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DCD Expands Digital Dentistry Business with Additional Stratasys 3D Printer

MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, August 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

         German dental lab, DCD, has moved from traditional dental plaster moulds to
3D printed models, increasing quality and productivity, now with an additional 3D printer

    Stratasys ( [http://www.stratasys.com ]NASDAQ: SSYS), a leading manufacturer of 3D
printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, today announced that
German dental laboratory, Dental Consulting Dohrn GmbH [http://www.dcd-dohrn.de ] (DCD),
has seen an increase in productivity following the installation of an additional Objet
Eden260V 3D Printer
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/design-series/precision/objet-eden260v ].

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    Since introducing Stratasys 3D printing into its workflow in January 2012, the company
has been able to 3D print dental and ortho models, better quality to those produced
manually, in a much shorter timeframe and at a significantly lower cost.

    "The first time we utilized a digital workflow, I was amazed at the accuracy and
quality of 3D printed dental models in comparison to our traditional plaster models," says
Heiko Dohrn, Master Dental Technician at DCD. "We've seen immediate benefits where we can
now produce a high number of extremely accurate models, all in a single print job. With
analog procedures in the past, manufacturing at that level was just not possible. The
intraoral scan files, mainly, 3Shape Trios, and diverse software for all areas allow us to
support the German dental market and universities with very precise products- this is a
real game-changer for us."

    Based in Frankfurt, DCD has over 30 years' experience as an independent dental
laboratory and has been delivering dental solutions to dental practices nationwide and
worldwide for almost 50 years. Markus Dohrn, Deputy Managing Director at DCD and son of
Heiko Dohrn says that, customers have been amazed by the new possibilities enabled by
digital dentistry and has since led to a 32% increase in efficiency. "This is what led us
to install our second system in July this year - we found this technology addresses our
needs and having two machines allows us to manage our workflow even more effectively,"
explains Heiko Dohrn.

    Using Stratasys technology, DCD 3D prints a number of dental and ortho applications
including bridges, individual implants, crowns, veneers, manufacture rails, retainers and
many more. The traditional manual process is old, time-consuming and imprecise; Stratasys'
3D Printing, in combination with for example, 3Shape software, accelerates, precision and
offers unexpected opportunities for material improvement.

    "DCD [http://www.dcd-dohrn.de ] is just one of many dental labs today becoming much
more competitive by introducing 3D printing into their workflow," says Avi Cohen, Director
of Global Dental at Stratasys. "With hundreds of installations worldwide, our Objet
Eden260V 3D Printers continue to demonstrate that both high accuracy and resolution is
urgently required in this market. We believe dental labs are now reaping the benefits of
3D printing, with the increase in quality and productivity enabling them to offer an
extended range of services to customers, at more competitive prices."

    The Objet Eden260V 3D Printer with the special VeroDent material is the rapid
prototyping solution of choice for many dental labs worldwide for a wide range of
applications, from stone models and orthodontic appliances, right through to models for
clear aligners, retainers and surgical guides. The Objet Eden260V prints at 16-micron
layers is designed to deliver professional-grade models with exceptional details and
accuracy.

    Watch this video to learn how DCD's move to a digital workflow has benefitted their
business: http://youtu.be/LRU0dk0KBJQh [http://youtu.be/LRU0dk0KBJQ ].

    About Stratasys Ltd.

    Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) is the corporate entity formed in 2012 by the merger of
3D printing companies Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd., based in Minneapolis, Minn. and
Rehovot, Israel. We manufacture 3D printers and materials for prototyping and production.
Our patented FDM(R) and PolyJet(R) processes produce prototypes and manufactured goods
directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include affordable desktop 3D
printers for idea development, a range of systems for prototyping, and large production
systems for direct digital manufacturing. Since June 2012, our range of over 130 3D
printing materials is the widest in the industry and includes in excess of 120 proprietary
inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials.
We also manufacture Solidscape 3D Printers and operate the RedEye On Demand
digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1100 employees, holds more than 500
granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20
awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or
http://blog.stratasys.com.

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without limitation statements regarding the development and performance of our products,
are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the United States federal securities
laws). The statements involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Actual results may differ
materially due to a number of factors, including the risk and uncertainty that the
businesses of the two companies may not be integrated successfully; the risk that the
merger may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; the risk that synergies
from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that management's focus on and disruptions arising from the merger make it more
difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, or suppliers. Stratasys'
ability to achieve the results presented in any forward-looking statement will depend on
numerous factors, including its ability to penetrate the 3D printing market; its ability
to achieve the growth rates experienced in preceding quarters; its ability to introduce,
produce and market both existing and new consumable materials, and the market acceptance
of these materials; the impact of competitive products and pricing; its timely development
of new products and materials and market acceptance of those products and materials; the
success of Stratasys' recent R&D initiative to expand the DDM capabilities of its core FDM
technology; and the success of Stratasys' RedEye On DemandTM and other paid parts
services. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that
could cause actual results to differ. These and other applicable factors are discussed in
this presentation and in Stratasys' Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2012, as well as other filings that Stratasys, Inc. has made with the SEC and that
Stratasys Ltd. has made and will make with the SEC in the future. Any forward-looking
statements included in this presentation are as of the date they are given, and Stratasys
is not obligated to update them if its views later change, or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events, except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as representing Stratasys' views as of any date subsequent to
the date they are given.

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SAVANT® Introduces SmartLighting Wi-Fi Lighting Control System

The evolution of the intelligent lighting control keypad opens a world of new possibilities including energy monitoring for residential and commercial installations

HYANNIS, Mass., Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Savant Systems, LLC has announced the introduction of their SmartLighting Wi-Fi 802.11-based lighting control products, delivering a versatile solution that can be used as both a standalone lighting control platform or as part of a complete Savant automation system. Featuring a dimmer inside each Wi-Fi-connected keypad, Savant has created the ultimate customizable solution ideal for both new construction and retrofit lighting control that can be integrated without rewiring the home or commercial facility. Savant's SmartLighting technology expands the brand's presence in the growing connected home marketplace with a versatile Wi-Fi-based lighting control system.

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Once the Wi-Fi lighting control keypads have been connected to existing line voltage and lighting load wiring in the wall, they become a powerful and secure networked device that can be controlled using Savant's new standalone lighting control iOS app or as part of a larger Savant ecosystem. Savant's double gang keypad features its own internal processor, eliminating the additional installation expense associated with external hardware and related wiring. Additionally, the Savant SmartLighting Wi-Fi keypads deliver real-time energy usage data, providing home and/or business owners instant access to energy savings data based upon dimming or turning off lights. "The elegance, simplicity and versatility of Savant's Wi-Fi lighting products make lighting control a viable option for a broad new category of consumers," explained Jim Carroll, Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy & Business Development at Savant. "Now, the luxury and convenience of sophisticated and scalable lighting control can be achieved by leveraging an existing Wi-Fi network," Carroll added. Initial system setup is fast and easy as well, which integrators can efficiently manage using an Apple® iOS device.

Savant's networked lighting control solution is ideal for the commercial marketplace, suited to such applications as event scheduling; having your conference room lights turn on just before a meeting, or having predetermined facility lights turn off once the security system has been activated, reducing energy costs. And because these lighting control devices operate on the network, Savant integrators will be able to offer remote system maintenance, control and diagnostics with maximum efficiency utilizing Savant's Enterprise Management System to be introduced later this year. "Our Wi-Fi lighting control solution is yet another in a series of intelligent devices designed by Savant to bring more features and functionality to a controlled environment," stated Carroll. Savant's Wi-Fi lighting control system including a standalone lighting control iOS app will become available October, 2013.

About Savant

Savant Systems, LLC designs, develops and manufactures a complete suite of software and hardware solutions for the connected home and commercial automation and control applications. Savant's progressive platform cohesively addresses control, automation, audio/video, telephony, digital display, lighting control, energy management and the media integration needs of today's most advanced environments. Through their tightly integrated use of Apple® technology, Savant has leveraged the familiarity and intuitive nature of the iPad® and iOS family of devices to address the user interface demands of today's discerning consumers. Savant SmartSystems are sold globally through a network of authorized integrators within residential properties and into a number of different commercial markets including: Corporate Enterprise, Education, Retail, Arenas & Events, Multi-Dwelling Units & Hotels, Government, Healthcare, Luxury Transportation & Marine, Houses of Worship and Broadcast. http://www.savantsystems.com

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

Xi3 Corporation Signs Collaboration Agreement with Intermountain Healthcare as Founding Member of Intermountain's New Healthcare Transformation Lab

Xi3 and Intermountain will work together to develop and deploy new computer and server technologies designed to improve and optimize patient care throughout the Intermountain network and around the world, including the use of Xi3's X7A microSERV3R in the "Patient Room of the Future"

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xi3 Corporation today announced it has entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Intermountain Healthcare, an agreement that makes Xi3 a Founding Member of Intermountain's new Healthcare Transformation Lab.

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Under terms of the agreement, Xi3 and Intermountain will work together at and through the Transformation Lab to develop and deploy new computer and server technologies designed to improve and optimize patient care throughout the Intermountain network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. Additionally, both companies are hopeful that their joint efforts will lead to the deployment of new technologies at healthcare providers throughout the U.S. and abroad.

"Intermountain Healthcare is truly one of the world leaders in the industry's efforts to transform healthcare," said Jason A. Sullivan, Xi3's Founder, President and CEO. "We have been working with Intermountain for some time now on a number of different fronts, so we are very pleased to collaborate with them in the opening and launch of this innovative Healthcare Transformation Lab. I look forward to seeing what exciting new solutions we will come up with to help change the face of patient care."

An example of the collaborative work already underway between Xi3 and Intermountain is the research, design, and development of the Patient Room of the Future. Central to the Patient Room of the Future are advanced interactive technologies (including Xi3's X7A microSERV3R(TM)), which will be used to improve medical outcomes and comfort levels for patients.

Deployed as a "near-edge server" within patient rooms, the X7A microSERV3R will provide access and control for (and support of) other patient room healthcare devices and systems, including those that wirelessly monitor of patient vital signs, such as heart rate, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, oxygenation level, respiration, and temperature. Slated for initial testing through a pilot program later this year, these Patient Rooms of the Future will also provide patients with personalized control of in-room lighting, sound, entertainment, and Internet access. 

Healthcare Transformation Lab Overview
Located in Murray, Utah on the eastern side of Intermountain's 100-acre campus that houses its flagship Intermountain Medical Center, the 20,000-square-foot Transformation Lab serves as a state-of-the-art technology showcase for the healthcare industry, as well as a technology laboratory and workshop. Housed within its walls are the latest in computer, server, presentation and communications tools and systems, along with various machine shop systems and platforms capable of a variety of product development tasks ranging from CNC machining to 3D-printing.

Xi3 and Intermountain employees will utilize the Transformation Lab as a design and development facility where they and others will collaborate on researching, evaluating and creating new technology solutions for the healthcare marketplace. Once approved by both parties, the organizations will team-up on preparing these new products for real-world testing, manufacturing and deployment, starting at Intermountain Healthcare facilities in Utah and southeastern Idaho.

"Beginning with its award-winning Xi3(®) Modular(TM) Computer, Xi3 has a truly unique design approach to the world of desktop computing and server solutions, an approach I feel fits quite nicely with what we are doing at Intermountain Healthcare," said Frederick (Fred) Holston, Chief Technical Officer of Intermountain Healthcare. "We welcome Xi3 as a Founding Member and key collaboration partner for our new Healthcare Transformation Lab, and I look forward to seeing what exciting new technology solutions we come up with together to propel the healthcare world forward."

Other technology companies have also entered into their own collaboration agreements with Intermountain Healthcare. Additional terms of Xi3's agreement with Intermountain were not disclosed.

About Intermountain Healthcare
Intermountain is consistently noted among the best and most technologically savvy hospital systems. Since the 1970s, Intermountain has pioneered the use of electronic medical records and is considered a national leader in this area. This EMR system gives clinicians a complete medical history for individual patients, clinical decision-making support, and a vibrant research tool that currently supports more than 1,200 clinical research studies are underway within the Intermountain network. 

Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit health system headquartered in Salt Lake City. Recognized for its excellent clinical care and low costs, Intermountain addresses the healthcare needs of residents of Utah and southern Idaho. For more information, visit http://www.intermountainhealthcare.org.

About Xi3 Corporation
Formed in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Xi3 Corporation utilizes "The Power of X" to bring its building block approach to the world of computing, an approach Xi3 applies internally and externally to hardware solutions and software applications.

NOTE: Intermountain Healthcare has changed the spelling of its name. "Healthcare" is now one word. With this change, Intermountain Healthcare no longer goes by "IHC." Please use "Intermountain Healthcare" or "Intermountain" in subsequent references.

The shape of the three-sided single piece casing, the end plate, and the overall shape of the Xi3 Modular Computer, as well as Xi3, microSERV3R, Modular, Xi3 Modular, and "The Power of X" are trademarks and unique trade dress of Xi3 Corporation.

CONTACTS:
David Politis, Xi3 Corporation, 801-534-4403, politis@Xi3.com
or
Daron Cowley, Intermountain Healthcare, 801-442-2834, daron.cowley@imail.org

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Bang & Olufsen Opens New Location in Seattle, Washington

Bringing state-of-the-art audio and video products to South Lake Union

SEATTLE, and DEERFIELD, Ill., Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of exclusive, high quality audio and video products, will open a new store in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. Located at 2201 Westlake Avenue, across the street from Whole Foods and adjacent to West Elm, the store officially opens for business this week.

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Originating from Denmark, Bang & Olufsen was founded in 1925 and offers state-of-the-art audio and video products for music lovers, tech gurus and style seekers alike. Their range of products includes televisions with razor-sharp picture quality, music systems with magical user elements and high-performance loudspeakers with a second-to-none sound experience.  Additionally, B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen will feature its new collection of portable sound systems and TV's aimed at the digital generation, among the store's 2,300 square foot layout. The new South Lake Union location is significant as it marks the return of a Bang & Olufsen showroom to Seattle after a 10-year hiatus. Bang & Olufsen South Lake now joins 53 additional stores across the country.

"We were drawn to South Lake Union as it is an extremely tech savvy market that demands the best user experience, which is what we offer," said Zean Nielsen, president of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. "We look forward to opening our doors to this dynamic community and making a very significant return to Seattle residents and tourists."

"We are happy to announce the grand opening of the South Lake Union Showroom," states Ben Ryan Schwartz, Manager of B&O South Lake Union. "The new showroom will be an ideal venue to showcase the latest B&O product offerings that feature cutting edge technology, superior user experiences and innovative design."

To preview the Bang & Olufsen product portfolio and the new B&O PLAY product offerings, we welcome customers to the new showroom this week. A dedicated customer event will be held in October 2013.  Please contact Ben Ryan Shwartz for event details SouthLakeUnion_Mgr@beo-mail.com

Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.

Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move. For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit http://www.bang-olufsen.com.

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CONTACT: Monica Gartner, Public Relations Manager, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., Phone: 847 590 4920, Cell: 847 347 0709, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk

Web Site: http://www.bang-olufsen.com

Smart Home Technology News: QMotion releases 'Qsync' device and app

With Qsync, users can easily control every QMotion shade in the home, room-by-room, anytime from a smart device

PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest release from QMotion Advanced Shading Systems makes automatic window shades smarter than ever before. Qsync allows users to control window shades throughout the home without putting down the phone.

Qsync works with the QMotion app that's available in app stores, transforming a smart phone or tablet into a functional transmitter for QMotion shades. With Qsync, users have the ability to:

    --  Adjust, raise and lower more than 450 individual window shades or shade
        groups at the home or office, from a smart device
    --  Use pictures and names to identify windows, groups or zones in the home
        or business
    --  Set up once on a single device. The settings then may be loaded to other
        smartphones and tablets automatically
Qsync hardware retails for $588 and easily integrates with existing QMotion shades. Once installed to a standard network router, users have only to download the free mobile app, currently available for iPhone and iPad and coming in September to the Android market.

Once downloaded, the app allows users to operate individual shades from their mobile devices, or to combine shades into "groups" and "zones." The app can control more than 450 individual shades or groups, allowing for nearly limitless customization and control. Users can even adjust different groups to varying positions simultaneously to create "scenes" at a truly custom level.

Qsync is the latest brainchild of QMotion Advanced Shading Systems, a US-based company known for smart design and innovation. The company won the Window Covering Manufacturing Association award for "Best New Technical Innovation" in 2012 -- for a system that significantly extends battery life and reduces noise. QMotion also created the first automated shade with a manual override option.

About QMotion Advanced Shading Systems

QMotion automated shades are assembled in the United States and sold around the world by a network of premium dealer partners. QMotion shades require no re-wiring and are able--using standard D-cell batteries--to last years longer than their competition. QMotion products are environmentally friendly, can help reduce energy costs and are safer for homes with small children and pets. Qadvanced automated window shades are the only automated shades on the market with a manual override. Learn more about QMotion products and dealer opportunities at http://www.qmotionshades.com.

SOURCE  QMotion

QMotion

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

Prozess Technologie Launches Comprehensive Process Analytics as a Service and Breaks Down Barriers to FDA Compliant PAT Solutions

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Prozess Technologie(Prozess), the industry leader in providing intelligent process analyzer systems (iPAS) for manufacturers, today unveiled a new product offering that will allow manufacturers to implement FDA compliant PAT solutions quickly, easily, and without capital outlay.  Prozess calls this new offering Process Analytics as a Service (PAaaS).

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Manufacturers around the world have been working for years to achieve greater production efficiencies by improving quality, reducing waste and reducing time-to-market, while maintaining regulatory compliance and strict manufacturing practices. In these efforts, organizations have turned toward PAT (Process Analytical Technology) tools and systems to reduce production cycle times, increase automation, improve efficiency, manage production variability, increase capacity, and ultimately facilitate continuous processing.

This new offering from Prozess is a complete "as a Service" model. For an annual subscription fee customers will receive an entire suite of tools (hardware and software), a host of professional services, and world-class scientific expertise. Effectively, Process Analytics as a Service makes industry-transforming PAT increasingly accessible to manufacturers from both an economic and an operational standpoint.

With PAaaS, customers receive a robust, completely integrated solution-set which includes: the intelligent process analyzer system, sampling interface, chemometric modeling, advanced analytics, on-site system installation, IQ / OQ, ongoing support, and more. Additionally, customers have access to Prozess' entire portfolio of technologies (NIR, LIF, UV-VIS) and sampling interfaces, which can be exchanged on demand.

The flexibility and completeness of this new offering will enable manufacturers to respond quickly and effectively to market demands by leveraging state-of-the-art tools, scientific expertise and operational know-how.

"Prozess is committed to providing innovative solutions to improve manufacturing," says Prozess founder and CTO, Dr. Susan Bragg. "Our goal is to provide our customers with an all-encompassing solution that will enable them to reap the benefits of PAT and respond to market demands."

PAaaS has been under development for over a year, and is a direct response to feedback from pharmaceutical manufacturers across the globe who are experiencing increased challenges to employ PAT, but face budget and resource challenges.

Prozess is a leading supplier to the highly-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and counts 16 of the largest 20 global pharmaceutical manufacturers as customers. 

ABOUT 
Prozess Technologie enables its customers to understand and control their manufacturing processes in real-time. The company creates intelligent process analyzer systems to increase quality, yield, and productivity while reducing risk and downtime in the manufacturing environment. Customers can gather, process, and interpret data in milliseconds while viewing the data securely from wherever they are as part of an enterprise-wide integrated process management system.

Our integrated hardware and software solutions are in use across the world by manufacturing customers in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and petrochemical sectors. The company is a closely held, private organization, owned by investors and employees, operating out of Silicon Valley, California and Saint Louis, Missouri.

CONTACT
Stefan Beck, Vice President of Worldwide Operations, Email, 1.314.932.2899

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mPhase to Display mPower "Jump!" Auto Battery Technology at SEMA Show, Las Vegas, November 2013

mPhase Technologies Inc., a Frost and Sullivan battery technology award recipient, will launch the mPower Jump car battery jump starter at the  SEMA Show, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in Las Vegas.

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, August 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    mPhase Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: XDSL) - (http://mpowertech.com/) announced today that
it will be displaying at SEMA 2013 its mPower "Jump!" car battery jump starter for channel
distribution into specialty, mass retail and e-tail sales outlets. The mPower "Jump!, a
truly portable jump starter that fits in a glove box, will be showcased exclusively at the
mPower booth at SEMA. With over 60,000 domestic and international buyers at SEMA, the
emergency auto device, The mPower "Jump!", will provide auto channel suppliers and
retailers a better solution to jumper cables and traditional car batteries in time for the
retail buying seasons.

    The mPower "Jump!" was designed under a development agreement with the Porsche Design
Studios, Austria. The video demonstration of this game changing product can be seen on
YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsZYhLURQ-o . With over 250 million
automobiles in just the United States, the mPower "Jump!" is targeted at a sizable mass
market for regional and national automotive retailers and e-tailors.

    "The 2013 SEMA Show has been a much anticipated event for us as it represents the
perfect showcase for gaining distribution channels for the mPower "Jump!" Said Ron
Durando, President and CEO of mPower Technologies, Inc. "This is an ideal auto utility
product that brings easy to use, Power on Command(TM) in the event of being stranded with
a dead battery. "

    The mPower "Jump!" is the idea portable jumping solution for the aging auto fleet
worldwide that ensures "wherever you are, you're in charge."

    About mPhase Technologies, Inc.

    mPhase Technologies is introducing a revolutionary Smart Surface technology enabled by
breakthroughs in nanotechnology, MEMS processing and microfluidics. Our Smart Surface
technology has potential applications within drug delivery systems, lab-on-a-chip analytic
systems, self-cleaning systems, liquid and chemical sensor systems, and filtration
systems. mPhase has pioneered its first Smart Surface enabled product, the mPhase Smart
NanoBattery. In addition to the Smart Surface technology, mPhase recently introduced its
first product, the mPower Emergency Illuminator, an award-winning product designed by
Porsche Design Studio and sold via the mPower website: http://www.mpowertech.com. More
information about the company can be found at http://www.mPhaseTech.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may
be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions;
general competitive factors; acceptance of the Company's products in the market; the
Company's success in technology and product development; the Company's ability to execute
its business model and strategic plans; and all the risks and related information
described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including the financial
statements and related information contained in the Company's SEC Filing. mPhase assumes
no obligation to update the information in this release.

       
        Contact:
        mPhase Technologies, Inc.
        Danielle LaSalle
        973-256-3737
        dlasalle@mPhasetech.com
        http://www.mphasetech.com

mPhase Technologies, Inc.

Shanda Games Announces the Launch of "G-Home" Mobile Platform and 36 New Mobile Games in the Pipeline

BEIJING, August 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanda Games Limited (NASDAQ: GAME, "Shanda Games"), a leading online game developer, operator and publisher in China, today announced, as part of its efforts to further strengthen the mobile strategy, the launch of "G-Home", a mobile game platform and 36 new mobile games in the pipeline.

Shanda Games' Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Xiangdong Zhang, and President, Mr. Tunghai Chien, spoke today at the Company's mobile conference "Mobile is the Future" in Beijing. The conference was kicked off with a series of numbers listed by Mr. Zhang that capsulized the achievements Shanda Games has made in 12 years -- cumulatively a total of approximately 1.8 billion accounts, 1 billion active accounts, and 100 million paying accounts. Among the 100 million paying accounts, 20 million are active VIP accounts who have contributed a total of approximately RMB24 billion to Shanda Games' revenues. This group of committed users constitutes the most valuable internet user base in the industry.

