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Sony Selects Kobo to Bring its World Class eBookstore to Sony Readers in the US and Canada

Kobo to power book lovers to keep reading on Sony's Readers, tablets and smartphones

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics, together with Kobo, a global leader in eReading, today announced that Kobo will provide Sony's Reader(TM) and Sony's Xperia® tablet and smartphone users in the United States and Canada with Kobo's world-class catalogue of more than 4 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers, graphic novels, and kids content. Sony's Reader Store customers and their current eBook libraries will transfer to the Kobo ecosystem starting in late March. Reader Store customers will be able to take advantage of Kobo's new dedicated Kids Store and magazine experience, and have full access to purchase the most popular bestsellers.

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"Kobo is the ideal solution for our customers and will deliver a robust and comprehensive user experience. Like Sony, they are committed to those most passionate about reading and share our vision to use open formats so people can easily read anytime and anywhere," said Ken Orii, Vice President of Digital Reading Business Division, Sony Electronics. "Our customers can be assured that they will have a seamless transition to the Kobo ecosystem and will be able to continue to access and read the titles they love from Sony devices."

"With a shared philosophy to deliver the best reading experience across platforms and with the best content available, Kobo and Sony will reach more people than ever before," said Takahito Aiki, CEO, Kobo. "Together, millions of customers across the US and Canada will find their next great read at their fingertips - any time, any place, and on any device."

The free, top-ranking Kobo App for Android will be pre-loaded on select Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets. Timing and availability may vary by market and carrier.  Sony's WiFi Reader will also harness the wide variety of content available via the Kobo eBookstore. Sony's current Reader Store customers in the US and Canada will have access to the Kobo eBookstore starting in late March via a simple and easy migration process, and Sony's Reader Store will close in late March.  Reader Store customers will receive an email from Sony with instructions on how to easily transfer their library to a Kobo account. Until that time, Sony's customers can continue to purchase eBooks from Sony's Reader Store.

Kobo serves 18 million readers around the world and works with 1.3 million authors to deliver one of the world's best catalogues of more than 4 million eBooks, magazines, and newspapers. From bestselling authors like Dan Brown, Margaret Atwood, Jodi Picoult, Khaled Hosseini, John Grisham, Nora Roberts, and Gillian Flynn, to popular magazines like Vanity Fair, People, Macleans, Food & Wine, and Today's Parent, Kobo has something for everyone.

For more information, please visit:
Kobo - http://www.kobo.com/sony
Sony - http://ebooks.custhelp.com/

About Kobo Inc.
Kobo Inc. is one of the world's fastest-growing eReading services offering more than 4 million eBooks, magazines and newspapers to millions of customers in 190 countries.  Believing that consumers should have the freedom to read any book on any device, Kobo provides consumers with a choice when reading. Kobo offers an eReader for everyone with a wide variety of E Ink eReaders and Google-Certified Android tablets to suit any Reader's style including the award-winning Kobo Touch(TM), Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Arc, Kobo Arc 7, Kobo Arc 7HD, and Kobo Arc 10HD. Along with the company's free top-ranking eReading apps for Apple®, BlackBerry®, Android®, and Windows®, Kobo ensures the next great read is just a page-turn away. Headquartered in Toronto and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten, Kobo produces eReaders and tablets that can be found in major retail chains around the world. For more information, visit http://www.kobo.com.

About Sony Electronics
Headquartered in San Diego, Sony Electronics is a leading provider of audio/video electronics and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, design, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony is noted for a wide range of consumer audio-visual products, such as the BRAVIA® LCD and 3D high-definition televisions, Cyber-shot® digital camera, Alpha Digital SLR camera, Handycam® camcorder and Walkman® personal stereo. Sony is also an innovator in the IT arena with its VAIO® personal computers Reader devices and Sony Tablets; and in high-definition professional broadcast equipment, highlighted by the XDCAM® HD and CineAlta(TM) lines of cameras and camcorders, and the SXRD(TM) 4K digital projector. For more information, visit http://www.sony.com/news or join the Sony Community: http://www.sony.com/blog; http://www.facebook.com/Sony; http://www.twitter.com/SonyElectronics; http://www.youtube.com/SonyElectronics; and http://www.pinterest.com/SonyElectronics. 

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CONTACT: Maya Wasserman, Corporate Communications, Sony Electronics, 858-942-2681, Maya.wasserman@am.sony.com, or Rene d'Entremont,PR Manager, Kobo, 416-977-8737 x 3587, rdentremont@kobo.com

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Flexibility in Tech Trends: OtterBox Provides Protection for new LG G Flex

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Just when smartphone technology seemed to be on the straight and narrow, LG throws in a curve. The new LG G Flex redefines the shape of innovation with the first curved and flexible smartphone. OtterBox(®), the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in North America*, announces availability of the Defender Series(®) and Commuter Series(®) for LG G Flex.

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Designed to contour to the face for comfortable communication, the G Flex provides a wider panoramic view on its six-inch OLED display and enables multitasking with its powerful CPU. In keeping with a tradition of enablement and enhancement, the OtterBox Defender Series and Commuter Series cases for LG G Flex are designed to optimize the full functionality of the device, including the ability to flex under pressure. The materials and construction of the cases allow them to move freely with the device while still providing a cushioned, precision fit.

"LG is throwing a curve into the smartphone mix, and OtterBox is standing right alongside this innovation," said OtterBox CEO Brian Thomas. "We partner with trendsetters like LG who push the realm of possibility in handheld technology and look forward to the new possibilities that curved glass technologies offer."

The Defender Series for LG G Flex combines a built-in screen protector, polycarbonate shell and shock-absorbing slip cover to provide premium protection from scratches, dust and drops. The Commuter Series for LG G Flex provides stylish security in the form of a self-adhering screen protector, robust synthetic rubber mid-layer and sturdy polycarbonate shell that slides easily in and out of a pocket or purse. Custom rear key cut outs on the Defender Series and Commuter Series allow for full functionality of the device features, including intuitive left- or right-handed key use. Both case options are available now in a variety of color combinations.**

For more information about the OtterBox Defender Series and Commuter Series for the LG G Flex, visit otterbox.com.

About OtterBox:

Starting with something as simple as a box, OtterBox(®) was founded in 1998 with a line of indestructible dry boxes. Today, OtterBox is the No. 1-selling case for smartphones and offers an extensive lineup of premium screen protectors and other device-enhancing accessories that complement various consumer lifestyles.

OtterBox's strong relationships with the leading mobile device manufacturers, retailers and wireless services providers delivers unrivaled value, world-class customer service and a continued commitment to premium product quality.

OtterBox has been a six-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 ranking of fastest growing private companies in the U.S., recognized by Forbes Magazine on 'America's Most Promising Companies' and is a repeat honoree in the Great Place to Work® annual survey published by FORTUNE Magazine. The family-owned, private company has global headquarters in Fort Collins, Colo. and offices in Boston, San Diego, Cork, Ireland and Hong Kong.

For more information, visit otterbox.com. We've Got Technology Covered.

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** Defender Series does NOT protect against water. Will provide added protection against drops, bump and shock. Commuter Series does NOT protect against water. Will provide added protection against bump and shock.

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The OtterBox name and OtterBox trademarks are the property of Otter Products, LLC, registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Plastic Logic a Participant in Large Area Flexible Sensor Consortium

CAMBRIDGE, England, February 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    The FLASHED (Flexible Large Area Sensors for Highly Enhanced Displays) consortium was
formed to develop a large area (A3 size) pressure sensitive display. The development
timeframe is 36 months and the goal is to produce a demonstration piece. Cambridge (UK)
based Plastic Logic's participation was sought due to its wealth of experience in the
development and industrialisation of flexible organic thin film transistor (OTFT)
backplanes for display and sensor applications.

    The other participating organisations are Microsoft Research Ltd, also Cambridge
based, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V based in
Germany, Media Interaction Lab from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and
JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, both based in Austria. In addition to
Plastic Logic's OTFT experience it, along with Media Interaction Lab and Microsoft
Research, has experience in the creation and refining of demonstrator pieces.

    As well as the demonstrator piece, another commercially-important legacy will be the
resultant portfolio of intellectual property (IP), the licensing and income from which
will be distributed to the participating organisations in accordance with their
pre-existing IP and the particular value they added. The outcome of the FLASHED project
will be to give new impetus to the European display and printed sensor sectors throughout
the value chain. It helps position the emerging European flexible electronics industry in
the equivalent place to that currently occupied by the Asian glass-based display industry
and it will create new opportunities for European companies, not in linear improvements to
existing solutions but in the creation of new and innovative products.

    The technology emphasis of the FLASHED device is to develop flexible, energy
efficient, sustainable, cost efficient flexible display. Great emphasis has been placed on
user-friendly interfaces that will incorporate haptic or acoustic feedback with a
pressure-sensing touchscreen.

    Four of the main markets are touchscreens, flexible electrophoretic displays, flexible
multimedia displays (where Plastic Logic already has active programmes in flexible LCD and
OLED) and printed sensors. The projected 2017 market value in US$ for such are 28bn, 6bn,
100bn and 0.22bn respectively, with the latter possibly rising to US$20bn for
pressure-sensitive touch interfaces. Applications include touchscreens, e-readers plus low
power applications such as smart cards and wearable devices, flexible OLED and consumer
products, smart packaging and signage.

    Project website: http://www.flashed-project.eu

    About Plastic Logic

    Plastic Logic is the recognised leader in organic thin-film transistors (OTFT) and is
at the forefront of research and investment in plastic electronics. The company has
industrialised the process and now manufactures a range of high-quality flexible plastic
displays. These shatterproof daylight readable displays are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight
and very low power, offering huge advantages over conventional screens as they are
extremely flexible with proven lifetimes. Flexible displays enable revolutionary design
possibilities and are set to transform existing markets, such as signage, wristwatches and
other wearable devices, and automotive as well as many others. Plastic Logic is backed by
major investors including Oak Investment Partners and Rusnano.

    Find out more about Plastic Logic and its robust, flexible displays by visiting
http://www.plasticlogic.com and http://www.youtube.com/plasticlogic.

    Companies interested in working together with Plastic Logic should contact
info@plasticlogic.com.

    About Media Interaction Lab, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

    The Media Interaction Lab is the leading Austrian research lab in the area of
Human-Computer Interaction. As part of the Department for Interactive Media of the
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Hagenberg, the Lab integrates research and
education and provides students with a project-based learning environment. Both
undergraduate, graduate and PhD students from our University and abroad carry out projects
in the lab. Students can undertake projects in the lab as part of their studies or
alternatively work in the lab as an extracurricular activity. Currently, the lab is
working on a range of projects in collaboration with industry and academia. Over the past
six years, the research group has mainly focused on exploring the potential of Interactive
Environments as a medium for dramatic experience. The lab's research has three main
focuses: exploring novel interface technologies, developing new interaction techniques,
and evaluating user interfaces. In FLASHED, the Media Interaction Lab will primarily
develop the natural user interface based on the FLASHED technology. With the strong HCI
experience, the lab will also support the project during the empirical research studies.

    About Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.

    The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e. V. is the
largest organisation for applied research in Europe. Research topics are amongst others
"safety and security", "information and communication", or "environmentally friendly
production". The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research located in Wuerzburg, Germany,
is one of the most experienced institutes with respect to sol-gel materials and hybrid
material concepts. It investigates and optimizes materials to provide new solutions for
topics like: coatings for finishing, materials for energy storage and saving, smart
materials, and materials used in the field of life science (diagnostics and therapeutic
materials). The needs of the industrial customer form the guideline of the material
development of Fraunhofer ISC taking into consideration the function, the processing and
the scalability of the material as well as legally and economic aspects.

