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KoolSpan and Trustonic Announce Global Partnership; Introduce Secure Voice and Data Solutions Built on TEE Enhanced Smart Devices at Mobile World Congress 2014

BETHESDA, Md. and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- KoolSpan, Inc. announced today at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, a strategic partnership to enable KoolSpan's TrustCall® secure voice communication with the Trustonic(TM)-base Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).

KoolSpan's TrustCall provides a cost-effective and secure voice solution for smartphones. The global partnership will enable KoolSpan's voice security encryption to use Trustonic's TEE, providing a robust mobile security solution through hardware isolation that separates voice processing from the standard, general-purpose, operating system.

"The industry is moving to hardware based security with many popular smartphones, and is now including TEE technology as standard," said Gregg Smith, CEO of KoolSpan. "Our collaboration with Trustonic bolsters our ability to provide the highest level of security and encryption, enabling businesses, enterprises, financial professionals, governments and individuals to protect against increasing threats to mobile voice communications."

"Security should be simple and effective in whatever context. The Trustonic TEE makes it simple to integrate security sensitive apps in smart connected devices," said Ben Cade, CEO of Trustonic. "With KoolSpan actively engaged in our developer program, we can expect to see enterprises quickly deploy secure voice and data communication in many more devices than was previously possible."

KoolSpan's TrustCall provides GSM and WiFi-enabled security with no impact on battery life, and peer-to-peer authentication with no man-in-the-middle attack. The current generation hardware anchor for KoolSpan's TrustCall security solution is the TrustChip®, a FIPS 140-2 validated, self-contained, secure, microSD encryption engine which powers security offerings for S-1, the Samsung-affiliated global leader in mobile security, and Encrypted Mobile Voice Encrypted Mobile Voice, AT&T's encryption platform.

About KoolSpan
With 18 patents underlying its technology, KoolSpan, Inc. offers communications security to companies and government agencies worried about loss or theft of intellectual property, vital information and proprietary assets. KoolSpan develops hardware-based encryption and security applications to protect data and voice communications over network-connected devices. The foundation for KoolSpan encryption is TrustChip®, a hardware-based security platform delivered through a secure microSD processor. It protects connected devices including cell phones, office network phones, laptops, and tablets, PCs, desktop phones and servers.

KoolSpan is a privately held and based in Bethesda, Md.  For more information, visit http://www.koolspan.com, follow us on Twitter @KoolSpan1 and at Facebook.com/KoolSpan.

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KoolSpan, Inc.

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

ISSC'S KleanWire(TM) Low Energy Bluetooth 4.1 Dual mode Technologies Enters Mass Production

Cost Effective, High Performance, Low Energy Wireless Chips with Class-D Audio Amplifier Shipping to Multiple Global Audio Suppliers

HSINCHU, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ISSC Technologies Corporation (TWSE:5261), a leading developer of advanced wireless solutions, today announced the immediate availability of the KleanWire(TM )IS2000 family of products. KleanWire(TM) is built on a low power, 55 nanometer process, offering a low energy, high performance dual mode Bluetooth class-D audio amplifier for advanced audio applications. The IS2010, IS2015, IS2020/IS2023, and IS2025 are cost effective and feature-rich wireless SOCs that support Bluetooth 4.1 headsets, headphones, speakers and many other applications. It is currently shipping to multiple global audio suppliers. KleanWire(TM) will be showcased on February 26, 2014 in ISSC's Shenzhen New Products and Technologies Forum.

The IS2010 and IS2015 chips are mono speaker products with the latter equipped with a class-D audio amplifier, while the IS2020/IS2023 and IS2025 are the stereo versions. These products support Bluetooth 4.1 dual mode audio and consume only 8 mA of operational current, the lowest power consumption for Bluetooth stereo audio today. The embedded class-D audio amplifier is designed to optimally output up to 2.0Watts at 98dB signal to noise ratio (SNR), another new benchmark for the wireless audio industry. All the chips have built in multi-language capabilities and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) data control is available for today's Smartphone Appcessory (App-Enabled Accessory) Cloud by ISSC applications.

The IS2000 family of cost effective, low power, feature-rich and high performance chips is available for mass shipment to leading audio product makers who are always looking to position their products at the forefront of today and tomorrow's growing Bluetooth markets.

About ISSC Technology Corporation

ISSC Technologies Corporation (TWSE:5261) is a leading developer of advanced wireless solutions. Its award-winning KleanWire(TM) technology enables world-class personal Bluetooth products to enrich your life wirelessly. The company is a market leader in Bluetooth SOC solutions for wireless Headset, Speaker, Connectivity, and HID products. Founded in 1999 and publicly traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "5261" in 2013, the company is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China and U.S.. For more information, go to http://www.issc-tech.com.

Safe-Harbor Language

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, of KleanWire(TM )products are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and ISSC's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems...ISSC expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

ISSC®, the ISSC logo and KleanWire(TM) are registered trademarks of ISSC Technologies Corporation(. )All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:

Jonathan Chu
Tel: 886-3-577-8385
Email: public@issc-tech.com
Address: 5F, No.5, Industry E Rd. VII, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 30077

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ISSC Technologies

Web Site: http://www.issc-tech.com

Exclaimer Launches Signature Manager Exchange Edition and Outlook Edition

LONDON, February 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Exclaimer, provider of the world's best-selling suite of Exchange and Outlook
signature software, has today released Exclaimer Signature Manager Exchange Edition and
Outlook Edition, the first available suite of integrated software that provides
centralized management of email signatures to organizations using Microsoft Exchange and
Outlook.

    First complete Exchange signature software and Outlook signature software suite for
enhancing both Exchange signatures
[http://www.exclaimer.com/signature-manager-exchange-edition ] and Outlook signatures
[http://www.exclaimer.com/signature-manager-outlook-edition ] now available.

    The latest incarnation of Exclaimer's flagship Outlook and Exchange signatures
[http://www.exclaimer.com/signature-manager-exchange-edition ] solution is designed for
organizations that have implemented Exchange and Outlook and want to utilize all the
benefits that high-quality, professional signatures offer across the organization.

    Exclaimer Signature Manager Exchange Edition and Outlook Edition provide the ability
to add Exchange and Outlook signatures
[http://www.exclaimer.com/signature-manager-outlook-edition ] based on a flexible rules
engine, both by adding Exchange signatures to emails as they are processed by Exchange and
directly to each user's signature drop-down menu in Outlook, with images, text and contact
detail fields automatically populated for each user.

    The new Exclaimer Template Editor lets end users in the marketing team edit signature
templates without accessing the server and can deploy their changes across the entire
organization by simply clicking 'Publish'.

    "We are delighted to be the first to market with a complete, integrated suite of email
signature software for both Exchange signatures and Outlook signatures, and Exclaimer
Signature Manager Exchange Edition and Outlook Edition are already being well received in
the marketplace," said Exclaimer CEO Andrew Millington. "The key factors that have always
contributed to Exclaimer's success have been the ease of use and cost-effectiveness of our
products, and these elements remain at the forefront with Exclaimer Signature Manager
Exchange Edition and Outlook Edition."

    In addition to the features mentioned above, the suite supports both internal and
external signatures, as well as the ability to add or exclude content based on Active
Directory group, Organizational Unit, subject, message contents, date, time and more.
Exclaimer also provides a selection of sample signature templates and a comprehensive set
of custom-rule triggers to decide which emails should display which version of your
Outlook signature.

    Exclaimer Signature Manager Exchange Edition works seamlessly with handheld mobile
devices and can handle any email format, and even convert plain text messages to HTML so
every email can have a high-quality signature with images, hyperlinks, social media links
and more.

    About Exclaimer

    Exclaimer have 47 million users worldwide. We're a Microsoft Gold Partner with
multiple awards and industry accolades, including TechEd North America's 'Best of TechEd'
and four consecutive MSExchange.org 'Reader's Choice Awards'.

    Exclaimer provides software for centrally managing Exchange signatures, Outlook
signatures, archiving email with low ownership costs, choosing your Exchange email alias
address and more.

    Exclaimer has provided software to organizations like Morgan Stanley, McDonalds and
Deloitte as well as SMEs of all sizes and sectors.

    For more information, please visit http://www.exclaimer.com or contact:
press@exclaimer.com, Brad Shepard, Bradley.Shepard@exclaimer.com.

Exclaimer

CONTACT: +44(0)1252-531-422 or +1-888-450-9631

Charge and receive data with light: TCL Communication/ALCATEL ONETOUCH and Sunpartner Technologies announces the first fully integrated solar smartphone

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Communication (ALCATEL ONETOUCH and TCL) and Sunpartner Technologies today unveiled a smartphone that can recharge itself by light (Wysips(R) Crystal).

Seen for the first time at Mobile World Congress 2014, the smartphone demonstrates the real world effectiveness of this technology to enhance battery lifetime and deliver access to critical handset functions even when the battery is drained.

To date, Wysips(R) Crystal has a maximum yield of 2.5 mW/cm2 with 90% transparency. Potential applications include integration into feature phones or low-end smartphones for developing countries because Wysips(R) Crystal technology can extend battery life by 20% when the device is exposed to natural light. It also yields usability benefits for developed markets by ensuring that critical applications - calls, texts, remote payment, health applications, e-boarding passes, etc. - are always available.

This smartphone is also available in the Wysips(R) Connect version, which enhances Wysips(R) Crystal by making it Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) compatible. This technology enables the device to simultaneously recharge the battery and transmit data by light waves (VLC- Visible Light Communication) without drawing on the battery.

Dan Dery, Chief Marketing Officer said, "This is a very exciting collaboration, using cutting edge photovoltaic technology to extend the battery life of smartphone devices and to ensure that users always have access to their most critical applications. As consumers become ever more reliant on smartphone technology for all aspects of their daily life, it is essential to investigate and utilize new technologies to deliver and enhance user experience."

Ludovic Deblois, President and Co-founder of Sunpartner Technologies said, "From the beginning we have been driven by the conviction that any surface can be made 'smart' through innovative solar technologies. Our Wysips technologies for solar recharging and / or LiFi transmission are mature. They meet the needs of increasingly networked users for always-charged devices, and are leading the trend in connected objects. Thanks to our partnership with TCL Communication, our promise of smart surfaces is now a reality."

This demonstration of the prototype marks the latest step in the companies' twelve R&D projects integrating Wysips(R) Crystal technology. It is the result of collaboration to position the PV component in an optimal position in the smartphone, to integrate the electronic chip that connects the PV component to the battery, and to integrate the Wysips(R) Connect feature, which is compatible with LiFi.

Visit ALCATEL ONETOUCH (Hall 6, stand 6C30) and Sunpartner Technologies (Hall 5, stand 5B61) at Mobile World Congress to test the prototype for yourself.

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About Wysips(R) Crystal Technology

Wysips(R) Crystal transforms any surface into a solar panel that can generate its own energy from natural or artificial light, without affecting the design. It is a photovoltaic component that is ultra-thin (500 microns max) and transparent. Placed between the screen and the touchscreen layer of the mobile phone, the component recharges the device's battery when it is exposed to light, whether artificial or solar.

The Wysips(R) Connect version is Li-Fi compatible, enabling the mobile telephone to receive and transmit data over light waves (VLC-Visible Light Communication) without using the battery.

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colourful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.

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.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a SMART MOVE.

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

About Sunpartner TECHNOLOGIES

Founded in 2008, Sunpartner Technologies is an engineering company specializing in Solar NETs (New Energy Technologies). They develop independent energy solutions that are integrated into smart surfaces and are invisible. Based in Aix-en-Provence (France), the company has a team of 40 employees.

Sunpartner Technologies has regularly received awards both for its innovation and from the business community, such as the Nobel Sustainability(R) Clean Tech Companyaward in 2013 and Technology Pioneer 2014 from the World Economic Forum.

http://www.sunpartnergroup.com

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Sunpartner Technologies

Infection Control Company Combats Healthcare Acquired Infections with New Clean Wipe(TM) Washable Keyboard

Seal Shield, LLC introduces new waterproof and antimicrobial protected keyboard, at HIMSS healthcare show (booth # 6445).

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Seal Shield, LLC, Jacksonville, FL, today announced the Clean Wipe(TM) Medical Grade Keyboard.  Developed for the healthcare market, the Clean Wipe(TM) is the world's first waterproof (IP-68), chiclet style keyboard constructed with antimicrobial product protection.  The Seal Shield Clean Wipe(TM) is a low profile, small form factor keyboard with short travel, chiclet style keys.  It is available in USB wired or Bluetooth® wireless versions.  The Seal Shield Clean Wipe(TM) keyboard is one hundred percent waterproof, fully submersible, washable and dishwasher safe.  The keyboard includes an optional, form fitted, transparent silicone cover which allows it to be quickly disinfected with sprays or sanitizing wipes. Additionally, the Clean Wipe(TM) keyboard is protected by Silver Seal(TM), an antimicrobial, fungistatic additive which reduces the growth of mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria on the product's surfaces.

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According to University of North Carolina epidemiologist, Dr. William Rutala, "There is increasing evidence to support the contribution of the environment to disease transmission, and that we pick up pathogens at the same level by touching the environment as we do by touching the patient. But, regular cleaning with healthcare grade disinfectants can help prevent the spread of germs, viruses and bacteria, which are known to harbor on frequently touched surfaces."

"Our healthcare customers are demanding hygienic keyboard solutions to help prevent nosocomial infections," states Seal Shield CEO, Brad Whitchurch. "We developed the Seal Shield Clean Wipe(TM) in response to demand for a keyboard which had natural style tactics, but could be quickly, easily and effectively cleaned in an emergency room, operating room, surgery center or dental clinic."

