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Huntkey Arrives in the New Costco Warehouse in Australia

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider in China, is announcing its power strip has arrived in the 8(th) Costco in Australia.

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Costco is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. It is also the third largest retailer in the United States and the ninth largest in the world. There are now 8 Costco Warehouses in Australia, with many famous and popular brands on sale. As a global leading brand of power supplies, Huntkey is also a partner of Costco. Now Australian users can buy the Huntkey SAC804, a power strip with 8 sockets and 2 USB charging ports in Costco.

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"Huntkey aims at producing safe and reliable products, and our business philosophy is providing our members the best products at a reasonable price. We will have a pleasant cooperation," said Mr. Patrick, the CEO of Costco. "Costco is an influential enterprise, we are very pleased to have business relationship with it," said Ms. Jewel, Huntkey's local agent.

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About Huntkey

Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1995, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.

For more information about Huntkey, please visit http://dealer.huntkey.com/en/.

Contact: Ferris, +86-755-8960-6658, huntkey@huntkeydiy.com

SOURCE  Huntkey Enterprise Group

Huntkey Enterprise Group

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

G2A LAND Free Download from G2A.COM. Planned for Q1 2016

RZESZÓW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, Dec. 7, 2015 /CNW/ - G2A.COM invested over 20 million Euros over the past two years into research and development to establish new cutting edge technologies. During the Virtual Reality (VR), project research on G2A Land, new design techniques became a first in the field of VR. The G2A.COM team of top VR, artists and inventors created G2A Land and developed a gaming 'experience' that is obtaining rave reviews from VR bloggers around the world.

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Responses include:

"This is a beautiful 3D G2A show featuring a variety of attractions. I could lose myself playing it for hours checking details on each hand designed object, trying to beat highest scores in the shooting-range." (DNS). " It was a great feeling to ride roller coaster in G2A Land. I was shocked that I felt like I was on a  real roller coaster and even for some moments, I was afraid of the speed. It is my favourite entertainment in G2A Land. I had a chance to experience shooter and cinema world, which I also enjoyed." (KSS). G2A Land Youtube video

Recently, Facebook invested $2 billion to develop Oculus. This Oculus Rift project raised more than $ 2.4 million on Kickstarter which made it the most funded gaming peripheral ever. The word Oculus is derived from the Latin word meaning, 'eye'. When using the Oculus goggles, user eyes and minds are tricked into believing that what they see is real.

The team began in August 2014, developing new techniques that have become a global first in the field of virtual reality. G2A Land seeks to be as close as possible to the technologies that are available for gamers; a virtual amusement park connected within the G2A platform so that when the Oculus Rift devise is launched, customers who use the 3D devise will fully understand and experience what Oculus technology is all about.

G2A Land becomes a free public download at the same time as the launch of Facebook Oculus Rift most likely in Q1, 2016.

VR is described as an immersive multimedia or computer-simulated reality. It replicates an environment that simulates physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds and enables the user to  interact in that heightened world. Virtual realities artificially create sensory experiences, which can include sight, hearing, touch, and smell.

"VR adds a new dimension to the gaming world that we know. We'll be able to experience some titles in a deeper way and it definitely allows developers to use new tools to absorb gamers in the game world."  says Marcin Kryszpin, Head of Oculus Team at G2A.COM.

Visit the G2A Land website: http://www.land.g2a.com/

SOURCE  G2A.com

G2A.com

Smart Manufacturing magazine to Launch in Spring 2016

New publication to focus on emerging technologies, Industry 4.0 topics

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The digital revolution that has disrupted and simplified a variety of industries - from music and books to shopping, travel and banking - is about to transform the way virtually everything is made. A new magazine, Smart Manufacturing, will launch in the spring of 2016 to help educate manufacturing professionals about the new and emerging technologies used to make things in this digitally connected new era, known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0.

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The magazine will be published by Advanced Manufacturing Media, a division of SME - a nonprofit organization serving the manufacturing industry by promoting advanced manufacturing technology and developing a skilled workforce.

To be published quarterly in print and digitally, Smart Manufacturing will circulate to at least 80,000 qualified manufacturing professionals across a full range of industries affected by the budding Industry 4.0 revolution. Its content will focus on digital manufacturing, software, controls and automation, advanced materials, emerging processes - such as 3D printing - and the integration of new technologies.

"We are excited to lead the Industry 4.0 conversation with Smart Manufacturing, and help guide manufacturers of all sizes through this period of change," said Dave O'Neil, director  of Advanced Manufacturing Media.

"A new level of digitally enhanced manufacturing technology is coming to the floors of machine shops and factories across North America, and we expect it to transform manufacturing just as it has other industries," added Sarah A. Webster, editor in chief of Advanced Manufacturing Media. "We at SME believe this new revolution in making can help secure U.S. leadership in global manufacturing."

The first industrial revolution, at the end of the 18(th) century, transformed manufacturing with water and steam power, as well as machine tools. The second, at the end of the 19(th) century, led to mass production, enabled by electricity and the division of labor, increasingly on a production line. The third revolution, in the early 1970s, was enabled by programmable electronic controls and IT to further automate production. Now, the Internet-enabled digital revolution is beginning to transform manufacturing again.

Advanced Manufacturing Media will continue to publish Manufacturing Engineering magazine, which is in its 40th year and is a successful magazine serving 90,000 qualified manufacturing professionals in the aerospace, defense, motorized vehicle, medical and energy industries.

A preview of Smart Manufacturing magazine is published inside the December issue of Manufacturing Engineering. Readers can see the preview and subscribe to the new publication at sme.org/smart.

Smart Manufacturing magazine features a masthead with a radiating wireless symbol emanating from the "M" in smart -- an image that captures the new digital era of manufacturing, in which tools, machines, manufacturers and their suppliers can communicate digitally with one another. This symbol will now serve as the icon for all of Advanced Manufacturing Media content on social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.

A launch event for the new magazine will be held during SME's MFG4 - Manufacturing 4 the Future - event, which runs from May 3-5, 2016, in Hartford, CT.

SME will also begin offering a Smart Manufacturing Education Series in 2016 in Detroit, with one and two-day seminars on additive manufacturing, the Internet of Things, automation, lightweighting and composites. More information is available at sme.org/smartmfgseries.

Advanced Manufacturing Media
SME's Advanced Manufacturing Media is a leading source for news and in-depth technical information about advanced manufacturing in North America. It serves an audience of more than 100,000 manufacturing professionals who subscribe to the monthly magazine, iTunes app, e-newsletters and other publications. Coverage is focused on some of the world's most critical industries: aerospace and defense, motorized vehicles, medical and energy, whether that's oil and gas, nuclear, electric, solar or wind. Learn more at advancedmanufacturing.org, follow @MfgEngNews on Twitter or facebook.com/AdvancedManufacturingMedia.

About SME
SME connects all those who are passionate about making things that improve our world. As a non-profit organization, SME has served practitioners, companies, educators, governments and communities across the manufacturing spectrum for more than 80 years. Through its strategic areas of events, media, membership, training and development, and the SME Education Foundation, SME is uniquely dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing by addressing both knowledge and skill needs for the industry. Follow @SME_MFG on Twitter or facebook.com/SMEmfg.

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Web Site: http://www.sme.org

G2A LAND Free Download from G2A.COM. Planned for Q1 2016

RZESZÓW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, December 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    G2A.COM invested over 20 million Euros over the past two years into research and
development to establish new cutting edge technologies. During the Virtual Reality (VR),
project research on G2A Land, new design techniques became a first in the field of VR. The
G2A.COM team of top VR, artists and inventors created G2A Land and developed a gaming
'experience' that is obtaining rave reviews from VR bloggers around the world.

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    Responses include:

    "This is a beautiful 3D G2A show featuring a variety of attractions. I could lose
myself playing it for hours checking details on each hand designed object, trying to beat
highest scores in the shooting-range." (DNS). " It was a great feeling to ride roller
coaster in G2A Land. I was shocked that I felt like I was on a  real roller coaster and
even for some moments, I was afraid of the speed. It is my favourite entertainment in G2A
Land. I had a chance to experience shooter and cinema world, which I also enjoyed." (KSS).
G2A Land Youtube video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGwn5-neZ3Y ]

    Recently, Facebook invested $2 billion to develop Oculus. This Oculus Rift project
raised more than $ 2.4 million on Kickstarter which made it the most funded gaming
peripheral ever. The word Oculus is derived from the Latin word meaning, 'eye'. When using
the Oculus goggles, user eyes and minds are tricked into believing that what they see is
real.

    The team began in August 2014, developing new techniques that have become a global
first in the field of virtual reality. G2A Land seeks to be as close as possible to the
technologies that are available for gamers; a virtual amusement park connected within the
G2A platform so that when the Oculus Rift devise is launched, customers who use the 3D
devise will fully understand and experience what Oculus technology is all about.

    G2A Land becomes a free public download at the same time as the launch of Facebook
Oculus Rift most likely in Q1, 2016.

    VR is described as an immersive multimedia or computer-simulated reality. It
replicates an environment that simulates physical presence in places in the real world or
imagined worlds and enables the user to  interact in that heightened world. Virtual
realities artificially create sensory experiences, which can include sight, hearing, touch,
and smell.

    "VR adds a new dimension to the gaming world that we know. We'll be able to experience
some titles in a deeper way and it definitely allows developers to use new tools to absorb
gamers in the game world."  says Marcin Kryszpin, Head of Oculus Team at G2A.COM.

    Visit the G2A Land website: http://www.land.g2a.com

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Media Alert; Wocket Smart Wallet Announces Launch of New Commercial

OXFORD, Conn., Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wocket® smart wallet (http://www.wocketwallet.com) announces the launch of a new 30 second commercial to air on Time Warner Cable New York channels including CNBC.

Additionally the new commercial will be part of an online social media marketing campaign including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The new ad plays on the 'Wocket in your Pocket' concept and is part of a wider marketing plan to gain increasing customer awareness about Wocket.

View the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9SS_T_03xI

Wocket is a product of NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTD).

Wocket® is the smartest wallet you'll ever own. Designed to protect your identity and replace your old wallet, simply swipe and save your cards into Wocket once and they are immediately secured with pin and biometric voice print technology.  Without ever needing a smartphone, you can choose a card from the touch screen and Wocket programs its single, smart card (Wocket Card) to match your selection. From there, you just swipe as you normally would virtually anywhere that credit cards are accepted today.

All your credit, debit, loyalty, gift, ID, membership, insurance, medical information, passwords, and other information can be protected on Wocket®.

Buy Wocket® at http://www.wocketwallet.com

See the full Wocket® FAQ at: http://wocketwallet.com/pages/faq

Product images are available for media at: http://press.nxt-id.com

Follow Wocket on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wocketwallet

Follow Wocket on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wocketwallet

About NXT- ID Inc. -Mobile Security for a Mobile World: (NXTD)

NXT-ID, Inc.'s innovative MobileBio® solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio® suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by Wocket®; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. Wocket was recognized as one of the top technology products at CES 2015 by multiple media outlets including Wired.com. The Wocket works most anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval or passcode. http://www.wocketwallet.com/

NXT-ID's wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification and has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/

Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

NXT- ID Inc Contact:

Corporate info: info@nxt-id.com

Investors:
investors@nxt-id.com

Media:

D. Van Zant

1-800-665-0411
press@nxt-id.com

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SOURCE  NXT-ID, Inc.

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Web Site: http://www.nxt-id.com/

Samsung Techwin America Delivers Convenience And Comfort With New BrightVIEW Baby Video Monitoring System

New Monitoring System's 5-inch Touch Screen Monitor, Pre-Programmed Lullabies Improves Caretaking Experience for Parents

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Techwin America, a leader in surveillance technology, today unveiled the latest addition to its growing baby monitor portfolio - the BrightVIEW Baby Video Monitoring System.

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This next-generation line of baby video monitors includes a portable 720p HD camera with a 5.0" LCD color touch screen, enabling parents to conveniently monitor their children's movements from a distance. The monitor also features intuitive controls that allow users to freely pan, tilt and zoom to capture visuals of their toddlers from every available angle in the vicinity.

In addition to delivering high-resolution picture quality via the camera, the BrightVIEW Baby Video Monitoring System is also equipped with HD audio enhancements that will amplify how parents listen and speak to their newborns. Thanks to the two-way talk capabilities, parents will be able to coo back to their baby or sing lullabies easier and clearer than ever.

If a parent is unable to comfort their child at a given moment, this latest model includes four, pre-programmed lullabies - including Brahms Lullaby and Hush Little Baby - along with a comforting, night-light to help soothe babies to sleep. Parents can also schedule alerts through the BrightVIEW monitor to conveniently remind them of their infant or toddler's next feeding time.

