfect Home - Allows Homebuyers to Curate, Connect and Share Dream Homes and Modernize the Buying Experience
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- What are your dream home "must haves?" A sleek modern kitchen? A sparkling pool where you can sip handcrafted cocktails poolside? Skipping distance to stellar schools? fypio, a new lifestyle app for residential real estate, is positioned to change the home buying experience in San Diego and help you find your dream home in just a few taps.
Envisioned by real estate entrepreneur and San Diego resident Michael Koh, fypio recognizes the tangible and emotional reasons you fall in love with your dream home to help you find the perfect place. Gone are the days that zip code, square footage and number of bedrooms and bathrooms solely dictate the home buying experience. fypio is about more than just real estate; it's about finding your perfect home and creating your best life.
"We are modernizing the current priorities in the home buying experience," says Michael Koh, fypio Founder and CEO. "We believe the person making the biggest purchase of their lifetime - the one that enjoys evening strolls through the neighborhood with their pups and likes to create farm-to-table dinners in their kitchen - should be able to utilize these lifestyle preferences to find their home online. Existing products don't recognize the homebuyer or what they want; they simply push information out. So we created fypio to make home buying a more creative and personal experience."
fypio offers first-of-its kind personalized space and lifestyle-based search options in a fun, easy to use and shareable package. fypio co-founder John Kvasnic, founder and CEO of one of Canada's largest and most awarded IT services companies, designed the user experience to enable people to individualize a new home search by setting preferences that go beyond the standard real estate listing.
"Lifestyle is really important to San Diegans," emphasizes Koh. "The beautiful beaches, diversity of locales and architectural styles available to buyers combined made 'America's Finest City' the natural first market for fypio."
Lifestyle search - what's it like to live right here?: fypio understands San Diego's diverse neighborhoods and helps you to understand what your life would be like in a new place. Use lifestyle search to explore homes with good school rankings, pet-friendly parks, low crime statistics, kid-friendly areas, walkability to shops and more. The app will help you to find your place by learning criteria that is important to you and applying it to current, regularly updated MLS listings.
Filter by room and style: Are exotic pools your thing? Chef's kitchens get your mouth watering? The proprietary fypit(TM) tool enables fypio to be the only app where you can search by room and style, from modern kitchens to traditional living rooms, fabulous fireplaces, breathtaking views and outdoor living spaces to name a few. And, once you start curating a photo collection that illustrates your personal style, fypio will be able to suggest homes that match your preferences.
Share and get feedback: Easily share your collections with those important to you and who matter most in the home buying process. Collections, design ideas and every swoon-worthy photo can be quickly and efficiently shared so you can get precious advice and honest opinions along the path to finding your dream home. Your feedback and comments will be all in one place: the fypio app newsfeed.
In addition to consumers, real estate agents will find fypio an exceptional marketing tool to discern client preferences, share possibilities and curate collections. fypio opens the door to client engagement in a beautiful way never made possible before.
"fypio is a game changer for real estate professionals who want to use technology and social media to set themselves apart from competitors," says Rebecca Austin of Alliance Group Real Estate Services, which has 21 agents throughout San Diego County. "fypio provides an elegant solution for efficient customer service and will help agents foster a more personal relationship with clients."
The free fypio app showcasing San Diego homes-for-sale is currently available to iOS users in the iTunes App Store. Android versions are in development. fypio plans to expand soon to Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside in California; Dallas, Texas, and Washington D.C.
About fypio
fypio is the smart and fun way to discover, collect and share your perfect home. The free app provides a personalized experience tailored to buyers' unique needs and tastes because it understands what is truly important in your life. Proven entrepreneurs Michael Koh and John Kvasnic founded the startup company in August 2013 with $1 million in seed money. For more information, visit http://www.fyp.io, download the app on the iTunes App Store and visit us on Twitter and Facebook.
Anritsu Introduces Synchronization Function to MP1800A BERT to Support Next-generation Technologies Operating up to 1 Tbit/s
-- New Capability Creates Test System to Evaluate Quad DP-16QAM, Dual DP-64QAM and Other Ultra-fast Technologies --
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Anritsu Company introduces a 32-channel synchronization function for its MP1800A BERT that creates a highly accurate integrated test set for the evaluation of high-speed transmission technologies utilizing phase amplitude modulation methods, such as Quad DP-16QAM and Dual DP-64QAM, used in core networks operating up to 1 Tbit/s. The new functionality of the MP1800A provides R&D engineering teams with an accurate test solution to quickly verify designs incorporating ultra-fast, next-generation communications technologies for cloud-computing and smartphone data applications.
