PriceDekho.com Launches the Updated Android and iOS Version of PriceDekho App
JAIPUR, India, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
One of India's leading online price comparison sites, http://www.PriceDekho.com
[http://www.PriceDekho.com ] has introduced the updated (Android and Apple iOS) version of
the PriceDekho app. This will enhance the online shopping experience on smartphones,
tablets and take it a step further. The new version is packed with loads of user-friendly
customization options including setting notifications for daily discounts and deals. You
can select from leading online stores like Snapdeal, Flipkart, Amazon, Tradus, Myntra,
Jabong, ShopClues, Watchkart, Yepme, Zovi, Rediff, Naaptol, Jewelskart, etc., for the
coupons they offer through Pricedekho's app.
The launch of the newer version of the app is a positive development in the
fast-growing app market, as it offers new features that significantly improve the online
shopping experience on smartphones and tablets. The users have the option of exploring
products and comparing prices across numerous online stores. They can also check for
product details and specifications, as well as images and reviews, that can help them take
informed purchase decisions. Importantly, the PriceDekho app is absolutely free to
download and allows the user to customize all the settings, making it completely
user-friendly.
When you launch the app for the first time, it runs an app tour showing the user how
it can be used. Among the new and improved features, the filter option on product pages
needs special mention. Featuring easy navigation on smartphones, this filter option
enables the users to narrow down their searches based on their desired product
specifications. The help text on all screens makes the app easy to use and understand. The
updated app comes with a coupons and deals section that provides the best and latest deals
in the market. The user can also find an option to customize notification settings for
coupons and deals, with which they can receive notifications for daily discounts and
lucrative deals across categories.
Besides extensive information about the best prices offered by the online sellers, the
updated version of the PriceDekho mobile app provides the users with advanced search
options, ensuring faster price comparison and shopping experience. The users can even set
a price alert to get notified when the price of a product they searched for drops to a
specified level. Such unique features will help the users get complete information about
different brands and help their purchase by taking them directly to the seller's website.
PriceDekho's product umbrella covers mobiles, tablets, laptops, cameras, appliances,
lifestyle, health and beauty, automobiles, consumer electronics, books, accessories and
much more. The app is also designed in a way that it covers all the products and
categories in the portal. This app can be considered as a tool that enables users to
search for the lowest price and informs them where to make a purchase with convenience and
ease. Download the new Android version of this app from Google Play Store and have a
never-experienced before shopping spree. As a customer-focused site, PriceDekho has been
consistently meeting consumer expectations where it matters the most - prices.
PriceDekho.com, a shopping platform meant for Indian buyers, is owned by Girnar
Software Pvt Ltd, which also operates http://www.CarDekho.com [http://www.CarDekho.com ].
PriceDekho seeks to be the most customer-centric comparison shopping platform, where users
find a huge selection of products from local as well as global brands sold by a number of
online retailers at the lowest prices.
IXcellerate Announces First Data Centre in Russia to Achieve Prestigious IBM Certification
LONDON, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
IXcellerate is pleased to announce that its Moscow One Datacentre has been certified
for design, build and operation accreditation to IBM Resilience Level 3. The carrier
neutral datacenter is the first in Russia to receive this prestigious IBM accreditation.
The Resilience Level Code was developed by IBM as an objective system for comparing
the functionality of a particular data centre infrastructure and examines the facility's
ability to provide concurrent maintainability with no disruption to the service that the
data centre is delivering.
The IBM certification is measured as an equivalent to the TIA-942 Tier 3
classification with some additions and covers cabling infrastructure, tiered
infrastructure reliability, environmental considerations, site space and layout.
IBM Level 3 also serves as a guarantee for clients of the datacenter with at least
99.982% availability during the worst-case disruption, the same level as TIA942 Tier 3.
IXcellerate exceeds this by offering its clients 99.999% SLA, where they are
financially reimbursed if the downtime exceeds 5 minutes and 16 seconds per year.
"This prestigious award provides reassurance to our clients that they are positioning
their data in a secure, world-class data center." said Guy Willner, CEO of IXcellerate.
About IXcellerate
IXcellerate is an unparalleled carrier neutral datacentre operator in Moscow, which is
comparable to the quality of datacentres in America and Western Europe. IXcellerate offers
pure-play co-location designed to meet the standards of financial institutions,
multinational corporations, international carriers and major content providers.
Opened in 2012, IXcellerate's Tier 3+ [http://ixcellerate.com/qa/?lang=en ] Moscow One
Datacentre is a stand alone datacentre located within the MKAD ring road of Moscow, set
over a 15,000msquared campus. IXcellerate Moscow One provides clients with a bespoke
solution aimed towards solving their unique datacentre requirements, offering co-location
services including private and secure cages, combined with on-hand technical support
24/365. With 12 telecoms networks connected to-date our carrier-neutral facility provides
flexible and resilient connectivity choice within Russia and to the entire World.
Expansion phases have the potential to increase the co-location floor space to over
8000msquared, with power feeds planned up to 20 MVA.
The datacentre operates with a zero-downtime approach, which is evident from its
design and equipment through to our highly skilled team of experts. This industry-leading
SLA combined with the high corporate governance standards implemented by IXcellerate
appeals to clients with demanding requirements who expect the best international
standards.
IXcellerate was founded by Guy Willner (co-founder and former CEO of IXEurope, former
President Europe for Equinix Inc.), and Cliff Gauntlett (former SVP of Golden Telecom in
Russia).
IXcellerate customers include Orange Business Systems, NTT, Le Pain Quotidien group
and a major international market data company.
Stratasys 3D Printing Improves Accuracy of Dental Implant Surgery
Singapore-based dental clinic T32 incorporates Objet Eden260V streamlining its Digital Dentistry Workflow
SINGAPORE, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratasys Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, today announced a customer success story when T32 Dental Centre, a leading Singapore-based dental clinic, incorporated 3D printing in its digital dentistry workflow, improving the accuracy of their dental implant surgery.
T32 Dental Centre is a leading provider of dental services and a pioneer in digital dentistry in the Southeast Asia region. To speed up pre-surgical preparation and eliminate the outsourcing cost of surgical guide production, T32 has incorporated 3D printing in its digital dentistry workflow, selecting Objet Eden260V with PolyJet(TM) 3D printing technology to create accurate surgical guides for implant surgeries. Adoption of 3D printing technology has provided a quick return on investment for T32.
"Evaluation of treatment plans has become much faster and more precise. Customized surgical guides are 3D printed and placed onto the patient's teeth before surgery, pinpointing the exact angle and depth needed for the procedure, ensuring correct placement of the implant," said Keng Mun Wong, Founder and Managing Director from T32 Dental Centre. "Having an in-house 3D printer allows us to minimize the time needed to create the surgical guides. We can now 3D print the guides at the clinic within a few hours."
For complex cases, precise copies of the patient's jaw are 3D printed for pre-surgery surgical trials. With a better understanding about the procedures, patients become more confident and less stressed about upcoming surgeries.
Objet Eden260V is an award-winning Stratasys 3D printing system using PolyJet(TM) 3D printing technology, offering a full suite of dental materials specifically engineered to meet the requirements of dental applications.
"We are delighted to see our customers realizing the potential and reaping the benefits of 3D printing," Ido Eylon, General Manager, South Asia, at Stratasys AP Ltd, commented. "Dental industry is a key focus market for us. Our goal is to enable both dental clinics and dental labs to eliminate the bottlenecks of manual modelling, allowing them to capture the business opportunities in this growing market."
T32 Dental Centre
Founded in 2005, Singapore-based T32 Dental Centre is an industry-leading provider of dental services in the Southeast Asian region. Set to be Singapore's first all-encompassing dental practice, the company offers complete dental care services including dental check-up, teeth whitening, implant treatments and more advanced corrective or aesthetic dentistry. Online at:
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and Rehovot, Israel, is a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The company's patented FDM(R) and PolyJet(TM) 3D Printing technologies produce prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include 3D printers for idea development, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. Stratasys subsidiaries include MakerBot and Solidscape, and the company operates the RedEye digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1800 employees, holds over 550 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20 awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com.
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ROHM Semiconductor's High Power Ultra-Low-Ohmic Shunt Resistors
5W class ideal for current detection in automotive and industrial applications
KYOTO, Japan and SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ROHM has recently announced the development of high power ultra-low-ohmic shunt resistors ideal for current detection in applications with increased power requirements, such as automotive systems and industrial equipment. The new PSR series includes PSR400, which is rated at 4W, and PSR500, guaranteed up to 5W.
Resistors in current detection applications are typically used to detect overcurrent conditions or remaining battery level. And although current sense resistors have been widely adopted in the automotive and industrial sectors, the recent trend towards greater sophistication and computerization has increased current requirements, leading to a need for high power components. This includes a demand for high accuracy resistors with superior temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) for stable operation in extreme temperature environments and that feature ultra-low resistance values in order to minimize power consumption.
In response, ROHM utilized high quality resistor technology cultivated for the low-power sector to develop a new lineup of high power low-ohmic shunt resistors. In addition, high-yield precision welding technology made it possible to guarantee high rated power in the 5W class, while a high-performance alloy was adopted in the resistive metal for superior TCR in the low-ohmic region. This ensures sufficient margin even in applications with stringent temperature requirements, such as automotive systems and industrial equipment, while lightening design load.
Key Features
1. Exclusive precision welding technology utilized for improved rated power (5W)
To support high power requirements and ensure high measurement accuracy even in the ultra-low-ohmic region (0.2m ohm), technology for bonding copper electrodes without variations is required. ROHM employed original precision welding technology to join the resistive metal to thick copper electrodes, achieving high heat capacity with excellent thermal dissipation characteristics. This increases power-handling capability (5W class) while improving productivity.
2. Superior temperature coefficient of resistance, even in the ultra-low-ohmic region
Generally, as resistance value decreases the temperature coefficient of resistance increases. In response, ROHM utilized a high-performance alloy for the resistive metal, ensuring superior temperature coefficient of resistance even at ultra-low resistances.
Pricing: US$2.10 (3000
pcs)
Availability: Samples
About ROHM Semiconductor:
ROHM Semiconductor is an industry leader in system LSI, discrete components and module products, utilizing the latest in semiconductor technology. ROHM's proprietary production system, which includes some of the most advanced automation technology, is a major factor in keeping it at the forefront of the electronic component manufacturing industry. In addition to its development of electronic components, ROHM has also developed its own production system so that it can focus on specific aspects of customized product development. ROHM employs highly skilled engineers with expertise in all aspects of design, development and production. This allows ROHM the flexibility to take on a wide range of applications and projects and the capability to serve valuable clients in the automotive, telecommunication and computer sectors, as well as consumer OEMs.
