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LifeProof Samsung Galaxy S III Has Arrived

Thinnest and lightest all-protective case made for the Galaxy S III is now available for Android users

SAN DIEGO, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced the availability of the LifeProof nuud and fre cases for the Samsung Galaxy S III.  The latest member of the LifeProof family, and the first case offered for Android smartphones, provides users the same waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof protection as every LifeProof case and features a clear back that allows users to show off the phone's color and design.

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The LifeProof case for the Samsung Galaxy S III provides rugged protection in any environment in an incredibly sleek and low profile case. Every feature and function of the phone is accessible, including touch screen functionality, volume controls, the home and back keys, as well as the front and back cameras.

In addition, the speakers and microphones are protected while still providing great sound, and the headphone jack and charge port are covered from the elements until they are needed. The slim form factor is designed to easily slip in and out of pockets.

The Samsung Galaxy S III case comes in two versions, the LifeProof nuud, which allows users to touch the actual smartphone screen, for the ultimate touch-screen experience; and the LifeProof fre, incorporating a built-in scratch protector for users that want additional screen protection.

"We're very excited about our highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III case," said Fredrik Tortensson, LifeProof Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development. "The nuud especially is really a game-changer because it's the first and only waterproof, drop proof case without a screen cover for the Galaxy S III. The technology behind the design is something quite special and unique to LifeProof."

Both the nuud and the fre are available at Best Buy and on the LifeProof website: $89.99 for the nuud and $79.99 for the fre.

Both LifeProof nuud and fre for Samsung Galaxy S III offer these benefits:

    --  Fully submersible and completely waterproof down to 6.6 feet / 2 meters
        for 1 hour
    --  Thinnest and lightest all-protective case ever made for the Galaxy S III
    --  Complete access to all buttons, ports, functions and features
    --  Ingress protection rated to the highest level at IP-68 and completely
        sealed from water and dust particles
    --  Shock proof to Military Standard 810F-516 to withstand unexpected drops
        and shocks from 6.6 feet / 2 meters
    --  LifeProof's CrystalClear double anti-reflective (AR) coated camera-grade
        glass lens delivers the sharpest images possible, with perfect camera
        flash operation
    --  Maximum sound output and clarity
LifeProof Resources
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases

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

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

About LifeProof
Based in San Diego, LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets cases for smartphones and tablets that deliver protection, style and functionality. LifeProof is built on the idea of giving everyone the complete freedom and confidence to use their mobile devices in any environment. Designed to defend against water, dirt, snow, shock and the hazards of daily life, LifeProof lets consumers use their mobile device everyday, everywhere, for everything - without worry. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.

Apple, iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S III are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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

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

Spansion Expands Serial Flash Memory Portfolio

New Family Features High Performance, Small Sectors and Enhanced Security

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), an innovator in Flash memory solutions for embedded markets, today announced production of a new family of 16 Mb, 32 Mb and 64 Mb Spansion(®) FL-1K Serial Flash memory devices. The family of quad I/O serial Flash memory features high performance (108MHz clock frequency), efficient 4K-Byte sectors and enhanced security to support the diverse needs of set-top boxes, digital televisions, printers, home networking, automotive, smart meters, tablets and next generation computers.

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According to Alan Neibel, founder and CEO of WebFeet Research, "Serial Flash is one of the fastest growing memory markets. Worldwide serial NOR Flash shipments will grow from $1.34 billion in 2012 to greater than $2 billion by 2015. Customer platforms, particularly those with low to mid-density storage needs, benefit from serial Flash solutions for its small form factor and low pin count as a means to simplify board layouts and reduce cost."

"With the introduction of FL-1K family, Spansion continues to expand its serial peripheral interface (SPI) portfolio, delivering high performance, code-efficient small sectors and advanced security for next generation electronics," said Jackson Huang, vice president of product marketing at Spansion. "In particular, the FL-1K's flexible data protection and one-time-programmable (OTP) features help prevent unintentional programming errors and hacking, allowing for a more secure user experience and high levels of system integrity."

Key Facts of the New Spansion FL-1K family:

    --  Spansion FL-1K 16Mb, 32Mb and 64Mb now sampling, production Q3 end
    --  Temp range: Industrial -40C to +85C, Automotive -40C to +105C (125C
        planned)
    --  Packages: 8/16-pin SOIC, 8-land 6x5 USON, 24-ball BGA 6x8
    --  SPI Interfaces: Single, Dual and Quad up to 108MHz clock frequency
    --  4KB uniform sectors for efficient erase and program code management
    --  Three one-time-programmable (OTP) security registers (256 bytes each)
    --  Enhanced write protection of memory range with lock-down and OTP option
    --  Support for JESD216 Serial Flash Discoverable Parameter (SFDP)
    --  Spansion Flash File system software drivers
The entire Spansion FL Serial Flash portfolio scales from 4 Mb up to 1 Gb to serve the broad needs of embedded applications with input output (IO) options for single, dual and quad bit read operation as well as a double data rate (DDR) mode that doubles the read throughput of the system. The product portfolio is backed by the high quality and reliability customers have come to expect from Spansion and is available with long-term product support.

Resources:

    --  Spansion serial Flash memory products:
        http://www.spansion.com/Products/Serial-Flash/Pages/Spansion%20FL.aspx
    --  Spansion newsroom:  http://news.spansion.com/
    --  Spansion blog:  http://blog.spansion.com
    --  Spansion on Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/Spansion
    --  Spansion on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/Spansion
About Spansion

Spansion (NYSE: CODE) is a global leader in Flash memory-based embedded systems solutions. Spansion is at the heart of electronics systems, connecting, controlling, storing, and powering everything from automotive electronics and industrial systems to the highly interactive and immersive consumer devices that are enriching people's daily lives. For more information, visit http://www.spansion.com.

Spansion(R), the Spansion logo, MirrorBit(R), and combinations thereof, are trademarks and registered trademarks of Spansion LLC in the United States and other countries. Other names used are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Press Contact, Michele Landry, Spansion, Inc., +1.408.616.3817, michele.landry@spansion.com; Investor Relations, Rahul Mathur, Spansion, Inc., +1.408.616.6682, Rahul.Mathur@spansion.com

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

Reloaded Interactive Announces Launch of Dynamic In-Game Advertising Network

Reloaded launches advertising network that allows companies and media
buyers to advertise in real-time within console and computer video
games

VANCOUVER, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Reloaded Interactive, one of the
World's largest in-game ad companies, announced today the launch of a
dynamic in-game advertising network that is capable of delivering
real-time ads within AAA game titles for console, mobile, and PC
platforms. The new network utilizes Reloaded's ad servers and
technology to display advertisements to gamers playing with an active
internet connection. Reloaded plans to be the first ever in-game
advertising network to support dynamic delivery into select eighth
generation game consoles by the end of 2013.

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The Reloaded network arrives at a time when the industry needs it most -
as there hasn't been an active dynamic in-game advertising network
since Double Fusion and IGA Worldwide ceased their services in early
2012. Despite the unoccupied market, there continues to be a growing
demand from advertisers and media buyers to utilize video games as a
digital advertising channel.

From an advertising standpoint, the Reloaded network will boast the
following specs and capabilities:

        --  Geo-targeting
        --  Frequency capping
        --  Ad scheduling
        --  Detailed impression reporting
        --  CPM price model (cost per one-thousand impressions)

Reloaded is proud to be one of the first dynamic in-game advertising networks to heavily support animated and in-game video ads in various
placements throughout many of its participating games. In addition to
the video placements, Reloaded will also be supporting the traditional
in-game advertising assets that take the form of plain image ads on
billboards or posters situated throughout virtual 3D game environments.

"While operating as an in-game ad agency these past two years, we've
been fortunate enough to witness first-hand, the success and failures
of other dynamic networks before us," says Jordan L. Howard, the 23
year old Founder and CEO. "Based on this, we've developed a unique
in-game advertising network business model that will ensure
sustainability and growth. Our ultimate goal is to uphold the proven
success of dynamic in-game advertising, and to ensure its longevity as
a digital advertising channel."

Game developers and publishers can join the Reloaded network by
integrating an SDK (Software Development Kit). The SDK includes an easy
to follow, step-by-step guide for developers to sync-up their games to
the Reloaded ad servers. Reloaded encourages developers and publishers
to reach out and request an SDK by visiting their website.

About Reloaded Interactive

Reloaded Interactive is the World's leading in-game advertising company,
founded in the fall of 2011. The company previously operated as an
in-game ad agency and media sales firm, until launching its own in-game advertising network in 2013. Reloaded is privately held, and proud to be 100% bootstrapped
and self-financed. Reloaded is an active member of IAB Canada and IAB
UK.

For more information about Reloaded Interactive, please visit:
http://www.reloadedinteractive.com

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CONTACT: Media Contact
Yulia Nesterchuk
(714) 408-7897
yulia@reloadedinteractive.com

Reloaded Interactive Announces Launch of Dynamic In-Game Advertising Network

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Reloaded launches advertising network that allows companies and media buyers to
advertise in real-time within console and computer video games

    Reloaded Interactive, one of the World's largest in-game ad companies, announced today
the launch of a dynamic in-game advertising network that is capable of delivering
real-time ads within AAA game titles for console, mobile, and PC platforms. The new
network utilizes Reloaded's ad servers and technology to display advertisements to gamers
playing with an active internet connection. Reloaded plans to be the first ever in-game
advertising network to support dynamic delivery into select eighth-generation game
consoles by the end of 2013.

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    The Reloaded network arrives at a time when the industry needs it most - as there
hasn't been an active dynamic in-game advertising network since Double Fusion and IGA
Worldwide ceased their services in early 2012. Despite the unoccupied market, there
continues to be a growing demand from advertisers and media buyers to utilize video games
as a digital advertising channel.

    From an advertising standpoint, the Reloaded network will boast the following specs
and capabilities:

       
        - Geo-targeting
        - Frequency capping
        - Ad scheduling
        - Detailed impression reporting
        - CPM price model (cost per one-thousand impressions)

    Reloaded is proud to be one of the first dynamic in-game advertising
[http://www.reloadedinteractive.com/advertising-channels/dynamic-in-game-advertising ]
networks to heavily support animated and in-game video ads in various placements
throughout many of its participating games. In addition to the video placements, Reloaded
will also be supporting the traditional in-game advertising assets that take the form of
plain image ads on billboards or posters situated throughout virtual 3D game environments.

    "While operating as an in-game ad agency these past two years, we've been fortunate
enough to witness first-hand the success and failures of other dynamic networks before
us," says Jordan L. Howard, the 23-year-old Founder and CEO. "Based on this, we've
developed a unique in-game advertising network business model that will ensure
sustainability and growth. Our ultimate goal is to uphold the proven success of dynamic
in-game advertising, and to ensure its longevity as a digital advertising channel."

    Game developers and publishers can join the Reloaded network by integrating an SDK
(Software Development Kit). The SDK includes an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide for
developers to sync-up their games to the Reloaded ad servers. Reloaded encourages
developers and publishers to reach out and request an SDK by visiting their website.

    About Reloaded Interactive
Reloaded Interactive is the World's leading in-game advertising company, founded in the
fall of 2011. The company previously operated as an in-game ad agency and media sales
firm, until launching its own in-game advertising network
[http://www.reloadedinteractive.com ] in 2013. Reloaded is privately held, and proud to be
100% bootstrapped and self-financed. Reloaded is an active member of IAB Canada and IAB
UK.

    For more information about Reloaded Interactive, please visit:
http://www.reloadedinteractive.com

    For further information:

       
        Media Contact
        Yulia Nesterchuk
        +1(714)408-7897
        yulia@reloadedinteractive.com

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Mind Candy Partners With Activision Publishing, Inc. on New Moshi Monsters(TM) Video Game Katsuma Unleashed

NEW YORK, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Mind Candy, the entertainment company behind the successful kids' franchise Moshi
Monsters(TM), today announced Katsuma Unleashed, a new video game created in its on-going
partnership with Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision
Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI [http://www.activision.com ]). Currently in development at UK-based
studio Sumo Digital Ltd. for the Nintendo DS(TM) and 3DS(TM) handheld gaming systems, the
game is planned to hit store shelves on October 11, 2013 in Europe, and on November 5,
2013 in North America.

