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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:07:01 AM
Latest Lamp-Free Projectors With Texas Instruments DLP® Technology Bring Brighter, 3D-Ready Projection to Your Pupils With Virtually No Maintenance
See new models from multiple manufacturers combining cost effective, lamp-free illumination with proven potential of 3D teaching, only at BETT Show 2012
LONDON, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) DLP® is delighted to announce here at BETT Show 2012 the availability of all-new, lamp-free projection solutions from BenQ and Optoma, each powered by award-winning DLP technology and ready to enhance learning experiences in today's classrooms. By utilizing lamp-free illumination, such as LEDs and lasers, versus traditional bulbs, the BenQ LW61ST (WXGA) / LX60ST (XGA) and Optoma ZW210ST (WXGA) / ZX210ST (XGA) projectors can offer high quality imaging and enough brightness (approximately 2000 lumens each) to light up today's classroom spaces, while increasing the lifespan of the projectors and reducing long-term maintenance costs. These new models join exiting solid state illumination projector models from Casio to incorporate other in-demand features, such as 3D-Ready capabilities, connectivity and interactivity to best fit current as well as future teaching demands. These and other products will be available for demonstration at the TI stand, J30, at the Olympia in London throughout the week.
By dispensing with the most expensive part of projector ownership - lamp replacement - these latest models, like all lamp-free projectors with DLP technology, allow for a lengthy 10,000-plus hours of operation with practically no loss of light output, which enables teachers and their schools' technology administrators to not worry about operational downtime. Other benefits of using lamp-free DLP projectors in today's classrooms include the convenience of instant on/off, reduced power consumption, vibrant color reproduction and greater environmental friendliness (versus traditional lamp-based projectors). And because every DLP-powered projector is inherently filter-free, maintenance worries and related ownership costs are reduced even more.
"In the current economic climate, budget cutting remains a key priority for the public sector. Consequently, schools are finding themselves under increasing pressure to deliver stronger long-term results with fewer associated costs," said Roger Carver, manager of Front Projection, DLP Products. "We have nearly two decades of experience in working to provide teachers with the technology tools that can expand their instructional reach and be proven, long-term investments that work. These new lamp-free projectors from BenQ and Optoma reinforce our commitment to that goal, and join our broad range of options to empower teachers and pupils for greater education results."
Beyond larger-scale models that are best suited for the full-sized classroom, the benefits of lamp-free projection can also be found in every DLP Pico(TM)-based projector currently available. Typically small enough to easily fit in a backpack or laptop bag, there are now more than 30 products with DLP Pico technology inside, ranging from iDevice, laptop and mobile phone/tablet accessories and docks, to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-ready standalone units, multimedia players and even cameras, camcorders and mobile phones. With extreme portability, instant on capabilities and multimedia features, these products available from brands like Acer, Asus, Dell, LG, NEC, ViewSonic, Vivitek and others can take small group collaboration and learning to new levels.
Taking Learning Into The Third Dimension
In addition to being lamp-free, the new BenQ and Optoma are also part of the extensive group of DLP projectors that are 3D-Ready. Though widely known for its use in today's movie theatres, video games and elsewhere, 3D can also have a notable positive impact on pupils' potential at school. Recently, Professor Anne Bamford, Director of the International Research Agency, released findings from the LiFE research project, which aimed to measure the value and impact of 3D experiences on pupil learning and achievement, and determine the most effective types of 3D experiences.
The study was undertaken between October 2010 and May 2011 across seven European countries and revealed that pupils' comprehension, information retention and overall behaviour all improved with the addition of 3D projection in the teaching/learning environment. Measured by comparing the pre and post test results of 2D and 3D sample groups, the study found that:
-- On average 86% of pupils improved from the pre-test to the post-test in
the 3D classes, compared to 52% who improved in the 2D classes.
-- Individuals improved test scores by an average of 17% in the 3D classes,
compared to an 8% improvement in the 2D classes between pre-test and
post-test.
-- 92% of students on average were attentive during 3D lessons, while only
46% were actively paying attention during non-3D lessons.
Aside from product demonstrations of the latest lamp-free projection solutions during BETT, TI DLP will also be further showcasing the complete results from the LiFE study. Professor Anne Bamford, along with Kathryn Macaulay, whose school in Reading was among those that took part in the study, will be presenting their findings and insights during two separate seminars at BETT:
Thursday 12 January
Kathryn Macaulay
12:30 - 13:30
21st Century ICT in schools: Sustainable implementation of visual interactive technologies
Friday 13( )January
Professor Anne Bamford
11:15 - 12:00
3D animations in the classroom: Results from a European study into the use of 3D projection technology in the classroom
To learn more about the Texas Instruments DLP technology found in multiple products being shown at BETT Show 2012, or to read additional details from the LiFE research, please visit http://www.dlp.com/bett2012.
About Texas Instruments DLP Products
Since 1996, Texas Instruments' award-winning DLP display technology has powered the world's top projectors and displays, delivering pictures rich with color, contrast, clarity and brightness to screens of all sizes. DLP's technology spans movie theaters (DLP Cinema®) and large-scale, professional venues; in conference rooms, classrooms, and home theaters; and with DLP Pico(TM)-enabled mobile devices, the ability to project images from the palm of your hand. Every DLP chip features an array of up to 2.2 million microscopic mirrors that switch at ultra high speeds - an innovative advantage that remains cutting edge and ideal for current and future applications alike. The results are high-resolution, highly reliable, razor-sharp images, that even work with fast motion video. To learn more about DLP technology, please visit http://www.DLP.com, or follow DLP on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/TI_DLP.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to http://www.TI.com.
SOURCE Texas Instruments DLP
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Texas Instruments DLP
CONTACT: Dan Lantowski for Texas Instruments DLP, +1-646-356-8359, dlantowski@waggeneredstrom.com
Web Site: http://www.TI.com
See new models from multiple manufacturers combining cost effective, lamp-free illumination with proven potential of 3D teaching, only at BETT Show 2012
LONDON, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) DLP® is delighted to announce here at BETT Show 2012 the availability of all-new, lamp-free projection solutions from BenQ and Optoma, each powered by award-winning DLP technology and ready to enhance learning experiences in today's classrooms. By utilizing lamp-free illumination, such as LEDs and lasers, versus traditional bulbs, the BenQ LW61ST (WXGA) / LX60ST (XGA) and Optoma ZW210ST (WXGA) / ZX210ST (XGA) projectors can offer high quality imaging and enough brightness (approximately 2000 lumens each) to light up today's classroom spaces, while increasing the lifespan of the projectors and reducing long-term maintenance costs. These new models join exiting solid state illumination projector models from Casio to incorporate other in-demand features, such as 3D-Ready capabilities, connectivity and interactivity to best fit current as well as future teaching demands. These and other products will be available for demonstration at the TI stand, J30, at the Olympia in London throughout the week.
By dispensing with the most expensive part of projector ownership - lamp replacement - these latest models, like all lamp-free projectors with DLP technology, allow for a lengthy 10,000-plus hours of operation with practically no loss of light output, which enables teachers and their schools' technology administrators to not worry about operational downtime. Other benefits of using lamp-free DLP projectors in today's classrooms include the convenience of instant on/off, reduced power consumption, vibrant color reproduction and greater environmental friendliness (versus traditional lamp-based projectors). And because every DLP-powered projector is inherently filter-free, maintenance worries and related ownership costs are reduced even more.
"In the current economic climate, budget cutting remains a key priority for the public sector. Consequently, schools are finding themselves under increasing pressure to deliver stronger long-term results with fewer associated costs," said Roger Carver, manager of Front Projection, DLP Products. "We have nearly two decades of experience in working to provide teachers with the technology tools that can expand their instructional reach and be proven, long-term investments that work. These new lamp-free projectors from BenQ and Optoma reinforce our commitment to that goal, and join our broad range of options to empower teachers and pupils for greater education results."
Beyond larger-scale models that are best suited for the full-sized classroom, the benefits of lamp-free projection can also be found in every DLP Pico(TM)-based projector currently available. Typically small enough to easily fit in a backpack or laptop bag, there are now more than 30 products with DLP Pico technology inside, ranging from iDevice, laptop and mobile phone/tablet accessories and docks, to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-ready standalone units, multimedia players and even cameras, camcorders and mobile phones. With extreme portability, instant on capabilities and multimedia features, these products available from brands like Acer, Asus, Dell, LG, NEC, ViewSonic, Vivitek and others can take small group collaboration and learning to new levels.
Taking Learning Into The Third Dimension
In addition to being lamp-free, the new BenQ and Optoma are also part of the extensive group of DLP projectors that are 3D-Ready. Though widely known for its use in today's movie theatres, video games and elsewhere, 3D can also have a notable positive impact on pupils' potential at school. Recently, Professor Anne Bamford, Director of the International Research Agency, released findings from the LiFE research project, which aimed to measure the value and impact of 3D experiences on pupil learning and achievement, and determine the most effective types of 3D experiences.
The study was undertaken between October 2010 and May 2011 across seven European countries and revealed that pupils' comprehension, information retention and overall behaviour all improved with the addition of 3D projection in the teaching/learning environment. Measured by comparing the pre and post test results of 2D and 3D sample groups, the study found that:
-- On average 86% of pupils improved from the pre-test to the post-test in
the 3D classes, compared to 52% who improved in the 2D classes.
-- Individuals improved test scores by an average of 17% in the 3D classes,
compared to an 8% improvement in the 2D classes between pre-test and
post-test.
-- 92% of students on average were attentive during 3D lessons, while only
46% were actively paying attention during non-3D lessons.
Aside from product demonstrations of the latest lamp-free projection solutions during BETT, TI DLP will also be further showcasing the complete results from the LiFE study. Professor Anne Bamford, along with Kathryn Macaulay, whose school in Reading was among those that took part in the study, will be presenting their findings and insights during two separate seminars at BETT:
Thursday 12 January
Kathryn Macaulay
12:30 - 13:30
21st Century ICT in schools: Sustainable implementation of visual interactive technologies
Friday 13( )January
Professor Anne Bamford
11:15 - 12:00
3D animations in the classroom: Results from a European study into the use of 3D projection technology in the classroom
To learn more about the Texas Instruments DLP technology found in multiple products being shown at BETT Show 2012, or to read additional details from the LiFE research, please visit http://www.dlp.com/bett2012.
About Texas Instruments DLP Products
Since 1996, Texas Instruments' award-winning DLP display technology has powered the world's top projectors and displays, delivering pictures rich with color, contrast, clarity and brightness to screens of all sizes. DLP's technology spans movie theaters (DLP Cinema®) and large-scale, professional venues; in conference rooms, classrooms, and home theaters; and with DLP Pico(TM)-enabled mobile devices, the ability to project images from the palm of your hand. Every DLP chip features an array of up to 2.2 million microscopic mirrors that switch at ultra high speeds - an innovative advantage that remains cutting edge and ideal for current and future applications alike. The results are high-resolution, highly reliable, razor-sharp images, that even work with fast motion video. To learn more about DLP technology, please visit http://www.DLP.com, or follow DLP on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/TI_DLP.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to http://www.TI.com.
SOURCE Texas Instruments DLP
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Texas Instruments DLP
CONTACT: Dan Lantowski for Texas Instruments DLP, +1-646-356-8359, dlantowski@waggeneredstrom.com
Web Site: http://www.TI.com
ESCORT Highlights New Products at 2012 International CES Press Conference
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 3:07:01 AM
ESCORT Highlights New Products at 2012 International CES Press Conference
ESCORT Inc., the industry leader of radar detection technology, announced two new products at the 2012 International CES alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network: ESCORT's first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, today unveiled several new products alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network in a press conference here at the 2012 International CES, the largest consumer technology show in the world.
Mobile TV
ESCORT MobileTV(TM) is a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver that quickly and easily allows consumers to receive digital TV on their WIFI-enabled smartphone, iPad or similar video-capable device. A major benefit of ESCORT MobileTV(TM) is that it does not use the device's data link for connectivity, but receives MDTV through WIFI, dramatically reducing the use of the consumer's data plan. Viewers won't miss anything while travelling with others as they choose from news, weather, sports, traffic, entertainment and more in over 46 major metro markets.
Show attendees can see demonstrations of MobileTV(TM) in ESCORT's Booth #1509, North Hall. In addition, MobileTV(TM) will be on display at the Siano Mobile Silicon Booth #13545. Siano provides the mobile DTV receiver chip and iOS digital TV middleware for MobileTV(TM).
SmartOffice Mobile PC
ESCORTSmartOffice(TM) Mobile Rugged PC is a single, integrated, in-vehicle, solution that improves safety and productivity, while significantly reducing operating costs for consumers and fleets alike. ESCORTSmartOffice(TM) provides full PC functionality, navigation, Bluetooth, and includes reverse camera. ESCORTSmartOffice(TM) also offers mobile credit card processing, barcode reader, RFID reader, and digital TV capabilities. Mobile Rugged PC is a complete, portable, office solution that can be used for private, commercial and industrial applications.
SmartOffice(TM) will be on display in ESCORT's Booth #1509, North Hall, and Verizon will be demonstrating a unique public safety application using SmartOffice(TM) in their Booth #30259, South Hall.
Also new from Escort:
During the press conference, Larson also demonstrated the company's award-winning new ESCORT Live(TM) ticket protection network, a CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winner.
ESCORT Live(TM) uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live(TM) cords and a unique app for the driver's smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live(TM) "cloud" and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live(TM) network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to network alerts, the new smartphone app technology provides ESCORT's industry-leading Defender® database of red light and speed-ticketing camera locations and speed traps as well as ESCORT's patented GPS features, including posted speed limit information, over-speed limit alerts, live traffic for route optimization and more.
The key to the ESCORT Live(TM) community is real-time national reach and scale. Currently there are more than 1 million ESCORT Live-compatible ESCORT and BELTRONICS radar detectors in use throughout North America. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and millions of driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live(TM) drivers. "Following an ESCORT Live(TM) driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle's alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live(TM) app," Larson said.
Larson also discussed ESCORT's QuickStart Remote Start and Security System(TM), which gives you one-touch control over features such as remote start, arm/lock, panic, and Smart Park(TM), a convenient car location-identifying feature. Using an app on your smartphone, QuickStart also tracks the location and driving history of your vehicle and includes premium security services as well.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network, commercial fleet ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged mobile PC, ESCORT MobileTV(TM), Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart(TM) and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Contact:
Ron Gividen
513.870.8500
press@escortinc.com
SOURCE ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc.
Web Site: http://www.escortradar.com
ESCORT Inc., the industry leader of radar detection technology, announced two new products at the 2012 International CES alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network: ESCORT's first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, today unveiled several new products alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network in a press conference here at the 2012 International CES, the largest consumer technology show in the world.
Mobile TV
ESCORT MobileTV(TM) is a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver that quickly and easily allows consumers to receive digital TV on their WIFI-enabled smartphone, iPad or similar video-capable device. A major benefit of ESCORT MobileTV(TM) is that it does not use the device's data link for connectivity, but receives MDTV through WIFI, dramatically reducing the use of the consumer's data plan. Viewers won't miss anything while travelling with others as they choose from news, weather, sports, traffic, entertainment and more in over 46 major metro markets.
Show attendees can see demonstrations of MobileTV(TM) in ESCORT's Booth #1509, North Hall. In addition, MobileTV(TM) will be on display at the Siano Mobile Silicon Booth #13545. Siano provides the mobile DTV receiver chip and iOS digital TV middleware for MobileTV(TM).
SmartOffice Mobile PC
ESCORTSmartOffice(TM) Mobile Rugged PC is a single, integrated, in-vehicle, solution that improves safety and productivity, while significantly reducing operating costs for consumers and fleets alike. ESCORTSmartOffice(TM) provides full PC functionality, navigation, Bluetooth, and includes reverse camera. ESCORTSmartOffice(TM) also offers mobile credit card processing, barcode reader, RFID reader, and digital TV capabilities. Mobile Rugged PC is a complete, portable, office solution that can be used for private, commercial and industrial applications.
SmartOffice(TM) will be on display in ESCORT's Booth #1509, North Hall, and Verizon will be demonstrating a unique public safety application using SmartOffice(TM) in their Booth #30259, South Hall.
Also new from Escort:
During the press conference, Larson also demonstrated the company's award-winning new ESCORT Live(TM) ticket protection network, a CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winner.
ESCORT Live(TM) uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live(TM) cords and a unique app for the driver's smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live(TM) "cloud" and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live(TM) network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to network alerts, the new smartphone app technology provides ESCORT's industry-leading Defender® database of red light and speed-ticketing camera locations and speed traps as well as ESCORT's patented GPS features, including posted speed limit information, over-speed limit alerts, live traffic for route optimization and more.
The key to the ESCORT Live(TM) community is real-time national reach and scale. Currently there are more than 1 million ESCORT Live-compatible ESCORT and BELTRONICS radar detectors in use throughout North America. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and millions of driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live(TM) drivers. "Following an ESCORT Live(TM) driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle's alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live(TM) app," Larson said.
Larson also discussed ESCORT's QuickStart Remote Start and Security System(TM), which gives you one-touch control over features such as remote start, arm/lock, panic, and Smart Park(TM), a convenient car location-identifying feature. Using an app on your smartphone, QuickStart also tracks the location and driving history of your vehicle and includes premium security services as well.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network, commercial fleet ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged mobile PC, ESCORT MobileTV(TM), Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart(TM) and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Contact:
Ron Gividen
513.870.8500
press@escortinc.com
SOURCE ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc.
Web Site: http://www.escortradar.com
Vodafone Hungary Launches Sicap Kiosks at its Smart Store in Budapest
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 2:56:01 AM
Vodafone Hungary Launches Sicap Kiosks at its Smart Store in Budapest
BERN, Switzerland, January 11, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Sicap mobile money kiosks
[http://www.sicap.com/en/Cash_Topup_Change2Mobile.122.0.html?&L=0 ] have been deployed in
Vodafone Hungary's showcase "Smart Store", the smartphone experience store in "Fashion
Street", Budapest. Vodafone pre-paid subscribers can now top up their credit in seconds on
the user-friendly touch-screen kiosk, and post-paid subscribers will shortly be able to
pay their monthly bill with it.
The self-service kiosk, unveiled at the opening ceremony of Vodafone Hungary's Smart
Store, suits the challenger operator's strategy of providing superior customer service and
innovating methods of transactions.
The initial prepaid top-up service enables customers to complete their operation
within seconds, avoiding the traditional queues at a counter behind customers with more
complex and lengthy inquiries.
The kiosk pilot scheme will include testing of customer care services deemed
appropriate for the Hungarian market. For example, over the next few months, sicap will
allow cash or bank card payments of monthly phone bills. The Hungarian market is one where
direct debits are not standard practice, so the facility will ease the burden of queuing
for the postpaid half of Vodafone's subscriber base in Hungary.
As part of a forward-looking strategy, sicap will also embed anNFC (near field
communication) feature to the kiosk to allow quick authentication of subscribers with NFC
devices.
Ms. Aleeda Fazal, Solution Manager at sicap, said that "The potential for evolution of
the kiosk offer is very strong. The sicap portfolio contains overlapping solutions which
can help Vodafone Hungary foster loyalty, stimulate ARPU and cross-selling, and generally
make life simple for subscribers. We are proud to be visible in Vodafone Hungary's
SmartStore."
Mr. Richard Sherwood, Director of Consumer Business Unitof Vodafone Hungary added that
"the sicap kiosks look good, suit our shopping experience image, andare really appreciated
by our public for their ease of use".
About sicap
Sicap is one of the world's leading providers of customised mobile software solutions
in the areas of communications and charging. Everyday sicap's technology empowers mobile
operators to deliver a superior subscriber experience, while maximising new revenue
streams and reducing operating costs. Sicap develops and implements solutions comprising
convergent charging and rating, mobile payment, network services, device management, and
messaging. These solutions cover mobile, fixed and IMS network environments, and are used
by more than 120 customers, serving more than 835 million subscribers in 75 countries
worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.sicap.com
About Vodafone
Vodafone is one of the world's largest mobile communications companies by revenue with
approximately 382 million proportionate customers. Vodafone currently has equity interests
in over 30 countries across five continents and over 40 partner networks worldwide.
Vodafone provides full range of mobile communication services including voice and data
communication.
Vodafone Hungary Ltd. launched its service in 30 November 1999 in Hungary and
currently has a market share of 22.66% (October 2011). Vodafone Hungary is an integrated
technological service provider focusing strongly on offering services for mobile
communication, mobile internet and broadband data providing for personal and business
subscribers as well.
Source: Sicap
Kate Stoney, Communications Manager, Phone +33-4-37-37-24-91, kate.stoney@sicap.com
BERN, Switzerland, January 11, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Sicap mobile money kiosks
[http://www.sicap.com/en/Cash_Topup_Change2Mobile.122.0.html?&L=0 ] have been deployed in
Vodafone Hungary's showcase "Smart Store", the smartphone experience store in "Fashion
Street", Budapest. Vodafone pre-paid subscribers can now top up their credit in seconds on
the user-friendly touch-screen kiosk, and post-paid subscribers will shortly be able to
pay their monthly bill with it.
The self-service kiosk, unveiled at the opening ceremony of Vodafone Hungary's Smart
Store, suits the challenger operator's strategy of providing superior customer service and
innovating methods of transactions.
The initial prepaid top-up service enables customers to complete their operation
within seconds, avoiding the traditional queues at a counter behind customers with more
complex and lengthy inquiries.
The kiosk pilot scheme will include testing of customer care services deemed
appropriate for the Hungarian market. For example, over the next few months, sicap will
allow cash or bank card payments of monthly phone bills. The Hungarian market is one where
direct debits are not standard practice, so the facility will ease the burden of queuing
for the postpaid half of Vodafone's subscriber base in Hungary.
As part of a forward-looking strategy, sicap will also embed anNFC (near field
communication) feature to the kiosk to allow quick authentication of subscribers with NFC
devices.
Ms. Aleeda Fazal, Solution Manager at sicap, said that "The potential for evolution of
the kiosk offer is very strong. The sicap portfolio contains overlapping solutions which
can help Vodafone Hungary foster loyalty, stimulate ARPU and cross-selling, and generally
make life simple for subscribers. We are proud to be visible in Vodafone Hungary's
SmartStore."
Mr. Richard Sherwood, Director of Consumer Business Unitof Vodafone Hungary added that
"the sicap kiosks look good, suit our shopping experience image, andare really appreciated
by our public for their ease of use".
