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LG Collaborates With Pretty Lights On 'Around The Block' Music Video

LG UltraWide Monitors in Center of Creative Process For Musician's Latest Work

LG Collaborates With Pretty Lights On 'Around The Block' Music Video

LG UltraWide Monitors in Center of Creative Process For Musician's Latest WorkENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics collaborated with Pretty Lights, the pioneering hip-hop artist Derek Vincent Smith, to create a unique music video for his latest track, "Around the Block."

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The video(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUBzjL2XN9Q) stars LG's "UltraWide" IPS monitors, which complement Smith's musical vision and music-mixing process with expansive, cinematic screens and multitasking features.

"DJ Pretty Lights' new music video demonstrates the exceptional multitasking functionality of our uniquely proportioned 21:9 monitors," said James Fishler, senior vice president, marketing, LG Electronics USA. "Well suited to the needs of recording artists, sound engineers and producers, the UltraWide has enough screen real estate to display mixing software, editing tools, multimedia files and a browser at the same time."

This is not a traditional product placement. Fishler explained how the music video brings Smith's artistic vision for "Around the Block" to life through the use of LG's UltraWide monitors. The concept of the video is the symbiosis between man and machine, or more specifically, between Smith and his LG monitors. With expansive screens and enhanced multitasking features, these monitors are an ideal match for Smith's unique, experimental approach to creating music and video.

Multitasking for Creative Musical Endeavors
The LG UltraWide monitor is an excellent tool for the digital environment, helping artists to perfect their beats and realize their creative vision. The monitor's 29-inch, 21:9 aspect ratio screen enables users to view and work on several open programs at the same time, making it easy to mix, edit and create. Conveniently, the 4-Screen Split feature divides the display into four segments, which can be arranged into a variety of useful configurations with just a few mouse clicks.

The monitor's Dual Link-Up function caters to the multi-device requirements of today's digitally savvy artists. The feature enables users to simultaneously connect two separate devices -- such as a sound mixer and a recording device -- to the monitor. A clever efficiency booster, the Dual Link-Up helps to facilitate the flow of creative production.

Around the Block will be released on the album A Color Map of the Sun. Pretty Lights' fans can pre-order it now on CD, vinyl, or in digital format from the official website, http://www.prettylightsmusic.com.

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

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CONTACT: John Taylor of LG Electronics USA, Inc., +1-201-816-2166, john.taylor@lge.com , or Lisette Kwong, +1-212-880-5222, lisette.kwong@lg-one.com

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

The Award-Winning New HTC One Is Enterprise Ready

The New HTC One Blends Groundbreaking Smartphone Innovations With Productivity Features, Mobile Device Management Solutions and Government-Grade Security

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the new HTC One(®) as its first HTCpro((TM)) Certified device in the United States. The award-winning and critically acclaimed new HTC One is designed to exceed the expectations of business customers while offering secure, flexible solutions to IT managers seeking to integrate the HTC One into their workplace. As the first HTCpro Certified device in the U.S., the new HTC One delivers mobile enterprise features including level-one government-grade security, flexible mobile device management (MDM) solutions and an array of HTC Sense(®)-enabled productivity capabilities.

"Customers want the freedom to choose the device they use on the job, and companies want to know that devices brought into the workplace are enterprise ready," said David Jaeger, executive director, HTCpro, HTC Corporation. "As the first HTCpro Certified device available in the U.S., the critically acclaimed HTC One delivers style and substance with industry-leading innovations and enterprise-ready solutions that meet today's demanding needs for everything work and life throws at you."

Premium Design Meets Security

The new HTC One pairs stunning design with one of the highest security standards available in the market today. Wrapped in a distinct, zero-gap, aluminum unibody, the new HTC One incorporates Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 certification and advanced 256-bit encryption. Data is further protected through secure network connectivity via virtual private network (VPN) functionality, and in the future HTCpro Certified devices will offer multiheaded Internet Protocol Security VPN support from Mocana.

Enhanced security on the HTC One also makes it possible to implement secure password policies and lock-out device functions. Password policies can be enforced through password length and complexity controls, and in the case of device loss, data can be wiped remotely.

Leading Mobile Device Management Solutions

MDM application programming interfaces on the new HTC One deliver robust options for securing, configuring, managing and auditing data on your mobile device. HTCpro partnered with premiere, enterprise-preferred MDM vendors in the industry -- including AirWatch, MobileIron and numerous others -- to offer business customers and IT managers access to the top-tier mobile security and management controls. Through these partnerships, the new HTC One delivers access to leading mobility options and the flexibility to accommodate carrier partner MDM solutions to meet employee and company needs.

Refined Mobile Productivity

Featuring new HTC Sense innovations, including HTC BlinkFeed((TM)), HTC Zoe((TM)), HTC BoomSound((TM)) and HTC Sense TV((TM)), the HTC One has redefined the mobile experience and set a new standard for smartphones. Additional HTC Sense-enabled features on the HTC One support personal productivity and enterprise-level business needs. Built-in task management applications allow users to sync while working on the go, create tasks from email, and view and edit documents in popular formats. Enhanced email and calendar functions enable threaded email messages, filtered email searches, HTML rendering, multiple email and calendar support, and cross-time-zone scheduling. Business customers will appreciate capabilities enabled through Wi-Fi connectivity including Wi-Fi sharing, the ability to share a data connection with other Wi-Fi-enabled devices and the ability to print directly to Wi-Fi printers from email, calendar, photos, contacts and even the Web browser.

Availability

The new HTC One, the first HTCpro Certified device in the U.S., is available through AT&T and Sprint online and in retail stores in silver or black with 32 GB of memory for $199.99 with a two-year commitment, and it's available through T-Mobile online and in retail stores in silver with 32 GB of memory for $99.99 down with 24 equal monthly payments of $20 for well-qualified T-Mobile customers. The HTC One is also available through AT&T in silver or black with 64 GB of memory for $299.99 with a two-year commitment.

About HTCpro

HTCpro was created to help businesses simplify the acceptance and integration of HTC devices in their environments. The HTCpro program is focused on delivering a reliable offering for businesses across the entire portfolio of HTC devices through enablement of key features and cooperation with industry-leading solution providers. For more information about the business side of HTC devices and the wide breadth of business possibilities realized through the HTCpro program, visit http://www.htcpro.com.

About HTC
Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by the HTC Sense(®) user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit http://www.htc.com.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Vivante GPU Core Maximizes Graphics Efficiency of Samsung GALAXY Tab 3

Doubles the graphics performance of the GALAXY Tab 2 in less silicon area

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivante Corporation marked another major milestone in the rapid adoption of its industry leading GPU technology.   The GC1000 graphics core, integrated into the Marvell PXA986 SoC, is powering the highly-anticipated Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0.  As demonstrated in widely reported Android(TM) tests by GLBenchmark and others, the new tablet nearly doubles the performance of its GALAXY Tab 2 predecessor, raising the bar for mass market devices.

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"Vivante has a clear focus - mobile graphics that push the limits of performance, while reducing silicon cost and extending battery life," said Wei-Jin Dai, Vivante President and CEO.  "The Vivante GC1000 core allows the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 7.0 to be faster than ever on a smaller GPU silicon footprint, minimizing silicon cost and maximizing visual quality."

This is the latest of several generations of devices from Samsung to feature Vivante 3D GPU cores including Android smartphone models GALAXY GT-S7508, GT-S6108, GT-S6358, GT-i8250 and GT-i8268.

About Vivante GPU Products

Optimized for Google Android apps, Vivante's product portfolio includes performance-leading technologies in 2D/3D GPU, CPC Composition Processors, GPGPU, and vector graphics. Vivante cores leverage a unified driver architecture that is compatible with industry-standard application programming interfaces like OpenGL® ES 3.0, desktop OpenGL®, OpenCL®, OpenVG®, Microsoft® DirectX® 11, WebGL, Google Renderscript / FilterScript, Compute, and other standard APIs.  With Vivante technology, mobile devices deliver stunning, high resolution user interface graphics as well as to photos, games, business applications and more.

Robust features built into the GPU cores include:

    --  World's Smallest Licensable GPU Core for OpenGL ES 3.0
    --  Single/Dual/Quad/Eight GPU Configurations
    --  Single Software Stack
    --  Battery Optimization
    --  Memory Efficiency
    --  Support for Heterogeneous Platform Architecture
To learn more about Vivante's technologies visit http://www.vivantecorp.com or contact sales@vivantecorp.com.

About Vivante Corporation

Smaller - Faster - Cooler: Vivante Corporation, a leader in multi-core GPU, OpenCL(TM), CPC Composition Engine and Vector Graphics IP solutions, provides the highest performance and lowest power characteristics across a range of Khronos(TM) Group API conformant standards based on the ScalarMorphic(TM) architecture. Vivante GPUs are integrated into customer silicon solutions in mass market products including smartphones, tablets, HDTVs, consumer electronics and embedded devices, running thousands of graphics applications across multiple operating systems and software platforms. Vivante is a privately held company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional R&D centers in Shanghai and Chengdu.

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

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CONTACT: Kim Stowe, Stowe Consulting, kim@stoweconsulting.com, +1-408-839-8750; or Benson Tao, Vivante Corporation, pr@vivantecorp.com, +1-408-506-5811

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

ProComSol Distributing PowerXpress, HART Power Supply

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ProComSol, Ltd (http://www.procomsol.com) today announced they are now distributors for the PowerXpress, HART Power Solution.  The PowerXpress provides power to 2 wire HART devices from the USB port on your PC.  The built-in Loop Resistor and taps for both a DMM and a HART modem make this a great productivity enhancing tool.  Desktop wire clutter is greatly reduced and connecting to your device for troubleshooting, configuration, or calibration is greatly simplified.  According to Jeffrey Dobos, President of ProComSol, Ltd, "The PowerXpress is a perfect accessory for users of our HART Communication products.  The PowerXpress makes HART tasks faster and easier, thus saving time and money."

The PowerXpress is fully configured and ready to work right out of the box.  No software to install or hardware to configure. Simply connect the PowerXpress power leads to your HART device and insert the PowerXpress USB cable into the USB port on your PC, Table, or Laptop.  The HART device is now powered.  If you need to read loop current, simply plug your DMM into the DMM tap on the PowerXpress.  No wires to move and no need to open the loop.  Need HART Communications? Then simply plug in your HART modem to the HART tap and start your DevCom2000 software.  No need to break the loop to insert a 250 ohm loop resistor.  It is already done for you.

ProComSol, Ltd was founded in 2005 and has become the leading provider of technically advanced, cost-effective communication solutions to the HART marketplace.  The president, Jeffrey Dobos, has more than a decade of experience developing products with HART technology.  The company designs and manufactures both USB and Bluetooth HART modems, and DevCom2000 communication software that can be used to convert a PC or PDA/Smartphone into a HART Communicator.

ProComSol, Ltd Contact:
Jim Boyer, Technical Sales
Email:   jboyer@procomsol.com
13001 Athens Ave. - Suite 220 - Lakewood, OH  44107
Phone: 216.221.1550 - Fax: 216.221.1554
http://www.procomsol.com

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ProComSol, Ltd

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Toshiba Introduces Low RDS(ON) P-ch MOSFETs for Mobile Devices

New MOSFETs Support High Currents, Make Ideal Charging Switch for Smartphones

IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, has announced the addition of three new high current P-ch MOSFETs: the SSM6J505NU, SSM6J501NU and SSM6J503NU. Supporting high currents for high power dissipation packages, the new MOSFETs make ideal charging switches for smartphones and other mobile devices with high current charging circuits.

