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Vibration is the ultimate natural interface

vzillion develops the language of vibration

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- vzillion announced today 'kampana,' the company's vibrational user interface.

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"This is the code we needed to crack in order to be better," said antonio collier, founder of vzillion.  "The language of vibration unlocked the code for us. Apple popularized graphical user interfaces (GUI), and multi-touch interfaces and revolutions in computing followed each. For us, vibrational user interfaces (VUI) are a quantum leap beyond and the spark to ignite another such a revolution."

The company believes that by harnessing the power of vibrations, they can create better ways of merging humanity, science and technology. They feel that the language of vibration is one that computers can 'naturally' understand. A recent report shows scientists have confirmed that the protein molecules present in every biological organism vibrate constantly.

"The importance of having a 'universal' language can not be missed here. Everyone has been searching for this holy-grail. We simplified the search," added collier. "When you base an interface on a fundamental natural law such as the vibrational nature of matter (i.e., everything vibrates), mysteries are solved. VUIs create relationships, they leave subtle data, and are powered by subtle energies. We see vibration as the new electricity."

vzillion's strategy is to provide users with an organic innate environment that facilitates intimacy, security, and privacy. The company plans to implement hardware and software to harness the power of this vibratory environment.

"Railroads gave us freedom, electricity gave us freedom, automobiles gave us freedom. Our goal is to deliver those same types of freedoms," collier said. "'Seeing' vibration as electricity, as a utility opens up a tremendous amount of potential. There's something else, harnessing these vibrations also has the potential to transform not only what 'data' is but how it is stored. VUIs are natural, they can allow us to recognize pattern fluctuations better than we do today."

The risk of catastrophic data breaches such as that experienced by Target and other retailers could be significantly reduced and potentially even be eliminated the company believes. As vzillion prepares to come to life in March, it is focusing its attention on the over 70 million consumers affected by the recent well-publicized breach and on the estimated costs of over $14 billion dollars it has caused.

"The consumer experience has been dehumanized, mainly because of the interface. There is no intimacy for the consumer. There is no innate relationship to the credit card or their personal information stored on a big data server somewhere. Interfaces are relationships to vzillion. Build the most intimate interface, monitor the relationship, and the potential for protecting that relationship is significantly increased. This is a breakthrough moment with the power to transform an entire industry," said collier.

about vzillion
vzillion, Inc. (vzil) is a subtle energy company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that is pioneering, developing and building products and services in the subtle energy industry. 

for additional updates & information: twitter@vzillion or http://www.vzillion.com

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GoPro Helps Superstars and Rising Stars Capture and Share Epic Music Moments

Debuts HERO3+® Black Edition Bundled with Mounts Made for Music

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, maker of the world's most versatile camera and enabler of some of today's most engaging user-generated content, announces the release of HERO3+® Black Edition/Music, a musician-focused version of it's best selling HERO3+Black Edition camera. HERO3+Black Edition/Music includes everything needed to capture professional quality photos and video of any music moment, from practice to performance. Debuting at The NAMM Show (Hall D #2484), HERO3+ Black Edition/Music makes it easy for musicians and DJs to mount the camera to instruments, turntables, mic stands and other stage equipment to capture immersive GoPro-style footage and unique points of view. Artists can also use the GoPro App on a mobile device to control the camera if it's mounted out of reach, while GoPro's free editing software, GoPro Studio, makes it easy to edit professional looking videos for self-promotion on YouTube(TM), Facebook(®), Instagram(TM) and other platforms.

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"This is a natural step for us, as music has been a huge part of GoPro for years," said GoPro CEO and Founder, Nick Woodman. "From the inspiring soundtracks we feature in our videos to the immersive performances we've seen captured with our cameras, music is a big part of our inspiration here at GoPro and we're fired up to help musicians of all levels capture and share their passion with the world."

HERO3+ Black Edition/Music (MSRP $399.99) will be available this spring at retailers worldwide, including Guitar Center, Sam Ash and Sweetwater in the U.S. and Long & McQuade in Canada.

Instead of the waterhousing that is traditionally bundled with all GoPro cameras, the HERO3+ Black Edition/Music comes with The Frame, GoPro's sleekest, lowest-profile camera mounting solution and the smallest, lightest way to mount a HERO3+ camera when waterproof protection isn't required. The Frame provides easy access to all ports and full exposure to the camera's microphone, delivering a superior audio recording performance.  Along with The Frame, other new accessories packaged in HERO3+ Black Edition/Music include:

    --  Removable Instrument Mount: An easy-to-remove, non-damaging adhesive
        mount that makes it easy to mount the camera to guitars, drums,
        turntables, keyboards and other instruments.

    --  Mic Stand Mount: Convenient mount for attaching the camera to a mic
        stand. Compatible with standard U.S.  5/8"-27 mic stands. Includes an
        adapter for European 3/8"-16 mic stands.
    --  Jaws: Flex Clamp: Opposable flex clamp that simplifies mounting the
        camera to cymbal stands, drum hardware, turntables and more. The
        opposable and removable neck delivers a wide range of camera-angle
        adjustability, and can be attached to the other included mounts for
        increased versatility.
The HERO3+ Black Edition/Music captures professional production quality photos and video in the challenging low light environments that musicians and DJs are accustomed to. Artists can now self-capture stunning video up to 2.7K and stills up to 12MP wherever they may be performing. The HERO3+ camera's ultra wide-angle, low-distortion lens captures expansive images ideal for music performances, and built-in Wi-Fi enables artists to control their camera via the GoPro App running on their mobile device or using GoPro's Wi-Fi Remote (sold separately). The HERO3+ Black Edition/Music was also engineered to last as long as the jam, recording up to 2 hours of video footage at 1080p at 30 frames per second. The camera also records impressive audio with a built-in microphone and features an external mic input and a 3.5mm mic adapter, allowing for the use of external microphones.

Key Camera Specs

    --  Professional 4Kp15, 2.7Kp30, 1440p48, 1080p60, 960p100, 720p120 fps
        video
    --  12MP photos at up to 30 frames per second
    --  SuperView video mode
    --  Auto Low Light mode
    --  Built-in Wi-Fi
    --  Wi-Fi Remote + GoPro App compatible
    --  Ultra wide angle glass lens
HERO3+ Black Edition/Music Bundled Accessories

    --  HERO3+ Black Edition Camera
    --  Higher Capacity Li-ion Battery
    --  The Frame
    --  Jaws: Flex Clamp
    --  2 Removable Instrument Mounts
    --  Mic Stand Mount
    --  Protective Lens
    --  3.5mm Mic Adapter
    --  Quick Release Buckle
    --  Vertical Quick Release Buckle
    --  3-Way Pivot Arm
    --  USB Cable
While GoPro is debuting the HERO3+ Black Edition/Music camera and associated mounts at NAMM, artists and fans have been using GoPro cameras to capture  and share their passion for music for years. Some examples include:

    --  Concert Performances
        --  Jane's Addiction
        --  Mayer Hawthorne
        --  Eagles of Death Metal
    --  Music Videos
        --  Raging Fyah
        --  Dublin Band
    --  Unique POVs
        --  Artist Performances
            --  Carter Beauford, Dave Matthews Band
            --  David Finlayson's Trombone Silliness
            --  Bootsy Collins
        --  Fan & Festival
            --  Coachellavated: From 7 Feet High
            --  Flaming Lips
For more information about the GoPro HERO3+ Black Edition/Music, visit the company at The NAMM Show, Hall D, Booth #2484. For more information on GoPro, the HERO3+ and more than 50 mounts and accessories, visit GoPro.com.

About GoPro
GoPro makes the world's best selling and most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. GoPro's HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro's products are sold in more than 35,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via GoPro.com.

GOPRO® and HERO® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Woodman Labs, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company, product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their rightful owners.

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Whirlpool Corporation Partners with Honeywell, Announces Use of Next Generation Solstice® Liquid Blowing Agent in U.S. Refrigerators

Blowing Agent Technology with Low Global Warming Potential Provides Superior Insulation

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced it has implemented the use of Honeywell's Solstice® Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA), into its environmentally responsible and energy efficient insulation used in U.S.-made refrigerators and freezers. The global warming potential (GWP) of the new foam blowing agent is 99.9%(i) lower than 245fa the most common foam blowing agent widely used within the U.S. industry, resulting in a more environmentally-responsible household refrigerator. The conversion of all U.S. manufacturing centers is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2014 and the impact to the global warming effect will be the equivalent of removing more than 400,000 cars from the road(ii).

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"Whirlpool Corporation and Honeywell believe we have responsibility to be as proactive as we can to preserve our environment, and meet the demands of our consumers," said Joseph Liotine, president of Whirlpool U.S. operations. "By introducing this new insulation to our refrigerators, we've taken steps to reduce global warming potential, the most significant contributor to environmental impact for refrigerators without compromising quality or the energy efficiency of our appliances."

This is the first use of the innovative blowing agents in home appliances. Through the partnership Whirlpool Corporation is the world's first home appliance manufacturer to begin implementing Honeywell's new Solstice® blowing agent in its foam insulation. The company has already voluntarily begun phasing out its use of hydroflurocarbons (HFCs) in its U.S. refrigerators and freezers utilizing the co-developed foam that provides more energy efficiency than commonly used hydrocarbons and the lowest global warming potential in its class.

"Whirlpool is a world-class company that is leading the way with highly efficient, environmentally friendlier products, and that is reflected in their choice of Honeywell Solstice® Liquid Blowing Agent for their new line of refrigerators," said Andreas Kramvis, president and chief executive officer of Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies. "We are pleased to see Whirlpool at the vanguard of the global effort to combat climate change while retaining the high performance that consumers have come to expect from their products."

Next Generation Technology for Near Zero GWP Impact

Blowing agents such as Honeywell's Solstice LBA allow foam insulation to expand and provide the majority of the foam's insulating properties. Honeywell's Solstice® LBA has a GWP of 1, the same as carbon dioxide, and is non-ozone-depleting. The foam blowing agent has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is listed under the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP). Most recently, Solstice® LBA was a key component in the roofing system applied to more than 500,000 square feet of roof at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to Solstice LBA, Honeywell's family of Solstice-branded products includes stationary and mobile refrigerants, gaseous blowing agents, propellants, and solvents that help customers lower their carbon footprint without sacrificing end-product performance.

[*Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Census Bureau]

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2012, 68,000 employees, and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag,KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world.  Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

(i) Based on comparisons of previously used blowing agents, Hydroflurocarbon (HFC) 245fa with Global Warming Potential of 1020 and Honeywell Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent, a Hydrofluoro-Olefin 1233zd(e) with Global Warming Potential of 1.

(ii) Based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Equivalency Calendar and company calculations of a total CO2 reduction. http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html

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GibbsCAM Automation with SOLIDWORKS Models Featured at SOLIDWORKS World 2014

MOORPARK, California, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Cimatron Limited [http://www.cimatron.com ] (NASDAQ: CIMT), a leading provider of
integrated CAD/CAM software solutions for the toolmaking and manufacturing industries,
announced today that its GibbsCAM [http://www.gibbscam.com ](R) software will be
demonstrated at the Dassault Systemes' SOLIDWORKS World 2014 Conference. Cimatron's
subsidiary, Gibbs and Associates, has also been selected to give a presentation called
"Productivity and Efficiency in Machining SOLIDWORKS Features," using GibbsCAM, a
SOLIDWORKS(R) certified CAM product that provides seamless integration with SOLIDWORKS.
The brief presentation will be delivered by Steve Aughinbaugh, GibbsCAM applications
engineer, from 6:30PM-6:45PM, Monday, January 27, 2014. Mr. Aughinbaugh will highlight
GibbsCAM's optimal integration between SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM, focusing on the greatest
simplification of 3D solids machining available for SOLIDWORKS. He will demonstrate how
GibbsCAM uses Knowledge Based Machining to automatically read SOLIDWORKS part features and
machine them with a single mouse click. In addition to the presentation, GibbsCAM
demonstrations will be available in Booth 629 of the Partner Pavilion. The conference is
being held from January 26-29, 2014, at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego,
California.