About sicap
Sicap is one of the world's leading providers of customised mobile software solutions
in the areas of communications and charging. Everyday sicap's technology empowers mobile
operators to deliver a superior subscriber experience, while maximising new revenue
streams and reducing operating costs. Sicap develops and implements solutions comprising
convergent charging and rating, mobile payment, network services, device management, and
messaging. These solutions cover mobile, fixed and IMS network environments, and are used
by more than 120 customers, serving more than 835 million subscribers in 75 countries
worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.sicap.com
About Vodafone
Vodafone is one of the world's largest mobile communications companies by revenue with
approximately 382 million proportionate customers. Vodafone currently has equity interests
in over 30 countries across five continents and over 40 partner networks worldwide.
Vodafone provides full range of mobile communication services including voice and data
communication.
Vodafone Hungary Ltd. launched its service in 30 November 1999 in Hungary and
currently has a market share of 22.66% (October 2011). Vodafone Hungary is an integrated
technological service provider focusing strongly on offering services for mobile
communication, mobile internet and broadband data providing for personal and business
subscribers as well.
Source: Sicap
Kate Stoney, Communications Manager, Phone +33-4-37-37-24-91, kate.stoney@sicap.com
NComputing Showcases 'Classroom in a Box' - The First Ever Solution to Enable Schools, Colleges and Universities to run up to 100 Desktops From a Single Operating System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 1:07:01 AM
NComputing Showcases 'Classroom in a Box' - The First Ever Solution to Enable Schools, Colleges and Universities to run up to 100 Desktops From a Single Operating System
LONDON, January 11, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Delivers the Simplest, Most Powerful and Affordable Desktop Virtualisation
- Delivers up to 100 user sessions per operating system
- BETT 2012, Olympia, London 11-14 January Stand J50
At BETT 2012 [http://www.ncomputing.com/bett2012 ], NComputing
[http://www.ncomputing.com ] is showcasing the latest version of its 'Classroom in a Box'
solution which slashes desktop economics for teaching establishments by enabling up to 100
students to run virtual desktops from a single operating system instance. A classroom
environment will be created on Stand J50, for visitors to experience firsthand
NComputing's desktop virtualisation and its benefits for the classroom. Visitors to the
stand will also be able to enter a competition to win a 12 user NComputing Classroom in a
Box solution.
NComputing 'In a Box' technology is the simplest, most powerful and affordable desktop
virtualisation solution on the market today, offering the lowest cost per seat available
to schools, colleges and universities. It supports both Windows and Linux platforms and
comes with all peripherals, virtual desktops and software pre-tested for compatibility and
integration.
It includes virtual desktop devices and vSpace 6.5 Server virtualisation software
that, together, transform the typical virtual desktop infrastructure from one user per
operating system to one hundred users per operating system. These solutions:
- reduce up-front PC acquisition costs by 75%
- reduce physical host servers by 75%
- lower maintenance and support costs by 75%
- reduce power and cooling requirements by 90%
- reduce risk resulting from device loss and theft
Paul Gullet, Vice President for EMEA, commented: "Cost and complexity are the biggest
barriers to virtual desktop adoption in education. Our customers told us they wanted
immediate return on investment on their desktop virtualisation deployments, the ability to
scale faster and more easily, greater manageability and improved security. NComputing
continues to pioneer innovation that will accelerate PC replacement cycles and will allow
educational institutions to deploy desktop computing where previously it had not been
viable for reasons of economics or management and support."
About NComputing
NComputing, Inc. is the fastest growing desktop virtualisation company in the world
with over 20 million daily users in 140 countries. The company's award-winning, patented
technology lowers desktop computing costs, improves manageability, and reduces both energy
consumption and e-waste. It is the perfect solution for leveraging the power and potential
of PCs and cloud computing. To learn more about NComputing, visit
http://www.ncomputing.com.
Source: NComputing
Media contact: Alesha Keene alesha@bondpr.com +44(0)7920-828-698
LONDON, January 11, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
- Delivers the Simplest, Most Powerful and Affordable Desktop Virtualisation
- Delivers up to 100 user sessions per operating system
- BETT 2012, Olympia, London 11-14 January Stand J50
At BETT 2012 [http://www.ncomputing.com/bett2012 ], NComputing
[http://www.ncomputing.com ] is showcasing the latest version of its 'Classroom in a Box'
solution which slashes desktop economics for teaching establishments by enabling up to 100
students to run virtual desktops from a single operating system instance. A classroom
environment will be created on Stand J50, for visitors to experience firsthand
NComputing's desktop virtualisation and its benefits for the classroom. Visitors to the
stand will also be able to enter a competition to win a 12 user NComputing Classroom in a
Box solution.
NComputing 'In a Box' technology is the simplest, most powerful and affordable desktop
virtualisation solution on the market today, offering the lowest cost per seat available
to schools, colleges and universities. It supports both Windows and Linux platforms and
comes with all peripherals, virtual desktops and software pre-tested for compatibility and
integration.
It includes virtual desktop devices and vSpace 6.5 Server virtualisation software
that, together, transform the typical virtual desktop infrastructure from one user per
operating system to one hundred users per operating system. These solutions:
- reduce up-front PC acquisition costs by 75%
- reduce physical host servers by 75%
- lower maintenance and support costs by 75%
- reduce power and cooling requirements by 90%
- reduce risk resulting from device loss and theft
Paul Gullet, Vice President for EMEA, commented: "Cost and complexity are the biggest
barriers to virtual desktop adoption in education. Our customers told us they wanted
immediate return on investment on their desktop virtualisation deployments, the ability to
scale faster and more easily, greater manageability and improved security. NComputing
continues to pioneer innovation that will accelerate PC replacement cycles and will allow
educational institutions to deploy desktop computing where previously it had not been
viable for reasons of economics or management and support."
About NComputing
NComputing, Inc. is the fastest growing desktop virtualisation company in the world
with over 20 million daily users in 140 countries. The company's award-winning, patented
technology lowers desktop computing costs, improves manageability, and reduces both energy
consumption and e-waste. It is the perfect solution for leveraging the power and potential
of PCs and cloud computing. To learn more about NComputing, visit
http://www.ncomputing.com.
Source: NComputing
Media contact: Alesha Keene alesha@bondpr.com +44(0)7920-828-698
January 10, 2012
Technology and Finance Industries to Dominate New Domain Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 11:56:01 PM
Technology and Finance Industries to Dominate New Domain Applications
MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for ICANN's new Top-Level Domain program open 12 Jan for 90 days. ARI Registry Services provides insight into how the application period will unfold
A third of all applicants participating in ICANN's (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) new Top-Level Domain program will come from the IT and financial services industries, according to figures released by ARI Registry Services today as the application window opens tomorrow.
ARI Registry Services is predicting more than 1000 applications will be submitted between 12 January and the 12 April 2012 deadline.
According to the new Top-Level Domain (TLD) technology provider, brands have shown the strongest interest with two thirds of all applications expected to be for a .brand new TLD. This will be followed by entrepreneurs (30% of applications) seeking to profit from generic terms like .shop or .hotel. The remaining 10% will come from governments and other groups wanting to represent their city or region online with a geographic TLD like .sydney, .paris or .tokyo.
Adrian Kinderis, CEO of ARI Registry Services, said: "Analysis of more than 400 clients we've engaged with globally over the past year shows technology and finance companies in Asia Pacific and the US lead the pack."
Strongest interest has come from businesses in the Asia Pacific region (52%), followed by the United States (29%), Europe (10%), Middle East (7%) and Africa (2%).
"The first round of new domains will be dominated by technology brands (20%), as the IT industry recognises the huge opportunity to innovate. This will be closely followed by banks and other financial service providers (11%) who are jumping at the opportunity for the increased online security and trust that comes with a .brand domain," Mr Kinderis said.
"Now's the perfect time for brands to consider a new Top-Level Domain as part of their long-term digital marketing strategy," he continued.
Speculating on the results, Mr Kinderis said the attractive sales and marketing benefits of new Top-Level Domains has likely appealed to the IT, finance and retail industries as a way to differentiate themselves - especially important in light of the economic downturn.
"A .brand new Top-Level Domain will deliver improved trust, leadership, customer engagement and message recall by providing a direct connection between the customer and the brand experience online. The rapid growth of e-commerce and online retail also complements the move to a .brand domain name. For example, in the near future we may see short, relevant and memorable domain names such as iphone.apple, creditcards.hsbc and shoes.nike."
However, Mr Kinderis warned that potential applicants need to act quickly if they want to reap these benefits.
"There is a huge first-mover advantage for brands applying in the initial round. It's taken ICANN six years to approve this program - no one knows when there will be another opportunity to apply. We are helping our clients get a head start with a progressive digital asset years ahead of their competitors. Brands which previously had to compromise their web address can now own a relevant and targeted address with huge potential search engine optimisation benefits."
Mr Kinderis said a research report commissioned by ARI Registry Services in November found there is a low level of awareness about the program globally. Despite this, the report found significant revenue potential for entrepreneurs to own industry-specific Top-Level Domains such as .shop, .law or .hotel and commercialise them by on-selling second-level domains to relevant businesses (e.g. retailername.shop or lawfirm.law). It suggested that multi-million dollar annual returns are on offer for applicants willing to invest in a new TLD.
He noted that consumers and Internet users will see the first new Top-Level Domains appear online from early 2013, forever changing the way they'll navigate the Internet.
Further statistical breakdowns of industry sectors and regions interested in applying for a new Top-Level Domain are available on request.
Media contact:
Michael Korjen
Public Relations Manager
ARI Registry Services
Ph: +61-3-9866-3710
Email: michael.korjen@ariservices.com
http://www.ariservices.com
About ARI Registry Services
ARI Registry Services (formerly AusRegistry International) is one of the top companies globally with the technology and expertise to activate, implement and manage new Top-Level Domains. Leveraging ten years of experience as a TLD registry operator, ARI Registry Services will provide new Top-Level Domain applicants with the same software and consulting services that currently drive the .au (Australia), the .ae (United Arab Emirates), the .qa (Qatar) and .om (Oman) country codes. Additionally, ARI Registry Services is the first TLD registry to operate non-Latin, country code Top-Level Domains and a global leader in the continued innovation and expansion of the Domain Name System.
Visit http://www.ariservices.com or find out more about the new Top-Level Domain program here: http://www.beyonddotcom.info
SOURCE ARI Registry Services
ARI Registry Services
Web Site: http://www.beyonddotcom.info
MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for ICANN's new Top-Level Domain program open 12 Jan for 90 days. ARI Registry Services provides insight into how the application period will unfold
A third of all applicants participating in ICANN's (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) new Top-Level Domain program will come from the IT and financial services industries, according to figures released by ARI Registry Services today as the application window opens tomorrow.
ARI Registry Services is predicting more than 1000 applications will be submitted between 12 January and the 12 April 2012 deadline.
According to the new Top-Level Domain (TLD) technology provider, brands have shown the strongest interest with two thirds of all applications expected to be for a .brand new TLD. This will be followed by entrepreneurs (30% of applications) seeking to profit from generic terms like .shop or .hotel. The remaining 10% will come from governments and other groups wanting to represent their city or region online with a geographic TLD like .sydney, .paris or .tokyo.
Adrian Kinderis, CEO of ARI Registry Services, said: "Analysis of more than 400 clients we've engaged with globally over the past year shows technology and finance companies in Asia Pacific and the US lead the pack."
Strongest interest has come from businesses in the Asia Pacific region (52%), followed by the United States (29%), Europe (10%), Middle East (7%) and Africa (2%).
"The first round of new domains will be dominated by technology brands (20%), as the IT industry recognises the huge opportunity to innovate. This will be closely followed by banks and other financial service providers (11%) who are jumping at the opportunity for the increased online security and trust that comes with a .brand domain," Mr Kinderis said.
"Now's the perfect time for brands to consider a new Top-Level Domain as part of their long-term digital marketing strategy," he continued.
Speculating on the results, Mr Kinderis said the attractive sales and marketing benefits of new Top-Level Domains has likely appealed to the IT, finance and retail industries as a way to differentiate themselves - especially important in light of the economic downturn.
"A .brand new Top-Level Domain will deliver improved trust, leadership, customer engagement and message recall by providing a direct connection between the customer and the brand experience online. The rapid growth of e-commerce and online retail also complements the move to a .brand domain name. For example, in the near future we may see short, relevant and memorable domain names such as iphone.apple, creditcards.hsbc and shoes.nike."
However, Mr Kinderis warned that potential applicants need to act quickly if they want to reap these benefits.
"There is a huge first-mover advantage for brands applying in the initial round. It's taken ICANN six years to approve this program - no one knows when there will be another opportunity to apply. We are helping our clients get a head start with a progressive digital asset years ahead of their competitors. Brands which previously had to compromise their web address can now own a relevant and targeted address with huge potential search engine optimisation benefits."
Mr Kinderis said a research report commissioned by ARI Registry Services in November found there is a low level of awareness about the program globally. Despite this, the report found significant revenue potential for entrepreneurs to own industry-specific Top-Level Domains such as .shop, .law or .hotel and commercialise them by on-selling second-level domains to relevant businesses (e.g. retailername.shop or lawfirm.law). It suggested that multi-million dollar annual returns are on offer for applicants willing to invest in a new TLD.
He noted that consumers and Internet users will see the first new Top-Level Domains appear online from early 2013, forever changing the way they'll navigate the Internet.
Further statistical breakdowns of industry sectors and regions interested in applying for a new Top-Level Domain are available on request.
Media contact:
Michael Korjen
Public Relations Manager
ARI Registry Services
Ph: +61-3-9866-3710
Email: michael.korjen@ariservices.com
http://www.ariservices.com
About ARI Registry Services
ARI Registry Services (formerly AusRegistry International) is one of the top companies globally with the technology and expertise to activate, implement and manage new Top-Level Domains. Leveraging ten years of experience as a TLD registry operator, ARI Registry Services will provide new Top-Level Domain applicants with the same software and consulting services that currently drive the .au (Australia), the .ae (United Arab Emirates), the .qa (Qatar) and .om (Oman) country codes. Additionally, ARI Registry Services is the first TLD registry to operate non-Latin, country code Top-Level Domains and a global leader in the continued innovation and expansion of the Domain Name System.
Visit http://www.ariservices.com or find out more about the new Top-Level Domain program here: http://www.beyonddotcom.info
SOURCE ARI Registry Services
ARI Registry Services
Web Site: http://www.beyonddotcom.info
Wrapsol Unveils New Non-Slip "Grip Pad" for Tablets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 9:07:01 PM
Wrapsol Unveils New Non-Slip "Grip Pad" for Tablets
The non-slip, grip protection technology is engineered to optimize usability and help prevent slip-and-fall damage to any tablet
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @ CES 2012 -- Wrapsol, a leader in protection solutions for consumer electronics, today introduced its newest product in protective films technology - the Wrapsol non-slip Grip Pad. The Grip Pad is made with tactilla(TM), a proprietary gripping technology, made from advanced high durability polyurethane. The Grip Pad is the first product to integrate Wrapsol's non-slip, tactilla(TM) technology.
Wrapsol's non-slip Grip Pad helps prevent accidental slip-and-fall damage and makes using your tablet more convenient -- without compromising its design integrity in any way. The Grip Pad installs in an instant and helps securely position any tablet along virtually any slanted surface. Wrapsol Grip Pads are now available at Staples and other leading retailers nationwide.
Wrapsol Grip Pad Features:
-- Non-slip tactilla(TM) material
-- 100% Polyurethane
-- Micro-textured finish
-- 8.25 x 3.75-inch material size for Apple iPad 2 and similar size devices
-- Installs in an instant
-- Made in USA
-- MSRP $14.95
For more information on Wrapsol's Grip Pad, visit http://www.wrapsol.com.
About WrapsolWrapsol is a leader in protective adhesive solutions for today's most popular consumer electronics devices and mobile phone handsets. Wrapsol helps consumers stay connected by protecting their mobile phone, mp3 player, notebook computer, game console and camera with the industry's strongest and easiest-to-apply protective film and non-slip Grip Pad. Committed to community and the environment, all Wrapsol device protection systems are engineered, manufactured and packaged at the Company's Massachusetts headquarters and come in 100% recyclable packaging. For more information, visit http://www.wrapsol.com.
SOURCE Wrapsol
Wrapsol
CONTACT: Christine Lovallo, BIGfish Communications, Christine@Bigfishmarket.com, +1-617-713-3800
Web Site: http://www.wrapsol.com
The non-slip, grip protection technology is engineered to optimize usability and help prevent slip-and-fall damage to any tablet
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @ CES 2012 -- Wrapsol, a leader in protection solutions for consumer electronics, today introduced its newest product in protective films technology - the Wrapsol non-slip Grip Pad. The Grip Pad is made with tactilla(TM), a proprietary gripping technology, made from advanced high durability polyurethane. The Grip Pad is the first product to integrate Wrapsol's non-slip, tactilla(TM) technology.
Wrapsol's non-slip Grip Pad helps prevent accidental slip-and-fall damage and makes using your tablet more convenient -- without compromising its design integrity in any way. The Grip Pad installs in an instant and helps securely position any tablet along virtually any slanted surface. Wrapsol Grip Pads are now available at Staples and other leading retailers nationwide.
Wrapsol Grip Pad Features:
-- Non-slip tactilla(TM) material
-- 100% Polyurethane
-- Micro-textured finish
-- 8.25 x 3.75-inch material size for Apple iPad 2 and similar size devices
-- Installs in an instant
-- Made in USA
-- MSRP $14.95
For more information on Wrapsol's Grip Pad, visit http://www.wrapsol.com.
About WrapsolWrapsol is a leader in protective adhesive solutions for today's most popular consumer electronics devices and mobile phone handsets. Wrapsol helps consumers stay connected by protecting their mobile phone, mp3 player, notebook computer, game console and camera with the industry's strongest and easiest-to-apply protective film and non-slip Grip Pad. Committed to community and the environment, all Wrapsol device protection systems are engineered, manufactured and packaged at the Company's Massachusetts headquarters and come in 100% recyclable packaging. For more information, visit http://www.wrapsol.com.
SOURCE Wrapsol
Wrapsol
CONTACT: Christine Lovallo, BIGfish Communications, Christine@Bigfishmarket.com, +1-617-713-3800
Web Site: http://www.wrapsol.com
Social Media Ticker myCurrent Released to Public
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 5:56:01 PM
Social Media Ticker myCurrent Released to Public
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- myCurrent.com today announced the launch of the myCurrent desktop application. The new tool lets users stay up to date on their Facebook and Twitter feeds in one central, real-time location, by putting a streaming stock ticker-style social feed and status updating tool directly on the user's desktop. For a free download visit mycurrent.com.
myCurrent.com leader Ryan Money sees the myCurrent desktop application as the next, logical step in the evolution of social media. "As we grow increasingly reliant on the information we receive via social feeds, it makes less and less sense to depend on specific websites or smartphone apps to consume or contribute to those feeds," Money said. "The myCurrent desktop application liberates the social feed from the browser and makes it easy to stay up to date while remaining productive at work."
myCurrent.com is backed by Overstock.com, which helps power the application by offering users personalized gift recommendations for their Facebook friends through Overstock's Facebook Friend Gift Finder, which users either access through the myCurrent desktop tool or directly at http://www.overstock.com/fbProfile.
Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne says, "myCurrent provides a new, more efficient way for people to interface with social media. This tool lets users stay up to date without stopping what they are doing. From our own office's experience, this makes people more productive."
Upcoming versions of the myCurrent desktop tool will allow streaming of additional social feeds and RSS subscriptions. Users will also be able to replicate all of the functions found with these services through the myCurrent app.
SOURCE myCurrent.com
myCurrent.com
CONTACT: Ryan Money, +1-801-243-3000, rmoney@mycurrent.com
Web Site: http://www.mycurrent.com
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- myCurrent.com today announced the launch of the myCurrent desktop application. The new tool lets users stay up to date on their Facebook and Twitter feeds in one central, real-time location, by putting a streaming stock ticker-style social feed and status updating tool directly on the user's desktop. For a free download visit mycurrent.com.
myCurrent.com leader Ryan Money sees the myCurrent desktop application as the next, logical step in the evolution of social media. "As we grow increasingly reliant on the information we receive via social feeds, it makes less and less sense to depend on specific websites or smartphone apps to consume or contribute to those feeds," Money said. "The myCurrent desktop application liberates the social feed from the browser and makes it easy to stay up to date while remaining productive at work."
myCurrent.com is backed by Overstock.com, which helps power the application by offering users personalized gift recommendations for their Facebook friends through Overstock's Facebook Friend Gift Finder, which users either access through the myCurrent desktop tool or directly at http://www.overstock.com/fbProfile.
Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne says, "myCurrent provides a new, more efficient way for people to interface with social media. This tool lets users stay up to date without stopping what they are doing. From our own office's experience, this makes people more productive."
Upcoming versions of the myCurrent desktop tool will allow streaming of additional social feeds and RSS subscriptions. Users will also be able to replicate all of the functions found with these services through the myCurrent app.
SOURCE myCurrent.com
myCurrent.com
CONTACT: Ryan Money, +1-801-243-3000, rmoney@mycurrent.com
Web Site: http://www.mycurrent.com
All-Italian Unveiling at CES With i'm Watch and Buongiorno's Play.me Music
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 5:35:01 PM
All-Italian Unveiling at CES With i'm Watch and Buongiorno's Play.me Music
MILAN and LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Play.me Radio Edition, the multi-device digital music application recently launched by
Buongiorno [http://www.buongiorno.com ]-DadaEnt, is behind the i'Music channel for i'm
Watch [http://www.imwatch.it ], the first smart wrist watch made in Italy, which is to be
announced today at the CES [http://www.cesweb.org ], the world's foremost electronics and
technology event,at stand 70215 in the Ballroom of The Venetian in Las Vegas.
The Play.me application on i'Music [http://www.imwatch.it/it-it/smartwatch/imusic ]
allows users to select all of their favorite music at a mere touch, thus enabling them to
listen to their music anywhere through the intuitive interface offered by the smart watch
that has already been selected for inclusion as a "CES 2012 Design & Engineering Award
Honoree".
Exclusively for i'Music, Play.me Radio Edition is offering over 1 million radio
channels selected by artist and genre, along with carefully crafted playlists created by
the DJs on the Play.me team, conceived to satisfy all music preferences, whether for pop,
dance, Italian music, jazz, R&B or rock. Using Play.me Radio Edition is quick and
immediate: the music is streamed in high quality and users can even listen offline by
simply choosing a list of their favorite songs and saving them on their i'm Watches.
The radio channels are playlists of individual songs in a sequence that is constantly
updated and not subject to any limits of use in terms of time or space. After having
selected a radio channel, users can synchronize their smart watches to keep that channel
always available for them to listen to at any time.
