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New Toshiba Stepping Motor Control Drivers Combine High Voltage, High Current, And High Efficiency For A Variety Of Applications

Company Leverages Its BiCD 130nm Mixed-Signal Process Technology to Develop Six Highly Integrated Motor Control Drivers In Compact Footprints

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today releases six of the company's next-generation stepping motor control drivers. The motor control drivers are designed using the Toshiba BiCD 130nm mixed-signal process technology, providing excellent Ron per unit area, to achieve highly integrated, low-power devices with the industry's highest voltage and current combination, (Parts TB6600HG and TB67H302HG( ))(1) and compact footprints (Parts TB67S213FTAG, TB67S215FTAG, TB62261FTAG and TB62262FTAG). These devices are well suited for a variety of applications such as printers, ATMs, robotics, process control machines, and medical equipment.

"This series of motor control drivers provides many options in performance, packaging, and price for the development of current and emerging industrial applications," says Andrew Burt, vice president of the Analog and Imaging Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "They also prove the company's design expertise and technical innovation that continues to deliver products that meet and exceed customer expectations."

Today's printers, ATMs, and process control machines require high speed, high torque, and high precision for efficient long-term operation. The new Toshiba stepping motor control drivers satisfy these requirements through exceptional design, superior performance, and optimum packaging. For high-power applications, the TB6600HG and TB67H302HG devices combine the highest voltage and current combination in class and are rated 50V/5.0A*. ( )They come in a heatsink mountable HZIP25 package. In addition, the TB6600HG has 1/16 micro-stepping capability that reduces acoustic noise and vibration. The TB67S213FTAG and TB67S215FTAG devices are rated 40V/2.5A(*) and are housed in a compact QFN-36 6mm x 6mm package for medium-power applications. They also reduce power consumption by 50 percent compared to previous generation devices.  The TB62261FTAG and TB62262FTAG devices are rated 40V/1.5A(*) and also come in a QFN-36 6mm x 6mm package for low-power applications.

All of the above mentioned Toshiba motor control drivers have a mixed-decay mode, which improves the response characteristics of the motor drive current by changing the current path, for optimum motor driving. The QFN36 6mm x 6mm packaged devices are also about 30 percent smaller than surface mount devices of similar performance. As such, these motor control drivers can be integrated in motor control boards to reduce customer design costs.

Pricing and Availability
Sample pricing for the motor control devices begins at $1.50.  Availability of the devices is shown in the table below.

Reference: Sample Pricing

                 Product name     Package           Sample        Mass production

                                                   price($)        start timing
    ---                                             -------        ------------

    TB6600HG                      HZIP25                     4.00  January, 2013

                              (1.00mm pitch)
    ---                        -------------

    TB67H302HG                               3.80 June, 2013
    ----------                               ---- ----------

    TB67S213FTAG                   QFN36                     2.00   July, 2013

                               (0.5mm pitch)
    ---                        ------------

    TB67S215FTAG
    ------------

    TB62261FTAG                    QFN36                     1.50   March, 2013

                               (0.5mm pitch)
    ---                        ------------

    TB62262FTAG
    -----------
Note:
(1) As of announcement date
(*) Absolute maximum rated current

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, MP3 players, 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 WW Semiconductor Preliminary Revenue Ranking, December, 2012). 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.

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.  In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's "Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook." This information is available at http://www.toshiba.com/taec/support/techquestions/index.jspor from your TAEC representative.

Note:
(1) As of announcement date
(2) Compared to leaded surface mount devices of similar performance
(3) Absolute maximum rated current

    AGENCY CONTACT:             COMPANY CONTACT:

    Nancy Sheffield             Deborah Chalmers

    Acclaim Communications      Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

    Tel.: (408) 410-9928        Tel.: (408) 526-2454

    nsheffield@acclaimcomms.com deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
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G-Technology(TM) Delivers Solid State Drive-Like Sustained Performance In A Compact External Hard Drive Solution

Bringing Professional Tools to the Masses, G-Technology's New G-DRIVE(TM) PRO with Thunderbolt® Portable External Hard Drive Enables 2K and 4K Digital Cinema, 2K DLSR/ Photography and Other Digital Content Creation Workflows

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB 2013) Booth #SL12105 -- G-Technology, a leader in delivering premium storage solutions for audio/video production, photography and the creative professional market, announced today its new G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt, a compact, desktop external hard drive that delivers hard drive capacity with SSD-like performance, taking full advantage of the speed and power of Thunderbolt. Leveraging G-Technology's well-known G-DRIVE design, the new G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt delivers sustained data transfer rates of up to 480MB/s, which is up to three times faster than standard 3.5-inch desktop external hard drives. The broader creative professional market now has access to an extremely high-performance, high-capacity and portable editing solution for maintaining 2K and 4K¹ workflows.

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Storage Evolved
New high-resolution media formats and related files sizes require massive storage and faster data transfer rates to efficiently edit and distribute content throughout the workflow. For example, an uncompressed 2K digital video format consumes more than one terabyte (1TB) per hour and requires approximately 305 megabytes per second (MB/s) sustained throughput for smooth editing with no dropped frames. These high-resolution video formats, along with the rising popularity of higher megapixel DSLR cameras that shoot professional 2K video, has created a need for a new high-performance storage solution designed to meet the needs of today's digital content creators.

Previously, most storage solutions able to support 2K and 4K were either bulky multi-bay solutions, or were extremely expensive and sacrificed needed capacity for the performance of SSDs. By bringing the cost of entry down for those making the jump to richer media formats such as 2K and 4K, G-Technology is empowering today's independent professionals and other small production studios with more cost-effective, efficient workflows.

Introducing the New G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt
No external storage solution using a single 3.5-inch hard drive form factor has taken advantage of the performance of Thunderbolt - until now. Delivering sustained data transfer rates of up to 480MB/s, the new G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt is a performance leader in the desktop, external hard drive category. Optimal for Thunderbolt-enabled Mac® systems, the G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt is easily transportable for editing in the field or in the studio. Based on G-Technology's high-quality G-DRIVE design, it provides dual Thunderbolt ports for future external storage expansion and to daisy chain with other Thunderbolt-based devices. It easily supports compressed 4K and multiple streams of 2K, HDV, DVCPro HD, XDCAM HD, ProRes 4444 and uncompressed SD workflows. With up to 4TB capacity, the G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt is Mac-formatted and is Apple® Time Machine® ready.

"We work closely with many high-profile studios and independent professionals, so we understand the rigorous requirements of production workflows. With our latest product release, we continue to deliver high-performance and reliable external storage solutions that our customers have come to expect from G-Technology," said Mike Williams, vice president and general manager, G-Technology/HGST Branded Business. "In a class of its own, the G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt combines outstanding performance, innovative patent-pending technology, reliability and ample capacity so digital content creators can focus on their creativity, not their gear."

The G-DRIVE Pro with Thunderbolt will be available this summer through G-Technology and its Premier Channel Partners. The MSRP for the 4TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt will be $849.95. A 2TB G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt solution will be available for $699.95.

To become a member of the new G-Technology Premier Partner Program, please visit:                http://www.G-Technology.com. Targeting digital video, audio and photography-focused resellers,              G-Technology's Premier Partner Program is exclusively dedicated to the creative professional storage market.

Come see "Storage Evolved" at NAB 2013, G-Technology Booth #SL12105:

    --  New Evolution Series: Also announced today is G-Technology's new
        Evolution Series. The Evolution Series is a flexible ecosystem of
        docking stations and interchangeable and expandable external hard drive
        modules that streamline the digital content workflow, making copying,
        transferring and distributing content more efficient, scalable and
        reliable. The Evolution Series family comprises the G-DOCK ev(TM) with
        Thunderbolt, the G-DRIVE(TM) ev and the G-DRIVE ev PLUS external hard
        drive modules with USB 3.0. The G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt is the only
        two-bay solution with interchangeable and rugged storage modules that
        can be taken into the field and used as true standalone external drives.
        Together they provide efficient content transfer, easy storage
        expansion, high performance and reliability in a simple
        user-configurable solution.
    --  G-TEAM Workshops at G-Technology's NAB booth: Pulitzer Prize-winning
        director, producer and photographer Vincent Laforet; one of the world's
        leading adventure sports and travel photographers Lucas Gilman; and
        Vienna-based award-winning filmmaker, director of photography and film
        producer Nino Leitner, all advocates of G-Technology, will host in-booth
        workshops (G-Technology Booth #SL12105), showcasing and talking about
        their creative approaches, gear and workflows.
    --  NAB Session with G-TEAM member Alex Buono and Saturday Night Live's film
        unit: On Monday, April 8 from 3-4 pm in room S220, come hear how SNL
        produces commercial parodies and short films with some of the tightest
        turnaround times in television, using G-Technology storage solutions.
    --  Creative Pro User Group NAB SuperMeet - G-Technology is a sponsor of the
        2013 NAB SuperMeet. Held on April 9 at the Rio Hotel Amazon Ballroom,
        the SuperMeet provides the post-production and broadcast community with
        an opportunity to learn about the latest technology trends, network with
        peers and share industry news and opportunities in a social setting that
        is educational, exciting and fun. To register, please visit
        http://www.supermeet.com/.
Stay connected with G-Technology:
G-Technology's roots are deeply ingrained in delivering premium storage solutions for audio/video production, photography and the professional digital content creation market. From storing, transferring, editing, distributing and storing content, G-Technology makes the workflow simpler, better and faster. G-Technology's high-performance portable and desktop drives, flexible transfer/edit solutions and fast RAID systems are all built for professional content creation environments where performance and reliability are paramount. Because G-Technology holds itself to the highest standards, its products can be found in premier post-production facilities worldwide.

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About HGST
HGST (formerly known as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies or Hitachi GST), a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), develops advanced hard disk drives, enterprise?class solid state drives, innovative external storage solutions and services used to store, preserve and manage the world's most valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, HGST provides high?value storage for a broad range of market segments, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Personal Storage. HGST was established in 2003 and maintains its U.S. headquarters in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.hgst.com.

¹  Capacity and performance requirements to support 2K, 4K and other media formats vary by camera and supported media formats, as well as related pixel sizes, frame rates, compressed or uncompressed media, and color models and depths.

One GB is equal to one billion bytes, and one TB equals 1,000 GB (one trillion bytes). Actual capacity will vary depending on operating environment and formatting.

G?Technology external hard drives serve as an element of an overall backup strategy. It is recommended that users keep two or more copies of their most important files backed up or stored on separate devices or online services.

G?Technology, G-DOCK ev and G-DRIVE are trademarks of HGST, a Western Digital company. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected availability dates for HDD products.  These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, demand, uncertainties related to the development, introduction, and timing of products based on new technologies, and other risks and uncertainties listed in Western Digital's recent SEC filings to which your attention is directed.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak on as of the date hereof, and HGST/WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

For more information contact:

    Erin Hartin                                           Chris Knight

    HGST/G-Technology                                     Atomic PR

    Cell: 303-601-8035                                    Cell: 415-786-9226

    Erin.Hartin.@hgst.com                                 G-Team@atomicpr.com

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G-Technology(TM) Launches Industry's Most Flexible Storage Solution For The Digital Workflow

The New Evolution Series Features the Only Two-Bay Docking Station with Interchangeable and Expandable Storage Modules that Can be Used as True Standalone External Hard Drives; Makes Transferring, Editing and Distributing Content Throughout the Workflow More Efficient, Scalable and Reliable

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB 2013, Booth #SL12105) --G-Technology, a leader in delivering premium storage solutions for audio/video production, photography and the creative professional market, announced today the first solutions in its new Evolution Series family - the G-DOCK ev(TM) with Thunderbolt, and the G-DRIVE(TM) ev and the G-DRIVE ev PLUS external hard drive modules with USB 3.0. Together, they provide quick content transfers for photography, 2K and 4K¹ digital cinema workloads with easy storage expansion, high performance and high reliability in a user configurable solution. The G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt is the only two-bay solution with interchangeable and rugged storage modules that have the flexibility to be taken into the field and used as true standalone external drives.

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Whether in the field or in the studio, the Evolution Series design allows for various storage system configurations, including JBOD, RAID 1 (redundancy), RAID 0 (performance) or used as standalone external drives modules to meet the most demanding digital content workflow and data management needs. As capacity or performance needs grow, simply expand and scale by using more high-capacity, high-performance external hard drive modules with the same docking station for quickly creating camera card backups, easily separating and organizing projects, shuttling dailies or proxies, or delivering final work to clients.

The G-DOCK ev also allows users to defer the cost of Thunderbolt across multiple hard drives. The G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt serves as the high-performance Thunderbolt hub for quickly copying data to as many USB 3.0 G-DRIVE ev external storage modules as needed for protecting, transferring, editing and distributing content throughout the workflow.

For the Creative Pro, Time is Money

Many creative professionals manage complex workflows and multiple stakeholders. Their storage solutions must simply work - protect and move data quickly and reliably throughout the workflow as movie directors, producers and photographers are on tight deadlines and cannot recreate that shot.  There is no room for error as a full day's shoot on set or on location could be worth millions of dollars- no time to waste for lost data, or slow transfers or edits. The Evolution Series docking station and interchangeable and expandable external hard drive modules help meet the changing capacity and performance requirements of today's creative professionals. Collectively, the Evolution Series helps streamline the digital content workflow, making copying, transferring, editing and distributing content more efficient, scalable and reliable.

