DSK International Campus Revolutionizing the Future and Scope of Video Gaming Industry in India
PUNE, India, April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Video Gaming Industry: Standing on the Brink of Change
DSK International Campus is undoubtedly the pioneer in offering holistic courses to
the students interested in creating and designing video games and are looking forward on
having a successful career in this sector. Although the gaming industry is a billion
dollar industry and is projected to grow in India itself by 22.4% annually as per research
experts, career in this sector is often misunderstood. This clearly depicts people's
unawareness of the game design industry and its potential. DSK International Campus has
opened the doors for gaming enthusiasts to explore new avenues of this one of its kind
creative yet competitive industry.
The DSKIC's video game curriculum follows an industry renowned process while offering
international masters to the aspirants. With specialized programs in game design, game art
and game programming, the course consists of comprehensive knowledge of the game-play
theory. The course actively promotes and attempts to evoke imaginative and creative
thinking as a talent development process. The application-based teaching methodology has
enabled their students to actually achieve hands-on knowledge, thus establishing
themselves as gaming experts, designers and professionals. What gives them an edge over
existing gaming talent pool is the art of storytelling inculcated within the program,
which enhances their narrative skills and greatly improves the delivered gaming
experience.
Following such innovative course structure, DSKIC students have been constantly
marching towards success through an array of national and international awards in this
sector. Video game students from DSKIC were recently nominated for the celebrated BAFTA
Awards in London for their project Heera, which has also won the DARE TO BE DIGITAL
contest at Scotland. Also, their students have made it a habit to bag major awards at the
prestigious annual NASSCOM-GDC event, BYOG which is attended by eminent personalities and
famous gaming studios across the world. DSKIC's rigorous efforts and their exceptional
study model have gained them an incomparable alumni network, which is quite complex to
achieve in such a niche yet cut-throat competitive industry. Their alumni network includes
the likes of Gameloft, Disney, Ubisoft, Zynga, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, and many more.
In response to the regular enquiries, DSKIC has once again announced the date of
online entrance test for their upcoming batch, scheduled on 3rd May 2014, which will be
followed by studio test at DSKIC Pune Campus. This initiative will facilitate the
prospective students across India to appear and enrol for creative careers in video games,
animation and industrial design which includes product, transport and digital design. To
enrol for this exam, please visit the given link for more details:
Established in 2008, DSK International Campus (DSKIC), a joint venture between the DSK
Group and globally recognized French Institute Rubika run by Chamber of Commerce and
Industry of Grand Hainaut (CCI), is one of India's premiere educational destinations.
Offering an array of professional courses in the promising fields of animation, game
design and industrial design, DSKIC has endeavoured to instil and nurture creativity in
talented individuals. The educational brand has a vision of being an international center
of creative excellence, shaping talent, and a destination to develop and nurture the
global creative thought-leaders of tomorrow. They are enablers of an environment of
creative freedom generating the foundations for boundless possibilities across animation,
video gaming, and industrial design.
Faraday Delivers a Complete Set of UMC 28nm Cell Libraries and Memory Compilers
Patented Techniques to Minimize the Die Area, Optimize the Performance, and Raise the Yield Rate
HSINCHU and SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Faraday Technology Corporation (TAIEX: 3035), a leading fabless ASIC/SoC and IP provider, today announced the availability of its complete set of cell libraries and memory compilers in UMC 28nm HPM (High Performance for Mobile) and HLP (High-Performance Low Power) processes. Faraday's complete set of 28nm solutions satisfies a wide range of application market requirements featuring low-power, high-density, high-speed, and high yield rate with Faraday's mature methodology. Since launched, they have been recognized and adopted by customers in the market.
Faraday's 28nm cell libraries include 3 series, the 7-track miniLib(TM), the 9-track generic libraries, and the 12-track UHS-Lib(TM). These cell libraries are equipped with the low power management of PSK cells, and multi-Vt and multi-channel length options. Apart from the complete cell library offerings, Faraday's miniLib(TM) series takes care of one of the most critical concerns of designers by guaranteeing the same routability while reducing the die size by about 20%. Also, the 12-track UHS-Lib(TM) series is developed for optimizing the performance of ARM CPU cores for up to 1.5GHz clock rate.
To mitigate the challenges of process variation associated with advance nodes such as 28nm, Faraday's memory compilers provide users the configurability with different types of assist circuits in order to increase production yield and strengthen chip performance. To improve the write ability for memory cells at low Vcc (supply voltage), a patented and silicon proven NBL (Negative BitLine) technique developed by Faraday is applied. By improving the write ability, NBL is able to increase the production yield even at the worst corner of 28nm HPM process. Furthermore, to increase read margin and improve Vcc-min tolerance by about 200mV, a proprietary tracking control scheme of sensing-margin and a DPRAM cell current booster technique are deployed. Another patented WLUD (Word-Line Under-Drive) technique proves to mitigate the read-disturbance effectively. For ROM memories, Faraday's bit-line leakage suppression and adaptive word-line boost techniques help to increase more read margins.
"From the 20-plus years of dedicated collaboration with UMC in fundamental IP development covering processes from legacy to advanced nodes, Faraday has built a knowledge base second to none with UMC process technologies. This abundant knowhow has always contributed to Faraday's ability to develop highly competitive IP and to attract both IP and ASIC customers, in terms of cell size, performance, power consumption, and yield enhancement," said Eliot Chen, Senior Associate Vice President of RD at Faraday. "With our advantageous partnership with UMC on 28nm solutions, we will keep assisting customers to seize opportunities the moment when they come up in the market," he added.
About Faraday
Faraday Technology Corporation is a leading fabless ASIC and silicon IP provider. The company's broad silicon IP portfolio includes I/O, Cell Library, Memory Compiler, ARM-compliant CPUs, DDRI/II/III, MPEG4, H.264, USB 2.0/3.0, 10/100 Ethernet, Serial ATA, and PCI Express, etc. Headquartered in Taiwan, Faraday has service and support offices around the world, including the U.S., Japan, Europe, and China. Faraday is listed in Taipei Stock Exchange, ticker 3035. For more information, please visit: http://www.faraday-tech.com
Press Contact
Carol Yang
886.3.5787888 ext. 4047
htyang@faraday-tech.com
King and Tencent Announce the Launch of Candy Crush Saga in China
LONDON, STOCKHOLM and BEIJING, April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Chinese version of the popular game coming to China's Tencent platform this summer
King Digital Entertainment plc (NYSE: KING), the leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, today announced it will launch a Chinese version of its wildly popular Candy Crush Saga game for the Chinese market exclusively with Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent", SEHK stock code: 00700), a leading provider of comprehensive Internet services in China.
This agreement further extends King's presence in key Asian markets. It follows the successful launches of Candy Crush Saga in Korea and Japan in 2013. The Chinese version will be available via Tencent's Mobile QQ and Weixin Game Centers.
Riccardo Zacconi, CEO of King commented:
"I am thrilled to be launching Candy Crush Saga with Tencent in China. Tencent has the largest mobile social network in China and is a great partner to work with. I look forward to working together to make Candy Crush Saga as popular in China as in the rest of the world."
Steven Ma, Senior Vice President of Tencent said:
"Tencent always hopes to bring global premier mobile games to China, and Candy Crush is one of the best. We are excited that our collaboration will combine King's enjoyable mobile gaming experience and Tencent's strong game publishing and operation capabilities in China. We are looking forward to bringing great moments of fun to Chinese users soon."
About King:
King Digital Entertainment plc (NYSE: KING) is the leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It has a network of 324 million monthly unique users as of December 2013 and offers more than 180 exclusive games in 14 languages through its king.com and royalgames.com websites, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore. King has seven game studios in Stockholm, Bucharest, Malmo, London, Barcelona and Berlin along with offices in San Francisco and Malta.
About Tencent:
Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Every day, hundreds of millions of people communicate, share experiences, consume information, seek entertainment, and shop online through its integrated platforms. Tencent's diversified services include QQ, Weixin and WeChat for communications; Qzone for social networking; QQ Game Platform for online games; and QQ.com for information.
Tencent was founded in Shenzhen in 1998 and went public on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2004. Tencent has been one of the 50 constituent stocks of the Hang Seng Index since June 10, 2008, under stock code 00700. Tencent seeks to evolve with the Internet by investing in innovation, providing a hospitable environment for its partners, and staying close to its users.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding King Digital Media's future business expectations, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including: our ability to attract new users in this new market and to achieve significant engagement and monetization levels; intellectual property concerns; competition; privacy and regulatory concerns; security breaches; and general economic conditions. These and other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our final prospectus filed with the SEC on March 27, 2014, which is available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. We undertake no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.
Idea Partners With Acotel Interactive India to Launch Skill-based Mobile Gaming Service
MUMBAI, April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Acotel Interactive India Private Ltd. and Idea Cellular, India's 3rd largest telecom
operator, have partnered to launch skill-based mobile gaming service to mobile users in
India.
The first product that is being launched in India is called 'SkillDerby', which will
allow over 130 million Idea users to play and enjoy high quality and challenging games on
their smartphones, without having to download them. Android and iOS users on the Idea
network can enjoy playing these exciting games on their mobile browser. Both prepaid and
postpaid users can access the service on all 2G and 3G enabled smartphones.
According to Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular, "Idea has
always innovated to offer unique products and services to our customers while keeping in
mind convenience and affordability. We find the gaming concept of SkillDerby very
innovative and foresee its strong potential in the Indian market."
"Acotel Interactive India Private Limited is dedicated and excited about this product
launch with Idea Cellular and looks forward to a successful partnership," said Acotel
Interactive India CEO Cristian Carnevale.
SkillDerby is a skill-based fun and exciting portal of HTML5 games for Idea Cellular
smartphone users. SkillDerby offers a catalog of games such as Jelly Slide, Bank Bandit,
Fish Foodies, Maniac Traffic etc., which have enjoyed a great success worldwide. Idea
users can subscribe to the service through http://landing.skillderby.in/l1/ and enjoy
playing the exciting portfolio of games offered on their smartphones.
This product has achieved milestone success in other markets with Acotel Interactive
Inc.
About Acotel
Based out of Mumbai, Acotel Interactive India Private Ltd. focuses on providing
digital entertainment services starting with casual skill-based mobile gaming services.
