The Oscar Mayer Brand Helps Bacon Lovers Wake Up To The Smell Of Bacon With Innovative Mobile Device
The Oscar Mayer Institute for the Advancement of Bacon Introduces Wake Up & Smell the Bacon
MADISON, Wis., March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Daylight Saving Time, the Oscar Mayer brand is breaking new ground with the first-ever iOS device that allows early risers to wake up to the delightful smell of bacon without lifting a frying pan. The device, aptly named Wake Up & Smell the Bacon, syncs with the Oscar MayerWake Up & Smell the Bacon iPhone application to emit the scent and sound of sizzling bacon when the rooster crows.
Beginning today, bacon fans everywhere can apply through Friday, April 4 at http://wakeupandsmellthebacon.com/ for a chance to receive a free Wake Up & Smell the Bacon device. To use it, download the Wake Up & Smell the Bacon app, plug the detachable device into the headphone jack of an iPhone and savor the scent of sizzling bacon. The device will not be sold in stores and quantities are limited, so fans are encouraged to apply early and often.
Those who do not receive a device may still download the Wake Up & Smell the Bacon application for free in the App Store to wake up to the sound of sizzling bacon and amusing bacon sayings or "baconisms."
Wake Up & Smell the Bacon is the latest strip of ingenuity from the Oscar Mayer Institute for the Advancement of Bacon, an online hub for bacon innovations from the Oscar Mayer brand. Last year OMIFAB created an e-commerce site to help consumers give the gift of bacon for Father's Day in its Say It with Bacon campaign.
"With nearly two million mentions of #bacon on Instagram, it seems people never get tired of bacon. That's why our team decided to develop a device to give folks what they long for most," said Tom Bick, senior director of integrated marketing and advertising at Oscar Mayer. "As the category leader, Oscar Mayer is thrilled to bring the first-ever, bacon-scented mobile device to market, giving bacon aficionados a new reason to welcome their morning alarm clocks."
Winning applicants will receive the Wake Up & Smell the Bacon device six to eight weeks after applications close. Fans may apply for their chance to win the device once a day.
To find more information on Wake Up & Smell the Bacon and the Oscar Mayer Institute for the Advancement of Bacon, please visit http://wakeupandsmellthebacon.com/. Bacon fans can also find a full listing of Oscar Mayer bacon product offerings and more at OscarMayer.com.
ABOUT KRAFT FOODS GROUP
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT) is one of North America's largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies, with annual revenues of more than $18 billion. With the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse, Kraft has an unrivaled portfolio of products in the beverages, cheese, refrigerated meals and grocery categories. Its iconic brands include Kraft, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Planters, Velveeta, Capri Sun, JELL-O and Lunchables. Kraft's 23,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada have a passion for making the foods and beverages people love. Kraft Foods Group is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500 and the NASDAQ-100 indices. For more information, visit http://www.kraftfoodsgroup.com and http://www.facebook.com/kraft.
Oclaro's OFC Product Line-Up to Feature 100G Solutions with Higher Densities, Lower Power and Smaller Form Factors
- Highlights Continued Innovation and Leadership in the 100G Coherent Market
- New Products Include Micro-iTLA with Flex Grid and Tunable SFP+ Module
- Demonstrations of Coherent CFP2 Pluggable Transceiver and CFP2 ER4-Lite
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Oclaro, Inc.( )(NASDAQ: OCLR), a leading provider and innovator of optical communications solutions, today announced its strong line-up of OFC product demonstrations and announcements that leverage the company's core competencies in laser innovation, photonic integration and advanced packaging expertise. Delivering higher performance, increased densities, lower power dissipation and smaller form factors, the Oclaro OFC product line-up provides the innovation that customers need to deploy high-speed optical networks that can handle the demand for new and fast-growing applications such as social networking, cloud computing and video streaming.
"Oclaro continues to focus its product development efforts on the high-growth, high-speed segments of the optical network markets with a special emphasis on 100G technology where we can leverage our expertise to drive higher densities, lower power, smaller form factors and increased performance," said Jim Haynes, president of Oclaro's Integrated Photonics Business. "We have a strong advantage in the market with our depth and breadth of optical technology and we are coming to OFC with a product line up that reaffirms our ability out-innovate and outperform the competition."
The Oclaro Coherent CFP2 Pluggable Module
Oclaro announced earlier this week that it will be demonstrating a coherent CFP2 pluggable module in its booth during the OFC show. The module's compact, coherent pluggable form factor with a power dissipation of only 12 Watts delivers significant benefits to Oclaro customers with new levels of performance and flexibility for optical networks operating at 100G and beyond.
The Oclaro coherent CFP2 module represents the first generation of coherent transceivers offered in a pluggable format and delivers the small form factor, low power dissipation and high performance that customers need to upgrade their systems to 100G and beyond. The coherent CFP2 can be deployed with a range of external Digital Signal Processor (DSP) options, allowing customers to select the best combination of optical and electronic solutions to suit their specific application.
New Tunable 10G Wideband SPF+ Module
Building on Oclaro's strong history of 10G DWDM products, Oclaro announced earlier this week that it will be demonstrating a new tunable SFP+ module utilizing Oclaro's next generation high-efficiency InP tunable laser platform. The new tunable SFP+ module leverages a redesigned compact monolithically Integrated Laser Mach-Zehnder (ILMZ) chip, is fully compliant with the SFP MSA form factor, and operates at 1.5W at 70 degrees C with excellent OSNR performance. During the show, Oclaro will also be demonstrating a tunable SFP+ module operating up to 85 degrees C which will enable higher density line card solutions in the future when cooling capacity for customers is expected to be even more challenging.
Micro-ITLA with Flex Grid
Oclaro is also announcing that it has qualified and is ramping production of its second-generation LambdaFlex(TM) micro-iTLA TL5350 with flexible grid operation. As a leader in tunable products for transmission systems, the new Micro-iTLA TL5350 builds on the legacy of Oclaro's highly successful Indium Phosphide portfolio that is used extensively in the market today. Key features include:
-- Advanced locker technology to enable the user to set the optical carrier
to any optical frequency in the C-Band with 0.2GHz channel setting
resolution
-- Optical output power of 15.5dBm at less than 4.5W of power dissipation
-- Designed to the OIF multi-source agreement
-- 3x smaller form factor than a standard iTLA with significantly reduced
power consumption
-- High optical output power combined with power and frequency fine tuning
to give greater flexibility to network designers
CFP2 ER4 Demonstration
At OFC, Oclaro will be the first company showcasing a working demonstration between 25G EML light sources and 25G APD arrays for 100G CFP2 ER4-Lite applications, enabling error free operation over 40km of SMF. The availability of a CFP4 ER4-Lite application will enable Oclaro customers to transition to access networks where longer reach is required. Key product highlights include:
-- Expands product portfolio of multi-rate Ethernet and OTN compatible 100G
transceivers by extending reach coverage from 10km up to 40km while
maintaining low power consumption and low cost.
-- Enables Intermediate reach of 100G connections up to 40km within
core/metro/access networks.
-- Provides better solution in terms of long-term 100G form factor roadmaps
when compared to today's PIN-PD + SOA implementation that requires more
power consumption and cost due to additional SOA.
Oclaro's Technical Papers and Presentations at OFC
As a recognized authority in the industry, Oclaro will be presenting 9 technical papers on leading topics such as CFP2, advanced packaging design, and tunable lasers. The company will also be participating in a Market Watch panel on coherent pluggable modules for 100G and 200G. A complete listing of these papers and presentations, including times and locations, can be located at the Oclaro website at the following link: http://www.oclaro.com/events.php.
About Oclaro
Oclaro, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCLR), is a leader in optical components, modules and subsystems for the core optical, enterprise and data center markets. Leveraging more than three decades of laser technology innovation, photonics integration, and subsystem design, Oclaro's solutions are at the heart of the fast optical networks and high-speed interconnects driving the next wave of streaming video, cloud computing, voice over IP and other bandwidth-intensive and high-speed applications. For more information, visit http://www.oclaro.com.
Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Oclaro, the Oclaro logo, and certain other Oclaro trademarks and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Oclaro, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information in this release is subject to change without notice.
New Baby-G BA111 Neon Collection Channels the G-SHOCK Look with a New "Glow"
DOVER, N.J., March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CasioBaby-G is expanding its G-SHOCK complementary line, the BA111, with a new set of colorways that "light up" one's fashion repertoire for spring. Fashioned with G-SHOCK's hallmarks of resilience and durability, these watches are poised to withstand the "test of time" for those with trendy tastes and a flavor for fun!
This March, Baby-G BA111 will be swapping its metallic palette for a triple threat of bright neons. The fresh new colorways amplify from just a pop of color to all-out highlighter hues that nod to the ever-growing "glow" of electro-music culture and its high-adrenaline atmosphere. The most subtle iteration, the BA111-1A model, features a matte finish black resin band with a monochromatic black face that spotlights the magenta watch hands and bezel details. The two models, BA111-3A and BA111-4A2, paint a perfect picture with teal and coral bands and black faces from which the neon-accented dials and mechanics pop.
The timepieces feature a layered 3D dial and gear motif hands, which radiate a strong, practical and industrial vibe. Women can deck out their day wear with the milder black/magenta version that is sophisticated and stylish or break out the brighter models for an active and on-point sports accessory to wear to a warm-weather "color run." Accessorize an all-over neon look with equally standout colorful wrist candy, or play it chic with just the watch and a swipe of kindred lip or eye color.
To ensure wearers never have to miss a beat, these watches are safeguarded with Baby-G's signature functionality and strength - guaranteeing the watches are shock resistant and water resistant up to 100M. Other features include an LED backlight, 48-city world time, three multi-function alarms, 1/100(th) second stopwatch, countdown timer, and 12/24 hour time formats.
"We're thrilled to launch these new neon designs and anticipate a lot of hype to follow," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman & CEO of Casio America. "Fans have always appreciated our brand's uninhibited spirit and style and with these watches especially, we're giving women can be inspired to play with their fashion."
The new BA111 model(s) will hit shelves in March at select Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Macy's storesfor an MSRP of $120. Please visit http://www.baby-g.com for more information.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com or http://www.baby-g.com.
About Baby-G
Casio's female timepiece brand, Baby-G, was created as a counterpart to its "big brother" G-SHOCK in 1994. The brand exemplifies the meeting of fashion and function for the vibrant, active woman with watches that are stylish, bold, tough and chic. Equipped with the same great functionality that G-SHOCK is known for, Baby-G timepieces are shock and water resistant with multiple daily alarms and stopwatch functions. The brand has partnered with some of the hottest names in music, fashion and pop culture on standout watch collaboration the most recent including Ke$ha, Rebecca Minkoff, Joyrich and Married To The Mob.
Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition: The Mobile Interventional Suite
NUREMBERG, Germany, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Distortion-free imaging in the hybrid OR with 30 cm x 30 cm and 20 cm x 20 cm
flat-panel options
At this year's ECR congress, innovation leader Ziehm Imaging presents a mobile C-arm
tailored exactly to hybrid OR requirements: Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition. Two flat
panel options ensure the state-of-the-art C-arm offers reliable high-resolution imaging
for the entire range of hybrid OR applications.
30cm x 30cm flat-panel: complete range of interventional radiology
Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition is the first mobile C-arm that is fully motorized in
four axes. The state-of-the-art C-arm features a 30cm x 30cm flat-panel detector and
offers a flexible, space- and cost-saving alternative to fix installed systems for the
complete range of interventional radiology.