For more information, editors should contact:
ROHM Semiconductor
Jayme Pontious, Marketing Communication Manager
Email: jpontious@rohmsemiconductor.com
Switch Quick and Easy to the new HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S5 with MobileTrans by Wondershare(TM)
MobileTrans launches Mac version and Releases Updates for iTunes to Android and iTunes Backup.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondershare today announced that just in time for the new HTC One (M8) and Samsung Galaxy S5, Wondershare's MobileTrans has been optimized for both devices and is now available for Mac and updated for Windows.
With both smart phones out this week, MobileTrans makes switching from an old device to a new one fast and seamless. You can transfer data including photos, videos, texts, contacts, music, and more - even apps - in 3 easy steps:
1. Connect your old and new phone to your Windows or Mac computer and select
devices.
2. Choose which content you'd like to transfer.
3. Click 'Start Copy' Done!
MobileTrans offers different solutions in the versions customized for Windows and now Mac. For the new Mac version, Android or iOS users can select and securely transfer contacts, texts, music, (even iTunes to Android), photos, videos, and more. There is a one-click option for all content too.
For the updated Windows version, Wondershare is pleased to announce that MobileTrans now includes the advanced 'transfer from back up' feature including backups created by iTunes and Blackberry desktop software. This means you can back up your phone data and if you decide on a new device later on, you can still pull the data from your last backup onto your new device.
MobileTrans for Windows will transfer contacts, texts, music, photos, and videos. Moreover, having an Android device doesn't mean you can't use your iTunes library. With MobileTrans for Windows, easily switch over your iTunes music, playlists, and backup files.
MobileTrans marries speed with simplicity providing the most robust cross-platform, cross-carrier transfer utility software, supporting over 3,000 devices including iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Nokia.
"We're excited by the tremendous potential of the new MobileTrans updates," said Summer Qin, Wondershare Marketing Director. "With so many people taking a leap to a new type of device and operating system, we offer a solution that will make the transition a breeze so you can get started on your new device right away. No one wants to lose those funny cat videos, important work texts, or road trip playlists when getting a new phone and with MobileTrans, no one has to."
"You'll never have to ask your friends for their numbers again!"
Wondershare MobileTrans for Mac's features:
-- Supports Android and iOS data transfer
-- Supports contacts, SMS, photo data, videos ,music, apps, phone call logs
transfer
-- 100% compatible with Android 4.4 KitKat
-- Fully supports transferring files to and from the new HTC One (M8) and
Samsung Galaxy S5
What's new for Wondershare MobileTrans for Win 4.3.0
-- Supports restoring from backups created by BlackBerry® Desktop Software
-- Supports restoring from backups created by iTunes
-- Supports transferring iTunes Music and playlists to any supported phone
-- Fully supports transferring files to and from the new HTC One (M8) and
Samsung Galaxy S5
Price and Availability
Wondershare MobileTrans for Mac and MobileTrans for Windows Version 4.3 are currently available for immediate purchase and download for $19.95 for 1 use; $39.95 for 5 uses or $399.00 for a Business License with 50 uses. To learn more and start a free trial of MobileTrans, visit http://www.wondershare.com/phone-transfer/.
Learn more about Wondershare's entire lineup of award winning mobile, multi-media, business productivity, PDF, and system utility software products at Wondershare.com
About Wondershare
Wondershare, an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Wondershare has branch offices in Canada, China, and Japan. Wondershare has been honored as Deloitte Tech Fast 500 Asia Pacific and China 50 for three consecutive years, and Forbes Business Potential of China for two consecutive years. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.
Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co., Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Panasonic Announces Pricing & Availability Of 2014 Life+Screen AS530 Series LED LCD HDTV
NEWARK, N.J., April 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a leader in connected HDTVs, announced today pricing and availability of its 2014 Life+Screen AS530 Series of 1080p LED LCD HDTVs. The AS530 Series features four screen sizes - 39-inch class, 50-inch class, 55-inch class, and 60-inch class. All four screen sizes will be available via http://www.shop.panasonic.com and at select retailers.
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TC-39AS530U $549.99 Immediate
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diagonal)
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TC-60AS530U $1,399.99 Mid-April
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The Panasonic Life+Screen AS530 Series is an entry-level HDTV model combining convenient "Beyond Smart" features and practical picture-performance functions to deliver an easy-to-use interface with stunning picture quality performance.
The AS530 maintains Panasonic's renowned quality in the area of image rendering performance with Backlight Blinking Technology (240 Backlight Blinking) which produces smooth, blur-free moving pictures of fast-moving images.
Building on the success of Panasonic's "My Home Screen" personalization features introduced last year, Panasonic Life+Screens completely overhaul the user interface and introduce dramatic enhancements regarding learning the content preferences of individual users, breaking different content out of its silos, and making navigation far easier and more intuitive.
The AS530 Series Life+Screen features include:
-- My Home Screen -- a highly intuitive and personalized gateway allowing
users to personalize their screen with their favorite apps and content
and access it all quickly and easily.*
-- Remote Sharing -- share video memos, messages, and other information
from my Home Screen through smartphone devices while away from home.
-- Voice Guidance -- uses text to speech functions to verbalize text
content as it appears on your TV.
-- Swipe & Share - transforms the TV into a hub for streaming and sharing
photo and video content seamlessly with Smartphone and Tablet devices.
Users can transfer personal photos and videos from their Android or iOS
devices directly to the large screen with a simple swipe of the finger
and transfer them back to their smart devices the same way. Swipe &
Share also enables sharing of user-generated photos and videos that are
on the large screen with other Android or iOS devices.
-- Internet Apps - access to a wide range of internet-based video-on-demand
content and applications covering everything from news and fitness,
social networking, music and online shopping and gaming.*
The Life+Screen AS530 Series also features a built-in Wireless LAN, Media Player, DLNA, two HDMI ins, two USB ports and is Energy Star 6.1 Certified.
* Internet service required. Available content may vary by product, model, and location, and may require fees. Specifications and product information are subject to changed.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Smart Life+ Screen, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2013 Annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, the Panasonic brand rose to number four, the highest ranked electronics brand in the report. (http://bit.ly/19WFSpu).
Ukraine Tech Startup First Contact Launches Contacter
Latest Tech Wearable to be Funded via Indiegogo
NEW YORK, April 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- First Contact, a wearable tech startup based in Kiev, Ukraine, today launched a prototype of a wearable device called Contacter, presented in the form of a touchscreen watch. Contacter will be funded via an Indiegogo campaign beginning April 10.
The device is the first social network to allow point-to-point, peer-to-peer truly secure communication between users. Contacter is the first non-internet based social network increasing true social interactions while preventing unwanted interference. Additionally, the device's ability to prevent interference has been tested for months by protesters in the Ukraine, proving the concept. Contacter's developers devote the project to the Ukrainian people during government protests in late 2013 to 2014.
"Contacter now makes it possible to connect with friends confidentially and without relying on service providers, which also protects the user's privacy," said Valeriy Borovyk, CEO. "Privacy is an important issue right now, so we are excited to begin the Indiegogo campaign, which will allow us to put the Contacter into production."
The wearable device creates a Zigbee-powered network that allows use in both personal and professional capacities. Applications for the Contacter include:
-- Political organizing / protests
-- Networking with users at a large tradeshow
-- Location-based marketing
As with traditional social networks, users add details about themselves, including name, interests and requirements for potential contacts. To ensure privacy, the data entered into Contacter can be visible to all users, only to accepted contacts, or invisible to all users. Based on preferences, one can search and select people or businesses and send a message to make initial contact.
The First Contact team is made up of several creative people from various technical and commercial backgrounds. CEO Valeriy Borovyk is also Chairman of the Alliance "New Energy of Ukraine", with a background in of alternative energy, aerospace and IT. Declan Gordon Carroll, a former enterprise development consultant of the Irish government, has helped to implement more than 300 start-ups. Dmitry Novikov, designer and winner of the first prize of "high-speed train of the future" of Bombardier Transportation; Oles Sanin, Ukrainian film director, whose film "Mamay" was nominated for an Oscar as best foreign film in 2003; 16-year-old Ukrainian student Eugene Borovyk, an official partner of Google, which created the Public with over 1.5 million views.
UK-based publishing company Tudor Rose is delighted to announce the relaunch of
OnWindows.com [http://www.onwindows.com ], a website that provides news and industry
thought leadership on Microsoft and partner technology in the enterprise. This latest move
considerably improves the site's ease of use through the clarity of its interface as well
as its content, which can be filtered according to industry topics.
Features of the refreshed site include a touch-enabled, responsive design, a new
content-rich homepage, the facility to join industry conversations and to share content,
and easy access to digital editions of the OnWindows publications.
"We've made a great leap in the functionality and presentation of an already valuable
website, offering customers greater choice of access to relevant industry content," said
Jon Ingleton, managing director at Tudor Rose. "We've had some very positive comments from
our clients at Microsoft as well as from industry partners on the importance of the new
build."
The OnWindows brand was originally conceived in the late 1990s when Tudor Rose began
publishing the Banking on Windows NT magazine on behalf of Microsoft. Since then,
OnWindows has extended its coverage of enterprise business technology to include
manufacturing, retail and hospitality, public sector, communications and more.
For Microsoft's customers, the site provides a wealth of information about how the
organisation and its partners are helping businesses in industry and government. For the
Microsoft partner community, the site provides a valuable channel to promote their brands
while distributing product news, case studies and thought leadership. Also built in is an
easy-to-search directory of Microsoft solution and service providers.
OnWindows.com is the online home of four quarterly customer magazines, covering
financial services, manufacturing, public sector, and retail and hospitality. These
industries, together with the communications and media sector, are also covered by a range
of annual Global Outlook guides. All publications are available both digitally and in
print through OnWindows.com and are designed to give customers the knowledge and insight
to help maximise the value of their investment in Microsoft and partner technologies.
The printed magazines are already distributed by both Tudor Rose and Microsoft offices
worldwide to CXO-level contacts as well as to business and technical decision makers
throughout the world's organisations and to global industry events. The OnWindows brand is
now therefore focused on significantly increasing digital users, facilitating interaction
through online and Windows 8 app channels.
For further information, please contact Leigh Trowbridge at Tudor Rose:
uBreakiFix the First in U.S. with Samsung Galaxy S5 Repair Components
ORLANDO, Fla., April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- uBreakiFix, a consumer electronics repair company rated 13(th) in the 2013 INC 5000, has acquired Samsung Galaxy S5 Glass/LCD assemblies prior to the device's release. uBreakiFix is currently distributing these repair components to its 70+ locations nationwide making them the first to carry parts and offer repair services for the newest Samsung mobile device.