Acotel Interactive India Private Ltd. is a subsidiary of Acotel Interactive Inc.
headquartered in New York. Acotel Interactive Inc. creates engaging digital products and
services for consumers. Their growing library of brands includes offerings in mobile
entertainment, casual gaming, social network-based dating, skill-based game tournaments
and more. Acotel Interactive Inc. has a strong and successful business presence in more
than 20 countries covering Europe, Australia, Americas, Africa and Asia where each year
new markets are added to their portfolio.
About Idea Cellular
Idea Cellular is India's 3rd largest national mobile operator, with more than 130
million subscribers. With traffic in excess of 1.75 billion minutes a day, Idea ranks
among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea
provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch
points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange
(BSE) in India.
Idea Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational
corporation. The group ranks number 4 globally and number 1 in the Asia Pacific in the
2011 Top Companies for Leaders (TCFL) study conducted by Aon Hewitt, Fortune (the Global
Business Magazine) and the RBL Group. It operates in 36 countries, and is anchored by more
than 136,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities. More information on Idea Cellular is
available at http://www.ideacellular.com and on the Aditya Birla Group at http://www.adityabirla.com.
For further information, please contact:
Idea Cellular Limited
Shivanjali Singh, Corporate Affairs, New Delhi,
shivanjali.singh@idea.adityabirla.com, 91-9911005955
Acotel Interactive India Private Limited
Priyanka Singh, Country Manager, Mumbai, priyanka.singh@acotel.com, 91-9167541048
Blancco Scores Highest Rating for Corporate Vision and Growth Potential in Analysis by Compliance Standards
Blancco's data security expertise and strategy earns five-star excellence rating from Compliance Standards analysts for execution, vision and sustainable growth
ATLANTA, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Blancco [http://www.blancco.com ], the global leader in data erasure and computer
reuse solutions, has received the highest rating in an in-depth business analysis
conducted by Compliance Standards LLC, a premium advisory and research provider to IT
asset disposition (ITAD) and enterprise technology stakeholders, including IT departments,
compliance officers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The firm analyzed Blancco's company structure, management, finances, go-to-market
approach, and products. Blancco received the maximum 5-star rating for execution, vision
and sustainable growth in the assessment relative to its competition and market, earning
an overall score of 91% in the SWOT analysis.
"This groundbreaking, independent analysis of a leading data erasure provider is
critical for customers when assessing technologies," said Kim Vaisanen, CEO and Co-Founder
of Blancco. "The report's excellent results confirm that Blancco is on pace to become a
global one-stop shop for data erasure solutions for all meaningful platforms."
The report praises Blancco's product portfolio and long-term growth potential, noting
that Blancco "tends to be the default data erasure firm used by leading ITAD operators and
electronics recyclers," as polled by Compliance Standards.
"Blancco's products and services are well-introduced within many large organizations
on the end-user side, servicing sectors like law enforcement, the financial industry,
healthcare and other verticals," said David Daoud, Managing Director of Compliance
Standards. Blancco's entire profile is available online [http://compliancestandards.com ]
for Compliance [http://www.compliance-standards.com ] Standards' Premium Customers.
About Compliance Standards
Compliance Standards LLC is a premium advisory and research service that provides
consulting and market intelligence to the ITAD and technology recycling sector and to the
large corporations that use these services. The company covers the critical functions of
consumer and enterprise recycling and sustainability, including, but not limited to IT
hardware, data center recycling, consumer electronics, home appliances and more. Coverage
focuses not only on compliance issues, such as those related to data security, but also on
discovering best practices, efficiency techniques, cost control practices and brand
protection strategies in sustainability and technology end of life management. More
information is available at http://www.Compliance-Standards.com.
About Blancco
Blancco is the proven data erasure solution for millions of users around the globe. As
the global leader in data erasure and computer reuse solutions, Blancco offers the most
certified data erasure solutions within the industry. The company serves users across a
wide range of industries, including banking, finance, government and defense. The
company's products are highly valued by IT asset disposal professionals around the world.
Blancco operates from an extensive network of international offices and partners across
Europe, North America, the Middle East, Russia, Asia and Australasia. More information is
available at http://www.blancco.com.
Media Contact:
Monica Shaw
+1-770-367-9534
mshaw@carabinerpr.com
Blancco US
Heidi Williams, Marketing Manager
+1-678-359-3164
heidi.williams@blancco.com
CoinTerra(TM) ships its 5,000th TerraMiner(TM) Bitcoin miner and celebrates with limited-time sale pricing
AUSTIN, Texas, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
CoinTerra( http://cointerra.com ), the market leader in ASIC Bitcoin mining solutions today announced that it has shipped its 5,000th TerraMiner just ten weeks after commencing production.
Having delivered its March batch of pre-ordered TerraMiners, CoinTerra was able to ship the April batch of orders to retail customers ahead of schedule, and has now begun selling from stock.
As a result of shipping more than 5,000 TerraMiners, CoinTerra's hardware now accounts for 8 petahash of hash power - over 15% of the entire Bitcoin network today. To celebrate the event CoinTerra has announced that the current specification of TerraMiner IV will be available on sale at an incredible price of just $4,799 after a $1,200 instant discount of 20% with the coupon TMIV5K, redeemable at the CoinTerra website with shipping from stock*.
"Deploying eight petahash to the Bitcoin network in just ten weeks is an unprecedented achievement. As well as thanking the CoinTerra team, now that we are shipping from stock I wanted to give a big thank you to the entire Bitcoin community by offering the TerraMiner IV on sale for a limited time at a very special price." said Ravi Iyengar, CEO - CoinTerra, Inc.
With an unbeatable price-per-gigahash for the highest performance standalone Bitcoin miner, the TerraMiner is the best value-for-money Bitcoin mining proposition on sale today. It is designed by a team of silicon engineers with an unequalled pedigree in Bitcoin mining ASIC design.
"In celebration of the accomplishments we have made in such a short time, I will be selecting a lucky customer from the sale to receive a free additional TerraMiner, autographed by the CoinTerra team." said Dr. Timo Hanke, CTO - CoinTerra, Inc.
*Price excludes shipping cost. Orders placed are expected to ship within 1-2 business days of receipt of payment.
About CoinTerra(TM)
Founded in Austin, Texas in mid-2013, CoinTerra is currently one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the world. CoinTerra designs and produces best-in-class ASIC processors and systems for high-performance financial technology applications, with an initial focus on cryptocurrency and the Bitcoin ecosystem. Our state-of-the-art design methodologies and advanced architectures enable the delivery of Bitcoin mining solutions with the highest performance ASICs available on the market today.
Engineered in Austin, and assembled in Central Texas, the TerraMiner is a shining example of the leading-edge innovation and rapid development which are the cornerstone of Austin's "Silicon Hills" technology community.
CoinTerra boasts a highly experienced engineering team of semiconductor architects and designers who have previously designed some of the world's highest performance CPUs, GPUs, SOCs and chipsets for Apple(R), Intel(R), Nvidia(R), Qualcomm(R) and Samsung(R).
(C) 2014 CoinTerra, Inc. All rights reserved. CoinTerra, the CoinTerra logo, TerraMiner and GoldStrike are trademarks of CoinTerra, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cadence Digital and Custom/Analog Tools Achieve TSMC V1.0 DRM Certification for 16nm FinFET Process
Full certification enables customers to tape out 16nm FinFET designs using Cadence tools
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced its digital, custom and signoff tools have received V1.0 Design Rule Manual (DRM) and SPICE certification for TSMC's 16nm FinFET process, enabling joint customers to begin taping out FinFET-based designs using Cadence® tools. Cadence's digital, custom/analog and signoff tools have been co-optimized with TSMC's 16nm FinFET process to enable higher performance, lower power consumption and smaller area for advanced designs.
The Cadence digital RTL-to-signoff and custom/analog tools receiving the V1.0 DRM certification are: Cadence Encounter® Digital Implementation System, Physical Verification System, QRC Extraction Solution, Tempus(TM) Timing Signoff Solution, Voltus(TM) IC Power Integrity Solution, Virtuoso® Schematic Editor, Virtuoso Layout Suite, Virtuoso Analog Design Environment and Spectre® Simulator.
"To drive the continued adoption of advanced process technologies such as 16nm FinFET, customers must be confident that the design tools and manufacturing process have been tested to ensure they work together seamlessly," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "We worked closely with Cadence to certify these design tools and incorporate them into the TSMC Reference Flows so our customers can meet their time-to-market goals and stay competitive in advanced technology design."
"The combination of our early investment in FinFET technology development and long-term partnership with TSMC enabled Cadence to quickly achieve V1.0 DRM certification," said Dr. Chi-Ping Hsu, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Cadence. "Several of our customers are already using these tools and flows to design in TSMC's new process technology to deliver innovative new devices."
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available here.
National Instruments Introduces USRP RIO Next-Generation Wireless Prototyping Platform
Prototype wireless systems faster, significantly shorten time to results with USRP RIO
AUSTIN, Texas, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced an integrated software defined radio solution for rapidly prototyping high-performance, multichannel wireless communication systems. The NI USRP RIO platform is built on the NI LabVIEW RIO architecture and combines a high-performance 2 x 2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) RF transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving signals from 50 MHz to 6 GHz with an open LabVIEW programmable FPGA architecture.
Wireless engineers can use this technology to rapidly prototype real-time wireless communications systems and test them under real-world conditions. They can also prototype more capable wireless algorithms and systems faster and reduce time to results using the only complete platform to take full advantage of a graphical system design approach. The USRP RIO family delivers high-performance, real-time processing capability with the Xilinx Kintex-7 Series FPGA, low latency with the PCI Express connection to a host computer and small size (1U half wide, 19 in. rack mountable).
USRP RIO is ideal for a wide range of application areas including 5G wireless communications research, active and passive radar development and exploration, communications intelligence, connected smart devices and more. NI USRP((TM)) (Universal Software Radio Peripheral) is already a popular platform for research spanning industry and academia as it empowers researchers to rapidly iterate on designs via programmable software. For example, a recent Lund University announcement highlights a 5G research application focusing on massive MIMO - a technology being considered for 5G communication.
About National Instruments
Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.
LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com and USRP are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
Contact: beth.williams@ni.com, (512) 683-6394
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Qi Ecosystem Surpasses 500 Different Commercial Products Worldwide with Launch of Samsung Galaxy S5 Cover
Milestone of 500 Different Qi-Compatible Devices and Accessories Includes Samsung's New Galaxy S-View Flip Cover and Products from Nokia, LG, HTC, Panasonic, Sony, Motorola, Sharp, Fujitsu, NEC, Pantech and others
PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced today that the Qi ecosystem has grown to include more than 500 different certified products worldwide, with rapid growth in the past 18 months.
