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Toshiba Adds High Gain 200W GaN HEMT Power Amplifier for C-Band RADAR Applications

Offer High Power, Gain and Efficiency to Enhance Weather RADAR Performance

SEATTLE, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2013 INTERNATIONAL MICROWAVE SYMPOSIUM, Booth #2027, -Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, and its parent company, Toshiba Corp., today announced the addition of a 200W C-Band gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) to its power amplifier product family. The new device will be shown during the conference exhibition portion of the 2013 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium from June 4-6 in Seattle, Washington.

The 200W TGI5254-200P is Toshiba's first commercial C-Band GaN HEMT that is optimized for pulse operation to support C-Band RADAR applications. The new device operates in the 5.2 GHz(1) to 5.4 GHz range. RF performance specifications include output power of 53.0dBm (typ.) with 43dBm input power, power gain of 10.0dB(2) (typ.) and drain current of 2.4Amps(2) (typ.) with pulse width of 200 microseconds (nom.) and duty ratio of 10 percent (nom.). This device enables increased output power and helps reduce size and weight in solid state power amplifiers (SSPA) for RADAR applications.

"Although this is our initial entry into this specific type of C-Band GaN HEMTs, Toshiba has long been a leading manufacturer of solid state power amplifiers for RADAR applications in the Japanese domestic and international markets," said Homayoun Ghani, business development manager, microwave devices, for TAEC's Discrete Business Unit. "Our GaN HEMTs have been one of the technological foundations helping to accelerate the modernization of RADAR technology from a tube-based to a solid-state-based design. In fact, solid-state weather RADAR systems using Toshiba devices are currently in operation at several sites in Japan."

    Technical Specifications

    Product Characteristics                     TGI5254-200P
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    Frequency                                   5.2-5.4GHz
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    Output Power, Pout (typ.)                   200W
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    Power Gain, Gp (typ.)                       10.0dB
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    Power Efficiency (typ.)                     40 percent
    ----------------------                      ----------

    Pulse Conditions (nom.)                     200microseconds,
                                                10percent
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    Package                                     7-AA06A
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Pricing and Availability
Samples of the Toshiba C-Band GaN HEMT will be available in Q3 of 2013.  For pricing, please contact your Toshiba representative.

Toshiba Microwave Product Overview
Toshiba is a leading supplier of high-performance gallium nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaAs) microwave devices that operate in C, X, Ku and Ka frequency bands. Featuring high power added efficiency and high gain, these products are used in wireless applications such as RADAR systems, SATCOM, microwave link, medical equipment, and industrial applications.

*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC
About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide.  A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), discrete devices, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fifth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2012 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, April, 2013). Toshiba Corporation was founded in 1875 and today has over 554 subsidiaries and affiliates, with 210,000 employees worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

© 2013 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information,  is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

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1: For purposes of measuring frequency in this context, one Gigahertz (GHz) = 1,000,000,000 cycles per second.
2: with a supply voltage of 24V at 25 degrees C under specified pulse conditions.

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CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-949-623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

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Xyratex Launches ClusterStor(TM) Professional Services to Deliver Added Value Through its Industry-Leading HPC Storage Solutions

New team accelerates time to results for HPC users and delivers support for Lustre®, installation, training and other advanced services

HAVANT, United Kingdom, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xyratex Ltd (NASDAQ: XRTX), a leading provider of data storage technology, today announced the creation of its new ClusterStor(TM) Professional Services capability. This new team of highly skilled service and technology professionals will be responsible for helping partners and end users capture and execute on their storage requirements to best match their most demanding application needs.

"Our mission for ClusterStor Professional Services is to accelerate the time to results for our users and partners across verticals and geographies, and help them realize value sooner from their investment in HPC storage technology," said Simon Johnson, senior director of ClusterStor Professional Services at Xyratex. "Our team has a deep pedigree in value-added services, Lustre(®) file systems and data storage, and our ClusterStor solutions have achieved tremendous market adoption in a short time. Combined, this experience enables us to bring additional integrated solution value and efficiency to solve our clients' challenges and further exploit the best-in-class performance that our technology delivers."

"Xyratex has 25 years' experience delivering and optimizing high-performance storage products to a wide range of end users," said Addison Snell, CEO of Intersect360 Research. "This history of successful deployments will create a solid foundation of trust in value-added services, as more commercial organizations seek greater throughput and scalability with Lustre."

Specifically, ClusterStor Professional Services will deliver the following:

    --  Comprehensive early-stage customer requirement gathering and design
        definition
    --  Rapid, quality controlled installation and evaluation of personalized
        solutions
    --  Advanced services that include complex solution design and integration,
        client deployments, data migration and more
    --  Training programs for Xyratex OEM partners and resellers that share our
        unique field and solution experience and ensure optimal solutions ROI
    --  Contract support services for Lustre on non-Xyratex hardware
About Xyratex

Xyratex is a leading provider of data storage technology, including modular solutions for the enterprise data storage industry and hard disk drive (HDD) capital equipment for the HDD industry. Xyratex enterprise data storage platforms provide a range of advanced, scalable data storage solutions for the Original Equipment Manufacturer and High Performance Computing communities. As the largest capital equipment supplier to the HDD industry, Xyratex enables disk drive manufacturers and their component suppliers to meet today's technology and productivity requirements. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and manufacturing process technology.

Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the United Kingdom, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in North America, Asia and Europe.

Lustre is a registered trademark of Xyratex Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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

'Ace Your Diet' Available at the Apple App Store

The first one-stop app with customized meal plans to promote healthy eating and weight loss developed by a Registered Dietitian now available on iOS

NEW YORK, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to losing weight, accountability is key -- and smartphone apps can help with that.  Available today, Ace Your Diet allows iPhone users to get three meal plans in a single app. Unlike other apps of its kind, Ace Your Diet is the first app to provide a 'true' meal plan based on user profiles and goals.  Whether looking to lose 10 pounds or to make long-term lifestyle changes, Ace Your Diet provides all the fundamental principals of losing weight successfully in an easy to read and easy to navigate app. Choose from one of three meal plans depending on your needs or take a survey and Ace Your Diet will guide you to the right plan to get you on the right track.

Ace Your Diet developer and Registered Dietitian, Erin Spitzberg has spent years handcrafting these meal plans, which have already helped thousands of patients succeed at weight loss. Now with the Ace Your Diet meal plans, it's possible to have your own expert Dietitian at your disposal 24/7 complete with suggested shopping lists, an easy tracking method to meet daily goals without the hassle of searching through lengthy food databases, plus an everyday list of food must haves and must avoids and a weight history graph to keep users motivated. Additionally, Ace Your Diet provides weekly tips and daily notifications to keep users on track and in - the - know on some of the best secrets for weight loss.

"The beauty of mobile apps is that they work in real time and Ace Your Diet is a vital pocket-sized tool to help empower those that are overweight or chronic dieters to become healthy eaters for the rest of their lives," said Erin Spitzberg, Founder and Developer of Ace Your Diet and Registered Dietitian. "I am excited to be able to share my weight loss meal plans with anyone struggling with overeating, dieting or simply for those looking to create a more holistic approach to food consumption."

Even better, research supports using apps to shed weight. A study from Northwestern University says that using a mobile app as part of your weight-loss program can help you drop as much as 15 pounds and keep it off for at least a year.

The Ace Your Diet Quick Start meal plan is available worldwide for free and users can purchase two other customized plans, each for 1.99 or both at 2.99 and available at the Apple AppStore: http://aceyourdietapp.com/

Please visit http://www.nutritionbydesign.org for more Ace Your Diet and screenshots of the app.

The Ace Your Diet app is developed by Bawtree Software, a web and mobile development company founded in 2007 when the first iPhone debuted.

About Erin Spitzberg:
Erin Spitzberg is a Registered Dietitian for nearly two decades and dedicates her time to customizing the right meal plan for her clients. Her goal is to motivate them to make better food choices by providing 'real-life' meal plans.  Erin has seen such great success with these meal plans she has made them available through the Ace Your Diet app now available to anyone, anytime, anywhere.   For more information please visit: http://www.nutritionbydesign.org

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Odin Mobile Announces the First Mobile Service Dedicated to the Blind and Persons with Low Vision

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Odin Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) on the T-Mobile network, today announced the country's first mobile service designed for the sole purpose of improving wireless accessibility for the visually impaired.   

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Beginning in July, Odin Mobile will offer comprehensive cell phone service for the visually impaired, including innovative accessible handsets, rate plans for every budget, as well as a unique customer service experience designed to address the needs of its customers.  This unique experience will include sending user guides to each of its customers via email in Word and HTML formats and providing customer support that is expert in the accessibility features of its phones.     

"Everyone should be able to experience all of the wonderful things that go along with mobile technology, and we're thrilled to see Odin Mobile stepping up in this way to help make sure that they can," said Doug Chartier, senior vice president of MVNO, partner brands and national accounts for T-Mobile US, Inc.

Odin Mobile will offer a range of accessible handsets, including the RAY, an innovative mobile device developed by Project RAY Ltd., featuring a unique user interface built from the ground up for eye-free operation.  This unique device offers users a range of capabilities, such as calling and SMS, contact list services, calendar, GPS, advanced WEB remote assistance, voice recorder, emergency services and more.  In addition, the RAY is a fantastic device for accessing audio books, newspapers and magazines with one single user interface across all services and applications for unprecedented simplicity and ease of use.

"The RAY is an amazing device that fills an important need in the blind community.  It offers the visually impaired the benefits of a smart device through a unique user interface that makes it easy to use by the tech savvy and reluctant adopters of advanced technology alike," said Robert Felgar, general manager of Odin Mobile.  "We are extremely excited to collaborate with project RAY to improve the lives of the visually impaired."

Odin Mobile will also offer great mobile phones for those persons who are visually impaired and simply want to make calls and text message.  These mobile phones, manufactured by Emporia, will be extremely easy to use and have numerous accessibility features, including buttons and functions that "speak" and a high contrast display.     

To further improve the lives of its customers, Odin Mobile will donate two percent of its voice and text revenue to organizations dedicated to serving the needs of the visually impaired. 

For additional information about Odin Mobile, please visit http://www.odinmobile.com.     

About Odin Mobile
Based in Rockville, Maryland, Odin Mobile is a T-Mobile MVNO focused on providing unparalleled mobile service to the visually impaired.  Every aspect of its innovative service is designed to make it easier for the visually impaired to take full advantage of mobile technology.  Its mission is to narrow the gap between the extent to which the visually impaired and general populations use mobile services.  For more information, please visit http://www.odinmobile.com.     

About Project RAY
Project RAY Ltd. develops and markets breakthrough accessibility solutions for the blind and visually impaired.  The flagship product, the RAY smartphone, is an integrated mobile device developed especially for eye-free usage.  RAY leverages cutting edge mobile technologies to afford all blind and visually impaired people the lifestyle improvements we all take for granted in today's smartphone world: greater independence, spontaneity and mobile accessibility to services we use daily. For more information, please visit http://www.project-ray.com.

