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Broadcom Boosts Content Protection for Set-top Box Platforms

Enters 2013 Consumer Electronics Show as First to Activate Cryptography Research's DPA Countermeasures

News Highlights:

- Empowers broadcasters to expand content offerings and secure delivery methods

- Promotes seamless user access to high-quality, premium content

- Highlights Broadcom's leadership and commitment to content protection

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced it is first to enable Cryptography Research (CRI) differential power analysis (DPA) countermeasures across its line of set-top box (STB) platforms. By licensing CRI technology, Broadcom is deploying advanced security measures to enable broadcasters to securely expand services and premium content delivery methods for multi-screen and Internet-based TV experiences. Learn how Broadcom® innovation is enabling the Connected Life at home, at work, and on-the-go at Broadcom@CES.

"Building on the licensing agreement announced last year, we are pleased to introduce the implementation and availability of our technology with Broadcom," said Paul Kocher, Cryptography Research President and Chief Scientist.  "Broadcom is the first set-top box SoC manufacturer to deliver DPA countermeasure technology with leading and widely deployed solutions around the world. Its emphasis and leadership in security is a big win for broadcasters and consumers, and will play a key role in protecting pay-TV ecosystems and bringing high-quality premium content to any screen in the home."

Key Features:

    --  Cryptography Research discovered the existence of DPA vulnerabilities
        and developed countermeasures to thwart attacks. Differential power
        analysis (DPA) attacks extract secret keys by analyzing measurements in
        the power consumption of a target device
    --  Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for securing pay television
        systems, mobile devices, bank cards, secure identity products, secure
        storage media, anti-tamper products, and other electronic systems and
        components
    --  Cryptography Research has developed a portfolio of over 60 patents
        covering countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent
        applications pending worldwide. For additional information visit
        http://www.cryptography.com.
"Broadcom is committed to enabling secure pay-TV environments worldwide," saidDan Marotta, Broadcom Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group.  "By licensing and integrating Cryptography Research's DPA countermeasures, Broadcom ensures its customers are protected as even further content security requirements emerge.  This enables our customers to design and deploy new ways to enjoy premium content and interact with their television."

Availability

DPA countermeasure technology is available now across all Broadcom's IP, satellite and cable set-top box platforms, including Broadcom's BCM7231 set-top box SoC.

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by connecting everything®.  For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

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The 451 Group Announces the Acquisition of Yankee Group

Acquisition of research and advisory firm covering the mobile and communications industries extends The 451 Group's capabilities as a global research, advisory, data and certification firm focused on the evolution of Digital Infrastructure

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 451 Group, the corporate parent of 451 Research and Uptime Institute, today announced the acquisition of Yankee Group, the preeminent research, data and advisory firm equipping enterprises to profit in a mobile world, from Alta Communications, a Boston-based private equity firm.

Founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson, Yankee Group emerged as the first independent information technology market research and advisory firm focused on the communications industry. Throughout its history, Yankee Group maintained and extended its reputation for independent thought leadership in emerging IT and communications technologies, business models and user trends. Today, with more analysts covering the mobility market than any other analyst firm, Yankee Group is the thought leader in providing insight and data for a mobility revolution that it forecasts to be a $3 trillion market opportunity by 2016.

Commenting on the acquisition, The 451 Group's Chairman and CEO, Martin V. McCarthy said:

"We are delighted to welcome the Yankee Group team to join me and the 200+ current professionals here at The 451 Group. For over four decades, the insights of Yankee Group have served the telecommunications industry and, more recently, the emergent mobility marketplace. Mobility is a huge driver of innovation in business and technology markets globally. Its impact in the evolving enterprise and broader consumer IT marketplaces will fundamentally shape the future expansion and strategy of Digital Infrastructure. With Yankee Group, we see an exciting opportunity to significantly extend The 451 Group's focus on the evolution of Digital Infrastructure. Yankee Group supports our operating philosophy of long-term, sustainable, profitable, global growth."

Since 2010, Yankee Group has been led by CEO Terry Waters. Post-acquisition, Mr. Waters will continue as CEO of Yankee Group, reporting directly to Mr. McCarthy, who will also serve as Yankee Group Chairman. Commenting on the acquisition, Mr. Waters said:

"Our joining The 451 Group is an important milestone in the evolution of Yankee Group. Yankee Group is uniquely positioned to lead the industry in navigating the dynamics of the new mobile economy. The support and resources of The 451 Group as a strategic owner will enable Yankee Group to deepen our focus on key themes driving the mobile ecosystem - including mobile money, mobile and connected devices, mobile applications and cloud, mobile broadband and mobile leadership - and to dramatically expand our new Mobile Advisory and Planning Services (MAPS) platform. We are very excited to be joining The 451 Group family, and look forward to continuing to provide actionable research and trusted advice to our clients around the world."

In October 2012, Yankee Group launched its new Mobile Advisory and Planning Services (MAPS) product family. MAPS is a revolutionary research and advisory offering that combines the company's leading market research with exclusive daily insights and weekly thematic perspectives on the hot issues driving the mobile ecosystem. This new delivery platform provides a tablet- and desktop-based rich research user experience. The MAPS family of services enables clients to keep up-to-date with the latest trends, consumer preferences and developments that are constantly reshaping mobile players, ecosystems and technologies across the globe.

Post-acquisition, Yankee Group will operate as an independent division of The 451 Group. As such, Yankee Group will join the other divisions of The 451 Group - 451 Research and Uptime Institute - to provide thought leadership, advisory, data and certification services on the evolution of Digital Infrastructure.

About The 451 Group

Headquartered in New York, with offices in key locations - including Boston, San Francisco, Washington DC, London, Seattle, Denver, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Singapore and Moscow - The 451 Group owns and operates 451 Research, a leading technology-industry syndicated research and data firm focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. The 451 Group also owns and operates Uptime Institute, an independent provider of thought leadership, certification, education and professional services for the global datacenter and emerging Digital Infrastructure industry. 

About 451 Research

451 Research, a division of The 451 Group, provides syndicated research, data and advisory services focused on the business of enterprise IT innovation. 451 Research analysts provide critical and timely insight into the competitive dynamics of innovation in emerging technology segments such as cloud computing, datacenter technologies and Internet infrastructure services. Business value is delivered via daily concise and insightful published research, periodic deeper-dive reports, data tools, market-sizing/share research, analyst advisory, and conferences and events. Clients of the company - at vendor, investor, service-provider and end-user organizations - rely on 451 Research's insight to support both strategic and tactical decision-making.

About Uptime Institute

Uptime Institute, a division of The 451 Group, provides independent thought leadership, certification, education and professional services for the global datacenter and emerging Digital Infrastructure industry. Uptime is best known for its creation and global administration of the Tier Standard for Data Center Design, Construction and Operational Sustainability. It serves all industry stakeholders, but concentrates on enterprise and third-party datacenter owners and operators. IT and facilities equipment manufacturers, service providers, design engineers and construction firms are also served. Through Uptime Institute Professional Services, Uptime Institute delivers due diligence assessments and certifications of site infrastructure and site management in accordance with Uptime Institute's industry Tier and Operational Sustainability Standards.

About Yankee Group

Yankee Group, a division of The 451 Group, is the preeminent research and advisory firm equipping companies to profit in a mobile world. The core of its content is proprietary research and analytics on the attitudes, behaviors, and usage patterns of mobile users. Based on this research, Yankee provides a range of actionable data, insights and advice to marketing, strategy and product executives driving the mobility revolution at leading companies worldwide.

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The 451 Group

CONTACT: Chris Hill, Chief Marketing Officer, The 451 Group, Chris.Hill@The451Group.com, +1-617-261-0691

Web Site: http://www.451research.com

Wi-Fi Alliance® and Wireless Gigabit Alliance to unify

Multi-gigabit WiGig technology gaining momentum; certification and technology development efforts to consolidate in Wi-Fi Alliance

Austin, Texas and Santa Clara, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wi-Fi Alliance(®) and the Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Alliance have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining their plans to consolidate activity in Wi-Fi Alliance. The agreement builds on more than two years of collaboration between the organizations, in which WiGig Alliance developed the groundbreaking WiGig technology specifications including MAC-PHY and Protocol Adaptation Layers (PALs) and Wi-Fi Alliance initiated work to develop an interoperability certification for 60 GHz products.

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"This is an exciting technology, and has been an important highlight of our certification roadmap for some time, so we are delighted to take this step," said Wi-Fi Alliance president and CEO Edgar Figueroa. "Combining the expertise of Wi-Fi Alliance and WiGig Alliance will deliver a terrific user experience with 60 GHz solutions, and will help ensure that a full range of interoperable WiGig solutions reaches the market as quickly as possible."

WiGig technology has continued to gain significant momentum, and will soon bring users closer to a future of truly seamless wireless connectivity complementing the traditional Wi-Fi(®) networking. WiGig offers short-range multi-gigabit connections for applications ranging from high-definition WiGig Display Extensions (WDE), to peripheral connectivity and I/O cable replacement such as WiGig Serial Extension (WSE), WiGig Bus Extension (WBE) and WiGig SDIO Extension (WDS). Early 60 GHz implementations based on the WiGig specifications are entering the market now and ABI Research forecasts that by 2016, annual shipments of devices with both Wi-Fi and WiGig technology will reach 1.8 billion. 

"We set out four years ago with the simple goal of realizing a global wireless ecosystem of interoperable, high-performance devices that would operate seamlessly. In that time there have been many challenges to overcome but we have now created a market that simply did not previously exist. Consolidating activities with the Wi-Fi Alliance at this juncture will ensure WiGig's mainstream success to the benefit of technology users everywhere," said Dr Ali Sadri, President and Chairman of the WiGig Alliance.

"It's clear that 60 GHz technology is an important part of the future of wireless connectivity, and a significant complement to traditional Wi-Fi networking," said Peter Cooney, practice director for semiconductors at ABI Research. "With so many devices expected to incorporate both traditional Wi-Fi and WiGig, it just makes sense for activities to consolidate under the Wi-Fi Alliance organization."

Consolidation of the activities in Wi-Fi Alliance is intended to bring greater efficiency, ensure closely-harmonized connectivity and application-layer solutions using the technology, and  leverage WiGig technology know-how across the range of Wi-Fi technologies. The first Wi-Fi Alliance interoperability certification program for WiGig products is targeted to launch late this year. 

Under the terms of the MOU, the organizations will enter a period of diligence and planning, with the intent to complete transition of both the technology development activity and WiGig assets to Wi-Fi Alliance by the middle of 2013. 

About Wi-Fi Alliance
http://www.wi-fi.org
The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global non-profit industry association of hundreds of leading companies devoted to seamless connectivity. With technology development, market building, and regulatory programs, the Wi-Fi Alliance has enabled widespread adoption of Wi-Fi worldwide. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) program was launched in March 2000. It provides a widely-recognized designation of interoperability and quality and it helps to ensure that Wi-Fi-enabled products deliver the best user experience. The Wi-Fi Alliance has completed more than 15,000 product certifications, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services in new and established markets.Wi-Fi(®), Wi-Fi Alliance(®), WMM(®), Wi-Fi Protected Access(®) (WPA), the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, the Wi-Fi logo, the Wi-Fi ZONE logo and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM), Wi-Fi Direct(TM), Wi-Fi Protected Setup(TM), Wi-Fi Multimedia(TM), WPA2(TM), Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint(TM), Passpoint(TM), Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast(TM), Miracast(TM), Wi-Fi ZONE(TM) and the Wi-Fi Alliance logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

About WiGig Alliance:
http://www.wigig.org
The WiGig Alliance was formed to establish a global ecosystem of high-speed and easy-to-use wireless devices that seamlessly work together to connect people in the digital age. WiGig technology enables multi?gigabit wireless communications among consumer electronics, handheld devices and PCs, and drives industry convergence to a single radio using the readily available, unlicensed 60 GHz spectrum. The organization brings together the world's leading manufacturers of semiconductors, personal computers, consumer electronics and handheld devices. For more information, please visit http://www.wigig.org.

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CONTACT: Karl Stetson, Edelman for Wi-Fi Alliance, +1-206-268-2215, karl.stetson@edelman.com, or Martyn Gettings, WiGig Alliance, +44-1636-812152, Press@WiGig.org

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FleetBroadband Multi-voice Integrated with Crewtalk Solution

Complete onboard voice gateway supports up to nine simultaneous voice lines

AIRPORT CITY BUSINESS PARK, Israel, January 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Station711, the innovative and flexible Mobile Satellite Services division of RRsat
Global Communications Network Ltd (NASDAQ: RRST), announced today that its crewtalk
solution, a complete onboard voice gateway, is now integrated with the FleetBroadband
Multi-voice service. This integration enables access of up to nine simultaneous voice
calls, thus increasing both operational and personal communication accessibility and
efficiency.