Encompassing various functions including Uni-Passport, Uni-Virtue Currency, Customer Services, G-Q Social Community and G-Games, the App G-Home positions itself as a "flagship game center" aiming to vertically integrate high-end users, high-quality contents and premier services. G-Home plans to publish only the top 1% of mobile games selected from the market. With G-Home, users will no longer face the dilemma of choosing one game out of millions and will be able to easily locate games that appeal to them through the functions the platform offers.

Once a game is selected to be published on G-Home platform, the game developer is expected to be compensated by one or more of the following: a guaranteed minimum amount, revenue sharing and a lump sum payment.  The user base and the publishing-distribution functions the platform has will facilitate the games to receive a higher hit ratio without additional promotion costs by the developers.  Shanda Games also plans to open to developers its user database and community in order to help them analyze user behaviors and preferences for the purpose of optimizing the games.

The games will be disseminated and marketed primarily through the Company's extensive distribution network and operating platforms embedded in G-Home.  G-Home also plans to collaborate with third-party platforms and markets with respect to its games through revenue sharing arrangements or to allow users to access G-Home directly on third-party platforms. The Company believes this distribution model will enable the games to rapidly reach a vast audience.

Along with the acquisition of the operating and distribution platform (http://www.sdo.com), the launch of G-Home again reflects the strategic foresight of Shanda Games' management to take full advantage of the transition from PC to mobile. It is an effort to integrate and mobilize this platform and the Company expects to create synergies and facilitate the launch and operation of future mobile games by leveraging the unified account authentication, payment and billing services, user behavior database, membership system, prepaid card distribution channels, and customer services provided by this mobilized platform through G-Home.

"G-Home" is expected to be launched in China, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. The Company wishes to build "G-Home" into one of the most valuable flagship game centers in the industry.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements.  These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this announcement that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements regarding the future benefits brought by the G-Home platform represent only the Company's current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections and are forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties.  Important risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to be materially different from expectations include but are not limited to the possibility that the Company would not realize the expected benefits from the G-Home platform and the risks set forth in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 20-F.  The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Shanda Games

Shanda Games Limited (NASDAQ: GAME) is a leading online game developer, operator and publisher in China.  Shanda Games offers a diversified game portfolio, which includes some of the most popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and mobile games in China and in overseas markets, targeting a large and diverse community of users.  Shanda Games manages and operates online games that are developed in-house, co-developed with world-leading game developers, acquired through investments or licensed from third parties.  For more information about Shanda Games, please visit http://www.ShandaGames.com.

Contact

Shanda Games Limited:
Ellen Chiu, Investor Relations Director
Maggie Zhou, Investor Relations Associate Director
Phone: +86-21-5050-4740 (Shanghai)
Email: IR@ShandaGames.com

Christensen:
Christian Arnell
Phone: +86-10-5826-4939 (China)
Email: carnell@ChristensenIR.com

Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004 (U.S.A.)
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com

SOURCE  Shanda Games Limited

Shanda Games Limited

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

IO Intelligent Control Platform More Energy Efficient in Arizona Installation

Arizona Public Service Shows Modular Data Center Saves Energy

PHOENIX, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IO, a global leader in software-defined data centers, today announced that a third-party evaluation by Arizona Public Service (APS) showed that a modular data center technology installation in IO's Phoenix facility has achieved 19% energy cost savings quantified by its improved Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratings. APS findings confirmed that IO's manufactured, modular approach at this location is more efficient than the traditional raised-floor data center environment.

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In its third-party evaluation, APS analyzed 12 months of data from both IO.Anywhere(®) modules and the traditional build-out located at the IO Phoenix data center. APS monitored PUE for calendar year 2012 and found the Data Center 1.0 (traditional build-out environment) had a PUE of 1.73, while the Data Center 2.0 (IO.Anywhere modular data center environment) had a PUE of 1.41, both well below the industry average. That efficiency gain translates into an annual savings of $200,000 per MW of average IT power within the IO.Anywhere modular build-out.

PUE is an industry measurement of how efficiently a data center uses power; specifically, how much of the power is actually used by the computing equipment (in contrast to cooling and other overhead). Uptime Institute has placed the global average PUE of 1.8-1.9 for traditionally designed data centers (Data Center 1.0) and benchmark studies in Asian markets have shown PUEs over 2.0.

"Our calculations did show that the IO.Anywhere modular data center uses less energy than a traditional data center build-out, at least in the case of this IO data center," said Wayne Dobberpuhl, APS Energy Efficiency Program Manager. "Moving forward, we are working with IO to establish the right baseline for assessing the appropriate rebate for this efficiency work under our Solutions for Business program."

"The portion of PUE above 1.0 denotes energy not going to IT equipment, and that's where efficiencies can be found. We've reduced this portion from 0.73 down to 0.41 in our switch to the IO.Anywhere modular data center, which we recognize as a 44% reduction in energy spent on infrastructure versus primary business applications," said Patrick Flynn, Lead Sustainability Strategist, IO.

He continued: "We recognize that PUE has an important place in customer assessments of a data center's cost effectiveness and environmental sustainability.  Part of our job at IO, therefore, is to validate PUE in actual deployments today, and to continually improve data center performance. Another part of our job, one we are working on, is to evolve the calculation of the PUE metric itself, so that it becomes a more meaningful tool for business."

About the APS Third-Party Evaluation

IO Phoenix utilizes both traditional and modular data center environments, providing a unique position to partner with APS on a comparative PUE evaluation. The following parameters were put in place, so APS and IO could create an 'apples to apples' comparison rather than comparing disparate geographic locations with different operations staff. The local temperatures, humidity, IT load and operating practices can affect PUE and it would be misleading to compare PUEs among different data center locations. The APS calculation measured energy efficiency of the IO real-world production data center running a mix of enterprise equipment and applications - not specialized, single purpose environments.

    --  Same Geography. All numbers from this report come out IO Phoenix, which
        contains traditional 1.0 and modular 2.0 data centers.
    --  Same Chiller Plant. Shared chiller plant - same efficiency for both
        environments.
    --  Same Building, Same Envelope. The IO.Anywhere modules are housed in a
        data center, though not all of our deployments have this "nested"
        scenario
    --  Same Operator. IO operations staff monitor and maintain both
        environments on behalf of customers and IO.
    --  Utilization: Current utilization of a 200 kW IO.Anywhere data module was
        used to project annual savings
About APS

APS, Arizona's largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves more than 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW).

About IO

IO is a global leader in software-defined data centers and has pioneered the next generation of data center infrastructure technology. IO's integrated hardware and software data center technology platform offers enterprises, governments, and service providers an innovative way to deploy, provision, and optimize data center capacity anywhere in the world. IO technology lowers the total cost of data center ownership compared to traditional data centers, enabling dynamic deployment and intelligent control based on the needs of IT equipment and applications in the data center.

IO, the IO logo, Intelligent Control and all other IO trademarks are owned by IO Data Centers, LLC and its affiliates. © 2013.

SOURCE  IO

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IO

CONTACT: Troy Rutman, Director, Corporate Communications, IO, 602-231-8445, media@io.com, Katie Watson, PR for IO, Porter Novelli, 408-439-2002, kwatson@vocecomm.com

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

ATEME Provides Technology to Expand Digital Television Coverage in Brazil

Rede Record Goes Digital In Several Important Cities Using Kyrion Encoders

SAO PAULO, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ATEME, a global leader in advanced video compression solutions for the broadcast industry, today announced that Brazilian broadcaster, Rede Record, has used its encoders to expand the commercial deployment of digital television in multiple regions across Brazil, including Bauru and Sao Jose do Rio Preto in the state of Sao Paulo, Joao Pessoa in the state of Paraiba and Uberlandia in the state of Minas Gerais.

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KEY FACTS:

    --  Digital TV expansion: Rede Records selected the Kyrion AM2102 encoders
        to expand its free to air digital TV coverage across multiple regions.
    --  Kyrion meets the Brazilian standard: Since 2009, Rede Records has been
        utilizing ATEME's Kyrion encoders across Brazil to deploy digital
        terrestrial television in accordance with ISDB-T, the technical standard
        for digital television broadcast used in Brazil, across South America
        and in other parts of the world.
    --  Simplifying the head-end: Rede Record chose the Kyrion AM2102 for its
        versatility and simplicity. The equipment is capable of simultaneous
        high definition and standard definition transmission (one-seg for mobile
        reception) within the same chassis, by encoding from either the same or
        different video inputs.
    --  Industry First: The partnership between ATEME and Rede Record has
        resulted in significant workflow optimizations, such as the conversion
        of EIA708 closed caption subtitles to the ISDB-T standard within the
        Kyrion encoder, an industry first to simplify broadcast operations.
    --  Future-proof technology: ATEME's ongoing development of system codecs,
        and its ability to install updates remotely, ensures that its customers
        are investing in the next generation of encoder, without additional
        capital expense.
SUPPORTING QUOTE:

Marcio Pena, engineering manager, Rede Record said:
"A determining factor in choosing ATEME's Kyrion AM2102 as our compression platform was based on the equipment's capability to encode 16 audio channels in both high-efficiency and low-complexity AAC while meeting ISDB-T standards. More importantly, ATEME builds future-proof equipment by providing ongoing updates, providing us with measurable ROI and lower capital expenses."

About ATEME:
ATEME is a world leading provider of HEVC / H.265, MPEG-4 / H.264 and MPEG-2 bandwidth efficient compression technology. ATEME encoding solutions are deployed widely for broadcast contribution links, distribution, multi-screen live streaming, OTT and VOD applications.  More information is available at http://www.ateme.com.

    ATEME Press Contacts:

    Dorota                ATEME Corporate Marketing T: +33 1 69 35 89
     Bouskela                                       88                E: press@ateme.com

    Kim                   Nadel Phelan, Inc.        T:
     Dearborn                                       +1-831-440-2407   E: kim@nadelphelan.com
                                                                      ----------------------
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Introducing TomoNews, the New Brainchild of the Taiwanese Animators

TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Media Animation, the Taiwan-based animation studio, today announces the beta version of TomoNews, its English-language website and mobile app for distributing animated news to the US market.

TomoNews marks a significant expansion into the US market by Next Media Animation. Each day, TomoNews will publish up to 20 animated news stories, covering US and world events. These stories will tackle breaking news, combining animation with video footage to help viewers visualize and quickly understand headline events as they unfold. 

In addition, TomoNews will animate the most talked-about WTF stories on the internet. The craziest, weirdest, most unexpected stories will get an additional twist with our animations and snarky personality. And finally, TomoNews will continue animating satire, bringing to viewers the unique brand of humor for which the Taiwanese Animators are known.

Next Media Animation has expanded outside its home market of Taiwan and Hong Kong because overseas audiences have proven receptive to animation news. To date, NMA animated news has garnered more than 130 million views. The Japanese-language version of TomoNews launched in April 2013 and has accumulated more than 20 million views in Japan.

"News consumers are pressed for time and audiences are shifting to mobile," Content Development Director Michael Logan said. "As such, news organizations that can tell stories quickly, succinctly and visually will win viewers. We believe our fast animation capability and unique storytelling style allows us to do just that."

TomoNews is available on the web (http://us.tomonews.net/) and via apps from iTunes and Google Play. It's also available on Youtube.

About Next Media Animation |www.nma.com.tw

Next Media Animation is one of the largest full-service, digital animation studios in Asia with more than 500 creators and artists based in Taipei, Taiwan. Next Media Animation was founded in 2007 as a unit of Next Media Limited, Hong Kong's largest publicly listed Chinese-language print media company and publisher of Apple Daily and Next Magazine. It provides animated news graphics to media outlets around the world in industry-leading turnaround times.

Media Contact
Julie Huang, International Marketing Manager
+886 2 6601 3681
juliehuang@nma.com.tw

SOURCE  Next Media Animation

Next Media Animation

Web Site: http://www.youtube.com/user/TomoNewsUS

World's First NFC Keyboard for Android Smartphones Arrives at Brookstone

Brings instant pairing, low battery drain

NEW YORK, August 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    The One2Touch Softpad S1, the world's first Near Field Communication (NFC) physical
keyboard for Android smartphones has arrived at Brookstone, available now
[http://www.brookstone.com/nfc-android-keyboard ] for $99.