Up to four MP1800A main frame units, each with an 8-channel 32.1 Gbit/s pulse pattern generator (PPG), can be linked with the 32-channel synchronization function. Because the MP1800A BERT features a built-in PPG module, it is easy to configure a test system with accurate skew control and high repeatability, two key requirements when evaluating high-speed communications technologies that operate at transmission speeds of 400 Gbit/s to 1 Tbit/s.
Skew in the built-in 32G PPG can be adjusted in 2-mUI steps over a range of +64,000 mUI (64 bits) at multi-channel synchronization. The PPG in the MP1800A BERT also incorporates a pattern synchronization function for controlling the pattern generation timing between multi-channel data signals. The result is a test system that can generate signals with a typical high-speed rise time of 12 ps to meet the signal quality required for evaluating phase amplitude transmission systems such as Quad DP-16QAM and Dual DP-64QAM.
Complementing the new synchronization function is the MP1800A BERT's support of the generation of 4PAM and 8PAM signals. Combining the MP1800A with either the MZ1834A 4PAM Converter or MZ1838A 8PAM Converter enables easy configuration of a comprehensive test system for next-generation, ultra-fast transmission technologies.
The 32-channel synchronization function is the latest enhancement to the MP1800A, a highly expandable, plug-in, modular-type BERT. In addition to incorporating a PPG for outputting high-quality, high-amplitude signals, the MP1800A features an Error Detector (ED) module with high input sensitivity to support signal analyses, including burst pattern, Bathtub Jitter and EYE Diagram measurements. Various types of jitter, such as SJ, RJ, BUJ and SSC, can be generated using the built-in jitter modulation source, supporting device jitter tolerance tests.
About Anritsu
Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees.
CONTACT: Anritsu Contact: Kim Collins, Director, Americas Marketing, Kim.collins@anritsu.com, 972.761.4625; Agency Contact: Patrick Brightman, 3E Public Relations, pbrightman@3epr.com, 973.263.5475
UL Introduces New WERCSmart Conflict Minerals Platform to Meet Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Requirements
UL's newest division finds conflict minerals hiding in complex global supply chains and helps companies meet reporting requirements
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UL's Information & Insights (I&I) division has a comprehensive lineup of supply chain information, tools and subject-matter experts that can help companies identify conflict minerals sources and put the mandated comprehensive, audit-traceable reporting procedures in place quickly and cost-effectively.
Most corporations struggling to meet the Dodd-Frank Section 1502 reporting requirements still don't know if their products contain conflict minerals or not. The opacity of today's complex and dynamic global supply chains can easily obscure the source of minerals and other raw materials, and hide all kinds of surprises. In fact, the conflict minerals challenge illustrates how far industries still are from supply chain transparency, and the key role that transparency plays in achieving sustainability goals.
Issues in modern supply chains now have a much greater impact on the world than we ever anticipated. They are a confusing informational labyrinth that is hampering sustainability initiatives by hiding harmful product attributes. UL I&I has assembled an unparalleled combination of supply chain data, tools and expertise--the preventative intelligence companies need to vet and remove conflict minerals and other non-sustainable materials.
Dodd-Frank requires affected companies to focus on conflict minerals right now, to verify all impacted raw materials are coming from ethical sources. However, a supply chain may have thousands of first-tier suppliers, with tens of thousands more behind them. Tracing raw materials back to their source is daunting, labor-intensive and time-consuming.
