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ISSI Expands Audio Portfolio with I2S Class-D Audio Amplifiers

Supports 20W Stereo or 40W Mono with 20 Band Equalizer and Dynamic Range Control

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISSI), a leader in advanced memory and analog IC solutions, continued to grow its audio amplifier portfolio with the release of two high performance Class-D power amplifiers.  The IS31AP2111 and IS31AP2121 are the first I2S Digital Input Class D amplifiers to address the needs of medium-power multimedia applications such as Bluetooth speakers, sound bars, LCD projectors, HDTVs, media docking stations and radio equipment.

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Audio designs employing the IS31AP2111 or IS31AP2121 will benefit from an I2S (Inter-IC Sound) serial bus interface. The I2S interface transfers audio signals in digital format to maintain maximum audio quality when distributed between audio devices. The I2S bus separates clock and serial data signals, resulting in significantly lower jitter and higher noise immunity than analog audio amplifiers.

"ISSI's new I2S input interface devices enable system designers to deliver what consumers have come to expect from high quality personal and home audio solutions. These devices incorporate a host of features to enhance audio quality and reliability at a low cost by simplifying the audio signal chain," stated Ven Shan, VP of Analog Products at ISSI. "The new products will address medium- to high-power audio amplifier needs in consumer, industrial and aftermarket automotive applications."

The IS31AP2111 and IS31AP2121 are 20 Watt power amplifiers with advanced audio processing capabilities, such as 3D surround sound, audio mixing, 20 band equalizer, dynamic range and volume control -- all programmable via an I2C interface.  Both devices operate in a BTL (Bridge-Tied Load) mode, which efficiently doubles the available power to the speaker load.  In BTL operation, there is no need for a DC blocking capacitor between the amplifier and speaker, which saves cost and space, all without power loss even at low frequencies.  In addition, the IS31AP2121 supports 2.1 mode and Parallel Bridge-Tied Load (PBTL) to efficiently deliver even more power (40W) to a 4 ohm speaker load.

The IS31AP2111 and IS31AP2121 have advanced built-in controls for seamless audio operation. Appropriate control signals suppress pop sounds during initial power on/off, power up/down and mute, while also offering a volume fade-in/fade-out design for power down and mute functions. The 3D virtual surround sound technology provides greater separation and depth of voice quality for stereo signals. The devices also have built-in protection circuits including thermal, short-circuit and under-voltage for reliable and robust operation. 

Price and Availability

The IS31AP2111 is available in a thermally enhanced 24 pin eTSSOP type package while the IS31AP2121 is available in a thermally enhanced 48 pin eLQFP type package.  The IS31AP2111 is priced at $1.20 each and the IS31AP2121 is priced at $1.30 each in 1,000 piece quantities.

Speaker Amplifier Devices

ISSI's audio amplifier product family includes Class-D, Class-G, Class-K and Class-AB devices with output power levels from less than 1W up to 40W. The audio product line offers high performance in small packages to save board space, extend battery life and reduce system cost. For more information on ISSI's audio amplifier devices, visit the ISSI Analog products website at http://www.issi.com/US/product-analog-audio-amp.shtml.

About Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.
ISSI is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets high performance integrated circuits for the following key markets: (i) automotive, (ii) communications, (iii) industrial, medical, and military, and (iv) digital consumer. The Company's primary products are high speed and low power SRAM and low, medium, and high density DRAM. The Company also designs and markets NOR flash products and high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits. ISSI is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, China, Europe, Hong Kong, India, and Korea. Visit our web site at http://www.issi.com/

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CONTACT: Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc., Ven Shan, P: 408-969-4622, vshan@issi.com, Aaron Reynoso, P: 408-969-5141, Areynoso@issi.com, Investors, Shelton Group, Leanne Sievers, EVP, P: 949-224-3874, E: lsievers@sheltongroup.com, Matt Kreps, Managing Director, P: 214-272-0073, E: mkreps@sheltongroup.com

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

AGS® Partners with Hostess® to Launch Iconic Twinkie® Brand on its Lucky Play Casino(TM) App

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS® (the "Company"), a leading supplier of Class II and Class III slot machines, as well as specialty table products and social mobile games, announced today that its interactive division ("AGSi") has inked a deal with Hostess® and, in turn, is launching a slot game titled Twinkie® 7's on its successful play-for-fun Lucky Play Casino(TM) app for iOS.

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"The launch of Twinkie 7's is an exciting milestone for AGSi and significantly bolsters our growing library of social casino titles," said Mani Honigstein, General Manager of AGSi.  "Equally exciting is our new partnership with the iconic and beloved Hostess brand, which creates potential for more opportunities in the future. We are confident that Twinkie 7's will not only resonate well with the millennial demographic on social casino channels but also with long-time fans of the classic treats."

Aside from making players really hungry, Twinkie 7's aims to be a whole lot of fun. The game features some of Hostess' most popular treats - Ho Hos®, Sno Balls®, and of course, Twinkies - as bonus symbols. Earning a certain amount of these bonus symbols triggers a Triple Wheel Bonus round, leading to even bigger wins.

This launch comes on the heels of AGS' recent acquisition of RocketPlay, a renowned developer of social casino titles for mobile devices based in San Francisco, CA with a development studio in Tel Aviv, Israel. Since acquiring RocketPlay, which AGS rebranded as AGSi, several of the Company's popular land-based slot titles have been integrated into AGSi's flagship app, Lucky Play Casino, and its recently launched iOS app, Vegas Fever(TM). Among the titles available for play on Lucky Play Casino for iOS are Royal Reels(TM), So Hot(TM), Monkey in the Bank(TM), Golden Panda(TM), and, now, Twinkie 7's.

"Having land-based game content available on social platforms is essential for building brand awareness and enables us to offer tried-and-true games with proven math models," continued Honigstein. "Games like Royal Reels and So Hot have been successful on live casino floors for a long time. That success has translated well in the social space, where our mobile users enjoy the same dynamics that made the land-based games so popular."

Lucky Play Casino is also currently available for Android devices and AGSi has plans to integrate land-based titles onto that platform in the near future. Additionally, the Company is working to release an Android version of Vegas Fever. 

About AGS
AGS is a full-service designer and manufacturer of gaming products for the casino floor. The Company's roots are in the Class II Native American market, and it has recently expanded its product lines to include top performing slot games for the Class III commercial marketplace as well as specialty table game products and social mobile games. Connect with the Company on its corporate website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Hostess
Hostess Brands, LLC is one of the largest packaged food companies focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing fresh baked sweet goods in the United States.  Some of its products include Hostess® Twinkies®, Cup Cakes, Ding Dongs®, Donettes®, HoHos® and Sno balls®.  For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, LLC, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.

For Media Inquiries
AGS
Dan Taylor, Director of Corporate Communications
702-724-1187
d.taylor@PlayAGS.com

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Bluestein Adds Color to the Apple Watch

HEILBRONN, Germany, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestein, the German distribution partner of a goldsmith manufactory located in Croatia, announces the start of their Kickstarter Campaign for the Bluestein Milanaise Wristband for the Apple Watch.

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Their goal is to add color to the Apple watches by producing black, gold and rose gold loops. Bluestein bands have the highest quality stainless steel (316L) and sell for EUR90 less than the identical silver Apple product - for just EUR59.

Bluestein's Brand Manager Steiger on his newest product:

"The Milanaise Wrist Band is currently the most wanted band for the Apple watch and our partner in Croatia is producing the silver Milanaise 24/7 for the accessory market right now. We got a lot of requests for more colors and now we want to fulfill those requests with the help of the Kickstarter community. We will set up a second production line for colors and bring those to our fans and supporters at an affordable price. The retail price after the campaign will be EUR99."

Find out more about Bluestein and their newest gadget at:

Kickstarter Campaign: bit.ly/milanaise
Website: http://www.bluestein.de
Video-Spot: https://youtu.be/FMAVgZh6BBg
Press Folder: http://bit.ly/bluesteinmedia

Contact:

Michael Steiger
Email
+4916096332977

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iomart Invests in Cisco ASR 9912 Routers to Expand Network Capacity

GLASGOW, Scotland, November 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

              Moves Internet Exchange Point out of London for Greater Resilience

    Cloud computing company iomart [http://www.iomart.com ] has made a significant capital
investment in Cisco routing technology to ensure its network can meet the growing demand
for capacity as the growth in Internet traffic continues.

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    iomart has installed two Cisco ASR 9912 Routers to future proof against the high data
demand it expects to be placed on its network by customers, putting it on a par with some
of the big Internet transit carriers. The new routers give iomart four times as much port
density as was previously available. Increasing switch port density boosts network
performance by allowing simultaneous transmissions of data and increasing the bandwidth or
volume of information that can be transferred.

    The Cisco ASR 9912 Routers
[http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/routers/asr-9912-router/index.html ] support 10
line-card slots, with each slot capable of switching up to two Tbps of bi-directional
traffic. In its first phase, the system will support 4+1 fabric cards allowing 550 Gbps of
non-redundant (440 Gbps redundant) switching capacity.

    One router has also been moved out of London to an Internet Exchange point in Slough
to ensure greater resilience for iomart's network in the event of a major incident in the
capital. The network improvement will allow iomart to peer directly with major European
cities without the need to route traffic via London, resulting in reduced Internet latency
on these routes.

    Angus MacSween, CEO of iomart, says: "This is another significant investment by iomart
giving us the big network we need to meet the ever greater data demands of business. It
will give us the capacity to carry huge amounts of traffic out to the Internet from our
data centres. Few hosting companies of our size are making investments like this but we
want our customers to know that it doesn't matter how much video, mobile or file data they
are creating, we can handle it for them."

    The routers also give iomart the ability to absorb much larger amounts of attack data
via its Arbor DDoS Peakflow platform [http://www.iomart.com/network/ddos-protection ] and
deliver clean traffic out to customers without affecting their services.

    Richard McMahon, Group Head of Technical Operations for iomart, said: "It's like
having the latest Ferrari of the Internet world. These routers give us huge capacity and
huge throughput to deliver our hosting services to customers with no risk of network
failure."

    Last year iomart announced it had carried out the first major deployment of Cisco(R)
Dynamic Fabric Automation (DFA) and Bi Directional (BiDi) Transmission technology to turn
its newly expanded data centre in Maidenhead, one of ten it owns and operates in the UK,
into a truly software defined data centre
[http://www.iomart.com/iomarts-software-defined-data-centre ].

    About iomart 

    Award winning cloud company iomart Group PLC (AIM:IOM) enables businesses and
organisations to operate their online data and IT environments safely and securely.
Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, iomart partners with leading vendors such as VMware,
EMC, Microsoft, Amazon, Asigra, Arbor, Cisco and Dell to offer customers a centrally
managed, controlled and completely agnostic set of hybrid, private and public cloud
platforms. By owning a global network and datacentre infrastructure, iomart can support
any customer who wishes to move seamlessly between any and all of these platforms with a
consultative level of knowledge and expertise, delivering cloud services to meet exact
business needs. For more information visit http://www.iomart.com

    @iomart

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CONTACT: Contact: Jane Robertson, PR Manager, jane.robertson@iomart.com, +44-(0)141-931-6400

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Update Includes Ability to Decode Barcodes from PDF Files

Version 4.0 Update Adds PDF Rasterizer to Read 1D and 2D Barcodes from PDFs and Expands Upon Supported 2D Barcode Symbols

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamsoft today announced version 4.0 of its Barcode Reader software development kit (SDK), which has added a PDF rasterizer to decode 1D and 2D barcodes from PDF documents. The updated SDK has also expanded its list of supported barcode symbols.