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CONTACT: Robert Felgar, General Manager, Odin Mobile, 301-363-4306, rfelgar@prepaidwirelessgroup.com

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

Actiontec Launches World's First Receiver for Intel® WiDi v4.1

Wireless Display Receiver, ScreenBeam Pro, delivers Intel WiDi 4.1 and Miracast experience on any HD Display

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Actiontec Electronics today launched the first wireless display receiver for Intel WiDi 4.1 for 4(th) Generation Intel Core Processor Based Systems, enabling users with an Intel WiDi or Miracast-certified device to beam their screens to their big screen HDTV in real-time--with a single touch.

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"Actiontec's ScreenBeam Pro Receiver is a great solution for bringing the full Intel WiDi experience to any HD display," said Kerry Forell, Intel WiDi Product Line Manager at Intel. "Intel WiDi on a system with a 4th Gen Intel Core processor offers consumers unprecedented ease in sharing all the things they love. Together with Actiontec, we're showcasing the future of wireless display, where consumers can stream their favorite content to their screen of choice."

Intel WiDi v4.1 features full HD 3D wireless display video streaming with significantly lower latency than previous generations--for immersive, real-time viewing experiences. It also supports touch to beam, multitasking, and dual-screen enabled apps, so consumers can share content effortlessly, with the swipe of a finger, and use their device as a second screen or independently.

ScreenBeam Pro takes this experience even further--bringing Intel WiDi 4.1 to any HD display. This tiny wireless display receiver--smaller than a deck of cards--connects via HDMI and allows consumers to beam, swipe, mirror, and manipulate their content on whatever screen they choose.

This means that consumers don't have to buy a new TV or projector to experience the speed and interactivity of the latest wireless display technology. ScreenBeam Pro attaches to existing HD displays and makes them the center of home entertainment.

ScreenBeam Pro is compatible with new Ultrabook(TM) devices based on 4(th) generation Intel® Core processors running Intel WiDi v4.1 as well as Intel WiDi v3.5, and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast(TM) smartphones and tablets. It's also HDMI-certified, ensuring the highest level of compatibility with HDTVs, projectors, and displays.

ScreenBeam Pro Highlights

- The world's receiver for Intel WiDi v4.1
- 1080p HD video
- Full support Intel WiDi 4.1 - including low latency, touch to beam, USB devices
- Compatible with all WiFi CERTIFIED Miracast devices
- HDMI certified
- Price: $69.99
- Availability: In most major markets through select retailers or shop.actiontec.com

"Intel WiDi 4.1 is a game changer for consumers--an incredibly simple way to view laptop and mobile content on any screen, wirelessly," said Dean Chang, Actiontec's CEO. "ScreenBeam Pro is at the leading edge of this experience, joining Intel's expertise in display technology with Actiontec's leadership in the connected home to give instant access to mobile content on the best display. This wireless display receiver moves entertainment, gaming, personal content--when you want it, where you want it."

ScreenBeam Pro is the latest product in Actiontec's award-winning line of wireless display adapters. It is based on the groundbreaking ScreenBeam wireless display platform that won the 2013 Gold Edison Award for innovation in connectivity. For more information on how to free your content, visit: actiontec.com/screenbeam

About 4(th) Gen Intel WiDi

Intel WiDi 4.1 offers significant performance improvements over prior WiDi generations, including lower latency, stereoscopic 3D ½ resolution support, HDCP 2.1, along with smoother video, better color and image quality. In addition, ScreenBeam Pro and Intel WiDi 4.1 both support USB over wireless, allowing users to remotely control content on the TV via a keyboard and mouse. For more information on Intel WiDi, please visit http://www.intel.com/go/widi .

About Actiontec Electronics

Actiontec Electronics develops broadband-powered solutions that connect people to the Internet, applications, and content they care about. Our products - including gigabit Ethernet fiber routers, high speed VDSL gateways, DSL modems, and home networking solutions like network adapters, wireless video and display devices - are deployed by some of the largest broadband carriers in North America, and sold in major retail and online stores globally. We listen to our customers, delivering future-proof solutions that help them make connections today and tomorrow, with faster access rates, advanced performance, and exciting applications. Our innovation has been recognized throughout the industry, with numerous awards. As a minority owned company, we're committed to the world we live in by promoting diversity among our employees and partners, and actively pushing a variety of green programs designed to reduce the carbon footprint of our company, and customers. Founded in 1993, Actiontec is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Colorado Springs, CO; Shanghai, China; and Taipei, Taiwan.

For more information, call 408-752-7700 or visit http://www.actiontec.com.

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CONTACT: Lesley Kirchman, Actiontec Electronics, (408) 548-4849, ljkirchman@actiontec.com

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

Medbox Comments on Barron's Cover Story Supporting Legalizing Marijuana

"Legalizing marijuana will hurt drug lords, help cash-strapped states, and ease burdens on police and prisons"

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Medbox, Inc. (OTC Markets: MDBX) (http://www.medboxinc.com), a leader in providing consulting services and patented systems to the medical and retail industries, commented today on Barron's Magazine June 1 cover story, titled "Should Pot be Legal?"

According to Barron's, America's long crawl toward legalization of marijuana is picking up speed. "Americans should be allowed to smoke cannabis as a matter of basic personal freedom," the article stated. "A society that enjoys legal whiskey, beer, wine, and tobacco has no business outlawing a recreational drug like pot that has fewer unhealthy side effects."

However, it's not just about personal freedom, Barron's contends. "With the nation's retail marijuana market estimated at about $30 billion, legalization also would bring some important economic benefits. It could lead to sharply lower prices, striking a blow to the Mexican drug cartels and American street gangs."

The tax revenues received from marijuana could be significant. Some estimates suggest that states will receive $3 billion from marijuana taxes, and other estimates are even higher. California alone could pull in $1.4 billion a year.

Furthermore, loosening the marijuana laws would have a positive impact on law enforcement. Norm Stamper, former chief of the Seattle Police Department, thinks legalizing marijuana will help lower crime. "It will give the police an opportunity to focus much more time, energy, and imagination on going after predatory criminals," he says. Legalization, he adds, also has "opened the door to a much more positive relationship between young people and police."

Dr. Bruce Bedrick, CEO of Medbox, Inc., stated that while Medbox does not have a position on whether cannabis should be legalized, he agrees with key points cited in Barron's article and is gratified to see a mainstream and conservative publication taking such a stand. "The benefits far outweigh the potential risks," he said. "States will receive billions in new revenues; police will be able to focus on dangerous criminals; gangs and drug-lords will lose a major source of their cash; and the over-crowded prison system will see some relief so states can cut back on their early release programs that places potentially dangerous people back into our communities."

Democrats and Republicans alike are now recognizing the benefits of legalizing marijuana. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a California Republican, last month introduced a bill to require the federal government to respect state laws on marijuana. "The Herculean effort undertaken by the federal government to prevent the American people from smoking marijuana has undeniably been a colossal failure," he says.

"We stand with the leaders from all sectors of state, local and federal government that want safe, sensible, and serious marijuana reform," Bedrick stated. "Our systems, which are now in use in every state that has legalized marijuana programs, provide the highest levels of security, transparency, and compliance," he added. "We encourage creating legislation that regulates, taxes, and holds accountable all sellers of marijuana, and through our consulting services and patented hardware and software systems, we are able to provide the tools necessary to implement cohesive controls on distribution, revenue collection, and regulatory oversight."

For more information on Medbox, visit: http://www.thedispensingsolution.com

To read the Barron's article, visit: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748704509304578511261557343002.html?mod=BOL_columnist_latest_col_art#articleTabs_article%3D1

About Medbox, Inc: 

Medbox is a leader in the development, sales and service of automated, biometrically controlled dispensing and storage systems for medicine and merchandise. Medbox has offices throughout the world, including New York, Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Tokyo, London and Toronto, and has their corporate headquarters in Los Angeles.

Medbox provides their patented systems, software and consulting services to pharmacies, dispensaries, urgent care centers, drug rehab clinics, hospitals, prison systems, hospice facilities, and medical groups worldwide.

Medbox, Inc. is a publicly traded company, and is quoted on the OTC Markets, ticker symbol MDBX.

For more information on Medbox, please contact the Medbox Investor Relations Department at (800) 762-1452 or go online to http://www.medboxinc.com.

SOURCE  Medbox, Inc.

Medbox, Inc.

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LaserLock Technologies Announces Identity Authentication Solution for Internet Gaming

Solution creates high standards of ethical Internet gaming through instant verification of identity, age and location

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LaserLock Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:LLTI), a global leader in providing state-of-the-art authentication solutions to governments, health care providers, high-end retailers and the gaming industry announced today it has developed a solution that authenticates players of Internet gaming platforms.

Since Internet gaming became legal in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware this February with other states expected to follow, companies are now faced with the challenge of establishing virtual identity verification processes to enforce underage restrictions and other ethical gaming issues. LaserLock's advanced authentication features, such as geo-location tracking and biometric facial recognition via webcam, ensures strict adherence to the laws dictating the allowed age and location of eligible players. 

"Verifying a player's identity is a simple process in a casino, but has become a major hindrance for legislators looking to legalize Internet gambling," said Neil Alpert, President of LaserLock Technologies. "In an online environment, the risks for fraud increase dramatically as there are few ways to truly verify identity, age or location. LaserLock's patented technology brings Internet gaming companies a solution that lowers that risk substantially by verifying a player's identity each time they play and by providing an ethical component that protects the user."

Critical to mitigating the risk online gaming brings is the ability for companies to simply and correctly authenticate a player's identity, age and location. LaserLock has developed a solution using its VerifyMe(TM) platform that verifies all necessary identifying information. Once a player registers in the system for the first time, their identity, age, and location can be verified in a matter of seconds each time they play.

"This platform is one of several potential game changers for LaserLock," said Michael Sonnenreich, Chairman of the Board. "The future will see more states legalize online gaming and LaserLock's solution is all encompassing and ensures the security and safety of internet gaming that lawmakers, casinos and the public all demand."

LaserLock's solution goes beyond low regulatory thresholds to protect both gaming companies and players. It includes ethical gaming features that allow players and casinos to monitor for and prevent excessive gambling, which cannot be as easily prevented in the privacy of a player's home as it can be on a casino floor.

The successfully tested prototype solution is currently being tested by Internet casinos worldwide and continues LaserLock's decade of leadership in gaming security.

ABOUT LASERLOCK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

LaserLock Technologies, Inc. based in Washington, D.C., is publicly traded on the OTC Market under the ticker symbol "LLTI". The Company markets security technology to protect governments, health care providers, high-end retail goods, the gaming industry, documents and branded products from counterfeiting. To learn more, visit us at http://www.laserlocktech.com or follow us on Twitter @LaserLockTech.

MEDIA INQUIRIES
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LaserLock Technologies, Inc.

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VUDU Teams with Gracenote to Power In-Home Disc to Digital Service

VUDU Users Can Now Identify and Unlock their DVD Collection in the Cloud, Public Beta of VUDU In-Home Disc to Digital Service Launches Today

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VUDU is working with Gracenote to power video recognition for its new In-Home Disc to Digital service, available today as a public beta offering. The Gracenote technology will let VUDU users identify and unlock many of their favorite DVD and Blu-ray(TM) movies in the cloud using their PC, and enjoy them across compatible devices using the VUDU service.

