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KD-CATHD300Lite - New HDMI Extender by Key Digital®

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Digital(®), an award winning (CES, CEDIA, InfoComm, NAHB) manufacturer of leading-edge technology for HDTV applications, introduces FatCat Series(TM) model KD-CATHD300Lite HDBT/HDMI Extender, the newest digital video distribution solution. This product is designed for residential applications where long CAT6/STP cable runs are impeding digital video signal transmission. As leaders in digital and analog video technology, Key Digital(®) produces a variety of HDMI extenders to provide solutions to installers for residential A/V systems.

The FatCAT Series(TM) KD-CATHD300Lite allows extension of 1080p/60,1920x1200, 3D signals up to 250 ft. when using Key Digital(®) Super CAT6 Shielded Cabling (Model # KD -CAT6STP1X) or up to 200 ft. when using third party CAT6/STP cabling. KD-CATHD300Lite carries IR and RS-232 for controlling remotely located equipment.

The FatCat Series(TM) model KD-CATHD300Lite now offers support for HDBaseT Technology for the seamless switching and viewing of any source/input with any display/output, regardless of multiple output viewing relation. Key Digital(®)'s new extender also features built-in EDID control, which ensures a proper handshake between HDMI devices every time.

Today's installers need reliable, easy, and fast integration of video and audio in residential applications.  The KD-CATHD300Lite simplifies HDMI installations offering all video, audio and control capabilities needed for the most technical applications.

For more information on how Key Digital is revolutionizing digital video transmission, visit http://www.keydigital.com. Key Digital(®) will be exhibiting at CEDIA 2013. For more information click here or visit us at Booth #3738.

Key Digital Industry Leadership

Mike Tsinberg, Founder and President of Key Digital, is a holder of 40 HDTV patents.

    --  "Father of DVD" - Developed architecture and system software for world
        first Digital Video Disk (DVD) MPEG2 based authoring system - key DVD
        enabling technology
    --  Participated with Emmy Award Winner for DVD technology development
    --  2009 Inductee as one of the Top 200 Pioneers of HDTV by the Academy of
        DTV Pioneers (CEA)
    --  SMTPE Fellow
About Key Digital(®

)Key Digital(®), an award winning (CES, CEDIA, InfoComm, NAHB) developer and manufacturer of leading-edge technology for HDTV applications, delivering total video systems solutions. The company manufactures a wide range of digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions marketed broadly to the HDTV community, such as digital video and audio processors, switchers, distribution amplifiers, cables, adapters, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.keydigital.com.

SOURCE  Key Digital

Key Digital

CONTACT: PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT: Masha Lakhter, masha@keydigital.com, 914-667-9700 ext. 211, or Cell: 917-701-3238, or Fax: 914-668-8666, or Viktoriia Nakhla, viktoriia@keydigital.com, 914-667-9700 ext. 216

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

Inovonics Expands EchoStream Universal Transmitter Portfolio With Long Range Wireless Transmitter

The EN1252 long range dual input universal transmitter offers perimeter and building protection with five times more power than standard EchoStream universal wireless transmitters

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Inovonics (http://www.inovonics.com), the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, today announced the release of its EchoStream(® )EN1252 Long Range Dual Input Universal Wireless Transmitter. The EN1252 is the newest addition to Inovonics' Universal Transmitter family which also includes the EN1210, EN1210EOL, EN1212 and EN1216. It transmits at five times more power than standard universal transmitters while offering a battery life of up to two years. Its high-power and long range make the EN1252 ideal for perimeter security encasing remotely located buildings or industrial facilities where trenching cable is an expensive proposition.

"The EN1252 was designed with remote buildings and commercial properties in mind," said Mark Jarman, president of Inovonics. "With five times more power, this product provides a cost-effective, secure communications network that can serve as an alternative to a fiber or cable installation. We listened to the needs of end-users with remote sites and perimeter security needs, and added this option to our portfolio to meet their coverage requirements and low-maintenance preferences."

The EN1252's dual digital inputs allow for an easy integration with any standard field device and its long range capabilities are an ideal fit for perimeter security. At a location with an expansive perimeter, such as a construction site, it may be impractical or too costly to deploy wired intrusion devices. For example, if an end-user wanted to use sensors to establish perimeter security around a site spanning several miles, the EN1252 can provide communications over a long distance without the costs and labor associated with trenching, backfill and cable. Additionally, if a perimeter were to change, the EN1252's wireless flexibility would allow for easy relocation. These features make a significant impact on the end-user's bottom line, while offering the same benefits of a wired solution.

The EN1252 also is an FCC Part 15 Modular Grant Listed device. This offers OEMs the option to use the EN1252 as a standard field device, or remove the circuitry from its packaging and integrate it into an FCC approved design.  The EN1252 ships in an Inovonics protective enclosure and can be installed directly in the field within minutes.  The EN1252 is available from local authorized Inovonics dealers. To locate a dealer near you, visit (http://www.inovonics.com/support/how-to-buy/).

For more information about the EN1252, visit (http://www.inovonics.com) or join the conversation at (http://www.twitter.com/Inovonics).

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Inovonics Wireless Corporation
Inovonics is the industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Founded in 1986, the company pioneered the use of 900 MHz wireless technology to deliver the most reliable, cost-effective and flexible solutions for critical wireless applications. A leader in security and senior care markets, and the standard for multi-family submetering solutions, the Inovonics family of transmitters, receivers and control modules provides the wireless backbone for many of the world's most widely used wireless systems. Renowned for exceptional performance and reliability, more than 10 million Inovonics wireless devices have been deployed in the most challenging of commercial environments, where structural limitations and multiple wireless networks can prove disruptive to lower quality systems. Working with leading OEMs and service provider partners, Inovonics provides network design and system engineering support to continuously advance the use of wireless technologies for corporate, industrial, government and educational applications. For more information contact Inovonics at (http://www.inovonics.com), or call 800-782-2709.

Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 ext. 19
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

SOURCE  Inovonics

Inovonics

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

Launch of iTooch on Android for Back-to-school 2013!

PARIS, August 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Leading the educational and mobile apps from Elementary to Middle school, iTooch is
now available on the Google Play Store.

    Educational apps

    eduPad is publishing a large list of educational and interactive apps for tablets and
smartphones. Our apps are created by teachers and video games developers and turn learning
into fun!

    Watch our trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCE-jetPkYI

    Based on a fun and innovative pedagogy

    Discover our apps [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7h8wc60emtpo3sp/FxHOAeO6p4 ]

    More than 900,000 fans!

    "I just downloaded your iTooch Grade 5 Math and English Apps. WOW they are amazing !"
- Jon Smith, School Teacher, Ohio

    "The mascot is adorable and keeps kids on task with lots of encouragement and there is
a lesson summary available when needed." - TeachersWithApps.com

    More than 30 apps from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade

    iTooch goes in-depth with official educational curricula from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade,
to be used at home or school.

       
        - Elementary School: learn and practice Math, Langage Arts and Science from
          3rd to 5th Grade
        - Middle School: learn and practice Math and Langage Arts from 6th to 8th Grade

    available on the App Store, Windows 8 and now on Google Play Store

    iTooch is back-to-school on Android from September. Every level is available,
including some new features just for you!

    From $4.99

    (free versions available)

    online version [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t3x37886fonhreu/3Pg6F0O9PL/08-13 Launch of
iTooch on Android.pdf ]

    http://www.eduPad.com

       
        Press contact
        Jerome Serre / Amandine Royer
        contact@edupad.com

    http://www.eduPad.com

    http://www.edupad.com/about-us/press

EduPad

CONTACT: +33(0)6 81 82 05 01

No Need For "Do Not Disturb Sign" - Renaissance Hotels Launches "Discovery Doors" - New Interactive Film-Based Digital Gaming Experience

Online Experience Encourages Travelers to Unlock Exclusive Surprises Behind Every Door - Including a Serenade from CeeLo Green

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renaissance Hotels (renhotels.com), the hotel brand designed to help guests Live Life to Discover(SM), is making discovery easier and more fun with the hotel brand's first interactive film based gaming experience, Discovery Doors (renhotels.com/discovery). The unique online film experience, created by New York communications agency Anomaly and directed by award winning director Jason Zada, enables users to explore a real life Renaissance hotel online while unlocking unexpected elements of surprise behind every door.

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To officially kick-off the online experience, Renaissance Hotels partnered with CeeLo Green, Chief Creative Officer for Primary Wave Music, to surprise an unsuspecting family at the Renaissance New York Hotel 57 with an intimate serenade as they opened their guest room door.  The inspiring discovery is one of many surprises players can expect to find when they open one of dozens of doors in the film based digital game. To see exclusive footage of CeeLo Green surprising unsuspecting guests in New York City, visit http://youtu.be/qDXXmw0qr_I.

Players of Discovery Doors are prompted to find "keys" which open doors in the online experience. Behind every door lies a unique discovery - the filming of a silent movie, an 80's breakdance battle and CeeLo Green himself amongst them - and a chance to win one of over 500 select prizes, including the following:

    --  The Global Discovery Pass: Winners and their guest will receive a one
        week long stay in three global destinations (Paris, France; Phuket,
        Thailand; and Sonoma, California) including airfare, upgraded VIP
        accommodations at Renaissance Hotels, an array of amenities and a local
        tour personally curated by the hotel's Navigator.
    --  The National Discovery Trip: Winners and their guest will receive one
        week in the U.S. city of their choice including airfare, upgraded VIP
        accommodations at Renaissance Hotels, a variety of special amenities and
        a local tour personally curated by the hotel's Navigator.
    --  Weekend Stays: Winners and their guest will receive a two-night stay in
        the U.S. city of their choice, including an upgraded VIP accommodation
        at Renaissance Hotels.
Beyond simply travel experiences, Discovery Doors participants will have the opportunity to win a variety of culinary, shopping and additional discovery prizes from a selection of well-known brands such as a six-month subscription to the Artisanal Coffee of the Month Club, a one-year subscription to Birchbox and assortment of fine Artisan cheeses.

Players of Discovery Doors can continue to open doors and win prizes by collecting additional keys, via:

    --  Sharing a unique Discovery on Twitter @RenHotels with the hashtag
        #RDiscovery
    --  Sharing a Discovery on RenHotels.com via Twitter
    --  Inviting friends to sign up for Discovery Doors
    --  Checking into a Renaissance Hotel in person
    --  Checking into a Renaissance Hotel location via Foursquare
"During every stay at a Renaissance Hotel we want to inspire our guests to discover something new and unexpected, whether it's within the destination or even within the hotel itself," said Dan Vinh, vice president of global marketing for Renaissance Hotels. "Discovery Doors brings this idea to life through a fun virtual digital experience that engages travelers to experience Renaissance Hotels, unlock some surprising moments, and win cool prizes."

To participate in Discovery Doors visit http://www.renhotels.com/discovery. For full terms and conditions for the program please visit http://www.renhotels.com/discovery/#legal.

ABOUT RENAISSANCE
Renaissance Hotels encourages guests to Live Life to Discover(SM)  at more than 155 hotels in 35 countries around the world. Each hotel is unique and every stay offers an opportunity to explore local discoveries exclusive to the destination.  At every hotel, Renaissance Navigators are local experts ready to assist guests in discovering local flavors and activities.  Signature RLife LIVE entertainment events are designed to showcase emerging talent in music, the arts, culinary and more to inspire discovery. R.E.N. Meetings offers groups an experience beyond the traditional meeting rooted in creative sensory meeting design, RLife LIVE networking events and custom curated local Navigator excursions.  At Renaissance Hotels, we work to ensure that every trip is transformed into an eye-opening, unforgettable journey. You spend your life working, you should discover the world as you go. To discover more visit http://www.renhotels.com.

Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RenHotels

Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/RenHotels

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Renaissance Hotels

CONTACT: Catherine Leitner, Renaissance Hotels, 301.380.4220, catherine.leitner@marriott.com, Lauren Bishop, ALISON BROD PUBLIC RELATIONS, 212-230-1800, laurenb@alisonbrodpr.com

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

Skyera Unveils skyEagle Series of Next-Generation All-Flash Enterprise Storage Arrays

Company sets unprecedented performance, capacity and price milestones

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyera Inc., founded by an executive and engineering team with unsurpassed backgrounds in NAND Flash, enterprise storage and networking arenas, today announced the skyEagle(TM) Series, the first all-Flash enterprise storage arrays with the reliability, performance and capacity to handle mission critical data center applications below the price per gigabyte of legacy disk-based arrays.

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Based on Skyera's third-generation solid-state platform, the skyEagle series builds on the breakthrough innovations introduced last year in the skyHawk(TM) array, adding active/active controllers for high availability, synchronous/asynchronous replication, fully converged networks, protocols, and storage, and an unprecedented half petabyte (500 terabytes) capacity in a 1u form factor--more than 2.5 Petabytes after compression and deduplication. In addition, performance had been improved up to an industry-leading 5M IOPS. By leveraging the high density of the Most Advanced 1y/1z NAND (MAN) Flash chips, combined with its proprietary high-performance Flash controller and hardware accelerated services, Skyera has boosted the capacity and performance of skyEagle by a factor of 10 over the market-leading skyHawk array in just one year. Skyera has also set a list price for the read-optimized half petabyte (500 TB) skyEagle storage system of $1.99 per GB, or $.49 per GB with data reduction technologies.

The skyEagle series offers 16 interchangeable 16Gb Fibre Channel and 10Gb Ethernet ports supporting a mix of Fibre Channel and iSCSI block-based SAN protocols, as well as an option for 96 lanes of PCIe connectivity. Support for NFS and SMB makes skyEagle a truly converged enterprise storage solution.

"Big data and analytics; public, private and hybrid cloud infrastructures; and virtualized environments demand highly-available storage but that is only one piece of the storage infrastructure," said Radoslav Danilak, CEO of Skyera. "With the introduction of skyEagle, Skyera has created a next-generation all-Flash platform with an optimal balance of storage availability, usable Flash capacity performance and enterprise-class durability."

"skyHawk's introduction last year put us in a class by ourselves in regards to capacity and performance," said Frankie Roohparvar, COO of Skyera. "We felt that our only competition was us, and now we have disrupted ourselves not by a factor of 2 over 18 months in accordance with Moore's law, but by over 10 times the performance and capacity in just 12 months."

Skyera's innovations in Flash controller design and adaptive read-write techniques make the company the only enterprise Flash array supplier capable of utilizing MAN Flash chips, bringing a huge capacity boost to skyEagle without the penalties commonly associated with these chips. As NAND Flash geometries shrink below 20nm with the newest products, the durability and performance of the media are reduced below the standards demanded for enterprise data center environments. However, Skyera's 100x life amplification technology eliminates those issues. In addition, Skyera is working closely with the top Flash vendors to tune the performance and durability characteristics of the MLC media so that media is optimized for the skyEagle platform.  The result is that Skyera is able to leverage the economy of MAN Flash with unprecedented capacity while producing enterprise-class durability and performance at a price point that is moving below hard-disk based systems.

Shipments of initial products in the skyEagle series will commence in the first half of 2014.

Follow Skyera

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About Skyera

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

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

SOURCE  Skyera Inc.

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

Nikon Launches New Compact Speedlight SB-300

DUBAI, August 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Nikon Speedlight SB-300 - A compact and lightweight Speedlight that is easy to use

    Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the SB-300, a compact and
lightweight Speedlight that can easily be taken anywhere.

    (Photo:
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    The SB-300 is a compact and lightweight Speedlight that can be rotated up to
120degree(s) for bounce flash photography. It is compatible with Nikon FX-format and
DX-format digital SLR cameras, as well as Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras that
support i-TTL flash control. The SB-300 expands the ways in which users enjoy photography,
providing lighting capability not possible with a built-in flash.

       
        - SB-300 Primary Features

       
        1) The flash head can be tilted up 120degree(s) for excellent bounce flash
          performance
          The flash head can be tilted up 120degree(s) for bounce flash photography. When
          shooting indoors, light from the flash can be reflected off walls and ceilings for
          softer lighting of the subject and more natural photos.
        2) A compact and lightweight design that is extremely portable
          Measuring approximately 57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm (W x H x D) and weighing
          approximately 97 g, the compact and lightweight, extremely portable design makes it
          possible for users to enjoy more creative lighting expression just about anywhere.
          Furthermore, the SB-300 can be powered by AAA alkaline batteries or AAA Ni-MH
          rechargeable batteries.
        3) Simple operation
          Developed for use by even those using an external flash for the first time, simply
          turning the SB-300 on enables flash photography. i-TTL flash control provides
          automatic control over flash output level for optimal results under a variety of
          lighting conditions.
        4) Additional SB-300 Features and Functions
        5) Guide number: 18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft)
        6) FV lock function with which flash volume is determined based on monitor
          flashes and saved so that composition may be changed while maintaining the flash value
          (not supported by D5200, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, or D40-series
          cameras; among COOLPIX cameras, only supported by the COOLPIX A)
        7) Flash color temperature information communication transmits flash color
          temperature information to the camera for optimal white balance control when a
          digital-SLR camera is used.

    Specifications, design, product name and supplied accessories may differ by country or
area.

    Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on
the part of the manufacture.

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CONTACT: Contact: Madhavi Ravi, madhavi.ravi@hkstrategies.com , D : +971-4-3344-930, M: +971-(0)-56-175-0682

Exact-ly What Danmagi Needed

COPENHAGEN, August 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Cloud based guest internet provider Danmagi announces a significant investment deal by
Exact Invest, a Danish venture capital company.

    Danmagi are aiming to shake up the guest internet industry with their cloud based
solution. The company intends to be the leading provider for Wi-Fi in hotels, airports,
stadia and transportation within a few years. After a couple of years of developing their
service, Danmagi has started its global roll-out and they have a good global presence in
EMEA, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Hotels and companies around the world that fed up
with guest internet complaints are embracing Danmagi's cloud based alternative and that
was the reason for the investment by Exact Invest. Martin Nymark, CEO of Exact, says: "I
know from personal experience of airports or staying at hotels that something clearly is
wrong with Wi-Fi providers in general. There is a real difference in service levels with
Danmagi and their fresh new cloud based approach."

    (Logo:
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    "The investment is a significant boost," comments Daniel Lister, CEO of Danmagi. "Not
just financially, but the Exact team also bring additional management support with
relevant experience in Brazil and India where Danmagi already have established offices.
For us the timing is perfect: the world is ready and desperately needs a new type of
service provider that can deliver reliable Wi-Fi."

    Leading global hotels groups are engaging with Danmagi, clearly recognizing the
advantage of a cloud centric solution with happy guests. Danmagi is expanding and current
job postings are on http://www.danmagi.com.

    About Danmagi:

    Global guest internet service provider, started in 2011 and provides internet services
to clients around the world. Danmagi operate in Latin America, EMEA and Asia Pacific with
head office in Copenhagen, Denmark, and regional offices in Brazil, Denmark, India and UK.

    About Exact:

    Exact PE I A/S is a Private Equity Fund founded by Exact Invest and administered by
Exact Capital & Consulting, which backed by a number of investors has been established
with the purpose to invest in Brazilian companies, or companies with high focus on the
Brazilian market. Through its experience and know-how acquired in Brazil and
internationally, Exact is able to contribute not only capital, but also sparring and
advice to management for the further development of the individual portfolio companies.

    The chairman of Danmagi is Martin Nymark and CEO is Daniel Lister.

    Press:

    press@danmagi.com, +45-70-252-671

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The Leader in Password Protection Keeps Growing

Keeper® is Now Available for Group and Family Networking

CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Keeper®, the world's most downloaded password management software for Smartphones, Tablets and Computers, announced the launch of Keeper for Groups, the newest way to keep data safe and accessible for office teams, work groups and families.  Keeper for Groups can manage, back up and synchronize passwords and private information on all devices in your group. 

The Keeper for Groups base plan is priced at just $59.99 per year and covers five users.  Additional users can be added for only $14.99 per year.  Pricing includes both unlimited devices and secure cloud storage for all users in the group.

"We are thrilled about the immediate value that Keeper for Groups will provide for a wide range of customers in the SMB channel as well as for families who need to manage passwords across all their devices," said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper.  "The benefits to organizations regarding secure team member collaboration, password management and device security are significant.  Keeper for Groups will also provide value for the smaller network of a typical family to manage, synchronize and protect their accounts."

Keeper protects accounts by creating and storing high-strength, encrypted passwords.  Additionally, the Keeper Web App is included with any Keeper paid subscription (individual or group) which gives users unrestricted access to their personal data from all their computers using their favorite web browser.  The Keeper Web App works with a handy browser extension which auto-fills your login credentials to your favorite websites and remembers new website credentials for you. 

Customers who purchase Keeper for Groups are provided an extra layer of control over their chosen group members and devices through a simple, web-based admin console.  Here, the group administrator can manage their users, devices and account settings.

Keeper has been designed to optimize both convenience and security for its users.  Keeper offers an intuitive user experience which helps users save, organize and manage their passwords while, at the same time, allowing them to securely access their favorite websites from their Keeper vault.  Keeper for Groups users enjoy these core benefits:

Unlimited Storage
You can quickly store unlimited information in your private and secure Keeper vault.

In-App Website Access
With one-touch login, you can securely access your favorite websites without ever leaving Keeper.

Secure Cloud Backup
Get the peace of mind that comes with unlimited data storage and backup in Keeper's Cloud Security Vault(TM), featuring 256-bit AES encryption and world-class security.

Sync to All Your Devices
Automatically sync your Keeper records to all your devices - i.e. Smartphones, tablets, desktops and laptops - to ensure that your passwords will always be at your fingertips.

Share Records with Ease
Quickly and securely share individual records with other Keeper users while controlling their view and edit permissions.

Web Access from Anywhere
Easily and securely access your Keeper vault from any web browser with the Keeper Web App and Browser Extensions.

Intuitive Admin Console
Manage the users, devices and account settings for your Keeper Group.

Live Support
Keeper's support team offers live chat, email support and interactive tools - including daily webinars.

About Keeper
Keeper Security, Inc. is a privately-held company that is based in Chicago, Illinois with engineering offices in Folsom, California. Keeper is available on all major Smartphones, Tablets and Computers - covering iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, PC, BlackBerry and Windows Phone.  Keeper is the world's most downloaded password security application for storing, accessing and safeguarding passwords and personal information.  Keeper is published in 16 languages covering over 80 countries worldwide.  Millions of users worldwide trust Keeper to manage their passwords and make accessing their favorite websites simple, fast and secure.  This news release is available at http://www.keepersecurity.com/press.  For more information visit https://keepersecurity.com or follow us @keepersecurity.

SOURCE  Keeper Security, Inc.

Keeper Security, Inc.

CONTACT: Eric Glaser, 415-302-8777, eglaser@sparkpr.com

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

Win Rs. 6 Lakhs+ in Cash - Freedom Rummy Bonanza at Rummycircle.com

MUMBAI, August 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Starting today, Indian rummy players can strike a fortune worth Rs. 6.4 lakhs* in just
4 days with the launch of Freedom Rummy Bonanza
[https://www.rummycircle.com/promotions/promotions.html ], a series of rummy tournaments
with big cash prizes, on http://www.RummyCircle.com [http://www.rummycircle.com ] running from
13th - 16thAugust.