The active liquid cooling (Advanced Active Cooling) keeps the generator at a
consistent operating temperature and ensures reliable imaging without interruption even
during lengthy procedures. Innovative features guarantee for maximum safety for both
patient and OR personnel: The operator must deliberately touch any two contact points on
the joystick (Position Control Center) with the fingers to activate movement of the C-arm
- any accidental operation of the C-arm is thus prevented. Thanks to Distance Control, an
assistance system supporting non-contact collision protection, the C-arm movement slows
down in the proximity of the patient and stops before entering a defined safety zone.
20cm x 20cm flat-panel: heart surgery applications
The Ziehm Vision RFD Hybrid Edition with a 20cm x 20cm flat-panel offers surgeons a
miniaturized design option that enables clinical interventions such as coronary
angiography, heart valve and pacemaker implantations - all while enabling enhanced OR
ergonomics.
"We are proud to present two state-of-the-art mobile C-arms that cover the entire
range of hybrid OR applications," says Klaus Hörndler, Managing Director of Ziehm
Imaging. "With our dedicated flat-panel options, we ensure that physicians can rely on
distortion-free intraoperative imaging that is exactly tailored to their needs."
Visit Ziehm Imaging at ECR 2014: Expo C, booth 318.
Press contact:
Ziehm Imaging
Martin Herzmann
Director Global Marketing
Martin.Herzmann@ziehm-eu.com
Tel: +49-911-2172-0 http://www.ziehm.com
App to Pay for Parking: Wirecard Supports sunhill technologies
ASCHHEIM, Germany, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Mobile phone parking tickets for more flexibility
- Tokenisation server ensures increased security
Payment expert Wirecard is supporting sunhill technologies GmbH in its expansion of
mobile ticketing services. From April this year, smartphone users can register their
payment details and park their vehicles using the sms&park (on-street parking) and
sms&exit 2.0 DF (off-street parking) apps to book and pay for parking. Currently, users
can choose to pay by credit card or SEPA direct debit. sunhill technologies apps are
already available in numerous towns and cities in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands
and with the benefit of Wirecard's payment channels, the company will be able to rapidly
expand into various other European countries.
For nearly a decade, sunhill technologies has been developing cashless payment methods
for mobile phones and, to this end, has been working with a number of leading mobile
technology companies. Up to now, payment has been made by mobile phone bill or prepaid
phone; however, the link to the Wirecard Checkout Page now makes cashless payment by app
and other payment channels possible.
As Matthias Mandelkow, CEO of sunhill technologies, says: "Parking by phone is
successfully establishing itself as a payment channel. The rapid rise in mobile phones
means that mobile payment is becoming even more important. Wirecard makes parking by
mobile phone even more flexible and internationally available for our customers."
Jan Rübel, Head of Sales Travel at Wirecard, explains: "Current developments in
consumer behaviour are tending towards the cashless society, and this has made it very
evident how important a good mobile customer experience is. sunhill technologies
identified this trend early on and we are delighted that we can support it with the
solutions we offer."
To use sunhill technologies smartphone apps, all the user has to do is download them
free of charge. By registering the car number plate on the app and then choosing the
parking space or car park, parking reservations can be made quickly and easily. Payment
can now be made either by the convenient Wirecard in-app payment function using the
registered credit card or by SEPA direct debit. Sensitive payment data is entered on the
secure payment page for storage on the PCI-compliant Wirecard tokenisation server. It is
even possible to extend parking time via the app. sunhill technologies will be presenting
its Wirecard-based solutions at Intertraffic, the leading trade fair for communications
and infrastructure, taking place in Amsterdam from 25 to 28 March 2014.
Visit Wirecard on stand 140 in hall 5.1 at the ITB fair in Berlin from 5 to 9 March
2014.
About Wirecard:
Wirecard AG is one of the world's leading independent providers of outsourcing and
white label solutions for electronic payment transactions. The Wirecard Group has been
supporting companies in accepting electronic payments from all sales channels. A global
multi-channel platform bundles international payment acceptances and methods, supplemented
by fraud prevention solutions. When it comes to issuing their own payment instruments in
the form of cards or mobile payment solutions, Wirecard provides companies with an
end-to-end infrastructure, including the requisite licenses for card and account products.
Wirecard AG is listed on the Frankfurt Securities Exchange (TecDAX, ISIN DE0007472060,
WDI).
sunhill technologies GmbH is engaged in the development and establishment of mobile
phone cashless payment methods in conjunction with leading German and European mobile
technology companies. Since 2001, the company has been developing secure and convenient
solutions for mobile payment and since then, in excess of two million customers in more
than 130 locations all over Europe have been using sunhill payment systems. The company's
many years of experience in development and practical application makes sunhill
technologies a reliable and competent partner for customers, cooperation partners and
local councils alike. sunhill technologies has taken on a pioneering role in the growth
market of mobile payment in Europe, specialising in the mobile ticketing and parking by
phone sectors.
Concord was founded in Biel, Switzerland in 1908 and was acquired by The MGI Luxury
Group in the early 1970s. Concord is a luxury watch brand with a rich history - replete
with icons, awards and innovative direction.
WHAT: CONCORD proudly re-launches its signature 1980's Mariner Collection at
Baselworld 2014. This iconic collection has been updated to reflect a modern and beautiful
sense of style. With angles and smooth, slim ergonomic planes composing a masterpiece of
contemporary nautical delights intended for an unmistakably urban setting, this sleekly
stylized collection has been extended for both men and women in stainless steel and
stainless steel and gold, in quartz and automatic versions.
Concord also ignites mystery and intrigue with its new C1 Chronograph in titanium and
black carbon fiber with neon blue highlights and also brings the C2 collection within
reach with the new Big Date model with silver and black dial options for today's man about
town.
To RSVP please email press@concord.ch by Wednesday 12th of March.
WHERE: New CONCORD booth location - South Hall 0.1, A111, Baselworld, Basel,
Switzerland
One of the world's premier watchmakers, Movado Group, Inc. designs, manufactures and
distributes watches from ten of the most recognized and respected names in time: Movado,
Concord, EBEL and ESQ Movado
For appointment, please contact:
Michelle Micheli - CONCORD International Marketing Manager
MGI Luxury Group S.A.
Silver Tower
Place de la Gare 2B
Case postale
CH-2501 Bienne Switzerland
Office : +41-32-329-34-00
press@concord.ch
MAYKOR Expands Business With Managed Field Worker Scheduling Services Using ClickSoftware
Mobile workforce management solution to provide rapid ROI through scheduling efficiencies and mobile connectivity
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts and MOSCOW, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
MAYKOR [http://www.maykor.com ], the leading Russian provider of IT and business
process outsourcing, is now providing managed dispatch and scheduling services to its
customers using scheduling and mobility solutions from ClickSoftware Technologies
[http://www.clicksoftware.com ] Ltd. (NasdaqGS: CKSW), the leading provider of mobile
workforce management solutions for the service industry. In addition, the outsourcing
company is also relying on ClickSoftware to streamline their own operations.
MAYKOR's new service offering is designed for large, geographically diverse customers
with large numbers of mobile field workers in industries including IT, and maintenance and
supply providers. Using ClickSoftware's solutions to prioritize and optimize the schedule,
while enabling real-time communications between workers and the back office, MAYKOR's
offering ensures the right field specialist with the right equipment is dispatched to the
most appropriate job in the most optimized way. Customers using the managed service will
benefit by: increasing employee productivity, increasing the number of jobs completed per
day, reducing repeat visits, and having a more streamlined workflow and better document
management.
"The reputation of our business is based on the speed and efficiency of services
provided," said Sergey Sulgin, President of MAYKOR. "Given our many years of successful
experience in organizing and managing service activities across Russia, ClickSoftware has
enabled us to provide the best service to help our customers optimize field service
processes as much as possible, which ultimately improves the long-term operating
efficiency through the use of analytics and reports."
The ClickSoftware powered mobile field engineer management solution will allow more
requests, and more jobs to be fulfilled daily. In addition, mobile staff and managers will
have access to information via mobile devices online or offline. This will optimize the
workflow of employees who will be able to communicate easily with each other and with the
back-office systems.
"The Russian market is evolving, and service experience is a competitive
differentiator. ClickSoftware is able to create streamlined and more efficient operations
in Russia and all over the globe, enabling businesses to successfully address the
challenges of delivering great service while maintaining profitability," said Dr. Moshe
BenBassat, Founder and CEO of ClickSoftware. "We are proud to work with MAYKOR to ensure
that the proper systems and processes for their customers are in place to support mobile
workers in the field and give managers the visibility needed to monitor essential
performance and metrics."
Furthermore, MAYKOR uses the ClickSoftware to manage its own service engineers
throughout Russia. The system provides transparency and optimization of the entire process
from work scheduling to reflection of actual results of the work performance. Automatic
scheduling capabilities allow dispatchers to obtain an optimal schedule of work taking
into account such factors as the current location of the engineers and addresses of
service provision, skills and qualifications required to perform the work, man-loading,
etc. Along with the use of the mobile ClickSoftware solution by the engineers, it was
possible not only to increase the utilization of engineers' working time, but also to
achieve maximum efficiency and compliance with the SLA levels with customers when
performing both scheduled and emergency operations.
About MAYKOR (MAYKOR LLC) is the largest company in the Russian market of IT and
business process outsourcing. The MAYKOR's mission is the effective operation of
infrastructure and management of support functions of large and medium-sized enterprises
across the country. Having its own network consisting of 83 branches and 400 local units
and covering the entire territory of Russia, MAYKOR provides services on the one stop-shop
principle. The company's staff numbers more than 4,000 certified specialists.
There are more than 1,200 companies among the customers of MAYKOR, including the
largest geographically distributed companies of all industries. MAYKOR has a unique
competence center, additional technical specialist industry-specific training programs, an
advanced logistics infrastructure, an automated service rendering monitoring and control
system, a quality management system in accordance with the ISO international standards.
MAYKOR includes such subsidiaries as GMCS, ENSPACE, BetterFly etc. http://www.maykor.com.
About ClickSoftware
ClickSoftware (NasdaqGS: CKSW) is the leading provider of automated mobile workforce
management and service optimization solutions for the enterprise, both for mobile and
in-house resources. As pioneers of the "Service chain optimization" concept, our solutions
provide organizations with end-to-end visibility and control of the entire service
management chain by optimizing forecasting, planning, shift and task scheduling, mobility
and real-time management of resource and customer communication.
Available via the cloud or on-premise, our products incorporate best business
practices and advanced decision-making algorithms to manage service operations more
efficiently, in a scalable, integrated manner. Our solutions have become the backbone for
many leading organizations worldwide by addressing the fundamental question of job
fulfillment: Who does What, for Whom, With what, Where and When.
ClickSoftware is the premier choice for delivering superb business performance to
service sector organizations of all sizes. The company is headquartered in the United
States and Israel, with offices across Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. For more
information, please visit http://www.clicksoftware.com. Follow us on Twitter.
SafeHarbor Statement
This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S Federal securities laws.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements
regarding expected benefits to MAYKOR and its customers from using ClickSoftware's
mobility and scheduling solutions. Such "forward-looking statements" involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or
performance to differ materially from those projected, including those discussed in the
"Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in ClickSoftware's annual report on Form 20-F for the
year ended December 31, 2012 and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, ClickSoftware is under no obligation to
(and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking
statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Media Contacts:
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ClickSoftware
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Redstone to Showcase Latest Smart Building Technology Trends
LONDON, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
One day event brings together market leading technology experts
Redstone will be hosting a customer symposium later this month which brings together
some of the UK's leading brands to discuss the latest trends in smart building
technologies.