As the battery capacity of smartphones and other mobile devices increases, the charging current increases as well. Toshiba used the latest UMOS VI process to design the SSM6J505NU, SSM6J501NU and SSM6J503NU in a small 2.0mm × 2.0mm × 0.75mm (UDFN6B) package that achieves low ON-resistance and allows large currents.

                                                                                                                                                                                             
                Part number                      Feature              VDSS            VGSS             ID(A)                RDS(ON) max. (mO)          CISS (pF)
                                                                                                                                                                                             
                                                                       (V)            (V)                                                                                  Package
    ---                                                                ---            ---                                                                                  -------
                                                                                                                   
                VGS = -1.2V                    VGS = -1.5V        VGS = -1.8V     VGS = -2.5V       VGS = -4.5V
                -----------                    -----------        -----------     -----------       -----------
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    SSM6J505NU                                 Low RDS(ON)                -12               +/-6    -12      61       30      21       16      12       2700            UDFN6B
    ----------                                 ----------                 ---               ----    ---     ---      ---     ---      ---     ---       ----            ------
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    SSM6J501NU                              Low RDS(ON), high
                                                 voltage                  -20               +/-8    -10       -       43    26.5       19    15.3       2600            UDFN6B
    ----------                                -----------------           ---               ----    ---     ---      ---    ----      ---    ----       ----            ------
                                                                                                                                                                                         
    SSM6J503NU                                high voltage                -20               +/-8     -6       -     89.6    57.9     41.7    32.4        840            UDFN6B
    ----------                                ------------                ---               ----    ---     ---     ----    ----     ----    ----        ---            ------

"As additional functions are added to mobile devices and more demands are made on their batteries, boosting charge density and improving the user experience by reducing charging time become top priorities," noted Talayeh Saderi, senior business development engineer for TAEC. "Engineers designing smartphones, laptops, DSCs, and other portable devices will find thatour new MOSFETs help them achieve these outcomes - and offer the best performance in their class."

Pricing and Availability

Toshiba's new low RDS(ON) MOSFETs are available now. Budgetary pricing begins at $0.13 for sampling quantities.

*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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MEDIA CONTACT:
Dena Jacobson
Lages & Associates
Tel.: (949) 453-8080
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CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-949-623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec

Dual-core Chip with the World's Lowest Power Consumption - Rockchip RK3168

SHENZHEN, China, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At 3 pm on May 21, Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd. held the promotion of "A9 Dual-core Chip RK3168 of the World's Lowest Power Consumption" in Midsummer Hall on the third floor of Shenzhen Pavilion Hotel. The promotion attracted a large number of solution providers, brand manufacturers and trade media, showing that RK3168 had entered the stage of mass production.

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Compared with dual-core chips on market, RK3168 has three major advantages:

Power consumption: Dual-core chip with the world's lowest power consumption, one time lower than dual-A7 program;

Design: Quad-dual compatible, one board for double purposes;

Performance: The performance of RK3168 with dual-A9 core is two times higher than dual-A7 program with half the power consumption, because it uses 28nm. RK3168 supports the latest Android 4.2.2 system and Miracast screen mirror, and achieves multimedia sharing between mobile phones, tablet PCs and TVs.

RK3168 chips have world-class ultra-low power consumption, only half that of the Cortex-A7 dual-core chip, and is lower than almost all the dual-core tablet PCs on the market. A 7-inch tablet PC with 3000mAh battery can play HD video for eight hours continuously. RK3168 uses ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core architecture, the highest frequency is 1.2GHz, and the chip has high overall performance, which is higher than the industry's current dual-core chip solution.

Quad-dual compatible, with one board for double purposes, is the most significant feature of Rockchip RK3168. At present, only RK3168 can achieve quick switching between dual-core and quad-core of the same PCB board. Dual-core RK3168 can be replaced with a high-end 28nm RK3188 quad-core chip pin to pin, so that solution providers and brand developers can save costs and time in product development, have a more comprehensive product layout and quickly respond to the changes in the dual-core / quad-core market.

The RK3168 program has passed the Google Global GMS and CTS certification, and can easily help customers access the mainstream market in Europe and America.

Summary:

Nowadays, quad-core has become the hottest topic in the tablet PC market, but single-core still occupies a large part of the market. Dual-core is expected to replace single core this year. RK3168 features high-end performance, low power consumption and is cost effective, getting the industry's attention and generating a new round of competition in the dual-core market.

Chanel Xing
+86-591-83991906
xyy@rock-chips.com

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Big Fish First to Deliver a Casual Cloud Gaming Service Across All Four Screens

The Big Fish Instant Games app now available on Smartphones and TVs

SEATTLE, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Fish, the world's largest producer of casual games, announced today that its cloud gaming app -- "Big Fish Instant Games" -- is now available on all four screens - PC, tablet, smartphone and TV, delivering games via interactive streaming video.  The "Big Fish Instant Games" app is now available on smartphones on Google Play in addition to its prior availability on tablets. The company also released a channel for the Roku 3, the fastest and most powerful Roku streaming player to date, enabling customers to play "Big Fish Instant Games" on TVs. Customers on all four supported platforms can instantly play the entire "Big Fish Instant Games" catalog of more than 200 games, and it is growing daily.  In less than one year, the company has fulfilled its promise to bring cross-platform cloud gaming to the mainstream, giving users maximum flexibility in where and how they want to play.  The "Big Fish Instant Games" app will be added to even more platforms throughout 2013.

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Since Big Fish's cloud gaming launch, users have logged more than 200 years of gameplay from over five million game sessions.  The "Big Fish Instant Games" app offers the largest collection of games available on a cloud gaming service with more than 200 unique titles, and adds A New Game Every Day!® from its portfolio of more than 3,000 casual games published for PC. Game progress is saved in the cloud, allowing customers to play on one device, then pick up another device to continue game progress.

"Adding Android smartphones and Roku to our supported devices has substantially increased the audience of users that can instantly play and enjoy games from Big Fish," said Jina Heverley, Vice President and General Manager of PC, Mac and Cloud for Big Fish. "Now you can start a Big Fish game on your TV at home, and pick it up later on the go on your smartphone without having to wait for the game to download."

Subscription access to Big Fish's instant streaming game premium catalog of more than 200 games is available for a $7.99 monthly fee. Big Fish also offers free access to a rotating catalog of games.

The interactive streaming games service is available at the following links:

    --  PC: http://www.bigfishgames.com/unlimited/

    --  Google Play (Android tablets and smartphones):
        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigfishgames.streaming
        .client.android&hl=en

    --  Roku:
        http://www.roku.com/channels/#!details/24851/big-fish-instant-games
About Big Fish

Founded in 2002, Big Fish Games Inc. ("Big Fish") is the world's largest producer of casual games; dedicated to bringing engaging entertainment to everyone, anywhere, on any device. Through its proprietary, data-driven platform, millions of consumers seeking engaging entertainment easily discover and play PC and mobile games created by Big Fish's network of more than 140 exclusive development partners and its in-house Big Fish Games.  The company has distributed more than 2 billion games from a growing catalog of 3,000+ unique PC games and 300+ unique mobile games, and offers cross-platform streaming games via the proprietary universal cloud gaming service, Big Fish Instant Games.  Big Fish's games are played in more than 150 countries on a wide variety of devices across 13 languages.  The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with regional offices in Oakland, CA; Cork, Ireland; Vancouver, Canada; and Luxembourg.  For more information visit http://www.bigfishgames.com.

More information about Big Fish can be found at http://www.bigfishgames.com/blog/press-room/.

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CONTACT: Susan Lusty, 206-269-3672, susan.lusty@bigfishgames.com

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

MonkeyLectric Kicks Off Funding Production of Revolutionary New Bike Light via Kickstarter

Monkey Light Pro gives bike riders a novel way to express their unique individuality in a dazzling manner

BERKELEY, Calif., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MonkeyLectric announced today the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund manufacturing efforts of its new product, the Monkey Light Pro, a unique bicycle light that utilizes cutting edge technology to allow users to display images and animation on their spinning bicycle wheel. The Pro series is for people who want to get their message out, express their individuality and be seen. The company is using the crowdsource fundraising efforts of Kickstarter to finance the manufacturing, which can be found at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minimonkey/monkey-light-pro-bicycle-wheel-display-system.

The Monkey Light Pro, a more technologically advanced version of the popular Monkey Light Mini and the original Monkey Light models, features 256 LED lights and 4,096 colors that can be customized into designs uploaded via Bluetooth. Monkey Light Pro also allows users to upload up to 1,000 photos or 90 seconds of video. The Pro series is mounted to the bicycle wheel where it is easily viewed from both sides and multiple angles; the Pro is shock resistant and weatherproof. 

Driven by MonkeyLectric's eclectic backgrounds, the lighting art featured in their namesake product are designed by various graphic and psychedelic artists, including the well known David Ope, and provides riders the ultimate way to express their creativity. When the bike is in motion, it uses the "persistence of vision" effect to display the images that come pre-loaded or created by the users through its open source API.

Previous prototypes and models of the Monkey Light Pro are currently on display at major shows, in museums, as well as in Japan in collaboration with the Fukushima Wheel Project. This particular project utilizes a modified Monkey Light Pro attached to environmental sensors, where light patterns adjust to the levels of environmental pollutants in the area. The Kickstarter campaign hopes to make the product more accessible to developers, artists and the general public.

"Our first Kickstarter campaign allowed us to establish our own manufacturing line here in the USA," said Dan Goldwater, MonkeyLectric's CEO. "The success of that campaign helped us create 3 new jobs, make fixed capital investments in machinery, and relocate to a larger facility. With this campaign we hope to continue to invest in our manufacturing capabilities and make the world's most advanced bicycle display system available to the market."

During the campaign, Monkey Light Pro will be available to the first twenty pledges for $495, forty at $595 and 100 at $695. The price point after the campaign will be $895.

The Kickstarter page for the new Monkey Light Pro can be found at: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minimonkey/monkey-light-pro-bicycle-wheel-display-system

About MonkeyLectric, LLC

MonkeyLectric was founded by Brown graduate and MIT scientist Dan Goldwater in 2008 and is the leader in fun and visible bike lighting. Based in Berkeley, California, the small company aims to make cycling fun and visible. They created the Monkey Light to be make to make riding at night just as fun as during the day. Over the top creativity and tongue in cheek marketing campaigns have put MonkeyLectric on the map, and all products are proudly made in the USA. Learn more at http://www.monkeylectric.com.

Media Contact: Edward M. Yang, Email, 1-866-317-4687 ext. 702, http://www.firecrackerpr.com

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SOURCE  MonkeyLectric

MonkeyLectric

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

Finland is a Partner Country for The Open Innovations Forum in Moscow

MOSCOW, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Finland confirmed its participation as the Partner country of the Open Innovations
Forum on October, 31 - November, 2 in Moscow.

    The arrangements for the delegation from Finland to participate in the event are
supervised by Tekes - the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation. The
country will invite several international experts in the field of innovations to speak at
the Forum.

    It is expected that the annual international Forum will be visited by the Prime
Minister of Finland Jyrki Katainen, Minister of the Economy Jan Vapaavuori and Minister of
Education Jukka Gustavsson, and also a number of other prominent figures: Director General
of the Innovation Department of the Ministry Employment and the Economy Petri Peltonen and
the Director General of Tekes - the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation
Pekka Soini.