    The crewtalk solution is designed to support commercial, operational and pre-paid
voice services, as well as an ability to provide the flexibility to allocate different
profiles per user and onboard extensions. With the updated Multi-voice ability, the
crewtalk will support up to nine simultaneous calls and will allow customers to give their
crew and officers a commercial, operational and personal link to the world while at sea.

    The combined solution enhances the vessel's efficiency with an onboard PBX, integrated
with a crew prepaid solution, providing controlled and managed telephony usage and costs
as well as the Multi-voice ability. The solution seamlessly integrates the existing
onboard PBX to the FleetBroadband terminal and ensures that all crew phone calls are
routed through the prepaid system from dedicated voice lines, or from the PBX extensions.

    The integrated solution provides up to nine simultaneous voice lines with
FleetBroadband 250 or 500 terminals, and up to four simultaneous voice lines with
FleetBroadband 150. Thrane & Thrane Sailor terminal users can create a fully-integrated
crewtalk and Multi-voice solution with just a firmware update and no other additional
elements required. For other FleetBroadband terminals, additional hardware can be used
alongside the terminal to access the additional telephone lines with the Multi-voice
services.

    "Station711's crewtalk solution is tailored toaddress varied onboard needs and
challenges faced by crews at sea," commented Ohad Har-Lev, Managing Director Mobile
Satellite Services, RRsat. "The integrated solution allows shipping companies to take
advantage of the Multi-voice service to increase the commercial and operational on-board
productivity and significantly enhance crew welfare through this proficient solution."

    About Station711

    Being the mobile satellite arm of RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ:
RRST), Station711 provides communications solutions to the maritime, terrestrial and
aviation markets. As Inmarsat's 4th generation distribution partner, with our own LES for
existing and evolved Inmarsat services and via our own global teleports and fiber optics
network, Station711 has you covered to guarantee seamless global communications anywhere,
anytime. The Station711 platform, based on the most advanced technologies, can be
integrated into your existing communications infrastructures. This unique capability
results in significant cost and resource savings. For more information, visit
http://www.station711.com

    About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.

    RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global, end-to-end,
content management and distribution services to the rapidly expanding television and radio
broadcasting industries, covering more than 150 countries. Through its RRsat Global
Network, composed of satellite and terrestrial fiber optic capacity and the public
Internet, RRsat provides high-quality and flexible global distribution services 24/7 to
more than 630 channels reaching multiplatform operators, Internet TV and direct-to-home
viewers worldwide and also offers occasional use services for sports, news and events with
a fleet of flyaways and over 10 transportable satellite news gathering services (SNG)
units. More than 130 television and radio channels use RRsat's advanced production and
playout centers comprising comprehensive media asset management services. Visit the
company's website http://www.rrsat.com

    Information in this press release concerning Inmarsat is based on information provided
by this organization and has not been independently verified by RRsat.

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Huawei's Ascend P1 Launches in U.S.

Super thin Huawei Ascend P1 comes with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.0 ICS OS

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today announced an unlocked version of the Huawei Ascend P1 is available to U.S. consumers through Amazon.com.  The Huawei Ascend P1 comes equipped with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and is one of the fastest models in class, capable of handling 3D games effectively.

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"The Ascend P1 is perfect for consumers looking to get the most out of their device," said Michael Chuang, Executive Vice President of Huawei Device USA. "Whether it's for playing games, streaming music and videos, or sharing multimedia in the home or workplace, the Ascend P1 offers unparalleled performance and a truly unique mobile experience."

The Ascend P1 offers users a movie theatre-quality cinematic experience with its super AMOLED, 4.3 inch screen and 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound System. In addition, at only 7.69 mm thick, the Huawei Ascend P1 is one of the thinnest smartphones on the market. The 64.8 mm frame allows the Ascend P1 to sit comfortably in the user's palm, giving them the ability to navigate all the phone's features with a single hand.

The Huawei Ascend P1 is available online at Amazon.com for $449.99.

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-People" (B2P) brand that also sells individual devices directly to millions of people. As at the end of 2011, Huawei Device serves more than 500 operators all over the world. For more information, visit Huawei Device online: http://www.huaweidevice.com.

Media Relations Contact:
Jannie Luong, Huawei
(214) 415-0815
jannie.luong@huawei.com

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Callaway Golf Ignites Explosive Distance From The Tee With Its New X Hot Drivers

New X Hot Fairway Woods Bring Innovation and More Distance from Everywhere

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced its new line of X Hot((TM)) Drivers and Fairway Woods, configured for blistering ball speeds and distance gains. Already adopted by some of the longest-hitting players on the worldwide tours, including newly-announced Callaway staff professional Gary Woodland, the new line of X Hot Woods are a result of Callaway R&D designing clubs for the best players in the world, and using optimized design progression and adjustability to make them accessible and high-performing for all players. This collection of hot, distance-promoting drivers and fairway woods will be available at golf shops nationwide starting on January 25, 2013.

Distance gains of 13 yards* with the new X Hot Driver have been achieved with a host of design and engineering advancements that make the new drivers fast, hot and more lightweight than their predecessors. Callaway employed its powerfully fast Speed Frame(TM) Face Technology that increases ball speed, saves weight and optimizes stiffness and stress distribution across the face for more efficient energy transfer. The new face technology promotes more - and more consistent -- distance, even on off-center impact. Also, by decoupling the face performance from the rest of the driver head, Callaway R&D is able to boost ball speed without sacrificing optimum trajectory. And a tighter curvature face on the X Hot Driver (relative to the RAZR X Black Driver) offers a look at address preferred by better players, along with consistent sidespin and dispersion to promote accuracy.

"With the X Hot Drivers, we pushed the Speed Frame Face's efficiency to a new standard, producing high ball speeds while maintaining the trajectory and accuracy that discerning golfers demand," said Dr. Alan Hocknell, SVP, Research & Development, Callaway Golf. "The fast face on X Hot is one piece of the puzzle, though. We went to great lengths to configure the X Hot drivers not only to promote distance, but to progressively optimize performance for various player types."

In the X Hot Drivers, Callaway has implemented its thinnest casting technology ever in the all-titanium head to create a lighter swing weight and overall configuration, a combination that benefits most players in terms of head speed and distance, especially golfers with an average swing speed. Another benefit of the new, thin casting technology to the golfer is the inclusion of Draw Bias Progression, which changes the amount of draw bias depending on the loft, allowing golfers to better control sidespin and tune their shot shape. Players with higher lofts can take advantage of higher draw bias for straighter shots, while players with lower lofts can utilize a more neutral CG that fits their game.

Also featured in the Callaway X Hot Driver is the adjustable OptiFit Hosel, which adjusts the face angle in Open, Square or Closed positions to improve accuracy and trajectory, and allows golfers to dial in their preferred look at address. As a notable value-add, the Callaway X Hot Drivers also feature Project X Velocity shafts as the stock offering.

The Standard Callaway X Hot Driver will be available in 9.5-, 10.5-, 11.5-degree models and a 13-degree HT-model, and will feature a lighter overall club weight and a lower swing weight than the X Hot Pro model. At 460 cc, it also features attractive crown decals and an alignment Chevron on the matte grey-colored crown. The X Hot Pro Driver, which has a slightly smaller headshape at 440 cc, will be available in 8.5-, 9.5- and 10.5-degree models and feature slightly more open face angles than the Standard version. The Pro version will be available on February 15, 2013. Both versions of the new driver will debut with a new product introduction price of $299.

In addition to the X Hot Drivers, Callaway is bringing a new line of fairway woods that Tour Pros, the blogosphere and industry insiders have been buzzing about in recent weeks, the X Hot Fairway Woods. Aiming to deliver the hottest, most versatile and most complete fairway woods in golf, Callaway R&D engineered a Forged Speed Frame Face Cup made of high strength Carpenter 455 stainless steel that is, remarkably, up to 40 percent thinner than last year's fairway wood face -- with a 90 percent larger sweet spot -- jamming the CT level right up against the limit allowed by the USGA. As a result, the Forged Speed Frame Face Cup produces significantly hotter responses all over the face, and does so with superior launch conditions.

The markedly low CG in the fairway wood head, accomplished with a novel proprietary design called the Internal Standing Wave, delivers more ball speed and lower, more consistent backspin, resulting in longer, more consistent distances from everywhere on the course: the tee, fairway or rough. This new, wave-shaped weighting design engineered inside the club head projects up from the sole toward the face, creating a lower and shallower CG and higher MOI.

"We are seriously proud of the X Hot Fairway Wood's design and performance. We think we have set a new and extremely high bar in the fairway wood category," said Hocknell. "The distance gains are for real. In testing with Staff Professional Alvaro Quiros, for example, he gained nearly 18 yards against the gamer in his bag."

Not to be forgotten among the staggering distance gains is the complete performance and versatility of the X Hot Fairway Wood and X Hot Pro Fairway Wood; the sole is designed for improved performance from a variety of lies. Contributing to this versatility is the Modern Warbird® Sole, an updated design that builds off of one of the most adaptable fairway woods ever produced to allow for more dynamic shot shaping and a decidedly more useful fairway wood.

To further enhance speed and distance, the X Hot Fairway Woods will be available with a lightweight Project X Velocity shaft as the stock offering. The Standard X Hot Fairway Wood will be available in a 3-Wood, 4-Wood, 5-Wood, 7-Wood, 9-Wood and 11-Wood. The Standard version features slightly longer length shafts and more upright lie angles. The X Hot Pro Fairway Wood will be available in 13.5-, 15-, 17- and 19-degree models. Both versions will be available for a new product introduction price of $229. 

For more information on the Callaway X Hot line of products, please visit: http://www.callawaygolf.com/xhot. Also follow Callaway on Twitter @CallawayGolf.

*Claim based on average distance gains in total distance taken from player testing of X Hot Driver vs. RAZR X Black.

About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories under the Callaway Golf® and Odyssey® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit http://www.callawaygolf.comor shop.callawaygolf.com.

CONTACT:
Scott Goryl
Callaway Golf Company
Scott.Goryl@CallawayGolf.com
760-804-4080

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CEVA Introduces Comprehensive Computer Vision Library Optimized for CEVA-MM3101 Imaging & Vision Platform

CEVA-CV includes more than 500 computer vision functions, simplifying the development of next-generation imaging and vision-enabled SoCs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores, today announced CEVA-CV, a new computer vision (CV) software library for the development of vision-enabled applications targeting mobile, home, PC and automotive applications. Optimized for the CEVA-MM3101 imaging & vision platform, the software library enables application developers to simply and efficiently add vision capabilities to System-on-Chips (SoCs) incorporating the CEVA-MM3101.

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CEVA-CV is based on OpenCV, a standard library of programming functions for computer vision processing. Including more than 500 of the most frequently used computer vision functions, CEVA-CV contains key CV kernels and algorithms required for application developers targeting mobile computing, PCs, smart TVs, natural user interface (NUI) devices and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These functions include both simple CV kernels such as filters, histogram and affine transform as well as sophisticated CV algorithms including FAST, RANSAC, Connected Components and MSER. The complete set of libraries has been fully optimized using CEVA's C-level compiler for the CEVA-MM3101 imaging & vision platform. This significantly shortens development time and simplifies the development process by eliminating the need for the programmer to understand the processor architecture, allowing them to develop in high-level languages.

"The introduction of the CEVA-CV computer vision libraries is the result of more than 100 man years of engineering invested in developing computer vision platforms and applications," said Eran Briman, vice president of marketing at CEVA. "Together with our partners and customers in this rapidly developing technology field, we identified more than 500 of the most critical functions to support, and adapted these to ensure maximum power efficiency in embedded applications. Computer vision software programmers can easily add these functions to any CEVA-MM3101 enabled SoC and leverage the CEVA-MM3101 vector processor engine and C-level compiler to enable outstanding performance for their target application."

"The addition of CEVA's OpenCV-based computer vision libraries to the CEVA-MM3101 imaging and vision platform is a significant step forward for the development of embedded vision applications," said Jeff Bier, founder of the Embedded Vision Alliance (http://www.Embedded-Vision.com). "Embedded vision applications are diverse and performance-hungry.  By providing a large library of optimized software building blocks, CEVA is enabling application developers to more easily create embedded vision applications on SoCs based on the CEVA-MM3101. I commend CEVA on this exciting and important development in their computer vision roadmap."