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Home theater enthusiasts have spent years building their DVD libraries and now they want to stream and download these movies on connected devices. The VUDU In-Home Disc to Digital service makes this possible by tapping into Gracenote's video recognition technology and database featuring metadata for popular movies and TV shows. Once Gracenote analyzes and identifies the discs, VUDU users can choose to purchase high definition and standard definition versions for viewing - anytime, anywhere - from their compatible tablet, Mac, PC and HDTV.

"This is a transformative move for VUDU, one that lets their users get even more out of the disc collections they have spent years building," said Stephen White, president at Gracenote.  "By implementing video recognition from Gracenote, VUDU has developed a complete movie and video store and playback service that spans connected devices from popular manufacturers."

Sign up today for the VUDU In-Home Disc-to-Digital service beta: http://www.vudu.com/in_home_disc_to_digital.html

About Gracenote
Gracenote, Inc. provides music and video content and technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands. The company's partners in the entertainment community include major music publishers and labels, prominent independents and movie studios and television networks. A wholly owned, independent subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of America (SCA), Gracenote has offices in Tokyo, Munich, Berlin, Seoul, and Taipei with worldwide headquarters in Emeryville, Calif. For more information, follow us at @GracenoteTweets and http://www.facebook.com/PoweredbyGracenote

Gracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

For More Information Contact:
Kim Gengler
Horn Group (for Gracenote)
kim.gengler@horngroup.com
415-905-4045

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Kozio releases Verification and Test OS (VTOS(TM)) support for the 4th Generation Intel® Core(TM) Processor Family

LONGMONT, Colo., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kozio, Inc. (http://www.kozio.com), the leading provider of software solutions for embedded hardware design verification and production test, today announced the release of a Verification and Test OS (VTOS(TM)) package for the 4th Generation Intel® Core(TM) processor family (formerly codenamed "Haswell"). 4th generation Intel Core processor-based designs can now experience the benefits of VTOS in engineering, production and field deployment. VTOS combines over 300 sub-system tests, scripting, in-system programming and command line access to provide a unique and powerful solution for embedded hardware design verification and test.

VTOS can be utilized in engineering, production and the field providing a consistent and repeatable test strategy and coverage for each lifecycle phase. Engineering can accelerate the time to OS boot for new prototypes while production can address the declining structural test coverage being realized by ICT and Boundary Scan. On the production test floor, 4th generation Intel Core processor-based designs can now benefit from an embedded test phase which complements ICT and Boundary Scan while improving the predictability of a successful OS boot. In the field, unnecessary and costly board returns can be avoided with a VTOS power-on self-test that can be shipped with your product.

VTOS provides a test and debug solution that supports DDR memory, processor functions (interrupt handling, timer services, etc.), UARTs, I2C devices, SPI devices, USB devices, PCI Express devices and more. Board Scan, a VTOS test capability, executes a scan detecting defective devices in a matter of seconds.

"Kozio is proud to be an Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance member and to support the 4th generation Intel® Core(TM) processor family," stated Matt McConnell, CEO, Kozio, Inc. "Kozio also supports 2nd and 3rd generation Intel® Core(TM) processor families, and we will continue to work with Intel and their customers to provide Intel processor solutions to maximize hardware design quality and lower production costs."

About VTOS Technology
At the foundation of Kozio's embedded design verification and production test solutions is the industry's first special-purpose OS architected exclusively for embedded design verification and production test. VTOS provides a hardware test platform that includes functional tests, scripting and interactive debug. VTOS is delivered as a binary package specific to the customer's processor family, which can be quickly configured for your embedded hardware- porting is not required. Configured binaries can be downloaded by the bootloader or via JTAG. VTOS is built to span the hardware lifecycle from design, to production, to field-based power-on self-test. VTOS Suite provides an out-of-the-box solution that can save up to 75% of test program development costs.

Availability
Kozio's VTOS Suite packages for the 4th Generation Intel Core Processor and previous generation Intel processor families are available immediately. For more information, go to http://www.kozio.com/VTOS.

About Kozio, Inc.
Kozio is the leading provider of software solutions for embedded hardware design verification and production test.  Kozio's technology includes a Verification and Test OS (VTOS) - a packaged solution that combines a special purpose OS with a comprehensive peripheral and processor functional test library. VTOS provides a powerful, user configurable verification environment for boot, subsystem test execution, file transfer and interactive debug. VTOS is designed specifically for the purpose of embedded hardware design verification to ensure design correctness, performance and reliability. VTOS replaces the traditional methods of creating one-off test programs or using the application OS as the hardware test platform. VTOS can also be utilized in production test and field power-on self-test, making the technology transferable within an organization.

For more information, please contact:
Debra Layton
Director of Marketing Communications
Kozio, Inc.
303.776.1356, ext 117
debra.layton@kozio.com

Kozio, and the Kozio logo are registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc. Integration Workbench, VTOS, VTOS Builder, VTOS-POST, SequenceRunner, and SequenceReporter are trademarks of Kozio, Inc. Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Core, are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and products are the property of their respective owners.

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Kozio, Inc.

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

Webinar Presented By Compass Datacenters And 451 Research To Share Insights Into Data Center Buyer Behavior

Webinar on June 10 Featuring Chris Crosby and Michelle Bailey Will Provide Findings from Survey of Data Center Decisionmakers

DALLAS, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Datacenters will host a free webinar on Monday, June 10 that will provide data center professionals with insights into the processes and criteria that their peers are using to make their own data center decisions. The webinar will be hosted by Michelle Bailey, VP of Data Center Initiatives and Digital Infrastructure at 451 Research, and Chris Crosby, CEO of Compass Datacenters. The webinar will take place on June 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT.

"This webinar will give attendees a unique opportunity to compare their own data center plans against those of other companies. Michelle and I will present findings from a study of buyer behavior that gives attendees a peek into the data center strategies of other companies and an unvarnished look into the criteria those companies will have for their next data center projects," said Crosby. "In the past, the data center industry has been largely driven by providers, but thankfully our industry is becoming more and more customer-centric. Data center providers are taking their cues from what customers are requesting, which means that the criteria that companies are discussing today will have an enormous impact on the industry tomorrow. Our webinar will give you a glimpse of where we are heading and provide you with valuable information for your own data center planning."

To register for the webinar, visit https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/633199719.

About Compass Datacenters
Compass Datacenters builds hardened, Tier III-certified, LEED Gold, standalone data centers using its patent-pending Truly Modular(TM) Architecture, which provide customers with dedicated wholesale solutions where they need them. The innovative design of its facilities make it possible for Compass Datacenters to deliver state-of-the-art solutions that enhance control and simplify capacity planning for  customers anywhere in the United States, serving the vast majority of companies that are not located in the few markets where geographically-constrained data center facilities are currently concentrated. For more information, visit http://www.compassdatacenters.com.

SOURCE  Compass Datacenters

Compass Datacenters

CONTACT: Rich Miller, Compass Datacenters, Phone: +1-503-344-6541, Email: rmiller@compassdatacenters.com

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

PrivatBank has Shown What its Mobile Applications Will Look Like in Google Glass (Video)

DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ukraine's PrivatBank has released a conceptual video showing how the bank's mobile
applications will be used in the nearest future after the launch of Google Glass.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61903-privatbank-google-glass-mobile-app

    The video shows how Google Glass will be used to pay bills by taking pictures of them,
transfer money by giving voice commands, withdraw money or pay for purchases by reading QR
codes, and even refuel.

    PrivatBank explains that it has created numerous mobile applications (pb.ua/apps
[http://pb.ua/apps ]) which already can be used to do what is shown in the video.

    'PrivatBank has become one of the first banks in the world to begin implementing QR
codes and voice-activated control to its services on a large scale,' says Dmytro Dubilet,
Marketing Director of PrivatBank. 'The architecture of our applications suits Google Glass
ideally. We don't even have to adapt anything, everything is ready.'

    PhotoKassa [http://privatbank.ua/apps/fotokassa ] application makes it possible to pay
bills by simply taking pictures of them, SendMoney [http://privatbank.ua/apps/sendmoney ]
application is used to transfer money and fulfill other commands using voice, and the
bank's main application Privat24 [http://privatbank.ua/apps/privat-24 ], in addition to
all standard functions, provides an opportunity to scan QR codes and carry out bank
transactions, such as withdraw cash from ATMs, pay for purchases or enter the
Internet-bank.

    PrivatBank is one of the most hi-tech banks in Europe. The technologies which
PrivatBank was the first worldwide to introduce include SMS banking (1999), SMS one time
passwords (2000),     2    passwords between cards (2003), Electronic Change (2009), online
collection (2010), and others. PrivatBank became one of the first banks to launch QR code
based contactless services for its customers. Using a QR code, PrivatBank's customers can
log in to their online bank account, withdraw cash at ATMs, fuel at gasoline stations, and
make and pay for an order in a restaurant's online menu card. Today, every third customer
of the bank uses its online services and mobile applications.

    Media Contact: Oleg Serga, PR Manager, +38(067)5651776,
oleg.serga@privatbank.ua         

    Video:
    http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61903-privatbank-google-glass-mobile-app

Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61903-privatbank-google-glass-mobile-app
PrivatBank

Introducing Xperia(TM) M for the Best of Sony Connectivity and Design

LONDON, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - Latest model added to the Xperia range of premium smartphones, with Xperia
          M offering unique Sony experiences at new price point
        - Combines Sony's technology and design expertise with one-touch functions and a
          beautiful, striking form
        - Dual SIM version also available - Xperia Mdual

    Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today introduces Xperia M featuring Sony's
innovative one-touch functions for effortless connectivity, and signature premium design.

    Xperia M is designed to bring Sony experiences to a new market and price point; NFC
connectivity
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-m/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiam ]
for one-touch functions, stunning design and a range
of technologies including: a high quality screen for sharp viewing; smart camera
functionality for impressive pictures and videos; Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding
battery life; and Sony's signature media apps for enjoying photos, music, movies and games
on the go, integrating Sony Entertainment Network services directly in the apps.

    "Consumers looking for their first steps into the world of Xperia smartphones would be
well-advised to look at Xperia M or Xperia Mdual," said Calum MacDougall, Director of
Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. "Both models benefit from Sony's proven
innovation and engineering expertise, and are perfect for those who want the premium
technology and experiences often only associated with high-end models."

    Ease of sharing and enjoyment

    Xperia M features Sony's one-touch functions, allowing you to easily and instantly
enjoy photos and music across an array of devices, such as Sony's SBH20 wireless stereo
headset
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/stereo-bluetooth-headset-sbh20/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=stereobluetoothheadsetsbh20 ]
and
latest range of NFC-enabled BRAVIA TVs, with just a single touch.

    Premium, signature Sony design

    Xperia M boasts Sony's now familiar OmniBalance design, first introduced in flagship
Xperia Z. The aesthetic language takes the form of a precision-crafted skeleton frame, and
gives the phone a seamless look that is both tactile and sleek. Designed to complement the
slim style, Xperia M also features colour-changing illuminations that can be personalised
to visually alert you to incoming calls, text messages and alarms.

    Xperia M and Xperia Mdual will be available in Black, White and Purple - a Yellow
colour variation will also be available for the single SIM model.

