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Apple Music On Sonos Available Tomorrow

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonos announced today that Apple Music will be available on Sonos systems worldwide starting Wednesday, Feb. 10. Music fans worldwide will have access to Apple Music features like For You, New, Radio, and My Music, and will also be able to stream the entire Apple Music catalog through Sonos smart speakers tuned for great sound in every room of their homes.

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Apple Music on Sonos was tested by hundreds of thousands of listeners through a successful beta program that started in early December. To stream Apple Music on Sonos, customers simply select "Add Music Services" from any Sonos controller app, scroll down to the Apple Music icon, and login.

"The feedback from Apple Music members on Sonos during the beta period has been great," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. "Sonos plus Apple Music provides an amazing listening experience at home - and we're excited to offer it to all Sonos customers starting tomorrow."

"This partnership has been an excellent example of two companies that truly care about music coming together to deliver a great listening experience," said John MacFarlane, Sonos chief executive officer. "Working with Apple gives us the opportunity to share Apple Music throughout people's homes in a way that's easy, intuitive, and sounds great."

Apple Music is all the ways you love music, all in one place, with the expertise of world-class music experts who have programmed playlists for any moment. Curation is at the core of every element of Apple Music, from the handcrafted radio stations and Beats 1, to the suggestions in For You and top albums and songs in New. A Sonos station on Apple Music, curated by artists in collaboration with Sonos, is also launching tomorrow. New users can sign up for a free, three-month trail membership of Apple Music.

About Sonos

Founded in 2002, Sonos® creates the leading smart speaker system. Once a tech start-up populated with nerdy engineers and brilliant designers who love music, Sonos has grown into a global music brand dedicated to transforming the experience of listening out loud to music in the home. Its family of wireless smart speakers and home audio products make it easy for everyone to listen to the music they love in every room of their home. To hear their favorites, discover new music, and appreciate it all with the highest sound quality.

Sonos is doing it all over the world - in more than 60 countries, with dozens of streaming music providers, through thousands of retailers, and in millions of homes. With a constant investment in software and services, Sonos is improving the experience customers have with music in the home for years after they buy it. Sonos is changing the way people listen to music - one home at a time.

Sonos, Inc. is a privately held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with additional offices in Boston and Seattle, as well as in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and China.

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Gridco Systems Introduces New Static VAR Compensator to Augment Utility-Side Energy Efficiency and Peak Demand Reduction Programs

Enables system-wide benefits at significant cost savings to distribution utilities

WOBURN, Mass. and ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gridco Systems, a leader in agile grid infrastructure solutions, today announced the launch of the Gridco Systems Static VAR Compensator(TM) (SVC) product line with the introduction of the SVC-20(TM) model, a low-voltage (LV) boosting device. The SVC-20 amplifies the benefits of utility-side energy efficiency and peak demand reduction programs based on Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) and Volt-VAR optimization (VVO).

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The SVC-20 is a rugged, lightweight, pole-mounted device with a modular hardware system designed for outdoor installation on the secondary side of distribution transformers. Its ease of installation avoids the delays, high costs, and other complexities associated with conventional approaches to minimizing voltage drop, such as reconductoring or distribution transformer upsizing. Designed for deployment in single-phase or three-phase applications, the shunt-connected SVC-20 targets specific locations along the feeder, injecting up to 20 KVAR per phase to boost voltage and assure compliance with ANSI/IEC standards.

The SVC-20's robust switching design, advanced algorithms and remote communications afford both grid-edge visibility and control to distribution engineers, while its field-upgradeable VAR modules allow field technicians to add and/or replace capacity as necessary, simplifying grid planning, operations and maintenance. Similar to other components of the Gridco Systems emPower(TM) Solution, the SVC-20 is autonomous in its operation, but can be remotely monitored and managed via Gridco Systems' Grid Management and Analytics Platform(TM) (GMAP) software.

"Distribution utilities are increasingly focused on cost-effectively implementing energy efficiency programs that go beyond customer-only participation," said Naimish Patel, CEO of Gridco Systems. "However, utility-side energy efficiency programs have not yet experienced wide adoption due to lack of visibility and control at the grid edge, where scattered low-voltage points impose fundamental limits on program benefits. The Gridco Systems SVC complements our other power regulation product offerings to provide an easily deployable end-to-end solution that extracts maximum benefits from VVO/CVR programs, without reliance on complex back-office software integration."

Key Features

    --  Low Voltage Active Boost: dynamically increase voltage above a
        configurable threshold to maintain voltage assurance
    --  Reactive Power Compensation: inject reactive power along the LV
        secondary when needed for power factor support or loss reduction
    --  Line Voltage Monitoring: validate CVR program performance with interval
        data collected by integrated voltage sensors
    --  Operational Flexibility: autonomous set-and-forget, locally manage,
        and/or remotely manage as part of an overall fleet of Gridco Systems
        devices
    --  Modularity: cost-effective and flexible architecture includes
        field-upgradable components such as VAR modules, utility-specified
        communications, and surge suppression
    --  Maintenance-Free Design: the SVC-20 utilizes semiconductor-based zero
        voltage and zero current switching, eliminating wear and tear associated
        with conventional electromechanical equipment
    --  Low-Loss Design: modular design and advanced controls allow for a
        fraction of the full VAR rating to be activated when conditions don't
        require the full 20 KVAR capacity
Benefits to Distribution Utilities

    --  Improving CVR/VVO efficiency program execution by boosting limiting
        loads and allowing lower overall feeder voltages
    --  Enabling effective grid-side demand response to lower peak generation
        costs
    --  Low installed cost as compared to circuit reinforcement
    --  Gaining additional visibility and active control at the grid edge
To learn more about the company's full suite of utility solutions, including the SVC, visit Gridco Systems at DistribuTECH 2016, booth #2125, and online at http://gridcosystems.com/. Additionally, the company will be presenting on a panel entitled: "Rethinking the Grid Edge - New Approaches and Strategies to Secondary Management for Improved Grid Efficiency and DER Hosting Capacity," on Thursday, February 11(th).

About Gridco Systems
Gridco Systems is a leader in agile grid infrastructure solutions, enabling utilities to more effectively integrate renewable and distributed generation, increase energy efficiency, manage peak capacity, and improve system reliability. The Gridco Systems emPower(TM) Solution combines modular power electronics, advanced controls, distributed networking, and power system analytics to deliver the industry's only end-to-end hardware and software platform purpose built to solve utilities' current and emerging distribution challenges in a distributed, dynamic, and decoupled fashion. To learn more, please visit http://gridcosystems.com/.

Gridco Systems(®) is a registered trademark of Gridco Systems.

Gridco Systems Static VAR Compensator (SVC), Gridco Systems In-Line Power Regulator(TM) (IPR), Gridco Systems Grid Management and Analytics Platform(TM) (GMAP), and the Gridco Systems emPower(TM) Solution are trademarks of Gridco Systems.

Media and Analyst inquiries:
Joanna Hamblin

Marketing Manager

Gridco Systems

339-298-3055
jhamblin@gridcosystems.com

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Live On the Edge with NYNE Edge Bluetooth Speaker with Handlebar Mounting Clip

3-in-1 Bluetooth Speaker Features IPX5 Water Resistance, LED Light with Strobe, and Mobile Powerbank

OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hit the road, trail or BMX park with the new NYNE Edge portable Bluetooth speaker complete with bicycle handlebar clip. NYNE Edge offers unbelievable sound quality, full functionality and well-designed safety features - all in a sturdy, water resistant package perfect for your road warrior lifestyle. The NYNE Edge is available now for $99.95 from nationwide retailers in-store and online.

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Up for Any Adventure, On or Off-Road
Designed for avid cyclists, the new NYNE Edge boasts a double injection rubber housing and is IPX5 rated for superb water protection to prepare you for rain or shine. Clamp the NYNE Edge onto your bicycle handlebar, connect your device via Bluetooth or NFC touch, and hit the road for an all-day adventure with your perfect soundtrack. With up to 15 hours of battery life, there is no fear of running out of music or terrain to explore.

3-in-1 Safety Design
The NYNE Edge is not only a Bluetooth bike speaker as it is also equipped with a multi-function LED light with emergency strobe setting and an integrated powerbank for mobile phone charging. Enjoy your favorite tunes without the hassle and safety hazard of wearing headphones, while the LED light shines the way ahead and your smartphone stays charged for emergencies. In addition, Edge has convenient on-board controls, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a microphone for hands-free calling and music search.

"NYNE Edge is the ultimate portable speaker for all your outdoor adventures," states Arman Arami, president of NYNE. "With the included handlebar clip, Edge is an outstanding bike speaker, while its compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag and use at your destination. Edge takes things to a new level with its LED light and built-in powerbank for added safety. It truly is the only device you need for music on the road, trail or at the BMX park."

For more information, please visit http://www.nyne.com.

About NYNE
NYNE, a lifestyle inspired audio brand, is part of California-based BOSS International Group (BIG), a leader in mobile audio products for more than 25 years. NYNE is the premier manufacturer of the world's most versatile speakers, designed to enhance the enjoyment of music wherever life takes today's connected consumer. A collaboration of a group of Silicon Valley veterans, acoustical engineers and audio experts with a passion for technology, NYNE is dedicated to producing high-end, quality products with superb acoustics and unparalleled technology integration.

For more information about NYNE's innovative product line, please visit http://www.nyne.com. Connect with NYNE on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

PR Contact:
Nicole Fait
Copernio
714-891-3660
nyne@copernio.com

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Dysh - The New Food App that Gets Users Straight to the Plate

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant-hoppers, choosey foodies and indecisive diners alike will now be able to discover the best items on any menu thanks to the new smartphone application, Dysh.  The free app, launched by Toast Labs, Inc. merges user-generated content and technology to create a conversation around the food, getting straight to the plate.

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Users are encouraged to post photos of those hunger-inducing meals (i.e. curate the sort of #foodporn you might find on Instagram), and to help friends decide what to order by rating dishes on a 100-point scale.  Dysh answers both the age-old question, "what do I order?" and the modern quandary, "where do I post it?"

Of course, food sharing is nothing new.  But by adding a level of personalization and gamification to the process, Dysh's concept is to re-define how everyone finds and shares their favorite fare.  Diners can discover the must-have menu item at a particular restaurant or simply search for the best food and drink nearby.  The app is equipped with location services technology and provides custom results based on a user's exact location.  No more sorting through lengthy paragraphs of unknown reviews or crossing fingers that the server will be able to recommend something they will like. Dysh puts an end to eater's remorse by putting recommendations from fellow and trusted "Taste Buds" right at their fingertips.

"I am a big believer in Dysh, just as I was a big believer in The Honest Company," said Dysh Partner and Lead Investor Brian Lee. "We identified something that foodies desired - a social environment where people can easily find and share all the best dishes - and then created an app to do exactly that."

Founder and CEO Ashley King explained, "Knowing that food lovers want to share their latest culinary discoveries, we are supporting what users are already doing, photo-sharing. We have built a social utility app that goes beyond just showing the image and transforms it into content for a personalized food and drink recommendation engine. Our platform allows users to browse beautiful food photos posted by their friends, but also helps them make a decision on what to order."

King is a veteran in the early stage start-up space, and one the first employees at The Honest Company, ShoeDazzle, and Ed Hardy Clothing. With her JD/MBA background, she has a history of being involved with businesses from the ground up. Most recently at The Honest Company, King led business development, legal/HR, and orchestrated all philanthropic efforts and company volunteerism. Keeping in stride with her commitment to social responsibility, Dysh will continually look for ways to give back to the community as the company continues to grow.

The company just finished a late-seed round of financing with investments from BAM Ventures, Chaotic Investments, John Bendheim Enterprises, and Suntoy Enterprises. Angel investors also include Courtney and Carter Reum, Jeff Stibel, and Matt Toledo, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal.

About Toast Labs, Inc. 

Headquartered in El Segundo, California and founded in late 2014, Dysh was created to change the way people experience food. Discovering the best dishes and new restaurants has never been easier. Join the community, share your thoughts, and take your "food game" to the next level.