G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt

The Evolution Series G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt is a two-bay, hot-swappable JBOD media drive system with user-configurable RAID 1 (protected) or RAID 0 (performance). Unlike other two-bay solutions that only offer bare hard drive modules that cannot be taken into the field and used as true standalone external drives, the G-DOCK ev ships with two 1TB removable and portable G-DRIVE ev external hard drive modules with USB 3.0. The G-DOCK ev provides dual Thunderbolt ports for future external storage expansion and for daisy chaining with other G-DOCK ev solutions or other Thunderbolt-based devices. Customers can purchase more 500GB or 1TB G-DRIVE ev and 1TB G-DRIVE ev PLUS external hard drive modules for ultimate flexibility and scalability, using one G-DOCK ev system. The G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt comes in a stylish all aluminum design with a Kensington® Lock slot and a three-year limited warranty. The G-DOCK ev is Mac®-formatted out-of-the-box. The Thunderbolt cable is included.

G-DRIVE ev External Hard Drive Module

The Evolution Series G-DRIVE ev is a rugged USB 3.0, 2.5-inch, 7200RPM hard drive-based external storage solution with transfer rates of up to 136MB/s. Paired with an Evolution Series G-DOCK ev, or used as a standalone external hard drive, the G-DRIVE ev is flexible for use in the field or back in the studio when connected to the G-DOCK ev for quick data backups, duplication and transfers. The G-Technology G-DRIVE ev comes in a compact all aluminum enclosure, featuring USB 3.0 for plug-and-play connectivity to other computers and workstations, and a 6Gb/s SATA interface for connection to the G-DOCK ev. It is available in 1TB or 500GB capacities.

G-DRIVE ev PLUS External Hard Drive Module

The Evolution Series G-DRIVE ev PLUS external hard drive module with USB 3.0 delivers transfer rates up to 250MB/s, which can be paired with an Evolution Series G-DOCK ev, or used as a standalone external storage device. It provides the speed and flexibility demanded by today's creative professionals. The G-Technology G-DRIVE ev PLUS is a compact, 2.5-inch, 7200RPM hard drive-based external storage solution in an all aluminum enclosure, featuring USB 3.0 for plug-and-play connectivity and a 6Gb/s SATA interface for connection to the G-DOCK ev. The G-DRIVE ev PLUS comes in 1TB capacity.

"When it comes to my storage needs, reliability, speed and capacity matter most," said Vincent Laforet, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, filmmaker and G-TEAM member. "I depend on my equipment to work like a pro whether I'm shooting commercials for companies like Famous Footware® or photos for The New York Times. As a G-Technology G-TEAM member, I've been testing an early sample of the G-DOCK ev and G-DRIVE ev and it's clear that G-Technology understands the demands of pre-production and post-production workflows. This is definitely an evolutionary approach in delivering storage solutions that help speed up the workflow."

"Time is money when it comes to professional digital workflows. We've designed the new Evolution Series to meet the rigorous demands of the world's best content creators. The new Evolution Series makes it fast and simple to make backup or duplicate copies of digital content in a portable format for various team members involved in the post-production process," said Mike Williams, vice president and general manager, G-Technology/HGST Branded Business. "Providing a clear return on investment, the design of the G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt also lets customers invest in a Thunderbolt-based system with the flexibility to buy multiple G-DRIVE ev or G-DRIVE ev PLUS drives for customized, project-based workflows."

The G-DOCK ev, which includes two 1TB G-DRIVE ev modules, will be available in May through G-Technology and its Premier Channel Partners for an MSRP of $749.95. Designed as a flexible and scalable ecosystem, additional 500GB or 1TB G-DRIVE ev modules can be purchased separately for a MSRP of $149.95 and $199.95, respectively. For increased performance the 1TB G-DRIVE ev PLUS modules can also be purchased separately for use with the G-DOCK ev with Thunderbolt. The G-DRIVE ev PLUS modules will be available this summer for $349.95 MSRP.

To become a member of the new G-Technology Premier Partner Program, please visit: http://www.G-Technology.com. Targeting digital video, audio and photography-focused resellers, G-Technology's Premier Partner Program is exclusively dedicated to the creative professional storage market.

Come experience "Storage Evolved" at NAB 2013: G-Technology Booth #SL12105:

    --  Storage Performance Barrier Breakthrough: G-Technology also announced
        today that it is breaking the external storage performance barrier and
        is making digital workflows simpler, faster and better. The new G-DRIVE
        PRO with Thunderbolt a compact, desktop external hard drive that
        performs like SSDs with HDD capacities, taking full advantage of the
        speed and power of Thunderbolt. Leveraging G-Technology's well-known
        G-DRIVE design, the new G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt delivers sustained
        data transfer rates of up to 480MB/s, which is up to three times faster
        (or 200 percent faster) than a single 3.5-inch desktop external hard
        drive. The broader creative professional market now has access to
        extremely high-performance, high-capacity and portable editing solutions
        for maintaining 2K and 4K workflows.
    --  G-TEAM Workshops at G-Technology's NAB booth: Pulitzer Prize-winning
        director, producer and photographer Vincent Laforet; filmmaker and one
        of the world's leading adventure sports and travel photographers Lucas
        Gilman; and Vienna-based award-winning filmmaker, director of
        photography and film producer Nino Leitner, all advocates of
        G-Technology, will host in-booth workshops (G-Technology Booth
        #SL12105), showcasing and talking about their creative approaches, gear
        and workflows.
    --  NAB Session with G-TEAM member Alex Buono and Saturday Night Live's film
        unit: On Monday, April 8 from 3-4 pm in room S220, come hear how SNL
        produces commercial parodies and short films with some of the tightest
        turnaround times in television using G-Technology storage solutions.
    --  Creative Pro User Group NAB SuperMeet - G-Technology is a sponsor of the
        2013 NAB SuperMeet. Held on April 9 at the Rio Hotel Amazon Ballroom,
        the SuperMeet provides the post-production and broadcast community an
        opportunity to learn about the latest technology trends, network with
        peers and share industry news and opportunities in a social setting that
        is educational, exciting and fun. To register, please visit
        http://www.supermeet.com/.
Stay connected with G-Technology:

G-Technology's roots are deeply ingrained in delivering premium storage solutions for audio/video production, photography and the professional content creation market. From storing, transferring, editing and distributing content, G-Technology makes the workflow simpler, better and faster. G-Technology's high-performance portable and desktop drives, flexible transfer/edit solutions and fast RAID systems are all built for professional content creation environments where performance and reliability are paramount. Because G-Technology holds itself to the highest standards, its products can be found in premier post-production facilities worldwide.

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About HGST

HGST (formerly known as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies or Hitachi GST), a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), develops advanced hard disk drives, enterprise?class solid state drives, innovative external storage solutions and services used to store, preserve and manage the world's most valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, HGST provides high?value storage for a broad range of market segments, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Personal Storage. HGST was established in 2003 and maintains its U.S. headquarters in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.hgst.com.

¹  Capacity and performance requirements to support 4K and other media formats vary by camera and supported media formats, as well as related pixel sizes, frame rates, compressed or uncompressed media, and color models and depths.

One GB is equal to one billion bytes, and one TB equals 1,000 GB (one trillion bytes). Actual capacity will vary depending on operating environment and formatting.

G?Technology external hard drives serve as an element of an overall backup strategy. It is recommended that users keep two or more copies of their most important files backed up or stored on separate devices or online services.

G?Technology, G-RAID, G-DOCK and G-DRIVE are trademarks of HGST, a Western Digital company. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected availability dates for HDD products.  These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, demand, uncertainties related to the development, introduction, and timing of products based on new technologies, and other risks and uncertainties listed in Western Digital's recent SEC filings to which your attention is directed.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak on as of the date hereof, and HGST/WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

    For more information contact:

    Erin Hartin                                        Chris Knight

    HGST/G-Technology                                  Atomic PR

    Cell: 303-601-8035                                 Cell: 415-786-9226

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ViXS Systems Inc. and Meld Technology announce the MT300 White Space Personal Broadcasting solution

ViXS((R)) XCode((R))4208 SoC delivers Powerful MPEG Encoding and Simultaneous Multimedia
Functions

TORONTO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of
smart network multimedia processors and MELD Technology, leading
provider of Pico Broadcast Systems, sending your content to any DTV
ever made today announced the release of the MT300 series of Pico
Broadcasters.   MELD's patented Pico Broadcasters enable use of TV
White Space spectrum for sending HD video and control signals
over-the-air using unlicensed spectrum.

The XCode 4208 System on Chip (SoC), is the brains and video processing
brawn for MELD's feature-rich family of industry leading products. The
MELD transmitter uses a standard TV signal to efficiently transmit
multiple HD video streams and control many TVs wirelessly at a
dramatically reduced cost, compared to other media distribution
technologies. These benefits make the solution ideal for intelligent
signage applications used in airports, hotels and restaurants,
convention centers, schools and hospitals. If you can plug a TV into an
electric outlet, you have an instant content viewing platform that is
limited only by the number of TVs you have in the transmit range of the
MT300.

"The MT300 is an excellent compliment to a digital media player because
it eliminates the complexity, clutter and restrictions of connecting
cables," said Jordan DuVal, President/CEO of MELD.  "It also reduces
the time and cost for deployment and content distribution. By shrinking
the cost and complexity of the same proven technology used by
professional broadcasters, businesses of all sizes can now Personally
Broadcast their content directly to any DTV.  The fact that the Vixs
Xcode 4208 SOC MIPs processor with embedded Linux runs our webserver
application while also performing the broadcast quality video encoding
has been a major benefit for MELD."

MELD's system uses TV White Space spectrum to reliably send large
amounts of HD resolution video using the same type of UHF spectrum as
broadcasters. This enables excellent coverage and non-line-of-site
connectivity. It obtains the available UHF white space channels for
streaming from the Spectrum Bridge spectrum management database. The
MELD solution complies with ATSC standards and uses the same
frequencies standard Digital TV can already receive.

"The MELD Pico Broadcaster is a world's first and we are proud to be an
essential part of this product," said John Pomeroy, Vice President of
ViXS' Infrastructure product line, "The benefit of wireless video
broadcast enabled by the ViXS Xcode technologies is that it meets all
the performance and financial needs of a growing market.  This is a
game changing opportunity to simplify and reduce deployment cost of
video solutions, while reducing installation down time, maintaining
high video quality, and ease of use."

About MELD Technology, Inc.

MELD Technology, Inc. (MELD) develops systems and intellectual properly
to simply, efficiently, and cost effectively serve content to any
Digital TV ever made.  All MELD products are proudly designed in the
USA.  The company is privately held and headquartered in Sunnyvale,
California.  MELD's products are protected by US Patent numbers
8,063,996 and 8,341,678 with other patents pending.  For more
information, contact us at (408) 242-5469 or visit http://www.MELDTech.com.

About ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS is a semiconductor pioneer in designing and developing
high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics and video
service provider industries.  With over 390 patents issued and pending
worldwide, ViXS has been recognized with a number of industry awards
for innovation. ViXS is a world leader in transcoder deployments with
over 40 million shipments to date, and still growing.

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

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

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in Europe, Asia
and North America. 

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.

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

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

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

SRI International Begins Final Development of Commercial Trusted Mobility Devices for U.S. Marine Corps

MENLO PARK, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SRI International has begun the final phase of a one-year, $3.8 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to develop and commercialize multiple-personality mobile devices. The goal of the Trusted Handheld program is to solve problems that arise when personal mobile devices are used for business purposes.

SRI is leading a research and development team that includes Galois Corporation, General Dynamics Broadband, and LG Electronics. The team is embedding domain isolation, encryption, policy, and related security technologies into smartphones for evaluations by carriers later this year.

The Trusted Handheld program was created by the U.S. Marine Corps to encourage development of commercially available multiple-personality mobile devices that meet corporate needs and could be used to access sensitive and classified information. As the business use of employee-owned smartphones and tablets proliferate, and as IT departments struggle to implement secure and cost-effective Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, the Marine Corps is helping the mobile device industry address isolation between personal and enterprise domains so that Government users will be able to leverage resultant commercial products.

To complete the project, SRI is leveraging more than 30 years of fundamental research on isolation technology, separation kernels, and multiple independent levels of security to develop a mobile device architecture that will work for the commercial marketplace while meeting the security needs of the Department of Defense and other Government departments.

"Our approach is to meet customer demands for a user-friendly mobile device that simultaneously ensures personal privacy and enterprise security," said Jeffrey Casper, program director, Engineering & Systems Group, SRI International. "This same commercial smartphone will support the military.  An Unclassified Domain can access secure records such as business e-mail, medical data, fitness reports, training apps, military avatars, and a Secret Domain can access data and applications related to operations."

The team successfully delivered 150 proof-of-concept dual-mode smartphones in September 2012 and a second 150 prototype dual-mode smartphones in February 2013. The team will deliver 150 advanced prototypes in June 2013 for the Department of Defense's certification and accreditation evaluations.

About SRI International

Innovations from SRI International have created new industries, billions of dollars of marketplace value, and lasting benefits to society--touching our lives every day. SRI, a nonprofit research and development institute based in Silicon Valley, brings its innovations to the marketplace through technology licensing, new products, and spin-off ventures. Government and business clients come to SRI for pioneering R&D and solutions in computing and communications, chemistry and materials, education, energy, health and pharmaceuticals, national defense, robotics, sensing, and more.

SOURCE  SRI International

SRI International

CONTACT: Dina Basin, SRI International, (650) 859-3845, dina.basin@sri.com

ebrary Releases New Military Complete and Project Management Subscriptions; Adds Titles to Government Complete

Company expands e-book access for Corporate and Government libraries

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ebrary®, a ProQuest business, is significantly expanding support for corporate and government libraries with two new e-book subscription databases, Military Complete(TM) and Project Management. The company has also added more than 4,900 new titles to its Government Complete(TM) collection.

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Military Complete includes thousands of e-books on the most relevant science and technology topics for a variety of military libraries from leading publishers including Springer, Wiley, MIT Press and more.  The new Project Management collection contains nearly 200 e-books on subjects such as risk management, strategic planning, lean manufacturing, IT aspects of project management and more from prestigious business publishers such as CRC Press, AMACOM/American Management Association and Butterworth-Heinemann.