The expanded barcode symbol support now includes 2D barcode decoding of DATAMATRIX and PDF417 standards. Also, in another update, the .NET version of the SDK will support Visual Studio's® AnyCPU option for enhanced platform integration. These updates build upon other recent updates. This past summer, Dynamsoft added support for decoding barcodes from GIF images in addition to already having support for BMP, JPEG, PNG and TIFF images. The company had also recently optimized the decoding algorithm for reading code128 barcode types, resulting in noticeably improved accuracy of around 10 percent.

"These upgrades continue to expand application reach for our Barcode Reader SDK," said Amy Gu, Vice President of Dynamsoft.  "They build upon an already established simple and intuitive use of APIs to implement barcode reading within just a few lines of code. And this is on top of Windows® and Mac® versions of the SDKs to cover various development environments."

Dynamsoft's Barcode Reader SDK allows application developers to almost instantly embed barcode decoding functionality into their web or desktop applications. It requires just a few lines of code instead of coding hundreds to more than a thousand lines from scratch. This is on top of also needing to spend many more months learning relevant standards. It saves months of development time and costs and also reduces the need for long-term costs and support related to development.

Dynamsoft's Barcode Reader 4.0 provides C, C++, ActiveX / COM and .NET application programming interfaces (API). Once the SDK is integrated in an application, users can decode barcodes from various image file formats or from a PDF document. This also includes from device-independent bitmap (DIB) formats, which can be obtained from cameras or scanners.

Pricing and Availability
Dynamsoft's Barcode Reader 4.0 SDK will be provided with rich code samples. It will be backed by technical support channels that include an online knowledge base, email, chat, phone and more. It will be available for purchase and download from the Dynamsoft website starting Nov. 3, 2015. For web applications, the deployment license starts at $998.75 per production server. For desktop applications, the developer license is $373.75 per developer and requires a run-time license for desktop distributions.

About Dynamsoft Corp.
Founded in 2003, Dynamsoft Corp. provides enterprise-class version control software, TWAIN(TM) software development kits (SDK), barcode reader SDKs, and other document imaging SDKs. The imaging SDKs help today's businesses seeking to migrate from wasteful paper-based workflows to efficient digitized document and records management. Dynamsoft is an associate member of the TWAIN Working Group that develops TWAIN standards. Thousands of customers use Dynamsoft's solutions. Customers include: 3M®; Apple®; EMC®; FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.; Fujitsu®; GE®; H&R Block®; HP®; IBM®, Intel®; InfoSys®; Lockheed Martin®; Olympus®; Philips®; PricewaterhouseCoopers®; Samsung®; Siemens®; Symantec®; Unisys®; Verizon®; and more.  More information is available at http://www.dynamsoft.com.

Note: Whether noted or not, references to certain words may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Dynamsoft Corp.

Dynamsoft Corp.

CONTACT: COMPANY, Rachel Jia, Dynamsoft Corp., 1.604.605.5491, rachel@dynamsoft.com, http://www.dynamsoft.com; or MEDIA, Rafael Larin, Emissary Communications, 1.818.541.9595, rafael@emissarypr.com, http://www.emissarypr.com

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QNAP Announces Fanless HS-251+ With Quad-core Intel Processor, HDMI and Transcoding Acceleration for a Thrilling Audiovisual Experience

TAIPEI, Taiwan, November 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    QNAP(R) Systems Inc. announced the latest addition to its Silent NAS series, HS-251+
with a quad-core Intel(R) Celeron(R) 2.0GHz processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM and powerful
integrated graphics. It supports a wide range of multimedia applications, HDMI
connectivity for local playback, real-time and offline video transcoding and scalability
to accommodate large HD media collections. The silent & modern HS-251+ NAS inherits the
innovative design that won its predecessor the iF Design Award 2014, and perfectly fits
alongside HDTVs, stereos, A/V receivers and games consoles.

    The HS-251+ allows users to connect to an HDTV or an A/V receiver and to use the
HybridDesk Station (HD Station) to enjoy rich multimedia content with the best audiovisual
experience. HD Station features the powerful Kodi(TM) media player that enables users to
enjoy the videos, music and photos stored on their HS-251+, watch YouTube(TM) and surf the
web with the free bundled QNAP remote control or Qremote mobile app.

    Powered by the latest QTS 4.2 operating system, the HS-251+ is easy to set up, manage
and is simple for everyday use. Users can enjoy multimedia, organise and back up files,
synchronise and share files to other devices easily. The HS-251+ also supports excellent
real-time and offline transcoding capabilities as well as streaming photos, music and
videos to different rooms from a single device using Bluetooth(R), USB devices, HDMI, DLNA
(R), Apple TV(R) and Chromecast(TM) as a multi-zone control system. With a wide range of
mobile apps, users can enjoy multimedia, access their data and manage the HS-251+ anytime,
anywhere. Supporting RAID 1 or RAID 0, HS-251+ is scalable by connecting an expansion
enclosure (the 8-bay UX-800P or the 5-bay UX-500P) to provide a total capacity of up to
80TB.

    Stylish, compact set-top box design and supporting up to two 8TB hard drives, the
fanless HS-251+ is the best choice for those looking for a silent NAS, as well as a Home
Theatre PC/NAS combo.

    Key Specifications 

    HS-251+ [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product/model.php?II=197 ]: Set-top design, 2-bay,
Intel(R) Celeron(R) Quad-core 2.0GHz processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM, 3.5" SATA HDD/ SSD,
hot-swappable hard drives, USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x2, Gigabit LAN port x2, HDMI output x1

    Expansion enclosures 

       
        - UX-800P [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product/model.php?II=120 ]
        - UX-500P [https://www.qnap.com/i/uk/product/model.php?II=119 ]

        Hot-swappable 3.5"/2.5" SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s HDD

    Availability 

    The new HS-251+ Silent NAS is now available. For more information of new product and
to see the full QNAP NAS lineup [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/product ], including where to
buy [https://www.qnap.com/i/en/service_map ], please visit http://www.qnap.com.

    About QNAP System Inc. 

    QNAP Systems, Inc., as its brand promise "Quality Network Appliance Provider", aims to
deliver comprehensive offerings of cutting edge network attached storage (NAS) and network
video - recorder (NVR) solutions featured with ease of-use, robust operation, large
storage capacity and trustworthy reliability. QNAP integrates technologies and designs to
bring forth quality products that effectively improve business efficiency on file sharing,
virtualisation applications, storage management and surveillance in the business
environments, as well as enrich entertainment life for home users with the offering of a
fun multimedia centre experience. Headquartered in Taipei, QNAP delivers its solutions to
the global market with nonstop innovation and passion.

QNAP Systems, Inc

CONTACT: Media Contacts: Yo Lun Yen, marketing@qnap.com, Tel: +886-2-2641-2000

Clash of Kings Halloween Update Released - Free to Play Now

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Clash of Kings, one of the highest grossing games in the world, has joined to celebrate the Halloween event with fantastic Halloween update that encourages fighting more monsters for a limited time and make the gaming more intuitive.

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The Clash of Kings Halloween Update is in full swing and added many Halloween-themed features to the free-to-play game, including:

    --  Halloween-themed features in the login and main interfaces
    --  Halloween-themed castle customization: Players can change the outside
        appearance of their castle
    --  Pumpkin Monsters: Players may notice a couple of the Halloween-themed
        monsters in the World Map and fight them to win free Evil Pumpkins
    --  Halloween Candies: Players can collect the Halloween-themed resources in
        the World Map
The Halloween update for Clash of Kings has made the game quite interesting. Players can use the Halloween Candies to feed the Evil Pumpkins and make them into Happy Pumpkins. Then, the Happy Pumpkins can be exchanged for a huge amount of free rewards.

As this update of Clash of Kings is meant for Halloween, the emphasis of the tweak is on encouraging players to defeat more monsters during the spooky holiday. Moreover, many of the game's assets, like loading screens, sounds and buildings, have been altered to match the aesthetic of the holiday. Reportedly, the addition of these new in-game assets might catch the attention of the players as it aims to provide interesting effects when it comes to the totality of the gameplay.

In Clash of Kings, players have the ability to explore a beautifully designed medieval world and stand tall among allies and enemies in one of the most unforgiving PvP battle mechanics this genre has seen. PvE battles are also an integral part of gameplay and, based on players levels, monsters will await a fierce battle with their armies.

The Clash of Kings Halloween Update is available now on Android and iOS devices as an optional add-on for those that would like to get into the spooky spirit. New players can download the game for free now, then start forging alliances, making enemies and working their way up to the throne in the Clash of Kings world.

Contact:

Hyde Hao

Phone Number: +86-10-8280-0116

Email: haoxiuwu@elex-tech.com

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Varentec(TM) Partners with Flex to Manufacture ENGO(TM) Grid-Edge Real-Time Control Devices

Partnership positions Varentec to deliver ENGO devices in high volumes and with world-class quality to help utilities increase their range of energy control and reduce technical losses

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Varentec(TM), a leader in next-generation distributed Volt/VAR control and grid edge management solutions for electric utility distribution systems, today announced that it has selected Flex to manufacture the Varentec ENGO(TM) devices for sale to utilities in U.S. and global markets.

The partnership positions Varentec to rapidly scale production to support broad deployment of ENGO(TM) devices, which in combination with the Varentec GEMS(TM) software platform, helps the industry meet its needs for grid edge Volt/VAR control solutions. These systems can be deployed as complete, stand-alone distribution solutions by large or medium size investor-owned utilities, as well as small municipal utilities and cooperatives. Utilities can implement the technology to serve a variety of business objectives, such as reducing technical losses, implementing energy savings, energy efficiency and demand response solutions, or helping postpone investments in fossil fuel generating capacity, under routine daily operating conditions and in the context of high distributed PV or wind penetration.

"Flex has worked closely with us to help ensure that our ENGO devices will offer uncompromising quality that will support broad customer acceptance of the technology," Dufosse said. "Thanks to Flex's expertise, we have been able to finalize our manufacturing and test processes to ensure that ENGO is an economically viable and a world class quality product compliant with the most stringent quality standards such as ANSI and IEC."

"Flex is proud to be Varentec's manufacturing solutions partner, helping to bring their innovative technology to market," said Scott Graybeal, Senior Vice President of Energy at Flex. "Varentec is a leader in new grid edge technology, and we are excited to support the commercialization of their grid edge control solution."

About Varentec

Varentec(TM) provides innovative solutions for the next generation of power grid control. The Varentec ENGO(TM) devices are deployed on the secondary side of the distribution grid to control voltage and reactive power in real time and eliminate grid edge voltage volatility, even when high numbers of distributed PV solar systems are deployed on a feeder.

ENGO(TM) devices coupled with the GEMS(TM) software platform provide a complete, stand-alone solution to Distribution Utilities. In deployments across the U.S. and Canada, Varentec's technology has achieved unparalleled energy savings of 5% or more through voltage reduction while significantly reducing technical losses.

Varentec(TM), ENGO(TM) and GEMS(TM) are trademarks of Varentec Corporation.

