Mobixell Joins F5's Technology Alliance Program to Help Operators Maximize Data Traffic Optimization
New partnership supports F5's Service Delivery Networking solutions by enhancing traffic management and optimization capabilities for mobile operators worldwide
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobixell Networks, a provider of rich-media mobile data solutions, announced today that it has joined F5 Networks' Technology Alliance Program (TAP). The partnership focuses on expanding F5's approach to Service Delivery Networking (SDN) to deliver solutions for managing, monetizing, and optimizing mobile traffic and services. Mobixell's Seamless Access solution reduces operating expenditure related to data traffic by optimizing video and accelerating Web data, as well as facilitating the introduction of new mobile broadband services.
"The mobile data Tsunami requires mobile operators to optimize their network and to be extra agile in providing new, innovative services. The cooperation between Mobixell and F5 empowers operators to provide smarter, more efficient and more profitable data services, enabling them to differentiate themselves from their competitors," said Noam Green, AVP of Corporate Marketing at Mobixell.
"We focus on partnering with companies that provide added value and ROI for our customers," said Mike Lee, Director, Service Provider Partners at F5 Networks. "Many organizations have already experienced the benefits of deploying F5 and Mobixell solutions together. By welcoming Mobixell into our Technology Alliance Program, we're excited to broaden our ecosystem of SDN partnerships and provide a path for future integration and interoperability efforts."
Mobixell Seamless Access is a converged mobile data traffic solution designed to support existing and future generations of mobile Internet and mobile broadband services. The platform sits at the core of the mobile data network allowing robust, centralized, and intelligent decision-making to be applied to all types of mobile data traffic. The platform enables mobile operators to achieve overall network efficiency, Web and video consumption, as well as data services monetization, while simultaneously improving end-user experience and reducing operators' total cost of ownership (TCO). Seamless Access provides intelligent optimization techniques for media and video, including behavioral based optimization, content and device aware transcoding, and network aware optimization (dynamic bit rate adaptation and automatic cell congestion detection). This intrinsic flexibility provides the opportunity to more comprehensively monetize traffic and also ensures a handling of traffic that best matches cost with revenue.
Mobixell will be exhibiting its Seamless Access solution at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona from 14th to 17th February. Mobixell will be in the Hospitality Suite, Hall 1 Level 1, S65. To arrange a meeting at the show get in touch with Mobixell.
About Mobixell:
Mobixell Networks is a global provider of rich media, mobile Internet and broadband solutions. These solutions enable mobile operators to achieve their 'least cost, smartest pipe' strategy by intelligently managing surging mobile data and video traffic, while giving subscribers an exceptional user experience. Mobixell has more than 350 deployments, including Verizon, Vodafone, Bharti, Orange, and Telefonica, providing specially adapted services in mobile Internet, video and TV, and mobile messaging. Founded in late 2000, Mobixell is a U.S.-based company with additional offices in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, India, China, and Israel. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.mobixell.com.
GENTAG, Inc. Announces First Fully Integrated NFC Cell Phone for Consumer Diagnostics and Social Networks Apps
WASHINGTON, EINDHOVEN, Netherlands and HUIZHOU, China, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GENTAG, Inc. and its partners are pleased to announce the commercial availability of a low-cost near field communication (NFC) cell phone for RFID sensor applications, including consumer diagnostics. The technology integrates NXP's PN544 NFC IC technology with the full open ISO NFC spectrum and was co-developed in Asia in collaboration with NXP and other partners. It is directly compatible with the disposable NFC sensors and devices produced by GENTAG and therefore can be "bundled" with specific diagnostic kits or sensor markets. The phone is also directly compatible with NFC - Facebook type social network applications (direct phone-to-phone data exchanges).
This low-cost cell phone will be about one fourth the cost of a current "smart" NFC cell phone and is specifically targeted to the needs of people who are concerned only with basic voice communication, mobile payments, social networks, and diagnostics using a low-cost mobile wireless device. "We believe this combination of wireless technologies creates immediate global market opportunities for us in Asia, Europe, South and North America and India," announced Dr. John P. Peeters the founder of GENTAG. "We plan to rapidly follow the release of this first phone with an NFC tablet and new types of Android-based cell phones, and we look forward to an expanded collaboration with NXP."
"NFC is a unique technology beneficial for consumers," said Charles Dachs, director marketing and product management, mobile transactions, NXP Semiconductors. "GENTAG's work to bring the technology to low-cost cell phone markets, offers great potential to the telemedicine applications. NFC will allow healthcare professionals to monitor their patients' health remotely, introducing over-the-counter technologies directly to consumer cell phones."
The cell phone is available for distribution worldwide via selected wireless or distribution partners under a licensing agreement with GENTAG. Volume production is anticipated for March 2011.
For distribution, costs, and patent coverage please contact:
US: John Peeters +01-240-994-2236
Europe: Marc Bense +31-23-543-1015
China: Herman Lu +86-592-5109-301
About GENTAG
GENTAG, Inc. is a technology development company focusing on the creation of innovative, low-cost, wireless sensor technologies based on cell phones. The company owns a unique intellectual property portfolio relating to cell-phone sensor combinations, geolocation technologies and wireless sensor networks and was awarded the 2008 Frost & Sullivan's 2008 North American Award for Technology Innovation.
Virtela Announces Largest 3G/4G Wireless Global Footprint for Managed Enterprise Network Services
Provides Enterprises with Rapid Deployment and Diverse Options for Primary and Backup Networks in More than 70 Countries
Key Enterprise Benefits:
- Ease of business: global coverage, 24x7 support, single invoice for all services
- Maximum performance: optimized routing across Virtela's multi-carrier overlay network
- Assured performance: single unified Service Level Agreement (SLA) for all services globally
DENVER, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtela, the world's largest independent managed network, security and cloud services company, today announced the world's broadest coverage for managed enterprise 3G/4G wireless network services, available in more than 70 countries across North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Virtela's Managed 3G/4G Wireless Network Service delivers the highest performance and resiliency for enterprise networking requirements, leveraging the company's unique global overlay network architecture that integrates the best local, regional and global service provider networks.
As businesses seek to improve both business agility and continuity, they need a variety of network options to be able to quickly connect or back up remote offices around the globe without sacrificing performance or uptime. Virtela's Managed 3G/4G Wireless Network Service gives enterprises another tool in their arsenal, allowing remote sites to connect securely and effectively to corporate resources with high speed wireless networks that can be activated in as quickly as 24 hours. This is a compelling solution for remote, mobile or temporary sites where wired network service options are not feasible.
According to a recent Gartner report, "3G cellular technology is a valuable addition to conventional WAN access technologies, and provides the most value in use cases involving rapid deployment, supporting temporary or hard-to-reach locations, and diversified backup requirements." (1)
Customers can leverage the Virtela Managed 3G/4G Wireless Network Service as primary connections or in conjunction with existing wired enterprise data networks for multiple layers of redundancy. Wireless service provides a strong alternative for backup connectivity, as it provides a physically diverse option in the event that a wired circuit path is compromised. Virtela's Managed 3G/4G Wireless Network Services are backed by the same unique global SLAs used across its entire portfolio of managed network services, covering key metrics such as installation, availability, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and billing accuracy.
"Having the option of Virtela's high-speed wireless service as an onramp to our enterprise network has been a lifesaver for quickly connecting remote branch offices and for locations with inferior last mile infrastructure," said Kirk Allen, director of information services for Shaklee Corporation. "Although our initial intent was to leverage 3G as a temporary solution, in some locations we've left it in place as a permanent connection due to its strong performance."
In addition to offering customers the greatest breadth of global 3G/4G wireless-based enterprise connectivity, Virtela delivers unparalleled end-to-end performance via its unique multi-carrier overlay network architecture. Customers of the Virtela Managed 3G/4G Wireless Network Service seamlessly connect via a single "hop" to the nearest Virtela Local Cloud Center (LCC), immediately benefiting from intelligent best-path routing and automatic failover within the Virtela Enterprise Services Cloud (ESC), giving them an inherently higher performing and more resilient service compared to traditional carrier networks.
When using Virtela wireless network services, customers gain additional benefit through leveraging Virtela as their single point of contact for expert design, implementation and 24x7 monitoring and management worldwide. Customers can also leverage the VirtelaView online portal for customized end-to-end visibility and control of their Virtela-managed solutions, including wireless network services. This is in contrast to the traditional enterprise approach of managing multiple individual carriers and having to interface with a variety of design, support and management resources.
"Empowering our global customers with secure, fast, and reliable network connectivity has always been a top priority, and our high-speed managed 3G/4G wireless network service continues this tradition of setting the industry pace for global reach and innovative services," said Virtela vice president of global access strategy, Andy Funk. "No other service provider offers as many network options, in as many places as close to the customer, with the same level of performance guarantee, as Virtela does today."
Virtela offers managed 3G/4G wireless network services to enterprise customers through integration of wireless services from multiple service provider partners worldwide. This offering creates new revenue streams for Virtela's wireless service provider partners. For information on participating in Virtela's Preferred Partner Program, visit http://www.virtela.net/partners.
About Virtela
Virtela Technology Services Incorporated is the world's largest independent managed network, security and cloud services company. Virtela offers an award-winning suite of services - including managed networks, security, application acceleration and proactive infrastructure management - to mid-market and Fortune 500 customers around the world. Virtela offers unparalleled geographic reach to more than 190 countries through its partnerships with more than 500 carriers.
Virtela is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with globally distributed Network Operations Centers in the U.S., India and the Philippines. For more information, please call +1 (720) 475-4000 or visit http://www.virtela.net.
(1)Gartner, Inc., Using 3G Cellular as a WAN Access Technology, September 2010.
SOURCE Virtela
Virtela
CONTACT: Jane Morrissey of Virtela , +1-720-475-4012, jmorrissey@virtela.net
Broadcom Announces Smartphone Baseband Chip with HSPA+ Cellular Modem and Merlyn(TM) Applications Processor Capable of 1080p Video and Graphics
New Smartphone Baseband Integrates Merlyn(TM) Dual ARM Cortex A9 Apps Processing, Unrivaled Multimedia Performance, and HSPA+ Modem
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced a new baseband processor for affordable and high performance smartphones. The new BCM28150 HSPA+ baseband integrates a Broadcom® Merlyn(TM) applications processor with the latest VideoCore® IV mobile multimedia/graphics technology. This new baseband offers customers one of the highest performance, smallest footprint size and lowest power smartphone solutions available for Android(TM) and other open operating systems.
Broadcom's new Merlyn applications processor technology is integrated into the BCM28150. Merlyn processors combine ARM Cortex A9 class processors with Broadcom's high performance low latency bus architecture and world class multimedia to create a scalable processing engine for all future Broadcom basebands targeted at smartphone applications.
The accompanying reference platform includes the 40 nanometer (40nm) BCM28150 HSPA+ system-on-a-chip (SoC) smartphone processer, the BCM2091 radio frequency IC, the BCM59056 advanced power management unit (PMU) with charger and audio support, and a full complement of Broadcom's world-class connectivity technologies. Broadcom will be demonstrating its new BCM28150 smartphone processor reference design at next week's 2011 Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona, Spain, from February 14th through February 17th.
Highlights/Key Facts:
-- The BCM28150 HSPA+ baseband processor integrates the Broadcom Merlyn
applications processor technology, providing an optimal combination of
high performance and low power applications and multimedia processing
power for smartphones. Key features of the BCM28150 SoC include:
-- Dual ARM Cortex(TM) A9 cores at 1.1 GHz frequencies that incorporate
the ARM Neon(TM) 128-bit SIMD (single instruction, multiple data)
engine, which is vitally important for delivering flexible, powerful
acceleration and low power operation for consumer multimedia
applications such as Adobe® Flash®.
-- An integrated HSPA+ release 8 category 14 modem that supports 21
Megabits per second (Mbps) of downstream connectivity, as well as
Class 33 EDGE support for greater flexibility and worldwide roaming.
-- Broadcom's industry-leading VideoCore IV with vector processing unit
(VPU) offering a 'third processing core' for offloading MHz from the
Cortex A9 cores, reducing power consumption while improving the
Android user interface experience. VideoCore's high performance
graphics engine supports powerful shaders and over 1Gpx/s fill rates
and can render 3D mobile games natively at up to 1080p resolution at
high frame rates which, in combination with a HDMI output, allows a
console-quality gaming experience on large screen HDTVs.