Download Dysh for iPhone on the iTunes store and for Android (beta) on Google Play. For more information visit, http://dyshapp.com, follow @Dyshapp on Facebook and Instagram and @Dyshapps on Twitter.

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Lauren Roxaya Bartel, Dysh, lauren@dyshapp.com; 714.400.1033

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KitchenAid Introduces Dishwasher With Window And Interior Lighting

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest dishwasher from KitchenAid, the industry's top performing dishwasher brand, combines the premium features of other top KitchenAid models with a sleek, new twist.  Among other innovative design elements, the new model features a tinted, exterior window with lighted interior that illuminates upon completion of the washing cycle.

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"The integration of a window with lighted interior makes for a dramatic design statement and provides the assurance of seeing that dishes are sparkling prior to removal," said Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "Beyond its striking visual design features, this new model maintains a quiet home environment and provides the versatility to clean everything from glassware and utensils to deep dishes and large serving platters."

Performance Features

The new dishwasher features a dynamic wash arm, comprised of nine wash arms in one, for better soaking and scrubbing of dishes, and complete water coverage throughout the dishwasher. An exclusive Clean Water Wash System continuously removes food particles from the wash water for superior performance, even with the heaviest loads, by using a stainless steel, maintenance-free filter. All dishwashers in the collection feature a simple, one-touch ProWash(TM) Cycle that automatically selects the best cleaning setting based on soil levels. For extra tough, stuck-on-messes, a ProScrub(TM) Cycle uses 40 targeted spray jets that help remove food residue, and a ProScrub(TM) Upper feature provides two dedicated spray zones in the upper rack, for additional scrubbing power.

Once dishes are clean, the Advanced ProDry(TM) System uses a recessed heating element, vents and fans to optimize drying. Combined with a Heat Dry Option, dishes are sure to be dry by the end of the cycle without the use of rinse aid. Additional cycles include an Express Wash setting that washes dishes in a shorter cycle time, regardless of the soil level.

Interior Features

Located on the upper rack of the dishwasher, a new bottle wash feature provides a high-powered, concentrated spray wash for items such as bottles, vases and deep or odd-shaped dishes. The four dedicated spray nozzles are adjustable and can be bent to accommodate a wide range of bottle and dish sizes.

Adjustable shelving on both sides of the upper rack feature indents for securing stemware and can be folded down to provide extra space for cups, wineglasses or longer items like utensils and spatulas. The lower rack features sliding tines that can be adjusted from left to right to accommodate large, deep dishes with a wide setting, or smaller items with a narrow setting. Both racks feature SatinGlide® Max Rails with dual channels and dual ball bearings allow for smooth and seamless movement of the racks, even when they are fully stacked and loaded.

The newest model is ENERGY STAR® qualified and offers a quiet performance sound of 44dBa thanks to a built-in sound insulation system that includes sound dampening components to help maintain a quiet home environment. The inner tub is made of stainless steel to help withstand the test of time by resisting streaks, stains, and odors.

Exterior Features

New exterior design elements include a door window with a chrome inlaid frame and features interior lighting that appears through the window when the dishwasher cycle is complete, notifying cooks that dishes are clean. Precision Touch Controls provide a seamless, easy-to-use look and feel, and Satin Textured Handles, inspired by professional-grade kitchen appliances, feature a satin cross-hatch texture with a secure, no-slip grip. The new models with window will be available in January in stainless steel, with suggested retail price of $2,049.   

Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks.  Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars.  Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its fifteenth year and has raised over $10 million to help find a cure for breast cancer.  To learn more, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.

* Based on a 2014 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

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Show Some Love to Your Favorite Smartphone Companion

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, the first thing they see when they wake in the morning and the last thing they gaze at before bed is their smartphone. This Valentine's Day, show that smartphone some love with an OtterBox case that accentuates its best qualities.

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In 2016, Americans will use their smartphones to text, surf and play an average of 3 hours and 8 minutes per day, up 7.9 percent from 2015.(1) That's a lot of quality time that shouldn't be interrupted by damage from bumps, drops and scrapes. OtterBox, the No. 1-selling smartphone case in the U.S., offers cases for every type of smartphone lover.(2)

Symmetry Series is the perfect match for the slim and sleek lines of today's top smartphones. Pick from a variety of colors and graphics that wrap around each phone's edges for a fashionable look from every angle. The single-piece design makes it easy to slip Symmetry Series on and off, and it slides right into pockets and purses for easy, on the go use. Symmetry Series is available for devices from Apple, Samsung, LG and more.

Statement Series is a sleek case designed to complement the aesthetic of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Its clear back highlights iPhone's metallic finish while a genuine leather accent provides a subtle nod to the original iPhone design. It is available exclusively at Apple Retail Store locations, Apple.com and otterbox.com.

For leather lovers, Strada Series covers iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and GALAXY S6 in crafted protection. The folio cover holds open or closed with a magnetic latch, plus boasts a card slot inside the folio cover.

Defender Series and Commuter Series boast multiple layers of protection to guard against drops, bumps and dust and are available for swoon-worthy customization with a variety of Build Your Own color combinations. With a built-in screen guard, Defender Series helps block out scratches on the touchscreen, keeping smartphones and tablets pristine from day one. Commuter Series' slim design allows it to slide quickly in and out of pockets. Visit otterbox.com for Build Your Own color options.

All OtterBox cases carry the OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection seal, meaning each case design has undergone a minimum of 238 hours of testing across at least 24 different tests.(3) This program helps ensure durable, trusted protection, no matter the product, with results backed by an independent lab.

To learn more about all OtterBox protective cases, visit otterbox.com. Plus, through Valentine's Day, enjoy an extra 10 percent off and free express shipping on ottterbox.com.

About OtterBox:

Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(3) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is an eight-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.

For more information, visit otterbox.com. Protecting your mobile world.

Note:

(1) "Growth of Time Spent on Mobile Devices Slows - EMarketer." Growth of Time Spent on Mobile Devices Slows - EMarketer. Oct 7 2015. Accessed February 04, 2016. http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Growth-of-Time-Spent-on-Mobile-Devices-Slows/1013072

(2) *Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 2012 - 2015

(3) Statement Series, Defender Series, Commuter Series, Symmetry Series and Strada Series are NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps, drops and shock.

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Mentor Graphics Expands Embedded Software Development Capabilities for Secure Industrial Applications

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that its Mentor® Embedded Linux® (MEL) platform has been updated to Yocto 2.0 and expanded to include new security enhancements and additional industrial protocols. The new release includes Wurldtech Achilles® Communications Certification Level 1 and Level 2, the industry benchmark for securing industrial connected devices. This certification protects the critical embedded infrastructure, reducing risks of cyber security threats and attacks.

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"We are encouraged with the continued investments Mentor Graphics is making for embedded device software to support a secure infrastructure for industrial applications," stated Alan Grau, president and co-founder of Icon Labs. "There is a growing demand to provide a breadth of capabilities that are necessary to protect from both external and internal threats as the Industrial IoT is gaining wider adoption."

A new feature, simplified mandatory access control kernel (SMACK), is a Linux kernel security module that protects data and process interactions from malicious manipulation by using a set of custom mandatory access control rules. Designed for easy implementation, SMACK consists of three components: a Linux security module for file systems; a startup script to ensure correct SMACK attributes for configuration; and a set of patches to the GNU core utilities package for SMACK communications. Embedded developers using the MEL platform will realize improved security of embedded devices with rich feature sets.

In addition to the new security features, additional industrial protocols are now available in the new version of the MEL product:

    --  CANopen, the communication protocol and device profile specification for
        embedded systems used in automation.
    --  IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) used to synchronize clocks in a
        computer network.
    --  BACNet, a data communication protocol for building automation and
        control networks (BACN), a global ISO (International Organization for
        Standardization) standard used in over 30 countries.
    --  Industrial internet of things (IoT) support: 6LoWPAN, XMPP, CoAP and
        MQTT.
    --  Expanded support for the following processors: NXP TWR-LS1021A, Xilinx
        Zynq ZC702ED, ZedBoard, NXP i.MX6 SABRE Series, and NXP i.MX 6Solo X.
The MEL platform also supports the Yocto Project 2.0 (AKA "Jethro"), the latest version of open source comprising interoperable tools, metadata, and processes for the rapid, repeatable development of Linux-based embedded systems. Components of Yocto 2.0 Project for this release include: GCC 5.2; toaster support. The Sourcery CodeBench IDE has been extended to support kernel and kernel module debug using the ARM® DSTREAM JTAG device and application development support using a Windows host.

"For industrial automation and applications, security is crucial for embedded infrastructure, and our integrated Mentor Embedded Linux solution meets security and regulatory compliance," stated Scot Morrison, general manager, Platforms Business Unit, Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division.  "Our latest release enables embedded developers to create advanced industrial applications with minimal risk so they can develop innovative products with greater productivity."

Product Availability
The new Mentor Embedded Linux platform is available now. For further information on the MEL solution, and other embedded tools and services for industrial applications, visit the product website: For more information, visit https://www.mentor.com/embedded-software/industries/industrial/

About Mentor Embedded
The Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division enables embedded development for a variety of applications including automotive, industrial, smart energy, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Embedded developers can create systems with the latest processors and micro-controllers with commercially supported and customizable solutions including the industry-leading Sourcery(TM) CodeBench and Mentor Embedded Linux products, plus the Mentor Embedded Multicore Framework and Mentor Embedded Hypervisor.  For real-time systems, developers can take advantage of the small-foot-print and low-power-capable Nucleus RTOS.

About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.24 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.

(Mentor Graphics, Mentor and Nucleus are registered trademarks and Sourcery is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owner.)

The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.

For more information, please contact:

Larry Toda

Mentor Graphics Corporation

(503) 685-1664
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3Doodler Start: World's First 3D Printing Pen Reimagined for Kids

NEW YORK, February 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

       3Doodler Start inspires young creators worldwide to bring ideas to life in 3D 

    3Doodler, the maker of the world's first 3D printing pen, has today announced the
launch of the 3Doodler Start, available now for pre-order at
http://www.the3doodler.com/start. Poised to take the kids' tech market by storm, the
wireless, safe and child friendly pen is designed specifically for young creators aged
8-13.

    The 3Doodler Start, the latest innovation from the makers of the world-renowned
3Doodler pen, sees the pen's design completely reworked with no hot points, one speed and
one temperature - allowing young budding designers, future architects, and the artists of
tomorrow to draw anything their imagination desires in 3D.

    Daniel Cowen, Co-Founder, said: "3Doodler Start inspires creativity, design, building
and spatial understanding, opening up 3D creation to a whole new generation. This is not a
fad toy; we believe that, like LEGO and now Minecraft, the 3Doodler Start will become part
of every kid's upbringing.

    "The core values of 3Doodler are creative freedom and limitless imagination, so it was
a natural progression to create a pen for a younger audience. The 3Doodler Start provides
the perfect educational platform for kids around the world and we cannot wait to see what
the next generation creates."  

    No longer will kids be restricted to pen and paper; the 3Doodler Start encourages
imaginative thinking and independent play. As well as being a whole new dimension of
creativity, 3Doodler Start prolongs the lives of other toys and games. The sight of a
discarded toy is all too common to a parent, but equipped with a 3Doodler Start, the old
figurine, model or game instantly becomes a canvas for young creators.

    3Doodler Start is available to pre-order now at the3doodler.com/start at a special
introductory price of US$39.99, and will ship in May for delivery worldwide.