The symposium will take place on the 27th March at the Tower Hotel, London where
Redstone will be joined by many of its partners including Anixter, Aruba Networks,
CommScope, Extreme Networks, FSI, Redwood Systems, RiT, Tripleplay and Virtua.
In addition to an exhibition showcasing partner technologies, there will a series of
breakout sessions throughout the day to discuss the latest trends in BYOD, intelligent
building management software, data centre optimisation, intelligent lighting systems and
wireless telecoms. Redstone will also deliver a session on the changing face of support
and how to adapt in an increasingly connected 24/7 environment.
This symposium is a must attend event for any CIO or IT director. As the day is geared
around business value rather than technical topics, the event will also be of interest to
facilities managers, consultants, finance directors and CxOS who want to understand how to
reduce costs and improve business agility.
Brendan Loughrey, Managing Director of Redstone said: "By gathering together some of
the UK's leading experts on this subject all under one roof, it is a great opportunity for
attendees to speak to vendors in this space first hand and ask them questions specific to
their own business needs.
"Meeting our partners and listening to them present in one of the breakout sessions is
an excellent way of gaining an understanding about the latest trends in smart buildings
technologies and how they can directly benefit your business."
The symposium this year will end with a guest speaker: best-selling author James Kerr
who wrote "Legacy: What the All Blacks can teach us about the business of life". James
will speak about his book and how the tricks and tactics of the New Zealand rugby team can
lead to success in business.
The symposium will be followed with a drinks reception at 4:30pm.
Redstone is a leader in IT infrastructure, data centres, smart building solutions and
IT support. Founded in 1986 and acquired by Coms in 2013, Redstone has over 250 employees
and is the trusted partner of choice for some of the most prestigious organisations and
financial services companies in the UK.
The Symposium is a free event for those interested in IT and smart buildings and how
the two can bring benefits such as cost reduction, improved productivity and better
environmental performance to an organisation.
There are 24 separate sessions throughout the day, allowing attendees to build their
own agenda and attend the sessions that interest them most.
There is also an exhibition area of partners where discussions can be held on a
one-to-one-basis.
The event takes place at Tower Hotel, right by Tower Bridge in London.
Press attendance
We welcome members of the press to attend the event to find out about the topics
discussed. We can also arrange a discussion with any particular vendors that may be of
interest.
Redstone
CONTACT: For further information, please contact: Antony Freelove Marketing Manager Redstone marketingenquiries@redstone.com Tel: +44(0)20-3114-3116
Azoi Launches Wello, a Powerful New Mobile Health Tracker
This Fast, Accurate, and Easy to Use Tool Takes Aim at Improving Health & Wellness Worldwide
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Azoi, a technology company dedicated to helping people improve their lives, today announced Wello - an innovative health monitoring device embedded within a mobile phone case. With just a few powerful sensors, Wello fits onto a smartphone and measures a number of key vitals including blood pressure, electrocardiography (ECG), heart rate, blood oxygen, temperature, lung functions and more - with a high level of accuracy. Fast and easy-to-use, Wello empowers people to track key data, improve awareness of their body's state, and make more informed lifestyle choices.
"Over the last two years, we have focused our efforts on coming up with a technologically advanced yet easy-to-use tool to help you monitor health and facilitate better lifestyle choices," said Hamish Patel, founder and CEO at Azoi. "We are proud to introduce Wello - a not so small engineering feat in microelectronics, nanosensors, imaging, data analytics and design, that we hope will make a big difference in helping the world become a healthier place. We have effectively put health monitoring equipment, typically in large form factors, into a highly convenient and accessible mobile phone case."
Statistics about global health problems and the incidence of preventable diseases are all too familiar. According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, hypertension afflicts nearly a billion people globally and 347 million people have diabetes. With simple, regular monitoring of health data, people are better equipped to identify potential issues and seek advice before they become serious illnesses.
"All too often, health problems go undetected until they are too late to address," continues Hamish. "We believe that through improved self-awareness of key vitals, technology could very easily reduce the incidence and impact of a wide range of illnesses and diseases. Not only could this help ensure healthier, happier lives, but it could also ease the growing burden on healthcare services."
Wello is the first ever device to allow you to measure and record your vitals from wherever you are. It conveniently slides onto a smartphone disguised as a case so you always have it with you. You simply hold it for a few moments while hidden sensors take measurements and pass on gathered information to the Wello app. Not only do you get instantaneous results and key data about your health, over time you'll see patterns that hopefully will help you take better care of yourself.
It also connects with other health and fitness devices such as pedometers and sleep trackers to help identify how different behaviors can affect one's bodily state. Furthermore, Wello provides safe and secure remote access - so it can be used to track the key vitals of family members too.
Pricing and Availability
Wello is available for pre-order in the United States as well as Canada, China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom and across the European Union. Through Azoi's referral program, every purchaser gets a unique URL to share and when a Wello is ordered using that URL they will get a $10 credit. In the United States, Wello retails for $199 and will ship in fall 2014 pending FDA approval.
About Azoi
Azoi is a global technology company dedicated to helping people improve their lives. Founded in 2011, Azoi's team of designers, scientists, and thinkers draw from the world in which we live to create products that enhance our lives without getting in the way of living it. Wello, its first product, is a mobile health tracker disguised as a smartphone cover that quickly, accurately, and easily measures vitals instantaneously syncing the data to an accompanying iPhone or Android app. To learn more, visit http://www.azoi.com.
SOURCE Azoi
Azoi
CONTACT: Joseph Martorano, 415.321.1865, azoi@sparkpr.com
Hillcrest Labs and Bosch Sensortec Collaborate on Sensor Hub Solution for Head-Mounted Displays and Wearable Devices
- Hillcrest's SH-1 sensor hub software included on Bosch Sensortec's BNO070 9-axis system in package (SiP) for head-mounted displays -
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillcrest Labs ("Hillcrest") and Bosch Sensortec today announced a partnership to launch a new sensor solution for head-mounted displays (HMDs). The BNO070 solution includes Hillcrest's SH-1 sensor hub software running on Bosch Sensortec's 9-axis system in package (SiP), which features an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a 32-bit microcontroller in a single package. The solution is optimized for the HMD market, and can be customized for other wearable computing applications. Hillcrest and Bosch Sensortec will begin sampling the new BNO070 to key development partners in mid-2014.
The BNO070 will enable motion control, pedometer, compass, gesture recognition, and context awareness for augmented reality, virtual reality, gaming, and navigation applications on HMDs. The low power consumption and compact size -- 5.2 x 3.8 x 1.1 mm(3 )-- make the BNO070 ideal for wearable devices, where both power and space are limited. The pre-integrated solution eases system integration, provides faster time to market, and reduces customer development costs for adding advanced sensor-based functionality to a wide array of devices.
"Bosch Sensortec and Hillcrest have a shared vision that applications enabled by sensors will become essential to a wide variety of consumer and industrial products," said Dan Simpkins, CEO of Hillcrest Labs. "This collaboration with Bosch Sensortec enables us to offer complete, scalable and high performance solutions to emerging markets such as HMDs and the next generation of wearable devices."
"We are confident that a broad range of head mounted products will benefit from the level of performance, range of functions, and low power utilization of the SH-1 software," said Stefan Finkbeiner, CEO of Bosch Sensortec. "Hillcrest provides high performance software with application specific features, which together with Bosch Sensortec's world class sensors enable new markets such as HMD."
Hillcrest and Bosch Sensortec will co-present information about the new BNO070 solution at Wearables DevCon on Thursday, March 6(th) in San Francisco, CA, USA at 1:45-2:45 p.m. PT. More information about Bosch Sensortec is available at: http://www.bosch-sensortec.com. For additional information about Hillcrest, visit: http://www.HillcrestLabs.com.
About Hillcrest Labs:
Hillcrest Labs is the leading global supplier of software and hardware for motion-enabled products. Our Freespace(®) technology transforms human movement into high quality, application-ready motion information. With a decade of development and many unique patented features, products come to life with Freespace motion. Companies that have licensed or used Hillcrest's motion technology include: Atmel, Eastman Kodak, Hisense, Intel, LG Electronics, Logitech, Oppo, Roku, SMK Electronics, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., TCL Multimedia, Universal Electronics (UEI), and others.
Hillcrest has received numerous awards and recognitions including the prestigious CES Innovations Honoree Award multiple times, IMS Research's TV Innovation Awards, EE Times' ACE Award, PC World's 100 Best Products and Greatest Tech Designs, Popular Mechanics' Editors Choice, ECN's Reader's Choice Tech, and many others. Additional information about Hillcrest's broad portfolio of motion control products is available at: http://www.HillcrestLabs.com. Follow Hillcrest on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HillcrestLabs or Twitter at @HillcrestLabs.
About Bosch Sensortec:
Bosch Sensortec GmbH is a fully owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH. It develops and markets micro-mechanical sensors for consumer electronics, mobile phones, safety systems, industrial technology and logistics. The product portfolio includes triaxial geomagnetic and acceleration sensors, triaxial gyroscopes, barometric pressure sensors and a comprehensive software portfolio for various applications. Since its foundation in 2005 Bosch Sensortec emerged as the technology leader in the addressed markets. The Bosch Group has been the global market leader for MEMS sensors since 1998 and has to date sold more than 3 billion MEMS sensors. For more information, go to http://www.bosch-sensortec.com.
All company names and trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Hillcrest Labs
Hillcrest Labs
CONTACT: Renee Burch, JLM Partners Inc. for Hillcrest Labs, renee@jlmpartners.com, 206-381-3600 or Jeremy Pemble, JLM Partners Inc. for Hillcrest Labs, jeremy@jlmpartners.com, 206-381-3600; Tina, Horstmann, +49 7121 35-35924, tina.horstman@bosch-sensortec.com
GenieMD Announces the Availability of iOS Version 6.0
The update includes features to support family caregivers and makes BlueButton + integration generally available to users.
SAN FRANCISCO and SEATTLE, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GenieMD is pleased to announce the release of version 6.0 of the GenieMD iOS healthcare app. This major update includes a new layout of the app as well as a significant number of new features.
Notable new features include integration with the iHealth wearable devices and expanding the number and types of connected devices GenieMD users can now sync to their health records. Family caregivers now have the ability to create Care Circles and invite members of a support team to collaborate through secure messaging, post requests to the group, access a shared calendar, and receive notifications about the care recipient. The company aims to reduce the amount of time, and the challenges associated with coordinating care when a sick or chronically ill loved one is at home.
This release also makes the company's BlueButton + implementation generally available. Users of GenieMD are now given a Direct email address that they can provide to their doctors, or other data holders supporting the BlueButton initiative, in order to securely receive electronic copies of their health records. GenieMD stores copies of these records and parses the data, combining it with data from other sources to create a comprehensive health record for the user. BlueButton + guidance was developed through the Office of the National Coordinator's (ONC) Standards and Interoperability Framework initiative, and is intended to catalyze the growing movement of consumer and patient engagement in health and healthcare via information technology.
GenieMD won the 2013 ONC BlueButton Co-Design Challenge.
About GenieMD
At GenieMD our mission is to help improve the quality of human life by providing solutions that enable people to live healthier. We are computer scientists and healthcare information technology veterans who are passionate about technology, and helping people easily access healthcare services, live well and take care of their loved ones. We strive to use all that is new in medical and computer science to build intuitive, comprehensive and easy to use solutions.
