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Panasonic Develops New Tablet with 20-inch 4k IPS Alpha LCD Panel

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation today announced the development of a new tablet computer that features a 20-inch IPS Alpha LCD panel with more than four times the resolution of Full High Definition, as well as a high precision digital pen.  With the target to commercialize the new tablet later this year, Panasonic is gearing itself up to propose new business value this feature-rich device will offer to its customers in a wide range of industries.  The tablet is on display at the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas from January 8 to 11.

Employing Panasonic's cutting-edge digital technology, the new tablet is designed to create new value for users with a more realistic and intuitive operating environment than paper or a display.  This tablet embodies the characteristics of printed media that existing personal or tablet computers cannot provide, such as texture rich rendering, natural hand-writing and a light weight and thinness for easy mobility.

The 20-inch LCD panel delivers "4k" resolution (3840 x 2560, 9.83 million pixels), more than twice the horizontal and vertical resolutions of Full HD (1920 x 1080) and has a density of 230 pixels per inch.  With a unique aspect ratio of 15:10, it can display an A3-size paper in almost full size, making it ideal to show content such as newspapers and magazines, as well as pictures with the same aspect ratio.  Moreover, the pen input, with a resolution as high as the panel itself, enables natural handwriting on the tablet.  Weighing 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) and 10.8 mm (0.4 inch) thick, the tablet is easy to carry.

These unique characteristics will open up new ways for tablets to be used.  The following is an example of its usage in an editorial meeting to finalize a new catalogue:

An editor comes into the room carrying a 4k tablet with him, lays it flat on the table and switches it on to show the catalog data for perusal by the editorial staff.  While they check each page of the print-ready catalog by tapping and swiping the touchscreen, the editor jots down instructions for color changes directly on the screen using the digital pen and transfers them to the printing company.  The meeting wraps up after they make a final check of the revised data returned from the printer to ensure the changes have been made correctly.

As the above example shows, the 4k tablet offers intuitive operation and ultra-high resolution images with superb color reproduction and a wide viewing angle unique to IPS Alpha panels, bringing an "eco and smart" work style into various business scenes.

The tablet is based on Windows 8 operating system, which enables the user to continue to use reliable applications developed for and business documents created on older versions of Windows.  Besides offering an intuitiveness other PCs and tablets cannot rival, this innovative tablet will facilitate an environment in which users can develop business solutions in a timely fashion without losing any business chance.

Panasonic has built up trust with customers in a variety of industries by offering its ruggedized Toughbook laptops and Let's Note mobile notebook PCs, which helped improve operation efficiency and productivity in harsh outdoor working environments where such IT products were rarely found.  Building on these achievements, Panasonic will strive to commercialize the 4k tablet, making it available globally to provide new business values to customers.

Specifications

    Display                  20.0 inch IPS Alpha Panel
    -------                  -------------------------
                  Resolution  3840 x 2560 pixels (230 ppi): Approx.
                              16.77 million colors
                  ---------- --------------------------------------
    Aspect Ratio  15:10
    ------------  -----
    OS                       Windows 8 Pro 64 bit
    ---                      --------------------
    CPU                      Intel Core i5 3427U vPro 1.80 GHz
    ---                      ---------------------------------
    Graphics                 NVIDIA GeForce Graphics
    --------                 -----------------------
    Memory                   4GB (max.16GB)
    ------                   -------------
    Flash Memory Drive (SSD) 128GB
    -----------------------  -----
    Interface                 High resolution digital pen (Anoto Live
                              pen),
                              Electrostatic multi-touchpanel (10
                              fingers)
    ---                      -----------------------------------
    Wireless                 IEEE802.11a/b/g/n,
                             Bluetooth v4.0
    ---                      --------------
    USB Port                 USB2.0 x 1
    --------                 ----------
    Expansion Slots           microSD memory card slot x 1 (supports
                              microSDXC memory
                             card)
    ---                      ----
    Embedded Camera          Resolution: HD 720P?
                             Effective pixels: max. 1280×720 pixel
    ---                      -------------------------------------
    Battery Life             Approx. 2 hours (using internal battery)
    ------------             ---------------------------------------
    Size                     18.7" (W) x 13.1" (D) x 0.4" (H)
    ----                     -------------------------------
    Weight                   5.3 lbs
    ------                   -------

    --  Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
        and/or other countries that identifies Microsoft Windows operating
        system.
    --  Intel, Intel vPro and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in
        the U.S. and/or other countries.
    --  NVIDIA and GeForce are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation.
    --  Anoto, Anoto Logotype and Live Pen are trademarks owned by Anoto AB.
About Panasonic   
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products in three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions.  Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. Panasonic's stock is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) Stock Exchanges. The company has the vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018. For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.

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CONTACT: Tokyo Public Relations Office, Panasonic Corporation, Tel: +81-(0)3-3574-5664, Fax: +81-(0)3-3574-5699; Panasonic News Bureau, Tel: +81-(0)3-3542-6205, Fax: +81-(0)3-3542-9018; Panasonic Corporation of North America: Jim Reilly, +1-201-392-6067; or Chris De Maria +1-201-348-7182; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763

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Panasonic Develops 56-inch 4k2k OLED Panel

The new panel is the world's largest OLED panel produced by the RGB all-printing method

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation has developed a 56-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel with 4k2k resolution (3,840 x 2,160 resolution, 8.29 million pixels), the world's largest OLED panel produced through the "RGB all-printing method."(1)  Prototype panels will be exhibited at the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 8 to 11, 2013.

In the printing method of production of OLED panels, OLED materials are applied to the substrate through a printing technique to form an electroluminescent (EL) layer.  Due to the simplicity of the production process, it is expected that the technology will be easily adaptable to the production of OLED panels in a variety of screen sizes.  Through the printing method, it is also possible to apply just the right amount of organic material to where it is needed, reducing waste material and shortening production lead time, making the printing method of production more economical.

In the production of the OLED panel, Panasonic is utilizing the RGB all-printing method, which allows for the separate application of the red, green and blue OLED materials by means of printing, and has developed the equipment and process technologies to apply the materials uniformly to a large substrate.

In addition, with Panasonic's proprietary top emission structure with a transparent cathode, which can extract light more efficiently, it has been possible to achieve the world's largest 56-inch RGB all-printing method-based 4k2k OLED panel with excellent color reproduction and a wide viewing angle.

As OLED panels are self-illuminating devices, they deliver superb picture quality with high contrast, high color reproductivity and a fast response rate. They also combine the advantages of plasma and liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, such as an ultra-thin profile, light weight and low power consumption.  Due to these characteristics, OLED is considered as a promising option for next-generation displays that will create new applications in a broad range of fields, for use not just in the home, but in medical, broadcasting and aircraft applications. With the advancement of display technologies, which may enable sheet-type or flexible displays, OLED panels will find more applications in a wider range of industries.

Panasonic has been carrying out its own research and development in OLED technology.  The company is exploring ways to capitalize on the characteristics and potential of OLED devices to the fullest extent, taking advantage of its know-how in manufacturing and achieving high picture quality it has cultivated in its development of PDP and LCD flat-panels.  Panasonic is also collaborating with Sony Corporation to develop mass-production printing-based technology for OLED panels.(2)  The thin-film-transistor (TFT) substrates used in the prototype panels were supplied by Sony as part of the collaborative efforts.

Panasonic will continue to accelerate innovations in display device technologies and further strengthen its R&D activities, with the aim to create customer value.

[Main features of the new OLED technology]

1) The RGB all-printing method suitable for large panels

In the printing method, the same print head can be used regardless of the panel size during the process of forming the EL layer, and the production process is simple and does not require a vacuum environment or a high temperature process, it is considered highly scalable and suitable for producing large panels.

Panasonic has developed printing equipment and process technologies that enables the separate application of the RGB OLED materials by color, while applying the materials evenly on a large panel.  As a result, the company has succeeded in producing OLED panels as large as 56 inches, the world's largest all RGB all-printing method-based panel, with 4k2k resolution.

2) The combination of the RGB all-printing method and the unique top emission structure with a transparent cathode achieves excellent color reproduction and a wide view angle

Through utilizing the RGB all printing method, in which red, green and blue light-emitting materials are applied individually in each sub-pixel, and a color filter, which tunes the color of the emissions, it has been possible to achieve high color purity and superb color reproduction on the 56-inch OLED panel.  The OLED panel also has a wide viewing angle, thanks to Panasonic's own top emission structure with a transparent cathode, which improves the light extraction efficiency by extracting light in the upward direction through a transparent cathode from the EL layer without multiple reflections.

[Main Specifications]

    Screen size                    56 inches (55.6 inches)
    -----------                    ----------------------
    Screen measurement             1233 x 693 x 1414 mm
    (width x height x diagonal)
    --------------------------
    Resolution                     3,840 (RGB) x 2,160
    ----------                     -------------------
    Peak luminance                 500 cd/m(2)
    --------------                 -----------
    Gray-scale                     10 bit
    ----------                     ------
    Contrast                       3,000,000:1
    --------                       -----------
    Color gamut                            NTSC (u' v'): 100%
    -----------                             -----------------
    Thickness(at thinnest part)    8.9 mm
    --------------------------     ------
    Weight                         12.4 kg
    ------                         -------
Notes:

(1) As of January 9, 2013 for OLED panels produced through the RGB all-printing method. (Panasonic data)

(2) Announced on June 25, 2012

        About Panasonic
     

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products in three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions.  Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. Panasonic's stock is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE: PC) Stock Exchanges. The company has the vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018. For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.

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CES 2013: Alpha Networks Presents the Latest Smart Networking Technology, Enabling Home Access Everywhere

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Networks Inc. (TAIEX: 3380), a global leader in the networking and multimedia DMS industry, is exhibiting a full range of digital home products integrated with the latest Internet technology, mobile communications, home networking, audio/video entertainment and IP surveillance equipment to fulfill the growing need of convenient digital lifestyle in media sharing, fast networking and home security.

Along with the fast evolving networking technology, the advance of mobile communication will cradle the boom of wide spread home applications. The future of smart home entertainment can be controlled by a single device with intelligent user interface. Embracing this technology trend, Alpha Networks has been long invested in engineering research in digital multimedia applications, revealing a series of new consumer electronics that combined technological trend with smart features at the world's largest electronic show. 

At CES 2013, Alpha Networks names the main theme as "Home Access Everywhere".  With sleek design and simple operation, the productized Miracast streaming player will utilize the newest peer-to-peer wireless screencast standard, created by the Wi-Fi Alliance to enable screen mirroring of a smart device into the big screen at home with interactive high-definition audio/video transmission seamlessly. With Miracast streaming player, along with other innovative products from Alpha Networks, home access everywhere is made possible.

The future digital lifestyle will be closely integrated with network applications. As network transmission speed increases rapidly, powerful smart devices will get broader applications at home.  With the superior ability to design hardware and software internally, Alpha Networks can provide the most cost effective yet customized products to meet the fast-changing market demand for customers. At this exhibition, Alpha Networks will showcase a number of new consumer electronics, with a product category ranging from digital multimedia, wireless networking to mobile broadband. Among all, the representatives of new product offerings are described as below:

* Hybrid DVB-S/C STB

As television is gradually turning to high-definition digital broadcasting, cable/satellite and telecom operators are mustering their efforts to replace legacy equipment with high performing digital systems to greet the advent of new generation of interactive entertainment.  Focusing on OTT and IP STB development for years, Alpha Networks has accumulated a wealth of software modules and hardware design experience to enter the global pay TV market of premium cable/satellite TV with the dual-mode hybrid DVB-S/C set-top box. Pre-installed with mainstream Content Access/Digital Rights Management and various software modules, the Hybrid DVB-S/C STB can be easily integrated into operators' main system to streamline the time-to-market process, maximizing opportunity for operators.

* NVR and Cloud-based IP Camera

To meet the demand of modern home security systems that serves multiple purposes, Alpha Networks combines the traditional home monitoring system with a Network Video Recorder and LinknLook cloud service to enable high connectivity for viewing installed IP cameras everywhere on the Internet. Incorporated with Media Relay functionality and superb video compression technology, a LinknLook cloud-based IP camera provides users with ease of installation on different network environments and allows multiple camera playbacks of video clips previously recorded to the NVR.   

* New Generation 802.11ac Router/AP/USB Wireless Solutions

While the world is greeting the arrival of the 802.11ac wireless standard with Gigabit transmission speeds, Alpha Networks has launched a full range of 802.11ac products, resolving insufficient bandwidth when streaming HD media and boosting wireless signal for whole house coverage effortlessly.     

* Ultra-Portable Personal Router

Mobility is a key feature for a modern lifestyle. Consumers often face weak indoor 3G signal, making the Internet inaccessible. Equipped with a charging plug and Ethernet connector for broadband access, Alpha Networks' ultra-portable personal router allows users to conveniently connect wireless devices to the Internet flawlessly, making it an essential travel accessory.

* Wireless N Mini Extender

Geared with a multi-purpose power design, the Wireless N Mini Extender eliminates dead spots where Wi-Fi clients have difficulty accessing the Internet through a distant wireless router. Compatible with 802.11b/g/n, this extender delivers HD media streaming seamlessly.

* Dual-mode 3G Femtocell

While global carriers are actively expanding their network infrastructure, 3G femtocell plays a significant role in solving insufficient bandwidth and weak signal problems. Put together with years of R&D and system integration experience within the company, the Dual-mode Femtocell incorporates advanced 3G Interference Management and operates in 3G and Wi-Fi mode. Besides the basic functions of a femtocell, this device can become a Wi-Fi Hotspot AP, allowing users to access the Internet via 3G or Wi-Fi interchangeably.

"Alpha Networks has deep roots in networking development and design experience over the decades. Evolving network technologies and diversify applications amplify our exceptional capability in this industry. As a long term partner for major multi-national corporations, we provide tailor-made hardware and software solutions that generate remarkable results. Alpha Networks will continue to follow the smart home trend and develop in the direction of providing solutions to all aspects and integration services. By combining networking technology and multimedia applications, Alpha Networks will create a diverse and convenient intelligent home environment for consumers," said Harrison Chang, President of Alpha Networks.