"The new collections are highly valuable resources that will enable both corporate and government institutions, in particular, to affordably and significantly expand their collections," said Leslie Lees, ebrary's Vice President of Content Development. "They are an ideal complement to ebrary's other acquisition models, making it very simple to build a powerful information service and see the greatest return on collection investment."

Subscription is a key component to strategic e-book acquisition with ebrary, enabling libraries to examine their usage statistics to better understand user trends and also learn where to strategically apply budget in other models.

Additional benefits of acquiring e-books with a subscription through ebrary include:

    --  Continued collection growth at no cost to the institution
    --  Dedicated mobile apps for the iPad®, iPhone®, iPod touch® and
        Android(TM)
    --  DASH!(TM) (Data Sharing, Fast) for fully searchable digital repositories
    --  ebrary InfoTools(TM)  that turn words into portals to additional
        knowledge
    --  COUNTER-compliant usage statistics
    --  Multiple search and navigation options
    --  Chapter ranking of search results
    --  Personal bookshelves
    --  Highlighting and annotating
    --  Text-to-hyperlinks
    --  Text-to-speech
    --  Automatic citations
    --  RefWorks and EndNote integration
Meet ebrary at CIL

ebrary will be demonstrating its new subscription products and solutions for government, corporate, and academic libraries in the ProQuest booth #301 at CIL, April 8 through 10 in Washington, D.C.

About ebrary

ebrary helps customers acquire e-books strategically through a three step approach: Transition, Diversify and Streamline(TM).  The company believes that by challenging the e-book status quo, organizations can effectively serve the diverse and growing needs of researchers and maximize their budgets. Founded in 1999, long before e-books were popular, ebrary is a ProQuest business located in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

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ebrary

CONTACT: Beth Dempsey, beth.dempsey@proquest.com, 248.349.7810

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

American Well Announces Telehealth Pilot for Clinical Care Programs at Massachusetts General Hospital

Extending world-class mental health, heart failure and neurology care to patients

BOSTON, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Well® today announced a three-pronged telehealth pilot program at Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General). This program is designed to bring healthcare services to current patients in Massachusetts, focusing first on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Heart Failure and Neurology, by making physicians available to patients through live, real-time video visits.

"Telemedicine is a critical tool in improving access to care and overcoming barriers created by geography, income or social circumstance," said Dr. Lee H. Schwamm, Vice Chair of Neurology and Medical Director of TeleHealth at Massachusetts General Hospital. "The technology enables us to extend our reach and deliver the highest quality of care to members of our own system and to a broader population of patients as well."

Through a six-month pilot with Massachusetts General Hospital TeleHealth, scheduled to launch this month, the program will offer patients access to telehealth visits in three clinical areas - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Heart Failure and Neurological Movement Disorders.

    --  Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: The pilot program will focus on
        children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) and
        Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Parents and children
        dealing with Autism and ADHD often find it difficult to find appropriate
        resources locally or to secure after school appointments.  The program
        will allow participating physicians to see existing patients in their
        own homes.

    --  Heart Failure: The pilot program will give cardiologists the ability to
        hold video visits with patients at home. The program will begin with
        heart failure patients as they require close monitoring by their care
        team for successful disease management.

    --  Neurology: The pilot program will focus on follow-up visits for patients
        with limited mobility, which makes travel difficult and home visits
        ideal.
Massachusetts General Hospital launched its TeleStroke program in 2000, allowing Mass General stroke specialists to examine and diagnose patients at remote clinical locations throughout New England and recommend a plan of care to local physicians.

American Well's web-based Online Care platform is designed to extend the ability of physicians to better care for their patients from the patients' home or work using the web, smartphones or tablet devices. Physicians can review a patient's incoming clinical information, speak with and see the patient, prescribe medications if appropriate and suggest follow-up care. Online Care visits are designed to abide by HIPAA rules, protecting the patient's privacy and the security of their health information. At the conclusion of the six-month pilot, the program may be expanded beyond the three initial clinical areas.

"Massachusetts General Hospital is an iconic institution representing the very best of healthcare both nationally and worldwide. Mass General's decision to roll out telehealth as a channel for their renowned services fits the bill of innovation and modernization of healthcare delivery for which this organization is so well known," said Roy Schoenberg MD, MPH, CEO of American Well Systems. "We at American Well are proud to be part of this effort and will help Mass General and its leadership continue to shape clinical best practices and enlist technology as a way to bring care to their patients."

About American Well
American Well® is a telehealth services company that brings healthcare into the homes and workplaces of patients, to overcome barriers of distance, mobility and time.  The Company's web and mobile telehealth platform lets patients and clinicians connect for live, clinically meaningful visits through video, secure text chat and phone. American Well partners with leading health plans, delivery networks, retail pharmacies, employers and distributors to deploy telehealth services, including solution design and set-up, provider network design and operations, and marketing to support adoption by consumers, physicians and employer groups.

American Well is a registered trademark of American Well Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.

Media Contacts:

American Well
Julie Sculley or Dave McKee

Schwartz MSL

781-684-0770
americanwell@schwartzmsl.com

SOURCE  American Well

American Well

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

Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

New compact Super 16 digital cinema camera with 13 stops of dynamic range, allows shooting with a professional film look in a beautiful design that fits in your pocket!

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NAB 2013 -- Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, a beautifully designed, pocket sized digital cinema camera that includes powerful features such as Super 16mm sized 1080HD sensor, super wide 13 stops of dynamic range, built in SD card recorder for Apple ProRes, lossless compressed CinemaDNG RAW capture and active Micro Four Thirds lens mount, all in an attractive compact design for only US$995.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2013 booth at #SL218.

Since the original Blackmagic Cinema Camera was launched at NAB 2012, it has been celebrated by industry professionals for its amazing film look and accurate and cinematic color. The new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has most of the features of its bigger brother, including its feature film look, but has been redesigned with a dramatically smaller size that is less than an inch thick and can be held easily in your hand.

This compact design allows the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera to be used in more situations where a larger camera would not be practical. It's so small that it can be used in situations in the field where a larger camera could be dangerous. The camera's film look even allows personal video to be shot with the style and creativity of a motion picture film!

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera features an industry standard Super 16 sensor size, so it's perfect when using Super 16 cine lenses via MFT adapters, as the shooting experience is the same as using the same lens on a Super 16 film camera. The 13 stops of dynamic range look of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is almost identical to shooting on a professional Super 16 film camera. The Micro Four Thirds lenses offer a wide range of low cost lenses with amazing image quality, and they are compatible with mount adapters such as PL mounts for large lens and professional motion picture film rigs.

One of the most important features of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is its super wide dynamic range of 13 stops, allowing feature film quality images. A common mistake in the television industry is the assumption that more resolution means higher quality. Most cameras, even ones with higher than HD resolution, can produce"video" looking images that suffer from highlight and black clipping that limits details. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera's wide dynamic range eliminates this problem and provides film quality with dramatically more detail retained in black and whites in the image. Once the shoot is complete, DaVinci Resolve Lite color correction software can be used to adjust images and take advantage of this extra range in the images.

To eliminate the damage that low bit depth and high compression video storage creates, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera includes a easy to use SD card recorder that allows the full sensor dynamic range to be recorded in professional ProRes 422 (HQ) format, as well as 12 bit Log RAW lossless compressed CinemaDNG format. These files can be read by high end video software as they are all open standard. In addition to the regular CinemaDNG RAW format, Blackmagic Design will also be implementing a QuickTime wrapper for the open standard CinemaDNG and companion codec, allowing the camera to record in a format that allows RAW editing in popular editing software.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera has been designed as the perfect companion to editing software such as Final Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer. Unlike other cameras, which require the use of custom video file formats, the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera includes absolutely no custom video file formats, and every file type included is open standard.

The built in large LCD display makes focus easy, and allows playback of captured files. Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera includes a built in microphone, as well as external jack based mic/line level balanced audio connections. When reviewing recorded clips, audio can be played through the built in speaker and routed through the headphone port or micro HDMI output. The HDMI output includes all camera data such as timecode, transport control, shutter angle, color temperature setting and ASA information overlaid in attractive anti aliased fonts.

"This is an extremely exciting camera and its been amazing to work on. Our original Blackmagic Cinema Camera was small, but this new model is so much smaller than the original, we almost cannot believe it features very similar image quality," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "We think customers are going to really enjoy this new model and use it both personally and professionally. It's going to allow shooting in situations that could never have been achieved at this quality level previously. It's also going to be the camera that thousands of new up and coming cinematographers use as their first camera for their independent films. It's going to be exciting!"

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Key Features

    --  High resolution 1080HD Super 16mm sized sensor with superior handing of
        image detail.
    --  Super wide 13 stops of dynamic range allows capture of increased details
        for feature film look.
    --  Compatible with extremely high quality Micro Four Thirds lenses.
        Compatible with other mounts via common third party adapters such as PL
        mount and Super 16 cine lenses.
    --  Built in SD card allows long duration recording with easy to use media.
    --  Open file formats compatible with popular NLE software such as ProRes
        422 (HQ) and lossless compressed CinemaDNG 12 bit RAW. No custom file
        formats.
    --  Features all standard connections, including mini jack mic/line audio
        in, micro HDMI output for monitoring with camera status graphic overlay,
        headphone mini jack, LANC remote control and standard DC 12 power
        connection.
    --  Built in LCD for camera settings via easy to use menus.
    --  Supports 1080HD resolution capture in 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps.
    --  Compatible with DaVinci Resolve Lite color grading software.
Availability and Price

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is available in July for US$995 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide.

Press Photography

Product photos of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, and all other Blackmagic Design products, are available at http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.

About Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design creates the world's highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and film restoration software for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design's DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability, while the company's Emmy(TM) award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including stereoscopic 3D and 4K workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. For more information, please check http://www.blackmagicdesign.com.

SOURCE  Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Design

CONTACT: Terry Frechette, terryf@blackmagicdesign.com, Tel: +1 (978) 337 0991

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

Connexity Unveils Household and Individual Multiscreen Advertising

New Audience Discovery Tools Leverage Multigraph Technology

VENTURA, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Connexity, the integrated digital advertising company focused on Audience Discovery®, today announced the release of two new capabilities: Household Multiscreen and Individual Multiscreen. These new offerings provide the ability to target messaging across connected smart phone, tablet, laptop and desktop devices. Household Multiscreen works at the family level and is ideal for large purchases, such as a new car.  Individual Multiscreen is ideal for re-messaging the same person across their various devices.

Connexity's multigraph technology provides a powerful blend of consumer signals to get the right ad in front of the right person at the right time. "When we combine behavioral lookalikes with device cohabitation the signal strength grows, leading to a much higher probability of reaching the same person," said Dean Banks, Connexity cofounder and CTO.

"We work closely with our customers to leverage their ad delivery, visitor and customer data," said Dave Gross, Connexity cofounder and CEO. "Streaming graph insertion of consumer engagement at the campaign level allows for device bridging without mobile device persistence. This means we don't need a cookie on smart phones or tablets, or any other identifier, to bridge a campaign to the other devices in the household."

The company is adding Household Multiscreen and Individual Multiscreen capabilities to its suite of Audience Discovery tools that include Preflight Audience Insights, Intelligent Prospecting, and Behavioral Lookalikes. Connexity's multiscreen advertising is provided on a per campaign basis with no technology integration. Complimentary multiscreen audience analysis is available to every interested client to establish the available signal before budget is put to work.

"These new capabilities are consistent with our fundamental mission of making advertising more relevant to the consumer while respecting data transparency, choice and accountability," said Gross. The Connexity multiscreen approach is fully privacy compliant and probabilistic meaning no device fingerprinting or personally identifiable information (PII) is used.

About Connexity

Connexity is an integrated digital advertising company focused on optimized audience buying and selling through its proprietary, streaming, end-to-end solution. Connexity Audience Discovery® extracts relevant connections, interests & consumer intent using multigraph analysis, seeded with advertiser 1(st) party data. This unique approach treats every ad as a product recommendation. The company has offices in New York and Southern California. For more information, visit http://www.connexity.com.

SOURCE  Connexity

Connexity

CONTACT: Tricia Schmidt, Connexity, (805) 804-3250, press@connexity.com

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

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services Partners with LevelUp to Provide Mobile Payment App on College Campuses

Largest Mobile Payment Network in U.S. Makes Students' Lives Easier Dining on Campus.

RYE BROOK, N.Y., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services continues to bring the latest technological innovations to campus dining through a partnership with LevelUp, the leading U.S. mobile technology payment provider. Chartwells piloted LevelUp at Buffalo State in New York and Northeastern's Curry Student Center retail dining venue in Boston, making mealtime ordering quicker and more convenient.

College students traditionally have limited options of paying by cash, credit card or using a meal plan swipe card system to dine at retail venues on campuses. Thanks to LevelUp, students don't have to worry if they forget their cash, coins, or cards. They can rely on their smart device to pay for meals using a mobile payment application.

How LevelUp Works
LevelUp is an easy-to-use electronic payment option which allows students to pay for purchases at certain participating merchants or dining venues using a smart device. The LevelUp app is downloaded and students can register a personal credit card to generate a dedicated QR code. To use LevelUp's mobile payment service, the merchant or retail dining venue must have a scanning device on site. At check-out, the student pulls up the personal QR code on the smart device to initiate the scanning and the payment process. After this quick electronic transaction, a receipt is emailed to the student. LevelUp's website provides an interactive map showing different locations where its mobile payment is accepted on or off campus. Students and parents can also track how much money is being spent at mealtime.

Patti Girardi, Chartwells' Vice President of Marketing and Creative Services, added, "Chartwells chose to pilot the new payment system at Buffalo State and Northeastern because we thought it was a perfect fit for our partners. What's great for Chartwells is that LevelUp can provide analytics about meal purchases, site visits and return visits. This information can be used to gauge which promotions or limited time offers were popular among students and any sales fluctuations at retail locations based on student purchasing behaviors. LevelUp provides a greater opportunity for campus dining operations to focus on guest interaction as well as convenience."