"Today's tech-savvy parents are looking for the latest innovations to comfortably monitor their children," said Richard Simone, Samsung Techwin America VP of Sales and Marketing. "With the BrightVIEW Baby Video Monitoring System's visual and audio advancements, we're reaffirming our commitment to providing users with unmatched convenience and quality to ensure the safety of their children."

The monitoring kit also supports up to four cameras, which allows parents to supervise more than one child or oversee activities in four different rooms.

Advanced Features

    --  Ultra-Large 5.0" LCD Touch Screen Monitor - There are no bulky controls
        with this baby monitor, which allows for a larger, brighter 5.0" LCD
        color touch screen. Parents will never miss a detail with this
        enhancement.
    --  Night Vision - This feature allows parents to securely monitor their
        child around the clock. The camera has night vision capabilities up to
        16 feet and includes a soft, glowing night-light to calm the baby in the
        dark. When the camera detects changes in the light level, it
        automatically adjusts the video to the appropriate setting.
    --  Quiet Mode - The voice-activated (VOX) mode enables users to adjust
        audio sensitivity levels on the camera to the parent's preference. By
        selecting low sensitivity mode, parents will only be alerted if there is
        a loud noise in the room such as the baby crying or an object falling.
        High sensitivity will alert parents to low sounds such as the baby
        cooing.
    --  Audio Mode - The BrightVIEW monitor comes with an innovative audio mode
        that conserves battery power while ensuring child safety. To turn the
        screen off, simply select audio mode and press the power button on the
        monitor. While the screen is off, the monitor will continue to detect
        sound in the vicinity of the camera.
    --  Pure Digital Signal - The Pure Digital Signal utilizes a 2.4 GHz
        frequency to provide secure and interference-free video. Unlike other
        devices, the Pure Digital Signal cannot be interrupted by wireless
        routers, microwaves, or cordless phones. Within a range of 900 feet*,
        you have the flexibility to move around the house without losing contact
        with your little one.
*Range depends on obstacles between camera and monitor.

The BrightVIEW Baby Video Monitoring System is now available to purchase at Kohl's, Target and buybuy BABY with a MAP of $229.99. For additional information regarding Samsung Techwin America consumer video monitoring and security products, please visit http://www.samsungsv.com.

About Samsung Techwin America
Samsung Techwin America is a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. Building on the company's history of innovation, Samsung Techwin America is dedicated to providing system solutions with the highest levels of performance, reliability and cost-efficiency. As a subsidiary of a $117 billion international market maker, Samsung Techwin America is committed to the continued development of innovative products for professional and consumer security applications. For more information, visit http://www.samsungsv.com.

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The future is HERE: Tomorrow's mobility begins with real-time digital maps

BERLIN, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG successfully conclude HERE acquisition
    --  HERE as leading provider of technology for digitized world of mobility
    --  Data from vehicle sensors to accelerate development of open location
        platform
    --  HERE to expand business in all areas and win further customers beyond
        automotive
    --  Shareholders open to other partners and investors from all industries
Intelligent real-time maps, location-based services and highly-automated driving: the future of mobility lies in a digitized world - one that can be reached through the products and services of HERE. First-rate maps and a new understanding of location-based services are the foundation for HERE to continue on its successful growth course - as an open, independent and value creating company. This is to the benefit of the many hundreds of HERE customers from multiple industries.

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AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG will provide strong support for this development as new HERE shareholders. The three premium manufacturers successfully concluded the acquisition of Nokia's mapping and location business HERE on 4 December, 2015 after receiving approvals from all competent authorities. The new shareholder and governance structure is designed to secure HERE's independence and allow for the seamless continuation of their day-to-day business.

HERE's location platform is set to deliver high definition maps combined with real-time location information, providing customers a detailed representation of the real world in real time. This is achieved through HERE's leading mapping technology combined with countless data sources such as cars, mobile phones, the transport and logistics sector as well as infrastructure elements.

While HERE currently powers its map with data from more than 80,000 sources and billions of probe points daily, the company is actively engaged in connecting to millions of vehicles and their on-board sensors that generate information about the car's surroundings. The more data added to the HERE platform, the better its maps, products and services become. This brings a huge benefit for all customers leading to more comfort when travelling, safer roads for everybody, less congestion and cleaner urban areas.

HERE being secured as an independent and open company creates new options to accelerate this effort with customers providing the company with huge quantities of anonymized data. In that context the currently more than 2 million connected vehicles from AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG which are capable of collecting advanced high quality location based data already today offer enormous potential to accelerate the development of HERE's location platform. To enable HERE to further enhance its location platform, improve its products and generate new services for all customers, the three companies, together with HERE, are evaluating the benefit of providing sensor data from their fleets to HERE. All customers - automotive, enterprise, consumers - are invited to join and benefit, as such a step would make HERE even more attractive for customers and additional investors.

HERE already plays a central role in the development of highly automated driving, because no vehicle manufacturer can successfully develop this future area of mobility without high precision, up-to-date maps. Generating these maps is precisely where HERE leads the way. Four out of five new vehicles sold in Europe and North America with in-car navigation have first-rate digital maps from HERE on board. In future, maps will give vehicles the ability to effectively 'see around corners', enabling them to anticipate road hazards and prepare and adjust driving strategies accordingly in a way that increases driver trust.

"No one understands the potential of digital maps better than the HERE team with its 6,500 employees worldwide. The shareholders will therefore give HERE free rein in accelerating its growth strategy," said Prof.Rupert Stadler,Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. "HERE has again and again redefined the map over the last 30 years. It is our expectation that it will continue to lead the industry in its next phase of innovation, thereby creating further value."

"The combination of this leading map technology with data from vehicles, devices and infrastructure will give HERE and its customers a clear advantage in the development of future mobility services," commented Klaus Froehlich, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG for Development. "As more partners and customers join this model, HERE will be able to provide even better, more up-to-date maps and a precise digital real-time representation of our world of mobility."

"Customers from the automotive industry are particularly interested in highly-automated driving. But HERE is much more than a market leader in digital maps," explained Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. "With its high level of innovation and exceptional employees, the company has the potential to become the leading provider of technology for real-time location services in the digitized world of mobility."

To achieve this, HERE will build on its current strengths and will add new capabilities. HERE aims to strengthen its market leadership among automotive customers and expand its consumer and enterprise businesses - through organic growth, as well as strategic partnerships and acquisitions. HERE's aim is to create one of the world's leading location platforms, which will combine data regarding all forms of mobility and the interfaces between our daily life and the world of digital maps.

This long-term strategy is secured through a new governance structure, safeguarded by a supervisory board that will consist of representatives of the new owners and independent, recognized industry figures. AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG do not acquire joint control of HERE and there is a clear separation between their roles as customers, suppliers and investors. In addition, HERE will remain open to all customers, and be open to other investors who would create an even broader shareholder structure. All this ensures that HERE's unequivocal commitment to openness and independence is firmly established. After the successful closing of this investment, the three premium manufacturers expressed special thanks to Celsius Capital, under Carlos Bhola, for supporting them from the start and achieving a successful conclusion to this investment.

The Audi Group, with its brands Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini, is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium segment. The company is present in more than 100 markets worldwide and produces at 16 locations in twelve countries. In the second half of 2016, Audi will start production of the Q5 in San Jose Chiapa (Mexico). 100-percent subsidiaries of AUDI AG include quattro GmbH (Neckarsulm), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy) and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy).

In 2014, the latest full financial year, the Audi Group delivered to customers approximately 1.74 million automobiles of the Audi brand, 2,530 sports cars of the Lamborghini brand and approximately 45,000 motorcycles of the Ducati brand. AUDI AG achieved total revenue of EUR53.8 billion and an operating profit of EUR5.15 billion in 2014.

At present, more than 80,000 people work for the company all over the world, 58,000 of them in Germany. Audi focuses on new products and sustainable technologies for the future of mobility

With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world's leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 30 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2014, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.118 million cars and 123,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2014 was approximately EUR 8.71 billion on revenues amounting to EUR 80.40 billion. As of 31 December 2014, the BMW Group had a workforce of 116,324 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy. It also will shape the digital revolution of the car industry actively.

Daimler AG is one of the world's most successful automotive companies. With its divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group  is one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world's biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach. Daimler Financial Services provides financing, leasing, fleet management, insurance, financial investments, credit cards, and innovative mobility services.

The company's founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, made history with the invention of the automobile in the year 1886. As a pioneer of automotive engineering, Daimler continues to shape the future of mobility today:

The Group's focus is on innovative and green technologies as well as on safe and superior automobiles that appeal  and fascinate. Daimler consequently invests in the development of alternative drive trains with the long-term goal of emission-free driving: from hybrid vehicles to electric vehicles powered by battery or fuel cell. Furthermore, the company follows a consistent path towards accident-free driving and intelligent connectivity all the way to autonomous driving. This is just one example of how Daimler willingly accepts the challenge of meeting its responsibility towards society and the environment.

Daimler sells its vehicles and services in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. Its current brand portfolio includes, in addition to the world's most valuable premium automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz, as well as Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach, the brands smart, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, FUSO, Setra and Thomas Built Buses, and Daimler Financial Services' brands: Mercedes-Benz Bank, Mercedes-Benz Financial, Daimler Truck Financial, moovel and car2go. The company is listed on the stock exchanges of Frankfurt and Stuttgart (stock exchange symbol DAI). In 2014, the Group sold more than 2.5 million vehicles and employed a workforce of 279,972 people; revenue totaled EUR129.9 billion and EBIT amounted to EUR10.8 billion.

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CONTACT: AUDI AG, Corporate Communications, Ingolstadt, Julio Schuback, Tel. +49 841 89-38455, julio.schuback@audi.de, http://www.audi-mediacenter.com; BMW Group Business and Finance Communications, Munich; Nikolai Glies, Tel. +49 89 382 24544, nikolai.glies@bmwgroup.com, http://www.press.bmw.de; Daimler AG, Corporate Communications,  Stuttgart, Hendrik Sackmann, Tel. + 49 711 17 35014, hendrik.sackmann@daimler.com, http://www.media.daimler.com

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

drupa 2016: Heidelberg Exhibits the Digitized Future of the Print Media Industry Under the Motto "Simply Smart"

HEIDELBERG, Germany, December 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - "Smart print shop" shows the integrated and networked print shop 
        - "Smart services" boost availability and productivity  
        - "Smart collaboration" stands for innovative approaches to cooperation  
        - Collaborations combine expertise and accelerate development -  

    Heidelberg joins with partners at drupa to exhibit pioneering solutions in Duesseldorf
and Wiesloch-Walldorf  

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    During the drupa 2016 trade fair (Duesseldorf, May 31 to June 10, 2016), Heidelberger
Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be exhibiting the digitized future of the print media
industry under the motto "Simply Smart". At its heart, this topic is about the pressing
need for print shops to continuously improve their efficiency and respond to the global
demands of end customers in ever faster and more flexible ways. To meet this need, print
shops must determine how their business model can be digitized and involve their customers
in this process. The highly flexible production of a growing number of personalized print
products is, in itself, becoming a standard process. In the future, print shops will be
embedded even more deeply into a digital supply chain with customers and suppliers, and
will have to meet even greater expectations regarding additional services such as shipping
and multimedia marketing.

    "Presented under the motto "Simply Smart", the Heidelberg exhibits at drupa will
showcase the digitized and industrially organized print shop as an essential element for
successful business models in the future. Working with our partners, we want to offer
futureproof products and services that help our customers to be successful," says Harald
Weimer, Member of the Management Board, responsible for Heidelberg Services. "We believe
that the integrated and networked print shop represents a trailblazing step for companies
in our industry that want to move their businesses forward. By supplying automated
processes and services, we are helping our customers to meet the demands that competitive
print media production will face in the future."

    The "Simply Smart" theme is the company's response to the challenges associated with
Print Media Industry 4.0. Heidelberg is offering specific benefits and making it as easy
as possible to work with increasingly complex processes and technologies.

    "Smart print shop" shows the integrated and networked print shop 

    Most Heidelberg products are already suitable for integrating and automating processes
in a print shop. The Prinect print and media workflow from Heidelberg forms the basis for
integrated communication between systems and machinery. It focuses on the smart
integration of offset and digital printing, additional automation of all production
processes, integration of commercial processes, and the inclusion of print buyers in the
workflow. Through Prinect, Heidelberg also gives its customers the opportunity to run
offset and digital technologies in parallel, based on a user-friendly and integrated
process. What's more, the company is continuously expanding its digital printing
portfolio. As part of its ongoing work in this area, Heidelberg and Fujifilm will be
exhibiting a joint development at drupa in the form of a new, highly productive
inkjet-based digital printing system for industrial commercial and packaging printing.