    Key features of the 3Doodler Start include: 

    Safe & Clean: 

       
        - No hot parts: compliant with all EU & US toy safety standards
        - 3Doodler Start uses an environmentally friendly eco-plastic, developed by WobbleWorks
          for the 3Doodler Start, and which is fully biodegradable in household composts
        - No messy resins and liquids

    Simple and easy to use: 

       
        - Single temperature, single speed, just pick it up and create!
        - Click once on the main button to extrude the plastic automatically, click again to
          stop. Double click on the main button to reverse the plastic
        - Warm up time of only 30-40 seconds
        - LED indicators to indicate warming up, ready, forward flow and reverse

    Portable: 

       
        - 3Doodler Start has a rechargeable battery inside, providing 45mins to 1hr of
          continuous of wireless use
        - Easy charging from a laptop or wall via a micro USB port
        - 3Doodler Start can also be used while plugged in and charging

    Size & Weight: 

       
        - Size: 138mm (long) x 35mm (high) x 41mm (wide) / Weight: ~91g
        - Small and ergonomically designed for smaller hand        

    Editor's notes 

    High-resolution screenshots, logos and headshots can be found here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b9fcaqjev3yfpla/AADK9rf2vh0wnB3LVL5uS7eea?dl=0 ]

    A video for the Start launch can be found here [http://the3doodler.com/start/video ]

    For more information on 3Doodler please visit their Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/3Doodler ], Twitter [https://twitter.com/3doodler ], Instagram
[http://instagram.com/3doodler ] or website http://www.the3doodler.com/start

    About the 3Doodler  

    Designed by WobbleWorks, Inc., an emerging technology company with big ideas, the
3Doodler range of 3D printing pens have been created to be compact and easy to use, so
anyone can start Doodling in 3D within minutes. Whether freestyle 3D sketching, tracing
shapes from templates or making larger architectural structures, anything is possible with
3Doodler. #WhatWillYouCreate?

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InfoSonics Launches a New 5-Inch Metal-Encased 4G LTE Smartphone: The verykool®  Spark LTE

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoSonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IFON) today announced the release of its latest 5-inch LTE smartphone, the verykool(®) Spark LTE (SL5011).

The Spark LTE is a beautifully crafted and ergonomically designed phone encased in a metal frame that showcases a 2.5 dimensional curved screen, HD display, dual cameras with LED flash, and tempered glass-all housed within an ultra-lightweight 5.35oz contemporary uni-body design. The Spark LTE is also packed with multiple radio frequency technologies including 5-LTE bands, 3-3G bands and 4-2G bands. It is uniquely equipped with a flex SIM card tray offering either dual SIM or single SIM and SD Card support (up to 64GB of expandable storage).

The verykool(®) Spark LTE is expected to be available for purchase byMonday, February 22nd at a suggested retail price of $179.90(U.S.).

"We've crafted the Spark LTE to be an impressive product that is aesthetically beautiful and feels great in the palm of your hand," said Joseph Ram, InfoSonics president and chief executive officer.  "From its dramatically thin 1mm bezel to its 2,200 mAH Li-Po battery (providing enhanced battery life), and its MediaTek MT6735P LTE baseband processor powered by four 64 bit Cortex - A53 ARM 1.0GHz cores...the Spark LTE comes with a lot of promise."

Core Specs: verykool(®) SPARK LTE

    --  Android 5.1 Lollipop
    --  5-inch HD IPS-LCD Capacitive Touch Display (720 x 1280p), with Tempered
        Glass
    --  13MP Camera with Autofocus and LED flash, 8MP Front-Facing Camera with
        LED Flash (A verykool selfie phone tradition continues....)
    --  1GB RAM, 16GB ROM, External Storage via microSD card up to 64 GB
    --  Speakerphone, proximity/light/gravity sensor and 3.5mm audio jack
    --  Fully accessorized including a protective case, screen protector, stereo
        headset, travel charger and microUSB data cable.
To learn more, visit our verykool(®) website at http://www.verykool.net/Products/SL5011

About InfoSonics Corporation

InfoSonics is a San Diego-based manufacturer and provider of wireless handsets and related products to carriers, distributors and consumers throughout the U.S. and Latin America under the verykool(®) brand. InfoSonics is committed to delivering quality products that offer high-end design and impressive functionality at affordable prices. Additional information can be found on our corporate website at http://www.infosonics.com and http://www.verykool.net.

Except for the factual statements made herein, the information contained in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Words and expressions reflecting optimism, satisfaction or disappointment with current prospects, as well as words such as "believes," "hopes," "intends," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates" and variations thereof, or the use of future tense, identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and our actual results could differ materially from those contained in such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, without limitation: (1) customer acceptance of the new SL5011 handset; (2) our ability to continue to differentiate our products, including the SL5011, from the competition; (3) significant changes in supplier terms and relationships or shortages in component or product supply; (4) extended general economic downturn in world markets; (5) inability to secure adequate supply of competitive products on a timely basis and on commercially reasonable terms; (6) inability to attract new sources of profitable business from expansion of products or services or risks associated with entry into new markets, including geographies, products and services; and (7) rapid product improvement and technological changes leading to changes in consumer demand for multimedia wireless handset products and features. Reference is also made to other factors detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Note: All trademarks and copyrights other than InfoSonics and verykool are property of their respective owners.

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Flipsy.com Gets You Full Tax Credit For Donated Gadgets, No Receipt Needed

New Price History feature on Flipsy.com makes it easier than ever to claim full credit for donated phones, tablets, and other devices when filing federal taxes for 2015; even without a receipt

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- No one likes paying taxes, but Flipsy.com's new Price History feature makes it easy for anyone who donated an electronic gadget in 2015 to reduce their tax burden by writing off the full value of donated devices.

Many people who donate used phones and other devices neglect to take advantage of this easy tax break, particularly when donations are made via drop-off boxes such as those employed by Cell Phones for Soldiers. This is primarily because they do not have a receipt.

However, the IRS does not require receipts for donations valued under $250. That's where Flipsy.com comes in. To find the value of any phone, smartphone, iPhone, tablet, iPad, or video game console:

    --  Search or browse for the device on http://www.flipsy.com
    --  Notice the Private Party value, which is the current private market
        value of the device
    --  If the device was donated earlier in the year, click the "Price History"
        link to view historical values by month
The IRS allows you to deduct the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the device at the time of donation on Line 17 of Form 1040 Schedule A. If you have multiple donated devices that collectively total greater than $500, you additionally need to complete and attach Form 8283 to Form 1040. Note that electronics must be in "good" condition to qualify for the deduction.

For organizations that write receipts for donors, Flipsy.com's Price History feature also makes it easy to determine the Fair Market Value of electronics and offer accurate appraisals. Flipsy determines private market values by collecting and analyzing data from actual real-world private market sales.

To find the current or historical private market value of any device, visit http://www.flipsy.com.

Since 2012, Flipsy has provided sellers with real-time, accurate pricing for textbooks, books, mobile phones, tablets, video game consoles and more by aggregating current online sales prices. Flipsy is also a leading buyback vendor search engine that connects device sellers with buyers. Flipsy is a product of Direct Textbook, which operates one of the world's most comprehensive textbook price comparison search engines.

Media Contact:

Brian Morris

Communications Coordinator
brian@flipsy.com

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Thales delivers high assurance and trust across business critical applications with next generation Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

nShield XC delivers high speed crypto and unique custom application protection for advanced cloud, mobile and IoT applications

PLANTATION, Fla., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Thales, leader in critical information systems and cybersecurity, announces nShield XC, its next generation hardware security module (HSM) for application security. With accelerated crypto performance, best-in-class Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) and unique CodeSafe application protection, nShield XC meets the increasing demands of customers as they deploy certified crypto to protect their data and applications.

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News facts:

Proven support for high volume Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and public cloud computing: Efficient crypto processing is essential in high volume crypto transaction environments. nShield XC builds on the legacy of previous models to support demanding credential issuance environments such as high tech device manufacturing and the public cloud.

Network-grade SSL/TLS: Performance is a constant concern in the networking world as is the need for seamless security. nShield XC brings turbo speed crypto processing for already proven integrations with Application Delivery Controller partners including Citrix and F5 Networks.

Unique custom application HSM hosting: nShield XC expands Thales's unique CodeSafe feature, allowing customers to run larger and more powerful applications within the secure boundary of the HSM, helping them safeguard their most sensitive custom applications and the data they handle. Thales customers have used CodeSafe for a wide variety of use cases, including streaming media protection, digital currency, and implementation of custom cryptographic algorithms.

Cindy Provin, president Thales e-Security Inc., says:
"As organizations deploy more cryptography, in more places, they need to be sure that their cryptographic resources can handle the demands and don't create bottlenecks. The nShield XC offers higher performance to support high volumes of cryptographic transactions providing the trust that protects the cryptographic infrastructure. As organizations, leverage big data or cloud services and implement public key infrastructure in support of the internet of things, trust and control are of paramount importance and need to be delivered on a large scale. We are very pleased to be launching the nShield XC in response to the increasing requirements of our customers."

David Monahan, senior analyst, Enterprise Management Associates, says:
"Companies need hardened security solutions that deliver a strong root of trust as the foundation for enterprise class data protection in their security and risk management programs. These solutions must meet operational demands in maintaining remote management, high levels of performance and reliability, and address critical needs such as key management at scale, across multiple data centers and cloud providers. With the continued explosion of sensitive data across connected devices, organizations failing to do so will fall behind and may ultimately fail."

Marissa Schmidt, director of product management, NetScaler at Citrix, says:
"The integration of Citrix NetScaler with Thales nShield provides our mutual customers with technology to enhance security while offering a secure and cost-effective solution for SSL key management. Citrix customers increasingly demand high performance solutions that provide robust levels of protection for cryptographic keys. We welcome Thales's next generation nShield XC to continue to meet these needs."

Jon Kuhn, Senior Director, Product Management, F5, says:
"F5 and Thales customers are demanding high-performance solutions that provide flexibility as they redesign their environments to neutralize evolving threats around SSL/TLS--whether that means providing support for the newest ciphers, enhancing key management, or improving IPS and DLP service scalability. With the companies' long-time partnership, joint customers are well positioned to take advantage of the new nShield XC platform to address increasingly sophisticated security demands."

For further information on the nShield XC product family: https://www.thales-esecurity.com/products-and-services/products-and-services/hardware-security-modules

Visit Thales at booth #S1107 South Expo, RSA Conference, Moscone Center, San Francisco, February 29-March 4, 2016

For industry insight and views on the latest key management trends check out our blog http://www.thales-esecurity.com/blogs

Follow Thales e-Security on Twitter @Thalesesecurity, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube

About Thales e-Security
Thales e-Security is a leading global provider of trusted cryptographic solutions with a 40-year track record of protecting the world's most sensitive applications and information. Thales solutions enhance privacy, trusted identities, and secure payments with certified, high performance encryption and digital signature technology for customers in a wide range markets including financial services, high technology, manufacturing, and government.  Thales e-Security has a worldwide support capability, with regional headquarters in the United States, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. http://www.thales-esecurity.com

About Thales
Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Transport, Defence and Security markets. With 61,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales reported sales of EUR13 billion in 2014. With over 20,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design and deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex security requirements. Its unique international footprint allows it to work closely with its customers all over the world.

Positioned as a value-added systems integrator, equipment supplier and service provider, Thales is one of the world's leading players in the security market. The Group's security teams work with government agencies, local authorities and enterprise customers to develop and deploy integrated, resilient solutions to protect citizens, sensitive data and critical infrastructure.

Drawing on its strong cryptographic capabilities, Thales is one of the world leaders in cybersecurity products and solutions for critical state and military infrastructures, satellite networks and industrial and financial companies. With a presence throughout the entire security chain, Thales offers a comprehensive range of services and solutions ranging from security consulting, intrusion detection and architecture design to system certification, development and through-life management of products and services, and security supervision with Security Operation Centres in France, the United Kingdom and The Netherlands.

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Kalray To Launch High Speed I/O Processors

Next Generation Processors Take Real-Time Processing to a New Level for Data Center Networking, Security and Storage Applications

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalray Inc., the pioneer in many-core processing, today in conjunction with the Linley Data Center Conference, announced general availability of KONIC-80, a programmable smart NIC based on Bostan, its second generation many-core processor, by March, 2016. Kalray's solutions deliver features for today's network, security, and storage acceleration requirements. The Linley Data Center Conference takes place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Santa Clara, Calif., from February 9-10.

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"Bostan's unique architecture provides high computing performance with real time processing and low power consumption," said Jag Bolaria, principal analyst at The Linley Group."The simple design of compute cores with a real time NoC provides deterministic and low latency performance that is well suited for various applications, including storage and networking."