-- Advanced imaging with support for 20Mpx sensors and multiple camera
inputs for stereoscopic (3D) capture and gesture recognition with
advanced ISP feature support (red eye, face tracking, smile
detection, etc.).
-- A small 12x12 PoP memory package.
-- The BCM21850 baseband reference platform has been tailored to deliver
the most advanced smartphone features along with built-in HSPA+
connectivity, enabled entirely with Broadcom silicon to ensure the
highest level of integration and seamless functionality across its
various components.
-- Installed with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and support for popular
audio and video codecs, including VP8 and Vorbis audio for support
of HTML5.
-- Other platform features include:
-- 4.3-inch WVGA TFT LCD with capacitive touch screen
-- 1080p30 camcorder using Broadcom's integrated ISP
-- Simultaneous LCD and 1080p60 HDMI output with 3D graphics
-- High quality 3D gaming and graphics at 1Gpx/s
-- Blu-ray-quality 1080p60 video playback at very low power levels
-- 12 megapixel camera imaging (up to 20Mpx)
-- Release 8 Category 14 (21 Mbps) HSPA+ modem support
-- The reference platform also incorporates Broadcom's industry-leading
wireless connectivity technology:
-- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and other connectivity options are
pre-integrated into the platform, enabling OEMs to efficiently add
best-in-class wireless technologies and expanded functionality for
next generation smartphones.
-- BCM4329 for best-in-class integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and FM
technologies
-- BCM47511 GPS transceiver with integrated support for GLONASS,
providing a high-performance solution with access to the widest
possible constellation of satellites for improved location
performance
-- Broadcom's InConcert® co-existence technology is also featured
within the Merlyn platform, applying interference mitigation
techniques to make Broadcom's leading wireless technologies work
better together and with less interference.
Supporting Quotes:
Rafael Sotomayor, Marketing Vice President, Broadcom's Mobile Baseband Line of Business:
"Broadcom is one of the few technology companies that can bring together all the key market proven, advanced technologies required for smartphones that will capture the imaginations of mainstream consumers. Our BCM21850 processor and its Broadstone(TM) reference platform make it easier than ever for OEMs to bring to market all the smartphone features that people want in an affordable handset designs."
Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.
Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2010 revenue of $6.82 billion, holds more than 4,800 U.S. and 2,000 foreign patents, and has more than 7,800 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.
A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.
Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the demand for high performance applications processors for multimedia and smartphone applications, our position in those markets, and the timing of volume production for new BCM28150baseband reference platform. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with its new BCM28150baseband reference platform include, but are not limited to:
-- the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt
Broadcom's products and technologies in the HSDPA Android space;
-- trends in mobile markets in various geographic regions, including
seasonality in sales of consumer products into which our products are
incorporated;
-- the gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order;
-- the volume of our product sales and pricing concessions on volume sales;
and
-- competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the
resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo, InConcert® and VideoCore®, Merlyn(TM) and Broadstone(TM) 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.
Contacts
Trade Press Investor Relations
Henry Rael Chris Zegarelli
Public Relations Manager Director, Investor Relations
949-926-5734 949-926-7567
hrael@broadcom.com czegarel@broadcom.com
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CONTACT: Trade Press, Henry Rael, Public Relations Manager, +1-949-926-5734, hrael@broadcom.com, Investor Relations, Chris Zegarelli, Director, Investor Relations, +1-949-926-7567, czegarel@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom Corporation
BabyFirst Launches BabyU: the First of Its Kind Online Destination Specifically For Babies and Toddlers
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BabyFirst, the leading cable and satellite channel dedicated to providing innovative and inspiring content for babies, toddlers and their families, announces the launch of BabyU, the most comprehensive online learning destination for babies and toddlers under age three.
BabyU can be found on http://www.babyfirsttv.com beginning February 9, 2011. Designed by child development and educational psychology experts, BabyU was created to instill the idea that computers are useful for more than just entertainment for babies and toddlers. BabyU aims to 1) inspire children's curiosity through introductions to numbers, language, art and music, 2) provide entry into the exciting world of computers, and 3) explore critical thinking skills.
"We created BabyU as a safe, online destination for young children, designed to enhance the relationship between toddlers and their parents," said Sharon Rechter, Co- Founder of BabyFirst. "As our culture becomes more intertwined with digital media, even the youngest of children are logging on, and we wanted to give these children - and their parents - a destination that engages and inspires in an age-appropriate manner."
BabyU's play-based activities focus on introducing important building blocks in: Numbers and Math, Language and Vocabulary, and Art and Music. The activities are constructed in a way that meets a child's abilities and limited attention span. Each activity, 5-7 minutes long, is comprised of a series of progressive components: introduction to the theme, exercise, video clip, another exercise and a rhymed summary.
"Part of our content, such as the 'I Can Sign' show, has already been shown by an independent university research study to contribute to the learning experience of young children and is age-appropriate to the toddlers of today," said BabyFirst's educational psychologist Dr. Todd Eller, Ph.D. "With BabyU, BabyFirst is making its content even more interactive. I believe this content can help get kids preschool-ready and enhance their learning experiences outside of the home."
BabyU is a subscription-based service with an introductory price of $3.99 or an annual fee of $19.99, which includes two free BabyFirstTV DVDs (for North American residents). Existing BabyFirstTV channel subscribers pay only $1.99 per month.
About BabyFirst
BabyFirst is the leading, commercial-free, 24/7 network for young children and their parents. Working closely with an extensive network of renowned authorities in every area of early childhood psychology and education, BabyFirst is a trusted, age-appropriate network throughout the world. In February, 2011, BabyFirst launched BabyU, the first interactive online site designed for babies and toddlers 18 months - 3 years. BabyFirst is currently available to more than 50 million households in 35 countries including the top five U.S. satellite and cable operators. BabyFirst is included in the basic package on Dish Network and available as a premium service via DIRECTV, Time-Warner, Comcast and Charter. BabyFirst is committed to creating a commercial-free, nurturing and interactive environment by offering an ever-changing lineup of quality content. For more info: http://www.babyfirsttv.com.
SOURCE BabyFirst
BabyFirst
CONTACT: Kelly Vogt Campbell, +1-310-860-0806, kelly@inkprgroup.com, for BabyFirst
Quantance Introduces Power Management Controller Featuring qBoost(TM) Technology
New Q1005 Chip Enables Industry's Fastest Data Uploads and Enhanced High Speed Data Coverage on 3G and 4G Networks
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantance Inc., a fabless semiconductor company with patented innovations in mobile power amplifier (PA) power management, today introduced the Q1005 Power Management Controller for radio frequency (RF) PAs. Featuring the company's innovative qBoost(TM) technology, the Q1005 dramatically improves the performance of PAs for 3G and 4G data communication. Smartphones, tablets, data cards and other high-speed data devices that use the Q1005 to boost PA performance can:
-- Deliver up to three times faster data speeds;
-- Improve data coverage across 75 percent of a typical cell;
-- Work more reliably when the antenna is blocked or detuned by the user's
hand or head; and
-- Achieve longer battery life and eliminate overheating.
Quantance's qBoost technology is the industry's only RF power management solution for mobile devices that simultaneously combines efficient, high-speed power conversion with localized, self-contained, closed-loop feedback. The qBoost technology uses several patented innovations to significantly boost PA output power, improve PA efficiency, increase the PA tolerance to antenna mismatch and dramatically extend the PA's operating frequency range.
"This new chip, featuring our proprietary qBoost technology, delivers exciting improvements in network performance as well as device operation," said Vikas Vinayak, Quantance's CEO. "With our chip, mobile devices can achieve blazing fast data uploads and enhanced high speed data coverage that will impress consumers. At the same time, qBoost helps eliminate the nagging issues that seem to plague most of today's popular devices like poor battery life, overheating and antenna problems."
"qBoost is not a polar modulation scheme, nor a power tracking scheme that uses look-up tables and requires burdensome calibration," said Serge Drogi, Quantance's CTO. "Instead, qBoost is a self-contained, self-aligned, efficient PA management system utilizing ultra-fast power conversion and RF closed loop feedback that is designed specifically for mobile devices, and outperforms these other PA power management schemes."
The Q1005 supports four frequency bands in different combinations of high band and low band operation. As a result, a single Q1005 brings these benefits to just about all frequency band configurations - from single-band systems to quad-band systems - used by carriers around the world. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with common RF front-end transmit circuits and requires minimal connections, no special software or firmware, and no calibration, leaving the original RF transmit circuit architecture virtually unchanged. The Quad Flat No Lead (QFN) package makes it easy to access on RF circuit boards. The Serial Port Interface (SPI) and Universal Asynchronous Receive Transmit (UART) interfaces offer flexibility for baseband software integration. Additionally, simple configuration and performance tuning software allows the solution to be easily optimized on a platform-by-platform basis.
Samples of the Q1005 will be available in March 2011.
About Quantance
Quantance is a venture-backed analog/RF semiconductor start-up based in Silicon Valley founded on the premise of designing an RF and power management system that harvests the efficiency benefits of power supply modulation at the power amplifier for high peak to average radio signals. With its patented innovations in RF transmit chain efficiency, the company's innovative qBoost technology maximizes the peak power, efficiency, linearity, and mismatch tolerance of smartphones, tablets, data cards, and other mobile wireless devices capable of high speed data applications on 3G, 3.5G and 4G networks. For more information, please visit http://www.quantance.com.
Visa Program Encourages Merchant Adoption of EMV Chip as Path Toward Dynamic Authentication
U.S. Excluded from International Program Due to Uncertainty Surrounding New Debit Card Regulations
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa announced today a new Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance program that will fuel dynamic data authentication through the continued merchant deployment of EMV-compatible chip terminals capable of processing either contact or both contact and contactless payments.
An industry first, Visa's Technology Innovation Program (TIP), will eliminate the requirement that eligible merchants annually validate their compliance with the PCI DSS for any year in which at least 75 percent of the merchant's Visa transactions originate from chip-enabled terminals. To qualify, terminals must be enabled for contact or dual contact and contactless interface chip acceptance. All merchants outside of the United States are eligible and may begin qualifying for the new program from March 31, 2011. Visa Europe has announced a similar program.
"Visa has repeatedly underscored the need for authentication solutions to move to dynamic data technologies such as EMV chip," said Ellen Richey, Chief Enterprise Risk Officer, Visa Inc. "Although Visa's global fraud rate remains at an all-time low of less than 6 pennies out of every $100 transacted, we believe the future of security lies in dynamic data. Our experience suggests that as markets move to chip they become less vulnerable to counterfeit fraud and, ultimately, to mass data compromise attacks."
Despite industry interest in chip and dynamic data authentication, the program is not currently available in the United States because recent debit card regulation has cast uncertainty in the marketplace.
"With the United States facing government price controls on debit and restrictive routing and exclusivity rules, it is not feasible or appropriate to drive the market toward major infrastructure investments, especially in an environment where financial institutions could lose billions in revenue as a result of the regulation," said Bill Sheedy, Group Executive for the Americas, Visa Inc.(1) "With such a dramatic potential for revenue loss, financial institutions will likely curtail investments in future innovations."
International merchants may qualify for the program if they have either previously validated PCI DSS compliance, or provided a plan to come into compliance, and if they have not been involved in a recent material breach of cardholder data. Merchants involved in a compromise will be eligible for participation subject to subsequent PCI DSS compliance validation. Merchants that do not meet the program's EMV terminalization requirements, including merchants whose transaction volume is primarily from eCommerce and MO/TO acceptance channels, are still required to validate their PCI DSS compliance annually in accordance with Visa compliance programs. Qualifying merchants must continue to protect any sensitive data that remains in their care by ensuring their systems do not store track data, security codes or Personal Identification Numbers (PINs), and that they continue to adhere to the PCI DSS standards as applicable. More details about the program, including a full list of eligibility requirements, are available at Visa.com/CISP.
"EMV chip is a proven technology platform that can offer the industry the ability to facilitate dynamic data as well as enable payment innovations," said Jim McCarthy, global head of product, Visa Inc. "In addition, merchant adoption of dual interface contact/contactless terminals will support the emergence of near field communication (NFC) payment form factors, including mobile devices."
