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Low Speed Ventilation Delivers Highly Efficient Server Cooling

Low Speed Ventilation (LSV) - a new, highly efficient cooling concept for server rooms - is the latest addition to Alfa Laval's range of cooling solutions for data centers

LUND, Sweden, January 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Millions of servers in data centers worldwide generate huge amounts of heat while
handling and processing data. Conventional server cooling technology involves high air
speeds of 8-9 metres per second. Moving air at this speed requires a lot of energy and can
trigger the Venturi-effect, which leads to air pressure variations and the "hot spots"
that can cause servers to overheat.

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    Alfa Laval has introduced a unique and patented cooling concept, Low Speed Ventilation,
which delivers air at a considerably lower speed: 1.5 to 1.8 meters per second. Reducing
air speed and delivering an optimum airflow eliminates the Venturi effect, minimizes
pressure differences and therefore prevents problems such as 'hot spots'. As LSV is a
normal pressure technology, data center operators only need to control air availability,
not air pressure, making it far easier to achieve optimum conditions in the server room.

    As significant amounts of air are required for Low Speed Ventilation, LSV coolers are
larger than conventional coolers. Alfa Laval Arctigo LSV air coolers are specially
designed with a large cross-sectional area. Located outside the server room, these coolers
ensure the servers are supplied with sufficient temperature-controlled air at all times,
while consuming far less power than conventional server cooling solutions.

    "Low Speed Ventilation is a unique technology that challenges current solutions for
cooling server halls," says Mats Carselid, Marketing Manager Data Center Cooling. "We live
in an age obsessed with speed, so it may feel counter-intuitive that you can improve
performance by slowing something down. However, our new concept shows that if you reduce
air velocity, you can avoid problems often encountered in conventional server cooling and
gain a lot of benefits such as increased energy efficiency and reduced energy costs. Just
the fact that Low Speed Ventilation technology allows server halls to operate under normal
air pressure makes it a true innovation."

    LSV technology, which is already operating successfully at server halls in the
Netherlands, is now available in the Nordic countries.

    LSV: key benefits  

       
        - Lowest PUE - Power Usage Effectiveness of 1.07 compared to market average for
          global data centers of 1.5.
        - Lower energy consumption - "leaner cooling", as EC fans distribute air to servers at
          low speed.
        - Easier maintenance - LSV coolers are located outside the server room, making service
          access more convenient.
        - Lower costs - reduces cooling-related energy bills by up to 30% depending on size,
          type and location of the data center.

    LSV coolers for server halls join the existing range of Alfa Laval products such as
gasketed plate heat exchangers, dry coolers and adiabatic coolers, which can be combined
in integrated systems to meet a data center's overall cooling needs.

    See more at: http://www.alfalaval.com/datacenter

    About Alfa Laval 

    Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering
solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.

    The company's equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in
optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool,
separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals
and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol.

    Alfa Laval's products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical
engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for
comfort climate and refrigeration applications.

    Alfa Laval's worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100
countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.

    http://www.alfalaval.com

       
         
        For further information contact:

         
        Sarah Brennand, Marketing Communications Manager 
        Alfa Laval Inc (US) 
        +1-804-236-1260 
        sarah.brennand@alfalaval.com

         
        Scot Seifert, Director, HVAC and Industrial Equipment 
        Alfa Laval Inc (US) 
        +1-215-443-4104 
        scot.seifert@alfalaval.com 

     

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Complete and Uncomplicated Solutions for Data Center Cooling

LUND, Sweden, January 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    With new, unique server cooling technology and free cooling solutions, Alfa Laval now
has a complete offering for data center cooling. Based on Alfa Laval' s extensive
application knowledge, this comprehensive range makes it easier to provide optimum systems
for specific data center needs.

    The number of data centers continues to increase worldwide and there has been a huge
proliferation of products, systems and technologies for data center cooling.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7736351-uncomplicated-solutions-data-center-cooling

    "There are so many options out there, that it can be confusing," says Mats Carselid,
Marketing Manager Data Center Cooling. "Our aim is to take the complication out of data
center cooling. And now that we have a new solution that has been specifically developed
for server cooling - Low Speed Ventilation - the choice is even easier."

    Alfa Laval, a leading pioneer in cooling solutions for specialized applications with
more than 100 years of experience in industrial cooling, has developed eco-conscious
solutions for data center cooling that can be tailored to create highly reliable, energy
and cost-efficient systems for all sections of a data center.

    The Alfa Laval data center cooling offering:  

       
        - Unique server cooling technology - Low Speed Ventilation (LSV) is a new, highly
          efficient cooling technology for server rooms resulting in lower energy consumption,
          lower cooling-related energy bills (by up to 30% depending on the center's size, type
          and location) and the lowest possible PUE on the market.
        - Free cooling with air - Thanks to our wide product portfolio we are also able to
          combine adiabatic or dry coolers with gasketed plate heat exchangers at the core of
          air-based free cooling systems. No other manufacturer is able to combine seasonally
          adjustable solutions - we identify the optimum periods for free cooling or chiller
          cooling in year-round operation. 
        - Free cooling with water - An economic and eco-friendly solution sourced from rivers,
          lakes or oceans. We are the only supplier that offers both water filters and gasketed
          plate heat exchangers for data center cooling. This system can often operate
          year-round without mechanical cooling.
        - Continuous partnership - Our proactive maintenance and customized service programs
          ensure optimal long-term equipment performance. We assist data center operators via an
          unrivalled global infrastructure for local support.

    "With the addition of Low Speed Ventilation, we now have a comprehensive range
covering all aspects of Data Center Cooling. But, what makes the real difference is how we
use our expertise to help customers identify the right solution, or combination of
solutions, to create a complete cooling system optimized for a specific data center,"
concludes Mats Carselid.        

    See more at: http://www.alfalaval.com/datacenter

    About Alfa Laval

    Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering
solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.

    The company's equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in
optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool,
separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals
and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol.

    Alfa Laval's products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical
engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for
comfort climate and refrigeration applications.

    Alfa Laval's worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100
countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.

    http://www.alfalaval.com

       
         
        For further information contact: 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        Rebecca Halpin, Marketing & Communications Manager 
        Alfa Laval Ltd, United Kingdom 
        +44-(0)1276-413632 
        rebecca.halpin@alfalaval.com 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        Anne Wallace, Marketing Communications Co-ordinator 
        Alfa Laval Ltd, United Kingdom 
        +44-(0)1276-413613 
        anne.wallace@alfalaval.com 

     

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Complete and Uncomplicated Solutions for Data Center Cooling

LUND, Sweden, January 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    With new, unique server cooling technology and free cooling solutions, Alfa Laval now
has a complete offering for data center cooling. Based on Alfa Laval's extensive
application knowledge, this comprehensive range makes it easier to provide optimum systems
for specific data center needs.   

    The number of data centers continues to increase worldwide and there has been a huge
proliferation of products, systems and technologies for data center cooling.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7736351-uncomplicated-solutions-data-center-cooling

    "There are so many options out there, that it can be confusing," says Mats Carselid,
Marketing Manager Data Center Cooling. "Our aim is to take the complication out of data
center cooling. And now that we have a new solution that has been specifically developed
for server cooling - Low Speed Ventilation - the choice is even easier."

    Alfa Laval, a leading pioneer in cooling solutions for specialized applications with
more than 100 years of experience in industrial cooling, has developed eco-conscious
solutions for data center cooling that can be tailored to create highly reliable, energy
and cost-efficient systems for all sections of a data center.

    The Alfa Laval data center cooling offering:  

       
        - Unique server cooling technology - Low Speed Ventilation (LSV) is a new, highly
          efficient cooling technology for server rooms resulting in lower energy consumption,
          lower cooling-related energy bills (by up to 30% depending on the center's size, type
          and location) and the lowest possible PUE on the market.
        - Free cooling with air - Thanks to our wide product portfolio we are also able to
          combine adiabatic or dry coolers with gasketed plate heat exchangers at the core of
          air-based free cooling systems. No other manufacturer is able to combine seasonally
          adjustable solutions - we identify the optimum periods for free cooling or chiller
          cooling in year-round operation. 
        - Free cooling with water - An economic and eco-friendly solution sourced from rivers,
          lakes or oceans. We are the only supplier that offers both water filters and gasketed
          plate heat exchangers for data center cooling. This system can often operate
          year-round without mechanical cooling.
        - Continuous partnership - Our proactive maintenance and customized service programs
          ensure optimal long-term equipment performance. We assist data center operators via an
          unrivalled global infrastructure for local support.

    "With the addition of Low Speed Ventilation, we now have a comprehensive range
covering all aspects of Data Center Cooling. But, what makes the real difference is how we
use our expertise to help customers identify the right solution, or combination of
solutions, to create a complete cooling system optimized for a specific data center,"
concludes Mats Carselid.        

    See more at: http://www.alfalaval.com/datacenter

    About Alfa Laval 

    Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering
solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.

    The company's equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in
optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool,
separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals
and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol.

    Alfa Laval's products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical
engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for
comfort climate and refrigeration applications.

    Alfa Laval's worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100
countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.

    http://www.alfalaval.com

       
         
        For further information contact: 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        Sarah Brennand, Marketing Communications Manager 
        Alfa Laval Inc (US) 
        +1-804-236-1260 
        sarah.brennand@alfalaval.com 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        Scot Seifert, Director, HVAC and Industrial Equipment 
        Alfa Laval Inc (US) 
        +1-215-443-4104 
        scot.seifert@alfalaval.com 

     

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Topwise Debuts its Qing Cong Smartphone Brand With Lucid's PowerXtend(TM) Battery Power-Saving Technology

BEIJING and NETANYA, Israel, January 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    China's new high-spec affordable brand will hit the smartphone market with 20% more
time to play, chat, navigate and browse.  

    Topwise Communications and Lucidlogix (Lucid) announced today the licensing of
PowerXtend, the de-facto standard for mobile battery life extension software for the new
Qing Cong smartphone brand.

    Extending the device daily battery life, PowerXtend supports popular applications such
as instant messaging, multimedia browsing, gaming and navigation. Integrated into the
Android OS, PowerXtend maximizes the device user-experience by combining increased
mobility and a great multimedia experience.

    The new Qing Cong smartphone brand, the first fruit of recent merger of Topwise
Communications and 139shop.com cell phone retail website, targets enthusiastic and
demanding young users. Its metal design and high-spec features combine performance, style
and functionality. With a longer battery life it provides satisfaction for customers
throughout the day. Qing Cong Metal devices are loaded with powerful technologies to
provide gaming and interaction experience while providing up to 20% more operating time
between charges. With the integration of PowerXtend, Topwise users enjoy improved mobility
and more fun throughout the day.

    "Integrating Lucid's PowerXtend software will enhance and improve the satisfaction of
our smartphone customers." said Wensheng Tan, CEO of Qing Cong. "Topwise Communications
designed the Qing Cong Metal brand using processors, components and technologies usually
found only in devices twice as expensive. We have managed to provide our customers with a
high-end, stylish device, at a reasonable price with no compromise over the user
experience."

    Topwise Communications' customers are using applications that are highly demanding on
computing power and dynamic display requirements hence more battery consumption. Lucid's
PowerXtend software fills the gap between users need for performance throughout the day
and hardware power requirements caused by intensive interaction between applications,
content, display, and user dynamic activities. It enables up to 20% more usage time for
the most demanding applications such as chatting, gaming, browsing and navigating. With
over 150 million licensed devices, PowerXtend is today the standard for embedded Android
battery life enhancement solutions.

    "With the new Qing Cong Metal, Topwise Communications enters the "big players" arena
and becomes a natural partner for Lucid's market leading solution." said Elad Dubzinski,
Lucid's COO. "Topwise's smartphones are designed to satisfy the interaction and gaming
enthusiasts where the PowerXtend benefits are most significant"

    About Topwise Communications 

    Founded in April 2006, Topwise is a Hong Kong based hi-tech group, focused on
manufacturing mobile terminals. The company controls the overall manufacturing industry
chain from independent R&D, product manufacturing, branding to global marketing. Its main
products include mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

    Topwise's branch companies include: Shenzhen Topwise Communication Co. Ltd., Topwise
Time Communication Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Dinglian Time Co.,Ltd., Shenzhen Zhilian Time
Technology Development Co. Ltd., Dongguan Qinzhi Optoelectronics Co.,Ltd., Huizhou Kameiou
Communication Co.Ltd., Huizhou Topwise Communication Co.,Ltd, Beijing Qingcong Equipment
Communication Co., Ltd.

    With highly qualified, efficient sales and IT service team, Topwise is supplying high
quality products to a number of famous brands around the globe. The group employs 4000
people, with over 1000 in the R&D team, and over 90% hold a degree of bachelor or above.
Around 30 million smartphone users, 12 million tablet users are enjoying the products from
Topwise Group every year.

