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Friendly Technologies Launches LWM2M Embedded Client

RAMAT-GAN, Israel, December 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Friendly Technologies [http://www.friendly-tech.com ], the unified device management
company, announced today the general availability (GA) release of its OMA Lightweight M2M
(LWM2M) embedded client for constrained IoT and M2M devices and sensors. Friendly's LWM2M
client has a notably small CPU and memory footprint designed specifically with the IoT
concept in mind, and it targets LTE Category 1, Category 0 and Category M devices.

    "Our LWM2M client has a minimal footprint tailored for ultra-low power, low memory and
cost optimized devices," said Mr. Nir Ezer, VP Products & Marketing at Friendly
Technologies. "The launch of the LWM2M client reflects Friendly's involvement and
expertise in the IoT industry, and it is a natural 'next step' for Friendly to take -
after the successful launch of our OMA-DM client, for Category 3, Category 4 and Category
6 devices."

    As a member of the OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) Forum, Friendly Technologies is
committed to developing its LWM2M client according to OMA specifications and
standardization.  Friendly's LWM2M client offers a highly efficient communication protocol,
which facilitates reduced traffic and minimizes power consumption.

    Friendly's LWM2M embedded client simplifies the development of M2M applications,
lowers development costs, and shortens time to market. Because it is standards-based, it
offers full interoperability with all LWM2M servers - or, alternatively, with Friendly's
own LWM2M server.

    Friendly's LWM2M GA release supports DTLS for security and all eight-object models:
L2M2M Security, L2M2M Server, Access Control, Device, Connectivity Monitoring, Firmware,
Location, and Connectivity Statistics.

    About Friendly Technologies 

    Friendly Technologies is a leading provider of carrier-class device management
software for IoT/M2M, Smart Home and Triple Play services. With its best-of-breed approach,
Friendly enables service providers to avoid device dependency and manage multiple types
of devices on a single platform. Friendly provides support for standard protocols
including TR-069, OMA-DM, LWM2M, MQTT and SNMP, in addition to non-standard protocols.

    Friendly's solutions allow service providers and their customers to control, monitor
and manage all device types including routers, STBs, RGs, mobile hotspots, Smart Home hubs,
sensors and appliances, smartphones, dongles, IP phones, M2M devices, smart power and
water metering devices, health care devices and more.

    Friendly's platform enables customers to automatically connect and provision new
devices, monitor QoE, configure and update firmware remotely, and streamline their support
services, while its server and cloud-based solutions offer data insights to service
providers. For more information, please contact Ms. Liel Anisenko at
liel.anisenko@friendly-tech.com and +972-3-753-9000 or visit
http://www.friendly-tech.com

Friendly Technologies

Xura Announces Availability of its Signaling Fraud Management System - Detecting and Preventing Fraud on Mobile Operator's Core Networks

WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts, December 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

          Enhancing its network security portfolio, Xura protects Communications and
Interconnect Service Providers against network attacks from vulnerabilities in signaling

                                       protocols  

    Xura, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESG), [http://www.xura.com ] a leading provider of digital
communications services, today announces the availability of its Signaling Fraud
Management System, built to protect mobile operators' signaling networks from
sophisticated exploits and security threats. Xura's highly efficient and topographically
independent solution, provides 360-degree security and privacy protection, addressing many
types of signalling network attacks. With a tightly integrated firewall and analytical
module, Xura's Signaling Fraud Management System provides mobile operators with advanced,
real-time detection of malicious traffic alongside smart prevention mechanisms.

    With the full extent of security vulnerabilities in the signaling network only now
being exposed and exploits of these vulnerabilities on the rise, mobile operators need a
managed solution to guard the integrity of their networks, as well as their subscribers'
privacy. Xura, an industry expert in signaling, has taken an advanced approach to security
by enabling the operator to introduce a specialized element at the network interconnect
points to function as Signaling Fraud Management. This advanced and lightweight approach
integrates easily into any signaling network, and is secured by Xura's powerful,
heuristics engine that screens and performs validation across all levels of the network
protocol stack, addressing today's threats and those that are yet to come.

    "For the mobile operator, signaling is the central nervous system of their network
with mission-critical, real-time data on subscriber identity, status, location, technology
and servicing elements. Because of weaknesses in the current signaling protocols (SS7,
Diameter, SIP), they are open to exploitation and prone to attack from hackers who can
expose mobile subscriber's data and violate privacy by stealing money, listening to
conversations, monitoring messages, manipulating data, and generally disrupting services,"
said Jim Saunders, EVP Digital Communication at Xura. "Not only does the Xura's
state-of-the-art solution block suspicious traffic, it also secures the network against
any type of protocol vulnerabilities, which someone with the right technical knowledge
might exploit and then strike in the future." 

    Xura's strong heritage in signaling and messaging means it understands the challenges
faced by operators today.  It's 20-year expertise has translated into a security solution
with transparent design, high performance and a robust architecture, that can be placed at
any relevant point in the core network, eliminating the need and expense of redesigning
the network architecture. In addition, with its own Diameter and SIP stack embedded into
its solutions, the Xura Signaling Fraud Management System can ensure secure continuity,
even in the design stage, across all signalling networks including Evolved Packet Core and
IMS (LTE and 5G), preventing a broad spectrum of threats.

    Xura Signaling Fraud Management features an easy to control graphical user management
interface that provides real-time views of detected security threats, blocked or
suspicious activity, top attack targets and raises alarms in real-time for detected risks.
In addition, the system has a world-class analytics engine that provides high performance
data collection and real-time streaming analysis of incoming traffic. This advanced
detection means operators can filter malicious messages and report on detected, blocked
traffic. The solution also helps discover new fraudulent patterns, including attack source,
types of attacks and attack targets. A flexible query module enables security teams to
explore details of the captured traffic, to simplify and automate investigation efforts
for the detected outbreaks.  Lastly, native virtualization of the solution supports
operators with hardware independence and plays a part in any ongoing NFV strategy. 

    For more information about Xura's network security solutions, including its Signaling
Fraud Management System, please contact corporate.marketing@acision.com, alternatively
view our video [https://youtu.be/wkxcMxSfL-c ] or visit Xura's website at
http://www.xura.com/our-services/digital-communications/security.

    About Xura, Inc. 

    Xura, Inc (NASDAQ: MESG) offers a portfolio of digital services solutions that enable
global communications across a variety of mobile devices and platforms. We help
communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises navigate and monetize the digital
ecosystem to create innovative, new experiences through our cloud-based offerings. Our
solutions touch more than three billion end points through 350+ service providers and
enterprises in 140+ countries.  You can find us at Xura.com [http://www.xura.com ].

    Forward-Looking Statements 

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above, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in our filings with the SEC. The
documents and reports we file with the SEC are available through us, or our website,
http://www.Xura.com, or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and
Retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov.

Xura Inc

CONTACT: Media Contact: Maria Hudson Xura maria.hudson@xura.com +44-7894604040  Investor Relations Contact: Luke Todd Xura luke.todd@xura.com +1-781-213-2131

Netmarble Releases World's First Comedy RPG, Soul King

New title offers slapstick animations and a magical storyline

SEOUL, Korea, Dec. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia, today announced the release of Soul King, a mystical mobile app game based in the Kingdom of Dune. Soul King, the first-ever comedic RPG title, invites players to embark on missions to defeat the evil sorcerer, Morque, and protect the kingdom. Complete with humorous animations, a mystical storyline, and dangerous enemies, Soul King is sure to keep players entertained.

Soul King joins a long list of game hits for Netmarble, which has published many globally successful games, including MARVEL Future Fight and Seven Knights.

"We are excited to announce Soul King as our very first comedy RPG game," said Seungwon Lee, President of Overseas, Netmarble Games. "We believe Soul King's unique tale, creative battles and humorous animations will make this game a fan favorite."

Players of Soul King will embark on an exciting journey to save Kingdom Dune from the evil Morque. Each stage offers plenty of humor and rewards to keep up the fight against giant spiders, humanoid bees, dangerous beasts, zombies and other threatening creatures of the dark. Over 80 types of comical heroes are a plus.

Developed by FunnyPaw, a subsidiary of Netmarble Games, Soul King is available free-to-download with in-game purchase options in Singapore and Canada via Google Play and the App Store.

App Store:https://itunes.apple.com/app/id967921911
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netmarble.soulking

More details about the game can be found at the Soul King community (http://www.mobirum.com/Soulking_en) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SoulKingGame).

About Netmarble Games Corporation
Netmarble Games Corp. strives to entertain audiences of all ages, and around the world, by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is the fastest-growing mobile game company in Asia and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 3,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games, including MARVEL Future Fight, Seven Knights, Raven (Evilbane in U.S.) and Everybody's Marble. The largest shareholder to SGN, a leading casual game developer, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ E&M Corporation, Asia's largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia's largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMO company. More information can be found at http://www.netmarble.com.

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Netmarble Games Corporation

CONTACT: HQ PR Team in Korea, Soomin Stella Song, ssong@netmarble.com, 82-2-2271-7618

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

Samsung Canada Introduces the First Consumer Edition of Gear VR, Powered by Oculus

Samsung delivers a new and refined Gear VR, including hundreds of new content options available to Canadians

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 11, 2015 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada, one of the leading suppliers of mobile phones in the Canadian marketplace, announced today the Canadian availability of its first Gear VR Consumer Edition.  Powered by Oculus, the new Samsung Gear VR broadens the accessibility of virtual reality and offers Canadians the opportunity to immerse themselves in new worlds, games and experiences by simply snapping their Galaxy smartphone into the device.

The latest edition of the Gear VR is compatible with the Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, S6 and S6 edge, leveraging each device's super AMOLED display to provide the colour, clarity and performance needed for an amazing virtual reality experience. With new foam cushioning, the Samsung Gear VR is 19 percent lighter than the previous Gear VR Innovator Edition, making the device more comfortable to wear. In addition, the Gear VR's touchpad has been improved, providing greater control while enjoying a robust selection of film, gaming, 360 degree video and experiential content available.

"Samsung Canada has been at the forefront of delivering mobile experiences, and the newest Gear VR makes virtual reality accessible to even more consumers," said Paul Brannen, Executive Vice President Mobile Solutions, Samsung Electronics Canada. "The Gear VR offers a truly innovative experience, getting Canadians closer to incredible 360 degree content in a completely immersive way."

Elevating the virtual reality experience, there are more content options to choose from than ever before in the Oculus Store, including the Samsung Milk VR application, available for download in Canada starting today.  With 300+ content titles and 25+ hours of VR experiences, Samsung Milk VR brings high quality content to life for Canadians, with exclusively developed content such as GONE, an original scripted thriller produced by Robert Kirkman and David Alpert's Skybound Entertainment. Also included are must-see titles like TheHunger Games: Mockingjay as well as additional channels in music, sports, action and lifestyle.  All content can be streamed for instant access or downloaded for full-quality experience and offline viewing.

The Samsung Gear VR Consumer Edition will launch in Frost White and will be available at select Canadian retailers and Samsung Experience Stores beginning December 11, 2015 for $139 CDN (MSRP).

Samsung Gear VR Product Specifications

    Dimension / Weight 201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm / 318g
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    Sensor              Accelerometer, Gyrometer,
                        Proximity(Mount/Unmount Detection)
    ------             -----------------------------------

    FOV                96 degrees

    *Field of View
    --------------

    IPD Coverage       54 ~ 70 mm (Fixed Lenses)
    ------------       ------------------------

    Colour             Frost White
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    Compatibility       microUSB connection to the Galaxy Note
                        5, S6 edge+, S6, S6 edge
    -------------      --------------------------------------

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Read and follow warnings and instructions with the Headset before use. The Headset should be calibrated before each use. Not for use by children under 13. A virtual reality experience may trigger health reactions. See a doctor before use if you have a history of seizures. Stop use if you experience health reactions.

About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances and printers. Samsung is a leader in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home initiatives. In 2014, Samsung was ranked one of the top 10 most influential brands in Canada, based on a study by Ipsos Reid. Committed to making a difference in communities across Canada, its Samsung Hope for Children corporate giving program supports children's education, sustainability and health-related issues. Globally, Samsung employs 319,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of $196 billion.

To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com. 

Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada or on Twitter and Instagram @SamsungCanada

SOURCE  Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.

CONTACT: Lianne Pitts for Samsung Canada, lianne.pitts@northstrategic.com, 647.969.9941

Synology® Introduces DiskStation DS216

All-in-One, High-Performance NAS Server Suitable For Small Offices and Workgroups

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Synology(®) Inc. today launched the DiskStation DS216, a feature-rich 2-bay NAS server specially designed for sharing and protecting data within workgroups and offices. 

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"The DS216 will quickly become your most valuable work tool, providing several convenient office applications to help you improve work productivity," said Jason Fan, product manager at Synology Inc.