    Mr. Aughinbaugh's presentation will be centered on GibbsCAM's Feature Manager, which
reads and preserves features from SOLIDWORKS files, and enables the NC programmer to read
features from the SOLIDWORKS Feature Tree, such as extrusions, patterns, and revolved
features, then easily identify and select areas for machining and apply machining
processes required to make the part. Perhaps of greatest benefit to users is GibbsCAM's
unique ability to handle the inevitable engineering change order that requires modifying a
part. When an updated part file is transferred into GibbsCAM, it automatically identifies
changed features and updates all machining processes with one or two clicks of the mouse.
The result is faster programming and more accurate parts produced more quickly. GibbsCAM's
unique user interface, which is easy to learn, provides SOLIDWORKS users additional
productivity with the speed its ease of use enables for every job.

    For the demonstration, Mr. Aughinbaugh will open a SOLIDWORKS part with pockets and
other features, load the part into GibbsCAM and machine it, demonstrating the ease, speed
and efficiency of reading and programming features from the Feature Tree. To demonstrate
how GibbsCAM saves valuable time with an updated part, he will show how GibbsCAM reads the
revised part, automatically recognizes changes, updates the machining processes and
generates a new NC program. Attendees will immediately recognize the value of this dynamic
integration between SOLIDWORKS and GibbsCAM in family-of-parts programming and in
providing quick response to engineering change orders.

    Other great time savers for SOLIDWORKS users are GibbsCAM's Automatic Feature
Recognition (AFR) and its Hole Manager, which integrates with the SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard
to automatically read, recognize, and machine holes. Hole Manager reads all attributes
applied to holes created by the SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard, and automatically generates tool
lists and processes right down to the finished operations. GibbsCAM also preserves colors
applied to SOLIDWORKS models. Since colors applied in the design process often convey
information about manufacturing processes, preserving these colors improves communication
between design and manufacturing, reducing errors and speeding up programming time. In
combination with Feature Manager's reading of solid features from the Feature Tree,
GibbsCAM AFR and Hole Manager greatly simplify solids machining and provide huge time
savings for the SOLIDWORKS user.

    The combination of GibbsCAM 2014 and SOLIDWORKS 2014 provides a complete CAD/CAM
solution for most manufacturing environments. Whether parts have simple geometry needing
only 2.5-axis milling or 2-axis turning, or complex geometry requiring use of 5-axis
machining, MTM or Swiss-style turning centers, the SOLIDWORKS-GibbsCAM combination
accommodates and optimizes the machining process. GibbsCAM verifies the toolpaths with
gouge detection and interference checking, then dynamically and visually simulates them on
virtual machine tools, and accurately post-processes them to generate optimal NC programs.
GibbsCAM features help users eliminate scrap, reduce cycle times, and maximize efficiency,
safety and profits.

    About Gibbs and Associates and GibbsCAM

    For over thirty years, Gibbs and Associates has been a leader in providing cutting
edge CAD/CAM technology, while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity.
Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful is the guiding philosophy at Gibbs. Gibbs believes in
empowering the NC programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer, not eliminating them.
Gibbs' goal is to introduce manufacturers to new technologies and new ways of working that
makes their machining easier and their businesses more profitable. To achieve this goal,
Gibbs creates tools that are naturally intuitive, graphically interactive, extremely
visual, associative, and just plain enjoyable to use. Gibbs provides a total quality
solution with the service and support that successful customers require.

    The current GibbsCAM product line supports 2- through 5-axis milling, turning,
mill/turning, multi-task simultaneous machining and wire-EDM. GibbsCAM also provides fully
integrated manufacturing modeling capabilities that include 2D, 2.5D, 3D wireframe,
surface, and solid modeling. GibbsCAM is Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and
Certified for Windows Vista. GibbsCAM's data exchange capabilities are able to access the
broadest range of native and industry standard CAD data formats. GibbsCAM is certified
under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Program, is a Siemens Solution Partner Program-PLM
for Solid Edge product, and is a SOLIDWORKS Certified CAM Product. GibbsCAM is either
offered or endorsed by a number of leading worldwide control and machine tool
manufacturers, including GE Fanuc, Infimatic, Siemens, Doosan Infracore, DMG MORI, Haas,
Index, MAG, Mazak, Mitsubishi, Okuma and Tornos. Gibbs and Associates distributes its
products worldwide through a network of international Resellers.

    In January 2008, Gibbs and Associates merged with Cimatron Ltd., and is now operating
as a wholly owned subsidiary. For more information about Gibbs and Associates and its CAM
software packages, visit http://www.GibbsCAM.com or call 1-800-654-9399 (outside of
North America, call +1-805-523-0004).

    About Cimatron

    With over 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide,
Cimatron Ltd., or 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, enable collaboration with outside vendors, 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 ], electrode
design [http://www.cimatron.com/Main/general.aspx?FolderIDE15&lang=EN ], 2.5 to 5 axes
milling [http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/gibbscam-modules ], wire EDM
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/gibbscam-modules/wire-edm ], turn
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/gibbscam-modules/production-turning ], mill-turn
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/gibbscam-modules/production-milling ], rotary milling
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/gibbscam-modules ], multi-task machining
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/gibbscam-modules/mtm ], and tombstone machining
[http://www.gibbscam.com/solutions/gibbscam-modules ]. 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 traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CIMT. For more
information, visit http://www.cimatron.com.

    The Gibbs logo, GibbsCAM, GibbsCAM logo, Virtual Gibbs, and "Powerfully Simple. Simply
Powerful." are either trademark(s) or registered trademark(s) of Gibbs and Associates in
the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other brand or product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    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 the company'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
Gibbs and Associates or 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 its filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The company cannot assess the impact of or the extent to which any
single factor or risk, or combination of them, may cause. Gibbs and Associates and
Cimatron undertake 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

        Yvonne Anderson
        MarCom Manager
        Gibbs and Associates
        +1(805)523-0004
        YvonneA@GibbsCAM.com

        Investor Relations contact:
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Cimatron Ltd

Virtium Expands TuffDrive® Embedded SSD Portfolio with SLC-Based 10-pin eUSB Modules and eUSB Keys

Comprehensive Expansion Offers Industry's Highest Capacity 10-pin eUSB and the Performance, Longevity Required by Intelligent Embedded Systems

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtium, a leading provider of embedded SSD and industrial memory modules, today announced a comprehensive expansion of its TuffDrive® eUSB embedded solid state drive (SSD) product portfolio.  Virtium's expanded line of TuffDrive SSD products includes the industry's highest capacity SLC-based 10-pin eUSB module at 32 gigabytes (GB), and high-performance, fully locked bill-of-material (BOM) eUSB keys. Designed for the faster performance, higher capacity and increased product longevity required by today's intelligent embedded systems, Virtium TuffDrive eUSB products are optimal storage solutions for primary and boot storage in networking, server, embedded, industrial and transportation applications.

"Our embedded customers are able to leverage the advantages of the industry's fastest 10-pin eUSB modules and eUSB keys that align with the increased performance and reliability requirements of next-generation intelligent systems," said Gary Drossel, vice president of product strategy at Virtium.   

Virtium's expanded line of SLC-based TuffDrive 10-pin eUSB modules and eUSB keys are available now.  Virtium TuffDrive 10-pin eUSB modules are offered in standard and low profile configurations and come in 8, 16 and 32GB capacities with sustained read/write speeds of 37 MB/s and 35 MB/s respectively.  Virtium offers its TuffDrive eUSB keys in 8, 16 and 32GB capacities with sustained read/write speeds of 160 MB/s and 125 MB/s respectively.  In addition, Virtium provides an optional write protect switch for its eUSB keys.  For detailed product information and specifications, please go to:  http://www.virtium.com/eUSB

About Virtium
Virtium is a solutions-driven provider of embedded SSD and industrial memory products OEMs trust for their networking, communications, industrial, in-flight entertainment, transportation, gaming and mobile monitoring system applications. Virtium excels at both first-to-market solutions and unsurpassed continuity of support for legacy products that meet the performance, workload and product deployment requirements of its customers. 

Virtium is known as a storage and memory technology innovator.  The company is a driving force in the continuous advancement of embedded SSDs and memory modules that deliver the capacity, form factor, extended temperature, ruggedization and configuration improvements that help OEMs compete successfully.

For more information on Virtium and its other memory and storage products, please visit http://www.virtium.com.

SOURCE  Virtium

Virtium

CONTACT: Annette Keller, Keller Communication, (949) 836-1074, annettekeller@sbcglobal.net

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

Westone Debuts ES60, The Newest In-Ear Monitor In The Elite Series Product Line For Professional Musicians At NAMM 2014

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. and ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NAMM -- Westone, the leader in high performance audio and in-ear monitoring technology, will unveil the much-anticipated Elite Series ES60 for the first time at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants trade show.) The ES60 is the newest in-ear monitor in the Elite Series of high performance earphones designed by musicians specifically for music professionals and audiophiles. The ES60 features Westone's legendary custom True-Fit technology, providing the musician with earpieces that are cast, sculpted and polished by hand from actual impressions of the individual's ears. This precise customization provides the world's most accurate and comfortable fit and acoustic seal possible for the musician, resulting in the best audio performance of any in-ear monitor on the market.

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The ES60 is handcrafted with six balanced armature drivers in each earphone and a multistage crossover design that yields unrivaled sonic purity. Westone's Dual Bore technology allows for the IEM's high and low frequency sound components to be channeled through separate passages in the sound port and sum within the user's ear canal instead of the earpiece. This approach results in a more convincing and transparent transition between frequency ranges.

Other notable features of the ES60 custom in-ear monitor include a two material approach to the monitor design consisting of a flex canal, a body temperature-reactive, semisoft earpiece canal additive that offers the user increased comfort and acoustic seal for incredible noise isolation. The cold-pour acrylic earpiece housing provides increased durability and enclosure stability.  The ES60 is the ultimate custom in-ear monitor, exceeding even W60, the Westone audiophile earphone that shares many of the same internal components and was named Digital Trends' CES 2014 "Best in Show" headphone winner.

Unique custom ES60 options range from real abalone shell to sleek carbon fiber faceplates.  Additional materials for the ES60 in-ear monitor faceplates include exotic woods, laser engraving and additional carbon fiber selections. The Elite Series faceplates can be customized with thousands of new colors, materials and design combinations through Westone's online Customizer.

Each Elite Series in-ear monitor is supplied with Westone's robust EPIC cable constructed of bifurcated, high-flex, ultra-low resistance tinsel wire, reinforced with a special aramid fiber. The new EPIC cable is removable and attached to the IEM by a single connector allowing for use with other premium cables from Westone. Additional cables include Apple MFI control and Android control cables.

Westone combines 55 years of experience with in-ear applications that yield a low-profile, lightweight, universal earpiece which delivers maximum comfort and in-ear coupling for dynamic music monitoring. Each ES60 is meticulously custom-built by a staff of dedicated artisans and lab technicians who ensure that every set of custom in-ear monitors exemplify the best in sound and fit available on the market today.