Smart watches with the Android operating system are innovative, effective wrist
watches that are integrated with next-generation smartphones.Audio quality is guaranteed
by 3.5 mm input/output mini-jacks for headphones, integrated speaker microphone connection
and power and external "on," "off," "stand-by," "re-activate volume," "+" and "-"
controls.
Buongiorno-DadaEnt, the Company behind Play.me Radio Edition app,has made it also
available as a multi-device Web application based on HTML5 for use on PCs, tablets and
smartphones or as a native application for Samsung smartphones and smart TVs.
For more information about Buongiorno and Play.me, please visit the websites
http://www.buongiorno.com and http://www.playme.it
Contact: Monica Montefusco, Tel. +39-02-582131, Email:
monica.montefusco@buongiorno.com
Source: Buongiorno Spa
MILAN and LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Play.me Radio Edition, the multi-device digital music application recently launched by
Buongiorno [http://www.buongiorno.com ]-DadaEnt, is behind the i'Music channel for i'm
Watch [http://www.imwatch.it ], the first smart wrist watch made in Italy, which is to be
announced today at the CES [http://www.cesweb.org ], the world's foremost electronics and
technology event,at stand 70215 in the Ballroom of The Venetian in Las Vegas.
The Play.me application on i'Music [http://www.imwatch.it/it-it/smartwatch/imusic ]
allows users to select all of their favorite music at a mere touch, thus enabling them to
listen to their music anywhere through the intuitive interface offered by the smart watch
that has already been selected for inclusion as a "CES 2012 Design & Engineering Award
Honoree".
Exclusively for i'Music, Play.me Radio Edition is offering over 1 million radio
channels selected by artist and genre, along with carefully crafted playlists created by
the DJs on the Play.me team, conceived to satisfy all music preferences, whether for pop,
dance, Italian music, jazz, R&B or rock. Using Play.me Radio Edition is quick and
immediate: the music is streamed in high quality and users can even listen offline by
simply choosing a list of their favorite songs and saving them on their i'm Watches.
The radio channels are playlists of individual songs in a sequence that is constantly
updated and not subject to any limits of use in terms of time or space. After having
selected a radio channel, users can synchronize their smart watches to keep that channel
always available for them to listen to at any time.
Smart watches with the Android operating system are innovative, effective wrist
watches that are integrated with next-generation smartphones.Audio quality is guaranteed
by 3.5 mm input/output mini-jacks for headphones, integrated speaker microphone connection
and power and external "on," "off," "stand-by," "re-activate volume," "+" and "-"
controls.
Buongiorno-DadaEnt, the Company behind Play.me Radio Edition app,has made it also
available as a multi-device Web application based on HTML5 for use on PCs, tablets and
smartphones or as a native application for Samsung smartphones and smart TVs.
For more information about Buongiorno and Play.me, please visit the websites
http://www.buongiorno.com and http://www.playme.it
Contact: Monica Montefusco, Tel. +39-02-582131, Email:
monica.montefusco@buongiorno.com
Source: Buongiorno Spa
Monsoon Multimedia and Zenverge Partner to Deliver Placeshifting and DVR Functionality to Leading Consumer Electronic OEMs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 4:35:01 PM
Monsoon Multimedia and Zenverge Partner to Deliver Placeshifting and DVR Functionality to Leading Consumer Electronic OEMs
Monsoon's TV Anywhere Technologies and Zenverge's Quad-Stream HD Transcoder Enables OEMs to Stream High-Quality Video to Smartphones, Tablets and Personal Computers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, today announced it has selected Zenverge's ZN200 Quad-Stream Transcoder and developed a partnership with Zenverge to leverage Monsoon's placeshifting and DVR software for high-definition (HD) streaming to multiple mobile devices for major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Zenverge is a pioneer in the development of advanced media ICs and has provided the industry's first Quad-Stream HD Transcoder.
"Monsoon is very excited about leveraging the flexible HD transcoding and encoding capabilities of the Zenverge architecture in our Vulkano placeshifting products," said Colin Stiles, Monsoon's EVP of Sales and Marketing. "We see great potential in adding multi-stream HD transcoding features to our streaming products and we have selected the ZN200 to provide high value solutions to our OEM customers."
"We are very excited about the new products our customers are launching to truly enable the connected home and extremely pleased to have Monsoon as both a partner and a customer," said Shawn Saleem, EVP of Marketing for Zenverge. "Portable devices such as the Apple iPad and iPhone, and Android tablets and cell phones, have created a significant market demand for consuming content wirelessly from multiple sources such as Over-The-Top (OTT) and broadcast. The ZN200 is being used with Monsoon's industry leading placeshifting technology and provides the perfect solution for streaming in and outside the home."
Zenverge to Showcase its TransALL(TM) Engine for its Media ICs at CES
Zenverge's ICs use advanced media processing capabilities with their powerful TransALL(TM)( )Transcode engine to TransFormat, TransRate, TransScale, TransCopy, TransZip, TransCrypt, TransQoS and TransWrap content in a compact, power-efficient and cost-effective footprint, and deliver a true "Anywhere, Anytime, Any Device" media experience for consumer electronics manufacturers, set-top box manufacturers and major service operators.
Zenverge will showcase its exciting line-up of high performance multi-stream transcoding and encoding ICs at CES this week in Las Vegas. In addition, Zenverge will demonstrate support of live HDTV streaming to popular tablets and cell phone devices, storage efficiency and high-speed HD processing at four times faster than real-time. The ZN200/100 family of ICs allows the proliferation of video content in the connected home in a secure and seamless manner using the latest Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) networking standards.
About Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards-based multimedia products and convergence technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and major smartphones. Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company has offices in California, India, Russia and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com.
For regular Vulkano updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/MyVulkano
Become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MyVulkano
About Zenverge
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company devoted to accelerating consumer access to next generation digital content and services. The company is a leading developer of Advanced Media ICs built around the patented ZEN architecture, a core technology for next generation digital media devices. The company is based in Cupertino, California. For more information please visit the company website: http://www.zenverge.com.
Contact:
Afsoun Mobini
Zenverge
+1 408-844-4774
afsoun.mobini@zenverge.com
Contact:
Sara Johnson
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
vulkano@43pr.com
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
iPhone and iPod Touch are registered trademarks, and iPad is a Trademark of Apple Inc. Android, is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia
Web Site: http://www.zenverge.com
Monsoon's TV Anywhere Technologies and Zenverge's Quad-Stream HD Transcoder Enables OEMs to Stream High-Quality Video to Smartphones, Tablets and Personal Computers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, today announced it has selected Zenverge's ZN200 Quad-Stream Transcoder and developed a partnership with Zenverge to leverage Monsoon's placeshifting and DVR software for high-definition (HD) streaming to multiple mobile devices for major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Zenverge is a pioneer in the development of advanced media ICs and has provided the industry's first Quad-Stream HD Transcoder.
"Monsoon is very excited about leveraging the flexible HD transcoding and encoding capabilities of the Zenverge architecture in our Vulkano placeshifting products," said Colin Stiles, Monsoon's EVP of Sales and Marketing. "We see great potential in adding multi-stream HD transcoding features to our streaming products and we have selected the ZN200 to provide high value solutions to our OEM customers."
"We are very excited about the new products our customers are launching to truly enable the connected home and extremely pleased to have Monsoon as both a partner and a customer," said Shawn Saleem, EVP of Marketing for Zenverge. "Portable devices such as the Apple iPad and iPhone, and Android tablets and cell phones, have created a significant market demand for consuming content wirelessly from multiple sources such as Over-The-Top (OTT) and broadcast. The ZN200 is being used with Monsoon's industry leading placeshifting technology and provides the perfect solution for streaming in and outside the home."
Zenverge to Showcase its TransALL(TM) Engine for its Media ICs at CES
Zenverge's ICs use advanced media processing capabilities with their powerful TransALL(TM)( )Transcode engine to TransFormat, TransRate, TransScale, TransCopy, TransZip, TransCrypt, TransQoS and TransWrap content in a compact, power-efficient and cost-effective footprint, and deliver a true "Anywhere, Anytime, Any Device" media experience for consumer electronics manufacturers, set-top box manufacturers and major service operators.
Zenverge will showcase its exciting line-up of high performance multi-stream transcoding and encoding ICs at CES this week in Las Vegas. In addition, Zenverge will demonstrate support of live HDTV streaming to popular tablets and cell phone devices, storage efficiency and high-speed HD processing at four times faster than real-time. The ZN200/100 family of ICs allows the proliferation of video content in the connected home in a secure and seamless manner using the latest Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) networking standards.
About Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards-based multimedia products and convergence technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and major smartphones. Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company has offices in California, India, Russia and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com.
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About Zenverge
Zenverge is a fabless semiconductor company devoted to accelerating consumer access to next generation digital content and services. The company is a leading developer of Advanced Media ICs built around the patented ZEN architecture, a core technology for next generation digital media devices. The company is based in Cupertino, California. For more information please visit the company website: http://www.zenverge.com.
Contact:
Afsoun Mobini
Zenverge
+1 408-844-4774
afsoun.mobini@zenverge.com
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Sara Johnson
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
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Web Site: http://www.zenverge.com
outsourceIT and GoBeyondIT Merge; Creating One of the Largest Privately Held Managed/Cloud Service Providers in the Country
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 4:14:01 PM
outsourceIT and GoBeyondIT Merge; Creating One of the Largest Privately Held Managed/Cloud Service Providers in the Country
LA PLATA, Md. and BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- outsourceIT, a large regional based Managed Services Provider, providing outsourced IT services to the SMB market place, announced today they have merged with GoBeyondIT, a Cloud Services Provider, with customers in both the SMB and large Enterprise market. The combined company has office locations spanning the mid-Atlantic and South Eastern parts of the country, with offices as far north as Philadelphia, PA and as far south as Charlotte, NC. The headquarters will remain in La Plata, MD (DC Metro Area) with major support center hubs remaining in Winston-Salem, NC and Baltimore, MD.
The two combined companies have created one of the largest privately held Managed/Cloud Service Providers (MSP/CSP) in the United States. The combined entities revenue is greater than $15 million with approximately 70 employees. The company is expecting to continue to see strong growth throughout 2012.
Craig Guice, CEO of outsourceIT, will continue to serve as CEO, he will step down as President and hand this role over to his co-founding partner, Mark Vliet, who has most recently served as VP and CTO. Richard Crane, CEO of GoBeyondIT, will become Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and David Webb, Partner of GoBeyondIT, will become Executive Vice President of Enterprise and Strategic Accounts.
"This is an exciting time at outsourceIT, we believe combining forces with GoBeyondIT will accelerate our already fast growth rate," said Guice. "When exploring this opportunity we quickly realized each company provided strength to the other company. For us (outsourceIT), the biggest driver was the hosted desktop solution offering they (GoBeyondIT) brought to the table. We can now bundle this service with our MY IT Department offering and deliver our clients the best in class Cloud Services Support."
The combined company will operate as both outsourceIT and GoBeyondIT. Collectively the companies are providing a full suite of Managed and Cloud services, which includes: Helpdesk, Project Services, Virtual CIO Services, NOC Services, Hosted Desktops (VDI), Hosted Servers, Hosted Applications and VoIP Telephone Services. Ultimately, providing its SMB clients with a fully outsourced IT Support Department and providing its Enterprise clients with ad hoc services such as Outsourced Helpdesk, Professional Services, and Hosted Cloud Services. The company will also build out a Channel Sales Model, which can be white labeled, for other service providers who do not want the expense and headache of building out their own managed or cloud services offering.
"Cloud Services is an important element in today's technology footprint, but equally important is the support mechanism needed to support the cloud services," said Crane. "By joining forces with outsourceIT, we are able to bring an end-to-end solution to the customer. We felt that we could provide better support to our clients and reach levels of scale that would be difficult had we remained only as GoBeyondIT."
About outsourceIT Inc.
outsourceIT is a full service Managed/Cloud Services Provider, with support offerings ranging from fully outsourced IT departments to hosted equipment and applications. They have customers in both the SMB and Enterprise space that are spread across many industry segments including: healthcare, government contractors, software development, legal, construction, housing management, trade associations, non-profits, financial, manufacturing, education, and more. Since founding the company in 2004, the growth has been significant and that growth continues today. outsourceIT currently has offices spanning the mid-Atlantic and South East regions of the country.
CONTACT:
Donna Hall
VP of Business Development
301-539-0200, dhall@outsourceitcorp.com
SOURCE outsourceIT Inc.
outsourceIT Inc.
Web Site: http://www.outsourcingcorp.com
LA PLATA, Md. and BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- outsourceIT, a large regional based Managed Services Provider, providing outsourced IT services to the SMB market place, announced today they have merged with GoBeyondIT, a Cloud Services Provider, with customers in both the SMB and large Enterprise market. The combined company has office locations spanning the mid-Atlantic and South Eastern parts of the country, with offices as far north as Philadelphia, PA and as far south as Charlotte, NC. The headquarters will remain in La Plata, MD (DC Metro Area) with major support center hubs remaining in Winston-Salem, NC and Baltimore, MD.
The two combined companies have created one of the largest privately held Managed/Cloud Service Providers (MSP/CSP) in the United States. The combined entities revenue is greater than $15 million with approximately 70 employees. The company is expecting to continue to see strong growth throughout 2012.
Craig Guice, CEO of outsourceIT, will continue to serve as CEO, he will step down as President and hand this role over to his co-founding partner, Mark Vliet, who has most recently served as VP and CTO. Richard Crane, CEO of GoBeyondIT, will become Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and David Webb, Partner of GoBeyondIT, will become Executive Vice President of Enterprise and Strategic Accounts.
"This is an exciting time at outsourceIT, we believe combining forces with GoBeyondIT will accelerate our already fast growth rate," said Guice. "When exploring this opportunity we quickly realized each company provided strength to the other company. For us (outsourceIT), the biggest driver was the hosted desktop solution offering they (GoBeyondIT) brought to the table. We can now bundle this service with our MY IT Department offering and deliver our clients the best in class Cloud Services Support."
The combined company will operate as both outsourceIT and GoBeyondIT. Collectively the companies are providing a full suite of Managed and Cloud services, which includes: Helpdesk, Project Services, Virtual CIO Services, NOC Services, Hosted Desktops (VDI), Hosted Servers, Hosted Applications and VoIP Telephone Services. Ultimately, providing its SMB clients with a fully outsourced IT Support Department and providing its Enterprise clients with ad hoc services such as Outsourced Helpdesk, Professional Services, and Hosted Cloud Services. The company will also build out a Channel Sales Model, which can be white labeled, for other service providers who do not want the expense and headache of building out their own managed or cloud services offering.
"Cloud Services is an important element in today's technology footprint, but equally important is the support mechanism needed to support the cloud services," said Crane. "By joining forces with outsourceIT, we are able to bring an end-to-end solution to the customer. We felt that we could provide better support to our clients and reach levels of scale that would be difficult had we remained only as GoBeyondIT."
About outsourceIT Inc.
outsourceIT is a full service Managed/Cloud Services Provider, with support offerings ranging from fully outsourced IT departments to hosted equipment and applications. They have customers in both the SMB and Enterprise space that are spread across many industry segments including: healthcare, government contractors, software development, legal, construction, housing management, trade associations, non-profits, financial, manufacturing, education, and more. Since founding the company in 2004, the growth has been significant and that growth continues today. outsourceIT currently has offices spanning the mid-Atlantic and South East regions of the country.
CONTACT:
Donna Hall
VP of Business Development
301-539-0200, dhall@outsourceitcorp.com
SOURCE outsourceIT Inc.
outsourceIT Inc.
Web Site: http://www.outsourcingcorp.com
Monsoon Multimedia Offers Placeshifting and Multi-Screen Technologies on Popular Semiconductor Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 4:07:01 PM
Monsoon Multimedia Offers Placeshifting and Multi-Screen Technologies on Popular Semiconductor Solutions
Licensing Monsoon's Award-Winning TV Anywhere Technologies Enable OEMs to Placeshift High-Quality Video Streams to Smartphones, Tablets, Computers and TVs
SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, announced today that it is porting its TV Anywhere placeshifting software engines to additional semiconductor platforms developed by C2 Microsystems, Inc. and Zenverge, Inc. These leading semiconductor companies offer video chipsets for use in TVs, set-top boxes, game consoles and an increasing number of connected entertainment products.
TV Anywhere capabilities are in high demand with the explosion of tablets and smartphones. Multiple System Operators (MSOs) such as Comcast and TimeWarner, Smart TV companies such as Sony and Samsung, and set-top box suppliers such as Cisco and Pace are looking for TV-on-the-go solutions. Both Microsoft and Sony have announced plans to incorporate Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming in their popular game consoles.
"Monsoon and C2 Microsystems have been working together now for more than two years," said Gene Liu, CEO of C2 Microsystems. "Monsoon's engines are now ported to our Jazz product line. We expect that Monsoon will enable our TV customers in China to start showing OTT streaming from their TVs to smartphones, PCs and tablets in or outside of the home. Our highly cost effective Tango chips will start featuring placeshifting this spring."
"Monsoon and Zenverge have recently formed a partnership to develop placeshifting, streaming and DVR engines for our chipsets used by key OEMs," said Shawn Saleem, EVP of Marketing of Zenverge. "Monsoon is a leader in the OTT category and we are pleased to endorse their solutions as they allow our OEM customers to accelerate time-to-market and increase margins by providing a more powerful user experience."
Only Monsoon's solutions enable MSOs to manage which channels and shows can be placeshifted, recorded or sideloaded, to avoid recent controversies between service providers and content owners. Monsoon's solutions can also employ analog capture to provide a solution for streaming content to multiple screens anywhere.
"Strong demand from OEMs for our TV Anywhere technology has been the impetus behind our new licensing strategy," said Paul Friedman, EVP of Business Development at Monsoon. "We are currently the only proven independent one-stop-shop for companies looking to quickly deploy a live TV placeshifting solution for smartphones, tablets and computers."
Monsoon's Integrated Placeshifting Linux Modules
Monsoon has developed five integrated modules that enable semiconductor encoder companies to easily begin offering placeshifting capabilities: Adaptive Bit-Rate Encoding and Transcoding, Http Live Streaming (HLS) for Live Video Sources, Proprietary Streaming Protocol, Connection Management and Multi-Screen Client Technologies. Monsoon has already ported these modules on multiple encoders.
Monsoon will also make a large number of applications, such as YouTube, VoD, web browser, timeshifting, UPnP/DLNA and other Smart TV applications, available as part of its licensing arrangements.
Adaptive Bit-Rate Encoding continuously measures the available network bandwidth and adjusts the encoding bit rate to deliver smooth video streaming Quality of Service (QOS) over a wide range of network conditions.
Http Live Streaming (HLS) has been extended by Monsoon to support a real-time bit-rate control method of delivering live video sources via the industry standard HLS protocol, without requiring pre-encoding and caching of multiple bit-rate copies of the file.
Proprietary Streaming Protocol moves video from inside the home to outside the home with much finer granularity of the video encoding and without requiring any router set up. UDP protocol with hole punching and Network Address Translator (NAT) traversal is deployed to eliminate the need for router port forwarding.
Connection Management is a secure cloud-based service that allows clients to connect to servers without using fixed IP addresses or Domain Named Service (DNS).
Multi-Screen Client Technologies include video playback of placeshifted live TV streams, recording and trick play (pause, fast forward, rewind) on clients, and virtual on-screen remote control for set-top boxes, EPGs and sideloading. Client technologies are available on PCs, Macs, iPhones and iPads, Android smartphone and tablets, BlackBerry phones and tablets.
For more information about Monsoon's TV Anywhere licensing offer, please e-mail OEM@monsoonmultimedia.com.
About Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards-based multimedia products and convergence technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and major smartphones. Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company has offices in California, India, Russia and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com.
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FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
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SOURCE Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia
Web Site: http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com
Licensing Monsoon's Award-Winning TV Anywhere Technologies Enable OEMs to Placeshift High-Quality Video Streams to Smartphones, Tablets, Computers and TVs
SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsoon Multimedia, a leading provider of video convergence products, announced today that it is porting its TV Anywhere placeshifting software engines to additional semiconductor platforms developed by C2 Microsystems, Inc. and Zenverge, Inc. These leading semiconductor companies offer video chipsets for use in TVs, set-top boxes, game consoles and an increasing number of connected entertainment products.
TV Anywhere capabilities are in high demand with the explosion of tablets and smartphones. Multiple System Operators (MSOs) such as Comcast and TimeWarner, Smart TV companies such as Sony and Samsung, and set-top box suppliers such as Cisco and Pace are looking for TV-on-the-go solutions. Both Microsoft and Sony have announced plans to incorporate Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming in their popular game consoles.
"Monsoon and C2 Microsystems have been working together now for more than two years," said Gene Liu, CEO of C2 Microsystems. "Monsoon's engines are now ported to our Jazz product line. We expect that Monsoon will enable our TV customers in China to start showing OTT streaming from their TVs to smartphones, PCs and tablets in or outside of the home. Our highly cost effective Tango chips will start featuring placeshifting this spring."
"Monsoon and Zenverge have recently formed a partnership to develop placeshifting, streaming and DVR engines for our chipsets used by key OEMs," said Shawn Saleem, EVP of Marketing of Zenverge. "Monsoon is a leader in the OTT category and we are pleased to endorse their solutions as they allow our OEM customers to accelerate time-to-market and increase margins by providing a more powerful user experience."
Only Monsoon's solutions enable MSOs to manage which channels and shows can be placeshifted, recorded or sideloaded, to avoid recent controversies between service providers and content owners. Monsoon's solutions can also employ analog capture to provide a solution for streaming content to multiple screens anywhere.
"Strong demand from OEMs for our TV Anywhere technology has been the impetus behind our new licensing strategy," said Paul Friedman, EVP of Business Development at Monsoon. "We are currently the only proven independent one-stop-shop for companies looking to quickly deploy a live TV placeshifting solution for smartphones, tablets and computers."
Monsoon's Integrated Placeshifting Linux Modules
Monsoon has developed five integrated modules that enable semiconductor encoder companies to easily begin offering placeshifting capabilities: Adaptive Bit-Rate Encoding and Transcoding, Http Live Streaming (HLS) for Live Video Sources, Proprietary Streaming Protocol, Connection Management and Multi-Screen Client Technologies. Monsoon has already ported these modules on multiple encoders.
Monsoon will also make a large number of applications, such as YouTube, VoD, web browser, timeshifting, UPnP/DLNA and other Smart TV applications, available as part of its licensing arrangements.
