Rolta OneView(TM) in Top Right "Exemplar" Quadrant of Product Excellence Matrix for Analytics Products
MUMBAI, India, December 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Rolta OneView(TM) has been positioned by NASSCOM/Frost & Sullivan in the top right
"Exemplars" quadrant in their Product Excellence Matrix ("PEM") for Analytics products in
their report published in November 2013.
NASSCOM, in partnership with Frost & Sullivan ("F&S"), has rolled out the PEM
initiative to benchmark Indian software products across defined categories. NASSCOM
defines Exemplars as: "...vendors that have a well-defined growth strategy and successful
execution plan. Exemplars articulate a compelling value proposition aligned to target
market needs backed by strong execution and can deliver on enterprise wide implementations
that support a broad BI strategy."
After short-listing products for detailed evaluation, numerous products were put
through a rigorous benchmarking exercise to determine their placement on the PEM. Product
Development Organizations were evaluated based on "Strategic Excellence" as well as
"Execution Excellence", and parameters like their ability to convincingly articulate
customer's BI and Big Data Analytics needs, improve decision making, cut costs,
innovation, market trends and competitive forces.
Rolta OneView(TM) merited placement in the Top Right "Exemplar" Quadrant based on an
in-depth study of Rolta OneView(TM) Suite by F&S. They recognized its key strengths as
successful monetization through large deals in strategic verticals; cross-functional
analysis for contextual monitoring of business performance and actionable intelligence;
interactive Dashboards with drill down to details; cascaded balanced scorecards; strategy
maps; and geospatial maps; and prebuilt knowledge data model and over 250 prebuilt
industry specific KPIs. These strengths translate into rapid deployment at customer sites,
thereby enabling them to quickly realize returns on their investments in technology.
In a second PEM that reflects the market focus from "narrow" to "wide", and level of
maturity in the market from "entry" level to "established", Rolta OneView(TM) is once
again placed in the top right quadrant, implying that it is an established product with
wide applicability in many vertical segments.
Rolta has made significant investments in the last few years to develop a large
repository of intellectual property comprising a variety of products and solutions for
many vertical segments. The Company has inducted several Subject Matter Experts and IT
specialists to harness best-of-class technologies to build world-class solutions.
"This recognition by NASSCOM/Frost & Sullivan asserts that Rolta OneView(TM) is a
strong BI and Big Data Analytics product suite that offers out-of-the-box real-time and
predictive analytics solutions," said Rajesh Ramachandran, President&CTO, Global Products
& Technology Solutions, Rolta. "It is a matter of pride for us that our product suite has
emerged so strongly from a rigorous evaluation by a world renowned organization," he
added.
About Rolta: Rolta is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions for many vertical
segments, including Federal and State Governments, Defense/HLS, Utilities, Process, Power,
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare. By uniquely combining its
expertise in the IT, Engineering and Geospatial domains, Rolta develops exceptional
solutions for these segments. The Company leverages its industry-specific know-how, rich
repository of intellectual property that spans photogrammetry, image processing,
geospatial applications, business intelligence, analytics, field-proven solution
frameworks, and deep expertise in cutting-edge technologies like Geo BI, Cloud computing,
Software Defined Infrastructure and Big Data for providing sophisticated enterprise-level
integrated solutions. Rolta is a multinational organization headquartered in India. The
Company operates from 40 locations worldwide through its subsidiaries, and has executed
projects in over 45 countries. The Company benchmarks its quality processes to the world's
best standards, like successful assessment for Software Application Development and
Maintenance at the highest Level 5 of SEI's CMMI(R) version 1.3. Rolta is listed on the
Bombay Stock Exchange & National Stock Exchange, and forms part of various indices on
BSE/NSE in India. The Company's GDRs are listed on the Main Board of London Stock
Exchange. The Company's 'Senior Notes' are listed on Singapore Stock Exchange.
Disclaimer: This press release includes statements that are not historical in nature
and that may be characterized as "forward-looking statements", including those related to
future financial and operating results, benefits and synergies of the Company's brands and
strategies, future opportunities and the growth of the market for open source solutions.
You should be aware that Rolta's actual results could differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations of
Rolta management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but
not limited to, Rolta's ability to integrate acquired operations and employees, Rolta's
success in executing its strategies, Rolta's ability to take a competitive position in the
industry, business conditions and the general economy, market opportunities, potential new
business strategies, competitive factors, sales and marketing execution, shifts in
technologies or market demand, and any other factors. We may make additional written and
oral forward-looking statements but do not undertake, and disclaim any obligation, to
update them.
Amazon's LOVEFiLM Launches Streaming Application on PlayStation®4
LONDON, November 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company, has today announced the arrival of the LOVEFiLM Instant
streaming application on PlayStation(R)4 - Sony's next generation video games console.
The app, which is already available on Sony's PS3(TM) and Sony BRAVIA connected
televisions and Blu-ray players, allows film and TV fans to access the latest and greatest
entertainment from the LOVEFiLM Instant catalogue in full 1080P high definition and
Dolby(R) Digital Plus (5.1) surround sound.
In addition to an easy-to-navigate interface LOVEFiLM members can manage and view
titles from their Watchlist, allowing them to organise the films and TV shows they want to
watch at a later date. Revisiting content is also made simple with Whispersync technology
that keeps track of what is currently being viewed and the last location reached in that
video - making it easier to resume viewing from the same spot on any LOVEFiLM
Instant-enabled device.
Simon Morris, Chief Marketing Office, at LOVEFiLM said:
"The PS3 is already one of the most popular ways for our members to access the wide
range of film and TV shows available on LOVEFiLM, so we're really excited to bring our
streaming app to the next generation of this great console."
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Razer Goes Metal With Kraken Forged Edition Headphones
Machined Aluminum and Killer Sound Highlight New Ultra-Premium Headphones, Designed for Music & Gaming
CARLSBAD, Calif, Nov. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced the launch of its new top-of-the-line headphones: the Razer Kraken Forged Edition.
Crafted withear cups that are machined out of aircraft-grade aluminum and finished with a matte texture, the Razer Kraken Forged Edition is carefully hand-assembled, ensuring the build quality matches the premium looks and guts.
Razer's renowned audio engineers spent countless hours fine-tuning the Kraken Forged Edition's 40 mm bass-heavy drivers to perfection. As a result, the neodymium pair work in unison with the headphone's acoustic chambers and isolated closed ear cup design to deliver booming bass, clear mids and crisp highs for sound that's optimized for music and pitch-perfect for gaming.
With plush leatherette ear cushions lining the ear cups, a fully adjustable headband and a lightweight, foldable design, the Razer Kraken Forged Edition headphones are designed for extended use.
The Razer Kraken Forged Edition also includes a swappable cable with an in-line microphone, giving users the versatility to easily convert it into a headset for gaming or telephony.
"These are the best headphones on the market for both music and gaming, period," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "We've made some incredible audio products in our time, and I'm proud to say that we have taken another huge step forward in terms of audio quality in a pair of headphones with phenomenal fit and finish."
-- Drivers: 40 mm Neodymium Magnets
-- Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
-- Impedance: 32 O at 1 kHz
-- Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 100 dB ± 3 dB
-- Input Power: 30 mW
-- Approximate Weight: 390 g
MICROPHONE
-- Frequency Response: 50 - 10,000 Hz
-- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 60 dB
-- Sensitivity (@ 1 kHz, 1 V / Pa): -38 dB ± 3 dB
-- Pick-up Pattern: Omni-directional
GENERAL FEATURES
-- Machined, aircraft-grade aluminum
-- Custom-tuned 40 mm neodymium magnet drivers
-- Hand-assembled
-- Comfortable, versatile form factor
-- Closed ear cup design for optimal sound isolation
-- Foldable ear cup design
-- Hard carrying case for portability
-- ¼-in. audio connector included
-- Swappable cable system with included in-line microphone cable
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-- Audio Usage: Devices with 3.5 mm or ¼-in. audio jack
-- Audio + Microphone Usage: Devices with 3.5 mm audio + mic combined
jack(Compatible with Apple iPhone®, HTC®, BlackBerry®. The Razer
Kraken Forged works well with smart phones and laptops that come default
with a 4 pin TRRS audio + mic combined jack. Razer cannot guarantee
performance for use with third party splitter cables.)
For more information about the Razer Kraken Forged Edition, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/Kraken-Forged.
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Razer(TM) is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
"Developers AppKitBox - Remote TestKit" Now Compatible with "Android 4.4 KitKat," Permitting Easy Verification of Smartphone Apps and Websites
TOKYO, Nov. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- Chinese Smartphones Added for Enhanced Global Support -
NTT Resonant Inc. has made its "Developers AppKitBox - Remote TestKit" (http://appkitbox.com/en/testkit) -- a cloud-based smartphone app and website verification service -- compatible with "Android 4.4 KitKat" and added Chinese smartphones to its list of supported handsets, enhancing the company's verification support in the rapidly accelerated smartphone development cycle. The company will also add "First View Capture" to its auto capture function.
1. Compatibility with "Android 4.4 KitKat"
NTT Resonant begins to provide Android 4.4-compatible "Remote TestKit" service strongly requested by users, enhancing the company's support domain.