Westone ES60 In-Ear Monitor Features:

    --  Designed with six individual balanced armature drivers and multistage
        crossover designs
    --  Dual driver for the tweeters, mid-ranges and bass for a powerful yet
        balanced sound that offers great detail and high energy output
    --  Flex canal and cold-pour acrylic earpiece for durability and enclosure
        stability
    --  EPIC replaceable cable with Up & Over(TM) cable routing helps prevent
        microphonics and keeps the earphone securely in place.
    --  Executive monitor vault - weather resistant travel case
"The ES60 is the ultimate in-ear monitor for the serious musician," said John F. Lowrey, Vice President, Audio Group at Westone. "Westone Audio created the first in-ear monitors for Rush and Def Leppard, and we're honored and humbled to work with the talented artists who today use our products and trust us for providing top-rated monitors. The ES60 was created and designed by musicians for musicians, and we are elated to be part of the on-stage presentation of music, the one art form that's universally appreciated."

The ES60 is available with a base MSRP of $1299.99 (price varies based on custom materials and configurations selected) through authorized dealers and e-retailers.

A portion of sales of the ES60 will be donated to Hearing Health Foundation as part of Westone's ongoing support of music, hearing protection and research.

About Westone

Founded in 1959 and celebrating 55 years of audio excellence in 2014, Westone is the world's premier manufacturer of high performance in-ear musician's monitors, earphones and innovative speaker technology. After five decades of in-ear and acoustic innovation, Westone has developed a sizable portfolio of exclusive technologies, which incorporate only the most premium materials and optimal processes into all its products. Westone continues to pioneer new innovation into the world of audio and hearing. Their in-ear earphone product lines are actively endorsed by musicians and have won acclaim in countless reviews among audiophiles and artists worldwide. Westone is also committed to the prevention and cure of hearing loss and will donate a portion of every audio product sold through 2014 to the Hearing Health Foundation (http://www.hhf.org). Find out why Westone is Pure Music. For more information, please visit http://www.westoneaudio.com or call 800-525-5071.

About Hearing Health Foundation

Hearing Health Foundation is the largest private funder of hearing research, with a mission to prevent and cure hearing loss through groundbreaking research. Since 1958 Hearing Health Foundation has given away millions of dollars to hearing and balance research, including work that led to cochlear implant technology and now through the Hearing Restoration Project is working on a cure for hearing loss. Hearing Health Foundation also publishes Hearing Health magazine, a free consumer resource on hearing loss and related technology, research, and products. For more information, please visit Hearing Health Foundation at http://www.hhf.org or call 212-257-6140.

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CONTACT: Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., 310-951-3768,  jim.noyd@noydcom.com, for Westone; or John Lowrey, Westone Laboratories, Inc., 1-719-540-9333,  johnl@westone.com

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

New Touch Screen Controller Provides Full Monitoring Of Dust Collection Equipment

JONESBORO, Ark., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Touch Screen Controller from Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) provides full monitoring and control of all functions of an industrial dust collector and associated equipment.  The easy-to-use controller is equipped with a touch screen interface that allows ready access to all of its functions.  It is designed for use with Farr Gold Series® dust collectors, or other types of collectors if integrated with a motor starter or variable frequency drive (VFD) package.

A built-in differential pressure sensor monitors the primary filter pressure drop. Four analog inputs can be used to monitor the secondary filter as well as other devices such as leak detectors, flow meters and compressed air pressure monitors. Six digital inputs are also included to monitor hopper level, smoke detection, remote cleaning and other functions. 

Four relay outputs are provided to signal faults from any of the digital or analog inputs or from internal device faults. The 4-20 milliamp output will remotely monitor air flow or pass through any analog input to a remote location. The controller can also monitor fan power consumption, and can provide data logging of system performance with multi-language capability.

To learn more about the Touch Screen Controller, go to http://www.camfilapc.com/touch-screen-controller for product information or http://www.camfilapc.com/videos/touch-screen to view an introductory video.  For general company information, contact Camfil APC at (800) 479-6801 or (870) 933-8048; email filterman@camfil.com, web http://www.camfilapc.com.

SOURCE  Camfil Air Pollution Control

Camfil Air Pollution Control

CONTACT: Ruth Stevens, Stevens Communications, (310) 373-2886, stevenspr@earthlink.net, Sal Campos, Camfil Air Pollution Control, (310) 668-6327, Sal.campos@camfil.com

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

CoinBet® Launches a "Game Changing" Bitcoin Processing Online Casino, SportsBook, & Poker Site

Marks 1st Time since Black Friday that a Fully Licensed & Trusted Provider Offers Real-Money Online Gambling in U.S.!

Split Aces, Play Poker, or Place a Sports Bet with Bitcoin on CoinBet.cc

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A new era of gaming begins as CoinBet(®) launches its new online gambling site and wins the race to become the 1(st) fully licensed gaming operator to bring legal online gambling back for U.S. residents.

CoinBet(®) is an award winning online casino, poker & sports betting site dedicated to offering the safest and most trusted online gaming platform on the planet. Players worldwide will benefit from bigger bonuses, better odds, and access to more betting events, while U.S. based players can benefit from a world class platform (the first of its kind) that can legally accept real money bets from U.S. Players!

CoinBet(®) uniquely enables U.S. gamblers to instantly and safely move U.S. dollars in and out of their accounts using the increasingly popular cryptocurrency bitcoin. Privacy minded gamblers are calling this the ultimate betting account, because of the anonymous registration option, which requires only an email and password!

Offering real money online gambling for U.S. residents is a huge move from CoinBet(®) and has many in legal communities scratching their heads, but since bitcoin isn't officially recognized as currency by the U.S. government, online gambling with Bitcoin is not an illegal event under the Wire Act or Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

CoinBet(®) is excited to become the premier provider in the underserved U.S. gaming market that experienced a mass exodus of gaming operators on April 15, 2011 a day that has since been called "Black Friday" in the industry.

CoinBet.cc is not only the first to bring legal gambling back for U.S. residents, but they are also the first online casino & sportsbook ever to process cash payouts for players within minutes of a wagering result becoming final.

"Effectively, this means that you can place a wager before, or even during a game, and have your cash winnings hit your e-wallet before your team has even left the field!" said CIG Senior Vice President John Bauer.

CoinBet Interactive Gaming, S.A. (CIG), is offering completely safe, trusted, and even anonymous gaming services, and digital funding options to U.S. players that many recognized gaming experts and Bitcoin devotees are calling "game changing" or incredibly disruptive right out of the gate.

"With industry-leading technology, Bitcoin processing for players worldwide, more sports betting options, zero transaction fees, lightning fast deposits and instant payouts, and even anonymous betting, we know consumers will quickly see why CoinBet is the best place to go for real money online casino games, poker games and for the most amazing online sports betting options worldwide." He added, "It's a very exciting time for us. We're literally leading a revolution!"

For addition information please visit: http://www.coinbet.cc.

CONTACT: CIG Senior Vice President John Bauer, 855-600-COIN (2646)

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Image with caption: "CoinBet(R) is not only the first to bring legal online gambling back for U.S. residents, but we are also the first bitcoin processing online SportsBook & Casino EVER to process cash payouts for players within 30 minutes of a wagering result becoming final! With instant BTC deposit, instant BTC cashout, no max wagering, facebook plugin, mobile app, and even a fully anonymous registration option, We clearly offer you and advantages and options that you cant find anywhere else!" Image available at: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140122/MM48830-a

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Net Promoter Score Conference Features Presentation by TriNet's VP of Client Services

SAN LEANDRO, California, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - TriNet leverages feedback from over 8,000 clients through NPS
          implementation
        - Ongoing business improvement benefits TriNet clients

    TriNet [http://www.trinet.com/?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=NPS
], a leading cloud-based provider of HR services
[http://www.trinet.com/solutions/core_services/default.htm?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=NPS ]
, today announced that Patrick Villella, vice president of Client
Services at TriNet, will speak during the 8th annual Net Promoter Score (NPS) Customer
Experience Conference at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. The presentation will take
place on Thursday, January 30, at 2:30 PM ET in the Pompeii Ballroom. Among other topics,
Villella's presentation will highlight the evolution, insights and customer benefits of
TriNet's NPS program.

    Tweet This [http://ctt.ec/UkeSp ]: TriNet VP Villella speaks about implementing
customer feedback at NPS conference on 1/30 at 2:30PM @NetPromoter @Satmetrix
http://bit.ly/1hYAQKj

    TriNet's 'client-first' culture has led the company to become one of the largest and
fastest-growing professional employer organizations (PEO) in the U.S. Net Promoter was
adopted in 2011 to directly gauge client sentiment, leverage customer feedback, drive and
implement business change. Since then, TriNet continuously assesses client sentiment and
adapts rapidly to changes in the marketplace to best serve its over 8,000 clients with
approximately 218,000 worksite employees (WSE's).

    To further enhance the program, TriNet brought on Net Promoter Loyalty Partner, Satrix
Solutions, to help turn feedback into action and prioritize the information gathered from
customer surveys. Today, TriNet leverages feedback from its vast customer base and
continuously assesses real-time client sentiment, enhances its customer loyalty program
and optimizes its processes based on needs and feedback of its clients.

    Supporting Quotes

    Patrick Villella, Vice President Client Services, TriNet

    "At TriNet, client feedback is crucial to understand customer needs and drive the
right business decisions. By deploying NPS processes with the help of Satrix Solutions,
TriNet gained actionable insight from the feedback gathered from our over 8,000 clients.
As a direct result, we optimized processes in our organization to continuously provide our
clients with the highest level of service possible. Both our customer care and adoption of
our processes are ongoing. With NPS, we enable every part of our organization to have a
constant dialog with our clients."

    Evan Klein, Founder and President, Satrix Solutions

    "Using a systematic approach, TriNet has successfully weaved the Net Promoter
discipline into its business. As a result, the executive leadership has gained deep
insight, which has enabled them to drive product and service enhancements to the benefit
of customers. This has helped TriNet strengthen customer relationships, reduce churn and
boost customer lifetime value."

    For more information on TriNet, follow us on Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/TriNet ],
LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/company/9438?trk=tyah ], YouTube
[http://www.youtube.com/TriNetHR ], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TriNetHR ].

    About TriNet

    TriNet is a trusted strategic HR partner [http://www.trinet.com ] to small businesses,
providing critical HR-related services on an outsourced basis. TriNet's solutions help
contain costs, minimize employer-related risks, and relieve administrative burden to keep
an entrepreneur's focus on their core business functions. From employee benefits and
payroll processing to high-level human capital consulting, TriNet's Professional Employer
Organization (PEO) [http://www.trinet.com/solutions ] expertise and best in class systems
relieve clients of many of the day to day administrative burdens that distract them from
building and growing their businesses. TriNet specializes in serving fast-moving companies
in fields such as technology and financial services, who recognize that top-quality
employees are the most critical competitive asset. For more information, please visit
http://www.trinet.com.

    TriNet, Ambitions Realized, and the TriNet logo are registered trademarks of TriNet.
All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks
are the property of their respective owners.

    (R)Net Promoter, Net Promoter Score and NPS are registered trademarks of Bain &
Company, Inc., Satmetrix Systems, Inc., and Fred Reichheld

       
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TriNet

Privatext Empowers Mobile Consumers with the Most Secure, High Performance Messaging Solution on Android Market

App gains momentum among celebrities, businesses as well as consumers

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on popular demand,the fastest growing app for sending secure text and images between mobile consumers Privatext, is now available on Google Play for the Android platform after a successful launch on the Apple App Store for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

Unlike old fashioned SMS texting and text messaging apps, which keep pictures and messages cached on a user's device, no images or texts sent using Privatext could ever be recovered after being deleted.  This finding was confirmed by Decipher Forensics, a leading technology security company, which concluded that all conversations within Privatext are private and unrecoverable.