Kalray's KONIC-80 will support the Open Data Plane (ODP) framework, which is an open source Linaro hosted initiative that is building momentum in the telecom, networking and security industry. ODP provides a full set of APIs that allows users to easily port and customize software protocol stacks. In parallel, Kalray is working with software partners to offer a complete turnkey solution by porting on top of ODP functions such as Open vSwitch (OVS), MPLS, NVGRE, VXLAN, SSL, IPsec, and TCP along with iSCSI, iSER or NVMEoF.

Data center storage is going through a profound revolution. SSDs are replacing HDDs in increasing numbers. A remote storage server has to implement Millions of I/O Operations Per Seconds (MIOPS), which consists of reading or writing variable size blocks of data into the SSD. Bostan is an effective solution to handle all those operations in parallel thanks to its high speed integrated interfaces (2X 40GbE and 2X-8-lanes Gen3 PCIe end point or root complex) connected to its 288 cores processing array.

"Kalray is committed to keeping pace with the fast changing needs of next generation data center systems for increased performance, better encryption capabilities, lower power consumption, and increased flexibility," said Eric Baissus, Kalray CEO. "Our Bostan high speed I/O processor is getting strong traction in the storage data center market place as we are in discussion with most of the key storage servers manufacturers to design our processor in their various offerings."

Kalray has great opportunities in the storage domain area ranging from the integrated storage server and the storage server smart NIC, to the crypto and compression offloading board and the RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) card controller. Kalray will announce those individual storage use cases in the near future.

Product Highlights

KONIC-80 is a single width, half-length PCIe programmable card that allows users to support new functionalities and protocols in a few weeks as opposed to almost one year with competition boards that are based on ASICs. It supports 2 x 40GbE ports and consumes maximum 35W.

At the heart of the smart NIC is Bostan, which is one of the few embedded processors capable of processing on the fly 2 x 40GbE full duplex line rate thanks to a fully deterministic and low latency architecture integrating 288 C/C++ programmable CPU cores and 128 crypto co-processors. Bostan can feed the internal processing array with 190 million packets per second (Mpps) and execute up to 3,300 instructions per packet at this rate. This is enough to perform extra functions such as compression or encryption in addition to basic L2-L7 routing.

About Kalray

Kalray Inc., is a fabless semiconductor company and pioneer in many-core processor solutions. Its innovative MPPA® architecture uniquely delivers high-speed I/O processing, enabling real-time acceleration for cloud applications in security, networking and storage. For more information, visit http://www.kalrayinc.com

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Withings Launches Hy-Result: An Advanced Advisory Service for the Better Control of High Blood Pressure

First Health In- App Premium Purchase from Withings Clinically Proven to Deliver Same Standard of Advice as Specialist Physicians

BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Withings, a leader in the connected health revolution, has launched Hy-Result, a sophisticated advisory algorithm that helps people interpret and assess personalized interventions that can aid in the better management of high blood pressure. Developed by a team of hypertension specialists from Hospital Georges Pompidou in Paris, Hy-Result intelligently analyses blood pressure data from in-home monitors such as the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor and provides users with personalized assessments of their cardiovascular health based on a person's medical data, lifestyle factors and physical statistics, in addition to identifying strategies for preventative measures to heart health risks and better management of high blood pressure. Akin to a virtual medical specialist and priced at $4.99, it is the first in-app premium service to be launched within the award-winning Withings Health Mate application.

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Clinically Proven - Scientifically Driven

Created by an international scientific committee composed of high blood pressure experts under the leadership of Dr. Postel-Vinay, Hy-Result combines the professional advisory protocols laid down by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) with scientific data on the management of blood pressure. (1)

Ahead of its adoption by Withings, Hy-Result has been validated in a head-to-head clinical trial, comparing its recommendations with that of hypertension specialists.  In a study published in November 2015 in the peer reviewed Blood Pressure Monitoring Journal(2), it was found that Hy-Result software delivered the same advice as specialist physicians 95.4% of the time, making it at least as accurate as that of a specialist in current practice.  While not intended as a replacement to professional consultations with cardiologists and general practitioners, the study does validate Hy-Result as a trusted tool to be used by patients and their caregivers between doctor visits. 

Withings is committed to scientific validation of its connected health devices and Hy-Results adds to Withings' portfolio of imperial evidence showing the positive impact that devices can have on the personal management of cardiovascular health.  Earlier this year, Withings released the results of an 18-month study with the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) at four medical groups (Billings Clinic, Community Physician Network, Cornerstone Health Care, P.A., and Wilmington Health) that looked at the role of connected technology in helping people to control high blood pressure. It found that patients were better able to control their high blood pressure using an at-home monitor (in this project, it was the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor) with control rates improving from 38.6% to 70.0%.   

How It Works

Hy-Result combines blood pressure data with information about the individual user to determine interventions that will best deliver results.  The first step is to ask the user questions about his/her lifestyle, medication, medical history and personal stats.  The user sets a daily reminder to take three blood pressure readings in the morning and three in the evening over a 5-day period. This can be with the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor or any blood pressure monitoring device, as the data can be entered manually into the app.

Blood pressure measurements are variable, hence the purpose of taking so many blood pressure readings.  Hy-Result provides a more complete look into an individual's blood pressure assessment by taking multiple readings over multiple days.  Since hypertension is considered a "silent disease," meaning many people live with it unknowingly, taking one's blood pressure regularly at home can be more effective than an annual visit to the doctor.     

From this information, the protocol will provide users with personalized assessments of their cardiovascular health and identify strategies for preventative measures to heart health risks and the better management of high blood pressure.  Users can share a secure PDF report detailing their results and advice with their own physicians to better partner with medical professionals to take control of their own health. 

Availability

Hy-Result can be purchased for $4.99 in the Withings Health Mate application (iOS only) from February 2016 onwards and is available in the US, Canada, UK and France in French and English.  It is the first premium health service offered within The Withings Health Mate application, named as one of Apple's Best Apps of 2014. 

"With cardiovascular disease being the leading global cause of death, accounting for 17.3 million deaths per year(3), everyday monitoring blood pressure becomes an increasingly important part of anyone's healthy lifestyle," said Withings CEO and co-founder, Cédric Hutchings. "We are very proud to offer Hy-Result, which further delivers on the Withings mission to provide connected health services that are rooted in science and clinically proven to make positive impacts on health and wellbeing." 

For more information about Hy-Result, visit the Withings blog: http://blog.withings.com/2016/02/02/blood-pressure-protocol-hy-result/

References 
1 2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension: the Task Force for the management of arterial hypertension of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)," J. Hypertension., vol. 31, no. 7, pp. 1281-1357, Jul. 2013. 
2 "Automated interpretation of home blood pressure assessment (Hy-Result software) versus physician's assessment: a validation study," Blood Press. Monit., Nov. 2015.   
3 - Heart Org Statistics

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Microsemi Introduces 4+1 Outdoor Power-over-Ethernet Switch Enabling Connection of Four Powered Devices up to 60 Watts per Device

New Device Leverages Company's PoE Leadership to Support Growing Demand for Outdoor Deployments

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor and system solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its PDS-104GO outdoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch, expanding the company's industry-leading PoE product offering to enable the connection of four powered devices to a network. The switch delivers 60 watts (W) of power per device over standard Ethernet cabling to outdoor devices such as wireless local-area network access points (WLAN), Internet protocol (IP) cameras, point-to-point microwave radio and small cells--and is ideal for outdoor deployments in several industries including education, transportation, and government. Microsemi will be showcasing the device in Europe at the Cisco Live event in Berlin Feb. 15-18 and in the U.S. at ISC West in Las Vegas April 5-8.

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"We are pleased to offer Microsemi's first 4+1 port PoE switch with a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) uplink, providing customers with greater flexibility, longer networks, plug-and-play installation and the needed outdoor functionality including extended temperature range , IP 66 and integrated surge protection," said Sani Ronen, director of product management for Microsemi's PoE systems. "As a leader in Pow technology, the PDS-104GO demonstrates our continued commitment to innovation by offering a compelling and highly integrated solution for IP-based outdoor installations that brings new capabilities to the market."

The PDS-104GO addresses the increasing power needs of outdoor PoE applications which are connected to several million ports per year, with an estimated serviceable available market (SAM) of approximately $300 million per year according to market research firm Infonetics.

With simple and straightforward deployment, the IEEE802.3at-compliant switch is IP66-rated and can be installed in outdoor environments without the need to open the unit during installation. The switch delivers PoE power up to 60 W per device and enables remote monitoring and control of the device's status, including remote reset. The PDS-104GO also extends the reach between the switch and powered devices (PDs) by an additional 100 meters, to a maximum of 200 meters, a major benefit for many applications. In addition, the device offers lightening protection to the switch itself as well as to the indoor network.

Additional features include:

    --  Four PoE outputs, up to 60W per port
    --  SFP port for uplink supporting optical interfaces
    --  Remotely managed via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and web
    --  -40 degrees to 50 degrees Celsius operating temperature range
    --  Supports 10/100/1000Mbps data rates
    --  Includes integral surge protection
Product Availability
Microsemi's PDS-104GO outdoor PoE switch is available now. For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/pds-104go-4-1-outdoor-switch or email Sales.Support@Microsemi.com.

About Microsemi's Outdoor and Industrial PoE Portfolio
In addition to the PDS-104GO outdoor switch, Microsemi's PoE portfolio includes stand-alone one-port outdoor PoE midspans supporting up to 60 W with AC and DC input power options, the PD-9002GHO two-port hub, the PDS-102GO 3 port managed outdoor PoE switch, the PD-OUT/SP11 PoE Gigabit surge protector and the recently introduced PD-9501GI and PD-9001GI industrial one-port PoE midspans. For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/products/poe-systems/poe-systems-for-outdoor-installations. Microsemi also provides PoE PDs and ideal diode bridges that can be used in outdoor installations. More information can be found at http://www.microsemi.com/product-directory/power-over-ethernet/847-poe-pd-front-end-w-pwm-controller.

About Microsemi's Communications/Network Infrastructure Systems
Microsemi offers a complete portfolio of networking, PoE and precise time and frequency products that span all levels of integration, including integrated circuits (ICs), components for embedded applications, Ethernet switching, PoE or timing and synchronization systems, and turnkey timescales for customers around the world. Offering these devices to customers in the communications, aerospace, defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries, Microsemi's Ethernet products facilitate high-speed elastic Ethernet services. These products include PoE systems, Ethernet switches, hubs and midspan injectors from one to 24 ports supporting up to 95 watts (W) per port in indoor, indoor-to-outdoor and outdoor configurations, as well as Energy Efficient Power-over-Ethernet (EEPoE(TM)). The portfolio includes the PowerView(TM) Pro management suite, which allows smart configuration and monitor of PoE in a network.

Microsemi's timing, synchronization systems and TimePictra(TM) software generate, distribute, apply and monitor precise time used in telecom, enterprise, data centers, and government systems and networks. Microsemi enables customers to build state-of-the-art reliable, secure and precise networks using advanced timing technologies, atomic and synchronization solutions. The timing solutions delivered to customers are based on finely tuned and customized products based on precise timing standards including GPS, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Timing Protocol (NTP), SyncE and DOCSIS(®) timing. To learn more visit http://www.microsemi.com/product-directory/1053-systems-a-sub-systems.

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 4,800 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to its PDS-104GO outdoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch, expanding the company's industry-leading PoE product offering to enable the connection of four powered devices to a network, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Oregon Voting Option Includes New Technology Backed by Well-Known Name

Hands-On Demonstration of Hart InterCivic's Verity in the Works

SALEM, Ore., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- By pioneering automatic voter registration, Oregon becomes one of the easiest places to vote, ratcheting up ballot volume and putting pressure on election officials hampered by aging voting systems.  Now, county clerks considering upgrades are getting opportunities to learn more about the only second generation digital solution to pass rigorous state and national certification standards, Verity® Voting by Hart InterCivic.

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Designed with direct input from Oregon election managers, Verity was spotlighted at a users' group session during last week's Oregon Association of County Clerks Mid-Winter Conference in Salem. The conference brought together county and state voting officials to discuss election issues.