The CEVA-MM3101 is a unique, fully programmable platform dedicated to addressing the extreme computational needs of the most sophisticated image enhancement and computer vision applications. By off-loading the device's main CPU and replacing multiple hardwired accelerators for performance-intensive imaging and vision processing tasks, the highly-efficient CEVA-MM3101 dramatically reduces the power consumption of the overall system, while providing complete flexibility. Target applications for the CEVA-MM3101 include advanced image enhancement applications (including super resolution, HDR and video stabilizer), NUI applications (including gesture recognition, face recognition and gaze detection), ADAS applications (including forward collision warning- FCW, lane departure warning - LDW and pedestrian detection - PD), computational photography, and video analytics. For more information, visit http://www.ceva-dsp.com/CEVA-MM3101.html.

About CEVA, Inc.
CEVA is the world's leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) DSP cores and platform solutions for the mobile, portable and consumer electronics markets. CEVA's IP portfolio includes comprehensive technologies for cellular baseband (2G / 3G / 4G), multimedia (computer vision, image enhancements and HD audio), voice over packet (VoP), Bluetooth, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). In 2011, CEVA's IP was shipped in over 1 billion devices and powers handsets from every top handset OEM, including Nokia, Samsung, HTC, LG, Motorola, Sony, Huawei and ZTE. Today, more than 40% of handsets shipped worldwide are powered by a CEVA DSP core. For more information, visit http://www.ceva-dsp.com. Follow CEVA on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cevadsp.

SOURCE  CEVA, Inc.

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CONTACT: Richard Kingston, CEVA, Inc., +1-650-417-7976, richard.kingston@ceva-dsp.com, or Mike Sottak, Wired Island, Ltd., +1-408-876-4418, mike@wiredislandpr.com

Web Site: http://www.ceva-dsp.com

CORRECTION - Pulsant: Pulsant Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise Cloud VDC Attains VMware vCloud® Powered Validation

READING, England, January 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

In the news release, "Pulsant Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise Cloud VDC Attains VMware vCloud® Powered Validation" issued on 3 Jan 2013 09:00 GMT, by Pulsant over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that in the second paragraph, the word "trails" will be replaced with the word "trials" as originally issued inadvertently. Complete, corrected release follows:


    Pulsant - Powering IT, today announced that its Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise Cloud
VDC service has achieved VMware vCloud(R) Powered
[http://www.vmware.com/products/vcloud/overview.html ] status, illustrating to customers
that the company's cloud services are underpinned by VMware's leading virtualization and
cloud computing technology, namely VMware vSphere(R) and VMware vCloud(R) Director(TM). A
member of the VMware Service Provider Program (VSPP), the Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise
Cloud VDC VMware vCloud Powered service delivers a set of cloud computing services across
a common platform, supporting the largest set of existing applications and offering
distinctive application mobility uniquely available from VMware.

    Mark Howling, CEO of Pulsant, states: "We have been delivering cloud solutions for
over ten years. What we are bringing to market now is true next generation cloud - it's
not just an upgrade or enhancement. Pulsant can truly deliver on cloud's promise of
unlimited scalability, total flexibility, quicker access and processing. Our customer
trials have recorded a 40-50% increase in speed and 20% reduction in power usage."

    "The VMware vCloud(R) Powered program was developed to enable our service provider
partners to differentiate themselves and help them bring their enterprise-class cloud
services to market in this competitive landscape," said Gavin Jackson, director, vCloud &
Service Providers, EMEA, VMware. "We look forward to supporting Pulsant further as it
delivers on the agility and performance customers are looking for in the cloud computing
landscape."

    Customers of Pulsant have the ability to move workloads from their VMware
vSphere-based virtualized or private cloud environment to the VMware vCloud Powered
service and back again. This application portability is a key differentiator allowing
customers to achieve the flexibility and security they need while enabling increased IT
agility.

    Pulsant sought VMware vCloud(R) Powered validation in order to highlight the expansion
of its enterprise-class cloud solutions, while providing the security and agility
customers require in their cloud solutions.

    As a validated provider, Pulsant can now provide users with enhanced responsiveness
and agility, and reduced IT costs through increased consolidation, task automation and
simplified management.

    About Pulsant:

    Experts in cloud, data centre and infrastructure services, Pulsant specialises in
highly resilient, high quality IP network, colocation
[http://www.pulsant.com/services/colocation ], managed application and cloud hosting
[http://www.pulsant.com/services/cloud ].

       
        - Pulsant supports more than 3,000 mid-tier and enterprise customers from
          its eight UK-based ISO 27001 compliant data centres.
        - Pulsant provides world class technology and exceptional people creating
          advanced and innovative solutions that optimise performance and cost effectively
          manage, store and safeguard data.
        - Pulsant's 'Triple-A' service models ensures the right 'Access, Ability and
          Action' to deliver 24/7 support from multiple UK-based operation centres.
        - 100% of the energy used within Pulsant's data centres is from renewable
          sources.

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

    VMware, VMware vCloud, VMware vCloud Director and VMware vSphere are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective companies. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a
legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

       
        Pulsant Press Contacts:

        Sarah Wilson / Alan Miller
        CCgroup
        Tel: +44-(0)20-7313-4594 /+44-(0)118-920-7671
        E-mail: pulsant@ccgrouppr.com

Pulsant

Spice Expands Stellar Range With India's Slimmest Smartphone and Fully-HD Tablet

NEW DELHI, January 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Introduces Dual-Sim Android Stellar Virtuoso and Stellar Pad With Jelly Bean 4.1 OS

    S Mobility Limited, India's leading mobile internet company, today unveiled the latest
additions to its innovative Stellar range - the dual-sim android Ice-Cream sandwich-based
Stellar Virtuoso, the slimmest smartphone to be launched by any Indian brand, and Stellar
Pad, a tablet with the most powerful battery in the industry. The Stellar range is the
best in class innovation by Spice in the smartphones and tablet category.

    (Logo:
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    Mr. Dilip Modi,Co-Founder & Group COO, Spice Groupsaid, "The launch reflects our
belief in constant innovation and customer delight. Having created the fast evolving
segment of Dual-SIM phones in the country, we are glad to offer these technologically
advanced and stylish smartphones to our customers, thereby expanding our 3G devices
portfolio."

    With this launch, the company aims to strengthen its foothold in the smartphone market
in India. Spice currently holds five percent of the handset market share. Mr. Modi added,
"We believe the potential demand of fully-loaded 3G smartphones at an aggressive price
point will now fuel the aspirations of the evolved customers. Since demand of data
services 'on-the-go' is rising faster than ever, we see an opportunity to stamp our
dominance in this segment."

    The products have been designed to attract young urban users and offer them a chance
to witness the best in class technology. Mr. T M Ramakrishnan, CEO - Devices, S
Mobilitysaid, "We have priced our handsets affordably to ensure rapid uptake by both - 2G
users wishing to upgrade to 3G, and existing 3G users - especially in the metros which are
traditional strongholds of Spice. The aim is to dominate the key markets across the
country with higher penetration in the semi-urban areas. We are offering the best
technology at a price point which will be a delight to the customer. We have launched
these smartphones to concede to the demand of the utilization of the next generation 3G
services. Our focus on consumer experience has been compulsive and keeping in line with
the same, we have brought in the dual core processor with Quadcore Graphics in the tablet
segment and the smart and sleekly designed Virtuoso smartphone."

    Spice has made significant investments in the R&D of these products. Stellar Virtuoso
Mi-495, the slimmest smartphone by any Indian brand with a 9.44mm thin body, comes packed
with a 1.0 GHz Dual Core processor and 11.43 cm qHD screen. This Android 4.0 smartphone
offers an 8.0 mega-pixel auto focus camera with flash and a front-facing 1.3 MP camera.
This innovative smartphone also offers video-calling facility and an expandable memory
upto 32 GB. The 1700 mAh battery supports 6 hours talk-time and a battery back-up of 200
hours. The Virtuoso comes along with a free leather cover and a screen guard worth Rs.
1,000.

                            Key features: Stellar Virtuoso Mi 495

       
        - 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
        - 11.43 qHD screen
        - 9.4 mm thin body
        - Android 4.0 (ICS)
        - 8MP Auto focus Camera
        - Bluetooth 4.0
        - 1700 mAh Battery
        - Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Tethering
        - 1.3MP Front Camera for Video Calling
        - HSPA Support
        - G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
        - Expandable Memory upto 32 GB
        - GPS/AGPS/GMS
        - OGS Capacitive Touch Screen
        - qHD Resolution 960x540
        - 4GB ROM +512 MB RAM
        - Media Player
        - Leather cover

    The Spice Stellar Pad Mi-1010 comes with a 25.65 cm screen and Jelly Bean 4.1 OS.
Armed with a 1.5 GHz dual core processor with Quadcore GPU, the Stellar Pad doubles up as
the first fully HD tablet with IPS display (wide angle viewing) by any Indian brand. It
also scores a first in the industry by bringing in the strongest battery till date, a 7600
mAh Lithium ion polymer battery that offers a video playing time of 6 hours and a standby
of 15 days and is packed with an amazing 16 GB internal memory, which is the best in the
segment. The pad comes with a leather cover worth Rs 2,000 and a USB 'on-the-go' cable,
absolutely free.

                             Key features: Stellar Pad (Mi-1010)

       
        - 1.5 GHz Dual Core Processor with Quadcore GPU
        - 7600mAh Li-ion Polymer Battery
        - Jelly Bean 4.1 OS
        - 16GB ROM +1GB DDR3 RAM
        - Expandable Memory up to 32 GB
        - 10 point Touch
        - Wi-Fi support
        - 3D G-Sensor
        - 25.65 cm HD TFT screen
        - Wide Angle Viewing (IPS Display)
        - HD Resolution 1280x800
        - HDMI & OTG
        - 3MP + VGA camera
        - Media Player
        - Leather cover

    Stellar Virtuoso Mi-495 is available at Rs. 10,499.

    Stellar Pad Mi-1010 is available at Rs. 12,999.

    The latest range of handsets will be available across India through more than 50,000
retail points including the 750+ Spice HotSpot retail network and http://www.saholic.com
[http://www.saholic.com ].

    About S Mobility Limited

    S Mobility Ltd is one of the fastest growing mobile devices company in India. With a
customer base of over 15 million and an annual volume of over 6 million devices, the
BSE/NSE listed, S Mobility has market share of nearly 4-5% of the Indian mobile devices
market. Known for its innovation, S Mobility has launched several firsts including the
Dual SIM phones - across GSM, CDMA, Triband & Touch Screen PDA and smart devices on
Android platform. S Mobility also became the first company in the country to introduce a
12 mega pixel camera phone with optical zoom and now has won Golden Peacock Innovation
award for India's 1st 3D phone this year. With business operations spanning across India,
Nepal, Bangladesh, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka S Mobility is expanding its
geographical presence from Indonesia to Ivory Coast. Moving forward the company aims to
achieve further brand acceptability among all target segments through a broader offering
of cutting-edge handsets that combine mobile phone functionality with enriched content and
smart device capabilities for greater high-speed voice and data capacity. S Mobility has
been featured in Forbes 2010 Asia's 200 'best under a Billion dollar' Companies. S
Mobility is spearheaded by Dr. B.K. Modi, Global Chairman & Futurepreneur- Si2i. He has
set up joint ventures in partnership with global companies in the field of information
technology, document processing, telecommunications and cellular telephony. He engineered
the S spice brand which is driving business involving technology-innovations,
communication and entertainment. Dr.Modi's vision enabled S Mobility to become one of the
first and leading mobile internet devices providers in the nation.

    For further information please visit: http://www.si2imobility.com/spicemobiles

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpiceMobiles

    Primary Media Contact: Vinay Shrivastav, vinay.shrivastav@smobility.in,
91-22-61190509, +91 9167019151

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itelligence AG Joins SuccessFactors Partner Program

BIELEFELD, Germany, January 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Following success as an SAP channel partner, new partnership to expand SuccessFactors
Business Execution Suite (BizX) in Europe

    Building on the momentum of its successful partnership with SAP reselling the SAP(R)
Business ByDesign(R) solution, itelligence AG [http://www.itelligence.ag ] is joining
SuccessFactors [http://www.successfactors.com ], an SAP Company and the leader in
cloud-based business execution software, Partner Program as a SuccessSales Partner to
resell SuccessFactors' BizX suite in Europe.

    With SAP Business ByDesign, itelligence AG has already gained extensive knowledge and
experience in cloud-based business processes. SuccessFactors is the leading provider of
cloud-based business execution software and delivers business alignment, team execution,
people performance, and learning management solutions to organizations of all sizes across
more than 60 industries. Based on this partnership, itelligence will now reach a larger
customer base, addressing not only the installed SAP customer base but also new customers,
now addressed individually and through a scalable approach.