SOURCE  Varentec

Varentec

CONTACT: Erica Cronin, ecronin@varentec.com, (408) 433-9900

DJI Launches Most Powerful Computer Designed for Drones

The new Manifold is a high-performance embedded computer that cuts processing time and optimizes real-time data analysis for drones. Fully compatible with DJI's Matrice 100, the Manifold unlocks the full potential of aerial platforms.

SHENZHEN, China and LONDON, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DJI, the world leader in creative aerial technology, today announced the launch of the DJI Manifold, a high-performance embedded computer designed specifically to fly. Utilizing DJI's Onboard SDK (Software Development Kit), the Manifold is a user-friendly system enabling developers to create more powerful professional applications for use with aerial technology.

"With the Manifold, we are entering a new era of smarter, faster and more powerful aerial platforms. Manifold opens up for aerial and ground technology to intelligently work together to solve complex problems," said Michael Perry, DJI's Director of Strategic Partnerships. "We are excited to see what applications our developer community will come up with for this new platform."

The Manifold is compatible with third-party sensors and enables developers to connect a wide variety of devices such as infrared cameras, atmospheric research devices and geographical surveying equipment to the Matrice 100. As the Manifold computer both collects and analyses data in the air, it provides an efficient solution for developers in need of time-sensitive information.

The Manifold runs on Canonical's Ubuntu operating system and supports CUDA, OpenCV and ROS. With a Quad-core ARM Cortex A-15 Processor and a super-fast NVIDIA Kepler-based GPU, the Manifold provides powerful image processing and efficient parallel computing. The processing power of the GPU enables new artificial intelligence applications such as computer vision and deep learning. Equipped with USB, Ethernet, HDMI and a variety of others ports, it enables the use of a wide range of sensors, monitors or interfaces.

"We are excited to be working with DJI, who like us, believe in pushing technology beyond the limits of possibilities and paving the way for creators, makers and developers," said Mark Murphy, Canonical's VP, Devices Sales and Global Alliances.

Ubuntu 14.04, the Long Term Support (LTS) version, will be available on the Manifold, providing support and maintenance for five years from release date. This release comes with support for both multi-touch devices and HiDPI screens. 

The Manifold with Ubuntu 14.04 will be available globally for purchase from the Official DJI Online Store for USD 499 as of today November 2, 2015 and will start shipping on November 15, 2015. More information can be found at https://developer.dji.com/en/manifold/. 

About DJI

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

For more information, visit DJI online: http://www.dji.com

Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DJIGlobal

Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DJIGlobal

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/DJI

SOURCE  DJI

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

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

Magellan Brings Off-Road Navigation Solutions to Auto OEM & Consumer Markets at SEMA 2015

Cloud-Connected Unit Provides Users With The Most Comprehensive Trail Data Base, Enhanced Driver Safety, Ability To Record And Share Trail Data, Augment Community-Enhanced Maps With Personal Notes And Pictures, And More

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan will be featuring its new off-road vehicle navigation solutions for the 4x4 and Powersports vehicle consumer and OEM markets at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada from Nov. 3-6. Designed specifically for the off-roading enthusiast, these navigation solutions deliver detailed 3D maps, over 44,000 vehicle trails and community generated trails, improved driver safety and a superior user experience, all at an exceptional value. The two solutions include the eXplorist TRX7 for consumer markets, and the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) OEM software platform. Both solutions will be demonstrated during the SEMA 2015 show in the Magellan Booth, #91101.

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The OHV navigation solutions allow users to plan, track and save trail rides and add pictures and comments to share with friends, family, or the larger off-road and outdoor communities. And with seamless integration to social media sites such as Twitter, users are able to post their greatest trail adventures.

"Magellan's new off-road vehicle navigation solutions are the most fully-loaded, affordable and purpose-built off-road solutions for adventuring," commented Stig Pedersen, associate vice president of product management for Magellan. "Whether you want to navigate the trails in a 4X4 using its built-in head unit, or want to create your own adventures on an ATV or side-by-side, Magellan has you covered."

The Device
The Magellan eXplorist TRX7 features a weatherproof 7" LCD touchscreen display, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Meeting IP67 standards, this ruggedized device is water and dust proof.  It comes with a Marine-grade pogo-pin mount and Genuine RAM® Rail Mount, ideal for 4x4 vehicles as well as ATV, UTV and side-by-sides.

Magellan designed the TRX7 with a powerful Dual Core Cortex-A9 processor, and 1G Mobile DDR2 memory, running on Android(TM) 4.2, to ensure a fast and smooth off-road navigation experience. In addition, with 16GB onboard memory and a 64GB MicroSD card expansion slot, TRX7 has the storage to accommodate new outdoor maps as they are developed.

Designed for Auto OEMs
Magellan's smartphone driven OEM navigation software is compatible with all major infotainment platforms, including Weblink, CarPlay and Android Auto. The OHV platform can be branded by automotive OEMs so their customers have a consistent experience while planning a trail ride, and in the vehicle.

The Maps
Both OHV navigation solutions come preloaded with over 44,000 trails, making them the most comprehensive outdoor trail maps available for off-road enthusiasts.

Magellan's detailed off-road maps feature:

    --  High resolution 3D Terrain
    --  2D Topo base map & contour elevation lines
    --  National and State Parks and Recreational Vehicle Areas
    --  National and State service roads and trails
    --  Ever expanding crowd-sourced Trails
    --  Food, Gas, Lodging, and General Service POIs
    --  3rd Party Trail Guides
The Magellan off-road vehicle platforms' trail maps are cloud based, dynamic, and will continue to grow and be improved by both Magellan and through crowd-sourced additions from the user community.

Availability and Pricing
The Magellan eXplorist TRX7 will be available in November with an MSRP of $599.99.  The Magellan off-road vehicle navigation platform is available today to OEM manufacturers.  Additional information about Magellan's navigation products is available at http://www.magellangps.com.

About Magellan
Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, MiTAC Digital Corporation, manufacturer of the Magellan (http://www.magellangps.com) brand of portable GPS navigation devices, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation. Magellan, the industry leader for innovative GPS navigation devices since 1986, globally markets award-winning products in multiple categories including auto, RV, commercial, outdoor, fitness and mobile. Continuing its spirit of innovation, Magellan is developing new cloud-based technologies, wearables, OEM and B-to-B solutions to meet the changing needs of today's consumers.

Follow Magellan on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Media Contact:
Andrew Wille & Rita Lee

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magellan@copernio.com

714.891.3660

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Shark Tank's Most Successful Inventor Crowdfunding New Wearable That'll Ensure You Never Get Caught With Your Pants Down Again

PHILADELPHIA, October 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Founder of Scrub Daddy, Aaron Krause, launches Kickstarter campaign for a belt that
will charge your things, in collaboration with award-winning British creator of the Nifty
MiniDrive, Piers Ridyard 

    Aiming to address the 21st century fear that you will run out of power on your
portable devices, the dynamic trans-Atlantic inventor-entrepreneur duo of Krause (Founding
CEO of Scrub Daddy [https://scrubdaddy.com ] in the US) and Ridyard (Founding CEO of Nifty
[http://minidrive.bynifty.com ] in the UK) have joined forces to create the innovative
wearable tech house Ion Tech Wear (ITW). Their first product, which reduces - rather than
adds to - the number of gadgets we have to carry around with us, launches on Kickstarter
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iontechwear/the-ion-belt-sleek-safe-and-stylish-portable-charg ]
today.

    Introducing the Ion Belt: a patented wearable device that safely and invisibly packs
+/- 1.5 charges (3,000mAh) of mobile phone power into a belt you can wear every day. With
its proprietary Encapsulpak(TM) technology, Krause and Ridyard have created a
revolutionary new way to ensure the safety of lithium ion batteries while being worn on a
person's body. No more bulky and easy to forget battery packs and chargers. Just don't
forget your pants!

    This handsome upgrade to your simple waist belt is compatible with almost any
rechargeable device and boasts a speedy 1.5 hours full charge/discharge time. Designed to
make life as simple as possible, the Ion Belt has a USB plug built right into its fine
leather, so users can charge their devices straight from their pockets - anytime,
anywhere. The buckle also has a low-profile USB plug built into it, so that charging the
belt is as easy as charging a phone. Simply plug the belt into a wall adapter or laptop -
no cord needed!

    Krause shot to fame when he appeared on ABC's Shark Tank with his invention Scrub
Daddy, which received investment from business mogul Lori Greiner and quickly became the
show's biggest success story.  Soon after, Krause had a vision for the Ion Belt when he
ran out of power while on a crucial business call. In January of this year, Ridyard
launched the luxury XOO smartphone-charging belt on the London catwalk getting Krause's
attention and the two decided to found a startup dedicated to making beautifully designed
wearable technology accessible to all.  

    The Ion Belt is available for pre-order
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iontechwear/the-ion-belt-sleek-safe-and-stylish-portable-charg ]
on Kickstarter for just $99 and will ship to backers of the project in June
2016.

    Co-founder of Ion Tech Wear, Aaron Krause said: 

    "After I lost a crucially important business call, I found myself carrying a bulky
external charger with me at all times because the battery on my phone would drain so
quickly. Then it hit me! I simply need to integrate charging technology into something I
already wear - I thought: 'How about a belt?' After endless tinkering and hundreds of
design iterations, the Ion Belt was born to solve phone battery problems for good."

    About ITW  

    ITW was founded by a desire to make life-enhancing wearable technology affordable for
all. Driven by a passion for problem-solving and creative design, ITW intends to use its
patented belt technology as the cornerstone of a ground-breaking wearables business.

    In addition to Aaron Krause and Piers Ridyard, ITW has a dedicated and highly
experienced team - all of whom have either run their own successful startup or worked at
one - with backgrounds ranging from product development, law, accountancy and asset
management to logistics and graphic design.

    Notes to Editors:

    Aaron Krause and Piers Ridyard are available for interview on request and subject to
availability. For further information, please contact
Alex Adams:
alex@iontechwear.com or +19175353956.

    Media assets are available here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hecsv2ifcailshj/AADUHdOB5G3aXHNlk5HBE3w8a?dl=0 ].

Ion Tech Wear

Talyst Exhibits at Ontario Hospital Association's HealthAchieve Conference

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Talyst, a market leader in pharmacy automation and medication management solutions will be exhibiting at the 2015 HealthAchieve Conference and Exhibition in Toronto, ON, November 2 - 4. The company will be showcasing its acute care pharmacy automation solutions as a part of the HIT Healthcare exhibition space.   

Talyst will be displaying two pharmacy automation products at HealthAchieve, both new products for the Canadian market. InSite® 300 is the next generation oral solid packager designed and built to integrate easily with your pharmacy operations to provide fully automated unit-dose or multi-dose oral solid packaging. The InSite 300's patented canister design revolutionizes canister management and allows canister configuration within minutes in the pharmacy, drastically reducing pharmacy fill time.

Also on display will be AutoVault® Mini, an economical and space saving storage system providing controlled access and secure management of medications, including controlled substances. The modern and simple touchscreen interface streamlines workflow to safely manage your inventory and has extensive controlled substance reporting to help you meet regulatory requirements.

"We are excited to debut the InSite 300 and the AutoVault Mini to the Canadian market at HealthAchieve," said Scott Starke, General Manager of Talyst's Acute Care business unit. "After more than a decade of success in the U.S. market, HIT Healthcare is the perfect partner to assist us in bringing our products to hospital pharmacies across Canada," Starke added.