Popular within the entertainment industry as well as everyday consumers, the interest in Privatext may be indicative of the increased need for privacy given recent scandals and leaks among celebrities, political figures and the NSA.

"Hands down a better way to talk with my thumbs," said Brad Delson of Grammy Award winning rock band Linkin Park.

When asked about Privatext, television personality and "Man vs. Food" host Adam Richman said, "Best app.  I have to say that with the texts etc. my crew and I send each other, I have to thank my Privatext app for keeping me out of trouble! "

"Privatext is for smartphone users who value their privacy and aren't comfortable with every message they ever send being saved permanently.  People may look to lump us in with other trending apps such as Snapchat because one of our many features is expiring picture messaging, but while other apps are catering to kids sharing pictures, Privatext is ushering in a communication revolution.  Privatext isn't for 12 year olds taking selfies.  It's for adults looking for a fast, simple, and exciting way to communicate with their friends, colleagues and family members without strangers having access to their messages.  Having Privatext is a symbol of status.  It means you're important enough to send messages that are worth keeping private. If you've ever set a password on your phone, you should be using Privatext," said Privatext CEO Justin Schwartz.

With its encryption and deletion technology, Privatext is the most secure way to communicate via smartphone both personally and professionally, without having to worry about your conversations being saved permanently. Additional layers of security include PIN refresh and Confirmation Texting to protect you from messaging the wrong person, and the ability to clear messages instantly.   In the event that you send a message to the wrong contact, you can clear the message from the recipient's phone, before they ever get a chance to view it.

Overly simple to use yet sophisticated in engineering, Privatext empowers its users to set the lifespan of their messages so they can't be saved, intercepted or forwarded by deleting them off the sender's and recipient's phones, as well as Privatext's servers, whenever the user chooses.  In Privatext, messages can only be sent between Privatext users, ensuring privacy and preventing messages from reaching unwanted recipients.

Key features, functionalities and benefits of Privatext include:

    --  Unprecedented Control & Management - Users can choose the lifespan of
        their messages, ranging from 30 seconds, to 24 hours.  Users can choose
        to have their message lifespans start counting down either from when
        their messages are sent, or when they're read.
    --  Ability to Clear Messages Sent to Wrong Contact - Users can also clear
        messages at any time within Privatext, regardless of whether or not the
        recipient has read them.
    --  Password Protected Messaging - Gives users additional security if they
        enable this option.
    --  Confirmation Texting- Protection against messaging the wrong person.
    --  No Traceability - Privatext makes screen captures irrelevant by hiding
        contacts' PINs so that only the Privatext user can ever truly know the
        identity of the sender.
    --  Revolutionary Contact Management with PIN Update Option - Users have the
        power to change their PIN at any time, with all of their contacts
        instantly having their newly updated PIN. Having this option gives them
        the security of knowing that in the event a user wishes to sever ties
        with a contact, it can be easily deleted. Once refreshed, the contact
        will not be able to request the user again.
    --  Speed - Privatext is significantly faster than old fashioned texting.
    --  Free Unlimited Text and Picture Messaging - Free unlimited text and
        picture messaging is included with the download of the Privatext app.
    --  Personal Privacy Guarantee - Unlike numerous other apps, Privatext
        guarantees that they will never compile or sell any of your personal
        information.
About Privatext
Privatext (http://www.privatext.co) is a NYC-based provider of innovative and secure messaging solutions for business and consumer markets.  For small and large companies, Privatext offers enterprise solutions that minimize the risks and liabilities created by employees using text messaging for business purposes.  Privatext can be reached at contact@privatext.co

SOURCE  Privatext

Privatext

CONTACT: Leo Tignini, LTPR & Communications, 908-907-6246, leotignini@gmail.com

Web Site: http://www.privatext.co

Philips launches new Healthcare Informatics Solutions and Services Business Group

-- Global business group will act as consulting and solutions partner to hospitals and health systems as they pursue new, more effective, lower cost models of patient care

-- Group to focus on common digital healthcare platform, advanced informatics and big data analytics, and world-class integration and consulting services

ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the formation of Healthcare Informatics Solutions and Services, a new business group within Philips' Healthcare sector that offers hospitals and health systems the customized clinical programs, advanced data analytics and interoperable, cloud-based platforms necessary to implement new models of care.

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Building off a proven track record in improving the health of aging and at-risk populations, Healthcare Informatics Solutions and Services will partner with healthcare providers to improve access, lower cost and enhance quality across the continuum of care, from screening and diagnosis, to treatment and monitoring, and finally after care at home.

"Healthcare systems today are changing the way they operate, how decisions are made and how patients receive care," said Deborah DiSanzo, chief executive officer, Philips Healthcare. "This requires a significant overhaul of complex organizations, as well as the associated actionable data about each patient population they serve. As we continue to expand the tools, analytics, consulting and support, we are paving the way for providers to transition into more integrated, collaborative care."

Healthcare Informatics Solutions and Services will be led by Jeroen Tas, who previously served as the chief information officer of Philips, and will represent the next step in the evolution of Philips, responding to increasing demand by major health systems worldwide. For example, last year Philips signed a 15-year alliance( http://www.newscenter.philips.com/main/standard/news/press/2013/20130627-philips-and-georgia-regents-medical-center-sign-a-15-year-alliance.wpd#.Ut7oFBAo5QI ) with Georgia Regents Medical Center (GRMC), enabling Georgia's renowned public academic health center to transition to a more patient-centered approach to care and an innovative business model that addresses current and future clinical, operational and equipment needs of GRMC's multiple sites.

In addition, Philips Healthcare North America today announced the new set-up of its sales organization to better support the changing healthcare marketplace and customers in this geography. Philips will provide additional focus on Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs) and larger accounts, while continuing to support standalone hospitals and the non-hospital market. A new coordinated account management approach will allow Philips account managers to offer more comprehensive solutions across a broader portfolio.

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 114,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

For more information, please contact:

Rachel Bloom-Baglin

Philips Healthcare

Tel: +1-978-760-9007

E-mail: rachel.bloom-baglin@philips.com( mailto:rachel.bloom-baglin@philips.com )

Steve Klink

Philips Group Communications

Tel: +31-6-10888824

E-mail: steve.klink@philips.com( mailto:steve.klink@philips.com )

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Biometrically Smart Wallet Technology Takes Aim At Target Market With Impending Release

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Tech industry and Biometrics sector set for growth with breakthrough technology
developments: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCQB: NXTD), Blackberry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY), NQ Mobile
Inc. (NYSE: NQ), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and NII Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:NIHD)

    NXT-ID, Inc, (OTCQB:NXTD), a biometrics company focused on the growing m-commerce
market, announces it will be doing a joint project with students at the John F. Welch
College of Business at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT to assist with the
marketing roll out of its next generation smart wallet, the Wocket(TM). The Wocket(TM) is
a new biometrically secure smart wallet designed to replace the traditional wallet and the
number of cards consumers carry. Its dynamically programmable magnetic stripe, NXTCard can
replace more than 100 cards and can include medical records, ID, coupons etc. that are
currently kept in a wallet, with one single secure card. In the initial phase of the
project, students will research the market, the competition, and consumer trends related
to the Wocket. The second part of the project will be primary research (surveys and focus
groups) on the product, its features, possible marketing positioning and pricing and the
final phase will be live on campus testing.

    To read the full press release, please click here:
http://www.fnmprofiles.com/profiles-nxtd.php

    "We are delighted to be announcing this collaboration with the John F. Welch College
of Business," said Mr. Gino Pereira, CEO of NXT-ID, Inc. "It is particularly relevant as
one of our initial target group of customers for the Wocket are college students and
campuses where there is a unique combination of open loop and closed loop payment systems
combined with a particular need for security with access control to buildings." "We are
looking forward to working with Nxt-ID and their innovative technology," said Kwamie
Dunbar, assistant professor of Finance at the John F. Welch College of Business. "This
gives our students the type of real life hands on experience that the College prides
itself on."

    Blackberry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY) a world leader in mobile communications, recently
announced that it intends to divest the majority of its real estate holdings in Canada. In
partnership with CBRE Limited, BlackBerry intends to strategically divest the majority of
its commercial real estate portfolio through a combination of sale-leaseback and vacant
asset sales. The properties to be offered for sale comprise over 3 million square feet of
space.

    NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services, and
Sprint (NYSE:S) have signed a definitive agreement for NQ Mobile to collaborate and
deliver the next generation of Sprint ID, powered by NQ Live(TM), on all new Sprint
Android-powered smartphones in the U.S. market later this year. Unlike a standard
wallpaper or third-party launcher, NQ Live is an engaging mobile desktop that will change
the way consumers use their connected devices.

    Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently announced iBooks(R) Textbooks and iTunes U(R)
Course Manager are expanding into new markets across Asia, Latin America, Europe and
elsewhere around the world. iBooks Textbooks bring Multi-Touch(TM) textbooks with dynamic,
current and interactive content to teachers and students in 51 countries now including
Brazil, Italy and Japan; and iTunes U Course Manager, available in 70 countries now
including Russia, Thailand and Malaysia, allows educators to create and distribute courses
for their own classrooms, or share them publicly, on the iTunes U app. "The incredible
content and tools available for iPad provide teachers with new ways to customize learning
unlike ever before," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and
Services. "We can't wait to see how teachers in even more countries will create their new
lesson plans with interactive textbooks, apps and rich digital content."

    NII Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:NIHD) a provider of differentiated mobile communication
services operating under the Nextel brand in Latin America, recently announced that
PRIP(TM), its advanced Push-to-Talk (PTT) app, is now available on the iPhone in the
United States. Built upon Motorola Mobility's PTT technology, PRIP offers users real-time,
instant, unlimited communication using 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi to other PRIP subscribers and
Nextel users anywhere in the U.S. The app is available for download on the Apple App Store
or Google Play for the low introductory cost of US$1.99, with the first month free. "We
are excited to expand PRIP to iOS, bringing true push-to-talk capabilities to more users
in the U.S.," said Greg Santoro, executive vice president, chief strategy and marketing
officer for NII Holdings. "As our customer demands evolve and new devices enter the
marketplace, it is important we continue to expand our offerings to meet their needs."

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Trolls vs. Vikings (TM) Release Date Revealed!

OSLO, Norway, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

           Megapop announces Trolls vs. Vikings(TM) will arrive on iOS February 26

    Megapop is proud to announce that Trolls vs. Vikings is ready for launch next month!
The game is set to hit the App Store on February 26, 2014 in English, French, Spanish and
German. Android and Browser versions are expected to release during the spring and summer
of 2014.

    With Trolls vs. Vikings, Megapop has delivered a super tight tower defense experience,
with astounding depth of play for a mobile game, all wrapped within a lush and wacky game
world. Although a tribute to a certain Plants game, it has sought to re-innovate the
beloved formula, adding a range of fresh and unique features. This includes more
engagement through movable and active units, a dynamic tiles system, social features, and
epic boss fights with the Nordic gods themselves such as Thor, Odin and Loki.

    Trolls vs. Vikings is for both casual and hardcore players alike with difficulty modes
ranging from Normal to a divinely crushing Hard. As the gamers progress into the Hard
levels, all new tactics and challenges are presented for each round, effectively opening
up an entirely new gameplay approach! The game boasts 30 + hours of gameplay with even
more content to come in future updates, including multiplayer!