    (Photo:
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    The foldable keyboard - the One2Touch Softpad S1 - packs NFC in a pocket-sized,
physical keyboard that brings instant pairing, low battery drain and a typing width
equivalent to a 13-inch laptop PC.

    Typing long emails and documents on an Android smartphone can be fast and PC-like with
the One2Touch Softpad S1. The keyboard's Norwegian design gives frequent travellers, power
typists and physical keyboard enthusiasts the tactile typing experience they crave, at a
width equal to a 13-inch laptop.

    The keyboard's NFC technology pairs instantly, and uses less device power than
traditional Bluetooth pairing. NFC is on board most of today's leading Android
smartphones, and with NFC-enabled smartphone sales increasing 300%
[http://bgr.com/2013/06/20/nfc-smartphone-adoption-2012 ] in 2012, the Softpad S1 arrives
as the first physical keyboard for Android to harness this exciting technology.

    Instant pairing

    NFC devices can pair simply by being tapped together or placed in close proximity to
each other. The One2Touch Softpad S1 lets Android users touch their device down onto the
keyboard's landing pad and start typing instantly. Once known to each other, the phone and
keyboard pair instantly whenever the phone is placed on the landing pad.

    Low device battery drain

    Pairing and remaining connected via NFC creates less battery drain than a Bluetooth
connection, helping power-typists prolong their phone's battery life. Completely wireless,
the Softpad S1's lifelong battery requires no charging.

    The typing width of a 13-inch laptop

    The Softpad S1 uses a split keyboard design, with a bank of keys left and right. The
landing pad can accommodate smartphones up to 5-inch screen size. The split QWERTY design
creates an ergonomic typing position, and the width from the left-most key to the furthest
right key on the S1 exceeds the width of a 13-inch laptop keyboards such as the Apple
Macbook Air.

    The power of physical keys

    One2Touch gives smartphone users who are faster and more accurate on large-scale
physical keyboards the device they need to turn their Android phone into a platform for
power-writing. The Softpad S1 brings real, tactile typing back to Android smartphones,
using NFC technology that makes it simple, power efficient and completely portable.

    Durable and completely pocketable, the One2Touch Softpad S1 is available now
[http://www.brookstone.com/nfc-android-keyboard ] online at Brookstone and in Brookstone
retail outlets.

    Tester program

    One2Touch is looking for testers and reviewers. US-based journalists and bloggers
wishing to test or review the device can register their interest at
http://www.one2touch.no.

    Watch the One2Touch Softpad S1 in action

    The One2Touch Softpad S1 is demoed and featured at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqzRVf7WqRc

    http://www.one2touch.no

    Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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One2Touch

CONTACT: Nils Knagenhjelm: One2Touch AS, Phone: +1-908-399-5494, Email: nk@one2touch.no

NICE Security Solutions Deployed to Secure Houston Ship Channel by Enhancing Situational Awareness and Information Sharing

NICE solutions create paradigm change in Harris County security management, enabling collaboration across regional agencies

RA'ANANA, Israel, August 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced that it has successfully implemented, in
coordination with the Harris County Sheriff's Office [http://www.harriscountyso.org ] and
the Harris County Information Technology Center [http://www.harriscountytx.gov/itc ], NICE
Situator [http://www.nice.com/situation-management/nice-situator ] and NiceVision Net
[http://www.nice.com/video/nicevision-net ] to secure the Houston Ship Channel
[http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rhh11 ], following orders in 2012 and
2013. The ship channel is one of the United States' busiest waterways and part of the
world's 10th largest seaport. The NICE implementation supports the Houston Ship Channel
Security District's [http://www.hscsd.org ] core mission of deploying a well-coordinated,
system-wide approach to security in order to maximize preparedness and response, and
mitigate security threats.

    A 24/7 monitoring center operated by the Harris County Sheriff's Office is the focal
point for threat assessment and local/state response at the ship channel. Here, NICE
Situator fuses the information from fixed and mobile video, radar, sonar, AIS ship
tracking and more, and automates response plans so that operators can better visualize and
manage situations in real-time, both on land and on the water. NICE is also providing a
web client for its video solution, as well as mobile client software for Situator so that
first responders can view task lists and more effectively synchronize their response
processes.

    In a step toward improving mobile responses, interagency coordination, and
interoperability, the Situator software has also been deployed in the Harris County Mobile
Command Center and at other locations in collaboration with the Police Department at the
Port of Houston Authority, the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

    "We view NICE Situator as essential to our core mission of securing the Houston Ship
Channel. It has helped us achieve greater situational awareness, improve collaboration and
information sharing across response teams, and automate various processes," said
Lieutenant Godfrey T. Eta, Harris County Sheriff's Office. "It's a paradigm change in the
way we manage safety and security at the Ship Channel."

    As a first step in cross-region collaboration, NICE will also integrate video feeds
from a large municipality in Harris County into NICE Situator.

    "The Harris County Sheriff's Office and the Harris County Information Technology
Center have gone to great lengths to keep the Houston Ship Channel secure, and we're
especially excited about NICE's role in that process," said Yaron Tchwella, President of
the NICE Security Group. "This deployment exemplifies a growing desire by many
organizations to improve how they manage routine and complex situations and collaborate
with other stakeholders and agencies. Harris County's vision of extending these
capabilities regionally is a forward-thinking model that we believe other counties will
follow."

    NICE's Security solutions help organizations capture, analyze and leverage big data to
anticipate, manage and mitigate security and safety risks, improve operations, and make
the world a safer place. The NICE security, intelligence and cyber offerings provide
valuable insights that enable enterprises and governments to take the best action at the
right time by correlating structured and unstructured data from multiple sensors and
channels, detecting irregular patterns, and recognizing trends. NICE Security solutions
are used by thousands of customers worldwide, including transportation systems, critical
infrastructure, city centers, banks, enterprises and government agencies.

    About the Harris County Sheriff's Office and the Harris County Information Technology
Center

    With a population of over 4 million, Harris County, Texas, is the third most populous
county in the United States, and one of three counties in the nation to deploy LTE
broadband. As the largest sheriff's office in Texas and third largest in the United
States, the Harris County Sheriff's Office is committed to the safety and security of the
Houston Ship Channel, and the nearly 4 million residents who call Harris County home. The
Harris County Information Technology Center supports Harris County by developing,
implementing and supporting high quality, innovative and cost effective information
technology solutions. More info at http://www.harriscountyso.org and
http://www.harriscountytx.gov/itc.

    About the Houston Ship Channel

    The Houston Ship Channel, located in Houston, Texas, is part of the Port of
Houston-one of the United States' busiest seaports. As the world's 10th largest seaport,
Houston handles more foreign waterborne tonnage than any other U.S. port. The 52-mile
Houston Ship Channel, serving the nation's fourth largest city, contains the world's
second largest petrochemical complex. More info at
http://www.portofhouston.com/about-us/overview.

    About the Houston Ship Channel Security District

    The idea for the Houston Ship Channel Security District was conceived of by local
industry and government and made possible by a Texas state law (House Bill 3011) passed in
response to the Sept. 11 attacks. Local government and business leaders, in concert with
information technology and security professionals, formed a Houston Ship Channel Security
Council that understood a dedicated Houston Ship Channel Security District (HSCSD) could
deliver improved security for the region's waterside and landside facilities, as well as
for associated supply chain and support industry surrounding the Houston Ship Channel
community. The HSCSD, a unique public-private partnership, improves security and safety
for facilities, employees and communities surrounding the Houston Ship Channel.
http://www.hscsd.org

    About NICE Systems

    NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leading provider of software solutions
that enable organizations to take the next best action in order to improve customer
experience and business results, ensure compliance, fight financial crime, and safeguard
people and assets. NICE's solutions empower organizations to capture, analyze, and apply,
in real time, insights from both structured and unstructured Big Data. This data comes
from multiple sources, including phone calls, mobile apps, emails, chat, social media,
video, and transactions. NICE solutions are used by over 25,000 organizations in more than
150 countries, including over 80 of the Fortune 100 companies. http://www.nice.com.

    Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements,
including the statements by Messer Tchwella, are based on the current expectations of the
management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to
differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of
the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial
services firms) and the resulting uncertainties; changes in technology and market
requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in
absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss
of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and inability to maintain
certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a more detailed description of the
risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise them, except as required by law.

    Corporate Media Contact: Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com

    Investors: Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET

NICE Systems Ltd.

Sony Presents Latest Software Technology At IBC

Vegas(TM) Pro 12 Update and New Audio Editing Applications are Showcased at IBC 2013

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBC Show - The Elicium, Hall 12 stand 12.A10 -Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, will offer demonstrations of their award-winning products at the 2013 IBC tradeshow. Show attendees can make their way to the Sony Creative Software area of the Sony Electronics booth to experience interactive demonstrations of the freshly released Sound Forge(TM) Pro 11 and SpectraLayers(TM) Pro 2 upgrades, along with Vegas Pro(TM) 12 and Sound Forge(TM) Pro Mac.

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"We are excited to showcase our professional video and audio production applications at one of the largest industry gatherings," said Dave Chaimson, Vice President of Sony Creative Software. "Our latest versions of Sound Forge Pro and SpectraLayers Pro are two important products for any professional broadcaster. We will be offering daily hands-on demonstrations of these products by our knowledgeable staff, as well as on the 4K workflow of Vegas Pro."

Show attendees can learn more about Sound Forge Pro 11 and SpectraLayers Pro 2 at any time during the tradeshow.Booth demonstrations will cover the new versions' top-line features including metering for the new critical broadcast audio standards, the innovative Spectral Casting/Spectral Molding(tm )process, and inter-program data exchange functionality.

Those interested in Vegas Pro 12 and its 4K workflow can come to the booth for demonstrations on how to ingest, edit, and output 4K video content. Show attendees can also learn more about the new video and audio editing tools that increase efficiency and productivity, making it easier to create compelling, broadcast-quality videos.

For more information on these or any Sony Creative Software products, please stop by the Sony Creative Software stand or visit, http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

About Sony Creative Software

Sony Creative Software is a leading provider of innovative professional and consumer software solutions that inspire creativity, discovery, and productivity. We encourage artistic expression with our award-winning line of digital video, audio, and music production applications. Our customer base is extensive and includes film, television, and recording professionals as well as students, educators, and independent artists worldwide. For more information about products from Sony Creative Software, please visit, http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

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CONTACT: Racepoint Group, Tim Vooght, +44 (0)20 8811 2146, tim.vooght@racepointgroup.com

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

Epson Announces Latest Home Cinema Projector, Delivering Big and Bright HD Experience for the Whole Family

The $649 PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD Projector Offers Powerful Performance, High Brightness and Flexible Set-Up for an Affordable Hi Def Experience Indoors or Out

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. today announced its latest Epson(®) PowerLite(®) Home Cinema product, the 730HD 720p 3LCD projector, providing families and first-time home theater enthusiasts the power to harness an extremely bright and affordable widescreen experience at home, in the backyard or for the next get-together. The Home Cinema 730HD is one of Epson's brightest projectors to date, boasting 3,000 lumens[i] of color brightness and 3,000 lumens of white brightness to deliver rich and brilliant image quality. Delivering a high-definition 720p widescreen experience and built-in sound the Home Cinema 730HD makes it easier than ever to watch blockbuster movies and sporting events on the big screen or play larger-than-life video games at up to 300-inches - indoors or out.

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"The affordable Home Cinema 730HD offers big and bright HD experience ideal not only for movie-viewing in the living room, but its compact design, built-in sound and easy set up makes it great for just about anywhere - even outdoors," said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. "Whether you are playing video games in the man cave or watching TV in a well-lit room, the Home Cinema 750HD offers incredible big screen entertainment. In addition, users can choose from four different color modes to ensure the best possible quality and color."