    "Prinect is the basis for integrated communication inside the print shop and between
the print shop and their customers and suppliers," says Stephan Plenz, Member of the
Management Board, responsible for Heidelberg Equipment. This integration is supported, for
example, by the new Prinect Portal, which makes communication between print shops and
customers much easier and more transparent; by the new Prinect Web Shop, which offers
print shops an easy route into online trading; and by the Prinect digital front end, which
can be used to integrate digital printing systems into the overall workflow of a print
shop. "That is how we are helping make the digitized and networked print shop a reality."

    What that means is that, in the "smart print shop" of the future, the production
process will be automated and cost-optimized and machines will take care of setup
processes themselves, as they will be able to access production-relevant data from
upstream. However, management is also integrated for monitoring business processes,
providing print shops the ability to give their customers direct access to production
processes.

    "Smart services" boost availability and productivity  

    Service offerings and consumables - or "smart services" - from Heidelberg safeguard
the smooth running of a print shop round the clock. Since print shops have open interfaces
due to Prinect and the various Remote Service packages, there are specific advantages in
both day-to-day print production and in terms of services.

    Using eCall, a press can automatically make contact with the service team at
Heidelberg when a fault occurs. Thanks to Remote Service, service engineers can log into
the customer's systems through the open interface architecture and provide targeted
support fast. Remote Monitoring, meanwhile, ensures that machinery notifies the service
team of a problem before it causes a machine stoppage, so that parts can be replaced in
good time during a scheduled service, for example.

    Most importantly, reliable and efficient print production also depends on tested
consumables that are suitable for the relevant application. And this is where customers
can choose from the fully comprehensive range of Heidelberg Saphira consumables, which
include the Saphira Eco product line for environmentally friendly print production, a
specific offering for LE UV printing, Saphira Low Migration products for food packaging,
and consumables geared for use with Speedmaster Anicolor presses.

    "Smart collaboration" stands for innovative approaches to cooperation  

    New digital approaches are also being developed as part of the collaboration between
Heidelberg and its customers. The first example is the use of e-commerce - among other
things through the new Heidelberg Online Shop. In a further step, customers will be able
to log into the Heidelberg website to obtain a detailed breakdown of how their machines
are performing. This will create a new sales platform for software, services, and
consumables.

    Through Performance Benchmark, Heidelberg gives its customers access to a database of
performance data that they can use to compare themselves anonymously against other print
shops and draw important conclusions regarding their performance and efficiency. Since it
has access to machine and pressroom performance data, Heidelberg can use Performance Plus
to offer customers specific proposals for how to improve performance and can provide a
solution package comprising hardware, software, and training that is tailored to the
customer's situation.

    Collaborations combine expertise and accelerate development - Heidelberg joins with
partners at drupa to exhibit pioneering solutions in Duesseldorf and Wiesloch-Walldorf  

    First and foremost, Heidelberg is building on its collaborations. In terms of digital
solutions for the printing industry, Heidelberg is widening its range of offerings with
cooperation partners Ricoh and Fujifilm, so as to meet customer requirements with added
efficiency and speed. The company is combining its expertise with that of its partners to
create one integrated system. The same applies to postpress partnerships with Masterworks
and Polar that are designed to tap into more market segments.

    During the drupa trade fair, Heidelberg will be offering its customers a comprehensive
overview of the digitized future of the printing industry both in Hall 1 in Duesseldorf
and at the Print Media Centers at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site. At its booth in Hall 1,
Heidelberg and its partners will be exhibiting integrated business models for commercial
and packaging printing under the motto "Simply Smart". The focus will be on pioneering
innovations for offset and digital printing, prepress, finishing, the workflow, and the
associated services and consumables.

    The trade fair activities in Wiesloch-Walldorf, meanwhile, will center on the broad
Heidelberg portfolio. They are aimed primarily at customers who want to find out about the
latest innovations, but also have varied needs in terms of productivity, automation, and
capacity requirements.

    For further information about the company and image material, please visit the Press
Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at http://www.heidelberg.com .

       
         
        For further information: 
        Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 
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        Thomas Fichtl 
        Phone: +49-6221-92-67123 
        Fax: +49-6221-92-67129 
        E-Mail: Thomas.Fichtl@heidelberg.com  

     

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ZUK Z1 Goes on Sale in Russia, Preloaded with Cyanogen OS

Partnering with JD Global, ZUK premieres the most cost-effective, high-performance smartphone on the market

MOSCOW, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful launch in Middle East and West Europe, ZUK, a Lenovo company, will release the highly acclaimed Z1 smartphone in Russia. Beginning December 10(th) in cooperation with its exclusive official partner JD Global, the ZUK Z1 will be available at a promotional price of $299 USD. From December 10(th) to 12(th), the ZUK Z1 (available in white or space gray) will be part of a special New Year promotion on JD.ru featuring a special rebate offer of $70 if you get pre-order coupon (Pre-order starts on December 7(th), http://www.jd.ru/ru/act/zuk_z1.html).

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Aimed at tech-savvy people, the ZUK Z1 is tailor-made for power users who spend most of their leisure time on their smartphones. Equipped with the best available hardware, optimized for powerful performance, the Z1 features a 5.5-inch 1080P FHD display, a fingerprint sensor, a long-lasting 4100mAh battery and a stable and speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz processor. With 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, dual SIM dual Standby, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and an 8-megapixel front camera, the ZUK Z1 is the world's first smartphone featuring reversible USB 3.0 Type-C, meaning that it doesn't matter which way you plug it in, and enables 5Gbps data transmission - 10x's faster than USB 2.0.

From a software experience, the ZUK Z1 comes preloaded with the latest Cyanogen OS 12.1, which offers unrivaled customization options, low power consumption, increased security and privacy, and a number of advanced features across camera, audio, dialer, email, and calendar. New in Cyanogen OS 12.1, LiveDisplay intelligently adjusts the brightness and contrast of the screen. Cyanogen also introduces a new browser, delivering search results faster and more securely.

Known to be the most cost-effective, high-performance phone available on the market, the ZUK Z1 is the brainchild of a team of 500 top engineers. It's one of the first smartphones in the world to be developed with the close participation and feedback of its fans since day one.

Since its global launch in August, the ZUK Z1 has gained strong interest from major markets around the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Now ZUK Z1 comes to Russia, partnering with key distributors such as JD Global. ZUK Z1 will be available on JD.ru via JD Collection, a key part of JD Global's business-model, through which the internet-retailer sells certified products from international brands. JD Collection provides its own one-year warranty for all products, 30 day return-policy after receiving the order without claiming the reason and fast-delivery service.

About ZUK

Established in April 2015, ZUK is a Lenovo company focused on innovative internet technologies. A young, vibrant, and energetic brand, ZUK strives to empower the now generation with the most sophisticated technology on-the-go. To discover more, please visit:

ZUK official website: http://www.zuk.com/en
Facebook: @ZUKMobile
Twitter: @ZUKMobile
Instagram: @ZUKMobile

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CONTACT: Elaine Du, +86-135-2087-8056, duyr2@zuk.com

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BARC India Calls for Global RFI's for Digital Measurement

MUMBAI, December 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) [http://www.barcindia.co.in ] India has
issued a global Request for Information (RFI) as it readies itself to expand audience
measurement to the digital space.

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    The move comes in the wake of television becoming a cross-platform medium, available
through a variety of distribution systems, including broadcast, IP, mobile networks and a
growing number of connected screens through which audio-visual content is consumed.

    With the initial focus being on measuring TV viewing habits via BAR-O-Meters through
watermarking technology, BARC India has built a path-breaking audience measurement system
for the Indian television market.

    The RFI stage is limited to understanding the capabilities of online video advertising
and content measurement techniques with regards to panel and census measurement across
video types, devices and platforms. After gathering this information, BARC India will
issue a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) that is realistic in its scope.

    BARC India aims to measure all forms of online video advertising, including ad breaks
in live streams, pre-roll and mid-roll videos, and targeted/addressable advertising linked
to the content on broadcaster sites or social media or any other website/apps.

    In the RFI, applicants need to outline:

    - How their offerings work
- What types of video, devices and platforms the company is able to measure
- At what level of detail
- Whether the approach requires third party action (e.g. tagging, encoding or API)

    Interested parties can send their interests to digitalrfi@barcindia.co.in before 24
December, 2015 and the final solution draft needs to be submitted to BARC India by 22nd
January 2016.

    "At BARC India, our aim is to continually evolve in a way that suits the ever-changing
content viewing habits. After rolling out the television viewership measurement in the
country, we are now ready to take the next leap, that of measuring digital viewing," said
BARC India CEO Partho Dasgupta.

            For further queries please contact:  

         
        Mr. Partho Dasgupta 
        CEO, BARC India 
        partho.dasgupta@barcindia.co.in  
        91-22-49226611

         
        Ms. Seema Singh 
        Sr. Manager - PR & Communications 
        seema.singh@barcindia.co.in  
        91-9702333354 

     

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Plobal Apps Launches Platform Enabling SMBs to Build Affordable, Powerful Apps

PUNE, India, December 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Plobal Apps, a DIY Apps Startup, Launches its new Mobile App Development Platform for
SMBs 

    With the vision of tapping into the highly potent app market in India, Plobal Apps
today announced the launch of its Do It Yourself (DIY) mobile app development platform.

    Today, not just startups but most of the established names in the retail industry are
also looking to build a strong mobile presence to cater to the needs of customers who are
increasingly going mobile. However, developing an app can be expensive and often involves
a lot of time. Plobal Apps promises to revolutionize the app building process by providing
its customers an app in as less as 5 minutes. The entire concept revolves around the
essence of DIY - Do It Yourself, which enables technology experts as well as non-techies
to create their own apps in a few simple steps. Plobal Apps has already helped more than
500 businesses across industries like hospitality, entertainment, and lifestyle, to build
and launch their mobile apps.

    India, a highly diverse and dynamic market, sees many SMBs coming up every day. To add
to that, the huge number of already existing SMBs, and you have a scenario where 77% of
the market leaders agree that customers now expect businesses to have a mobile presence.
Approximately 75% of emerging market SMEs surveyed report that mobile has helped them grow
revenue, become more efficient, and be more innovative.

    Plobal Apps also has a channel partner program that enables advertising agencies,
digital marketing agencies, social media agencies and web development companies to create
fully native apps on both Android and iOS mobile platforms for their clients using the
company platform.

    Plobal Apps, one of the fastest growing and most promising M-commerce startups in
India, provides just the right solution with unique features that cater to the needs of
the current market.

    USPs: 

       
        - No technical knowledge or coding skills required
        - Can build and publish apps in under 5 minutes
        - Fully native apps for iOS and Android platforms
        - Extremely affordable pricing plans
        - Platform designed for multiple industries

    Talking about the technology, Atul Poharkar, Co-Founder & CEO, Plobal Apps, said, "We
have built Plobal Apps with a vision of providing quick, affordable and easy app
development solutions to SMBs. Today, every business needs a mobile app and we feel our
platform will help SMBs break the barrier of technology and compete with the biggest names
in the industry. This is a first of its kind attempt in India, as DIY apps industry is at
a very nascent stage here. We look forward to revolutionizing the mobile app space in
India."

    About Plobal Apps:  

    Plobal Apps is India's only technology platform to provide SMBs with mobile apps and
integrated business solutions. It is a two-year-old startup founded by four young
entrepreneurs who set out to create a technology platform with an aim to allow users with
no programming skills to create applications for smartphones.

    The firm is not just committed towards empowering non-tech business owners in the SMB
industry to create an app on their own but also towards providing the quickest and easiest
platform for an app developer to offer app development solutions to their clients.

    Plobal Apps also offers a channel partner program to enable advertising agencies,
digital marketing agencies, social media agencies and web development companies to create
fully native apps on both Android and iOS mobile platforms for their clients using the
company platform.

    For more information, visit: http://www.plobalapps.com

       
         
        For further details, please contact: 

         
        Pallavi Roy  
        E: pallavi.roy@mslgroup.com 
        M: +91-9765773422  
        MSLGROUP, India 

         
        Urvashi Athavale   
        E: urvashi.athavale@mslgroup.com   
        M: +91-8446968920  

     

Plobal Apps

Microchip's new Digital-To-Analog Converters retain settings without power via integrated EEPROM

Low-power, 8-/10-/12-bit, single and dual-channel MCP48FXBXX families with SPI serial interface

BANGKOK, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- [NASDAQ: MCHP] - Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced the expansion of its Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) product line with the MCP48FXBXX families of devices. The six-member MCP48FEBXX DAC family offers integrated EEPROM to save DAC settings at power-down, while the MCP48FVBXX family provides lower-cost alternatives for applications that don't require integrated memory. These low-power, single and dual-channel DACs feature 8, 10 and 12-bit resolution, a SPI serial interface, and are available in 10-pin MSOP packages. Examples of their wide range of applications in the consumer, industrial and automotive markets, among others, include set-point/offset trimming, sensor calibration, instrumentation, and motor control.

