BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- KitchenAid, known for its iconic stand mixer and other kitchen essentials, is expanding its cookware and bakeware collections with new pieces and multi-piece sets that make great gifts for cooks of all levels. Further details about the products listed below can be found at http://www.KitchenAid.com/Kitchenware.
Bakeware
The Streamline ceramics bakeware collection now includes casseroles in 1.9qt, 2.8qt. and 4.2qt. sizes, with a white base matched to either an Almond Cream, Azure, Buttercup, Empire Red, Key Lime, Onyx Black or Persimmon top, at suggested retail prices ranging from $49.99 to $99.99. Nesting sets of casseroles, available for $149.99, in the same colors plus Boysenberry, consist of .3qt, .7qt., 1.5qt. and 3.5qt. pieces that can be stored inside one another.
A total of 14 new pieces are available in nonstick aluminum Classic and Professional bakeware, including a loaf pan, 24-cavity mini muffin pan and 5-piece bakeware set with loaf, square, cake, 12-cavity muffin and jelly roll pans. Suggested retail prices for the Classic collection begin at $14.99 per piece to $79.99 for the 5-piece set. Suggested retail prices for the Professional collection begin at $24.99 per piece to $99.99 for the 5-piece set. Carrying lids for easy transportation are available for the Classic collection's 12-cavity muffin and 9" by 13" cake pans at all Kohl's retail locations in the U.S., and will be available on http://www.KitchenAid.com starting January 2015. Suggested retail prices range from $34.99 to $36.99, with the lid and pan included.
Cookware
The new cast iron grill pan with panini press is designed with raised ridges across the entire pan, delivering similar results to that of an outdoor grill. The panini press insert features raised ridges underneath for simultaneously producing grill marks on both sides of foods, such as meats and sandwiches. The 10" by 10" grill pan and panini press will be available in the coming months in Almond Cream, Empire Red and Onyx Black at a suggested retail price of $199.99.
Also soon to be available is the new wok and steamer insert, as part of the Tri-Ply Stainless Steel cookware collection. The wok is 13" in diameter and can produce a sizeable stir-fry dish, or can double as a deep fryer. The steamer insert acts as a double boiler inside the wok for gently steaming seafood, dumplings and other foods. Suggested retail price for the wok is $199.99; suggested retail price for the separate steamer insert is $112.99.
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit KitchenAid.com.
* Based on a 2012 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
Polaroid Fotobar Brings Digital Photos to Life with Grand Opening of Two Micro-Retail Stores in San Jose
Experiential Retail Destination Debuts First Location at Westfield Oakridge
BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as Polaroid pioneered instant photography over 75 years ago, Polaroid Fotobar is reinventing how consumers interact with our digital photos today. The fun, new experiential retail concept is opening two locations in the San Jose area, with the first debuting today at Westfield Oakridge (925 Blossom Hill Road). Customers will experience the instant gratification of printing their memories and bringing them to life to decorate their world.
The new store, located near the food court next to Jamba Juice, is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Polaroid Fotobar at Westfield Valley Fair (2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Santa Clara) will open in mid-December on Level Two next to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The innovative 300-square-foot micro-stores are instantly recognizable by their cube shape and iconic Polaroid Color Spectrum logo. Customers are invited to take a seat at the Fotobar and transform their pictures instantly - from their smartphone, Facebook or Instagram - into three different size Polaroid pictures which can be collected in unique Polaroid shadowboxes or other Polaroid picture accessories. Professional and knowledgeable retail associates known as "Fototenders" are available onsite to help at every step of the way.
"Over one billion pictures are taken every day, and Polaroid Fotobar is a fun, easy way to take them from your Facebook timeline to your wall at home," said Warren Struhl, the company's founder and chief executive officer. "Polaroid Fotobar is all about recapturing the magic and instant gratification of creating cherished pieces of art with your pictures."
Holiday shopping at Polaroid Fotobar is a snap with an extensive selection of custom frames, displays and unique photo products crafted from a variety of materials including canvas, acrylic, metal, glass and bamboo. In addition to a refurbished '80s classic like the Polaroid 600 Series OneStep instant camera, one of the original box camera designs, Polaroid Fotobar also features the brand new Polaroid Cube lifestyle action camera for $99. Weatherproof, shockproof, mountable and built to handle everything you can imagine, the Polaroid Cube features a distinctive 35mm square, one-button design, a rugged, rubberized exterior, and built-in magnet allowing it to attach to bicycle handlebars, helmets and more.
Polaroid Fotobar launched its micro-store retail concept last month at Westfield Culver City and is opening four additional California locations throughout December and January in Westfield malls in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento. These will join traditional stores currently operating in South Florida and Las Vegas. To celebrate these grand openings, the company is hosting a sweepstakes now through January 10, 2015, at polaroidfotobar.com/win. Ten lucky winners will be chosen at random to win a free year of Polaroid pictures.
About Polaroid Fotobar
Founded in 2012, Polaroid Fotobar is the first-of-its-kind, fun, and experiential retail destination that is changing the paradigm of how people "liberate" their photos and turn them into innovative and memorable products. Each location offers the ability to instantly print your pictures --wherever they may reside --including the exclusive Polaroid Classic Border Logo picture format in several different sizes. In addition, customers can turn their favorite photos into an extensive selection of custom and unique photo products from a variety of materials including canvas, acrylic, metal, glass, bamboo and more. Polaroid Fotobar locations also offer an array of Polaroid-branded products and feature "Fototenders," available to offer friendly, expert and hands-on support to assist customers as they instantly turn their best photos into lasting memories. Additionally, many Polaroid Fotobar products are available on the web at Polaroidfotobar.com.
About Polaroid
Polaroid is one of the world's most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands. It features a rich, 75-year history that began with Polaroid instant film. Our range of products include instant and digital still cameras, high-definition and mountable sports video cameras, tablets and flat-screen TVs that deliver the fun, instant gratification and value that the brand has long stood for. Today, the Polaroid Classic Border Logo, rooted in our beginnings of instant photo sharing, serves to designate genuine Polaroid-branded products. For more information, visit Polaroid.com.
Polaroid, Polaroid& Pixel, Polaroid Color Spectrum, Polaroid Cube, Polaroid OneStep and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license.
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SiriusXM and WSI Introduce In-flight Weather Solution for Apple iPad® and iPad mini(TM)
New technology for pilots wirelessly delivers SiriusXM weather and other key information plus SiriusXM's wide-variety of audio entertainment when paired with Apple iPad or iPad mini
NEW YORK and ANDOVER, Mass., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM and WSI Corporation today introduced the all-new SiriusXM SXAR1 Portable Aviation Receiver and updated WSI aviation app to provide pilots with the most relevant pre-flight briefing and in-flight weather information in the industry. SXAR1 connects with WSI Pilotbrief Optima, giving business and general aviation pilots in-flight access to SiriusXM Aviation via Apple iPad(® )and iPad mini(TM).
WSI Pilotbrief Optima for General Aviation and Enterprise are the first SXAR1-compatible apps; both available now as free downloads from the iTunes App Store. Subscription to SiriusXM Aviation Weather is sold separately.
"SXAR1 is the first portable aviation receiver that delivers SiriusXM Aviation to the Apple iPad or iPad mini," said Craig Correa, Vice President Marine and Aviation Services, SiriusXM. "SiriusXM is excited to go to market with WSI to deliver high-definition weather information that pilots can use in the cockpit as well as the ability to listen to the outstanding variety of audio entertainment available to SiriusXM listeners. All of this is easily controlled by the touch-screen interface of the iPad."
"Pilot demand for reliable situational awareness dramatically increased when satellite-delivered weather was first introduced into the cockpit," said Mark D. Miller, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Aviation at WSI. "During disruptive weather, a richer set of weather data enables preemptive planning to avoid aviation hazardous phenomena. The SXAR1 and Pilotbrief Optima give pilots some of the most informed and enjoyable flying experiences in general aviation today."
SXAR1 features Bluetooth® technology that offers portability without wires or audio jacks and its compact-size allows for easy placement on the aircraft glareshield or other convenient location. In addition, a rechargeable battery enables multiple legs of flying when fully charged.
SiriusXM SXAR1 Portable Aviation Receiver with WSI Pilotbrief Optima provide situational awareness of weather and related conditions across the U.S. and more than one hundred miles into U.S. coastal waters, as well as delivering the following features and services:
-- CONUS Composite and North American Base Reflective Radar, providing a
more complete picture of current conditions
-- Internal SiriusXM and GPS/WAAS antennas
-- Lightning-- SiriusXM is the only broadcast weather service providing
pilots lightning data on all service tiers
-- Graphical winds aloft
-- SIGMETs including convection, icing, turbulence, and volcanic ash
-- Flight route following
-- Airport charts
-- WSI Graphical Turbulence
-- METARs and TAFs for the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean
Pilots can also use their iPad to control SiriusXM's audio entertainment while in flight, providing access to commercial-free music; plus premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and Latin music, sports and talk programming, which can be streamed through a Bluetooth(®)-enabled aircraft headset or cabin audio system.
The SXAR1 Portable Aviation Receiver is now available at Sporty's Pilot Shop as well as at http://www.siriusxm.com/shopaviation at an MSRP of $699.00; subscription sold separately. For a limited time, SiriusXM is also offering subscribers activating a SiriusXM Aviation receiver with an eligible data package a $300.00 SiriusXM Rewards Visa® Prepaid Card. For more information on SiriusXM Aviation, service tiers available to pilots, and complete Rebate Offer Details, please visit http://www.siriusxm.com/sxmaviation.
SXAR1 is designed for compatibility with any second generation or later iPad or iPad mini.
SiriusXM Services, which may include traffic, weather and other content and emergency alert information and data, is not for "safety for life," but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature, and therefore should not be relied upon as safety critical in connection with any aircraft, sea craft, automobile, or any other usage.
WSI Corporation is the world's leading provider of weather-driven business solutions for professionals in the aviation, energy, insurance and media markets, as well as multiple federal and state government agencies. WSI is a member of The Weather Company and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts with offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Birmingham, England. The Weather Company is owned by a consortium made up of NBC Universal and the private equity firms The Blackstone Group and Bain Capital.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 26.7 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and from retailers nationwide as well as at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft through SiriusXM Traffic(TM), SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather(TM), SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine(TM), Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation(TM), and XMWX Marine(TM). SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automotive manufacturers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.
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The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: our competitive position versus other radio and audio entertainment providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; failure of our satellites, which, in most cases, are not insured; the interruption or failure of our information and communications systems; the security of the personal information about our customers; royalties we pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions; rapid technological and industry change; failure of third parties to perform; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; failure to comply with FCC requirements and other government regulations; and our indebtedness. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.
CES 2015: Dynamic eHorizon from Continental Points to the Future
- eHorizon from Continental becomes the basis for a wide range of vehicle functions, from optimization of the powertrain to automated driving
- At the 2015 International CES, Continental will showcase the opportunities offered by the cloud-based eHorizon
- Scania trucks with Continental eHorizon technology have already saved over 16 million gallons of diesel
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2015 CES, international automotive supplier Continental will showcase the forward-looking abilities of the electronic horizon, or eHorizon. Thanks to this software, fleet operators using Scania trucks have already saved more than 16 million gallons of diesel (equivalent to approximately $62 million) since 2012, according to an estimate from Continental.
