Torkia USA Introduces New Line of Consumer Friendly Plush Padded Cases for Cameras and Camera Lenses
Dropping a camera can ruin it. While this fact isn't a surprise, it's amazing how many people ignore the one thing they can do to prevent a broken camera. In order to help save photographers from costly mishaps, Torkia USA introduces their line of plush padded cases.
NEW YORK, March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dropping a camera can ruin it. While this fact may not exactly be an earth shattering revelation, it's amazing how many people ignore the one thing they can do to prevent a broken camera. "We see people with broken cameras everyday with issues that could have been prevented by simply having a camera case," says Michael at Chrysler Camera Repair, a leading camera repair provider in Manhattan. When a camera gets dropped, it can truly wreak havoc without the proper protection. Sometimes, the entire camera is totaled, and repair expenses can cost as much as a brand new camera.
In order to help save photographers from costly mishaps, Torkia USA introduces their line of plush padded cases for cameras and camera lenses. Crafted from the highest quality materials, Torkia cases are perfectly suited to meet the needs of photographers of any skill level. Their cases have been rigorously tested to assure durability and protection from nature's elements and anything man can throw at it. From sprawling cities to vast countryside, Torkia cases offer unprecedented protection and durability.
Torkia camera cases are packed with features photographers can actually use. A weather-resistant Denier Nylon exterior and padded foam-cell interior to keep gear dry and cushioned. Storage is no problem with internal pockets to accommodate memory cards and a front zippered compartment that allows room for an extra battery, camera remote, or filter.
Torkia's Flagship model, the TD-4900 features Velcro-adjustable struts that suspend the camera inside the bag, giving users additional protection and the ability to accommodate a multitude of camera bodies. In-case suspension protects from drops and falls, while the top flap features a zipper and opens away from the body, adding even more protection.
For more information regarding the Torkia TD-4900, or for more information regarding the full line of Torkia products, visit us on the web at http://www.TorkiaUSA.com.
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Torkia USA
CONTACT: John Morabito, Torkia USA, Info@TorkiaUSA.com, 212-354-1341
TIGA Publishes Free Guides to Help Games Businesses Comply with OFT's
Principles for Online and App-based Games by April 1st
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video game industry, today urged all
game developers, digital publishers and platform holders that make games available to UK
consumers to comply with the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) final set of industry-wide
principles for online and app-based games which come into force on April 1st 2014.
Crucially, any company making games that are available in the UK will have to adhere
to the principles, irrespective of their country origin.
The principles resulted from an investigation by the OFT in 2013 into the ways in
which on-line and app-based games encourage children and other users to make purchases.
The OFT investigation was concerned with industry-wide practices that are potentially
misleading, commercially aggressive or otherwise unfair. The OFT, after consulting with
TIGA, games businesses and other interested parties, has addressed this issue with a set
of eight principles, providing guidance on what the industry might do to avoid being the
subject of targeted enforcement action.
From April 1st 2014, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority will enforce consumer
rights, including these eight principles. It has the power to take civil and criminal
enforcement procedures against businesses that violate the principles.
Dr. Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, stated:
"TIGA is focused on strengthening the UK video games industry and working with our
international partners towards this goal too. We have worked closely with the OFT and now
want to help our members in particular and games businesses in general to comply with the
OFT's principles, hence the production of these two guides. TIGA would like to thank
Stevens & Bolton LLP and Weightman's LLP - two first-class law firms - for working with
TIGA to develop these excellent guides.
"It's essential that all games developers, digital publishers and platform operators
who supply games to UK consumers review their products and service offering to make sure
that they are in compliance with UK consumer protection law prior to 1st April 2014."
About TIGA
TIGA is the trade association representing the UK video game industry. We help
developers and digital publishers build successful studios, network with the right people,
save money and access professional business advice. We also have traditional publishers,
outsourcing companies, technology businesses and universities amongst our membership.
TIGA is 90% funded by independent UK businesses. 80% of our board members are
developers and/or from UK-owned businesses, and 50% of our board are UK business owners
themselves. Since 2010, TIGA has won 16 business awards. TIGA focuses on three sets of
activities:
- Political representation
- Media representation
- Business services
This enhances the competitiveness of our members by providing benefits that make a
material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs and improved
commercial opportunities. It also means our members' voices are heard in the corridors of
power and positively represented in national, broadcast and UK video game trade media.
For further information, you can also contact:
Dr Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO on: +44(0)7875-939-643, or email: richard.wilson@tiga.org
Drew Field, TIGA Communications Director on: +44(0)7720-643-344, or email
drew.field@tiga.org
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video game industry
WD® Introduces First Thunderbolt(TM)-Powered Portable Dual-Drive
My Passport® Pro, Featuring Bus-Powered, User-Selectable RAID Storage in Capacities Up to 4 TB, Delivers High Speed and True Portability for Creative Pros on the Go
IRVINE, Calif., March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions for the connected life, today introduced My Passport(®) Pro, the first portable, Thunderbolt(TM)-powered dual-drive solution, providing creative professionals and enthusiasts high performance and capacity in a truly mobile solution. For Mac systems, My Passport Pro has user-selectable RAID functionality to deliver needed performance for the most demanding applications in the field, without the need for power adapters or extra cables. My Passport Pro is available in 2 TB and 4 TB capacities.
"The only Thunderbolt dual-drive solution that's bus-powered, WD's My Passport Pro enhances the workflow of mobile creative professionals by providing fast transfers and data protection for the large amounts of digital content they generate outside the studio," said Jim Welsh, executive vice president of branded products and worldwide sales, WD. "From photographers, videographers and musicians to graphic designers and architects, people who depend on portable storage for their livelihood will find My Passport Pro defines a new level of performance, reliability and especially portability."
"Thunderbolt(TM) technology makes new approaches possible for high-performance workflows," said Jason Ziller, Intel's Director of Thunderbolt Marketing. "By combining dual storage drives on a portable, bus-powered device, the My Passport Pro from WD is a uniquely powerful storage solution with high capacity for today's demanding users."
Directly powered via the integrated Thunderbolt cable -- a design unique to WD -- performance of My Passport Pro clocks in at speeds up to 233 MB/s, providing super-fast transfer, edit and backup capabilities. Another key feature of the dual-drive My Passport Pro is its user-selectable RAID function, which lets users choose data striping (RAID 0) for high performance or mirroring (RAID 1) for data redundancy, depending on the user's needs. Superior to both FireWire 800 and USB 3.0, the integrated Thunderbolt technology of My Passport Pro makes video manipulation quick and easy--with the ability to copy a 22 GB high-definition video file in half the time typically required by a USB 3.0 drive working in RAID 0 format.
Consisting of two 2.5-inch hard drives housed in a sleek aluminum enclosure, My Passport Pro is thoroughly shock-tested for extra durability to perform reliably when working on the go.
Pricing and Availability
My Passport Pro will be available immediately at Apple and major consumer electronics retailers and e-tailers as well as online at http://www.wdstore.com. Pricing for the 2 TB My Passport Pro is $299.99 and the 4 TB model is $429.99 USD.
About WD
WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
Western Digital, WD, the WD logo and My Passport are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Press Relations, 949.672.7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com; or Bob Blair, Western Digital Investor Relations, 949.672.7834, Robert.Blair@wdc.com
Sony Blazes Paperless Trail With Innovative New Digital Paper
Launches in U.S. to legal, higher education, government and enterprise markets
Sony collaborates with Worldox, a leading legal and financial document management company
SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Professionals overwhelmed with paper now have a new way to read, annotate, and share documents electronically using Sony's Digital Paper. Designed to increase productivity and streamline collaboration in paper-intensive environments, Digital Paper will appeal to a range of user communities including legal, higher education, governmental agencies and corporate board rooms across the United States.
"This is a true replacement for the vast amounts of paper that continue to clutter many offices and institutions," said Bob Nell, director, Digital Paper Solutions of Sony Electronics. "It is very easy to use and optimized for reading and annotating contracts, white papers, scholarly articles and legislation. The 'notepad' feature will have universal appeal, and notes can be shared with clients, colleagues, and co-workers. Digital Paper offers a simple, intuitive experience and gives professionals portability and flexibility coupled with the ability to wirelessly access document management solutions and other content repositories."
Sony's Digital Paper has a 13.3 inch display that shows full-screen views of letter-sized documents in the PDF format, eliminating the need to zoom or scroll when reading a page. The Digital Paper device retains the context of an entire page by displaying sharp, easy-to-read text and graphics that are nearly identical to printed documents or full-size notepads. The device's touch panel enables users to operate the menu or turn pages by simply touching the screen. Using the included stylus, professionals can write fluidly and directly on the panel, and also easily highlight and erase text, for a familiar and comfortable writing experience.
Digital Paper will help organizations reduce or eliminate the time-consuming and costly process of printing, copying, sharing, transporting and discarding corporate documentation, teaching materials, and reports.
According to published research from InfoTrends, as recently as 2011, local, state and federal offices used a yearly volume of 122 billion sheets of paper, an amount equal to roughly 400 sheets for every person in the United States.
With Digital Paper, documentation for meetings, classes or lectures created on a computer can be uploaded to a server, and then distributed over a wireless network to the Digital Paper devices of colleagues or students in multiple locations, saving time and making meetings and classwork more efficient. Users can access their server and easily search for documentation, and upload handwritten memos to individual folders on the server.
Introduction to the Legal Market
Sony is showcasing Digital Paper at this week's American Bar Association Tech Show in Chicago along with Worldox, which serves more than 5,500 law firms, financial institutions, and other enterprises. Worldox is integrating Digital Paper with its award-winning Document Management Solution (DMS), so legal and other professionals can easily and securely access documents, upload handwritten notes and annotated documents, and share with other individuals or groups.
"Sony has created a superlative tool for attorneys," said Ray Zwiefelhofer, President of World Software Corporation. "It's incredibly thin and lightweight, super comfortable for taking handwritten notes and the viewing of documents comes real close to the paper counterpart. Digital Paper has the potential to replace attorneys' notepads, binders and boxes of files by allowing them to save meeting notes directly into the client matter folder in Worldox. This will enable attorneys and other legal professionals to efficiently organize and reference materials for court hearings, testimonies, client and board meetings - in or out of the office."
Sony is also developing additional markets for Digital Paper in collaboration with leading companies serving several key markets, which will be announced in the coming months.
In addition to PDF source files, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files can be converted to the PDF format and saved, viewed and annotated on the Digital Paper device. For speedy retrieval and transfer, Sony's Digital Paper incorporates wireless access to servers (via Wi-Fi) as well as USB connectivity.
Key features and functions that make Sony's Digital Paper relevant to the day-to-day activities of professionals include:
-- World's thinnest, lightest body among devices with comparable screen
sizes (approximately 9/32" and 12.6 oz.); slightly thicker than 30
sheets of paper
-- 13.3 inch (screen size measured diagonally) electronic paper display
-- High contrast display (1200 x 1600 dots), 16-level grayscale,
incorporating "E Ink Mobius" technology from E Ink Corporation
-- No backlight enables text to be read clearly, even in bright sunlight
-- Built-in Wi-Fi functionality allows file sharing over a wireless network
-- Rechargeable thin lithium-ion battery - up to 3 weeks use on a single
charge
-- AC adapter or USB rechargeable (computer-based charging)
-- Storage - approximately 2,800 PDF files; internal memory of 4 GB coupled
with micro SD card slot for additional storage
-- Touch panel (IR touch) compatible with electromagnetic induction-type
touch pen input
-- Dimensions - Approximately 9 1/4" width by 12 1/4" height by 9/32"
depth (thickness)
-- Weight - Approximately 12.6 ounces
Digital Paper is planned to be available in May, initially through a select group of Worldox agents, with a suggested list price of $1,100.
Founded in 1988 and based in Glen Rock, New Jersey, World Software Corporation® is an innovative leader in the Document Management Systems (DMS) category. The company's flagship product Worldox has an install base of over 5500 companies in 52 countries. For more information about World Software Corporation and its products, please visit us at http://www.worldox.com. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @worldox. World Software Corporation® and Worldox® are registered trademarks of World Software Corporation. All other trademarks are held by their respective owners. For more detailed information, please visit http://www.worldox.com, call 800-962-6360 or email sales@worldox.com.
About Sony Electronics
Headquartered in San Diego, Sony Electronics is a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, design, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony is noted for a wide range of consumer audio-visual products, such as BRAVIA® 4K Ultra HD and High Definition televisions, Cyber-shot® digital cameras, Alpha Digital SLR cameras, and Handycam® camcorders. Sony Electronics also develops and manufactures video and audio technologies for a range of professional production applications, including broadcast television and motion picture production, live event production, event videography, ENG/EFP, digital cinematography, digital cinema, videoconferencing, medical, visual imaging, digital signage, remote system diagnostics and monitoring, and IP surveillance and security.
