365 Data Centers Introduces Compact Cabinets with a Compact Price
Cost-effective alternative to a full-sized cabinet is ideal for smaller deployments, hybrid cloud applications and "first time" colocation customers
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 365 Data Centers, one of the top U.S. colocation providers by market presence, today announced the availability of Compact Cabinets across its footprint of 17 U.S. data centers. Compact Cabinets provide a cost-effective entry point for businesses looking to get started with colocation and for existing customers who want to incrementally expand or reduce their data center deployments. The new offering continues the company's mission to make colocation more accessible, delivering increased choice and flexibility by providing another option for clients seeking the security and reliability benefits of local data center colocation in a hybrid cloud environment.
Compact Cabinets, about one-third the size of standard cabinets, are an ideal option for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs), systems integrators, and managed service providers (MSPs) that do not need a full-sized cabinet. In September of this year, 365 Data Centers introduced 365 Cloud Storage, an on-demand cloud storage-as-a-service available locally in all of its data centers. Customers that use 365's cloud storage reduce their need for colocation space by offloading storage infrastructure management to 365. 365 Data Centers also offers standard cabinets and custom cages or suites for clients who need them.
365's Compact Cabinets, starting at $425 per month, include features that make it easy to get started in colocation:
-- One-third size locking cabinet (14 RU x 24" x 36")
-- 1Mbps of Internet service with burstable pricing options
-- One cross connect
-- Primary AC power with 120 volts x 15 amps
-- 100% service availability SLA.
"SMBs, integrators and MSPs need both dedicated colocation and cloud services," said Keao Caindec, CMO, 365 Data Centers. "Our Compact Cabinets are a cost-effective alternative for businesses that are not ready to put their mission-critical applications in the public cloud. They need a hybrid environment. Our Compact Cabinets and 365 Cloud Storage are a perfect combination for businesses that want an easier and more cost effective way to improve the security and performance of their IT systems."
365 Data Centers' facilities are HIPAA and SSAE 16 compliant and feature power, cooling, connectivity and security 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days per year with multiple carrier options and superior uptime availability.
Compact Cabinets are available now in all 17 U.S. markets. To learn more about Compact Cabinets and 365's offerings, visit 365datacenters.com.
About 365 Data Centers
365 Data Centers provides secure and reliable colocation and cloud services that offer an easier way to scale business growth and connect to the cloud. Through its 17 U.S. data centers, 100% uptime SLA, and national network of carriers and content providers, 365 Data Centers offers flexible pricing models that let customers pay as they grow with no long-term lock in. Services are secure and tailored for small and mid-sized businesses, telecom carriers and cloud service providers. We partner with businesses, technology leaders and community leaders to build technology centers that enable economic growth. With 365 Data Centers as a local provider, driving business growth just got easier.
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NSFOCUS Unveils Robust Anti-DDoS Solution for Hosting Service Providers, Date Centers and MSSPs
SYDNEY, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid bandwidth expansion of network infrastructure, combined with significant innovations in hardware technology capabilities, have enabled ever more powerful server processing performance â and more invasive Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack tactics and methods. NSFOCUS, Inc. today announced the launch of the ADS 8000 series, an active DDoS attack mitigation appliance that defends against both known and unknown attacks and is specifically designed for hosting service providers, Internet data centers (IDCs), telecom carriers and managed security service providers (MSSPs).
Expanding threat vectors:
* Volumetric, amplification and application layer attacks: DDoS attack tactics and tools have become more instrumental and diversified while multi-vector attacks have recently emerged. DNS and NTP amplification attacks pose grave threats to Internet commerce, while application-layer attacks are one of the leading causes of modern security threats and continue to grow exponentially. * High-value targets: IDCs, hosting service providers and MSSPs provide pools of opportunity for these attacks, given the massive websites and other diversified applications that they host, such as online gaming and e-commerce. An emerging strategy is to incorporate DDoS appliances into the network, not only to protect brand reputation but also to provide end users with a security-as-a-service product that can be added to existing go-to-market strategies, increasing business benefits and ROI. ADS 8000 Series key benefits include:
* Best-in-class protection performance: Supports up to 40Gbps of mitigation capacity with a single unit and provides hundreds of Gbps of larger scalable mitigation capacity via simple cluster deployment. * Precise mitigation and up-to-the-minute protection: Optimizes DDoS behavior statistics, reputation mechanisms and mitigation algorithms targeted at new botnet-based DDoS attacks, providing a more granular and precise DDoS mitigation. Continuous software upgrades defend against newly discovered threats and provide integrated protection for both software and hardware. Coupled with the support of NSFOCUS's 24/7 rapid-response security teams, providers are able to deliver continuous service availability to end-users. * Ease of management: Single-pane-of-glass, centralized management device console enhances the mitigation scalability for either a single cluster at a single point or multi-clusters deployed cross-regionally around the world. The anti-DDoS solution automatically adjusts defense levels and alert policies to match the variations and business characteristics of individual companies and their security operations teams, saving time and money. Yonggang Han, chief operating officer of global business, NSFOCUS, said:"In selecting an IDC or MSSP, a customer's primary concerns are about security, data protection and uninterrupted service. Customers demand that illegal access be blocked and that there be no interruption of legitimate traffic to their sites. NSFOCUS's optimized hardware and software designs apply the behavioral statistics and reputation mechanisms to defense against more sophisticated DDoS attacks, enabling a secure ecosystem for hosting providers, IDCs and MSSPs."
About NSFOCUS
NSFOCUS is a global provider of distributed denial of service (DDoS) mitigation solutions. Founded in 2000, the company provides enterprise-level, carrier-grade solutions for DDoS mitigation, Web security and enterprise-level network security. With more than a decade of years' experience in DDoS research and development and mitigation, NSFOCUS has helped customers around the world maintain high levels of Internet security, website uptime and business operations to ensure that their online systems remain available. The NSFOCUS Anti-DDoS System (ADS) empowers customers to find and fend off a variety of incidents, from simple network layer attacks to more sophisticated and potentially damaging application-layer attacks, all while guaranteeing legitimate traffic gets through to networks and corporate-critical systems. For more information, visit www.nsfocus.com <http://www.nsfocus.com/>.
LONDON, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid bandwidth expansion of network infrastructure, combined with significant innovations in hardware technology capabilities, have enabled ever more powerful server processing performance -- and more invasive Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack tactics and methods. NSFOCUS, Inc. today announced the launch of the ADS 8000 series, an active DDoS attack mitigation appliance that defends against both known and unknown attacks and is specifically designed for hosting service providers, Internet data centers (IDCs), telecom carriers and managed security service providers (MSSPs).
Expanding threat vectors:
-- Volumetric, amplification and application layer attacks: DDoS attack
tactics and tools have become more instrumental and diversified while
multi-vector attacks have recently emerged. DNS and NTP amplification
attacks pose grave threats to Internet commerce, while application-layer
attacks are one of the leading causes of modern security threats and
continue to grow exponentially.
-- High-value targets: IDCs, hosting service providers and MSSPs provide
pools of opportunity for these attacks, given the massive websites and
other diversified applications that they host, such as online gaming and
e-commerce. An emerging strategy is to incorporate DDoS appliances into
the network, not only to protect brand reputation but also to provide
end users with a security-as-a-service product that can be added to
existing go-to-market strategies, increasing business benefits and ROI.
ADS 8000 Series key benefits include:
-- Best-in-class protection performance: Supports up to 40Gbps of
mitigation capacity with a single unit and provides hundreds of Gbps of
larger scalable mitigation capacity via simple cluster deployment.
-- Precise mitigation and up-to-the-minute protection: Optimizes DDoS
behavior statistics, reputation mechanisms and mitigation algorithms
targeted at new botnet-based DDoS attacks, providing a more granular and
precise DDoS mitigation. Continuous software upgrades defend against
newly discovered threats and provide integrated protection for both
software and hardware. Coupled with the support of NSFOCUS's 24/7
rapid-response security teams, providers are able to deliver continuous
service availability to end-users.
-- Ease of management: Single-pane-of-glass, centralized management device
console enhances the mitigation scalability for either a single cluster
at a single point or multi-clusters deployed cross-regionally around the
world. The anti-DDoS solution automatically adjusts defense levels and
alert policies to match the variations and business characteristics of
individual companies and their security operations teams, saving time
and money.
Yonggang Han, chief operating officer of global business, NSFOCUS, said, "In selecting an IDC or MSSP, a customer's primary concerns are about security, data protection and uninterrupted service. Customers demand that illegal access be blocked and that there be no interruption of legitimate traffic to their sites. NSFOCUS's optimized hardware and software designs apply the behavioral statistics and reputation mechanisms to defense against more sophisticated DDoS attacks, enabling a secure ecosystem for hosting providers, IDCs and MSSPs."
About NSFOCUS
NSFOCUS is a global provider of distributed denial of service (DDoS) mitigation solutions. Founded in 2000, the company provides enterprise-level, carrier-grade solutions for DDoS mitigation, Web security and enterprise-level network security. With more than a decade of years' experience in DDoS research and development and mitigation, NSFOCUS has helped customers around the world maintain high levels of Internet security, website uptime and business operations to ensure that their online systems remain available. The NSFOCUS Anti-DDoS System (ADS) empowers customers to find and fend off a variety of incidents, from simple network layer attacks to more sophisticated and potentially damaging application-layer attacks, all while guaranteeing legitimate traffic gets through to networks and corporate-critical systems. For more information, visit http://www.nsfocus.com.
NSFOCUS Unveils Robust Anti-DDoS Solution for Hosting Service Providers, Date Centers and MSSPs
TOKYO, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â Rapid bandwidth expansion of network infrastructure, combined with significant innovations in hardware technology capabilities, have enabled ever more powerful server processing performance â and more invasive Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack tactics and methods. NSFOCUS, Inc. today announced the launch of the ADS 8000 series, an active DDoS attack mitigation appliance that defends against both known and unknown attacks and is specifically designed for hosting service providers, Internet data centers (IDCs), telecom carriers and managed security service providers (MSSPs).
Expanding threat vectors:
* Volumetric, amplification and application layer attacks: DDoS attack tactics and tools have become more instrumental and diversified while multi-vector attacks have recently emerged. DNS and NTP amplification attacks pose grave threats to Internet commerce, while application-layer attacks are one of the leading causes of modern security threats and continue to grow exponentially. * High-value targets: IDCs, hosting service providers and MSSPs provide pools of opportunity for these attacks, given the massive websites and other diversified applications that they host, such as online gaming and e-commerce. An emerging strategy is to incorporate DDoS appliances into the network, not only to protect brand reputation but also to provide end users with a security-as-a-service product that can be added to existing go-to-market strategies, increasing business benefits and ROI. ADS 8000 Series key benefits include:
* Best-in-class protection performance: Supports up to 40Gbps of mitigation capacity with a single unit and provides hundreds of Gbps of larger scalable mitigation capacity via simple cluster deployment. * Precise mitigation and up-to-the-minute protection: Optimizes DDoS behavior statistics, reputation mechanisms and mitigation algorithms targeted at new botnet-based DDoS attacks, providing a more granular and precise DDoS mitigation. Continuous software upgrades defend against newly discovered threats and provide integrated protection for both software and hardware. Coupled with the support of NSFOCUS's 24/7 rapid-response security teams, providers are able to deliver continuous service availability to end-users. * Ease of management: Single-pane-of-glass, centralized management device console enhances the mitigation scalability for either a single cluster at a single point or multi-clusters deployed cross-regionally around the world. The anti-DDoS solution automatically adjusts defense levels and alert policies to match the variations and business characteristics of individual companies and their security operations teams, saving time and money. Yonggang Han, chief operating officer of global business, NSFOCUS, said:"In selecting an IDC or MSSP, a customer's primary concerns are about security, data protection and uninterrupted service. Customers demand that illegal access be blocked and that there be no interruption of legitimate traffic to their sites. NSFOCUS's optimized hardware and software designs apply the behavioral statistics and reputation mechanisms to defense against more sophisticated DDoS attacks, enabling a secure ecosystem for hosting providers, IDCs and MSSPs."