Sara Garfinkle, President of United Students Government at Buffalo State said, "Chartwells is very 'hip' using LevelUp."

About Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Chartwells is the recognized leader in foodservice management, hospitality and award winning YouFirst guest service within college and university dining environments throughout academic institutions across the United States. We take tremendous pride in our high standards and dedicated service culture while providing nutritious cuisine that satisfies unique appetites, lifestyles and dietary needs for every guest dining on campus.

Chartwells is committed to practices that honor ethical values, embrace diversity and inclusion, support the environment and value communities through demonstrated leadership, professionalism and new innovations.

Chartwells provides opportunities for personal growth and development while offering rewarding and promising careers in support of the clients, students and campus communities we serve.

For more information about Chartwells, visit our websites at http://www.EatLearnLive.com, http://www.DineonCampus.com and social media pages at http://www.Facebook.com/ChartwellsHigherEd, http://www.Twitter.com/ChartwellsHE and http://www.YouTube.com/ChartwellsHigherEd.

SOURCE  Chartwells

Chartwells

CONTACT: Kristine Andrews, Communications Director, Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, Kristine.andrews@compass-usa.com, Office phone: 914-935-5437

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

Telairity's Next Generation BE-IRD-5600 4:2:2 Integrated Receiver/Decoder Debuts At NAB 2013

New system offers a variety of advanced features including 4:2:2 decode, genlock, and a front-panel confidence monitor

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Telairity, manufacturer of the industry's best encoders, today announced the introduction of the BE-IRD-5600 integrated receiver and decoder (IRD), an advanced, next-generation 4:2:2/4:2:0, HD/SD, MPEG2/MPEG4 (H.264/AVC) broadcast-class system for broadcasters, cable and satellite operators, and telecom services around the world.

The new Telairity IRD is a complete solution for communications companies, especially those transitioning from SD to HD services, migrating from MPEG-2 to MPEG4 compression, and/or upgrading from 4:2:0 distribution to 4:2:2 contribution signals, or moving to DVB-T2.

The announcement was made by Ben Silva, Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Business Development, at the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention and exhibition, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  Telairity's booth is located in South Hall (upper floor), Booth 11307.

A highly flexible IRD, the IRD-5600 features a front panel confidence monitor, frame synchronization capabilities (genlock), and both 4:2:2/4:2:0 and MPEG-2/ MPEG-4 (H.264/AVC) decoding. A built-in multiplexer allows users to create highly customized single program or multiple program transport streams (SPTS, MPTS) over IP. Other features include an integrated BISS/BISS-E descrambler, HD to SD down-conversion and aspect ratio adaptation, and two PCMCIA Common Interface card slots to support Conditional Access systems.

In additional to DVB tuners, including DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, and DVB-T/T2, the IRD-5600 also can be ordered with DTMB or ATSC RF turners. Other inputs include ASI, TS over IP, and optionally DS3/E3. On loss of signal, the unit will automatically switch over to another input, later automatically resuming the primary feed when the signal is reacquired. Outputs include SDI, ASI, HDMI, analog audio, and analog video.

Control and monitoring options include the unit's front panel controls, its built-in browser-based Monitor Center facility, or standard SNMP-based network management systems.

"As communications companies throughout the developing world continue upgrading their telecommunications systems, equipment capable of increasingly sophisticated functioning is crucial to their operating efficiency and bottom line," said Silva.  "Telairity's vast experience in developing full-featured, affordable systems for broadcasters provides the backdrop for the development of our next-generation IRD-5600, integrating the full range of features commonly requested by our customers.

About Telairity 

Telairity is a supplier of innovative real-time H.264/AVC (MPEG-4) video compression solutions for broadcasting, backhaul, IPTV, and related markets. The company's unique video processing technology, based on the Telairity T1P2000 multi-core video processor, delivers the industry's best price/performance for real-time H.264 video encoders today, with unique features like "instant-on" service.  The company's global headquarters is based in Santa Clara, Calif. Further information is available at http://www.telairity.com.

Telairity and AVClairity are trademarks of Telairity, Inc. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners. 

SOURCE  Telairity

Telairity

CONTACT: Skip Ferderber, Skip Ferderber & Associates, +1 (425) 315-1724, skip@skipf1.com, or Harlan McGhan, Telairity, +1 (408) 764-0270 x518, harlan@telairity.com

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

Panasonic Acquires Audio Streaming Platform Provider Aupeo GmbH

WIESBADEN, Germany, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Media Content Delivery Platform Provides Automotive Industry with Personalized Mobile
Service

    Panasonic Corporation of North America and its division company Panasonic Automotive
Systems Company of America today announced the acquisition of Aupeo GmbH, a leading
content and audio streaming service and technology platform provider, based in Berlin,
Germany. Aupeo has global reach providing consumers with a unique content experience, and
its acquisition will further enhance the leading-edge technology and customer relationship
tools Panasonic is able to offer its automotive customers.

    "Providing connected services and mobile content delivery that both appeal to
consumers and enable product differentiation is critical to the automotive industry," said
Tom Gebhardt, President of Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America. "There is a
considerable need for a connected and personalized media content platform that enables
consumers to access content on any device while also enabling businesses to have a richer
relationship with their customers. Conventional consumer-focused music and content
services do not address all the needs of car manufacturers. Aupeo's technologies and
content delivery platform provide a solution that is complementary to Panasonic's
automotive, business-to-business and business-to-consumer product lines."

    "Aupeo was founded with a clear vision to deliver online and seamless content services
to internet-connected devices", said Holger G. Weiss, CEO of Aupeo. "At that point, we saw
the car as our most important focus. It is exciting to become a part of the Panasonic
family as our industry continues to grow rapidly and mature. Aupeo and Panasonic remain
deeply committed to providing current and potential customers in all industries with
leading global music and audio streaming services and technologies."

    Aupeo was established in Berlin in 2008 by Armin G. Schmidt. Today, Aupeo is licensed
to operate streaming services in more than 40 countries, offering consumers a rich
personalized music experience. Aupeo also offers consumers more than 6,000 channels of
terrestrial radio, podcast streaming and other services and will continue to rapidly
deploy new products to meet the demands of end-users as well as Panasonic's customers in
the automotive and other industries. For more information on Aupeo, visit
corporate.aupeo.com [http://corporate.aupeo.com ]

    About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America

    Based in Peachtree City, GA, and with Detroit-area operations located in Farmington
Hills, MI, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America is a division company of
Secaucus, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of Osaka, Japan, one of the world's leading developers
and producers of innovative digital and other electronic products for consumer, business
and industrial use. Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, together with
Panasonic Corporation's Automotive and Industrial Systems Company, coordinate global
automotive industry systems and component operations. For more information on Panasonic
Automotive Systems Company of America please visit http://www.panasonic.com/automotive

    Editorial Contacts

    Jim Reilly (Media Relations) +1(201)392-6067 jim.reilly@us.panasonic.com

    Dan Unger (Media Relations) +1(201)392-4571 dan.unger@us.panasonic.com

Panasonic Europe Ltd.

Digisoft.tv and Dune HD Partner to Introduce Industry-First Solution to Cord Cutting

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Cost-Effective Platform Returns Control to Service Operators and Retailers with
Award-Winning Dune HD Connect StickSTB

    Digisoft.tv, a global provider of HTML5 set-top box (STB) software and Dune HD, a
global leader in full HD media players and connected boxes, announce a new cost-effective
consumer platform aimed at carriers and retailers. Based on the award-winning Dune HD
Connect StickSTB(TM) with additional support for the company's full line of IPTV and OTT
IP and hybrid CPE devices, the agreement encompasses distribution, systems integration,
research and development and support.

    The offering is centered around the delivery of hybrid and IP-based television
services globally with Dune HD's innovative line of CPE products that feature powerful
Sigma Designs chipsets, and offer support for MHEG-5 and HbbTV using Digisoft's Iris
operating system. The combined Dune HD/Digisoft.tv product supports standard broadcast
formats and rapid customization using HTML5 for the interface, including EPG, VOD and the
App Store.

    "The market for hybrid services is growing dramatically, particularly for operators
where the digital switchover is underway or recently completed," said Konstantin
Dyshlevoy, CEO, Dune HD. "Our CPE products enable operators to deliver content to the
widest range of subscribers without replacing their existing TVs or having to find room
for bulky set-top boxes. The combination of our simple, high-quality, plug-and-play design
and compact form factors make Dune HD products cost-effective to install and support for
operators, meaning they can generate revenues faster and with lower overhead. With our
partner Digisoft, Dune HD devices can be easily tailored to meet individual operator
needs."

    Fearghal Kelly, CEO of Digisoft.tv, explains, "The Dune HD family of hybrid media
players, combined with a Pay as You Go approach to both television and the App Store, will
help service operators address the very real threat of cord cutting. Digisoft.tv is
delighted to partner with Dune HD to provide leadership in this rapidly developing area."

    The demonstration of Iris on Dune HD set-top boxes and dongles can be seen at NAB in
the Dune HD Booth #SU11614 and at the Digisoft Meeting Suite at the Hilton Elara.

    About Digisoft.tv and Iris

    Digisoft.tv is a leading global provider of set-top box software for the broadcast and
telecommunications industries. The company's middleware platform, Iris, is designed to
meet the multiple service and editorial requirements of service providers. Iris supports
all IP and broadcast standards, including DVB, ISDB-T and ATSC. Digisoft.tv is also a
member of and evangelist for the HbbTV consortium. Built on HTML5, Iris delivers the
control and flexibility to offer cost effective services. Digisoft.tv provides software
and professional services to brands such as Vodafone and RTE. Digisoft maintains
headquarters in Ireland with sales offices around the world. Visit the company at
http://www.digisoft.tv or follow us on Linked In.

    About Dune HD

    Dune HD [http://www.dune-hd.com ] was the first to introduce a product in the
StickSTB(TM) category and is a global leader in hybrid and full HD media players and
connected boxes for consumers and operators. Over the past five years Dune HD has received
more awards than any other company in the category for delivering the very best in
universal media players. Dune HD products support the widest number of digital formats in
use today, from Internet-based digital streaming and download, to disc-based formats such
as 3D, Blu-ray and DVD, and support for IPTV, VOD, OTT, networked digital files and
interactive services. Designed by world-class engineers from Russia and Ukraine, Dune HD
media players are enjoyed by more than half a million consumers in more than 60 countries.
More information on Dune HD is online at http://www.dune-hd.com.

    Media Contacts:

       
        Digisoft.tv
        Pam Dorney
        Head of Marketing and Communications
        pdorney@digisoft.tv
        +353-21-491-7272

       
        Dune HD
        Samantha Steinwinder
        The Concept Agency
        Samantha@conceptagency.com
        +1-206-713-6983

Digisoft.tv

Welcome to Miami-Lango Brings Unique Visual Messaging to the Hands of Miami Smart Phone Users

iPhone & Android App Offers Miamians Location and Culture Specific Images; Lango Users Spark Conversation with Images Depicting Latest Miami Gossip

MIAMI, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lango, the platform for self-expression and creative communication, today announced the launch of visual messaging icons created specifically for Miami area iPhone and Android users. Lango empowers texting with daily content based on the latest and greatest news, celebrity gossip, entertainment and social trends--and now users can share Miami "spark" and "flair" across their mobile and social networks.

Lango is the first company to summarize daily happenings, social communication and culture by transforming them into relevant textable images. The Lango Miami Pack includes images depicting Ocean Drive, beach babes and dudes, gators, sunglasses and "Welcome to Miami" lingo. Lango does not tell Miamians what to say, but instead provides a way for them to express emotion and humor in peer-to-peer texting and across social media networks.

"We're setting out to redefine what it means to send a text message and share images across social networks," said Jen Grenz, VP of Mobile, Lango. "Never before have Miamians had the opportunity to incorporate images depicting their own culture and daily happenings into their everyday communication and social sharing. This is the future of messaging."

In addition to relevant textable images, the Lango app supports 'meme' like social sharing, giving users the freedom to make social commentary on Facebook and Twitter. Its proprietary 'Essence Engine' continuously proposes customized images to personalize each message, eliminating the need for lengthy search within a large, unsorted collection of images. Images can be used to emphasize a feeling or expression, or summarize the idea of an entire text.

Now Miamians can "spark" up the word "Miami" in a text message by choosing the sunglasses and palm tree background to express it visually. And users who are looking to add some "flair" to their texting and social sharing can choose a background or insert their own photo and write a slogan to express exactly what they mean.

"The way you communicate on a regular basis is largely impacted by where you live," said Dr. Udi Graff, Lango's Chairman & CEO. "We are offering Miamians, and those who want to incorporate images of Miami into their daily text messages, the means to make their text and social conversations more expressive. Finally, Miami's unique culture can be depicted through images and integrated into daily communication in a creative way!"

The Miami pack is designed to supplement the release of Lango's daily content, and is available for purchase in its in-app virtual store. For simplicity, users can purchase Lango coins in the virtual store to create an endless library of images. Lango's virtual store offers a large variety of themed Premium Packs, including images depicting famed football players as part of the National Football League Player's Association (NFLPA) pack, Gangnam Style, SteamPunk, and many other event-driven exciting visuals and packs.

For more information about Lango, visit http://www.lango.me. To get the free iPhone app, visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lango/id499824003?mt=8&uo=4
To get the free Android app, visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zlango.zms&feature&utm_source=web&utm_medium=web_google&utm_campaign=web

About Lango

Lango--formally Zlango--is the provider of a unique mobile app for visual messaging with dynamic content. Located in the heart of San Francisco, Lango's lead investors are Benchmark and DAG. Lango operates as newspaper editorial--every day releasing fresh visuals that are dynamically updated via the app. Lango is redefining what it means to send a text-message and share images across social media channels. Its quirky and often humorous daily content provide users with the capability to create an endless flow of self-expression. Lango is available for both iPhone and Android.