The latest from Samsung: the Galaxy S5 will be officially released in the US this Friday, April 11 through various nationwide mobile carriers. Some of the main feature on the new device include upgrades to the front and rear-facing cameras, a larger form factor with a 5.1-inch display (the previous generation donned a 5-inch display), a finger print scanner, a heart rate monitor, USB 3.0 and IP67 certificated Dust and Water Resistant coating to name a few. The SUPER AMOLED display, which claims 1920 x 1080 resolution and 432 pixels per inch, will be covered with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 according to the Corning web site. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 also boasts scratch and Native Damage Resistance. Past gorilla glass variations have been effective against damage, but were still susceptible to cracking under the right (or wrong) circumstances. Devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S4, with Corning's Gorilla Glass 2 have proven to be susceptible to damage despite the strength the gorilla glass boasts, making this device one of the top repaired devices by uBreakiFix in the past year.
uBreakiFix was founded in 2009 as an internet based mail-in electronics repair company and quickly discovered the need for a faster turnaround time and face-to-face customer interaction. uBreakiFix has revolutionized the electronics repair industry through industry-leading customer service, technical knowledge and warranty policy. Today the company operates more than 70 repair locations nationwide, and is expanding rapidly. "Our goal is to bring while you wait repair and unmatched service to the consumer" said David Reiff, uBreakiFix Co-Founder "There isn't really anyone else offering this level of service in the industry and we realized the niche we could fill in the market to offer people a reasonable, sustainable approach to the repair of consumer electronics. We pride ourselves in offering repair services for cutting edge devices no matter how new."
uBreakiFix now offers Samsung Galaxy S5 Glass/LCD repair. Stop by any repair location for a quote, call 877-320-2237 or email support@ubreakifix.com for questions! For more information about uBreakiFix please visit uBreakiFix.com.
Contact:
Adam Nations
UBREAKIFIX
202.810.5809
a.nations@ubreakifix.com
Sony Entertainment Network Launches Mobile Billing In Canada
New Wallet Funding Option Makes It Easier to Purchase Games, Movies, Music, and More Through Sony Entertainment Network and PlayStation®Store
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment International LLC and Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC today unveiled a new feature that enables users of participating mobile networks in Canada to top up their account wallet to purchase content from the PlayStation®Store and across Sony Entertainment Network using a mobile phone account.
Working with mobile payments company, Boku, the process makes it easier for users to obtain PlayStation®Store and Sony Entertainment Network content, including downloadable games, add-ons, themes, movies and TV shows, as well as subscriptions to the Music Unlimited service. Mobile billing works in conjunction with select mobile network operators in Canada.
From launch, wallet top-ups with mobile billing can be made through the PlayStation®Store on PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) systems or Account Management via the Sony Entertainment Network website. Customers can choose "mobile" as the payment option, enter their mobile phone number, and respond via SMS to confirm the wallet top-up(1). The wallet top-up charge will appear on their next mobile phone bill, or is debited against their pre-paid account(2).
"Offering customers the best entertainment content across the PlayStation®Store and Sony Entertainment Network is our top priority," said Eric Lempel, Vice President, Sony Network Entertainment International. "Mobile billing is another secure and convenient way for users to fund their wallet for immediate access to the content they want."
With an unprecedented amount of digital content now available across the network, and new and easier ways to top-up user account wallets, the PlayStation Store and Sony Entertainment Network online store deliver convenient and immediate access to games, movies and TV episodes, music, and more for PS4(TM), PS3(TM), PlayStation®Vita, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) systems and other devices.
For more information please contact:
Greg Belloni
Sony Network Entertainment
650-295-6446
greg.belloni@am.sony.com
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About Sony Entertainment Network
Sony Entertainment Network is the ultimate destination for digital music, movies, games and more. All through the convenience of a single account, Sony Entertainment Network is a global comprehensive network platform that unifies Sony's digital entertainment experience across a growing ecosystem of Sony and non-Sony devices. Additional information about Sony Entertainment Network can be found by visiting: blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.facebook.com/sonyentertainment, and http://www.twitter.com/sonyentnet.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
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Along with My Kingdom for the Princess and 4 Elements, there are several hidden object
games for April's eager players to get their teeth stuck in to. A perennial favorite on
the site, the hidden object genre consistently ranks as a fan favorite month after month.
Enthusiasts returning to the category in April will find Dreamland and The Mystery of the
Dragon Prince awaiting their clue finding prowess. In the spooky Dreamland, players must
thwart the soul-stealing plans of an evil dwarf while navigating through an eerily
abandoned amusement park. With an incredible storyline, head scratching puzzles and
brilliant graphics, it is sure to keep hidden object fans amused all month long.
The Mystery of the Dragon Prince, also new in the genre for April, promises fans a
similarly addictive experience. Packed with extraordinary characters and ripe with
adventure, players accepting an invitation to explore an ancient castle must get to the
bottom of an age-old curse, use all of their senses to solve increasingly challenging
puzzles to learn about the prince and find a series of hidden objects, tucked away in
every nook and cranny of the crumbling old castle.
Also new for April are two brand new PC downloadable games in the Time Management
genre. My Kingdom for the Princess sees Princess Helen returning to the sick King; players
must help noble knight Arthur in his race against time to rebuild the kingdom, rebuilding
roads and repairing Hamlets to help Helen get home. In Land Grabbers, gamers take on the
persona of a Middle Ages military leader and must command their crack platoon of troops to
capture enemy fortresses and secure surrounding land.
Finally, for players who enjoy Match 3 games, 4 Elements promises to challenge and
captivate with more than 60 levels to conquer, 20 challenging bonus tasks and four books
of magic to unlock. Gamers are called upon to use all of their match making ability to
unlock the books and restore life to a kingdom taken over by evil powers.
Confirming the new titles for April, My Real Games' Nikolai Veselov said, "We're
delighted with the fantastic range of new games that our visitors will be able to enjoy
when they visit the site in April. They are all PC downloadable games and we're sure they
will bring hours of enjoyment and entertainment to our players."
To find out more and to play any of these games, visit http://www.myrealgames.com.
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TCL Accelerates Transformation to Customer-Centered Business Model
SHENZHEN, China, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL is moving forward in its goal of transforming from a traditional TV manufacturer into a global multimedia entertainment technology enterprise. TCL is now announcing three major strategic initiatives for 2014. First, TCL will create a totally new and highly-efficient Online to Offline (O2O) sales platform for the Chinese market. Second, TCL will improve engagement with consumers and developers through a new online fan platform, named "T-fans", for TCL's die-hard fans. Finally, TCL will establish a Cultural Communications company that will provide live-streaming video content in partnership with Hollywood studios. Through these three initiatives TCL will achieve its "double plus" strategy of becoming a more user-oriented company while leveraging the opportunities inherent in TCL's digital media devices. TCL announced these bold initiatives at its spring launch, during which the company released an impressive array of new products.
To achieve the "double plus" strategy goal of being more responsive to its customers, TCL will spend 500 million RMB to build its new O2O platform. By the end of next year the O2O platform is on forecast to achieve sales revenue as high as 10 billion RMB, and service revenue over 100 million RMB. The platform will be "social, local, personal, precise and mobile." TCL will work with online and offline retailers, as well as third party logistics companies, to streamline the TCL shopping experience, reducing costs and providing higher-quality service. TCL will also begin expanding its own delivery capacity, and will cover 88 percent of the cities in China by June. In addition to working with online retailers such as JD.com and Tmall, TCL will develop and promote the online TCL Mall.
T-fans platform
TCL will also establish a T-fan platform for die-hard fans, pursuing the "double plus" strategy goal of greater customer engagement. Through this platform users will be able to participate in TCL product design, development, testing, and evaluation of the whole process. The T-fan community will have both online and offline components, including fans gatherings, family days, DIY tours, picnic lunches, and community TV game competitions. TCL will also create a user database, mining value from users' data to provide users with better service. This summer TCL will officially launch the T-fan group activities with user-centered, interactive communication. A wide range of enterprises will rely on fans to participate in product development. TCL hopes to have a fan base of 200 million users within five years.
TCL Culture and Media
A key pillar of the "double plus" strategy is transforming TCL from being a traditional electronics manufacturer to a global multimedia entertainment technology enterprise. To that end TCL will establish a culture and media company that will provide video content including short films and dramas through partnerships with Hollywood studios. TCL will also release an application called "GoLive TV," a live-streaming TV service.
Spring Launch
In addition, TCL has also announced a strong spring lineup of smart products. These products are available in China and will soon be available in select international markets. TCL Multimedia has launched nine new home entertainment terminal products, including TCL Games TV E5700, E6700, and the T2 game console; QLED, OLED, UHD surface TVs, ultra high-definition naked eye 3D TV and other new products. TCL Multimedia also announced it will develop OTT services and ultra-fast high-end home theater systems, transforming from a TV manufacturer to a "global entertainment technology company." TCL Communications released the latest 4G smartphones, tablets, wearables, smart devices and smart accessories, including the world's thinnest 4G phone. And TCL Home Appliance released a smart air conditioner and smart air purifier, which will form the core of TCL's new family cloud services.
Mission Statement
Mr. Li Dongsheng, Chairman and Founder of TCL Corporation, said in his speech, TCL will spare no effort to promote the "double plus" strategic transformation, and to establish a user-oriented business model. This strategy is the top priority for the next five years. It is user-centered, based on intelligent computing technology, broadband Internet, big data and cloud computing. It is innovative and driven by market demand, focusing on products and applications aimed at creating a satisfying user experience. The double plus transformation strategy will drive value growth, and improve TCL's core competitiveness in the new era of smart design.
Mr. Hao E, CEO of TCL Multimedia, said, "TCL launched a game console based on smart TV applications. Users want a gaming experience that is large enough, fast enough, smooth enough and economical enough. TCL Multimedia will continue to enhance the "TV +" Smart TV platform's technical capabilities and innovative applications. TCL communications will also launch for enterprise and home HD video communications systems, multi-screen television and interactive applications of smart mobile terminals and other new products and technologies. In addition, the smart set-top boxes will also develop OTT services while promoting the ultra-fast high-end home theater systems, achieving the transformation from TV manufacturer to "global entertainment technology company."