E Ink Mobius is a registered trademark of E Ink Corporation.
Trax personal tracker integrates u-blox GNSS and cellular technologies
World's smallest tracking device locates children and pets both outdoors and inside
STOCKHOLM, Sweden and THALWIL, Switzerland, March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Swedish WTS (Wonder Technology Solutions) and u-blox, the global leader in wireless and positioning semiconductors today announced that WTS has launched Trax, the world's smallest and smartest personal tracking device for children and pets. Based on u-blox' GNSS smart antenna and cellular module, the tiny tracker can be located anywhere, anytime via a free Android or iPhone mobile phone app.
In addition to real time tracking, Trax provides flexible geofence alerts, and can even monitor how fast your teenager is driving. It also works indoors thanks to a proprietary dead reckoning algorithm that delivers a position even when satellites are out of sight. Accurate down to 1.5 meters, the robust, water-resistant device also provides an "augmented reality" mode that helps users locate their trackers using a Smartphone's built-in camera view.
To achieve the smallest possible size, Trax takes advantage of u-blox' CAM-M8Q GNSS receiver module which has a built-in antenna. CAM-M8Q (Chip Antenna Module) provides both small size (9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm) and multi-GNSS capability. It is based on a u-blox M8 chip and incorporates a chip antenna, SAW filter, LNA, TCXO and RTC crystal. The surface-mount module is also extremely low in height making very thin customer designs possible.
"Trax is the world's smallest and most versatile personal tracking device available, packed with features designed to provide peace of mind to parents and pet owners almost anywhere in the world," said Fredrik Danelius, managing director at WTS. "By combining the leading GNSS and cellular technologies from u?blox, we have designed a tiny, reliable, low-cost device that protects our most valuable family members: children and pets."
Trax comes with an integrated SIM-card and two years of free data and roaming in 33 countries. It is charged via USB and typically lasts between two and four days on a full battery. For wireless connectivity, the device contains u?blox' SARA-G3 GSM/GPRS module which is footprint compatible with u-blox' 3G SARA-U2 module for easy 2G to 3G upgrade.
"Trax is an elegant and sophisticated example of our embedded GNSS and cellular modules combined to protect people's loved ones", said Pasi Alajoki, area sales manager at u-blox. "It is an important application of our mobile communications and global positioning technology where performance, size and power consumption play a critical role. We are proud WTS chose u-blox for Trax."
Click here for a high-resolution photo of Trax.
Click here for a high-resolution photo of the CAM-M8Q GNSS antenna module.
Click here for a high-resolution photo of the SARA-G3 GSM/GPRS module.
For more information about u-blox cellular and positioning modules, visit http://www.u-blox.com
About u-blox
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is the global leader in wireless and positioning semiconductors for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to allow OEMs to develop innovative solutions that enable mobility quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u?blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia and the USA.
About WTS
WTS, Wonder Technology Solutions, is committed to improving the lives of people by providing products and services with a high customer value that are reliable, fun, intuitive and smart. WTS seeks to revolutionize location-based services through smart technology and innovative design. WTS has innovated, designed and developed Trax, a small personal GPS-tracker that can be monitored on an App or web interface. Trax is specifically designed for children 2-7 years old and pets. These users require a product that is small in size, lightweight and doesn't get in the way of play. Parents and pet owners require reliable products. Trax is designed with high quality components and smart technology that meet all the above requirements. Its appearance features and functions are unique on the market.
Arista Networks Expands Cloud Platform with New 100Gigabit Options
Customer Adoption Demonstrates Versatility of Spine, Spline(TM) and Programmable Arista EOS
HONG KONG, March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Arista Networks today announced two new 100 GbE modules that, with Arista EOS, provide scalability, multi-tenancy, and network virtualization through open and programmable overlays, helping customers achieve seamless workload and VM mobility. Automated provisioning, combined with the new products, gives customers greater flexibility, scale and density for the most demanding cloud networks. Additionally, the 7300X Series with 10GBASE-T modules are gaining adoption among customers deploying cost-effective single tier and two tier networks.
The new line cards expand the portfolio of high density and cost-effective 100GbE. The Arista 7500E 100GbE line cards provide full support for IEEE 100GbE standards on both single-mode and multi-mode fiber, and broaden the choices for 10/40/100G with investment protection for existing customers. With Arista 7500E 100GbE in the spine layer, customers can now achieve network virtualization using VXLAN support in the modular platforms to deploy their cloud multi-tenant networks at large scale with high bandwidth. Additionally, those deploying the Arista DANZ features within Arista EOS can now get intelligent traffic visibility on 100GbE networks by leveraging Tap Aggregation on Arista 7500E modular platforms. Arista's Data Analysis DANZ solution is now expanded to modular chassis platforms and enables customers to connect to 100GbE spline or spine networks and to deliver tap aggregated 10GbE connections into a single 100GbE uplink to network monitoring, management and analytic tools.
"We selected the Arista 7500E platform for our data center to provide customers with true 100 Gigabit Ethernet services," said Ihab Tarazi, Chief Technology Officer at Equinix. "Because of the open architecture and cloud interconnect protocols, including VXLAN, the programmability of Arista EOS and multi-speed mode, we are able to allocate data center resources at 10/40 or 100 gigabits in a reliable and cost-effective manner."
Spline Series Delivers Programmability
The Arista 7300 Series offers 10GBASE-T at lower power per port than classic 10/100/1000 - allowing customers to migrate existing modular platforms with minimal disruption to existing structured cabling systems.
"When we decided to migrate our data center, we evaluated Core IP Switches based on performance, power consumption, and value," said Golan Ben-Oni, Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President Network Architecture at IDT Corporation. "The Arista 7308 switch, combined with Arista EOS, is delivering on all of these aspects in our production network. Arista is an innovative company and we bet our data centers on their ability to perform."
Customers building Spline networks, or collapsed two-tier leaf-spine networks, can now take full advantage of the portfolio of line cards announced in November of 2013. Building a Spline network gives customers the ability to collapse the leaf and spine into a single tier network for performance and latency sensitive cloud applications. These network designs have an open, extensible, and programmable foundation of Arista EOS that enables software defined cloud networking with virtualization, orchestration, and application visibility.
Deploying Arista EOS Smart System Upgrade (SSU)
Arista SSU now addresses data center infrastructure maintenance - one of the most complicated and challenging tasks facing data center administrators. Customers can perform maintenance on any infrastructure element, without adversely impacting application traffic flow.
"At Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. the network is critical to maintaining the services our customers depend on," said Steve Wesling, IT Operations/Network Manager. "With Arista EOS and the Arista 7300 platform, we will be able to automate and program our network, ensuring high availability and uptime while also reducing our operational costs."
The Arista 7300X Series delivers capex savings against both legacy Catalyst 6500 Series and two-tier designs. Arista also has a trade in program that enables customers to leverage the SDN capabilities of the 7300X Series while smoothly migrating from classic modular systems.
Pricing and Availability
New 100GbE Line cards for 7500E Series:
The 7500E Series 6 ports 100GbE card with support for CFP2 optics up to 40km over single mode fiber is orderable in Q2 2014. The 12 ports 100GbE 7500E Series card is planned for availability in 2H 2014 along with a full range of QSFP-100 optics and cables.
About Arista Networks
The company was founded to deliver software driven cloud networking solutions for large data center and computing environments. Arista's award-winning 10/40/100 GbE switches redefine scalability, robustness, and price-performance, with over 2000 customers and more than two million cloud networking ports being deployed worldwide. At the core of Arista's platform is EOS, the world's most advanced network operating system. Arista Networks products are available worldwide through distribution partners, systems integrators and resellers.
ARISTA, EOS and Spline are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Arista Networks, Inc. in jurisdictions around the world. Other company names or product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
TouchTunes Unveils Playdium, The Next Generation Platform At 2014 Amusement Expo
Breakthrough Music Experience Adapts to the Unique Musical Taste of Each Venue
LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TouchTunes, the largest in-venue interactive entertainment network in North America, today announced its latest innovation, Playdium, a next-generation entertainment platform that redefines the possibilities for new and engaging user experiences. Playdium combines a revolutionary music experience that allows the jukebox to reflect the musical taste of each venue with a sleek, modular design that dramatically simplifies service and support. In addition, TouchTunes is also showcasing its full line of entertainment solutions at the Amusement Expo including its industry leading mobile app and Tanjarine, a new tablet-based menu and entertainment solution for restaurants.
"Playdium is a leap forward in design and capability, creating a more personalized in-venue music experience for locations which will allow our operator community to provide a better solution and more value to their customers," said Charles Goldstuck, CEO of TouchTunes. "In creating Playdium, we listened closely to the needs of our operators, and developed a smarter jukebox that is also extremely easy to service."
Like its predecessor Virtuo, the industry's first smartjuke, Playdium supports multiple services including music, mobile, Karaoke, and PhotoBooth. Click here to view the Playdium overview video.
TouchTunes Showcase Highlights at Amusement Expo 2014:
-- Playdium is a next generation jukebox that allows venues to match the
music experience to their location's unique personality through a
selection of curated music profiles and powerful filtering tools. Over
time, the system learns from the music most played in a venue and adapts
to highlight the most relevant songs, artists and search results.
Playdium's innovative, modular design also increases reliability and
serviceability and includes intelligent diagnostics to reduce service
calls and facilitate remote support. [learn more here]
-- Tanjarine is a revolutionary, integrated dining and entertainment
experience that allows guests to place orders, play games and music, and
pay their bill, all from portable interactive tablets made available at
their table. Tanjarine is a TouchTunes company located in Mountain View,
CA. [learn more here]
-- TouchTunes Mobile allows users to control the jukebox remotely from
their smartphones. With over 2 million downloads and growing, users can
find TouchTunes locations, see what's playing, search for music, and
play their favorite song on the jukebox. Users can also share their
TouchTunes experience on Facebook, Twitter, and foursquare and earn
rewards for plays, friend referrals, and more. [learn more here]
About TouchTunes
TouchTunes is the largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, featured in over 60,000 bars and restaurants across North America. Our network supports a growing portfolio of location-based digital solutions that encourage social interactions through shared experiences. TouchTunes generates approximately 2 million paid song downloads per day and over 2 million people have downloaded our Android and iPhone apps, which allow users to choose the perfect soundtrack for their night without ever leaving their seats. TouchTunes' award-winning products and services also offer a range of additional social entertainment experiences--from an integrated photo booth to the first fully licensed commercial karaoke system--while providing powerful advertising and promotional opportunities for consumer brands and music artists. TouchTunes is a privately held U.S. corporation with offices in New York, Chicago, Mountain View and Montreal. For further information please visit us at http://www.touchtunes.com.
CONTACT:
Marc Felsen
Senior Vice President, Corporate and Product Marketing
mfelsen@touchtunes.com
MobStac Extends Platform to E-commerce Enterprises; Announces New Features for Delivering Best-in-class Mobile Shopping Apps
BANGALORE, India, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
MobStac, a leading mobile cloud platform company, today announced the addition of a
new set of mobile commerce features that are capable of providing consumers with a
universal shopping experience across all devices. MobStac has established itself as the
go-to platform for businesses looking to target their multi-channel audiences across the
mobile web, Android, iOS and Windows. The mobile commerce platform extension
[http://developer.mobstac.com/?utm_source&PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaignìomPR ] will
now equip e-commerce enterprises with the best shopping apps to engage with their mobile
consumers better.
The MobStac platform now provides an easy-to-use extension for all major commerce
backend systems such as Magento, OpenCart etc. The platform is now fully mobile-commerce
ready with a catalog engine, search and recommendation engines designed and built for
commerce and synchronization engines that offer universal wish-lists and checkout carts
across devices. MobStac also integrates with the most commonly-used payment processors.
"Mobile has the potential to disrupt the way people find and shop products and we find
that increasingly, mobile commerce is seeing rapid uptake amongst consumers. Our platform
offers e-commerce businesses a hassle-free solution to expand their online businesses to
mobile and create a positive impact on their mobile revenue," says Sharat Potharaju, CEO
and Co-founder of MobStac.
The company offers fully-managed, professional services - from concept design and
development to deployment, testing and go-live - for e-commerce enterprises. MobStac also
offers robust APIs and SDKs for in-house development teams of e-commerce enterprises and
agencies, enabling them to build mobile commerce apps and sites.
MobStac's unique platform capabilities enable the next generation of mobile shopping
through
discovery-led social shopping, personalized catalogs, mobile-enhanced in-store
experiences, customer loyalty programs, and improved post-sales care.
MobStac recently raised its Series B financing of $2 million from Accel Partners and
Cisco.