Talyst's AutoPharm® Enterprise, a powerful software platform that provides enterprise-wide medication management across your entire health system to offer greater inventory control, enhanced workflow efficiency, and improved patient safety will also be presented. The solution provides a complete view of purchasing, dispensing and productivity data ensuring inventory and drug shortages are more effectively managed.

To learn more about our products and solutions, visit Talyst at the HIT Healthcare booth #1602. For information about HealthAchieve, please visit http://www.healthachieve.com.

About Talyst
Talyst is a leader in pharmacy automation hardware and software solutions. Our products provide enterprise-wide medication management across your entire health system to offer greater inventory control, enhanced workflow efficiency, and improved patient safety. As of 2015, Talyst has installed automated solutions in more than 500 integrated healthcare systems, acute-care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and correctional institutions. We offer a powerful software platform with a suite of hardware components to meet your enterprise-wide needs. Follow us on Twitter @Talyst_Inc or visit us at http://www.talyst.com.

SOURCE  Talyst

Talyst

CONTACT: Michael Blondin, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations, 425.289.5732

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

Talyst Exhibits at Ontario Hospital Association's HealthAchieve Conference

KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 30, 2015 /CNW/ -- Talyst, a market leader in pharmacy automation and medication management solutions will be exhibiting at the 2015 HealthAchieve Conference and Exhibition in Toronto, ON, November 2 - 4. The company will be showcasing its acute care pharmacy automation solutions as a part of the HIT Healthcare exhibition space.   

Talyst will be displaying two pharmacy automation products at HealthAchieve, both new products for the Canadian market. InSite® 300 is the next generation oral solid packager designed and built to integrate easily with your pharmacy operations to provide fully automated unit-dose or multi-dose oral solid packaging. The InSite 300's patented canister design revolutionizes canister management and allows canister configuration within minutes in the pharmacy, drastically reducing pharmacy fill time.

Also on display will be AutoVault® Mini, an economical and space saving storage system providing controlled access and secure management of medications, including controlled substances. The modern and simple touchscreen interface streamlines workflow to safely manage your inventory and has extensive controlled substance reporting to help you meet regulatory requirements.

"We are excited to debut the InSite 300 and the AutoVault Mini to the Canadian market at HealthAchieve," said Scott Starke, General Manager of Talyst's Acute Care business unit. "After more than a decade of success in the U.S. market, HIT Healthcare is the perfect partner to assist us in bringing our products to hospital pharmacies across Canada," Starke added.

Talyst's AutoPharm® Enterprise, a powerful software platform that provides enterprise-wide medication management across your entire health system to offer greater inventory control, enhanced workflow efficiency, and improved patient safety will also be presented. The solution provides a complete view of purchasing, dispensing and productivity data ensuring inventory and drug shortages are more effectively managed.

To learn more about our products and solutions, visit Talyst at the HIT Healthcare booth #1602. For information about HealthAchieve, please visit http://www.healthachieve.com.

About Talyst
Talyst is a leader in pharmacy automation hardware and software solutions. Our products provide enterprise-wide medication management across your entire health system to offer greater inventory control, enhanced workflow efficiency, and improved patient safety. As of 2015, Talyst has installed automated solutions in more than 500 integrated healthcare systems, acute-care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and correctional institutions. We offer a powerful software platform with a suite of hardware components to meet your enterprise-wide needs. Follow us on Twitter @Talyst_Inc or visit us at http://www.talyst.com.

SOURCE  Talyst

Talyst

CONTACT: Michael Blondin, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations, 425.289.5732

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

Shark Tank's Most Successful Inventor Crowdfunding New Wearable That'll Ensure You Never Get Caught With Your Pants Down Again

PHILADELPHIA, October 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Founder of Scrub Daddy, Aaron Krause, launches Kickstarter campaign for a belt that
will charge your things, in collaboration with award-winning British creator of the Nifty
MiniDrive, Piers Ridyard 

    Aiming to address the 21st century fear that you will run out of power on your
portable devices, the dynamic trans-Atlantic inventor-entrepreneur duo of Krause (Founding
CEO of Scrub Daddy [https://scrubdaddy.com ] in the US) and Ridyard (Founding CEO of Nifty
[http://minidrive.bynifty.com ] in the UK) have joined forces to create the innovative
wearable tech house Ion Tech Wear (ITW). Their first product, which reduces - rather than
adds to - the number of gadgets we have to carry around with us, launches on Kickstarter
[https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/iontechwear ] today.

    Introducing the Ion Belt: a patented wearable device that safely and invisibly packs
+/- 1.5 charges (3,000mAh) of mobile phone power into a belt you can wear every day. With
its proprietary Encapsulpak(TM) technology, Krause and Ridyard have created a
revolutionary new way to ensure the safety of lithium ion batteries while being worn on a
person's body. No more bulky and easy to forget battery packs and chargers. Just don't
forget your pants!

    This handsome upgrade to your simple waist belt is compatible with almost any
rechargeable device and boasts a speedy 1.5 hours full charge/discharge time. Designed to
make life as simple as possible, the Ion Belt has a USB plug built right into its fine
leather, so users can charge their devices straight from their pockets - anytime,
anywhere. The buckle also has a low-profile USB plug built into it, so that charging the
belt is as easy as charging a phone. Simply plug the belt into a wall adapter or laptop -
no cord needed!

    Krause shot to fame when he appeared on ABC's Shark Tank with his invention Scrub
Daddy, which received investment from business mogul Lori Greiner and quickly became the
show's biggest success story.  Soon after, Krause had a vision for the Ion Belt when he
ran out of power while on a crucial business call. In January of this year, Ridyard
launched the luxury XOO smartphone-charging belt on the London catwalk getting Krause's
attention and the two decided to found a startup dedicated to making beautifully designed
wearable technology accessible to all.  

    The Ion Belt is available for pre-order
[https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/iontechwear ] on Kickstarter for just $99 and will
ship to backers of the project in June 2016.

    Co-founder of Ion Tech Wear, Aaron Krause said: 

    "After I lost a crucially important business call, I found myself carrying a bulky
external charger with me at all times because the battery on my phone would drain so
quickly. Then it hit me! I simply need to integrate charging technology into something I
already wear - I thought: 'How about a belt?' After endless tinkering and hundreds of
design iterations, the Ion Belt was born to solve phone battery problems for good."

    About ITW  

    ITW was founded by a desire to make life-enhancing wearable technology affordable for
all. Driven by a passion for problem-solving and creative design, ITW intends to use its
patented belt technology as the cornerstone of a ground-breaking wearables business.

    In addition to Aaron Krause and Piers Ridyard, ITW has a dedicated and highly
experienced team - all of whom have either run their own successful startup or worked at
one - with backgrounds ranging from product development, law, accountancy and asset
management to logistics and graphic design.

    Notes to Editors:

    Aaron Krause and Piers Ridyard are available for interview on request and subject to
availability. For further information, please contact
Alex Adams:
alex@iontechwear.com or +19175353956.

    Media assets are available here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hecsv2ifcailshj/AADUHdOB5G3aXHNlk5HBE3w8a?dl=0 ].

Ion Tech Wear

Meet Lapa 2

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years in the making, the team at Lapa Studios Ltd. is proud to announce the release of Lapa 2: the second generation of their revolutionary Bluetooth object finder.

Lapa Studios has taken every bit of feedback from the users of the original Lapa and built a product that keeps up with anyone and never lets them down. To this end, Lapa 2 introduces a series of new features:

    --  A new SafetyMode, optimised for kids and pets, that promptly alerts
        users if Lapa moves away
    --  Replaceable battery  that lasts an entire year
    --  Waterproof, submersible up to 3 meters
    --  Shock resistant, built in plastic and rubber
    --  3x louder ringtone, up to 90db, with a bright LED
    --  A dedicated "Call your phone" button
    --  New social features and Facebook integration
    --  A "contact owner" feature, that calls users attention to lost Lapas so
        they can be directly returned to their owners
    --  New accessories for children and pets
Lapa 2 is being crowdfunded and can be pre-ordered at Indiegogo with a 30% discount and shipping in time for Christmas. The Lapa App is free and available on Apple Store and Google Play Store. More information and pictures can be found  on our website.

Excited for the launch, Lapa's CEO, João Lobato Oliveira, explains, "Lapa 2 is the only product that combines a flawless performance, social features, durability and a replaceable battery. This means users can truly rely on it and live their life without worries."

About Lapa

After two years of research, the original Lapa has more than 50,000 users. An investment from two sharks on SharkTank has allowed us to materialise the Lapa 2 we envisioned. So far, Lapa 2 has already raised $153,000 from 2,200 buyers in just 22 days on crowdfunding.

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CONTACT: João Lobato Oliveira, +351-934271060

Web Site: http://findlapa.com

Casio's EDIFICE Timepieces Help World Travelers 'Fall Back'

EDIFICE Models Offer Timekeeping Technology that Automatically Updates for Daylight Saving Time

DOVER, N.J., Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on the first Sunday of November each year, and on Sunday, November 1 at 1:59:59 a.m., in complying areas across the country everyone will receive an extra hour in their day. Whether going on a trip overseas or across town, Casio America, Inc., has a variety of timepieces, like the latest EDIFICE EQB-500 which offers Casio's Mobile Link Technology, to help consumers - and especially business travelers - stay in sync with the time change.

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"At Casio, we know our consumers are constantly on the go, and they need a timepiece to keep up with their busy pace - whether it's taking a red-eye coast to coast or jet-setting overseas," said David Johnson, Vice President of Casio's Timepiece Division. "With the EDIFICE EQB-500, we make adjusting for Daylight Saving Time or switching time zones a seamless process so consumers don't miss a beat."

In addition to automatically adjusting for Daylight Saving Time, Casio's Mobile Link Technology allows the EQB-500 and other Bluetooth(®) enabled Edifice Timepieces to connect to a smartphone with just one push of a button. By downloading the CASIO WATCH+ app and connecting to a compatible smartphone via Bluetooth(®) SMART, the watch can access the correct time in its current location and for over 300 cities worldwide. Users also have the capability to switch out the specified home time and world time with the press of a button, as well as correct alarms and other time settings. Other key features include:

    --  Casio's Tough Solar Power
    --  Phone finder function
    --  Water resistance up to 100 meters
    --  Power save feature
The EQB-500 ($380) and other Bluetooth(®) enabled Edifice watches are available now at select retailers nationwide. For more information on Casio's EDIFICE Collection, please visit http://www.Edifice.Casio.com.

About EDIFICE

Casio's EDIFICE collection reflects a distinct sense of style by providing men with features that are ideal for professional and weekend lifestyles. The collection speaks to upwardly, mobile men whose goals lie anywhere from the boardroom to the ballpark. With a variety of aristocratic, sleek styles, Casio's EDIFICE timepieces possess features including multi-layered dials, world time, daily alarms and more. Made with strong, comfortable band materials of resin and stainless steel, each style exudes an attractive, sophisticated look.For additional information on Casio's EDIFICE line of timepieces, please visit http://www.EDIFICE.Casio.com.