"In principle, the eHorizon uses map data to give vehicle electronics a glimpse into the future. This allows the vehicle to adjust to the upcoming route early on and actively reduce consumption," said Helmut Matschi, member of the Continental Executive Board and head of the Interior division.
CES 2015: the connected view to the future
At the international CES in Las Vegas January 6 to 9, 2015, Continental will be demonstrating a new stage in the evolution of the eHorizon together with its collaboration partner IBM and the location cloud company HERE. Known as the "dynamic eHorizon," it is connected to the HERE location cloud with real time digital maps and the IBM connected car cloud. Using IBM Big Data and Analytics, it takes into account dynamic events such as weather, accidents, or traffic jams.
"Thanks to the cloud, the dynamic eHorizon turns the digital map into a high-precision and constantly up-to-date information carrier that can be used for so much more than just navigation. With this, we are increasing safety, efficiency, and comfort in trucks and passenger cars," said Helmut Matschi.
At the 2015 CES, Continental will present the dynamic eHorizon as the focal point of its innovations for displays, access technologies, connectivity, infotainment, driver assistance, and engine management and will show how these components and systems benefit from connecting the vehicle to the Cloud.
eHorizon as the basis for numerous applications
Driver assistance systems, such as braking and steering, can be ready for traffic situations long before the vehicle sensors detect the situation. For example, if the dynamic eHorizon alerts the driver to a traffic jam ahead, an automated vehicle could gently reduce its speed rather than initiating full braking once the sensors have detected the obstacle.
"With the dynamic eHorizon, we are creating the basis for numerous new applications - from connected powertrain to automated driving," said Ralf Lenninger, head of Interior Electronics Solutions at Continental. "Without the dynamic eHorizon, highly automated driving would not really be comfortable since the eHorizon complements the vehicle sensors as an additional source of information," said Lenninger.
Another interesting application can be found in the optimization of the engine management system in hybrid vehicles, as well as range maximization of electric vehicles. Both HERE's 3D route profile and dynamic information about the traffic situation or weather along the way, which can influence the range of electric vehicles, are assisting here. In addition, hybrid vehicles can drive even longer without assistance from the internal combustion engine if the vehicle has dynamic traffic information. Continental will showcase this eHorizon use case with the 48 Volt Eco Drive System with predictive energy management during CES.
The Cloud as a sensor: how the dynamic eHorizon works
To allow for real-time updates, the dynamic eHorizon uses the data provided by sensors on other vehicles and additional sources using the Internet. The eHorizon map data is kept available in HERE's location cloud, which analyzes real time data from sensors and other dynamic events and systematically transmits information to the vehicle so it adjusts its route. Continental is not only supplying the hardware and intelligence in the vehicle, it is also developing the algorithms. On the server side this ensures that information from various sources, such as vehicle sensors or commercial traffic data suppliers, can be combined to create one overall picture on the digital map.
"In order to process and analyze the necessary data quantities, we use IBM's scalable IT platform, as well as the high-precision maps and dynamic information from HERE," said Lenninger.
eHorizon software is having a major impact already
With the Scania Cruise Control with Active Prediction, which has become a standard feature of Scania trucks, the eHorizon can reduce consumption by three percent on average. Since 2012, this has totaled a savings of more than 16 million gallons of diesel, 168,000 metric tons of CO(2), and approximately $62 million in fuel costs.
The eHorizon provides the adaptive cruise control system with a three-dimensional profile of the route using only the topographical route data, the HERE digital map, and the GPS signal saved in the truck. The cruise control system can use the information to automatically adapt the speed of the vehicle to the road ahead, thereby actively reducing consumption.
The estimated reduction in consumption with Scania outlined above is based on experience from the field gained since the launch of the 2012 system, as well as on driving tests conducted by Continental and Scania. The estimate is also based on the systems sold between 2012 and November 2014. Other key data included: an average mileage of 93,205 miles per truck per year, an average truck fuel economy of 6.7mpg, 22 lbs of CO(2) emissions per gallon of diesel, and a cost of $3.87 per gallon of truck diesel.
About the collaboration between IBM and Continental
In 2013, IBM and Continental announced a collaboration agreement that will see the companies jointly develop fully-connected mobile vehicle solutions for car manufacturers around the world. Central to the agreement was the development of a highly scalable cloud platform that will enable automotive manufacturers to deliver a range of new mobile in-car services. eHorizon follows in the footsteps of this collaboration with the long-term view of the realization of the fully connected vehicle.
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2013, the corporation generated sales of approximately EUR33.3 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs around 189,000 people in 49 countries.
In the Interior division, everything revolves around information management and intelligent transport systems. The wide range of products for various vehicle categories includes instruments, multifunction displays and head-up displays, control devices, vehicle access and tire information systems, radios, infotainment and operating systems, climate control units, telematics solutions and services, software, and cockpits. All this for a variety of vehicles. Interior employs over 34,300 employees worldwide and generated sales of approximately EUR6.6 billion in 2013.
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Amped Wireless Introduces a New High Power, Long Range AC1200 Router
The RTA1200 High Power AC Wi-Fi Router delivers industry leading power and Wi-Fi range
CHINO HILLS, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long-range wireless solutions for the home and office, announced its latest upgrade in the Router family, the RTA1200. This High Power AC1200 Wi-Fi Router provides industry leading Wi-Fi coverage coupled with 802.11ac Wi-Fi speeds, delivering up to three times the coverage of other routers.
The RTA1200 is a more affordable, high power alternative to the recently announced RTA1750 High Power AC1750 Wi-Fi Router. The RTA1200 packs up to 800mW of Wi-Fi output power through eight total amplifiers (two 2.4GHz, two 5GHz, and four low noise amplifiers) and two high gain antennas. With improved bandwidth and processing power, it's also ready to handle high-level Wi-Fi activity on multiple devices at once. The improved power of the RTA1200 delivers unmatched Wi-Fi coverage, allowing for mobile devices to roam freely without Wi-Fi dead spots.
The RTA1200 also includes a USB port for file sharing and four gigabit wired ports for attaching additional wired devices like smart TVs and gaming consoles at ultra-fast speeds. It includes the typical Amped Wireless suite of premium software features such as guest networks, adjustable Wi-Fi coverage controls, parental security and support for IPv6 Internet connections.
"We're happy to announce the new successor of the RTA15, the RTA1200 High Power AC1200 Wi-Fi Router," said Lacey Limbrick, Brand/Marketing Manager at Amped Wireless. "Constantly striving to develop better and better solutions for our customers, we found an opportunity to offer an improved AC1200 Router through more robust technology and our partnership with Qualcomm(®). It is faster, more powerful and goes even further - an all-around upgrade for our AC1200 Router solution."
All Amped Wireless products include the Wi-Fi Analytics Tool App that provides advanced software applications for Android and Windows devices in order to assist in analyzing and optimizing Wi-Fi networks for maximum speed and coverage. All Amped Wireless products are backed by industry leading, U.S.-based, in-house technical support provided by Amped Concierges and known as Elite Support.
The RTA1200 has a retail price of $159.99 and is available for pre-order at: http://www.ampedwireless.com/products/rta1200.html. It will ship to customers January 2015 and will be available at major online and brick and mortar retailers in the coming weeks.
About Amped Wireless
Amped Wireless is an award-winning provider of long-range, wireless consumer and business communication products for the home and office. Ranked 16(th) in the 2013 Inc. 500 and 1(st) in the Computer Hardware Industry, Amped Wireless' mission is to develop the highest quality, long-range wireless products through experience, passion, innovation and advanced technology that exceed customers' needs and expectations. For more information on Amped Wireless, The Leader in High Power Wireless Solutions(TM), please visit the Amped Wireless website at http://www.ampedwireless.com.
JOBY gives action cam shooters freedom to build their ideal accessory kits with the exclusive, online Action Kit Builder. Now on JOBY.com.
PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- JOBY continues to expand its collection of innovative, adaptable and empowering tools for action video cam shooters with two new modular accessories, plus an exclusive, online Action Kit Builder experience.
"We're excited to launch an online configurator to give users - whether a beginner, enthusiast or pro - the tools they need to enhance their footage," said Kate Farmer, JOBY brand manager. "And with the addition of our new adapters, the options are limitless. Users can mix and match parts to create their own unique mounting solution in any environment utilizing the universal ¼"-20 screw design. We took inspiration from the versatility and modularity of Legos(®) to bring this build-your-own-experience to users. It's time for them to have some fun with their creative set-ups."
The Action Kit Builder includes discounts (from 10 to 35%) for multiple-item purchases. The more you buy, the more you save. GoPro(®), Sony(®) and Contour(® )action video cams users will have the ability to start with a purpose-built kit based on shooting styles and needs (Minimalist, Explorer, and MacGyver) or build a completely custom kit.
The Minimalist is an ideal option for users who like to pack light, but accomplish a lot with their gear. It includes the key JOBY accessories - GorillaPod Action Tripod, Suction Cup, Locking Arm, GorillaPod Arm, and Action Clamp - so you can get unique perspectives with a quick and easy set-up with no fuss.
The Explorer helps fearless shooters push into new territories with an expanded arsenal of accessories. Perfect for outdoor adventure and action sports enthusiasts who want to capture the most unique shots and get creative with different set-ups.
The MacGyver lives up to its resourceful name as the ultimate toolbox of solutions. Shooters can rig up the most complicated shots and angles in minutes with this pro-level kit. Configured to tackle multiple camera set-ups with limitless creativity, this kit is the go-to "camera crew" for the extreme action cam user.
New to the JOBY Action Series and Action Kit Builder are two accessories to enhance and expand set-ups; they are included in the Explorer and MacGyver kits.
The Action Adapter Kit (US MSRP $19.95) allows users to build their own mounting solution utilizing other JOBY action accessories, such as these JOBY Action Series designs: Suction Cup, Action Clamp, Locking Arm, and GorillaPod Arm. The Action Adapter Kit includes four modular adapters: Mount for GoPro(®,) Male-to-Male Adapter, Female-to-Female Adapter, and Quick-Release Buckle Adapter.
The Hub Adapter (US MSRP $14.95) serves as a central connection point for ¼-20" male accessories, such as tripods, or the JOBY GorillaPod Arm or Locking Arm. It includes up to four mounting sockets.
ABOUT JOBY
Based in San Francisco, California, JOBY was founded in 2005 with the introduction of the industry-defining and best-selling GorillaPod((TM)) flexible tripod. JOBY creates iconic solutions that inspire a creative lifestyle. We believe great design starts with a user-centric approach, is functional yet playful, and enhances people's lives. For more information, please visit JOBY.com.
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Casio Receives Prestigious Education Technology Award For Its Ultra Short Throw Projector
XJ-UT310WN Honored with Tech & Learning's 2014 Award of Excellence
DOVER, N.J., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. is proud to announce that its Ultra Short Throw Projector, the XJ-UT310WN, has received a 2014 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning magazine (a NewBay Media publication). The awards program recognizes software, hardware, network and web products that feature innovative applications that break new ground as well as those that added significant enhancements to proven education tools. All entries are given a rigorous test-driving by qualified educators in several rounds of judging. Products are also carefully screened by the publication's editorial team. Winners are showcased in the December 2014 issue of the magazine.