    "We are very glad that this year the interest of the world community in the Forum has
grown and is supported at such a high level," says Olga Moiseeva, CEO of the Fund "Forum
for Innovations". "We hope other countries interested in expanding their cooperation with
Russia in the sphere of innovations will also take part in the event."

    The Open Innovations Expo to be held simultaneously with the Forum will present a
joint exhibition of products and developments of innovative companies from Finland.

    Thus, Finland became the first country to open the way to program "Partnership for
Innovation".

    ____________________________________________________________________________

    Fund "Forum for Innovations" is the operator of the Open Innovations Forum and Open
Innovations Expo, a global discussion platform devoted to the latest technologies and
prospects for international cooperation in the field of innovations. The event for the
first time was held in Moscow in October - November, 2012. The Forum is held under the
auspices of the Government of the Russian Federation with the assistance of the Government
of Moscow, and such Russian development institutes as: "RUSNANO" JSC, State Corporation
"Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)", JSC "RVC",
Foundation for Development of the Centre of Research and Commercialization of New
Technologies, Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises in the scientific
and technical field, the autonomous non-commercial organization "Agency for Strategic
Initiatives on promotion of new projects" and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the
Russian Federation.

    For more details please visit http://www.forinnovations.org.

Fund "Forum for Innovations"

CONTACT: Polina Yudina, e-mail: p.yudina@forinnovations.org, cell: +7-(916)-807-70-60 ; Valeriya Grosheva, e-mail: grosheva@insiders.ru, cell: +7-(926)-223-99-55

Hillcrest Labs and TCL Sign New Multi-Year Agreement to Bring Unique Freespace Motion Technology to Smart TVs

- Hillcrest Also Announces Freespace® Availability for Android(TM) 4.2 and Google TV -

HONG KONG and ROCKVILLE, Md., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillcrest Labs today announced that TCL Multimedia has signed a new multi-year agreement to extend the use of Hillcrest's patented Freespace(®) in-air pointing and motion control software in TCL's Internet-connected Smart TVs. Freespace enables small in-air movements of remote controls to move a cursor around the TV screen. This allows users to navigate their TV user interface with point-and-click controls, just like they do on computers, smartphones and tablets.

In May of 2012, Hillcrest announced a partnership with TCL and introduced the V7500 Smart TV. Looking ahead, Freespace will also be incorporated into TCL's V8500, V7600, H6600 and E5590 Smart TV models, all based on the Android 4.2 platform. TCL is one of China's largest TV and consumer electronics brands. Hillcrest Labs is a company based in the USA which has been a leader and innovator in the Smart TV industry for over 10 years.

Hillcrest also announced that the Freespace MotionEngine(TM) Smart TV software is now available for Android(TM) 4.2 (JellyBean) and Google TV. Seven of the top ten global LCD TV OEMs in the Smart TV and connected set-top box markets are using Android or Google TV platforms. As these platforms continue to gain popularity, Hillcrest's Freespace MotionEngine Smart TV software becomes essential to navigate the wide range of content, games and apps.

"TCL is a market leader in Android Smart TVs, and we are very proud that they have selected Freespace to be a central part of their products," said Chad Lucien, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hillcrest Labs. "Today's announcement further validates that Freespace is an essential technology for today's Smart TV products."

"Freespace motion is vital to the best Smart TV user experiences as it enables the full range of TV, Web, games, and apps that our Android platform offers," said Shaoyong Zhang, Director of Product Planning Department at TCL. "Hillcrest is the global leader in motion software for Smart TV products, and our partnership will enable us to deliver the most innovative products to the rapidly growing Smart TV market around the world."

Chad Lucien of Hillcrest will be attending and speaking at the 2013 DisplaySearch China Smart TV and Smart Display Conference in Shenzhen on May 23, 2013. While there he is available for media interviews and for personal demonstrations of Hillcrest's Freespace technology.

About Hillcrest Labs:
Hillcrest Labs is the leading global supplier of software and hardware for motion-enabled products. Our Freespace® technology transforms human movement into high quality, application-ready motion information. With a decade of development and many unique patented features, products come to life with Freespace motion. Companies who have licensed or use Hillcrest's motion technology include: Atmel, Eastman Kodak, Intel, LG Electronics, Logitech, Roku, SMK Electronics, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., TCL Multimedia, Universal Electronics, and others.

Hillcrest has received numerous awards and recognitions including:

    --  CES Innovations Honoree Award (2012, 2011, 2010, 2006)
    --  IMS Research's TV Innovation Awards
    --  EE Times' ACE Award
    --  PC World's 100 Best Products and Greatest Tech Designs
    --  Popular Mechanics' Editors Choice
    --  ECN's Reader's Choice Tech
Hillcrest has a worldwide intellectual property portfolio that includes over 100 granted and 200 filed patents. Additional information about Hillcrest Labs can be found at: http://www.HillcrestLabs.com.

Hillcrest Labs, Freespace, and MotionEngine are trademarks of Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc. All other company names and trademarks remain property of their respective owners

About Chad Lucien:
Chad Lucien is senior vice president of sales and marketing at Hillcrest. In this role he is responsible for Hillcrest Labs' worldwide sales, marketing and business development activities. Since joining Hillcrest in 2004, Chad has been a member of the Company's executive management team where he has held positions encompassing corporate strategy, business development, and general management of the Freespace(®) motion computing product line. During his tenure, he has licensed Freespace solutions to global consumer electronics companies, developed a wide variety of strategic partnerships, and led numerous product launches in the Freespace product line. Prior to Hillcrest, Chad has over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, venture consulting, and investment banking.

SOURCE  Hillcrest Labs

Hillcrest Labs

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

James & Wells to Increase IP Management Efficiency Further by Deploying CPA Global's First To File Patents Module

ST HELIER, Jersey, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

           Top New Zealand IP law firm expands use of online technology to enhance

                    service delivery for patent and trademark clients

    CPA Global's First To File(R) [http://www.firsttofile.com ] (FTF), a leading provider
of hosted intellectual property (IP) management technology, announced today that top New
Zealand law firm James & Wells [http://www.jaws.co.nz ] Intellectual Property is expanding
its use of FTF's Electronic File Room(TM) [http://www.firsttofile.com/?page_id ] (EFR)
electronic IP information management system by deploying the Patents module. James & Wells
has already been using the EFR Trademarks (EFR-TM) module for several months and has been
delighted with the results, which led them to add the Patents module.

    EFR helps increase operating efficiencies by organising all IP documents and
correspondence into electronic files and providing a platform for automation, electronic
workflow and document sharing. This is particularly important for James & Wells as they
move to a new operating model, with staff members supporting multiple lawyers, so
efficiency is all the more critical. EFR-TM has already proved a success at the firm,
providing benefits in terms of significant time savings and 'anytime anywhere' mobile
access to IP data for attorneys and their clients. The firm now wants to bring these
benefits to its Patents group, which represents 60% of the firm's practice.

    Ian Finch, Managing Partner at James & Wells, said: "We have been very impressed with
the implementation of Electronic File Room's Trademarks module. Recently, a colleague and
I have been travelling in the US, and we have been able to work exactly as though we were
in our offices in New Zealand. The convenience and efficiency of First To File's
technology is exceptional, and we look forward to extending these benefits to our Patents
group."

    For the Patents rollout, Finch says the firm will start implementation with a small
pilot group of users who are already familiar with the Trademarks system. Then the rest of
the Patents group will eventually be brought online. He anticipates that full
implementation will take about three-four months to complete.

    Kurt Wedel, Vice President, Operations at CPA Global's First To File, remarked, "We
are thrilled that James & Wells is expanding its use of Electronic File Room to include
Patents too. Our technology and paperless process provide greater efficiency,
accessibility and sustainability to our IP law firm and corporate IP clients. We are
pleased that James & Wells has had a positive experience with First To File's system and
we look forward to assisting them with the implementation of an extended service."

                                             ****

    About CPA Global's First To File

    Founded in 2006, First To File (FTF) is a software company based in San Mateo,
California and Boise, Idaho specialising in intellectual property (IP) information
management technology. In February 2013, the company was acquired by CPA Global
(http://www.cpaglobal.com [
C:\Users\sclark\AppData\Local\Temp\notes256C9A\www.cpaglobal.com ]), the world's leading
IP management and software specialist.

    First To File's products automate the storage, management and analysis of legal
documents worldwide, enabling law firms and corporate legal professionals to reduce risk
and work more effectively. FTF's Electronic File Room (EFR) for Patents and Trademarks is
a web-based document management and automation solution for corporate IP/legal teams and
law firms of all sizes. Used by Fortune 500 companies as well as top IP law firms, EFR for
Patents and Trademarks reduces reliance on paper and transforms the prosecution process by
increasing overall visibility, efficiency and quality while significantly reducing costs.
For more information, visit http://www.firsttofile.com

    About CPA Global

    CPA Global is the world's leading intellectual property (IP) management and IP
software specialist, and an international provider of outsourced legal services. With
offices across Europe, the United States and Asia Pacific, CPA Global supports many of the
world's best known corporations and law firms with a range of IP and broader legal
services, helping them to manage risk, cost and capacity, and realise greater value for
their businesses and IP assets.

    CPA Global helps corporates and law firms in managing valuable IP Rights, such as
patents, designs and trademarks, ensuring that IP portfolios are protected, maintained and
regularly reviewed in order to maximise value. Working closely with its clients, CPA
Global ensures they have the best information on which to base IP decisions, and the best
support in terms of helping implement those decisions.

    Services include patent and trademark renewals; patent research and analytics;
trademark watching; domains management; as well as other IP support services such as
docketing. In IP software, CPA Global offers four market-leading IP management software
solutions (FoundationIP, Inprotech, Ipendo, and Memotech) tailored towards different types
of clients and their specific needs; First To File, the market-leading electronic data
management system; as well as Discover, one of the world's most advanced patent search
platforms.

    Founded in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1969, CPA Global today employs more than 1,500
people, serving clients' needs in 200 jurisdictions through its own offices and an
extensive agent network. CPA Global's diverse client list ranges from major global
corporations, headquartered in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, to small and
medium-sized enterprises and innovation start-ups; and from top international law firms to
national and regional law and IP firms. For further information, please visit:
http://www.cpaglobal.com.

    Media Contacts:

    United Kingdom

    Steve Clark +44-(0)20-7549-5504, sclark@cpaglobal.com

    Victoria Knowles +44-(0)20-7549-4585, vknowles@cpaglobal.com

CPA Global

NEXCOM Introduces Appliance Based on Freescale(R) QorIQ(R) T4240 SoC and Aims for Gbps UTM Throughput

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM 1U network security appliance NSA 5640 is designed for advanced Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions with multi-Gigabit throughput. Featuring the Freescale multicore QorIQ T4240 SoC and high-speed networking and interconnect interfaces, the NSA 5640 addresses the escalating cyber threats fueled by rising network communication, bandwidth-hungry activities and number and complexity of Internet-based attacks.

The NSA 5640 is a dedicated network security appliance based on Freescale's QorIQ T4240 24 virtual-core communications processor integrated with Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) packet handling infrastructure. Combining up to 6GB of DDR3 memory, NSA 5640 bolsters network security and network responsiveness in the face of high volume network traffic.

"The escalating threats to network security have driven network security appliances to exploit highly-integrated multicore architectures. NEXCOM NSA 5640, based on the T4240, is a high-end appliance which can act on unauthorized traffic, malicious activities, spam and malware at Gigabit throughput rate," explained Hadwin Liu director of product management, NEXCOM Network and Communication Solutions Business Unit.