About NSFOCUS
NSFOCUS is a global provider of distributed denial of service (DDoS) mitigation solutions. Founded in 2000, the company provides enterprise-level, carrier-grade solutions for DDoS mitigation, Web security and enterprise-level network security. With more than a decade of years' experience in DDoS research and development and mitigation, NSFOCUS has helped customers around the world maintain high levels of Internet security, website uptime and business operations to ensure that their online systems remain available. The NSFOCUS Anti-DDoS System (ADS) empowers customers to find and fend off a variety of incidents, from simple network layer attacks to more sophisticated and potentially damaging application-layer attacks, all while guaranteeing legitimate traffic gets through to networks and corporate-critical systems. For more information, visitwww.nsfocus.com <http://www.nsfocus.com/>.
-- Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 extends archive capacity by
moving or copying data to the Barracuda Cloud.
-- Scalable deployment options offer expanded storage capacity and compute
resources.
-- Federated search provides a single search interface across Message
Archiver appliances and cloud data.
-- As part of the company's Data Protection Plus strategic initiative,
Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 delivers cloud storage plus a
single interface for employees and administrators to search and access
archives. Data Protection Plus Overview: http://cuda.co/dppreview
Now generally available, Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 is designed for organizations looking to reduce their email storage requirements and boost user productivity. This latest release is part of Barracuda's Data Protection Plus initiative, which is aimed at helping customers access, retain and share critical data from anywhere and any device.
"With Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0, Barracuda is executing on our recently announced Data Protection Plus strategic initiative. We're giving customers the ability to extend their archive into the cloud, scale deployments for expansion and search across appliances and cloud-based data in a simplified manner," said Rod Mathews, GM Storage, Barracuda. "The new Message Archiver, coupled with our recently announced acquisition of C2C Systems, offers customers a more complete archiving and information management portfolio to simplify and control storage costs."
Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 highlights include:
-- Cloud-Connected Archiving: Extend archives into the cloud for offsite,
long-term, and cost-effective storage. Set policies to replicate data to
the cloud for disaster recovery or to scale up and use the cloud as a
secondary tier of storage.
-- Scalable Deployments: Connect or stack appliances for easy capacity
expansion to scale and grow to support business requirements without
over committing resources.
-- Federated Search: Search across appliances and cloud-based data to
provide searchable archives even when email services are unavailable.
"We needed a place for old email to go that isn't on our clients' Exchange servers. We also needed to make it really easy for our clients to access that data. Barracuda Message Archiver handles both of these remarkably well, and the deduplication is fantastic," said Chris Highland with Helion Technologies. "The new Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 updates are impressive and the cloud archiving features provide real value to my business."
Resources
For more information about the Barracuda Message Archiver, please visit http://cuda.co/bma
451 Research, Impact Report "Barracuda upgrades storage portfolio, acquires C2C for email archiving" by Dave Simpson, September 12, 2014: http://cuda.co/uda2
Pricing and Availability
Barracuda Message Archiver version 4.0 is available immediately at no additional charge to existing customers on the current hardware platform with an active Energize Updates subscription. The Barracuda Message Archiver list price starts at $1999 USD for the appliance and list price of $499 USD for Energize Updates. An optional Instant Replacement service featuring priority replacement of failed hardware and complimentary refresh of four-year old hardware units is available starting at list price of $449 USD per year. International pricing and availability vary by region.
About Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE: CUDA)
Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA) provides cloud-connected security and storage solutions that simplify IT. These powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions are trusted by more than 150,000 organizations worldwide and are delivered in appliance, virtual appliance, cloud and hybrid deployments. Barracuda's customer-centric business model focuses on delivering high-value, subscription-based IT solutions that provide end-to-end network and data security. For additional information, please visit barracuda.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the availability and functionality and performance of Barracuda Message Archiver and Data Protection Plus. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and that could cause the Company's results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect the Company's business and financial results include, but are not limited to customer response to the Company's products, as well as those factors set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update the forward-looking information to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date of this press release.
Sonim Rugged LTE Android Smartphones To Be Available In Canada Through Bell Mobility And TELUS
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonim Technologies, maker of the world's toughest mobile phones, announces the highly anticipated global launch of its first two ultra-rugged LTE Android smartphones. The Sonim XP7 will be available in Canada, online and at select stores starting the week of October 20th through Bell Mobility and TELUS. The Sonim XP6 will make its debut in November with TELUS.
Both smartphones are an essential component of Sonim's mission critical solution for people in extreme environments. Dedicated hard buttons enhance worker productivity applications such as the Bell Push-to-talk and TELUS Link services. This feature cuts connection time and creates a safer and more productive work environment with near instant two-way communication at the touch of a button.
The Sonim XP7 and XP6 meet Sonim's Rugged Performance Standards, which go far beyond basic MIL-Spec and IP certifications. An extra-loud speaker, noise cancellation, powerful battery and resistance to water and drops are just some of the features that provide peace of mind to enterprises and workers alike. Both devices also have a screen that can be viewed in direct sunlight - a critical feature for everyone working outdoors. In addition, the XP7 is outfitted with a large glove touch screen that can be easily used with dirty or wet work gloves, while the XP6 provides a numeric keypad in addition to a touch screen providing the best choice for workers familiar with Private Mobile Radio (PMR) devices.
A robust suite of industrial-grade accessories, such as remote speaker microphones, car kits and headphones, complete the solution.
Bob Plaschke, CEO of Sonim Technologies, expressed pride in launching Sonim's first two Android 4.4 LTE ultra-rugged smartphones in Canada. Many of the smartphones' features can be credited to Sonim's current Canadian customers who work in some of the toughest physical environments in the world.
"Our unmatched three-year comprehensive warranty proves how much we believe in our product," Plaschke said. "Individuals with extreme outdoor lifestyles choose to rely on Sonim ultra-rugged devices endorsed by professionals in the most demanding environments. In addition to being the optimal smartphone for those working in harsh conditions, the XP7 is also the perfect device for weekend warriors who play in 'extreme' environments. Adventurous explorers and thrill seekers now have access to a smartphone as fearless as they are. We expect extreme selfies to be taken to a whole other level."
ABOUT SONIM TECHNOLOGIES:
Sonim Technologies (http://www.sonimtech.com) is the provider of mission critical solutions designed specifically for workers in extreme, hazardous, and isolated environments. The Sonim solution includes ultra-rugged mobile phones, business process applications, and a suite of industrial-grade accessories, collectively designed to increase worker productivity, accountability, and safety on the job site.
Sonim's industry-leading 3-Year comprehensive warranty has redefined customer expectations of rugged technology. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California and offers its products with mobile operators around the world.
Ossia Awarded Fifth Patent for Wireless Charging Technology
Newest patent enables Cota wireless power system to self-charge batteries across multiple devices simultaneously
- Ossia now has five patents awarded related to Cota, its groundbreaking wire-free charging technology.
- Ossia's newest patent covers the capabilities of the Cota wireless charging system to self-charge batteries, powering multiple devices at the same time.
- Batteries of any shape, including standard and custom-sized batteries, can be charged wirelessly using Cota.
- Ossia is the only operating company that has been awarded patents related to RF remote wireless power.
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ossia, Inc. (http://www.ossiainc.com), the company behind the Cota remote wire-free charging technology, today announced it has been awarded its fifth patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office: U.S. Patent No. 8,854,176. Ossia's latest patent pertains to the capabilities of the company's Cota wireless charging system to self-charge batteries through the use of 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz focused microwave energy. Batteries of any shape, including standard and custom-sized batteries, can be charged wirelessly using Cota.
The Cota technology is designed to target and charge many devices simultaneously, regardless of whether a device is stationary or moving. With an effective charging radius of 30 feet, a single Cota charging station can charge the battery-operated devices in every room of an average home or office suite. Ossia is the only operating company that has been awarded patents related to RF remote wireless power.
"In today's increasingly mobile society, having devices that are always on and always ready is a critical need in our daily lives," said Hatem Zeine, founder and CEO of Ossia. "Our latest patent covers technology that allows people to use Cota to power rechargeable batteries, wirelessly powering-up their most critical devices, such as smart phones, headsets and the like, all at the same time, without any user intervention. Many other industries such as industrial, medical and utilities can benefit from our patented self-charging battery system as well. This patent, combined with our four previously awarded patents, makes up a truly disruptive technology that is set to change everything people think they know about wireless power."
Ossia's U.S. Patent No. 8,854,176 details how a rechargeable battery technology, which is comprised of circuitry that is designed to receive power transmission signals from a wireless transmitter/charging unit. The charging unit contains a controller and phased array antenna that transmit power to a specific location where the rechargeable battery is located.
In addition to the five patents granted by the U.S. Patent Office to date, Ossia owns a growing portfolio of issued, granted and pending patent assets that cover both the core of the company's wireless power technology and key aspects of its deployment. This patent portfolio has a global reach.
About Ossia
Ossia is challenging people's core assumptions about what is possible with wireless power. Ossia's flagship product, Cota, redefines wireless power by safely delivering remote, targeted energy to devices as far away as 30 feet. Built on Ossia's patented smart antenna technology, Cota automatically keeps multiple devices charged without any user intervention, enabling an efficient and truly wire-free, powered-up world, that is always on and always connected. Headquartered in Redmond, Wash., Ossia operated in stealth since its founding in 2008, and publicly launched at Disrupt San Francisco 2013. Visit our website at http://www.ossiainc.com.
Atmel Expands Metering Platform For Advanced Smart Energy Applications
Extensively Broadening the Atmel | SMART Portfolio of Energy Metering Solutions, New SAM4Cx Devices Offer True Real-Time Firmware Upgrade in Smart Meters with Dual-Bank Flash Architecture
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced the company has expanded its Atmel | SMART portfolio of energy metering products with the introduction of the SAM4C32 dual-core secure MCU, along with the SAM4CMS32 and SAM4CMP32 for residential, commercial and industrial metering applications. The new system-on-chip (SoC) solutions have 2MB of cache-enabled dual-bank flash, are pin-pin compatible with existing 512KB and 1MB devices in the portfolio, and enable unparalleled scalability and design-reuse for next-generation smart metering platforms.
Atmel's SAM4Cx series are built on a dual-core 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4 architecture with flexible firmware metrology capability up to a class 0.2 accuracy designed to meet WELMEC requirements for the separation of legal metrology, applications and communications. All devices include advanced security features, low-power real-time clock and LCD driver, and multiple serial interfaces resulting in a best-in-class level of integration, performance and lower bill of material (BOM) cost.
"As the rate of smart meter deployments continue to rise in several European and Asian regions, our customers demand an unprecedented level of integration and scalability to maximize their R&D investment and to address multiple utility markets more quickly at lower cost points," said Kourosh Boutorabi, sr. director of smart metering, Atmel Corporation. "We are committed to offering next-generation smart metering system architects a broad portfolio of solutions based on the same core platform architecture, software and tools."
Availability
For more information, please contact your Atmel Sales Representative.
About Atmel | SMART
Atmel® | SMART ARM-based microcontrollers deliver the platform for intelligent, connected devices in the era of IoT, wireless and energy efficiency. These solutions include embedded processing and connectivity--as well as software and tools, designed to make development faster and more cost-effective to bring the best-in-class products to market. Atmel® | SMART MCUs combine powerful 32-bit ARM cores with industry-leading low-power technology and intelligent peripherals.
About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with intelligent and connected solutions focused on the industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
CNK Digital Leads The Pack With "SmartRunners(TM)" A First Of Its Kind Runner Series With Entertaining And Educational Game Apps For Kids
New Phonics and Math Endless Runner Game Apps Now Available on Google Play
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- "Ready, Set, Go!" CNK Digital, creator of innovative, engaging and award-winning digital early education experiences for computer, handheld, and mobile platforms, today announces the launch of a series of educational SmartRunners(TM) apps focusing on phonics and math created for kids in Pre-K through 2(nd) grade. The SmartRunners(TM) series is a first of its kind mobile app that incorporates educational content in a runner-style game. Smart Runner Phonics and Smart Runner Learning Numbers are available for $4.99 each now on Google Play.