Alpha Networks, Inc., a global leader in the networking ODM/OEM industry, is a premier outsourcing partner of brand name networking companies, telecommunications firms, and service providers from around the world. Our diverse portfolio of off-the-shelf and custom solutions leverage the full potential of current and next generation technologies, including: LAN/MAN, Mobile & Broadband, Wireless, and Digital Multimedia. For more information about Alpha Networks, please visit http://www.alphanetworks.com.

Contact information

Alpha Networks Inc.
Michelle Yeh, +886-3-563-6666 Ext.6217
Email: michelle_yeh@alphanetworks.com

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Panasonic Showcases Eco & Smart Solutions at 2013 CES

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation is showcasing its latest technologies and solutions at the 2013 International CES, which runs from January 8 to 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the theme of "Eco & Smart Solutions," the Panasonic booth (Central Hall #9405 & 9806) features a wide variety of the company's products and solutions, from B2C products such as digital AV equipment and home appliances to B2B solutions designed for automobiles, airplanes, retail facilities, and communities.

Visitors to the Panasonic booth will experience the following:

    --  Your TV
This corner presents the 2013 models of Panasonic Smart VIERA TVs, which will offer its customers a whole new experience. The new TVs are more user-friendly and provide a personalized interface thanks to new features such as the "Home Screen" and face and voice recognition functions. Also displayed in the corner is the company's latest digital AV equipment, such as a sound system featuring advanced wireless functions, and prototypes of the 56-inch 4k2k organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display -- the world's largest OLED panel produced using the RGB all printing method -- and an Internet-based TV service, "The next generation TV experience", that will give users a new TV experience in the network era.

    --  Your Home
Visitors can try out Panasonic's latest hair care and esthetic products that will be rolled out in the North American market in FY 2013, as well as new models of vacuum cleaners, electric irons, microwave ovens, and other home appliances.

    --  Your Car / Your Journey
Here visitors can find Panasonic's solutions for helping people move around in a smarter and more eco-friendly manner, such as an electric vehicle concept car, the next-generation in-car interface dubbed the e-cockpit, and in-flight entertainment systems.

    --  Your Business / Your Community
Here, Panasonic introduces a wide variety of its B2B solutions utilizing its AV and IT equipment. Products on display in this zone include a newly developed 4K tablet equipped with a 20-inch display and a stylus, the latest in the TOUGHPAD series, in addition to surveillance cameras and digital signage that have a proven track record in the U.S. market. Also presented are smart town solutions that Panasonic is currently promoting on a global scale and other large-scale solutions such as solar power generation and LED lighting systems.

    --  Digital Imaging
With the main focus on the LUMIX G series mirrorless interchangeable lens system cameras,  this zone exhibits a line-up of compact cameras featuring an enhanced wireless function and the latest camcorder models. A 4K camcorder prototype is also on display.

Panasonic CES Website
Panasonic LIVE@CES (USTREAM®) http://panasonic.com/CES

About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products in three business fields, consumer, components & devices, and solutions.  Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.85 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2012. Panasonic's stock is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) Stock Exchanges. The company has the vision of becoming the No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry by the 100th year of its founding in 2018. For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.

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Huawei Demonstrates the Power of Technology with New Flagship Products and Technology Innovations at CES 2013

Huawei Device creates extraordinary experiences with new smartphones, connected home solutions and mobile internet products

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, demonstrated the power of technology to create extraordinary experiences at CES 2013, as it strives to become a global leader in the consumer electronics industry. At CES, Huawei launched a series of flagship products, including smartphones HUAWEI Ascend Mate, HUAWEI Ascend D2, and HUAWEI Ascend W1, home device solution MediaQ, and a full range of LTE Cat4 devices. Together with Huawei's proprietary technology including smart battery efficiency management and fast sharing technology, Huawei is delivering on its commitment to put great technology into the hands of consumers around the world.

Huawei's product announcements at CES 2013 included the launch of the smartphone with the largest screen, the HUAWEI Ascend Mate. Featuring a 6.1-inch HD IPS+ LCD screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and a screen-to-body ratio of 73%, the HUAWEI Ascend Mate is perfect for both business and entertainment purposes. Huawei also unveiled the HUAWEI Ascend D2 which boasts a 5-inch IPS Super Retina LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, 443 PPI and a 3000 mAh (typical value) battery capacity. The HUAWEI Ascend D2 features a 13MP BSI auto-focus rear-facing camera with detail capturing technology and an ISO sensitivity level higher than other smartphones in this category.

At Huawei's CES booth is its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the HUAWEI Ascend W1 which offers a smarter alternative with its dual-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, 4-inch IPS LCD screen and 1950 mAh battery with the longest standby time in its class. As part of its connected home solutions, Huawei showcased the HUAWEI MediaQ, a media cube that connects and shares content from multiple screens including smartphones and tablets. With its voice search function and HD video calls, the HUAWEI MediaQ is ideal for modern families to stay connected.

Also on display is Huawei's complete series of LTE Cat4 products including the LTE Cat4 dongle, Wi-Fi dongle, Mobile hotspot, CPE, and other desktop internet and mobile internet products  including E5151 mobile hotspot with 3G and Ethernet dual uplink features, the world's smallest data card UltraStick E3331, the world's first 3G module with M.2 form factor adapting Intel Ultrabook MU736 and the world's thinnest B2B (TFF) form factor 3G modem MU733. Huawei is also displaying its M2M solutions including wireless communication modules with B2B, LGA and LCC form factor, its Telematics solutions including the automotive grade 3G module MU609T, the automotive grade 3G Wi-Fi box DA680, and the professional 3G OBD box DA3100 for car insurance purposes.

At CES 2013, Huawei also unveiled a selection of proprietary innovations which address many technology-related challenges faced by people worldwide.

    --  To ensure longer smartphone battery life, Huawei developed its Quick
        Power Control (QPC) and Automated Discontinuous Reception (ADRX)
        power-saving technology which lowers battery consumption during standby
        mode by over 20% by assessing the need for data transmission and
        adjusting accordingly based on the network status.
    --  To reduce charging time, Huawei's fast battery charging technology
        enables Huawei products to be charged up to 30% faster than other
        smartphones.
    --  Huawei's 'swift sharing' functionality enables pictures, videos and
        other files to be uploaded two- to three-times faster than other
        smartphones in a Wi-Fi environment.
    --  To optimize screen visibility in all lighting conditions, Huawei's smart
        brightness technology calculates the next light transition point in a
        bright lighting environment and maintains a gradient brightness
        variation control.
    --  To increase audio capabilities, the Huawei super hands-free allows users
        to be heard within a radius of 1.5 meters, transforming smartphones into
        conversation sharing portals.
    --  To enhance audio recording, Huawei's stereo recording provides
        high-fidelity sound recording so you never again have fuzzy, unclear
        audio in your videos.
These industry-leading innovations are available in the HUAWEI Ascend D2 which will be on sale in China in January 2013.

About Huawei Device
Huawei Device believes that everyone can be the center of information and that the world would be a better place if access and information barriers were knocked down. Its strong suite of mobile phones, mobile broadband devices and home devices is testimony to Huawei Device's focus on customers and its commitment to providing user-friendly mobile internet experiences through ongoing innovation. Based on more than two decades of success in the information and communications industry, and with our own channel expertise, operational capabilities and global partner resources, Huawei Device is transforming from a company that sells millions of devices in single transactions to large businesses, to a "Business-to-Customer" (B2C) brand that also sells individual devices directly to millions of people. As at the end of 2012, Huawei Device serves more than 500 operators all over the world. For more information, visit Huawei Device online: http://www.huaweidevice.com

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JVCKENWOOD Corporation Releases Newest Everio Camcorder Line with Powered-up Entertainment Value

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Everio camcorders for 2013 offer "POWER PLAY" - Powerful image, sound and Wi-Fi
performance, together with the latest in playful, creative innovations.

    JVCKENWOOD Corporation is releasing the newest line of Everio camcorders, bolstered by
a perfect balance of Powerful capabilities and Playful innovations. This "Power Play
Everio" lineup provides unique ways for people to enjoy everyday life, whether the main
interest is in recording oneself for upload to SNS sites, streaming live events over the
internet, creating original video content, or exploring creative ways to use their
smartphones. Native Full HD recording is offered throughout the lineup for assured
quality, and powered-up performance comes in the form of a powerful 2-hour battery,
powered-up wireless connectivity, powered-up zoom and more. On the playful side you'll
find the new "Best Play" feature that makes viewing and sharing just the best scenes from
your footage incredibly easy and fun. Making up the "Power Play Everio" lineup are the
entry-level GZ-E105, step-up GZ-E305/EX315 and high-performance GZ-EX515 characterized by
their lens-prominent design (model names containing "X" are Wi-Fi models), and the unique
GZ-VX815 which presents top performance in a stylishly sleek and elegant form.

    Any smartphone user has probably been disappointed at how quickly the battery runs
out. That means missed opportunities when attempting to shoot video. But with Everio, you
can count on a Powerful 2-Hour Battery to deliver longer recording and streaming. JVC
engineers have also redesigned Everio's Wi-Fi antenna to provide drastically improved
Powerful Wireless Connection over last year's models. While we're on the subject of Power,
we should also mention the Powerful Zoom of up to 40x optical and 65x Dynamic Zoom
(depending on model) accompanied by Zoom Microphone for "being there" sound and up to
29.3mm Wide Angle (35mm conversion). This outperforms smartphone cameras and gives users
the image acquisition power to nail any shot. In addition to native Full HD 1920 x 1080
resolution AVCHD recording (all models) and Standard Definition recording (all except
GZ-VX815), Wi-Fi models also offer an iPhone/iPad-compatible iFrame recording mode at 1280
x 720 or 960 x 540 resolution. All models work with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X. Every
model also incorporates K2, a technology developed and used in professional sound studios,
which is applied during playback (GZ-E105) or during recording (all other models). Auto
Wind Cut intelligently reduces wind noise without that annoying unnatural muting of sound.
The GZ-VX815 goes even further with F1.2 Super Bright Lens and 12 Megapixel stills in
Ultra Resolution mode.

    Besides powerful capabilities that smartphones can't provide, Everio also offers up
some playful innovations that other cameras don't provide. Case in point: "Best Play".
With this feature, the user can easily tag favorite scenes during recording or playback,
and then, "Best Play" generates a digest playback consisting only of those must-see
scenes. Also ramping up the fun factor is Sports Scoring, a function that lets you record
a running tally of the score for a sporting event you are filming, by simply tapping on
your smartphone. Wi-Fi wireless communication lets you broadcast live over the internet
via services such as USTREAM to show the world at large what's happening right now in your
world. It's also possible to beam images directly from Everio to a smartphone, which can
be a great help when you need to keep a cautious eye on the kids. Wireless connectivity is
also the key to the optional Pan Cradle, which pans the camera as you command it from a
remote location using a smartphone or tablet. Wireless data transfer possibilities include
sending video to smartphone or tablet (AVCHD converted to high def MP4 or Standard
Definition, your choice), as well as non-converted iFrame data transfer to iPod or iPad
(or Android smartphone for that matter), and wireless data backup to a PC. JVC's free app
to take advantage of wireless communication functions is available for download from the
Apple App Store (for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad) and Google Play Market (for Android
phones/tablets). To make it quick and easy as possible to get rolling with Everio, Wi-Fi
models are supported by a QR code-based Wi-Fi setup utility, and all models are supported
by a mobile user guide that's been optimised for smartphone viewing.

    A perfect example of powerful capabilities and playful innovation can also be found in
the LoiLoFit software application supplied with all Wi-Fi equipped models. Powerful video
editing is possible with timeline editing, transition effects, trimming, text insert, BGM
insertion and various decoration effects. Intuitive drag-and-drop operation makes using it
like child's play.

    The Everio lineup for 2013 offers a wide range of choice, in capability and style, to
meet the demands of a wide range of users. But no matter which model you choose, you can
always expect high quality and a commitment to satisfaction. As the video market becomes
increasingly diversified and the smartphone becomes ever more popular, JVC Everio provides
new and exciting ways to integrate its overwhelming camera performance with smartphone
convenience, making it the camcorder that's right for right now.

    To download images and specifications click here:
http://www.europe.jvc.co.uk/JUK/2013Everio_Lineup

       
        Contacts:
        Mushtak Kazi - Communications Manager
        Tel: +44-(0)20-8208-7686
        Mobile: +44-(0)7970-487-663
        E-mail: mushtakk@jvc.co.uk

JVC Europe LTD

Vizstar, Inc. Announces Kimberly Parry's Launch of "Ask An Esthetician Online" Through Company Website

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vizstar, Inc. (pinksheets:VIZS) has announced that Kimberly Parry Organics is launching an "Ask an Esthetician" service on their website.  It will be available to consumers shopping for skincare solutions.  Licensed estheticians who train our spas and esthetic clients will now be offering their expertise direct to customers via our website http://www.kimberlyparry.com beginning February 1, 2013.

Upon completion of a short questionnaire similar to an intake form offered at an in person facial, the shopper will be contacted by one of our staff estheticians who will offer advice and a customized skincare solution that caters to their particular skin condition and skin care concerns. This service makes it easier to shop for skincare in an online environment, with the benefit of personalized assistance and guidance on which of our skincare products is most suited to each individuals specific skin.  This will help our customers achieve the best results with our products and confidently shop online. Traditionally, it is difficult to shop for skin care online, as there are usually many questions about the products that need to be answered to match up the best product to each person's skin.  This service removes this barrier and enables customers to receive personalized skin care solutions.

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

About Vizstar, Inc.
Vizstar, Inc. is an aggregator of companies and products in the organic cosmetic, wellness and skincare space. Vizstar, Inc. is focused on companies that are USDA Certified Organic possessing both patents and product distribution.