    On Nov.2, 2015, Topwise Group had a press conference together with 139shop.com,
announcing the buyout of 139.com, and co-launched the new smartphone brand "Qing Cong".

    About LucidLogix 

    Lucidlogix Technologies (http://www.lucidlogix.com [http://www.lucidlogix.com ]), provides
software core for power saving solutions, satisfying the growing demand for performance
and mobility. Benefiting from Lucid's core graphics technologies, Lucid's proprietary
algorithms and software solutions dramatically improves mobile performance for Android
devices. Lucidlogix is privately held and headquartered in Israel.

       
         
        Check Lucid's product video here: https://youtu.be/mQg7mUmI6Bw

         
        WeChat: http://weixin.qq.com/r/5EPXz4LEHt9hrcas9xb2

         
        Email: adina.shorr@lucidlogix.com

         
        Phone: +972-9-8649649

         

     

Lucidlogix Technologies

Topwise Debuts its Qing Cong Smartphone Brand With Lucid's PowerXtend(TM) Battery Power-Saving Technology

China's new high-spec affordable brand will hit the smartphone market with 20% more time to play, chat, navigate and browse.

BEIJING and NETANYA, Israel, Jan. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Topwise Communications and Lucidlogix (Lucid) announced today the licensing of PowerXtend, the de-facto standard for mobile battery life extension software for the new Qing Cong smartphone brand.

Extending the device daily battery life, PowerXtend supports popular applications such as instant messaging, multimedia browsing, gaming and navigation. Integrated into the Android OS, PowerXtend maximizes the device user-experience by combining increased mobility and a great multimedia experience.

The new Qing Cong smartphone brand, the first fruit of recent merger of Topwise Communications and 139shop.com cell phone retail website, targets enthusiastic and demanding young users. Its metal design and high-spec features combine performance, style and functionality. With a longer battery life it provides satisfaction for customers throughout the day. Qing Cong Metal devices are loaded with powerful technologies to provide gaming and interaction experience while providing up to 20% more operating time between charges. With the integration of PowerXtend, Topwise users enjoy improved mobility and more fun throughout the day.

"Integrating Lucid's PowerXtend software will enhance and improve the satisfaction of our smartphone customers." said Wensheng Tan, CEO of Qing Cong. "Topwise Communications designed the Qing Cong Metal brand using processors, components and technologies usually found only in devices twice as expensive. We have managed to provide our customers with a high-end, stylish device, at a reasonable price with no compromise over the user experience."

Topwise Communications' customers are using applications that are highly demanding on computing power and dynamic display requirements hence more battery consumption. Lucid's PowerXtend software fills the gap between users need for performance throughout the day and hardware power requirements caused by intensive interaction between applications, content, display, and user dynamic activities. It enables up to 20% more usage time for the most demanding applications such as chatting, gaming, browsing and navigating. With over 150 million licensed devices, PowerXtend is today the standard for embedded Android battery life enhancement solutions.

"With the new Qing Cong Metal, Topwise Communications enters the "big players" arena and becomes a natural partner for Lucid's market leading solution." said Elad Dubzinski, Lucid's COO. "Topwise's smartphones are designed to satisfy the interaction and gaming enthusiasts where the PowerXtend benefits are most significant"

AboutTopwise Communications

Founded in April 2006, Topwise is a Hong Kong based hi-tech group, focused on manufacturing mobile terminals. The company controls the overall manufacturing industry chain from independent R&D, product manufacturing, branding to global marketing. Its main products include mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Topwise's branch companies include: Shenzhen Topwise Communication Co. Ltd., Topwise Time Communication Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Dinglian Time Co.,Ltd., Shenzhen Zhilian Time Technology Development Co. Ltd., Dongguan Qinzhi Optoelectronics Co.,Ltd., Huizhou Kameiou Communication Co.Ltd., Huizhou Topwise Communication Co.,Ltd, Beijing Qingcong Equipment Communication Co., Ltd.

With highly qualified, efficient sales and IT service team, Topwise is supplying high quality products to a number of famous brands around the globe. The group employs 4000 people, with over 1000 in the R&D team, and over 90% hold a degree of bachelor or above. Around 30 million smartphone users, 12 million tablet users are enjoying the products from Topwise Group every year.

On Nov.2, 2015, Topwise Group had a press conference together with 139shop.com, announcing the buyout of 139.com, and co-launched the new smartphone brand "Qing Cong".

About LucidLogix

Lucidlogix Technologies (http://www.lucidlogix.com), provides software core for power saving solutions, satisfying the growing demand for performance and mobility. Benefiting from Lucid's core graphics technologies, Lucid's proprietary algorithms and software solutions dramatically improves mobile performance for Android devices. Lucidlogix is privately held and headquartered in Israel.

Check Lucid's product video here: https://youtu.be/mQg7mUmI6Bw

WeChat: http://weixin.qq.com/r/5EPXz4LEHt9hrcas9xb2

Email: adina.shorr@lucidlogix.com

Phone: +972-9-8649649

SOURCE  Lucidlogix Technologies

Lucidlogix Technologies

Web Site: http://www.lucidlogix.com

Olympus Receives 510(k) Clearance for TJF-Q180V Duodenoscope

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus announced today that FDA has cleared the 510(k) for the TJF-Q180V duodenoscope with modifications to the device design and labeling. The duodenoscope is a flexible gastrointestinal endoscope used in procedures such as endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which is most commonly performed to diagnose and treat conditions in the pancreas, bile duct and gallbladder.

Beginning in early February, Olympus will implement a corrective action in the U.S. for current TJF-Q180V duodenoscopes. These changes involve new parameters that were reviewed by FDA prior to 510(k) clearance. The corrective action includes replacing the forceps elevator mechanism with a new forceps elevator design.

Detailed instructions about how to complete this process will be sent to customers via Federal Express on January 15, 2016. In the meantime, more information can be found here. Healthcare facilities should continue to use the TJF-Q180V duodenoscope until the forceps elevator mechanism is replaced.

Additionally, the corrective action includes an updated Operation Manual and Reprocessing Manual for the TJF-Q180V. The Operation Manual contains new information on the required inspection of the device before and after patient procedures that must be performed by the healthcare facility. The Reprocessing Manual includes updated reprocessing instructions, including information on the use of Acecide-C High-Level Disinfectant when disinfecting the TJF-Q180V in the OER-Pro and a new chapter (Chapter 6) regarding annual inspections by Olympus service personnel.

The new reprocessing measures should be implemented as soon as possible. Healthcare facilities can download the new manuals from the OlympusConnect website. New printed manuals will be available for distribution in February. 

Olympus intends to implement the replacement of the forceps elevator mechanism and provide updated manuals in all other markets with this device in the coming months.

About Olympus
Olympus is a precision technology leader, designing and delivering innovative solutions in its core business areas of Medical and Surgical Products, Scientific Solutions, and Cameras and Audio Recorders. Through this technology, Olympus focuses on enhancing people's lives every day and helping people enjoy the continuum of life. For more information, visit http://www.olympusamerica.com.

SOURCE  Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

CONTACT: Mark Miller, Olympus Corporation of the Americas, 484-896-3020, Mark.Miller@olympus.com

Web Site: http://www.olympusamerica.com

Go Beyond the Ordinary with the New Pioneer Multimedia Receivers in Israel

SINGAPORE and JERUSALEM, Jan. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre, a leader in aftermarket car audio, today launched its 2016 multimedia and TV receivers, bringing FLAC lossless audio support and other exciting features to connected car entertainment.

Four new multimedia receivers are available in different form factors and screen sizes: Under the double-DIN category is the AVH-X5850BT boasting a massive 7-inch display, while the AVH-X2850BT and AVH-285BT come with a 6.2-inch screen. The 1-DIN AVH-X7850BT packs a space-saving design using a retractable slide-out 7-inch screen. All these models are also compatible with the latest GEX-2850DVB2 Dual Diversity DVB-T2 TV receiver.

"Online music and digital TV broadcasts are now becoming widely available, including lossless audio formats like FLAC, which is highly sought after by audiophiles. Our new Pioneer multimedia receivers have been developed to leverage this trend, providing a seamless in-car entertainment experience that is both intuitive and immersive," said Mr. Isao Nomura, Deputy General Manager of Business Planning and Marketing Division, Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre.

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The following key enhancements are available for the 2016 models:

BETTER THAN CD-QUALITY MUSIC

FLAC lossless audio support(1) lets both drivers and passengers enjoy higher-quality music playback(2), which is sonically superior compared with MP3 and CDs. Not only can FLAC retain all the nuances and dynamism of an original studio recording, it also packs a significantly higher resolution for enhanced clarity - at up to 24-bit/48KHz for the 2016 Pioneer multimedia receivers.

In terms of file size, FLAC is 50% to 60% smaller than uncompressed WAV files, allowing more songs to be fitted into the same USB storage devices and smartphones.

CLEARER, WIDE-ANGLE SCREEN

Now equipped with an improved ClearType resistive touchscreen promising better visual quality, users will be able to operate the head unit, play movies or navigate effortlessly and clearly at most viewing angles and under bright daylight conditions. As part of the overall screen upgrade, the wallpaper has been updated with refreshingly new graphics as well.

DIRECT CONTROL AT YOUR FINGER TIP

Steering wheel control(3) module lets drivers safely operate the receiver, including answering phone calls, without taking their hands off the steering wheel. What's more, holding the onboard mute button can further activate a nifty voice recognition function.

UNINTERRUPTED TV PROGRAMMES ON-THE-GO

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Never miss a TV show with the latest GEX-2850DVB2(4) TV receiver, powered by a dual-diversity chipset for stable reception over a longer distance and at high speed, successfully tested by Pioneer at a range of up to 80km from the broadcasting station in a car travelling at around 140km/h.(5)

The GEX-2850DVB2 Dual Diversity DVB-T2 TV Receiver can also directly record TV programmes to a USB storage device, and is controllable using the receiver's touchscreen for truly stress-free and smooth operations.

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The following are more innovative features of Pioneer receivers to take full advantage of the latest smartphones:

    --  AppRadio Mode and AppRadioLIVE(6) - Pioneer's free application to view
        and control third-party utilities, navigational aids and social networks
        installed on iOS and Android smartphones, utilising the receiver's
        touchscreen. AppRadio Mode is also compatible with AppRadioLIVE, which
        aggregates maps, music, news and events into four interactive quadrants
        on screen. Moreover, car owners can conveniently connect their
        smartphones to the receivers using a regular USB cable, eliminating
        costly and complicated setups previously required. Additional cabling
        options are also available.(7)
    --  MIXTRAX -Pioneer's revolutionary MIXTRAX®(8) virtual DJ technology
        transforms a music library into a nonstop DJ mix, inserting transitions
        and effects automatically to string together tunes from an iPhone, iPod
        or USB storage device. To truly recreate a club experience, users can
        also set the illumination and display to pulsate and change colour,
        according to the tempo and intensity of the music.
    --  Comprehensive Bluetooth functions - All Bluetooth-enabled Pioneer
        receivers feature Two-Phone Bluetooth Pairing capability, allowing up to
        two phones to be connected simultaneously for hands-free voice calls.
        With Wireless Audio Browsing(9), drivers can also search their music
        library via the head unit display without touching their iOS and Android
        smartphone(10), providing greater user convenience and a safer drive.
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The new 2016 Pioneer Multimedia and TV Receivers are now available at Pioneer authorised dealers. For more updates on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car Entertainment Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment/.

Additional notes:

    --  Do not use your Pioneer system if doing so will divert your attention in
        any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe
        driving rules. In some countries, certain operations of devices while
        driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be
        obeyed.
    --  Pioneer does not guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage
        devices and assumes no responsibilities for any loss of data on media
        players, smartphones, or other devices while using the receiver.
    --  Bluetooth® functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile
        phone. Certain Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible
        Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may
        be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers.
    --  Pioneer Multimedia Receivers are for selected Android smartphones only.
        Compatibility varies by Android smartphone. Please check with local
        Pioneer authorised dealers for more information.
    --  PIONEER and MIXTRAX are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation.
    --  Apple®, iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
        and other countries.
    --  Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
    --  iOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and
        other countries and is used under license.
    --  BLUETOOTH® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc
    --  All other brand, product names, or logos may be trademarks or registered
        trademarks of their respective holders.
About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.

The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992, Pioneer's core business is in car audio visual. Pioneer aims to be a leading aftermarket manufacturer and supplier to leading car brands, providing comprehensive infotainment solutions for in-car, by developing next-generation devices and innovative cloud services for the growing connected car market. For more information, please visit http://www.pioneer.com.sg.

For more information, please contact,

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UDT Electronics Ltd

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shay@udt.co.il

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                    X2850BT and AVH-X7850BT.