"It's a proud moment when Casio is recognized by the very community we aim to serve for having a high-quality product that meets educators' needs and enables them to more efficiently teach the leaders of tomorrow," said Matt Mustachio, General Manager of Casio's Business Projector Division. "After launching earlier this year, the Ultra Short Throw Projector has been extremely well-received among the education community and simply illustrates the importance of providing products that are forward-thinking and deliver quality technology results for the classroom."
Primarily designed for the education market where Ultra Short Throw projectors are becoming the standard, Casio's XJ-UT310WN is the world's brightest LampFree(®) Ultra Short Throw projector(*) available. It features an ultra short throw ratio of 0.28:1, produces 3100 lumens of brightness, and boasts WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution which is ideal for displaying HD content from video and computer sources. The XJ-UT310WN utilizes Casio's 5(th) generation LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source technology which delivers a 20,000 hour estimated lifespan and achieves an increase in color spectrum compared with a mercury lamp. This LampFree(®) light source also eliminates the need to replace unsafe mercury bulbs which helps to lower the projector's total cost of ownership and maximize the investment.
Casio's XJ-UT310WN comes equipped with the required connectivity and application tools needed to easily integrate today's mobile technology into the classroom, as well as a standard three (3) year parts and labor warranty plus a five (5) year or 10,000 hour warranty on the Hybrid Laser & LED light source. The XJ-UT310WN is available for purchase through Casio's National Pro AV dealer network and authorized distributors for an MSRP of $1,999.99. For additional information on Casio's XJ-UT310WN and its full portfolio of LampFree(®) projectors, visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com
*Based on Casio Market research of available non Mercury Lamp source Short Throw Projectors as of March 31, 2014
About Casio LampFree(®) Projectors
Casio's portfolio of LampFree(®) projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. Casio has four series of LampFree(®) projectors that are available for home, business, education and commercial applications - Slim, Signature, Pro and Short Throw. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree(®) technology, please visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.CasioUSA.com.
About Tech & Learning
For over 30 years, Tech & Learning has been -- and continues to be -- the leading resource for K-12 leaders. Its publications, Web sites and events provide factual and evaluative information on trends, products, and strategies to educators who purchase technology products in their districts and schools. Tech & Learning, published by NewBay Media LLC, delivers the highest quality content and essential resources to manage, train, and teach technology. For more information, visitwww.TechLearning.com.
About NewBay Media LLC
NewBay Media is positioned at the center of the world's most dynamic industries--Music, AV/Pro Audio, Consumer Electronics/Gaming, Video & Broadcast, and Education. We connect and inform millions of constituents in these industries through our award-winning content, integrated media capabilities, and high-profile network-building and informative events. NewBay proudly serves some of the broadest BtoB professional and music enthusiast communities in the world through over 60 print and digital publications, 100 integrated web and mobile applications, 75 conferences and conventions, custom marketing services and ecommerce capabilities. Find out more atwww.newbaymedia.com.
Shoshone Rose Casino Selects Konami's SYNKROS Gaming Enterprise Management System to Replace Existing System
Wyoming casino destination along popular U.S. Highway 287 installs SYNKROS® in preparation for upcoming site expansion
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Konami Gaming, Inc., a global leader in casino gaming and systems, announced that its award-winning casino management system SYNKROS® has been selected by Shoshone Rose Casino in Lander, Wyoming, to replace their existing system. This installation introduces a comprehensive suite of marketing capabilities, operational efficiency functions, and customer experience enhancements spanning the casino's 325-machine gaming floor, which will soon become more than 500 machines upon completion of an upcoming expansion project that breaks ground in spring of 2015.
"The SYNKROS system was chosen after careful review of all casino management systems. Its ease of use, reporting capabilities, and powerful marketing tools made Konami the clear choice" commented Robert Pokorney, general manager at Shoshone Rose Casino. "In addition, I have completed SYNKROS installations at two other properties I have managed, so I am already familiar with what Konami can do for a gaming property."
"Shoshone Rose wanted to enhance the player experience for all of their customers and by using SYNKROS solutions such as the Advanced Incentives Bonusing Engine, they're able to customize dozens of unique rewards for greater excitement and 'time on device' for all levels of players," said Clark Warren, senior director, systems sales at Konami. "We're thrilled for the opportunity to launch these and many more features with one of our newest customers and work with them to create the best casino gaming experience around."
Located along the spectacular Wind River mountain range and on a route frequented by visitors to both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Shoshone Rose Casino is one of the most popular casino entertainment destinations in the state of Wyoming. It is owned and operated by the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. The Shoshone Rose Casino's slated expansion is set to substantially increase its size including a hotel, additional restaurants, more casino games, and other new leisure and entertainment amenities.
"Another enhancement accompanying the SYNKROS installation is the addition of True Time Tournaments--an innovative, system-delivered slot tournament series that turns regular video slot machines into tournament games without additional set up, optioning, or shut-down," said Warren. "It allows for both on-demand and traditional synchronized tournament games so the property can offer its players a variety of bonus promotions in whatever frequency the campaign allows. It helps set them apart and creates more reasons for players to frequent Shoshone Rose Casino."
About Konami Gaming, Inc.
Konami Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based subsidiary of KONAMI CORPORATION (NYSE: KNM). The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc. or the SYNKROS gaming enterprise management system, please visit http://www.konamigaming.com.
About Shoshone Rose Casino
Shoshone Rose Casino, located off U.S. Route 287 in Lander, Wyoming, is owned and operated by the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. Featuring table games and a wide selection of more than 300 casino slots, Shoshone Rose is one of the state's favorite casino gaming destinations, and slated for upcoming site expansion. Shoshone Rose Casino provides its guests with a variety of special promotions, drawings, and giveaways to make each visit a memorable experience. For more information, please visit http://www.shoshonerose.com.
Media Contact:
Tashina Wortham
Marketing Communications Specialist
702.419.6025
wortham0609@konamigaming.com
Girlstart and FlowPlay Team Up to Drive Gaming-Based Donations that Support STEM Education for Girls
FlowPlay Partnership Marks Girlstart's First In-Game Fundraiser; Fuels Seattle-Area Summer Camp and Other National Programs
SEATTLE and AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today announced its partnership with Girlstart, a nonprofit that inspires girls interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through innovative, nationally-recognized informal STEM education programs. As Girlstart's first-ever in-game fundraising campaign, beginning now through Jan. 5, FlowPlay's ourWorld or Vegas World players can raise money for Girlstart STEM programs by purchasing uniquely branded Girlstart virtual goods. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Girlstart programs nationwide, including the entire funding of a Girlstart summer camp, taking place in Bellevue, Wash. in Summer 2015.
The U.S. faces a critical shortage of skilled STEM workers, and an even larger deficit of women in STEM. While more women than men enroll in college, women earn only 31% of total STEM degrees, only one in seven engineering degrees, and only 18% of computer science degrees. Furthermore, women hold only 24% of the nation's STEM jobs. Girlstart programs engage girls in STEM education, empower them to continue these studies, and inspire them to pursue STEM careers, to ultimately help address workforce inequities, impact innovation, and build bright futures for girls and their families.
FlowPlay and Girlstart share a common focus on increasing girls interest in technology, a cause that has been traditionally underserved - particularly amongst the gaming community - and one that was an early motivator for FlowPlay's flagship game. Currently, ourWorld boasts more than 800,000 active users, a majority of which are females (65%) under the age of 18 (80%).
Through Jan. 5, ourWorld players can use their in-world virtual currency, Gems, to purchase a 'Rocket Science Girl,' which will accompany their avatar throughout the game and enable them to gain Flow 100% faster, an aspect of the game that allows players to level-up and boost their in-game experience. Every purchase of the 'Rocket Science Girl' equates to a $5 donation to Girlstart. Players in FlowPlay's social casino title, Vegas World, can also contribute through purchases of a Rocket Ship Charm, which will provide a $0.50 donation to Girlstart.
"Like Girlstart, FlowPlay and its games meet girls where they are, by connecting their interests in technology with their social activities," said Julie Shannan, deputy director at Girlstart. "Part of our philosophy is that girls can be true to who they are and pursue STEM interests, and ourWorld provides an environment that fosters that same passion for individuality and technology. Our partnership with FlowPlay signifies our very first in-game fundraising effort, making this campaign a huge milestone for our technology-centric organization."
"We wanted to support an organization that is addressing a cause deeply rooted in the genesis of our company and core audience, and one for which we can really make an impact," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Girlstart is highly active, with programs that actually make a difference for elementary and middle-school aged girls. With this in-game donations campaign, ourWorld users have the opportunity to move the needle with an organization they can relate to, and see the tangible impact of their contributions."
All proceeds will support Girlstart programs nationwide, with a special emphasis on Girlstart STEM summer camps. In 2013, the Girlstart Summer Camp program was recognized by Change the Equation as one of four "exemplary" and "highly scalable" innovative STEM education programs in the United States. Girlstart summer camps are weeklong learning experiences in STEM that introduce 4(th)-8(th) grade girls to the fun of STEM through innovative hands-on learning challenges.
Since 2011, Girlstart has provided free summer camp programming to high-need girls in Bellevue, Wash., but the organization is continually seeking financial, facilities and volunteer partners from surrounding Seattle Area businesses. Thanks to FlowPlay's contributions, Girlstart will bring this award-winning weeklong camp back to the Bellevue community in Summer 2015.
About FlowPlay
FlowPlay, a developer of virtual environment and game technologies, make immersive worlds and massive multiplayer games possible with no software required beyond a basic browser. FlowPlay's first consumer product, ourWorld, is played by over 35 million players and is one of the most popular teen virtual worlds. Vegas World, FlowPlay's flagship social casino MMORPG, achieves industry-leading player monetization rates. In November 2013, FlowPlay introduced its social casino white-label platform, allowing businesses from any industry to quickly and easily bring their own uniquely branded social casino games to market. FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information on FlowPlay, contact bizdev@flowplay.com.
About Girlstart
Founded in Austin, Texas, Girlstart is the largest and longest-running community-based informal STEM education nonprofit in the nation specifically dedicated to empowering and equipping girls in STEM through year-round STEM educational programming. Since 1997, Girlstart has served over 50,000 girls and 7,500 teachers and families with school-based programs, professional development for teachers, summer camps, STEM career conferences and expos, large-scale science events for families, and community STEM education outreach programs. Girlstart programs are open to girls K-16. We are focused on serving girls of diverse ethnicities, girls who live in low-income or nonurban environments, and/or are considered at-risk. For more information on Girlstart programs, volunteer opportunities, or for Girlstart activities to do at home or in the classroom, please visit http://www.girlstart.org/.
PayItSimple USA Inc. Adds Over 30 New Payment Gateways
Ground-breaking payment solution that lets consumers simply and easily charge any purchase on their existing credit cards and pay them back in monthly, interest free installments can now be offered by over 90% of all merchants in the US
NEW YORK, December 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
PayItSimple, a service that provides instant consumer financing at the point of sale,
today announced that in collaboration with Spreedly, they have completed integration with
an additional 30 payment gateways to provide PayItSimple service to US-based merchants.