Adaptive Bit-Rate Encoding continuously measures the available network bandwidth and adjusts the encoding bit rate to deliver smooth video streaming Quality of Service (QOS) over a wide range of network conditions.
Http Live Streaming (HLS) has been extended by Monsoon to support a real-time bit-rate control method of delivering live video sources via the industry standard HLS protocol, without requiring pre-encoding and caching of multiple bit-rate copies of the file.
Proprietary Streaming Protocol moves video from inside the home to outside the home with much finer granularity of the video encoding and without requiring any router set up. UDP protocol with hole punching and Network Address Translator (NAT) traversal is deployed to eliminate the need for router port forwarding.
Connection Management is a secure cloud-based service that allows clients to connect to servers without using fixed IP addresses or Domain Named Service (DNS).
Multi-Screen Client Technologies include video playback of placeshifted live TV streams, recording and trick play (pause, fast forward, rewind) on clients, and virtual on-screen remote control for set-top boxes, EPGs and sideloading. Client technologies are available on PCs, Macs, iPhones and iPads, Android smartphone and tablets, BlackBerry phones and tablets.
For more information about Monsoon's TV Anywhere licensing offer, please e-mail OEM@monsoonmultimedia.com.
About Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia provides advanced, standards-based multimedia products and convergence technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and major smartphones. Founded by the founders of Dazzle and Emuzed, the company has offices in California, India, Russia and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com.
For regular Vulkano updates follow us at http://www.Twitter.com/MyVulkano
Become a Fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MyVulkano
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Contact:
Seana Norvell
FortyThree, Inc.
831.401.3175
vulkano@43pr.com
SOURCE Monsoon Multimedia
Monsoon Multimedia
Web Site: http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:35:01 PM
CES 2012: Turtle Beach Announces Ear Force® XP400 and Ear Force® XP300 Fully Wireless, Premium Gaming Headsets
Years of Technology Leadership Culminates in New Headset Models with Bluetooth Chat and Improved 5GHz Wi-Fi Wireless Performance for Xbox 360 Gaming Audio
ELMSFORD, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach, the market-leading pioneers of the console gaming headset category, today announced the introduction of the feature-packed Ear Force XP400 and XP300 premium wireless gaming headsets. Optimized for wireless game audio and chat on Xbox 360® (and also compatible with PlayStation 3®), these headsets provide new levels of convenience and versatility while delivering the renowned game audio performance synonymous with Turtle Beach. The new XP400 and XP300 headsets bring the wireless Bluetooth chat of the acclaimed XP500 headset to more affordable price points, while adding the ease of rechargeable batteries and new 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi RF wireless technology that virtually eliminates interference with wireless networks in the home. The XP400 and XP 300 can be seen along with the full offering of Turtle Beach products at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 1 - Booth #21327, during the International Consumer Electronics Show from January 10 to 13, 2012.
The Ear Force XP400 and XP300 introduce premium features that once again push the limits of gaming headset technology. With the exclusive introduction of groundbreaking 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi technology, these new headsets avoid the crowded 2.4GHz band used by wireless networks, phones and other devices in the home to deliver interference-free game audio. By automatically switching between the 2.4 and 5.0GHzbands and working within the Wi-Fi specification, the XP400/XP300 headsets navigate around other radio signals and coexist within the same spectrum as wireless networks to deliver optimum signal performance.
"Interference from common 2.4 GHz wireless devices like game consoles, routers, telephones and other gadgets is now a thing of the past with these new headsets," said Michael Arzt, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Turtle Beach. "Not only have we jumped to the 5GHz spectrum, completely avoiding the crowded 2.4GHz band, we've also adopted the Wi-Fi specification so our headsets can coexist within the wireless-LAN spectrum rather than search for free space around LAN signals. Adding dual-pairing Bluetooth chat from the XP500 and a rechargeable battery makes these headsets perfect for Xbox 360 owners, who want premium performance and convenience."
Equally noteworthy, the Ear Force XP400 also introduces Turtle Beach's new post-processing system for Dolby® Surround Sound, with fully adjustable speaker angles that enable a user to change the positions of the virtual 5.1 speakers by selecting between six different speaker angle settings to optimize the surround sound effect. Now even more gamers can hear subtle directional details on the battlefield with 360 degree accuracy, from enemy footsteps to weapon reloads.
The Ear Force XP300 includes the same 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi game audio, Bluetooth chat and rechargeable battery at a lower price. XP300 owners can upgrade to the same Dolby Surround Sound technology of the XP400 by adding the new Ear Force DSS2 Dolby Surround Sound Processor, also introduced at CES.
Ear Force XP400 Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound Gaming HeadsetKey Details:
-- Dolby® Surround Sound: Immersive 360 degree audio lets you pinpoint the
direction of every sound
-- Adjustable Surround Sound Angles: Alter the positioning of the surround
sound angles for the best audio experience for every gamer
-- 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi Wireless Digital Game Sound: Uncompressed
digital RF audio signal delivers CD-quality sound by auto-selecting the
optimum frequency in the 2.4GHz/5GHz spectrums.
-- Wi-Fi Friendly: Easily coexists with wireless networks and Wi-Fi devices
-- Dual-Pairing Bluetooth: Chat wirelessly on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
and answer mobile phone calls while gaming
-- Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery: Provides up to 15 hours of
uninterrupted gameplay and can be recharged while gaming
-- Equalizer (EQ) Presets: Multiple EQ presets include the bass, treble and
midrange boost combinations
-- Blast Limiter: Reduces the effect of loud game sounds so you can turn up
softer sounds.
-- Digital Optical Connection: Delivers the highest quality of digital
surround sound
-- Digital pass-through: Connect your home theater to the XP400 optical
connection to hear the sound on both the headset and external 5.1
speakers.
-- Analog input: Connect a TV or other analog stereo source to the
transmitter to hear it processed with virtual surround sound.
-- Dynamic Chat Boost: Chat volume automatically increases as the game
volume gets louder
-- Variable Microphone Monitor: Hear your voice in the headset while
speaking and adjust the level.
-- MSRP: $219.95
-- Available: Q1 2012
Ear Force XP300 Wireless Amplified Stereo Gaming HeadsetKey Details:
-- 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi Wireless Digital Game Sound: Uncompressed
digital RF audio signal delivers CD-quality sound by auto-selecting the
optimum frequency in the 2.4GHz/5GHz spectrums.
-- Wi-Fi Friendly: Easily coexists with wireless networks and Wi-Fi devices
-- Dual-Pairing Bluetooth: Chat wirelessly on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
and answer mobile phone calls while gaming
-- Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery: Provides up to 15 hours of
uninterrupted gameplay and can be recharged while gaming
-- Equalizer (EQ) Presets: Multiple EQ presets include the bass and treble
boost combinations
-- Sound Field Expander Presets: Boosts the level of sounds on the left and
right sides while lowering sounds in the center.
-- Dynamic Chat Boost: Chat volume automatically increases as the game
volume gets louder
-- Variable Microphone Monitor: Hear your voice in the headset while
speaking and adjust the level.
-- Auxiliary Input: Listen to your favorite songs while gaming by attaching
an MP3 player to the XP300 transmitter along with the game audio.
-- MSRP: $ 169.95
-- Available: Q1 2012
For more information, please visit http://www.turtlebeach.com.
For downloadable media assets please click here: http://bit.ly/wxGPWq
About Turtle BeachTurtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com designs and markets premium audio peripherals for personal computer and video game platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beach, headquartered in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today's PC audio industry.
Turtle Beach and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX 360 is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
SOURCE Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach
CONTACT: John Kopp of High Road Communications, +1-415-318-4210, john.kopp@highroad.com for Turtle Beach
Web Site: http://www.turtlebeach.com
Years of Technology Leadership Culminates in New Headset Models with Bluetooth Chat and Improved 5GHz Wi-Fi Wireless Performance for Xbox 360 Gaming Audio
ELMSFORD, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach, the market-leading pioneers of the console gaming headset category, today announced the introduction of the feature-packed Ear Force XP400 and XP300 premium wireless gaming headsets. Optimized for wireless game audio and chat on Xbox 360® (and also compatible with PlayStation 3®), these headsets provide new levels of convenience and versatility while delivering the renowned game audio performance synonymous with Turtle Beach. The new XP400 and XP300 headsets bring the wireless Bluetooth chat of the acclaimed XP500 headset to more affordable price points, while adding the ease of rechargeable batteries and new 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi RF wireless technology that virtually eliminates interference with wireless networks in the home. The XP400 and XP 300 can be seen along with the full offering of Turtle Beach products at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 1 - Booth #21327, during the International Consumer Electronics Show from January 10 to 13, 2012.
The Ear Force XP400 and XP300 introduce premium features that once again push the limits of gaming headset technology. With the exclusive introduction of groundbreaking 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi technology, these new headsets avoid the crowded 2.4GHz band used by wireless networks, phones and other devices in the home to deliver interference-free game audio. By automatically switching between the 2.4 and 5.0GHzbands and working within the Wi-Fi specification, the XP400/XP300 headsets navigate around other radio signals and coexist within the same spectrum as wireless networks to deliver optimum signal performance.
"Interference from common 2.4 GHz wireless devices like game consoles, routers, telephones and other gadgets is now a thing of the past with these new headsets," said Michael Arzt, VP of Marketing and Business Development at Turtle Beach. "Not only have we jumped to the 5GHz spectrum, completely avoiding the crowded 2.4GHz band, we've also adopted the Wi-Fi specification so our headsets can coexist within the wireless-LAN spectrum rather than search for free space around LAN signals. Adding dual-pairing Bluetooth chat from the XP500 and a rechargeable battery makes these headsets perfect for Xbox 360 owners, who want premium performance and convenience."
Equally noteworthy, the Ear Force XP400 also introduces Turtle Beach's new post-processing system for Dolby® Surround Sound, with fully adjustable speaker angles that enable a user to change the positions of the virtual 5.1 speakers by selecting between six different speaker angle settings to optimize the surround sound effect. Now even more gamers can hear subtle directional details on the battlefield with 360 degree accuracy, from enemy footsteps to weapon reloads.
The Ear Force XP300 includes the same 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi game audio, Bluetooth chat and rechargeable battery at a lower price. XP300 owners can upgrade to the same Dolby Surround Sound technology of the XP400 by adding the new Ear Force DSS2 Dolby Surround Sound Processor, also introduced at CES.
Ear Force XP400 Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound Gaming HeadsetKey Details:
-- Dolby® Surround Sound: Immersive 360 degree audio lets you pinpoint the
direction of every sound
-- Adjustable Surround Sound Angles: Alter the positioning of the surround
sound angles for the best audio experience for every gamer
-- 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi Wireless Digital Game Sound: Uncompressed
digital RF audio signal delivers CD-quality sound by auto-selecting the
optimum frequency in the 2.4GHz/5GHz spectrums.
-- Wi-Fi Friendly: Easily coexists with wireless networks and Wi-Fi devices
-- Dual-Pairing Bluetooth: Chat wirelessly on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
and answer mobile phone calls while gaming
-- Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery: Provides up to 15 hours of
uninterrupted gameplay and can be recharged while gaming
-- Equalizer (EQ) Presets: Multiple EQ presets include the bass, treble and
midrange boost combinations
-- Blast Limiter: Reduces the effect of loud game sounds so you can turn up
softer sounds.
-- Digital Optical Connection: Delivers the highest quality of digital
surround sound
-- Digital pass-through: Connect your home theater to the XP400 optical
connection to hear the sound on both the headset and external 5.1
speakers.
-- Analog input: Connect a TV or other analog stereo source to the
transmitter to hear it processed with virtual surround sound.
-- Dynamic Chat Boost: Chat volume automatically increases as the game
volume gets louder
-- Variable Microphone Monitor: Hear your voice in the headset while
speaking and adjust the level.
-- MSRP: $219.95
-- Available: Q1 2012
Ear Force XP300 Wireless Amplified Stereo Gaming HeadsetKey Details:
-- 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi Wireless Digital Game Sound: Uncompressed
digital RF audio signal delivers CD-quality sound by auto-selecting the
optimum frequency in the 2.4GHz/5GHz spectrums.
-- Wi-Fi Friendly: Easily coexists with wireless networks and Wi-Fi devices
-- Dual-Pairing Bluetooth: Chat wirelessly on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
and answer mobile phone calls while gaming
-- Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery: Provides up to 15 hours of
uninterrupted gameplay and can be recharged while gaming
-- Equalizer (EQ) Presets: Multiple EQ presets include the bass and treble
boost combinations
-- Sound Field Expander Presets: Boosts the level of sounds on the left and
right sides while lowering sounds in the center.
-- Dynamic Chat Boost: Chat volume automatically increases as the game
volume gets louder
-- Variable Microphone Monitor: Hear your voice in the headset while
speaking and adjust the level.
-- Auxiliary Input: Listen to your favorite songs while gaming by attaching
an MP3 player to the XP300 transmitter along with the game audio.
-- MSRP: $ 169.95
-- Available: Q1 2012
For more information, please visit http://www.turtlebeach.com.
For downloadable media assets please click here: http://bit.ly/wxGPWq
About Turtle BeachTurtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com designs and markets premium audio peripherals for personal computer and video game platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for Xbox 360 and PS3 game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beach, headquartered in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of today's PC audio industry.
Turtle Beach and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX 360 is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
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Web Site: http://www.turtlebeach.com
Razer(TM) Showcases PC Gaming Tablet Concept Design at CES 2012
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:14:01 PM
Razer(TM) Showcases PC Gaming Tablet Concept Design at CES 2012
Project Fiona - the only tablet in the world designed for PC gaming
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show --Razer(TM), the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, is proud to announce their newest gaming concept design - the Project Fiona PC Gaming Tablet. Unlike other tablets designed for general use and casual gaming, Project Fiona is a tablet concept designed to play the most popular PC games of today with an intuitive control setup for a phenomenal on-the-go gaming experience.
Powered by Intel® Core(TM) i7
Razer worked closely with Intel to harness the power of its third generation Intel® Core(TM) i7 processor in Project Fiona. As a result, Razer's tablet is more akin to a fully functioning PC; and yet in a form factor and platform highly familiar to everybody.
Instead of relying on developers to work on a suite of brand new applications for Project Fiona, many PC games today run natively on the tablet concept without the need to be ported, optimized, or developed from scratch.
Moreover, Project Fiona will feature one of the most powerful processors integrated in a tablet form factor. Instead of the casual and mobile-only games that run on under-powered tablets, Project Fiona will run full-fledged PC games that have never run on a tablet form factor before until today.
"Project Fiona's combination of high performance Intel-based gaming hardware and innovative tablet design is specifically focused for PC gamers. It will unleash the PC gamer to play their existing and future high-end games in one of the most exciting new form factors - a tablet," said Brad Graff, Director of Partner Marketing, Netbook & Tablet Group, Intel.
PC Gaming User Interface Designed For a Tablet Form Factor
Razer's multi-award winning user interface and ergonomics team have developed an all-new hybrid user interface scheme for Project Fiona. Featuring integrated dual game controllers with ultra-precise analog sticks, Project Fiona runs gamepad-enabled PC games right out of the box.
Along with the game controllers, Project Fiona is also designed with ultra-precise accelerometers and a highly sensitive multi-touch screen. This provides game developers with new game experiential opportunities to develop around the hybrid game control experience offered by Project Fiona. It also ensures current-generation PC games run on the tablet concept, as well as any existing games optimized for the touchscreen interface of a tablet.
Future games developed for Fiona are expected to take advantage of not just the integrated gamepad controls but also integrate core game functionality controls for the touchscreen and accelerometer-based controls.
"While multi-touch screens have become the de facto user interface for tablets, they are not the right interface for serious PC gaming," said Min-Liang Tan, CEO, Razer. "The user interface we have designed for Project Fiona allows all existing PC games to be played right out of the box and also provides game developers new opportunities as they develop next-gen games on a highly-intuitive platform. Both developers and gamers are going to love the new user interface that combines the best of a gamepad, multi-touch screen and accelerometers for an all-new gaming experience on-the-go."
The Most Immersive Gaming Experience on a Tablet
To further intensify the gaming experience with Project Fiona, Razer's integrated dual controllers deliver full force feedback, so every explosion or gun recoil can be felt in the gamer's hands.
THX® Ltd., which works with many of the world's most innovative audio and video home entertainment manufacturers, agrees that the tablet adds tremendous flexibility to a gamer's lifestyle. "Video games, music and entertainment that previously were mainly enjoyed within the home can now be enjoyed anywhere through tablets such as the Razer Concept PC Gaming Tablet," said Chris Golson, Senior Director, Business Development, THX.
Developer units of the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet will be made available soon. Interested parties should email developer@razerzone.com for more information. Project Fiona will be on display at Razer's booth in South Hall 3, #31473.
About the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet
Project Fiona is the only tablet in the world designed for PC gaming.
Price: Estimated below USD $1,000
Availability: Actual product shipping Q4 2012
For more information about the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/projectfiona
Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet images
Black background
White background
Transparent background
About the Razer Group:
Razer(TM) is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
Learn more at http://www.razerzone.com
Press contacts:
USA
Lia Guerrero
Lia@Razerzone.com
Europe
Torsten Meier
Torsten.Meier@razerzone.com
Asia Pacific
Wilfred Aaron Nathan
Aaron.Wilfred@razerzone.com
China
Chris Chen
Chris.Chen@razerzone.com
Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
SOURCE Razer Group
Razer Group
Web Site: http://www.razerzone.com
Project Fiona - the only tablet in the world designed for PC gaming
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show --Razer(TM), the world leader in high performance gaming hardware, is proud to announce their newest gaming concept design - the Project Fiona PC Gaming Tablet. Unlike other tablets designed for general use and casual gaming, Project Fiona is a tablet concept designed to play the most popular PC games of today with an intuitive control setup for a phenomenal on-the-go gaming experience.
Powered by Intel® Core(TM) i7
Razer worked closely with Intel to harness the power of its third generation Intel® Core(TM) i7 processor in Project Fiona. As a result, Razer's tablet is more akin to a fully functioning PC; and yet in a form factor and platform highly familiar to everybody.
Instead of relying on developers to work on a suite of brand new applications for Project Fiona, many PC games today run natively on the tablet concept without the need to be ported, optimized, or developed from scratch.
Moreover, Project Fiona will feature one of the most powerful processors integrated in a tablet form factor. Instead of the casual and mobile-only games that run on under-powered tablets, Project Fiona will run full-fledged PC games that have never run on a tablet form factor before until today.
"Project Fiona's combination of high performance Intel-based gaming hardware and innovative tablet design is specifically focused for PC gamers. It will unleash the PC gamer to play their existing and future high-end games in one of the most exciting new form factors - a tablet," said Brad Graff, Director of Partner Marketing, Netbook & Tablet Group, Intel.
PC Gaming User Interface Designed For a Tablet Form Factor
Razer's multi-award winning user interface and ergonomics team have developed an all-new hybrid user interface scheme for Project Fiona. Featuring integrated dual game controllers with ultra-precise analog sticks, Project Fiona runs gamepad-enabled PC games right out of the box.
Along with the game controllers, Project Fiona is also designed with ultra-precise accelerometers and a highly sensitive multi-touch screen. This provides game developers with new game experiential opportunities to develop around the hybrid game control experience offered by Project Fiona. It also ensures current-generation PC games run on the tablet concept, as well as any existing games optimized for the touchscreen interface of a tablet.
Future games developed for Fiona are expected to take advantage of not just the integrated gamepad controls but also integrate core game functionality controls for the touchscreen and accelerometer-based controls.
"While multi-touch screens have become the de facto user interface for tablets, they are not the right interface for serious PC gaming," said Min-Liang Tan, CEO, Razer. "The user interface we have designed for Project Fiona allows all existing PC games to be played right out of the box and also provides game developers new opportunities as they develop next-gen games on a highly-intuitive platform. Both developers and gamers are going to love the new user interface that combines the best of a gamepad, multi-touch screen and accelerometers for an all-new gaming experience on-the-go."
The Most Immersive Gaming Experience on a Tablet
To further intensify the gaming experience with Project Fiona, Razer's integrated dual controllers deliver full force feedback, so every explosion or gun recoil can be felt in the gamer's hands.
THX® Ltd., which works with many of the world's most innovative audio and video home entertainment manufacturers, agrees that the tablet adds tremendous flexibility to a gamer's lifestyle. "Video games, music and entertainment that previously were mainly enjoyed within the home can now be enjoyed anywhere through tablets such as the Razer Concept PC Gaming Tablet," said Chris Golson, Senior Director, Business Development, THX.
Developer units of the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet will be made available soon. Interested parties should email developer@razerzone.com for more information. Project Fiona will be on display at Razer's booth in South Hall 3, #31473.
About the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet
Project Fiona is the only tablet in the world designed for PC gaming.
Price: Estimated below USD $1,000
Availability: Actual product shipping Q4 2012
For more information about the Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/projectfiona
Project Fiona Concept PC Gaming Tablet images
Black background
White background
Transparent background
About the Razer Group:
Razer(TM) is the world leader in high performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
Learn more at http://www.razerzone.com
Press contacts:
USA
Lia Guerrero
Lia@Razerzone.com
Europe
Torsten Meier
Torsten.Meier@razerzone.com
Asia Pacific
Wilfred Aaron Nathan
Aaron.Wilfred@razerzone.com
China
Chris Chen
Chris.Chen@razerzone.com
Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
SOURCE Razer Group
Razer Group
Web Site: http://www.razerzone.com
The Doctor is IN -- Your Browser: Introducing DrYagoda.com, the First Ever Health and Beauty Virtual v-Book
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:56:01 PM
The Doctor is IN -- Your Browser: Introducing DrYagoda.com, the First Ever Health and Beauty Virtual v-Book
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a novel approach to information accessibility and retrieval, DrYagoda.com is a virtual web book, or v-book, that provides up-to-the-minute, comprehensive, and easy-to-read information on plastic surgery, beauty, health, and wellness. There's no need to clutter bookshelves or hard drives with current articles and revised editions to keep abreast of everything new. DrYagoda.com is updated daily and gives you access to New York City's Dr. Michelle Yagoda, a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon, whenever you need her.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a doctor around when you want her? Someone you could trust and call on, like a best girlfriend? Someone who would share her priceless insights with you and tell you knowledgeably (but gently) what you need to know and when/if you're ready for a tune-up? Dr. Michelle Yagoda is that doctor.
