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iTrinegy Announces NEW Dedicated 'Cloud in a Box' Module as Part of its IT Transformation Service

Cloud World Forum, LONDON, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    iTrinegy has added a dedicated new 'Cloud in a Box' pre-deployment service as a major
part of their IT Transformation
[http://www.itrinegy.com/index.php/solutions/by-task/it-transformation ] service for any
organisation planning a move into a cloud environment, and which is concerned about how
this migration will impact their business applications and end-users. The 'Cloud in a Box'
offering is also available as part of iTrinegy's INE Network Emulator
[http://www.itrinegy.com/index.php/products/network-emulators ] range, and offers a unique,
drop and drag GUI capability that allows customers to try for themselves exactly, and in
real time, how their applications will perform no matter what flavour of Cloud is being
considered.

    iTrinegy's new 'Cloud in a Box' service identifies any network-related performance
issues applications are likely to encounter in the proposed new cloud environment. Said,
Frank Puranik, Product Director at iTrinegy [http://www.itrinegy.com ] "We were
increasingly being brought into a customer site after their applications have been moved
to the new network (Cloud) to look at performance issues, Experience shows that
applications that have been developed for a LAN can be very poor performing when moved to
a WAN type environment like the Cloud. When spending money it's smart to know exactly what
will happen to your business applications prior to actual deployment, as retrospective
remedial actions can cost companies hundreds or even thousands of pounds and damage
reputations. Now we can de-risk these Cloud moves in advance and so ensure the transition
goes smoothly."

    In the past pre-deployment testing has not been carried out due to a perceived high
cost of constructing a facsimile of a live network - enter 'Cloud in a box', which is
better than the real network, as you can test all the conditions, in an exact, real-time
way, replicating the cloud without waiting for a time when the network is flaky - you can
make it flaky at will.

    The reconstruction of any real world network in a safe but highly realistic test
environment ensures that the applications being built or deployed into the cloud can be
thoroughly tested to ensure that they will perform well under all the adverse (or good)
conditions experienced in a real customer cloud networked environment. iTrinegy 'Cloud in
a box' is a cost-effective alternative in understanding your applications' performance and
seeing how your end users are experiencing them.

    About iTrinegy: iTrinegy develops products that enable organisations to address the
whole Networked Application Performance Lifecycle(TM) from initial design & development,
through testing, QA, to production rollout and on-going performance monitoring. Many
leading organisations deploy iTrinegy technology including Alcatel, Aviva, BT, HP, Home
Office, IPS, General Dynamics, Greater London Authority, IBM, Leeds Learning Network,
Logica, Manchester Metropolitan University, Thomson Reuters, Schlumberger, Starbucks, and
Unisys. iTrinegy has offices in the UK and USA together with a select network of
specialist resellers. For more information, please visit http://www.itrinegy.com

       
        iTrinegy Press Contact: Debra Wilkins, PR Manager
        Tel UK: +44(0)845-226-1900 OR Mob: +44(0)7769-677073
        Email: debra.wilkins@itrinegy.com
        Web: http://www.itrinegy.com

iTrinegy

New Vivitar DVR787 HD Action Camera Captures Every Moment of Your Next Great Adventure

Waterproof, Remote Controlled HD Camcorder Comes with Helmet/ATV/Bike Mount to Record Extreme First-Person POV

EDISON, N.J., June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivitar, the iconic consumer electronics brand celebrating 75 years of excellence in photography and digital technology, today announced the debut of its new DVR 787 HD Action Camera, one of the most versatile, rugged, ready-for-action HD camcorders on the market.

Designed with the extreme sports enthusiast in mind, the DVR 787 makes it easy to capture every skydiving, biking, rafting, snowboarding, surfing, or other excellent adventure in dynamic, full 1080p high definition at 30 fps.

With its easy-to-use remote control and bike/ATV and helmet mounts included, the DVR 787 is perfect for hands-free recording of every heart-pounding second in first-person point of view to share the adventure with friends. The remote lets you capture only the footage and still shots you want with the touch of a button, without having to stop or fumble with the camera. This on-demand start and stop recording means you can capture only the most exciting shots and leave out the boring stuff to conserve storage capacity and save time in the video editing process.

Feauring a waterproof enclosure, the DVR 787 is protected against splashes and submersion up to 30-foot depth, and even the most adventuresome users can count on Vivitar's industry-leading lens design and image processing technology to render crisp, clear footage in the toughest conditions.

"With its lightweight and compact size, rugged chassis and waterproof case, the DVR 787 can go anywhere you go, with zero impact on performance or movement," said Jeff Saka, president of Sakar International, which produces the Vivitar brand. "All this comes at a very affordable price point, for a high-quality HD action camera that's more accessible to a broader audience compared to other pricier models."

In addition to its 2.4" touch screen display for instant-rewind viewing, the DVR 787 also includes a Type B HDMI output to showcase your adventures on the big screen. A Micro SD card slot offers expandable memory options to record every exhilarating moment.

Available now at Kohls.com and Amazon.com for just $119 MSRP, the DVR 787 kit includes charging and HDMI cable, waterproof case and both an ATV/bike mount and helmet mount bracket.

For more information about the new Vivitar DVR 787 HD camera, visit http://www.vivitar.com or buy it now at http://www.Kohls.com and http://www.Amazon.com.

About Vivitar
Vivitar is a leading provider of photographic, audio and optic devices and related accessories with a rich 75-year heritage of technology innovation and affordability dating back to 1938. Building off the success of its legendary Series-1 lenses and flashes, the company has steadily expanded its product portfolio to include cameras, camcorders, accessories and now tablets tailored to the needs of today's families. Vivitar is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional offices across the United Kingdom, Latin America, Canada and Hong Kong, and global retail distribution spanning more than 100,000 locations in both mass market and specialty channels.  For more information, visit http://www.vivitar.com

SOURCE  Vivitar

Vivitar

CONTACT: Lauren Gillaspey, 847-415-9321, Lgillaspey@sspr.com

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processors Power World's First LTE-Advanced Smartphone

- Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 featured in new Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A, enables data speeds of up to 150 Mbps -

SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is enabling the world's first LTE-Advanced smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A, powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 800 processor. The new Galaxy S4 LTE-A will be launched on all three mobile operators' LTE networks in Korea, starting with SK Telecom, followed by KT and LGU+. The new Galaxy S4 LTE-A will be the first smartphone to utilize LTE carrier aggregation for data rates up to 150 Mbps - double what current LTE speeds offer. The Snapdragon 800 processor is Qualcomm Technologies' most advanced and powerful mobile processor to date.

"Snapdragon 800 processors with LTE Advanced are designed to deliver maximum performance and connectivity to users who want the fastest and best mobile experiences, from watching high-definition video to playing the latest mobile games," said Murthy Renduchintala, executive vice president, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and co-president, Qualcomm mobile and computing.  "LTE-Advanced represents a significant improvement over current standards and will only enhance these experiences on the Galaxy S4, and other future devices worldwide."

LTE carrier aggregation is an important new technology, and a foundational feature of the standard that combines radio channels within and across bands to increase user data rates and reduce latency. While current LTE mobile devices support several LTE radio channels, they can only download on one channel at a time. LTE carrier aggregation, however, allows for simultaneous download on two or more LTE radio channels, effectively enabling full use of the nominal chipset LTE data rate category. 

Snapdragon 800 processors feature an integrated multimode 3G/4G LTE modem and are designed to support LTE carrier aggregation without sacrificing battery life, allowing operators to increase both peak and average data rates for their consumers and device manufacturers to build sleeker devices with differentiated applications for their customers.  Qualcomm Technologies is currently shipping its third generation multimode LTE solutions.

The Galaxy S4 LTE-A is expected to be available to customers in Korea this summer. For more information on LTE-A and carrier aggregation, visit:  http://www.qualcomm.com/media/videos/lte-advanced-carrier-aggregation-doubles-4g-data-speeds

About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All Qualcomm Incorporated trademarks are used with permission. Other products or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated

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

Edison Initiates Coverage on Thin Film Electronics

LONDON, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Edison Investment Research, a leading international investment research firm,
announces the initiation of full coverage of Thin Film Electronics (THIN:OSL), a
Norway-based company developing technology that enables printing of high-volume, low-cost
disposable electronics, which will help make ubiquitous computing and the 'internet of
things' a reality.

    Thinfilm's technology enables the production of memory using standard industrial
roll-to-roll printing techniques and organic materials. The production of low-cost printed
electronics compared to well-established silicon-based electronics opens up a substantial
opportunity to develop low-value, high-volume applications (eg brand protection, sensor
tags) and to accelerate the "Internet of things". Thinfilm's technology can already be
used to make passive array memory and further development is underway to expand the number
of logic components that can be printed to make more complex electronic products.
Thinfilm's strategy is to demonstrate what can be made by establishing in-house production
capacity, before licensing the technology "copy-exact" to customers in target markets.

    Thinfilm has signed several significant commercial contracts to develop products,
including brand protection, smart labels and temperature sensor tags. Production is
expected to ramp from H213, with the first licensing agreements in 2014 and 70% of volume
from licensing partners by 2016. Key risks include scaling production, achieving targeted
production yields, the ability to access funds, and customer adoption and product
roadmaps.

    For the full report see:

    http://www.edisoninvestmentresearch.com/research/company/thin-film-electronics

    All reports published by Edison are available to download free of charge from its
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    About Edison Investment Research

    Edison, the investment intelligence firm, is the future of investor interaction with
corporates. Our team of over 100 analysts and investment professionals works with leading
companies, fund managers and investment banks worldwide to support its capital markets
activity. We provide services to more than 400 retained corporate and investor clients
from our offices in London, New York, Berlin, Sydney and Wellington. Edison is authorised
and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/register/firmBasicDetails.do?sid1584).

    Edison is not an adviser or broker-dealer and does not provide investment advice.
Edison's reports are not solicitations to buy or sell any securities.

       
        For more information please contact:
        Katherine Thompson        Edison Investment Research         +44(0)20-3077-5730
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        tech@edisongroup.com

Edison Investment Research

Tencent Games 'Asura' Lands in New York Times Square

Comparable to 'Lord of the Rings' and 'World of Warcraft', 'Asura', the oriental epic masterpiece, has officially descended on the world.

SHENZHEN, China, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - The oriental epic online game "Asura" appeared on New York Times Square billboards on June 20 in a high-profile display of the characteristics of Chinese online gaming and its progress. This game was developed by China's largest online game company Tencent, and it is an independently developed flagship product. "Asura" launched on June 25.

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"Asura" is a 3DMMORPG boutique that Tencent Quantum Studio spent five years of painstaking work to build, and the CG is also produced by the well-known studio that participated in the production of the movie "Avatar".

The game's "world architect", Mr. Jin He Zai, modeled the game off of the Chinese traditional novel "Journey to the West" as viewed through an adult's perspective, remodeling the whole story. In the game, players not only can play the Monkey (Monkey King) or Rakshasa (Princess Iron Fan), traveling with the legendary heroes to re-experience the eighty-one difficulties of the novel, but they also can reach from heaven to earth to create their own oriental mythology epic.

At the same time, relying on rigorous R&D ideas and technical innovations, "Asura" aims to break stereotypes through differentiated hero design, a diversified system and a creative operating mode for the players to have a comparable classic single game combat experience in a MMORPG. The game has won multiple awards as "The Most Anticipated Online Game".

As the "World of Warcraft", "Troy" and other epic works have been adapted for online games, the theme of "Journey to the West" for an online game adaptation is not uncommon, but for most Chinese gamers, they eagerly seek a truly oriental-themed epic games on the same scale of foreign epic games.

So when "Asura" came out, it quickly met the expectations of gamers. The game brought more attractive heroes, a long journey, the historical truth, the demon god of war, all opening one after another, revealing the truth hidden by time, allowing players to experience this mythological game. Foreign players have also shown their interest in this oriental game, and many players are looking forward to testing "Asura".

Currently, on the official website where the preview event kicked off, a wonderful new version will be released soon.

Website: http://dzs.qq.com

Weibo: http://t.qq.com/asuragame

About Tencent

Founded in November 1998, Tencent has grown into one of the largest and the most used Internet service portals in China. Since its establishment over the last decade, Tencent has maintained steady growth under its user-oriented operating strategies. As one of Tencent's four major platforms, Tencent Games is the world's leading game developer and operator, and also is the largest online gaming community in China. Whether Tencent's overall pattern layout, or Tencent Games' product layout are from the basic needs of the user or the easiest application to start, its focus is on product development and sustainable long-term vitality, to create green and healthy games. Developed in the open mode, Tencent Games takes independent R&D, license cooperation, joint operations, and combines these three to form a specialized field in the online game of multiple market segments and achieves good market performance.