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    Katsuma Unleashed is a side-scrolling, action-adventure platform game rendered in a
beautiful 3D cartoon style and designed to appeal to Moshi fans of all ages across the
globe. In a move away from the previous two titles, the game will feature stand-alone hero
character Katsuma. As the franchise's most popular Moshi Monster, players will embark on a
voyage with Katsuma through brand new worlds packed with mini arcade challenges and boss
battles. Along the way, Katsuma will have to battle enemy characters using powerful new
capabilities, including Furi's Smash and Diavlo's Flight, in order to rescue other Moshi
Monsters - fur will certainly fly! Another exciting feature available in the 3DS version
of Katsuma Unleashed is StreetPass(TM)* secrets - 18 huge, explorable maps and monster
attack games where users get to play as each of the Moshi Monsters, each with their own
unique set of moves.

    "We're delighted to continue our partnership with Activision on our third Nintendo
title, and we are hugely inspired by the amazing talents of Sumo Digital who have
developed some fantastic games in the past," said Andy Matjaszek, Sr. Global Marketing
Manager at Mind Candy. "This time around, with Katsuma Unleashed we've broken out Katsuma
as a stand-alone character to deliver an all-new, incredible Moshi Monsters game that fans
of all ages can enjoy."

    Katsuma Unleashed is Mind Candy's third Nintendo DS/3DS title, following the success
of its two previous releases, Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings Zoo, which topped the UK DS
charts for a record-breaking 23 consecutive weeks, and Moshi Monsters(TM): Moshlings Theme
Park, which also held an impressive chart position reaching number one in 2012 for four
consecutive weeks.**

    Katsuma Unleashed for Nintendo 3DS(TM) is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB. Katsuma
Unleashed for Nintendo DS(TM) is not yet rated by the ESRB. Additional details about the
game, as well as pre-sale opportunities will be made available soon.

    * Street Pass is an exclusive feature for the 3DS version

    ** (UKIE GFK Chart-Track reports 2012)

    About Mind Candy

    Mind Candy, creator of the successful Moshi Monsters franchise, is a global
entertainment company based in the UK with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The
company was formed by Internet entrepreneur Michael Acton Smith in 2004.

    For more information visit http://www.MindCandy.com

    About Moshi Monsters(TM)

    With 80 million registered users in 150 territories worldwide, Moshi Monsters - the
online world of adoptable pet monsters for boys and girls aged 6-12 - has become a global
phenomenon. Children choose from one of six virtual pet monsters that they can create,
name and nurture. Once their pet has been customised, players can navigate their way
around Monstro City, taking the daily puzzle challenge to earn 'Rox' (virtual currency),
playing games, solving Super Moshi Missions, personalising their room, showing off their
artwork, reading stories and communicating with friends in a safe environment. Following
its huge online success, Moshi Monsters has expanded into the real world with physical
products including best-selling toys; the number one selling kids magazine in the UK; a
best-selling DS video game, a top five music album, books, membership cards, trading cards
and much more.

    For more information visit http://www.MoshiMonsters.com.

    About Activision Publishing, Inc.

    Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure
products.

    Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,
Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision
and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.Activision.com.

    About Sumo Digital

    Sumo Digital is a cross-platform video game developer based in Sheffield, UK. Formed
in 2003, the studio has had successes on every console for partners including SEGA, Sony,
Microsoft, BBC, EA, Disney, Codemasters, Konami and many more.

    For more information visit http://www.sumo-digital.com.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press
release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or
strategies regarding the future, including statements about the expected release date are
forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to
differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this
release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk
factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any
subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release
are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as
of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard
assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These
statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or
Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of
which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from
current expectations.

    Published and distributed by Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered
trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.

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Lantiq Announces Volume Shipment for System Level Vectoring Solution

With more than 1.5 million vectoring ready lines deployed in the field, Lantiq is the leading semiconductor supplier driving the System Level Vectoring roll-out in the market

NEUBIBERG, Germany, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced it has begun volume shipments of  Lantiq's VINAX(TM) IVE1000 ASSP-based vector engine, which enables worldwide roll-out of system level vectoring.

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With more than 1.5 million vectoring ready lines already deployed in cabinets and central offices, Lantiq has one of the largest VDSL2 volume deployments in the market. Additionally Lantiq XWAY(TM) VRX family SoCs have shipped in multi-million VDSL CPEs now in the field, and all are upgradeable to vectoring through firmware update. Lantiq expects to see first large scale vectoring services in the second half of 2013.

Lantiq is the leading provider of chipsets for System Level Vectoring, addressing both ends of the copper wire with its solutions. Broadband networks equipped with Lantiq SoCs allow carriers to offer more than two times faster data connections and an increased reach of VDSL2 services, due to system level vectoring (crosstalk noise cancellation) and bonding.

Lantiq Vectoring Highlights and Benefits

    --  Based on the Lantiq VINAX(TM) IVE1000 for central office equipment,
        operators can deliver best in class quality for triple-play broadband
        services, including multiple streams of HD-quality TV, Internet and
        voice. By effectively eliminating crosstalk on system level, service
        providers are able to more than double data rates and even achieve 100
        Mbps symmetrical and beyond
    --  Major reduction in system power consumption achieved with Lantiq
        SoC/ASSP based system level vectoring: Up to 30% power saving in a
        fully-vectored system compared to an FPGA-based vectoring system
Comments

David Boikess, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales:
"We are excited to now bring full scale, System Level Vectoring in volumes to the market. We believe vectored VDSL plus additional broadband bonding is essential to the future of broadband networks, as they boost bandwidth and enable superfast network connections of up to 200 Mbps. With the SoC/ASSP based System Level Vectoring technology from Lantiq, carriers can significantly extend their network performance with comparably low investment."

Availability

Lantiq's VINAX(TM) IVE1000 and the VDSL2 SoC's for Home Gateways (XWAY(TM) VRX200 and XWAY(TM) VRX300) are available in volume production.

White Paper

A comprehensive white paper on vectoring, broadband bonding and VDSL is available on our Website at: http://www.lantiq.com/vectoring.

Glossary

SoC: System-on-Chip
ASSP: Application Specific Standard Product
FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array
System Level Vectoring: System level crosstalk noise cancellation up to 384 ports and more, compared to Board Level Vectoring that is only cancelling crosstalk across a single line card

About Lantiq
Lantiq offers a broad and innovative semiconductor product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. Information about Lantiq is available on our Website or via Twitter @Lantiq

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CONTACT: Christoph von Schierstaedt, +49 (89) 89899 7322, Schierstaedt@lantiq.com

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

New JBL® WR2.4 Wireless Headphones Combine Unparalleled Sound with Comfort, Convenience, and Freedom to Move

STAMFORD, Conn., July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, announces the availability of great-sounding home headphones with unprecedented comfort and convenience.

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The most noticeable feature of the JBL WR2.4 headphones is a thing that is missing: the cord. Listeners will enjoy untethered freedom to move, as they enjoy JBL's signature great sound. These wireless headphones give the user a generous 100 feet (30 meters) of reception range. Built-in rechargeable batteries extend freedom from the AC outlet, as well, with over eight hours of continuous playtime.

"We've married premium audio for your TV, home theater, MP3 player, DVD or cable box with the freedom you've always enjoyed with room-filling stereo systems," said Michael Mauser, President HARMAN Lifestyle. "These headphones deliver the carefully-crafted listening experience we're famous for, without tying you down with cables."

Wireless convenience would be nothing without comfort, and the JBL WR2.4s are designed for both. Lightweight, with generously sized padded cups and a fully adjustable headband, these wireless phones can be worn for extended periods without fatigue. 

Trusted by musicians for delivering a consistent and crisp acoustic performance, JBL engineers have designed the WR2.4 headphones with semi-closed back acoustics for naturally enhanced sound quality throughout their 18 Hz to 20 kHz sound range. The uncompromising 2.4 GHz digital bandwidth ensures reception untainted by transmission noise, and the 32-ohm impedance enables a wide range of listening volumes.

JBL WR2.4 headphones come with two rechargeable AAA batteries, a pick-up-and-go charging cradle and power adapter; and a 3.5 mm stereo to dual RCA audio cable for connecting your audio system to the transmitter base.

Pricing and Availability
The JBL WR2.4 Headphoneshas a suggested retail price of $99.95 and is available now at Best Buy or JBL.com. For additional information on the new JBL WR2.4 headphones, or to purchase, visit http://www.JBL.com

About HARMAN
HARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of audio, lighting and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson® and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,300 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (NYSE: HAR). Please visit http://www.harman.com for more information.

© 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Comply is a trademark of Hearing Components, Inc. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

For more information: http://www.JBL.com

    For additional information, contact:

    Christopher M. Dragon                Derrick Stembridge

    HARMAN International                 levin|bridge

    Phone: 203-328-4203                  Phone: 919-263-9006

    chris.dragon@HARMAN.com               derrick@levinbridge.com
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CT Networks taps NVIDIA GPUs to deliver high-performance architecture applications in the cloud

New service provides top New York firm, Steven Kratchman Architect, P.C., with improved workflow, increased employee productivity

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CT Networks, a leader in the delivery of hosted applications and advanced hardware solutions, today announced a new offering created to deliver high-performance, computer-aided design and graphics applications to customers through the cloud. 

CT Networks' new solution is powered by NVIDIA® GPUs and the HP DL380 P server. Running the advanced Citrix XenApp Platinum 6.5 application, it enables customers to easily access graphics-intensive design applications remotely at unprecedented speed.

New York-based architectural firm Steven Kratchman Architect, P.C. (SKAPC), is leveraging the GPU-based system to remotely run the Autodesk AutoCAD application, providing it with a powerful new tool to enhance its design work. The firm needed a way to provide access to the AutoCAD application and design files to employees working remotely on a variety of computing platforms, but its former in-house system lacked the required performance and flexibility. 

SKAPC owner Steven Kratchman turned to CT Networks and NVIDIA GPUs to resolve this issue. He notes, "AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite of products are computationally demanding applications, and were largely unresponsive on our old CPU-based system, causing chronic frustration and downtime. Since CT Networks introduced the NVIDIA GPU solution to us, production and employee satisfaction have noticeably increased. We are now making the most of our gear and have the right tools to grow and remain successful."

CT Networks' solution utilizes Citrix XenApp 6.5, giving the firm access to the AutoCAD program remotely using Citrix HDX 3D technologies.  SKAPC has a mix of Mac and PC users who are now leveraging Citrix Receiver for Mac, providing the optimum user experience. With NVIDIA GPUs, CT Networks offloads the graphic-intensive portions of AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite from the user session onto the graphics card in the cloud.

The combination of technologies was the answer to SKAPC's search for a means to work remotely on a device of their choice. Today they are reaping the rewards of putting this solution into action.

Barry Goldstein, President and CEO of CT Networks, reported, "CT Networks has long recognized the power of hardware technology boosts to allow end users a more positive experience and, thereby, greater productivity.  We're excited about our newest addition to our robust suite of products."

"NVIDIA cloud-based GPUs are designed to deliver the highest levels of performance and flexibility, enabling designers to maximize the potential of the most graphics-intensive applications," said Jeff Brown, vice president and general manager of Cloud and Virtualization Solutions at NVIDIA. "CT Networks' innovative implementation of graphics in the cloud is a great new service that can benefit design houses of all types and sizes, and regardless of location."

ABOUT CT NETWORKS

CT Networks has deployed thousands of communications solutions, both domestically and internationally, for nearly 30 years. CT Networks possesses a strong portfolio of DaaS, Managed IT, data, voice, hosted services, and onsite and offsite backup solutions, complemented by professional services from an engineering team that is at your service 24/7/365. For more information about CT Networks, please visit http://www.ctnetworks.net.

ABOUT STEVEN KRATCHMAN P.C.

Steven Kratchman Architect, P.C., utilizes the most sophisticated software & computers. They build three dimensional computer models which they use to test their solutions and communicate to their clients. These sophisticated tools help generate highly integrated solutions faster and more efficiently. As a result, design modifications occur long before the project reaches subsequent phases, significantly reducing the potential of expensive changes during the construction portion of the project. For more information about Steven Kratchman P.C., please visit http://www.kratchmanarchitect.com.