Qi is now integrated into a variety of consumer products from mobile devices, to accessories like Samsung's New Galaxy S-View Flip Cover and even smart basketballs. As the leading wireless charging standard, Qi is the only wireless power solution directly integrated into smartphones, tablets, and automobiles today, with an installed base of more than 50 million units.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 cover is the latest addition to the rapidly expanding Qi ecosystem of mobile devices, charging accessories, charging locations, and consumer electronics, and joins other flagship products like the TYLT VU; LG Google Nexus 4; Google Nexus 7; Nokia Lumia 1520 and 1020; LG Optimus G Pro; and HTC Droid DNA.
"With backing from more than 200 of the world's most innovative companies, Qi is the leading wireless charging standard today because it offers the widest range of features, enabling consumer convenience and choice," said John Perzow, Vice President Market Development for the Wireless Power Consortium. "Companies choose Qi because it simply works, is easy to integrate and will always represent the most up-to-date wireless charging technology."
Qi is an open, flexible standard that is continually evolving to offer the best user experience while maintaining compatibility with any products that have the Qi logo. Compatibility with the largest growing ecosystem of wireless charging products, price and technology choices are key to delivering the convenience of easy Qi charging anywhere, everywhere. Qi is integrated in more than 60 smartphone models today, is the clear choice for the auto industry and is finding its way into aviation and public areas like airports and restaurants and schools.
Qi can be found in public venues in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific. In Japan, there are thousands of Qi charging locations, including train stations, cafes, and schools. Qi is also integrated into cars like the 2014 Jeep Cherokee; the Toyota Avalon, Prius, and Harrier; and Ssangyong Chairman.
Recently, Audi unveiled its updated Phone Box center console featuring Qi. Daimler has also announced that Mercedes-Benz will be introducing Qi compatible charging for phones and tablets its cars. CE4A, a working group of leading automobile manufacturers made Qi the wireless charging choice for Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, and Porsche.
Qi is backed by more than 200 leading companies of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), including ConvenientPower, Delphi Automotive Systems, Energizer, Haier Group, Hitachi Maxell HTC, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Royal Philips, Sony, TDK Corporation, Texas Instruments, Toshiba and Verizon Wireless.
In December 2008 a group of leading consumer electronics companies created the Wireless Power Consortium to establish Qi as the interoperable global standard for wireless power. The more than 200 members of the WPC include Blackberry, ConvenientPower, Energizer, Formica, Foxconn, Haier, HTC, IKEA, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, PowerByProxi, Qualcomm, Royal Philips, Samsung, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Sony, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, Verizon Wireless, ZTE and infrastructure providers such as wireless operators, furniture, and automotive parts companies. As the leading wireless charging standard worldwide, Qi has brought more than 400 new wireless charging products to market. Qi products are available in North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Europe, India, Africa, and Australia.
Newest Premium Headset From LG Is Fashionable And Hitting Store Shelves
LG's Award-Winning Accessory Line Adds LG TONE PRO - Now Available Nationwide
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing more choice to smartphone owners considering premium, mobile stereo headsets,LG Electronics - the makers of the acclaimed LG G2 smartphone, LG G Pad 8.3 LTE tablet and innovative curved LG G Flex - is shipping LG TONE PRO(TM) to retailers and mobile network providers nationwide.
"The premium headset market is defined by fashion as much as it is by sound quality," said Bruce Tripido, director of accessories, LG MobileComm USA. "That is exactly what consumers find in the LG TONE PRO, a well-designed headset that threads together style, comfort and quality."
LG owns more than half of the rapidly growing, in-ear Bluetooth stereo headset market. As more smartphone users look for accessories that are functional across multiple devices, in-ear Bluetooth headsets are at the forefront of consumer demand. According to Strategy Analytics, more than 7 million stereo headsets are expected to ship in 2017, double the units shipped in 2013.
Award-Winning 3D NeckBehind Style and Comfort
The LG TONE accessory lineup - that also includes TONE(TM), TONE+(TM) and the premium TONE ULTRA(TM), the latter boasting JBL Signature Sound and Ambient Noise Cancellation for an MSRP of $129.99 - is recognized for ergonomic style and comfort, having earned three prominent global design awards and recognition from influential industry body, RedDot.
LG's all-new TONE PRO headset features this award-winning, ergonomic around-the-neck wearing style that provides a comfortable, fashion-forward fit. Pairing LG TONE PRO with any Bluetooth-enabled device makes it the ultimate hands-free audio solution, and with Advanced Multipoint users can pair the headset with two devices simultaneously. LG TONE PRO is lightweight, boasts extended talk and music play times, and includes new features for audiophiles such as HD voice and enhanced bass response.
Pricing and Availability
The LG TONE PRO is now available in stores and online at Verizon Wireless and Best Buy, and is coming soon to Amazon, Radio Shack, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. The LG TONE PRO is available in white, black, red (Verizon only) and blue (Best Buy only), retailing for an MSRP of $69.99.
Key Technical Specifications
-- Bluetooth Specification: version 3.0
-- Supported Bluetooth Profiles: Headset (HSP), Hands-Free (HFP)
-- Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP)
-- Talk Time: up to 15 hours
-- Music Listening Time: up to 10 hours
-- Standby Time: up to 21 days
-- Charging Time: less than 2 hours
-- Dimensions: 5.45" (W) X 6.81" (H) X 0.69" (D)
-- Weight: 1.23 oz.
For more information about LG TONE PRO and the complete line of premium headsets, please visit http://www.lg.com. You can also like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
About LG MobileComm USA
LG MobileComm USA, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG's consumer-centric products ? including the flagship premium G Series models ? incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.
BlueNRGY, LLC Releases First Major Software Upgrade Of Its Global Energy Monitoring Solution
Next-Generation Solution Monitors Virtually Limitless Amount of Power Plants and Data Points in Real-Time
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --BlueNRGY, LLC, a global energy monitoring solutions provider, today announces the release of BlueNRGY Monitoring 2.0, a redesigned and revamped version of its renewable energy monitoring platform. The new software release includes a refreshed user interface, fast custom reporting, easy-to-use analytical tools, full site data configuration, global weather displays, and a number of other feature enhancements.
The biggest change that renewable energy owners, operators and asset managers can expect from BlueNRGY Monitoring 2.0 takes place on the infrastructure layer with significant upgrade to the system's architecture, which enables BlueNRGY to monitor a virtually limitless amount of power plants globally, each with thousands of monitored data points in real-time.
Site Data Configuration - Users now have a new interface for setting up and managing a portfolio of power plants, showcasing a multitude of data points on an aggregated dashboard portfolio view down to a specific site's connected devices.
Multi-language Support - BlueNRGY's global customer base can benefit from a culturally appropriate experience with the system's capability to translate interface text, metrics and currency to their desired language. Languages supported include English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
Performance Yield Analysis - It's easier than ever to analyze performance yield for one site or across a fleet of power plants. The improved analysis engine allows users to select sites, devices and other available data points, and then graph or download calculated performance data quickly.
Custom Reporting Enhancements - The new reporting template module allows users to create their own custom reports, as well as share and comment on report sections, based on business need.
About BlueNRGY, LLC
BlueNRGY, LLC is a global energy monitoring solutions provider, delivering an integrated solution consisting of web-based energy monitoring software and industrial grade data acquisition hardware for renewable energy power plants around the world. Founded in 2012, BlueNRGY, LLC is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL with an engineering lab in Seattle, WA, and local presence in New York, NY, Paris, France, and Geneva, Switzerland. For more information about BlueNRGY, LLC visit http://www.BlueNRGY.com.
ACL Introduces Audit and Financial Control Solution to Solve SAP® Data Access Challenges
New Offering and Updated Data Extraction Tool Allow Audit, Risk, and Compliance to Analyze Data Goldmine in SAP® ERP and CRM
VANCOUVER, Canada, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL, the company that is transforming audit and risk, today announced the launch of a pre-packaged solution, ACL(TM) Audit and Financial Control Solution for SAP® ERP. The solution assists audit, risk, and compliance teams that are struggling to gain access to transactional SAP data necessary to test controls and ensure regulatory compliance under Sarbanes-Oxley and other financial requirements. In addition, ACL has released a new version of ACL(TM) Direct Link(TM) for SAP® ERP and SAP® CRM, an SAP-certified data extraction add-on for ACL(TM) Analytics (AN) and ACL(TM) Analytics Exchange (AX).
"This release has several enhanced, new features that will prove useful in our SAP environment and help us to be more efficient," said George Gitson, Manager, Audit Analytics at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. "The SAP interface allows auditors and data analysts to tap into their complex enterprise systems with ease and deliver value-added insights more quickly."
Designed for integration with ACL's data analysis and audit and compliance management software, the new Audit and Financial Control turnkey solution includes analytic scripts that leverage Direct Link and data models tailored for SAP ERP. By combining this with consulting services, the burden on IT teams can be reduced through enabling direct self-service, SAP-certified data access to individuals within each department. In addition to empowering productivity via pre-packaged SAP expertise, users are able to:
-- Eliminate roadblocks typically associated with exporting data held
within SAP systems
-- Expand the scope of audits for increased coverage and assurance
-- Uncover key information hidden in SAP data, reducing costs and
increasing compliance
-- Generate faster results with less effort
-- Deliver credible governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) by
effectively leveraging analytics
According to ACL's 2013 GRC Technology Pulse Survey of 2,200 audit, risk management, and compliance professionals, 66% of respondents are focused on internally-driven risk exposures for 2014, causing SAP ERP data to be considered a goldmine. Having the ability to easily access and analyze this information in order to identify trends, anomalies, and gaps in business processes helps reduce operational risks, minimize profit erosion, and mitigate fraud risk. However, many teams are unable to effectively extract insightful data due to a lack of expertise or powerful analytics program.
"There are countless barriers to effectively auditing SAP ERP data, such as delays with obtaining IT department assistance, difficulty in determining the most relevant data, and a lack of technology to analyze massive volumes of data," said Keith Cerny, Vice President of Research & Development at ACL. "Our new offerings break down the walls for auditors, risk management, and compliance professionals, allowing them to directly access information that they previously would have had to obtain through IT."