Background
As a result of increased focus on data security, the commercialization of new security technologies such as encryption and tokenization, and growing global EMV chip adoption, many merchants are seeking guidance to ensure they are investing for the future when they upgrade their acceptance environments. Because Visa recognizes the security benefits of dynamic authentication, enabled by chip, it is offering tangible benefits to merchants who shift or expand their POS infrastructure to become chip enabled. As part of the terminal refresh cycle or when incorporating new security technology like encryption or tokenization, Visa encourages all merchants to move toward dynamic data through the adoption of dual contact/contactless terminals.
Globally, Visa continues to support a range of cardholder verification methods (CVMs) including signature, PIN and no-signature for low-value, low-risk transactions, maintaining interoperability across those methods with technical standards, business rules and compliance programs. PIN usage will continue to depend on merchant terminal adoption, issuer activation and cardholder choice at the point of sale.
Layered Approach to Data Security
Visa has taken a comprehensive and layered approach to payments security with a dual focus: protecting card data wherever it is found in the payment eco-system, and making strategic investments in technologies that enable stakeholders to respond to compromises and prevent fraud. Examples include:
-- Data Protection
-- Drive global PCI DSS compliance. More than 76 percent of the world's
largest retailers have validated compliance with the security
standard.
-- Execute an effort to ensure that merchants do not store prohibited
data elements, including card security codes and PIN data. Today,
almost all Level 1 and 2 merchants globally have conformed to this
practice.
-- Support the adoption of contact EMV chip to introduce dynamic data
used for authentication, thereby reducing data available for
fraudulent use.
-- Publish best practices on PAN elimination/truncation, tokenization
and encryption, which are available at Visa.com/CISP.
-- Technology Investments
-- Develop the 3D-Secure payment infrastructure that is the backbone of
Verified by Visa and is now used by American Express, JCB and
MasterCard to facilitate dynamic authentication.
-- Innovate network technology such as Visa Advanced Authorization,
which uses transactional data to provide an instant risk-score to
card issuers - right in the authorization message.
-- Invest in CyberSource to deliver best-in-class fraud management
services globally. CyberSource's suite of products provides online
retailers with tools to better manage and stop fraud before it
happens.
Visa will provide technical guidance over the coming months to further support merchants, acquirers, processors and issuers as they consider adopting EMV chip technology.
About Visa Inc.: Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world's most advanced processing networks--VisaNet--that is capable of handling more than 20,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com.
(1) "The US debit market and the Durbin Amendment: Worse than the worst case scenario," report by Oliver Wyman Financial Services, December 22, 2010.
SOURCE Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
CONTACT: Jay Hopkins, for Visa Inc., CRC Public Relations, +1-703-683-5004, ext. 107, jhopkins@crcpublicrelations.com; or Sandra Chu, Visa Inc., +1-415-932-2564, globalmedia@visa.com
Broadcom's New Smartphone Chip Delivers Android(TM) with Advanced Graphics at an Affordable Price Point
40nm Baseband Processor Features Powerful ARM Cortex(TM) A9 Applications Processing for a Superior Android Smartphone Experience
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced a new 3G baseband processor that integrates a powerful ARM Cortex(TM) A9 processor with high-end 3D graphics support and advanced processing for mass-market Android(TM) handsets. Manufactured in the advanced 40 nanometer (40nm) CMOS process, the new Broadcom® BCM21654 HSPA processor provides mainstream smartphones with superior graphics and user interface performance that rivals high-end devices. It also includes built-in support for Android 2.3 and future releases.
A complete Android smartphone platform solution is available by combining the BCM21654 baseband processor with other Broadcom products, including:
-- The BCM2091 radio frequency (RF) IC,
-- The BCM59039 advanced power management unit (PMU) with charger and audio
support, and
-- a full complement of Broadcom's world-class connectivity devices,
including the BCM4329 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/FM combo chip and the recently
announced BCM47511 GPS chip with GPS + GLONASS support.
This powerful processor is the first to bring Cortex A9 processing power and extensive connectivity support into low cost 3G Android handsets.
Highlights/Key Facts:
-- The same features that have made high-end smartphones widely popular are
also driving demand for a more affordable tier of handsets with similar
capabilities. Features such as the ability to run apps, view and share
media, and enjoy a dynamic touch-screen experience are now required at
lower price points.
-- This new baseband platform will enable handsets that satisfy a
broader consumer demand for smartphones, with lower smartphone price
points that will help drive increased data plan subscribers while
enabling growth in data traffic and ARPU (average revenue per user)
among cellular operators.
-- Building on the industry leading capabilities of the BCM21553
baseband, the BCM21654 brings even more powerful performance to the
mainstream of the smartphone segment.
-- The Broadcom BCM21654 baseband processor for Android smartphones
includes the following advanced features:
-- Best-in-class ARM Cortex A9 processor for superior applications
processing and advanced user interface support along with an ARM
Cortex R4 communications processor.
-- An integrated 3G HSPA modem that supports 7.2 Megabits per second
(Mbps) of downstream connectivity, 5.8 Mbps upstream, as well as
Class 32 EDGE support for greater flexibility and worldwide roaming.
-- Dual-SIM capabilities that allow consumers to use the same handset
for two different phone numbers or accounts, enabling applications
such as access to work and personal cellular calls with one handset.
-- The popular VideoCore® IV mobile multimedia processor core that
delivers high-end smartphone capabilities:
-- 30 frames per second (fps) of playback and supports full-rate
video standards such as H.264 at high-quality VGA resolution
-- An industry leading 3D graphics engine that enables up to 20
million triangles per second
-- A 12 megapixel (JPEG) camera
-- Support for 16 million colors, up to WVGA, and dual-displays
-- Broadcom's complete connectivity suite that features
industry-leading Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS solutions, all supported
by InConcert® technology that makes these various radio
technologies work better together and with less interference.
Supporting Quotes:
Rafael Sotomayor, Marketing Vice President, Broadcom's Mobile Baseband Line of Business:
"With consumers increasingly seeking out affordable handsets that deliver the optimal smartphone experience, Broadcom is packing more processing power into its baseband system-on-a-chip processor solutions to meet this need. Our new Android smartphone processor will enable top-tier graphics and faster user interface performance at mass market price points that will help to drive adoption of this platform."
Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything® .
Broadcom, one of the world's largest fabless communications semiconductor companies, with 2010 revenue of $6.82 billion, holds more than 4,800 U.S. and 2,000 foreign patents, and has more than 7,800 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.
A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at http://www.broadcom.com.
Cautions regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
All statements included or incorporated by reference in this release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the demand for advanced graphics and high performance applications processing for Android smartphone applications, our position in those markets, and the timing of volume production for Broadcom's new BCM21654 Android smartphone processor. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Important factors that may cause such a difference for Broadcom in connection with its new BCM21654 Android smartphone processor include, but are not limited to:
-- the rate at which our present and future customers and end-users adopt
Broadcom's products and technologies in the HSDPA Android space;
-- trends in mobile markets in various geographic regions, including
seasonality in sales of consumer products into which our products are
incorporated;
-- the gain or loss of a key customer, design win or order;
-- the volume of our product sales and pricing concessions on volume sales;
and
-- competitive pressures and other factors such as the qualification,
availability and pricing of competing products and technologies and the
resulting effects on sales and pricing of our products.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss the foregoing risks as well as other important risk factors that could contribute to such differences or otherwise affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of this date. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.
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Contacts
Trade Press Investor Relations
Henry Rael Chris Zegarelli
Public Relations Manager Director, Investor Relations
949-926-5734 949-926-7567
hrael@broadcom.com czegarel@broadcom.com
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CONTACT: Trade Press, Henry Rael, Public Relations Manager, +1-949-926-5734, hrael@broadcom.com, or Investor Relations, Chris Zegarelli, Director, Investor Relations, +1-949-926-7567, czegarel@broadcom.com, both of Broadcom Corporation
Cellfire and Location Labs Partner for First Ever Location Driven Grocery Coupons
No More Forgetting Coupons with Real-Time Geofencing Alerts
SAN JOSE, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital coupons have simplified the way consumers search and redeem coupons. Starting today, consumers will be able to receive real-time alerts on available coupons when they are near a store. Cellfire Inc. today announced a partnership with Location Labs, the leading provider of mobile location-as-a-service infrastructure and applications, for its Store Alerts feature in the new Cellfire iPhone and Android applications. The feature sends real-time alerts about available coupons whenever users are physically near one of their preferred grocery stores, selectable from within Cellfire's network of 5,000 grocery locations. This capability is a first in the grocery couponing industry.
"Our Geofencing technology, as part of our Sparkle(TM) Platform, introduces another layer of intelligence making mobile applications more targeted and relevant, for both consumers and brands," said Akash Agarwal, SVP Platform Products at Location Labs. "Cellfire is a leader in digital couponing and we're excited to provide precise, next-generation location capabilities for this grocery industry first."
Cellfire allows consumers to access grocery coupons easily from their favorite brands using their mobile phone. Selected grocery coupons are immediately loaded to the grocery savings card and applied automatically at checkout. To start saving and receiving Store Alerts, consumers can download the Cellfire mobile application at the Apple App Store, the Android Market, or go to the http://www.cellfire.com browser from their cell phone. Once the Store Alerts capability is turned on, consumers automatically begin to receive coupon reminders when they are physically near their selected stores. Consumers can choose the conditions and the store locations where they would like to receive Store Alerts.
"We're always looking for ways to make mobile couponing a more convenient and relevant experience for our users and location is a perfect context," said Paul Stanley, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management for Cellfire. "With Store Alerts, consumers won't forget about any new and saved offers. More importantly, this feature increases the potential for brands and grocers to influence the actual consumer purchasing decisions in-store."
Cellfire is using Location Labs' Sparkle(TM) Platform, a next-generation mobile location, controls, and security platform. The Cellfire application does not record location information and is only used to trigger the Store Alerts capability.
About Cellfire®
Cellfire is the leading provider of electronic and mobile coupon solutions in the U.S. The company provides merchants and brands an interactive, targeted, and secure solution to reach and engage customers anytime, anywhere with the device of choice. Cellfire offers consumers convenient savings from leading brands, grocers, and other retailers at over 5,000 locations nationwide. Cellfire users can find coupons through the Web at cellfire.com, or anywhere on-the-go with Cellfire's award-winning mobile application. Cellfire is a free service, although standard data or usage charges may apply when using the program with a mobile device, depending on the carrier or data plan. Founded in 2005, Cellfire is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. For more information, visit http://www.cellfire.com.
About Location Labs
Location Labs is the leader in mobile location-as-a-service with consumer products that enhance the personal safety of millions of users and a location platform that enables 2,000+ developers to build their own rich location based applications.
The company operates the world's most successful mobile location-based personal safety service, powering nearly a dozen products for Tier 1 carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. Recent accolades include: 2010 Inc. 500 list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies and San Francisco Business Journal's "Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies".
The company has raised $26MM in venture financing from Draper Fisher Jurvetson, BlueRun Ventures (formerly Nokia Venture Partners), QUALCOMM Ventures, Intel Capital, and Mitsui Ventures. More information: http://www.LocationLabs.com
Meet Location Labs at Mobile World Congress; Pavilion AV90, Feb 14-17, 2011
SOURCE Cellfire Inc.
Cellfire Inc.
CONTACT: Mary Placido of GolinHarris, +1-415-318-4375, mplacido@golinharris.com, for Cellfire; or Michelle van Kriedt of PerkettPR, +1-415-877-0230, locationlabs@perkettpr.com, for Location Labs
iPhone 4 rechargeable external battery case available for pre-order
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- mophie(TM) today announced it is accepting pre-orders for a new juice pack air designed with dual compatibility for the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4. The light-weight and ultra-thin external rechargeable battery case best known for virtually doubling the battery life of the iPhone on one charge is also widely recognized for its fresh design and first-class components. Honored at this year's CES with an Innovations Design and Engineering Award in the portable power category, the juice pack air is a must-have power solution for Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 owner's alike.
The dual compatible juice pack air can be pre-ordered on http://www.mophie.com for $79.95 with an expected ship date of Monday, February 28. The juice pack air for Verizon and AT&T is being sold in soft-touch black with a brushed silver band, with soft-touch red and glossy white versions expected in late March.
"The addition of the Verizon iPhone is exciting because it opens up a huge market that is untapped," says Susan Schedel, mophie's vice president of sales and marketing. "mophie's passion is creating power solutions that give Apple fans an enhanced user experience and solve the battery challenge that on the go users face every day. We are excited to announce a solution that is compatible with both Verizon and AT&T iPhones and for a new audience of Verizon customers to experience the benefits of the juice pack air."
