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Seals Launches Unique Smartphone Case

- This 'Remix' product has a built-in, retractable headset.

LONDON, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Seals Technologies Ltd (http://www.sealstech.co.uk/), a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of ultra-rugged smartphones, has announced the launch of Remix - a series of cases for smartphones. The first one is a rugged case with a built-in, retractable Hi-Fi headset designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S4.

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Olga Gutnik of Sealstech, said: "The first of our Remix products meets two very important requirements for Samsung Galaxy S4 users. It offers strong protection for your smartphone, and it also offers a very neat solution to the problem of tangled headset cables. The clever, built-in Hi-Fi headset gives this Remix product a genuine point of difference compared with other protective cases."

The beautifully-designed case comes in a series of stunning colour options: Pure White, Crimson Red, Piano Black and Lime Green. The double-layered case is made of PC/urethane materials and protects the Samsung Galaxy S4 from shocks, bumps, and drops. Consumer research carried out prior to the product launch suggests that this Remix product will be popular amongst mobile phone users, especially because of its dual function in protecting your smartphone and as a way of keeping headset cables neat and tidy. Also, a comprehensive testing programme has shown how effective the case is for protecting a smartphone.

Seals Technologies Ltd has obtained the global patent for the Remix series of products, and will continue to launch rugged cases with built-in retractable Hi-Fi headsets for different makes of smartphone.

"These days, smartphones are incredibly valuable to their owners. They act as phones, music-players, cameras, videos, diaries or even televisions. And almost all users carry a headset to listen to music and films, and to talk on the move. This particular Remix product fits the modern lifestyle perfectly, and we anticipate a lot of success in global markets," says Olga Gutnik.

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CONTACT: Olga Gutnik, +44-203-368-6507, olga.gutnik@sealstech.co.uk

Web Site: http://www.sealstech.co.uk

Primax Selects Tuxera File System Solutions for WiFi Storage

HELSINKI, Finland and TAIPEI, Taiwan, August 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    For Critical Interoperability and High Performance

    Tuxera Inc., the market leader in interoperable file system technologies, announced
today a partnership with Primax, a global supplier in customer and business electronics.
The latest Primax's WiFi storage model ships with the Tuxera file system package
comprising of NTFS, exFAT and FAT, for interoperability and high performance.

    At the moment, the majority of mobile devices available on the market offer limited
internal storage options leaving little space for additional digital content. While at the
same time the consumers expect constant access to their media files. This continuous
search for better expandable storage options leads to a further increase in demand for
WiFi storages.

    "At Primax we aim to provide everyday consumers with wireless storage products that
not only bring them storage expansion but also offer multiplatform functionality. Tuxera
solutions guarantee full compatibility with external hard drives and SD memory cards
formatted by default with NTFS, exFAT or FAT. This way, Tuxera ensures that the end users
are able to stream and play back digital content hassle-free. Also, Tuxera's on-the-fly
checking for errors and repair is definitely a checkmark on high quality," commented
Edward Hung, Senior Manager at Primax.

    It is common for the majority of consumers shopping for wireless storage to look first
at the capacity, performance and data safety, especially if they are considering a
high-end solution.

    "We ensure that WiFi storages provide the highest possible compatibility and a smooth
user experience. Tuxera file system solutions guarantee high performance for wired data
transfer and sharing via Samba, SD memory cards, external drives and USB memory sticks.
Most importantly, thanks to the integrated fail-safe feature, no data loss will occur even
in the case of an unsafe storage removal or power loss," noted Szabolcs Szakacsits, Tuxera
President and CTO.

    About Primax: Founded in March 1984 in Taiwan, Primax has come a long way to become a
leading global supplier in consumer and business electronics. Spanning over the entire
globe, Primax has R&D and manufacturing operations in Taiwan and China, sales and
marketing offices in Japan, Taiwan and the United States. Primax became a publicly traded
company (No. 2336) on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in January 1995.

    About Tuxera: Tuxera is the leading provider of file systems that allow music,
pictures, videos and other content to be ported across mobiles, tablets, home
entertainment, consumer, industrial or any other electronics. Tuxera's industry-standard
file system solutions for Android, Linux, Mac OS X and other platforms have hundreds of
millions installations. Close collaboration with industry leaders ensures reliable
compatibility and helps to set high standard in performance, low power use for embedded
and mobile solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.tuxera.com.

    Contact: Karolina Mosiadz, Marketing & PR, karolina@tuxera.com.

Tuxera Inc

CONTACT: Phone number +358(45)3302957.

Epson Debuts Family-Focused Full HD 1080p 2D/3D Projector Delivering Big Screen, High-Value HD Entertainment

$999 PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 Offers High Brightness and Performance with MHL-Enabled HDMI Port to Access Movies, TV and Videogames from Supported Devices

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. today expanded its award-winning lineup of home entertainment projectors with the addition of the Epson(®) PowerLite(®) Home Cinema 2030, delivering full 1080p cinematic performance in both high quality 2D and thrilling 3D straight to the comforts of a living room at a great overall value. The Home Cinema 2030 offers families and home theater enthusiasts an amazing, larger-than-life HD experience with bright and vibrant image quality virtually anywhere, plus a new MHL-enabled HDMI port(1) that transforms the projector into a smart display with the use of MHL-supported devices, including a range of Android((TM)) phones and tablets, and the Roku(®) Streaming Stick.

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"We are very excited to release Epson's most compact 1080p projector under $1,000, offering customers not only impressive image quality in both 2D and 3D but at a great price," said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. "This is Epson's first-ever MHL-enabled home cinema projector, giving users the ability to instantly access their favorite HD content from an MHL-supported device - you can easily stream Netflix from a Roku stick and watch the latest blockbuster movie on the big screen for the ultimate entertainment at home on the big screen."

The newly designed Home Cinema 2030 is compact and sleek and comes equipped with an MHL-enabled HDMI port providing instant access to the latest movies, TV shows, live sporting events, and videogames from MHL-supported devices(1). In addition, the projector features built-in sound with the capability to add speakers, enabling users to enhance any movie experience.

Brilliant image quality requires high color brightness (color light output), and Epson projectors have up to 3x Brighter Colors than leading competitive projectors(2). Delivering 2,000 lumens of color brightness and 2,000 lumens of white brightness(3), the Home Cinema 2030 uses 3LCD, 3-chip technology for brilliant images with true-to-life color. The projector features six pre-set color modes, allowing users to play their favorite video games or watch their favorite TV programs just about anywhere - whether you are playing video games in the man cave or watching TV in a well-lit room.

More about the Home Cinema 2030

The Home Cinema 2030 is housed in a white, compact design and offers several features designed to meet a range of home entertainment needs, including:

    --  3LCD Quality and Reliability: 3LCD, 3-chip technology delivers
        incredible color, amazing detail and road-test reliability with no
        possibility of color break-up or "rainbow effect"
    --  Bright 3D Drive Technology: Minimizes the blackout time of 3D glasses
        and provides greater brightness of 3D images
    --  MHL Supported: Supports Full HD 1080p video and 7.1 audio and enables
        users to simultaneously charge their MHL-enabled device when it's
        plugged into the projector and use the projector remote to control
        MHL-enabled devices(1)
    --  Built-in Color Modes: Features six color modes optimized for different
        content and settings to get best possible quality and color
    --  Built-in Sound: Internal speaker allows for quick easy set-up virtually
        anywhere and audio out allows for easy connection of larger sound when
        needed
    --  Easy Setup and Installation:1.2x optical zoom for positioning
        flexibility, automatic vertical keystone (+/- 30 degrees) correction and
        easy-slide horizontal correction
    --  Versatile Connectivity: Two HDMI inputs (one MHL-enabled), Component
        Video, USB Type A digital connection, and USB 2.0 to share photos and
        slideshows
    --  Rechargeable RF Glasses: Watch up to 40 hours of exciting 3D content, or
        up to three hours with a three-minute quick charge,(4) with glasses sold
        separately

Availability and Support

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 ($999 MSRP) will be available in early September through select retailers nationwide and the Epson online store. The projector comes with Epson's top-of-the-line service and support, including a two-year limited warranty with toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, 90-day limited lamp warranty, and free two-business-day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service.

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

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 68,000 employees in 96 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.

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

Note: EPSON, E-TORL and PowerLite are registered trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is  registered trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.  All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(1)Includes one Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) HDMI port

(2) Compared to leading 1-chip DLP Home Entertainment Projectors. Epson 720p projectors are 3x Brighter; Epson 1080p projectors are consistently 2x and up to 3x Brighter. Based on NPD data, July 2011 through June 2012. Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions.

(3) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118

(4)Battery life varies based on usage conditions.

SOURCE  Epson America, Inc.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Natalie Pridham, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200 x2976, npridham@walt.com

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

Twice the Performance for the Same Price: Handheld Starts Shipping the New Version of its Algiz 7 Super-rugged Tablet

LIDKOPING, Sweden, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Handheld Group( http://www.handheldgroup.com/regions/worldwide ), a fast-growing manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones, today announced the launch of the new version of its highly popular Algiz 7( http://www.handheld-us.com/regions/us/algiz-7.asp ) rugged tablet computer. The updated Algiz 7 is considerably faster than its predecessor, with better storage capacity, improved security and quicker communication capabilities.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62399-Handheld-new-version-Algiz-7-tablet

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The ultra-rugged Algiz 7 tablet PC is small, light and fast, with multiple connectivity options and a wide range of functions, ideal for field workers demanding a super-durable product that is tough and powerful, yet light and easy to work with. The Algiz 7 meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for withstanding humidity, vibrations, drops and extreme temperatures, and with its IP65 rating it keeps dust and water out as well.

The new Algiz 7, which starts shipping today, features the following improvements from earlier versions:

    -- A fast and powerful N2600 1.6 GHz Dual-Core Intel ATOM processor.

    -- More memory, with 4 GB DDR3 RAM.

    -- Better storage, with a 128GB SSD SATA II with recovery partition.

    -- Two full mPCIe slots for improved flexibility.

    -- Ethernet 10/100/1000 (Gigabit).

    -- Added data security with TPM chipset board (chip 1.2).

    -- An updated version of the wireless Gobi 3000 technology for higher communications speed.

    -- A 5-megapixel camera.

    -- Antenna diversity (two antennas) for improved coverage.

"We've made significant improvements to the new Algiz 7," said Jerker Hellstrom, CEO of Handheld Group. "Better storage, a much faster processor, improved security, a better camera and better communications are some enhancements - and we've kept the price point the same as for the previous version of the Algiz 7. This product should remain the tablet of choice for anyone looking for portable, professional field performance."

The Algiz 7 weighs a mere 1.1 kilograms and has a 7-inch widescreen touch display that features the new and unique MaxView technology, providing spectacular brightness in outdoor conditions - even direct sunlight. It runs the state-of-the-art Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate operating system. GPS navigation functionality is fully built in.

Like the rest of Handheld's lineup( http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/product-overview.asp ) of rugged PDAs, smartphones and mobile computers, the Algiz 7 is specifically developed for use in tough environments in industries such as mining, geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, construction, utilities, maintenance, military and security.

The new Algiz 7 is available for orders and shipping immediately. The price point remains unchanged.

Helpful links

Handheld Group( http://www.handheldgroup.com/regions/worldwide )

Algiz 7( http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/algiz-7.asp )

Images of Algiz 7( http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/images.asp#algiz7 )

Handheld product lineup( http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/product-overview.asp )

About ruggedness( http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/what-is-rugged.asp )

About Handheld

The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group of Sweden has local offices in Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA. For more information, please see http://www.handheldgroup.com.