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Santa Clara, CA 95051
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Hammacher Schlemmer Introduces The 100 Greatest Classics Audio Book

NEW YORK, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its 165-year history of offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer introduces The 100 Greatest Classics Audio Book, a palm-size device that plays 100 of the greatest works of literature, already stored on the device.

Eliminating the hassle of downloading files, the lightweight player comes pre-loaded with unabridged texts by noteworthy authors including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Jane Austen.

"Since The 100 Greatest Classics Audio Book comes pre-loaded with content, users can focus on enjoying the renowned works immediately without first connecting to a computer or spending additional money for literature," explained Hammacher Schlemmer's General Manager Fred Berns.

The expansive collection features short stories by O. Henry and Kipling, plays by Ibsen and Shakespeare, philosophical treatises by Nietzsche and Aristotle, and classic novels such as Moby-Dick and Treasure Island.

Its full 600 hours of entertainment also includes 50 classical music favorites by Mozart, Chopin, and other renowned composers. The pocket-size device weighs merely 1-oz., it comes with an adapter so it can be played through a car radio, and its rechargeable battery lasts up to eight hours after an eight-hour charge using the included USB cable.

The 100 Greatest Classics Audio Book is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $99.95. For more information about this product, please visit The 100 Greatest Classics Audio Book or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog and online at http://www.hammacher.com

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Flextronics Establishes Lab IX Accelerator Program To Support Early-Stage Disruptive Technology Companies

MILPITAS, Calif., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Flextronics (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced that it has created an accelerator business that will provide a broad range of support to early-stage game-changing, disruptive technology companies incorporating hardware and software innovation.

Lab IX is co-located in Milpitas, California, with Flextronics' Product Innovation Center that was announced earlier this year.  Lab IX offers office and shop space, new product introduction services, design and advanced engineering support, and access to Flextronics' global supply chain and manufacturing expertise.

"We are excited to offer Lab IX services to help growing technology companies take their products to market and the next level," said Mike McNamara, CEO of Flextronics. "We believe that engaging with game-changing companies at an early stage will not only benefit Flextronics, but will provide those companies with the ability to leverage a wealth of experience in hardware design, manufacturing and logistics from all of the Flextronics business units and specialized partners in an unprecedented scale."

Lab IX will focus on applicant companies with less than three years of product development and comprise small teams of technically-minded leaders. To contact Lab IX direct, please email LabIX@flextronics.com.

About Flextronics
Flextronics is a leading end-to-end supply chain solutions company that delivers design, engineering, manufacturing and logistics services to a range of industries and end-markets, including data networking, telecom, enterprise computing and storage, industrial, capital equipment, appliances, automation, medical, automotive, aerospace and defense, energy, mobile, computing and other electronic product categories. Flextronics is an industry leader with $24 billion in sales, generated from helping its customers design, build, ship, and service their products through an unparalleled network of facilities in more than 30 countries and across four continents. Flextronics' service offerings and vertically integrated component technologies optimize customer supply chains by lowering costs, increasing flexibility, and reducing time-to-market. For more information, visit http://www.flextronics.com or follow us on Twitter @flextronics.

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Strongbow Launches Dark Fruit With Interactive Vending Machine

LONDON, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    To mark the launch of Strongbow Dark Fruit, commuters were challenged to step up and
take aim at an interactive vending machine at one of the UK's busiest train stations, as
part of the brand's EARN IT. campaign.

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    The specially built vending machine was commissioned to celebrate the launch of new
Strongbow Dark Fruit, which combines crisp Strongbow cider, blackcurrant and blackberry
juices to bring a darker edge to refreshment. The vending machine forms part of the
cider's EARN IT. campaign which throws down the gauntlet to consumers, asking them to step
up and take on a series of challenges including; cricket, football, tough mudder and stand
up.

    To promote the new variant, commuters at London's Victoria station were asked to EARN
IT by stepping up to the plate, adopting the iconic Strongbow archer pose and firing a
virtual arrow at the blackberry target on screen. Picking up their movement using
cutting-edge kinetic software, successful challengers who hit the blackberry in three
attempts or less were rewarded with a well-earned Strongbow Dark Fruit. Thousands of
workers, day-trippers and tourists were bold enough to take on the Strongbow vending
machine challenge.

    Strongbow Dark Fruit is currently available in 440ml and 500ml cans with 500ml bottles
to be rolled out from mid-August. The RRP is GBP5.20 (for a four pack) and Strongbow Dark
Fruit is available from all good supermarkets.

    Over the last few months, thousands of members of the public have been flocking to
Strongbow.com to take on a variety of well-known personalities at a series of challenges.
These include surviving an over against cricket hero Jimmy Anderson in the cricket
challenge and scoring a penalty against a professional goalkeeper in the football
challenge. For further information on the Strongbow EARN IT. campaign and full t's and
c's, please visit http://www.Strongbow.com.

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Kaleidescape Introduces Cinema One at $3,995, Making the Ultimate Movie Experience More Accessible

Easy-to-use, stylish player delivers a more cinematic movie experience at home

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaleidescape, Inc., the market leader in movie servers, is bringing its high-end home theater experience to a broader audience with the all-new Cinema One. It comes in a beautiful form factor that is easy to set up in any family room or existing home theater, and is the company's first product designed for retail distribution.

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Cinema One lets consumers store and instantly access up to 100 Blu-ray or 600 DVD-quality movies in the highest audio and video quality available. With this new form factor and price, the renowned Kaleidescape Experience is no longer limited to just high-end custom installations.

"Magnolia has been demonstrating the Kaleidescape System in the theaters of our design centers for years," said Bill Beverley, VP of Retail Sales, Magnolia Audio/Video. "But until now, Kaleidescape's products have been installed in large home theaters and whole-home integrated audio/video systems. With Cinema One, we can now offer the same experience in a simple-to-install and easy-to-use movie server to anyone who wants to have a truly theatrical movie experience."

Easy-to-Use, Yet Powerfully Featured Movie Server

Cinema One provides a better home theater experience by letting viewers watch their Blu-ray and DVD movies without the delays of previews, menus or ads. Thanks to a breakthrough user interface, viewers can browse through hundreds of movies in a snap, no longer having to search through stacks of DVD cases. What's more, Cinema One connects to any home automation system. So when you press Play, the lights go down, the masking is set, and the movie starts instantly, creating a truly theatrical movie experience. And with the unique CinemaScape( )video-processing mode, Cinema One is the best source device available for a 2.35 home theater.

A second Cinema One can be added to double the storage capacity and enable viewing of the combined library on a second television. And a three-year standard limited warranty ensures customers can enjoy their movies worry-free.

The Only Store for Blu-ray Quality Movie Downloads

With Cinema One, viewers can download movies directly from the Kaleidescape Store--the only store that offers movie downloads with the same audio/video fidelity of Blu-ray discs. Downloads include all special features, audio tracks and extra content otherwise available only on the physical disc.

"Today, Blu-ray discs are the reference standard for the discerning viewer, but they're not as convenient as streaming," said Doug Blackburn of Widescreen Review. "The Kaleidescape Store is currently the only way to download movies with precisely the same audio/video fidelity as Blu-ray. With Cinema One, anyone looking for the ultimate home theater experience without the inconvenience of physical discs will find Kaleidescape to be the best possible option for a theater system that will impress the owner, family and friends."

The Ultimate Movie Guide--Changing the Way You Enjoy Your Movies

The Kaleidescape Experience is powered by the company's comprehensive Movie Guide, which contains nearly a quarter million titles. Movies are presented with gorgeous high-resolution cover art and a short synopsis. As viewers browse their collection, the onscreen user interface highlights similar films based on genre, director, actors and more. Kaleidescape experts have handpicked thousands of the most memorable scenes in films, concerts and musicals so viewers can jump directly to the best parts of their favorite movies.

"The excellent video displays and sound systems found in homes today create a real need for a device that makes it easy to instantly view Blu-ray quality movies," said Michael Malcolm, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Kaleidescape. "High-capacity hard disk drives, increasing Internet bandwidth, and the new Kaleidescape Store have made it possible to deliver the Kaleidescape Experience to anyone who enjoys watching movies at home."

Cinema One is the first component in Kaleidescape's new Cinema line, designed for smaller systems and featuring simple onscreen setup. The flagship Kaleidescape product line--which can serve collections of any size to a virtually unlimited number of rooms using rack-mountable hardware--is now called the Premiere line, and is intended for professional custom installation.

Cinema One is now available to experience and purchase in all of the Magnolia Design Centers. It can also be purchased from any of Kaleidescape's 1,800 dealers worldwide or directly from store.kaleidescape.com (US only).

ABOUT KALEIDESCAPE

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Kaleidescape is pioneering the development of movie servers that redefine how film enthusiasts purchase, organize and enjoy their movie collections. Featuring a breakthrough user interface that gives viewers unprecedented flexibility and control over the movies they watch, the Kaleidescape System makes it easy for customers to select and enjoy their DVD, Blu-ray and downloaded movies from any television in the home. Kaleidescape products are available at http://www.kaleidescape.com, and through custom installation dealers and fine audio/video retailers throughout the world.

Kaleidescape and the Kaleidescape logo are trademarks of Kaleidescape, Inc., and are registered in the United States and certain other jurisdictions. Cinema and Premiere are trademarks of Kaleidescape, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by third parties and may be registered in some jurisdictions.

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Tektronix Adds to Industry-Leading Performance Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Family

New MSO/DPO70000DX Series Enhances Mixed Signal Performance and Probing Capability Out to 33GHz, Offers Upgrade Path as Needs Change

BEAVERTON, Ore., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today introduced the new MSO/DPO70000DX Series of performance oscilloscopes that feature models with 23GHz, 25GHz, and 33GHz bandwidth and enhanced tools for debugging digital and analog circuits. The company also announced the world's fastest and lowest noise oscilloscope probe with 33GHz bandwidth and industry leading sensitivity for low-voltage, high-speed serial and RF signals.

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With the new MSO70000DX mixed signal oscilloscopes, Tektronix continues to expand the industry's deepest portfolio of MSO's from 70MHz all the way up to 33GHz in analog bandwidth. With 16 digital channels provided on all Tektronix MSO's, engineers are connecting and observing a greater amount of their design's electrical behavior at one time, which shortens debug cycles and system validation. This enables design teams to complete electronic design characterizations on schedule. The new MSO70000DX instruments provide an industry-best 80 picosecond timing resolution on its 16 digital channels. This enables engineers to get accurate feedback on logic or protocol performance for serial buses like USB, I(2)C, and SPI in real-time while performing analog validation of high speed DDR memory on the 4 high-bandwidth channels.

"DDR4 expands the reach of leading-edge memory technology into the performance server marketplace," said Mian Quddus, chairman of JEDEC. "JEDEC applauds the introduction of tools that simplify the validation of these server platforms and ensure these designs will reach customers sooner and with greater reliability."

With the addition of the 33GHz P7600 series TriMode(TM) probe; Tektronix has the highest bandwidth probing system on the market. The industry leading TriMode(TM) probing system gives engineers a single probe setup for differential, single ended and common mode measurements for more value from each scope channel. 

"Debugging the latest high-speed serial buses requires high-performance and the flexibility of analog and digital inputs," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "For engineers working with PCIe3, M-PHY, SuperSpeedPlus USB, and LPDDR3 or DDR4 memory, the 70000DX series delivers the necessary bandwidth along with integrated debugging tools and award-winning innovations such as Visual Trigger to help ensure that projects stay on track and on budget."

More Performance and Value
Compared to the previous 70000D series oscilloscopes, new MSO/DPO70000DX models offer improved performance and capabilities at overall greater value. Moreover, the new models offer customers a variety of upgrade options to preserve investments as needs change including bandwidth upgrades, product conversions and trade-up programs. For example, the analog-only DPO70000DX versions provide options to add digital channels as needs change via a customer-installable kit.