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About ACL
ACL delivers software solutions that are transforming audit, compliance, and risk management to give organizations unprecedented control over their business. http://www.acl.com
Tektronix Announces Enhanced IBIS-AMI, S-Parameters Modeling Support for Oscilloscopes
Enables Fast, Accurate Characterization of On-Chip Silicon Behavior; Improves Correlation with Simulation Results
BEAVERTON, Ore., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that it has extended the capabilities of the analysis system on its MSO/DPO70000 Series of Digital and Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes to include modeling of on-chip silicon behavior using IBIS-AMI models and S-parameters. This significantly improves correlation between measurement and simulation for faster, more accurate characterization of on-chip silicon behavior and performance for today's mobile, enterprise, and data communication standards.
As serial data rates increase, most next generation serial technologies require measurements at the far end where the eye is completely closed. Equalization must be done to open the eye before the measurements can be taken. Until now, reference equalizers based on a mathematical model have been used for compliance testing, but these equalizers lack correlation with simulators and fail to represent complex real-world silicon behavior. In contrast, IBIS-AMI models are designed using the architecture of the actual receiver silicon.
"Accurate system characterization requires visibility into on-chip behavior," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "Until recently, this has not been available on real-time oscilloscopes for the latest high-speed serial data specifications such as SuperSpeed USB or PCI Express 3.0. The introduction of IBIS-AMI models enables silicon vendors to model chip behavior and those models can be now used on Tektronix oscilloscopes instead of the less accurate reference equalization models."
Support for IBIS-AMI is included as part of the Serial Data Link Analysis Visualizer (SDLA Visualizer) package that provides a complete solution for de-embedding the effects of cables, fixtures and probes for silicon validation, system verification, backplane characterization, and embedded system performance. SDLA Visualizer also supports "what-if" channel analysis through simulating transmitter equalization and S-parameter scaling, enabling designers to predict system performance without the need for a physical channel model.
A significant advantage to using IBIS-AMI models is correlation with simulation results and confidence that the resulting measurements match system behavior. "Since simulations are often done before silicon or physical board are available, correlation between the simulation and oscilloscope measurements has been an ongoing challenge for our customers," said Brian Burdick, IC Analog Validation Engineer of LSI Corporation. "With the addition of IBIS-AMI support, oscilloscopes are now able to go well beyond simple waveform acquisition to can provide a better representation of silicon behavior for significant time and cost savings."
Availability & Pricing
The SDLA Visualizer for Tektronix MSO/DPO70000 oscilloscopes is available now worldwide and can be purchased for $11,000 U.S. MSRP.
Webinar: Addressing Next Generation Design Challenges with EDA and Measurement solutions
Tektronix and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. are teaming up to present a webinar titled, "Addressing Next Generation Design Challenges with EDA and Measurement solutions" on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. PST. This webinar will focus on the methodology of moving from the simulation environment to the lab and vice versa. Presenters will use an example of moving from PCIe Gen 3 to Gen 4 to help participants answer the question of how 8 Gbps hardware will work when the speed doubles. This new methodology will help engineers get the answers they need quickly. To register please visit http://info.tek.com/sdla-webinar-registration.html
Wondering what else Tektronix is up to? Check out the Tektronix Bandwidth Banter blog and stay up to date on the latest news from Tektronix on Twitter and Facebook.
About Tektronix
For more than sixty-five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at http://www.tektronix.com.
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TeamQuest Announces Keynote Speakers for ITSO Summit
Annual conference aimed at helping advance business and career through IT Optimization
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamQuest, a global leader in IT Service Optimization, has announced the lineup of keynote speakers for the upcoming ITSO Summit, which is being held April 27 - 30, 2014 in Palm Springs, CA. The ITSO Summit is the industry's only event focused on enabling organizations to achieve unmatched results by optimizing IT service cost, capacity, and performance.
The TeamQuest ITSO Summit creates a collaborative environment for both thinkers and doers in the IT Service Optimization space who strive to make a significant operational impact on the performance of their organizations. The ITSO Summit provides a forum for best practices and insights for successful IT Service Optimization from leading analysts, innovators, and experienced IT operators and gives participants an opportunity to network with industry in?uencers and peers.
Some of the key agenda items that will be discussed during the summit will include:
-- Learning techniques for keeping IT infrastructure running smoothly and
efficiently.
-- Gaining insights from experts and hearing new ideas from industry
leaders.
-- Discussing how others deal with real-world IT performance challenges and
successes, and seeing innovative new solutions in action.
In addition to the practitioner presentations and case study discussions, the ITSO summit will feature keynote speakers who will share their unique insights into the industry and the vision they have for IT service optimization. This year's keynote speakers include:
-- David J. Cappuccio is a Managing VP and Chief of Research for the
Infrastructure teams with Gartner, responsible for research in data
center design, construction and cost models, data center futures,
servers, power/cooling, green IT, and data center consolidation and
migration strategies. Mr. Cappuccio's experience extends more than 43
years in the technology arena, including financial services, IT
operations, market research and management consulting.
-- Bernd Harzog is the analyst at The Virtualization Practice for
Performance and Capacity Management and IT as a Service (Private Cloud).
Bernd is also the CEO and founder of APM Experts, a company that
provides strategic marketing services to vendors in the virtualization
performance management, and application performance management markets.
Prior to these two companies, Bernd was the CEO of RTO Software, the VP
Products at Netuitive, a General Manager at Xcellenet, and Research
Director for Systems Software at Gartner Group.
-- Mary Johnston Turner, Vice President of Enterprise Systems Management
Software for IDC, drives forecasts and analysis of many IT management
software markets including public and private cloud operations, data
center automation, virtualization management and performance and
availability management. She is a major contributor to IDC's annual IT
industry predictions process.
-- Pete Martinez is the Chairman and CEO of Game Changer Tec, a high tech
innovation collaboratory for advanced health research and services. An
international entrepreneur, he has led numerous high impact initiatives
in the areas of high tech, business consulting, healthcare, and
education. Martinez is a 32 year veteran of IBM, where he was Vice
President of Global Business Services and Senior Executive for IBM South
Florida.
"We are excited to continue our mission to provide individuals with the tools they need in order to obtain results by optimizing IT service cost, capacity, and performance," said TeamQuest Executive Vice President Terry Wisner. "The ITSO Summit is another example of TeamQuest's commitment to bringing organizations to the intersection of business performance and efficiency."
About TeamQuest Corporation
TeamQuest is the global leader in IT Service Optimization, delivering automated, comprehensive and real-time performance analysis covering everything from apps to servers to storage. TeamQuest software enables organizations to accurately analyze, predict, manage and measure the performance of highly dynamic, multi-vendor environments. Enterprises around the world trust TeamQuest solutions to proactively improve latency, mitigate financial risk, and reduce cost. For more information, please visit http://www.teamquest.com
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SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB - VOIS), has launched an updated website to better inform shareholders as progress is made and to allow for online purchases of The Company's thought-controlled software applications. The new site is now live and will have ongoing improvements made, including videos and updates on The Company's EEG/ BCI (Brain-Computer-Interface) headset currently in development. The new site can be accessed at http://www.MindSolutionsCorp.com.
The Company is determined to complete the micro EEG headset in development, which is designed to operate mobile smart phones and tablets through the power of your mind. The Company is approximately 80% complete with the device and is expected to fast-track the final stages of completion. Once launched, The Company will begin marketing the micro EEG headset along with The Company's thought-controlled software applications that are currently on the market. Mind Solutions expects to build a portfolio of additional software applications that operate off the proprietary EEG headset to become the premiere BCI platform on the market.
Mentor Graphics Design and Verification Tools Certified for TSMC 16nm FinFET Production
WILSONVILLE, Ore., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that its IC design to silicon solution has achieved certification for TSMC's Design Rule Manual (DRM) and SPICE model version 1.0 for its 16nm FinFET process. The certification includes tools in the Calibre® physical verification and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) platform, as well as the Olympus-SoC(TM) place and route system, the Pyxis(TM) custom IC design platform, and Eldo® SPICE simulator. Mentor also successfully demonstrated a complete 16nm FinFET digital flow using the Olympus-SoC and Calibre products and the ARM® Cortex®-A15 MPCore processor as the validation vehicle. The Mentor 16nm solutions are available now to support customers as they transition from test chips to full production 16nm FinFET design efforts.
The Olympus-SoC place and route system enables efficient design closure with complete support for all 16nm FinFET double patterning (DP), DRC and DFM rules, fin grid alignment for macros and standard cells, and Vt min-area rules support. The new flow also supports low-voltage hold time fixing, interconnect resistance minimization, signal EM fixing, MiM Cap extraction to address timing impact, and enhanced pin accessibility and routability.
The Calibre nmDRC(TM) platform supports design teams to ensure their designs meet process requirements. The SmartFill capability in Calibre YieldEnhancer, along with the other Mentor DFM products, Calibre LFD(TM) and Calibre CMPAnalyzer, were enhanced to meet TSMC-specified requirements for filling, lithography, and CMP simulations for 16FF.
The TSMC 16nm design kit offering for Mentor provides reliability checks based on the Calibre PERC(TM) product. This enables customers to analyze and correct issues like electrostatic discharge (ESD) and latch-up at both IP and full chip level using a common platform and set of checks regardless of the IP source.
To ensure accurate circuit simulation of FinFET devices, Mentor collaborated with TSMC on enhancement and certification of the high-performance Calibre xACT(TM) 2.5D and 3D extraction product, and FinFET device models in the Calibre nmLVS(TM) product.
The Pyxis custom IC design platform is extended to handle fin grids and provide a fin grid display, and to support guard rings, MOS abutment rules and design rule-driven (DRD) layout. The Eldo simulator has been upgraded to provide accurate FinFET device and circuit level modeling based on the latest BSIM-CMG and TMI models from TSMC.
"We've worked closely with TSMC to ensure our tools are ready for 16nm FinFET technology, including ongoing efforts with TSMC to optimize Calibre rule decks for the best turnaround time," said Joseph Sawicki, vice president and general manager of the Design to Silicon division at Mentor Graphics. "By jointly evolving our products to handle 16nm FinFET requirements, we minimize the learning curve and allow designers to leverage TSMC's offering to create differentiated value in their products."
"The longstanding working relationship between TSMC and Mentor has allowed us to address the design requirements of 16nm FinFET, while continuing to deliver production ready solutions against an aggressive technology roadmap," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "At each new node we are proving once again that ecosystem collaboration under Open Innovation Platform is critical to driving innovation for the semiconductor design industry."
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.15 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, Eldo and Calibre are registered trademarks and Pyxis, Olympus-SoC, LFD, xACT, PERC, nmDRC and nmLVS are trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
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CardFlight Wins Electronic Transactions Association's 2014 Technology Innovation Award
Provider of mobile POS technology recognized as leading innovator by international trade association representing the payments industry.
