Diebold Enhances ATM Design, Security -- Inside and Out -- for More Secure, Cost-Efficient and Reliable Operation
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As technology continues to advance, consumers expect a higher level of accessibility in virtually all facets of their lives â including banking. For institutions confronting these expectations, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is delivering --- with the new5500 series of automated teller machines <http://www.diebold.com/products-services/atm-self-service/terminals/full-function-cash-dispenser/Pages/5500-series.aspx> (ATMs). This new series of cash dispensers delivers on the need for around-the-clock ATM availability, lower total cost of ownership, best-in-class security features and advanced technologies that offer a comprehensive suite of solutions.
The 5500 series helps institutions address a number of key business objectives:
* Manage risks with progressive security features. To enhance security at the ATM, Diebold'sActivEdge⢠<http://www.diebold.com/products-services/atm-self-service/terminals/atm-security-features/Pages/activedge-secure-card-reader.aspx>, the industry'sfirst anti-skimming card reader that prevents all known forms of skimming <http://news.diebold.com/press-releases/diebold-stops-atm-fraudsters-in-their-tracks-with-worlds-most-secure-anti-skimming-card-reader.htm> â the most prevalent type of ATM crime â is standard on the series. Additional features, such as biometric finger vein readers, security camera provisioning, encryption technology, monitoring services and more, offer the most comprehensive security solutions and services available in the market. * Drive efficiencies for around-the-clock ATM availability and lower cost of ownership. Diebold's newly developed dispenser technology, ActivDispenseâ¢, improves the ATM's uptime while optimizing dispensing performance. ActivPower⢠intelligent power management system, further decreases downtime by controlling power on individual modules during servicingâavoiding the need to power down the entire unit. In addition, total power consumption is reduced by as much as 60 percent, which lowers the total cost of ownership for institutions and reduces environmental impact. * Delight its customers.  Through advanced security features, as well as the 5500 series' modern design, 15-inch high-definition touchscreen display, vibrant color collections, mobile-ready functionality and optional two-wayConcierge Video Services <http://www.diebold.com/products-services/atm-self-service/software/channel-management/Pages/concierge-video-services.aspx>⢠capabilities, consumers' needs are met with anytime, anywhere banking access. "Institutions have been clear in the necessity to build efficiencies and lower costs while still delighting their customers with leading-edge, secure technologies and stellar service â even in challenging environments," saidFrank A. Natoli, Jr., executive vice president and chief innovation officer, Diebold. "The 5500 series delivers on what institutions need and what consumers want. It's a perfect example of how we're realizing our vision to drive collaboration and purposeful innovation to get meaningful solutions to market quickly."
Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a global leader in providing innovative self-service technology, security systems and related services. Diebold has approximately 16,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered nearCanton, Ohio, USA. Visit Diebold atwww.diebold.com <http://www.diebold.com/>Â or on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DieboldInc <http://twitter.com/DieboldInc>
Capdase Turns a New Page in Electronics Accessories Industry
HONG KONG, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Capdase, a pioneer and trendsetter in the electronics accessory industry, is unveiling its latest products for BlackBerry Passport, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which are bound to redefine the gadget experience and enhance users' lives. A far cry from the low-quality, mass-produced bargains seen in the market, Capdase sets itself apart with its stringent quality control and a seamless production line that ultimately translates into customer satisfaction.
<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20141010/8521405891-b> Capdaseâs ultra-slim Mystery case comes in a transparent back cover adorned with an enchanting embossed pattern to showcase the elegance of every woman. New Product Line-Up for BlackBerry Passport, iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus
As an official partner of the BFB (Built for BlackBerry) Program, Capdase has especially launched The Sider Classic and Upper Classic Series that are made to seamlessly connect users to their BlackBerry Passport without compromising functionality over style.
Created with fashion-forward and highly customizable functionalities, the highly-anticipated iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Collections feature the all-new product lines Mystery, Chic, Meteor, Sider Slim, Sider Eternity and Xpose Plus, offering gadget enthusiasts a revolutionary sensory and visual experience with a strong touch of femininity and luxury.
The Mystery Series perfectly portrays elegance and grace in a new light. An enchanting embossed back cover, along with a copper or pearl white pouch, adds charm and uniqueness to your iPhones.
All Geared Up for International Expansion
With over ten years of history in the industry, Capdase is ramping up efforts to strengthen its global presence. With its first flagship store inIndonesia in sight, Capdase sets the bar high by officially entering the retail market and providing customers with an unparalleled hands-on experience that allows us to listen and respond to customer needs.
Capdase has also recruited two industry veterans Bruce Annis and Charles Wong as our VP of Sales and Marketing inEurope and the Middle East, and Director of Sales and Marketing inNorth America in a bid to forge closer ties with global retailers and wholesalers and further reinforce the brand's presence in the competitive landscape of electronics accessories.
About Capdase
Founded in 2003, Capdase came about with the original concept of creating a "Case" for the "PDA", which were combined to form its name "CaPDAse". Now with a presence in 57 countries, Capdase is known for delivering a wide range of innovative solutions and its partnerships with the world's leading smartphone companies.
Microchip Introduces World's First Development Platform With 2D Multi-touch and 3D Gestures
BANGKOK, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP),a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced the expansion of its Human Interface Input Sensing Solutions portfolio with the introduction of the3DTouchPad <http://www.microchip.com/get/RL1J>, a PC peripheral and world's first development platform for 2D multi-touch and 3D gestures.
The 3DTouchPad reinvents input sensing by adding free space gesture recognition to projected-capacitive multi-touch as a compelling development platform and reference design. The 3DTouchPad is the first development platform that combines 2D multi-touch and 3D air gesture input focused on the PC/peripheral market. The 3DTouchPad provides robust and innovative 3D gesture recognition utilising Microchip's GestIC® technology that offers a detection range of up to 10 cm for 3D gestures, along with Microchip's highly responsive projected-capacitive 2D multi-touch solution supporting up to 10 touch points and multi-finger surface gestures. The 2D multi-touch is enhanced by Microchip's new capacitive touch-screen line driver, MTCH652, which was also announced on 8 October.
The new 3DTouchPad includes driverless, out-of-the-box features for Windows® 7/8.X and OS X®, 3D air gestures, advanced multi-touch performance including surface gestures, and a free downloadable GUI and SDK/API package tailored for developers. The possibilities for this technology also expand beyond the PC market and computer touch pads to include hands-free sanitary products, home automation, remote controls, game controllers, wearable devices and automotive applications.
 "Microchip's 3DTouchPad provides an industry-first blend of 2D multi-touch and 3D air gesture recognition to promote innovative and intuitive designs in input sensing applications," saidFanie Duvenhage, director of Microchip's Human-Machine Interface Division. "This production ready development kit with free GUI and SDK provides Microchip customers with all the tools necessary to create innovative 2D and 3D input devices to enable advanced human-interface designs."
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered inChandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website athttp://www.microchip.com/get/GUUW <http://www.microchip.com/get/GUUW>.
Note: The Microchip name and logo, GestIC, and mTouch are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in theU.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
Infortrend Launches EonStor DS 1024B Small Form Factor and High Density Storage for SMBs
TAIPEI, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® (Public TPE: 2495) today announced the release of EonStor DS 1024B RAID systems. Featuring a high density small form factor (SFF), the systems accommodate 2.5" drives to reduce space and energy requirements. They join the EonStor DS 1000 series, which brings enterprise features at entry-level prices aimed at SMBs.
EonStor DS 1024B systems feature 24 bays for 2.5" drives, resulting in high density that meets the global trend towards more storage at lower space and energy requirements, a demand especially felt by SMBs. Based on energy-efficient 2.5" drives, EonStor DS 1024B models pack 432TB per array with added expansion enclosures (also for 2.5" drives), consume less power during operation, run cooler, and take up less space than comparable 3.5" systems.
EonStor DS 1024B systems support advanced enterprise-class data services not typically addressed by storage in their price segment. Services include optional 4-tier automated storage tiering to leverage SSD performance and better utilize capacity based on data and application importance. For enhanced security, systems support self-encrypting drives (SED) and remote replication disaster recovery. Snapshot, volume copy/mirror, thin provisioning and other services are included by default.
"Our successful EonStor DS 1000 series shows there is great demand for affordable enterprise storage, and the next step is high density SFF offerings. Like all models in the series, these support diverse enterprise-class data services that were traditionally beyond the reach of many SMBs," commented Thomas Kao, Senior Director of Product Planning at Infortrend.
For more details on EonStor DS 1024B systems, please click here.
About Infortrend
Founded in 1993, Infortrend Corporation (Public TPE: 2495) is a leading provider of high performance networked storage solutions focusing on quality, reliability, choice, and value. Fueled by technological expertise and system-level knowledge, Infortrend storage has been widely deployed in various demanding applications by users across commercial and industrial markets. Core brands include the ESVA, EonStor DS, EonStor, and EonNAS product families. For more information, please visit http://www.infortrend.com.
Infortrend®, ESVA®, EonStor®, SANWatch®, and EonPath® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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iMusicTech Launches Innovative 3D Surround Sound System Product - iMusic Combo, Offering Revolutionary Sound Experience
HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â Leading audio and video hardware and software expert, iMusicTech Ltd.("iMusicTech"), has introduced a revolutionary 3D Surround Sound System ("3DS3") product, iMusic Combo, at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2014, running from 13-16 October.
iMusic Combo is a portable audio system embedded with 3DS3 technology, exceptional for restoring the sound source and reproducing it with the same fidelity of the recording process. Similar to those expensive home-theatre systems such as 5.1, 7.1 or 9.2 surround sound system in sound performance, iMusic Combo offers an impressive surround sound experience at a friendly price and with less space. It is a dynamic combination of a headphone amplifier, a PC USB sound card, and a pre-amplifier for any audio system. Despite its small size, it can operate up to six hours continuously after being fully charged.
3DS3 is a revolutionary sound processing technology developed by iMusicTech. The origin of 3DS3 is based on military sonar system technology. Submarines emit sound waves to disrupt the detection by sonar by confusion of the type of sound sources and their position. To tackle this problem, an extensive database of sound sources and formulas for calculation is created in order to locate the submarine precisely. After a couple of decades, iMusicTech has successfully applied this technology to music processing.
In tandem with iMusic Combo, iMusic Forte Duo is a pair of speakers equipped with a 1.5" driver. Not limited by its size, it can deliver powerful bass and at the same time harmonize the clarity of the mid-tones and highs.
Mr. Kenneth Chau, CEO of iMusicTech,said, "iMusicTech was founded by a group of experts in IT, music and electronics industry and is dedicated to music-related products. Today, we are excited and proud to achieve another milestone with the debut of iMusic Combo embedded with the revolutionary 3DS3 technology, offering a sensational sound experience to music lovers."
About iMusicTech Ltd.
iMusicTech Limited was founded in 2008 and is an information technology company inHong Kong. In the past six years, iMusicTech has striven to develop music related innovative technology, not only in the field of software development but also on hardware, with recognition from the industry. In 2012 and 2013, iMusicTech has successfully extended its reach beyondAsia and earned international recognitions; the company has won multiple international awards such as Gold Medal and Prize of the Ministry of National Education Romania for Geneva Inventions 2013; National Business Incubation Association Incubation Awards; Outstanding Incubator Client - Technology Category. iMusicTech is devoted to developing and expanding towards global markets, and in 2013 two subsidiaries were established in USA andJapan for business development.