"Freescale's flagship QorIQ T4240 communications processor is an SoC platform delivering exceptional performance per watt," said Toby Foster, Freescale Senior Product Marketing Manager for T4240. T4240's twelve dual-threaded Power Architecture® e6500 cores running to 1.8GHz and over 50Gb/s of Ethernet connectivity with advanced packet handling acceleration make it a perfect fit for high-performance integrated data and control plane applications. NEXCOM supplements the NSA 5640 with full SoC services, including board support package (BSP), customized operating systems and technical support for application software integration, building an optimized appliance based on different project needs.

Main Features

    --  Freescale QorIQ T4240 communications processor, 1.8GHz
    --  Up to 6GB DDR3 memory
    --  1x mini PCIe expansion
    --  8 GbE LAN ports, optional 4-port SFP+/10GBase-T module
    --  Onboard 2GB NAND flash, 128MB NOR flash
    --  Removable SD card at front
For more information, please contact NEXCOM's distributor EIM E.S.C, Eitan Koren at eytan@EIMSYS.CO.IL / 0545-611232 or visit http://www.nexcom.com.

About NEXCOM: Founded in 1992, NEXCOM has five business units which focus on vertical markets across industrial computer, in-vehicle computer, multimedia, network and communication, and intelligent digital security industries. NEXCOM serves its customers worldwide through its subsidiaries in seven major industrial countries. NEXCOM gains stronghold in vertical markets with its industry-leading products including the rugged fanless computer NISE series, the in-vehicle computer VTC series, the network and security appliance NSA series and the digital signage player NDiS series.

Contact: Liyin Lin

Marketing Manager
liyinlin@nexcom.com.tw

+886-2-8226-7786 ext 2110

NEXCOM

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

Survey Copter Flies to Stratasys for 3D Printing of UAV Systems

MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Dual 3D print line-up increases responsiveness and reduces costs for aerospace firm's
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

    Stratasys and Survey Copter to exhibit at forthcoming Paris Air Show (17th - 23rd
June, Paris, France)

    Stratasys Ltd [http://www.stratasys.com ]. (NASDAQ:SSYS), a leading manufacturer of 3D
printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, has announced that
remote control systems manufacturer, Survey Copter, is successfully using its 3D printing
technology to produce prototype and short-run component parts for mini-unmanned aerial
vehicle (UAV) systems, also known as drones.

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    France-based Survey Copter, a subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space
Company N.V. (EADS), specializes in the design, production and integration of complete
remote systems for surveillance photography and video service applications for UAVs and
other airborne craft, as well as for sea and overland vehicles.

    Having previously outsourced its prototyping requirements, Survey Copter turned to
Stratasys for an in-house solution that could reduce costs and ensure greater efficiency
and autonomy, granting the company the means to rapidly produce very small quantities
within 24 hours. Via Stratasys' French distributor, CADvision, Survey Copter subsequently
installed two 3D printing solutions - a Stratasys Dimension Elite 3D Printer
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/design-series/performance/dimension-elite ] and
Stratasys Fortus 400mc 3D Production System
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/production-series/fortus-400mc ], which offers nine
production-grade engineering thermoplastics using Stratasys' patented Fused Deposition
Modeling (FDM) [http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/technology/fdm-technology ]
technology.

    "Effectively meeting our 3D printing needs can only be achieved via machines that are
capable of producing quality parts with high reliability," explains Jean Marc Masenelli,
managing director, Survey Copter. "Stratasys' reputation for delivering 3D printers that
meet these criteria head-on made them the logical company to partner with."

    Spearheading Survey Copter's prototyping and short-run manufacturing activities, the
Stratasys Fortus 400mc and Dimension Elite 3D Printers are deployed in the production of
component parts for the company's mini-UAV systems, including both helicopter and
fixed-wing variants weighing up to 30kg and 10kg respectively. Ranging from a few
millimetres up to parts measuring 40cm x 10cm, these components comprise mechanical
structures for optical turrets, structural elements of aircraft, battery compartment
housing, supporting structure, as well as scale models.

    High Performance Materials Engineered for Aerospace

    For Masenelli, the ability to utilise different materials according to specific
application needs offers key advantages for producing durable 3D printed parts. Such
materials include FDM thermoplastics polycarbonate, ABS and high performance ULTEM 9085
which boasts superior strength and lightweight properties, as well as other desirable
characteristics including FST (flame, smoke and toxicity) rating. This safety standard,
particularly valued within the aerospace and transportation industries, ensures a material
won't promote a fire, release harmful smoke, or emit toxic fumes.

    "That we are able to print production-grade materials such as high-performance FDM
thermoplastics like ULTEM, which is qualified for aerospace applications, is a definite
plus for our operations," he explains.

    "The Stratasys 3D Printer can produce parts with complex shapes - for us a highly
sought after requirement and a principle differentiator that sets Stratasys' proposition
apart from that of other providers," he adds. "This specific capability enables us to
produce parts of wide-ranging dimensions and hollow forms, as well as full honeycomb
structures."

    Featuring two material bays for maximum uninterrupted production, the Stratasys Fortus
400mc 3D Production System produces accurate, durable, repeatable 3D parts with superior
throughput. It is available in two configurations: the basic system which builds parts as
large as 355 x 254 x 254 mm, and an optionally upgraded system which builds parts as large
as 406 x 355 x 406 mm. With four layer thicknesses to choose from, users can fine-tune
their desired balance between FDM's finest possible feature detail and the fastest build.

    The Stratasys Dimension Elite 3D Printer features the finest resolution of any
Stratasys Design Series Performance 3D Printers and produces nine colors of real ABSplus
thermoplastic. When the finest dimension resolution of 0.178 mm is not required, the
Dimension Elite allows users to accelerate printing with a layer thickness of 0.33 mm.

    Stratasys/CADvision will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Paris Air Show (17th - 23rd
June, Paris, France) on stand 3-E54.

    About Survey Copter/Cassidian

    Survey Copter [http://www.surveycopter.fr/english/home.html ] is a specialist in the
design and manufacture of turn key remote systems working in critical and severe
environments/conditions (sea, air, over ground). These systems involve Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAV), robots, tanks, complex turret systems as well as data transmission and
target tracking devices. The company is a subsidiary of Cassidian, which is the defense
and security division of the EADS group and a major provider of global security solutions,
lead system integration and aerial, land, naval and joint systems.

    About Stratasys Ltd.

    Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) is the corporate entity formed in 2012 by the merger of
3D printing companies Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd., based in Minneapolis, Minn. and
Rehovot, Israel. We manufacture 3D printers and materials for prototyping and production.
Our patented FDM(R) and PolyJet(R) processes produce prototypes and manufactured goods
directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include affordable desktop 3D
printers for idea development, a range of systems for prototyping, and large production
systems for direct digital manufacturing. Since June 2012, our range of over 130 3D
printing materials is the widest in the industry and includes in excess of 120 proprietary
inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials.
We also manufacture Solidscape 3D Printers and operate the RedEye On Demand
digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1100 employees, holds more than 500
granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20
awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or
http://blog.stratasys.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements regarding Stratasys' beliefs, intentions and expectations, including
without limitation statements regarding the development and performance of our products,
are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the United States federal securities
laws). The statements involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Actual results may differ
materially due to a number of factors, including the risk and uncertainty that the
businesses of the two companies may not be integrated successfully; the risk that the
merger may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; the risk that synergies
from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that management's focus on and disruptions arising from the merger make it more
difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, or suppliers. Stratasys'
ability to achieve the results presented in any forward-looking statement will depend on
numerous factors, including its ability to penetrate the 3D printing market; its ability
to achieve the growth rates experienced in preceding quarters; its ability to introduce,
produce and market both existing and new consumable materials, and the market acceptance
of these materials; the impact of competitive products and pricing; its timely development
of new products and materials and market acceptance of those products and materials; the
success of Stratasys' recent R&D initiative to expand the DDM capabilities of its core FDM
technology; and the success of Stratasys' RedEye On DemandTM and other paid parts
services. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that
could cause actual results to differ. These and other applicable factors are discussed in
this presentation and in Stratasys' Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2012, as well as other filings that Stratasys, Inc. has made with the SEC and that
Stratasys Ltd. has made and will make with the SEC in the future. Any forward-looking
statements included in this presentation are as of the date they are given, and Stratasys
is not obligated to update them if its views later change, or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events, except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as representing Stratasys' views as of any date subsequent to
the date they are given.

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        Stratasys Media Contacts

        USA
        Weber Shandwick
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        Tel. +1-952-346-6258
        AMasterson@webershandwick.com
        Tel: +1 312-988-2168
        mmarra@webershandwick.com

        Korea
        Stratasys AP
        Jihyun Lee
        Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
        jihyun.lee@Stratasys.com

        Brazil
        GAD Communications
        Tatiana Fonseca
        Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
        tatiana@gadcom.com.br

        Europe
        UK Bespoke
        Jonathan Wake / Miguel Afonso
        Tel: +44-1737-215200
        stratasys@bespoke.co.uk

        Japan
        Stratasys Japan
        Aya Yoshizawa
        Tel. +81-90-6473-1812
        Aya.yoshizawa@stratasys.com

        Mexico
        IDESA
        Patricia Tawil
        Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
        ptawil@idesap.com

        Stratasys
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        Stratasys
        Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000 (IL)
        Tel. +1-952-906-2726 (US)
        arita@stratasys.com
        joe.hiemenz@stratasys.com

        Asia Pacific
        Stratasys AP
        Vicki Kei
        Tel. +852-3944-8813
        Vicki.kei@stratasys.com

        South Africa
        PR Connections
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        Tel. +27(0)11-468-1192
        alison@pr.co.za

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Elektrobit (EB) Releases a White Paper on Utilizing Cognitive Radio Technology in Military Communications

OULU, Finland, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Elektrobit (EB) has released a whitepaper on Cognitive Communication Networks that
explores how cognitive radio can be utilized in military communications. The white paper
discusses how cognitive radio works and how future wireless systems equipped with
cognitive radio capabilities could dynamically access new frequency bands, and at the same
time protect higher-priority users on the same bands from harmful interference. Cognitive
radio capabilities utilized in military communications would enable mobile troops to
communicate and share information even more effectively.

    Cognitive Radio, that obtains information about its environment to adjust its
operation adaptively, presents a promising opportunity for future mobile communication
systems for cost-efficient usage of bandwidth required by a growing number of applications
and users. The emergence of cognitive radio techniques, especially in the terrestrial
domain, has recently played a significant role in wireless research.

    EB has got over 15 years of experience in different types of research and development
projects relating to wireless technology. One of the most important research activities
for EB is the Finnish national cognitive radio program, TRIAL. The program aims to bring
research and the practical world closer together with the goal of arranging joint
practical demonstrations where state-of-the-art cognitive radio technology is brought into
real life in collaboration between research organizations and industry. The technology and
results of the TRIAL program are being utilized in developing more advanced
high-performance functionality for EB's products.

    The full whitepaper can be downloaded for free from
http://www.elektrobit.com/defensewhitepaper [C:\Data\Press Releases\Conginitive White
Paper\www.elektrobit.com\defensewhitepaper ]

    Elektrobit (EB)

    EB creates advanced technology and turns it into enriching end-user experiences. EB is
specialized in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for wireless and
automotive industries. The net sales from continuing operations for the year 2012 totaled
MEUR 185.4. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
http://www.elektrobit.com

    About EB's Defense products and solutions

    EB is a leading military radio and communication solution specialist providing
products and services for wireless and wire-line Tactical Communications, Electronic
Warfare and Signals Intelligence. The state-of-the-art products are developed and tested
to meet the extreme military requirements.