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To learn more about Microchip's broad data-converter portfolio, including a series of short, informative videos, visit http://www.microchip.com/Converters-120215a.

"These new MCP48FXBXX DAC families are ideal for portable, consumer and handheld applications that demand low power consumption," said Bryan J. Liddiard, marketing vice president of Microchip's Mixed-Signal and Linear Division. "They are also specified to operate in extended-temperature conditions, making them suitable for many industrial and automotive requirements, as well."

The high integration and unique feature sets of the MCP48FXBXX families offer customers flexibility, power and cost savings while simplifying their design efforts. The integrated EEPROM option enables DAC settings to be restored at power-up and reduces microcontroller overhead, while the various shutdown modes significantly reduce the device current consumption for power-critical applications. Additionally, these devices feature low Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) error to sustain monotonic output and low Integral Nonlinearity (INL) error for better linearity.

Availability

The MCP48FXBXX DAC families are available now for sampling and volume production in 10-pin MSOP packages, in 5,000-unit quantities. For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's website at http://www.microchip.com/DACs-120215a. To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to microchipDIRECT or contact one of Microchip's authorised distribution partners.

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About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:  MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com/Homepage-120215a.

Note: The Microchip name and logo is a registered trademark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

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Daphne Yuen (Microchip): (+852) 2943 5115

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Budgee(TM) The Robot That Is Rocking The World, Is Now Appearing In Homes Near You

Budgee(TM), the Friendly Robot that Follows You and Carries Your Things is now being shipped to consumers and appearing in households all over the world.

WALL, N.J., Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers throughout the world are excitedly receiving the initial shipments of the world's first robot designed to operate within the family home, work and play environments.  Five Elements Robotics announces the official launch of Budgee(TM) the Friendly Robot that Follows You and Carries Your Things.  The concept for Budgee(TM) was born in 2013 when the company created their first prototype of Budgee(TM) which debuted at the RoboBusiness Conference in Santa Clara, CA that year.  At that time and at every event since where successive prototypes have debuted, Budgee(TM) has received an overwhelming response from the media and excited consumers.

Budgee(TM) is a robot that will follow its owner via a transceiver that the owner carries or wears.  Budgee(TM) can carry up to 50lbs, yet it is lightweight (weighing only 22lbs) and portable (Budgee(TM) folds up for easy transportation and storage).  Budgee(TM) is the first robot of its kind to be available to the general public and is among the first robots to usher in the era of robotics.   As such, Budgee(TM) won the Gold American Business Award for Most Innovative Product, 2015 and the Gold Award for New Product in Consumer Electronics, in July of this year.

"As we deliver the robots to our pre-ordered customers we are working closely with them to correct any issues that arise as the robots are introduced to new environments and scenarios in the consumers world, that are not possible to replicate in our lab or on the street", says Five Elements Robotic's CEO Wendy Roberts.  "We are finding that people are coming up with innovative ways to use the robots that we hadn't considered when we were originally developing Budgee(TM). But we are happy and excited to support our customers as they integrate this amazing innovation to enhance and improve their lives."

"In the next few months Five Elements Robotics plans to donate several robots to disabled veterans and others whose stories have touched our hearts and who are in need of Budgee(TM)'s assistance and companionship." says Roberts.

Budgee(TM) is now available at http://www.5erobotics.com for $1599.   

Media Contact: Wendy Roberts, wendy@5erobotics.com, (800) 681-8514

Five Elements Robotics, founded in 2012 by Wendy Roberts, is dedicated to transforming the human robot relationship.  Located in Wall, NJ Five Elements Robotics is focused on developing robots for consumers and commercial applications.

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Switch to Cricket Wireless and Get Instant Discounts on Hot LTE Smartphones this Holiday Season

ATLANTA, Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Cricket Wireless now offers switchers instant discounts on the popular Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, LG G Stylo and ZTE Sonata 2 smartphones*. Offers are available online at http://www.cricketwireless.com and in stores nationwide.

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These new holiday promotions are valid 12/4 - 1/7 and feature:

    --  Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime for $29.99 after $70 instant discount
        (previously $99.99)
    --  LG G Stylo for $49.99 after $100 instant discount (previously $149.99)
    --  ZTE Sonata 2 for $9.99 after $20 instant discount (previously $39.99)
And because more is merrier, the previously announced $100 Cricket Shopping Card** offer for customers that switch to Cricket through Dec. 6 can be combined with this new offer.

"This holiday season, we offer shoppers great reasons to be part of the Cricket experience, one of the best values in no-annual contract wireless and a network that gives our customers more 4G LTE coverage nationwide than T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Sprint and Boost," said Janna Ducich, CMO, Cricket Wireless. "Cricket is offering smartphones people love at prices that keep money in their pocket."

Cricket offers more than just great phones at great prices:

    --  Plans starting at $35/mo after $5 Auto Pay credit
    --  Taxes and fees included in the price of the plans - no surprises
    --  More 4G LTE coverage nationwide than T- Mobile, MetroPCS, Sprint, and
        Boost
    --  Customers on the Smart ($50/mo) and Pro ($60/mo) plans can enjoy calls
        to, from, and within the U.S., Mexico, and Canada*** and unlimited
        international texting from the US to 38 countries at no additional
        charge
Plus, the whole family can celebrate the holiday season by adding eligible lines to their account and saving up to$100/mo with Cricket's Group Save discount ****. The more the merrier.

About the New Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract.  The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 310 million people; easy and affordable plans prices that include taxes and fees - no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About.  To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit http://www.cricketwireless.com. And connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC.  All rights reserved.  Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

*Samsung Galaxy Phone and LG Offers: Ends 1/7/16. New lines only.  Excl. ports from AT&T. First month svc charge due at sale. May not be combined with Grand Prime or LG G Stylo Mail- In Rebate offers.. Activation Fee: Up to $25. Taxes, fees, charges & restr's apply.  See store for offer details

**Cricket Shopping Card:. Ends 12/06/15. While supplies last. After mail-in rebate (w/in 8 wks).  Porting number & 2 qual. plan (min. $40/mo.) svc payments w/in 45 days req'd.  Excludes ports from AT&T. Phone price and tax due at sale. Void in CT, RI, and Miami-Dade County, FL.

***Minimum 50% US usage for each service required. Other restrictions apply.

**** Group Save: Eligible lines of service req'd.  Discount applies to lines 2-5. Price & discount per line varies. Not available with auto pay credit.   

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

Innovation from LG set to change the way Canadians do laundry

LG's new TWIN Wash(TM) now available in Canada

TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ - Today a huge 16-foot LG TWIN Wash(TM) laundry system was unveiled with tremendous fanfare in Toronto's Dundas Square by Martine Forget, star of W Network's Hockey Wives. The giant model of the innovative, new LG TWIN Wash system marks a massive change in how Canadians will do laundry. For the first time ever, it is possible to wash two separate loads at once. The LG TWIN Wash makes this dream a reality by allowing you to do two loads of laundry at the same time by combining a mini pedestal washer, with a large washer up top. The mini SideKick(TM) pedestal washer is perfect for those items that need special attention - small loads, or delicates go in the bottom, while regular loads can be washed up top.

"I love the TWIN Wash because you can wash jeans and delicate baby clothes all at the same time," says Ms. Forget. "Sometimes I feel like I'm constantly doing laundry and being able to do more at once really saves a lot of time. That means more time for the important stuff like having fun with your family."

Don't worry if you are in no rush to buy a new front load laundry machine, the LG SideKick washer (Models WD100C* / WD200C*) can be combined with any of LG's front loading washers purchased after 2009 and is an ideal solution for small, specialized laundry items that require a gentler touch, such as whites, lingerie or baby clothes.

The TWIN Wash main washer (Models WM5000HVA / WM9000HVA) takes clothes washing to a whole new level with LG TurboWash technology. High powered nozzles spray detergent for a more thorough wash, and water particles for the ultimate rinse cycle.

"The LG TWIN Wash System will forever change the way Canadians do laundry, saving loads of time and making it less of a chore," says Valerie Malone, Director of Marketing, LG Canada. "The addition of a mini washer underneath the main washer translates to greater flexibility, convenience and efficiency. It's also another big leap forward in our commitment to using cutting-edge technology and innovative ideas to make life better for consumers around the world."

Convenience-Enhancing Features
LG's new washer-dryer pairs are not just incredibly fast, they're smart, too. The built-in Smart ThinQ(R) technology adds a whole new level of convenience. Custom cycles can be uploaded to the washer, cycle statuses can be monitored via an LG smartphone app and alerts can be sent via Wi-Fi when the cycle is complete.

Ergonomic Design for Easier Washing
The ergonomic design of LG's new TWIN Wash washer-dryer pair (takes convenience to new level. The door is conveniently aligned with the drum's center, positioned 21mm higher than on conventional models. It is also tilted to a more accessible six degree angle, so users don't have to bend over as much to put clothes in or take them out. Visibility with the door closed is also increased and the newly designed sliding detergent box at the top reduces the likelihood of messy detergent spills.

A Great Washer Needs a Great Dryer
LG's advanced Turbo Steam(TM) technology gives a speed boost to the new dryers. When selected, Turbo Steam prevents over-drying by spraying hot steam onto clothes during the drying cycle, which reduces shrinkage, sanitizes the clothes and eliminates even more wrinkles.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 83,000 people working in 119 locations around the world. With 2014 global sales of USD 55.91 billion (KRW 59.04 trillion), LG comprises four business units     Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance & Air Solution, and Vehicle Components     and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company
The LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, air conditioning and air quality systems. The company is creating total solutions for the home with its industry leading core technologies. LG is committed to making life better for consumers around the world by providing thoughtfully designed products, including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, cooking appliances, vacuum cleaners, built-in appliances, air conditioners, air purifiers and dehumidifiers. Collectively, these products deliver enhanced convenience, superb performance, great savings and compelling health benefits. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.

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

Real Madrid's China Tour 2015 Uses iBeacon

Proximity Marketing Generates Social Media Buzz

SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Real Madrid Football Club began their fourth China tour in July 2015, with club president Florentino Perez personally leading all twenty-eight members of their star-studded lineup. As with previous visits, the tour was much anticipated by Real Madrid's China fans. What as different this time was that Real Madrid introduced iBeacon technology to target fans who attended their matches with relevant social media content.

Once fans interacted with the beacon broadcasted content, they could enter into a prize drawing by sharing it on their WeChat or Weibo social media accounts. Fans who did not attend the matches were also able to enter into the prize draw if they had already been following Real Madrid's official social media accounts before the matches. The prize drawing allowed Real Madrid to thank their China fans for their support, while simultaneously generating social media buzz about their China tour matches and maximizing the impact of their visit.

On July 27, Real Madrid and Inter Milan played a friendly match with more than 40,000 in attendance at Guangzhou Tianhe Stadium; on July 30, the club met AC Milan for a friendly at Shanghai stadium, with more than 30,000 in attendance. During the matches, Real Madrid deployed Yunzi beacons (Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 transmitters) to translate thousands of offline interactions with fans into online ones. This O2O interaction also assisted in reaching Real Madrid's fans elsewhere in China through social media shares. The use of iBeacon maximized the impact of Real Madrid's social media prize draw campaign as fans who were present were eager to share with their social networks that they had attended the match, and thus had no qualms about sharing the content to enter into the prize draw. The involvement of these targeted fans contributed to reaching over ten million views of Real Madrid's content on WeChat and Weibo.

Real Madrid Pioneers Use of Beacons in Football Industry

Long-standing giants of international club football Real Madrid introduced first instance of proximity marketing in the footballing world. The introduction of iBeacon now stands as a benchmark case for innovation in the industry.

March 26, Real Madrid Asia Pacific CEO, Luis Fernandez, marketing director Begona Sanz and head of new media Rafael De Los Santos Navarro arrived in China, meeting with Sensoro iBeacon hardware manufacturer and Microsoft Chairman of Emerging Markets to discuss new technology and social media's role in big data digital marketing solutions.

Sensoro worked in depth with Real Madrid's new media team to prepare a digital marketing program for the landing of the football club's July tour. Sensoro was called on to be the first Chinese startup to enter into a digital marketing collaboration with Real Madrid and to provide technical support.

In addition to the social media attention generated by "Shake" actions leading to social media shares, Real Madrid's use of beacons appealed to younger fans eager to interact with new technology trends. As research suggests, new mobile technology trends thrive especially well in China among younger consumers. Real Madrid's willingness to engage in new high-tech marketing methods has provided new frontiers for Real Madrid to extend their influence in the Chinese market.

Real Madrid's Use of iBeacon Reflects Desire to Connect with Fans

During the tour, Real Madrid focused on getting in touch with their fans. Players made an effort to spend more time with their fans during the tour, and the use of social media followed up on the football club's ground efforts. Fans were kept updated on tour news and also given the opportunity to participate in the prize draw during the match times.