Contact Information: Kimberly Parry Corporation (949) 481-8212

Forward-Looking Statement Any statements made in this press release which are not historical facts contain certain forward-looking statements; as such term is defined in the Private Security Litigation Reform Act of 1995, concerning potential developments affecting the business, prospects, financial condition and other aspects of the company to which this release pertains. The actual results of the specific items described in this release, and the company's operations generally, may differ materially from what is projected in such forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based upon the best judgments of management of the company as of the date of this release, significant deviations in magnitude, timing and other factors may result from business risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the company's dependence on third parties, general market and economic conditions, technical factors, the availability of outside capital, receipt of revenues and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the company. The company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement. This press release shall not be deemed a general solicitation.

SOURCE  Vizstar, Inc.

Vizstar, Inc.

JVCKENWOOD Corporation Launches new Flagship Camcorder Offering Total Control Over Imaging

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    New camcorder is equipped to capture images with exceptional visual quality and
operational versatility, plus intriguing new features that coaches and creators will
especially appreciate.

    JVCKENWOOD Corporation is launching a new flagship camcorder model that offers far
more than what consumers might expect. People who have an interest in capturing
high-quality video of fast-moving action will appreciate the uncommon capabilities of the
"Procision" GC-PX100. At its core is Full HD 1920x1080/50P at 36Mbps for extremely high
quality images. To slow down fast movements for analysis or art, high bit rate progressive
recording enables Full HD slow-motion video playback. And the full range of recording
speeds, from high-speed to time-lapse, are flexibly controllable by a single dial next to
the lens. The bright and fast F1.2 lens, 1/2.3" 12.8Megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS
Sensor, and Optical Image Stabiliser provide an ideal inlet for high quality images. And
with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, playback images can be beamed to and viewed on smart
devices. Used together with special apps developed exclusively for this camera and
downloadable free of charge from Apple App Store or Google Play Market, this camera's
high-performance functions and Wi-Fi capability take on special meaning as the ultimate
"assistant coach" as it now will enable coaches to watch the video stream on a tablet
while scribbling annotations onto the playback image, and more. Those looking for ways to
improve their performance or prove their talent through visual power will find JVC's
GC-PX100 a perfect qualifier for their needs.

    As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and for video enthusiasts, JVC's
GC-PX100 will be worth much more than that with its uncanny ability to capture precise
moments even with fast-moving action. Content creators and sports coaches alike can take
advantage of the GC-PX100's unique capabilities, such as 36Mbps/50P high bit rate
progressive recording which enables Full HD slow-motion video playback. Clear slow motion
images will help athletes to recognise how they can improve, and will yield dynamic images
for creative visual content. To accommodate any situation there are five shooting speeds
available ranging from 100fps to 500fps, and they're freely selectable by turning a single
dial located conveniently next to the lens. There is also a function to grab bursts of 9
still images from video at the touch of a button, similar to the motor drive on an SLR
still camera.

    AVCHD, MP4 and MOV format recording is supported, including iFrame compatible 720p. In
MOV mode the audio is recorded in Linear PCM for highest quality and usability in
post-production. Brilliant images are assured by the bright and fast F1.2 wide-angle GT
lens, 1/2.3" 12.8Megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor and Optical Image Stabiliser, and
give this camera serious ability to shoot excellent visual content outside a controlled
studio environment.

    Also contributing to the truly unique character of this flagship camcorder is built-in
Wi-Fi connectivity, and by installing the free app "JVC CAM Coach" on a tablet, it's
possible to watch and annotate videos by "drawing" onto the touch screen. Flaws in an
athlete's form can be pointed out graphically on the spot. The large screen of a tablet
offers comfortable on-site viewing by both coach and athlete, and means the camera won't
have to be dismounted from a stationary position (such as on a tripod) for viewing.
Another helpful function of this app is Twin View, which enables simultaneous side-by-side
playback of two different video clips after they've been transferred to a tablet.
Comparative viewing will help expose details that otherwise would be missed. A simple yet
very helpful function is the Tagging function, which lets the user tag any scene for easy
access later on. The combination of GC-PX100 and smart device puts incredible analytical
power in the hands of any coach, and brings unique tools into the hands of creators.

    "Uncommon" camera features abound, such as Zoom Position Memory. This allows you to
instantly switch to Full Wide, Full Tele, or a user-selectable position in between,
enabling responsive capture of your subject, such as immediately going from a field full
of people to a specific individual. Buttons and controls have been positioned to
facilitate responsive access and maximise the user's videographic technique. In short,
JVC's GC-PX100 is an extremely well made camera, and in the hands of creators and coaches,
it may prove to be a gold mine.

    To download images please click here: http://www.europe.jvc.co.uk/JUK/GC-PX100

       
        Contacts:
        Mushtak Kazi - Communications Manager
        Tel: +44(0)20-82087686
        Mobile: +44(0)-7970-487663
        E-mail: mushtakk@jvc.co.uk

JVC Europe LTD

Xyratex Unveils New Website and Logo

Corporate evolution part of strategy to keep pace with changes in the storage market

HAVANT, United Kingdom, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xyratex Ltd (Nasdaq: XRTX), a leading provider of data storage technology, today announced it has debuted a new corporate website and logo. The new look and feel of Xyratex, which can be found at the same URL as before, are the latest milestones in the company's strategy to evolve with and continue to thrive in existing and new markets.

In addition to the new image, visitors to the Xyratex website will notice several new features: a simpler architecture and site navigation will make for an easier-to-use site and a more informative, interactive user experience; and more multimedia assets will be featured throughout the site. Also, a new "MyXyratex" portal will be added soon that will enable customers and partners to establish profiles, engage with Xyratex staff across various departments, find and bookmark frequently used documents, access relevant news and more.

"The data storage industry has undergone considerable change, as Cloud and Big Data have emerged and High Performance Computing has become more mainstream. In addition, enterprise data storage continually requires new solutions to old problems," said Steve Barber, CEO of Xyratex. "We have a long history in data storage, and have demonstrated our ability to anticipate, understand and proactively adapt to change and successfully serve our customers and expand into new markets. I believe our strategic plan positions us to leverage our significant expertise across a wide range of data storage elements, from disk drives to enterprise storage platforms."

From disk drive processing to storage and HPC, Xyratex has emerged over the years as a worldwide data storage industry leader:

    --  Xyratex technology has been used in the production of more than half of
        all disk  drives in use worldwide, and every major drive manufacturer
        works with Xyratex to meet today's demanding technology and productivity
        requirements;
    --  Rated the #1 supplier of disk storage systems to the Original Equipment
        Manufacturer (OEM) community by IDC, the company's enterprise-class data
        storage systems feature a range of advanced, scalable data storage
        platforms; and
    --  Xyratex' best-in-class ClusterStor(TM) family of data storage solutions
        delivers the fastest and most reliable HPC, Big Data and Cloud storage
        on the market today.
Xyratex continues to invest in developing new and innovative technological solutions to meet emerging data storage demands in these and other markets. The company works closely with its partners and customers to develop integrated approaches to the design, development and production of technology solutions. Building on its portfolio of 370 storage related patents, Xyratex is engaged in research partnerships with leading academic institutions around the world, enabling collaborative development of new technologies and talent to help meet future needs.

About Xyratex
Xyratex is a leading provider of data storage technology, including modular solutions for the enterprise data storage industry and hard disk drive (HDD) capital equipment for the HDD industry. Xyratex enterprise data storage platforms provide a range of advanced, scalable data storage solutions for the Original Equipment Manufacturer and High Performance Computing communities. As the largest capital equipment supplier to the HDD industry, Xyratex enables disk drive manufacturers and their component suppliers to meet today's technology and productivity requirements. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and manufacturing process technology.

Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the United Kingdom, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in North America, Asia and Europe.

SOURCE  Xyratex Ltd

Xyratex Ltd

CONTACT: Brad Driver, Vice President of Investor Relations, +1-510-687-5260, brad_driver@xyratex.com, or Mike Stolz, Vice President of Marketing and Alliances, +1-952-303-4780, mstolz@xyratex.com

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

Thrustmaster's New Y-Gaming Headsets

Designed To Take Gaming To The Next Level

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Thrustmaster, the innovative PC and console accessory brand, arrives today in the Gaming Headset market with some serious credentials, nearly 30 years of gaming experience have been combined with 20 years of audio expertise under the Hercules brand within the Guillemot Group. 

        Gamers are at the heart of everything we've done:
Thrustmaster's Research and Development teams have built their Gaming Headsets range with one priority in mind: providing gamers with products which perfectly fit all of their needs.  To accomplish this, a wide-reaching international study was performed with 3000 American and European gamers who played for 5 hours or more per week. This study allowed us to focus and combine our technical capabilities and audio expertise to create the first 3 solutions for gamers: the Y-250X for Xbox 360®, the Y-250P for PS3(TM) and the Y-250C for PC.

        Accurate, perfectly-proportioned sound:

Thrustmaster's 3 gaming headsets provide carefully-crafted audio performance.  They incorporate 50 mm drivers for bass response that's higher than the mid-range frequencies, which are themselves more prominent than the high-range frequencies. This allows for an audio hierarchy which is perfectly in line with gamers' expectations and needs: heavy explosions that can be heard from far away, natural voices that are easy to hear, and clear whizzing sounds from bullets that don't get lost in the overall sound stage. In this way gamers can not only enjoy the signature audio experience of each game, but also hear all of the sound information contained in the game's audio mix.  This will allow them to anticipate events and adapt their strategies to create a real advantage over other players.

To achieve this result, a unique design, symbolizing the range, was developed based on a "Y" shape.  By incorporating large earpieces with this shape the player is provided perfect sound isolation, and it generates powerful acoustic amplification by acting as resonance chambers.

        Optimized microphone and controls:
     

Thrustmaster's Gaming Headsets feature detachable, unidirectional, ultra-high-performance microphones. Their design gives the gamer an advantage by only transmitting his or her voice without letting any surrounding noises in to muddy the sound. For even greater precision a gain control feature has been added as well, allowing users to precisely adjust the microphone according to the environment that they're in.

The control unit on each headset's cable puts valuable adjustment options right at player's fingertips, including a microphone gain, game volume (on the PC version), separate Chat volume, bass level and voice feedback level for the PS3(TM) and Xbox 360® versions. The microphone, like the headsets themselves, is adjustable and easily adapts to all head sizes and shapes.  These controls guarantee total comfort even during long gaming sessions, and perfect communication.

The products in this range provide a level of versatility that gamers asked for during the study.  This includes watching a movie by removing the microphone, listening to music on MP3 players and smartphones (and taking calls on smartphone), and even playing on the Nintendo 3DS(TM), Sony PS Vita(TM) and Nintendo Wii U(TM) consoles.

Get the Thrustmaster Y-Gaming Headsets, and take your performance to the next level!  The headsets will be available shortly from all major retailers for $89.99.  Check out all of our products at http://www.thrustmaster.com.  For all assets please go to:  http://www.tractionpr.com/Thrustmaster.

    SPECIFICATIONS                                   Y-250 C
    Driver size                                      50 mm
    Frequency range                                  10 Hz - 25 kHz
    Plenum                                           124 cubic cm
    Passive isolation                                -31 dB
    Detachable microphone                            Yes
    Microphone acoustic isolation                    Yes
    Microphone sensitivity                           -50 dB
    Connection cable for tablet/smartphone           Yes
    Decibel level                                    102 dB
    Padding thickness on headband/earpieces           35 mm /25 mm; leather,
                                                      removable
    Cable length                                     2.8 m
    Weight                                           364 g
    Microphone on/off switch                         Yes

    SPECIFICATIONS                                   Y-250 P
    Driver size                                      50 mm
    Frequency range                                  10 Hz - 25 kHz
    Plenum                                           124 cubic cm
    Passive isolation                                -31 dB
    Detachable microphone                            Yes
    Microphone acoustic isolation                    Yes
    Bass Boost control                               Yes
    Compatible with tablets and smartphones          Yes
    Padding thickness on headband/earpieces           35 mm /25 mm; leather,
                                                      removable
    Cable length                                     5.2 m
    Weight                                           348 g
    Microphone on/off switch                         Yes
    Voice feedback on/off switch                     Yes

    SPECIFICATIONS                                   Y-250 X
    Driver size                                      50 mm
    Frequency range                                  10 Hz - 25 kHz
    Plenum                                           124 cubic cm
    Passive isolation                                -31 dB
    Detachable microphone                            Yes
    Microphone acoustic isolation                    Yes
    Microphone sensitivity                           -50 dB
    Bass Boost control                               Yes
    Compatible with tablets and smartphones          Yes
    Padding thickness on headband/earpieces           35 mm /25 mm; leather,
                                                      removable
    Cable length                                     5.2 m
    Weight                                           348 g
    Microphone on/off switch                         Yes
    Voice feedback on/off switch                     Yes

        About Thrustmaster
Guillemot Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diversified range of products under the Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in this market since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently present in 11 countries including France, Germany, the UK, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, Romania and Italy, and distributes its products in more than 50 countries worldwide. The Group's mission is to offer high-performance, ergonomic products which maximize the enjoyment of digital interactive entertainment end users. http://www.guillemot.com

© 2013 Guillemot Corporation S.A. Thrustmaster® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another.

For further information about Thrustmaster, please contact:

        Thrustmaster Media:
David Tractenberg
(310) 453-2050 x111
david@tractionpr.com

SOURCE  Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster

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

Automate AV Performance Testing of HDMI and Mobile Devices With the NI PXIe-1491 Digital Audio and Video Analyzer

With the NI PXIe-1491, engineers can:

- Automate testing of HDMI, DVI and mobile HD devices for faster test times and higher throughput

- Analyze protocol channels such as CEC, EDID, HPD, ARC and HEC to ensure interoperability

- Improve repeatability of audio and video performance testing with real-time, objective measurements using NI Picture Quality Analysis

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the company's newest multimedia test offering, the NI PXIe-1491 digital audio and video analyzer for HDMI, DVI and mobile devices. Designed for performance testing and high-throughput test of consumer devices such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, smartphones and tablets, the NI PXIe-1491 delivers automated, high-performance measurements to eliminate subjective manual inspection.