- Smartphone model to be added: Nexus5
2. Support for Chinese smartphone models
With an increasing number of companies moving into the Chinese market, NTT Resonant is adding Chinese smartphone models to a list of handsets compatible with "Remote TestKit," enhancing the company's support offerings. One of the features of the "Remote TestKit" is verification by using the IME program of PCs. This can be done with Chinese smartphones as well, enabling smooth verification in the Chinese language.
- Chinese smartphone models to be added:
HUAWEI C8813
HUAWEI U8950D
Vivo Xplay
Coolpad 8190
Coolpad 8730
ZTE U950
ZTE nubia 5
MEIZU MX2
Xiami MI-2
OPPO Find 5 (X909)
HTC One XT S720t
3. About "First View Capture"
With the addition of the new "First View Capture," NTT Resonant's auto capture, which automatically acquires and saves multiple-URL screenshots, will be easier to use. "First View Capture" screenshots can be saved along with "Full Screen Capture" screenshots, making it easy to confirm and optimize all-important screen designs, which come into sight first, thus the scope of verification work.
4. Decision to support "Enterprise UX"
NTT Resonant will support "Enterprise UX," a meet-up for enterprise software developers, in the name of "Remote TestKit." "Enterprise UX" allows developers, product managers, UX designers, etc. to discuss ideas, projects, techniques and UX design, among other things. By offering support for this meet-up, "Remote TestKit" provides multipronged support to developers.
5. How to use our service
Visit the "Developers AppKitBox" website, download the "Remote TestKit" software, select one of the smartphones on the list and start the software. Developers will be able to verify their app's operation and design while watching instantaneous, high-speed and smooth data transfer on the screen of a connected PC.
* The service is available for both Windows and Mac PCs.
* Company, service and product names specified in this release are registered
trademarks or trademarks of respective companies.
About NTT Resonant
NTT Resonant Inc. is a joint venture between NTT Communications and NTT DoCoMo. NTT Resonant provides top-class application services in Japan and the international market together with NTT Group companies.
Whole New AR Drive Game App "Manga Drive" Now Available for Driving in Virtual Future World
TOKYO, Nov. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- ZENRIN DataCom, CROSSFADER Collaborate for iPhone App -
ZENRIN DataCom Co., Ltd. and CROSSFADER Inc. have jointly created "Manga Drive," a whole new augmented reality (AR) iPhone drive game combining real driving and virtual future city modes. Manga Drive (meaning Cartoon Drive) will be made available by CROSSFADER for free download from Apple App Store on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. Some optional functions will be chargeable.
Manga Drive is meant for passengers, instead of the driver, of a car but progress in the game app, which takes players to time travel and lets them drive around cities of the virtual future world, depends very much on the smoothness of actual driving.
The app detects car speed, acceleration and direction by using GPS and other information obtained in a running car and changes game sequences depending on the traveling direction of the car. Moreover, the app awards a rating for driving smoothness by using GPS and other information in the real driving mode which alternates with the AR future city mode as the game progresses. Not a participant of the game, the driver can nonetheless influence the outcome of the game by driving smoothly as much as possible, giving game-playing passengers extra joy or grief.
-- Manga Drive is an AR drive game, alternating between the real driving
mode and the AR mode for traveling around the globe by visiting virtual
future cities of the world, rating smooth driving in both modes.
-- As a passenger-player clears a stage, the car driver will be awarded a
rating for smooth driving and given gold points according to the rating.
Gold points can be traded for a new car and others in the game.
-- As the player points his/her iPhone at one direction or another, the
game app will show a different AR sequence linked to the direction. (The
player does not have to use any cradle to steady the handset.)
-- The iPhone app will work with Apple's Game Center, making it possible
for a player to compete with players in other parts of the world.
-- The player can post a screenshot of the game in progress on Twitter or
Facebook.
* The Manga Drive app image:
This app requires iOS6 or later; compatible with iPhone 4S, 5, 5C and 5S. This app is not recommended for iOS5 or before, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, iPod Touch, or iPad.
* Caution
-- The driver is not allowed to play Manga Drive. This app is for use by
passengers only.
-- This app requires Internet connection via Wi-Fi or 3G.
-- This app requires the GPS setting to be turned on.
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Coms Announces Significant Contract Win to its New Mobile Network
LONDON, November 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Innovative service solution snapped up by pioneering customer
Coms has secured a significant contract to supply one provider with up to 50,000
mobile SIM cards through the company's dedicated and newly built mobile network. Under the
terms of the contract the SIM cards are expected to be rolled out over a 24 month period
with the first order for 10,000 cards already received and due to be delivered by early
2014.
The customer estimates the contract will generate revenue to Coms of approximately
GBP20 per user per month. In addition, Coms will supply the customer with other products
and services, including VoIP telephony, lines and broadband and other data connectivity.
These, in addition to inbound numbers and related services provide a true end-to-end
solution for the customer's end users.
Coms' mobile offering will transform business communications and offer users a unified
method of communication. The origination and direction of this service ensures the
customer has total control of their communication needs by purchasing from one individual
source. This contract win is also in keeping with the steps Coms has taken during 2013.
Its product range has deepened and number of acquisitions increased to ensure it can offer
more customers more services.
Dave Breith, Coms CEO, stated: "Once the full roll out over two years of the SIM cards
has been achieved, we estimate that the potential revenues from the supply of SIM cards
only will be significant under the contract. The company maintains that owning our own
voice, data and mobile networks makes Coms' service offering highly attractive. This new
contract clearly demonstrates our ability to offer businesses and users a resilient and
innovative method in which to communicate."
Note for Editors
Coms is part of Coms plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM market).
Established in 2005, Coms is a true end-to-end provider of telecommunications and IT
services to business and industry. From hosted VOiP telephony to business infrastructure,
Coms offers an unrivalled service built on innovation, passion and dedication. Unlike most
VoIP providers, Coms does not rely on third party providers and we own and operate a UK
based Carrier Class telephony platform. For more information, please visit: http://www.coms.com
Coms
CONTACT: For further information, please contact: Chris Phillips, Marketing Manager, +44(0)20-7148-5531, chris.phillips@coms.com
Is This the World's Smartest Pen? Livescribe 3 Launches in UK
LONDON, November 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The Ultimate Note-Taking Companion Combines the Best of Pen and Paper with
Mobile Devices
Livescribe(TM), the world-leading manufacturer of smartpens, has today released the
stylish new Livescribe 3 in the UK. The Livescribe 3 cleverly makes handwritten notes more
useful on the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch by instantly transferring handwriting from paper
to the screen. Diary dates and contacts can be saved easily and quickly into Calendar and
Contacts when natural handwriting is instantly converted to digital text. Users simply
twist a ring on the elegant black and chrome smartpen to begin writing, and watch their
words and diagrams appear on the free Livescribe+ mobile app. This latest addition to
Livescribe's line of award-winning smartpens is designed as a premium writing instrument,
with the look and feel of a quality ballpoint pen combined with the intelligence of a
mobile device.
- Write on Livescribe dot paper and watch everything appear instantly on
iPhone, iPad or iPod touch devices with Bluetooth(R) Smart wireless technology.
- Use the built-in microphone on a tablet or smartphone to create interactive
"pencasts(TM)" that synchronise recorded audio with written notes.
- Convert handwriting to text to create tasks, reminders, contacts and calendar
events.
- Add photos and text memos to notes to add context and clearly communicate
details. Share written notes, photographs and diagrams as PDF files over Mail,
Messages Evernote, Dropbox and other apps.
The Livescribe 3 smartpen captures everything written on Livescribe paper as soon as
it starts up, and then transfers that content to an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch when the
Livescribe+ app opens. This allows people to take notes with just a smartpen and notepad,
and then review that information on the mobile device later.
Livescribe 3 is compatible with iOS devices that are Bluetooth Smart Ready, including
the iPhone 4S or later, third-generation or later iPad, iPad Mini, and the
fifth-generation iPod touch or newer. The free Livescribe+ mobile app is available from
the App Store for devices running iOS 7.
The Livescribe 3 smartpen is available in two versions: the Livescribe 3 standard
edition at GBP129.99 or the Pro Edition, at GBP169.99, which includes a leather portfolio
and year of Evernote Premium service.
Livescribe http://www.livescribe.com smartpens are available in the UK from Apple,
Amazon, and other leading retailers.
RadioShack Picks Six Tech Trends Expected to Dominate Black Friday through Cyber Monday - and Beyond
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack today revealed the six top tech trends it expects to dominate the most celebrated Christmas shopping weekend, running from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, and through end of year.
"Based on early trends and our knowledge of the consumer electronics marketplace, RadioShack predicts six trends will top tech-lovers' wish lists this year," said Paul Rutenis, chief merchandising officer at RadioShack. "Whether you're buying Christmas gifts or treating yourself, you can't go wrong with speakers and headphones, digital fitness, DIY, RC toys, pre-paid mobile, or tablets."
Stop by your local RadioShack and RadioShack.com to pick up the season's best sellers:
1. Speakers & Headphones: Music and sound accessories are one of the hottest
growth categories as many turn to smartphones and tablets as their main
music source. Bluetooth speakers now come in all shapes and colors and
feature new innovations this year, such as Heist Mode on the DECK by SOL
REPUBLIC x Motorola and the addition of Sonic Emotion Absolute 3D Sound
Technology to other top sellers. Headphones have also boomed with options
designed to deliver both fashion and function. Look for audio brands such
as SOL REPUBLIC, Beats by Dr. Dre, JBL, Skullcandy and AUVIO (only at
RadioShack.)