About MobStac:
MobStac [http://mobstac.com/?utm_source&PR&utm_medium=link&utm_campaignìomPR ] is
a mobile commerce platform delivering exceptional mobile apps for e-commerce businesses
and consumer brands on HTML5, Android, iOS and Windows. The MobStac platform reaches more
than 5 million users worldwide and is trusted by consumer brands across Asia and North
America. In 2012, Google partnered with MobStac as part of the 'Let's talk Mo' initiative.
The company was founded in 2009 and has offices in Bangalore and New York.
GainSpan Introduces New Video and Audio Application Development Kits
Latest ADKs built on GS2000 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Chip
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GainSpan(®) Corporation, a leader in low-power Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things, today announced new versions of its VGA Video and Audio Application Development Kits (ADKs). These ADKs simply substitute the GS1011 based Wi-Fi modules with the new GS2000 based modules, and highlight the ease of upgrade for customers. The new ADKs offer improved performance over the previous generation and make it easy to add audio and video streaming capabilities to the ever growing number of IOT devices. Customers who already use the GS1011M Wi-Fi module in their video and audio streaming applications can simply replace their module with the new pin and footprint compatible GS2011M module, eliminating the need for hardware redesign.
The GS2000 VGA Video ADK is a reference design for wireless video streaming applications such as Wi-Fi doorbells, IP cameras, car back-up cameras and video baby monitors. It allows users to stream live video from a VGA camera to an iOS or Android based smartphone. The larger memory available on the GS2000 SoC enables enhanced buffering, and together with higher throughput SPI interfaces, leads to higher performance video streaming.
The GS2000 Audio ADK allows developers to easily integrate audio streaming services into end products such as wireless speakers, headphones, microphones, walkie-talkies and baby monitors. Audio can be streamed between a Wi-Fi enabled device and an iOS based smartphone. The GS2000 Audio ADK supports commonly used audio formats such as MP3 and AAC. Like the VGA Video ADK, the Audio ADK uses additional memory available on the GS2000 SoC for improved buffering of audio data, resulting in glitch-free music streaming.
The Kits
The VGA Video ADK includes the video application board, complete hardware design package and software suite with reference source code for the video embedded application and iOS and Android based mobile applications. The video application board features the GainSpan GS2011MIZ Wi-Fi module, Omnivision OV780 H.264 video encoder chip, an Omnivision VGA (640*480) resolution imaging sensor and lens module, and motion detector. The Video ADK uses RTP/RTSP protocol to transmit video to the mobile player for decoding.
The Audio ADK includes an audio application board, complete hardware design package and software suite with reference source code for the GainSpan audio embedded firmware and iOS mobile application. The audio application board features the GS2011MIZ Wi-Fi module, VLSI Solution VS1053B audio codec, a microphone and connections to speakers for audio streaming.
Application Evaluation Kits (AEKs) are available for both new ADKs and include binary versions of the software.
About GainSpan Corporation
GainSpan, a spinoff of Intel Corporation, is an innovator and leader in semiconductor solutions for wireless connectivity for the rapidly emerging Internet of Things. GainSpan solutions let customers easily create connected products for the Connected Home, Smart Energy, healthcare, control/monitoring in industrial, commercial and residential markets and high-speed audio, video and security applications. http://www.gainspan.com.
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Trend Micro Extends Cloud Security Solutions on AWS with New Initiatives for Customers
New initiatives help organizations fully leverage AWS advantages while addressing their shared security responsibility
DALLAS and SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reinforcing ongoing support of the AWS shared security model, Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), an AWS Advanced Technology Partner and global leader[1] in cloud security, today announced at the AWS Summit 2014 new initiatives that will help organizations fulfill their shared security responsibilities for protecting data and applications within their deployments on AWS.
"Trend Micro has invested heavily in optimizing our cloud security technologies. We are committed to delivering solutions that take full advantage of the benefits of AWS and that address organizations' shared responsibility for security in the cloud," said Mark Nunnikhoven, principal engineer, cloud & emerging technologies, Trend Micro. "As AWS continues to gain momentum and develop new technologies, we plan to continue to deliver innovative security that is smart, simple to use and fits the way you operate in the cloud."
These new initiatives empower organizations to work with AWS under a shared responsibility model, enabling comprehensive protection, including:
-- Certified Vulnerability Scanner: - Increasingly, organizations are
turning to AWS for the hosting of web applications[2]. AWS has now
certified Trend Micro(TM) Deep Security for Web Apps as a Pre-Authorized
Scanner, eliminating the need for manual steps to enable a vulnerability
scan and increasing security through the ability to continuously scan
deployed applications and web servers for vulnerabilities, malware, and
malicious links.
-- Securing Startups on AWS - Trend Micro is one of a select few AWS
partners to provide security tools for the AWS Activate Program. This
program helps startups fully leverage the low cost, easy to use
infrastructure of AWS along with additional critical resources such as
security - required as part of the shared security responsibility model.
Under the program, participants can utilize included free credits to
protect deployed instances with a range of Trend Micro cloud security
capabilities.
-- Updated Trend Micro Test Drive - The AWS Test Drive Program allows
organizations to quickly explore AWS-hosted solutions in a private
sandbox environment with just a few minutes needed to launch and start
using the systems. With a newly updated Trend Micro Test Drive now
available, customers are able to deploy and evaluate the comprehensive
capabilities of Trend Micro(TM) Deep Security on AWS.
During the San Francisco AWS Summit 2014, Nunnikhoven will lead a session --"Updating Security Operations for the Cloud," to provide expert advice on how to assess and protect against Web-server vulnerabilities while deployed on AWS. This session will draw upon Trend Micro's global experience in helping customers automate security in the cloud.
"As an AWS Premier Consulting Partner, our clients look to us for solutions that deliver the full benefits of the cloud without compromising security," said Mauricio Fernandes, president of Dedalus, a Brazilian Information Technology company. "Trend Micro and AWS allow us to achieve this, with a full set of security capabilities, and without the cost and complexity of other approaches."
Experts will also be on hand at booth No. 507 to showcase Trend Micro's capabilities on AWS and discuss the latest announced Trend Micro initiatives, as demonstrated in live customer environments.
About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in security software, strives to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Built on 25 years of experience, our solutions for consumers, businesses and governments provide layered data security to protect information on mobile devices, endpoints, gateways, servers and the cloud. Trend Micro enables the smart protection of information, with innovative security technology that is simple to deploy and manage, and fits an evolving ecosystem. All of our solutions are powered by cloud-based global threat intelligence, the Trend Micro(TM) Smart Protection Network(TM) infrastructure, and are supported by over 1,200 threat experts around the globe. For more information, visit TrendMicro.com.
[1] Experton Group - 2013 Cloud Vendor Benchmark report
[2] Netcraft - May 2013
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Boost performance by as much as 100x on MSP430(TM) MCUs with the same power budget
New math libraries provide developers with drastic performance improvements, while maintaining ultra-low power consumption
DALLAS, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveraging intelligent peripherals and optimized software to ease the burden of complex math instructions, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced an expanded ecosystem of free and easy-to-use math libraries for its ultra-low power MSP430(TM) microcontrollers (MCUs). Both MSPMATHLIB and IQmathLib software libraries are ideal for applications where performance and power are critical, such as orientation tracking. It is now possible to use an inverse tangent function to measure pitch and roll angles in a fraction of the time with an MSP430 MCU, an accelerometer and IQmathLib. Other ideal applications for these optimized math software libraries include wireless sensor nodes, smart metering, heart rate monitors, and any product with capacitive touch or graphics capabilities.
MSPMATHLIB is an accelerated library of floating point, scalar math functions that complete math-intensive operations in a fraction of the time - providing developers with up to 26 times the performance. The advanced math library helps 16-bit MCUs execute code faster, which improves battery life in any math-intensive application. Developers can easily configure MSPMATHLIB software to improve performance on all MSP430F5xx, MSP430F6xx and MSP430FR5xx MCU series.
IQmathLib is now available for MSP430 MCU developers to help optimize 16- and 32-bit fixed point math. This math library provides the same benefits as MSPMATHLIB, but can achieve up to 100 times the performance, while only limiting the flexibility of the data range. IQmathLib provides all the back-end functions necessary to increase performance without sacrificing power consumption. IQmathLib is available for all MSP430 MCU series.
Reference design kick starts development:
A TI Design is available to showcase the performance and power capabilities of IQmathLib and allow developers to jumpstart system design on a variety of sensor fusion and asset monitoring applications. The reference design is an orientation tracker that processes several sensor inputs to monitor for tilts, drops or theft. IQmathLib enables the MSP430 MCU to execute sample code quicker so the orientation tracker can go back to a low-power mode. This IQmathLib design includes several components from TI's MCU LaunchPad development ecosystem, such as the MSP430 Value Line LaunchPad, CircuitCo's Educational BoosterPack, and the new Fuel Tank BoosterPack from Element14 and TI.
Pricing and availability:
Both MSPMATHLIB and IQmathLib are available at no cost via TI's Code Composer Studio(TM) (CCS) integrated development environment (IDE). MSPMATHLIB is additionally available for IAR's Embedded Workbench. Both libraries can be downloaded standalone.
Getting started with TI's ultra-low power MSP430 MCU solutions:
-- View other tools and software that support ultra-low power MCU
developers.
-- Subscribe to "The Official MSP430 Blog" for the latest insights,
behind-the-scenes news, deals and community projects.
-- Ask questions and help solve problems in the MSP430 forum on the TI
E2E(TM) Community.
-- Launch Your Design with TI MCUs.
-- Follow TI MCUs on Facebook.
Innovation is at the core of TI MCUs
Beginning with the foundation of leading process technology and adding unique system architecture, intellectual property and real-world system expertise, TI continues its 20+ years of MCU innovation with ultra-low power MSP430 MCUs, real-time control C2000(TM) MCUs, Tiva(TM) ARM® MCUs and Hercules(TM) safety MCUs. Designers can accelerate time to market with TI's ecosystem of tools, software, wireless connectivity solutions, extensive Design Network offerings and technical support.
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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Planet Arkadia is breaking new frontiers in online gaming
SINGAPORE, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Arkadia today announced the offering of Arkadia Underground Deeds, which will make up the world's first $1,000,000 virtual property. Arkadia Underground gives all players a unique opportunity to participate in land investment within Entropia Universe allowing players to share in the revenues of Arkadia Underground and receive dividends on a daily basis.
This innovative new offering by Planet Arkadia enables players to participate in up to 200,000 deeds that have been priced at only 50 PED (or $5.00) per deed in direct response to player demand for more opportunities to invest at a lower entry price. The Real Cash Economy has been developed over a 10 year period providing a solid foundation for the virtual economy as all in-game currency 'PEDs' are transferable to US$ at a fixed rate of 10 PED for each dollar, unchanged for over 10 years. Importantly, participants are able to withdraw their earnings back to their real life bank accounts at any time.
"Arkadia Underground has been highly anticipated within our Arkadian and Entropia Universe communities, especially now we have the ability for every player to earn revenues with such a low barrier to entry," said David Dobson, CEO of Arkadia Studios. "Every player can now participate in Arkadia's vibrantly growing economy which has enjoyed a quadrupling of activity year on year now for 3 years. Where else can you make investments where you can also jump in to play for fun and be rewarded on so many levels?"
Planet Arkadia is an ever growing planetary economy within Entropia Universe. Players can expect state of the art graphics to provide them a virtual world where hunting, mining and crafting can combine in a vibrant real cash economy. "Players all across the universe have so far welcomed exploring the amazing visual effects inside the underground caverns. Arkadians are passionate about their resident planet and this innovative Arkadia Underground has added a new dimension to their playing experience" added David Dobson.
Entropia Universe is the world's largest Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (MMORCE) game. Players have no monthly fees, but deposit and withdraw real funds to enjoy their adventures on any planet in the Entropia Universe. To download the free game please visit http://www.planetarkadia.com.
About Planet Arkadia Pte Ltd
Planet Arkadia Pte Ltd is an independent game developer based in Singapore and was founded in 2010 to bring the virtual world of Planet Arkadia to life within the Entropia Universe. Arkadia's mission is to bring the highest quality MMO gaming experience to Entropia Universe players and a rewarding yet social home for the growing reams of Arkadians. http://www.planetarkadia.com
About Entropia Universe AB
Entropia Universe is the largest Real Cash Economy Massively Multiplayer Online Game in the world. Entropia Universe offers players the ability to participate in a unique virtual world where they have no monthly costs. Its innovative real money economy uses a virtual currency which has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar. This allows players to deposit and withdraw real funds for their adventures on any virtual planet or in the real world. Entropia Universe uses a state of the art graphics engine to deliver the highest quality visuals in an MMO today.