About TCL Corporation
Founded in 1981, TCL Corporation (000100.SZ) is one of the largest consumer electronics enterprises in China, with over 70,000 employees in 40 countries throughout the world. Currently it has three listed subsidiaries: TCL Multimedia (01070.HK), TCL Communication (02618. HK), and Tonly Electronics (01249.HK), with a diverse business portfolio covering LCD TVs, LCD panels, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, home appliances and lighting products. In 2013, TCL's total sales reached RMB85.32 billion, and the TCL brand value exceeded RMB63.9 billion. TCL is ranked No. 3 in market share of LCD TVs, No. 5 in mobile phones, and No. 5 in LCD panels sector, on a global basis. Starting from 2014, TCL is focusing its goal of building new customer-centered "product + service" business model, while pushing its transformation towards "smart + Internet technologies." TCL is committed to its new vision of "enriching lives of its customers by rendering products and services of ultimate experience." For more information, please visit its website: http://www.tcl.com/en.php
TI helps manufacturers connect more with launch of Internet of Things (IoT) cloud ecosystem
Network of cloud service providers supports TI's broad IoT portfolio
DALLAS, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced a third party ecosystem of Internet of Things (IoT) cloud service providers. This ecosystem will allow manufacturers using TI technology to connect with the IoT more easily and rapidly. The first members of the ecosystem include 2lemetry, ARM, Arrayent, Exosite, IBM, LogMeIn, Spark, and Thingsquare. Each member has demonstrated its cloud service offering on one or more of TI's wireless connectivity, microcontroller (MCU) and processor solutions for a wide-range of IoT applications spanning industrial, home automation, health and fitness, automotive and more. Visit TI's website to learn more about the IoT cloud ecosystem members and their offerings.
About TI's cloud ecosystem
Manufacturers need proven hardware, software and an easy way to connect to the cloud, manage services and capitalize on the growing IoT market. The cloud ecosystem allows TI customers to find the best cloud service provider to meet their individual needs and get the most out of their TI-based IoT solutions.
Members of the TI IoT cloud ecosystem offer services to meet the growing needs of the IoT including integration of data into business processes, data analytics, customizable user portals and smart phone apps, and compatibility with multiple wireless technologies. The TI IoT cloud ecosystem is open to cloud service providers with a differentiated service offering and value-added services running on one of TI's IoT solutions. If your company is interested in joining, please contact cloud-ecosystem@list.ti.com.
Quotes from TI IoT Cloud Ecosystem members
"We are excited to be a part of TI's new cloud ecosystem, and are looking forward to playing an important role in enabling customer innovation with TI-based IoT solutions," said Kyle Roche, CEO of 2lemetry. "By using 2lemetry's ThingFabric IoT platform, we hope to help TI customers bring their IoT enabled solutions to market faster, quickly connecting and scaling their network of connected products."
"At ARM, we believe that the Internet of Things will transform every business model on the planet," said Adam Gould, vice president, IOTBU, ARM. "TI's cloud ecosystem will accelerate that transformation with ARM(®) Sensinode(TM) software securely connecting billions of gateways and sensors to cloud platforms."
"Arrayent is excited to be a member of TI's IoT cloud ecosystem. TI's silicon and software solutions are a key part of Arrayent's truly complete and class-leading IoT platform. Our close collaboration dates back to 2007 and one of the industry's first IoT product launches with Mattel Inc. Together we expect to accelerate our customers' efforts to create compelling connected consumer products," said Abid Hussain, vice president marketing at Arrayent.
"Exosite(®) enterprise-ready scalable cloud services, event processing engine, open platform for business systems integration, device and data marketplace tools and easy connectivity with TI hardware, makes it simple to build world-class connected product offerings quickly. We are proud to be a member of the TI cloud ecosystem initiative," said Mark Benson, CTO at Exosite.
"IBM is helping customers recognize the significant potential of interconnected people, places and objects. Expanding our cloud-based Internet of Things services with TI is a natural extension of both companies' focus on this exponentially growing area," said Michael Curry, vice president of WebSphere software, IBM.
"We believe the IoT's true value lies in empowering companies to transform how they do business. By leveraging insights gained from connected, data-driven devices, you can unlock new opportunities to optimize operations, boost revenue and delight customers," said Mario Finocchiaro, director of Xively business development at LogMeIn. "We're delighted to be joining TI's cloud ecosystem. By combining TI's products with Xively's IoT platform and Business Services, we believe that, together, we can provide the hardware, software and expertise needed to help businesses quickly turn their IoT visions into reality."
"The Spark Cloud is fully integrated with TI's hardware from prototype to production so we're especially excited to officially be part of TI's IoT cloud ecosystem and look forward to providing numerous companies with comprehensive solutions for getting their products online," said Zach Supalla, CEO of Spark.
"Thingsquare's IoT cloud connects wireless devices with smartphone apps," said Adam Dunkels, CEO and co-founder of Thingsquare. "TI's wireless chips give our customers a range of options to achieve both high reliability and low power consumption with the Thingsquare open source firmware."
TI connects more to the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly growing with 50 billion connected devices expected by 2020 to provide smart, invisible technology that works for you. With the industry's broadest portfolio of wired and wireless connectivity technologies, microcontrollers, processors, sensors and analog signal chain and power solutions, TI offers cloud-ready system solutions designed to access the IoT wherever you want it. From high performance home, industrial and automotive applications to battery-powered wearable and portable electronics or energy-harvested wireless sensor nodes, TI makes developing applications easier with hardware, software, tools and support to get anything connected within the IoT. Learn more at http://www.ti.com/iot.
Find out more about TI's IoT portfolio
-- Learn how TI Connects More to the IoT: http://www.ti.com/connectmore
-- TI SimpleLink(TM) wireless connectivity solutions: http://www.ti.com/wirelessconnectivity
-- TI microcontrollers: http://www.ti.com/mcu
-- TI processors: http://www.ti.com/sitara
-- Learn about the important role "smart" sensor front ends play in the IoT
on the Analog Wire blog
-- See how TI helps reduce power consumption and improve efficiency for
connected devices on the Fully Charged blog
-- IoT Innovators blog series on ConnecTIng Wirelessly: http://www.ti.com/wiconnewsletter-pr
-- TI E2E(TM) support community: http://www.ti.com/wicon-forum
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
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Zwipe Biometrics Celebrates Stellar Results from Debut at ISC West
OSLO, Norway, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Biometric Card Receives Security Industry Association Award
Zwipe, a global leader in biometric identity protection today announced its strong
first showing at ISC West, where it also received a new product award from the Security
Industry Association.
"We have been completely blown away by the interest shown to our products," said Kim
Kristian Humborstad, CEO of Zwipe. "As this was our first proper showing at a trade show,
we were unsure what to expect. The reaction and feedback we have received far exceeded any
expectations we had."
Traffic in the booth was heavy; with the majority of interested people having either
already heard of the Zwipe product, or were told they must stop by and see it themselves.
"We were repeatedly being told that everyone was talking about our product," said Bob Fee,
Director of Sales for North America. "I have never before seen such a demand for a just
launched product."
"The level of interest confirms for us that the Zwipe biometric card is indeed
revolutionary," continued Humborstad. "Our product is disrupting the identity and access
control industry, creating new markets and revenue streams for OEMs, distributors and
integrators."
Because Zwipe's product has a fingerprint sensor on the card, the need to swap out
readers to upgrade to a biometric system is eliminated. Working with all iClass, Prox,
MIFARE Classic and DESFire EV1 readers, Zwipe enables the end-user to upgrade their
security to biometric without the cost and downtime associated with replacing readers,
while also maintaining the integrity of the users biometric information, which remains
only on the card.
About Zwipe:
Founded in 2009, Zwipe is a fast growing company in the center of a quickly evolving
industry. Zwipe has a strong portfolio of Patent Applications and is continually
developing more.
The Zwipe Evolution is a wirelessly powered card with which you authenticate yourself
not through something you know (pin code), but through something you are (your
fingerprint). The card is based on a NFC (Near Field Communication) platform with no
external database containing sensitive information, as the fingerprint data is only stored
inside the Zwipe card. To learn more about Zwipe, please visit http://www.zwipe.com, or
follow Zwipe on Twitter @zwipe.
Contact: Kim Kristian Humborstad
+47-922-52-006
kim@zwipe.no
Flux Showcases Lithium Batteries for Electric Pallet Jacks at DC Power Group Annual Meeting (Nashville - Apr. 15-18) and Beverage World's BevOps Fleet Summit (Las Vegas - Apr. 22-25)
VISTA, Calif., April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Flux Power® Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: FLUX), an innovator in advanced lithium energy storage systems, will feature its Flux LiFT Pack advanced lithium batteries for electric walkie pallet jacks (forklifts) at two upcoming industrial equipment and fleet management events. The LiFT Pack reduces costs, increases run-time and dramatically extends the lifespan of electric pallet truck (forklift) batteries used in material handling.
April 15-18(th) in Nashville, Flux will present at the DC Power Group Annual Meeting, a gathering of battery distributors, service providers and vendors from across the U.S. The Flux LiFT Pack enables battery distributors to deliver their customers both superior performance and greater return on investment when compared to traditional lead-acid batteries.
April 22-25(th) in Las Vegas, Flux will exhibit at Beverage World Magazine's 9th Annual BevOps(TM) Fleet Summit. The conference brings together beverage industry warehousing, operations and fleet management representatives to discuss industry trends, challenges, and the latest innovations in products, services and technology. Electric walkie pallet jacks are widely used in the beverage industry on delivery trucks and in warehouse applications. Flux's LiFT Pack has been proven as a superior battery solution for this application.
"Flux's participation at these highly focused events builds awareness of our advanced lithium battery pack, which enables quantum improvements in fleet management of industrial equipment. We look forward to demonstrating the clear performance and value advantages of our LiFT Pack products with prospective partners and customers, as Flux builds out a national distribution footprint," said Kerri Taylor, Director of Business Development.
About DC Power Group (http://www.dcpowergroup.com)
The DC Power Group was founded by businessmen engaged in selling and servicing batteries and chargers for electric lift trucks, telecommunications, UPS, and switchgear/control applications. The Group's goal is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, best practices and new products and services to help its members to better manage their businesses, while also developing productive relationships and business friendships.
About the BevOps(TM) Fleet Summit (http://www.bevopsfleetsummit.com)
The BevOps Fleet Summit is an annual 3-day conference hosted by Beverage World Magazine that addresses the latest trends, challenges and innovations in warehousing, operations and fleet management in the beverage industry. The premier event of its kind, the BevOps Fleet Summit brings together speakers and attendees from across the beverage industry for informational sessions, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities.
About Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (http://www.fluxpwr.com)
Flux Power develops and markets advanced lithium-ion energy storage systems ('batteries') based on its proprietary battery management system (BMS) and in-house engineering and product design. Flux storage solutions deliver improved performance, extended cycle life and greater return on investment than legacy solutions. Flux sells direct and through a growing base of distribution relationships. Products include advanced battery packs for motive power in the lift equipment, tug and tow and robotics markets; portable power for military and entertainment applications and stationary power for grid storage.
This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" relating to Flux's business that are often identified by the use of "believes," "expects" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, etc. Such forward-looking statements include the development and success of new products, distribution partnerships and business opportunities and the uncertainties of customer acceptance of new products. Actual results could differ from those projected in due to numerous factors. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update these statements or the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected. Although we believe that beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Investors should refer to the risk factors outlined in our Form 10-K, 10-Q and other reports filed with the SEC and available at http://www.sec.gov/edgar.