2. Digital Fitness: Wearable tech has raced to the top of many gift lists.
With New Year's resolutions just around the bend, RadioShack expects
wristbands introduced this year like the Fitbit Force and Fitbit Flex as
top sellers. The Fitbit Force will arrive just in time for Christmas,
visit your nearest store, call or go online for availability.
3. Remote Control Toys: RadioShack continues to be the nation's RC
headquarters. In addition to ever-popular RC cars and trucks, RadioShack
predicts flight toys, miniature robots and customization will be tops in
the category this year. In fact, RadioShack recently brought together DIY
and RC know-how with the reintroduction of its exclusive XMODS Custom RC
line. Just pick up one of three car starter kits and select your
accessories to get in on the action. Learn more about RC toys available
at RadioShack here.
4. Do-It-Yourself: The booming Maker movement has shown that DIY is where
it's at. RadioShack's reputation as a DIY destination makes it the go-to
resource for this top trend. Gift ideas range from stuffing stockings
with hobby kits to the pieces and parts needed for major projects.
5. Smartphone Options: Going no-contract climbed the cool scale in 2013,
thanks to the arrival of hot handsets and the chance to save up to $900 a
year. And pre-paid phones make gifting a phone easy as can be. Consider
the Samsung Galaxy S4 on RadioShack No-Contract Wireless, which arrived
just this month, and find many more pre-paid options at RadioShack. And
if upgrading phones at the end of a mobile contract is on the agenda this
holiday, check out the hottest handsets and mix of carrier plans
available at RadioShack.
6. Tablets: Tablets are a trend RadioShack predicts will continue thanks to
new introductions by the hottest brands like Apple and Samsung. That
makes this holiday a great time to find a deal on the Kindle Fire HD, for
example, which RadioShack will have on Black Friday for $139.99. Recent
Android tablet entries sure to sell briskly this holiday season include
the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and the Kindle Fire HDX, which will arrive in
RadioShack stores in the first half of December. This year also brought a
new wave of great value-priced Android tablets, like the Trio Stealth Pro
7" 4GB Android Tablet, which is just $49.99 at RadioShack for Black
Friday.
Hot holiday trends aren't limited to these categories. The best shopping experience also includes customer service and convenience. In addition to easy-to-shop neighborhood locations, expert advice and hot product categories, RadioShack added the following this year:
-- Get $10 Holiday Cash back for every $50 you spend now through Dec. 31
-- Consumers can count on us for the best deals this holiday and match
competitors' advertised prices with our new Price Match Guarantee. See
store for details and exclusions.
-- Buy the "IT Happens" protection plan with industry-leading features
including immediate in-store replacement for most products less than
$300, repair on devices more than $300, a simple claim process, and
coverage from accidents.
Find Deal Details & More
Find more details about Black Friday deals in RadioShack's current circular, available online. Black Friday deals go live online Thanksgiving Day and are available in-store at most locations 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 and during regular hours on Saturday, Nov. 30.
To discover the company's Cyber Monday "24 Deals in 24 Hours" as they are revealed, visit RadioShack's holiday hub at http://www.radioshack.com/holiday or follow the company on Twitter @RadioShack. The holiday hub also features gift guides, tips and the latest RadioShack news.
NOTE: Chief Merchandising Officer Paul Rutenis and Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Warren are available for select interviews to discuss retail, consumer electronics and holiday marketing trends. RadioShack locations and local spokespeople are also available for filming or interviews on Friday, November 29, and throughout the holiday season. Contact the RadioShack Media Hotline Media.Relations@RadioShack.com to request an interview.
About RadioShack Corporation
RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. RadioShack(® )offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally. RadioShack's retail network includes approximately 4,300 company-operated stores in the United States, over 270 company-operated stores in Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit http://www.radioshack.com. RadioShack(®) is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.
News Media Contact: Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, Media.Relations@RadioShack.com
Big Fish Survey Finds Almost Half of Casual Gamers Have Visited a Fortune Teller
Big Fish Launches "Mystery Case Files: Fate's Carnival"
SEATTLE, Nov. 27,( )2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to results of a poll released today by Big Fish, 42% of casual gamers have had their future told or read by some type of medium. Of those who had visited a psychic or medium, more than half (51%) felt that parts of their readings were correct. The survey was commissioned by Big Fish for the launch today of its PC and Mac adventure game "Mystery Case Files ®: Fate's Carnival(TM)," a PC and Mac game that revolves around a gypsy fortuneteller, Madam Fate.
The twists and turns of the game in which Madame Fate has returned from the dead to reverse her fate before it's too late, may well appeal to the most superstitious part of casual gamers. 82% of those who responded to the survey and had previously received psychic advise admitted they would go to some type of medium again, and more than half (57%) who had not yet sought out these types of readings would consider having their futures told down the road. The survey also found that it didn't matter age or gender. There were no significant differences found between men and women or among age categories in the percentage that say they have sought out psychic help.
"Mystery Case Files: Fate's Carnival" is the tenth installment of Big Fish's most popular hidden object adventure game series, which to date has been downloaded more than 100 million times and loved by fans around the world. This latest installment is a return to the franchise's roots of deep puzzles, numerous mini games, and dark intrigue. It includes one of the franchise's most beloved characters - Madame Fate, a gypsy fortune-teller, and her black cat, Isis, acting as your helper and guide.
"Mystery Case Files: Fate's Carnival" can be downloaded from BigFishGames.com for both the PC and Mac. It retails for $13.99.
About Big Fish Games
Founded in 2002, Big Fish is the world's largest producer of casual games; dedicated to bringing engaging entertainment to everyone, anywhere, on any device. Through its proprietary, data-driven platform, millions of consumers seeking engaging entertainment easily discover and play PC and mobile games created by Big Fish's in-house studios and its network of more than 140 exclusive development partners. The company has distributed more than 2 billion games from a growing catalog of 3,000+ unique PC games and 300+ unique mobile games. In 2012, the company entered the free-to-play market with top-grossing free-to-play games offered for both PCs and mobile devices. Big Fish's games are played in 150 countries on a wide variety of devices and in several languages. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with regional offices in Oakland, CA, and Luxembourg.
Video with caption: "Big Fish's "Mystery Case Files: Fate's Carnival" is the 10th installment of Big Fish's most popular hidden object adventure game launching today on PC and Mac. The "Mystery Case Files" series has been downloaded more than 100 million times and loved by fans around the world. This latest installment is a return to the franchise's roots of deep puzzles, numerous mini games, and dark intrigue. It includes one of the franchise's most beloved characters - Madame Fate, a gypsy fortune-teller." Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baPJI2Lca3w
Image with caption: "Big Fish's "Mystery Case Files: Fate's Carnival" is the 10th installment of Big Fish's most popular hidden object adventure game launching today on PC and Mac. The "Mystery Case Files" series has been downloaded more than 100 million times and loved by fans around the world. This latest installment is a return to the franchise's roots of deep puzzles, numerous mini games, and dark intrigue. It includes one of the franchise's most beloved characters - Madame Fate, a gypsy fortune-teller, and her black cat, Isis, acting as your helper and guide." Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131127/SF24742
Contact:
Susan Lusty
Susan.Lusty@bigfishgames.com
Cell: 206-419-7955
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Big Fish Games
- The only Touch ID-compatible waterproof case without a screen cover -
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof(®), the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced the availability of nuud((TM)) for iPhone(®) 5s. The nuud case provides protection against water, drops, dirt and snow in a sleek, slim design - all without a screen cover.
"We are excited to provide our customers with the nuud for the new iPhone 5s," said Fredrik Torstensson, executive vice president of global sales and business development. "LifeProof nuud is compatible with all features of the device, including Touch ID, and provides the ultimate touch screen experience by allowing users to interact directly with the display."
LifeProof nuud for iPhone 5s utilizes a compression lock system to form a waterproof seal between the case and the device touch screen, delivering water protection up to 6.6 ft. for one hour while maintaining premium clarity and touch sensitivity. A thin, transparent film seals against water, dirt and dust while still allowing users' fingerprints to register with Touch ID. The waterproof iPhone 5s case meets military standards for shock and impact protection and provides an IP68 rating against damage from liquids and dust.
LifeProof nuud for iPhone 5s is designed to optimize every feature and function including speakers, volume controls, touch screen and cameras. The design is also compatible with the iPhone 5 and all LifeProof accessories for iPhone 5 including the LifeJacket, Armband, Car Mount and Bike Mount.
The LifeProof Total Water Protection Program is available as an option when purchasing a LifeProof nuud case for iPhone 5s 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/twpp.
LifeProof nuud is available now in black and white for $89.99 at http://www.lifeproof.com and select retailers. LifeProof fre(®), designed with a built-in scratch protector, is also available for $79.99.
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.
Sterner Lighting Makes Efficiency Easy With Executive RT21 LED Luminaire And Retrofit Power Door Upgrade Kit
GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today its latest innovation to quickly and simply upgrade HID lighting--Sterner Lighting's Executive RT21 LED and Retrofit Power Door Upgrade Kit. The LED luminaire is bred from the popular Executive RT family that blends traditional rectangular styling with sophisticated engineering making it the perfect solution for area and site lighting in business parks and campuses.