Elektrobit (EB)

CONTACT: Further information: Jari Sankala, Vice President Defense and Security, Tel. +358-40-344-3507, defense(a)elektrobit.com.

AirTyme Announces the Launch of "Diego" - 7 Inch Android Jelly Bean 3G Voice Calling Tablet Exclusively on HomeShop18

GURGAON, India, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Sleek, Powerful Tablet Allows Users to Stay Connected On-the-go

    After successfully launching smart phones in India, AirTyme Communications today
announced the launch of its first 3G, 7 inch Tablet - "Diego". The unique features include
3G enabled voice calling, strong dual core processor, powered by the latest Android(TM)
4.1 OS.

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    This unique tablet will make its exclusive debut on HomeShop18 home shopping channel
on 25th May 2013 at a MRP of Rs. 8499.00. Keyboard case and OTG cable, available at an
attractive offer only at HomeShop18.

    The Diego, a stylish, powerful and highly portable tablet is packed with premium
features designed to help users balance between work and play. The 3G-enabled Diego allows
students, field workers and commuters the ability to seamlessly connect through 3G service
and Wi-Fi both. Diego is capable of making phone calls using 2G/3G network via SIM,
without any add-ons. Its voice calling facility lets users connect seamlessly with friends
and family.

    The 1GHz dual core processor - 512MB RAM, thrusts ample speed to enable smooth web
browsing, video watching, gaming, surfing and even downloading heavy files, providing a
more advanced experience to its users.

    The front and rear facing cameras make it simple to make video calls wherever you are.
With 4GB on-board memory, expandable up to 64GB through the addition of microSD(TM) card1,
users will have plenty of storage for apps, photographs, videos and more.

    "With the launch of the Diego, AirTyme continues its mission to bring the latest
wireless devices and technology to the market," said Mr. Gaurav Narang, Managing Director
& Vice President at AirTyme Communications. "With rich features housed in a sleek, stylish
and portable design at affordable price point, Diego delivers the best to users. We are
glad to partner with HomeShop18 to take our latest offerings to consumers across India,"
he further added.

    AirTyme is launching the Diego with HomeShop18 as the accreditation of AirTyme long
run partnership with the home shopping channel. Talking about this association with
AirTyme, COO & Business Head, HomeShop18 TV, Mr. Dhruva Chandrie, said, "We continuously
aim to bring new brands and special products to address the evolving needs of our
tech-savvy consumers. This 3G tablet by AirTyme is an ideal gadget for the new generation.
We are very excited to be associated with AirTyme to exclusively bring this convenient
gadget to our consumers across the country. Anyone can now place an order for this
remarkable tablet from the comfort of their home."

    The tablet will be available Pan India at leading retail, modern and online stores by
1st week of June.

    Key Features:

    - 7" (17.7 cm) capacitive multi-touch screen display with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution

    - Android(TM) 4.1.2 "Jelly Bean" operating system

    - In-Built 3G connectivity and voice calling

    - Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) S4 1.0 GHz dual core processor

    - Qualcomm(R) Adreno(TM) 203, 320 MHz graphic processor

    - 512MB LPDDR1 system memory

    - 4GB on-board memory, expandable up to 64GB1 via microSD(TM) card

    - Dual facing cameras - 2MP rear and enhanced 1MP front facing

    - 3000 mAh Li-ion battery

    - Stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone output and built-in microphone

    - IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, GPS, A-GPS, Bluetooth v3.0, USB OTG support.

    Popular apps and various games come pre-installed in the tablet.

    Exclusive show telecast on HomeShop18 - 25th May'13 (09:30 pm onwards)

    Please tune into channel no. 107 (Airtel Digital TV), channel no. 199 (Dish TV),
channel no. 137 (Videocon d2h), channel no. 219 (Reliance Big), channel no. 134 (Den
Digital-Delhi), channel no. 8 (GTPL-Gujarat), channel no. 16 (hathw@y), channel no. 120
(SityCable), channel no. 112 (Incable-Delhi).

    After sales service and support: Pan-India across 400+ Service Centres. Please visit
http://www.airtyme.in [http://www.airtyme.in ], call our Toll Free number 1800-2000-247 or email
us at customerservice@airtyme.in for more information.

    For Dealer Enquiries pls mail us at sales@airtyme.in

    About AirTyme Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    AirTyme Communications Pvt. Ltd. is headquartered in the US with offices in Hauppauge,
New York and Gurgaon, India is an international leader in custom logistics and
distribution services for the wireless industry. AirTyme offers a full range of retailer
benefits and flexible terms that help every agent maximize their sales potential.
Competitive prices and excellent Pan-India customer service keep AirTyme's customers loyal
year after year. AirTyme has strategic partnerships with the world's top communications
companies and is well positioned to become a leading supplier of mobile wireless devices
in India.

    1. Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be
available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact
your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product
specifications are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be
accurate; however such product specifications are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

    2. The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of
the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries. This device is intended
solely for copying non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or
materials you are authorized or legally permitted to copy. If you are uncertain about your
right to copy any material, please contact your legal advisor.

    3. AirTyme Communications logo is a registered trademark of AirTyme Communications
Pvt. Ltd.

    Copyright (c)2010 AirTyme Communications Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

    4. The channel details on various DTH/Cable networks can change without prior notice
and may vary city to city. AirTyme communications does not own channel ownership and
information in this regard in any way.

    1 The 64GB is sold separately and is not included in the box.

    About HomeShop18

    HomeShop18 is India's first comprehensive virtual retail business, selling credible
brands to customers nationally, operating in a multimedia environment including internet,
TV and via mobile.

    Started in 2011, HomeShop18.com is the e-commerce arm which is setting a benchmark in
the ecommerce industry by offering innovative, differentiated and demonstrative retail
experiences on the Internet. And with the introduction on mobile shopping in 2013,
Homeshop18 redefines the way consumers shop. Present over all virtual platforms of
shopping, HomeShop18.com has emerged as the largest e-retailer in India with a monthly
reach of 8 million unique visitors and an increase of 181% year-on-year growth (ComScore
April 2013)

    As a pioneering player in the space, HomeShop18 changed the way Indians shop by
launching India's first 24 hour Home Shopping TV channel in 2008. Today, HomeShop18
reaches a strong loyal customer base of 100 million+ consumers and 20 million+ households
in a week with an impressive portfolio of over 12 million products across multiple
categories and a logistical reach of over 3000 locations across India. HomeShop18 strives
to provide high quality products at exceptional value to consumers through innovative,
differentiated and demonstrative retail experiences on Internet, TV and mobile. From the
stage of product selection, to placing the order & all the way to the final delivery at
your doorstep - an experience that you can depend upon! Great products & established
brands, multiple payment options and time bound delivery - HomeShop18 is committed to
building a credible proposition for both the consumer & its partners.

    For details on HomeShop18 shows and its various products, customers can call
1800-1800-918 or they can log on to http://www.homeshop18.com [http://www.homeshop18.com ] and
check exciting offers.

    Primary Media Contact: Gaurav Anand, gaurav.anand@airtyme.in, 91-124-4988100

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Epiq Solutions Announces the Matchstiq(TM) Z1 Handheld Software Defined Radio

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epiq Solutions, an engineering firm specializing in the development of flexible wireless communications systems, has announced the Matchstiq(TM)Z1, the latest addition to the company's small form factor software defined radio (SDR) product line.  The Matchstiq Z1 combines a Xilinx® Zynq(TM) Z-7020 System-on-Chip running Linux with a flexible RF transceiver capable of tuning between 300 MHz and 3.8 GHz to provide a complete software defined radio solution.  The entire platform measures only 2.2" x 4.6" x 0.9".  With the addition of the Matchstiq Z1, customers now have an option to deploy more capable signal processing systems while maintaining the same footprint as the existing Matchstiq platform.

"The Zynq System-on-Chip is a natural fit for handheld SDR platforms, where size, weight, and power consumption must be balanced against application processing requirements", noted John Orlando, CEO at Epiq Solutions.  "Our Matchstiq Z1 redefines what is possible with a small form factor SDR, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this increasing market space".

The Matchstiq Z1 utilizes the Atlas-I-Z7e(TM), a rugged system-on-a-module developed by iVeia. The Atlas-I-Z7e hosts the Zynq Z-7020 SoC running a Linux 3.6 kernel inside of Matchstiq. "Epiq Solutions continues to innovate in the field of software defined radio", noted Michael Fawcett, CTO of iVeia. "Our Zynq-based modules and hybrid computing framework are a great fit for the Matchstiq Z1 and we're thrilled that Epiq selected the Z7e as their solution".

When combined with the library of signal processing applications available from Epiq Solutions, or other signal processing frameworks such as GNU Radio or REDHAWK, Matchstiq enables countless capabilities including use as an agile point-to-point data modem, LTE survey tool, or portable spectrum analyzer.  Development kits are also available for end users who want to create their own custom applications.

The Matchstiq Z1 starts shipping in June 2013.  Pre-orders are currently being accepted.  For more information, please visit http://www.epiqsolutions.com/matchstiq.

About Epiq Solutions

Epiq Solutions designs and builds state-of-the-art wireless systems for both commercial and government applications.  These applications include the detection, classification, and location of radio emitters, as well as real-time processing and decoding of Layers 1, 2, and 3 for numerous wireless radio standards (including 2G/3G/4G cellular).  For more information regarding Epiq Solutions' products and services, please visit http://www.epiqsolutions.com.

Contact Information
John Orlando
sales@epiqsolutions.com
847.598.0218

SOURCE  Epiq Solutions

Epiq Solutions

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

Writers' Group Film Corp. Unveils New Strategic Initiatives Aimed at Revenue Growth and Leveraging Distribution Platforms

Companies: WRIT GRP FILM CORP , FRONT ROW NETWORKS

LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Writers' Group Film Corp. (OTCQB: WRIT) announced today a series of strategic initiatives, which aim to grow the company's revenues by leveraging its distribution platforms in cinema, mobile and online streaming. Among the planned initiatives are acquisition of finished content and a new emphasis on acquiring existing businesses with non-cyclical revenue streams that leverage the company's existing distribution pipeline. These initiatives will begin to roll out in this quarter and the 3(rd) quarter of 2013.

Eric Mitchell, the president and chief executive officer of Writers' Group Film Corp., said, "We mean to grow our business by launching new products and services based on the unique strengths of our various distribution arrangements, by investing in existing businesses and finished content - finished 3D event films, 3D family content, and video game content are examples - where we see the ability to acquire companies and products with existing revenues with the potential for strong growth."

New acquisitions and content under consideration as part of the strategy include:

    --  New products, including completed 3D animated family and educational
        content,  that would reach out to a family audiences and can be
        distributed through the company's cinema distribution arrangements and
        mobile distribution platform
    --  Acquiring existing business and revenue streams, including existing
        mobile application and video game businesses whose products can be
        distributed through the company's mobile distribution platform.
    --  Licensing and acquiring existing content libraries with current revenue
        streams. This content can be packaged with Front Row Network's new
        projects and sold to consumers in packages under a subscription model.
The company sees the development and acquisition of more robust and comprehensive revenue streams as an important strategic initiative, which is intended to bolster the slower than anticipated product development of its Front Row Networks subsidiary.