"Meeting face-to-face with election managers reinforced that while Oregon appreciates pioneering ideas, they also appreciate the decades of experience that back the Verity system," said Vice President of Operations Peter Lichtenheld, who led the Hart InterCivic meeting.  "For example, our 10-year history in Oregon means our integration with the State's voter registration databases is in place and ready to manage potentially increasing voter volume."

"On the other hand, innovation shines through in Verity's high speed ballot scanning and color-coded onscreen resolution of voter intent.  We'll be showing both in great detail at a statewide, hands-on demonstration in June."

Details of the June demonstration in Clackamas County will be shared when a date is confirmed. Early adopter Clackamas County, with about 230,000 registered voters, debuted Verity successfully in November 2015 and will help show the system in action. 

County clerks and other election officials at the Salem session with Hart also learned more about Verity's approach to post-election audits, including a user-friendly process for confirming write-ins and voter intent.

Hart representatives also led a paper-quality tutorial to help officials choose the most trouble-free ballot paper. Excellent ballot quality is crucial in a by-mail state like Oregon.

Finally, Hart partners met individually with company representatives to review their goals, procedures and other big-picture needs for the coming year.

"This long-view consultation is a building block of Hart's approach to customer service," said Lichtenheld. "It gives us another opportunity to listen to our customers - to anticipate their needs and find solutions that prevent deadline emergencies. This way, we continue to raise the bar."

For more information on the Verity Voting system, please visit http://www.hartintercivic.com/verityoverview.

About Hart InterCivic, Inc.

Austin-based Hart InterCivic is a full service election solutions innovator, partnering with state and local governments to deliver secure, accurate and reliable elections. Working side-by-side with election professionals for more than 100 years, Hart is committed to helping advance democracy one election at a time. The Hart mission fuels passionate customer focus and a continuous drive for technological innovation. The new Verity Voting system makes voting more straightforward, more equitable and more accessible--and ensures that managing elections is more transparent, more efficient and easier.

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LeEco Crosses the Magic Million; Creates Three Industry Records

BANGALORE, February 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    All-time High of Over 1 Million Registrations; Record 95,000 Orders Received in 20
seconds 

    Le 1s receives a record 95,000 orders received within 20 seconds. A never-before
record achieved by multinational Internet technology giant LeEco on February 9th for its
second flash sale on Flipkart. Prior to the flash sale today, the registration number
reached a record high of 10.30 lakhs - an astounding figure which is an industry first for
any mobile brand in India, leave alone a recent entrant like LeEco. It would appear that
LeEco's Le 1s has endeared itself to Indian consumers and gained unprecedented popularity
in a short span of time, owing to its superior performance, amazing features and
attractive price.

    Market disruptor LeEco has once again created three incredible records: the largest
number of orders received in a single flash sale; the shortest ever time for the orders
received and the highest pre-sale registration number. LeEco's international stature,
superior technology and lower than BOM cost pricing have contributed immensely in creating
these amazing records. 

    Commenting on the recent records achieved, Atul Jain, COO, Smart Electronics Business,
LeEco India said, "A million thanks to our customers for helping us reach these magic
numbers. It is a very proud moment for us at LeEco and immensely gratifying to have set
new records of crossing 1 million pre-sale registrations and receiving 95,000 orders in a
mere 20 seconds, which has never before been achieved by any other smartphone brand. We
are humbled by this overwhelming response and now even more determined to live up to the
trust consumers have vested in us." 

    LeEco's launch was a much-awaited event in the country and the company has now lived
up to the expectations of millions, thanks to the company's constant innovations and
market disruptive policies. As part of the launch, LeEco introduced two Superphones - Le
Max and Le 1s - the latter popularly referred to as 'flagship killer', was widely expected
to capture a significant share of the massive middle-class market with its attractive
price and superb specifications.

    Consumer response has validated the popularity of Le 1s. Within 24 hours of the launch
event the registration for Le 1s for the first flash sale exceeded 1 lakh, soaring to a
final astounding figure of 605,000 with a sale of 70,000 phones in just 2 seconds -
setting a string of new records in the industry.

    Ankit Nagori, Chief Business Officer, Flipkart, said, "Le 1s has done phenomenally
well on our platform. With record-breaking number of registrations and customer visits to
buy the phone, response to the second flash sale too has completely surpassed our
expectations. We are very thrilled to create this history with Le Eco."

    For those who could not buy a Le 1s at the February 9th flash sale, there is good news
- the next flash sale for Le 1s on Flipkart is on February 16th and dedicated to the
silver colour model of the phone. Registrations will commence at 18:00 hours on February
9th. Those who registered earlier but could not buy today would not need to register
afresh as there would be a roll over. The big and bold Le Max will also be available on
open sale starting February 16th. 

    Le 1s has a metal unibody, a world's first mirror-surface finger scanner, and a 5.5"
FHD display, the flagship processor of the year Helio X10 Turbo, 3GB Ram and 32 GB storage,
dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, and USB Type-C port. On the camera front, there is a
13 megapixel f/2.0 rear camera, and 5 megapixel wide angle selfie camera. This phone is so
popular in other markets that in less than 3 months it sold more than 3 million units in
China. The phone has also been endorsed by Tech Influencers and rated highly on
specialized tech portals.

    Another outstanding feature is the phone's fast charging technology, which means a
5-minute quick charge allows for 3.5 hour talktime. Business people need not worry about
the phone running out of charge during busy days. And buyers of this phone can expect a
content ecosystem to be uploaded into its android-based EUI system in the 2nd quarter of
this year since the company has already signed contracts with Eros and Yupp TV. 

    Also, noteworthy is the company's after-sales policies. LeEco has put in place 555
service centers in prime locations in the country, besides providing 24*7 toll-free
services, and other value-added services.

    About LeEco:

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple Internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs nearly 10,000 people
and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of more
than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters in
Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. 

    With disruptive innovation as the guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in myriad
businesses, spanning Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets and
large-screen applications to e-commerce, eco-agriculture and connected super-electric
cars. The company also has one of the world's largest content libraries which includes
movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which can be viewed on LeEco
devices like Superphones and Super TVs. Breaking the barriers of innovation, LeEco
provides personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive
prices. 

       
         
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        Aaron Samuel Rajendran 
        aaronsamuel@le.com 
        +91-9686100143 
        Sr Public Relation & Marcom Executive 
        LeEco

         

     

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TidalScale releases its System-Scaling HyperKernel

Transparently scales a virtual system to the size needed by large data problems

CAMPBELL, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- TidalScale, a company that makes it easy for customers to address large-scale compute problems, has released version 1.0 of the TidalScale HyperKernel. TidalScale offers the unique ability to transparently deploy a software-scaled computer to tackle large, data intensive problems in-memory. Until now, organizations with large data problems have been forced to slice their applications and data to fit into the memory of several smaller physical machines. The TidalScale HyperKernel eliminates that complexity.

The TidalScale HyperKernel will appeal to users who need a large memory space for applications like data mining, machine learning, and simulation.

The HyperKernel is a distributed hypervisor that allows a single operating system (like Linux) to transparently run across multiple commodity servers. The HyperKernel aggregates all the processors, memory, storage, and networks into a single virtual system that automatically and dynamically optimizes for best performance. The TidalScale HyperKernel requires no changes to existing applications or to standard operating systems or databases.

Software-scaled computers open the door to a wider range of new in-memory applications because users can deploy virtual systems much larger than the standard hardware servers typically available in data centers today but using the same equipment.

The TidalScale HyperKernel is currently in use by several customers. Customers are successfully running applications with Revolution R, Python, and AnyLogic. In Q4 2015, TidalScale published a Revolution R benchmark showing TidalScale HyperKernel's performance results.

The product is available for immediate deployment. Customers with large data and processing requirements are encouraged to contact sales@tidalscale.com.

"When TidalScale's CEO Ike Nassi joined the computer industry, 32KB was a big computer and every cycle counted," said Peter Christy, Research Director, 451 Research. "Later, when virtual machines were developed, skeptics thought the performance overhead would limit acceptance, and the same was later said for use of a hypervisor, and history proved the skeptics wrong. TidalScale is betting that the time has come when the 'overhead' of this kind of network-interconnected composed system is also acceptable. The initial benchmarks and use cases suggest they might just be right - history is on their side."

"TidalScale is a revolutionary game changer. Rather than fitting the application to the computer, it allows a user to fit the computer to the application," said Dr. Ike Nassi, CEO of TidalScale, Inc. "For improved management of capital, TidalScale-based systems can scale dynamically and at linear cost, as application needs evolve. It is extremely simple to use, requiring absolutely no changes to existing operating systems, databases, or applications. It automatically optimizes a system based on its instantaneous behavior orders of magnitude faster than can be done manually. And because it's all done in software, as hardware improves our software automatically inherits those improvements."

About TidalScale, Inc.

TidalScale is working to simplify access to affordable large computing systems. TidalScale provides a layer of software that sits underneath an operating system, such as Linux, allowing customers to deploy a software-scaled computer to match the size of their data problems using multiple commodity servers.

More information can be found at http://www.tidalscale.com.

Contact

Chuck Piercey, Product Management, TidalScale, Inc. +1-650-492-6108

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Valens Colligo Further Empowers Today's Education Sector

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ISE 2016 -- Valens, the developer of HDBaseT(TM) technology and founder of the HDBaseT Alliance, will be demonstrating the value that HDBaseT brings to the education sector, and showcasing the Collaborative Classroom of today at the HDBaseT Alliance stand.  HDBaseT enables real-time, no-latency sharing of high-throughput content among teachers and students, whether in the same physical place or not. 

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With Valens Colligo, an HDBaseT Spec 2.0-compliant family of chipsets, new features, such as native USB 2.0 and daisy-chaining, enable touch-screen functionality and optimize screen sharing, for a distance of up to 100m/328ft. 

At this year's ISE, the HDBaseT Alliance will be showcasing NEC's new HDBaseT-enabled Switcher and Receiver solution (NP01SW2), together with an NEC interactive ultra-short-throw projector. The NEC HDBaseT Switcher and Receiver solution is the world's first device that enables the transmission of audio and video, controls, USB and PoE with one cable.

"With HDBaseT, NEC is able to enhance the product's capabilities to cater to the needs of the education sector.  Valens Colligo's support of USB brings additional features that are particularly relevant to this market."
Ulf Greiner, Senior Product Line Manager, NEC Display Solutions

"In addition to USB 2.0 and daisy-chaining, Valens Colligo supports enhanced audio capabilities, multistreaming and transmission of 4K video over longer distances. For the education sector, it's a win-win situation, as HDBaseT enables the professionals in this sector to utilize the existing cabling infrastructure and upgrade the school multimedia environment."
Micha Risling, Sr. Vice President Marketing & Business Development, Valens

At ISE 2016, the HDBaseT Alliance will be demonstrating the Collaborative Classroom at its stand, Hall 5, Stand U92.

About Valens
Established in 2006, Valens provides semiconductor products for the distribution of uncompressed ultra-high-definition (HD) multimedia content. The company's HDBaseT technology enables long-reach connectivity of devices over a single cable and is a global standard for advanced digital media distribution. Valens is a private company headquartered in Israel.
For more information, visit http://www.valens.com.

CONTACT:
Sandra Welfeld
Communications
Sandra.welfeld@valens.com

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Allot Launches Service Gateway 9500; Extends Proven Service Gateway Capabilities to Every Network

Powerful Intel-based appliance delivers network intelligence, security and personalization

HOD HASHARON, Israel, February 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Allot Communications Ltd. [http://www.allot.com ] (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT), a leading
global provider of security and monetization solutions that enable service providers to
protect and personalize the digital experience, announced today the release of Allot
Service Gateway 9500 (SG-9500)
[http://www.allot.com/products/platforms/sg-9500/?campid=701D0000001V6TS ], a service
delivery platform with rich functionality packaged in an efficient and small-footprint
appliance capable of providing industry-leading throughput on Intel-based hardware while
enabling network visibility, security services and a personalized broadband experience to
millions of users. The first order for the high-performance appliance was received during
Q4 2015.