NEW YORK, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CardFlight has won the 2014 Technology Innovation Award from the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the global trade association representing companies that offer electronic transaction processing products and services. The Technology Innovation Award is presented annually to one company that makes significant advancements for the industry and has demonstrated results with a product that is currently available in the marketplace.
This announcement came on April 9(th) during the President's Dinner & Star Awards Gala in Las Vegas, NV, part of TRANSACT 14, the largest annual event hosted by the ETA. The ETA Star Awards are designed to recognize and showcase individuals and companies that have made a significant difference in the payments industry, whether through innovation, business practices, advocacy, or contributions to the association.
"On behalf of the entire CardFlight team, we're honored to win this award," said Derek Webster, Founder and CEO of CardFlight. "The rapidly growing use of tablets and smartphones creates opportunities across all aspects of commerce. Our company is focused on creating technology that helps others use mobile devices to accept credit card payments. We're grateful for the award and look forward to continuing to innovate in the months and years ahead."
Founded in 2013, CardFlight started when Derek Webster was trying to integrate card-swiping technology into his company's mobile application and realized that there was no easy way to do that. He decided to focus the company's energy to create a developer-friendly, easy-to-integrate software development kit (SDK) for adding swiped, card-present transactions into an app, realizing that there might be a big market given the popularity of mobile payments. Since then, CardFlight has provided technology to over 100 different customers building a wide range of mobile applications that include payment acceptance.
"The pace that mobile technology is evolving at is exhilarating. Our team at CardFlight works tirelessly to stay ahead across the changing landscape of iOS and Android devices," added Webster. "We're excited to be recognized by the ETA as a leading innovator and for our contributions to the payments industry. Creative and innovative technology is where the industry is heading and we are honored to be known as a company that is working to move the industry forward."
About CardFlight:
CardFlight is a leading provider of mobile POS technology and tools that makes it easy for anyone to accept swiped card-present payments in any mobile app with virtually any merchant account. They offer both turnkey mobile applications and robust software development kits (SDKs) for iOS/Android that can be incorporated into custom applications. CardFlight's platform also includes encrypted card readers and a payment gateway that supports over 20 different processors, to provide clients with complete mobile payments and mobile POS (mPOS) solutions. The company has raised over $1.6 million from leading venture capital firms and angel investors including ff Venture Capital, Payment Ventures, Apostolos Apostolakis, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Plug & Play Ventures, and Great Oaks Venture Capital. http://getcardflight.com
Mohu Dresses Up Free HDTV With New Leaf Metro Antenna
New compact antenna design gives cord-cutters a stylish and inexpensive way to enjoy their favorite over-the-air broadcast television shows
RALEIGH, N.C., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As the cord-cutting movement continues to grow, HDTV antenna maker Mohu is pushing the limits of antenna technology and design with the debut of its latest compact antenna model, Leaf Metro. A trendy new addition to the Company's popular Leaf antenna family, Leaf Metro delivers top performance in a stylish, small package. Its reversible black-and-white design dresses up any TV set, whether it's perched up high, hanging out by the window or adorning a wall. Leaf Metro is priced at $24.95 and is available for purchase in the Mohu Store.
Bulky and industrial is out; compact and stylish is in. With a growing number of consumers canceling expensive cable and satellite TV subscriptions, the indoor HDTV antenna is becoming a fixture in the modern home, apartment and dormitory. Traditional unsightly metal grid contraptions often associated with free over-the-air (OTA) TV are being replaced with thin, sleek models. With its latest Leaf Metro version, Mohu engineers are redefining the image of the antenna to suit a new, style-conscious generation of TV viewers.
"We believe in designing high-quality products tailored to the needs of those who are using them. Leaf Metro is an ideal option for our customers, many of whom are young, on a budget, and have limited space," said Mark Buff, president and co-founder of Mohu. "We're bringing them a product that's even smaller, snazzier and more affordable than our top-rated and especially popular Leaf 30 and Leaf 50 HDTV antennas, while delivering the excellent performance that is Mohu's standard."
Using the same advanced U.S. military antenna technology built into the Leaf product line, Leaf Metro provides consumers with free access to over-the-air broadcast TV in full 1080 HD. Its 25-mile reception radius captures uncompressed digital broadcast signals from major networks and local stations, enabling viewers to watch their favorite broadcast TV shows, news and sports for free and without a cable or satellite subscription. In addition to the Leaf Metro, Mohu offers a number of antenna designs with the style-conscious consumer in mind, including the original paper-thin Mohu Leaf and designer edition Mohu Curve.
Consumers interested in further enhancing their cord-cutting experience may combine a Leaf Metro or other Mohu antenna with their preferred streaming services and web video with the soon-to-be-released Mohu Channels, the device that combines OTA TV broadcasts, streaming apps and web video content into a simple, customizable TV channel guide.
To learn more about the best HDTV antenna for individual needs, consumers can visit Mohu's TV-For-Free web tool (http://www.gomohu.com) to discover the free over-the-air channels available in their area, and select the antenna that best meets their taste, location and budget.
About Mohu
Mohu is a consumer electronics manufacturer dedicated to translating technology into common-sense products. Since introducing the world's first and top-selling paper-thin Leaf Antenna in 2011, Mohu has helped to lead the "cord-cutting" movement in the United States, saving customers more than $220 million by reducing or eliminating costly monthly cable and satellite bills. Available at major retailers and ecommerce sites, Mohu offers a full line of high-quality, easy-to-install and cost-effective HDTV antenna products. For more information, visit http://www.gomohu.com.
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Sony Electronics Offers a Full 4K Ultra HD Home Entertainment Experience with New BRAVIA® 4K TV Line-Up, Media Player and Content Options
SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics continues to expand its robust 4K ecosystem by announcing today pricing and availability for its new BRAVIA 4K Ultra HD TV Line-up, a new 4K media player and new 4K content options. The new line-up of 4K Ultra HD TVs offers a 4K option for virtually any consumer, and are all optimized to support 4K content from Video Unlimited(TM) 4K, Netflix® and more. The new content and hardware offer consumers more 4K choices than ever before.
"We continue to be the only company that offers a complete line-up of consumer 4K products, including TVs, front projectors, cameras and camcorders, while also leading the industry in providing 4K content. Sony's new 4K Ultra HD TVs, 4K media player and new 4K content offerings continue to strengthen our growing ecosystem," said Mike Fasulo, president at Sony Electronics. "We strongly believe 4K is the future for entertainment and we remain committed to leading the 4K movement, from lens to living room, in a way that only a company like Sony can."
About BRAVIA 4K Ultra HD TVs
First launched at CES, Sony's three new series and total of nine models of its 4K Ultra HD TV line-up are available now for pre-sale and will be in market in June. The XBR-X950B series will retail for a suggested price of $7,999 for the 65" class and $24,999 for the 85" class. The XBR-X900B will retail for a suggested price of $3,999, $4,999 and $8,999 for the 55" class, 65" class and 79" class models. Lastly, the XBR-X850B series, which will be available in 49", 55" and 65" and 70" class screen sizes for $2,099 (49" class), $2,999 (55" class), $3,999 (65" class) and $5,499 (70"class).
The new line-up of 4K Ultra HD TVs gives consumers more 4K Ultra HD TV options than ever before. Using a combination of unique Sony technologies, these models offer a superior picture quality than standard 4K resolution. Sony's 4K X Reality(TM) PRO picture engine can upscale a variety of content regardless of source to beautiful 4K resolution, while TRILUMINOS(TM) Display's wide color spectrum works in unison to reproduce lifelike color, a heightened sense of depth and accurate shading to ensure the highest quality picture. Sony's X-tended Dynamic Range PRO technology provides a screen with higher peak brightness and deeper blacks to deliver a truly brilliant picture quality.
In addition, each new 4K Ultra HD TV incorporates Sony's ClearAudio+ digital signal processing for improved high-quality audio. ClearAudio+(TM) combines a variety of Sony technologies to create an immersive experience with clear vocals and a wide range of sound. An optional wireless subwoofer (model SWF-BR100) is available to create a richer audio experience, delivering powerful bass from the TV for a simple and stylish home theater experience.
Gamers can bring the immersive world of PlayStation® directly to the TV with PlayStation(TM) Now. Users can discover and play PlayStation®3 games, all streamed directly to the TV and played by connecting a DUALSHOCK®3 controller to the TV.
All new models support HDMI® 2.0 standard, giving them the ability to display 4K/60p content, and incorporate a decoder to support the latest HEVC codec decoding and can playback 4K/60p content and Internet streaming services. The TVs are also compatible with MHL 3.0 which supports 4K output from smartphones and tablets.
The flagship XBR-X950B series comes in 85" and 65" class screen sizes and incorporates all the best of Sony's technologies for an unparalleled picture quality. This model uses X-tended Dynamic Range PRO technology, driven by direct LED arrays which are arranged in the backside of the panel, to achieve a much wider dynamic range of brightness, with higher peaks and deeper blacks, using a unique backlighting algorithm to further enhance picture quality.
The XBR-X900B series comes in 79", 65" and 55" class screen sizes and implements X-tended Dynamic Range technology driven by Edge LED arrays arranged along the side of the panel, as well as an innovative structural design with a new, iconic Wedge form factor. The new innovative structural design, with its iconic Wedge shape, increases capacity to incorporate larger speakers, which provide a deeper, more powerful sound, unprecedented for a flat-screen TV. It also maintains a slim profile that works with traditional wall mounts, and the slim, adjustable TV stand accommodates large or small tables.
This year Sony is also launching an entry-level 4K Ultra HD TV, the XBR-X850B series.
About 4K Ultra HD Media Player
The largest collection of 4K feature films and TV episodes for the home is now available on the new 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X10). The 4K Ultra HD Media Player gives consumers the ability to download, stream and store the latest 4K content in one future-ready box. Users can download hundreds of titles from Video Unlimited(TM) 4K, stream 4K content from Netflix® and playback everything on their Sony 4K Ultra HD TV. The Media Player offers 1 TB of built-in storage and also supports TRILUMINOS(TM) Color for rich and deep color. The Media Player is compatible with any Sony 4K Ultra HD TV, and is ideal for customers looking to upgrade their current 4K TVs to support the latest in 4K technologies. The 4K Media Player with Video Unlimited 4K will be available for purchase this summer.
More 4K Content than Ever Before
Video Unlimited 4K, the world's largest library of 4K content for the home, now offers over 200 titles.