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Datameer 4.0 Innovates Hadoop Big Data Analytics Workflow With Instant Visual Insights
Hadoop Analytics Pioneer Significantly Shortens Time to Insight With New Visual "Flip Side" View to Spreadsheets
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hadoop big data analytics pioneer Datameer today introduced Datameer 4.0 and the first end-to-end big data analytics workflow that allows for visual insights at every step of analysis. With Datameer's new "flip side" view to its spreadsheet interface, users can get instant visual feedback at any point in the big data analytics process. This allows them to check initial results and adjust appropriately as they go, further shortening the time to insight and freeing up time for teams to tackle bigger challenges.
Today, data specialists have to conduct a lot of guesswork before reaching a visualization to prove their hypothesis. As data complexity and the number of raw data sources increases, the problem is magnified. Every time data is enriched or transformed, potential new data quality issues arise, and are unseen until the last step of visualization.
The new Datameer 4.0 workflow consists of a visual profile of the data after every step of the process, including integration, enrichment, transformation and advanced analytics.
"We are consistently pushing the envelope to make big data analysts as productive as possible, and studies show the fastest way to digest information is visually," said Stefan Groschupf, CEO of Datameer. "With Datameer 4.0, analysts no longer need to wait until the final visualization to gain insights from their data. This new paradigm means companies will realize meaningful ROI on their big data analytics projects faster than ever before."
Visual At Every Step of Analysis
Datameer 4.0 allows analysts to simply "flip" any spreadsheet to instantly see a visual profile of the data. This visual representation helps analysts understand the shape and quality of their data immediately after each ingest, join or transformation. This includes instant presentation of the data type, count, max, min, uniqueness, mean and average. Acting as visual checkpoints, the "flip side" view ultimately streamlines the big data analytics workflow and ensures users are confident at every step of their analysis.
"At MachineZone, our team relies on Datameer's big data analytics to help analyze and then iteratively optimize our products to ensure the best gaming experience possible for our customers," said Alicia Gutierrez, Business Intelligence Analyst at MachineZone, a free-to-play mobile social game company. "With Datameer 4.0's new workflow, we'll not only be able to perform our analyses faster, but we'll also be able to free up resources to tackle new big data use cases. This will help us discover new ways to improve our products and keep our gamers happy and engaged."
Interactive Data Mining With Smart(er) Analytics
With Datameer's optional Smart Analytics module for business analysts, users can also "flip" the spreadsheet to see an interactive visualization of the results from any advanced analytics. These visualizations are powered by Datameer's proprietary drag-and-drop Decision Tree, Clustering, Column Dependencies and Recommendation Engine algorithms, which help users quickly identify patterns and relationships in their data without the help of a data scientist. Unlike other advanced analytics or data mining tools, Datameer's ability to instantly visualize the results means users are empowered to understand the "why" and not just the "what."
Learn More
Datameer 4.0 will be available in Q2 2014. Anyone interested in learning more can watch the Datameer 4.0 introductory video and register for the upcoming Datameer 4.0 demo webinar, which will be held Thursday, April 24th at 11 a.m. PT/ 2 p.m. ET.
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About Datameer
Datameer is the only self-service and schema-free Big Data analytics application for Hadoop that ensures the fastest time to discovering insights in any data. A no-ETL solution, anyone can use Datameer's wizard-based data integration, iterative point-and-click analytics, and drag-and-drop visualizations to find the insights that matter to drive their business forward. Founded by Hadoop veterans in 2009, Datameer scales from a laptop to thousands of nodes and is available for all major Hadoop distributions. Datameer is based in San Mateo, Calif.
eWBM and Dual Aperture Collaborate on New Software and Hardware Integration
Dual Aperture welcomes a new semiconductor partner to optimize its 3D information capture technology
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dual Aperture, Inc., a Silicon Valley imaging technology pioneer, today announces its collaboration with eWBM Co., Ltd., a system on chip (SoC) solution company specializing in Digital Signal Processors (DSP) technology, to develop an optimized software and semiconductor product in hopes to offer superior camera solutions that enable high quality image capture, refocusing, 3D image generation, depth estimation and gesture tracking applications. In conjunction with the previously announced partnership with Silicon File Technologies, Dual Aperture and eWBM will create an optimized solution with industry leading accuracy while using a single low power, small form factor sensor.
Dual Aperture's new image sensor technology is made possible by its innovative 4-color sensor design. Abandoning the traditional Bayer pattern, Dual Aperture's 4-color sensor is comprised of RGB and IR (Infra-red) pixels. The sensor also uses separate apertures for RGB and IR pixels, thereby capturing data for two distinct images - one each in the RGB and the IR spectrums with varying sharpness.
eWBM and Dual Aperture have agreed on a licensing agreement and strategic partnership whereby eWBM licenses Dual Aperture's proprietary image processing algorithms and will provide engineering resources to further improve the function of Dual Aperture's technology at the DSP level. These technologies will enable:
-- image generation and enhancement
-- depth map generation
-- gesture tracking
"eWBM specializes on custom DSP IC development for gesture tracking and wants to implement Dual Aperture's technology on our products. We have looked at many other solutions, but Dual Aperture's technology was by far the best solution to address richer interaction with smart devices," said Dr. Stephen Oh, CEO of eWBM Co., Ltd. "We are excited to work with Dual Aperture and Silicon File to address the growing market for an integrated camera, 3D and gesture recognition in one form factor."
Dr. David D. Lee, CEO of Dual Aperture, Inc. also adds that "Dual Aperture is looking forward to working closely with eWBM to have an optimized software and semiconductor solution for our common customers. In addition to Silicon File (recently merged by SK Hynix Co., Ltd.) supplying 4-color sensors, Dual Aperture now has a partner who can produce low-cost, high-performance DSP IC that implements Dual Aperture's algorithms for 3D and gesture tracking. Because of its small form factor and low power usage, Dual Aperture's 4-color sensor technology can be used in various consumer devices including smart phones, tablets, PCs, TVs and automobile applications, and an optimized semiconductor solution from eWBM only enhances the Dual Aperture advantage."
Under the agreement, eWBM and Dual Aperture will work side by side to optimize Dual Aperture's algorithms with DSP based camera systems.
About Dual Aperture, Inc.
Dual Aperture is a Silicon Valley-based technology start-up that is positioned to lead innovation within the imaging technology space with its proprietary Dual Aperture RGB-IR sensor technology. Dual Aperture's proprietary sensor technologies and algorithms utilize 3D image capturing and other imaging enhancements to create a multi-functional, low cost technology that can be integrated into many consumer, automotive, and industrial products. Dual Aperture's unique depth and gesture tracking will also empower mobile camera-based applications to explore new dimensions of user experience.
About eWBM
eWBM Co, Ltd. is a SoC solution company specialized in DSP technology to have been developing gesture recognition SoC solutions using eWBM's proprietary DSP core optimized for gesture recognition algorithm. eWBM is working closely with Dual Aperture for 4-color sensor system using its DSP technology.
Mentor Graphics Announces Lean NPI Solution to Seamlessly Automate PCB Design and Manufacturing Processes for Optimum Productivity
LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IPC-APEX 2014 -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced its unique new product introduction (NPI) solution that seamlessly links printed circuit board (PCB) design and manufacturing operations to deliver the industry's first integrated, automated flow for the design, fabrication, and assembly of PCBs. The Mentor Graphics® Valor® NPI software product helps the design- and product-level NPI engineer prepare and validate product models according to the manufacturer's rule-set in the engineer's native design tool. This ensures a perfect design for production, without requiring specialist manufacturing knowledge or expertise. This then enables the process-level NPI engineer to evaluate and create process toolkits with no manual data entry, so the manufacturer will have a "right-the-first-time" design to eliminate production errors.
As the market share leader in PCB computer-aided manufacturing, Mentor Graphics closes the gap between the designer and manufacturer. Now, the manufacturer can create and adjust the rules to meet manufacturing requirements that the designer can follow for a truly bi-directional, consistent, one-rule flow. Mentor Graphics lean NPI solution benefits NPI product and process engineers by reducing design re-spins, improving overall product quality, and shortening product delivery schedules.
"Sintecs provides a Lean NPI service to our leading electronics-OEM customers comprising full DFM analysis feedback to design, and maximum use of the intelligent ODB++ format as input to manufacturing," stated Maarten Tettero, consulting DFM/DFA engineer, Sintecs. "As a result, the PCBs go through the prototype stage into volume production much faster using Mentor Graphics Valor NPI technology."
"We've experienced tremendous time and cost efficiencies using Mentor's Lean NPI flow because it optimizes our productivity and inter-communications between NPI design and manufacturing process disciplines," stated Nick Barbin, president and CEO, Optimum Design Associates. "Mentor's new lean NPI flow provides a key competitive advantage for us by integrating and automating our design, fabrication, and assembly processes."
A New Level of NPI Integration for PCB Design-Through-Manufacturing
The lean NPI flow solution from Mentor Graphics provides a true PCB design-through-manufacturing solution by first preparing and verifying the final PCB product model definition, then delivering that product model through the manufacturing process definition, factory floor tooling, and documentation creation stages. The lean NPI flow leverages the ODB++ v8 open standard for intelligent design-to-manufacturing data transfer.
"Mentor Graphics is the PCB design andPCB CAM market share leader. Our depth of product and process modelling, coupled with the industry-accepted ODB++ standard, provide us with the technologies and services our customers require to deliver our automated lean NPI solution," stated Dan Hoz, general manager of Mentor Graphics Valor Division. "Mentor's new lean NPI flow enables PCB designers to design products and get them manufactured successfully, faster, and at lower cost. Designers benefit from DFM technology that is now more integrated into the design process than ever before, and manufacturers benefit by being able to deliver higher value to their customers' design processes."
The ODB++ Solutions Alliance (http://www.odb-sa.com), an open forum for implementers and developers of the ODB++ data format, has over 5,000 members and over 60 global partners to support and implement the ODB++ de-facto standard. To successfully implement a "Lean NPI" strategy, companies must support a distributed process that must be open and easily adaptable to third-parties. Hence, the ODB++ data format is well-accepted and widely used, compared to several formal standards that have not been widely adopted. For Mentor customers, the ODB++ file format within the lean NPI flow transports the product model into the process-NPI stage to fully automate design-through-manufacturing processes for a seamless flow.
Mentor Graphics "Lean NPI" Solution - Features and Benefits
-- Release by designers of a single-file ODB++ (v8) product model that
requires no manipulation by manufacturers enhances product control and
quality assurance across dispersed prototype and volume manufacturing
supply chains.
-- Inclusion of "virtual documentation" in the product-model coming from
the product-NPI phase of the lean NPI flow eliminates the need for
manual entry of product data at the process-NPI stage from drawings and
"side-files". This saves time, reduces cost, accelerates the NPI process
and reduces the risk of human error in the NPI process.
-- Full DFM validation of a product-design at the design-level, based on
manufacturing process-constraints received from the manufacturers. This
minimizes manufacturing-driven design revision-spins and delays in NPI.
The lean NPI flow from Mentor Graphics is available today and is comprised of the Mentor® Xpedition(TM) platform, the Valor NPI and Valor Process Preparation products, and the Valor Parts Library, to create the industry's most complete, highest-performance, and best practice lean NPI flow. The lean NPI flow also optimally supports Frontline PCB fabrication tools and several ODB++-compatible third-party tools. Since the lean NPI solution is configured to the customer's specific requirements, such as multiple sites or users, and third-party tools support, contact a Mentor Graphics sales representative at 1-800-547-3000 for consulting and pricing. For additional product information, visit the company website: http://www.mentor.com/pcb/xpedition/pcb-npi
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) 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 electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months 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 and Valor are registered trademarks and Xpedition is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
HSINCHU, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lextar Electronics Corp. ("Lextar" or the "Company) (TAIEX: 3698) announces its LED point-light candle lamp based on its significant advances in light source design. This new candle lamp illuminates objects from a small pointed light source. It spreads outward in all directions as wide as nearly 360 degrees, giving identically glowing effects to the starlight. The Company will debut this new product at "Light+Building Frankfurt 2014" from March 30th through April 4(th).
This newly launched point-light candle lamp, as distinct from comparable products with filament appearance currently available in the market, features a miniaturized light source, said the Company. It uses transparent sapphire substrate that allows LED lights to have a wide beam spread of nearly 360 degrees, creating glamorous light identical to glowing starlight. Besides, it produces 200 lumens to bring in equivalent starlight gently with low glare. If held in a chandelier, the bulb not only radiates sophistication with bright and crisp light, but enhances the crystal's projection of polyhedron in the setting, creating a magnificent illusion. This new starry point-light candle lamp uses in-house high-brightness LED chips and adopts the latest packaging and SMD techniques which visualized miniaturization of LED packaging. The sapphire substrate and unique mechanical design then enable wider beam spread of nearly 360 degrees for most exquisite illumination.