    "With the Allot SG-9500, cloud data centers, service providers and enterprises can now
cost-effectively scale and tackle the challenges associated with exploding user demand for
Internet bandwidth while simultaneously safeguarding network assets and users, and
delivering value-added network-based services," said Yaniv Sulkes, AVP Marketing at Allot
Communications. "We are very pleased with our first customer order and the strong demand
we have seen globally for our newest Service Gateway platform."

    The SG-9500 delivers high-density connectivity and high throughput in a compact
appliance, reaching up to 1 Tbps of throughput in a cluster of appliances. Leveraging
Intel-based hardware, the solution enables cloud data centers and service providers to
rapidly and cost-effectively roll out Security as a Service (SECaaS) and other
revenue-generating service offerings, as well as perform powerful network analytics
available only in high-grade appliances until today, while lowering total cost of
ownership and accelerating return on investment. With pay-as-you-grow deployment expansion
capabilities, network operators can seamlessly expand, reduce initial capital outlay and
quickly respond to market changes. Enterprises will benefits from a powerful all-in-one
appliance that provides network intelligence, application control, network security and
web security.

    Key features and functions of the Allot Service Gateway 9500 include:

    Secure Network Assets and Users
As a single point of integration for service delivery, Allot SG- 9500 minimizes
interoperability and service integration issues. Service providers benefit from a
centralized management and integration of Allot's leading security services including:

       
        - Allot WebSafe Personal (Security as a Service for consumers)
        - Allot WebSafe Business (Security as a Service for businesses)
        - Allot ServiceProtector (DDoS protection and anti-bot)
        - Allot ContentProtector (URL filtering)
        - Allot SpamOut Protector (anti-spam)

    The platform also supports real-time traffic steering to third-party applications or
virtualized services.

    Gain Greater Network Visibility & Control  

    Allot's embedded multi-dimensional awareness provides granular application, user,
device, quality-of-experience (QoE) and network topology traffic visibility. Intelligent
Traffic Detection Function (TDF) and Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF)
capabilities enable network operators to leverage superior traffic identification and
classification to enrich policy decisions and enhance charging capabilities. Additionally,
the Allot SG-9500 maintains accurate layer-7 visibility and control of user application
traffic across multiple platforms, even when asymmetric upstream and/or downstream IP
flows are processed by different appliances.

    Collect Network Data for Deeper Analysis & Insight 

    Allot SG-9500 collects and exports a rich variety of high-resolution usage data,
including real-time transactions per user, application, device, video session, VoIP and
Instant Messaging session, Web session, and more, which can be exported to business
intelligence (BI) systems, such as Allot ClearSee
[http://www.allot.com/products/analytics/clearsee-analytics ] network analytics, for
analysis. As a result, network operators are able to deliver new personalized services
customized to user profiles and needs and enterprises are able to increase productivity.

    Enterprises will additionally benefit from the enhanced analytics capabilities of the
SG-9500, allowing in-depth assessment of network and application metrics.

    The SG-9500 is generally available now worldwide. For more information please visit
the Allot website [http://www.allot.com/products/platforms/sg-9500/?campid=701D0000001V6TS
] or meet an Allot representative at one of these upcoming events:

       
        - Mobile World Congress, February 22-25, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain, Hall 5 Stand 5G41
        - RSA Conference USA, February 29 - March 4, 2016 in San Francisco, California Booth
          N4240

    About Allot Communications 

    Allot Communications (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT) is a leading provider of security and
monetization solutions that enable service providers to protect and personalize the
digital experience. Allot's flexible and highly scalable service delivery framework
leverages the intelligence in data networks, enabling service providers to get closer to
their customers, safeguard network assets and users, and accelerate time-to-revenue for
value-added services. We employ innovative technology, proven know-how and a collaborative
approach to provide the right solution for every network environment. Allot solutions are
currently deployed at 5 of the top 10 global mobile operators and in thousands of CSP and
enterprise networks worldwide. For more information, please
visit http://www.allot.com.

    Forward Looking Statement  

    This release may contain forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs
and expectations of Company management. Such statements involve a number of known and
unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or
achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to compete
successfully with other companies offering competing technologies; the loss of one or more
significant customers; consolidation of, and strategic alliances by, our competitors,
government regulation; lower demand for key value-added services; our ability to keep pace
with advances in technology and to add new features and value-added services; managing
lengthy sales cycles; operational risks associated with large projects; our dependence on
third party channel partners for a material portion of our revenues; and other factors
discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this
release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made only
as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.

       
         
        Contacts

         
        Allot Communications  
        Sigalit Orr, Director of Marketing Communications and Analyst Relations 
        +972-9-761-9171, sorr@allot.com  

         
        Merritt Group, Inc.  
        Melissa Chadwick, Merritt Group, Inc. 
        +1-571-382-8513, chadwick@merrittgrp.com  

     

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Cure Your #SameGiftSyndrome With ASUS' Valentine's Day Offer

MUMBAI, February 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Offer Valid From 8th February to 14th February, 2016 

    After launching the Zenfone Zoom and Zenfone Max to a tremendous response earlier this
year, ASUS announced a Valentine's Day offer to help cure the #SameGiftSyndrome. Under
this scheme, customers buying a ZenPad, ZenFone 2 Laser or ZenBook will get the
opportunity to win exciting prizes. The first 200 customers will be given ASUS ZenEars, an
ergonomically designed earphone that fits perfectly into the user's ears, and the next 100
will win ASUS ZenPowers, power-packed, credit-card sized 10,050 mAh battery power banks.
Besides this, 100 lucky winners will be given a wired mouse and 50 will get Flipkart
vouchers worth Rs.1,000; the winners will be selected based on a lucky draw. This offer is
valid from 8th February and will end on 14th February, 2016.

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    Peter Chang - Regional Head, South Asia and Country Manager for ASUS India  said, "We
celebrate Valentine's Day to show our appreciation to the special people in our lives.
Keeping with the sentiment, we wanted to make the moment special for our customers and do
something that would be reflective of the importance that the Indian market poses for
ASUS. I am confident our customers would be thrilled at the number of exciting offers we
have across devices." He further added, "We have always promised a luxury treatment for
our customers by offering high-end products and competitive prices and will continue to do
so."

    For more information and offer redemption 

    To be eligible for the offer, customers are required to register
on http://asus.in/valentines-offer

    Product highlights: 

    ZenPad: 

    The ZenPad is available in four versions - ZenPad 8.0, ZenPad 7.0, ZenPad C 7.0 (with
Intel Quad-core processor) and ZenPad C 7.0 (with MediaTek Quad-core processor). With a
display size of 20.3 centimetres, ZenPad 8.0 comes with a Qualcomm MSM8929 64-bit Octa
Core Processor and 16GB in-built memory. The device has an 8 MP auto-focus main camera
that is armed with features like larger aperture, pixel master camera for brighter photos,
zero shutter lag and manual mode support, and a 2 MP front camera with 140-degree selfie
panorama. The ZenPad 7.0 has a display size of 17.7 centimetres and includes an Intel Atom
x3-C3230 Quad Core Processor. Other features of ZenPad 7.0 include an internal memory of
16GB, an 8 MP main camera with auto-focus, manual mode, IR filter and a 2 MP front camera.
The ZenPad C 7.0 has the same display size as ZenPad 7.0 and has two versions, one with an
Intel 64-bit x3-C3230 Quad-core Processor and the other with a MediaTek MT8382V/W
Quad-core processor. The device has a 5 MP main camera and a 0.3 MP front camera. All
ZenPad variants operate on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

    ZenFone 2 Laser: 

    Powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop, ZenFone 2 Laser delivers excellent high-definition
(HD) 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It offers 5 MP front camera and 13 MP rear camera with a
Laser Auto Focus for up to 2X faster focus. The phone comes with a 3000 mAh Li-Polymer
removable battery, ASUS Sonic Master that ensures better sound clarity and deeper bass and
3 GB RAM. The phone comes with Super Anti-Scratch Corning Gorilla Glass 4 which has better
scratch resistance than any protection film for smartphones in the market. Some of the
other features include Dual-SIM, 4G LTE and Qualcomm 64-bit Octa Core Processor Snapdragon
615.

    ZenBook: 

    At just 12.3mm, Asus ZenBook UX305LA is the world's slimmest 13.3-inch QHD
ultraportable laptop powered by full range of Intel processors i.e. Core(TM) M,  Core(TM)
i5 & Core(TM) i7 and will be available in multiple colour options like black, white and
gold. With QHD display, 8GB RAM, 512GB solid-state disk and battery life of up to 10 hours,
ZenBook UX305LA is the ultimate ultraportable laptop for power users. The UX305LA is a
perfect balance of great looks and functionality which delivers a powerful performance
with the Windows 10 combination. The Indian consumers are increasingly moving towards
ultraportable products and the featherweight ZenBook UX305LA is a real performer that
redefines this segment with its svelte design. It is one of the most affordable products
in this category and we truly believe that it deserves a top spot among the Valentine's
Day gifting options for your loved ones.

    ZenEar: 

    The ZenEar is an innovative fusion of driver technologies and Sonic Master 2.0 to
provide sophisticated audio output. The ergonomically-designed earphones fit perfectly
into the user's ears and effectively absorb reflected sound, reducing distortion and
restore more music details. It consists of a Patented Damping System and Transmission Tube
designed to deliver crystal clear and detailed sound.

    ZenPower: 

    Weighing just 215 g, the ZenPower is a high-capacity power bank equipped with a
10050mAh battery, which offers substantial capacity to keep not just one, but multiple
devices charged and ready to go. The device, which is the size of a credit card, is
perfect for fully charging any smart device and its ergonomic feel and a smooth, premium
finish gives it a look of luxury.

    About ASUS 

    ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's
best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era,
ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital
home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards,
optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers,
multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and
wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,326 awards in 2014
and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC(TM). ASUS has
more than 16,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,200
engineers. Company revenue for 2014 was approximately US$14.5 billion.

    For more information, visit: http://www.asus.com/in

       
         
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        manoj_kumar@asus.com 
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Kiba, The World's First Self-Editing Video Camera, Now Taking Pre-Orders

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiba, the world's first interactive self-editing video camera, is now available for pre-order at http://getkiba.com. Kiba captures and curates your best moments using patented "joy ranking" technology, allowing you to enjoy time with family and friends without having to film or edit video. Kiba is the first camera you can talk to: it responds easily to voice commands like "Kiba, record," "Kiba, remember," or "Kiba, selfie."

Raji Kannan, Kiba CEO and founder, said, "Home is a social place with many special everyday moments. I often find that when I am capturing, I am not in the frame, or by the time I reach for the camera, the magic of the moment is lost. Or I might be away from home, but I don't want to miss my little daughter's moments. I have no time to go through hours of video footage and edit the best pieces. We built Kiba to record and share home videos effortlessly with family and friends - it's handsfree and easy to use. Kiba celebrates life and everyone's unique stories."

Kiba has been recognized as a CES 2016 Innovation Award honoree in two categories: "Portable Media Players and Accessories" and "High Performance Home Audio/Video." Kiba's Joy Ranking technology, based on artificial intelligence, uses audio and visual cues and ranks the top clips automatically, requiring no editing from the user. Users can immediately see their top moments in the Kiba app (for iOS, Android, and web), and easily share with friends and family. Moments can be stored locally on the Kiba device, or in Kiba's secure cloud service.

Kiba is available for preorders at the special introductory price of $199, which includes one year (12 months) of free cloud storage and an easily attachable camera mount. Following the initial preorder period, Kiba will be available at an MSRP of $329.

About Kiba

Kiba is world's first interactive selfediting video camera. Winner of two CES 2016 Innovation awards, Kiba allows users to enjoy their best moments with friends and family. It uses intelligent, patented "joy ranking" technology to capture and curate footage, providing users with beautifully edited, easily shareable video clips. Kiba responds to voice commands, has an elegant, simple design, and is accessible via iOS, Android, and web apps. Headquarted in Mountain View, CA, Kiba was founded in 2013 by Raji Kannan and Pranav Mishra. Kiba's team and its advisors have more than 100 patents in imaging and a successful track record of bringing exciting innovations to market. For more information, visit http://getkiba.com.