Capdase Turns a New Page in Electronics Accessories Industry
HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Capdase, a pioneer and trendsetter in the electronics accessory industry, is unveiling its latest products for BlackBerry Passport, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which are bound to redefine the gadget experience and enhance users' lives. A far cry from the low-quality, mass-produced bargains seen in the market, Capdase sets itself apart with its stringent quality control and a seamless production line that ultimately translates into customer satisfaction.
New Product Line-Up for BlackBerry Passport, iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus
As an official partner of the BFB (Built for BlackBerry) Program, Capdase has especially launched The Sider Classic and Upper Classic Series that are made to seamlessly connect users to their BlackBerry Passport without compromising functionality over style.
Created with fashion-forward and highly customizable functionalities, the highly-anticipated iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Collections feature the all-new product lines Mystery, Chic, Meteor, Sider Slim, Sider Eternity and Xpose Plus, offering gadget enthusiasts a revolutionary sensory and visual experience with a strong touch of femininity and luxury.
The Mystery Series perfectly portrays elegance and grace in a new light. An enchanting embossed back cover, along with a copper or pearl white pouch, adds charm and uniqueness to your iPhones.
All Geared Up for International Expansion
With over ten years of history in the industry, Capdase is ramping up efforts to strengthen its global presence. With its first flagship store in Indonesia in sight, Capdase sets the bar high by officially entering the retail market and providing customers with an unparalleled hands-on experience that allows us to listen and respond to customer needs.
Capdase has also recruited two industry veterans Bruce Annis and Charles Wong as our VP of Sales and Marketing in Europe and the Middle East, and Director of Sales and Marketing in North America in a bid to forge closer ties with global retailers and wholesalers and further reinforce the brand's presence in the competitive landscape of electronics accessories.
About Capdase
Founded in 2003, Capdase came about with the original concept of creating a "Case" for the "PDA", which were combined to form its name "CaPDAse". Now with a presence in 57 countries, Capdase is known for delivering a wide range of innovative solutions and its partnerships with the world's leading smartphone companies.
Fonesalesman Launches N4 PWRcard for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
LONDON, October 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Fonesalesman Brings out the First internal Qi Receiver for the Samsung
Galaxy Note 4 with Pre-orders starting Today, Qi Receiver for Samsung Galaxy Alpha on the
horizon
Fonesalesman is proud to become the very first provider of an internal wireless
charging solution for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 users in the form of the N4 PWRcard. After
the successes with the company's Samsung Galaxy S5 Qi charging receiver S5 PWRcard, comes
the N4 PWRcard from Fonesalesman.
N4 PWRcard is a Qi wireless receiver for your Samsung Galaxy Note 4. All New, Yet
Instantly Familiar; the product brings seamless wireless charging to the phone, with
minimal fuss. It provides unobtrusive experience, allowing you to enjoy your phone as
usual, without compromising any of its vital functions. The need to constantly open up the
port covers disappears as well. With the N4 PRWcard, your great phone just got even
greater.
Unlike the original Samsung solution - a Qi-compatible replacement back cover, which
renders most cases on the market unusable all while costing a premium, the N4 PWRcard will
disappear behind the original back cover.
Using the PWRcard is a simple affair - the user attaches it to the battery of the
Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and hides the receiver behind a battery cover and/or a case, no
matter original or custom; most covers and cases work with the N4 PWRcard. The N4 PWRcard
requires a Qi charging pad to operate. Fonesalesman's own Koolpad & Koolpuck charging
pads, and the First Ever Completely Wireless Power Bank, QiStone+, are perfect companions
to your Galaxy Note 4. With the N4 PWRcard attached, you will be able to make sure you're
able to top up the charge at your convenience.
"We're very excited to be the first to bring this critically important solution to the
market for Samsung Galaxy Note 4", said Bavan Palasanthiran, founder of Fonesalesman, "Our
expertise in bringing great wireless charging experiences for both Samsung Galaxy S5 & the
Note 3 allowed us to advance even further and bring a perfect solution for the Samsung
Galaxy Note 4".
He further added, "In addition to bringing out the N4 PWRcard, we are also working on
a Qi Receiver solution for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, which should be out soon."
For a limited time only, as a Pre-Order special offer, the N4 PWRcard will be
available at an attractive price of $29.99, with RRP of $34.99.
About Fonesalesman:
Fonesalesman is determined to make the world without wires a reality to its customers.
They are responsible for the First Ever Completely Wireless Power Bank, QiStone+,
top-of-the-line Qi chargers with Kool technology built-in, KoolPad and KoolPuck,
game-changing wireless charging receiver for iPhone called iQi Mobile (compatible with the
latest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus) and the thinnest receiver for Samsung Galaxy S5, S5
SlimPWRcard.
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers can now purchase the Huawei Ascend Mate2 4G LTE on Newegg, the leading electronics-focused e-retailer in North America. The device is offered online at http://www.newegg.com/store/Huawei-Device-USA-Inc in both black and white colors, and retails for $300.00 USD. There is no sales tax for customers outside of California, Indiana, New Jersey or Tennessee. Consumers who purchase the device also receive one reverse charge cable, free of charge.
Since its launch, the Ascend Mate2 has received critical acclaim for its powerful quad-core 1.6 GHz processor and a long-lasting 3900mAh lithium polymer battery that lets you enjoy a half-day of web surfing on a single charge. Featuring unique power-saving technology that improves performance by more than 30 percent versus other smartphones in its class, a single charge can let you: stream three movies in a row, surf the web for 12 hours, talk for 25 hours, or listen to 100 hours of music. The Ascend Mate2 is like a hybrid of bests: the best battery, the best screen, the best selfie experience - all rolled into one.
About Newegg Inc.
Newegg Inc. is the leading electronics-focused e-retailer in the United States. It owns and operates Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com) which was founded in 2001 and regularly earns industry-leading customer service ratings. The award-winning website has more than 25 million registered users and offers customers a comprehensive selection of the latest consumer electronics products, detailed product descriptions and images, as well as how-to information and customer reviews. Using the site's online tech community, customers have the opportunity to interact with other computer, gaming and consumer electronics enthusiasts. Newegg Inc. is headquartered in City of Industry, California. The Newegg Hybrid Center is located at 18045 Rowland St., City of Industry, CA 91748.
About Huawei Consumer Business Group
As at the end of 2013, Huawei's products and services are deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices and cloud services. With more than 20 years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners, Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.
For more information, visit Huawei Consumer BG online: consumer.huawei.com/us
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ASUS Zenfones: Your Style, Your Control - Mobility in Style
MUMBAI, October 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Zenfone, a brand-new high-value smartphone series introduced by ASUS, offers a choice
of screen sizes from 4 to 6 inches and is available in an array of striking colors. It
features ZenUI, a sublime new user interface that's exclusive to ASUS smart devices. With
simplified icons and menus, a selection of themes beautifully designed to match the device
colors and a clever What's Next feature that helps users keep track of their lives, ZenUI
is the irresistible front end of these irresistible new devices and proof that fantastic
functionality can have a friendly face.
Zenfone 4 (A400CG) - thin, light and powerful for energetic lifestyles
Zenfone 4 has a gorgeous 4-inch display and a powerful 1.2GHz Intel(R) Atom(TM) Z2520
processor with Intel(R) Hyper-Threading Technology, making this a smartphone that never
leaves the user waiting for a response.
With two built-in cameras including a 5-megapixel main camera for capturing great
everyday photos and fun selfies, a slimline design with a low weight of just 115g and in
five vibrant colors - Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow,
Zenfone 4 is a great-value handset for young people who demand the perfect companion for
their mobile lifestyles. The ASUS Zenfone 4 comes for Rs. 5,999.
Zenfone 4 (A450CG)
ASUS Zenfone 4 - A450CG is new variant 4.5-inch smartphone which is priced lucratively
at Rs. 6,999. Asus Zenfone 4 A450CG comes with all the innovative features that the
Zenfone Series has introduced to the masses. It supports a 4.5-inch 854*480, Corning
Gorilla 3 display, 8-megapixel rear camera, Battery 1750 mAh and Android KitKat 4.4.
ASUS has also added enhanced Android apps to every Zenfone devices, making life even
simpler for users. The ASUS-enhanced email app, for example, allows messages to be read by
thread - making it much easier to keep track of conversations. In the web browser, Smart
Reader Mode automatically adjusts the background tone to reduce eye-strain, while the
Gallery app has an enhanced online synchronization.
In its quest to introduce appropriate device for each segment, ASUS is affirmative
that further broadening their range will reiterate their focus in the country and their
promise to deliver the incredible. The company presently has 4 variants in the market
which have received path breaking response from the Indian market.
Zenfone 5 - combines a spacious HD display with a highly portable design
Zenfone 5 has a spacious 5-inch IPS panel that delivers superb high-definition (HD)
1280 x 720-pixel resolution and comes in a stunning design that tapers to just 5.5mm at
its thinnest edge. Exclusive ASUS PenTouch and GloveTouch technologies increase Zenfone
5's display sensitivity, making it possible to use the device with any stylus or even a
gloved hand - so frustrations about how and when users can interact become a thing of the
past.
Zenfone 5 has a fast, energy-efficient Intel(R) Atom(TM) Z2560 processor running at
1.6GHz and also benefits from a brilliant 8-megapixel PixelMaster main camera with image
stabilisation. This couples a backside-illumination (BSI) sensor and wide-aperture f/2.0
lens with exclusive ASUS PixelMaster technology to capture digital photographs that more
than match those snapped by many dedicated digital cameras. Its 2-megapixel front camera
takes sharp selfies.
Zenfone 6 - perfectly blends productivity and entertainment on a beautiful 6-inch HD
screen
Zenfone 6 also offers an HD display that measures a fantastic six inches across the
diagonal - allowing users to see much more of what they want. Like Zenfone 5, the
brilliant Zenfone 6 display features GloveTouch and PenTouch technologies - so users can
operate the device with gloved hands or any stylus. It also has a powerful Intel(R) Atom
(TM)Z2560 processor running at 1.6GHz.
Zenfone 6's large screen is complemented by ASUS SonicMaster audio technology with
virtual surround sound via headphones for a truly immersive entertainment experience when
watching movies or playing games.
Zenfone 6 also includes a 13-megapixel main camera that similarly benefits from
exclusive ASUS PixelMaster technology, and a 2-megapixel front camera for selfies and
high-resolution video calls that look just great.
ASUS Zenfone 4 A400CG comes for Rs. 5,999/-
ASUS Zenfone 4 A450CG comes for Rs. 6,999/-
ASUS Zenfone 5 comes for Rs. 9,999/-
ASUS Zenfone 6 comes for Rs. 16,999/-
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 revolutionising the PC industry with its Eee PC(TM). ASUS has more than
12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company
revenue for 2013 was approximately US$14 billion.