The Smart Runner Letter Names, Smart Runner Letter Sounds and Learning Numbers are educational "endless running" games that utilize effective instructional design and the engaging nature of mobile gaming to teach fundamental phonics and math skills, in a fun and unique way. The SmartRunners(TM) series captures the attention of kids with amusing game elements while also teaching important educational curriculum at the same time.
Players race through the magical world of SmartRunners(TM), a scenic and eye catching backdrop with vibrant colors and shapes to keep kids engaged, completing challenges as fast and accurately as possible. As players complete each level, they are rewarded based on their score. Users can unlock exciting new worlds including Europe, Africa and Asia as well as new characters including Sabrina, Tai, Ellie, Arturo and Mila to continue game play.
CNK Digital's Smart Runners series comes fully packed with programs and games that use a curriculum design focused on efficient learning and high priority concepts. Programs focus on a set of interrelated skills and concepts needed for learning such as phonics and math. Games focus on specific skill sets such as letter names A-Z, letter sounds A-Z and learning numbers 0-9. The researched-based curriculum strategically links programs and games when applicable to impart a wide range of learning and to ensure mastery of the skills and concepts.
"Our goal at CNK Digital continues to be advancing the world of digital education for children," said Armie Carabet, CEO of CNK Digital. "Our Smart Runners incorporate a vibrant and fun environment that keeps children excited about the curriculum and helps to develop their skill set while entertaining them in a game like setting."
Classroom-ready features allow the SmartRunners(TM) series to function in schools as well as in homes as a supplemental curriculum. Teachers and parents can easily track the player's progress through a report card system that is built into the game. The structured and monitored instruction created through the Smart Runners apps is proven to enhance student learning in the classroom and beyond.
This new series of educational apps joins the roster of award-winning and proven programs from CNK Digital including the Looney Tunes(TM) ClickN READ® Phonics apps that give children the opportunity to master reading skills in a fun, game-like environment.
About CNK Digital
CNK Digital (http://www.cnkdigital.com), parent company of ClickN KIDS, is a worldwide publisher, developer, and distributor of innovative, engaging and award-winning digital education experiences for computer, handheld, and mobile platforms. In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, CNK Digital is the creator of Looney Tunes(TM) ClickN READ® Phonics, a licensed program featuring the iconic cartoon characters. CNK Digital produces a line of tablets including the ClickN KIDS Family Tablet, a best seller in several categories on Walmart.com. CNK Digital products and curriculum are being used successfully in all 50 states and by international students in more than 100 countries.
For more information, visit CNK Digital on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and on the CNK Digital Blog.
Doppler Labs Introduces DUBS Acoustic Filters in Europe
-- Advanced Tech Earplugs Protect Your Hearing from Noise and Loud Environments without Sacrificing Sound Fidelity, Style or Comfort
NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Doppler Labs today announced that it will introduce DUBS Acoustic filters in Europe. After the success of the U.S. launch of the DUBS last month at the Global Citizen Festival in New York, the DUBS' introduction in Europe will coincide with the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) where internationally renowned and award-winning composer Hans Zimmer will be appearing in an in-depth keynote Q&A session. ADE is the world's biggest club festival, which takes place in 100 of the best venues in Amsterdam from 15 October through 19 October.
Mr. Zimmer, who is also an investor in and advisor to Doppler Labs, said, "We've waited a long time for a high performance earplug that captures music the way it's meant to be heard and meets the expectation of audiophiles. The DUBS are unlike any hearing protection I have ever used. The experience and sound quality is simply better."
Promo teams for DUBS Acoustic Filters will be onsite at a variety of events throughout ADE. Highlights include activations at performances by Nicky Romero, Fedde Le Grand and Pete Tong.
DUBS Acoustic Filters are advanced tech earplugs engineered for a quality audio experience. The DUBS - which were designed to be fashion-forward and aesthetically pleasing - use mechanical filters comprised of 17 individual parts to reduce volume and protect your ears without sacrificing sound fidelity, style or comfort.
"Even with all of the recent advancements in tech and design, earplugs have never evolved: they still muffle sound, look like unstylish medical products and are uncomfortable," said Noah Kraft, Co-founder and CEO of Doppler Labs. "Now with the DUBS, you can protect your ears without sacrificing sound fidelity, style or comfort. You no longer have to choose between hearing protection and a quality audio experience. Instead you can enjoy the music and go louder longer."
Hearing loss is becoming an epidemic that, contrary to common perception, affects all age groups: sixteen percent of the European population, i.e. 71 million people, suffers from hearing loss. Exposure to loud sounds - from live music and sports stadiums to subway trains and airplanes - can lead to permanent hearing damage, known as Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). The DUBS are the first design-forward, advanced tech solution to this growing problem.
Product Features:
-- Quality Sound: The DUBS use dynamic attenuation to protect your ears
while preserving sound fidelity.
-- Hearing Protection: The DUBS reduce audio levels by an average of 12 dB,
providing protection from loud noise and environments.
-- Advanced Technology: The compact size of the DUBS mask the complexity of
their 17 individual parts made of premium materials like stainless
steel, ABS, polymer foams and silicone.
-- Elegant Design: The DUBS have a discrete, minimalist form factor that
transforms a product originally designed for construction sites into a
fashion accessory.
-- Durable & Easily Portable: With a small, protective case, DUBS safely
fit into a pocket, clutch or jacket. The DUBS are reusable, built to
last for countless adventures and nights out.
On 20 October, the DUBS will be available for online preorder at http://www.getDUBS.com for customers in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Italy and the Netherlands. Orders will begin shipping in early December when the DUBS will also begin appearing in various retail outlets in Europe through Doppler Labs' European distributor, Coopertrade. The DUBS are available in four colors, including teal, blue, pink and white, and fit most adults over the age of 16.
The DUBS are the first product from Doppler Labs, a technology company founded by Noah Kraft, Fritz Lanman, former Microsoft executive and angel investor in Square and Pinterest, and Dan Wiggins, former SONOS transducer engineer. Doppler Labs is backed by a litany of top tech and media investors and is focused on creating a robust product pipeline of "hearables" - wearable technology designed to optimize the way you hear the world.
About Doppler Labs
Doppler Labs is a technology company with a primary focus on "hearables": wearable technology for the ears. Founded in 2013 by industry leaders in the creative, tech and business worlds, Doppler Labs' mission is to optimize the way you hear the world.
Media Inquiries: Rachel Quinlan, +1-212-445-8064,press@dopperlabs.com
Wirepas Introduces the First Fully Automatic and Distributed Wireless Multi-Hop Mesh IoT Network in the Market
TAMPERE, Finland, October 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The Internet of Things (IoT) is riding high on top of the hype cycle. At Wirepas, a
disruptive new foundation for wireless mesh networks has been created and perfected.
Wirepas is proud to launch Pino[TM]-the first fully automatic and distributed Multi-Hop
Mesh IoT network in the market for Machine to Machine (M2M) and Wireless Sensor Network
(WSN) solutions.
The Wirepas Pino protocol stack is simply smarter: the network itself takes on tasks
that are much more challenging, if not impossible, to optimize centrally by a single
coordinator. With Pino, all network nodes can act independently and more efficiently.
External or central control simply cannot compete.
"There are several application-specific initiatives out there to improve IoT
platforms' scalability, robustness and ease of use. They work on solving problems that
originate from the lower protocol stack layers. We turned things around, and created a
completely new foundation from the bottom up. Our customers will be able to reduce their
life-time costs remarkably," says Teppo Hemiä, Wirepas CEO.
Ville Kaseva, Wirepas CTO, explains the breakthrough: "Instead of using existing
protocols, we started with a clean slate. We took the requirements of low power mesh
networks, and analyzed which design choices at which protocol stack layers give the best
performance for the stack as a whole."
Pino's design follows high-level guidelines such as keeping all stack functionality
fully autonomous, local decision making distributed to the network, and locally
synchronous operation. The wireless medium is used efficiently in both time and frequency
domain. These characteristics result in exceptional scalability, reliability, robustness,
and energy-efficiency. Mr. Kaseva is confident: "We see Pino as the enabler platform for
IoT devices."
Pino is a true zero configuration network - installations, extensions, and maintenance
are all simple. Just power up the nodes and gateways and everything works, reliably
adapting to the environmental conditions. Due to unlimited scalability, both densely
populated networks and networks covering large geographical areas can be realized. All
network nodes, independent of the role, achieve battery-operated lifetime in the order of
years, even the routers.
The Pino protocol stack is completely hardware independent, finalizing the match to a
wide range of applications. Pino can use any open market 2.4 GHz and Sub-GHz chipsets.
This enables energy efficient indoor networks as well as city-wide networks with the use
of long range outdoor radios. Pino makes sure that the underlying hardware is always used
as efficiently as possible.
An extensive support tool package with a web tool for real-time network monitoring is
included.
Wirepas will be presenting its technology during European Utility Week in Amsterdam in
November. "We do have a few things up our sleeves by the EUW. You may want to watch our
moves," winks CEO Teppo Hemiä.
Wirepas was established 2010 as a spinoff from the Technical University of Tampere.
The company has been quick to live up to its mission to provide world-class,
software-based, adaptive, all-market wireless low energy communication solutions to
connect Things to the Internet.
Contact details
Wirepas Oy, Kauhakorvenkatu 52, FI-33720 Tampere Finland. Info@wirepas.com
Teppo Hemiä, CEO +358505610198, teppo.hemia@wirepas.com
ASUS, AT&T and Intel to Bring PadFone X mini to United States on Oct. 24
PadFone X mini Available Exclusively on the Nation's Most Reliable 4G LTE Network[1] with No Annual Contract for $199.99
DALLAS and FREMONT, Calif. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
-- ASUS, AT&T and Intel introduce the ASUS PadFone X mini in the U.S. with
no annual contract for $199.99 on GoPhone(®).
-- The PadFone X mini will be available in select national retailers in
October and in all AT&T retail stores that offer GoPhone on Oct. 24.
-- Powered by an Intel(® )Atom(TM) processor and Intel(®) XMM 7160(TM)
LTE modem, the 4.5-inch 4G LTE smartphone transforms into a 7-inch
tablet-like experience when docked.
ASUS, AT&T and Intel Corporation today announced the availability of the ASUS PadFone X mini, a 4.5-inch 4G LTE[2] smartphone powered by the Intel(®) Atom(TM) processor and Intel(®) XMM(TM) 7160 LTE modem. The PadFone X mini transforms into a 7-inch 4G LTE tablet-like experience when docked into its companion docking station. It will be available in AT&T retail stores on Oct. 24 and in national retailers by November. Exclusively on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, covering more than 300 million Americans, the PadFone X mini will retail for $199.99 on GoPhone(®), AT&T's branded prepaid service.[3] Plans start at only $40 per month for 500 MB of data and 500 minutes of talk time.
"The PadFone X mini is a powerful device with great features from ASUS and Intel - and all on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Device Marketing and Developer Services, AT&T. "Offered at budget-friendly prices, consumers that want a quality device with no annual contract will be thrilled with the performance and value of the PadFone X mini."
For ASUS, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Communication, Benson Lin stated, "ASUS is passionate about providing incredible experiences. We are excited to work with AT&T and Intel to bring the ASUS PadFone X mini to the U.S. This unique device offers the compelling combination of a 4.5-inch LTE smartphone and the power and versatility of a 7-inch handheld tablet that allows people the best of both world experiences."