SOURCE  Tencent

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Tencent

CONTACT: Berry Gao, +86-13823138132, berrygao@tencent.com

Web Site: http://t.qq.com/asuragame

Benchmark Electronics Announces Partnership With KeyMe

ANGLETON, Texas, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a leading integrated product design and manufacturing service provider, is pleased to announce today its partnership with KeyMe, a company focused on advancing the locksmith industry with innovative robotics technology. Benchmark and KeyMe have partnered to manufacture KeyMe's new, proprietary key cutting kiosks, leveraging Benchmark's design and engineering expertise along with in-depth experience in complex automation tooling and manufacturing.

The KeyMe kiosks will be initially deployed in select 7-Eleven stores across the New York City area. The kiosks enable customers to scan and store a digital copy of their keys to enable the creation of a spare copy at a later time eliminating the need for a physical key in order to make a copy.  This means that once they store their "digital key" in a KeyMe kiosk, customers will never have to worry about losing their keys again.

"We are excited to partner with Benchmark, a top EMS company with world-class design engineering services.  Their extensive knowledge in automation, robotics and precision cutting enabled us to develop this revolutionary product, solving an age old problem and ensuring that consumers never get locked out again," said Greg Marsh, KeyMe's Chief Executive Officer.

Mark Troutman, Benchmark's Vice President of U.S. Design Engineering commented, "We are pleased to support KeyMe in the design and manufacture of their groundbreaking KeyMe Kiosks.  Benchmark is excited to utilize our core competency in integrating complex technologies to make this product a reality."

About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. provides integrated manufacturing, design and engineering services to original equipment manufacturers of computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, industrial control equipment (which includes equipment for the aerospace and defense industry), testing and instrumentation products, and telecommunication equipment. Benchmark's global operations include 23 facilities in nine countries. Benchmark's Common Shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under symbol BHE.

About KeyMe
KeyMe kiosks offer a quick, easy and convenient way to access your house, office or apartment keys. At any KeyMe kiosk, customers can scan and store a digital copy of any key and create duplicate copies via the kiosk anytime they need them, 24 hours a day.  Based in New York and founded in 2012, the company is funded by Battery Ventures, the founder of Coinstar, and the founder of Virgin Mobile, among others. For more information, please visit http://www.keyme.net.

SOURCE  Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Lisa K. Weeks, VP of Strategy & Investor Relations, 979-849-6550 (ext. 1361), lisa.weeks@bench.com, or Dana Zemack, LaunchSquad for KeyMe, 212-564-3665, dana@launchsquad.com

Web Site: http://www.keyme.net

Athena Solutions Announces its Latest Product Line Launch at HITEC

Athena Solutions introduces an innovative and exciting new variety of mobile technology-driven business solutions

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Athena Solutions, a leading provider of mobile solutions, today announced that it would launch its line of new products at HITEC, the world's largest hospitality technology show in Minneapolis, MN this week.  Athena's latest products include the MagnaCard+ Enclosure and its Genesis Engine.

Designed to improve and enhance the direct to consumer transaction experience, the MagnaCard+ Enclosure offers the winning solution to mobile point of sale challenges.  With an embedded card reader, the MagnaCard+ Enclosure allows point of sale efficiency by enabling freedom from traditional behind the counter transactions. Chief amongst its core attributes, the MagnaCard+ Enclosure is port and plug free and is easy to charge due to its proprietary Flexible Magnetic Interconnect (FMI) technology.  Loaded with features such as a 4-foot drop impact rating, standard one-year warranty, liquid resistance surface protection and adjustable hand strap designed for maximum portability.

The Genesis Engine guides users effortlessly through the three stages of an app's evolution; concept and design, development and ongoing content management and maintenance.  The Genesis Engine app building environment is web-based with timesaving, drag and drop simplicity.  Prototyping apps with in-house art and design make spontaneous creativity possible and more cost-efficient than ever before. 

About Athena Solutions:  Athena Solutions is a leading mobile solution provider with the software, hardware and expertise to provide enterprise customers with a wide variety of innovative mobile solutions.  Comprised of a dedicated and experienced team, Athena Solutions is well positioned to collaborate with clients who face the ever-changing challenges of today's mobility landscape.  Delivering solutions that help customers compete and thrive by achieving their operational, financial and business advantages across a broad spectrum of technologies and industries. For more information, please visit http://www.athenaapps.com.

Contact:  Steve Hasenei | Steve.Hasenei@AthenaApps.com

SOURCE  Athena Solutions

Athena Solutions

CONTACT: Steve Hasenei, Steve.Hasenei@AthenaApps.com, 301-755-2064

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

ViXS(TM) Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA(R)) Chip Set Achieves Certification

Certification enables volume production of ViXS' XConnex(TM)MoCA chips in Cable Gateway Deployments

TORONTO, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. today announced that it
has successfully completed and passed MoCA Certification on its MoCA
chip set.   The MoCA chip set consisting of the XConnex 1000 and XConnex
1030 passed the MoCA Certification Test Plan (CTP) at MoCA's authorized
independent test facility of National Technical Systems (NTS) in Culver
City California.

"We are excited to have ViXS join a growing list of semiconductor system
solution providers endorsing MoCA as the leading home networking
technology by developing this new product line," said Charles Cerino,
MoCA President.   "ViXS is a great example of a company able to provide
standalone and integrated solution using MoCA technology to better
serve multiple domestic and international markets."

"We are delighted to have certified our XConnex MoCA chip solution, and
we look forward to ramping commercial shipments with our customers,"
said Sally Daub, President and CEO, ViXS Systems Inc.   "ViXS continues
to expand its already robust connectivity solutions and to solidify its
leadership position in multimedia networking, enabling consumer
electronics manufacturers, pay television providers and broadcasters
worldwide to deploy high-performance media services for consumers."

The ViXS XConnex 2-chip MoCA solution consists of a Radio Frequency (RF)
transceiver, and a System on Chip (SoC) integrating the Media Access
Controller (MAC) and the Physical Layer (PHY).   It supports both MoCA
1.0/1.1 and MoCA 2.0.   In addition, ViXS has integrated its MoCA
technology with its XCode((R)) media processing family, the first product being the XCode((R)) 5195 transcoder gateway SoC with 6 simultaneous high definition (HD)
streams.

About MoCA(R)

MoCA is the worldwide technology standard for home entertainment
networking. It is the only such technology standard in use by all three
pay TV segments--cable, satellite and IPTV/telco. MoCA technology is
also used as an in-home backbone to extend Wi-Fi(R) connectivity.

The Alliance has certified 127 certified products and has 53 members
worldwide representing the home entertainment networking value chain
including service providers, OEMs, middleware developers, consumer
electronics companies and chip vendors.

Visit http://www.mocalliance.org and http://www.moca4installers.org for more information.

About ViXS Systems Inc.   

ViXS is the semiconductor pioneer in designing and developing
high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics and video
service provider industries.   With 422 patents issued and pending
worldwide, ViXS has been  recognized with a number of industry awards
for innovation. ViXS is the world leader in transcoder SoC deployments
with nearly 30 million SoC shipments to date, and still growing.

ViXS has a comprehensive portfolio of products to meet the diverse needs
of the global media industry.   Portfolio highlights include the most
advanced dense transcoder available for cloud-based solutions, as well
as SoC's for home devices capable of doing the most simultaneous number
of HD streams in the industry.   Moreover, ViXS is the only company to
have integrated transcoding and Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
technologies to create the lowest-cost media gateway capable of
delivering premium content to consumer IP devices, such as the iPad,
inside and outside of the home.

ViXS has three primary product lines: XCode, XCodePro and XConnex.   The
XCode family of media processors range from stand-alone transcoding
chips to full SoC solutions, each capable of handling from one to four
simultaneous HD-to-HD transcodes.   XCodePro products address the
professional enterprise market and are being deployed today for
cloud-based media streaming services.   The XConnex product line is for
communications devices, including MoCA 1.1 and 2.0 solutions.   
Additionally, ViXS customers are provided with a robust software
development kit named Xtensiv. 

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America.   For more information on
ViXS, visit our website:  http://www.vixs.com.

VIXS((TM)), the ViXS((R) )logo, XCode((R)), XCodePro(TM), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000, E-mail: djones@vixs.com

Livestream Releases New iPhone App for Live Viewing and Broadcasting on the Go

Watch live red carpets, concerts, conferences, news, sporting games, political events and more with reimagined Livestream iPhone App

NEW YORK, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Livestream (Livestream.com) debuted the release of its reimagined iPhone app. The ad-free app touts instant viewing of millions of live events and broadcasting from any iOS device. The release follows the success of the original broadcasting app, Livestream for Producerscurrently available for Android devices.

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With Livestream's new iPhone app, anyone can broadcast and watch events in real-time on Livestream. Post text updates, photos, video clips and live video to an online audience of millions from the palm of your hand. From a citizen journalist covering a rally or a protest, to sharing a wedding or birthday, to editorial producers on the go, now anyone can produce or view live events instantly. Additionally, Livestream's viewing features, unique to the relaunched app, allow anyone to watch ad-free events, including red carpets, concerts, conferences, celebrity chats, sports, politics and over 25 local U.S. news stations.

New features include:

    --  Search and discover today's most popular live events
    --  Watch, chat, like, comment and share events with your friends
    --  Instantly go live, with live video filters and ultra-stable adaptive
        streaming over WiFi, 3G and 4G
    --  Follow accounts to get notified when they create events or go live
    --  Post photos, video and text to your events - even when you're offline
    --  Chat with viewers while streaming
    --  Instant sharing via Facebook, Twitter, SMS and email
    --  Find and follow your friends on Livestream
    --  Use as Livestream Broadcaster(TM) remote control
"From citizen journalists sharing breaking news to fans at a concert, we've seen a large influx of users sharing live events," said Max Haot, CEO and Co-Founder of Livestream. "With our unique live video technology, our app streams better quality live video than any other competing live broadcasting apps. Last week in Turkey, Tim Pool reported breaking news live, to tens of thousands of viewers from the Istanbul protests using our app in fluctuating network conditions. Coupled with smartly designed, easy-to-use viewing, the revamped app was a natural progression and is the next piece of the puzzle in our goal to further democratize live video."

Livestream's new iOS app features free, on-demand archived events like New Years Eve in Times Square, Made Fashion Week, SpaceX Falcon-9 Launch, the Academy Awards Red Carpet and more. Additionally, users can access the updated app to watch upcoming events on Livestream including Formula Drift Racing, Powerhouse 106 Summer Concert with Chris Brown, Games from the National Rugby League, and AMC's chat with Kevin Hart for Let me Explain. An updated version available on Android is slated to be released in the coming months.

The Livestream app is available for download, free here: http://livestream.com/iphone.

About Livestream

Livestream's mission is to connect people and live events. Livestream offers event owners a complete set of hardware and software tools to share their events with a growing community online. More than 30 million viewers each month watch thousands of live events from customers including The New York Times, Facebook, ESPN, SpaceX and Warner Bros. Records. Founded in 2007, Livestream is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles, Ukraine and India. http://www.livestream.com

PR contact:
Christina DiRusso

PR Manager

(646) 532-6622
christina.dirusso@livestream.com

SOURCE  Livestream

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Livestream

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

UNH-IOL Uses TraceSpan's D-CABLE Xpert(TM) for IPv6 Validation of DOCSIS 3.0 eRouters

UNH-IOL and TraceSpan expand their partnership to new areas

RA'ANANA, Israel, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    TraceSpan Communications [http://www.tracespan.com ], a leader in broadband analysis
and monitoring solutions, announced today the expansion of the company's partnership with
the UNH-IOL to IPv6 validation of DOCSIS 3.0 eRouters. In the frame of this partnership
the UNH-IOL will use TraceSpan's D-CABLE Xpert(TM) multi-layer analyzer as part of their
IPv6 test bench solutions.

    D-CABLE Xpert is a powerful protocol analyzer which provides full visibility into the
DOCSIS network and equipment, including detailed network topology and complete and
accurate analysis for DOCSIS product performance, standard compliance and
interoperability. D-CABLE Xpert captures and analyzes the signals without using any DOCSIS
chipset and has no effect on the data transfer between the CMTS and the CMs. With its
unique multi-layer probing capability, it provides comprehensive DOCSIS 3.0 PHY and MAC
layer analysis as well as embeded analysis of upper layer protocols, including Ethernet,
IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, IGMP, DHCP, HTTP and various others.