    2               Only for files stored in USB thumb
                    drive.

    3               Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                    X2850BT and AVH-X7850BT.
                    Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                    X2850BT and AVH-X7850BT.

    5               Actual performance varies and is
                    dependent on a wide variety of
                    external factors such as
                    geographic location.

    6               Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                    X2850BT and AVH-X7850BT.

                   Pioneer CD-MU200 accessory cable
                    for selected Android(TM)
                    smartphones, and Pioneer CD-IU52
                    accessory cable for selected
    7               iPhone, each sold separately.

    8               Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                    X2850BT, and AVH-X7850BT.

    9               Available only for Pioneer
                    receivers with built-in
                    Bluetooth connectivity.

    10              Requires iOS and Android devices
                    compatible with AVRCP version
                    1.5.
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INGDAN.com Officially Launches "IngDan Online Shop"

Number of INGDAN.com Projects and Followers Exceeds 10,000 and 8 Million, Respectively

HONG KONG, Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogobuy Group ("Cogobuy" or the "Company," stock code: 400.HK), the largest e-commerce platform serving the electronics manufacturing industry in China, is pleased to announce that INGDAN.com -- the Company's intelligent hardware innovation platform -- officially launched its "IngDan Online Shop" on January 1, 2016. The "IngDan Online Shop" is the most significant step in closing the loop for INGDAN.com's intelligent hardware B2B2C model, where products featured on INGDAN.com can reach consumers directly.

Nearly ten thousand intelligent hardware products are featured on INGDAN.com, covering a broad range of applications including parent-child education, healthcare, movie entertainment, and robotics. Previously, INGDAN.com successfully connected upstream suppliers with downstream hardware teams. Now, through the "IngDan Online Shop", INGDAN.com is directly promoting hardware products that match consumer needs. Following this move, in addition to providing supply chain services to innovative start-ups, INGDAN.com will also help solve start-ups' sales hurdles by providing diversified sales channels.

Mr. Jeffrey Kang, CEO of Cogobuy Group, said: "Currently, INGDAN.com is the largest intelligent hardware supply chain platform in the world, providing supply chain services to help start-ups rapidly implement their production and business plans. We have amassed more than 10,800 projects and more than eight million followers. All intelligent hardware products featured in the 'IngDan Online Shop' are from start-ups on INGDAN.com. INGDAN.com is proud to contribute to building a 'sharing economy' for our industry. The 'IngDan Online Shop' enables consumers to purchase the latest intelligent hardware products at the attractive prices, which further supports growth in the hardware sector."

About Cogobuy Group

Cogobuy Group is the largest e-commerce service platform serving the electronics manufacturing industry in China. Through the e-commerce platform, which includes a direct sales platform, an online marketplace, and a dedicated team of technical consultants and professional sales representatives, the Company provides customers with comprehensive online and offline services across pre-sale, sale, and post-sale stages. The Company serves mainly SME electronics manufacturers.

For further information, please refer to the Company's website at http://www.cogobuy.com/

About INGDAN.com

INGDAN.com is a platform dedicated to connecting global intelligent hardware entrepreneurs and China-based supply chain resources. The platform provides information on hardware innovation, supply chain data, and supply chain demand docking for global IoT innovators and entrepreneurs. It is a one-stop hardware innovation business platform with its core being the "supply chain."

For further information, please refer to the Company's website at http://www.ingdan.com/

SOURCE  Cogobuy Group

Cogobuy Group

CONTACT: Cogobuy Group, Ms. Wanyee Ho / Ms. Amy Guo, ir@cogobuy.com; Financial PR (HK) Limited, Mr. James Lo, jameslo@financialpr.hk, or Mr. Eason Sun, easonsun@financialpr.hk, Tel: +852-2610-0846, Fax: +852-2610-0842

Web Site: http://www.cogobuy.com

Star Trek(TM) Timelines Available Now On The App Store And Google Play

Disruptor Beam and CBS Consumer Products Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek(TM) by Welcoming Generations of Fans into New Strategy Role-Playing Mobile Game

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Disruptor Beam, the company that brings together fan communities and games, announced today that STAR TREK TIMELINES, a new strategy role-playing game that brings together 50 years of Star Trek, is now available. The game can be downloaded for free in five languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese) on both the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and on Google Play for Android devices.

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Licensed by CBS Consumer Products, Star Trek Timelines features hundreds of beloved characters from all eras of Star Trek as well as stunning 3D graphics. Exploring the galaxy alongside friends, players can gather their favorite starships, and assemble a dream crew including familiar faces like Kirk, Spock, Janeway, Worf, Locutus of Borg, and many more. As they participate in missions, players have the opportunity to command a variety of iconic starships and engage in 3D ship-to-ship battles with a cinematic feel.

"We're celebrating Star Trek's 50th anniversary this year by welcoming fans from around the world into the Timelines game community," said Jon Radoff, Founder and CEO of Disruptor Beam. "We have created a game that will immerse fans in the Star Trek universe like no other game has. And with its deep, story-driven gameplay and stellar graphics, we believe that Timelines is one of the best-looking game experiences on a mobile device today."

Star Trek Timelines includes content and characters from Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Enterprise - plus the first ten Star Trek films, from Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) through Star Trek Nemesis (2002). Star Trek celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016, with the first episode of the original series airing back in September 1966.

Disruptor Beam has built a name for itself as a game developer that has successfully brought together fan communities with games, while mastering the strategy role-playing game genre across both mobile and web platforms. The company's first hit, Game of Thrones Ascent, was released in spring of 2013 to critical acclaim, with a fanbase that has grown to over 12 million players.

Star Trek fans can download Star Trek Timelines now on the App Store and on Google Play. Disruptor Beam will continue to update the game post-launch by adding and expanding features, integrating more characters and starships, and incorporating in-game events. Players can follow along with these developments by joining the Timelines community in the Disruptor Beam forums and by following us on Facebook and Twitter. 

STAR TREK TIMELINES © 2016 Disruptor Beam, Inc. STAR TREK TM & © 2016 CBS Studios Inc. © 2016 Paramount Pictures Corp. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Disruptor Beam
Disruptor Beam is a Boston-area game company that transports fans of beloved movies, literary and television series into the worlds they love. By linking game content to episodes and books, players become a part of the world as stories continue to evolve around them.  The company's games are available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch; on Google Play for Android devices; and on the web. Founded and led by game industry veteran and serial entrepreneur Jon Radoff, Disruptor Beam is backed by a group of technology and gaming entrepreneurs from the Boston area. For more information, visit http://www.disruptorbeam.com.

About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films.  Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise.  For more information, visit http://www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.

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Lifeline is the iOS FREE App of the Week

SEATTLE, Jan. 14, 2016  /PRNewswire/ -- The popular text-based choose-your-own-adventure game that achieved the rank of #1 Top Paid App (iPhone) in more than 30 countries, was selected as the iOS Free App of the Week. Developed by 3 Minute Games, a skunkworks-style Big Fish studio, Lifeline... skyrocketed through the iOS charts in Spring 2015 and has remained a favorite series through two sequels; Lifeline 2 and Lifeline: Silent Night. The game, typically $0.99 in the App Store, can be downloaded for free from January 14th through 21st.

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3 Minute Games partnered with acclaimed writer Dave Justus (Fables: The Wolf Among Us digital comic) to bring immersive interactive fiction to iOS and Android devices and wearables.  Lifeline... introduces players to Taylor, a stranded astronaut. In this gripping tale set in the aftermath of a crash landing on an alien moon, it is up to players to keep Taylor alive until a rescue team arrives. A recently released update to the original game adds a brand new epilogue story to Lifeline... that prepares players for the next chapter in Taylor's story - the suspenseful real-time adventure Lifeline: Silent Night. Also in the series, Lifeline 2 introduces players to the character of Arika who is in need of assistance in her quest to rescue her brother and avenge the deaths of her parents.

"The incredible response to Lifeline continues to amaze us. We're humbled that so many people have felt a real connection with Taylor, and we're thrilled to offer the game to the world for free this week!" - Mars Jokela (Lead Game Designer, Three Minute Games)

Rescue Taylor for FREE today!

Resources:

    --  Lifeline...
    --  Lifeline... Press Kit
    --  Lifeline... Official Trailer
    --  Interview with 3 Minute Games
    --  Big Fish
    --  3 Minute Games
About Big Fish

Founded in 2002, Big Fish is the world's largest producer and distributor of casual games, delivering fun to millions of people around the world.  Through its mobile and online distribution platforms, Big Fish has distributed more than 2.5 billion games to customers in 150 countries from a growing catalogue of 450+ unique mobile games and 3,500+ unique PC games. After successfully transitioning from a PC-centric to a mobile-centric company, Big Fish has emerged as a top grossing mobile publisher worldwide with a portfolio that includes the #1 mobile social casino game, Big Fish Casino. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with regional offices in Oakland, CA, and Luxembourg.

Contact: Conor Murphy, (206) 213-5753, conor.murphy@bigfishgames.com

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Honeywell and Samsung SmartThings Make Comfort and Control Even Easier to Have at Home

- Honeywell Lyric(TM) thermostats can now be controlled directly through the new Samsung SmartThings Hub and mobile app, with others coming

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON), a leader in managing home comfort and security for more than 125 years, has joined together with SmartThings to give homeowners an easier way to feel comfortable and in control of their homes. Consumers who own a Honeywell Lyric(TM) thermostat (first and second generation), can now instantly adjust their home's temperature through the new Samsung SmartThings Hub and SmartThings mobile app (available for iOS, Windows, and Android). Other Honeywell thermostats, including the Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat and RedLink thermostats (Honeywell's proprietary wireless communication protocol), will be compatible in the future.

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The Honeywell and SmartThings integration represents another milestone toward delivering greater convenience and versatility as consumers use and connect more products and systems throughout their homes. Honeywell thermostats can be organized and controlled by zone, and activated as part of customized actions for preset routines using the SmartThings app. In the future, other Honeywell and SmartThings products will be able to interact through the same secure cloud technology, empowering homeowners and helping them to organize and manage their home with a few actions on their mobile devices.

"Customers put their trust in Honeywell to help them enjoy peace of mind and savings that are possible with our family of connected thermostats," said Jeremy Eaton, president of Honeywell's Home Comfort business. "Now we are able to take that to the next level for customers who have welcomed the Samsung SmartThings Hub and SmartThings mobile app into their homes."

To learn more about which Honeywell connected thermostats are compatible with the Samsung SmartThings Hub and SmartThings mobile app, please visit http://yourhome.honeywell.com and http://www.SmartThings.com. You can also follow Honeywell on Twitter (http://twitter.com/Honeywell_Home), and connect with us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/HoneywellHome). To purchase the Samsung SmartThings Hub ($99 U.S. MSRP, available now), please visit http://Shop.SmartThings.com, http://www.Samsung.com, or search your preferred retailer, including Amazon.com and Best Buy.

About Honeywell
Honeywell (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com.

About SmartThings
SmartThings is the easiest way to turn a home into a smart home, bringing users peace of mind, savings, and convenience. As an open platform with a thriving ecosystem, SmartThings also brings users freedom of choice in devices and limitless possibilities. Since SmartThings was acquired by Samsung in August 2014, the team has tripled in size, tripled developer activity from a community of over 20,000, and has one of the largest ecosystems of compatible devices. SmartThings is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and operates independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.

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CEL Launches New Cortet(TM) IoT Connectivity Suite

Gives customers an easy and reliable way to IoT-enable their products, enter new markets and accelerate profit

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CEL announces the release of its new Cortet(TM) Connectivity Suite, extending the company's deep portfolio of wireless hardware and embedded software offerings.   Cortet(TM) is a turnkey wireless solution which bridges the gap between 'things' and the cloud;  more specifically, it enables product manufacturers to quickly and easily link their physical 'thing' to the digital world.

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The Drivers for Creating Cortet(TM)

As the name suggests, Cortet(TM) is an ensemble of four well-orchestrated connectivity layers - Radio, Software, App, and Cloud - all built around an incredibly strong embedded core.  This complete offering spans the entire spectrum of the connectivity space, with all of the critical components guaranteed to work seamlessly together.

When describing the need for developing Cortet(TM), Tom Benson (CEL Vice President & General Manager, Embedded Systems) stated, "Cortet(TM) simplifies the most difficult part of IoT connectivity - the part we felt compelled to develop after watching our customers struggle for years.  We know firsthand that working with wireless hardware, embedded software, apps and the cloud can be a daunting task, and many of our customers simply don't have the expertise or even the desire to become system integration experts."

Benson goes on to say, "We've found that other systems offer only one or two pieces of the total solution, thus forcing device manufacturers to combine a hodgepodge of disparate components with little if any optimization - and without any guarantee that these same components will work flawlessly together.  Our customers are constantly asking for full turnkey solutions from an experienced, well established partner who can take on the entire connectivity piece.  As our tagline states, CEL allows its customers to 'Connect with Simplicity'; we essentially remove all of the complexity associated with IoT connectivity by providing these full turnkey solutions."

