News

AT&T Hackathon Winner Africa Swing Launches on WildTangent

AT&T and WildTangent expand mobile games collaboration to provide developers with continued go-to-market opportunities

REDMOND, Wash., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Swinging from AT&T* hackathon success to consumers' devices, AT&T and WildTangent today celebrated the launch of Android-based mobile app Africa Swing, which won the first in a series of gaming-themed AT&T Mobile App Hackathons. As part of the first-place prize package, the AT&T Developer Program awarded team Africa Swing with WildTangent's hands-on support to bring the app to market, which is now available via WildTangent's mobile game service.

At the AT&T-hosted hackathon this past January, participants, including eventual winners Linghua Jin and Xiaomi Mao, were challenged to create a mobile gaming app in 28 hours. There, Jin and Mao developed a prototype for Africa Swing, a mobile game that challenges players to dodge obstacles while collecting points with upcoming actions signaled by the rhythm of the in-app music.

"AT&T hackathons provide a great opportunity to experience game development from concept to execution," said Jin. "AT&T and WildTangent gave us the tools and resources we needed to build a fun game, and now we have a chance to share it with consumers."

Through continued collaboration with the AT&T Developer Program, WildTangent will provide go-to-market support for winning developers participating in future gaming-themed AT&T Mobile App Hackathons.

"AT&T is committed to empowering the developer community with the right resources, expertise and environment to help them quickly create innovative apps and services," said Carolyn Billings, associate vice president, AT&T Developer Program. "Heightening the value we are able to provide to developers attending our hackathons, we work to bring the right collaborators, such as WildTangent, to the table to accelerate an app's time to market. The result is new apps like Africa Swing that enhance consumers' wireless experience." 

To ensure that AT&T subscribers have the opportunity to download Africa Swing and other exciting apps available through the WildTangent mobile game service, the company is exclusively offering AT&T subscribers 25 WildCoins - WildTangent's digital currency - for registering with the free game service. The WildCoins can be used to purchase games, in-game items and game rentals. AT&T subscribers can also apply any game purchases or rentals directly to their AT&T account.

"Mobile leader AT&T is embracing our one-of-a-kind games service," said Sean Vanderdasson, senior vice president of WildTangent. "WildTangent gives customers more choices for how they discover and play games, and we look forward to bringing these choices to AT&T's subscribers as well as introducing consumers to new, cool apps that we help bring to market through AT&T hackathons."

AT&T subscribers can download the WildTangent games app by visiting http://m.wildtangent.com/gamesapp?dp=att on their Android smartphones and tablets.

For more information on the AT&T Developer Program or upcoming AT&T Mobile App Hackathons, visit http://developer.att.com/hackathon.

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

About WildTangent

WildTangent is a worldwide cross-device games company focused on the distribution and monetization of mobile, social and online games. WildTangent Games is a games service offering thousands of premium games to consumers with WildTangent's patented technology. Consumers receive free in-game items as well as free play of premium games courtesy of brand advertisers. In addition, consumers can rent games for a fraction of the retail price, with 100% of rental going toward ownership, or buy them outright. WildTangent Media is a mobile and digital advertising platform that connects brands with a highly engaged audience through "value exchange," where consumers get the rewards they want, instead of interruptions--and where brands make a lasting consumer impression. WildTangent Studios is a mobile-focused game development studio bringing quality games to the mobile platform and developing new games, characters and fun experiences for everyone with a tablet or smartphone.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.

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

SOURCE  AT&T

AT&T

CONTACT: Ashley Hoptay, AT&T Corporate Communications, 214-782-6238, ashley.hoptay@att.com

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

Acoustic Research Introduces Exclusive "Performance Series" Earbuds for Amazon.com

Line will consist of 3 unique metal styled earbuds

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Acoustic Research® (AR)announced today that they will be introducing a brand line exclusive, "Performance Series" earbud lineup for Amazon.com; the HP1000, HP1020 and the HP1030. These unique styled earbuds consist of a metal housing for long-lasting use, high quality audio with gold plated sound, coated metallic cable (HP1020 and HP1030 0nly) and in-line mic and music control for seamless transfer from music to talk with a push of the button (HP1030 only), and a complete travel case with extra ear tips for all three models. These earbuds work great with a variety of tablets, MP3 players, Laptops, Notebooks, and Desktops and are available now on Amazon.com with an MSRP of $39.99 to $99.99.

"The AR Performance Series exclusive line of earbuds, are the newest offering from AR to appease the music lover in all of us. With a sleek design, ergonomic fit and incredible price, these earbuds deliver all the features and quality sound that consumers have come to expect from Acoustic Research," said David Geise, President of VOXX Accessories Corporation. "Amazon.com is one of the internet's leading online retailers out there and being able to provide them with a high-quality exclusive earbud line was a decision we didn't have to think about making. We are excited for the opportunity to provide Amazon with a quality product we know consumers are going to love."

    --  The HP1000 features a metal housing design that provides a truly
        optimized acoustic response verses a standard plastic structure which
        also has a tendency to smash or crack over long periods of use. These
        earbuds also come with gold plated 3.5mm aux in connectors which deliver
        enhanced audio with reduced noise for the best listening experience as
        well as a durable zip-up carrying case with extra silicone tips -
        perfect for on the go. MSRP: $39.99
    --  The HP1020 features a metal housing, 3.5mm gold plated aux connector,
        travel case with extra tips as well as a durable metallic coated cable
        for increased durability and quality sound. This cable is tangle free so
        it won't knot-up when stored in a pocket or bag. MSRP: $79.99
    --  The HP1030 features a metal housing, 3.5mm gold plated aux connector,
        travel case with extra tips, a durable metallic coated cable and an
        in-line mic and music control which allows you to control your music and
        calling experience with a just a few clicks of a button. MSRP: $99.99

Performance Series Feature Chart:

                                  HP1000           HP1020             HP1030
                                  ------           ------             ------

           Metal Housing            Yes              Yes                Yes
           -------------            ---              ---                ---

       Coated Metallic Cable        No               Yes                Yes
       ---------------------        ---              ---                ---

         Gold Plated 3.5mm          Yes              Yes                Yes
         -----------------          ---              ---                ---

           Extra Earbuds      3 sets (S/M/L) 6 sets (S/M/L x 2) 6 sets (S/M/L x 2)
           -------------      -------------- ------------------ ------------------

           Carrying Case        Yes - Round      Yes - Round    Yes - Pocket tube
           -------------        -----------      -----------    -----------------

     Eco Friendly/Frustration       Yes              Yes                Yes

           fee packaging
           -------------

            In-Line Mic             No               No                 Yes
            -----------             ---              ---                ---

         Tangle Free Cord           Yes              Yes                Yes
         ----------------           ---              ---                ---
The Acoustic Research brand is marketed by VOXX Accessories Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX).

For information on becoming an Acoustic Research Dealer in the US, email us at: newaccountsinfo@audiovox.com

For more information about the Acoustic Research product lines, please visit: http://www.acoustic-research.com

Like us on our Facebook Page: Acoustic Research

About VOXX Accessories Corporation (VAC):

Voxx Accessories Corporation is a global leader and innovator in consumer electronics accessories for home and on-the-go, delivering straightforward solutions for wireless home and portable audio, over-the-air HDTV reception, mobile device charging, cleaning & care, and personal sound amplification.

Voxx Accessories is committed to promoting a powerful, diverse and growing brand portfolio, with distinctive products in the Acoustic Research, RCA, RCA Symphonix, TERK, Jensen and Surface brands, and a diverse product offering that includes wireless speakers, mobile device charging stations and accessories, headphones, clock radios, MP3 players, digital voice recorders, remote controls, indoor/outdoor TV reception, HDMI cables and other

A/V connectivity accessories, personal sound amplifiers, surge protection and power conditioning, and cleaning and care products.

Voxx Accessories Corporation provides advanced marketing services and efficient supply chain tools that shape future sales in the consumer and mobile professional markets. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Voxx Accessories Corporation is a subsidiary of Voxx Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), Hauppauge, NY.

Acoustic Research/RCA/RCA Symphonix/TERK/Jensen/Surface products are sold through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, distributors, Internet and select retail channels throughout the USA, Canada, Australia, and Latin America.

About VOXX International Corporation:

VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX).  The Company that began as Audiovox over 45 years ago has morphed into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio.  The Company's brands hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.

Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes some of the world's Fortune 500 companies and an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing brand portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands including Audiovox®, Klipsch®,

RCA®,Invision®, Jensen®, Acoustic Research®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Hirschmann Car Communication® and Oehlbach®.  The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves.  For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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

VOXX Accessories Contacts:

Jeremy Stoehr                                                 

Phone:  1-631-436-6371                                 

Email:  jstoehr@audiovox.com

SOURCE  VOXX International

VOXX International

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

LG Demonstrates Higher-Resolution, Higher-Brightness Digital Signage Displays at InfoComm 2013

With First 84-inch class Ultra HD Commercial Screen, IPS Display Solutions, LG Electronics Drives Change in U.S. Digital Signage Industry

ORLANDO, Fla., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Led by the industry's first 84-inch class (84.0 inch measured diagonally) "Ultra High-Definition" 4K digital signage display*, LG Electronics USA is raising the bar for the digital signage industry in 2013 - with a focus on higher-resolution, higher-brightness energy-efficient LED displays that allow businesses to use digital signage in new, exciting ways, while helping to transform the North American digital signage market.

At InfoComm 2013 here this week (booth# 1923), LG is demonstrating its broad line of commercial LED digital signage and display solutions, including stunning outdoor displays, versatile ultra-wide signage, expansive video walls, and high-end commercial-grade digital signage systems.

"With the needs of business owners and venue operators constantly evolving, it's imperative that technology act as a tool for effectively delivering their agenda to a vast audience in a way that differentiates the business from competitors," said Y.K. Cho, B2B senior vice president, LG Electronics USA. "LG is constantly seeking ways to not only expand its portfolio, but increase display performance. That's why this year we've focused on delivering a compelling line-up of energy efficient digital display solutions that not only move business owners' strategies to the next level, but also allow them to use digital signage in ways that were previously unachievable ."

LG's flagship digital signage monitor for 2013 is its 84-inch class (84.0 inch measured diagonally) Ultra HD Signage Display. Boasting pixel resolution of 3840 x 2160, four times higher than Full HD displays, it offers the sharpest picture available on a large-screen display.

Integrated into all LED models, including the 84-inch class Ultra HD screen, is LG's In Plane Switching (IPS) panel technology that helps ensure accurate color saturation and contrast at wide-angle viewing (both horizontal and vertical), resulting in a display with great picture quality that can be installed at virtually any angle or height. LG's unique display technology also provides a temperature tolerance of up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius), which helps alleviate a common problem of screens overheating, affecting picture quality.

"The digital signage landscape is evolving rapidly as technology continues to progress at a very fast rate.  Many of the new display products being launched not only adapt to the current environment and infrastructure, but many are also driving innovation and changing the environment altogether," said Todd Fender, Senior Analyst at NPD DisplaySearch.  "Higher resolution displays are opening up new opportunities, while transparent displays are re-inventing retail applications and larger LCD displays are starting to displace alternative technologies or eliminating the costs and redundancies of utilizing smaller displays."

Signage for All Environments

LG demonstrated the breadth of its 2013 LED digital signage family and includes the world's first Ultra HD digital signage, along withstunning outdoor displays, versatile ultra-wide signage, expansive video walls, high-end pro-grade digital signage and LG EcoSmart(TM) features.

"Our high-brightness, and Ultra HD displays reflect the tremendous growth in the industry since InfoComm last year," Said Dan Smith, Digital Signage Director, LG Electronics USA.  "These are not just theoretical technologies for LG, but products that we are shipping and installing now."