    13th - 16th Aug: Fortune Rummy Tournaments - Win Rs. 5.4 Lakhs in guaranteed cash
prizes

    "We are pleased to announce the launch of Fortune Rummy Tournaments
[https://www.rummycircle.com/promotions/promotions.html ] with Rs. 1.35 Lakhs in Guaranteed
Cash Prizes to be won daily! Rummy players can join these tournaments with entry fees as
little as Rs. 100," says Venkat Veluvolu, Head of Player Retention, RummyCircle.com.

    He continues, "We wanted to ensure that we give many more chances to a lot more
players to win big cash prizes instead of one big tournament. Our entry fee selection is
carefully tailored to include players with different spending appetites."

    "As there is massive demand for these tournaments and the seats are limited, we
recommend players to take their seats quickly," Venkat concluded.

    15th August: Freedom Jumbo Tournament - Rs. 1 Lakh in cash prizes - Entry is free

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A World-First Lighting Technology Goes Online to Crowdsource a Movement of 'Cubists'

The LED Light Cube, created by IC12

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovative Australian company, IC12, looks set to lead the photographic and digital filmmaking industries into a whole new creative realm with the release of the world's first high-end, portable and interlocking LED flash and light source - The LED Light Cube - to be crowdfunded on Indiegogo from Tuesday 13th August (Australian time) to the cry of 'Become a Cubist!'.

Managing Director of IC12, Nathan Oxley, says The LED Light Cube was borne out of a desire to make the biggest difference in the photographic industries with the smallest change. "From our work with photographic awards and competitions, we heard time and time again about the frustrations of photographers - the cycle time required between flashes which meant often missing unrepeatable action, the lack of portability of lights, the insufficiencies of batteries. We thought 'how can we free up photographers to just shoot and capture the moment?' That's The LED Light Cube."

The main features of The LED Light Cube are completely unique to the worldwide market, making the product quite literally incomparable: Continuous high speed flashing at full power even at bursts of 15 frames per second; adjustable flash speed from one eight-thousands (1/8000) of a second to 30 seconds; ultra high performance, internal lithium ion polymer battery; interlocking capability for building light banks with extra units; and all-in-one flash and video lighting for immediate swapping from stills to motion picture.

Even before its initial production run, IC12 has decided to premiere The LED Light Cube on the Indigogo.com crowdfunding website so to open it up to those keen to be a part of the 'movement' right from the beginning and enjoy a fundamental role in bringing this illuminating device to a greater audience. 

"People, especially first-responders, aren't satisfied with just buying a product anymore," explains Nathan Oxley. "It's about having ownership over a particular technology and knowing you had the foresight to jump on the bandwagon from the beginning. That's why we're asking people to 'Become a Cubist' - not just purchase the product. We think our Cube is going to really excite photographers and filmmakers, so we want them to share in it." 

The LED Light Cube Indiegogo campaign is taking place live from Tuesday 13th August to Thursday 12th September and can be viewed at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/led-light-cube. The campaign goal of US$60,000 will help see The LED Light Cube develop from working prototype into its first production run, with the first of these units scheduled for delivery by the end of November 2013.

RRP US$695 single unit, RRP US$2400 four-unit kit, also accessories available sold separately 
http://www.ledlightcube.com

For more media information, contact Nathan Oxley @ IC12 on +61 414 706 854 or nathan@ic12.com.au

SOURCE  IC12

IC12

Web Site: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/led-light-cube

Beyond the Classroom: Total Back to School Freedom with LifeProof Cases

Waterproof Protective Cases for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Apple iPod Touch and Samsung Galaxy S III

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the school year quickly approaches, the task of back to school shopping falls to parents everywhere. In today's technology-ruled world, shopping lists no longer center on a new set of colored pencils: smartphones and tablets are the new necessity for back to school, causing parents to think about ways to protect their investment.

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Kids are permanently attached to their electronics - but far too many have experienced that heart-sinking moment when their device falls into the toilet between classes, gets caught up in a soda spill over lunch, or is dropped down the stairs during a mad dash to football practice. With so many devices lost to split second accidents, it's a good idea to protect them from the unexpected: drinks, food, dirt and drops.

With LifeProof® cases for both Apple® and Android®, parents can feel confident sending their student back to school with the latest and greatest smartphone or tablet, knowing that their investment is safe in the classroom, on campus and everywhere in between. Note: LifeProof cases do not provide protection against middle school heartbreaks, teenage emotional outbursts or college headaches.   

Not only do LifeProof cases provide ultimate protection from cafeteria tray disasters and pep rally catastrophes, but do so in style with cases both parents and kids can agree on. Three-time winner of the Parent Tested Parent Approved® (PTPA) Seal of Approval Award, LifeProof offers colors and styles to suit even the fussiest  fashionista.

Let kids be kids this school year and experience total freedom, knowing they are only a call or text away with a LifeProof encased tablet or smartphone.  With the following array of models and manufacturer's retail prices, you are sure to find just the right case for you and your student:

LifeProof for iPhone 4/4S: $79.99

LifeProof nuud for iPhone 5: $89.99

LifeProof fre for iPhone 5: $79.99

LifeProof nuud for iPad 2 and iPad with Retina Display: $129.99

LifeProof fre for iPad Mini: $99.99

LifeProof for iPod Touch 4(th) Generation: $69.99

LifeProof for iPod Touch 5(th) Generation: $49.99

LifeProof nuud for Samsung Galaxy S III: $89.99

LifeProof fre for Samsung Galaxy S III : $79.99

LifeProof products can be purchased at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile locations nationwide or at http://www.lifeproof.com.   

Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, and Apple iPod Touch are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.

Samsung and Galaxy SIII are trademarks of SAMSUNG in the United States or other countries.

LifeProof Resources

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

About LifeProof

LifeProof's company mantra is Freedom; LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets an entirely new category of products designed to give people more freedom from environmental constraints. Based in San Diego, LifeProof offers elegant and protective cases for Smartphones and Tablet PCs that enable full functionality and interactivity under any condition encountered in daily life. The registered brand name 'LifeProof' is inspired by the protection and fully functional convenient operation of the device in water, mud, dirt, or snow. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.

Note to editors:

View the LifeProof Back to School video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ02mCx31xE#at=10

or for more information about the LifeProof nuud:

http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58923-lifeproof-nuud-first-waterproof-smartphone-case-without-a-screen-cover

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CONTACT: Xenia Moore, 619-275-0185, pr@lifeproof.com

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

MTS Delivers World's Largest Rolling Road Simulation System

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced that the world's largest rolling road system is now fully operational at DNW (German-Dutch Wind Tunnels), one of the world's most advanced specialized wind tunnel test facilities, located 100 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Deployed within an aerodynamic wind tunnel, the system provides a moving ground plane that is critical for accurately replicating the unique dynamics surrounding aircraft takeoffs and landings. Aircraft manufacturers use data generated by these tests to evaluate critical design elements, such as how engines are integrated with wing designs and the effects of landing gear and high lift devices.

"This state-of-the-art rolling road system delivers the speed, flatness and measurement precision needed to replicate higher landing speeds due to larger aircraft and steeper airport approaches," said Dr. Rich Baker, Senior Vice President and General Manager of MTS Test. "These advancements will allow aircraft manufacturers to engineer innovations in design more quickly and efficiently to optimize an aircraft's stability, performance and safety during takeoff and landing. It represents a real step forward in aerospace wind tunnel testing."

At six meters wide, DNW's new rolling road is the largest of its kind, operating at speeds up to 80 meters per second (approximately 180 miles per hour) -- equal to that of rolling road systems used for testing Formula 1 race cars. Even at maximum speed, the system's moving belt is designed to remain flat to ensure simulation accuracy. The moving belt also exhibits exceptional reliability and durability, especially critical for withstanding the rigors of powered takeoff simulations - during which engine exhaust flow is also simulated.

With the new rolling road system, DNW is able to offer their aerospace customers the most realistic simulations possible while benefiting from high levels of uptime. DNW is particularly satisfied with the system's flatness and reliability, which enables their customers to simulate required test conditions with very high levels of precision and efficiency. 

MTS President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Graves is confident that DNW's new rolling road system will enhance its customers' ability to bring next-generation aircraft designs to market. "We're committed to improving our customers' competitive position in the global marketplace. This new rolling road system will enable DNW to accurately and efficiently conduct the most challenging wind tunnel tests, providing aircraft manufacturers the data they need to enhance designs more quickly and cost-effectively," Graves said. "We are very pleased to be collaborating with DNW to extend what is possible in aerodynamic simulation."

About MTS Systems Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors. The Company's testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS' high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 2,147 employees at September 29, 2012 and revenue of $542 million for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2012. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com.

About DNW (German-Dutch Wind Tunnels)
The Foundation DNW (German-Dutch Wind Tunnels) was jointly established in 1976 by the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), as a non-profit organization under Dutch law. DNW owns the largest low-speed wind tunnel in Europe, the LLF, and operates also the major aeronautical wind tunnels of DLR and NLR, which are fully integrated into the DNW organization. The main objective of the organization is to provide customers with a wide spectrum of wind tunnel test and simulation techniques, operated by one organization, providing the benefits of resource sharing, technology transfer and coordinated implementation of research and development results. Additional information on DNW can be found at http://www.dnw.aero.

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CONTACT: Susan Knight, Chief Financial Officer, 952.937.4000

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

zeebox and Telemundo Reshape TV Engagement

Telemundo's zeebox TV Room for 'La Voz Kids' Sees Record Numbers and Ratings, While TV Room Members' Engagement Overall Surges Past One Million Minutes - the Equivalent of Two Years - in just 60 Days

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- zeebox, the award-winning second screen companion today announced the results of the "Get a Room!" contest underlining consumer appetite for personalizing communities in TV viewing.  The contest, which launched last month, celebrated and rewarded TV watchers by inviting them to get creative and build their own TV Rooms for the chance to win daily prizes and ultimately $10,000. One of the media partners, Telemundo Media, hosted a room for its highly anticipated new series, "La Voz Kids," which pulled in around 8,000 members and served as a key destination for user engagement where one of the stars of the show, Kevin Aponte, regularly stopped by to chat live with fans.  Host Jorge Bernal surprised fans and jumped in on the fun during the finale.

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"TV viewing and interaction is changing right before our eyes," explained Peter Blacker, Executive Vice President, Digital & Emerging Businesses, Telemundo Media. "Just a few years ago, brands thought that posting original content online was the way of the future. Today it's really about working with new technologies like zeebox to allow fans to drive and change how content is consumed and created, and we want to continue to reward our fans for participating."

"La Voz Kids" drew in 14.6 million TV viewers in its first season - the highest in the network's history for the Sunday 8-11pm timeslot - and the viewer engagement in the official and fan-run TV Rooms mirrored its viewing success. During the season finale of the show that aired on July 28, fans in the zeebox "La Voz Kids" TV Room posted more than 2,000 comments, and member growth from launch to finale was 10x.

"TV Rooms and now the Get a Room contest have confirmed the demand from fans eager to engage and shape the dialogue around their favorite programming," said Jason Forbes, executive vice president and managing director of zeebox, US. "Telemundo is one of our leading partners in harnessing the power of this real-time brand ambassador program to fuel the growth of their audience's conversations."

The "Get a Room!" contest came off the heels of the June launch of zeebox's TV Rooms - the social community feature within the app that allows anyone to create vibrant communities around their favorite shows, stars and TV topics - further personalizing the activities of highly engaged TV viewing audiences.

The overall prize winner of the contest who nabbed the $10,000 prize for the most awesome TV Room is Heather Hogan, who created her "Heather Hogan's Summer TV Shenanigans" TV Room and engaged her members with some of the wittiest, most thoughtful TV Room conversation to date. Heather was also chosen for amping her TV Room through images, graphics and other rich media tools to inspire a multitude of conversations around the clock during the course of the contest.