With the addition of these gateways, PayItSimple is now integrated with approximately 70%
of all payment gateways in the United States.
PayItSimple's patented technology enables merchants to offer secure consumer credit
using the consumer's existing credit card, with no greater risk than they have with
ordinary credit card transactions. Installment transactions are automatically scheduled,
generated, authorized and collected on the customer's existing credit card via
PayItSimple's cloud-based, patent-protected platform. For merchants, having this
additional payment option can mean increased conversion rates, higher average tickets,
increased customer satisfaction and reduced barriers to purchase. Consumers gain instant,
interest-free monthly payments, better expense management and no credit applications or
qualifications for new credit lines while continuing to enjoy all of their existing card
benefits, such as cash back, mileage, points, etc.
"By pre-integrating with most payment gateways in the US, PayItSimple can quickly and
easily onboard any ecommerce or brick & mortar merchant without having to open a new
merchant account," said PayItSimple Vice President of Product, Eric Benayoun. "So
merchants interested in offering PayItSimple to their customers can be up and running in a
matter of days."
"We welcomed the chance to work with PayItSimple and reduce their development time
from 2 years down to just 1 month," said Spreedly CEO Justin Benson. "Our uniform API
allows us to connect to a broad set of global payment gateways via a single integration,
providing our customers with unparalleled time to market efficiency and reliability."
About Spreedly
Spreedly removes friction and creates new commerce capabilities by allowing merchants
and platforms to securely store credit cards and create a universal token that can be sent
to more than 90 payment gateways or unique third party order API's in over 80 countries.
PayItSimple is revolutionizing the credit card industry by extending the ability to
offer interest-free consumer credit with securitization, just like a regular credit card
transaction, to all sizes of merchants/retailers. PayItSimple USA Inc. was founded by
veterans of the finance and retail industries. The PayItSimple product has been patent
protected in the United States since 2012.
Napatech Accelerates Network Appliance Performance and Time-to-Market While Reducing Risk
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As data volume and complexity grow, the performance of network management and security applications must stay ahead of the speed of financial, telecom, corporate and government networks. Napatech today announced that it has developed next-generation solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to assist them in producing high-performance network appliances. To learn more, download "Faster than the Future Network Appliance Performance" at http://www.napatech.com/about/resources/faster-future-briefs.
To ensure apps run quickly and videos stream smoothly in a secure environment, OEMs face the dual challenge of accelerating performance at speeds up to 100 Gbps, while also ensuring accelerated time-to-market. Napatech provides solutions that are designed to achieve maximum performance using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware.
-- Ensuring deep insight in high-performance networks: Managing how and
where data is delivered within the server is extremely important for
optimal appliance performance as connectivity speeds increase.
-- Napatech ensures that system resources, in particular cache memory
and the QPI interface, are being used optimally to guarantee data
delivery and maximum performance.
-- Expediting time-to-market: Napatech's high-performance accelerators
provide low-risk solutions with fast time-to-market:
-- Products range from 1 to 100 Gbps and enable the full visibility of
all network traffic through capacity, intelligence, precision and
control.
-- By using Napatech accelerators in COTS servers, network equipment
manufacturers can quickly build appliances that provide intelligent
analysis, regardless of the environment.
Peter Ekner, CTO, Napatech, said:
"Producers of network management and security applications will need to address numerous analysis challenges in order stay ahead of the data growth curve as they enter the 100 Gbps era. Only by understanding the detailed architecture of COTS servers and utilizing them optimally can network equipment manufacture unleash maximum performance."
About Napatech
Napatech (OSE: NAPA) is the world leader in accelerating network management and security applications. As data volume and complexity grow, the performance of these applications needs to stay ahead of the speed of networks in order to do their jobs. We make this possible, for even the most demanding financial, telecom, corporate and government networks. Now and in the future, we enable our customers' applications to run faster than the networks they need to manage and protect.
No Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including, among other things, business and economic conditions and growth trends in the networking industry, our customer markets and various geographic regions; global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment other macro-economic factors and other risk factors set forth in Napatech's reports. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based on limited information currently available to Napatech, which is subject to change, and Napatech will not necessarily update the information. For more information, visit us at http://www.napatech.com.
STE-THÃRÃSE, QC, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Free and user-friendly, the new app Selflikes is now available in the App Store, Google Play Store and on http://www.selflikes.com.
The concept is simple: take a picture of what you like or not, rate it, and share it to whoever you want.
You can create your own custom lists. Preferences, recommendations, items for sale or a list of your best wines, possibilities are endless. And since Christmas is coming to town very soon, why not create a wish list! Maybe Santa will check on your list, who knows?
Selflikes is a visual representation of everything you want to share. It can also be used as a visual reminder. Search engine included.
Stesalit Unveils Android Based Mobile Mapping Software With a Cloud GIS Architecture for Enterprise GIS Mobility
KOLKATA, India, December 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
SXgeoCloud is the First Android Based Mobile Mapping Application Software Introduced
in India for Affordable GIS Data Collection, Available on Cloud Architecture as
Pay-per-use Rental Subscription Model
Stesalit [http://stesalitsystems.com ] introduced today the SXgeoCloud
[http://sxtreo.com/SXgeocloud.php ] mobile mapping software that provides full GIS data
collection suite and with active sync to all leading enterprise GIS systems through a
mobile and cloud architecture. SXgeoCloud would currently be available with the Sxtreo
series of GPS/GNSS devices from Stesalit and is now available only to our Indian customers
in technical collaboration with a US based corporation.
The Android based mobile mapping system of SXgeoCloud supports over 50 OGC compliant
formats and background raster Web Mapping Services. It allows users to acquire geospatial
data including points, lines and polygons, along with their attributes with the advantage
of creating new objects in the field. It supports all editing features and is flexible for
users to work on offline and online basis with active sync to the SXgeoClould Server.
The cloud server of SXgeoCloud combines the unique features of Project Creation,
management of the data collection exercise, Active Sync, and archival. The data sets
acquired or the new objects created in the field are automatically updated in the cloud
GIS server in real time, and can be actively synced with the enterprise GIS of the users
on real-time basis. Users can customize the data capture properties, attributes, and forms
to match their own enterprise database requirements. With SXgeoCloud, integration with the
industry leading GIS server systems is completely seamless.
SXgeoCloud extends the GIS capabilities of the enterprises to the knowledge workers in
the field at a very affordable price. SXgeoCloud improves the RoI of the enterprises, as
the enterprises can now subscribe to SXgeoCloud only for the period and for the project as
required, saving them large capital expenditure. SXgeoCloud works on the Android platform
and is the ideal mobile GIS for periodic implementation.
SXgeoCloud ensures consistently high quality data import and export in a variety of
GIS and CAD formats, increasing field work efficiency, productivity and the accuracy of
GNSS data.
SXgeoCloud is compatible with all the SXtreo rugged GNSS field computers and other
field GNSS devices. SXgeo [http://www.sxtreo.com/SXgeo.php ] is the offline mobile GIS
software suite from Stesalit.
Stesalit is a pioneer in field computers, GNSS devices and applications in India.
Stesalit has its core focus on Enterprise Mobility devices, embedded electronics product
design and manufacturing, and Internet of Things practices in the areas of agriculture,
transportation, utilities, defense and smart cities.
Stesalit has clients from the spatial data infrastructure solutions, geospatial
application and implementation, and major IT implementation services across core
infrastructure and different industry verticals.
Stesalit is a SEI-CMM-Level 3 company with presence all over India and also in the
Middle East, Europe and Singapore through its partners.
Media Contact : Saibal Bishnu, saibal.bishnu@stesalitsystems.com, +91-9830010504,
Stesalit Systems Ltd
NICE Systems and CloudScann Provide a New Perspective for Security Organizations with Mobile App Solution
NICE and CloudScann partner on integrated mobile app, initially deployed at NJ TRANSIT, that vastly extends situational awareness and expedites critical response
PARAMUS, New Jersey and BALDWIN, New York, December 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Video cameras help maintain safety and security, but a new partnership is providing a
new perspective on the ground for security organizations. NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) and
CloudScann have announced an integrated mobile application solution, turning smartphones
into reporting tools to document incidents as they happen and allowing officials to act
faster to resolve them.
The integrated solution combines NICE's situation management solution
[http://www.nice.com/situation-management/nice-situator#pr_10.12.14 ], Situator, with
CloudScann's hosted See It Send It mobile app. By using the app on their smartphones,
field personnel can report incidents, including sending video and photos, to a centralized
command center through NICE Situator. Communication is bi-directional, so Situator can
also push incident alerts, task lists, and links to live video feeds to the mobile app.
This will extend the real-time awareness of safety, security, and operational issues for
the largest statewide public transportation system in the U.S.
Situator pinpoints the GPS location of the sender's phone as the incident location,
and can then pull up video feeds from nearby surveillance cameras. The command center
operator immediately sees who's sending the alert, where it originated, what's happening,
and what actions to take. The app is also equipped with a panic button.
NJ TRANSIT has already deployed the solution at a major event, and plans to extend the
use of the app for daily use among its maintenance, customer service, and transit police
personnel. For example, maintenance staff will be able to view assigned work orders, their
location and related video, and report back to the control room when the job is complete.
Chris Wooten, Executive Vice President, NICE Security Group
"By extending these capabilities to field personnel for daily use and to transit
employees for large events, organizations will gain unprecedented situational awareness to
help ensure the highest levels of security, safety, operational efficiency, and customer
service for passengers. We believe it's a model in mobile technology innovation that other
transit agencies will surely want to emulate."
Dan Kerning, CEO, CloudScann
"The CloudScann See It Send It app and NICE Situator technologies are truly
complementary. The combination of the two promises significant benefits, not only for
transit but for other organizations that want to improve their situational awareness,
communication, and collaboration."
NICE's security solutions help organizations capture, analyze and leverage big data to
anticipate, manage and mitigate security and safety risks, improve operations, and make
the world a safer place. The NICE security, intelligence and cyber offerings provide
valuable insights that enable enterprises and government agencies to take the best action
at the right time by correlating structured and unstructured data from multiple sensors
and channels, detecting irregular patterns, and recognizing trends. The solutions have
been deployed to help secure a broad range of organizations and events, such as banks,
utility companies, airports, seaports, city centers, transportation systems, major tourist
attractions, as well as sporting events and diplomatic meetings.
About NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing
more than 915,900 weekday trips on 262 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter
rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit
system in the country with 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000
bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
About CloudScann
CloudScann has developed the next generation platform for mobile security solutions.