The Seal Shield Clean Wipe(TM) keyboard is currently in stock and available from distributors at a retail price of $69.99 US (corded) or $99.99 US (Bluetooth®). 

Seal Shield is a world leader in infection control technology, specializing in washable electronics and antimicrobial science. Seal Shield designs, develops and manufactures medical grade, infection prevention technology for hospitals and the home, including waterproof keyboards, mice, TV remotes and protection products for smart phones and tablets. For more information please visit http://www.sealshield.com

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CONTACT: 877-325-7443 (toll free), sales@sealshield.com

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

Ruckus and Orange Poland Push Hotspot 2.0 Ahead

Companies Turn Up Poland's First Hotspot 2.0 Wi-Fi Zone in Warsaw

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS - Booth 5E41 -- Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS) today announced that it has been working with Orange Poland to enable Hotspot 2.0 Wi-Fi services in Warsaw. Residents and visitors can now enjoy high-speed wireless Internet by accessing the new Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi network deployed throughout the Warsaw Royal Gardens, the largest park in Poland, covering 760,000 square meters. The service is offered by Orange Poland but is also available to customers of other operators.  The new Smart Wi-Fi network is based on emerging Hotspot 2.0 technology and is believed to be the first such system operational in Europe.

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Hotspot 2.0 is a new technology specification developed by members of the Wi-Fi Alliance(®) (WFA) that dramatically simplifies and automates how users connect to and roam between Wi-Fi networks. Orange has built its new Hotspot 2.0-capable Wi-Fi network using Ruckus ZoneFlex(TM) Smart-Wi-Fi access points (APs) and ZoneDirector(TM) controllers that are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint(TM) equipment (i.e., equipment certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance).

Historically, to connect to a hotspot, users have had to perform the arduous task of manually selecting from a number of Wi-Fi networks that may or may not be able to provide them service and perform the tedious process of logging in with their user credentials.

Using Hotspot 2.0 and Passpoint-certified devices, this process can be completely automated. Mobile devices automatically select a Wi-Fi hotspot based on information from advertised Wi-Fi access points that tell the device which networks are available for service and which hotspots support roaming to the user's home service providers. With Hotspot 2.0 enabled, the user's mobile device can automatically connect to the appropriate hotspot while securing the link with advanced Wi-Fi security.

"With this new technology, the procedure of connecting a mobile device with our Wi-Fi network is remarkably simple, removing the need for any user interaction with the device," said Krzysztof Koz?owski, director of Orange Labs Poland. 

"As the first publicly available and fully operational Hotspot 2.0 network in Poland and, we believe, in Europe, Orange Poland and Ruckus are taking the lead with Hotspot 2.0 technology by delivering to the market Wi-Fi services that are as simple and easy to use as cellular phone networks," Koz?owski concluded.

Aleksander Jakubczak, who is responsible for the development of wireless access at Orange Labs Poland added, "Hotspot 2.0 not only helps to reduce traffic pressure by offloading data from the mobile network, it also gives our customers faster, more reliable and secure Internet access through a smarter Wi-Fi infrastructure that simply delivers a better user experience."

Orange customers that have Hotspot 2.0-capable devices such as iPhones running Apple iOS 7 or select Samsung Galaxy handsets will only have to go through a one-time setup to automatically connect to the network in all subsequent visits to the park. The service can also be used by customers of other carriers and new visitors. Users simply log on to the network using their own telephone number and a one-time password that they will receive via SMS.

ABOUT RUCKUS WIRELESS
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 33,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. For more information, visit http://www.ruckuswireless.com.

Ruckus, Ruckus Wireless, ZoneDirector, and ZoneFlex are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other product or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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    Ruckus Wireless

    mark.priscaro@ruckuswireless.com

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    Wojciech Jabczynski, Rzecznik

    Orange Polska

    +22 527 19 39

    biuro.prasowe@orange.com
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The Multi-Purpose Battery

BERLIN and TOKYO, February 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    If the phrase 'M5BAT' sounds a little bit like a cross between a high-performance car
engine and a nocturnal flying mammal, the truth is a little more grounded, although no
less innovative.

    A joint project between energy provider E.On's Energy Research Center at RWTH Aachen
University, battery produces Exide and Beta Motion, and inverter producer SMA Solar
Technology, M5BAT - Modular Multi-megawatt, Multi-technology Medium-Voltage Battery
Storage System to give it its full name - it is an attempt to increase the potential
storage and usage capacity of a battery by combining existing technologies.

    The project was financed by the then Ministry of Economics and Technology's (BMWi -
now Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy) battery storage incentive program to the tune
of EUR 6.5m. German Economic Minister Sigmar Gabriel's recent speech stating a resolute
intent to get battery technology and production up to speed in the country has no doubt
provided extra impetus.

    "Germany's aptitude to innovative thinking and the capacity for research and
development in such fields is well-represented by this program and the results are now
emerging," said Heiko Staubitz, Senior Manager Smart Grid and Energy Storage at Germany
Trade & Invest.

    M5BAT is a combination of battery technologies in modular form. Lithium-ion batteries
take care of immediate power requirements, high-temperature batteries take care of longer
power needs over several hours while lead-acid batteries are used for power requirements
in between, up to an hour.

    The unique modular system gives the potential users a huge degree of flexibility, but
it is primarily hoped that the system's adaptability will go some way to solving the
problem of managing the fluctuating power production from Germany's renewable energy
sources.

    There are two Expos coming up in Japan this week, where Germany will be showcasing
their initiatives and incentives in battery and fuel cell development and production, as
well as the generous research investment conditions which helped the initiatives come
about. The Batteries Japan and the Fuel Cell Expo run from Wednesday to Friday
concurrently in Tokyo, Japan, as part of World Smart Energy Week. Germany Trade & Invest,
the country's inward investment and foreign trade promotion agency, will be there
providing information on the battery storage incentive program and the host of other
opportunities within the battery and fuel cell sector in Germany.

    The M5BAT project is one of many running under the BMWi incentive program, which aims
to keep Germany at the forefront of battery technology as the country - and much of the
rest of the world - searches for solutions to the challenges of longer-distance
electromobility, fluctuating power sources and demand. Two of the other program-funded
projects will be connected to the power grid this year.

    "Not only does the country want to be at the forefront of this technology, it also is
aiming to be at the forefront of the production of this technology," continued Staubitz.

    "As Mr. Gabriel said, this industry was once a national mainstay, Germany is now
working hard to make it so again."

    Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment promotion agency of
the Federal Republic of Germany. The organization advises foreign companies looking to
expand their business activities in the German market. It provides information on foreign
trade to German companies that seek to enter foreign markets.

       
        Andreas Bilfinger
        Director
        Public Relations
        Germany Trade & Invest
        - Gesellschaft für Aussenwirtschaft und Standortmarketing mbH
        Headquarters
        Friedrichstrasse 60
        10117 Berlin
        Germany
        T. +49-30-200-099-170
        F. +49-30-200-099-812
        andreas.bilfinger@gtai.com
        http://www.gtai.com

Germany Trade and Invest

Mobizen Turns Your Smartphone into a Mobile Multimedia Hub

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rsupport, the leading cloud-based remote solutions provider, is unveiling Mobizen, an app that turns a smartphone into a multiple-screen supporting media hub, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 in the Rsupport booth located at Hall 7, Stand 7G61.

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Enjoy Multimedia Content in Multiple Screens

Mobizen allows a user to play multimedia content from a smartphone on multiple screens through a web browser without requiring a download. With the Mobizen app, users can access multimedia content (photos, music and videos) saved in a smartphone from devices such as a PC, tablet, smartphone or smart TV through the Mobizen website (http://www.mobizen.com).

Instantly Access Multimedia Files Saved on an Android Smartphone from a Mac

With Mobizen, a user can enjoy unlimited content from a smartphone on any device. Since it is designed to work on Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome and Firefox, Mobizen is compatible with any mobile OS. For instance, users can access music or video files saved on Android smartphone through the Safari web browser and instantly play them.

The Easiest Way to Set Up Your Own Home Hub and Personal Cloud

According to research, the average number of devices connected to the Internet per household in the United States is 5.7. (Source: The NPD Group/Connected Intelligence, Connected Home) As the connected device market is expanding, so are the number of customers who purchase home hub systems or use cloud services to enjoy their content on multiple devices and multi-screen. (US version)

Mobizen provides the service, which has previously been provided by only expensive, fancy hub devices or hard-to-reach cloud services. The Mobizen app on a smartphone can access any files in every connected device and thus brings additional value to users' devices.

"Mobizen is an app that allows users to instantly access the multimedia files saved on smartphones from any device. We hope Mobizen helps every Android smartphone user enjoy the convenient features that iTunes and cloud services can offer." says Hyung-Soo Seo, CEO of Rsupport.

Mobizen app for Android will be available on Google Play (play.google.com). For more information, please visit http://www.mobizen.com and http://www.facebook.com/Mobizenglobal.

Rsupport also unveils the iOS version of RemoteCall Mobilepack at MWC 2014, the world's first product to support remote control of iOS mobile devices, the original version of which was introduced earlier at MWC 2012.

About Rsupport
Rsupport (http://www.rsupport.com) is an innovative leader in the remote solutions industry and the No. 1 remote solutions provider in Asia. Rsupport continually strives to be the best in the world and offers services unparalleled to others.

Rsupport develops both remote support and remote access solutions for home and business. Rsupport was the first to develop and patent the web-icon connection method requiring just a couple clicks to initiate a session. Rsupport also developed one of the first web-based remote support solutions in the market that require only a web browser. Rsupport launched "Mobizen," the world's first android-based smartphone management application using a PC, at Mobile World Congress 2012 and has since made a series of partnerships with various global companies, including Samsung Electronics, NTT Docomo, TCT Mobile, SK Telecom and LG Electronics.

With its team of dedicated engineers, Rsupport provides cost-effective and powerful remote solutions to more than 4,000 organizations worldwide, including the U.S. Department of Defense, CPOL and NTT DATA in Japan.

Established in 2001, Rsupport is headquartered in Seoul, Korea, with branch offices in Tokyo, Beijing and Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

The Rsupport Booth at MWC 2014 is located at Hall 7, Stand 7G61

Features of Mobizen

    --  Music - Access music files saved on your smartphone from PC

    --  Video- Play, download or upload video files saved on mobile device or PC

    --  Files- Transfer files from smartphone to PC

    --  Call Logs- Access, delete or edit call logs on your smartphone

    --  Message- Access message history, manage group message separately or send
        messages

    --  Contacts- Manage contacts on smartphone contacts from PC screen, send
        message to the listed numbers

    --  Backups- Back up and restore personal files, contacts, message, photo,
        video, APK, etc.

    --  Settings- Change smartphone settings; alarm or language
Contact:
Ms. Jihyea Park

Rsupport

Dir: +82 (10) 9227-2345

Email: prpark@rsupport.com

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Axeda Expands Connectivity Options for the Axeda Machine Cloud and Internet of Things

Partners Deliver New Plug and Play Devices as Part of the Axeda Ready Program

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Axeda Corporation, the leading cloud-based service and software for connecting, building and managing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced new Axeda Ready devices from partner companies Atrack, CalAmp, Freescale® Semiconductor, Huawei, Inventek Systems, Moog Crossbow, Multi-Tech and u-blox.  More than 50 devices from 27 manufacturers have now completed Axeda Ready development, testing and certification, which ensures compatibility and ease of deployment with the Axeda Machine Cloud®. 

By allowing more devices and services to quickly and easily integrate with the Axeda Machine Cloud, the Axeda Ready program extends the reach of the 'Internet of Things' and broadens options available to customers - allowing them to select the right communication device for their environment regardless of their global location.  For device manufacturers, Axeda Ready provides a testing and implementation program that validates their connectivity via the Axeda agent protocol or their own device protocol.  The program includes development and certification of Axeda Codecs (protocol translators) that leverage the Axeda AnyDevice Service to enable device makers to connect to Axeda using their own device protocol.

"Partners and customers continue to leverage Axeda to drive their Internet of Things initiatives," said Bill Zujewski, Axeda CMO.  "Connecting the Internet of Things is far less complicated with the devices and services from our Axeda Ready partners who understand customers require a choice of connections as there is no one-single device that is the right fit for all smart fleets, smart homes, smart hospitals and smart cities.  The result is that thousands of customers, no matter what connectivity method they prefer, have easy access to the Internet of Things."

Customers Have More Choice with New Axeda Ready Devices
By enabling more devices and services to quickly and easily integrate with the Axeda Machine Cloud, the Axeda Ready program broadens connectivity options for customers and partners.

Company:  ATrack 
Axeda Ready Products:  AK1, AU7, AX7
ATrack Technology Inc. is founded by a group of professionals with proven records in design, development and manufacturing of Telematics hardware.  ATrack provides stable, robust, and cost-effective devices through its global customer base of system integrators and service providers. In addition to regular developments of new products, the company also provides customized modifications to meet project-specific requirements.

Company:  CalAmp
Axeda Ready Products:  LMU-1200(TM), LMU-2700(TM), TTU-700(TM), TTU-2820(TM)
CalAmp®, a leading provider of wireless products, services and solutions, serves a broad array of vertical market applications and customers.  CalAmp's extensive portfolio of intelligent communications devices, robust and scalable cloud service platform, and targeted software applications streamline otherwise complex machine-to-machine (M2M) deployments. These solutions enable customers to optimize their operations by collecting, monitoring and efficiently reporting business-critical data and desired intelligence from high-value remote assets. CalAmp's latest Location Messaging Unit (LMU) products provide global positioning satellite (GPS) and cellular-based wireless asset tracking capabilities for 12-volt and 24-volt vehicles. The Trailer Tracking Unit (TTU) products are battery operated re-chargeable and non-rechargeable trailer tracking products designed for reliable, multi-year deployments.