In a post on Heather's personal blog, she captured the essence of the contest perfectly in her call to get her blog followers onboard: "If we work together - lol, work! like talking about TV isn't what we're all doing all the time anyway - maybe we can all win some more prizes!"

"My friends and I are constantly talking about our favorite TV shows, so when one of my friends turned me on to zeebox, I thought, 'OK, let's see if it offers anything different than the other apps or social media platforms I use'... And it did!" explained Hogan. "Rather than sending my thoughts out into the great big Internet void, zeebox allowed us a shared space where we could all start and contribute to conversations. Whether it was a fun poll about our favorite characters, hilarious video spoof or link to breaking news, zeebox collected it all in one place so we could enjoy it together whenever we had time to stop by the room. The contest may have drawn me in, but zeebox helped my friends and me build such a fun and interactive community that that we will continue use it as the go-to place to chat about everything TV."

In addition to the grand-prize winner, zeebox awarded $1,000 to one winner per day for the 30 days of the contest.

About zeebox?
zeebox is the leading TV-watching companion that empowers users to have an interactive and personalized second screen experience. Within the app, consumers can set up their own communities with zeebox's exclusive 'TV Rooms,' engage with friends, view exclusive content, buy what they see on screen, remote control their TV and more.  Broadcasters and content owners partner with zeebox to enhance their TV shows, connect with fans and monetize this new medium in sync with live TV. zeebox was founded in 2011 by former iPlayer CTO Anthony Rose and EMI executive Ernesto Schmitt. The company is headquartered in London with offices in New York and Sydney. For more information, please visit http://www.zeebox.com.

ABOUT TELEMUNDO MEDIA
Telemundo Media, a division of NBCUniversal, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. Telemundo's multiple platforms include the Telemundo Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 14 owned stations and its broadcast and cable affiliates; mun2, the preeminent voice for young Hispanics in the U.S. reaching TV households nationwide on digital and analog cable, and satellite; Telemundo Digital Media, which distributes Telemundo's original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices, http://www.telemundo.com and http://www.mun2.tv; an owned and operated full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA; and Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned Telemundo as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 100 countries in over 35 languages.

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CONTACT: US Media Inquiries - zeebox: Michelle Van Jura, michelle@intersectcom.com, 310.420.4062, or Jamie Larson, Jamie@intersectcom.com, 512.296.9611; International Media Inquiries - zeebox: zeebox press enquiries: press@zeebox.com

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

Nimbus Data Declares Hybrid Storage Obsolete, Raises Performance and Value with 4th Generation All-Flash Arrays

Taps 1x nanometer MLC flash and new software for superior economics and latency

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nimbus Data Systems, Inc., the leading provider of unified all-flash storage systems for enterprise and cloud infrastructure, today unveiled its fourth-generation all-flash arrays: the Gemini F400 and F600. These systems break new ground as the first arrays to utilize 1x nanometer MLC flash, directly challenging hybrid HDD/SSD arrays on cost-per-gigabyte for server virtualization and VDI while delivering the superior reliability, consistent performance, and lower operating costs of all-flash storage. The Gemini F400 and F600 also set new performance records, deliver 2-5x greater IOps and lower latency than competing offerings, extending Nimbus Data's market leadership in low-latency applications like databases, analytics, and OLTP.

"Cloudmark heavily benchmarked and evaluated a number of hybrid and all-flash storage solutions to increase our virtualization density in order to slash OpEx costs, stated Ryan White, VP of Operations at Cloudmark, the global leader in messaging threat protection for communication service providers. "Nimbus Data was the clear winner in our evaluations, and the Gemini's performance and value has given us plenty of headroom for further expansion."

Enabling Mainstream All-Flash by Tapping 1x Nanometer Flash
The key to reducing the cost of all-flash systems is reducing the cost of the flash silicon itself. This is accomplished by reducing the lithography of flash. By unlocking the potential of 1x nanometer MLC flash, the new Gemini F400 and F600 systems offer the industry's best cost per gigabyte, a 35% cost reduction over the prior generation. Nimbus Data achieved this through three technology advancements:

    --  A powerful hardware DSP in each enterprise flash drive that provides the
        perfect amount electrical current based on the age of the flash,
        minimizing flash wear,
    --  New Nimbus Data software that reforms random small-block writes into
        sequential large-block writes, reducing write amplification, and
    --  Cell-level, rather than chip-level, wear-leveling algorithms that detect
        variations in flash endurance and adapt write patterns accordingly,
        eliminating hot-spots
With these advancements, the new Gemini F400 and F600 systems increase the endurance of 1x nanometer flash to that of 2x nanometer flash, reducing cost while offering a 10-year comprehensive warranty. Combined with Nimbus Data's deduplication, compression, and thin-provisioning software, cost per usable gigabyte is reduced to as little as $0.78, undercutting hybrid HDD/SSD arrays. This significant achievement marks a tipping point that will dramatically broaden the reach of all-flash technology, making hybrid HDD/SSD arrays obsolete for server virtualization and VDI.

Extending Performance Leadership in Latency-sensitive Applications
Nimbus Data has further optimized its system software to increase write performance by 4x and read performance by 2x with the new Gemini F400 and F600 systems. By reforming small block random writes into sequential writes, the new Gemini systems are the fastest all-flash arrays available today.

    --  Up to 1 million 100% write IOps at 4 KB
    --  Up to 2 million 100% read IOps at 4 KB
    --  As low as 50 usec latency at 4 KB
By combining such high performance and 1x nanometer flash economics, only Nimbus Data is uniquely positioned to target low-latency applications that demand absolute speed as well as general purpose enterprise storage use cases focused on software features and affordable capacity.

Multiprotocol and Unified All-Flash Storage
The new Gemini F400 and F600 systems offer fast and versatile connectivity options: up to 56 Gb FDR InfiniBand, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, and 16 Gb Fibre Channel, with backward-compatibility to slower speeds. As a unified platform, SAN and NAS protocols are natively supported, including FC, iSCSI, NFS, SRP, and CIFS. With RDMA technology, Gemini systems are ideal for mission-critical databases, a compelling alternative to costly and proprietary database appliances.

Enabling Disaggregated Racks of Flash with High-speed Interconnects
Connected over InfiniBand or 40 Gigabit Ethernet, the Gemini F600 challenges the latency performance of PCIe flash cards while offering the benefits of centralized storage: clustering support, more capacity, better throughput, and component redundancy. Instead of PCIe flash cards in every server, customers can build a flash grid using RDMA and low-latency interconnects, providing economies of scale and centralized management to reduce power consumption, data center rack space costs, and administration costs.

No Single Point of Failure and Comprehensive Software
The new Gemini systems meet the rigorous availability and performance requirements of server virtualization, databases, VDI, and IO-intensive data processing applications. The fully-redundant "hot-swap everything" design offers dual controllers, non-disruptive software updates, and intuitive lights-out management in one system - no bulky external controllers, gateways, or cabling required. Gemini all-flash arrays feature Nimbus' HALO software stack, a total system management solution offering thin provisioning, deduplication, snapshot, and easy to use administration tools.

Availability and Pricing
The new Gemini F400 and F600 all-flash arrays will be generally available in Q4 2013. In a 2U fully-redundant system, the F400 and F600 provide 3 TB to 48 TB of flash using hot-swappable industry-standard form factor drive modules. Combined with Nimbus Data's inline data reduction software, one Gemini system can hold up to 385 TB of data. The F400, which features 8 x SFP+ ports, supports 16 Gb Fibre Channel and 10 Gigabit Ethernet and starts under US$60,000. The F600, which features 8 x QSFP+ ports for ultra-fast InfiniBand and 40 Gigabit Ethernet, starts under US$80,000. Customers can choose a support contract up to 10 years in duration that provides 24 x 7 x 365 support, a comprehensive hardware warranty, free software updates, and 4 hour onsite service worldwide.

About Nimbus Data Systems
Nimbus Data develops an award-winning portfolio of all-flash memory storage systems purpose-built for virtualization, databases, cloud infrastructure, and technical computing. Combining unified multiprotocol storage, comprehensive data management software, and patent-pending hardware architecture, Nimbus Data all-flash systems deliver the industry's best performance, data center efficiency, scalability, and total cost of ownership. For more information, visit nimbusdata.com, or follow us at twitter.com/nimbusdata.

SOURCE  Nimbus Data Systems, Inc.

Nimbus Data Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: info@nimbusdata.com, 650-276-4500

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

HTC Inspires Consumers to Be the Change Makers With New Creative Brand Platform

-- Robert Downey Jr. ushers in bold moveby HTC on new 'Change' brand positioning

TAIPEI, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled its most ambitious campaign to date. A long-term integrated strategy that celebrates HTC's 17 years of disruption and innovation in the mobile industry, the Change brand platform will embody the message that HTC inspires innovation by standing for "anything you want it to". Featuring a broad range of digital, social, PR and above the line activity, the global Change platform will kick off with a series of ad creative fronted by Robert Downey Jr. which hits a broad spectrum of media outlets on August 15th.

With Robert Downey Jr. as the instigator of change, the creative ads explore imaginative HTC word associations to invoke interest and talkability amongst consumers. The narrative follows the well-known actor and director as he kicks-off the realm of change made possible by HTC. Designed to demonstrate HTC's role as a change maker the ad creative will feature a range of possible HTC acronyms including Humongous Tinfoil Catamaran and Hipster Troll Carwash. This will be supported by a series of social engagement and experiential activities that will bring the campaign to life.

Ben Ho, CMO of HTC comments, "HTC's innovation, authenticity and boldness have made us the change-makers in the mobile industry and led us to launch what influencers regard as the best phone in the world, the HTC One. Our original and playful Change platform is different to anything else out there and aligns our brand with the same qualities our phones are already known for. With this campaign, we are affirming what HTC's role is in the mobile market which is to define change and to lead the industry in developing the newest and most innovative technologies."

Shot on location in Miami and directed by Hungry Man's Bryan Buckley, and featuring music composed by Beacon Street Studios in Los Angeles the first on-air ad creative will be supported by HTC's biggest multi-channel social media, TV, print, outdoor and in-store campaign to date, and will be followed by KSP feature-led activity focused on the innovations of the award-winning HTC One smartphone family.

The face behind the Change

Recognised as one of the most popular faces on the big screen, Robert Downey Jr. has signed a two-year deal with HTC. In addition to starring in the ad, he has injected his own style, working closely with HTC's global agency 171 Worldwide (WPP Group) to shape its creative direction, putting change at the core of HTC's brand by offering a variety of unique interpretations of the HTC acronym.

Celebrating the change-makers

The brand platform will roll out in three phases with the initial advertising campaign highlighting HTC's brand with a playful take on what it means to different people. The second phase will feature executions which highlight how HTC innovations -- like BlinkFeed(TM), Video Highlights(TM) and BoomSound(TM) -- have changed the face of the mobile industry. The following ad spots will then focus on how HTC products empower individuals to drive change in their own lives.

Changing the media mix

Aligning with the preferences of HTC's target audience, the ATL campaign will be heavily weighted to cinema, online and digital media. Experiential events in key markets, like the UK, US and Taiwan, will also bring the brand message to life for consumers, who will be able to experience the various creative interpretations of HTC for themselves. Extending the interpretation to consumers, a word randomiser app hosted on HTC.com and promoted via a range of social channels including Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, has also been developed to allow people to identify the most outlandish possible interpretations of HTC, building on the variety of permutations first introduced in the ATL campaign.

The Change ad creative was developed by HTC's global agency 171 WorldWide 'with the media' campaign managed by Omnicom Group's M2M Media and on-going PR activity provided by Nelson Bostock Group in EMEA and Waggener Edstrom in North America.