The MSO models are available with 23GHz, 25GHz, and 33GHz bandwidth and include iCapture(TM) simultaneous digital-analog acquisition capability, unique to Tektronix performance MSOs and logic analyzers. This feature allows the engineer to easily and quickly verify the analog characteristics of any of the 16 signals connected to the MSO70000DX series' digital channels without changing probes or connections.

Both the MSO and DPO models in the new series feature wider dynamic range of 600mV/div (6V full scale) at maximum voltage setting, five times more than the 70000D series. Record length is now four times as long at 1Gsamples/channel on two channels. Processor speed has also been improved which enables faster decode on longer records.  In addition, the instruments support a more than 300,000 wfms/s acquisition rate.

Highest bandwidth TriMode Probe
Complementing the MSO/DPO70000DX oscilloscopes are the P7600 series family of performance probes that now feature the industry's highest available bandwidth at 33GHz coupled with increased sensitivity to 3.48mV/div. Their "remote head" architecture offers the shortest path to the input signal and lowest noise performance in its bandwidth class. The TriMode design provides the convenience of being able to perform differential, single-ended and common mode measurements with a single coax or solder-down connection.

Availability & Pricing
MSO/DPO70000DX series oscilloscopes are available for order now with shipments beginning in September 2013. Pricing starts at $178,000 U.S. MSRP. P7600 33GHz probes are available now.

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

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

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

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Tektronix Announces Industry's First Compliance Test, Debug Solution for QSFP+

New Real Time Oscilloscope Based Solution Includes All Necessary Software and Fixtures to Design, Test and Validate QSFP+ Products

BEAVERTON, Ore., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced the industry's first compliance test and debug solution for Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP+) compatible products. Based on Tektronix DPO/DSA/MSO70000 oscilloscopes, the new QSFP+ solution includes all the necessary components to design, test and validate QSFP+ designs including HCB fixtures and test automation and debug software tools.

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QSFP+ is a compact, hot-pluggable transceiver used for data communications applications. It interfaces a network device motherboard such as for a switch, router, media converter or similar device to a fiber optic cable. The latest specification, published by the SFF committee, enables data rates of 4X10Gb/s with support for Serial Attached SCSI, 40G Ethernet, 20G/40G Infiniband, and other communications standards. QSFP+ modules increase port-density by 3x-4x compared to SFP+ modules.

"Standards such as QSFP+ and SFP+ are constantly changing and evolving which means that engineers need comprehensive test solutions in order to efficiently and quickly validate their designs and bring them to market," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "Our solution offers automated compliance testing that can save customers up to 80 percent in test time compared to manual testing while also providing a seamless transition to our world-class debugging environment."

Unlike other SFP+ test solutions that are based on sampling oscilloscopes, the new Tektronix SFP+ QSFP+ Tx solution is based on real-time oscilloscopes, the preferred test platform for engineers designing products for QSFP+ as well as for such standards as SFF-8431 and SFF-8635. The SFP+ QSFP+ Tx solution is also the only offering with integrated support for Transmitter Waveform Distortion Penalty for Copper (TWDPc) testing as called for by the SFF-8431 standard.

The SFP+ QSFP+ Tx solution boosts productivity with simple menu-driven measurement setup and one-click compliance testing coupled with automated pass/fail report generation. Design characterization is supported beyond the standard compliance requirements, with flexible control over test configurations such as analysis windows and other parameters. If designs fail compliance testing, users can take advantage of DPOJET (Jitter & Timing Analysis) setup files to reduce debug time.

Availability & Pricing

The Tektronix SFP+ QSFP+ Tx solution will be available in July with prices starting at $6,500 U.S. MSRP.

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

About Tektronix

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

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

Media Contact:
Amy Higgins
PR Manager, Tektronix
ahiggins@tektronix.com
503.627.6497

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Fusion-io Delivers Open APIs for Flash-Aware Application Acceleration

Leading MySQL Databases Now Feature Atomic Writes; Fusion-io Provides Key-value Store APIs and Demand Paging Extension to Developer Community in First Open Compute Software Contributions

PORTLAND, Ore., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Source Convention (OSCON) Booth #411 -- Fusion-io (NYSE: FIO) today announced new milestones in the development of flash-aware applications.  The Fusion-io Atomic Writes API contributed for standardization to the T10 SCSI Storage Interfaces Technical Committee is now in use in mainstream MySQL databases MariaDB 5.5.31 and Percona Server 5.5.31 as well as the upcoming Percona Server 5.6. Fusion-io will be contributing its nonvolatile memory key-value interface to flash, NVMKV, to the Open Compute Project and has posted the first flash-aware Linux kernel virtual memory Demand Paging Extension to GitHub for community testing.

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"A flash-aware application optimizes the placement, movement, and especially the processing of data with awareness of NAND flash in the memory hierarchy, and offers configuration options for leveraging the properties of flash memory to improve performance, manageability, and return on investment," said Pankaj Mehra, Fusion-io Chief Technology Officer. "With flash-aware applications, developers can eliminate redundant layers in the software stack, deliver more consistent low latency, more application throughput, and increased NAND flash durability, all with less application-level code. Complementing our ongoing standards work, we are pleased to make NVMKV and the Linux Demand Paging Extension available to the open source community, as Fusion-io continues to add uncommon value to common standards."

"The Open Compute Project is dedicated to promoting more openness and accelerating the pace of innovation in the development of datacenter technologies," said Frank Frankovsky, chairman of the Open Compute Foundation and vice president of hardware design and supply chain at Facebook. "Contributions like the one Fusion-io is proposing today play a crucial role in the work of opening up the datacenter, and we are excited to see what the community does with the NVKMV flash interface."

The latest releases of MySQL databases MariaDB and Percona Server deliver the option for flash-aware operation.  These two popular MySQL distributions are the first enterprise applications to ship using Atomic Writes, streamlining the software stack by replacing the need to write twice to maintain atomicity, or database ACID compliance.

"Increasingly our customers expect MariaDB products to not just compete with, but to exceed what they can get from rival database technologies," said Monty Widenius, MariaDB creator. "The highly innovative solutions we have worked on with the Fusion-io Atomic Writes API are a great example of how both companies are bringing the best thinking to the best database in the world."

By enabling a processor to simultaneously write multiple independent storage sectors as a single storage transaction, Atomic Writes streamlines data writes to improve performance and extend the life of flash memory. In I/O intensive workloads, Atomic Writes provides performance throughput increases up to 50%, as well as a 4x reduction in latency spikes, compared to running the databases on the same flash memory platform without Atomic Writes. Fusion-io is also extending the general purpose Linux I/O layer to allow these mainstream file systems to make the benefits of Atomic Writes accessible to a wider variety of applications.

"Atomic Writes moves beyond redundant architectures left over from building databases for disk drive systems," said Peter Zaitsev, CEO and Founder of Percona. "Flash-aware applications streamline the software stack to extend the potential of flash beyond basic, block addressable storage. New flash-aware APIs like Atomic Writes help deliver high performance MySQL acceleration optimized for modern datacenter architectures designed around efficiency and performance. We have included the Atomic Writes API in the current version of Percona Server 5.5 as well as the upcoming Percona Server 5.6."

Key-value stores are schema-less data structures used in NoSQL databases popular in hyperscale computing. As a native key-value interface library to flash memory, the NVMKV key-value store library leverages the dynamic mapping abilities and associated data structures in the Flash Translation Layer (FTL). NVMKV eliminates the need to continually convert native key-value I/O to block I/O used in disk storage, significantly reducing complexity. Leveraging the built-in garbage collection facilities of modern Flash Translation Layers also delivers additional flash-aware benefits with NVMKV.  Fusion-io has made the NVMKV interface available to the open-source community to accelerate the development of flash-aware database applications.

Demand Paging is a method for virtual memory management in computer operating systems where a data block is copied onto physical memory only if an application attempts to access it. In disk drive environments, Demand Paging is unacceptably slow, causing database developers to develop complex alternatives that add extra application code. As new MySQL and new NoSQL databases continue to gain popularity, revisiting Demand Paging in flash aware applications accelerates development by streamlining the software stack. When working set size exceeds the capacity of DRAM, flash-aware Demand Paging provides continued application performance, ensuring that performance bends but does not break. This intelligence helps to provide resources to the most critical data in flash-powered servers hosting flash-aware applications.

NVMKV and the flash-aware Demand Paging Extension are hosted at http://opennvm.github.io/ and can be accessed on the Open Compute website at http://www.opencompute.org/projects/storage/.

For more about Fusion-io, go to http://www.fusionio.com. Follow Fusion-io on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/fusionio or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fusionio.

About Fusion-io
Fusion-io delivers the world's data faster. Our Fusion ioMemory platform and software defined storage solutions accelerate virtualization, databases, cloud computing, big data and performance applications. From e-commerce retailers to the world's social media leaders and Fortune Global 500 companies, our customers are improving the performance and efficiency of their data centers with Fusion-io technology to accelerate the critical applications of the information economy.

Note on Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, including, but not limited to, statements concerning Fusion-io's APIs for flash-aware application acceleration.  These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding future events and business performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained, anticipated, or implied in any forward-looking statement, including, but not limited to, the risks that the anticipated benefits of these API contributions may not be realized and such other risks set forth in the registration statements and reports that Fusion-io files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at http://www.fusionio.com.  You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur.  Fusion-io undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason after the date of this press release.

Fusion-io, the Fusion-io logo and ioMemory are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Fusion-io, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    CONTACTS

    Robert Brumfield        Nancy Fazioli

    Media Relations         Investor Relations

    917.224.7769            650.224.8291

    bbrumfield@fusionio.com ir@fusionio.com

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From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: "Defiance": Season One

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, CAPRICA AND FARSCAPE

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15, 2013 ON BLU-RAY(TM) AND DVD EACH WITH DIGITAL INCLUDING ULTRAVIOLET(TM) WITH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS CONTENT FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

"A SMART, WELL-CRAFTED TV SHOW" - MO RYAN, HUFFINGTON POST

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Combining epic scope with the intrigue of a small-town drama comes "Defiance": Season One, the critically acclaimed action-packed tale of courage and survival. "Defiance": Season One will be available to own on Blu-ray(TM) and DVD, each with Digital including Ultraviolet((TM)) with collectible lenticular packaging for a limited time only on October 15, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

"Defiance": Season One is the first-ever convergence of television and a multi-platform video game, featuring an interconnected world between the two mediums as they evolve together into one overall story. It's 2046 and over 30 years have passed since aliens arrived, changing life on Earth forever. In the frontier town of Defiance, a drifter-turned-lawkeeper, Nolan (Grant Bowler, "True Blood") and Mayor Rosewater (Julie Benz, "Dexter") attempt to lead the human and alien residents through the prejudices and politics that threaten the fragile peace they've fought for. Watch every riveting episode back to back and uninterrupted, with exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes and exclusive featurettes that delve inside this incredible new world.

Also starring Stephanie Leonidas (MirrorMask), Tony Curran (Gladiator), Jaime Murray ("Warehouse 13"), Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves), and Mia Kirshner ("The L Word"), "Defiance": Season One will introduce you to "a vibrant new world" (Meredith Woerner, iO9.com).

"Defiance": Season One is executive produced by Kevin Murphy ("Desperate Housewives," "Caprica," "Hellcats"), who also serves as showrunner, Michael Taylor ("Battlestar Galactica") and Rockne O'Bannon ("Farscape").  Scott Stewart ("Legion," "Priest") directed the pilot; Michael Nankin ("Battlestar Galactica") will serve as supervising producer/director on the series. "Defiance": Season One is produced by Universal Cable Productions.

Blu-ray((TM) )disc unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring perfect hi-def picture and hi-def sound. Digital including UltraViolet((TM) )is a revolutionary new way for fans to collect their movies and TV shows in the cloud. UltraViolet((TM))lets consumers instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs.