    For a decade, the institute has been developing materials for printed electronics,
such as dielectrics and barrier materials, and, finally, for printed sensor applications.
This expertise is used in the FLASHED project to create novel sensor concepts, touch
screens and interface technologies. The knowledge is amplified by fruitful long-time
co-operations with Joanneum Research, Austria, and other renowned research institutes and
technology driven companies.

    About JOANNEUM RESEARCH

    JOANNEUM RESEARCH is a professional innovation and technology provider with a track
record of 30 years in cutting-edge research at international level. It focuses on applied
research and technology development, thus playing a key role in technology and knowledge
transfer in Styria. JOANNEUM RESEARCH actively cooperates with the business and public
sectors to generate new innovations and carries out application-oriented research and
development projects to promote technology transfer to industry. It's strengthens its
activities as a professional innovation and technology provider with a focus on applied
research and technology development.

    Institute for Surface Technologies and Photonics: Our team of around 60 researchers
provides interdisciplinary solutions across the entire value chain - from the idea to the
prototype - using cutting edge technologies and methods based on miniaturisation,
integration and materials optimisation. Combined with state-of-the-art equipment and
infrastructure we offer innovative solutions and services tailored to the needs of
business and industry. More than 20 years of close cooperation with leading research
institutions such as the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Austrian based Graz University of
Technology or the University of Leoben enable us to continuously improve and extend our
portfolio of expertise.

    About Microsoft Research

    Microsoft Research is one of the leading research organizations in the world. The
research lab in Cambridge in UK was established over 15 years ago and brings research
expertise into novel sensors, signal and image processing algorithms and human computer
interaction. The Interactive 3D technologies (I3D) group and the Computer Vision group,
the two groups that will be engaged within the FLASHED project, have already been
responsible for projects such as the Kinect body tracking algorithms, the Microsoft Touch
Mouse (a mouse with a curved multi-touch sensor), the Microsoft Surface and the
Sensor-in-Pixel touch display. This level of expertise ranges from the underlying hardware
design through to the user experience.

Plastic Logic

CONTACT: Patrick Too: +44(0)1223 706038, M +44(0)7979050713, e: patrick.too@plasticlogic.com

Employee Scheduling App 'Schedule it Go' Debuts on iTunes

Mobile app from Schedule it Ltd, recently launched on iTunes, helps international firms and start-ups increase employee efficiency and productivity

WAKEFIELD, England, Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading software developer, Schedule it Ltd, has announced that its innovative scheduling app is now available on iTunes.

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The company's 'Schedule it Go' mobile app takes scheduling out of the office and provides managers and employees 24/7 remote and offline access through an iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows phone.

The scheduling software from 'Schedule it' has already been embraced by over 3,500 clients from small start-ups to many of the 'Most Admired' Fortune Global 500 companies. http://www.ScheduleitInternational.com/

'Schedule it' frees you from using printed memos, notice board announcements, charts and Excel spreadsheets. Instead, the latest version of the company's exclusive software keeps everyone in your organization up to speed in a timely and cost-effective basis. Its advanced, intuitive drag and drop interface is a simple easy-to-use function that helps monitor and implement scheduling decisions.

The newest version checks availability of employees and matches their skills and abilities with tasks that need to be undertaken. It does a lot of the hard work and saves companies time and money.

Sharing schedules over a network, the Internet, via email alerts and shared calendars is a dynamic real-time way to make sure that everyone within an organization is fully informed of all activities and changes. It enables you to avoid double booking and makes sure that all necessary personnel are always in the loop.

Mark Ballance, director of Schedule it Ltd, says, "Employee scheduling has got a whole lot easier and quicker with our latest release. This is a tool that every company should have. We're not just a software development company--we are also a very demanding user of our own tools. This factor gives us a big advantage over many other software development companies."

'Schedule it' has already become a 'go to' resource for international giants such as Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Shell Lubricants, Fujitsu-siemens, BAE Systems, O2, NHS Trusts, Siemens Power Generation, Siemens Enterprise Communications, Qualcomm, L-3 Communications and Jaguar Land Rover.

At Siemens the main users are project managers and project coordinators who described 'Schedule it' as a "fantastic tool and friendly UI." Cisco Systems said, "Schedule it has been fantastic to track our resources schedule and work shifts for our engineers." And Westpak, Inc. said that Schedule it "has made scheduling much more efficient, reliable and traceable. We should have used 'Schedule it' a long time ago."

You can discover for free all of the benefits of the 'Schedule it' software by visiting the company's website at, http://www.ScheduleitInternational.com/

Contact: Mark Ballance
Telephone: +44 845 869 8921
Email

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Equinix Successfully Completes SSAE16 and ISAE 3402 Type II Examinations for 68 Data Centers Around the World

Rigorous third-party examinations validate Equinix's commitment to providing the highest levels of security and environmental controls to its data center customers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, today announced it has completed Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 16 Type II examinations covering 47 operational data centers across North America. Additionally, the company has achieved International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402 Type II Certification for 21 data centers in EMEA.

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Highlights / Key Facts

    --  The audits, which were conducted at Equinix's International Business
        Exchange((TM)) (IBX(®)) data centers, determined that 47 sites in North
        America meet or surpass SSAE16 standards, and 21 sites in EMEA meet or
        surpass ISAE 3402 standards for physical security and environmental
        controls.
    --  Assessed by auditors from Brightline Certified Public Accountants &
        Associates, the SSAE and ISAE examinations demonstrate Equinix's
        commitment to the highest standards of operational excellence for its
        4,400 customers around the world. Customers in compliance-sensitive
        industries, such as financial firms, often require SSAE16 and ISAE 3402
        reports to validate security and operational controls.
    --  SSAE16 and ISAE 3402 are internationally recognized standards that
        report on operational controls supporting the data center services that
        Equinix provides to customers. Both standards describe Equinix's
        operational controls and assess the effectiveness of those controls
        based on testing conducted over a minimum six-month period.
    --  SSAE16 and ISAE 3402 are the result of a collaborative effort put forth
        by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB), a
        standard-setting board of the International Federation of Accountants
        (IFAC) and the Auditing Standards Board (ASB) of the American Institute
        of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Both entities closely aligned
        their respective standards in an attempt to follow a growing move
        towards more international, globally accepted accounting standards.
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Sam Kapoor, Chief Global Operations Officer, Equinix:
"Equinix has a long-standing commitment to data center operational excellence. With the successful achievement of SSAE16 and ISAE 3402 reports for 68 data centers across North America and EMEA, our customers can be confident that Equinix delivers the highest levels of security and environmental controls."

Additional Resources

    --  SSAE16 SOC-1 Type II Certified Data Centers
    --  Equinix Announces SSAE16  Standards Compliance for 39 Data Centers in
        North America
About Equinix

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), connects more than 4,400 companies directly to their customers and partners inside the world's most networked data centers. Today, businesses leverage the Equinix interconnection platform in 31 strategic markets across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. http://www.equinix.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the challenges of acquiring, operating and constructing IBX centers and developing, deploying and delivering Equinix services; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenue from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; and other risks described from time to time in Equinix's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see Equinix's recent quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

Equinix and IBX are registered trademarks of Equinix, Inc.

International Business Exchange is a trademark of Equinix, Inc.

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CONTACT: Melissa Neumann, +1 (650) 598-6098, mneumann@equinix.com; Liam Rose, +1 (650) 598-6590, lrose@equinix.com; GolinHarris for Equinix, Inc., Caroline Kawashima, +1 (415) 318-4367, ckawashima@golinharris.com

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

Maxwell Technologies Space Computers Provide Processing Power For European Space Agency Astronomy Mission To Map The Milky Way Galaxy

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) supplied seven powerful single board computers that are providing processing power for the European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia satellite, which lifted off on December 19, 2013, to survey more than a billion stars and other celestial bodies to trace the origin and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Gaia is a key European space mission financed and implemented by ESA.  Gaia was developed by European aerospace companies, with Airbus Defence and Space France-based unit, formerly known as Astrium, as prime contractor and payload supplier. Maxwell supplied the computers through a $3 million subcontract with Airbus Defence and Space's United Kingdom-based satellite unit, which designed and manufactured Gaia's seven video processing units (VPU).

The Maxwell SCS750 space computers, which are incorporated into Gaia's VPUs, are operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week to process images and data gathered by the two-ton satellite's two telescopes and billion-pixel digital camera. The massive volume of data that will be collected during the five-year ESA mission and the precision of the imaging instrumentation will enable scientists to create a three-dimensional map of the galaxy and study its formation with unprecedented detail and accuracy.

Peter Bennie, Airbus Defence and Space's project team leader, said, "the satellite will observe and record the motion, brightness, temperature and composition of a billion or more stars 70 times each over the life of the mission. After our exhaustive evaluation of available space-qualified computers we determined that Maxwell's SCS750 was the only single board computer that could meet both our video processing requirements and Gaia's power and mass constraints."

The satellite was launched into an orbit at Lagrange point 2, which is 1.5 million kilometers (932,000 miles) into space on the "night side" of the Earth so that it is shielded from glare from the Earth, sun and moon that otherwise would interfere with image and data collection. ESA officials expect the information gathered by the Gaia mission to have an impact on astronomy comparable to that of weather satellites to meteorology or genome mapping to the study of genetics.

Proprietary component shielding technology and system-level architecture enable Maxwell's SCS750 to withstand the effects of environmental radiation encountered in space to provide the most reliable space computer currently available.  It is based on a "triple modular redundancy architecture in which three commercial IBM PowerPC 750® processors run the same program at all times and "vote" on each operation.  If one of the processors suffers a radiation-induced upset and disagrees with the other two, the system is automatically resynchronized and resumes error-free operation.

About ESA: The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. It is an inter-governmental organization, created in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

About Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus Defence and Space is Europe's No.1 defense and space company. Worldwide, it ranks second for space and is among the top ten defense companies, with revenues of approximately EUR14 billion per year.

About Maxwell: Maxwell Technologies is a global leader in the development and manufacture of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Our CONDIS® high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications. For more information visit http://www.maxwell.com.

Contacts:

Media: Rachel Sullivan, Metis Communications: +1 (617) 236-0500; maxwell@metiscomm.com
Investor: Michael Sund: +1 (858) 503-3233; msund@maxwell.com
Sales/Technical: Michael Dowd: +1(858) 503-3327; mdowd@maxwell.com

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WD Simplifies Hybrid Cloud Backup For Midsized IT Environments

New WD Arkeia(TM) 10.2 Network Backup Software Reclaims Orphaned Deduplication Blocks Incrementally Without Need for Dedicated Maintenance Windows

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a world leader in digital storage solutions, today announced version 10.2 of WD Arkeia(TM) network backup software, featuring significant scalability improvements to the WD Arkeia patented Progressive Deduplication(TM) technology. WD Arkeia network backup software is a fast, easy-to-use, and affordable solution for small and medium sized businesses that ensures critical business data is backed up on both the local network and in the cloud.

"Backup solutions for businesses are going through a dramatic shift in technology," said Bill Evans, general manager of WD's business storage solutions group. "Advances in data deduplication, hard drive capacity, and wide-area network speeds allow companies to dispense with the error-prone process of trucking nightly backup tapes offsite. WD Arkeia 10.2 extends WD's hybrid cloud backup solution that offers the speed of LAN backups and the security of cloud storage. 'Seed and feed' for overnight transport of large backup sets delivers the flexibility of rapid data recovery when needed."

WD Arkeia's Progressive Deduplication is the critical technology for making replication of backups to the cloud an affordable, tape-free alternative for offsite backup and recovery. WD Arkeia's unique "seed and feed" technology allows the replication of large backup datasets to and from the cloud without the need for fast WAN connectivity. First, administrators export backup datasets in encrypted form via USB 3.0 to portable hard drives or drive arrays. Second, administrators ship the drives to a remote location where the backup sets are imported into another WD Arkeia backup server. Smaller backup sets, such as daily incremental changes to the original large dataset, can be easily performed over the Internet.  The reclamation of orphaned deduplication blocks is a key capability for enterprise-grade deduplication solutions.