Key features and benefits of the juice pack air for the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 include:
-- juice pack Legacy-With more than one million juice pack units sold
to-date, mophie cases have been made for every iPhone and iPod touch
form factor since the devices' debut and was the first-ever "Works with
iPhone" battery case
-- The Ultimate Power Solution- Packing a 1500mAh rechargeable lithium
polymer battery, the juice pack air delivers an incredible amount of
"juice" in an ultra-thin, light weight case, virtually doubling the
battery life of the iPhone 4 on one charge
-- Protection with Style - Delivers complete device protection from bangs,
bumps and drops without sacrificing style! Sleek, ergonomic design
features a soft-touch rubberized finish in black with a brushed silver
band that mirrors the aesthetic of the iPhone 4 itself
-- Acoustic Sound Enhancement - The case design acts as a virtual speaker
box, redirecting sound from the bottom of the iPhone 4 to the front,
resulting in a richer, fuller sound quality
-- 4 Light LED Battery Status Indicator - An integrated LED status
indicator tells you exactly how much "juice" is left and also displays
how much time remains during the charging process
-- Standby/Charging Switch - Features a simple toggle switch allows for
standby and charging mode so you only have to use the juice pack air
battery when you need it
-- Charge and Sync Feature - No need to remove your juice pack ever, as
this well thought out device allows customers to charge and sync with
the iPhone in the juice pack
For additional information regarding the mophie suite of power solutions for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, please visit http://www.mophie.com.
About mophie
mophie is a California-based, award-winning designer and manufacturer of mobile intelligent devices and accessories. It is widely recognized and highly acclaimed for its creative designs and innovative solutions. mophie is the proud developer of the juice pack, the first "Works With iPhone" portable battery solution certified by Apple Inc. All of mophie's products are developed to address real consumer and business needs and are seamless integrations of industrial, electronic, software and artistic designs. Its products are available in Apple stores, AT&T stores, Best Buy stores and on http://www.mophie.com and http://www.amazon.com. Follow mophie on Twitter at twitter.com/mophielovesyou or on Facebook at facebook.com/mophielovesyou
Walmart to Offer iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless Network in Stores Starting Feb. 10
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart (NYSE: WMT) today announced that iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network will be available in select Walmart stores starting Feb. 10, 2011.
"We're excited to bring iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network, one the most anticipated mobile phone launches in recent history, to Walmart customers," said Gary Severson, senior vice president, Home Entertainment, Walmart U.S. "As customers continue to embrace smart phone technology, we've added nearly 20 smart phone models to our assortment, including the new Verizon Wireless iPhone 4."
iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network will be available at nearly 600 of the retailer's in-store wireless areas starting at $199 for the 16GB model. Walmart will offer a variety of iPhone 4 accessories including cases, car chargers, wraps, and hands free accessories from variety of accessory manufacturers. Walmart currently carries the AT&T iPhone 4 in select stores nationwide.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) or "Walmart," serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 8,800 retail units under 59 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $405 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine's 2010 Most Admired Companies survey. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://www.walmartstores.com and on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/Walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
Pelican Imaging Unveils Revolutionary Approach to Smartphone Cameras, Announces Three Technical Advisory Board Members
Company Attracts Renowned Experts in Development of Computational Array Cameras
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pelican Imaging Corporation, a venture-backed pioneer in computational imaging, today announced that it has developed the first prototype array camera for mobile devices. In addition, the company has announced its Technical Advisory Board comprised of three leading experts in computational imaging. The members are Professor Marc Levoy, Professor Shree K. Nayar and Dr. Bedabrata Pain.
The Technical Advisory Board leverages several decades of experience in helping guide Pelican Imaging's pioneering work building the industry's thinnest high-resolution camera, targeting smartphones and tablets.
"We are excited about attracting some of the foremost experts to Pelican's Technical Advisory Board. This relationship gives us a collaborative forum that leverages their unique insights and maximizes the potential of our architecture," said Kartik Venkataraman, CTO and co-founder of Pelican Imaging.
Pelican Imaging has developed a computational camera array architecture and fundamental intellectual property with 12 pending patent applications in array optics, sensors and image reconstruction algorithms. Pelican's camera improves upon image and video quality while allowing for thinner smartphones. New applications are also enabled by introducing features such as 3-D depth, gesture control, and the ability for users to interact with the image before and after capturing the shot.
"What Pelican has developed represents a paradigm shift in imaging and video that has the potential to overcome many of the inherent limitations of mobile cameras," said Professor Shree Nayar of Columbia University. "Pelican's expertise in optics, architecture and software algorithms uniquely positions the company to bring computational imaging applications to the mass market."
Professor Marc Levoy,of Stanford University commented, "Pelican's technology has the potential to upset the traditional tradeoff between the sensitivity and resolution of a camera and its thickness. It also brings new capabilities to cameras, including post-capture focusing, foveal imaging and programmable frame rates. We have been investigating these aspects of computational photography in our laboratory at Stanford for a number of years, through the Stanford Multi-Camera Array, which is big, slow and expensive. Pelican's solution is small, fast and inexpensive - which makes it a very exciting technology."
"Pelican's architecture relaxes key pixel design constraints, thereby enhancing pixel performance beyond those in legacy cameras. I am equally excited about its potential for early and cost-effective adoption of new sensor technologies. The next generation of mini- and micro-cameras is upon us," said Dr. Bedabrata Pain, CEO of Edict Inc.
Technical Advisory Board Members Bio
Dr. Marc Levoy - Currently a professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, Dr. Levoy co-designed the Google book scanner and launched Google's Street View project. In the 1970s, he worked on computer animation, developing a cartoon animation system that was used to make The Flintstones, Scooby Doo and other shows. His current activities include computational imaging techniques that extend the capabilities of digital photography. Dr. Levoy has been awarded the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator (1991), ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award (1996) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow (2007).
Dr. Shree Nayar - Currently the T. C. Chang Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University, he co-directs the Columbia Vision and Graphics Center and heads the Columbia Computer Vision Laboratory (CAVE), which is dedicated to the development of computational cameras and vision systems. In 2008, Dr. Nayar was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Dr. Bedabrata Pain - Currently the CEO of Edict Inc., a technology consulting firm, he was previously a senior research scientist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech. Dr. Pain is a co-inventor of the active pixel sensor technology that resulted in the development of the world's smallest camera in 1995 at NASA, and subsequently sparked the explosion in cameraphones. In 1997, Dr. Pain was inducted to the U.S. Space Technology Hall of Fame.
About Pelican Imaging
Headquartered in Mountain View, California, and founded in 2008, Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software and IP start-up in the business of commercializing computational array cameras for the mobile market. Pelican's array camera directly addresses the challenges posed by conventional camera design and small pixels. Investors include Globespan Capital Partners, Granite Ventures, InterWest Partners and IQT. For more information, go to http://www.pelicanimaging.com.
Pelican Imaging and Pelican are trademarks of Pelican Imaging Corporation. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders.
SOURCE Pelican Imaging Corporation
Pelican Imaging Corporation
CONTACT: Oliver Gunasekara, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development of Pelican Imaging Corporation, +1-408-660-3189, Oliver@PelicanImaging.com
MetroPCS and Samsung Mobile Unveil the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, the World's First Commercially Available 4G LTE Android Smartphone
Consumers can have it all - apps, entertainment and organization tools with lightning fast speeds - at about half the price of other 4G smartphone service plans
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), the nation's leading provider of unlimited, no annual contract, flat-rate wireless service, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the number one mobile phone provider in the U.S.(1), today introduced the world's first commercially available 4G LTE enabled Android(TM) smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge(TM).
At about half the cost of other 4G smartphone service plans today, consumers can truly have it all with MetroPCS' $50 and $60 4G LTE smartphone service plans, which include all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. MetroPCS is delivering this unmatched value with unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE Web page browsing, along with data access to streaming audio, video and gaming content, downloads and Android applications.
"Our commitment to offering premium, feature-rich smartphones was once again fulfilled today with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, which will allow consumers to experience the vast benefits of both MetroPCS' 4G LTE services and the Android operating system," said Roger D. Linquist, president, CEO and chairman of MetroPCS. "Mobile consumers no longer have to choose between low cost service and high-end Android handsets. Instead, they can truly have it all by being able to select from a full spectrum of feature and smartphones paired with 4G LTE services at an unmatched value."
Powered by Android 2.2 (Froyo), the Galaxy Indulge is the perfect smartphone for those who want to manage every aspect of their lives from a mobile device. MetroPCS' 4G LTE service delivers lightning fast Web page browsing and also allows customers to watch and listen to exclusive entertainment and multimedia content from their favorite shows through the MetroSTUDIO application. Quick access to the Android Market(TM) provides more than 100,000 applications to consumers' fingertips and Android's intuitive user interface with Samsung TouchWiz enhancements makes customizing the device's home screens simple and easy. The Galaxy Indulge's combination touch screen/QWERTY keyboard means consumers can send messages via e-mail, SMS or social media channels through whichever input method they choose.
"The Galaxy Indulge integrates two of Samsung's core product investments; the Android platform and bringing powerful and intuitive 4G-enabled devices to the U.S. market," said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. "The Galaxy Indulge is loaded with the speed of the Android OS, true mobile broadband connectivity and a 1GHz processor with rich multimedia features for premium movie and TV content."
The Galaxy Indulge provides complete access to Google Mobile services, including Google Search(TM), Google Maps(TM), Gmail(TM) and YouTube(TM). This sleek smartphone features a 3 megapixel camera and camcorder with auto-focus, music player, Stereo Bluetooth® capabilities and expandable memory storage up to 32GB. Additionally, the Galaxy Indulge includes a 4GB microSD(TM) card, preloaded with the action film "IRONMAN 2," produced by Paramount Pictures(2).
The Samsung Galaxy Indulge is the second LTE-enabled mobile phone offered by MetroPCS, following the Samsung Craft(TM) which was introduced in late 2010. The Galaxy Indulge will be available in MetroPCS stores and online later this week with a suggested retail price of $399 plus tax.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate with no annual contract. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA, MetroPCS customers can use their services in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of December 31, 2010, MetroPCS had over 8.1 million subscribers. For more information please visit http://www.metropcs.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements, including those pertaining to 4G LTE services and networks, availability of service and handsets, service plan offerings, and rates/pricing, are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon MetroPCS management's experience in the industry, as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors management believes are appropriate under the circumstances as of the date of this press release unless specified as of some earlier date. Actual financial results, performance or results of operations may differ materially from forward-looking statement expressed in this release.
Other brands, product names, company names, trademark and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
(1) Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q3 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.
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MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Jesica Eastman of MWW Group, +1-214-414-3322, jeastman@mww.com, for Samsung Mobile; or Drew R. Crowell of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2581, dcrowell@golinharris.com, for MetroPCS
3LCD Achieves Projection Industry Milestone: 70 Million Chips Shipped
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 3LCD ended 2010 on a high-note by marking yet another major milestone in the projection industry. This past month, 3LCD celebrated being the first projection technology in the world to surpass the 70 million chips shipped mark.
3LCD is one of the choice technologies powering projectors in the education, business and home theater space. First introduced in 1988, the technology has consistently contributed to innovations in image quality, road-tested reliability, energy efficiency and overall performance, and the 3-chip design delivers vibrant, true-to-life images with high Color Light Output.
As an industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, 3LCD continues to be the choice technology for projection needs worldwide, and has support from some of the biggest names in the business. In 2010, 3LCD showed continued leadership in the Americas front projection market among traditional projector buyers(1) - those looking for projectors touting 500 Lumens or more.
"This past year has been extremely active and exciting for us, and we had the opportunity to make a number of major innovation announcements," said Rina Bhuva, senior strategic marketing manager for 3LCD. "Earlier this year we announced the world's first 3LCD LED projector and world's first Reflective HTPS liquid crystal chip for 3LCD, and this shipping milestone of 70 million chips is another testament to the support of our manufacturers and customers, without which we could not continue to thrive."
3LCD continues to offer a number of technology advantages over the competition, including:
-- 3-Chip Optical Engine: All 3LCD projectors use a 3-chip optical engine
to deliver incredibly bright, true-to-life color.
-- High Color Light Output: 3LCD projectors deliver high Color and White
Light Output so images, video and text always look their very best.