Media Contact: Komal Tomke, komal_t@ASUS.com, +91-9818520082, ASUS India
Sony DADC New Media Solutions Unveils Innovative Channel Creation Service Ven-ue to Allow Content Creators & Distributors to Build Immersive OTT Experiences
Enlists Ooyala and RightsLine to Deliver Comprehensive Storytelling, Content Streaming & Rights Management Services for Differentiated Content Channels
MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony DADC New Media Solutions today unveiled Ven--ue(SM), its new immersive channel creation service. Ven--ue is designed to enable content creators and distributors to build Over-The-Top (OTT) consumer channels with layered storytelling and exclusive content for fan bases of movie franchises, television series, bands, games, and more. Unique to the industry, Ven--ue will combine Sony DADC's supply chain expertise with Ooyala's multi-device video streaming capabilities and analytics, alongside RightsLine rights management services to deliver a comprehensive OTT solution. From initial rights and avails of content to behavior and performance analytics, content owners and distributors will be given the ability to engage fans and monetize content with differentiated consumer experiences.
"Ven--ue was designed to give content owners and distributors the ability to deliver a consumer experience that is equally unique and immersive, while remaining economical and accessible," said Andy Shenkler, EVP, Strategy and Operations, Sony DADC New Media Solutions. "By uniting supply chain services with fan engagement in a simplified, fully integrated, all-in-one turn-key solution, Ven--ue grants both large and small organizations the ability for their in-house teams to streamline the process of creating channels and easily manage their consumer experiences with limited expertise in this space."
Ven--ue joins Sony DADC's industry-leading digital marketing and content monetization services portfolio, which offers immersive consumer experiences and numerous website and mobile solutions to market, promote and monetize content. Ven--ue services is planned to include the following: asset and inventory management, media servicing and fulfillment, rights management, localization, integrated ad insertion, fan engagement, digital marketing services, campaign management, consumer storefronts, consumer behavior analytics, and merchandise monetization. Ven--ue's innovative user interface will be designed to allow content owners and distributors to manage their multi-device experiences with an intuitive, visual, and 'consumer-type' content management system with drag and drop capabilities that eliminate the need for extensive customer training. Customers will be able to easily assess their content rights and availability, manage content workflows, and leverage deep analytics across commerce and performance enabling greater monetization and commercial activities.
About Sony DADC New Media Solutions
Sony DADC New Media Solutions provides complete digital supply chain solutions to power a new era of media consumption. Major film studios, broadcasters, music labels, game companies, software providers, and other content providers rely on us for innovative technology to keep pace with rapidly evolving consumer demand and emerging multichannel distribution models. Our market insight, proven expertise across both physical and digital media, and strategic partnerships throughout the industry enable us to provide unmatched end-to-end services that deliver the speed, efficiency, and quality required by today's digital media businesses and the audiences they serve. For more information, please visit http://www.newmedia.sonydadc.com.
About Ooyala
Ooyala delivers personalized video experiences across all screens and is a leader in online video management, publishing, analytics and monetization. Ooyala's integrated suite of technologies and services gives content owners the power to expand audiences through deep insights that drive increased viewer engagement and revenue from video. Companies using Ooyala technology include Univision, Foxtel, Comedy Central, NBC Universal, Telstra, ESPN, Telegraph Media Group, Telefonica, The North Face, Rolling Stone, Dell, Sephora and Yahoo! Japan. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Ooyala has offices in New York City, London, Sydney, Tokyo and Guadalajara, Mexico. The company works with premier reseller and technology partners throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.ooyala.com.
About RightsLine
RightsLine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Critical Mass Studios Inc. RightsLine is the world's only software as a service rights management platform and powers many of the leading companies across the media and entertainment ecosystem. They provide content owners, distributors, and users with a complete set of software tools to manage their library, track expirations, deal with rights conflicts, and ultimately allow companies to increase library utilization. For more information, visit http://www.rightsline.com.
Capdase Turns a New Page in Electronics Accessories Industry
HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Capdase, a pioneer and trendsetter in the electronics accessory industry, is unveiling its latest products for BlackBerry Passport, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which are bound to redefine the gadget experience and enhance users' lives. A far cry from the low-quality, mass-produced bargains seen in the market, Capdase sets itself apart with its stringent quality control and a seamless production line that ultimately translates into customer satisfaction.
<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20141010/8521405891-a> Capdase's exqCapdaseâs exquisite Upper Classic and Sider Classic series has a modern and sleek look and is designed to precisely fit the BlackBerry Passport. Â
<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20141010/8521405891-b> Capdaseâs ultra-slim Mystery case comes in a transparent back cover adorned with an enchanting embossed pattern to showcase the elegance of every woman. New Product Line-Up for BlackBerry Passport, iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus
As an official partner of the BFB (Built for BlackBerry) Program, Capdase has especially launched The Sider Classic and Upper Classic Series that are made to seamlessly connect users to their BlackBerry Passport without compromising functionality over style.
Created with fashion-forward and highly customizable functionalities, the highly-anticipated iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Collections feature the all-new product lines Mystery, Chic, Meteor, Sider Slim, Sider Eternity and Xpose Plus, offering gadget enthusiasts a revolutionary sensory and visual experience with a strong touch of femininity and luxury.
The Mystery Series perfectly portrays elegance and grace in a new light. An enchanting embossed back cover, along with a copper or pearl white pouch, adds charm and uniqueness to your iPhones.
All Geared Up for International Expansion
With over ten years of history in the industry, Capdase is ramping up efforts to strengthen its global presence. With its first flagship store inIndonesia in sight, Capdase sets the bar high by officially entering the retail market and providing customers with an unparalleled hands-on experience that allows us to listen and respond to customer needs.
Capdase has also recruited two industry veterans Bruce Annis and Charles Wong as our VP of Sales and Marketing inEurope and the Middle East, and Director of Sales and Marketing inNorth America in a bid to forge closer ties with global retailers and wholesalers and further reinforce the brand's presence in the competitive landscape of electronics accessories.
About Capdase
Founded in 2003, Capdase came about with the original concept of creating a "Case" for the "PDA", which were combined to form its name "CaPDAse". Now with a presence in 57 countries, Capdase is known for delivering a wide range of innovative solutions and its partnerships with the world's leading smartphone companies.
Sony Expands Hi-Resolution Audio Line with Three New Headphones, Portable Headphone DAC/Amplifier and Headphone Cables
DENVER, Oct. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Further continuing the commitment to bring premium High-resolution audio to consumers everywhere, Sony today introduced an expanded range of portable audio options to enjoy Hi-Res sound on-the-go. This includes three new headphones -- the MDR-Z7 headband type Hi-Res Headphones, MDR-1ADAC Hi-Res Headphones with Integrated DAC/Amplifier, and XBA-Z5 Hi-Res In-Ear Headphones-as well as the PHA-3 Portable Headphone DAC/ Amplifier, and several headphone cables including models engineered with Kimber Kable®.
Sony has made it possible to enjoy music at a higher sound quality by applying unique audio technologies that brings listeners closer to the spirit and intent of the artist's original performance. These new headphone models and cables further the desire to equip consumers with the best portable products possible to enjoy a fully immersive, hi-res audio experience.
"By continuing to expand our Hi-Res audio line, we continue to push the envelope and offer the best Hi-Res products for our customers to elevate the listening experience beyond their normal expectations," said Takumi Sasaki, director of Sound. "Our new Hi-Res headphones and PHA-3 Portable Headphone Amplifier are great examples - as are the new line of Headphone cables, some of which were created in close collaboration with Kimber Kable® to achieve the best playback suitable for Hi-Res audio."
MDR-Z7 Hi-Res Headphones
The MDR-Z7 headphones meld ultra-responsive audio performance, a solid, thoughtfully designed aluminum structure and lush, ergonomic, enfolding comfort for an unparalleled listening experience. The relatively large 70 mm HD drivers deliver a sound wave similar to that of a loudspeaker, ultimately distributing a highly natural sound from super-low bass response to ultra-sonic frequencies, and providing the listener with an immense feeling of space to 'feel the air' as if they were listening to music in a live venue. Lightweight and responsive Aluminum-coated Liquid Crystal Polymer diaphragms also provide uniform sound production across all frequencies without coloration.
Additionally, the Z7 features a 4-wire structure that uses separated ground cables to minimize crosstalk between left/right channels and supports balanced audio connectors while silver-coated OFC cable strands reduce signal transmission loss. The MDR-Z7 also includes a balanced output cable (2m) for improved signal separation with the option of plugging into a compatible, audio amplifier, such as the new Sony PHA-3.
Made in Japan, the MDR-Z7 exudes quality and precision workmanship. The pressure-relieving, ergonomic urethane ear pads were designed using the latest 3D sewing in order to keep the square shape of the internal cushion from crushing or hardening. There's also an Inward Axis structure that utilizes a slanted swivel axis design to bring the pads closer to your ears, for improved stability, better bass response and long-term comfort.
MDR-1ADAC Hi-Res Headphones with Integrated DAC/Amplifier
The newly created MDR-1ADAC headphones enable listeners to experience the best from multiple digital audio devices. The 1 ADAC can also play both PCM (at up to 192 kHz /24-bit) and DSD (at up to 5.6 MHz) music files directly, without the need of an external decoder. Additionally, its built-in S-Master HX(TM) digital amplifier reduces noise and distortion across all frequencies, and reproduces each track in outstanding detail. The MDR-1ADAC headphones support PCM 192 kHz/24 bit, and DSD 2.8MHz/5.6MHz - New 40mm aluminum coated liquid Crystal Polymer HD drivers also deliver frequency response up to 100kHz. *1
The new MDR-1ADAC headphones also come with multiple-inputs and the cables that are necessary to connect to a smartphone, portable audio player or PC. In order to accelerate the Hi-Res experience, Sony has created several different cables for direct connection - including the specially developed thin and flexible USB connecting cable, the Digital connecting cables specifically for Walkman® and Xperia® devices, an exclusive iOS Lightning connector cable as well as a conventional audio connecting cable. Plus its built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 7.5 hours of continuous playback. When the battery runs low, you can continue to enjoy your music in a conventional manner.
Digital cable for Xperia(R)(1.2m) Xperia(R)
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Digital cable for Walkman(R) (1.2m) Walkman(R)
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Lightning connector cable(1.2 m) iPod,iPad and iphone
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Micro USB cable(1.5m) PC
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XBA-Z5 Hi-Res In-Ear headphones
Similarly to the MDR-Z7 headband type headphones, the new XBA-Z5 in-ear headphones are also Balanced Audio Capable and take full advantage of dedicated left and right channel connectivity for improved separation loss and a stellar listening experience.
Its compact in ear design consistently delivers Hi-Res audio reproduction via its newly developed, Linear Drive Balanced Armature technology which utilizes a more symmetrical design for enhanced waveform reproduction.
The XBA-Z5 incorporates 16mm dynamic driver units with Aluminum-Coated LCP diaphragms also enable more lifelike sound, with rich, deep bass response and its ultra-compact, lightweight magnesium housing, has the necessary rigidity and preventing vibration for listening to music anywhere on-the-go.
The Z5's easily adjustable ear-hanger design with Shape-memory resin also enables secure and comfortable fit, while significantly lowering sound leakage. Plus it includes 2 pairs of detachable cables for both balanced and unbalanced connections, making it ideal for use with the Sony PHA-3 Portable Headphone Amplifier.