To learn more about Lango or to download, visit http://www.lango.me

SOURCE  Lango

Lango

CONTACT: Sarah Hilmer, SS|PR, (719) 634-1180, shilmer@sspr.com

Web Site: http://www.lango.me

AltaSens Introduces Two New Imaging Products

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AltaSens, Inc., a leader in CMOS image sensor development, introduced two new products: the AL30210C image sensor, its latest generation 1/3" CMOS sensor, and the ALWPU, a companion Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) processing unit. 

The WDR ASIC solution was recently on display throughout the four-day China Public Security Expo (CPSE) and attracted a variety of customers interested in the exciting new capabilities offered by AltaSens. In addition, AltaSens will demonstrate WDR applications at ISC West 2013 in Las Vegas on April 10-12 at booth 3037.

AltaSens plans to market the WDR ASIC solution throughout the security, video conference, and medical industries as a high-performance WDR HD sensor with multiple programmable image capture speeds up to 60 fps. 

The AL30210 and ALWPU are fully qualified to JESD-47, Qualification of Integrated Circuits and elements of JESD22, JESD85, and JESD78 as applicable.  The sensor and ASIC meet all RoHS and REACH environmental requirements and are in mass production.  Four versions of the sensor are available:

-AL30210C-1, 60 degrees C Standard Product

-AL30210C-2, 85 degrees C High Temperature Sensor - Proven Performance for Demanding Environments

-AL30210M-1, Monochrome, 60 degrees C Standard Product

-AL30210M-2, Monochrome, 85 degrees C High Temperature Sensor - Proven Performance for Demanding Environments

Lead time and competitive pricing available upon request.

AltaSens, a wholly owned subsidiary of JVC KENWOOD Corporation (http://www.jvckenwood.co.jp/en/index.html), was founded in 2004 and has emerged as the pioneer of High Definition and Wide Dynamic Range CMOS imaging technology. AltaSens' products can be found at the heart of many high-end cameras built for a variety of applications, including videoconference, telepresence, surveillance, broadcast, cinematography, medical, and industrial. AltaSens offers a cost-competitive suite of products focused on full 1080p60 HD resolution in 1/3" to 2/3" sensor offerings.  For more about AltaSens High Definition and Wide Dynamic Range products, see  http://www.altasens.com.

    Contact:

    AltaSens, Inc.

    Edwin Chow

    650-248-0148

    echow@altasens.com

SOURCE  AltaSens, Inc.

AltaSens, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.jvckenwood.co.jp/en/index.html

CrowdOptic and LBMA Announce Research Partnership to Advance Focus-Aware Mobility

SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdOptic, a maker of crowd-powered mobile applications for live events, and the Location Based Marketing Association (The LBMA) have joined forces to develop and promote new focus-aware mobile technology for fans at live events. 

Part of the LBMA's mandate is to foster research, innovation and pilot projects that push the boundaries of place-based marketing. Through this initiative, we've partnered with several top tier global brands carefully selected from among LBMA's large network of marketing affiliates to introduce the new technology to consumers.  The technology will be introduced in a series of test launches at major entertainment events throughout the summer, before making it widely to marketers in the fall.

Focus awareness is a ground-shifting new capability which combines traditional GPS-location awareness with data on where mobile users are aiming their smartphones.  Focus-based technology enables new kinds of apps in which users aim their phones to engage with one another as they watch events simultaneously -- for example to connect, chat or vote on the shared subject of focus.  Focus-awareness also allows marketers to chart the shifting momentum in crowds.

The partnership comes as demand grows among LBMA's network for mechanisms to enhance context-awareness in mobile.  Marketers want to know how many phones are engaged with their apps as events are happening (heat), who those users are, where they are looking and how the crowd's engagement is dynamically changing moment to moment - all of which are capabilities unique to CrowdOptic's technology.

"Our vision of the future is new apps that dynamically adapt based on knowing what activities people in a crowd are watching and engaging in, as well as joining people with shared interests together, right there in the moment," said Asif Khan, Founder and President of LBMA.

Said Brent Iadarola, Global Research Director of Mobile & Wireless Communications at Frost & Sullivan: "Focus is an emerging mobile category that will play a significant role in the next generation of location services.  In contrast to augmented reality, which combines location and mobile Internet search to provide information on landmarks in static environments, focus based services enable the tracking and tagging of objects (or individuals) in moving or dynamic environments.  By enabling mobile users to point their phones at moving objects or people to access real-time information about their subject of interest, this area of technology in which CrowdOptic is a pioneer clearly presents some very unique and lucrative avenues for hyper-targeted marketing promotions, advertising, and mobile coupons."

CrowdOptic is currently in use around the world in apps which enable users to "aim their phone" to act or interact - whether to discuss, report or discover other people based on their shared focus.  The company powers a range of applications which vary from finding friends in a crowd, to aiming a phone to vote, to aiming to alternate views of a live broadcast, to aiming to connect with athletes and celebrities at live events.  The technology works both through an app and anytime without an app, by historically mining the standard metadata tags embedded in shared photo images. The mechanisms used to acquire context beyond location include continuous streams of GPS, compass and triangulation algorithms illuminating common points of focus between mobile users. 

The LBMA will begin to introduce these projects which leverage the CrowdOptic platform for top global brands beginning in the summer of 2013.

About LBMA - http://thelbma.com/

The Location Based Marketing Association is an international group dedicated to fostering research, education and collaborative innovation at the intersection of people, places, and media. Our goal is simple: To educate, share best practices, establish guidelines for growth and to promote the services of member companies to brands and other content-related providers. The over 600 members of the LBMA include retailers, restaurant chains, agencies, advertisers, media buyers, software and services providers, and wireless companies.

About CrowdOptic - http://www.crowdoptic.com

CrowdOptic is a new crowd-powered "heat" signal - the next evolution of location-based services that recognizes the hottest crowd activity in real time as it occurs, and also after the fact, through powerful analytics.  By tracking where smartphone cameras are located and where they are pointed, CrowdOptic can instantly filter mobile media and create new opportunities for eyewitness engagement. CrowdOptic identifies, tags and rebroadcasts the live event experience to the world, on mobile, social TV and second screens. CrowdOptic is used around the world to power a wide range of apps that let users aim their phones to connect, report news, find friends, alternate broadcasts, cast a vote and discover others who share their focus and interests.  CrowdOptic is a privately-held, venture-backed company based in San Francisco.

SOURCE  CrowdOptic

CrowdOptic

CONTACT: CrowdOptic, media@crowdoptic.com, +1-650-291-3440

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

Industry Verified Job Descriptions Now Accessible In The Cloud

HR Professionals now have the ability to access a growing, cloud based
resource for building their Job Descriptions. The problems of organizing a company's job description library and
communicating job expectations are solved with this tool from Prevue HR
Systems Inc.

VANCOUVER, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - 75% of job applicants won't apply for
your job opening if they don't like the job description. 40% of new
hires fail within a year. The need for clear job descriptions and
employee roles is greater than ever. Prevue HR System's new cloud tool,
the Job Description Builder (JDB) allows companies of all sizes to
build their job library from a growing list of verified job description
templates. See it in action here: http://jdb.prevuehr.com

Built for the Human Resources department tasked with creating job
descriptions, the JDB provides content and an outline for all levels of
jobs. Each job description is fully customizable by the user. The JDB
also includes a profile of the ideal job candidate for each description
created. This profile can be used in tandem with job fit testing to
make hiring decisions even easier.

"We wanted to create a tool that's not only reliable, but evolving"
states Ken Danderfer, Director of Product Development at Prevue HR
Systems. "Because the JDB is in the Cloud, it allows us to make updates
and provider users with the most up-to-date information possible. Users
of the JDB can have their data stored online for easy access and
organization" Mr. Danderfer goes on to explain. Prevue HR Systems
believes that setting clear employee expectations through proper job descriptions is a critical first step in reducing expensive turnover.

Since 1996 Prevue HR Systems Inc. (formerly known as Prevue Assessments)
has been providing companies with online recruiting and HR assessment
systems. These systems improve hiring success and retention, increase
the speed of hire and enhance employee development.

SOURCE  Prevue HR Systems Inc.

Video with caption: "VIDEO: Industry Verified Job Descriptions Now Accessible in the Cloud". Video available at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLazU_iDi9w&feature=player_embedded

Prevue HR Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  Media Contact  Nathaniel Barr
888.277.3883 x225
nbarr@prevuehr.com
http://www.prevuehr.com

Brazzlebox and Worldwide Express; Partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs

SYRACUSE, N.Y., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brazzlebox today announced a partnership with Worldwide Express to leverage its social network in support of the small business owners and entrepreneurs operating 150-plus franchises in the global logistics company.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130219/NY62044LOGO )

Brazzlebox, a community-based network for small and home-based business owners, will help Worldwide Express reach into more communities by leveraging a unique platform that connects, promotes and services local businesses. Worldwide Express handles package and freight shipments for more than 30,000 small to midsize businesses and is one of the largest authorized resellers of express shipping for UPS®.

Glen Zinszer, Founder and CEO of Brazzlebox, and a small business owner for over 10 years, knows the complexities and challenges of operating a small business. "We're delighted with this partnership. It's a great example of how we can help our partners reach and provide value to small businesses while simultaneously providing a valuable service to our community of small and home-based entrepreneurs. Our goal is to be an important resource for our members and this partnership is a great example," Mr. Zinszer said.

Worldwide Express is equally excited to enter into this new partnership. "Our goal has always been to give smaller companies the same options and cost savings that Fortune 500 companies enjoy," said David Kiger, CEO and founder of Worldwide Express.  "Through Brazzlebox, we have found a way to support our franchisees while providing that service to our customers."

Brazzlebox, an exclusive small business social network site, has been developed by the leading New York technology firm, InfoTech Solutions for Business. The prototype will officially launch in upstate New York in April 2013.

About Brazzlebox:  Brazzlebox, established and headquartered out of Syracuse, NY, is a community based social network for small and home-based business owners. Its unique platform allows members to connect locally with other small and home-based businesses. Additional information can be found at http://www.brazzlebox.com.

About Worldwide Express:  Worldwide Express is a Dallas-based, global logistics company. With more than 150 franchises across the country, Worldwide Express is one of the largest authorized resellers of express shipping for UPS®, as well as a trusted freight partner to more than 55 carriers. To learn more, visit http://www.wwex.com.

SOURCE  Brazzlebox

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130219/NY62044LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Brazzlebox

CONTACT: Glen Zinszer, 315-480-5701

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

HAI by Leviton Announces Yale Real Living(TM) as Latest Connectivity Partner

New offers integrate two-way ZigBee and Z-Wave wireless door locks

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HAI by Leviton announced today that Yale Real Living((TM)) has been added as a Connectivity Partner, allowing two-way integration with Yale's ZigBee and Z-Wave wireless door locks. A live integration will be showcased at the International Security Conference in Las Vegas, NV, April 10-12, 2013, in Booth #20126.

With the integration of Yale Real Living into an HAI by Leviton system, homeowners can monitor the status of locks and even lock or unlock doors remotely, without having to make copies of their keys. Users gain the ability to lock and unlock up to 16 doors from HAI by Leviton's Ethernet Touchscreens, key fobs and remotely via mobile Apple and Android devices. The systems allow users to use the lock as a trigger for other scenes or events in the home, including automatically setting lighting, music and temperature based on the locked or unlocked status of the door. Homeowners can also learn who accessed the door all by code. 

"Yale Real Living residential access control locks integrate seamlessly into the HAI by Leviton security and automation control systems," said Jay McLellan, president of HAI by Leviton. "With our systems, not only can the door be unlocked remotely for a contractor or maid, but a surveillance camera could be viewed beforehand to ensure the proper person is at the doorway."

Available in deadbolt and lever locks with either a sleek capacitive touch screen or push button key pad, the locks feature all metal construction, fully gasketed installation and an industry-exclusive capacitive touchscreen available on ZigBee locks.

The door lock integrations are compatible with all Ethernet-enabled HAI by Leviton Omni and Lumina automation controllers, including Omni Pro II, Omni IIe, Omni LTe, Lumina Pro, and Lumina, utilizing firmware version 3.14 or later. The Z-Wave integration requires a Leviton RF+3 Serial Interface Module (Leviton Part Number: VRC0P). The ZigBee integration requires usage of HAI's ZigBee Interface Module (HAI Part Number: 81A00-3ZB), running firmware 14.08 or later. 

The HAI by Leviton and Yale Real Living integration is available now.  A high resolution photo of a Yale lock with an HAI by Leviton automation system can be downloaded here: http://www.homeauto.com/mediacenter/HaiPRImage.asp?image=OmniYaleCollage.jpg

About HAI by Leviton
HAI by Leviton creates integrated automation and security solutions for residential and commercial use. As a leader in home automation, HAI by Leviton offers a complete line of award-winning automation products, connecting all devices - from programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches and distributed audio systems to video surveillance equipment and access control products - through touchscreen interfaces with VoIP and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet or a smart phone. Learn more at http://www.homeauto.com, http://www.facebook.com/homeautomationinc, http://www.twitter.com/homeauto or http://www.youtube.com/homeautomationinc.

About Leviton
Leviton is the smart choice, providing the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today's residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Leveraging more than a century of experience, Leviton helps customers create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, and lighting energy management systems. From switches and receptacles, to daylight harvesting controls, networking systems, and equipment for charging electric vehicles, Leviton solutions help customers achieve savings in energy, time and cost, all while enhancing safety. For more information, visit http://www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, http://twitter.com/leviton or http://www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.

About Yale
Yale Locks & Hardware is recognized worldwide as a leader and innovator in the architectural hardware industry, with millions of Yale products used in over 125 countries.  Backed by over 150 years of quality and customer-oriented service, Yale offers a complete selection of door hardware for residential and commercial applications.