"Rapid escalation of competition is obvious with fierce price rivalry and various standards of products in the LED retrofit market at the moment," noted Francis Wong, director of lighting applications division of Lextar. Under the circumstances, the Company keeps its retrofit product development in niche products, including high efficiency tubes, eT8 electrical ballast compatible tubes, driver-outside tubes for safety purposes, and omni-directional LED bulbs for aesthetic design. With collaboration of its industrial design team and the technical advantage of vertically integrated operation, Lextar this time unveils this starry LED point-light candle lamp that enhanced added value of LED light source, specifically aimed at customers who are seeking fascinating indoor lighting. This product will be commercial available in Q2.
"Light+Building Frankfurt 2014" continues to be the leading lighting show in Europe that takes place every two years. This is the third time Lextar participates in this show. Visit Lextar.com to know more about Lextar's exhibit at Light+Building 2014.
About Lextar Electronics
Lextar Electronics Corp. (TAIEX 3698), founded on May 23, 2008, is a subsidiary of AU Optronics. It specializes in manufacturing high-brightness LED epi wafers, chips and packages, as well as energy-saving and smart lighting products. The range of applications includes LCD backlighting, LED light module, LED light source and luminaires. Lextar officially acquired LightHouse Technology Inc. in March 2010, and Wellypower Optronics in February 2013. The company now houses nearly 3,500 employees and its headquarters is in the Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan. Its manufacturing plants are located in the Hsinchu Science Park, Hukou Industrial Park and Chunan Science Park in Taiwan, and Suzhou and Xiamen in China. Lextar's turnover in 2013: USD 462 million. Corporate website: Lextar.com
Palo Alto Networks to Spotlight Next-Generation Security Innovation At Ignite 2014
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Palo Alto Networks® (NYSE: PANW), the leader in enterprise security, today announced more additions to the lineup of speakers and sessions for Ignite 2014 - the largest gathering of enterprise security experts in the world.
More than half of this year's Ignite sessions will showcase how Palo Alto Networks customers are using a next-generation platform to solve their biggest security challenges, from protecting mobile infrastructure to guarding against advanced persistent threats (APT). Customer speakers represent a wide range of expertise, companies and industries, including:
Government: Center for Cyber Security Studies, United States Naval Academy and ISA99 Committee
Retail: eBay
Financial Services: Exeter Finance, Raymond James
Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences: Battelle Memorial Institute
Healthcare: Health Information Technology Services of Nova Scotia, Revera Inc., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Education: Waterloo Region District School Board, BYU Hawaii, McLean County Unified School District
Manufacturing: Motorola Solutions, ITT Corporation
QUOTE
"You'll hear plenty from Palo Alto Networks at Ignite 2014, but it's our customers who have the best stories to share. From enterprises and service providers to financial services and government agencies, they're tired of using yesterday's technologies to combat today's security threats. That's why they've come to us, and that's why we want you to hear from them directly."
Rene Bonvanie, CMO, Palo Alto Networks
New Special Sessions Just Added
Ignite attendees will experience 55+ technical sessions from security product experts and customers, keynote discussions from today's leading thinkers on cybersecurity, and hands-on training to build their security platform expertise, including 1-on-1 Expert Labs.
In addition to the customer sessions at Ignite, Rick Howard, Palo Alto Networks Chief Security Officer, will lead several sessions looking at the evolving role of the CISO and providing fresh perspective on cybersecurity intelligence gathering.
There also will be new sessions added to the agenda highlighting how the unique Cyvera technology, which was just acquired by Palo Alto Networks, can help customers protect endpoints from advanced cyber threats.
REGISTER: Ignite 2014 takes place March 31-April 2 at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Register here.
CONNECT: Find out more about Ignite 2014 atwww.paloaltonetworks.com/ignite2014.and other resources:
-- Read our regular "Spotlight On Ignite" series at the Palo Alto Networks
blog: http://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/ignite-2014/
-- Follow all the action via Twitter @PaloAltoNtwks, @ignite_conf and
hashtag #ignite2014
-- Join the discussion on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google+
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Palo Alto Networks is leading a new era in cybersecurity by protecting thousands of enterprise, government, and service provider networks from cyber threats. Unlike fragmented legacy products, our security platform safely enables business operations and delivers protection based on what matters most in today's dynamic computing environments: applications, users, and content. Find out more at http://www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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CONTACT: Jennifer Jasper-Smith, Head of Corporate Communications, Palo Alto Networks, 408-638-3280, jjsmith@paloaltonetworks.com, Tim Whitman, Voce Communications, 617-897-8255, twhitman@vocecomm.com
K12 Inc. Releases 24 New AP® Exam Prep Apps for Mobile Devices
Comprehensive apps help students and teachers prepare for upcoming AP® tests with integrated review and practice tools
HERNDON, Va., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), a leading provider of online learning solutions for grades K through 12, has more than doubled its mobile product catalog with the addition of 24 new AP® Exam Prep apps.
AP® Exam Prep Apps are the most comprehensive apps available on tablets today for students preparing for AP® exams. Specifically designed to be used on 7" or 10" devices like iPads, Kindle Fires, Google or Samsung tablets, the apps are available for 12 popular AP subjects and provide an intuitive, highly organized topic-by-topic review of every concept on the AP-approved course outline. These are the only AP prep modules available that prepare students for all parts of the AP exam, including multiple choice questions, free response short answers, and long scored essays.
"AP courses are a great way to get a jump on college," says David Pelizzari, Vice President of Content and Curriculum at K12. "But preparing for the actual exams can be a challenge for a lot of students. It's a tremendous amount of content to review. We've got a lot of experience in the delivery of online educational content -including online AP courses themselves - so moving test prep to mobile devices is a natural next step. The goal was to create tools that are intuitive, powerful and affordable."
Each AP® Exam Prep App includes far more than just sample tests and questions. Each are a comprehensive exam prep tool that helps students study the full AP syllabus, then practice all parts of the AP exam. Designed specifically to help students identify gaps in knowledge, the apps automatically create a personalized study plan based on responses to practice questions and simulated tests, so students have time to focus on weak areas prior to taking the exam. In the Biology and World History apps, an embedded eBook provides ready reference to the entire AP course outline along with keywords and additional study questions. A complete list of the available apps includes:
-- AP Exam Prep Biology
-- AP Exam Prep Calculus AB
-- AP Exam Prep Calculus BC
-- AP Exam Prep English Language and Composition
-- AP Exam Prep English Literature and Composition
-- AP Exam Prep Environmental Science
-- AP Exam Prep European History
-- AP Exam Prep Psychology
-- AP Exam Prep Statistics
-- AP Exam Prep U.S. Government and Politics
-- AP Exam Prep U.S. History
-- AP Exam Prep World History
Full-function "Lite" versions of all 12 AP Exam Prep apps can be downloaded for free from iTunes, GooglePlay and the Amazon AppStore. A one-time in-app purchase of $9.99 - 11.99 will unlock the full content. Teachers and administrators can also take advantage of the 50% discount available for schools through the Apple Volume Purchase Program, where a paid "Full" version of the app is available.
The AP® Exam Prep apps join a portfolio of 24 mobile apps, 19 online AP courses and more than 550 other online courses and titles available from K12 Inc., an education company best known for providing individualized learning solutions to online and blended public and private schools, as well as direct-to-consumer online courses. K12 Inc. curriculum and programs have been recipients of a wide variety of awards, including Parents' Choice Award, Association of Education Publishers Golden Lamp Award and Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Award. K12 mobile apps have been downloaded over 1 million times by students and teachers around the world.
About K12 Inc.
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), a company of educators, is leading the transformation to individualized learning as the nation's foremost provider of technology-powered proprietary online solutions for students in pre-kindergarten through high school. K(12 )has partnered with over 2,000 schools and school districts and has delivered more than four million courses over the past decade. With the nation's largest network of K-12 online school teachers, K(12) provides curricula, academic services, and learning solutions to public schools and districts, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly to families. More information can be found at K12.com.
Casio Introduces New G-SHOCK - World's First Watch* that Receives GPS and Radio Wave Signals
TOKYO, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Also Exhibits EDIFICE Watch That Links with Smartphone Using Bluetooth(R) V4.0 Presenting High-Performance Analog Watch Concept Models with Casio's Unique Digital Technology -
Casio Computer Co., Ltd., has unveiled two concept models for high-performance analog watches. The first, a G-SHOCK shock-resistant watch, is the world's first watch with a hybrid system for receiving GPS (Global Positioning System) information and time calibration signals. The other is an EDIFICE metal watch that can link with a smartphone using Bluetooth(R) v4.0 technology. Both are on display at Baselworld 2014, starting today in Switzerland.
These concept models embody Casio's theme for Baselworld 2014, "Synchronized Timepiece." They offer a higher level of performance and pioneer a new frontier for analog watches by synchronizing with today's GPS and smartphones.
- G-SHOCK GPW-1000, the world's first watch that receives both GPS and Radio Wave signals
The watch is equipped with a high-performance GPS LSI manufactured by Sony Corporation in collaboration with Casio to customize wristwatches. This enables the watch to achieve world-leading low power consumption. By combining Multi-Band 6 technology for receiving time calibration signals transmitted from six stations around the world with the GPS receiving function in a hybrid system, this new G-SHOCK can keep accurate time anywhere in the world. The watch automatically receives radio waves carrying standard time data where available. When they are not available, the watch automatically receives GPS signals and adjusts the time.
- EDIFICE EQB-500 links with smartphone using Bluetooth(R) V4.0
The watch is equipped with ultra-low energy consumption Bluetooth(R) Low Energy LSI ML7105 wireless technology developed jointly with LAPIS Semiconductor Co., Ltd. While displaying time information from a smartphone, the watch allows its world time and alarm functions to be set from the same smartphone.
Both concept models feature Casio's unique Multi-Mission Drive, which enables each watch hand to perform multiple functions. They are also equipped with a new, efficient solar cell and motors that are 26% smaller than before. These advancements have allowed Casio to create high-performance devices in the beautiful form of classic analog watches, while maintaining outstanding readability and guaranteeing ease of use.
Epson Adds Two New Metallic Papers to Renowned Portfolio of Photography Media
Epson Metallic Photo Paper - Glossy and Luster - Increase Versatility for Portrait Studios and Professional Wedding and Event Photographers
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America today introduced the newest additions to its award-winning portfolio of photography media - Metallic Photo Paper Luster and Metallic Photo Paper Glossy. Designed over several years in collaboration with many of the industry's leading professional photographers and fine artists, this new Metallic paper provides rich color gamut, sharpness and depth for wedding photographers, portrait studios and event photographers.
"These new Metallic media offerings give our customers incredible versatility, while upholding Epson's legacy of high-quality, display-worthy output," said Jeff Smith, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "Engineered with leading class technology to exceed the most demanding requirements, Epson's Metallic Photo Paper Glossy and Metallic Photo Paper Luster provide extreme sharpness and exceptional depth for true-to-life images that literally pop off of the page."
Made with a resin-coated base ideal for long-lasting prints, and offering a unique surface that adds a sophisticated degree of intensity to images, the Metallic Photo Paper Glossy produces vibrant, high-quality output for professionals with a dramatic flair, while the pearl-like quality of Metallic Photo Paper Luster yields an elegant combination of color contrast and saturation.
Epson Metallic Photo Paper Luster and Epson Metallic Photo Paper Glossy will be available through Authorized Epson Professional Imaging resellers at the end of March for rolls and May for cut sheets. Pricing information (MSRP) is available in the following table. For more information about Epson professional media, visit http://www.proimaging.epson.com.
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About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and printing systems, 3LCD projectors and industrial robots to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
Note: Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
Mbuynow.com To Become the Fastest and Most Convenient Online Store In the UK
LONDON, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mbuynow.com is a UK domestic online store that specializes in cell phone batteries, laser pointers and radio control hobby for shoppers around the world. Mbuynow is committed to becoming the best, most reliable online wholesale and retail store by offering a rich range of products with high quality and competitive prices, worldwide free shipping and customized service.
Our aims
Mbuynow.com has set its final target as becoming one of the most well-known online stores in the market, providing the best products and service to help all customers shopping with us satisfied.
Our specialty
1. Worldwide free shipping. Mbuynow.com offers free shipping worldwide for
all orders, and for shoppers in the UK and Germany, goods can arrive
within 24 hours after being dispatched by paying less than 4 pounds,
while other European countries can get their items within 5 days for 10
pounds, other countries all enjoy free shipping service.
2. Ultra-low prices. Mbuynow.com has its own factories which can offer the
products directly to the end users. These product lines include RC
hobbies, laser pointers uk, mobile accessories and more, so we can offer
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4. Custom and wholesale services available especially in UK wholesale. We
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If you like our products or want to join hands with us, please follow mbuynow.com on Facebook, YouTube or on Google+.
As Part of AT&T's Velocity IP (VIP) Plan, More Customers to Benefit From Nation's Most Reliable 4G LTE Network on the Latest Devices
RENO, Nev., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has expanded the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network** in Reno, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Reno on December 13, 2012 and the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market.
AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes parts of Truckee and Grass Valley, California.
Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:
-- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet
speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G***. Customers can stream, download,
upload and game faster than ever before.
-- Reliability. AT&T has the most reliable 4G LTE network. Based on our
analysis of Nielsen data, AT&T has the highest success rate for
delivering mobile content across nationwide 4G LTE networks.
-- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets.
-- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
two-way video calling and telemedicine.
-- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
network experience.
"We've seen positive response from customers on our 4G LTE launch, and as today's expansion shows, we're continuing our rollout of fast 4G LTE speeds to more areas of Reno," said Terry Stenzel, AT&T Vice President and General Manager for Northern California and Northern Nevada.
AT&T's 4G Network
This expansion is part of AT&T's Velocity IP (VIP) Plan, a three-year investment plan announced in Fall 2012 to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. Through this investment, AT&T is supporting its customers' growing desire for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud-based services. As part of the Velocity IP (VIP) Plan, AT&T plans to add macro cell sites nationwide by year-end 2015, as well as deploy small cells and add Distributed Antenna Systems to increase the density of its wireless network.
AT&T's innovation and investment have resulted in a nationwide 4G network with ultra-fast speeds and a consistent user experience. The great performance of AT&T's 4G LTE network continues to be validated by independent third-party testing:
-- Our 4G LTE service was recognized as having faster average download and
upload speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld/TechHive's most
recent 20-market speed tests -- the second consecutive year that AT&T
has ranked first overall. PCWorld/TechHive also ranked AT&T's as the
fastest combination of 3G and 4G services in the 20 cities it
tested.****
-- And AT&T was named America's fastest 4G LTE network in PC Magazine's
2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study -- and also swept the top
rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast,
Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.*****
AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network****** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 461,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.
Over the past six years (2008 to 2013), AT&T invested more than $140 billion into its wireless and wireline networks, when you combine capital investment and acquisitions of spectrum and wireless operations. Since 2008, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a September 2013 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."
* AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
*** 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
**** PCWorld/TechHive, May 23, 2013, "AT&T clocks best overall speeds with 3G/4G combo"
***** PC Magazine, June 17, 2013; http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420333,00.asp
****** Largest based on company branded and operated hot spots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
As Part of AT&T's Project VIP Investment, Customers to Benefit From Nation's Most Reliable 4G LTE Network on the Latest Devices
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network** in Traverse City, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Those who live and work in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, including along M-37, M-22, U.S. Highway 31 and County Highway 611 will be most affected by the increased speed.
"Investment in high-speed infrastructure from AT&T is great news for job providers in Traverse City and across northern Michigan," said Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Doug Luciani. "Competing in today's economy means being able to do business from virtually anywhere anytime. The innovations AT&T is bringing northern Michigan are making that possible, by bringing families and businesses some of the fastest speeds and the strongest connections."
Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including:
-- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster
than many other mobile Internet technologies***. Customers can stream,
download, upload and game faster than ever before.
-- Reliability. AT&T has the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network. Based
on our analysis of Nielsen data, AT&T has the highest success rate for
delivering mobile content across nationwide 4G LTE networks.
-- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets.
-- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
two-way video calling and telemedicine.
-- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
network experience.
"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Traverse City responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, reliably, on the best devices," said Jim Murray, president, AT&T Michigan.
AT&T's 4G Network
This launch is part of AT&T's Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment plan announced in Fall 2012 to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. Through this investment, AT&T is supporting its customers' growing desire for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud-based services. As part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to add macro cell sites nationwide by year-end 2015, as well as deploy small cells and add Distributed Antenna Systems to increase the density of its wireless network.
AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in a nationwide 4G network with ultra-fast speeds and a consistent user experience. The great performance of AT&T's 4G LTE network continues to be validated by independent third-party testing:
-- Our 4G LTE service was recognized as having faster average download and
upload speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld/TechHive's most
recent 20-market speed tests -- the second consecutive year that AT&T
has ranked first overall. PCWorld/TechHive also ranked AT&T's as the
fastest combination of 3G and 4G services in the 20 cities it
tested.****
-- And AT&T was named America's fastest 4G LTE network in PC Magazine's
2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study -- and also swept the top
rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast,
Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.*****
AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network****** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 461,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.
Over the past six years (2008 to 2013), AT&T invested more than $140 billion into its wireless and wireline networks, when you combine capital investment and acquisitions of spectrum and wireless operations. Since 2008, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a September 2013 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
*** 4G LTE device and data plan required. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
**** PCWorld/TechHive, May 23, 2013, "AT&T clocks best overall speeds with 3G/4G combo"
****** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
NEWARK, N.J., March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic is proud to announce the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm / F1.7 ASPH. interchangeable lens for the Micro Four Thirds format (35 mm camera equivalent: 30 mm). The new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm / F1.7 ASPH. allows photographers to capture images with beautiful defocus features produced by F1.7 lens. The SUMMILUX 15mm lens is very compact and lightweight. The lens will be available in the U.S. at http://www.shop.panasonic.com and photo specialty retailers.
The new lens system is comprised of nine elements in seven groups and uses three aspherical lenses. The aspherical lenses suppress spherical aberration and distortion effectively while realizing downsizing of the lens unit. Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology is adopted to minimize the reflection at entire visual light range (380nm-780nm) by applying the extra-low refractive index coating with nano-sized structure on the surface of the lens. It results in a super clear picture with a dramatic reduction of ghost and flare. The lens incorporates a superior inner focus system, which enables excellent resolution and contrast from close-up to infinity. The inclusion of a newly developed stepping motor makes the focusing action smooth and silent for use in both photo and video recording. Notably the performance of Auto Focus (AF) is by far superior to the phase-difference AF when a fast lens with smaller aperture value is used. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max.240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF when mounted on the cameras of LUMIX G system.
The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm / F1.7 ASPH. comes equipped with aperture ring and AF/MF switch for direct, intuitive operation. The sophisticated metal design of SUMMILUX 15mm / F1.7 ASPH., including the hood, deserves to bear the prestigious LEICA name. Highly reliable metal mount is durable enough for repeated exchange of lens.
The SUMMILUX 15mm lens will be available this May in black with an MSRP of $599.99.
-- LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.
-- SUMMILUX is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray Disc players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness, Personal Care and Beauty products.
Supermicro® Exhibits Industry's Widest Range of GPU Server Solutions for HPC, Enterprise Virtualization, Visual Computing and Cloud Gaming at NVIDIA GTC 2014
1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, FatTwin(TM) SuperServers and 7U SuperBlade® GPU Solutions Offer Unrivaled Flexibility for Deploying High Performance, Scalable Computing Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing highlights its expansive selection of GPU optimized server solutions at NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, CA this week. Headlining the show will be Supermicro's newest 4U 8x GPU SuperServer® (SYS-4027GR-TR). This unique high-performance server features innovative airflow optimized architecture with independent cooling zones and side-by-side component layout. This eliminates CPU/GPU preheat, enabling maximum performance and reliability of eight 300W GPUs and dual 150W CPUs. Optimal energy efficiency and power savings is also attained with Supermicro's state-of-the-art power delivery sub-systems featuring redundant 1600W Platinum Level high efficiency (94%) power supplies. This system is the platform behind the new NVIDIA® Iray Visual Computing Appliance (VCA). Unveiled today at GTC, Iray VCA delivers unprecedented rendering speed and performance using eight of NVIDIA's most powerful GPUs for extremely photo-realistic computer models of the highest fidelity. Also highlighted at the show is the new 4U FatTwin(TM) featuring two side-by-side dual-processor nodes each supporting 6x GPUs and 2x additional PCI-E 3.0 (x8) slots for high bandwidth I/O expansion. These systems along with Supermicro's extensive GPU solution range address compute and graphics intensive applications across diverse fields of HPC, scientific discovery, engineering, enterprise virtualization, 3D/CG visual arts, broadcast media/film and cloud-based gaming.
"Supermicro is unrivaled in the industry with the most extensive range of GPU optimized servers solutions on the market," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Innovations in our new 4U single node server architecture enables efficient, reliable performance of eight 300W GPUs and dual 150W CPUs in high density compute clusters. Dual node 4U 12x GPU FatTwin systems provide even higher density supporting six 300W GPUs paired with dual 130W CPUs per node. Our GPU solutions offer the highest performance, density, reliability and energy efficiency in their class. Combined with Supermicro's vast range of configurations, we deliver developers the most flexible, cost effective path to highly scalable, parallel computing."
"Supermicro offers HPC customers a range of versatile high-performance, cost-effective computing platforms that support our full line of Kepler architecture-based Tesla GPUs," said Sumit Gupta, general manager of the Tesla Accelerated Computing Business at NVIDIA. "Working with Supermicro, we deliver advanced solutions to accelerate the world's most demanding scientific, engineering, enterprise, and creative applications."
Supermicro has the industry's broadest line of high-performance, application-optimized GPU server solutions that support NVIDIA Kepler(TM) architecture-based GPUs. These include the NVIDIA Tesla® K10, K20, K20X, K40, and K40X GPU accelerators, and the NVIDIA GRID(TM) K1 and K2 GPUs. Supermicro GPU platforms also support the new NVIDIA Iray VCA and GRID VDI, GRID VCA and GRID Cloud Gaming servers.
Exhibits at GTC 2014 include:
-- 4U SuperServer® (SYS-4027GR-TR / -TRT) 8x GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon®
E5-2600 v2 series processors (up to 150W TDP), up to 1.5TB ECC DDR3,
1866MHz memory in 24x DIMMs and 24x (48x option) 2.5" hot-swap
SAS2/SATA3 drive bays. 2x 10GbE LAN ports -TRT model.
-- 4U FatTwin(TM) (SYS-F627G3-FT+ / G2-FT+) 12x GPUs (3x per node) in 4x
hot-plug nodes each supporting dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 series
processors (up to 130W TDP), front I/O 2x GbE LAN and 2x 3.5" or 6x 2.5"
hot-swap drive bays.
-- 4U/Tower (SYS-7047GR-TRF / -TPRF) 5x GPUs (NVIDIA Maximus(TM)
certified), dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 series processors (up to 150W
TDP), up to 1TB memory and 8x hot-swap 3.5" drive bays.
-- 4U Hyper-Speed (SYS-7047AX-TRF / -72RF) 1x GPU solution optimized and
balanced for low-latency and pure speed, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2
series processors (up to 150W TDP), up to 1TB memory, 8x hot-swap 3.5"
drive bays and redundant Platinum Level 1280W high-efficiency (95%)
digital switching power supplies.
-- 3U SuperServer® (SYS-6037R-72RFT+) 2x GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600
v2 series processors (up to 135W TDP), up to 1.5TB memory and 8x
hot-swap 3.5" SAS2 drive bays.
-- 2U SuperServer® (SYS-2027GR-TRFH) 6x GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600
v2 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 512GB memory and 10x
hot-swap 2.5" drive bays.
-- 1U SuperServer® (SYS-1027GR-TRF) 3x GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600
v2 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 512GB memory and 4x
hot-swap 2.5" drive bays.
-- 1U SuperServer® (SYS-1027GR-72R2) 3x GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600
v2 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 1TB memory and 4x hot-swap
2.5" drive bays.
-- 1U SuperServer® (SYS-1017GR-TF) 2x GPUs, single Intel® Xeon® E5-2600
v2 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 512GB memory and 6x
hot-swap 2.5" drive bays.
-- 7U SuperBlade® - The all-in-one SuperBlade features redundant Platinum
Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies, high speed connectivity
through network switch modules, including 56Gb/s FDR IB
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WSOP.com Named Exclusive Online Gaming Partner Of NY Rangers
CaesarsCasino.com Site Will Offer New York Knicks Fans in New Jersey a team "Jersey" Promotion
NEW YORK, March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Rangers and Caesars Interactive Entertainment (CIE) today announced a new marketing partnership making WSOP.com - one of the leading online gaming portals in New Jersey - the exclusive online gaming partner of the Rangers.
In addition, for Knicks fans in New Jersey, CaesarsCasino.com is offering a special "Jersey" promotion where entering "KNICKS" as the bonus code gives them a chance to win an authentic jersey.
A key element of the partnership is the "WSOP.com Rangers Homecoming Sweepstakes," which offers fans the chance to have a Rangers alumnus visit their home to watch the last regular season game. In addition, special offers, co-branded communication and engaging viewing parties will be developed for Rangers fans who reside in the Garden State. Game experiences like pregame penalty box access, plus tickets on the new Chase Bridges at MSG are all part of the partnership and will be offered to fans as part of several unique and exciting online promotions at WSOP.com.
"We look forward to being part of the stretch run and educating tri-state area Rangers fans on this exciting new offering available to both residents and visitors in New Jersey," said CIE Vice President of Marketing and Brand Michael Staskin. "We will show Rangers and Knicks fans just how easy it is to score from home on WSOP.com and CaesarsCasino.com."