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY(TM) and DVD):

    --  DELETED SCENES
    --  GAG REEL
    --  DEFIANCE: A Transmedia Revolution - Bring the worlds of TV and gaming
        together
    --  MAKING DEFIANCE
    --  BEHIND THE SCENES WITH JESSE RATH - An inside look on the set of
        "Defiance"
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - BLU-RAY((TM)):

Street Date: October 15, 2013
Copyright:  2013 Universal Studios.  All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number:  61127281 (U.S.), 61127282 (CAN)
Running time:  9 Hours 32 Minutes
Layers:  BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen
Rating:  N/A
Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH
Sound:  DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:

Street Date:  October 15, 2013
Copyright:  2013 Universal Studios.  All Rights Reserved.
Selection Number: 61124788 (U.S.), 61126099 (CAN)
Running time: 9 Hours 32 Minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating:  N/A
Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH
Sound:  Dolby Digital 5.1

About Universal Studios Home Entertainment

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

CONTACT: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Cecilia Sandoval

Phone: 818-777-7364

Email: Cecilia.Sandoval@nbcuni.com

SOURCE  Universal Studios Home Entertainment

Universal Studios Home Entertainment

DecisionPoint Systems Automates Goodwill Industries of Denver

IRVINE, Calif., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint(TM) Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: DPSI), a leading provider and integrator of Enterprise Mobility, Wireless Applications and RFID solutions, announces that Goodwill Industries of Denver selects APEXWare(TM) Warehouse Management System (WMS) to automate its operations. 

APEXWare WMS transforms current warehouse operations for Goodwill Industries of Denver to a paperless, real-time system that maintains accurate inventory and maximizes efficiency. 

"APEXWare WMS has really given a boost to our ability to efficiently process donations and track inventory. The software fits Goodwill's unique operations from the donation center right through to the warehouse and back to the retail floor. This system has helped to streamline our processes and in turn, plays a key role in helping Goodwill achieve our mission to help inspire hope one person at a time," saidRandy Dohne, VP-Operations.

To read the entire case study please visit: http://bit.ly/18n5NDo

About DecisionPoint(TM) Systems, Inc.

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. empowers the mobile workforce to enhance customer satisfaction and accelerate business growth. They accomplish this by making enterprise software applications accessible to the front-line mobile worker anytime, anywhere. DecisionPoint combines its industry leading software products, application development capabilities, deployment and support services with the latest wireless, and mobile technologies.

For more information on DecisionPoint Systems visit http://www.decisionpt.com

Contacts:

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.
Nicholas R. Toms
Chief Executive Officer
(973) 489-1425

Allen & Caron, Inc.
Rudy Barrio (investors)
r.barrio@allencaron.com
(212) 691-8087

Len Hall (media)
len@allencaron.com
(949) 474-4300

SOURCE  DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.

DecisionPoint Systems, Inc.

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

planetRE Launches Integration With New Intuit Partner Platform and Quickbooks API

Company announces complete certification and release of planetRE Money App with much awaited new Intuit Partner Platform® and latest Quickbooks® API.

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- planetRE, the nation's leading technology cloud vendor for online real estate, announced complete certification and launch of the new Quickbooks® API with planetRE Money platform. The first of its kind in real estate, planetRE Money now offers secure, reliable and seamless integration with the new Quickbooks platform - both desktop and online. With this release, real estate brokers, using Quickbooks family of products can operate their entire business on the cloud - right from MLS integration, leads, transaction, financial, operational analytics with single sign ON and no double entry.

"Quickbooks has a major market share with small to midsize real estate companies being a preferred accounting platform and this integration was the missing link,"says Subrao Shenoy, CEO of planetRE. "This integration will allow thousands of real estate companies for the first time to use a true cloud solution for sales accounting, compensation, general ledger, business intelligence reporting-all in the cloud with top notch app center security and data integrity standards."

"Quickbooks API connected to planetRE Money securely synchronizes all real estate financial transaction to our general ledger in Quickbooks  with a single click", said Tony Marino, Owner of Real Living Real Estate Solutions - a mid-sized real estate brokerage based in Orlando, Florida. "This means high productivity and use of world class features on planetRE and Intuit cloud with seamless data integrity for operational analytics."

"planetRE will offer real estate brokers using QuickBooks a strong, web-based solution to manage their business," said Alex Chriss, director of the Intuit Partner Platform. "We work hard to find quality products that help businesses grow, and are excited to add planetRE Money to our ecosystem of connected apps for small businesses."

About planetRE
TrSoft (d.b.a. planetRE) is a privately held, leading cloud vendor, providing Enterprise software to the real estate industry. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA; its primary mission is to provide cutting edge products and services to the global real estate industry in areas of CRM, Transaction and Financial Management. More information about planetRE Money can be found on http://www.planetre.com.

planetRE, planetRE Money are trademarks. All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Contact Information

planetRE
Media Inquiry:
1-408-251-6078
info@planetre.us

SOURCE  planetRE

planetRE

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

Webroot and RSA Team Up to Deliver Real-Time Phishing Detection

Webroot Adds Machine Learning, Content Classification and Active Learning Solutions to RSA FraudAction(SM) Anti-Phishing Services

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Webroot, a leader in cloud-based security intelligence solutions, announced a technology partnership with RSA, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC), to provide additional real-time phishing detection to RSA FraudAction(SM) Anti-Phishing Service. The combination of Webroot's Real-Time Anti-Phishing Service with RSA's industry-leading phishing solutions are engineered to allow enhanced analysis of suspected phishing sites and faster detection of attacks while helping to reduce false positives and delivering even more accurate results to customers.

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Phishing is the most prevalent Web-borne attack, affecting 55% of companies, according to a recent Webroot Web security study and 2012 saw an increase of 59% in phishing attacks according to RSA's Online Fraud Report. By processing billions of URLs on a monthly basis, Webroot routinely discovers phishing sites ahead of other popular anti-phishing technologies and sources. This timing is critical given how quickly these criminal sites are taken down after they have been launched in order to avoid detection.

"Combining Webroot's capabilities with RSA's automated phishing detection helps us more rapidly qualify suspected phishing sites and quickly determine which URL requires further investigation," said Avi Rosen, Director of Anti-Fraud Solutions at RSA. "Having additional real-time capabilities helps us to reduce the lifecycle of phishing attacks while helping to ensure our customers are receiving the most efficient and effective anti-phishing service available."

The Real-Time Anti-Phishing Service from Webroot is based on advanced machine learning capabilities, which collects and processes hundreds of attributes of a web site in real-time in order to determine its threat profile. The cloud-based "big data" solution is also extremely scalable to handle increased workloads and has the added benefit of getting "smarter" and more accurate as more and more data is processed through the system.

"Teaming up with an industry leader like RSA demonstrates the value of our URL classification and reputation solutions to help solve today's challenging phishing attacks," said Jeff Santelices, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations at Webroot. "We provide an innovative cloud-based machine learning solution that automates what has traditionally been a manual process, ensuring that it takes mere seconds, instead of hours or days, to detect phishing attacks."

To learn how your organization can partner with Webroot, contact StrategicAlliances@Webroot.comor visit http://www.webroot.com/us/en/partners/technology-partners/real-time-antiphishing.

ABOUT WEBROOT
Webroot is bringing the power of software-as-a-service (SaaS) to Internet security with its suite of Webroot SecureAnywhere solutions for consumers and businesses, and security intelligence solutions to enterprises and technology partners focused on cyber-security worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.webroot.com or call 800.772.9383. Read the Webroot Threat Blog: http://blog.webroot.com. Follow Webroot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/webroot.

© 2013 Webroot Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot, SecureAnywhere, and Webroot SecureAnywhere are trademarks or registered trademarks of Webroot Inc. in the United States and other countries.  RSA and FraudAction are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

For More Information:
Matt Nagel
SHIFT Communications for Webroot
mnagel@shiftcomm.com
+1-415-591-8403

SOURCE  Webroot

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

Socket Mobile Unveils Attachable Barcode Scanner for the Apple® iPhone®

New product offers one-handed scanning solution for retail, field service and other mobile markets

NEWARK, Calif., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (OTC: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, today announced the upcoming availability of the Socket Bluetooth(®) Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 8, a small, thin and easy-to-use barcode scanner optimized for smartphones. Featuring full software support, the CHS Series 8 can be attached to a smartphone to form a one-handed scanning solution, ideal for users who need to keep a hand free to handle materials or equipment.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130723/SF51350)

As small as a credit card, the CHS Series 8 is thinner than most smartphones and slips easily into a shirt or pants pocket. Weighing only 1.7 oz (48 g), it is the lightest Bluetooth barcode scanner on the market that can be attached to a smartphone in a sled-type scanning solution. The elegant scanner can be used either attached or detached from the phone, connects wirelessly to a broad range of Apple, Android and Windows devices, and is Apple MFi certified for the iPad(®), iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch(®).

"Socket Mobile created the CHS Series 8 in response to high customer demand for a thinner barcode scanner that could be attached to a smartphone to form a single-handed solution," said Vince Coli, product manager at Socket Mobile. "With our highly popular CHS Series 7, Socket Mobile has become a leader in the mobile barcode scanning market, with most customers using them with tablets. The new CHS Series 8 complements our CHS Series 7 by leveraging the same great features and performance in a solution optimized for smartphones."

To watch a video of the product, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6WclxcN3aY

The CHS Series 8 attaches to smartphones via a Klip Case, which slides onto the phone and clips the scanner securely into place. Socket Mobile will initially provide Klip Cases for the Apple iPhone 5, iPod touch (5(th) generation) and Samsung Galaxy S4. Design files will be available to developers, corporate partners and third-party accessory manufacturers interested in creating Klip Cases for other smartphones, tablets, proprietary equipment or medical devices.

The CHS Series 8 is compatible with any applications used with the CHS Series 7. They share the same SocketScan((TM)) 10 Software Development Kit (SDK), which is available to members of the Socket Mobile Developer Program at: http://developer.socketmobile.com/

Pricing and Availability
The initial model of the CHS Series 8 will be the CHS 8Ci, a 1D barcode scanner, priced at $260 MSRP. It will be available worldwide in late Q3 2013. Samples are being supplied to select customers, request one online at: http://www.socketmobile.com/contact/sales

About Socket Mobile
Founded in 1992, Socket Mobile is a leading innovator of mobile devices and productivity tools for retail point of sale, field service, healthcare, and other mobile markets. Our portfolio includes wireless handheld and hands-free barcode scanners for tablets and smartphones; durable handheld computers and accessories; and OEM solutions for the mobile device market. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or http://www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on Facebook and Twitter @socketmobile and subscribe to sockettalk.socketmobile.com, the company's official blog.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements indicating a new product introduction including details on the timing and distribution of the product and statements predicting trends, sales and market opportunities in the markets in which we sell our products. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in such forward looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the risk that the product introduction may be delayed or not happen as predicted, if ever, and the risk that market acceptance and sales opportunities may not happen as anticipated once the product has been introduced into the market, the risk that our integrator program and current distribution channels may not choose to distribute the product or may not be successful in doing so, the risk that acceptance of our product in vertical application markets may not happen as anticipated and that anecdotal evidence of success in those markets may not be indicative of a trend, the risk of delays in our ability to design, manufacture, market and sell the new product due to technological, market, or financial factors, including the availability of necessary working capital, and other risks described in our most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

© 2013, Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. 

Socket and the Socket logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Apple, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners.

    Socket Mobile Media Contact:  Socket Mobile Investor Contact:

    Michelle Yakura               Dave Dunlap

    Marcom & Social Media Manager Chief Financial Officer

    510-933-3061                  510-933-3035

    michelle@socketmobile.com     dave@socketmobile.com

    Investor Relations Contact:

    Todd Kehrli / Jim Byers

    MKR Group, Inc.

    323-468-2300

    sckt@mkr-group.com
SOURCE  Socket Mobile, Inc.

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Socket Mobile, Inc.

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

Neurotechnology Announces NCheck Bio Attendance 2.0 Biometric Time and Attendance Software

NCheck Bio Attendance 2.0 Now Includes Both Fingerprint and Facial Biometrics and Adds Client-Server Architecture to NCheck Time and Attendance Software

VILNIUS, Lithuania, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotechnology, a provider of high-precision biometric identification technologies, today announced the release of NCheck Bio Attendance 2.0, an end-user biometric system designed to automate time and attendance control. NCheck uses biometric fingerprint and face identification to track the time and attendance of each user, automatically calculates summary time and generates printable reports. The flexibility of NCheck makes it suitable for use in a wide range of business applications, from employee time tracking to check-in at events, concerts, clubs, clinics, public and commercial facilities.