Please download the campaign photos through the link below﹕

http://www.bdcshk.com/webcontent/HTC/photos/HTC_NewCreativeBrandPlatform_Photos.zip

Please visit the link below for the teaser trailer﹕

Prelude To Change. #HTChange - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyGgjguJcQ4

Big Things Ahead. #HTChange - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v--nFLn8M18&feature=youtu.be

The Arrival. #HTChange - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpGUV6ZrYFw

HTC, the HTC logo are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. All other names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Audiovox Strengthens Location-based Services And Telematics Team With The Addition Of Industry Veteran, Dan Murphy

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiovox Electronics Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), today announced that Dan Murphy has joined the company as Vice President, Telematics Solution, responsible for overseeing the launch and success of all location-based services programs, including Car Connection(TM) and its derivatives in the Connected Lifestyle category.

Dan has been at the center of the Consumer Electronics industry working with Sony Electronics, XM Satellite Radio and most recently, an emerging start-up SUREAL SOS, which is a new consumer emergency response company in the telematics industry.  While with XM Satellite Radio, Mr. Murphy held positions of varying responsibilities, most recently serving as Executive Vice President.  He led teams responsible for the establishment of XM's business growth across the OEM, Automotive, Trucking, Boating, Hospitality, Retail, Consumer and Commercial markets and was also instrumental in business development and marketing initiatives, helping develop programs with MLB, NASCAR, NHL and various media companies and artists.  Dan was also involved in product development initiatives, launching the first satellite radio product and helping establish XM's Telematics product line.

Audiovox Electronics Corp. has invested significant resources in the emerging telematics and location-based services category.   The Company's Car Connection line is now available at retail and the Company recently launched Car Connection Fleet, targeted at fleet management.  Car Connection Pro, the Company's 12-Volt independent line will launch in roughly thirty days followed by Car Link, the connected car product designed for car dealers with a complete CRM solution.  In addition, the Company is currently in discussions with select insurance companies to round out its offering, developing user-based insurance modules. 

Car Connection allows users to monitor, manage, maintain and control their vehicle's health, driving habits, and location.  It delivers right to your smart phone reports on fuel savings and performance characteristics of your car; sets safety zones for young drivers or the elderly; and one of the safest features offered, you can now limit control of your phone while driving by blocking texting or phone use while the vehicle is in motion.   In addition, you can add optional remote start; lock and unlock and security modules to the system and control them all through your smartphone. 

"I am very excited to welcome Dan as a key member of the VOXX team," said Tom Malone, President of Audiovox Electronics Corp.  "Dan is a highly respected and proven industry leader with over 30-years of executive experience, successfully developing businesses, products and brands.  He knows our industry and customer base well and has extensive experience in the Telematics field, one of our key growth areas over the coming years as we believe we have a coveted solution in Car Connection.  Dan's knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we expand our telematics technology and we are pleased to have him onboard.  His hiring demonstrates our commitment to be a market leader in this area and to our customers."

About VOXX International Corporation
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) is the new name for Audiovox Corporation, a company that was formed over 45 years ago as Audiovox that has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as well as premium high-end audio.  Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, VOXX International proudly is recognized as the #1 premium loudspeaker company in the world, and has #1 market positions in automotive video entertainment and remote starts, digital TV tuners and digital antennas.  The Company's brands also hold #1 market share for TV remote controls and reception products and leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of other consumer and automotive segments.

Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.   The company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over 30 trusted brands. Among the key domestic brands are Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, CarLink®, Excalibur® and Prestige®.  International brands include Hirschmann Car Communication®, Klipsch®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and Incaar(TM).  The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves.  For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the automotive, premium audio and consumer accessories businesses; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; foreign currency fluctuations and concerns regarding the European debt crisis; restrictive debt covenants; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2013.

Company Contact:
Glenn Wiener, President
GW Communications
Tel: 212-786-6011
Email: gwiener@GWCco.com

SOURCE  VOXX International Corporation

VOXX International Corporation

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

Viking Technology SATADIMM Increases SSD Capacity in SolidFire's Storage System

Viking Technology's SATADIMM enables higher total SSD capacity for SolidFire systems, offering cloud infrastructure providers an optimized and more powerful solution.

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Technology, an industry leading supplier of Solid State Drives (SSDs), Non-Volatile Dual In-line Memory Module (NVDIMMs), and DRAM, today announced that SolidFire has selected its SATADIMM SSD as both the cache SSD and boot volume SSD for their storage nodes. Viking Technology's SATADIMM SSD enables SolidFire to offer enhanced products by increasing both the number and the total capacity of SSDs in their solution. 

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"The Viking SATADIMM gives us an additional SSD within the chassis allowing us to dedicate more drives towards storage capacity, while storing boot and metadata information securely inside the system," says Adam Carter, Director of Product Management at SolidFire. "Viking's SATADIMM technology is unique in the market and an important part of our hardware design."

SATADIMM is an enterprise-class SSD in a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) form factor that resides within any empty DDR3 DIMM socket. The drive enables SSD caching and boot capabilities without using a hard disk drive bay. The integration of Viking Technology's SATADIMM not only boosts overall system performance but allows SolidFire to minimize potential human errors associated with data center management, such as accidentally removing a boot or cache drive when replacing an adjacent failed drive. 

"We are excited to support SolidFire with an optimal solid state solution that delivers increased value to their customers compared to traditional SSDs," says Adrian Proctor, VP of Marketing, Viking Technology. "SATADIMM is a solid state drive that takes advantage of existing empty DDR3 sockets and provides a valuable increase in both performance and capacity."

SATADIMM is a 6Gb SATA SSD with capacities up to 512GB. A next generation SAS solution with capacities of 1TB & 2TB will be available early in 2014. For more information, visit our website http://www.vikingtechnology.com or email us at sales@vikingtechnology.com.

About Viking Technology
Viking Technology is recognized as a leader in NVDIMM technology.  Supporting a broad range of memory solutions that bridge DRAM and SSD, Viking delivers solutions to OEMs in the enterprise, high-performance computing, industrial and the telecommunications markets. Viking Technology is a division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. More information is available at http://www.vikingtechnology.com.

About SolidFire
SolidFire is the market leader in high-performance data storage systems designed for large-scale public and private cloud infrastructure. Leveraging an all-flash scale-out architecture with patented volume-level quality of service (QoS) control, providers can now guarantee storage performance to thousands of applications within a shared infrastructure. In-line data reduction techniques along with system-wide automation are fueling new block-storage services and advancing the way the world uses the cloud.
Learn more: http://www.solidfire.com  | http://www.twitter.com/solidfire  | http://www.facebook.com/solidfire

About Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM)
Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina.com. 

Sanmina Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing, including the discussion regarding the Company's future prospects, contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the electronics industry, particularly in the principal industry sectors served by the Company, changes in customer requirements and in the volume of sales principal customers, the ability of Sanmina to effectively assimilate acquired businesses and achieve the anticipated benefits of its acquisitions, and competition and technological change. The Company's actual results of operations may differ significantly from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements as a result of these and other factors, including factors set forth in our Company's Annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

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Sanmina Corporation

CONTACT: Tinh Ngo, Director, Marketing Communications, Viking Technology, 949.421.5732, tinh.ngo@vikingtechnology.com, or Adrian Proctor, Vice President, Marketing, Viking Technology  949.643.7255, adrian.proctor@vikingtechnology.com

Web Site: http://www.sanmina-sci.com

Northrop Grumman Completes Common Infrared Countermeasure Preliminary Design Review

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has achieved another major milestone in developing equipment to defend helicopters against man-portable air defense systems and other heat-seeking munitions.

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With the completion of the Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) July 25, Northrop Grumman presented the U.S. Army with a system design that surpasses the program's weight and electrical power requirements and represents the next generation of aircraft survivability systems.

The PDR marked the final design review of the program's technology development phase, providing the Army with the necessary data to move into the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase. Northrop Grumman completed the PDR on schedule based on requirements established at contract award.

"What we presented during the review was exactly what we promised in our proposal to the Army 26 months ago: detailed performance data from mature CIRCM systems demonstrating a system that protects aircrews at an affordable cost," said Jeff Palombo, vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman's Land and Self Protection Systems Division. "Our PDR date was established 14 months ago, and with close collaboration with the Army, we executed on time with anticipated results. With our CIRCM system testing moving out smartly, we are well prepared to support our Army customer with compliant EMD hardware and rapid production capability."

CIRCM is a lightweight, low-cost, highly reliable, laser-based countermeasure system designed to work with missile warning systems for rotary wing, tilt-rotor and small fixed-wing aircraft across the military services. Northrop Grumman is developing its solution with partners SELEX ES and Daylight Solutions. The company was awarded a technology development contract to develop the system in 2012. It completed acceptance testing on the first suite of equipment and delivered a complete hardware set in January - two months ahead of schedule.

Northrop Grumman is an industry leader in directional infrared countermeasures system design and manufacture. The company's infrared countermeasures systems have been installed on more than 800 aircraft representing 50 different aircraft types, including large and small fixed-wing, rotary-wing and tilt-wing platforms.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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CONTACT: Ellen Hamilton, 224-625-4693 (office), 847-815-0753 (mobile), ellen.hamilton@ngc.com

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

Apple-Certified iGO Chargers Uphold Highest Standards In Safety And Excellence And Back Products With New Five-Year Warranty

RIGOROUS PRODUCT TESTING OFFERS GUARANTEED PROTECTION AGAINST OVERLOAD, SHORTING, OVER-DISCHARGE, OVER-CHARGE, AND OVER-TEMPERATURE OF IN-USE DEVICES

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- iGO's ongoing commitment to quality, reliability, and consumer safety remains superior as the brand adheres to strict quality design standards and enforces a meticulous safety inspection procedure on all of its charging devices. In light of recent reports that counterfeit or third party chargers have compromised the integrity of mobile devices and even caused physical harm resulting in death, iGO assures consumers that its Apple-Certified products provide the safest, best in class charging experience possible.

iGO components are comprised of the highest-grade materials, and a select group of Quality Assurance engineers evaluates each structural component for degradation related to environmental stress, universal compatibility with consumer electronics, product life expectancy, and safety to consumers when in use.

Understanding the public's growing concern for sound and dependable consumer electronics, iGO Director of Marketing and Product Strategy Jack Hampson explains: "iGO customers are not only provided with the best in quality, but undoubtedly the safest chargers available on the market today. Our Quality Assurance Guarantee ensures that your device is not only engineered for optimal performance today, but will safely and efficiently work later in the product's lifecycle."

iGO chargers feature Apple's official Certification Label and exceed the mandated safety requirements currently imposed by Apple. As added precautionary measures, iGO chargers also feature protective circuits that prevent over-voltage and over-current, alongside fuses that safeguard against sparking due to faulty wall outlets.

In conjunction with these safety and reliability initiatives, iGO will offer a five-year warranty on its complete collection of chargers and a two-year warranty on iGO batteries (due to their reduced lifecycle) starting this fall.

For more information on iGO's new five-year warranty and to learn more about the brand's Quality Assurance Program, please visit http://www.igo.com.

About iGO: Since the brand's inception in 1995, iGO is a highly regarded name in power solution and upholds the highest standards in product safety, reliability, and compatibility. IGO currently maintains its headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona with corporate offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Hong Kong, and offers its wide range of products in major retailers and wireless carriers worldwide.