Ben Kutell, Director of Strategic Programs at Qmotion Advanced Shading Systems, added, "CEL worked with us to develop and implement key parts of our ZigBee® control system.  We were amazed that in under a month, CEL had our shades ZigBee® enabled and connected to the cloud.  Their group of experts has become an integral part of our team."

Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs, added, "We've enjoyed a long relationship with CEL, and we are delighted to see how they've integrated our industry-leading silicon into their Cortet(TM) wireless solution, which bridges the gap between connected devices and the cloud," said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. "With Cortet(TM), CEL continues to make great strides in providing connectivity, control and security to devices within the IoT."

What makes Cortet(TM) Unique?

Cortet(TM) stands apart by providing truly latency-free local control and monitoring.  Competing cloud-based IoT systems that rely on cloud decision making and control suffer from two major compromises.  The first is slow response times and the second is a dependency on an often precarious, 'always-on' Internet connection.

Delayed response times directly affect the perceived quality of the connectivity solution; for applications like lighting controls, consumers demand that IoT devices respond immediately to control stimuli from apps or physical light switches.  Even the slightest delay will tarnish the perceived quality of the entire system.

Solutions that depend upon an 'always on' Internet connection are also problematic for critical applications like water damage prevention.  A number of events can disable the Internet or Wi-Fi connection, preventing the critical control actions to be triggered when most desperately needed.

Cortet(TM) solves these problems by offering an intelligent App that combines ubiquitous cloud access with latency-free local control.  When in the vicinity of the local network, the Cortet(TM) App automatically prioritizes local connectivity and local intelligence over cloud connectivity.   All control functions - including the execution of multi-device rules and scenes execution - reside within the local bridge.  Since the execution of the App commands are contained within the localized network, all local control and monitoring functions occur instantaneously.  As the App leaves the proximity of the network, it seamlessly switches to remote, cloud-based control via the Cortet(TM) Cloud.

Targeted Users of Cortet(TM)

With the full Cortet(TM) suite at their disposal, device manufacturers can now easily create their own autonomous 'point solutions', or they can utilize just the radio and embedded software pieces to become part of an established ecosystem.  The 'point solution' option offers device manufacturers the added flexibility of being able to connect to other ecosystems via cloud APIs.  This latter feature makes Cortet(TM) extremely attractive for those customers seeking to employ a hybrid Go to Market strategy which concurrently supports both in-house and 3rd party ecosystem integration.

Cortet(TM) Radio - An Expansion of CEL's Long Established MeshConnect® Line

As the first connectivity layer, the Cortet(TM) Radio serves as the physical, wireless link between an end product and the Internet of Things (IoT).   This key component represents an expansion of CEL's well established MeshConnect® line of wireless modules and IP bridges, directly leveraging the company's dependable, 60 year heritage in providing wireless connectivity solutions.

Just last week, CEL responded to the strong market demand for its radio products by announcing the preliminary release of a new Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® Mini Module, as well as two new system-in-package (SiP) 'Nano Module' offerings.  Each of these releases significantly broadens the scope and capabilities of CEL's existing portfolio of Bluetooth® Classic, Bluetooth® Smart, Wi-Fi®, ZigBee®, and Thread solutions. 

CEL is also continuing to expand its offerings for Internet-connected bridges that allow Bluetooth®, ZigBee®, and Thread products to connect to the Internet. Many of these devices were on display at last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Cortet(TM) Software

To connect a 'thing' securely and reliably to other 'things' -as well as to the greater collective of the IoT - the wireless radio must employ exceptionally robust and proven embedded software.  CEL has been helping customers with code development since the introduction of its earliest wireless modules.  Bringing to bear CEL's award-winning software capabilities with last year's acquisition of Eagle Mountain Technology, CEL is now able to offer full turnkey application libraries with automated testing and ready-made applications for a variety of ecosystems.

Cortet(TM) App

In the world of the IoT, a mobile device app is an ideal way for a user to interact with a variety of connected 'things'.  However, to be truly effective, these mobile apps must be able to connect directly to a localized network of things without requiring Internet connectivity.  This is where the Cortet(TM) App excels over competitive cloud-based connectivity solutions.

The Cortet(TM) App connects directly to a local network of devices using a gateway or a Cortet(TM) Radio IP bridge.  In this way, the Cortet(TM) App allows for users to interact directly with 'things' locally without latency and without requiring an Internet connection.  However, when the Cortet(TM) App is removed from the presence of the local network, it seamlessly connects through the Cortet(TM) Cloud to all the devices on the local network.

The Cortet(TM) App is available as a standard, off the shelf offering.  Alternatively, customers have the option of re-branding & re-skinning the Cortet(TM) App to make it their own, or to leverage the underlying Cortet(TM) App SDK to build a new app altogether.

Cortet(TM) Cloud(TM)

Once a strong core is established and a 'thing' can connect to the Internet, the device must establish its digital presence and have a path to connect to anything in the cloud.  This is essentially the concept behind CEL's Cortet(TM) Cloud.

The Cortet(TM) Cloud connects Cortet(TM) Radios (modules, SiPs, IP bridges, etc.) and the Cortet(TM) App to the Internet.  CEL has built a secure and reliable protocol to communicate between Cortet(TM) Radios and the Cortet(TM) Cloud, and this protocol is driven by the custom requirements of the specific devices.  In addition to basic cloud connectivity, the Cortet(TM) Cloud allows users to push over-the-internet (OTI) firmware updates to Cortet(TM) Radios, to monitor all connected Cortet(TM) Radios, and to connect remotely-connected Cortet(TM) Apps.

The Cortet(TM) Cloud includes a standards-based, extensible API that customers can use to establish reliable 2-way communications between their devices and any other cloud.  This flexibility is key since it allows customers to easily connect their systems to virtually any 3rd party ecosystem.

Availability

CEL's industry-leading Cortet(TM) Radio hardware is widely available today via direct sales and through various distribution channels.  CEL recently announced the preliminary release of Wi-Fi® and SiP extensions to its existing line of Bluetooth® Smart, ZigBee®, and Thread Mini Modules, and samples of these new offerings are available now.   The Cortet(TM) Software, App, and Cloud components are also sampling to select customers and development partners.  Please visit cortet.cel.com for more information.

About CEL

CEL designs and manufactures the Cortet(TM) and MeshConnect® lines of IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee®, Thread, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth® professional grade wireless solutions and participates in the ZigBee® Alliance, the Thread Group and the Bluetooth® SIG. CEL is ideally positioned to provide its customers with hardware and software products that greatly simplify design and reduce time to market.

CEL provides engineering and applications assistance at its technical centers in Santa Clara (CA), Buffalo Grove (IL), and Lafayette (CO). The company supports customers through sales offices, sales representatives and distributors in numerous locations.

For more information, visit cortet.cel.com.

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CONTACT: Jim Ahne at jim.ahne@cel.com for further information or to arrange a detailed briefing.  Information can also be found on our website at cortet.cel.com.

Web Site: http://cortet.cel.com

Giving Martial Arts a Good Kick: MMA Federation to Hit Mobile on January 14th

MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- 360 Studios is shaking up the Sports Sim genre with the release of MMA Federation, a fighting game launched today on iOS and Android.   Players can challenge opponents to real-time fights; a world first for an MMA mobile game.  The game offers a multiplayer option as well as a single player career mode and players can utilize moves from five unique fighting styles. The game has already ranked as the top fighting game on the App Store Sports Chart in Canada.

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"MMA Federation appeals to existing fans, and also broadens its appeal to a new audience, which is what a successful sports sim needs to do," said studio head Rick Giolito, who made his name as executive producer of EA games KnockOut Kings(TM) and Medal of Honor(TM). "We are also adding a groundbreaking rewards system that'll give players a chance to win real gear, tickets, VIP access and memorabilia from top MMA brands, teams & fighters."

Part of this approach is allowing players to join real MMA teams like Tristar, American Top Team, SBG and Elite MMA in live PvP action, using moves they've picked up in training mode from world famous fighters such as Michael 'Venom' Page, King Mo and coaches like Bas Rutten (Elite MMA), Firas Zahabi (Tristar) and John Kavanagh (SBG).

Kavanagh, coach for UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor, says, "SBG is proud to be a part of MMA Federation. MMA is the fastest growing sport and this is a great way to attract even more fans. We are really impressed with the game's design and we think offering real-world rewards for achievements made in-game is a brilliant strategy."

MMA Federation also features an in-game shop packed with branded sportswear and equipment used by professional fighters, including gear from Hayabusa, Bad Boy, Jaco, Revgear, and many more.

MMA Federation(TM) is available for download on Google Play(TM) and App Store(SM) in the USA, UK, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

360 Studios Ltd is an independent game developer based in Manchester and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit http://www.360studios.co.uk.

For more information and latest news:
Game Website: mmafederation.com
Press kit: http://bit.ly/1jcL5Qw
Trailer: trailer.mmafederation.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MMAFederation
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MMAFederation

PR Contact:
Karen Blondell
Email
424-263-7371

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Cat® S50c Launches with Verizon Connectivity

Durable Smartphone Provides Dust-proof, Drop-proof, Waterproof, and Push-to-Talk Solution for Rugged Market

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2016  /PRNewswire/ -- Cat(®) phones, today announced the launch of the Cat(®) S50c rugged smartphone, connected exclusively on the Verizon network, a device rigorously tested and designed for challenging environments. The S50c's exceptional performance will benefit those braving the elements in rugged or tough all weather jobs, including rescue services, construction, ski patrol, boating and outdoor enthusiasts.

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The Cat S50c comes from the globe's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar Inc. and will be available from 14(th) January. The Cat S50c robust design meets United States Military standards and is IP67 certified providing protection against drops, water, dust, extreme temperatures, humidity, thermal shocks, vibration and salt mist.

According to recent industry research, Americans have spent $23.5 billion repairing and replacing smartphones in the last seven years, spending $10.7 billion on iPhone repairs alone. 33 percent of consumers stated they have either dropped or damaged their phone and 48 percent of all smartphone users stated they are currently using a damaged smartphone. In recent focus groups conducted by Bullitt Group with professional tradesmen and outdoor workers, respondents emphasized that damaging handsets in demanding work environments is a common problem. More than half of those spoken to had cracked or broken their phone screen in normal every day use, showing it was not truly fit for purpose.

"Consumers are becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones for all aspects of our daily lives as they far transcend their original purpose of voice communication," said Peter Stephens, Bullitt Group's CEO global licensee for Caterpillar. "The strategic achievement represented by this launch of the Cat S50c on the Verizon network confirms our commitment to offering our customers the industry's most innovative rugged smartphone with class-leading durability."

In addition to the rugged credentials the technical features of the Cat S50c make this the perfect companion for anyone working in challenging environments. The generous 4.7" HD Gorilla Glass scratch resistant display is fully operational while wearing gloves up to 4mm thick, with wet hands and even in the rain or snow. The Cat S50c is also Push To Talk ready. The dedicated key allows users to communicate instantly with one person or an entire workforce at the push of a button on the largest and most reliable Push To Talk network in the United States.

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CONTACT: Blanc & Otus for Bullitt Group, Jennifer Smith, +1-415-856-5152, Jennifer.Smith@blancandotus.com

Web Site: http://www.catphones.com

New Hortonworks Partnerworks Program Meets Demands of an Open and Growing Ecosystem

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hortonworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDP) today announced Hortonworks Partnerworks, a comprehensive global program to support and enable partners selling, implementing and innovating with Hortonworks solutions. The Hortonworks ecosystem is strong and thriving with over 1,500 partners involved today. With the new Partnerworks program, partners can access, align with and gain support from Hortonworks' open source technology experts and go-to-market capabilities. In addition, Partnerworks offers new and more extensive trainings, access to deep technical resources and new certifications. The Partnerworks program will help partners accelerate their business while providing best-in-class solutions for customers.

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"Partnerworks is about taking our commitment, engagement and added value to our partners to the next level," said Chris Sullivan, vice president, global channels and alliances at Hortonworks. "Partnerworks is a world-class program creating opportunities for the industry at large to innovate with Hortonworks' open technologies."

Hortonworks Partnerworks Overview 
Partnerworks, which will launch in early February, consists of three different programs with tailored benefits to support partner success in both selling and implementing Hortonworks solutions for customers:

    --  ISV/IHV program enables independent software and hardware vendors to
        develop, test, certify, deploy and support joint solutions with
        Hortonworks' products.
    --  Consultant program is for consultants and system integrators that offer
        design, consulting and/or deployment services with Hortonworks'
        Connected Data Platforms (Data in Motion: Hortonworks DataFlow, and Data
        at Rest: Hortonworks Data Platform)
    --  Reseller program is for partners interested in reselling Hortonworks'
        fulfilled support subscriptions and other services to their customers.
Benefits for Partners 
Across these programs, partners can participate in advancing tiers from community involvement to platinum status. Each tier provides a defined path for enablement and certification. Comprehensive training, technical support, sales and marketing resources will guide partners through certification and go-to-market commitments to support joint success over time. Partnerworks is committed to creating opportunities for all partners in the overall program.