SOURCE Handheld Group

Handheld Group

Twice the Performance for the Same Price: Handheld Starts Shipping the New Version of its Algiz 7 Super-rugged Tablet

LIDKÖPING, Sweden, August 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Handheld Group [http://www.handheldgroup.com/regions/worldwide ], a fast-growing
manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones, today announced the launch
of the new version of its highly popular Algiz 7
[http://www.handheld-us.com/regions/us/algiz-7.asp ] rugged tablet computer. The updated
Algiz 7 is considerably faster than its predecessor, with better storage capacity,
improved security and quicker communication capabilities.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62399-Handheld-new-version-Algiz-7-tablet

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130822/634274 )

    The ultra-rugged Algiz 7 tablet PC is small, light and fast, with multiple
connectivity options and a wide range of functions, ideal for field workers demanding a
super-durable product that is tough and powerful, yet light and easy to work with. The
Algiz 7 meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for withstanding humidity,
vibrations, drops and extreme temperatures, and with its IP65 rating it keeps dust and
water out as well.

    The new Algiz 7, which starts shipping today, features the following improvements from
earlier versions:

       
        - A fast and powerful N2600 1.6 GHz Dual-Core Intel ATOM processor.
        - More memory, with 4 GB DDR3 RAM.
        - Better storage, with a 128GB SSD SATA II with recovery partition.
        - Two full mPCIe slots for improved flexibility.
        - Ethernet 10/100/1000 (Gigabit).
        - Added data security with TPM chipset board (chip 1.2).
        - An updated version of the wireless Gobi 3000 technology for higher
          communications speed.
        - A 5-megapixel camera.
        - Antenna diversity (two antennas) for improved coverage.

    "We've made significant improvements to the new Algiz 7," said Jerker Hellström, CEO
of Handheld Group. "Better storage, a much faster processor, improved security, a better
camera and better communications are some enhancements - and we've kept the price point
the same as for the previous version of the Algiz 7. This product should remain the tablet
of choice for anyone looking for portable, professional field performance."

    The Algiz 7 weighs a mere 1.1 kilograms and has a 7-inch widescreen touch display that
features the new and unique MaxView technology, providing spectacular brightness in
outdoor conditions - even direct sunlight. It runs the state-of-the-art Microsoft Windows
7 Ultimate operating system. GPS navigation functionality is fully built in.

    Like the rest of Handheld's lineup
[http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/product-overview.asp ] of rugged PDAs,
smartphones and mobile computers, the Algiz 7 is specifically developed for use in tough
environments in industries such as mining, geomatics, logistics, forestry, public
transportation, construction, utilities, maintenance, military and security.

    The new Algiz 7 is available for orders and shipping immediately. The price point
remains unchanged.

    Helpful links

    Handheld Group [http://www.handheldgroup.com/regions/worldwide ]

    Algiz 7 [http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/algiz-7.asp ]

    Images of Algiz 7 [http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/images.asp#algiz7 ]

    Handheld product lineup [http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/product-overview.asp
]

    About ruggedness [http://www.handheldeurope.com/regions/eu/what-is-rugged.asp ]

    About Handheld

    The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and smartphones.
Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in
industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities,
construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group of Sweden has
local offices in Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland,
Australia and the USA. For more information, please see http://www.handheldgroup.com.

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130822/634274

    Video:
    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62399-Handheld-new-version-Algiz-7-tablet

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Handheld Group

CONTACT: Media Contacts: Sofia Löfblad, Marketing Director, Handheld Group, Sweden: +46-510-54-71-70, Email: s.lofblad@handheldgroup.com. Amy Urban, Marketing Director, Handheld-US, USA: +1-541-752-0319, Email: a.urban@handheld-us.com

World's First Portable Tablet Terminal in TV White Spaces

TOKYO, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

- High-speed Communication by Automatic Utilization of Available White Spaces -

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) has developed the world's first portable-size tablet terminal that enables IEEE802.11-based radio communication in TV bands (470-710 MHz). This tablet terminal utilizes a WLAN system for radio communication in TV bands with an inquiry in the white-space database developed by NICT. The original 2.4 GHz band of a WLAN system is also available and it is possible that the tablet terminal automatically selects the radio communication band according to data traffic, etc. through control by the network manager. The white-space utilization by portable devices achieves not only fixed-point communication but also mobile communication, and contributes to the further effective use of frequency resources.

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Background

Due to the explosive growth of mobile portable devices such as smartphones and tablet terminals, communication traffic has been increasing and a frequency resource shortage problem has been aggravating. To solve this problem, utilization of TV white spaces is studied and the establishment of radio rules designed for TV white-space operation has been started in the U.S., the U.K., etc. NICT has contributed to standardization on various radio communication systems utilizing TV white spaces, and has developed stationary prototypes based on the standards. Although future TV white-space utilization by portable devices will contribute to the further effective use of frequency resources, it is difficult to miniaturize components and circuits for portable devices due to its lower operational frequency than existing WiFi or cellular bands and its relatively wide frequency range of 470-710 MHz. In addition, technology to avoid interference with TV broadcasts is necessary to be implemented in portable devices. On the other hand, propagation characteristic evaluation supposing practical operation is required for the feasibility study on TV white-space utilization.

Achievement

NICT developed the world's first portable-size Android tablet terminal that enables radio communication in TV bands. This tablet terminal is originally based on an off-the-shelf terminal and a frequency converter newly developed by NICT is implemented for utilizing TV white spaces. Radio communication in both TV and 2.4 GHz bands is available with an original WLAN system (IEEE802.11b/g) and Internet access is also possible through the white-space WLAN base station developed by NICT. In addition, this tablet terminal can operate in the frequency considered not to interfere with TV broadcasts according to calculation results provided by the white-space database developed by NICT, and can automatically select the optimal frequency according to data traffic, etc. through control by the network manager.

Some other functions are implemented in this tablet terminal as below.

    1. A function to display the white-space availability of each channel and
       the terminal location on a map by acquiring information on primary users
       (TV broadcasters) from the white-space database.
    2. A power control function for the different limitation of output power
       according to white-space status such as a location and time.
Future prospects

Mobile communication in TV white spaces has many subjects. For example, a white-space judging method for avoiding interference with TV broadcasts is required. NICT will evaluate the propagation characteristic using this tablet terminal and offer the information that contributes to a technical reference and a rule designed for TV white-space operation. Furthermore, NICT continues to the standardization activities of wireless communication systems utilizing TV white spaces and promotes the development of portable devices based on such standardized communication systems by applying elemental technologies implemented in this tablet terminal.

Contact:

Hiroshi Harada, Kentaro Ishidu and Takeshi Matsumura

Smart Wireless Laboratory

Wireless Network Research Institute

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

Tel: +81-46-847-5076

E-mail: swl-white-space@wireless.nict.go.jp

Contact (media):

Sachiko Hirota

Public Relations Department

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

Tel: +81-42-327-6923

E-mail: publicity@nict.go.jp

SOURCE  National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

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Just For NYC, RadioShack Offers Limited Edition Beats By Dr. Dre Studio Headphones In Taxi- And Statue Of Liberty-Inspired Designs

Act Fast on August 27, 2013 - Only 50 of Each Exclusive Design Exist!

Find them at 81st & Broadway, Manhattan Mall and Southampton

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate its new concept stores in and around Manhattan, RadioShack introduces two custom, limited-edition New York City-inspired Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Over-Ear Headphones. Available exclusively at RadioShack, Beats designed these customized headphones in tribute to two NYC icons: the Statue of Liberty and taxicabs.

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    WHAT:               The chance to buy your custom
                        Beats by Dr. Dre Studio
                        Over-Ear Headphones in NYC
                        Taxi or Statue of Liberty
                        design, plus free gift with
                        purchase.

    WHEN:               Available when stores open
                        August 27, 2013 - and while
                        supplies last.

    WHERE:              Only at these NYC-area
                        RadioShack concept store
                        locations:

                        -81st & Broadway: 781
                        Broadway, New York, NY 10003

                        -Manhattan Mall: 100 W 33rd
                        St, New York, NY    10001

                        -Southampton: 68 Main St,
                        Southampton, NY 11968   

    WHY:                Show your NYC-style and love
                        for this great city with
                        limited edition headphones.
                        Only 50 of each design were
                        made, and they are expected
                        to sell out fast at $199.99
                        each. Receive a Beats by Dr.
                        Dre T-shirt with your
                        purchase.

Hurry to a participating location August 27, 2013, to get yours!

About RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs.  RadioShack((R) )offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment.  RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally.  RadioShack's retail network includes more than 4,300 company-operated stores in the United States, 270 company-operated stores in Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide.  For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit http://www.radioshack.com. RadioShack((R)) is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

News Media Contact: Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, Media.Relations@RadioShack.com

SOURCE  RadioShack Corporation

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Lakeside Software Adds More Vendors to SysTrack MarketPlace

GreenBytes, NComputing, NVIDIA and Teradici join other leading technology vendors using SysTrack as a single source for detailed analytics and reporting

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeside Software, the leading provider of IT analytics and business intelligence solutions, today announced integration agreements with leading technology vendors GreenBytes, NComputing, NVIDIA and Teradici whereby detailed reporting of these vendors' products will be available within SysTrack MarketPlace.  SysTrack MarketPlace support for these vendors is included in SysTrack 6.1 with availability within 90 days.

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    --  GreenBytes:  The MarketPlace report provides a detailed breakdown of the
        current state of storage consumption and IOPS utilization to forecast
        potential loads and identify where GreenBytes can provide savings in
        space allocation and I/O deduplication.
    --  NComputing:  The MarketPlace report provides recommendations for the
        deployment of NComputing thin client devices with an analysis of key
        areas in the environment that can be improved.
    --  NVIDIA:  The MarketPlace report helps enterprises meet user requirements
        and integrate NVIDIA® GRID(TM) solutions by identifying users demanding
        high-performance graphics for visual application software.
    --  Teradici:  The MarketPlace report identifies potential end-user
        experience and consolidation ratio gains made possible by using the
        Teradici PCoIP® Hardware Accelerator (APEX 2800) for offloading PCoIP
        protocol load.
SysTrack MarketPlace, announced in June 2012, provides detailed analysis for sizing and selecting hardware, software and service infrastructure.  MarketPlace provides a single source for IT professionals to get the quantified data they need to maximize the performance of their infrastructure, accelerate ROI and maximize end-user experience.  MarketPlace is the product of cooperation between Lakeside Software and leading IT infrastructure technology companies including AppSense, Atlantis Computing, Cisco, Citrix, Dell Wyse, EMC, HP, IBM, Login VSI, Nexenta, Nutanix, Trend Micro, Unidesk, VMware and World Wide Technology.

MarketPlace reports are 100% customized for a specific vendor solution and provide only the data most relevant for analysis of that solution.  They are developed through close consultation between Lakeside Software and each solution vendor that ensures each report reflects a deep understanding of the solution and provides critical and appropriate intelligence.

Visit http://www.LakesideSoftware.com/MarketPlace.aspx to learn more about SysTrack MarketPlace.

Supporting Quotes

Dan Salinas, vice president of Business Development, Lakeside Software:  "SysTrack Marketplace provides IT professionals with actionable intelligence about their infrastructure critical to deployment and optimization.  With deeper insight into the impact of specific infrastructure solutions, they can tune implementation to receive maximum value and performance."

Michael Richtberg, vice president of Product Management, GreenBytes:  "For customers planning virtualization projects storage performance can be an afterthought. IT departments know that by leveraging Lakeside insight and GreenBytes optimizations the result will be cost-effective, high performance user experiences. GreenBytes' patented zero latency inline deduplication technology keeps the 'personal' in virtual computing without breaking the budget."

Raj Dhingra, chief executive officer, NComputing:  "NComputing N-Series devices and management software are optimized for Citrix HDX, and leverage NComputing's 3rd generation Numo3 System-on-Chip(SoC) to deliver the 100% HDX performance at 1/3 the cost of alternative end-points.  Lakeside's SysTrack software interprets end user requirements based on observed usage in order to make actionable recommendations about how best to deploy NComputing N-Series endpoint devices to maximize end user experience with a Citrix XenDesktop, XenApp and/or VDI-in-a-Box environment."

Jeff Brown, VP and general manager, GRID Business Unit, NVIDIA:  "As the world's first graphics processor for virtualized environments, NVIDIA GRID is a game changer for enterprises. The most common question we get from IT professionals is how GPUs should be provisioned to virtualize users' desktops and applications. SysTrack offers a convenient way to observe the graphics usage and requirements of real end users before deciding how to configure the virtualized environment."