Company:  Freescale Semiconductor
Axeda Ready Product:  FRDM-KL25Z Freescale Freedom development platform
Freescale provides embedded processing solutions for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. From microcontrollers and microprocessors to sensors, analog ICs and connectivity, Freescale technologies help fuel the next great wave of innovation.  The FRDM-KL25Z Freescale Freedom development platform is an ultra-low-cost development platform for Kinetis® L Series KL1x (KL14/15) and KL2x (KL24/25) MCUs built on ARM® Cortex®-M0+ architecture.

Company:  Huawei
Axeda Ready Product:   DA3100
Huawei is a leading global ICT solutions provider.  The DA3100 is an on-board diagnostics (OBD) data transferring system that enables insurance providers and fleet management companies to retrieve information such as location, vehicle conditions and driver habits. This in-car system transfers information in real time through a 3G network to the telematics service provider (TSP) platforms of various third-party entities.

Company:  Inventek Systems
New Axeda Ready Products:   ISM43362-M3G-L44, ISM43362-M3G-EVB-L44
Inventek Systems is a full-service wireless solutions provider focused on 802.11 b/g/n WiFi embedded solutions, GPS embedded modules and antennas.  Inventek Systems provides a wide range of standard and custom embedded options ranging from low cost system-in-a-package (SiP) products to modular based custom solutions. The company's wireless module and evaluation kit allow for any Wi-Fi connected M2M device or appliance.

Company:  Moog Crossbow
New Axeda Ready Product:  ILC2000
Moog Crossbow specializes in connecting the physical world to the digital world within Moog Inc.  The company is a supplier of low-cost smart sensor technology to military programs and high-value asset tracking operations.  The ILC2000 is a second generation asset tracking device that brings constant location information coupled with environmental sensor exception alerts adds a new layer of security and peace of mind for shippers and shipping companies.

Company:  Multi-Tech
Axeda Ready Product:  MultiConnect® OCG-D
Multi-Tech Systems offers comprehensive M2M (machine-to-machine) communications products and services worldwide. The MultiConnect® OCG-D Open Communications Gateway comprises an open Linux development environment and a fully certified hardware offering that includes multiple interfaces (serial, USB, Ethernet and SD card) and internal peripherals (including a cellular modem and a GPS receiver) in one application-ready end user solution.

Company:  u-blox
Axeda Ready Products:  LISA-U2 HSPA Module Series, EVK-U20 / EVK-U23 HSPA Evaluation Kits
u-blox is a leader in cellular and positioning semiconductors for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. The company's solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative personal, professional and industrial M2M solutions quickly and cost-effectively.  The modules are optimized for low-cost, mass market location-based applications such as mobile internet and in-car multimedia systems, point-of-sales terminals, asset tracking, fleet management, road pricing, vehicle recovery and emergency services.

About Axeda

Axeda provides the most advanced cloud-based service and software for managing connected products and machines and implementing innovative M2M and Internet of Things solutions. We reduce the cost and complexity of connecting and remotely servicing the products of the world's leading companies. Our customers use the Axeda Machine Cloud® to turn machine data into useful information, build and run innovative M2M applications and optimize business processes by integrating machine data.

By relying on the Axeda® Platform to power their connected products, companies are transforming their business by improving customer satisfaction, reducing costs, and generating new sources of revenue. The M2M solutions behind these connected products range from remote service, fleet management, usage-based insurance, asset tracking, mHealth, and more. Join our developer community at: http://developer.axeda.com and learn more at http://www.axeda.com.

Media Inquiries

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Axeda Corporation
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Marvell Extends its 4G LTE Leadership with the Introduction of the 64-bit Single-Chip Mobile Processor with Production-Ready 5-Mode Modem

Marvell's ARMADA Mobile PXA 1928 features a quad-core ARM Cortex A53, high performance GC5000 GPU, and field proven 5-mode modem technology, and supports multi-radio, CSFB, and VoLTE voice solutions

BARCELONA, Spain and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced the 64-bit mobile System-on-Chip (SoC) with production-ready 5-mode modem, the ARMADA® Mobile PXA1928. Customer samples of the new device will be available in March, 2014. Leveraging field proven technologies of the Marvell® ARMADA Mobile PXA1088LTE and successful launches of 1,000 RMB (approx U.S. $165) 4G LTE smart phones by Yulong Coolpad, Lenovo and Hisense for China Mobile's fast growing 4G LTE market, the Marvell ARMADA Mobile PXA1928 is a single-chip quad-core A53, 5-mode Long Term Evolution (LTE) solution supporting all global mobile broadband standards, including LTE TDD/FDD, High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+), Time Division High Speed Packet Access Plus (TD-HSPA+) and Enhanced Data for GSM Environment (EDGE).  It also supports multi-radio, CSFB, and VoLTE voice solutions for LTE networks and features the GC5000 GPU with full HD capability providing high-performance and low-power computing for media-centric mobile devices. The company's complete mobile platform solution includes Marvell's advanced Avastar® 88W8887 802.11ac wireless local area network (WLAN) + Bluetooth 4.0 + FM single-chip SoC + Near Field Communication (NFC) and the 88L2000 global navigation satellite system (GNSS) hybrid location processor , multi-mode multi-band LTE RF transceiver, an integrated power management and audio codec integrated circuit (IC), ultra high performance and highly reliable eMMC mobile storage SSD controller, and its unique Kinoma software capability.

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"I am very proud of Marvell's contribution to the fast growing 4G LTE industry and the successful launch of world's first 1,000RMB LTE smartphones since last December.  The 64-bit ARMADA Mobile PXA 1928 is the latest addition to our industry leading single-chip multi-core mobile processor family," said Weili Dai, President and Co-Founder of Marvell. "4G LTE is such a critical technology for the 'Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle' vision. I believe that through continued innovation, invention and dedication our talented global engineering teams have yet again raised the technology bar in advancing the mobile industry. Our mission and passion at Marvell are to make the world a better place for all."

The ARMADA Mobile PXA1928 joins the best-in-class, award-winning Marvell ARMADA Mobile family of solutions. The ARMADA Mobile SoC incorporates the performance of quad-core ARM® Cortex-A53 running at 1.5GHz with Marvell's mature and field-proven 5-mode modem technology to provide a cost effective Linux and Android® mobile platform. It supports 2G/3G/4G communications and enables a breakthrough end-user experience for multimedia and gaming applications with universal connectivity.

Special features and key benefits of the Marvell ARMADA Mobile PXA1928 include:

    --  Production ready 5-Mode Cellular Modem Solution for LTE Cat 4, UMTS
        Release 7, TD-HSPA+ Release 8, and class 12 GSM/EDGE, and supports
        multi-radio, CSFB, and VoLTE voice solutions for LTE networks
    --  3G/4G protocol stacks certified on major carrier networks and validated
        via extensive IOT, GCF and field trial testing
    --  Quad-core ARM Cortex A53MP Application Processor Subsystem
    --  Support for 1080p display, and 1080p video encoding and decoding
    --  Support eMMC NAND Flash memory interface
    --  Complete wireless capabilities with WLAN/Bluetooth/NFC solutions
    --  Support advanced mobile security features, including secure boot, root
        key protection, Widevine® Level 1 support, and FIPS 104-2 level3 and
        140-3 level 2 compliant
Marvell at Mobile World Congress
Marvell's latest technologies will be showcased at Mobile World Congress 2014, being held Feb. 24 - 27, at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. To see demonstrations and learn more, show attendees and media can visit the Marvell booth, located in Hall 8.1, Stand No. CC8.13.

About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From mobile communications to storage, cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience.

As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit http://www.Marvell.com.

Marvell, Avastar, ARMADA and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

For Further Information Contact:

Marvell Media Relations
Holly Zheng

Tel: 408-222-9202
hollyz@marvell.com

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Imagination releases first IP core based on innovative PowerVR Raptor imaging processor architecture

PowerVR V2500 core rounds out integrated vision platform from Imagination

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS --

    --  Low-power, highly-configurable image signal processor (ISP) designed for
        SoC integration
    --  Designed to operate as part of a PowerVR vision computing platform
    --  New companion PowerVR Series5 E5010 JPEG encoder
    --  Multi-sensor support with fast context switching
    --  Advanced processing pipelines from CMOS sensor to encoder and display
Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) is rolling out the first intellectual property (IP) core based on its innovative PowerVR Raptor imaging processor architecture which takes image processing to the next level for next generation applications. The high-performance, low-power, low-area PowerVR Series2 V2500 core offers a scalable and highly-configurable solution targeting a broad range of devices from cost-sensitive, mass-market feature phones to automotive to connected home security to premium smartphones and tablets.

The V2500 core joins the broad line of Imagination's PowerVR multimedia cores, including the new PowerVR Series6XT graphics processors and PowerVR Series5 video and still image encoders and decoders, to form a complete, integrated vision platform that saves power and bandwidth for today's camera applications, and can provide the basis for next-generation context-aware applications such as facial and gesture recognition, augmented reality and more.

Says Chris Longstaff, senior business development manager, Imagination: "The V2500 core is an extremely compelling imaging processor for use in a broad range of products that need a high performance, low power, compact solution. When the V2500 and other future Raptor cores are combined with our PowerVR graphics and video cores, the result is an optimized vision platform that can enable a new generation of devices. This enables our customers to deliver the highest quality video at the lowest possible bitrate, fully exploiting the PowerVR platform for an outstanding video experience."

Integrated vision platform
The V2500 core is the first imaging processor IP core designed to operate as a cooperative part of a heterogeneous computing platform for advanced functions and next-generation applications. Close connections between the V2500 and other SoC resources can enable full support of 4K Ultra HD video and high pixel count photography in mobile devices and tablets.

Able to work with any video encoder, the V2500 is specially optimized for integration with Imagination's PowerVR Series5 and previous generation video encoders, featuring a dedicated encoder processing path, direct Zero Memory output to the encoder, and the ability to output image statistics and metadata for best-in-class encode quality and real-time bitrate control. This results in lower power, lower bandwidth, lower latency and higher performance - ultimately leading to superior image quality for a given bitrate.

Inside the PowerVR V2500

Designed for SoC integration
Integrating image processing functionality onto the main SoC with the V2500 core can enable:

    --  High performance alongside cost and power savings
    --  Increased flexibility in sensor choice
    --  Higher performance through process advantages; no limits in
        functionality due to process constraints
    --  Enhanced functionality through access to main system memory
Multi-sensor support with fast context switching
The V2500 core provides the features and functionality needed for optimal integration of modern CMOS camera sensors, with full support for sensors from all major vendors. The V2500 core simultaneously supports multiple sensors with fast context switching, enabling stereo, multi-cam and vision array support for volumetric imaging - all with a single imaging processor. Contexts are expandable to enable multiple stereo cameras. On a phone or tablet, this enables front and rear cameras to be routed through the single IP core, and encoded and displayed simultaneously.

Advanced processing pipelines
The advanced processing pipelines of the V2500 from CMOS sensor to RGB and YUV offer the highest quality images possible with minimal noise. This includes comprehensive 1D and 2D image processing pipelines, image enhancement pipeline with a full local tonemapper for enhanced dynamic range, display processing pipeline and encoder processing pipeline. With the V2500 core, the pixel depth of the pipeline can be configured to match the sensor, conserving power compared to DSPs with fixed datapath widths.

PowerVR E5010: low-power JPEG encoding companion core with Zero Memory encode
With the launch of the V2500 imaging processor, Imagination is also introducing the new PowerVR E5010 JPEG encoder, the lowest power JPEG encode solution available in the market. The E5010 core can be configured to reach performance in excess of 1Gpixel/second. This very low-area encoder is an ideal companion core for the V2500. Able to take direct input from the V2500, it enables encoding without the use of external memory. This minimizes latency and memory bandwidth while providing a high-speed solution that can allow for zero shutter lag applications.

Tools and Software Support
Imagination provides comprehensive software for image processing, lens and sensor tuning to enable customers to support a wide variety of industry-leading sensors and lenses such as those from Aptina, Omnivision and Sony. Also included are software drivers to support Linux, Android and other operating systems including real-time operating systems. The comprehensive software stack includes auto white balance, auto focus and auto exposure (3A) algorithms. Also included are several algorithms optimized for PowerVR Series6 GPUs including anti-shake, face detection and HDR (high dynamic range).

Availability
The PowerVR V2500 core is available for licensing now. Contact info@imgtec.com.

About the PowerVR Raptor architecture
Highly power-efficient, and with a comprehensive configurable pipeline, Imagination's PowerVR Series2 Raptor imaging processor architecture is ideal for low-power products such as mobile and wearables, and can seamlessly scale to provide the performance needed for 4K/8K Ultra HD video, multi-megapixel photography and higher pixel depth sensors. Because it was built for efficient extensibility, the Raptor architecture easily extends to address these high-end products with higher pixel counts without impacting the efficiency of the base architecture.

About Imagination Technologies
Imagination is a global technology leader whose products touch the lives of billions of people throughout the world. The company's broad range of silicon IP (intellectual property) includes the key multimedia, communications and general purpose processors needed to create the SoCs (Systems on Chips) that power all mobile, consumer, automotive, enterprise, infrastructure, IoT and embedded electronics. These are complemented by its unique software and cloud IP and system solution focus, enabling its licensees and partners get to market quickly by creating and leveraging highly differentiated SoC platforms. Imagination's licensees include many of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, network operators and OEMs/ODMs who are creating some of the world's most iconic and disruptive products. See: http://www.imgtec.com.