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

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CONTACT: Christine Azzolino/Amanda Pecora, Coyne PR, (973) 588-2000, cazzolino@coynepr.com, apecora@coynepr.com; Sue Vander Schans/Alli Colasacco, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, svanderschans@casio.com, acolasacco@casio.com

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

Gameloft Announces the Launch of two of its Successful Franchises for the New Apple TV

PARIS, October 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Gameloft, a leading digital and social game publisher, announces the launch of two of
its most popular franchises, Asphalt and Dungeon Hunter for the new Apple TV.

    Asphalt 8: Airborne and Dungeon Hunter 5 will take full advantage of Apple TV and its
unique capabilities and will offer a never-before-seen gaming experience on television
screens. Thanks to the all-new tvOS operating system and the powerful A8 chip, Asphalt 8:
Airborne and Dungeon Hunter 5 will feature exceptional graphics and sophisticated visual
effects, and will bring new functionalities to the platform. Races in Asphalt 8: Airborne
will be even more heart-pounding thanks to the accelerometer built into the Siri Remote,
allowing players to turn corners at full speed. The integrated Game Center features will
give players the option to sync their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad game progress with their
Apple TV progress and see how far their friends have gone. Asphalt 8: Airborne and Dungeon
Hunter 5 offer a spectacular gaming experience on Apple TV and open up a fun new dimension
for players on their television screens.

    Asphalt 8: Airborne is available now for free from the App Store for Apple TV! Dungeon
Hunter 5 will be available on the App Store for Apple TV next week.

    Many other successful titles for all genres, such as Dragon Mania Legends, Dungeon
Hunter 5, Gangstar Vegas, Modern Combat 5: Blackout, My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic,
Siegefall, Trivial Pursuit & Friends and UNO & Friends will be available in the coming
months on Apple TV.

    About Gameloft: 

    A leading digital and social game publisher, Gameloft(R) has established itself as one
of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital
platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS,
Android(R) and Windows(R) devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates its
own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Order & Chaos, Modern Combat or Dungeon
Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination
Entertainment, Disney(R), Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel(R) and
Ferrari(R).

    Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,000 developers.

    Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft is traded OTC in the US (sponsored Level 1 ADR ticker: GLOFY).

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

     

Gameloft

Huawei Unveils Its OceanStor Flash Strategy to Accelerate Flash Memory Adoption in Data Centres Across Europe

LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today launched its OceanStor Flash Strategy in Europe, with the aim of widening the adoption of flash memory in data centres, and helping customers step into an "all-flash" era where high performance and excellent reliability are the norm.

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Huawei has developed its strategy to intensify work with its partners in the industry supply chain, producing innovative flash controllers, media chips and new enterprise storage systems based on "all-flash" technology. The launch of the OceanStor Flash Strategy took place at the Media Day, held in conjunction with the Huawei CIO Forum and Network Congress taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, today and tomorrow.

The core of the strategy sees Huawei integrating solid-state drives (SSDs) into its storage products sold throughout Europe, following its launch in China at the beginning of September. Equivalent to 15K RPM SAS disks in price, SSDs can bring more benefits for customers for the same budget and improve critical service performance fivefold, while effectively mitigating the impact of the environment on disk arrays.

Huawei signed its first collaboration agreement under the new strategy with flash memory provider Micron at the 2015 Huawei Cloud Congress in Shanghai in September, with a view to producing innovative technologies to expand the adoption of SSD flash memory in data centres.

"The move to integrate flash memory in data storage will deliver optimal user experience and low power consumption. It is well suited to customers' business needs now and in the future, and is a vital tool in addressing the challenges of Big Data," commented Yuan Yaun, CTO of Huawei IT Solutions Sales in Western Europe. "Cooperation with Micron in the flash memory area is another shining example of Huawei's long-term commitment to building a sustainable ecosystem for partners within the industry chain, and jointly developing industry-specific product solutions."

Compared with conventional enterprise storage vendors, Huawei employs "future-proof" software architecture, allowing Huawei to move rapidly when researching and developing storage products in line with emerging data application trends. Huawei also seeks to combine the wisdom and knowledge of multiple parties in the supply chain to develop truly unique solutions, rather than simply following the technological trends of the moment and the leadership of others.

"We cannot achieve innovation by ourselves. Everything we have created, obtained, and achieved would not be possible without the joint efforts of our partners and the unflinching trust of our customers," added Mr Yuan. "As the IT industry becomes open and free, and the IT market continues to grow, Huawei looks forwards to teaming up with partners to build application solutions oriented to end systems, and to continuously improving the level of industrial technology and innovation needed while meeting its long-term commitments."

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to enrich life and improve efficiency through a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei's 170 000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.

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The new Amerlux Stellina creates the shape of light to come

OAKLAND, N.J., Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With the introduction of the new Stellina Linear LED, Amerlux takes your light source out of the traditional straight-line format and into an arched realm of new design possibilities. These softly curved fixtures reshape light with innovation, flexibility and quality performance.

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"Our new Stellina family offers clean lines and sleek styling with lighting solutions that express a seamless synthesis of aesthetics, performance, control and energy efficiency," explains Amerlux CEO and President Chuck Campagna. "These LED fixtures will help you reimagine your lighting architecture while maintaining unequaled Amerlux value, high output, efficacy and advanced optics. There is nothing quite like Stellina."

Constructed with a one-piece extruded aluminum housing with die-formed galvanized and cold-rolled steel components, Stellina Linear LED fixtures are very thin at approx. 1.5 inches and are available as a direct pendant, indirect pendant or low bay fixture. Color temperatures include 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K.

Stellina fixtures can be equipped with integrated Enlighted Smart Sensors, the most advanced digital sensors ever designed and engineered with unique, secure data-rich architecture that helps achieve sustainability goals. Intelligent controls are customized for digital photometric, dimming and motion sensing to help management professionals reduce lighting costs by an average of 70 percent, without compromising comfort. The sensors create a seamless, dense data network which collects and communicates detailed information wirelessly on building occupancy and performance, environmental conditions, ambient light levels, temperature, and energy consumption, with the potential to extend savings to HVAC, demand response systems, security, safety, and other space management applications.

Stellina Direct Pendant is ideal for commercial retail and supermarket direct aisle and general lighting applications. Stellina Direct is available in 5 watts per foot (with 20-watt systems) or 10 watts per foot (with 40-watt systems). Offered in Individual housing lengths, including end caps of 49 or 97 inches, continuous rows can also be provided to the nearest foot. Optics include a die-formed high reflectance white powder coat reflector, a flush mounted acrylic snap-in lens, and proprietary batwing optics for vertical light distribution. Optional symmetrical lens are available.

Stellina Indirect Pendant is perfect for commercial and retail indirect ambient lighting applications. Stellina Indirect is available in 5 watts per foot (with 20-watt systems) or 10 watts per foot (with 40-watt systems). Individual housing lengths include end caps in lengths of 56 or 104 inches. Continuous row lengths are available. A die-formed, high reflectance metal reflector optic is standard.

Stellina 22 Low Bay LED Pendant is perfect for case lighting in aisles or general lighting applications. Offered in 10 watts per foot for 20-watt systems, 20 watts per foot for a 40-watt system, and 40 watts per foot for an 80-watt system, individual housing lengths are offered in two-foot or four-foot lengths. Optics include a die-formed high reflectance white powder coat reflector, flush mounted snap-in acrylic lens, and proprietary batwing optics for vertical light distribution.

The fixtures can be mounted using aircraft cable or continuously mounted in a row. All fixtures are offered in standard high reflectance white finishes. Custom finishes are available.

The electronic multi-volt fixtures operate on a power supply with universal voltage (120v-277v) and are dimmable on 0-10V systems for increased energy savings. The luminaires also operate with Lutron Hi-lume dimming systems and DALI drivers.

About Enlighted

Designed to change everything, Enlighted provides the world's most advanced digital sensor and analytics platform for smarter buildings to Fortune 500 companies around the globe. Enlighted was founded in 2009 and has received venture funding from Draper Nexus Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, RockPort Capital Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Intel Capital. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. For more information about Enlighted products, visit enlightedinc.com.

About Amerlux LLC

Amerlux understands the power of light and its connection to both mind and body. The company uses this understanding to create products that deliver real benefits and extraordinary value. Lighting is so much more than just watts and lumens. Amerlux Lighting captivates and motivates, creating unique visual experiences for every environment, worldwide.

A global trailblazer in lighting technology and design, Amerlux understands that the true power of light is not measured in lumens alone, but ultimately in the human responses it creates. Brilliant innovators in brand-new Oakland, N.J., headquarters, the company develops, manufactures, and delivers amazing architectural grade lighting solutions that span virtually every interior and exterior application--and leads the industry in integrated intelligent systems. Let Amerlux change the way you view light.

Contact:
AMERLUX, LLC
178 Bauer Drive
Oakland, New Jersey 07436
http://www.amerlux.com
info@amerlux.com
T 973.882.5010
F 973.882.2605

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The new Amerlux Stellina creates the shape of light to come

OAKLAND, N.J., Oct. 29, 2015 /CNW/ -- With the introduction of the new Stellina Linear LED, Amerlux takes your light source out of the traditional straight-line format and into an arched realm of new design possibilities. These softly curved fixtures reshape light with innovation, flexibility and quality performance.

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"Our new Stellina family offers clean lines and sleek styling with lighting solutions that express a seamless synthesis of aesthetics, performance, control and energy efficiency," explains Amerlux CEO and President Chuck Campagna. "These LED fixtures will help you reimagine your lighting architecture while maintaining unequaled Amerlux value, high output, efficacy and advanced optics. There is nothing quite like Stellina."

Constructed with a one-piece extruded aluminum housing with die-formed galvanized and cold-rolled steel components, Stellina Linear LED fixtures are very thin at approx. 1.5 inches and are available as a direct pendant, indirect pendant or low bay fixture. Color temperatures include 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K.

Stellina fixtures can be equipped with integrated Enlighted Smart Sensors, the most advanced digital sensors ever designed and engineered with unique, secure data-rich architecture that helps achieve sustainability goals. Intelligent controls are customized for digital photometric, dimming and motion sensing to help management professionals reduce lighting costs by an average of 70 percent, without compromising comfort. The sensors create a seamless, dense data network which collects and communicates detailed information wirelessly on building occupancy and performance, environmental conditions, ambient light levels, temperature, and energy consumption, with the potential to extend savings to HVAC, demand response systems, security, safety, and other space management applications.

Stellina Direct Pendant is ideal for commercial retail and supermarket direct aisle and general lighting applications. Stellina Direct is available in 5 watts per foot (with 20-watt systems) or 10 watts per foot (with 40-watt systems). Offered in Individual housing lengths, including end caps of 49 or 97 inches, continuous rows can also be provided to the nearest foot. Optics include a die-formed high reflectance white powder coat reflector, a flush mounted acrylic snap-in lens, and proprietary batwing optics for vertical light distribution. Optional symmetrical lens are available.

Stellina Indirect Pendant is perfect for commercial and retail indirect ambient lighting applications. Stellina Indirect is available in 5 watts per foot (with 20-watt systems) or 10 watts per foot (with 40-watt systems). Individual housing lengths include end caps in lengths of 56 or 104 inches. Continuous row lengths are available. A die-formed, high reflectance metal reflector optic is standard.