If you would like further information on GenieMD please contact:
Tory Kelso, VP of Market Strategy and Business Development
torykelso@genieMD.com
Office: 925-460-9191
New GibbsCAM Add-in Enables File Exchange with Easy-to-Use SpaceClaim 3D Modeling Software
MOORPARK, California, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ: CIMT), a leading provider of
integrated CAD/CAM software solutions for the toolmaking and manufacturing industries,
announced today that a new add-in from SpaceClaim Corporation
[http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/default.aspx ], a leading provider of flexible and affordable
3D modeling software for engineers, is immediately available for the GibbsCAM
[http://www.gibbscam.com ](R) software.
The GibbsCAM-SpaceClaim Add-in installs dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that enable the
simple file transfer between the two products, and it is available, free of charge, for
both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of GibbsCAM. Once installed the Add-in appears in
GibbsCAM's Plug-ins drop-down menu, and allows users to import 3D models from SpaceClaim
for machining, and to export part models to SpaceClaim for modification or for use in
modeling workholding devices with its very friendly, easy to use modeling software. The
SpaceClaim-GibbsCAM Add-in is available at SpaceClaim's Add-in page
[http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/Support/downloads/Gibbs_Addin.aspx ], together with
installation instructions.
"We are pleased to have SpaceClaim as a partner in providing powerful, yet easy-to-use
design-through-manufacturing solutions for our customers," said Robb Weinstein, Senior
Vice-President, Sales and Strategic Planning, of Gibbs and Associates, a Cimatron
subsidiary. "GibbsCAM users are accustomed to moving between design, CNC programming and
toolpath verification functions with a single mouse click, so this add-in makes access to
SpaceClaim Engineer consistent with our interface, simplifying interoperability for our
joint users."
SpaceClaim Corporation provides intuitive, CAD-neutral modeling software for
engineering and manufacturing, enabling the creation of new designs, and the manipulation
of existing 2D and 3D geometry. Because it is very easy to use, SpaceClaim believes its
SpaceClaim Engineer software is an ideal tool for the machinist and CNC programmer, people
who receive CAD models from various sources, in various formats, and who nearly always
need to make adjustments or modifications for machining. The software also enables the
quick creation of workholding devices, which is another common task for machinists and CNC
programmers. SpaceClaim states that, with SpaceClaim Engineer, machinists can edit
geometry, optimize designs for manufacturing, and clean up corrupt CAD data, moving on to
GibbsCAM for CNC programming three to seven times faster than going through CAD-dependent
pre-processing.
About Gibbs and Associates and GibbsCAM
For over thirty years, Gibbs and Associates has been a leader in providing cutting
edge CAD/CAM technology, while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity.
Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful is the guiding philosophy at Gibbs. Gibbs believes in
empowering the NC programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer, not eliminating them.
Gibbs' goal is to introduce manufacturers to new technologies and new ways of working that
makes their machining easier and their businesses more profitable. To achieve this goal,
Gibbs creates tools that are naturally intuitive, graphically interactive, extremely
visual, associative, and just plain enjoyable to use. Gibbs provides a total quality
solution with the service and support that successful customers require.
The current GibbsCAM product line supports 2- through 5-axis milling, turning,
mill/turning, multi-task simultaneous machining and wire-EDM. GibbsCAM also provides fully
integrated manufacturing modeling capabilities that include 2D, 2.5D, 3D wireframe,
surface, and solid modeling. GibbsCAM is Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and
Certified for Windows Vista. GibbsCAM's data exchange capabilities are able to access the
broadest range of native and industry standard CAD data formats. GibbsCAM is certified
under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Program, is a Siemens Solution Partner Program-PLM
for Solid Edge product, is a Gold Tier Partner within the PTC Partner Advantage Program,
and is a SolidWorks Certified CAM Product. GibbsCAM is either offered or endorsed by a
number of leading worldwide control and machine tool manufacturers, including GE Fanuc,
Infimatic, Siemens, Doosan Infracore, DMG MORI, Haas, Index, MAG, Mazak, Mitsubishi, Okuma
and Tornos. Gibbs and Associates distributes its products worldwide through a network of
international resellers.
In January 2008, Gibbs and Associates merged with Cimatron Ltd., and is now operating
as a wholly owned subsidiary. For more information about Gibbs and Associates and its CAM
software packages, visit http://www.GibbsCAM.com or call 1-800-654-9399 (outside of
North America, call +1-805-523-0004).
About Cimatron
With over 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide,
Cimatron Ltd., or Cimatron, is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software
solutions for mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts.
Cimatron is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline
manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten
product delivery time.
Cimatron's shares are traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CIMT. For more
information, visit http://www.cimatron.com.
The Gibbs logo, GibbsCAM, GibbsCAM logo, Virtual Gibbs, and "Powerfully Simple. Simply
Powerful." are either trademark(s) or registered trademark(s) of Gibbs and Associates in
the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other brand or product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Gibbs and Associates or Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product
development, assimilating future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers
and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and
uncertainties related to Cimatron's business, refer to its filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The company cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any
single factor or risk, or combination of them, may cause. Gibbs and Associates and
Cimatron undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For more information, contact:
Ilan Erez
Chief Financial Officer
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972-73-237-0114
Yvonne Anderson
MarCom Manager
Gibbs and Associates
+1(805)523-0004
YvonneA@GibbsCAM.com
The Daily Dot Launches a Tech Section for the Rest of Us
Internet's paper of record to focus on approachable technology coverage
AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Daily Dot, the most comprehensive source of Internet-community news and cultural commentary, launches a new section today focused on tech coverage for the rest of us: original, insightful, and sourced reporting that analyzes our complicated relationship with modern technology.
The Tech section is the latest in a series of evolutions for Daily Dot Media, following the January acquisition of U.K. publication The Kernel and the recent launch of an esports vertical, devoted to the world of competitive gaming.
"We're not looking to compete with TechCrunch or Gizmodo with product reviews or iPhone news," said Managing Editor Austin Powell. "Instead, we're focusing on something that's a little more personal, finding the more meaningful stories behind the apps and social networks that connect and empower us."
The Daily Dot serves as the paper of record for the Internet. The new section will approach Tech from the same angle, covering singular events and notable leaders in the tech industry, privacy concerns, and must-have apps through investigative reporting, engaging features, and more instructional guides that will connect readers with the tech that matters most.
Molly McHugh, Tech Editor for The Daily Dot: "There's nothing elitist or exclusionary about our tech coverage. It's an approachable, people-oriented way to talk about technology. Our stories will largely focus on the crossover between what happens online and what happens IRL, and the pieces of technology that facilitate this. We're going to answer questions about how and why people are using various products and services. And we think there are no dumb questions about technology--and even if there are, our coverage will still answer them."
About the Daily Dot
The Daily Dot is the must-read source for Internet news and cultural commentary. We are the Web's most comprehensive source of original Internet news and among the fastest growing media companies in the world, reaching 7 million digital natives each month. Our team of passionate reporters covers the issues and scenes the Internet generation cares about most, all day, everyday. It's classic journalism for the modern age.
SOURCE The Daily Dot
The Daily Dot
CONTACT: Carla Cook, Director of Communications, +1-512-827-9256, carla@thedailydot.com
Brentwood Communications Release Visual Evolution of Handheld Communication
LONDON, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Brentwood Communications, a UK-based provider of bespoke radio design solutions, have
produced a brand new infographic charting the evolution of handheld communication through
the years.
The infographic shows the journey from the first public radio demonstration in 1920,
right through to the launch of the UK's 4G service, utilising unique and eye-catching
illustrations throughout.
Humans have been communicating with electronic devices for nearly 100 years, making
them one of the most culturally significant technological elements in our history. As
we've grown more dependent on handheld communication to facilitate our day-to-day lives,
they've become smaller, more efficient and more diverse - something that's displayed
beautifully in this new infographic.
The infographic shows the evolution of radios, mobile phones, mobile internet and
walkie-talkies, including the first ever commercial SMS message, the first professional
walkie-talkie and the introduction of mobile browsing - including WAP, Edge, 3G and 4G.
Based in Essex, UK, Brentwood Communications provides bespoke radio design solutions
for all market sectors across the UK and internationally.
Offering a range of services including design, installation, maintenance, support and
system management, Brentwood Communications are the UK's leading supplier of professional
communication equipment.
Cadence Announces New Allegro TimingVision Environment to Speed Timing Closure of High-Speed PCB Interfaces by up to 67%
Highlights:
- TimingVision environment provides an innovative and unique environment for accelerating timing closure within the Allegro PCB Designer solution
- Auto-interactive routing capabilities working with TimingVision environment accelerates timing closure on complex high-speed interfaces, such as DDR3 memory, by up to 67%
- Allegro Sigrity users can combine TimingVision with Sigrity power-aware signal integrity (SI) analysis to rapidly implement and accurately assure compliance with memory interface specifications
- Cadence enables product creation from IP to SoC to package to PCB to system, predictably and cost effectively
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced new Allegro® TimingVision(TM) environment, which speeds up timing closure by up to 67%. Available within Cadence® Allegro PCB Designer, TimingVision environment makes it possible for PCB designers to save significant time in ensuring that signals in an interface meet timing requirements. This is an increasingly important capability as data rates increase and supply voltages decrease in today's advanced protocols, including DDR3/DDR4, PCI Express, and SATA.
TimingVision environment uses an embedded timing engine to analyze the entire interface structure and develop timing goals to help designers visualize real-time delay and phase information directly on a canvas. This greatly reduces manual editing, overall implementation time and designer effort. When combined with the Cadence Sigrity(TM) power-aware SI analysis tool, TimingVision environment enables rapid implementation and tuning in compliance with standard interfaces, diminishing trials and errors in fixing timing issues.
TimingVision environment is ideal for any PCBs that include advanced high-speed interfaces and is especially suited to PC, tablet, smartphone and cloud data center infrastructure applications. Key features include:
-- TimingVision environment, which provides dynamic feedback on the active
and related signals during edits on the design canvas
-- Auto-interactive Phase Tuning (AiPT), to compensate both static and
dynamic phase constraints on a selected set of differential pairs
-- Auto-interactive Delay Tuning (AiDT), to compensate for propagation
delay, relative propagation delay and total etch length constraints
specified in the physical design on a selected set of signals such as a
byte lane.
"Using this new Allegro technology ended our frustrations over all of the time we were spending on routing and tuning. All of the hours we're saving as a team can be directed toward new project requests for the business," said <cite>Sky Huang, deputy director of computer-aided engineering at Pegatron. </cite>
"Cadence is in a unique position to address all high-speed IP implementation and verification needs, from chip to end product," said AJ Incorvaia, vice president, R&D, Cadence. "With the introduction of TimingVision environment, PCB designers now have a proven and highly efficient solution to meet increasingly complex timing closure challenges."
TimingVision environment, along with the auto-interactive routing environment, is available now as part of the Allegro PCB High-Speed Option.
To learn more about TimingVision environment, please click here.
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available here.
Sprint Teams with IMS to Offer Premium Turnkey Insurance Telematics Solution
IMS UBI Intelligence powered by DriveSync® an industry-leading solution
with end-to-end benefits.
OVERLAND PARK, KS and WATERLOO, ON, March 5, 2014 /CNW/ - Sprint (NYSE:
S) today announced that IMS UBI Intelligence is now available through
its Integrated Insurance Solution portfolio for auto insurance
customers, provided by Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS), a leading
connected car company.
"Our auto insurance carriers have been requesting a single source for
all their UBI (usage-based insurance) needs," said Mohamed Nasser,
director - M2M Product and Marketing, Sprint. "We have selected IMS
because they provide the most complete, turnkey solution available on
the market today, including hardware, logistics, support, secure data
warehousing and analytics."