Partners Support Partnerworks   
"Microsoft has focused on simplifying big data and advanced analytics to give organizations the fastest way to achieve business transformation. Hortonworks has been a critical partner to our success. The newly announced Partnerworks program will further advance our joint collaboration and increase opportunities for customers to transform their data into intelligent action." - Barb Edson, GM, Data Platform, Microsoft

"Hortonworks is a leading Hadoop partner for EMC, working lock step with our engineering and solutions teams to certify and integrate EMC's Data Lake technologies, including Isilon(®) and Elastic Cloud Storage(TM), to run on Hortonworks Data Platform. Through our best-in-class joint solutions, our customers benefit from massively scalable big data storage with robust analytics. The Hortonworks Partnerworks program expands opportunities to deliver the solutions customers need most." - Christine Fraser, Senior Vice President, Technology Alliances, EMC Corporation

"We, at Ernst & Young, continue to work with Hortonworks to develop and deploy industry-relevant, advanced data solutions that can help our valued clients realize improved profitability, enhanced operational efficiency and gain a better competitive place in the market. Our alliance with Hortonworks further strengthens our ability to drive value for our clients, enabling organizations to quickly mine data and convert it into actionable intelligence, real-time collaboration and monitoring, and enabling a 360-degree view of a customer." - Saj Usman, Principal, EY Americas Analytics Leader

"Through our joint engineering efforts, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Hortonworks are working with customers to solve the most challenging data problems. Partnerworks will further enable our coordinated worldwide go-to-market efforts and together, we are bringing to bear modern data architectures for customers." - Don Jones, Vice President, ISV Alliances, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Follow Partnerworks on Twitter: @HDPartnerworks

For more about Partnerworks: http://hortonworks.com/partners/

For more about Hortonworks Community Connection: http://hortonworks.com/community/

About Hortonworks 
Hortonworks is the leader in accelerating business transformations with Open Enterprise Hadoop by developing, distributing and supporting an enterprise-scale data platform built entirely on open source technology including Apache(TM) Hadoop®. Our team comprises the largest contingent of builders and architects within the Hadoop ecosystem who represent and lead the broader enterprise requirements within these communities.

The Hortonworks Data Platform provides an open platform that deeply integrates with existing IT investments and upon which enterprises can build and deploy Hadoop-based applications. Hortonworks has deep relationships with the key strategic data center partners that enable our customers to unlock the broadest opportunities from Hadoop.

For more information, visit http://www.hortonworks.com. Join us at the Apache Hadoop 10 year anniversary party, held at Hadoop Summit Europe and North America in 2016.

Hortonworks, HDP and HDF are registered trademarks or trademarks of Hortonworks, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States and other jurisdictions.

Media contact: 

Erin Smith 

510.928.4454 
esmith@hortonworks.com

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Teleste's Innovative Solutions for Video Surveillance on the Move Secure UN Climate Convention in Paris

TURKU, Finland, January 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Teleste, an international technology group specialised in video security and
information systems, unveils an innovative, comprehensive and secured Mobility Platform as
part of its video management system, S-VMX. The platform extends the S-VMX capabilities to
all security forces, police officers and first responders on the move.

    "Nowadays, the videosurveillance technologies cannot stay confined in the Operation
Centers, but have to be available everywhere on the move. The emergency and security
forces can now have a reliable tool to access the video information in real time, but also
to feed the Operation Centers with live images when and where needed. The cyber security
and encryption are one of the key differentiators of the Teleste solution. Tablets, phones
and laptops can securely connect to the central VMS system, using a fully built-in secured
connection over public or private networks," told Olivier Nitre, VP of Sales and Products
of Video Security for Teleste.

    Multi-purpose, geolocalised and dynamic CCTV HD video transmission with fully secured
and encrypted transmission for instant access to the video security system on the move 

    The Teleste S-VMX Mobility platform offers many different possibilities and functions
for CCTV mobile operation, including push HD video from operating center to mobile devices,
control mobile cameras from tablets, high-quality video live streaming, taking videoclip
from the phone's camera and store it in the central recording platform on the fly as
evidence material, as well as localise phones and tablets in real time on georeferenced
maps, together with camera control and positions. Based on an intelligent secure portal
access, the platform utilises the best of cryptographic technologies (PKI + RSA and
multi-factor authentication, TLS, Blowfish and AES): the secret stays secret - a
fundamental criteria in a security application.

    Teleste S-VMX Mobility platform and Command & CaptureTM intensively used in Paris to
protect COP21 : UN conference on climate change 

    The Teleste S-VMX is the cornerstone of the Paris Video Security system deployed by
the Iris Consortium. The system currently controls more than 12.000 cameras in total,
including the city centre, metro, railways, traffic,  large shopping malls and La Defense
business area.

    Recently, the Mobility platform was used for the protection of the COP21 (UN
conference on climate change). The event took take place in December in Paris Le Bourget
and attracted 180 Chiefs of State and Government, 50,000 participants, including 25,000
official delegates from government, intergovernmental organisations, UN agencies, NGOs and
civil society. The conference was under high surveillance by the police, secret services,
anti-terrorism and other security forces from Paris' Prefecture de Police and Ministry of
the Interior. On top of allowing the police mobile teams to access the Paris video
surveillance system and all its regular cameras, the Teleste platform offers the teams
additional access to video sources deployed specifically for the conference:  drones,
captive balloons with long range cameras and helicopter cameras.

       
        - From Police HQ: operators and officers can watch live and record video evidence
          pushed by police officers' mobile phones, watermarked to be used in the court as
          evidence if needed
        - HQ to push "spot video" to the mobile tablet in "crisis mode", the Police HQ to
          coordinate and  guide the tactical forces in the field
        - Police officers on the move can access and control any camera in the Paris area
        - Teleste systems fully secures all these operations, as well as authenticates and
          encrypts data transmissions
        - Using Command & Capture, many temporary video sources, such as mobile command cars, as
          well as mobile cameras, could be integrated into the core system
        - Mobile or temporary command centres can be interconnected for the time of the event

    Teleste will demonstrate the S-VMX at Intersec 2016, 17-19 January in Dubai. You are
welcome to learn more and visit our stand S1-E42!  Visit here for more information about
our event offering. [https://www.teleste.com/intersec2016 ]

    About Teleste 

    Teleste is an international technology company that develops and offers video and
broadband technologies and related services. Our supply of technology contributes to the
convenience and safety of daily living. Our core business is video - video and data
processing, transfer and management. Our customer base consists of cable and telecom
operators, as well as public sector organizations. Our business is divided into two
divisions, which are Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services. In both areas, we
rank among the world's leading companies and technological forerunners. Video and
Broadband Solutions focuses on access networks and video security and information
solutions. Network Services offers comprehensive services for network design, construction
and maintenance. In 2014, Teleste's net sales totaled EUR 197 million, and the company
employed more than 1,400 people. Teleste runs a worldwide network of offices and more than
90% of its sales are generated outside Finland. The company is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
For more information see http://www.teleste.com and follow @telestecorp
[https://twitter.com/telestecorp ] on Twitter.

Teleste Corporation

CONTACT: More information:  Olivier Nitre Vice president, Sales and Products for Video Security, Teleste Corporation olivier.nitre@teleste.com  Press contact:  Mirkka Lamppu Manager, CEM and Communications, Teleste Corporation Tel. +358 2 2605 611 mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com

Teleste's Innovative Solutions for Video Surveillance on the Move

TURKU, Finland, January 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Teleste, an international technology group specialised in video security and
information systems, unveils an innovative, comprehensive and secured Mobility Platform as
part of its video management system, S-VMX. The platform extends the S-VMX capabilities to
all security forces, police officers and first responders on the move.

    "Nowadays, the videosurveillance technologies cannot stay confined in the Operation
Centers, but have to be available everywhere on the move. The emergency and security
forces can now have a reliable tool to access the video information in real time, but also
to feed the Operation Centers with live images when and where needed. The cyber security
and encryption are one of the key differentiators of the Teleste solution. Tablets, phones
and laptops can securely connect to the central VMS system, using a fully built-in secured
connection over public or private networks," told Olivier Nitre, VP of Sales and Products
of Video Security for Teleste.

    Multi-purpose, geolocalised and dynamic CCTV HD video transmission with fully secured
and encrypted transmission for instant access to the video security system on the move 

    The Teleste S-VMX Mobility platform offers many different possibilities and functions
for CCTV mobile operation, including push HD video from operating center to mobile devices,
control mobile cameras from tablets, high-quality video live streaming, taking videoclip
from the phone's camera and store it in the central recording platform on the fly as
evidence material, as well as localise phones and tablets in real time on georeferenced
maps, together with camera control and positions. Based on an intelligent secure portal
access, the platform utilises the best of cryptographic technologies (PKI + RSA and
multi-factor authentication, TLS, Blowfish and AES): the secret stays secret - a
fundamental criteria in a security application.

    Teleste S-VMX Mobility platform and Command & CaptureTM intensively used in Paris to
protect COP21 : UN conference on climate change 

    The Teleste S-VMX is the cornerstone of the Paris Video Security system deployed by
the Iris Consortium. The system currently controls more than 12.000 cameras in total,
including the city centre, metro, railways, traffic,  large shopping malls and La Defense
business area.

    Recently, the Mobility platform was used for the protection of the COP21 (UN
conference on climate change). The event took take place in December in Paris Le Bourget
and attracted 180 Chiefs of State and Government, 50,000 participants, including 25,000
official delegates from government, intergovernmental organisations, UN agencies, NGOs and
civil society. The conference was under high surveillance by the police, secret services,
anti-terrorism and other security forces from Paris' Prefecture de Police and Ministry of
the Interior. On top of allowing the police mobile teams to access the Paris video
surveillance system and all its regular cameras, the Teleste platform offers the teams
additional access to video sources deployed specifically for the conference:  drones,
captive balloons with long range cameras and helicopter cameras.

       
        - From Police HQ: operators and officers can watch live and record video evidence
          pushed by police officers' mobile phones,watermarked to be used in the court as
          evidence if needed
        - HQ to push "spot video" to the mobile tablet in "crisis mode", the Police HQ to
          coordinate and  guide the tactical forces in the field
        - Police officers on the move can access and control any camera in the Paris area
        - Teleste systems fully secures all these operations, as well as authenticates and
          encrypts data transmissions
        - Using Command & Capture, many temporary video sources, such as mobile command cars, as
          well as mobile cameras, could be integrated into the core system
        - Mobile or temporary command centres can be interconnected for the time of the event

    Teleste will demonstrate the S-VMX at Intersec 2016, 17-19 January in Dubai. You are
welcome to learn more and visit our stand S1-E42!  Visit here for more information about
our event offering. [https://www.teleste.com/intersec2016 ]

    About Teleste 

    Teleste is an international technology company that develops and offers video and
broadband technologies and related services. Our supply of technology contributes to the
convenience and safety of daily living. Our core business is video - video and data
processing, transfer and management. Our customer base consists of cable and telecom
operators, as well as public sector organizations. Our business is divided into two
divisions, which are Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services. In both areas, we
rank among the world's leading companies and technological forerunners. Video and
Broadband Solutions focuses on access networks and video security and information
solutions. Network Services offers comprehensive services for network design, construction
and maintenance. In 2014, Teleste's net sales totaled EUR 197 million, and the company
employed more than 1,400 people. Teleste runs a worldwide network of offices and more than
90% of its sales are generated outside Finland. The company is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
For more information see http://www.teleste.com and follow @telestecorp
[https://twitter.com/telestecorp ] on Twitter.

Teleste Corporation

CONTACT: More information:  Olivier Nitre Vice president, Sales and Products for Video Security, Teleste Corporation olivier.nitre@teleste.com  Press contact:  Mirkka Lamppu Manager, CEM and Communications, Teleste Corporation Tel. +358 2 2605 611 mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com

Epson Introduces New DC-21 Document Camera Featuring Microscope Adapter and HD Resolution

Portable Document Camera Captures and Displays Books, 3D Objects and Experiments for Engaging Students

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (FETC, Booth #135) - Epson today announced the new DC-21 high-definition document camera for education. The new portable document camera delivers advanced clarity and color with HD 1080p resolution and a large imaging sensor, as well as extraordinary close-up detail with 12x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. The DC-21 offers HDMI connectivity for high-definition video and an included microscope adapter for sharing vivid magnified images. In addition, educators can record audio with video using the built-in microphone to create lessons for remote classrooms or re-watch lessons for review.