    --  World's First Ultra HD Signage Display: The new Ultra HD commercial
        widescreen LED screen (model 84WS70MS-B) provides immersive wide viewing
        with a high quality and vivid picture featuring Ultra HD technology,
        quadrupling FULL HD resolution to 8 million pixels. The Ultra HD 2160p
        display has a bezel width of just 27.9mm at its thinnest point. The
        84-inch class Ultra HD display may be mounted in portrait or landscape
        mode and also features a multi-touch option perfect for commercial
        applications.
    --  Stunning Outdoor Displays: The 72-inch class (72.0 inches measured
        diagonally) LG 72WX50MF Outdoor Display features technologies that make
        it a well-suited solution for delivering messages in outdoor spaces. In
        addition to LG's IPS panel technology, the 72WX50MF features LG's Shine
        Out(TM) technology, which is designed to deflect ambient light, helping
        to avoid color wash out or lackluster images.
    --  Easy-To-Use Digital Signage: LG's 55LN549E EzSign TV expands the
        innovative technology that made the original, award winning EzSign TVs
        great with the powerful display technology LED lighting offers.  EzSign
        TV offers customizable signage content running simultaneously with live
        TV or another external media source, attracting attention while
        delivering messaging to consumers, while LED lighting improves the image
        quality and energy efficiency of the ENERGY STAR® qualified model.
    --  Versatile Stretch Screen: LG will also showcase a series of real-life
        settings in which the 21:9 and 16:4 aspect ratio of its stretch screen
        (models 29WR30 and 38WR50MS, respectively) can be used to produce a
        stunning effect. Whether used to display news and advertising, or as a
        virtual banner, providing up-to-the-minute information at bus stops,
        movie theaters or restaurants, these products are perfect for areas with
        a limited space.
    --  Expansive Video Walls. Perfect for hotel lobbies, retail environments
        and more, the backlit 55WV70MD offers Full HD 1080p picture and is
        expandable up to 15 x 15 tiles. This 55-inch class (54.6-inch measured
        diagonally) monitor has an ultra narrow bezel of only 3.4mm (left/top)
        and 1.9mm (right/bottom), and functions in both portrait and landscape
        mode. It also incorporates an IPS panel, 800nit brightness, Local
        Dimming technology, Shine Out technology, and LG's CINEMA 3D technology.
    --  High-End Pro-Grade Digital Signage. LG's WL10MS, WL30MS and WS50MS
        series are Full HD 1080p edge-lit LEDs with IPS panels. The WL10MS and
        WS50MS series are both compatible with Slot PC media plays, while the
        WL30MS features an external media player attachment option. The WSL10MS
        is available in 32-inch class (31.5-inch measured diagonally) size, the
        WL30MS and the WS50MS in 42- and 47-inch class sizes (42.0-, 47.0-inch
        measured diagonally, respectively).
EcoSmart Features

LG LED signage displays are ENERGY STAR(®) certified and incorporate LG's EcoSmart features, which allows for multiple manual and automatic options for energy conservation, providing an ideal solution for corporate and lodging environments looking to save on energy costs. EcoSmart includes the following energy saving features:

    --  Dynamic Power Savings - reduces power consumption and optimizes picture
        settings,
    --  Static Power Savings - allows the installer to set the preferred power
        consumption level, and
    --  Intelligent Sensor - allows integrators to program the display to
        respond to the ambient light in the room and automatically reduce
        brightness and energy output under most circumstances
About LG Electronics USA

The LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business (B2B) division serves customers in the U.S. lodging and hospitality, digital signage, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, the B2B division delivers technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.LGSolutions.com.

*No "ultra definition" or "4K" video content is currently available. May not be compatible with all UHD broadcast standards if and when developed.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA

CONTACT: LG Electronics USA - John Taylor, (847) 941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Cathleen Cronin, (908) 334-3209, cathleen.cronin@lg-one.com

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

Wavien, Inc. Introduces an Ultra Bright LED Fiber Optic Illuminator using RLT(TM) Technology

VALENCIA, Calif., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wavien, Inc. introduces an ultra bright LED fiber optic illuminator using its patented Recycling Light Technology (RLT), designed for architectural and signage applications.  Wavien's new system combines the improved brightness produced by RLT technology with the long lifetime of LED technology.  This combination overcomes past obstacles to fiber optic signage and architectural applications, which were hampered by the short lifetime of arc lamp illuminators and insufficient brightness of LED illuminators.  Wavien's new illuminator can support both 3M single core fiber or Schott multi-fiber bundles, allowing the RLT system to replace neon-based signs currently used in a wide variety of side-firing applications.

The RLT technology greatly improves brightness to LEDs with full red, green, blue and white color capability.  Using a 4-color LED package allows the light output to be digitally control and produce unlimited color variations.  This multi-color capability is not available in traditional neon signs and will provide a new dimension in a broad variety of signage and architectural applications.

Traditional light collection optics platforms do not increase LED brightness and as a result, are not efficient for projection.  The basis of Wavien's RLT technology is a very low-cost recycling collar optical component that captures the wasted light in conventional optics designs, recycles the light and redirects it back into the output beam allowing increased efficiency, while reducing the power consumption. 

"Wavien's RLT technology for LED offers outstanding energy saving by recovering unused high angle light from the LED.  This recycling technique is a benefit for a wide range of applications including projectors and spot lights in addition to fiber optic lighting," stated Dr. Kenneth Li, President and CEO of Wavien, Inc., who is also the inventor of the recycling technology.  Dr. Li added:  "This unique design enables LED based products to be able to increase brightness by up to 280% depending on color of the LED."  The diameter of the aperture on the recycling collar, which determines the amount of recycling, can be scaled to meet the user's needs and determines the beam angle.  "Clearly Wavien's RLT technology is a breakthrough in the fiber optic architectural and signage lighting industry," stated Dr. Li.

This LED recycling technique is also being introduced into many other areas of illumination including medical light sources and consumer projectors.  Wavien will show this technology at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando, Florida from June 12 - 14 at booth #381

About Wavien, Inc.

Wavien, based in Valencia, California, is a technology licensing company developing long-life, high-performance light sources and engine prototypes for the general light, medical lighting, entertainment, fiber optic, and the projection lighting industries.  Wavien currently offers its unique "Recycling Light Technology" for light sources including LEDs and plasma lamps.  Wavien also work on laser excited phosphor using liquid cooling for high power applications for the projection industries.  Wavien continue to support the lighting and projection industries with its Dual Paraboloid Reflector (DPR(TM)) technology ("DPR") using ultra-high-pressure arc lamps and high power xenon lamps.

DPR and RLT are registered trademarks of Wavien, Inc.

For more information, please visit http://www.wavien.com or contact the company.

Contact Information:
Harry Farrar
Sales and Marketing
(661) 294-2900 ext. 210

This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  Wavien, Inc.

Wavien, Inc.

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

BiiSafe Launches a Modern Home Security System and Personal Safety Device

ESPOO, Finland, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    BiiSafe launches Biisafe 2.0, which is an affordable home security system based on
mobile technology and is available as an app for iOS and Android devices. The same app can
be also used as a personal safety device.

    BiiSafe home security system [http://www.biisafe.com ] sends pictures or video clips
directly to the user's phone. The app in an iOs device can be taught to recognize
different alarm sounds, like fire alarm or burglary alarm, and send a notification about
them to the user. The home security system also monitors power cuts. It is possible to
leave a device to monitor at home, another at for example holiday house or boat, and view
all the places with one personal device or use Internet browser for viewing.

    Used as a personal safety device the BiiSafe app uses GPS location tracking allowing
the user to locate his or her loved ones or for example track his or her jogging route.
With the personal safety device the user can send and receive alarms on the move wherever
he or she is.

    Home security system made affordable and user friendly

    "We wanted to make a versatile security solution that could be used for home security
and personal safety and that is affordable to anyone. Traditionally a home security system
can be quite expensive and you need different devices or software for different purposes.
BiiSafe app combines typically separate devices and software into one affordable package.
And you can try it for free", explains Jouni Suutarinen, CEO of BiiSafe.

    "We have also invested in the user friendliness and the easiness to take the home
security system or personal safety device into use. It takes only a couple of minutes to
start using the solution. You just download the app from AppStore or Google play to two
devices. The other device serves as a monitoring device and with the other device you can
watch and operate the monitoring device. Devices are connected automatically and you are
ready to go", Suutarinen continues.

    About BiiSafe

    BiiSafe Ltd. develops security systems based on mobile software and related
accessories for consumer and corporate use. BiiSafe security system can be used for home
security and for personal safety. Its versatile possibilities are also meant for
businesses in the care sector.

    http://www.biisafe.com

       
        Contact details:

        Jouni Suutarinen, CEO
        jouni.suutarinen@biisafe.com
        Tel. +358-(0)-40-158-08-58

BiiSafe

NexxLinx and IntegraCore Launch Joint Venture IntegraLinx to Offer Innovative Single-Source Solutions for Business Process Needs

Strategic partnership marries cross-functionalities in contact center and fulfillment expertise

SALT LAKE CITY, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NexxLinx and IntegraCore are proud to announce their strategic joint venture, IntegraLinx, an all-in-one supply and support chain services company established to enable customers to leverage the core strengths of two industry leaders.

"IntegraLinx is a great marriage of opportunity and ability," said Ted Broman, President and CEO of IntegraCore. "Our partnership brings together the respective strengths of both companies in anytime, anywhere customer interaction, and turnkey logistics and fulfillment."

IntegraLinx represents the next step in the strategic partnership NexxLinx and IntegraCore formed in June, 2012. The partnership was established to capitalize on opportunities to integrate the services of both companies, in order to improve both logistics and offer customers new options to compete more effectively.

"Together, our philosophy of value, integrity and vision create a worldwide partnership to deliver a consistent and compelling customer experience across our global virtual platform," said Bill Coffeen, President of NexxLinx Ventures. "Our technology and multilingual services, coupled with a unique mix of in-source, home-source and outsource, offers current and new customers a powerful business partnership model that will lower costs, reduce turn times and scale capacity at will across the globe."

Powered by the integration of IntegraCore's facility and infrastructure with NexxLinx's cloud-based contact management system, NexxPhase, IntegraLinx helps companies boost customer service satisfaction and efficiency out of the gate. NexxPhase applies data points and business rules to customer service calls in order to quickly route them to the correct representative in the supply management and fulfillment chain.

About IntegraCore:

IntegraCore (http://www.integracore.com) is a single-vendor solution for all supply chain and logistics needs, eliminating the need to expend valuable time, energy and resources on non-core essential business processes. As a full turnkey solution provider, IntegraCore handles packaging, procurement, CD/DVD replication, fulfillment, distribution, reverse logistics, kitting and assembly, printing and worldwide shipping.

About NexxLinx:

NexxLinx (http://www.NexxLinx.com), headquartered in Atlanta, GA, provides outsourced Customer Retention, Customer Care, Back Office Support and Technical Support Services for the leading media, publishing, and entertainment companies both in the US and around the world. NexxLinx Agents provide services in multiple languages via next generation technologies such as chat, fax, email and telephone. NexxLinx offers an integrated software platform, driven by the convergence of voice and data communications.

CONTACT:
David Maughan
6077 W. Wells Park Road
West Jordan, Utah 84081
801-948-7125

SOURCE  IntegraCore

IntegraCore

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

Broadcom Launches World's Highest Performance Multi-Core Communications Processors

Delivers Enhanced Security and Seamless Scalability for Service Provider, Data Center and Enterprise Networks

IRVINE, Calif., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights:

    --  First CPU solution to deliver more than 1 Trillion OPS/Sec of compute
        performance (1)
    --  Features 80 NXCPUs and up to 160Gbps application performance (2)
    --  Enables platform scalability to 640 NXCPUs and 1.28Tbps performance with
        memory coherency
    --  Supports end-to-end hardware virtualization
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the world's highest performance multi-core communications processor manufactured in 28nm. The new XLP900 Series is optimized for deployment of network functions such as hardware acceleration, virtualization and deep packet inspection. Visit http://www.broadcom.com to learn more.

Leading service providers worldwide are rolling out high-speed 4G LTE/LTE-Advanced services to keep pace with the exponential growth in connected devices, video traffic and subscriber growth. To address this, equipment manufacturers are developing a new class of systems that offer the speed, quality of service (QoS), security and power efficiency required by next-generation mobile infrastructure networks. This is driving the need for a new generation of more intelligent communications processors to deliver unparalleled performance and scalability.

"Our new XLP900 Series of processors integrates server-class CPU core performance with industry-leading networking and communications technology to deliver the industry's highest performance, most scalable and intelligent processor for next-generation networks," said Ron Jankov, Broadcom Senior Vice President and General Manager, Processor and Wireless Infrastructure. "By out-executing the industry and being first to market with a multicore solution capable of over a trillion operations per second, we once again raise the bar and further solidify our technical leadership."

In addition to bandwidth and performance constraints, service provider, data center, enterprise and other mission-critical networks are becoming increasingly susceptible to security attacks. Securing these networks has become a top priority for network owners and managers, leading to the need to inspect, encrypt, authenticate and secure Internet traffic against increasingly complex malware and intrusion threats, all at wire speeds.

The XLP900 Series of processors is highly optimized and ideally suited for the stringent performance, security, efficiency and scalability requirements of service provider, data center and enterprise networks. With a quad-issue, quad-threading, advanced out-of-order execution architecture with multi-chip coherency, the XLP900 Series is the industry's first processor solution to deliver over one trillion operations per second of compute performance.  The flagship processor features end-to-end virtualization, advanced security capabilities such as deep-packet inspection (DPI), and innovative network and application intelligence technology with wire-speed networking and multi-layer QoS capabilities.

"Increasing traffic speeds, combined with the concurrent need to offer greater security and flexibility, are putting a tremendous strain on the processing requirements for service provider networks," said Linley Gwennap, Principal Analyst at The Linley Group and Editor-in-Chief of the Microprocessor Report. "The XLP900 Series is the most powerful communications processor in the market, enabling Broadcom to meet the performance needs of the next generation of carrier equipment and beyond."

Key Features:

    --  160Gbps application performance, scalable to 1.28Tbps
    --  Full end-to-end hardware virtualization support for the CPU cores, I/Os,
        hardware accelerators and on-chip interconnects
    --  Supports hundreds of virtual machines (VMs), with protected memory,
        resources and I/Os, supports KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and QEMU
        (open-sourced Quick EMUlater)
    --  Industry's highest 100Gbps encryption and authentication performance,
        scalable to 800Gbps
    --  Industry's highest 40Gbps deep-packet inspection performance with
        grammar processing, scalable to 320Gbps
    --  20Gbps compression and decompression, scalable to 160Gbps
    --  RAID5/6 engines with deduplication support
Availability:

The XLP900 Series is now sampling.