NCheck Bio Attendance 2.0 is an update to Neurotechnology's NCheck Finger Attendance system. The new NCheck features the addition of face recognition to the existing fingerprint capability, allowing for check-in and check-out using a basic web-cam. The new software also features client-server architecture, making it possible to connect multiple installations into a single system. It is backward compatible, supports the upgrading of existing NCheck Finger Attendance databases and uses the latest fingerprint and face identification algorithms from Neurotechnology.

"At the request of our customers, we have added client-server support to the latest version of our NCheck software," said Vaidas Didvalis, NCheck Project Manager for Neurotechnology. "Now NCheck is capable of serving more users across distributed locations. The addition of face recognition provides additional flexibility in how the software can be used," Didvalis added.

The software can be installed on a desktop computer or laptop (PC) running Microsoft Windows. It can also be used in kiosk systems that are based on PC hardware, mounted fingerprint scanners or web-cams and Windows OS.

The ability to enroll both facial and fingerprint biometric data in NCheck Bio Attendance 2.0 provides added flexibility for the customer and enables users to select the more convenient method for person identification. The ready-to-use biometric software has a user-friendly interface that supports web cams, IP cameras and more than ninety fingerprint scanner models. The fast-operating software is based on a reliable NIST MINEX-compliant fingerprint engine. A 30-day trial with full functionality is available for download and evaluation.

NCheck Bio Attendance 2.0 and the entire updated Neurotechnology biometric product line are available through Neurotechnology or from distributors worldwide. For more information, go to: http://www.neurotechnology.com.

About Neurotechnology
Neurotechnology is a provider of high-precision biometric fingerprint, face, iris, palmprint and voice identification algorithms, object recognition technology and software development products. More than 2500 system integrators, security companies and hardware providers integrate Neurotechnology's algorithms into their products, with millions of customer installations worldwide.

Neurotechnology's identification algorithms have consistently earned the highest honors in some of the industry's most rigorous competitions, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)'s Fingerprint Vendor Technology Evaluation (FpVTE), the Minutiae Interoperability Exchange Test (MINEX), the Iris Exchange (IREX) and the Fingerprint Verification Competitions (FVC).

Drawing from years of academic research in the fields of neuroinformatics, image processing and pattern recognition, Neurotechnology was founded in 1990 in Vilnius, Lithuania and released its first fingerprint identification system in 1991. Since that time the company has released more than 100 products and version upgrades for identification and verification of objects and personal identity.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Allen Newton
Bluehouse Consulting Group, Inc.
+1-503-805-7540
Jennifer (at) bluehousecg (dot) com

SOURCE  Neurotechnology

Neurotechnology

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

TechFaith to Launch More Powerful, 4th Generation Ruggedized Note

BEIJING, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited (NASDAQ: CNTF) ("TechFaith" or the "Company") today announced it will launch its 4(th) generation of ruggedized devices, the "J4" Note.

TechFaith's ruggedized J4 Note is certified with IP68 and MIL-S810G standards. It features a 5.3 inch high resolution LCD touch screen, with 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN and Wi-Fi Direct allowing users Internet access nearly everywhere.  The J4 Note comes with an 8.0M rear camera, ability to operate in extreme temperature conditions with long battery life, dual sim card support, a microSD card slot and a Micro USB port for fast digital video, data and audio transfers.  The powerful Note runs on the Android Jelly Bean operating system with a duo core processor.

Mr. Deyou Dong, President and COO of TechFaith, said, "We are very proud of our new ruggedized J4 Note.  We have taken great care in the development of our latest durable Note.  We wanted to give consumers a faster, more powerful device that was fully ruggedized but lighter weight.  We think the J4 represents a compelling offering for both the domestic and international markets given consumers desire for sleek, on the go devices they can use to harness the Internet, play games, watch movies and access the vast world of Android applications."

For more information on J4 please visit- http://mobi.17fox.cn/goods.php?id=10

About TechFaith

TechFaith (NASDAQ: CNTF) has three primary businesses. The Company is a leading global mobile solutions provider for the global mobile handsets market (previously called the ODP (Original Developed Product) business)). The Company is a leading developer of specialized mobile phones for differentiated market segments, including the rapidly growing smartphone market targeting wireless mobile phone network operators and end users; the Company also serves sports enthusiasts with a tailored line under the Jungle brand and the teen market under licensed brands. Under the Company's 17FOX brand (previously "17VEE"), the Company has built a leading intellectual property based motion gaming business ranging from Bluetooth-enabled motion gaming controllers and software to a planned proprietary set-top motion game box. For more information, please visit http://www.techfaithwireless.com, http://www.17fox.cn

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident," "outlook" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and strategic and operational plans of TechFaith and management quotations contain forward-looking statements. TechFaith may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about TechFaith's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risks outlined in TechFaith's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. TechFaith does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

SOURCE  China TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited

China TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited

Web Site: http://mobi.17fox.cn/goods.php?id=10

Magic Implements Monitoring and Control System for Safe City Project in Buenos Aires

Scope of project estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars (USD)

OR YEHUDA, Israel, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com/?utm_source=pr ]
(NASDAQ: MGIC [http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/mgic ]), a global provider of software
platforms [http://www.magicsoftware.com/products?utm_source=pr ] for enterprise mobility
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/enterprise-mobility?utm_source=pr ], cloud applications
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/cloud-enabled-application-platform?utm_source=pr ], and
business integration
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpi-integration-platform?utm_source=pr ], announced
today that its Comm-IT [http://www.comm-it.com ] subsidiary has completed the design,
development and implementation of a CA-based monitoring and control solution for the Safe
City project in Buenos Aires [http://www.ir.mer-group.com/media-kit/Buenos Aires Safe City
Project (Spanish) ], Argentina, executed by Mer Systems [http://www.mer-group.com ] (of
the Mer Group). The scope of the monitoring and control project, which spanned
approximately 12 months from design to delivery, is estimated at hundreds of thousands of
US dollars.

    The monitoring and control solution includes a CA Spectrum system for all computer
communications infrastructure in the data center and throughout the city including,
cameras, a WiMAX network, GPON and various types of sensors. The solution monitors the
availability of all infrastructure and components, supports advanced configuration
management and full network topology, manages alerts, and provides network managers with
an up-to-date and easily understood visual of the status of the project's infrastructures
and cameras deployed throughout the city.

    Magic [http://www.magicsoftware.com/?utm_source=pr ] also implemented a: CA Netflow
Analysis system to support in-depth analysis of the loads on communication lines; a CA IT
Client Manager system to manage the terminals, servers and tablets installed in police
patrol vehicles; and a CA Service Desk system that manages the project's support and
service center.

    "The Buenos Aires project is one of the largest international Safe City projects
implemented by an Israeli company," said Guy Bernstein, CEO of Magic Software Enterprises
Ltd. "We are proud to work with Mer Systems on their largest Safe City project to date."

    "We are happy that our wide range of technological expertise and ability to execute
complex large-scale projects helped Mer Systems meet all their objectives within extremely
demanding time frames," said Ohad Dallal, VP Expert Services and Manager of the Management
and Automation Division at Comm-IT. "Our team's unique ability to integrate into this
project in a variety of areas, from networking technologies and management systems,
through servers and databases, to the specification of the data center and management of
the control desk, makes us a valuable partner for a variety of Safe City, data
communications, information security, command and control and related projects."

    About Magic Software Enterprises

    Magic Software Enterprises [http://www.magicsoftware.com/?utm_source=pr ] (NASDAQ:
MGIC) empowers customers and partners around the globe with smarter technology that
provides a multichannel user experience of enterprise logic and data.

    For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/?utm_source=pr ].

    Except for any historical information contained herein, matters discussed in this
press release might include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Regarding any financial statements, actual results might vary significantly
based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and
technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product
conditions, both locally and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic
resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in Magic's most recent annual
report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Magic has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this press
release is accurate; however, there are no representations or warranties regarding this
information, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Magic assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur in this press
release.

    Magic is a registered trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other product
and company names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the
property of, and might be trademarks of, their respective owners.

       
        Press Contact:
        Tania Amar | VP Global Marketing
        Magic Software Enterprises
        tania@magicsoftware.com

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd

Bitcasa Launches the Infinite Drive in the UK and Europe

LONDON, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    - More than 24 Petabytes of user data under management around the world

    - On its quest to "kill the hard drive," Bitcasa offers unlimited storage and ultimate
privacy

    Today Bitcasa,
[http://www.bitcasa.com/?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink ] the
inventor of secure infinite storage across all devices, is launching its Infinite Drive in
the UK and Europe with new support for 10 languages and local UK and Euro currencies.
Bitcasa is also unveiling a completely new mobile design
[https://www.bitcasa.com/press/launch_mobile_i18n_2013?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink7 ]
along with performance updates that dramatically improves
usability. For only GBP7/EUR8 per month, consumers can safely store and instantly access
infinite amounts of photos, videos, music or share files without having to worry about
capacity constraints. Bitcasa infinite storage is available on iOS
[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/Bitcasa/id588282093?mt=8 ], Android
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcasa.android ], Mac desktop
[https://www.bitcasa.com/download ], Windows Desktop [https://www.bitcasa.com/download ],
Windows RT
[http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-au/app/bitcasa-infinite-storage/8f3659e6-87ce-4f87-8c0b-da64e7b8b5e1 ]
and the Web [https://my.bitcasa.com ].

    Tony Gauda, CEO and co-founder of Bitcasa, explained, "Instead of having a hard drive,
imagine if you could install software that acts as a virtual hard drive but literally
never runs out of space, and you can instantly access and share that content on any device
you own. This is Bitcasa," explained Tony Gauda, CEO and co-founder, Bitcasa. "

    By 2016, the average household will increase its digital content from 464 gigabytes to
3.3 terabytes.[1] Bitcasa is solving this capacity challenge with its Infinite Drive,
which provides no limits when it comes to keeping your precious content safe and secure,
including family photos and videos, work documents or your entire media library--gigabytes
no longer matter.

    Tony added, "With the addition of international languages and currency, as well as a
beautiful new mobile design we are redefining the storage experience for consumers around
the world."

    Since its US beta launch in 2011, Bitcasa's global user base has been growing steadily
-- 30 percent of its users are already based in Europe, with 5 percent of those in the
U.K. To support the European market, Bitcasa has also added a data center in Ireland to
ensure fast file upload and streaming performance. Also, to read about the new mobile and
performance
[https://www.bitcasa.com/press/launch_mobile_i18n_2013?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink6 ]
updates
[https://www.bitcasa.com/press/launch_mobile_i18n_2013?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink6 ]
click here.

    What makes Bitcasa the first choice for users?

    Bitcasa is designed to meet all your future storage needs. The Infinite Drive solves
the real-world problems of storage shortage, data loss, and trapped user files:

    1. Infinite Storage: Users will never run out of space no matter how many photos,
songs or films they have. Users can also reclaim space on their devices by moving big
files off to Bitcasa.

    2. Vault Security: With client-side encryption, all files are encrypted before it
leaves the PC. Not even the Bitcasa team can view user files - it is bank-grade security
and ultimate privacy.

    3. Fast Sharing: Sharing files has never been faster. With a simple 'Send to Friend'
web link, recipients can click to start streaming any song or video, or view entire photo
albums of any size - gigabytes simply no longer matter.

    4. Time Machine Back-up: Automatic back-up requires no effort on your part and ensures
all your files are protected and have time-machine versioning.

    5. Simple Mobile Streaming: Files are no longer trapped on user devices. All files can
be accessed on any device via a browser or Bitcasa app. Pick your song or video, and it is
instantly streamed to your mobile device. That is the future of storage, simplified.

    Pricing

    To celebrate the launch in Europe, Bitcasa will be offering a special 20-percent
discount of GBP55/EUR60 for a year of Infinite Storage. This special introductory price
will be available through August 31, 2013 when users enter the promotional code: UKEU20.