PHA-3 Portable Headphone DAC/Amplifier
Sony's new PHA-3 portable DAC/Headphone amplifier lets consumers enjoy their favorite Hi-Res digital music in a whole new way. It utilizes balanced audio outputs with dedicated left and right channels to deliver an optimized listening experience. Plus using ESS Technology, Inc. ES9018 D/A converter the PHA-3 offers outstanding audio performance of dynamic range.
Whether at home or on-the-go, the PHA-3 can decode virtually any PCM (up to 384 kHz/32bit) or DSD (up to 5.6MHz) audio source, for maximum flexibility. You can also use Sony's exclusive DSEE HX(TM) technology to up-scale low resolution audio sources (MP3, AAC, ATRAC, and WMA) to achieve higher music quality.
Flexible connectivity maximizes the personal audio experience no matter the input source - smartphone, portable audio player, PC or other analog devices. The PHA-3 uses durable materials: compact aluminum to enclose the delicate circuitry from internal or external interference, front bumpers which protect the volume knob & headphone connectors from external impact, and recessed control switches which help to reduce the chance of accidental access during playback. The internal rechargeable battery provides approximately 5 hours of balanced audio playback when connected via USB, or up to 28 hours of playback when connected using the analog, 1/8" stereo input.
Headphone Cables including Kimber Kable® Collaboration Models
As the performance of Sony headphones have improved over recent years, the demand for headphone cables that deliver high-fidelity headphone audio reproduction has also increased - urging Sony to provide more advanced and diversified cables for customers.
Sony is introducing a series of unique headphone MUC-B cables in pursuit of further high-quality sound playback suitable for High-Resolution music. These headphone cables, engineered in partnership with Kimber Kable® namely for use with the MDR-Z7 ultimate Hi-Res headphone include: the MUC-B12SM1 High-Performance Portable Audio Headphone Cable (1.2m with 1/8" stereo connectivity), the MUC-B20BL1 High-Performance Balanced Audio Headphone Cable (2.0m with balanced stereo L/R connectivity), and the MUC-B30UM1 High-Performance Connecting Cable (3.0m with 1/3" stereo connectivity). Each of these cables was engineered in collaboration with Kimber Kable® to deliver one-of-a-kind cables that ensure an outstanding Hi-Res experience.
Ray Kimber, inventor, engineer and entrepreneur of Kimber Kable®, expressed his sentiment around the collaboration by stating, "Sony is known for their excellent headphone and speaker quality and, since 1979, Kimber Kable® has been known for creating high performance cables. Working in tandem with Sony, we're now able to create the best sound experience possible through the use of the highest quality materials possible - it has been wonderful to watch unfold."
The 8-wire braided headphone cable was designed in close collaboration with Kimber Kable®, utilizing their braiding technology and high performance cable expertise. Braided cables naturally reject outside interference, reduce intra-conductor sonic degradation and result in lowered noise floor and optimized electrical parameters. Additionally, the cables engineered with Kimber Kable® utilize a 4-core structure with separated grounds -- which improve the stereo separation and balance audio fidelity. The design is a perfect balance of fidelity, flexibility and durability that has never been achieved in the industry before.
Additionally, Sony is introducing the MUC-S20BL1, MUC-S30UM1 and MUC-S12SM1 cables all use a multi-gauge conductor and twisted pair cable structure which twist hot and cold signal lines with each other, resulting in a reduced loss of signal transmission. The influence of the current noise caused by external magnetic fluxes that go through the cable is also reduced through this twisted pair structure, resulting in High-Resolution sound with a sense of presence. These Sony cables utilize a 2-layer conductor composed of silver-coated OFC (Oxygen Free Copper), resulting in smooth high note frequency reproduction that minimizes signal transmission loss & sound deterioration. The MUC-M20BL1 and MUC-M12SM1 Sony cables similarly utilize the Silver-coated OFC and Multi-gauge conductor structure - but differentiate themselves through the use of a Star Quad cable structure. By applying a twisted 4-pole structure, the magnetic flux caused by signal current is cancelled and the current noise influence from outside is reduced, resulting in a rich, stable sound that reproduces the air of the original recorded atmosphere. MUC-S cables are designed for the MDR-1A and the MUC-M cables are designed for XBA-Z5.
Pricing and Availability
MDR-Z7 Hi-Res Stereo Headphones will be available in October for a suggested retail price of $699.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MDR-1ADAC Hi-Res Stereo Headphones will be available in December for a suggested retail price of $399.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
XBA-Z5 Hi-Res, in-ear headphones will be available in October for a suggested retail price of $699.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
PHA-3 Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier will be available in October for a suggested retail price of $999.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MUC-B12SMI High-Performance Portable Audio headphone cable engineered with Kimber Kable® will be available in November for a suggested retail price of $229.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MUC-B20BL1 High-Performance Balanced headphone cable engineered with Kimber Kable® and the MUC-B30UM1 High-Performance headphone cable engineered with Kimber Kable® will be available in November for a suggested retail price of $249.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MUC-S20BL1 connecting cable will be available for a suggested retail price of $109.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MUC-S30UM1 connecting cable will be available for a suggested retail price of $109.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MUC-S12SM1 connecting cable will be available a suggested retail price of $99.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MUC-M20BL1 connecting cable will be available for a suggested retail price of $119.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
MUC-M12SM1 connecting cable will be available for a suggested retail price of $109.99 at Sony stores and other authorized dealers nationwide.
All the new cables will be available in November. For more information on all models listed above, visit store.sony.com.
BitYota enables new unified Data collection and processing from 3rd party APIs, NoSQL databases and delivers streamlined Analytics
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Warehouse Service (DWS) provider BitYota today announced latest release of its flagship DWS for Big Data analytics. This update delivers the platform's data collection framework, an in-database processing pipeline for ELT (extract-load-transform), enhanced resource management and platform-specific improvements to further boost analytics performance. The new capabilities provide greater power, versatility and convenience to one of the industry's leading platforms for multi-structured data analytics.
"Some of the most valuable data available today comes from external sources such as 3(rd) party analytics APIs. With this new version of our Data Warehouse Service, BitYota offers users the ability to bring data in from numerous external sources, process it using their custom business rules and immediately begin interrogating data in multiple structures, using industry-standard SQL query language, all from within the DWS" said Dev Patel, CEO, BitYota.
The new DWS version also offers a range of features and upgrades that provide new performance and flexibility:
-- BitYota's data collection framework is providing a unified way to funnel
data from a wide variety of upstream 3rd party API sources like Mixpanel
and Flurry and NoSQL databases like MongoDB for real-time analysis.
BitYota is making its MongoDB and Mixpanel extract plugins with source
code available through its public Git Repository
(https://github.com/bityota-support/downloads). These are available for
use under the Apache 2.0 license, enabling users to modify code for
their use in their environment.
-- The ability to build a custom data pipeline using SQL within the DWS
that can be run on a schedule. By using standard SQL or user-defined
functions, customers can now leverage the true benefits of
Extract-Load-Transform (ELT) to extract and load the data in its raw
form and use the powerful BitYota massively parallel-processing (MPP)
engine for data transformations such as data quality checks,
aggregations on data arrival boundaries, creation of cubes, and other
data manipulation tasks directly in the DWS. Since no external data
pipelines need to be built, users are able to make business decisions on
insights much faster as data in available in minutes instead of hours,
while also reducing cost, complexity and operational steps.
-- Availability of compute and storage groups manageable by end users.
Building on BitYota's unique capability to separate and elastically
grow/shrink compute and storage nodes within a cluster, this feature
collects BitYota instances running on these nodes into discrete storage
or compute groups that can be assigned to individual users or business
roles. This eliminates resource contention between long and short
running jobs and enables better allocation of resources to improve
performance and ability to meet service-level agreements (SLAs)
-- Numerous performance improvements that enable faster loads, queries,
scan and join optimizations as well as improved aggregation and
exploration directly on semi-structured JSON. Our customers have seen
performance improvements in the range of 20% to 40%.
-- The BitYota DWS is now available in multiple new configurations. An
entry-level free node with up to a 1TB of storage and more powerful
Premium and Enterprise offerings that can scale up from 6TB to 100s of
TBs, creating multiple affordable price/performance points to scale your
DWS as your needs and usage grows.
"At CloudOn, we believe in a human-first design philosophy, the core of which lies in delivering delightful experiences," said Jay Zaveri, Chief Product Officer, CloudOn, a cloud storage provider enabling users to create, review and share files from any device. "Over 80 million documents have been created and edited on CloudOn and our ambition has always been to provide a gesture-first experience so we can push the boundaries on mobile content creation in ways that were never possible. In order to do so, we have to crunch data on 1 billion user actions (collected as raw JSON) every quarter that inform us on how we can fulfill this bold promise. BitYota serves as a cost-effective, high performance data warehouse that enables us to analyze raw session data from millions of users in seconds. A traditional analytics system just wouldn't work given the price and the flexibility we need. We load data into BitYota every hour, store, and explore this raw data. We look deep into user behavior with complete ease, and run ad-hoc queries, for example understanding churn and usage funnels, all using SQL over native JSON."
Availability
This release of BitYota's DWS is immediately available at no additional cost. For more about BitYota and its cloud-based DWS, visit http://www.bityota.com.
About BitYota
BitYota is a Data Warehouse Service in the Cloud for multi-structured data, designed from the ground up for fast, low-latency analytics on data from multiple upstream databases and applications. Founded in 2011 by executives and senior engineers with 35+ years of big data experience at Yahoo, Oracle, Veritas/Symantec, Informix, BMC and Microsoft, BitYota is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. For more information, visit http://www.bityota.com.
Kronos America, LLC and Reebok® Introduce New Watch Collection for Men and Women
Collection Inspired by Reebok's Classic, Retro, Vintage and Fitness Designs Including Iconic Pump, Vintage Nerd and Z1G Styles
MIAMI, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kronos America, LLC, in partnership with Reebok(®), one of the world's most recognized athletic brands, unveiled its newest watch collection for men and women. Inspired by Reebok's focus on a fitness lifestyle, the collection features classic, retro, vintage and iconic designs that capture the brand's essence and history with styles such as Pump, Vintage Nerd, Warm Up, Icon, Block Party and Workout Z1G.
"We are thrilled to introduce the Reebok Watch Collection," said Christian Jamin, CEO of Kronos America, LLC. "It's an honor to work with such an iconic brand and bring a new, diverse line of both functional and fashionable pieces that capture the essence of Reebok to consumers and brand enthusiasts everywhere."
In keeping with the Reebok brand, the collection features vibrant colors like warrior black, orange, radiant blue, lemon zest and deep red for men, and white, tonic turquoise, lady pink, deep purple, apricot and animal patterns for women. All watches include a rubber or silicone strap, with certain styles featuring gold-plated or stainless steel bracelets, as well as stone detail.
"It's an exciting time for Reebok and partner Kronos America, LLC to launch our latest watch collection," said Linne Kimball, Head of Licensing at Reebok. "We are always looking for ways to expand the depth of products for our consumers and the new range is both fashion-conscious and functional, inspired by some of Reebok's most iconic styles."