Broadcom will be presenting additional details on the XLP900 Series of processors at the Linley Carrier Conference today.

For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or visit Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS Feed.

(1 )More than one trillion operations per second of computational performance with full memory coherency

(2 )160Gbps of network packet processing at 128-byte packets; 20 high-performance cores with 80 issues and 80 threads

About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom(®), the pulse logo, Connecting everything(® )and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

    Contacts
    --------

    Press                       Investors

    Jyotsna Grover              Chris Zegarelli

    Manager, Public Relations   Senior Director, Investor Relations

    408-919-4274                949-926-7567

    jyotsna.grover@broadcom.com czegarel@broadcom.com
SOURCE  Broadcom Corporation; Broadcom Infrastructure & Networking Group

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060609/BROADCOMLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Broadcom Corporation; Broadcom Infrastructure & Networking Group

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

Texas Instruments DLP® Takes Interactivity to the Next Level With the Industry's Most Touch Points

DLP illuminates future of display with innovations that encourage collaboration from the classroom to the boardroom; See DLP's multitouch technology prototype in action: http://bit.ly/1a1Ojhl

ORLANDO, Fla., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This week during InfoComm, Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) DLP(®) unveiled new technology advancements that will make seamless interactivity a reality for projection and display. DLP's multitouch technology prototype, which is being shown for the first time this week, lets customers turn any surface into a fully interactive touch screen for multiple users.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130107/MM37662-b)

Combined with DLP's any-format-3D-compatibility, solid state illumination and high-contrast 1080p data projectors, this new technology will enable classrooms and boardrooms to create powerful shared interactive experiences.

"It's no longer enough to be able to simply view content, consumers expect to interact with their technology in a seamless way," said Roger Carver, Manager of DLP Front Projection. "The solution we're demonstrating this week registers up to 20 points of touch on any surface, and from a technical standpoint, there's no reason we can't move well beyond."

Between 2010 and 2012 global sales of interactive projectors more than tripled reaching over 140,000 units shipped, and according to Futuresource, demand continues to rise this year. Consistent with the market trend toward interactive displays, schools are looking for a way to replicate the traditional chalk or whiteboard shared-learning experience with technology. With multitouch interactivity, DLP is creating a platform that will allow teams of students to participate simultaneously on a screen big enough to fill an entire wall.

"DLP is also looking at ways to grow our interactive capabilities beyond traditional projection settings," added Carver. "Interactive digital signage and automotive applications are two examples of segments where we see the potential for exciting growth and innovation."

Manufacturers such as Hitachi, NEC, Panasonic and Ricoh have been adding DLP technology to their existing product lines to leverage DLP innovations.

About Texas Instruments DLP Products
Since 1996, Texas Instruments' award-winning DLP technology has powered the world's top display devices to deliver higher resolution images rich with color, contrast, clarity and brightness for a wide range of applications, including intelligent display technology. With DLP's intelligent display capability, users can interact with content in a diverse range of applications, such as automotive, medical and interactive projection. DLP's technology spans movie theaters (DLP Cinema®) and large-scale, professional venues; in conference rooms, classrooms, and home theaters; and with DLP Pico(TM)-enabled mobile devices, the ability to display images from the palm of your hand. Every DLP chip features an array of up to 8 million microscopic mirrors that switch at ultra-high speeds. With this speed advantage, DLP enables applications unheard of by competing display technologies. To learn more about DLP technology, please visit http://www.DLP.com, or follow DLP on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/TI_DLP.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

SOURCE  Texas Instruments DLP

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130107/MM37662-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Texas Instruments DLP

CONTACT: Dan Lantowski,dlantowski@waggeneredstrom.com

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

Xilinx Spotlights 100G & 400G Solutions for Smarter Networks at WDM Conference 2013

Xilinx OTN SmartCORE IP optimized for low power solutions make smarter networks and data centers possible

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) will demonstrate 400G (4x100G) OTN single-chip applications  based  on its All Programmable Virtex®-7 FPGAs and SmartCORE(TM) IP portfolio.  These demonstrations highlight Xilinx's commitment to helping customers scale their networks and deliver significant end-product differentiation. Optimized for high speed and  low power, Xilinx OTN solutions make it possible for networks to be ever smarter and more programmable, configurable and adaptable. Visit Xilinx (stand #21) at WDM 2013 in Monaco from June 17-20, at the Grimaldi Forum to learn more.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO)

Xilinx Booth demonstrations

4x 100G OTN Transponder on a single Virtex-7 FPGA

    --  This demonstration showcases the Xilinx 400G capacity OTN one-chip
        solution and features 13.1 Gbps (GTH) transceivers that provide robust
        performance at line rates that exceed ASSP and competitive offerings.
        This compact, cost-effective OTN solution incorporates fully-featured 4x
        100G Transponder  SmartCORE IPs, enabling customers to build smarter
        solutions that address their market needs for 100G and 400G+ line cards.
High Density 100G Line Card Direct Connection to Finisar CFP2 Optical Modules

    --  Xilinx will demonstrate interoperability between its Virtex-7 HT FPGA
        integrating up to 16x  28 Gbps (GTZ) transceivers and a Finisar CFP2
        optical module running at 25.7 Gbps.  This demonstration illustrates 2X
        the 100G port density over the current CFP optical module and showcases
        real-world integration of 100G networking systems which result in
        reduced footprint, power and cost.
Xilinx Panels & Presentations

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

    --  Panel - Connecting the Dots from Services to Network from Systems to
        Components - What can be done to stop margin compression? Gilles Garcia,
        Director, Communications Business Unit, Xilinx
Thursday, June 20, 2013

    --  Presentation - All Programmable Technologies for 400G Smart Optical
        Transport Networks, Gilles Garcia, Director, Communications Business
        Unit, Xilinx
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP are key to Xilinx's solutions for Smarter Networks and Data Centers.  These smarter solutions enable programmable systems integration and serve a broad range of customer needs. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.

#1329

#AAB852

Xilinx, the Xilinx logo, Artix, ISE, Kintex, Spartan, Virtex, Vivado, Zynq, and other designated brands included herein are trademarks of Xilinx in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Xilinx

Silvia E. Gianelli

408-626-4328
silvia.gianelli@xilinx.com

SOURCE  Xilinx, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Xilinx, Inc.

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

BNP Real Estate Uses Magic xpa Application Platform to Enhance and Mobilize its Key Sales Application

OR YEHUDA, Israel, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com/?utm_source=pr ]
(NASDAQ: MGIC [http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/mgic ]), a global provider of software
platforms [http://www.magicsoftware.com/products?utm_source=pr ] for enterprise mobility
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/enterprise-mobility?utm_source=pr ], cloud applications
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/cloud-enabled-application-platform?utm_source=pr ], and
business integration
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpi-integration-platform?utm_source=pr ], announced
today that BNP Real Estate
[http://www.realestate.bnpparibas.com/bnppre/en/home-cfo4_12097.html ], a subsidiary of BNP
Paribas [http://www.bnpparibas.com/en ] operating in all areas of the real-estate
business, has successfully upgraded and mobilized its key eBroker sales application using
the Magic xpa Application Platform
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpa-application-platform?utm_source=pr ]. The new iPad
application allows all information about the company's real-estate assets to be used by
BNP Real Estate's 400 salespeople in the field.

    Over the years, BNP Real Estate's eBroker application had become outdated; it lacked
desired features, performed poorly, and was difficult to use. BNP Real Estate used Magic
xpa [http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpa-application-platform?utm_source=pr ] to
improve eBroker's user interface and range of functions using RIA (Rich Internet
Application [http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpa-application-platform?utm_source=pr ])
technology, while retaining the core business rules of the original application. The
project was completed and rolled out in just six months.

    In addition to desktop access, salespeople can now access the application on their
iPads while in the field. The application fully complies with the BNP Paribas Group's
security policy since connections are made using a highly secure RSA authentication token,
data transits via 3G network or by Wi-Fi, and the IS Department implemented a new mobile
device infrastructure.

    "The enhanced eBroker application is very user friendly and its new features enable
our salespeople to respond to customers immediately with relevant information displayed in
an easily understood visual format. For example, our salespeople can now bring up a list
of offers with their geographical locations displayed on a map or produce a PowerPoint
presentation including a complete description of each offer and send it directly to the
customer by email," explains Eric Francois, Chief Information Officer at BNP Real Estate.
"The application has been overwhelmingly endorsed by our salespeople, to the extent that
we have had to increase the number of user licences," adds Francois.

    "Magic is proud of our close working relationships with our customers. By
understanding BNP Real Estate's specific needs and mobility requirements
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/enterprise-mobility?utm_source=pr ], we were able to guide
them use to leverage Magic xpa's RIA technology and built in mobile deployment
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpa-application-platform?utm_source=pr ] options to
rapidly roll out iPad and desktop apps while adhering to the company's enterprise-grade
performance and security requirements," said Eric Choppe, the Managing Director of Magic
France.

    About BNP Real Estate

    BNP Paribas Real Estate is one of the world's major international real-estate service
providers. The company provides a comprehensive range of services covering the whole
property cycle: Development, Transaction, Consulting, Valuation, Property Management and
Investment Management.

    With 3,300 employees, BNP Paribas Real Estate provides its customers with local market
expertise in 34 countries (18 wholly-owned subsidiaries and 16 national alliances,
representing over 3,000 staff) and more than 180 offices. BNP Paribas Real Estate is part
of the BNP Paribas Group.

    For more information: http://www.realestate.bnpparibas.com

    About Magic Software Enterprises

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com/fr ] (NASDAQ: MGIC) is
an international provider of application platforms (Magic xpa) and integration platforms
(Magic xpi) (EAI-BPM- Enterprise Application Integration - Business Process Management).
Drawing on 30 years' experience and a network of 14 regional offices around the world,
Magic Software is present in 50 countries through its network of ISVs, system integrators,
distributors/VARs, consultants and OEM partners. The company is a partner of major IT
solution providers, including SAP, Salesforce.com, Microsoft and Oracle.

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

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

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

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

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

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd

New HP 'Print Art' Contest to Promote Creativity Among Children

NEW DELHI, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Contest Winners to Get a Chance to Meet and Learn From Famous TV Anchor Rob in Mumbai

    At a time when parents and school going children are looking for creative ways to
spend their summer vacations, Hewlett-Packard India has announced the "HP Print Art"
contest in partnership with children's TV channel Pogo.

    The contest kicks off today and will last till 30th June. Children from across the
country are invited to participate through various platforms like Radio, TV and HP's
website - Hp.com/in/inkadvantage [http://hp.com/in/inkadvantage ]. To participate in the
contest, children need to send an SMS to 58888 answering a simple question to the provided
number. Eighteen lucky winners will get a chance to meet popular children's presenter Rob
when the campaign culminates with a grand finale in Mumbai on 20th July.

    Schools today encourage students to do their research, assignments and projects at
home. Choosing the right tools will help your children create and exercise their
imagination. We at HP have the widest range of PCs and printers for home that are ideal
tools for creativity. The Ink Advantage range of printers offers high quality affordable
printing to school children helping them in their assignments and study materials.

    So, get a chance to be one of the lucky few and participate in the contest now!

    About HP

    HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people,
businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings
together a portfolio that spans printing, personal Computing, software, services
[http://www8.hp.com/us/en/services/it-services.html ] and IT infrastructure
[http://www8.hp.com/us/en/solutions/solutions-detail.html?compURI=tcm:245-785656 ] to
solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at
http://www.hp.com.

    http://www.hp.com/in

    Editorial contacts

    Shruti Sharma

    The PRactice

    +91-981-168-5842

    shruti@the-practice.net

HP

CONTACT: PRN

Epson Celebrates the Black-and-White Print with New Video Series

New Videos Offer Black-and-White Inkjet Printing Tutorials Plus In-Depth Interviews with Black-and-White Photographic Icons - John Sexton and Kim Weston

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today launched a series of videos celebrating the Black-and-White print, available now on Epson's website. Looking back to the traditional Black-and-White darkroom for inspiration, the new tutorials offer unique insight into the latest digital Black-and-White printing workflows for both novice and more experienced photographers. In addition, in-depth interviews from John Sexton and Kim Weston - two photographic icons who work with traditional Black-and-White tools - underscore the importance of the Black-and-White print.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO)

"To many, the Black-and-White print is the very definition of photography," said Dan (Dano) Steinhardt, marketing manager, Epson America, Inc. "We wanted to capture what Black-and-White has meant emotionally for generations of photographers and also provide a digital workflow foundation as we celebrate the Black-and-White print, be it traditional or digital."

The video interviews with Sexton and Weston will be available as a four-part series, with a new part available every two weeks. From his gallery in Carmel Valley, Calif., Sexton shares his start in photography, working with Ansel Adams, and his amazing body of work produced with traditional Black-and-White film, chemistry and paper. Weston, grandson of Edward Weston, talks about his photographic heritage from his grandfather's original home and darkroom on the Monterey Peninsula, as well as his workshops and his own highly collected traditional Black-and-White work.