The DS216 is built to deliver an optimal multi-tasking experience, with the best price/performance ratio. Powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 512 MB DDR3 memory, the DS216 outperforms its predecessor and delivers exceptional read and write speeds of more than 111 MB/s, under RAID 1 configuration, in a Windows(®) environment.

Additionally, the built-in Floating-Point Unit (FPU) improves the overall capability of the DS216's main CPU - making it ideal for speeding up thumbnail processing, and enhancing photo viewing at different resolutions. With an encryption engine, it also offloads encryption calculations away from the main CPU, helping to improve file transfer speeds. The DS216 is also equipped with a USB 3.0 port and a USB copy button on the front panel for easy data transfer.   

Designed for non-stop, up-time service - the DS216 is equipped with hot-swappable and tool-less drive trays for easy installation that simplifies drive replacement and maintenance.

The DS216 runs on the DiskStation Manager (DSM), the most advanced and intuitive operating system for NAS devices. Featuring a wide range of applications from backup to network management, the DS216 provides essential business services to help increase productivity at work. Synology was named "PC Mag Business Choice Award Winner" for the fourth consecutive year, and received the highest rating in every element of the survey including: reliability, value, and likelihood to recommend.

Availability
The Synology DiskStation DS216 is now shipping globally.

Synology at a Glance
Synology creates network attached storage, IP surveillance solutions, and network equipment that transforms the way users manage data, conduct surveillance, and maintain networks in the cloud era. By taking full advantage of the latest technologies, Synology helps users centralize data storage and backup, share files on-the-go, and implement professional security solutions, in reliable and affordable ways. The company is committed to delivering products with forward-thinking features and the best in class customer service.

Press Contact:
Andrea Wedderburn
PR Specialist
425.818.1587
Email

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Taomee Holdings Limited Enters Into Definitive Merger Agreement For Going Private Transaction

SHANGHAI, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Taomee Holdings Limited ("Taomee" or the "Company") (NYSE: TAOM), a leading children's entertainment and media company in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Orient TM Parent Limited ("Parent") and Orient TM Merger Limited ("Merger Sub"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Parent will acquire the Company for cash consideration equal to US$0.1884 per ordinary share of the Company (each, a "Share") or US$3.767 per American depositary share of the Company, each representing 20 Shares (each, an "ADS"), in a transaction valuing the Company at approximately US$134.0 million. This represents a 25.99% premium over the Company's closing price of US$2.99 per ADS as quoted by the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") on May 29, 2015, the last trading day prior to June 1, 2015, the date that the Company announced it had received a non-binding "going private" proposal, and a premium of 19.4% to the average closing price of the Company's ADS during the 30 trading days prior to May 29, 2015.

Immediately following the consummation of the merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Parent will be beneficially owned by:

    1. an affiliate of Orient Ruide Capital Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (the
       "Sponsor"); and
    2. Mr. Benson Haibing Wang, the co-founder, chief executive officer and a
       director of the Company ("Mr. Wang"), Mr. Roc Yunpeng Cheng, the
       co-founder, president and a director of the Company ("Mr. Cheng", and
       together with Mr. Wang and the Sponsor, the "Buyer Group"), and Mr. Jason
       Liqing Zeng, the chairman of the board of directors of the Company ("Mr.
       Zeng"), who have elected to roll-over certain of their interests in the
       Company in connection with the merger (the "Rollover Securities").
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the merger, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, and each of the Shares (including Shares represented by ADSs) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger will be cancelled and cease to exist in exchange for the right to receive US$0.1884 per Share or US$3.767 per ADS, in each case, in cash, without interest and net of any applicable withholding taxes, except for (i) Rollover Securities, Shares (including Shares represented by ADSs) beneficially owned by the Company or held by the Company as treasury shares or held by the Company's depositary that are reserved (but not yet allocated) by the Company for settlement upon exercise of any Company equity awards, and (ii) Shares owned by holders who have validly exercised and not effectively withdrawn or lost their rights to dissent from the Merger pursuant to Section 238 of the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands, which Shares will be cancelled at the effective time of the Merger for the right to receive the appraised value of such Shares determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 238 of the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands.

The Company's board of directors, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the special committee formed by the board of directors (the "Special Committee"), approved the Merger Agreement, and resolved to recommend that the Company's shareholders vote to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement and the merger. The Special Committee, which is composed solely of independent directors of the Company who are unaffiliated with Parent, Merger Sub or any member of the Buyer Group or management of the Company, exclusively negotiated the terms of the Merger Agreement with the Buyer Group with the assistance of its independent financial and legal advisors.

The merger which is currently expected to close during the second quarter of 2016, is subject to various closing conditions, including a condition that the Merger Agreement be authorized and approved by an affirmative vote of shareholders representing two-thirds or more of the Shares present and voting in person or by proxy as a single class at a meeting of the Company's shareholders convened to consider the authorization and approval of the Merger Agreement and the merger.

Pursuant to a rollover and support agreement entered among Mr. Wang, Mr. Cheng, Mr. Zeng and Parent, Mr. Wang, Mr. Cheng, Mr. Zeng have agreed to vote all the Shares and ADSs beneficially owned by them, which represented approximately 45.77% of the issued and outstanding Shares, in favor of the authorization and approval of the Merger Agreement and merger. If completed, the merger will result in the Company becoming a privately-held company and its ADSs will no longer be listed on the NYSE.

The Buyer Group intends to fund the merger through rollover commitment from Mr. Wang, Mr. Cheng, Mr. Zeng of the Rollover Securities which represented approximately 27.22% of the issued and outstanding Shares and equity financing provided by the Sponsor pursuant to a customary equity commitment letter.

The Company will prepare and file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement, which will include a proxy statement of the Company. The Schedule 13E-3 will include a description of the Merger Agreement and contain other important information about the merger, the Company and the other participants in the merger.

Duff & Phelps Securities, LLC is serving as the financial advisor to the Special Committee, Ropes & Gray LLP is serving as international legal counsel to the Special Committee, and Maples and Calder is serving as Cayman Islands legal counsel to the Special Committee. Fenwick & West LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to Taomee.

Shearman & Sterling LLP is serving as U.S. legal counsel to the Buyer Group. Walkers and Grandway Law Offices are serving as Cayman Islands legal counsel and PRC legal counsel to the Buyer Group, respectively,

Additional Information about the Merger

In connection with the proposed merger, the Company will prepare and mail a proxy statement that will include a copy of the Merger Agreement to its shareholders. In addition, certain participants in the proposed merger will prepare and mail to the Company's shareholders a Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement that will include the Company's proxy statement. These documents will be filed with or furnished to the SEC. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THESE MATERIALS AND OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS. In addition to receiving the proxy statement and Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement by mail, shareholders also will be able to obtain these documents, as well as other filings containing information about the Company, the proposed merger and related matters, without charge, from the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) or at the SEC's public reference room at 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. In addition, these documents can be obtained, without charge, by contacting the Company at the following address and/or phone number:

16/F, Building No. A-2

No. 1528 Gumei Road

Xuhui District, Shanghai 200233

People's Republic of China

+ 86-21- 61280056

The Company and certain of its directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies from our shareholders with respect to the proposed merger. Information regarding the persons or entities who may be considered "participants" in the solicitation of proxies will be set forth in the proxy statement and Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement relating to the proposed merger when it is filed with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in the proxy statement and Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available.

This announcement is neither a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities and it is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other materials that may be filed or furnished with the SEC should the proposed merger proceed.

About Taomee Holdings Limited

Taomee Holdings Limited ("Taomee" or "the Company") is China's leading player in children's entertainment and media. Its award winning content offerings are both engaging and educational, endearing it to children, as well as to parents and teachers. The Company was founded in 2007 with the mission to bring joy and inspiration to children. Its popular character franchises, including SEER and MOLE'S WORLD, are distributed online via virtual worlds, web games, and mobile applications, as well as through traditional media, including animated box office films, TV series, books, and consumer products, most notably toys and trading cards. Its online community regularly achieves top search ranking in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Taomee has been consistently recognized for its leadership and innovative contributions to the children's market, including accolades from China's Ministry of Culture and the China Animation Association.

For more information, please visit: http://www.taomee.com/en_taomee.html

-- Visit online virtual world communities at http://www.61.com

-- Watch animations and films at http://v.61.com/

-- Download mobile games and applications at http://m.61.com/

-- Share with other parents and caregivers at http://mama.61.com/

Statements Safe Harbor and Informational Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "if," "will," "expected," and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include: uncertainties as to how the Company's shareholders will vote at the meeting of shareholders; the possibility that competing offers will be made; the expected timing of the completion of the merger; the possibility that various closing conditions for the transaction may not be satisfied or waived; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed with the SEC by the Company, as well as the Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement and the proxy statement to be filed by the Company. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations as of the date of this press release. You should not rely upon these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

Angela Wang

Taomee Holdings Limited

+86-21-6128-0056 Ext 8651
ir@taomee.com

SOURCE  Taomee Holdings Limited

Taomee Holdings Limited

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

Enterprise Marketing Automation Company, Birdvision, Launches Pioneering Third Screen Technology 'Adzfone'

PUNE, India, December 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ready to Think Outside the (Ad) box? Birdvision got the Secret to Successful B2B Ad
Engagement

    Pune-based technology pioneer, Birdvision has launched Adzfone, a third screen
technology that will help marketers and brand managers to discern between their customers
and save marketing dollars. Adzfone is a SaaS (Software as a Service) based online product
that caters to B2B market. Since, its beta launch two months ago; the platform has
witnessed more than 10,000 registrations by different brands.

    It facilitates businesses with unlimited real estate space, where they could upload
content (audio/video/brochure), and the content is just a missed call away from the
consumers. This analytics-driven output renders the business with an ultimate opportunity
to reach out to more and more people (across demographics) and gives access to unlimited
prospects.

    Location-based marketing is going to be next thing

    The first screen, television, revolutionized the way marketers reached consumers so
that a company could reach out to millions with a well-crafted and tested messages that
they totally controlled. The second screen; the personal computer, allowed companies to
interactively communicate and sell to their customers, quickly gaining customer feedback
and permitting customers to provide an input on the products or services being developed.
The third screen; the mobile device is a game changer. It enables customers to communicate
directly with each other and exchange information and opinions in real-time and on
location. The third screen revolution is about dramatic technological and behavioural
change.

    Ansuman Dani, co-founder & CEO, Birdvision, says, "After a decade of research and over
a $100 million spent, Motorola launched the first cell phone in 1983 known as a 'brick'
phone that cost about $4,000. We have come a long way since then. Today, over 60% of the
world owns a cell phone. In India, there are 980.81 million mobile phone users of which
167.9 million owns a smartphone (Source: TRAI). Our mobile devices are indispensable,
which is why the third screen is quick; becoming the most important screen, Convergence of
trends in consumer behavior and technology has resulted in a migration to the 'third
screen' (after television and the computer). Cell phone technology allows users to access
content anywhere, at any time, creating extraordinary possibilities for tailored promotion
(for instance, reaching consumers in a store with the offer of coupons). Apps enable
advertisers to literally become part of the customer's phone. Mobile is the ultimate
social device. And if big and small brands don't understand how to engage their customers
there, they risk extinction. The third screen is a must-have for any company looking to
develop an effective mobile strategy, one that will drive customers to become brand
champions."

    The third screen - the mobile device - changes the rules entirely by creating a
complete 'untethered consumer', free from the constraints of traditional broadcast or
online communication, who can search on the move and share information with other
customers in real time. This new breed of the customer is in charge, they are plugged in,
always on and completely in control in a way that further leads to changes of fundamental
assumptions of marketing and customer service. 

    The company is angel funded by a consortium of investors based in India and Middle
East. Birdvision is now looking to raise USD 5 million in a pre-series A round.

    About Birdvision

    Founded in 2013 by Ansuman Dani, Birdvision is a pioneering Consumer Engagement &
Experience company with a team of over 40 technology evangelists working towards creating
future technologies that enables brands to converse better with their consumers.
Birdvision's Consumer Engagement & Experience technology platform delivers ROI to some of
the world's largest brands. The PaaS based multi-channel environment empowers brands
managers and marketers with tertiary data analytics in real time thus, enabling hyper
personalization of engagement. The platform also helps in progressive profiling of
customers thus, boosting lead generation and conversion significantly. With a host of
innovative solutions implemented, these programs not only help provide insights and
management dashboards enabling critical functions, but also help drive incremental revenue
for clients. Some of the brands they work with include Kotak, Pertonas, Abbott and Hager
amongst others. 

    Relevant URLS

    http://birdvisiontech.com/ [http://birdvisiontech.com ]

    http://www.adzfone.com

       
         
        For Further information, kindly contact:

         
        Abhishek Singh: abhishek.s@birdvision.in

         
        Jay Nadubath: Jay@jefferiesandbain.com / +91-9768123923

         
        Archana Surve: archana@jefferiesandbain.com / +91-9930453007

         

     

Birdvision

Bloomberg Delivers First Financial Enterprise App For iPad Pro

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg announced today the availability of the all-new Bloomberg Professional app for iPad Pro(TM). The Bloomberg Professional is specifically designed for the large 12.9-inch Retina display of iPad Pro, and includes Apple Pencil functionality. It also combines desktop-class CPU performance and powerful new multitasking features to deliver real-time data, comprehensive news, technical graphs, portfolio tracking and Instant Bloomberg (IB) to Bloomberg customers.