With WD Arkeia version 10.2, block optimization progresses continuously and orphaned blocks are recovered incrementally. Unlike competitive products, no maintenance window has to be dedicated to the deduplication process and the largest deployments can affect block reclamation invisibly in the background, without administrator intervention.

Availability and Pricing

WD Arkeia version 10.2 is available today for download on http://www.arkeia.com. The release is free to all WD Arkeia customers on current maintenance contracts. This new capability is available for all WD Arkeia backup servers, whether deployed as software, appliances, or virtual appliances.

Backup software pricing starts at $2,000 for a perpetual license for one backup server with unlimited file and folder backup agents. Backup appliance pricing starts at $3,490 with unlimited file and folder backup agents. Both software and appliances are bundled with one year of software updates and technical support.   To learn more about the new Arkeia 10.2 release, see http://www.arkeia.com/new-in-v102.

About WD

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries; WD Arkeia and Progressive Deduplication are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

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

Network Security, W-LAN and Endpoint Protection: gateprotect to Present Entry-Level UTM Firewall "Made in Germany" at CeBIT

HAMBURG, Germany, February 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    The German IT security specialist gateprotect AG Germany will be presenting a range of
new IT security solutions "made in Germany" at CeBIT 2014 in Hannover. At the booths of
the distributors Allnet GmbH (Hall 13 C 57) and sysob IT-Distribution GmbH & Co. KG (Hall
12 C 73), the new, easy-to-use entry-level UTM firewall GPO 110 for small company networks
will be introduced. Likewise, the software version 9.4 will have its premiere: Innovative
security features such as high-performance anti-virus, two-factor authentication as well
as enhanced reporting will provide for effective all-round protection against
cyber-attacks and threats from the web.

    With the GPO 110, gateprotect AG is enhancing its product family by an innovative
security solution that offers competitively priced complete protection for small
companies: State-of-the-art security features protect networks reliably against attacks
from the Internet. The UTM firewall may be optionally upgraded to become a W-LAN access
point - and supplemented by features for endpoint protection. With the GPO 110, small
companies are provided with a firewall developed in Germany with all functionalities for
effective protection against cyber-attacks and top performance that assures smooth
business procedures.

    All settings may be established and administered extremely easily by just a few clicks
thanks to the eGUI(R) technology. Furthermore, the GPO 110 with software version 9.4
offers enhanced reporting as well as two-factor authentication for even safer access.

    Leading Vendor from Germany - Secure Communication without any Lurkers

    gateprotect is developing its software solutions at its domicile in Hamburg and has
subjected itself to a self-commitment already years ago, warranting that only the
customers have access to the information that passes their next generation firewalls. This
is why gateprotect's products, which have been certified by the Federal Office for
Information Security (BSI) and honored with multiple international awards, stands out from
competitors. "Whereas some foreign vendors have to allow governmental organizations to
access their systems, we only feel committed to the security of our customers", Dr. Peter
Smeets, CEO of gateprotect AG, says. "As a German company and as a member of TeleTrust
e.V., we are furthermore bound to the strict data protection rules of our country and have
been sensitized very much to matters of data security".

    gateprotect CeBIT 2014 Highlights at a Glance.

       
        - Hardware Launch: GPO 110: The easy-to-use, cost-efficient firewall from
          Germany with entry-level UTM protection for small networks
        - Next Generation Firewall Version 9.4: State-of-the-art security features such
          as Executive Reporting, high-performance anti-virus, 2-factor authentication
        - Complete Security: Innovative, easy-to-use endpoint protection for reliable
          data security in real time
        - gateprotect Security Audit: Auditing procedure for the documentation of a high
          standard of data protection and for the certification of the firewall deployed
        - gateprotect App: Central interface for the administration of customer and
          support queries as well as all relevant information around gateprotect AG Germany

    Meetings with the gateprotect team at the CeBIT may be scheduled in advance here:
cebit.gateprotect.com [http://cebit.gateprotect.com ].

    Download this press release under: http://www.gateprotect.com

    About gateprotect

    gateprotect AG Germany has been a leading, globally acting provider of IT security
solutions in the area of network security for more than ten years. These solutions
comprise next generation firewalls with all commonly used UTM functionalities for small
companies and the mid-tier, managed security systems for enterprise companies as well as
VPN client systems for the interconnection of subsidiaries and home offices. Since 2013,
gateprotect has also been offering "Complete Security" - effective protection for networks
and endpoints from one source.

    To quickly assure all-round network protection and the security of mobile devices and
endpoints even against targeted cyber-attacks from different sources, gateprotect has
developed the eGUI(R) interface concept. The patented eGUI(R) technology (ergonomic
Graphic User Interface) is extremely easy to operate and increases the factual security in
companies by reducing operator errors.

    The gateprotect solutions comply with highest international standards - for example,
the firewall packet filtering core of the new development has been certified in accordance
with "Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4+ (EAL 4+)" at the Federal Office for
Information Security in March 2013. For the easy operability and comprehensive security of
the UTM firewall solutions, gateprotect has been the first German company to be honored
with the Frost & Sullivan Excellence Award. Since 2010, gateprotect has furthermore been
listed in the renowned "Gartner Magic Quadrant" for UTM Firewall Appliances.

       
        Further Information:
        gateprotect Aktiengesellschaft Germany
        Anika Ohlsen - Marketing Director
        Valentinskamp 24
        D-20354 Hamburg
        Tel.: +49(0)40-278-85-0
        Fax: +49(0)40-278-85-105
        E-Mail: Anika.ohlsen@gateprotect.com

gateprotect AG Germany

SALM Steps Up Supply Chain Optimization With Quintiq Platform Upgrade

PARIS, February 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Quintiq [http://www.quintiq.com ], a global leader in supply chain planning and
optimization (SCP&O), announced today that La Societe Alsacienne de Meubles (SALM) has
upgraded its Quintiq supply chain planning platform.

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    SALM manufactures a wide range of kitchen and bathroom fittings, including storage
solutions. An industry leader in France, SALM is present in 21 countries throughout
Europe.

    The Quintiq software platform upgrade, facilitated by Quintiq partner Ordina, has
improved SALM's ability to simultaneously plan and optimize production and logistics. This
has lead to maximized use of its resources and the synchronization of business-critical
activities.

    SALM has been a Quintiq customer since 2005. Today, SALM uses its upgraded Quintiq
software to plan the fulfillment of 2,000 daily orders. Quintiq's SCP&O software optimizes
the production schedules at SALM's four sites in France and Germany. The platform also
helps to plan SALM's 200 delivery schedules, ensuring customers receive their orders on
time.

    "SALM became the industry leader in France and fifth largest in Europe, thanks to
sustained innovation efforts that included continuous improvement of our processes," said
Jacques Feraud, project manager at SALM. "Quintiq's solution enables us to commit to
reliable delivery dates throughout Europe. This helps us maintain excellent service
levels, which will enable us to further expand our presence internationally."

    "SALM is a perfect example of industrial success and we are proud to have contributed
towards that by providing a solution capable of optimizing both production and transport
processes simultaneously," said Henri Beringer, director of Quintiq France. "We are
confident that Quintiq will continue to support SALM's growth, even as its supply chain
challenges become more complex."

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    About SALM

    With EUR400 million sales revenue in 2013, the SALM group is the fifth largest
European manufacturer of custom home fittings and storage solutions. Staffed by 1,400
employees, the company markets its products in 21 countries under the brand names
Cuisinella and Cuisines Schmidt [http://www.schmidt-kitchens.com ]. SALM's distribution
network of 610 stores is responsible for a EUR1 billion turnover, and each year the group
re-invests EUR30 million toward innovation and growth.

    About Ordina

    Ordina [http://www.ordina.be ] implements strategy in business processes and ICT
systems. We design, develop and produce solutions for a sustainable digital world. We
believe cooperation with our clients, partners and suppliers produces the best results. We
have specialist divisions for consulting, solutions and ICT, providing services across the
Benelux region. We also provide solutions and expertise for organizations in the financial
services sector, the public sector, healthcare and a number of specific segments in the
industrial sector. Ordina N.V. was founded in 1973 and its shares are listed on the NYSE
Euronext Amsterdam as part of the Small Cap index. In 2012, Ordina booked turnover of over
EUR400 million, with a staff of more than 2,900.

    About Quintiq

    Every business has its supply chain planning puzzles. Some of those puzzles are large.
Some are complex. Some seem impossible to solve. Since 1997, Quintiq has been solving each
of those puzzles using a single supply chain planning & optimization
[http://www.quintiq.com/solutions/supply-chain-planning.html ] software platform. Today,
approximately 12,000 users in over 80 countries rely on Quintiq software to plan and
optimize workforces [http://www.quintiq.com/solutions/workforce-planning.html ], logistics
and production. Quintiq has headquarters in the Netherlands and the USA, and offices
around the world.

    For more information, visit http://www.quintiq.com or follow Quintiq on Twitter
[https://twitter.com/Quintiq ], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Quintiq ], LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/company/quintiq ] and YouTube
[http://www.youtube.com/user/channelquintiq ].

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CONTACT: Press Contacts: North America enquiries, Jon Temerlies, Racepoint Group, Tel: 1-202-349-0859, Quintiq@Racepointgroup.com; EMEA enquiries: Charlotte Poh, Global Marketing Communication Manager, Tel:+31 (0)736910739, pressrelease@quintiq.com

OIS-AT Launches Industry's First True 3D Avian (Bird) Radar at New Delhi Defexpo 2014

NEW DELHI, February 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT)an Indian company, launched the industry's first 3D
Avian (Bird) Radar System that has been designed, developed, and manufactured by it. The
3D Avian (Bird) Radar's Intellectual Property is owned by OIS-AT and is being marketed
domestically and globally.

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    "We are very proud to present industry's first 3D Bird Radar system and even prouder
to have developed it using our own technology. Traditionally, maritime radars were adapted
for this purposebut did not prove to be very effective. So in that sense, this is an
industry breakthrough. Moreover our 3D Avian (Bird) Radar System has transportable and
fixed version, meeting the needs of most airports," said Sanjay Bhandari, Chairman and
Managing Director, OIS Advanced Technology.

    3D Avian (Bird) Radar System provides complete information essential for flight safety
- altitude, position and vector of birds over the entire airport space and has a host of
features which include:

       
        - Detection range (max): 11 km;
        - Operating temperature range: -20C to +55C;
        - 360 degrees Azimuth coverage with sector blanking option;
        - Ability to pin point precise bird location;
        - Operation height : 10,000 ft
        - Sustainable wind speed of 100 kmph enables risk and habitat assessment

    Avian radars help in locating, tracking and monitoring of birds that congregate on the
large tracts of unused land, used as noise and safety buffers at civilian and military
airports.

    About OIS-AT
OIS-Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) is the lead OIS company. It conducts in-house research
and development, is a Systems Integrator and Manufacturer of advanced technology dual-use
products with a focus on Homeland Security. It also has a Strategic SME Offset
Manufacturing programme where its network of Indian SME companies support its role as a
Prime for Offset work packages. OIS-AT is an eligible IOP - Indian Offset Partner, and is
ISO 9001:2008 certified. More information available at http://www.ois-at.com
[http://www.ois-at.com ]

    Primary Media Contact : Meera Krishnan, meera@lexicon.in, 91-9971500866

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SOL REPUBLIC Launches Virtually Indestructible Headphones

DUBAI, UAE, February 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

              And Hosts DJ, Producer Steve Aoki for Dubai official launch event

    Expanding its music community to fans across the Middle East, SOL REPUBLIC introduces
the first interchangeable headphones that deliver high-definition sound, fashion-forward
style and nearly indestructible design. Delivering innovation in sound, style and
durability, SOL REPUBLIC offers amazing headphones for every music lover.