Available in both 30 and 60 LED configurations, the Executive RT21 operates in 70W or 140W systems delivering 3000K, 4200K, 5100K or Amber CCT light. Utilizing a 90-degree cutoff design, the Executive RT21 is versatile offering Type II, III, IV, VM, VS and VW distributions.
Using a front-push button--an Executive trademark--the fixture is fully accessible. Both the LEDs and driver tray assemblies mount directly to the extruded doorframe making servicing simple. Additionally, there is no need to shut down power to the circuit, as all power is terminated once the door opens. With fully sealed optics and optional anodized finish, the Executive R21 LED ensures great performance year round - even when exposed to corrosive and harsh climates.
Sterner Lighting has also introduced the Executive LED Power Door Upgrade Kit that provides easy, tool-less replacement of existing Executive HID RT21 luminaires (up to 250W) in 20 seconds or less! Installation video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJBn2a0pDAE
Both the Executive RT21 LED Luminaire and LED Retrofit Power Door Upgrade Kit are compatible with Hubbell Lighting's wiHUBB® wireless control technology. Both are also available with programmable motion sensors (WASP2).
About Hubbell Lighting
Hubbell Lighting is one of the largest lighting fixture manufacturers in North America. The company provides a full range of indoor and outdoor lighting products serving the commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets. Hubbell Lighting brands include Alera Lighting, Architectural Area Lighting, Beacon Products, Columbia Lighting, Compass Products, Devine Lighting, Dual-Lite, HomeStyle Lighting, Hubbell Building Automation, Hubbell Industrial Lighting, Hubbell Outdoor Lighting, Kim Lighting, Kurt Versen, Prescolite, Progress Lighting, Security Lighting, Spaulding Lighting, Sportsliter Solutions, Sterner Lighting Systems, Thomasville Lighting, and Whiteway. Hubbell Lighting: one name, distinctive brands, limitless lighting possibilities. For additional information, please visit http://www.hubbelllighting.com and follow Hubbell Lighting on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
Hubbell Lighting Media Contact:
Andy Beck
Makovsky
abeck@makovsky.com
202-802-8293
Playtech Launches all its Live Games on all Mobile Devices
LONDON, Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Playtech( http://www.playtech.com ), the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, is very pleased to announce that all its Live games are now available across all mobile platforms including Native and HTML5.
This announcement represents an industry breakthrough as Playtech pioneers the mobile arena for Live games as the only company which offers all its Live games on all mobile devices. These range from entry-levels mass market models to the latest high-end smartphones and tablets, including iPhone, iPad and Android. Players can choose to either download games Apps or play instantly on Mobile Web via links, enabling users to enjoy a constant flow of live entertainment wherever they are.
Aviv Nankin, Playtech's Head of Live, commented, "I believe this enhanced level of accessibility definitely takes Playtech's Live games to the next level. As the mobile trend continues to grow the ability to tap into this market via both Native and HTML5 platforms provides operators with additional ways to attract and retain players. By enabling operators to offer players Live games anytime and anywhere, Playtech transforms the capabilities of on-the-go gaming in all markets throughout Europe and Asia, providing its licensees with a strong competitive advantage. I am certain this innovation will benefit our licensees' bottom line."
About Playtech
Playtech (http://www.playtech.com) develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3,000 employees located in 11 countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
K-Touch Chooses Broadcom Quad-Core Turnkey Platform to Enable New W98 and W96 Android Smartphones
Delivers Advanced Wireless Connectivity and Multimedia Processing Power to Affordable, Feature-Loaded Mobile Devices
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that the Chinese cellphone manufacturer K-Touch has chosen its quad-core turnkey platform for its new W98 and W96 Android-based smartphones. Powered by an HSPA+ 1.2-GHz quad-core processor, RF Transceiver, power management IC, connectivity combo chip and multi-constellation GNSS location chip, Broadcom's integrated smartphone platform allows K-Touch to provide customers with affordable, feature-loaded smartphones that can operate on China Unicom's growing HSPA+ network. For more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom.
According to a recent survey from Counterpoint Technology Market Research, 30 million smartphones were sold in China during August, 96 percent of which were Android-based(1). A primary driver for this growth is the availability of affordable smartphones and the shift by operators to low and mid-priced handsets. Despite the drive toward lower-cost devices, user demand for enhanced functionality is on the rise. Thanks to Broadcom innovation, the new W98 and W96 Android phones from K-Touch can now deliver the functionality consumers demand at a price they can afford.
"Bringing affordable smartphones to market that provide fast wireless access and feature a range of value-added multimedia, productivity and entertainment-based applications is our key goal," said Rong Xiuli, K-Touch Chief Executive Officer. "Broadcom innovation helps us achieve this goal by enabling content streaming over WiFi, simultaneous sharing and projecting of content on a larger display, and easier multitasking; giving our users both high-end connectivity and functionality at an accessible price point."
"Our complete, integrated turnkey smartphone platform provides today's device manufacturers with the functionality they need to deliver affordable smartphones with premium features like HSPA+ and a high-end multimedia and entertainment experience," said Michael Civiello, Broadcom Senior Director, Mobile Platform Solutions. "As more users make the leap to feature-rich smartphones, this turnkey platform will play a critical role in accelerating time-to-market for K-Touch and other OEMs to deliver low-cost, feature-loaded devices."
Key Features
-- HSPA+ 1.2-GHz quad-core processor
-- Provides superior computing power at an affordable price point
-- VideoCore® multimedia support for an immersive multimedia
experience
-- Low power Dual SIM / Dual Standby to enable simultaneous monitoring
of 2 separate networks
-- RF Transceiver
-- Highly integrated RF cellular transceiver for multi-mode
(EDGE/GPRS/GSM® and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA) and multi-band
(850/900/1800/1900/2100 MHz) applications
-- Power Management IC
-- Two fully integrated, programmable, step-down switching regulators
with overcurrent and overvoltage protection
-- Six high-performance programmable Low Dropout (LDO) regulators with
overcurrent protection
-- Connectivity Combo Chip
-- Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity
-- Single-stream IEEE 802.11n support for 20 MHz and 40 MHz channels
provides PHY layer rates up to 150 Mbps for typical upper-layer
throughput in excess of 90 Mbps
-- Multi-constellation GNSS Location Chip
-- Multi-constellation capability collects data from four satellite
constellations
-- Faster signal searches and more accurate real-time navigation
Availability
K-Touch W98 and W96 smartphones are now available.
For ongoing Broadcom news visit our Newsroom, read our B-Connected Blog, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to our RSS Feed.
Resources
(1) Counterpoint Monthly Market Pulse, August 2013
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500(®) company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom(®) products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything(®). For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything(®), the Connecting everything logo and VideoCore(®) are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Playtech Launches all its Live Games on all Mobile Devices
LONDON, November 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Playtech [http://www.playtech.com ], the international designer, developer and
licensor of software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming
industry, is very pleased to announce that all its Live games are now available across all
mobile platforms including Native and HTML5.
This announcement represents an industry breakthrough as Playtech pioneers the mobile
arena for Live games as the only company which offers all its Live games on all mobile
devices. These range from entry-levels mass market models to the latest high-end
smartphones and tablets, including iPhone, iPad and Android. Players can choose to either
download games Apps or play instantly on Mobile Web via links, enabling users to enjoy a
constant flow of live entertainment wherever they are.
Aviv Nankin, Playtech's Head of Live, commented, "I believe this enhanced level of
accessibility definitely takes Playtech's Live games to the next level. As the mobile
trend continues to grow the ability to tap into this market via both Native and HTML5
platforms provides operators with additional ways to attract and retain players. By
enabling operators to offer players Live games anytime and anywhere, Playtech transforms
the capabilities of on-the-go gaming in all markets throughout Europe and Asia, providing
its licensees with a strong competitive advantage. I am certain this innovation will
benefit our licensees' bottom line."
About Playtech
Playtech (http://www.playtech.com) develops unified software platforms and content
for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of
ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey
solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming
terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their
offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and
new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3,000
employees located in 11 countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, poker,
bingo, sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
For further information contact:
Playtech Ltd
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer
Ron Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Adam Kay, Head of Investor Relations
+44(0)1624-645954
Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy Scarborough
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Today BBM Channels, a forum for active, real conversations between people, brands and
communities, will be made available for BlackBerry users on BlackBerry OS 5 and above and
BlackBerry 10 through BlackBerry World. BlackBerry users can simply update to the newest
version of BBM to have access to the BBM Channels beta when it becomes available later
today.*
BBM Channels builds on BBM's strengths of engagement and communications and gives BBM
users a rich community-building tool that will allow them to connect with brands,
influencers and people of shared interests.
BBM Channels maintains the BBM core value of giving users' control over their content
by allowing users to join or opt out of channels at their discretion and gives channel
owners the ability to deliver content their communities are looking for. Channel owners
can post messages, share pictures, spark discussions, post animated GIFs and chat directly
with subscribers. Integrated live chat allows channel owners to offer 'scheduled chat
hours' where BBM users can directly engage with their favorite channels one on one.
During the limited beta for BBM Channels that began on May of 2013, we have seen
people creating channels based on their passions and building communities with each other.
This broader beta will give BlackBerry users the chance to try out a growing number of
channels and build their communities, either through their own channel or through new
contacts made through shared interests on other channels.