The NI PXIe-1491 is shipped with NI Video Measurement Suite, a versatile test suite for analyzing a wide variety of video standards. NI also offers add-ons such as NI AudioMASTER software, designed for in-depth audio testing including frequency response and THD, and NI Picture Quality Analysis (PQA) software. NI PQA software delivers world-class quality of experience (QoE) metrics such as peak signal-to-noise-ratio (PSNR) and structural similarity index metric (SSIM). In addition, NI PQA software enables engineers to measure lip synch, macro blocking, dropped frames, pixelation and more in real time by combining PXI Express technology with highly parallelized measurement algorithms.

The benefits of NI PXIe-1491 extend beyond at-home consumer electronics. Applications include testing of aerospace and defense systems, automobile rearview camera and infotainment systems, in-flight entertainment systems, video conferencing and professional audio/video equipment.

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"The NI PXIe-1491 enables the audio/video analyzer industry to think beyond the manual solutions used today," said Charles Schroeder, director of marketing for test at National Instruments. "By automating the inspection process with our new, high-performance hardware and software, our customers can now guarantee the video quality of their HDMI and mobile devices with breakthrough efficiency and cost savings."

Click to Tweet: Think beyond how you test consumer devices or #video performance! Automate it w/ new analyzer from @NIGlobal http://bit.ly/TILASy

Additional Resources

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        NI PXIe-1491 Model PageNI Solutions for Multimedia Test Applications

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Pricing and Contact Information

    NI PXIe-1491                                       11500 N Mopac Expwy,
                                                       Austin, Texas
                                                       78759-3504
    Priced from $4,999; EUR4,599; YEN631,000           Tel: (800) 258-7022,
                                                       Fax: (512) 683-9300
    Web: http://www.ni.com/multimedia-test                   Email: info@ni.com
    *All prices are subject to change without
     notice.

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 and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other products and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact: Julia Betts, (512) 683-8165

SOURCE  National Instruments

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Renesas Mobile to Demonstrate Advanced LTE Chipset Functionality Using Anritsu MD8475A Multimode Network Simulator

- Market-leading Category 4 Throughput and VoLTE Call Performance to be Showcased at CES 2013 in Las Vegas -

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renesas Mobile Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced cellular platforms, and Anritsu Company, a global leader in wireless test solutions, announce that Renesas Mobile will demonstrate advanced LTE functionality of its MP5232 platform using the Anritsu MD8475A multimode network simulator at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), to be held in Las Vegas, NV from January 8-11. Demonstrations of Category 4 throughput and Voice-over LTE (VoLTE) will be conducted using the MD8475A and a reference design incorporating the Renesas Mobile chipset at its booth in the Venetian Hotel (Toscana 3605).

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110531/MM11375-b )

"Renesas Mobile has worked closely with Anritsu on our Cat-4 LTE development and production, and the MD8475A signaling tester has played a key role," said Heikki Tenhunen, Senior Vice President Renesas Mobile Corporation.

"Anritsu is pleased to support Renesas Mobile with LTE network simulation capability for this demonstration. Our MD8475A signaling tester is unique in its capability to provide one-box simulation of complex multimode wireless networks, including VoLTE servers," said Wade Hulon, General Manager and Vice President of Anritsu Company. "The flexible design of the MD8475A allows it to match customer needs today and in the future, as both data rates and network complexity increase even further."

The MP5232 platform sets a new benchmark in terms of levels of integration and performance for fully featured high-volume LTE devices. At its heart, the Renesas Mobile modem, deployed in over two billion devices to date, delivers the industry's highest throughput and low power multi-mode FDD and TDD-LTE Category 4 capabilities. Combined on a single die with a state-of-the-art application processor, the platform delivers a no-compromise user experience with multi-core computing power, industry-leading graphics, video and imaging capabilities. The platform also includes advanced RF transceivers, power management and audio solutions. This highly integrated smartphone platform is delivered fully tested and certified to enable customers to bring new generations of fully-featured LTE/HSPA+ smartphones to market in as little as six to nine months.

The MD8475A Signaling Tester is a compact, Windows 7-based tester capable of emulating two base stations or 2x2 MIMO, with available formats, including LTE (FDD and TDD), W-CDMA/HSPA+, TD-SCDMA/HSPA, GSM/(E)-GPRS, and CDMA2000. Both packet-switched and circuit-switched calls are supported, with available VoLTE, circuit-switched fallback (CSFB), and Simultaneous Voice-LTE (SV-LTE) functionality. End-to-end and data throughput testing is supported by the tester to LTE Category 4 rates, with the capability to install user-supplied servers inside the MD8475A or to connect external servers. Anritsu's SmartStudio GUI provides easy graphical control of the MD8475A, and the internal state machine emulates real network operation without the need for scripts.

About Renesas Mobile Corporation
Renesas Mobile Corporation (RMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), and offers advanced and innovative products and services for mobile phones, car infotainment solutions, consumer electronics and industrial applications. Renesas Mobile's mission is to develop, productize and deliver communications centric semiconductor chipsets and complete hardware and software platforms built on these chipsets to meet the needs of our customers in these markets. Renesas Mobile provides complete cellular chipset platform solutions, including powerful applications processors, leadership and industry reference cellular modems, highly integrated radio frequency devices, and intelligent power management solutions. Renesas Mobile offers our customers complete system and software expertise to develop flagship devices more rapidly.

More information can be found at http://www.renesasmobile.com.

About Anritsu Company
Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees.

To learn more visit http://www.anritsu.com.

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CONTACT: Anritsu Contact: Kim Collins, Director, Americas Marketing, +1-972-761-4625, Kim.collins@anritsu.com or Agency Contact: Patrick Brightman, Compass|SGW, +1-973-263-5475, pbrightman@sgw.com

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

Speck Launches New Line of Protective and Stylish CandyShell Cases for iPad mini

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Speck released two new lines of iPad mini cases based on its often-imitated, but never copied, CandyShell. The new CandyShell and CandyShell Grip for iPad mini both sport Speck's patented dual-layer design and come in an array of on-trend colors for 2013.

The CandyShell for iPad mini has a hard outer shell to guard against impact and a glossy finish for a sleek, stylish look. The exterior is complemented by a soft, rubbery interior that absorbs shock from occasional bumps and drops. Also built in is a raised bezel to protect the screen, and rubberized covers to shield buttons.

The gamer-friendly CandyShell Grip was originally designed for the iPod touch. When Speck brought it to the iPhone, it quickly became a top seller, and now, for the first time, it is available for the iPad mini. It offers the same dual-layer protection of the CandyShell, plus interwoven plastic and rubber grips that make it easy to hold, and add structure and style.

"The CandyShell design offers both style and protection, which make sense for the smaller, more portable iPad mini," said Bryan Hynecek, Vice President of Design, Speck. "We've also seen a lot of people on the go with the iPad mini, so we felt an easy-to-hold case like CandyShell Grip was a good fit for the way the device is being used."

Also new at CES is Speck's SmartShell for iPad mini. It's the perfect companion for the Apple Smart Cover, adding protection to the back of your iPad mini for full-on coverage. It also secures the Smart Cover in place when open, allowing your iPad mini to lay flat from edge to spine.

Speck is showing off their cases for iPad, iPhone and an array of top smartphones and tablets at CES 2013 in the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall 4, booth #36218. For credentialed media, Speck is hosting a happy hour in their VIP lounge every day between 1:00PM and 2:00PM.

About Speck
Speck was founded in 2001 by a group of California-based engineers. We set up shop where Art meets Engineering, because we're downright fanatical about design. Our eclectic team of inventors and color-lovers architect all of Speck's products in-house, for well-crafted cases that complement your favorite gadgets, look sharp and feel just right. Our award-winning cases have captured the hearts of the press, the US Patent and Trademark Office, and most importantly, all the people who use their gadgets day after day. To learn more about Speck, drop by speckproducts.com or buddy up with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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CONTACT: Erica Schaefer, Mighty PR for Speck, Erica@mightypr.com, +1-401-714-6883

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

Clarion Introduces New Infotainment In-Vehicle Devices with Smartphone Connectivity and Access to Cloud Server

The New NX603 and the FX503 Multimedia Units Provide Effortless Connectivity to satellite radio from SiriusXM, Android and iPhone smartphones and Offer Access to Multiple In-Vehicle Apps via Clarion's exclusive Smart Access Cloud Server

CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in consumer and industrial mobile electronics, announced the addition of two new innovative products to their 2013 mobile electronics line up. Both devices have been designed and developed with today's mobile lifestyle and connectivity in mind, offering seamless compatibility with satellite radio from SiriusXM, iPhone and Android smartphones and featuring access to Clarion's exclusive Smart Access cloud server.

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The award winning and exclusive to Clarion Smart Access cloud service is the most advanced system in the market for allowing users easy and flawless access to a myriad of activities and services inside their vehicles via in-vehicle smartphone apps and seamless connectivity.

The flagship NX603 is Clarion's most advanced in-dash navigation source unit model for 2013. It features built-in Bluetooth capabilities including a microphone, CD/DVD/SD/USB ports, 8GB micro SD card for map storage and a second SD card slot to access entertainment files.  This model incorporates the highly acclaimed iGo Primo navigation software as part of its built-in applications and features Clarion's latest map system, ensuring users access to the most updated maps and data available at the time of purchase.  The large 6.2-inch WVGA touch panel display offers an all-new highly animated GUI highlighted by variable color key illumination featuring 728 colors and offers an HDMI port for smartphone mirroring.

The FX503 is Clarion's first double DIN digital media receiver. The sleek device is highlighted by a wide touchscreen display with advanced animated graphics (GUI).  Its clean sleek styling offers minimal hard buttons allowing the unit to feature an expanded touch screen display for easier, more intuitive operation. Like the NX603, FX503 also offers and HDMI port for smartphone mirroring

Both the NX603 and FX503 are SiriusXM-Ready(TM) via the optional SXV200 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit (sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required,) and capable of receiving SiriusXM's commercial-free music, premier sports talk and live events, comedy, news, exclusive talk and entertainment, and SiriusXM Latino, the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio, have several input ports including a MicroSD, dual aux audio and video inputs, a rear USB port and an optional external Bluetooth microphone port. Additionally, they can both control iPod and iPhone directly via USB.  The Smart Access apps are available via the Apple AppStore or Google Play Store and include popular names such as Pandora, Tunein Radio as well as Clarion exclusive apps like FB4Car and Twit4Car.

"In our 70 year history, we have designed and manufactured some of the world's best performing in-vehicle audio, navigation and infotainment systems," stated Paul Lachner, President of Clarion Corporation of America. "Our goal is to simplify what it takes for people to fully and safely take full advantage of infotainment in their vehicles by providing them with not just great audio, but superior yet streamlined interface as well as easy connectivity to the ever-growing services and capabilities available online.  It is not a coincidence that these new products perform so well when it comes to user interface and seamless connectivity."

Clarion's FX503 and NX603 will be available in the second quarter of 2013 and showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. FX503's suggested retail price is at $799.99 while NX603 will be available for $999.99. To learn more about these products from Clarion, visit http://www.clarion.com/us

        Clarion NX603 Features and Benefits:     
        MSRP $999.99
     

    --  Smart Access compatibility
    --  Built-in iGo Primo Navigation Software by NNG
    --  HDMI for Smart Phone "Mirroring"
    --  CD/DVD/USB/SD - MP3/WMA/MP4
    --  6.2" WVGA Display with Touch Panel
    --  New Highly Animated GUI
    --  Variable color key Illumination (728 colors)
    --  Built-in Bluetooth for HFP/A2DP
    --  Built-in and Optional External Bluetooth Microphone
    --  MOSFET 50W x 4, 4V.6ch RCA output
    --  LPF/HPF for Subwoofer, 3-band PEQ
    --  SiriusXM-Ready(TM) with iTunes tagging (optional SXV200 Connect Vehicle
        Tuner, sold separately, and SiriusXM subscription required)
    --  Rear USB
    --  Dual Aux Audio/Video Inputs (rear RCA/Front 3.5mm)
    --  iPod/iPhone Direct Control via USB
    --  Pandora Control via iPhone USB
    --  Smart Phone Connectivity (iPhone and Android)
    --  8GB Micro SD Card for Map Storage
    --  Latest Map Guarantee
    --  Dedicated rear view camera input
    --  OEM-SWRC ready

        Clarion FX503 Features and Benefits:     
        MSRP $799.99
     

    --  Smart Access compatibility
    --  HDMI for Smart Phone "Mirroring"
    --  AM/FM/MicroSD -MP3/WMA/MP4
    --  6.2" WVGA Display with Touch Panel
    --  New Highly Animated GUI
    --  Built-in Bluetooth for HFP/A2DP
    --  Built-in and Optional External Bluetooth Microphone
    --  Rear USB
    --  Dual Aux Audio/Video Inputs   (rear RCA/Front 3.5mm)
    --  iPod/iPhone Direct Control via USB
    --  Pandora Control via iPhone USB
    --  Smart Phone Connectivity (iPhone and Android)
    --  MOSFET 50W x 4, 4V.6ch RCA output
    --  LPF/HPF for Subwoofer, 3-band PEQ
    --  Dedicated rear view camera input
    --  OEM-SWRC ready
    --  SiriusXM-Ready(TM) with iTunes tagging (optional SXV200 SiriusXM Connect
        Vehicle Tuner, sold separately,  and SiriusXM subscription required)

        About Clarion
     

Headquartered in Cypress, California, Clarion Corporation of America is a subsidiary of Japan-based Clarion Co. Ltd, which has been a consolidated subsidiary of the Hitachi Group since 2006. Clarion has been an international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940.  The company is engaged  in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of mobile entertainment, navigation, infotainment, communication, safety and security products for the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, commercial fleet and heavy industry environments.  Clarion has been the recipient of numerous excellence awards for design, innovation, support, manufacturing and product reliability from independent organizations.  The company  has marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia.  Clarion is located on the web at http://www.clarion.com.