The Video Unlimited 4K service offers a wide variety of fan favorite and new release titles in full 4K resolution from Sony Pictures. This lineup includes recent box office successes such as American Hustle and The Monuments Men, as well as future titles like The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Annie (2014)--which are planned to be available on the service following their upcoming theatrical releases. In addition to the latest theatrical titles, Video Unlimited 4K also features ongoing episodes of the hit TV series The Blacklist in full 4K. Over 50 titles are available to consumers at no charge.
Sony's new 4K Ultra HDTVs will also be able to easily access new 4K content from Netflix, the world's leading internet television network with over 40 million members in more than 40 countries worldwide. 4K content available from Netflix will begin with Netflix original "House of Cards" season 2.
Sony and FIFA are collaborating on a range of 4K initiatives at the 2014 FIFA World Cup(TM) including producing three full matches in 4K. Sony and FIFA will jointly produce the Official 2014 FIIFA World Cup Film in 4K, which will include a selection of games, including the final match. US viewers will be able to enjoy the 4K/60p promotional trailers for the Official 4K Film on Sony's 4K Ultra HD TVs at Sony stores and retailers nationwide.
The new TVs also have access to PlayMemories Online(TM) and 500px. Photos uploaded to PlayMemories from your smart phone, tablet, and PC are automatically organized so that you will be able to access them easily and enjoy them in clear and beautiful 4K quality. With 500px, a premier photo community, customers can access and enjoy high-quality 4K photos from around the world easily, through their TV.
Sony's is also enhancing the new 4K Ultra HDTVs' user experience with "One-Flick Entertainment," a new way to view content. With the number of shows and movies customers can view on TV consistently increasing, "One-Flick Entertainment" offers a new style of viewing which allows anyone to quickly select and enjoy content, including TV shows, movies, network content and personal photos.
Pre-sales for the new 4K Ultra HDTVs begins today. For more information, please visit http://www.sony.com/4KTV.
New Product Offering by Network Hardware Resale Offers Customers Tier 1 Quality Memory at a Fraction of OEM Price
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Network Hardware Resale, the world's leading provider of pre-owned and new networking solutions, has announced that they will be launching new branded memory with an exclusive buy-back promotion to new and existing customers. The introduction of the new product line provides customers with access to the highest quality server memory on the market as they continue to develop their current data centers.
Network Hardware Resale's Certified Memory provides customers with a significant cost savings in latest generation while also providing a Tier 1 product. Network Hardware Resale's full selection of server memory are offered at a significant discount off traditional OEM prices, and are tested and verified across a wide range of products and platforms. All testing and order management processes for Network Hardware Resale memory products adhere to ISO9001 and TL9000 standards, ensuring the highest standards in equipment testing, customer care, order fulfillment and are covered by a lifetime warranty.
"We are continually evolving to meet customers' networking and maintenance needs," said Mike Sheldon, President and CEO of Network Hardware Resale. "With the launch of our Network Hardware Resale Certified Memory, we can supply our customers with a top of the line product to support their current infrastructure. With the rise in SDN and the popularity of virtualization, our memory business continues to gain momentum. We provide clients with the best in network efficiency, reliability and satisfaction."
Network Hardware Resale Certified Tier 1-approved DDR3 Memory is compatible with all major server manufacturers including HP, Dell, IBM, Cisco, Supermicro, with advanced replacement warranty.
Network Hardware Resale will be running their buy-back promotion from April 15(th) through May 31(st). Customers can receive a credit at point of sale for any old or unused 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB DIMMs when purchasing a new NHR Certified Memory upgrade.
About Network Hardware Resale
Network Hardware Resale is the world's leading provider of pre-owned and new networking and data center solutions. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the company is an independent reseller of new and pre-owned equipment from Cisco, Juniper, HP, IBM and other manufacturers. As a Premier member of Dell's PartnerDirect Program and as an Elite Partner of Arista Networks, Network Hardware Resale also provides customers with access to new equipment at the best prices.
Network Hardware Resale also offers NetSure® Maintenance Program, a complete and customizable network maintenance solution and affordable alternative to traditional OEM maintenance. The company offers IT asset recovery, network monitoring and technical support services as well as a complete line of OEM and branded optical transceivers, memory, cable and accessories.
Founded in 1986, Network Hardware Resale provides global organizations quality and reliable networking and data center equipment, solutions, and services with access to personalized technical and sales support from its Santa Barbara, Dallas, New York City, Amsterdam, London, Tokyo, and Singapore locations.
Panasonic P31 - Best Priced Android Smartphone Designed to "Play Life Ur Way"
NEW DELHI, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
India is a booming market for the telecommunications industry and provides immense
opportunities for handset manufacturers today. The smartphone market continues to drive
the overall growth for the phone market - given that there is a huge potential for its
penetration in India. Various factors contributing to this market include a large
availability of affordable devices appended by application stores which are continuously
increasing the 'wow' factor as they help increase smartphone utility and user experience.
Even though the Indian smartphone market is on a high growth path, the country still
offers enormous possibilities for newer players to enter and garner the best of the
prospects offered by this space. In line with this, having a first-hand understanding of
the marketplace and after a detailed understanding of the consumer requirements, Panasonic
India conducted a thorough study and with its strong focus on India, the brand marked its
entry in the smartphone market with the launch of the P51, this was very soon followed by
a series of launches by the company continuously enhancing its market offering.
Encouraged by the success of its previous smartphones in the Indian market, Panasonic,
the global leader in consumer technologies, has recently unveiled its latest smartphone -
P31. This latest offering from the company is developed in-line with the brand's promise
and tag line "Play Life, Ur Way" showcasing its proficiency to innovate and offer its
customers with unique software and hardware based features specifically designed for the
Indian market.
Panasonic P31 is the latest addition to 'P' series of smartphones dedicated to the
Phablet category. P31 is 12.7cm (5), 1.3GHz Quad Core smartphone, running on Android[TM]
4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with 8MP Full HD capable autofocus camera and 2000 mAh battery. The
smartphone is already available to consumers in India at the best price of Rs. 11,990.
This is the best priced android smart phone under Rs 15000.
With the launch of Panasonic P31, Panasonic has introduced its "Play Life" bouquet of
features giving the customers a customizable user experience, where smartphone understands
gestures, organizes users music library, let's one multi-task while watching videos,
switches the smartphone modes to ensure that one never runs out of battery and many more.
Innovation enhanced through applications and design
Panasonic also introduced the 'Heat-Sink' design based feature for maintaining device
temperature through controlled heat dissipation, which is a major concern nowadays, as we
see a huge increase in heating-up of devices due the increase in the CPU clock speed and
multimedia usage.
Panasonic P31 is promoted by the youth brand ambassador Varun Dhawan, the actor of
Main Tera Hero and Student of the Year film fame.
With the launch of these devices, Panasonic India is assured of the fact that its new
offerings will deliver a remarkable mobile experience to its consumers. Syndicating great
functionality and design, accompanied by a comprehensive system of applications, Panasonic
India is positive that their consumers will yet again repose their faith in the company
for 'A Better Life, A Better World'.
Owl Computing Technologies Launches Next Generation Hardware for Large Plants and Robust Operations
Higher bandwidth enables increased transfer capacity
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl Computing Technologies, Inc., a network security solutions provider, is proud to announce the launch of its next generation hardware for secure data transfer, the OPDS 1000.
The OPDS 1000 allows for transfer speeds up to 1 gigabit (125MB) per second and is fully compatible with the Owl multi-purpose software applications for ease of upgrade.
The OPDS family of Owl network security solutions supports multiple data types & formats concurrently across a single compact, rack-mountable 1U (1.75" high) chassis that integrates Owl-proprietary DualDiode Technology®, a proprietary data diode.
OPDS supports all major industrial database historian interfaces for the timely & resilient replication of time-series tags, events, & alerts to external business and engineering networks. SCADA telemetry, Modbus PLC secure data transfer, & OPC Compliant interfaces are supported. OPDS offers a full suite of file transfer options -- from batch formats through file transfer employing secure, encrypted TCP/IP. Owl's Virtualscreen View Service is operator initiated for continuous presentation of process control HMI view for system diagnostics & monitoring an external party such as an equipment vendor.
Dr. Ron Mraz, Owl President and Founder said, "Customers can now obtain the same multi-purpose software capability in easy-to-install and operate 'appliances' with transfer rates from 10 megabits (1MB) per second to 1000 megabits (125MB) per second."
For more information about Owl's range of cybersecurity products visit http://www.owlcti.com.
About Owl Computing Technologies, Inc.
Owl Computing Technologies is the leading source for next generation cybersecurity. Owl's DualDiode Technology®, a proprietary data diode, has been successfully deployed in solutions across government, military and critical infrastructure networks. Owl's hardware-enforced security technology enables secure, reliable and robust information sharing for streaming data and files of all sizes and data types.
DODOcase Celebrates Earth Day with Limited-Edition Collection of Disneynature "Bears" Cases
DODOcase to launch line of custom designed iPad Air cases, iPad mini cases and iPhone 5/5S cases to support Disneynature's new big-screen adventure film "Bears" and the National Park Foundation.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DODOcase, the creator of the original book-bound iPad case, announced today its collaboration with Disneynature for the upcoming film "Bears," a new True Life Adventure about a year in the life of a bear family in the Alaska Peninsula. Featuring unique graphics from the movie, the limited-edition iPad Air cases, iPad mini cases and iPhone 5/5S cases launch on the DODOcase website today. DODOcase will contribute 20% of every sale to the National Park Foundation.
"Nature has always been a huge source of inspiration for all the craftsmen here at DODOcase," said DODOcase CEO Craig Dalton. "So creating a custom DODOcase to celebrate the 'Bears' movie and support the National Park Foundation was a lot of fun."
Like all DODOcase products, the exclusive Disneynature iPad Air cases, iPad mini cases and iPhone 5/5S cases are handcrafted at the DODOcase workshop in San Francisco. They are made using traditional bookbinding techniques featuring high quality book cloth exterior and a sustainable, strength-tested bamboo tray on the interior. The "Bears" iPad Air cases and iPad mini cases include scenes and graphics directly from the movie, which opens in theaters on April 18(th), 2014.
"The DODOcase design allows moviegoers to bring 'Bears' with them wherever they go," said Paul Baribault, vice president, marketing, The Walt Disney Studios. "It also gives fans of nature another opportunity to contribute to the conservation of these animals and their habitats in a fun, unique way."