    The UNH-IOL is an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards
conformance services for the networking industry. The partnership between UNH-IOL and
TraceSpan, first announced in February last year, was initially focused on building a
world class GPON test environment using TraceSpan's GPON Xpert analyzer and OLT emulator.
GPON Xpert has since then been used extensively by UNH-IOL and its customers and has
proved to add significant value in the testing proccess.

    "As the UNH-IOL expands its IPv6 Ready Logo services, we identified the need for a
multi-layer DOCSIS analyzer for our test environment," said Timothy Winters, UNH-IOL IPv6
Consortium Manager. "As a world-recognized test lab and the leading IPv6 Ready Logo test
lab in North America, we found TraceSpan's D-CABLE Xpert as a great fit in our testing
environment, which will further improve the IPv6 testing available at the UNH-IOL".

    "We are proud to expand our partnership with the UNH-IOL to IPv6 certification and add
our D-CABLE Xpert to their testing environment ," said Dr. Hanan Herzberg, TraceSpan
founder and CEO. "We are confident that this will help both organizations maintain their
leadership in IPv6 and DOCSIS testing as it did in the GPON testing market."

    Since its launch in late 2011, D-CABLE Xpert received excellent market acceptance and
has been purchased by a number of MSOs and manufacturers. In the last few months a number
of new customers have been added to this list, following their evaluation and comparison
of different solutions in the market. This comes on top of TraceSpan's proven leadership
in the broadband access testing market, with hundreds of customers in the Americas,
Europe, Asia and the Pacific region.

    About the UNH-IOL

    Founded in 1988, the UNH-IOL provides independent, broad-based interoperability and
standards conformance testing for data, telecommunications and storage networking products
and technologies. Combining extensive staff experience, standards bodies participation and
a 32,000+ square foot facility, the UNH-IOL helps companies efficiently and cost
effectively deliver products to the market. For more information, visit
http://www.iol.unh.edu, or connect with the UNH-IOL on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/UNHIOL, on Twitter at @UNH_IOL [http://twitter.com/#!/UNH_IOL
] and on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/unh-interoperability-lab.

    About TraceSpan Communications

    TraceSpan Communications develops and manufactures innovative broadband testing and
monitoring solutions. Empowered by patent-pending breakthrough technology, TraceSpan's
performance analysis and Lawful Interception products enable non-intrusive monitoring of
data in broadband networks. TraceSpan's multi-layer analyzers are accepted worldwide as
the industry's first passive analyzers for vendor-independent testing of GPON, DOCSIS,
VDSL2, ADSL2Plus, ADSL2 and ADSL networks. Highly flexible and easy to use, TraceSpan
products deliver significant cost savings, faster time to market, and rapid return on
investment to Telco's, MSOs and service providers, system vendors, chipset developers, and
technology innovators. For more information, visit http://www.tracespan.com.

       
        Contact:
        Oded Hadass
        Tel (US): +1-925-558-2278
        Tel (International): +972-9-7462221
        E-mail: info@tracespan.com

TraceSpan Communications

Upgrade Your Stereo Headphones To 7.1 Gaming Surround Sound

In appreciation of its fan base and support of Child's Play charity, Razer Surround audio engine will be available free-of-charge and with charity contribution option through 2013

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced the latest member of its software family: Razer Surround.

Razer Surround is a state-of-the-art audio engine that provides 7.1 virtual surround sound with any stereo headphones. The current generation of virtual surround technology often provides inaccurate listening experiences because individuals perceive sound differently based on their distinct ear sizes and shapes. As such, virtual surround sound traditionally falls short compared to discrete surround sound setups.

With the patent-pending Razer Surround audio engine, users have the option to calibrate their personal surround sound settings through a series of listening tests to match their preferences, giving them far superior positional sound over traditional virtual solutions. Razer Surround gives gamers a truly individualized 7.1 surround sound and attuned 3D audio experience, allowing them to acoustically pinpoint exact locations of opponents in game, providing "the unfair advantage" in gameplay.

Razer Surround is available as a complementary software add-on, integrated within Razer's Synapse 2.0 application, offering virtual 7.1 surround sound and storing individual audio signatures in the cloud. These settings can be accessed anytime and will automatically update new systems to previous calibrated settings.

In recognition of the support that the gaming community gives Razer, and in solidarity with its trade partners in gaming, Razer has waived the US$19.99 price for Razer Surround through December 2013, so that people who sign-up during this period will get a free copy of the program. During this timeframe, users will also have the option to make a donation of any amount to Child's Play (http://www.childsplaycharity.org) after their download start.  Everyone signing-up from Jan. 1, 2014, onward, will pay the full price of $19.99.

While the donations to Child's Play are purely voluntary and users can choose to download Razer Surround for free, Razer hopes that through this initiative users can together with Razer help children in hospitals around the world enjoy games like we do.

Child's Play's stated mission is "... to improve the lives of children in hospitals around the world through the kindness and generosity of the video game industry and the power of play." As of the date of this release, the philanthropy had raised more than US$5 million in contributions.

"With the individual calibration of Razer Surround, we're setting a new standard in 7.1 virtual surround sound," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "We're a big believer of giving back to our fans and the gaming community, and making Razer Surround available free with a donation to Child's Play in 2013 is a testament of our commitment to giving back to current and future gamers of the world."

About Razer Surround

Razer Surround gives gamers an enhanced virtual 7.1 channel surround sound experience with any stereo headphones.

Using state-of-the-art technology, the surround sound algorithms powering Razer Surround creates an unbelievably accurate surround sound environment and allows gamers to calibrate positional sound to match their own unique preferences. This level of calibration allows Razer Surround to provide an incredible level of precision in-game, allowing gamers to have the unfair advantage.

Features:

    --  Calibrate to your individual preferences
    --  Pre-configured calibrations for all Razer Audio products
    --  Bass boost - For a thundering bass
    --  Sound normalization - Reduce loudness variation
    --  Voice clarity - For crystal clear incoming voice communication
    --  Voice level - Adjust the level of incoming voice communication
    --  Custom & 11 pre-set equalizer settings
    --  Works with any stereo headset/headphones
Operating Systems Support:

    --  Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
    --  Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter / Home Basic / Home
        Premium / Professional / Ultimate
    --  Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter / Home Basic / Home
        Premium / Professional / Ultimate
System Requirements:

    --  100 MB of free hard disc space
    --  Razer Synapse 2.0 registration (requiring a valid e-mail), software
        download, license acceptance, and internet connection needed to activate
        full features of product and for software updates. After activation,
        full features are available in optional offline mode.
Availability:

Worldwide - Available Now

Price:

Signup in 2013 - Free
Signup 1 Jan. 2014 and later - 19.99 USD

For more information about the Razer Surround, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/surround.

About the Razer Group:

Razer(TM) is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe.  Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)

For more information, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/.

Press Contacts

United States
Kevin Scarpati
Kevin.Scarpati@razerzone.com

Canada/Latin America
Stefanie Vallas
Stefanie.vallas@razerzone.com

Europe/Africa
Henrike Rohloff
Henrike.rohloff@razerzone.com

Asia Pacific
Jarieul Wong
Jarieul.Wong@razerzone.com

China
Chris Chen
Chris.Chen@razerzone.com

Global
Alain Mazer
Alain.Mazer@razerzone.com

Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)

SOURCE  Razer

Razer

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Mobile Deluxe Launches Classic Casino-Style 3-Reel Slots Deluxe for Premium iOS Gameplay

Free-to-Play Slots for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Offers Original Gameplay

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Deluxe, publisher of top free games Solitaire Deluxe® and Big Win Slots(TM), today announced the launch of 3-Reel Slots Deluxe for iOS, a free-to-play premium app that delivers the excitement of casino slot machine play anytime, anywhere. The new game is designed for players who appreciate the elegant simplicity of traditional three-reel slot machines.

"3-Reel Slots Deluxe has the look and feel of a classic slot machine," said Josh Hartwell, the company's CEO. "Most slot machine games on the market now put players in video and animation elements. However, our player research tells us that many slots enthusiasts prefer a more straightforward approach that delivers a traditional slot machine experience, with casino-style VIP treatment and clear, linear goals to unlock new machines. We designed 3-Reel Slots Deluxe for players who prefer simpler, more traditional gameplay."

With 3-Reel Slots Deluxe, players receive free coins every four hours and a chance to hit jackpots as they test their luck with each spin. Players can also purchase coins and premium content, including new themes and access to high-limit slot machines. The company is currently developing Android and Amazon versions of the app, which will launch later this year.

3-Reel Slots Deluxe is the latest app from Mobile Deluxe, an industry pioneer that has been developing mobile games since 2003. Transitioning to a free-to-play business model in 2011, Mobile Deluxe has launched some of the most popular apps available: more than six million users worldwide have downloaded the company's Solitaire Deluxe® app. 

To learn more about Mobile Deluxe and view the company's entire line of mobile games, please visit http://www.mobiledeluxe.com.       

About Mobile Deluxe:
Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Mobile Deluxe publishes free-to-play casual games that emphasize premium quality and fun gameplay. Founded in 2003 as GOSUB 60, Inc., the independent company has developed several top-selling mobile games such as Big Win Slots(TM), Solitaire Deluxe®, Sudoku Deluxe®, The Game is Afoot, Curious George® Monkey Fun, and Toy Story 3: Operation Camouflage.

Besides making games, Mobile Deluxe is also a thought-leader in the industry and contributes content through a community blog.

SOURCE  Mobile Deluxe

Mobile Deluxe

CONTACT: Jonathan Gluskin, SS|PR, 847-415-9319, jgluskin@sspr.com

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

TrackingPoint Announces It Will Expand Smart Rifle Product Line: Seeks Crowdsourced Input

Inventor of Precision Guided Lock-and-Launch Targeting Technology Announces Crowdsourcing Page on Shotmade.com; Feedback Received Until July 30

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TrackingPoint(TM), creator of the world's first Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) system, today announced the debut of a crowdsourcing campaign for the next phase in its landmark product development efforts. Beginning today and running through July 30, the public is invited to visit the input page on TrackingPoint's product website to offer their opinions on the type and attributes of the next firearm that should be produced with TrackingPoint technology. Due to the extremely high demand for the platform, TrackingPoint currently has a waiting list for existing systems with deliveries scheduled into 2014.

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TrackingPoint's initial offerings include .338 Lapua Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum bolt action rifles. According to Jason Schauble, TrackingPoint chief executive officer, seeking crowdsourced input from hunters and other gun owners is a natural move, given his company's applied technology orientation.

"TrackingPoint is a technology company, first and foremost. As such, we believe in using tech tools to stay in touch with our customer base, generate feedback to make our products better, and help us decide what to do next," Schauble said. "The public is showing overwhelming interest in us as a leader in the next era of firearms, so it was an easy decision to solicit their input directly in this way."

TrackingPoint's PGF system is changing real-world marksmanship by enabling a shooter to track and hit moving targets at extreme ranges, and enabling mastery within minutes. The shooter first "tags" the target by pressing a tag button; once pressed, he sees a red dot in his heads-up display that persists on the target, regardless of relative movement. The system immediately calculates an exact firing solution factoring in range, wind (manual input), target velocity, shot angle, rifle cant, temperature, barometric pressure and other factors.

Once calculations are complete, the shooter sees a blue X in his display. The shooter arms the system by squeezing and holding the guided trigger, at which time the X turns red. When the shooter aligns the red dot, which represents what he wants to shoot, with the red X, which represents what he has to do to make that shot given all of the variables (updated 54 times per second), the system will fire. The shooter is always in control and can abandon the shot at any time by releasing the trigger and pressing the tag button to clear the tag.

The core of the smart rifle is a ballistic computer that calculates a specific ballistic solution based on a profile of the rifle and ammunition. It's possible for TrackingPoint to develop a ballistic solution for any rifle platform; by integrating a Guided Trigger and Networked Tracking Scope, any rifle can become a Precision Guided Firearm.

To vote on the Shotmade.com/future crowdsourcing page, visitors start by choosing either a bolt-action or semi-auto platform. Under each platform, a number of popular calibers are offered: .243 WIN, 5.56 NATO, 300 BLK, 6.5 mm, .270 WIN, .308 WIN, .30-06, .25-06 REM, 7mm REM, and 375 H&H. The most popular choices will make their debut as TrackingPoint expands its offerings.

Giveaways will be awarded for every hundredth response submitted on the Shotmade.com crowdsourcing page through the end of July.