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Health 2.0 is Launching Health:Refactored: The First Ever Code-focused Conference for Health

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Health 2.0 is excited to announce Health:Refactored, the first ever code and design focused conference for health. Health:Refactored will take place at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley, May 13 - 14, 2013. Developers and designers who are actively seeking solutions to advance health technology are invited to attend. At this two-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to expand their expertise and gain new insights into the rapidly evolving field of health care technology.

The health care IT market is projected to grow 24% from 2012 to 2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012). This rapid growth, compounded by technological barriers, is increasing the demand for specialized health IT developers and designers. By providing access to the latest standards and resources in health tech, Health:Refactored will enable attendees to leverage their skills to create the industry's most effective solutions.

Highlights:

    --  Workshops on APIs from leading health and tech companies
    --  Crash courses on the essentials of health tech - Navigating HIPAA,
        Optimizing for Government Standards, and Demystifying Health Data
    --  Interviews, debates, and general rough-housing with health and tech
        experts
    --  Talks on how to make the right partnerships, hack the system, and design
        products that stick
    --  Opportunities to connect with industry experts as well as peer
        developers and designers
"Health 2.0 recognizes the critical role that technologists play in the ever evolving field of health tech" said Indu Subaiya, Co-Chairman and CEO of Health 2.0. "Through workshops and talks on the latest tools and intelligence, Health:Refactored will empower them to drive, change, and shape the health industry."

Health:Refactored joins the expanding series of Health 2.0 international conferences and events, all focused on the advancement of health care technology. Early bird registration is open here!

The call for speakers is open. Apply here!

Health 2.0
Health 2.0, LLC is a world stage, testing ground, and community for the future of health technology. Since being founded in 2007, Health 2.0 has continuously promoted, showcased, and catalyzed health IT solutions and innovations through conferences, code-a-thons, prize competitions, media, and the Health 2.0 consulting group. For more information, visit http://www.health2con.com. Follow us on Twitter at health2con.com/twitter.

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Health 2.0

CONTACT: Catherine Bostian, +1-650-248-9686, catherine@health2con.com

Web Site: http://www.health2con.com

Huawei Showcases its First Windows Phone 8 Smartphone

With the longest standby time in its class, the HUAWEI W1 offers consumers a smarter alternative at the right price

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, unveiled its first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, HUAWEI W1, at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) today. The W1 is 10.15 mm thin and features a 4-inch IPS LCD 480 x 800 touchscreen with OGS Technology, powered by the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 MSM8230 dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and Adreno 305 GPU. With a 1950 mAh battery, the W1 has 470 hours[i] of standby time, the longest among all smartphones in its class. It features a visually iconic design inspired by a tropical island and comes in an array of bold colors including blue, red, black and white. The W1 is a smart and stylish alternative for consumers looking for great technology at a price that is right. 

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The HUAWEI W1 has a low reflective IPS LCD display with full lamination technology, which provides brilliant visibility under any lighting condition. The Windows Phone 8 Start screen lets you customize and pin Live Tiles with topics of personal interest, providing real-time updates that are uniquely yours. Additionally, a dynamic lock screen allows you to select the photos or updates most important to you and have them ready at a glance, even when the phone is locked.

"Inspired and powered by people, the W1 is a combination of Huawei's user-centric design philosophy and Windows Phone 8 software, bringing consumers a truly compelling alternative," said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "The addition of the W1 to our smartphone portfolio gives consumers access to an even wider range of Huawei smartphones. At a price that makes sense to consumers, W1 underscores our commitment to put smartphones within reach of every consumer, no matter who you are or what you want from your phone."

"We are excited to be working with Huawei to further expand our device portfolio to new locations and price points, allowing more people to experience Windows Phone 8 while enjoying the W1's unique features," said Terry Myerson, Corporate Vice President of the Windows Phone Division. 

The HUAWEI W1 will be available in China and Russia from January 2013, with Western Europe, Middle East, USA and other selected countries to follow.

About Huawei Device

Huawei Device believes that everyone can be the center of information and that the world would be a better place if access and information barriers were knocked down. Its strong suite of mobile phones, mobile broadband devices and home devices is testimony to Huawei Device's focus on customers and its commitment to providing user-friendly mobile internet experiences through ongoing innovation. Based on more than two decades of success in the information and communications industry, and with our own channel expertise, operational capabilities and global partner resources, Huawei Device is transforming from a company that sells millions of devices in single transactions to large businesses, to a "Business-to-Customer" (B2C) brand that also sells individual devices directly to millions of people. As at the end of 2012, Huawei Device serves more than 500 operators all over the world. For more information, visit Huawei Device online: http://www.huaweidevice.com

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Trend Micro and Windows Server 2012 Essentials Provide Security that Fits Small Businesses

Trend Micro and Microsoft join forces to help small businesses grow, securely

CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, today is addressing the increasingly complex threat landscape small businesses face due to the impact of mobile devices and cloud applications.  With the Trend Micro(TM) Worry-Free(TM) Business Security solutions in the Windows Server 2012 Essentials dashboard and with new Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 8, which supports Windows 8, Trend Micro is giving solution providers and small businesses purpose-built security solutions.   

Through an integrated approach that protects data, promotes flexible work styles, and simplifies the path to the cloud, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials gives small businesses the power to grow.  Specially designed with small businesses in mind that are purchasing their first server, Windows Server 2012 Essentials is a central server that can automate important activities like online data backup and protection of computers; allow teams to easily share and organize business documents; provide a platform for running line-of-business applications; and provide remote access to data from any Internet-connected location or device, so businesses can spend less time and money worrying about technology and more on satisfying their customers.

Malware is still a threat to small business, and any infected endpoint or server can bring the business to a halt.  Uptime of IT is critical for a small business so they can focus on running their core business. Small businesses purchasing their first server, such as Windows Server 2012 Essentials, need security to protect the server, data and core business. That is why Trend Micro provides Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security solutions to small businesses to protect data and ensure business productivity with market leading security.  Now Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security solutions are combined with the Windows Server 2012 Essentials hybrid cloud server management dashboard, providing simplified management, and endpoint, server and web threat protection for a variety of devices, no matter how they are connected.  This provides unified access for users to manage their entire business and security in one place. IT management costs are reduced with this integration, since no additional server purchase is required.  With simplified IT management small businesses can focus their time, money and effort on growing their business, not on IT security.

"Trend Micro is taking advantage of the built-in ability to include their offerings in the single management console in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials," said David Fabritius, Product Marketing Manager, Server and Tools, at Microsoft. "This enables ease of management of the entire IT infrastructure, including security, reducing costs for channel partners and small businesses."

"We continue to recommend Trend Micro solutions because of their commitment to bringing solutions built for small businesses to market," said Kevin Royalty of Total Care Consulting.  "Their relationship with Microsoft around Windows Server 2012 reinforces this commitment.  I have confidence in the partnership with Trend Micro.  Their solutions are truly Worry-Free and have provided easy to manage security for dozens of my customers."

"Trend Micro is committed to delivering products that best serve small businesses.  By working with Microsoft to integrate Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services and Windows Server 2012 Essentials, Trend Micro small business customers benefit from cloud computing and mobile applications while feeling confident that their information is safe. It's the must-have security for small businesses," said Magi Diego, director, SMB Marketing at Trend Micro.

Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security solutions feature industry-leading anti-malware and data protection. They give users peace of mind, knowing that their server, their business data, and their devices are all protected. It is protection that can grow as the business grows without needing to increase IT staff.  The solutions provide a secure, centralized, web-based management console, integrated into the Windows Server Essentials dashboard, so users can manage all their devices from anywhere and always feel confident that data is safe. With Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security solutions, machines are protected from viruses, spyware, spam, malicious websites, and more. 

Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 8

"Today we have so many workers that work outside of our offices and sites," said Leo Bordon, information technology analyst at Halton Children's Aid Societies. "With Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security, protecting our very distributed workforce has become much more automatic and, therefore, easier. If we change security rules, the changes are pushed to all of the clients, including the 30 or 40 remote workers. Version 8 seems very much like the previous version; it remains an easy tool to use and configure. We can see that Trend Micro puts thought into this--and as a result they make the solution simple to configure properly."

Now available, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security 8, which adds to Windows 8 security and provides fast, effective, and simple protection against viruses, cybercriminals, and data loss, so businesses can focus on their business, instead of worrying about Internet security. Worry-Free Business Security solutions provide effective protection with minimal impact on computer performance by leveraging the Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM)-the same infrastructure that safeguards all our customers, from Fortune 500 enterprises to millions of consumers.

Supporting materials:

Web page
Securing Small Business Infographic
Solution brief

Product Overview video:
Link hopefully coming Friday, if not Monday morning

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), the global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer  server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) global threat intelligence data mining framework, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe. 

Additional information about Trend Micro Incorporated and the products and services are available at Trend Micro.com. This Trend Micro news release and other announcements are available at http://newsroom.trendmicro.com/  and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.trendmicro.com/rss.   Or follow our news on Twitter at @TrendMicro.

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

Tech Luminaries Leave Google and Microsoft to Create the New Generation of Enterprise Software at Hearsay Social

Michael Lock, Founding Executive of Google Enterprise, Joins Forces with Longtime Microsoft Product Veteran Mark Gilbert to Bring Social Sales and Marketing to the Enterprise

Just as Microsoft Established the Client-server Era and Google Enterprise Established the SaaS Era in Prior Decades, Hearsay Social is Building the Social Enterprise Era of Today

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearsay Social®, provider of the world's most trusted social sales and marketing platform, today announced that it has named founding executive of Google Enterprise and Silicon Valley luminary Michael Lock as its chief operating officer. Additionally, Mark Gilbert, a Microsoft Corporation veteran with an extensive history of leading successful product teams, has been named the company's vice president of product. Lock and Gilbert will bring their experience in leading world-class teams and products at Google and Microsoft to execute on Hearsay Social's one-of-a-kind vision to power every business-to-customer relationship on social media.

Lock brings to Hearsay Social over 25 years of experience in technology sales and marketing including 15 years within large technology organizations such as IBM and Oracle. Most recently, he served eight years with Google building the company's enterprise arm into a $1B business with products now considered industry-standard, such as Gmail and Google Drive.

Similarly, Gilbert brings more than 15 years of enterprise and consumer product design experience to Hearsay Social, having served as head of product for a variety of key business units at Microsoft including System Center, Visual Studio, and Bing; driving technical and product strategy for Microsoft's $17 billion server and tools business; and building out Microsoft's product presence in Europe and Asia.

Having spent the past decade building the largest SaaS businesses in the industry, Lock and Gilbert will now be directing their efforts to helping companies embrace the power of social sales and marketing. Focused not on cost reduction but on using new technology to provide top line revenue growth, Hearsay Social allows enterprises to exploit the most powerful form of communication of our time: social media.

Comments on the news:

"Michael Lock and Mark Gilbert are world-class leaders and incredible technology visionaries who created products loved by millions," said Hearsay Social CEO Clara Shih. "Their leadership and breadth of enterprise product experience will drive transformational innovation for the industry and Hearsay Social's customers."

Hearsay Social COO Michael Lock said, "I am excited to join Clara and her team to enable enterprises to take advantage of social media. At Google Enterprise, we were the first to bring widely adopted consumer technologies to the corporate world. At Hearsay Social, our mission is similar: to allow corporations to leverage existing social networks, originally envisioned as consumer technologies, and enable those companies to build meaningful customer relationships that drive top line revenue."

"Hearsay Social is a disruptive force of innovation for the enterprise," said Mark Gilbert, vice president of product, Hearsay Social. "I am thrilled to join a company of bold thinkers and entrepreneurs, and to bring the frenetic social media innovation of Silicon Valley to Fortune 500 organizations in a way that drives productivity and delivers ROI."

About the Hearsay Social Platform

For enterprises with large sales organizations or store networks, Hearsay Social's social sales and marketing software will enable your salespeople to increase revenue using social media by acquiring and continuously engaging customers on social platforms. Hearsay Social is the only software that increases revenue, referrals, and renewals by transforming the entire enterprise into a social business, including sales, marketing, compliance, and HR.

    --  Hearsay Social Sales Module for easy social media page and profile
        management for non-technical sales users, one-click publishing of
        content and campaigns provided by corporate marketing teams, and
        intuitive personal analytics.
    --  Hearsay Social Marketing Module for the sophisticated needs of social
        media marketing teams. Manage hundreds of corporate social media pages
        and review thousands of sales-managed pages. Easily manage thousands of
        apps and posts per day and suggest engaging content to employees,
        stores, or branches. Now including Content Exchange to discover, curate,
        and share content from content partners.
    --  Hearsay Social Compliance Module for regulatory compliance infraction
        monitoring, capturing, archiving, and Rogue Page Finder.
    --  Hearsay Social Enterprise IT Module including single sign-on (SSO), LDAP
        directory integration, and integration with CA Siteminder and HP
        Autonomy to deliver security, compliance, ease of use, and scale.
About Hearsay Social

The world's largest companies, including Northwestern Mutual, Thrivent Financial, Farmers Insurance Group, and 24 Hour Fitness, use Hearsay Social's award-winning technology platform to achieve regulatory compliance, build stronger customer relationships, and bolster their brand across all the major social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and foursquare. Hearsay Social, a SIFMA strategic partner, has raised $21M from Sequoia Capital, NEA, and top executives from Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and YouTube, and is headquartered in Silicon Valley with dedicated local presences in New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Austin, London, and Paris.