The interest in UBI continues to peak as insurance companies customize
their in-vehicle offerings for broad consumer groups, such as everyday
commuters, new drivers and commercial fleets. IMS UBI Intelligence
offers insurers an accurate way to develop a drivers score (policy
premium) based on their actual driving behavior, coupled with the
ability to discover new, related revenue streams. These advantages are
then passed along to consumers who may receive lowered auto insurance
costs by choosing to plug a telematics device into their vehicle's port
to measure driving data (distance travelled, vehicle braking and
acceleration patterns). Due to the emerging benefits to drivers, Frost
& Sullivan forecasts annual growth of the UBI market to be 36% per
year, with the U.S. market reaching one million annual activations by
2017.
IMS UBI Intelligence is the premier turnkey solution removing the need
for insurers to work with multiple suppliers or partners before
implementation. "Technology is moving fast and IMS is pleased to
collaborate with Sprint to provide our DriveSync connected car platform
available today to insurers," said Ben Dailey, U.S. Director - Sales
and Business Development, IMS. "With IMS UBI Intelligence, insurers now
have a fully customizable tool at their fingertips that they can deploy
to a variety of customer segments."
To take full advantage of the DriveSync platform, Sprint also plans to
bring additional programs to their customers, such as solutions for
coaching young drivers, infotainment services, vehicle diagnostics and
fleet management solutions.
Sprint (NYSE: S) offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline
communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers,
businesses and government users. Sprint served more than 55 million
customers at the end of 2013 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States;
leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and
Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk
capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American
Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved company
in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, during the last
five years. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
(DSJI) North America in 2011, 2012 and 2013. You can learn more and
visit Sprint at http://www.sprint.com or http://www.facebook.com/sprint and http://www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Intelligent Mechatronic Systems
IMS is a leader in connected car technology that enables drivers to be
safer, smarter and greener. The unique approach of converging in-car
infotainment, automotive telematics and wireless technology has
resulted in an impressive range of solutions. From insurance and
government, to fleets and everyday drivers, IMS technology
revolutionizes industries. For more information, visit http://www.intellimec.com.
SOURCE Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
CONTACT: Media Contacts:
Stephanie Greenwood, Sprint
Media Relations
913-315-1612
stephanie.greenwood@sprint.com Stephanie Frisina, Intelligent Mechatronic Systems
Media Relations
519-745-8887 x4333
sfrisina@intellimec.com
National Technical Systems Develops New Data Acquisition, Measurement Tool
DynamicDAQ(TM) Measures and Monitors Pressure, Temperature, Statistics for Aerospace, Test Laboratories, Research and Manufacturing Customers
CALABASAS, Calif. and ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has developed a new data acquisition product, based on National Instruments hardware, that allows aerospace and other customers to collect and portray data in real time and store it for display, analysis and certification purposes. The new, durable and fully portable product, called DynamicDAQ(TM), was conceived and developed by NTS software architects at its Albuquerque facility who design measurement tools for customers in aerospace and other research and manufacturing industries.
DynamicDAQ, which was developed on a National Instruments (NI) cDAQ hardware platform, can be scaled to fit data acquisition requirements for large (PXI) and small systems related to aerospace test stands, "iron birds" and other sources of complex data sets. DynamicDAQ can measure and monitor such things as pressure, temperature, voltage, current, position and a plethora of statistics, noted Brian G. Shea, NTS LabVIEW Architect.
"Our new DynamicDAQ tool can measure hundreds of temperatures and pressure readings and display them on a screen in real time," said Shea, the lead product developer. "We have many clients who need just what this tool provides: calibrated data reported in standard formats and archivable for record keeping and certification purposes. This solution can also be customizable and we believe it offers aerospace-related customers, test laboratories and researchers a cost-effective measurement tool that benefits from ongoing product evolution."
For more information on DynamicDAQ, call NTS Engineering Services 505 821-4740.
About NTS Albuquerque
NTS Albuquerque is the center for NTS Engineering Services and provides the organization's largest engineering services capability with mechanical, electrical, software, structural, analysis and systems engineers as well as experienced program managers. NTS Albuquerque provides access to a wide variety of knowledgeable engineering and manufacturing resources with expertise in requirements analysis and definition, preliminary design, system architecture development, analysis, risk analysis and mitigation, detailed design, fabrication, integration, and functional prove-out with application to a wide variety of both government and commercial customers.
About National Technical Systems
National Technical Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering services to the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, automotive and high technology markets. Through a world-wide network of resources, NTS provides full product life-cycle support, offering world class design engineering, compliance, testing, certification, quality registration and program management. For additional information about NTS, visit our website at http://www.nts.com or call 800-270-2516.
Contact: Allen & Caron Inc National Technical Systems
Len Hall (media) Dwight Moore (technical)
Len@allencaron.com Dwight.moore@nts.com
(949) 474-4300 (978) 263-2933, Ext. 273
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Test Equipment Plus Announces the Signal Hound BB60A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer with Excellent Performance for â¬2,299
-- Real-time without the high cost
LA CENTER, Washington, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Test Equipment Plus today announced the Signal Hound BB60A, a real-time spectrum analyzer and RF recorder designed to capture and display RF events as short as 1 us. The BB60A is a small, lightweight, and affordable USB-based real-time RF spectrum analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz and can go anywhere. It can also be customized to perform complex, remote, and/or automated functions.
"The proliferation of wireless devices has led to unsustainable growth in the way we use the RF spectrum. Interference problems occur with increasing regularity. Interference hunting and real time spectrum monitoring tools have become a necessity. The problem is finding a real-time spectrum analyzer that is adequate for the task and isn't cost prohibitive. Also, adding RF recording capability to a traditional spectrum analyzer is avoided due to added cost. Advances in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, coupled with superb engineering, made it possible for us to offer the Signal Hound BB60A. It provides a high value/low price real-time RF spectrum analyzer with RF recorder capability," said Bruce Devine, CEO, Test Equipment Plus.
About the BB60A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer
The BB60A real-time RF spectrum analyzer is the first to market with an RF recorder that uses the USB 3.0 data pipe. USB 3.0 streams at twice the data rate of a 1GiE connection. In order to achieve this functionality, three things were necessary. First, computer processors and video card performance had to advance to the point where GPU acceleration of the spectrum analyzer graphics became inexpensive to implement. Second, the availability of inexpensive high performance SSDs (Solid State Drives) was required so that broadband RF recording to the PC could be achieved without a costly and bulky RAID-0 or RAID-5 hard drive configuration. And third, the Cypress FX3 chip, which was the first USB 3.0 device controller to market, was needed for Signal Hound to cost-effectively create the large 140 MB/s data pipe from the BB60A to the PC.
The BB60A streams 80 million samples per second of RF data to a PC via USB 3.0, enabling real-time spectrum analysis of any 20 MHz segment of spectrum. Users are able to visualize spectral events as short as 1 us with 100% POI (probability of intercept) within a 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth.
This BB60A comes with a compiled API (Application Programming Interface) for writing custom software. The open source spectrum analyzer software provides excellent examples of techniques for interfacing the API when writing customized applications.
Availability & Contact Information
The Signal Hound BB60A is in stock at the manufacturer, ready for immediate shipment to your local distributor. The BB60A sells for â¬2,299 plus VAT. Shipping within Europe is included.
For more information, contact Kees van Aalst at Foltronics in The Netherlands at foltronics@foltronics.nl, or call +1-31-20-4820015.
About Signal Hound
The Signal Hound spectrum analyzers are compact and simple to use. The Signal Hound BB60A is used for real-time spectrum monitoring, manufacturing process control, interference hunting, spread spectrum signal analysis, capturing intermittent events, and general purpose spectrum analysis.
Industry is using the spectrum analyzers for process monitoring and embedding them in specialty products. Government is using them for spectrum monitoring. Electronic repair technicians, engineering students, ham radio enthusiasts, and electronics hobbyists are also finding them useful. Although they are small and affordable, they have the sensitivity, accuracy, and dynamic range expected from expensive and bulky test equipment.
About Test Equipment Plus
Test Equipment Plus provides world class component-level repair service of HP® / Agilent® spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators. They also design, manufacture, and market the Signal Hound line of spectrum analyzers and tracking generators. For HP® / Agilent® repairs contact: service@teplus.com or call +1-360-263-5006.
For more information, contact:
Debra Seifert Communications LLC Test Equipment Plus, Inc.
Debra L. Seifert Bruce Devine
+1-503-626-7539 (USA) +1-360-263-5006 (USA)
debra@debraseifert.com bruce@teplus.com
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Sprint Teams with IMS to Offer Premium Turnkey Insurance Telematics Solution
IMS UBI Intelligence powered by DriveSync® an industry-leading solution
with end-to-end benefits.
OVERLAND PARK, KS and WATERLOO, ON, March 5, 2014 /CNW/ - Sprint (NYSE:
S) today announced that IMS UBI Intelligence is now available through
its Integrated Insurance Solution portfolio for auto insurance
customers, provided by Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS), a leading
connected car company.
"Our auto insurance carriers have been requesting a single source for
all their UBI (usage-based insurance) needs," said Mohamed Nasser,
director - M2M Product and Marketing, Sprint. "We have selected IMS
because they provide the most complete, turnkey solution available on
the market today, including hardware, logistics, support, secure data
warehousing and analytics."
The interest in UBI continues to peak as insurance companies customize
their in-vehicle offerings for broad consumer groups, such as everyday
commuters, new drivers and commercial fleets. IMS UBI Intelligence
offers insurers an accurate way to develop a drivers score (policy
premium) based on their actual driving behavior, coupled with the
ability to discover new, related revenue streams. These advantages are
then passed along to consumers who may receive lowered auto insurance
costs by choosing to plug a telematics device into their vehicle's port
to measure driving data (distance travelled, vehicle braking and
acceleration patterns). Due to the emerging benefits to drivers, Frost
& Sullivan forecasts annual growth of the UBI market to be 36% per
year, with the U.S. market reaching one million annual activations by
2017.
IMS UBI Intelligence is the premier turnkey solution removing the need
for insurers to work with multiple suppliers or partners before
implementation. "Technology is moving fast and IMS is pleased to
collaborate with Sprint to provide our DriveSync connected car platform
available today to insurers," said Ben Dailey, U.S. Director - Sales
and Business Development, IMS. "With IMS UBI Intelligence, insurers now
have a fully customizable tool at their fingertips that they can deploy
to a variety of customer segments."
To take full advantage of the DriveSync platform, Sprint also plans to
bring additional programs to their customers, such as solutions for
coaching young drivers, infotainment services, vehicle diagnostics and
fleet management solutions.
Sprint (NYSE: S) offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline
communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers,
businesses and government users. Sprint served more than 55 million
customers at the end of 2013 and is widely recognized for developing,
engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States;
leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and
Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk
capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American
Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved company
in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, during the last
five years. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
(DSJI) North America in 2011, 2012 and 2013. You can learn more and
visit Sprint at http://www.sprint.com or http://www.facebook.com/sprint and http://www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Intelligent Mechatronic Systems
IMS is a leader in connected car technology that enables drivers to be
safer, smarter and greener. The unique approach of converging in-car
infotainment, automotive telematics and wireless technology has
resulted in an impressive range of solutions. From insurance and
government, to fleets and everyday drivers, IMS technology
revolutionizes industries. For more information, visit http://www.intellimec.com.