SOURCE  Leviton

Leviton

CONTACT: Greg Rhoades, (504) 736-9810 x 233, greg.rhoades@homeauto.com

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

ViXS(TM) Introduces XCode Pro 120 - The Leading Platform for Transcoding and Encoding in the Cloud

Latest innovation continues ViXS leadership in density, performance, and
video quality

TORONTO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. today announced the new
XCode Pro 120 chip, providing unprecedented levels of density,
performance and video quality for transcoding and encoding content in
the cloud.  The Pro 120 is pin-for-pin compatible with the previous
generation XCode Pro 100, enabling ViXS' existing customers to rapidly
take advantage of the Pro 120's enhancements.  At NAB 2013, ViXS will
be demonstrating the XCode Pro 120 platform along with a number of
other advanced infrastructure solutions, representing ViXS' continuing
investment in the critically important cloud infrastructure market.

Key ViXS XCode Pro 120 features include:

    --  Turbo RC premium video mode, improves output video quality for MPEG2 and
        H.264 outputs at full resolution
    --  Dual MPEG2 HD output
    --  Increased Bandwidth for MPTS IP input
    --  Mirror encoding for live Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) streaming applications
    --  Dual HD Stream Motion adaptive de-interlacing
    --  Dolby(C) Digital Plus 5.1 Professional Encode

ViXS' XCode Pro 120 provides the flexibility to quickly develop
solutions with a broad range of applications from broadcast to
hospitality.  The addition of Turbo RC and increase from single  to
dual motion adaptive deinterlacing makes it a unique solution where
interlaced to progressive conversions are required.  Existing customers
who are using ViXS' XCode Pro 100 can easily transition to XCode Pro
120 with minimal incremental effort.

"The market for media transformation in the cloud is growing rapidly as
content owners and service providers race to meet consumer demand for
high quality video on any screen," said John Pomeroy, Vice President of
ViXS' Infrastructure product line. "We are excited to maintain a
leadership position in this market with the launch of the XCode Pro
120, giving our customers a scalable, high performance platform."

ViXS Xcode Pro 120 is available for order immediately.  It and other
products, solutions and technology will be on display from April 8(th) to the 11(th) at Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel.

About ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS is a semiconductor pioneer in designing and developing
high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics and video
service provider industries.  With over 390 patents issued and pending
worldwide, ViXS has been recognized with a number of industry awards
for innovation. ViXS is a world leader in transcoder deployments with
over 40 million shipments to date, and still growing.

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

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

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in Europe, Asia
and North America. 

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.

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

SOURCE  ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS Systems Inc.

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

Image Searcher Inc. Announces CamFind - Mobile Visual Search Released on iOS - Four Times More Accurate Than Google Goggles

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Image Searcher Inc. today announced its launch of a free mobile visual search application for iOS, CamFind. CamFind is like Google Goggles, but goes above and beyond. CamFind's level of accuracy is above 85%, whereas Google Goggle's accuracy is between 15-20%.

CamFind is designed to give the user an easy access to mobile visual search, while on-the-go. A CamFind user can take a photograph of any object, have it identified by the application and then be prompted with the following: Internet search results, related and similar images, price comparisons and online shopping, related places and address finder, and movie trailers. In addition, the application boasts many time-saving functions, such as: QR and barcode reader, voice search, language translator, ability to save an image to camera roll and upload images from the camera roll, and text search.

"In September 2012, traditional desktop search declined for the first time in history, while mobile search volume increased," said Dominik Mazur, CEO and co-founder of Image Searcher Inc. "We saw this as an opportunity to reinvent the mobile search by combining mobile users' passion for photography and discovering new information."

CamFind has three main competitors in the visual search space: Google Goggles, Amazon A9, and IQ Engines' oMoby.  However, CamFind holds the advantage with its 85% accuracy rate, a response time of 15 seconds or less, and its ability to identify images from any angle.

CamFind's Features:

    --  Internet Search Results
    --  Related/Similar Images
    --  Price Comparisons and Online Shopping
    --  Related Places and Address Finder
    --  Film Poster/DVD Recognition
    --  Social Sharing
Additional Functions:

    --  Language Translator
    --  QR and Barcode Reader
    --  Text Search
    --  Voice Search
    --  Voiceover of Identified Objects
    --  Automatic Flash
    --  Automatic Focus
    --  Ability to Save Images to the Camera Roll/Upload Images from Camera Roll
Device Requirements

    --  iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
    --  iOS 6.0 or higher
    --  Size: 7  MB
Developer: Image Searcher Inc.
Release Date: April 7, 2013
App Category: Utilities
Platforms: iOS
Price: Free
Website:CamFindApp.com

About Image Searcher Inc.

Image Searcher Inc. was founded in September, 2012 by Dominik Mazur and Bradford Folkens. The co-founders previously released a blind and visually impaired camera application, TapTapSee, that helps thousands of blind people see on a daily basis. NOTE: TapTapSee was released under Net Ideas LLC, but will be transferred to Image Searcher Inc.

Contact
Dmitriy Konopatskiy

Marketing Executive

(323) 546-7941
Email

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Image Searcher Inc.

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AT&T Enhances Mobile Engagement Capabilities With New Mobile Barcode Services Platform

Digital Marketing Agencies Simplify Mobile Campaigns

DALLAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* now offers enhanced features that make it easier for businesses of all sizes to launch even more consumer relevant and engaging QR Code campaigns with AT&T Mobile Barcode Services powered by Scanbuy.

Working with Scanbuy, a global provider of mobile engagement solutions, the enhanced features include the ability to:

    --  Execute creative campaigns with codes that can help trigger actions such
        as link to a video, prompt a phone call, or generate an email.
    --  Create mobile-optimized landing pages quickly and easily.
    --  Help expand brand awareness using designer QR Codes to showcase colors
        and logos unique to a brand.
    --  Help personalize the consumer experience with advanced code actions that
        respond to user behavior and prompt custom content.
    --  Access near real-time reporting of sophisticated code analytics that can
        help guide marketing decisions.
Customer Momentum

Customers are already finding value with the enhanced platform:

    --  "The AT&T mobile barcode platform is an example of AT&T adapting to
        their customer's needs," said Stephen O'Shea, President of The Concept
        Studio. "As a leading digital agency in the U.S., the platform not only
        allows us to effectively manage the myriad of QR Code campaigns during
        the year, but also access the real-time metrics needed for qualitative
        analysis that ultimately drive key insights and strategy for future
        marketing efforts."
    --  "As specialists in mobile strategy and content optimization, we
        understand the profound importance of reaching consumers via their
        mobile devices," said Karie Turner-Baird, founder of Mobile Source
        Marketing. "AT&T Mobile Barcode Services provides innovative creative
        tools and comprehensive analytics that help us measure success and
        exceed client expectations."
AT&T Mobile Barcode Services powered by Scanbuy allow businesses to create mobile barcodes within a variety of media that lead to exciting product information, promotions, coupons, and more, all accessed through a mobile device. These codes are compatible with almost any mobile QR application, including the AT&T Code Scanner and Scanbuy's ScanLife application, which is installed on over 67 million mobile phones around the world.

"Together with AT&T, we're offering businesses the best possible mobile engagement platform on the market today," said Mike Wehrs, CEO and President, Scanbuy. "Our ScanLife code management platform creates a dynamic experience for consumers that instantly adapts to real-time circumstances."

AT&T Mobile Barcode Services powered by Scanbuy make it possible for businesses to analyze results in near real-time. A company can examine data in categories such as age, gender, and scan location with the user's prior consent, as well as device type, operating system, and time and date stamp, and use that information to deliver highly individualized experiences.

"AT&T Mobile Barcode Services can help a business to execute, monitor and report on smarter and richer mobile experiences for their customers," said Mike Troiano,  Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "With AT&T Mobile Marketing solutions, businesses can easily share product information, strengthen their online social community, and continue to offer world-class customer service."

The AT&T Code Scanner comes pre-installed on new AT&T mobile devices and is also available for consumers to download at most mobile storefronts.

To sign up for a free trial of AT&T Mobile Barcode Services, visit http://www.att.com/freebarcodetrial.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Ryan Mueller, AT&T Corporate Communications, Office: + 1 (214) 782-3814, Email: rx7830@att.com, or Valerie Christopherson, Scanbuy, Office: + 1 (949) 689-9550, Email: grc@scanbuy.com

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

Supermicro Exhibits New 4U 72x 3.5" HDD Storage Platform with 10GB/sec Throughput for Broadcast Media Applications at NAB 2013

Additional Systems Feature Increased Performance, Capacity and Power Savings Optimized for Next Generation Digital Content Creation, Management and Distribution

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing is exhibiting its latest SuperWorkstation, SuperServer® and SuperStorage platforms at the NAB Show® this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. With computing and data management demands exploding behind the scenes of broadcast media, content creation, management and distribution are key areas where Supermicro's solutions have a major impact. At the show, Supermicro will showcase a variety of high performance computing and storage solutions addressing end-to-end processes within the digital production workflow. The centerpiece of the show is Supermicro's new high capacity Double-Sided Storage® server (SSG-6047R-E1R72L) featuring 72x 3.5" hot-swappable HDDs, supporting up to 288TB in 4U. With 10GB/sec throughput, this mass storage server has the enormous capacity and bandwidth to support extreme levels of concurrent streaming and other high storage bandwidth dependent applications. Show highlights also include Supermicro's flexible, high performance, power saving 4U FatTwin(TM) architecture in a 4-node 8x 3.5" hot-swap HDD per U configuration for distribution along with a range of high performance GPU workstations, servers and a 12x GPU FatTwin VDI configuration for content development. Specialized embedded solutions for distribution and digital signage applications will also be on display at the show.

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"Supermicro focuses on maximizing performance, density and power savings across our computing and storage product lines," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "For example, our new 72 HDD Double-Sided Storage server is unrivaled in density and the throughput performance of 10GB/sec enabling broadcasters to deliver content using the latest high resolution formats. Our FatTwin platform provides the highest computing and efficiency in 4U and with its optimized cooling and power saving architecture can save IT operations up to $500 per node over 4 years. When scaled out to serve HD and UHD digital content over thousands of channels, performance, density and power savings become crucial business considerations for broadcast IT operations."

Exhibits Include:

High Performance Digital Content Creation

    --  FatTwin(TM) GPU (F627G3-FT+) supporting 4x nodes, with each supporting
        dual processors and 3x GPUs for a total of 12x GPUs in 4U. Highly
        optimized for VDI, render farms or transcoding applications with support
        for NVIDIA® Grid(TM), GPUs and Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) coprocessors
    --  SuperWorkstations with server-grade design for 24x7 operation featuring
        NVIDIA® 2(nd) Generation Maximus(TM) certification in entry level,
        single processor system (SYS-5037A-i) and dual processor systems
        (SYS-7047GR-TRF, SYS-7037A-i) that provide highest performance for
        real-time 3D design, rendering and simulation in standalone systems.
High Capacity, Low Latency Data Storage Delivering up to 10GB/s per Node

    --  4U high density Double-Sided Storage® system (SSG-6047R-E1R72L) with
        72x 3.5" hot-swappable HDDs, supporting up to 288TB and 10GB/s
        throughput, ideal for high concurrency media streaming
    --  2U SuperStorage scale-out storage cluster (SSG-6027R-E1R12N) designed
        for large scale content delivery networks
    --  4U Double-Sided Storage® JBOD chassis (CSE-847E16-RJBOD1) featuring up
        to 45x hot-swap 3.5" HDDs for cost-effective, post production storage
        applications
CDN Broadcast Streaming and Distribution

    --  FatTwin(TM) (SYS-F627R3-R72B+) 4-nodes each supporting up to 8x hot-swap
        3.5" HDDs, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 series processors and PCI-E I/O
        expansion targeted for content management and distribution servers with
        optimized cooling subsystems, redundant high efficiency power supplies
        and Battery Backup Power (BBP®) module options for enterprise class
        reliability and high availability
    --  1U 3x GPU SuperServer® (SYS-1027GR-TRF) for faster-than-real-time
        transcoding of media to delivery formats
    --  Embedded server solutions in power and space saving 1U rackmount
        (SYS-5017A-EF) for scalable web hosting
    --  Extreme I/O 3U SuperServer® (SYS-6047R-TXRF) with the world's only 11x
        PCI-E expansion solution for high-bandwidth streaming as well as
        multi-stream content acquisition
    --  Compact, low power BOX PC (SYS-1017A-MP) for digital signage
Visit Supermicro at the National Association of Broadcasters show April 8(th) through the 11(th) at the Las Vegas Convention Center's South Lower Hall, Booth SL14510 or browse Supermicro's total line of high performance, high-efficiency server and storage solutions at http://www.supermicro.com.

For more information on Supermicro's FatTwin(TM) and its power saving architecture visit http://www.supermicro.com/FatTwin.

Follow Supermicro on Facebook and Twitter to receive their latest news and announcements.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, FatTwin, SuperServer, Double-Sided Storage, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: David Okada, Super Micro Computer, Inc., davido@supermicro.com

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

Centigon Solutions Inc. Releases GMaps Mobile V2.5

New version of mobile location analytics platform adds free connectivity to Google Docs.

SAN DIEGO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Centigon Solutions Inc., a leader in location Intelligence solutions for SAP BusinessObjects, released GMaps Mobile 2.5 for general availability.

With mobile analytics and location intelligence heating up in the enterprise, Centigon Solutions continues to push the boundaries of IT consumerization by combining Google Maps with on premise Business Intelligence. GMaps Mobile includes over 20 new features that make creating and consuming location analytics easier than ever on iPad.

"With tens of thousands of downloads in the first few months of release, the number one request is increasing productivity," said Evan Delodder, co-founder and CTO of Centigon Solutions. "GMaps Mobile V2.5 is an important step forward as we put our foot on the gas to lead the industry in providing a consumer friendly map experience for traditional location intelligence and soon indoor mapping."