    Herbert Vogel, CEO of itelligence AG: "With the new partnership with SuccessFactors,
we can provide our customers with an optimal product portfolio in the field of human
capital management capabilities, and offer cross-border services for each employee of our
customers."

    About itelligence [http://www.itelligence.ag ]

    itelligence is one of the leading international full-service providers of solutions in
support of SAP solutions, employing about 2,700 highly qualified employees in 21 countries
and in five regions (America, Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and
Germany/Austria/Switzerland). itelligence provides a broad range of consulting and
customer support services to further maximize SAP solutions, including implementations,
business intelligence, application management services and hosting. itelligence is an SAP
gold channel partner authorized to resell SAP Business All-in-One, SAP Business ByDesign
and SAP BusinessObjects(R) solutions and is an SAP global services and global hosting
partners that is also SAP-certified as a global provider of application management
services. itelligence also holds global quality accreditation by SAP Active Quality
Management organization for demonstrating clear quality. itelligence realizes complex
projects in the SAP solution-based environment for over 4,000 customers worldwide and
generated in 2011 total sales of EUR 342.4 million. itelligence is "Top Consultant" 2012.

       
        Public Relations:
        Silvia Dicke
        Tel.: +49(0)521-91448-107
        Fax: +49(0)521-91445-201
        silvia.dicke@itelligence.de

        itelligence AG
        Konigsbreede 1
        33605 Bielefeld
        http://blog.itelligence.de
        http://www.itelligence.de

itelligence AG

Pulsant Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise Cloud VDC Attains VMware vCloud® Powered Validation

READING, England, January 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Pulsant - Powering IT, today announced that its Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise Cloud
VDC service has achieved VMware vCloud(R) Powered
[http://www.vmware.com/products/vcloud/overview.html ] status, illustrating to customers
that the company's cloud services are underpinned by VMware's leading virtualization and
cloud computing technology, namely VMware vSphere(R) and VMware vCloud(R) Director(TM). A
member of the VMware Service Provider Program (VSPP), the Enterprise Cloud and Enterprise
Cloud VDC VMware vCloud Powered service delivers a set of cloud computing services across
a common platform, supporting the largest set of existing applications and offering
distinctive application mobility uniquely available from VMware.

    Mark Howling, CEO of Pulsant, states: "We have been delivering cloud solutions for
over ten years. What we are bringing to market now is true next generation cloud - it's
not just an upgrade or enhancement. Pulsant can truly deliver on cloud's promise of
unlimited scalability, total flexibility, quicker access and processing. Our customer
trails have recorded a 40-50% increase in speed and 20% reduction in power usage."

    "The VMware vCloud(R) Powered program was developed to enable our service provider
partners to differentiate themselves and help them bring their enterprise-class cloud
services to market in this competitive landscape," said Gavin Jackson, director, vCloud &
Service Providers, EMEA, VMware. "We look forward to supporting Pulsant further as it
delivers on the agility and performance customers are looking for in the cloud computing
landscape."

    Customers of Pulsant have the ability to move workloads from their VMware
vSphere-based virtualized or private cloud environment to the VMware vCloud Powered
service and back again. This application portability is a key differentiator allowing
customers to achieve the flexibility and security they need while enabling increased IT
agility.

    Pulsant sought VMware vCloud(R) Powered validation in order to highlight the expansion
of its enterprise-class cloud solutions, while providing the security and agility
customers require in their cloud solutions.

    As a validated provider, Pulsant can now provide users with enhanced responsiveness
and agility, and reduced IT costs through increased consolidation, task automation and
simplified management.

    About Pulsant:

    Experts in cloud, data centre and infrastructure services, Pulsant specialises in
highly resilient, high quality IP network, colocation
[http://www.pulsant.com/services/colocation ], managed application and cloud hosting
[http://www.pulsant.com/services/cloud ].

       
        - Pulsant supports more than 3,000 mid-tier and enterprise customers from
          its eight UK-based ISO 27001 compliant data centres.
        - Pulsant provides world class technology and exceptional people creating
          advanced and innovative solutions that optimise performance and cost effectively
          manage, store and safeguard data.
        - Pulsant's 'Triple-A' service models ensures the right 'Access, Ability and
          Action' to deliver 24/7 support from multiple UK-based operation centres.
        - 100% of the energy used within Pulsant's data centres is from renewable
          sources.

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

    VMware, VMware vCloud, VMware vCloud Director and VMware vSphere are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their
respective companies. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a
legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

       
        Pulsant Press Contacts:

        Sarah Wilson / Alan Miller
        CCgroup
        Tel: +44-(0)20-7313-4594 /+44-(0)118-920-7671
        E-mail: pulsant@ccgrouppr.com

Pulsant

GlobalNxt University, Asia's Newest University, Launches as Interest in Online Education Reaches New Highs

- Institution Features All PhD Faculty, Cutting-edge Online Platform to Prepare Students for the Global Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  GlobalNxt University, Asia's newest university, has officially launched
        today and is accepting student registrations via its portal,
        http://www.globalnxt.edu.my.
    --  GlobalNxt University offers students a rigorous curriculum, backed by a
        leading-edge interactive pedagogical platform that has been honed by
        over a decade of online tertiary education expertise.
    --  It is an innovative, technology-enabled institution that was formed to
        equip and update learners with the rapidly changing skill sets required
        in the modern, global economy.
    --  Courses offered by GlobalNxt University include Masters of Business
        Administration (MBA), Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration
        and Master of Science in Information Technology Management. It also
        develops customised programmes for organisations to meet their specific
        training development requirements.

GlobalNxt University, formerly known as Global e-University, has officially launched today as Asia's newest university and is accepting student registrations via its portal, http://www.globalnxt.edu.my.

In a year that has seen an unprecedented interest in online education, GlobalNxt University offers students a rigorous curriculum, backed by a leading-edge interactive pedagogical platform that has been honed by over a decade of online tertiary education expertise.

GlobalNxt University is an innovative, technology-enabled institution that was formed to equip and update learners with the rapidly changing skill sets required in the modern, global economy. "In tandem with practices of an increasingly borderless world, GlobalNxt is set up like a global enterprise which combines all the traditional benefits of professor-led classroom learning with a contemporary flexible, anytime, anywhere learning model," said Dr. Noraini Ismail, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive, GlobalNxt University. "Our aim is to offer learners the same academic rigour found in the best traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, but our educational mission is also to raise the benchmark for online education to a new level than what is currently available. Students will benefit significantly from a strong emphasis on interactive pedagogy, advanced learning technology and a high calibre, PhD-qualified global faculty."

Courses currently offered are the following:

    --  Masters of Business Administration (MBA), the Business School's flagship
        graduate programme, is designed for seasoned executives who wish to
        significantly enhance their management skills and capabilities for
        personal development or career advancement.
    --  Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration helps students build a
        solid foundation of core management skills, and is also a stepping stone
        to the MBA programme.
    --  Master of Science in Information Technology Management, the IT School's
        main graduate programme, is aimed at aspiring Chief Information Officers
        (CIOs) and IT leaders who need  to move beyond technical know-how to
        management know-how and bridge the gap between IT and business.
The University's objective is to engage students in a highly interactive and individualised learning experience. In addition to the courses offered, GlobalNxt University has flexible award programmes designed for students to balance their studies with work, family or other commitments. GlobalNxt also works closely with its students and corporations to develop an engaging curriculum that is carefully crafted based on the desired learning outcomes.

Plans are in the pipeline to offer a suite of undergraduate programmes and graduate research programmes, as well as establish new schools in education, media and health sciences over the next three years.

GlobalNxt University derives its distinct academic heritage from U21Global, one of the first global online graduate schools. Founded in 2001, U21Global began as a pioneering academic partnership that originally involved up to 21 prestigious universities, internationally renowned for their teaching and research. U21Global's success in enrolling over 9,000 students across 72 countries has demonstrated the key elements required for next generation universities and also highlights the enormous transformative potential of online education.

In a new industry collaboration model, GlobalNxt University has partnered with over 100 multinational corporations to help develop innovative, technology-enabled corporate learning and training solutions. "The emergence of GlobalNxt University is a testament to the quality and rigor of the online programmes that originated with U21Global," said Ian Marshman, Senior Vice Principal at University of Melbourne, one of the U21Global founding universities.

For more information, please contact us at advisor@globalnxt.edy.my or +603-27870770.

About GlobalNxt University

GlobalNxt University is a pioneering academic institution committed to educational innovation and transformation. Bringing together distinguished faculty from around the world, an interactive learning approach, and a state-of-the-art online learning platform, the university offers students access to rigorous, individualised education anytime, anywhere. The university's globally diverse student and faculty population is currently represented by over 72 different countries. In addition, through close industry partnerships, the university has talent development programmes with over 100 multinational companies. The university's unique academic heritage and experience in online education is founded on U21Global, an online education initiative originally pioneered by a group of 21 international universities. GlobalNxt University is part of Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE), an international provider of higher education services with over 300,000 students, 5 universities and 9 campuses across five countries.

Media Contact:

Czarina Cabuyadao

The Hoffman Agency

Phone: +65-6361-0250

Email: ccabuyadao@hoffman.com

GlobalNxt University

Web Site: http://www.globalnxt.edu.my/studies/msc-in-it-management

One Million Moms For Gun Control Urges 113th Congress To Act On First Day

Social Media Campaign Leveraging Power of Moms on Jan. 3; 'Moms Demand Action' to be Written on Sidewalks Across Country

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The advocacy group One Million Moms for Gun Control is leveraging the collective power of mothers across the country through social media to demand action on gun control legislation the first day of the new 113(th) Congress on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.

"We are asking all members of Congress - including the 90 new members being sworn in - to act by bringing gun control legislation to the floor for a vote without delay," said Shannon Watts, Founder of One Million Moms for Gun Control. "After the tragic massacre in Newtown last month - the 16(th) mass shooting in 2012 - we need immediate action on common-sense gun control legislation."

Specifically, One Million Moms for Gun Control is asking the new Congress to act on The Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act being introduced by Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.). The legislation would ban the high-capacity magazines that have been involved in many of the recent high-profile instances of mass gun violence.

One Million Moms for Gun Control is launching a social media campaign on Thursday, Jan. 3, to demonstrate the momentum among mothers for new and strengthened gun control laws, as well as to support The Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act.

As part of the campaign, mothers across the country will be asked to use sidewalk chalk write the slogan 'Moms Demand Action' and sign it with a heart and 1MM4GC, the acronym for One Million Moms for Gun Control, on sidewalks in front of their homes, train stations, schools and other public places.

In addition, moms are being asked to change their Facebook profile picture to the One Million Moms for Gun Control logo; invite 26 friends to join One Million Moms for Gun Control's Facebook page in honor of the 26 Sandy Hook victims; and to Tweet using the hashtags #momsdemadaction, #momsforguncontrol and #1MM4GC.

One Million Moms for Gun Control is also enabling its members to demand stricter and new gun control legislation by emailing, Tweeting and mailing a petition to the White House, the National Rifle Association and their specific members of Congress through an advocacy campaign tool created by BlastRoots: http://www.blastroots.com/campaign/1-million-moms-for-gun-control.

One Million Moms for Gun Control is not against guns, but against the proliferation of military-type weapons that have been allowed into society with too little oversight.

"Mothers simply won't stand for any delay or political antics that keep new laws from being introduced and voted on by the House and Senate. If these legislators fear the National Rifle Association, just wait until they've felt the pressure of millions of angry moms," said Watts.

In less than one month, One Million Moms for Gun Control has tens of thousands of members and has established nearly 75 local chapters across the United States.

SOURCE  One Million Moms for Gun Control

One Million Moms for Gun Control

CONTACT: Shannon Watts, Founder One Million Moms for Gun Control, +1-404-580-3500, 1mmoms4guncontrol@gmail.com

Web Site: http://www.onemillionmomsforguncontrol.org

AIRMALL® at Boston Logan International Airport Rings in New Year with Opening of Two Retail Stores, New Quick Service Option

-Alex and Ani, Travel + Leisure Travel Store and Cosi Join Dynamic Concessions Program-

BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This New Year, AIRMALL® USA, developer of the leading airport concessions model in North America, is bringing several unique new shopping and dining options to travelers at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS):

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Alex and Ani (320 sq. ft.) is a new specialty retail concept at the AIRMALL BOS and is located in Terminal E.  The store offers eco-friendly and stylish accessories that emit a positive energy, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings.  Alex and Ani accessories provide a vehicle for wearers to express their individuality in an organic, spiritual way.  The company is based in New England and also has a retail location on Newbury Street in Boston.