This beta period is also a great time for notable brands to test content and engage
with users. For instance, Toronto Maple Leafs fans can go behind the scenes via the Leafs'
BBM channel to get up close and personal with the team and engage in genuine conversations
around their shared passion for Leafs hockey. In return, the Maple Leafs are seeing strong
user engagement on BBM Channels.
BBM Channels for iPhone and Android devices will launch in the coming months.
Seiko Instruments Reduces Package Size of its 32kHz SCX Quartz Crystals by More Than 50 Percent
NEU ISENBURG, Germany, November 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The new quartz crystal SC-20S is another 32.768kHz model of SCX series by Seiko
Instruments with smaller (2.05mm x 1.20mm), thinner (0.60mm) and 100% Pb-free SMD ceramic
package. Thus SC-20S is qualified even more for portable and other applications demanding
printed circuit boards (PCB) with very high component density.
SC-20S is available with a load capacitance of 7pF, 9pF or 12.5pF.
Quartz crystals are used as precise clock generators for low power systems like
watches and other real-time clock (RTC) applications, watchdog timers (WDT) and for the
secondary clock function of microprocessors in standby and sleep mode to minimize power
consumption.
The SCX quartz crystals use a tuning-fork resonator processed in a photolithographic
technology, which assures high reliability, low aging (3ppm/year) and excellent shock and
heat resistance. Ion gun trimming method allows very tight frequency tolerance over a wide
temperature range (-40degree(s)C to +85degree(s)C).
The SC-20S is available in high-volume quantities. Samples may be obtained from Seiko
Instruments GmbH or their local representatives.
Seiko Instruments provides a Circuit Matching Service & Solution (CMSS) to all
customers for design, evaluation and optimization of application specific oscillation
circuits using SII quartz crystals. Please visit http://speed.sii.co.jp/pub/compo/quartz/cADetailEN.jsp for variety of present matching
reports.
About Seiko Instruments GmbH
Seiko Instruments is one of the leading manufacturers of electronic components. Since
1983 we are supplying high-tech products in the fields of telecommunication, point of
sales and industrial applications - in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Our customers -
who are the market leaders themselves in their respective business sectors - value our
high level of performance.
Contact:
Thomas Gottschling
Components Department
Seiko Instruments GmbH
Tel.: +49-6102297-143
e-mail : info@seiko-instruments.de
Website: http://www.seiko-instruments.de
China's Babytree.com Leads the Trend: The New Smart Wearable Device for Pregnant Women
SHANGHAI, Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest childcare portal in the world Babytree.com launched the first smart watch, B-smart (smart.babytree.com/watch), for pregnant women in November 2013, attracting more than 100 pregnant women to the scene to take advantage of the high-tech product.
The watch is the first smart wearable device designed specially for pregnant women in both domestic and international markets. Smart wearable devices have gained popularity since the end of last year. However, the devices launched before, including GEAk Watch, Smart Watch by Sony, Galaxy Gear by Samsung and miCoach by Adidas, have either focused on sports and health, or been promoted as a smart phone companion. No smart wearable device had been designed for pregnant women before. As the first smart wearable device for pregnant women in the world, B-smart of babytree.com has got the head start in this business.
The childcare portal Babytree.com, founded on March 8, 2007, has already becomes the largest website of its kind in the world, with more members than Babycenter.com, the famous portal in the United States. Babytree.com's users have uploaded 20 million baby diary entries, with a daily growth of 10,000 entries, and 220 million photos, with a daily growth of 220,000. It also offers 200,000 FAQ entries online on maternal and infant issues.
Based on its huge database, Babytree.com has developed B-smart according to special demands from pregnant women. Instead of a high-tech device, B-smart looks much more like a fashionable accessory. The company invited German designer Luigi Colani, the "Leonardo da Vinci for the 21st century," to create the product. B-smart, in his opinion, is embodied with a deep meaning in its circular shape, which is an initial form for life representing the beginning and pregnancy. It is customized for pregnant women strictly based on Luigi Colani's design concept.
It can serve as an assistant to record both fetal movements and contractions of the uterus. By simply inputting one's weight before pregnancy, pregnant women can easily read its predicable graphs for the mother's growing weight on a weekly or monthly base, which gives the users advice and reminders regarding their diet and exercise. By calculating the data, the smart watch will also predict and update the mother-to-be on the baby's growth condition in terms of weight and size. It is the first time that these functions are available in smart wearable devices in the market.
Moreover, considering pregnant women's worries of radiation, the cellular connectivity of B-smart will be locked during pregnancy to reduce radiation almost to zero. But by updating some postpartum software, the cellular connectivity will be activated.
B-smart's all-scientific calculating methods are developed based on data from Babytree.com's large amount of users. Each suggestion, reminder or graph from the smart watch is calculated based on this large data pool, which proves to be scientific and useful for pregnant women.
With Bluetooth, B-smart can perfectly connect with the most popular app "Happy Pregnancy" in Babytree.com and store the data in the cloud. The interactions between this wearable device and mobile phone can reflect the change of the mother's weight and meet their needs on learning and exchanging during pregnancy, offering a complete smart pregnant life for expectant mothers.
In the future, B-smart can connect with many kinds of third-party devices to monitor the fetus heart rate, air quality, etc.
Babytree.com will maintain a fast speed in updating and launching new products of the series. The future devices will support interaction between couples, helping expectant fathers better understand the mother and child's physical condition through the statistics provided by wearable devices.
It will also develop cloud frames, children's watches and other third-party devices, meeting pregnant women and mothers' requirements on the family's health and security.
2013 is known as "the first year of smart wearable devices" in the smart device industry. According to data released by consultancy firm Juniper Research, smart wearable devices are about to see a dramatic rise in 2014. US$1.4 billion has been spent on smart devices including smart watches in 2013 and the market will grow to US$19 billion in 2018. Babytree.com is determined to lead the trend in this sector within the mother care industry.
For more details, please contact:
Chen Qimei
Public Relation Director
Email: chenqimei@babytree-inc.com
Mobile: +86 139 1043 9177
Landline: +86 10 6113 8080 ext. 6163 http://www.babytree.com
Halcyon Software Publishes Free Best Practice Guide to Monitoring AIX Systems
PETERBOROUGH, England, November 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Halcyon Software, a global leader in systems management software, has published a new
Guide to Monitoring AIX Systems. Written in plain English, it provides best practice
guidelines that answer the most challenging issues faced by IT staff, enabling them to
successfully manage AIX systems and ensure the smooth running of their business
operations.
According to Carole Chandler, Sales and Marketing Director of Halcyon Software: "We
have produced this best practice guide to demystify the art of managing AIX systems. This
quick reference resource describes the most important aspects of AIX systems that need
monitoring and the reasons why this should be done. It also shows how the lives of systems
administrators can be made less stressful through the adoption of an appropriate
monitoring solution and the use of pre-configured, adaptable templates for the monitoring
and management of AIX environments."
This new guide has been written for IT staff who are more used to managing IBM i
systems and are suddenly faced with the challenge of monitoring AIX systems. It will help
them to quickly adapt to the traditional styled user interface and the unusual commands
that make little sense to people unfamiliar with the UNIX environment. This scenario
commonly results from company mergers and acquisitions when AIX systems become part of the
infrastructure requiring technical people to monitor and manage them with little prior
knowledge.
The guide provides information on the text-based commands that generate key system
performance data which is displayed on a console. It also shows how the use of advanced
monitoring and scheduling tools from companies such as Halcyon Software can automate these
processes, sending alerts to designated IT staff and providing effective escalation
procedures through a centralised Enterprise Console. This includes mobile apps that also
allow staff using smartphones or tablets to manage AIX systems and view alerts when they
are away from their desks."
About Halcyon Software
Halcyon Software is a global leader in multi-platform systems management software
solutions that reduce the complexity and cost of monitoring critical business systems,
core applications and processes. They support IBM enterprise-class systems, including
IBM(R) i and AIX(R), as well as Windows(R) and Linux(R) platforms. Halcyon solutions are
used world-wide by large multi-nationals, corporate and public sector data centres as well
as small to medium-sized organisations to ensure that vital IT systems, business
applications and services are available 24/7. With regional offices in Peterborough UK,
Philadelphia USA, and Melbourne Australia, Halcyon also has an international network of
partners and distributors supporting Europe, the Americas and Asia Pac. For further
information please visit http://www.halcyonsoftware.com
Yapital Now Available as a Plug-in for Magento Community Platform
LUXEMBOURG, November 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Web Shops can integrate the new cross-channel payment solution quickly, easily and
free of charge; Innovative payment-experience and guaranteed real-time-transactions
Online-merchants working with the Magento Community Platform can now quickly and
easily integrate the new cross-channel-payment solution, Yapital, as a means of payment.
This is thanks to a free plug-in, which can be downloaded from the Magento Connect
marketplace, and is straightforward to install. For customers, it will be immediately
possible to pay either with their smartphones, by simply scanning a QR-code with their
Yapital App and confirming the purchase, or by entering their Yapital credentials at the
online checkout. The Yapital integration plug-in is available in both German and English.
By serving the Magento Community Platform, Yapital is again significantly enlarging
its operational availability. The target groups of the eCommerce software-specialist
Magento are a large share of small and medium sized merchants, as well as multi-channel
and online-merchants with operations on a global scale.