SOURCE Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
CONTACT: Media Contacts:
Stephanie Greenwood, Sprint
Media Relations
913-315-1612
stephanie.greenwood@sprint.com Stephanie Frisina, Intelligent Mechatronic Systems
Media Relations
519-745-8887 x4333
sfrisina@intellimec.com
Test Equipment Plus Announces the Signal Hound BB60A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer with Excellent Performance
-- Real-time without the high cost
LA CENTER, Washington, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Test Equipment Plus today announced the Signal Hound BB60A, a real-time spectrum analyzer and RF recorder designed to capture and display RF events as short as 1 us. The BB60A is a small, lightweight, and affordable USB-based real-time RF spectrum analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz and can go anywhere. It can also be customized to perform complex, remote, and/or automated functions.
"The proliferation of wireless devices has led to unsustainable growth in the way we use the RF spectrum. Interference problems occur with increasing regularity. Interference hunting and real time spectrum monitoring tools have become a necessity. The problem is finding a real-time spectrum analyzer that is adequate for the task and isn't cost prohibitive. Also, adding RF recording capability to a traditional spectrum analyzer is avoided due to added cost. Advances in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, coupled with superb engineering, made it possible for us to offer the Signal Hound BB60A. It provides a high value/low price real-time RF spectrum analyzer with RF recorder capability," said Bruce Devine, CEO, Test Equipment Plus.
About the BB60A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer
The BB60A real-time RF spectrum analyzer is the first to market with an RF recorder that uses the USB 3.0 data pipe. USB 3.0 streams at twice the data rate of a 1GiE connection. In order to achieve this functionality, three things were necessary. First, computer processors and video card performance had to advance to the point where GPU acceleration of the spectrum analyzer graphics became inexpensive to implement. Second, the availability of inexpensive high performance SSDs (Solid State Drives) was required so that broadband RF recording to the PC could be achieved without a costly and bulky RAID-0 or RAID-5 hard drive configuration. And third, the Cypress FX3 chip, which was the first USB 3.0 device controller to market, was needed for Signal Hound to cost-effectively create the large 140 MB/s data pipe from the BB60A to the PC.
The BB60A streams 80 million samples per second of RF data to a PC via USB 3.0, enabling real-time spectrum analysis of any 20 MHz segment of spectrum. Users are able to visualize spectral events as short as 1 us with 100% POI (probability of intercept) within a 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth.
This BB60A comes with a compiled API (Application Programming Interface) for writing custom software. The open source spectrum analyzer software provides excellent examples of techniques for interfacing the API when writing customized applications.
Availability & Contact Information
The Signal Hound BB60A is in stock at the manufacturer, ready for immediate shipment to your local distributor. For more information, contact Dr. Vladimir Lobanov at Radiocomp LLC in Moscow by emailing market@radiocomp.net or call 1-7-485-361-0904.
About Signal Hound
The Signal Hound spectrum analyzers are compact and simple to use. The Signal Hound BB60A is used for real-time spectrum monitoring, manufacturing process control, interference hunting, spread spectrum signal analysis, capturing intermittent events, and general purpose spectrum analysis.
Industry is using the spectrum analyzers for process monitoring and embedding them in specialty products. Government is using them for spectrum monitoring. Electronic repair technicians, engineering students, ham radio enthusiasts, and electronics hobbyists are also finding them useful. Although they are small and affordable, they have the sensitivity, accuracy, and dynamic range expected from expensive and bulky test equipment.
About Test Equipment Plus
Test Equipment Plus provides world class component-level repair service of HP® / Agilent® spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators. They also design, manufacture, and market the Signal Hound line of spectrum analyzers and tracking generators. For HP® / Agilent® repairs contact: service@teplus.com or call +1 (360) 263-5006.
For more information, contact:
Debra Seifert Communications LLC Test Equipment Plus, Inc.
Debra L. Seifert Bruce Devine
+1-503-626-7539 (USA) +1-360-263-5006 (USA)
debra@debraseifert.com bruce@teplus.com
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Test Equipment Plus
Test Equipment Plus Announces the Signal Hound BB60A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer with Excellent Performance for Under $2,500
Real-time without the high cost
LA CENTER, Wash., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Test Equipment Plus today announced the Signal Hound BB60A, a real-time spectrum analyzer and RF recorder designed to capture and display RF events as short as 1 us. The BB60A is a small, lightweight, and affordable USB-based real-time RF spectrum analyzer that operates from 9 kHz to 6 GHz and can go anywhere. It can also be customized to perform complex, remote, and/or automated functions.
"The proliferation of wireless devices has led to unsustainable growth in the way we use the RF spectrum. Interference problems occur with increasing regularity. Interference hunting and real time spectrum monitoring tools have become a necessity. The problem is finding a real-time spectrum analyzer that is adequate for the task and isn't cost prohibitive. Also, adding RF recording capability to a traditional spectrum analyzer is avoided due to added cost. Advances in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components, coupled with superb engineering, made it possible for us to offer the Signal Hound BB60A. It provides a high value/low price real-time RF spectrum analyzer with RF recorder capability," said Bruce Devine, CEO, Test Equipment Plus.
About the BB60A Real-time Spectrum Analyzer
The BB60A real-time RF spectrum analyzer is the first to market with an RF recorder that uses the USB 3.0 data pipe. USB 3.0 streams at twice the data rate of a 1GiE connection. In order to achieve this functionality, three things were necessary. First, computer processors and video card performance had to advance to the point where GPU acceleration of the spectrum analyzer graphics became inexpensive to implement. Second, the availability of inexpensive high performance SSDs (Solid State Drives) was required so that broadband RF recording to the PC could be achieved without a costly and bulky RAID-0 or RAID-5 hard drive configuration. And third, the Cypress FX3 chip, which was the first USB 3.0 device controller to market, was needed for Signal Hound to cost-effectively create the large 140 MB/s data pipe from the BB60A to the PC.
The BB60A streams 80 million samples per second of RF data to a PC via USB 3.0, enabling real-time spectrum analysis of any 20 MHz segment of spectrum. Users are able to visualize spectral events as short as 1 us with 100% POI (probability of intercept) within a 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth.
This BB60A comes with a compiled API (Application Programming Interface) for writing custom software. The open source spectrum analyzer software provides excellent examples of techniques for interfacing the API when writing customized applications.
Availability
The Signal Hound BB60A is in stock, ready for immediate shipment. The BB60A sells for $2,479 USD. Price will vary outside USA due to distributor cost of shipping, import taxes, and currency fluctuations.
About Signal Hound
The Signal Hound spectrum analyzers are compact and simple to use. The Signal Hound BB60A is used for real-time spectrum monitoring, manufacturing process control, interference hunting, spread spectrum signal analysis, capturing intermittent events, and general purpose spectrum analysis.
Industry is using the spectrum analyzers for process monitoring and embedding them in specialty products. Government is using them for spectrum monitoring. Electronic repair technicians, engineering students, ham radio enthusiasts, and electronics hobbyists are also finding them useful. Although they are small and affordable, they have the sensitivity, accuracy, and dynamic range expected from expensive and bulky test equipment.
For more information, contact sales@signalhound.com or call 1-800-260-TEST. Outside of the United States, please visit our website at http://www.signalhound.com to find the nearest distributor.
About Test Equipment Plus
Test Equipment Plus provides world class component-level repair service of HP® / Agilent® spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators. They also design, manufacture, and market the Signal Hound line of spectrum analyzers and tracking generators. For HP® / Agilent® repairs contact: service@teplus.com or call +1 (360) 263-5006.
For more information, contact:
Debra Seifert Communications LLC Test Equipment Plus, Inc.
ComZetta - Can a Smartphone or Tablet Replace Your PC?
KATOWICE, Poland, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
ComZetta - an innovative solution in the cloud turns your mobile device into a
powerful computer with its own software as well as Linux or Windows operating system.
In present times, we are witnessing a technological breakthrough, which allows us to
stop thinking of the computer as a real machine and start to see it as a virtual being,
the computational power of which results from the possibilities of the cloud.
This allows any device with Internet access to become a super efficient computer with
the capacity to handle any given task.
ComZetta is a fully functional cloud computer which stores an operating system,
software, settings and files - documents, photos,etc. A significant difference between a
traditional PC and a next-generation computer is the fact that the latter flexibly adjusts
its parameters to the user's needs. In order to increase memory, CPU power, or disk space
of a conventional computer, the user has to purchase additional or new equipment. The key
parameters of a cloud computer can be adjusted by selecting appropriate configuration
settings, which can be done in a manner of clicks.
Flexibility of the ComZetta computer performance applies not only to the configuration
settings, but also to the fact that its resources can be accessed from anywhere and using
any device (laptop, smartphone, tablet or a special terminal). The only requirement is an
internet connection. As the result, advanced operations which require high computational
power can be performed using devices like a tablet or smartphone, which were not
originally designed to handle such tasks. In this way, your smartphone can become as
effective as a new computer equipped with the Linux or Windows operating system.
ComZetta might be an interesting alternative for companies who want to reduce costs
and increase productivity. Instead of investing in new hardware, they can benefit from a
flexible solution in the form of subscription. "This flexibility is manifested not only in
the fact that parameters of even old hardware can be upgraded according to the current
needs, but also in the very philosophy of our work. You are freed from your desk, because
the new generation cloud computer can be accessed from virtually anywhere using different
devices. Most importantly, you are always exposed to the same computer, regardless of what
equipment you use," explains Joanna Flis-Zwoinska, CEO of ComZetta.
ComZetta develops its solution basing on the OpenStack technology, which is already
being used by companies and organizations such as AMD, Intel, Dell, HP, and NASA. An
integral part of the cloud computer service is a set of free office applications and
storage space, which can be increased by recommending the solution to a friend. You can
order the cloud computer service or try it for free at: http://comzetta.com.
ComZetta Sp. z o.o.
CONTACT: Joanna Flis-Zwoinska, CEO of ComZetta: joanna.flis@comzetta.com, +48 32 724 98 57 ; Bartek Radniecki, Sempre PR: bartek.radniecki@sempre-pr.pl, +48 501 420 691
New smart color MFPs from Ricoh continue to redefine information access
RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 feature optional Stapleless Finisher, smartphone apps, and cloud connectivity
MALVERN, Pa., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Americas Corporation today introduced two new color multifunction products (MFP) packing rich functionality into a compact footprint for smaller offices and workgroups.
The RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 print 20 and 25 pages per minute respectively while making information work for customers with a wide range of cloud and mobility services. Through an intuitive home screen or optional Smart Operation Panel, the MFPs connect to Ricoh's Integrated Cloud Environment (ICE), which offers an extensive menu of document storage, management and OCR services.
"In today's dynamic work environment, nothing can be more frustrating than trying to access information that's slightly out of reach," said Jason Dizzine, Vice President, Technology Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "That's why we're introducing two new MFPs with technology that helps customers access, transform and share information from anywhere, anytime."
Take the lead in mobility
The RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 offer more ways to access information and manage documents beyond the office. Mobile print users with wireless access can now utilize the free RICOH Smart Device Print&Scan app, which lets smartphone and tablet users seamlessly print and now scan directly from these new Ricoh MFPs to mobile devices, as well as send scanned data to or print from their cloud storage services. And while most mobile printing apps offer only basic printing functions, Ricoh's new app enables users to choose orientation, duplexing, finishing, color/monochrome and more.
Innovation that makes a difference
With the RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 comes the introduction of the new Stapleless Finisher, an optional feature unique to Ricoh, which bonds as many as five pages together without any metal fasteners. In addition to being friendly to the environment, a stapleless bond is safer for situations where food, pharmaceuticals and other consumables are made. It is also ideal for schools and child care facilities or anywhere young children are present.
The RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 further support sustainability with Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) values that are among the lowest in this MFP category at 0.72 and 0.91 kWh@h/week. Other environmentally friendly features include programmable shutdown and power-up, automated duplexing, innovative PxP-EQ toner (requires less heat than traditional toner), and an Eco-Friendly Indicator that coaches organizations to reduce paper consumption. The RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 are Gold certified by the EPEAT green procurement program.