Travel + Leisure Travel Store (1,545 sq. ft.) brings the adventurous spirit of the popular magazine to a unique retail experience.  Located in Terminal E, this one-stop travel shop was created by Travel + Leisure magazine and Hudson Group. The store offers a wide array of products aimed at enhancing the travel experience, such as luggage and travel accessories, including rolling luggage, duffle bags, travel blankets and pillows, and messenger bags.

Cosi (1,235 sq. ft.)will offer travelers in the Southwest Airlines holdroom a place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal in a comfortable and contemporary atmosphere. Cosi was founded on the idea that good food will make that journey all the more delicious. The restaurant serves hand-tossed salads, freshly prepared sandwiches on warm bread, flatbread pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, a variety of comforting soups, and breakfast favorites such as wraps and oatmeal.

"The addition of these new units to the AIRMALL BOS is part of our overall commitment to constantly enhance a traveler's experience," said Michael Caro, vice president of AIRMALL Boston.  "Whether it's finding a one-of-kind accessory at Alex and Ani, picking up a travel guide at Travel + Leisure or enjoying a great meal at Cosi before a flight, we're confident that travelers will be pleased with these new offerings to the concessions program." 

AIRMALL Boston currently manages and develops the retail concessions program for Boston Logan International Airport in terminals B and E, which represents a total of 90,000 square feet of retail concession space.  The AIRMALL at BOS includes more than 35 restaurants and bars, nearly 20 specialty retail units, 13 news and gift stores, and a host of other services. 

In November 2012, the AIRMALL at BOS was honored with two ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards.  International Shoppes-Virtual Wall Shop earned second place in the Best Innovative Consumer Experience Concept or Practice category.  Automatic Apparel received third place in the Best New Consumer Service Concept category.

For more information about AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmallusa.com. 

About AIRMALL® USA, Inc.
AIRMALL® USA, Inc. is the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at Pittsburgh International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport (terminals B and E), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The leading airport concessions model in North America, AIRMALL USA continues to post among the highest per-passenger spends on the continent and consistently receives accolades for innovation and customer service. AIRMALL USA is owned by Prospect Capital Corporation, a leading New York investment company founded in 1988. For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmallusa.com.

    Contact:                   Jeff Donaldson
                               412-642-7700
                               jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com
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AIRMALL USA

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

Wicked Gear and Camping Opens Online Business

GREENSBURG, Ind., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana-based online retailer of camping supplies and outdoor gear, http://www.WickedGearAndCamping.com, today announced that its online store is open for business.

WickedGearAndCamping.com currently offers 20 product categories including but not limited to air mattresses, backpacks, cooking supplies, first aid, hiking sticks, multi-tools, sleeping bags, tents and water purifiers.

"Spending time outdoors is always most enjoyable when you are prepared. We're all outdoor enthusiasts here, but an emergency situation or drastic change in weather can quickly ruin a weekend in the wilderness," explains founder of WickedGearAndCamping.com, William Niese. "We're committed to providing our new customers with durable, useful, and affordable supplies."

WickedGearAndCamping.com plans to expand its product line as the Company grows and is continually updating its inventory as new items arrive in stock.

The website also offers additional resources to outdoor enthusiasts through its blog, hosted within the online store. The new blog shares useful topics each week such as "how to" articles, best practices, product reviews, safety precautions, outdoor recipes and customer feedback. Social media profiles are expected to be launched in the near future as well.

All outdoor products purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States via standard UPS Ground service, and customer service is available during normal business hours to provide assistance (through the contact us section of the website). All major credit cards are accepted.

For more information on this new online store, visit http://www.WickedGearAndCamping.com.

SOURCE  WickedGearAndCamping.com

WickedGearAndCamping.com

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

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

Birch Signs Agreement to Acquire Covista Communications Assets

Expands Hosted PBX /Managed Services Products and IP-Network Footprint

ATLANTA, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Birch Communications, a leading IP-based telecommunications and managed services provider to small- and medium-sized businesses, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire select customer and network assets from Covista Communications, Inc. ("Covista").  Covista, which is currently traded under the symbol CVST.PK, is a facilities-based telecommunications service provider that serves business, wholesale and residential customers in 48 states.  This transaction marks the 17(th) acquisition for Birch since 2006.

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"Covista's base of high-quality customers are primarily located in several southeastern, southwestern and northeastern states, and fit extremely well into the current Birch footprint.  In addition, Covista's Metaswitch-based facilities network, which has switching centers in Tennessee, New York City and Los Angeles, is complementary to our current service footprint while also adding some new markets," said Vincent M. Oddo, Birch President and CEO.  "This acquisition will strengthen the breadth and scope of the Birch IP-Network and will further enhance our hosted PBX, SIP trunking and wholesale service offerings."

"We look forward to welcoming the Covista customers into the Birch family.  We are excited to be able to introduce them to our award-winning customer service team and our outstanding portfolio of IP-based services." said Chris Aversano, Birch chief operating officer.  "In 2013, we intend to continue the expansion of the Birch IP-Network service footprint into new markets and to broaden the scope of our managed telecommunications and IT solutions as we anticipate and plan for the needs of our customers."

"We are pleased to know our customers will be receiving the same level of customer care at Birch to which they are accustomed," said Warren Feldman, president and CEO of Covista Communications.  "With a premium network architecture, along with a varied and competitive product offering, our customers should be confident in building their businesses' future knowing their data and communications services will be provided with excellence and professionalism."

About Birch Communications
Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Birch Communications provides managed communications and information technology services to a target market of small- and medium-sized businesses in select metropolitan areas within 38 states across the United States.  Birch services include local and long distance voice, broadband Internet access, T1, PRI, bonded T1, SIP trunking, mobile voice and data, e-mail, voicemail, and many other communications and information technology services.  Birch voice and data services are, in most cases, delivered using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology on the Company's secure IP-Network rather than over the public Internet. 

According to Inc. 500|5000 magazine in its 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 and 2004 rankings, Birch is one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.  In 2010, Birch was also named the 7(th) fastest growing private business in Atlanta, and in 2011 as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in Atlanta, by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  Please visit http://www.birch.com for more information.

About Covista Communications
Founded in 1983 and currently headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Covista Communications, Inc. is a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) operating in 48 states as well as an FCC 214 international facilities-based carrier. The Company's redundant nationwide network architecture provides mission-critical voice and data applications to customers throughout the United States. The Covista Communication product portfolio extends from traditional switched and dedicated telephone services to the most sophisticated voice and data solutions, hosted IP- PBX services, enhanced wireless services, data storage, and business continuity/disaster recovery services.

SOURCE  Birch Communications

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Birch Communications

CONTACT: Greg Corwin, +1-816-300-1686, greg.corwin@birch.com

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

Gadget Geeks Fund the Latest Bluetooth Technologies, Stick-N-Find and MeterPlug on IndieGoGo.com, Created by StickNFind LLC

StickNFind Raises More Than $450,000 For Innovative Bluetooth Technology In Preparation for CES 2013

DAVIE, Fla., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- StickNFind.com (http://www.sticknfind.com), today announces that it has raised $450k, more than six times the initial campaign goal for the Stick-N-Find on crowdfunding platform IndieGoGo.com.

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Stick-N-Find is a coin-sized Bluetooth sticker that can be easily attached to any object and tracked through the companion mobile App. The sticker is tracked by through the App by turning a user's smartphone into a radar screen and tracking up to twenty stickers within a 100 ft. radius.

Stick-N-Find has already moved into production for a March 2013 delivery and will be showcased alongside MeterPlug at CES 2013 in January at booth #3731 at the iLounge Pavilion.

In result of Stick-N-Find's success, the developers have announced new features to the product. Stick-N-Find's features set will be expanded to include a temperature meter, giving users the temperature of the actual location of the sticker. The Stick-N-Find stickers will also come in five colors; black, white, blue, red and purple.

"We are overwhelmed by the amazing supporters who believe in the success of Stick-N-Find and MeterPlug, allowing us to move full-steam ahead with production," said Jimmy Buchheim, founder of SticknFind. "As part of our road to CES, we will also be unveiling an additional product and will be showcasing all at our booth in Las Vegas. After years of developing Bluetooth technologies for the industry, it is exciting to see this kind of momentum and popularity growing for our own products."

In addition, MeterPlug, just launched merely a week ago has already raised more than $50,000 towards production. MeterPlug works with existing outlets to send consumption usage and cost data directly to a free-to-download smartphone App. Using the App, consumers can keep track of electricity usage from wattage and voltage, down to the actual dollar amount spent based on local electricity bill rate.

To view full details and to order/support StickNFind and MeterPlug campaigns, you can find them on IndieGoGo at the following links:

Stick-N-Find
http://www.indiegogo.com/sticknfind

MeterPlug
http://www.indiegogo.com/meterplug/

SticknFind will be unveiling live demos of the Stick-N-Find and the MeterPlug at CES 2013 in booth #3731 at the iLounge Pavilion. If interested in an on-site demonstration, please contact Media@sticknfind.com

Technical Requirements Include:

iOS devices with Bluetooth 4.0 - iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, new iPad, New Touch, mini iPad.
Android Devices with Bluetooth 4.0 - Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Nexus 4 and more.

About StickNFind LLC

StickNFind is a product development company specializing in RF and very small Bluetooth designs. For more than 12 years, the company has been designing and managing a variety of products for large companies ranging from automotive Bluetooth solutions to various health and fitness Bluetooth products, many of which are currently being sold in retail outlets worldwide. For more information on StickNFind, visit the company's website at http://www.sticknfind.com

Contact Information:
Ronjini Mukhopadhyay
PR for SticknFind
Media@SticknFind.com
(949) 295-9779

This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

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Randstad Technologies & Technisource Join Forces to Deliver Comprehensive Portfolio of Technology Talent and Solutions

Combination creates the second largest technology talent and solutions provider in the US

BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Randstad announced today their flagship technology services firm, Randstad Technologies, will join together with Technisource, an industry-leading provider of technology talent and services, to create one comprehensive total IT resource. The combined companies will operate under the Randstad Technologies name, making it the second largest technology talent and solutions firm in the U.S. with more than 65 branch locations across the country. 

Randstad Technologies will combine a complementary set of expertise between the businesses, allowing the company to deliver the optimal match of talent and technology solutions for customers around the country and the world.  With more than two decades of experience, Randstad Technologies is responding to the evolving needs of customers to provide expert, streamlined services with dedicated knowledge across industries, disciplines and technologies.

"At Randstad Technologies, we are committed to delivering the best solutions to our clients through our vast expertise, experience, and flexible service delivery models. By coming together under one unified brand, the enhanced service offerings and geographical coverage provide an unrivalled portfolio of services," said Bob Dickey, EVP of Technologies at Randstad US, Professionals. "Randstad Technologies will continue our legacy of providing the highest level of quality service, capability and strong relationships that our candidates and clients have come to expect."

Randstad Technologies will focus on four key service offerings for clients, including the recruitment of contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placement; consulting for strategy, solutions, process and governance; project management for technology implementation, technology survey, process integration and applications services; and outsourcing including end-user services, operations and infrastructure.

"The demand for enhanced technology solutions, whether through people or technology, will continue to grow in 2013 as companies continue to reinvest in their technology infrastructure," according to Dickey. "Randstad Technologies will meet these needs with the highest level of service and expertise to help companies increase their productivity, effectiveness and ultimately their bottom-line."

About Randstad Technologies
Randstad Technologies has been connecting top companies around the globe with the expert technology talent and solutions that drives their success since 1984. Our deep industry expertise and full-service capabilities--Recruitment, Consulting, Projects, and Outsourcing--enable organizations to be agile, productive and ahead in the field with their wide network of specialists and flexible solutions. For more information, visit http://www.randstadtechnologies.com.

SOURCE  Randstad Technologies

Randstad Technologies

CONTACT: Lesly Cardec, Senior PR Director, Randstad, +1-800-422-3819, lesly.cardec@randstadusa.com

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

DRH Solutions Introduces Online Store for Outdoor Enthusiasts: HuntingSuppliesForYou.com

LENOIR CITY, Tenn., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet retailer DRH Solutions today announced the opening of its new online store at http://www.HuntingSuppliesForYou.com.

DRH Solutions was founded in 2012 and is committed to providing consumers with safe and affordable hunting supplies and outdoor products. In addition to hunting supplies which includes apparel, protective gear, game and trail cameras and game calls, the online store sells lights, lanterns, outdoor apparel, fishing supplies and camping supplies.