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"The DC-21 document camera provides advanced features to allow educators to take lessons further with astounding clarity and color," said Veronika Knight, product manager, Projectors, Epson America, Inc. "Whether sharing a book, 3D object, experiment, or magnified image, the DC-21 offers bright images and flexible teaching tools for a more interactive learning experience that will engage students."

More about the DC-21
The DC-21 document camera offers several advanced features to aid classroom learning, including:

    --  Bright and Detailed Images: A large, highly-efficient imaging sensor
        captures more light per pixel to deliver bright images with high
        quality; 10x digital zoom and 12x optical zoom offers extraordinary
        close-up detail
    --  Flexible Teaching Tools: Camera rotates 90 degrees vertically and
        horizontally so it can also be used as a webcam to capture classroom
        activities or for videoconferencing; capture, store and present images
        with an SD card(1) or computer; 30 fps for ultra smooth video
        performance
    --  Large Capture Area: Makes it easy to display two full pages; Split
        Screen function allows for displaying live and captured images
        side-by-side, ideal for comparing before and after photos
    --  Portable and Durable Design: Compact design is ideal for
        space-constrained classrooms and robust metal arm offers durability;
        Kensington(®) lock support, built-in security bar and mounting holes
        offer added peace of mind
    --  Auto-Select Resolution: Automatically detects the native aspect ratio of
        connected Epson projectors and selects the correct output resolution to
        match; can display 1080p, 720p, SXGA, WXGA and XGA resolutions
As a leader in innovation and partnership, Epson also offers the Brighter Futures(®) program, a unique sales and support initiative available specifically for schools. Designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all Epson projectors and associated accessories.

Designed with educator input, Epson's advanced interactive display and projector technologies make bright, collaborative learning environments a reality. Compatible with a wide range of devices and widely-used interactive software, Epson projectors make it easy for teachers to share content to engage students, no matter where they sit in the classroom. Epson's unmatched technology, service and support ensure educators are confident that high quality, bright images and multimedia are available in the classroom every day.

Availability, Pricing and Support
The Epson DC-21 will be available in February 2016 for $549* through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, distribution, Epson.com and the Brighter Futures program. Epson's document cameras come with a two-year limited warranty (three years for Brighter Futures customers) that includes two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine(®) phone support with direct access to an expedited support telephone line, and a Road Service replacement program that includes product exchange in one business day with paid shipping. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/documentcameras.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 72,000 employees in 93 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

* Brighter Futures pricing

(1) SD card not included.

Note: EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BrightLink and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com, Kati Elliott, KEH Communications, 410-975-9638, kati@kehcomm.com

Web Site: http://www.epson.com

Epson Offers Unprecedented Value with New Lamp Pricing for Short-Throw and Ultra Short-Throw Projectors

Now Under $50, Lower Lamp Costs Reduce Overall Cost of Ownership for Schools

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (FETC, Booth #135) -- Epson, the number-one projector manufacturer in the world, today announced $49 replacement lamps* for its current line of PowerLite(®) short-throw and ultra short-throw projectors and BrightLink(®) interactive projectors. This unprecedented price for genuine Epson lamps reduces the overall cost of projector ownership and increases cost-efficiency for classroom projection technology. 

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"With this new reduced pricing, Epson is providing schools with the best overall value in display technology," said Jason Meyer, senior product manager, projectors, Epson America, Inc. "The $49 lamp cost marries with our affordable projectors to provide thousands of hours of high quality projection. We strive to provide extraordinary reliability, service, support, and tools at a low cost of ownership to enable an equal opportunity for success in all classrooms."

Epson projectors expand the educational capabilities of flat surfaces, transforming any 2D surface, such as a whiteboard, into an educational work space. Epson 3LCD projectors deliver three times brighter colors than leading competitive projectors to deliver amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful, educational lessons(1). With genuine Epson lamp life lasting an estimated 6,000 to 10,000 hours depending on the projector model(2), educators can engage students in seemingly endless learning opportunities by projecting directly from a variety of devices utilizing advanced connectivity options while supporting easy readability for everyone in the room.

About Epson Education Products

Designed with educator input, Epson's advanced interactive display and projector technologies make bright, collaborative learning environments a reality. Compatible with a wide range of devices and widely-used interactive software, Epson projectors make it easy for teachers to share content to engage students, no matter where they sit in the classroom. Epson's unmatched technology, service and support ensure educators are confident that high quality, bright images and multimedia are available in the classroom every day.   

About Epson PowerLite Projectors

Epson's extensive line of affordable short-throw and ultra short-throw projectors provide a reliable design for the connected K-12 classroom that minimizes glare and shadow interference to deliver brightness and resolution options to accommodate a diverse range of educational needs. With models that offer a Moderator functionality that allows a network of up to 50 personal devices to connect to the projectors, teachers can wirelessly control which personal devices are displayed, with up to four student screens shown simultaneously. In addition, many projectors feature two HDMI ports, one with MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) support for connecting multiple digital devices, including mobile phones, tablets and other portable devices, for enriched high definition viewing capabilities.

About Epson BrightLink Projectors

Epson's award-winning line of BrightLink interactive projectors offers advanced connectivity options to project onto any existing whiteboard, wall or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface. BrightLink interactive projectors offer dual pen support and PC-free annotation with a range of devices including document cameras, DVD and Blu-ray players as well as tablets and mobile devices, or no source at all. The cost-effective BrightLink models deliver a large interactive learning area with variable image sizes and include HDMI connectivity. Epson BrightLink projectors utilize 3LCD, 3-chip technology for brilliant images with vivid color.

Availability and Support

Epson short-throw and ultra short-throw lamps are now available for $49. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/education. 

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 72,000 employees in 93 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

* Brighter Futures Pricing

(1) Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. The projectors used by a third-party lab for measuring color brightness were leading Epson 3LCD business and education projectors and leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD sales data for June 2013 through May 2014 and PMA Research sales data for Q1 through Q3 2013.
(2) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.

Note: EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. BrightLink is a registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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Anite Introduces Virtual Drive Testing Toolset With Simulated Network Support

FLEET, England, January 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Cost-effective benchmarking of mobile devices in a controlled laboratory environment
using the industry's most realistic RF and network simulations  

    Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology has today announced
that it has introduced simulated network support to its Virtual Drive Testing Toolset (VDT
Toolset) [http://www.anite.com/virtualdrivetesting ], enabling users to cost-effectively
benchmark mobile devices in a controlled laboratory environment.

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    VDT Toolset accelerates product rollouts and quality assurance testing by faithfully
reproducing real network conditions in the laboratory. The solution offers the industry's
most realistic RF and network simulations, which enables mobile operators and device
manufacturers to perform a larger portion of device testing in the laboratory compared to
in the field. This approach leads to significant cost-savings in both the development and
deployment phases.

    Anite's virtual drive test solution uses network signalling and RF propagation log
data, captured in the field using drive test tools, to recreate a realistic mobile device
performance testing environment in the laboratory. It leverages a wide range of Anite IP
and products including the Propsim F32 Channel Emulator to create a highly innovative
field-to-lab solution for cost-effective benchmarking of mobile devices.

    The latest wireless technologies are now being adopted in new vertical market
applications, such as in the connected car, smart cities and high-speed train travel to
deliver an enhanced user experience. VDT Toolset is used to cost-effectively verify the
reliability of the connectivity introduced in these applications. By incorporating related
scenarios into mobile operator acceptance testing programmes, it will be possible to
accelerate market introduction of new products and services, and ensure that Quality of
Experience exceeds end-user expectations.  

    Paul Beaver, Products Director at Anite's Device & Infrastructure Testing business
commented: "The introduction of Anite's innovative Virtual Drive Testing Toolset solution
with simulated network support is very exciting as it enables mobile operators and device
manufacturers as well as the wider industry an effective way of validating their products
prior to market introduction."

    Anite will demonstrate the Virtual Drive Testing Toolset with simulated network
support on its stand 6I50 in Hall 6 at Mobile World Congress 2016, taking place in
Barcelona next month.

    About Anite  

    Anite is a leading supplier of test and measurement solutions to the international
wireless market. It provides testing, measurement, optimisation and analytics systems
based on its specialist sector knowledge and its proprietary software and hardware
products. Customers include major manufacturers of mobile devices, chipsets and network
equipment, mobile network operators, regulatory authorities, and independent test houses.

    Its 500+ staff work from offices in 15 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and
the Middle East.

    Anite is now part of Keysight Technologies.

    For more information, please visit the company's website: http://www.anite.com
[http://www.anite.com ]

       
         
        For further information, please contact:

         
        Karolina Eklund, Anite, Tel: +44(0)1252-775245, Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com 
        Matt Humphries, Babel PR, Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550, Email: anite@babelpr.com

         

     

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G2A Winter Wonderland Party - Celebrating the Birthday of the G2A.com Marketplace

RZESZOW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It has become a tradition for G2A.COM to organize an annual Winter Wonderland Party and this year, the magnificent city of Rzeszow in Poland was selected as the perfect location to celebrate both the event and G2A's birthday since this is where G2A.COM, the digital gaming marketplace, was conceived in December 2010.

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Partners, guests and gaming legends from over 6 countries were in attendance and included Google, PayPal, Facebook, legendary streamers and YouTubers such as Forsen, Reynad, Voyboy, Izak, Bateson, DeerNadia, Kungen, Hotted, Onscreenlol, DisStream and Nervarien. World class cosplayers, NadiaSK and Giada Robin, also attended the event. Collectively, these G2A partners and legends reach over 7.8 million followers, fans and viewers.

The company has invested 28 million U$D in research and development to create the G2A ecosystem. Additionally, G2A has invested over 8 million U$D in e-Sports worldwide, and over 1 million U$D in developing the 'first of its kind' Virtual Reality project, G2A Land, which will be launched as a free download in Q1 2016.

Having grown to 400 employees from 25 different countries, speaking 22 different languages, in May 2015, G2A moved into spacious new offices that reflect G2A's growth and goals to key players and partners across the gaming world. G2A continues to recruit the best partners and minds in gaming as it develops the G2A marketplace to provide the best user experience for customers.

G2A CMO and co-founder,DawidRozek said that he was delighted that G2A had reached over 6.4million customers: "We appreciate that we are on our way to 7 million users enjoying our service." He added: "We have experts here at G2A who understand that extreme customer satisfaction is a key value so that is the main reason why G2A grew so fast. It's thanks to our customers, they have built G2A to become the world's fastest growing digital gaming marketplace."

Co-founder and CEO, Bartosz Skwarczek added: "Our G2A teams have worked really hard this year to deliver a great experience to our customers, and we had lots of fun building a great marketplace for gamers. At G2A we always say: "Work Hard and Party Harder!"

Dawid and Bartosz presented achievement awards to key staff members and announced that in Q1 2016, they will embark on a worldwide recruitment drive to continue to hire the best gaming professionals in the business.

During the event, G2A had an opportunity to conduct interviews with partners and gaming legends.

Watch G2A in conversation with gaming legends Forsen (400k followers), NadiaSK (100K followers) and Kungen (200k followers) below:

Forsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lENh56q0gfA

NadiaSK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zhVUOz8TT8

Kungen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnSlHDhDMbE

For more information visit: http://www.g2a.com

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CONTACT: Jacqueline Purcell, jpurcell@g2a.com / gpr@g2a.com, +48535699695

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G2A Winter Wonderland Party - Celebrating the Birthday of the G2A.com Marketplace

RZESZOW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, January 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    It has become a tradition for G2A.COM to organize an annual Winter Wonderland Party
and this year, the magnificent city of Rzeszow in Poland was selected as the perfect
location to celebrate both the event and G2A's birthday since this is where G2A.COM
[http://www.g2a.com ], the digital gaming marketplace, was conceived in December 2010.

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    Partners, guests and gaming legends from over 6 countries were in attendance and
included Google, PayPal, Facebook, legendary streamers and YouTubers such as Forsen,
Reynad, Voyboy, Izak, Bateson, DeerNadia, Kungen, Hotted, Onscreenlol, DisStream and
Nervarien. World class cosplayers, NadiaSK and Giada Robin, also attended the event.
Collectively, these G2A partners and legends reach over 7.8 million followers, fans and
viewers.

    The company has invested 28 million U$D in research and development to create the G2A
ecosystem. Additionally, G2A has invested over 8 million U$D in e-Sports worldwide, and
over 1 million U$D in developing the 'first of its kind' Virtual Reality project, G2A Land
[http://www.land.g2a.com ], which will be launched as a free download in Q1 2016.

    Having grown to 400 employees from 25 different countries, speaking 22
different languages, in May 2015, G2A moved into spacious new offices that reflect G2A's
growth and goals to key players and partners across the gaming world. G2A continues to
recruit the best partners and minds in gaming as it develops the G2A marketplace
[http://www.g2a.co/presentation/index.html ] to provide the best user experience for
customers.