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    SOL REPUBLIC assembled an industry-leading team of designers and engineers to create
its one-of-a-kind headphones from the ground up. Featuring FlexTech(TM) technology, SOL
REPUBLIC headphones are virtually indestructible and completely interchangeable with
swappable cables and headbands.

    "SOL REPUBLIC is an acronym for Soundtrack Of Life because we believe music is the
soundtrack of everyone's life and when music sounds better, you feel better," said Scott
Hix, co-founder & President, SOL REPUBLIC. "We're committed to creating superior-sounding
headphones that allow you to express your personal style."

    SOL REPUBLIC has partnered with more than 200 Saviors Of Sound - a select group of
global DJs, musicians, artists and athletes who share the same passion and connection to
music as SOL REPUBLIC and its fans. The very first Savior of Sound, Steve Aoki, globally
renowned Electronic Dance Music (EDM) artist, DJ, record producer and founder of Dim Mak
Records, will be joining SOL REPUBLIC in Dubai on Thursday, February 6.

    Kevin Lee, SOL REPUBLIC co-founder and CEO, was excited to share that, "Steve as a
producer makes the kind of music that blows your mind, as a performer he is out of his
mind, and his fans love him for it. He was our first Savior of Sound and we're thrilled to
make a headphone that looks as crazy as Steve truly is."

    SOL REPUBLIC headphones come in a range of over-ear, on-ear and in-ear styles,
including different levels of sound performance. SOL REPUBLIC also offers a wireless range
of products in collaboration with Motorola, a Google Company. All models are available in
many colour options featuring ground-breaking design and SOL REPUBLIC's uniquely superior
sound signature.

    SOL REPUBLIC headphones are available at leading retailers. For additional
information, please visit SOLREPUBLIC.com.

    About SOL REPUBLIC

    SOL REPUBLIC is global consumer electronics company dedicated to enhancing people's
lives through better-sounding headphones. Comprised of music fanatics, SOL REPUBLIC
develops its products from the ground up to make headphones that look, sound and feel
unlike anything else in the market. SOL REPUBLIC has offices in California, Oregon and New
York City and is developing an army of followers, fans and dreamers in its worldwide
social media communities. For more information, visit http://www.solrepublic.com

    About Steve Aoki

    As a LABEL HEAD, over the last 15 years STEVE AOKI broke bands like Bloc Party, The
Bloody Beetroots, Klaxons and The Gossip through deftly marketed releases on his Dim Mak
label. As an EVENT & NIGHTCLUB PROMOTER, he started some of the most influential nights in
Southern California with names like the Pickle Patch, Banana Split and the 10 year strong
Dim Mak Tuesday party which has seen legendary debut performances from acts ranging from
Lady Gaga to Skrillex, M.I.A, Kid Cudi, The Bloody Beetroots, Boys Noize and Justice. As a
DJ he averages nearly 250 shows a year throughout the world playing to millions of fans.
As a REMIXER he's worked with everyone from Duran Duran to Michael Jackson, The Killers
and Weezer. And most importantly, as a MUSIC PRODUCER, in addition to several hit singles
his debut album WONDERLAND, vaulted into the Top 10 of iTunes within a day of its release,
spawned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Album and featured superstar friends and
collaborators including Will.I.Am, LMFAO, Travis Barker, Rivers Cuomo, Lil Jon and many
more.

    You can keep track of him along with his millions of social media followers on
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube and even make your world a bit more like
his using the official AOKIFY Mobile App.

    About MOTOROLA

    Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, creates smartphones, tablets and wireless
accessories that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. For more information, visit
http://motorola.com/mobility.

       
        For further information, images or to request headphones for review, contact:

        Alexandra Burton
        SOL REPUBLIC
        alexburton@solrepublic.com
        +31-6-466-38386

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OIS-AT Announces Development of Foliage Penetrating Radar

NEW DELHI, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) an Indian company, announced that work is well
underway in the development of Foliage Penetrating radar based on SAR - Synthetic Aperture
Technology to meet Homeland Security requirements in India. This radar will also be able
to identify mines or IEDs just below the ground surface. Target prototype availability
will be in eighteen months. OIS-AT has the ownership of the intellectual property. Once
available it will be sold to authorized users domestically and globally. OIS-AT plans
include variants for manned and unmanned fixed wing aircraft.

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    "We are pleased to share with the industry that we are well underway in our design and
development of our Foliage Penetrating Radar products. We are working hard to address this
import requirement of the Homeland Security market", said Sanjay Bhandari, Chairman and
Managing Director, OIS Advanced Technology.

    An aircraft or a UAV mounted with an OIS-AT Foliage Penetrating Radar would be able to
fly at an altitude of 1,500 to 4,500 meters above ground level, providing a swath of
2.5-7.5 km. The standard operating altitude is 3,000 meters with a ground swath of 2.5 km.
The altitude and ground swath can be chosen in flight, depending on terrain and mission
objectives.

    About OIS-AT

    OIS-Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) is the lead OIS company. It conducts in-house
research and development, is a Systems Integrator and Manufacturer of advanced technology
dual-use products with a focus on Homeland Security. It also has a Strategic SME Offset
Manufacturing programme where its network of Indian SME companies support its role as a
Prime for Offset work packages. OIS-AT is an eligible IOP - Indian Offset Partner, and is
ISO 9001:2008 certified. More information available at http://www.ois-at.com

                            For media information please contact:

                   Lexicon Public Relations & Corporate Consultants (P) Ltd

                   Meera Krishnan / M: 91-9971500866 / meera@lexicon.in

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OIS-AT Announces Strategic Alliance With Netline Communication Technologies (NCT) Ltd, Israel as Indian OEM of Advanced Jammers

NEW DELHI, India, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) announced another strategic partnership with Netline
Communication Technologies Ltd of Israel as an Indian OEM under which the Indian company
will perform major functions of delivering Advanced Jammers to Indian customers.

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    "We are pleased that Netline, Israel has chosen to enter into a relationship with
OIS-AT where OIS-AT will be an Indian OEM of Advanced Jammersfor the Indian market,
including meeting defence offset obligations where local manufactured product of Netline,
is applicable," said Sanjay Bhandari, Chairman and Managing Director OIS Advanced
Technology.

    "We are confident that our relationship with OIS-AT will contribute significantly in
advancing our technology across various sectors in India and thatOIS-AT's professional
team andtechnology credentialswill serve both Indian customers and Netline's interests,"
said, Yallon Bahat, VP Marketing, Netline Communication Technologies Ltd , Israel.

    About Netline Communications Technologies Ltd., ISRAEL

    Netline Communications Technologies (NCT) Ltd. develops, manufactures and sells
high-end electronic warfare, tactical intelligence and interception and spectrum dominance
systems for the world's leading defense forces and homeland security agencies. The company
specializes in counter-IED Electronic Warfare, military/insurgency communication jamming,
information security, prison cell phone control, and intelligence solutions. Among
Netline's range of products are Active and Reactive RF jamming systems; vehicular,
portable, stationary and rapid deployment jamming systems; mobile phone detection,
jamming, monitoring and location systems; radio localization systems; and jamming coverage
test systems. Netline's equipment is battle-proven. Thousands of units are operating 24/7
under harsh environmental conditions, protecting ground troops and forces, and supporting
law enforcement and homeland security missions worldwide.

    About OIS-AT
OIS-Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) is the lead OIS company. It conducts in-house research
and development, is a Systems Integrator and Manufacturer of advanced technology dual-use
products with a focus on Homeland Security. It also has a Strategic SME Offset
Manufacturing programme where its network of Indian SME companies support its role as a
Prime for Offset work packages. OIS-AT is an eligible IOP - Indian Offset Partner, and is
ISO 9001:2008 certified. More information available at http://www.ois-at.com

       
                                For media information please contact:
                       Lexicon Public Relations & Corporate Consultants (P) Ltd
                                           Meera Krishnan /
                                          M: +91-9971500866
                                         meera@lexicon.in

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The Jim Henson Company Options Rights To Author Randi Zuckerberg's Debut Picture Book, Dot.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jim Henson Company, a leader in family entertainment for over fifty years, has optioned the rights to author Randi Zuckerberg's debut picture book, Dot.  The book was recently published by Harper Collins, and is illustrated by Joe Berger.The announcement was made today by Halle Stanford, EVP, Children's Entertainment, The Jim Henson Company and Randi Zuckerberg, CEO and Founder of Zuckerberg Media.

The company plans to develop the property into a 52 x 11' animated television series targeting the bridge market of children ages 5 to 9-years-old.  Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, Stanford and Zuckerberg will serve as Executive Producers on the project. Stanford will meet with potential partners at the upcoming Kidscreen Summit in New York City.

In this new picture book, Dot is a spunky little girl well versed in electronic devices. Dot knows a lot. She knows how to tap . . . to swipe . . . to share . . . and she pays little attention to anything else, until one day Dot sets off on an interactive adventure with the world surrounding her. Dot's tech-savvy expertise, mingled with her resourceful imagination, proves Dot really does know lots and lots.

Commented Stanford, "Dot attracted us on many levels.  First off, we love the character Dot!  She has blue-curly hair, is funny, creative, chatty, and extroverted - a super role model for kids around the world.  We are excited to work with Randi Zuckerberg and have the opportunity through Dot to teach kids how to be digital citizens; to encourage technology to be a part of their lives in a creatively fulfilling and positive way.  Dot is a modern kid and we intend to produce a fun and forward thinking series that encourages the combination of a child's traditional play and digital experiences."

"When writing the book, it was important to me that the lead character be a tech-savvy girl, as I believe passionately in encouraging and inspiring young girls to develop an early love and appreciation for technology, math and sciences," said Zuckerberg. "A big step towards making this a reality is developing exciting, pop culture shows that entertain and educate early on. But have no fear, Dot will be surrounded by a diverse group of friends that will give the show and cast of characters a broad appeal. I have no doubt that The Jim Henson Company is the perfect, creative team to bring my beloved Dot and friends to life."

Randi Zuckerberg is also editor-in-chief of Dot Complicated, a modern lifestyle community and blog. She was an early employee of Facebook where she pioneered live streaming initiatives and struck groundbreaking deals with ABC and CNN. She has been nominated for an Emmy and is ranked among the "50 Digital Power Players" by the Hollywood Reporter.

Joe Berger is a children's author, illustrator, and cartoonist.  In 2011, he was a winner of Booktrust's "Best New Illustrators" Award.

About The Jim Henson Company:
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Recent credits include the Emmy® nominated "Sid the Science Kid," "Dinosaur Train," "Wilson & Ditch: Digging America," "Pajanimals" and "Doozers." Features include "The Dark Crystal," "Labyrinth," "MirrorMask," "Unstable Fables" and the upcoming "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" and television productions include "Fraggle Rock" and the sci-fi cult series "Farscape."

With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. Independently owned and operated by the five adult children of founder Jim Henson, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop(TM), a pre-eminent character-building and visual effects group with international film, television and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry's top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of-the-art and vintage equipment.

The Company's Henson Alternative brand is currently touring "Puppet-Up! - Uncensored," a live puppet improvisational show. 

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About Zuckerberg Media
Zuckerberg Media is a new kind of media company, combining the interactive and social media expertise of Silicon Valley, with the high quality content and moving-image storytelling of Hollywood. The company was founded in 2011 by Randi Zuckerberg, who previously led consumer marketing at Facebook. Zuckerberg Media operates a state of the art production studio in the heart of Silicon Valley and produces original content (for TV and web) and branded entertainment (for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s.) Zuckerberg Media has helped several major brands engage their audiences through social content creation including Cirque du Soleil, the United Nations and Conde Nast.