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CONTACT: Imagination Technologies' Press Contacts: UK: David Harold, david.harold@imgtec.com, +44 (0)1923 260 511, USA: Jen Bernier-Santarini, jen.bernier@imgtec.com, +1 408-530-5178

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Blackphone Launches At Mobile World Congress 2014

- Blackphone offers a full suite of applications giving worldwide users unprecedented control over privacy and security.

- Blackphone is now available for pre-order to individuals and enterprises as an unlocked device at: http://www.blackphone.ch.

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS - SGP Technologies, the joint venture of Silent Circle and Geeksphone, is pleased to announce Blackphone, the world's first smartphone which places privacy and control directly in the hands of its users.  Blackphone is now available for pre-order to individuals and enterprises as an unlocked device with a starting price of US$629, and will also be available through selected partner carriers from launch, including KPN Mobile, the inaugural launch carrier for Blackphone serving European regions including Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Customers will always have the option of buying direct rather than through a carrier if that is their preference. 

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Blackphone includes a unique combination of operating system and application tools which offer unparalleled security and privacy to information workers, executives, public figures, and anyone else unwilling to cede ownership of their privacy to other authorities.  Blackphone's PrivatOS, built on Android(TM), and combined with a full suite of privacy-enabled applications, allows users to regain control over their communications activities.  No longer will the use of a smartphone demand acceptance of unauthorized surveillance, commercial exploitation of activity data, and the loss of privacy, security and fundamental human rights.

Blackphone is powered by a >2 GHz quad-core SoC and features a full set of premium features, such as a 4.7" HD IPS screen, LTE, HSPA+, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB of storage, >8MP primary camera with flash and 1.3MP front camera, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11n WiFi, GPS, and more.  Certain specifications are subject to change and may be adjusted prior to shipping the first phones later this year. 

Selling for US$629 (plus shipping and any local taxes or duties for the destination address), Blackphone is a real no-excuses solution for traveling executives looking to BYOD, families concerned about personal security, and anyone else who understands the value of maintaining personal privacy rather than giving it away for free.   

Blackphone comes unlocked and features several pre-installed privacy tools, all of which are fully enabled for at least two years of usage.  These tools include the Silent Circle suite of apps, including Silent Phone, Silent Text, and Silent Contacts; anonymous search, private browsing, and VPN from Disconnect; and secure cloud file storage from SpiderOak. In addition, Blackphone ships with the Smart WiFi Manager from Mike Kershaw, Chief Architect for SGP Technologies, and a powerful remote-wipe and device recovery tool. 

"We wanted to deliver not just the best privacy, but the best total package," said Toby Weir-Jones, SGP Technologies' Managing Director.  "Blackphone offers unprecedented value in a turnkey secure communications platform, and it's easy enough to use that anyone who's used a smartphone before will feel right at home as soon as they turn it on."

Existing Silent Circle users can add an additional two years of use to an existing subscriptions, or initiate new subscriptions at the time of activating their new phone.  Provisioning and subscription management will be handled on the phone itself via the Blackphone Activation Wizard.  In addition, PrivatOS offers frequent Secure Over-The-Air (SOTA) updates directly from SGP Technologies, rather than relying on carriers to approve and release updates.  Blackphone will also ship with the Blackphone Activation Wizard and the Blackphone Security Center.

"We are committed to creating and supporting privacy-preserving technologies," said Casey Oppenheim, co-CEO of Disconnect.  "We are thrilled that Disconnect Search is the default search provider for Blackphone, and that users will receive our Secure Wireless app, which is a smart VPN designed to provide safe browsing and in-app activity, and to stop wireless eavesdropping over Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G networks." 

"We signed on to the Blackphone project with great excitement," according to Ethan Oberman, co-founder and CEO of SpiderOak.  "We have created a special SpiderOak Blackphone Edition which offers a 250% increase in secure, zero-knowledge cloud storage capacity over the free account you can sign up for via our website.  We can't wait to hear stories from Blackphone users about how they're taking advantage of this integrated storage solution."

Blackphone also includes 3 separate 1-year 'Friends and Family' subscriptions for the Silent Circle suite, ensuring that every Blackphone customer will be able to speak securely with trusted friends and family with Apple or Android phones from their first day of ownership. 

The Blackphone value proposition includes the following:

    Item                        Value to User
                                    (US$)       Price to User (US$)
    ----                        -------------   -------------------

     Blackphone                          $629                   $629
     ----------                          ----                   ----

    2 years of Silent Circle             $240                     $0
    ------------------------             ----                    ---

    3 x 1yr 'Friends and
     Family' Silent Circle
     subscriptions                       $360                     $0
    ----------------------               ----                    ---

    2 years of Disconnect,
     1GB/month                           $120                     $0
    ----------------------               ----                    ---

    2 years of SpiderOak,
     5GB/month                           $120                     $0
    ---------------------                ----                    ---

    International power
     adapter kit                          $39                     $0
    -------------------                   ---                    ---

    Totals                              $1508  $629 + delivery costs
    ------                              -----    -------------------

    Delivery costs may include shipping, handling, duties, and
     taxes, depending on destination country
"I have spent my whole career working to uphold the objectives of privacy," said Phil Zimmermann, Co-Founder of Silent Circle and author of PGP.  "Now that the mobile technologies are mature enough, we couldn't be more proud of the launch of Blackphone, the first mainstream, fully-integrated secure communications phone, designed for anyone to use as easily as the legacy phones they're used to already." 

Javier Aguera, Co-founder  and CEO of Geeksphone said: "We are in a time of profound change in the industry. We are proud to have the privilege to be part of this transformation with a unique product, working with fellow innovators as extraordinary as Silent Circle, Disconnect and SpiderOak."

Blackphone is scheduled to ship to the first end users in June 2014, and testing units will be provided to partner carriers in the April timeframe. Other parties interested in reviewing early/pre-production units should contact press@blackphone.ch with the details of their interest.  For more information or to pre-order, please visit https://www.blackphone.ch

About Geeksphone

Geeksphone is a young and dynamic Spanish Company headquartered in Madrid and specializing in the development, promotion and commercialization of "open source" mobile telephony solutions. Geeksphone pioneered the industry by becoming the first European brand to launch an Android(TM) smartphone in 2009, and launched the world's first Firefox OS(TM)-powered smartphone in 2013.

Geeksphone relies on an "open source" business philosophy, which enhances agility and participation in its decision-making. For more on Geeksphone, go to: http://www.geeksphone.com/

About Silent Circle

Silent Circle is a global encrypted communications service headquartered in Washington D.C. providing a revolutionary peer-to-peer platform for encrypted voice, video, text and file transfer on mobile devices via a secure, proprietary network, software and mobile apps. Silent Circle was co-founded by Mike Janke, former Navy SEAL and best-selling author and Phil Zimmermann, the world famous Silicon Valley creator of Internet encryption for voice and data and 2012 inductee into the Internet Hall of Fame, along with Jon Callas, co-founder of PGP Inc. and creator of Apple's Whole Disk Encryption. For more on Silent Circle, go to: https://www.silentcircle.com

Press contacts:

Coonic (for Spain)
Elvira Martín
geeksphone@coonic.com
Tel: +34 916 397 700/ +34 681 101 903

W2 Communications (for US)
Tom Resau
tom@w2comm.com
Tel: +1 703-877-8103

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Hoyos Labs Debuts the HoyosID(TM) Mobile App, Consumer App Utilizes Biometrics to Secure Personal Information

Complete Biometrics Solution for Consumers Will Replace Usernames, Passwords and Log-ins

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress Hall #1 / Stand #1A36 -- Biometrics have become the newest trend in mobile technology; however, companies have been unsuccessful at developing biometric technologies that are both secure and convenient for the consumer. Today, Hoyos Labs, a digital infrastructure security company, presents HoyosID(TM), a mobile app that allows consumers to use biometrics to securely and conveniently replace the usernames and passwords for all of their favorite websites.

The success of the HoyosID mobile app comes from the fact that it leverages smartphones as real-time biometrics pattern acquisition devices without a need for additional hardware to carry. This technology securely pairs users' mobile devices to their personal computers and/or tablets, allowing authentication to move out of a browser's username and password fields and on to the mobile device.

When a user downloads HoyosID onto his or her smartphone and pairs the devices, middleware is installed into the browser, creating a secure link. Multiple devices can be paired, and users can share their account with others, such as family members or business partners. Once the account is activated and the devices are paired, users can add any website that they choose and enter their log-in information only once. From then on, when a user selects a website to log into from the app, his or her biometrics are acquired and verified to grant access to the site.

The app uses the forward-facing camera on a smartphone to capture the user's biometrics - periocular, iris and facial - to identify and log-in the user to the chosen website on his or her desktop or tablet device. The app also includes a unique "liveness" detector (capable of distinguishing a real person from an image or video) and pattern matching to verify that the person who is attempting to log-on to a system or complete a transaction is, in fact, the true identity. This authentication takes less than one minute and allows users to access all of their favorite sites - from Facebook to online banking and beyond.

"At Hoyos Labs, we understood that convenience would be the driving factor in the acceptance of biometrics by consumers, so we focused on creating a technology that will work with mobile devices - the HoyosID app - as most people are already carrying their phones with them everywhere," said Hector Hoyos, CEO of Hoyos Labs. "Secure identity assertion requires multiple pieces to be successful, which many of today's biometric solutions are missing. In order to be effective, there needs to be a secure middleware and back-end, and with HoyosID, we have created a secure platform that is both incredibly secure and incredibly convenient for consumers."

Although the HoyosID solution does include its own proprietary biometric technology, the platform is "biometrics agnostic" and supports any other third-party biometric technology through the Biometric Open Protocol Standards (BOPS).

"Mobile World Congress is the global focal point for the introduction and development of new and innovative mobile technologies, and the Hoyos Labs team saw it as the perfect opportunity to introduce the app that will change how people perceive passwords and identity assertion," continued Hoyos. "In recent months, it has become clear that both consumers and corporations now understand that the use of biometric and mobile technology is the most effective way to protect our personal material."

To see a demonstration of HoyosID, please visit Stand #1A36 in Hall #1 during Mobile World Congress, or e-mail hoyos@kcsa.com to schedule an appointment.

For more information on Hoyos Labs and HoyosID, please visit: http://www.hoyoslabs.com.

About Hoyos Labs
Hoyos Labs is a digital infrastructure security company with security, computer vision and biometrics and big data experts. The goal of Hoyos Labs is to develop and deploy enterprise and consumer identity assertion technology platforms that will conveniently and securely address the identity assertion challenges of today. Hoyos Labs currently has offices in New York, Boston, Bucharest (Romania), Beijing (China) and Oxford (United Kingdom).

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Hoyos Labs

CONTACT: Samantha Wolf, swolf@kcsa.com, 212-896-1220, or Caitlin Kasunich, ckasunich@kcsa.com, 212-896-1241, both of KCSA Strategic Communications

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Konica Minolta Sensing Releases All New CL-200A Product Video

RAMSEY, N.J., Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, provider of advanced optical technology that precisely measures the elements of color and light, is pleased to showcase their CL-200A chroma meter in this featured video.

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The CL-200A chroma meter is the successor to the CL-200. It can measure the color temperature, illuminance, chromaticity, excitation purity, and dominant wavelength of various light sources. The CL-200A meter exclusively does this under LED, Organic LED (OLED), and other forms of Organic Electroluminescence (EL).  Joe Esteves, Special Accounts Sales Manager of Konica Minolta Sensing states, "The CL-200A is a perfect tool to control the quality of new lighting devices such as LED modules. And with the standard accessory software which runs on a PC, users of the CL-200A will be able to rank each measured LED automatically by plotting the data on the chromaticity chart."

CL-200A Key Features:

    --  Compact - lightweight design, fits into the palm of your hand
    --  Portability - collect remote measurements by detaching the head from the
        main body
    --  Simultaneous measurements - has the ability to determine illuminance,
        dominant wavelength, color temperature, chromaticity, and excitation
        purity of a light source
    --  Ideal for white LEDs - can inspect the final product as well as measure
        the chromaticity from the phosphor
    --  Multi-use - can be used to measure any light source ideal for OLEDs and
        LEDs
    --  LED ranking function - rank measurements by using a chromaticity chart
        with included software
    --  Other features - optional PC controllability, low battery indicator,
        calibration function, easy data transfer
Visit Konica Minolta Sensing's website at sensing.konicaminolta.us for more details and to request a quote. Stay connected with Konica Minolta Sensing! Friend us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, and Watch us on YouTube.

About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta, Inc., is recognized as the international leader of industrial color and light measurement. The company is responsible for product lines that continuously revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world.

Konica Minolta Sensing's Ramsey, New Jersey corporate headquarters is fully equipped with a state of the art service center, technical support center, and a focused sales force dedicated to both the North American and South American regions. When it comes to color and light measurement the world looks to Konica Minolta.

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Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.

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Broadcom Introduces First 5G WiFi 2x2 MIMO Combo Chip for Smartphones

Doubles Smartphone Wireless Performance While Improving Power Efficiency

BARCELONA, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress --

News Highlights:

    --  Doubles throughput for faster video and music downloads
    --  Improves power efficiency up to 25 percent when using Wi-Fi over 1x1
        MIMO solutions
    --  Increases wireless coverage up to 30 percent compared to current
        deployments
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today introduced the industry's first 5G WiFi (802.11ac) 2x2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) system-on-a-chip (SoC) for smartphones.  The Broadcom BCM4354® SoC will enable manufacturers to deliver twice the Wi-Fi performance of 1x1 MIMO devices used in smartphones today while improving system power efficiency up to 25 percent when using wireless applications.  Broadcom will showcase its mobile innovations at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 24-27. Visit http://www.connectingeverything.com to learn more.