Keep Dr. Yagoda close at hand wherever you go. As interactive as the reader wants it to be, DrYagoda.com can be read when you're curled up by the fire alone with an iPad, or when you're out with a group of friends. Organized by parts of the face (from brows, eyes, neck, and more in the facial plastic surgery section to ears, nose, throat, head and neck in the ENT section), this v-book is a well-organized precious resource for anyone seeking a surgeon's unique integrative take on beauty, health and wellness.
Distinctively practicing an integrative approach to beauty, health and wellness since 1995, Dr. Michelle Yagoda was trained in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (ears, nose and throat) medicine and surgery at New York City's finest hospitals. Dr. Yagoda believes that beauty is the external reflection of inner health and wellness, and she understands how structure and function of the face, neck, and voice are interrelated with aesthetics.
Whether it's the synthesis of ENT with facial plastic surgery, or uniting the talents of a voice doctor, vocal coach, singing teacher, and speech pathologist to function as a voice care team, or integrating the science of Western medicine with mind-body practices, Dr. Yagoda believes that more expertise translates into optimal health, extraordinary aesthetic results, and yes, total wellness. With DrYagoda.com, knowledge is power!
What are you waiting for? The doctor will see you NOW!
Contact: Fru Molnar
212.861.1212
Press@BeautyScoop.com
Available Topic Expert: For information on the listed expert, click appropriate link.
Dr. Michelle Yagoda | http://www.profnetconnect.com/dr._michelle_yagoda
SOURCE DrYagoda.com
DrYagoda.com
Web Site: http://dryagoda.com
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a novel approach to information accessibility and retrieval, DrYagoda.com is a virtual web book, or v-book, that provides up-to-the-minute, comprehensive, and easy-to-read information on plastic surgery, beauty, health, and wellness. There's no need to clutter bookshelves or hard drives with current articles and revised editions to keep abreast of everything new. DrYagoda.com is updated daily and gives you access to New York City's Dr. Michelle Yagoda, a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon, whenever you need her.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a doctor around when you want her? Someone you could trust and call on, like a best girlfriend? Someone who would share her priceless insights with you and tell you knowledgeably (but gently) what you need to know and when/if you're ready for a tune-up? Dr. Michelle Yagoda is that doctor.
Keep Dr. Yagoda close at hand wherever you go. As interactive as the reader wants it to be, DrYagoda.com can be read when you're curled up by the fire alone with an iPad, or when you're out with a group of friends. Organized by parts of the face (from brows, eyes, neck, and more in the facial plastic surgery section to ears, nose, throat, head and neck in the ENT section), this v-book is a well-organized precious resource for anyone seeking a surgeon's unique integrative take on beauty, health and wellness.
Distinctively practicing an integrative approach to beauty, health and wellness since 1995, Dr. Michelle Yagoda was trained in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (ears, nose and throat) medicine and surgery at New York City's finest hospitals. Dr. Yagoda believes that beauty is the external reflection of inner health and wellness, and she understands how structure and function of the face, neck, and voice are interrelated with aesthetics.
Whether it's the synthesis of ENT with facial plastic surgery, or uniting the talents of a voice doctor, vocal coach, singing teacher, and speech pathologist to function as a voice care team, or integrating the science of Western medicine with mind-body practices, Dr. Yagoda believes that more expertise translates into optimal health, extraordinary aesthetic results, and yes, total wellness. With DrYagoda.com, knowledge is power!
What are you waiting for? The doctor will see you NOW!
Contact: Fru Molnar
212.861.1212
Press@BeautyScoop.com
Available Topic Expert: For information on the listed expert, click appropriate link.
Dr. Michelle Yagoda | http://www.profnetconnect.com/dr._michelle_yagoda
SOURCE DrYagoda.com
DrYagoda.com
Web Site: http://dryagoda.com
Verismo Networks Enhances Broadband Entertainment Solutions for TV Anywhere Experience
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:35:01 PM
Verismo Networks Enhances Broadband Entertainment Solutions for TV Anywhere Experience
Leading Cloud-based Managed Services Provider is ready for Trends That Will Propel the Broadband Entertainment Experience with Live, On-demand or OTT content
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verismo Networks, the leading Broadband entertainment solutions provider used by ISPs, Telcos, OTT and IPTV service providers, has announced an enhancement in its Content, Cloud and Client offerings for IP-based delivery for its customers in 2012. Verismo's solutions are proven and deployed in over 120 countries. Its Mela business, which was launched last year as a global, consumer entertainment service, has quickly become the largest aggregator of South Asian content worldwide with over 70 live television channels and thousands of popular Bollywood and regional movies.
From Verismo's perspective, broadband IP-based delivery of video is poised for extreme growth in 2012, as broadband adoption continues to increase across the globe. Operators will continue to seek a reliable, secure, cost-effective and versatile media delivery platform that offers full control and manageability of their service. Consumers increasingly prefer a borderless lifestyle, with content available anywhere; TV or set-top, tablet, smartphone and even in-car entertainment.
Keeping these industry shifts and operator challenges in mind, Verismo's Cloud-based Managed Services have now expanded to multi-screen delivery beyond set-top box & DVR, with iPad and Roku applications as part of the initial client offering.
"The Mela Bollywood movies channel on the Roku streaming player has become an instant hit. It has surpassed all our expectations in the short period of two weeks since launching over the Christmas holidays," said Sab Kanaujia, the General Manager of Mela. "Verismo's solutions and deep technical expertise continue to provide us a competitive advantage in the marketplace and deliver to our subscribers a high-quality and enriching experience. "
"Verismo Networks' robust cloud services and client solutions have enabled us to bring a suite of Live TV channels including movies, music, news and other compelling entertainment directly to people's cars," said Ishwar Jha, CEO of Avani TV.
About Verismo Networks
Verismo Networks provides an end?to?end solution for the easy deployment of Broadband entertainment services by ISPs, Telcos, OTT and IPTV service providers globally. Its Broadband TV platform is globally deployed and the leading solution that brings seamless integration of IPTV linear channels, video on demand, internet video, social networking and personal media playback directly to the TV. The Verismo end-to-end platform and cloud based services enable the fastest time?to?market for any content owner and service provider to expand their reach globally and cost effectively while giving subscribers an un?paralleled viewing experience. Intel Capital, Intel's global investment organization, is an investor in Verismo Networks. For more information, please visit http://www.verismonetworks.com.
Media Relations Contact:
Teena Touch PR for Verismo Networks
415-310-3125
teena@teenatouchpr.com
SOURCE Verismo Networks
Verismo Networks
Web Site: http://www.verismonetworks.com
Leading Cloud-based Managed Services Provider is ready for Trends That Will Propel the Broadband Entertainment Experience with Live, On-demand or OTT content
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verismo Networks, the leading Broadband entertainment solutions provider used by ISPs, Telcos, OTT and IPTV service providers, has announced an enhancement in its Content, Cloud and Client offerings for IP-based delivery for its customers in 2012. Verismo's solutions are proven and deployed in over 120 countries. Its Mela business, which was launched last year as a global, consumer entertainment service, has quickly become the largest aggregator of South Asian content worldwide with over 70 live television channels and thousands of popular Bollywood and regional movies.
From Verismo's perspective, broadband IP-based delivery of video is poised for extreme growth in 2012, as broadband adoption continues to increase across the globe. Operators will continue to seek a reliable, secure, cost-effective and versatile media delivery platform that offers full control and manageability of their service. Consumers increasingly prefer a borderless lifestyle, with content available anywhere; TV or set-top, tablet, smartphone and even in-car entertainment.
Keeping these industry shifts and operator challenges in mind, Verismo's Cloud-based Managed Services have now expanded to multi-screen delivery beyond set-top box & DVR, with iPad and Roku applications as part of the initial client offering.
"The Mela Bollywood movies channel on the Roku streaming player has become an instant hit. It has surpassed all our expectations in the short period of two weeks since launching over the Christmas holidays," said Sab Kanaujia, the General Manager of Mela. "Verismo's solutions and deep technical expertise continue to provide us a competitive advantage in the marketplace and deliver to our subscribers a high-quality and enriching experience. "
"Verismo Networks' robust cloud services and client solutions have enabled us to bring a suite of Live TV channels including movies, music, news and other compelling entertainment directly to people's cars," said Ishwar Jha, CEO of Avani TV.
About Verismo Networks
Verismo Networks provides an end?to?end solution for the easy deployment of Broadband entertainment services by ISPs, Telcos, OTT and IPTV service providers globally. Its Broadband TV platform is globally deployed and the leading solution that brings seamless integration of IPTV linear channels, video on demand, internet video, social networking and personal media playback directly to the TV. The Verismo end-to-end platform and cloud based services enable the fastest time?to?market for any content owner and service provider to expand their reach globally and cost effectively while giving subscribers an un?paralleled viewing experience. Intel Capital, Intel's global investment organization, is an investor in Verismo Networks. For more information, please visit http://www.verismonetworks.com.
Media Relations Contact:
Teena Touch PR for Verismo Networks
415-310-3125
teena@teenatouchpr.com
SOURCE Verismo Networks
Verismo Networks
Web Site: http://www.verismonetworks.com
Polaroid Announces the SC1630 Smart Camera Powered by Android(TM)
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:07:01 PM
Polaroid Announces the SC1630 Smart Camera Powered by Android(TM)
Fusing the Feature Set of a High-End Digital Camera with the Power of Android*, the Polaroid SC1630 Makes Snapping and Sharing High Definition Digital Images an Instant Experience
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid today announced that capturing and sharing high-end digital images is now seamless with the Polaroid SC1630, an Android powered smart camera. The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera features a high definition 16 megapixel camera with built in 3X optical zoom, touch screen display and Wi-Fi, making uploads to social networks as easy as the touch of a button. Merging the optics of a digital still and video camera with the limitless power of the Android platform, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera evolves the process of clicking, editing, uploading and tagging to an instant experience on one device.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/NY33071LOGO )
With the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera powered by Android you will no longer need to choose between your smart phone and your point and shoot camera because it offers the best of both worlds. Delivering everything expected from a digital camera but powered by Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera surprisingly packs all the features needed to conveniently capture, connect and instantly share beautiful HD digital images and video into one device, weighing a mere five ounces.
An ultra-portable, two-in-one instant sharing powerhouse, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera leaves even the most powerful camera phones in the dust by combining an advanced imaging feature set with an unmatchable Android powered mobile platform:
-- Capture Like the Pros: Life's quickest moments are no longer at risk to
becoming blurry images from a basic camera phone. Built on a 16
megapixel CCD senor, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera treats images to a
3X optical zoom - a feature not found in most mobile phones. Choose from
18 scene modes and then click and view crystal clear images - captured
at 36mm or full 108mm magnification - on the Polaroid SC1630 Smart
Camera's 3.2'' widescreen display.
-- Enhance Your Moments With Smart Features: The Polaroid SC1630 Smart
Camera powered by Android takes the work out of being behind the lens
with automatic face and smile detection. Also, gone are the days when
digital images that never connected with a USB cord went unorganized and
forgotten. The Smart Album feature of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera
automatically organizes photos by date, location and people. Plus,
geo-tagging features can add longitude and latitude coordinates to
photos.
-- Edit, Share and Save: Now there is no reason to leave the party -
everything needed to edit, save and upload can be done anywhere right on
the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera. On-board editing features include
cropping, red-eye removal, resizing and color correction. Backed by the
power of Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera uploads images to
social networks with the touch of one button and can hold up to 32GB of
memory via a microSD card.
-- Instantly Connect to the World: The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera's
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional cellular data connections empower digital
images to be shared from anywhere in a snap.
-- Get Productive: Need to check-in on where friends are gathering, get
directions or make the next move in your favorite game? Backed by the
power of Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera supports Google's
Android Market, making it truly like no other camera available today.
Now you can snap, share and link up with more than 400,000 apps.
"Polaroid has helped the world bring stories to life through photographs for the past 75 years," said Scott W. Hardy, President, Polaroid. "The newest member of the Polaroid family, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera unites the beauty of high-end digital images with powerful Android connectivity features. The result is an instant experience of click, capture and share that enables social networks to see and experience the moment as if they were there."
Designed to be just as fashionable as it is portable, the simple, clean lines and straight forward interface of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera makes capturing and sharing effortless. Loaded with features that enable easy capture, connecting and sharing on the fly, the rechargeable battery can last all day on a full charge.
The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera powered by Android can be viewed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall (booth #13613) from January 10 - 13, 2012. High-res images of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera can be found at http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/2012-International-CES/Polaroid/ .
The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera will be available in 2012. Price is TBD.
*Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
The Polaroid BrandAcross several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to technology. The history of Polaroid began 75 years ago, with its roots stemming back to Polaroid instant film, cameras and camera accessories - thus was the introduction of the famous Polaroid Classic Border Logo which is still recognized today as a true landmark of photography.
In recent years, Polaroid has expanded its range of products in consumer electronics and photography, such as 3D TVs, tablets, instant cameras and mobile printers, e-book readers, digital high-definition camcorders, waterproof digital cameras and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value that the brand has long stood. For more information, visit http://www.polaroid.com.
Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC.
http://www.polaroid.com
Contact: Allison Matthewsamatthews@webershandwick.com(212) 445-8351
Amanda Wolbromawolbrom@webershandwick.com(212) 445-8230
SOURCE Polaroid
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/NY33071LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Polaroid
Web Site: http://www.polaroid.com
Fusing the Feature Set of a High-End Digital Camera with the Power of Android*, the Polaroid SC1630 Makes Snapping and Sharing High Definition Digital Images an Instant Experience
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid today announced that capturing and sharing high-end digital images is now seamless with the Polaroid SC1630, an Android powered smart camera. The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera features a high definition 16 megapixel camera with built in 3X optical zoom, touch screen display and Wi-Fi, making uploads to social networks as easy as the touch of a button. Merging the optics of a digital still and video camera with the limitless power of the Android platform, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera evolves the process of clicking, editing, uploading and tagging to an instant experience on one device.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/NY33071LOGO )
With the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera powered by Android you will no longer need to choose between your smart phone and your point and shoot camera because it offers the best of both worlds. Delivering everything expected from a digital camera but powered by Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera surprisingly packs all the features needed to conveniently capture, connect and instantly share beautiful HD digital images and video into one device, weighing a mere five ounces.
An ultra-portable, two-in-one instant sharing powerhouse, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera leaves even the most powerful camera phones in the dust by combining an advanced imaging feature set with an unmatchable Android powered mobile platform:
-- Capture Like the Pros: Life's quickest moments are no longer at risk to
becoming blurry images from a basic camera phone. Built on a 16
megapixel CCD senor, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera treats images to a
3X optical zoom - a feature not found in most mobile phones. Choose from
18 scene modes and then click and view crystal clear images - captured
at 36mm or full 108mm magnification - on the Polaroid SC1630 Smart
Camera's 3.2'' widescreen display.
-- Enhance Your Moments With Smart Features: The Polaroid SC1630 Smart
Camera powered by Android takes the work out of being behind the lens
with automatic face and smile detection. Also, gone are the days when
digital images that never connected with a USB cord went unorganized and
forgotten. The Smart Album feature of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera
automatically organizes photos by date, location and people. Plus,
geo-tagging features can add longitude and latitude coordinates to
photos.
-- Edit, Share and Save: Now there is no reason to leave the party -
everything needed to edit, save and upload can be done anywhere right on
the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera. On-board editing features include
cropping, red-eye removal, resizing and color correction. Backed by the
power of Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera uploads images to
social networks with the touch of one button and can hold up to 32GB of
memory via a microSD card.
-- Instantly Connect to the World: The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera's
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional cellular data connections empower digital
images to be shared from anywhere in a snap.
-- Get Productive: Need to check-in on where friends are gathering, get
directions or make the next move in your favorite game? Backed by the
power of Android, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera supports Google's
Android Market, making it truly like no other camera available today.
Now you can snap, share and link up with more than 400,000 apps.
"Polaroid has helped the world bring stories to life through photographs for the past 75 years," said Scott W. Hardy, President, Polaroid. "The newest member of the Polaroid family, the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera unites the beauty of high-end digital images with powerful Android connectivity features. The result is an instant experience of click, capture and share that enables social networks to see and experience the moment as if they were there."
Designed to be just as fashionable as it is portable, the simple, clean lines and straight forward interface of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera makes capturing and sharing effortless. Loaded with features that enable easy capture, connecting and sharing on the fly, the rechargeable battery can last all day on a full charge.
The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera powered by Android can be viewed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall (booth #13613) from January 10 - 13, 2012. High-res images of the Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera can be found at http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/2012-International-CES/Polaroid/ .
The Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera will be available in 2012. Price is TBD.
*Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
The Polaroid BrandAcross several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to technology. The history of Polaroid began 75 years ago, with its roots stemming back to Polaroid instant film, cameras and camera accessories - thus was the introduction of the famous Polaroid Classic Border Logo which is still recognized today as a true landmark of photography.
In recent years, Polaroid has expanded its range of products in consumer electronics and photography, such as 3D TVs, tablets, instant cameras and mobile printers, e-book readers, digital high-definition camcorders, waterproof digital cameras and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value that the brand has long stood. For more information, visit http://www.polaroid.com.
Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC.
http://www.polaroid.com
Contact: Allison Matthewsamatthews@webershandwick.com(212) 445-8351
Amanda Wolbromawolbrom@webershandwick.com(212) 445-8230
SOURCE Polaroid
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/NY33071LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Polaroid
Web Site: http://www.polaroid.com
iTwin Launches Multi Functionality
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:07:01 PM
iTwin Launches Multi Functionality
iTwin Multi expands secure remote file access solution to workgroups
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iTwin Inc., the company that created iTwin, the world's first 'limitless' secure USB device for remote file access, today announced its new iTwin Multi functionality. This free iTwin upgrade enables users to share files stored on a computer with multiple people at the same time.
With iTwin Multi, workgroups can connect multiple iTwins to the same computer to remotely access, edit and share files, without the headaches associated with email, VPN, or remote access software.
"iTwin Multi provides a simple and secure means to share and collaborate. This feature was developed in response to the demands of many of our customers," said Lux Anantharaman, co-founder and CEO of iTwin.
Accessing information while on the go is a must in today's fast paced world. However, technologies like cloud-storage and traditional USB flash drives often lack sufficient security, privacy, or affordable capacity. iTwin is a breakthrough in file access technology that was developed with these factors in mind, yet is really easy to use.
To learn more about iTwin Multi, visit iTwin's CES Booth #70605 in the Venetian and also at the Showstoppers event on Tuesday evening, January 10th. To arrange a meeting during CES week, contact Madison McClymonds at madisonmcclymonds@maxborgesagency.com
About iTwin
iTwin is an award winning USB device that enhances productivity by enabling people to privately and painlessly access, share and edit files on-the-go. For a one-time fee, iTwin eliminates security concerns and gives mobile users peace of mind and full control of their digital life. For more on iTwin, please visit http://www.iTwin.com, or follow us via @iTwinTweet & http://www.facebook.com/iTwinFeed.
SOURCE iTwin
iTwin
CONTACT: CONTACT: Madison McClymonds, Account Executive, Max Borges Agency for iTwin, +1-305-576-1171 x. 146, madisonmcclymonds@maxborgesagency.com
Web Site: http://www.iTwin.com
iTwin Multi expands secure remote file access solution to workgroups
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iTwin Inc., the company that created iTwin, the world's first 'limitless' secure USB device for remote file access, today announced its new iTwin Multi functionality. This free iTwin upgrade enables users to share files stored on a computer with multiple people at the same time.
With iTwin Multi, workgroups can connect multiple iTwins to the same computer to remotely access, edit and share files, without the headaches associated with email, VPN, or remote access software.
"iTwin Multi provides a simple and secure means to share and collaborate. This feature was developed in response to the demands of many of our customers," said Lux Anantharaman, co-founder and CEO of iTwin.
Accessing information while on the go is a must in today's fast paced world. However, technologies like cloud-storage and traditional USB flash drives often lack sufficient security, privacy, or affordable capacity. iTwin is a breakthrough in file access technology that was developed with these factors in mind, yet is really easy to use.
To learn more about iTwin Multi, visit iTwin's CES Booth #70605 in the Venetian and also at the Showstoppers event on Tuesday evening, January 10th. To arrange a meeting during CES week, contact Madison McClymonds at madisonmcclymonds@maxborgesagency.com
About iTwin
iTwin is an award winning USB device that enhances productivity by enabling people to privately and painlessly access, share and edit files on-the-go. For a one-time fee, iTwin eliminates security concerns and gives mobile users peace of mind and full control of their digital life. For more on iTwin, please visit http://www.iTwin.com, or follow us via @iTwinTweet & http://www.facebook.com/iTwinFeed.
SOURCE iTwin
iTwin
CONTACT: CONTACT: Madison McClymonds, Account Executive, Max Borges Agency for iTwin, +1-305-576-1171 x. 146, madisonmcclymonds@maxborgesagency.com
Web Site: http://www.iTwin.com
ESCORT Expands Award Winning Product Line with CES Introduction of ESCORT Live(TM), New SmartOffice(TM) Mobile Rugged PC and MobileTV(TM) Digital Receiver
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:49:01 PM
ESCORT Expands Award Winning Product Line with CES Introduction of ESCORT Live(TM), New SmartOffice(TM) Mobile Rugged PC and MobileTV(TM) Digital Receiver
Summary: ESCORT Inc., the industry leader of radar detection technology, announced two new products that will debut at the 2012 International CES alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network: ESCORT"s first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTinc.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, announced two new products that will debut at the 2012 International CES alongside its multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network - ESCORT"s first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.
In addition to the CES debut, ESCORT invites CES press attendees to see ESCORT President and CEO, John Larson, present ESCORT Live(TM) and the new ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) solution at ESCORT's official CES Press Conference 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, room S227, at the LVCC press and media center.
ESCORT is also inviting CES media and press attendees to see personal demonstrations of the three new products at this week's major CES press events:
-- CES Unveiled, the official press event of the International CES, Sunday,
January 8, 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m., The Venetian, Venetian Ballroom D
-- Pepcom's Digital Experience, Monday, January 9, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,
MGM Hotel
-- Showstoppers @ CES 2012, Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 6:00p.m. - 10:00
p.m., Wynn Hotel, Lafite Ballroom.
"It's widely known that ESCORT provides the most advanced radar and laser defense on the market," said ESCORT President and CEO John Larson. "We've raised that bar with ESCORT Live(TM) and continue to redefine 'driving smarter' with new technologies like Smart Office(TM) and Mobile TV(TM)."
ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged, mobile PC consolidates complete office functionality into a single, lightweight, connected mobile device. Based on familiar Microsoft Windows 7 PS and complete PC functionality, SmartOffice(TM) includes navigation, point-of-sale credit card processing, fleet vehicle management, remote inventory/CRM management, barcode/RFID reader, reverse camera option and fleet transportation/logistics monitoring. SmartOffice(TM) gives drivers and service providers all of their office tools fast, with accurate business solutions, delivered right where they need them - in the field, in real time.