Stellina 22 Low Bay LED Pendant is perfect for case lighting in aisles or general lighting applications. Offered in 10 watts per foot for 20-watt systems, 20 watts per foot for a 40-watt system, and 40 watts per foot for an 80-watt system, individual housing lengths are offered in two-foot or four-foot lengths. Optics include a die-formed high reflectance white powder coat reflector, flush mounted snap-in acrylic lens, and proprietary batwing optics for vertical light distribution.

The fixtures can be mounted using aircraft cable or continuously mounted in a row. All fixtures are offered in standard high reflectance white finishes. Custom finishes are available.

The electronic multi-volt fixtures operate on a power supply with universal voltage (120v-277v) and are dimmable on 0-10V systems for increased energy savings. The luminaires also operate with Lutron Hi-lume dimming systems and DALI drivers.

About Enlighted

Designed to change everything, Enlighted provides the world's most advanced digital sensor and analytics platform for smarter buildings to Fortune 500 companies around the globe. Enlighted was founded in 2009 and has received venture funding from Draper Nexus Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, RockPort Capital Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Intel Capital. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. For more information about Enlighted products, visit enlightedinc.com.

About Amerlux LLC

Amerlux understands the power of light and its connection to both mind and body. The company uses this understanding to create products that deliver real benefits and extraordinary value. Lighting is so much more than just watts and lumens. Amerlux Lighting captivates and motivates, creating unique visual experiences for every environment, worldwide.

A global trailblazer in lighting technology and design, Amerlux understands that the true power of light is not measured in lumens alone, but ultimately in the human responses it creates. Brilliant innovators in brand-new Oakland, N.J., headquarters, the company develops, manufactures, and delivers amazing architectural grade lighting solutions that span virtually every interior and exterior application--and leads the industry in integrated intelligent systems. Let Amerlux change the way you view light.

Contact:
AMERLUX, LLC
178 Bauer Drive
Oakland, New Jersey 07436
http://www.amerlux.com
info@amerlux.com
T 973.882.5010
F 973.882.2605

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Panasonic Launches New Japanese-Style Cleansing Tool

Patented technology creates luxurious micro-foam to help clean and purify pores to help reveal smoother, brighter skin

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the debut of a unique Japanese-style 3-in-1 cleansing tool designed with gentle heat and patented micro-foaming technology for luxurious facial cleansing that helps reveal smoother, brighter skin.

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The new Panasonic Micro-Foaming Cleansing Device (EH-XC10-N) is a facial beauty tool that offers three ways to cleanse skin.  The unique Warming Makeup Removal Plate uses dual temperature settings and smoothly glides across skin to help to loosen waxy, hard-to-remove makeup when used with a soothing oil or cream cleanser.  For gentle and thorough facial cleansing, two brush attachments are included: the Japanese-style Soft Bush and the Pore-Targeting Silicone Brush.  The Japanese-Style Soft Brush uses ultra-soft, tapered bristles and rotates 360-degrees, to help cleanse dirt and oil from skin and pores.  The Pore-Targeting Silicone Brush uses a fast rotation and smooth up-and-down movement to provide targeted cleansing, twice weekly, of areas like around the nose or chin. 

The tool's patented technology is designed to agitate a user's favorite foaming cleanser, creating a rich, micro-foam that reaches deep into pores for effective skin cleansing.  This luxurious micro-foam fills the Japanese-style Soft Brush to easily apply cleanser to skin and gently lift away dirt and impurities from pores and skin.

"In traditional Japanese-style skincare, the double cleansing technique gently removes makeup and then purifies the skin," said Corrie Murphy, Vice President, Consumer Marketing and Beauty Merchandising, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company.  "Embracing our Japanese heritage, Panasonic adopted the double cleansing method to help develop this unique all-in-one tool with advanced patented technology to offer a new way to cleanse gently, yet effectively."

The new Micro-Foaming Cleansing Device (MSRP $249.99) is now available for purchase on Panasonic.com and will be available in beauty specialty stores later this year. 

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions including products from VIERA Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness, Personal Care and Dental Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2013 Annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, the Panasonic brand ranked number four, the highest ranked electronics brand in the report.

To learn more about our products, visit http://www.shop.panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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

Following Success in Games Industry, Umbra Evolves the Future of 3D Technology After Securing Millions in New Equity

HELSINKI, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Software company Umbra, a pioneering graphics technology supplier in the game industry, announced today that it has closed a $3.4M Series A round of financing. The investors include Inventure, Lifeline Ventures and Initial Capital as well as prominent angel investors.

Umbra will use the raised capital to further develop technology for streaming and rendering any 3D content on any target device in real time. The company aims to create a new technical standard that provides a solution for displaying the ever increasing 3D content in various industries.

Looking forward, Umbra's evolving technology will solve challenges such as 3D scanning that requires high-performance software to process vast and complex data sets. Advanced 3D scanning creates detailed models out of real life objects like buildings, environments or even complete cities. Future growth areas benefiting from Umbra's innovation include architectural planning, construction engineering, digital maps and simulations.

The demand for efficient 3D visibility solutions is growing rapidly in the market. Companies like Google and Apple are scanning our surroundings into virtual models despite the fact that today's consumer technology cannot visualize such massive data sets. The emerging platforms such as virtual and augmented reality push the envelope even further, demanding staggering frame rates and performance.

Experience in Video Game Industry Drives 3D Innovation

Umbra's new technology is built upon the company's existing 3D visibility solution which increases rendering performance of applications by processing only the content that is visible to the user. The current software has been successfully used to optimize 3D content in AAA video game productions over the last ten years.

"We're expanding our technology to enable storing, streaming and rendering of massive 3D data sets. We already have a functional prototype that will be first released on top of game engines such as Unity and Unreal. Our goal is to make 3D available for everyone in the future," says the company CEO Otso Mäkinen.

In order to revolutionize the future of 3D, Umbra will be hiring a variety of new talents to support the newly funded technology project. Video games remain in Umbra's focus as the key driver for development in the field of interactive graphics.

About Umbra

Umbra has been powering up graphics performance in more than 100 video games during the last 10 years. Clients include internationally renowned game studios that have produced commercially successful AAA productions such as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Batman Arkham Knight, Quantum Break, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Destiny. Umbra is a Helsinki based company that was founded in 2006 by its current owners. Today the company employs a team of specialists working in Finland, United States, Korea, China and Japan. Learn more and download the press kit at http://www.umbra3d.com/about.

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Fierce(TM) XL From ALCATEL ONETOUCH® Lands At Metro PCS In Time For The Holidays, Coming To T-Mobile Later This Winter

Packed with feature-rich experiences, the Fierce XL delivers a powerful smartphone for the value-focused customer

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH, a top five mobile phone manufacturer in North America(1), today announced availability of the Fierce XL(TM) LTE smartphone powered by Android, available at select Metro PCS stores nationwide and online at MetroPCS.com beginning November 2, 2015, and later this winter at T-Mobile. With a standard retail price of $139.00, the Fierce XL delivers the high-quality, value-packed smartphone experience Metro PCS customers have come to expect from ALCATEL ONETOUCH. More than just a large HD display and powerful all-day battery, the Fierce XL also has a few tricks up its sleeves, including enhanced Google Translate and Polaroid camera mode experience integrations.

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"A smartphone has to be more than a respectable list of specs, it has to deliver an engaging and value-focused consumer experience, and this is where Fierce XL delivers," said Jon Maron, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for ALCATEL ONETOUCH. "By bringing the Polaroid camera mode and enhanced Google Translate features easily to the hands of our customers, we've ensured that not only will they get a great quality smartphone in Fierce XL, but that they'll also get awesome experiences for greater value from their smartphone purchase."

"Alcatel has a stellar track record of bringing their A-game when it comes to designing affordable Android smartphones with great specs that our customers want," said Roger Brown, Vice President of Marketing at T-Mobile. "Top it off with the nation's fastest 4G LTE network for both MetroPCS and T-Mobile customers, you've got yourself a recipe for customer satisfaction this holiday season."

Polaroid Photo Editing Software:

In addition to Fierce XL's Auto and HDR photo modes, ALCATEL ONETOUCH has also partnered with Polaroid to bring a unique photo experience to our latest feature-rich smartphone. Easily activated through the phone's photo options, the Polaroid camera mode allows users to instantly apply easy-to-use filters, borders - including the Polaroid Classic Border Logo - and date/location/text tags to their photos. Shots can also be captured in either single, double or multi-shot layouts, so users can go from snapping pics to creating custom layouts to share with their friends and family in a flash.

Google Translate:

Never feel lost with Google's enhanced Translate features found exclusively on Android powered smartphones like Fierce XL. With this, users can instantly translate to or from any of 89 languages(2) simply by speaking, writing or scanning with the Fierce XL camera.

Fierce XL Key Features Include:

    --  5.5-inch HD IPS Display (1280x720 pixels)
    --  1.1GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 210 Quad-Core Processor (MSM 8909)
    --  4G LTE Cat 4 150Mbps (B2/4/12)
    --  Android L 5.1.1 OS
    --  8MP Auto Focus Main Camera with Flash + 2MP Front-Facing Camera
    --  2GB of RAM + 16GB of storage (expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD)
    --  2500mAh battery for up to 12 hours of talk time and 360 hours of standby
        time
    --  Fierce XL will also maximize user value with support for the latest
        mobile technologies including Wi-Fi Calling, HD voice support and VoLTE
For more information on Fierce XL, or to learn more about ALCATEL ONETOUCH, visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.us.

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.us.

(1) According to IDC - WW Mobile Phone Tracker - Q2 2015
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Take DROID Turbo 2, DROID Maxx 2 Where They've Never Gone Before

Waterproof Protection Available For DROID Turbo 2, DROID Maxx 2 At Device Launch

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless exclusives, the powerful Motorola DROID Turbo 2 and DROID Maxx 2 zap crystal clear photos and last through every adventure with over two days of battery life. DROID fans can take these devices almost anywhere with waterproof, drop proof protection from LifeProof, available now.

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The LifeProof FRE for DROID Turbo 2 and DROID Maxx 2 are part of Motorola's M4DE((TM) )program. The M4DE mark carries the promise of the highest quality accessories and best user experience possible.

"LifeProof is known for taking smartphones where they couldn't have gone before, and extending that capability to DROID owners is great for Motorola fans," said LifeProof President and CEO Pete Lindgren. "LifeProof FRE brings DROID Turbo 2 and DROID Maxx 2 waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof protection so you can take it just about anywhere. And, thanks to our partners at Motorola and Verizon, we can deliver ultimate protection the same day the device is available."

LifeProof FRE takes DROID Turbo 2 and DROID Maxx 2 further with four-proof technology that guards against water, dirt, drop and snow. The DROID Turbo 2 case boasts a built-in screen protector to keep the display pristine and the case complements the device's sleek shape, yet withstands drops up to 6.6 feet and survives submersion in up to 6.6 feet of water for an hour.

Make staying connected even easier by pairing FRE with LIFEACTIV accessories. From the dashboard to the handlebars and anywhere in between, LIFEACTIV accessories mount the DROID Turbo 2 simply and seamlessly with the magnetic QuickMount system.

LifeProof FRE for DROID Maxx 2 and DROID Turbo 2 by Motorola are available on lifeproof.com, verizon.com and at Verizon Wireless. For more information, visit lifeproof.com.