About TrackingPoint
TrackingPoint is an Austin, Texas-based applied technology company that created the first Precision Guided Firearm, a revolutionary new long-range shooting system that puts jet fighter lock-and-launch technology in a rifle, enabling anyone to accurately hit targets at extended ranges. http://www.tracking-point.com

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TrackingPoint

CONTACT: Kellie Connors, SS|PR, 609.750.1027, kconnors@sspr.com

Web Site: http://www.tracking-point.com

Givex Launches Turnkey Online Gift Card Registry

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, a global technology
company which powers gift cards, omni-channel loyalty and cloud-based
POS solutionsacross 50 countries, announced today at the 2013 Hospitality Industry
Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC), the launch of their Gift
Card Registry.

The Givex Gift Card Registry combines the convenience of a traditional
gift registry with the freedom of choice inherent to gift cards.
Instead of registering for specific products far in advance, a process
which can be stressful for consumers and complex to manage for
non-retail businesses, customers invite friends and family to
contribute money to a special e-gift card, which they can then spend as
they wish on the business's products and services.

"We're very excited to offer this service," says Amanda French, VP
Partner & Client Development, Givex; exhibiting at HITEC booth #707.
"As the solution is designed around leveraging the flexibility of gift
cards, it's completely turnkey and enables any business to offer
registries for many major occasions, from honeymoons and anniversaries,
to births and graduations."

Givex creates a custom-skinned online portal for each merchant where
customers can setup their registries. Customers can customize their
registry page, upload their own image and even personalize automatic
thank-you messages. Givex includes an online payment module to make it
convenient for friends and family to make a contribution by credit
card.

The Givex Gift Card Registry is a full-featured addition to any Givex
gift card program.

About Givex

Givex is a global technology company powering gift cards, omni-channel
loyalty and cloud-based POS solutions. Our core distinction is taking
on the tough task of managing all aspects of the transaction to ensure
companies can deliver maximum customer satisfaction. More than just
digital marketing, the Givex platform is integrated with over 450 POS
providers and helps build deeper customer relationships using smarter
transactions. Givex allows companies to gain valuable insights from
real-time transaction history, build sophisticated databases of
customer information, and drive further transactions and spending.

SOURCE  Givex

Givex

CONTACT: At Givex: Bryan Wang
Givex
Director of Marketing
bryan.wang@givex.com
877.478.7733 ext. 309 At HITEC 2013: Amanda French
Givex
VP Partner & Client Development
Amanda.french@givex.com
Booth #707

New DAQami software

Easy-to-Use Software to Acquire, View, and Log Data

NORTON, Mass., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Measurement Computing Corporation, the value leader in data acquisition, today announced the pre-release of DAQami out-of-the-box software which allows users of MCC DAQ hardware to acquire, view, and log data quickly and easily. The fully tested, pre-release version is available as a free download from the MCC website.

DAQami can acquire sensor data in volts and degrees, as well as custom units with linear scaling. Channels can be viewed on any combination of scalar, strip, and block displays. Once data is acquired and logged, DAQami can be used to review the saved data file.

The DAQami user interface is very flexible and provides the ability to customize display size and location, zoom factor, and channel/trace colors. Users can configure MCC DAQ hardware within the application, selecting sam­pling rate, start and stop triggers, and sample count.

With its intuitive and easy-to-use functionality, DAQami lets users configure hardware, customize the data display, and begin taking data in minutes.

DAQami Highlights:

    --  Out-of-the-box software to acquire, view, and log data
    --  Configure device, channel, and acquisition options and save
        configuration to file
    --  View analog input or temperature data on any combination of scalar,
        strip, and block displays
    --  Customize display size and location, zoom factor, and channel/trace
        colors
    --  Simulated device capability available for testing different
        configurations
    --  Support for Microsoft® Windows( )8/7/Vista®/XP
DAQami currently supports over a dozen MCC hardware devices including the $99, 100 kS/sec, USB-201 DAQ device. Support for all MCC USB DAQ devices is planned.

DAQami v 0.9 pre-release is available as a free download for a limited time. To enhance evaluation, a simulated MCC DAQ device is included, allowing users to evaluate the software without first investing in the hardware.

For complete information on DAQami including how to download and a list of supported USB DAQ devices, visit: http://www.mccdaq.com/DAQami

About Measurement Computing

Measurement Computing is the market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of value-priced data acquisition hardware, and test and measurement software solutions for both programmers and non-programmers. More information about Measurement Computing is available on the Web at http://www.mccdaq.com.

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Contact: Dan Mandill

Marketing Specialist

+1 508-946-5100 x219
dan.mandill@mccdaq.com

SOURCE  Measurement Computing Corporation

Measurement Computing Corporation

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

Tektronix to Adopt IBM's 9HP SiGe Technology in Next Generation 70GHz Oscilloscopes

New Performance Oscilloscope Series will Also Offer Improved Signal Fidelity to Power High End Test Applications

BEAVERTON, Ore., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced that its next generation of high performance real-time oscilloscopes will incorporate IBM's latest 9HP silicon-germanium (SiGe) chip-making process. This fifth generation of IBM's semiconductor technology along with other advances such as patent pending Asynchronous Time Interleaving announced previously will result in oscilloscopes with bandwidth capability of 70 GHz and improvements in signal fidelity.

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Operating at speeds up to 350 GHz, 9HP is the first SiGe technology in the industry featuring the density of 90nm BiCMOS and delivers higher performance, lower power and higher levels of integration than current 180nm or 130nm SiGe offerings. Tektronix has been a long-time adopter of SiGe, using it to consistently deliver the best performing and most accurate oscilloscopes in the industry.

The next generation of performance oscilloscopes from Tektronix is due for availability in 2014. With real-time bandwidth of 70 GHz, and the potential for more in future iterations, the new oscilloscope platform will deliver the performance and signal fidelity needed for applications such as 400 Gbps and 1 Tbps optical communications and fourth generation serial data communications. This level of advancement in oscilloscope technology is a direct result of Tektronix's commitment to innovation and one the industry's highest levels of R&D investment year over year.

"By extending our long-standing relationship with technology leader IBM, Tektronix is continuing to push the envelope on what can be achieved in high-fidelity, high-speed data acquisition systems. Early adoption of 9HP has allowed our engineers to explore innovative architectures and performance thresholds once thought unattainable," said Kevin Ilcisin, chief technology officer, Tektronix. "The advanced 9HP SiGe BiCMOS technology provides the faster switching speeds, high integration levels, and low noise our next generation of performance instrumentation requires to meet customer requirements."

Improving Signal to Noise

In addition to leveraging the advances made possible by 9HP, Tektronix' forthcoming oscilloscopes will benefit from the use of Asynchronous Time Interleaving technology to improve signal-to-noise ratio beyond the frequency interleaving approach in use by some vendors today. In traditional frequency interleaving, each analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in the signal acquisition system only sees part of the input spectrum. With Asynchronous Time Interleaving, all ADCs see the full spectrum with full signal path symmetry. This offers the performance gains available from interleaved architectures but without the same impact to signal fidelity. To learn more, download the new white paper "Techniques for Extending Real-Time Oscilloscope Bandwidth."

Investment Protection

Over the past decade, Tektronix has consistently anticipated the proper levels of bandwidth support for the leading serial standards, and is an active participant in such bodies as the IEEE Society, PCI-SIG, SATA-IO and USDB-IF. The Tektronix Performance Oscilloscope Investment Protection Program provides customers with a cost-effective migration path to higher-performance oscilloscopes as their needs evolve. If interested, customers should contact their Tektronix Account Manager to discuss future migration plans.

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.

SOURCE  Tektronix, Inc.

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

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

Tektronix Adds Industry's First Test Solution for New 10 Gbps SuperSpeed USB

Also Rolls out New Debug, Automated Test Tools to Help Reduce Time to Market for USB 3.0 Products

BEAVERTON, Ore., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced a series of enhancements to its USB 3.0  test solutions including an industry first transmitter test solution for the SuperSpeedPlus 10 Gb/s specification. Other enhancements include a new USB 3.0 oscilloscope-based layered decode capability and an enhanced automated solution for SuperSpeed USB transmitter testing that improves test throughput by up to 60%.

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With the faster data rates for USB 3.0 come new test challenges, most notably major increases in channel loss and reduction in signal to noise ratio as well as more complex link training and timing requirements that must be verified. As design margins shrink, it's more important than ever to have an accurate and standard specific measurement system available. All of these needs are fully met by the Tektronix SuperSpeedPlus USB test solution (option SSP).

"Just as important industry standards such as USB 3.0 evolve over time, it's critical that our test and measurement tools evolve as well," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "The latest enhancements to our USB solutions enable engineers to verify compliance to the latest versions of the USB specification, seamlessly decode bus operation speeding debug efforts, and dramatically reduce test times while conducting automated compliance tests."

With tighter time constraints and more design complexity engineers need flexible tools that work across multiple layers of a bus to find problems faster. Tektronix USB 3.0 decode software simplifies debug with protocol-specific triggering, easy to use search and navigation, and multi-layer decode. This allows the user to easily navigate through the protocol stack, fully time correlated with the analog waveform on the same screen.

The new TekExpress USB automation software (Opt USB-TX) leverages Tektronix' years of USB compliance test expertise and at the same time incorporates a new software architecture that provides significantly improved performance. Customers will see improvements in test times of about 60 percent. For example, previously USB 3.0 Tx tests completed in 12 minutes, but now with the new TekExpress software testing completes in five minutes

"With over half a billion SuperSpeed USB  products expected to be shipped by end of 2013, USB continues to be a leading interconnect for host and peripheral communication," said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO. "The support of leading test and measurement equipment providers such as Tektronix is critical to ensuring that our member companies are able to quickly bring certified USB 3.0 products and solutions to market."

Pricing & Availability
The new TekExpress USB 3.0 transmitter test software (Option USB-TX) and SuperSpeedPlus USB transmitter test software (Option SSP) will both be available for download on http://www.tek.com in July( )2013.

The new SuperSpeedPlus transmitter test software (Option SSP) will be available for download on http://www.tek.com  in late July 2013.

The USB 3.0 decode will be a free upgrade for customers with a DPO/DSA/MSO70000 Series Oscilloscope with option SR-USB  which will be available in July 2013.

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.

SOURCE  Tektronix

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Tektronix

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

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

CTERA Networks Announces Next Generation Cloud Storage Platform for Enterprises and Service Providers

Industry's Only Unified Cloud Platform with Built-in File Sync and Share, Hybrid Backup and Cloud Storage Gateways

PETACH TIKVA, Israel and PALO ALTO, Calif., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CTERA Networks, the leader in cloud storage enablement, today announced version 4.0 of its cloud storage platform, including new file sync and share, mobile security, and cloud storage SLA capabilities. The CTERA platform is a combination of cloud-side management software and on-premises cloud storage gateways and end point agents, which enables enterprises and service providers to deliver scalable cloud storage services, using underlying storage infrastructure from the likes of EMC, IBM and AWS.

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ClickToTweet: @CTERA announces v4.0 industry's only unified #cloudstorage platform with secure #filesync #backup & cloud storage gateways

CTERA version 4.0 adds many new features across the CTERA application suite, with emphasis on a unified client for enterprise-class file sync and share and backup, plus secure mobile collaboration. With the new release, CTERA now offers per-tenant SLA policies that control in which storage bucket their data is stored, wider platform support for backup of virtual servers, and expanded scalability to hundreds of thousands of users.

"CTERA has been unique in the breadth of cloud storage applications it offers and its platform's ability to handle large-scale deployments," said Simon Robinson, vice president at 451 Research. "The new release expands the company's footprint in enterprise file sync and share applications, while deepening its roots as a cloud storage enabler."

File sync and share has received much attention in the past year, but enterprises wishing to deploy their own internal service face significant challenges. In a recent research note on Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS), Gartner recommends that enterprises make on-premises integration, collaboration, mobility and security features key buying criteria for choosing private EFSS vendors, and select an EFSS solution that is flexible enough to operate in a physical or virtualized infrastructure, as well as within public cloud facilities.[1]

CTERA addresses the need for EFSS that is fully under the control of corporate IT, allowing enterprises and service providers to choose where their data is stored and secure it with private encryption keys, while leveraging their existing storage infrastructure or their public cloud storage instances.