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Key features of Bloomberg Professional on iPad Pro include:

    --  High resolution graphical enhancements to real-time data streaming,
        charts and graphs, ticking data, and pricing functionality as well as
        Bloomberg TV viewing.
    --  Split View capabilities taking multitasking further on iPad by allowing
        customers to view additional Bloomberg features and apps side-by-side,
        with the ability interact with content in both.
    --  Support for iOS 9 Picture-in-Picture capabilities allowing customers to
        continue to work while viewing Bloomberg TV in a moveable, resizeable
        window that floats over other apps onscreen.
    --  Support for Apple Pencil, delivering new ways to annotate charts, notes
        and research documents and then share with individuals and teams through
        the message function MSG<GO>.
"We are seeing a significant increase in mobile adoption among our users year-over-year, and our customers want access to their information - with the same productivity and speed - wherever they are, no matter which device they are using," said Ben Macdonald, Bloomberg's Global Head of Product.

The Bloomberg Professional iPad app has long been touted as the mobile gateway to full desktop features and functions since launching in 2010. It allows users to receive customized price and news alerts, monitor events and markets, view charts, research securities, send and receive messages, use IB and more. Bloomberg released a major app update in October 2015 for all iPad and iPhone customers.

"Bloomberg has been innovating on mobile for over a decade and it is an important part of our strategy to continue to optimize the experience we bring to our customers," said Philip Miller, Head of Research and Development for Bloomberg Professional Mobile. "It is because of the quality of the work from our team that we have been able to deliver this first of its kind app for iPad Pro."

Bloomberg has been providing business and financial news and information to Apple customers ever since the first iPhone and iPad were released. Currently, Bloomberg provides consumer and enterprise apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. The all-new Bloomberg Professional app for iPad Pro is available from the App Store.

ABOUT BLOOMBERG
Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength - delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately - is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 325,000 subscribers globally. For more information, visit http://www.bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.

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

World's Most Expensive HiFi Collection: $17,4M and 192 Kilograms of Fine Gold

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, December 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    BnO Gold has made a collection of Bang & Olufsen products that consists of a
breathtaking total of 192 kilograms of fine gold. Retail price will be at 17,4 million
dollars. 

    Bang & Olufsen has already been over 90 years at the forefront of audio and video
equipment. BnO Gold is going to take it even further. They have made an exclusive
selection of the most iconic products B&O has ever produced. All the aluminum parts have
been replaced by solid 24 carat gold. With these products the extreme wealthy true
connoisseurs and design enthusiasts are being well served.

    Why? 

    The 22 years old founder has formed a group of entrepreneurs and started to invest in
this product. "We are getting used to it, but people drop their jaw when you mention that
a pair of speakers is made out of 20 kilos of fine gold." BnO Gold wants to combine the
best sound, the timeless Danish design and the scarcest precious metal this planet has to
offer us to create a product close to perfection. This project is based on the respect for
the proven-track record of Bang & Olufsen.

    BnO Gold will be bringing its products to highest end of the market. By using the best
materials and producing only on request, the buyer gets a 100% tailored, unique product
with a 100 years guarantee. Due to the density of gold, the BnO Gold products will be 9
times heavier than the originals. This explains the price of $2.9M for a speaker set.

    The collection consists of the following products cast in solid 24 carat gold:
BeoSound 9000, BeoLab 8000, BeoLab 6000, BeoLab 1 and the first 103-inch BnOVision.

    World Premiere 

    This collection will be exhibited for the first time to the general public on December
10, 2015. The world premiere will be at the Masters of LXRY 2015 from 10 until 14 December
which will be held in the Amsterdam RAI. After the Masters of LXRY the collection can be
seen by appointment only. An application can be made via info@bnogold.com.

    Expansion 

    Starting 2016, BnO Gold is going to conquer the world with their collection. The
United Arab Emirates and Russia are high on the list. Especially with the World Cup in
Russia and Qatar approaching.

    More information:  http://www.bnogold.com

       
         
        Contact 
        Yoram Roemersma 
        +31(0)631917420 
        info@bnogold.com 

     

BnO Gold

SHAREit Makes Headway in the Indian App Market With 100 Million Users

MUMBAI, December 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    SHAREit [http://www.ushareit.com ], the world's preferred app for cross platform
sharing, makes headway in the Indian app market with 100 million local users. Since the
availability of the app in 2014, SHAREit has made adequate endeavours in improving its
user experience that led to this significant achievement in the country. With active users
operating the app more than five days a week, SHAREit now competes with global giants
WhatsApp and Facebook in the country.

    SHAREit recently topped the Tool Board of Google Play in 13 countries, including India,
Bangladesh, Philippines, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Oman, Egypt, South Africa, Nepal, Malaysia,
Qatar, Singapore and Kuwait. In India, besides being No.1 in the Tool Board of Google Play,
SHAREit surpassed YouTube to rank No.4 in the Hot App List of App Store, No.2 in the App
List of Mac App Store, and No.3 in the Hot App Board of Google Play.

    Commenting on SHAREit's achievement in India, Yan Fei, CEO, SHAREit said, "Given that
the Internet usage is still in its nascent stage and the country's large youth population,
we see a huge opportunity in the Indian market. We believe the features of SHAREit are
compatible with the Indian users offering them an efficient, safer and more reliable
transmission sans the use of the internet. We have managed to reach this remarkable feat
by constantly upgrading the user experience and further aim to make SHAREit the most
valuable data platform in the overseas emerging market."

    With 400 million registered users worldwide and an Indian user base larger than 100
million, SHAREit has now become the leader of Near Field Communication (NFC). With SHAREit,
users no longer need to worry about issues such as violation of privacy, loss of
information and can transfer files across different devices, including Windows phones, Mac
and on different operating systems such as Windows, iOS and Android. The efficient and
safe experience of NFC and barrier-free file transmission across different platforms has
made SHAREit the most valuable data traffic platform in the world's emerging market.

    With the rapidly increasing number of users in India, SHAREit is planning to create
different versions of the app with the local languages to reach a larger consumer base.
SHAREit is currently available only in Chinese and English.

    About SHAREit: 

    Since its launch in 2012, SHAREit has emerged to become the representative app of
cross platform sharing in China, stepping into the first level in the global app list. As
the most valuable data traffic platform in the overseas emerging market, SHAREit has more
than four hundred million loyal domestic and international customers, and has occupied the
first place of the app list in the overall ranking in many countries, currently staying in
the rapidly developing situation.

    For more information, visit: http://www.ushareit.com
and http://facebook.com/bestshareit

       
         
        Media Contact:

         
        Perfect Relations:

         
        Liva Emmatty  
        lemmatty@perfectrelations.com 
        +91-9820774093

         
        Adidev Guru  
        aguru@perfectrelations.com 
        +91-9886065935 

     

SHAREit

DJI and FLIR Systems Collaborate to Develop Aerial Thermal-Imaging Technology

First thermal camera designed for aerial applications planned for first quarter of 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial vehicle technology, announced a collaboration with FLIR Systems to develop thermal-imaging technology for aerial applications.

Combining DJI's leadership in aerial platforms and FLIR's first-class thermal-imaging technology expands the uses of aerial systems to provide different types of sensory data essential for firefighting, agriculture, inspection and several other industrial-use cases.

"Almost every week we see new applications of our aerial technology," said DJI Founder and CEO Frank Wang. "Adding thermal imaging as an additional sensor options for aerial platforms will open up new AND innovative uses for our users, whether it's gaining strategic insight into how their crops are growing or more efficiently understanding the spread of fires."

The first result from DJI and FLIR's collaboration will be the release of the Zenmuse XT -- the world's most-powerful aerial thermal-imaging camera -- in the first quarter of 2016.

The Zenmuse XT will seamlessly integrate a top-quality FLIR thermal-imager with DJI's signature gimbal stabilization and Lightbridge video-transmission technology. Using the same gimbal mount as DJI's Zenmuse X3, X5 and X5R cameras for filmmaking, the Zenmuse XT will be fully compatible with the DJI Inspire 1 and Matrice M100 aerial platforms.

FLIR's market-leading thermal camera can generate images up to a resolution of 640x512.

"By creating a strategic collaboration that combines DJI's world-leading drone technology and FLIR's heritage in thermal imagers, we're accelerating our growth potential in the commercial drone market," said Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR. "It's truly a better together opportunity, and we're excited to help celebrate the launch of the Zenmuse XT today, the first of many products to come under the collaboration."

Visit DJI's website for more information about the Zenmuse XT: http://www.dji.com/product/zenmuse-xt

Photos of the Zenmuse XT can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/929y6i6n2teep79/AACNMh3J7-OINie96SAyhz53a?dl=0

About DJI

DJI is a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative drone and camera technology for commercial and recreational use. DJI was founded and is run by people with a passion for remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight-control technology and camera stabilization. The company is dedicated to making aerial photography and filmmaking equipment and platforms more reliable and easier to use for creators and innovators around the world. DJI's global operations currently span North America, Europe and Asia, and its revolutionary products and solutions have been chosen by customers in over 100 countries; for applications in film, advertising, construction, fire fighting, farming, and many other industries.

For more information, visit DJI online: http://www.dji.com
Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DJIGlobal
Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DJIGlobal
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/DJI

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DJI

CONTACT: Adam Najberg, Global Director of Communications, PR@dji.com

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Continental Creates Intelligent Car Windows

- The latest film technology enables targeted shading of car windows

- "Intelligent Glass Control" offers new opportunities for increased comfort, safety and lower emissions

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The international automotive supplier Continental has developed a new generation of film technology for shading of car windows. The "Intelligent Glass Control" uses special films that are inserted into the glass and change transparency through electric control signals.

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"The selective, incremental darkening of the side and rear windows, as well as parts of the windshield, not only offers considerably increased comfort for passengers, but also makes driving safer," said Andreas Wolf, head of Continental's Body & Security business unit. "When the sun is low over the horizon, the driver's hand instinctively goes from the steering wheel to the sun visor, which results in both impaired visibility and a brief decrease in control of the vehicle. In the future, such situations can be detected in advance and the windows could darken automatically before the event even occurs," Wolf said.

Darkening saves energy
By using these films, the solar radiation can be reduced more effectively than with other technologies. As a result, the heat is kept out of the vehicle, which can significantly reduce the interior temperature. This relieves the air conditioning unit, which can be smaller, more energy efficient and lighter. Furthermore, the weight of the sun visors and mechanical blinds are removed which all lead to positive effects on the environment.

"Our calculations have shown that the CO(2) emissions are reduced by a good four grams per kilometer thanks to these measures, ultimately increasing the range of electric vehicles by around 5.5 percent," Wolf said.

In addition to the reduced heat in the interior, the darkening also effectively enhances privacy. "If the vehicle is parked, the windows darken automatically, so the inside of the vehicle cannot be seen from the outside."

Intelligent Glass Control also gives designers new options. According to Wolf, the glass surfaces could be extended further, without having to cover certain areas mechanically. The available film still has a slightly blue shimmer, but Continental is expecting a broader range of colors in the future, opening up additional design possibilities. Other effects, from coupling light effects through energy recovery to touch screen functionalities, may also be possible.

Particles align under current
Films with embedded particles that can be aligned when a voltage is applied and can be used for targeted darkening of the window have been available for a long time. This technology has only been feasible in the roof area for a small number of high-end cars. Continental is demonstrating the intelligent activation of the "Suspended Particle Device" film technology also for side and rear windows and the windshield, which is a first for application in a test vehicle. Due to legal requirements this is only implemented in the permitted area of the sun visors.

"This production-ready film technology is based on embedded particles that arrange themselves randomly when unpowered and darken the window from the outside, while retaining transparency from the inside to the outside. Once a voltage is applied, the particles systematically align themselves in parallel, so that the window becomes permeable to light in both directions. The connection to the vehicle system enables the windows to lighten automatically when you approach the vehicle with a key or smartphone," Wolf said.

Even though the film is still rather cost-intensive for mid-range vehicles with large glazed areas, it is anticipated that the prices will quickly drop due to further promising developments with initial applications in the mobile area. Other alternatives to film technology are based on liquid crystal polymers or electrochromism. The latter uses the ability of molecules and crystals to change their optical properties under the influence of an electric field or a current flow. This technology is already deployed in the car in order to darken the interior and exterior mirror and prevent glare effects. The disadvantage of larger surfaces is the high energy requirement needed to achieve short switching times.

Control is what counts most
The technology that prevails is not crucial, as they all need to be controlled electronically. The essential know-how is in the software and the intelligent connection to the vehicle system.