"The initiatives we are announcing today should be seen as a significant step in our effort to put Writers' Group Film Corp. on a path to sustainable growth," said Mr. Mitchell. "Our determination is to supplement Front Row Network's concert event business with additional products, businesses and existing revenue streams, and to focus all of our energy and creativity on positioning Writers' Group Film Corp. as an innovative distributor of content."

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted by such forward-looking statements.Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the Company's latest 10-Q filed February 14, 2013. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact for Writers' Group Film Corp.:

Equiti-trend Advisors, LLC

+1 (800) 953-3350

Front Row Networks

Rebecca Bieker

Phone: 310.461.3737

info@frnetworks.com

Website: http://www.FRNetworks.com

SOURCE  Writers' Group Film Corp.

Writers' Group Film Corp.

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

Promoting the Myth of the "Always Connected" Device

KitaroDB lets applications take a little piece of the Cloud with them when network connectivity isn't possible, improving user experiences without time-consuming, platform-dependent development efforts

GOLD RIVER, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Airplane mode, long commutes, limits on data plans: they all belie the notion of devices with continuous, uninterrupted Internet connections. Yet many applications assume a permanent connection when delivering content to the user. When the Internet isn't reachable, an app will often simply notify the user of network issues, and then refuse to function until the connection is restored.

KitaroDB helps solve the problem by making it easy for developers to guarantee a consistent user experience. A light-weight, efficient, and extremely fast NoSQL database, KitaroDB lets app developers store cloud data in a palatable form, keeping it locally on the devices for later access when network connections might not be available.

Historically, application developers who worried about the "offline user experience" were often forced to implement time-consuming workarounds. Reformatting cloud data (from a web service, for instance) into rigid data structures and then pushing it into local relational databases was only the first step. Developers then had to contend with the problem of what to do next: either reverse the process and reassemble the data in a format that the application expected, or design a whole new set of procedures for dealing with the reconfigured data.

With KitaroDB, app developers can use a consistent API across multiple platforms, and quickly store the data with little or no modification to the original format. The result can be a significant increase in application usability with minimal effort.

KitaroDB supports key/value and intrusive key data stores, providing developers with the flexibility to pick the best data solution for each area of their application.

At the core of KitaroDB is the enterprise-class, B-tree Synergy DBMS database. Cross-platform and in continuous commercial use for more than 25 years, this database is developed and enhanced by KitaroDB's creator, Synergex International Corporation.

"What's amazing is that the same database engine that you use on the server actually fits comfortably onto a phone or tablet, and it's still lightning-fast and durable," says Tod Phillips, KitaroDB Product Manager. "Technically, the latest version [of KitaroDB] can handle records up to 2 gigabytes in length, and files up to 256 terabytes. But that's way too much for today's mobile apps and devices, and data sizes like that would only be used by the Kitaro server product. It's just cool to know the potential is there, in your hand, even if you'll never use all of it."

The KitaroDB SDKs are free for Windows Phone 8, Windows RT, and Win32/.NET, and can be downloaded from Microsoft's Visual Studio Gallery or directly from the KitaroDB website at http://www.kitarodb.com. A subscription-based server version is also available.

Synergex International is a software tools and technologies vendor focused on porting, advancing and extending applications developed in DIBOL or DBL. Synergex solutions are the foundation of many of today's most powerful business and enterprise applications, and have been in constant use since 1976 with installations at more than 65,000 locations. Every day, millions of users around the world and in a wide array of industries, from banking to manufacturing to health care, rely on software developed, maintained and advanced with Synergex technologies. For more information, visit http://www.synergex.com.

Contact:
Liz Marmins
liz.marmins@synergex.com
2330 Gold Meadow Way
Gold River, CA 95670
(916) 635-7300

SOURCE  Synergex International Corporation

Synergex International Corporation

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

Cricket Announces Launch of the 4G Samsung Galaxy S®4

~ Next Generation of the World's Best-Selling Smartphone Available On Cricket's Value-Packed Unlimited No-Contract Plans

~~ Rate Plans Start as low as $50 per Month including Unlimited Muve Music

SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4. The Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone builds on the success and innovation of its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S3, and provides a suite of new innovations that will change how customers interact with a smartphone. The Galaxy S4 uniquely makes advanced technologies and features easy to use by integrating them into the way individuals use their phones every day. The Galaxy S4 will be available at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and at http://www.mycricket.com starting June 7, 2013 for $599.99 (MSRP).  Qualifying customers can put $54.99 down at purchase plus monthly payments.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56765-cricket-4g-samsung-galaxy-s4-smartphone-unlimited-no-contract-plans

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"The Galaxy S4 redefines the smartphone and we are very proud to offer our customers the highest level of wireless technology on the market," said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president of devices for Cricket. "Cricket's three smartphone rate plans start as low as $45 per month(1) and give customers value-packed choices for the plan that's right for them with unlimited music included."

The Galaxy S4 is the first device to enable consumers to control the device with touch-less features including scrolling or turning a page, and viewing documents within a file folder or a link on a web page. It enhances memorable moments with innovative camera features that captures progressive action and easily removes unwanted people from the photo. The Galaxy S4 also enhances the TV watching experience with the new Samsung WatchON(TM) service that simplifies searching and recommends TV, movies and sports according to personal tastes. With WatchOn and the built in IR blaster, the Galaxy S4 also functions as a remote control for home theater equipment.

The Galaxy S4 combines the simple and visual interface introduced with the Galaxy Series Camera with a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera to take professional looking photographs with a smartphone. The front-facing 2-megapixel camera on the Galaxy S4 allows consumers to capture special moments in unique and new ways with Dual Camera shooting mode. Dual Camera mode takes pictures with both the rear and front cameras simultaneously to enable the photographer to be in the photo as well.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is available on Cricket's 4G LTE Android Muve Music Double Data service plans that offer, for a limited time, double the monthly full speed data allowance offered in 3G rate plans.  The $50 4G LTE Android Muve Music Double Data Rate Plan allows 2GB of full-speed data; the $60 plan allows 5GB of full-speed data and the $70 plan offers 10GB of full-speed data. 

The Galaxy S4 is also available on Cricket's 3G all-inclusive smartphone rate plans start at $50 for unlimited talk and text plus up to 1GB of full-speed data per month. The $60 smartphone plan contains up to 2.5GB of full-speed data per month and the $70 smartphone plan offers up to 5GB of full-speed data per month. With the $60 and $70 plans, customers can use their device as a hot spot to power additional wireless devices.

Cricket 4G LTE service is now available in Philadelphia, Phoenix, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Laredo, Corpus Christi and the Brownsville-McAllen-Harlingen market, Texas in addition to existing 4G LTE service in Las Vegas and Tucson. The company's LTE service now covers approximately 21 million potential customers.

For more information about Cricket's dynamic service and newest device lineup and to check for availability, visit http://www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket's latest news and updates online, visit Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts. Cricket offers nationwide wireless voice and mobile data services over high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. Cricket's innovative products and services including the award-winning Muve Music(®) - the first music service designed for a wireless phone, are available nationwide at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.

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Cricket Communications

CONTACT: Greg Lund, Media Relations, 858-882-9238, glund@cricketcommunications.com

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

BillFloat's SmartPay Expands Pilot Program to RadioShack

SmartPay Helps Consumers Afford Smartphones with Instant Financing Outside Wireless Contracts

LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BillFloat, Inc., a leading innovator in consumer credit delivery, today announced it is piloting its SmartPay instant financing option with new partner RadioShack (NYSE:RSH), providing even more customers access to this innovative payment option in select stores in Houston. The SmartPay option allows customers to obtain a smartphone and pay for it monthly through an in-store lease-to-own-option, one of the first in the industry. BillFloat is introducing SmartPay to the broader wireless industry by exhibiting at the premier mobile communication industry conference, CTIA 2013, at booth #3521.

Wireless industry trends reflect a movement away from carriers subsidizing smartphones through fixed long-term contracts and toward outright purchase or separate financing for the device. This shift offers consumers more flexibility to move between carriers if needed, more upgrades to the latest smart devices, and more payment options to afford high-value mobile devices. Using SmartPay, consumers can save up to 30 percent on a smartphone compared to a two-year contract with a wireless carrier. 

"The pilot program at RadioShack, brings recognition to SmartPay, which in turn will help consumers upgrade their phones and drive revenues for retailers," said Ken Pedotto, SmartPay General Manager at BillFloat. "SmartPay's approach is going to transform how the industry looks at financing smartphones. Here at the CTIA conference, that message of innovation resonates among mobile industry leaders and thinkers."

SmartPay leverages a real-time, proprietary decision-making platform that works in-store or online to help expedite leasing delivery to consumers. Immediate underwriting decisions allow approved consumers to go home with smartphones the same day they need them. The new SmartPay partners add continued traction to current agreements with MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile and CSpire. Since launching in September of last year, SmartPay volume has increased 1,946 percent.

About BillFloat, Inc.

BillFloat's More-Time-To-Pay (MTP) platform (http://www.moretime2pay.com) connects lenders with retailers and service providers to provide instant financing solutions for consumers and small businesses. The MTP platform delivers these instant financing solutions online, in-store and via mobile. BillFloat, based in San Francisco, was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced financial services entrepreneurs with backing from leading venture capital firms.

Contact: Ryan Smith
Phone: 714-918-8231
Email: rsmith@golinharris.com

SOURCE  BillFloat, Inc.

BillFloat, Inc.

Merchants can win $10,000 cash plus a touch-screen POS System in Harbortouch's Business Upgrade Contest

Point-of-Sale Systems Leader Sponsors YouTube Contest to Help Merchants Grow Their Business

ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchants looking to upgrade their business now have a chance to get $10,000 to help them make improvements plus a new state-of-the-art touch screen point of sale (POS) system.

Leading national point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services provider Harbortouch today launched its Business Upgrade contest that will award one lucky winner with the $10,000 cash prize as well as a complete Harbortouch POS Elite system, with all fees waived for the first year.

To enter, merchants simply create a YouTube video explaining why their business needs an upgrade. Harbortouch will review submissions and choose a winner based on a number of factors. Merchants are encouraged to share the video via their own social networks as well.

"At Harbortouch, we serve small and mid-sized businesses all over the country. We know how hard it is to succeed in this economy and we hope that this contest will make a difference for one lucky merchant," said Harbortouch CEO Jared Isaacman. "We're looking forward to reviewing the submissions and selecting the winner. Make sure to be creative - the funnier, wittier and more entertaining, the better!"

The contest runs from May 22(nd) to August 15(th) and all entries must be submitted at http://www.harbortouch.com/contest. Any business with a physical location may enter, including restaurants, retailers and service providers. The winner will be announced in early August and will receive $10,000 plus the required number of POS systems with all accessories, installation, setup and training with no service/support fees for the first year. The winner must enroll in a Harbortouch merchant services account and will be responsible for all credit card processing fees during the free period.

The Elite system is part of Harbortouch's exclusive free POS program that helps hospitality and retail merchants manage their entire business with a single, reliable, easy-to-use, efficient and highly affordable solution. The Harbortouch Elite comes complete with a sleek touch-screen interface; integrated cash/check/credit/debit payment processing; extensive inventory, employee and menu management features; and comprehensive reporting.

The Harbortouch POS Elite system is available with a wide range of software modules to meet the specific needs of retail, hospitality, convenience and liquor stores and quick-service/food delivery restaurants. Additional features for restaurants include a free, integrated Reservations system and the Lighthouse, a cloud-based POS management and reporting dashboard for secure, remote back-end access 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.

To enter the Business Upgrade contest or to view the full contest terms and conditions, visit http://www.harbortouch.com/contest.