    G2A CMO and co-founder, Dawid Rozek said that he was delighted that G2A had reached
over 6.4 million customers: "We appreciate that we are on our way to 7 million users
enjoying our service." He added: "We have experts here at G2A who understand that extreme
customer satisfaction is a key value so that is the main reason why G2A grew so fast. It's
thanks to our customers, they have built G2A to become the world's fastest growing digital
gaming marketplace."

    Co-founder and CEO, Bartosz Skwarczek added: "Our G2A teams have worked really hard
this year to deliver a great experience to our customers, and we had lots of fun building
a great marketplace for gamers. At G2A we always say: "Work Hard and Party Harder!"

    Dawid and Bartosz presented achievement awards to key staff members and announced that
in Q1 2016, they will embark on a worldwide recruitment drive to continue to hire the best
gaming professionals in the business.

    During the event, G2A had an opportunity to conduct interviews with partners and
gaming legends.

    Watch G2A in conversation with gaming legends Forsen (400k followers), NadiaSK (100K
followers) and Kungen (200k followers) below:

    Forsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lENh56q0gfA

    NadiaSK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zhVUOz8TT8

    Kungen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnSlHDhDMbE

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Jabra Reveals 2016 New Year Resolutions... The Year Of Stronger, Faster And Fitter

LOWELL, Mass., Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of the year again when millions of people vow to turn over a new leaf by making their New Year's resolutions. Global research* conducted by Jabra has revealed that more than 40% of people are resolving to make their bodies stronger and fitter in 2016, rather than opting for more traditional resolutions of just focusing on weight loss.

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With over half of people surveyed (52%) admitting that they have never made a fitness related New Year's resolution before, 2016 looks to be the year of first-time resolutions with people focusing their attentions on a healthier and fitter lifestyle. 2015 has seen a healthy shift away from the traditional 'thin' celebrity images depicted in magazines, to the more favorable 'fitspiration', 'real body' trends led by social media channels such as Instagram.

This refreshing shift in attitude reveals an increased emphasis on strength and fitness training and dispels the notion that most people either won't make a resolution, or will simply fail to reach their goals. Teamed with growing confidence, 67% of people feel completely confident that they will stick to their fitness resolution.

A determination to succeed is clearly evident with 45% admitting while they may take a few breaks, they will still ultimately accomplish their goals.

Finding and sticking to a New Year's resolution is no easy task, motivation is clearly the key to success. Over 35% are motivated by music with another 34% saying that the buzz they feel post-workout is what inspires them most. To succeed, 68% revealed they would almost certainly consider investing in some sort of technology to keep them on track. 57% would most likely purchase new sports ear phones and 39% would invest in a fitness tracker or GPS device.

Karin Piscitelli, Marketing Director at Jabra, said, "The research is clear. Globally we live in a culture where staying motivated is the key to success. Whether people opt for training apps or upbeat music, finding that inspiration to suit you is key. What is really positive is that people are already willing themselves to succeed, particularly when their goals are related to health and fitness." 

Karin Piscitelli continued, "As we begin a New Year, more and more people are opting for fitness-based New Year's resolutions. In order to succeed, it is crucial to retain focus while setting realistic and achievable steps. Jabra provides both motivational and integrated personal training management tools to allow customers to easily track to their goals."

Jabra has conducted this research to prove just how much sound and hearable technology play a part in people's fitness and training goals. With motivation being the key to success, an overwhelming 82% of people surveyed reveal that they currently use some form of technology to assist them when they work out. The majority (69%) utilize music through in-ear buds to spur them on, 33% use some form of fitness tracker/GPS device, 26% use a heart rate monitor and 27% use a running or training app. 

Jabra's wireless sports earbud range offers superior, state-of-the-art hearables and has been developed using Jabra's heritage and unrivalled R&D expertise in delivering audio innovation. It is designed specifically to deliver the combination of intelligent in-ear coaching or training tips and music to sports enthusiasts.

Features such as heart rate monitors (Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless) and motion sensors (Jabra Sport Coach Wireless) combined with the Jabra Sport Life app, can significantly enhance any workout. The free app which has been developed by Jabra, offers the ultimate all-in-one solution and contains optimized tools to help plan and monitor your fitness. Whether you're a casual gym goer or a seasoned triathlete, there is a headset to cater for your workout needs. Designed to US military standards and leading the market in audio fidelity, Jabra's innovation enables you to hear more, do more and be more.

As a result of this research, Jabra has initiated a new online community (the Jabra Fitness Community) to further support those that have set a fitness or training goal for the New Year.  In addition to their portfolio of products, Jabra will be offering motivational and inspiring tips for success from fitness and training professionals, as well as highlighting "real" updates from those in the Community who share their progress and highs/lows. The Jabra Fitness Community can be found at: http://thisiswherewestart.jabra.com/ and posts can be made to #thisiswhereitstarts.

Further news and updates can be found by following us on Twitter @We_are_Jabra
Find out more about the Jabra sports range at http://www.jabra.com/sport. 

Notes to Editors

*Research conducted by Enalyzer for Jabra on December 2015.  Global survey polling 1580 people across USA, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, UK, The Netherlands, Singapore, Germany, New Zealand, Denmark, Romania, Trinidad and Tobago, Sweden, France, Puerto Rico, Norway, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Poland, Israel, India, Mexico, China and Nigeria.

Pricing and availability:
Jabra Sport Pace is available now at a suggested retail price of USD $99.00.
Jabra Sport Coach is available now at a suggested retail price of USD $149.99.
Jabra Sport Pulse is available now at a suggested retail price of USD $199.99.
Jabra Step Wireless is available now at a suggested retail price of USD $69.99.
Jabra Move is available now at a suggested retail price of USD $99.99.

About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. A world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of communications and audio solutions, Jabra has a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades. Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality. Jabra employs close to 1000 people worldwide and in 2014 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,871 million. http://www.jabra.com.

© 2014 GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. (Design and specifications subject to change without notice). Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Free Online Event Celebrating Independent Games Connects Influencers, Game Makers & Fans!

February 20, 2016

The Fun Begins 10 AM Pacific Standard Time Exclusively on You Tube and YouTube Gaming

Live-Streaming Global Independent Games Event

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Announcing ORBYT PLAY, a global celebration and showcase of independent video games - a one-of-a-kind all-access live-streaming event broadcast only on YouTube and YouTube Gaming with curation provided by Indie MEGABOOTH, launching February 20, 2016.   Spanning 10 hours overflowing with indie game fun, from 10AM to 8PM Pacific Standard Time, the global event will feature multiple live-streams within the ORBYT PLAY YouTube channel and over 50 games - classic, new and in development. Hosted by top online personalities Meghan Camarena (Strawburry17), Jesse Cox, the Super Beard Brothers' Alex Faciane and Jirard "The Completionist" Khalil, and The Attack and featuring appearances by other top influencers and developers themselves, ORBYT PLAY brings together indie games to the fans like never before. This entertaining, informative, authentic and innovative live-streaming showcase on the YouTube Gaming app and on Gaming.YouTube.com is an essential online appointment that the indie games community won't want to miss.

"We're excited to work with Orbyt Play to provide this unique opportunity for fans from all over the world to check out some of the best indie games, previously only available at our Indie MEGABOOTH showcases," said Kelly Wallick, Indie MEGABOOTH Overlord.

For additional information about ORBYT PLAY visit http://www.orbytplay.com.

For More Information:
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Rogers & Cowan
310-854-8148/310-854-8112/310-967-3404
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Anritsu Continues to Meet Market Need for Interference Hunting Tools with Introduction of MS27101A Remote Spectrum Monitor

-- Government Regulators and University Lab Researchers Have Accurate Tool to Mitigate Interference Problems and Identify Illegal or Unlicensed Signal Activity --

MORGAN HILL, Calif., Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Anritsu Company continues to expand its industry-leading field test portfolio with the introduction of the MS27101A Remote Spectrum Monitor. The most recent edition to Anritsu's interference detecting tools, the MS27101A can be used with Anritsu's Vision(TM) software to create a highly accurate remote solution for government regulators and university lab researchers to identify interference patterns, record spectrum history and geo-locate the sources of problem signals to mitigate interference issues and identify illegal or unlicensed signal activity.

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The MS27101A Remote Spectrum Monitor addresses the market need for an accurate remote solution for white space monitoring, harm claim threshold detection, in-building interference monitoring, positive train control system protection and locating illegal/unlicensed signal sources or similar interference. Housed in a half-rack enclosure, the MS27101A is ideal for spectrum monitoring where a small footprint is required.

The MS27101A is capable of sweeping at rates up to 24 GHz/s, allowing capture of intermittent signals, including periodic or transient transmissions as well as short "bursty" signals. High dynamic range of >106 dB normalized to 1 Hz BW, 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, high sensitivity and low spurious signals allow the MS27101A to reliably monitor low-level signals. Power consumption is typically less than 11 Watts, which allows the MS27101A to be powered by solar cells in remote locations.

When used with the optional Vision software, the MS27101A Remote Spectrum Monitor can record spectrum history and geo-locate the signal of interest. Three or more MS27101A monitors are needed to approximate the position of the interfering signal. Vision software provides complete command and control of all spectrum monitoring probes deployed in the field. The software operates on Windows-based PCs/servers, communicating with the MS27101A via Gigabit Ethernet or a USB cellular modem.

Similar to the other remote spectrum monitors available from Anritsu, the MS27101A is designed for robust field deployments, with capabilities for remote power cycling, automated system recovery protocols and secure firmware updates "pushed" to the monitor remotely. In the event of an application error or power fluctuation that causes an interruption in monitor communication, a re-boot policy is implemented to reset the remote probe to its previous state. 

An integrated web server is embedded into the MS27101A that allows the Remote Spectrum Monitor to be accessed by users anywhere in the world via an Internet browser. After logging in, full control is possible.  Simultaneously, trace data, spectrograms and other measurements can be viewed inside the browser window. 

Anritsu's Remote Spectrum Monitor family also includes the MS27102A and MS27103A. The MS27102A is an IP67-rated full-featured platform designed for outdoor applications. Capable of sweep rates up to 24 GHz/s, the probe allows many signal types to be captured. The MS27103A is specifically designed to identify and locate interfering signals, so cellular companies, DAS operators and operators of land mobile networks can act quickly to protect their multi-billion dollar network investment and maintain data capacity.

About Anritsu

Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for 120 years. Anritsu's "2020 VISION" philosophy engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu has approximately 4,000 employees in over 90 countries.

To learn more visit http://www.anritsu.com and follow Anritsu on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Web Site: http://www.anritsu.com/en-US

Mahindra GenZe Announces Availability of Class Leading Connected Electric Scooter

Launch Event in Oakland; Highlighted by Mayor Libby Schaaf

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mahindra GenZe, the leader in all-electric two-wheel transportation alternatives, has organized a formal launch event today to celebrate the availability of the GenZe 2.0, the first connected all-electric scooter. The event will include a welcome speech by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, words by Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison, keynote by Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra and a formal launch announcement amongst esteemed dignitaries and enthusiastic customers. Festivities will include a chance to ride the GenZe 2.0 at the Oakland City Hall from 12:00 p.m. onwards.

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This scooter was conceived in Silicon Valley and engineered/assembled in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is designed to help alleviate challenges associated with urban commuting, parking, congestion, and pollution. It has a removable lithium-ion battery that can be recharged at any standard electrical outlet, providing optimal freedom and ease of use. Its smart, utilitarian design offers ample rear storage space so people can get where they want and take their belongings with them. Beyond its use as a personal vehicle, the GenZe 2.0 has also attracted a lot of attention from cities and corporate campuses who are searching for efficient multi-modal and first/last mile solutions to help augment existing transportation infrastructure.

"Oakland is the perfect place to combine electric bikes and electric scooters, with mobility sharing and solar power.  Projects like Bike Solar Oakland and San Francisco's Scoot Networks are the type of Smart City Initiatives we are launching in Oakland," said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf.  "We are so happy to be working with Mahindra GenZe - this is the kind of innovation and partnership we want to see - finding that pragmatic but visionary intersection of business, environment and technology to equitably serve our community," she added.

The GenZe 2.0 is the first connected all-electric scooter. It is designed with seamless IoT communication that allows continuous monitoring of over 95 vehicle parameters, including:

    --  Battery state of charge
    --  Range estimation
    --  Remote diagnostics
    --  Alerts for theft, distress and geofence triggers
    --  Customized navigation features.
These features are smartly delivered to users by an app through a GenZe hosted cloud and makes the vehicle the first truly connected electric scooter in the United States.