Hearsay Social Blog: hearsaysocial.com/blog

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Twitter: @HearsaySocial

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hearsay-social

Google+: http://plus.google.com/+HearsaySocial

Editorial Contact:
Virginia Nicoletti

408.655.5005
virginia@hearsaysocial.com

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Hearsay Social

Web Site: http://hearsaysocial.com

New BodyMedia CORE 2 Will Be Smallest Multi-Sensor Activity/Health Tracker, Delivering Clinically Proven Accuracy in a Fashion Package

Upgrades Will Include Interchangeable Jewelry-Like Faceplates and Straps with Heart Rate Sensor Option

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wearable body monitoring pioneer BodyMedia today announced the BodyMedia CORE 2, the next generation of the activity/health tracker armband used on The Biggest Loser®. Packing four sensors into a housing smaller than an iPod Nano, the CORE 2 will be the smallest wearable multi-sensor device of its kind as well as the first to offer a choice of interchangeable jewelry- like faceplates, straps and cuffs for a fashion look. It will also feature a new heart rate monitoring option; energy-saving Bluetooth® Smart Ready technology enabling live activity updates on your smartphone or tablet as well as longer battery life; and data-rich mobile and online apps that can help users make smart food, exercise and lifestyle-related health decisions every day.

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A prototype of the CORE 2 monitor will be shown for the first time at Booth # 26711, South Hall at the 2013 International CES conference opening today in Las Vegas.

Smallest Multi-Sensor Monitor
Unlike almost all competitive products that use only one sensor to 'read' the body, BodyMedia's monitors incorporate temperature, heat flux, galvanic skin response and 3-axis accelerometer sensors to get accurate measurements of calorie burn, exercise intensity and sleep patterns that affect weight as well as health. Those sensors capture over 5,000 data points per minute, but they take up space. New engineering will shrink the CORE 2 hardware to the size of a quarter for inconspicuous wear.

Fit for Fashionistas
At launch in August, the CORE 2 armband will come with a standard strap. Later this year, BodyMedia will release easy-change faceplates, straps and cuffs that turn the armband into a fashion accessory. Wearers will be able to personalize their CORE 2 to match their mood, clothing, activity or general style with a snap - literally.

Optional Heart Rate Monitoring
To keep the form factor small but offer heart rate monitoring for fitness purposes to those who want it, the CORE 2 will give consumers the option to purchase an accessory strap with an embedded heart rate sensor. Wearing the armband on a continuous basis will allow minute-by-minute capture of heart rate data, whether you're watching TV or running a marathon. The data will be uploaded to BodyMedia's mobile app and online Activity Manager, providing one-stop information access from a single interface. This also sets the stage for BodyMedia to add other applications such as diabetes or stress management to the same platform.

        Bluetooth Smart Ready
Equipped with new Bluetooth Smart Ready technology, the CORE 2 will enable live updates of body monitoring data captured with the armband to BodyMedia's mobile app on Smart Ready-enabled smartphones and tablets, eliminating the delays involved in computer upload. This real-time data will assist consumers in making smart on-the-go food and exercise decisions. In addition, the new Bluetooth technology uses less energy, so it will lengthen battery life on both the CORE 2 and mobile devices.

Mobile and Online Apps
The new armband will be part of a total body monitoring package that also includes a free mobile app, an online Activity Manager, and personalized feedback with the BodyMedia FIT coach - all self-help features developed for current BodyMedia products.

    --  The mobile app provides an up-to-the-minute breakdown of calories
        burned, calories consumed, calorie deficit or overage for the day. It
        also allows users to log food and create custom workouts wherever they
        are.
    --  The Activity Manager provides the same information and logging
        abilities, PLUS historical data and activity and dietary adjustment
        recommendations based on each user's goals, actual calorie expenditure
        and food intake for the day.
    --  The FIT coach recommends activity and dietary adjustments based on each
        user's actual calorie expenditure and food intake for the day (e.g. "Hop
        on the treadmill and walk for about 1 hour at a speed of 4 mph and you
        can hit your calorie burn goal today").
Clinically Proven
BodyMedia body monitoring technology has been clinically validated for accuracy in physical activity and calorie burn measurements, and for the ability to improve weight loss up to three times over behavioral support alone. It is also the only system of its kind that is an FDA-registered medical device.

To be among the first to be informed when the BodyMedia CORE 2 is released, email CORE2@bodymedia.com.

About BodyMedia, Inc.
BodyMedia pioneered the development of wearable body monitors that collect physiological data for use in improving health, wellness and fitness. Founded in 1999, the company today provides a variety of around-the-clock on-body monitors utilizing proprietary technology that has been clinically validated for accuracy. Data captured by BodyMedia devices is used by consumers as well as health and wellness professionals to guide behavioral changes to control weight and promote an active lifestyle - two factors that are routinely cited as keys to combat and manage serious medical conditions.  BodyMedia has amassed one of the largest databases of information about the human body, and the technology has been used in more than 100 clinical research studies covering health issues such as obesity, COPD, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, cancer, bariatrics, sleep and intensive care. BodyMedia is privately held and based in Pittsburgh, PA. For more information, visit http://www.bodymedia.com.

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CONTACT: Molly Antos, mantos@sspr.com 1-847-415-9327

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

GreatCall's New Urgent Care App Delivers Convenient Access to Live Doctors and Nurses Whenever You Need It

Immediate Connection to Certified Medical Specialists Provides a Safe Alternative for High-Quality, Low-Cost Healthcare

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GreatCall(®), Inc., a leader in wireless services that help people stay connected, safe and healthy, today announced the launch of the new Urgent Care app. This latest addition to GreatCall's growing family of health and safety apps, Urgent Care is a first-of-its-kind medical app that provides individuals and families affordable, 24/7 access to quality healthcare information and medical specialists, including live, certified physicians if required. Now available for download free of charge in Apple's App Store, Urgent Care will also be available later this month on Google Play for Android.

Urgent Care is a Convenient Medical Alternative
GreatCall has partnered with LiveCare Clinic, a market leader for on-demand healthcare services, to bring smartphone users access to their virtual urgent care center, an extensive network of medical assistants, registered nurses and board-certified physicians. By providing individuals with immediate access to medical attention whenever they need it, customers can now take responsibility for their own well-being and lower the risk of health and medical problems that often can go untreated and result in hospitalization. In addition, Urgent Care ensures customers are equipped with all the tools and resources needed to reduce the cost and frequency of in-person consultations.

"At GreatCall, we are focused on creating easy-to-use wireless products and services that help our customers stay safe and healthy," said David Inns, CEO of GreatCall. "The Urgent Care app is an excellent example of how we can make mhealth work today if we keep things simple."

How Urgent Care Works
With a simple tap of the Urgent Care app, iPhone and Android users are connected to a registered nurse, who will ask a few basic questions and quickly triage the appropriate care for the patient's medical situation. If a doctor is needed, the individual can schedule with their own physician or if they wish, the nurse will immediately schedule a call back from a physician within 30 minutes or less. Doctors will provide assessments, advice and/or diagnoses for a wide range of conditions over the phone. They can also write prescriptions for routine, medical conditions like antibiotics and antihistamines, and send them instantly to the pharmacy of the patient's choice. Access to the national network of physicians is available around the clock, including holidays, with no appointment necessary.

Key Features of Urgent Care

    --  The most affordable live service medical app on the market with an
        introductory price of only $3.99 per call.
    --  Saves time and money as a typical telemedicine Doctor visit can be over
        $50
    --  No contracts, no cancellation fees, no proof of existing medical
        insurance required
    --  Safe alternative for those who may not have medical insurance
    --  24/7 phone access to live nurses, who can escalate your call if needed
        to board-certified medical professionals, who are available on weekends,
        holidays, while traveling or even in the middle of the night
    --  A convenient alternative to office or hospital visits for health-related
        questions, medical advice, diagnosis and common prescriptions (subject
        to certain restrictions).
Additional Features Available with Urgent Care

    --  Interactive Symptom Checker allows users to identify symptoms and
        possible causes, when to self-treat and when to contact a medical
        professional.
    --  Access to the award-winning A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia data and
        Interactive Decision Tools that provide evidence-based health
        information from leading medical institutions including the National
        Institutes of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
    --  Shake for Help(TM), a handy tool to always get an answer when you need
        one. Just shake your phone at any time and information will appear via a
        help "bubble" on screen specific to the topic being read
    --  Service available in Spanish and English
    --  Customer Service access via email
About GreatCall, Inc.
GreatCall is a company of "People You Can Count On" to deliver wireless services that help keep customers connected, safe and healthy((TM)). The company stands apart from other wireless services providers through its simplified, personalized and humanized approach, as well as its commitment to providing a high quality customer service experience. The company has been widely praised for its ability to deliver the benefits of innovation and technology in a meaningful and easy-to-use format. GreatCall has received prominent national media accolades from the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The New York Times, Washington Post and major TV broadcast networks.

GreatCall's services, apps, and cell phone handsets, including The 5Star((TM)) and the Jitterbug(®) are sold nationwide at leading retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Sears, Radio Shack Dealer Franchise, Fry's Electronics and ShopKo, as well as direct to consumers at 1-800-918-8543 and online at GreatCall.com. Service coverage includes the U.S. and Canada. GreatCall is located in San Diego, CA.

To learn more about all available GreatCall products and services, please visit: http://www.greatcall.com/urgentcare. This GreatCall news release and other announcements are available at http://www.greatcall.com/buzz. Or follow our news on Twitter @GreatCallInc and on Facebook facebook.com/greatcall. For access to company logos and high-resolution images and screen shots, please visit: http://www.greatcall.com/assets.

About LiveCare Clinic
LiveCare Clinic (http://www.Livecareclinic.com) offers the virtual urgent care center of the future providing access to physicians, nurses and technology on an integrated telemedicine platform. This platform offers a continent-wide network of Board Certified Physicians, Registered Nurses and licensed therapists that provide 24/7 medical attention to patients by facilitating in-person consultations via real-time secure wireless communications, telephone, video and web. The HIPAA compliant technology system allows for assessment, advice, diagnosis and treatment on a wide range of conditions regardless of geographical location. In addition to responding to routine health concerns, this virtual medical clinic supports remote monitoring, disease management applications and Accountable Care Organizations that are changing the face of medicine. Clients include the US and Canadian governments, insurers, leading hospital, university medical centers and thousands of medical practices.

SOURCE  GreatCall, Inc.

GreatCall, Inc.

CONTACT: Grayling Connecting Point for GreatCall, Tanya Jeffers, +1-415-897-0999 direct, +1-415-720-6456 cell, tanya.jeffers@graylingcp.com; Grayling Connecting Point for GreatCall, Jessica Cooper, +1-415-442-4036 direct, +1-650-515-2071 cell, jessica.cooper@graylingcp.com

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

TheLadders Brings The Job Search To Grand Central With "Job Central"

-- TheLadders Hosts Free Networking Event to Help NYC Job Seekers Get Back to Work --

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --On January 10, 2013, job seekers in the New York metropolitan area are invited to Job Central, an experiential job-search event presented by TheLadders at Grand Central Terminal. The free, one-of-a-kind networking event, hosted by national TV/Radio personality Allison Hagendorf, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST in Vanderbilt Hall.

Job seekers entering the event will be greeted by TheLadders Job Search Expert Amanda Augustine, who will host presentations throughout the day on topics such as identifying career goals, growing a professional network, and closing the deal. Also, attendees are encouraged to participate in the exclusive speaker series featuring TheLadders CEO and Co-founder Alexandre Douzet, HR representatives from companies such as Spotify and HP, and industry experts, including Executive Coach and author of The YOU Plan, Dr. Woody.

"Today's hiring landscape is much different than it was just five years ago," said Amanda Augustine, Job Search Expert for TheLadders. "Our goal for the Job Central event is to equip today's job seekers with the tools and confidence they need to succeed in this competitive job market."

In addition to educational resources, TheLadders will give away 1,000 three-month Premium memberships, valued in total at $75,000, which provide job seekers with access to almost 30,000 recruiters and employers, the ability to apply to any open job, and a detailed resume critique from one of TheLadders' resume experts. Select attendees will have the opportunity to sit down with talent-acquisition professionals from some of the area's well-known companies and recruiting agencies.

As TheLadders celebrates its 10 years of success, and Grand Central Terminal honors its centennial, Job Central promises to be a historic event of its own, bringing together the best employers, recruiters, and career experts to educate professionals looking to make their next career move. For more information, including the full speaker line-up, visit Job Central at theladders.com/jobcentral, and join the event on Facebook. If you're out of the area but wish to participate virtually, join the Twitter conversation on January 10(th) with the hashtag #JobCentral.

About TheLadders

With more than five million members, TheLadders is the premier online job-matching service, committed to finding the right person for the right job since 2003. With a unique suite of personalized products and resume services, the company helps job seekers connect with employers and recruiters more effectively and efficiently. Originally focusing on the $100K+ job search, TheLadders continues to dedicate itself to the science behind the job search and, as of Fall 2011, helps all career-driven professionals in finding the right jobs. Expanding services to include sub-$100K positions allows recruiters and employers, free-of-charge, to discover more matches when looking to hire professionals at all levels. TheLadders is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit TheLadders Blog and theladders.com. Your career is our job.(TM)

SOURCE  TheLadders

TheLadders

CONTACT: Patty Youngclaus, +1-646-453-1806, pyoungclaus@theladders.com, Lisa Hagendorf, +1-646-307-7538, lhagendorf@theladders.com, both of TheLadders

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

World's Most Advanced 4G Mobile Cellular Signal Booster Covers 5 Spectrum Bands

The Sleek 4G signal booster from Wilson Electronics boosts 4G signals for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon customers, as well as legacy signals for all U.S. carriers

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Promising stronger signals and fewer dropped connections, Wilson Electronics (http://www.WilsonElectronics.com), North America's leading maker of cellular signal boosters, today announced the Sleek(®) 4G, the world's most advanced 4G mobile booster designed to improve cell reception in cars, trucks, boats and other vehicles.

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The Sleek 4G boosts cellular signals inside a vehicle for customers whose devices operate on all U.S. carriers' 4G networks (except WiMAX). The Sleek 4G also will also amplify pre-existing signals, which includes all major carriers and their legacy voice and data services. This allows the user to enjoy a strong, reliable signal even where 4G services are unavailable.