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Comcraft Announces New, High Density Tap Appliance Optimized for 40G-SR4 Networks

ECKBOLSHEIM, France, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcraft's new F8MY-SR4 tap (http://profitap.com/fiber-121) is an ideal solution for 40 gigabit fiber optic networks, such as those found in data centers and enterprise-level network architectures. This newest tap brings together a host of compelling advantages, all derived from the company's broad industry experience. The F8MY-SR4 joins the company's stellar catalog of network taps, which represents the most complete and innovative lineup of single to 24-port fiber optic taps.

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"We have 25 years' experience working in this industry and seeing the remarkable advances in networking technology firsthand," explained Comcraft's Laurent Schirck. "Our in-line products are used around the world to deliver straightforward and affordable network monitoring without introducing errors or failures. With the F8MY-SR4, we've brought that same high standard for performance and reliability to 40G-SR4 networks, keeping Comcraft at the leading edge of the technology."

As a connectivity product, the new F8MY-SR4 tap can be deployed with packet flow switches, security tools and consolidating tools; practical applications include network monitoring and protocol analysis. Network and data professionals can parse any information necessary from the network stream for a variety of data analyses.

Comcraft's newest addition to its line of network taps builds on past success, while also prizing innovation and allowing for more than adequate versatility. The F8MY-SR4 is an in-line product, enabling quiet monitoring of all network traffic. More importantly, Comcraft fiber optic taps are passive, non-powered devices that introduce no errors into the stream and are never a point of failure.

Quality and stability are the hallmarks of Comcraft products, and the newest model of network tap is no exception. Made of the highest quality components, the F8MY-SR4 pushes the density limit for this class of network appliance.

Comcraft has ambitious plans for continued innovation in the network hardware space. The company has achieved a worldwide reputation for delivering security, monitoring and testing capacities that meet the demands of enterprise and data center customers. In the near future, Comcraft plans to develop a 100G-SR10 fiber optic tap that will signal the opening of the next frontier in traffic density and hardware reliability.

Under the Profitap label, Comcraft also manufactures taps for copper lines and industrial networks. All products are protected by a two-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship. The complete inventory of connectivity and monitoring hardware for multimode fiber networks is available here: http://profitap.com.

About Comcraft, Inc.

We develop, manufacture and market LAN/WAN and Datacom Test Equipment for the most demanding applications. The confidence placed in our products is the reward for many years listening to customer needs and expectations, while improving our technology and services. Many of our products have been recognized worldwide for their high performance and dependability.

Contact:

Andrei NADAI
+33 3 88 10 18 30
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iKey® Launches FZ-G1 Jumpseat(TM) Snap-in-Place Fully Rugged Keyboard for the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- iKey, the leading manufacturer of rugged keyboards and computer accessories, is pleased to announce the new iKey FZ-G1 Jumpseat(TM) keyboard. Designed to snap easily onto the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, a rugged 10-inch Windows tablet built for mobile users, the iKey FZ-G1 Jumpseat serves as a fully rugged, on-the-go keyboard that provides additional functionality and screen protection to improve user productivity in the field. iKey's FZ-G1 Jumpseat was recently unveiled at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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The iKey FZ-G1 Jumpseat, a QWERTY keyboard with touchpad, interfaces via the tablet's USB 3.0 docking connector. Designed from the ground up to be rugged, the FZ-G1 Jumpseat is comprised of a magnesium case with a rubber keypad and is fully sealed to resist the dirt, dust, and spills that can ruin most keyboards. Additionally, the FZ-G1 Jumpseat keyboard includes an integrated multi-function touchpad that supports advanced gesturing actions.

iKey's FZ-G1 Jumpseat complements the Toughpad's integrated ten-point multi-touch screen and digitizer input, providing for expanded user convenience and improved typing accuracy and speed while enhancing ergonomics with uncompromised support and flexibility. The iKey FZ-G1 Jumpseat runs on an advanced Li-ion battery that lasts for two months under typical use and can easily be recharged via the tablet's USB port.  Red multi-level LED backlighting keeps users working in low-light environments. Additional functionality can be added to the FZ-G1 Jumpseat with options such as a fingerprint reader or additional full sized USB ports.

"Working in partnership with Panasonic on this solution has been a great experience for iKey", said Charlie Gibbs, Sales Manager, iKey. "Panasonic brings a wealth of experience in mobility and continues to be a market leader with the Toughpad line. Being able to collaborate and leverage each other's strengths has created a solution that gives additional flexibility to mission critical applications in Enterprise, Government, Healthcare and Retail applications."

"With more workers going mobile and depending on tablets in a range of challenging environments, a keyboard built to be as reliable as our Toughpad tablets can be an essential component of workers' toolboxes to ensure they can maximize productivity anywhere in the field," said Dan Diliberti, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Tablets, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. "Panasonic and iKey share a commitment to the value that true mobility requires durability, and we're excited to make this accessory available to our customers."

The Panasonic Toughpad line is the world's most comprehensive portfolio of enterprise-focused tablets. With tablets ranging from 7 to 20 inches in size, all with unique design and security features to enable maximum productivity and long-term value, Toughpad tablets are built to connect mission critical workers with the data they need to do their jobs anywhere, at any time.

Panasonic's 10-inch Toughpad FZ-G1 is a fully rugged tablet PC featuring an Intel® Core(TM) i5 processor and Windows 8.1 Pro, enabling workers to achieve desktop-class performance in the field. The tablet is tested to meet MIL-STD-810G specifications for drops/falls, shock, vibration, altitude, humidity and extreme temperatures; as well as IP65 standards for rain and dust resistance. Other enterprise-grade features include a daylight-viewable screen, user-replaceable battery, a heightened level of security and a high degree of configuration options.

Together, the 10-inch Toughpad FZ-G1 and the FZ-G1 Jumpseat keyboard offer the most robust detachable rugged computer solution on the market.  This product will be available through Panasonic in February 2014. For more information, visit http://www.ikey.com/panasonic/.

About iKey, Ltd.: iKey designs and manufactures rugged, sealed keyboards, displays and pointing devices for industrial, public safety, medical and military applications. A pioneer in its industry since 1989, iKey is known as an innovator of industrial keyboards and computer accessories. For more information, visit http://www.ikey.com.

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CONTACT: Michael Hardy, (512) 837-0283. michael@iKey.com, http://www.iKey.com

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

Cisco and AGT Form a Smart City Global Strategic Alliance to Transform the Way Cities Are Managed and Secured

-- City Solutions Bring the Internet of Everything to Life

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cisco, the worldwide leader in IT, and AGT International, a global leader in city solutions, today announced a Smart City Global Strategic Alliance that will deliver the promise of the Internet of Everything (IoE) through edge analytics( http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=1334100 ) and cloud technologies that dramatically change the way cities are managed and safeguarded.

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The combination of intelligent networking, virtualized computing and video management software from Cisco and smart city software platform, sensor gateway and analytics from AGT will provide cost-effective and efficient delivery of services that enhance the daily lives of citizens and improve urban services – from transportation and healthcare to utilities infrastructure and disaster preparedness and personal safety.

Wim Elfrink, executive vice president, Industry Solutions and Chief Globalisation Officer, Cisco, said: "Today, 99 percent of the physical world is not connected to the Internet. However, cities are the epicenter of the Internet of Everything, where people, things, data and processes can be connected to deliver new and amazing value. Think about the possibilities. It is a vision we can realize today through the unique combination of Cisco's unparalleled networking and computing technology and AGT's cutting-edge smart cities platform. With its recognized leadership in software and analytical solutions that improve everyday life, AGT is an ideal partner to transform city management."

Mati Kochavi, CEO, AGT, said: "The Cisco and AGT alliance brings a holistic view of urban ecosystems, which are being challenged by dramatic growth and limited resources. The opportunity stems from integrating information from the Internet of Everything and leveraging data in new ways. The Internet of Everything will transform the cities of today into the great cities of tomorrow by enabling solutions that help manage growth and serve citizens better. Through this alliance, Cisco and AGT will realize a vision of unlocking the vast potential of urban centers around the world. We will enable cities to anticipate and prevent threats to citizens and property; make life more efficient, safe and enjoyable; and truly make our cities sustainable."

Rob Lloyd, president, Development and Sales, Cisco, said: "The Cisco and AGT alliance is more than simply an agreement to collaborate. Cisco and AGT are in the unique position to lead the development of city cloud solutions. By combining advanced technologies with a deep understanding of the changing needs of cities, we can transform the delivery of city services."

Ruthbea Yesner Clarke, global research director, IDC's Smart Cities Strategies program, said: "Smart Cities are a future reality for municipalities around the world. These cities will use the power of ubiquitous communication networks, highly distributed wireless sensor technology and intelligent management systems to solve current and future challenges and create exciting new services."

Built around AGT's state-of-the-art urban management platform, the solution applies multiple sensing and analytical technologies such as video and acoustic analytics, social media engagement, license plate recognition, facial recognition, mobile crowd sourcing, mobile applications for city civil workers, smart waste and other sources. AGT's city fusion platform, powered by Cisco Unified Computing System(TM) technology, uses big data analysis to reduce false alerts while increasing incident detection rates. Sharing a common platform, infrastructure and management allows agencies to be more efficient and cost-effective, especially when coping with decreasing budgets. These benefits can all be achieved in a decentralized city administration model, where agencies' autonomy is maintained while sharing and reuse is maximized.

Solutions that change the game for cities

The first solutions will be available mid-2014 and will initially focus on two key areas:

    -- A traffic management solution that will identify, respond to and resolve traffic incidents by providing real-time traffic situational awareness will support incident detection using live video feeds from incident zones, with video analytics, in-pavement wireless magnetic sensors, license plate readers, social media and advanced traffic modeling prediction and alternative strategy formulation. The system supports video feed sharing across different agencies and provides analytics of incident trends over time. This solution addresses a global problem; traffic congestion costs $121 billion a year in wasted time and fuel in the U.S. alone, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

    -- An urban safety solution enables cities to predict, prepare for, respond to and mitigate operational and safety incidents by identifying suspicious activities more quickly. Incidents will be managed through software that utilizes a variety of sensors, city data, and visual and social media feeds. The solution will apply analytics to automate and visualize the situation and recommend the appropriate response.

Future solutions to be developed and launched will address city and country critical infrastructure, such as airports, railway stations and stadiums.

The Cisco and AGT offering will initially be provided on-premise and will evolve to a cloud-based "Software as a Service" model. These models are customizable and flexible to support a variety of customer needs and budgets. As part of this agreement, AGT has selected Cisco as its cloud provider for its city cloud solutions.

To execute these solutions, AGT and Cisco will integrate Cisco(R) VSM video management technology and support Cisco's leading range of cameras with AGT's city platform, creating highly scalable integrated solutions supporting hundreds of thousands of sensors in one system. The alliance has a roadmap of integration between the two companies that will be delivered over time, and the companies will build research and development labs to test integrated solutions to support customers.

"Cities are growing at the rate of 10,000 people per hour," Elfrink said. "But through the Internet of Everything and advanced analytics, we can transform that challenge into an opportunity to revolutionize urban living."

Kochavi added, "This is about creating a safer and more prosperous world, not for a few but for everyone."

About Cisco

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in IT that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected. For ongoing news, please go to http://thenetwork.cisco.com

About AGT International

AGT International is a privately held technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland. AGT provides strong analytics and prediction software solutions that connect to a wide variety of devices and sensors, including social media. These solutions enable customers to sense the world, analyze complex environments, and predict events with a focus on providing return on investment.

Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.

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CimatronE Helps Mold Makers Profit From ECOs

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ: CIMT) today announced the launch
of the ECO Manager, a major feature in CimatronE 11, the latest version of its integrated
CAD/CAM software solution. CimatronE provides specialized CAD capabilities for the design
of molds, dies and fixtures, as well as NC programming for the machining of molds, dies
and discrete parts.

    "Engineering change orders (ECOs) are part and parcel of almost any tool shop job
schedule," said Mr. Ira Bareket, Cimatron's VP Sales and Marketing. "For example, a recent
Cimatron survey of North American tool shops found that 94% of shops handle at least one
job with ECOs out of every 10 jobs worked on.

    "ECOs can become a cost burden or can turn into a profitable business if handled and
managed properly. However, shops often find the process of handling ECOs to be
challenging, particularly when there are many changes and the part is complex. The mold
designer is faced with the difficult task of identifying the geometry the customer has
changed, understanding 'what's going on' and assessing the impact on previous work the
designer has already undertaken.

    "Implementing the changes quickly and efficiently is the next task for the designer.
This is particularly challenging given that the designer is trying to avoid redoing
previous work that is unaffected by the ECO.

    "Finally, the mold designer is faced with the challenging task of controlling,
managing and documenting the ECO process for internal costing purposes, as well as for
communicating the work to the customer who ordered the change.

    "Cimatron's new ECO Manager provides mold designers with powerful tools and processes
to handle ECOs in the quickest and most effective manner possible.

    "The ECO Manager assists shops in controlling the fundamental ECO processes, including
identification and analysis, implementation, tracking and documentation. It can be used by
shops at any stage of a job and can handle multiple ECOs, no-matter how complex."

    Key capabilities of the ECO Manager include:

       
        - Identification and analysis - The CimatronE ECO Manager clearly pinpoints
          the geometry that the customer has changed, as well as showing the ways in which the
          ECO has impacted the mold components.
        - Implementation - The application gives users automated tools to replace the
          existing geometry with the new geometry (ECO) in the relevant areas.
        - Verification - Within the dedicated ECO environment, ongoing verification
          checks can be performed to ensure that the user has implemented all the necessary
          changes correctly.
        - Tracking and Documentation - A series of comparisons between each pair of
          consecutive ECO parts creates a live archive of the change history. Changes are also
          documented, with the user able to attach documents, and add descriptions, work status
          and pictures for the purposes of internal reports, costings, and communication with
          customers.
        - For a complete list of CimatronE 11's capabilities, visit launch.cimatron.com
          [http://www.cimatrone-11.com ].

    About Cimatron

    With over 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide,
Cimatron is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software solutions for mold, tool
and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is committed to
providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline manufacturing cycles and
ultimately shorten product delivery time.

    The Cimatron product line includes the CimatronE and GibbsCAM brands with solutions
for mold design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderID)97&lang=EN ], die
design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDD70&lang=EN ], electrodes
design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDE15&lang=EN ], 2.5 to 5 axes
milling [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDD71&lang=EN ], wire EDM
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[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?so=2 ], mill-turn
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ], rotary milling
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ], multi-task machining
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?so=2 ], and tombstone machining
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/index.php?page=modules-overview ]. Cimatron's
subsidiaries and extensive distribution network serve and support customers in the
automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer plastics, electronics, and other industries in
over 40 countries worldwide.

    Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CIMT. For more
information, visit http://www.cimatron.com

    This press release includes forward looking statements, within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risk and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Such statements may relate to Cimatron's plans, objectives and expected financial and
operating results. The words "may," "could," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions or variations thereof are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Cimatron's ability to control. The risks and
uncertainties that may affect forward looking statements include, but are not limited to:
currency fluctuations, global economic and political conditions, marketing demand for
Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product development, assimilating
future acquisitions, maintaining relationships with customers and partners, and increased
competition. For more details about the risks and uncertainties related to Cimatron's
business, refer to Cimatron's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cimatron cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any single factor or risk, or
combination of them, may cause. Cimatron undertakes no obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

       
        For more information contact:

        Ilan Erez
        Chief Financial Officer
        Cimatron Ltd.
        Phone: +972-73-237-0114
        ilane@cimatron.com

        Idit Pass Lagziel
        Marketing Manager
        Cimatron Ltd.
        Phone: +972-73-237-0298
        iditp@cimatron.com

        Investor Relations contact:
        Ehud Helft/Kenny Green
        GK Investor Relations
        Tel: (US) +1-646-201-9246
        cimatron@gkir.com

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OIS-AT Launches Industry's First True 3D Avian (BIRD) Radar at New Delhi Defexpo 2014

NEW DELHI, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    OIS AdvancedTechnology (OIS-AT)an Indian company, launched industry's first 3D Avian
(Bird) Radar System that has been designed, developed, and manufactured by it, . The 3D
Avian (Bird) Radar's Intellectual Property is owned by OIS-AT and is being marketed
domestically and globally.

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    "We are very proud to present industry's first 3D Bird Radar system and even prouder
to have developed it using our own technology. Traditionally,maritime radars were adapted
for this purposebut did not prove to be very effective. So in that sense, this is an
industry breakthrough. Moreover our 3D Avian (Bird) Radar System has transportable and
fixed version, meeting the needs of most airports," said Sanjay Bhandari, Chairman and
Managing Director, OIS Advanced Technology.

    3D Avian (Bird) Radar System provides complete information essential for flight safety
- altitude, position and vector of birds over the entire airport space and has a host of
features which include:

       
        - Detection range (max): 11 km;
        - Operating temperature range: -20C to +55C;
        - 360 degrees Azimuth coverage with sector blanking option;
        - Ability to pin point precise bird location;
        - Operation height : 10,000 ft
        - Sustainable wind speed of 100 kmph enables risk and habitat assessment

    Avian radars help in locating, tracking and monitoring of birds that congregate on the
large tracts of unused land, used as noise and safety buffers at civilian and military
airports.

    About OIS-AT
OIS-Advanced Technology (OIS-AT) is the lead OIS company. It conducts in-house research
and development, is a Systems Integrator and Manufacturer of advanced technology dual-use
products with a focus on Homeland Security. It also has a Strategic SME Offset
Manufacturing programme where its network of Indian SME companies support its role as a
Prime for Offset work packages. OIS-AT is an eligible IOP - Indian Offset Partner, and is
ISO 9001:2008 certified. More information available at http://www.ois-at.com

       
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Genesis Gaming Announces Robyn Video Slot Game and New Distribution Strategy

LONDON, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Robyn Video Slot Game is First Global Availability Release from Genesis

    Genesis Gaming Inc. (Genesis), a key supplier of slot game content, has today
announced completion of Robyn, a video slot game designed for both online (Flash) and
mobile (HTML5) casinos at the same time. Genesis has also announced a comprehensive new
distribution strategy to offer Triple-A (AAA) video slot games for simultaneous release
globally to multiple gaming platforms.

    Robyn is the exciting and engaging new game that takes players on a fairy tale hunt
for riches. Robyn is a beautiful young huntress known for her skill with the bow and
arrow. When wealth and territory were taken from her village by the evil harlequin queen,
she uses her archery skills to take back what was stolen. She is led by her courage and
determination to defend her village and protect its people. When players join Robyn on her
adventures, they have the chance to win a share of the plunder!

    Robyn is an All Pays(TM) (243 ways to win) video slot game with a Wild Arrow Free
Spins Feature. Three (3) or more scatter symbols trigger the Wild Arrow Free Spins
Feature.

    Robyn is the first Video Slot Game that Genesis will offer through a new strategic
initiative called Global Availability. Global Availability is an approach where a major
game release is coordinated across multiple gaming platforms to ensure that every major
gaming operator can schedule the launch of the game at the same time.

    Robyn is scheduled for an April release on the following open platforms:

       
        - Quickfire, powered by Microgaming(TM)
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        - OpenBet
        - Leander Games
        - Relax Gaming
        - Odobo

    To view a demo of the game now, please visit http://demo.gen-game.com

    "Through strong partnerships with key open platforms for both online and mobile
delivery, Genesis is able to give operators unsurpassed access to premium releases," said
Geoffrey Hansen, Managing Director. "In particular, operators have been requesting more
options for mobile delivery of premium games like Robyn."

    About Genesis Gaming, Inc.

    As a key supplier of slot game content to the most prominent manufacturers and
operators in the casino gaming industry, Genesis Gaming, Inc. has built its reputation on
providing casino gaming content that maximizes revenue for our customers. Genesis has
world-class game designers and has developed over 100 games for all digital platforms
whether they are land-based, online or mobile, and for real-money play or social gaming
play. More information on Genesis can be found on http://www.gen-game.com.

       
        For more information, please contact:
        Geoffrey Hansen, Managing Director
        Genesis Gaming Inc
        Telephone number: +1-604-779-3577
        Email: geoff.h@gen-game.com

Genesis Gaming Inc.

Growing Demand for Digital Asset Management & Marketing Management Technology Drives Brandworkz to Open Asia Pacific Office

LONDON, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Brandworkz, the specialist provider of a digital asset management
[http://www.brandworkz.com/features/digital-asset-management ] and marketing management
platform has launched operations in Australia to service existing clients and expand its
reach to the Asia Pacific region.

    Grant Gebert has been appointed to manage and run the Brandworkz Asia Pacific business
from Melbourne, Australia. He will ensure that new and existing customers have access to
business and technical digital asset management expertise on a regional level.

    Brandworkz has existing customers in Asia Pacific, such as New Zealand brand
Icebreaker Clothing. There has been a significant increase in interest in digital asset
management and marketing management technology from the region which has led to Brandworkz
opening an office on the ground there.

    Grant Gebert has many years of experience in taking software solutions to market in
the region with Baobab Software and has worked with high profile customers in all sectors
of the market, across the Asia Pacific geography.

    Technology platforms for marketing have proliferated globally in the last few years.
IT research and advisory firm, Gartner, predicts that by 2017 the Chief Marketing Officer
will spend more on technology than the Chief Information Officer.

    Brandworkz has seen growth in their business in line with the increasing requirement
for marketers to centralise marketing processes and compliance management as well as
management of every marketing or digital asset. As companies continue to feel the pressure
of justifying marketing return on investment, they are looking for software platforms to
control marketing processes and content.

    The Brandworkz platform is used by companies like Red Bull Racing, Pfizer, Gold's Gym
and Icebreaker clothing for sharing of digital assets, collaboration and the streamlining
of marketing processes. A cloud-based portal, Brandworkz enables users to search for
digital assets and educates them on brand guidelines. Brandworkz also automates the
creation and delivery of marketing materials while ensuring compliance to a company's
brand guidelines and positioning, maximising the productivity of marketers and agencies.

    Brandworkz, which is headquartered in the UK, opened offices in the USA in 2011 in New
York and Silicon Valley. Business from the region already contributes 45% of company
turnover. The company has further plans for international expansion in 2014.

    Jens Lundgaard, Founder & CEO of Brandworkz says "Our expansion into more overseas
markets is an important strategic move for Brandworkz and opens up the opportunity for
further growth. We are delighted to be working with Grant and look forward to having
Brandworkz on the ground in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, Grant will provide
consultancy and support and we look forward to a fruitful relationship."

    Grant Gebert, Brandworkz Director Asia Pacific says "I am pleased to be working with
Brandworkz. We are seeing marketers in Asia Pacific looking for technology platforms to
improve efficiencies in marketing operations, so I foresee good growth in the region. I
look forward to delivering this best-in-class software solution to customers here."