    All the developers on Trolls vs Vikings have extensive experience from the games
industry, and Megapop's team has previously co-founded companies like Funcom, Artplant and
Innerloop. The team have thus directed or been leads on a long range of award winning
games over the last 20 years, including Age of Conan, Anarchy Online, Dreamfall - The
Longest Journey, Battlestar Galactica Online and many, many others. The team also consists
of composer Aleksander Dimitrevic, which makes one of his first forays into the games
industry. He has previously composed trailer music for more than 100 Hollywood movies,
including Harry Potter, Narnia, X-men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Wall-E and the Simpsons
movie.

    To learn more about Trolls vs. Vikings:

       
        - Watch the pre-release trailer on YouTube
          [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Jzz2yEw-4 ]
        - Follow Megapop on Twitter [https://twitter.com/megapopgames ] or Facebook
          [https://www.facebook.com/Megapopgames ] for the most up-to-date information
        - Check out the Megapop Website [http://megapopgames.com ]
        - Listen to a tune from the Thor boss fight @ SoundCloud
          [https://soundcloud.com/megapop-games/trolls-vs-vikings-boss-fight ]

    ABOUT MEGAPOP - Founded in 2012 by former Funcom and Artplant developers, Megapop is a
new casual gaming startup headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The company is founded by some of
Europe's most recognized game developers and game business managers. More than 100 years
of combined experience has resulted in a range of significant awards and a number of
international hits. As a company, Megapop has deep passion for games, and their ultimate
goal is to create worthy games, where quality gameplay shines brightest of all! Official
Website [http://www.megapopgames.com ] | Facebook [http://facebook.com/megapopgames ] |
@MegapopGames [http://twitter.com/megapopgames ]

       
        US / English Media Contact
        Erin Fan, TriplePoint
        efan@triplepointpr.com
        +1(415)955-8500

        Spanish Media Contact
        Xavier Marce,
        Xavier@megapopgames.com

        Other Media Contact
        Jorgen Tharaldsen
        jtt@megapopgames.com
        +47-41-33 41-47

Megapop

Jabra Unveils New Headset Purpose-Built for the Next-Generation Contact Center Professional

Jabra's new BIZ 2300 arms modern contact center agents with best-of-breed headset technology

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Call Center Summit --Jabra, a leading manufacturer of innovative audio solutions, today announced the answer to the contact center of tomorrow - the Jabra BIZ(TM) 2300.  Completely rethinking the role of the headset in the contact center, Jabra is launching the Jabra BIZ 2300 as a direct response to address the needs of the evolving contact center landscape.

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Developed with the contact center agent in mind
Today contact centers play an increasingly important role as the customer's first point of contact, and companies are realizing their contact center agents are in essence their brand ambassadors. With agents on the frontline, it is paramount that each call is handled as professionally as possible with crystal-clear sound and minimal to no background noise.

"We believe that contact center agents are key contributors in safeguarding brand perception, and this will only increase in the future," said Holger Reisinger, Jabra Vice President of Marketing, Products and Alliances. "With the Jabra BIZ 2300 we accepted the challenge of developing a superior audio device for these brand ambassadors with best-in-class sound performance, built-to-last durability and exceptional comfort."

With up to 50 percent better noise cancellation and a 20 percent lighter form factor compared to competitors, Kevlar® cords and a virtually unbreakable boom arm for durability, the Jabra BIZ 2300 comes out on top with all key call center headset parameters.

Jabra BIZ 2300 benefits include:

    --  Unprecedented Noise Cancellation Microphone: Best-in-class
        noise-cancellation microphones reduce unwanted background noise and are
        ideal in crowded open office environments.
    --  Agent Comfort:  Lightweight form factor and ergonomic design make the
        BIZ 2300 comfortable for extended wear.
    --  Built Contact-Center Tough: With a 360 degree break-proof boom arm and a
        Kevlar®-reinforced cord, the Jabra BIZ 2300 is built to withstand -the
        long hours of usage by  high-performing contact center agents.
    --  Optimized For Speech Analytics: The Jabra BIZ 2300 maximizes an
        organization's speech analytics investment by ensuring accurate
        recognition of key words and phrases.  An Air Shock microphone designed
        aerodynamically, with small perforations reduces the penetration of air
        shocks to the device increasing speech intelligibility
    --  Mass Deployment: The Jabra BIZ 2300 (USB version) is fully supported by
        Jabra Xpress, the mass deployment tool by Jabra that makes remote
        configuration and deployment simple and intuitive. For more information
        go to http://www.jabra.com/xpress.
"What strikes me most about the new Jabra BIZ 2300 is it offers features typically found only in more expensive, higher-end headsets, such as Kevlar cords and the 360 boom arm," said Sheila McGee-Smith, industry analyst and president, McGee-Smith Analytics.  "Agents wear headsets for many hours a day, and these features add increased comfort and durability."

A collaborative development effort
To ensure that the Jabra BIZ 2300 meets all the demands of the modern contact center, Jabra has developed the headset in close collaboration with customers and strategic alliance partners such as Avaya, a global leader in business communication.

"Today, companies like Avaya need to execute to perfection at all customer touch-points, with a crisp and clear voice," said Linda Hartig, Avaya VP of Global Support Services. "Our Services Desk in Westminster, Colorado has piloted the Jabra BIZ 2300 and it is spot on in terms of delivering that superior sound quality Avaya and our customers expect."

Availability
The Jabra BIZ 2300 is available today and will be sold through Jabra Business Solutions partners.

To experience the product first hand please visit Jabra Booth #23 at the Future Call Center Summit in Orlando, FL January 21 -24.

About Jabra

Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 900 people worldwide and in 2012 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,355 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of hands-free communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.

© 2013 GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. (Design and specifications subject to change without notice)

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CONTACT: Scott Green, Zeno Group for Jabra, 650-714-2730, Scott.Green@zenogroup.com

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

CNIB Library introduces Direct to Player

TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2014 /CNW/ - The CNIB Library has introduced an easier
and faster way to get DAISY audiobooks called Direct to Player. As with all CNIB Library services, Direct to Player is free for all
users. This new way of downloading will allow users to get DAISY
audiobooks directly on their players without having to use a computer
or wait for a CD in the mail.

The Direct to Player service removes the need for users to order books
through the CNIB Library, which means less wait time between book
selection and book arrival. Direct to Player will even add books to a
user's virtual bookshelf for their reading pleasure, based on a number
of preferences such as author and genre. If the user then decides the
new book is not something they're interested in they can simply delete
it and it will be replaced with a different suggestion.

"I remember the transition from cassette tape talking books to DAISY CD
books in 2002 and I thought it was the best technology ever. Now,
Direct to Player is even better," says Gerry Chevalier, a CNIB Library
user from Edmonton. "Instead of waiting for a CD to come in the mail, I
just turn on my player each day and check the bookshelf button to see
what new book or magazine I have received."

A pilot program was completed in 2013 with 100 CNIB Library users from
across Canada of varying ages, both English and French speaking and
with a range of levels of computer skills. The results were positive.

"We are very excited to launch the Direct to Player DAISY audio book
service. DAISY users who have tried it say that it's a very convenient
way to receive books," says Rachel Breau, Partners Program Lead, CNIB
Library. "In addition to improving our service delivery options, the
Direct to Player model has the potential to positively impact the
library's production costs over time."

Any registered CNIB Library user with an internet-enabled DAISY player
can use the Direct to Player service. Later this year an app will be
available to download for people who use iPads, iPods or Smartphones to
access their audiobooks. Users who do not currently own an internet or
Wi-Fi- enabled DAISY player can contact the vendor directly to inquire
about trade-ins. The vendors are Humanware or Aroga; the CNIB store does not offer trade-ins.

Learn more about Direct to Player on the CNIB Library website.

SOURCE  CNIB

CNIB

CONTACT:  Sara Lennox
Specialist, Corporate Communications
CNIB National Office
416-486-2500 ext. 7157
sara.lennox@cnib.ca

Barix Audio Signage Solutions Give Screens a Voice

Multichannel audio streaming solution engages consumers on mobile devices in retail environments

ZURICH, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Barix introduces a unique retail solution that enhances the shopping experience for consumers, and adds value for retailers, through mobile connectivity and synchronized promotional content. 

The unique solution aims to give the screen a voice, engaging consumers at shopping windows and inside stores through visual content and associated audio streams.  A free Barix smartphone app called Barix Audio Point, to be available in traditional App Stores, prompts consumers to scan a QR Code for stream access, which provides relevant and captivating audio content in synchronization with on-screen video.  The combination brings higher awareness to promotions, store branding and other messaging through deeper engagement with shoppers - and addresses the retailer's goal of increasing basket size.

The Barix solution can work with any Digital Signage player to achieve the multi-sensorial approach of synchronized audio and video delivery, with Barix encoding and streaming high-quality audio through access points near each screen.  Those access points enable the Wi-Fi connection that delivers audio to mobile devices in perfect harmony with video playing out on screens.  Multichannel audio capacity additionally supports multiple streams, allowing retailers to provide audio signage content in several languages. 

The complete solution, which Barix will demonstrate at two upcoming trade shows including the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas (February 12-13, Booth 1716), gives users an all-in-one package that is quick to deploy, with ongoing reliability.  The demonstrations are in conjunction with screenFOOD, a dynamic in-store merchandising company whose content management system automates video delivery.

Barix CEO Ronni Guggenheim believes the bring-your-own-device trend in retail makes audio signage a natural step in advancing the customer journey, from redeeming special coupons delivered alongside mobile streams to receiving information about online shopping after stores have closed.

"The act of seeing and listening together raises the grade of perception, and through this solution retailers can give their customers a more complete experience that raises the potential to drive purchases," said Guggenheim.  "Barix excels at moving audio over IP networks with very minimal delay, and our audio signage solutions feature content management systems from screenFOOD and other suppliers to help retailers deliver an enjoyable in-store audio visual experience to consumers."

Please visit Barix at http://www.barix.com for more information.