Benefits include fewer dropped connections and no-service "dead zones," faster data transfer rates and improved battery life for wireless devices. The Sleek 4G was named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree, and is on display in the Wilson Electronics booth #35666 through Jan. 11 at the International CES in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"The Sleek 4G offers cellular customers a complete mobile signal boosting solution," said Laine Matthews, Wilson's director of business development. "It maintains a strong, reliable signal for any cellular device. We're always striving to deliver the best boosters to our customers, and it's great that we can offer a device that works with multiple carriers' 4G networks, as well as legacy networks, that's this small and this affordable."

The Sleek 4G measures just 2.5 by 4.5 by 2.5 inches (6.4 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm) and weighs only three ounces (85 grams). The device is sold as a plug-and-play kit and is expected to be available later this month from Wilson retailers with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $199.95. No tools are required for installation, and most any consumer can install the Sleek 4G in his or her vehicle in a matter of minutes.

The Sleek 4G's patented, all-in-one cradle design facilitates use of a Bluetooth headset or other hands-free device by those behind the wheel. An optional accessory kit converts the Sleek 4G into an indoor booster suitable for home or office. The Sleek 4G is FCC type accepted.

The Sleek 4G delivers more than 20 times the power of a typical cell phone, and works with all U.S. cellular devices including tablets, modems and mobile hotspots like the Mi-Fi(TM) and JetPack(TM). Like all Wilson signal boosters, this device features cell site protection techniques developed through cooperative effort between Wilson and several major cellular carriers that prevent the possibility of interference with any nearby cell tower.

How it Works
The roof-mounted antenna receives a weak signal from a cell tower and sends it over a thin coax cable to the Sleek 4G cradle. The signal is then boosted by the Sleek 4G's built-in amplifier and transmitted to the cell phone or other device by the Sleek 4G's built-in antenna. The process is then repeated in reverse to send a boosted signal from the phone or other device back to the cell tower.

About Wilson Electronics, Inc.
Wilson Electronics, Inc., a leader in the wireless communications industry for more than 40 years, designs and manufactures a widevarietyofcellphonesignalboosters,  antennasandrelatedcomponents that significantly improve cellular communication in mobile, indoor, marine and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. All Wilson products are engineered, assembled and tested in the company's U.S.-based headquarters. Wilson boosters fully comply with FCC regulations for cellular devices and are FCC type accepted and Industry Canada certificated. Wilson Electronics has developed and patented microprocessor-controlled signal booster technology, which protects cell sites by preventing network interference due to oscillation or site overload. For more information, visit http://www.wilsonelectronics.com.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product is manufactured and marketed exclusively by Wilson Electronics Inc. No endorsement by any wireless service provider is implied. 

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Wilson Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Jonathan Bacon, +1-435-673-5021 (o), +1-801-660-7820(c), jbacon@wilsonelectronics.com; Clay Blackham of Snapp Conner PR, +1-801-432-2177 (o), +1-801-440-5040 (c), clay@snappconner.com

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

ARRIS Announces the ARRIS Market Featuring Customizable Content for Whole Home Solution Moxi® User Interface

SUWANEE, Ga., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRS) today announced the addition of the ARRIS Market, an application store launched in conjunction with partner AppCarousel(TM) as part of the ARRIS Whole Home Solution Moxi User Interface experience.  Launched in an HTML5 browser, the MSO customizable ARRIS Market will present a full screen app store enabling subscribers to interact with social media, enjoy games, and consume alternate forms of over-the-top content all managed, formatted and optimized for the big screen experience. 

ARRIS has engaged with several cable service providers to understand and define their desired apps and assist with customizing genres, store front, specific apps, and other custom requests.  AppCarousel will focus on procuring, curating, and managing various apps, as well as hosting the app platform that will deliver the Application Store.

The ARRIS Market is based in HTML5, and like many elements of the Moxi user experience, including the recent addition of an HTML5 browser, it is designed to be customized by the MSO.  This customization enables MSOs to better compete with an in-home brand and bond message for their subscribers. 

"We are excited about enabling these new capabilities for operators deploying the ARRIS Whole Home Solution," said ARRIS VP Product Management Ron Miller.  "We are committed to increasing the value and popularity of the ARRIS Whole Home Solution through the evolution of the application space and the cable-driven ecosystem of home entertainment."

The ARRIS Market will be introduced in a series of Moxi software releases during 2013.

The initial release will feature such content as Facebook®, Twitter(TM), Yelp®, weather, news, and games.  The offering will be regularly enhanced and refreshed, giving subscribers a series of new experiences throughout the year.

Supporting the growth and innovation in the ARRIS Market will be the future release of the ARRIS Web Services SDK, a comprehensive suite of developer focused APIs and tools for creating a new generation of custom apps developed around the powerful resources of the ARRIS Whole Home Solution.  The Web Services SDK will only be made available to MSO partners and key developers chosen by ARRIS to ensure the highest quality experience for the subscriber.

The introduction of the ARRIS Market will open up a variety of new potential revenue generating opportunities for service providers.  Some may require additional custom work to support new types of billing integrations, special content arrangements, or select integrations with the Moxi UI.  ARRIS is committed to exploring all of these types of services to deliver a unique, high value opportunity to the MSO community and its subscribers.   

About ARRIS
ARRIS is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of communications and IP technologies that support broadband services for residential and business customers around the world. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver and monitor advanced video, data and voice subscriber services, including whole home video across multiple screens, ultra high-speed data, personalized advertising and carrier-grade telephony.  Headquartered near Atlanta, in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, ARRIS has R&D centers in Beaverton, OR; Chicago, IL; Cork, Ireland; Kirkland, WA; Redwood City, CA; Shenzhen, China; State College, PA; Tel Aviv, Israel; Wallingford, CT and Westborough, MA, and operates support and sales offices throughout the world. Information about ARRIS products and services can be found at http://www.arrisi.com.

SOURCE  ARRIS Group, Inc.

ARRIS Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Alex Swan, ARRIS Media Relations, +1-678-473-8327, alex.swan@arrisi.com

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

The First Web-Based Brain Fitness Program for Age 50+: New from Dakim

All Fun, No Drudgery, Yet Clinically Validated to Help Users Stay Sharp

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain fitness is becoming big business, but the online programs on the market today aren't geared to the people who need to sharpen their cognitive abilities the most: those 50 and over. That's about to change with Dakim BrainFitness OntheWeb - a new subscription service specifically designed for Baby Boomers and seniors that's as fun as a Beatles concert, as multimedia as a YouTube video, and clinically validated to improve memory and language even as you laugh your way through each 20-minute session.

Based on Dakim's experience in building the #1 brain fitness program for U.S. senior living communities - with fresh content tailored to Boomers - Dakim BrainFitness OntheWeb utilizes activities and technology developed over a 12-year period to create a scientifically sound brain workout with unique personalization and entertainment features that increase effectiveness.

With over 100 different activity types and thousands of variations that exercise different parts of the brain, it's the only program that continually adjusts the sequence of activities as well as the level of challenge based on each user's abilities; the only one with Hollywood-style videos, music, storytelling and humor that eliminate the boredom factor that causes users to drop out; and the only one designed for mature adults - complete with age-appropriate references ranging from Rosa Parks to Watergate.

Work That Feels Like Play
Unlike other programs that utilize tedious drills and textbook-like two-dimensional exercises, Dakim provides a continuously updated selection of original interactive game-like activities designed to encourage sustained use to help keep brains agile. For example:

    --  Each "Keep Your Eyes Open" activity shows a clip from a movie and
        challenges users to remember details to exercise short-term memory.
    --  Each "Phoenician Decoder" exercise uses an ongoing story about a pair of
        middle-aged treasure hunters to work on visual matching, working memory
        and critical thinking.
    --  Each "Identify and Reward" installment strengthens long-term memory with
        clues about famous people such as Nelson Mandela, Richard Nixon, Neil
        Armstrong, Jane Goodall and Clint Eastwood - all cultural touchstones
        that resonate with the over-50 crowd.
Customized for Each User
Dakim BrainFitness OntheWeb also provides exclusive personalization, cross-training, memory-boosting and social networking features that heighten the therapeutic value as well as subscriber interest. Highlights include:

    --  Patented Dakim technology that dynamically selects the next appropriate
        exercise based on user history and performance, then self-adjusts the
        challenge level to match the user's ability in real time.
    --  Activities designed to exercise short- as well as long-term memory,
        critical thinking, visuospatial orientation, calculation and language,
        exercising more cognitive domains than any other program.
    --  Easy-to-learn memory-boosting techniques - separate from the core
        cognitive training sessions - that can be put to use after only a few
        minutes of practice to help subscribers remember names, words, shopping
        lists, reading information and more.
    --  A variety of social networking options and complementary health
        resources available from the home page, along with session statistics
        and other tools enabling users to measure their progress.
Availability
Dakim BrainFitness OntheWeb will launch in March at http://www.dakim.com. Subscription packages will be priced at $14.95 for one month and $99.95 for one year. For more information, visit http://www.dakim.com or call 888-MY-DAKIM.

About Dakim, Inc.
Dakim Inc. is the leading provider of clinically tested brain fitness programs that provide rigorous cognitive stimulation to help people over 50 sharpen and preserve brain function. Featuring entertaining multimedia exercises with proprietary technology that selects the next appropriate exercise as well as adjusting to the user's ability level, the company's Dakim BrainFitness platform is available as a turnkey hardware-based system that is the #1 program of its kind in senior living communities; in a software edition used by healthcare professionals to help combat cognitive decline as well as help patients suffering from stroke or traumatic brain injury; and, as of March 2013, as a web-based subscription service tailored to users over 50. Dakim BrainFitness is also the only brain fitness product approved as Evidence-Based by the U.S. Administration on Aging. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. For more information, visit http://www.dakim.com.

SOURCE  Dakim, Inc.

Dakim, Inc.

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

MediaTek Launches World's 1st 3-SWP (Single-Wire Protocol) NFC Solution for Adoption in Mainstream Mobile Platforms

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced the availability of the MT6605, the world's 1st dual-SIM plus 1 micro SD card capable Near Field Communications (NFC) solution positioned to expand the adoption in and usefulness of mainstream mobile platforms. Featuring a unique 3-SWP (single-wire protocol) architecture, the MT6605 allows co-existence of multiple applications, such as information exchange/retrieval, ticketing, access control/authentication, location-based services and device pairing, all on a single mobile device, through simple and secure contactless connections.

The MT6605 provides seamless integration with MediaTek's field-proven Android mobile platforms and efficiently enables NFC connectivity on mainstream smartphones and tablets. It supports simultaneously 3 secure elements, both embedded and SIM-based, meaning a possible usage scenario could be a dual-SIM plus one micro SD card configuration in one device. It's a great way to empower ecosystem players to launch their NFC services right away by enabling more flexible business models.

The MT6605 software stack complies with the NFC Forum Controller Interface (NCI) and works on multiple OS platforms including Android. The chip also incorporates MediaTek's "Beam Plus" technology that optimizes the NFC plus Wi-Fi handover procedure and can reduce device paring time significantly at very low power operations. MediaTek also works closely with its customers to support their antenna designs for significantly smaller antenna sizes than current market offerings. Together with its ultra compact footprint, the MT6605 is truly ideal for highly integrated mobile platforms for device manufacturers to integrate NFC at a significantly lower price point.

"For the next few years, growth of NFC will be primarily in smartphones and the surrounding digital ecosystem devices, such as tablets, PCs, printers and TVs. The enterprise, the consumer, and the event and travel industries can particularly benefit from the inclusion of NFC in these devices, as the controlled nature of their environments (an office building, a house, a stadium, a hotel or an airport) can more easily facilitate the deployment of the necessary infrastructure without the need for ubiquity, (*)" said Mr. Mark Hung, Research Director at Gartner.

"With the convergence of mobile communications, social networks, information exchange, payments and cloud services on the smartphone, NFC is a key technology that is bridging the smartphone owner in both the physical and online world for an enhanced user experience," said SR Tsai, General Manager of the Wireless Connectivity and Networking Business Unit at MediaTek. "As a global leader across mobile and home entertainment, MediaTek intends to be at the forefront of delivering easy-to-implement, affordable solutions to our customers. Our industry leadership in performance, integration, efficiency and reliability can now bring the powerful new technology of NFC to the widest possible range of smart devices."

The MediaTek MT6605 NFC chip is currently being designed into smartphones by MediaTek's leading global customers along with the company's leading Android mobile platforms. The first smartphone models based on this new chipset are expected to ship commercially in Q2 2013.

*Source: Gartner, "Innovation Insight: NFC Bridges Mobile Devices, People and Things" Mark Hung, 16 October 2012

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, Korea, Denmark, England, Sweden and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, +886-35670766

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

Sakar Launches New Targus® Branded Products

Office Supplies, Audio and Computer Accessories Debut at CES Booth #13035

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sakar International unveiled its new line of Targus® branded office supplies, audio products and computer accessories produced under a worldwide license agreement with Targus, maker of the world's best-selling laptop cases and accessories.

"Known for its durability, functionality and timeless style, the Targus brand is synonymous with mobile accessories for the office, the road and home-office users," said Jeff Saka, president of Sakar. "Between the must-have travel chargers, power adapters, desktop necessities and novelty USB accessories, we've got everything you need to make your workspace functional and comfortable, no matter where your work takes you."

Sakar will showcase the new products at Booth #13035 in Central Hall during the 2013 International CES Jan. 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Through the licensing agreement, Sakar will manufacture and distribute:

    --  Office and desktop supplies, including a label maker, pencil sharpener,
        desk blotter, stacking trays, mouse pads, calculators, desk lamps,
        screens and hand-held scanners, as well as novelty USB accessories and a
        USB-powered LED light;
    --  Audio and video accessories, including headphones, ear buds, speakers,
        webcams, headsets and projectors;
    --  Data storage products, including hard drives and flash drives; and
    --  Power solutions, including power cords, surge protectors, batteries and
        cables, travel adapters and cradles for automobile use.
These products and more will be available worldwide through Sakar's global retail partners, wherever electronics and mobile accessories are sold.