Consumers expect a fast, always-on smartphone experience. Performance however can be degraded by many factors including how a phone is held or positioned.  In the past, MIMO systems have solved these problems on tablets and larger devices by using multiple antennas. With Broadcom's advanced antenna and PHY design, the BCM4354 can now deliver the benefits of 5G WiFi 2x2 MIMO to smaller platform designs like smartphones while reducing implementation complexity for designers. This achievement enables the industry's first practical implementation of 2x2 MIMO on a smartphone, opening the door for a new market segment.

"Smartphones have become the epicenter of today's digital life and consumers are demanding ever increasing levels of performance and sophistication," said Dino Bekis, Broadcom Vice President, Marketing, Wireless Connectivity Combos.  "As a leader in wireless connectivity solutions, Broadcom continues to deliver unprecedented features and capabilities to this demanding and rapidly growing market."

In addition, Broadcom's Transmit Beamforming (TxBF) technology further improves rate over range performance in congested environments for data-intense applications. Photo and video uploads to social networking sites, for example, will be twice as fast in crowded sporting events or concert venues.

A version of Broadcom's BCM4354 SoC supports Rezence(TM) wireless power technology, developed by the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) which delivers additional wireless freedom. All versions feature a full software platform including support for Android, Windows and Chrome-based operating systems.

Key Features

The Broadcom BCM4354 is a dual-band combo chip for smartphones and tablets that supports 5G Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth (BT) 4.1/BLE, Rezence wireless charging support and FM radio receiver. Highlights include:

    --  867 Mbps PHY rate/80MHz channel bandwidth
    --  SDIO 3.0 and low-power PCIe host interfaces for WLAN; UART and USB for
        BT
    --  Android, Windows and Chrome-based operating systems support
    --  Load Density Parity Check Codes (LDPC), Space Time Block Coding (STBC),
        TurboQAM(TM) and high-accuracy indoor location
Availability

The BCM4354 is now in production.

For more information on 5G WiFi, visit http://www.broadcom.com/products/features/5gwifi.php.

For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or visit Facebookor Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS Feed.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by connecting everything®.  For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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GlobalFrame Cabinet Now Meets UL 2416 Standard, Supports up to 3,000 Pounds

Unmatched Strength, Performance Make it Leading Choice for Technology Companies

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Chatsworth Products' (CPI) GF-Series GlobalFrame(R) Gen 2 Cabinet System, the industry-standard server and network equipment storage solution for data centers and network facilities, now complies with the UL 2416 Listing, supports up to 3,000 pounds and has been tested to four times weight capacity.

The second generation of GlobalFrame is available in a wide variety of sizes, features smarter airflow management and supports CPI's Passive Cooling(R) Technology, which has been proven to reduce energy costs by up to 40 percent. Other new benefits include:

    -- A wider Vertical Exhaust Duct on 800 mm models to improve airflow and allow for higher kW capacity

    -- Increased perforation on doors from 63 percent to 78 percent to maximize airflow

    -- Increased front-to-rear rail depths to support deeper equipment

    -- Improved front door hinge design for quick and effortless door removal and installation

Make deploying a network even easier by customizing GlobalFrame cabinets with CPI's eConnect(TM) Power Distribution Units (PDUs). Featuring the industry's highest ambient temperature rating of 149 degrees F (65 degrees C) and a low-profile chassis that optimizes airflow, eConnect PDUs are the answer to higher server densities and improved thermal management. Use CPI's Product Configurator( http://www.chatsworth.com/support-and-downloads/design-tools/product-configurator/?prid=globalframe&language=zh-cn&date2014&source=prnewswire&cta=productpage ) to save time by ordering the GlobalFrame cabinet with PDUs pre-installed.

This extensive list of benefits and improvements makes the GF-Series GlobalFrame Gen 2 Cabinet System one of the most advanced standard cabinets available, and it is made with the quality you know and trust from CPI.

As always, CPI offers a full line of standard and customized designs, as well as a wide selection of accessories, that are engineered and tested to the highest standards in the industry and even beyond.

For a complete list of new features and enhancements, visit CPI's GlobalFrame Gen 2 product page( http://www.chatsworth.com/products/cabinet-and-enclosure-systems/globalframe-cabinets/?prid=globalframe&language=zh-cn&date2014&content=introduction&source=prnewswire&cta=productpage ).

About Chatsworth Products

Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) is a global provider of quality voice and data solutions that optimize, store and secure technology equipment, providing innovation, configurability and value. CPI operates global offices within the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and China, as well as manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia.

For more information about CPI, visit http://www.chatsworth.com.

CPI does not accept liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to change information and descriptions of listed services and products.

(C)2014 Chatsworth Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Chatsworth Products, CPI, CPI Passive Cooling, eConnect, MegaFrame, Saf-T-Grip, Seismic Frame, SlimFrame, TeraFrame, GlobalFrame, Cube-iT Plus, Evolution, OnTrac, QuadraRack and Velocity are federally registered trademarks of Chatsworth Products. Simply Efficient is a trademark of Chatsworth Products. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies.

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Firefox OS Expands to Higher-Performance Devices and Pushes the Boundaries of Entry-Level Smartphones

New devices, features, content and customization prove the flexibility and capability of the Web as the platform for mobile development

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress -- Mozilla, the mission-based organization dedicated to keeping the power of the Web in people's hands, today previewed the future of Firefox OS to show how the flexibility, scalability and powerful customization will empower users, developers and industry partners to create the exact mobile experience they want with relevant and innovative features, localized services and more.

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Expanding Ecosystem   
Today, device partners ALCATEL ONETOUCH, Huawei, LG and ZTE are all using Firefox OS on a broad range of smartphones that are tailored for different types of consumers. The Firefox OS devices unveiled today showcase dual-core processors for better performance, higher screen resolution and more. The newest Firefox OS devices to join the family include the ZTE Open C and Open II, Alcatel ONETOUCH Fire C, Fire E, Fire S and Fire 7 tablet, all using Snapdragon(TM) processors from Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a leader in mobile communications

In the few months since initial launch, Firefox OS smartphones are now available in 15 markets, with new operators and new markets around the globe announced today. Mozilla is working to create a level playing field with the openness of the Web. The ecosystem is catching fire and resulting in development of new form factors beyond the smartphone. For example, Panasonic announced they will make SmartTVs powered by Firefox OS, Foxconn and VIA are making Firefox OS tablets, and Mozilla is working with suppliers to enable devices for all target user groups.

Significant growth is also happening with apps and content on Firefox OS, proving the Web has the potential to be the world's largest marketplace. Firefox OS offers two ways to discover and utilize apps and content - the Firefox Marketplace and an adaptive app search that enables discovery and access to apps that users can instantly use once or download to keep. This innovative approach helps maximize data and storage usage.

The Firefox Marketplace has seen thousands of developers submitting apps and millions of downloads of popular global and relevant local apps. Top global apps include Cut the Rope, Disney's Where's My Water?, Facebook, EverNav, HERE, Line, Pinterest, SoundCloud, The Weather Channel, TimeOut, Twitter, Yelp and YouTube.

The Firefox Marketplace makes it possible to create local and niche apps with relevant regional content by allowing developers to build on basic Web technologies, without gatekeepers. The top new local apps in the Firefox Marketplace include Despegar.com travel booking, Capp World Cup highlights, Captain Rogers game, Manana reading app, Napster, SurfTime and more.

Future of Firefox OS   
At Mobile World Congress, Mozilla is showing off a preview of what to expect from Firefox OS in the coming year and what's possible when the Web is the platform.

Firefox OS is made to change with each individual and adapt to his or her interests and needs with features like adaptive app search, offline use and cost control. New content can be enjoyed instantly with a simple search, making downloads virtually a thing of the past. Firefox OS offers deep levels of customization that are unmatched by any platform or device. This is possible because Firefox OS is built on the flexible technologies of the Web and the user interface is made of a modular architecture of building blocks that make it easy for anyone to customize.

Upcoming versions of Firefox OS will offer users fun and innovative new features and services including new and intuitive navigation, a powerful universal search feature, support for LTE networks and dual SIM cards, easy ways to share content, ability to create custom ringtones, replaceable home screens and Firefox Accounts.

New versions of Firefox OS have many performance improvements that dramatically improve the user experience including speedier launch times, smoother scrolling and improved keyboard accuracy.

Here are highlights on a few of the features coming next for Firefox OS:

    --  Deep customization options for operators and manufacturers, developers
        and users. This includes the ability to create custom ringtones and
        replaceable home screens, which were direct requests from Firefox OS
        users.
    --  A new universal search that will revolutionize how users discover
        content on their phones. The feature is available on any screen - simply
        swipe down from the top to find new apps, content or navigate to
        anything on the phone or the Web.
    --  New navigation features to make multitasking intuitive, fluid and smart,
        much like how users interact with the Web. Users can easily swipe from
        the left and right edges to seamlessly move between pages, content and
        apps in a fun way that saves time.
    --  Easy and direct sharing of content (and even software updates) in a
        secure way with NFC support, without the need for data or Wifi.
    --  LTE support to make the mobile experience even faster.
    --  Firefox OS will introduce Firefox Accounts and services. Firefox
        Accounts is a safe and easy way for users to create an account that
        enables them to sign in and take Firefox everywhere. With Firefox
        Accounts, Mozilla can better integrate services including Firefox
        Marketplace, Firefox Sync, backup, storage, or even a service to help
        locate, message or wipe a phone if it were lost or stolen.
As the platform evolves, Firefox OS will enable new technologies for the mobile industry. Mozilla is already leading the way in areas like gaming, privacy and security, WebRTC and other services. Firefox OS is a great platform for which partners can build additional services that meet the needs of their customers regionally and individually.

Early examples:

    --  Telefonica offers a very helpful cost control app for customers to
        manage their usage and top off their account.
    --  Deutsche Telekom just announced they are utilizing the deep levels of
        customization Firefox OS offers to develop new privacy features for the
        Future of Mobile Privacy project, a joint effort with Mozilla to create
        effective, user-driven privacy functionality for mobile devices.
    --  WebRTC is an open, standards-based technology that enables operators to
        offer services like real time chat, image and file sharing. With WebRTC,
        operators can let users make calls to any desktop or mobile device,
        regardless of platform or service provider.
"We're pleased to see the Firefox OS ecosystem grow so quickly as users, developers and partners come together to experience and build the future of mobile experiences," said Andreas Gal, Mozilla Vice President of Mobile. "Firefox OS will continue to evolve and add more features to offer choice and customization that is unmatched by any other smartphone. We're excited to see what other features and services will result from an open platform being contributed to by developers, partners and community around the world."

About Mozilla   
Mozilla has been a pioneer and advocate for the Web for more than 15 years. We create and promote open standards that enable innovation and advance the Web as a platform for all. Today, half a billion people worldwide use Mozilla Firefox to experience the Web on computers, tablets and mobile devices. With Firefox OS and

Firefox Marketplace, Mozilla is driving a mobile ecosystem built entirely on open Web standards, freeing mobile providers, manufacturers, developers and consumers from the limitations and restrictions imposed by proprietary platforms. For more information, visit http://www.mozilla.org.

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Spreadtrum and Mozilla Take Aim at Global Smartphone Accessibility with Turnkey Solution for US$25 Smartphones

- Integration of Spreadtrum's entry-level smartphone chipsets with turnkey reference designs for Firefox OS aims to bring Open Web Devices to an underserved audience of entry-level smartphone buyers around the world

- Spreadtrum unveils the SC6821, the industry's first chipset for US$25 smartphones (retail), on Firefox OS

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Mobile World Congress, Spreadtrum Communications, Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company in China with advanced technology in 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards, and Mozilla, the mission-based organization dedicated to keeping the power of the Web in people's hands, announced that they have teamed up to deliver turnkey Firefox OS reference designs with Spreadtrum's entry-level smartphone chipsets. These solutions expand the global accessibility of open Web smartphones to first-time and entry-level smartphone buyers by reducing the time and cost required for handset makers to bring these devices to market. Spreadtrum and Mozilla have now completed the integration of Firefox OS with several of Spreadtrum's WCDMA and EDGE smartphone chipsets, including the SC6821, unveiled today by Spreadtrum as the industry's first chipset for US$25 smartphones. These smartphones are available for demos at Mozilla's booth (3C30) at Mobile World Congress 2014 in Barcelona.

"The combination of Firefox OS with Spreadtrum's entry-level smartphone platforms has the potential to dramatically extend the reach of smartphones and the Web globally," said Dr. Li Gong, Mozilla Senior Vice President of Mobile Devices and President of Asia Operations. "Firefox OS delivers a customized, fun and intuitive experience for first-time smartphone buyers and our collaboration with Spreadtrum enables the industry to offer customers an extremely affordable way to get a smartphone and connect with Web apps."

At Mobile World Congress, Spreadtrum unveiled the SC6821, its new smartphone chipset that redefines the entry level of the global smartphone market. The chipset is designed with a unique low memory configuration and high level of integration that dramatically reduces the total bill of materials required to develop low-end smartphones. With this chipset, handset makers will be able to bring to market smartphones with 3.5" HVGA touchscreens, integrated WiFi, Bluetooth, FM and camera functions, the advanced phone and browser features of Firefox OS, and access to a rich ecosystem of web and HTML5 applications, at prices similar to much more minimally featured budget feature phones.