This takes the public service "See Something, Say Something" campaign, and advances the
concept to the See it Send it application using mobile devices. The Mobile platform
enables you to extend your existing Video Infrastructure using your Associates (employees)
and/or customers Mobile Devices in the field to expand your "eyes & ears". This empowers
those mobile assets with the ability to upload video or pictures of any relevant
activities to your Security Operations Center in Real Time and with Geo-Referencing
capabilities to determine the exact location of the incident. The See it Send platform can
be easily modified and customized for specific applications. Currently it seamlessly
integrates into the NICE Situator PSIM, leveraging CloudScann's Cloud Infrastructure for
enhanced data capture, storage, processing and distribution. http://www.cloudscann.com
Contact Information
Bernie Cesareo, VP of Business Development, +1-646-546-5372, +1-330-590-0789,
bcesareo@cloudscann.com
About NICE Systems
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leading provider of software solutions
that enable organizations to take the next best action in order to improve customer
experience and business results, ensure compliance, fight financial crime, and safeguard
people and assets. NICE's solutions empower organizations to capture, analyze, and apply,
in real time, insights from both structured and unstructured Big Data. This data comes
from multiple sources, including phone calls, mobile apps, emails, chat, social media,
video, and transactions. NICE solutions are used by over 25,000 organizations in more than
150 countries, including over 80 of the Fortune 100 companies. http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.
Forward-Looking Statements Pertaining to NICE Systems
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements,
including the statements by Mr. Wooten, are based on the current expectations of the
management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to
differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of
the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial
services firms) and the resulting uncertainties; changes in technology and market
requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in
absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss
of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and inability to maintain
certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a more detailed description of the
risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media Contact
Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com
Investors
Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET
Yisca Erez +972-9-775-3798, ir@nice.com, CET
Tag Me Launches an App With Christmas-themed Augmented Selfies
CAMBRIDGE, England, December 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Free new app for creating the best festive selfies yet! Using facial feature
recognition technology, Tag Me lets you add Christmas-themed stickers, masks and props
which track your face in real-time for brilliant holiday pictures and videos
Remember the tradition of uploading your face to festive photo apps? This Christmas,
take your selfie game up another level with Tag Me - transform yourself into a whole host
of Christmas characters, instantly via your phone! Tag Me is a free, fun facial feature
recognition app that allows you to tag any face with digital stickers and masks, live and
in real-time.
From Rudolph ears and elf hats to Father Christmas beards and penguin heads - all you
need to do is open up the Tag Me app, which then recognizes your facial features, and
automatically position stickers in the right place. Best of all, the app's facial feature
recognition technology means that as you move around, your digital costume moves with you,
ensuring your party hat never falls off your head again!
In addition to a range of themed stickers, you can use the 'face-paint' mode to draw
and doodle on faces, adding stick-on graffiti to people everywhere! Use the Tag Me app to
take selfies and videos of the final result to easily share with friends via messages and
social networks.
NextVR and Coldplay Release Virtual Reality Concert for Samsung Gear VR
NextVR's Patented Technology Blows the Doors off VR/ Immersive Experiences
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NextVR, a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences, today announced their first content release - Coldplay's Ghost Stories Virtual Reality Concert Experience. The entire concert was shot in VR and a clip of the first song, A Sky Full of Stars, will be available via the NextVR app and accessed in conjunction with the recently released Samsung Gear VR headset.
The virtual reality concert puts Coldplay fans directly in the middle of the action, viewing the band members as if they are on stage with them. The concert film is the first ever broadcast quality VR experience. This quality VR experience has never before been possible. NextVR's technology, which includes 17 patents granted and pending for the capture, compression, transmission, and display of virtual reality content, is the only product on the market to enable this level of immersive experiences. As the company releases additional content in the coming months, consumers will be able to enjoy life-like experiences such as sitting courtside at a game, in the front row of major fashion shows and more.
NextVR worked with Coldplay in London over the past summer to develop the VR concert concept as a cutting edge experience for both fans who saw the concert live and wanted to experience it again, as well as those who were unable to attend. NextVR aims to follow up the release of A Sky Full Of Stars with the full concert over the coming months and is in talks with Coldplay for future virtual reality collaborations.
According to Phil Harvey, Creative Director of Coldplay: "You're literally inside the show, front of stage with the band. The quality of this virtual reality experience is far superior to anything else out there. It's pretty mind-blowing."
"If you thought going to an IMAX theatre felt like almost being there - you will be floored when you view NextVR's content. It's almost better than being there," said DJ Roller, co-founder, NextVR. "There is no comparison for what we're offering because it hasn't existed until now. We've worked on perfecting the technology for the past five years and now we're excited to finally share the result."
NextVR's patented streaming technology allows broadcast-quality live VR content - as well as selections from NextVR's growing catalog of on-demand VR content - to be delivered instantly over mobile and home internet connections. This opens up the possibilities for an entire mobile catalog of VR content.
NextVR made the announcement from the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York, where NextVR presented on the future of virtual reality panel with the NBA, Formation 8 and AltspaceVR.
About NextVR
NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences. From rock concerts to sporting events to fashion shows, and everything in-between - viewers are transported into life-like experiences with true broadcast quality. It's better than being there. Launched in 2009, NextVR has a vast IP portfolio with more than seventeen patents granted and pending for the capture, compression, transmission, and display of virtual reality content. No other company can compete with this. NextVR also allows content to be streamed with pristine quality using current home and mobile Internet connections. Founded by veterans in stereoscopic imaging technology, software development and an award-winning filmmaker - NextVR provides a deeply immersive experience. You're in it, not watching it. For more information, go to http://www.nextvr.com/
HP Optimizes Compute to Transform Mission-Critical Environments
NEW DELHI, December 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
HP today announced the expansion of its Compute [http://www.hp.com/go/servers ]
portfolio with new platforms optimised for mission-critical environments. As the next
milestone in HP's Compute strategy, these platforms run the most demanding
mission-critical workloads on x86 architectures with higher levels of performance,
scalability, availability and efficiency.
Customers with mission-critical environments and revenue-generating applications
cannot tolerate downtime or slow business performance. As a result, mission-critical
workloads must meet the most stringent service level agreements (SLAs) in the industry,
often with zero unplanned downtime requirements.
HP Integrity Superdome X [http://www.hp.com/go/integrity ] and HP Integrity NonStop X
[http://www.hp.com/go/nonstop ] are tailored for the most demanding mission-critical
workloads. By extending these platforms to highly scalable x86 environments, HP is
bringing mission-critical solutions to a broader market.
These servers help customers achieve better business results by:
- Boosting business performance to grow revenue, margin and market share;
- Providing continuous service availability with minimal or even zero application
downtime; and
- Reducing complexity and cost with breakthrough efficiency.
"In today's always-on world, service outages and slow response times result in lost
revenue," said Vikram K, Director, Servers, HP India. "HP is extending our vast expertise
in building mission-critical environments to help customers achieve the best business
performance for large-scale workloads on an efficient x86 infrastructure."
Mission-critical performance and availability at industry-standard efficiencies
The HP Integrity Superdome X blends x86 efficiencies with proven HP Superdome
innovation for critical Linux workloads, including business processing, decision support
and enterprise databases. Designed to achieve the highest levels of reliability,
availability and serviceability, HP Integrity Superdome X is an alternative to a costly,
inefficient, proprietary system or an x86 infrastructure that lacks the performance,
scalability and availability to power mission-critical workloads.
The HP Integrity Superdome X redefines x86 compute with breakthrough scalability up to
16 sockets and 12TB memory to support the largest enterprise applications and
unpredictable workloads. The unique HP nPars hard partitioning technology offers 20 times
greater reliability (1) to maximise application uptime by insulating and isolating
critical applications from other failures. To accelerate business performance, the HP
Integrity Superdome X dramatically improves compute efficiency by delivering up to nine
times the performance of the HP DL980 G7, the current HP 8-socket x86 server. (2)
"As a global supplier of health information technologies, Cerner continues to innovate
to meet our clients' needs," said Kent Scheuler, senior vice president, Cerner. "We look
to HP as a partner to provide compute power in support of our innovation. The HP Integrity
Superdome X provides the scalability to support our largest clients, the performance to
deliver the results our clients have come to expect, and the availability that health care
demands."
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achieve the highest availability, near-linear scalability and lowest total cost of
ownership in its class.(3)
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result, customers will be able to accelerate service delivery of workloads such as
business processing, online transaction processing (OLTP) and large database environments.
To boost business performance, HP Integrity NonStop X scales online without any
application outage to accommodate escalating transaction volume and supports business
growth with up to 25 times increase in system interconnect capacity.(4) Additionally, it
supports twice as many NonStop CPUs in a single enclosure to provide breakthrough
efficiency while decreasing data center footprint and cost.(5)
Services for the most demanding enterprise x86 solutions
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to take advantage of the HP Integrity Superdome X capabilities.
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Mission-Critical Applications, Richard Buckle, Pyalla Technologies, Research Note,
November 2014. (4) Comparison between ServerNet bandwidth (2Gbps) and FDR InfiniBand
bandwidth (56Gbps). (5) Compared to the HP Integrity NonStop BladeSystem with 16 CPUs
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Cisco Accelerates Local Innovation to Help Enable Digital India Vision
BENGALURU, December 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Showcases Products Conceptualised and Designed in India That Enable the Internet of
Everything
Cisco today showcased three products conceptualised, architected and designed out of
India that will help enable the vision of a digitised nation. In India, with a rapidly
increasing number of people, devices, machines and sensors coming online across the
Internet of Everything, companies require new capabilities to succeed. As India digitises,
the way in which applications are architected and delivered is being shaped by the demands
of Big Data, the Internet of Everything, mobility, video and cloud.
According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index(TM), 2013 - 2018, in India there will
be 526 million total Internet users and 1.5 billion networked devices by 2018. Video will
be 62% of India's mobile data traffic, and the gigabyte equivalent of all movies ever made
will cross India's IP networks every 2 hours by 2018. The three products, from the Cisco
India Development Centre, showcased today strongly demonstrate the company's ability to
create products and solutions for the next generation of communications technologies.
Spanning the areas of mobility, cloud and computing technologies, the networking products
have been designed to power the vision of a digitised India.
ASR 920-O: This next generation Aggregation Services Router (ASR) is a full-featured
converged access platform for the cost-effective delivery of wireline and wireless
services and is optimised for mobile backhaul, residential and business service
applications. Conceptualised and architected in India, and designed for the Indian
environment, the ASR 920-O is a temperature hardened, high-throughput, small form factor
and low-power-consumption router.
According to the Cisco(R) Visual Networking Index, 2013 - 2018, mobile data traffic in
India will grow 24-fold from 2013 to 2018, a compound annual growth rate of 88%. This
explosion of demand for mobility from citizens, to small and large companies, to the
government, will require a robust mobile Internet network and powerful enterprise
connectivity. In a Digital India, the rapidly growing mobile network requires a
multi-gigabit fast, reliable and temperature-hardened access network while enterprise
connectivity needs a dense and fast aggregation network. The ASR 920-O addresses both
these requirements, connecting data to people to processes and things, enabling new
business models to emerge, and leading to better decision-making and richer customer
experiences.
ISR 800M: As India becomes more connected, routers will play an increasingly integral
role by providing secure connectivity to everything from retail stores and bank branches
to manufacturing plants and small offices in a highly secure environment. Conceptualised
and architected in India, and designed for Indian environment, the Cisco 800M Integrated
Services Router (ISR) is cost effective, easy to deploy and simplifies large-scale
wireless wide-area networks (WAN) deployments.