SOURCE  Barix

Barix

CONTACT: Brian Galante, 207-494-8428, brian@dimensionpronline.com

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

Oracle Cloud Gaining Momentum in India

NEW DELHI, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Announces New Customers, Product Announcements and Expanded Sales Ecosystem at
CloudWorld New Delhi

    - Oracle today hosted its second global event series, CloudWorld in New Delhi, India,
where senior Oracle executives, customers and partners discussed how they are driving
business transformation using the Oracle Cloud
[http://www.oracle.com/us/solutions/cloud/overview/index.html ]. Oracle's strategy and
roadmap for social, modern marketing, Customer Experience (CX) and Human Capital
Management (HCM) on the cloud were shared during the keynote sessions. - Companies in
India, from e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, telecom, IT/ITeS, real estate, food &
beverages, media and other industries, have been using Oracle Cloud for a myriad of
business applications such as talent management, recruiting, modern HR, sales automation,
customer service, modern marketing, product development, as well as modernizing finance
and back-office functions. - According to Forbes
[http://www.oracle.com/us/solutions/cloud/overview/index.html ], two-thirds of Indian CIO's
are expecting the majority of their information technologies to run on the cloud by 2015.
- Airtel Learning, Apollo Hospitals, Jabong.com, Intel, Aditya Birla Management Company,
Maruti Motors, Hero MotoCorp, BigTree Entertainment, Sonata Software, Myntra.com,
Kalpataru, NetApp India, Adobe Systems, Haier, Thomas Cook, Nature's Feast, Sudhir Gensets
are some enterprise organizations in India that have recently embraced Oracle Cloud. -
Addressing the audience through a live webcast, Mark Hurd, President, Oracle Corporation
re-inforced the company's global cloud strategy which is to offer choice and flexibility
to customers with the most comprehensive, modern, and secure portfolio of cloud products
and services. - While customers have been able to experience the benefits of Oracle Cloud,
Oracle PartnerNetwork [http://www.oracle.com/partners/index.html ] members in India have
also joined the Oracle Cloud sales ecosystem. Wipro, Accenture, Cap Gemini, Cognizant, L&T
Infotech, HCL Technologies, CCS, Virtuos, Hexaware, MarketOne, are some partners who will
work with Oracle to remarket and implement Oracle Cloud solutions. More than 80% of
Oracle's business is generated through partners. - Oracle Cloud continues to show strong
adoption the world over, supporting 9 million users and 19 billion transactions each day,
running on 7,000 servers and 200 petabytes of storage in 13 Oracle data centers around the
world. - Oracle CloudWorld New Delhi saw participation from over 1200 delegates and
featured speakers such as:

    o J Satyanarayana, IAS Secretary, DeitY (Department of Electronics and IT), MCIT
(Ministry of Communication and IT), Government of India; o Sangita Reddy, Executive
Director, Operations, Apollo Hospitals Group; o Subramaniam (Mani) Arumugam, Head - Global
HR Shared Services and Head HR - Network Services Group, Bharti Airtel Ltd.; o Praveen
Sinha, Co-founder, Jabong.com; o Vijay Sethi, Vice President IS and HR and Chief
Information Officer, Hero MotoCorp Ltd.; o Venkata Rao, CIO, Godfrey Phillips India Ltd.
- Oracle speakers included Mark Hurd, President, Oracle Corporation over Live video
conference; Reggie Bradford, Senior Vice President, Product Development, Oracle and Former
Founder & CEO of Vitrue; Sandeep Mathur, Managing Director, Oracle India, Rod Johnson,
Group Vice President, Applications & Industry Solution Group, Oracle Corporation, amongst
many others.

    Expanded New Oracle Cloud Solutions
- Furthering customer and partner value, Oracle continues to deliver new innovations at a
high pace across the cloud platform. The company introduced 10 new Oracle Cloud services
[http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/press/2021083 ] for its customers and partners in
India at CloudWorld New Delhi. The new services expand Oracle's comprehensive portfolio of
application, social, platform and infrastructure services. - Oracle also announced the
launch of the unique Oracle Cloud Marketplace
[http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/press/2021085 ]. It is a global marketplace where
partners can publish applications and customers can browse through and discover new
solutions to address their business needs. Featuring more than 100 business applications
developed by Oracle partners, the Oracle Cloud Marketplace enables Oracle Cloud customers
to easily browse, evaluate, and buy trusted business applications. - Continuing its
commitment to offer the industry's broadest and most advanced cloud solutions, Oracle also
announced new additions and enhancements to its portfolio: o New integrations between
Oracle Eloqua and Oracle Social Relationship Management (SRM), as a part of Oracle
Marketing Cloud, to enable modern marketers to manage their digital interactions from a
single platform, helping to reduce complexity and improve marketing effectiveness. o New
enhancements to Oracle CX support sales, marketing, commerce and service organizations, to
enable the delivery of a more interactive, social and mobile experience.

    Supporting Quotes
- "India is an important market for Oracle and the growth of our cloud business here has
been unprecedented," said Sandeep Mathur, Managing Director, Oracle India. "Cloud adoption
has gone mainstream. We are already one of the leading cloud software companies in the
world, and will be investing heavily in building this business in India."

    - "Our vast portfolio of cloud solutions, and the flexibility we offer to customers to
implement them in a private or public or hybrid environment has been a strong testimony
for our growth in this business," said Sunil Jose, Vice President, Applications, Oracle
India. "We are observing large enterprises embrace this new form of computing and we are
excited with the business opportunities here."

    Supporting Resources
- Oracle CloudWorld
- Oracle Cloud [https://cloud.oracle.com/home ]
- Connect with the Oracle Cloud online communities: Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/OracleCloudComputing ], Twitter
[https://twitter.com/OracleCloudZone ], LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Official-Oracle-Cloud-Computing-group-3262238 ] and Oracle
Cloud Blog [https://blogs.oracle.com/cloud ] - Oracle Infographics
[http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/story/index.html ]

    Oracle Cloud Solutions
Oracle provides the industry's broadest and most complete portfolio of public, private and
hybrid cloud offerings. The Oracle Cloud delivers a broad suite of subscription-based,
enterprise-grade Application Services, Platform Services, Infrastructure Services and
Social Services. Oracle also provides a comprehensive portfolio of cloud products and
managed cloud services for IT providers to build and manage clouds.

    About Oracle:

    Oracle engineers hardware and software to work together in the cloud and in your data
center. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit http://www.oracle.com.

    Trademarks
Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may
be trademarks of their respective owners.

    Primary Media Contact: Ritika Kar, ritika@the-practice.net, 91-97-11306380

Oracle

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CORRECTION - Wizie Mobile India Pvt Ltd

GURGAON, India, January 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

In the news release, "Mango Cell Launches Voice and Internet Services for Travelers Going to USA" issued on 20 Jan 2014 12:56 IST, by Wizie Mobile India Pvt Ltd over PR Newswire, we are informed by the company that the release contained erroneous information. The corrected release follows:


    Launching Mango Cell in India - Mobile and Internet Services for Travelers Going to
USA

    Wizie Mobile India Pvt Ltd, a registered service provider for international telecom
services, launches operations in India under the brand name Mango Cell. Initially
providing service in Delhi NCR, Mango Cell has aggressive plans to spread pan India, both
with direct sales as well distribution network.

    Mango Cell has come up with plans starting just Rs. 1299 and offers free incoming
calls while in US and call back to India at just Rs. 6.49/min. They are capable of
providing any state (area code) phone number in US along with smart phones and provide a
lot of freebies. They do offer 3G/4G data connection with nationwide coverage.

    Mango Cell also understands that today's leisure or business travelers have more than
1 Wi-Fi enabled device and hence offer the first of its kind - Mobile Hotspot Device,
which will allow travel suppliers to connect to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices and hence no
longer need to search for free Wi-Fi while in US. They will have Internet in their pocket,
which will be pre-activated and works from the moment they land into US. It is designed to
be a completely turn-key solution which utilizes one of the largest nationwide 3G/4G
network. For large SME's, MICE and Corporate Implementation, the solution can be
completely branded with wholesale pool of minutes or MB's.

    "From India, there are about 3 million passengers traveling to US every year and today
everyone needs a voice or data solution while they are traveling. While for voice we offer
superior network coverage and best plans, we have more faith on our Hotspot Solution. It's
said that by 2020 the data business is going to grow 1000% and as we all know, there are
tons of techies traveling from India to US, and they all struggle to get Internet while in
US. They need to stay in hotels or coffee shops of search for free Wi-Fi for catching up
with work and family. We are bridging the gap by providing them a Hotspot, which they can
turn on the moment they arrive into US and they have data in their pocket," said Moondeep
Aggarwal, President, Wizie Mobile India Pvt Ltd.

    About Mango Cell

    Mango Cell, through its parent company Wizie Mobile India Pvt Ltd, is a global leader
in providing international telecommunication solutions. For more information, you can
logon to http://www.mangocell.com or call +91-124-4309464.

    Primary Media Contact: Vikas Kannan, vikas@mangocell.com, 91-124-4309464

Wizie Mobile India Pvt Ltd

CONTACT: PRN

Bureau Veritas Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korea Testing & Research Institute

HONG KONG, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas is pleased to announce its Electrical and Electronics Product Line and Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) have formed a strategic collaboration to offer a Market Access Solution for the Korea market supporting the electrical and electronics supply chain in China and Taiwan. Witnessed by the senior management of Bureau Veritas and KTR, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony took place in Shenzhen, China in December, 2013.

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KTR is a specially legalised institute under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). It serves as an independent institute dedicated to offer high quality competitive tests, certification and technological consulting services for a wide range of products.

Through this collaboration, Bureau Veritas will perform electrical and electronics testing in accredited testing laboratories in Greater China for KC Certification approvals based upon IECEE CB testing requirements. Manufacturers and trading companies in China and Taiwan will be able to obtain Korean market access for criteria such as MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) and E-Standby more efficiently and conveniently leveraging Bureau Veritas' local accredited laboratories in China and Taiwan.

Tarik Mahammed, Vice President of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Electrical and Electronic Business Line, Asia region said in the ceremony, "We are delighted to announce this strategic collaboration with KTR, our valued Korean partner. This partnership enables us to provide a faster yet cost-effective Korea market access solution for our clients located in China and Taiwan. Our specialized electrical and electronics testing and certification services aid companies in achieving fast compliance with Korean statutory standards and requirements for product safety. With our Market Access solution, clients in Greater China will be able to quickly expand their export business into the Korean market utilizing a local approval service. They can also enjoy greater cost saving associated with faster delivery of samples and turnaround time as well as the option of obtaining multiple certifications for many markets, all delivered under the one roof."

About Bureau Veritas:

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in 1828, the group has over 6,000 employees in 1,330 offices and laboratories located in 140 countries. Bureau Veritas helps its clients to improve their performances by offering innovative services and solutions in order to ensure that their products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environment protection and social responsibility. Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the Next 20 index (Compartment A, code ISIN FR 006174348, stock symbol: BVI). Website: http://www.bureauveritas.com

Bureau Veritas' Consumer Products Services division (BVCPS) is a leading global quality assurance provider for the global consumer product and retail markets. It offers an array of specialized services including testing, inspections, audits and engineering services for a wide range of consumer products. These products include hard goods; toys and juvenile products; soft goods; premiums; electrical and electronic products including wireless and mobile devices; automotive equipment; food products as well as health, beauty, comestics, and household products. Website: http://www.bureauveritas.com/cps

SOURCE Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

Picosun Develops ALD for Graphene-Based Displays and Electronics

ESPOO, Finland, January 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Picosun Oy, a leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer teams up
with several prominent European nanotechnology companies and research institutes to
develop novel, graphene-based solutions for display manufacturing, flexible electronics,
and electronic component industries.

    With its phenomenal physical properties, such as excellent heat and electrical
conductivity and structural strength, graphene has a huge amount of potential future
applications in several branches of industry. It is paving its way especially strongly
into flexible electrical devices, sensors, optoelectronics, and a new generation of
displays, where it can replace conductive films. Graphene is also in the roadmap of
high-performance electronics, where graphene's extreme heat conductivity can be utilized
in developing outstandingly efficient heat sink structures.

    The development work for ALD-processing of graphene is a part of the EU 7th Framework
Program project QUANTIHEAT ("QUANTItative scanning probe microscopy techniques for HEAT
transfer management in nanomaterials and nanodevices"). New ALD equipment and process
development is an integral part of the project, widening Picosun's selection of industrial
ALD solutions. Picosun already offers the world-leading advancements in ALD and PEALD
tools for single wafers and batch processing, and proprietary roll-to-roll technology for
continuous ALD.

    "We are pleased to collaborate with all the frontline companies and R&D organizations
in this strategically important European nanotechnology project. Combined with our
previous experience, the know-how accumulated during the QUANTIHEAT project will
strengthen our leadership in new ALD applications," summarizes Juhana Kostamo, Managing
Director of Picosun.

    Picosun's world leading ALD technology enables industrial leap into the future by
novel, cutting-edge coating solutions, with four decades of innovative and pioneering
expertise in the field. Today, PICOSUN(TM) ALD systems are in daily production use in
numerous prominent industries around the globe. Picosun is based in Finland, with
subsidiaries in USA and Singapore, and a world-wide sales and support network.