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nomos System Connects KNX With Samsung's SmartThings on Intel's IoT platform

nomos enables universal integration with KNX and Intel. The nOS is designed to unlock all multimedia, software, service and building automation protocols known today, connecting them with proprietary IoT apps such as Samsung's SmartThings orany other AppleHomeKit compatible app.

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 8, 2016 /CNW/ - nomos system AG, a patented Internet of Things (IoT) automation software platform provider, announces today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) the climax of interoperability - any app to any thing with nOS.

More and more apps, proprietary ecosystems and various alliances are rushing into market to provide intelligent solutions for building automation under the definition of IoT. But what does IoT actually mean? The new and global key word - IoT (Internet of Things), defines only single, intelligent components, which independently exchange data directly via the internet. That means in reality users end up with three, four or five individual ecosystems in their home, instead of just one.

When nomos system AG set out to address this issue, its goal was simple but ambitious: to create a software engine capable of connecting all devices in all environments and creating universal interoperability, regardless of standards or protocols.

Increasing now the broad compatibility of both nomos Operating System (nOS) and Intel technology, nomos shows an exemplary application; how individual IoT ecosystems like Samsung SmartThings can communicate with KNX a standard in building automation. As gateway between the two separated worlds nOS serves as universal abstraction layer. Being one of the few systems on the market nomos owns a direct communication into KNX and other software stacks. nOS generates access via the nomos Cloud API (REST & Realtime) to all automatically discovered KNX objects in a project, exchanging them to the SmartThings app and providing bidirectional communication between both systems.

Within the SmartThings service "My SmartApps" all elements become available to be controlled and monitored, even if they would not have been compatible before. nOS converts all protocols to provide easy access for any ecosystem and uniting them for a seamless user experience. With nOS installed on Intel's IoT gateways, users can collect, control and feed data to any frontend.

A broad range of OEM clients and partners in multiple verticals trust the horizontal implementable nOS solution, recently adding Intel, Hager Group and LG Hospitality Solutions in Singapure to nomos's impressive reference list.

About nomos system AG

Founded by automation veterans in 2010, nomos system AG is the leader in innovative building automation. Supplying OEM partners in the field of automation around the globe.

Web: http://www.nomos-system.com

Twitter: @nomossystem

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomossystem

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nomos System Connects KNX With Samsung's SmartThings on Intel's IoT platform

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

nomos enables universal integration with KNX and Intel. The nOS is designed to unlock all multimedia, software, service and building automation protocols known today, connecting them with proprietary IoT apps such as Samsung's SmartThings orany other AppleHomeKit compatible app.

nomos system AG, a patented Internet of Things (IoT) automation software platform provider, announces today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) the climax of interoperability - any app to any thing with nOS.

More and more apps, proprietary ecosystems and various alliances are rushing into market to provide intelligent solutions for building automation under the definition of IoT. But what does IoT actually mean? The new and global key word - IoT (Internet of Things), defines only single, intelligent components, which independently exchange data directly via the internet. That means in reality users end up with three, four or five individual ecosystems in their home, instead of just one.

When nomos system AG set out to address this issue, its goal was simple but ambitious: to create a software engine capable of connecting all devices in all environments and creating universal interoperability, regardless of standards or protocols.

Increasing now the broad compatibility of both nomos Operating System (nOS) and Intel technology, nomos shows an exemplary application; how individual IoT ecosystems like Samsung SmartThings can communicate with KNX a standard in building automation. As gateway between the two separated worlds nOS serves as universal abstraction layer. Being one of the few systems on the market nomos owns a direct communication into KNX and other software stacks. nOS generates access via the nomos Cloud API (REST & Realtime) to all automatically discovered KNX objects in a project, exchanging them to the SmartThings app and providing bidirectional communication between both systems.

Within the SmartThings service "My SmartApps" all elements become available to be controlled and monitored, even if they would not have been compatible before. nOS converts all protocols to provide easy access for any ecosystem and uniting them for a seamless user experience. With nOS installed on Intel's IoT gateways, users can collect, control and feed data to any frontend.

A broad range of OEM clients and partners in multiple verticals trust the horizontal implementable nOS solution, recently adding Intel, Hager Group and LG Hospitality Solutions in Singapure to nomos's impressive reference list.

About nomos system AG

Founded by automation veterans in 2010, nomos system AG is the leader in innovative building automation. Supplying OEM partners in the field of automation around the globe.

Web: http://www.nomos-system.com

Twitter: @nomossystem

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomossystem

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nomos System Connects KNX With Samsung's SmartThings on Intel's IoT platform

AMSTERDAM, February 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    nomos enables universal integration with KNX and Intel. The nOS is designed to unlock
all multimedia, software, service and building automation protocols known today,
connecting them with proprietary IoT apps such as Samsung's SmartThings or any other Apple
HomeKit compatible app. 

    nomos system AG [http://nomos-system.com ], a patented Internet of Things (IoT)
automation software platform provider, announces today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)
the climax of interoperability - any app to any thing with nOS.

    More and more apps, proprietary ecosystems and various alliances are rushing into
market to provide intelligent solutions for building automation under the definition of
IoT. But what does IoT actually mean? The new and global key word - IoT (Internet of
Things), defines only single, intelligent components, which independently exchange data
directly via the internet. That means in reality users end up with three, four or five
individual ecosystems in their home, instead of just one.

    When nomos system AG set out to address this issue, its goal was simple but ambitious:
to create a software engine capable of connecting all devices in all environments and
creating universal interoperability, regardless of standards or protocols.

    Increasing now the broad compatibility of both nomos Operating System (nOS) and Intel
technology, nomos shows an exemplary application; how individual IoT ecosystems like
Samsung SmartThings can communicate with KNX a standard in building automation. As gateway
between the two separated worlds nOS serves as universal abstraction layer. Being one of
the few systems on the market nomos owns a direct communication into KNX and other
software stacks. nOS generates access via the nomos Cloud API (REST & Realtime) to all
automatically discovered KNX objects in a project, exchanging them to the SmartThings app
and providing bidirectional communication between both systems.

    Within the SmartThings service "My SmartApps" all elements become available to be
controlled and monitored, even if they would not have been compatible before. nOS converts
all protocols to provide easy access for any ecosystem and uniting them for a seamless
user experience. With nOS installed on Intel's IoT gateways, users can collect, control
and feed data to any frontend.

    A broad range of OEM clients and partners in multiple verticals trust the horizontal
implementable nOS solution, recently adding Intel, Hager Group and LG Hospitality
Solutions in Singapure to nomos's impressive reference list.

    About nomos system AG 

    Founded by automation veterans in 2010, nomos system AG is the leader in innovative
building automation. Supplying OEM partners in the field of automation around the globe.

    Web: http://www.nomos-system.com

    Twitter: @nomossystem [https://twitter.com/nomossystem ]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomossystem

    Visit nomos sytem AG at Integrated Systems Europe 2016: Hall 12 / B81

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Ally Bank Introduces Touch ID® and Android(TM) Wear ATM Locator App

More enhancements underway for mobile banking in the coming months

MIDVALE, Utah, Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Consistent with steadily growing consumer trends in managing their personal lives digitally, Ally Bank, the direct banking subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), today announced two new features for smart devices, including Touch ID® for Ally Mobile Banking on iPhone® and an Android(TM) Wear ATM Locator app for smartwatches.

Additionally, Ally Bank announced it is building the capability to support popular mobile payment services such as Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay® and Android Pay(TM). The first of these will be Apple Pay, which is in the advanced stages of development and will be coming soon to Ally Bank customers.

"We are always looking at ways to leverage new technologies at Ally Bank to provide a richer experience for our customers," said Diane Morais, chief executive officer and president of the Ally Bank subsidiary. "These two latest features, as well as the work underway on mobile payments services, are simply part of our ongoing drive to meet growing consumer demands for mobile-related services."

Touch ID for Ally Mobile Banking is a fingerprint identity sensor that offers a quicker, secure login process. Ally Bank customers can set up Touch ID to log in to Ally Mobile Banking with an iPhone 5s or later, iPad Pro(TM), iPad Air® 2, or iPad mini(TM) 3 or later. Once activated, the feature will allow customers to access their account information through the mobile app without the additional need for a passcode.

The new Android Wear app allows Android watch users, whether they are Ally Bank customers or not, to get information on the five closest ATM and/or cashback locations, including:

    --  Distance to the location
    --  Full address
    --  Location name (i.e. 7-11, Walgreens, etc.)
    --  Whether it is an Allpoint® ATM, regular ATM, or cash back store
    --  Directions to each location (directions are sent to phone, and can also
        be viewed on the watch)
The ATM Locator app includes terminals in the Allpoint network, which are free of charge to Ally Bank customers. The bank introduced the ATM Locator & Cash Back app for Apple Watch® last September.

About Ally Bank
Ally Bank is a direct bank in the U.S. that offers a straightforward approach to banking with no minimum deposit required to open an account, no monthly maintenance fees and 24/7 live customer service. A subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc., the Bank offers online savings, interest checking, money market accounts, certificates of deposit with terms ranging from three months to five years, and IRA Plans. Member FDIC.

For more information, visit the Ally media site at http://media.ally.com or follow us on Twitter @ally.

Contact:

Andrea Puchalsky

313-656-3798
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E-Alternative Solutions Launches Liquid Soul Vapor

Premium vapor blends made with HydraVape Technology.

DARIEN, Conn., Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) announces the launch of Liquid Soul Vapor, scheduled to ship to high volume vapor locations starting next month.

After years of testing and fine-tuning the process to ensure both a quality and safe consumer experience, EAS is ready to bring its first major e-liquid to market. Liquid Soul Vapor is a premium, American-made liquid vapor brand developed with HydraVape Technology(TM), a proprietary process that minimizes "vape tongue" while providing a liquid formula that can vaporize at all standard temperatures - giving consumers the ability to choose any device with no discernible difference in the vaping experience.

"Whether you're a cigarette smoker looking for an alternative or a diehard vaper, you should be able to easily find the brand that suits you," says Jacopo D'Alessandris, President of EAS. "But a lot of people who want to vape are confused by, or alienated from vaping by, the subculture that's become synonymous with the market. We want Liquid Soul Vapor to be the brand consumers can trust with no reservations, and the brand of choice for all vapor retailers who want to develop a safe and profitable e-liquid business."

In an effort to make Liquid Soul Vapor the highest-quality e-liquid available, all of their blends are made with ingredients free of known harmful substances such as diacetyl, acetyl propionyl and acetoin. All packaging is tamper evident and all bottles are certified child resistant.

EAS will provide retail partners with best in class, full-service brand support including traditional and digital media programs, adult consumer education and engagement activities, as well as in-store support with customized POP and merchandising systems. Most importantly, EAS will bring category management practices to its retail partners to help them maximize profit and efficient inventory management.

"Our retailer partners will benefit from our modern category management strategies to help consumers navigate the different brands and nicotine levels," adds D'Alessandris. "The EAS team has the experience to work with vapor outlets to help them better understand their shoppers' behaviors and optimize their product assortment to make the most profitable use of their retail space."

About E-Alternative Solutions
E-Alternative Solutions (EAS) is a sister company of Swisher International and is based in Darien, CT. EAS develops, markets and distributes e-vapor products that are manufactured with the highest level of quality control, innovation and commitment to its consumers. For more information visit http://www.liquidsoulvapor.com.

Media Contact: Adam Schaffer
adam@5ivecanons.com
(904) 353-2900

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Curious Minds (CM Pod), a New Science, Technology and History Podcast Program Opens with a Three Part Series on Stuxnet and Cyber Security for Industrial Control and Critical Networks

Among the first guests was Waterfall Security Solutions VP and cyber security expert Andrew Ginter

ASHBURN, Va., Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterfall Security Solutions Ltd. today announced that CM Pod, a new podcast channel focusing on science, technology and history subjects, opened with a guest from Waterfall Security Solutions to discuss Stuxnet and other potential threats on critical infrastructure. When it was discovered in 2010, Stuxnet was the most complicated and sophisticated malware ever known. It highlighted the increasingly deliberate cyber attacks on targets that hold consequences much more dangerous than the loss of data.