    About Bitcasa

    Bitcasa, the creator of infinite and secure storage, provides infinite storage for
every device you own. Bitcasa simplifies cloud storage with the Infinite Drive
[http://bitcasa.com/?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink5 ], which
works like a magic external hard drive that never crashes or runs out of space. Bitcasa is
multi-platform on iOS [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/Bitcasa/id588282093?mt=8 ], Android
[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcasa.android ], Mac desktop
[https://www.bitcasa.com/download ], Windows Desktop [https://www.bitcasa.com/download ],
Windows RT
[http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-au/app/bitcasa-infinite-storage/8f3659e6-87ce-4f87-8c0b-da64e7b8b5e1 ]
and the Web [https://my.bitcasa.com ]. We support streaming and sharing,
mirrored backups, and file versioning. All data is client-side encrypted to ensure
complete privacy.

    Editor's Notes

    Please see the links below for more information about Bitcasa

    Screenshots: https://www.bitcasa.com/media
[https://www.bitcasa.com/media?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink2 ]
https://www.bitcasa.com/media

    Bitcasa Blog: http://blog.bitcasa.com/
[http://blog.bitcasa.com/?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink3 ]
http://blog.bitcasa.com

    Download Bitcasa: https://www.bitcasa.com/download
[https://www.bitcasa.com/download?utm_source=blanc&utm_medium=release&utm_campaign=UKlink4 ]
https://www.bitcasa.com/download

    [1] "Gartner Says That Consumers Will Store More Than a Third of Their Digital Content
in the Cloud by 2016", http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2060215

Bitcasa

CONTACT: Press Contact: For UK media enquiries please contact: Helen Wood, E: Bitcasaukpr@hkstrategies.com, T: +44(0)20-7413-3000.

Digital Realty Acquires Site In Amsterdam Suburb With Plans To Build 11.5 MW Data Centre

LONDON, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), a leading global provider of data centre solutions, today announced that it has purchased a 5.37 acre site at De President, Hoofddorp, Haarlemmermeer, a suburb of Amsterdam, with plans to build a 15,900 square metre, 11.5 megawatt data centre. The development plans include six data halls, each capable of supporting 1.92 megawatts of IT load with dedicated infrastructure services and cooling options tailored to meet customers' needs.

Construction of the data centre is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2013 with the first two data halls to be delivered in mid-2014. Each data hall will be designed utilizing Digital Realty's POD 3.0 architecture, a modular approach to building mechanical and electrical systems that reduces time to market and optimizes the amount of IT capacity for each suite, while providing optimal reliability and uptime availability. Importantly for many businesses in the region, the site will also afford superior connectivity as well as access to multiple Tier 1 and Tier 2 International Carriers. In addition, it will connect via Amsterdam's main fibre ring to Digital Realty's other European data centres as well as its U.S. locations.

Bernard Geoghegan, Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa of Digital Realty, said: "Amsterdam is ideally located at the heart of the demand we are seeing for today's networked data centre requirements across Europe. Feedback from enterprises indicates that a 'well-connected' data centre is critical to their businesses. Transporting large volumes of data at high speeds is key to enabling IT initiatives, such as cloud computing. Our state-of-the-art De President facility will provide an ecosystem unrivalled in terms of connectivity to support companies of all sizes in Amsterdam."

Haarlemmermeer's Alderman for Economic Development Arthur van Dijk said: "We are proud that Digital Realty has selected De President as the site for its new data centre. Thanks to excellent fibre accessibility, it is a prime location and the facility will benefit businesses not just in the local area, but the wider Amsterdam region."

About Digital Realty
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer driven data centre solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data centre needs. Digital Realty's customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from information technology and Internet enterprises, to manufacturing and financial services. Digital Realty's 122 properties, excluding three properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprise approximately 22.7 million square feet as of April 26, 2013, including 2.6 million square feet of space held for development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 32 markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Additional information about Digital Realty is included in the Company Overview, which is available on the Investors page of Digital Realty's website at http://www.digitalrealty.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to our acquisition of the Hoofddorp site; development plans, including expected square meters and megawatt capacity, and timing of construction; demand in Europe; and benefit to the Amsterdam region. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the following: the impact of the recent deterioration in global economic, credit and market conditions, including the downgrade of the U.S. government's credit rating; current local economic conditions in our geographic markets; decreases in information technology spending, including as a result of economic slowdowns or recession; adverse economic or real estate developments in our industry or the industry sectors that we sell to (including risks relating to decreasing real estate valuations and impairment charges); our dependence upon significant tenants; bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant or a significant number of smaller tenants; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants; our failure to obtain necessary debt and equity financing; increased interest rates and operating costs; risks associated with using debt to fund our business activities, including re-financing and interest rate risks, our failure to repay debt when due, adverse changes in our credit ratings or our breach of covenants or other terms contained in our loan facilities and agreements; financial market fluctuations; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; our inability to manage our growth effectively; difficulty acquiring or operating properties in foreign jurisdictions; our failure to successfully integrate and operate acquired or developed properties or businesses; the suitability of our properties and data centre infrastructure, delays or disruptions in connectivity, failure of our physical infrastructure or services or availability of power; risks related to joint venture investments, including as a result of our lack of control of such investments; delays or unexpected costs in development of properties; decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; increased competition or available supply of data centre space; our inability to successfully develop and lease new properties and space held for development; difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and completing acquisitions; our inability to acquire off-market properties; our inability to comply with the rules and regulations applicable to reporting companies; our failure to maintain our status as a REIT; possible adverse changes to tax laws; restrictions on our ability to engage in certain business activities; environmental uncertainties and risks related to natural disasters; losses in excess of our insurance coverage; changes in foreign laws and regulations, including those related to taxation and real estate ownership and operation; and changes in local, state and federal regulatory requirements, including changes in real estate and zoning laws and increases in real property tax rates.  For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports and other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For Additional Information:

    A. William
     Stein            Pamela M. Garibaldi       Bernard Geoghegan

    Chief              Vice President, Investor
     Financial         Relations
     Officer and                                Managing Director, EMEA

    Chief              Digital Realty Trust,
     Investment        Inc.
     Officer                                    Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    Digital
     Realty
     Trust, Inc.              +1 (415) 738-6500            +44 (20) 7954 9120

    +1 (415) 738-6500
Media Inquiries:pr@digitalrealty.com

SOURCE  Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

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

Epson Brings Printing Technology to the Studio at SIGGRAPH 2013

Epson Demonstrates Many Printing Solutions and Technologies at Collaborative Workstations

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson will be showcasing advanced printing technology and solutions at the Studio at SIGGRAPH 2013. The Studio is a collaborative working environment that brings the latest technologies and brightest minds together to learn, experiment and create. Epson printers will be available for hands on use at the Studio and are the primary 2D printing solutions featured during the duration of the conference, from Sunday, July 21 through Thursday, July 25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

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"Printing goes very deep in the Studio at SIGGRAPH and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to once again work with Epson to create several interactive printing labs," said Patricia Clark, chair, Studio at SIGGRAPH 2013. "To have Epson participate during our 40(th) anniversary of SIGGRAPH is significant as well, since printing was the seed that allowed the Studio to become an official venue at the conference. The Studio guests will have a wonderful opportunity to experience the many different aspects of printing."

By visiting the Studio, attendees are able to try out a wide range of new techniques and media with help from experienced hands. Epson will be showcasing the following printing solutions:

    --  Epson SureColor(®) T7000: Leveraging a combination of precision and
        performance with Epson UltraChrome(®) XD pigment ink for brilliant,
        crisp output, attendees will have an opportunity to print large format
        prints up to 44-inches wide on Epson Premium Semimatte Photo Paper.
    --  Epson Stylus(®) Photo R3000: Visitors will be able to air paint a
        design using body movement with Leap Motion Controller and Corel Painter
        Freestyle technology, which allows users to control brush strokes
        through finger movements in the air. Once completed, users can leverage
        the advanced features and quality of the 13-inch Epson Stylus Photo
        R3000 printer with UltraChrome K3(®) with Vivid Magenta pigment ink
        that delivers gallery quality color output, using their imagery, on
        canvas media.
    --  Epson Stylus Photo R2000: Visitors will have several opportunities to
        experience the versatility of the Epson Stylus Photo R2000 with Epson
        UltraChrome Hi-Gloss(®) 2 pigment ink which, delivered through Epson's
        Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head, yields beautiful archival prints
        with an unprecedented glossy look and feel. In the "Fight! Our Shadow
        Robot" digital workshop, attendees will have an opportunity to create
        paper craft templates and transform characters from 2D to 3D. In the
        "Interactive Card Weaving" section, users will be able to assist in the
        design of original weaving patterns and their construction using the
        printer and color yarns. The R2000 will also be used throughout several
        printing areas of the Studio, including printing glossy gigapixel prints
        in 8"x10" or 13"x19" from enlarged nanoscale objects and open color
        management and printing areas.
    --  Epson Expression(®) XP850: Attendees will have an opportunity to create
        art books using the Expression XP-850 with Claria(®) Photo HD six-color
        inks for smooth gradations and amazing skin tones along with Epson
        Signature Worthy(®) Hot Press Natural and Cold Press Bright papers.
        Epson Hot Press Natural provides a smooth surface with a warm tone and
        Cold Press Bright offers a more textured surface with a brighter white
        point, both delivering extremely-high color gamut and black density.
"The SIGGRAPH Studio is the ideal place to showcase innovative and hands on approaches to printing," said Larry Kaufman, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "We are excited to be showcasing so many different printing technologies, including a Small-in-One home printer, our 13-inch professional photo printers and a 44-inch professional plotter. The Studio will truly have something for everyone to try."

In addition, Epson will also be showcasing the SureColor T-Series large-format color plotters at SIGGRAPH in booth #143. Designed to meet the specific requirements of today's engineering and scientific professionals, the SureColor T-Series offers architects, engineers and GIS professionals a combination of precision, performance and value with the fastest plotting speeds in its class, industry-leading plotting accuracy and Epson UltraChrome(®) XD pigment ink for brilliant, crisp output on virtually any media type.

For more information about Epson's printing solutions, visit http://www.epson.com.

About Epson

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

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

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

Note: EPSON, SureColor, Epson Stylus, UltraChrome K3, MicroPiezo, UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, Expression, and Claria are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. AMC and Signature Worthy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson

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Epson

CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; Jane Fainer, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com

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

Tablet Company with Unique Charitable Philosophy Enters the Market

Abydos Innovations takes a percentage of each tablet sale for charitable giving.

CINCINNATI, July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New tablet company, Abydos Innovations, launched in early 2013 and is aiming to be a business with a big difference.  The company seeks to bridge the digital divide by making technology more accessible to more people by setting aside 10 percent of the sale of every tablet to go toward donations to charities and schools.

In celebration of its launch and unique philosophy, the company made an initial donation of 225 tablets to worthy causes, a value of $25,000, in the first quarter of 2013.

"We sell powerful, light-weight Android tablets with all of the features that consumers have come to expect. But what makes us different is our philosophy - we believe in giving back and sharing technology with as many people as we can," said Rick Human, president of Abydos Innovations.

The company is committed to providing affordable technology to everyone. The Abydos line of tablets offer many of the same features as the most desired models on the market,  including HD screen resolution, Wi-Fi connectivity, and the ability to download thousands of Android apps in the Google Play store, as well as millions of books, music, movies, television shows, and other media.

Abydos' commitment to greater access is summarized in their tagline of "Buy Abydos & Give." Recipient programs have included The Oasis Church, the Blazin' with Love 5K Run in support of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, and additional houses of worship and schools. The company has set up a page on its website for individuals to register their favorite charity to receive a potential donation.  http://www.abydosinnovations.com.

The company is looking for charities that support a wide variety of people - from children to the elderly, from those with physical or mental disabilities, to those who are economically disadvantaged. Technology can be costly, and Abydos Innovations seeks to make it more affordable for those purchasing and also offers donations to worthy causes.

"The research is very clear - access to technology can change lives. Children who have access do better in school and are better prepared for the modern workforce. The elderly who use technology are more connected and less isolated, leading to be a better quality of life," Human said.

According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 66 million Americans lack the basic skills to use computers and the Internet, yet more than 62% of American workers rely on the Internet to perform their jobs. A Federal Reserve study in 2008 found that teenagers with computer access at home have graduation rates that are six to eight percent higher than students who do not have computers.