Featuring a suite of easy setup features for flexible placement, the Home Cinema 730HD automatically corrects images vertically and offers an easy-slide control bar for simple horizontal image correction. In addition, the Home Cinema 730HD is equipped with a built-in speaker and versatile connectivity, including HDMI and a range of other inputs to support Blu-ray(®) players, TV receivers, gaming consoles, PCs and smartphones. The projector also has four pre-set color modes, including a special color mode dedicated to gaming, allowing users to play their favorite video games or watch their favorite TV programs just about anywhere.

More about the Home Cinema 730HD
The Home Cinema 730HD is housed in a white, compact design and offers several performance features for 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"
    --  Easy Setup and Installation: 1.2x optical zoom for positioning
        flexibility, automatic vertical keystone (+/- 30 degrees) correction,
        easy-slide horizontal correction for easy image adjustments, and Instant
        Off(®) allows for no waiting time to start or shut-down projector
    --  Versatile Connectivity: Component Video, S-Video, HDMI, and USB Type A
        and B digital connections, and USB 2.0 to share photos and slideshows
Color Brightness Specification and Projector Performance

The new color brightness specification (measuring red, green and blue) published by the Society of Information Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector color performance without conducting a side-by-side shootout. With today's high definition content, home theater enthusiasts want to enjoy movies with higher quality in both darkened home theaters and brighter environments. For a truly impressive image, projectors need to offer both high color brightness and high white brightness. High color brightness is important for larger screen sizes and provides flexibility for a variety of screen materials. Without sufficient color brightness, images may be muddy, soft and lose detail, even in a dark room. Whether you're watching movies, playing video games, or watching a family slideshow, Epson's line of home entertainment projectors deliver consistent color brightness and white brightness, ensuring life-like reproduction of any content.

Availability and Support
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD ($649 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, Instant Off and PowerLite are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.  PrivateLine is a 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.

[i] 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

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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

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Nikon D7100 Digital SLR Camera Receives EISA Award

DUBAI, UAE, August 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that the Nikon D7100 DX-format digital SLR
camera is the recipient of the European Camera 2013-2014 award presented by the European
Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).

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    "We are extremely proud to receive this very prestigious award from EISA," said
Takashi Yoshida, Managing Director for Nikon Middle East. "At Nikon, we pride ourselves on
developing world-leading imaging technology and delivering on our promise of reliable
quality. This recognition highlights our success in continuing on this path."

    The Nikon D7100 is equipped with a DX-format CMOS image sensor with an effective pixel
count of 24.1-million pixels and the EXPEED 3 high-performance image-processing engine. It
offers excellent definition and superior rendering performance as it is not equipped with
an optical low-pass filter. It offers a densely packed 51-point AF system with cross-type
sensors adopted for the most frequently used 15 focus points at the center of the frame,
making it a digital SLR camera that combines excellent rendering performance and superior
subject acquisition with a compact and lightweight body. The D7100 has been extremely
popular, and is also the recipient of the TIPA Awards 2013, selected in May of this year.

    Reasons for selection of the D7100 as the European Camera 2013-2014

    (EISA comments)

    "The D7100 is the current flagship model in Nikon's family of DX-format cameras,
combining excellent image quality and advanced features. Its APS-C sensor is designed
without an optical low-pass filter, which allows users to take full advantage of its
24.1-million-pixel resolution with no loss of sharpness. The fast 51-point AF system and
high-speed continuous shooting are perfect for capturing action, while the reliable
metering system delivers consistently accurate exposures. The bright optical viewfinder
and crisp LCD monitor allow for both traditional viewfinder and 'live view' framing with
shooting. Those who record movies will appreciate the clean, uncompressed HDMI output,
which can be recorded directly to an external storage device."

    About the EISA awards

    EISA is the association of 50 magazines in photo, video, audio, home theater, and
mobile electronics, from 20 European countries. Each year, EISA chooses the best products
released in Europe over the past year from a number of categories of imaging, audio and
mobile devices.

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CONTACT: For more information, please contact: Madhavi Ravi, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, +971 4 3344 930 , Madhavi.ravi@hkstrategies.com ; Blossom Furtado: Nikon Middle East FZE, +971 4 8840 947, Blossom.Furtado@nikon.com

New Cancer-Fighting Game App Goes Global

- Cigna teams with HopeLab to promote research-based Re-Mission 2 games worldwide

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health service company Cigna is on a mission: to get HopeLab's cancer-fighting game app Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge( http://www.re-mission2.org ) onto the phones and tablets of every young cancer patient in the world. The free app is available for Android( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.rm2.nbr ) and iOS (Apple)( https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/re-mission-2-nanobots-revenge/id663425132?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 ) mobile devices.

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The Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge app, developed with support from Cigna, is just one of six ground-breaking Re-Mission 2 online games designed by HopeLab to help young cancer patients fight their disease. Research shows that playing the games boosts players' positive emotions, increases self-efficacy (their belief in their ability to fight cancer) and shifts attitudes about chemotherapy, which lead to better adherence to prescribed treatments.

Each Re-Mission 2 game puts players inside the body to defeat cancer, using weapons like chemotherapy, antibiotics and the body's immune cells. The action parallels real-world medical treatments used to fight cancer. The games are designed specifically for teens and young adults who are at risk of adverse cancer outcomes due to poor treatment adherence. More than 120 teens and young adults with cancer collaborated with HopeLab to develop and test the Re-Mission 2 games, which are now available free online at http://www.re-mission2.org.

"Whether you have cancer, or a family member, friend or classmate does, Re-Mission 2 games are a fun way to help you understand what it takes to fight the disease. Playing these games can help you or someone you care about fight and beat cancer," said Scott Josephs, M.D., Cigna national medical officer. "We began working with HopeLab to distribute the original Re-Mission game on CD and DVD to young people with cancer in 2007. With the new globally accessible Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge mobile app, our goal is to use online news sources, app-based promotions, and game sites to help get this cancer-fighting video game in the hands of every young person with cancer worldwide."

"Innovative new tools are effective only if they're accessible to patients, and game apps like Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge can be played on mobile devices in waiting rooms, treatment clinics and at home," said Richard Tate, HopeLab vice president of communications and marketing. "Cigna's support in developing and distributing the Re-Mission 2 online games and mobile app will help us reach young cancer patients and caregivers around the world."

The new games apply insights from a brain-imaging study( http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/3/prweb9293984.htm ) published in 2012 by HopeLab and Stanford University researchers showing that Re-Mission, a video game about killing cancer in the body, strongly activates brain circuits involved in positive motivation. This reward-related activation is associated with a shift in attitudes and emotions that helped boost players' adherence to prescribed chemotherapy and antibiotic treatments in a previous study. As a result, each Re-Mission 2 game is designed to boost positive emotion, increase self-efficacy, and shift attitudes toward chemotherapy.

About HopeLab

HopeLab is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 by Board Chair Pam Omidyar. HopeLab harnesses the power and appeal of technology to improve human health and well-being. HopeLab applies a research-based, customer-focused, collaborative approach to create products that positively impact health behavior. HopeLab is part of the Omidyar Group of philanthropies. For more information, please visit hopelab.org( http://www.hopelab.org ).

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. All products and services are provided exclusively through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York and their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, and other related products including group disability, life, and accident coverage. Cigna has sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, with approximately 75 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna(R), including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit http://www.cigna.com.

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Wacom Delivers Serious Creative Fun To The iPad

New Intuos Creative Stylus offers professional-grade performance to iPad users

VANCOUVER, Wash., Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wacom(®) today introduces the new Intuos® Creative Stylus, a pressure-sensitive digital pen for sketching, drawing and painting on an iPad. It inspires creativity anytime, anywhere through a realistic pen-on-paper feel and an intelligent design so you can rest your palm naturally on the iPad when using compatible creative apps.

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Offering the best drawing experience on an iPad, the Intuos Creative Stylus allows the ad agency creative to do a quick concept drawing on the train, or the art student to sketch out an idea before class. As iPads are used more and more for developing ideas and experimenting with concepts, the new stylus fills a gap in the marketplace. It works seamlessly with the iPad and a series of creative apps, providing an authentic experience for whenever inspiration strikes.

One of the many compatible iPad apps is Wacom's own digital notebook app, Bamboo((TM)) Paper. The new version available now has been optimized for the Creative Stylus and offers great new tools that allow being even more expressive and getting more out of one's creativity. This is also confirmed by Mario Klingemann, code artist and CTO at Psykosoft who developed the innovative Psykopaint application: "The Intuos Creative Stylus enables us to explore a new level of innovative painting techniques on the iPad that we could never achieve with touch alone."

Providing the power to produce professional results on an iPad, the Intuos Creative Stylus's advanced technology comes in form of a best-in-class pen experience and pressure sensitivity of 2048 pressure levels. This means that it can reproduce the feel and artistic control of traditional brushes and markers, so it's ideal for sketching, illustrating and image editing. It is also highly responsive, even reacting to light strokes, while rejecting unintentional touches when used with compatible creative apps that integrate Wacom's industry-leading technology. Bluetooth(®) 4.0 Smart technology ensures seamless connection to the latest iPad devices.

Designed for the iPad 3, 4 and Mini, the Intuos Creative Stylus is compatible with popular creative apps such as Autodesk SketchBook(®) Pro for iPad(®), ArtRage (by Ambient Design), Bamboo(TM) Paper, ProCreate (by Savage Interactive) and Psykopaint.  "It's great to finally see the trusted Wacom Intuos brand enter the creative mobile landscape. We're very excited to announce that ProCreate supports the new Intuos Creative Stylus and we can't wait to see what artists achieve with these two powerful mobile tools," says James Cuda, co-founder of Savage Interactive and developer of ProCreate for iPad.

The Intuos Creative Stylus is designed with a brushed aluminium housing in two color versions - black and blue/black - and ergonomically shaped thanks to the iconic flared tip, which makes it particularly comfortable when used for many hours. Additionally, artists can save time with the convenient shortcut buttons.

Highlighting its mobile credentials further, a thin but powerful AAAA battery ensures days of constant use. The Creative Stylus comes with a convenient case that holds the stylus, spare battery and two replacement nibs.

"iPad users are often on the lookout for new and improved tools that can offer an authentic experience," says Hartmut Woerrlein, head of Global Product Management at Wacom. "We've had lots of customer requests for a pen solution that adapts pressure-sensitivity to the iPad, as this is something they're used to when working with our pen tablets. It's also a great thing that Wacom offers an iPad app that is fully compatible with our new Creative Stylus. As the pioneer in pen technology, we've used our extensive experience to develop the Intuos Creative Stylus and we're excited to see what artists achieve with it."

Pricing and Availability
The Intuos Creative Stylus ($99 USD) will be available at the beginning of October from Best Buy.

About Wacom
Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays and digital interface solutions.  The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashions and designs around the world.  Wacom products provide business and home users with the ability to explore digital content creation in a comfortable and natural way.

For more information, please contact:

Douglas A. Little
Sr. Public Relations Manager
Wacom Technology Services, Corp.
360-896-9833 x174
douglas.little@wacom.com

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Pepsi MAX Invites Consumers to Unlock a Legend with New Advertising Campaign

Ad Features Barry Sanders, Legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer and Cover Athlete of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25

PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pepsi MAX will air the brand's new TV commercial to support its latest, and biggest, gaming campaign.  Debuting just ahead of the official NFL season, the ad, titled "Disappearing Sanders", is the television expression of the current Pepsi MAX promotional campaign bringing excitement to fans by inviting them to unlock a legendary player in the Ultimate Team mode in Madden NFL 25, which hits store shelves August 27.

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"Disappearing Sanders" is set to air starting August 19 with primetime broadcasts on all major cable networks.  The commercial features Hall of Famer and face of the Madden NFL 25 cover, Barry Sanders. The spot, produced by TBWA/Chiat/Day LA and directed by Matt Dilmore, encourages fans to get in the game with Pepsi MAX and Madden NFL 25 and captivates audiences with one of the most frequently asked questions in NFL history - why did Barry Sanders retire in his prime? 