After just a few clicks, online merchants will be able to offer their customers a new,
modern and intuitive payment-experience. Merchants themselves will benefit from the first
European cross-channel payment system, as well as the guaranteed real-time-transactions.
"Yapital is the straightforward payment solution for all occasions," says Nils
Winkler, Chairman of the Board of Yapital. "We are very pleased that we are now able to
allow many more retailers to offer Yapital as a means of payment to their customers - and
integration really couldn't be easier than with a free plug-in on the Magento Community
Platform."
Press release issued by
Yapital Financial AG
5 Rue Eugene Ruppert
L-2453 Luxembourg
About Yapital Financial AG
Yapital is the first European cashless cross-channel payment solution for all
channels: in-store, mobile, online and by invoice. It is easy, fast and secure to use:
after registering online, the user can immediately send and receive cash via all channels
using the Yapital payment solution.
For business customers, Yapital is a guaranteed payment solution, providing process
reliability and reducing administrative costs. Yapital also covers all business and
service channels, enabling marketing channels to become sales channels.
This means business customers can use Yapital not only to reduce costs but also to
unlock sales potential at the same time.
In 2011, Yapital was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Otto Group.
Yapital Financial AG is licensed in Luxembourg as an electronic money institution.
The Magento eCommerce platform serves more than 150,000 merchants worldwide and is
supported by a global ecosystem of solution partners and third-party developers. Magento
is a feature-rich, open-source, enterprise-class platform that offers merchants a high
degree of flexibility and control over the user experience, catalog, content and
functionality of their online store. In August 2011, Magento was acquired by eBay Inc.,
and is now a division of X.commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY).
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SamsClub.com Extends Cyber Monday into Week-Long Savings Event
Top tech, toy and home deals available with free shipping through Dec. 8
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club today announced thatSamsClub.com will extend holiday savings a week beyond Cyber Monday with exclusive values and free shipping in the continental U.S. on hundreds of sought-after gifts from Saturday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 8.
SamsClub.com is conveniently accessible to members anytime, anywhere through laptop and mobile friendly sites, an iPad and iPhone app and other mobile apps.
"SamsClub.com extends Cyber Monday into a full week to save our members money, time and energy this holiday," said John Boswell, senior vice president of marketing, insights and ecommerce at Sam's Club. "Our members are busier than ever at this time of year preparing for guests and holiday events. By offering lower prices, deeper inventories on quality brands and free shipping through Cyber Week, SamsClub.com makes it easier for our members to shop online or in our clubs."
Cyber Week deals for families and businesses at SamsClub.com include:
Tech the Halls
-- Vizio 70" LED Smart TV, $1,298.00 - enjoy crystal-clear action and
eye-popping images in 1080p Full HD resolution with 120Hz Refresh Rate
with Smooth Motion.
-- Apple iTunes $100 Gift Card Multipack, $79.88 - give the gift of
one-stop entertainment. Each card includes a code redeemable for music,
movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more on the iTunes Store, the App
Store, the iBookstore, and the Mac App Store.
-- Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Bundle with 16X Optical Zoom, Camera Case and
8GB SD Card, $149.88 - get up close to kids and wildlife with Canon's
powerful 16x Optical Zoom and 28mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image
Stabilizer.
-- Samsung Blu-Ray Home Theater System, $448.00 - take the home theater
experience to the next level with full web browsing, cutting edge TV
apps and much more.
-- Nikon D3200 DSLR 2 Lens Camera Bundle with 16GB Memory Card and Carrying
Case, $599.00 - never miss a merry moment with this fast, accurate and
easy-to-use camera.
Outfit the Home
-- George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Grill, $65.00 - designed for those who
want the ideal indoor/outdoor electrical grill to grill and roast meats
on a 200 square inch surface.
-- Starbucks Verismo Espresso Maker, $139.98 -brew Starbucks espresso at
home, anytime with the push of a button. Deep flavor and all of the
complexity of the espresso shots Starbucks uses in their coffeehouse.
-- Dyson DC44 Animal Total Clean Digital Slim(TM) Cordless Vacuum Cleaner,
$299.00 - this new, cordless vacuum doesn't lose suction and comes with
a mini motorized tool to remove pet hair and dust from awkward spaces
and upholstery.
-- Reebok Stride Select RL 6.0 Elliptical, $499.00 - this elliptical was
built with incredible features - including an Intensity Ramp(TM) - so
you reach your goals fast.
-- Gavin Bedroom Set - 3 pc - Queen, $749.00 - create a comforting
atmosphere with the Gavin collection by Lauren Wells. Classic lines,
decorative molding and a traditional multi-step rich cherry finish make
this set distinctively compelling.
Surprise the Kids
-- 12V Power Wheels Black Corvette, $189.00 - featuring the realistic
styling, detailing and chrome-like wheels, the deluxe black version of
this Corvette also has pretend seat belts, a sound box and a hood that
opens.
-- 12" Schwinn Red Roadster Trike, $69.82 - children will love the wind in
their hair whether cruising around indoors or out on their retro-styled
Schwinn Roadster.
-- Kre-O Star Trek Enterprise, $49.99 - the 432- piece can be built into a
U.S.S. Enterprise ship "flown" by five Kreon figures, included.
-- My Little Pony Crystal Princess Palace Playset, $24.99 - features more
than 20 accessories, including a dress, tiara and jewelry, to help
Princess Twilight Sparkle get ready for her big celebration.
-- Brookfield Cedar Playset, $599.00 - this all cedar swing set is equipped
with upper and lower forts, 8' slide, integrated picnic bench, sand box
and two-person ship's wheel glider.
-- Skyfort II Cedar Swing Set / Play Set with Slide, $1,349.00 - This
iconic outdoor play set will be the kids' favorite, with its raised
clubhouse play fort, wooden roof, gabled entry way and balcony.
Put Some Sparkle Under the Tree
-- .25 CT. T.W. Black and White Pendant in Sterling Silver, $179.00 - black
and white diamonds combine beautifully to create this modern necklace.
-- 3.81 CT. Blue Topaz and 0.29 CT. T.W. Diamond Pendant and Earring Set in
Sterling Silver, $179.00 - the beautifully cut pear-shaped blue topaz
stones in this set are surrounded by 0.29 CT. T.W. of sparkling white
diamonds.
-- .99 CT. T.W. Diamond 7" Tennis Bracelet, $699.00 - made in 14K white
gold, this tennis bracelet beautifully displays 85 white round
brilliant-cut diamonds.
-- 1.95 CT. T.W. Diamond Bridal Ring, $1,499.00 - set in 14K white gold,
this bridal ring flashes with light and brilliance through the
beautifully cut facets.
SamsClub.com is a hub for holiday season savings and benefits year round:
-- 24/7 Tech Support: Members can connect with a Sam's Club Tech Expert
24/7, even Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Free support includes
research and set-up assistance on tech items purchased at Sam's Club
during Cyber Week or any day of the year.
-- Auctions: Find unexpected gift ideas and stretch the holiday budget
further with Sam's Club Auctions. Members can bid on brand new, top
quality products in original packaging. All auctions start at $1.00 and
items range from best-in-class televisions and home appliances to
jewelry and fashion accessories.
-- Easy Returns: Online orders (except auction orders) are 100 percent
guaranteed and can be returned to any Sam's Club location with a receipt
for a refund in the form of a Sam's Club gift card, cash, or credit to
the account charged. Without a receipt (order print out), members will
receive the value of the item on a Sam's Club gift card. Learn about
30/90 electronics returns exceptions here.
-- Click 'n' Pull: Order gifts through "Click 'n' Pull" at SamsClub.com and
pick them up the next morning at your destination's local club. At no
extra cost, Click 'n' Pull is a time-saving solution for holiday
travelers seeking to lighten their load. Shopping lists can be saved for
future use.
-- Photo Center: Upload pictures, customize holiday greeting cards or recap
a year's worth of smiles in photo books, calendars, canvas prints, mugs
and more. Members should visit the Sam's Club Photo Center for greeting
card templates and more creative gift ideas.
Editor's Notes: Items include free shipping in the continental U.S., excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, on designated Cyber Week items purchased from Nov. 30 - Dec. 8. Offers available while supplies last. Pricing and item availability may vary by location in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin, and on SamsClub.com.
About Sam's Club
Sam's Club(®), a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club offering savings and surprises to millions of members in 630 U.S. club locations and at SamsClub.com. Sam's Club members averaged savings of 33 percent versus traditional retailers.(1) To learn more about Savings Made Simple(®), visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com, and interact with Sam's Club on Twitter and Facebook.
(1)Based on estimated annualized savings on items Members purchased in select categories derived from a survey conducted in 30 U.S. markets between 2/25/2013 and 3/15/2013 comparing our regular unit prices to regular and shelf-visible sale and loyalty discount unit prices of selected non-club competitors, including but not limited to grocery stores and mass retailers but excluding Walmart(®). Local savings for individual customers vary. For more information, please send requests to the attention of Sam's Club Member Services, 2101 SE Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville, AR 72716-0745.
RadioShack Brings an Additional Concept Store to Manhattan
Newly Remodeled Store Opens Today, Featuring Top Brands and Interactive Experiences
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack will open its newest Manhattan location, as a concept store today, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. just in time for the busy holiday season. This location will be the fourth concept store in Manhattan - where the first concept store debuted in July at 2268 Broadway. The new store can be found near Greenwich Village at 340 First Ave.