GMaps Mobile V2.5 includes free connectivity to Google Spreadsheets so individual business users can instantly map their customers or assets from the comfort of their iPad. Also included in the enterprise version is connectivity to ESRI Shapefiles for custom region and territory heatmaps. GMaps Mobile is currently available for download in the Apple App store for iPad. A download link to the free GMaps Mobile App and information about GMaps Mobile Enterprise is available at http://gmapsmobile.com.

About Centigon Solutions

Centigon Solutions Inc. creates interactive data visualization technology solutions for business information consumers. As thought leaders in dashboard and Web 2.0 technologies for the enterprise, Centigon Solutions is strategically focused on delivering location intelligence software solutions for desktop and mobile business applications and serves a worldwide customer base ranging from mid-sized to Fortune 500 companies across most industries and lines of business. Centigon Solutions Inc. is a privately held corporation based in San Diego California, founded in 2007.

iPad, iPhone, App Store, and Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Business Objects, BusinessObjects and the Business Objects logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects in the United States and/or other countries.  Business Objects is an SAP company.

All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.

Contact:
1 (800) 570-6806
pr@centigonsolutions.com

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Centigon Solutions Inc.

Dickies Launches Shop and Compare on Dickies.com

Brand Continues to Deliver Innovative Technology to Best Outfit the American Worker

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global work wear brand Dickies announces the launch of Shop and Compare, the newest online tool that allows users to compare products side by side, saving time for on-the-go shoppers.

Shop and Compare gives customers the ability to view up to three different pants or shirts side by side along with a detailed display of the price, fabric, fit, color, and description of each garment. With this new app, Dickies shoppers can make more informed garment choices so customers spend less time shopping and more time knowing they chose the right product the first time around.

"Dickies is dedicated to providing solutions for America's workforce," says Matthew McCartin, head of marketing for Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. "We are pleased to launch an innovative work wear tool that allows workers to make product selections that will best meet their personal needs."

Dickies strives to provide workers with an intuitive and hassle-free shopping experience. Offering hundreds of products for men and women, the Shop and Compare technology brings a level of personalized service unmatched among competitors.

About Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co.
Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. is the world's leading provider of authentic work apparel, specializing in innovative performance workwear since 1922. The company offers premium quality products at an unmatched value across a vast assortment of apparel, footwear, and licensed goods in more than 100 countries. Williamson-Dickie operates through wholly-owned affiliates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, China, Japan and the Middle East; exclusive licensees and distributors in Africa and the Asia Pacific region; and under the Dickies®, Workrite®, Kodiak® and Terra® brands.  For more information, visit http://www.williamsondickie.com.

SOURCE  Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co.

Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co.

CONTACT: Misty Otto, +1-817-810-4461, motto@dickies.com

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

Tektronix Demonstrates Enabling Quality Content from "Production to Distribution & Delivery" at NAB 2013

Tektronix Showcases Latest Advancements Addressing Broadcasting and Production Challenges

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Tektronix (http://www.tektronix.com), an industry-leading innovator of video quality monitoring solutions, is demonstrating how its latest solutions address the growing video content monitoring challenges that broadcasters face here at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2013, April 6 - 11, in booth N609. 

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As new technologies emerge and the way viewers receive and watch programming changes, content quality must be closely monitored in production, post production and during broadcasting. To help meet this demand, Tektronix is showcasing its solutions under the theme "Enabling Quality Content from Production to Distribution & Delivery," at this year's show. Highlights include the latest advances in rasterizers optimized for color grading, file-based video quality control and video network monitoring.  NAB attendees can see demonstrations of the latest Tektronix products and meet with the company's technology and product experts throughout the show.

New WFM/WVR5250Industry's First Waveform Monitor with HDMI/HDCP Connection

The new WFM and WVR5250 are the only products in their respective classes to offer HDMI-HDCP inputs that enable broadcasters and video service providers (VSP) to directly monitor the quality of the video and audio output of set-top boxes (STB) and Blu-ray players for the first time.  Before the WFM/WVR5250 and its High Definition Multimedia Interface - High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDMI-HDCP) inputs, there was no way for broadcasters and VSPs to monitor the video signal quality output from STBs, Blu-ray players and other consumer devices with HDMI outputs. This unique capability makes the WFM/WVR5250 the most comprehensive, compact and portable video and audio test tools available for acquisition, post production and compliance monitoring. Furthermore, the ability to decrypt the content through HDMI-HDCP is essential for VSPs to objectively measure their viewers' quality of experience (QoE) and compliance with broadcast and regulatory standards as seen by their customers through HDMI interconnects on large LCD or plasma displays.

New PQA600A Offers Industry's First Picture Quality Analysis on HDCP Encrypted Content

Tektronix' new PQA600A enables video equipment manufacturers and service providers to perform comprehensive, repeatable picture quality analysis and a direct comparison with competitors' units to verify video quality performance differences.  The PQA600A is the industry's first picture quality analysis tool with an HDMI-HDCP interface.  This enables engineers to directly evaluate the picture quality of the video stream outputs through an HDMI interface and video engineers can effectively model how equipment changes will impact picture quality through the network, across their headend facilities to the STB. In addition, having HDMI-HDCP support included in the PQA600A enables engineers to select a STB that would maximize the end viewer's quality of experience at home.

New architecture transforms Cerify into Industry's Most Reliable Content QC and Correction Solution Along With Workflow Optimization Benefits

Today's file-based workflows face tremendous pressures from the ever-growing volume, variety and complexity of content.  In order to be able to handle such increasing content volumes, operators are deploying more and more resilient workflow solutions that are capable of operating 24x365.  To address this need, Tektronix has developed a High Availability architecture into its Cerify Quality Control & Correction software solution.  This new architecture enables the Cerify solution to operate 24x365 - ensuring continual readiness of QC services in the workflow even in the event of hardware failures.

In addition, Tektronix is responding to customer needs in reducing the amount of time content spends in the workflow - from the ingest point to the playout/archive/delivery point.  Tektronix has teamed with Dolby to incorporate the proven audio loudness correction technology of its Dolby DP600® into Cerify, which reduces workflow time and complexity within the workflow and lowers VSPs' CapEx costs.  With this new functionality, Cerify can ensure audio content compliance to regulatory standards such as the U.S. CALM Act's stipulated A/85 standards or the EBU R128 audio loudness standards by automatically correcting and remultiplexing the audio in the original file. 

Another significant area of development in the industry has been the ubiquitous nature of Over The Top Video (OTT) delivery services.  These services have gained significant QoE improvements by deploying Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) streaming technologies to overcome the hurdles of delivering video over the Internet's best-effort delivery characteristics.  In order to serve customers deploying video content over such ABR/OTT delivery mechanisms, Tektronix has developed Apple HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and Microsoft HTTP Smooth Streaming (HSS) test support within Cerify.  With this new functionality, operators can ensure that their ABR transcoded content is ready for HLS and/or HSS delivery.

Sentry for Network-Wide Video Quality Monitoring to 10G

Only Tektronix' Sentry can comprehensively perform advanced quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) monitoring on 3Gpbs of programming flowing through service providers' 10Gigabit networks. These unprecedented capabilities of Sentry enable VSPs to identify where service-affecting video and audio errors are occurring anywhere within their networks.  This can dramatically speed up the time to diagnose and repair these issues, which limits the impact on viewers' QoE.

Sentry Edge II for QAM Access Monitoring

A key addition to the Sentry family is the new Sentry Edge II, which has advanced post QAM RF monitoring performance that extends monitoring to all QAM access points. Sentry Edge II detects RF modulation and Transport Stream errors at the hub, headend or wherever QAM is used. VSPs now have access to the information needed to proactively monitor RF, before issues affect subscribers.  Comprehensive and industry-leading high-quality RF measurements make it easier and faster to pinpoint issues.  High quality MER measurements up to 41dB allow providers to detect signal quality degradation sooner, so they can take action before this issue impacts the subscriber viewing experience. Sentry Edge II offers more tuners per unit than competing products, lowering the cost of edge monitoring.  Providers can choose from two high-density models--4 or 8 tuners--both designed to minimize rack space and power costs. 

New SPG8000 Addresses Broadcasters Reference Generator Requirements

The synchronization requirements of modern production, post production and broadcast facilities have grown as they have to handle multiple video formats, with multi-channel audio and ancillary data and be accomplished with the highest reliability possible. The new SPG8000 Master Sync/Master Clock Reference Generator represents a new class of reference generator that combines Tektronix' industry-leading sync pulse generator (SPG) and master clock reference generator capabilities.  The fully-featured SPG8000 comes standard with individually timeable black burst (with VITC support) and HDTV tri-level sync outputs, linear time code (LTC) outputs and network time protocol (NTP) server support -  all of the timing and synchronizing signals required in a video broadcast or production facility.

The SPG8000 incorporates several key features, including Tektronix' Stay Genlock® capability, which provides a unique genlock mode that minimizes disruption to devices synchronized to the SPG8000 reference signals and eliminates synchronization shock. Complete with hot-swappable redundant power supplies, remote monitoring and an easy to navigate Web-based interface, the SPG8000 provides critical timing and synchronization signals for modern broadcast, production (including mobile trucks and OB vans) and post-production facilities by offering sync signals, test signals and ANC data generation capabilities.

Wonder what else Tektronix is up to? Stay up to date on Twitter and Facebook.

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

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

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

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

LANDesk Introduces Management Intelligence for Microsoft System Center

New Solution Aims To Improve Decision Making, Reduce Compliance Risks, Optimize Expenses and Increase End-User Productivity

LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (Microsoft Management Summit) --LANDesk Software, a global leader in endpoint, systems lifecycle and IT service management, today announced its latest offering aimed at helping IT departments maximize user productivity and simplify IT operations. The offering, Management Intelligence for Microsoft System Center, uniquely consolidates the functionality of several add-on products into a single decision-making solution. Management Intelligence provides the functionality to manage software licenses, along with hardware lifecycles, and the ability to aggregate and analyze manufacturer, vendor and reseller data in an effort to support process and decision making.

"It would traditionally take five to six point products to provide all the capabilities inherent in Management Intelligence," said Brian Milovac, Field and Channel Enablement Manager, LANDesk Software. "With this all-encompassing asset management solution, we are enabling Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) customers to fully understand and leverage all of the hardware and software assets they already own, improving inventory, auditing and reporting processes and in turn, the bottom line."

While the assets employed across an entire organization are already difficult to track, this process is compounded by the fact that various manufacturers, vendors and resellers label and name software and hardware assets differently. This disparate information not only creates major issues when IT managers who are working to determine how many of a particular asset or license they currently have, but it also impedes productivity. Management Intelligence introduces Cloud Aggregators that connect you with vendor, manufacturer and reseller data, ensuring you have a complete view of all software and IT assets and related data. Unlike other solutions, Management Intelligence from LANDesk is the only solution that brings all of the reseller data together in one place. With Management Intelligence IT managers know everything about the software and hardware they have purchased, are able to import vendor and warranty data automatically at the time of purchase and perform data analytics to normalize, standardize and calculate effective software license quantities and entitlements.

After data from across various vendors is aggregated, it can then be analyzed within Management Intelligence. IT managers can view or share their data via the SmartVue executive app, scheduling reports through an easily accessible portal and creating and publishing specific reports custom tailored for various stakeholders. 

Many organizations need better visibility into software and asset lifecycles and they get that with Management Intelligence. IT is given the confidence they need to view all of their assets including areas where the organization might be over purchasing and identify rogue purchases. By understanding their level of software compliance and managing all software licenses, including SaaS and VDI software implementations, they can reduce cost by reclaiming unused licenses and reduce the risks associated with software management. 

In addition to tracking software assets and licenses, IT managers must also have a clear picture of all hardware within the corporate network at any given time, with Management Intelligence they can track hardware assets like printer, routers, switches and other SNMP devices. With Management Intelligence, IT managers can know how many assets they have, how they are performing, their location and even how they are being used. This is accomplished by automatically importing warranty management information at time of purchase, barcode scanning, knowing when printers need to be maintained or when ink or toner is low and determining the location of map printers or other assets - all features enabled by Management Intelligence.

Mr. Milovac summed up the value of Management Intelligence for Microsoft System Center by saying, "You paid for all your software and hardware assets, now get the data to truly own those assets and maximize how you use them."

LANDesk will be demonstrating Management Intelligence in booth #609 at the Microsoft Management Summit in Las Vegas this week. For more information, visit http://www.2013mms.com/sponsors#Bronze.

About LANDesk Software
LANDesk Software is the industry's leading provider of IT end user management, including integrated systems and asset management, endpoint security, virtualization management, end-to-end mobility, and user-oriented IT service management solutions. LANDesk provides an adaptive IT delivery model to help IT organizations increase end-user productivity. LANDesk is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with offices located in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, and can be found at http://www.landesk.com.

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LANDesk Software

CONTACT: AJ Dennis, LANDesk Software, Director, Analyst and Press Relations, Tel: +1 713-314-7740, Email: aj.dennis@landesk.com; Jason Deal, Account Manager, Lois Paul and Partners for LANDesk Software, +1 512-784-7103, Jason_deal@lpp.com

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

NETGEAR Next-Gen 802.11ac WiFi Router Speeds Up Your Home Network for Mobile Devices and Video Streaming

R6250 Smart WiFi Router with Gigabit WiFi speeds and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 adds to NETGEAR market-leading 802.11ac WiFi router family, providing for optimal performance with newest smartphones from Samsung and HTC

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR) (http://www.netgear.com), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is expanding its market-leading family of next-generation 802.11ac wireless products (http://www.netgear.com/fastestwifi) with the R6250 Smart WiFi Router. The industry's newest router to support the upcoming 802.11ac wireless standard, the R6250 is designed for customers who want the best possible 802.11ac WiFi performance but don't feel the need to have the fastest 802.11n WiFi performance in the 2.4 Ghz band. The router includes Gigabit Ethernet ports and a USB 3.0 port so that you can make the most of the outstanding performance it delivers with 802.11ac WiFi. The NETGEAR R6250 is ideal for HD streaming to multiple devices, including the latest smartphones with 802.11ac, such as the Samsung Galaxy S®4 and the HTC One®.