"We know who we belong to, we belong to our fans, including the millions of Chinese fans to whom we want to give a sense of belonging. We have the largest following of any football club in the world. The honor is not only carried by us onto the football pitch, but also by generations and generations of fans to come," club president Florentino Perez said at a press conference before the Guangzhou match.

Sensoro provided the Real Madrid tour with WeChat's "Shake" featured enabled technology. From July 27th to 30th Real Madrid played preseason games against Inter Milan and AC Milan respectively, during which time hundreds of beacons were deployed inside the Guangzhou Tianhe and Shanghai Stadiums in the stands and throughout the stadium tunnels. Event posters instructed fans on how to access the iBeacon broadcasted content. During the matches, participation of Real Madrid fans on social media with the iBeacon content spread so rapidly that viewership of the shared content reached over eight million. Much of the interaction took place through Real Madrid's official social media account on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website whose popularity in China rivals that of Facebook and Twitter in other countries.

Fans at the venue were led to open their Bluetooth, then enter into the WeChat "Shake" page, select the "Nearby" option for "Shake", and shake their phones to land on the Real Madrid China tour event page. The event page included various Real Madrid China tour event information made easy to share for participants, who after sharing could in turn enter into the prize draw. The landing page also included a QR code for following the Real Madrid WeChat account, improving the efficiency of sharing actions and the frequency of interaction.

During the matches, Real Madrid Football Club's official Weibo and WeChat accounts simultaneously launched sweepstakes. Football fans participating by sharing the social media content could obtain Real Madrid home shirts signed by all the players, commemorative scarves, and other prizes brought from Spain even without leaving their homes. Fans were excited by the prospect of these valuable gifts, which was Real's way of giving back to their supporters.

Real Madrid fans visibly outnumbered the fans of the opposing team in each match. With an already huge fan base in China, Real Madrid is looking to expand by exerting more of a tangible presence among Chinese soccer fans. The use of iBeacon's precise positioning technology to target their most valuable fans and allow them to seamlessly access the tour's social media content has enabled Real Madrid to accelerate their market influence. Real Madrid sees great potential in the spectator sports market in China and hopes providing a more personal connection to fans will open up the market. The frictionless connection to social media content aided the football club in making the most of their visit to China.

Next High-Tech Wave for the Sports Industry Lies in Accessibility

A year before Real Madrid's 2015 China tour, Sensoro partnered with the Seattle Seahawks NFL team and Starbucks to provide iBeacon technology solutions, breaking the digital divide between Seahawks fans and Starbucks members.

Real Madrid chose iBeacon to expand market penetration and connect more solidly with their existing fan base. Real Madrid also views itself as the world's biggest football club and wants to stay at the forefront of market innovation by employing the latest in technology to reach out to their fans. WeChat's "Shake" feature in Real Madrid's China tour case created a new parallel for the high-tech and sports industries and a new model for sports marketing.

For both Real Madrid and the Seattle Seahawks, proximity marketing solutions provided seamlessly accessible web content directly to vast numbers of interested consumers concentrated within a single area.

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Roam Mobility Launches First Dedicated Wireless Service for Visitors to Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, December 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    International travellers visiting Canada can now get a local SIM card with unlimited
nationwide talk and text, plus 4G LTE data and avoid expensive roaming fees. 

    Roam Mobility, the leading independent provider of roaming service for Canadians,
today announced its newest product - the Canada Travel SIM card, made just for visitors to
Canada.

    The SIM cards come preloaded with plans ranging from 1 to 3 weeks and include
unlimited talk and text, plus 4G LTE data. Just insert a SIM into any unlocked phone,
start the plan when you arrive and enjoy nationwide coverage on Canada's largest LTE
network to save you from expensive roaming charges with no contracts or commitments.

    According to Destination Canada, the country's national tourism organization, travel
to Canada rose 8% from 2014 to 2015, a trend that is expected to continue as the nation's
popularity as a recreational destination increases.

    "More than 17 million international visitors come to Canada every year," says Emir
Aboulhosn, Founder and CEO of Otono. "For many, staying connected in Canada means paying
high fees or being constrained by small data packages or limited minutes. Roam Mobility's
Canada Travel SIM removes those restrictions and delivers the connectivity that today's
travellers need."

    All plans include unlimited Canada nationwide incoming and outgoing calls, unlimited
global text messaging, 500MB of 4G LTE data, plus voice mail, caller ID, call waiting and
hotspot tethering. You also get a dedicated Canadian phone number so that friends and
family in Canada don't have to call long-distance to reach you. All plan prices include
the SIM card for free, and no additional fees to activate or access the network.

    Roam Mobility's Canada Travel SIMs can be ordered online today at roammobility.ca
[http://www.roammobility.ca ], and will be available at retail locations in Canada and
worldwide soon.

    Canada Travel SIM Pricing (all prices in USD):
- 7 Days Talk+Text+Data: $26.95
- 14 Days Talk+Text+Data: $37.95
- 21 Days Talk+Text+Data: $49.95

    About Otono: Based in Vancouver, Canada, Otono is pioneering a new generation of
automated, on-demand wireless services by combining provisioning expertise and
patent-pending technologies. Otono brands include Roam Mobility for USA, Ready SIM, Krew
Mobile, and more. For more information about Otono, visit otono.com [http://www.otono.com
].

    contact press@otono.com

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$199 HERO4 Session is a Game Changer

Capturing Immersive 'WOW' GoPro Footage of your Favorite Activities is Now Easier than Ever

One-Button Simplicity and Waterproof Go-Anywhere Versatility Make Session the Perfect Holiday Gift

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) is making it easier than ever to self-capture and share 'wow' footage of your favorite activities with the newly priced $199 HERO4 Session.  GoPro's smallest and most convenient camera, HERO4 Session is about the size an ice-cube, weighs only 2.6 ounces and features a simple one-button, waterproof design that can go where no smartphone can.  Wearable and gear-mountable, Session is compatible with GoPro's expansive array of more than 30 accessories including helmet, chest, board, bike, gear and pole mounts.  HERO4 Session is Bluetooth and WiFi enabled and captures professional quality wide-angle 1080p60 video and 8MP photos.

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"The waterproof HERO4 Session is so durable and easy to use... it's the perfect way to capture rough-and-tumble family activities this holiday season. From snowball fights to snowboarding, the footage will look so immersive you'll feel like you're reliving the experience," said GoPro's founder and CEO, Nick Woodman. "I'm stoked that for just $199, everyone can GoPro this Holiday season."

HERO4 Session users will enjoy its small, lightweight design and simple one-button control.  Waterproof to 33 feet (10m), Session doesn't require a separate waterhousing which means it's always ready for adventure and captures crisp, clear audio even when used during snow and watersports. Built-in Bluetooth and WiFi enables easy connectivity to the GoPro App, allowing you to use your smartphone to view, edit and share content from your GoPro to social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and more.

The $199 HERO4 Session rounds out an exciting GoPro lineup including the industry leading $499 HERO4 Black and $399 HERO4 Silver.

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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Not Another Fuzzy Golf Head-Cover! Give Your Golfer The Ultimate Stocking-Stuffer

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the ultimate holiday gift for the golfer in your life is not another club, pair of snazzy pants or goofy animal head-covers. What tops their shopping list is bright red, precision-designed and small enough to stuff into the plaid golf sock that's hung by the chimney with care.

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Your golfer will be the envy of his buddies when he shows up for a round with new GAME GOLF LIVE, the world's newest and hottest-selling shot-tracking technology.

GAME GOLF LIVE is packaged in a small device that clips onto your belt and is accompanied by 18 red-hot data-capturing GPS sensors (one for the top of each club + extra). The system is the most revolutionary way to capture all your stats over 18 holes so you can instantly visualize your game, in real-time on your iOS or Android phone.

"Technology has legitimately caught up with the world's oldest sport," exclaimed PGA Professional and U.S. Open Winner, Graeme McDowell.  "Just tag your club to the device and swing. This little device automatically tracks all your data and maps it in 3-D, so you literally see your fairway accuracy, greens-in-regulation, trends and tendencies on approach shots, sand saves, and even scrambling percentages. It's so easy. Play with GAME GOLF LIVE one time, and you'll be hooked."

Through the GAME GOLF LIVE system, golfers can compare themselves to friends and even the best players in the world. New Strokes Gained data compares a player's most recent rounds to a scratch player's rounds to see how many strokes are lost driving, in fairway play, chipping or putting. The system goes one step farther than any other by providing SMART Tips that offer instant access to strengths and weaknesses and where to focus practice time.

GAME GOLF LIVE brings new perspectives and excitement to the game like no other device. "Not only can you see all your data, but you can play for fun and bragging rights against other players," added McDowell. "The system lets you challenge a friend, anywhere in the world, to a virtual skills challenge. You can even challenge me and my buddy, Jim Furyk; then share how you did with family, friends and other GAME GOLFERS through email, Facebook and Twitter. When it's time for a lesson, your coach is able to see your play over time to provide better advice on how to shave strokes off your score."

GAME GOLF LIVE includes a powerful course rangefinder for mapping on Google Maps, Apple Maps and BING Maps. Editing data for accuracy and adding penalties are easy. All playing history and statistics are automatically backed up online. The PGA of America and Golf Channel are partners in the brand.

"When we introduced GAME GOLF, we wanted to give golfers, of all abilities, easy access to the data about their games that was previously only available and used by professionals," said John McGuire, CEO of GAME GOLF. "For less than the cost of adding a new driver to your bag, we're raising the bar, improving your game and increasing your enjoyment on the course."

GAME GOLF LIVE retails for $299 US MSRP and will not require any additional service fees.  GAME GOLF is currently sold in Apple Stores (Europe), Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland; golf specialty shops; on #AmazonLaunchpad; and in more than 800 green grass pro shops worldwide. Integration with Apple Watch, Pebble and Android Wear is coming soon.  For more information or to view videos of GAME GOLF in action, visit GAMEGOLF.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @GAMEGOLF, #GAMEGOLF.   

ABOUT GAME GOLF
GAME GOLF is a wholly-owned trademark of ACTIVE MIND TECHNOLOGY, Inc., a San Francisco based company that is building a data analytics platform for the sports industry. Active Minds' first product was GAME GOLF. The GAME GOLF platform has over 33,000 courses mapped, over 550,000 rounds of golf uploaded in more than 100 countries, and has captured 40 million golf shots. GAME GOLF is permitted under the Rules of Golf by the USGA and R&A for use in competition. It is endorsed by golf Professionals Graeme McDowell, Jim Furyk, Lee Westwood, Chesson Hadley and Sophie Walker. It has been adopted by leading Coaches and Golf Instructors. It is also backed by the PGA of America.

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Quantum Extends StorNext 5 With Advanced Data Management for Multi-Tier Storage and Hybrid Cloud Environments

New StorNext Software Enhances Performance for Demanding Workflows and Enables Integrated Low-Cost, Long-Term Cloud Archives

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) today announced StorNext 5.3, the latest version of its industry-leading scale-out storage platform, providing a range of advanced data management capabilities optimized for demanding workflows. In addition to powering the company's new Xcellis(TM) high-performance workflow storage solution, StorNext 5.3 also supports Quantum's new Q-Cloud(®) Vault service and incorporates end-to-end encryption for all Q-Cloud offerings, enabling StorNext(®) users to take advantage of secure, low-cost public cloud storage for long-term retention and protection of digital assets. Along with Quantum's Artico(TM) NAS archive appliance, also powered by StorNext, these new solutions allow customers to deploy advanced, multi-tier storage architectures that combine on-premise, high-performance storage for the most performance-dependent tasks with off-premise, highly scalable storage for low-cost, long-term archive. StorNext ensures that assets reside in the storage tier that best matches the workflow requirement and maintains complete visibility and accessibility to all assets regardless of physical location.

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The ability to store and manage ever-greater volumes of data, including larger and larger files, is a key challenge today, most notably in meeting requirements for high performance, low cost and quick, easy access. These requirements are particularly evident in highly demanding workflow environments such as video production, intelligence, surveillance and scientific research. Through its focus on multi-tier storage solutions and a unique ability to support hybrid on-premise/off-premise storage all managed by the new StorNext 5.3, Quantum enables users to meet these requirements without having to make trade-offs or compromises among them.

Q-Cloud Vault: Low-Cost, Long-Term Archive in the Cloud
Fully integrated as a tier within workflows powered by StorNext, Q-Cloud Vault provides low-cost, Quantum-managed "cold storage" in the public cloud. Benefits include:

    --  Automated, policy-based data movement to the cloud.
    --  No need for additional hardware, separate applications or programming.
    --  End-to-end encryption -- on the client side, in transit and at rest in
        the cloud.
    --  Full user control of encryption keys and data access.
    --  Straight-forward pricing and billing directly from Quantum.
    --  Quantum world-class service and support.
Q-Cloud Vault incorporates Amazon Glacier storage for lower-cost, long-term data storage and is a complement to Quantum's Q-Cloud Archive(TM) service, which leverages Amazon S3 as a storage tier for more active archive data.