Designed for flexible and multiple access options, the ISR 800M provides connectivity
over both GSM and CDMA technologies, making the router ideal for microbranches, remote
offices of large enterprises or government services across the country. With a modular
platform that makes it 4G compatible, the ISR 800M is designed with an intuitive graphical
user interface allowing non-experts to deploy the product swiftly and cost effectively.
The ISR 800M is one of Cisco's first routers to provide an open, extensible environment
for developing and hosting applications at the network edge for local processing right in
the router. This is enabled by the Cisco IOx framework, which allows customers to develop
custom solutions that require real-time, local data collection and analysis such as retail
kiosks, vending machines, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and M2M sensors in other
applications.
MDS 9250i: The Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) 9250i is Cisco's next generation
Storage Area Networking (SAN) services switch that was conceptualised, architected and
designed in India. According to the EMC Digital Universe Study with research and analysis
by IDC, April 2014, data produced worldwide will grow 10 times by 2020, from 4.4ZB today
to 44ZB; 32 billion Internet of Things devices will be connected to the Internet; 40
percent of data will be touched by cloud; and enterprises will have liability and
responsibility for 85 percent of all data.
With the digitisation of India, there is an ever-increasing demand for storage with
efficiency and cost effectiveness, at a premium, from industries such as e-commerce, to
citizen services, to the government. Companies, both large and small, require high
performance connectivity, application uptime, reliability, disaster recovery and data
backup capabilities. The MDS 9250i is the SAN industry's first multiprotocol capable
services switch that enables a cost effective "SAN in a box" consolidation in small
enterprises while providing high performance replication and disaster recovery
capabilities to large enterprises.
Strong Pipeline of Innovation from India
Innovation is a core part of the Cisco culture, and annually $5.9 billion is invested
in R&D worldwide. For Cisco, 830 patents have been filed from India and 500 patents issued
for innovations across all technologies. The ASR 920-O, ISR 800M and MDS 9250i are the
latest in a line of industry award-winning products and solutions from India. A recent
innovation to be recognised from India was the Autonomic Networking solution, which has
won the Pioneer award, Cisco's highest company-wide recognition of engineering innovation.
The three products continue Cisco's tradition of 'reverse innovation' where engineers in
India design products to address the requirements of emerging countries like India but end
up developing products that are globally attractive and competitive.
The ASR 920-O, ISR 800M and MDS 9250i represent how Cisco India's innovation engine
can enable the digitisation of a country and empower companies to be more innovative,
agile and efficient. As more devices capture more data, interact with more people and
change the processes by which we live, learn, work and play, the Internet of Everything
will have a profound impact on India. The foundation for a Digital India will be
intelligent networks which will transform the delivery of citizen services from
transportation, utilities and security to entertainment, education, and healthcare. Cisco
is leading the way in India to deliver the benefits of virtualisation, management and
software-defined networking-based advances by enabling the government and businesses to
deliver voice, video, data, and mobility services for citizens and customers.
Supporting Quotes:
Amit Phadnis,President, Engineering and India Site Leader:
"The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. In 2014 an estimated 77 billion apps
will be downloaded worldwide while our digital universe continues to double every two
years. In India an average of 5 million people join the Internet every month. More than
ever before, the Internet of Everything can play an integral role in driving growth,
innovation, and productivity in industries such as healthcare, retail, ecommerce and
education. Cisco's belief is that the innovative application of technology can have a
positive impact on India's competitiveness, diversification of its industry base, its
ability to create jobs and improve quality of life for its citizens. Helping people
connect and collaborate is not just core to our business, it's what makes us want to
create and innovate everyday. We are thrilled that the three products we announced today
are made from India, made for India and will help enable a Digital India."
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in IT that helps companies seize the
opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the
previously unconnected. An integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer
partnerships and working with them to identify their needs and provide solutions that
support their success. John T. Chambers is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
$47 billion company. For more information about Cisco, visit http://www.cisco.com.
For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com . Cisco products are
supplied in India and SAARC by the channel partners of Cisco Systems International B.V., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Cisco India SAARC, Cisco Systems Inc.
China Unicom Selects Coriant to Expand 100G Network Coverage, Linking Key Cities
Converged Packet Optical Platform Supports Agile Network Upgrade without Service Disruptions
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Coriant, a global supplier of SDN-enabled end-to-end transport solutions, today announced that it has been selected by China Unicom, a leading fixed and mobile service provider in China to expand its 100G backbone network linking the cities of Wuhan, Hefei and Nanjing. China Unicom will deploy the Coriant(TM) hiT 7300 Multi-Haul Transport Platform which will allow improvements to its existing network and meet increasing customer demand.
"We're constantly working to accelerate the expansion of our mobile communications network across China, while providing our customers with high-quality broadband communications and information services," said Mr. Guangquan Wang, Director of Network Technology, Network Technology Research Institute, China Unicom. "For this network expansion, we chose the Coriant hiT 7300 solution because it enables us to support an upgrade without interrupting existing traffic. It also provides us with the flexibility to add capacity as network demands increase."
The Coriant hiT 7300 is an industry-leading, high-performance optical transport platform optimized for flexible and efficient transport in regional, long haul and ultra-long haul networks. The solution provides the China Unicom network with superior capacity, support of photonic mesh configurations, and scalability from 40G to 100G and beyond. With numerous configuration options available, the Coriant hiT 7300 solution can be tailored to provide the exact amount of flexibility and performance required for virtually any application.
"Our team has been working with China Unicom since 2006 and we're excited to enhance this network with a solution that enables virtually unlimited capacity growth and seamless scalability," said Pat DiPietro, Chief Executive Officer, Coriant. "Our Coriant hiT 7300 solution allows China Unicom to expand to 100G channels over existing 40G links without service disruptions."
The hiT 7300 is a key component of the Coriant Dynamic Optical Cloud(TM) Solution, which combines a flexible transport infrastructure, dynamic network control based on the Coriant Transcend(TM) SDN Solution, and integrated network planning to create a powerful toolkit for multi-layer network efficiencies and next-generation service innovation a new networked world.
About Coriant
Coriant, founded as an independent company in 2013, is an industry-leading supplier of dynamic metro-to-core transport solutions. We serve over 500 customers globally, including 90% of the world's top 50 service providers. Our packet optical, edge router and Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions enable mobile and fixed line operators to reduce network complexity, increase service velocity, and improve resource utilization as transport networks scale in response to a new generation of high-bandwidth services and applications. Coriant was formed from the distinguished technology heritage and proven networking expertise of Nokia Siemens Networks Optical Networks, Tellabs, and Sycamore Networks. The company operates worldwide in more than 48 countries, with R&D centers in Asia, Germany, Portugal, Finland, Canada, and the United States, as well as a state-of-the-art production center in Berlin, Germany. Learn more at http://www.coriant.com.
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NetComm Wireless Launches the n-Hub to Transform Healthcare
SYDNEY, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â NetComm Wireless Limited (ASX: NTC), a leading developer of wireless Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices, will today enter the health industry with the launch of itsNetComm Wireless n-Hub (NTC-20) at the 2014 mHealth Summit inWashington, DC. Designed to meet rising global demand for M2M healthcare solutions, the n-Hub connects diverse Bluetooth and WiFi enabled mHealth devices to the speed and coverage of cellular networks.
The n-Hub will facilitate healthcare sector innovation as the global ecosystem of mHealth devices grows to exceed 650 million by 2020. The device enables secure data to be sent from the remote patient or client to their practitioner.
"The n-Hub is a game-changer for the global healthcare sector. It combines simplicity with open system flexibility to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The n-Hub has the capacity to drive innovation across a wide range of applications such as monitoring the health of elderly relatives, post surgery patient care and keeping tabs on personal health, to name a few," saidDavid Stewart, Managing Director and CEO, NetComm Wireless.
Engineered for seamless deployment, the n-Hub connects to global networks and its open architecture enable interoperability with most management platforms. Its open Linux Operating System and Software Development Kit (SDK) also enables the freedom to create software applications for virtually any healthcare requirement.Â
The software rich n-Hub features: internal antennas for easy deployment; multiple layers of power backup; redundant antennas for increased reliability; an intuitive OLED display and a user friendly interface for simple onsite setup; multimode power and mount options and non-intrusive integration into any home, medical, commercial or industrial environment.
About NetComm Wireless Limited
NetComm Wireless Limited (ASX: NTC) is a leading developer of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) devices and solutions globally. The company provides 3G, 4G and rural broadband new generation fixed-wireless devices that underpin an increasingly connected world. Leading telecommunications carriers, core network providers and system integrators utilise NetComm Wireless' solutions to optimise network performance and to support their connected products and services in the M2M and rural broadband markets. For the past 32 years, NetComm Wireless has developed a portfolio of world first data communication products, and is now a globally recognised wireless innovator. Headquartered inSydney (Australia), NetComm Wireless has offices in the US, Europe/UK, New Zealand, Middle East and Japan. For more information visit http://www.netcommwireless.com <http://www.netcommwireless.com/>.
New iPhone Keyboard Model Available at typokeyboards.com
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Typo Innovations LLC, the keyboard and mobile accessories company co-founded by Hollywood entrepreneur and TV/radio host Ryan Seacrest and media mogul Laurence Hallier, announced today that the Typo2 for iPhone 6 is now available and shipping same day to customers at typokeyboards.com. The latest evolution in their line of products for iPhone, the Typo2 was designed to be an indispensible tool for busy people on the go.
"The Typo2 is the perfect gift this holiday season for the person in your life still juggling two phones," said co-founder Ryan Seacrest. "TYPO2 is a terrific smartphone accessory that makes life easier --it lets me be more efficient with my work. I'm excited about the release of the latest version of the TYPO2 keyboard."
The Typo2 represents the next evolution in the Typo design, incorporating user feedback and design analysis to make an even better, more efficient product. Most notably, the new key layout now more closely matches the layout of most desktop computer keyboards, as well as the iOS virtual keyboard, allowing for a smoother transition to the Typo2. In addition to the placement of the keys, the shape of the keys has also been re-designed, to create a better typing experience. By increasing the size and placement of four of the most commonly used keys, the alt key, the backspace key, the apple "home" key and the return/enter key, users are now able to type faster and more accurately. Lastly, a keyboard lock has been added to prevent unwanted pocket dialing.
"The Typo2 has been a huge success since its launch, with users across the globe reporting faster and more accurate typing with less TYPOS!" said Laurence Hallier, CEO/Co-Founder Typo Keyboard. I'm happy to be able to share the latest iteration for the iPhone 6 which carries on our tradition of making products for doers; people who make things happen on the go and want to make them happen fast."
The Typo2 has already been sold in more than 30 countries around the world. Orders for the iPhone 5/5S and pre-orders for the iPhone 6 have come from more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies and the Typo2 continues to be the go-to keyboard for high profile business people and celebrities, with many reporting they keep in on their phone 24/7.
Typo Innovations is a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing only the finest and most efficient human interface devices and mobile accessories on the planet. It is out of these passions that we have designed the Typo2 Keyboard. This revolutionary keyboard and case is currently available for the iPhone 5/5S/6 and the Typo will soon be released for the iPad Air and iPad Mini, guaranteeing a faster and more efficient typing experience. For more information visit typokeyboards.com.