    Key features for XperiaM
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-m/features/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiam ]

       
        - One-touch functions with NFC and screen mirroring, to display content on
          your TV or to share music and photos between devices
        - Sony's OmniBalance design, with generous 4" FWVGA touchscreen display
          [http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-m/specifications/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiam ]
          and LED illuminations
        - Sony's signature audio enhancement technology ClearAudio+, xLOUD and 3D
          Surround Sound (VPT)
        - 5 megapixel fast capture camera with auto-focus and HDR for photos, and
          dedicated shutter key
        - Fast performance with dual-core processor
        - Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding battery life
        - Available in Black, Purple, White and Yellow colour variations

    Consistent Sony entertainment experiences

    Xperia M benefits from Sony's media applications, offering consistent entertainment
experiences across mobile, tablet, desktop and console platforms. The "WALKMAN", Album and
Movies apps provide online and offline content through a single access point with new ways
to enjoy and share that content. The "WALKMAN" application provides access to all your
downloaded music, plus Music Unlimited* with over 18 million songs to explore, and
Facebook social integration. The "Movies" application gives consumers access to over
100,000 movies and TV series from Video Unlimited*. The "Album" application enables easy
access to Facebook friends' photos, as well as the ability to organise images both by
location and, through the new "Faces" function, by the people that feature in them.

    Sony's entertainment technology turns content into experiences, and with
Xperia M you can enjoy these experiences for longer thanks to Battery STAMINA Mode. The
latest version of Sony's battery management technology improves the standby time of your
smartphone by four times or more**, by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps
whenever the screen is off and starting them up again when the screen is back on.

    Xperia Mdual

    The Dual SIM variant Xperia Mdual lets users select between two SIMs before making a
call or sending a message with just a single click. Each SIM card can also be customised
separately - for example, a formal ring for business or another tune for pleasure -
perfect when users want to separate work from play, and handle calls more efficiently.

    Xperia M and Xperia Mdual from Sony Mobile will both be available worldwide from Q3
2013.

    For all the latest news, views and info on Sony Xperia smartphones, follow
@SonyMobileNews [http://twitter.com/SonyMobileNews ] on Twitter.

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

    http://blogs.sonymobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Xperia_M_press_release.pdf

    * Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region, please
see http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

       
        FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        For more information, images and videos please visit:
         http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases
        Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department
        General Press: +44(0)208-762-5858

Sony Mobile Communications AB

PPTV Launched PPBOX, First Batch Sold Out in 3 Minutes

SHANGHAI, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PPTV held a new product launch conference in Shanghai on May 9, launching its first Internet TV box--PPBOX in association with Wasu Media & Network Co., Ltd. (Wasu). At 12 AMMay 18, PPTV kicked off the sale of the Collective Engineering Edition of PPBOX on its official website before its official launch. 800 units were sold out in a short space of three minutes.

PPBOX integrates massive content from Wasu and PPTV, with a strong focus on HD video and user experience. PPTV will be directly in charge of future technical operation and marketing. The Collective Engineering Edition was sold with the aim of getting users' feedback and suggestions to further improve the product. Afterwards, the official product shall be put on sale on a trial basis in cities like Shanghai, Changsha and Hangzhou at a price of 299 Yuan.

Digital TV Research expects the scale of the Chinese Internet TV market to rise to 1.38 billion US dollars in 2016. Commenting this exciting trend, PPTV Vice President Shan Xiaolei said that PPBOX was launched to offer users secure, healthy, rich, interactive and guaranteed innovative Internet TV services to further enhance their video experience, and to establish a more diversified collaboration model for mutual benefits between video sites and licensees, thus building a great Internet TV industry chain as well as promoting a healthy development of the market.

About PPTV

PPLive Corporation (PPTV) is a leading online TV service provider in China offering featured television shows, sports, entertainments, news and other popular video contents. It is characterized for its live-streaming service and professional video production. Based on the online video cloud platform PPCLOUD(TM), PPTV is accessible from a variety of platforms including PC website (http://www.pptv.com) and its client software, mobile phones, tablets, and smart TV or set-up boxes. PPTV offers users the latest, high-quality and interactive online video experiences.

PPTV attracts more than 300 million users on a monthly base. According to iResearch, it is also ranked No.1 in the mobile video space by both Daily Unique Viewers (DUV) and Daily Watching Hours (DWH). PPTV's mobile application is ranked China's No. 1 and No. 2 most downloaded video app in iPad and iPhone respectively, according to Apple iTunes.

SOURCE PPTV

PPTV

ARRIS Launches Hybrid Fiber Coax Portfolio for European Cable Service Providers

Following acquisition of Motorola Home, ARRIS introduces new portfolio of optical nodes and RF amplifiers to improve network efficiency and drive multiscreen innovation in Europe

COLOGNE, Germany, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGA COM-ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) has launched an updated portfolio of Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) optics, nodes, and amplifiers designed for European cable service providers to scale their networks to deliver the advanced multiscreen services that consumers crave.

This complete portfolio of HFC products will be on display for the first time at ANGA COM 2013. European service providers will get a preview of these transformative solutions, which are geared towards delivering additional HD channels, VOD support, and faster broadband in the near term, while opening to door to future services like Ultra-HD.

"Research shows that subscribers' multiscreen habits are growing rapidly, and our service provider customers want to keep ahead of that demand," said Steve McCaffery, EMEA General Manager, ARRIS. "However, multiscreen and TV everywhere put considerable strain on the broadband network, so our customers are looking to ARRIS' leadership in HFC to enable their shift to IP-based networks."

Key Benefits of Expanded ARRISPortfolio for European Operators

    --  Flexible Design
    --  Increased Network Performance/Expanded Capacity
    --  Cost Efficiencies
    --  Fast Upgrades
    --  Minimized Installation Times
    --  Appropriate for Fiber Deep Applications
    --  Electronic remote control
    --  Field replaceable power supply
ARRIS UCN224, UCN212 UCA222 and UCA212 Full-Featured Compact Nodes and RF Amplifiers

The ARRIS portfolio of full-featured compact nodes and RF amplifiers has been designed with simplicity, economy, and performance in mind. Engineered for European requirements with three outputs (two active), they are flexible enough to suit a number of different architectures and scenarios -- legacy and modern -- and offer excellent performance in every setting.

The nodes and amps have been streamlined -- removing many of the plug-ins required in historical situations so that, with fewer components to manage, mistakes are less likely and installation time is reduced. UCN224 and UCN212 also feature enhanced Gallium Arsenide performance that provides high RF output levels, making them equally well suited to deploy as a fiber-deep nodes.

Investment Protection
ARRIS is showcasing its leadership in complex HFC network design through multi-wavelength capabilities, pluggable modules, and scalability to 1.2GHz networks -- allowing cable service providers to economically scale to future applications.

Cost-Effective Installation
One of the key features within the new node and amp portfolio is the innovative Electronics Package (E-Pack), which enables an ARRIS amplifier to be easily upgraded to a node within the existing housing. European providers can now repurpose existing amplifier housings, such as fiber nodes, by efficiently installing the new system using only the E-Pack and Lid swap, avoiding the costly downtime of removing out the entire housing to make the upgrade. As a result, they can quickly upgrade their network -- reducing installation times and avoiding costly downtime associated with removing the entire unit.

Performance and Reliability
For many service providers, it has been more than 10 years since the last major network upgrade, and ageing equipment does not have the reliability and performance required to meet today's customer expectations. As operators launch new multiscreen services to the home it is vital that the network has the necessary capacity and reliability. The ARRIS HFC portfolio, together with its industry-leading professional services, delivers the products and expertise to cost-effectively plan and deploy the HFC network of tomorrow.

The new ARRIS optical nodes and RF amplifiers became part of the ARRIS portfolio through the company's acquisition of Motorola Home. ARRIS combines world-class solutions for the entire video delivery chain by integrating innovative technologies across the cloud, network and home.

ARRIS will be demonstrating its new HFC portfolio at ANGA COM 4 - 6 Jun in Cologne (Booths #K11 and #E21).

About ARRIS
ARRIS is a premier video and broadband technology company that transforms how service providers worldwide deliver entertainment and communications without boundaries. Its powerful end-to-end platforms enable service and content providers to improve the way people connect - with each other and with their favorite content. The Company's vision and expertise continue to drive the industry's innovations, as they have for more than 60 years. Headquartered north of Atlanta, in Suwanee, Georgia, ARRIS has R&D, sales and support centers throughout the world. For more information: http://www.arrisi.com

ARRIS and the ARRIS Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. 2013. All rights reserved.

SOURCE  ARRIS Group, Inc.

ARRIS Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Caroline Tarbett, +44 7914 014145, Caroline.Tarbett@arrisi.com; or Jeanne Russo, +1-215-323-1880, Jeanne.Russo@arrisi.com

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

Made in IBM Labs: IBM Scientists Unveil Highly Integrated Millimeter-Wave Transceiver for Mobile Communications and Radar Imaging applications

Researchers invent solution that seamlessly brings together 4 integrated chips and 64 antennas in a single package for mobile and transportation solutions

Proven SiGe BiCMOS prototype takes advantage of under-utilized short-wavelength frequency

SEATTLE, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists from IBM (NYSE: IBM) have achieved a milestone in creating a phased-array transceiver that contains all of the millimeter-wave components necessary for both high data-rate communications and advanced-resolution radar imaging applications.  The newly demonstrated integrated circuits (ICs) tackle data bottleneck issues for mobile communications applications and allow radar-imaging technology to be scaled down to the size of a computer laptop.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO )

Advanced radio frequency integration has been a key driver in the explosive growth of mobile device capability and sophistication.  Millimeter-wave bandwidth has the ability to support Gb/s wireless communications, dramatically expanding opportunities for mobile backhaul, small cell infrastructure, and data center overlay network deployment.

The frequency range of the ICs is well suited for high-resolution radar imaging applications due to its short wavelength, relatively low atmospheric attenuation, and ability to penetrate debris. The ICs enable radar technology to be scaled down, giving pilots the ability to penetrate fog, dust and other vision impairing obstructions.

"This transceiver presents the highest level of integration achieved so far in a silicon-based solution for millimeter-wave frequency applications," said Dr. Alberto Valdes-Garcia, IBM Research, Communications and Computation Subsystem Group.  "It is a key step toward phased-array systems of the future that are scalable, low-volume, light-weight, and low-cost."

About the Integrated Circuit and Scalable Array Assembly Technology

The packaged transceiver operates at frequencies in the range of 90-94GHz and is implemented as a unit tile, integrating four phased array ICs and 64 dual-polarized antennas. By tiling packages next to one another on a circuit board, scalable phased arrays of large aperture can be created while maintaining uniform antenna element spacing. The beamforming capabilities enabled by hundreds of antenna elements will allow for communications and radar imaging applications that will extend over a range of kilometers.

Each of the four phased-array ICs in a tile integrates 32 receive and 16 transmit elements with dual outputs to support 16 dual polarized antennas. Multiple operating modes are supported, including the simultaneous reception of horizontal and vertical polarizations. Fabricated using an advanced IBM SiGe semiconductor process, the ICs also integrate frequency synthesis and conversion as well as digital control functions.

The complete scalable solution, which includes antennas, packaging, and transceiver ICs, transforms signals between millimeter-wave and baseband, all in a form factor smaller than an American nickel.

Mobile Back-Haul Technology

Mobile service providers have started to alleviate backhaul congestion issues by using E-band wireless links. E-Band spectrum, allocated by the FCC for point-to-point communications, covers frequencies in the range of 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz, and enables wireless data transfer at very high rates. The atmospheric attenuation in this band is relatively low, making it well suited for supporting long-range communications links.