"Today, it is just a question of when intelligent glass is coming. At Continental, we use our know-how for the entire system and can therefore integrate the desired functions into our electronic control units. We adjust the algorithms so that the behavior of the windows offers maximum safety and comfort for the driver, while improving emission values. The appearance of all windows is optimized with an intelligent reaction to the changing lighting situations, as well as automatic compensation of temperature and aging effects," Wolf said.

Continental at CES 2016
Continental will be showcasing a demo vehicle with its "Intelligent Glass Control" technology at CES in Las Vegas from January 6 - 9, 2016.

Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately EUR34.5 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental currently employs more than 208,000 people in 53 countries.

This press release is available in the following languages: German, English.

    Press portal:                 www.continental-presse.de

    Media database:               http://www.continental-mediacenter.com

    Links:                        Homepage: http://www.continental-corporation.com
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CONTACT: Press Contact - Thomas Recke, PR Specialist, Phone: +1 (248) 393-5273, thomas.recke@continental-corporation.com

Web Site: http://www.continental-corporation.com

Playster Announces U.S. Launch, Offers Free Tablet, Premium Headphones To Subscribers Of All-Inclusive, Unlimited Entertainment Platform

Multi-Content Entertainment Platform Announces Tiered Pricing as Well as All-In-One, Unlimited Entertainment Membership to Enjoy all forms of Content On-The-Go

MONTREAL, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Playster, the all-inclusive, global media and entertainment platform, announced today the U.S. launch of its unlimited platform of content across all forms of entertainment, including books, audio books, video games, music, movies and TV shows.  Playster will offer a free tablet and premium headphones for all who subscribe for one year to the unlimited entertainment platform, the first subscriber on-demand platform to do so.

Playster provides a choice of unlimited access to all forms of  entertainment, including movies, TV, music, video games or books starting at $3.95.  Consumers who subscribe to access content across all media types for $24.95 per month for a year will receive the tablet and premium headphones for free.

"Consumers have a number of entertainment platforms available to them, so we want to up the ante by providing consumers the widest amount of content across all forms media types with added incentives, including one low price and free hardware," said Philip Keezer, CEO, Playster.  "Since our beta launch, we've added much more content through partnerships across all forms of entertainment, and we will only continue to grow our offering while keeping our low subscriber fees."

Playster's top content provider partners include Findaway, Harlequin, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster, among others.

Playster includes tens of thousands of classic and current titles. From books  (American Sniper by Chris Kyle, God: A Story of Revelation by Deepak Chopra, Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson), audio books (George R.R. Martin's "A Game of Thrones," "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho), video games ("Duke Nukem 3D," "Men of War"), more than 15 million songs from a variety of artists (Pitbull, The Glitch Mob) and TV Shows and Movies (Dave Grohl's "Sound City," "Howl" starring James Franco and Jon Hamm).

Playster's free proprietary, Android-based tablet comes preloaded with the bestselling video game "Modern Combat 5: Blackout." Additional features include:

    --  7"Display, 1280x800 resolution
    --  Quad Core Cortex - A7 CPU, 2GB RAM
    --  8GB Storage, Micro SD Slot
    --  WIFI, Bluetooth and G Sensor
    --  Dual Cameras, 2.9 MP Rear, 0.3MP Front
About Playster
Playster is an on-demand entertainment service that takes care of everything: games, movies, music, books, whatever the moment calls for. Boasting the world's most diverse digital collection, Playster offers everything from timeless classics to the newest blockbusters on almost any device. Members get all their favorite things in one place, with unlimited access to titles from the world's largest publishers, labels, movie and game studios as well as specific niches and hidden gems. Constantly evolving with new content and features, Playster is the future of entertainment.

Press Contact:
Jason Magner

Rogers & Cowan on behalf of Playster
jmagner@rogersandcowan.com

310-854-8128

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Playster

OpenMarket Announces Mobile Messaging Capabilities for High Tech Industries

Mobile Engagement Platform Helps CIOs Ensure Business Continuity, Improve Customer Engagement, and Deliver a Better Mobile Experience

SEATTLE, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenMarket, a leader in enterprise mobile engagement, today announced a suite of solutions to support the mobile messaging needs for organizations in high tech industries such as Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications, and Consumer Devices/Equipment. To serve the demand from Global 2000 high tech businesses for mobile capabilities that improve business continuity and internal efficiencies, OpenMarket's Mobile Engagement Platform optimizes customer experience and engagement practices, and creates more opportunities for these businesses to improve internal communication and employee-facing activities.

Today high tech businesses use SMS messaging externally to enhance the customer experience, attract and retain customers, and gain deeper insights into consumer preferences. Internally, SMS helps to improve workforce optimization, employee communications, and lower operational costs. According to IDC's April 2015 report, sponsored by OpenMarket, titled "Exploring the Impact of Mobile Messaging in the High Tech Industry," 90% of these businesses are looking to leverage text messaging to enhance these efforts and leverage the mobile channel effectively as a whole.

"The incredible rate of mobile technology adoption gives businesses the opportunity to strategically implement mobile messaging solutions across their entire organizations," said Jay Emmet, general manager for OpenMarket. "Given their heavy emphasis on innovation, businesses in the high tech industry are the best prepared segment to use cost-effective mobile messaging capabilities that improve both customer and employee facing communication and operations."

OpenMarket's Enterprise-to-Person (E2P) SMS SaaS-based products offer high tech businesses a suite of mobile messaging solutions that support numerous use cases, including:

    --  Mobile Messaging Based Call Centers: Text-enabled toll-free numbers for
        two-way SMS can eliminate long wait times for customers, empower
        customer service representatives to handle multiple inquiries at once,
        and close tickets faster and more efficiently
    --  Sales & Marketing Offers: Mobile coupons via SMS and MMS,
        post-transaction customer surveys for improved retention, personalized
        customer alerts for an enhanced customer experience, and time-sensitive
        updates/promotions with exclusive offers to attract new buyers
    --  Security, IT System Status and Network Outage Alerts: Time-sensitive
        escalation alerts for business continuity management, SMS-based
        two-factor authentication, IT ticket closure notifications, and IT help
        desk acknowledgements
    --  Mobile Workforce Management and Notifications: Payroll reminders,
        employee surveys, simplified time tracking, employee emergency alerts,
        recruiting appointment reminders, and two-way messaging for employees to
        interact with the business quickly
Unlike single-purpose mobile messaging solutions with limited flexibility, OpenMarket's Mobile Engagement Platform enables companies in high tech to develop and customize a variety of messaging services to meet their unique business needs, for example:

    --  A leader of telecommunication billing systems relies on OpenMarket to
        alert staff about network outages due to its high service availability,
        and has added additional use cases to support Customer Service and Human
        Resources focused activities
    --  One global organization whose primary business is in telecommunications,
        technology services and outsourcing utilizes OpenMarket to automate
        employee-facing travel, transportation and logistics efforts because of
        its global reach and automated originator selection for global SMS
    --  A major European high tech media and entertainment company uses
        OpenMarket for expanded customer support along with more than 25 other
        use cases dedicated to improving consumer and employee communication
        leveraging the flexibility of the Mobile Engagement Platform
OpenMarket and its cloud-based mobile messaging solutions support over 400 enterprises globally, including four of the top 10 most respected global brands(1). The Mobile Engagement Platform allows global enterprises to easily create and deploy smart, interactive mobile engagement services globally with connectivity to over 200 countries.  Enterprises can access the platform via a web-based GUI or directly via service APIs. The platform supports features such as personalization, scheduling, logic and decisioning, list management, user segmentation, and reporting. By using OpenMarket's platform, high tech enterprises are able to mobilize operational processes, optimize internal and external communications, improve customer experiences, drive brand awareness, and generate new revenue.

To download the IDC research report, "Exploring the Impact of Mobile Messaging in the High Tech Industry," visit http://www.openmarket.com/download/idc-high-tech/.

About OpenMarket
OpenMarket, a division of Amdocs, helps enterprises use mobile to transform their business. OpenMarket provides mobile engagement solutions for organizations to optimize their operations and enhance relationships with their customers and employees. Major enterprises choose OpenMarket for our domain expertise, service flexibility, demonstrated performance and reliability, global scale, and corporate maturity. We provide smart, interactive connectivity to more than 200 countries, enabling businesses to engage with nearly every mobile user around the world. Our clients trust us to power their mobile business. For more information, visit http://www.openmarket.com.

About Amdocs
Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience software solutions and services for the world's largest communications, entertainment and media service providers.  Its portfolio powers The New World of Customer Experience(TM), where a wide array of innovative and personalized services is delivered seamlessly to end users, regardless of device or network. For more than 30 years, Amdocs solutions, which include BSS, OSS, network control and optimization, coupled with professional and managed services, have accelerated business value for its customers by streamlining complex operating environments, reducing costs and speeding time to market for new products and services.  Amdocs and its more than 24,000 employees serve customers in over 90 countries. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $3.6 billion in fiscal 2015.

Amdocs: Embrace Challenge, Experience Success.

For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com.

Amdocs' Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business markets that it serves, Amdocs' ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future; however, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 filed on December 8, 2014 and our Forms 6-K furnished for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 on February 9, 2015, for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 on May 11, 2015 and for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 on August 10, 2015.

(1 )"The Harris Poll 2014 RQ Report: A Survey of the U.S. General Public Using the Reputation Quotient," Nielsen, April 2014.

SOURCE  OpenMarket

OpenMarket

CONTACT: Kristin Scheidegger, Barokas PR, Tel: +1-206-264-8220, Email: openmarket@barokas.com

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

xG Technology Announces New Patent Enabling First Cognitive Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) Wireless Systems

Latest Innovation Enables the Deployment of Robust, Highly Reliable Tactical Communication Networks that Surpass Existing MANET Capabilities

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- xG Technology, Inc. ("xG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a leader in providing critical wireless communications for use in challenging operating environments, announced today that it has been awarded a new patent that outlines an approach to designing tactical wireless networks with unprecedented levels of intelligence. The patent, "Cognitive Mobile Time Division Duplex Ad-Hoc Network" describes a method for improving traditional Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) technology by incorporating advanced cognitive radio techniques. This innovation will enable enhanced levels of performance, efficiency and Quality of Service (QoS) in tactical network operations.

MANET systems provide a means for delivering wireless voice and data communications to users operating beyond the reach of fixed networks. MANETs are a growing component in expeditionary operations where personnel must execute mission objectives without the assistance of existing wireless infrastructure. This is of key importance to military wireless planners, and is also gaining increased attention as a valuable tool for public safety, disaster response and emergency communications.

The limitation with most MANETs is that their inherent flexibility requires a tradeoff in their system design. This often leads to a less than optimal level of reliability and performance in the name of deployment agility. The new xG patent describes a Cognitive MANET system that overcomes these design inefficiencies. It essentially extends xMax wireless technology by dynamically upgrading its infrastructure to operate as a true tactical MANET system instilled with robust performance and built-in QoS.

The benefit to MANET deployments and applications is enhanced connectivity, increased range, and extended operational capabilities over traditional wireless communications. This would be in addition to the attributes xMax can deliver as a dynamically scalable, self-forming, interference-resistant communications system.   

George Schmitt, CEO and Board Chairman of xG Technology, said, "This latest patent innovation is a true game changer, as it provides a building block to designing high-performance, high-reliability tactical MANET systems with features not previously possible. It showcases xG's ability to expand its intellectual property leadership in ways that deliver sought-after solutions in key wireless sectors. For markets requiring resilient, agile, and secure wireless communications to meet critical mission objectives, this will provide true benefits."

About xG Technology, Inc.

Founded in 2002, xG Technology has created a broad portfolio of intellectual property that makes wireless networks more intelligent, accessible, affordable and reliable. The company is the developer of xMax, a patented all-IP cognitive radio network system that enables secure, robust mobile broadband communications for private, consumer and government networks. xMax can solve the crisis facing the wireless industry caused by data-hungry devices and applications that are straining network capacity. It eliminates the need to acquire scarce and expensive licensed spectrum, thus lowering the total cost of ownership for wireless broadband access.

The xMax system delivers always-available voice, video and data services to both fixed and mobile users, and is interoperable with existing cellular and dedicated networks without being dependent on them. xMax incorporates advanced optimizing technologies that include spectrum sharing, interference mitigation, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and software defined radio (SDR). These and other technologies make xMax ideal for wide area, as well as rapid emergency communication deployment in unpredictable environments and during fluid situations. xG offers solutions for numerous industries worldwide, including emergency response and public safety, military, telemedicine, urban and rural wireless broadband, utilities, and critical infrastructure.