Key features of the new platform release include:

    --  Team Collaboration: Plan-based control over user privileges to create
        and use team workspaces, derived from Active Directory groups. Corporate
        IT can thus restrict file sharing in a scalable, transparent manner.
    --  Mobile Security Policy: Remote wipe and "sandboxing" of synchronized
        files on the device, supporting Apple iOS and Android devices, with
        Windows Phone 8 planned soon.
    --  Cloud Storage SLAs: Differential service levels by storage pool,
        enabling customers to differentiate their offerings to end-users based
        on storage infrastructure features, such as redundancy, performance or
        uptime guarantee.
    --  Enhanced Scalability: Supporting multiple database servers for customer
        instances in the cloud, making it possible to scale out a CTERA-based
        service to multiple customers with hundreds of thousands of connected
        gateways and end-points.
    --  Microsoft Hyper-V Backup: Hypervisor-level backup that allows fast
        backup, replication and recovery of VMs on Hyper-V servers.
    --  Microsoft SharePoint Backup: Application-aware backup and recovery of
        SharePoint servers. This is added to Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server and
        Active Directory backup, already supported by CTERA.
    --  Active Directory Integration: Full integration with corporate Active
        Directory and LDAP for user authentication and single sign-on (SSO).
        This includes support for complex tree and forest topologies, as well as
        Kerberos authentication protocols.
"CTERA pioneered the cloud storage gateway, and was the first to introduce a fully-integrated solution for backup and file sync last year," said Liran Eshel, CEO of CTERA. "With this new release CTERA continues to execute on its vision of a cloud storage platform that combines all the must-have cloud storage applications under a unified platform that is infrastructure-agnostic."

CTERA's customers include some of the world's largest financial institutions, government agencies, pharmaceutical and utility companies. Leading service providers including Telefonica, Swisscom and Orange (France Telecom) have partnered with CTERA to deliver private-label cloud storage services to business customers. Some deployments span tens of thousands of connected appliances and hundreds of thousands of end-users. The company has experienced 500 percent year-on-year revenue growth in both 2012 and 2011.

The new capabilities are available in version 4.0 of CTERA's cloud storage platform, currently deployed with early availability customers and planned for general availability in the next quarter.

Supporting quotes:

    --  Eric Fletcher, VP Marketing Ricoh Canada:"Leveraging our investment in a
        Canadian-based infrastructure and developing a portfolio of cloud
        solutions relevant to the Canadian marketplace, we have partnered with
        CTERA to launch RCloud Services: Backup & Recovery.  As a premier
        managed service provider, we found the enterprise-grade security
        features and private branding capabilities invaluable in delivering a
        service that our customers can rely on."

    --  Marco Lanza, CIO of the Angelini Group, a multinational pharmaceutical
        conglomerate:"We chose CTERA for its tight integration with our
        infrastructure and its ability to provide a truly secure and completely
        private solution. Alternatives we looked at all fell short when it came
        to keeping all data and metadata in-house, maintaining control over
        encryption keys, and integrating with our Active Directory - CTERA was
        the only solution to tick all the boxes."

    --  Stoned Elipot, CIO of Universite Paris Diderot:"We needed a way to
        securely share files among our faculty for our researcher community,
        some of whom are constantly roaming worldwide. CTERA provided us with an
        easy way to set up a private file sync and share environment with team
        collaboration capabilities and most importantly, complete control over
        data security and encryption. This allows us to offer our users a
        secure, efficient alternative to public, consumer-grade applications."
About CTERA Networks
CTERA Networks is the leader in cloud storage enablement, revolutionizing storage, data protection and collaboration for enterprises and SMBs. CTERA's platform combines secure cloud storage services with on-premises appliances and managed agents over infrastructure of choice. CTERA pioneered the cloud storage gateway concept, with tens of thousands of units deployed, and its scalable cloud service delivery platform is used by leading service providers and enterprises, on the public or private cloud infrastructure of their choice. For more information, visit http://www.ctera.com. Follow CTERA on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CTERA

[1] Gartner Research, 'Use These Best Practices to Deploy a Private Enterprise-Class File Sync and Share Service', Gene Ruth, Arun Chandrasekaran, 26 March 2013.

SOURCE  CTERA Networks

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CONTACT: Nathan Beers, Schwartz MSL for CTERA Networks, 415-512-0770, ctera@schwartzcomm.com

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

LeapFrog Announces Ultimate Learning Tablet For Kids, LeapPad(TM) Ultra

Designed just for kids, the new must-have LeapPad Ultra is the only children's tablet with an integrated kid-safe web browser and a learning library of 800+ educator-approved games, apps and more

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrogEnterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF), the leader in children's learning tablets, today announced the launch of the ultimate kids' learning tablet, LeapPad Ultra. The new LeapPad Ultra is kid-tough and works with LeapFrog's unique library of more than 800 life-changing content experiences designed or approved by LeapFrog's learning experts. LeapPad Ultra is kid-ready right out of the box with LeapSearch(TM) by Zui(TM), a proprietary kid-safe web browser that parents can trust. Unique to LeapPad Ultra, the seven-inch DUO TECH(TM) high-resolution screen is designed to help children learn to write using a stylus while supporting interactive touch experiences. Additionally, LeapPad Ultra features a sleek new look, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, and front and back cameras and video recorders plus 8 GB of storage for photos, apps, videos and more.

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"For the past two years, our LeapPads have been the best-selling learning tablets(1) for children across many countries and have won more than 25 prestigious awards, including the TIA's Educational Toy of the Year awards and 2013 People's Choice award," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "When parents select a tablet for their child, one of the key criteria is the availability of a wide variety of fun and engaging learning content. LeapFrog's educational content library of more than 800 games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more has won numerous awards from parents, teachers and industry experts, and our cartridge content was the #1 selling toy at retail in the U.S. last year(2)."

"LeapPad Ultra has been designed to offer a safe and age-appropriate experience vetted by LeapFrog's in-house learning experts," continues Barbour. "Children can explore and play on their own while parents feel confident that their children are learning and engaging in a kid-safe environment with games, activities, videos and more designed just for them. With more features, including Wi-Fi with a kid-safe browser, we believe that LeapPad Ultra will be the top item on children's wish lists this year." 

Everything Moms Want and Everything Kids Love

With new intuitive parental tools including a four-digit security code, parents are in control of what their child is able to access, while the Wi-Fi allows them to directly sync content to their child's LeapPad Ultra. Parents can easily browse, purchase and download apps from LeapFrog's library of world-class learning games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more.

With LeapPad Ultra, LeapFrog is launching LeapSearch powered by Zui, a secure and proprietary browser that lets children access and explore content they love in a closed environment that is easy to navigate. Children can use LeapSearch on their LeapPad Ultra to browse videos, images and sites from the web that have been reviewed and approved by LeapFrog's highly-experienced team of learning experts as kid-appropriate.

LeapPad Ultra also offers kid-safe peer-to-peer play across devices, when two or more LeapPad Ultra tablets connect locally. In Pet Pad Party, one of the new apps with this feature, children can communicate and play with their friends and siblings in a kid-safe environment with their own personalized pet avatars.

LeapPad Ultra comes with extensive free content: a music player with ten LeapFrog Learning Songs, Art Studio Ultra and Photo Fun Ultra apps, the newly improved popular Pet Pad app, the Pet Chat app, a Utility suite with calculator, notepad, calendar, voice memo and clock with stopwatch, as well as choice of an additional download from the LeapFrog App Center.

World-Class Learning Library

The LeapPad Ultra content library features more than 800 world-class games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more that have been designed or approved by LeapFrog's learning experts. This robust library is a combination of LeapFrog's top-quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment, and is built against a proprietary curriculum of 2,600 skills across math, reading, science, creativity and more. This year LeapFrog is launching many new exciting games with children's favorite characters, from Disney-Pixar's Monsters University to Sesame Street and Disney Jr.'s Doc McStuffins, in addition to new original LeapFrog properties such as the Get Ready for Kindergarten app series. LeapPad Ultra's library of world-class experiences offers children with unique personalized learning content.

Personalized Learning for Children

"Every child learns at a different pace which is why it is so important for children to receive personalized instruction in addition to what they receive in the classroom," said Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos, leader of LeapFrog's Learning Team. "LeapFrog designs content to offer personalized instruction with profile-based curriculum starting points, auto-leveling, innovative hints and prompts, and milestones that provide children with the most appropriate experiences while keeping them engaged and having fun. Whether they are immersed in peer-to-peer play or exploring a create-your-own-adventure app, our content delivers life-changing learning experiences to support future academic and life success."

With a content library of more than 800 titles, a kid-safe LeapSearch web browser that offers children the ability to securely explore the internet, and a seven inch DUO TECH high-resolution touchscreen, LeapPad Ultra is the ultimate learning tablet for children.

Availability

LeapPad Ultra will be sold at MSRP $149.99 and is recommended for children 4 to 9 years old. Downloadable apps are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. LeapPad Ultra will be available for pre-sale at leapfrog.com and at major online retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland beginning July 17 and available at major retail locations early August. LeapPad Ultra will also be available in select countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later in the fall.

For more information, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/LeapPadUltra.

About LeapFrog

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys.  The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers product recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success.  LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms.  LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more at http://www.leapfrog.com.   

TM & © 2013 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Media Contacts:

    Monica Ma                                       Kathryn Green

    LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.                      LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

    510-596-3437                                    510-596-3405

    mma@leapfrog.com                                kgreen@leapfrog.com
(1) U.S. Source: #1 Kids' Learning Tablet based on The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service; Preschool Electronic Learning, Kids Learning Tablet brands as defined by LeapFrog in dollars, annual 2012.

(2) U.S. Source: LeapFrog Explorer Software Assortment was the #1 Toy in the U.S. based on The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service as defined in dollars, annual 2012.

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ClickSoftware Announces Six of Its Enterprise Apps Are SAP-Certified Mobile Apps

Apps Deliver High-Quality Service to Customers and Optimize Workforce Productivity and Connectivity in the Field Through Interoperability with SAP® Solutions

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. [http://www.clicksoftware.com ] (NasdaqGS: CKSW), the
leading provider of automated mobile workforce management and optimization solutions for
the service industry, today announced that six of its enterprise-level business apps are
now SAP-certified mobile apps. These packaged apps, built on the SAP(R) Mobile Platform,
are designed to support users working in any kind of environment, offline and online, with
rich features and full accessibility to back-office systems.

    A member of the SAP Mobile Apps partner program
[http://www.sapmobileappspartnercenter.com ], ClickSoftware developed these apps leveraging
tools and resources from SAP, including the SAP Mobile Platform for application
development. The SAP Mobile Apps partner program supports partners across the entire
lifecycle, from enablement and developing solutions to going to market. The program offers
a comprehensive set of enablement tools, access to required developer licenses, and
support to help partners quickly and efficiently develop, market, and sell mobile apps via
the SAP Store that meet the needs of customers.

    Also available within the program is SAP certification for mobile apps, which signals
to customers the quality of the packaged mobile app from the device to the
back-end-integration level. The SAP Integration and Certification Center (SAP ICC) has
certified that the following six apps from ClickSoftware are SAP-certified mobile apps:
Action Items view, Delay Assignment Button, Field Service Package, Google Map View,
Related Assignments and Safety Procedure.

    Business mobility solutions must be able to drive teams forward in the field.
ClickSoftware's mobility offerings feature a strong infrastructure that easily extends to
support a growing number of employees, and a flexible platform that can be easily changed
and adapted to the real-time needs in the field.

    "We are delighted to announce the successful achievement of SAP certification," said
Gil Bouhnick, Associate Vice President of Mobile Solutions at ClickSoftware.
"ClickSoftware's ability to understand the business needs of mobile workers and create a
real-time, end-to-end solution leverages the benefits provided by SAP solutions and will
prove highly beneficial to current and future customer engagements."

    ClickSoftware's solutions, now SAP-certified mobile apps, offer the following
benefits:

       
        - HTML5-based, which allows users to run them everywhere on any technology
        - Device agnostic and can be used on any mobile device
        - Full offline capabilities allow users to work without connectivity or
          synchronicity issues
        - Rich functionality that provides integrated business functionality with no
          coding or development required
        - Highly scalable for any type and size of organization

    The six SAP-certified mobile apps from ClickSoftware contain a rich and growing set of
features which may be added for a specific function such as capturing a customer's
signature or locating a nearby co-worker. Apps may also incorporate a series of steps
within a single workflow, such as completing a work report. Beyond that, any app can be
combined with other apps with the plug-and-play compatibility to ClickSoftware's mobility
offering.

    Find more information about ClickSoftware's SAP-certified mobile apps on SAP Store
[https://store.sap.com/sap/cpa/ui/resources/store/html/Search.html?pcntry=US&sap-language=EN&catID=&searchText=clickmobile&facetVal=&facetCode=&_cp_id=id-1356348778136-0 ]
(https://store.sap.com).

    About ClickSoftware

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

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

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

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

          SAP and all SAP logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in

                         Germany and in several other countries.

          All other product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of

                                 their respective owners.