With a powerful dual-core 800 MHz engine to enable combined WiFi connections at Gigabit speeds up to 1600 Mbps (300 Mbps @ 2.4 Ghz 802.11n + 1300 Mbps @ 5 Ghz 802.11ac), the R6250 Smart WiFi Router offers optimal wireless coverage for large homes. It also has a new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, capable of transferring data from your hard drive up to 10 times faster than a USB 2.0 interface. These features make the R6250 ideal for enabling your increasingly connected digital lifestyle. The R6250 is particularly useful as the network hub for families with eight or more WiFi devices, and works especially well with dual-band WiFi devices such as the Apple iPad® and iPhone® 5.

"At NETGEAR, we recognize that your home network today has become increasingly complex and must support multiple diverse Internet-enabled devices - smartphones, tablets, computers, game consoles and more -- with an ever-expanding library of digital content," said Sandeep Harpalani, NETGEAR Director of Product Marketing for Core Networking.

He added, "802.11ac is the wireless standard you need for your network to cope with the growing demands you're placing on it for smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. The R6250, our newest addition to the 802.11ac WiFi router lineup, will help your network achieve the high performance you expect to support your increasingly digital lifestyle and premium WiFi devices -- now, and for years to come."

The upcoming 802.11ac wireless standard (http://www.netgear.com/80211ac) is the world's fastest WiFi, providing Gigabit WiFi speeds so you can download web content faster and synchronize large video or music files more quickly. The increased speed of 802.11ac technology is ideal for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets by providing three times the performance for a similar amount of battery consumption of devices using the current 802.11n WiFi standard. As a result, many companies, such as Samsung and HTC, are now releasing smartphones with 802.11ac WiFi, with additional 802.11ac-enabled smartphones, tablets and TVs from other leading manufacturers anticipated to debut in the coming year.

The NETGEAR 802.11ac Product Family

January 2013 Retail Tracking Service data from global information company The NPD Group shows NETGEAR to be the market share leader, in both units and dollars, in 802.11ac wireless routers. The new NETGEAR R6250 Smart WiFi Router joins the growing NETGEAR family of next-generation 802.11ac products:

    --  The R6300 WiFi Router (the industry's first 802.11ac router), that
        supports approximate combined WiFi speeds up to 1750 Mbps
    --  The new R6250 WiFi Router, that supports approximate combined WiFi
        speeds up to 1600 Mbps
    --  The R6200 WiFi Router, for approximate combined WiFi speeds up to 1200
        Mbps
    --  The A6200 WiFi Adapter, a first-to-market 802.11ac dual band WiFi USB
        adapter that enables consumers to easily upgrade their existing PC or
        laptop to 802.11ac performance
    --  The D6300 WiFi Modem Router, with a built-in ADSL2+ modem for
        approximate combined WiFi speeds up to 1600 Mbps
    --  The D6200 WiFi Modem Router, with a built-in ADSL2+ modem for
        approximate combined WiFi speeds up to 1200 Mbps
All devices in the next-generation 802.11ac product line, including the new R6250, are backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n to provide optimal interoperability with legacy WiFi devices and for maintaining maximum performance on Wireless-N networks.

Here are some of the additional advanced features of the NETGEAR R6250 Smart WiFi Router that you will enjoy:

    --  NETGEAR genie®: This free app for PCs, Macs, iOS and Android®
        smartphones and tablets enables home users to control, monitor, repair
        and manage their home networks easily through a simple, elegant
        dashboard. NETGEAR customers can download the utility at
        http://www.netgear.com/genie or from the Google Play or App Store.
    --  NETGEAR MyMedia(TM): The NETGEAR genie app provides the ability to find
        photos, video or music files anywhere on the network and play them on
        any DLNA® media player.
    --  AirPrint(TM) Support: The NETGEAR genie app enables you to print to any
        USB or networked printer directly from an Apple iPad or Apple iPhone.
    --  Guest network access: The guest network prevents other people from
        seeing and accessing your household's computers, printers, storage
        devices and other home network devices.
    --  NETGEAR EZ Mobile Connect: This is an incredibly easy way to enable your
        guests' smartphones or tablets to connect to your home Wi-Fi network,
        simply by scanning the QR code from the genie WiFi screen without typing
        in security keys or SSIDs.
    --  NETGEAR ReadySHARE® Printer: This feature makes it easy for the router
        to turn any existing USB printer into a fully functional networked
        printer that is fully compatible with Macs and PCs.
    --  Media Server-DLNA: The router is DLNA-ready and can stream to any
        DLNA-compatible device in your house, including the latest smart TVs,
        Blu-ray® players, media players, game consoles, handheld devices,
        tablets and more.
    --  NETGEAR Live Parental Controls: This is a centralized, flexible, and
        reliable parental control solution for all the devices on the network,
        including Mac®s, PCs, smartphones and tablets, for a safe online
        environment for children and teenagers. No subscription is required.
    --  Automatic WiFi Security: The router comes with wireless security turned
        on out-of-the-box, complete with a pre-configured network name and
        password, protecting home WiFi networks by default.
    --  Easy installation: There's no CD required, so you can set up the router
        with smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks and even a MacBook Air®.
    --  USB port: The R6250 Router features one USB 3.0 port, offering up to 10
        times faster USB hard drive access as compared to USB 2.0. It can
        support a USB hard drive for storage or a printer, to wirelessly access
        and share within the home.
    --  AC Beamforming-Ready: Smart, signal-focusing technology boosts the
        speed, reliability, and range of your 802.11ac WiFi connections. A
        firmware update available in early summer will support NETGEAR
        Beamforming+, which recognizes the location of a wireless device on your
        network and directs the WiFi signal directly at the device, constantly
        checking and tracking moving devices such as your mobile phones and
        tablets. This targeted approach improves WiFi performance at long range
        and enhances video streaming and the online gaming experience.
Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR R6250 WiFi Router is available now via major retailers and online at an MSRP in the U.S. of $169.99.

More Information
Learn more about NETGEAR 802.11ac products at http://www.netgear.com/fastestwifi. To learn about 802.11ac WiFi, including Beamforming, go to http://www.netgear.com/80211ac.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 35,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 41,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in over 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2013 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, NETGEAR genie, MyMedia, and ReadySHARE are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Samsung Galaxy S is a registered trademark of Samsung. HTC One is a registered trademark of HTC Corporation. AirPrint, iPad, iPhone, Mac and MacBook Air are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. DLNA is a registered trademark of Digital Living Network Alliance. Blu-ray is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 10 through 29, in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2013. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Altera Demonstrates Industry's First 32-Gbps Transceiver with Leading-Edge 20 nm Device

Demonstration Highlights Latest Success in Altera's 20 nm FPGA Early Access Program

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced the company achieved another significant milestone in transceiver technology by demonstrating the industry's first programmable device with 32-Gbps transceiver capabilities. The demonstration uses a 20 nm device based on TSMC's 20SoC process technology. This achievement validates the performance capabilities of 20 nm silicon and is a positive indicator to the more than 500 customers in Altera's early access program who are looking to use next-generation Altera devices in the development of performance demanding, bandwidth-centric applications. A demonstration video showing the industry's first operational 20 nm transceiver technology operating at 32 Gbps is available for viewing on Altera's website at http://www.altera.com/32gbps-20nm.

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Demonstrating 32-Gbps transceiver data rates provides Altera insight into how high-performance transceiver designs behave on TSMC's 20SoC process. The transceiver technology Altera is demonstrating today will be integrated into its 20 nm FPGA products, fabricated on TSMC's 20SoC process. These devices enable customers to design next-generation serial links with the lowest power consumption, fastest timing closure and the highest quality signal integrity. Altera has a proven track record in integrating leading-edge transceiver technology into its devices. Altera is the only company today shipping production 28 nm FPGAs with monolithically integrated low-power transceivers operating at 28 Gbps. Being the first FPGA vendor to reach the 32-Gbps milestone in 20 nm silicon further extends Altera's leadership in transceiver technology.

The demonstration video on Altera's web site shows 20 nm transceivers operating at 32 Gbps with just over nine picoseconds of total jitter and extremely low random jitter of 240 femtoseconds. The results show good margin to key industry specifications requited for next-generation 100G systems.

"Today's news represents a significant milestone for the industry and for the transceiver development team at Altera," said Vince Hu, vice president of product and corporate marketing at Altera. "These 20 nm devices contain the key IP components that will be included in our next-generation FPGAs and validating them now provides us confidence we will deliver to the market 20 nm FPGAs on schedule."

Altera's next-generation transceiver innovations enable system developers to support the rapidly increasing amount of data that is being transmitted through the world's networks. The transceivers in Altera's next-generation devices will drive more bandwidth with lower power per channel versus the previous nodes and will support increasing port density by interfacing directly to 100G CPF2 optical modules.

About Altera

Altera® programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost effectively innovate, differentiate and win in their markets. Find out more about Altera's FPGAs, SoCs, CPLDs and ASICs at http://www.altera.com. Follow Altera via Facebook, RSS and Twitter, and by subscribing to product update emails and newsletters.

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Crowdfunding Market Grows 81% in 2012: Crowdfunding Platforms Raise $2.7 Billion and Fund More Than One Million Campaigns, Finds Research Firm Massolution®

Report Forecasts Total Global Crowdfunding to Reach $5.1 Billion in 2013, with North America Remaining the Largest Market

LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowdfunding is accelerating at an unprecedented rate and impacting government policy, informing enterprise innovation, and changing the role of financial institutions around the world. Today, massolution®, a research firm specializing in the crowdsourcing and crowdfunding industries, released its annual 2013CF - Crowdfunding Industry Report. After collecting data from 308 active crowdfunding platforms (CFPs) worldwide and undertaking significant further research, the results reveal that CFPs raised $2.7 billion in 2012 - an 81% increase over 2011 - and successfully funded more than one million campaigns. North America and Europe account for over 95% of the total market.

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"Consistent with our 2012 forecast, total crowdfunding volume nearly doubled last year, and with regulatory bodies continuing to pave the way, we expect global crowdfunding volumes to exceed $5 billion in 2013," said CEO of massolution, Carl Esposti. "While lending-, donation-, and reward-based crowdfunding have thus far been leading this global financial revolution, equity-based crowdfunding is about to take center stage in the U.S. The JOBS Act, which will allow non-accredited investors to make investments in exchange for equity, is expected to go into effect by the end of 2013."

Growth Rates By Region

Although crowdfunding offers a growing number of countries opportunities to access funds, North America and Europe raised much more capital than platforms in other regions.

    --  North America: crowdfunding volumes grew 105% to $1.6 billion
    --  Europe: crowdfunding volumes grew 65% to $945 million
    --  In total, all other markets grew close to 125%
Growth Rates By Models

The growth in funding volumes was primarily driven by lending- and donation-based crowdfunding, and by SME adoption of reward-based crowdfunding. The growth in lending volumes mainly stemmed from crowdfunded micro-loans and community-driven loans to local SMEs.

    --  Donation- and Reward-based crowdfunding grew 85% to $1.4 billion
    --  Lending-based crowdfunding grew 111% to $1.2 billion
    --  Equity-based crowdfunding grew 30% to $116 million
Most Active Categories

Crowdfunding first gained popularity as a way to fund creative, philanthropic, and social endeavors. This popularity prevails, but crowdfunding's application for entrepreneurial ventures has also gained traction. Driven by models that offer financial return, the 'Business/Entrepreneurship' and 'Energy/Environment' categories are the next highest performing categories.

    --  Social Causes are most active, driving close to 30% of all crowdfunding
        activity
    --  Business & Entrepreneurship (16.9%), and the two major Art Categories
        follow: Films & Performing Arts (11.9%) and Music & Recording Arts
        (7.5%)
    --  Energy & Environment (5.9%) is the emerging category among the five most
        active
"Obtaining reliable and analyzable data on all aspects regarding new constituents- and market-related activity will be critical to the creation of the new crowdfunding industry," said EGS Managing Partner, Douglas Ellenoff. "This includes more research on funding platforms, deals, investors, amounts being raised, actually raised, industries, and geographies. For the last several years, massolution has committed itself to developing these necessary capabilities, relationships and infrastructure to be the best positioned and most reliable market leader for this purpose."

Research Methodology

The 2013CF -Crowdfunding Industry Report is a research report that provides a unique and in-depth analysis of crowdfunding market trends and composition. The Crowdfunding Industry Survey, to which Massolution received 308 high-quality responses, was conducted during the first six weeks of 2013 and resulted in the most comprehensive data collection on the worldwide crowdfunding market to date. Massolution has conducted significant follow-up research via other reliable channels to complete the profiling of the global crowdfunding industry.

You can purchase a licensed copy of the report here. Broad distribution of the report was made possible by Founding Research Sponsor EG&S.

Journalists interested in a copy of the report can contact Jennifer Moebius at jennifer@crowdsourcing.org.

About massolution®

Massolution® is a unique research and advisory firm specializing in the crowdsourcing and crowdfunding industries, that is helping to write the guidelines for a new way to do and fund business. Massolution works with governments, institutions and enterprises in the design and implementation of crowdsourcing and crowdfunding business models that drive improved business performance, product and service innovation, enhanced levels of customer engagement and in the formation of new sources of capital. Massolution also publishes the industry website http://www.crowdsourcing.org. To enquire about services, contact research@crowdsourcing.org, or for more information, visit http://www.massolution.com.

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