-- No Color Wheel: 3LCD projectors do not rely on a spinning color wheel
to produce color and do not suffer from "the rainbow effect" or "color
break-up."
-- Road-Tested Reliability: 3LCD technology has consistently been the
choice of users who demand long-life performance and reliability.
For more information about 3LCD technology and the wide variety of products and leading manufacturers that use it, visit http://www.3LCD.com.
About 3LCD Technology
3LCD is the world's leading projection technology, delivering unbelievably bright and natural color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability. Using an advanced, 3-chip optical engine, 3LCD offers full-time color for brilliant quality images. 3LCD is based on LCD technology, which is used by leading manufacturers worldwide for the ultimate viewing experience in flat panel TVs and projectors. To find out why more users choose 3LCD than all other projection technologies combined and to get the latest list of leading companies offering 3LCD technology in their products, visit the 3LCD website at http://www.3LCD.com
(1) Data source: Pacific Media Associates, 2010
SOURCE 3LCD
3LCD
CONTACT: Kari Ramsey of Zeno Group, +1-310-566-2287, Kari.ramsey@zenogroup.com
WebTView Introduces Super Fast Geographically-Independent Video Content Delivery to Connected Devices
TEL-AVIV, Israel, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
- Innovative Over-The-Top Video Streaming Acceleration Client-Side
Solution Streams Video up-to x36 faster with Embedded Footprint Optimized for
Connected Devices
WebTView, a leader in over-the-top video content delivery to connected
devices, today announced that its client-side video acceleration solution,
the WebTView Accelerator, has reached up-to x36 faster than direct video
streaming or download. The company has shown that by integrating the
geographically independent WebTView Accelerator into connected devices, video
content delivery cost can be dramatically reduced and video content can be
hosted in a cost-effective way, or can use a cost-optimized CDN without
compromising on user experience.
The WebTView Accelerator is a client-side embedded footprint (55KB)
software module that overcomes Internet congestion and enables smooth
over-the-top HTTP video streaming from any content source on the web to any
enabled connected device. The software substantially improves throughput up
to last-mile speed, thus reducing initial wait time and eliminating the
re-buffering that causes picture freezes. The WebTView Accelerator can be
used in conjunction with Progressive Download or Adaptive Streaming
technologies in order to achieve faster startup and better picture quality.
"Over-the-top video content delivery has been gaining ground during the
past year as new connected devices were introduced and as more content
providers have started to realize the huge potential market for their content
-- as well as the high content delivery cost," said Eli Fux, WebTView's CEO
and co-founder. "The WebTView Accelerator is well-positioned to offer the
only embedded client-side video streaming acceleration solution, which can
help CE vendors and content providers alike to substantially reduce the cost
of content delivery."
The WebTView Accelerator can run on every connected device, among them
connected TVs, Digital Media Players, connected Blu-ray/DVD Players, tablets,
mobile devices, routers, and access points, that require embedded footprint.
Web browsers can leverage the WebTView Accelerator in order to boost online
video playing. The WebTView Accelerator has been seamlessly integrated into
embedded devices in various ways: as a transparent HTTP proxy on routers and
access points, and directly as a library using its API on various players.
WebTView will demonstrate the WebTView Accelerator live at the OTTCONF
West 2011 in San-Jose, CA during March 1st and 2nd ( http://www.xmediaresearch.com/ottcon/).
About WebTView
WebTView a leader in over-the-top video content delivery to connected
devices. WebTView's products include the WebTView Video Platform, a
cloud-based solution that provides a best-of-breed user experience based on
its advance search, recommendation and personalization engine, and the
WebTView Accelerator, a client-side embedded software module that enables
seamless video streaming and download over HTTP from any content source on
the Internet to any enabled CE device.
NewMomentum Releases CyberAnalyst 2.0 with New Capabilities to Combat Online Brand Abuses
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NewMomentum, the premier solution provider for online Brand Protection, announced today the release of its CyberAnalyst 2.0 platform, which provides significant enhancements to its complete, integrated approach to identifying and stopping online counterfeiters and gray market offenders.
CyberAnalyst 2.0 delivers new functionality to users of NewMomentum's advanced technology for the global monitoring of online marketplaces and rogue websites. Multi-level categorization enables the placing of suspects into multiple "buckets" to accommodate parallel paths for analysis of key targets. Enhancements in NewMomentum's proprietary Company Risk Index and Listings Risk Index significantly broaden the criteria that can be utilized in the custom ranking algorithms that prioritize suspects. Advanced search and customizable export capabilities allow users to easily tailor usage to their specific needs.
CyberAnalyst 2.0 also introduces a new presentation layer to the solution dashboard. Based on Microsoft's Silverlight technology, CyberAnalyst 2.0 provides a more complete and intuitive content display, while at the same time enabling a faster display of larger amounts of data and improving cross-browser support.
The new capabilities make it appealing to investigative companies like IPCybercrime that need to find high value targets to pursue on behalf of their clients. "NewMomentum's CyberAnalyst is not only the easiest product to use in its space, it is the best product I've seen that allows you to easily manage vast amounts of data on suspects selling online. As an investigator for many brand holders, CyberAnalyst gives me a clear picture of what is going on with each brand online, and helps me properly develop and qualify targets," said Rob Holmes, CEO of IPCybercrime.
"We are extremely pleased to announce this new generation of our industry-leading online brand protection program," said Pam Passaretti, CEO of NewMomentum. "The feedback from our beta customers has been excellent. In addition to enhancements in our ranking of suspects, with CyberAnalyst 2.0 we've seen a significant uptick in customer utilization of both the platform and our data analyst services for enforcement actions like auction shutdowns and cease and desist letters. The results speak for themselves."
CyberAnalyst 2.0 is compatible with previous versions of NewMomentum's brand protection platform. For additional CyberAnalyst product information, or to schedule an online product demonstration, contact NewMomentum at 415-524-8300.
About NewMomentum
NewMomentum offers a complete software, services and partner suite of offerings that combat the rapidly increasing revenue, profit, brand, and market share erosion resulting from global outsourcing and Internet trading. The company's solutions, which provide unmatched visibility into the global open market, include Enterprise Brand Protection (anti-counterfeiting), Enterprise Channel Integrity (monitors, reports on and acts on gray market violations), and MAP Monitor (tracks Minimum Advertised Price violations by authorized distributors). www.newmo.com
SOURCE NewMomentum
NewMomentum
CONTACT: John Hayes of NewMomentum Inc, +1-415-524-8300, jhayes@newmo.com
Artificial Life's iSink U Game Sets Sail on Android Platform
HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Artificial Life, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: ALIF), (http://www.artificial-life.com), a leading provider of award-winning mobile technology and applications, announced today the launch of iSink U for free on the Android platform.
Following the success of the iSink U title on the Apple App Store, the classic naval strategy game is now extended onto the Android platform. In iSink U, the player becomes the sea captain and must command a squadron of powerful ships to obliterate the enemy. Once each captain has had the chance to strategically position his armada, the battle begins! Players take turns and decide whether to move a ship, fire a weapon, or unleash a series of bombs.
Utilizing the Android platform, iSink U allows for complex 3D camera movements, such as zooming in/out and panning. In addition to the finely-tuned 3D graphics, iSink U has an enjoyable soundtrack with realistic audio effects, which creates a unique battlefield experience and launches the classic naval strategy game onto the next generation of platforms.
Game Features:
-- Attack system factors decision-making into the battle strategy by
introducing attacks based on Action Points
-- Battle in full 3D aquatic environments with maps of Tropical, Frozen
Front, War Zone and Bubbly Bay
-- Strategically utilize a fleet of warships such as the Cruiser,
Battleship, Submarine, and more
-- Commence sea assault with friends by playing the Head-2-Head mode
-- Unlock a hidden map after claiming victory in all levels
-- Earn prestigious medals to prove superiority as a sea commander
The game may be accessed through the Android Market at this link https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alife.isinku which also includes gamer reviews and other app information.
iSink U is the Company's first title to launch in the hugely popular and rapidly expanding Android Market. Upcoming titles that will follow this launch include GluCoMo(TM), a diabetes monitoring app, as well as many more titles from the Company's extensive collection of games and applications.
iSink U is being offered globally for free as the game utilizes the AdMob ad-network to generate revenues with in-app advertising. To see the game video and to download iSink U free of charge, please go to:
"Following its popular demand and warm reception on the iPhone and iPad platforms, iSink U is now available to Android users. Artificial Life will continue to expand in the Android market with many more titles lined up to be distributed throughout the year," said Eberhard Schoneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc. (ALIF)
Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
About Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc. has been a pioneer in artificial intelligence and mobile technology since its inception in Boston in 1994. We are a public US corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ALIF) with listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurt: AIF.F; Xetra: AIF.DE) and headquarters and production center in Hong Kong. We have additional offices in Berlin, Germany (EMEA headquarters) and Tokyo, Japan. Currently our main business areas are: high quality (3D) interactive (massive multiplayer) mobile games, mobile participation television, mobile business applications, our powerful mobile commerce technology platform OPUS-M(TM) and our green IT solutions provided by Green Cortex, Inc. We have won many industry awards for our outstanding technology and products.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition and business prospects. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although such statements are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on them. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual market trends or our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to obtain additional funding to operate and grow our business; the unproven potential of our mobile gaming business model; changing consumer preferences and uncertainty of market acceptance of our products; timely adoption and availability of 3G mobile technology; market acceptance for use of mobile handheld devices to play the interactive games; unpredictable mobile game development schedules; our reliance on a relatively small number of brands; our ability to license brands from others; our dependence upon resellers and telecommunication carriers and operators to distribute our products; our ability to successfully develop, introduce, and sell new or enhanced products in a timely manner; and the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us or by our competitors. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 16, 2010. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release.
For more information on ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC., please contact:
Artificial Life IR and PR
Contact:
Adeline Law
Tel: +852-3102-2800
ir@artificial-life.com
SOURCE Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc.
CONTACT: At Artificial Life, Inc., Artificial Life IR and PR, Adeline Law, +852-3102-2800, ir@artificial-life.com
Bump.com Makes Love at First Sight Possible This Valentine's Day
BUMP.com Releases Free Voicemail Inbox for Every Registered Vehicle in the U.S.
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BUMP.com will open its digital doors to the public for a 24-hour sneak peek on February 14. For millions of romantic motorists, passengers and pedestrians, BUMP.com will offer a Valentine's Day gift that will change the way people interact forever. Through BUMP.com's phone number, you can now leave a voicemail for any registered vehicle in the country.
http://www.BUMP.com has made a buzz-creating entry into the mobile, web and communication space by adding a game-changing new technology that allows users to safely message or "BUMP" other motorists via their license plate.
"BUMP.com is offering the 24-hour sneak peek on Valentine's Day as a gift before launching with its iPhone and Android apps at South by Southwest (SXSW) this March," explained Mitch Thrower, BUMP.com's CEO and Founder. "I recently became engaged and it feels wonderful to have found my perfect match," Thrower stated.
Research indicates that there are tens of thousands of missed connections on the road everyday. During the 24-hour February 14 preview, BUMP.com will help connect those missed connections. Through BUMP.com's phone number, you can now leave a voicemail for any registered vehicle in the country by calling (858)551-2867 or (858)551-BUMP. The BUMP.com mobile website may also be used to place a call. You simply say the state and plate then leave your message. The voicemail is sent and automatically transcribed and posted to the car's profile. This service is free from BUMP.com.
Registered owners and operators of vehicles, regardless of their relationship status, are encouraged to claim their tag and check to see if they have a greeting already waiting for them. On Valentine's Day, users can enter the Beta Invite: "BEMYBUMP" to sneak into the private beta site.
Thrower describes BUMP.com as the solution to the final communication roadblock, "On average, we spend five years of our lives in a car, and 70+ years in a relationship with a vehicle parked somewhere. Motorists have been stuck in the communication stone age, limited to a horn or a paper note for far too long. BUMP.com is breaking down this final barrier in the world of communication."
BUMP.com is a revolutionary communications platform that allows users to connect online and offline via unique identifiers including license plates, mobile phones and online profiles. Offering web and mobile messaging tools for consumer and commercial markets, it provides lifestyle and location-based benefits. Utilizing BUMP.com anyone can email any car, anytime. Simply email STATE.PLATE@BUMP.com (for example, to send a message to California motorist with license plate number 6MGG147 email CA.6MGG147@BUMP.com).