       
        For more information, please contact:

        Kristin Amico
        ClickSoftware
        +1-781-272-5903 ext. 2364
        kristin.amico@clicksoftware.com

        Brenna Hagy
        Schwartz MSL
        +1-781-684-0770
        clicksoftware@schwartzmsl.com

ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd

Range Networks and Rhizomatica Bring Global Communication to Oaxaca

Indigenous Mexican Community Provided Cellular Access for the First-Time

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Range Networks, the leading provider of American-made commercial open source cellular systems, today announced a partnership with Rhizomatica, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase access to mobile telecommunications for those without affordable coverage, or any coverage at all. The collaboration between Range Networks and Rhizomatica provides a rural community outside of Oaxaca, Mexico with their own cellular network.

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NEWS FACTS:

    --  Developing countries underserved: According to the ITU, the official
        source for global Information and Communications Technology statistics,
        more than 18 million individuals do not have access to cellular network
        service across Mexico.
    --  First community-owned and operated GSM network: Through its efforts to
        educate communities across the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, Rhizomatica has
        deployed the first independent GSM (cell phone) network.
    --  Local and global voice and SMS service: Covering a village of
        approximately 2500 residents, where traditional cellular service was
        previously non-existent, the network is now serving over 450 residents
        who are able to make local and global calls and send text messages.
        Today, the community has its own cellular infrastructure, including
        billing and management of the network on their own.
    --  Reduced complexity: Range Networks open source software, in conjunction
        with its 5150 base station, operates as a self-contained network
        replacing the need for traditional core network infrastructure and
        associated costs for equipment, power and maintenance. Because this
        particular deployment does not need to perform roaming, the network
        functions as MSC, VLR and HLR and can be expanded to multiple sites as
        demand grows.
    --  Minimal usage costs: Residents can now make local calls for a flat fee
        of $1.20 per user, per month and global calls for $0.02 per minute.
SUPPORTING QUOTES:

Peter Bloom, coordinator, Rhizomatica, said: "OpenBTS and Range Networks have single-handedly made community-based mobile service a reality. Through our partnership we've successfully created an economically viable network that will have long-term benefits for this community."

Keyla, village resident and cellular subscriber, said: "It's really a huge step that an indigenous community in the middle of the mountains now has cellular phone service. Now we are seeing that it is possible for anyone with a mobile phone to access the service and at a very low cost. We see endless possibilities for expanding the network, saving our residents and their families a significant amount of money as they communicate with family and friends around the world."

David Burgess, CEO, Range Networks, co-inventor of the OpenBTS Project, said: "It's always been our mission to provide affordable and reliable cellular service to rural communities around the world.  Our work with Rhizomatica is one more success story that proves cellular access in remote regions is not only possible, but also profitable for providers who may be reluctant to enter these markets."

SUPPORTING RESOURCES:
OpenBTS Project - http://openbts.org

Rhizomatica Group- http://rhizomatica.org
Rhizomatica Deployment Video - https://vimeo.com/63170627

ITU Telecom - http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Statistics/Pages/stat/default.aspx

About Range Networks

Range Networks is the future of cellular networks. Founded by the inventors of OpenBTS, the Company provides the only commercial open source cellular system. Range Networks' products are made in the U.S.A., and are simple to deploy and manage at a fraction of the cost of alternative solutions. Based on open standards, Range Networks provides connectivity to existing 2G/3G and 4G networks to rural communities, remote outposts and emergency crews. Additional information is available at: http://www.rangenetworks.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kim Dearborn

Nadel Phelan, Inc.

+1-831-440-2407
kim.dearborn@nadelphelan.com

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Next-Gen Styling Tool Creates Luscious Curls in Seconds

Unique Spinning Action Effortlessly Styles Your Hair Without Damaging It

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding the perfect hair style for every occasion, from a night out on the town to a big business meeting is essential; but, blow drying and curling can be time consuming and damage hair.  For women looking to achieve a chic look in half the time, Air Curler(TM) is a revolutionary new styling tool that creates luscious curls in seconds.

Air Curler, ideal for most hair lengths and textures, is a blow dryer and curling iron in one that replaces the need for multiple styling tools.  Simply connect it to any standard hair dryer, place damp hair in Air Curler's chamber and move it up and down and style-dry your hair!  In just seconds, the spinning vortex creates voluminous and beautiful curls.

"We recognize that hair styling is important to most women but there are always complaints about how long it takes and how expensive and damaging some styling tools can be," says Steve Heroux, President of Hampton Direct, Inc.  "Air Curler is truly the next generation in hair styling tools. It's an easy solution that provides a faster, less damaging way for women to shape their hair."

Air Curler is the ideal for countless styling needs including weddings, proms, date night or to simply maximize your everyday look with gorgeous, healthy curls.  It can be purchased for $14.99 at http://www.aircurler.com and is available at most major retail stores.

About Hampton Direct

Hampton Direct, Inc. is a leading international importer and distributor of innovative consumer products that solve everyday problems. The company holds many patents for contemporary lifestyle inventions including the Wonder Hanger®, Twin Draft Guard®, Total Pillow®, InstaHang®, Furniture Fix® and others.  A direct response marketing company with a unique and visionary in-house product development and engineering team, Hampton also dominates in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle category, marketing such products as PajamaJeans®, Air Curler® and FaceMaster®, Suzanne Somers' number one beauty secret.  With offices in Woodland Hills, CA and Williston, VT, Hampton Direct markets its products on television, online and in more than 80,000 retail stores nationwide.

SOURCE  Hampton Direct, Inc.

Hampton Direct, Inc.

CONTACT: Lauren Eagan, (201)843-5600, laurene@rosica.com

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

OmniVision Announces Compact 8-Megapixel CameraChip(TM) Solution for Smartphones and Tablets

Low-Power OV8865 Features 1.4-Micron OmniBSI-2TM Pixel with Improved Dynamic Range and Reduced Dark Current

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV8865, a new low-power, high-performance 8-megapixel CameraChip(TM) sensor. Featuring an improved 1.4-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel, the OV8865 delivers best-in-class pixel performance in a smaller package and uses less power when compared to the previous-generation OV8835, making the OV8865 an ideal camera solution for new mobile devices, including advanced smartphones and tablets.

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"Reports are predicting that more than 1.8 billion smartphones and 250 million tablets will be produced annually by 2015[1], with the majority of this growth expected to come from developing markets like China and India. We are bringing to market the OV8865 at a time when manufacturers in these booming markets are looking for a cost-competitive camera solution for their slim and feature-rich devices with extended battery life," said Harish Iyer, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "The 8-megapixel OV8865 has been re-engineered from top to bottom. With an enhanced 1.4-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel, the OV8865 has improved camera performance and image quality when compared to our last generation 8-megapixel sensor, and offers smaller package-size and lower power consumption."

The OV8865 provides a number of performance improvements over the previous generation OV8835 CameraChip sensor. These improvements, including a 50 percent reduction in dark current and a five percent improvement in dynamic range, result in superior high- and low-light image capture. Additionally, the OV8865 consumes considerably less power when compared to the OV8835, achieving the sub-200 mW benchmark currently favored by many high-end mobile device manufacturers.

Utilizing OmniVision's advanced 1.4-micron OmniBSI-2(TM) pixel architecture, the 1/3.2-inch OV8865 supports an active array of 3264 x 2448 pixels (8-megapixel) operating at 30 frames per second (FPS) for high-speed photography. The sensor is also capable of capturing 1080p high definition (HD) video at 30 FPS or 720p HD video at 60 FPS with electronic image stabilization, at 100 percent horizontal field of view. The OV8865's 2 x 2 binning functionality with post-binning resampling filter minimizes spatial artifacts and removes image artifacts around sharp edges to deliver clean, crisp color images.

The OV8865 comes in a smaller footprint when compared to the OV8835, fitting into a thin 8.5 x 8.5 x 5 mm module. It is currently available for sampling and is expected to enter volume production in the fourth quarter of 2013.

About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

Safe-Harbor Language

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal, as well as anticipated timing of mass production, of the OV8865 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV8865, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. CameraChip(TM) and OmniBSI-2(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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[1] Source: TSR "1(st) Half 2012 CCD/CMOS Area Image Sensor Market Analysis" June 2012

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CONTACT: Media, Martijn Pierik, Impress Labs, 602.366.5599, martijn@impresslabs.com; Company, Scott Foster, OmniVision Technologies, 408.567.3077, sfoster@ovt.com; Investor Relations, Arnab Chanda, OmniVision Technologies, 408.653.3144, invest@ovt.com

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

Eye Tracking Tablet PC for Enterprise Customers - by SMI and Tablet Kiosk

TELTOW, Germany, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

   
SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) and TabletKiosk collaborate to produce
the Sahara EyeSlate(TM), the first Tablet PC for enterprise customers
with market-ready eye tracking integration

SensoMotoric Instruments GmbH (SMI) [http://www.smivision.com ] of
Germany, a global leader in eye-tracking technology for more than 20
years, is collaborating with Tablet Kiosk [http://www.tabletkiosk.com ],
a leading manufacturer of enterprise-grade Tablet PCs, to develop and
produce the first Tablet PC with market-ready eye tracking integration.
SMI`s leading remote eye tracking technology
[http://www.smivision.com/redoem ] was integrated seamlessly into
TabletKiosk`s new Sahara EyeSlate(TM) , allowing for contact free eye
control that does not require an external eye tracking module.

Watch Video
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TabletKiosk and SMI plan to market the Sahara EyeSlate(TM) both as an
augmentative /alternative communication device (AAC) and also as a
powerful Windows 7 and Windows 8 Tablet PC that can be controlled via
eye gaze, touch, voice or handwriting recognition in lieu of a physical
keyboard and mouse. Included with the system will be SMI's powerful Eye
Tracking Software Developer's Kit (SDK) so that developers can integrate
the Sahara EyeSlate(TM) Tablet PC's eye tracking functionality into their
existing software solutions. SMI`s remote eye tracking technology is
robust regardless of eye color or age of the user, it accommodates
eyeglasses and contact lenses and allows for a wide range of head
movements of the user.

"We are excited to partner with SMI to announce the Sahara EyeSlate(TM)
Tablet PC with eye tracking technology," said Martin Smekal, President
and CEO of TabletKiosk. "As a specialty hardware manufacturer,
TabletKiosk strives to align itself with cutting edge technology
partners like SMI to jointly create customized and purpose-based
hardware computing solutions."

Christian Villwock, Director of SMI's OEM Solutions Business: "The use
of eye tracking technology is gaining momentum in many application
fields ranging from AAC, gaming and medical screening to gaze
interaction in other industry and prosumer applications. We are proud to
work with TabletKiosk and are convinced that this new all-in-one tablet
PC provides tremendous customer value in many of these fields."

       
        About SensoMotoric Instruments GmbH (SMI): http://www.smivision.com
        Contact: SensoMotoric Instruments GmbH, Stefanie Gehrke, stefanie.gehrke@smi.de,
         +49(0)172-3808-537

        About TabletKiosk: http://www.tabletkiosk.com
        Contact: Tablet Kiosk, Gail Levy, Director of Marketing, gail@tabletkiosk.com

SensoMotoric Instruments GmbH

Direct-to-Slide Printer Now Offers High-Performance Ink Ribbons

TuffCoat 2 (TC2) Ribbons are now available for use with Primera's Signature Slide Printer

PLYMOUTH, Minn., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Specimen misidentification on slides can be a major risk in lab operations due to the difficulty of reading handwritten patient data or the use of difficult-to-apply xylene-resistant labels. That's why direct-to-slide printers such as Primera's Signature Slide Printer have recently become popular in laboratories all over the world.

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Primera's original ribbons for its Signature Slide Printer offered an acceptable degree of resistance to the chemicals typically found in pathology and histology labs. However, more rigorous procedures in some processing equipment demanded even tougher inks. Primera has responded to this need with its most chemical, temperature and abrasion-resistant ribbons ever. Called TuffCoat 2 (TC2), these new ribbon formulations were specifically developed to deliver superior performance in pathology, histology, cytology and other types of laboratory applications.

Key features and benefits of TC2 ribbons include:

    --  Available in black monochrome and CMYK
    --  Highly heat and chemical-resistant, even if touched while wet with
        chemicals such as xylene or acetone
    --  Instantly dry and permanent - no heat, fans or IR light treatment is
        necessary
    --  Works on a much wider variety of commonly-used slides and brands
    --  Lower heat and print head pressure - contributes to superior reliability
        and longer intervals between print head replacement
"Signature Slide Printer has quickly built a reputation as a reliable, fully-featured instrument at a reasonable cost," said Mark D. Strobel, Primera's vice president of sales and marketing. "Now, our users can be more confident than ever that when text and bar codes are printed onto slides, those images are really going to be permanent."

Find out more about Primera Technology's range of laboratory identification products at http://www.primerahealthcare.com. Watch a product video at http://youtu.be/DUEc9y2XCr4.