Ziad Lammam, director of Product Management, Teradici:  "We're proud to join forces with Lakeside Software to ensure our customers have the analytics and reports they need to deliver the optimal user experience.  Now that our PCoIP Hardware Accelerator is integrated into SysTrack 6.1, IT managers can use the tool to analyze the performance of their VDI deployment and understand the potential benefits of Teradici's hardware acceleration solution.  Once installed, SysTrack will monitor the performance of the hardware acceleration card to confirm that it has indeed addressed the problems identified, thereby enabling IT professionals to deliver the best possible VMware Horizon View experience to its users."

About Lakeside Software

Lakeside Software is the leading provider of IT analytics and business intelligence solutions.  SysTrack solutions for user experience scoring, end-to-end monitoring, problem diagnosis, VDI assessment, design and planning, and Windows® migration empower IT professionals with the knowledge to dramatically improve end user experience and reduce costs.  SysTrack aggregates user-level data unmatched in depth and quality, enabling SysTrack's sophisticated reporting intelligence to deliver unprecedented insight into application usage and resource utilization.  Visit http://www.lakesidesoftware.com for more information.

Lakeside Software® and SysTrack® are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Lakeside Software, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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RadioShack HD Antennas Solve Current Cable Crisis, Help Consumers Cut the Cord to Save

Get 25 Percent Off an HD Antenna at Your Neighborhood RadioShack through September 7, Tune Back into Local HD Broadcast Channels in Minutes

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions look for ways to avoid missing out on their favorite programs and others strive to trim their entertainment budgets, RadioShack makes "cutting the cable" convenient and easy. Take control of your TV content in five simple steps:

    1. Learn What's "On Air": Visit AntennaWeb.org and enter in your zip code to
       find out what high-definition (HD) channels are available "over the air"
       in your area as well as tips on selecting an antenna. Your local
       RadioShack associate can also help you choose the right antenna.

    2. Hook Yourself Up with an HD Antenna: If you just want access to all of
       your local HD channels through a cable provider or don't want to pay the
       added monthly charge for local stations, an antenna may be the only
       equipment you'll need. The latest indoor antennas start at just $49.99
       and work for many homes and apartments. Outdoor options require
       installation but offer more range, get the antenna up high or around
       obstacles, and may help get the signal through thick walls. Either type
       will offer years of fee-free local HD channels. Read more about the
       benefits of HDTV antennas in this techspecs blog post from RadioShack. To
       help to customers missing their local network shows, RadioShack is
       offering a 25 percent discount on its best-selling, ultrathin
       AntennaCraft Amplified Omnidirectional HDTV Antenna in affected areas
       through September 7, 2013. The top-rated AntennaCraft line is available
       exclusively at RadioShack.Note: If you have an older TV, you may need a
       digital converter box so your TV can understand the signal from the new
       antenna. RadioShack also has adapters and cables to get everything
       connected.
    3. Set Your Sights on a Streaming Media Player: Your HD antenna takes care
       of local channels, but consider adding one of these handy little boxes if
       you are a heavier TV viewer. They allow you to stream loads of free
       channels plus services like Netflix over your internet connection. Two
       great options include the Roku 3 and the NETGEAR NeoTV Max. Channels and
       services vary by media player, and prices range from $49.99 to $99.99.
    4. Plug In, Turn On: Each device comes with step-by-step setup instructions,
       and installing typically only takes a few minutes. You'll be up and
       running before your next show starts.
    5. Consider Adding Subscriptions: If you watch a lot of movies or series
       that don't run on local channels, you may want to explore the paid
       services available through your streaming media player. Most offer either
       monthly paid subscriptions or a la carte pricing (per show or per
       season). Look for free trials for monthly subscription services if you
       aren't sure which one will best suit your needs. Monthly subscriptions
       start at about $7.99.
That's it! Time to start watching TV and counting up the potential savings.

To find your nearest cable-cutting experts, stop by your neighborhood RadioShack or shop online at RadioShack.com.

About RadioShack Corporation
RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs.  RadioShack(® )offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment.  RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally.  RadioShack's retail network includes more than 4,300 company-operated stores in the United States, 270 company-operated stores in Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide.  For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit http://www.radioshack.com. RadioShack(®) is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

News Media Contact: Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, Media.Relations@RadioShack.com

SOURCE  RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack Corporation

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

Asphalt 8: Airborne Races the Front of the Pack on the App Store and Google Play in Record Time

PARIS, August 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Asphalt 8: Airborne, the latest installment in Gameloft's successful arcade racing
franchise, reached the top of the app sales charts on the App Store in 56 countries on
iPhone and 68 countries on iPad on its first day. A race to the top in record time!
Asphalt 8: Airborne was also featured in the App Store's Editor's Choice.

    Asphalt 8: Airborne has been universally acclaimed by users, with 4.5 and 5 star
rankings in most countries' App Stores. The press has also been enthusiastic with their
praise. PocketGamer.uk gave the game a score of 9 out of 10 and a Gold Award for "a
brilliantly put together arcade racing package." Gamereactor.de scored the game 10 out of
10, adding "it's a real masterpiece on mobile and a really great game compared to all
arcade racing games on the "real consoles". And Touch Arcade anointed Asphalt 8: Airborne
with a perfect 5 out of 5, remarking that "Asphalt 8 is an excellent racer on all fronts
and needs to be checked out."

    "We've been working on the Asphalt franchise for 9 years now, always with the same
passion. All of the teams who worked on this game have dedicated themselves tocreating a
totally innovative gaming experience, with mind-blowing graphics and technology" says
Julien Fournials SVP Production at Gameloft. "The sensational debut of this latest
installment has definitively crowned Asphalt as the benchmark game for arcade racing fans
on smartphones and tablets."

    About Gameloft:

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

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

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

    For more information, press only:

       
        Thomas Price
        PR Manager for North America
        Thomas.Price@Gameloft.com
        +1(510)-508-7748

Gameloft

Alert Logic Collaborates With VMware To Support Customer Transition To Network Virtualization

Threat Manager Enhances Security and Compliance Capabilities While Paving Way For VMware NSX(TM) Integration

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alert Logic (http://www.alertlogic.com), the leading provider of Security-as-a-Service solutions for the cloud, today announced that the company has collaborated with VMware, the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, to support customer transition to network virtualization. Currently, Alert Logic's Threat Manager network threat detection solution provides agent-based security within VMware vCloud(®), and will soon support VMware NSX(TM), the platform for network virtualization, to deliver agentless network security. Alert Logic is demonstrating VMware NSX support at VMworld in booth #337.

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Alert Logic's Threat Manager is a multi-tenant solution thatprovides 24x7 network threat detection for the entire IT environment. Using intelligent multifactor correlation and big-data analytics, the solution pinpoints suspicious activity in traffic across physical and virtual networks and quickly identifies threats to IT assets. The company's companion ActiveWatch 24x7 monitoring service is an added layer of protection for customers that wish to outsource security monitoring.

VMware NSX is software that virtualizes the network and provides a platform to deliver logical network services offered by partners.  The platform is built around a controller cluster that manages the distribution of logical network functions into hypervisors throughout the data center. With NSX, data center operators can provision complex, multi-tier virtual networks in seconds, independent of the underlying topology or network components. The combination of Threat Manager and NSX enables customers to provision virtual networks with advanced security services in minutes, providing agile, software-defined network security and quickened response times to potential network threats. Additional benefits include:

    --  More efficient hardware utilization for virtualized infrastructure
        because monitoring takes place at the hypervisor level rather than on
        individual VMs
    --  Better threat protection - even when a VM has been dormant, Threat
        Manager is up to date with the latest signatures and correlation rules
    --  A tamper-proof solution - there are no agents on the VMs to disable,
        removing a typical vector of attack
"Customers adopting private and hybrid clouds are deploying VMware NSX(TM) to virtualize their networks and simplify IT," said Hatem Naguib, vice president, Cloud Networking and Security, VMware. "Threat Manager enhances the broad range of networking and security services VMware NSX supports."

"Virtualization has allowed organizations to become more agile and efficient with their compute infrastructure. Traditional network security solutions cannot provide the same scalability and protection that is needed in this agile environment. Alert Logic's Threat Manager support for VMware NSX(TM) will allow organizations to deploy network security efficiently across VMware virtualized network environments to enhance their security and compliance," said Dave Colesante, Alert Logic senior vice president of product development and CTO.

About Alert Logic Threat Manager
Alert Logic's next generation Threat Manager is the first fully managed threat management solution deployable in any elastic cloud infrastructure - irrespective of hypervisor and networking architecture - that can identify threats found in all network traffic, including VM-to-VM traffic. Threat Manager leverages Alert Logic's patented expert system, driven by global threat data, to identify potential problems for Alert Logic analysts to investigate. When Alert Logic Threat Manager detects an incident, Alert Logic's ActiveWatch service provides expert guidance from its Security Operations Center (SOC), staffed around the clock by Alert Logic security analysts. As described in the recent Alert Logic State of Cloud Security Report, Spring 2013, this system is used to observe billions of security events annually, and verify tens of thousands of security threats that require a response. More information about Alert Logic's Threat Manager can be found at http://www.alertlogic.com.

About Alert Logic
Alert Logic, the leading provider of Security-as-a-Service solutions for the cloud, provides solutions to secure the application and infrastructure stack. By integrating advanced security tools with 24x7 Security Operations Center expertise, customers can defend against security threats and address compliance mandates. By leveraging an "as-a-Service" delivery model, Alert Logic solutions include day-to-day management of security infrastructure, security experts translating complex data into actionable insight, and flexible deployment options to address customer security needs in any computing environment. Built from the ground up to address the unique challenges of public and private cloud environments, Alert Logic partners with over half of the largest cloud and hosting service providers to provide Security-as-a-Service solutions for business application deployments for over 2,200 enterprises. Alert Logic is based in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2002. For more information, please visit http://www.alertlogic.com.

For Alert Logic Inquiries:
Betsey Rogers

Public Relations

BridgeView Marketing

Tel: 603-886-7087
betsey@bridgeviewmarketing.com

VMware, VMware NSX and VMware vCloud are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

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Yamaha Mexican Banda Expansion Pack Is Now Available Online

BUENA PARK, Calif., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), today announced that the Mexican Banda Voice and Style Expansion Pack for its PSR-S950 and PSR-S750 arranger keyboards is now available online. The expansion features brand new Voices recorded in a professional studio by the best musicians that play the genre. This new pack adds several features over a similar pack the company introduced in January 2013 for the PSR-S650, including new Voices, gritos, multi pads and remixed Styles, all of which take advantage of the advanced feature sets and sound systems of the PSR-S950 and PSR-S750 keyboards.

The Mexican Banda Pack features Trombon, Trompeta, Clarinete, Charcheta, Tuba and Bateria-Tambora Voices. New "Dinamico" Voice variations switch articulation depending on how hard the keys are hit. "Articulado" Voices add random tuning to the Voice for a more natural sound. Also included are a large number of gritos, the fun, vocal exclamations that accompany the music. Four individual gritos kits include male and female vocalizations, as well as "Gritos de Estados," which call out the names of each of the regions of Mexico.

It additionally includes 20 popular Banda Styles covering Acoustic Banda, Electric Banda and Duranguense. Each Style comes complete with four One Touch Settings that match these new instrument Voices to each of the four Style sections. Panel registrations, with special Banda and Duranguense keyboard splits and layers for playing with a band, are also included.

"By working closely with professional Banda musicians, we were able to capture the sounds, rhythms and feel of Banda," said Nate Tschetter, Yamaha Electronic Keyboard Product Manager. "Utilizing the advanced tone generator of the PSR-S750 and PSR-S950 lets us add even more expressive capabilities to this exciting pack."

This offering also has 96 multi pad banks with different horn phrases, drum accents and gritos that can be triggered as phrases or single notes in real time. New ensemble voices enable different combinations of Banda instruments to be played in unison, either as duets or a full band.