    PR Contacts

    Anna Cotton, Brandworkz, London Office, +44(0)20-7288-9700,
anna.cotton@brandworkz.com

    Grant Gebert, Brandworkz, Asia Pacific Office, +61(0)3-9095-7050,
grant.gebert@brandworkz.com

    http://www.brandworkz.com

Brandworkz

Objective Book Ends its Greatest "Year of Innovation" With the Release of Objective ECM 8.2

MAIDENHEAD, England, February 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Objective Corporation [http://www.objective.com ] (ASX:OCL) today announced the latest
release of its Enterprise Content Management Platform - Objective ECM 8.2. This is the
fourth major product release from Objective during 2013, highlighting our ongoing
commitment to R&D in Australia, as well as the delivery of innovation in information and
process governance solutions for Government and regulated industries.

    "2013 has been a year of innovation and commercialisation for Objective. The release
of Objective ECM 8.2 marks a major milestone in our strategy to deliver a hybrid cloud
Connected Process Management platform," said Tony Walls, CEO of Objective Corporation. "We
are incredibly proud of the innovation that we have delivered to our customers in recent
years and Objective ECM 8.2 is another major accomplishment."

    Objective ECM 8.2 has flexible deployment options to meet customers changing
requirements both today and into the future. Objective ECM 8.2 can be deployed on-premise,
on a customer's chosen community or private cloud and is available as
Software-as-a-Service in a secure public cloud. Objective ECM 8.2 is integrated with
Objective's other SaaS offerings, Objective Connect the secure information and process
management platform and Objective Online the collaborative authoring, stakeholder and
committee management platform.

    "Our customers are seeking greater return on their investment in information
governance. To achieve that they are seeking to automate their business processes, enable
their increasingly mobile workforce while sharing information and managing processes with
external stakeholders and service providers."

    Objective ECM 8.2 delivers a truly Connected Process Management platform that is
designed to be the backbone of an organisation's information and process governance
strategy.

    The new capabilities of Objective ECM 8.2 include:

       
        - Productivity enhancements including new Workflow and automation
          capabilities, which allows office and mobile users to act on Workflow tasks through
          actionable emails
        - Enhancements designed to increase adoption, including mobility options for
          tablets and deeper document management in the browser
        - Bringing governance, automation and tighter integration to Microsoft
          SharePoint
        - Microsoft Office 2013 application integration
        - Enhancements engineered to meet changing information governance requirements,
          including changes to disposal authorities and the implementation of the new Australian
          Protective Security Classification system.

    "Uptake of the Objective ECM 8 platform has been the strongest in our history with
more than 70 percent of our customers on the current generational release" said Walls. "We
have engineered Objective ECM 8.2 to be even easier to upgrade and have delivered
significant functionally improvements for all types of users."

    OBJECTIVE'S PREVIOUS SOFTWARE RELEASES IN 2013 INCLUDE:

       
        - Objective ECM for Small Agencies - an instant on, pre-configured solution
          for small public sector organisations
        - Objective Connect for HP TRIM enabling organisations to easily and securely
          share information directly from their TRIM records management system with internal and
          external stakeholders
        - Objective Connect for SharePoint enabling organisations to easily and securely
          share information from SharePoint with internal and external stakeholders
        - Objective Online 4.2 streamlining the creation, publication and management of
          quality corporate documents

    ABOUT OBJECTIVE CORPORATION

    Objective Corporation (ASX:OCL) is an established leader and specialist provider of
content, collaboration and process management solutions for the public sector and
regulated industries. Its solutions empower effectiveness, efficiency and transparency,
helping organisations deliver better customer outcomes at a lower cost.

       
        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
        Scott McIntyre
        Objective Corporation
        Email: scott.mcintyre@objective.com
        Ph: +44-1628-640-460

Objective Corporation UK Ltd

Ensemble Designs Showcases BrightEye NXT Router Integration with NewTek TriCaster

GRASS VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ensemble Designs is showcasing the

BrightEye NXT Router( http://www.ensembledesigns.com/products/routers ) interface for the NewTek( http://www.newtek.com ) TriCaster 8000 multi-camera live production system at ISE in Amsterdam, 4-6 February, 2014, on stand 9-G132.

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TriCaster 8000 systems are augmented by integrating the Ensemble Designs BrightEye NXT Video Router to provide a wider fan-in of sources as inputs to the TriCaster. When a TriCaster system requires more than eight cameras, a BrightEye NXT router can be added to accommodate even more cameras and sources.

"The tight interface between our BrightEye NXT Router and TriCaster makes life really easy for operators who want to use a lot of sources in a show or event," said Mondae Hott, Director of Sales for Ensemble Designs. "Additionally, our router gives TriCaster users the perfect way to bring HDMI sources into the production."

The BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router( http://www.ensembledesigns.com/products/brighteye/be410 ) and the BrightEye NXT 430 Clean SDI Router( http://www.ensembledesigns.com/products/brighteye/be430 ) have built-in clean and quiet frame syncs, which provide glitch-free switching, even with asynchronous cameras. The router's front panel LCD display shows full motion video of the sources being routed. The built-in web browser provides remote control and very straightforward configuration of the router.

The BrightEye NXT video routing switcher's BNCs can be configured as inputs or outputs, which lets the user decide how many inputs and outputs the router has. If the production requires an additional camera or source, a BNC can be assigned as an input on the fly.

Michael Kornet, EVP of Business Development at NewTek added, "Ensemble is known for its best-in-class products, and the new BrightEye NXT router with its small footprint and large feature set is a great complement to any TriCaster 8000 system where additional media sources are required. We're thrilled that Ensemble has joined the growing ecosystem of NewTek developers, and believe our customers will have a great workflow experience when using TriCaster 8000 and the BrightEye NXT router to produce large-scale live events."

"Development of the BrightEye NXT Routers was informed by customers asking for an elegant way to use HDMI and SDI signals together," said David Wood, Chief Design Engineer and President at Ensemble Designs. "Integration with TriCaster is a natural progression for the BrightEye NXT series."

The BrightEye NXT 410 Clean HDMI Router has four HDMI inputs; one HDMI output; two dedicated SDI inputs; two dedicated SDI outputs; one flexible SDI port that can be either an input or output; and an SFP (small format pluggable) port that can be fiber or mini BNC, and either inputs or outputs.

"You can see your HDMI and SDI sources on the front of the router," said Cindy Zuelsdorf, Marketing Czar at Ensemble Designs. "That means you don't need an external video monitor to see your sources, making it extremely easy to select sources feeding the TriCaster. It saves money and it's so convenient."

Based in Grass Valley, California and formed in 1989, Ensemble Designs is a leading provider of signal processing and infrastructure products. Customers include Lockheed, NASA, Major League Baseball, Amsterdam University, General Atomics, and Kenneth Copeland Ministries.

TriCaster and BrightEye NXT Operation (short video) http://youtu.be/IIZD6TeipuA TriCaster and BrightEye NXT Setup and Configuration (short video) http://youtu.be/2hBgIdX2PMg

SOURCE Ensemble Designs

Ensemble Designs

Gameloft to Develop Official Mobile Game for Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier

PARIS, February 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, has teamed up with
Marvel to announce the development of its upcoming smartphone and tablet title, Captain
America: The Winter Soldier - The Official Game, based on the much-awaited Super Hero film
coming this spring. As the official game of the film, Gameloft will bring an original
blend of combat action and flexible tactical options for a complete Marvel experience that
teases the upcoming movie.

    "Marvel has been a longtime partner of ours, and we are once again happy to transform
one of their blockbuster films into an immersive action game," said Karine Kaiser, VP
Marketing & Licensing at Gameloft. "Players can expect a truly involved Captain America
experience, with many characters from both the movie and the comics."

    Fans will enjoy taking the role of Captain America and leading an elite team of
S.H.I.E.L.D. agents in battle against famous Marvel villains involved in a sinister global
plot. Complete with the ability to join clans in multiplayer mode and to compete for a
higher position in leagues, gamers will enjoy hours of entertainment in a unique
comic-book-style world. An original story inspired by the film, cowritten by Marvel,
provides a gripping narrative for the game.

    "We are happy to expand around the Captain America: The Winter Soldier film with this
game, which truly complements the global experience we are aiming to offer," said Javon
Frazier, Vice President, Games Marketing at Marvel Entertainment.

    Captain America: The Winter Soldier is scheduled for release on iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch and Android in late March. The upcoming film is coming to theatres on March 26th in
certain Europe countries and on April 4th in the United States.

    Discover the first trailer here: http://youtu.be/QfPfhAW9huU

    About Marvel Entertainment:

    Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is
one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a
proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy
years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and
publishing. For more information visit: marvel.com [http://www.marvel.com ].

    About Gameloft:

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

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

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

       
        Press Contact:

        Heather Cosby
        PR Manager
        +1-415-615-0520
        Email: heather.cosby@gameloft.com

Gameloft

NCS Technologies Introduces Cirrus LT, the Industry's First Mobile PCoIP Zero Client Laptop Computer

A Fully-Featured, Ultra Secure Mobile Laptop for Enterprises & Government

GAINESVILLE, Va., Feb. 4,( )2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NCS Technologies, Inc. (http://www.ncst.com), a leading domestic computing systems manufacturer, today introduced the Cirrus LT PCoIP zero client laptop, a compact notebook that is highly secure and delivers all the functionality of a traditional desktop or laptop computer. The mobile zero client laptop, complete with docking station, battery and Wi-Fi capability, represents a new computing category.

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Until today, zero-client computing has been defined as a small, stationary desktop device that has no hard drive, no local storage and no operating system. This device connects a keyboard, monitor and mouse to a data center server. Benefits of this virtualization approach include enhanced security, reduced costs, improved energy efficiency and ease of deployment and administration.

Cirrus LT takes advantage of the strongest security protocols, AES-256 cryptography and NSA Suite B ciphers, when used in conjunction with a PCoIP Remote Workstation Card. It doesn't retain any user data because it doesn't have local storage, hard drive or an operating system. That means secrets won't be compromised if the device is lost, physically broken into or stolen.

The mobile zero client laptop is based on Teradici PCoIP(®) technology. The PCoIP protocol compresses, encrypts and encodes the entire computing experience at the data center and transmits only pixels across the IP network. Users have fully functional, effortless access to all applications. Cirrus LT can move around an office building or go along on business trips - new with zero client computing.

"Teradici's PCoIP technology was designed to deliver a high performance, secure and easy to manage user experience for virtual desktop and remote workstation users on any device and on any network," said Ziad Lammam, director of product management, Teradici Corporation. "The new Cirrus LT PCoIP zero client laptop combines PCoIP technology and NCS computing innovation to answer the call for a more secure computing capability in today's increasingly mobile environment."

Engineered for low cost of ownership, Cirrus LT is compatible with VMware Horizon View and high-performance PCoIP Remote Workstation environments, delivering a highly efficient IT administrative experience. Cirrus LT supports copper, fiber and Wi-Fi.

"In our research we found a great demand for a secure mobile solution that features the simplicity and performance of a zero client," said Brian Gentry, NCS vice president, engineering. "With Cirrus LT, secure computing now moves to where you need it most - down the hall, at home, or to a hotel thousands of miles away."

"We have determined the key markets for zero client laptops include all government agencies including the military, the intelligence community and education," Gentry said. "We have also identified strong interest from commercial markets including medical/health care, banking and financial services - anywhere where security, mobility and efficiency are critical to doing business."