The current Reebok watch collection includes 56 pieces with 15 different styles including Pump, Vintage Nerd, Icon Drop Rad (Medium and Large), Icon Drop Rad Bling, Icon Roar, Icon Rush, Workout SZ1, Workout Z1G, Razzle Razzle Bling, Icon Rush Chrono, Warm Up (Medium and Large), and DI-R Block Party (Medium and Large).
The line will be sold at Reebok FitHubs and select Macy's, JCPenney, Kohl's, and Bon-Ton stores, as well as on Reebok.com, Macys.com, JCPenney.com and Kohls.com beginning in October 2014. Prices for the line range from $49.95 to $149.90.
Champion Unveils 'My Phone 65' Exclusively on E-commerce Portals
NEW DELHI, October 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
This Festive Season Get Technology in Budget With Champion 'My Phone 65'
New Delhi-based mobile handset manufacturer, Champion today unveiled its latest budget
Phablet 'My Phone 65' for the Indian market. 'My Phone 65' which runs on Android 4.2.2
JellyBean operating system is available at a discounted price of Rs 4,999.
The handset features a 16.51cm (6.5) capacitive touchscreen and is powered by a 1.2
GHz dual core processor. This smartphone is powered by 2800mAh battery, which is expected
to deliver 4 hours of talk time and 62 hours of standby time. This phone supports 3G SIM
WCDMA 2100. With 5 MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera, the handset also has 4GB
internal memory, which can be expanded up to 32GB of storage unit.
Other significant features include Wifi, GPS and G SENSOR.
Kapil Wadhwa, Director, Champion Computers Pvt. Ltd., said, "For our customers, 'My
Phone 65' will be exclusively available on e-commerce portals like Snapdeal, Flipkart,
Naaptol, etc. Needless to say, this phone offers the best in technology at a great price."
Key Specifications of 'My Phone 65':
- Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
- 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
- 16.51cm (6.5) Capacitive Touch Screen
- 3G SIM WCDMA 2100
- Dual Camera Front 2MP + Back 5 MP
- WiFi, G-Sensor
- Internal Storage 4GB
- Memory Expandable upto 32GB
- GPS
- 2800mAh Long Battery Life
About Champion Computers Pvt. Ltd.
An ISO 9001:2008 and 14001 certified, Champion Computers is a 25-year-old company,
which has emerged as a major constituent of the Indian IT and communications industry,
selling a wide range of products under the brand name of 'Champion'. Headquartered in New
Delhi, the brand enjoys a strong brand salience among channel partners across the country
through its strong nationwide distribution network.
We recognize the 'technological obsolesce factor' and keep pace with the ever-changing
international scenario. Our strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has
been recognized by platforms like CHIP - Best Value Award, WD Excellence Award and DQ Week
Tomorrows Leaders Award.
Recently, we have entered into a strategic alliance with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL), the oldest and largest communications service provider in India, to cater to the
ever-growing ICT needs of today's tech-savvy consumer.
The Allwinner A33 combines four Cortex-A7 cores with Mali400MP2 graphics to deliver excellent system performance with extremely low power consumption. Priced around$4, the A33 also features 1080p video process, an integrated MIPI DSI controller, integrated Hi-Fi audio codec and Allwinner's SmartColor display technology,among other features, and is touted to be the most cost-efficient quad-core tablet processor <http://www.allwinnertech.com/plus/view.php?aid=398>. Since its announcement in June this year,the Allwinner A33 has been chosen by global tablet ODMs & OEMs, and has shipped over a millionunits <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yNbaHBj6wA>.
In terms of tablet specifications, the HP Tablet 7 G2 comes equipped with a quad core 1.2 GHz Allwinner A33 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage plus a MicroSD card slot, a 7.0-inch 720p screen, GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. The HP 8 G2 has a 7.85-inch screen with a 1,024x768 pixel screen, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage plus a MicroSD slot, stereo speakers, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity. Both devices run Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
This is not the first Allwinner - Hewlett Packard collaboration with the aim of providing high performance tablets at affordable price points. Besidesthe HP 7 G2 and HP 8 G2, HP unveiled a couple of well-reputed tablets powered by Allwinner's processors in the past year, includingthe HP 7 Plus, the Compaq 8 and others, each favored by millions of tablet users worldwide.
Allwinner Technology is a leading fabless design company dedicated to smart application processor SoCs and smart analog ICs. Its product line includes multi-core application processors for smart devices and smart power management ICs used by brands worldwide.
With its focus on cutting edge UHD video processing, high performance multi-core CPU/GPU integration, and ultra-low power consumption, Allwinner Technology is a mainstream solution provider for the global tablet,Internet TV, smart home device, automotive in-dash device, smart power management, and mobile connected device markets.
Allwinner Technology is headquartered in Zhuhai, China.
Skylanders Trap Team(TM) on Store Shelves now - Franchise That Pioneered the Toys-to-life Category Introduces Another Groundbreaking Innovation
SANTA MONICA, California, October 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Capture Evil, Unleash Good! Skylanders Trap Team Lets Fans Trap and Play as
Villains
Skylanders Trap Team Revolutionizes the Gaming Industry, Offering the Full
AAA Console Experience on Both Tablet and Console -- for the First Time Ever
To celebrate the launch, a team of 'SkyTrappers' played Skylanders Trap Team
at 12,500 feet (2.5 miles) above the Earth; during a free-fall skydive that reached speeds
of 122mph and captured an in-game villain
Behold, Portal Masters! Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) is pleased to announce that Skylanders Trap Team
[http://www.skylanders.com ] is officially available at major retailers in Europe today on
Xbox 360(TM) and Xbox One(TM) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft,
PlayStation(R) 3 and PlayStation(R) 4 computer entertainment systems, Nintendo's Wii(TM)
system, Nintendo's Wii U(TM) system, and a completely unique adventure available on the
Nintendo 3DS(TM) hand-held system. The launch of Skylanders Trap Team also ushers in the
complete console gaming experience on Tablet[1], introducing a Starter Pack that supports
iPad(R), Kindle Fire and Android tablets.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
"The franchise was built on a foundation of creativity and innovation," said Eric
Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "And with Skylanders Trap Team, we're taking that
tradition of innovation to new heights. For the last three years we've allowed kids to
bring their toys to life in a video game, and this year, we're letting them reach into the
game, and pull characters out into the physical world by letting players trap and play as
the villains. Skylanders Trap Team is also the first console game to simultaneously bring
the entire AAA experience to tablet devices. Overall, we think Skylanders Trap Team
represents our most magical innovations yet. But most importantly, it's just a great
game."
To mark the moment Skylanders Trap Team lands at retailers in Europe, an intrepid team
of 'SkyTrappers' - were the first people in the world to trap a virtual villain while
freefalling from 12,500 feet above earth and travelling at speeds of 122 miles per hour.
The latest installment of the franchise that pioneered the Toys-to-Life genre is
already poised to become one of the top family games this holiday.
The game, continues to lead and evolve the category with Skylanders Trap Team by
letting fans seek out and defeat the most wanted villains in all of Skylands, pull them
out of the game and into living rooms by capturing them in magical Traps. Once they've
defeated the villains, players will be able to place a Trap into the new Traptanium
Portal[TM] to capture them. Players can then send villains back into the game where they
can play as them to fight for good, reversing the magic. They will also be able to hear
the villains inside the Traps, an innovation that truly brings life to toys.
To celebrate the launch, Portal Masters also visited some of the most iconic landmarks
on Earth to ensure they are safe from the villains of Skylanders; bad guys were trapped in
front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, in a capsule on the London Eye, up the Kampenwand
mountain in Germany, below the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles and overlooking the Sydney
Opera House.
Skylanders Trap Team introduces heroes known as Trap Masters that wield powerful
Traptanium(TM)weapons used to defeat Skylands' most notorious villains including Kaos, as
well as brand new Core Skylanders characters and reposed fan-favorite Skylanders
characters. The game also features a variety of elementally aligned Traps with unique and
interesting designs. In addition, Skylanders Trap Team welcomes Skylanders Minis, 16 small
but powerful Skylanders now fully playable, who join the battle against Skylands' most
nefarious villains. Coming to fans worldwide on November 1, Eon's Elite collectors' toys
feature never-before-seen decoration with a distinct, metallic finish and a golden base
that sets them apart from other Skylanders toys.
Skylanders Trap Team is compatible with more than 175 unique toys from all previous
games -- Skylanders SWAP Force(TM), Skylanders Giants(TM) and Skylanders Spyro's
Adventure(R)-- every character also will be able to defeat and trap villains using
Traptanium Traps, providing fans more ways to enjoy their collections.
About the Franchise
The award-winning, $2 billion franchise pioneered the Toys-to-Life(TM) category in
2011 with the debut of Skylanders Spyro's Adventure(R). The game originated a new play
pattern that seamlessly bridged physical and virtual worlds across multiple platforms. In
October 2012, Skylanders Giants(TM) further evolved the genre and added the mega-sized
Giant Skylanders and LightCore(R) characters to the collection of interaction figures.
Skylanders SWAP Force(TM)launched in October 2013 and introduced an all-new play pattern -
swapability. It was the top selling kids' videogame franchise of 2013[2]worldwide, and is
now one of the top 20 videogame franchises of all time[3]. Skylanders Trap Team(TM
)reverses the magic of bringing Toys-to-Life -- incredibly letting kids pull characters
out of the digital world into the physical world. For more information, please visit: http://www.skylanders.com and Activision.com/presscenter
[https://community.activision.com/community/press ].
About Activision Publishing
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure
products. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United
Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands,
Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan. More information
about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press
release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or
strategies regarding the future, including statements about Skylanders Trap Team(TM) are
forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to
differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this
release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk
factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any
subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release
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of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard
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recording data.
LED Efficacy Now Exceeds the Highest Linear Fluorescent Efficacy
WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures reports that LEDs, such as those used in LED high bay luminaires, now achieve 140 lumens per watt, exceeding the highest linear fluorescent efficacy. The industry standard to date for high bay applications has been T5HO or T8, which emit 100 and 110 lumens per watt, respectively. The difference in LED luminaire efficacy vs. T5 and T8 efficacy is expected to expand as LED technology advances.
"T5 and T8 have been the industry standard for lighting offices, warehouses and retail spaces, but that industry standard is now challenged by LED technology," said Access Fixtures CEO, Steven Rothschild. He continued, "While the price of LED is still higher in many instances, it should be compared to linear fluorescent in all applications as the efficacy is higher, the life is longer, most are dimmable, and they don't contain mercury."
Beyond efficacy, LED offers significant additional benefits. LED lasts longer. Many Access Fixtures LED luminaires are rated at LM70 at 100,000 hours as opposed to linear fluorescent, which is typically rated for 30,000 hours of life. LEDs are not affected by frequent on and off cycles and are usually dimmable, making them more compatible with controls such as occupancy sensors and photocells for daylight harvesting. Also, LEDs do not contain mercury and do not require special recycling at every relamping. To learn more about the benefits of LED v. linear fluorescent for your application, be sure to speak with an Access Fixtures lighting specialist.