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Price Reduction for Access Fixtures LED Retrofit Kits for Wall Packs
WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures has announced that LED retrofit kits for wall packs are now available at a significantly reduced price. As the price of LEDs continue to fall, the price of LED retrofit kits is dropping as well. Now at only 75% of the original cost, LED retrofit kits for wall packs offer an easy upgrade for existing wall packs. This is the ideal solution for historic or architecturally unique fixtures that are difficult to swap out for new ones. The LED retrofit kit replaces up to 150w HID lamps and ballasts for most standard wall packs and many other types of area lights. Compared to metal halide or high pressure sodium, the LED retrofit reduces energy by up to 85%.
"Access Fixtures LED retrofit kits are a fast and easy way to upgrade existing wall packs and area lights without the added cost of purchasing new fixtures," said Access Fixtures CEO, Steven Rothschild. "The new price enables property managers and electrical contractors to upgrade existing fixtures at an even more affordable price, which enhances the return on investment of the upgrade."
LED retrofit kids are easily to install by simply removing the current lamp, ballast and reflector; bolting in the LED retrofit kit; and directing the adjustable LED light engine. Rated LM70 at 50,000 hours, LED wall packs are energy-efficient and virtually maintenance free. LEDs only provide light in a desired location, increasing the efficacy of the fixture. Access Fixtures LED retrofit kits are Assembled in the USA and qualified by DesignLights Consortium, making them eligible for most energy-company rebates.
About Access Fixtures
Access Fixtures offers commercial and sports lighting for less, and features light fixtures with LED, induction, eHID, PS-MH and CFL light sources that are long lasting and energy saving. With custom manufacturing capabilities, Access Fixtures can competitively build and custom finish luminaires and poles to the performance specifications required. Access Fixtures' extensive lineup of interior and exterior lighting fixtures includes products for sports, commercial, industrial, residential and hospitality applications. Luminaire types include wall packs, area lights, bollards, garage lighters, vandal resistant, exit and emergency, high bay, low bay, linear fluorescent, track lighting and grow light fixtures. For more information visit Access Fixtures at http://www.AccessFixtures.com.
Dive Into The Rich Storyline Of Echo Of Soul With New Intro Trailer
Save the world from the Shadow of Soul starting Spring 2015
BERLIN, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Echo of Soul, the upcoming free-to-play fantasy MMORPG, thrusts players into the aftermath of an ancient war between the Giants and the Gods. The mortal humans are now tasked to join the fight, using Soul fragments to defeat the evil Giants. Those brave enough to shoulder the responsibility can sign up for the beta and view the stunning new trailer released today by Aeria Games in advance of the game's release early next year.
According to the legend, Odin - the King of the Gods - was unable to purify the lingering evil known as the Shadow Soul, a remaining essence from the war with the Giants. Instead, he split it into six despicable pieces: Arrogance, Sloth, Jealousy, Rage, Despair, and Discord then scattered them to the farthest corners of the world, hoping that they would never reunite. Despite these noble efforts, the corruption proved too powerful and spread over the world -- now, the Giants are threatening to renew their war to take control of the world. Odin is seeking help from the mortals to become his Soulkeepers and cleanse the world of the Shadow Soul's corruption.
As the God's chosen ones, MMO players will be able to pick between five different classes in the game: Warrior, Guardian, Rogue, Sorceress, and Archer. No matter which class, gamers who step into the world of Echo of Soul are faced with the promise of an exciting endeavor with thousands of hours' worth of PvP and PvE content, including quests, raids and challenges. Providing an incredible sense of freedom and adventure, the game is also available on-the-go with a dedicated mobile app that includes chat and item trading features.
Developed by key members of the team behind the award-winning MMO Lineage II, Echo of Soul immerses players with rich visuals, an epic soundtrack, and a vast and detailed landscape. Set to launch on PC in spring next year, Echo of Soul will be free-to-play and free-to-download. MMO enthusiasts can register for the closed beta, get their hands on exclusive fan kits and stay up-to-date on news surrounding the game via the official teaser site, Facebook page, Twitter and YouTube.
ABOUT AERIA GAMES
With a rapidly growing community of over 60 million core players and a deep portfolio of development partners, Aeria Games is a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games. Founded in 2006 and based in Berlin, Germany, Aeria Games publishes and develops high quality online PC, browser and mobile games in nine languages, servicing the North American, Latin American and European markets. In 2014, Aeria Games was acquired by ProSiebenSat.1, the second-largest media group in Europe. It will be merged with subsidiary ProSiebenSat.1 Games GmbH, but will continue to operate from Berlin - in the near future under the name of SevenGames GmbH. The company's proprietary technology offers strong benefits to both players and developers. Players gain access to a universal gaming destination providing deep, immersive online games accessible for browsers, PCs, tablets, and smart phones. Developers get a blazingly fast point of entry to the global gaming market via Aeria Games' specialized platform that enables quick and easy game integration. The company's diverse portfolio includes highly engaging fantasy MMORPGs, action shooters, anime-style social games, and multiplayer mobile game titles. For more information, visit http://www.aeriagames.com.
Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The Instant Transmitting Paper To iPad Pen
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing its 166-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The Instant Transmitting Paper To iPad Pen, which combines the ease of handwriting with the convenience of electronic backup, editing, and emailing.
Avoiding the tedious steps of retyping or scanning, The Instant Transmitting Paper To iPad Pen fits in the hand like a familiar ballpoint or pencil, pairing with a receiver that clips to a piece of paper.
"It instantly transmits handwritten notes or drawings to a tablet or smartphone," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager Fred Berns. "Storing up to 100 pages of content, it's ideal for sharing artwork on social media or marking up work files by hand."
The Instant Transmitting Paper To iPad Pen is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $169.95. For more information about this product, please visit The Instant Transmitting Paper To iPad Pen, or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.
About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog and online at http://www.hammacher.com.
eAgency Mobile Security CEO Robert Lotter to Speak About KidsSafe(TM) Cyber-Safety Program at the CSBA Annual Education Conference December 14
Lotter to reveal details on the My Mobile Watchdog® Investigative Unit, a new team dedicated to helping school officials, parents and children in the fight against cyber bullying and sexting
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --eAgency Mobile Security, developer of the My Mobile Watchdog® parental control app, announced today that CEO Robert Lotter will speak at the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Annual Education Conference and Trade Show on Sunday, December 14 at 8:30 am in San Francisco's Moscone Center. His speech will focus on KidsSafe(TM), a program launched by My Mobile Watchdog and Tax Deferred Solutions to fight cyber bullying and sexting in K-12 public schools. Mr. Lotter will announce the formation of the new My Mobile Watchdog Investigative Unit, a team that will support KidsSafe's initiatives in California schools.
Launched in February 2014, KidsSafe sponsors retired and off-duty police officers to conduct cyber safety seminars for parents and children. The officers educate attendees about the dangers of cyber bullying and sexting, and they teach parents how to use technology like My Mobile Watchdog to combat these behaviors. Parents who attend the seminars receive six free months of My Mobile Watchdog so they can monitor their children's smartphone activity and collaborate with other parents to keep their school environment KidsSafe. Dozens of California schools have now hosted these cyber safety seminars.
Mr. Lotter, founder of My Mobile Watchdog and owner of Tax Deferred solutions, will discuss KidsSafe and the epidemic of sexting in public schools. He is considered a national expert on the subject and has appeared on Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, FOX, CNN and many other news programs. Mr. Lotter and My Mobile Watchdog have also been written about in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Consumer's Digest, Newsweek, USA Today, The New York Times and dozens of other publications.
During his speech at the CSBA Annual Education Conference, Mr. Lotter will announce the formation of My Mobile Watchdog's new Investigative Unit. The unit is to be manned by veteran law enforcement investigators who have years of experience serving in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). The unit, which includes a computer and smartphone forensics lab, will focus entirely on school Issues. The My Mobile Watchdog Investigative Unit will launch in California with a mission to assist school officials, parents and children in the fight against cyber bullying and sexting.
"While we empower parents to protect their children from cyber dangers with My Mobile Watchdog, we believe our Investigative Unit will provide a powerful layer of safety and greatly further KidsSafe's mission to eradicate abusive and predatory cyber behavior from K-12 schools," said Mr. Lotter. "The work we're doing in California is the first stage in a campaign we hope to extend through the country. At the CSBA conference, I look forward to giving attendees an inside view of KidsSafe and our exciting, future plans."
My Mobile Watchdog is the first consumer application built to protect children from cyber dangers. The patented app can alert parents to danger the instant a stranger contacts their child, and it enables parents to look at the content of their children's text messages, social media conversations and phone logs as well as track their child's location, control which applications they can use and filter the Internet. My Mobile Watchdog's law enforcement app, RADAR, has led to the conviction of over 250 child predators.
To find out more about the CSBA Annual Education Conference, visit http://aec.csba.org/
About eAgency Mobile Security
Established in 2001 in Newport Beach, California, eAgency Mobile Security (formerly eAgency) is a market leader in mobile security for consumers and businesses worldwide. Its applications enable parents, enterprises and law enforcement agencies to secure the safety and integrity of activity by mobile device users, and are employed by many in the U.S. and beyond. eAgency Mobile Security's products, led by My Mobile Watchdog (http://www.mymobilewatchdog.com) have received national coverage on Dr. Phil, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. eAgency Mobile Security has multiple wireless patents pending for its innovations. Visit http://www.eagency.com.
SOURCE eAgency Mobile Security
eAgency Mobile Security
CONTACT: Taylor Saltzman, 847/415-9323, tsaltzman@sspr.com
Letv Stuns the Automobile Industry with its Revolutionary Internet-run Electric Car
HONG KONG, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Letv announced today that it will expand into electric cars by launching a new project called "Super Electric Ecosystem" (SEE), enabling the company to become the world's first corporation to tap into the Internet-linked smart electric cars market.
With an aim of redefining the automobile industry and addressing global environmental issues, the company takes advantage of its existing vertical integrated business ecosystem in building a model that links electric cars with the Internet. Letv plans on surpassing the traditional industry giants ofEurope, America,Japan and Korea by developing a smart electric automotive eco-system. Growing traffic and pollution issues will be addressed, and motorists around the world will be able to drive environmentally friendly Letv electric cars.
Letv is confident that its cars will surpass vehicles developed by Tesla Motors, with its bigger vision of replicating its own business ecosystem onto the SEE project.
Revolutionizing Traditional Designs
Letv electric cars feature multiple touch-screens that replace the traditional consoles and dash signboards, giving the design of the cars an avant-garde and metallic feel. According to Letv's ideal, the cars are only considered to be the terminals in their business ecosystem. Therefore, the multiple touch-screens are not just displays, but also carriers of large amounts of data, making online exchanges viable for users. The touch-screens inject the magic of imagination into Letv's vertical integrated business ecosystem.
With the equipped operating system or Letv's self-developed "LeOS" system, users could achieve unmanned driving, automatic parking, smart navigating, precise positioning and searching functions based on personal interests, all through Letv's powerful cloud platform. As for passengers, they could entertain themselves by connecting to the Internet for hot gossip, information, sports or financial news.  Â
Five-Year Strategic Brand-Building
Letv has been preparing for the "SEE" project since the beginning of this year and views it as a strategic brand-building project in the next five years.