In addition, four video tutorials are available, featuring digital Black-and-White printing workflows. Taped in the digital lab at the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops using Silver Efex Pro((TM)) 2 and an Epson Stylus(®) Photo R3000, video topics include:

    --  Getting Started: An introduction to digital Black-and-White printing
        with inspiration from the traditional darkroom
    --  Next Steps: A step-by-step tutorial of several Black-and-White
        conversions and the final steps for printing
    --  More Advanced: A more advanced, step-by-step Black-and-White printing
        workflow tutorial
    --  For Windows Users: A step-by-step overview on Black-and-White printing
        for those using Windows 7
For more information about the Epson video series, visit http://www.epson.com/blackandwhite.

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

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 68,000 employees in 96 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.

Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonProImaging) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

Note: EPSON and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Epson

CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com, or Jane Fainer, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com

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

Fitbit Announces New Wristband Activity Tracker - the Fitbit Flex

DUBAI, UAE, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

             Combines Fitbit wireless and Bluetooth 4.0 expertise with a flexible

                     wristband, comfortable to wear all day and night

    Fitbit [http://www.fitbit.com/home ], the leading innovator and market leader in the
growing Connected Health & Fitness category, introduces the Fitbit Flex
[http://www.fitbit.com/store ](TM) Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband. Flex
[http://www.fitbit.com/flex ] is the first and only wristband on the market to sync with
Bluetooth 4.0 - which means more flexibility when you want to check your stats. By
combining its expertise in building high performance wireless connected devices with a
flexible, comfortable wristband format, Fitbit plans to accelerate the category growth by
becoming the first and only brand to offer a clip and wristband tracker option.

    Fitbit Flex is a slim, stylish activity and sleep tracking wristband that's with you
all the time and helps make fitness part of your everyday lifestyle. The new Fitbit Flex
tracks steps taken, distance travelled, and calories burned, encouraging you to walk more
and do more through bright LED indicator lights on the wristband that give you immediate
feedback on your progress toward a goal throughout the day. It also tracks how long and
how well you sleep, allowing you to learn how to sleep better.

    Flex uses Bluetooth 4.0 to sync your data automatically to your Fitbit dashboard using
select iPhone, iPad and Android devices [http://www.fitbit.com/product/mobile/iphone ], or
your computer - no buttons to push, nothing to plug in. With Flex, your smartphone or
tablet become your dashboard, giving you access to Fitbit's rich graphs and tools
(leaderboard, badges, etc.) on the go to keep you motivated throughout the day. By adding
a wristband tracker to its activity tracker portfolio, Fitbit offers everyone more ways to
wear their trackers, and more ways to fit them more seamlessly into their everyday
lifestyle.

    "People are becoming more aware of the significant health benefits that come from
moving more throughout the day. Fitbit has proven expertise in providing a great
experience that will actually get people to move more each day - this is done with our
easy-to-understand graphs and charts, ability to set daily goals and compete with friends
and family," says James Park, CEO and co-founder of Fitbit. "We're aware that there is no
'one size fits all' option in fitness, so Fitbit wants to offer the widest variety on the
market. When we saw that we could bring our knowledge to a wristband format done right, we
had to create the new Flex."

    FitbitFlex (AED 529) will be available in the Middle East from June 2013 in Virgin
megastores, Adventure HQ, Stadium Sports Store, IQ, I Style, Mobily(KSA), Soccer Scene, Go
Sports Qatar, Galaxy Sports Qatar, Xcite stores(Kuwait).

    Unforgettable Wristband Design

    The slim and stylish Flex is comfortable to wear all day, motivating you to achieve
your daily fitness goals. Flex's indicator lights will illuminate as you hit 20%
increments of reaching a goal(such as walking 10K steps). Flex comes in four great colors
and you can even switch bands to match your mood or help make fitness part of your
lifestyle.

    Fitbit Flex features and benefits include:

       
        - Know your stats: Tracks steps, distance, calories burned, and active
          minutes
        - Getting good ZZZs: Tracks quality of sleep (# of hours, how many times you
          wake up, sleep efficiency index)and usesa silent alarm that vibrates to wake you up
          gently
        - First and only wristband to: Sync to select mobile devices via Bluetooth 4.0
          (first all-day wristband tracker to offer this capability). It also syncs wirelessly
          and automatically to your computer.
        - Multi-platform: Syncs to select iPhone and, now, select Android devices. With
          select NFC -enabled Android devices, you can also now tap your device to automatically
          launch your Fitbit stats.
        - With you all the time: Comfortable enough to wear all day. Water-resistant.
          Wear it in the shower.
        - Match your mood or personality: Flexible, interchangeable tracker with a
          variety of colorful wristbands (Black, Slate, Teal, Tangerine)
        - Rich mobile and online offerings: iPhone and Android App and Online
          tools-shows activity charts, leaderboards and more. Set goals, view progress and earn
          badges.
        - Social motivation: Connect with friends and family for support or friendly
          competition
        - Even more health and fitness tools: Log food, weight and more on Fitbit's
          website or apps

    Flex to Sync Through Bluetooth 4.0 for select iPhone and Android Devices

    Flex is the first all-day wristband tracker with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, so it can
wirelessly and automatically sync your stats to select Apple and Android devices. Fitbit
is also updating its Android app with NFC tap capability on NFC-enabled Bluetooth phones.
Using the Fitbit mobile app [http://www.fitbit.com/product/mobile/iphone ]s, you can set a
goal, see stats updated, and track your progress when you are on the go. And because you
can sync wirelessly throughout the day, you can also receive notifications on your phone
when you are close to your goals to keep you motivated and, when you meet your goals, to
celebrate your achievements.

    RichSocial and Mobile Platform for Motivation and On-the-Go Stats

    Like all Fitbit trackers, you can also sync your data to your online account through
your computer with an included Bluetooth 4.0 USB dongle. Whether online or on a mobile
device, you can see graphs, earn activity badges, set up a friendly competition with
friends and family, and log food or other work-outs. These tools encourage you to stay
active and keep you motivated. You can even compete on the Fitbit leaderboard that
refreshes throughout the day for moment-to-moment inspiration. If you're more
self-motivated, you can earn badges for daily or lifetime achievements.

    Fitbit also integrates with many popular health and fitness apps, including Endomondo,
LoseIt, MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal and Sparkpeople, to allow users to share data from
their favorite apps.

    Android Syncing

    More news! Not only is Fitbit the only player in the personal connected health and
fitness device space to offer an Android app, it also will be the first to offer Bluetooth
4.0 syncing capabilities to select Android devices, coming late in January/early February.
Owners of the Fitbit One, Zip and now Flex will be able to track their progress on select
Android phones. The updated Android app will be compatible with the Samsung Galaxy SIII
and Samsung Note II. More devices will be available soon.

    This new development emphasizes Fitbit's investment in multiplatform mobility. Earlier
this month, Fitbit released an app built specifically for the Microsoft Surface Tablet.

    Rapidly Growing Product Line and Company Growth

    Fitbit Flex follows on the successful launches of three Fitbit products within the
last year: the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale, Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One Wireless Activity
+ Sleep Trackers. Fitbit products are carried in over 10,000 U.S. retailer stores, and
sold internationally, in countries like Canada, Spain, UK, France, Germany, Australia and
New Zealand.

    About Fitbit

    Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, Calif., Fitbit is dedicated to designing tools and
experiences that fit seamlessly into people's lives. Fitbit offers the insights and
encouragement to make smart choices and to see how small, everyday changes add up to big
results. The Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One are the leading wireless fitness trackers in the
market, while its Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale is a top-selling connected weight scale. Fitbit
has distribution at leading U.S. retailers such as Apple, Amazon, AT&T, Best Buy,
Brookstone, Radio Shack, REI, Verizon and Target. Fitbit products are sold in the U.S.,
Canada, the EU, New Zealand and Australia. Fitbit is funded by the Foundry Group, True
Ventures and SoftTech VC. For more information please visit http://www.Fitbit.com or
connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.

       
        Media inquiries & images
        Sam Armitage
        +971506957906
        Sam@8pointmedia.net

Fitbit

Planetary Resources Needs YOUR Help to Hunt for Alien Planets

Asteroid mining company announces new crowdfunding goal to enhance the ARKYD telescope with capability to search for alien planets around distant stars

BELLEVUE, Wash., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alien planets are out there and Planetary Resources needs your help to find them! That's right, the same high-powered telescope technology being used by Planetary Resources to identify near-Earth asteroids can also be used to hunt for what scientists call extrasolar planets or "exoplanets" - which are very much alien worlds. For the first-time ever, this capability will be placed directly into the hands of students, researchers and citizen scientists.

Planetary Resources recently launched a campaign on Kickstarter for the ARKYD - the world's first crowdfunded space telescope accessible to the public. In only 13 days, the company has already reached well over 85 percent of its original US$1 million goal. Today, the company is announcing that if the total amount pledged exceeds US$2 million in the 19 days remaining in the campaign,it will invest the additional funds to enhance the ARKYD space telescope technology to enable it to search for alien planets! 

Visit Planetary Resources' Kickstarter Page to Pledge Your Support: http://bit.ly/ARKYD-100

These upgrades would add exoplanet transit detection capability by enhancing the telescope's stability systems and dedicating time to monitor candidate star systems.  A special bonus is that this upgrade would also allow for better measurement of the spin-properties of asteroids, using the same technique.  "While the ARKYD won't rival NASA's US$600 million Kepler spacecraft, which may have to end its mission due to a recent equipment failure, the enhanced ARKYD will be a huge step toward important new scientific discoveries enabled by citizen scientists," said Chris Lewicki, President and Chief Engineer, Planetary Resources, Inc.

The company is partnered with one of the world's leading exoplanet scientists, Sara Seager, Ph.D. of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Seager, Professor of Physics and Planetary Science at MIT stated, "We're excited about this game-changing approach that could transform how we do science in the future.  It's not just about advanced technology in a small satellite, but a crowdfunded approach to space science that could be revolutionary. The enhanced version of the ARKYD telescope will be an important source of data for exoplanets that can only be obtained from space, above the blurring effects of Earth's turbulent atmosphere."

Peter H. Diamandis, M.D., Planetary Resources Co-Founder and Co-Chairman said, "We're confident this campaign will exceed the original goal of US$1 million dollars. We're now focusing on enhancing the capabilities of the telescope and creating meaningful and epic crowd involvement." He continued, "We're a hardware and inspiration company, and we're thrilled to provide a new generation of space pioneers with the ability to take a hands-on approach to exploration."

To date, more than 9,400 people from around the globe have pledged their support for the ARKYD.  Over 8,000 have requested their very own #SpaceSelfie, another 900 people have donated time on the ARKYD to education and many others are looking to gain access to the telescope to explore the cosmos on their own!

Planetary Resources, Inc. was founded in 2009 by Eric Anderson and Dr. Peter H. Diamandis. Our vision is to establish a new paradigm for resource utilization that will bring the Solar System within humanity's economic sphere of influence. The company will conduct low-cost robotic space exploration beginning with the Arkyd Series of space missions that will identify the most commercially viable near-Earth asteroids. These initial missions will assist the company in enabling the retrieval of raw materials from these select asteroids, including water, precious metals and more.

Planetary Resources is financed by industry-launching visionaries, three of whom include Google's CEO Larry Page & Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt; and Ross Perot, Jr., Chairman of Hillwood and The Perot Group; who are committed to expanding the world's resource base so humanity can continue to grow and prosper for centuries to come. Some of the company's partners and advisors include the Bechtel Corporation; film maker and explorer James Cameron; former Chief of Staff, United States Air Force General T. Michael Moseley (Ret.); and Sara Seager, Ph.D., Professor of Planetary Science and Physics at MIT. Members of the company's technical staff have worked on every recent U.S. Mars lander including Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity, and include other key non-aerospace and safety-critical disciplines. For more information, please visit http://www.planetaryresources.com.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and YouTube for all the latest updates!

SOURCE  Planetary Resources

Planetary Resources

CONTACT: Stacey Tearne, stearne@planetaryresources.com, +1 202-256-7917

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

Chelsio Delivers 40Gb Ethernet Adapter; Sets New Performance Bar For High Speed Ethernet

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chelsio Communications, a leading provider of 10Gb Ethernet Unified Wire Adapters and ASICs, today announced the availability of the first set of 40Gb Ethernet network adapters based on the fifth generation of its hyper-virtualized unified wire Terminator ASIC architecture.  The T5 powered adapters are the industry's highest performance Ethernet interfaces, delivering wire speed bandwidth, ultra low latency and high message processing capacity. With a comprehensive suite of offloaded storage, compute and networking protocols - including RDMA, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, iSCSI and FCoE with T10-DIX - T5 enables network convergence and provides unprecedented performance in virtualized environments, while dramatically increasing host system efficiency and lowering communications overhead.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/SF30203LOGO)

"Adapters that can deliver a rich feature-set in conjunction with high performance from 10Gb to 40Gb should see success in the market," said Seamus Crehan, president of Crehan Research.  "The converged nature of the features on the T5 adapters should enable their use in a variety of verticals and consolidate applications on a single interface."