For a limited time - until September 30 - Yamaha will offer those who buy a PSR-S950, PSR-S750, PSR-S650 or Tyros 4 keyboard with a Yamaha Arranger Workstation Survival Kit a free Mexican Banda Expansion Pack or other Voice and Style Expansion Pack (VSE) for PSR models, or Premium Pack for Tyros 4.

Pricing and Availability
The Mexican Banda Expansion Pack for the PSR-S950 and PSR-S750, as well as the version for the PSR-S650 will remain available free of charge at http://4wrd.it/BANDAPACKDOWNLOADthrough September 1, 2013. After that, the packs for the PSR-S950 and PSR-S750 will be available via YamahaMusicSoft.com for $99.99 MSRP.

For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit http://4wrd.it/YAMAHAUSA.

SOURCE  Yamaha Corporation of America

Yamaha Corporation of America

CONTACT: Mark Anderson/Yamaha Corporation of America, (714) 522-9011, manderson@yamaha.com; or Doug Wright/Giles Communications, (914) 798-7126, dwright@giles.com

Web Site: http://YamahaMusicSoft.com

The AIRMALL® at BWI Marshall Offers Travelers a Cocktail with a View with Opening of Sky Azure

-- Contemporary Cocktail Lounge Now Open in Airport's Renovated Observation Gallery --

BALTIMORE, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AIRMALL® USA,the leading airport concessions developer in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall), is pleased to announce that Sky Azure (800 sq. ft.), a contemporary new cocktail and tapas lounge, is now open to travelers. Offering sweeping views of the airfield, Sky Azure is located pre-security in the airport's recently renovated second-level Observation Gallery adjacent to the new BC checkpoint.

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"Sky Azure is a sophisticated new lounge where travelers can relax and enjoy a bite and a cocktail while watching planes arrive and depart on the airfield," said Brett Kelly, vice president of AIRMALL Maryland. "Since Sky Azure is located pre-security, we anticipate it will become a destination for travelers and locals alike who come to enjoy the exceptional views and unique vibe."

Sky Azure offers an extensive drink menu, including a selection of classic cocktails such as martinis and an old fashioned. Travelers can also sip on the bar's specialty handcrafted cocktails, including a cinnamon blood orange margarita. The bar menu also includes a wide variety of craft beers and a selection of wines from around the world, which are available by the glass or bottle.

Hungry travelers will appreciate the lounge's selection of seasonally inspired small plates and snacks, including tuna tartare tacos, edamame hummus, ceviche, and roast beef crostini.  Those looking for a sweet treat can enjoy raspberry crème brulee cheesecake, carrot cake or a selection of dessert drinks like almond crème martini or Irish coffee.

"Sky Azure, with its open design and curved bar, fits beautifully in the updated Observation Gallery," said Paul J. Wiedefeld, BWI Marshall Airport CEO.  "From a chic setting and outstanding airfield views to its exceptional cocktail and tapas menu, Sky Azure elevates airport dining to a new level."

For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmallusa.com.   

About AIRMALL® USA
AIRMALL® USA is the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage operations at Pittsburgh International Airport, Boston Logan International Airport (terminals B and E), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.  The leading airport concessions model in North America, AIRMALL USA continues to boast among the highest per-passenger spends on the continent and consistently receives accolades for innovation and customer service.  For more information on AIRMALL USA, visit http://www.airmallusa.com. 

Contact: Jeff Donaldson
For AIRMALL USA
412-642-7700
jeff.donaldson@elias-savion.com

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NADA MarketValues App Now Available in Google Play

Download the app today and receive the first 30 days free

McLEAN, Va., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NADA MarketValues, a mobile app designed for dealers to make informed pricing decisions on used cars and light trucks at auction, is now available for Android devices on Google Play.

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"We're excited to build on our success with NADA MarketValues for iPhone and iPad by expanding the app to Android users," said Mike Stanton, vice president and chief operating officer of the NADA Used Car Guide.

The app, which was launched earlier this year, provides subscribers with unlimited lookups by VIN scan or by make and model. A continuous Internet connection is not required.

NADA MarketValues provides dealers with three best-in-class options to help make buying and selling decisions:

    1. NADA Used Car Guide values, which includes weekly NADA auction values and
       monthly trade-in, loan and retail;
    2. AuctionNet values, the industry's top source for wholesale vehicle sales
       data; or
    3. Choose both NADA Used Car Guide and AuctionNet values.
NADA Used Car Guide values and AuctionNet values can be purchased separately for $50 per month or can be combined for $100 per month. The app also provides optional integrated access to Experian AutoCheck vehicle history reports, available with a separate subscription.

About the NADA Used Car Guide

Over an 80-year history, NADA Used Car Guide has earned its reputation as the leading provider of market-reflective vehicle valuation products, services and information to businesses throughout the U.S. and worldwide. NADA's editorial team collects and analyzes more than 1 million combined wholesale and retail automotive-related transaction prices per month. Its guidebooks, auction data, analysis and data solutions offer automotive, financial, insurance and government professionals the timely information and reliable solutions they need to make better business decisions. For more information, visit http://www.nada.com/b2b.

The NADA Story

NADA has been the voice of the dealer since 1917. That's when 30 auto dealers traveled to the nation's capital to convince Congress not to impose a luxury tax on the automobile. They successfully argued that the automobile is a necessity of American life, not a luxury. From that experience was born the National Automobile Dealers Association. Today, NADA represents nearly 16,000 new-car and -truck dealerships with more than 32,000 franchises, both domestic and international. For more information, visit http://www.nada.org.

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Introducing New Line of Mega, Long-Zoom KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras

2013 Launch of First KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras Will Continue Legacy of Preserving Life's Most Important Moments

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JK Imaging Ltd., the worldwide licensee for KODAK PIXPRO Digital Cameras and Devices, announced its first full line of KODAK PIXPRO branded digital cameras available to consumers this year. Building on over 120 years of Kodak's long-standing legacy, the new KODAK PIXPRO line continues to provide some of the most advanced long-zoom technology and easy to use features available, answering the need to preserve life's special occasions and memories for generations to come.

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The new KODAK PIXPRO line will offer savvy consumers a variety of feature-rich, long-zoom cameras at highly attractive price points. Focusing on the popular and expanding bridge camera category, KODAK PIXPRO Astro Zoom Camera models are aimed at a wide range of photo enthusiasts looking to invest in a more robust camera than traditional point and shoot models. The Astro Zoom offers cutting-edge technology with 25x to 52x optical zoom while offering consumers a far less expensive option to an entry-level DSLR style camera. In addition to offering some of the most powerful mega-zoom lenses available, the cameras boast 24 mm wide-angle lenses and a host of manual settings and features for customizing camera settings and exploring the art of photography.

The new KODAK PIXPRO Astro Zoom Camera line is centered on the flagship AZ521. This model offers a powerful 52x optical zoom for under $300 (MSRP $299.99), in addition to a 24 mm wide-angle lens; 1080p HD Video; 3.0" 460K LCD; optical image stabilization (OIS) and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The balance of Astro Zoom models offer a range of affordable price points, including the AZ251 (25x), AZ361 (36x), AZ362 (36x CMOS), AZ501 (50x) and AZ522 (52x CMOS with Electronic View Finder), priced respectively from $179.99 - $349.99 (MSRP).

In addition to the Astro Zoom bridge category, the KODAK PIXPRO line will include two waterproof 1080p HD video devices for consumers who want to capture all of life's adventures in pristine clarity. The compact, waterproof KODAK PIXPRO SPZ1 Digital Camcorder ($139.99 MSRP) and KODAK PIXPRO SP1 Digital Action Cam ($169.99 - $199.99 MSRP) answer the need for rugged, all weather, go anywhere camcorders for extreme sports enthusiasts to vacationers taking in the scenery from their beach towels and sand.

The KODAK PIXPRO Friendly Zoom line of point-and-shoot digital cameras is also available with the entry level FZ41, FZ51 and FZ151 for customers who still want an affordable, quality, point-and-shoot compact camera ranging from $89.99 - $129.99 (MSRP).

As the long-zoom digital camera demand continues to grow, JK Imaging, Ltd. is continuing to drive innovation and value, providing consumers with the technology and products that help them capture and preserve life's most precious memories. The KODAK PIXPRO Camera line is a testament to continuing to engage and spark people of all ages to share their creative impulse, capture memories for a lifetime and tell their story.

For more information and product availability, please visit: http://kodakcamera.jkiltd.com

About JK Imaging, Ltd.

JK Imaging, Ltd. is a privately held company headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional sales offices worldwide. The executive team is comprised of experienced sales and marketing officers with extensive backgrounds in digital imaging and global distribution. JK Imaging, Ltd. services North America, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, visit http://www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com

©2013 JK Imaging Ltd. The Kodak trademark and trade dress are used under license from Eastman Kodak Company.

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CONTACT: Caitlin Collins, Emanate PR, Caitlin.Collins@Emanatepr.com, 212-805-8030

Web Site: http://www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com

CloudByte Announces Channel Partner Program

SAN FRANCISCO, California, August 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

         Company to Demonstrate Software-Based Storage Solution at VMworld U.S. 2013;

                        CRN Names CloudByte a 2013 Emerging Vendor

    VMWORLD 2013

    CloudByte [http://www.cloudbyte.com ], the first company to guarantee quality of
service (QoS) to every application from a shared storage platform, announced today details
of its channel partner program, which targets value-added resellers, system integrators,
as well as hardware manufacturers and IT solution vendors. With this program, CloudByte
offers its partners the opportunity to build leading-edge storage solutions by simply
installing the ElastiStor software on the industry-standard hardware of their choice.
CloudByte allows its customers to confidently move more applications to shared storage and
cloud environments by offering guaranteed performance and simplified management at a
fraction of the cost with its software-defined and software-only storage solution.
CloudByte will demonstrate ElastiStor and its seamless integration with virtualization
platforms in the New Innovator Pavilion at VMworld U.S. 2013, Booth 2035, San Francisco,
California, August 25-29, 2013.

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    CloudByte has been recently named a 2013 Emerging Vendor
[http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/storage/240159850/emerging-vendors-2013-storage-vendors.htm?pgno=9 ]
by UBM Tech Channel's CRN Magazine. The annual list highlights hot tech startups
making an impact on the channel and an impression on the tech industry as a whole.

    "Our customers look for value in the technology solutions we provide, including
reasonable cost, guaranteed performance, scalability, and ease of use," said Prasanna Ram,
CEO of Kryptos Networks. "As a software solution, CloudByte ElastiStor offers the
flexibility of SATA, SAS and SSD hardware, as well as NFS, CIFS, FC and iSCSI protocols.
This is very appealing to us, because they provide the software and we can build solutions
based on our customers' requirements by installing the software on a wide range of
industry-standard servers. We were also very impressed with the easy-to-use web-based
console that helps provision, monitor and manage storage for our customers' environments."

    "DataON Storage is honored to be selected as a technology partner of CloudByte. We are
now positioned to provide a high-density cluster-in-a-box hardware platform to the growing
Cloudbyte channel partner network," said Trenton Baker, vice president of business
development at DataON. "By designing a turnkey high-availability clustered platform,
DataON enables the ElastiStor shared storage solution to be easily deployed to solve
customers' storage challenges in scaling predictable performance, which is key in
virtualized environments."

    "We are now offering our channel partners a rewarding program and are looking forward
to sharing our resources and expertise with them in order to expand their presence in the
respective markets and support their customers," said Greg Goelz, chief executive officer
of CloudByte. "CloudByte is providing a software solution, which coupled with the hardware
of choice, the expertise and connections of the channel is very appealing to enterprise
customers, offering the flexibility and scale they need without giving up performance and
high-end enterprise features."