"Pepsi MAX is always seeking ways to bring fans the newest and most coveted experiences in sports and gaming and this partnership with Madden NFL 25 accomplishes that," said Joanne Nicoletti, Senior Brand Manager for Pepsi MAX.  "We wanted to create an ad that gets our fans excited about experiences that only Pepsi MAX can deliver.  We were fortunate to team up with legend Barry Sanders, a longtime Pepsi supporter, to help bring the game to life for our fans."

Pepsi MAX's new ad promotes the brand's sweepstakes and the opportunity to unlock a Madden NFL 25 Player Pack in Ultimate Team mode featuring a variety of NFL legends.  To participate, a valid code from Pepsi MAX packaging must be used for either a Player Pack or entry into the sweepstakes by November 1, 2013.  The sweepstakes invites fans to enter for a chance to win the grand prize trip to Madden Bowl XX, which includes a meet and greet with a participating NFL player.  Additionally, there are numerous supporting prizes from EA SPORTS and the NFL.  For a complete listing of rules and more information, visit http://www.pepsimax.com/maddenlegends.

Earlier this year Pepsi MAX and EA SPORTS teamed up for the much anticipated cover vote of Madden NFL 25 hosted on ESPN.com.  Legendary Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders came out on top of the 64 players, a mixture of current NFL players and legends, who were in the running for the cover.  The game, honoring the Madden NFL franchise's 25(th) anniversary, is available on August 27. 

Pepsi MAX has maintained its stronghold in the sports category through exciting partnerships with NFL players, teams and more.  Additionally, Pepsi MAX is an official soft drink of the NFL within the greater Pepsi portfolio.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.

About EA SPORTS
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA® Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® golf, SSX, and EA SPORTS UFC. For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit http://www.easports.com.

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CONTACT: Esther-Mireya Tejeda, Pepsi, 914-253-3347, esther-mireya.tejeda@pepsico.com; or Heter Myers, PMK*BNC for Pepsi, 212-373-6111, heter.myers@pmkbnc.com; or Julie Foster, EA SPORTS, 407-386-5184, jfoster@ea.com

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Announcing 'Digital Publishing News' iPhone App from KnowledgeView

LONDON, August 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Read the latest news; experience a unique news app experience

    The Digital Publishing News App for the Apple iPhone includes handpicked, high quality
content from variety of industry sources on the latest digital publishing news and is
designed to help KnowledgeView's publishing clients and the industry at large follow
latest trends, reports and case studies.

    An iPhone App using the NewsPad technology

    Digital Publishing News has been available for the iPad and the Android platform for
few months now but what sets the iPhone App apart is its use of the NewsPad technology for
news communities from KnowledgeView that provides a unique user experience and set of
features that demonstrates the best in social news apps, for example:

       
        - Ability to follow authors, topics or news by region and share it, as well
          as the ability to submit news by users.
        - English and Arabic text-to-speech, just shake your iPhone to get it to speak!
        - The revolutionary LiveBridge technology from Rewardisement that makes
          publishers' Print ads go live on mobile and rewards consumers for interacting with ads
          or other media.

    "Powered by KnowledgeView's Apps technology, 'DPN' is a viral content discovery, and
you're bound to learn something interesting and relevant to your industry when you follow
their content." Ahmed Salman, Assafir Newspaper of Lebanon

    To download the App search the Apple App store for 'Digital Publishing News' for
iPhone or follow this link
[https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/digital-publishing-news-for/id681821748?mt=8 ].

    We very much welcome your comments and submissions on published news, as well as your
feedback on the apps features and how it can benefit your business.

    To find the latest mobile technology and digital publishing news:

    Download our iPad App "DigitalPublishingNews [http://DigitalPublishingNews ]"

    Like our Facebook page "KnowledgeViewLtd.
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    Follow us on Twitter "KnowledgeViewLtd. [https://twitter.com/KnowledgeView ]"

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    About KnowledgeView

    KnowledgeView Ltd is a UK-based company with headquarters in London and MENA regional
office in Beirut. KnowledgeView has a unique combination of industry leaders on its Board
and powerful publishing technology used by leading media players globally.

    The company was founded in 1995 to develop cross-media publishing, news management and
editorial sharing systems, with over forty media companies and 5000 journalists using its
Publish live systems. KnowledgeView has also established a leading position in mobile apps
development on the iPad, iPhone, Android tablet and Web-mobile platforms.

    KnowledgeView's client base extends over four continents with such names as Dow Jones
Newswire, CNN, Geopolitical Information Service, Australian Associated Press, Qatar News
Agency, Saudi Research and Marketing Group, Abu Dhabi Media, MarocSoir Group and Deloitte
&Touche, to name a few.

    Publish live suite of products and services enables publishers and news groups to
create regional or thematic communities around news, deriving maximum revenues from
subscriptions and advertising and extend their reach through easy multi-publishing to
paper, Web, mobile iPhone and iPad as well as the Android platform and social networks.

    KnowledgeView's RAPID Browser, the heart of 'Publish live Newsroom', is a powerful
news management and editorial sharing system for automating acquisition and
classification, setting the standard for the next generation of news management systems.
RAPID Browser allows media groups to setup their own cloud-based Content Hubs for
extending their reach into their communities and generating revenues from advertising and
subscriptions.

       
        For more information please contact:

        KnowledgeView Marketing
        T: +961-1345178
        E: marketing@knowledgeview.co.uk
        Website: http://www.knowledgeview.co.uk

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AT&T to Launch HTC One Mini

DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* announced today its plans to launch the HTC One mini, a compact version of the award-winning HTC One. The HTC One mini shares the iconic design and must-have features of the HTC One and will be available exclusively from AT&T beginning August 23 for $99.99 with a two-year agreement.  To see the HTC One mini in action, check out this video.

"Our customers loved the HTC One, so we are excited to offer this slimmer, more compact version," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Devices, AT&T.  "We're proud to continue to offer our customers so many choices with a broad smartphone portfolio all on the nation's fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network."

Jason Mackenzie, President of North America, HTC, said, "The HTC One mini is pocket-friendly but packed with large experiences - an HD screen, our breakthrough UltraPixel camera, a home screen with customized feeds from news networks to social networks including Instagram, and huge sound from its front-facing stereo speakers."

Shorter, thinner and lighter than the original HTC One, the new HTC One mini boasts a striking aluminum body with a 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 HD 720p display, a powerful Qualcomm(® )Snapdragon(TM) 400 dual-core 1.4 GHz processor, and HTC's UltraPixel Camera with backside illuminated sensor that captures 300 percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors, so you can take better photos in low light and bright light.

The HTC One mini packs all the great features you love about HTC One including:

    --  HTC BlinkFeed(TM) puts your favorite content at the center of your
        mobile world, delivering social updates, news updates and photos
        directly to your home screen. It aggregates the freshest content, with
        more than 10,000 feeds served up daily from the most relevant and
        interesting sources. Enjoy all the information at a glance, without the
        need to jump between multiple applications and websites.
    --  HTC Zoe(TM) brings special moments to life in three-second videos,
        enabling a range of advanced editing capabilities and creative
        flexibility. Photos, videos and Zoes can also be featured as part of
        automatically edited 30-second Video Highlights with pre-selected themes
        with music or using sound tracks from your personal music library.
    --  HTC BoomSound(TM) provides dual front-facing speakers and a built-in
        amplifier to bring music, movies and games to life with minimal
        distortion, as well as the authentic sound experience you expect from
        built-in Beats Audio(TM).
AT&T now has the most reliable 4G LTE network. According to independent third-party data, AT&T has the highest success rate for delivering mobile content across nationwide 4G LTE networks.**  And AT&T was named America's fastest 4G LTE network  in PC Magazine's 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study - and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.***

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

** Speed claim based on comparison of national carriers' average 4G LTE download speeds for Android(TM) and Windows smartphones and iPhone 5. Reliability claim compares data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere.

*** PC Magazine, June 17, 2013; http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420333,00.asp

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Stacey Harth, AT&T Corporate Communications, (404) 986-1833, stacey.harth@att.com

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

Acromag's New Rugged COM Express Type 6 Modules Feature Intel Core i7/i5 4th-Gen CPUs and Removable Memory

Acromag's new XCOM-6400 is a ruggedized COM Express module offering high-performance, low-power multi-core processors and a unique SODIMM hold-down that allows users to upgrade memory

WIXOM, Mich., Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Acromag's XCOM-6400 COM Express Module provides a high-performance processor in a package that is small, light, and very power-efficient. The XCOM-6400 is a Type 6 Basic COM Express module that is available with a choice of Intel's 4-generation Core i7 or i5 Haswell CPU and Intel's 8-Series QM87 PCH chipset, formerly known as Lynx Point. An innovative SODIMM hold-down method ensures secure connections while still allowing users to remove or upgrade the memory.  Ruggedly designed for use in defense, aerospace, and industrial applications; this COM Express module features an extra-thick circuit board, advanced thermal management, and extended operating temperature ranges. A variety of model configurations start at $1995 which includes an installed heat spreader plate.

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The XCOM-6400 provides heat sink capabilities not available on traditional COM Express designs. Conduction-cooled rails establish a new design opportunity for carrier cards. Additional heat management technologies include heat spreader plates plus options such as cooling fins and a fan.

"This module sets a new standard for shock and vibration by implementing a SODIMM hold down mechanism. Soldering down the memory is no longer necessary," explained Joseph Primeau, Acromag's sales and marketing director. A screw-down latch securely fastens the memory in place to prevent it from shaking loose and also serves as a conduction plate to help wick away heat. Removing the latch provides user access to two memory slots that support up to 16GB of high-speed DDR3L available in 1 x 4GB, 2 x 4GB, and 2 x 8GB configurations.

The 4th generation of Intel's Core i5 and i7 processors (codename Haswell) delivers many enhanced capabilities for media, graphics, security, and power management. Huge performance improvements were made for floating-point-intensive computations which are critical for digital signal and image processing applications like radar and sonar. Enhanced graphics enable smoother playback of high-quality images. Better power efficiency reduces heat and allows smaller, lighter, more portable designs. Acromag offers a high-performance quad core i7 CPU (2.4GHz, 47W) and more efficient dual core i5 CPU (1.6GHz, 25W).

The platform controller hub is Intel's 8-Series QM87 PCH chipset (codename Lynx Point) which provides faster connectivity and flexibility with integrated I/O technologies. For graphics, the module uses an Intel integrated graphics processor with support for a 3x digital display interface (DVI or DisplayPort) and eDP interface (x2). Audio is supported through an HDA interface. The LAN Port is a Gigabit Ethernet Medium Dependent Interface (MDI). Other I/O interfaces include four SATA III ports (6 Gb/s), a PEG / general-purpose PCIe x16 interface with bifurcation/trifurcation support, four USB 3.0/2.0 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports. Users can access the SPI bus, LPC bus, SMBus (system), and I(2)C (user). There are also four general-purpose outputs and four general-purpose inputs. Security and encryption capabilities are facilitated through use of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

About Acromag

Acromag has designed and manufactured measurement and control products for more than 50 years. They are an international corporation with a world headquarters near Detroit, Michigan and a global network of sales representatives and distributors. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded I/O products including bus boards, mezzanine modules, wiring accessories, and software. Industries served include military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.

http://www.acromag.com

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Acromag

CONTACT: Robert Greenfield, Marketing Communications Manager, Acromag, Inc., Phone: 248-295-0865, rgreenfield@acromag.com

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

Global Industrial Launches Global Industrial Marketplace

New Selling Channel Creates Focused Business-to-Business Forum for Marketplace Sellers and Customers

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Industrial (http://www.globalindustrial.com), part of the Industrial Products Group of Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX), introduces the Global Industrial Marketplace, a new forum that allows vendors to sell directly to Global Industrial's extensive customer base.  In addition to products supplied and shipped by Global Industrial, the Global Industrial Marketplace offers products via http://www.globalindustrial.com that are directly sold and shipped by third-party "Marketplace Sellers".  Marketplace Sellers are specially selected to provide a wider variety of products, categories and choices to better serve the needs of Global Industrial's business customers. 