LifeProof Resources

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifeproof#

About LifeProof:

LifeProof(®) encourages technology users to unleash the remarkable by taking their smartphone and tablet devices on every adventure regardless of dirt, sand, water, rocks and other environmental hazards. LifeProof premium cases boast four-proof protection for smartphone and tablet devices and provide freedom from environmental constraints. LifeProof is the No. 1-selling waterproof case in the U.S. and is committed to inspiring its customers to live an active, no-limits lifestyle.*

For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com. #LiveLifeProof

*Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 4/2014 - 03/2015

The LifeProof name and LifeProof trademarks are the property of Treefrog Developments, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Alliance Media Holdings Announces Release Of Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams--Director's Cut For Wii U

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance Media Holdings Inc. (Pink Sheets: ADTR), a distributor, developer and publisher of interactive video games and gaming products, announced today that Alliance Digital Media will begin shipping "Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director's Cut," for the Wii U platform, to be on store shelves in early November.   

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director's Cut is a challenging fast-paced platformer with a twist. Dash through tricky levels and transform the whole world at will.  The title combines graphics that pack a visual punch and tight controls with the challenge of retro era platforming. Fluidly morph between two dynamically different dream worlds to solve puzzles and combat grueling enemies and bosses. The game contains multiple DLC packs, namely: The Rise of the Owlverlord expansion and the special Halloween and Christmas levels.

Jay Gelman CEO and Chairman of Alliance said, "We are very excited to begin shipping Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director's Cut, our first title for the Wii U platform. This award-winning series, by Black Forest Games, is ideally suited for play on the Wii U platform."

Andreas Speer, Managing Director of Black Forest Games, added "We echo Alliance's excitement about the shipping of the Wii U boxed version of our Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director's Cut. The availability of this boxed product on Wii U will introduce this popular title to a whole new group of fans in the US."

About Alliance

Alliance Media Holdings Inc., formerly Alliance Distributors Holding Inc., (http://www.alliancemediaholdings.com) is a vertically integrated video game company. Its Alliance Distributors operating division is a full-service wholesale distributor of video games, hardware and accessories, with a special concentration in value video games. Alliance is a licensed publisher for Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Microsoft and Nintendo, and as Alliance Digital Media publishes both originally created and third party licensed games in console, mobile, and PC/Mac formats. Alliance develops both original and third-party video games as Alliance Game Studios (formerly Metaversal Studios).

About Black Forest Games

Founded in 2012, Black Forest Games is an independent game studio focused on high-quality video games. The studio is based in Offenburg, Germany, and currently employs a team of 40 international industry professionals who specialize in building games for all major game platforms. Since their first Kickstarter success Black Forest Games is one of only a few companies that did not only publish their crowd funded game, but published it to all major gaming platforms worldwide.

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Certain statements contained in this press release contain forward-looking statements including without limitation, statements concerning our operations, economic performance, and financial condition. The words "estimate," "believe," "expect," "should" and "anticipate" and other similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements, which are based largely on our current expectations, involve risks and uncertainty. Actual results, events and circumstances (including future performance, results and trends) could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors, risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, risks associated with technological change, competitive factors and general economic conditions, including the related impact on discretionary consumer spending, changes in marketing and distribution strategies by manufacturers, timely development and release of video game products we produce, potential cost overruns in our development of video games, ability to protect our intellectual property rights, potential claims that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of others, market acceptance of games we develop and / or publish, ability to realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions, potential undiscovered liabilities of companies that we acquire, changes in our business or growth strategy, the emergence of new or growing competitors, various other competitive and technological factors. There can be no assurance that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this release will occur. The Company has no duty and undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Alliance Digital Media is a trademarks of Alliance Metaversal Studio LLC. Wii U is a trademark of Nintendo.

SOURCE  Alliance Media Holdings Inc.

Alliance Media Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Alliance Media Holdings Inc., Steve Gelman - VP of Marketing and Communications, 212-894-4750, steve@alliancedis.com

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

Is Your Privacy Protected on Your Mobile Phone? LEO Privacy Guard Provides the Answer

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- What comes to mind for most consumers when they think about the internet? The talented individuals behind the huge companies? The robust development of the sector? How fast the internet took off? The incredible and ongoing progress? Everyone has his or her own viewpoint. However, a fact that the internet continues to expand rapidly in line with global expectations, especially the mobile side, is unavoidable.

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Mobile apps are the single most tangible piece of evidence demonstrating the success of the internet. A large number of the mobile apps released in the last few years have targeted the gadget and game segments of the market. A strong market response has spurred the release of mobile apps for every kind of application imaginable. Among some of the more recent releases, LEOMASTER has become an eye-catcher in the mobile privacy protection segment. It is also the first of its kind.

LEOMASTER was established in July of 2014 and launched the LEO Privacy Guard in November of the same year. By May of 2015, the application had more than 100 million users worldwide, with the biggest concentrations in Southeast Asia, South Asia and North America, demonstrating that protection of information stored on one's mobile device has become an item of concern among users worldwide and will become even more so with the increasing ubiquity of smartphones.

Data from ERICSSON MOBILITY RESEARCH shows that 340 million smartphones were sold in the second quarter of 2015 alone, up 45% year on year. It is expected that the number of smartphone users worldwide will exceed 4 billion in five years. In North America, smartphone users numbered 250 million in 2014 and is on track to grow to 370 million by 2020, according to this report from ERICSSON MOBILITY RESEARCH. The statistics not only highlight already robust use of smart phones but show how that usage continues to grow rapidly. Yet, two questions come to mind when looking at the numbers: "how will usage patterns evolve" and "are the various forms of usage safe and protected?"

According to the data, 90% of households had at least 3 internet connected devices in 2014, and 97% of U.S. households have a mobile phone. The most frequent uses (in order of frequency) are: texting, voice calls, email, browsing the internet, visiting social networking sites, mobile gaming and music streaming. Furthermore, 37% of the smartphone users willingly download apps just to try something new. The conclusion that can be drawn from this data is that US smartphone users are, indeed, very reliant on and heavy users of their phones, and each time they use their phone presents an opportunity for a leak of their personal information.

LEOMASTER was the first Chinese company to take a serious look at what can be done to protect the privacy on one's mobile device and, in response to a growing demand for such a product, rolled out the LEO Privacy Guard in a move to offer concerned mobile phone users a tool that can comprehensively protect privacy stored on a phone. The application provides a solution for all forms of usage, whether it be the content of a text message and a phone call, pictures or videos that the user rather keep private, or the details of financial transactions in the user's mobile banking and mobile payment apps. The LEO Privacy Guard addresses the issue of the leak of information from any source within the mobile device's entire ecosystem through a series of core functionalities, including APP LOCK, picture hiding and privacy protection. In addition, the functions that were built into the product were driven by the privacy protection needs in the US market - 93% of adults said that being in control of who can get information about them is important. Ninety percent said that controlling what information is collected about them is important, among which, 65% think it is "very important" and 25% say it is "somewhat important." Future updates of the LEO Privacy Guard will reflect the demands, as the needs around the protection of privacy evolve and are better understood.

LEOMASTER official website: http://www.leomaster.com

For more enquiry:
Cissy
hasisi@leomaster.com

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CONTACT: Cissy, +86-185-0309-3898

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

Samsung Galaxy View Featuring the Bell Fibe TV app Coming to Canada

A New Way to View - Samsung Canada partners with Bell to Bring TV into

Every Room of the Home on November 19

MISSISSAUGA, ON & MONTRÉAL, Oct. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada and Bell today announced the exclusive Canadian availability of the Galaxy View, Samsung's first immersive smart screen  experience, designed  to turn every room into a TV room. With its 18.4 inch Full HD touchscreen display, integrated access to the Bell Fibe TV app and video-optimized user interface, as well as a curved rocker stand, the Galaxy View defines a new era of portable entertainment.

"Samsung is launching a true game-changer in the mobile innovation space. We have created an entirely new category that addresses the evolving needs of consumers who want to watch TV and stream video anywhere in the home," said Paul Brannen, Executive Vice President Mobile Solutions, Samsung Canada. "In partnership with Bell, we're providing Canadians an entirely new way of experiencing mobile video and television."

In Canada, the Galaxy View comes optimized for Bell customers with the Fibe TV app integrated directly into the device's homescreen.

    --  BUILT TO STREAM TV: With a bright and beautiful 18.4-inch 1080p Full HD
        display, powerful stereo speakers, and a video-centric interface,
        consumers can toggle between all the TV and video content they love with
        the swipe of a finger. WiFi-enabled, the Galaxy View makes it easy and
        convenient to enjoy the latest entertainment with no cords, extra
        equipment or connections.
    --  PORTABLE AND IMMERSIVE: Built with a grab-and-go handle and versatile
        two-way stand, consumers can easily move from room to room. Its rocker
        stand is designed to sit upright, so viewers can watch the game while
        cooking dinner or lean back and read a magazine from their lap.
    --  INTERACT AND SHARE: With an intuitive and immersive touch Android
        interface, consumers can control their favourite shows, games and apps
        with just a swipe and a tap. The large display lets users easily share
        their favourite app and content experiences with friends and family.
        The Galaxy View also features a 2.1 megapixel camera for large-as-life
        video chat, as well as a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor with 2GB DRAM and
        32GB memory, and a microSD expandable memory up to 128GB, to quickly
        access and store a library of digital content.
"The Fibe TV app is the perfect complement to the Galaxy View's portability and powerful video features, enabling customers to easily take the full Fibe TV second-screen experience to any room in their house," said Rizwan Jamal, President of Bell Residential and Small Business.

Available at no extra charge to Fibe TV customers and preloaded on the Samsung Galaxy View, the Fibe TV app provides the most robust second-screen TV experience available:

    --  THE MOST CONTENT: The Fibe TV app delivers 300+ live channels at home,
        more than 170 live channels on-the-go, and over 13,000 hours of
        on-demand programming anytime, anywhere
    --  COMPLETE CONTROL: Customers can use the Fibe TV app to watch
        live-broadcast or on-demand content on the Samsung Galaxy View and
        continue watching the program on their TV set with the tap of a button.
        The Fibe TV app also doubles as a remote control, and lets customers
        manage recordings and access the Fibe TV programming guide to easily
        select content.
    --  A FEATURE-RICH EXPERIENCE: Other features include integrated Rotten
        Tomatoes ratings, a range of useful search filters, favourite channel
        setting, device and content management tools and more. Please visit
        Bell.ca/FibeTVapp for additional information.
The Samsung Galaxy View will launch in Canada exclusively with Bell and The Source locations on November 19 for $699. For more details please visit Bell.ca/GalaxyView.

Galaxy View Product Specifications

                   Galaxy
                    View             18.4 -inch
                   ------            ----------

                     AP              Octa-core 1.6Ghz Processor
                    ---              --------------------------

                  Display            FHD 1920 x1080
                  -------            --------------

                     OS              Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
                    ---              ---------------------

                   Camera            2.1MP Front facing
                   ------            ------------------

                   Video             Video Streaming, Video Player
                   -----

    Recording: Full HD (1920 x 1080)

    Playback: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
    ------------------------------

                   Audio             MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV,WMA,AMR,AWB,FLAC,MID,MIDI,XMF
                   -----             ---------------------------------------------------------

                Connectivity         802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80,Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth(R)4.1
                ------------         ----------------------------------------------------------------

                    GPS              GPS, GLONASS
                    ---              ------------

                   Memory            2GB(RAM) + 32 internal memory
                   ------

    microSD up to 128GB
    -------------------

                  Dimension
                      /
                   Weight            17.79" x 10.86" x 0.47" in
                  ---------          --------------------------

                  Battery            Li-Ion 11.3v 5,700mAh
                  -------            ---------------------

About Samsung Electronics Canada

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

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

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

About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers and business customers with wireless, TV, Internet, home phone and business communications services. Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, out of home, and digital media. Bell is wholly owned by Montréal's BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). For more information, please visit Bell.ca.