    Through the new channel partner program, CloudByte is helping its partners with
customer outreach, sales conversion and enterprise-class support to drive revenue growth
together. Benefits of becoming a CloudByte channel partner include:

       
        - Two levels of resellers (Preferred and Premier) with generous discounts
        - Qualified sales lead generation and lead distribution to partners
        - Joint marketing and selling with the CloudByte team
        - Sales training and access to dedicated CloudByte sales representatives
        - Opportunity protection and through deal registration
        - Referral fees for non-reseller partners
        - 24X7 access to the CloudByte partner website with useful tools, information,
          as well as case entry and management
        - Ongoing web-based and onsite training

    CloudByte ElastiStor has been verified to work with leading technology platforms,
including VMware vSphere, Citrix XenServer, and Citrix CloudPlatform, and is now
integrated with OpenStack block storage Cinder. A free perpetual license of the CloudByte
full-featured storage software for up to 4 TB of storage is available. The software can be
downloaded at http://cloudbyte.com/free-trial.

    About CloudByte

    CloudByte is an award-winning software-defined storage company that offers guaranteed
quality of service (QoS) to every application from a shared storage platform, allowing
cloud service providers and enterprises building private clouds to easily host performance
applications in the cloud. With CloudByte's on-demand performance management, cloud
environments can easily scale to thousands of applications while economically guaranteeing
performance for each application. Established in 2011 by technology executives from
companies such as HP, IBM, NetApp, and Novell, CloudByte is backed by Fidelity Worldwide
Investment, Nexus Venture Partners and Kae Capital. For more information, go to
http://www.cloudbyte.com, http://www.facebook.com/cloudbyte, or
http://www.twitter.com/cloudbyteinc.

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Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are property of their respective owners.

       
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GDC Europe 2013 Sees Record Breaking Attendance With Nearly 2,250 Game Professionals Across 56 Countries

Next Year GDC Europe Will Return to Cologne, Germany, Aug. 11-13, 2014

BERLIN, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 Game Developers Conference(TM) Europe (GDC Europe) closed Wed, Aug. 21 after another successful year. Approximately 2,250 attendees across at least 56 countries enjoyed the conference and exhibits, setting an attendance record for the annual show.  Produced by UBM Tech Game Network, organizers of the industry-leading Game Developers Conference® series, GDC Europe is the continent's leading game development event for industry professionals.  Organizers have revealed that the conference will return to Cologne, Germany on Aug. 11-13, 2014, and is once again co-located with gamescom, the leading European interactive entertainment consumer trade show, set to take place Aug. 13-17, 2014.

In its fifth year, GDC Europe 2013 welcomed close to 130 national and international speakers and more than 75 exhibitors and sponsors. The conference featured more than 90 lectures and panels on the best practices in game development across five Main Conference tracks (Business, Marketing & Management, Design, Production, Programming and Visual Arts) and three summits (Free to Play Design & Business Summit, Smartphone and Tablet Games Summit and Independent Games Summit).  VIP and All Access pass holders to GDC Europe and those with GDC Vault subscriptions will be able to access the video, audio and presentation recordings in the coming weeks.

"We were thrilled to see the bustling exhibit floor and receive such positive feedback about the valuable talks and networking opportunities at GDC Europe this year," said Meggan Scavio, general manager of Game Developer Conference events.  "We deeply appreciate the support of our exceptional roster of international speakers and the guidance of our celebrated advisory board members. And we're already excited about next year!"

Hot topics included virtual reality games, cinematic game experiences, next gen consoles and the definition of next generation game development. International challenges and opportunities, publishing and marketing in mobile games, free to play and community management were also popular themes.

There were many talks that the attendees buzzed about on-site and on social media, including: Oculus VR co-founders Palmer Luckey and Nate Mitchell discussing a path forward for better VR games; Ubisoft's Far Cry 3 director Patrick Plourde's debut of the new JRPG title Child of Light, in development by a small team; Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls developer David Cage's compelling talk on the future of cinematic games and why developers must learn from the film industry; celebrated industry vet Don Daglow's talk about next gen challenges and how to think beyond graphics; and Microsoft's Kevin Perry's talk about designing monetization for Age of Empires Online.

For additional information on GDC Europe, please visit http://www.gdceurope.com.  Official photos from the conference can be downloaded from the GDC Flickr account, http://www.flickr.com/photos/officialgdc/ and for coverage from the event coverage visit Gamasutra http://www.gamasutra.com/content/gdceurope-2013.

About the UBM Tech Game Network 
A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the UBM Tech Game Network offers market-defining content, and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online, event and research products and services. These include the Game Developers Conference®, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com and network of sites, the Game Advertising Online ad network, the App Developers Conference(TM), the Game Developers Conference® Next, the Game Developers Conference(TM) Europe, the Game Developers Conference(TM) China, the Game Career Seminars and GameCareerGuide.com, the Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards. Visit: http://www.jointhegamenetwork.com

About UBM Tech
UBM Tech, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM Tech produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM Tech's communities and information resources monthly. UBM Tech brands includes: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM Tech is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.  Visit: tech.ubm.com 

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OfficeMax Delivers Tech 'Peace of Mind' with Expanded Security, Support, Cloud Storage and Data Recovery Services

Suite of Tech Services and Solutions - Including First Nationwide In-Store Data Crash Recovery - Provide Businesses and Consumers with Technology Optimization and Security

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax(®) Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leading provider of office supplies, technology and services, today announced it is expanding its technology security, support, cloud storage and data recovery services and products to provide businesses and consumers with peace of mind that they are getting the most out of their laptops and tablets. The move also makes OfficeMax the only national retailer to offer fast in-store data recovery from internal hard drives, from PCs, Apple(®) devices and USB drives.

"As technology and tech security needs become increasingly complex, our customers are telling us they want more from us than just PCs and tablets - they're also looking to us to be their service partner in providing setup, maintenance, repair and security solutions for their work and personal needs," said Kim Feil, OfficeMax executive vice president, chief marketing and strategy officer.

"Our new OfficeMax Services data recovery and IT support services, combined with our expanded selection of security and cloud storage products, promises to provide business customers and consumers with complete solutions across the technology lifecycle," adds Ron Lalla, executive vice president, chief merchandising officer at OfficeMax.

Few things are more frustrating than a crashed hard drive. OfficeMax Data Services offers the first nation-wide, in-store internal hard drive data recovery to help retrieve your data back in as little as 24 hours. Trained OfficeMax associates also provide free diagnostic testing to determine if your data is retrievable. Approximately 90 percent of internal hard drives serviced in OfficeMax stores have been recovered(1), and those that can't will be shipped for advanced recovery services. 

Prefer to upgrade or discard a hard drive? OfficeMax Data Services also provides fast in-store data transfer of files from old to new devices, and in-store data eradication from old PCs, Apple devices and USB drives so you can recycle your old hard drive with confidence.

New On-Call Tech Support available through OfficeMax Services provides direct 24/7 personalized computer support and proactive maintenance from trained experts for workstation and peripheral IT -- covering computers, laptops and tablets - for a low monthly cost.

LoJack(®) for Laptops, available at OfficeMax stores, helps secure the valuable data on your device from thieves and prying eyes, and LoJack's recovery team works with local law enforcement to track down and return your laptop. 

No matter what happens to your computer, Carbonite(®) Online Backup allows businesses and consumers a secure way to store data offsite to the cloud - and retrieve it - from any Internet-connected device including smartphones. Trained OfficeMax store associates are available to help small businesses and home consumers select a Carbonite Online Backup package that best suits their digital needs.

OfficeMax Services Help Take Your Business to the Next Level
OfficeMax offers a wide range of services to help present your business professionally. Whether establishing a business online, accessing temporary office spaces, utilizing IT services or creating promotional materials, trained OfficeMax associates can help you do your best work.

About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leading provider of products, solutions and services for the workplace, whether for business or at home.  The OfficeMax mission is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our customers to work better.  The company provides office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and furniture to businesses and consumers.  OfficeMax consumers and business customers are served by approximately 29,000 associates through OfficeMax.com; OfficeMaxWorkplace.com and Reliable.com; more than 900 stores in the U.S. and Mexico; and direct sales and catalogs. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside(®) Certification by the Ethisphere Institute.  To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX.  For more information, visit http://www.OfficeMax.com.

All trademarks, service marks and trade names of OfficeMax Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) Based on hard drives brought to OfficeMax stores whose data have been recovered.

OfficeMax Media Contact
Nicole Miller
630.864.6069

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OfficeMax Incorporated

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WD® Expands WD Arkeia(TM) Network Backup Appliance Line

Two Ultra-Compact Desktop Models Deliver Ideal Backup Solution for Any Small or Branch Office

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and world leader in digital storage solutions, today announced two ultra-compact backup appliances: the WD Arkeia(TM) DA1300 and DA2300, which offer small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) all-in-one backup and disaster recovery solutions.

"An increasing number of SMBs are seeing the value in appliance-based solutions and WD is focused on delivering smart, simple software bundled with purpose-built hardware to effectively serve this thriving segment," said Bill Evans, general manager of WD's SMB business unit. "The new WD Arkeia DA1300 and DA2300 network backup appliances provide a fast, easy-to-use and affordable desktop solution for SMB customers to protect their data within any office environment."

WD Arkeia DA1300, DA2300 Features

Bundled with the award-winning WD Arkeia v10.1 software, these new appliances come with an unlimited numbers of file/folder backup agents on any of over 200 distinct platform types (for example, Windows, Linux(®), Mac(®), AIX(®), HP-UX, Solaris(®), Novell(®), BSD)  The software also offers optional specialized agents for hot backups of important applications and databases. WD Arkeia uses an advanced, patented technology called Progressive Deduplication(TM) that reduces storage volume and delivers faster backups. The new WD Arkeia DA1300 and DA2300 backup appliances integrate the Intel(®) Atom(TM) dual-core processor and the Intel(®) Xeon(®) processors, respectively.  As with the WD Arkeia's top-end rack-mounted appliances, the DA2300 uses SSD to maximize backup and data recovery performance.

    --  Ultra-Compact Form Factor: The new cube designs for both models measure
        8.1" x 6.3" x 8.8" and are among the smallest in the industry and can be
        easily deployed on any desktop.
    --  Storage Reliability & Capacity: The entry-level DA1300 features WD
        Red(TM) NAS hard drives for more affordable NAS storage. The DA2300
        features enterprise-class WD Se(TM) hard drives for maximum data
        integrity.  Raw storage capacity ranges from 4 TB to 8 TB for the DA1300
        and 8 TB to 16 TB for the DA2300.  Both appliances are field upgradable,
        and disks are configured in RAID-1.
    --  Increased Backup and Recovery Speed: WD Arkeia's patented Progressive
        Deduplication technology accelerates backups by compressing data at
        source computers before transfer over local area networks (LANs) or wide
        area networks (WANs).
    --  Improved Ease of Use: Both the DA1300 and DA2300 are preloaded with
        version 10.1 of WD Arkeia software, which includes an on-boarding wizard
        to streamline the appliance setup process.
    --  Integrated LCD Display: The integrated LCD display communicates status
        and critical alert information quickly and easily to the user.
    --  Simplified Tape-free, Offsite Storage: WD Arkeia v10.1 software extends
        support for hybrid cloud backup capabilities to the full line of WD
        Arkeia appliances. "Seed and feed" capabilities allow administrators to
        supplement network replication of backup sets offsite by using
        USB-connected hard drives to transfer initial and large backup sets and
        also to size WAN bandwidth for the replication of nightly incremental
        backups.
    --  Limited Warranty & Support: Both appliances bundle one-year Bronze level
        support which includes a limited hardware warranty,  software updates
        and technical support.
Pricing and Availability

The WD Arkeia DA1300 will be available in late September, and the DA2300 model will be available later in the Fall. Both appliances will be available through select DMRs and WD-authorized value-added resellers (VARs) in the US, Canada and Europe. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, including hardware and software, starts at $3,490 USD for the 4 TB DA1300 model.

About WD Arkeia Software and Appliances

WD Arkeia backup appliances are fast, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for data backup and disaster recovery. The award-winning WD Arkeia solutions safeguard more than 100,000 networks for 7,000 customers in 70 countries.

About WD

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

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

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the expected availability for the WD Arkeia DA1300 and DA2300 network backup appliances in the US, Canada, and Europe. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, demand, global economic or political conditions and or other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries; WD Arkeia is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or both. AIX is a registered trademark of IBM in the United States. Solaris is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Novell is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries. BSD is a registered trademark of UUnet Technologies, Inc.