Earlier this summer, Letv joined BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. in investing in the US-based maker of advanced plug-in batteries, Atieva Inc. Its crew members, who come from EU and US carmakers as well as other well-known tech firms from Silicon Valley, have successfully designed over 3000 units of new energy vehicles including the Tesla Roadster, Chevrolet Volt, and Audi R8.                                     Â
Letv CEO Jia Yue-Ting said, "We should be looking at how much a company can contribute to its own industry, society as well as humanity, when we evaluate its value in the Internet era." He also said, "With rapid industrial development, there is a serious problem of environmental pollution, especially therecurrence of smog in Northern parts of China." "With a strong sense of social responsibility as well as sharp market insight, a large-scale Internet firm like Letv should build a good example for other practitioners to follow," he added. Â
Innovative Marketing Brings Costs Down
Letv persists with its principle -- Half Price with Double Functions. With its innovative marketing and sales approaches, the company has been able to bring costs down. Such tactics will allow the company to create reasonably-priced smart cars in the future.
Letv CEO Jia Yue-Ting commented, "The Internet will bring a massive revolution to the car-making industry and this is the perfect timing for Chinese carmakers to create their own cars in order to build the world's first Internet-linked electric car ecosystem, which will allow them to challenge the traditional carmakers in the EU, US,Japan and Korea." Â Â
About Letv
Letv was established in November 2004 and listed on the Growth Enterprise Market inChina on August 12, 2010. Letv has a market capitalization of more than 400 million (RMB), which is the highest on the Growth Enterprise Market. The company currently has more than 50 million PV per day, and over 350 million views per month. Letv has a broad spectrum of services and a well established ecological platform, which covers online entertainment, television production and distribution, smart terminals, large-screen application markets and e-commerce.
Over the past decade, Letv has celebrated a number of worldwide achievements. Those include: 1st in China's user scale professional long video site, first Internet Company to launch its own self-developed and branded smart TV, first Internet Company to own a large-scale film company,China's first employed self- made content strategy company. Statistics shows that this year, Smart TV holds the crown in online sales, which accounted for more than 20%, and even more than 30% in sales. In July this year, online sales accounted for 27.1%, which means that for every four online television sales, there is almost one Smart TV sold.
The development of the terminals of Letv is the most important part in the Letv Ecosystem. In the field of smart hardware, Letv has launched the Smart TV, Letv box and other products. In the field of terminal software, Letv has created Letv UI, which is the best smart TV UI system so far.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced the latest additions to its TZ2000 series of ApP Lite(TM) application processors. The TZ2100 group of high-performance processors utilizes a single 600MHz ARM(®) Cortex(®)-A9 core with a floating point unit (FPU), parallel camera and external bus interfaces to deliver enhanced audio and image processing and improved data security for intelligent communications applications.([1])
"As our connected world continues to expand thanks to the Internet of Things, information related to our lives is increasingly linked through cloud-based networks, creating a host of new requirements related to processing and protecting that data," said Saba Sharifi, vice president business development, Logic LSI Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "With this new group of ApP Lite devices, sound and image communications can be securely processed at high speeds, making them well suited for applications such as smart appliances, industrial CPUs, panel-control systems and machine-to-machine [M2M] communication modules."
The new TZ2100 ApP Lite processors feature a secure boot system with encryption capability to help protect against data hacking and falsification. The devices can accommodate 16-bit-wide DDR3-800/DDR3L-800 (low-power) memory modules, and the 1MByte of integrated SRAM processes operation code and data during program execution without requiring external DRAM.
An external expanded bus interface is included to enable the use of externally connected memories for some applications. Other key features include power-saving technology for long-term data backup and real-time clock operation, and configurable pins that allow device specifications to be customized in order to support a wide range of applications.
Availability
Samples of TZ2100 ApP Lite processors will be available this month. Mass production is slated to start in June 2015.
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's sixth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2013 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, April 2014). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
[1} As compared to the previous TZ2000 device generation.
ApP Lite is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ARM and Cortex are registered trademarks of ARM Ltd.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.
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Lisa Gillette-Martin Deborah Chalmers
MCA Public Relations Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
UNITE PTZ Camera with USB 3.0 and DVI Interface Now Available through ClearOne Distributors and Resellers
Versatile and economical professional-grade camera is compatible with all popular video collaboration, UC, and multimedia streaming applications
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), has released its new UNITE((TM)) PTZ Camera, an affordable, professional-grade, high-resolution 1080p60 camera that can connect directly to any standard PC or laptop through USB 3.0, eliminating the need for adapters or converters.The camera can also connect to traditional video devices through its built-in DVI interface.
The UNITE PTZ Camera transforms any meeting room into a professional video collaboration environment. It offers an outstanding, high-performance value compared to other, more expensive solutions on the market. Full-HD video in resolutions up to 1080p60 ensures that remote sites can accurately see every fine detail, even when displayed on a large screen.
"The UNITE PTZ Camera's versatility with USB 3.0 and DVI interface and plug-and-play simplicity makes it unique in its class," said Bala Krishnamoorthy, Senior Director, Product Line Management for Unified Communications and Media Collaboration at ClearOne. "It is ideally suited for business-grade UC applications and video conferencing, as well as multimedia capture and streaming."
The UNITE PTZ camera works with all of ClearOne's media collaboration solutions. The 1080p60 video combined with wide angle lens provides all participants a super smooth and sharp, life-like video experience. Other salient features include a 12x optical zoom, plus full pan, tilt, and zoom. The fast and stable auto focus ensures that all participants in the room can be clearly seen in the video stream. A choice of standard, soft, or vivid picture modes, and multiple white balance modes, makes it fast and easy for the UNITE Camera to accommodate different users in changing environments.
The ClearOne UNITE Camera's 128 presets allow it to be easily moved from speaker to speaker, or to quickly transition from people to other presentation tools in the room, such as flip charts and whiteboards. Flexible installation options offer multiple perspectives for the user, such as being mounted upside-down directly above a display to maximize eye contact with far-end participants, or from the ceiling to capture content throughout the room.
About ClearOne
ClearOne is a global company that designs, develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, streaming and digital signage solutions for voice and visual communications. The performance and simplicity of its advanced, comprehensive solutions offer unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability, and scalability. More information about the company can be found at http://www.clearone.com.
Electronic Cigarettes Holding AG Announces Continued Strong Growth and Plans to Cover 25 Countries
BAAR, Switzerland, December 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Electronic Cigarettes Holding AG announces promising results for the first half of
2014 and continued expansion of its business in Europe. The leading online marketer and
distributor of e-cigarettes is also venturing into the offline markets in the first
quarter of next year.
With online shops currently in 18 European countries and with more planned for next
year, Electronic Cigarettes Europe [http://eceag.com ], or ECE, is the leading actor on
the online e-cigarette market today. Trading success and significant expansion generated
an encouraging result (EBIT) of CHF 2.3 million in its first financial year (2012/2013).
However, EBIT for the first half-year of 2014 already surpassed that of last year,
indicating that the company will close the financial year on a high note. In 2015, ECE
expects to see a continued increase in sales across its vast portfolio of electronic
cigarette products - estimating EBIT to triple in size, amounting to CHF 15 million by the
end of next year.
"We have a very attractive business model with the highest profit margin and EBIT in
the global industry. As such we have second to none organic growth financed entirely by
our own profit. This is quite unique," said ECE's CEO Robin Roy Krigslund-Hansen.
Meanwhile, e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but no tar or carbon monoxide, have
fast become a popular alternative for smokers looking to quit. ECE has currently over
50,000 customers around Europe - a figure which is likely to rise at least 60 per cent
within the next 3 months, as new countries are introduced, taking the total number up to
25.
Until now only an online retailer, the company has set its sights on the offline
shopping world, with best-selling brand DanSmoke [http://dansmoke.com ](TM) soon to be
available in big retail stores across Europe.
About Electronic Cigarettes Holding AG
ECE is dedicated to providing an attractive alternative for the millions of tobacco
smokers around the globe. ECE is a rapidly growing independent e-cigarette company, with
such top-selling brands under its banner as DanSmoke [http://dansmoke.com ](TM), SmokeUS
[http://smokeus.com ](TM),AlpSmoke [http://alpsmoke.com ](TM), OnTheGo
[http://onthegocig.com ](TM), and many more.
For press & investor inquiries please contact:
Electronic Cigarettes Europe AG
Laura Leivo
International Brand Manager
Tel. +41-76-506-9282
Email: laura.l@eceag.com
JB&A to Distribute Adder Technology Solutions Through CDW
JB&A Capture Additional Distribution Potential with New Channel
NEW YORK, December 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Adder Technology [http://www.adder.com ], the industry leader in high performance
keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) solutions, today announced that its distribution agreement
with JB&A has expanded to include ordering and fulfillment of Adder's connectivity
solutions through the CDW (NASDAQ: CDW) website [http://www.cdw.com ]. As such, Adder's
high performance connectivity and KVM solutions, including the IP-based AdderLink
Infinity, are now available through CDW.
For 30 years Adder has delivered high performance KVM (keyboard, video and mouse)
connectivity solutions, with unparalleled flexibility and reliability. Working with
partners like Adder and CDW, JB&A is able to customize end-to-end workflow solutions to
meet the evolving connectivity needs of its customers throughout North America.
"Including Adder's products on the CDW website will not only elevate the Adder brand,
but will make its products more widely available," said Jeff Burgess, JB&A CEO. "JB&A is
well positioned to manage the fulfillment and delivery of Adder products ordered through
this new channel."
"We are pleased to be working with a highly focused distribution partner like JB&A, as
they continue to expand awareness and availability of Adder's products and services
throughout North America," said Tim Conway, vice president, Adder Corp. "CDW is widely
respected as a national solution provider offering an extensive product portfolio. Now,
Adder customers can purchase our IP connectivity products directly from the CDW website."
About Adder Technology
Adder Technology is a leading developer and thought leader in connectivity solutions.
Adder's media networks, extenders and keyboard, video and mouse switch solutions enable
the control and distribution of IT systems around the world. The company distributes its
products in more than 60 countries through a network of distributors, resellers and OEMs.
Adder has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain,
Sweden, China and Singapore.
Adder's user base includes markets such as Retail, Financial, Industrial, Medical,
Broadcast, Air Traffic Control, Digital Signage, Military and Server Management. Adder
manufactures products under its own brand as well as for a number of OEM customers and its
products are marketed and supported by a global network of resellers and distributors. For
more information please visit http://www.adder.com.
About JB&A
Founded in 1996, JB&A is a leader in the field of Digital Media and Video Technology.
We are dedicated to bringing the most innovative and complete Digital Media Management,
IPTV, Streaming, Digital Projection and Connectivity solutions to market. JB&A is staffed
by industry experts.
JB&A provides support in every step of the pre and post sales process. JB&A is a
unique mix of Consultant, Channel Partner, Solutions Provider and Distributor with an
ecosystem of certified, tested and proven products and workflow solutions. For more
information, visit http://www.jbanda.com.
Media Contact for Adder Technology
Tricia Hawkins
Bob Gold & Associates [http://www.bobgoldpr.com ]
+1-310-320-2010
tricia@bobgoldpr.com