Today's E-band solutions consist of multi-chip modules and bulky mechanically aligned antennas. The newly developed compact scalable phased array solution provides electronic beam steering and the bandwidth to support Gb/s wireless communications.

Millimeter-wave Radar and Imaging Capabilities

Millimeter-wave spans 30 GHz to 300 GHz on the electromagnetic spectrum, 10 to 100 times higher than the frequencies used for mobile phones and Wi-Fi. Frequencies in the range of 90-94GHz are well suited for short and long range, high-resolution radar imaging.

Weather, debris and other vision impairing obstructions often leave aircraft pilots helpless, but 94GHz radar imaging technology could alleviate this problem.  Moreover, the design's support for two antenna polarizations--with minimal increase in footprint--provides a further advantage while navigating through fog and rain.

IBM will debut the phased-array transceiver design at the IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Symposium in Seattle, WA, on Tuesday, June 4(th), 2013. The work was partially funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office (STO).

The views, opinions, and/or findings contained in this document are those of the author and should not be interpreted as representing the official views or policies, either expressed or implied, of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or the Department of Defense.

Media Contact
Derrick Meyer
IBM Communications
408-927-2205
ddmeyer@us.ibm.com

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Razer announces World's Thinnest & Most Powerful 14-inch laptop is available for pre-order

Thinner than the diameter of a standing dime, new 14-inch Razer Blade packs most power per cubic inch in gaming laptop history

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Computex -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced that it is taking pre-orders for its new 14-inch Blade gaming laptop.

Powered by a 4th gen Intel® Core(TM) i7 quad core processor with Hyper-Threading (Base 2.2 GHz/Turbo 3.2 GHz) and the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M GPU, the Blade is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in history. Measuring in at just 0.66-inches thin, the Razer Blade packs more power-per-cubic-inch than any other laptop in the world. The Razer Blade utilizes solid-state storage technology with boot speeds of up to four-times faster than a traditional 5400-RPM notebook hard drive. The Razer Blade has a rigid all-aluminum chassis, with a stunning 14-inch LED-backlit HD+ display and features a custom-designed track pad and backlit gaming grade keyboard.

"The Razer Blade is the thinnest and most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop ever, thinner than a standing dime, and we couldn't have created it without the help of partners like Intel," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "Now that the Blade is open for pre-orders, we can all celebrate a monumental day for PC gamers worldwide."

The ultra-portable laptop features 8 GB of fast 1600 MHz DDR3L memory and comes standard with 128 GB of total solid-state storage with options for a 256 GB or 512 GB SSD. The Razer Blade also comes with Dolby® Home Theatre® v4, featuring immersive audio-quality output that is custom-tuned to deliver a cinematic sound experience.

"Incredible innovation is happening across the computing landscape, and the new mobile gaming experience Razer is delivering with the Edge, and now its Blade, is remarkable," says Navin Shenoy, vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Client Platforms. "Powered by a future 4th gen Intel Core processor, people can expect the highest level performance from the Blade for the most discerning gamer."

The Blade is available for pre-order online at http://www.razerzone.com/blade. For more information, go to http://www.razerzone.com.

About the Razer Blade 14-inch Gaming Laptop

Designed from the ground up, the new Razer(TM) Blade 14-inch gaming laptop is designed and engineered to fit both form and function. With a 0.66-inch ultra-thin profile crafted from aluminum, along with the best performance in the 14-inch laptop class, the Razer Blade sets a new benchmark for gaming laptops.

A 4th gen Intel® Core(TM) i7-4702HQ, quad core processor, the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M graphics processor and groundbreaking storage performance are engineered into the world's thinnest gaming laptop.

The Razer Blade is designed for gaming with essential gaming grade peripherals built-in. The laptop features Razer Synapse 2.0 pre-installed, a fully programmable anti-ghosting backlit keyboard, adjustable ultra-sensitive track pad and plenty of green USB 3.0 ports that are ready to plug and play. Do more, game more, anywhere, anytime.

Price:
Starts at $1,799

Availability:

Razerzone.com - Pre-Order Now
United States and Canada. Additional availability will be revealed later this year.

Product features:

    --  Intel® Core(TM) i7-4702HQ, quad core processor with Hyper-Threading 2.2
        GHz / 3.2 GHz (Base/Turbo)
    --  8 GB Onboard Memory (DDR3L - 1600 MHz)
    --  NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M (2 GB GDDR5) & Intel HD4600
    --  Windows® 8 64 Bit
    --  128 GB SSD, with optional 256/512 GB SSD (mSATA)
    --  Qualcomm® Killer(TM) NIC N1202 (802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth® 4.0)
    --  14.0 in. HD+ 16:9 Ratio, 1600 x 900, with LED backlight
    --  Built-in stereo speakers
    --  3.5 mm audio microphone/headphone combo jack
    --  Array microphone
    --  (3x) USB 3.0 port (SuperSpeed)
    --  HDMI 1.4a audio and video output
    --  Dolby® Home Theater® v4
    --  7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
    --  Built-in full HD webcam (1.3 MP)
    --  Compact 150 W Power Adapter
    --  Built-in 70 Wh Rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery
    --  Razer(TM) Anti-Ghosting Keyboard (with adjustable backlight)
    --  Razer(TM) Synapse 2.0 Enabled
    --  Kensington Lock
    --  13.6 in. / 345 mm (Width) x 0.66 in. / 16.8 mm (Height) x 9.3 in. / 235
        mm (Depth)
    --  4.135 lbs. / 1.876 kg
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ABB Demonstrates Technology to Power Flash Charging Electric Bus in 15 Seconds

No overhead lines and ultrafast charging times at selected bus stops enables new opportunities for next generation silent, flexible, zero-emissions urban mass transportation.

SINGAPORE, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB (http://www.abb.com/), the leading power and automation technology group has developed a new technology that will help power the world's first high-capacity flash charging electric bus system.

ABB announced at the 60th congress of the International Association of Public Transport (UTIP) in Geneva that it is working together with the city's public transport company (TGP), the Office for the Promotion of Industries and Technologies (OPI) and the Geneva power utility SIG on the TOSA ( http://www.tosa2013.com/ )electric bus system pilot project.

The new boost charging technology will be deployed for the first time on a large capacity electric bus (http://www.abb.com/global/seitp/seitp202.nsf/0/e4190e0fbaeb43c5c1257b7a00535422//TOSA+bus_Geneva.jpg ), carrying as many as 135 passengers. The bus will be charged directly at selected stops with a 15-second energy boost while the passengers enter and leave the bus, based on a new type of automatic flash-charging mechanism. The pilot project runs between Geneva airport and the city's international exhibition center, Palexpo.

"Through flash charging, we are able to pilot a new generation of electric buses for urban mass transport that no longer relies on overhead lines," said Claes Rytoft, ABB's acting Chief Technology Officer. "This project will pave the way for switching to more flexible, cost-effective, public transport infrastructure while reducing pollution and noise."

TOSA (Trolleybus Optimisation Systeme Alimentation) is a zero-carbon-emission solution as the electricity used comes entirely from clean hydro power. The charging time is so quick that it does not interfere with the bus schedule and improves the urban environment and landscape as it does not need overhead lines while providing greater route flexibility. The system uses a laser-controlled moving arm, which connects to an overhead receptacle for charging at bus shelters, instead of the usual trolley poles to overhead lines.

The flash-charging technology and the onboard traction equipment used in this project were developed by ABB and optimized for high-frequency bus routes in key urban areas, carrying large numbers of passengers at peak times. Onboard batteries can be charged in 15 seconds with a 400 kilowatt boost at selected stops. At the end of the bus line a 3 to 4 minute boost enables the full recharge of the batteries. Thanks to an innovative electrical drive system, energy from the roofmounted charging equipment can be stored in compact batteries, along with the vehicle's braking energy, powering both the bus and its auxiliary services, such as interior lighting.

For more information on electric vehicle charging click here (http://new.abb.com/about/technology/dc-portal/electric-vehicles ).

ABB (http://www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.

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Toshiba Unveils Powerful Entertainment PCS That Deliver Superior Performance And HD Graphics

All-new Qosmio X75 Enthusiast Class Laptop and PX35t All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop Kick Productivity, HD Entertainment and Gaming into High Gear

IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced its completely redesigned Qosmio(R) X75 enthusiast-class laptop and PX35t All-In-One Touchscreen Desktop Computer, two powerful entertainment hubs equipped with 4th generation Intel(R) Core(TM) processors.

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"These entertainment-driven PCs are designed to help consumers do more and be more productive with Windows 8," said Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "Both systems enable users to do everything from creating, managing and enjoying HD content, multitasking and playing graphics-intensive games with an amazingly responsive experience."

Qosmio: Raw Performance for Gaming Enthusiasts and Creative Pros
The new enthusiast-class Qosmio X75 laptop pushes the boundaries of power and performance with a blazing-fast 4th generation Intel Core i7 quad core processor[1] with Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology, four high-speed memory slots configurable up to 32GB[2] plus a huge, 17.3-inch diagonal Full HD TruBrite(R) display[3] and tons of high-end entertainment features and hardware, making it ideal for creative pros, advanced users and hardcore gamers. Encased in Toshiba's Black Widow styling in brushed Aluminum, red chrome accents and a glowing red Qosmio logo on the cover, the laptop features a frameless LED-backlit keyboard and 10-key numeric pad, making work and play easy even in dim places.

With NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 770M discrete graphics[4], battery-saving NVIDIA(R) Optimus(TM) technology and a massive 3GB of GDDR5 discrete graphics memory, users can power through the latest games with ease. In addition, NVIDIA(R) CUDA(TM) Technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processor cores to accelerate the most demanding tasks - such as photo and video editing - delivering incredible performance over traditional CPUs. Users can also load up on games and HD content with dual drive configurations up to 1.25 TB[5], configurable with an SSD[6], and get creative right out of the box with included full versions of Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) Elements 11 and Adobe(R) Premiere(R) Elements 11 software.

Enjoy room-filling audio with four premium Harman Kardon(R) speakers with Slipstream(TM) port technology that provides more bass output and less distortion for richer, more precise sound and DTS(R) Studio Sound(TM), which makes music and video sound more natural and detailed. All of these advanced audio/visual features combined with an optional Blu-ray Disc(TM) player[7] make the Qosmio X75 the ultimate gaming and movie-watching powerhouse. The laptop also provides 4K UltraHD (3840x2160) HDMI(R) output so users can enjoy their movies and games on the latest 4K TVs and enjoy four times the resolution of full HD content.

Finally, the Qosmio X75 includes Toshiba's convenient Sleep & Music[8] and improved USB 3.0 Sleep & Charge[9] features to use the laptop as an audio dock and charger for a phone or tablet even when it is in Sleep Mode or off and a full array of speedy USB 3.0 ports[10] to help sync, transfer and share content in a snap.

PX35t All-In-One: High-Definition Multimedia Hub for the Home or Dorm Room
More than a mere PC, the PX35t All-In-One Touchscreen Desktop is a PC and multimedia machine combined into one sleekly designed system. It's easy to set up, striking to look at, and uses little desk space. It also includes a huge 23-inch diagonal, Full HD 1080p touchscreen display, a premium sound system and performance-driven features for effortless multitasking, stunning HD entertainment and better digital content creation.