Based in Sarasota, Florida, xG has over 100 patents and pending patent applications. xG is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market where xG common stock is traded under the symbol XGTI and xG warrants are traded under the symbol XGTIW. For more information, please visit http://www.xgtechnology.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Statements contained herein that are not based upon current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations about its future operating results, performance and opportunities that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.  These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the intended terms of the offering, closing of the offering and use of any proceeds from the offering. When used herein, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "upcoming," "plan," "target", "intend" and "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to xG Technology, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

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mPower Technologies Offers The Perfect Holiday Gift

Special Promo Pricing with Free Shipping

CLIFTON, New Jersey, December 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    mPower Technologies Inc. (http://mpowertech.com), the consumer products subsidiary
of mPhase Technologies, Inc. (XDSL [http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=xdsl ]), announced today
that the company is promoting a special offer for delivery in time for the holidays.  The
mPower Mini Jump is available on the website at a special 'Buy One, Get One Half Off' with
free shipping!

    It's a great gift idea with holiday pricing.  If you buy the first Mini Jump at full
price, you'll be able to buy the second Mini Jump at 50% off.  The product offers peace of
mind knowing that you won't be stranded with a dead battery, plus the Mini Jump has extra
features to charge cell phones.  Mini's must be ordered by noon on Thursday, December 17th,
to receive delivery in time for Christmas if the product ships within the continental US.
This is a limited time offer!  The full line of mPower products can be found on the
company's website http://www.jumpitnow.com

    The mPower Mini Jump price is $89.95 and the second Mini will be 50% off, calculated
at checkout. Free shipping and handling for domestic orders.  The Mini makes a great
holiday gift and only this unit has this special promotional offering.

    The mPower Mini Jump is an amazingly powerful and versatile jumpstarter/multi-purpose
charger for everyone.  It's about the size of a smartphone, but powerful enough to
jumpstart ATV's, snowmobiles, motorcycles, jet skis - even 4 and 6 cylinder cars.  It will
also charge your electronic devices like smartphones, tablets and cameras.  The product is
great for travelers, campers, boaters, golfers or anyone that needs to have the security
of a powerful back-up battery.

    Wholesale pricing is available for resellers and distributors.  Those inquiries can be
directed to dealer@mpowertech.com.  To learn more about the full line of mPower
products go to the company's website at http://www.jumpitnow.com .

    Wherever you go, you're in charge.  

    About mPower Technologies 

    mPower Technologies Inc. is the wholly owned consumer products subsidiary of  mPhase
Technologies, Inc.   More information about the company can be found at http://
http://www.mpowertech.com.

    About mPhase Technologies, Inc. mPhase Technologies Inc. (XDSL), is a publicly traded
company pioneering a revolutionary Smart Surface technology enabled by breakthroughs in
nanotechnology, MEMS processing and microfluidics. Our Smart Surface technology has
potential applications within drug delivery systems, lab-on-a-chip analytic systems,
self-cleaning systems, liquid and chemical sensor systems, and filtration systems. mPhase
has pioneered its first Smart Surface enabled product, the mPhase Smart NanoBattery, still
in development. More information about the company can be found at
http://www.mPhaseTech.com .

    Forward-Looking Statements.  As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters
discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following:
changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; acceptance of the Company's
products in the market; the Company's success in technology and product development; the
Company's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and all the risks and
related information described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including
the financial statements and related information contained in the Company's SEC Filing.
mPhase assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.

       
         
        Contact: 
        Danielle LaSalle  
        +1-973-256-3737 
        Email: dlasalle@mPhasetech.com  
        mPhase Technologies, Inc. 

     

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Demand for Personalized Sound Presses Boutique Pedal Market Forward

Craftsmen pedal builders are setting up shop nationwide backed by musicians looking to play to their own unique tunes

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Demand for customized, unique sound is driving fretted products and effects sales to a seven-year high, while fueling a new wave of boutique pedal builders. Over the last decade, the retail value of the effects pedal category has increased more than 45%, with a 13.7% gain in 2014.

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Pedal builders will have a noticeably larger presence at the NAMM Show this January 21-24 as boutique brands including Strymon, Walrus Audio, Chase Bliss Audio and Dwarfcraft Devices join established brands Boss, Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc., Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, EarthQuaker Devices, Electro-Harmonix, Pigtronix, Seymour Duncan, TC Electronic and Wampler Pedals to debut new effects gear at the NAMM Show.

The emergence of hundreds of up-and-coming pedal brands can be traced to new technology and easier global distribution, of both ideas and components. Robert Keeley, founder of Keeley Electronics, Inc., has seen his Edmond, OK business double since 2012. It is now producing more than 2,000 units per month. "Our products are almost completely hand-built and we cater to a group of people who are in the market for specialty-purpose pedals," said Keeley. Big- name players including John Mayer, Jimmy Buffet and Dream Theater's John Petrucci are among those who have called on Keeley for customized pedals, with some of those pedals crossing over into a limited-edition commercial run.

Joel Korte, founder of Minnesota-based Chase Bliss Audio has seen sales double in the last year and adds, "Musicians like to experiment with sound using pedals because the experience is very visceral and pedals are hands-on and offer the artist control right away."

Affordability has also emerged as a major factor in the surge as artists add distortion, phasers and vibrato to their signature sound. The cottage industry of boutique pedal makers offers ways to tweak and discover sounds for an average price of $100-$400 dollars.

Many of these emerging builders, including Akron, Ohio's family-owned EarthQuaker Devices, have also focused on demonstrating their products for non-traditional pedal players, such as sax, synth and violin players. Julie Robbins of EarthQuaker Devices emphasizes that innovative, specialty-designed sound is a key factor in the company's success. "We answer the call of experimental musicians who love to create sounds that inspire them to go in new directions," said Robbins. "Some just want to recreate classic tones, while others use their pedals as a way to actually define their newest album, and we cater to both."   

Demand is also up for pedals that couple long-lasting new technology with "old school" parts to create coveted "vintage" analog sounds. Pete Celi, co-founder of growing Southern California builder Strymon, says interest in vintage pedals has skyrocketed, including tape delays, vintage amp tremolos, pedals from the 70s, but he notes these originals can be unreliable on tour and prices make those purchases beyond the reach of most musicians. "This creates an opportunity for pedals that can capture those sought-after sounds and yet be conveniently and reliably used at gigs," said Celi.

Strymon employs a one-on-one strategy with musicians, regularly holding open-studio parties. Celi says the conversations are paying off. "We believe everybody is an artist."

Plan now to join the global music instrument and product industry January 21-24, 2016 at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. NAMM members are encouraged to register for badges by January 6, 2016, at which point badge registrations will incur a $50 to $100 fee depending on the badge type. Learn about the more than 5,000 brands planning to exhibit at the 2016 NAMM Show here: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016/directory.

About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $16.6 billion music products industry. NAMM is comprised of approximately 10,300 member companies located in 103 countries and territories. NAMM events and members fund The NAMM Foundation's efforts to promote the pleasures and benefits of music, and advance active participation in music making across the lifespan. For more information about NAMM, please visit http://www.namm.org, call 800.767.NAMM (6266) or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

MEDIA CONTACT: Lora Bodmer       
NAMM Public Relations Director                                             
760-438-8007
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PlayFab's Backend Platform Transitions to Completely Free Model With Launch of PlayFab Services Marketplace

New Suite of Partner Integrations, Including Kochava, Innervate and Appuri Help Game Developers Overcome SDK Fatigue; BattleTech First Game to See Benefits

SEATTLE, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayFab, the industry's most powerful platform for game operations, today announced its move to a fully free pricing model in conjunction with the launch of its new Services Marketplace, which enables game developers to integrate key services from leading vendors with the push of a button. Designed to reduce SDK fatigue, one of the biggest pain points faced by modern developers, the Services Marketplace has a growing list of more than a dozen current and upcoming services that are pre-integrated into PlayFab's existing suite of backend services. Launch partners include Kochava's mobile attribution tracking technology, Innervate's player community tools, Exit Game's Photon multiplayer backend, and Appuri's customer data and analytics platform.

As the global games industry continues its rapid growth, expected to reach $91 billion this year (according to NewZoo), the industry ecosystem has become increasingly fragmented, leaving game developers to consider services from hundreds of disparate providers, none of which are designed to work together. Developers are unwillingly pushed into the role of systems integrator, and games often launch with a dozen or more SDKs, any one of which is a possible point of failure.

"This is the biggest productivity boost for game developers since Unity launched its asset store in 2010," said James Gwertzman, founder and CEO of PlayFab. "Modern games depend on sophisticated backend technology to compete. By integrating PlayFab's unified operations console and core backend services with more specialized best-of-breed services from across the gaming ecosystem, we give game developers the flexibility they need to piece together the perfect backend for their game - and at a fraction of the cost or time of doing it from scratch. And since the launch of our Marketplace allows us to provide our core services for free, there's no reason for any game to launch with a sub-standard backend ever again."

PlayFab's move to free gives developers complete access to PlayFab's powerful platform. At no cost, and with no cap on the number of players, games can leverage core services such as authentication, player profiles, cloud scripting, in-game commerce, content management, multiplayer matchmaking, leader boards, reporting, in-game messaging, and more. Developers pay only for premium support and the premium Marketplace services they choose to enable. Through this approach, PlayFab helps developers future-proof their games, ensuring that all backend technology and vendor integrations are kept up to date and that new third-party services are folded into the Marketplace as they become available.

Innervate was one of the first service providers to join the Marketplace, with player-facing community tools that help developers boost retention and engagement across all platforms. Harebrained Schemes, the developer behind upcoming PC title BATTLETECH, is one of several developers already taking advantage of Innervate's services through PlayFab. With Innervate, Harebrained Schemes was able to launch the game's community site the same day its wildly popular Kickstarter campaign closed with more than $2.8 million in backing. The site allows fans and Kickstarter backers to establish player accounts in advance of the game's release, and begin engaging with the developer and each other.

"A great community site is a lot more than just forums," said Adam Lieb, CEO of Innervate. "Before PlayFab, integrating with a game's backend was the most expensive and time consuming part of launching a new site, keeping it out of the reach of most developers. But with the PlayFab Marketplace, our team was able to do a one-time integration with PlayFab's platform, and now can seamlessly deliver community tools for any game built on PlayFab in just hours. This allows us to open up the benefits of higher player retention and engagement to a much wider group of developers than we could ever afford to reach before."

"BATTLETECH is one of the biggest games we've ever made. We wanted to focus our resources on game play and design, and not on building a backend from scratch," said Jordan Weisman, CEO of Harebrained Schemes. "PlayFab offered everything we needed, not just the operations tools and multiplayer support, but also integrations with services like Innervate which we are using for our community web platform."

At launch, add-ons available through the Marketplace include Kochava for attribution tracking; Appuri and Segment for analytics; Photon for multiplayer; GitHub for content management, and Adrian Crook & Associates for game operation consulting. Other add-ons that are coming soon include Branch for deep links; Gondola and Xsolla for monetization; Omniata for analytics; OneSignal and Teak for marketing; and ZenDesk for customer support.

PlayFab's Marketplace and core backend services are available to game developers on all platforms, including mobile, tablet, PC, and console, with integration across Steam, Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Xbox, and PSN. PlayFab's core services are free, and Marketplace service pricing varies per provider. Premium support and enterprise services such as private server clusters and higher SLA's are also available. 

For game developers and service providers interested in learning more and signing up for PlayFab Marketplace, visit: https://playfab.com/marketplace

About PlayFab, Inc.
Based in Seattle, PlayFab provides the game development industry's most powerful platform for backend technology and video game operations. PlayFab's platform delivers essential technology solutions that enable game developers of all sizes to focus on creating great games for mobile, PC and consoles. In addition to offering its backend technology as a completely free service, PlayFab also offers Marketplace, where developers can tap into a robust set of pre-integrated vendor services with the push of a button. The company's cross-platform technology integrates across Steam, Apple, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Xbox, and PSN. For more information, visit playfab.com.

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CONTACT: Michelle Isacson, Barokas PR for PlayFab, playfab@barokas.com, (206) 264-8220

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FlowPlay Launches Vegas World Free Slots, The Social Casino Industry's Most Robust Multiplayer Mobile Game

Latest Title from the Developer Behind Hit Social Casino MMO Vegas World is Now Available for Android and Coming Soon to iOS

SEATTLE, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today announced the launch of Vegas World Free Slots, its most engaging and robust multiplayer mobile game to date. Available now for download in the Google Play store for Android devices and coming soon to iOS, the free-to-play game boasts unmatched multiplayer and social functionality allowing players to chat with friends, share virtual goods, and play their favorite slots alongside hundreds of other players.

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To download and play Vegas World Free Slots for Android, visit: https://goo.gl/jKPh0A

Vegas World Free Slots is the latest social casino offering from the development team behind the social casino industry's first truly social free-to-play game, Vegas World. Launching in late 2012, Vegas World features multiplayer functionality and a suite of casual casino-style games that has helped grow a tight-knit community of millions of players who make an average of 46 new friends while playing Vegas World for an average of more than 9 months. With this launch, FlowPlay is building on the success of Vegas World to bring some of the most popular features of the online version to mobile, including social gifting and one-to-many chat.