About Primera Technology

Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, USA, Primera Technology, Inc. is one of the world's leading specialty printer manufacturers. Its products are sold worldwide through Primera Authorized Resellers and Distributors in more than 167 countries.

More information about Primera's healthcare products is available online at http://www.primerahealthcare.com or by calling 1-800-797-2772 (USA and Canada). Outside of the USA and Canada, call (763) 475-6676 or FAX (763) 475-6677. E-mail to sales@primera.com.

For Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East and Africa, contact Primera Europe GmbH in Germany by phone at +49-(0) 611-92777-0, by FAX at +49-(0) 611-92777-50 or by e-mail at sales@primera.eu.

For Asia Pacific, contact Primera Asia Pacific in Australia by phone at +61 3 8586 3030 or by email at sales@primera-ap.com.

For Latin America, contact Primera Latin America in Brazil by phone at +55 11 26 26 80 17, by FAX at +55 11 39 58 04 88 or by email at sales@primera.la.

Notes to Editors:  Primera is a registered trademark of Primera Technology, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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CONTACT: Kellie Garber, Primera Technology, Inc., +1-763-475-6676, Ext. 239, FAX: +1-763-475-6677, kgarber@primera.com, Sales Info: +1-800-797-2772, or Aly Perlmutter, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9312, aperlmutter@sspr.com

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

It's Game Time For OUYA: $99 Game Console Thunders Into Retail And Online Stores Across North America, Canada, And U.K.

Exclusive Games, Popular Streaming Media Apps, and Everything Free to Try, Make OUYA Different Than Any Other Game Console in History!

LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One little video game console. 170+ new games and growing. 17,000 registered game developers. And gamers ready to play. OUYA is here.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130328/SF85652-b)

OUYA, a new kind of video game console, launches today at retail locations across the U.S., Canada, and U.K., including Amazon, Best Buy, GAME, GameStop, and Target, for only $99.99. With a current library of more than 170+ free-to-try games and media apps in 1080p HD, OUYA is the most affordable, accessible, and innovative new video game console on the market today.

Whether racing in Flashout 3D, answering trivia in You Don't know Jack, exploring an otherworldly RPG in Chronoblade (an OUYA exclusive from the creator of the Grand Theft Auto franchise), testing patience and agility in The Little Crane That Could, or inviting friends over to compete in couch gaming fun with games like Towerfall or Hidden In Plain Sight, OUYA has something unique for every gamer, at every age. Plus, with streaming services such as Twitch.tv, TuneIn, and Plex loaded on, this little box will answer every digital entertainment need.

On OUYA, gamers can try out every game with no obligation to buy, and new games are uploaded constantly. Games are ranked based on the "fun factor," not revenue or number of downloads, with all games and apps digitally delivered - meaning no more discs to buy, and you own your games forever.  To date, more than 17,000 game creators worldwide have registered to make an OUYA game -- from established publishers like Sega and Square Enix, to emerging studios like Double Fine Productions, Tripwire Interactive, and Kim Swift's Airtight Games, and up-and-coming indie creators like Matt Thorson and Adam Spragg - ensuring a steady stream of games spanning familiar genres to mind-blowing, out-of-this-world game experiences.

"It's incredible to think that a little under a year ago OUYA was just an  idea -- we wanted  to do something completely new in console gaming: build a $99 game console, with no discs to buy, open to all developers, and affordable to all gamers," said Julie Uhrman, CEO and co-founder, OUYA. "Today, OUYA is real. Console gaming has never needed something new more than it does now."

OUYA features:

    --  Console: A sleek 3" x 3" cube of brushed aluminum, OUYA features an open
        OS with custom interface built on an NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset that
        delivers fast performance, amazing graphics, and surround sound in 1080p
        HD.
    --  Controller: Designed specifically for OUYA, the controller features all
        the button combinations for a truly immersive game play experience,
        including two analog sticks, D-Pad, eight action buttons, a system
        button, touchpad, and Bluetooth connectivity.
    --  Games: With more than 170+ games already available for download on the
        system, OUYA's ever-growing game library covers every game experience
        imaginable, including Chronoblade, Beast Boxing, Final Fantasy III,
        Saturday Morning RPG, No Brakes Valet, and Sega's Sonic games. All games
        are free-to-try. No more discs, and you own your games forever.
    --  Apps: OUYA fans can access their favorite streaming video and music apps
        including content directly from Twitch.tv, Plex, XBMC, TuneIn,
        Crunchyroll, iHeartRadio, and many others.
    --  DISCOVER Store: OUYA focuses on discovering the most fun games. Games
        are organized by player engagement, plus an ongoing roster of guest
        curators share their favorite game picks.
    --  MAKE Channel: An evolving channel that uses OUYA's built-in software
        development kit to enable creators to build and test games, later
        allowing a direct relationship with OUYA gamers through the system.
OUYA is available now for purchase in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. through retailers Amazon (U.S., Canada, and the U.K.), Best Buy, GAME (U.K.), GameStop, and Target, and on OUYA.tv for $99.99. Additional controllers retail for $49.99.

About OUYA

OUYA is building a new kind of video game experience for the television. Created in 2012 by video game industry veteran Julie Uhrman, OUYA is enabling any game developer to bring their most exciting, creative, and inventive game play experiences to life - in 1080p HD - for $99, and all games are free-to-try for consumers.  Uhrman and an initial team of game developers and industry advisors brought the concept to life with the help of award-winning designer Yves Behar. OUYA is available in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Visit ouya.tv for more information.

All names and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

OUYA logos and other media assets available at this link: http://bit.ly/OUYAPRESS

SOURCE  OUYA

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OUYA

CONTACT: Abby Topolsky, +1-415-602-0306, abby@ouya.tv, or Sean Maggard, +1-214-267-9001, sean@zebrapartners.net

The New Xperia(TM) Z Ultra: The World's Slimmest and Largest Full HD Smartphone Display*

MOBILE ASIA EXPO

SHANGHAI, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    -- 6.4" Full HD TRILUMINOS(TM) Display for mobile powered by X-Reality(TM) for mobile engine for the ultimate big screen entertainment experience

    -- Ultra slim, waterproof** and dust-resistant (IP55/IP58) durable design

    -- Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPUs and 4G LTE for fast performance

    -- Write and sketch with any pencil and selected stylus or pen

    -- Full accessory ecosystem for premium entertainment and one-touch connectivity

    -- Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding battery life

Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today introduces the next revolution in premium large-screen

Android smartphone( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z-ultra/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiazultra ) entertainment. The new Xperia Z Ultra is waterproof**, ultra-slim with a lightweight design so you can enjoy it anytime, anywhere. It's the first smartphone ever to incorporate a Full HD TRILUMINOS(TM) Display for mobile powered by Sony's latest X-Reality(TM) for mobile picture engine to deliver the most immersive viewing experience imaginable. Additionally, the Xperia Z Ultra will also feature the fully integrated Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPUs, 4GLTE and HD voice to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry-leading battery performance and amazing speed.

"The Xperia Z Ultra is the most exciting revolution in large-screen smartphone entertainment devices with both the slimmest and largest Full HD smartphone display* in the world that is second to none." said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. "We're already bringing the best of Sony technology and design across a range of premium smartphones and tablets, and now we are bringing this same premium offering to the large-screen smartphone segment, setting a new standard for others to follow."

The world's largest Full HD smartphone display*

Xperia Z Ultra features a 6.4" touchscreen( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z-ultra/specifications/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiazultra ) Full HD display with Sony's unique TRILUMINOS(R) Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours thanks to Sony's BRAVIA TV expertise. The breakthrough technology includes X-Reality(TM) for mobile - Sony's intelligent super resolution display technology which analyzes each image and reproduces lacking pixels to optimize quality for the sharpest videos. It analyses elements depending on the scene and adjusts them based on pattern, outline and colour composition. It also strengthens subtle patterns and accurately portrays their detailed feel, as well as reinforcing bold outlines. The large Full HD display has been optimised to experience at least 60%*** more of the screen than most other smartphones.

The world's slimmest Full HD smartphone*

Xperia Z Ultra is supremely slim and lightweight with a beautifully crafted 6.5mm body and weighing just 212 grams for ultimate portability. Sony craftsmanship in design and attention to detail comes to the fore with clean lines and premium materials - the front and back are made of tempered glass, creating a seamless surface with the OptiContrast(TM) panel housed in an innovative solid metal frame which looks stunning from any angle. It features the same acclaimed OmniBalance design as Xperia Z and Tablet Z. The Xperia Z Ultra is available in a choice of black, white or purple colour finishes.

The only waterproof Full HD smartphone**

Xperia Z Ultra is both elegant and durable. With an impressive rating of IP55 and IP58, this smartphone isn't only resistant to dust, but is waterproof** too - giving you the freedom to enjoy it anywhere. You can even film in Full HD underwater, taking your large-screen smartphone experience to a new level. The camera features "Exmor RS for mobile", HDR for both photos and film, and Superior Auto mode automatically activates HDR and noise reduction when needed, so you'll get stunning imagery even in challenging light conditions.

Ultimate entertainment experience

The Xperia Z Ultra is uniquely positioned to offer the ultimate big screen phone( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z-ultra/features/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiazultra ) entertainment experience for watching movies, playing games, reading books and browsing the web.

Sony's "WALKMAN", Album and Movies media applications enable discovery of online and offline content through a single access point with new ways to enjoy and share that content.

The "WALKMAN" application leverages Sony's audio engine and Facebook integration for sharing and discovering new music and is unique in that it provides seamlessly integrated access to all your downloaded music as well as access to a global library of over 20 million songs[2] from Sony's cloud-based subscription music service, Music Unlimited[3].

The Movies application brings new intuitive ways to discover, manage and play movie content, together with easy access to an extensive library of blockbuster movies and the latest TV episodes from the Video Unlimited[2] service.

The Album application provides seamless integration with the PlayMemories Online[2] service, letting you access all your photos and albums from within the Album app instantly and easily, wherever you are. You can even set an automatic upload of your photos to the PlayMemories Online service to access and enjoy from any your favourite Sony devices.

The Sony Reader app[2] provides seamless Reader store[2] access so you can download and enjoy the latest bestsellers - it even lets you sync purchased books in popular formats and continue reading from same page.

Xperia Z Ultra will include an exclusive free entertainment content offer, including a free trial of the Music Unlimited[2] service (subject to availability).

Ultimate performance with the world's fastest smartphone processor****

The Xperia Z Ultra features the world's fastest smartphone processor**** - the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with HD voice, that together with Sony´s audio Sony's ClearAudio+ mode and Xloud loudness enhancement, delivers not just exceptional speed and performance, but also unsurpassed voice and audio quality.

Battery STAMINA Mode significantly improves the standby time of your smartphone by four times or more[1] as it recognises when you're not using your display and automatically turns off the functions you don't need, while keeping the notifications you want. As soon as you press the power button to wake up your screen, everything is up and running again.

Built for business

The Xperia Z Ultra is the ideal business partner thanks to the super responsive screen with handwriting recognition which is compatible with any pencil and selected stylus or pen (capacitive stylus or metal pen with tip diameter over 1mm). You can even write notes or sketches during calls so you'll always be ready capture your ideas as they happen. The easy-toggle keyboard makes it ideal for one-handed input and multi-tasking, with small apps to help you improve productivity so you don't lose time browsing between windows.

The robust security architecture safeguards both your corporate and personal data, with support for multiple accounts that are quick and simple to set up. Further business oriented applications will be made available in future as software updates, ensuring you get the best smartphone experience - whether for work or play.

Ultra connectivity

With one-touch functions you can instantly and easily share music, photos and videos from your smartphone to a wide range of NFC-enabled Sony devices, including speakers, SmartWatch, wireless headsets and TVs. There are several new and innovative accessories joining the range of popular connected devices.

The SBH52 is a dynamic Smart Bluetooth(TM) Handset that provides easy hands-free call handling with a single press, while leaving your smartphone conveniently in your bag. The OLED display conveniently lets you browse your call log, view text messages, and see who's calling you. Use it as a quality stereo music headset to listen to your tracks or to the built-in standalone FM radio with RDS. Pairing and connecting is done simply by touching it to your Xperia Z Ultra or other NFC-enabled device. And it's sleek, minimal design is splash-proof, meaning you can now use it anywhere, in any weather.

The latest generation of SmartWatch, the SmartWatch 2 SW2, helps you keep track of everything without taking your smartphone out of your pocket or bag. The SmartWatch 2 is a truly multifunctional digital watch and phone remote( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=smartwatch2 ) that lets you receive notifications, control your music, and connect with one-touch NFC to your Bluetooth(TM) headset for easy call handling. The water-resistant design makes it more versatile to use than ever and can be personalised with any standard watch strap. Use it as a standalone watch or with your smartphone. There are over 200 apps available for our first generation and with an open API we expect new applications will be developed quickly and easily for SmartWatch 2.