Taking cues from Toshiba's 2013 TV lineup, the PX35t is completely redesigned with Toshiba's sophisticated Skyline styling in silver and fits perfectly in nearly any decor. With a small desktop footprint, it comes with classy edge-to-edge glass with 10-finger multi-touch support and an attractive base, plus a wireless, pre-paired, raised-tile keyboard and modern-looking mouse.

With up to a massive 16GB of RAM and configurable with 4th generation Intel Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 processors, users can run today's popular software and power though multi-media management, school assignments, games and movies with ease or enjoy broadcast programming from a set-top box with the HDMI input. What's more, everyone in the house can share 1TB of high-speed 7200 RPM storage for videos, files, pictures and music. The PX35t is also equipped with speech recognition software to allow users to control the All-in-One PC with their voice. 

For enjoying movies, the PX35t features an integrated DVD drive and pair of premium Harman Kardon stereo speakers that provide high-quality surround sound, while DTS Studio Sound(TM) delivers deep, rich bass and crystal clear dialog at maximum volume levels without any fluctuations, clipping or distortion.

This PC has all the ports needed to hook into printers and other high-speed devices, including four USB ports, two high-speed USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth(R) 4.0 as well as an HDMI-In port for connecting a gaming console or set-top box. Loaded with Toshiba extras, the PX35t also includes Toshiba's newly enhanced USB 3.0 Sleep & Charge that can charge a smartphone, tablet and other devices, even when the PC is off.

Availability
The new Qosmio X75 will be available in mid-June, starting at $1,399.99 MSRP[11]. The PX35t will be available in mid-June, starting at $1,029.99 MSRP.

Both will be available at major retailers and e-tailers nationwide, and direct from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com.

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About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together,  these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc(TM) and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for computers; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

(C) 2013 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

[1] Processor. CPU performance may vary. See Processor Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
[2] Memory. Memory size may vary.  See Memory Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
[3] Display. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the thin film transistors manufacturing technology. See Display Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
[4] Graphics. GPU performance may vary. See Graphics Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
[5] Hard Disk Drive Capacity.  Hard drive capacity may vary. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 10(9) = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10.  See Hard Disk Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
[6] Solid State Drive Capacity.  Drive capacity may vary.  One Gigabyte (GB) means 10(9) = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See Solid State Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
[7] Blu-ray Disc(TM) Player Technology. Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. See Blu-Ray Disc Player Technology Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com
[8] Toshiba Sleep & Music. In this mode, the headphone jack and mute functions are disabled. The volume and sound quality will diminish as the speakers not tuned in Windows(R) mode. Use the volume control on your audio device to adjust sound.  Audio line-in cable is not included.   
[9] The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device.
[10] USB 3.0. 5Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Actual transfer rate will vary depending on your system configuration and other factors.
[11] Price. Reseller prices may vary. MSRP means "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price."

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Toshiba Refreshes Excite Tablets -- Unleashes New Display, Pen And Performance Technologies

Newest Android Tablet Features Include 10.1-inch PixelPure Super High-resolution Display, Digitizer Technology and the Latest Processors From NVIDIA. With Three All-new Models, Excite Tablet Family Offers Something for Everyone and Prices Starting at $299

IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced three new devices in its Excite(TM) family of Android tablets - the Excite Pro, Excite Write and Excite Pure. Outfitted with the latest tablet technologies, including a 2560 x 1600 PixelPure(TM) display, NVIDIA® Tegra(TM) 4 processor[1] and premium Harman Kardon® speakers, ExcitePro and Write models introduce new entertainment and productivity possibilities to Toshiba's tablet category, while Pure delivers essential performance and features at a lower price point. The Excite Write also comes equipped with a touchscreen digitizer for precision pen and handwriting. All three models are powered by Android(TM) 4.2, Jelly Bean, ensuring consumers can take advantage of the latest Android features right out of the box.

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"With more and more consumers adopting tablets as their go-to devices for entertainment and travel, we wanted to push the boundaries even further and equip our new Excite tablets with the technology and features needed to maximize the potential of these devices," said Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. "By focusing on boosting the capabilities of the screen - from increasing the resolution to adding a digitizer option - we're also evolving the way consumers can use these devices from consumption to creation."

Pixel Perfection for the Eyes, Sublime Sound for the Ears
Excite Pro and Excite Write models are the first Toshiba tablets to feature a 2560 x 1600 native screen resolution, currently the highest in the tablet market. Pushing an astounding 4 million pixels (300 pixels per inch), images, video and text come alive across the 10.1-inch PixelPure display[2] with stunning color and razor-sharp clarity, making it an ideal choice for entertainment-lovers, photo enthusiasts and image-quality seekers.

Proving that sound quality doesn't have to be sacrificed on a tablet device, Excite Pro and Write models utilize Harman Kardon stereo speakers, making them the first tablets to feature speakers from a premium audio brand. Enhanced with DTS® Premium Voice Pro audio processing technology, the audio experience on these two devices is hallmarked by more natural sound with enhanced bass, audio leveling and more clarity for VoIP web chats.

A "Tru" Boost in Productivity
Outfitted with a digitizer display and precision TruPen featuring 1024 pressure points, Excite Write delivers greater productivity possibilities by bringing a 'pen and paper' experience to the tablet screen. Most ideal for students, as well as mobile and creative professionals, Write models offer the precision and performance needed for note-taking and sketching. Loaded with Toshiba's own TruNote application providing a fun and easy way to store, organize, navigate and edit their notes, as well as a full version of ThinkFree Office Mobile for Android, Write users can easily create and edit documents with greater creativity and accuracy. Productivity capabilities are enhanced further with TruCapture, a Toshiba-developed application that quickly and easily captures whiteboard content using the tablet's built-in camera and converts the snapshot for easier integration into presentations and documents.

Blazing Performance for Browsing, Games and Entertainment
All three Excite models are equipped with the processing power of NVIDIA Tegra. Pro and Write models are among the first to feature the NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor, delivering greater power and efficiency, along with new camera capabilities. Equipped with an 8MP F2.2 camera, Pro and Write models achieve robust photo-taking capabilities by enabling high-dynamic range (HDR) and panorama effects, in addition to steadier shooting with enhanced image stabilization.

For consumers on a budget, Excite Pure delivers the robust performance of the NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor, delivering more price-performance value along with plenty of capability for multi-tasking, gaming and more.

"NVIDIA Tegra processors bring an unmatched multimedia experience to the new Excite tablets from Toshiba, one of the world's most popular computing brands," said Matt Wuebbling, director of product marketing for the Mobile business at NVIDIA. "With Tegra, the Excite family features incredibly fast web browsing and new productivity and creativity tools that professionals and consumers will both enjoy."

Optional Keyboard Cover
Toshiba now offers a protective 2-in-1 keyboard cover that fits all the new Excite tablets. Featuring a raised tile Bluetooth® keyboard and magnetized notch that allows the tablet to easily prop up the tablet screen, the keyboard delivers a convenient way to maximize the capabilities of the tablet at home or on the go.

Models, Pricing and Availability
Excite Pure pricing starts at $299.99 MSRP[3]. Key specs include a 10.1-inch AutoBrite(TM) display (1280 x 800), NVIDIA Tegra 3 mobile processor, Android 4.2, Jelly Bean, 1GB DDR3 memory[4], 16GB internal storage[5], a 3MP rear camera, stereo speakers with DTS Premium Voice Pro, and built-in Micro HDMI®, Micro USB ports and a Micro SD slot.

Excite Pro is priced at $499.99 MSRP. Key specs include a 10.1-inch PixelPure display (2560 x 1600), NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor, Android 4.2, Jelly Bean, 2GB DDR3, 32GB internal storage, an 8MP rear camera, Harman Kardon stereo speakers with DTS Premium Voice Pro, and built-in Micro HDMI, Micro USB ports and a Micro SD slot.

Excite Write is priced at $599.99 MSRP. Key specs include a 10.1-inch PixelPure digitizer display (2560 x 1600) featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 2, pressure sensitive Toshiba TruPen and TruNote application, NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor, Android 4.2, Jelly Bean, 2GB DDR3 memory, 32GB internal storage, an 8MP rear camera, Harman Kardon stereo speakers with DTS Premium Voice Pro, and built-in Micro HDMI, Micro USB ports and a Micro SD slot.

All three tablet models will be available beginning on June 25, 2013 and can be purchased directly from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com or from major retailers and e-tailers nationwide beginning in early July.

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Connect with Toshiba on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ToshibaUSA, on Twitter at twitter.com/ToshibaUSA, and on YouTube at youtube.com/ToshibaUS.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together,  these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc(TM) and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for computers; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Corporation
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

© 2013 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Excite is a trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Android, Google, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

    [1]       Processor. CPU performance may vary. See
              Processor Legal Footnote at
              http://www.info.toshiba.com

    [2]       Display. Any small bright dots that may
              appear on your display are an intrinsic
              characteristic of the thin film transistors
              manufacturing technology. See Display Legal
              Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com

    [3]       Price. Reseller prices may vary. MSRP means
              "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price."

    [4]       Memory. Memory size may vary.  See Memory
              Legal Footnote at http://www.info.toshiba.com

    [5]       Solid State Drive Capacity.  Drive capacity
              may vary.  One Gigabyte (GB) means 109 =
              1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. See
              Solid State Drive Capacity Legal Footnote at
              http://www.info.toshiba.com
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Qualcomm Expands its Qualcomm Reference Design Offering to Include a Reference Design for High-Performance Tablets

-- This latest Qualcomm Reference Design utilizes Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processors --

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has expanded its Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD) portfolio with a reference design made specifically for tablets running on its Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 400 MSM(TM) 8230 and MSM 8030 processors. Both 7-and 10-inch versions of this tablet based on this Qualcomm Reference Design will be on display at Computex 2013 in Taiwan. 

Tablets based on this latest Qualcomm Reference Design will run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM 8230 and MSM 8030 processors, respectively, with 1.2 - 1.4GHz dual-core CPUs featuring the Android(TM) Jelly Bean mobile operating system, broadband HSPA+ (up to 21Mbps) 3G performance, integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi up to 72 Mbps, 1080p high definition video playback at 30fps, 1080p high definition video capture, and Adreno(TM) 305 GPU.

"While some of our customers have utilized Qualcomm Reference Designs for smartphones as a foundation for building and commercializing tablets in certain regions, Qualcomm Technologies has increasingly received customer interest in a Qualcomm Reference Design specifically designed for tablets in emerging regions" said Jeff Lorbeck, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "That's why we're excited to announce this reference design specifically made for tablets, further speeding our customer's ability to commercialize devices and delivering on our commitment to enable mobile computing across device tiers."

The Qualcomm Reference Design program provides device manufacturers with comprehensive development platforms for various devices and access to third-party providers of tested and verified hardware and software components utilized in such devices. Qualcomm Reference Design customers can rapidly deliver differentiated products to consumers that look for high performance devices. There have been more than 200 public QRD-based product launches to date in collaboration with more than 40 OEMs in 14 countries, and there are currently more than 100 designs in progress.