Fortunately, UL's I&I division has a solution to the conflict minerals problem, and it is one that will also improve supply chain sustainability across the board. Some specific capabilities of the WERCSmart Conflict Minerals Platform include:
-- A state-of-the-art SaaS platform that delivers real-time
product-attribute intelligence
-- Database and decision-support tools for collecting and reporting on
information from suppliers, for making smarter decisions about sourcing
-- Assessment tools for vetting products, investigating sources, and
monitoring sustainability performance improvement across the supply
chain
-- Program development and advisory services that help companies design and
implement due-diligence practices for sourcing raw materials in
compliance with traceability requirements
Consumers and regulators continue to voice a need for higher standards on corporate sustainability initiatives. As such, when businesses choose a conflict minerals solution, there is a great benefit to selecting a much broader sustainability framework. UL I&I offers an unmatched combination of subject-matter expertise, global footprint, field support, technology platforms, and history of trust, neutrality and integrity.
About UL
UL is a premier global independent safety science company that has championed progress for 120 years. Its more than 10,000 professionals are guided by the UL mission to promote safe working and living environments for all people. UL uses research and standards to continually advance and meet ever-evolving safety needs. We partner with businesses, manufacturers, trade associations and international regulatory authorities to bring solutions to a more complex global supply chain. For more information about our certification, testing, inspection, advisory and education services, visit http://www.UL.com.
About UL I&I
UL's I&I intelligence tools and related services give companies trusted insight to easily manage complex global supply chains, both efficiently and holistically. I&I provides access to the world's most comprehensive chemical, material, components and product data, designed to mitigate inventory risk, manage regulatory complexities and improve overall supply chain decision-making processes. UL fosters innovation by providing streamlined, searchable access to essential data necessary to make informed, timely choices about sources, materials, ingredients and finished products. With I&I, tools, businesses can develop superior products and create sustainable profitability. For more information about I&I, please visit: http://www.ulinsights.com.
Upper Deck To Release Trading Cards, Trading Card Games And More For The Assassin's Creed franchise!
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Upper Deck has reached an agreement with Ubisoft to create a line of products including trading cards, games, game accessories, limited-edition posters and more for the popular Assassin's Creed franchise.
The Assassin's Creed franchise launched in 2007 and is one of the best-selling video game series ever with more than 77 million copies sold. It's recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry.
Upper Deck Authenticated is planning to release limited-edition Assassin's Creed posters next year, followed by Assassin's Creed trading cards and games. More details and release dates for the full portfolio of Assassin's Creed products will be announced in early 2015.
"We are always looking for new opportunities to engage our fans with the game," said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Ubisoft. "Fan interest in Assassin's Creed has increased tremendously over the years, so we are excited to partner with Upper Deck and be able to deliver additional games and collectibles that our gamers would enjoy."
"We are very excited to be working with Ubisoft on their flagship franchise; Assassin's Creed," said Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck. "This is an evergreen license that not only resonates with fans of the video game, but with the tabletop gaming community and collectors as well. We look forward to creating a full line of premium collectibles and cards that are sure to be a hit with Assassin's Creed fans."
About Upper Deck
Upper Deck, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., is a worldwide sports and entertainment company built on the pillars of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation with a dedication to creating products that turn memorable moments into collectibles. Upper Deck revolutionized the sports trading card experience with anti-counterfeit holograms, high quality card stock and stunning photography in its inaugural 1989 baseball set, and since then its mission has been to capture the excitement of the game and deliver it to fans of all ages. The cornerstone of Upper Deck's business, which opened in 1989, is based on sports trading cards. As its brand has evolved to include other products over the years, the company now creates memorabilia, gaming and entertainment products, collectible cards and a wide array of sports and entertainment trading cards.
Find more information at http://www.upperdeck.com,www.UpperDeckBlog.com or follow us on Facebook (UpperDeckEntertainment), Twitter (@UpperDeckEnt), and YouTube (udvids).
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin's Creed, Just Dan, Tom Clancy's video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft's worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experience across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2013-14 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of EUR1,007 million. To learn more, please visit http://www.ubisoftgroup.com.
Honeywell And Thales To Offer Next-Generation High-Speed GX Ka-band In-Flight Connectivity To Airbus A350XWB
Thales to be reseller of Honeywell JetWave hardware, enabling Airbus aircraft to connect to Inmarsat's Global Xpress Satellite Network
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) and Thales will work together to integrate Honeywell JetWave hardware with Thales cabin network solutions for Airbus A350XWB and other commercial aircraft. The combined offering will give commercial airline operators and their passengers the same connectivity experience in-flight as they would have at home or work -- enabling real-time TV channel viewing, live chatting, video streaming and more.