"The combination of Intel's processor and cutting-edge LTE solution gives the PadFone X mini a robust, one-two punch for U.S. consumers," said Hermann Eul, vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Communication Group. "People are demanding more from their devices, and the phone's unique smartphone and tablet form factor allows consumers to have more capabilities on one data plan, all at an affordable price. Intel, ASUS and AT&T have proven to be a powerful trio to deliver a fast and easy-to-use phone for on-the-go multi-taskers."
Power, Convenience and Beauty Converge
The PadFone X mini is the first smartphone for the U.S. market powered by an Intel application processor and an Intel LTE solution. The device has an Intel XMM 7160 LTE modem and an Intel Atom processor with Intel(®) Hyper-Threading Technology, which supports four simultaneous application threads for smooth and seamless multitasking and responsive web browsing. Additional features include:
-- Automatic charging with up to 28.3 hours of battery life when the phone
is docked into the station, and up to 15.8 hours of battery life on a
single charge when used in the smartphone mode.[4]
-- ASUS exclusive 5-megapixel (5MP) PixelMaster camera for high-quality
photos.
-- ASUS DynamicDisplay[5] technology that resizes apps for the different
display sizes, as well as the ASUS ZenUI, an exclusive user interface
for smart devices that includes features such as ASUS ZenUI What's Next
and Do It Later. These new features put users' next task in front of
them or allows them to mark items for follow-up.
-- The Side Flip Cover and TriCover, a stylish and practical cover lined
with microfiber with a tough polyurethane outer cover for the phone and
docking station that helps prevent scratches, scrapes, and dents in two
different landscape orientations.
Availability and Pricing
On Oct. 24, customers can purchase an ASUS PadFone X mini from AT&T for $199.99 with GoPhone plans that start at only $40 per month. Customers can also get the PadFone X mini online at http://www.asus.com or http://www.att.com or in AT&T retail stores that offer GoPhone. Starting in October, the ASUS PadFone X mini will be available at national retailers.
ABOUT ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC(TM). ASUS has more than 13,600 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 4,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2013 was approximately U.S. $14 billion.
ABOUT AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide based on offering roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
ABOUT INTEL
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world's first commercially available "conflict-free" microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com, and about Intel's conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.
Intel, Intel Atom, XMM and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
SPECIFICATIONS[6]
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Processor 1.6GHz 2x2 Intel
Atom Z2560 dual-
core processor
with Intel Hyper-
Threading
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Operating system Android 4.4
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Storage/memory 1GB RAM; up to
64GB micro SD
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[1]Reliability based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
[2]LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
[3]GoPhone devices are restricted to GoPhone service during the first six months after activation, and cannot be used with any other carrier's service. Commercial resale is prohibited except by AT&T's authorized agents or retailers. You may not alter any of the hardware or software in GoPhone devices or export them from the US. Activation and use of GoPhone device requires GoPhone service. GoPhone service is subject to the Terms of Service described in the User Guide and Plan Terms described in the rate brochure. You must be in the GoPhone coverage area to place or receive calls. Service may not be accessible at all times due to equipment limitations and certain equipment features may not be functional with GoPhone service.
[4]ASUS measures the talk time/standby time by conductive test with RF equipment (Anritsu 8820 or CMU200 or Agilent 8960). The talking/standby time is derived from "the typical capacity of battery divided from the current measurement."
[5]Not all applications are DynamicDisplay compatible.
[6]Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.
SOURCE ASUS
ASUS
CONTACT: Christine Yin, ASUS Computer International, 510-402-7845, Christine_Yin@asus.com; Stephanie Matthew, Intel Corporation, 408-218-3636, Stephanie.L.Matthew@intel.com; Mari Melguizo, AT&T, 212-803-2622, Mari.Melguizo@ATT.com
Industry's first 24-V, sinusoidal, sensorless, brushless DC motor driver quiets noise in fan and small pump applications
TI's single-IC solution minimizes board space, accelerates design cycles and reduces audible noise by up to 75 percent
DALLAS, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's first 24-V, sinusoidal, sensorless, brushless DC (BLDC) motor driver. The DRV10983 gives customers the ability to quickly tune their motors for reliable start-up and optimal performance using a configurable, 3-A driver with integrated control logic. Utilizing 180-degree, sinusoidal, sensorless technology, the DRV10983 is up to 75 percent quieter than competing solutions for applications like cooling fans, ceiling fans, blowers and small appliances. For more information and to order samples, visit http://www.ti.com/drv10983-pr.
-- Ultra-quiet operation: 180-degree pure sinusoidal, sensorless operation,
coupled with advanced start-up algorithms, enables up to 75 percent
quieter operation than the competition, with no annoying clicks or pops
at start-up. Pure tone harmonics, a significant noise adder in fan
applications, are reduced by as much as 25 dBA.
-- Code-free configurability: Tune a wide range of motors for optimal
performance and reliable start-up through simple register settings
without the need for complex microcontroller coding or motor knowledge.
-- Full suite of protection: Advanced on-chip protection, including
anti-voltage surge (AVS) over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature,
shoot-through, under-voltage lock-out and advanced five-stage rotor lock
protection, reduces design complexity and increases system reliability.
-- Fully integrated solution: Single-chip solution with integrated power
FETs, sensorless control logic and optional 100-mA, 3.3- or 5-V
step-down converter reduce board space, system cost and development time
Tools and Support
The DRV10983EVM evaluation module (EVM) is a cost effective, sensorless solution for running three-phase BLDC motors. The EVM includes a BLDC motor and comes complete with a graphical user interface (GUI), schematics and Gerber files for US$99.
Availability, packaging and pricing
The DRV10983 is available in a 24-pin, 8-mm x 6-mm HTSSOP package. Suggested retail pricing in 1,000-unit quantities starts at US$1.19.
Learn more about TI's motor driver portfolio:
-- Order DRV10983 samples
-- Read about how to easily design sinusoidal, sensorless control for 3-
phase BLDC motors
-- Watch an Engineer It video on understanding supply pumping in motor
applications
-- Watch a video on how to quickly start using the DRV10983 evaluation
module
-- Watch a video about the features and benefits of the DRV10983
-- Support is available on the Motor Driver Forum in the TI E2E(TM)
Community, where engineers can search for solutions, get help, share
knowledge and solve problems with fellow engineers and TI experts.
-- Follow what TI motor drive and control experts have to say on our blog:
Motor Drives and Control.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
TI E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.
New Free App from Owens Corning: "U.S. Technical Fabrics Guide"
New app helps specifiers, fabricators, designers, and engineers easily discover broad range of Owens Corning's glass fiber fabric products to meet application needs
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, has released a U.S. version of its innovative Technical Fabrics Guide for industrial, marine, and transportation applications. The free app, which was launched in Europe in March, has been updated for the U.S. market and is available for Apple(® )and Android(TM) mobile devices.
The Technical Fabrics Guide includes product characteristics, benefits, and resin compatibilities for more than 50 featured fabric products in the U.S. market, including unidirectionals, biaxials, multiaxials, complexes, specialty mats, and woven roving fabrics.
Owens Corning supplies an extensive range of woven, knitted, and specialty combination fabrics offering an array of innovative solutions for a range of processing methods including hand lay-up, spray-up, the more complex closed molding, continuous lamination, pre-pregs, pultrusion, and various winding processes.
The unique material calculator enables users to estimate thickness for a laminate of a single product depending on the weight and fabric construction or, conversely, the glass content in a laminate to help identify the optimum solution for a given application. Results can be saved as "favorites" for future reference or used to send a request for additional information or a quote.
Additional features include a "Fabrics Terminology" section defining 74 key terms and a "News" section. The app uses simplified lists of product names and nomenclatures, helping drive a common language across the composites glass fabrics industry.
This new, free app can be downloaded now from the App Store(TM) for iPhone(®) and iPad(®) devices and from Google Play(TM) Store app for devices for Android(TM). Simply search for "US Tech Fabrics Guide" and look for the U.S. Version of the App.
The Technical Fabrics Guide is Owens Corning's second Composites App, joining the OptiSpray(®)Solutions Benefits App released in 2013. There are also two Owens Corning apps available in support of Building Materials products.
Owens Corning is exhibiting at CAMX 2014 in Orlando this week, at the Orange County Convention Center, West Building. Owens Corning is in booth #2273 in the exhibit hall.
- Apple, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.- Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune® 500 company for 60 consecutive years and in business for more than 75 years, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology with sales of $5.3 billion in 2013 and about 15,000 employees in 27 countries. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com.
Sweepstakes Gives Parents a Chance to Win a Kidizoom Smartwatch
CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech® (http://www.vtechkids.com), a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, has launched a new Smartwatch Sweepstakes to let parents share their children's giant personalities for a chance to win a VTech Kidizoom® Smartwatch. The sweepstakes, running now through November 11, asks parents to submit photos and videos that capture their child's personality, character, antics and great moments to remember.
"Our Kidizoom Smartwatch seamlessly combines the technology kids crave with the ability to interact creatively through the games and features such as the camera and video recorder," said William To, President of VTech Electronics North America. "Our new sweepstakes lets fans engage with VTech in a fun way with a chance to win their own Kidizoom Smartwatch."
More than just a watch, the exciting new interactive Kidizoom Smartwatch lets kids capture photos, add photo effects, record videos and play built-in games for learning fun on the go. Complete with an easy-to-use 1.4" color touch screen, as well as more than 50 digital and analog clock displays, the multi-functional Kidizoom Smartwatch is perfect for kids learning to tell time. The Kidizoom Smartwatch also boasts a rechargeable battery, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, voice recorder with funny voice changing effects and parental game controls. Because it is made just for kids, the Kidizoom Smartwatch features a durable design to withstand drops and bumps and is splash and sweat proof. In addition, the Kidizoom Smartwatch is PC and MAC compatible for uploading photos, videos and recorded voice files and offers access to VTech's Learning Lodge® app store, where parents can download even more games and watch displays to extend the learning fun. It is recommended for ages four and up, has an MSRP of $59.99 and is available now.
To enter the Smartwatch Sweepstakes, parents can visit http://www.vtechkids.com/smartwatchsweeps and submit a photo or video showcasing their child's character and personality. They can also submit through Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #smartwatchsweeps. At the end of each week, through November 11, five Smartwatch Sweepstakes entries will be selected at random to receive a Kidizoom Smartwatch. The winners will also be highlighted on VTech's social media channels as "Smartwatch Kids of the Week."
About VTech®
VTech(®) is a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a pioneer in the learning toy category, VTech develops high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children's development and make learning fun. With a rich, almost 35 year history, VTech has not only established itself as a learning authority but also consistently remains at the forefront of innovation with multiple award-winning products such as the InnoTab(®) MAX, its first children's learning tablet with Android((TM)) learning content, Kidizoom(®) Smartwatch, the first smartwatch for kids, InnoTab(®) 3S, MobiGo(®), V.Reader(®) and V.Smile(®). The Learning Lodge®, VTech's comprehensive app store, features a robust library of more than 650 educational and entertaining games, e-Books, music and videos with engaging age-appropriate content across the widest variety of curricula, with content expanding to offer even more titles. The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant and preschool products available in 24 different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year. In order to further strengthen VTech's position as a learning authority, the company's Expert Panel, with esteemed experts in reading, language arts, science, math and child development, consult on new product introductions and Learning Lodge content.
VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. VTech Electronics Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with distribution globally. VTech is the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy to preschool.
Breathometer Launches Industry's First Wearable Smartphone Breathalyzer
Breeze(TM), the ultra-portable wireless smartphone breathalyzer with advanced law enforcement grade sensor technology, will hit Best Buy shelves for the holiday
BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Breathometer, Inc., the leader in breath analysis technology, today unveiled the first truly wearable breathalyzer on the market, featuring both ultra-fast and extremely accurate results. The company breaks new ground in personal smartphone breathalyzers with the Breathometer Breeze(TM) and the enhanced Breathometer app, which now features integration with Uber(TM), local restaurants and hotels.