Unlike current consumer-oriented online marketplaces, the Global Industrial Marketplace is focused on the B2B market.  Marketplace Sellers can distribute and sell their products directly to http://www.globalindustrial.com buyers, which range from small and independent businesses to Fortune 1000 companies in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing industries, as well as verticals such as education, government, retail, healthcare and more.

"We are excited to offer the Global Industrial Marketplace which will provide Marketplace Sellers with a new sales channel and our customers with an expanded offering of products," said Bob Dooley, president of Global Industrial. "Providing smaller businesses and specialized category vendors with exposure to our large, national selling platform affords them a new high traffic sales channel and the support to drive their success.  We are looking to create true partnerships with B2B sellers to expand overall offerings and product selection."

Global Industrial Marketplace offers vendors the opportunity to partner with Global Industrial's award winning e-commerce platform while taking advantage of Global Industrial's national reach and significant marketing budget to promote and sell their products to a wide range of buyers in varying industries.

Sellers can access a user-friendly web-based portal to manage products, download orders, provide shipping advice and review payments, providing them with an intuitive and easy set up process. Sellers receive hands-on, personalized help throughout the partnership, ensuring their listings and visibility are optimized. As a result, new sellers can have their products appear on http://www.globalindustrial.com within days. 

Global Industrial Marketplace is also providing a full menu of services for successful and efficient selling, including access to checkout, transaction processing, fraud protection and customer service.

"Global Industrial Marketplace gives sellers access to millions of new potential customers, as well as the chance to reach thousands of established business customers overnight," added Dooley.  "In addition to the more than 750,000 SKUs Global Industrial sells, the increase in products offered by Marketplace Sellers ultimately makes our customer the winner."

For more information or for help getting started, contact Karen Rose,
Director of Business Development, Global Industrial Marketplace sales@mp.globalindustrial.com, 1-855-579-8600.

Investor/Media Contacts:
Mike Smargiassi / Kristen Mutarelli
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
212-986-6667
smarg@braincomm.com
mutarelli@braincomm.com

About Global Industrial (http://www.globalindustrial.com)
Global Equipment Company (d/b/a Global Industrial) (http://www.globalindustrial.com) is a subsidiary of Systemax Inc. Global carries over 750,000 industrial, material handling and business products for Fortune 1000 companies, small businesses, institutions and government agencies.

About Global Industrial Marketplace (https://mp.globalindustrial.com/sellerportal/)
Global Industrial Marketplace Inc., a subsidiary of Systemax Inc., is a new forum for B2B sellers to reach a multitude of business customers through the online Marketplace located on http://www.globalindustrial.com.

About Systemax Inc. (http://www.systemax.com)
Systemax Inc, a Fortune 1000 company, sells personal computers, computer components and supplies, consumer electronics and industrial products through a system of branded e-commerce web sites, retail stores, relationship marketers and direct mail catalogs in North America and Europe. The primary brands are TigerDirect, Global Industrial, MISCO, and Inmac Wstore.

SOURCE  Systemax Inc.

Systemax Inc.

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

Shipping Students off to College Becomes More Affordable with Online Coupon Codes and Deals from AnyCodes.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first year of sending a student off to college can be as intimidating as it is exciting. So much stuff to buy, pack, and pay for -- computers, new clothes and shoes, a mini refrigerator, microwave, sheets, and of course, all the usual school supplies. Text books alone can cost students $500 or more per semester, even if they purchase used books. Stuff for school sure isn't getting any cheaper, so it makes good sense to start looking for great deals and discounts on back-to-school as early as possible. The National Retail Federation and Shop.org's back-to-college shopping survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics reported that back-to-college shoppers will spend the majority of their money on electronics when getting ready to head back to school.

To keep costs reasonable despite the economy, back-to-school shoppers are finding creative ways to save money. Some do comparison shopping while others choose store brands or look for sales and deals. AnyCodes.com, a site dedicated to providing top-notch online deals and coupon codes, offers college shoppers an easy way to shop the brands they love while also inviting them to enjoy a wide selection of back-to-school deals. The Back-to-School topic page (anycodes.com/topic/back-to-school-coupons-deals-14.html) at AnyCodes.com serves as a creative landing page with specials and discounts to help parents and students alike save money on the back-to-school crush. Deals on clothing, electronics, and school supplies are available for all ages to enjoy.

"It's very easy to go overboard when shopping for college the first time," says AnyCodes' Marketing Director. "Even when it's your child's second, third, or final year, you almost always end up spending more than you intend to spend. With this in mind, doing some comparison shopping and using online coupon codes and discounts can really help you to keep some of the back-to-school expense down. At AnyCodes.com, we really enjoy finding great deals to share with you so we can help defray the exorbitant costs of college."

Shoppers can easily access deals and special offers on AnyCodes.com by browsing the featured specials and categories or by searching for specific products or brand names. It is free to use the deals on AnyCodes.com and consumers can find everything from dollars-off and percent-off to free shipping or other freebies.

Some of AnyCodes.com's back-to-school deals for the college aged crowd include:

    --  Walmart - Back to college savings: up to 30% off + free shipping.
    --  Kohls.com - 15% off everything.
    --  Chegg - Rent or Buy Textbooks from Chegg: Up to 90% off
    --  BookRenter - Get 5% off 3+ textbook rentals.
    --  College Book Renter - 7% off & Free Shipping
    --  Macy's - An extra 15% off Back to School items.
    --  Newegg - Back to College: 20% off select Skullcandy Headphones.
    --  Microsoft Store - Students get 10% off PCs, Accessories and Software.
    --  Sony Store - Up to $500 off on Sony computers for back to school
    --  Lenovo - Save up to 40% on select home PCs.
    --  Dell - Exclusive Back-to-School offer: get a $200 Promo eGift Card w/
        select PC purchase over $699.
    --  Forever21 - Back to School: up to 53% off.
    --  Victoria's Secret - $15 OFF $100 and $150 OFF $500.
    --  AllPosters.com - 30% off T-Shirts, Movie Posters, Novelty Items, Best
        Sellers and More.
AnyCodes.com's Back-to-School Deals page offers helpful deals for younger students in addition to college kids. Parents can save money by looking for the best deals online prior to buying everything their kids need for college.

"Back-to-school is a fun time, especially for the first-time college student or the returning college student," says AnyCodes' CEO. "It is truly a pleasure for us to be able to round up these deals and share them with parents and students so they can reduce their overall back-to-school costs."

About AnyCodes:

AnyCodes is a website devoted to helping shoppers save time and money by using online coupon codes and discounts. The site compiles online coupons, deals, and special offers from thousands of merchants, giving shoppers the opportunity to save money on just about anything they're planning to buy. AnyCodes is free to use and new discounts are becoming available every day. For more information on AnyCodes and to view thousands of online coupon codes and discounts, please see: http://www.AnyCodes.com.

For international shopping, please visit AnyCodes' sister sites: HalfDiscount.com for vouchers in United Kingdom, OzSavings.com for voucher codes in Australia, and YesSavings.com for coupons in Canada.

For further information, please contact:

pr@anycodes.com

Twitter: @AnyCodes

facebook.com/Anycodes

SOURCE  AnyCodes.com

AnyCodes.com

CONTACT: Ella Wang, 21-6418-8525

Web Site: http://www.anycodes.com/online-coupons-tagged-with-Back-to-School-1640.html

Perks Of Smartphone And Tablet Combine With Samsung Galaxy Mega, Available At AT&T Aug. 23

DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning August 23, you will be able to enjoy the functionality of a smartphone with the viewing ease of a tablet.  AT&T* will be the first carrier in the U.S. to offer the Samsung Galaxy Mega(TM) for $24 per month with AT&T Next or $149.99 with a two-year agreement.  The 6.3-inch device is the ideal hybrid handset if you want to experience smartphone portability with the immersive experience of a tablet. To see the Galaxy Mega's features in action, check out this video.

"Continuing our legacy as the first carrier to launch Samsung's Galaxy series, we're excited to expand our growing line of Galaxy smartphones with the Galaxy Mega," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Devices, AT&T.  "Images and web content come alive on the large display, making it easy to stay productive and entertained almost anywhere, all on the nation's fastest and now most reliable 4G LTE network.**"

The Galaxy Mega runs Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and includes many of the popular Galaxy smartphone features:

    --  WatchON(TM) is a service that simplifies searching and recommends TV,
        movies and sports according to personal tastes. With WatchON and the
        built-in IR blaster, the Galaxy Mega functions as a remote control for
        home theater equipment.
    --  Air View(TM) allows you to hover your finger over a calendar item or
        email to display a preview of what's inside without opening it.
    --  Multi Window display offers split screen viewing and lets you view
        content in two windows at once, making it easy to multi-task. For
        instance, you can take notes while watching a video or search the web
        while responding to a text message or email.
    --  Easy Mode settings give new smartphone users or simplicity seekers the
        option to start out with a basic version of your home screen that keeps
        your favorite apps and features within reach.
    --  Story Album(TM) transforms photos you take with the Mega's 8-megapixel
        camera into multi-media albums with music, videos and notes.
    --  S Translator(TM) helps you get your point across in a variety of
        languages.
AT&T recently launched AT&T Next, a new program that gives you the chance to get a new device every year.  AT&T Next is simple and easy to use.

    --  You can purchase a smartphone or tablet with no down payment, no upgrade
        fee and no activation fee and agree to pay monthly installments for the
        device, with no financing fees.
    --  After 12 payments, you can trade it in and upgrade to a brand new device
        -- again with no down payment.
    --  AT&T Next is available for new AT&T customers or existing customers who
        are upgrade eligible.
    --  Using AT&T Next, you can get the Galaxy Mega for $24 per month.
This device earned five out of five stars on AT&T's Eco-Rating system - the system's highest achievement. The system, which rates the environmental factors of AT&T branded handset devices, was created to empower consumer choice around sustainability. For more information about this device's rating, AT&T's Eco-Rating System, and how you can join AT&T in making a difference, please visit http://att.com/ecospace.

AT&T now has the fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network. According to independent third-party data, AT&T has the highest success rate for delivering mobile content across nationwide 4G LTE networks.**  And AT&T was named America's fastest 4G LTE network  in PC Magazine's 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study - and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.***

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Speed claim based on comparison of national carriers' average 4G LTE download speeds for Android(TM) and Windows smartphones and iPhone 5. Reliability claim compares data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere.
*** PC Magazine, June 17, 2013; http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420333,00.asp

Samsung, Galaxy S, WatchON, Story Album, S Translator and Air View are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Multi Window does not support all applications.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high-speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Stacey Harth, AT&T, 404-986-1833, stacey.harth@att.com

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

Save the Earth and Your Electricity Bill - Huntkey Delivers Green Power EN Series Power Supplies

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, has announced their latest middle-end power supplies - Green Power EN series, which are designed to save energy and your money. On the Green Power EN array comes with options in 300W and 350W (rated power).

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EN means Enhance. Green Power EN not only inherits the advantages of Green Power, but also enhances performance to some extent. The convert efficiency of the enhanced power supply can reach to 80% at the typical load. Moreover, Green Power EN450 supports back cable management, which makes it more convenient and neater to arrange your cables in your case for a clutter-free finish.

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With the forward circuit design, Green Power EN saves not only the energy but also drops your bill with its working efficiency higher than 80% overall. Supposing a computer system (rated 300w) operates 8 hours a day, the electricity cost can be calculated as follows:

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The affordable line of Green Power EN power supplies deliver value while providing a durable source of everyday computing. Built with high quality components, Green Power EN power supplies are compliant with ATX +12V v2.31 and the latest 4th Intel Haswell CPUs as tested. The 12cm silent cooling fan with smart fan control sensor also adjust the fan speed automatically to provide an ideal working system. Besides, with the dual +12V rails design, Green Power EN can support high end graphic cards and PC System.