All concept stores in the company's portfolio feature an upgraded shopping experience, which showcases the company's new look, and incorporates interactive areas designed to help shoppers improve their technology profile. Some features include:
-- A speaker wall where customers can shop and compare 13 different
speakers using music installed on in-store tablets;
-- Interactive displays that enable shoppers to find and compare products,
including headphone demo stations where they can listen to leading
brands like SOL REPUBLIC, Skullcandy and Beats by Dr. Dre; a remote
control (RC) toy exploration center; and a GoPro camera display
demonstrating the capabilities of several models of GoPro cameras;
-- Technology that makes shopping interesting and playful, like
touchscreens and apps that help shoppers understand the benefits of
products;
-- Newly configured displays highlighting in-demand brands like Apple, HTC
and Samsung, as well as mobile carriers such as AT&T, Sprint and
Verizon;
-- Helpful, informative RadioShack staff who can answer shoppers' questions
about hundreds of products and services, and direct customers to the
items that meet their specific needs; and
-- A Do-It-Yourself area where consumers can plan projects.
RadioShack is opening a select number of these highly experiential stores in neighborhoods throughout the nation. This Manhattan location is one of more than a dozen concept stores to open since the company began converting to such stores. These new stores reflect the company's strides toward reinvigorating its stores, revamping its product assortment and repositioning the brand. By the end of 2013, RadioShack will have more than 100 concept and brand statement stores open and will have made improvements to nearly all 4,300 stores throughout the nation.
Neighbors are invited to come see the newer, brighter RadioShack and take advantage of Black Friday deals on top brands such as Kindle, Beats by Dr. Dre, SOL REPUBLIC and Samsung. RadioShack will give shoppers a chance to shop online Thanksgiving night to grab deals while most retail locations will open at 8 a.m. on Black Friday. Also, shop online or stop by your local store to receive $10 back for every $50 you spend.
About RadioShack Corporation
RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. RadioShack(® )offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally. RadioShack's retail network includes approximately 4,300 company-operated stores in the United States, over 270 company-operated stores in Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit http://www.radioshack.com. RadioShack(®) is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.
News Media Contact: Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, Media.Relations@RadioShack.com
More Cleveland-Area Residents Can Experience 4G LTE with Verizon Wireless Expansion
CLEVELAND, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
WHO:Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network
WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently enhanced fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Cleveland, including Brooklyn, Ohio, and the surrounding area. 4G LTE empowers Verizon Wireless customers with compatible devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, and download files wirelessly at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
WHERE: Verizon Wireless first debuted its 4G LTE network in Cleveland in September 2011. Recently, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network was further enhanced around the Biddulph Plaza Shopping Center. Coverage extends north to Woburn Avenue, south to Traymore Avenue, west to Ridge Road and east to West 58(th) Street.
BACKGROUND: "4G LTE is changing the way customers interact with the world via next generation apps, devices and solutions," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "By investing in wireless broadband, we're investing in local communities and economies where our customers live, work and play."
Verizon Wireless has the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. Launched in December 2010, our 4G LTE network is available in more than 500 markets to 97 percent of the population and covers more than 303 million people in the U.S., including those in areas served by our LTE in Rural America partners. Our 4G LTE covers more than 99 percent of the company's 3G network footprint.
The growth of the 4G LTE network has fostered development of new and innovative solutions as diverse as LTE-connected cars and remote medical diagnostic options. One solution recently brought to market is the Verizon 4G LTE Router, which can support wired and Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously, allowing users to take it on vacation or business travel to stay connected.
The company also offers a full line of 'smart accessories' across the categories of health and fitness, lifestyle and toys that leverage its leading portfolio of mobile devices and networks. For a full list of smart accessories please visit: http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartaccessories.
For the first time since the study moved to a regional format in 2004, Verizon Wireless is the first wireless provider to rank highest across all six regions of the country in the J.D. Power 2013 Wireless Network Quality StudySM - Vol. 2. The study found Verizon Wireless performs significantly better than the industry average in all three quality categories - calling, messaging and data - within all six regions.
For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area: Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter: Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Ohio by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura.
About Verizon Wireless: Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE and 3G networks. The company serves 101.2 million retail customers, including 95.2 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 72,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://news.verizonwireless.com or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
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FPC and Nok Nok Labs Deliver Infrastructure for Fingerprint-Based Strong Authentication
GOTHENBURG, Sweden and PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) and Nok Nok Labs today announced an end-to-end infrastructure solution for strong and simple online authentication using fingerprint sensors on smartphones and tablets.
"Through this partnership, we offer mobile and tablet OEMs the ability to quickly integrate FPC's swipe and touch-based fingerprint sensors that are now also enabled for strong online authentication," said Jorgen Lantto, Executive Vice President, CTO and Head of Strategy and Product Management at FPC. "This solution is the first result of our collaborative efforts to support the FIDO Alliance and is intended to help the alliance achieve its mission to transform the nature of online authentication, and to enable our customers to be part of its ecosystem."
"Nok Nok Labs'Multifactor Authentication Server allows any company to rapidly integrate smartphones and tablets using FPC's fingerprint sensors into their online authentication experience and minimize their reliance on weak passwords," said Phillip Dunkelberger, President and CEO, Nok Nok Labs. "Companies can now use fingerprint-based authentication as an'ignition key'to create new classes of innovative and unique mobile experiences. Services such as mobile payments and user personalization can be implemented in ways that are more natural, faster and secure than before."
The two companies have initially implemented the joint solution utilizing the FPC1080 fingerprint sensor, Nok Nok Labs' client and server technology, and commercially available Android smartphones using the FPC1080 fingerprint sensor in order to demonstrate readiness to support the emerging FIDO-based ecosystem. As members of the FIDO Alliance, FPC and Nok Nok Labs are helping to define the FIDO Alliance's standards for universal strong authentication and are committed to supporting market adoption of the FIDO standard.
"We saw a tremendous opportunity to work with Nok Nok Labs to enable a rich and powerful ecosystem that will support FIDO standards and help realize the vision of the FIDO Alliance," said Mr. Lantto. Mr. Dunkelberger observed, "As a founding member of the FIDO Alliance, Nok Nok Labs appreciates the commitment of FPC to the FIDO Alliance. We expect that our collaboration will drive future innovation that will accelerate adoption of our joint commercial solution."
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Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) develops, produces and markets biometric components that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems.
With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc. Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in Gothenburg.
About Nok Nok Labs
Nok Nok Labs, Inc., based in Palo Alto, CA, was founded to transform online authentication for modern computing. The company is backed by a team of security industry veterans from PGP, Netscape, PayPal & Phoenix, and have deep experience in building Internet scale security protocols and products. The company's ambition is to enable end-to-end trust across the web using authentication methods that are natural to end-users and provide strong proof of identity. For more information, visit http://www.noknok.com.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The information was issued for publication on November 26, 2013, at 08.20 a.m. (CET).
FPC Launches FPC1020, a Touch Fingerprint Sensor for Integration in Windows(TM) Devices
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerprint Cards (FPC) today introduces FPC1020, a small capacitive touch fingerprint sensor specifically developed for integration in devices using Windows operating systems. FPC1020 is optimized to offer smartphone, tablet and PC OEMs unprecedented performance and enables OEMs to relieve consumers from the burden of using PIN codes and passwords for user verification. FPC1020 has been developed by taking advantage of the aggregated knowhow and technology leadership developed within FPC since 1997. Experiences from fifteen years of touch fingerprint sensor deployments are combined with FPC's market leadership in the smartphone market, having integrated the FPC1080 swipe sensors in mobile phones fast approaching tens of millions of units.
The FPC1020 silicon sampled a few weeks ago and the first deliveries of engineering samples of complete sensor modules to customers are planned during the coming weeks.
Jorgen Lantto, Executive Vice President, CTO and Head of Strategy and Product Management at FPC, comments: "FPC1020 will enable device OEMs to offer consumers a compelling user experience combining great convenience and security with excellent performance and appealing design. Thanks to Microsoft's extensive efforts to provide a fully integrated support for biometry and in particular touch fingerprint sensors with Windows 8.1, we see a very strong potential with the Windows based devices market segment. We are delighted to respond to this opportunity by introducing a capacitive touch fingerprint sensor optimized for integration in devices using Windows."
Dustin Ingalls, Partner Group Program Manager at Microsoft Inc, comments: "We are strongly committed to biometrics and especially capacitive fingerprint sensors as a way to improve the user experience when using Windows enabled devices. As previously announced, we see major benefits with touch fingerprint sensors so we are pleased to see partners like FPC executing on their development plans and now sampling their new FPC1020 sensor with partners and customers. We look forward to seeing progressive OEMs deliver devices with these new touch based sensors into the marketplace in 2014."
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For more information contact:
Johan Carlstrom, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46(0)31-60-78-20, investrel@fingerprints.com( mailto:investrel@fingerprints.com )
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) develops, produces and markets biometric components that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems.
With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc. Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in Gothenburg.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The information was issued for publication on November 26, 2013, at 08.02 a.m. (CET).