Key features of Vegas World Free Slots include:

    --  One-to-One and One-to-Many Chat - Directly chat with friends or engage
        with an entire room while playing a variety of slots. Vegas World Free
        Slots will be the first and only game of its kind to offer a one-to-one
        chat across the entire player base.
    --  Connect Seamlessly Across Platforms - Players can chat and interact with
        their Vegas World friends whether they're playing through the mobile
        app, on a tablet, or online.
    --  Pay-to-Win Power Ups - Charms increase the payout value of slots,
        allowing players to continuously increase their balance over time.
    --  Social Gifting - Become the life of the party by sharing Charms with
        friends, including drinks and other virtual goods.
    --  Variety of Slots - Choose from more than six slots, including original
        themes such as Space Girls, Mystic Millions, and Cat Party, for a new
        spin on classic slots gameplay. New themed slots will launch every two
        weeks.
"For an industry that touts social capabilities in its own name, the social casino industry is largely overrun by single-player slots games and, as a whole, has failed to provide truly social experiences," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Our goal with Vegas World Free Slots is to fill the gap left by today's standard mobile social casinos and bring engaging multiplayer experiences to a game genre that millions of people enjoy everyday."

About FlowPlay
FlowPlay, a developer of virtual environment and game technologies, make immersive worlds and massive multiplayer games possible with no software required beyond a basic browser. FlowPlay's first consumer product, ourWorld, is played by over 35 million players and is one of the most popular teen virtual worlds. Vegas World, FlowPlay's flagship social casino MMORPG, achieves industry-leading player monetization rates. In November 2013, FlowPlay introduced its social casino white-label platform, allowing businesses from any industry to quickly and easily bring their own uniquely branded social casino games to market. FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information on FlowPlay, contact bizdev@flowplay.com.

Media Contact
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GoPro Releases Apple Watch Features for the GoPro App, Enabling Cool New Remote Control Functions for GoPro Devices

Updated GoPro Mobile App for iOS and Android Devices Adds More Features, Making it Easier to Enjoy Your GoPro Videos and Photos Moments After They Happen

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced the launch of Apple Watch features in the GoPro App for iOS to enable quick access to the camera's controls right from the wrist. This new app allows users to preview their shot, toggle between capture modes, start/stop record and add HiLight Tags to the best moments of their videos.

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In addition to the Apple Watch integration, the latest version of the GoPro App offers a new design and makes capturing and sharing easier by allowing users to grab high-quality still images from videos, filter media by photo, video or HiLighted moments, and continue to use the app's Trim & Share features to produce 5-second, 15-second and 30-second clips.

GoPro App for iOS - Apple Watch Features:

    --  Preview shots
    --  Start / stop record
    --  Change capture modes
    --  Add HiLight Tag
GoPro App Updates for both iOS and Android Devices:

    --  Grab photos from videos: Quickly flip through a video frame-by-frame to
        find that epic moment and download a high-quality still image.
    --  Find your media faster: Locate that awesome shot by filtering your media
        to display only photos, videos, HiLight Tags or clips.
To learn more about GoPro's Apple Watch features and other brand new updates to the GoPro App, visit the GoPro news blog, The Inside Line.

About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO)
GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people visually capture and share their lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in their sport, GoPro has become a standard for how people capture themselves engaged in their interests, whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to capture and share its passion in the form of immersive and engaging content.

For more information, visit http://www.gopro.com or connect with GoPro on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

GOPRO® and HERO® are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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AEE Technology to Exhibit Their "AP" Line of Drones at International Drone Expo

Consumer drones in four models available starting at $499

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AEE Technology Inc., a global leader in the action camera and drone industry, today announced they will be exhibiting at the second annual International Drone Expo in Los Angeles on December 11-12, 2015. The expo will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will feature over eighty exhibitors and play host to over 6,000 attendees. AEE Technology will be at booth #531 in the main exposition hall.

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The annual event, sponsored by such big names as Tesla, NASA and CNN is the largest drone expo and business conference ever held. IDE 2015 will also include extensive workshops on everything related to drones and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).

AEE Technology is a leader in consumer drones. Their AP line of drones feature a wide range of features, from smartphone controls to a "Follow Me" feature that will enable the drone to automatically follow the user without any use of the controller. While the "Follow Me" feature is on, the drone will independently follow the user 45 feet away and 45 feet angled. The drone will always face forward towards the user and record simultaneously. AEE AP drones also have flight times between 20 and 25 minutes and a maximum flight velocity of 65 ft/s. The AP9 features mounts for the various models of AEE action cameras, while the AP10 Pro features a built-in 16 megapixel wireless HD FPV camera. The AP11 model houses a 3-axis gimbal for AEE action cameras, as well as an auto-hover option.

In addition to exhibiting at the event, AEE will also be unveiling a new drone model, the AP12. Information for the two new models has not yet been released and will be premiered exclusively at the event. AEE will also be conducting demonstrations of their commercial drones, the F50A and F100A.

AEE recently announced some major retail distribution deals for their AP9, AP10 and AP10 Pro drones with DICK's Sporting Goods, BJ's Warehouse and Fry's Electronics locations across the United States, as well as on their respective websites.

"We are greatly looking forward to exhibiting at IDE," says AEE's USA Branch Office Director David Deng. "The use of drones is becoming increasing popular for professional and private use, and AEE drones are at the forefront of aerial photography technology. We are continually pushing the boundaries with drone technology and making that technology available to consumers across the globe."

Drones are becoming an increasingly popular hobby and useful tool for photographers and businesses. In recent years, drones have become a widespread outdoor activity, with the FAA predicting sales to top $90 billion in the next decade, with over 400,000 units being sold each month in 2015.

To learn more, visit https://www.aeeusa.com

About AEE

Established in 1999, AEE Technology Inc. has been dedicated to develop and manufacture professional, advanced and reliable recording equipments, which includes action camera MagiCam models, police recording equipments, UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) system and aerial photography devices. As a pioneer in combining the advantage of wireless audio & video transmission technology, image processing technology and intelligent control technology, AEE focuses on developing breakthrough and innovative electronic technology products. AEE products have already been distributed across large chain retail outlets in over 55 countries and regions all over the world.

For more information, visit https://www.aeeusa.com/, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aeeusa/?ref=hl or Twitter at https://twitter.com/AEEUSA1

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Gameloft Advertising Solutions Presents an Exclusive Package to Promote the Gillette Fusion ProGlide

PARIS, December 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Gameloft Advertising Solutions and Gillette have partnered to promote the Gillette
Fusion ProGlide with Flexball Technology through an innovative advertising format: the
mini-game.

    Integrated within Gameloft's games, this mini-game represents an original way of
immersing oneself in the world of Gillette. Players will have 30 seconds to smash the most
bricks possible using a ball, all by moving Gillette's latest Fusion ProGlide Flexball to
the left or right - much like the responsiveness of the real razor itself.  

    "Thanks to our creative abilities, we were able to develop a mini-game that fits
within the world of Gillette, all while offering our players a fun way to discover the
brand," said Francois Munck, Director of Business Development at Gameloft. "We are very
happy to be providing the Gillette brand with a mobile advertising format as innovative as
a mini-game." 

    "Gillette is a brand that prides itself on innovation in keeping up with consumers'
ever demanding needs & lifestyle. This absolutely includes our marketing strategies such
as making use of highly engaging media and being at the forefront of the latest
technologies on mobile advertising. Our collaboration with Gameloft is a great match in
creating an innovative way of engaging today's consumer," added Stephanie Chan, Brand
Manager at Gillette Southeast Asia.

    The "Gillette Flexball" mini-game is already available inside Gameloft's biggest hits.
A video campaign that airs the brand's latest advertisement rounds out this innovative
mobile package.

    The "Gillette Flexball" mini-game and the video campaign are only available in
Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.

    With a monthly global audience of more than 173 million active players and an
inventory of more than 10 billion mobile impressions across the world, Gameloft
Advertising Solutions offers advertisers a unique level of visibility and interactivity. 

    Screenshots available here: Gillette.zip
[https://files01.gameloft.com/mktg_30_bd88cc8ea6eea5015acf27f39008abc73c21b9bb/Gillette.zip ]
 

    For more information about Gameloft Advertising Solutions, visit
http://www.gameloft.com/advertising-solutions.

    About Gameloft Advertising Solutions 

    With a monthly audience of more than 173 million unique players and an inventory of 10
billion impressions, Gameloft Advertising Solutions offers advertisers a unique level of
visibility and engagement. To date, Gameloft Advertising Solutions has delivered more than
700 campaigns for prestigious brands such as Air France, Coca-Cola(R), Ford, FOX(TM),
Kellogg's(R), McDonalds, (c)Netflix, Procter & Gamble, SAMSUNG and Unilever, in over 40
countries around the world (North America, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Europe,
Asia, etc.).

    All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.

    About Gillette 

    For over 110 years, Gillette has delivered precision technology and unrivaled product
performance - improving the lives of over 750 million men around the world. From shaving
and body grooming, to skin care and sweat protection, Gillette offers a wide variety of
products including razors, shave gel (gels, foams and creams), skin care, after shaves,
antiperspirants, deodorants and body wash. For more information and the latest news on
Gillette, visit http://www.gillette.com. To see our full selection of products, visit
http://www.gillette.com/en/us/shop-now.aspx

    About Procter & Gamble 

    P&G serves nearly five billion people around the world with its brands. The Company
has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including
Always(R), Ambi Pur(R), Ariel(R), Bounty(R), Charmin(R), Crest(R), Dawn(R), Downy(R),
Fairy(R), Febreze(R), Gain(R), Gillette(R), Head & Shoulders(R), Lenor(R), Olay(R), Oral-B
(R), Pampers(R), Pantene(R), SK-II(R), Tide(R), Vicks(R), Wella(R) and Whisper(R). The P&G
community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit
http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its
brands.

Gameloft Advertising Solutions

CONTACT: Press Contact: Mandy Paez, Gameloft U.S PR Manager, mandy.paez@gameloft.com, +1-(415)852-7209

Electric Scooter Maker AIMA Announces First Step of Global Strategy by Opening Flagship European Store in Switzerland

ZURICH, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 20, 2015, Chinese electric scooter company AIMA marked the opening of its first store in Europe by holding a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland, where the store is located. Notable attendees included Ms. Yu Xiaofei, Public Relations Minister for Swiss Chinese Enterprise, Daniel Meyer, Head of Global Corporate Solutions at German multinational engineering and electronics company Bosch, and AIMA senior executives.

In what is to date an unprecedented move for a Chinese electric scooter manufacturer, AIMA's globalized strategy is leading the way for itself and similar companies to expand and go global, proving that products 'Made in China' can indeed be competitive in more developed, international markets.

As a producer of high end electric scooters, AIMA identified Switzerland as the ideal location for its flagship European store due to the country's long-standing reputation for excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail in design. It also ties in with the broader 'One Belt One Road' strategy rolled out by the Chinese government, which aims to create new economic ties between China and Europe, and reinforces the China-Switzerland free-trade agreement signed in 2013.

Commenting on the company's philosophy for internationalization, AIMA CEO Duan Hua said; "In the wake of saturation of the Chinese electric scooter market, we began exploring overseas options. 2015 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland; Switzerland represents the best quality in the world, and so therefore was the perfect location for us to begin to build our global brand strategy."

Ms. Duan went on to say that, after the success witnessed with the opening of the Zurich store, AIMA plans to soon open its second location - in Berlin, Germany - followed by new openings in other European countries. Plans for the company's flagship U.S. store are also under way. For more information, please visit http://www.aimatech.com/

SOURCE  AIMA

AIMA

CONTACT: Zheng Yaru, +86 (0)10-6544-7986 / +86 183-1070-5422, 503203185@qq.com

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

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

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 10, 2015 /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.

http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20151005/8521506558-a

Seven new multimedia receivers are available in different form factors and screen sizes: Under the double-DIN category are the AVH-X5850BT and AVH-X4850DVD boasting a massive 7-inch display, while the AVH-X2850BT, AVH-X1850DVD, AVH-285BT and AVH-185DVD 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.

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

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.

MARKET-LEADING SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION

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.
The Pioneer AVH-X8750BT, launched in March 2015, will remain as the flagship Multimedia Receiver model with smartphone connectivity and enhanced audio and video capabilities on a clear WVGA touch panel. It is packed with features such as Pioneer's AppRadio® Mode and AppRadio®LIVE, Pioneer's revolutionary app-control technologies that allow users to directly access compatible mobile applications and contents right from the car dashboard. The Pioneer AVH-X8750BT also comes packed with Advanced Bluetooth® capabilities, MirrorLink® compatibility and FLAC file playback.

To download the high-res product images, go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/8zzspsw4v0423eu/Multimedia%20Receivers.zip?dl=0

The new 2016 Pioneer Multimedia and TV Receivers will be available at Pioneer authorised dealers from 10 December 2015.