From March 23 to April 5, consumers can enter the "WSOP.com Rangers Homecoming Sweepstakes" that includes opportunities to win game tickets, autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences. Four lucky grand prize winners will have a Rangers alumni visit their home to watch the last game of the regular season.
"We are excited to have the Rangers partner with this brand new category and industry leader WSOP.com to provide our passionate and loyal fans the opportunity to win some very unique experiences and prizes," said Dave Howard, president, MSG Sports.
To bring the message about the new online gaming opportunity home for those within New Jersey borders, the Rangers and WSOP.com plan to host a viewing party in Hoboken for the March 26 game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Fans can come out and support the Rangers in a fun, festive atmosphere alongside Rangers alumni as the team makes a push for the playoffs.
As part of this partnership, CIE's online gaming websites will also have a presence at home games, including branding on the center-hung scoreboard GardenVision and LED ribbon boards, as well as database marketing opportunities and website advertising. CIE is a subsidiary of Caesars Acquisition Company (Nasdaq: CACQ) and Caesars Growth Partners, LLC.
New Jersey recently became the third state in the country to offer legal, licensed and regulated online casino games. Both visitors and residents of New Jersey are eligible to play within its borders, as long as they are of legal age - 21 - and pass responsible gaming screenings.CaesarsCasino.com is the online entertainment home of the Caesars brand, offering slots, blackjack, roulette, video poker and baccarat with offerings priced as low as one cent. WSOP.com is the online home of the famed World Series of Poker (WSOP), offering poker players of all levels the opportunity to hit the virtual felt to play Texas Hold'em and other popular poker variants for wide-ranging stakes that begin as low as 1¢/2¢.
About Caesars Interactive Entertainment
CIE is one of the world's leading interactive social and mobile casino-themed game providers. CIE owns the World Series of Poker ("WSOP") in addition to multiple mobile and social game titles under its Playtika subsidiary, including Slotomania, Caesars Casino, Bingo Blitz and World Series of Poker. In addition, CIE operates real money online gaming in Nevada under the WSOP.com brand, and in New Jersey under the CaesarsCasino.com, HarrahsCasino.com and WSOP.com brands, and licenses its brands in other foreign legal real money online gaming jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, France and Italy. CIE, a subsidiary of Caesars Growth Partners, LLC ("CGP"), which is a joint venture between Caesars Acquisition Company ("CAC") and Caesars Entertainment Corporation ("Caesars Entertainment"), the world's most diversified casino-entertainment provider and the most geographically diverse U.S. casino-entertainment company, was formed by Caesars Entertainment in May 2009 to take the diverse brands in the Caesars portfolio and maximize their value in today's digital, online world. CIE's business partners are some of today's most successful global companies, including Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and Yahoo. CIE employs more than 500 full-time employees and has offices in four countries on three continents: at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Montreal, Canada and in Tel Aviv, Israel. It also houses development studios in California, Belarus, Romania and Ukraine.
About Our Affiliates
CGP is a casino asset and entertainment company focused on acquiring and developing a portfolio of high-growth operating assets and equity and debt investments in the gaming and interactive entertainment industry. Through its two businesses--Interactive Entertainment and Casino Properties and Developments--CGP will focus on acquiring or developing assets with strong value creation potential and leveraging interactive technology with well-known online and mobile game portfolio and leading brands. Assets include CIE, Planet Hollywood (located in Las Vegas, Nevada), and Horseshoe Baltimore (currently being developed by a joint venture). Through its relationship with Caesars Entertainment, CGP has the ability to access Caesars Entertainment's proven management expertise, brand equity, Total Rewards loyalty program and structural synergies. For more information, please visit http://www.caesarsacquisitioncompany.com
CAC was formed to make an equity investment in CGP, a joint venture between CAC and Caesars Entertainment. CAC is the managing member and sole holder of all of CGP's outstanding voting units.
Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world's most diversified casino-entertainment company. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, 75 years ago, Caesars has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions and now operates casinos on four continents. The company's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Caesars is focused on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. We are committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognize the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment. For more information, please visit http://www.caesars.com.
About The Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company is a fully-integrated sports, media and entertainment business. The Company is comprised of three business segments: MSG Sports, MSG Media and MSG Entertainment, which are strategically aligned to work together to drive the Company's overall business, which is built on a foundation of iconic venues and compelling content that the company creates, produces, presents and/or distributes through its programming networks and other media assets. MSG Sports owns and operates the following sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL), the New York Liberty (WNBA), and the Connecticut Whale (AHL). MSG Sports also features the presentation of a wide variety of live sporting events including professional boxing, college basketball, track and field and tennis. MSG Media is a leader in production and content development for multiple distribution platforms, including content originating from the Company's venues. MSG Media's television networks consist of regional sports networks, MSG Network and MSG+, collectively referred to as MSG Networks; and Fuse, a national television network dedicated to music. MSG Networks also include high-definition channels, MSG HD and MSG+ HD, and Fuse includes its high-definition channel, Fuse HD. MSG Entertainment is one of the country's leaders in live entertainment. MSG Entertainment creates, produces and/or presents a variety of live productions, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes. MSG Entertainment also presents or hosts other live entertainment events such as concerts, family shows and special events in the Company's diverse collection of venues. These venues consist of Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, the Forum in Inglewood, CA, and the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. More information is available at http://www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com.
Architects will soon be able to have their own Internet extension
Starting from April 8, 2014 the world's architects will be able to use Internet
addresses with .ARCHI extensions, set aside exclusively for them. For professionals and
web surfers: more clarity and better identification of the profession and its members in a
saturated web environment.
.ARCHI: more than 1.5 million architects targeted in the world!
Developed in close partnership with the International Union of Architects (UIA http://www.uia-architectes.org) .ARCHI is intended for architects and is strictly
reserved for them and their organizations worldwide (agencies, member sections, schools,
media, museums, etc.).
Long awaited, this new extension has already received support from renowned
architects, such as Paul Andreu (Roissy airports 1 and 2, the Peking Opera, etc), and
Corinne Vezzoni (Palais des Festivals in Cannes, the Marseilles Tramway, the MuCEM Centre
for Conservation and Resources in Marseille).
Available for purchase from April 8, 2014, the .ARCHI extension will allow architects:
- To be easily identified on the Internet
- To have simpler web addresses
- To differentiate themselves by showing their membership of the profession.
- To build pertinent and meaningful Web identities, allowing them to be more visible
and better develop their activities.
"We are very happy to see the enthusiasm of the global community of architects for the
new .ARCHI extension, as can be evidenced from the continuous flow of advance orders we
are getting from almost 100 different countries," says Godefroy Jordan, Starting Dot's
President and founder. "This involvement reflects the growing commitment of architects
with a Web presence to communicate with their customers and their environment."
A solution to the congestion and saturation of domain names
In 2011, 200 million domain names were registered (over 100 million of which were
.com). More than 90% of French and English dictionary words have been registered.
Starting Dot was officially chosen by ICANN, the international body responsible for
Internet domain names, to administer .ARCHI globally, for which Starting Dot has adopted a
community model. The young company is reserving registration of the .ARCHI domain names
for professionals. It will carry out inspections and will supervise the .ARCHI extension
in partnership with representatives from the profession through a Supervision Committee,
presided by a director of the UIA.
Playtech presents a new Bingo Tablet User Interface
LONDON, March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services
for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, is proud to announce the launch
of its new Bingo Tablet user interface.
Targeting the rapidly growing number of tablet device users, Playtech's new Bingo
Tablet user interface is designed to provide players with an almost comparable experience
to that which is enjoyed on desktop devices. Featuring the best 'in room' mobile
experience possible, players no longer need to compromise smartphone screen size
limitations and can play bingo, use chat and side games all at the same time and via a
single window. The Tablet interface also includes an improved scheduling feature of up to
one week in advance!
With player experience paramount to the success of any site, operators can completely
customise the look and feel of their individual interface to reflect their own branding.
Fully functional in both landscape and portrait modes, the desktop-like player experience
transforms the capabilities of on the go bingo and offers clear and easy to use menus
which group different bingo variants together using tabs as opposed to long lists, making
bingo room choices for players a whole lot easier. The Bingo lobby can be sorted by time,
price of ticket, prize amount, number of players and jackpot size. Operators can also
manage the content of their tabs to focus on the needs of their unique and individual
player base to enable differentiation between the mobile and web content should the
operator wish.
Developed by Playtech's dedicated Bingo subsidiary, Virtue Fusion, the new interface
is based on HTML5 technology with native iOS and Android versions to hit the market in the
very near future. With desktop, mobile and tablet user interfaces now available, whenever
a user visits a Playtech licensee webpage to play Bingo, the site will automatically route
to the most suitable platform for that user's device.
Playtech has already launched this exciting new interface for some of its big
licensees including William Hill and Gala Coral with more licensees planned for roll-out
phase in the coming months.
Mor Weizer, Playtech's CEO, commented, "We are very excited to launch our new Bingo
Tablet user interface. This new and innovative interface is definitely a game changer in
the Bingo space. Some of our licensees have already jumped on the opportunity to ramp-up
their Bingo offering with this market leading solution, with many more scheduled for
launched in the next few months. Some licensees have also seized the opportunity to
maximise player experience by adding their own branded content. I am sure many of our
licensees will quickly see the benefits of this new bingo offering and its instant player
appeal. "
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based
gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing,
hosting and CRM services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey
solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming
terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their
offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and
new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3,000
employees located in twelve countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino,
poker, bingo, sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
AT&T Adds HTC One® (M8) to Industry Leading Device Portfolio and the Nation's Most Reliable 4G LTE Network
ORDER NOW AT ANY AT&T STORE OR ONLINE FOR ZERO DOWN WITH AT&T NEXT
DALLAS, March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Order the new highly-anticipated HTC One(®) (M8) from AT&T(1), the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network(2), now at an AT&T store or online for immediate shipping. The device features a zero-gap, all-metal unibody with soft curves and tapered edges, HTC Duo Camera((TM)) that captures more light and depth for high-quality shots, and dual front-facing speakers for more powerful sound.
The HTC One (M8) is available at $24.62 per month with AT&T Next 18, $32 per month with AT&T Next 12 or $199.99 with a two-year service agreement and qualifying wireless service on a network that covers more than 99 percent of all Americans(3). With AT&T Next(SM), there is no down payment, no activation fee, no upgrade fee and no financing fee(4). The device comes in Gunmetal Gray with Glacial Silver coming soon. For a closer look at the HTC One (M8), check out the Mobile Minute.
"Starting today, you can order the highly anticipated HTC One (M8) from AT&T - running on the network that covers more than 99 percent of all Americans," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Devices, AT&T. "We have a long history of offering a phenomenal device line-up - so when you combine this stunning new smartphone with the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, award-winning customer service and amazing service value, our customers win."
Design
The all new HTC One (M8) is as beautiful to look at as it is to hold. The all-metal body with sleek lines and soft curves has been crafted to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. It curves around the screen with no edges or seams to make it one of the most comfortable phones to hold. HTC Duo Camera with ultra-pixels takes brilliant day or nighttime shots and adds pro effects effortlessly. Make mini movies automatically in seconds or flip to the 5MP front camera for the perfect selfie.
HTC BoomSound((TM)) offers really big sound. Bring your music and movies to life with two stereo speakers cleverly placed on the front of the phone that combine with dedicated amplifiers to deliver clear, balanced, powerful sound.
HTC has given the user experience a stylish new overhaul with HTC Sense 6. It's bolder, cleaner, and more colorful. Enhanced gesture recognition makes access to your phone faster and easier, and it allows you to interact with your phone in ways you never thought possible using Motion Launch((TM)) gestures.
Additional Key Features
-- Processor: Qualcomm SnapDragon(®) 801, 2.3 GHz Quad-core
-- Display: 5.0 inch Full HD Super TFT display with Gorilla(®) Glass 3;
wide viewing angles,1080x1920
-- Memory: 2GB RAM and 32 GB onboard memory
-- Removable Storage: microSD up to 128 GB (not included)
-- 50GB free storage: Available with AT&T Locker for AT&T Mobile Share
Value customers
-- Camera: Rear-facing Duo-camera with 2 LED flash, front-facing 5 MP wide
angle camera
-- Battery: 2,600 mAh
-- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense 6.0
Accessories and More
Accessorize your new HTC One (M8) with the HTC Dot View((TM)) case. The case lets you see who's calling, then answer or decline the call without opening it. Just swipe to answer or simply put it to your ear. It also shows you the date, time, weather and reminders with the case closed. Available soon at your AT&T Store and att.com for $50.