"Passengers want the freedom to stay connected in the air while traveling over land or sea," said Jack Jacobs, vice president, Marketing and Product Management, Honeywell Aerospace. "Honeywell JetWave hardware enables aircraft to connect to GX Aviation, which will truly enhance their in-flight service offerings."
"GX Aviation provides consistent, global and high data rate bandwidth. Combined with Thales in-flight entertainment and connectivity offerings, airlines will be able to offer to their passengers an unmatched in-flight experience onboard Airbus A350XWB and other commercial aircraft with quality and reliability," said Dominique Giannoni, CEO, Thales In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity.
The global high-speed connectivity offering, targeting both passenger aircraft and business jets, will provide data rates to the aircraft of up to 50Mbps and will be available with Thales cabin network solutions in 2015. In addition, Thales will offer Honeywell's JetWave hardware for new and existing Airbus aircraft as a selectable option.
Honeywell and Thales are building on their collective 20-year history as leaders in the airborne satellite communications market to address the new challenges that have been set by the demanding connectivity market: coverage, consistent high-bandwidth connection and commercially viable pricing. Over this period, Honeywell and Thales have combined to successfully develop, integrate and distribute commercial aviation satellite communications equipment and services to the world's leading airlines.
Honeywell and Inmarsat signed an agreement in 2012 to provide global in-flight connectivity services to business, commercial and government aviation customers around the world. Under the terms of the terminal agreement, Honeywell exclusively will develop, produce and distribute the onboard hardware that will enable users to connect to Inmarsat's GX Aviation network.
Representatives from Thales and Honeywell will be at the Airline Passenger Experience Association 2014 Expo to discuss this exciting offering.
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Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft, and its turbochargers are used by nearly every automaker and truck manufacturer around the world. The Aerospace business unit develops innovative solutions for more fuel efficient automobiles and airplanes, more direct and on-time flights, safer flying and runway traffic, along with aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity services, logistics and more. The business delivers safer, faster, and more efficient and comfortable transportation-related experiences worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero and @Honeywell_Turbo.
Honeywell (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com.
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eGate Solutions and Stratix Partner to Deliver a Managed Mobile Solution for Onboard Services and Retail
CHICAGO and NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- eGate Solutions, a leading provider of service planning and fulfillment solutions for the travel industry, and Stratix, the industry's leading enterprise managed mobile services (MMS) provider, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a managed onboard services solution for airlines. The joint solution will enable airlines to benefit from eGate's next generation of onboard services technology and Stratix's fully supported and managed mobile services.
"Web-enabled services have led to a fundamental shift in consumer expectations including the demand to curate their own experiences and content. The onboard passenger experience is no exception," said Simon de Montfort Walker, president and managing director, eGate Solutions. "eGate provides airlines with the solutions they need to automate onboard services and effectively meet new passenger demands. Adding a managed services component to our solution, available through our partnership with Stratix, allows us to simplify the delivery of these modernized services."
eGate delivers the software solutions that enable airlines to easily manage the entire onboard service process, including storage, inventory, selection, loading, stowage and supply, as well as the full retail side of inflight transactions. Through Stratix, customers gain the experienced technical resources to manage all of their mobile hardware and software needs.
"The proven eGate applications coupled with the mobile managed services portfolio from Stratix present a powerful offering for our customers," said Gina Daniel-Lee, vice president, national accounts and global programs, Stratix. "The combined eGate and Stratix solution addresses many of the pain points that airlines are experiencing - how to excel in service planning, inventory management, equipment and weight management and data analytics. We are very excited to be a part of this very unique offering."
About eGate Solutions
eGate Solutions, a gategroup member, is a leading provider of service planning and fulfillment solutions for the travel industry. The eGate Solutions team blends strong industry and technology expertise to deliver an intuitive end-to-end solution that provides customers with increased control, speed and accuracy. eGate's' existing product portfolio includes GP, a complete galley planning, ordering and scheduling system; IFX, a suite of state-of-the-art business applications for managing the full onboard-service process; and TS, a comprehensive and feature-rich cabin management and onboard retail technology.