Cirrus LT Specs

    --  Teradici PCoIP processor TERA2321
    --  Storage: No local storage
    --  Display: 14" HD 16:9 LCD, 1366x768 with anti-glare, LED backlight or 14"
        HD+ 16:9 LCD, 1600x900 with anti-glare, LED backlight
    --  Image Performance: 50 Mpps (VDI); 130 Mpps (workstation)
    --  Networking: Integrated Realtek 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN;
        Ralink 802.11 a/b/g/n 3T3R 450mbps LAN; 100.1000Mb Fiber SFP support in
        port replicator; wake on LAN and wake on USB support
    --  Battery: Primary 6-cell Li-Ion smart battery (5,200mAh)
    --  Dimensions & Weight: 13.375" x 9.25" x 1.125"-1.25"; 3.62 lbs.
Cirrus LT is generally available in the second quarter. For more product information, contact NCS sales at 703-743-8548. See Cirrus LT this month at the AFCEA CyberSpace Symposium, Booth 53a; AFCEA West, Booth 1021; VMware Partner Exchange (PEX), Booth 438; and AUSA, Booth 206. For more information, visit http://www.ncst.com.

NCS Technologies has been a Microsoft US OEM Partner of the Year and winner of the Intel Client Solution Innovation Award.

About NCS Technologies, Inc.

NCS Technologies, founded in 1996, builds high quality computing solutions for government, education, enterprise and OEM customers. More than one-half million NCS computing systems have been installed around the world. Visit http://www.ncst.com.

Additional Information: 

John Callahan 

NCS Technologies, Inc. 

703.743.8586

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NCS Technologies, Inc.

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

Denver-Based Tech Start-up Putting Marijuana Rewards in Customers' Pockets

DENVER, Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Novel Innovation LLC has released their first mobile application, Best Buds, for the recreational and medicinal marijuana market in Colorado. Having received stellar initial reviews, Best Buds combines the marijuana legalization green rush with the ever-growing mobile application industry into one product available on both iPhone and Android devices.

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Best Buds' unique rewards program allows customers to redeem rewards at their favorite dispensaries by scanning a unique code with their smart phones at checkout.  All deals and rewards offered on the Best Buds app are created and managed independently by each individual dispensary.

For those coming in from out of state, Best Buds also contains a powerful search tool that allows marijuana enthusiasts to locate dispensaries carrying their favorite strains and to find the best deals in their area.

Early reception has been overwhelmingly positive.  According to Co-Founder Ronnie Wagman, "Over 20 dispensaries and 2,000+ users are already using the service in the Denver area."  Even more impressive is that according to Wagman, "nearly all early adoption has come through word-of-mouth exposure."  After receiving an undisclosed investment at the end of 2013, Novel Innovation will be expanding their marketing efforts significantly beginning in February 2014. This includes a focus on the rapidly developing marijuana tourism market.

Demonstration Video

Download on iTunes

Download on Android

Or visit BestBudsApp.com

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Novel Innovation LLC

CONTACT: Novel Innovation, LLC, Media Relations, Press@novelinnovation.com, 720-295-0603

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

Genesis Gaming Achieves 100th Game Milestone

LONDON, February 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ragnarok is the 100th Video Slot Game Published by Innovative Studio

    Genesis Gaming Inc. (Genesis), a key supplier of slot game content, has today
announced completion of its 100th Video Slot Game for digital distribution for online,
mobile or social casinos. Ragnarok will be released later this month by Unibet, and will
be released both online (Flash) and mobile (HTML5) at the same time.

    Genesis has a global presence with partners in many regulated jurisdictions. Genesis
has partnered with a wide range of gambling platform providers and many of the world's
leading top online casino operators. Genesis video slot games are found in online, mobile
and/or social casinos across the globe. Genesis is unique in the marketplace with the
diversity of its partners and game formats, and the company's business model is also
unique and diverse, with a variety of licensing models available.

    "We are proud to offer leading edge video slot games in formats the market is
demanding," said Geoffrey Hansen, Managing Director. "We continue to adapt our content to
new technologies and platforms, and are pleased to offer a wide variety of business and
content options to the market."

    "We are pleased to achieve this 100 game milestone," said Scott Sims, co-founder and
creative leader of the company. "Ragnarok is an appropriate game for this milestone as
this game showcases the quality and innovative features that have become a hallmark of
Genesis video slots."

    About Genesis Gaming, Inc.

    As a key supplier of slot game content to the most prominent manufacturers and
operators in the casino gaming industry, Genesis Gaming Inc. has built its reputation on
providing casino gaming content that maximizes revenue for our customers. Genesis has
world-class game designers and has developed 100 games for all digital platforms whether
they are land-based, online or mobile, and for real-money play or social gaming play. More
information on Genesis can be found on http://www.gen-game.com.

       
        Contact:
        James Watson - Director, Genesis Gaming Europe
        Tel: +44(0)7815292156
        Email: james.w@gen-game.com

Genesis Gaming Inc.

Maxta Enables VDI Implementation for Dutch Municipality

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxta(TM) announced today that the town of Venray in the Netherlands has chosen its Maxta Storage Platform (MxSP(TM)), a software-only hypervisor-agnostic implementation of enterprise-class storage, to provide the performance and capacity needed to implement a VDI environment for hundreds of government employees.

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Venray houses a diverse range of shops, historical and cultural treasures, and industrial enterprises.  Its local government is responsible for administering the established policies and regulations for its 43,000 residents.  Looking to implement a virtualized desktop environment for its 450 full- and part-time employees, Venray needed to find a solution that would complement its existing SAN storage array while eliminating single points of failure and ensuring that user experience in the View desktop wasn't compromised.

With its SAN not properly sized to carry the VDI load and without enough IOPS to allow the placement of full desktops on the system, Venray IT management sought out a software-defined solution that would satisfy the requirements necessary to implement a virtualized environment.  After considering several possible options, it was determined that Maxta's highly resilient, scalable distributed VM Storage platform was the best fit.

"The budget was very limited and another solution was not available so we began a search for software-defined storage offerings," said Edwin Griesheimer, IT advisor for the city government of Venray.  "Maxta looked interesting.  The features Maxta offered fit perfectly compared to other software-based storage.  Its storage redundancy over multiple nodes was a very compelling feature.  And unlike complex disk solutions, Maxta was easy to use.  There's no need for expensive storage courses; Maxta can be learned within an hour!"

Maxta Storage delivers flash performance and hard disk capacity for VDI environments. Maxta leverages flash for both read and write-back caching delivering the performance required during boot storms or login storms. By converging applications, server virtualization, and storage on standard servers, Maxta Storage eliminates the need for storage arrays and storage management minimizing the cost of VDI deployments. Additionally, capacity optimization features such as thin provisioning, in-line compression and de-duplication delivers capacity efficiency further reducing the cost per desktop. Unlimited number of capacity, time and performance efficient snapshots and zero-copy clones provide the ability to create thousands of virtual desktops. The snapshots and clones are VM-centric eliminating the need for managing storage constructs such as LUNs and volumes thus dramatically simplifying management. Maxta Storage delivers the performance and enterprise-class capabilities without sacrificing end-user experience.

"We are pleased that Venray selected Maxta MxSP to avoid a costly expansion of its SAN storage array that was necessitated by the implementation of a virtualized desktop environment," said Yoram Novick, Maxta founder, president and CEO. "We were able to provide Venray with the redundancy they needed, enterprise-class functionality they could not find in other software-defined storage offerings, and improved cost and management simplicity over existing enterprise storage solutions."

About Maxta
Maxta is redefining enterprise storage by delivering a storage platform that is simple, agile and cost efficient for virtualized environments as well as supporting a wide spectrum of enterprise-class data services and capacity optimization capabilities.

CONTACT AGENCY:
Judy Smith
JPR Communications
818-798-1475
judys@jprcom.com

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Maxta Inc.

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Counterfeit Mobile Phones a US$6 Billion a Year Drain on Global Economy

BRUSSELS, February 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Black-market sales of counterfeit and substandard cellphones are a US$6 billion a year
problem, a new in-depth report into the global counterfeit phone problem has found. The
MMF's report is the most comprehensive analysis of counterfeit and substandard cell phones
in the world to date and involves months of analysis by the world's major cellphone
brands.

    "Research estimates sales of around 148 million counterfeit or substandard cellphones
in 2013 through visible retail sites, with many more expected via unofficial retail
outlets, online auction websites and local black markets," Mobile Manufacturers Forum
(MMF) Secretary General Michael Milligan said.

    In India alone counterfeits make up more than 20% of the cellphone market, causing
US$1.5 billion annually in lost sales, $85 million direct tax losses and $460 million
indirect tax losses.

    "Counterfeit phones are made with cheap sub-standard materials and have been shown to
contain dangerous levels of metals and chemicals like Lead," Mr. Milligan said.

    People often unknowingly purchase fake cellphone products on the internet when trying
to find a cheaper price. The website http://www.spotafakephone.com helps identify and
avoid potentially dangerous fake cellphones, batteries and chargers.

    Some of the tell tail signs of fake cellphones are:

       
        - IMEI Number. Genuine cellphones have unique serial numbers to register to
          a carrier network. Counterfeits often have duplicated or invalid IMEI numbers.
        - Price. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
        - Poor quality. Look for inaccurate printing, misspelled words, crooked label
          placement, signs of defective workmanship...

    For more details:

    Counterfeit/Substandard Mobile Phones - A Resource Guide for Governments
http://www.mmfai.org/public/index.cfm?lang=eng

       
        Contact:

        Michael Milligan, Secretary General, MMF
        +852-6204-6219
        michael.milligan@mmfai.org, http://www.mmfai.org

Mobile Manufacturers Forum

Epson and PrintFleet Partner to Enable Manage Print Services (MPS) Solutions on Epson Business Printers

LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, a leading provider of exceptionally performing business solutions, has partnered with PrintFleet(®) to optimize the data collection process for Epson business printers. PrintFleet software is now able to accurately and rapidly collect, analyze and deliver data from Epson's extensive line of business printing products to streamline Managed Print Services (MPS) deployments. The Epson and PrintFleet collaboration makes it optimal for IT network professionals and dealers working in managed business environments to remotely monitor and manage productivity, performance and costs of their printing and imaging environments.

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"Through this joint effort, resellers and distributors can enhance their customer offerings, enabling ease-of-management and the ability to provide more intelligent data collection and analytics of their print environment," said Alfredo Soto, group manager, New Printing Solutions, Epson America, Inc. "PrintFleet's comprehensive and scalable data collection technology enables our reseller partners to deliver new levels of service, ultimately helping increase printing reliability and cost savings."

Epson and PrintFleet's new partnership enables both companies to offer PrintFleet's robust software and Epson's award-winning line of imaging devices to their respective distribution partners. Epson's innovative portfolio of business-class printers, available through the Epson ImageWay(SM) Partner Program, offers high-performance color printing solutions for small-to medium-size enterprise businesses.

Designed to maximize productivity, these Epson networked printers are ideal for workgroups that value cost-efficient and professional-quality color printing, and offer support for PrintFleet's suite of products.  PrintFleet software remotely monitors all of the printing, imaging and copying devices in office environments in real-time, allowing MPS providers to respond immediately to any changes.

"As a marketplace leader, Epson has always delivered high quality, cost-effective business imaging solutions," said David Morrow, Chief Commercial Officer, PrintFleet.  "The difference now is that both companies' engineering teams are working together to ensure that PrintFleet's software collects accurate and comprehensive Epson device data. We are confident this enhanced collaboration will benefit the reseller community with reduced costs, improved service levels and more effective MPS deployments."

For more information about Epson's ImageWay Program, visit http://imageway.goepson.com or contact an Epson sales representative at 800-947-8247.

About PrintFleet

PrintFleet's industry-leading family of print management solutions range from simple rapid assessment to advanced, managed services offering unparalleled agnostic data collection, data integrity and back-end support. Available in multiple languages, PrintFleet solutions empower OEMs, dealers and distributors in over 100 countries to sustain rich customer relationships through creating exceptional value for their clients. Additional information about PrintFleet can be found at printfleet.com. Twitter:@PrintFleet

About Epson

Epson is a global innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and printing systems, 3LCD projectors and industrial robots to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.

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

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