    The project QUANTIHEAT (grant agreement no NMP4-LA-2013-604668) is coordinated by CNRS
(Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique), France.

    Juhana Kostamo, Managing Director, email: juhana.kostamo@picosun.com, tel:
+358-50-321-1955.

Picosun Oy

LG Electronics Introduces Dedicated Outside Air Solution With Energy-Saving VRF Technology

Flexible New System for Conditioning Outdoor Air Debuts at AHR Expo

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA's Commercial Air Conditioning division has augmented its range of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solutions with the new LG Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS).

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The LG DOAS can be used in multiple settings, meeting the needs of a wide variety of end- users. It provides dehumidification of outdoor air using LG's inverter compressor outdoor units. In addition to being seismically certified by California Office of Statewide Planning & Development, this high-quality dedicated outdoor air system is designed to provide conditioned outdoor air and maximum energy savings.

The unit is designed to deliver flexibility to meet the local design conditions, complete with three different airflow rates of 2000, 1600 and 1200 CFM. The DOAS also retains external static pressure of up to 1.65 inches and offers long-lasting comfort with a fan that stays on during the defrost cycle. This innovative DOAS by LG comes with MERV 8 filters included, but the filter rack can also accommodate up to MERV 14 filters.

The versatile DOAS can be used in various settings, such as healthcare, retail, banking, hotels and residential, making it an ideal option for a variety of building needs. Its low profile design allows for seamless installation above ceilings, and web accessible controls deliver unrivaled convenience and comfort.

For more information on LG products featured at AHR Expo or for a schedule of LG's AHR  Expo education sessions, visit LG  Electronics booth 7923. Information on the complete portfolio of LG's Commercial Air Conditioning solutions can be found at http://www.lg.com.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.

LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning
The LG Electronics USA Commercial Air Conditioning business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. A 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, LG is a leading player in the global air conditioning market, manufacturing both commercial and residential air conditioners and providing total sustainability and building management solutions. From consumer and individual units to industrial and specialized air conditioning systems, LG provides a wide range of products for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances, mobile communications, and air conditioning & energy solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.lghvac.com and http://www.lg-vrf.com.

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LG Electronics USA, Inc.

CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John I. Taylor, (847) 941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com; LG-One, Mary Salvaggio, (212) 880-5311, mary.salvaggio@lg-one.com

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

Switchcraft®, Inc. announces the official launch of their new website.

CHICAGO, Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Switchcraft(®), Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of premium quality interconnect solutions for a wide range of industries including pro audio, broadcast, medical, GPS, process control and transportation, is pleased to announce the official launch of their new website.

Along with an updated look and easy to use search and navigation features, the new website includes many resources for customers to access information relating to Switchcraft's extensive product line.  This includes enhanced document and drawing downloads for each product, easier access to product bulletins, digital catalogs and other product information, a distributor stock check for each product (*for participating distributors), easy to find contact information for our worldwide network of representatives and distributors, access to our Flickr image gallery and YouTube channel, plus a secondary landing page with news feed, new product banner ads, social media and video links, as well as additional links to our wide range of product categories.

Switchcraft(®), Inc., founded in 1946, is headquartered in Chicago, IL USA and still manufactures product at this location.  In 1999, Switchcraft(®), Inc. acquired Conxall(®), located in Villa Park, IL, a leading manufacturer of harsh environment connectors and custom cable assemblies, adding to the already extensive line of Switchcraft(®), Inc. connector products.  Switchcraft(®), Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary HEICO Corporation in their Electronic Technologies Division.

Visit http://www.switchcraft.com for more information.

SOURCE  Switchcraft, Inc.

Switchcraft, Inc.

CONTACT: John Giannelli - Art Director, jgiannelli@switchcraft.com, 773-792-2700 x246

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

LDR Interactive's GRUVR Mobile App: Powering Radio Audience Engagement and Setting the Pace for Innovation in 2014

LDR App Launched recently on Miami's WFLC-FM and Singapore's HOT FM 91.3

CLEVELAND, Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Radio broadcasting's dominant innovative interactive mobile app, GRUVR, was launched by LDR Interactive (http://www.LDRinteractive.com) just five months ago. Today, the company is proud to announce that over 120 apps have been released since August, attracting over five million user sessions. Most recently, GRUVR debuted as part of a new format launch on Miami's WFLC-FM (http://www.hits973.com) and special interactive programming on Hot FM 91.3 (http://www.radio913.com) in Singapore.

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The iPhone, iPad and Android apps, created by LDR Interactive and white-labelled for each station's brand, provide listeners with a real-time interactive experience featuring live audio streams from their favorite music stations, voting for the songs they'd like to hear next, an 'open mic' feature allowing them to create instant dedications in their own voice, and extensive integration with Facebook and Twitter.

LDR's app for Hot FM 91.3 was was recognized last week with a Mob-Ex award for "Best App/Content by a Media Owner" for its best-in-class mobile application and content to engage their audience.

Launched originally through a partnership with Cox Media Group's 33 music radio stations, the app also features a novel 'alarm clock' function awakening listeners with a custom greeting including their local weather forecast, names of Facebook friends having birthdays and station contest reminders -- before automatically starting the station's audio stream.

Pioneering radio engagement technology in 2009, LDR Interactive's patent-pending technology and interactive programming is on the air at over 300 radio stations, networks, and broadcast groups in the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia. Since 2012, the company's clients have generated over $4 million dollars in new digital revenues and sponsorships as a result of the LDR Interactive systems.

About LDR Interactive (Listener Driven Radio)

LDR Interactive is a global leader in innovative interactive broadcast technology. Its LDR.1 and LDR.Takeover platforms are on the air at over 300 radio stations, networks, and broadcast groups in the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, reaching over 85 million listeners monthly. LDR empowers listeners to become real-time collaborators in on-air programming, automatically adjusting content based on audience input. LDR's new TopicPulse system provides valuable real-time information to newsrooms and content producers on what topics are getting local social buzz. More information is available on LDR at http://www.LDRinteractive.com.

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LDR Interactive

CONTACT: Daniel Anstandig, 1-877-221-7979, dan@anstandig.com

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

Higher Gear Launches MobileUps to 20,000 Dealership Personnel in Advance of NADA 2014 Expo

Best in class application provides comprehensive scanning ability to speed customer entry and accelerate sales

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Higher Gear - the most utilized CRM in the automotive dealership space, just released its MobileUps application to over 20,000 dealership personnel. MobileUps is available on iTunes and at the Google Play store. This mobile application collects prospect information directly from a driver's license scan. Vehicle identification numbers on new cars and trade-ins can be entered quickly and accurately by scanning either the traditional VIN barcode, the vehicle registration sticker, or even the new DataMatrix format present on many late model vehicles. MobileUps allows for the most rapid and accurate entry of an opportunity into the dealership's CRM.

"I am so pleased to see Higher Gear's mobile strategy bringing real speed into the showroom," says Robert C. Gruen, President of Higher Gear. Gruen continues, "The time it takes to buy a car is the consumer's number one complaint to manufacturers. With Higher Gear MobileUps we are speeding up the process so employees can focus on enhancing the customer's experience. This is just the first of many updates on Higher Gear's calendar. Higher Gear has always let our dealer's drive our programming direction. Our entire product works on the iPad today. As dealer's continue to demand simplicity and effective training we will continue to deliver our proven solutions.

Higher Gear will be showcasing MobileUps and a dozen more upgrades at the NADA Exposition on January 25-27 at booth #3419 in New Orleans. The future of Customer Relationship Management in the automotive space will be relying on a hybrid of dealership driven follow-up and turnkey solutions to assist in the dealership's objectives. Higher Gear continues to deliver monthly software updates and stresses the need for training to maximize any dealership customer relationship management improvement.

About Higher Gear: Higher Gear is a leading provider of Customer Relationship solutions to the automotive industry. Known for the highest in-dealership CRM usage through the use of intuitive and user friendly interfaces, The Higher Gear Group provides Internet lead management, showroom control, service marketing, integrated accountability and tracking designed to maximize every sales opportunity. Higher Gear's easy-to-use CRM suite streamlines a dealership's sales efficiency, customer prospecting and retention, customer relationship marketing and trade cycle management, and at the same time increases dealership profitability. Higher Gear makes dealerships successful by maximizing every sales opportunity. Over the last 18 months, 40% of Higher Gear's sales have been dealerships returning back to them after leaving for another provider. Most recently, a large dealer group in California returned, with the following declaration, "Higher Gear is simple, and it works!"

CONTACT: Robert Gruen
847-833-5677
rgruen@highergear.com

SOURCE  The Higher Gear Group

The Higher Gear Group

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

Connected Pet Device Company, Petnet, Closed Seed Funding Round

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Petnet, a Los Angeles based connected pet device company, announced today that it closed a $1.125 million seed funding round.  The seed series includes investments by Grishin Robotics, Kima Ventures, SparkLabs Global Ventures, and Launch Capital.  The funding will be used to commercialize Petnet's first product - The Petnet Smartfeeder - an intelligent pet feeder scheduled to ship to customers in mid-2014.

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Today's pet industry is $100B USD globally, and is made up of over 1 billion domesticated cats and dogs. Feeding plays a central role in the health of a pet, however, most people don't have the information or time to properly manage their pet's diet - this leads to numerous health problems. An estimated 54% of dogs and cats in the US are overweight or obese directly due to overeating and the way we feed our pets, and this is quickly becoming a global trend.  Overweight pets are at increased risk for weight-related disorders such as osteoarthritis, hypertension, and many cancers, all of which can cost thousands of dollars to treat over a pet's lifetime.

Dmitry Grishin, founder of Grishin Robotics noted that, "Even the simplest things around us are quickly becoming robots these days. Through unique combinations of powerful hardware, smart software, and internet-connectivity, Petnet is a perfect example of this trend. I am confident in the company's ability to successfully tackle the worldwide pet health challenge and disrupt the multi-billion dollar industry."

Petnet has received over 10,000 orders for the Petnet SmartFeeder.  This first product is a pet feeder with intelligent sensor technology, learning algorithms, and processing power that assesses the dietary requirements of a pet, creates a custom feeding schedule to meet those requirements, alerts pet owners when their pet has been fed and even reminds owners to purchase more food when they run low. The SmartFeeder can be accessed and controlled by any smartphone, tablet or computer, allowing all pet caregivers to monitor and/or adjust feeding schedules, compare their pet's diet to other similar pets, order food, and more.

Net Jacobsson, former Facebook executive and now Co-founder and General Partner at SparkLabs Global Ventures stated, "Our team is a big believer in the Internet of Everything and our investment in Petnet reflects this vision and strategy.  We love their SmartFeeder product, its design, features and vision to capture a global market."

Petnet was initially funded and incubated at Bolt (http://www.bolt.io), a seed-stage fund in Boston that invests capital, personnel, equipment, and expertise in hardware startups. Going forward, Petnet will use its seed investment to enhance its core feeding technology, grow its team, and develop other confidential projects, in addition to expanding commercialization of the SmartFeeder.