For more updates on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car Entertainment Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment.

Additional notes:

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. Pioneer Multimedia Receivers are for selected Android smartphones only.
       Compatibility varies by Android smartphone. Please check with local
       Pioneer authorised dealers for more information.
    5. PIONEER and MIXTRAX are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation.
    6. Apple®, iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
       and other countries.
    7. Android(TM) is a trademark of Google Inc.
    8. iOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and
       other countries and is used under license.
    9. BLUETOOTH® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
    10. Spotify® is the registered trademark of the Spotify Group.
    11. 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:

Max Adam Kamil

Head of Promotion, Marketing Division

PT. Adab Alam Electronics
adamkamil.max@hotmail.com

Tel: +62-21-632-1946 (6 lines)

    [1]                Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                       X4850DVD, AVH-X2850BT, AVH-
                       X1850DVD and AVH-X7850BT

    [2]                Only for files stored in USB
                       thumb drive.

    [3]                Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                       X4850DVD, AVH-X2850BT, AVH-
                       X1850DVD and AVH-X7850BT

    [4]                The GEX-2850DVB2 is designed
                       and built for usage in
                       countries with compatible DVB-
                       T and DVB-T2 broadcast.

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

    [6]                Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                       X4850DVD, AVH-X2850BT, AVH-
                       X1850DVD and AVH-X7850BT

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

    [8]                Only for AVH-X5850BT, AVH-
                       X4850DVD, AVH-X2850BT, AVH-
                       X1850DVD 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.
Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20151005/8521506558-a

SOURCE  Pioneer

Pioneer

Web Site: http://www.pioneer.com.sg

New Pioneer Speakers and Amplifier Promise Superior Sonics and Durability in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre, a leader in aftermarket car audio, today released its latest A-Series speakers and Champion-Series amplifier, promising greater sound quality, durability and set-up flexibility.

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The 2016 line-up consists of two models, boasting a maximum music power handling from 320W to 350W -- the TS-A1606C component speaker package with tweeters, woofers and crossover, and the TS-A1676S standard (coaxial) 3-way speakers. Also available is the new GM-D9605 Champion-Series amplifier, Pioneer's first 5-channel kit with Class FD technology.

"Hi-Res Audio files and high-quality music sources have significantly higher detail and clarity, which are often lost when played back through lacklustre car stereos. Our new A-Series speakers and Champion-Series amplifier are developed to faithfully reproduce every nuance of a sound track, regardless of the music genre and volume level for a truly engaging listening experience," said Mr. Isao Nomura, Deputy General Manager of Business Planning and Marketing Division, Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre.

The following are the key enhancements for these 2016 products:

IMPACTFUL TUNES -- HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE

Now with an increased dynamic range and linearity, users will be able to hear and feel deeper bass, in addition to smoother and extended treble.

The accurate reproduction of lower frequency notes is made possible thanks to a more rigid Multi-layer Mica Matrix (MMM) woofer cone, which is employed throughout the entire range.

PLAY TUNES LOUD, WITHOUT SOUNDING HARSH

The TS-A1676S can handle up to 10 percent more power than its predecessors, enabling a higher peak reproducible volume at minimal distortion.

A PERFECT MATCH FOR THESE SPEAKERS

The GM-D9605 Champion-Series amplifier offers an unparalleled level of flexibility, easily configurable to either 2 or 4 channels with both line-level speaker and pre-out audio input. Besides supporting up to 4 speakers, it is also equipped with a dedicated subwoofer (sub) output and variable low-pass filter, ensuring a seamless integration of the speakers and sub.

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Another highlight is its class FD technology, which is extremely efficient and accounts for the amplifier's compact size, while delivering amazingly high power output.

INNOVATIVE SOUND TECHNOLOGIES

Here are other proprietary Pioneer technologies, which demonstrate the brand's commitment to deliver the finest sound quality:

Speakers

    --  Progressive Flex Suspension System (PFSS) -- Originally developed for
        the flagship PRS-Series, PFSS further enhances bass performance and
        durability of the TS-A1606C speakers.
Amplifier

    --  Total Vibration Control (TVC) concept -- TVC minimises the detrimental
        impact of vibration like signal distortion, which is a common issue in
        an automotive environment and can potentially affect the sound.
    --  Automatic Signal Sensing and Turn-On -- Once an active signal has been
        detected, this function will automatically select the relevant input and
        switch on the amplifier to initiate music playback.
    --  Protection Control System -- Designed to bolster reliability, this
        system reduces the risk of damage due to an overly high input power, by
        sensing the internal temperature and moderating the signal on-the-fly.
To download the high-res product images, go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/3j96bgsbf8cu0df/Images.zip?dl=0.

The new 2016 Pioneer A-Series speakers and Champion-Series amplifier will be available at Pioneer authorised dealers from 10 December 2015.

                 Model   Max. Power  Type       Size
                 -----   ----------  ----       ----

     Component TS-A1606C    350W    2-way   16cm / 20mm

                                          (woofer/tweeter)

      Coaxial  TS-A1676S    320W    3-way  16cm / shallow
      -------  ---------    ----    -----  --------------
For more updates on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car Entertainment Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment/.

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,

Max Adam Kamil

Head of Promotion, Marketing Division

PT. Adab Alam Electronics
adamkamil.max@hotmail.com

Tel: (62-21) 632-1946 (6 lines)

Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20151006/8521506559-a

Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20151006/8521506559-b

SOURCE  Pioneer

Pioneer

Web Site: http://www.pioneer.com.sg

SMIC and M31 Introduce Differentiated IP Solutions for Various Storage Controller Applications

SHANGHAI, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC", NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), the largest and most advanced pure-play foundry provider in China, and M31 Technology Corporation, a professional silicon intellectual property (IP) provider jointly announced today that SMIC will expand its IP portfolio with M31's differentiated high speed interface IP solutions. The technology will target solid-state drive (SSD), Universal Flash Storage (UFS), and USB applications markets, and roll out a variety of IP solutions for storage controller applications. Based on SMIC's logic processes from 110nm to 28nm, the storage controller application platform is capable of providing products with low power consumption, high performance, and compact die size to customers; while at the same time bring more differentiated applications to SMIC's technology platforms.

SMIC has used M31 Technology's new generation PCIe 3.0 physical layer silicon IP on its 40nm low leakage process to provide leading edge products for the SSD market, and it has been tested with various controllers to demonstrate compliance with PCI-SIG specifications. In order to cope with the demand of various bandwidths, this IP provides 1 lane, 2 lane, and 4 lane options so that customers can develop chips for supporting PCIe 3.0 SSD. Furthermore, SMIC has decided to implement M31's PCIe 3.0 physical layer silicon IP on its 28nm advanced process. This IP solution will provide customers with higher-speed and more power-saving options for their products.

Since Universal Flash Storage (UFS 2.0) will become the mainstream specification for embedded memory devices, SMIC is using M31's MIPI M-PHY physical layer IP on its 55LL process to fulfill the market needs. This IP is designed for high bandwidth and low power consumption, with silicon verified on controller blocks from various partners, in compliance with UFS 2.0 systems. In addition, M31 plans to develop MIPI M-PHY physical layer IP on 28nm HK and 40nm LL process technologies as a next step. This IP will not only support dual channel technology but also has an exceptional power-saving sleep mode, a feature suitable for the new generation of mobile devices.

As for USB applications, M31's BCK (Built-in-Clock) technology provides a crystal-less solution for mobile applications. This solution, developed on 55nm/110nm processes, can help customers shorten the time to mass production. The new generation of BCK technology not only supports the traditional USB 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0 devices, but also supports the input frequency 32.768KHz. It expands BCK technology to USB host applications and also meets the needs of IoT applications with its low power consumption.

With the popularity of Type-C interface, M31 Technology has developed USB3.1 / USB3.0 PHY IP on SMIC's 28nm and 40nm process. This solution also builds the external high-speed switch into the PHY IP based on customers' needs. This built-in technology supports non-directional plug-and-play and the detection of different configurations of VBUS, and has been successfully implemented in customers' SoC design.

"By focusing on the development of advanced technologies, SMIC is also committed to developing specialty technologies and differentiated products," said Dr. Tianshen Tang, Senior Vice President of SMIC's Design Service Center: "In the field of storage controller products, SMIC's logic process technologies and years of accumulated IPs have matured and gone into mass production. We can provide customers with differentiated solutions to meet the needs of big data storage for controller products with high performance and low power consumption. M31 is one of SMIC's important IP suppliers with outstanding capabilities of providing diversified high speed interface IP solutions to customers. We are looking forward to working closely and having a win-win situation in the future".

H.P. Lin, M31 Technology's Chairman said: "SMIC has collaborated with M31 to deliver various silicon IP solutions, like PCIe 3.0, MIPI M-PHY 3.0, and USB 3.0 on its advanced process technology. Such IP can solve the needs of inter-operability in various types of mainstream memory devices. The M31's IP enables SoC designers to focus on its own design block, without worrying about IP interfering with the design. Through the collaboration with SMIC, we believe that we can better support global customers together with excellent differentiated high speed interface IPs and professional services."

About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC") (NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 28-nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a second majority owned 300mm fab under development for advance nodes in Beijing; and 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen. SMIC also has marketing and customer service offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com.

Safe Harbor Statements

(Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)

This document contains, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on SMIC's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. SMIC uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of SMIC's senior management and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SMIC's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry, intense competition, timely wafer acceptance by SMIC's customers, timely introduction of new technologies, SMIC's ability to ramp new products into volume, supply and demand for semiconductor foundry services, industry overcapacity, shortages in equipment, components and raw materials, availability of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in end markets and intensive intellectual property litigation in high tech industry.

In addition to the information contained in this document, you should also consider the information contained in our other filings with the SEC, including our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 28, 2015, especially in the "Risk Factors" section and such other documents that we may file with the SEC or SEHK from time to time, including on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on our future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated or, if no date is stated, as of the date of this document.

ABOUT M31 TECHNOLOGY

M31 Technology is a professional silicon intellectual property (IP) provider. The company was founded July 2011 with headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Our strength is R&D and customer service. With substantial experience in IP development, IC design and electronic design automation, we focus on providing high-speed interface IP, memory compilers and standard- cell library solutions. For more information please visit http://www.m31tech.com

SMIC Contact Information:

English Media
Michael Cheung
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x16812
Email: Michael_Cheung@smics.com

Chinese Media
Jane Tang
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x10088
Email: Jane_Tang@smics.com

M31 Media contact 
Shirley Hsu
shirley@m31tech.com

SOURCE  Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation

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

SMIC and M31 Introduce Differentiated IP Solutions for Various Storage Controller Applications

SHANGHAI, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC", NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), the largest and most advanced pure-play foundry provider in China, and M31 Technology Corporation, a professional silicon intellectual property (IP) provider jointly announced today that SMIC will expand its IP portfolio with M31's differentiated high speed interface IP solutions. The technology will target solid-state drive (SSD), Universal Flash Storage (UFS), and USB applications markets, and roll out a variety of IP solutions for storage controller applications. Based on SMIC's logic processes from 110nm to 28nm, the storage controller application platform is capable of providing products with low power consumption, high performance, and compact die size to customers; while at the same time bring more differentiated applications to SMIC's technology platforms.

SMIC has used M31 Technology's new generation PCIe 3.0 physical layer silicon IP on its 40nm low leakage process to provide leading edge products for the SSD market, and it has been tested with various controllers to demonstrate compliance with PCI-SIG specifications. In order to cope with the demand of various bandwidths, this IP provides 1 lane, 2 lane, and 4 lane options so that customers can develop chips for supporting PCIe 3.0 SSD. Furthermore, SMIC has decided to implement M31's PCIe 3.0 physical layer silicon IP on its 28nm advanced process. This IP solution will provide customers with higher-speed and more power-saving options for their products.

Since Universal Flash Storage (UFS 2.0) will become the mainstream specification for embedded memory devices, SMIC is using M31's MIPI M-PHY physical layer IP on its 55LL process to fulfill the market needs. This IP is designed for high bandwidth and low power consumption, with silicon verified on controller blocks from various partners, in compliance with UFS 2.0 systems. In addition, M31 plans to develop MIPI M-PHY physical layer IP on 28nm HK and 40nm LL process technologies as a next step. This IP will not only support dual channel technology but also has an exceptional power-saving sleep mode, a feature suitable for the new generation of mobile devices.

As for USB applications, M31's BCK (Built-in-Clock) technology provides a crystal-less solution for mobile applications. This solution, developed on 55nm/110nm processes, can help customers shorten the time to mass production. The new generation of BCK technology not only supports the traditional USB 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0 devices, but also supports the input frequency 32.768KHz. It expands BCK technology to USB host applications and also meets the needs of IoT applications with its low power consumption.