About Harbortouch
Harbortouch is a leading national supplier of point of sale (POS) systems, serving thousands of businesses across the nation. The company offers an unparalleled "free" program that supplies a full-featured POS system to restaurants and retail businesses with no up-front cost. Custom programming, professional installation and on-site training are included with every order and award winning customer service and technical support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to offering state-of-the-art POS systems, Harbortouch also delivers a full range of merchant services such as credit/debit and gift card processing. For additional information, visit http://www.harbortouch.com or call 800-201-0461.

SOURCE  Harbortouch

Harbortouch

CONTACT: Courtney Cohen, SS|PR, (847) 415-9315, ccohen@sspr.com; or Nate Hirshberg, nhirshberg@harbortouch.com

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

Life Wireless offers cellphone service in Nevada and Ohio

Leading Lifeline carrier helps low-income Americans stay connected to family, doctors, employers and emergency service providers

COVINGTON, Ga., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Wireless is now offering subsidized cellphone service to eligible low-income residents in Nevada and Ohio.

Life Wireless provides phone service through the federal Lifeline program, which was created by Congress in 1985 to ensure that all Americans have access to quality telephone service and the security and opportunities that it affords.

Subscribers are eligible if they take part in a federal assistance program, such as Medicaid or Food Stamps, or meet income eligibility requirements. In Nevada, residents are eligible if they earn up to 175 percent of the federal poverty level. In Ohio, residents are eligible if they earn up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level.

Life Wireless customers receive a basic mobile handset with voicemail, text messaging, call waiting, and other features. Smart phones are not available. Calling plans offer up to 250 minutes a month.

"We're excited at the opportunity to provide essential telephone service to families in Nevada and Ohio," said Jim Carpenter, a senior vice president with Life Wireless. "Life Wireless helps people stay in touch with loved ones, medical providers, potential employers and emergency service providers. A cellphone is no longer a luxury item, it's a necessity."

Life Wireless has developed industry-leading practices designed to preserve the integrity of the Lifeline program. Life Wireless performs multiple checks on each potential customer to verify that they qualify for the Lifeline program. All Life Wireless sales representatives receive extensive training and oversight to ensure that company policies are upheld.

Those interested in obtaining Lifeline service, or becoming a Life Wireless sales representative, may complete an application at the company's web site, http://www.lifewireless.com.

About Life Wireless
LIFE WIRELESS(TM) is a government assisted wireless service provided by LIFE WIRELESS HOLDINGS, LLC and is powered by the TELRITE CORPORATION. LIFE WIRELESS(TM) offers a Lifeline discount to low-income families and individuals for wireless services. To obtain LIFE WIRELESS(TM) service potential subscribers must meet certain eligibility requirements such as receiving governmental assistance or a household income that is near the federal poverty level. The specifics of what determines a potential subscriber's eligibility are specific to each state. For more information about Life Wireless, please visit the company's Web site, http://www.lifewireless.com.

Life Wireless is available in Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

SOURCE  Life Wireless

Life Wireless

CONTACT: Paul Donsky, +1-404-739-0161, paul.donsky@fleishman.com

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

RadioShack Begins Collecting Customer Donations To Benefit Texas and Oklahoma Tornado Victims

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corporation today announced it will accept customer donations to the American Red Cross to directly benefit victims of tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma.  The donations can be made at the point of sale at all RadioShack stores nationwide.

When checking out, customers will have the option of donating $1, $5 or $10 to directly benefit tornado victims in Oklahoma and Texas.   

"We are saddened by the loss of life, homes and other vital property as a result of these violent storms," said Joe Magnacca, chief executive officer. "We are partnering with the American Red Cross in providing these donations, which will go directly to helping the relief efforts and rebuilding in these affected communities."

Donations can be made at any RadioShack location and will help cover the cost of emergency shelter, food, recovery and other assistance to families impacted by the storms.

RadioShack will match a portion of the contributions, and also will donate needed product - including mobile phones, chargers, power inverters, generators, batteries, flashlights, and other emergency items -- that will be delivered to affected areas.

About RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. RadioShack® offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally. RadioShack's retail network includes approximately 4,600 company-operated stores in the United States and Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit http://www.radioshack.com. RadioShack® is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

Media, Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, Media.Relations@RadioShack.com

Analysts and Investors, Bruce Bishop, +1-817-415-3400, Bruce.Bishop@RadioShack.com

SOURCE  RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack Corporation

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

GainSpan's Application Development Kit Jump-Starts Innovation for Wireless Video Applications

Complete video streaming reference design ideal for security/surveillance cameras and baby monitors

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GainSpan(®) Corporation, a leader in ultra-low power Wi-Fi connectivity for the Internet of Things, today introduced a complete reference design for wireless video streaming applications such as remote security/surveillance cameras, car back-up cameras and video baby monitors. The new Video Application Development Kit (ADK) speeds and simplifies design and integration of video streaming services into end products based on GainSpan Wi-Fi modules. 

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GainSpan's Video ADK includes hardware and software that help reduce the time needed to develop products that deliver live video over Wi-Fi.  With the development kit, users can stream the video feed from a Wi-Fi enabled camera to an iOS or Android based smartphone. 

Included in the Video ADK is a video application board, complete hardware design package and software suite with reference source code for the embedded video application, and iOS and Android based mobile applications. An Application Evaluation Kit (AEK) is also available that provides a binary version of the software and video mobile application.   

The Video application board features the GainSpan GS1011M Wi-Fi module that communicates with an H.264 video compression chip (VGA resolution at 30 frames per second) over the SPI bus, a VGA camera and imaging sensor module, a motion detector, a single snapshot trigger button, a WPS/Provisioning button for easy set-up of the wireless network and mode indicator LEDs. The GainSpan embedded software running on the Wi-Fi module offers complete Wi-Fi functionality including the networking stack and services and wireless security. It supports mDNS/DNS-SD based device and service discovery that allows users to automatically discover and connect to the embedded video profile. In addition, it includes provisioning software that allows configuration of the Wi-Fi module in Limited AP or Client modes, and supports over-the-air firmware upgrades.

Offering flexibility of design and customization, the new kit provides hardware and software building blocks that provide a starting point for product development while allowing the developer to add application software and services, and customize the end product's user interface.  With the reference source code included in the kit, customers can rapidly build custom features suited to their video applications.

"IP video surveillance cameras will soon represent over 50% of the video surveillance market and the demand for Wi-Fi based cameras has increased significantly due to ease of installation. With our Video ADK we've made it simple for customers to develop battery operated or line powered Wi-Fi cameras that can be activated through motion control" said Bernard Aboussouan, vice president of marketing at GainSpan. "This is the latest ADK featuring a complete end application that we've brought to market and, like our other ADKs, is designed to help customers get their products and services to market quickly and reliably."

In addition to the new Video ADK, GainSpan offers six other application development kits: a Smartplug ADK, Audio ADK, Temperature and Light Sensors ADK, Renesas Wi-Fi Sensor ADK, and functional ADKs such as Provisioning and Over-the-Air Firmware Update.

Pricing and Availability
The Video ADK is priced at $4000 and is available immediately.  The evaluation version of the kit is available for $300.  Customers can purchase the kits at Gain Span's online store, or by contacting GainSpan Sales.

About GainSpan Corporation
GainSpan, a spinoff of Intel Corporation, is an innovator and leader in semiconductor solutions for wireless connectivity for the rapidly emerging Internet of Things. GainSpan's solutions let customers quickly and easily create connected products for smart energy, healthcare and control/monitoring in industrial, commercial and residential markets.  With a broad portfolio of state-of the art low-power Wi-Fi and ZigBee/Wi-Fi chips, modules and software, GainSpan is changing the world by connecting Things to the Internet and People to Things. GainSpan is a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance(®) and the ZigBee Alliance.  http://www.gainspan.com.
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/gainspan
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/gainspan
LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/company/308585

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GainSpan Corporation

CONTACT: Carol Felton, Communications/PR, T | 408-807-3780, carol.felton@gainspan.com

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

D&H Distributing's "Get Authorized" Program Makes Pricing Compliance More Convenient

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- D&H Distributing, the major North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, introduces its new "Get Authorized" program for resellers.  The "Get Authorized" tool reduces the time and labor of the vendor authorization process, which resellers and dealers must go through in order to buy products subject to MAP (minimum advertised pricing), UPP (unilateral pricing policy) and similar authorization restrictions.

Such policies have been instituted by manufacturers in order to keep product margins from dropping too dramatically due to aggressive pricing. VARs who wish to sell items covered by these guidelines must undergo a sometimes complex authorization process, which documents that the VAR agrees to be compliant.  This usually requires the engagement of an account representative and can take hours or even days.  Products frequently subject to authorization guidelines include displays, PCs, storage drives, and audio equipment.

With D&H's new tool, eligible resellers need only to click a "Get Authorized Now!" button at any point during an online product search or order, and the authorization process is approved instantly.  VARs can view and print a list of the different items covered under each vendor authorization, plus other key policy details.  D&H customers must sign up for the program at dandh.com.

"Our vendors have been asking us to help them manage their authorization programs, and at the same time, customers who want to sell their products under these guidelines have been asking us to make the process easier.  We devised a totally automated and real-time time process that accommodates both the vendors' and customers' needs," said Jeff Davis, senior vice president of sales at D&H Distributing. "The 'Get Authorized' program makes it more convenient for VARs to be compliant, and simplifies access to a greater breadth of offerings."

About D&H Distributing
As the nation's leading technology distributor, D&H provides a wealth of resources to empower solution providers and consultants, delivering a broad selection of SMB categories, products and applications.  The company's offerings span server and infrastructure, SOHO and mobile applications, consumer electronics and gaming. The company ships out of five separate North American locations, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg, PA and its Canadian headquarters in Ontario.  Additional warehouses are in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Fresno, CA. Call (800) 340-1001 or visit http://www.dandh.com.

Contact: 

Suzanne Mattaboni
Suzanne Mattaboni Communications, Inc.
(610) 261-4560 
suzgm@aol.com

SOURCE  D&H Distributing

D&H Distributing

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

Synaptics ClearPad® S7500 Brings Large, High-Performance Touchscreens to Mainstream Notebook PCs and Premium Tablets

Next Generation ClearPad Allows Ease-of-Integration and Extreme Flexibility to Support Continued Mobile Device Evolution

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced the ClearPad(®) S7500, the latest addition to Synaptics' industry-leading ClearPad line of clear capacitive touchscreen solutions. The ClearPad S7500 removes barriers to the adoption of large, high-performance touchscreens in today's mainstream notebook PCs and high-end tablets by offering a highly advanced, yet flexible and cost-effective, solution for screens up to 15.6".

To date, large capacitive touchscreens in notebooks and premium tablets have been difficult to implement, adding excess thickness, weight and cost to designs. However, as exciting new applications and operating systems, such as Windows 8 and 8.1, emerge with increasing focus on touch and pen capabilities, Synaptics eliminates these difficulties with a range of unique integration features only available with the ClearPad S7500.