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CONTACT: Company: Flux Power Holdings, Inc., Kerri Taylor, Director of Business Development, 877-505-3589, ktaylor@fluxpwr.com, Investor Relations: Catalyst Global LLC, Eric Lentini, 212-924-9800, flux@catalyst-ir.com
No Filter Needed: The New Nikon COOLPIX S810c With The Android(TM) Operating System Is The Seamless Way To Shoot And Share Stunning Images
The Next Generation Full-Featured Social Camera Helps Users Step Up Their Photo Sharing With Stunning Images and Instant Access to Their Favorite Apps
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new COOLPIX S810c, which combines Nikon's powerful camera imaging technologies and the vast capabilities of the Android(TM) Operating System (OS). Whether photographing friends dancing into the night or fast-action sports, the 16.0-megapixel COOLPIX S810c helps users never again settle for sharing a sub-par cell phone photo to their social networks.
"The COOLPIX S810c combines the best parts of a Nikon camera and the limitless possibilities of the Android Operating System, so users can seamlessly integrate their digital lives with their creative passions," said Masahiro Horie, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "Nikon COOLPIX S810c users will be able to stay connected and share everyday moments with ease through Full HD video and amazing stills."
Capture and Share Photos, Without Sacrificing Image Quality
The new Nikon COOLPIX S810c provides users with the power to capture high quality images in low-light or from a distance, delivering the results that would otherwise be a challenge to capture with a smartphone. The COOLPIX S810c features a 16.0-megapixel, backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor for excellent low-light ability, and a 12x optical zoom NIKKOR lens (with 24x Dynamic Fine Zoom) to get the sharp shots from up close or far away. Further bolstering the low-light capability of the S810c, the camera has an ISO range up to 3200, as well as Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) to help banish blurry photos, even while shooting handheld. To capture those special moments, the camera also has a fast continuous shooting mode.
Stay Connected, Share Effortlessly With Built-in Wi-Fi®
Whether liking a status or tagging a photo, COOLPIX S810c users can seamlessly share their most memorable moments with friends and family with the Android(TM) 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Operating System. When accessing Google Play(TM), users have access to endless apps including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and many other apps where they can share photos and stay connected. With the Android OS, users can surf the web, read their latest emails, browse through their friends' photos and videos, navigate with maps as well as many other functions offered by Android apps. The built-in Wi-Fi capabilities of the S810c provide a simple way to directly share photos instantly with friends and family. When no external Wi-Fi network is available, users can also connect to a compatible smartphone or tablet via the dedicated "Connect to S810c" app(1) in order to transfer, share and view their images on that smart device. Additionally, the COOLPIX S810c has built-in GPS for location-based apps, as well as a stereo headphone jack, which allows users to operate their camera as a mobile media player device. With the COOLPIX S810c users can easily navigate to their dinner date, while listening to their favorite playlist, and then shoot and share their entree as well as the night's details with friends, all with the same device.
Proven Nikon Technologies and Features
Whether sharing, swiping, composing or navigating, users will appreciate the wide and bright 3.7-in. touch-screen LCD monitor with 1.2 million-dot resolution, as well as the ability to capture Full 1080p HD video. Additionally, COOLPIX S810c photographers can explore their creativity with a variety of special and creative effects including user-friendly modes and features like Easy Panorama, which lets the user simply sweep the camera to create an ultra-wide panoramic image. Furthermore, the camera also features a new enhanced battery, allowing users to stay connected longer.
Price and Availability
The Nikon COOLPIX S810c will be available in early May 2014 in Black or White for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $349.95**. For more information on the latest COOLPIX cameras as well as other Nikon products, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.
In order to give consumers a more effective way to understand the benefits of each COOLPIX camera and to help users determine the best camera to fit their lifestyle, Nikon has segmented the COOLPIX series into five categories: Advanced Performance, Fun & Innovative, Ultra-Slim Zoom, Comfort Long Zoom and Budget Friendly. For more information about these and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens system. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 80th anniversary of NIKKOR optics, and announced the production of over 85 million NIKKOR lenses in 2014, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nikon and get the latest news and information from Twitter by following @NikonUSA.
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MirrorWeb is a service that eliminates website downtime. All websites suffer downtime
be it planned or unplanned and how a business prepares will determine how it affects them.
The MirrorWeb service eliminates website downtime by diverting visitor traffic to a
mirror of a site if the main site is down for any reason.
Research by the Centre for Economic Research (CEBR) has shown that unscheduled
downtime is a huge problem and costs SMEs in the region of GBP100 million per year in lost
revenue in the UK alone.
We have launched worldwide and have secured customers in Europe, Africa, Asia and USA.
We provide a 14 day free trial that gives users the chance to evaluate the MirrorWeb
service before committing to purchase.
MirrorWeb Limited, which has its headquarters in Manchester, was founded in 2012.
For further information please contact:
David Clee
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Email: david@mirror-web.com
Website: http://www.mirror-web.com
Mentor Graphics Enterprise Verification Platform Unites Questa and Veloce for 1000x Productivity Gain
WILSONVILLE, Ore., April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (Nasdaq: MENT), today announced the Mentor(®) Enterprise Verification Platform (EVP), which combines Questa(®) advanced verification solutions, Veloce(®) OS3 global emulation resourcing technology, and Visualizer((TM)), a powerful debug environment, into a globally accessible, high-performance datacenter resource. The Mentor EVP features global resource management that supports project teams around the world, maximizing both user productivity and total verification return on investment. The Mentor EVP delivers performance and productivity improvements ranging from 400X to 10,000X.
"Mentor's verification vision is to deliver an environment where the verification process is completely abstracted from the underlying verification engines from first design thoughts, through silicon, to final product," said John Lenyo, vice president and general manager, Design Verification Technology Division, Mentor Graphics. "With EVP, Mentor has eliminated the barriers to hardware acceleration and ushered in a new era of enterprise-level verification that combines the functionality and observability of simulation-based verification with the speed of emulation."
Veloce OS3 and Mentor VIP Transform Emulation into a Global, High-Performance Datacenter Resource
To leverage the investment in emulation and allow it to serve as a true enterprise verification resource, emulation must undergo a transformation from project-bound engineering lab instrument to datacenter-hosted global resource. This transformation begins by eliminating the In-Circuit Emulation (ICE) tangle of cables, speed adaptors and physical devices, replacing them with virtual devices. The Veloce OS3 VirtuaLAB peripherals are reconfigured instantly to support multiple projects and rapidly shifting priorities. This is possible because VirtuaLAB is hosted on standard datacenter computers, not proprietary hardware targets.
The OS3 Enterprise Server efficiently manages the global emulation resources, consolidating them to commercial queue managers as a single, high-capacity entity. The Enterprise Server determines the most efficient location to run each job and immediately serves high-priority jobs by temporarily suspending jobs of lower priority.
Veloce OS3 also delivers advanced verification features to the emulator including PSL/SystemVerilog assertions, functional coverage, and UPF for low power. This enables a high-performance coverage closure flow and pre-silicon performance analysis of critical SoC subsystems running application software. To maximize testbench reuse, the Mentor Verification IP, built using standard UVM/RTL, is designed for both simulation and acceleration modes. These capabilities are in place for a smooth transition from simulation to emulation, allowing for a 1000X performance boost over simulation alone with no loss of functionality.
New Visualizer Debugger and Software Debug Suite
With System on Chip (SoC) designs, teams are spending the largest percentage of their verification time on debug, so improving debug productivity from block to system is critical. The new Visualizer debugger is a single debug solution tightly integrated into simulation and emulation that has the capacity and performance to handle today's largest SoCs. The Visualizer debugger provides efficient RTL; gate-level and testbench debug, including automatic tracing to quickly pinpoint original cause of errors; protocol and transaction-level debugging; a complete set of native UVM and SystemVerilog class-based debugging capabilities and low-power UPF debug. All of these capabilities are available in both interactive and post-simulation modes for simulation and emulation.
SoC signoff is not complete until the ability to boot the OS has been verified. SW debug of the OS has a large think-time component while the emulator sits idle. OS3 moves the think-time offline to the Codelink(®) tool, which supports 10X the number of engineers as single-user JTAG probes and replays SW execution at speeds of up to 100Mhz. With OS3, the emulator attacks job after job at full speed while SW debug is performed offline. Together these capabilities enable maximum debug productivity and OS bring-up much earlier in the design cycle.
Unified Coverage and Analysis Boost Quality and Productivity of Results and Optimizes Emulator Requirements for Coverage Logic
Many SoC projects have verification data coming from multiple sources that must be intelligently merged and holistically analyzed to evaluate true project completeness. With Veloce OS3 and Questa 10.3, assertions, coverage and runtime data from all sources -- including emulation, formal, simulation, mixed-signal and low power -- are written into the high-performance database. Using a common database and Questa Verification Management tools and testplans, verification teams can instantly view coverage, pinpoint ineffective tests, reduce data merge times and improve regression throughput and debug time, collectively resulting in enhanced quality of results and productivity.
The EVP Unified Coverage Database (UCDB), which supports the Unified Coverage Interoperability Standard (UCIS), is also used to create a "smarter" coverage closure flow with emulation by understanding coverage that has already been met by other verification engines and intelligently optimizing the coverage logic that is downloaded into the emulator; saving compile time and valuable emulation resources.
Availability
The Mentor Enterprise Verification Platform components are scheduled for general availability in late Q2 2014.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.15 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
Mentor Graphics, Mentor, Questa, Veloce and Codelink are registered trademarks and Visualizer is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
For more information, please contact:
Carole Dunn
Mentor Graphics
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Turtle Beach Introduces New PlayStation 4 Headset At PAX East
New P12 Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset for the PlayStation®4 and PS Vita(TM)
SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach, the leading audio brand in the games industry, today announced a new addition to its lineup of gaming headsets for the PS4(TM). The Ear Force® P12 amplified stereo gaming headset (U.S. MSRP $59.95). The P12, which is specially-designed for the PlayStation®4 and PS Vita(TM), provides high-quality digital game and chat audio through one simple USB connection. The P12 can be pre-ordered online beginning today and will be available at retail globally on July 10. Turtle Beach is the gaming audio brand of Parametric Sound Corporation (NASDAQ: PAMT).
To address differences in audio output between the PS4(TM) and PS3(TM) consoles, the P12 gaming headset provides louder amplified stereo sound and incorporates two features popular with gamers: Adjustable Bass Boost and Microphone Monitor. An inline amplifier provides easy access to volume control, Base Boost and microphone mute. Large 50mm speakers deliver a full-range of high-quality audio, from crisp highs to thumping lows.