Greater Storage Flexibility and Workflow Efficiency
In addition to powering the new Xcellis and Q-Cloud Vault storage solutions, StorNext 5.3 also gives users of any StorNext-based deployment new options for managing data, including Alternate Store Location, a highly configurable feature that facilitates the automatic copying of files to multiple sites or storage tiers, including on ingest of the data. For example, a video file from a surveillance camera can be copied to high-performance disk storage for on-site analysis and concurrently archived to remote tape or cloud storage for long-term retention and disaster recovery. Then, when the analysis is completed, the file can be deleted from the more expensive on-site storage while the archive copy is preserved without any further action required.

StorNext 5.3 also provides full support for the latest generation of LTO tape systems and devices (LTO-7).

Availability
StorNext 5.3, Xcellis workflow storage and Q-Cloud Vault are all available today. StorNext 5.3 can also be immediately deployed on existing Quantum StorNext Pro(TM) Solutions, StorNext M-Series appliances and Artico NAS archive appliances.

Supporting Quote

Geoff Stedman, Senior Vice President, StorNext Solutions, Quantum
"The ability to manage data in a way that simultaneously meets highly demanding performance, cost and access requirements is essential as users look to maximize the business value of their digital assets. StorNext 5.3 addresses this challenge, powering a range of solutions that integrate on-premise and cloud storage as part of a multi-tier storage strategy and enable seamless movement of data to deliver optimal workflow efficiency and productivity."

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About Quantum
Quantum is a leading expert in scale-out storage, archive and data protection. The company's StorNext 5 platform powers modern high-performance workflows, enabling seamless, real-time collaboration and keeping content readily accessible for future use and re-monetization. More than 100,000 customers have trusted Quantum to address their most demanding content workflow needs, including large government agencies, broadcasters, research institutions and commercial enterprises. With Quantum, customers can Be Certain(TM) they have the end-to-end storage platform they need to manage assets from ingest through finishing and into delivery and long-term preservation. See how at http://www.quantum.com/stornext.

Quantum, the Quantum logo, Be Certain, Artico, Q-Cloud, Q-Cloud Archive, StorNext, StorNext Pro and Xcellis are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement: This press release contains "forward-looking" statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Specifically, but without limitation, statements relating to 1) benefits and value to customers from using Quantum's StorNext 5.3 platform and Q-Cloud Vault service, and 2) customer demand for and Quantum's future revenue from such platform and services, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Quantum on the date hereof. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Quantum's actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. More detailed information about these risk factors are set forth in Quantum's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Risk Factors," in Quantum's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2015 and in Quantum's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2015, especially those risks listed in this section under the headings "Our operating results depend on a limited number of products and on new product introductions, which may not be successful, in which case our business, financial condition and operating results may be materially and adversely affected." Quantum expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Public Relations Contact:
Lea Kozin

Quantum Corp.

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Daily Sacrifice Of "Priceless" Selfies Is A #firstworldproblem -  According To Study By Western Digital

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent consumer study commissioned by Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) and conducted by research firm Vanson Bourne found that having to choose which photo or video to delete to free up storage space, and then regretting doing so, is a bona fide #firstworldproblem.

The study, from a survey of 5,000 consumers across the UK, France, Germany and the United States, analyzes how people create, consume, share and store digital content. Key findings include:

    --  Over 76 percent of respondents aged 16 to 24 delete content to make
        space...and then regret it
    --  The era of digital media has arrived, and the end of the CD is near
    --  Streaming of feature films or TV shows is not taking over from digital
        ownership today
    --  One in four say their digital content is 'priceless', while the rest
        place the average value at approximately $5,500 USD
Sacrificing Content

Despite one in four saying their digital content is 'priceless', sacrificing a picture or video is a regular occurrence. Of those that took the survey:

    --  Nearly one fifth (19 percent) of consumers have deleted a photo or video
        to make room on their device, and regretted this all of the time
    --  This figure is over one quarter (27 percent) when looking at a younger
        group of 16 to 24 year olds
    --  Similarly, 31 percent of the 16 to 24 age group say that they run out of
        space on their smartphones on a weekly basis while 17 percent say this
        is a problem on a daily basis
"Running out of storage space isn't the greatest challenge threatening mankind at the moment, but it's certainly an annoyance for a great many consumers," said Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager of Content Solutions at WD. "Our findings clearly show that consumers are sacrificing precious memories and valuable content to make more space on their devices."

Physical Ownership vs. Digital Ownership

One reason for the daily deletion of content could be the preference of digital forms of media over physical forms of media.

Of the respondents, 48 percent prefer digital versions of music albums compared to 25 percent preferring the hard copy.

    --  The same goes for films with 41 percent of respondents preferring a
        digital copy versus 29 percent for DVD
    --  While streaming is becoming popular, today it's not winning the battle
        over ownership, as for those who prefer digital versions for watching
        feature films, 48 percent prefer digital ownership to 29 percent
        preferring streaming
With an average of five music albums, five feature films and five television shows being downloaded each week by the consumers in the study, it's clear a huge amount of digital media is being consumed.

"Our study shows that 73 percent of consumers still buy technology based on price compared to only 37 percent buy based on features, and we believe this is true for external storage," said Welsh. "However, as consumers continue to be leading more digital lifestyles and are forced to choose between which files to keep or delete, we believe consumers will look for external storage solutions that bring more value with features that help them store, share and backup their digital content from mobile devices and computers."

Storage Needs     

The findings support the notion that there is a disconnect among the majority of consumers over how much digital content they consume and create and how much storage they own and need.

    --  Of those who have personal storage only one in four respondents have
        external storage of 1 TB or more
    --  Yet, 46 percent have 64 GB or less as their total storage or back-up
        capacity on the device they use as their primary means of storing
        content
"Clearly, attitudes towards storage purchasing have not yet caught up with appetites for digital content," Welsh added. "It's incumbent on companies like Western Digital to demonstrate to consumers how products like wireless hard drives, network attached storage and personal clouds can help them quickly and easily manage their digital lives and ensure they never have to delete a precious memory again. We say to consumers, 'keep it coming!'"

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the growth of digital content, the increase in storage capacity necessary to handle such digital content, and the need for storage products to be able to store such digital content from a variety of devices. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent annual report on Form 10-K to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

About Western Digital

Founded in 1970, Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of storage solutions that enable people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. It is a long-time innovator in the storage industry. Western Digital Corporation is responding to changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage products with effective technology deployment, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Its products are marketed under the HGST and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers. Financial and investor information is available on the company's Investor Relations website at investor.wdc.com.

Apps, services, and other features are subject to change based on your location, software version, device model, and third party service providers.

Western Digital, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. As used for storage capacity, one gigabyte = one billion bytes; one terabyte = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

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

President of Estonia Launches HCL's Delivery Centre in Tallinn

NOIDA, India, December 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    HCL Technologies [http://www.hcltech.com ] (HCL), a global IT services provider,
announced that the President of Estonia, Honorable Toomas Hendrik Ilves, today inaugurated
HCL's nearshore centre in Tallinn. This marks the expansion of HCL's operations in the
Baltics region. Located in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, by the Gulf of Finland,
the centre aims to accommodate 100 seats in the next year which will cater to its marquee
customers across Continental Europe. The centre will become a key hub in HCL's global
delivery network and will provide cutting-edge transformational IT services by leveraging
its global best practices.

    HCL strategically chose Tallinn to expand its footprint in the Baltics as the region
offers a highly-skilled talent pool to help the company meet current and future business
needs. The geographic location of Tallinn on the shore of the Baltic Sea, in close
proximity to Finland and Sweden as well as the rest of the Nordic countries allows
convenient access all across Northern Europe and Benelux.

    Viljar Lubi, Ambassador of Estonia to India "Although Sanskrit was taught at the
University of Tartu already back in the 19th century Java, Phyton is the new lingua franca
in India-Estonia relationship. I am very happy that HCL is opening its centre in Tallinn.
I am absolutely convinced that our collaboration in IT has by far the strongest spillover
effect in enhancing the relationship between our two countries. HCL is warmly welcomed in
our family."

    Rahul Singh, President, Financial Services, HCL Technologies said, "We believe in
making investments in strategic locations like Tallinn, where high quality IT talent will
create stronger service delivery for our existing customers. This centre marks the opening
of the ninth delivery centre in Europe which gives us robust network to provide seamless
flow of work for our customers. We are excited to be in Tallinn and look forward to
building on our delivery capabilities and providing greater value to our clients."

    As part of HCL's larger European strategy to accelerate technology innovation and
cater to the demands of customers, HCL will invest in migration, application modernization
and future-ready architecture for digital services. HCL will be delivering a number of
services to its customers from the Tallinn Centre, including Application Development,
Digital and Core Systems Transformation, Legacy Modernization, and Infrastructure
Services.

    Key Facts: 

       
        - HCL started its operations in Europe in 1999
        - HCL is present in 18 European countries with offices in UK, Finland, Sweden, Germany,
          Netherlands, Poland and more
        - HCL houses 21 delivery and innovation centres in Europe
        - HCL employs over 4500+ professionals, and provides transformational work for over 200+
          European customers

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        HCL Technologies 
        Elka Ghudial 
        elka.ghudial@hcl.com 
        +44-7973-567131 
        EmptyBreak:MARKER 
        HCL Technologies 
        Prachi Bhagra 
        Prachi.b@hcl.com  
        +91-9899496771 

     

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Vanguard Integrity Professionals announces the launch of Version 2 Release 2 Security and Compliance Software for IBM's z/OS Security Server

Increased Security for the Enterprise and Cloud environments with over 100 new features and enhancements, significantly increasing system performance

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Integrity Professionals is pleased to announce the launch and immediate availability of Version 2 Release 2 security and compliance software for the IBM z/OS® Security Server®.  This version of Vanguard's Security and Compliance software improves on nearly every aspect of its predecessor for Enterprise, z/OS Security Server and Cloud deployments with a vast array of new features and functionality along with significant performance enhancements optimizing security, administration, governance, and compliance at a time when data security is crucial.

"Vanguard is dedicated to continual improvement of our products and solutions especially when the risk to critical systems is so great for our customers around the globe," said Brian Caskey, Chief Marketing Officer at Vanguard.  "We have added many new advanced security and compliance features to an already high-performance solution.  With the launch of Version 2 Release 2, we continue to prove our commitment to our customers and the security of their Enterprise, z/OS Security Server and Cloud infrastructures by providing the most advanced suite of security solutions available."

Vanguard's latest Version 2 Release 2 Software includes more than 100 new features and enhancements that enable our customers to achieve a higher level of security, a deeper level of control and the ability to respond more rapidly than in the past.  The following list provides a brief sampling of Version 2 Release 2 solution enhancements:

    --  Support for IBM Version 2 Release 2 z/OS Security Server
    --  Vanguard ez/Token(TM) now supports LinOTP and extends to YubiKey and
        OATH tokens
    --  Compare Manager for Users, Groups and Profiles saves time for security
        administrators
    --  New Vanguard Active Alerts(TM) for Library Member Activity, Active
        Alerts for activity against audited tables and New Library Member
        Special Reports
    --  Vanguard Cleanup(TM) and Vanguard Offline(TM) delivers multiple
        performance enhancements, including the elimination of system logger in
        favor of a high-speed collection system
    --  Vanguard adds Command Audit Trail that provides the ability to track
        changes from the z/OS Security Server, capturing changes within the
        database. This will allow authorized users to see who made the last 20
        changes to any RACF profile or SETROPTS settings
    --  Version 2 Release 2 adds support for READ ONLY AUDITOR user attributes
    --  U.S. government agencies utilizing Vanguard ez/Piv Card(TM) can now
        extend their use to z/OS, providing additional multi-factor
        authentication
    --  Vanguard Configuration Manager(TM) now includes an enterprise section
        including Vanguard Best Practices and DB2® Check Lists
    --  Vanguard Configuration Manager(TM) incorporates the current version 6.25
        of the DISA STIGS Check Lists
For a complete description of all enhancements included in the new Vanguard Version 2 Release 2 Security and Compliance Solution, visit http://www.go2vanguard.com.  Current customers with an existing maintenance contract can download the latest version of the Vanguard Software from the Vanguard Customer Zone immediately.  New customers will automatically receive the latest version of software.