Intel and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. Please go to http://support.wdc.com for limited warranty details.

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CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Public Relations, 949.672.7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WDC Investor Relations, 949.672.7834, robert.blair@wdc.com

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

Perfect World to Launch Open Beta Testing for 3D Fantasy MMORPG "Holy King" on September 10

BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, today announced it will launch open beta testing for its 3D fantasy MMORPG, "Holy King," on September 10, 2013.

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"Holy King" is Perfect World's new 3D MMORPG adapted from the popular online novel of the same Chinese name.  Running on Perfect World's proprietary "Echo" game engine, the game features a fantasy setting and fierce battles.  The dazzling graphics coupled with diverse refreshing gameplay deliver a delightful gaming experience to players in an immersive fantasy world, where they can enjoy the special combination of mysterious fantasy scenery and exciting battles.

Mr. Robert Xiao, Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World commented, "Since our inception, Perfect World has been dedicated to providing players with a wide range of high-quality game products that cater to their different tastes and various interests.  As a fantasy online game, 'Holy King' blends various elements that again demonstrate our commitment to developing proprietary high-quality titles.  We are very excited about the upcoming debut of 'Holy King' and hope the game's appealing content can bring an unforgettable game world for our players."

About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com)

Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator based in China.  Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary game engines and game development platforms.  Perfect World's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable it to frequently and promptly introduce popular games designed to cater changing customer preferences and market trends.  Perfect World's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi," "Pocketpet Journey West," "Battle of the Immortals," "Fantasy Zhu Xian," "Forsaken World," "Dragon Excalibur," "Empire of the Immortals," "Return of the Condor Heroes," "Saint Seiya Online" and "Swordsman Online;" an online casual game: "Hot Dance Party;" and a number of web games and mobile games.  While a majority of the revenues are generated in China, Perfect World operates its games in North America, Europe, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia through its own subsidiaries.  Perfect World's games have also been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories.  Perfect World intends to continue to explore new and innovative business models and is committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements.  These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements.  Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, Perfect World's limited operating history, its ability to develop and operate new games that are commercially successful, the growth of the online game market and the continuing market acceptance of its games and in-game items in China and elsewhere, its ability to protect intellectual property rights, its ability to respond to competitive pressure, its ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere.  Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F.  Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact

Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien Wang - Vice President, Capital Market & Corporate Communications   
Joanne Deng - Associate Investor Relations Director   
Tel: +86-10-5780-5700   
Fax: +86-10-5780-5713
Email: ir@pwrd.com
http://www.pwrd.com

Christensen Investor Relations 
Patty Bruner
Tel: +1-480-614-3036
Fax: +1-480-614-3033 
Email: pbruner@christensenir.com

Jung Chang
Tel: +852-2117-0861
Fax: +852-2117-0869
Email: jchang@christensenir.com

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Sound United Expands Audio Presence Into Europe With Debut at IFA 2013

BERLIN, August 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Sound United [http://www.soundunited.com ], parent company to Polk Audio, Definitive
Technology and BOOM is expanding its international distribution and will be participating
for the first time at the IFA Global Press Conference in Berlin. The Sound United family
of audio brands includes Definitive Technology [http://definitivetech.com ], a 25-year
veteran in the high-end home audio space; Polk [http://www.polkaudio.com ] audio, the
largest US loudspeaker manufacturer ; and BOOM [http://boommovement.com ], a personal
audio brand targeting the youth action-sports consumer. Sound United will be located in
Hall 3.2/205, showcasing a wide range of products for audiophiles, movie lovers and
gamers.

    Each brand will bring a strong presence to IFA's global audience, demoing key products
and new innovations that highlight the brand's distinctive personality and reflect the
company's overall commitment to providing an unmatched sound experience and superior
quality.

    "The Sound United portfolio is built on decades of audio engineering expertise and
deep-rooted category understanding," said Kevin Duffy, president of Sound United. "Each
brand delivers a unique listening experience to address the needs, expectations and
lifestyle of different consumers and IFA is the perfect platform to introduce our products
to an international audience of consumers."

    Definitive Technology's highly-refined, purposeful aesthetic will be on display
through an array of products including the Sound Cylinder
[http://www.definitivetech.com/products/sound-cylinder ] Bluetooth speaker and SoloCinema
Studio sound bar, all of which provide discriminating sound enthusiasts with a
multidimensional, high-fidelity listening experience.

    Polk will deliver a transformative audio experience via its crafted products which
marry a timeless era of music and modern approach to entertainment. On hand at IFA, will
be the Polk Heritage Collection of headphones and wireless speakers. They boast a vintage
aesthetic that make the products instant classics in their category. Polk will also
display its recently-announced products for the Microsoft Xbox One and Xbox 360
partnership available this fall. Designed in collaboration with Microsoft and
custom-engineered to immerse gamers in the virtual worlds, products include the N1 sound
bar [http://www.polkaudio.com/products/n1 ] for Xbox One, 4 Shot headphones for Xbox One
[http://www.polkaudio.com/products/n1 ], and the Melee headphones for Xbox 360
[http://www.polkaudio.com/products/melee ].

    Rounding out Sound United's presence at IFA will be products from BOOM - a brand
committed to developing products for the culture of renegades, from extreme sports
fanatics to underground musicians. The Urchin
[http://shop.boommovement.com/product_info.php/products_id/14/osCsid/v10g22o3r7ou4gvcn6ksfpu0s6 ]
Bluetooth speaker and Rogue
[http://shop.boommovement.com/product_info.php/products_id/20 ] headphones feature rugged,
ready for anything (r4A) designs that are ready to deliver quality audio at a moment's
notice and designed for listeners who prefer an in-the-moment solution.

    For more information, please visit http://www.soundunited.com or stop by Hall
3.2/205 during IFA to check out all that Sound United have to offer.

       
        For International Press Inquiries:
        Good Relations MMK
        Baerbel_Pinkernell@mmk-pr.de
        Phone +49(0)40-31804-114

        For U.S. Press Inquiries:
        Formula
        soundunited@formulapr.com
        +1-619-234-0345

Sound United

Newest Toshiba 2-Channel Brushed DC Motor Driver IC Supports High Voltages and Currents Required by Industrial and Office Automation Equipment Under Continuous Operation

Range of Package Sizes and Reliability Features Make Device Ideal Choice for a Wide Variety of Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced the newest addition to the company's motor driver family, the TB67H400A. The new device is a 2-channel motor driver IC supporting the high voltage and current requirements of brushed DC motors in industrial and office automation (OA) equipment under continuous operation. Package and reliability features of the TB67H400A improve operation for a variety of applications such as home appliances, ATMs, banknote recognition equipment, amusement park machines and office automation equipment.

"Continuous operation requires industrial and OA equipment that have reliable thermal management or there will be system failure," says Andrew Burt, vice president of the Analog and Imaging Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "In addition, these systems need to be quiet, low energy and as efficient as possible. Toshiba is creating a large portfolio of motor control drivers that satisfy these requirements for many different classes of motors in industrial and OA equipment."

TAEC leveraged its latest high-voltage analog process in the design of the TB67H400A. The device realizes a 50V maximum rating and low-on resistance of 0.5 ohm (maximum, sum of the upper and lower side MOSFETs) during motor drive output, thereby creating a maximum operating current of 3.0A (4.0A rated), per channel, for a 2-channel drive. Toshiba's unique parallel channel control function (high-current mode) delivers a 6.0A maximum operating current (8.0A rated) when 2-channel outputs are used as a 1-channel driver.

The driver IC is available in a four package line-up to address various customer requirements. A thermally efficient ZIP package improves power dissipation for applications that need a continuous motor drive at high current. Small QFN and HTSSOP packages enable downsizing of equipment and reduction of material costs. An HSOP package allows flow soldering on a paper phenolic board which helps reduce cost of printed circuit board development. 

The TB67H400A integrates abnormality detection functions for high reliability. The IC includes a thermal shutdown circuit, over-current shutdown circuit, and under-voltage lockout circuit.

Pricing and Availability
Sample pricing for the TB67H400A is $2.40 (U.S.). Sample shipments begin today with mass production scheduled for October 2013.

About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fifth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2012 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, April, 2013). Toshiba Corporation was founded in 1875 and today has over 554 subsidiaries and affiliates, with 210,000 employees worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's "Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook." This information is available at http://www.toshiba.com/taec/support/techquestions/index.jspor from your TAEC representative.

    AGENCY CONTACT:             COMPANY CONTACT:

    Nancy Sheffield             Deborah Chalmers

    Acclaim Communications      Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

    Tel.: (408) 410-9928        Tel.: (408) 526-2454

    nsheffield@acclaimcomms.com deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
SOURCE  Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec

Fax Consolidation is the Low Hanging Fruit of IT Cost Optimization

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, August 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Fenestrae Faxination Server 2013 makes fax machines obsolete

    With IT cost optimization still high on the agenda, many organizations overlook the
opportunity to save on their fax related IT cost. Mostly this is because many IT
departments are not aware of the widespread use of fax within key business processes.

    Contrary to popular believe, fax is still mission critical to many organizations.
Typical heavy users are international commerce and regulated industries such as
healthcare. A recent study at a mid-size hospital showed that they process over 300,000
faxes per annum.

    The bulk of this traffic is sent by traditional fax machines or early generation fax
servers. While fax machines are very inefficient and insecure, early generation fax
servers have very high IT maintenance cost. Because these departmental systems typically
operate outside the view of the IT department, the opportunity to save money is
overlooked.

    With 3rd generation fax servers such as Fenestrae Faxination Server 2013, it is now
possible to consolidate all companywide fax traffic into the data center and basically
make all fax machines and early generation fax servers obsolete. This reduces both IT and
compliancy cost.

    Over 1000 organizations in more than 40 countries, e.g. Vodafone, ING and the Royal
Bank of Scotland, already use Fenestrae Faxination Servers. With version 2013, which was
released today, customers can further reduce IT management cost.

    About Fenestrae(R)

    Fenestrae, founded in 1990, is a global provider of innovative solutions that help
organizations improve agility and reduce costs by eliminating paper from key business
processes. Fenestrae's suite of flagship products consists of Udocx(R) and the
Faxination(R) Server. The company has offices in The Netherlands (HQ), US, Germany, Spain
and Hong Kong. It serves over 1000 customers in more than 40 countries. Follow Fenestrae
on Twitter: http://twitter.com/fenestrae_news. http://www.fenestrae.com

    About Fenestrae Faxination(R) Server

    Fenestrae Faxination(R) Server is a highly scalable and secure on-premise fax solution
that enables customers to consolidate all their fax traffic in their data center. With
out-of-the-box integration with email systems, enterprise applications and multifunction
printers it completely eliminates the need for fax machines and the manual processing of
faxes.

       
        NOTES FOR EDITORS
        Press Contact
        Fenestrae B.V.
        Mirjam Scholtes, Manager Public Relations
        Phone: (+31)70-30-15-100
        Fax: (+31)70-30-15-151
        Mobile: (+31)6-51-575880
        Email: mirjams@fenestrae.com
        http://www.fenestrae.com

Fenestrae B.V.

AUO Showcases Next-generation UHD 4K Wide Color Gamut TV Panels

Ultra high resolution , innovative value-added applications and integrated touch solutions all on display at Touch Taiwan 2013

HSINCHU, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), the world's leading provider of optoelectronic solutions, today announced its participation in Touch Taiwan 2013 (International Touch Panel and Optical Film Exhibition 2013) from August 28 to 30. With "Picture the Future with Innovation" being the theme, AUO will showcase a variety of ultra high resolution, innovative value-added display applications, and high efficiency integrated touch solutions to unveil a touch of the future with cutting edge display technologies. In terms of high-end TV applications, AUO will showcase 65 and 55-inch UHD 4K Wide Color Gamut TV Panels offering ultra high resolution, fine and stereoscopic images.