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

Qualcomm, Adreno, MSM and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All Qualcomm Incorporated trademarks are used with permission. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Other products or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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

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

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Remo Repair MOV delights GoPro camera users with its ability to fix damaged GoPro videos

Remo Repair MOV turns outs to be a robust tool to repair GoPro videos, which have been corrupted or damaged

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Remo Software, the most-trusted software developer company, now adds more punch to its offerings. As its bestselling and award-winning software, Remo Repair MOV is now a tool to repair corrupt GoPro MP4 videos. Its advanced repair mechanism is well-suited for mending high-definition MP4 videos generated by GoPro cameras.

Remo Repair MOV has a completely automated the repair process, which separates video and audio data streams and later adjoins them to create a relevant playable video file. This ensures that the quality and the resolution of the video file are not compromised.

Key features of Remo Repair MOV:

    --  Fixes severely corrupt MP4 or MOV videos
    --  Restore high-definition video files
    --  Easily repairs large sized video files
    --  Entire repair process takes only 3-4 steps
    --  Uses advanced automated repair technique
List of supported GoPro cameras:

    --  HD HERO3: Black, Silver and White Editions
    --  HD HERO2 Professional Cameras
    --  HD HERO Naked
    --  HD HERO 960
    --  Digital HERO 5
    --  Digital HERO 3
    --  GoPro HERO 35mm, All-Season Sports Camera.
Pricing and availability:

The full-version of the product is priced at an MSRP of $69 only and is available for both Mac and Windows users. It's also available in demo-version so that interested people can try the software for free.

For more insight on the software, please visit: http://www.remosoftware.com/remo-repair-mov

About Remo Software Pvt. Ltd.:

Remo Software is a software utility company, specializes in developing file repair, recovery and data management tools. Its repair line of products consists of tools to repair MOV, AVI, DOC, PPT, Zip and Rar file types. The company has won several awards for its software utilities that help users to Recover, Erase, Manage and Optimize Data. Remo was a finalist in Digital River's ICE Awards and won several other industry awards.

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

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Remo Software

CONTACT: Paul Makers, Remo Software, paul.a [at] remosoftware.com, +1-408-548-7366

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

MTS Celebrates 40 Years of European Success and Announces Opening of New Stuttgart Office

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, proudly recognized the 40th anniversary of its business in Germany with a celebration event held on 23 May 2013 at the MTS European Headquarters in Berlin.  In addition to customers and MTS employees, both current and former, the 40th anniversary event in Berlin was attended by representatives of the German government, U.S. Embassy officials and the MTS Board of Directors.  MTS opened its first European office in the early 1970s in what was then West Berlin, spurred by economic incentives and a desire to do business in one of the world's leading locations for engineering innovation. Since that time, MTS has expanded across Europe and throughout the world.

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In commemorating this important milestone, Dr. Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of MTS Systems, stated "MTS-Germany is the foundation of our decades-long European business, which has grown from its start in Berlin across Western Europe and increasingly into the growth markets of Eastern Europe, today accounting for roughly one-third of our company's revenue.  With a rich culture of engineering excellence, MTS' European customers and university relationships across the automotive, aerospace, energy and materials markets are key to achieving our growth strategy."

To support the rapidly growing needs of the German automakers, MTS proudly announces the opening of its newest European office in Stuttgart, Germany.  This new office will provide increased sales, engineering and service support for our Test customers in Germany.  The German automotive industry is renowned for leadership in innovation and engineering excellence, and increasing local presence for MTS will increase our partnership capability both within Germany and in the emerging markets as they expand their development capabilities into these rapidly growing regions.  Leveraging MTS' global infrastructure will help these customers ensure consistency in testing equipment and methods globally.

In announcing the opening of the Stuttgart office, Dr. Graves stated, "By increasing our local support in Germany and leveraging our extensive local support capabilities in China and other developing countries, MTS is uniquely positioned to help our customers meet their product development challenges.  Combining our test expertise with their R&D leadership will reduce their development cycle time and lower costs, while maintaining world-class standards for product development across a complex global network of laboratories." 

About MTS Systems Corporation

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

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CONTACT: Susan Knight, Chief Financial Officer, +1-952-937-4000

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

Microsoft reaches agreement to acquire InRelease business of InCycle Software

Microsoft to acquire Canadian provider of release management solutions,
extending its DevOps solutions that utilize Microsoft Visual Studio and
Team Foundation Server.

REDMOND, WA and LAVAL, QC, June 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Microsoft Corp. and
InCycle Software Inc. today announced that Microsoft has reached an
agreement to acquire the InRelease Business Unit from InCycle Software,
a leading provider of application lifecycle management (ALM) services
and Release Management solutions on the .NET platform. The acquisition
of the continuous deployment solution, InRelease, will add Release
Management capabilities to Microsoft's ALM and DevOps solutions,
helping customers deliver applications faster, better and more
efficiently.

"DevOps is an increasingly important part of ALM and a growing area of
interest to chief information officers as businesses are pressured to
develop and deploy quality applications at an increasingly faster
pace," said S. Somasegar, corporate vice president, Developer Division
for Microsoft. "The InRelease continuous delivery solution will
automate the development-to-production release process from Visual
Studio Team Foundation Server, helping enable faster and simpler
delivery of applications."

InCycle Software's InRelease Release Management solution was developed
using the latest Microsoft technologies and integrated directly with
Visual Studio Team Foundation Server to provide a mechanism in which
application components can be deployed automatically to various target
servers in different environments. This also enables all the
configuration information to be centralized, managing the deployments
as part of a business-driven release workflow that involves multiple
roles in the organization. A continuous deployment approach brings
together key stakeholders from across the build-deploy-test process to
ensure that the application delivers the highest-quality experience
across every operating environment to which the application is
deployed. This constant feedback loop also allows development teams to
bring applications to deployment at a much more rapid release cadence.

"InRelease was designed to build upon the existing features in Visual
Studio, and we're excited it will now be part of an integrated ALM
solution bringing value to Visual Studio customers everywhere," said
Claude Remillard, president of InCycle Software.

Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Microsoft will acquire the
business unit of InCycle Software that provides its InRelease automated
deployment solution. InCycle Software, a Microsoft Gold Certified
Partner, will remain a separate entity focused on ALM consulting.

Somasegar added, "InCycle Software will continue on as a valued partner
to Microsoft, and a great resource for customers evaluating ALM
solutions based on the InRelease technology."

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About InCycle Software

Microsoft Gold partner since 2005, InCycle Software is the North
American leader in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) consulting
services that help .NET organizations go to the next level.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses
realize their full potential.

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Microsoft Canada Inc.

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SingleHop Opens 2,000+ Server Data Center in Europe - Sees Overwhelming Demand for Amsterdam-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service

SingleHop Solutions Available Through the Amsterdam Location Including Dedicated Servers, Managed Services, and White Label Solutions

CHICAGO and AMSTERDAM, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SingleHop, a global leader in highly automated dedicated servers, cloud computing, and infrastructure-as-a-service, announced today the official grand opening of its new Amsterdam data center. The new facility, announced last month, is built to meet growing demand for high-quality, automated infrastructure, and hosting services from organizations operating in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

According to a summer 2012 report from global market intelligence firm IDC titled "Quantitative Estimates of the Demand for Cloud computing in Europe and the Likely Barriers to Uptake," the demand for public cloud services will grow from representing 1.6% of European Union IT spending in 2011 to approximately 3.6% in 2014, and 9% by 2020, representing substantial increases in adoption and demand.

In early April, SingleHop announced plans to open the facility and allowed customers to reserve server space ahead of time. More than seventy five percent of the initial data center capacity was reserved before the facility opened.

"We are very pleased by what we have been seeing. Since announcing the data center, we've been flooded with requests from hosting services providers, systems integrators, game developers, and a variety of digital startups. These types of organizations are core to our company as a whole, and represent the types of clients that benefit most from our highly automated and natively hybrid platform," commented Zak Boca, Chief Executive Officer of SingleHop.

Amsterdam was selected as the site for SingleHop's new data center for a number of reasons. Among them are the existing high-capacity fiber infrastructure, the presence of numerous top-tier network providers, and the city's large and technically skilled workforce. The new facility includes all of the security protocols found at the company's U.S. locations including five layers of physical security, 24-hour on-site staffing, and the latest biometrics-based access controls. Additionally, all of the company's current services will be offered through the new data center, including dedicated servers, and managed services.  The facility is powered by SingleHop's award-winning LEAP3 platform.

"Our launch in Amsterdam shows our commitment to reducing latency, and improving our overall customer experience. Significant portions of our growth already come from clients outside of the US; a trend we expect to continue as demand for highly automated infrastructure services increases in Europe and beyond. Over the coming years, we will continue support our international customers by expanding our platform into additional new markets," added Andy Pace, Chief Operating Officer of SingleHop.

To learn more about the capabilities of SingleHop's Amsterdam data center, please visit http://www.singlehop.com/europe.

About SingleHop

SingleHop is a dedicated server and cloud hosting company that offers highly scalable, automated, on-demand infrastructure services to both end-users and resellers. With clients in 114 countries, three geographically dispersed U.S.-based data centers and a new facility in Amsterdam; SingleHop provides dedicated, cloud, and managed services to more than 4,000 customers with 10,000+ servers online. SingleHop delivers state-of-the-art resources and services with industry-leading deployment time and custom support. SingleHop was established in 2006 in Chicago and was named #25 on the Inc. 500 list for the fastest growing companies in America in 2011.

SOURCE  SingleHop

SingleHop

CONTACT: Stacy Silver, 847-415-9305, ssilver@sspr.com

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

Fingerprint Cards (FPC) Demonstrates Fingerprint Biometric Touch Sensor for Microsoft Windows 8.1

GOTHENBURG, Sweden and NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Today at TechEd North America 2013 Microsoft demonstrates an FPC fingerprint touch
sensor in combination with a beta version of Windows 8.1, an update to Windows 8. The
demonstrations showcase a number of innovative online use cases using FPC's fingerprint
touch technology.

    Windows 8.1 customers will be able to sign on to their Microsoft account, make online
payments and other transactions using the fingerprint sensor for secure and convenient
user verification. By utilizing FPC's fingerprint touch sensor in combination with this
update to Windows 8, we are able to deliver a greatly enhanced experience that provides
"touch and go" secure account access.

    "Fingerprint-based Biometrics sensors will be an integral part of the Windows 8.1 user
experience. They'll provide enhanced security and the very best experience for verifying a
user's identity. Fingerprint Cards has shown us an impressive roadmap and a great line-up
of capacitive touch sensors that will help make biometrics mainstream on Windows devices.
We appreciate the collaborative nature of FPC and their receptiveness to our feedback
which will result in excellent integration in Windows 8.1," says Dustin Ingalls, Partner
Group Program Manager for Windows Security & Identity at Microsoft.

    "By this initiative, Microsoft is spearheading the use of fingerprint sensors to
enable the ultimate secure and convenient user experience for its users. The combination
of Microsoft's intuitive user interface in Windows 8.1 and FPC's high performance
fingerprint touch sensor makes the user verification experience totally seamless to
consumers and enterprise users and nicely combines security and convenience. We are
extremely proud to have been appointed a Blue*Partner and to be a key part of this
Microsoft initiative by bringing forward the world's first fingerprint touch sensor for
mobile devices together with Microsoft," says Johan Carlstrom, President and CEO
Fingerprint Cards AB. *Windows Blue = Windows 8.1

    About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)

    Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and
technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint
verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors,
algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The
competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality,
extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these
advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology
can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where
extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology
can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.