About Vanguard Integrity Professionals

Vanguard Integrity Professionals provides enterprise security software and services that solve complex security and regulatory compliance challenges for financial, insurance, healthcare, education, transportation and government agencies around the world. Vanguard provides automated solutions for Audit and Compliance, Operational Security, and Intrusion Management.  The world's largest Financial, Insurance, Government Agencies and Retailers entrust their security to Vanguard Integrity Professionals.  Vanguard is committed to protecting and securing the Cloud, zOS Security Server and Enterprise environments.  Vanguard provides 24/7/365 live customer support from the United States of America.

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Web Site: http://www.go2vanguard.com

Street Fighter® Characters Punch Their Way Into Blood Brothers 2 In Special Limited Time Events

Summon your troops to stop M. Bison from destroying Arnashia!

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A portal from Earth has opened in Arnashia, and Street Fighter(®) characters suddenly find themselves in battle alongside native Arnashians - the "Blood Brothers." But is this strange new link between worlds a threat...or an opportunity? Players will be able to find out beginning today as DeNA unleashes a new update to Blood Brothers 2, the strategic battle RPG available as a free download on the App Store and Google Play.

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Through a new partnership with Capcom, Blood Brothers 2 players and Street Fighter fans alike will now be able to experience the most popular Street Fighter characters reimagined in the world of Blood Brothers 2! Three of the most beloved Street Fighter characters - Ryu, Cammy and M. Bison - debut in the game today, with more to come. Additionally, Tournament Mode, a top fan-requested feature, is now available and allows players to battle head-to-head in weekly bracket-style matches in a quest for global dominance. The first Street Fighter event is currently live until Tuesday, December 8, 11:59pm PST.

"Everyone on the Blood Brothers 2 team are HUGE Street Fighter fans, and we are honored to introduce Capcom's classic characters to the world of Arnashia," said Kazuhiro Kondo, Studio Head at DeNA West. "The fast, dynamic gameplay, and strategic, customized battles of Blood Brothers 2 is a perfect fit for the characters of Street Fighter to dive into, and we can't wait for fans of both worlds to join the fight!"

"We are very excited to see our Street Fighter characters like Ryu, Cammy, and M. Bison cross over into the realm of Blood Brothers 2," said Matt Dahlgren, Director of Marketing at Capcom. "We think our Street Fighter fans will enjoy seeing their favorite fighters in a strategic RPG with a fresh new art style."

Blood Brothers 2 is a strategic battle game with a strong focus on character abilities and evolution. The world is rich with hundreds of characters and multiple variations of each. The story starts with a traditional save-the-world story line, but instantly twists into deep sub plots of loyalty and betrayal. Players get lost in an ancient kingdom filled with dragons, mythic gods, demons, knights, samurai, trolls, and dozens more creatures along their journey.

Blood Brothers 2 is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and on Google Play for Android devices. The Street Fighter content update is currently live in-game.

About DeNA
DeNA (pronounced "D-N-A") is a global Internet company that develops and operates a broad range of mobile and online services including games, e-commerce and other diversified offerings. Founded in 1999, DeNA is headquartered in Tokyo with offices and game development studios across the globe. DeNA Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2432). For more information, visit: dena.com

About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices.  Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Devil May Cry. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo, Korea and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. STREET FIGHTER is a registered trademark of CAPCOM U.S.A., INC. RESIDENT EVIL, MEGA MAN, and DEVIL MAY CRY registered trademarks of CAPCOM CO., LTD. More information about Capcom and its products can be found on the company web site, http://www.capcom.com or http://www.capcom-unity.com.

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The World's Most Famous Facial Hair Gets a Restyle This Christmas

Research reveals that 55 percent of men(1) restyle their facial hair depending on the occasion. With the festive season now upon us, even the most famous of hirsute faces is undergoing a style revamp.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Best known for his bushy white beard, even Santa couldn't resist experimenting with the Braun cruZer6 range to spruce up his look. After all Christmas only comes once a year and, like every man, Santa wants to look his best under the mistletoe.

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A new study of 2,000 Americans commissioned by male grooming range Braun cruZer6 reveals that the seasonal festivities come with the added pressure of not only buying the right gifts but also looking better than ever.

Whether it's for parents, the in-laws or old friends, the survey reports that Christmas Eve is date when U.S. men are most inclined to style their facial hair (75 percent)(2) - and more than half of men (52 percent)(2) surveyed said they will sport a new look for Christmas and New Year's parties.

The Christmas holiday doesn't mark the end of men's ramped up grooming routines, in fact it's an excuse for experimentation for a third of men(2), who said that being off work during the festive break is the perfect excuse for them to test out a new beard style (and just 12 percent(2) will use the time off as an excuse to give up their facial hair grooming all together).

This might well be down to a desire to get lucky under the mistletoe as 35 percent of American women(2) surveyed said their partner would get a talking to if he looked scruffy and unkempt at Christmas, and - despite the hipster beard trend remaining popular with men - 47 percent of women(2) said they would like to kiss well-groomed stubble or a goatee beneath the mistletoe this year.

In an act of 'self-gifting', 41 percent(2) of American women admitted to having themselves in mind when buying their partner a shaver for Christmas to avoid any overly bristly encounters. However, it's not just the ladies who appreciate the benefits of the Braun cruZer6 range: 90 percent(2) of men would keep an electric grooming device given to them as a Christmas gift, rather than return it - making it a safe bet for gifting.

The enthusiasm for these gifts might be down to the issues that men most associate with festive facial fuzz:

    --  42 percent(2) of men said getting bits of food stuck in their facial
        hair is their top inconvenience - and this is sure to increase with the
        seasonal overindulgence
    --  22 percent(2)  find that their beards freeze over in low temperatures -
        although 48 percent of men surveyed said that their beard kept them warm
        during the winter months
    --  18 percent(2) noted that their girlfriends have a bit too much fun
        saying how "Santa" they look during the holiday season
The survey revealed that 52 percent(2) of American men are planning on spending more time on their grooming routine in 2016 than in 2015, so don't wait for Santa to experiment with your style - get the Braun cruZer6 range today, available at retailers nationwide and http://www.Target.com.

For more information or additional images please contact Caroline Foley:  Caroline.Foley@hkstrategies.com; 212-885-0466

Notes to Editors:

About Braun cruZer6
A range of facial and body styling and electrical grooming appliances that includes:

        --  Braun cruzer6 beard&head: With its special click & lock
            functionality, the adjustable comb stays firmly in place allowing
            you to trim your hair to the exact length you desire
        --  Braun cruZer6 precision: Featuring a trimming head with extra-fine
            teeth, this versatile styling tool gives you the freedom of
            customized precision work
        --  Braun cruZer6 body: Offering a 2-in-1 benefit, this cleaver gadget
            can change easily from a trimmer to a shaver at the touch of a
            button - making messy body hair a thing of the past
        --  Braun cruZer6 face: This sleek 3-in-1 shaver, styler and trimmer
            turns any facial hair into a stylish beard, giving you a close
            shave, neat trim or defined edges
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.us.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

(1)P&G study of electric shaver users, November 2013 http://us.pg.com/

(2)Study of 2,444 American adults aged 16+ completed by Ginger Comms in November 2015

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MAZ Launches Wear: A Platform To Create Apps For Apple Watch

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MAZ, the New York City based startup whose platform has powered nearly one thousand mobile and tablet apps for media companies like Forbes, USA Today, Conde Nast, and Pearson, has released a new platform called Wear, which enables any publisher to quickly and easily make their content available on the Apple Watch.

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Unlike many of the early Apple Watch apps which display truncated articles or headlines with few or no visuals, apps created with Wear feature large, high resolution images and the full text of each article to ensure the best possible user experience. By offering fully featured apps, Wear helps publishers keep users engaged no matter which device they choose for consuming content.

"Eight years ago, no one thought we would be reading so much on mobile, and now people are saying the same thing about wearables," said MAZ CEO, Paul Canetti. "Our job is to provide a platform that allows media brands to distribute content via emerging technologies as early as possible. No one wants to miss out on the 'next mobile'."

Following on the heels of another recent MAZ product release, Fusion, a web and magazine hybrid app platform, Wear syncs with Fusion apps to make switching between screens as seamless as possible for end users and publishers alike.

Wear can be seen in action with launch partner brands Star Magazine and National Enquirer, now available for download on the App Store.

Visit http://mazdigital.com/wear for more information.

CONTACT: Shouvik Paul
Phone #: 1-855-MAZ-DIGITAL
Email: hello@mazdigital.com
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ONOS Releases Emu Accelerating Development of SDN and NFV Products and Solutions

ONOS' community kicks into high gear, enhances infrastructure, Apps and frameworks through contributions and use cases

MENLO PARK, Calif., Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --ONOS' community has announced the availability of its latest release of open source SDN Network Operating System (ONOS), Emu, the fifth platform release from ONOS in one year. The rapid development of quarterly releases demonstrates the commitment by the community to expand and evolve ONOS as a viable open source solution that allows partners, collaborators and individuals to build real SDN and NFV products and solutions. ONOS has rapidly evolved to become a platform for service providers to monetize SDN and NFV, while helping vendors and service providers alike to create SDN and NFV solutions leveraging open source and invent new business models. 

Both the community and its contributions are growing rapidly.  ONOS' community contributions include improvements to the platform such as IP Multicast and SDN-IP and key use cases including Central Office Re-Architected as a Data Center (CORD), Packet/Optical, service function chaining (SFC) and support for the Open Platform for NFV Project (OPNFV) and OpenStack.

"The ONOS project continues to accelerate the process of quarterly releases with the participation of the community. The cadence of quarterly releases is becoming a habit and one that is very important for the rapid evolution and long term success of ONOS," said Bill Snow, Vice President of Engineering at ON.Lab. We're very heartened to see the growing contributions from our community for the Emu release and use cases."

Maintaining a rapid quarterly cadence of new iterations has been highly effective for ONOS' open source software development. Adding new features and capabilities is the goal of the virtuous-cycle to deliver platforms that enable solutions and use cases, enriching the platform through feedback from the community. Testament to the strength of the ONOS architecture and its ability to enable real SDN and NFV solutions, the number of collaborators and contributions to ONOS from organizations and people outside of ON.Lab continues to grow.

ONOS' growing list of collaborators that joined in the Emu release includes: ECI, ClearPath Networks and FNLab from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT FNL), whose contributions and expected contributions continue to increase. Collaborators contributions include: ETRI's adaptive flow monitoring; KAIST and SRI's performance improvements for security mode ONOS; KISTI's announcement that they have deployed ONOS in KREONET-S; ECI's work supporting an ONOS use case for multilayer SDN Control of IP and optical layer networks; ClearPath Networks' efforts to integrate Yangforge with ONOS to make it easier to develop services using YANG models; and BUPT FNL is working on porting a debugging application to ONOS that detects routing loops and black holes with more failure detection modules planned for future development.

"When we initially released ONOS, our goal was to provide a solid platform that would act as a base on which ON.Lab, its partners and the community could rapidly develop a number of SDN applications," said Thomas Vachuska, Chief Architect at ON.Lab's ONOS project. "ONOS' growing list of SDN and NFV use cases and solutions is a testament to the robustness of its initial distributed architecture design. Even as we add more features, it continues to provide high availability, scalability, performance, and the rich north- and southbound abstractions required for service provider and mission critical networks."

ONOS' Emu Expanding Capabilities and Advancements
ONOS continues to see significant contributions from its member partners such as Huawei's contributions to support integration with OpenStack and OPNFV's Brahmaputra, Fujitsu's work on the resource reservation subsystem and SK Telecom's work enhancing CORD for the delivery of mobile network use cases moving forward. 

OPNFV and OpenStack - In order to become a controller option with OPNFV's upcoming Brahmaputra release, Emu can integrate with OPNFV and OpenStack to provide an easy pathway to future VNFaaS and NFV management and orchestration capabilities. In addition, SK Telecom is leading a project called Simplified Overlay Networking Architecture (SONA), which will ease deployment of software defined data centers, where they have provided OpenStack Switching and OpenStack interfaces for CORD.

Resource Reservation Subsystem - Fujitsu has contributed a general purpose reservation system to replace the previous ones, supporting a single, consistent interface and semantics for different types of resources. The new subsystem is also more easily extensible to new types of resources that operators may wish to bring under ONOS' control.

IP Multicast - DirecTV continues to contribute to the multicast infrastructure. To support multicast use cases and applications the project created the ONOS Multicast Forwarding Application (MFWD). The multicast apps MFWD and Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) support PIM-SSM Hello and Join/Prune as well as static multicast routes. The ONOS multicast architecture is composed of the following primary components; the Multicast Route Table that maintains Multicast ASM and SSM forwarding state within the ONOS controller, the MulticastForwarding module which responds to live multicast data traffic, the MulticastIntentManager responsible for interacting with the ONOS IntentService which in turn establishes paths through the network.