Spreadtrum's turnkey reference design brings together this highly cost-effective chipset platform with the intuitive, easy-to-use experience and Web/HTML5 application ecosystem of Firefox OS. "Turnkey solutions benefit the vast majority of small handset makers by reducing the time and cost involved in bringing new devices to market," said Stuart Robinson, analyst at Strategy Analytics. "This joint effort between Spreadtrum and Mozilla will help make Firefox OS more readily available to handset makers that focus on the needs of entry level smartphone buyers in emerging markets."

Firefox OS smartphones are the first devices powered completely by Web technologies to deliver the performance, personalization and price users want in a smartphone with a beautiful, intuitive and easy-to-use experience that is unmatched by other phones. Firefox OS has all the things users need from a smartphone as well as the things they want like built-in social integration with Facebook and Twitter, HERE Maps with offline capabilities, much-loved features like the Firefox Web browser, the Firefox Marketplace for apps and more. Firefox OS features a brand new concept for smartphones - an adaptive app search that literally transforms the phone to meet a user's needs and interests at any moment.

Firefox OS offers Mozilla-pioneered WebAPIs that unlock the power of the Web and enable developers to build fun and rich app experiences that were previously only available to proprietary native apps, which are fragmented by platform and not portable.

Xiaomao Xiao, Spreadtrum's vice president of software development added, "By integrating Firefox OS support with our smartphone platforms, we are providing our customers with flexibility and choice in how they develop and design their smartphones as well as access to the increasingly rich base of HTML5 applications that are available on this platform. We are pleased to work with Mozilla to expand Firefox OS support to all of our smartphone platforms to provide the benefits of open web technologies to consumers around the world."

Spreadtrum and Mozilla have completed the integration of Firefox OS with Spreadtrum's SC6821 and SC7710 WCDMA smartphone chipsets, and expect to complete a turnkey reference design for the SC7715, Spreadtrum's single-core WCDMA smartphone chipset with integrated connectivity, next month. Spreadtrum and Mozilla's collaboration will extend across Spreadtrum's full chipset portfolio.

About Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that develops mobile chipset platforms for smartphones, feature phones and other consumer electronics products, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards. Spreadtrum's solutions combine its highly integrated, power-efficient chipsets with customizable software and reference designs in a complete turnkey platform, enabling customers to achieve faster design cycles with a lower development cost. Spreadtrum's customers include global and China-based manufacturers developing mobile products for consumers in China and emerging markets around the world.  Spreadtrum is a privately held company headquartered in Shanghai and an affiliate of Tsinghua Unigroup, Ltd. For more information, visit http://www.spreadtrum.com.

About Mozilla

Mozilla has been a pioneer and advocate for the Web for more than 15 years. We create and promote open standards that enable innovation and advance the Web as a platform for all. Today, half a billion people worldwide use Mozilla Firefox to discover, experience and connect to the Web on computers, tablets and mobile phones. For more information please visit https://www.mozilla.org/.

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Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Spreadtrum Contact:  Diana Jovin, +1 650-308-8148, ir@spreadtrum.com; Mozilla Contact: Erica Jostedt, press@mozilla.com

Web Site: https://www.mozilla.org

LOSTnFOUND presents the award-winning assistance system that helps track dementia patients

-- guard2me©: A small wearable provides more security and a better quality of life

BARCELONA, Spain and ADLISWIL, Switzerland, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @ MWC 2014 -- On the occasion of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, LOSTnFOUND presents a digital assistance system for patients with dementia. With the help of guard2me, caregivers can find out where the wearer of the GPS watch is located. This means that patients with dementia regain more freedom and a better quality of life, and caregivers and family members are being relieved.

More and more families are affected by Alzheimer's. The disease is very often associated with disorientation: people with dementia tend to wander, get lost and be unable to remember the way home. However, it is important for the self-respect of these patients that they maintain their independence and self-determination. With its guard2me© product, the Swiss company LOSTnFOUND offers a tracking device that helps dementia patients regain a better quality of life and supports caregivers.

The system, which was especially developed to support dementia patients, consists of three main components: a GPS watch with an embedded tracking device and SIM card and a web portal or app for smartphones. The location of the wearer of the watch is tracked via GPS and then transmitted to the web portal via the mobile network. The current position can be shown on a digital map (Google maps). As a special feature, the system can track the wearer even when he or she is indoors. This means that caregivers can locate the person very precisely even where there are only weak or no GPS signals. Thanks to the integrated SIM card, guard2me© can be used in 145 countries. The web portal, app and watch are easy and self-explanatory to use.

In the web portal, the user can fix tracking intervals and also set a specific safe or danger zone. Special privacy settings ensure that confident information can only be accessed by registered users. An intelligent sensor integrated into the watch recognizes when the wearer has fallen and immediately sends a text message to the caregiver. The guard2me© watch is also equipped with an SOS button. When this button is pushed, guard2me© immediately sends the current position.

After a test phase of more than six months, guard2me© is available on the market in the beginning of March 2014. Family members and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients can find further information on the website http://www.guard2me.com, where they can also order the system. The price of the watch is €298, plus a monthly service fee which is currently €25 including the SIM card.

During the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, guard2me© won the "Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Award". The tracking system for people with Alzheimer's disease was developed by the Swiss company LOSTnFOUND together with leading technology partners. LOSTnFOUND has been successfully developing and marketing tracking systems for vehicles and movable goods for several years.

Further information about the company can be found on:
http://www.lostnfound.com or http://www.guard2me.com
Awards: http://www.lostnfound.com/award

LOSTnFOUND

CONTACT: for journalists: Jutta Monden, Mobile: +49-0-151-561-443-64, Jutta.Monden@lostnfound.com

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

Texas Instruments unveils its smallest, most efficient HD DLP® Pico(TM) chipset

Delivers brighter images, longer battery life with optical engines now in development from industry's largest pico ecosystem

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Mobile World Congress, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) released the 0.3" HD Tilt & Roll Pixel (TRP) DLP® Pico(TM) chipset, its smallest, most power-efficient micro-mirror array, which can generate high-definition (HD) displays from compact electronics, including tablets, smartphones, accessories, wearable displays, augmented reality displays, interactive surface computing, digital signage and control panels. Based on proven DLP Cinema® technology, this new DLP Pico chipset delivers bright, vivid HD image quality. Developers, system integrators, retailers and media interested in meeting TI experts at Mobile World Congress may request a meeting by contacting dlpmwc@list.ti.com.

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The new 0.3" HD TRP chipset leverages TI's proprietary TRP DLP architecture and adaptive IntelliBright(TM)( )suite of algorithms to deliver higher brightness and lower power consumption than previous DLP Pico chipset architectures. Additionally, the chipset's fast switching speeds of up to thousands of times per second enables the smallest true-color RGB engines with 120-Hz video performance. 

To accelerate end-product development, TI maintains the most extensive pico ecosystem in the industry and is actively working with leading developers and manufacturers to bring products to market in 2014 that incorporate the 0.3" HD TRP chipset. For more details, please contact a member of DLP's ecosystem of leading optical engine manufacturers, including Asia Optical, Sekonix, Shenzhen Anhua Optoelectronics Technology Co. LTD, UneedElectro Inc. and Young Optics.

"TI has been a strong and innovative supplier to us," said Edward Tang, CEO of Avegant. "We are already utilizing the innovative 0.3" HD TRP chipset in our virtual retinal display product, the Avegant Glyph, to beam images directly onto the human eye. We selected this chipset based on its HD image quality, flexibility and power savings."

"This HD chipset represents a major milestone for DLP; we are achieving two times the number of pixels in a 0.3-inch MEMS device with 30 percent greater optical efficiency and up to 50 percent power savings on a frame-by-frame basis than our previous architectures," said Frank Moizio, business unit manager of DLP Pico. "This allows developers to create a wider variety of applications and products in smaller form factors than ever before."

To learn more about the DLP Pico 0.3" HD TRP chipset, please visit http://www.ti.com/trp-home to review a product brief. To learn how to get started using DLP Pico technology, please visit:  http://www.ti.com/get-started.

About Texas Instruments DLP Products
Since 1996, award-winning DLP technology from Texas Instruments has powered the world's top display devices to deliver high resolution images rich with color, contrast, clarity and brightness for a wide range of applications, including industrial, automotive, medical and interactive displays. DLP's technology is being used in movie theaters (DLP Cinema®) and large-scale, professional venues and conference rooms, classrooms and home theaters. With DLP Pico(TM)-enabled mobile devices, users have the ability to display images from the palm of their hand. Every DLP chipset features an array of microscopic mirrors that switch on and off up to ten thousand times per second. To learn more about DLP technology, please visit http://www.DLP.com, or follow DLP on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/TI_DLP.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks
DLP and DLP Cinema are registered trademarks and DLP Pico and IntelliBright are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Nikita Tikunov, Texas Instruments, +33(0)674973383, n-tikunov@ti.com, Aaron Motsinger, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-512-527-7028, dlpcore@waggeneredstrom.com

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HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G Lets You Share Better and Experience a World Without Boundaries

Huawei unveils a colorful and effortlessly accessible 4G LTE smartphone at MWC 2014

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today unveiled HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G at GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014. Huawei's new 4G LTE-enabled smartphone brings ease of use back to smartphone ownership and opens up a world of fun and colorful new ways to stay connected without boundaries. With a 4.5-inch qHD display, 5-megapixel front-facing camera and Emotion UI 2.0[1], HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G is an ideal companion for those who want to share better.

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"HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G is a stylish, colorful, and lightning fast smartphone designed to break down barriers," said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "With its handy 4G LTE connectivity, easy-to-use interface and dynamic cameras offering a multitude of photographic opportunities, Huawei is delivering on our promise to 'Make it Possible' for more people around the world."

HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G brings color to life with its crystal clear 4.5-inch qHD 960 x 540 LCD display and 245PPI. At 7.85mm slim and weighing 115g, Ascend G6 4G builds upon the 'double C' design of the popular Ascend P6 smartphone and is available in black with light gunmetal grey or rose gold highlights, or in white with pink or champagne gold[2]. HUAWEI Ascend G6 also comes in a 7.5mm 3G version available in black, white, pink, gold or blue.

Running on a powerful quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and robust 2000 mAh lithium polymer battery with up to 30 percent power saving, HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G is 4G LTE-enabled for faster and more reliable connectivity. Movies can be downloaded in minutes and work files uploaded in seconds with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Smart photo album, internet, notification and permission management provides full control. The 'one key scan' function maintains peak performance through 'phone speed tracking', 'power conservation', 'storage cleaning' and 'harassment filter'. Ascend G6 4G also supports NFC sharing[3] for mobile payments.

Featuring the latest version of the intuitive Emotion UI 2.0, HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G brings smartphone use within reach. A customizable homescreen and the enhanced 'Standard' and 'Simplicity' UIs make navigation effortless, and nearly 1,000 online themes are available to suit personal preferences.

Ascend G6 4G offers an enhanced smartphone camera experience with Huawei's proprietary self-focus tips and preview screen. The four plastic element (4P) lens featured on the 5-megapixel front-facing camera provides audio controlled spontaneous snapping, auto-scene recognition and auto-facial enhancement. Featuring 88 degree wide-angle shooting, Ascend G6 4G enables all-inclusive photos that will wow viewers. Add an extra dimension with the 'Voice Photo' function that takes a photo and records a 10-second audio clip to accompany it, shareable via Facebook and WeChat.

There are also endless opportunities to explore surroundings with multi-shot capture, horizontal shooting and panoramic functions, thanks to the five plastic elements (5P) lens of the 8-megapixel AF BSI f/2.0 aperture rear-facing camera. Alternatively, the voice-activated hands-free 'selfie' function shows off camera-ready poses. Filming or photographing in low light is a breeze with Ascend G6 4G's in-built Sony IMX134 sensor, blue glass infrared filter and integrated camera flash for sharp, clear images.

HUAWEI Ascend G6 will be available from Q1 2014 and Ascend G6 4G from April 2014.

About Huawei Consumer Business Group

As at the end of 2013, Huawei's products and services are deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices and cloud services. With more than 20 years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners and experience in telecommunications, Huawei has established a globalized network, operation ability and working partners. Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.

For more information, visit Huawei Consumer BG online: consumer.huawei.com/en/

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[1] Emotion UI versions may vary between regions.

[2] Color availability may vary between regions.

[3] Not available on 3G version.

SOURCE Huawei Consumer Business Group

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Huawei Exceeds the Limits of What's Possible with HUAWEI MediaPad X1 at MWC 2014

Huawei also unveils its first wearable and new MediaPad phablet for a truly connected life

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today unveiled two new additions to its MediaPad range of devices and its first wearable device at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2014. With HUAWEI MediaPad X1, the world's slimmest 7-inch LTE Cat4-enabled all-in-one phablet, HUAWEI TalkBand B1, the perfect hybrid 'talk and track' companion, and HUAWEI MediaPad M1, the 8-inch entertainment powerhouse, Huawei makes a life without boundaries possible for more people.

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"We're excited to unveil our new 4G LTE-enabled MediaPads which, together with HUAWEI TalkBand B1, deliver the essential pillars of happiness -- health, connection to family, contact with friends and access to work - without boundaries," said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "Huawei's culture of innovation places us in prime position to develop devices that bring people the benefits and joy of technology through 4G LTE connectivity."

HUAWEI MediaPad X1

HUAWEI MediaPad X1 combines the functionality of a smartphone and tablet in a full aluminum alloy unibody, providing outstanding comfort and ease of use at only 239g and 7.18mm thin. Its 7-inch 1200 x 1920 FHD LTPS touch display features a 80% screen-to-body ratio.

Powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, its ultra-long lasting 5000 mAh battery provides 21 days of standby time, over five full days of continuous use and reverse charging.

MediaPad X1 features an advanced 13MP Sony Exmor R BSI rear-facing camera and panoramic shooting. Its 5MP front-facing camera with Huawei's proprietary self-focus tips, preview screen, 10-level auto-facial enhancement and voice-activated hands-free capture is perfect for taking the best 'selfies'. The 'Voice Photo' function takes a photo accompanied by a 10-second audio clip that can be shared via Facebook and WeChat.

HUAWEI TalkBand B1

HUAWEI TalkBand B1 features wireless calling with a Bluetooth(TM) 4.1 earpiece, up to seven hours of calls and 1.4-inch flexible OLED display. It supports Android 2.3+ and iOS 5.0+ compatible devices, and syncs effortlessly via NFC.

TalkBand B1 wirelessly tracks activity time and progress, including steps taken, miles covered and calories burned. It intelligently records sleep duration and quality, while the smart alarm and nap functions assist rest.

Weighing just 26g and only 14.6mm thin, TalkBand B1 features a bendable curve design with a removable 9.4g earpiece. The 90 mAh battery lasts for six days and charges in two hours using the USB connector.

HUAWEI MediaPad M1

HUAWEI MediaPad M1 features an 8-inch 800 x 1280 HD IPS multi-touch capacitive screen with Huawei SWS technology, dual front-facing speakers and microphones for an enhanced audiovisual experience. Powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 4800 mAh capacity battery, it supports 8 hours of video playing on a single charge.

Ultra-slim at 7.9mm, MediaPad M1's 329g sleek aluminum body slips easily into pockets or purses. The 1MP front-facing and 5MP rear-facing auto-focus cameras enable easy snapping and photo sharing.

The LTE Cat4-enabled MediaPad X1 and M1 download work files in seconds and 1GB movies in one minute with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. In-built WiFi routers and 2.4/5G dual mode WiFi support with voice call and SMS capabilities provide on-the-spot connection. The AirSharing function enables screen sharing and the transfer of images via cloud photo sharing. MediaPads X1 and M1 feature the latest intuitive interface, Emotion UI 2.0, with customizable homescreens, enhanced 'Standard' and 'Simplicity' UIs and over 1,000 diverse themes.

Availability

    -- HUAWEI MediaPad X1 is available in China, Russia, Western

       Europe, the Middle East, Japan and Latin America from March

       2014.

    -- HUAWEI TalkBand B1 is available in China from March 2014, and

       in Japan, the Middle East, Russia and Western Europe from Q2

       2014.

    -- HUAWEI MediaPad M1 is available from Q1 2014 in Europe, Russia,

       the Middle East, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Australia and

       Latin America.

About Huawei Consumer Business Group

As at the end of 2013, Huawei's products and services are deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices and cloud services. With more than 20 years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners, Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.

Visit Huawei Consumer BG online: consumer.huawei.com/en

SOURCE Huawei Consumer Business Group

Huawei Consumer Business Group

HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G Lets You Share Better and Experience a World Without Boundaries

Huawei unveils a colorful and effortlessly accessible 4G LTE smartphone at MWC 2014

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today unveiled HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G at GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014. Huawei's new 4G LTE-enabled smartphone brings ease of use back to smartphone ownership and opens up a world of fun and colorful new ways to stay connected without boundaries. With a 4.5-inch qHD display, 5-megapixel front-facing camera and Emotion UI 2.0([1]), HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G is an ideal companion for those who want to share better.

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"HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G is a stylish, colorful, and lightning fast smartphone designed to break down barriers," said Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "With its handy 4G LTE connectivity, easy-to-use interface and dynamic cameras offering a multitude of photographic opportunities, Huawei is delivering on our promise to 'Make it Possible' for more people around the world."

HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G brings color to life with its crystal clear 4.5-inch qHD 960 x 540 LCD display and 245PPI. At 7.85mm slim and weighing 115g, Ascend G6 4G builds upon the 'double C' design of the popular Ascend P6 smartphone and is available in black with light gunmetal grey or rose gold highlights, or in white with pink or champagne gold([2]). HUAWEI Ascend G6 also comes in a 7.5mm 3G version available in black, white, pink, gold or blue.

Running on a powerful quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and robust 2000 mAh lithium polymer battery with up to 30 percent power saving, HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G is 4G LTE-enabled for faster and more reliable connectivity. Movies can be downloaded in minutes and work files uploaded in seconds with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Smart photo album, internet, notification and permission management provides full control. The 'one key scan' function maintains peak performance through 'phone speed tracking', 'power conservation', 'storage cleaning' and 'harassment filter'. Ascend G6 4G also supports NFC sharing([3]) for mobile payments.

Featuring the latest version of the intuitive Emotion UI 2.0, HUAWEI Ascend G6 4G brings smartphone use within reach. A customizable homescreen and the enhanced 'Standard' and 'Simplicity' UIs make navigation effortless, and nearly 1,000 online themes are available to suit personal preferences.

Ascend G6 4G offers an enhanced smartphone camera experience with Huawei's proprietary self-focus tips and preview screen. The four plastic element (4P) lens featured on the 5-megapixel front-facing camera provides audio controlled spontaneous snapping, auto-scene recognition and auto-facial enhancement. Featuring 88 degree wide-angle shooting, Ascend G6 4G enables all-inclusive photos that will wow viewers. Add an extra dimension with the 'Voice Photo' function that takes a photo and records a 10-second audio clip to accompany it, shareable via Facebook and WeChat.

There are also endless opportunities to explore surroundings with multi-shot capture, horizontal shooting and panoramic functions, thanks to the five plastic elements (5P) lens of the 8-megapixel AF BSI f/2.0 aperture rear-facing camera. Alternatively, the voice-activated hands-free 'selfie' function shows off camera-ready poses. Filming or photographing in low light is a breeze with Ascend G6 4G's in-built Sony IMX134 sensor, blue glass infrared filter and integrated camera flash for sharp, clear images.

HUAWEI Ascend G6 will be available from Q1 2014 and Ascend G6 4G from April 2014.

About Huawei Consumer Business Group

As at the end of 2013, Huawei's products and services are deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices and cloud services. With more than 20 years of rich business expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and partners and experience in telecommunications, Huawei has established a globalized network, operation ability and working partners. Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities and creating extraordinary experiences for people everywhere.

For more information, visit Huawei Consumer BG online: consumer.huawei.com/en/

For regular updates on Huawei Consumer BG, follow us on:

Facebook: facebook.com/huaweidevice

Twitter: twitter.com/HuaweiDevice

Google+: plus.google.com/+HuaweiDevice

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    [1] Emotion UI versions may
     vary between regions.

    [2] Color availability may
     vary between regions.

    [3] Not available on 3G
     version.
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CONTACT: Anny Huang and Gemma McAloon, +86 134 2511 0627 and +44 7841 870 855, xing.huang@huawei.com and gemma@wcommunications.co.uk

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Spritz Reinvents Reading on Mobile Devices, One Word at a Time

Spritz's Text Streaming Technology Enables Easy Reading in a Format Optimized for Small Screens

Technology Launching Exclusively on Samsung GALAXY S5 and Gear 2 at MWC

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Spritz, the company behind the innovative text streaming technology built to reinvent the way people read, launched today at Mobile World Congress. Spritz's patent-pending technology enhances reading on mobile and wearable devices by streaming individual words using the "Optimal Recognition Point" (ORP) in a special display called the "Redicle." This method makes communication faster, easier and more effective by removing the inefficient eye movements associated with traditional reading. The first use of Spritz will be implemented in an email application for the Samsung Gear 2 and Galaxy S5 smartphone. With the growth of wearable devices, Spritz's patent-pending technology will enable Samsung device users to read emails comfortably and conveniently- one streaming word at a time.

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Spritz is uniquely designed for small screens. The technology removes the inconvenience of scrolling, swiping, squinting and pinching to read on your devices by streaming individual words, one by one, at the user's desired speed. Developed and tested for over three years with deep roots in science and data, Spritz enables the brain to focus on each word, promoting faster reading speeds and higher information retention rates.

"We're reinventing the way people read by eliminating the obstacles associated with traditional reading on mobile devices," said Co-Founder and CEO Frank Waldman. "As smart devices continue to change shape and become increasingly smaller, Spritz enables users to read comfortably and conveniently. Our technology can be used to read emails, text messages, social media streams, maps or web content and can be integrated onto any mobile device - the options are almost limitless. Reading has never been easier, more efficient or more effective."

How Spritz Works
Spritz's technology streams individual words inside of a special display called the "Redicle," which helps the eyes to position themselves precisely at the recognition point for each word. The most time-consuming part of reading is the eye movement from word to word. By applying their new method of word alignment that's based on the science of how people traditionally recognize words while reading, Spritz takes eye movement out of the equation, allowing much more to be read in the same amount of time. Spritz provides proprietary algorithms to identify how long to display words and sentences, providing an unparalleled natural reading experience. 

For the past two years, Spritz has focused on development and testing of its technology for integration into mobile OS platforms, applications and webpages. Through testing users, it was found that new users were able to both learn how to spritz and to double their traditional reading speed within just a few minutes of starting. In addition, it was determined that reading with Spritz also promotes increased comprehension of the material vs. traditional reading. 

"When we started testing, we already knew that we were on to something but the comprehension tests surprised even us," said Dr. Maik Maurer, Co-Founder and CTO of Spritz. "Happily, our tests confirmed that spritzing increases comprehension. We're now starting to research whether time spent spritzing will also increase a user's traditional reading speed and comprehension, an effect reported to us by many of our testers."

Spritz technology currently supports English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Korean, with more languages on the way. With multiple reading speeds to match a user's comfort level ranging from 100 to 1000 words per minute, "spritzing" is easy to learn for all ages. Users typically become accustomed to reading in this new format within a few minutes of their first spritz. Available with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Gear 2, Spritz offers licensing options for its integration within operating systems, applications, websites and wearable technologies.

For more information and to learn how to spritz, visit http://www.spritzinc.com.

About Spritz
Reading Reimagined. Founded in 2012 by Frank Waldman, a serial entrepreneur and MIT alum, Maik Maurer, scientist at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and his colleague Matthias Klein, Spritz's mission is to change the way people read on mobile devices by making communication faster, easier and more effective. The company holds multiple pending patents in its portfolio including its innovative text-streaming technology that presents individual words at the reader's comfortable speed for an all-around efficient and comprehensive reading experience. This technology has been researched, developed and tested in Boston, Munich, and Salt Lake City. Privately funded, the investment was led by Founder and Chairman of Digicel, Denis O'Brien.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.

Contact:
Sandy Choi
Sandy.Choi@BM.com
(+1)917-306-4023

Lowell Eschen 
Lowellseschen@gmail.com
(+1)212-614-4081

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Dual-Screen Era has Struck the World

BARCELONA, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @ MWC 2014 -- OAXIS today announced: Still able to recall the vibrant InkCase at Computex 2013? After six months, Singapore's OAXIS brings in another masterpiece - InkCase Lite to the MWC 2014. The dual-screen is suitable for all types and phone models in the market which easily allows you to switch to this dual-screen anytime.

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InkCase has won the Design & Innovation Award and exhibited for the first time at Computex 2013, and was well received by the public. The first generation of InkCase was designed for iPhone 5/5S, Samsung Note 2 and S4. There was also a lot of feedback on whether there will be any products developed for Sony Xperia Z1, Samsung Note 3 and other models. We started to brainstorm on the possibilities to develop an InkCase that is compatible to all phones, hence the birth of InkCase Lite. The InkCase Lite is compatible to all types of phone models by just a change in the casing. Other than that, it can also be installed at the back of the phone, as well as the front, namely in any way to fulfill the requirements of various users.

According to OAXIS Development Director, Tim Li, InkCase is like a digital book reader that can be installed on the phone case. Users can transfer books from the phone to InkCase through OAXIS app - EpiReader, by using Bluetooth. Using another app - InkCase Photo, InkCase can also display and style your photo in your phone to show off your personality. Moreover, the latest InkCase app, InkCase Sports has taken InkCase to a higher level as a bike sports timer. At the moment, InkCase has many more functions yet to be explored, such as instant message reminder, discount coupons, QR Code, etc. OAXIS has opened up the SDK application platform for more fans and apps developers to explore and develop more exciting applications.

There is a touching story behind the development of InkCase. The origin of InkCase comes from a real life example. One of our company's directors will always change his phone casing of his loving yet mischievous son. This is costly and troublesome. InkCase was invented to meet his needs for a customized screen anytime, anyway he likes it.

The creative idea of InkCase derived from Singapore's OAXIS. OAXIS was established in 2010 in Singapore, and has branches in China and Malaysia. Being creative in the first place, the main aim of this product is to fulfill the need of aesthetic and address practical usage of different users. The products include digital book reader, power bank, woofer and tv transmitter. Since its establishment, OAXIS has won 25 awards in China, Taiwan and Germany, which are comprised of 22 product and 2 design golden awards.

Welcome to OAXIS 2014 MWC exhibition booth for a demonstration:

Date: February 24 - 27 (Monday to Thursday)

Address: Fira de Barcelona

Booth: 7K61,Hall 7

SOURCE  OAXIS

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CONTACT: Alfred.Ching, Tel:  +86 755 8839 8450, Email: alfred.ching@oaxis.com

CoPilot® Previews Next Generation Intelligent GPS Navigation Technology

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile World Congress -- ALK Technologies, a global leader in GeoLogistics™ and navigation software, is previewing next generation guidance features and connected car technology for its award-winning CoPilot® mobile GPS navigation app platform.