LiveViewGPS Debuts New Live Trac Nav RTV20 GPS Tracking System
VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveViewGPS, a leading vehicle tracking company, has added the Live Trac Nav RTV20 dedicated GPS tracking system with two-way messaging capabilities to their already wide selection of GPS car tracking systems and accessories on LiveViewGPS.com.
The RTV20 is a standalone GPS car tracking device which on its own will update its position every 5 or 10 seconds when moving over a couple miles per hour. With LiveViewGPS's easy-to-use web-based system, users can immediately see their vehicle's location, its current speed and direction of travel on a satellite hybrid map using any web-enabled computer, iPhone or Droid phone.
The Live Trac Nav RTV20 can be optionally programmed to work with a Garmin Nuvi navigation unit, which allows for two-way messaging between the office and drivers, turn-by-turn directions for the driver, and dispatching of drivers.
"The ability to dispatch drivers is one of the best features of this new fleet tracking system," said a LiveViewGPS representative. "Just type the address of where you would like to send your driver and the GPS navigation unit will store the address until your drivers are ready to proceed to that specific location."
Users can also choose to receive start/stop reports; vapor trail reports; vehicle mileage reports; reports of poor driving, including aggressive driving, speeding or excessive idling sent to any email address or cell phone via text message; instant alerts if a vehicle deviates from its route or designated area; ignition alerts and more.
GPS tracking systems can help businesses with company vehicles reduce fuel consumption, eliminate abuse of company time, increase productivity, increase driver safety, reduce theft and lower insurance premiums.
LiveViewGPS, Inc. is located in Southern California and is a Location Based Service Company (LBS). They provide wireless location products and services for small and large businesses, law enforcement, and family safety, including GPS car tracking, fleet tracking, vehicle tracking and more. Their clients include numerous Federal, State and local government agencies, Fortune 100 and 500 corporations, as well as numerous privately held companies.
Tibet Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of New Corporate Website
Website Provides New Resources for Investors, Including a Description of Tibet Pharmaceuticals' Business Model in China's Growing Traditional Tibetan Medicine Market
SHANGRI-LA COUNTY, China, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tibet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBET), an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of traditional Tibetan medicine in China, today announces the launch of a new corporate website.
"We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website," said Taylor Guo, Chief Executive Officer at Tibet Pharmaceuticals. "We now have a website designed from the ground up to provide for a high-quality user experience tailored toward a predominately western audience. As Tibet Pharmaceuticals implements our focused corporate growth and accretive acquisition strategy, we remain committed to providing the public with updates on our progress through standard channels such as press releases, as well as upcoming investor material and multimedia assets made available through our website."
The corporate website provides an overview of Tibet Pharmaceuticals' business model and the company's various opportunities in China's healthcare market and the traditional Tibetan medicine market, in particular. It will prove an important resource for existing shareholders and prospective investors alike.
Tibet Pharmaceuticals' corporate website is available through the following URL:
Based in Shangri-La County, Yunnan Province, China, Tibet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBET) is a is a rapidly growing specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of modernized traditional Tibetan medicines in China. With over 190 full-time employees and national-wide distributors, the Company develops both prescription and over-the-counter ("OTC") traditional Tibetan medicines that promote health in human respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Tibet's products are sold throughout China, with a majority of sales concentrated in the southern provinces, most notably the Yunnan Province, where the Company's 52,000 sq. ft. fully GMP-certified manufacturing facilities are located. The access to key raw materials is not generally available outside the province and provides a significant advantage for Tibet.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. Specifically, references herein to contemplated acquisitions, industry growth and possible growth in company revenues and/or earnings are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, product and service demand and acceptance, changes in technology, economic conditions, the impact of competition and pricing, government regulation, and other risks contained in reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by or on behalf of the company, are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
SOURCE Tibet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tibet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CONTACT: Darren Minton, President of Trilogy Capital Partners - Asia, +1-800-592-6067, info@trilogy-capital.com
360networks Launches Virtual Internet Exchange (VIX) Service
New service reduces customers' IP transit costs and enhances network performance by providing direct access to the major Internet Exchanges (IXs)
SEATTLE, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 360networks, a facilities-based wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, Ethernet, IP, VoIP and Local Access services, today announced availability of its new Virtual Internet Exchange (VIX) service. Today's announcement follows the company's launch of its Layer 2 Ethernet (L2E) service in January.
"With the continuous increase in Internet Access around the world, service providers need better network performance at a lower cost to remain competitive," said Rick Coma, senior vice president for 360networks. "VIX is changing the way carriers purchase IP transit service by enabling more direct connectivity, or peering, between networks. This is a major step forward in the evolution of Internet connectivity."
VIX is for any provider requiring Internet Access such as wireless carriers, ISPs, data centers, and cloud computing and VoIP service providers. VIX reduces the need for IP transit by providing direct interconnectivity to major Internet Exchanges and other carriers, providing access to content that would otherwise come via high costly Internet Transit links.
"We have reduced the complexity and cost from the typical peering model where most internet and content providers are required to purchase space, power and transport to establish themselves in the Internet Exchanges. VIX economically establishes a peering presence in one or multiple Internet Exchanges with a single Layer 2 Interface," said Brady Adams, chief technology officer for 360networks. "We are excited about the value this brings to our customers."
About 360networks
360networks is a full service wholesale provider of Private Line Transport, Ethernet, IP, VoIP, and Local Access (T1/DS3) services, on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone. Its facilities-based network provides deep coverage, spanning 18,000 miles to tier 1 to 4 U.S. markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). Financially stable and a CLEC in 36 states, 360networks helps the nation's voice, data and web-based application and service providers to quickly pursue next generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services, and increase network diversity. http://www.360networks.com
Stop Proofreading - Start Bunnying! Schlafender Hase Releases New Version of the Text Verification Tool (TVT)
FRANKFURT, Germany, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Schlafender Hase ("sleeping hare") GmbH is not just changing the way the
pharmaceutical industry does proofreading. It is changing the word for
proofreading. "Have you 'bunnied' your text? That's the way one of our top US
customers asks if the proofreading process has been done," said Willie
Schnaubelt, managing director of Schlafender Hase. "TVT 5.5, the newest
version of our Text Verification Tool, will make 'bunnying' even easier."
Schlafender Hase has released an updated version of its unique
patent-protected computer-driven proofreading software, the Text Verification
Tool (TVT). Aimed at further enhancing user-friendliness, TVT 5.5 has both
improved previous features and added new features. It has also kept apace
with the changes in the regulatory environment, especially in EMA; the newest
version of TVT supports the newest version of PIM files, DES 2.8.
The improved Exclude List Support will be particularly valuable for all
who use templates, especially QRD (Quality Review Document) templates, to
create their original manuscripts. Already available for more than two years
as the first truly client server-based text comparator system, TVT 5.5 also
offers improved server-based functionality.
Introduced in 2003, TVT is now regarded as the industry standard. Today
it is used by virtually all of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
Most effective in highly regulated environments like the global
pharmaceutical industry, the TVT can be used in any proofreading situation
where the printed document must be identical with the originally approved
manuscript. Regardless of file size, TVT supports virtually all file types in
all major languages and is capable of comparing multiple files in different
file types and languages simultaneously. Schlafender Hase is headquartered in
Frankfurt, Germany.
New Business Model for Telcos and ISPs With Vopium's White Label Solution
COPENHAGEN, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- With the new Vopium mobile white label solution, telecom operators as
well as ISPs can now protect their user base and grab market share by
offering instant messaging and high-quality international VoIP calls at very
attractive rates. Vopium has already signed agreements with Canadian
Convergia Networks and Swiss TEL4LESS, and is now reaching out to other
telcos and ISPs looking to join the booming mobile VoIP-market.
Vopium now makes it possible for partners, with or without a mobile
service offering, to provide Vopium's voice and messaging services under
their own brand. This gives telcos and ISPs a new tool for developing their
business model and retention rates, as they can offer price-conscious
customers international mobile calls in superb quality with up to 90 percent
savings, without compromising their own brand and existing international call
margins. The white label solution is a first step towards new partnerships
and collaborations with telcos, who may previously have considered VoIP
companies a threat rather than an opportunity.
"Traditionally, telcos have regarded mobile VoIP providers as challengers
to their core business. Now they realise that a quality VoIP offer enables
them to grab a share of their competitors' international traffic. It also
helps them to protect their user base, retaining cost-conscious customers
with frequent calls abroad.
"Vopium has invested significant resources in a cutting-edge white label
solution, and forward-thinking telcos use it to offer their customers a
complete portfolio, including traditional telephony products as well as the
best from mobile VoIP. And with Vopium's white label solution, telcos can get
to market fast with their own brand and visual identity, using a proven and
well-tested solution, instead of investing in a lengthy and costly VoIP
development process over numerous handsets," says Tanveer Sharif, CEO of
Vopium.
Vopium signs white label agreement with TEL4LESS
Last year, Vopium signed its first white label partnership with Canadian
Convergia Networks, one of the world's largest privately held global
end-to-end telecom networks. Swiss-based provider TEL4LESS, which focuses on
mobile VoIP in the German-speaking DACH region, has also chosen a Vopium
white label solution to expand their services. Both companies will use
Vopium's technical VoIP and messaging platform, but will provide end-users
with a completely rebranded interface.
"Vopium's white label gives us a turnkey solution for offering
international mobile calls with up to 90 percent savings, free WiFi calling,
online backups etc. under our own brand. We have chosen Vopium's solution
because it is the most versatile, and is adapted for over 900 different types
of mobile phone, which gives us a unique platform for reaching out to new
user groups who can now benefit from mobile VoIP. We value the new
partnership, as Vopium's VoIP services are perfectly suited for the booming
numbers of mainstream VoIP consumers," says Arthur Hertnagel, Chairman of API
Invest & Finanz AG, which holds the majority of TEL4LESS.
Fast time to market and no hassle for end users
Vopium provides the white label offering either as a technical platform or as
an end-to-end mobile VoIP and messaging service. Partners can work with
Vopium either for a quick fix, to fulfil end users' immediate demand for
mobile VoIP, or for a full-scale strategic partnership, with tight
integration between billing systems and telephone networks.
"Our white label solution gives telcos a new platform for combining their
traditional products with a VoIP service. End users perceive this as a
hassle-free solution, as they don't have to change SIM-cards or log into
other online services in order to stay connected with friends and family,
both domestic and abroad," says Tanveer Sharif, CEO of Vopium.
Meet Vopium at the Mobile World Congress (GSMA)
Vopium will participate in the GSMA on 14-17 February 2011 in Barcelona, as a
part of the Danish delegation led by the Danish IT Industry Association, and
will be available for interviews and further information on the white label
solution at hall 2.0, stand 2A05.
About Vopium
Vopium provides low-cost mobile calls via VoIP technology. The innovative
Vopium software lets everybody benefit from VoIP - from the user with the
latest smartphone to those who prefer more traditional phones without data
access. Vopium is smart communication for everyone.
Additional information:
Chairman of the Board: Christian Eyde Moller, phone no: +45-40-17-02-20
or email cem@vopium.com CEO: Tanveer Sharif, phone no: +45-25-90-10-90 or
email ts@vopium.com
Arthur Hertnagel, TEL4LESS Services AG, phone no +41-84-84-44-777, email
a.hertnagel@tel4less.com
Source: Vopium
Additional information: Chairman of the Board: Christian Eyde Moller, phone no: +45-40-17-02-20
or email cem@vopium.com CEO: Tanveer Sharif, phone no: +45-25-90-10-90 or email ts@vopium.com; Arthur Hertnagel, TEL4LESS Services AG, phone no +41-84-84-44-777, email
a.hertnagel@tel4less.com
NetDragon Sets the Bar for Arabic-language Region's Online Gaming Market
HONG KONG, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- NetDragon Websoft Inc., a leading online game developer and operator in China ("NetDragon"; Stock Code: 777), announced that the company, building on the outstanding record of success of the product "Conquer Online," maintained its indisputable lead in the Arabic-language region's online gaming market throughout 2010, as well as the company's high ranking among Chinese online gaming companies.
With "Conquer Online," the first Chinese-produced massive online game to enter the Middle Eastern and North African markets, NetDragon seized the opportunity to develop the Arabic-language market while also fully respecting local ethnic cultures. The company localized the content of the game to be more in line with the preferences of players in the target market, rolling out "Ramadan," "Eid al-Fitr," and other holiday missions which were extremely well-received by players, making "Conquer Online" the most popular massive online game in the Arabic language market. Additionally, in order to maintain the high quality of the game, NetDragon also places a great emphasis on the timely updating of content for the Arabic version of "Conquer Online." The Arabic version of the game's most recent expansion pack, "The Returning Light," was officially released its open beta version on January 20th.