ClearPad S7500 Key Benefits:

    --  Extreme Performance. The advanced touch controller silicon architecture
        and algorithms, along with high sensing channel count, enable the S7500
        to provide the most accurate finger and small object detection on the
        market, along with faster report rates and superior noise resistance.
    --  Ultimate Flexibility. The S7500 accommodates a wide range of advanced
        touch sensor technology stackups, such as On-Glass-Solution (OGS) and
        Ultra-Thin Discrete, and is compatible with emerging sensor materials
        like metal mesh. This flexibility allows OEMs to add touch to their
        latest designs with little to no added thickness or weight, and
        minimizing added component and manufacturing costs. This design
        flexibility will support future generations as sensor technology
        continues to evolve.
    --  Active Stylus Tracking. Synaptics' active stylus technology enables
        finely detailed drawing and writing without compromising industry
        leading finger touch performance, and without the need for additional
        sensor hardware in the computing device.  The fine-tipped active stylus
        supports advanced features such as hover detection and pressure
        reporting to the host application, enabling very rich stylus usage
        models without adding cost, thickness, or manufacturing complexity to
        the device.
    --  Robust Performance. Advanced algorithms enable robust and accurate
        multitouch performance under a wide range of scenarios, such as in the
        presence of moisture or with gloved fingers.
    --  Easy Integration. A low-profile single-ASIC solution, the S7500 is
        designed for simple integration with very small discrete component
        requirements and minimal physical and electrical footprints. This also
        affords lower power consumption and a reduced total bill of materials
        for OEMs.
"Capacitive touch has become the defacto human interface for today's small form factor computing devices like smartphones and tablets, but has seen slower integration in larger computing devices due to design challenges and high costs," said Kevin Barber, senior vice president and general manager, Smart Display Division (SDD), Synaptics. "With the introduction of the game changing ClearPad S7500, barriers are broken down, making it simple and cost-effective for OEMs to embrace the large touchscreen for a range of new computing devices and form factors."

To experience the ClearPad S7500, customers and suppliers are encouraged to contact their Synaptics partner to arrange a meeting time in Synaptics' private suite at Computex in Taipei from June 4-8, 2013 (Grand Hyatt Taipei, Suite 1141). Media are encouraged to contact synaptics@text100.com to arrange a meeting time.

Availability
The Synaptics ClearPad S7500 has been sampling since first quarter of 2013 supporting design efforts of PC and Mobile OEMs.  These devices are expected to become available to consumers starting in third quarter of 2013.

For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorpon Twitter. For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions please visit http://www.synaptics.com.

About Synaptics
As a leading developer of human interface solutions which enhance the user experience, Synaptics provides the broadest touch solutions portfolio in the industry.  The ClearPad(TM) family supports touchscreen solutions for devices ranging from entry-level mobile phones to flagship premium smartphones, tablets and notebook PCs.  The TouchPad(TM) family, including ClickPad(®) and ForcePad(TM), is integrated into the majority of today's notebook PCs.  Synaptics' wide portfolio also includes ThinTouch(®) supporting thin and light keyboard solutions, as well as key technologies for next generation touch-enabled video and display applications.

(NASDAQ: SYNA) http://www.synaptics.com

Synaptics, ClearPad and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact:

Nick Rottler

Synaptics

408-454-5388
nrottler@synaptics.com

Starlayne Meza

Text 100 Global Communications

415-593-8431
synaptics@text100.com

SOURCE  Synaptics Inc.

Synaptics Inc.

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

LRS Announces MFPsecure(TM) Pull Printing Hardware and Software

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) is announcing a new line of hardware and software aimed at the pull printing and secure document delivery markets. The MFPsecure family of solutions will support output devices from a variety of hardware vendors, enabling customers with large, diverse printer fleets to save money and improve document security.

"We know that approximately 10 percent of all print jobs are never retrieved from the printer," said John Howerter, LRS Senior Vice President of Product Marketing. "These unclaimed documents are not only costly and wasteful, they also put sensitive information at risk. Our new MFPsecure solutions offer a seamless way of delivering any document, in any format, anywhere in the organization while simultaneously improving document security."

LRS is extending its MFPsecuresoftware to support Lexmark and Xerox hardware through embedded software agents designed to run natively on most modern multifunction print devices (MFPs). Similar to the recently-developed solution for HP devices, this solution leverages the MFP touchscreen interface to let users select their desired output options. All MFPsecure software also works with LRS' MFPsecure Card Reader hardware to provide proximity card-based user authentication.

The new MFPsecure XT solution uses both hardware and software components to bring pull printing capabilities to network-attached printers and MFPs that do not support embedded agents. Included in the solution are the MFPsecure Card Reader and an external controller interface box for device connectivity. This hardware extends the capabilities of the MFPsecure and VPSX(®) software solutions to single-function and specialty printers, allowing users to retrieve queued documents from a multitude of output devices.

"Our solution for HP devices generated a lot of interest last year, but most large organizations have equipment from multiple vendors," explains Brian Huggins, LRS Vice President of Product Development. "We are now expanding our embedded solutions to support Lexmark and Xerox hardware, and expect to announce support for Ricoh MFPs and other vendors in the coming months."

Customers and others interested in learning about the MFPsecure product suite are invited to visit http://www.LRSPullPrinting.com.

About LRS
LRS is a privately-held U.S. company with corporate headquarters located in Springfield, Illinois, USA. Remote offices are located throughout the United States and in key geographic regions around the world. More than half of the Fortune 500 and Fortune 500 Service companies rely on industry-leading LRS(®) solutions, with products in use in over 30 countries. Industry analyst groups recognize LRS as a global IT leader and Software Magazine consistently ranks LRS as one of the top software companies in the world. For more information about LRS, visit http://www.LRSOutputManagement.com.

LRS, LRS in the diamond device, and VPSX are registered trademarks of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

Lexmark is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xerox is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.  Ricoh is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company, Ltd.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.

Mark Brudnak
217-793-3800
mark.brudnak@LRS.com

SOURCE  Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

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

WD® to Demonstrate Solid State Hybrid Drive and 5 mm Technologies in Tablet, Thin and Light Devices at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013

SSHD Among Thin-and-light, Cloud Storage and Connected Life Portfolio Exhibited

IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and world leader in storage and connected-life products, today announced that it will demonstrate its solid state hybrid drives (SSHD) and 5 mm ultra-slim hard drive technologies in tablet and other thin-and-light devices at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 trade event, held in Taiwan from June 4 to June 8, 2013. The innovations will be a part of WD's exhibit showcasing its latest storage technologies and solutions addressing thin-and-light mobile devices, cloud datacenter computing and the connected lifestyle.

At Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, booth number L0810, WD will demonstrate:

    --  The world's first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and SSHDs, which
        are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and
        space-constrained computing environments;
    --  7 mm form factor drive designs for high-capacity mobile storage;
    --  Enterprise storage building blocks for the cloud-oriented datacenters,
        aligning to application performance, capacity, reliability and workload;
    --  Connected Life Products, revolving around personal cloud storage and
        software, enabling personal and premium content on multiple screens; and
    --  WD's "Power of Choice" client hard drive solutions. The four colors - WD
        Blue(TM), WD Green(TM), WD Black(TM) and WD Red(TM) - enable customers'
        easy selection of the best WD drive for their application or usage
        requirements.
About WD

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries; WD Blue, WD Green, WD Black, WD Red are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.

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Western Digital Corp.

CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Public Relations, 949.672.7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com; or Bob Blair, Western Digital Investor Relations, 949.672.7834, robert.blair@wdc.com

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

Dungeonland is Endlessly Entertaining in Infinite Dungeon Mode, Title Now on Mac

NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Star System Added, New Trailer Released

    Paradox Interactive and Critical Studio today released a mind-blowing free content
update for Dungeonland, including a new achievement-style Star System and Infinite Dungeon
mode-a never-ending level that challenges visitors to keep fighting and looting until they
die. Dungeonland is also now available on Mac.

    Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-yGeAGRZRg

    Take a look at the new Dungeonland features featured in a not-feature-length trailer,
featured here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-yGeAGRZRg&hd=1

    Dungeonland is a cooperative action game that sends three players to a theme park just
for heroic adventurers, surviving relentless hordes of friendly staff and stealing loot
from all of the gift shops. Players can now make the game impossible to win for
themselves, and never again have to experience Dungeonland without the sweet release of a
gruesome death. The update also includes a new Casual Mode for terrified little infants,
and a Star System for heroes who complete actual challenges, plus a broad variety of
updates to Dungeon Maestro Mode, in which a fourth player can take on the role of
Dungeonland's handsomest and cleverest character behind the scenes.

    Of their recent success, the studio had this to say:

    "We embarked on an incredible adventure together, and if you had seen us three years
ago; a ragtag band of wannabes trying to make a huge game and release it worldwide, you
would probably have bet against us.

    Since then our family has grown, we made a completely retarded game, released it on
Steam, made it to the platform's top 3 (the first Brazilian game to achieve this!), met a
lot of cool people, travelled around, made new friends, and most important of all: we have
seen people having fun with something we created!

    There is definitely some magic involved in creating something for people to enjoy. We
have seen small kids playing Dungeonland with their parents, groups of friends laughing
and having a great time together, players overcoming the game's crushing difficulty, game
developers and students being inspired by what we did... and all of this will be a part of
the lives of all these people from now on. We are very humbled and thank you very much for
allowing a little piece of ourselves to be a part of your history."

    The game is available for purchase via all major digital download portals. Read more
here http://www.dungeonlandgame.com

Paradox Interactive

CONTACT: Contact: Susana Meza, Email: susana.meza@paradoxplaza.com

IncrediBuild Speeds Development of Xbox One Games

TEL AVIV, Israel, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

             Xbox One games can get to market faster with dramatically truncated

                                        processes

    IncrediBuild
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's application development acceleration solution speeds game
development for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

    A great console demands great games," says Eyal Maor, CEO of IncrediBuild. "By
accelerating the entire application lifecycle management process, we ensure that gaming
companies can deliver their games faster to market following the launch of the new Xbox
console."

    IncrediBuild's harnesses unused processing power across the network, speeding every
aspect of the entire game development process: code build, rendering, image processing,
lighting, shading, compression, encoding, testing, QA, code analysis, and more. It is
integrated with all versions of Visual Studio 2012, including the latest upgrades, as well
as all previous versions and with the Xbox One development platform. It supports all
code-build and development tools, both commercial and in-house.

    Reducing time to market is critical for development companies to maintain their
competitive edge. IncrediBuild not only provides that edge, it delivers additional cost
savings by accelerating other tools like rendering, encoding, and shading that require
lengthy processing time. IncrediBuild support for 64-bit and full Windows(R) compatibility
- including Windows 8 - ensures it is easy to use in any network environment.

    In fact, Microsoft Game Studios(R) itself has been a long-time user of IncrediBuild
technology for its own development, among many other companies. Disney, Electronic Arts,
Ubisoft, and Crystal Dynamics are just a few of IncrediBuild's other 2000 customers.

    "A new game developed for Xbox One needs to be dynamic and visually engaging,"
concluded Maor. "For developers, each step takes a significant amount of time and
creativity. With IncrediBuild, they can reduce down time to maintain the intensity they
bring to create exciting, intense games and, most importantly, get to market as soon as
the console is available."

    About IncrediBuild
IncrediBuild
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, developed by Xoreax Ltd., is a leading solution provider
of software acceleration technology. Harnessing unutilized processing power across
networks, IncrediBuild speeds the code build
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and application life cycle
management processes. With its unique process virtualization technology, IncrediBuild has
become the de facto standard solution for code-build acceleration on the Windows platform.
More than 100,000 users at over 2,000 companies and organizations depend on IncrediBuild,
including 20 Fortune 100 companies. http://www.incredibuild.com.

       
        Media Contacts
        Amy Kenigsberg
        amy@k2-gc.com
        +1-913-440-4072
        +972-9-794-1681 (International)

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