ESCORT's other new CES announcement is MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver that quickly and easily allows consumers to receive digital TV on their WIFI-enabled smartphone, iPad or similar video-capable device while in moving vehicles. One major benefit of ESCORT MobileTV(TM) is that it does not use the device's data link for connectivity but instead receives MDTV through WIFI - this helps reduce overall usage of the consumer's data plan. Viewers won't miss anything while traveling with others as they choose from news, weather, sports, traffic, entertainment and more in over 46 major metro markets (and expanding).
ESCORT will also be demonstrating its highly successful multi-award winning new ESCORT Live(TM) ticket protection network. In addition to already receiving four major industry awards, ESCORT Live(TM) has also been named as a CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winner. ESCORT Live(TM) uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live(TM) cords and a unique app for the driver's smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live(TM) "cloud" and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live(TM) network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to network alerts, the new smartphone app technology provides ESCORT's industry-leading Defender® database of red light and speed-ticketing camera locations and speed traps as well as ESCORT's patented GPS features including posted speed limit information, over-speed limit alerts, live traffic for route optimization and more.
Unique to the category is the ESCORT Live(TM) community's real-time national reach and scale. Currently there are more than 1 million ESCORT and BELTRONICS ESCORT Live(TM) compatible radar detectors in use throughout North America. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and millions of driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live(TM) drivers. "Following an ESCORT Live(TM) driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle's alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live(TM) app," Larson said.
ESCORT's complete line of premium automotive accessories including ESCORT Live(TM), ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) solution, will be on display at the ESCORT show booth (North Hall, booth #1509) at the CES show which runs from today through Friday at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. For complete details on ESCORT products, visit ESCORTinc.com or call 800.433.3487.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network, commercial fleet ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged mobile PC, ESCORT MobileTV(TM), Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart(TM) and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
SOURCE ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc.
CONTACT: Ron Gividen, +1-513-870-8500, press@escortinc.com
Web Site: http://www.escortinc.com
Summary: ESCORT Inc., the industry leader of radar detection technology, announced two new products that will debut at the 2012 International CES alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network: ESCORT"s first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTinc.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, announced two new products that will debut at the 2012 International CES alongside its multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network - ESCORT"s first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.
In addition to the CES debut, ESCORT invites CES press attendees to see ESCORT President and CEO, John Larson, present ESCORT Live(TM) and the new ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) solution at ESCORT's official CES Press Conference 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, room S227, at the LVCC press and media center.
ESCORT is also inviting CES media and press attendees to see personal demonstrations of the three new products at this week's major CES press events:
-- CES Unveiled, the official press event of the International CES, Sunday,
January 8, 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m., The Venetian, Venetian Ballroom D
-- Pepcom's Digital Experience, Monday, January 9, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,
MGM Hotel
-- Showstoppers @ CES 2012, Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 6:00p.m. - 10:00
p.m., Wynn Hotel, Lafite Ballroom.
"It's widely known that ESCORT provides the most advanced radar and laser defense on the market," said ESCORT President and CEO John Larson. "We've raised that bar with ESCORT Live(TM) and continue to redefine 'driving smarter' with new technologies like Smart Office(TM) and Mobile TV(TM)."
ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged, mobile PC consolidates complete office functionality into a single, lightweight, connected mobile device. Based on familiar Microsoft Windows 7 PS and complete PC functionality, SmartOffice(TM) includes navigation, point-of-sale credit card processing, fleet vehicle management, remote inventory/CRM management, barcode/RFID reader, reverse camera option and fleet transportation/logistics monitoring. SmartOffice(TM) gives drivers and service providers all of their office tools fast, with accurate business solutions, delivered right where they need them - in the field, in real time.
ESCORT's other new CES announcement is MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver that quickly and easily allows consumers to receive digital TV on their WIFI-enabled smartphone, iPad or similar video-capable device while in moving vehicles. One major benefit of ESCORT MobileTV(TM) is that it does not use the device's data link for connectivity but instead receives MDTV through WIFI - this helps reduce overall usage of the consumer's data plan. Viewers won't miss anything while traveling with others as they choose from news, weather, sports, traffic, entertainment and more in over 46 major metro markets (and expanding).
ESCORT will also be demonstrating its highly successful multi-award winning new ESCORT Live(TM) ticket protection network. In addition to already receiving four major industry awards, ESCORT Live(TM) has also been named as a CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winner. ESCORT Live(TM) uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live(TM) cords and a unique app for the driver's smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live(TM) "cloud" and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live(TM) network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to network alerts, the new smartphone app technology provides ESCORT's industry-leading Defender® database of red light and speed-ticketing camera locations and speed traps as well as ESCORT's patented GPS features including posted speed limit information, over-speed limit alerts, live traffic for route optimization and more.
Unique to the category is the ESCORT Live(TM) community's real-time national reach and scale. Currently there are more than 1 million ESCORT and BELTRONICS ESCORT Live(TM) compatible radar detectors in use throughout North America. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and millions of driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live(TM) drivers. "Following an ESCORT Live(TM) driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle's alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live(TM) app," Larson said.
ESCORT's complete line of premium automotive accessories including ESCORT Live(TM), ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) solution, will be on display at the ESCORT show booth (North Hall, booth #1509) at the CES show which runs from today through Friday at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. For complete details on ESCORT products, visit ESCORTinc.com or call 800.433.3487.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network, commercial fleet ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged mobile PC, ESCORT MobileTV(TM), Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart(TM) and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
SOURCE ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc.
CONTACT: Ron Gividen, +1-513-870-8500, press@escortinc.com
Web Site: http://www.escortinc.com
Hanvon Reveals New E-reader Design for China Market Featuring Qualcomm's mirasol Display Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:21:01 PM
Hanvon Reveals New E-reader Design for China Market Featuring Qualcomm's mirasol Display Technology
-- World's Thinnest and Lightest Color E-reader Unveiled at CES Opening Keynote --
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd. (Hanvon), a leading provider of e-reader devices in China, today announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show the Hanvon C18, the thinnest and lightest e-reader to incorporate mirasol® display technology to date. The Hanvon-branded device, revealed by Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Dr. Paul Jacobs during his opening day CES keynote, delivers a premium reading experience, a touch display, vibrant color even in bright sunlight and weeks of reading under typical usage. *
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54121-qualcomm-mirasol-display-hanvon-c18-e-reader-for-china
"Hanvon has chosen mirasol displays as the enabling technology that will best place the full color potential of their vast content library into the hands of their customers," said Clarence Chui, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. "This Hanvon e-reader validates customers' evolving expectation of color as part of their e-reading experience and mirasol displays deliver an unparalleled experience."
The Hanvon C18 e-reader includes access to tens of thousands of e-books, more than 100 Chinese newspapers and more than 300 magazines, 90 percent of which offer full-color digital editions. Hanvon's continuing collaboration with more than 300 publishers ensures a deep and diverse stream of digital content for consumers. Additionally, the device features Hanvon's patented handwriting recognition technology - Hanvon Input - to further enhance the user experience.
"Thinner and lighter than any color e-reader, the Hanvon C18 e-reader is a revolutionary product that Hanvon and Qualcomm are bringing to consumers," said Mr. Liu Yingjian, president of Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd. "With the exceptional mirasol display technology, it will break new ground in the e-reader industry."
The Hanvon C18 e-reader features a 5.7" XGA format (1024 x 768 pixels) mirasol display (screen resolution of 223 ppi) and Qualcomm's 1.0 GHz Snapdragon(TM) S2 class processor. Hanvon's custom application interface sits atop an Android 2.3 base.
* Battery life varies depending on usage and ambient light. Battery life based upon 30 minutes of daily reading time with Wi-Fi off and integrated reading light set to 22 percent utilization.
About Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd. (Hanvon)
Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 1998, is a global leader in pattern recognition technologies and manufacturer of consumer electronics. The company is headquartered in the heart of Beijing's Zhongguancun Software Park, and operates a 23,000 sq. meter, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in nearby Hebei province. Hanvon's four core technologies, optical character recognition (OCR), handwriting recognition, digital handwriting input, and biometric recognition, have been widely utilized in hardware solutions for education, industry, archiving, office-automation, and security. Hanvon produces its own brand of consumer electronics, as well as OEM/ODM products ranging from e-readers and tablet computers, to artist tablets, interactive touch screens, access control face scanners and more. Hanvon is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 002362).
About Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc.
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. has drawn on the same color-producing process that makes a butterfly's wings shimmer to develop the revolutionary mirasol display technology. The mirasol display is the industry's first to use interferometric modulation (IMOD); a micro-electro-mechanical systems-based technology capable of creating color from ambient reflected light. Qualcomm's mirasol displays are bi-stable, energy efficient, offer refresh rates to support interactive content and are highly reflective, allowing for superb viewing quality in a wide range of environmental conditions, including bright sunlight. With applications in a variety of mobile devices, mirasol displays support Qualcomm's overall strategy of mobile innovation by enabling a compelling viewing experience with significantly less power. For more information, visit the mirasol displays website, our Blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. mirasol is a trademark of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Cheryl K. Goodman, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc.
Phone: 1-858-525-5084
Email: qmtpr@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
Hanvon Contact:
Tang Zhe
Phone: 86-10-82786651
Email: tangzhe@hanwang.com.cn
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated; Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd.
Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54121-qualcomm-mirasol-display-hanvon-c18-e-reader-for-china
Qualcomm Incorporated; Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.qualcomm.com
-- World's Thinnest and Lightest Color E-reader Unveiled at CES Opening Keynote --
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd. (Hanvon), a leading provider of e-reader devices in China, today announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show the Hanvon C18, the thinnest and lightest e-reader to incorporate mirasol® display technology to date. The Hanvon-branded device, revealed by Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Dr. Paul Jacobs during his opening day CES keynote, delivers a premium reading experience, a touch display, vibrant color even in bright sunlight and weeks of reading under typical usage. *
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54121-qualcomm-mirasol-display-hanvon-c18-e-reader-for-china
"Hanvon has chosen mirasol displays as the enabling technology that will best place the full color potential of their vast content library into the hands of their customers," said Clarence Chui, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. "This Hanvon e-reader validates customers' evolving expectation of color as part of their e-reading experience and mirasol displays deliver an unparalleled experience."
The Hanvon C18 e-reader includes access to tens of thousands of e-books, more than 100 Chinese newspapers and more than 300 magazines, 90 percent of which offer full-color digital editions. Hanvon's continuing collaboration with more than 300 publishers ensures a deep and diverse stream of digital content for consumers. Additionally, the device features Hanvon's patented handwriting recognition technology - Hanvon Input - to further enhance the user experience.
"Thinner and lighter than any color e-reader, the Hanvon C18 e-reader is a revolutionary product that Hanvon and Qualcomm are bringing to consumers," said Mr. Liu Yingjian, president of Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd. "With the exceptional mirasol display technology, it will break new ground in the e-reader industry."
The Hanvon C18 e-reader features a 5.7" XGA format (1024 x 768 pixels) mirasol display (screen resolution of 223 ppi) and Qualcomm's 1.0 GHz Snapdragon(TM) S2 class processor. Hanvon's custom application interface sits atop an Android 2.3 base.
* Battery life varies depending on usage and ambient light. Battery life based upon 30 minutes of daily reading time with Wi-Fi off and integrated reading light set to 22 percent utilization.
About Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd. (Hanvon)
Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 1998, is a global leader in pattern recognition technologies and manufacturer of consumer electronics. The company is headquartered in the heart of Beijing's Zhongguancun Software Park, and operates a 23,000 sq. meter, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in nearby Hebei province. Hanvon's four core technologies, optical character recognition (OCR), handwriting recognition, digital handwriting input, and biometric recognition, have been widely utilized in hardware solutions for education, industry, archiving, office-automation, and security. Hanvon produces its own brand of consumer electronics, as well as OEM/ODM products ranging from e-readers and tablet computers, to artist tablets, interactive touch screens, access control face scanners and more. Hanvon is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 002362).
About Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc.
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. has drawn on the same color-producing process that makes a butterfly's wings shimmer to develop the revolutionary mirasol display technology. The mirasol display is the industry's first to use interferometric modulation (IMOD); a micro-electro-mechanical systems-based technology capable of creating color from ambient reflected light. Qualcomm's mirasol displays are bi-stable, energy efficient, offer refresh rates to support interactive content and are highly reflective, allowing for superb viewing quality in a wide range of environmental conditions, including bright sunlight. With applications in a variety of mobile devices, mirasol displays support Qualcomm's overall strategy of mobile innovation by enabling a compelling viewing experience with significantly less power. For more information, visit the mirasol displays website, our Blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. mirasol is a trademark of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Cheryl K. Goodman, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc.
Phone: 1-858-525-5084
Email: qmtpr@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
Hanvon Contact:
Tang Zhe
Phone: 86-10-82786651
Email: tangzhe@hanwang.com.cn
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated; Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd.
Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54121-qualcomm-mirasol-display-hanvon-c18-e-reader-for-china
Qualcomm Incorporated; Hanwang Technology Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.qualcomm.com
Qualcomm and Sesame Workshop Collaborate to Explore Educational Applications of Augmented Reality
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:21:01 PM
Qualcomm and Sesame Workshop Collaborate to Explore Educational Applications of Augmented Reality
-- Companies Demonstrate Prototype Playset at CES 2012 --
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Sesame Workshop, the producer behind Sesame Street, have joined forces to explore augmented reality experiences for children that encourage learning and imagination. A longtime advocate of embracing cutting-edge technologies to enrich children's early learning experiences, Sesame Workshop teamed with Qualcomm to create a prototype playset that brings physical toys to life. The application will be demonstrated at International CES, Jan. 10-13, in Qualcomm's exhibit (South Hall 3, Booth #30313).
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54111-qualcomm-sesame-workshop-prototype-playset-demonstration-at-ces-2012
The collaborative project explores the use of a tablet with a traditional playset to make children's playtime more fun and educational. The prototype playset includes traditional elements such as common household objects, as well as figurines of classic Sesame Street characters Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie. Additionally, the demo includes a tablet and an application that uses Qualcomm's newly branded Vuforia((TM)) augmented reality platform. When the tablet is pointed at the playset, the pieces and the play environment come alive through the tablet's camera, transforming the playset into an interactive experience.
"In the past, the only place toys came to life was on TV and in movies. Today, we are bringing that magic one step closer to reality," said Jay Wright, senior director of business development at Qualcomm. "With the ability to recognize 3D objects, Qualcomm's Vuforia platform will transform the play experience. Our collaboration with the Sesame Workshop is helping us demonstrate the power of augmented reality to enrich children's lives."
Sesame Street has a long history of using cutting-edge technology to address children's developmental needs. Sesame Workshop's programs and products are thoroughly researched and tested to ensure they engage children in a way that maximizes learning.
"Much of Sesame Workshop's success can be attributed to our collaborative, research-intensive approach to the development of programs and activities," said Terry Fitzpatrick, chief content and distribution officer, Sesame Workshop. "Qualcomm's Vuforia platform offers a new dimension to mobile experiences. We think it can bring enhanced entertainment and educational benefits to children."
Qualcomm's award-winning Vuforia platform transforms real-world objects into interactive experiences for use in gaming, interactive media and instructional applications. With its industry-leading computer vision technology and support for more than 400 smartphones and tablets, Vuforia has been embraced by more than 17,000 developers and adopted by leading global brands to drive engagement with advertisements and product packaging. Additional information is available at http://www.qualcomm.com/vuforia.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that revolutionized children's television programming with the landmark Sesame Street. The Workshop produces local Sesame Street programs, seen in over 150 countries, and other acclaimed shows to help bridge the literacy gap including The Electric Company. Beyond television, the Workshop produces content for multiple media platforms on a wide range of issues including literacy, health and military deployment. Initiatives meet specific needs to help young children and families develop critical skills, acquire healthy habits and build emotional strength to prepare them for lifelong learning. Learn more at http://www.sesameworkshop.org.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Vuforia is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
Sesame Workshop Contact:
Beatrice Chow, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-212-875-6586
Email: beatrice.chow@sesame.org
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Qualcomm Incorporated and Sesame Workshop
-- Companies Demonstrate Prototype Playset at CES 2012 --
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Sesame Workshop, the producer behind Sesame Street, have joined forces to explore augmented reality experiences for children that encourage learning and imagination. A longtime advocate of embracing cutting-edge technologies to enrich children's early learning experiences, Sesame Workshop teamed with Qualcomm to create a prototype playset that brings physical toys to life. The application will be demonstrated at International CES, Jan. 10-13, in Qualcomm's exhibit (South Hall 3, Booth #30313).
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The collaborative project explores the use of a tablet with a traditional playset to make children's playtime more fun and educational. The prototype playset includes traditional elements such as common household objects, as well as figurines of classic Sesame Street characters Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie. Additionally, the demo includes a tablet and an application that uses Qualcomm's newly branded Vuforia((TM)) augmented reality platform. When the tablet is pointed at the playset, the pieces and the play environment come alive through the tablet's camera, transforming the playset into an interactive experience.
"In the past, the only place toys came to life was on TV and in movies. Today, we are bringing that magic one step closer to reality," said Jay Wright, senior director of business development at Qualcomm. "With the ability to recognize 3D objects, Qualcomm's Vuforia platform will transform the play experience. Our collaboration with the Sesame Workshop is helping us demonstrate the power of augmented reality to enrich children's lives."
Sesame Street has a long history of using cutting-edge technology to address children's developmental needs. Sesame Workshop's programs and products are thoroughly researched and tested to ensure they engage children in a way that maximizes learning.
"Much of Sesame Workshop's success can be attributed to our collaborative, research-intensive approach to the development of programs and activities," said Terry Fitzpatrick, chief content and distribution officer, Sesame Workshop. "Qualcomm's Vuforia platform offers a new dimension to mobile experiences. We think it can bring enhanced entertainment and educational benefits to children."
Qualcomm's award-winning Vuforia platform transforms real-world objects into interactive experiences for use in gaming, interactive media and instructional applications. With its industry-leading computer vision technology and support for more than 400 smartphones and tablets, Vuforia has been embraced by more than 17,000 developers and adopted by leading global brands to drive engagement with advertisements and product packaging. Additional information is available at http://www.qualcomm.com/vuforia.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
About Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that revolutionized children's television programming with the landmark Sesame Street. The Workshop produces local Sesame Street programs, seen in over 150 countries, and other acclaimed shows to help bridge the literacy gap including The Electric Company. Beyond television, the Workshop produces content for multiple media platforms on a wide range of issues including literacy, health and military deployment. Initiatives meet specific needs to help young children and families develop critical skills, acquire healthy habits and build emotional strength to prepare them for lifelong learning. Learn more at http://www.sesameworkshop.org.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Vuforia is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
Sesame Workshop Contact:
Beatrice Chow, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-212-875-6586
Email: beatrice.chow@sesame.org
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated and Sesame Workshop
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Qualcomm Incorporated and Sesame Workshop
Qualcomm Works With Microsoft to Deliver Snapdragon S4 Processors With LTE Connectivity for Windows 8
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Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:21:01 PM
Qualcomm Works With Microsoft to Deliver Snapdragon S4 Processors With LTE Connectivity for Windows 8
-- 2012 CES Marks First AT&T LTE Demonstration of Windows 8 Powered by Snapdragon S4 Processors --
LAS VEGAS and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced at the 2012 International CES show that it is collaborating with Microsoft Corp. to demonstrate pre-release Windows 8 on Snapdragon(TM) S4 processors with LTE connectivity support. Demonstrated on the AT&T 4G LTE network for the first time, Windows 8 powered by Snapdragon with LTE and 3G/4G wireless support enables the connected standby experience with lower power consumption recently demonstrated by Microsoft, and provides Windows 8-based PCs including tablets, convertibles and notebooks with wireless broadband speeds and advanced connectivity solutions to help enable fast, productive experiences for users worldwide. Demonstrations of pre-release Windows 8 on the Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 reference hardware tablet with LTE were held during Dr. Paul E. Jacobs' opening keynote address earlier today. Jacobs' keynote was part of the Technology and Evolving Countries (TEC) Program, focused on the role mobile technology plays in global innovation and economic growth in consumer electronics.
"Qualcomm is excited to be working with Microsoft to showcase the world's first demonstration of Windows 8 powered by our Snapdragon platform with LTE connectivity on the AT&T 4G LTE network," said Luis Pineda, senior vice president of computing and consumer products at Qualcomm. "Our Snapdragon S4 processors' LTE network support and comprehensive software and hardware integration help deliver greater flexibility and connectivity options to Microsoft and device manufacturers. PC - including tablets, convertibles and notebooks - and other device makers alike continue to choose Qualcomm processors for the best combination of processing performance, efficient power usage and wireless connectivity on a single platform."
By integrating LTE, Qualcomm provides a superior connectivity solution that is easy to use and allows users to take advantage of next-generation networks and stay connected almost anywhere they go. Snapdragon-enabled Windows 8 PCs, including tablets, convertibles and notebooks, will also be enhanced by Qualcomm's mobile Internet connectivity platform, Gobi(TM), which provides advanced 3G/4G connectivity and integrated LTE world mode support. Qualcomm's Gobi 4000 platform allows device manufacturers to offer both LTE/HSPA+ and LTE/EV-DO designs to meet the growing demand for embedded 3G/4G connectivity in mobile devices worldwide.
As one of the largest providers of wireless chipset and software technology in the industry, Qualcomm has one of the most diverse chipset and software product portfolios, spanning multiple device classes. Qualcomm's broad product portfolio, including Snapdragon processors and Gobi mobile Internet connectivity solutions, supports Windows 8. Qualcomm is one of the only silicon providers to date positioned to support both Windows smartphones and PCs.
"Qualcomm's technologies help bring high-performance, power-efficient solutions to consumers," said Aidan Marcuss, senior director of Windows Core Marketing & Ecosystem, Microsoft."In many cases today's consumers and businesses not only desire but require always- on, always-connected computing devices. Qualcomm and Microsoft are committed to our continued collaboration to bring innovative, top-performing devices to consumers around the world."
"Today's customer demands a more powerful and faster network connection which plays to Qualcomm's key technology strengths for designing leading-edge chipsets," said Michael Stice, vice president of computing devices, emerging devices, AT&T. "We are working with Qualcomm to enable the next generation of mobile PCs and tablets enhanced by our 3G and LTE networks."