The new T5 based cards are high performance drop-in replacements for any FibreChannel or InfiniBand adapter in BSD, Linux and Windows environments:

    --  T520-LL-CR:  a dual-port, ultra low latency 10 Gigabit Ethernet Unified
        Wire adapter with a PCI Express 3.0 host bus interface, optimized for
        financial and HPC applications, with over 6M messages/sec capacity and
        near zero jitter. It is also a Best in Class 10 GbE interconnect
        solution for cloud computing, virtualization, storage, and other data
        center applications.  The T520-LL-CR provides 1.5usec end-to-end latency
        to user-space TCP, UDP and RDMA applications, and is capable of 2x10G
        full duplex line rate forwarding performance with 64B packets in RFC
        2544 testing.
    --  T580-LP-CR:  a dual-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Unified Wire adapter with
        PCI Express 3.0 host bus interface, optimized for cloud computing, HPC,
        virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. The
        T580-LP-CR provides ultra low latency and line rate 40Gbps full duplex
        performance for iSCSI, FCoE, TCP/IP, UDP/IP and RDMA users, and is the
        only adapter capable of 40Gb line rate operation at 8KB I/O with Windows
        2012 SMB-Direct.
Both adapters have true dual-channel active-active operation capability with failover support between ports and between adapters, qualifying them for deployment in enterprise critical applications.

"Besides offering uncompromising performance and a rich feature set, T5 adapters are supported by the most comprehensive suite of software of any solution in the industry," said Kianoosh Naghshineh, CEO of Chelsio.  "This will truly enable the OEMs to standardize on a single vendor for all networking applications, thereby reducing qualification and inventory carrying costs."

A natural evolution of the scalable T4 architecture, T5 leverages all the software developed for T4, and in turn, T5 software is compatible with T6, allowing all investments to be future proofed for 100Gbps applications.

Chelsio is demonstrating the T5 adapters and their performance at the International Super Computing Conference in Leipzig, Germany on June 17-20.

Availability and Pricing
The T5 adapters are available now from Chelsio's distributors with standard lead times.  T520-LL-CR is street priced at $975.  T580-LP-CR is street priced at $945.  T5 layer 2 and low latency middleware software is available for download at no additional licensing fees. Offload software is currently available in beta, at no additional licensing fees.

About Chelsio Communications, Inc.

Chelsio is a leading technology company focused on solving high performance networking and storage challenges for virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments.  Now shipping its fourth generation protocol acceleration technology, Chelsio is delivering hardware and software solutions including Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high performance storage gateways, unified management software, bypass cards, and other solutions focused on specialized applications.  Visit the company at http://www.chelsio.com.

SOURCE  Chelsio Communications, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/SF30203LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Chelsio Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Chelsio Communications, 408-962-3600, media@chelsio.com

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

SQUARE ENIX Announces Next Generation Development of KINGDOM HEARTS III

The Highly Anticipated Sequel by Disney Interactive and SQUARE ENIX

Confirmed for PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SQUARE ENIX, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced KINGDOM HEARTS III, the next chapter in the celebrated KINGDOM HEARTS franchise that marked its ten-year anniversary in March 2012.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/LA30208LOGO)

KINGDOM HEARTS III features a mature Sora as the main protagonist who sets forth on an adventure with Mickey, Donald and Goofy through new and legendary Disney worlds. KINGDOM HEARTS III will make full use of next generation console technologies to showcase a stunning universe packed full of worlds based on Disney properties.

Story of KINGDOM HEARTS III

Believing light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xehanort seeks to spark war against the 'tyranny of light' to restore equilibrium.

In an effort to undermine Xehanort's plot, Sora, Donald and Goofy search for seven guardians of light and the "Key to Return Hearts," while King Mickey and Riku search for previous Keyblade wielders.

Related Links
Official Homepage: http://www.kingdomhearts.com
Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/kingdomhearts
Official Twitter®: @KINGDOMHEARTS

KINGDOM HEARTS III will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. KINGDOM HEARTS III is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

About the KINGDOM HEARTS series
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation®2 system, the series has expanded with six subsequent entries. The series celebrated its 10(th) anniversary in March 2012, and has shipped over 19 million units worldwide.

KINGDOM HEARTS 1.5 ReMIX, a compilation of KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories and HD cinematic story videos from KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days will also be available for $39.99 on September 10, 2013.

About Disney Interactive
Disney Interactive, one of the world's largest creators of high-quality interactive entertainment across all platforms, is the part of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the global creation and delivery of interactive entertainment, multi-platform video games, and family-focused content across all current and emerging digital media platforms. Disney Interactive produces and distributes a broad portfolio of content from Disney Interactive Games and Disney Interactive Media. Products and content released and operated by Disney Interactive include blockbuster mobile, social and console games, online virtual worlds, #1 kid's entertainment destination Disney.com and the #1 Family/Parenting portfolio on the Web.

Disney Interactive is the interactive entertainment part of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS).

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 61 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.na.square-enix.com/.

© Disney Developed by SQUARE ENIX.
DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Square Enix, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/LA30208LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Square Enix, Inc.

CONTACT: David Yang/Emily Shoji, Square Enix, Inc., (310) 846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com; Ross Purnell, Bender/Helper Impact for Square Enix, Inc., (310) 694-3118, ross_purnell@bhimpact.com

Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com

SQUARE ENIX Unveils The Future Of FINAL FANTASY

FINAL FANTASY XV in Development for Next Generation Consoles

FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII Becomes FINAL FANTASY XV for the Next Installment in the Best-Selling Series

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SQUARE ENIX, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced FINAL FANTASY® XV for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

(Logo : http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/LA30204LOGO)

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120604/LA17846LOGO)

Previously known as FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII, the title's development expanded and evolved to take full advantage of the capabilities of next generation platforms. While the main concept, world and story continue to be developed as originally envisioned, the First Production Development Team has further improved FINAL FANTASY XV's action, gameplay elements and graphic quality to match the technology of the next generation hardware, as well as the expectations of players eagerly awaiting the game's release.

For more information, please visit http://na.square-enix.com/FFXV.

Story of FINAL FANTASY XV
The armed forces of Niflheim launch a devastating assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis, casting Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades out of their homes and into the fray. The engaging tale to follow draws audiences into an awe-inspiring world steeped in the rich storytelling traditions of SQUARE ENIX's renowned First Production Development team.

FINAL FANTASY XV will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One®. FINAL FANTASY XV is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 61 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.na.square-enix.com/.

FINAL FANTASY XV © SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.  All Rights Reserved.
CHARACTER DESIGN: TETSUYA NOMURA / Roberto Ferrari
FINAL FANTASY, the FINAL FANTASY XV logo, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Square Enix, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120604/LA17846LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/LA30204LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Square Enix, Inc.

CONTACT: Justin Kranzl, David Yang, Emily Shoji, Square Enix, Inc., (310) 846-0400, na.pr@square-enix.com, or Ross Purnell, Bender/Helper Impact for Square Enix, Inc., ross_purnell@bhimpact.com

Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com

Wavien, Inc. Demonstrates a Hard-Edge LED Spot Light with Medium Base Socket Using Recycling Light Technology

VALENCIA, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wavien, Inc. has developed a hard-edge LED spot light (TruSpot(TM)) with a standard medium base socket, which produces a distinctively clean and sharp edge profile using Wavien's proprietary Recycling Light Technology (RLT(TM)). In contrast, most medium base "spot lights" now on the market are, in reality, narrow beam flood lights which produce undefined soft edges, diminishing the highlighting effect. This TruSpot LED lamp is a simple, screw-in replacement for standard light bulbs, PAR lamps, etc., and provides a true spot light effect without the expense of custom spot light fixtures and installations. Wavien has also designed the TruSpot LED light to accept GOBO image slides so that it can be used to project advertising images.

Traditional light collection optics do not increase LED brightness and, as a result, are not efficient for spot light applications. Wavien's RLT technology is based on a very low-cost optical component that captures the wasted light in conventional lighting designs, recycles the light, and directs it back into the output beam allowing increased brightness at the spot.  "Wavien's RLT technology for LED offers outstanding brightness by recovering unused high angle light from the LED. This recycling technique is a benefit for a wide range of applications, such as our newly developed TruSpot spot light," stated Dr. Kenneth Li, President and CEO of Wavien, Inc., who is also the inventor of the recycling technology.  Dr. Li added: "Clearly the TruSpot light bulb, with the added feature of GOBO projection capability, is a breakthrough in the lighting industry, especially for retail locations where highlighting the product under the spot light is critical. The TruSpot offers real spot light performance without the expense of custom configurations," stated Dr. Li.

This LED recycling technique is also being introduced into many other areas of illumination including medical light sources and consumer projectors. Wavien will show this technology at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando, Florida from June 12 - 14 at booth #381.

About Wavien, Inc.

Wavien, based in Valencia, California, is a technology licensing company developing long-life, high-performance light sources and engine prototypes for the general light, medical lighting, entertainment, fiber optic, and the projection lighting industries.  Wavien currently offers its unique "Recycling Light Technology" for light sources including LEDs and plasma lamps. Wavien also works on laser excited phosphor using liquid cooling for high power applications for the projection industries. Wavien continues to support the lighting and projection industries with its Dual Paraboloid Reflector (DPR(TM)) technology ("DPR") using ultra-high-pressure arc lamps and high power xenon lamps.

DPR and RLT are registered trademarks of Wavien, Inc.

For more information, please visit http://www.wavien.com or contact the company.

Contact Information:

Harry Farrar 
Sales and Marketing 
(661) 294-2900 ext. 210

This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  Wavien, Inc.

Wavien, Inc.

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

Ubitus and NEXON Partner Up to Offer Cloud Gaming Service

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubitus Inc., the worldwide technology leader in cloud gaming solutions and NEXON are excited to announce today their partnership in Cloud Gaming. South Korea's best Kids game, NEXON's "CrazyArcade : BnB", a game where players trap opponents in bubbles, with 350,000 simultaneous players will be available on TV platform through Ubitus' telecom partners in South Korea, starting with LG Uplus' U+ tvG service, which is the world's first carrier Google TV Set-top box.With optimized input methods for TV platform, the cloud version of "CrazyArcade : BnB" will start trial service in August with new contents to be added in the coming updates.

(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/05/14/20130514115411922696-l.jpg )

Ubitus powers immersive gaming experiences for tier one carriers and service providers around the world, and is the first cloud gaming service to truly achieve N screen delivery from PCs/Macs to mobile devices to set top boxes to TV dongles to SmartTVs.  Ubitus GameCloud technology uses the power of optimized cloud computing to quickly and efficiently deliver console-quality games to end consumers, without long download, slow install or high storage requirement on end devices.  The Ubitus GPU-accelerated cloud gaming solution delivers unparalleled performance and scale by supporting the highest concurrency and lowest power consumption in the industry.

"We are very excited to partner up with NEXON, one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies and is recognized around the world for its quality contents. Our mission is to create a world-class gaming experience accessible to people anywhere at any time, and content is definitely a key ingredient in this.  With great partners like NEXON, we can certainly look forward to bring exciting cloud gaming experiences to our Korean customer base, and together we will continue to grow and solidify the cloud gaming industry for the masses," said Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus.

About Ubitus Inc.

Ubitus Inc., the technology leader in deploying cloud-enabled rich media services, offers innovative cloud computing solutions for device manufactures, wired/wireless communication service providers, telecommunication operators and digital content developers.  Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, the company now has 200 employees and offices in United States, Japan, South Korea and mainland China.

About NEXON

Nexon Co. Ltd. was established in South Korea on December 1994 where it published its first title, Nexus: The Kingdom of the Winds, in 1996. Many title releases followed such as Dark Ages: Online Roleplaying, Elemental Saga, QuizQuiz, KartRider, Elancia, and Shattered Galaxy; some of which are maintained by a company spun off of Nexon, Kru Interactive. In 2003, Nexon developed MapleStory in South Korea, which later became its most successful title. The game was localized in many locations such as Japan, mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, North America, Europe, Brazil, and Vietnam.

Originally founded in South Korea, Nexon Co. Ltd. is currently based in Japan. Nexon Co. Ltd. has four corporations running; they are located in South Korea, Japan, United States, and Europe.

Nexon currently has eleven subsidiaries: Nexon Networks, Nexon Mobile, NeoPle, Nextoric, Nexonova, GameHi, NDoors, CoPersons, Nclipse, ExcGames, and Xeogen.

Nexon went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on December 13, 2011 in an initial public offering, the largest in Japan for 2011 and the second largest by a technological company for 2011 worldwide.

Media Contact

Ubitus Inc.
+886-2-2727-6123
contact@ubitus.net

SOURCE  Ubitus Inc.

Ubitus Inc.