Media handling and image quality
While document functions are packed into a space saving design, the RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 let loose with support for a wide range of paper stock and sizes. Choose up to 300 gsm (169 gsm duplex) for media such as postcards, printed envelopes and posters while getting more coverage per print with paper sizes up to SRA3 (12.6 x 17.7 inches).
The RICOH MP C2003 and MP C2503 offer image resolution up to 1,200 dpi with automatic color calibration for superior image quality on the fly. Standard automatic duplexing and a maximum paper capacity of up to 2,300 sheets help further simplify any print job, while optional internal finishing reduces the overall maximum footprint of the device.
Both MFPs are available today. The MP C2003 sells for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $6,890, and the MP C2503 sells for an MSRP of $9,330.
For details on Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2013, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,924 billion yen (approx. 20 billion USD).
The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change.,Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
- Slim, waterproof protection now available for iPad Air -
SAN DIEGO, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sleek design and powerful protection unite as LifeProof(®) today announced availability of the new fre(®) for iPad Air case. LifeProof's award-winning waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof features turn the latest iPad into a lean, mean, mobile-computing machine.
LifeProof fre allows iPad Air users to take a plunge underwater, shred the slopes or careen down a dusty trail without worry, creating a carefree tablet experience that doesn't interfere with the device's sound output or touch screen clarity. The LifeProof fre protects the iPad Air from submersions in water up to 6.6 ft. for up to one hour and drops from 4 ft. The fre passes military standards for shock and impact protection, all in a compact design that complements the device. A built-in screen protector helps keep the display scratch free while allowing total touch screen functionality.
"LifeProof is excited to offer fre for iPad Air," said LifeProof CEO Brian Thomas. "We are extremely pleased to provide iPad Air owners with one of the slimmest and most protective cases on the market. Our products not only provide reliable protection, but also meet our customers' needs for sleek, go-anywhere designs that keep up with their active lifestyles."
The LifeProof fre for iPad Air is available now in black and white. The waterproof iPad Air case includes a tethered headphone jack cover and is compatible with a variety of LifeProof accessories, including a folio screen cover that doubles as a stand, a floating LifeJacket and a mounting cradle. The accessory lineup is coming soon. LifeProof fre for iPad Air is available for $109.99 at http://www.lifeproof.com and select retailers.
LifeProof nuud(®), the first waterproof case without a built-in screen protector, will also be available soon. Proprietary screenless technology allows direct contact with the device screen for an uninhibited user experience.
For peace of mind, the LifeProof Total Water Protection Program is available as an option at the time of purchase of a LifeProof fre for iPad Air at http://www.lifeproof.com. This optional program offers repair or replacement should the registered user's device sustain water damage while properly installed in a LifeProof case. For full terms and conditions, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.
Based in San Diego, LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets cases for smartphones and tablets that deliver protection, style and functionality. LifeProof is built on the idea of giving everyone the complete freedom and confidence to use their mobile devices in any environment. Designed to defend against water, dirt, snow, shock and the hazards of daily life, LifeProof lets consumers use their mobile device everyday, everywhere, for everything -- without worry. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.
Arkados' LinqUSP Makes it Easier to Connect to the Internet of Things
Internet of Things Device Management Platform Implemented with Tatung and STMicroelectronics Universal Development Kit
NEWARK, N.J., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkados Group, Inc. (OTCQB: AKDS) today announced the implementation of its proprietary LinqUSP device management platform with the Universal Developer Kit (UDK-21), a development kit for Internet of Things device connectivity, jointly released by Tatung and STMicroelectronics.
Arkados' LinqUSP facilitates simple device provisioning, cloud-based device wellness tracking, SMS and email reporting, and application frameworks for iOS® and Android®. These features make LinqUSP a light-weight, scalable, customizable, and secure framework for connecting IoT devices that allows expert and hobbyist product developers to bring their products to market quickly and inexpensively. In addition, LinqUSP defines the standards-based computing architecture that manufacturers can realize in their own products, resulting in efficient systems.
Terrence DeFranco, CEO of Arkados commented, "This implementation marks another milestone in the development and commercialization of LinqUSP. We are very excited to work with Tatung and ST on this ground-breaking development kit that we believe will enable the next generation of Internet of Things solutions and result in significant sales opportunities for Arkados. This milestone also demonstrates the versatility, scalability, and stability of LinqUSP and we look forward to many more deployments with our partners."
"Currently, the Internet of Things market is filled with disconnected, industry-specific technologies and applications. Our UDK-21 solution is designed to enable a unified platform by supporting multiple network standards, and a standard-based application-development environment. We are confident that UDK-21 can benefit developers to bring their products to market in a cost-effective and efficient manner," states W.Y. Lin, President of Tatung. "For example, the applications designed using UDK-21 can be easily ported to our Gateway One. The developers can also customize the carrier boards for their own products. We believe the concept of re-useable design provided by us, and custom value-added design can be well supported by the IoT community."
Pre-loaded with a Linux-based software development environment, UDK-21 consists of a module based on the STMicroelectronics' ST2100 system-on-a-chip (SoC) with built-in HomePlug AV/Green PHY communications, and a carrier board that features a versatile set of peripherals. The UDK-21 uniquely supports other networking interfaces for Wi-Fi, ZigBee, Z-Wave, and GPRS/3G modem. Quality proven and ready to go, the UDK-21 delivers ease of use, quick prototyping and access to third-party software for smart energy management, structured lighting control, electrical-vehicle charging, smart-city applications, smart-home gateways, agricultural/factory automation, and many more applications. UDK-21 can operate in a standalone mode, in a cluster with other UDK-21's, or with a backend cloud server.
As the company that best represents Taiwan by media's choice, Tatung Company has three business groups covering power related business, consumer electronics, and system integration. The Company focuses particularly on the development of advanced technologies and global network of operation. Specializing in serving branded customers on a global basis, Tatung offers its customers tremendous advantages on cost, speed, and seamless backend support. With smart home solutions and smart grid applications, Tatung demonstrates its synergy on home area networking (HAN) and energy management to make it affordable and complete. Its cutting-edge new products include the PLC modules, machine-to-machine bridges, smart plug with HomePlug & ZigBee, smart meter with command & control, in-home display, surveillance camera, and addressable LED lighting speaker.
About Arkados Group, Inc.
Arkados Group, Inc. ("Arkados" or the "Company") is a leading software and hardware design company focused on developing solutions that enable machine to machine communications for the Internet of Things (IoT). Our solutions support smart grid and smart home applications primarily in the areas of home and building automation and energy management. The Company's solutions are uniquely designed to drive a wide variety of wireless and powerline communication (PLC)-based products, such as sensors, gateways, video cameras, appliances and other devices. By utilizing the Company's solutions, Arkados' customers can bring numerous sophisticated, full-featured products to market faster at a lower overall development cost.
Arkados® is a registered trademark of Arkados Group, Inc. For more information about Arkados please visit the Company's website: http://www.arkadosgroup.com
Software on show in March in Mexico, Canada & the USA
GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ: CIMT) today announced that its
acclaimed integrated CAD/CAM software solution for mold and die makers, CimatronE, will be
demonstrated at trade shows in Mexico and North America during March 2014.
Cimatron's expansion in the Mexican manufacturing field reveals increasing customer
satisfaction, with positive feedback received from many local shops.
Mr Denis Sargis of TDS Tool Tech, based in Puebla, recently credited CimatronE
software as "driving our ability to deliver our molds and fixtures to our customers on
time". As an integrated solution "CimatronE provides us with streamlined communication and
workflow between our designers and programmers," and the tooling-specific capabilities
"have allowed us to build molds as rapidly as possible with all the necessary components
to ensure high quality part creation".
CimatronE will be demonstrated in Monterrey, Mexico, at Expo Manufactura, March 4-6,
booth 1351. On show will be CimatronE's mold design and programming capabilities.
CimatronE will also be showcased at two events in North America during March:
- Fabtech Canada, March 18-20, Toronto, booth 1038. CimatronE's die design and
programming capabilities will be demonstrated at the event.
- Plastec New England, March 26-27, Boston, USA, booth 403. CimatronE's mold solution
and Moldex 3D will be showcased.
Cimatron's mold design software offers a single integrated solution for the design and
programming of high quality molds. It includes purpose-built tools for all aspects of the
mold design process: data import, quoting, parting, mold tool design, drafting, electrode,
and NC programming.
Cimatron's die design solution enables the design and programming of dies of any
complexity and size. It includes dedicated tools for reliable data import, quoting, blank
design and forming, strip layout design, die tool design, drafting, NC programming, and
Wire EDM.
About Cimatron
With over 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide,
Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software solutions for mold, tool
and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to
providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and
ultimately shorten product delivery time.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CIMT. For more
information, visit http://www.cimatron.com
This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating
future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased
competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's
business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
iditp@cimatron.com
For More Information Contact:
Ilan Erez
Chief Financial Officer
Cimatron Ltd.
Phone: +972-73-237-0114
ilane@cimatron.com
Data center solution provides fast, consistent and reliable network and application performance for the enterprise
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced the Equinix Performance Hub(TM) ? a new solution that uniquely combines elements of data centers, networking infrastructure and connectivity, and cloud computing access to improve application performance and deliver a globally consistent quality of experience to end users. The Performance Hub serves as an extension of the private enterprise network into an Equinix International Business Exchange((TM)) (IBX(®)) data center, enabling enterprises to securely and reliably connect to network and cloud service providers using their own infrastructure or off-the-shelf equipment supplied as part of a bundled offer. Global enterprises such as Chevron, eBay, and Nvidia have already elected to deploy Performance Hub architectures in Equinix data centers around the world.
-- Global cloud traffic is forecast to grow 4.5x between now and 2017, to
7.7 zettabytes a year, according to Cisco[1]. The combined forces of
globalization and the reliance on collaborative, business-critical
applications are causing significant demand on enterprise networks and
IT architectures. As a result, these businesses need a robust, secure
and distributed network to meet the performance needs of a dispersed
user base.
-- Equinix developed the Performance Hub to address the needs of
enterprises struggling to maintain the highest level of network
performance and quality of service for global users. Performance Hub
deployments include:
-- Equinix IBX data center hosting ? Cabinets, power, and cross
connects
-- Network connectivity ? Metro-Ethernet, long-haul (MPLS-VPN), ISP
-- Network equipment ? Routing, switching, firewalls, SSL-VPN,
load-balancers, WAN-acceleration
-- Cloud connectivity ? Private, high-bandwidth connectivity to
leading public clouds such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft
Windows Azure and many others
-- According to Gartner[2], "Given the network density/choice that exists
in many of these locations, enterprises can improve overall networking
performance by extending a WAN into a carrier-neutral location, which
can enable network aggregation, cost take-out and ability to connect to
other cloud providers for hybrid IT/cloud."