Attendees can see pre-release devices running Windows 8 powered by Snapdragon S4 processors, along with the newest innovations, at the Qualcomm exhibit at the 2012 International CES, located in the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Upper Level #30313. For more information on Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors visit http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to successfully design and have manufactured significant quantities of mobile processors and 3G/4G LTE components on a timely and profitable basis, the extent and speed to which 3G and 4G LTE are deployed, the extent of the successful commercialization of Windows 8 tablets and notebooks, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 25, 2011, and most recent Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update, or continue to provide information with respect to, any forward-looking statement or risk factor, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
© 2011 Qualcomm Incorporated. All rights reserved. Qualcomm, Snapdragon and Gobi are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated
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Web Site: http://www.qualcomm.com
-- 2012 CES Marks First AT&T LTE Demonstration of Windows 8 Powered by Snapdragon S4 Processors --
LAS VEGAS and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced at the 2012 International CES show that it is collaborating with Microsoft Corp. to demonstrate pre-release Windows 8 on Snapdragon(TM) S4 processors with LTE connectivity support. Demonstrated on the AT&T 4G LTE network for the first time, Windows 8 powered by Snapdragon with LTE and 3G/4G wireless support enables the connected standby experience with lower power consumption recently demonstrated by Microsoft, and provides Windows 8-based PCs including tablets, convertibles and notebooks with wireless broadband speeds and advanced connectivity solutions to help enable fast, productive experiences for users worldwide. Demonstrations of pre-release Windows 8 on the Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 reference hardware tablet with LTE were held during Dr. Paul E. Jacobs' opening keynote address earlier today. Jacobs' keynote was part of the Technology and Evolving Countries (TEC) Program, focused on the role mobile technology plays in global innovation and economic growth in consumer electronics.
"Qualcomm is excited to be working with Microsoft to showcase the world's first demonstration of Windows 8 powered by our Snapdragon platform with LTE connectivity on the AT&T 4G LTE network," said Luis Pineda, senior vice president of computing and consumer products at Qualcomm. "Our Snapdragon S4 processors' LTE network support and comprehensive software and hardware integration help deliver greater flexibility and connectivity options to Microsoft and device manufacturers. PC - including tablets, convertibles and notebooks - and other device makers alike continue to choose Qualcomm processors for the best combination of processing performance, efficient power usage and wireless connectivity on a single platform."
By integrating LTE, Qualcomm provides a superior connectivity solution that is easy to use and allows users to take advantage of next-generation networks and stay connected almost anywhere they go. Snapdragon-enabled Windows 8 PCs, including tablets, convertibles and notebooks, will also be enhanced by Qualcomm's mobile Internet connectivity platform, Gobi(TM), which provides advanced 3G/4G connectivity and integrated LTE world mode support. Qualcomm's Gobi 4000 platform allows device manufacturers to offer both LTE/HSPA+ and LTE/EV-DO designs to meet the growing demand for embedded 3G/4G connectivity in mobile devices worldwide.
As one of the largest providers of wireless chipset and software technology in the industry, Qualcomm has one of the most diverse chipset and software product portfolios, spanning multiple device classes. Qualcomm's broad product portfolio, including Snapdragon processors and Gobi mobile Internet connectivity solutions, supports Windows 8. Qualcomm is one of the only silicon providers to date positioned to support both Windows smartphones and PCs.
"Qualcomm's technologies help bring high-performance, power-efficient solutions to consumers," said Aidan Marcuss, senior director of Windows Core Marketing & Ecosystem, Microsoft."In many cases today's consumers and businesses not only desire but require always- on, always-connected computing devices. Qualcomm and Microsoft are committed to our continued collaboration to bring innovative, top-performing devices to consumers around the world."
"Today's customer demands a more powerful and faster network connection which plays to Qualcomm's key technology strengths for designing leading-edge chipsets," said Michael Stice, vice president of computing devices, emerging devices, AT&T. "We are working with Qualcomm to enable the next generation of mobile PCs and tablets enhanced by our 3G and LTE networks."
Attendees can see pre-release devices running Windows 8 powered by Snapdragon S4 processors, along with the newest innovations, at the Qualcomm exhibit at the 2012 International CES, located in the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Upper Level #30313. For more information on Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors visit http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to successfully design and have manufactured significant quantities of mobile processors and 3G/4G LTE components on a timely and profitable basis, the extent and speed to which 3G and 4G LTE are deployed, the extent of the successful commercialization of Windows 8 tablets and notebooks, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 25, 2011, and most recent Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update, or continue to provide information with respect to, any forward-looking statement or risk factor, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
© 2011 Qualcomm Incorporated. All rights reserved. Qualcomm, Snapdragon and Gobi are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated
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Web Site: http://www.qualcomm.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:14:02 PM
Powerful AAC Device With Intel® i7 Processor Enables Natural Communication for Stroke, ALS and Autism Patients
ComLink LT(3G) Provides the Highest Performance and Longest Battery Life for AAC Devices
MANSFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FRS Custom Solutions announced a processor modification in the popular ComLink LT(3G) and the ComLink LT(3G) with Enable Eyes to make it the most powerful augmentative, alternative communication (AAC) device available on the market. Extended tests show that the new i7 processor is up to seven times faster than most other AAC devices, providing faster processing, longer battery life and more memory storage.
"The speed of the new processor allows me to have a more natural conversation with people," said Sean Carter, motivational speaker and advocate against drunk driving. "I am able to sit and participate in life, thanks to the ease and speed of the ComLink's processor."
The speed of the new 2.13 GHzI Intel®( )Core(TM) i7 series processor in the ComLink speech generating device allows for faster, more responsive communication. The longer battery life enables the user to go for longer periods of time between charges.
Sean Carter, spokesperson of When Sean Speaks, is unable to talk without an AAC device. The versatility of the ComLink LT(3G) enables Sean, and others with similar disabilities, to utilize the full Windows platform to support other software applications in addition to speech.
"Sean uses all the capabilities of the ComLink LT(3G)," said Jenny Carter, Sean's mother. "His brother recorded numerous phrases and programmed them into Sean's ComLink."
The ComLink LT(3G) augmented communication device is also available with the Enable Eyes capability. All ComLink AAC devices come standard with the patented FRS FlexABLE(TM) Stand and FRS FlexABLE(TM) Handle for easy gripping, maneuverability and the most optimal screen visibility.
For more information about the ComLink LT(3G) featuring the most powerful Intel processor on the market, visit http://www.FRS-solutions.com or call 1-888-884-2190.
ABOUT FRS CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
FRS Custom Solutions is a division of Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. that has provided innovative assistive communication technology solutions to individuals with all levels of disabilities since 1987. Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of AAC devices for those with ALS, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, stroke and veterans with disabilities. For more information on all AAC devices including the SoundPOD Wearable AAC System visit http://www.frs-solutions.com
SOURCE FRS Custom Solutions
FRS Custom Solutions
CONTACT: CONTACT: Chris Brown, +1-330-656-9793
Web Site: http://www.frs-solutions.com
ComLink LT(3G) Provides the Highest Performance and Longest Battery Life for AAC Devices
MANSFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FRS Custom Solutions announced a processor modification in the popular ComLink LT(3G) and the ComLink LT(3G) with Enable Eyes to make it the most powerful augmentative, alternative communication (AAC) device available on the market. Extended tests show that the new i7 processor is up to seven times faster than most other AAC devices, providing faster processing, longer battery life and more memory storage.
"The speed of the new processor allows me to have a more natural conversation with people," said Sean Carter, motivational speaker and advocate against drunk driving. "I am able to sit and participate in life, thanks to the ease and speed of the ComLink's processor."
The speed of the new 2.13 GHzI Intel®( )Core(TM) i7 series processor in the ComLink speech generating device allows for faster, more responsive communication. The longer battery life enables the user to go for longer periods of time between charges.
Sean Carter, spokesperson of When Sean Speaks, is unable to talk without an AAC device. The versatility of the ComLink LT(3G) enables Sean, and others with similar disabilities, to utilize the full Windows platform to support other software applications in addition to speech.
"Sean uses all the capabilities of the ComLink LT(3G)," said Jenny Carter, Sean's mother. "His brother recorded numerous phrases and programmed them into Sean's ComLink."
The ComLink LT(3G) augmented communication device is also available with the Enable Eyes capability. All ComLink AAC devices come standard with the patented FRS FlexABLE(TM) Stand and FRS FlexABLE(TM) Handle for easy gripping, maneuverability and the most optimal screen visibility.
For more information about the ComLink LT(3G) featuring the most powerful Intel processor on the market, visit http://www.FRS-solutions.com or call 1-888-884-2190.
ABOUT FRS CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
FRS Custom Solutions is a division of Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. that has provided innovative assistive communication technology solutions to individuals with all levels of disabilities since 1987. Forbes Rehab Services, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of AAC devices for those with ALS, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, stroke and veterans with disabilities. For more information on all AAC devices including the SoundPOD Wearable AAC System visit http://www.frs-solutions.com
SOURCE FRS Custom Solutions
FRS Custom Solutions
CONTACT: CONTACT: Chris Brown, +1-330-656-9793
Web Site: http://www.frs-solutions.com
Bang & Olufsen Unveils a New Brand: B&O PLAY
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:07:01 PM
Bang & Olufsen Unveils a New Brand: B&O PLAY
OFFERING SIMPLICITY, INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND PLAYFULNESS TO A NEW CUSTOMER DEMOGRAPHIC
COPENHAGEN and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the global provider of luxury, integrated audio-video solutions and services, will announce a new brand, B&O PLAY, at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. B&O PLAY will offer portable audio-video products that combine convenient ease-of-use with high-quality, contemporary design for the digital generation, at a more accessible price point.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54055-bang-olufsen-unveils-new-brand-b-o-play-portable-audio-visual
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B&O PLAY is about stand-alone products with clear and simple operation, rather than integrated home installations. B&O PLAY will feature portable products that are intuitive to use, delightful to integrate into ones daily life, and deliver excellent high-quality experiences.
Price points will be at more accessible levels than typically seen from Bang & Olufsen. Best-in-class audio and sound imaging combined with cutting-edge design using the best materials will continue the Bang & Olufsen tradition of excellence - but with a twist: The products will be designed to represent a different usage pattern of the digital generation and with a contemporary and playful design.
"We are very excited about the range of products that we will launch under this new brand. Through B&O PLAY, we will bring core Bang & Olufsen values of design, performance, and quality to a new audience," says Tue Mantoni, CEO of Bang & Olufsen. "We believe many new customers will be intrigued by the products offered under the B&O PLAY brand - customers who want an ultra-convenient experience. We now offer them this experience in a beautifully designed solution combined with superior sound and acoustics performance so the quality of the listening experience is significantly improved. Additionally, we have received valuable feedback from our loyal Bang & Olufsen customers, indicating they would use these products in second homes, college dorms, or to enjoy media content on the move."
The mission of B&O PLAY is to evoke senses, to elevate the experience of listening and watching. "We have spoken to musicians and studio recorders who all love the fact that more people listen to music in more places, but hate the fact that the quality of the listening experience has been eroded. We want to provide the opportunity to experience media in a convenient and easy way but still in outstanding, high quality," says Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, Vice President, B&O PLAY. "We are integrating a lightness of touch to our designs. Our design approach flows through all aspects of the products. We strive hard to humanize advanced technology and make it work on people terms - rather than the other way around."
This collection of high-end, high-performing audio-video products will be available at Bang & Olufsen showrooms around the world, select Apple stores in U.S. and Europe, and from a new branded online store - store.beoplay.com (in Europe) and shopbangolufsen.com (in United States).
The first product to launch under B&O PLAY is the highly anticipated Beolit 12 portable music system, which will be followed by more products during 2012. "Once people listen to their portable music through the Beolit 12, they will wonder why they ever did it any other way," says Tue Mantoni.
Please visit http://www.beoplay.com for more information.
B&O PLAY offers premium audio and visual equipment for the digital generation. B&O PLAY celebrates outstanding craftsmanship, cutting edge design, excellent performance and a playful approach to modern life, in a perfect balance of performance and style.
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.
Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.
For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit http://www.bang-olufsen.com.
Images are available free of charge from the Bang & Olufsen media centre:
http://mediacenter.bang-olufsen.dk.
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CONTACT: Monica Gartner, PR Consultant, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., +1-847-590-4920, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk
Web Site: http://www.bang-olufsen.com
OFFERING SIMPLICITY, INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND PLAYFULNESS TO A NEW CUSTOMER DEMOGRAPHIC
COPENHAGEN and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, the global provider of luxury, integrated audio-video solutions and services, will announce a new brand, B&O PLAY, at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. B&O PLAY will offer portable audio-video products that combine convenient ease-of-use with high-quality, contemporary design for the digital generation, at a more accessible price point.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54055-bang-olufsen-unveils-new-brand-b-o-play-portable-audio-visual
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/MM30995 )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060413/CGTU021LOGO-a )
B&O PLAY is about stand-alone products with clear and simple operation, rather than integrated home installations. B&O PLAY will feature portable products that are intuitive to use, delightful to integrate into ones daily life, and deliver excellent high-quality experiences.
Price points will be at more accessible levels than typically seen from Bang & Olufsen. Best-in-class audio and sound imaging combined with cutting-edge design using the best materials will continue the Bang & Olufsen tradition of excellence - but with a twist: The products will be designed to represent a different usage pattern of the digital generation and with a contemporary and playful design.
"We are very excited about the range of products that we will launch under this new brand. Through B&O PLAY, we will bring core Bang & Olufsen values of design, performance, and quality to a new audience," says Tue Mantoni, CEO of Bang & Olufsen. "We believe many new customers will be intrigued by the products offered under the B&O PLAY brand - customers who want an ultra-convenient experience. We now offer them this experience in a beautifully designed solution combined with superior sound and acoustics performance so the quality of the listening experience is significantly improved. Additionally, we have received valuable feedback from our loyal Bang & Olufsen customers, indicating they would use these products in second homes, college dorms, or to enjoy media content on the move."
The mission of B&O PLAY is to evoke senses, to elevate the experience of listening and watching. "We have spoken to musicians and studio recorders who all love the fact that more people listen to music in more places, but hate the fact that the quality of the listening experience has been eroded. We want to provide the opportunity to experience media in a convenient and easy way but still in outstanding, high quality," says Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, Vice President, B&O PLAY. "We are integrating a lightness of touch to our designs. Our design approach flows through all aspects of the products. We strive hard to humanize advanced technology and make it work on people terms - rather than the other way around."
This collection of high-end, high-performing audio-video products will be available at Bang & Olufsen showrooms around the world, select Apple stores in U.S. and Europe, and from a new branded online store - store.beoplay.com (in Europe) and shopbangolufsen.com (in United States).
The first product to launch under B&O PLAY is the highly anticipated Beolit 12 portable music system, which will be followed by more products during 2012. "Once people listen to their portable music through the Beolit 12, they will wonder why they ever did it any other way," says Tue Mantoni.
Please visit http://www.beoplay.com for more information.
B&O PLAY offers premium audio and visual equipment for the digital generation. B&O PLAY celebrates outstanding craftsmanship, cutting edge design, excellent performance and a playful approach to modern life, in a perfect balance of performance and style.
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.
Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.
For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit http://www.bang-olufsen.com.
Images are available free of charge from the Bang & Olufsen media centre:
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Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:07:01 PM
Biggest Entertainment Release of the Year Gets Even Bigger With Unprecedented Nine-Month Post-Release Content Schedule Available First for Call of Duty® Elite Premium Members
Call Of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3's Season of Monthly Content for Call of Duty Elite Premium Members Kicks Off January 24th on Xbox LIVE
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Warfare® 3 blazes into 2012 with the debut of all-new multiplayer maps Liberation and Piazza, the front line of the Modern Warfare® 3 Content Season for Call of Duty® Elite, nine consecutive months of epic downloadable content that commences January 24th( ) for Xbox Live users. ActivisionPublishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI), revealed today that the content will be available first for Call of Duty® Elite's premium members on Xbox LIVE, followed by additional platforms at a later time. From January through September, Call of Duty Elite premium members on Xbox LIVE will receive regular updates of all new content totaling at least 20 content drops.
The Modern Warfare 3 Content Season for Call of Duty Elite will include a broader variety than ever, with brand new multiplayer maps, Special Ops Missions, new game modes and more. While Call of Duty Elite premium subscribers get the new content first, as promised, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans who want to buy the content a la carte as they have in the past, will be able to purchase the content via Modern Warfare 3 Content Collections.
"The mammoth launch of Modern Warfare 3 and the breakout success of Call of Duty Elite were just the beginning. Call of Duty Elite provides an ?always-on' connection to our fanbase, and the MW3 Content Season is the ultimate way to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the Call of Duty community and provide tremendous value to Call of Duty Elite premium members," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "With the Call of Duty®: MW3 Content Season for Call of Duty Elite we are delivering on our promise of more new content, more often, and with more variety than ever. With three studios collaborating on the first season, the breadth and depth of material on tap is truly extraordinary. It's rare you can successfully execute both quantity and quality, but thanks to the expertise of our developers, the reach of Call of DutyElite and the passion of our fans, we intend to deliver."
All content drops for Call of Duty Elite premium members will occur once a month, starting in January for Xbox Live users and will continue through the year, ending in September. During the first three months of 2012, Activision will release five different content drops on three occasions in January, February and March, first on Xbox Live, followed by additional platforms at a later time.
The first two Content Drops will be multiplayer maps--also playable in Modern Warfare 3 Survival Mode--that throw combatants into a war-torn Central Park and an Italian seaside village. Liberation is a vast, militarized landscape, ripe for long-range sniper and LMG fire, with mounted turrets on either end that lend power to anyone brave enough to expose themselves in exchange for deadly firepower. Piazza is the idyllic Italian getaway that is anything but, where tight corners and branching pathways pose great risk at every turn. Close-range combat dominates in Piazza, where attacks from behind, above and below are an ever-constant threat.
The third Content Drop will be available for download in mid-February and two additional Content Drops will go live in March, as premium Call of Duty Elite members will receive new content once a month through September. Also in March, the first Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection will be available for purchase by the entire Call of Duty: MW3 player community on Xbox Live.
To celebrate the launch of each new content drop, Call of Duty Elite will run specialized events for real-world prizes throughout the nine-month Season. Additional details about the Modern Warfare 3 Content Season for Call of Duty Elite and Collection series will be announced throughout the year.
The Modern Warfare 3 Content Season is co-developed by Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language. For more information on the Call of Duty: MW3 content drops, season of content, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty Elite visit http://www.callofduty.com/mw3 and http://www.callofduty.com/elite.
To become a Call of Duty Elite premium member, go to http://www.callofduty.com/elite/go-premium. For additional Call of Duty Elite updates and information, visit http://www.facebook.com/callofdutyelite, and also via Twitter @CallofDutyElite.
Published by Activision and developed by Beachhead Studio, Call of Duty Elite is a comprehensive social gaming network offering a deep and innovative service for all registered Call of Duty players. Call of DutyElite provides "always-on," universal communication between the platform and the game. Players can access Call of Duty Elite via web or console--to connect with friends, plan multiplayer matches with their Clan or social Group, configure load-outs, access comprehensive stats and interactive heat maps, and much more.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Blizzard's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements under the heading "Company Outlook," are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Blizzard generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "should," "would," "might," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Blizzard's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Blizzard's titles, increasing concentration of titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment and market conditions within the video game industry, Activision Blizzard's ability to predict consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as first-person action and massively multiplayer online games and preferences among competing hardware platforms, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, changing business models including digital and used games, competition, including from used games and other forms of entertainment, possible declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, litigation risks and associated costs, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and Activision Blizzard assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although these forward-looking statements are believed to be true when made, they may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY,MODERN WARFARE and MW3 are registered trademarks is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVEare either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Web Site: http://www.activision.com
Call Of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3's Season of Monthly Content for Call of Duty Elite Premium Members Kicks Off January 24th on Xbox LIVE
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Warfare® 3 blazes into 2012 with the debut of all-new multiplayer maps Liberation and Piazza, the front line of the Modern Warfare® 3 Content Season for Call of Duty® Elite, nine consecutive months of epic downloadable content that commences January 24th( ) for Xbox Live users. ActivisionPublishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI), revealed today that the content will be available first for Call of Duty® Elite's premium members on Xbox LIVE, followed by additional platforms at a later time. From January through September, Call of Duty Elite premium members on Xbox LIVE will receive regular updates of all new content totaling at least 20 content drops.
The Modern Warfare 3 Content Season for Call of Duty Elite will include a broader variety than ever, with brand new multiplayer maps, Special Ops Missions, new game modes and more. While Call of Duty Elite premium subscribers get the new content first, as promised, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans who want to buy the content a la carte as they have in the past, will be able to purchase the content via Modern Warfare 3 Content Collections.
"The mammoth launch of Modern Warfare 3 and the breakout success of Call of Duty Elite were just the beginning. Call of Duty Elite provides an ?always-on' connection to our fanbase, and the MW3 Content Season is the ultimate way to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the Call of Duty community and provide tremendous value to Call of Duty Elite premium members," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "With the Call of Duty®: MW3 Content Season for Call of Duty Elite we are delivering on our promise of more new content, more often, and with more variety than ever. With three studios collaborating on the first season, the breadth and depth of material on tap is truly extraordinary. It's rare you can successfully execute both quantity and quality, but thanks to the expertise of our developers, the reach of Call of DutyElite and the passion of our fans, we intend to deliver."
All content drops for Call of Duty Elite premium members will occur once a month, starting in January for Xbox Live users and will continue through the year, ending in September. During the first three months of 2012, Activision will release five different content drops on three occasions in January, February and March, first on Xbox Live, followed by additional platforms at a later time.
The first two Content Drops will be multiplayer maps--also playable in Modern Warfare 3 Survival Mode--that throw combatants into a war-torn Central Park and an Italian seaside village. Liberation is a vast, militarized landscape, ripe for long-range sniper and LMG fire, with mounted turrets on either end that lend power to anyone brave enough to expose themselves in exchange for deadly firepower. Piazza is the idyllic Italian getaway that is anything but, where tight corners and branching pathways pose great risk at every turn. Close-range combat dominates in Piazza, where attacks from behind, above and below are an ever-constant threat.
The third Content Drop will be available for download in mid-February and two additional Content Drops will go live in March, as premium Call of Duty Elite members will receive new content once a month through September. Also in March, the first Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection will be available for purchase by the entire Call of Duty: MW3 player community on Xbox Live.
To celebrate the launch of each new content drop, Call of Duty Elite will run specialized events for real-world prizes throughout the nine-month Season. Additional details about the Modern Warfare 3 Content Season for Call of Duty Elite and Collection series will be announced throughout the year.