Ubitus and NEOWIZ GAMES Corp. Partner Up to Offer Cloud Gaming Service for NEOWIZ GAMES's in South Korea, Japan and USA

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubitus Inc., the worldwide technology leader in cloud gaming solutions and NEOWIZ GAMES Corp. are excited to announce today their partnership in Cloud Gaming. In June 2013, Ubitus begins service of NEOWIZ GAMES's latest and greatest titles on its American and Asian platforms, beginning with N-screen cloud game service of 'Art of Baseball', a baseball management game with realistically directed game play and reality of scores derived from simulations.

(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2013/05/14/20130514115411922696-l.jpg )

Ubitus powers immersive gaming experiences for tier one carriers and service providers around the world, and is the first cloud gaming service to truly achieve N screen delivery from PCs/Macs to mobile devices to set top boxes to TV dongles to SmartTVs. Ubitus GameCloud technology uses the power of optimized cloud computing to quickly and efficiently deliver console-quality games to end consumers, without long download, slow install or high storage requirement on end devices.  The Ubitus GPU-accelerated cloud gaming solution delivers unparalleled performance and scale by supporting the highest concurrency and lowest power consumption in the industry.

"We are very excited to partner up with NEOWIZ GAMES, one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies and is recognized around the world for its quality contents. Our mission is to create a world-class gaming experience accessible to people anywhere at any time, and content is definitely a key ingredient in this.  With great partners like NEOWIZ GAMES, we can certainly look forward to bring exciting cloud gaming experiences to our North American and Asian customer base, and together we will continue to grow and solidify the cloud gaming industry for the masses." said Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus.

About Ubitus Inc.

Ubitus Inc., the technology leader in deploying cloud-enabled rich media services, offers innovative cloud computing solutions for device manufactures, wired/wireless communication service providers, telecommunication operators and digital content developers.  Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, the company now has 200 employees and offices in United States, Japan, South Korea and mainland China.

About NEOWIZ GAMES Corp.

NEOWIZ GAMES Corp. has been established as a spin off from NEOWIZ HOLDINGS Corp. and a company specialized in the game business, with a strong position as one of the market leaders in Korean on-line game industry. We are servicing various games in a variety of genres, including FPS, RACING, RPG, to name a few, through our game portal site, 'PMANG' (http://www.pmang.com) As a game company, we are servicing well-respected and top-quality games developed by both in-house and third-party development partners through our distinguished publishing capability. Some of our well-known games include SLUGGER, A. V. A, and CROSS FIRE, which are serviced in all major game markets all over the globe, such as China, Japan, North America, and Europe. These game products play the roles of the spearhead for our global market strategy. As a part of our strategy to grow into a global leader in the game industry, we are actively marketing our products in China and Asian region, as well as pioneering into new markets such as North America and Europe.

Media Contact

Ubitus Inc.
+886-2-2727-6123
contact@ubitus.net

SOURCE  Ubitus Inc.

Ubitus Inc.

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

Permabit CEO to Speak at Lazard Capital's Solid State Storage Day

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Cook, CEO of Permabit Technology Corporation, the recognized leader in data efficiency technology, will be presenting at Lazard Capital Markets Solid State Storage Day June 12 at 11:30 a.m. EDT at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120620/LA27917LOGO)

Lazard Capital Markets provides research, sales and trading, and underwriting in the areas of equity, fixed income and convertible securities. It offers tailored advice, strategies and solutions to clients worldwide to facilitate access to public and private capital.  Hosting proprietary events like Solid State Storage Day helps its clients make the best-informed decisions by providing timely, thoughtful analysis as well as access to company management teams and industry thought leaders.

Cook is a frequent participant at financial industry events, counted on for his expertise on trends in the storage market.  For Lazard Capital's Solid State Storage Day, Cook will discuss how storage efficiency technologies, such as compression, replication, deduplication and thin provisioning, can maximize performance, ensure reliability and manage scalability within solid state environments.

"SSDs' superior I/O make it the preferred technology in enterprise environments requiring accelerated performance for mission-critical applications," said Cook. "By utilizing Albireo data optimization technologies to improve wear and write performance in solid state environments, SSD array OEMs can close the cost gap for wider adoption.  I look forward to sharing with attendees of Solid State Storage Day the business benefits of data optimization with SSDs and the transformational impact on the storage sector."

Supporting Resources
Permabit
Permabit Media Center
Careers
Albireo
Follow Permabit on Twitter

About Permabit
Permabit is a recognized leader in data efficiency technology, enabling OEMs to leverage their R&D investment, increase margin, accelerate time to market and achieve competitive advantage. Permabit Albireo software massively improves performance and efficiency of data creation, transmission and storage. Solutions built with Albireo are being delivered by leading hardware, software and service providers. Our partners include Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), LSI, and StoneFly. Permabit was founded in 2000 by a technical and business team from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For more information, visit: http://www.permabit.com.

    Media Contacts

    Mike Ivanov, VP Marketing Judy Smith

    Permabit                  JPR Communications

    617-995-9311              818-224-7599

    mivanov@permabit.com      judys@jprcom.com
SOURCE  Permabit Technology Corp.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120620/LA27917LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Permabit Technology Corp.

Web Site: http://permabit.com

Panasonic Announces The Launch Of The SC-MAX650 Extra-Large Audio System, Which Produces Powerful Amplification And Clear Sound

SECAUCUS, N.J., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announced the launch of the SC-MAX650 Extra-Large Audio System, a 2300 Watt audio system that produces powerful amplification paired with crystal clear sound quality for the ultimate party system. 

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/NY29221)

"The SC-MAX650 is our most powerful audio system yet," said David Fisher, Product Manager, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America.  "From its aesthetic design to its sound capabilities, we have created this system to be a showstopper and truly bring a party to life through music."

With 2300W of total system power, the new Panasonic SC-MAX650 Extra-Large Audio System produces commanding sound which is matched by crystal-clear audio quality.  Equipped with four-way floor-standing speakers with prism-color illumination which house 15" and 7-7/8" Super Woofers, a 4" Woofer and a 2-3/8" Tweeter, the SC-MAX650 allows users to experience powerful surround sound.  The nano-sized bamboo cone tweeter delivers high sound pressure and clarity, resulting in crisp, clear vocals.

D. Bass with Smart Control approximates the original musical instruments and produces powerful, rich bass sounds while Maximized Bass Sound PLUS detects and eliminates distortion so users can enjoy clear bass sounds regardless of the volume.  The Panasonic SC-MAX650 is also equipped with CD Playback, an FM/AM Tuner, USB Playback and AUX and Music Port, users can choose from a variety of sound sources to keep the party going.  Plus, a MIC Jack allows for users to interact with guests over the speaker system or utilize for karaoke.

The Panasonic SC-MAX650 Extra-Large Audio System will be available in retail locations and http://www.shop.panasonic.com in June for an SRP of $1,199.99. 

About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada.  The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. 

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots to number six: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx.  Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

SOURCE  Panasonic

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/NY29221
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Panasonic

CONTACT: Lori Chiazzo (Panasonic), 201-392-4178, lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com, Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), 212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com, Vanna Marmo (Cohn & Wolfe), 212-798-9798, vanna.marmo@cohnwolfe.com

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

ZEISS Brings Most Complete Immersive Experience to Gaming at E3 Expo

Plug-and-play multimedia video glasses provide no-compromise gaming experience

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Carl Zeiss, the world's leader in optics and opto-electronics, today announced NVIDIA® 3DTV Play(TM) compatibility and a headtracker gaming accessory for its cinemizer® OLED (organic light-emitting diode) multimedia video glasses that allows gamers to explore in an immersive environment through simple head movements, with no compromise whatsoever to image quality or performance. The glasses with headtracker are being demonstrated this week during the E3 Expo, the world's premier trade show for computer and video games, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (South Hall, Booth #2658).

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/DE29964)

Natural Game Movement

The cinemizer OLED glasses are the most comfortable high-performance multimedia eyewear of its kind; and equipped with the headtracker, the gaming experience becomes even more competitive and more realistic. Players can simply move their head to change position instead of reaching for a console button, and the headtracker responds to the player's movements in less than 5 milliseconds.

"The extremely low latency response of the cinemizer's headtracker ensures a gamer's performance is maximized through natural movements," said Dave Hodgson, principal of Total 3D Solutions, Carl Zeiss's cinemizer OLED North American business partner. "Gamers now have the opportunity to feel part of the game not only visually but physically, as well."

Acting similar to a PC mouse, the cinemizer headtracker is suitable for all games and applications that can be controlled with a mouse. No extra driver is needed for the headtracker, so it can be activated immediately for hundreds of PC games on Windows, Apple and Linux operating systems. Console gamers also have the opportunity to enhance their game play with the headtracker through the use of a 3rd-party mouse adapter.

NVIDIA and 3D Compatibility for Superior Image Quality

The cinemizer OLED promises no compromise on performance, a pledge that begins with a pixel density of 2,500 ppi, nearly seven times that of Apple's retina display. The glasses feature two integrated OLED micro-displays, one for each eye, that provide a fill rate of 99 percent and a 4 sub-pixel-per-pixel structure. Because they use two displays, these glasses furnish amazing 3D picture quality, with no drawbacks like flimmering, motion blur, reduced luminance or ghosting to detract from the experience. The image combines high contrast, true black and vivid colors to ensure exceptional quality.

Beyond image quality, the cinemizer OLED can be used in 3D mode on PCs with an NVIDIA 3D Vision-capable GeForce® graphics card and 3DTV Play software. NVIDIA's 3DTV Play software provides gamers with access to the massive library of more than 600 3DTV Play-compatible PC games.

"Compatibility of Carl Zeiss' cinemizer OLED multimedia glasses with NVIDIA's 3DTV Play software allows gamers to achieve the full immersive potential of NVIDIA-powered graphics by erasing the room around them," stated Steve Klett, 3D Vision Product Manager at NVIDIA.

E3 attendees can experience the cinemizer OLED and NVIDIA compatibility on a NVIDIA GeForce-powered PC at the ZEISS booth.

Gamers will have no issues connecting the cinemizer OLED to 3D displays, PCs featuring NVIDIA graphics technology or even NVIDIA's new SHIELD(TM) mobile Android gaming device. Consumers can check to see if their PC is NVIDIA 3DTV Play-compatible, download a free trial version of 3DTV Play, and learn more about NVIDIA's graphics products by visiting the NVIDIA website.

Take Your Seat with Playseat and cinemizer OLED

At the E3 Expos, gamers can battle from the cockpit of a fighter jet without paying the $150 million price tag by combining the cinemizer OLED and tech from gaming seat manufacturer Playseat®. Playseat will be providing a Playseat Air Force for the ZEISS booth at E3, allowing show attendees to get the realistic feel of an immersive flight simulator with the cinemizer OLED.

When used with the new headtracker accessory, the cinemizer OLED turns simulator-style games into immersive 3D experiences without any additional drivers. Whether racing down the track or flying through the skies, gamers can eliminate the unnatural distractions created by handheld controllers and upgrade to the natural movements of the headtracker to increase game concentration.

"Playseat® recommends the Carl Zeiss cinemizer OLED and headtracker to get totally immersed in the game and enjoy complete freedom," said Playseat® COO Tako Dijkman, "getting an experience as close to reality as possible in your living room."

The Playseat® Air Force works with popular flight stick throttle and yoke sets on the market. It can be configured to a very realistic flight deck feel; but to get a fully immersive visual experience, the cinemizer OLED with headtracker is recommended. Auto race fans can also benefit from the complete experience with the cinemizer OLED, headtracker and one of Playseat's realistic racing simulation cockpits compatible with driving wheels and pedals.

Immersion Without Compromise

Unlike other immersive glasses in development, the cinemizer requires no additional drivers or game modification; it's a truly integrated plug-and-play device, fully compatible with all PCs and major console gaming systems with HDMI or AV out. For mobile games, the cinemizer plugs in easily to iOS and Android devices. The cinemizer's diverse connectivity options and 2D or 3D video capabilities extend its usefulness well beyond just the gaming market.

Nor does the cinemizer compromise on comfort; the glasses are portable and light on the head while in use, with a carefully crafted ergonomic design incorporating soft-touch nose and ear pieces so they can be worn comfortably for hours at a time without tiring the user.

Of particular importance to gamers, the cinemizer with headtracker is available for purchase right now. And E3 attendees can receive free shipping during the week of E3 by visiting the ZEISS Multimedia booth in South Hall, Booth #2658.

At E3, the ZEISS team also plans to meet with developers interested in adding new dimensions to gaming and will be seeking additional partners for distribution and retail sales of the cinemizer product range, with a specific interest in gaming.

For more information about the cinemizer OLED and headtracker, please visit http://total3dsolutions.com/gaming.html.

About Total 3D Solutions 

Total 3D Solutions is a Carl Zeiss business partner and North American distributor for the cinemizer OLED.  A Michigan-based company, Total 3D Solutions has 15 years of experience in the fields of 3D video production and animation, app development and immersive training solutions for the U.S. military and several large US corporations. 

In addition to immersive training solutions, Total 3D Solutions develops various applications and uses for the cinemizer OLED, such as a calming aid for dental patients, controlling model aircraft via first-person view (FPV), a presentation tool for architects, a marketing tool for ad agencies and a flexible viewfinder for photographers and film-makers. For more information, please visit http://www.total3dsolutions.com.