FPC Launches FPC1020, the World's First Touch Fingerprint Sensor for Android(TM) Mobile Devices
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov. 26, 2013/PRNewswire/ -- Fingerprint Cards (FPC) today introduces the FPC1020, the world's first capacitive touch fingerprint sensor for smartphones and tablets using Android. FPC1020 is optimized to offer smartphone and tablet OEMs unprecedented performance and enables OEMs to relieve consumers from the burden of using PIN codes and passwords for user verification. FPC1020 has been developed by taking advantage of the aggregated knowhow and technology leadership developed within FPC since 1997. Experiences from fifteen years of touch fingerprint sensor deployments are combined with FPC's market leadership in the smartphone market, having integrated the FPC1080 swipe sensors in smartphones and tablets fast approaching tens of millions of units.
The FPC1020 silicon sampled a few weeks ago and the first deliveries of engineering samples of complete sensor modules to customers are planned during the coming weeks.
Jorgen Lantto, Executive Vice President, CTO and Head of Strategy and Product Management at FPC, comments, "FPC1020 will enable smartphone and tablet OEMs to offer consumers a compelling user experience combining great convenience and security with excellent performance and appealing design. There is an overwhelming demand from the leading OEMs to integrate touch fingerprint sensors into mobile devices and we are delighted to respond to this strong demand by introducing the first capacitive touch fingerprint sensor optimized for mobile devices using Android. Our core fingerprint sensor technology has since a long time delivered the best performance in the industry for both touch and swipe sensors and this has enabled FPC1020 to be uniquely positioned to drive the adoption of touch fingerprint sensors into Android based smartphones and tablets."
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For more information contact:
Johan Carlstrom, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46-(0)31-60 78 20, investrel@fingerprints.com( mailto:investrel@fingerprints.com )
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) develops, produces and markets biometric components that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems.
With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc. Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in Gothenburg.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The information was issued for publication on November 26, 2013, at 08.00 a.m. (CET).
Keep Track of Your Children & Pets With TRAX - the New Smart GPS-Tracker
STOCKHOLM, November 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Device & App provide indoor & outdoor tracking in over 30 countries
Wonder Technology Solutions (WTS), a Swedish-based technology startup, has launched
Trax: GPS Tracker for Children & Pets, a brilliant new smart device and application that
lets users locate their children and pets at anytime and from anywhere. Trax combines
advanced GPS and sensor fusion technology to provide indoor navigation capabilities and
more precise, real-time outdoor tracking.
Designed for smartphones, mobile devices, and computer, Trax enables parents and pet
owners to stay connected with loved ones at playgrounds, malls, schools, amusement parks,
walking trails, and just about any other place. Trax is fitted with a durable and
waterproof silicone case that withstands drops, water, mud, snow and other environmental
factors. It also includes smart technology that sends push alerts when a child or pet
leaves a designated area, the battery is low or the device is dropped or exceeds a
pre-determined speed.
"We developed Trax GPS tracker because parents and pet owners need an easier-to-use
and smaller device to stay close to loved ones. The development of indoor navigation makes
Trax particularly unique and useful," said Fredrik Danelius, Co-Founder & CEO of WTS.
The App
The Trax GPS tracker can be located through a free App that features real-time
tracking, safe zones, and augmented reality. The App also allows for unlimited and
time-scheduled safe zones. For example, one safe zone can be activated while a child is at
school and a different zone when a child is at a park. The App also gives others access to
Trax GPS tracker during a specific period of time, for example when a dog is with a dog
walker or when a child is with a nanny.
Pricing and Availability
WTS is partnering with Telenor Connexion to bring the Trax GPS tracker to over 30
countries in 2013, including the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Benelux and the Nordics. Trax
will launch in additional countries in 2014. Trax is available for EUR199 (GBP169), which
includes two years of data and free roaming in over 30 countries.
Online customers in some European countries can also choose a subscription plan with a
monthly fee of EUR6.49 (GBP4.49) and no upfront costs with a two-year contract.
Trax GPS trackers will ship in December, and the Trax App will be available in the App
Store and Google Play. Apps for Windows Phone and tablets are in development.
About WTS
WTS - Wonder Technology Solutions is a Stockholm-based startup founded in 2012. WTS is
committed to improving the lives of people by providing products and services that are
reliable, fun, intuitive, and smart. WTS seeks to revolutionize location-based services
through smart technology and innovative design. Its first product, Trax: GPS Tracker for
Children & Pets will launch worldwide in 2013. For more information, please visit http://www.TraxFamily.com.
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Hyetis reveals the technological specifications of Crossbow model
The Company communicates the features and technological characteristics of the famous Crossbow just before delivery. Hyetis officially shows the technological potential of this innovative model (not in full of course) and already announces changes to the first generation.
Besides the specificity of a Swiss made mechanical movement and basic software features (email, SMS, social networking alerts, calendar, GPS positioning, MP3 remote control, climate data, including chronograph and more), the Crossbow will contain a gesture recognition device, infrared LED light emitter, lens with Luxpath optical zoom, biometric features (to be announced December 2013) and a camera with face recognition processing, to name a few. Ingenuity, design and improvement are the Crossbow keys to be elevated at smartwatch ranking.
The culmination is in this famous chip which integrates the sensors with a data processing system: the Genesis analyzer board (first generation) and the Bolt engine, to be announced November 2013. With this technological system, this chip can make updates independently and thus adapt to their environment.
About Hyetis
Hyetis is a watch brand which is inspired by the Swiss How Know, its tradition and the Melting Pot of innovation in Geneva. Since November 2013, the team grows up with the nominations of its Chief Communications Officer, Amanda Müller, and its Chief Technology Officer, Vitold Kapshitzer. Moreover, Hyetis officially becomes a limited liability company (LLC): the basic project turns into a recognized entrepreneurial reality. Thanks to will power and the team passion, Hyetis is the first and the only smartwatch brand designed in Geneva and manufactured in Switzerland. A leadership that the brand is proud to assume to open the new road of 21st century watchmaking.
MTS Announces the Opening of Its Newest Regional Office in Moscow
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced the opening of a new office in Moscow, Russia. This office will focus on the growing Russian market for the MTS Test business by providing local sales and service support to its business partners in the region.
"The Russian market offers great opportunities for the MTS Test business, ranging from automotive new product design validation to materials and infrastructure testing equipment, and supporting services. Having a direct presence in Russia will enable us to work more closely with our customers, quickly anticipate the changing market dynamics, and better position MTS to support our local business partners," said William Hardy, Vice President of Product Sales and Marketing for MTS Test. "We know there is untapped growth potential that can be realized in these markets with our expanded commitment."
Today, MTS products and service solutions are represented in the Russian and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries through business partners. The Russian economy is an important component of MTS' growth strategy. MTS is committed to exploring new opportunities - finding new customers and markets that can benefit from the MTS world renowned testing expertise. The non-commercial representative office in Moscow officially opened on November 18, 2013, and will focus on expanded sales and service capability.
"A critical component of our Test business growth strategy is increasing our presence in emerging markets. Today we see our customers, the global OEMs and their suppliers, expanding their businesses in Russia in response to renewed investments and corresponding economic growth potential. MTS Test will be at the forefront of their expansion, providing them with high technology and proven testing innovations," stated Dr. Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of MTS. "We recognize that there is a need for businesses to maintain global consistency while meeting the regional needs of their customers. We are excited for this opportunity to help shape the Russian testing market, tomorrow and for years to come."
About MTS Systems Corporation
MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors. The Company's testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS' high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 2,299 employees at September 28, 2013 and revenue of $569 million for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2013. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com.
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Versa Technology Announces High Performing VDSL2 Speed DSLAM
CHINO, Calif., Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Versa Technology releases a powerful IP DSLAM with user friendly features and enhanced security. The VX-M2024 is a 24 port IP DSLAM unit that showcases an efficient web interface and functionality perfect for smaller installations, such as campuses, hospitalities and facilities. The VX-M2024 is a DSLAM comparable to Versa Technology's best seller, the VX-M3024, which is ideal for large scale networks. The VX-M2024 is just as efficient and is the perfect fit for administrators seeking fewer functions, quick installation and a cost effective network solution. This DSLAM is compliant to the ITU-T G.993.2 standard and supports the VDSL2 30a profile. In addition, the unit features a symmetric data rate of 100Mbps over existing copper wiring. The unit's compact size makes it ideal for connection with carrier Ethernet infrastructure.
"Customers are always requesting faster bandwidth speeds, but increased DSLAM equipment cost is always the main barrier of entry," said Joe Williams, director of sales at Versa Technology. "The M2024S allows our partners to offer VDSL2 speeds at a more reasonable cost than competing solutions."
The unit's compact design features two Gigabit Ethernet Combo interfaces and a built-in POTS/ISDN splitter. The VX-M2024 offers tremendous stability and high performance for Internet service providers, carriers and system integrators seeking the perfect solution for triple play applications. In addition, the unit supports many functions that ensure even greater flexibility for administrators to offer dependable and secure network access.
Versa Technology, located in Chino, California, is a leader in last mile technology. The company has offices in the United States, Korea and China. Versa Technology offers fiber and copper last mile solutions and distributes innovative networking equipment, such as Power over Ethernet equipment and VDSL2 and DSLAM units. Versa Technology also provides quality Ethernet extenders, PoE injectors and a variety of networking equipment. The company meets the evolving demands of technology by offering customers quality equipment that is cost effective.