With the popularity of Type-C interface, M31 Technology has developed USB3.1 / USB3.0 PHY IP on SMIC's 28nm and 40nm process. This solution also builds the external high-speed switch into the PHY IP based on customers' needs. This built-in technology supports non-directional plug-and-play and the detection of different configurations of VBUS, and has been successfully implemented in customers' SoC design.

"By focusing on the development of advanced technologies, SMIC is also committed to developing specialty technologies and differentiated products," said Dr. Tianshen Tang, Senior Vice President of SMIC's Design Service Center: "In the field of storage controller products, SMIC's logic process technologies and years of accumulated IPs have matured and gone into mass production. We can provide customers with differentiated solutions to meet the needs of big data storage for controller products with high performance and low power consumption. M31 is one of SMIC's important IP suppliers with outstanding capabilities of providing diversified high speed interface IP solutions to customers. We are looking forward to working closely and having a win-win situation in the future".

H.P. Lin, M31 Technology's Chairman said: "SMIC has collaborated with M31 to deliver various silicon IP solutions, like PCIe 3.0, MIPI M-PHY 3.0, and USB 3.0 on its advanced process technology. Such IP can solve the needs of inter-operability in various types of mainstream memory devices. The M31's IP enables SoC designers to focus on its own design block, without worrying about IP interfering with the design. Through the collaboration with SMIC, we believe that we can better support global customers together with excellent differentiated high speed interface IPs and professional services."

About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC") (NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 28-nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a second majority owned 300mm fab under development for advance nodes in Beijing; and 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen. SMIC also has marketing and customer service offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com.

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This document contains, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on SMIC's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. SMIC uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of SMIC's senior management and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SMIC's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry, intense competition, timely wafer acceptance by SMIC's customers, timely introduction of new technologies, SMIC's ability to ramp new products into volume, supply and demand for semiconductor foundry services, industry overcapacity, shortages in equipment, components and raw materials, availability of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in end markets and intensive intellectual property litigation in high tech industry.

In addition to the information contained in this document, you should also consider the information contained in our other filings with the SEC, including our annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 28, 2015, especially in the "Risk Factors" section and such other documents that we may file with the SEC or SEHK from time to time, including on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on our future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated or, if no date is stated, as of the date of this document.

ABOUT M31 TECHNOLOGY

M31 Technology is a professional silicon intellectual property (IP) provider. The company was founded July 2011 with headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Our strength is R&D and customer service. With substantial experience in IP development, IC design and electronic design automation, we focus on providing high-speed interface IP, memory compilers and standard- cell library solutions. For more information please visit http://www.m31tech.com

SMIC Contact Information:

English Media
Michael Cheung
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x16812
Email: Michael_Cheung@smics.com

Chinese Media
Jane Tang
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x10088
Email: Jane_Tang@smics.com

M31 Media contact 
Shirley Hsu
shirley@m31tech.com

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HP Enables Print Service Providers to Explore New Business Opportunities With High-value Commercial, Labels and Packaging Solutions at Pamex 2015

NEW DELHI, December 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Today, at Pamex 2015, one of India's largest dedicated events for the printing and
allied machinery industries, HP showcased its flagship HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press
[http://www8.hp.com/in/en/commercial-printers/indigo-presses/10000.html ] along with other
printers and presses from its Indigo, Latex and DesignJet portfolio.

    The company has also planned a slew of activities to engage and educate the Print
Service Providers (PSPs) involved in general commercial printing and labels & packaging
helping them explore the immense possibilities with HP's digital print technology and
provide increased value to their end customers through unique application and improved
automation. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the many high-quality
applications achievable with HP's innovative Indigo printing technology, as well as the
numerous production benefits of digital printing at the HP booth, the largest booth at
Pamex 2015 covering 500 sq. m. area (Hall 1; E04,E10).

    For the first time in a trade show in India, HP is showcasing its flagship HP Indigo
10000 Digital Press
[http://www8.hp.com/in/en/commercial-printers/indigo-presses/10000.html ]; a B2/750 mm
(long side edge) press. The press has over 200 units installed in 35 countries including
India and maintains all the capabilities distinct to the HP Indigo portfolio in a B2
format, to expand digital printing capabilities into previously traditional offset markets,
providing high value applications with the widest variety of substrates and unmatched
print quality, including spot colors, photo inks and white. Latest enhancements for the HP
Indigo 10000 include additional ElectroInk inks, including white, light cyan, light
magenta and spot colors; and HP Indigo Enhanced Productivity Mode (EPM), which eliminates
black via three-color printing and enables an increase in color printing output by 33
percent. About 25 percent of pages printed on HP Indigo 10000 presses are now said to be
done so using EPM.

    "Print service providers in the country are constantly looking forward to expanding
their services and add new capabilities to remain competitive in the marketplace. HP's
Indigo portfolio, is fuelling the industry transformation from analog to digital printing
by helping PSPs expand their range of applications and offerings to their customers,
increase capacity and go after high-value applications; thereby achieving new levels of
customer satisfaction," said Mr. A Appadurai, Country Manager, Indigo & Inkjet Solutions,
GSB, HP Inc. India. "Today, we enjoy a strong base of installed HP Indigo machines in the
country and have been able to achieve unprecedented print impressions in India in 2015
alone; a clear testament to the trust and acceptance of the HP Indigo printers with our
customers. We are excited and look forward to great customer interactions at Pamex this
year, and are showcasing all the possibilities with HP's Indigo digital printing
technology, helping our PSPs stay ahead of the curve and remain profitable."  

    Also on display, the HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press
[http://www8.hp.com/in/en/commercial-printers/indigo-presses/7800.html ] helps PSPs manage
color easily, with automated color management aided by an in-line spectrophotometer,
eliminating the need for manual color manipulations. Media fingerprinting, 3D color
calibration, spot color refinement and other advanced color management tools ensure
accurate color matching on a variety of substrates, color consistency across presses and
sites. The Press also features the new Optimizer, an on-press production management tool
that helps manage the print queue, prioritize print jobs, plan substrate usage and improve
efficiencies. The press demonstrates HP's commitment to provide printing customers' with
state-of-the-art digital printing technology to meet their needs, while also offering an
upgrade path that helps protect their capital investments.

    The HP Indigo 10000 and the
[http://www8.hp.com/in/en/commercial-printers/indigo-presses/10000.html ] HP Indigo 7800
Digital Press [http://www8.hp.com/in/en/commercial-printers/indigo-presses/7800.html ]es
are compatible with HP SmartStream Designer which lets customers create sophisticated,
custom jobs through a simple, affordable variable data tool optimized for HP Indigo
presses and based on industry-standard tools. HP SmartStream Designer also features HP
SmartStream Mosaic enabling automatic creation of millions of designs based on core
patterns.

    Along with the two Indigo presses, HP will also showcase the HP Latex 360 Printer, HP
Designjet T3500 Production eMFP and HP DesignJet D5800 production Printer. HP Latex 360
Printer powered by third-generation, water-based HP Latex ink technology
[http://hp.com/go/latex ] prints up to 978 ft2/hr (91 m2/hr) and increases application
versatility, from a wide range of flexible coated and uncoated materials including
textiles and double-sided banners.

    Providing easy integration into existing low-cost printing environments, the HP
Designjet D5800 Production Printer allows copy shops and printing companies to produce
high-quality prints such as backlit graphics, point-of-sale displays, roll-up banners and
indoor signage. The HP Designjet T3500 Production eMultifunction Printer (eMFP), the most
productive large-format color multifunction printer in its category is ideal for use by
enterprises and requires no warm-up time and features an ultra-fast processor and a
high-productivity scanner with batch-scanning, multipage PDF creation and scan-to-email
capabilities.

    HP at Pamex 2015  

    HP will exhibit its innovative Indigo digital printing technology and applications at
Pamex 2015 in Mumbai; helping customers not just meet the end customers' need but also
target new markets and explore fresh revenue streams. Key highlights of the booth include:

    Education seminars for brand owners and agencies- Brand managers and agencies are
exploring new and creative mediums to reach their end consumers. In turn, PSPs are trying
to address these needs by exploring innovative printing applications which are effective
in customer reach, affordable and environment friendly at the same time. HP will be
running education seminars every day at its booth for the brand owners and agencies, with
a focus on cosmetic and pharmaceutical vertical needs to share how HP's Indigo printing
technology offers a differentiated product experience with high-value, creative and
innovative commercial and packaging applications helping them reach out to their customers
in more effective ways.

    As the printing market evolves, visitors will also see how they can use digital
printing technology to enter growing markets and address the growing need for short run
and variable data printing.

    Real-world Application stations - HP with its Indigo printing technology is well
positioned to address the emerging needs and challenges of the specialized segment
customers. To demonstrate this capability; HP will showcase themed application stations
for its customers and visitors ranging from commercial, pharmaceuticals, labels and
packaging to branding, allowing specific vertical customers to experience first-hand, the
various possibilities with HP's Indigo digital printing technology. The application
stations will include rich displays and applications printed on HP's Indigo, Latex and
DesignJet printers like marketing collaterals, publishing, and direct mailers, calendars,
wrapping paper, posters, cut prints, cards, high-quality publications including coffee
table books, mosaic applications label and flexible packaging samples, folding cartons,
shrink sleeves, portraits and art reproductions, signages, drawings, maps, films and
papers samples, textiles, canvas and wall paper etc. There is also a special dedicated B2
gallery showcasing the real world commercial and packaging B2 applications.

    On December 8, 2015, HP is also organizing the first India Dscoop workshop themed
around 'Make the most of your press', to share the industry best practices with the Dscoop
members helping them stay abreast with the latest technology and applications and improve
business operations.

    More information about the latest additions to the HP Graphics Solutions Business is
available at http://www.hp.com/go/hpgraphicarts and hp.com/go/indigo. Product videos and
updates are available on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HPdesigners, on Twitter
at http://www.twitter.com/hpgraphicarts and on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/hpgraphicarts.

    About HP Inc.  

    HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through
our portfolio of printers, PCs, mobile devices, solutions, and services, we engineer
experiences that amaze. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at
http://www.hp.com.

       
         
        Media Contact 
        Anirudh Chauhan 
        anirudh@the-practice.net 
        +91-9899941249 
        The PRactice for HP 

     

HP

Ricoh Imaging Delivers Tethered Capture to its Acclaimed PENTAX 645Z Camera

Highly requested software plug-in to enhance the PENTAX 645Z's in-studio photo-shooting with Adobe® Lightroom® capabilities available today

DENVER, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the immediate availability of the highly anticipated PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-In for use with Adobe® Lightroom®. The software plug-in enhances the tethered capture capabilities of the PENTAX 645Z medium-format camera by enabling files to easily be uploaded into Adobe Lightroom during a studio session, where they can readily be viewed, shared and edited.

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Adobe Lightroom is the digital photo processing and editing software favored by many professional and advanced amateur photographers, making the use of the new PENTAX Tethered Capture software both cost effective and efficient as there is no additional software package to purchase and learn. In addition, with the new capabilities of Lightroom Mobile, uploaded images may be viewed and adjusted by a photographer's colleagues or clients from any remote location, anywhere in the world.

"Since Lightroom is already the de-facto standard for many photographers to edit and develop their images, this new plug-in is especially welcome. It makes studio use of the PENTAX 645Z camera easier, more efficient and, ultimately, faster than ever," said Chris Knight, a New York-based portrait photographer. "Using Lightroom, I am able to quickly share photos with my clients, who are even able to view and comment from remote locations."

Since its launch in June 2014, the PENTAX 645Z camera has been embraced by a wide range of photographers. The PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-In is being offered to further enhance the user experience, and is a free option that can be downloaded starting today at: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html

Main Features

    --  The PENTAX 645Z camera supports industry-standard Adobe DNG (Digital
        Negative) RAW files, which ensures optimal image quality. The in-camera
        DNG file format effectively eliminates any RAW file incompatibility
        issues, thus allowing the photographer to confidently import DNG RAW
        files during a tethered session.
    --  Adobe Lightroom Creative Cloud users can use Lightroom Mobile to connect
        to tethered sessions via cloud services to comment and adjust
        photographs and return those edits to the photographer from anywhere in
        the world.
    --  Adobe Lightroom offers an exceptional cataloging system that allows
        photographers to capture and catalog tethered sessions with confidence.
    --  The PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom is an
        easy-to-install, powerful and streamlined tethering solution that allows
        any photographer to manage their own workflow from capture to output.
    --  Adobe Lightroom users can download and apply presets to any tethered
        capture session thus eliminating the need to process every raw file
        individually.
| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation|

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions.

The company now known as Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation was originally founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Today, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning line of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment as well as Ricoh's offering of stylish and compact digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of features.

For further information, please visit http://www.ricohimaging.com

For More Information, Contact:

Stephannie Depa

Breakaway Communications for Ricoh

(415) 358-2485
sdepa@breakawaycom.com

© 2015 Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

* Note: Adobe® Photoshop®  must be purchased separately in order to use the PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Lightroom® application.

* Adobe, Photoshop and Lightroom are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

* All other brands or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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