About Carl Zeiss Group

The Carl Zeiss Group is an international leader in the fields of optics and opto-electronics. With 24,000 employees, Carl Zeiss has contributed to technological progress all over the world for more than 160 years through innovative technologies and leading-edge solutions in the areas of semiconductor manufacturing technology, industrial metrology, microscopy, medical technology, vision care and consumer optics/optronics. The company was founded in 1846 in Jena, Germany, and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

SOURCE  Carl Zeiss

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/DE29964
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Carl Zeiss

CONTACT: Chris Mahar, +1.616.340.5809, Total3DSolutions@airfoilgroup.com, Katie Geralds, +1.248.304.1454, Total3DSolutions@airfoilgroup.com

Web Site: http://total3dsolutions.com/gaming.html

Kickstart Internet of Things development with TI's new SimpleLink(TM) Wi-Fi® CC3000 BoosterPack

$35 CC3000 module-based BoosterPack works with both MSP430(TM) and Tiva(TM) C Series LaunchPad evaluation kits for fast time to market of new Wi-Fi designs

DALLAS, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To help professional engineers, hobbyists and university students kickstart the development of Wi-Fi-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced the SimpleLink(TM) Wi-Fi® CC3000 BoosterPack. The new Wi-Fi BoosterPack is powered by the SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 module from TI, which offers simplified Wi-Fi connectivity for microcontroller (MCU) -based systems. Working with both the MSP430(TM) and Tiva(TM) C Series MCU LaunchPad evaluation kits, the CC3000 BoosterPack (CC3000BOOST) quickly gets designs started for a wide variety of MCU-based home automation, health and fitness and machine to machine (M2M) applications. For more information see http://www.ti.com/cc3000boost.

Since the new BoosterPack is based on TI's SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 module, it benefits from features including reduced development time, lower manufacturing costs, less board space, easier certification, and minimal required RF expertise. Armed with TI's unique SmartConfig(TM) technology, the new SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 BoosterPack allows for one-step activation of multiple in-home, headless devices to get them quickly connected to the Wi-Fi network.

    SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 BoosterPack features and benefits

    Feature                          Benefits
    -------                          --------

    SmartConfig                       One-step Wi-Fi configuration using smartphones,
     technology                        tablets or PCs
    Easy network setup for display-
                                       less (headless) devices
    Simultaneous multiple
                                       device provisioning
    iOS, Android and Java sample
                                       applications available
     Royalty-free software
    -----------                      ---------------------------------------------------

    Flexible memory                   Smallest memory foot print of CC3000 module for
     size                              easy integration with low-cost MCUs such as
                                       ultra-low power MSP430 Value Line
    ---------------                  ------------------------------------------------

    Service                           Quick and easy discovery of network-provisioned
     discovery                         devices via smartphones and tablets using mDNS
    ----------                       ------------------------------------------------

    Pre-certified
     $9.99 CC3000
     module                         
    Reduces costs to add Wi-Fi to MCU-based designs
    -------------                    -----------------------------------------------

Support
For faster time-to-market, design engineers have access to a complete support platform through the CC3000 wiki. The wiki offers details on how to get started, hardware design information, software examples and details, test and certification tips as well as community support resources.

Availability and pricing
The SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000 BoosterPack (CC3000BOOST) is available now through the TI eStore and TI authorized distributors. The BoosterPack retails for $35 USD. A CC3000 evaluation module (CC3000EM) for other TI MCU EVMs such as the MSP-EXP430FR5739 FRAM experimenter board is also available from TI.

The CC3000 BoosterPack is also being offered as a bundle on TI's eStore with the MSP430 LaunchPad evaluation kit and will soon be available as a bundle with the Tiva C Series LaunchPad evaluation kit.

    --  CC3000 BoosterPack with MSP430 LaunchPad (MSP-EXP430G2-CC3000BOOST) for
        $40.99.
    --  CC3000 BoosterPack with the Tiva C Series LaunchPad for $43.99 coming
        soon.
TI's MCU LaunchPad Ecosystem
TI's MCU LaunchPad ecosystem provides scalable hardware and software tools to engineers of all experience levels. Since their introduction in 2010, MCU LaunchPads have become a popular evaluation platform within the design community, selling close to half a million kits. To provide greater functionality, flexibility, peripherals and scalability, BoosterPack plug-in modules extend the LaunchPad's capabilities with LCD, LED lighting, capacitive touch, motor control, wireless connectivity and more. With three LaunchPad kits starting at less than $10, and more than 50 BoosterPacks available today or in development, TI has set the new standard for easy-to-use, low-cost MCU development ecosystems. Find out more at http://www.ti.com/launchpad.

Find out more about TI's SimpleLink portfolio by visiting the links below:

    --  TI's SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3000: http://www.ti.com/cc3000
    --  TI's SimpleLink product family: http://www.ti.com/simplelink
    --  TI's SmartConfig technology video: http://www.ti.com/cc3000boost-pr-v
    --  TI's CC3000 Wiki: http://www.ti.com/cc3000boost-pr-wiki
    --  TI E2E(TM) CC3000 community: http://www.ti.com/cc3000boost-pr-forum
    --  TI's wireless connectivity eNewsletter: http://www.ti.com/wiconnewsletter-pr
    --  TI's ConnecTIng Wirelessly blog: http://www.ti.com/connectingwirelessly-pr
    --  TI's MCU LaunchPad ecosystem: http://www.ti.com/launchpad
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today.  Learn more at http://www.ti.com.

Trademarks
SimpleLink, MSP430, Tiva, SmartConfig and TI E2E are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

SOURCE  Texas Instruments Incorporated

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20010105/NEF016LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Texas Instruments Incorporated

CONTACT: Allie Weibring GolinHarris 972-341-2551 aweibring@golinharris.com; or Patty Arellano Texas Instruments 214-567-7828 parellano@ti.com

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

Fujitsu Unveils New FM4 Family of 32-bit Microcontrollers Featuring Low Power, Maximum Performance for Industrial Equipment, High-End Applications

New ARM-based MCUs Deliver Four Times the Processing Power with Half the Per-Frequency Power Consumption of the Fujitsu FM3 Series

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Semiconductor America today introduced its new FM4 family of 32-bit RISC microcontrollers based on the ARM(®) Cortex(TM)-M4 processor core. The MCUs are designed for applications that require advanced, high-speed computing performance, such as general-purpose inverters, servomotors, PLCs and other industrial equipment, as well as energy-efficient, inverter-based home appliances.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120412/SF85935LOGO-b)

The new FM4 family includes 84 MCUs in its MB9B560R/460R/360R/160R series. Set to begin sampling in July, the devices build on the popular Fujitsu FM3 MCU family, with increased computational performance, enhanced peripheral functionality and an easy-to-use design.

The FM4 MCUs operate from 3V and 5V power supplies, with a variety of memory options including SRAM, NOR flash, NAND flash and SDRAM. They feature an ultra-wide bus for onboard flash memory that enables read access with no CPU wait state, speeding processing and reducing power requirements. 

The Cortex-M4 core incorporates DSP and FPU functions that provide the power required for advanced computations. Algorithms for operating onboard flash memory have been redesigned for greater speed and lower power consumption. The current required when running the real time clock (RTC) mode can be limited to approximately 1.5 uA, making these high-performance MCUs useful for applications that require very low standby power. The devices support 100,000 rewrite cycles with a 20-year data retention.

"Our microcontrollers are known for being reliable, easy to select, and easy to employ," said Akio Nezu, senior manager of marketing at Fujitsu Semiconductor America. "With these new devices, we have brought more than 570 ARM-based MCUs to market, meeting the needs of a wide range of applications."

Precise, Full-featured Analog Circuitry, Enhanced Timer and Communications Functionality

The FM4 family also includes enhanced peripheral functions and redesigned analog circuitry. New trimming functions deliver internal oscillator accuracy of +2 percent. The D/A converter can achieve 12-bit resolution, and the 12-bit A/D converter operates at twice the speed of previous versions.

In addition, the multifunction timer for the three-phase motors features a number of enhanced functions, including support for asymmetric PWM waveform output and multiple A/D start triggers. Minimum timing resolution can be as low as 6.25 nanoseconds. The enhanced timer functions, in conjunction with an improved A/D convertor, enable precise motor control with better energy efficiency.

To accelerate SPI communications, the MCUs can support up to a 20 MHz clock rate and variable data lengths up to 16 bits. The new communications IP with DSTC (Descriptor System data Transfer Controller) improves high-speed serial data communications, while reducing the CPU's workload and software overhead.

Full Microcontroller Lineup

The new MCUs will be packaged in FPBAs and will be available in quantity later this summer. The FM4 lineup will be expanded throughout 2013 with new devices featuring higher capacity flash, Ethernet MAC for networked automation devices, and I(2)S and HDMI-CEC for consumer applications.

Later this year, Fujitsu plans to release the FM0+ family of microcontrollers for low-cost, ultra-low-power applications. The FM4, FM3, and FM0+ families are equipped with the latest Cortex-M series cores featuring compatible instruction sets, making it easy for users to transition between device types to suit their requirements.

About Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.

Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc. (FSA) is a leading designer and developer of innovative semiconductor products and solutions for new generations of consumer, communications, automotive and industrial products. FSA provides a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, reliable semiconductor products and services throughout North and South America. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Fujitsu Semiconductor America (formerly Fujitsu Microelectronics America) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (FSL), Japan.

For product information, visit the company's website at http://us.fujitsu.com/semi, e-mail FSA_inquiry@us.fujitsu.com or call 1-800-866-8608. For company news and updates, connect with FSA on Twitter (http://twitter.com/FujitsuSemiUS), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FujitsuSemiconductorAmerica), or YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/FujitsuSemiUS). 

Company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information provided in this press release is accurate at the time of publication and subject to change without advance notice.

SOURCE  Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120412/SF85935LOGO-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.

CONTACT: Steven Wolpern, Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc, 1-408-737-5625, FSA_PR@us.fujitsu.com; or Dick Davies, IPRA, 1-415-652-7515, ipra@mindspring.com

Web Site: http://www.fma.fujitsu.com

TP-LINK Announces 'Archer C7' Next-Gen 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router

1.75Gbps Dual Band Blazing Router Perfect for HD Video, Online Gaming, and Bandwidth-Intensive Tasks

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced the AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router, Archer C7, the first in a family of next-generation routers that support the 802.11ac standard, delivering faster data transfer rates of up to 1.75Gbps.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/PH29354-a )

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/PH29354-b )

TP-LINK's Archer C7 operates over both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to give users two dedicated networks to ensure lag-free throughput for work or entertainment. Devices processing simple tasks, such as sending e-mails or web browsing, can operate on the 2.4GHz band while those that process bandwidth-intensive tasks, such as online gaming or HD video streaming, can leverage the 5GHz band - all at the same time.

The Archer C7 features three detachable external 5dBi antennas to serve the 5GHz band and three internal antennas that serve to 2.4GHz band, reducing co-channel interference. The combination helps users maintain high speeds across greater distances anywhere in a large home or office.

To provide an added level of security, TP-LINK ships all wireless routers pre-encrypted to ensure that end-user networks are protected from the moment they are plugged in. Users can customize their security settings and set up a guest network to further protect personal data.

"Routers are the hub of the digital home and business. As more smart devices enter the scene, consumers need a smart router solution that can deliver speed and range, ease-of-use, solid security, and enables them to access their data wherever they are," says Lewis Wu, Country Manager for TP-LINK USA.

Other standard features include IPv6 support as well as one gigabit WAN port and four gigabit LAN ports for ultra fast data transfers. Dual multi-functional USB 2.0 ports are also included, which allow users to share printers, files and media with different devices throughout a local area network and via an ftp server while away from home.

TP-LINK's Archer C7 can serve as a powerful hub to support a robust AC1750 network for any home or business, available now at MSRP $149.99.

For additional information:

http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?categoryid=2872&model=Archer+C7

TP-LINK Archer C7 Highlights:

    --  Supports 802.11ac standard - the next generation of WiFi
    --  Simultaneous 2.4GHz 450Mbps and 5GHz 1300Mbps connections for 1.75Gbps
        of total available bandwidth
    --  Three 5dBi external antennas and three internal antennas provide maximum
        Omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability
    --  Dual USB Ports - easily share printers, files or media with friends or
        family, locally or over the Internet
    --  Guest Network Access to provide secure WiFi access for guests sharing
        the home or office network
About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and the world's No.1 provider of WLAN and broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for Global end-users.

For further information visit http://www.tp-link.com, follow TP-LINK on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TPLINK, Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TPLINK or the TP-LINK Forum at http://forum.tp-link.com.