AT&T has the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network.(2) In addition, the company was named America's fastest 4G LTE network, in PC Magazine's 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks study of 30 markets - and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.(5)
The HTC One earned four out of five stars on AT&T's Eco-Rating system. The system, which addresses select environmental attributes of AT&T branded handset devices, was created to empower consumer choice around sustainability. For more information about this device's rating, AT&T's Eco-Rating System, and how you can join AT&T in making a difference, please visit http://att.com/ecospace.
AT&T is focused on giving our customers a top-notch experience with every interaction. The company recently outperformed competitors for the second time in a row in studies measuring customer service and the wireless purchase experience. J.D. Power awarded AT&T the "Highest Ranked Customer Service Performance Among Full-Service Wireless Providers" and "Highest Satisfaction with the Purchase Experience among Full-Service Wireless Providers" in their 2014, Volume 1 studies.(6)
(1)AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
(2)Reliability Claim based on analysis of independent third party data national carriers' 4G LTE. 4G LTE availability varies.
(3) Incl. roaming areas. Compatible device req.
(4)AT&T Next(SM) req's 20-month or 26-month 0% APR installment agreement, qualifying credit, & wireless svc. Tax due at sale. If you cancel wireless service, remaining device balance is due. Other charges & restrictions apply.All terms subject to change. Visit att.com/next for details.
(6)AT&T received the highest numerical score among full service wireless providers in the proprietary J.D. Power 2013 (Vol. 2) and 2014 (Vol. 1) Wireless Customer Care Full Service and Full Service Wireless Purchase Experience Studies(SM). Study based on 7,195 (Customer Care) and 8,525 (Purchase Experience) consumer responses measuring 4 full service wireless providers and measures opinions of consumers who purchased a wireless product or service within last 6 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed July-December 2013. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
The Best Just Got Better: Introducing The HTC One (M8)
Delivering breakthrough design and packed with the latest HTC Sense(TM) 6 experience, HTC Duo Camera for advanced imaging and intuitive Motion Launch(TM), the HTC One (M8) delivers an unparalleled smartphone experience for 2014
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, a global leader in innovation and design, today unveiled the highly anticipated new HTC One (M8), the ultimate evolution of the award-winning HTC One (M7). Launching in Gunmetal Gray(1) with the all-new HTC Sense(TM) 6, the new HTC One (M8), boasts a high-quality metal unibody with a Smart Sensor Hub that anticipates your needs and uses Motion Launch(TM) controls to make everyday tasks easier. New Duo Camera technology delivers creative, professional-looking photos and amazing effects, and HTC BoomSound(TM) again sets new standards for audio quality on a smartphone.
Peter Chou, CEO, HTC said: "In 2013 we introduced the best smartphone in the world, but we never stopped challenging ourselves and the status quo in this category. As pioneers in mobile innovation, we continue to design and build devices that will dazzle, inspire and transform the smartphone industry. Today I'm proud to launch the most stunning, intuitive and advanced handset that the industry has seen to date, the new HTC One (M8)."
Beautifully designed inside and out
Achieving another breakthrough in design and quality with the new HTC One (M8), the phone's body has been re-crafted to create an even more stunning yet approachable look. The beautiful, durable, high-quality metal unibody flows right up to the 5-inch, full HD (1080p) display, tapering to thinner edges, with softer curves for a smooth, more natural grip, while adding the benefit of removable storage accommodating up to a 128GB micro SD memory card for more content to share.
Supported by the Qualcomm(TM) Snapdragon® 801 processor with 2.3 GHz quad-core Krait CPUs and fully integrated 4G LTE, and running Android 4.4, Kit Kat, the latest version of the Android OS, the new HTC One (M8) features the all-new HTC Sense(TM) 6, available on the device and as an upgrade from the Google Play store(2). Completely redesigned with a cleaner, more striking visual style, HTC Sense(TM) 6 features bold, customizable color themes and delivers a more intuitive, personalized user experience. For those who prefer the stock Android experience, the HTC One (M8) Google Play edition will be available for pre-order beginning today and for purchase on the Google Play store in the coming weeks.
A leap forward in smartphone imaging
The new HTC One (M8) brings a totally different dimension to mobile imaging by combining the world's first smartphone with a Duo Camera that features HTC's innovative HTC UltraPixel(TM) module, with a dual flash and full 1080p HD video recording. The new Duo Camera produces incredible images in all lighting conditions and rich, high-quality video. A 5-megapixel wide-angle front-facing camera also captures superior selfies with ease.
The Duo Camera incorporates a special depth sensor, in addition to the main HTC UltraPixel(TM) module, for a range of artistic effects and tools that allow more creativity with images than ever before. Using the depth sensor to capture detailed depth information from a scene, the Duo Camera can create professional-looking portraits --- alter the focus of an image after the photo has been taken with UFocus(TM), or make the photo's subject stand out in a more impactful way by altering the background with creative effects using Foregrounder. Other tools include Seasons animations to add seasonal flavor to the image, Copy & Paste(3) to insert family and friends into an entirely different photo, and Dimension Plus(TM), which presents a unique perspective by changing the image angle with a simple screen tilt.
This advanced camera technology also works behind-the-scenes, capturing images right from launch so that when the shutter is activated, the sharpest possible image is instantly displayed. The camera autofocus operates at a speed of 300 milliseconds, producing beautifully crisp images of split-second action. When the flash is required, the intelligent LED Dual Flash automatically selects the exact color tone and light intensity for more natural skin tones and a professional-looking shot.
With so much scope to create exciting imagery, HTC's Gallery organization also has been a priority for the designers of HTC Sense(TM), who developed Image Match, a visual search tool that intuitively moves all photos from a particular subject into one album.
Finally, the new HTC One (M8) also has an integrated Slow Motion mode, which enables high-definition video capture in slow motion to produce unique effects in the final version. When editing, action can be slowed at critical points for emphasis - perfect for adding drama or highlighting a special moment.
Zoe(TM)in the cloud
In 2014, HTC's unique Zoe(TM) feature will evolve into a cloud-based service, enabling Zoe Video uploads for all to see, along with the ability to invite friends and family to add their own photos, videos and music to the original Zoe video. Incredible highlight reels of classic moments are even better when the creation is shared. The new Zoe app will be available for download through Google Play this summer.
Motion Launch(TM) - convenient gesture controlled shortcuts
With the introduction of HTC Sense(TM) 6, the new HTC One (M8) boasts capabilities that give the product a sixth sense. For example, Motion Launch(TM) is immediately able to detect its position and movement, thanks to built-in motion sensors that allow interaction with the phone without turning on the screen. A simple swipe will activate the device, Auto Answer allows calls to be answered without touching the screen simply by putting the phone to the ear - a handy tool if the phone rings while gardening or washing dishes - and a double tap turns the lock screen on and off.
HTC Dot View(TM) case -smart protection with retro flair
An outstanding smartphone deserves a smart case that protects and extends its innovative design and industry-leading functionality. Optimized by HTC Sense(TM) 6, the new HTC Dot View phone case protects the screen, while displaying notifications and interactions in a retro, dot-matrix style.
Taking that sixth-sense functionality one step further, Motion Launch(TM) is extended to the HTC's new Dot View case - simply double tapping to turn on the phone, in addition to checking the time, weather, new texts, emails and calls - all without touching or revealing the screen.
Extreme Power Saving Mode - extra standby time at no extra cost
The innovation continues as HTC changes the way people use their phone battery. With the original HTC One (M7), HTC optimized power consumption to get the most out of the phone. The new HTC One (M8) takes battery optimization to a whole new level making the battery power last 40 percent longer. While normal power saving mode delivers a great experience, the HTC One (M8) features an Extreme Power Saving mode that makes the battery last even longer. Fully charged, it will deliver 14 days' worth of battery power, while allowing calls, texts and emails - perfect for travel. Activated either manually or automatically, Extreme Power Saving mode delivers 60 hours of extra standby time at 20 percent power, 30 hours at 10 percent power and 15 hours at 5 percent power. Whether out late at night or hiking in the mountains, running out of battery power is no longer a worry.
HTC BoomSound(TM) gets bigger
The new HTC One (M8) again takes the smartphone audio experience to new heights. The latest HTC BoomSound(TM) technology creates an immersive, powerful, crystal-clear sound with rich tones from bass through to treble. Delivering sound that is 25 percent louderthan the HTC One (M7), without compromising quality, the new HTC One (M8) has dual frontal stereo speakers with a new amplifier, redesigned speaker chambers and a tailored audio profile for a truly high-definition experience.
HTC BlinkFeed(TM) - Your news direct to your home screen
HTC BlinkFeed(TM) is now more intuitive, with continuous scrolling for a fluid browsing experience, adaptable tiles and a new layout that presents articles in a clean, easy-to-read way. With the introduction of a new SDK that allows partners to integrate their own content, users can more easily find and subscribe to new media sources, in addition to instantly creating custom feeds on any topic. Whether sports, movies or shopping are a favorite interest, this feature ensures delivery of the most useful and relevant information. With News Bundles that bring all articles and tweets on the same topic together for easy reading and more than 1000+ content partners now clearly categorized on one page, following the most interesting news couldn't be simpler(4. )
Fitness at a glance
With the new HTC One (M8), it's easier than ever to get healthy and stay motivated by combining its power-saving sensor hub with the preloaded Fitbit(®) app.(5 )Alternatively, the phone can be used with one of Fitbit's range of trackers(6) to access advanced features such as sleep tracking and smart alarm or to capture data when exercising without the phone. Set fitness goals and see achievements brought straight to the HTC BlinkFeed(TM) home screen with no additional effort. Fitbit is the top downloaded app for connected fitness devices on the Google Play store.
HTC Sense(TM)TV
The only remote anyone will ever need has been redesigned on the new HTC One (M8) to provide an interactive second screen. Integrated official Facebook and Twitter streams enable real-time conversations and the ability to follow fan commentary about programs online and in social circles. HTC Sense(TM) TV now also brings live sports statistics for the 10 most popular sports in the world, with sports fans able to access the latest scores, match statistics and get live updates from games that can't be missed while watching another game on the main TV screen.
"This extensive range of enhancements shows that we put consumers at the center of everything we do, which is why our customers can be confident they are getting the best smartphone of 2014," said Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC Americas. "With our focus on delivering a premium experience to consumers and the tremendous support from our partners, I'm thrilled that we can make the HTC One (M8) available for purchase today across North America and ensure that HTC will help protect that investment long after their purchase with HTC Advantage."
Premium Customer Support
HTC Advantage enables unmatched support for the HTC One family of smartphones - HTC One (M8), HTC One, HTC One mini and HTC One max - by working to solve the challenges of today's mobile lifestyle. The program is available at no extra charge and features a free, one-time cracked screen replacement within the first six months of ownership, a commitment to future software innovation and content storage and backup solutions that consumers need in today's digital world.
In addition to the latest software updates from Android, HTC will continue to drive innovative experiences on the HTC One family of smartphones by delivering HTC Sense 6 applications through Google Play, which provides consumers with richer features when available, rather than waiting for the next major OS update. HTC Sense 6 will be available for all 2013 HTC One products - HTC One (M7), HTC One mini and HTC One max - in the U.S. and Canada later this spring.
North America availability
The new HTC One (M8) will be sold through more than 230 operators around the globe in Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver and Amber Gold.
In North America, the HTC One (M8) is available online today through major wireless carriers and retailers including Amazon, Appalachian Wireless, AT&T, Best Buy, Bluegrass Cellular, Car Toys, Cellcom, Chat Mobility, Cincinnati Bell Wireless, Costco, Military Exchange, Net10 Wireless, Pioneer Cellular, RadioShack, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and Walmart in the United States, and Best Buy, Bell, Future Shop, Rogers, SaskTel, T-Booth, TELUS, Wind and Wireless Wave in Canada. Starting in April, it will also be available to purchase online and in retail through T-Mobile, and broad in-store availability across the majority of partners begins on April 10.
Unlocked and developer editions of the HTC One (M8) are also available to customers through http://www.htc.com at an MSRP of $649.99.
Amber Gold U.S. Availability
The HTC One (M8) in Amber Gold will initially be sold exclusively through Best Buy in the United States, with the option of 4G LTE service through AT&T, Sprint or Verizon. Online sales start today through BestBuy.com and in-store availability at more than 1,400 Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores begins on April 10.
For more information about the HTC One (M8), please visit http://www.htc.com.
About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by the HTC Sense(® )user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit http://www.htc.com.
(1 )Other available colors at launch are Glacial Silver and Amber Gold
(2) The upgrade will be available on the Google Play store in the coming weeks
(3 )The Copy and Paste feature will be available to download from the Google Play Store soon
(4) Following its popularity with HTC users, HTC will now make HTC BlinkFeed available to other Android devices, launching on the Google Play store soon.
(5) The Fitbit app is only pre-loaded in certain countries. Please speak to the local market for verification. It is available to download from the Google Play store and tracks your steps / monitors your activity
(6) Sold separately