About Access Fixtures
Access Fixtures offers commercial and sports lighting for less, and features light fixtures with LED, induction, eHID, PS-MH and CFL light sources that are long lasting and energy saving. With custom manufacturing capabilities, Access Fixtures can competitively build and custom finish luminaires and poles to the performance specifications required. Access Fixtures' extensive lineup of interior and exterior lighting fixtures includes products for sports, commercial, industrial, residential and hospitality applications. Luminaire types include wall packs, area lights, bollards, garage lighters, vandal resistant, exit and emergency, high bay, low bay, linear fluorescent, track lighting and grow light fixtures. For more information visit Access Fixtures at http://www.AccessFixtures.com.
NYNE Royal Series Bluetooth Speakers - a Hit on THE TALK - Available to Everyone Today
Cruiser Speakers with Rose Gold Accents Combine Fashion and Function
OXNARD, Calif., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NYNE, an innovator of lifestyle inspired audio products, announces the retail availability of its limited edition Royal Series Bluetooth speakers. Featured on CBS's THE TALK today on a special episode celebrating Sharon Osbourne's birthday, the Royal Series reflects her love of music and everything luxury. The popular Cruiser speaker is available to everyone in carbonado black or pearl white with rose gold accents. It enhances everyday music enjoyment with adjustable mounting clips designed for bikes, exercise machines, strollers and more.
"As demonstrated on THE TALK today, the NYNE Cruiser Royal Series makes an excellent luxury gift for friends and family this holiday season," said Arman Arami, president of NYNE. "In addition to high-end features, all of our speakers have a lifestyle application such as bike riding, which make for the perfect smartphone or tablet accessory. With the Royal Series, consumers can also express their fashion style by coordinating with the latest rose gold smartphones."
The NYNE Cruiser Royal Series features Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC for quick and easy wireless pairing with a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device. With up to 10 hours of playtime, the Cruiser can play your favorite music all day in style. It even allows multitasking with its built-in microphone for hands-free phone calls and built-in powerbank for mobile device charging.
CBS's THE TALK, recently nominated for five Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Talk Show-Entertainment and Outstanding Talk Show Host, features a panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities who examine current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending topics of the day. The daily one-hour series is hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood. The hosts swap stories, challenge each other on issues and engage the studio audience and viewers at home about events in the headlines and their own homes. Show segments include guest interviews with entertainers and newsmakers, musical performances, how-to demos and appearances from extraordinary people with stories that engage and inform. The show was developed by Gilbert, who also serves as executive producer.
Pricing & Availability
The NYNE Cruiser Royal Series is available now for $79.95 at BrandsMart, Huppin's, OneCall.com, Walmart.com, and retailers in Canada, as well as direct from NYNE on http://www.nyne.com.
NYNE, a lifestyle inspired audio brand, is part of California-based BOSS International Group (BIG), a leader in mobile audio products for more than 25 years. NYNE designs and manufactures its audio products to enhance the enjoyment of music by today's connected consumer, wherever life takes them. A collaboration of a group of Silicon Valley veterans, acoustical engineers and audio experts with a passion for technology, NYNE is dedicated to producing high-end, quality products with superb acoustics and unparalleled technology integration.
For more information about NYNE's innovative product line, please visit http://www.nyne.com. Connect with NYNE socially on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
PR Contact:
Nicole Fait
Copernio
714-891-3660
nyne@copernio.com
PEAR Sports Interactive Personal Coaching System Now Syncs With Apple Health
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- PEAR Sports (http://www.pearsports.com), the leading technology platform for interactive fitness training and personalized coaching, today announced the release of their new Version 1.9 Mobile Training app. A free download of the PEAR Training app is available immediately in the Apple iTunes store. (http://bit.ly/1DDHhhm)
PEAR's Version 1.9 Mobile Training app includes the integration of Apple Health, as well as the development of smart features to help users discover new workouts based upon their personal fitness goals and interests, effectively introducing them to PEAR's extensive training library.
"At PEAR, as we've continued to create an extensive and diverse portfolio of first-rate workouts, one of our top priorities has become intelligently guiding users to the right training programs based on their objectives and interests," notes Christian Schauf, VP of Marketing and Sales. "With new features in 1.9, we recreate a world-class experience with a personal trainer, ensuring you train smarter and reach your goals as quickly and effectively as possible."
Also unveiled with Version 1.9 is the ability to sync the PEAR app with the Apple Health platform. This feature affords users the option to now store, track and share all of their health-related data with their healthcare provider as part of the Apple Health ecosystem, making PEAR a multi-faceted and effective tool in providing overall health to its users.
On being incorporated in to Apple Health, Simon Solberger, VP of Design and Branding for PEAR, states, "PEAR has always been focused on improving lives through improved fitness, so being a part of Health is very exciting for us. We believe this will usher in a completely new era of intelligence around fitness and health at a scale previously unrealized."
About PEAR Sports: Developed by a passionate team of entrepreneurs with athletic, technology and design backgrounds, PEAR Sports was born from the desire to offer smart and personalized coaching to anyone wanting to reach a fitness or performance goal. Utilizing a real-time audio coaching system that adapts intuitively to users' heart rate and fitness level, PEAR provides world-class coaching, education and motivation. PEAR is committed to supplying diverse training content to inspire everyone--from beginners to seasoned athletes--with smart personal coaching to achieve their individual fitness goals.
Gameloft and Disney Interactive Release "Cars: Fast as Lightning" for Smartphones and Tablets
PARIS, October 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Start your Nitro! Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games and
Disney Interactive are pleased to announce the release of Cars: Fast as Lightning, a new
game inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Cars" franchise. Cars: Fast as Lightning invites players
into what promises to be an exciting and memorable experience within the "Cars" universe,
thanks to unique storytelling and the official voice of Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson).
"'Cars' is one of the most popular and beloved animated film franchises, and we're
excited to be working with Disney and Pixar on bringing the characters to life on
smartphones and tablets." says Karine Kaiser, VP Marketing & Licensing at Gameloft.
"Children, parents, and fans will embrace loveable and iconic characters through a
thrilling blend of high-octane racing and town building in a unique dual-genre
experience."
As they plunge into the "Cars" universe, players of all ages can go up against each
other in explosive races that can be completely customized with easy-to-use controls,
nitro boosts and many other surprises. From the legendary Lightning McQueen to the brash
Francesco Bernoulli, fans can choose to play from among 20 "Cars" characters and have fun
building their own Radiator Springs, home of Lightning and his friends, with iconic
buildings and locations from the film, such as Luigi's Casa Della Tires and Fillmore's
Taste-In.
Cars: Fast as Lightning is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android, and Windows
Phone.
Disney Interactive is the digital entertainment part of The Walt Disney Company. As
one of the world's largest creators of high-quality digital experiences, Disney
Interactive produces interactive entertainment for the whole family including
multi-platform video games, online short form video, mobile and social games and digital
destinations across all current and emerging media platforms.
Entertaining guests of all ages, Disney Interactive's key products include the video
game platform Disney Infinity, top virtual world for kids Club Penguin, popular mobile
franchises like Frozen Free Fall and Disney Tsum Tsum, top online destinations for kids,
parents and fans including Disney.com, Oh My Disney, and Babble.com and the Disney social
network reaching more than 1 billion guests on Facebook. For more information, visit
disneyinteractive.com [http://www.disneyinteractive.com ].
About Gameloft:
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS, Android(R) and Windows(R) devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs.
Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Order & Chaos, Modern
Combat or Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal,
Illumination Entertainment, Disney(R), Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), Fox Digital Entertainment,
Mattel(R) and Ferrari(R).
Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,200 developers.
Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft is traded OTC in the US (sponsored Level 1 ADR ticker: GLOFY).
Contact Presse :
Gabriel Goldwasser
E-mail : gabriel.goldwasser@gameloft.com
iRobot Unveils Its First Multi-Robot Tablet Controller for First Responders, Defense Forces and Industrial Customers
Point and go: uPoint(TM) Multi-Robot Control system simplifies the operation of all iRobot unmanned ground vehicles via an intuitive tablet application and enhanced communications
BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), the leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced the uPoint Multi-Robot Control (MRC) system, a universal control system for iRobot's line of defense and security robots that will enable robot operators to be more proficient than ever before.
The uPoint MRC system runs an Android-based app that standardizes the control of any robot within the iRobot family of unmanned vehicles. Utilizing the same intuitive touchscreen technology in use today on millions of digital devices, the uPoint MRC system simplifies robot operations including driving, manipulation and inspection, allowing operators to focus more on the mission at hand.
"Success as a robot operator during high-stress, critical operations depends on precise and reliable control, so the interface needs to be intuitive," said Frank Wilson, senior vice president and general manager of iRobot's Defense & Security business unit. "We've leveraged decades of experience working with robot operators and held dozens of user focus groups to develop the uPoint MRC system. The uPoint MRC system drives mission effectiveness by decreasing training time and increasing overall ease of use. With uPoint, you point and the robot goes."
The uPoint MRC system is currently compatible with a range of ruggedized and consumer Android-based touchscreen tablets. With an easy-to-use interface that puts robot controls at your fingertips, the era of digging deep in menus is a thing of the past.
Every aspect of controlling robots is made easier with the uPoint MRC system, with features that include:
-- A virtual joystick that allows users to touch and drag anywhere on the
main video feed to steer the robot
-- Predictive drive lines that help guide operators through tight spots
-- Autonomous driving modes including vector drive to hold a desired
heading
-- Simplified manipulation with direct control of the arm on a virtual
model
-- Data sharing from the operator's controller to other team members or
remote observers
-- Easy switching on the same tablet between different robots operating in
the vicinity
-- Video recording; capture digital evidence and upload it to the cloud or
a secure network where files can be managed, retrieved, and shared
-- Enhanced product sustainment thanks to remote software updates, embedded
training tutorials, and built-in maintenance functions
-- The ability to execute important tasks from the Android device,
including consulting reference materials, checking email and using other
non-robot related mission apps
The uPoint MRC system also features the uPoint Robot Radio, which offers improved communications and smart networking. The uPoint Robot Radio leverages frequency agility - the ability to automatically switch away from congested frequencies - power management, and mesh networking to form a robust network in which robots, operators, and observers work seamlessly together. With the uPoint Robot Radio, robots can travel deeper into complex structures and further downrange than previously possible.
The uPoint MRC system will be available beginning in Q2 2015. To learn more, please visit http://www.irobot.com/upoint
Demonstrations at AUSA 2014 and IACP 2014
iRobot will demonstrate the uPoint MRC system for the first time in booth 639 at the AUSA 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition, October 13-15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
iRobot will also demonstrate the uPoint MRC system in booth 1526 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference and Exposition, October 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot designs and builds robots that make a difference. The company's home robots help people find smarter ways to clean, its defense & security robots protect those in harm's way, and its remote presence robots enable virtual presence from anywhere in the world. iRobot's robots feature proprietary technologies incorporating advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. For more information about iRobot, please visit http://www.irobot.com.
For iRobot Investors
Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, iRobot Corporation's expectations concerning future product development and delivery. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corporation undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corporation, see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
LG Electronics Expands Innovative EasyClean® Technology To Over-The-Range Microwave Ovens
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading home appliance manufacturer LG Electronics has expanded the application of its award-winning EasyClean® technology, previously only found in LG's single- and double-oven gas and electric ranges, to four new models of over-the-range microwave ovens.