"We set out to create something that's effortless to carry and use when you're out with friends -so people will actually want to use it," says Charles Michael Yim, CEO of Breathometer. "With its cool wearable design, the all new app and superb accuracy- Breeze nails it; we couldn't be more pleased."
Breathometer enables users to keep track of their alcohol consumption, which assists casual, social drinkers to make more informed decisions regarding their health and wellness. Breathometer supports Apple Health Kit, so BAC results can be viewed comprehensively with other health and wellness information being tracked.
The completely new FDA registered Breeze features:
-- Completely new industrial design with a built in mouthpiece to simplify
ease of use
-- State of the art fuel cell sensor enabling instant results and law
enforcement grade accuracy
-- Bluetooth LE enabled- no jacks, wires or power cords required
-- 16 months of daily use before needing battery replacement
-- Wearable clip, keychain and optional mouthpiece cover included
The completely redesigned smartphone app (available on IOS and Android) now includes highly requested features like 'stay nearby' and 'get home safe'. The app makes it easy to obtain instant results, including Back to Zero(TM) and direct access to get an Uber ride, stop for food at a local restaurant, or find a place to stay at a nearby hotel.
Breathometer partnered with NewDealDesign, the National Design Award winning firm and leading force in wearable design. The partnership resulted in Breeze's unmatched design within the breathalyzer space.
"In both form and function, Breeze redefines the category," says Gadi Amit, Principal of NewDealDesign. "Wearables are inherently personal; to hit the right chord took a carefully considered approach inside and out. The result is a beautiful bright pop of blue that is ambient when needed but also fun and cool to show off. It hits the right notes, speaking to health and safety while helping to increase awareness around the self."
The Breeze is available today online at Breathometer.com and BestBuy.com and exclusively this holiday for retail placement nationwide at Best Buy stores as of November 1, 2014, at an MSRP of $99.99.
Breeze joins the Original Breathometer as the newest family member of Breathometer's innovative breath analysis platform for health and wellness. Breathometer looks forward to releasing its next wave of wearable technologies in 2015.
About Breathometer
Breathometer is the leader in breath analysis technology. Our mission is to build the world's first portable breath analysis platform to help people make smarter decisions, improve healthcare and to save lives. Founded by Charles Michael Yim in September 2012, Breathometer develops innovative breath sensing technology combined with the best of today's wearable technology, superior design, and usability to deliver the best of breed digital health products. For more information, visit http://www.breathometer.com. Your Breath. Your Life(TM)
Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks Team Create Tension-Filled Survival Horror Game
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that The Evil Within(TM) - the survival horror game developed at Tango Gameworks under the direction of legendary game designer and studio head, Shinji Mikami - is now available in North America and Europe. The chilling new game is available for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, and Windows PC.
The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story combine to create an immersive world that will bring players to the height of tension. With limited resources at their disposal, players will fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.
"It was incredibly important to me and the team to bring the Survival Horror genre back to its roots. For us, it was all about creating fear and giving the player the enjoyment of conquering it," said Mikami. "Up until now we've kept a lot of the game under wraps to avoid spoilers, so it's very exciting that people are now able to experience the game from beginning to end."
In The Evil Within,Detective Sebastian Castellanos and his partners are called in to investigate a gruesome mass murder. After seeing the slaughter of fellow officers, Sebastian is ambushed and knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world where hideous creatures wander among the dead. Facing unimaginable terror, and fighting for survival, Sebastian embarks on a frightening journey to unravel what's behind this evil force.
The Evil Within is rated M for mature by the ESRB. For more information on The Evil Within visit: http://www.theevilwithin.com
About ZeniMax Media Inc.
ZeniMax Media is a privately owned media organization headquartered outside Washington DC with international publishing offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Sydney. Through its subsidiaries, ZeniMax Media creates and publishes original interactive entertainment content for consoles, the PC, and handheld/wireless devices. ZeniMax Media divisions include Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda Game Studios, id Software, Arkane Studios, Tango Gameworks, MachineGames, Battlecry Studios, ZeniMax Europe Ltd., ZeniMax Asia K.K., ZeniMax Asia Pacific Limited and ZeniMax Online Studios. For more information on ZeniMax Media, visit http://www.zenimax.com.
About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is a worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include such blockbuster franchises as The Elder Scrols, DOOM®, QUAKE®, Fallout®,Wolfenstein®, Dishonored®, Prey® and RAGE®. For more information on Bethesda Softworks' products, visit http://www.bethsoft.com.
About Tango Gameworks
Tango Gameworks, a ZeniMax Media studio based in Tokyo, Japan, is a premier development studio founded and led by legendary game designer, Shinji Mikami. Tango Gameworks is dedicated to AAA multi-platform game development by some of Japan's most accomplished and experienced developers.
The Evil Within, Tango, Tango Gameworks, The Elder Scrolls, Skyrim, Bethesda Game Studios, Dishonored, Arkane, MachineGames, Battlecry Studios, Prey, Bethesda Softworks, Bethesda, ZeniMax and their related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries. Fallout is a registered trademark or trademark of Bethesda Softworks LLC in the United States and/or in other countries. id, id Software, DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein and RAGE are registered trademarks or trademarks of id Software LLC in the United States and/or in other countries. Other product and company names referenced herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
First-ever Global 3D Video-on-Demand Platform Is Launched: Direct Content Monetization Solves 3D Industry's Distribution Problems
NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 3doo, Inc. today announced the launch of its global 3D Video-on-Demand (VoD) platform, a new distribution system for 3D content owners and producers - from independent artists to major studios - to directly market and monetize their media content to end users viewing 65 million 3D TVs in 180 countries.
3doo's intuitive, fully-automated VoD platform solves the 3D industry's long-standing challenges of lack of distribution infrastructure (for 3D content producers), lack of sufficient content (for 3D device manufacturers), and lack of easy access (for 3D end users), generating opportunities for significant new revenue streams through both native 3D content as well as the conversion of 2D content to 3D.
"3doo's global VoD platform utterly transforms the worldwide distribution of 3D content," said 3doo President Ingo Nadler. "The global 3D industry has long awaited a unified marketplace where 3D filmmakers and content owners control their work, and 3D TV viewers can enjoy thrilling content in the comfort of their living rooms nearly everywhere in the world."
Using the 3doo VoD platform, 3D content owners determine the price per viewing as well as the markets in which content is to be distributed, and receive the majority of net VoD revenues after deduction of streaming & transaction costs and applicable taxes. The VoD platform is non-exclusive and 3doo does not license content, so that content owners always control and manage worldwide content distribution through a 3doo account.
"While enabling millions of 3D TV viewers worldwide to rent or purchase 3D content, 3doo is also positioning for the anticipated breakthrough in several years of glasses-free 3D viewing experiences on Smart TVs and mobile devices, as well as for 3D social media and video gaming," Nadler added.
The VoD platform is available using 3doo's "Player App," available for free, either pre-installed or downloadable, on 65 million 3D-enabled Samsung, LG and Panasonic Smart TVs worldwide, to view a growing library of hundreds of hours of 3D entertainment and documentary titles. To view paid VoD content, viewers will require only an account with PayPal, which they link to their 3doo account.
3doo's 3D video portfolio, to eventually include Ultra HD content, is projected to include major Hollywood, Bollywood and Asian studio content, and sports, theatrical productions, television series and live events.
3doo users have already enjoyed more than 4 million free 3D video viewings on more than 650,000 Smart 3D TVs in 180 countries - and 3doo has yet to launch its global marketing campaign.
About 3doo
3doo, Inc., headquartered in New York with engineering operations in Cologne, Germany, is transforming the global distribution of media content by quickly and easily delivering the world of 3D, and eventually Ultra HD, to millions of Smart TV viewers.
In 2013, 3doo's Player App, which dynamically generates channels and allows producers to distribute 3D content directly into Smart TVs, was awarded as a "Best 3D Product" by the International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society for its "innovation and user-friendly qualities."
3doo offers geo-targeted advertising with highly effective 3D video and display advertising. Producers and distributors interested in marketing and subsequently monetizing their 3D content to millions of 3D TV viewers around the globe can sign up at no charge at http://www.3doo.com.
3doo has already begun to develop app architecture for Ultra HD Smart TVs, 3D mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, and for new video gaming, personal 3D content and social networking platforms.
MiraMEMS Announces the World's Smallest Pin2Pin G-sensor Family's eCompass with Soft Gyro Features for Smart Devices
SUZHOU, China, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MiraMEMS, a leading MEMS sensor and solution provider, today announced the world's smallest eCompass combining a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer, which is pin to pin compatible with the g-sensor family and can provide a gyroscope feature with software supported. With the MiraMEMS Xmotion(TM) software enabled, the da213/da312 eCompass products provide 9 DoF (Degree of Freedom) with soft gyroscope while they are able to help smartphone and wearable device customers enjoy this new feature under a limited cost budget.
"The dc series single chip eCompass is among the smallest in the world. It integrates a high performance three axis accelerometer and three axis magnetometer in a small area," said David Wang, president of MiraMEMS Sensing Technology Co., Ltd. "As the great achievements of more than one decade of R&D investments, I'm very pleased to share these fruits of our labor with our customers, with the use of our Xmotion(TM) software, we can provide a gyroscope function to budget limited smart devices without the high cost and power consumption of gyroscope hardware."
dc213 is in the 2mm x 1mm x 1.1mm LGA package, and the dc312 is in the 3mm x3mm x1.0mm. Both of them are pin to pin compatible with the g-sensor family for easy upgrading to eCompass with no hardware change needed. MiraMEMS' 6 axis eCompass combo sensor provides the same performance as discrete sensors but in a limited space, which can significantly reduce customer's cost and PCB area. Incorporated with the Xmotion(TM) software solution, middle to low-end smartphones can also run sophisticated 9 DoF motion games, without suffering the high cost and power consumption of gyro hardware.
Further Technical Information
I/O
-- Standard I2C interface
-- Dedicated programmable interrupt
Accelerometer
-- +/- 2g, +/- 4g, +/- 8g, +/- 16g scalable range
-- 14 bits high resolution
Magnetometer
-- +/- 48Gauss wide range
-- 16 bits high resolution
Price and Delivery
The MiraMEMS 6 axis eCompass is ready for production, and pricing will start at $0.7 over 1,000 pieces.
About MiraMEMS
MiraMEMS is an innovator and exploiter in China domestic MEMS sensing technology. Further information on MiraMEMS can be found at http://www.MiraMEMS.com
VideoBlocks Launches 'Just Add Audio', The Soundtrack App For Your Life
iOS App Provides Free, Legal Music to Transform Ordinary Photos and Video into Digital Stories
RESTON, Va., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- VideoBlocks, the first subscription-based provider of unlimited royalty-free stock video, today announced the launch of iOS app, Just Add Audio. Available as a free download, Just Add Audio taps into the company's large collection of licensed music tracks and allows users to quickly turn a string of photos and video into digital stories worth sharing.
"Photos and videos are powerful mediums, but they're even better when you add quality music," said Joel Holland, Founder and CEO of VideoBlocks. "Until now, it's been difficult to get your hands on free, legal music to use without restriction for the creation of engaging content on your mobile device. We've made this process drop dead simple by providing instant access to over 1200 free professional-grade tracks. So whether you've got videos from a weekend wedding, or photos from an overseas trip, it takes less than 30 seconds to turn them into powerful digital stories and share with friends."
With a beautiful interface and simple 3-step experience, Just Add Audio is the easiest way to add legal music from professional artists to your photo and video collections. Once photos or video are selected, users can choose songs from 8 moods to match the subject of collection. Finished products can then be shared with friends and followers via email or social media.
Holland added that providing legal music was a win-win for users and creators: "With illegal music, the creators lose because they aren't being fairly compensated for their work; the customers lose because their stories are in danger of being pulled down from social networks, or worse, can end in law suits. With our model, the creators have been paid for their music, and customers now have the ability to layer it into their own life stories without fear of running afoul of tricky rights management and licensing."