About Stratix
Stratix is one of the largest outsourcing managed mobile services providers, delivering, supporting and managing mobile solutions for industry leading global enterprises. For three decades, enterprises have trusted and relied on the Stratix Managed Mobile Services solution to simplify the complexity of mobile. For more information, follow us on Twitter @StratixMobile and visit http://www.stratixcorp.com.
PKWARE Launches New Data Security Platform to Defend Against Today's Threats
Open Architecture Encryption and Protection Platform Ties Security into Every Layer of Enterprise Infrastructure to Enable True Defense-in-Depth Data Protection Strategy
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PKWARE, the leader in enterprise data security, has launched PKWARE Data Security Platform(TM), a new breakthrough in data protection that ties security into every layer of the enterprise infrastructure. Using advanced application programming interfaces (APIs), this technology is designed to protect critical information without interrupting how business leaders share, store and send it.
PKWARE Data Security Platform is an open architecture security platform that helps organizations reduce the risks and impact of a breach, meet corporate compliance goals and minimize complexity. Additionally, the product cuts the burden of support by providing tools and technologies necessary to quickly and effectively add security at every layer of the enterprise IT stack.
Interoperable across hardware, software and devices, PKWARE Data Security Platform is 100 percent standards based and integrates the most vetted cryptographic technologies available to support both structured and unstructured data. It integrates with all the commonly used key service layers, key stores and key types to keep existing infrastructure and policies in place. This means faster deployment, lower total cost of ownership and support for existing security investments.
"Defense-in-depth today means adding layers of security, not just to the physical infrastructure like networks and servers, but to the data itself," said Joe Sturonas, PKWARE Chief Technology Officer. "By adopting data-centric security measures, security conscious organizations, like law firms, retail outlets and financial services companies, can be confident their data is protected, regardless of wherever it travels or is shared."
The new platform also serves as an efficient foundation for the latest PKWARE product developments, including the newly available SecureZIP for Mac. This product extends file-level encryption to all Apple devices, enabling organizations to secure data from the mainframe to the Mac. Extended enterprise and personal use capabilities will be released this fall through the iTunes® App Store and directly from PKWARE at pkware.com/software/securezip/mac.
About PKWARE
PKWARE provides security technologies that help organizations protect their critical information assets as data moves throughout and beyond the enterprise. PKWARE invented the ZIP file standard in 1986 and continues to develop innovative solutions used by more than 30,000 global customers. PKWARE supports all major computing platforms, from mainframes to distributed systems, servers, desktops, mobile devices and cloud and virtual environments.
BURG Launches First "Tether Free" Smartphone Watch In U.S. Markets With An Emphasis On Cutting Edge Design And Function
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BURG, the industry leader in "smarter smartwatch technology," announces the launch of the BURG 16A, the first autonomous smartwatch that can phone and text without tethering to a smartphone. The 16A combines robust functionality with avant-garde design that places the BURG 16A at the apex of the red-hot "Smartwatch" category of mobile devices.
World-renowned lifestyle designer and trendsetter, Hermen van den Burg, who is best known for his work with market leaders like Ikea, and retail giant, Target Corp., founded BURG to create a synergy between innovative technology and exquisite design. In keeping with the minimalistic, but powerful elements that define Dutch design, the Burg collection is both striking to look at and amazingly user friendly. In short, a "seriously smarter smart watch."
"For the BURG 16A we didn't have the luxury of getting design and functionality right the second, third or fourth time, our roots are in design and technology so we're about making sure that form and function work flawlessly from the start," said Hermen van den Burg, CEO and Founder of BURG. "The newly announced Apple Watch validates our own findings that people want their hi-tech watches to be fashionable, not just tech, and that people want customizable options for their watch screen and straps. The BURG 16A is designed to fit your lifestyle and enhance your unique sense of style without compromise."
With the BURG 16A's ability to operate as a standalone phone utilizing any GSM SIM card, consumers no longer have to make sure their smart phones are in range to call or text. In addition, the touch-screen menus offer a complete suite of smartphone features including: two-way Bluetooth-based communication, SMS and MMS capabilities, image viewer, calendar, calculator, FM radio, an MP3/MP4 player, voice recorder, extended 3-day battery life, a micro SD slot for up to 16gb of storage and a micro-sized USB slot is used for both syncing and charging. In keeping with the brand's DNA in lifestyle and design all BURG 16A smartwatches can be easily customized; with an array of design straps and face plates that let users customize their appearance to reflect their style and mood.