Consumer demand for the Sony PlayStation®4 has exceeded analyst expectations, and next-generation console sales have contributed to strong demand for gaming headsets. According to sales data reported by The NPD Group, Inc. (NPD), Turtle Beach had 55 percent dollar share of the U.S. gaming headset market in the fourth quarter of 2013, driven in part by strong sales of PlayStation®4 compatible headsets, including the wireless surround sound PX4 and P4C chat communicator.
In January 2014, Turtle Beach announced a partnership agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. to create officially licensed headsets for the PlayStation®4. Under the agreement Turtle Beach will develop tournament-grade headsets as well as headsets for gaming and entertainment enthusiasts. The headsets are expected to be unveiled this summer and available in stores in the fall.
"Consumers associate the Turtle Beach brand with high-quality, feature-rich gaming headsets," said Juergen Stark, Chief Executive Officer of Parametric Sound Corp. "With our market share gains at the end of 2013 and our strong line-up of products for 2014, I am confident our headset business is well-positioned for growth as the console transition accelerates."
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets premium audio peripherals for video game consoles, personal computers and mobile devices under the brand Turtle Beach (TurtleBeach.com), including officially-licensed headsets for the next-generation Xbox® One and PlayStation® 4 consoles. Turtle Beach is the leading brand in video game audio and the official audio provider for Major League Gaming, the world's largest eSports league, and Twitch, the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.
Turtle Beach is part of Parametric Sound Corporation, an audio technology company that markets innovative products under both the Turtle Beach and HyperSound brands.
Under the brand HyperSound (HyperSound.com), the company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that beam sound to a specific listening area without the ambient noise of traditional speakers. HyperSound has applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and health care.
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CONTACT: David Lowey, Director of Corporate Communuications, david.lowey@turtlebeach.com, +1 914-844-2759
RadioShack Returns to Its Boston Roots with Grand Opening of Custom Concept Store in Downtown Crossing Business District
One-of-a-Kind Retail Destination Opens to Public; Showcases Company Focus on "Do It Together" Collaboration
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack today announced the opening of its latest custom concept store, located in Boston near the site of the company's first retail location, which opened in 1921. This bolder, brighter custom concept store celebrates RadioShack's founding history in Boston, along with its deep-rooted commitment to collaborating with consumers to uncover what is possible through technology.
Located at 13 School Street in Boston's historic Downtown Crossing neighborhood, the newly remodeled store features a custom contemporary nautical design, paying homage to the city's maritime heritage with sailing rope accents, weathered wood and a ship's bow centerpiece. Interactive areas throughout the store encourage shoppers to discover personalized solutions, connect with sales associates and realize the unlimited potential of technology.
RadioShack's expert associates bring their "make it happen" attitude to each customer interaction, finding smart solutions to technology needs. This collaborative spirit is at the heart of the brand's "Do It Together" brand positioning and it is on display in the new Boston concept store.
"We are delighted to open our new custom concept store in Boston, the birthplace of RadioShack," said Joe Magnacca, chief executive officer of RadioShack. "Boston exemplifies the true spirit of innovation, and the city prides itself on being a hub for entrepreneurialism. This is the ideal backdrop to showcase RadioShack's fresh new look and renewed focus on technology discovery and collaboration."
The School Street store is the third custom-designed location to open in the nation and is one of 30 concept stores to open since RadioShack debuted the new concept store model in July 2013. These new locations reflect the company's strides toward reinvigorating its stores, revamping its product assortment and repositioning the brand. All RadioShack concept stores showcase an enhanced shopping experience, including:
-- A speaker wall where customers can shop and compare more than a dozen
different speakers using music installed on in-store tablets
-- Interactive displays that encourage shoppers to compare products,
including headphone demo stations where they can listen to leading
brands like SOL REPUBLIC, Skullcandy and Beats by Dr. Dre; a remote
control toy exploration center; and a GoPro camera display,
demonstrating the capabilities of several camera models
-- A "Do It Together" Idea Center where consumers can bring their ideas to
life through collaboration with store associates at a convenient work
space
-- Helpful, informative RadioShack staff who can answer shoppers' questions
about hundreds of products and services, and direct customers to the
items that meet their specific needs
-- Technology that makes shopping interesting and playful, including
touchscreens and apps to help shoppers understand product benefits
-- Newly configured displays highlighting in-demand brands like Apple, HTC
and Samsung, as well as mobile carriers such as AT&T, Sprint and Verizon
Every detail within this custom concept store is tailored to celebrate RadioShack's origins in Boston. Design and technology features unique to this location include:
-- A nautical aesthetic reflected throughout the store's interior, drawing
on the city's maritime industrial history, including custom color
palette, weathered wood with sailing rope accents, industrial lighting,
a large navigation compass and ship's bow centerpiece installation
-- Free mobile device charging stations so consumers can pop in to power up
their phones or tablets
-- A 3D printer on display for interactive demonstrations to showcase this
powerful new technology for consumers
-- Local content available throughout the store, so visitors and locals
alike can use the store's tablets or mobile devices to find out more
about fun things to see and do in Boston
To celebrate the opening of this new store, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, with Boston dignitaries and business leaders, will join RadioShack for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 10. At this event, the company will also announce its support of innovation accelerator, MassChallenge, offering 20 percent of the day's sales to the organization.
Neighbors to the new RadioShack are further invited to come see the custom-designed store and pick up an instant savings coupon good for $10 off any $40 qualifying purchase, while supplies last. Customers can also check-in on Foursquare to claim this deal for a limited time.
With the opening of this custom concept store, RadioShack has updated 20 percent of the 30 stores in the Boston area, with locations receiving a range of updates, from updated signage, to bright, redesigned interiors, to interactive product displays for new product comparison.
About RadioShack Corporation
RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. RadioShack(® )offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally. RadioShack's retail network includes approximately 4,300 company-operated stores in the United States, over 270 company-operated stores in Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit http://www.radioshack.com. RadioShack(®) is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.
News Media Contact: Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, Media.Relations@RadioShack.com
TCL Steps Up "Double +" Strategy and Builds O2O Platform
TCL Multimedia debuts T2, the world's first specialized double-screen game platform and game console
HONG KONG, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Corporation ("TCL Corp", Shenzhen Stock Exchange stock code: 000100.SZ), TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited ("TCL Multimedia", HKSE stock code: 01070), and TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited ("TCL Communication", HKSE stock code: 02618) jointly held "TCL 2014 Spring Product Show ALL 4 U" in Shenzhen today.
Debuted in the Spring Product Show was a range of the latest smart Internet products and service platforms for spring from TCL Corp, TCL Multimedia, and TCL Communication. They included a specialized game platform, a game console, a high-resolution video conferencing system, the latest 4G handsets, smartphones featuring Meme Da, which is a function for socializing, smart connection devices, as well as healthy smart air conditioners and smart air purifiers for households. The most eye-catching product was T2, which is the world's first specialized double-screen game platform and a game console launched by TCL Multimedia. The game platform is also the first of its kind in the world to be operated on a television set. In the future, the game platform will be fully installed in the TCL iQIYI TV+ series products that include A71, E5700, and E6700. Other new products also showcased at the show were QLED TV, UHD curved-panel TV, and 4K Ultra High-definition Naked Eye 3D TV. Meanwhile, TCL Corp announced its plan to start an online-to-offline (O2O) platform and to build up its contents with an aim of establishing a smart industry ecosystem as part of its strategic transformation.
Mr. Hao Yi, Chief Executive Officer of TCL Multimedia, said, "After the launch of a video platform last year, we unveiled the game platform today. In the future, we will subsequently launch an education platform and lifestyle platform. These moves will enable us to provide a comprehensive entertainment solution for users with our principle of "this is how entertainment should be." Our aim is to develop TCL Multimedia into a global entertainment technology enterprise. In addition, TCL Multimedia will not only join forces with TCL Communication to launch new products such as high-definition video-conferencing systems for use in offices or at home, it will also develop over-the-top (OTT) smartbox business. Furthermore, it will accelerate the development of the high-end home theatre system IMAX and its global broadcasting business to expedite its business transformation."
Mr. Li Dongsheng, Chairman of TCL Corporation, said, "TCL will spare no effort to forge ahead with the strategic transformation by combining intelligence and Internet and by adopting a business model of "products + services." The "Double +" strategy is user-oriented and seeks to promote innovation in products and applications, which driven by the market needs and user experiences with smart technologies, broadband Internet, big data, and cloud computing. On the other hand, the strategy is aimed at bringing exquisite experience to users through various smart products and service platforms. The "Double +" transformation strategy will help enhance TCL's core competency and will facilitate its development into a leading global consumer electronic enterprise in the new age of smart technologies."
About TCL Multimedia
Headquartered in China, TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited (HKSE stock code: 01070) is one of the leading players in the global TV industry. TCL Multimedia is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, and distribution of consumer electronic products. Its ultimate holding company is TCL Corporation. According to the latest DisplaySearch report, the Group ranked No.3 in the global LCD TV market share with a 6.8% market share in 2013. The Group remained its No.1 position in the PRC LCD TV market with a market share of 18.1%.
New Fluke ScopeMeter® 190-504 delivers 5 Giga-samples-per-second in a 4-channel, 500 MHz portable oscilloscope
EVERETT, Wash., April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Corp. introduces the Fluke(® )190-504 Series II 500 MHz ScopeMeter(® )Portable Oscilloscope, the first to achieve a 500 MHz at 5 GS/s real time sample rate in a 4-channel handheld, sealed, and rugged oscilloscope without compromising on safety rating, ruggedness, or battery operating time.
The Fluke 190-504 fills the needs of professional electronic troubleshooters working on medical, communications, navigation, and military devices who need the fast 5 GS/s -- or 200 pico seconds -- sample rate and 4-channels for greater accuracy and clarity of shape and amplitude of unknown waveform phenomena like transients, induced noise and ringing or reflections.
The 504 rounds out the line of rugged ScopeMeter(®) 190 Series II that feature 2 or 4 independently insulated input channels and an IP51 dust and dripwater proof rating with models available in 500 MHz, 200 MHz, 100 MHz or 60 MHz bandwidths. The series features deep memory up to 10,000 samples-per-channel so technicians can examine very small parts of the waveform in detail.
The ScopeMeter(®) 190 Series II include innovative functions like Connect-and-View(TM) triggering for intelligent, automatic triggering on fast, slow or even complex signals, ScopeRecord(TM) mode, TrendPlot(TM) feature, and automatic measurements functions you would expect to find in high performance benchtop scopes. The 190 Series II safety rating, according to IEC 61010 standard, is 1000 V CAT III/ 600 V CAT IV making it possible to safely measure from mV to 1000 V.
Pricing and Availability
The Fluke 190-504 ScopeMeter(®) Test Tool is available now at U.S. list price of $4,990. For more information, visit: http://www.fluke.com/portableoscilloscope.