The music for Just Add Audio is provided by AudioBlocks, the only subscription service to offer unlimited downloads of over 100,000 high-quality, royalty-free music tracks, sound effects and loops. A resource for professional and hobbyist content creators alike, AudioBlocks, along with sister sites VideoBlocks and GraphicStock, have achieved more than 30 million downloads, growing at over 1 million per month.
About VideoBlocks
VideoBlocks is a profitable, venture-backed stock media company recently recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fourth fastest growing media company in the United States. Together with its sister sites GraphicStock and AudioBlocks, VideoBlocks empowers over 100,000 customers to enhance their creative projects, ranging from professional production studios like NBC, to pro-sumers and enthusiasts like colleges, churches and video editing hobbyists. These users download over 1,000,000 video and audio clips each month. Founder and CEO Joel Holland has been named one of the "Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25" by BusinessWeek Magazine, "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" by the United States Small Business Administration, "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst and Young for the Greater Washington DC Region, and made Inc. Magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30" list in 2013. The company is based in Reston, Virginia.
SOURCE VideoBlocks
VideoBlocks
CONTACT: Shane Russell, 5W Public Relations, srussell@5wpr.com, 646.430.5146
Wirepas Introduces the First Fully Automatic and Distributed Wireless Multi-Hop Mesh IoT Network in the Market
TAMPERE, Finland, October 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The Internet of Things (IoT) is riding high on top of the hype cycle. At Wirepas, a
disruptive new foundation for wireless mesh networks has been created and perfected.
Wirepas is proud to launch Pino[TM]- the first fully automatic and distributed Multi-Hop
Mesh IoT network in the market for Machine to Machine (M2M) and Wireless Sensor Network
(WSN) solutions.
The Wirepas Pino protocol stack is simply smarter: the network itself takes on tasks
that are much more challenging, if not impossible, to optimize centrally by a single
coordinator. With Pino, all network nodes can act independently and more efficiently.
External or central control simply cannot compete.
"There are several application-specific initiatives out there to improve IoT
platforms' scalability, robustness and ease of use. They work on solving problems that
originate from the lower protocol stack layers. We turned things around, and created a
completely new foundation from the bottom up. Our customers will be able to reduce their
life-time costs remarkably," says Teppo Hemia, Wirepas CEO.
Ville Kaseva, Wirepas CTO, explains the breakthrough: "Instead of using existing
protocols, we started with a clean slate. We took the requirements of low power mesh
networks, and analyzed which design choices at which protocol stack layers give the best
performance for the stack as a whole."
Pino's design follows high-level guidelines such as keeping all stack functionality
fully autonomous, local decision making distributed to the network, and locally
synchronous operation. The wireless medium is used efficiently in both time and frequency
domain. These characteristics result in exceptional scalability, reliability, robustness,
and energy-efficiency. Mr. Kaseva is confident: "We see Pino as the enabler platform for
IoT devices."
Pino is a true zero configuration network - installations, extensions, and maintenance
are all simple. Just power up the nodes and gateways and everything works, reliably
adapting to the environmental conditions. Due to unlimited scalability, both densely
populated networks and networks covering large geographical areas can be realized. All
network nodes, independent of the role, achieve battery-operated lifetime in the order of
years, even the routers.
The Pino protocol stack is completely hardware independent, finalizing the match to a
wide range of applications. Pino can use any open market 2.4 GHz and Sub-GHz chipsets.
This enables energy efficient indoor networks as well as city-wide networks with the use
of long range outdoor radios. Pino makes sure that the underlying hardware is always used
as efficiently as possible.
An extensive support tool package with a web tool for real-time network monitoring is
included.
Wirepas will be presenting its technology during European Utility Week in Amsterdam in
November. "We do have a few things up our sleeves by the EUW. You may want to watch our
moves," winks CEO Teppo Hemia.
Wirepas was established 2010 as a spinoff from the Technical University of Tampere.
The company has been quick to live up to its mission to provide world-class,
software-based, adaptive, all-market wireless low energy communication solutions to
connect Things to the Internet.
Contact details
Wirepas Oy, Kauhakorvenkatu 52, FI-33720 Tampere Finland. Info@wirepas.com
Teppo Hemia, CEO +358505610198, teppo.hemia@wirepas.com
Peregrine Semiconductor Enables a Dual-Band Architecture for DOCSIS 3.1 Devices
The UltraCMOS® PE42722 RF Switch Allows Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Vendors to Future Proof Their Devices To Meet the Strict Linearity Requirements of the DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Industry Standard
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: PSMI), founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, announces the UltraCMOS® PE42722, a high-linearity RF switch that enables a dual upstream/downstream band architecture in cable customer premises equipment (CPE) devices. By using a dual-band architecture, multi-service operators (MSOs) have the flexibility to offer their customers new and expanded services while CPEs can comply with the new DOCSIS 3.1 cable industry standard. MSOs also benefit from the switch supporting both DOCSIS 3.0 and 3.1, allowing for a simple and cost-effective transition to DOCSIS 3.1.
CPE devices, such as set-top boxes, cable modems and home gateways, have previously supported only one upstream and downstream band at a time. Until now, no switch has met the linearity requirements necessary to support a dual-band architecture. When upgrading to a different high-speed service plan, the customer currently is faced with the inconvenience of physically changing the CPE device to get the hardware necessary to support the higher upstream and downstream band requirements. The introduction of the PE42722 high-linearity switch marks the first time that dual upstream/downstream bands can reside in the same CPE device. Once CPE devices are equipped with the PE42722 switch, the exchanging of hardware will no longer be necessary.
"The PE42722 is a game changer for the cable industry," says Kinana Hussain, Peregrine's senior marketing manager. "By enabling a dual-band architecture, customers will be able to make a simple phone call to their cable service provider, who can then, 'with the flip of a switch', upgrade their customer's high-speed data service plan. The added bonus of also complying with the DOCSIS 3.1 standard makes this switch a must-have for all next-generation CPE devices."
An additional benefit of the PE42722 high-linearity switch is its compliance with the DOCSIS 3.0 and 3.1 cable standards. The cable industry faces the challenge of supporting the customer's increasing demand for more high-speed home data. In order to meet this rise in data consumption, the industry announced the DOCSIS 3.1 standard in Oct. 2013. These new DOCSIS 3.1 requirements put enormous pressure on the entire cable industry eco system, from CPE devices to the infrastructure. To ease the infrastructure transition to the higher speeds and eliminate the need to replace the CPE, these devices must incorporate the flexibility to accommodate multiple upstream/downstream frequency band definitions. To create a dual-band architecture, a switch must be placed directly at the cable modem (CM) connector before the filters and needs to comply with the stringent DOCSIS 3.1 CM spurious emissions requirements of -50 dBmV. Such a low spurious level requires the switch harmonic performance to be better than -115 dBc. The PE42722 is the only RF switch available today that can achieve these high harmonic requirements.
Features, Packaging, Pricing and Availability
Covering a frequency range of 5-1,794 MHz, the PE42722 readily supports an average input power greater than 65 dBmV. The switch's low insertion loss (0.3 dB at 1218 MHz) preserves noise figure and receiver sensitivity and achieves superior signal quality, along with providing high isolation of 40 dB at 612 MHz. The PE42722 also features a low current consumption of 130 µA, standard +1.8V and +3.3V logic support, a wide voltage supply range from 2.3 to 5.5V, and 1.5 kV ESD protection on all pins.
Offered in a 32-lead 5 mm x 5 mm QFN package, volume-production parts, samples and evaluation kits are available now. For 10K-quantity orders, each PE42722 switch is $3.38. To learn more, please visit the PE42722 press kit.
Product Specification
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Peregrine's PE42722 UltraCMOS(R) SPDT RF Switch
5-1,794 MHz
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Features:
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Supports DOCSIS 3.0/3.1
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High Linearity
High harmonic performance
2fo = -117 dBc @ 170
MHz
3fo = -134 dBc @ 170 MHz
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Low Insertion Loss
0.2 dB @ 204 MHz
0.3 dB @ 1218 MHz
0.7 dB @ 1700
MHz
0.85 dB @ 1794 MHz
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High Isolation
50 dB @ 204 MHz
40 dB @ 612 MHz
33 dB @ 1218 MHz
29 dB @ 1794 MHz
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High Input Power Handling
PIN,CW = 80 dBmV
PIN,Peak = 85 dBmV
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High ESD protection: 1.5 kV on all pins
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ABOUT PEREGRINE SEMICONDUCTOR
Peregrine Semiconductor (NASDAQ: PSMI), founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator), is a leading fabless provider of high-performance, integrated RF solutions. Since 1988 Peregrine and its founding team have been perfecting UltraCMOS® technology - a patented, advanced form of SOI - to deliver the performance edge needed to solve the RF market's biggest challenges, such as linearity. With products that deliver best-in-class performance and monolithic integration, Peregrine is the trusted choice for market leaders in automotive, broadband, industrial, Internet of Things, military, mobile devices, smartphones, space, test-and-measurement equipment and wireless infrastructure. Peregrine holds more than 180 filed and pending patents and has shipped more than 2 billion UltraCMOS units. For more information, visit http://www.psemi.com.
The Peregrine Semiconductor name, logo, and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation in the U.S.A., and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Editorial Contact:
Elizabeth Brown
Peregrine Semiconductor
Phone: 619.993.4648
pr@psemi.com
Samsung Canada Adds Powerful GALAXY Note 4 to Lineup of Devices
Pioneer of the large-screen smartphone, Samsung Canada reconfirms its leadership of the category with the launch of the GALAXY Note 4 and reimagined S-Pen
MISSISSUGA, ON, Oct. 14, 2014 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada, one of the leading suppliers of smartphones to Canadians and category creator of the Note series, announced today that its most powerful and innovative device to date, the GALAXY Note 4, will be available to Canadians beginning October 24(th). Featuring a superior viewing experience and powerful camera functionality, the GALAXY Note 4 provides users with one of the most unique, enjoyable and productive mobile experiences on the market. The device also adds something special to consumers' smartphone experience with its evolved S Pen(TM). Now Canadians can use the S Pen(TM) to add emotion, humour, clarity and style to their everyday tasks.
"Samsung Electronics pioneered the large-screen smartphone category through the introduction of the GALAXY Note series in 2011, and we remain the industry leader in this category," said Paul Brannen, Executive Vice President, Mobile Solutions, Samsung Canada. "The new GALAXY Note 4 introduces the most refined Note experience to-date by featuring innovative technology including the enhanced S Pen(TM) which allows Canadians to add more of themselves to their mobile experience."
Representing the fourth generation of Samsung Canada's renowned Note lineup, the GALAXY Note 4 features a brilliant screen, advanced photo technology for both front and rear cameras, battery and charging improvements, as well as S Pen(TM) advancements. The extraordinary 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) Super AMOLED® display creates a stunning viewing experience while the metal frame and soft textured body give the device a premium, stylish look and feel.
Noteworthy Features:
-- Add emotion with the S Pen(TM): With the reimagined S Pen(TM) featuring
2,048 touch pressure points, writing is more natural, allowing users to
easily handwrite e-mails and texts, capture and edit meeting notes as
well as add handwritten messages to their photos. Improvements to the S
Pen(TM) mean it works with comfort and precision that is now akin to a
computer mouse, making it easier to select and move information, resize
windows, and drag and drop between different apps.
-- Add clarity to your content: Samsung continues to refine the S Pen(TM)
experience with a more user-friendly Air Command functionality along
with other intuitive features such as Action Memo, Screen Write, Image
Clip and Smart Select allowing you to create and collect content.
-- Add your own style: The GALAXY Note 4 offers multiple, seamless
note-taking methods integrated with the S Note application. In addition
to typing and writing, the innovative Snap Note feature allows you to
take a picture of notes on a paper or a whiteboard, and then quickly and
easily convert to an S Note.