The fishing supplies section, one of the store's larger departments, offers lines, lures, flies, rods, tackle and even various models of small fishing boats. Camping supplies includes backpacks, personal gear, safety and survival gear, sleeping gear and tents.

Founder of DRH Solutions and HuntingSuppliesForYou.com, Daniel Hord, said, "While there's truly something for everyone at HuntingSuppliesForYou.com, we look forward to providing outdoor enthusiasts with even more brand name products in the New Year."

DRH Solutions currently offers several popular brand names including Bushnell, Primos, TETON, Coleman, and ALPS Mountaineering. The Company accepts all major credit cards and items purchased can be shipped anywhere within the United States. Returning customers are encouraged to create a personal user account to ensure faster order processing.

HuntingSuppliesForYou.com plans to increase its online presence and better serve customers through its new blog in the New Year. The new blog, which is hosted within the site, will continue to share valuable information with site visitors such as safety tips, best practices, product reviews, how-to's for outdoor activities, and more.

To learn more about DRH Solutions and its new online store, visit http://www.HuntingSuppliesForYou.com.

SOURCE  DRH Solutions

DRH Solutions

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

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

Industry's Simplest Micropower Fuel Gauge from Maxim Integrated Reduces Quiescent Current by 4x and Size by 3x

Maxim's ModelGauge(TM) algorithm reduces design complexity and maximizes battery runtime.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced that it is sampling the MAX17048, the industry's simplest low-power fuel gauge for Lithium-ion (Li+) batteries. Operating at only 23uA, this battery fuel gauge uses 4x less power than competitive devices and even less in micropower hibernate mode, in which the fuel gauge continues to operate. It needs only one external capacitor, not the multiple external devices of competitive devices, so it simplifies design, shrinks solution size by 3x, and reduces costs. This fuel gauge is ideal for portable battery-powered applications where size, cost, and power are critical, such as smartphones, wireless handsets, and mobile accessories, including Bluetooth® headsets, portable speakers, fitness devices, and Wi-Fi® routers.

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Traditional fuel gauge designs require multiple external components including current-sense resistors, which increase both bill of materials (BOM) cost and design complexity. Those fuel gauges also use coulomb counting, which can drift and affect the accuracy of the gauge over time. The MAX17048 features the proven ModelGauge(TM) algorithm and does not require coulomb counting to report accurate battery state-of-charge, thus extending runtime. The MAX17048 functionality is also integrated into the company's TINI® Power System-on-Chip (SoC) to make it easier to upgrade designs to more complex systems.

Key Advantages

    --  Accurate fuel gauging: ModelGauge algorithm provides accurate state of
        charge and compensates for temperature and load variation.
    --  Simplified design: The algorithm also eliminates the need for the
        current-sense resistor required in competing coulomb-counting fuel
        gauges.
    --  Power conservation: The MAX17048 automatically detects when the battery
        enters a low-current state and switches into a low-power 4uA hibernate
        mode, while still providing accurate fuel gauging. The IC automatically
        exits hibernate mode when the system returns to active state.
    --  Upgrade path to full power management: The MAX17048 functionality is
        available in a Power SoC with identical IP to facilitate a complete
        power-management solution in a shortened time to market.
Industry Commentary

    --  "Mobile device manufacturers are increasingly paying attention to
        enhancing user experience to set themselves apart from their
        competition," said Bakul Damle, Business Director at Maxim Integrated.
        "Having a simple but trustworthy fuel gauge to correctly inform the user
        about the battery status as well as improve runtime goes a long way in
        achieving this goal."
    --  "Although fuel gauges have traditionally been found in notebook computer
        applications, they are increasingly appearing as a critical 'must-have'
        element in consumer devices. With a highly accurate fuel gauge,
        customers know how much battery is left in their mobile device and that
        gives them confidence in the product," said Susie Inouye, Principal
        Analyst of Databeans.
Availability and Pricing

    --  The MAX17048 is available in an 8-bump WLP package (0.9mm x 1.7mm) and
        an 8-pin TDFN package (2mm x 2mm).
    --  Pricing starts at $1.12 (1000-up, FOB USA).
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ModelGauge is a trademark and TINI is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Maxim Integrated
At Maxim Integrated, we put analog together in a way that sets our customers apart.  In Fiscal 2012, we reported revenues of $2.4 billion.

    Contact:                 Ferda Millan
                             (408) 601-5429
                             ferda.millan@maximintegrated.com
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PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 2 January 2013

LONDON, January 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Goal-setting app launched, childs emergency wristwatches on the horizon and LG gets
ready for CES 2013 with new Smart TVs

    A new, free game that encourages players to discover and attain new goals in their
everyday life has just been launched
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for iPhone and android devices.

    GoalWorthy, created by social media app development studio CrossComm, Inc., combines
social media and gaming to provide users with a platform to set themselves goals. Goals
can be accepted from an online GoalWorthy community or contributed by players themselves,
with each goal receiving a certain 'worth' (i.e. token number of points) dependant on a
voting system.

    Players can follow one another's goal activity, provide feedback and encouragement
along the way and gift 'badges' as a symbol of recognition of the goal being achieved. The
release of the game, which is available for free download now, is timely as many people
typically set themselves goals and resolutions at the start of the year.

    A newly-patented wristwatch
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might change the way we look after children, as well as
the way emergency services respond to incidents.

    In addition to telling the time, the LEO, created by inventor, Jason Sullivan, carries
a 911-GPS emergency locator as well as voice communication technology and a panic button.
The watch is designed to help parents and emergency services respond to children as
efficiently as possible when they are in danger. The LEO will allow parents to use a
web-based interface to locate their child in moments, and notify the adults when an
unauthorised attempt has been made to remove it from a wrist.

    Although the wristwatch has yet to enter full-scale production, it has received a
strong reaction on crowdfunding website Whenyouwish.com and been named by Inc. Magazine as
"Most Likely to Succeed".

    Next week's 2013 International CES will see a fresh new line-up
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Smart TVs exhibited, courtesy of LG Electronics (LG).

    From their huge 84-inch Ultra HD to their 55-inch OLED TVs, LG have a diverse range of
new models to show off, as an updated Magic Remote, designed for simpler navigation and
channel-surfing. An enhanced Home Dashboard interface employs the use of apps to provide
seamless access to online content, whilst Voice Mate will allow viewers to use their own
voices to control the Smart TV and search for content.

    The new line of Smart TVs will also use an advanced recommendation function named On
Now, which will suggest both on-demand and broadcast content that is currently trending.

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LEGO® Legends of Chima(TM) Races onto Shelves In 2013

World's leading construction toy brand introduces new property that soars into action with Speedorz(TM) vehicles, construction sets, buildable figures, board games, serial content and digital gaming

ENFIELD, Conn., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LEGO Systems, Inc. today announced LEGO® Legends of Chima(TM), an original LEGO property set in a mythical land of magical animal tribes who compete for CHI, a valuable energy source which gives them extraordinary powers over one another. The story comes to life through a universe of products across the company's entire play system including classic building sets, collectible social competition kits, buildable figures and board games, and will be fueled by digital gaming.

"Building upon our success with developing rich and immersive original storylines, most notable the recent Ninjago phenomenon, we're excited to launch a whole new world in LEGO Legends of Chima to spark any child's imagination and invite them to the world of LEGO building," said Soren Torp Laursen, president of LEGO Systems, Inc. "Based on the reactions we saw through our research, there is no doubt that our immersive approach to original properties will once again inspire, engage and thrill children who love to build and play with great stories."

Story

Chima is a magical land that is ruled by tribes of highly-advanced animals who walk, talk, drive vehicles and live in castles and forts. Two of the characters were best friends, but misunderstandings challenged their friendship and they now compete for CHI, a valuable natural resource that is a powerful element and source of life. Only a few brave heroes in Chima understand the true nature of CHI and their stories, and the stories of those who seek to destroy them, are known as The Legends of Chima.

Building Sets

Seven richly detailed building sets inspired by the property are available now and range in price from $14.99 to $79.99. In August, the company will introduce six constructible LEGO Chima action figures for $14.99 each and four additional building sets, ranging in price from $24.99 to $119.99. 

Speedorz(TM): Social Competitive Play

Children can challenge friends, earn CHI and increase strength and power as they go from one obstacle to the next with the new line of Chima Speedorz. Build the Chima Speedorz and various obstacle courses, then pull the new ripcord to launch them. Players earn CHI crystals from their opponents by using the enclosed game cards. Six collectible Speedorz construction sets are available now, with more slated to launch in March, June and September. Each includes a new LEGO flywheel base with ripcord, minifigure, CHI crystals, assorted LEGO pieces and a set of trump cards at a suggested price of $14.99.

Gaming

To extend the story and action play to fun for the whole family, a LEGO Chima constructible board game will be available in August for $19.99. 

In a related announcement, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced three LEGOLegends of Chima videogame titles. Available now on LEGO.com and iOS devices is LEGO Legends of Chima(TM): Speedorz(TM), a free-to-play racing minigame. A LEGO Legends of Chima(TM): Laval's Journey will be available for the Nintendo DS(TM) hand-held system, the Nintendo 3DS(TM) hand-held system and for the PS®Vita system this summer. Additionally, LEGO Legends of Chima(TM) Online, a free-to-play, online immersive world game, is scheduled to launch later in the year.

For more information, visit LEGO.com/CHIMA

About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group (http://www.LEGO.com) is a privately held, family-owned company, based in Billund, Denmark. It was founded in 1932 and today the group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children.  The company is committed to the development of children's creative and imaginative abilities through its products, which can be purchased in more than 130 countries. Visit http://www.LEGO.com.

LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of The LEGO Group.  © 2013 The LEGO Group.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Amanda Santoro, LEGO Group
860-763-7834 / amanda.santoro@LEGO.com

SOURCE  LEGO Systems, Inc.

LEGO Systems, Inc.

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

Massive Dynamics Set to Offer the First WEB 4.0 Android Computing Tablet in Early 2013

CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD) announced today that Company management has completed final arrangements to offer the first new breakthrough WEB 4.0 computing tablet, which will operate on Google's Android platform. Company management believes this cutting edge product will give the Company priority access to the potential 210 million tablets forecast by Digitimes to be sold in 2013. According to the forecast, 70 million tablets will come from companies other than Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics and Microsoft Corp. With that size of a market available for a Massive Dynamics entry, management believes this new "next level" tablet can capture a sizeable portion of these estimated 2013 sales.

This new "first of its kind" tablet is in right in line with the Company's focus on lucrative new WEB 4.0 technology as the product can receive information and instructions without the user needing to touch the tablet, utilize voice input or incorporate any peripheral device whatsoever. The term "WEB 4.0" is typically defined as the imminent evolution into "Intelligent Interaction" of consumer electronics. The company will be releasing more details about this new product in the coming weeks.

With arrangements now in place, Company management is focusing its efforts on the manufacturing phase - which includes quality control, design standards and packaging for the first production run of the new tablet. Production and availability schedules will be disclosed to the public as they develop. 

More information on the breakthrough technology and products that Massive Dynamics develops and sells may be seen at http://www.MassiveDynamicsCorp.com - which will soon contain more details of the new WEB 4.0 computing tablet and its enhanced abilities.

The article breaking down the Digitimes data can be seen at http://bgr.com/2012/11/26/tablet-sales-2013-notebook-pc-sales/

About Massive Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: MSSD)

Massive Dynamics, Inc. is a Nevada corporation listed on the OTCBB under the trading symbol MSSD. The Company is an acquirer, developer and seller of leading edge communications technology and products - mainly focusing on the profitability of the oncoming universal Web 4.0 technologies. Web 4.0 centers mainly around systems that involve "Intelligent Interaction" with users. The Company is currently planning to announce several Web 4.0 product advances over the next 12 months.

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Media Contact:
Oscar Hines, President
Massive Dynamics, Inc.
(408) 973-7857

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Betfred Goes Live with Playtech's Mobile Casino

LONDON, January 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Playtech, the international designer, developer, licensor and provider of software and
services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, is pleased to announce
the launch of its mobile casino solution for licensee and established online gaming
operator Betfred.

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    Playtech's offering will include a selection of 20 table and slot games including
several popular branded slots, giving players access to their favourite Playtech content
on-the-go. The launch with Betfred is just the first step toward a rich mobile offering
set to be released next year. Having recently developed its Mobile Hub, Playtech has
revolutionised its delivery to mobile, making it easier for operators to centralise and
customise their entire mobile offering. Following casino, Betfred will introduce bingo and
live dealer games, bringing its players multiple products via one user interface on their
mobile devices.