For information on Fluke tools and applications, or to find the location of your nearest distributor, contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206, call (800) 44-FLUKE (800-443-5853), fax (425) 446-5116, e-mail fluke-info@fluke.com or visit the Fluke Web site at http://www.fluke.com.
About Fluke
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot and manage industrial, electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes.
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Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website.
For more information:
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Along with My Kingdom for the Princess and 4 Elements, there are several hidden object
games for April's eager players to get their teeth stuck in to. A perennial favorite on
the site, the hidden object genre consistently ranks as a fan favorite month after month.
Enthusiasts returning to the category in April will find Dreamland and The Mystery of the
Dragon Prince awaiting their clue finding prowess. In the spooky Dreamland, players must
thwart the soul-stealing plans of an evil dwarf while navigating through an eerily
abandoned amusement park. With an incredible storyline, head scratching puzzles and
brilliant graphics, it is sure to keep hidden object fans amused all month long.
The Mystery of the Dragon Prince, also new in the genre for April, promises fans a
similarly addictive experience. Packed with extraordinary characters and ripe with
adventure, players accepting an invitation to explore an ancient castle must get to the
bottom of an age-old curse, use all of their senses to solve increasingly challenging
puzzles to learn about the prince and find a series of hidden objects, tucked away in
every nook and cranny of the crumbling old castle.
Also new for April are two brand new PC downloadable games in the Time Management
genre. My Kingdom for the Princess sees Princess Helen returning to the sick King; players
must help noble knight Arthur in his race against time to rebuild the kingdom, rebuilding
roads and repairing Hamlets to help Helen get home. In Land Grabbers, gamers take on the
persona of a Middle Ages military leader and must command their crack platoon of troops to
capture enemy fortresses and secure surrounding land.
Finally, for players who enjoy Match 3 games, 4 Elements promises to challenge and
captivate with more than 60 levels to conquer, 20 challenging bonus tasks and four books
of magic to unlock. Gamers are called upon to use all of their match making ability to
unlock the books and restore life to a kingdom taken over by evil powers.
Confirming the new titles for April, My Real Games' Nikolai Veselov said, "We're
delighted with the fantastic range of new games that our visitors will be able to enjoy
when they visit the site in April. They are all PC downloadable games and we're sure they
will bring hours of enjoyment and entertainment to our players."
To find out more and to play any of these games, visit http://www.myrealgames.com.
No registration is required.
Sustainability Certification Raises the Bar for Recycled Content in IT Products
STOCKHOLM, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
In a step forward for sustainable IT, product certification organization TCO Development announces the first products to meet a new certification for computer displays containing a minimum of 85% post consumer recycled plastics.
The first displays to certify to the new requirement come from Lenovo. A complete listing of certified products( http://79.136.114.89/pls/nvp/!tco_search ) is available on the TCO Development website.( http://tcodevelopment.com )
Stephen Fuller, Business Area Manager for displays at TCO Development comments, "The growing use of recycled materials among IT brands is a positive step toward greater producer responsibility and turning the tide of the e-waste crisis"
The 85% minimum is challenging but achievable as industry initiatives and access to recycled materials improve. Fuller continues; "By introducing requirements for halogen-free plastic as early as 1995, TCO Development has also been able to help ensure a greater supply of uncontaminated plastics suitable for recycling."
Certified displays will offer buyers clear sustainability benefits; less raw materials used, lower pollution and CO2 emissions through primary extraction and manufacturing as well as less material entering the waste stream.
TCO Development advances sustainable IT and is the organisation behind TCO Certified, the third party sustainability certification for IT products. Professional IT purchasers worldwide choose TCO Certified products as part of their sustainable IT strategy. Products achieving TCO Certified meet a broad series of criteria to ensure that manufacturing, use and recycling is carried out with consideration for environmental, social and economic responsibility. TCO Certified is available for displays, notebooks, tablets, smartphones, desktops, all-in-one PCs, projectors and headsets. TCO Development is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with regional presence in North America and Asia.
Anite Enables Operators to Improve Quality of End User Experience (QoE) Measurements
OULU, Finland, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
With the new Nemo Outdoor features, such as locking and forcing capabilities,
simultaneous POLQA and PESQ measurements and enhanced measurement capacity, operators can
now improve QoE by more effectively focusing their test procedures to measure voice and
data quality in mobile broadband networks .
Anite, a global leader in wireless network testing technology, today announced the
latest release of Nemo Outdoor, a laptop-based drive test tool for wireless networks which
supports all major wireless technologies and over 270 mobile devices and scanning
receivers from various vendors. Nemo Outdoor 7.3.0 introduces improved Quality of End User
Experience (QoE) measurements by enabling complete forcing functions with HiSilicon based
devices, support for simultaneous PESQ and POLQA measurements, and improved measurement
capacity in Nemo Outdoor and Nemo Invex with the new generation Nemo media router.
"With this new version of Nemo Outdoor operators will be able to truly improve their
Quality of Experience measurements." says Jussi Lemilainen, Vice President, Product
Management and Business Development at Anite's Network Testing business, "They will be
able to better focus their testing, optimization and development in favor of end users.
This will enable improved quality of service experience and ultimately less subscriber
churn" Jussi concludes.
The HiSilicon chipset locking functions bring a number of anticipated forcing features
to Nemo Outdoor, enabling more accurate analysis and troubleshooting. Key features
include:
Today, mainly two standards are used for analysing voice quality in mobile networks -
PESQ and POLQA. POLQA will become more commonly adopted by operators as new codecs and IP
based Voice over LTE (VoLTE) are introduced. In the interim phase, simultaneous PESQ and
POLQA measurements are necessary, which is now available in Nemo Outdoor 7.3.0.
The media router functionality in Nemo Outdoor enables real Quality of End User
Experience (QoE) measurements as the FTP client performing the measurements runs on a
smartphone. Furthermore, it enhances the measurement capacity of Nemo Outdoor as multi
measurements such as Benchmarking can be done with up to six LTE devices connected
simultaneously onto a single laptop.
Nemo Outdoor 7.3.0 also supports LTE 400 Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) using Altair
chipset and enhanced LTE channel lock and PCI lock using Qualcomm based devices.
Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.
Anite's Network Testing business provides cutting-edge network measurement systems and
solutions globally under the Nemo brand to a wide range of customers including mobile
operators, network equipment manufacturers, service contractors and regulatory bodies.
Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 16 countries across Europe, America,
Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit the company's web site: http://www.anite.com/nemo.
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CONTACT: Contact Details for order: Piritta Parhi, +358-406734711
CellPoint Mobile Releases New Ancillary Revenue Shopping Platform called mRetail(TM) for Airlines
New Airline Retail Technology Designed to Help Airlines Grow Ancillary Revenues through Passengers' Mobile Devices
LONDON, April 10,( )2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CellPoint Mobile, a European provider of mobile payment enablement and transaction solutions to the retail, transportation and financial services sectors that processes more than 2.5 million transactions per day, has launched its mRetail(TM) Ancillary Revenue Platform designed to help airlines create and increase ancillary revenue opportunities through the mobile channel.
The mRetail(TM) Ancillary Revenue Platform simplifies the process of selling ancillary products from multiple providers through a single technology platform, creating a seamless branded experience through the passenger's mobile device.
As airlines struggle with disruption and fragmentation of the payment eco-system, lengthy time to market of new mobile payment technology integrations and difficulty in enabling mobile transactions across multiple touchpoints, CellPoint's mRetail(TM) Ancillary Shopping solution can quickly integrate within an airline's existing legacy infrastructure using the company's sophisticated translation, management and security functionality engine.
"Our mRetail(TM) Ancillary Shopping solution helps airlines overcome current challenges on many levels: we've reduced the time to market and TCO by up to 60% for our airline clients and provide robust management tools for their customer service teams," said Kristian Gjerding, CEO of CellPoint Mobile. "We're trying to improve the user experience and simplify the "pathway to purchase" by removing current barriers to business across digital channels, including mobile."
The mRetail(TM) Ancillary Shopping solution combines the key touchpoints of payments, products, communications and transaction history and audit trail for consumer engagement, and can be extended to include social selling, digital payments and eWallets. Passengers' mobile devices are transformed in to an airline-branded merchandising showroom, fully supported by mPoint(TM), CellPoint Mobile's cross-channel payment platform. mPoint(TM) supports a broad range of customer-facing payment capabilities and options, including one-click payment, stored card, split tender and stored value.
The mRetail(TM) Ancillary Shopping solution is part of a modular technology platform that can be rapidly deployed and is supported by end-to-end transaction monitoring for customer service and operations. The modules have been designed to help airlines and travel operators streamline their mobile communications and payment systems, including:
-- mSocial(TM) - A social friendly interface that enables new integration
points into leading social networks. This also enables airlines to
deepen their consumer insights by linking brand advocates and product
experts directly into their digital commerce environments.
-- mWallet(TM) - Passengers can now access all services within a single
branded universe, covering payments, tender, shopping, vouchers,
tickets, social communications and 1-2-1 marketing offers. This new
product extends CellPoint Mobile's Commerce Orchestration Platform
capabilities, currently powering Airlines, Railways and Retailers with
innovative eWallet, payment and self-service solutions.
For case studies or to receive information about the company's success stories with retail, transportation and financial services brands, please contact info@cellpointmobile.com
About CellPoint Mobile
CellPoint Mobile provides mobile payment solutions and professional services to some of the world's leading retail, transportation, financial services and travel brands. The company has offices in London, Copenhagen and Miami, and processes more than 2.5 million mobile payment transactions per day. Visit http://www.cellpointmobile.com for more information.
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CellPoint Mobile
CONTACT: CellPoint Mobile Ltd., Kristian Gjerding, Tel: +45 20101715, Email: kristian.gjerding@cellpointmobile.com
WhistleTalk Launches a Mobile App for Referral Hiring
BANGALORE, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
WhistleTalk has launched a Referral Hiring Mobile App for Android and IOS today, at
iSpirit's two-day fest InTech50 in Bangalore.
The app aims at helping those companies which want to make a success of their employee
referral program.
Only those referral programs that are able to successfully engage employees will
deliver results. And what better way to do that than through a mobile app that allows
employees to share jobs with friends though messaging apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and
Facebook, refer them for job openings and win exciting rewards on the go anytime and
anywhere.
HR teams now have a handy tool to keep referral programs relevant and prominent in the
minds of their employees through mobile notifications, referral status updates and alerts
about latest job openings.
"This is going to be a game-changer for our referral hiring efforts," says Prakash
Dantuluri, Director at Paradigm Creatives and a WhistleTalk user. "The WhistleTalk mobile
app will enable us to literally put all job openings in our employees' pockets."