Having grown up in Los Angeles, Petnet's CEO, Carlos Hererra, is passionate about bringing the Massachusetts heritage of robotics to Downtown Los Angeles.  He states, "LA has tremendous hardware talent with students from Cal Tech, Harvey Mudd, UCLA, and USC, but those students end up finding jobs in other cities where robotics are fostered - We are trying to change that with Petnet."  Beyond creating jobs, Petnet wants to go a step further and mentor local high school students in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

About Petnet:
Petnet's vision is to revolutionize the way people care for their pets and spark modernization of the entire pet industry. The Petnet team is comprised of talented individuals who are committed to developing innovative products designed to improve the lives of pets and pet parents. Feeding plays a central role in the life of a pet, and is the most important aspect to influence when trying to improve their health. There are numerous pet-health problems associated with things like over-feeding and/or feeding your pet non-nutritious foods. Petnet wanted to go a step beyond being a food dispenser, and get to affecting portion size, offering healthier food alternatives, allowing pet parents to create a feeding regimen that works for their pet - all while providing pet parents peace of mind - hence Petnet was born!

Contact: Carlos Herrera, 310-880-8673, carlos@petnet.io

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Web Site: http://www.bolt.io

iPhone 5 and 5S Users Enjoy Extended Talk and App Time with the Jackery Leaf Integrated Battery/Case Solution

Powerful and Lightweight Battery Enables Fast Charging on the Go - Jackery Leaf Doubles the Operational Time of the iPhone Battery

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, Amazon's #1 provider of premium portable battery products for mobile devices, announced today the release of the Jackery Leaf, the company's first powerful rechargeable battery for iPhone 5 and 5S devices that is integrated within a protective phone case.

Available in Jackery's signature orange, black, or white, the Jackery Leaf allows iPhone users to charge their phone while they are mobile due to the battery being integrated within the protective case. The Apple Certified product features a micro-USB to Lightning connector converter, so users can plug in and charge the battery and their iPhone at the same time for optimal efficiency. Full charging takes only two and a half hours. The capacity of the Jackery Leaf gives users up to 50 extra hours of operational time depending on what types of applications they are running or tasks they are performing.

"The Jackery Leaf was built to fit specifically with iPhone 5 and 5S devices within a protective case structure," said York Wu, CEO of Jackery. "A significant differentiator for our product is the battery is detachable from the case, so users can still have the benefits of our great case while the Jackery Leaf is charging. It's also a considerable value, as users get Jackery's legendary craftsmanship with two protection cases and an additional battery at a price that is very reasonable. It's this relentless focus on quality and value that has established us as the industry's number one provider of premium portable batteries."

The Jackery Leaf features a three-color LED charging status indicator for simple operation and a four-layer smart safety protection circuit. Each order includes two cases, the battery, a premium audio extension cable and micro-USB charging cable. It is available now at Amazon.com.

In 2013 Jackery established itself as the provider of the most affordable and powerful portable chargers available in the marketplace. Many of Jackery's products are compatible with Android and iOS devices and also Windows phones, various smartphone and tablet platforms, multiple gaming devices, and MP3 players. The Jackery Leaf joins the Jackery Air, Jackery Fit, Jackery Giant+, Jackery Giant, Jackery Bar and Jackery Mini products. Consumers can purchase the entire Jackery lineup at: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=AZF6YB7UVA7OU or http://store.jackeryusa.com/.

About Jackery
Jackery is a Santa Clara, California-based technology company focused on developing premium battery products for smartphones and tablets. The company offers a lineup of four products, the Jackery Air, Jackery Giant+, Jackery Giant, Jackery Bar, and Jackery Mini, which all offer considerable charging time and small form factors for owners of the most popular smartphones, tablet devices, MP3 players and gaming devices. For more information, visit http://www.jackeryusa.com.

SOURCE  Jackery

Jackery

CONTACT: Bridget Gilbride, SS | PR, (847) 415-9333, bgilbride@sspr.com

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

BBVA Compass testing a new concept in drive-thru banking with remote teller units

- A banking staple is brought into the digital age

- Service being piloted at three locations in Houston

- Early customer feedback promising

HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass is testing the next generation of drive-thru banking at three of its Houston locations, where customers can summon remote tellers via devices with high-definition screens that double as full-service ATMs.

Together with the new high-tech, high-design branch prototype that the bank is deploying, the new service is helping BBVA Compass crystallize its vision for the future of the industry.

"Redefining the drive-thru experience is a change that was long overdue," said Alex Carriles, director of self-service channels for BBVA Compass. "At BBVA Compass, more than half of our branch transactions occur at the drive-thru, so we thought it was important to bring this channel into the digital age."?

Customers at the three locations can opt for full-service assistance from a teller; operate the units in self-service mode like an ATM; or select an assisted mode, where the tellers can guide them through their transactions.

The remote tellers, based in the bank's call center in San Antonio, are available during business hours and can be summoned at the touch of a button. The tellers also can identify customers as account-holders without the use of ATM or debit cards by verifying the customer's information.

Carriles said that during the pilot, customers are being asked to rate their experiences following each transaction. The feedback will help identify areas for improvement, he said, and early results are encouraging:

    --  When asked about their experiences, nearly 93 percent of customers said
        they "liked" or "loved" the service.
    --  Ninety-six percent of customers said they would use the unit again,
        while nearly 90 percent said they would recommend the service to a
        friend or family member.
BBVA Compass is currently piloting its new drive-thru banking experience at the following Houston locations:

    1. BBVA Compass Plaza, 2200 Post Oak Blvd.
    2. Weslayan & Richmond Banking Center, 4004 Richmond Ave.
    3. Medical Center, 7390 Fannin @ Old Spanish Trail
About BBVA Group
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at http://www.bbva.com.

About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 687 branches, including 351 in Texas, 90 in Alabama, 78 in Arizona, 64 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 21 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and was recently awarded the 2013 Celent Model Bank Award for its new core banking platform. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at http://www.bbvacompass.com.

Editor's Note:

BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, Member FDIC.

SOURCE  BBVA Compass

BBVA Compass

CONTACT: Ralph Evans, Corporate Communications, Tel. 205.297.3038, ralph.evans@bbvacompass.com

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

Record-setting coverage of new tech for work, home & play streams from ShowStoppers press event at CES

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 125 companies unboxed new technology devices and services for work, home and play during ShowStoppers @ CES 2014 - and the industry leaders, startups and innovators that exhibited at the press event are tracking record-setting print, web, TV, radio and social media coverage.

More than 1,400 journalists, analysts, venture capitalists and investors attended the 10(th) annual edition of ShowStoppers @ CES, which took place 7 Jan. 2014 in Las Vegas.

"We're tracking hundreds of news articles published in just the two weeks since the press event," said Steve Leon, partner, ShowStoppers. "That pace of coverage, that volume, is incredible. Every day brings more. The exhibitors worked hard for this success - and they lit up the radar screens for journalists."

ShowStoppers @ CES 2014 featured news and new products from interior design to 3D printing, smartphone-controlled kitchen appliances and LED lighting systems, electric bikes, three-wheeled cars that achieve 84MPG, devices that turn the iPhone into thermal imaging systems that see into walls, new tablets and desktop computers, robots, 360-degree cameras, Android-powered PCs, inflatable solar lighting, biometrics that control access to handguns, wearable devices, smart glasses, and more.

Exhibiting companies ranged from startups such as Canopy, Contatta, Elio Motors, Izzi Gadgets, Polar and Sen.se, to innovators such as FLIR, Geonaute, Xi3 and 3Doodler, to global industry brands Blackberry, Brother, Domino's Pizza, E-Ink, Epson, Ford, Fujitsu, General Motors, Gracenote, Honeywell, HP and Lenovo, among many.

Click here for a complete list of the exhibiting companies and the new-product news.

Click here for the press kits from the exhibitors.

Click here for links to the record-setting coverage.

The next ShowStoppers press events are:

    --  ShowStoppers @ Mobile World Congress, 23 Feb. 2014, Barcelona -- the
        seventh edition of the first, longest-running, largest and
        most-productive press event for the wireless planet.
    --  ShowStoppers @ NAB, 7 Apr. 2014, Las Vegas -- the 3rd edition of the
        official press event for innovations in technology for the broadcast
        industry.
    --  The IFA 2014 Global Press Conference, 24-27 Apr. 2014  - a ShowStoppers
        exclusive, as producer of the official press event at IFA and a partner
        with IFA and Messe-Berlin. A unique opportunity to meet with 300 key
        business, consumer, and technology journalists from around the world.
To meet the press at these events, contact Dave Leon, partner, sales, ShowStoppers, or call 845-638-3527.

About ShowStoppers

Now in its 21st year, ShowStoppers is the global leader in producing press and business events spanning the US, Europe and Asia. Each event organizes product introductions, sneak previews and demonstrations for selected journalists, bloggers, industry and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives. Industry leaders, innovators and startups exhibit to generate news coverage and product reviews, make new connections, promote brand, and open new markets. ShowStoppers produces events at CES, CTIA and Mobile World Congress, among others; the official press events at IFA, NAB, GITEX and Sandbox Summit; and partners with CES, the CEA LineShow and CTIA.

Contact:

Steve Leon

Partner

+1 512 288 0950

SOURCE  ShowStoppers

ShowStoppers

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

Tektronix Delivers Expanded MIPI® M-PHY® Receiver Test Solution

Latest Update to M-PHY Receiver Test Offering Includes Full Support for HS Gear2 and Gear3, PWM Mode, Auto Calibration and Margin Testing

BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced expanded capabilities for its industry leading M-PHY Receiver test solution. The additional capabilities include physical layer receiver testing for High Speed Gear2 and Gear3, support for PWM Mode (G0-G7), auto-calibration and margin testing. Engineers developing next generation mobile devices based on the M-PHY physical layer can now use this solution to resolve design challenges and overcome signal integrity issues by performing automated conformance, product validation and margin tests with ease.

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Support for HS Gear2 and Gear3 and PWM Mode (G0-G7) gives designers the flexibility to perform tests at the full range of data rates for comprehensive insights into their designs. The auto calibration support for high speed gears reduces the complexity of setup, saves time, and enables users to test devices faster. Margin testing for high speed gears allows designers to validate and stress their devices to maximum potential resulting in competitive technical specifications for their products.

"Tektronix's M-PHY receiver testing solution provides deep insights that the designers need to identify design and characterization issues early on in the product development phase," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "This solution combined with the measurement precision of Tektronix oscilloscopes allows designers to stress the theoretical limits of their devices, test products faster in an automated environment and bring product to market in less time."

Tektronix Simplifies Complex M-PHY Testing
The MIPI Alliance's M-PHY specification provides a low-power and low cost PHY solution which is scalable and flexible enough to address existing and future mobile and consumer device markets. With its changeable gears, terminations, amplitudes and high-speed serial data rates, M-PHY presents a number of test challenges on both receiver and transmitter sides that require dedicated test solutions.

Tektronix M-PHYTX/M-PHYRX automated software, for use with Tektronix DPO/MSO70000 Series oscilloscopes, covers the full range of M-PHY transmitter and receiver test requirements and features extensive protocol decode support. On the transmitter side, test setup and execution is fully automated and requires only a single instrument. For M-PHY receiver testing a performance oscilloscope and AWG7000 Series arbitrary waveform generator are the only instruments required. TekExpress automation software delivers a convenient user interface and intuitive workflow through setup and testing.

Pricing & Availability
The Tektronix MIPI M-PHY Transmitter and Receiver test solutions with expanded receiver testing support are available now. Pricing for M-PHY Automated Receiver Solution (Option M-PHYRX) starts at $11,900 US MSRP.

Wondering what else Tektronix is up to? Check out the Tektronix Bandwidth Banter blog and stay up to date on the latest news from Tektronix on Twitter and Facebook.

About Tektronix
For more than sixty-five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at http://www.tektronix.com.

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTACT: Amy Higgins, PR Manager, Tektronix, +1-503-627-6497, ahiggins@tektronix.com

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