Looking forward, NetDragon also plans to enter even more emerging markets. The company hopes to develop cross-industry partnerships as well as create comprehensive and convenient payment channels by strengthening and expanding its operations, so as to maintain its leading position among Chinese online gaming companies in the development of foreign markets. The company believes that rapidly-developing foreign markets will continue to become a great part of NetDragon's continued growth in its online gaming business operations.
About NetDragon
NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China's online gaming and mobile internet industries. Established in 1999, we are a vertically integrated developer & operator of MMORPGs and a cutting-edge R&D powerhouse. We launched our first self-made online game Monster & Me in 2002, followed by multiple titles including Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Heroes of Might & Magic Online and Disney Fantasy Online. We are also China's pioneer in overseas expansion, directly operating titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, Spanish, Arabic and other languages. Our online games currently in development include Dungeon Keeper Online, TRANSFORMERS Online, Cross Gate, and a new version of Ultima Online. In the mobile internet industry, our 91 PC Suite is one of China's leading marketplaces for smartphone users, offering applications and content for the most popular mobile operating systems globally.
SOURCE NetDragon Websoft Inc.
NetDragon Websoft Inc.
CONTACT: NetDragon Websoft Inc., Ms. Maggie Zhou (Investor Relations Department) at +86-591-8754-3120, maggie@nd.com.cn or ir@nd.com.cn
Cavium Networks, Kontron and Tata Elxsi Partner to Demonstrate Market Leading LTE eNodeB Solution at MWC 2011
BARCELONA, Spain, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
- Combined Wireless Broadband Solution Offers Breakthrough LTE L2/L3
Performance and Accelerated Time-To-Market for Telecom Equipment Vendors
Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of highly integrated
semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking,
communications, and the digital home, and Cavium's PACE(TM) Partners Kontron
and Tata Elxsi announced today that they will showcase a compelling,
high-performance wireless broadband solution at the Mobile World Congress
2011 in Barcelona from February 14 to 17. This solution brings together the
market-leading Cavium OCTEON II multi-core processor as part of Kontron's
open standard hardware running Tata Elxsi's LTE eNodeB L2/L3 software stack.
Targeted at Macro base station manufacturers for use in single and
multi-sector LTE eNodeB products, the joint solution offers 3GPP Release 8
compliant LTE Layer 2 and Layer 3 processing that is capable of delivering up
to 450 Mbps of aggregate throughput from a single AdvancedMC module featuring
the OCTEON(R) II CN6335 cnMIPS64(R) 6-core processor.
The combined Cavium, Kontron and Tata Elxsi LTE eNodeB solution will be
demonstrated at the following booths: Cavium (Booth 2C05, Hall 2), Tata Elxsi
(Booth 2C106, Hall 2) and Kontron (Booth 2A28, Hall 2).
The Cavium OCTEON II CN63XX processor family provides the highest
performance and integration for next generation 3G/4G/LTE wireless base
station platforms, providing up to 9GHz of compute with a large 2MB L2 cache,
DDR3 memory controller, security acceleration for SNOW 3G and KASUMI, TCP/IP,
DPI, QoS and packet processing acceleration. Revolutionary PowerOptimizer(TM)
technology limits maximum power from 7 to 17 watts from low-end to high-end.
The OCTEON II processors have been designed into a range of tier-1 OEM
systems ranging from eNodeB to packet-core platforms and services rich
wireless infrastructure gateways.
The Kontron AM4211 ATCA Mezzanine Card (AMC) module can be configured
with ATCA node blades and MicroTCA platforms (Picostation, Microstation to
Macrostation). It is designed to support 1x 10GbE to the front and software
configurable interfaces to the Fabric with either 2x PCIe x4 or SRIO which
expands its application usage when configuring systems in combination with
standards based third-party Digital Signal Processing (DSP) AMCs.
For control plane functions the Kontron AM4211 provides GbE on Ports 0
and 1 connected to the CN6335 processor and is fully software compatible with
previous generation Kontron AMC packet processing modules, AM4204, AM4210 and
AM4220, all based on OCTEON Plus processors from Cavium Networks. It is
configurable with the Kontron MicroTCA 1U carrier-grade platform OM6061.
Tata Elxsi has architected its LTE eNodeB L2/L3 protocol stack to
leverage the advanced hardware acceleration capabilities available in
Cavium's OCTEON II multi-core processors, thereby delivering market-leading
performance and scalability. The Tata Elxsi L2/L3 protocol stack also
exploits the ability of the Cavium OCTEON II to support multiple virtual
operating systems including Linux and Simple Executive to accelerate data
plane performance.
Tata Elxsi LTE eNodeB L2/L3 stack has been integrated with 3GPP Release 8
compliant Layer-1 implementations and tested with real UEs. The entire
software stack has been architected in a highly modular fashion to offer
flexibility to OEMs to make modifications to specific layers of the stack
with ease, if required. Tata Elxsi also offers updates and upgrades to
support newer platforms and advanced releases like Release 9 and beyond.
"LTE Operators' goals of maximizing coverage and capacity, while lowering
total cost of ownership, mandate powerful solutions with small and flexible
footprint and very low power," said YJ Kim, General Manager, Infrastructure
Processor Group at Cavium Networks. "Proven 4G wireless software expertise
from Tata Elxsi and telecom module expertise from Kontron enables
breakthrough 4G base station solutions using Cavium's OCTEON II processors to
meet these challenging goals."
"The speed at which we can collaborate and develop such a powerful design
speaks volumes to 4G LTE equipment vendors who simply cannot waste any time
to get to market," said Marc Leclaire, AMC, MicroTCA(TM), ATCA(R) Switch
product manager at Kontron. "This highlights Kontron's capability for the
communications market - help bring leading silicon and software innovations
to market sooner by packaging them on common open standard ATCA, MicroTCA and
AMC hardware."
"Through this partnership with leading silicon and hardware providers
like Cavium and Kontron, Tata Elxsi offers proven LTE software with
industry-leading performance that is both scalable and cost effective," said
Nitin Pai, Vice President of Marketing at Tata Elxsi.
About Cavium Networks
Cavium Networks is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor
products that enable intelligent processing in networking, communications and
the digital home. Cavium Networks offers a broad portfolio of integrated,
software compatible processors ranging in performance from 10 Mbps to 40 Gbps
that enable secure, intelligent functionality in enterprise, data-center,
broadband/consumer and access & service provider equipment. Cavium Networks
processors are supported by ecosystem partners that provide operating
systems, tool support, reference designs and other services. Cavium Networks
principal offices are in Mountain View, California with design team locations
in California, Massachusetts, Canada, India and Taiwan.
Kontron, the global leader of embedded computing technology, designs and
manufactures embedded and communications standards-based, rugged COTS and
custom solutions for OEMs, systems integrators, and application providers in
a variety of markets. Kontron engineering and manufacturing facilities,
located throughout Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, work together
with streamlined global sales and support services to help customers reduce
their time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Kontron's diverse
product portfolio includes: boards & mezzanines, Computer-on-Modules, HMIs &
displays, systems & platforms, and rugged & custom capabilities. Kontron is a
Premier member of the Intel(R) Embedded Alliance and has been a VDC Platinum
Vendor for Embedded Computer Boards 5 years running. Kontron is listed on the
German TecDAX stock exchange under the symbol "KBC". For more information,
please visit: http://www.kontron.com
About Tata Elxsi
TATA Elxsi is a global technology services and product design company,
and the embedded product design arm of the US$ 70 Billion TATA group. With
operations in US, Europe and Asia, TATA Elxsi is a strategic partner to the
world's leading equipment makers and service providers.
Leveraging over 20 years of exclusive focus on wireless and
communications technologies and embedded product development, TATA Elxsi
enables customers with stacks, integrated solutions, and a world-class
engineering team to help customers deploy carrier-class LTE, WiMAX and
femtocell products; helping reduce time-to-market, costs and risk.
TATA Elxsi's engineering expertise and services span the entire
communications ecosystem including system architecture, development and
testing, product maintenance and test automation, for devices and
infrastructure. For more information, please visit: http://www.tataelxsi.com
For further queries contact:
Tata Elxsi Contact:
Mr. Hari Balan
Corporate Manager
Marketing Communications
Telephone: +91-80-22979123
Email: haribalan@tataelxsi.co.in
Vlingo's Virtual Assistant Is the New Gateway to the Internet
Expands its Virtual Assistant to Support Most Connected Devices Worldwide
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., and LONDON, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vlingo Corporation, the maker of the Vlingo Virtual Assistant that turns words into actions, today released details of the 2011 roadmap for its Virtual Assistant service. By combining core speech recognition technology, natural language processing, location awareness and Vlingo's proprietary Intent Engine, the Vlingo Virtual Assistant understands the users intent, takes the desired action, and intelligently connects users to the people, businesses and services that are important to them.
With the mobile web, people are more interested in task completion than information retrieval, changing the way they want to interact with their phones and internet-enabled devices. Typing short keywords and phrases will be replaced by more detailed and natural inputs, like voice commands. And the context of the search - elements like location and historical preferences - will be as important as the content of the search itself. This paradigm shift puts Vlingo's Virtual Assistant in a unique position to change the way people access information.
"The way people engage with the internet is fundamentally changing," said Ashley Griffiths, Managing Director, EMEA at Vlingo. "The market opportunity will be even greater than the historical desktop-based internet. Vlingo is positioned to be the mobile internet interface through which a user's intent is translated into action."
Over 7 million users already use Vlingo an average of 5 times a day from their smartphone's to connect to the people, businesses and services that are important to them. In 2011 Vlingo will deploy its cloud-based Virtual Assistant across multiple platforms and devices including tablets, autos, TV and PCs. Through simple, natural commands, users can complete a wide array of tasks with their connected device.
-- "Hotels in Chicago for tomorrow night"
-- "Where is Black Swan playing?"
-- "Find Italian restaurants nearby"
-- "Where can I get a burrito?"
-- "Tell Dave I'm running late"
Vlingo currently leverages partners such as Google, YellowPages.com, foursquare, Fandango, Kayak and OpenTable to complete tasks and monetize usage. This year Vlingo will greatly expand its partnerships in Europe and beyond to allow users access a wide variety of services quickly and easily.
Tablets: Vlingo comes as a preferred application on the Samsung Galaxy worldwide. Users can enjoy the same functionality on tablets as on a mobile phone. Vlingo can also be downloaded on the iPad.
Autos: Leading car manufactures will be able to incorporate Vlingo into their platforms. Connected car drivers can share their vehicle location over e-mail, SMS, or Facebook, send and respond by voice to text messages through a paired mobile phone, and give the car instructions by voice from turning up the air conditioning to playing music or finding a petrol station - all completely hands free.
TVs: Vlingo will announce its initial deployments with leading TV manufacturers that will allow users to talk naturally to their TVs to do anything from changing channels to recording all their football team's matches while they're away on holiday, to finding movies starring their favorite actor.
PCs: PC users will be able to incorporate most Vlingo functions onto their PC that they would do with their mobile phone. First deployments will be in late 2011.
Availability
Users worldwide can currently experience Vlingo on their mobile phones and tablets. Click here to see future of Vlingo's Virtual Assistant. Vlingo supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Mandarin with more language support coming in 2011. For a full list of platforms and languages Vlingo supports, visit http://www.vlingo.com.
Vlingo will also be at Mobile World Congress on February 14 - 17, 2011. Click here to set up an in-person briefing.
About Vlingo
Vlingo is a Virtual Assistant that turns your words into action by combining speech recognition, natural language processing, and Vlingo's Intent Engine to understand the user's intent and take the appropriate action.Simply speak to your phone to connect with the people, businesses and activities that are important to you. Vlingo is the safest and easiest way to get things done while on the go. Send text and email messages, search the web, use Google maps, update Twitter and more. Founded in 2006, Vlingo is backed by Charles River Ventures.