    For more information contact: Johan Carlstrom, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ),
+46(0)31-60-78-20, investrel@fingerprints.com

Fingerprint Cards AB

PowerbyProxi to preview highly resonant technology with Qi compatibility at Computex 2013

- Wireless power leader demonstrates expertise with full spatial freedom and multi-device charging

PLEASANTON, Calif., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerbyProxi,( http://www.powerbyproxi.com ) in partnership with the Wireless Power Consortium( http://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com ) (WPC), will demonstrate the next evolution of Qi at Computex 2013, June 4-8, 2013, in Taipei, Taiwan. The company will reveal a sneak peek of PowerbyProxi's highly resonant technology showing full spatial freedom, simultaneous charging of multiple devices and interoperability with the existing Qi specification.

PowerbyProxi is a leading developer and proven supplier of wireless power solutions who joined the WPC in mid-May. "Our goal is to share our expertise and intellectual property to help advance the technical capabilities of the Qi standard and ultimately provide the best experience for the consumer," said Fady Mishriki, EVP and Chief Technology Officer of PowerbyProxi. "By revealing this prototype at Computex, we're illustrating how quickly we've begun to contribute to the WPC with plans to extend specifications and ensure backward compatibility with the existing Qi ecosystem."

PowerbyProxi will be offering the sneak preview of their highly resonant technology at the WPC booth, G436, in Exhibition Hall 3 at the Taipei World Trade Center June 4-8, 2013.

About PowerbyProxi

PowerbyProxi is a leader in advanced, safe wireless power solutions for consumer electronics (CE) and industrial markets. We deliver a better consumer experience with full spatial freedom and multi-device charging and solve mission-critical problems in demanding, hostile industrial environments. We license technologies and deliver modules to battery and semiconductor suppliers, OEMs/ODMs and system integrators, with proven highly resonant implementations ranging from less than one watt to multiple kilowatts. PowerbyProxi is a venture-backed company spun out of the University of Auckland -- an internationally recognized leader in wireless power innovation—and holds a comprehensive portfolio of 125 patents worldwide. For more information visit: http://www.powerbyproxi.com.

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PowerbyProxi

Tabula Releases 100G Ethernet Packet Parser Reference Design Kit

Spacetime 3D Architecture Enables a New Approach to L2-L4 Packet Parsing

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/-- Tabula Inc., advancing high-performance programmable logic solutions for network infrastructure systems, today announced the availability of the latest addition to its suite of high-performance packet processing solutions: the 100G Ethernet Packet Parser Reference Design Kit. This latest kit is based on its new ABAX2P1 3PLD and supported by its Stylus revision 2.6.2 compiler.

The new 100 GbE packet parser represents a novel approach to this class of network functions, delivering a unique combination of programmability and low latency currently not achievable on a programmable device. It provides support for multiple L2 accesses and trunk frame formats and is easily scalable to support L3 and L4 parsing. It also benefits from a very small footprint - less than 2K LUTs for a single 100G stream, making it an extremely cost-effective and power-efficient programmable solution that can be extended to support multiple 100G streams on a single chip.

Tabula's Spacetime architecture enables designers to co-optimize performance and density. Combining programmable fabric in which all components can operate at 2 GHz with multi-port high-performance memories, this unique architecture opens the doors to design solutions that could not be explored before. In this 100 GbE packet parser reference design, these capabilities are used to parallelize the processing of multiple fields of an entire 100 GbE packet header, enabling the parsing function to be completed in a record 17 ns latency and making the parser software configurable to handle different L2 formats or extended to L3 and L4 parsing.

More about the 100 GbE packet parser

The 100 GbE packet parser includes the following features:

    --  149M packets/sec at the minimum packet size of 64 bytes
    --  100 GbE stream support at 100% efficiency
    --  Deterministic latency of 17 ns
    --  Guaranteed bandwidth of 122 Gbps
    --  Less than 1.5 Watts per 100 GbE stream
Like the other reference design kits available in its suite of high-performance packet processing solutions, Tabula's 100 GbE packet parser kit is made available in source code form and comes complete with testbench, software toolkit and documentation.

Availability
Stylus revision 2.6.2 and the 100G Ethernet Packet Parser Reference Design Kit are available now and free of charge.

About Tabula
Tabula is the industry's most innovative programmable logic solutions provider, delivering breakthrough capabilities for today's most challenging systems applications. The company's ABAX(2) family of general-purpose 3D programmable logic devices (3PLDs), based on Tabula's patented Spacetime architecture and supported by its Stylus compiler, sets a new benchmark for the capability of programmable devices at volume price points, enabling re-programmability not only in FPGA applications but also in those historically served only by ASICs or ASSPs. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Tabula has over 130 employees and has assembled a leadership team consisting of industry veterans and successful entrepreneurs. Tabula is backed by top-tier investors with a long-term view toward enduring market leadership. For more information, please visit the Tabula website at http://www.tabula.com

© 2013 Tabula, Inc. All rights reserved. Tabula, the Tabula logo, ABAX, the ABAX logo, Spacetime, the Spacetime logo, Stylus, the Stylus logo and other designated brands included herein are trademarks of Tabula, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners

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Tabula Inc.

CONTACT: Sabrina Joseph, Managing Partner, Morphoses, (408)236-7373, abulapr@morphoses.com

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

PXI and LabVIEW Meet Next-Generation Load Pull Measurement Speed Challenges

PXI Speed, Size, and Synchronization Capabilities Improve Measurement Time for Modern Load Pull Test Systems

SEATTLE, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IMS - Today at the International Microwave Symposium,National Instruments (NATI) announced joint development on load pull solutions fromAnteverta Microwave, Focus Microwaves, Maury Microwave and Mesuro. These load pull solution vendors are combining their expertise with NI PXI hardware and LabVIEW system design software to overcome the increasingly difficult source and load pull characterization requirements placed on microwave power amplifiers for aerospace and defense and wireless infrastructure applications.

Load pull characterization is an essential tool to increase the efficiency of power amplifiers. Due to time and cost, vendors have historically performed load pull during design. Today, however, the industry-leading speed and flexibility of a PXI-based system make it possible to verify power amplifier performance during production test.

NI PXI is part of the LabVIEW reconfigurable I/O (RIO) architecture, which includes the latest computing technologies, such as multicore CPUs and FPGAs, and a single, common development language. Anteverta Microwave, Focus Microwaves, Maury Microwave and Mesuro are using this architecture, along with their unique approaches, to help their customers simplify test and decrease time to market.

Quotes From Load Pull Providers:

"The high-speed and modulated impedance capabilities we get from using the NI PXI form factor have helped us create a solution that is ideal for power amplifier characterization during development, pre-production and production testing," Mauro Marchetti, Anteverta Microwave CEO said. "LabVIEW greatly simplifies the user-programmability of our system."

"Modular PXI products such as the NI vector network analyzer simplify the load pull setup by merging all instruments into a convenient low-cost chassis, which improves overall measurement speed and usability," Steve Dudkiewicz, director of marketing and business development at Maury Microwave said. "The system guarantees adaptability as new technologies and modulation schemes emerge because we can add PXI modules ad hoc, and users can modify and script custom load pull sequences using an NI open-source load pull toolkit in LabVIEW."

"Using the latest generation of commercial off-the-shelf NI PXI hardware in our RAPID load pull technique helps our customers test significantly faster compared with traditional test methodologies," Simon Mathias, vice president of sales at Mesuro said. "It was easy to embed customer-specific signal processing into the onboard FPGA, further speeding up the system performance by using the embedded processor. All this in combination with the PXI RF upconversion and downconversion elements allows a smooth operation."

"We are very excited to integrate NI PXI modules into our load pull solutions," Zacharia Ouardirhi, general manager at Focus Microwaves said. "They are compact, fast, cost-effective, adaptable and accurate, and they will enable many features that were previously available only to high-end and expensive setups."

The NI platform, ecosystem and software-designed approach provide tremendous speed, accuracy and flexibility benefits for RF, microwave and wireless applications. Visit NI at IMS booth 430 to see how these providers and thousands of other organizations are redefining RF and microwave instrumentation through open software and modular hardware.

About National Instruments
Since 1976, National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.

LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.

Editor Contact: Beth Williams, beth.williams@ni.com, (512) 683-6394

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Altera Licenses Arteris FlexNoC Interconnect Fabric IP for System-on-Chip Products

Faster interconnect frequencies and lower latency on-chip communication deliver world-class performance

Altera Licenses Arteris FlexNoC Interconnect Fabric IP for System-on-Chip Products

Faster interconnect frequencies and lower latency on-chip communication deliver world-class performanceAUSTIN, Texas, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DESIGN AUTOMATION CONFERENCE --  Arteris, Inc., the inventor and leading supplier of network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP solutions, today announced that Altera has licensed Arteris(®) FlexNoC(TM) interconnect IP for future SoC products.  Altera( )SoCs combine the performance and power savings of hard intellectual property (IP) with the flexibility of programmable logic.

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Altera licensed Arteris' FlexNoC on-chip interconnect IP for two primary reasons. First, the FlexNoC fabric's NoC technology enabled improved on-chip latency compared to what was achievable using other solutions. Second, the use of Arteris FlexNoC increased the Altera design team's productivity, allowing the team to quickly configure and assess multiple SoC architectures and significantly cutting the turnaround time between architecture creation and RTL implementation.

"After a complete evaluation of available interconnect fabric IP products, Arteris FlexNoC was the clear choice," said Ty Garibay, vice president of Silicon Systems Development, Altera. "FlexNoC is the only SoC fabric that allows us to meet tight timing margins and achieve design frequency requirements. We are pleased with the increased productivity our design team has experienced using FlexNoC. We look forward to using Arteris FlexNoC for our most complex designs."

"Altera's selection of Arteris FlexNoC for their hard processor systems is a milestone for Arteris' NoC technology," said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. "This proves the benefits of FlexNoC's NoC interconnect technology not only for ASICs, but also for the world's most advanced FPGAs using next-generation process technology."

About Altera

Altera® programmable solutions enable designers of electronic systems to rapidly and cost effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Altera offers FPGAs, SoCs, CPLDs, ASICs and complementary technologies, such as power management, to provide high-value solutions to customers worldwide. Follow Altera via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and RSS, and subscribe to product update emails and newsletters.

About Arteris

Arteris, Inc. provides Network-on-Chip interconnect IP and tools to accelerate System-on-Chip semiconductor (SoC) assembly for a wide range of applications. Results obtained by using the Arteris product line include lower power, higher performance, more efficient design reuse and faster development of ICs, SoCs and FPGAs.

Founded by networking experts and offering the first commercially available Network-on-Chip IP products, Arteris operates globally with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California and an engineering center in Paris, France. Arteris is a private company backed by a group of international investors including ARM Holdings, Crescendo Ventures, DoCoMo Capital, Qualcomm Incorporated, Synopsys, TVM Capital, and Ventech. More information can be found at http://www.arteris.com.

Arteris, FlexNoC and the Arteris logo are trademarks of Arteris. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:
Kurt Shuler
Arteris, Inc.
+1 408-470-7300
kurt.shuler@arteris.com

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