    Shay Segev, Playtech COO, said, "We are thrilled to introduce Playtech's mobile casino
to Betfred, as they are an important operator in the mobile arena. With the investment and
effort they continue to put into expanding and promoting this platform, we see Betfred as
a great partner in advancing our reach on mobile."

    Chris Sheffield, Managing Director of Betfred.com, added, "This is a very exciting
launch for us that fits perfectly in line with our overall strategy to boost mobile
activity. We are confident that with Playtech's proven products combined with our strong
focus on the platform, we will be able to generate significant traffic to mobile from both
existing and new players."

    About Playtech

    Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based
gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing,
hosting and CRM services.

    The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey
solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming
terminals through a single account.

    New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their
offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and
new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.

    Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has some 2,000
employees located in development centres in five countries. Its leading gaming
applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming,
casual and fixed odds games.

    Visit: http://www.playtech.com

       
        Contact:
        Mor Weizer, CEO
        David Mathewson, CFP
        c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
        +44(0)20-7861-3232

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LG Redefines The IPS Monitor Category In 2013

At CES 2013, LG to Unveil Premium, Stunning UltraWide, ColorPrime and Touch 10 Monitors Featuring Specialized Functionality, Stellar IPS Technology

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its 2013 collection of IPS monitors, featuring new concepts such as UltraWide, ColorPrime and Touch 10, perfectly matched for entertainment, professional applications and touch-based interaction, respectively.

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All three models, which will be unveiled at next week's 2013 International CES®, employ LG's advanced IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology to deliver exceptional picture quality and raise the bar for displays this year.

"LG has focused on blending highly specialized functions with stellar IPS technology. These three monitors will push boundaries and reshape people's expectations," said Il Geun Kwon, Senior Vice President and Head of the IT Business Unit at LG Electronics' home entertainment unit. "The UltraWide, ColorPrime and Touch 10 offer solutions for nearly every task imaginable, whether it's watching the latest blockbuster movie, performing graphic design tasks, or anything in between. With this diverse range of creative and highly advanced products, LG has definitely set the tone, and the pace, for 2013."

UltraWide Monitor: Multitasking and Multimedia Functionality
LG's EA93 UltraWide monitor boasts an incredible 21:9 aspect ratio. With a class screen size of 29 inches (29.0 inches diagonal), it offers an expansive display with outstanding multitasking and multimedia capabilities, making it ideal for watching movies. It is also equipped with LG's immersive, thin-bezel CINEMA SCREEN Design. The UltraWide monitor has been designed with productivity in mind, and is ideal for analyzing documents with ease, as its extra screen real estate means more spreadsheet columns are visible at any one time.

When superior multitasking is needed, the 4-Screen Split feature conveniently divides the UltraWide's screen into four sections. Instead of having to manually resize and position each open window, a few simple mouse clicks enable the user to quickly arrange programs into a variety of useful configurations. Adding even more versatility, the Dual-Link Up function can connect the monitor to two external devices (e.g. notebooks, smartphones, PCs, cameras or external hard drives) simultaneously. Graphic designers may also find the monitor's 100 percent sRGB color space expression and support for color calibration helpful. The monitor couples these excellent features with IPS technology to help ensure the most accurate color reproduction of source materials.

Touch 10 Monitor: Optimized for Windows 8 and Ten-finger Touch Control
The ET83 Touch 10 monitor's ten-point touch capability provides the optimal Windows 8 user experience. Conventional touch screens offer two-finger dragging, scrolling and pinching, whereas LG's 23-inch class (23.0 inches diagonal) Touch 10 monitor allows the user to use all ten fingers simultaneously. This translates into quicker and more natural typing when using the Windows 8 on-screen keyboard while offering a familiar experience, similar to that of a mobile device.

A truly innovative product, the Touch 10 opens new and creative possibilities for interacting with content. It works with musical applications featuring virtual pianos, synthesizers and string instruments. LG's unique monitor is also ideal for educational applications as its advanced touch functionality creates a fun and easy way for students to control the latest learning software. The vivid IPS display provides a wide horizontal viewing angle that is perfect for large groups to view the screen.

In addition, setting up the monitor is easy. Full touch interaction is available as soon as the monitor is connected, with no extra software installation required. A range of touch-friendly apps are currently available from the Windows Store, offering consumers a fun and entertaining experience.*

ColorPrime Monitor: Color Management Powerhouse
The EA83 ColorPrime is a comprehensive monitor solution for filmmakers, photographers and designers, providing a superior level of image and color expression. This exceptional monitor boasts a visually stunning Wide Quad High Definition (WQHD) resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels). It also accurately reproduces a wide color palette that represents 100 percent of sRGB and 99 percent of the Adobe RGB. Simply put, the EA83 ColorPrime monitor is a graphics powerhouse.

To further enhance colors with the upmost accuracy, LG's ColorPrime offers a hardware calibrator as well as the advanced True Color Pro calibration software. The monitor can also be rotated up to 90 degrees, giving graphics professionals an alternative way to view and arrange their work.

IPS Technology: Vivid Color and Perfect Clarity
All these models employ LG's advanced In-Plane Switching (IPS) panels, to provide the best possible picture quality. LG's innovative IPS monitors have tripled in sales year-on-year, receiving numerous accolades and glowing reviews from top-tier publications around the world.

LG demonstrated the exceptional picture quality of its IPS panels in the So Real, It's Scary viral video released in October 2012. In the short clip, LG's IPS monitors convince unsuspecting elevator occupants that the floor is falling from beneath their feet. The stunt has received more than 15 million views on YouTube.

*Internet connection and certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances. With 117 operations around the world, LG achieved global sales of USD 49 billion (KRW 54.26 trillion) in 2011. LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solution - and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.

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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John Taylor, +1-847-828-2777, john.taylor@lge.com; or LG-One, Lisette Kwong, +1-212-880-5222, Lisette.kwong@lg-one.com

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

LG Unveils New 'HOM-BOT Square' Vacuum

LG's Smarter, Faster, Newly Designed Robotic Vacuum with Corner Master and Dual Eye 2.0(TM) Cameras Makes Cleaning Effortless

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Complementing its other new Smart Appliances for 2013, LG Electronics (LG) announced its totally redesigned robotic vacuum, the LG HOM-BOT Square, with improved cleaning technologies and smart capabilities for easy cleaning on virtually any surface.

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At next week's International CES® in Las Vegas, LG will demonstrate how its HOM-BOT Square offers a significant upgrade in cleaning performance, thanks primarily to LG's newly designed Corner Master technology. This advanced feature set includes improved sensors and longer brushes, enabling it to tackle hard-to-reach places.

Ultrasonic and infrared sensors detect obstacles, while the vacuum's Dual Eye 2.0(TM) cameras scan and map rooms, even when the lights are turned off.  The Turbo Mode settings let users manually adjust the cleaner to best match the characteristics of their flooring while Smart Turbo Mode automatically changes its own settings based on the type of flooring.

"From the beginning, we jumped into this project with the realization that consumers' rooms aren't round, they're rectangular," said Seong-jin Jo, President and CEO of the LG Electronics Home Appliance Company. "In practically every house around the world, rooms have right-angle corners, so it made perfect sense to develop a vacuum that took this into account. The HOM-BOT Square makes cleaning the hard-to-reach places effortless."

While robotic vacuum cleaners typically have only one camera, LG's advanced HOM-BOT Square uses two improved Dual Eye 2.0 cameras to plot out a smarter, faster and more efficient cleaning route. Taking several images per second, the upper and lower cameras scan ceilings, walls and floors, even under dim lighting conditions. This information is then analyzed to generate smarter mapping. At the same time, multiple sensors detect obstacles within a 180-degree field, taking hundreds of surface images to help provide collision-free operation.

The HOM-BOT Square also features a Learning Function, which enables it to recognize areas it has previously cleaned, minimizing unnecessary repetition, as well as allowing the vacuum to remember the positioning of objects from one cleaning to the next.

In addition to new Corner Master technology, LG's HOM-BOT Square cleans effectively with corner Detecting Sensors and the vacuum's unique rectangular shape. The Corner Detecting Sensors enable the unit to pinpoint its exact location in the home, which help indicate when to turn or if it has reached the edge of a room.

Low noise levels of just 60 decibels mean LG's robotic vacuum can effortlessly clean without disturbing the users. With a height of just 89 millimeters, the unit's slim profile enables it to maneuver under most furniture with ease.

The LG HOM-BOT Square makes cleaning more convenient because it requires less frequent emptying thanks to its larger capacity Easy-out Dust Bin. Unlike other robotic vacuum cleaners where the dust bin is located on the side, the Easy-out Dust Bin is positioned at the top of the cleaner for quick and easy removal. The larger and upgraded HEPA 11 filter also enables it to separate dust particles from the air more thoroughly, while also helping eliminate unpleasant odors.

Users may also enjoy a host of convenient features such as Voice Guidance, which includes over 90 voice alerts and updates on its cleaning progress. The vacuum also includes SmartDiagnosis(TM) technology, enabling the HOM-BOT to help self diagnose malfunctions or problems and then inform users with a voice alert*. Additionally, the improved Lithium Ion battery has a longer life cycle than conventional batteries and has up to 100 minutes of running time, so that owners can enjoy extended periods of automated cleaning and save on battery replacement costs.

LG's HOM-BOT Square vacuum's incredible maneuverability will be showcased at LG's CES booth (#8204) during a choreographed routine at select times throughout the show.

* Wireless Internet connection required and sold separately.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances. With 117 operations around the world, LG achieved global sales of USD 49 billion (KRW 54.26 trillion) in 2011. LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solution - and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.

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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John Taylor +1-847-828-2777, john.taylor@lge.com; or Clara Chang, +1-201-280-4280, Clara.chang@lge.com; or LG-One, Adam Belmont, +1-484-680-1429, Adam.belmont@lg-one.com

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

LG Begins Rollout Of Eagerly Anticipated OLED TV

LG Ushers in New Year as First Company to Launch Sales of OLED TV

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) announced today that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its eagerly-awaited 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) WRGB OLED TV (Model 55EM9700) in South Korea this month with deliveries scheduled to begin next month.

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Other markets where the revolutionary LG OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV will be available will be announced over the next several weeks along with their respective prices. The announcement comes just days before the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where an early version of the TV last year was awarded "Best of Show."

More than 1,400 LG retail stores in South Korea will begin accepting orders from consumers for KRW 11 million (approximately US $10,000) TVs starting Jan. 3 with delivery to commence the first week of February. As the first and only company to announce availability of the next-generation TV technology, LG is prepared to ramp up quickly to take the lead in the OLED segment that is expected to grow to 7.2 million units by 2016, according to DisplaySearch.

"We are extremely pleased to be able to make this announcement at the start of the new year because we believe that OLED will usher in a whole new era of home entertainment," said Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG's Home Entertainment Company. "Not since color TV was first introduced 60 years ago has there been a more transformational moment. When high definition TV was first introduced 15 years ago, the public's reaction was 'wow!' but when customers see our razor-thin OLED TV for the first time, they're left speechless. That's a clear indicator as any that OLED TV is much more than just an incremental improvement to current television technology."

Only 4 millimeters (0.16 inches) thin and weighing less than 10 kilograms (22 pounds), LG's OLED TVs produce astoundingly vivid and realistic pictures thanks to its superior WRGB technology. LG's unique Four-Color Pixel system features a white sub-pixel, which works in conjunction with the conventional red, blue, green setup to create the perfect color output. LG's exclusive Color Refiner delivers even greater tonal enhancement, resulting in images that are more vibrant and natural than anything seen before. The 55-inch OLED TV also offers an infinite contrast ratio, which maintains optimal contrast levels regardless of ambient brightness or viewing angle.

Even before its launch, LG's OLED TV was turning heads all over the world. In addition to being named Best of Show at CES 2012, the influential Industrial Designers Society of America recognized the TV with a coveted IDEA Award. Meanwhile, LG received the European Display Achievement 2012-2013 Award from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). And to cap it off, LG's OLED received Korea's Good Design President Award in October.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances. With 117 operations around the world, LG achieved global sales of USD 49 billion (KRW 54.26 trillion) in 2011. LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solution - and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR(®) Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a global top player in televisions, monitors, commercial displays, audio video systems, personal computers and security systems. The company constantly pushes technological boundaries to create feature-rich devices with stylish designs that meet global consumer needs. LG's consumer products include CINEMA 3D Smart TVs, OLED TVs, IPS monitors, home theater systems, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, car audio video systems, mouse scanners and external storage devices. LG's commercial products include digital signage, video conferencing systems and IP security cameras.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

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CONTACT: LG Electronics, Inc., Ken Hong, +82 2 3777 3626, ken.hong@lge.com, http://www.LGnewsroom.com; or LG Electronics USA, John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com

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

In Wake Of Sandy Hook Shooting A New 911-Wristwatch May Save Lives

Instant Emergency Notification Device Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new high-tech device, called the LEO, will help parents and emergency services quickly and efficiently respond to children in times of crisis. Jason Sullivan, inventor and father of two, has patented and developed a 911-GPS emergency locator wristwatch enabled with voice communications and a panic button system that promises to change the way we think about protecting our children.