The newest line-up of over-the-range microwave ovens all offer the benefit of LG's proprietary EasyClean technology, which makes clean-up simple with just a wipe of a damp cloth and no use of harsh chemicals or scrubbing necessary. The EasyClean interior, designed to resist most stains, allows spills and splatters to come clean with just a wipe.
Two top-of-the-line over-the-range microwaves (Models LMH2235 and LMHM2237) incorporate ExtendaVent 2.0(TM) technology which provides more powerful and complete ventilation to help homeowners maintain a pleasant kitchen environment. While most over-the-range microwaves only cover the rear of the cooktop, ExtendaVent 2.0 extends front and back over virtually the entire cooktop, helping to reduce smoke and cooking odor. These microwaves also offer the industry's largest capacity at 2.2 cubic feet, so there is always plenty of room to heat large items.*
"At LG, we're always looking for ways to make families' lives easier, and keeping the kitchen clean and functional is a big part of that," said David VanderWaal, head of marketing for LG Electronics USA. "With the expansion of EasyClean technology into our latest over-the-range microwave ovens, clean-up is now easier than ever before so families can spend more time doing things that matter most."
The new microwaves incorporate a host of LG technologies, all of which work together to ensure powerful ventilation, optimal cooking and energy savings. The LG QuietPower(TM) system provides strong ventilation, quietly. Helping to eliminate cooking time guesswork, all models feature LG Sensor Cooking, a humidity-sensing technology that determines when food is cooked and automatically turns off the microwave to help prevent over-cooking.
The microwaves feature an energy savings key that conserves energy by shutting off the display once the unit is inactive for five minutes. These models also feature a sleek design with LG SmoothTouch(TM) glass controls, wide window panel and a premium stainless steel finish to enhance the look of any kitchen. Their design complements other LG kitchen appliances including ranges and refrigerators.
Combining form and function for the best in cooking technology, the new EasyClean microwaves are available now nationwide at the following manufacturer's suggested retail prices:
-- LG Model LMHM2237: $499
-- LG Model LMH2235: $449
-- LG Model LMV2031: $349
-- LG Model LMVM2033: $399
For more information on LG's full line-up of cooking appliances, please visit http://www.lg.com/us/kitchen/discovercooking/index.jsp.
*Based on manufacturers' published specifications of over-the-range microwaves as of December 2013.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $52 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme.www.lg.com
Papercade debuts in the spotlight, headlining as an Official Digital
Selection at this year's international game festival IndieCade, October
9-12 in LA.
Designed for all ages, free and easy to use, Papercade delivers a new
experience to the growing worldwide audience making and sharing games
today. Players can create "storygames" from funny to fantastical, from
personal to political--and everything in between.
"We were inspired by the miniature worlds and dioramas that we built
inside shoe boxes when we were kids," said Hololabs Co-founder and
Chief Creative Officer, Paul Warne. "Papercade brings back this simple
joy of crafting and sharing stories from things we make ourselves."
Charming sets and a vintage feel form the backdrop for Papercade, where
players can place their own heroes, villains and props into the mix.
Papercade provides a range of tools and actions to make original
storygames and share them with friends. Players can easily customize
characters from images of family, friends and pets, placing these
cutouts into 3D scrapbook environments.
"In designing Papercade, we challenged ourselves to develop a mobile
game that brings together the hands-on and nostalgic elements of
today's maker movements with the world's insatiable appetite for taking
and sharing photos," said Hololabs Co-founder and CTO, Mike Wozniewski.
Papercade is available now on the App Store for iPad. Click HERE to download.
Watch the Papercade trailer HERE.
About Hololabs Studio Inc.
Hololabs is an award-winning production studio founded by industry
veterans Paul Warne and Mike Wozniewski with the aim of developing new
technologies to better serve creativity and play. The studio's latest
title Papercade, a mobile app for creating and sharing storygames, was
financed in part through the generous support of the Canada Media Fund.
Links:
Download Papercade
Papercade Website and Trailer
Media Kit
FacebookTwitter
Hololabs Corporate Website
SOURCE FanTrust Entertainment Strategies
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FanTrust Entertainment Strategies
CONTACT: Astrid Rosemarin
Hololabs
+1 514 448 1211
astrid@hololabs.org
Turtle Beach XO ONE Gaming Headset Now Available in Stores
Comfort, Quality and Advanced Chat Features for Xbox One Players, Including Variable Mic Monitoring
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach, the leading audio brand in the video games industry, today announced that the XO ONE gaming headset designed for the Xbox One console is now available in stores and at online retailers. The XO ONE, which has an MSRP of $79.95, includes a new proprietary Xbox One audio controller that features mic monitoring and other chat features that multiplayer gamers rely on. Turtle Beach is the gaming audio brand of Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR).
"The XO ONE is the first Xbox One compatible headset to include variable mic monitoring for chat," said Bob Picunko, chief marketing officer of Turtle Beach. "Mic monitoring is one of the most frequently requested features in a headset, and now Xbox One players can finally hear their own voice through the headset and stop shouting into the mic."
The XO ONE's chat features include control over game and chat volume mix, microphone mute, and variable mic monitor. The XO ONE also has multi-step Bass Boost, another feature popular with gamers. The features are enabled by a new Xbox One Audio Controller, which was designed and is produced by Turtle Beach and is included with the XO ONE headset.
Lightweight and comfortable, the XO ONE has a removable microphone and connects with a 3.5mm audio jack so that it can be used as a headset or a headphone with mobile devices. Large, 50mm drivers create a clear, rich soundscape.
"Delivering the features that regular gamers want and expect in a headset is one of the things that makes Turtle Beach stand out as a brand," said Juergen Stark, chief executive officer of Turtle Beach. "We are very excited about the new Xbox One gaming headsets that we are bringing to stores this holiday season, starting with the XO ONE."
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About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (TurtleBeachCorp.com) designs audio products for consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the brand Turtle Beach (TurtleBeach.com), the company markets premium headsets for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the next-generation Xbox One and PlayStation®4, personal computers and mobile devices. Under the brand HyperSound (HyperSound.com), the company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The Company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol NASDAQ:HEAR.
CONTACT: David Lowey, Director of Corporate Communications, Turtle Beach Corporation, David.Lowey@turtlebeach.com, +1-914-844-2759; Keith Hennessey, European Communications Manager, Turtle Beach, Keith.Hennessey@turtlebeach.com, +44 (0) 1254-51725
Timex Announces 800-Mile Charity Relay from Chicago to New York City
Timex ONE Relay Will Bring Together 100 runners, 32 charities and Link Two Iconic Marathons in New York and Chicago, Powered by the New TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ Smartwatch
MIDDLEBURY, Conn., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Timex, the leader in outdoor and sports performance timepieces, today announced the launch of the Timex ONE Relay, an 800-mile, 22-day journey featuring more than 100 runners. The initiative will be the most ambitious, interactive running event of the year, as the route spans two of the most iconic marathons in the world, Chicago and New York City and crosses Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New York.
The campaign will allow runners to share their experience across social media powered by the new TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ the one of the first fitness smartwatch to offer phone-free connectivity. All relay participants will be outfitted with the TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+, which will serve as Timex's version of a baton and will be passed from one runner to the next upon completion of each relay leg.
The TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ is an all-in-one runner's GPS smartwatch, and includes live messaging and tracking capabilities. These features will enable consumers everywhere to follow the relay and the runners' progress in real-time and, more importantly, communicate directly with the runners by sending messages of encouragement, which will be received on the watch. The full runner experience is brought to life at onerelay.timex.com, a site dedicated to the Timex ONE Relay. It includes an interactive route map that tracks the Relay's progress, runner profiles, and a message center enabling followers to send personalized notes to runners, as well as photos and videos from the relay.
"Our goal for the Timex ONE Relay is to identify and empower a special group of runners as they hit the pavement to support the causes that matter most to them, as we try to change the world a mile at a time," said Sam Martin, Brand Director of Timex Sports. "We're especially excited to elevate this program by connecting runners from around the world and allowing them to play an active role via social media, all of which will be made possible by the new TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+."
The Timex ONE Relay will launch on October 9th at the AT&T Michigan Avenue Flagship Store in Chicago at 6 p.m., where Bart Yasso, Chief Running Officer of Runner's World, will kick off the experience with a fun run, and gear clinic. Yasso will also be signing copies of his Rodale Inc. book, "My Life on the Run." All consumers are invited to join the relay at various destination points by visiting designated retail stops, many of which will be running specialty and select AT&T retail stores, along the route. The Timex ONE Relay will conclude with an inclusive group run designed to celebrate the completion of the epic journey on October 30(th) in New York City.
The TIMEX® IRONMAN® ONE GPS+ has been developed in close collaboration with Qualcomm Connected Experiences, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, a leader in mobile technology, and is wirelessly connected by leading mobile service provider AT&T.
To learn more about the Timex ONE Relay or to follow runners along the route, go to onerelay.timex.com.
About the Timex Group:
Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces globally. Founded in 1854, Timex is part of Timex Group, a privately-held company with multiple brands and over 5,000 employees worldwide.
Spansion and ISSI to Develop RAM Products based on Breakthrough Spansion HyperBus(TM) Interface
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), a global leader in embedded systems solutions, and Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSI), a leader in advanced memory solutions, today announced plans to develop HyperRAM(TM) products based on the Spansion HyperBus(TM) interface, which dramatically improves performance while reducing the number of pins. Both companies will have rights to sell HyperRAM products under a long-term supply agreement fulfilled by ISSI.
By combining HyperFlash(TM) and HyperRAM components on a single bus, chipset providers can reduce controller pincount, accommodate smaller packages, simplify PCB designs, and potentially replace or reduce DRAM, resulting in significant cost savings while dramatically improving performance.
"This announcement builds on the growing momentum of our Spansion HyperFlash(TM) memory and will enable the creation of high-speed and cost-effective system solutions for our partners and customers," said Robin Jigour, senior vice president of the Flash Memory Business at Spansion. "We look forward to working with ISSI to expand the adoption of the HyperBus interface and new memory products."
Earlier this year, Spansion announced the HyperBus Interface and first product based on the Interface, Spansion HyperFlash NOR memory devices, with read throughput of up to 333 megabytes per second--more than five times the fastest Quad SPI flash currently available from other suppliers with one-third the number of pins of parallel NOR flash. The HyperBus Interface is being implemented broadly by leading system-on-chip (SoC) and microcontroller manufacturers.
ISSI is one of the leading suppliers to the Automotive and Industrial Markets with a broad portfolio of specialty DRAM, SRAM, flash and analog solutions. ISSI is well known for its high quality and long-term customer support.
"We are pleased to expand our partnership with Spansion. HyperRAM products will be a great addition to our portfolio, complementing and broadening our extensive family of SRAM, DRAM and flash solutions. The HyperBus Interface is revolutionary and will result in the development of a new class of high-performance memory products to service our automotive, industrial and medical customers," said Lyn Zastrow, VP of ISSI Automotive Business Unit .
Spansion and ISSI plan to release the first HyperRAM products in the first half of 2015 and will provide additional details at that time.