GUIs - ONOS adds the MFWD CLI and REST APIs that allow external operators and applications to examine and modify the existing MFWD state. The UI adds new archetypes for views as well as a new overlay for Badged nodes and both facilitate the ability to customize the user's view of the network.

Service Function Chaining - Huawei has contributed significant enhancements to the virtual tenant network (VTN) system to enable ONOS to provide Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2, L3...) virtual networks as well as IETF's Service Function Chaining (SFC). New capabilities include a set of new northbound APIs for creating SFC. These include creating port-pairing for virtual functions, port-pair-grouping for load balancing of virtual functions, flow-classifiers (L2, L3 and L4) and port-chains for function chaining. ONOS implemented an SFC control plane in ONOS by creating an SFC Manager that includes classification and forwarding behavior construction.  New L3 features are: east - west bound communication between different subnets for the same as well as different tenants; south-north bound communication including floating IP and device modeling for external traffic; and the ability to do live virtual machine migrations and to add L3 services in the data path.

CORD - CORD brings a new architecture to the CO that began with a residential subscriber PoC at ONS2015 that will become a field trial with AT&T in the first half of 2016. The trial will also add support for mobile and enterprise PoC's in 2016. New Meter and QinQ support enable more QoS and Policing features. Additionally, SK Telecom helped develop initial implementations of infrastructure support for virtual networks and network services for CORD for the delivery of mobile network use cases.

Adaptive Flow Monitoring - Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has added infrastructure upgrades for ONOS to perform adaptive flow monitoring. Monitoring can now be used to debug flows inline. Network traffic monitoring is a fundamental function that can be used to operate and manage a network stably and efficiently. To do this many network management systems require accurate network resource status information in real-time. In order to provide such information in an inexpensive but accurate way, ONOS adds an adaptive flow monitoring subsystem with an efficient sampling algorithm. Selective Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) subsystem in ONOS will be added in future iterations as ONOS plans to develop the subsystem in two phases for its OPEN-TAM functionality subproject.

SDN-IP - is an ONOS application that allows Software Defined Networks to connect to external networks, legacy or software-defined, using the standard Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). It is a key element of ONF's Atrium distribution. The SDN-IP app benefits from the new configuration subsystem announced in Drake by delivering remarkably easy app configuration with Emu enabling reconfiguration of this app at run-time so it can add or remove peers dynamically. Emu also adds default route support in SDN-IP based on the IETF's RFC 4632 standard. In legacy networks, if the router does not have a matchable IP prefix then it will send the packet to the next hop in the default route. Similarly in SDN-IP, if a peer announced a default route then it means that, if you do not know where to route the traffic, you can send it to that peer and it will route the traffic for you. Another benefit of using default route is to reduce the route table size.

Reactive Routing - Reactive routing for SDN-IP can work with and without BGP, however, without BGP it can only handle routing inside local networks. This is due to the situation where reactive routing does not initiate a route discovery process until a route to a new destination is required. It leads to higher latency but delivers lower overhead for slim yet nimble deployments where more is required from fewer hardware resources.

ONOSFW - To deliver ONOS support for OPNFV, ONOS launched the ONOS Framework project (ONOSFW) in the OPNFV open source community. A Virtual Infrastructure Manager (VIM) is a required component used in NFV architecture to manage and control virtualized resources via coordination between OpenStack and the SDN controller. ONOSFW builds the interfaces for ONOS to communicate with OpenStack Neutron's Modular Layer 2 (ML2) plugin, which is a framework allowing OpenStack networking to simultaneously utilize the variety of layer 2 networking technologies found in complex real-world data centers. In terms of functionality, ONOSFW provides VTN, Layer 2, Layer 3 and SFC services in ONOS enabling applications to build tenant-based services on top of ONOS.

Border Gateway Protocols with Link State Distribution (BGP-LS) - On the southbound, Emu adds Border Gateway Protocol with Link State Distribution extension (BGP-LS) as a plug-in to the ONOS controller to collect topology information from the network and make it available to other apps. This topology data can be used by applications such as PCE that can benefit from visibility outside one area or Autonomous System (AS) in order to make better decisions for path computations system-wide.

SDN controllers require complete topology information from the networks they manage to customize them for performance improvements by delivering efficient usage of network resources. In the future, using BGP-LS any app such as PCE or ALTO servers can use new IP topology subsystem to create services for their own use case scenarios. In the southbound, BGP-LS learns all the link state information from IGP in the network, through which it learns the network topology along with the network's traffic engineering parameters.

OTN and Packet Optical Support - ONOS improved the resource reservation API. ECI enhanced ONOS' optical application to support ODU Multiplexing and ODU Cross-Connect services based on OpenFlow (ONF) Optical Transport Protocol Extensions with OCH and ODU Multiplexing with the southbound interfaces based on ONF standards. This enhancement includes support in the creation, deletion and restoration of data paths. The firms are jointly working to deliver ONOS in another packet-optical proof of concept. ECI has successfully demonstrated these features with ONOS over its own optical equipment and this capability will be available to any equipment that supports OpenFlow optical extensions that is using Emu or future versions of ONOS. 

Additional deployments - ONOS has been deployed in additional research and education networks, including KREONET-S, with additions to the AARNET and FIU/AmLight deployments.

About the ONOS project
ONOS is the open source SDN networking operating system for Service Provider networks architected for high performance, scale and availability. ONOS' ecosystem comprises ON.Lab and organizations that are funding and contributing to the ONOS initiative. These include AT&T, NTT Communications, SK Telecom, China Unicom, Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Cisco, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Huawei, Intel and NEC; members who are collaborating and contributing to ONOS include ONF, Infoblox, SRI, Internet2, Happiest Minds, KISTI, KAIST, Kreonet, NAIM, CNIT, Black Duck, Create-Net, Criterion Networks, ETRI, ClearPath Networks, ECI, BUPT FNL and the broader ONOS community. Learn how you can get involved with ONOS at onosproject.org.

ONOS is a Collaborative Project at The Linux Foundation. Linux Foundation Collaborative Projects are independently funded software projects that harness the power of collaborative development to fuel innovation across industries and ecosystems. http://www.linuxfoundation.org

Press Contact
Bob Eastwood, Engage PR for ON.Lab, 510-748-8200 x215, beastwood@engagepr.com

ON.Lab & ONOS Contact
Bill Snow, Vice President of Engineering at ON.Lab, bill@onlab.us

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ON.Lab ONOS project

Web Site: http://onosproject.org

3D Printing on Demand Goes Mainstream

LONDON, December 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    3D printing has already revolutionised manufacturing - and now one e-commerce store is
bringing 3D design on demand to consumers, just in time for Christmas.

    Design My World has a company ethos of "design can be all around us". Now, its latest
move means that 3D printing can be all around us. 3D on demand means customers can quickly
and easily choose a unique and personalised gift, using the latest 3D printing technology
and techniques, and receive it within days.

    The magic of this approach is that no design skills are needed. Instead, the e-tailer
has developed its own unique sliding and morphing tool. This enables anyone, on any device,
to select, modify and customise their preferred gift. All the main 3D printing materials
are available (polymers, metals, ceramics, and composite materials), in a variety of sizes
and colours. And of course, Design My World is available for extra advice on achieving the
best possible results.

    For the launch, Design My World has deliberately selected a range of 3D printed gifts.
These include jewellery and cufflinks, mobile phone cases and coasters. Customers can
choose their preferred material, pattern and colour, and easily place their order. The
plan is to expand the range and launch further options in the near future.

    The company was established in 2006, and is known for its stylish and contemporary
home furnishing, accessories, and funky gifts. "The future is here," explains Dean Hart,
founder. "It has now got to the point where we can offer real-time personalisation and
customisation. The advancement of printing technology also means we can print in many
materials including metals, plastics and rubber. We are at the cutting edge of 3D on
demand."

    This strategy also ensures that prices are highly competitive. There's no need to
start from scratch - Design My World already has the basic designs in place. This enables
customers to build on the foundation, and add their own unique style and taste. This is 3D
on demand - for everyone!

    Established in 2006, Design My World specialises in contemporary lighting including
ceiling lights, pendant lights, table lamps and wall lighting , furniture, contemporary
home accessories and funky gifts by international and local designers.

    Images to go with this press release:

       
         
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        For queries and images please contact Dean Hart: 
        +44-(0)844-357-4508 
        dean@designmyworld.net 
        http://www.designmyworld.net 
        http://www.designmyworld.net/3d-on-demand 

     

Design My World Ltd

"Samurai Smartphone Parade" Video: Walking While Looking at Smartphone Displays is Dangerous Even in the Age of the Samurai

TOKYO, Dec. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (hereinafter DoCoMo) released a unique awareness-raising video, "Samurai Smartphone Parade" on its official YouTube channel on December 1 as part of its campaign to prevent accidents caused by those walking while looking at their smartphone displays and improve their manners.

(URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v?m0Zirt8wI)

(Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201512036151/)

There are a growing number of accidents involving people walking while looking at their smartphone screens in recent years as the use of smartphones has become widespread. Such accidents have become a social problem and media outlets have repeatedly covered such accidents. Troubles caused by walking while looking at smartphone displays have occurred not only in Japan but also all over the world.

Under the circumstances, DoCoMo has produced a unique awareness-raising video, "Samurai Smartphone Parade" as part of its campaign to prevent people from walking while looking at their smartphone displays. The video was released in December when the largest number of traffic accidents occurs throughout the year. The video features samurai accompanying their feudal lord during a trip to and from Edo (currently Tokyo) for sankin-kotai, or a system of "daimyo" lords spending every other year in residence in Edo in a show of their loyalty to the shogunate government. Based on the results of a survey, conducted by Mobile Marketing Data Labo, on the Japanese public's awareness of walking while looking at smartphone screens, the video depicts samurai parading while looking at smartphone displays on the assumption that there were smartphones in the age of samurai.

DoCoMo has continuously conducted awareness-raising campaigns on its website aimed to prevent people from walking while looking at their smartphone displays and through advertisements as well as by holding mobile phone safety seminars and equipping smartphones with functions to prevent customers from using their handsets while walking. DoCoMo is determined to continue making efforts to create an environment in which its customers can safely use their smartphones without worries.

SOURCE  NTT DOCOMO, INC.

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

CONTACT: Wataru Seki, PR office in Tokyo, Material Inc., TEL:+81-3-5459-5490, FAX:+81-3-5459-5491, E-mail: ssp@materialpr.jp;

Oracle Forms 12c and PITSS Come to the UK

LONDON, December 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    With the launch of PITSS UK in Twickenham, Oracle modernisation specialist PITSS will
be even closer to its British customers starting 1st January 2016. An increasing number of
UK customers and a growing demand to modernise their Oracle Forms encouraged German
headquartered PITSS to establish an office in the Greater London area.

    After the recent Oracle Forms 12c announcement many IT managers are faced with the
question of how to effectively upgrade their Oracle Forms to a supported version or to
migrate to a more suitable platform, like Oracle ADF, APEX or mobile devices. With the new
PITSS UK office, British companies can get local expert consulting, analysis, training,
workshops and hands-on support.

    PITSS reports enable in-depth analysis views on Oracle Forms applications identifying
source code complexity, quality metrics, unused programme units/objects, procedural
structures etc., and provide all the essential information to make an educated decision on
the effort involved in any modernisation initiative. As Oracle Gold partner and member of
the Oracle Modernization Alliance (OMA), PITSS provides tailored, tool-based solutions for
upgrades and migrations in automated steps.

    Their proprietary tool PITSS.CON has already been upgraded to the Oracle Forms 12c
platform and is now ready to upgrade and migrate Forms applications of any size.

    Several of the new PITSS UK team are attending the annual UK Oracle User Group Tech15
(UKOUG) event between 7th and 9th December 2015 at the ICC in Birmingham. There will be a
good opportunity to discuss Oracle development technology over a coffee, from Oracle Forms
2.3 through to 12c, ADF and APEX. Whilst at the conference, call +44(0)7785-975854 to
arrange a meeting.

    About PITSS  

    PITSS is the leading provider of software and services for modernising and effectively
managing Oracle applications. The PITSS Group was established in 1999 and has gained
international recognition with over 1,000 customers and a multitude of successful Oracle
projects. PITSS is an Oracle Gold partner and, as a member of the Oracle Modernization
Alliance (OMA), is the only Oracle Forms Migration partner for automated migrations. With
sites in Stuttgart (HQ), Bielefeld (Germany), Twickenham (UK) and Troy (US) as well as
certified international partners, the company successfully provides support for IT
projects of medium-sized companies, large enterprises and public contractors across the
globe.

    http://www.pitss.com

       
         
        Contact:  
        David Brown 
        PITSS UK Ltd. 
        Phone 07785 975854 
        +44(0)1908-440-016 
        dbrown@pitss.com  

     

PITSS UK Limited