Epson and Thinxtream Offer Free PrintJinni for Epson Upgrade Delivering Mobile Device Users Enhanced E-Mail Support and Web Page Printing
Free Mobile Printing App Now Offers Yahoo and Windows Live E-mail Users Convenient Document Printing to any Epson Wireless All-in-One
LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb., 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, and Thinxtream(TM) Technologies today announced a free upgrade to the popular PrintJinni(TM) for Epson® mobile printing app, delivering mobile device users expanded e-mail support and convenient Web Page printing.
The new upgrade allows PrintJinni for Epson users to print attachments directly from their Apple Mail App and supports Web page printing. This means support for both IMAP and POP3 e-mail accounts and the ability to enter a website address for preview and printing. PrintJinni for Epson allows Apple iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad users (iOS 3.x and 4.x) to easily print Microsoft® Office, PDF, and JPEG attachments to any Epson wireless all-in-one, including WorkForce®, Artisan® and Epson Stylus® NX models(1).
"The latest version of PrintJinni for Epson offers mobile device users even more flexibility and added convenience - two important priorities as more and more people rely on mobile printing for work and everyday needs," said Gregg Brunnick, group product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. "These latest enhancements are a direct result of user feedback and underscore Epson's commitment to deliver a better mobile printing experience."
PrintJinni for Epson Features:
-- Connects to Epson wireless all-in-ones over a wireless network
-- Previews and prints without the need for an intermediate computer,
additional software or printer drivers
-- Prints PDF, Word®, Excel® and PowerPoint® documents (Microsoft Office
2003 and 2007, Macintosh versions 2004 and 2008), and JPEG e-mail
attachments
-- NEW - Prints Web pages by Web address (URL)
-- NEW - Works directly with Apple's Mail App (POP3 and IMAP accounts) to
preview and print e-mail attachments
-- Provides built-in attachment support for Apple MobileMe, Gmail,
Microsoft Exchange and AOL, and other IMAP e-mail accounts
-- Enhanced iPad user experience
-- User interface optimized for the iPad's larger screen size and
rotation capabilities
-- Improved browsing of e-mail attachments and downloaded files
-- More robust document search and a simplified printing workflow
-- E-mail and print Pages, Numbers and Keynote documents
-- Built-in help and tutorials
-- Delivers secure encrypted communication for mobile printing
-- Supports iPad(2), iPhone 4(3), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch(4)
"The latest upgrade addresses requests from our mobile device users, offering a convenient way for Yahoo and Windows Live POP3 e-mail users to print attachments using the built-in Apple Mail App," said Robert Shibata, director of marketing, Thinxtream Technologies. "We are working closely with Epson on an ongoing basis to ensure we're delivering a mobile printing solution that meets the needs of customers for a range of printing applications."
Pricing and Availability
PrintJinni for Epson is available free in the U.S. and Canada on the Apple App Store, and includes a one-year subscription to PrintJinni Cloud Services. More information about Epson's mobile printing solutions is available on Epson's website.
About Epson America, Inc.
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 80,000 employees in 102 companies around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria, for the third year in a row. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
About Thinxtream Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Thinxtream Technologies is a global software product company, with innovative products and professional services for media and print applications across a wide range of industries. Based in Singapore, Thinxtream is a subsidiary of Celstream Technologies, an established, global Product Engineering Services company, with a rich heritage in offering complete product life-cycle development services. More information on the company can be found at http://www.thinxtream.com. For queries, please call +65 65169870 or write to info@thinxtream.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Thinxtream and PrintJinni are trademarks of Thinxtream Technologies Pte. Ltd. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
(1) Supports the following Epson wirelessly enabled all-in-one printers: Epson Artisan 700, 710, 725, 800, 810, and 835; Epson Stylus NX420, NX510, NX515, and NX625; Epson WorkForce 325, 520, 600, 610, 615, 630, 633, and 635.
(2) Supports Apple iPad running iPhone iOS 3.2.1 and 4.2
(3) Supports iPhone 4 running iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2.
(4) Supports Apple iPod touch, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS running iPhone OS 3.1.3 through 4.2.
SOURCE Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Caroline Zubieta of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-4026, caroline_zubieta@ea.epson.com, or Cheryl Seaberg of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2981, cseaberg@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.; or Robert Shibata of Thinxtream Technologies, +1-310-800-4586, robert.shibata@thinxtream.com; or Suzanne Collier of Suzanne Collier Public Relations, +1-714-572-1498, suzanne@collierpr.com, for Thinxtream Technologies
Epson Introduces the PowerLite X9 - Bright and Easy-to-Use Projector for Education
PowerLite X9 Delivers 2,500 Lumens, XGA Resolution and Versatile Connectivity at Affordable Price Point
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (TCEA, Booth #2339) -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today introduced the PowerLite X9, delivering bright and powerful projection to education for $599*. This new projector offers 2,500 lumens color and white light output(2) and XGA resolution for detailed, bright presentations in classrooms as well as small to medium sized conference rooms.
"While education budgets continue to shrink, we recognize there is still a need for advanced and reliable technology in the classroom," said Sara Kim, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "The PowerLite X9 provides classrooms with brightness, sharp image quality and convenient connectivity that won't break the bank."
More about the PowerLite X9
The PowerLite X9 delivers several convenient features for the classroom and boardroom, including:
-- USB Plug 'n Play Instant Setup: Instantly projects images and controls
the presentation from either a Windows® PC or Mac via a standard USB
cable; allows for easier set up and eliminates the hassle of dealing
with bulky VGA cables and toggling between computer keys
-- Versatile Connectivity: Audio out port helps classrooms connect to
external speakers to enhance the sound of presentations; monitor out
port helps classrooms connect to external monitors to help the teacher
stay focused during a lesson or presentation
-- Closed Captioning: Built-in closed captioning decoder makes
presentations accessible to viewers with hearing impairments with no
added cost, and helps meet ADA section 508 compliance
-- Setup Flexibility: 1.2x optical zoom and +/-30 degree automatic vertical
keystone correction provide easy and convenient setup in multiple
classroom settings
-- Convenient Control: Direct Power On and Off allows for an installed
projector to be powered with a flip of a wall switch; Instant On/Off®
enables teachers to avoid delays when starting and finishing
presentations and be up and running in seconds; A/V Mute Slide stops the
sound and picture to allow for a quick pause in the presentation
-- Extended Lamp Life: Using Epson's exclusive E-TORL lamp technology, the
lamp life can last up to 5,000 hours(3) in economy mode helping to
maximize presentation time
-- Compact: Lightweight design and compact form factor make it easily
portable from classroom to classroom
-- 3LCD Technology: Features the latest, 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver
amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD
technology provides an energy efficient light engine which efficiently
uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to
1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less
electricity per lumen of brightness(4)
Epson also offers the Brighter Futures® program, a unique sales and support initiative that is available specifically for schools. Designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors.
Availability and Support
The Epson PowerLite X9 will be available in April 2011 through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution. Epson's PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited warranty (three years for Brighter Futures customers) that includes two elite technical support services - two-year Epson PrivateLine® phone support where projector owners can directly access an expedited support telephone line by using a phone card that is included with the product, and a two-year Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in two business days. For additional information about the new PowerLite projectors, visit http://www.epsonbrighterfutures.com.
About Epson America, Inc.
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 80,000 employees in 102 companies around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria, for the third year in a row. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
* Estimated street price
1 Based upon Q4 2010 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates
2 White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected. White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.
3 Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp Brightness decreases over time.
4 Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2010. Average of 910 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.
Note: Epson, E-TORL, and Instant Off are registered trademarks and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite, PrivateLine and Brighter Futures are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
SOURCE Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Jane Fainer of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.
Elbit Systems' Cash Tender Offer for ITL's Shares was Successfully Implemented
HAIFA, Israel, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) announced today,
further to its announcement of January 20, 2011, that all the requirements
for the implementation of the cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") issued
by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit Security Systems Ltd. ("Elsec") for the
acquisition of the ordinary shares held by the public of I.T.L Optronics
Ltd.("ITL") - were successfully met.
Accordingly, Elsec will purchase all of ITL's outstanding
ordinary shares held by the public, including those of dissenting
shareholders, at the Tender Offer price of NIS 12.5 (approximately $3.4) per
share, and for a total consideration of NIS 21,533,100 (approximately $5.9
million) for the purchased shares.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics
company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The
Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the
areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications,
computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned
aircraft systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and
military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing
a range of support services.
This press release contains forward-looking statements
(within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding
Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the
extent such statements do not relate to historical or current fact. Forward
Looking Statements are based on management's expectations, estimates,
projections and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult
to predict. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may
differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of
factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer
contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental
budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in
the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and
the United States among others; differences in anticipated and actual program
performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price
contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The
factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is
contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is
on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The
Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Contacts:
Company Contact:
Joseph Gaspar, Executive VP & CFO
Tel: +972-4-8316663
j.gaspar@elbitsystems.com
Dalia Rosen, VP, Head of Corporate
Communications
Tel: +972-4-8316784
dalia.rosen@elbitsystems.com
Elbit Systems Ltd.
IR Contact:
Ehud Helft
Kenny Green
CCG Investor Relations
Tel: +1-646-201-9246
elbitsystems@ccgisrael.com
Qvantel leverer et faktureringssystem for Basware til webfakturering
ESPOO, Finland, February 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Qvantel, som er et internationalt IT servicecenter, understøtter nu
Basware fakturering med en nyt, innovativ løsning, som hjælper Basware til
problemfrit at udvide sin webfaktureringsservice og til at
udvide sin forretning.
Qvantel-programmet indsamler data fra webfakturaerne, som er overført
via Basware webfaktureringsservice og fra andre elektroniske filer,
prissætter hændelserne og producerer et kundebaseret materiale til brug
ved fakturering.
Programmet foretager hændelsen ved at samle, prissætte og fakturere
processer mere automatisk. Det vil forstørre betjeningen af Basware mærkbart
i et miljø, hvor antallet af sendte dokumenter er ti, ja endda hundrede
millioner dokumenter om måneden mellem tusinder af forskellige
organisationer. Udover processens effektivitet tilbyder programmet en
progressiv prissætning, rabat og produktemballage som løsninger til Basware
services.
"Vi valgte Qvantels løsning, da Qvantel har mange års erfaring inden for
teleoperation med indsamling, prissætning og fakturering af store
hændelsesmasser. Qvantel tilbyder et centralt fungerende og globalt
skalerende program, som gør det muligt for os at sikre en kontrolleret vækst
i vores forretning," kommenterer Basware manager Esa Tihilä.
"Basware er førende på markedet inden for elektronisk håndtering og
automatisering af virksomheders økonomiske processer. Samarbejdet med Basware
er en fremragende start på den Qvantels udvidede kerne know how inden for det
voksende marked," siger bestyrelsesformand for Qvantel Oy, Ilkka Aura.
"Qvantel et specialiseret i en besparende og effektiv håndtering af store
antal hændelser med lav økonomisk værdi. Vi tror på at de elektroniske filer
vil erstatte papirudskrifter med en accelererende hastighed, og at markedet
for automatisering af økonomiske processer vil vokse med adskillige ti
procent i de kommende år," siger Aura.
Qvantel Corporation
Qvantel Corporation er et internationalt IT servicecenter med 150
ansatte.
Qvantel tilbyder kompleks business supportsystemer og IT
konsultationsservice, som hurtigt og besparende kan implementeres. Af kunder
kan nævnes TDC Nordic, TeliaSonera Group, Elisa Group, Finnet Group og
Academica Oy, samt Ericsson AB og ST Ericsson AB.
Qvantel har kunder i Finland, Sverige, Norge, Estland, Spanien
og Indonesien. Qvantel er en privatejet virksomhed og har kontorer
i Espoo og Jyväskylä i Finland, Malmö i Sverige, Singapore, Hyderabad
og Bangalore i Indien.
Mere information kan findes på Qvantel Oy webservices på
Basware udvikler succesrige løsninger til elektronisk håndtering af køb,
fakturaer, rejsefakturaer, webfakturering og økonomisk administration.
Mere end en million brugere anvender Basware-produkter i automatiseringen
af økonomiske processer. Basware Oyj blev grundlagt i1985 og er aktienoteret
på Helsinkis børsmarked.
Mere information kan findes på Basware Oy webservices på
Yderligere information: Manager Esa Tihilä, Mobile phone +358(0)40-480-7098, E-mail: esa.tihila@basware.com ; Bestyrelsesforman Ilkka Aura, Mobile phone +358(0)45-6345252, E-mail: ilkka.aura@qvantel.com