Powerful Performance. Powerful Productivity:
-- Do More than One Thing at Once: Due to its large screen, the refined
Multi Window feature helps Canadians multi-task more efficiently by
letting users choose how they access their applications with full, split
or pop-up screens.
-- Bigger Selfies for Bigger Moments: The GALAXY Note 4 is equipped with a
16 megapixel rear-facing camera featuring a Smart Optical Image
Stabilizer that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends
exposure time in dark settings. In addition, a 3.7 megapixel
front-facing camera with f1.9 offers a default 90 degree shooting angle
and up to 120 degree wide angle so users can get more friends and fun in
frame.
-- Power-Up Fast and Stay Powered: Never miss that important call or text
again. With the GALAXY Note 4's Fast Charging ability, you can recharge
quicker than ever. In addition, the Ultra Power Saving Mode¹ helps to
maximize battery life, even at 10% charge, you can still receive calls
and texts for up to 24 hours.
-- Keep the conversation going: Multiple microphones and an improved
speaker phone for better noise cancellation when speaking in loud
environments will help Canadians keep in touch. A built-in voice
recorder offers eight different directional voice tags and a selective
playback capability that allows users to isolate and listen to specific
voices in a group conversation.
-- Stay protected: The Galaxy Note 4 also offers an improved Fingerprint
Scanner, to secure personal data and the world's first UV sensor in a
mobile device.
Availability
The Samsung GALAXY Note 4 will be available in Charcoal Black and Frost White through major Canadian carriers and retailers starting on October 24, 2014. Additionally, pre-orders have begun. Please see carriers for more details.
¹ Ultra Power Saving Mode: Battery life will vary depending on power, applications settings and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.
Proximity, Barometer,
Hall Sensor, Finger
Scanner, UV, Heart
Rate Monitoring,
SpO2 (Dependent on
market)
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Memory Total memory 32 GB
Internal memory( ~25
GB available for user)
Up to 128GB External SD
3GB RAM
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Dimension 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm,
176g
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Battery Standard battery, Li-
ion 3,220mAh, Fast
Charging (Adaptive
Fast Charging & QC2.0)
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2G Battery Life Talk time Up to 36 Hours
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2G Battery Life Standby Time Up to 655 Hours
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3G Battery Life Talk time Up to 21 Hours
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3G Battery Life Standby Time Up to 649 Hours
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Battery Life: Music Playback Up to 73 Hours
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Battery Life: Video Playback Up to 12 Hours
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About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for young minded consumers everywhere through innovation, stylish design and premium experiences. Through relentless innovation and discovery, Samsung is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. As a result, Samsung has become a true leader in the technology industry. In 2013, Samsung was ranked #8 in the Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands while the Canadian arm was named as one of Strategy Magazine's 2013 Brands of the Year and Marketing Magazine's 2012 Top 10 Marketers of the Year in Canada. Globally, Samsung employs 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion.
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada
CONTACT: To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com. Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada or on Twitter @SamsungCanada.
TrackingPoint(TM) Introduces ShotGlass(TM), The First Wearable Tech For Hunting and Shooting
ShotGlass(TM), the Google Glass(TM) of hunting and shooting, enhances the precision-guided shooting experience via a built-in camera and high definition video display.
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TrackingPoint(TM), creator of the world's first and only Precision-Guided Firearm (PGF) systems, today announces the world's first weapon-integrated digital shooting glasses, ShotGlass(TM). The new digital shooting glasses allow you to routinely make extraordinary shots from around corners, covered positions, over walls and behind trees. ShotGlass(TM) includes a video camera, microphone, and a high-definition video display, that automatically records high definition videos of your hunting and shooting experiences.
"ShotGlass(TM) is similar to Google Glass(TM) but optimized for shooting sports," said TrackingPoint CEO John Lupher. "The innovative shooting glasses have an aggressive high-tech posture and connect wirelessly to TrackingPoint's Precision-Guided Firearm's. ShotGlass(TM) can even record the excitement of your voice when you make an astonishing shot on a moving trophy at extreme distance."
ShotGlass(TM) has four primary uses:
1. Shooting around corners. Shoot from completely protected positions from
behind trees or around corners when necessary to remain unexposed to the
target.
2. Increase situational awareness. When you are zoomed in on a target with
your Precision-Guided Firearm, the view in ShotGlass(TM) can remain
zoomed out. This permits you two unique fields-of-view on the same shot.
3. Video/Voice Recording. ShotGlass(TM) can record everything you are
seeing and saying. With the same capabilities as a GoPro(TM),
ShotGlass(TM) videos can download directly to smart devices for sharing
with friends, family and social media.
4. Collaborative shooting and mentoring. Friends or family can wear
ShotGlass(TM) while others are shooting. They can see exactly what the
shooter is seeing and share the same experience. Fathers can mentor
children by guiding them to the proper whitetail. Professional hunters
can see exactly what target their client is engaging and direct the
client to the desired target and to the actual desired point-of-impact.
In battle, a spotter wears ShotGlass(TM) to direct their sniper to the
desired target in real-time under high battle stress.
ShotGlass(TM) is simple to use. Put them on like any other glasses and get ready to experience high-definition displays showing exactly what the TrackingPoint Precision-Guided Firearm is pointing toward. Now engage your target without actually looking through the Precision-Guided Firearm. You can shoot from a completely covered position without exposing your position. Hit a wild boar at 900 yards from behind a tree with only the PGF and shooting hand exposed. Tag-and-Shoot an entire pack of wild boar without being detected.
"Wearable tech, designed to enhance the shooting and hunting experience, changes the way you experience the sport," said TrackingPoint CEO John Lupher. "ShotGlass(TM) adds an element to hunting and shooting that is beyond belief."
Technical Specifications
-- Wide Screen WQVGA display (Image appears as if on a 30" HD Display)
-- High contrast and brightness
-- Power saving sleep mode
-- Optical control buttons - control even with hunting gloves on
-- HD Camera
-- Speaker and Microphone
Accepting pre-orders now for delivery in March, ShotGlass(TM) is available for $995 to TrackingPoint Precision-Guided Firearm owners. ShotGlass(TM) is free of charge with the purchase of your Precision-Guided Firearm prior to November 30, 2014. For more information visit http://www.Tracking-Point.com/ShotGlass.
About TrackingPoint
TrackingPoint based in Austin, Texas created the first Precision-Guided Firearm, a revolutionary new shooting system that puts fighter jet lock-and-launch technology in rifles, enabling anyone to make extraordinary shots on moving targets at extreme distances. http://www.tracking-point.com.
EZ Trading Computers Releases New Upgraded Viper X99 and Radical X99 Computers to Meet Trader Demand for Increased Power and Speeds
EZ Trading computers, the leading supplier of super fast and reliable computers for trading, releases upgraded models of their Viper and Radical Trading Computers supplying their customers with the processing speeds necessary for success.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In their continuous effort to provide traders with the ultimate power and speed, EZ Trading Computers is the first ever to release a faster and more powerful computer for trading called "Viper X99" and "Radical X99."
With the new Intel Haswell-E 6 Core i7-5930K, The Viper X99 has averaged between 15% faster speeds (3.7GHz and up to 4.2GHz with Turbo Boost and Proprietary Adjustments) than the Intel i7-4930K. This new model of the Viper line allows day traders to use technology as a tool to continuously achieve successful trades.
The Radical X99 has also seen a significant increase in speed and power. The new design of the X99 model has the Intel 8 core i7-5960X Extreme installed. This powerful processor benchmarks at a whopping 21,000: 280% higher than the minimum benchmark for trading.
"When Intel released these two new processors, we took the opportunity to find every way to create the highest possible speed outputs in our new Viper X99 and Radical X99," said EZ Trading Computer's COO, Russ Hazelcorn who is also known as Eddie Z. "We are always striving to create the best possible computers for trading. Both of these models have the ability to handle the massive amounts of real-time data that the markets generate. Traders face a huge amount of unnecessary risk when trading on an underpowered machine. The biggest issue in doing this is facing slippage. This is when traders enter a trade to buy or sell and the price they get filled at is different from what was expected. Our new X99 models in the Viper and Radical will allow traders of all types to harness the speed and power they need to handle literally hundreds of indicators over multiple time periods without the slightest chance of slippage," explained Eddie Z.
About EZ Trading Computers:
EZ Trading Computers is a leading trading computer hardware company offering a one-stop shop for traders looking for ultimate trading system. The company specializes in super low prices, unique payment plans and extra long product warranties. The company has several programs where traders can actually get their computers for free via rebates. The company has built custom trading computers and complete trading system setups for forex traders, stock traders, futures traders, day traders, private equity funds, as well as hedge funds. To find out more about EZ Trading Computers, visit http://www.tradingcomputersnow.com.
Contact:
Russ Hazelcorn aka Eddie Z
EZ Trading Computers
800-387-5250
Low Cost JEDEC Protocol Compliance Analyzer Validation of DDR3 and DDR4 Protocol and Timing Parameters
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MemCon -- Teledyne LeCroy, the worldwide leader in high speed I/O analysis and protocol test solutions, today announced its new Kibra 480 Compliance Analyzer. New DDR4 enabled systems are now available in the market. As these DDR4 enabled systems begin to proliferate, compliance testing becomes increasingly important. DDR4 doubles the speed of its predecessor DDR3, making compliance and validation more challenging. Teledyne LeCroy offers a unique low cost solution for DDR3 and DDR4 protocol compliance test.
The Kibra 480 Compliance Analyzer provides DDR memory developers, implementers and integrators a cost effective solution to verify and validate that their DDR memory design meets JEDEC compliance parameters. Supporting either DDR3 or DDR4, the Kibra 480 Compliance Analyzer can be set up in minutes and is quick and easy to use. A unique probing technique eliminates the need for time consuming calibration. Immediate feedback on violations allows users to quickly validate that their memory system meets JEDEC timing compliance and also allows rapid identification and elimination of any problem areas. Capturing the Command Address and Control bus, the Kibra 480 Compliance Analyzer can quickly identify timing issues associated with the JEDEC defined speed bins.
The Kibra 480 Compliance Analyzer comes with 4GB of recording memory allowing for long recording capability, and will trigger on any defined violation. JEDEC violations can be loaded based on the defined speed bin of the system under test, or modified by users for custom timing parameters. Over 50 timing and protocol violations are continuously monitored across two (2) DIMMs per channel, four (4) ranks per DIMM and eight (8) banks per rank for DDR3 or four (4) bank groups per rank and four (4) banks per bank group for DDR4. This allows for simultaneous compliance monitoring of over 3200 potential violations across up to 64 banks of memory.
Designed to support a multitude of DIMM options, the Kibra 480 Compliance Analyzer can be used with UDIMM, RDIMM, LRDIMM as well as all flavors of SODIMM, including DDR3 SOUDIMM with ECC and DDR3 SORDIMM.
Currently available and starting at $15,950.00 USD, the Kibra 480 Compliance Analyzer can also be upgraded with additional features to give full protocol and timing analysis as well as performance monitoring, virtually eliminating the need for a high cost logic analyzer.
About Teledyne LeCroy
Teledyne LeCroy is a leading manufacturer of advanced test instruments that measure, analyze, and verify complex electronic signals. The Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes and protocol test solutions used by electronic design engineers in a wide range of application and end markets. Teledyne LeCroy is based in Chestnut Ridge, NY. For more information, visit Teledyne LeCroy's website at teledynelecroy.com.
About JEDEC
JEDEC brings manufacturers and suppliers together to participate in more than 50 committees and subcommittees, with the mission to create standards to meet the diverse technical and developmental needs of the industry.
JEDEC's collaborative efforts ensure product interoperability, benefiting the industry and ultimately consumers by decreasing time-to-market and reducing product development costs.
JEDEC publications and standards are accepted throughout the world, and are free and open to all.
JEDEC is accredited by ANSI and maintains liaisons with numerous standards bodies throughout the world.