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Andrew Ginter, Waterfall's VP of Industrial Security, was invited as the first guest on the program due to his long experience identifying and offering solutions to the potential threats on industrial control systems, as well as his participation in the influential paper "How Stuxnet Spreads". After his review of the last few years as threats and malicious malware have become more prominent, Mr. Ginter expanded on the development of a unidirectional gateway for improved security of the IT/OT connection in an industrial control system.

"Since 2005 there is a new class of attacks - malicious software with human guidance or viruses with a directed target like a guided missile to a specific system or organization," said Ginter. "Even prior to the discovery of these attacks, Waterfall Security offers a different type of solution - not an IT approach - but one based on hardware that physically blocks the connection of the industrial control network to the Internet connection so attacks do not get in."

"Fortunately, we provide visibility into the network for operators of ICS and SCADA networks to obtain and share information, thereby maintaining operational and business processes," added Ginter.

The Curious Mind or CM Pod is hosted by Ran Levi, an author and the founder of a Hebrew language podcast in 2007 called 'Making History'. Making History became the most successful podcast in Israel, with millions of downloads. All episodes are available for download free of charge.

About CMPod

CMPod (for Curious Minds Podcast) is a podcast (Radio-On-Demand) about Science, Technology and History. Each episode brings interesting stories from a wide range of subjects: from Physics and Astronomy to Medicine, Art and Science Fiction. Visit http://www.cmpod.net

About Waterfall Security Solutions

Waterfall Security Solutions is the global leader in industrial cybersecurity technology. Waterfall Security's hardware-enforced cyber security products are focused on preventing cyber sabotage of industrial control system and networks. Waterfall Security's products represent an evolutionary alternative to firewalls, and are used by industrial, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

For more information, visit http://www.waterfall-security.com.

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Casio Introduces Seven New Affordable LampFree(R) Projectors

New Models will Feature 1.5X Optical Zoom and Provide Lower Total Cost of Ownership

DOVER, N.J., Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Casio America, Inc. announced today that it will expand its industry-leading lineup of LampFree((R)) projectors. The affordably priced(*1) Core Series lineup of industry-first LASER & LED light source projectors will expand by adding three new models featuring a 1.5X optical zoom lens. The company will also release four new Advanced Series projectors that offer superior scalability at an affordable price(*1).

"Produced in our premium manufacturing facility, Casio's new Advanced LampFree projectors have all of the features and performance that our customers have come to rely on, in a compact design at a more affordable price point," said Joe Gillio, Senior Director Strategic Planning and Marketing of Casio's Business Projector Division. "We are pleased to be at the forefront of the industry in bringing unprecedented value to users with the new Advanced series. As our expansion continues and technology enhances, we are able to introduce feature rich next generation LASER & LED light source projectors that have increased TCO."

Casio's new LampFree models announced today include four WXGA and three XGA models. All seven of these new models are equipped with a 1.5X zoom lens for optimal flexibility in projector placement. The Advanced Series models can also be used to power other devices with HDMI terminal connections(*1) such as Intel((R)) WiDi*(2) or Miracast*(3) wireless display adapters and stick devices, offering superior scalability. Casio holds an 80 percent share of the global market*(4) for SSI projectors with 2,500 lumens or more, which is bright enough to use in fully lit rooms. This dominant position has allowed Casio to develop an extensive lineup of LampFree projectors.

Casio's new LampFree projectors are produced by Yamagata Casio, the Casio Group's manufacturing base in Japan. The company's projector development capabilities using LASER & LED light source technology have been brought together with the advanced production capabilities of Yamagata Casio, yielding excellent cost performance, while maintaining high quality and reliability.

Superior economic performance delivered by Casio Using a Laser & LED
Casio's LampFree LASER & LED light source offers a lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, eliminating the need for lamp replacement and reducing electricity consumption to about half that of a mercury lamp projector(*5). Given these benefits, total cost of ownership (TCO) for the new models is better than that of a traditional mercury lamp projector.(*6)

Instant Power On/Off delivers outstanding usability
The new projectors reach maximum brightness in as fast as five seconds from the time the power is switched on, eliminating the need to wait around while mercury lamps warm up. They also immediately power off with just a touch of the button and can be used again right away when powered back on, without the need for a cool-down period. The Instant Light Control feature allows adjustment of projection brightness using the left and right keys on the projector itself or on the remote control. Furthermore, with the Intelligent Light Control feature provided in the Advanced Series, these projector models sense ambient brightness in the room and automatically adjust the projection brightness accordingly.

Dependable dust-resistant design offers peace of mind
Casio has achieved projector dust resistance by structuring the internal components into three blocks to shield the optical block from dust. This helps ensure that dust does not lower projection brightness, enabling it to operate consistently for a long time.

Casio is promoting its LampFree light source technology with the aim of replacing mercury lamp projectors. In doing so, Casio is helping to reduce the environmental impact of projectors by discontinuing the use of mercury and cutting down on power consumption, which helps to reduce CO(2 )emissions. These new LampFree models will be available in Q3 2016 through Casio's network of authorized dealers and resellers.

              Series           Resolution              Model             Brightness Wireless LAN Optical Zoom              HDMI    USB Power Supply
              ------           ----------              -----             ---------- ------------ ------------              ----    ----------------

               Core               WXGA    XJ-V100W           3,000 lumens                              1.5X     1 Terminal                     

              Series
              ------

    XJ-V10X           3,500 lumens
    -------           ------------

               XGA    XJ-V110W            3,300 lumens
               ---    --------            ------------

             Advanced             WXGA    XJ-F210WN          3,500 lumens              Option        1.5X              2 Terminals        Yes

              Series
              ------

    XJ-F100W                         
    --------                      ---

               XGA    XJ-F20XN            3,300 lumens                     Option       1.5X
               ---    --------            ------------                     ------       ----

    XJ-F10X                           
    -------                       ---

    *1 Casio plans to list comparable
     devices on its website.
    *2 Intel is a trademark or
     registered trademark of Intel
     Corporation in the U.S. and other
     countries.
    *3 Miracast is a registered
     trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
    *4 Based on SSI projector volumes
     by manufacturer from January to
     December 2014, according to
     Futuresource Consulting Ltd.
    *5 Based on an estimate by Casio,
     electricity consumption is
     approximately half of a mercury
     lamp projector with the same
     level of brightness.
    *6 Based on an estimate by Casio,
     TCO over a five-year period is
     lower than that of a mercury lamp
     projector with the same
     brightness and the same number of
     HDMI terminals.

    DLP is a registered trademark
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About Casio LampFree((R)) Projectors
Casio's portfolio of LampFree((R)) projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum.  Casio has four series of LampFree((R)) projectors that are available for home, business, education and commercial applications - Slim, Signature, Pro and Short Throw. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree((R)) technology, please visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.

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Microchip Introduces Industry's First Automotive Serial Quad I/O(TM) (SQI(TM)) Flash Product with Extended Voltage and Larger Temperature Range

SST26VF SQI Family of Flash Products Now Available With Improved Functionality and Low Power Consumption

CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the introduction of automotive-grade NOR Flash products with wider voltage and a larger temperature range. With the SST26VF SQI product family, Microchip becomes the only vendor in the industry to offer an extended-voltage Serial Quad I/O Flash device in automotive temperature grades. The new family of products, available in densities of 16-, 32- and 64- Megabits, operates at Automotive Grade 2 and 3 and extends the operating voltage from 2.7V down to 2.3V and temperature up to 105°C.

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The SST26VF offers numerous features and benefits achieved with SST's proprietary, high-performance SuperFlash(®) technology, which significantly improves performance and reliability, and reduces power consumption for high-bandwidth, compact designs. The SST26VF family consumes 15 mA in typical high-speed operating conditions, which benefits automotive applications working to meet growing energy saving requirements.

The robustness of the SuperFlash technology memory cell brings high endurance to rewrite cycling and excellent data retention with extremely low failure rate and good performance at high temperatures.  All of these features are critical parameters to meet the vigorous requirements for automotive quality and reliability. The product also supports the long life cycle required by the automotive industry.

"Microchip continues to innovate and invest in new products based on its SuperFlash technology," said Randy Drwinga, vice president of Microchip's Memory Products Division. "The addition of the Automotive-grade SST26VF family of devices combines the benefits of robust reliability inherent to our SuperFlash technology with the high performance of Serial Quad I/O operation and the industry's fastest erase times, providing designers with an ideal Flash memory solution for automotive designs."

For more information about Microchip's SST26VF SQI Flash device family, visit: http://www.microchip.com/SuperFlash-020816a

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LG'S 2016 Flagship OLED TV Now Available For Presale At Select Retailers Nationwide

Beginning Today, Consumers Nationwide Can Be Among First to Experience New LG OLED TV Through Participating Retailer Pre-Orders

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of LG Electronics' first-ever Super Bowl commercial - featuring the brand new LG SIGNATURE(TM) OLED TV - LG today announced pricing for its 2016 flagship OLED TV model and offered eager consumers a chance to be among the first to bring this revolutionary technology home.

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As illustrated in its Big Game commercial, LG is bringing the TV of the future to consumers today with LG SIGNATURE OLED TV. For the first time, LG will offer a consumer preview of its flagship OLED TV through a display showcase at select retail stores throughout the country, and make it available for pre-sale both in store and online prior to its launch.

The 65-inch class (64.5 inches measured diagonally) LG SIGNATURE OLED TV model OLED65G6P is now available for pre-order at $7,999.99 with initial shipments planned for late next month. Retail partners for the exclusive consumer preview and pre-sale include selected locations for Abt, Best Buy, Bjorns, Brandsmart, Fry's, Nebraska Furniture Mart, P.C. Richard & Son, Value Electronics and Video & Audio Center.

"As we kick off 2016, our ad during the big game couldn't have been a better time and platform to introduce the flagship model in our 2016 OLED TV lineup," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "LG continues to pioneer OLED TV technology and bringing this OLED TV to market so quickly after its debut at CES® 2016 underscores LG's commitment to growing the OLED TV category and making it accessible to more households across the U.S. We can't wait for consumers to experience LG OLED TV for themselves."

LG OLED TV is an entirely new category of television that uses a revolutionary technology to deliver exceptional picture quality with perfect blacks and incredible color, even from wide viewing angles. The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV is the company's top-of-the-line OLED TV series for 2016. With a sophisticated OLED panel featuring an exceptionally thin depth (measuring about one-tenth of an inch), a translucent glass back and a powerful, forward-facing sound bar speaker system, it is an outstanding feat of modern engineering and design.

LG SIGNATURE OLED TVs also feature 4K Ultra HD resolution and high dynamic range (HDR) capability. Certified as "ULTRA HD PREMIUM" by the UHD Alliance, the series supports the industry-standard HDR formats established by the world's leading broadcasters, film studios and consumer electronics manufacturers, including HDR10 and DolbyVision(TM) technology*, making them among the first to be compatible with all formats. Also included is LG's webOS® 3.0 Smart TV platform, which incorporates advanced new features that make finding and switching between LG's expanded content options - including broadcast TV, streaming services and external devices - simple and fast.**

LG's full 2016 OLED TV lineup features four series with eight total models, including the LG SIGNATURE TV (series OLEDG6). Pricing and availability for the following will be announced this spring: 55- and 65-inch (54.6- and 64.5-inches measured diagonally) LG OLEDE6P, 55- and 65-inch (54.6- and 64.5-inches measured diagonally) LG OLEDB6P and 55- and 65-inch (54.6- and 64.5-inches measured diagonally) LG OLEDC6P.

LG firmly established the OLED TV category in 2015 when it introduced a full line of OLED TVs in multiple screen sizes, curved and flat configurations, and with 4K Ultra HD resolution models that display high dynamic range (HDR) content. The line remains available nationwide at prices starting at $2,000 while supplies last.

For more information about LG's OLED TV lineup, visit http://www.lg.com/us/oled-tvs.

* DolbyVision(TM) HDR technology will be available via a network update expected early this year.
**Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Agreement to smart TV terms and conditions required to use certain smart features. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice. webOS does not support Flash. In order to stream 4K content you will need a high speed internet plan capable of receiving 20Mb per second of data.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

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