The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns, like Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk and Bell Let's Talk Day, and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research, and workplace initiatives. On September 22, 2015, Bell announced the extension of Bell Let's Talk for a further 5 years and an increase in total funding commitment for the country's mental health to at least $100 million. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

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CONTACT: Kevin Galbraith, North Strategic for Samsung Canada, Kevin.galbraith@northstrategic.com, 647.456.3786; Jason Laszlo, Bell, 855-614-6602, jason.laszlo@bell.ca, @Bell_News

Acadine joins Linaro Mobile Group as first systems software company

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Acadine™ Technologies, a Hong Kong-based startup delivering innovative mobile operating systems for mobile, wearable, and IoT devices, announced today that it has become the first systems software company to join the Linaro Mobile Group (LMG), the collaborative engineering organization developing open source software for the ARM® architecture.

LMG was formed in July 2014 to consolidate and optimize open source software for ARM powered mobile phones, tablets, laptops and wearables. The Group's engineers work have been focused on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), performance and power optimizations, graphics and GPGPU, and work with other groups in Linaro Core Engineering on other open source technologies.

"We are delighted to welcome Acadine Technologies as the first systems software company to become a member of the Linaro Mobile Group", said Robert Booth, Linaro's Chief Operating Officer. "Mobile vendors are continually looking for a choice of operating systems and H5OS is a new and very interesting option that provides flexibility and customization for partners. We look forward to working closely with Acadine and the other LMG vendors to ensure the best possible open source mobile software is readily available."

Acadine Technologies is a systems software company specializing in innovative mobile operating systems for mobile, wearable, and IoT devices. Acadine's core product, called H5OS, is a web-centric operating system that is primarily based on HTML5, one of the open standard technologies of the modern Internet.

"Acadine is committed to make H5OS an innovative open mobile operating system and we're very excited to join Linaro," said Dr. Li Gong, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Acadine. "We believe that Linaro's experience in working with open source projects and the engineering resources that it and its members can apply to developing and optimizing platforms like H5OS will help us make our core product ecosystem-friendly to the community and customers around the world."

About Acadine

Acadine™ Technologies is a startup company specializing in innovative mobile operating systems for mobile, wearable, and IoT devices. Acadine is based in Hong Kong, with operations in Beijing, Taipei, Palo Alto, and London. For more information, please contact press@acadine.com.

About Linaro

Linaro is leading collaboration on open source development in the ARM ecosystem.

To ensure commercial quality software, Linaro's work includes comprehensive test and validation on member hardware platforms. To find out more, please visit http://www.linaro.org and http://www.96Boards.org.

Acadine Technologies

CONTACT: Lufei Jia, +86-139-1172-1375, lufei.jia@acadine.com

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

Acadine joins Linaro Mobile Group as First Systems Software Company

CAMBRIDGE, UK, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Acadine(TM) Technologies, a Hong Kong-based startup delivering innovative mobile operating systems for mobile, wearable, and IoT devices, announced today that it has become the first systems software company to join the Linaro Mobile Group (LMG), the collaborative engineering organization developing open source software for the ARM® architecture.

LMG was formed in July 2014 to consolidate and optimize open source software for ARM powered mobile phones, tablets, laptops and wearables. The Group's engineers work have been focused on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), performance and power optimizations, graphics and GPGPU, and work with other groups in Linaro Core Engineering on other open source technologies.

"We are delighted to welcome Acadine Technologies as the first systems software company to become a member of the Linaro Mobile Group", said Robert Booth, Linaro's Chief Operating Officer (COO). "Mobile vendors are continually looking for a choice of operating systems and H5OS is a new and very interesting option that provides flexibility and customization for partners. We look forward to working closely with Acadine and the other LMG vendors to ensure the best possible open source mobile software is readily available."

Acadine Technologies is a systems software company specializing in innovative mobile operating systems for mobile, wearable, and IoT devices. Acadine's core product, called H5OS, is a web-centric operating system that is primarily based on HTML5, one of the open standard technologies of the modern Internet.

"Acadine is committed to make H5OS an innovative open mobile operating system and we're very excited to join Linaro," said Dr. Li Gong, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Acadine. "We believe that Linaro's experience in working with open source projects and the engineering resources that it and its members can apply to developing and optimizing platforms like H5OS will help us make our core product ecosystem-friendly to the community and customers around the world."

About Acadine

Acadine(TM) Technologies is a startup company specializing in innovative mobile operating systems for mobile, wearable, and IoT devices. Acadine is based in Hong Kong, with operations in Beijing, Taipei, Palo Alto, and London. For more information, please contact press@acadine.com.

About H5OS

A completely web-centric operating system, H5OS eliminates the native APIs that give the conventional mobile OS owners full business control over other mobile industry participants. As a result, H5OS offers the huge potential of a simpler technical architecture, more efficient memory and power consumption, and completely dynamic and seamless interactions between the mobile operating system, on-device applications, and the millions of web apps and services on the Internet at large.

The H5OS open architecture also brings about an open mobile ecosystem with open participation, thus enabling choices for everyone, from device makers to operators to consumers, to freely select and experience the best of the web. For more information about our products, please contact press@acadine.com.

About Linaro

Linaro is leading collaboration on open source development in the ARM ecosystem. The company has over 250 engineers working on consolidating and optimizing open source software for the ARM architecture, including developer tools, the Linux kernel, ARM power management, and other software infrastructure. Linaro is distribution neutral: it wants to provide the best software foundations to everyone by working upstream, and to reduce non-differentiating and costly low level fragmentation. The effectiveness of the Linaro approach has been demonstrated by Linaro's growing membership, and by Linaro consistently being listed as one of the top five company contributors, worldwide, to Linux kernels since 3.10.

To ensure commercial quality software, Linaro's work includes comprehensive test and validation on member hardware platforms. The full scope of Linaro engineering work is open to all online. To find out more, please visit http://www.linaro.org and http://www.96Boards.org.

SOURCE  Acadine Technologies

Acadine Technologies

CONTACT: Lufei Jia, +86-139-1172-1375, lufei.jia@acadine.com

Connected Health Pioneer, Dr. Joe Kvedar, Publishes First Book, The Internet Of Healthy Things, Focusing On Technology-Enabled Health And Wellness, Trends And Business Opportunities

BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected health pioneer, Joseph C. Kvedar, MD, describes the phenomena driving the explosion of technology-enabled health and wellness, and the business opportunities that arise from it in his new book, The Internet of Healthy Things. Long before health and wellness trackers, apps, sensors or smartphones even existed, Dr. Kvedar, vice president, Connected Health, Partners HealthCare, was creating a new model of health care delivery, moving care from the hospital or doctor's office into the day-to-day lives of patients.

The Internet of Healthy Things (IoHT) shares Dr. Kvedar's observations as a 20-year veteran in the field, as well as:

    --  Insights on consumer behavior, outlining the strategies and programs
        that can apply to the coming IoHT, while anticipating future trends
    --  Approaches to designing personal health devices and platforms that make
        the health consumer experience more compelling and addictive
    --  Advice on new and potential applications of form factors that can be
        used to connect health information to consumers, from the large variety
        of devices flooding the market
    --  Strategic advice for startups and entrepreneurs to the connected health
        market
    --  Interviews with top industry leaders, healthcare providers, innovators
        and investors
    --  Foreword by Harry L. Leider, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer and Group
        Vice President, Walgreens
"The Internet of Healthy Things not only marks the twentieth anniversary of Partners Connected Health, but the invention of a radically new way to deliver healthcare and inspire wellness," said Dr. Kvedar. "Today, we have technologies available that were never even dreamed of just 10 years ago, and market dynamics that make connected health solutions a prime driver in changing healthcare delivery. I often see investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders floundering to respond to the exploding opportunities and pace of change. This book takes the lessons we've learned over the past 20 years and brings them into focus, providing guidance on the investments, business strategies and technology considerations necessary to achieve results -- and profit -- from the chaos."

According to Dr. Leider, "No one has done more to power the creation of new models of healthcare delivery than Joe Kvedar and his colleagues at Partners HealthCare. Healthcare leaders throughout the world look to Joe and Partners Connected Health to help them understand how emerging healthcare technologies can connect patients, healthcare providers and caregivers while empowering patients to take more responsibility for their health."

Dr. Kvedar announced his new book today at the 2015 Partners Connected Health Symposium taking place in Boston.

The Internet of Healthy Things will be available on Amazon beginning November 1.

About Dr. Joe Kvedar
Joseph C. Kvedar, MD, vice president, Connected Health, Partners HealthCare, is leveraging personal health technologies to improve care delivery and help providers and patients better manage chronic conditions, maintain health and wellness and improve adherence, engagement and clinical outcomes.

Under Dr. Kvedar's two decades of leadership, Partners Connected Health has launched a number of innovative health tracking programs, mobile health, virtual care initiatives and clinical research programs for the more than 1.5 million patients served at Partners HealthCare, including Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, community and specialty hospitals, community health centers, home care and other health-related entities. Its programs address a wide range of health challenges, from heart failure, hypertension and diabetes, to prenatal care, medication adherence, cancer pain management, teen asthma and smoking cessation. Partners Connected Health has also conducted seminal studies that have demonstrated the positive impact of personal health and wellness monitoring to promote and maintain healthy behaviors.

Dr. Kvedar, who is internationally recognized as a pioneer and visionary in the field of connected health, has authored over 1,000 publications on the subject. He serves as a strategic advisor and mentor at a number of leading organizations and incubators, providing guidance and insight to developing companies. Dr. Kvedar is also a mentor at the Harvard Innovation Lab and serves as a judge for its President's Challenge for Entrepreneurship.

In 2013, Dr. Kvedar launched Wellocracy, a leading source of impartial, easy-to-understand information on new personal "self-health" technologies like activity trackers, wireless devices and mobile apps to empower people to get and stay healthy.

Partners Connected Health
Partners is leveraging information technology - cell phones, computers, wearables, sensors and remote health monitoring tools - to deliver quality patient care outside of traditional medical settings. Partners Connected Health programs are also helping providers and patients better manage chronic conditions, maintain health and wellness and improve adherence, engagement and clinical outcomes. The Connected Health team creates and deploys mobile technologies in a number of patient populations and care settings, and is conducting innovative clinical studies to test the effectiveness of mobile health technologies in various clinical applications, including medication adherence, care coordination, chronic disease management, and prevention and wellness. Visit http://www.partners.org/connectedhealth.

Partners HealthCare
Partners HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.  In addition to its two academic medical centers, the Partners system includes community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, community health centers, a physician network, home health and long-term care services, and other health care entities. Partners HealthCare is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. Partners is one of the nation's leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Partners HealthCare is a non-profit organization. Visit http://www.partners.org.

CONTACT: Gina Cella

Cella Communications

T: 857-239-9198

C: 781-799-3137
ginacella@comcast.net

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Partners Connected Health

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