India is going Mobile
An explosion of smartphones over the last two years has changed the way people do
things. There are nearly 100 million smartphones in India and the mobile user base
accounts for 76% of the internet user base in our country. The smartphone user base is set
to grow to 360 million by the end of 2014.
Mobiles are synonymous with instant access. The convenience of anytime-anywhere access
allows people to catch up on content that matters to them including new job opportunities.
"High employee participation and engagement is critical for an employee referral
program to deliver results," says Vinoo Chacko, Co-Founder of WhistleTalk. "The key to
increasing participation is to make it easy for an employee to contribute to the referral
program anytime, anywhere."
About WhistleTalk
A SaaS based referral hiring platform, WhistleTalk, was recently selected by iSpirit
(Indian Software Product Industry Round Table) to be in the list of 50 Most Innovative
Products from India. A finger on the pulse of mobile trends and practical experience with
referral hiring has helped WhistleTalk innovate and develop a solution that could be a
shot in the arm for every employee referral program out there.
WhistleTalk (http://www.WhistleTalk.com [http://www.WhistleTalk.com ]) makes referral hiring
work. It is a social hiring application that is designed to empower all stakeholders of an
employee referral program (management, HR, recruiters, employees and candidates),
resulting in faster and better hires.
The free personal edition allows job seekers to access and apply to referral jobs. The
enterprise edition enables companies to creatively partner with employees to supercharge
their referral hiring. WhistleTalk helps companies leverage the social influence of their
employees to connect with potential candidates and hire them.
Media Contact: Upali Dasgupta, Press@WhistleTalk.com, 91-9930967803, WhistleTalk
Jacoti, a pioneer in the consumerization of hearing technologies launches Jacoti Lola(TM), a wireless audio streaming technology for complex listening situations.
Earlier on, Jacoti successfully launched the world's first CE approved medical device standalone software hearing aid: Jacoti ListenApp(R).
A consumer product
Jacoti Lola(TM) is a software-based technology for bi-directional low latency wireless audio broadcasting in complex listening situations.
Jacoti Lola(TM) makes use of standard wireless networks. Setting up a Jacoti Lola(TM) session just requires both speaker and listener to launch the applications.
No more hassle of buying dedicated hardware, just download the applications and start listening to a world of difference.
Usage
Classrooms, meeting rooms, auditoria and even cars are known to be complex listening situations.
Lola(TM) enhances and streams cd-quality audio in these environments.
"What is more vital for an audience than understanding the speaker or enjoying the music?
At school, hearing-impaired children are especially challenged because the noise of their peer students and the acoustics of the classroom make it very difficult to understand their teacher.
Jacoti Lola(TM) is a breakthrough in the accessibility and the affordability of classroom audio technology for children with hearing loss," says Prof. Dr. Erwin Offeciers, a leading ENT specialist.
Interoperability
Jacoti Lola(TM) seamlessly interconnects with consumer-headsets, the new generation of Made for iPhone(R) hearing aids, with conventional/ standard hearing aids, cochlear implant-speech processors etc.
How to access?
To enhance awareness of this smart piece of technology, Jacoti will make the Jacoti Lola(TM) software freely downloadable from the Apple and Mac App Store, for a limited period of time free; for up to 2 users.
What's next?
Jacoti prepares the interconnection of its hearing loss compensation technology: Jacoti ListenApp(R), with Jacoti Lola(TM) and foresees the launch of this breakthrough hearing platform by mid 2014.
Jacoti believes that hearing loss compensation and the personalization of the audio to the individual needs of the users, should be part of all audio-enabled computing devices.
About Jacoti
Jacoti bvba is a privately held hearing technology company with offices in Boechout Belgium and in Barcelona Spain.
Contact information:
Jacoti bvba http://www.jacoti.com All rights are reserved. Jacoti retains all rights (including, but not limited to, copyrights, domain names, trademarks)
SST Group launches HIPAA compliant Virtual DICOM Media Creator (patent pending) for distribution of patient images and results
Now hospitals and medical professionals can securely distribute medical images without delay
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SST Group, a leading provider of medical disc publishing solutions, PACS software and accessories, today announced the launch of the DICOM Virtual Media Creator(TM) (DVM-EZ(TM)), an innovative hardware and software solution designed to provide healthcare facilities with a simple, fast and secure way to distribute DICOM images to patients, referring physicians and other facilities.
With DVM-EZ, sharing protected health information (PHI), including DICOM images, is as simple as sending an email. The receiver simply decrypts the package using a secure password and the virtual media containing the PHI information opens on the user's desktop. All DVM-EZ activity is recorded in audit logs for HIPAA compliance.
Its intuitive, browser-based user interface provides on-demand virtual media creation for DICOM studies and other PHI elements from anywhere on a network. Images, reports and EMR data are bundled with a comprehensive DICOM viewer, encrypted and sent via secure connection to the referring physician, patient or medical facility. There is no enrollment required or per study fee charged for a user to receive studies.
"SST has been able to leverage its expertise in the medical CD burner category to develop and bring the DVM-EZ to market," explained Richard Murphy, President SST Group, Inc. "DVM-EZ is designed to provide a secure, cost-effective delivery method for DICOM images and PHI data. DVM-EZ gives radiology departments the ability to electronically send patient images and PHI data to patients and referring physicians without any per use or subscription fees, while still adhering to the strict HIPAA compliance requirement for PHI data."
About SST Group
SST Group, Inc. is an innovative leader of medical disc publishing solutions, PACS software and accessories. From simple data storage to specialized DICOM medical solutions, products include hardware and software systems to help store, organize and share medical images within PACS systems. For more information about SST Group visit us at http://www.sstgroup-inc.com. Follow SST Group via Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ and subscribe to product update emails and newsletters through our website using "Join our Email List" link on our home page.DICOM Virtual Media Creator (DVM-EZ) is a trademark of SST Group, Inc., and is part of a family of EZ hardware and software products designed to help medical professionals manage and distribute medical information.
For more information contact:
Mike Sutherland, Director of Sales
msutherland@sstgroup-inc.com
847-777-6944
What's your MOMENTUM? Sennheiser showcases the world's most unique and inspiring sound stories
OLD LYME, Conn., April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Some people seem to move ahead of others. They have a certain drive, a fire that lets them go further. They do what others don't do, and what nobody else has done before. For Sennheiser, these people have MOMENTUM. Together with Spotify, the audio specialist will introduce 100 sound stories from all over the world. Sennheiser will present videos that showcase the life and work of some of the world's most inspirational people, sharing their projects and unique achievements and inviting others to share their own stories.
Legendary human beatbox EKLIPS, sound artists Nik Novak and Di Mainstone and Imogen Heap, pioneer in innovative music - they all have MOMENTUM. Working with unique people like this, Sennheiser, together with Spotify, tells the stories of a hugely diverse range of inspirational people. The audio specialist will be following a group of 100 people who have a passion and connection to sound in order to learn more about their lives and own personal MOMENTUM. These individuals are constantly pushing the boundaries - going beyond the ordinary, reaching for new heights that are yet to be discovered. This spirit, this commitment to the core to create something that is unique and has uncompromising authenticity and substance is what Sennheiser seeks to celebrate and discover over the course of the MOMENTUM project.
As well as showing amazing stories of creativity and determination from around the world, Sennheiser is also asking viewers to share their own MOMENTUM. They are invited to join the social video project by contributing their own stories in the form of seven-second videos. They can add these to other videos with the same theme or idea - building "video chains" of inspiration that carry their own MOMENTUM. Sennheiser will recognize the most compelling videos and ideas submitted with prizes, including fantastic trips to London, New York and Tokyo that will offer the ultimate sound experiences. Users will also get a chance to win pairs of Sennheiser MOMENTUM headphones and six-month subscriptions to Spotify Premium.
They have MOMENTUM - People that inspire
People with MOMENTUM can come from any background. They see opportunities, take chances, and make things work, finding inspiration in a unique worldview and creating sound in a completely new or different way.
Legendary human beatbox EKLIPS has MOMENTUM, challenging Eminem's record by rapping 105 words in 16 seconds. Nik Nowak has MOMENTUM. He is the creator of the "Sound Panzer", a caterpillar-tracked tank that the Berlin-based artist converted into a powerful bass monster. Di Mainstone has MOMENTUM, turning the Brooklyn Bridge into a giant harp, allowing anyone to manipulate the sounds created by the natural ebb and flow of the bridge's cables through movement. Imogen Heap has MOMENTUM. Through unique wearable technology - the Mi.Mu glove - she forms electronic music through the movements of the human body, becoming one with the machine in the act of creation.
These people are individuals, but they have one thing in common. They push the world ahead with MOMENTUM. It is the spirit of these individuals that Sennheiser seeks to celebrate over the course of the project. On http://www.sennheiser-momentum.com you can watch their videos, follow their journey and learn about their incredible projects.
"Embarking on the MOMENTUM project, we have been astounded by the passion, energy and vision of the people we met and have been working with," said Uwe Greunke, Director Strategic Marketing at Sennheiser. "We see so many incredible stories out there and we are convinced that there are many more. This is why we are asking "What's your MOMENTUM?" - inviting people to check out the films and upload their own short videos to showcase their creativity."
Share your MOMENTUM to win
MOMENTUM is already building, with a range of inspirational personalities joining the project including the inventor of the sustainable smartphone Dave Hakkens; Swedish metal sensation Amarathe; and Demon He, the founder of innovative Chinese radio station TangSuan.
"We would like to see these stories connect and interrelate, so we want people to add their stories to those on our website, creating video chains and forming an organic, self-perpetuating celebration of human ingenuity," explains Uwe Cremering, Head of Global Marketing Communications.
Sennheiser is inviting anyone to share their MOMENTUM by contributing their own videos. How does it work? The starting point is to visit http://www.sennheiser-momentum.com and watch the MOMENTUM videos. People can vote for their favourite stories and add their own seven-second MOMENTUM film to a video chain that inspired them, or that shares the same themes or ideas as their own submission. To take part in the MOMENTUM project, videos can be uploaded between April 2, 2014 and July 31, 2014. And for those that really do feel they have MOMENTUM, there is even the option to start new chains.
Hear New York, London or Tokyo like never before
Experience a live gig in your hotel room. Win a meet & greet with a top artist. See a star at work in the recording studio. For the inspirational people whose videos generate the best or longest chains, their MOMENTUM really will take them further. Along with a friend, they will win an incredible city trip with flights and hotels included and the opportunity to experience a fantastic sound or music event. Additionally, those who inspire the most successful chains, the creators of the most successful videos, and the people that vote over ten times in a week will all enter a prize draw. Lucky winners will receive a pair of MOMENTUM headphones, Sennheiser's premium range that fuses uncompromising sound performance with the highest-quality materials, as well as six months of Spotify Premium.