For more information, visit Booth #13035 in Central Hall during the 2013 CES or visit http://www.Sakar.com.

About Sakar International

Sakar International, Inc. is a leading provider of interactive consumer electronics. Since 1977, the privately held, family-owned company has evolved alongside technology - becoming a global leader in innovative electronics. Sakar is a licensing partner with over forty major entertainment brands and has maintained a diverse portfolio of product offerings, including: digital cameras and video recorders, along with camera, computer, audio, cell phone, and gaming accessories. Sakar acquired the Vivitar brand in 2008 and has since launched a full line of photographic, optic and related accessories.

Targus® is a registered trademark of Targus Group International, Inc.

SOURCE  Sakar International

Sakar International

CONTACT: Nicole Friedman, SS|PR, 1-847-415-9344, nfriedman@sspr.com

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

Sakar Expands KODAK Product Lineup with New Camera and Photo Accessories

New Products Make it Easy to Explore New Ways to Capture, Enjoy Life's Precious Moments

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its successful line of KODAK digital media products launched last year, Sakar International today announced the debut of an expansive new lineup of KODAK camera and photo accessories to help consumers get the most out of their photo capturing and viewing experience.

Sakar unveiled the first of their products to kick off its newly expanded KODAK brand licensing agreement today at the 2013 International CES, The worldwide manufacturing and distribution deal will have the first set of products on store shelves this spring.

"There is a tremendous heritage and strong consumer loyalty behind the KODAK brand," said Sakar President Jeff Saka. "We're very pleased to offer this all-new line of computer peripherals and digital photo accessories that will resonate with longtime Kodak fans, as well as anyone new to the brand, for their exceptional ease of use, quality and value."

The new lineup includes:

    --  Computer peripherals, including a next-generation webcam, digital photo
        viewers and small form factor digital photo frames
    --  Binoculars that leverage the latest optics technology for crystal clear
        visibility, perfect for bird watching in the field or an up-close view
        at the opera.
    --  Accessories to enhance mobile photography creativity and improve
        results.
    --  A wide range of shooting accessories for SLR and DSLR cameras, including
        cases, straps, tripods, filters, lenses and caps, accessory flashes,
        shutter releases and screen protectors.
    --  LED video lights to capture higher-quality images in low-light
        situations with a natural light that won't drain the battery.
The entire lineup of KODAK accessories will be available in stores through Sakar's international retail partners and online at select partner e-commerce sites.

To get a first look at the new KODAK lineup from Sakar, visit the Sakar Booth #13035 in Central Hall at the International CES that opens today in Las Vegas and continues through Jan. 11.

For more information about Sakar products, visit http://www.sakar.com.

        About Sakar International

Sakar International, Inc. is a leading provider of consumer electronics and accessories. With a rich heritage of technology innovation since 1977, Sakar has developed a global presence by consistently evolving alongside technology to develop on-trend, cutting edge products. Sakar licenses over forty major entertainment brands and has maintained a diverse portfolio of product offerings, including: digital cameras, video recorders, karaoke machines and small appliances, along with audio, tablet, camera, smartphone and computer accessories. Sakar acquired the Vivitar brand in 2008 and has since launched a full line of photographic, optic and related accessories. Sakar is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, Latin America, Hong Kong and China.

        About Kodak
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses and creative professionals unleash the power of images, information and printing to enrich their lives. To learn more, visit http://www.kodak.comand follow our blogs and social media at http://www.kodak.com/go/followus.

The Kodak trademark is used under license from Kodak.

SOURCE  Sakar International

Sakar International

CONTACT: Nicole Friedman, SS|PR, 1-847-415-9344, nfriedman@sspr.com

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

Sakar Reports Polaroid Debuts The First Android(TM)-Powered Interchangeable Lens 'Smart' Camera at CES

The Polaroid iM1836 Camera fuses the flexibility of interchangeable lenses with the power of Android OS to make it easy for anyone to take and share great shots with friends

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid today unveiled the first and only Android-powered compact interchangeable-lens smart camera that makes it easy and fun for anyone to capture outstanding, professional quality images and instantly share them with friends. The 18 megapixel Polaroid iM1836 camera debuted at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics show, Jan. 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be on display in the Polaroid Booth #13613 throughout the show.

Produced by Sakar International, an authorized Polaroid licensee, the iM1836 camera features the latest Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" operating system, the smoothest and fastest Android OS yet, and comes standard with a 10-30mm optical zoom lens, and will hit store shelves in the first quarter of 2013 at an MSRP of $399.  The Polaroid iM1836 camera will also offer consumers the flexibility to explore their creativity with interchangeable lenses, since all existing Micro Four Thirds system lenses will work with the iM1836 with an adapter.

"Throughout our 75 year history, Polaroid has been synonymous with innovation, creativity, and ease of use," commented Scott W. Hardy, President and CEO of Polaroid.  "We are continuing that proud tradition at CES this year with the launch of the iM1836. This compact, connected camera is the ideal pocket-sized device to capture and share all of your most precious moments."

Superior Quality, Simple to Use
The Polaroid iM1836 camera is the first of its kind to pair interchangeable lens options, like those typically only found on more expensive D-SLR cameras, with the ultra-intuitive and familiar Android OS. This powerful combination allows consumers of any skill level to get professional-quality results without the cost and complexity of a professional system. The lightweight device is portable and compact, perfect for dropping it into a backpack or purse, ready to capture outstanding images wherever and whenever they happen.

With the vibrant 3.5" capacitive touchscreen LCD display and the fast and fluid Android interface/menu, anyone can simply point and shoot great photos in a snap--no more fiddling with the camera and missing the shot. Auto blink detection, auto face exposure and pop-up flash ensure a great shot every time. The Polaroid iM1836 even captures wide-angle panoramic shots for impressive landscape photography without the added cost and weight of high-end equipment.

And, when the action calls for more than just a still image, the iM1836 camera also captures 1080p HD video. Plus, the built-in HDMI output turns this compact device into a multimedia player--just connect it to any TV or monitor to view video or photo slide shows.

Snap and Share Instantly
Combining theflexibility and creativity of an interchangeable lens camera with the power of the Android 4.1 platform, the Polaroid iM1836 camera makes it easy for photographers of any skill level to point, shoot, share and tag great photos instantly and effortlessly. With built-in peer-to-peer Wi-Fi and  easy-to-use Polaroid photo sharing apps on board, the Polaroid iM1836 camera lets users instantly upload and share stunning, professional-quality image creations with friends via Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flikr, Vimeo and more, all at the touch of a button. When Wi-Fi isn't available, built-in Bluetooth connectivity pairs the Polaroid iM1836 camera with any Bluetooth-enabled device to upload images and video through a mobile phone, PC or even iPod Touch.

"People often take pictures with both their camera and their camera phone to get the image quality they want and the ability to share the moment with friends on Facebook or Twitter. Too often they miss the shot because they're switching back and forth," said Sakar President Jeff Saka. "This great little compact camera solves that problem, with exceptional Polaroid quality and the ability to upload and share those same images in real time."

To check out the latest-generation digital imaging Polaroid products, visit Booth #13613 during the 2013 CES or visit http://www.polaroid.com.

        About Sakar International
Sakar International, Inc. is a leading provider of consumer electronics and accessories. With a rich heritage of technology innovation since 1977, Sakar has developed a global presence by consistently evolving alongside technology to develop on-trend, cutting edge products. Sakar licenses over forty major entertainment brands and has maintained a diverse portfolio of product offerings, including: digital cameras, video recorders, karaoke machines and small appliances, along with audio, tablet, camera, smartphone and computer accessories. Sakar acquired the Vivitar brand in 2008 and has since launched a full line of photographic, optic and related accessories. Sakar is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, Latin America, Hong Kong and China.

        About The Polaroid Brand
Across several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to technology. The history of Polaroid began 75 years ago, with its roots stemming back to Polaroid instant film, cameras and camera accessories - thus was the introduction of the famous Polaroid Classic Border Logo which is still recognized today as a true landmark of photography.

In recent years, Polaroid has expanded its range of products in consumer electronics and photography, such as instant and digital cameras, high-definition camcorders, mobile printers, tablets, flat-screen TVs and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value that the brand has long stood. For more information, visit http://www.polaroid.com.

Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Color Spectrum and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license.

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

SOURCE  Sakar International

Sakar International

CONTACT: Melanie Kreiter for Sakar International, SS|PR, 1-847-415-9320, mkreiter@sspr.com; or Melissa Hoistion for Polaroid, R&J Public Relations, +1-908-722-5757, mhoistion@randjpr.com

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

'Absolutely Charming' Fashion Accessories for Smartphones & Tablets: Vivitar Introduces 12 Collections with 84 SKUs to Personalize Electronics

7 Matching SKUs in Each Series Including iPad & iPhone Cases, Headphones & Earbuds

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CES BOOTH 13035 - What does the fashionable iPad or iPhone wear? Vivitar's new 'Absolutely Charming' accessory collections for smartphones, tablets and other electronics give women a choice of 12 artsy designs - each featuring seven matching pieces - with themes like Glam, Ranch Girl, Romeo and Juliet, and Stay Positive to appeal to different tastes.

Liberally appointed with charms (charming!), studs and other decorations with a rainbow of color and pattern, each collection consists of an iPad case, iPad mini-case, iPhone 5 and iPhone 4s cases, iPad/tablet stylus, headphones with mic, and earbuds. Consumers can choose from three matched sets in each of four categories:

    --  Glam, a bling-filled family using metallics, tassels, kaleidoscopic
        motifs, and covers ranging from starry-night black to python
        polyurethane.
    --  Ranch Girl, featuring turquoise and silver trims and charms with a
        choice of flocked animal print, leather-like polyurethane or embossed,
        saddle-style polyurethane covers.
    --  Romeo and Juliet, offering a more traditional feel with damask prints,
        burlaps, lace, cameos, keys and other romantic touches.
    --  Stay Positive, a good vibe set filled with positive sayings like
        "Breathe" and "Dream" along with embossed polyurethane covers, charms
        and metallic appointments.
All items are sold separately with MSRPs of $19.99 to $59.99 and can be found at Best Buy, Fred Meyer and Office Depot.

About Vivitar

Vivitar is a leading provider of photographic, audio and optic devices and related accessories with a rich heritage of technology innovation dating back to 1938. The company celebrates its 75(th) anniversary in 2013 with an aggressive expansion of its accessory portfolio, including a line of fashion smartphone and tablet accessories as well as co-branded speakers, docks, headphones and earbuds. Vivitar is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional offices across the United Kingdom, Latin America, Canada and Hong Kong, and retail distribution worldwide.  For more information, visit http://www.vivitar.com

SOURCE  Vivitar

Vivitar

CONTACT: Stephanie Jimenez, +1-847-415-9316, sjimenez@sspr.com

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

Vivitar Celebrates 75 Years with Launch of New Tablet Computers

Latest Diversification for Iconic Camera Brand

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivitar, the iconic consumer electronics brand that made its mark as an innovator in photographic equipment, is celebrating its 75(th) anniversary this year with the launch of a collection of affordable tablet computers aimed at the youth and family markets. The new tablets - being shown for the first time at Booth 13035, Central Hall, atthe CES 2013 International CES conference that opens today in Las Vegas - mark the latest chapter in an aggressive expansion of the Vivitar product line since the brand was acquired by Sakar International in 2008.

Today Vivitar's portfolio ranges from mass-market digital cameras and video recorders to professional SLR lenses, flashes and accessories, as well as bags and cases, tripods, batteries and chargers, binoculars, telescopes and microscopes, harkening back to the brand's optics heritage. The Vivitar family also spans TV, computer, smartphone and tablet accessories, including a new 'Absolutely Charming' fashion line of matching iPad and iPhone cases, headphones and earbuds available in 12 different themed designs enabling women to personalize their electronics.

The tablets will take Vivitar into a new product category that will be sold under the Vivitar name as well as licensed to other consumer brands. Sakar has an active license program with major brand franchises including Disney, Monster High, Nickelodeon, Batman, Spider-Man, Hello Kitty, KidzBop, Targus, Kodak, NERF, Polaroid and many others.

"Seventy-five years is a milestone for any company, and especially for a brand like Vivitar in a market that has been transformed by digital technology. Vivitar was once so focused on the SLR camera that they literally wrote a book on the subject, so the brand has had to evolve to meet current market realities. We have done that while upholding the Vivitar reputation for delivering quality products at an affordable price," said Jeff Saka, President of Sakar International.  "Our entry into the tablet businessis the next step in a progression that continues to strengthen the brand and keep it fresh for a new generation of consumers."

Vivitar was founded in 1938 by two German immigrants who began distributing imported photographic equipment from the trunk of their Oldsmobile. The partners eventually began producing their own lens designs, including the widely known Series 1 that was the first professionally accepted 3:1 zoom lens. The success of its lens products was followed by the introduction of Vivitar-branded 35mm cameras and innovations such as the Vivitar 283 flash unit featuring a patented circuit allowing rapid recycling times. That flash became the #1 professional and enthusiast product of its kind, outselling all competitors, and was in production for over 30 years.

Vivitar entered the consumer market in the 1990s with a line of digital cameras. Today the company is the largest supplier of digital cameras and accessories around the world, with models ranging from entry-level VGA cameras and underwater camcorders to 18-megapixel compact system Android cameras for the amateur and serious digital photographer. 

About Vivitar
Vivitar is a leading provider of photographic, audio and optic devices and related accessories with a rich heritage of technology innovation dating back to 1938. The company celebrates its 75(th) anniversary in 2013 with an aggressive expansion of its accessory portfolio, including a line of fashion smartphone and tablet accessories as well as co-branded speakers, docks, headphones and earbuds. Vivitar is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional offices across the United Kingdom, Latin America, Canada and Hong Kong, and retail distribution worldwide.  For more information, visit http://www.vivitar.com

SOURCE  Vivitar

Vivitar

CONTACT: Lauren Gillaspey, +1-847-415-9321, lgillaspey@sspr.com

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