This electric scooter represents the most efficient, user friendly and sustainable transportation alternative for short distances with:

    --  Minimalistic Aluminum exo-skeleton design
    --  Class leading large storage Back-Bay, with a 75-pound payload capacity,
    --  Removable battery with an integrated charger
    --  Excellent ride quality with a larger front tire, calibrated throttle
        response and hill climbing ability
    --  Pin enabled security features
"The GenZe 2.0 launch event in Oakland recognizes the creativity and determination of the Mahindra Genze team to design and develop a remarkably distinctive product," said Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group. "We are so thankful to the enthusiasm shown by early consumers, cities and corporate customers and are excited that the American public now has the ability to experience and enjoy this game changing vehicle," he added.

To learn more about the vehicle and to order yours today, please visit: http://www.genze.com or the growing number of GenZe retail locations.

About Mahindra GenZe:
Mahindra GenZe, is a Silicon Valley start-up and part of the globally expanding, $16.9 billion Mahindra Group, Mahindra GenZe is dedicated to helping the urban commuter overcome the challenges associated with pollution, parking and the inadequacies of public transport by developing sustainable urban transportation solutions. More information can be found at http://www.genze.com.

About Mahindra Group:
The Mahindra Group is a global leader in industries ranging from aerospace to energy, automotive, agriculture and more. A $16.9 billion multinational group, Mahindra has been a part of the U.S. landscape for more than 20 years, and offers solutions that power mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business efficiency.

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New, Low-Cost da Vinci Mini 3D Printer Honored with Three Awards from Reviewed.com, Tom's Guide, and TWICE

XYZprinting Reports on a Very Successful Week at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- XYZprinting, the world's leading 3D printing company, concluded a highly successful Consumer Electronics Show (CES) today, having unveiled many new innovative products and concept devices, from 3D printing solutions, to wearable devices, robots and more.

Beginning at CES Unveiled's pre-show event on Monday, January 4(th), the team coordinated a week of exciting product demonstrations, leading the way with the new da Vinci Mini 3D printer, which was honored with three awards at the show, including Reviewed.com's CES Editors' Choice Award, Tom's Guide CES 2016 Award, and TWICE'S Picks Award.

The da Vinci Mini, which will be XYZprinting's most affordable 3D printer to hit the market, with an expected MSRP of $269, was recognized for its compact design and ability to deliver performance for its cost. The small, but versatile 3D printer, which comes with Wi-Fi capabilities, is designed for consumers across all levels such as small businesses, educators, DIY'ers and craftspeople.

"The recognition of the da Vinci Mini at CES validates our commitment to driving consumer accessibility in the 3D printing industry," said Simon Shen, CEO of XYZprinting and New Kinpo Group. "We look forward to continuing to break down the technology barriers in the 3D printing market, by introducing easy-to-use, cost-effective devices, like the da Vinci Mini, that deliver innovative experiences to consumers."

XYZprinting received coverage on its new products, which debut at CES, from the top echelon of business and technology media, including the International Business Times, MSN Money, CNET, BBC, Reviewed.com, Digital Trends, PC Mag, Tom's Guide, and SF Gate. 

Backed by its award winning 3D printing product ecosystem, the XYZprinting brand focuses on introducing cost-effective and easy-to-use 3D printers for widespread adoption in the marketplace. XYZprinting products require no assembly or equipment adjustments, and provide a straightforward user experience.

XYZprinting has been honored with many accolades, including TWICE's "Best Pick" award, Digital Trends' "Top Tech of CES" award, Reviewed.com's "CES Editors' Choice" award, and PC Mag's "Best of CES" award. Its 3D printers have received outstanding reviews from the top echelon of business and technology media, including TechCrunch, Forbes, CNET, and VentureBeat.

About XYZprinting
XYZprinting, a New Kinpo Group company, is dedicated to bringing cost-effective 3D printing to educators and classrooms, consumers and artists, small-to-midsized businesses, and households around the world. With proven industry expertise, XYZprinting has broken down the barriers of 3D printer ownership by providing an easy-to-use device that delivers an outstanding user experience, connected to a computer or via mobile. XYZprinting recently won the COMPUTEX Taipei 2015 Best Choice award as well as PC Mag's Best of CES 2015 award. Its printers have won numerous other accolades within the 3D printing industry, at major industry events and with top publications. XYZprinting currently has offices in China, Japan, Korea, the United States and Europe. To learn more, please visit http://us.xyzprinting.com.

Contact:
US-PR@xyzprinting.com

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Enjoy the Big Game with the Ultra-Bright, Big Screen Epson Home Cinema 1440

Transform Your Living Room into a Front Seat Stadium View With the Ultra-Bright, Full HD Home Entertainment Projector

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With football playoffs in full swing and the big game right around the corner, it's time to start planning the ultimate viewing party. And this year, there's no need to leave your living room to enjoy this season's defining plays and nail-biting moments when you can immerse yourself with a bright, big-screen experience up to 300 inches using the Epson Home Cinema 1440. Offering 4,400 lumens of color brightness and 4,400 lumens of white brightness(1), Full HD 1080p resolution and advanced image quality technology, the Home Cinema 1440 transforms even the brightest of living rooms into a real-life stadium experience in a matter of minutes.

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"Root for your favorite team at this year's big game party with a viewing experience that will make your guests feel like they're watching the game from the 50-yard line," said Brian Savarese, senior product manager, Epson America. "Once you and your friends experience the game using the Home Cinema 1440 projector, you'll never want to go back to a small TV again. The big, bright picture plus convenient setup tools, full HDMI(®) and MHL support(2) make this projector the perfect option for the real, big-screen experience."

The Home Cinema 1440 projector offers a range of features to create the ultimate big-game experience:

    --  Bright Big Game Plays: Score additional points from your guests with
        stunning colors and sharp image details in almost any room of your home.
        Featuring 3LCD technology, this bright projector offers 4,400 lumens of
        color brightness and 4,400 lumens of white brightness(1) with Full HD
        1080p resolution to project in a range of environments, even larger
        media rooms and living areas where light control is not an option.
    --  Big Plays Up to 300 Inches: Never miss a touchdown during the game with
        the Home Cinema 1440. The projector offers advanced image and video
        quality with Faroudja DCDi Cinema(®), an advanced video enhancement
        technology that produces exceptional image quality. This portable
        projector also offers Split Screen(3) capabilities, allowing viewers to
        project two different videos or still images side-by-side.
    --  Stream Your Team with Versatile Connectivity: Watch all the action live
        online while you stream the big game from the device of your choice. The
        Home Cinema 1440 features two HDMI ports and MHL support(2) for seamless
        connection to a Blu-ray(®) player, Chromecast(TM), Roku Stick(TM4),
        Apple TV(®), Amazon(®) Fire(TM) TV Stick and more - providing the
        ultimate experience with easy streaming from any of these devices.
Availability and Support

The Home Cinema 1440 ($1,699.99(5)) is available now through select e-retailers and retailers nationwide. The projector comes with Epson's top-of-the-line service and support, including a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, 90-day limited lamp warranty, and free two-business-day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home.

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.epson.com

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).

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     trademark and EPSON Exceed Your
     Vision is a registered logomark of
     Seiko Epson Corporation.,
     PrivateLine is a registered
     trademark and Extra Care is a
     service mark of Epson America,
     Inc.  All other product and brand
     names are trademarks and/or
     registered trademarks of their
     respective companies. Epson
     disclaims any and all rights in
     these marks.

    1             Color brightness (color light output)
                  and white brightness (white light
                  output) will vary depending on usage
                  conditions. Light output measured in
                  accordance with IDMS 15.4; white
                  light output measured in accordance
                  with ISO 21118.

    2             Includes one Mobile High-definition
                  Link (MHL) HDMI port.

    3             Consult your user manual for input
                  combinations.

    4             Roku Streaming Stick allows you to
                  watch content from popular Internet
                  streaming services. Roku's Streaming
                  Stick only available in the U.S.

    5             Manufacturer's suggested retail
                  price.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com, or Ashley Nakano, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200, ext. 1051, anakano@walt.com

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BankDhofar Redefines 'Customer Experience' With Enterprise-Wide Automated Service Delivery

MUSCAT, Oman, January 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Leverages Newgen's Expertise to Create Paperless Workflow Environment  

    With a vision to become the 'Best Bank in the Gulf' by making banking instant and easy,
BankDhofar [http://www.bankdhofar.com ] has unraveled another innovation in the regional
banking industry through automation of all core processes across all its branches in Oman.
This development is in line with the ongoing digital transformation efforts at the bank to
enrich customer experience through a faster and more convenient service delivery.

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    Speaking on the program, Dr. Tariq Taha, Assistant General Manager & Chief Information
Officer at BankDhofar said, "Earlier, despite our customer-centric efforts, we were facing
a few challenges in achieving service excellence. The challenges included complexity in
establishing financial credibility of a prospect, limited process visibility, inadequate
SLA monitoring, lack of control over manual processes, and the lack of effective document
management." He added, "Adoption of this remarkable technology from Newgen Software
[http://www.newgensoft.com ] has helped us to overcome previous challenges and redefine
engagement with our customers with faster response times and service differentiation."

    Following their 'best customer experience' approach, the bank has streamlined all key
processes across all branches. This large initiative involved automation of Account
Opening, Personal & Corporate Lending, Trade Finance and Credit Card approval processes on
Newgen's BPM (Business Process Management) platform. BankDhofar has also done away with
the bulky paperwork of KYC documents, loan/credit card applications and supporting
documents. For achieving a paperless environment, the bank has digitized all the paperwork
in a centralized repository using Newgen's ECM (Enterprise Content Management) suite.
Newgen's robust ECM allows an easy index-based document retrieval through a secure,
rights-defined access.

    Mr. Diwakar Nigam, MD and CEO - Newgen Software, sharing his views on the
implementation, remarked, "We are proud to partner with BankDhofar in their endeavor to
offer a hassle-free, faster service delivery to customers. I am confident that Newgen's
robust technology together with BankDhofar's commitment to offer the best-in-class
customer services is a step towards transforming the banking practices in the Gulf."

    By implementing Newgen's integrated solution comprising Enterprise Scanning, ECM
Framework and BAM (Business Activity Monitoring) compatible BPM platform, the bank has
created an efficient document management system with an agile workflow. This has resulted
in real-time process monitoring, improved efficiencies, reduced costs, faster turn-around
times, better SLA adherence and a lot of happy customers for the bank.

       
         
        Contact: 
        Asif Khan 
        asif.khan@newgen.co.in 
        Corporate Marketing 
        Newgen Software Technologies Ltd 

     

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JLab Audio Debuts Crasher Slim and Crasher Mini Speakers

New speakers feature 10 hours of battery life and Bluetooth portability

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Today JLab Audio adds two new models to its best-selling family of portable Bluetooth speakers. The Crasher Slim and Crasher Mini speakers feature 10 hours of battery life and Bluetooth 4.0 portability allowing users to connect from up to 30 feet away. JLab Audio's Crasher Slim and Mini Portable Bluetooth Speakers are available in gunmetal and blue at http://www.jlabaudio.com.

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"JLab Audio continues to make personal audio technology more accessible to people everywhere with the addition of our new Crasher Slim and Crasher Mini Speakers," said Win Cramer, President, JLab Audio. "These speakers embody JLab Audio's commitment to creating top products at an affordable price."

Crasher Slim
With a super-slim, nine-ounce package, the Crasher Slim is loud and durable. Two hi-fi drivers and one subwoofer create JLab's signature C3(TM) (Crystal Clear Clarity) Sound, while a metal body and an IPX4 Rating establish a splash proof design to provide maximum durability. The built-in mic and speakerphone make taking calls easier than ever. (M.S.R.P. $49.99)

Crasher Mini
The Crasher Mini has the smallest footprint in the series and provides amazing sound in a durable package. A metal body and an IPX5 rating create a splash-proof design. The Crasher Mini features JLab's signature C3(TM) Sound produced from one driver and subwoofer. (M.S.R.P. $39.99)

JLab Crasher Series - Product Specifications:

    Crasher Slim                    Crasher Mini
    ------------                    ------------

    -- 10 hours of battery life      -- 10 hours of battery life
    -- Speakerphone and mic          -- Speakerphone and mic
    -- Two hi-fi neodymium drivers:   -- One hi-fi neodymium driver: 1.5
     1.5 inch diameter, 5 watts      inch diameter, 5 watts
    -- One passive subwoofer: 2.5     -- One passive subwoofer: 2 inches long
     inches long by 1.5 inches wide  by 2 inch wide
    -- .56 lbs., 2.25 inches tall by  -- .64 lbs., 4.1 inches tall by 4.1
     6.6 inches wide by 1 inch deep  inches wide by 1.3 inches deep
    -- Splash-proof - IPX4 & metal
     body                           -- Splash-proof - IPX5 & metal body
About JLab Audio
JLab Audio is a designer and manufacturer of personal audio products. From earbuds and headphones to Bluetooth speakers, JLab Audio brings incredible sound and awesome design at an unsurpassed value for all. For more information, visit: http://www.jlabaudio.com.

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