Highlights at Touch Taiwan 2013 also include: the world's largest(*) 6.5-inch Full HD OGS Touch Panel for smartphone; 55-inch Super Slim Dual Side Display on its debut; 5 to 6.5-inch large-sized smartphone displays with HD720 and Full HD ultra high resolution; ultra slim, ultra high resolution and flexible AMOLED smartphone displays; Embedded Touch Panel (eTP) offering standardized integrated touch solutions for touch-enabled notebook PCs; a series of ultra slim and high resolution displays for tablet applications.

Next-generation UHD 4K Wide Color Gamut TV Panels

AUO has successfully developed UHD 4K technology and will demonstrate 65 and 55-inch next-generation UHD 4K Wide Color Gamut TV Panels, which are equipped with Wide Color Gamut (WCG) technology with saturation of over 100% NTSC. The panels feature Ultra HD resolution of 3840x2160 with 120Hz frame rate, and boast true colors with 3D-like effect to offer exquisitely fine images that transform viewers' experiences.

High saturation displays for professional monitors

AUO's 27-inch Adobe RGB High Color Monitor Display, intended for professional graphic designs and image processing, has a high resolution of 2560x1440. Its 100% Adobe RGB presents colors in their most delicate, lifelike manner, with nearly no color difference when compared with actual print. Users can examine more accurately the colors and details of their works on monitor screens.

Integrated Super Slim Dual Side Display for diverse applications

The 55-inch Full HD Super Slim Dual Side Display, demonstrated for the first time, has a module thickness that is 70% less than that of two conventional modules bundled together. The super slim design saves significant space. Separate images shown on both sides create more flexibility for information display in public. The display could be widely applied in public spaces such as shopping malls, retailers, airports, metro stations, banks and financial institutions, museums and exhibition halls. AUO has proactively developed PIDs for fields as varied as business, education, and cultural and creative industries. Innovative technologies and total solutions are offered to create diverse and high value-added application opportunities.

Large-sized, ultra high resolution smartphone displays stretch image quality to new limits

Displays with application for smartphones have become larger in size, slimmer in figure and higher in resolution. AUO will showcase 6.5-inch Full HD OGS Touch Panel, which is currently the world's largest(*) Full HD smartphone display commercially available. The display is equipped with AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle) technology and has color saturation as high as 100% NTSC. The super narrow border design allows the screen to appear at its largest in the cellphone's display area to deliver the ultimate visual and entertainment experience, fulfilling users' ultimate desires for high-end mobile devices. In addition, 5 and 5.7-inch HD720 and Full HD ultra high resolution displays will also be exhibited.

Technology of 4.3-inch Ultra High Resolution Full HD Panel with 512 PPI (pixel per pitch) will also be demonstrated, reaching saturation as high as 95% NTSC. High aperture ratio, super narrow border and AHVA technologies altogether raise resolution significantly and reduce around 40% of power consumption when compared with conventional designs.

Complete line of eTP to enhance production efficiency

AUO combines leading TFT-LCD technology with OGS (One Glass Solution) to develop the all new integrated eTP solution that includes touch panels from 11.6, 14 to 15.6 inches. The brand new design easily achieves edge-to-edge like system outlook or narrow bezels for touch-enabled notebook PCs. In addition, eTP's ultra slim touch module, high transmission and standardized specifications effectively increase production rate and cost efficiency due to streamlined integration. AUO's eTP is the best choice for customers seeking integrated touch solutions.

Ultra slim and high resolution displays for tablet applications

In terms of tablet applications, AUO will exhibit 7 and 8-inch AHVA High Resolution Displays for tablets, with a high resolution of 1920x1200. WCG technology on 10.1-inch tablet display will also be on showcased. Its 95% NTSC high color saturation and AHVA design enable users to obtain equally clear views from different angles. AUO will also introduce ultra-slim high resolution 10.1-inch panel technology, in which Oxide TFT is used to achieve a high resolution of 2560x1600, delicately displaying the fineness and details of images. The technology achieves 12% more transmittance, a mere 1.5mm panel thickness, and saves still more power, leading the trend for ultra slim mobile devices with high resolution.

Ultra high resolution, slim and flexible AMOLED technologies

AUO's next-generation AMOLED technologies will also make appearance during the show. In terms of smartphone applications, both AUO's 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display with the world's highest resolution(*) and 5-inch HD720 display employ the Company's enhanced pixel designs. As a result, the 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display successfully overcomes challenges posed by fine shadow mask and reaches resolution as high as 443ppi.

AUO will also demonstrate 4.3-inch Flexible AMOLED technology, which adopts plastic substrate and thin film encapsulation to devise a flexible and ultra slim AMOLED panel with thickness of only 0.2mm. In the future, the technology could be applied to smart mobile devices to create a highly satisfactory and revolutionary experience for consumers.

During Touch Taiwan, AUO President Mr. Paul Peng will speak as the Chairman of the Taiwan Display Union Association to deliver a speech titled "Displays Show the Way to New Lifestyles" on Aug. 29 in the FPD International Taiwan 2013 Seminar. Dr. Frank Ko, AUO Vice President of Technology & Strategic Development Office, will also share his views and speak on the title of "Eyeing the Future: Changes & Innovations of the Display Industry". You are cordially invited to witness AUO's diverse advanced display technologies and applications at Touch Taiwan 2013!

* Based on the available market research information as of August 26, 2013.

AUO photos can be downloaded at the Company's website:

http://auo.com/?sn=479&lang=en-US

Any use of photographs must cite the source thereof is from AU Optronics Corporation.

ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is one of the world's leading providers of optoelectronic solutions. AUO offers a full range of panel sizes and comprehensive applications ranging from 1.5 inches to 65 inches. Based on its profound R&D and manufacturing experience, AUO continues to develop advanced display technologies of the next generation. AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in 2008. By building a vertically integrated high-efficiency solar value chain, AUO provides its customers with high-efficiency solar solutions. AUO now houses a staff of more than 45,000 employees, with global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, Czech and Slovakia. Additionally, AUO is the first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO has also been named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012. AUO generated NT$378.5 billion (US$ 13.03 billion) in sales revenue in 2012. For more information, please visit AUO.com.

* 2012 year end revenue converted at an exchange rate of NTD29.05 : USD 1.

Safe Harbour Notice

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements were based on our management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15th, 2013.

SOURCE AU Optronics Corp

AU Optronics Corp

Elitecore Brings Diameter Signaling Controller With Powerful New Features

MUMBAI, India and DUBAI, UAE, August 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Software-based approach and Virtualization technology to boost signaling capabilities

    Elitecore Technologies, the global provider of OSS/BSS, announces that its Diameter
Signaling Controller, EliteDSC, now comes with new features including a unique
software-based approach along with Virtualization technology to support flexibility,
scalability, low TCO and high availability needs of operators across 4G, LTE and IMS
networks.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130226/599701 )

    As compared to legacy hardware based solution , a software-based approach to Diameter
signaling ensures flexibility in integration through simple GUI-based configuration,
enabling operators to introduce software-level changes to create new features,
applications and use cases.

    Virtualization in EliteDSC maximizes hardware performance, improves manageability of
newer resources and adds scalability to operator's networks while creating new services
based on evolving subscriber needs. The virtualized Diameter engine does away with server
sprawl, reduces hardware & deployment costs, ensures disaster recovery & faster
provisioning which drastically saves on power consumption and prevents lock-in with
hardware vendors.

    Says Dhaval Vora, VP, Product Management, "Software-based approach and virtualization
is a far more effective way to manage the increasing number of signaling-hungry Services
compared to investing in new hardware and resources each time there is a network
expansion."

    EliteDSC is part of Elitecore's Core Session Management platform with a common
Diameter and RADIUS stack that enables easy integration processes for seamless
connectivity and efficient routing functions including relay, redirect, proxy and
translation features with intuitive administrative interface . The enhanced EliteDSC
version has extendible scripting module to facilitate interoperability across multiple
network devices from different vendors allowing operators to program and automate
policy-based configuration changes in network signaling. It also facilitates ease in SNMP
and WebService based integration which can extend O&M and EMS for configuration, security
ACL, reporting, planning, fault and performance management; thus improving overall
management and operational efficiency

    About Elitecore

    Elitecore Technologies is a Carlyle Group investee global IT product company providing
BSS along side packet core with flexibility of modular as well as pre-integrated
offerings. Elitecore offerings are compatible to large vendor ecosystem leading to CSP's
requirement of faster time to market and better TCO . Being a traditional IP solutions
player, Elitecore products are highly responsive to next-generation services, fulfilling
operator monetization needs across all access networks .

       
        Contact:
        L K Pathak
        AVP Corporate Communications
        M: +91-9925012059
        E : l.k.pathak@elitecore.com

    Photo:
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Skyera skyHawk Takes Flight at VMworld 2013

Company's solid-state storage system overcomes unique challenges of virtualized environments

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyera Inc., founded by an executive and engineering team with unsurpassed backgrounds in the solid-state, storage and networking arenas, will exhibit its skyHawk, an all-flash enterprise solid-state storage system, in booth 742 at VMworld 2013, August 25-29 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/LA26849LOGO)

Virtual environments present unique challenges to a traditional storage network in both capacity and congestion. Virtualized OS drives strain storage capacity and multiple virtual servers accessing the same physical storage layer dramatically randomize data storage IO and increase application response times, making it almost impossible to virtualize business-critical applications. Skyera's uniquely scalable enterprise solid-state storage solution eliminates storage performance bottlenecks allowing IT departments to virtualize even their organization's most-demanding applications.

Skyera's skyHawk series of enterprise solid-state storage systems has received industry acclaim as a visionary and innovative product line, substantiating Skyera's approach to mainstream enterprise solid-state storage. Its SeOS(TM) solid-state operating system combines hardware, storage and data management into a unified solution that provides top performance, cost and power consumption attributes.

"VMworld offers us the perfect venue to demonstrate how enterprises can benefit from implementing a skyHawk system as part of their overall virtual environment," said Radoslav Danilak, CEO and co-founder of Skyera. "In much the same way that virtualization offers companies an effective way to reduce IT expenses while boosting efficiency and agility, skyHawk is able to effectively meet ever-growing storage needs with a scalable solution that provides the low latency required to meet virtualized application response times while offering enhanced SSD endurance for the lowest TCO."

VMworld 2013 is the industry's largest virtualization and cloud computing event. With more than 300 unique breakout sessions and over 250 exhibitors, attendees will have unparalleled access to the knowledge and tools they need to master the new cloud landscape and transform their business. Those interested in learning more about VMworld can visit: http://www.vmworld.com

Follow Skyera:
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http://www.youtube.com/skyerainc

About Skyera
Skyera Inc. is a disruptive provider of enterprise solid-state storage systems designed to enable a large class of applications with extraordinarily high performance, exceptionally lower power consumption and cost effectiveness relative to existing enterprise storage systems. Founded by the executives who previously developed the world's most-advanced flash memory controller, Skyera is backed by key technology and financial partnerships designed to position it at the forefront of the hyper growth in the solid-state storage sector. The company was chosen by Flash Memory Summit as a Best of Show award winner for 2012 in the category of Most Innovative Flash Memory Enterprise Business Application. For more information about the company, visit skyera.com.

CONTACT:
Mark Smith
JPR Communications
818-884-8282, ext. 22
marks@jprcom.com
Skype: jprmark

SOURCE  Skyera Inc.

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Web Site: http://skyera.com

KeyPoint Technologies Announces College-Themed Keyboards for Android

Show Your School Spirit with Customized Virtual Keyboards, University-Centric Texting Dictionaries and More

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyPoint Technologies - in joint development partnership with 2ThumbZ Entertainment, the leading provider of collegiate mobile applications - today announced the launch of their Spirit Keyboards, a one-of-a-kind line of college-themed smart keyboards for Android. Now university students, alumni and college sports fans can download highly advanced, fully functional smartphone keyboards showcasing the colors and logos of their favorite schools. With each keyboard, users also receive a specialized dictionary containing hundreds of unique words used on and around their campuses.

The College-themed Spirit Keyboards are based on the Adaptxt world-class prediction engine that uses artificial intelligence and algorithms, as well as specialized languages, to provide the most accurate word prediction available. Adaptxt also offers the greatest variety of industry dictionaries available today, including: legal, financial, medical and IT & Telecom - all available in multiple languages.