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"I originally invented the LEO out of a passion to create a device that could protect our children from the impacts of abduction and predation. The outcome has evolved into a wristwatch that can literally be used by all ages for virtually any emergency situation," says Sullivan.

The LEO watch is designed with a titanium band and optional locking mechanism, making it virtually impossible to cut through and has sensors that will notify emergency responders if an unauthorized attempt is made to remove the device. Parents have a web-based interface that they are able to use on any computer or smart phone to locate their child in seconds, a critical feature given that time is of the essence in any life-threatening situation.

Named by Inc. Magazine as "Most Likely to Succeed" and hailed by Marc Klaas, the President of KlaasKids Foundation and BeyondMissing, Inc. as "The closest thing to the Holy Grail of child protection devices as anything will ever get," the LEO has been attracting a significant amount of attention, including being featured on The Ricky Lake Show and already is widely anticipated at the upcoming CES Show in Las Vegas. The overwhelming response and support of the LEO has made Sullivan decide to go directly to the public to raise money to launch his life-saving device.

"Everything has indicated that this potentially life-saving device is being wildly accepted by the public, so we decided to reach out to the people directly to help bring the LEO to market." says Sullivan. The LEO can be found at http://www.whenyouwish.com/leo

In light of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, Sullivan said his company will donate a portion of the proceeds from the campaign to the families of the victims.

About LEO and GuardianLion Wireless:
Jason Sullivan is the founder of GuardianLion Wireless, LLC. and the inventor and co-developer of the LEO Wristwatch. The LEO was designed to prevent child abductions and predation and is revolutionizing emergency response as we know it. The LEO Wristwatch represents "HELP" that is always within reach. With the quick squeeze of a panic button, emergency responders are on the way.

About When You Wish
Founded in February 2011, http://www.whenyouwish.com is one of the oldest international crowdfunding websites. The site is available in native-language user experience to over 940 million people worldwide. The company's board of advisors is comprised of leaders in their respective fields and includes: John Mackey (Whole Foods Market), Zelda Marzec (Los Angeles-based investment advisor), Charles Annenberg (Annenberg Foundation), Drew Nicholson (Intel Corporation), and Carl Esposti (CrowdSourcing.org).

Contact:
Andy Martinez
310.439.3714
press@whenyouwish.com

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LG Bolsters Smart TV For 2013

LG Provides Simple, Intuitive Smart TV User Experience with Enhanced Magic Remote, Expanded Search and Share Capabilities

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Offering a host of new applications and easy access to content, the 2013 Smart TV line from LG Electronics (LG) will include an updated Magic Remote for a simplified, intuitive user experience (UX).

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The wide variety of new models and sizes - including LG's awe-inspiring 84-inch Ultra HD and 55-inch OLED TVs - will be highlighted at next week's 2013 International CES®.

"LG strives to provide the most engaging and convenient user experience to consumers all over the globe," said Havis Kwon, President and CEO of the LG Home Entertainment Company. "We have an uncompromising attitude when it comes to both developing and improving the LG Smart TV platform. As a result, we are confident the user experience of our 2013 models will shatter all expectations and demonstrate that LG is one of the leaders of the Smart TV movement."

Easy to Use, Share and Enjoy
LG offers Smart Control with its enhanced Home Dashboard and Magic Remote. The new Home Dashboard interface features My Interest Cards - special folders for apps and other content -providing seamless access to what is trending on news sites. My Interest Cards can be customized according to the needs and preferences of the user.

The Magic Remote has been redesigned to fine-tune content and menu navigation, making interaction simple and intuitive. The device still incorporates the fundamental control capabilities of past versions - point, wheel, gesture and voice recognition. At CES, LG will demonstrate Voice Mate, an enhanced version of the company's voice control technology, capable of recognizing the natural flow of language. The Voice Mate feature offers a new voice search option that simultaneously filters search results across the LG Smart TV platform - Video-on-Demand (VoD) services, websites, external devices and more.

The enhanced SmartShare(TM) feature offers users the ability to mirror or transfer content from smart devices to LG Smart TVs with various connectivity options, including WiDi and Miracast. The 2013 line-up will enhance sharing between devices by implementing Near Field Communication (NFC), which offers wireless and seamless content mirroring from smartphones and other compatible external devices. This feature immediately connects two devices for quick media sharing. To use "Tag On" as LG calls it, users simply hold a smartphone or other NFC-enabled device against the NFC sticker on LG's CINEMA 3D Smart TV. The 2013 line-up also supports LG Cloud, which allows the user to stream high-quality content remotely.

Smarter Discovery in Sea of Content
Smart TV users have a steadily growing selection of content from which to choose. To allow users to easily find what they want within VoD and live broadcasts from multiple sources, the LG Smart TV offers an advanced recommendation function called On Now; this convenient service suggests trending VoD and broadcast content. Results pop-up with handy thumbnail images, making it faster and easier for viewers to select content.

With a vast array of movie, lifestyle, gaming and 3D viewing options, consumers looking for international or local content can quickly find what they want on their LG Smart TVs. Partnerships with a growing list of providers from around the world, including local broadcast stations and subscription programming services, allow LG to keep its content offerings relevant and fresh.

The Improved User Experience
LG Smart TVs deliver a smooth user experience and excellent picture quality because of a central processing unit (CPU) and graphic processing unit (GPU) that have been upgraded over those of prior generations. CPU speeds are now 120 percent faster in several premium CINEMA 3D Smart TV models. Even more impressive, GPU speeds are now 300 percent faster, which translates into clearer images that enhance gaming, viewing and multitasking capabilities.

LG's Smart TVs include CINEMA 3D technology, which employs Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology for superior 3D viewing comfort. This technology uses lightweight glasses to create a comfortable 3D viewing experience without the distracting flicker or crosstalk of active shutter-style glasses.

The new 2013 models embody LG's minimalist CINEMA SCREEN Design. The bezels have been significantly reduced to provide a greater sense of immersion and streamlined style. The Magic Stand further enhances the effect, enabling the screen to appear as if it were floating. Both elegant and functional, the stand complements the screen without creating any visual distraction. This sleek formation effortlessly blends into any modern interior design scheme. The stand also features a convenient swivel and roller function, allowing the TV to be repositioned with ease.

LG's CINEMA 3D Smart TV has won many CES Innovations Awards for its superiority in hardware and software, the latest being the 2013 Innovations Awards. The CINEMA 3D Smart TV line-up received another award in December when the 55LA6900 model earned an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This model was recognized for its remarkable energy efficiency and eco-friendly qualities.

Full details on LG's full 2013 TV line-up are below:

                             Sound Smart TV Screen Size Class
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                             Model Name DSN Resolution Refresh 3D 2.1 Sound Sound Link Smart Sound Google TV Dual Core Motion Remote    Voice      84    60    55    50    47    42   39   32    29       27        26         24     22
                                                               Rate                                                                   (84.04) (59.8) (54.6) (50.0) (47.0) (42.0) (TBD) (31.5) (TBD) (TBD)     (TBD)      (TBD)       (21.6)
                                                      ---                                                                                   --- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ---- -----  ---- ---- ----     ----      -----      ------
             4K LED              LM9600                4K   240Hz    X     2.2  X           X                    X           X            X X
             ------              ------               ---   -----   ---    --- ---         ---                  ---         ---        --- ---
                                LA8600 Cinema Screen 1080p  240Hz    X      X   X           X                    X           X     + B/I Camera         X   X
                                ------ ------------- -----  -----   ---    --- ---         ---                  ---         ---    ------------        --- ---
             GA7900          Cinema Screen   1080p   240Hz    X      X      X   X           X          X      QWERTY         X                          X         X
             ------          -------------   -----   -----   ---    ---    --- ---         ---        ---     ------        ---                        ---       ---
             LA7400          Cinema Screen   1080p   240Hz    X      X      X   X                      X         X           X                   X      X         X
             ------          -------------   -----   -----   ---    ---    --- ---                    ---       ---         ---                 ---    ---       ---
             LA6900          Cinema Screen   1080p   120Hz    X      X      X   X                      X         X           X                          X     X   X
             ------          -------------   -----   -----   ---    ---    --- ---                    ---       ---         ---                        ---   --- ---
             LA6500          Cinema Screen   1080p    60Hz                  X   X                      X         X           X                                                                  X
             ------          -------------   -----    ----                 --- ---                    ---       ---         ---                                                                ---
             GA6400              1080p       120Hz     X             X      X   X           X        QWERTY      X                        X      X      X     X     X
             ------              -----       -----    ---           ---    --- ---         ---       ------     ---                      ---    ---    ---   ---   ---
             LA6200              1080p       120Hz     X             X      X               X         Accy   (w/ Accy)                    X      X      X     X     X
             ------              -----       -----    ---           ---    ---             ---        ----   ---------                   ---    ---    ---   ---   ---
            LED Smart
                TV               LN6100              1080p  120Hz               X           X                    X          Accy      (w/ Accy)         X
            ---------            ------              -----  -----              ---         ---                  ---         ----      ---------        ---
            LN5700**             1080P       120Hz                   X      X               X         Accy   (w/ Accy)                           X      X     X     X     X     X
                                                                                                             ---------                          ---    ---   ---   ---   ---   ---
             LN5600              1080p       60Hz                    X      X               X         Accy   (w/ Accy)                                                                    X
             ------              -----       ----                   ---    ---             ---        ----   ---------                                                                   ---
               LED               LN5400              1080p  120Hz                                                                                       X     X     X     X     X
               ---               ------              -----  -----                                                                                      ---   ---   ---   ---   ---
             LN5300              1080p       60Hz                                                                                                                   X     X     X
             ------              -----       ----                                                                                                                  ---   ---   ---
             LN540B               720p       60Hz                                                                                                                               X
             ------               ----       ----                                                                                                                              ---
             LN4510               720p       60Hz                                                                                                                                     X              X
                                                                                                                                                                                     ---            ---
            LN4500***             720p       60Hz                                                                                                                                               X             X
            --------              ----       ----                                                                                                                                              ---           ---
             Plasma              PH6700    Hair Line 1080p  600Hz*   X          X           X                    X           X            X             X
             ------              ------    --------- -----  -----   ---        ---         ---                  ---         ---          ---           ---
             PN6500            Hair Line     1080p   600Hz*                                                                                      X            X
             ------            ---------     -----   -----                                                                                      ---          ---
             PN4500               720p      600Hz*                                                                                                      X           X
             ------               ----       -----                                                                                                     ---         ---
    * Max sub-field driving
    **LN5700 - 32" - 60Hz
    ***LN4500 - 22" is 1080p

*No "ultra high definition" or "4K" video content is currently available. No broadcast or other standard currently exists for "4K" or "ultra high definition" television, and the 84LM9600 may or may not be compatible with such standards if and when developed.

*Internet connection and certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

*For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider.

*Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice. LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.

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LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

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LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances. With 117 operations around the world, LG achieved global sales of USD 49 billion (KRW 54.26 trillion) in 2011. LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solution - and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.

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Verizon Wireless Continues to Roll Out New Cell Sites on the Big Island

HONOLULU, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers on the Big Island thanks to cell sites introduced this year in Na'alehu, Glenwood, Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, areas in Waikoloa, Pepe'ekeo, Volcano, Waimea, Pahoa, Hilo, Honoka'a, Pa'auilo, Ninole, Miloli'i, Saddle Road and Hawi. The cell sites have improved either 4G LTE or 3G coverage and capacity in the following areas:

    --  4G LTE cell sites: Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, areas
        in Waikoloa, Pepe'ekeo, Volcano, Waimea, Pahoa, Honoka'a, N?nole,
        Miloli'i, Saddle Road, Hawi, Na'alehu and the Hilo Medical Center area
    --  3G cell sites: Na'alehu, Glenwood, Pahoa, Hilo and Honoka'a
Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network is now available in more than 470 markets across the country, surpassing its previously announced goal of providing its mobile broadband service in 400 markets by the end of 2012. Additional markets are planned for 2012, with 4G LTE coverage of the entire 3G network footprint planned for the end of 2013.

The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.

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To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.

For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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