SOURCE  iGO

iGO

CONTACT: Taylor Osumi, The Narrative Group, (323) 843-4294, taylor@narrativemediagroup.com

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

Lenovo Smartphone Launches its Major Branding Campaign by Allying with Kobe Bryant

BEIJING, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 11, 2013, the first "Meet Kobe" event for the Lenovo smartphone users club, themed "Challenge Bryant, Let Dreams Happen" was held in Beijing. Lenovo smartphone ambassador Kobe Bryant and Senior Vice President of Lenovo Group and President of Lenovo Business Group Liu Jun attended the event. As the closing event for "Kobe Travels China," Lenovo used the "Meet Kobe" event series to launch its strongest brand campaign of the year, aligning itself with Kobe Bryant to enhance its brand image and accelerate its push toward leading the PC+ Era.

Aligning itself with Kobe Bryant: The Lenovo brand accelerates its transformation towards a younger, consumption-based image

Liu announced at the media conference, "All along, Lenovo smartphones have upheld a brand connotation of "people-oriented innovation, superior value, and global intelligence." Similarly, Kobe Bryant has found popularity among youth worldwide through his image of "charismatic leadership, courage to strive to be the best, and constant transcendence of ego." Its alliance with Kobe Bryant will help Lenovo smartphones shift its mature, sober brand image toward a symbol of youth and consumption. The alliance with Kobe Bryant is an important measure in deepening Lenovo's internationalization strategy and helping Lenovo become the leading brand of the PC+ Era."

Bryant became an official ambassador for Lenovo smartphones in China and Southeast Asia in early 2013. Bryant was present at the event to the pleasant surprise of the audience. Bryant mentioned in his speech that he is honored to have become ambassador for Lenovo smartphones, and that after a period of in-depth cooperation he is further convinced that Lenovo is an especially outstanding international brand. He went on to describe his experience using Lenovo products as very cool and explain that he is especially pleased that his cooperation with Lenovo gives him the opportunity to expand and deepen his direct contact and communication with the young people of China. In the future, he says, he will do his best to help Lenovo spread its brand spirit, and hopes that Lenovo will become an outstanding world-class brand.

Branding upgrade: Lenovo smartphone users club attracts youth markets

In 2013, Lenovo has carried out frequent brand building activities for its smartphones. Early this year, it signed a contract with Kobe Bryant hiring him as ambassador for Lenovo smartphones in China and Southeast Asia. In July, Lenovo smartphones allied itself with "The Voice of China" television program for the hotly anticipated launch of its second season, and developed new entertainment-oriented marketing modes. Through a series of influential branding and marketing actions, Lenovo smartphones succeeded in attracting the youth market and completed its transformation towards a younger, consumption-based brand image.

At the end of 2012, the Lenovo smartphones users club was formally established. The club is committed to providing Lenovo smartphone users with a platform providing the most efficient communication and best user experience - a platform to realize dreams. Relying on its large user base and focusing on its users' interests, Lenovo smartphones intended to build its smartphone user club into one of the best of its kind. In 2013, the first "Meet Kobe" event for Lenovo smartphones users was held at the Water Cube, the best way for Lenovo to reach its goal.

Ranking second in the Chinese market while eying first and holding fourth place globally

According to IDC's latest release of data in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, the market share of Lenovo smartphones measured 4.7 percent, ranking fourth globally. Its quarterly sales have broken one million units for the first time, leading Chinese brands internationally. Within China, the world's largest mobile phone market, Lenovo's performance is equally impressive. Data from SINO Market Research Ltd. show that Lenovo smartphones have ranked second in the Chinese market in terms of market share for 13 consecutive months beginning in June 2012.

Along with its steadily upward performance in the global market, Lenovo is constantly accelerating its brand's internationalization strategy. The selection of Kobe Bryant as ambassador utilizes his extremely large influence worldwide and will help Lenovo establish its business image in the smartphone sector on a global scale, as well as further expand overseas markets and solidify Lenovo's international branding strategy.

Leading "Kobe Travels China," the "Meet Kobe" event series helped Lenovo smartphones launch its core marketing campaign of the year. Aligning itself with Kobe, Lenovo smartphones has aimed at young consumers and by deepening and broadening its internationalization strategy, Lenovo smartphones will prove its impressive strength to the world. The "Meet Kobe" event series has concluded successfully, but the splendid performance of Lenovo smartphones in the international arena will be continued.

This release is issued by Blue Focus on behalf of Lenovo.

SOURCE  Blue Focus

Blue Focus

CONTACT: Ada Hong, +86-150-1028-9327

toptable Unveils Major Update to Android App

LONDON, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- toptable, the leading consumer destination site for restaurant bookings in the UK along with its parent company, OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN), today announced the release of a major update to its free app for Android mobile devices. The new app, which is now available in the Google Play store, provides an enhanced booking experience for diners looking to book the perfect table at approximately 4,000 restaurants across the UK.

The new toptable Android app allows diners to search for available tables nearby using geolocation or in a specified neighbourhood, make an instantly confirmed booking and discover new restaurants through a convenient and easy to navigate design. The new 'Great Tables' feature showcases highly rated restaurants with availability according to the specified search criteria, right on the start screen. Diners may also view mobile optimised menus, browse popular dish photos from Foodspotting and read reviews from other verified toptable diners.

"We are especially pleased to bring improved functionality and efficiency to our dining community using Android mobile devices to make bookings on the go," said Mike Xenakis, Managing Director, OpenTable International. "Finding and booking a great restaurant for any occasion is quick and simple with the new toptable Android app," he added.

The new toptable app for Android makes it simple for diners to instantly find and make a confirmed restaurant booking with a tap of their phone. The app's geolocation feature makes it easy to find available tables nearby according to a diner's desired date, time and party size. Using the app's refine feature, diners can further filter their search results by location, cuisine, price and special offers. The new app also provides instant access to photos, menus, reviews, maps and directions.  toptable members may view upcoming reservations from the app and earn dining points for each booking. 

toptable continues to see a growing number of diners booking via mobile devices.During the second quarter of 2013, mobile bookings accounted for 28 percent of toptable diners seated in the UK. The toptable app for Android is part of the company's growing suite of mobile products including apps for iOS, Windows Phone 8 and a mobile optimised site (http://m.toptable.co.uk) that allow diners to make free restaurant bookings at approximately 4,000 top restaurants in the UK from a smartphone or tablet. More information about the entire suite of toptable mobile products can be accessed here.

About OpenTable, Inc.
OpenTable is the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating more than 12 million diners per month via online bookings across more than 28,000 restaurants. The OpenTable network connects restaurants and diners, helping diners discover and book the perfect table and helping restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to keep guests coming back. The OpenTable service enables diners to see which restaurants have available tables, select a restaurant based on verified diner reviews, menus and other helpful information, and easily book a reservation. In addition to the company's website and mobile apps, OpenTable powers online reservations for nearly 600 partners, including many of the Internet's most popular global and local brands. For restaurants, the OpenTable hospitality solutions enable them to manage their reservation book, streamline their operations and enhance their service levels. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated more than 490 million diners around the world.  The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and the OpenTable service is available throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico and the UK. OpenTable also owns and operates toptable, the leading consumer destination site for restaurant reservations in the UK.  More information is available at http://press.toptable.co.uk.

OpenTable, OpenTable logos, toptable and other service names are the trademarks of OpenTable, Inc. and/or its affiliates

toptable

CONTACT: Ceci De La Montanya, European PR Manager,  OpenTable International, cdelamontanya@opentable.com, 020 3311 2328

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

UL Awards Samsung Electronics with the World's First IEC 62368-1 Certificate for an A3 Multifunction Printer

UL Sets New Milestone in Printing Industry with the First Application of IEC's New Safety Standard

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety science leader, recently issued the world's first IEC 62368-1 certificate to Samsung Electronics for its new A3 Mono Multifunction printer (model: K2200ND). By working with UL to receive IEC 62368-1 certification, the latest safety standard for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment, Samsung Electronics was able to identify safety hazards early in the product development phase and therefore design products more efficiently - shortening products' time to market and providing more performance options to demonstrate compliance.

UL has been actively involved in the development of the new IEC 62368-1 standard, which is a shift from the traditional prescriptive standards to a new hazard-based concept, with more performance-based options. In order for Samsung Electronics to receive certification for IEC 62368-1, the high-tech company complied with the new method based on Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) from early product development.

The new standard covers a diverse range of high-tech products including computing & networking products, consumer electronics, displays and display units, telecommunication products, office appliances including printers, musical instruments, and similar varieties of audio/video, information and communication technology equipment.

"This world's first certification reflects our commitment to hazard-free products that meet customer demands for both performance and safety," said Wooseog Kim, Vice President of R&D team at Samsung Electronics. "We are honored by the certification from UL and we consider this excellent recognition for our continued effort in discovering new possibilities in printing innovation."

"Samsung Electronics receiving the first-ever IEC 62368-1 certificate for its printer will have a great influence in future safety design and product development in the ever-changing world of technology," said Stephen Hwang, vice president and general manager of UL Korea.

As the new IEC 62368-1 standard will soon replace the current standards in various products, UL Korea's goal is to help manufacturers prepare for the new standard and introduce their products to the global market in the timeliest manner.

About UL
UL is a premier global independent safety science company with more than 118 years of history. Employing more than 10,000 professionals with customers in over 100 countries, UL has five distinct business units - Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, Knowledge Services, and Verification Services - to meet the expanding needs of our customers and to deliver on our public safety mission. For more information on UL's family of companies and network of 95 laboratory, testing, and certification facilities, go to UL.com.

Contact info:
Michelle Press
Media Relations Manager, UL
T: +1-847-664-1966
E: Michelle.Press@ul.com

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UL

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

Roke Launches VTA 2.0 at AUVSI Unmanned Systems Show

ROMSEY, England, August 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Roke [http://www.roke.co.uk ], a Chemring Group company, today launches the latest
version of its VTA [http://goo.gl/lLtJp9 ] (Visual Target Analysis) product, a moving
target indicator system which immediately tracks and maps vehicles and personnel in
real-time using video streams from manned or unmanned aircraft.

    Modern surveillance aircraft generate thousands of hours of video footage which need
to be monitored and analysed by trained operators in order to identify targets of
interest. In operational situations where fatigue and target fixation can occur, an
important event, which may only last a few frames, can be missed. VTA eases the workload
of operators whilst ensuring targets are identified using a variety of techniques that
save time, money and improve accuracy

    The new VTA 2.0 system will be showcased by Roke at this year's AUVSI Unmanned Systems
Show in Washington DC on the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) stand (no.2135, UK Pavilion,
Hall B).

    VTA reduces the risk of operator fatigue by automatically alerting them to moving
vehicles and personnel. Operators can also immediately identify the precise location of
any unusual activity and quickly share that information, converting video footage into
actionable intelligence. The enhancements to VTA 2.0 include:

       
        - Simple integration - The VTA 2.0 Application Programming Interface (API)
          allows it to be integrated in a swift and cost effective manner.
        - Improved performance - VTA 2.0 has been re-engineered to be more efficient,
          requiring less computing resources
        - Additional functionality - A stabilised video output to allow clear
          interpretation of ground events and support for multiple simultaneous channels have
          been added.

    Greg Moore, Business Sector Manager at Roke, said: "The new release of VTA builds on
Roke's experience to date in delivering operators the capability to track and map vehicle
and personnel movement in real-time UAV surveillance footage. The system provides an
operational advantage to operators who are under pressure and is a highly intuitive
capability that requires little training before they can quickly deliver useable ground
movement intelligence."

    Rob Whitehouse will be supporting the AUVSI Unmanned Systems Show in Washington DC and
will be available to discuss potential integration and applications for VTA while at the
show.

    About Roke http://www.roke.co.uk

    Roke, based in Romsey, Hampshire, is the principal electronics research and
development centre of Chemring Group Plc. Founded in 1956, Roke is one of the UK's leading
suppliers of innovative solutions and contract R&D, pioneering developments in electronic
sensors, networks and communications technology. It employs 450 staff and has over 430
patents to its name.