About DODOcase
DODOcase founded in 2010, has a mission rooted in preserving traditional crafts from extinction, and each product is handmade in San Francisco by talented craftsmen using bookbinding and sewing techniques. Known for its Original book-bound iPad case, the company has grown to include a line of canvas and leather goods, and continues to find ways to connect tradition and technology. Follow DODOcase on Instagram @dodocase, Twitter @dodosays, Pinterest and Facebook.
About the "Bears" Movie
Disneynature's new True Life Adventure "Bears" showcases the epic story of a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life's most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting -- but risky -- as the cubs' playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches. "Bears" captures the fast-moving action and suspense of life in one of the planet's last great wildernesses -- Alaska! Directed by Alastair Fothergill ("Earth," "African Cats" and "Chimpanzee") and Keith Scholey ("African Cats"), and narrated by John C. Reilly, "Bears" arrives in theatersApril 18, 2014, to celebrate Earth Day.
Chile's famous cartoon Condorito and his friends have a surprise for
you! Enter the Laugh with Toon Boom Condorito Contest, organized with Editorial Televisa Chile and World Editors, and be
eligible to win great prizes. The submission deadline is June 16, 2014.
Toon Boom Condorito for iPad and Android will be free during the contest period, so make
sure to participate and spread the word.
About Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Toon Boom Animation Inc. (toonboom.com), a Corus(®) Entertainment Inc. company and a 2012 and 2005 Primetime Emmy
Engineering Award recipient, is the worldwide leader in digital content
and animation creation software, delivering products and services
online to its global community. Toon Boom carries user-friendly
applications for all, catering to children, home users, creative
professionals as well as students, educators and schools. Toon Boom is
fully dedicated to education and goes far beyond just developing
technology and curriculums that enhance the classroom experience. Toon
Boom is an influential advocate of bringing industry and education
together, while partnering with value-added partners to help students
achieve their goals.
At the high-end studio level, Toon Boom offers a wide product range from
powerful pre-production tools to leading-edge animation production
solutions. Relying on its extensive expertise in animation production,
Toon Boom provides consulting services in the fields of optimization,
pipeline integration, production assistance and custom development.
New ownership creates strong brand positioning that includes competitive product roadmap
MIAMI, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon Networks, main distributor of electronic and technology products, announces the return of CONTOUR to the POV camera market. The company also announced that it will be the Exclusive Distributor for Latin America and the Middle East of CONTOUR´s line of products and accessories.
CONTOUR, pioneers of the action sports camera industry, is now under new ownership and is once again a key contender in the Point of View (POV) camera market. After completing a financial overhaul, reorganizing its plans for new product innovation and building a framework for vastly improved distribution, CONTOUR is back on the map as a legitimate player in the POV world.
CONTOUR is already focused on regaining market share through select distributors worldwide. The brand's financial outlook is solid with key retailers committing to the product line in every target market.
"The aim is clear--we want to create a world class company to support this world class product," said Danny Lysenko, CEO of CONTOUR. "While recovering CONTOUR's position in the market, we'll continue the long tradition of being at the forefront of innovation and bringing to market beautifully simple, yet ultimately professional cameras."
In the coming months CONTOUR plans to launch new cameras that feature the same award winning, streamlined styling that has set its products apart for more than a decade. With industry-leading technology that includes a one-touch locking record switch, laser alignment system and 270-degree rotating lens, the new CONTOUR cameras will deliver unsurpassed digital clarity and easy-to-use convenience that will ensure every moment of adventure is captured.
The company's return to the market is punctuated by the re-launch of its website that currently offers the Contour+2 with wireless smartphone connectivity, the waterproof ROAM2 and a full range of accessories. Visit contour.com for pricing and details.
While the new ownership and management are excited to move forward, they recognize that some consumers may have warranty issues. Those affected are encouraged to contact CONTOUR's support team at support@contour.com, place 'Warranty' in the subject line and include an RMA number. Further details can be found by clicking the Warranties & Service tab located under the Support section of the website.
About CONTOUR?? -- CONTOUR IS SIMPLY BETTER
?Based in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Mountains, CONTOUR is a pioneer of the Point of View (POV) camera market and boasts a rich history of making simple to use, dependable products. Defined by a "form follows function" philosophy, CONTOUR cameras feature a sleek, low profile design, easy to operate controls and a secure and durable proprietary rail connection system. Whether in the water, snow, dirt or flying through the sky, the world's top adventurers choose to tell their stories using CONTOUR. For more information on the latest products, team activities and dealer locations, please visit contour.com.
About Icon Networks
Based in Miami, United States, Icon Networks is an American company that distributes, markets and acts as representative of some of the leading brands in the technology and communications sector. Icon Networks has focused on developing a system geared to the new generation of channels and technology providers, using an innovative method that connects channels and manufacturers, enabling its clients to reach their goals through global sales programs.
Mobeam Technology Embedded In New Samsung Galaxy S5 Smartphone
-- $350 in Offers from Supermarkets, Pharmacies, Retail and Sporting Goods Stores, Office Supplies and Home Improvement Stores
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mobeam announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone is the latest mobile device embedded with Mobeam's beaming capabilities. The Palo Alto company also revealed that consumers will be able to use its popular Beep'nGo( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobeam.beepngo&referrer=utm_source%3Dbeepngo-web-page%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_content%3Dbeepngo%26utm_campaign%3D1pointzerolaunch ) mobile app on the Galaxy S5 through Galaxy Gifts( http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys5/galaxygifts.html ), with offers that can save S5 users over $350 per month from Macy's, Staples, BJ's Wholesale Club, and major Consumer Package Goods companies. Customers simply bring Beep'nGo with them wherever they shop to take advantage of coupons from major department stores, local retailers, and specialty service providers. With Beep'nGo, there's no need for plastic cards or paper coupons -- it is the only app you can use anywhere you shop, including your local supermarket, pharmacy, retail and sporting goods stores, office supplies and home improvement stores! There will be additional local features based on your zip code, for example, a special offer for Beep'nGo users from Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes.
"The Galaxy S5 literally pays for itself with the offers from the biggest brands available in Mobeam's Beep'nGo. This is yet another example of how Samsung has set this revolutionary mobile device apart from the competition," said Mobeam President and CEO, Kang M. Lee. "More consumers than ever before will be able to easily redeem coupons, use gift, loyalty and membership cards anywhere they shop. With Mobeam's technology on your phone, you never forget your loyalty cards at home, or have to deal with wallets and purses overstuffed with membership cards or coupons."
By the end of 2014, Mobeam's technology will be on an estimated 100 million mobile devices and available in over 180 countries. The patented technology from Mobeam took second place( http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2419379,00.asp ) at CTIA 2013 Emerging Technology (E-Tech) awards in the Mobile Apps - Money - Payments, Banking, Mobile Commerce, Shopping and Rewards category.
In 2012, Mobeam partnered with Procter & Gamble in a joint effort to create the first-ever completely mobile couponing system. This initiative brings consumers one-step closer to phasing out paper coupons entirely.
Jim Cramer host of CNBC's Mad Money recently said( http://www.mobeam.com/mobeam-is-heating-up ), "Mobeam is changing the way we spend money. That's what's key. It brings us one step closer to a future where you literally use your phone for everything."
According to Forrester Research, mobile commerce is expected to reach $31 billion by 2016, growing at a 39 percent annual rate.
Last March, Mobeam launched on the Samsung Galaxy S4( http://www.mobeam.com/press-releases/samsung ), making it the world's first smartphone able to beam barcodes at millions of checkout registers all over the world. In September 2013, it was announced that Mobeam technology would also be embedded on the new Galaxy Note 3. Samsung has said retailers prefer traditional barcodes( http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/2/27/4035064/samsung-wallet-app-apple-passbook-features ), because they do not have to install any new infrastructure. It also saves consumers time and money by simplifying their overall shopping experience.
Mobeam, Inc. is transforming mobile commerce with its unique and patented light based communications technology. The company was recently named one of the hottest technology companies in San Francisco for 2013 by business research firm Lead411. Mobeam also took second place( http://www.mobeam.com/mobeam-and-samsung-win-big-at-ctia-13 ) in CTIA's 2013 E-Tech awards for Payments, Banking, Mobile Commerce, Shopping and Rewards. Overcoming the technical barrier preventing mobile phones from interacting with laser scanners at checkout, Mobeam's technology provides universal access at point of sale (POS), enabling the transmission of coupons, loyalty offers, gift cards, tickets and other barcode data at retailers worldwide. Mobeam's technology creates new capabilities for existing mobile phone designs, and requires no changes to retailer POS infrastructure. Mobeam is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif. For more information, visit http://www.mobeam.com.
Broadcom Low-Power Applications Processor Enables World's First Cloud-Connected Robotic Sprinkler System
New Droplet Sprinkler System Leverages Advanced Embedded Processing to Cut Household Water Consumption in Half
IRVINE, Calif., April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its low-power applications processor is the technology behind an innovative new product designed to dramatically reduce water consumption. The Droplet Robotic Sprinkler leverages real-time data from more than 10,000 weather stations, millions of square miles of soil samples and comprehensive plant biological information to make intelligent decisions on when, where and how much water to deliver. Broadcom's cost-optimized, low-power BCM2835 provided the processing performance and low power required to deliver this industry first innovation. For more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom.
With water rates doubling in the US and a serious drought in many areas, consumers are seeking ways to conserve water and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Easily configured via Wi-Fi on any mobile device, Droplet can cut overall household water use in half, while reducing sprinkler system consumption up to 90 percent. In addition to substantial consumer cost savings, each sprinkler system has the potential to save thousands of gallons of fresh water per year. Enabled by Broadcom's low-power, single-chip media processor, Droplet also dramatically reduces energy costs, consuming on average just 30 cents per month in electricity.
"Droplet is the world's first smart sprinkler system that combines the latest technology in robotics, cloud computing and connected services to transform the way sprinkler systems function. Being first-to-market was a critical requirement and provides a significant advantage in the consumer market," said Steve Fernholz, Droplet Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Broadcom's single-chip solution provided the intelligence and straightforward development platform we needed to get to market quickly with an innovative product that will ultimately benefit consumers and the environment alike."
The evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) is driving significant growth and opportunities in a variety of end markets segments and analysts expect the home automation market to reach $16.4B by 2019(2) as consumer demand for automated control of the home continues to rise. Broadcom's single-chip solutions provide leading IoT innovators with the advanced embedded ecosystem needed to significantly reduce time-to-market while lowering overall system cost and power consumption.