-- Performance Hub solution benchmarking has shown significant improvement
in performance across metro (coast-to-coast) scenarios including:
-- 50 percent improvement in http-load tests for web-based applications
-- Greater than 40 percent improvement on file transfers for Microsoft
Sharepoint®
-- 40 percent improvement on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
launch times
-- Reduced jitter and latency for video streaming applications
-- For applications hosted on public cloud infrastructure, benchmarking
showed:
-- 30 percent improvement in page-load tests for web-based
applications, if consumed via Equinix Performance Hub with direct
connectivity to public cloud infrastructure vs. Internet
connectivity
-- 100x improvement in data transfers for data-replication applications
such as Oracle® Data Guard
-- Ideal users of the Equinix Performance Hub are large, distributed
companies who want to:
-- Transform their WAN to improve performance while reducing costs and
benefit from the wide choice of available carriers
-- Improve performance of collaborative, real-time business
applications such as VDI, Microsoft SharePoint®, and WebEx®, where
information is being shared across a distributed employee or
end-user population
-- Explore options to simplify their network and obtain private and
secure connectivity between the public cloud and owned
infrastructure, including enabling hybrid cloud deployments
-- Renegotiate their WAN service provider agreements to leverage
network choice
-- Only Equinix can put enterprises closer to their end users in 32
strategic markets and connect them to more than 975 networks and 1,200+
cloud and IT service providers to better serve their distributed
workforce.
Availability
-- The Equinix Performance Hub is immediately available in Equinix's North
American data centers and will be available globally later this year.
Demo environments are available for proof-of-concept testing in Ashburn,
Virginia, and Silicon Valley via Equinix's Solution Validation
Center(TM).
-- Customers can take advantage of Equinix Validated Designs (EVD) that
include reference architectures and validated performance benchmarks of
commonly used on-premise and cloud applications.
-- Equinix also offers solutions to address customer fulfillment needs as
they adopt the Equinix Performance Hub. This includes Equinix Consulting
Services (ECS), which can deliver detailed technical architecture
designs and business case development tailored specifically for the
customer's business.
-- For more information on the Equinix Performance Hub or EVD/ECS, visit: http://www.equinix.com/platform-equinix/performance-architecture/perform
ance-hub/
Quotes
-- Sara Baack, chief marketing officer, Equinix: "We are increasingly
hearing from enterprises that they are struggling to deal with the
strain on application and network performance and how to provide a
consistent quality of experience to their distributed workforce. The
Equinix Performance Hub combines the strength of the networks and the
cloud to address these issues. By redefining their data center strategy
to include Performance Hubs located closer to end users, enterprises can
strategically leverage their data center to maximize network
performance."
Additional Resources
-- Equinix Performance Hub Brings the Cloud in Reach for the Enterprise
[blog post]
-- Equinix Performance Hub solution brief
About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), connects more than 4,500 companies directly to their customers and partners inside the world's most networked data centers. Today, businesses leverage the Equinix interconnection platform in 32 strategic markets across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. http://www.equinix.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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[1] Cisco Global Cloud Index (2012-2017)
[2] Gartner, Segment the North American Colocation Market Using This Five-Part Model, Bob Gill, November 1, 2013.
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SHELTON, Connecticut, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
International medical imaging IT company, Sectra [http://www.sectra.com/medical ]
(STO: SECT B), and IDS announce Sectra CloudFlex, a cloud-based, comprehensive suite of
breast imaging tools designed for low-volume mammography sites. Modular functionality
includes a clinical reporting platform, advanced speech recognition technology, a workflow
portal and CRM system. This synergistic collaboration with IDS allows Sectra to expand its
women's health portfolio into small breast centers and remote mammography reading.
The application modules from IDS interface seamlessly with Sectra PACS and the
cloud-hosted services provide efficiencies in workflow while reducing the need for
additional IT resources. The combined offering enables opportunities for the growing
telemammography market.
"IDS brings great synergies to Sectra's successful Breast Imaging PACS. Their software
is architected for the cloud and they have been delivering highly interconnected solutions
to the health care IT market for more than 10 years," says Mikael Anden, president of
Sectra North America. Adds IDS CEO, Yaniv Dagan, "We are very excited to partner with such
a highly respected, global leader in imaging technology as Sectra. Through our
collaboration, we are pleased to offer innovative cloud solutions to address market
needs."
Sectra will be exhibiting its full range of mammography solutions and also its on-line
osteoporosis system, Sectra OneScreen, in booth #16 at the 24th Annual Interdisciplinary
Breast Center Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
About Sectra
With more than 20 years in the business, Sectra develops and sells IT systems and
services for radiology and other image-intensive departments, orthopaedics and
rheumatology.. More than 1,400 hospitals, clinics and imaging centers worldwide use the
systems daily, together performing over 70 million radiology examinations annually. This
makes Sectra one of the world-leading companies within systems for handling digital
radiology images. Sectra's systems have been installed in North America, Scandinavia and
most major countries in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.sectra.com
About IDS
IDS is the leader in cloud-based healthcare information technology and radiology
software and solutions. Through end-to-end platforms and products, IDS enables its clients
to automate the creation, distribution, and management of clinical documentation and
patient charts. IDS improves the key stages of care delivery and complements them with
powerful business and analytics tools. For more information, visit http://www.idssite.com
Contact:
Andrea Sowitch, Director of Marketing
Sectra North America
E-mail: Andrea.Sowitch@sectra.com
Phone: +1-203-925-0899 ext 268 http://www.sectra.com/medical
Torbjorn Kronander, President and CEO
Sectra AB
E-mail: Torbjorn.kronander@sectra.se
Phone: +46-705-23-5227
New PhoneSoap Cell Phone Sanitizer Kills 99% of Infectious Germs & Bacteria
80% of Phones Tested are 18 Times Dirtier than Toilet Seats
PROVO, Utah, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cell phones have become our constant companions, and as a result, they are exposed to many bacteria and viruses. When we open a door, shake hands, use an ATM or dozens of other daily tasks, our hands come in contact with germs, and numerous studies have shown that a significant number of bacteria, such as the flu virus, staph, strep, E. coli, and salmonella, are transferred from our hands to our cell phones every time we pick them up.
Germs thrive in warm places, and warm cell phone batteries and our pockets provide the perfect breeding environment for them to grow. A 2011 University of London study found that 80% of cell phones tested had more than 18 times as much harmful bacterium than was found on the handle in a public restroom, and one in six phones carried the fecal bacteria E. coli. Since phones are frequently used near our mouths and noses, the risk of infection is serious.
The new PhoneSoap Charger is the most effective way to kill bacteria growing on cell phones. It does not use any sprays, liquids or chemicals that could potentially damage a phone. Instead it uses safe, clean UV-C light to sanitize and clean phones--the same technology that hospitals and laboratories use to disinfect their equipment. UV-C wavelength ultraviolet light is deadly to microorganisms, and the PhoneSoap Charger attacks germs at the molecular level, effectively killing 99.99% of bacteria and viruses in just five minutes.
Just released in late 2013, the PhoneSoap Charger can accommodate virtually every brand and model of smart phone and cell phone on the market. It plugs into a standard wall outlet and comes equipped with a USB port so phones can be charged while they are being disinfected.
The PhoneSoap Charger retails for $59.95 and is available on the PhoneSoap website and various other retail outlets.
Founded and developed by two cousins who were determined to conquer the bacterial filth they found living on their electronic devices, PhoneSoap is privately owned and headquartered in Provo, Utah. For more information please visit http://www.phonesoap.com. For sales inquires please call 714-801-4760 or email dan@phonesoap.com.
SOURCE PhoneSoap
PhoneSoap
CONTACT: Kevin Sanchez, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com
Sonata Strengthens its Digital Engagement Strategy Focus - Leads with Microsoft Dynamics CRM & Marketing Pilot Integration Capability
BANGALORE, India, March 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Sonata Software, an IT consulting and software services provider and a long-standing
partner of Microsoft, announced today that it will engineer newer solutions integrating
leading platforms in the Microsoft business applications portfolio such as Microsoft
Dynamics CRM, Marketing Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics AX. This initiative will bring out
the real power of these individual platforms to combine and offer superior business
results to Enterprise customers. This is part of Sonata's strategy to be a preferred
partner to its clients in improving customer experience by better systems of engagement
built around key technologies like CRM, multi-channel commerce, analytics and social media
integration.
Microsoft's recent acquisition of Marketing Pilot enables it to take Microsoft
Dynamics CRM beyond the traditional CRM space and drive it into the league of next
generation Integrated Marketing Management solutions. It allows enterprises to understand
their customers better, manage & streamline marketing operations and create automated &
measureable multi-channel marketing campaigns spanning email, web & social media. And in
the coming months, Microsoft will be integrating these capabilities with Microsoft
Dynamics Marketing
[http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2014/feb14/02-18crmspringpr.aspx ]. Sonata being
an early adopter of Microsoft technology platforms has already been a first mover who has
invested into the Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Marketing Pilot integration engineering
capability. Going a step ahead, Sonata is working to further integrate this with Microsoft
Dynamics AX Retail giving an industry specific solution that takes marketing campaign
management systems to the next level.
Sonata will showcase its Microsoft Dynamics AX Retail, CRM and Marketing Pilot
integration solutions through interactive demos at Convergence 2014, Atlanta, at Booth
#2820. Using a scenario led approach, Sonata will exemplify how data flow between these
platforms can be seamlessly achieved and integrated to enable targeted marketing campaigns
to provide the business better ROI and the end consumer an enhanced shopping experience.
Speaking about this initiative, Mr. Srikar Reddy, CEO Sonata Software said, "The
solutions integrating Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Marketing Pilot and Microsoft Dynamics AX
will exemplify Sonata's efforts to go beyond individual technologies to integrated
solutions that impact critical business process outcomes positively. We share Microsoft's
vision for enhancing the Microsoft Dynamics portfolio and are happy to once again be a
partner who is at the forefront investing in capabilities and solutions that can translate
the potential in these technologies to results for customers."
Commenting on Sonata's initiatives Mr. Jujhar Singh, General Manager, Microsoft
Dynamics CRM, said, "Sonata has been a valuable partner for Microsoft Dynamics, offering
deep capabilities across our growing portfolio of products and services. Sonata's
technical expertise was instrumental in helping us to develop Microsoft Dynamics
Marketing, both as a stand-alone service and an integrated solution for Microsoft Dynamics
CRM. Our partnership with Sonata will help drive significant business results in the
marketplace, offering new technologies and capabilities that will greatly benefit our
customers and partners."
Sonata's focus on investing in Microsoft Dynamics AX continues with an emphasis on
Retail, Services and CPG verticals. Extending capabilities into front end marketing
technologies gives Sonata and its customer a powerful way of leveraging their investments
in Dynamics technologies and impacting critical revenue driving business processes.
About Sonata Software
Sonata Software is a global IT services company that focuses on enabling businesses
win value with strategic IT initiatives. Sonata has deep technology expertise gained from
multi-faceted relationships spanning Product Engineering, Professional Consulting
Services, Early Adopter Programs, Implementation and Alliances status with leaders such as
Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, IBM, HP, hybris,TIBCO and Kony across Multi-Channel Commerce, ERP,
CRM, Supply Chain Management, Analytics& Business Intelligence, Cloud, Social and Mobile
technologies, enabling innovation, reliability and faster time to market in implementing
the best IT solutions. Sonata leverages this expertise through a service line spanning
Consulting, Application Development, Testing, Maintenance and Infrastructure Support, to
deliver business critical outcomes across Customer Engagement &Growth, Enterprise
Efficiency & Collaboration and strategic IT Cost Management needs for consumer facing
enterprises in Travel, Retail and Consumer Goods industries. A unique delivery model built
on dedicated customer specific Centres of Excellence, strong Governance and Value
Co-creation, over decade plus relationships, underline the even deeper commitment Sonata
seeks to bring to make a transformational impact on the clients critical business metrics.
Sonata seeks to add differentiated value to leadership who want to drive strategic change
with IT, for their businesses.
For further information, please contact:
Alia Abreo
Sonata Software Limited
A.P.S. Trust Building,
Bull Temple Road, N.R. Colony
Bangalore 560019, India
Tel: +91-80-67781999
alia.a@sonata-software.com