Currently, the company is selling a 10.1-inch Wi-Fi enabled HD Android tablet with the Jelly Bean 4.1.1 operating system for the low price of $269.99. The company also has 7 and 8 inch tablets at equally reasonable prices. The website, http://www.abydosinnovations.com, has recently been refreshed and offers simple navigation to allow customers to select the right tablet for them.

"When computers or tablets are out of reach financially, we put our children at a serious disadvantage," Human said. "At Abydos Innovations, we're interested in bridging the digital divide to ensure everyone has the skills they'll need to be connected and be a part of the digital economy."

PowerNet Global, a telecommunications provider in Cincinnati, is partnering with Abydos Innovations to provide voice, Internet, and Wi-Fi services in addition to Abydos tablets for schools, churches, and similar institutions. Allison Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of PowerNet Global, said the company is pleased to be a part of Abydos' mission.

"We have a history of supporting the communities where we operate - making donations and volunteering for organizations we're passionate about. We're excited to be aligned with Abydos Innovations and fully support the 'Buy Abydos & Give' philosophy," Stevens said.

About Abydos Innovations

Abydos Innovations shares knowledge, enables communication, and empowers digital literacy by giving people greater access to technology. The company is unique in its "Buy Abydos & Give" philosophy, with 10% of the sale price of every tablet going to support the donation of tablets and other devices to those who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford technology. Abydos Innovations is named for an ancient Egyptian city where the oldest known examples of hieroglyphics were found - a city that was the civic, cultural and spiritual center of society. Today, connectivity and technology serve as that civic center, and Abydos Innovations seeks to bridge the digital divide by making it more accessible through affordable devices and donations. The company, based in Fairfield, Ohio, offers an array of innovative products, including Android tablets and mobile accessories, available for sale directly through its online store at http://www.abydosinnovations.com.

SOURCE  PowerNet Global

PowerNet Global

CONTACT: Rick Human, President, Abydos Innovations, 1-866-605-2769, rickh@goabydos.com; or Karen Vance, Public Relations Manager, The Deciding Factor, 513-459-9064, karen.vance@decidingfactor.us

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

LG Begins Selling First OLED HDTV In The U.S.

New Benchmark in Home Entertainment Technology, Super-Thin Curved Screen Available Exclusively Through Magnolia Stores Inside Best Buy

MINNEAPOLIS, July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics today announced the first U.S. availability of the revolutionary new OLED HDTV, combining the pinnacles of picture quality and design to deliver the ultimate in display technology for home entertainment.

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At a VIP launch event today at Best Buy's flagship Magnolia Design Center store in Richfield, Minn., senior executives from LG Electronics USA and Best Buy officially introduced the new LG CURVED OLED TV for the U.S. market, allowing American consumers to enjoy the unparalleled visual experience in person.

As LG's exclusive OLED TV launch partner, Best Buy today began selling the 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) LG CURVED OLED TV (Model 55EA9800) at the Richfield store. In the coming weeks, Magnolia stores inside Best Buy in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle and San Antonio will display and begin selling the thin new premium TV at a suggested price of $14,999. Over the summer, the new TV is expected to roll out to select Magnolia inside Best Buy locations nationwide.

The U.S. launch solidifies LG's early lead in the OLED TV race. Global demand for OLED TV is expected to grow to more than 7 million units by 2016, according to DisplaySearch. LG is the first company to commercialize both the flat screen OLED TV, which has been sold to consumers in Korea since January, and the innovative new CURVED OLED TV, which began sales in Korea in April.

"The OLED TV experience is one that must absolutely be seen to be believed," said Jay Vandenbree, senior vice president, LG Electronics USA, and head of LG's U.S. home entertainment business. "The next-generation display technology and the ground-breaking ultra-thin curved design in the LG CURVED OLED TV results in an experience that is destined to be the benchmark for home viewing and TV design going forward. There's no better evidence that with LG, it's all possible."

For Best Buy, being first to launch OLED TV in the United States supports the retail giant's leadership strategy focused on offering the latest and greatest technology products.   

"Best Buy's promise to consumers is to be the one place where they will find the latest in home entertainment technology, and with today's launch of the LG CURVED OLED TV, we are continuing that tradition," said Mike Mohan, President, Home of Best Buy. "As the exclusive launch partner for the new TV, we are giving consumers first access to this OLED technology."

Exceptional Picture Quality and Design

At only 0.17 inches (4.3 millimeters) thin at the edge of the screen and weighing less than 38 pounds (17.2 kilograms), the new OLED TV produces astoundingly vivid and realistic images thanks to LG's proprietary WRGB technology. The unique WRGB four-color pixel system features a white sub-pixel that works in conjunction with conventional red, green and blue pixels to create the perfect color output. LG's exclusive Color Refiner delivers even greater tonal enhancement, resulting in images that are more vibrant and natural than anything seen before.

The LG CURVED OLED TV is the world's first OLED TV to achieve THX® Display Certification, signifying that it passed more than 600 THX laboratory tests to ensure it delivers the picture quality of a professional post production display.

OLED TV technology from LG Electronics delivers an infinite contrast ratio for optimal contrast levels regardless of ambient brightness or viewing angle. In addition to THX, three international testing and certification bodies, TUV Rheinland, Intertek and VDE, have recognized the LG CURVED OLED TV for its superb picture quality.

With its gently curved screen, the new LG CURVED OLED TV represents a unique design statement for discerning high-end consumers. This represents the first major design change in the industry since the widespread introduction of flat-panel TVs to the consumer marketplace more than a decade ago. With more than five years of research behind developing the optimal curvature, the LG CURVED OLED TV delivers an IMAX-like viewing experience in the home.

Complementing its unique screen design, the LG CURVED OLED TV features thin transparent film speakers in a handsome crystal clear stand, providing high-quality audio performance. The LG CURVED OLED TV took the top Red Dot "Best of the Best" honor at the prestigious 2013 Red Dot international design competition.

The LG CURVED OLED TV also benefits from the innovative features consumers have come to expect from LG: Smart TV capabilities with Magic Remote and Voice Recognition features to enable gesture and voice controls, and LG CINEMA 3D capabilities to enable a more immersive 3D viewing experience.

For more information on the LG CURVED OLED TV, visit http://www.lg.com/us/oled.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. http://www.lg.com

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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, John Taylor, 847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Ted Maass, 312-397-6014, ted.maass@lg-one.com; or Best Buy, Carly Morris, 612-291-4095, carly.morris@bestbuy.com

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

New LG CURVED OLED TV Is World's First To Achieve THX Display Certification

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA and THX Ltd. today announced that revolutionary new LG CURVED OLED TV is the first OLED TV in the world to achieve THX® Display Certification. 

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The super-thin 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) LG CURVED OLED TV went on sale to consumers in the United States today at a suggested price of $14,999.

LG's new model 55EA9800 passed more than 600 THX laboratory tests to ensure it delivers the picture quality of a professional post production display.

"We're excited about the potential of OLED TV technology and we're thrilled that consumers are introduced to it through this THX Certified LG model," said Eric Gemmer, THX Senior Video Engineer. "The collaboration between LG and THX sets a very high standard for OLED picture quality."

According to LG, the new OLED TV's proprietary WRGB technology is designed to deliver vivid and realistic images. The unique WRGB four-color pixel system features a white sub-pixel that works in conjunction with conventional red, green and blue pixels to create the perfect color output. In addition, LG's exclusive Color Refiner is designed to deliver greater tonal enhancement, resulting in more vibrant and natural images.

About THX:
From the big screen to your screen, THX ignites your passion for exciting entertainment experiences. Founded by George Lucas and recognized by audiences around the globe, THX is synonymous with the design and certification of world-class cinemas, premium audio systems, 3D HDTVs and blockbuster movies. Products featuring THX technologies defy convention and define quality in their class, whether in the cinema, in the home or on the road.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. http://www.lg.com.                               

THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., registered in the United States and other jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

Contacts:
LG Electronics USA
John Taylor
847-941-8181
john.taylor@lge.com

Weber Shandwick for THX Ltd.
Marika Knapp
415-597-6809
marika.knapp@webershandwick.com

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Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) Meets Major Milestones and Announces Next Steps

- Grows to over 50 members, including global leaders in mobile, auto and semiconductors

- Proves interoperability with first major "Plugfest" in Korea

- On track to deliver independent product certification program to industry in Fall 2013

- Announces plans to unveil consumer-facing brand late 2013

FREMONT, Calif., July 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) today reflects upon its first year of momentum in bringing the next generation of flexible wireless power technology to the global marketplace. In the past month the organization achieved two key milestones, growing to over 50 members and successfully proving product interoperability between independently developed devices.

Formed in May 2012, the A4WP is a global and independently operated consortium focused on bringing a more flexible wireless power technology to the consumer electronics and automotive marketplace. The A4WP has quickly grown to over 50 members including key companies in mobile electronics such as Broadcom, HTC, IDT, Intel, Marvell, NXP, Qualcomm, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung Electronics, Texas Instruments and TDK. A4WP membership also encompasses a diverse range of companies that reach every facet of the wireless power ecosystem including Ever Win International, Gill Industries, Mantaro Product Development Services, MET Labs, Peiker Acustic, PowerWoW, Triune Systems and Wurth Elektronik.

"The Alliance for Wireless Power is focused on building out the next generation wireless power transfer ecosystem beginning with smartphones and expanding quickly to a wide spectrum of mobile computing and portable consumer electronics," said Dr. Kamil A. Grajski, president of A4WP. "With the version 1.0 technical specification approved and version 1.1 due to be released in August, we are focused on removing barriers to adoption by the timely delivery of high quality interoperability and conformance specifications, the launch of an independent certification program, and the definition and launch of a consumer-friendly certification logo and consumer brand."

In Korea at the end of June, the A4WP took a giant step forward during the organizations first ever Plugfest--an event where A4WP members tested their products for interoperability with the wireless charging standard--hosted by member company TTA. Bringing together various members to test their A4WP wireless power solutions, the event was a resounding success by proving interoperability amongst independently developed devices.

"TTA is proud to have served as the host of the world's first interoperability testing event for the A4WP," said Dr. Jong-Ok Joo, Vice President of TTA. "Multiple companies, working independently to implement the A4WP BSS Version 1.1, brought their chargers and devices based on the A4WP specification to the Plugfest. In every combination tested, wireless power transfer was successfully demonstrated throughout each of the four testing days.  This is a critical first step towards a global Certification Program."

Next Steps for A4WP in 2013

With the formal approval of a wireless power specification, A4WP established a certification working committee whose task it is to define official processes and procedures to test and certify wireless power receivers and transmitters. This will involve the coordinated efforts of wireless power transfer manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers and independent test and certification laboratories.  A4WP plans to release its product certification program in the fall.

A4WP has also established a parallel branding committee that is overseeing the development of a consumer-facing brand. This includes a formal naming convention, which A4WP plans to unveil later this year. The new branding will allow consumers to easily identify A4WP certified wireless power enabled devices and charging locations.

About The Alliance for Wireless Power

The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) is an international industry association whose purpose is to create a wireless power transfer (WPT) ecosystem that delivers spatial freedom in the user experience and industrial design of wireless battery charging of portable consumer electronics devices, including cellphones, smartphones, tablets, netbooks, laptops and more.  The overall vision is that of Ubiquitous Power based on non-radiative, near-field magnetic resonance WPT. The A4WP mission includes development of industry specifications for submission to national and international standards development organizations, management of an A4WP Certification program, including consumer-recognizable certification logo, and the coordination with national and international Regulatory agencies regarding WPT policy and compliance.

For more information, visit http://www.a4wp.org.

For a video demonstration of A4WP-enabled spatial freedom, visit http://tinyurl.com/b9ppdn9.

SOURCE  Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP)

Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP)

CONTACT: For media inquiries: Chris Prouty, MWW for A4WP, a4wp@mww.com, (415) 987- 5491; or for membership inquiries: Debbie McGinnis, A4WP Account Manager, dmcginnis@a4wp.org, (510) 492-4027

Web Site: http://www.a4wp.org