The BURG 16A and other popular BURG smartwatch models are available in numerous colors and can be purchased on Amazon's online marketplace and Shop HQ, starting at a uniquely accessible price point for the average consumer of $129.
Tech savvy, trendsetting consumers desiring the chance to own the only "Smartwatch" that can phone and text completely on its own, without any Bluetooth tethering can buy the BURG 16A today.
About BURG
BURG is the industry leader and first of its kind to develop the smarter smartwatch. Founded in 2009, BURG is fully equipped in developing new models and technologies to address consumer's fast changing needs. Designed and founded by lifestyle products designer, Hermen van den Burg, the BURG smartwatch phone is flawlessly designed and provides a fusion of form and function that's seamlessly integrates with your lifestyle rather than forcing you to adapt to it. For more information, please visit http://burgsmartwatch.com/
CENX Unveils New Cortx Service Orchestration Suite
OTTAWA, Canada, September 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Services Lifecycle Management Essential to Software-Defined Networks
CENX [http://cenx.com ], a global provider of Service Orchestration solutions for
software-defined networks, today announced the launch of its Cortx Service Orchestration
[http://www.cenx.com/cortx-service-orchestrator ] suite, which brings service agility to
networks migrating to Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions
Virtualization (NFV), while dramatically improving operations. With five years in the
industry, serving mobile, wireline, cable and cloud data center service providers, CENX is
expanding its product offering to bridge the needs of traditional physical and virtualized
networks.
To meet today's skyrocketing data usage, service providers need to deploy services
flexibly, quickly and with quality, leveraging SDN and NFV innovations. Cortx Service
Orchestrator [http://www.cenx.com/learn/videos.html ] is a vital tool that meets that need
by automating the entire lifecycle of service ordering, provisioning, implementation,
analytics, and assurance.
Unlike legacy Operations Support Systems (OSS), the Cortx Service Orchestrator
abstracts underlying network complexities into a unified service model, making it ideally
suited for multi-layer network domains, spanning multiple technologies such as SDN and
NFV:
- Its open REST APIs allow rapid integration to SDN Controllers and NFV
Management and Network Orchestration components.
- It supports agile fulfillment and continuous assurance for a variety of
network services, such as IP VPNs, MPLS core and Ethernet connectivity.
- Founded on distributed virtualized computing technologies, it provides the
performance and elasticity needed in NFV infrastructure, for network scalability and
real-time big data analytics.
"We are excited to launch our new Cortx portfolio which builds on the success of our
inaugural Ethernet Lifecycle Manager product," said Ed Ogonek, President and CEO of CENX.
"To realize SDN/NFV's promise of service agility, and opex and capex reduction, service
providers need a fundamentally new approach to managing network services - one that has
been engineered to orchestrate services top-down, across both physical and virtualized
infrastructures, across multiple vendors, and across multiple carriers."
"SDN and NFV adoption is being inhibited by a lack of standards and immaturity of OSS,
policy-based controller products that can integrate with operators' existing
environments," said Glen Ragoonanan, Principal Analyst at Analysys Mason
[http://www.analysysmason.com/People/Glen-Ragoonanan ]. "CENX leverages its multivendor
network connectivity heritage to provide an end-to-end service orchestration solution that
aims to propel SDN and NFV adoption that can coexist with operators' existing
infrastructure and operations."
To learn more about how Cortx Service Orchestrator can address the needs of your
evolving network, join us at the SDN & Virtualization Summit [http://sdnconference.com ],
co-located with Ethernet World [http://carrierethernetworld.com ], September 15-17th, or
the SDN & OpenFlow World Congress [http://www.layer123.com/sdn ], October 14-17th.
About CENX
CENX provides Service Orchestration solutions that automate the entire lifecycle of
advanced data services in software-defined networks. We harness the power of big data,
distributed virtualized computing and real-time analytics to dynamically orchestrate and
assure services across multiple network technologies and providers. CENX solutions are
deployed by service providers worldwide to create new revenue streams, gain service
agility, reduce operational costs, and deliver quality-assured data services. http://www.cenx.com
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