The new innovations, showcased at Mobile World Congress 2014, are designed to make future CoPilot apps more adaptive, intuitive and integrated into a driver's daily routine.

CommuteMe™
CommuteMe™ makes everyday driving quicker, easier and more predictable by intelligently learning a driver's preferred route to and from work. It then automatically scans the route for traffic to avoid delays and provide an accurate estimated time of arrival. If a driver alters their preferred route, CommuteMe recognizes the change and proactively adapts. View image gallery.

ActiveRoutes™
Ever wonder which route is the fastest at a particular time of day? ActiveRoutes™ intelligently answers this question. It uses actual road speed data and the time of the day to accurately predict the fastest route - any time of day and day of the week.

MirrorLink™ Connected Car Demo
CoPilot has long been ready for the connected car revolution and designed for safe, non-distracting in-car guidance. ALK will be demonstrating CoPilot running with MirrorLink™ at Mobile World Congress, in partnership with leading automotive solutions provider, HUML GmBh. View demo video.

CoPilot for Windows 8 Tablets
CoPilot's roots were in Windows OS, with the world's first desktop trip-planning software providing door-to-door directions in 1995. Now CoPilot's dependable offline, in-car navigation and mapping experience is coming to Windows 8.1 tablets such as Microsoft's Surface Pro and Dell Venue Pro.

Integrated Navigation Fleet Solution Exceeds 500k Drivers Worldwide
Adopted by over half a million working drivers operating across a wide range of industry sectors including utilities, emergency services, postal, delivery and courier services, CoPilot Professional has become the "go to" GPS navigation and route optimization solution of choice for leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and international hardware manufacturers. Read full release.

Company representatives will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss CoPilot's integrated navigation capabilities.

For More information:
Visit CoPilot at Mobile World Congress 2014: App Planet, Hall 8.1, Stand 8.1D59.

Demonstrations will be available on iOS, Android, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 devices.

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About ALK Technologies, Inc.
ALK Technologies, a global leader in GeoLogistics™ and navigation software, develops innovative solutions for transportation, logistics, mobile workforces and consumers.

For more information on ALK Technologies, visit: http://www.alk.com or follow us at: http://www.twitter.com/ALKTech

A Note on Availability
The information presented is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in making a purchasing decision. ALK Technologies is under no legal obligation to deliver any future products, features or functions within any specified time frame, if at all. Release dates and content are subject to change at ALK's sole discretion.

http://copilotgps.com/mwc/

ALK Technologies

CONTACT: Pauliina Jamsa at ALK Technologies: pjamsa@alk.com, +44-207-440-8417

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

iPro Lens System Now for iPhone 5, 5S, 4/4S, Galaxy S4, & iPads

See it at the Mobil World Congress, Barcelona, Hall 5, Stand 5D07

VAN NUYS, Calif., Feb. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Optics -- The iPro Lens System of versatile interchangeable lenses has been expanded so it is now compatible with even more devices including iPhone 5, 5S, and 4/4S, as well as Samsung Galaxy S4, and current iPads.

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Designed by professional lens and filter maker, Schneider Optics, the iPro Lens System is purpose-built to enable professional quality photographic and video imagery with smartphones and iPads by adding the benefits of interchangeable Macro, Wide Angle, Super Wide, Fisheye, and Telephoto lenses to capture more in every shot.

These five interchangeable lenses optically capture the image without sacrificing valuable pixels. For a wider field of view, the space expanding Wide Angle adds 35% and the Super Wide adds 50% more coverage so there's no more backing up against the wall to get a large group or object in a confined space. For wide action or scenic shots there's nothing like the Fisheye's 165-degrees for extraordinary angles. The 2X Tele compresses space getting close-up to the action so shots from the audience of sporting events or the school play let you zero in on the subject. The Macro lens has 2.5X magnification and provides razor-sharp details giving small subjects or objects a big presence. The iPro Lens System's professional optics are simple to use, easy to handle, and smartly self-storing in an integral black case that doubles as a handle.

Now there are purpose-built cases for the Galaxy S4 as with the iPhone 5, 5S, and 4/4S, so the lenses simply thread on and are ready to shoot. With a slide-on design, the rugged 2-piece cases offer fast installation and removal and an easy-to-handle soft touch feel. A quick bayonet mount securely fastens the lenses to the custom iPro cases.

The new iPro Lens Clip is designed to securely fit the latest models of iPad Mini, iPad Mini with retina display, iPad Air and iPad 2. Owners have the versatility to use the same iPro lenses on either the smart device's built-in iSight camera or Facetime camera. The Clip is quick and easy to install without altering the iPad in any way, so interchanging iPro lenses from device to device is a breeze.

The iPro System is available in kits or by individual lenses or components, so the user can customize a system to suit their needs. To order, or for more information, visit http://www.iprolens.com.

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muvee Brings Multimedia Editing Tools to Developers and Customers with the Release of muvee Advanced Multimedia SDK (mAMS)

-- mAMS is first app development kit to drastically cut down video app creation time

BARCELONA, Spain and SINGAPORE, Feb. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- muvee Device Solutions Group( http://dsg.muvee.com ) [DSG], the global leader in video editing applications for mobile devices, today announced the release of the muvee Advanced Multimedia SDK (mAMS) to enable customers, partners and developers to create video applications with video, text, and audio support.

mAMS eliminates the big hurdles of developers having to learn the intricacies of multimedia frameworks, third party libraries like OpenGL, OpenCV, OpenMax.  mAMS also abstracts the compatibility issues with different combinations of CPU application processor chipsets and GPUs (Graphics Processing Unit).  mAMS significantly shortens the development time for any video application that requires the creation and encoding of a video file. Such applications typically take up significant resources and time to develop, test and deploy with any scale across multiple devices using different chipsets, screens and OS versions.  With mAMS, an average development team will take as little as 6 days to integrate the SDK and create their first proof of concept on one device, and just 6 weeks to full delivery.  This enables teams to conduct quick prototyping of fresh new concepts and drastically reduce time to market.  This is an important strategic advantage in an industry where platforms are fragmented, product cycles are severely shortened and yet a superior software experience is an important differentiator.

"The fragmentation in the Android space is well known. Video is a magical medium that entertains, excites and connects more emotionally than any medium.  But it's a beast to deal with.  We intend to change that.  We have condensed over 10 years of mobile video editing software development into a single massive SDK to empower new experiences from ideas of tomorrow, for the devices of today. mAMS will create a tsunami of innovative video creation applications," says Terence Swee, Founder & CEO of muvee Technologies.

mAMS comes with high level APIs for all the utilitarian tasks of trimming, stitching video clips, animating text titles and captions, mixing in background music and other sound effects. The final rendering, file creation and compression of the edit decisions are all handled by mAMS with a few simple API calls.  The SDK includes support for cloud integration for pulling down input media, and also uploading to share.  One major component of this SDK is muvee's proprietary CODEN (Compressed Domain Engine) which uses a proprietary technique to manipulate videos within its compressed form, without having to decode and re-encode them.  This results in zero quality loss and lightning-fast processing which does not tax the CPU or GPU, resulting in tiny power consumption.   CODEN supports trimming, joining, mixing of music tracks and even creates slow motion sequences out of video captured in any framerate.  A full featured stack of advanced OpenGL 3D transitions, effects, filters, text animation, video cropping, and even advanced utilities in Audio such as noise suppression, multi-track mixing, audio ducking are included.

For more information on muvee's SDK please visit http://www.muvee.com/mwc14

About muvee

muvee's Device Solutions Group is the pioneer video innovator behind the world's first mobile video editing software (Nokia, 2004) and the world's first embedded video application in a Digital Camera (Nikon S-series Pictmotion, 2005). muvee's patented and proven technologies have been globally recognized and shipped on over 250 million devices by leading players in the mobile and imaging industry (HTC, LG, Nikon, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson). All these technologies are delivered to handset OEMs, social networks and partners as an SDK or complete application and some are available in Android app stores globally. muvee continues to push the state of the art in video on mobile and empowers magical video experiences on any device.

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muvee Device Solutions Group

muvee Launches First Full Video Editing Application for Android that Supports GoPro Videos

muvee Action Studio enables videos to be created on the move

BARCELONA, Spain and SINGAPORE, Feb. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- muvee Device Solutions Group [DSG], the pioneer and leader in video editing applications for mobile devices, today announced the launch of muvee Action Studio an app that edits GoPro videos directly on Android phones and devices.

This revolutionary app is the first to target GoPro users that sideloads videos to their Android devices. There are three different editing modes: Fast, Automatic and Pro.

Fast Mode: This mode exclusively uses muvee's proprietary Compressed Domain Engine (CODEN) which edits videos without decoding them.  Users can instantly trim clips, join them together, and even add speed ramp effects to specific moments and save and share instantly. With this technique, HD and even 4K videos can be produced instantly with zero quality loss even on mid-range smartphones as computational power is made irrelevant.  As long as the device can playback the video, it will be able to edit it.

Automatic Mode: Using muvee's patented Artistic Intelligence engine, users can select a Style to quickly generate a professional-looking video with complex OpenGL effects and 3D transitions instantly.  Users can select any music track and muvee will cut the videos to the beat of the music instantly using proprietary music analysis techniques.

Pro Mode: Features a full manual editing timeline complete with professionally designed transitions, filters and overlays that were specifically created for action-oriented footage.  Users can trim/split/join their video clips and also mix in photos.  They can also refocus and reframe shots, create time remaps of particular clips to create dramatic slow motion sequences. Filters and graphic overlays like vignettes, lens flares and grainy film scratches can then be added. Additionally, they can enhance their story by adding Captions, Intertitles and Credits.  In this mode, users will have all the tools they will need to produce a professional-looking video with simple finger taps, slides and swipes on a very responsive user interface.  For example, to split a long clip, users simply swipe across the screen downwards.  Pinch and un-pinch to expand the timeline; grab and slide to trim clips.  Slide left and right to pull out the Filters and Overlaps tabs.  Slide up and down to tweak audio balance between music and video.

"I was snowboarding in Lake Tahoe with my GoPro and wanted to quickly put some highlight clips together to music and post on YouTube.  I did not want to bring a PC along with all the other equipment I was already lugging.  I then realized that there must be a ton of GoPro users who are out mountain biking, diving, surfing or kayaking ... in at places where you don't want to bring a PC.  But we always have our phones with us.  I thought: "I should be able to edit my GoPro videos on my phone immediately!"  Now we can." Says Terence Swee, Founder and CEO of muvee, and an avid triathlete, mountain climber and aerial-drone pilot.

muvee Action Studio will be available on Google Play in mid-March for $19.99

For more information please visit http://www.muvee.com/mwc14

About muvee

muvee's Device Solutions Group is the pioneer video innovator behind the world's first mobile video editing software (Nokia, 2004) and the world's first embedded video application in a Digital Camera (Nikon S-series Pictmotion, 2005). muvee's patented and proven technologies have been globally recognized and shipped on over 250 million devices by leading players in the mobile and imaging industry (HTC, LG, Nikon, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson). All these technologies are delivered to handset OEMs, social networks and partners as an SDK or complete application and some are available in Android app stores globally. muvee continues to push the state of the art in video on mobile and empower magical video experiences on any device. 

SOURCE  muvee Device Solutions Group

muvee Device Solutions Group

CONTACT: Lindsay Stevens, 213-200-9638, lindsay@muvee.com

Web Site: http://www.muvee.com/mwc14

This Season, Spring into Top Quality Fabric Labels, Stickers and Tags

At Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc., find the fabric labels, tags and stickers that will ensure your fashion inventory impresses customers looking to brighten their spring wardrobe.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Across the country, the coming of spring is evidenced by the mounds of snow that are finally beginning to melt. In the Los Angeles fashion district, though, the start of spring is marked by the whirring of machines that produce top-quality hang tags, stickers and fabric labels at Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc. There, you'll find print fabric labels in up to 8 colors on materials that include satin, bridal satin, natural cotton twill, polyester, Tyvek, and much more. That's why it should come as no surprise that fashion professionals have come to rely on their company for all shirt labels, tags and stickers for the spring shopping rush.

For much of the U.S., this winter couldn't end soon enough. Wind chill temperatures of well below 0 degrees and record snow showers have left many people more-than-ready to pack away their parkas, sweaters and boots for another year, in favor of the light, bright fashions of Spring. For retailers across the country and around the globe, that means it should be an exciting time for fashion sales - and a greater need than ever for the woven and fabric labels, tags and leg stickers that go along with them. Hi-Tech always fills orders punctually no matter what size the order, just in time for spring.

When the sun begins to poke out from behind the clouds and the temperatures rise, it's not unusual to find yourself with a bounce in your step and song in your heart. With so much excitement about, many people find they're eager to express themselves with a brand new wardrobe from their local boutiques and clothing stores. Clothing designers and retailers that are eager to provide the ideal product for their customers can trust Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc. to provide labels that are bright, textured and altogether top-quality.

About Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc. 

Since 1989, Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc. has provided their clients and partners with the highest quality custom printed and woven labels. Their labels, tags and stickers come in a variety of bright colors and appealing textures, all the while earning a reputation for fast and unsurpassed service and competitive prices. From their state-of-the-art factory in the heart of downtown L.A.'s storied garment district, they ship labels and tags nationally and internationally as well. 

As 2014 marches on, fashion-minded customers will soon be searching for the best spring styles. Make sure they find precisely what they're looking for at your establishment with fabric labels, stickers and tags from Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc. To learn more about fabric options at Hi-Tech Printing & Labeling Inc. or to discuss other means of ordering tags and labels, go to http://www.fabriclabels.com or call 213-746-7772.

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