    About Chemring EOD http://www.chemringeod.com

    Chemring EOD, part of the Chemring Group, is a global provider of EOD, Counter-IED,
and security systems. With over four decades supporting government agencies, armed forces,
and civilian security teams, it has an established track record in making life safer by
countering explosive and other threats.

Roke

CONTACT: For further information please contact: Russell Hardy, Roke, +44(0)1794-833000, russell.hardy@roke.co.uk

Independence Day Exclusive Offer From Ace2Three.com

HYDERABAD, India, August 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Online Rummy Hits the Never Before 'Five Lakh' Mark This Independence Day

    "A one of a kind rummy tournament...am thrilled to know and eager to register," says
Pavan Kumar, a premium player of Ace2Three from Hyderabad. In a never before bid at online
rummy, http://www.ace2three.com [http://www.ace2three.com ] is offering cash worth Rs 5,00,000 to
rummy aficionados for the independence day rummy tournament.

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    While all rummy sites offer humungous cash prizes to players, http://www.ace2three.com
[http://www.ace2three.com ] has gone the extra mile and is offering Rs. 5,00,000 cash
prize on the occasion of Indian Independence Day. The usual rummy tournaments, the company
states, draw more than 20 lakh players for cash prizes ranging upto Rs. 1,00,000. But this
time, they are keen on beating their own record and hence the tall sum promised to winning
players.

    The winning cash amount involved is bound to create a frenzy of participation. In
anticipation of this rush, the site has decided to limit the seats in this tournament.
This limitation is for the Independence Day Rummy Tourney alone. The usual tourneys are
otherwise thrown open to any number of participants.

    The only eligibility criterion is of being a 'Premium Player' - one who pays to play
and does not play for free. For a Premium Player to join this unique Independence Day
tournament, he/she has to register and make a first purchase. Non paying players who deal
in play chips cannot participate.

    http://www.ace2three.com [http://www.ace2three.com ], being one of the older rummy gaming
sites, has secured many first mover advantages. Apart from being popular among online
rummy players, the site enjoys high credibility and is reputed for its fair play policies
and practices. This single day tournament offering five lakhs adds another feather to the
site's already bursting cap.

    With this offer, it does look like this Independence Day will witness a new milestone
in online rummy gaming. This incredible opportunity to win five lakhs promises to be
trailblazer. Rummy playing public hurry and register. If you miss your seat, you might
well be passing this singular opportunity to a stranger.

    About Ace2Three

    Ace2Three, a product of Head Infotech India Pvt Ltd, is India's No.1 online rummy
portal that provides the best user experience to all its players and keeps them engaged
constantly with different promotions offers and a variety of special tournaments.
Independence Day tournament is the biggest so far with 10,000 participants.

    Primary Media Contact: Madhav Prathapa, madhav.p@headinfotech.com, 91-40-30472222

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Made in IBM Labs: IBM Drives the Future of Renewable Energy with New Wind and Solar Forecasting System

Advanced solution combines big data analytics and weather modeling technology to predict output of individual wind turbines

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an advanced power and weather modeling technology that will help utilities increase the reliability of renewable energy resources. The solution combines weather prediction and analytics to accurately forecast the availability of wind power and solar energy. This will enable utilities to integrate more renewable energy into the power grid, helping to reduce carbon emissions while significantly improving clean energy output for consumers and businesses.

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The solution, named "Hybrid Renewable Energy Forecasting" (HyRef) uses weather modeling capabilities, advanced cloud imaging technology and sky-facing cameras to track cloud movements, while sensors on the turbines monitor wind speed, temperature and direction. When combined with analytics technology, the data-assimilation based solution can produce accurate local weather forecasts within a wind farm as far as one month in advance, or in 15-minute increments.

By utilizing local weather forecasts, HyRef can predict the performance of each individual wind turbine and estimate the amount of generated renewable energy. This level of insight will enable utilities to better manage the variable nature of wind and solar, and more accurately forecast the amount of power that can be redirected into the power grid or stored. It will also allow energy organizations to easily integrate other conventional sources such as coal and natural gas.

"Utilities around the world are employing a host of strategies to integrate new renewable energy resources into their operating systems in order to reach a baseline goal of a 25 percent renewable energy mix globally by 2025," said Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, President and CEO of the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE). "The weather modeling and forecasting data generated from HyRef will significantly improve this process and in turn, put us one step closer to maximizing the full potential of renewable resources."

State Grid Jibei Electricity Power Company Limited (SG-JBEPC), a subsidiary company of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), is using HyRef to integrate renewable energy into the grid. This initiative led by SG-JBEPC is phase one of the Zhangbei 670MW demonstration project, the world's largest renewable energy initiative that combines wind and solar power, energy storage and transmission. This project contributes to China's 5-year plan to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

By using the IBM wind forecasting technology, phase one of the Zhangbei project aims to increase the integration of renewable power generation by 10 percent. This amount of additional energy can power roughly more than 14,000 homes. The efficient use of generated energy allows the utility to reduce wind and solar curtailment while analytics provides the needed intelligence to enhance grid operations.

"Applying analytics and harnessing big data will allow utilities to tackle the intermittent nature of renewable energy and forecast power production from solar and wind, in a way that has never been done before," said Brad Gammons, General Manager IBM's Global Energy and Utilities Industry. "We have developed an intelligent system that combines weather and power forecasting to increase system availability and optimize power grid performance."

This project builds upon another IBM smarter analytics initiative at Denmark's Vestas Wind Systems, the world's manufacturer of wind power turbines. Vestas, together with IBM's big data analytics and supercomputing technology, is able to strategically place wind turbines based on petabytes of data from weather reporters, tidal phases, sensors, satellite images, deforestation maps, and weather modeling research. This insight cannot only deliver improvements in energy generation but also reduce maintenance and operational costs over the life of the project.

The Hybrid Renewable Energy Forecaster represents advancements in weather modeling technology, stemming from other game-changing innovations such as Deep Thunder.  Developed by IBM, Deep Thunder provides high-resolution, micro-forecasts for weather in a region - ranging from a metropolitan area up to an entire state - with calculations as fine as every square kilometer. When coupled with business data, it can help businesses and governments tailor services, change routes and deploy equipment-to minimize the effects of major weather events by reducing costs, improving service and even saving lives.

IBM and Smart Grid

IBM is involved in more than 150 smart grid engagements around the world, in both mature and emerging markets. More about IBM's vision to bring a new level of intelligence to how the world works--how every person, business, organization, government, natural system, and man-made system interacts, can be found here: http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet.

For more information about Smarter Energy at IBM, please visit:www.ibm.com/press/smarterenergy. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Contacts
Fabienne Dawson
IBM Global Media Relations
fguildhary@us.ibm.com
917-374-6860

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element14 Unveils Raspberry Pi Projects Group

LONDON, August 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

                    New 8GB Raspberry Pi Bundle also launched by element14

    element14 today launched its latest online resource, Raspberry Pi Projects
[http://www.element14.com/community/community/raspberrypi_projects?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ],
providing a single location for Raspberry Pi owners of all skill levels to highlight their
creations and learn how to move onto the next level.

    Making it easier for users to try out and store more Pi projects, element14 is today
also launching the great value 8GB Raspberry Pi bundle available for $40. The new pack
incorporates a Raspberry Pi B Board and an 8GB SD card with the all six of the official
Raspberry Pi Foundation approved operating systems preloaded on the memory card.

    Members of the element14 Community are being encouraged to contribute to the library
by adding their own projects to the catalogue, or rating and liking the works of others.

    Some of the first projects to be added include:

       
        - For beginners, a step-by-step, guide detailing how to turn the Raspberry
          Pi into a fully functional laptop
          [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/09/08/raspberry-pi-laptop?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]
          and an introduction to controlling the Pi with an Xbox 360
          controller
          [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/12/15/raspberry-pi-xbox-controller-scratch-game?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]

       
        - For more advanced users, an image based tutorial guiding developers
          through using their Raspberry Pi as a flow meter for measuring water usage
          [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2013/04/16/tutorial-on-how-to-create-a-flowmeter-with-raspberry-pi-and-arduino-to-measure-water-used-in-gardening?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]
          a and a more software orientated, seasonal guide to creating
          a 'Pumpkin Pi' jack-o'-lantern, with web controlled lights and sound
          [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/10/25/a-second-helping-of-pumpkin-pi?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]
          .

    "One of the main things we hear from our Raspberry Pi customers is how they want to
challenge themselves and take on more complex projects," said Dianne Kibbey, Global Head
of Community, element14.

    "Catering to complete beginners through to coding experts, each project will show them
exactly what parts are required, whether that's an expansion board such as the PiFace or
just some different cables."

    Marking the launch, element14 is running the Connect 4 Challenge, where 25 community
developers will be supplied with a newly released PiRack
[http://www.element14.com/community/videos/9289 ?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ] expansion board for
their Raspberry Pi and asked to create and document a project build in Pi Projects.
Community members are invited to rate the entrants' projects to win a series of ongoing
prizes.

    The 8GB Raspberry Pi Bundle is available from Farnell element14
[http://uk.farnell.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-8gb-usd/sbc-raspberry-pi-8gb-microsd-card/dp/2334982?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]
in Europe, CPC
[http://cpc.farnell.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-8gb-usd/sbc-raspberry-pi-8gb-microsd-card/dp/SC13130?Ntt=RASPBERRY-PI+-+RASPBERRY-PI/8GB-USD+-+SBC%2C+RASPBERRY+PI%2C+8GB+MICROSD+CARD?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]
in the UK and Ireland, Newark element14
[http://www.newark.com/nva-buyout/raspberry-pi-8gb-bundle/bundle-model-b-8gb-sdcard-w-noobs/dp/97W6849?Ntt—w6849CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]
and MCM in North America and element14
[http://sg.element14.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-8gb-usd/sbc-raspberry-pi-8gb-microsd-card/dp/2334982?Ntt=RASPBERRY-PI+-+RASPBERRY-PI/8GB-USD+-+SBC%2C+RASPBERRY+PI%2C+8GB+MICROSD+CARD?CMP=PRR-GLO-13-0032 ]
in APAC.

       
        European Contact:
        Jen Cooke
        PR Manager,Europe and Global
        Tel: +44-(0)113-279-0101
        Email: jcooke@premierfarnell.com

Farnell element14

Start Your Day the Shrek Way with DreamWorks' Shrek Alarm

LEAMINGTON SPA, England, August 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

           It's Time for Another Magical Day, with this Interactive Character based

                              Alarm Clock App Available Now!

    Award-winning independent developer and publisher Blitz Games (
http://blitzgames.com), announced today the release of DreamWorks' Shrek Alarm, the
first in a series of interactive character apps co-produced with DreamWorks Animation
(Nasdaq: DWA). This Shrek-tacular app is available now on iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and all
Android devices.

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    Wake up with your favorite ogre! Designed for Shrek fans of all ages, DreamWorks'
Shrek Alarm features full alarm clock functionality, day and nighttime modes and a bedtime
feature, which allows you to decide when Shrek falls asleep; all set in the beautiful and
immersive 3D environment of Shrek's Swamp. The app also includes lively character
interactions that are uniquely Shrek! You can interact with him ogre-and-ogre again;
tickle him to make him laugh, poke him to make him roar and discover other funny reactions
that only Shrek can bring.

    In addition, DreamWorks' Shrek Alarm features many ogre-whelming extras including
access to your music library so you can wake up and go to sleep with your favorite songs,
Facebook integration, world clock, flashlight, timer, stop watch and an interactive
weather feature with your 5-day forecast. You can also get the inside scoop on ogre life
with the Shrek Fact of the Day, which delivers fun facts and trivia about Shrek's world
straight to your device!