Barracuda Delivers New Features and Flexibility for Cloud-Connected and Private Environments with Barracuda Backup version 6.0 and the New Barracuda Backup 995
Barracuda Ranked Number One for 10th Consecutive Quarter in Integrated Purpose-Built Backup Appliances Shipped
-- Barracuda Backup version 6.0 introduces a new local operation and
management function.
-- The new Barracuda Backup 995 offers customers a high-capacity appliance
with 72 TB usable storage capacity and a 32 TB suggested backup volume.
-- Barracuda ranked number one for 10(th) consecutive quarter in integrated
purpose-built backup appliances shipped in the IDC Worldwide
Purpose-Built Backup Appliance (PBBA) Tracker, Q2, September 2014.
-- Barracuda Backup is part of the company's Data Protection Plus strategic
initiative and offers integrated local and offsite data backup and
disaster recovery plus "Unlimited" cloud storage and fast restores. Data
Protection Plus Overview: http://cuda.co/dppreview
Now generally available, Barracuda Backup version 6.0 includes Local Control, a new management option for organizations that manage data across their own facilities to address unique regulatory and business requirements. Additionally, Barracuda has expanded the existing Barracuda Backup model line to include Backup 995. The new solution provides further purchasing flexibility by better aligning Barracuda Backup with the data protection and recovery demands of small and medium-sized organizations.
"Barracuda's storage business continues to grow, as evidenced by IDC's most recently published PBBA Quarterly Tracker that placed Barracuda once again at number one in Integrated PBBA units shipped with an estimated 41% market share," said Rod Mathews, GM Storage, Barracuda. "Barracuda Backup version 6.0 is representative of the continued progress we've made in our storage business."
Barracuda Backup version 6.0 highlights include:
-- Local Control: New management option for both administration and
replication in isolated backup infrastructure environments.
-- LiveBrowse for Microsoft Hyper-V: File-level recovery for Hyper-V
VHD/VHDX images, allowing granular file and folder restores without
having to mount the entire virtual disk.
-- Backup and Recovery: Backup Agent support for Microsoft SQL 2014.
-- Offsite Replication: Configuration backups for site-to-site replication
and health notifications for site-to-site replication per-destination
rate limits for replication to more than one offsite location.
"Barracuda Backup's Local Control coupled with site-to-site replication provides a secure method for companies to privately manage their backup infrastructures," said Todd Miller, Director of IT, Millar, Inc. "This approach provides a great alternative for customers who are not quite ready to adopt the cloud."
Barracuda Backup 995 includes 72 TB of usable storage, fitting well between the 36 TB Barracuda Backup 990 and the 112 TB Barracuda Backup 1090.
Resources
For more information on Barracuda Backup version 6.0 and Barracuda Backup 995, please visit http://cuda.co/bkup
451 Research, Impact Report "Barracuda upgrades storage portfolio, acquires C2C for email archiving" by Dave Simpson, September 12, 2014: http://cuda.co/uda2
Pricing and Availability
Barracuda Backup version 6.0 is available immediately at no additional charge to existing customers on current platforms with an active Energize Updates subscription. Barracuda Backup list price starts at $999 USD for the appliance and list price of $199 USD for Energize Updates. An optional Instant Replacement service featuring priority replacement of failed hardware and complimentary hardware refresh every four years is available starting at list price of $219 USD per year. International pricing and availability vary by region.
About Barracuda Networks, Inc. (NYSE: CUDA)
Barracuda (NYSE: CUDA) provides cloud-connected security and storage solutions that simplify IT. These powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions are trusted by more than 150,000 organizations worldwide and are delivered in appliance, virtual appliance, cloud and hybrid deployments. Barracuda's customer-centric business model focuses on delivering high-value, subscription-based IT solutions that provide end-to-end network and data security. For additional information, please visit barracuda.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the availability and functionality and performance of Barracuda Backup solutions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and that could cause the Company's results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could materially affect the Company's business and financial results are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update the forward-looking information to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date of this press release.
Cambium Networks Announces Wi-Fi Mode Of Operation For ePMP(TM) 1000
Software enhancement offers accelerated network migrations, and new services such as hotspots, video surveillance and sensor connectivity
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks(TM), a global leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced the release of software releases 2.3 and 2.4, which include support for Wi-Fi mode of operation to enable accelerated network migrations, Multicast support, lower latency and 5 and 10 MHz channel bandwidth options.
Software release 2.3 will be exhibited at Cambium Networks' booth #125 at WISPAPALOOZA, October 13-17, 2014, along with two new products, ePMP Force 110 PTP and ePMP Force 110.
Wi-Fi mode allows ePMP subscriber modules to be installed in any existing point-to-multipoint network, and communicate with any access point in Wi-Fi mode. This capability can be used to upgrade any network without interrupting network services, thereby accelerating network migrations.
"With the release of Wi-Fi mode, you can now upgrade your network without a complete forklift. The new software available for ePMP 1000 opens up new opportunities for customers to offer addition services such as video surveillance, Wi-Fi hotspots and connection to sensors," said Sakid Ahmed, senior director of engineering, Cambium Networks. "We will continue to evolve the ePMP platform to ensure we can support our customers' media- rich applications and offer them best-in-class solutions."
Software release 2.3 makes its debut with the ePMP Force 110 PTP and the ePMP Force 110, which can be configured as a subscriber module or access point. This release incorporates the latest updates to eCommand(TM) and eFortify(TM), which help monitor the network and handle interference.
Multicast support is also included in release 2.3, which allows network operators to dedicate the best data rate for IPTV subscribers so non-users aren't adversely affected by this bandwidth-intensive application. Also included in 2.3 is a second Ethernet port ideal for attaching a video camera for CCTV or Wi-Fi hotspots.
Key features in Release 2.3 - available for BETA users
-- 5 and 10 MHz channel support
-- Wi-Fi subscriber module mode of operation
-- Command Line Interface (CLI) Access Support
-- Prioritization of management traffic
-- Networking feature: VoIP priority with VLAN
-- Networking feature: support for multicast
Key features in Release 2.4 - available in December 2014
-- ETSI DFS 1.7 Support
-- Low latency: 2 ms in PTP mode
The ePMP platform includes:
-- ePMP 1000 Integrated Radio
-- ePMP 1000 GPS Sync Radio
-- ePMP 1000 Connectorized Radio
-- ePMP 1000 Sector Antenna
-- ePMP 1000 Reflector Dish
Additional information:
Download release 2.3 BETA software: ePMP Software
Download the product spec sheet: ePMP Force 110 PTP, ePMP Force 110
To find out more about Cambium Networks(TM) go to http://www.cambiumnetworks.com, or follow @CambiumNetworks on Twitter and like us on Facebook for industry updates.
About Cambium Networks:
Cambium Networks is a leading global provider of wireless broadband solutions that connect the unconnected. Through its extensive portfolio of reliable, scalable and secure wireless broadband point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) platforms, Cambium Networks makes it possible for all service providers; enterprises; governmental and military agencies; oil, gas and utility companies; Internet service providers; and public safety networks to build powerful, easily sustainable communications networks. The company currently has over four million of its access and backhaul radios deployed in thousands of demanding networks in more than 150 countries. Headquartered outside Chicago and with R&D centers in the U.S., Ashburton, U.K. and Bangalore, India, Cambium Networks sells through a range of trusted global distributors. For more information, visit: http://www.cambiumnetworks.com and http://www.connectingtheunconnected.org.
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Redington India to Offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in India Friday, October 17
GURGAON, India, October 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Redington India today announced it will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest
advancements in iPhone history, beginning Friday, October 17 in 5,000 retail locations
across India. iPhone 6 will be available starting at INR 53,500 and iPhone 6 Plus will be
available starting at INR 62,500.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history, featuring
two new models with stunning 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays, and packed with
innovative technologies in an all-new dramatically thin and seamless design that is still
comfortable to hold and easy to use. Both models are better in every way and include: the
Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for
blazing fast performance and power efficiency; advanced iSight and FaceTime HD cameras;
and ultrafast wireless technologies.
The new iPhones include iOS 8, the biggest release since the App Store, featuring a
simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features,
predictive typing for Apple's QuickType keyboard and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes
the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud
Drive, so you can store files and access them from anywhere.
"iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the best smartphones ever created," said Puneet
Narang, SBU Head, Redington India Ltd. "We are confident the new iPhones will result in
the biggest launch ever for any smartphone in India."
Pricing and details for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus:
Model MRP
iPhone 6 16GB INR 53,500
iPhone 6 64GB INR 62,500
iPhone 6 128GB INR 71,500
iPhone 6 Plus
16GB INR 62,500
iPhone 6 Plus
64GB INR 71,500
iPhone 6 Plus
128GB INR 80,500
Redington provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for all categories of information
technology products (PCs, PC building blocks, networking, software and enterprise solution
products) and consumer and lifestyle products (telecom, digital lifestyle products,
entertainment products and digital printing machines) to over 100 international brands and
relationship with major brands have been for years.
With its corporate office in Chennai, it has 56 sales locations, 70 owned service
centers and 292 partner service centers across India. In addition, through its
subsidiaries both in India and overseas, Redington has 78 Sales offices, 104 warehouses
and 109 own service centres and 310 partner centers. A team comprising of over 2200 highly
skilled and committed professionals helps the Company deliver its products and services to
every corner of the country.
Media Contact: Jayashree Maji, jayashree@image-publicrelations.com, 011-42223222, for
Redington India Limited
Detroit-based maker of handcrafted slot-car tracks premieres in 2014 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Slot Mods USA, a Detroit-based company that builds exquisitely detailed, handcrafted slot-car racing tracks, hits the big-time this holiday season with the premiere of a $300,000 Slot Mods USA track in the 2014 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. The 88th edition of the annual luxury wish book features everything from Swarovski crystal ornaments to Maserati sports cars.
Slot Mods USA also is expected to make its live television debut on NBC's "Today" Show on Wednesday.
Founded in 2009 by entrepreneur David Beattie, Slot Mods USA has grown from a basement business to a global enterprise, building handmade, 1/32-scale wooden electric slot-car tracks for wealthy buyers from around the world, including racing legends Bobby Rahal and Tony George.
Slot Mods USA tracks have been featured in numerous publications and at events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Los Angeles auto show.
"Slot Mods USA is the latest in analog racing," says owner Beattie. "It's about bringing people together to race and have fun. Our goal is to deliver works of art and create a memorable racing experience for every single racer that runs our tracks."
Starting at $75,000 (plus shipping and installation), the 12- by 20-to-30-foot tracks take cues from many of the world's legendary racetracks including Le Mans, Monaco, Mid-Ohio, Laguna Seca, Riverside, Road America and Watkins Glen, complete with elevation changes, banked corners, real aluminum Armco guardrails, signage, bridges, iconic buildings, foliage, and other unique elements. Period-correct slot cars, pit crews and grandstands, along with integrated in-track cameras that display the action on mini-screens, immerse slot-car enthusiasts into the on-track action.
The Slot Mods USA item in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, titled the Slot Mods USA Ultimate Slot Car Raceway and priced at $300,000, includes a re-creation of the buyer's fantasy track along with an inaugural race night party co-hosted by racing legends such as Vic Elford and David Hobbs. Neiman Marcus is donating $3,500 to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, which supports youth arts education, for every Slot Mods USA Ultimate Slot Car Raceway purchased.
About Slot Mods USA:
Founded in 2009 by David Beattie, Slot Mods USA designs and handcrafts custom wooden electric slot car tracks at its 5,500-square-foot facility in the Detroit suburb of Clinton Township, Mich. Slot Mods USA tracks have been featured in numerous publications, including Autoweek, Automobile, Hammacher Schlemmer, Hot Rod, Octane, Road & Track, Robb Report and Wired, and on programs such as Jay Leno's Garage and The Discovery Channel's "Daily Planet."
Find Slot Mods USA at:
Web: http://www.slotmods.com
Facebook: Slot Mods USA
YouTube: slotmodsusa