The Magnetic Charging Dock DK30 has an innovative magnetic pin that lets you place your Xperia Z Ultra snugly in the dock using one hand, either with or without the phone cover on. While your phone is charging, it stands at a comfortable viewing angle easily allowing you to keep watching your favourite movies even while charging.

Xperia Z Ultra features

    -- 6.4" Full HD TRILUMINOS(TM) Display for mobile powered by X-Reality(TM) for mobile engine for the ultimate viewing experience

    -- Ultra slim, waterproof** and dust resistant (IP55/IP58) durable design

    -- Qualcom[m(R)] Snapdragon(TM) 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPUs and 4G LTE for fast performance

    -- Write and sketch with any pencil and selected stylus or pen (capacitive stylus or metal pen with tip diameter over 1mm)

    -- 8 megapixel camera with "Exmor RS for mobile" sensor and HDR for videos and photos

    -- Full accessory ecosystem for premium entertainment and connectivity

    -- Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding battery life

The Xperia Z Ultra will launch globally from Q3 2013 (exact timing of availability will vary by market).

For the full media kit and detailed specifications, please visit:

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Xperia_Z_Ultra_press_release.pdf.

[*]Specifications verified by Strategy Analytics' SpecTRAX service,  as of 24th of June 2013 the Xperia Z Ultra is the slimmest smartphone with a Full HD display, for more information on Strategy analytics results go to:  http://www.sonymobile.com/testresults.

[**]As of 24th of June 2013, outside of Japan, the Xperia Z Ultra is the only waterproof smartphone with a Full HD display on global distribution. In compliance with IP55 and IP58, Xperia Z Ultra is protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP 55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1.50 metre of freshwater for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP58. The phone is not designed to float or work submerged underwater outside the IP55 or IP58 classification range that may lead to your warranty will being void. Find out more  http://www.sonymobile.com/testresults.

*** Display area available compared to smartphones with a 5" display or smaller

**** Specifications of Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.2GHz processor verified by Strategy Analytics' SpecTRAX service as of 24th of June 2013, for more information on Strategy analytics results go to:  http://www.sonymobile.com/testresults.

[1]Based on testing done with default settings, default accounts and applications for Skype(TM) and Twitter downloaded to the phone. The more applications installed, the bigger the effect of Battery STAMINA Mode.

[2]Number of tracks available from this catalogue varies by country and may be less.

[3]Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availabilityby region. Please visit http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

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Sony Mobile Communications

Introducing Sony SmartWatch 2 -- the World's First Water-Resistant Smartwatch with NFC Connectivity*

MOBILE ASIA EXPO

SHANGHAI, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 

    -- A multi-functional message notification device, Android

       app interface and music remote, all in a sleek and

       water-resistant design

    -- Combines Sony's technology and design expertise with

       one-touch connectivity and premium build quality

    -- Next-generation Sony SmartWatch offers improved

       performance, intuitive interface and standalone

       capability

    -- Reaffirms Sony's leadership in smartwatch and wearable

       technology segment**

Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today introduces Sony SmartWatch 2 SW2, the most advanced smartwatch available*.

Sony SmartWatch 2 is a second screen for your Android smartphone ( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z-ultra/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiazultra ) that, as well as enhancing existing phone functionality, offers unique new benefits. Combining form and function in a sleek design, it serves as a multi-functional watch, notifier, Android app interface and phone remote( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=smartwatch2 ) control, all-in-one.

Openness with Android

App expandability is key to Sony SmartWatch 2. It can be personalised with more dedicated apps than any other smartwatch* to seamlessly suit your needs, whether you are on the go, keeping active, in business meetings or simply at home.

Download a host of SmartWatch apps and experience a range of unique functions - many of which can even be enjoyed without ever needing to reach for your phone:

    -- Handle your calls by a simple touch of your wrist

    -- Take a photo remotely from your SmartWatch, using a

       smart camera app

    -- Control your presentations remotely using Presentation

       Pal

    -- Taking a run or on the bike? Select a mapping app on

       SmartWatch to check your route with a quick glance at

       your wrist

    -- Read previously downloaded e-mails when not connected to

       your phone

    -- Use lifestyle apps like Runtastic to map and instantly

       track your fitness activities on the go

    -- Quickly and easily adjust the tracks and volume on your

       music player, without ever taking your phone from your

       pocket

SmartWatch 2 is also both sleek and reassuringly robust thanks to its water and dust resistant design, giving you the freedom to enjoy it on the beach or simply on the go - come rain or shine.

An increasing market in wearable tech

A typical smartphone user reaches for their phone many times a day to read messages, check the time, view and make social media updates, use their favourite apps, take photos, listen to music and play mobile games. SmartWatch 2 addresses this need by offering you a convenient touch screen device so you no longer need to remove your phone from your pocket or bag.

"Sony is the proud leader in the smartwatch market** since introducing our first Bluetooth watch in 2007," says Stefan K Persson, Head of Companion Products at Sony Mobile Communications.

"Competitors are only now launching first generation devices, while we are already launching a 3rd generation device with all the insight gained from over half a million customers combined with Sony's wealth of technology expertise to create the best ever smartwatch experience.

"The future of wearable devices is incredibly bright with analyst research predicting 41 million 'smart' watches will be sold by 2016," continues Persson. "We have over 200 unique apps dedicated for Sony SmartWatch with over one million downloads to date and we are continuing to work with our strong developer network to deliver ever more compelling smartwatch experiences."

The best of Sony in a SmartWatch

If you use Android, on either smartphone or tablet, Sony SmartWatch 2 is your ideal smartwatch partner.

It's easy and convenient to access notifications from your wrist such as messages, calls, email, Facebook(TM)/Twitter(TM), Calendar, or use it as a remote for your Walkman(TM) or other digital media player. This wireless accessory is ideal for pairing with large-screen devices, such as the newly announced Xperia(TM) Z Ultra, in situations which call for discrete usage.

SmartWatch 2 introduces new features as a natural successor to the current Sony SmartWatch such as NFC connectivity( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/specifications/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=smartwatch2 ) for one-touch pairing, stunning premium design and a range of technologies including higher resolution for sharper viewing, better visibility even in sunlight, longer battery stamina, more intuitive interface, standalone watch functionality and a wide range of pre-installed and recommended apps.

When not connected to your phone, SmartWatch 2 works as a standalone digital watch. Read previously received notifications, access the time, set your alarm or even use as a light when searching for your keys.

SmartWatch 2 can also be personalised with any standard 24mm wristband and new Sony watchstraps will soon be available for further expression of your personal style.

Using groundbreaking design, Sony continues to introduce new technologies and has the largest range of NFC accessories available from wireless headsets( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/Stereo-Bluetooth-Headset-SBH50/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=stereobluetoothheadsetsbh50 ) to portable speakers( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/wireless-speaker-srs-btv5/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=wirelessspeakersrsbtv5 ), TVs, SmartTags and SmartWatch.

Key features for Sony SmartWatch 2

    -- Screen brightness (sunlight readable)

    -- Longest battery life for a smartwatch* (battery level

       indicator shows low battery warning)

    -- Water-resistant (IP57)

    -- Easy setup (NFC pairing and connecting)

    -- Standalone watch functionality

    -- Standard micro USB cable for charging

    -- User interface similar to Android UI so it is more

       intuitive

    -- Bigger screen with higher resolution (1.6 inch, 220 x

       176 pixels)

    -- High quality materials (aluminium body and stainless

       steel wristband)

    -- Extended compatibility (works with most Android phones)

    -- Swappable wristbands - personalise with any standard

       24mm strap

Sony SmartWatch 2 SW2 will be available worldwide from September 2013.

For all the latest news, views and info on Sony Xperia products, follow @SonyMobileNews( http://twitter.com/SonyMobileNews ) on Twitter.

[*]Specifications verified by Strategy Analytics, as of 21st June 2013 the Sony SmartWatch is the world's first smartwatch with NFC, the most versatile smartwatch, has more apps than any other smartwatch, has the longest battery time for a smartwatch.

[**]Verified by Strategy Analytics, as of 21st June 2013, Sony is the leader in the smartwatch category.

For the full media kit and detailed specifications, please visit:

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/SmartWatch_2_press_release.pdf

FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

For more information, images and videos please visit: http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleasesSony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department

General Press: +44-(0)208-762-5858

SOURCE Sony Mobile Communications

Sony Mobile Communications

Servo Motor & Drives Market Worth 17.2 Million Units by 2018

DALLAS, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    According to a new market research report "Servo Motors & Drives Market: By Type (AC
Servo Motors/Drives, DC Servo Motors/Drives, Brushless Servo Motors), Voltage Range (Low
Voltage, Medium Voltage), Components (Sensors, Controller Modules, Encoders, Amplifiers) &
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    Implementation of automation tools in application industries have resulted in reducing
operations time, and saving the cost incurred in manufacturing and inventory process. Due
to the advancement in technology, the servo system has increased its scope with the
integration of hardware and software. Technological advancements in servo systems have
spurred the end users' interest and witnessed a positive growth rate during the last few
years. Due to the increased features and functionalities in the application market, servo
motors and drives are now being used in areas where they were confined.

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is driven by various Applications such as Packaging Machines, Semiconductors, Food
Processing, and Machine Tools; however, the markets such as Healthcare, Robotics and
others are showing strong opportunities in this market.

    The Major Companies include:

       
        - Yaskawa Electric (Japan)
        - Siemens AG (Germany)
        - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan)
        - Rockwell Automation (U.S.)
        - Schneider Electric (France)
        - Rockwell Automation (U.S.)
        - Baldor Electric (U.S.)
        - Fanuc (Japan)
        - Others

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America, Europe, APAC, and ROW (Rest of the World). APAC is the largest market for servo
motors & drives in terms of revenues as well as unit shipments. APAC has been also
identified as the fastest growing region, with China leading the way. Europe and the
Americas also sound promising, with Brazil, Germany, and the U.S. providing impetus to the
growth.

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witnessing large scale collaboration and partnership across the value chain apart from
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GigaMedia Launching New Casino Products, Increasing Focus on Social Casino Games

Multi-platform offerings to target the highest-spending social games players in Asia -- the world's largest mobile games market

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) announced today the scheduled launch of a suite of new casino games, a first step in new strategic growth plans targeting the lucrative, high-growth social casino games market.

"Social casino games is one of the fastest growing and most profitable segments of online games," stated GigaMedia Chief Executive Officer Collin Hwang. "With social casino games generating ARPUs nearly double those of social games, increased sector focus will play a key role in driving growth of our FunTown online game operations in 2013 and beyond."

Social casino games feature the inherent excitement of real-money games of chance, but are played for pure entertainment. As such, they do not fall under the regulations imposed on real-money casino games; markets are not ring-fenced, offering operators economies of scale.

Social casino games take advantage of this scalability; mobile offerings also leverage the growing usage of social network sites and mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.

FunTown's leading position in the casual games market and deep experience in creating PC-based versions of casino games will enable GigaMedia to capitalize on regional growth opportunities in social casino games.

"We plan to leverage our expertise as a developer and operator of PC-based Asian casino games to create new offerings for mobile and tablet devices, building a strong multi-platform offering," stated CEO Collin Hwang. "We are also reviewing potential strategic partnerships and acquisitions that would enable us to accelerate our growth in social casino games."

"In sum, we are targeting the highest-spending social gamers in the world's largest mobile games market -- Asia," stated CEO Collin Hwang. "We see great growth prospects for our online games business in social casino games and are moving forward quickly."

New Social Casino Games for Taiwan Cybercafes

As a first step in strengthening GigaMedia's social casino offerings, GigaMedia is currently conducting closed beta testing in over 200 Internet cafes in Taiwan of a new suite of self-developed casino games. The games, consisting of a mix of slots, poker and dice games, are scheduled for commercial operations in approximately four weeks. Initial social features in the game suite include gifting of virtual items to friends and a new group chatting function.

Results of the new casino products initiative in Taiwan's Internet cafes will be used to support development and launch of additional social casino offerings across multiple platforms near the end of 2013.

About GigaMedia

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of online games and cloud computing services. GigaMedia's online games business develops and operates a suite of games in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with focus on Web-based/mobile games. The company's cloud computing business is focused on providing SMEs in Greater China with critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from http://www.gigamedia.com.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2013.

For further information contact:
Brad Miller, Investor Relations Director
+886-2-2656-8016
Brad.Miller@GigaMedia.com

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