This combination of features allows users to message accurately with minimal keystrokes. With your Spirit Keyboard, school pride is always top of mind as you interact with all your apps, check email and text. Your school's specialized dictionary optimizes and personalizes your efforts even more.

"We used our expertise in languages and prediction to provide users with a powerful and intuitive messaging tool that can be highly customized," said Ronald Brown, Vice President of Marketing at KeyPoint Technologies. "Each Spirit Keyboard knows the 'insider' names of your favorite college athletes, local post-game bars and it even remembers your quirky game-day catchphrases."

"2ThumbZ is excited to be working with KeyPoint in bringing the Spirit Keyboards to market," says Andrew Fox, EVP, Business Development.  "This is truly a unique and innovative product that brings a new level of personalization to the Smartphone."

Spirit Keyboards are available for 31 leading universities featuring top NCAA football programs across the country, including Alabama, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Stanford.

Keyboard Features

    --  Graphically rich theme keyboards featuring school colors, logo and
        mascot
    --  Specialized dictionaries that include university specific jargon
    --  A share key to post messages to Facebook and Twitter directly from your
        keyboard
Adaptxt branded keyboards are available in 81 languages at the Google Play Store and 94 languages for OEM partners.

Pricing and Availability

Each college-themed Spirit Keyboard for Android is $2.99 and available for immediate download at the Google Play Store.

To download the app for your favorite school, visit one of the following links:

The University of Alabama
University of Arkansas
Auburn University
Clemson University
Duke University
University of Florida
Florida State University
The University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
The University of Iowa
Iowa State University
The University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
Louisiana State University
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
University of Missouri
The University of Nebraska
The University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
The Ohio State University
The University of Oklahoma
Penn State
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
Stanford University
The University of Tennessee
The University of Texas
Texas A&M University
West Virginia University
University of Wisconsin

About ADAPTXT, a KeyPoint Technologies Innovation

ADAPTXT dramatically improves people's ability to quickly input their ideas, words and commands into Android devices of all kinds. Using the latest advances in linguistic science and artificial intelligence to anticipate users' meaning, ADAPTXT's smart keyboard applications make human/machine interaction dramatically more enjoyable, personal and accurate. Developed by KeyPoint Technologies, Ltd., ADAPTXT branded keyboards represent the leading use of predictive computer input technology in the market today. Founded in 2004, KeyPoint Technologies is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, with additional offices in India, China, Japan and the U.S. The company is a trusted partner for OEMs, platform providers and developers. KeyPoint Technologies is privately owned.

More information can be found at http://www.keypoint-tech.com

For regular Adaptxt updates follow us at http://www.adaptxt.com

And Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Adaptxt

Adaptxt is a registered trademark of KeyPoint Technologies, Ltd. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:

Amanda Brandt

FortyThree, Inc.

831.401.3175

SOURCE  KeyPoint Technologies

KeyPoint Technologies

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

LiveBridge Makes Print Ads Go Live With Mobile

LONDON, August 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    LiveBridge is available as an extension to publishers' existing news apps, try it on
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    KnowledgeView Ltd is a UK-based company with headquarters in London and MENA regional
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ClickSoftware Added to Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms (MADP)

Also noted by Gartner as a Field Service Management Leader, ClickSoftware Brings a Full Development Studio, Enterprise-Focused Mobility and its ClickAppStore to Optimize Customer Experience and Mobile Worker Performance

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, August 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd [http://www.clicksoftware.com ]. (NasdaqGS: CKSW), the
leading provider of automated mobile workforce management and optimization solutions
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/solutions/index.asp ] for the service industry, has been
included by Gartner in its Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms
(MADP)[1].

    Gartner initially assessed over one hundred MADP vendors toward the published report,
in which ClickSoftware is included among the leading 22 vendors, with the company's appeal
of addressing service optimization requirements and being one of the first field service
management vendors to adopt HTML5.

    ClickSoftware is the only dedicated field service solution provider to appear in
Gartner's Magic Quadrants for both Mobile Application Development Platforms and Field
Service Management. ClickSoftware has appeared on Gartner's Field Service Management Magic
Quadrant since 2006[2], which has recognized ClickSoftware as a leader in 2011[3] and
2012[4]. While it offers out of the box ready to use products, its MADP platform enables
it to quickly respond to market needs for additional business functionality. ClickSoftware
has created and deployed products across the globe that cover the complete service chain
lifecycle, all of which are offered in the cloud or on premise.

    "We consider emergence into Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application
Development Platforms a significant milestone substantiating mobility as another growth
engine for both ClickSoftware and our customers," according to ClickSoftware's CEO and
Founder, Dr. Moshe BenBassat. "We believe this latest recognition, combined with our
service optimization solutions positions ClickSoftware to strengthen its leadership in
mobile workforce management by delivering even further improvements in customer care
quality and field force productivity," BenBassat added.

    Users of ClickSoftware's enterprise mobility
[http://www.clicksoftware.com/enterprise-mobility-software-solutions.htm ] benefit from
streamlined workflows replacing paper-based processes; including back office access to
knowledge and information (asset data, customer data, training videos), group
collaboration, and reporting tools. Customer experience is amplified by aiding the worker
with intelligent personal assistants (affectionately named ClickButlers) that anticipate
user needs, recommend actions, and execute them on the user's behalf to complete the job
efficiently the first time. When follow-up service is required, a user can immediately
book an appointment directly from the mobile device, and while still in front of the
customer. These device-agnostic applications also work when under "no reception"
conditions to fulfill a critical need of many business organizations.

    "Our self-sufficient mobile platform for enterprise mobility serves companies that
require a complete solution from one provider. Simultaneously, for enterprises which
standardize on one unified infrastructure for all of their mobile apps, including
marketing, finance, or other non-service workers; we have architected our business apps
for service workers on top of infrastructure layers from industry leaders, including IBM,
SAP, or Salesforce.com. In either case, every enterprise can benefit from the strength of
our focus on business applications that meet the demands of organizations with large scale
mobile workforces in mission critical field environments," continued BenBassat.

    Among the company's marquee mobility innovations, recent highlights include:

       
        - The launch of the enterprise app store, ClickAppStore
          [http://appstore.clicksoftware.com ]. The ClickAppStore makes it easy for
          organizations to deploy apps with minimal or no code development.
        - Enhancements to Mobility Studio
          [http://www.clicksoftware.com/mobility-studio.htm ] enable download of ready-to-use
          apps from the ClickAppStore, and development of HTML5 and native solutions for
          service, workers, supervisors, crew leaders, and management.
        - Launch of ClickWorkforce
          [http://www.clicksoftware.com/salesforce-clicksoftware-workforce-planning.htm ] on
          Salesforce.com's AppExchange, the world's leading business apps marketplace,
          deepening its footprint in the SaaS market.
        - Certification of apps by the SAP Integration and Certification Center (SAP
          ICC), one of the identified leaders in Gartner's MADP Magic Quadrant.
        - Introduction of ClickButler
          [http://www.clicksoftware.com/982c4fab-524c-4d99-82f6-a033aa347ede/news-press-releases-detail.htm ]
          which drives value for all mobile users to improve customer care and
          increase field efficiency by eliminating excessive swiping and typing, minimizing
          costly errors, and facilitating compliance.

    Disclaimer

    Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research
publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the
highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's
research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims
all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

    [1] Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms, Ian Finley,
Van L. Baker, Ken Parmelee, David Mitchell Smith, Ray Valdes, Gordon Van Huizen, 7 August
2013

    [2] Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management, Michael Maoz, 3 April 2006

    [3]Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management, William McNeill, Michael Maoz,
William Clark, 28 September 2011

    [4] Gartner Magic Quadrant for Field Service Management, William McNeill, Michael
Maoz, Gordon Van Huizen, 17 October 2012

    About ClickSoftware
ClickSoftware (NasdaqGS: CKSW) is the leading provider of automated mobile workforce
management and service optimization solutions for the enterprise, both for mobile and
in-house resources. As pioneers of the "Service chain optimization" concept, our solutions
provide organizations with end-to-end visibility and control of the entire service
management chain by optimizing forecasting, planning, shift and task scheduling, mobility
and real-time management of resource and customer communication.

    Available via the cloud or on-premise, our products incorporate best business
practices and advanced decision-making algorithms to manage service operations more
efficiently, in a scalable, integrated manner. Our solutions have become the backbone for
many leading organizations worldwide by addressing the fundamental question of job
fulfillment: Who does What, for Whom, With what, Where and When.

    ClickSoftware is the premier choice for delivering superb business performance to
service sector organizations of all sizes. The company is headquartered in the United
States and Israel, with offices across Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. For more
information, please visit http://www.clicksoftware.com. Follow us on Twitter
[https://twitter.com/ClickSoftware ].

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S Federal securities laws.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements
regarding expected benefits from using ClickSoftware's solutions. Such "forward-looking
statements" involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may
cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those projected, including
those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in ClickSoftware's annual
report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012 and in subsequent filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, ClickSoftware
is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter
its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.

       
        Media Contacts:

        Kristin Amico
        ClickSoftware
        +1-781-272-5903
        kristin.amico@clicksoftware.com

        Tiffany Darmetko
        Schwartz MSL
        +1-781-684-0770
        clicksoftware@schwartzmsl.com

ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd

India's First Digital Channel Trendspotters.tv Launches at APREE 2013 Goa

NEW DELHI, August 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Smartube Entertainment Pvt. Ltd has launched India's first online digital channel
spotting trends across genres - http://www.trendspotters.tv [http://www.trendspotters.tv ] - at
APREE 2013 at Riviera De Goa.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130823/636977)

    The three-day event, which kick-started today and is on till 25th August, is an annual
interactive knowledge exchange platform that brings advertising, PR, entertainment & event
management companies together on one platform for social and business networking. A
preview of the online digital channel that comprehends trends from fashion & lifestyle to
business, politics, sports, music, gadgets and much more was showcased at the event as
part of the launch.

    Kunal Kishore Sinha, Founder, http://www.trendspotters.tv [http://www.trendspotters.tv ],
elaborated, "APREE has achieved immense credibility over the past few years and is a
buzzing congregation of industry experts, marketing geniuses and thought leaders. We could
not have asked for a better platform than this to unveil the first look of
Trendspotters.tv. APREE has always given special emphasis to emerging social media and we
are confident of trendspotters.tv becoming a significant part of this social media gamut."

    He further stated, "We are glad to launch India's first digital TV which promises to
be an exciting platform for next generation consumers whose lives are driven by upcoming
trends - be it fashion, music, sports, entertainment etc. In the initial phase, we have
launched trends for Music, Fashion & Entertainment, and going ahead, we will be extending
content pertaining to Sports, Advertising and Consumer technology."

    http://www.trendspotters.tv is a medium for bringing the next generation trends and talents
to light, especially for the upwardly mobile audience. It brings out a cluster of micro
trends every day for the new age audience who take inspiration from out-of-the-ordinary
discoveries.

    The unveiling of Trendspotters.tv at APREE 2013 is indeed a significant initiative for
the new channel and is expected to receive rare insights and first hand reviews from
delegates from across advertising, marketing and media industries.

    About Trendspotters.TV

    http://www.trendspotters.tv is India's first trendspotting network that is devoted towards
bringing out the soon-going-to-be-famous (or cool) trends from every nook and corner from
across the country. The young masterminds who work as very well networked "trendspotters"
round the clock discover these trends. Amongst a handpicked group of trend-savvy 18-30
year old trendspotters who are the early adopters of new trends focus on discovering the
next big thing, which they term as "micro-trends".

    Apart from having a foothold in the online digital media platform,
http://www.trendspotters.tv also holds association with all types of social networking web spaces
that exist through the worldwide web. Find out more by simply logging on to
http://www.trendspotters.tv.

    Primary Media Contact: Ashish, ashish@value30india.com, 91-9958182658

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130823/636977

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130823/636977
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Smartube Entertainment Pvt. Ltd

CONTACT: PRN