Media Contact: Les Fernandes, Email, 1-888-317-4687 ext. 1, http://www.firecrackerpr.com

This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  TP-LINK

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/PH29354-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/PH29354-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TP-LINK

Web Site: http://www.tp-link.com

iControl Networks launches new self-installable smart home and lifestyle solution

Comcast brings iControl's low-cost, easy-to-use connected home technology to consumers

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- iControl Networks, a leader in connected home technology and innovation, today announced iControl Touchstone(TM), a new self-installable, self-managed smart home solution for broadband service providers focused on lifestyle services. iControl Touchstone is powered by iControl's award-winning OpenHome(TM) software platform, and offers a connected home experience that consumers can install and manage themselves. iControl Touchstone will be initially deployed across the U.S. by Comcast as Xfinity Home Control.

iControl Touchstone is an ideal addition to the portfolio of professionally monitored home security and management offerings powered by iControl's OpenHome platform, such as Comcast's Xfinity Home, and will be an important element in iControl's continued growth in North America, as well as a critical component for iControl's international expansion.

iControl Touchstone enables service providers to offer consumers a full range of innovative home management and monitoring services. As a self-installable solution, it opens the door for new distribution opportunities, including online and retail, which are desirable alternatives for broadband service providers seeking an initial go-to-market offering.

"Consumers are becoming more comfortable with connected devices, so a self-installable, smart home product and Cloud platform is a natural extension to the interactive home security solutions we are deploying today," said Jim Johnson, executive vice president and general manager of iControl's Austin Division. "This is a product that can be sold on store shelves or shipped to homes, and can be easily upgraded to a professionally monitored security solution, which will ultimately increase consumer access to the next generation smart home."

iControl Touchstone provides innovative home monitoring, comfort, control, automation and energy management, and can be assembled and installed by the end-user, eliminating the need for a professionally trained technician. iControl Touchstone allows customers to:

    --  Stay connected to their homes with live video feed and event-driven
        video capture via in-home cameras, enabling them to see what's happening
        while they're away.
    --  Remotely control and manage their homes with the power to turn on/off
        lights and appliances and adjust thermostat temperature via the web or
        mobile applications.
    --  Customize their systems by scheduling personalized, automated alerts,
        for example, to confirm when the kids arrive home from school, which
        generate email and text alerts with optional photo/video clips.
    --  Go green with energy-saving thermostat, lighting and small appliance
        control and automation.
"This solution allows us to provide diverse lifestyle benefits to a wide range of customers at an economical price," said Mitch Bowling, senior vice president and general manager of new businesses at Comcast. "Through our partnership with iControl, we're able to make the connected home a realistic option for everyone."

For more information about iControl Touchstone, please visit http://www.icontrol.com.

About iControl Networks
iControl Networks is a venture-backed software and services company providing interactive solutions defining the broadband home management market. The iControl OpenHome(TM) Software Platform, an award-winning software solution that has made the Connected Home a reality, enables home security companies, broadband service providers and utilities to offer the next generation of home management, security and connectivity to their customers. Venture investors in iControl include Charles River Ventures, the Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers iFund, and Intel Capital, with strategic investments from a variety of service providers including ADT, Comcast Interactive Capital, Comporium and Rogers Communications. For more information, please visit http://www.icontrol.com.

SOURCE  iControl Networks

iControl Networks

CONTACT: Kristin Schmotzer of iControl Networks, +1-312-329-3908, kristin.schmotzer@finnpartners.com

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

Alien Skin Software Ships Exposure 5

Visual preset browser makes previewing effects faster and easier - Dark user interface lets photographers concentrate on their photos - Program offers greater creative texture control

RALEIGH, N.C., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alien Skin Software today announces the immediate availability of Exposure(®) 5, the new version of its flagship photography effects software. Exposure 5 enables digital photographers to achieve accurate film simulation, using a wide range of creative effects in a simple interface. Significantly, Exposure 5 can be used as a plug-in with popular host software or as a stand-alone program for even greater flexibility.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/NY29556 )

Exposure 5 brings all the creative tools of traditional film photography to the world of digital, such as the look of discontinued films, darkroom tricks, and trendy lo-fi camera quirks. Popular classic films like Kodachrome, Polaroid and even Panatomic-X are accurately simulated. Hundreds of preset effects can be applied with a single mouse-click, helping photographers achieve their desired look quickly. Exposure 5 includes both Color and black-and-white processing so there's no need to switch between tools.

"With Exposure 5, a photographer's vision is the only element separating an ordinary image from an extraordinary one. Creative control and increased productivity were essential design objectives," said Terence Tay, designer of the new Exposure 5 software. "It's now much easier and faster for photographers of all levels to find the right look for their photographs."

The entire user interface has been redesigned with productivity in mind. A darker theme reduces distractions around the photo and matches other popular tools. The preset and editing panels can be hidden, to further remove distractions and allow more room for the photograph. The new visual preset browser shows how each preset will look when applied to an image. Users can see many presets at once, for quick exploration. In addition, favorites and recently used presets are just a click away.

Significantly, Exposure 5 includes many new textures for a greater variety of vintage and Lo-Fi looks. There are now separate controls for adding borders, dust & scratches, and light leaks. A new randomize option allows a user to easily explore multiple variations on a particular look.

Exposure 5 integrates with the popular tools many photographers use in their professional workflow: Adobe(®) Photoshop(®), Lightroom(®), and now Apple(®) Aperture(®). Now Exposure 5 can also be launched as a standalone application. That is especially useful for fast batch-processing or as part of a workflow that includes tools that do not support plug-ins.

To help users get started and for advanced techniques, the Alien Skin website has a library of tutorial videos and example images.

Pricing and Availability
Exposure 5 is now available through http://www.alienskin.com for $199 USD. Owners of any version of Exposure may upgrade for $99 USD. Free upgrades will be automatically sent to everyone who purchased Exposure 4 directly from Alien Skin Software in March 2013 or later.

Host Requirements
Exposure 5 may be used as a standalone program or a plug-in. When it is used as a plug-in it requires one of the following host applications:

    --  Adobe Photoshop CS5, CS6, or CC
    --  Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 or newer
    --  Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 or newer
    --  Apple Aperture 3 or newer
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows users need Windows 7 or newer.

Apple Macintosh users need Mac OS X 10.7 or newer.

An Intel Core 2 processor or compatible is required.

A monitor with 1280x768 resolution or greater is required.

About Alien Skin Software
Alien Skin Software makes Photoshop and other plug-ins for photographers and graphic designers. The company distills advanced math and cutting edge research into simple tools that render beautiful pictures. Alien Skin software's reputation for bug-free software and friendly tech support has grown worldwide since its founding in 1993. For more information, visit the Alien Skin website at http://www.alienskin.com.

Exposure, Alien Skin Software, and the Alien Skin Software logo are registered trademarks of Alien Skin Software, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Alien Skin Software

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/NY29556
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Alien Skin Software

CONTACT: Steven Rosenbaum, S.I.R. Marketing Communications, Inc., sir@sironline.com, 631-757-5665; or Alien Skin Software, press@alienskin.com, 919-832-4124

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

Compuverde and Computer Science Students Reveal Big Data Storage Project at Stanford Software Faire

Compuverde Supports Next-Generation Innovation for Real-World Storage Problems

KARLSKRONA, Sweden, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Compuverde, the Big Data storage solution for service providers, telecommunications companies and enterprises, today announced that the team of Stanford University CS210 computer science students it supported has showcased its final product at the Stanford Software Faire.

Key Facts:

    --  Data center software must be able to rebuild lost data rapidly and
        accurately to counteract the inevitable failure of storage hardware
    --  Compuverde's software-defined storage solution delivers extreme
        resiliency for telecom-grade access via a low-energy, low-footprint
        model
    --  Compuverde-mentored students designed a project tackling data center
        resiliency
    --  The project improves the current paradigm of providing fault tolerance
        for data storage systems
The Stanford Software Faire offers students the chance to present live demonstrations of their capstone projects before visitors from industry and the financial community. The Compuverde team's project is in response to industry demand for solutions that solve the storage and data retention problems facing major private and public organizations operating in today's global economy.

SUPPORTING QUOTES:

Stefan Bernbo, CEO and founder of Compuverde, said:
"Stanford is positioning its students to solve the technology problems of tomorrow, not just those of today. We are very proud of the students we worked with and know that they will enter the job market with a keen appreciation of the data center storage and cost containment challenges facing the market.  Compuverde supports the efforts of all innovators seeking to solve some of industry's most entrenched problems surrounding storage, data resiliency and virtual machine environments."

Jay Borenstein, Stanford instructor, said:
"We are pleased to have had Compuverde as a collaborator this academic year.  Having the corporate participation of partners such as Compuverde introduces CS210 students to the real-world challenges and opportunities in ways that are difficult to replicate in a traditional academic environment.  This has been a positive experience for the students and best prepares them to be successful transitioning to their professional careers."

Social Media Destinations:
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/compuverde

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

About Compuverde
Compuverde is an innovator in Big Data storage solutions for service providers, telecommunications companies and enterprises. Compuverde's solution combines telco-grade "five nines" reliability and highly-scalable cloud-based object storage with integrated cache functionality, delivering 50 percent lower energy usage and enabling the use of environmentally-friendly hardware. For more information, visit http://www.compuverde.com.

SOURCE  Compuverde

Compuverde

CONTACT: Peggy Tierney, Nadel Phelan, Inc., +1-831-440-2405, peggy.tierney@nadelphelan.com

Web Site: http://compuverde.com

New Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One Offers Powerful Performance with Complete Wireless Solutions

Affordable Small-in-One delivers high image quality and performance with versatile wireless capabilities, brilliant photos, and easy printing from popular mobile devices

LONG BEACH, Calif., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. introduced today a new addition to its Expression(®) line - the feature-rich Epson(®) Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One(®) for families and students. Designed as a complete wireless solution, the compact, sub-$100(*) Small-in-One delivers the ultimate convenience with Wi-Fi CERTIFIED((TM) )n(1), Wi-Fi Direct((TM)) and Epson Connect((TM))( )for mobile printing from an iPad(®), iPhone(®), or Android tablet or smartphone.(2)

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO)

"The Epson Expression XP-410 packs powerful performance into an efficient, affordable design, making it ideal for families and students with limited space," said Stacey Tieu, product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. "With comprehensive wireless capabilities, the Expression XP-410 allows users to share the printer with multiple users, print from smartphones and tablets literally anywhere in the world, and connect without a router through Wi-Fi Direct."

Boasting a small footprint without compromising quality and performance, the Expression XP-410 offers an abundant feature-set at an affordable price. Its intuitive, 2.5-inch color LCD and touch panel provide simple set-up and navigation. The Expression XP-410 also offers easy PC-free photo editing using built-in card slots. Plus, enjoy exceptional creativity with time-saving, bonus templates for printing lined school paper, graph paper, calendar pages, and custom note paper with personal photos, all without a computer. In addition, Epson's instant-drying DURABrite(®) Ultra ink and individual cartridges deliver crisp, sharp documents and brilliant photos for unique, everyday projects.

Additional Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One Features and Benefits:

    --  Epson Connect Mobile Printing Solutions: allows users to easily print
        and scan documents, emails, photos, web pages, and more from anywhere
        with Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint((TM)) mobile app, and ( )Epson
        Remote Print
    --  One-Touch Scanning and Copying: high-quality scanning up to 2400 dpi and
        standalone color or black-and-white copying
    --  Superior Image Enhancement Tools: one-click red-eye removal, restoration
        of old, faded or discolored photos, and automatic correction of over- or
        under-exposed images
    --  BorderFree(®) Photos and Custom Layouts: prints borderless photos in
        popular sizes and offers customized layout options, including two-up,
        four-up or eight-up on a page
    --  Personalized Projects: templates for wide- or narrow-rule notebook
        paper, graph paper, lined or unlined note paper with a personal
        background photo, or calendar pages
    --  Durable Prints: instant-dry DURABrite Ultra pigment inks produce smudge,
        fade and water resistant output(3)
    --  Smart Value: individual ink cartridges to replace only the color needed,
        as well as standard and high-capacity (XL) black and color ink
        cartridges accommodate various printing needs
    --  Eco-Friendly: ENERGY STAR(® )qualified, RoHS compliant, designed to be
        recycled(4), and saves up to 50 percent paper supply with manual,
        two-sided printing(5)
Pricing and Availability
The Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One ($99.99*) will be available in June through major retailer stores nationwide and Epson's retail site, http://www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please visit http://www.epson.com.

About Epson

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

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

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

    Specifications are subject to change without notice.
     Epson, DURABrite and Expression are registered
     trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered
     logomark, and Epson Connect and Epson iPrint are
     trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree and
     Small-in-One are registered trademarks of Epson
     America, Inc. All other products and brand names are
     trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
     respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all
     rights in these marks.

    (1)Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified, level of
     performance subject to the range of the router being
     used.

    (2)Most features require an Internet connection to the
     printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-
     enabled device. See http://www.epson.com/connect for a list
     of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible
     devices and apps.

    (3)Water resistance on Epson Premium Photo Paper
     Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss, Premium
     Luster Photo Paper, and Photo Paper, when using
     genuine Epson inks.

    4See our website for convenient and reasonable
     recycling options at http://www.epson.com/recycle.

    5Some applications and/or functions may not be
     supported under Mac OS(R) X.

    *Estimated street price
SOURCE  Epson America, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Epson America, Inc.

CONTACT: Caroline Zubieta, Epson America, Inc., +1-566-290-4026, caroline_zubieta@ea.epson.com, Stephanie Johnson, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1048, sjohnson@walt.com

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