    DreamWorks' Shrek Alarm is available now worldwide for $1.99 USD on the App Store and
Google Play.

    Screenshots and additional materials are available by downloading the Shrek Alarm
press kit
[http://www.blitzgamesstudios.com/media/gfx/games/shrek-alarm/shrek_alarm_press_kit.zip ].

    About Blitz Games Studios:

    Blitz Games Studios (http://www.BlitzGamesStudios.com) is a highly respected,
award-winning independent games developer founded in 1990 by industry veterans Philip &
Andrew Oliver. Based in Leamington Spa, UK it now employs over 200 dedicated and talented
staff, and maintains a diverse portfolio that showcases its industry-leading, licensable
development technology BlitzTech. Past releases include iOS title Paper Titans, Epic
Mickey 2: The Power of Two (co-developed with Junction Point and Disney Interactive
Studios), Kumo Lumo (published by Chillingo) and Puss In Boots: The Video Game
(THQ/DreamWorks Animation).

    About DreamWorks Animation

    DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature
films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for
audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and
experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks
Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE(R)
Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation ranks #12 on the list.
All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has
theatrically released a total of 27 animated feature films, including the franchise
properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots
and The Croods.

    PRESS: For all inquiries, please contact Natalie Griffith, Press Space PR, at
natalie@pressspace.net or Chris Theophilus-Bevis, Senior Marketing & PR Coordinator at
pr@blitzgamesstudios.com, Tel: +44-(0)192-688-0032.

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Magic Software Announced Magic DVD Ripper and Copier Major Update v8.0.0

BEIJING, Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Software announced Magic DVD Ripper and Copier v8.0.0 as a major update in July. The new version can better help Magic users rip DVDs to other formats and copy/burn DVDs. All existing users can now upgrade to the latest version for free, while new users can try the updated Magic DVD programs with full features.

Magic DVD Ripper, providing high-quality DVD ripping, enables users to convert CSS, RCE UOP, APS, Disney or Sony ARccOS encrypted DVDs and homemade DVDs to video and audio in all popular formats like AVI, MP4, MOV, MKV, FLV and more. With the new technology to read and analyze the IFO file in the DVD movie, this DVD ripper owns the ability to handle any newly released DVDs. Magic DVD Ripper's new version can better help Magic users rip DVDs to other formats and devices. Highlights for Magic DVD Ripper in the new release include:

    1. Fixes the issue "Invalid access to memory location" in Batch Controller
       in Windows 8.
    2. Fixes the issue that the ripping is aborted abnormally after you modify
       Transform option in the output Profile setting sometimes.
    3. Fixes the issue that single .mp4 files larger than 4GB can't be played.
    4. Adds fixes for popular newly-protected DVDs, such as Oz the Great and
       Powerful, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, The Guilt Trip, The Last Stand,
       Jack Reacher, Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage
       Counselor, Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots, etc.
Free download is available at: http://www.magicdvdripper.com/download.htm

Magic DVD Copier enables users to copy/backup all kinds of DVDs to computer local hard drives and clone/burn onto a new blank/erasable DVD disc in 1:1 mode without any loss of quality. Magic DVD Copier new version can better help Magic users in DVD copying and burning. Highlights for Magic DVD Copier in the new release include:

    1. Fixes the issue "Invalid access to memory location" in Batch Controller
       in Windows 8.
    2. Fixes the issue that the ripping is aborted abnormally after you modify
       Transform option in the output Profile setting sometimes.
    3. Fixes the issue that single .mp4 files larger than 4GB can't be played.
    4. Adds fixes for the popular newly-protected DVDs, such as Oz the Great and
       Powerful, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, The Guilt Trip, The Last Stand,
       Jack Reacher, Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage
       Counselor, Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots, etc.
Magic DVD software offers the best complete DVD solutions online. Available in versions for Windows and Mac, Magic DVD Ripper and Copier give users excellent experiences in converting and burning DVDs with high quality and fast speed. For more details, you can enter http://www.magicdvdripper.com and try the products for free.

Price and Availability:

The price of Magic DVD Ripper/Copier is $49.95. Enter the website now, and you can enjoy a 10th Anniversary Special Offer, $59.96 for Magic DVD Ripper + Ripper with lifetime upgrades license. Before purchase, users are allowed to experience the full features five times.

About Magic Software

Magic Software is a professional software provider in DVD and Blu-ray video technology, providing effective solutions to DVD & Blu-ray playback and backup on Mac & PC. It has a range of products, including Magic DVD Ripper and Ripper, Magic Mac DVD Ripper and Ripper, Magic Blu-ray Ripper and Copy, to meet different view and backup requirements. For more information, please visit: http://www.magicdvdripper.com.

SOURCE  Magic Software

Magic Software

CONTACT: Bella, +86 5126-9320-131, bella.sh@makeding.com

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NTT Resonant Launches Cloud-based Mobile Testing Service Featuring World's Fastest Image Transfer for Global iOS App Developers in Addition to Android

TOKYO, Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

-Extending Service to Tablets As Well besides Supporting More OS Programs-

"Developers AppKitBox - Remote TestKit" (Remote TestKit) cloud-based mobile testing service featuring the world's fastest image transfer is now available to iOS application developers as a beta version free of charge in addition to Android handsets worldwide and accepts U.S. dollar payments via PayPal. NTT Resonant Inc. has been offering the service since November 13, 2012. Moreover, the company extends the service previously available only to smartphone handsets to tablets. The service offers 137 global handset models (161 units), including a large selection of models marketed only in Japan. As a special introductory offer, the service is available at half price until September 1, 2013.

(Logo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201308093818)

1. Service extended to iOS handsets and tablets
"Developers AppKitBox -- Remote TestKit" was previously available only to Android handsets. In response to strong calls from users for iOS support, NTT Resonant now starts to offer the cloud-based mobile testing service to iOS handsets as well. Also, effective today, the company begins to include tablets in its service.

Please note that the service available to iOS handsets is still in the beta version with some limits to functions. The service is free of charge during the beta period.

* Key additional iOS handsets
- iPhone5

* Key additional tablets
- IdeaTab A2109A

2. New function for confirming ticket expiry date
A new function for confirming the expiry date of a purchased ticket is added in response to user calls for an easier way to confirm the expiry date. This function makes it possible to efficiently use tickets with the knowledge of their expiry date.

3. How to use
Please visit the "Developers AppKitBox -- Remote TestKit" webpage, download a dedicated program, then log in, choose from a list of handsets and enjoy the service. Users can verify their handsets, including behavior and design, while looking at the instantaneous, high-speed and smooth transfer on the screen of their connected PC.

"Developers AppKitBox - Remote TestKit" English-language edition URL: http://appkitbox.com/en/testkit

* The service is available on Windows and Mac PCs.
* While the handset of your choice is being rented out to a third party, you cannot use it. Please wait until the rental handset is back on the handset list after its rental period.

4. Future plans
The company plans to make the service more convenient by further enhancing functions, increasing handset offerings and supporting more OS programs.

* The company names, services and products used in this release are the companies' registered trademarks or trademarks.

About NTT Resonant Inc.
Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo
President & CEO: Masahiro Wakai

ATTACHMENT

Key Features (some functions limited to Android handsets only)
-Remote access: Testing right from your desk.
-Cost-saving rentals: Debug specific models by renting only what you need.
-Accurate verification: Use of actual devices is superior to emulators.
-Easy integration: As simple as plug-and-play, including easy integration with Eclipse, etc.
-Testing tools: Enable seamless, native-like connection and automated testing.
-Debugging output: Screenshots, screen capture and log capture are all possible.
-Rigorous security: Devices are reset after every use, so all data is deleted.

Key Functions (some functions limited to Android handsets only)
-Integrate with Android development environment (adb shell/DDMS/Eclipse IDE).
-Test any application installed on Android
-Install via APK file with batch deletion of applications
-Input via keyboard
-Flick actions and other screen input via mouse
-Screenshot and screen capture
-Screen rotation and automatic sync
-Change window size and transmission quality (prioritize speed or quality)
-Seamless integration with existing testing tools using WebDriver

Screen Capture Features
-Screen capture: Proprietary
-Screen update: 15 times/second (stable connection of 5 Mbps or greater)
-Screen resolution: Actual size
-Screen retrieval: Surfaceflinger
-Screen transfer: Proprietary
-Key input: Proprietary
-Key input delay: Real time

Costs and Half-off Campaign
Remote TestKit is available at half price to users paying in U.S. dollars until midnight on Sunday, September 1, PDT. All normal menu items are available.

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Contact (media):
Kiyono Ikeda
NTT Resonant Inc.
Tel: +81-3-6703-6250
Email: pr@nttr.co.jp

Contact (others):
Katsunori Hagino
NTT Resonant Inc.
Tel: +81-3-6703-6006
Email: developers-pr@nttr.co.jp

SOURCE  NTT Resonant Inc.

NTT Resonant Inc.

Web Site: http://appkitbox.com/en/testkit

Networkers Home Starts Unique Educational IT Funding Program

BANGALORE, August 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Networkers Home, one of the largest network and cloud technologies providers, has
started a unique educational IT funding program for educational institutes of all sizes.
Under this scheme, Networkers Home will provide solutions like wireless campus, learning
management systems, video conferencing and secure network to all interested educational
institutions.

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130809/633796)

    These days, students are not just dynamic and smart, but also mobile and tech-savvy.
While they are glued to their smart phones at home, they are rarely seen stepping out of
the house without their PDAs, laptops and gaming devices. When this is the scenario, they
are sure to expect wireless LAN access at their schools and colleges too and that is where
we 'Networkers Home' come in.

    Networkers Home has been helping teachers to teach for nearly five years now. We also
develop, manufacture, install and manage hardware, software, IT networks and services and
classroom resources - all specially designed for education and to help deliver inspiring
engaging learning.

    We provide funding up to Rs. 5 crore for High End Networking, WiFi Campus, Learning
Management system or anything that can motivate students to be tomorrow's world leaders.
Name it and Networkers Home has a solution for it.

    Networkers Home provides systems that help mark exam papers, deliver school
performance data and enable access to learning platforms from home or school. Our
customers include schools, colleges and universities, local government, central government
education departments and agencies.

    Speaking to the press, MD and Founder of Networkers Home, Mr Vikas Swami said "We plan
to bring best of IT technologies like Wireless Campus, Cloud Campus and Cloud Testing
engines into the reach of Indian educational institutes."

    Mr Vikas Swami, who has won 12 awards for educational excellence in the last two
years, added: "We plan to set up a centre of excellence in all top University and colleges
across India. We expect a revenue target of Rs 300 crore in the next 12 months."

    Networkers Home has mastered the concept of education exchange where we drive up to
80% discount from top MNC companies. In order to strengthen our education sector, we offer
innovative products like Outsource CTO, WiFi Campus Loan, LMS loan and funds to move your
prestigious resources to right cloud solutions.

    About Networkers Home

    Networkers Home is one of the largest IT consulting company focused on providing
educational funding for the most innovative educational institutions in India for
interests as low as six per cent.

    Networkers Home, the well-established expertise solutions regarding CCTV in Bangalore,
also offers top notch video surveillance with excellent after sales support. In addition,
they also provide scalable infrastructure and networking to meet the needs of educational
institutions, and a suite of connectivity, eSafety and cloud solutions to enhance teaching
and learning. Apart from this, an entire range of deployment, training and support
services is also offered.

    Networkers Home is the premier online solution provider for a lot of educational
institutions across the globe. Networkers Home has also helped with the branding of
various educational institutions and setting up their online magazine and social platform.
For more information, visit http://www.networkershome.com

    Primary Media Contact: Abhishek Saran, abhishek@theprview.com, 91-9535046900

    Secondary Media Contact: Sai Jyothsna, sai@theprview.com, 91-9945466676

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