"The Droplet Robotic Sprinkler is a prime example of how our low power solutions are inspiring innovation in a broad spectrum of products and market segments," said Leo Azevedo, Broadcom Associate Product Line Director, Mobile & Wireless Group. "Our low-cost, highly integrated, power-efficient chips and open source software provide the embedded community with the low-power profile and ease-of use needed to get to market quickly."
Key Features: Droplet Robotic Sprinkler
-- Combination water timer, smart controller and targeted sprinkler head
-- Easy to set up and manage via smartphone, tablet or laptop
-- Advanced logic leverages real-time weather data, soil information and
plant species data
Key Features: Broadcom(®) BCM2835 Applications Processor
-- Optimized for use in mobile and embedded applications
-- Low power design with dual-core VideoCore® IV multimedia co-processor
-- Simplified development enabled through open source community software
Availability
The Droplet Robotic Sprinkler is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. Broadcom's BCM2835 applications processor is now available in production volume.
For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or visit Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS Feed.
Resources
(1 )Droplet Blog
(2 )Transparency Market Research Oct 2013
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom(®), the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo, and VideoCore® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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New solution uses Italtel products Embrace and NetMatch to enable easy and
cost-effective enterprise communication based on an integrated architecture for
interoperability using different technologies
Italtel, a leading telecommunications company in Next Generation Networks, Value Added
Services and global IP-IP communication, today launched a new product called Collaboration
At Work aimed at solving interoperability challenges.
The new solution was unveiled by Italtel during 'The New Collaboration Age: beyond
cost reduction for a smarter job', an event organized by Italtel and taking place at the
new Unicredit Tower Hall in Milan. Speakers included Valentina Aprea, Council Member of
Lombardy Region, Paolo Cederle, CEO of Unicredit Business Integrated Solutions, Stefano
Pileri, Italtel CEO, Stefano Mainetti, Professor at Politecnico Milano, and Maurizio
Tondi, Head of Market Development EMEA at Italtel.
"Unified Communication and Collaboration is a strategic lever for the growth
ofenterprise businesses," commented Stefano Pileri, CEO of Italtel. "We have designed and
created the solution Collaboration At Work to leverage our key values and assets; the
capacity to design and produce innovative products that integrate market solutions, solid
partnerships with key technology leaders, certified engineers and ourvast test plants for
monitoring and testing of end-to-end network services. This solution and the products it
is based onwhich are experiencing growing success in the market,are the result of our
capacity to be innovative and bring that innovation rapidly in field."
Collaboration At Work is designed to provide significant cost reduction while
introducing interoperability among communication tools already present in an enterprise
and mobile access with no localization limits. Today companies aiming to achieve this have
a multitude of different collaboration technologies at their disposal that are separated.
Moreover, most companies are connected in an expensive and obsolete way to public
networks. This solution integrates and fine-tunes the technologies in a best-of-breed
logical way, adds new ones based on web technologies and innovates the way companies
interconnect to public networks whilst allowing an overall cost reduction of about 50% for
telecommunication services.
"Lombardy is one of the regions in Europe with the highest number of companies active
in the ICT and Communication segments," said Valentina Aprea, Council Member of Lombardy
Region for Education, Training and Labour. "In a particularly critical period for the ICT
sector, it is fundamental to givespecific attention to high tech companies that represent
a real value for the Region and for Italyin order to support the sector through a joint
action. For this reason we particularly appreciate that Italtel has concentrated its
R&Dlabs in Lombardy. More specifically, we consider of the highest relevance the
commitment of Italtel into supporting R&D activities and developing a new solution, like
'Collaboration At Work'".
Ease of use is a key feature of Collaboration At Work with the same user experience
required to manage a video-communication as for a simple voice call due to the operating
activities being extremely fast and easy. Each employee is identified by a single number,
even though they can be reached at the same time on more than one device and can switch
the call from one device to another. When several users are required to attend a remote
videoconference, the solution allows the use of different technologies and terminals,
enabling material to be shared with all clients and on all terminals.
Collaboration At Work also offers important advantages to external stakeholder's
ecosystems which can access real-time enterprise services via web browsers by using
Italtel's Embrace product based on WebRTC technology. A supplier, for example, which needs
to contact the purchase department of a company using Collaboration At Work can consult a
personalized and dedicated telephone book and make a video-call through the browser. The
solution can be fully integrated with enterprise Contact Center systems and supports BYOD
management.
Italtel designs, develops, implements solutions for NGN and NGS; Professional Services
dedicated to the design and maintenance of networks; IT System Integration Services;
Network Integration and migration activities. Italtel counts among its customers more than
40 of the world's top TLC Operators and SPs. In Italy Italtel is also reference partner of
Enterprises and Public Sector for the deployment of IP Next-Generation Networks and for
the development of multimedia convergent services for their customers. Italtel is present
in 25 countries including France, UK, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Poland, United Arab
Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Argentina, Brazil. http://www.italtel.com.
Panasonic P31 - Best Priced Android Smartphone Designed to "Play Life Ur Way"
NEW DELHI, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
India is a booming market for the telecommunications industry and provides immense
opportunities for handset manufacturers today. The Smartphone market continues to drive
the overall growth for the phone market- given there is a huge potential for its
penetration in India. Various factors contributing to this market include a large
availability of affordable devices appended by application stores which are continuously
increasing the 'wow' factor as they help increase smartphone utility and user experience.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
Even though the Indian Smartphone market is on a high growth path, the country still
offers enormous possibilities for newer players to enter and garner the best of the
prospects offered by this space. In line with this, having a first-hand understanding of
the marketplace and after a detailed understanding of the consumer requirements, Panasonic
India conducted a thorough study and with its strong focus on India, the brand marked its
entry in the Smartphone market with the launch of the P51, this was very soon followed by
a series of launches by the company continuously enhancing its market offering.
Encouraged by the success of its previous Smartphones in the Indian Market, Panasonic,
the global leader in consumer technologies, has recently unveiled its latest smartphone
-P31. This latest offering from the company is developed in line with the brand's promise
& tag line "Play Life, Ur Way" showcasing its proficiency to innovate and offer its
customers with unique software & hardware based features specifically designed for the
Indian market.
Panasonic P31 is the latest addition to the "P" series of smartphones dedicated to the
Phablet category. P31 is 12.7cm (5), 1.3GHz Quad Core smartphone, running on AndroidTM
4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) with 8MP Full HD capable Autofocus camera & 2000 mAh battery. The
smartphone is already available to consumers in India at the best price of Rs.11, 990.
This is the best priced android smartphone under Rs 15000.
With the launch of Panasonic P31, Panasonic has introduced its "Play Life" bouquet of
features, giving customers a customizable user experience, where the smartphone
understands gestures, organizes the user's music library, lets one multi-task while
watching videos, switches the smartphone modes to ensure that one never runs out of
battery & many more.
Innovation enhanced through Applications & Design
Panasonic, with its latest smartphone launch, introduced "Play Life" UI with four core
innovative features where the smartphone understands gestures with its "Gesture Play",
draw-to-unlock gesture-based feature, lets you multi-task while you play videos, with its
innovative "Pop-i Player", organizes music with "Music cafe" & switches battery use modes
with its "Ultimate Saver" feature.
Panasonic also introduced the "Heat-Sink" design-based feature for maintaining device
temperature through controlled heat dissipation, which is a major concern nowadays, as we
see a huge increase in heating-up of devices due to the increase in the CPU clock speed &
multimedia usage.
Panasonic P31 is promoted by the youth brand ambassador Varun Dhawan, the actor of
Main Tera Hero & Student of the Year film fame.
With the launch of these devices, Panasonic India is assured of the fact that its new
offerings will deliver a remarkable mobile experience to its consumers. Syndicating great
functionality and design, accompanied by a comprehensive system of applications, Panasonic
India is positive that their consumers will yet again repose their faith in the company
for A Better Life, A Better World.
Brandworkz Releases Software Version 6.1 With New Features and UI Improvements
LONDON, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Brandworkz, the marketing and brand management software
[http://www.brandworkz.com/features ] company, has released software version 6.1 which
includes a new Order Widget, 'Hot Folder' feature, Social Collaboration and further UI
improvements as well as bug fixes.
The new features in the 6.1 release help marketing and brand assets to be shared
faster and more accurately internally and externally. The UI improvements continue the
work Brandworkz is doing to make the software as simple and intuitive as possible.
Social Collaboration, launched separately on 2nd April, is part of the 6.1 release and
is now available to all clients.
Hot Folder feature
The Hot Folder allows users to assign a folder on the operating system of the
Brandworkz server so that any file added to that folder into will be imported
automatically into the Brandworkz platform, including any IPTC or XMP metadata embedded in
the file or in an associated sidecar file.
For example, a user can add keywords to assets in a 3rd party application such as
Adobe Bridge, then FTP the assets to the hot folder on the Brandworkz server, and these
assets will become available in Brandworkz.
Users may also have assets that originate in a 3rd party application which needs to be
available in Brandworkz. This application can be configured to transfer the files to the
Hot Folder on the Brandworkz server and they will automatically become available for
end-users in the platform.
Order Widget
The Order Widget allows users to order stock items such as merchandising pieces. This
would typically be part of a Brandworkz Workflow where the final screen allows the user to
choose which product to order as well as the quantity and delivery location.
UI improvements
- Simplified steps for moving assets and folders to a different location
- Each job or project in the Workflow system can be assigned a sequential job
number
- Every page within an InDesign file can be thumbnailed
- Simplified download of assets when using Internet Explorer or Safari browsers
Bug Fixes
A large number of bugs have been fixed in the system.
Andrew Twitchett, Head of Development at Brandworkz says "Software release 6.1
strengthens the Brandworkz platform and makes it easier for marketers and brand managers
to control marketing resources and operations. With Hot Folder, Order Widget and Social
Collaboration, this release helps move the platform to the next level. These are exciting
times at Brandworkz!"
Editors' Notes:
Brandworkz is used by marketers and brand managers to centralise marketing management
processes, reduce costs and improve productivity. A cloud-based platform, it is used by
Red Bull Racing, Jones Lang LaSalle, Pfizer and Cambridge University for automating the
creation and delivery of marketing materials across channels, Brandworkz also ensures
compliance to a company's brand positioning. It enables users to share marketing assets,
manage campaigns, collaborate globally and improve sales or partner enablement.
PR Contacts
Anna Cotton, Brandworkz, London Office, +44(0)20-7288-9700,
anna.cotton@brandworkz.com