About Spansion HyperBus Interface
The efficient 12-pin Spansion HyperBus Interface consists of an 8-pin address/data bus, a differential clock (2 signals), one Chip Select and a Read Data Strobe for the controller, reducing the overall cost of the system. The Spansion HyperBus Interface enables a wide range of high-performance applications, such as automotive instrument clusters, infotainment / navigation systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), hand-held displays, digital cameras, projectors, factory automation, medical diagnostic equipment, and home automation and appliances.
Spansion(®), the Spansion logo, MirrorBit(®), HyperBus, HyperFlash, HyperRAM and combinations thereof, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Spansion LLC in the United States and other countries. Other names used are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
About ISSI
ISSI is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets high performance integrated circuits for the following key markets: (i) automotive, (ii) communications, (iii) industrial, medical, and military, and (iv) digital consumer. The Company's primary products are high speed and low power SRAM and low, and medium and high density DRAM. The Company also designs and markets NOR flash products and high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits. ISSI is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, China, Europe, Hong Kong, India, and Korea. Visit our web site at http://www.issi.com/.
Microsemi Announces New Security Features to Deliver Industry the Most Secure FPGAs
New SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA and IGLOO2 FPGA Security Features Enhance Mainstream Application Protection at the Device, Design and System Levels
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its new ultra secure SmartFusion2® SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2® FPGAs that have more advanced security features at the device, design and system levels than any other leading FPGA manufacturer. The new data security features are now part of Microsemi's mainstream SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2 FPGAs and allow developers to leverage the device's lowest power consumption in its class, high reliability capabilities and best-in-class security technology to build highly differentiated products that help gain a significant time to market advantage.
According to the Aberdeen group, by the year 2020 approximately 50 billion machines will be connected. Not only do these machines need to be secure, but they need to be secure at the device, design and system levels. For example, even a machine or system that meets Advance Encryption Standard (AES) could be vulnerable to side channel attacks. Microsemi's licensed, patented differential power analysis (DPA) countermeasure solution increases overall system security by protecting the keys that are stored in the system--protecting it against such attacks.
"Even at a time when security is constantly in the public eye, most of the FPGAs being used to develop mainstream applications do not necessarily offer the level of security needed to protect data and valuable application IP," said Shakeel Peera, senior director of product line marketing at Microsemi. "Microsemi's new FPGA security features provide that added layer of protection crucial for many of the new mainstream solutions being developed such as core routers, switches, small cells, remote radio heads, missile systems, factory automation, process control and secure communications."
Microsemi's newest generation of SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA and IGLOO2 FPGA programmable devices are the industry's most secure, boasting the three key elements needed for a secure programmable devices--secure hardware, design security and data security. Built through a secure supply chain management system, Microsemi data security devices feature:
-- Licensed, patent-protected DPA resistance from Cryptographic Research
Inc.
-- Active tamper detectors including an active mesh
-- Secure flash key storage
-- Unique key generation through Intrinsic ID's Physically Unclonable
Function (PUF) Quiddikey®-Flex
-- Full NIST-certified crypto accelerators
According to a report by the Ponemon Institute, the cost of a data breach can be up to approximately $246 per compromised record which can have a significant effect on the long term viability of a business. This, along with the wide variety of mainstream applications now being developed with FPGAs that have limited security features, illustrates that addressing a multi-layered approach to security is more important than ever. Additionally, the use of hardware based security creates an even more secure system than software-only solutions, and forms the baseline for secure software systems.
Availability
Learn how to use these advanced data security features in SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO2 FPGAs on the SmartFusion2 Security Kit at http://www.microsemi.com/enhancedfpgadatasecurity. For questions, contact Sales.Support@Microsemi.com.
About Microsemi's New SoC FPGA Security Features
-- Only FPGAs with a PUF
-- Only FPGAs with triple patented DPA countermeasure techniques based on
Cryptographic Research Inc. licensed technology
-- Only FPGAs with full data security processing capability with hardware
accelerators for AES, SHA, HMAC, elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and
nondeterministic random bit generator (NRBG)
-- Complete NIST certified state-of-the-art security in a programmable
device
-- DRBG, AES256, SHA256, HMAC, ECC-CDH
-- Active tamper detectors
-- Zeroization
About Microsemi's SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs
Microsemi's SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs are the only devices that address fundamental requirements for advanced security, high reliability and low power in critical industrial, military, aviation, communications and medical applications. SmartFusion2 integrates an inherently reliable flash-based FPGA fabric, a 166 megahertz (MHz) ARM(®) Cortex(TM)-M3 processor, advanced security processing accelerators, DSP blocks, SRAM, eNVM and industry-required high-performance communication interfaces all on a single chip. For more information visit: http://www.microsemi.com/products/fpga-soc/soc-fpga/smartfusion2.
About IGLOO2 FPGAs
Microsemi's IGLOO2 FPGAs continue the company's focus on addressing the needs of today's cost-optimized FPGA market by providing a LUT-based fabric, 5G transceiver, high speed GPIO, block RAM, high-performance memory subsystem, and DSP blocks in a differentiated, cost and power optimized architecture. This next generation IGLOO2 architecture offers up to five times more logic density and three times more fabric performance than its predecessors and combines a non-volatile Flash-based fabric with the highest number of general purpose I/O, 5G SERDES interfaces and PCIe end points when compared to other products in its class. IGLOO2 FPGAs offer best-in-class feature integration coupled with the lowest power, highest reliability and most advanced security in the industry. For more information visit: http://www.microsemi.com/products/fpga-soc/fpga/igloo2-fpga.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,400 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.
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ASUS Zenfones Help Smooth Transition From Feature Phones to Smartphones
MUMBAI, October 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The penetration of feature phones and smartphones with internet capability in India is
way advanced and developed than what was anticipated. Millions of internet capable mobile
devices establish the base of devices, creating a robust platform for extensive use of
mobile Internet. Content consumption over mobile is way higher that digital content
consumption ever done by Indians.
Owing to the increased demand and to cater to the need for introducing affordable yet
avant-garde smartphones, ASUS introduced their state-of-the-art smartphones series under
their product line 'Zenfone(TM)'. Zenfone, a brand new, high value smartphone series that
offers a choice of screen sizes from 4 to 6 inches, is available in an array of striking
colors, meaning there's a Zenfone for everyone. They are available at the following price
points: ASUS Zenfone 4 for Rs. 5,999/-, ASUS Zenfone 4 (4.5 inches) for Rs. 6,999/-, ASUS
Zenfone 5 for Rs. 9,999/- and ASUS Zenfone 6 for Rs. 16,999/-
Taking up charge to encourage adoption of smartphones, ASUS has introduced Zenfone 4.
Ascertaining perfect performance without compromises, ASUS Zenfone 4 utilises Intel(R)
processors for the best performance and power efficiency in their class.
The company understands that the transition from a feature phone to a smartphone could
be very complex. Therefore to turn complexity into simplicity, ASUS introduced their
smartphones with an extremely user friendly interface called 'ZenUI' which uses
intelligence technology.
The transition to a smartphone would not be an easy choice for a feature phone user.
It would include considering the cost, the quality it offers, features, design which ASUS
Zenfone 4 completely complements.
With a gorgeous 4-inch display, the Zenfone 4 (A400CG) comes with a powerful Intel(R)
Atom(TM) Z2520 (1.2GHz) processor with Intel(R) Hyper-Threading Technology. With two
built-in cameras, including a 5-megapixel main camera for capturing great everyday photos
and fun selfies, a slimline design with a low weight of just 115g and in five vibrant
colors, Zenfone 4 is a great-value Android phone for young people who demand a perfect
companion for their mobile lifestyles.
The devices support smooth functioning wherein apps open quickly, games run smoothly
and you can effortlessly browse JavaScript-heavy webpages - all without compromising on
battery life.
Consolidation of devices for high value to users
ASUS has also ensured to deliver excellent image quality along with superb technology
to consolidate the requirement of a camera, hence giving much higher value to users in
rural areas as well.
PixelMaster is a unique ASUS-developed technology that combines software, hardware and
optical design to deliver incredible image quality. With PixelMaster, your smartphone can
produce professional quality photos and best of all, it's with you all the time so you can
capture every moment.
With a smart urban mission and a new government, it's time for rural as well as urban
India to make a smarter choice and opt for devices which delivers high value. It's just
the matter of time when a smartphone capable population would be way augmented than
feature phone users for their convenience and betterment.
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 revolutionising the PC industry with its Eee PC(TM). ASUS has more than
12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. The
company revenue for 2013 was approximately US$ 14 billion.
Media Contact: Komal Tomke, komal_t@ASUS.com, +91-9818520082, PR Manager-System
Business Group, ASUS India
R&M Uses Xena Test Equipment to Validate 'Zero Packet Loss' at 40G Ethernet Over Extended Distances
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, October 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
New White Paper from R&M examines how the right cabling and transceivers can
significantly increase network performance by reducing packet loss.
A new White Paper released by R&M documents how network performance can be
significantly increased by achieving zero packet loss when transmitting at 40 Gigabit
Ethernet over extended distances.
Realizing that conventional power-loss measurement methods cannot deliver all the
necessary information about link performance, R&M elected to use Gigabit Ethernet test
equipment from Xena Networks to verify their performance benchmark tests for R&M's High
Performance Network Connectivity (HPNC).
Network performance can be significantly increased by reducing packet loss. Data
packets consist of fixed-size frames, as well as actual data (payload), in a variety of
sizes. To optimize network performance, the payload size must be maximised and the
overhead minimised. However, bit errors may result in a loss of packets, which then have
to be retransmitted - which means (often cumulative) delays.
The outcome of the tests conducted by R&M validated the combination of R&M's MTP(R)
cabling system and Finisar's QSFP+ parallel fiberoptics module to enable 'zero packet
loss' transmission 40G Ethernet extended-reach solution.
R&M specifies 330m over OM3 cabling and 600m over OM4 cabling, each with four MTP(R)
connections in between. This innovation means that the data centre industry can more
easily serve distances beyond the 100m OM3 and 150m OM4 currently specified in the IEEE
802.3ba 40GBASE-SR4 standard.
To receive the White Paper or find more information, please visit http://www.rdm.com.
About R&M
Reichle & De-Massari AG (R&M) develops and manufactures passive cabling solutions for
communication networks. With its fine products, R&M has established itself as a leading
producer of high-quality copper and fiber-optic cables. The company has set up its own
marketing organizations in 30 countries, grouped into eight sales regions. R&M makes 70
percent of its sales abroad. R&M is one of the 500 largest companies in Switzerland and
currently has a workforce of 800 employees. The company is wholly owned by the Reichle
family and is run as an independent family-owned company. More information can be found at http://www.rdm.com.
About Xena Networks
Xena develops low-cost, easy-to-use, and flexible gigabit Ethernet test solutions.
Their focus has been Layer 2- 3 testing - from 1G right through to 100G, in a variety of
form factors - and in 2014 they will be releasing Layer 4-7 solutions. In 2013 Xena won
Frost & Sullivan's "Global Gigabit Ethernet Test Equipment Price Performance Value
Leadership Award" - their fourth such award in as many years. They were also crowned as
one of Red Herring's Global Top 100 tech companies. The company was founded in 2007 in
Denmark and markets its products through a global network of partners. To learn more,
visit Xena Networks online at http://www.xenanetworks.com.