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Huntkey cares about every detail of our power supply. Green Power EN series not only conveys a steady and efficiency power output, but also features an environmental-friendly production way to protect our planet. It's solid outside, powerful inside.

Go and get one to save the earth and save your electricity bill!

Green Power EN400 Specifications

    --  Max output: 400W
Rated output: 300W

    --  Without PFC, efficiency 80% at typical load
    --  Connectors: 20+4pin
             4pin for CPU

             2*SATA for HDD/ODD

             2* 4pin for HDD/ODD

             PCI-Express: 1*6pin

             1*Small 4pin

    --  Safety Certification: CB
Green Power EN450 Specifications

    --  Max output: 450W
Rated output: 350W

    --  Without PFC, efficiency 80% at typical load
    --  Support back cable management

    --  Connectors: 20+4pin             (4+4)pin for CPU             3*SATA for
        HDD/ODD             3* 4pin for HDD/ODD             PCI-Express: 1*6pin
        1*Small 4pin
    --  Safety Certification: CB
About Huntkey

Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, Dell, Best Buy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.

For more information about Huntkey, please visit http://dealer.huntkey.com/en/.

SOURCE  Huntkey Enterprise Group

Huntkey Enterprise Group

CONTACT: Megan, +86-755-8960-6580, weiwei2@huntkey.net

Web Site: http://dealer.huntkey.com/en

New Cancer-Fighting Game App Goes Global

Cigna teams with HopeLab to promote research-based Re-Mission 2 games worldwide

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health service company Cigna is on a mission: to get HopeLab's cancer-fighting game app Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge onto the phones and tablets of every young cancer patient in the world. The free app is available for Android and iOS (Apple) mobile devices.

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The Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge app, developed with support from Cigna, is just one of six ground-breaking Re-Mission 2 online games designed by HopeLab to help young cancer patients fight their disease. Research shows that playing the games boosts players' positive emotions, increases self-efficacy (their belief in their ability to fight cancer) and shifts attitudes about chemotherapy, which lead to better adherence to prescribed treatments.

Each Re-Mission 2 game puts players inside the body to defeat cancer, using weapons like chemotherapy, antibiotics and the body's immune cells. The action parallels real-world medical treatments used to fight cancer. The games are designed specifically for teens and young adults who are at risk of adverse cancer outcomes due to poor treatment adherence. More than 120 teens and young adults with cancer collaborated with HopeLab to develop and test the Re-Mission 2 games, which are now available free online at http://www.re-mission2.org.

"Whether you have cancer, or a family member, friend or classmate does, Re-Mission 2 games are a fun way to help you understand what it takes to fight the disease. Playing these games can help you or someone you care about fight and beat cancer," said Scott Josephs, M.D., Cigna national medical officer. "We began working with HopeLab to distribute the original Re-Mission game on CD and DVD to young people with cancer in 2007.  With the new globally accessible Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge mobile app, our goal is to use online news sources, app-based promotions, and game sites to help get this cancer-fighting video game in the hands of every young person with cancer worldwide."

"Innovative new tools are effective only if they're accessible to patients, and game apps like Re-Mission 2: Nanobot's Revenge can be played on mobile devices in waiting rooms, treatment clinics and at home," said Richard Tate, HopeLab vice president of communications and marketing. "Cigna's support in developing and distributing the Re-Mission 2 online games and mobile app will help us reach young cancer patients and caregivers around the world."

The new games apply insights from a brain-imaging study published in 2012 by HopeLab and Stanford University researchers showing that Re-Mission, a video game about killing cancer in the body, strongly activates brain circuits involved in positive motivation. This reward-related activation is associated with a shift in attitudes and emotions that helped boost players' adherence to prescribed chemotherapy and antibiotic treatments in a previous study. As a result, each Re-Mission 2 game is designed to boost positive emotion, increase self-efficacy, and shift attitudes toward chemotherapy.

About HopeLab
HopeLab is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 by Board Chair Pam Omidyar. HopeLab harnesses the power and appeal of technology to improve human health and well-being. HopeLab applies a research-based, customer-focused, collaborative approach to create products that positively impact health behavior. HopeLab is part of the Omidyar Group of philanthropies. For more information, please visit hopelab.org.

About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. All products and services are provided exclusively through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York and their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, and other related products including group disability, life, and accident coverage. Cigna has sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, with approximately 75 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit http://www.cigna.com.

SOURCE  Cigna

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Cigna

CONTACT: Joe Mondy (Cigna), Joseph.mondy@cigna.com, 860-226-5499; Kent Streeb (HopeLab), kent@kayacommunications.com, 530-908-9225

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

TechNave.com Officially Launches as Technology News and Information Hub

Technology news and information site TechNave.com was recently launched as the main source for technology news, prices, reviews and specifications to help users buy the best and latest gadgets in Malaysia and around the world.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology news and information site TechNave (http://technave.com) was recently launched to help support users make better informed decisions on buying new gadgets and technology devices. Dedicated to covering various gadgets including hardware and software, this includes the latest news, specifications, reviews, prices, apps and anything tech or gadget related. TechNave.com stands for Technology Nave while Nave means hub, with support for global users and Malaysian users.

The main aim of TechNave.com is for it to become the main hub for everything technology related with emphasis on smartphones, tablets and digital cameras for now. TechNave provides a number of tools including:

    --  News & Reviews: The News section provides easy access to the latest
        technology and gadget related news. The Reviews section provides more
        in-depth information such as articles covering specific phone models or
        devices and comparison analysis between specific devices and benchmarks.
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        whatever phone, tablet, digital camera or tech device with links
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        phones, smartphones and tablets including the latest devices to be
        officially announced and those rumoured to arrive; the Phone Comparison
        tool provides a single place where users can compare the specifications
        of up to three devices in one spot. This tool also provides a Thumbs up
        for the better specs, making it easier for users to select the better
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About TechNave.com

Originally called Gadgetbook and operating under MobileMegaMall.com, TechNave.com now stands on its own as the main source for technology news, information, prices, reviews and specifications to help users buy the best and latest gadgets in Malaysia and around the world.

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TechNave.com

CONTACT: Ken Chong, MAXOOM SDN.BHD., +60-3-91342826

Web Site: http://technave.com

CoreSite Extends Data Center Lease Agreement In Denver

Customers continue to benefit from key interconnection hub located in Rocky Mountain Region

DENVER, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR), a premier provider of network-dense, cloud-enabled data center solutions and the CoreSite Mesh, today announced that it has extended the term of its lease and expanded its capacity at DE1 (910 15(th) Street, Denver, Colorado). CoreSite's DE1 facility is among the most interconnected facilities in the Rocky Mountain region and a growing component of the CoreSite Mesh. Supporting the Mesh in Denver, CoreSite operates Any2 Denver, the largest peering exchange in the region's strategic and growing interconnection market, providing direct access to over 25 networks.

In addition to providing CoreSite with contractual rights to control its lease term into 2024, CoreSite secured the ability to further scale customer requirements with additional power capacity. From its Denver campus, comprised of DE1 and DE2 (639 East 18(th) Avenue), CoreSite provides its customers with a strong combination of capacity, connectivity, community and customer service. The new agreement ensures that Denver-based customers will have the opportunity to continue to benefit from and scale with the CoreSite customer experience.

"We are pleased to execute the agreements supporting additional growth in the Denver market," said Tom Ray, CEO at CoreSite. "We look forward to further enabling our customers in the region to propel revenue growth through expanded capacity, connectivity and extensive communities of networks, cloud service providers, content organizations and enterprises."

About CoreSite
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) is the data center provider chosen by more than 750 of the world's leading carriers and mobile operators, content and cloud providers, media and entertainment companies, and global enterprises to run their performance-sensitive applications and to connect and do business. CoreSite propels customer growth and long-term competitive advantage through the CoreSite Mesh by connecting the Internet, private networking, mobility, and cloud communities within and across its 14 high-performance data center campuses in eight markets in North America. With direct access to 275+ carriers and ISPs, over 180 leading cloud and IT service providers, intersite connectivity, and the nation's first Open Cloud Exchange that provides access to thousands of lit buildings and multiple key cloud on-ramps, CoreSite provides easy, efficient and valuable gateways to global business opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.CoreSite.com.

Forward Looking Statements
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SOURCE  CoreSite Realty Corporation

CoreSite Realty Corporation

CONTACT: Jeannie Zaemes, CoreSite Marketing Senior Director, 720-446-2006, 866-777-CORE, Jeannie.Zaemes@CoreSite.com

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

What Every High School Student Needs to Ace the ACTs & SATs...A Testing Timers Watch

Breakthrough wristwatch helps students reach potential during ACT® and SAT® testing

CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As high school students head back to school across the country this month, upperclassmen will soon begin preparation for standardized tests from ACT and College Board.  These scores on standardized tests can make or break aspiring students' acceptance into colleges and can affect scholarship opportunities.  Testing Timers was born out of need, by young entrepreneur Jordan Liss. Liss struggled with pacing himself through his standardized test and figured there had to be a better way to help students keep track of time and to ease their anxiety.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130819/AQ65693)

"I struggled when I was in high school taking the ACT® and SAT® tests," said Liss, inventor and founder of Testing Timers.  "Early results from students and tutors have proven that our product is clearly making a difference for students to operate at peak performance during their standardized test taking."

Managing the clock efficiently to make sure they have sufficient time to complete each section of the test is a challenge for students. Test takers typically glance at their regular watches, or the classroom wall clock and try to calculate how much time they have left to complete each portion of the test. By the time the supervisor announces that there are five minutes remaining, it's generally too late for students to finish the section. A Testing Timers watch solves that by showing students exactly how much time they have left to complete each section and gives students an at-a-glance view of where they are in the process.

Here's how it works: The Testing Timers watch breaks down each section of the test into preset timing units, which activate when the section begins, giving students specific markers representing the key points in each test and an easy-to-read total time remaining countdown that leaves students with no doubt about how much time they have left. The screen also reminds students of the total time for the section and provides a blinking track around the high-definition screen to deliver a quick visual of where the student should be.

Liss reports that of the students who have used the watches most have responded extremely positively, and the majority have seen their scores improve by as much as six points overall in the 36-point ACT® test - from pacing effectively, saving time, and testing confidently. Jim Giovanni, President of the Education Industry Association, called the watches "genius and revolutionary."

Although Testing Timers makes no claim that its watches are approved or endorsed by College Board or ACT, the products do not make noise nor vibrate, and are encrypted so that they can't be converted into "smart watches." Both College Board and ACT have been quoted as saying the watches meet all criteria to bring into testing sites. The watches are an amazing tool to supplement test preparation and they allow students to take practice tests using actual time allotments, which helps to build confidence for when students take the real test. Liss says his company continues to build partnerships throughout the tutoring and school community. "Our watches are being used to best prepare students to help them feel the confidence in the knowledge they have without worrying about time slipping away." A top testing preparation professional called the Testing Timers watch, "a perfect supplement to test preparation."

In keeping with the company's mission to help students, Testing Timers offers its revolutionary new watches at an affordable price: The aTest Timer model for the ACT® is just $45.99 and the sTest Timer model for $45.99.

Students and parents can purchase Testing Timers watches at the company's website: http://www.testingtimers.com.

About Testing Timers
Testing Timers is revolutionizing how students prepare for and take standardized tests like the ACT® and SAT® with unique timers featuring designs that help students pace themselves, save time and score better. With just a quick glance at the timer, students have all of the information they need to continue testing confidently, no longer wasting precious seconds or minutes trying to calculate the amount of time they have left or where they should be in each test section. Find out more at http://www.testingtimers.com.

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Testing Timers

CONTACT: Lisa Ripson, Ripson Communications, (312) 493-5921 (O), (312) 952-7394 (C)

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