The Modern Warfare 3 Content Season is co-developed by Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language. For more information on the Call of Duty: MW3 content drops, season of content, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty Elite visit http://www.callofduty.com/mw3 and http://www.callofduty.com/elite.
To become a Call of Duty Elite premium member, go to http://www.callofduty.com/elite/go-premium. For additional Call of Duty Elite updates and information, visit http://www.facebook.com/callofdutyelite, and also via Twitter @CallofDutyElite.
Published by Activision and developed by Beachhead Studio, Call of Duty Elite is a comprehensive social gaming network offering a deep and innovative service for all registered Call of Duty players. Call of DutyElite provides "always-on," universal communication between the platform and the game. Players can access Call of Duty Elite via web or console--to connect with friends, plan multiplayer matches with their Clan or social Group, configure load-outs, access comprehensive stats and interactive heat maps, and much more.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Blizzard's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements under the heading "Company Outlook," are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Blizzard generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "should," "would," "might," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Blizzard's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Blizzard's titles, increasing concentration of titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment and market conditions within the video game industry, Activision Blizzard's ability to predict consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as first-person action and massively multiplayer online games and preferences among competing hardware platforms, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, changing business models including digital and used games, competition, including from used games and other forms of entertainment, possible declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, litigation risks and associated costs, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and Activision Blizzard assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although these forward-looking statements are believed to be true when made, they may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY,MODERN WARFARE and MW3 are registered trademarks is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVEare either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: CONTACT: Joshua Selinger, Publicist of Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-310-496-2000 (x5287), joshua.selinger@activision.com
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Vernier Kicks Off Its Free 2012 STEM Workshop Series with 30 Opportunities to Engage Educators in Hands-On Learning
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Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:56:01 PM
Vernier Kicks Off Its Free 2012 STEM Workshop Series with 30 Opportunities to Engage Educators in Hands-On Learning
Workshops provide opportunities for educators to use computer and handheld technology to gain real-world experience with data collection
BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan.10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Starting this February, science and STEM educators can participate in one of Vernier Software & Technology's 30 free nationwide workshops. The 4-hour hands-on workshops will teach attendees how to integrate computer and handheld data-collection technology into their science curriculum while providing a valuable professional development opportunity.
Led by current or former classroom science and math teachers, each workshop will provide educators with valuable tips and lesson ideas that they can use in their chemistry, biology, physics, middle school science, physical science, and Earth science classes.
"It is essential to provide educators with ongoing professional development opportunities so they can learn new teaching techniques while honing their skills in conducting hands-on science experiments," said David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier Software & Technology and a former physics teacher. "Vernier's data-collection workshops offer a cost-effective option for schools and districts to provide their teachers with this training in a hands-on, engaging manner."
Attendees have the option of earning two (quarter) Graduate Science credit hours through the Portland State University Center for Science Education. Each workshop also includes a light meal and experiment handouts.
Interested educators can select dates from the schedule below.
February Workshop Dates and Locations
February 21: Oklahoma
City, OK February 23: Dallas, TX
February 25: Houston, TX February 27: San
Antonio, TX
February 27: Tampa, FL February 28: Orlando, FL
March Workshop Dates and Locations
March 1: Ft. Lauderdale, FL March 12: Birmingham, AL
March 14: Marietta, GA March 15: Chattanooga, TN
March 15: Norfolk, VA March 17: Richmond, VA
March 19: Arlington, VA March 20: Nashville, TN
March 20: Baltimore, MD March 22: Wilmington, DE
April Workshop Dates and Locations
April 16: Memphis, TN April 18: Jackson, MS
April 19: Baton Rouge, LA April 24: Princeton, NJ
April 25: Newark, NJ April 26: White Plains, NY
April 28: Bridgeport, CT April 30: Hartford, CT
April 30: San Jose, CA April 30: Tri-Cities, TN
May Workshop Dates and Locations
May 1: Oakland, CA May 1: Winston-Salem, NC
May 3: Sacramento, CA May 3: Columbia, SC
To register for a Vernier probeware workshop near you, visit http://www.vernier.com/workshop.
About Vernier Software & Technology
Vernier Software & Technology has been a leading innovator of scientific data-collection technology for 31 years. Focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Vernier is dedicated to developing creative ways to teach and learn using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With world-wide distribution to over 130 countries, Vernier products are used by educators and students from elementary school to college. Vernier's technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, and build students' critical thinking skills. Vernier's business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace. For more information, visit http://www.vernier.com.
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CONTACT: CONTACT: Daylene Long, Vernier Software & Technology, +1-503-277-2299, dlong@vernier.com, Christine AllmanKEH Communications, +1-410-975-9638, christine@kehcomm.com
Web Site: http://www.vernier.com/
Workshops provide opportunities for educators to use computer and handheld technology to gain real-world experience with data collection
BEAVERTON, Ore., Jan.10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Starting this February, science and STEM educators can participate in one of Vernier Software & Technology's 30 free nationwide workshops. The 4-hour hands-on workshops will teach attendees how to integrate computer and handheld data-collection technology into their science curriculum while providing a valuable professional development opportunity.
Led by current or former classroom science and math teachers, each workshop will provide educators with valuable tips and lesson ideas that they can use in their chemistry, biology, physics, middle school science, physical science, and Earth science classes.
"It is essential to provide educators with ongoing professional development opportunities so they can learn new teaching techniques while honing their skills in conducting hands-on science experiments," said David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier Software & Technology and a former physics teacher. "Vernier's data-collection workshops offer a cost-effective option for schools and districts to provide their teachers with this training in a hands-on, engaging manner."
Attendees have the option of earning two (quarter) Graduate Science credit hours through the Portland State University Center for Science Education. Each workshop also includes a light meal and experiment handouts.
Interested educators can select dates from the schedule below.
February Workshop Dates and Locations
February 21: Oklahoma
City, OK February 23: Dallas, TX
February 25: Houston, TX February 27: San
Antonio, TX
February 27: Tampa, FL February 28: Orlando, FL
March Workshop Dates and Locations
March 1: Ft. Lauderdale, FL March 12: Birmingham, AL
March 14: Marietta, GA March 15: Chattanooga, TN
March 15: Norfolk, VA March 17: Richmond, VA
March 19: Arlington, VA March 20: Nashville, TN
March 20: Baltimore, MD March 22: Wilmington, DE
April Workshop Dates and Locations
April 16: Memphis, TN April 18: Jackson, MS
April 19: Baton Rouge, LA April 24: Princeton, NJ
April 25: Newark, NJ April 26: White Plains, NY
April 28: Bridgeport, CT April 30: Hartford, CT
April 30: San Jose, CA April 30: Tri-Cities, TN
May Workshop Dates and Locations
May 1: Oakland, CA May 1: Winston-Salem, NC
May 3: Sacramento, CA May 3: Columbia, SC
To register for a Vernier probeware workshop near you, visit http://www.vernier.com/workshop.
About Vernier Software & Technology
Vernier Software & Technology has been a leading innovator of scientific data-collection technology for 31 years. Focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Vernier is dedicated to developing creative ways to teach and learn using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With world-wide distribution to over 130 countries, Vernier products are used by educators and students from elementary school to college. Vernier's technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, and build students' critical thinking skills. Vernier's business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace. For more information, visit http://www.vernier.com.
SOURCE Vernier Software & Technology
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CONTACT: CONTACT: Daylene Long, Vernier Software & Technology, +1-503-277-2299, dlong@vernier.com, Christine AllmanKEH Communications, +1-410-975-9638, christine@kehcomm.com
Web Site: http://www.vernier.com/
Pella Debuts Innovative SmartSync(TM) Technology for Today's Smart Home
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Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:49:01 PM
Pella Debuts Innovative SmartSync(TM) Technology for Today's Smart Home
PELLA, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a way to conveniently use technology to help save energy in your home? This year, the ability to do so is as close as your smartphone or computer as Pella® Windows and Doors introduces its newest innovation, SmartSync technology.
Pella SmartSync is an integrated system that allows shades or blinds -- like snap-in options in Pella Designer Series® windows and patio doors -- to be controlled simply by a remote control or by a home or building automation system through Web-enabled devices like computers and most smart phones.
Pella unveils its SmartSync innovation at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas Jan. 10 - 13. At CES, Pella technology will be featured in the re-launched Schlage® LiNK(TM)( )system, which now expands as Nexia(TM) Home Intelligence -- a smart home automation system that according to Schlage, "helps your home speak one simple language." Nexia enables consumers to remotely manage features and functions of their homes including door locks, heating and cooling systems, lights, and blinds or shades like those in Pella Designer Series windows.
Nexia Home Intelligence and Pella SmartSync technology are showcased in Schlage's booth 20842 in the South Hall at CES. The Nexia Home Intelligence system is supported by Ingersoll Rand brands Schlage and Trane®. The Nexia system gives consumers a convenient, affordable way to self-monitor and control access to their home 24 hours a day, seven days a week whether they are home or away.
Designed with purpose
Upon its entry into the emerging smart home market later in 2012, Pella will provide products that can be easily integrated through SmartSync technology to provide convenience and peace of mind. With SmartSync you can program blinds or shades to open and close on your desired schedule, to help your home look occupied whether you are home or away, any time of the day or night.
"Like other Pella products, Pella SmartSync technology is designed with purpose. It's engineered to provide convenient benefits and ultimately help you save energy," said Polly Tousey, Pella strategic programs manager. "For example, you can quickly and conveniently adjust blinds or shades in your Pella windows to control light, privacy and help save energy in your home or business," she said.
To help save energy, Pella suggests homeowners open southern-facing window treatments in the winter to help let in the sun's warming rays during the day, and close them at night to help keep heat in as outdoor temperatures drop. Likewise, closing blinds or shades during the day in the summer helps limit interior heat gain, helping reduce potential cooling costs.
Tousey said the Pella SmartSync technology helps increase a home or building's energy efficiency. In fact, between-the-glass blinds or shades featuring this technology can manage the sun's light and heat over two times more efficiently than windows without blinds or shades, according to Tousey.
"When Pella SmartSync systems are integrated with a home automation system to create a carefully-controlled interior environment, the energy usage of a home can be optimized easily and efficiently," Tousey said.
Industry innovation leader
Pella debuted windows with between-the-glass blinds in 1966. Today, it offers a variety of optional blinds and shades between glass in its windows and doors.
"Pella is again leading the industry and helping home and business owners conveniently save energy through its newest sustainable solution -- SmartSync technology," Tousey said. "Look for more information about the availability of this dynamic, energy-saving innovation from Pella later this year," she said.
With an 86-year history of innovation, Pella is known for making outstanding products, providing quality service and delivering on customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, the company is committed to incorporating new technologies, increasing productivity and practicing environmental stewardship.
About Pella
Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing energy-efficient windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications.
Pella manufactures quality windows, patio doors and entry door systems sold through a Direct Sales Network operating Pella Window & Door Showrooms across the United States and Canada. For more information, call 888-847-3552 or visit pella.com. Follow Pella on Twitter.com @Pella_News, on Facebook at facebook.com/pellawindowsanddoors and on YouTube at youtube.com/pellawindowsanddoors.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands--including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand, Schlage Thermo King® and Trane -- work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Schlage is the leader in security devices, trusted for 90 years, spanning both the commercial and residential markets. Ingersoll Rand is a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit ingersollrand.com or schlage.com.
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CONTACT: CONTACT: Kathy Krafka Harkema of Pella Corporation, +1-641-621-6971, Cell, +1-641-780-6925, krafka-harkemakk@pella.com, or Sara L. Opie of The Integer Group, +1-515-247-2822, Cell, +1-515-710-5042, sopie@integer.com
Web Site: http://www.pella.com
PELLA, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a way to conveniently use technology to help save energy in your home? This year, the ability to do so is as close as your smartphone or computer as Pella® Windows and Doors introduces its newest innovation, SmartSync technology.
Pella SmartSync is an integrated system that allows shades or blinds -- like snap-in options in Pella Designer Series® windows and patio doors -- to be controlled simply by a remote control or by a home or building automation system through Web-enabled devices like computers and most smart phones.
Pella unveils its SmartSync innovation at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas Jan. 10 - 13. At CES, Pella technology will be featured in the re-launched Schlage® LiNK(TM)( )system, which now expands as Nexia(TM) Home Intelligence -- a smart home automation system that according to Schlage, "helps your home speak one simple language." Nexia enables consumers to remotely manage features and functions of their homes including door locks, heating and cooling systems, lights, and blinds or shades like those in Pella Designer Series windows.
Nexia Home Intelligence and Pella SmartSync technology are showcased in Schlage's booth 20842 in the South Hall at CES. The Nexia Home Intelligence system is supported by Ingersoll Rand brands Schlage and Trane®. The Nexia system gives consumers a convenient, affordable way to self-monitor and control access to their home 24 hours a day, seven days a week whether they are home or away.
Designed with purpose
Upon its entry into the emerging smart home market later in 2012, Pella will provide products that can be easily integrated through SmartSync technology to provide convenience and peace of mind. With SmartSync you can program blinds or shades to open and close on your desired schedule, to help your home look occupied whether you are home or away, any time of the day or night.
"Like other Pella products, Pella SmartSync technology is designed with purpose. It's engineered to provide convenient benefits and ultimately help you save energy," said Polly Tousey, Pella strategic programs manager. "For example, you can quickly and conveniently adjust blinds or shades in your Pella windows to control light, privacy and help save energy in your home or business," she said.
To help save energy, Pella suggests homeowners open southern-facing window treatments in the winter to help let in the sun's warming rays during the day, and close them at night to help keep heat in as outdoor temperatures drop. Likewise, closing blinds or shades during the day in the summer helps limit interior heat gain, helping reduce potential cooling costs.
Tousey said the Pella SmartSync technology helps increase a home or building's energy efficiency. In fact, between-the-glass blinds or shades featuring this technology can manage the sun's light and heat over two times more efficiently than windows without blinds or shades, according to Tousey.
"When Pella SmartSync systems are integrated with a home automation system to create a carefully-controlled interior environment, the energy usage of a home can be optimized easily and efficiently," Tousey said.
Industry innovation leader
Pella debuted windows with between-the-glass blinds in 1966. Today, it offers a variety of optional blinds and shades between glass in its windows and doors.
"Pella is again leading the industry and helping home and business owners conveniently save energy through its newest sustainable solution -- SmartSync technology," Tousey said. "Look for more information about the availability of this dynamic, energy-saving innovation from Pella later this year," she said.
With an 86-year history of innovation, Pella is known for making outstanding products, providing quality service and delivering on customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, the company is committed to incorporating new technologies, increasing productivity and practicing environmental stewardship.
About Pella
Pella Corporation is a leader in designing, testing, manufacturing and installing energy-efficient windows and doors for new construction, remodeling and replacement applications.
Pella manufactures quality windows, patio doors and entry door systems sold through a Direct Sales Network operating Pella Window & Door Showrooms across the United States and Canada. For more information, call 888-847-3552 or visit pella.com. Follow Pella on Twitter.com @Pella_News, on Facebook at facebook.com/pellawindowsanddoors and on YouTube at youtube.com/pellawindowsanddoors.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands--including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand, Schlage Thermo King® and Trane -- work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Schlage is the leader in security devices, trusted for 90 years, spanning both the commercial and residential markets. Ingersoll Rand is a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit ingersollrand.com or schlage.com.
SOURCE Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation
CONTACT: CONTACT: Kathy Krafka Harkema of Pella Corporation, +1-641-621-6971, Cell, +1-641-780-6925, krafka-harkemakk@pella.com, or Sara L. Opie of The Integer Group, +1-515-247-2822, Cell, +1-515-710-5042, sopie@integer.com
Web Site: http://www.pella.com
TouchTunes Interactive Networks Launches New Products Powered by Verizon 4G LTE Network at CES
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:28:01 PM
TouchTunes Interactive Networks Launches New Products Powered by Verizon 4G LTE Network at CES
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and TouchTunes Interactive Networks, the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America, today announced the debut of TouchTunes' latest entertainment applications being rolled out in 2012.
At the show, TouchTunes will unveil two new applications for its award-winning Virtuo jukebox - PhotoBooth and TouchTunes Karaoke. TouchTunes will also provide a first look at the latest update to their widely successful myTouchTunes Mobile app which enables consumers to find TouchTunes locations, search for music and play their favorite songs on the TouchTunes jukebox. These new products will be on display and demonstrated throughout the show at the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) and on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 2-3 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 12 from 2-3 p.m. at the Verizon Spotlight stage.
TouchTunes Interactive Networks' Virtuo digital jukebox, powered by Verizon's 4G LTE technology, is a breakthrough interactive, in-venue platform supporting multiple applications for entertainment, marketing and advertising. Highlights of the new TouchTunes product offerings at the Verizon booth, include:
-- Virtuo Photo Booth - a first-of-its-kind digital photo booth that
enables users to take fun, spontaneous photos of themselves and choose
to instantly print and/or upload them to Facebook®, Twitter(TM) or send
via email. Demos will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 2-3 p.m.
-- Virtuo Karaoke - a state-of-the-art karaoke system that allows users to
enjoy karaoke through the digital jukebox, enabling any bar or
restaurant the opportunity to let customers perform their favorite
songs. TouchTunes will also highlight the companion Karaoke Mobile app
allowing users to browse songbooks, choose a song and reserve their spot
in the performance queue. Demos will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12(
)from 2-3 p.m. on the Verizon Spotlight stage.
-- TouchTunes Karaoke Video Studio - this new service allows anyone to take
video of a TouchTunes karaoke performance using any connected mobile
device, send it to TouchTunes and get back a version with fully
synchronized, high-fidelity audio all in a matter of seconds.
-- myTouchTunes Mobile App 2.0 - this second generation of TouchTunes'
award-winning mobile app will show off a redesigned interface, easier
check-in and payment options, more social engagement opportunities and
enhanced loyalty rewards.
Christian McMahan, chief marketing officer for TouchTunes Interactive Networks, said, "The launch of Virtuo and the new apps is just the beginning, we are now aggressively developing a suite of breakthrough, innovative products that will allow our consumers to fully leverage the power of Verizon's 4G LTE network."
TouchTunes Interactive Networks is the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America providing entertainment and marketing solutions to 50,000 bars and restaurants across the country. Since TouchTunes introduced the world's first digital downloading, pay-per-play jukebox, the network has become the largest of its kind with close to two million songs played, on average, across the network every day.
Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the largest 4G LTE network and most reliable 4G network in the United States, which now covers more than 200 million people in 190 markets.
TouchTunes first announced it would leverage the Verizon 4G LTE network to support its fleet of digital jukeboxes nationwide at CES in 2011. With a unique combination of high data speeds, and coast-to-coast coverage, TouchTunes systems using Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE have since been able to capitalize on fast connectivity to lower deployment costs and on-demand access to TouchTunes' rich entertainment and advertising media.
For more information about Verizon at CES, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow Verizon Wireless news on Twitter at @VZWnews. Visit http://www.touchtunes.com for more information about TouchTunes Interactive Networks.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About TouchTunes Interactive Networks
TouchTunes Interactive Networks is the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America. TouchTunes provides entertainment and marketing solutions to 50,000 bars and restaurants. Since TouchTunes introduced the world's first digital downloading, pay-per-play jukebox, the network has become the largest of its kind with close to 2 million songs played, on average, across the network every day. TouchTunes has a growing music library of more than three million licensed tracks, and delivered more than 900 million songs in 2011 alone. The company also provides TouchTunesTV, a unique, screen-within-a-screen interactive television experience that provides custom advertising capabilities, venue promotions and social networking opportunities. TouchTunes is a privately held U.S. corporation with offices in New York City, Arlington Heights, Illinois and Montreal, Canada. For further information please visit us at: touchtunes.com, mytouchtunes.com, facebook.com/touchtunes, twitter.com/touchtunes
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com; Liz Anklow, Liz_Anklow@dkcnews.com, or Courtney Greenberg, Courtney_Greenberg@dkcnews.com, both of Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-685-4300
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and TouchTunes Interactive Networks, the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America, today announced the debut of TouchTunes' latest entertainment applications being rolled out in 2012.
At the show, TouchTunes will unveil two new applications for its award-winning Virtuo jukebox - PhotoBooth and TouchTunes Karaoke. TouchTunes will also provide a first look at the latest update to their widely successful myTouchTunes Mobile app which enables consumers to find TouchTunes locations, search for music and play their favorite songs on the TouchTunes jukebox. These new products will be on display and demonstrated throughout the show at the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) and on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 2-3 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 12 from 2-3 p.m. at the Verizon Spotlight stage.
TouchTunes Interactive Networks' Virtuo digital jukebox, powered by Verizon's 4G LTE technology, is a breakthrough interactive, in-venue platform supporting multiple applications for entertainment, marketing and advertising. Highlights of the new TouchTunes product offerings at the Verizon booth, include:
-- Virtuo Photo Booth - a first-of-its-kind digital photo booth that
enables users to take fun, spontaneous photos of themselves and choose
to instantly print and/or upload them to Facebook®, Twitter(TM) or send
via email. Demos will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 2-3 p.m.
-- Virtuo Karaoke - a state-of-the-art karaoke system that allows users to
enjoy karaoke through the digital jukebox, enabling any bar or
restaurant the opportunity to let customers perform their favorite
songs. TouchTunes will also highlight the companion Karaoke Mobile app
allowing users to browse songbooks, choose a song and reserve their spot
in the performance queue. Demos will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12(
)from 2-3 p.m. on the Verizon Spotlight stage.
-- TouchTunes Karaoke Video Studio - this new service allows anyone to take
video of a TouchTunes karaoke performance using any connected mobile
device, send it to TouchTunes and get back a version with fully
synchronized, high-fidelity audio all in a matter of seconds.
-- myTouchTunes Mobile App 2.0 - this second generation of TouchTunes'
award-winning mobile app will show off a redesigned interface, easier
check-in and payment options, more social engagement opportunities and
enhanced loyalty rewards.
Christian McMahan, chief marketing officer for TouchTunes Interactive Networks, said, "The launch of Virtuo and the new apps is just the beginning, we are now aggressively developing a suite of breakthrough, innovative products that will allow our consumers to fully leverage the power of Verizon's 4G LTE network."
TouchTunes Interactive Networks is the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America providing entertainment and marketing solutions to 50,000 bars and restaurants across the country. Since TouchTunes introduced the world's first digital downloading, pay-per-play jukebox, the network has become the largest of its kind with close to two million songs played, on average, across the network every day.
Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the largest 4G LTE network and most reliable 4G network in the United States, which now covers more than 200 million people in 190 markets.
TouchTunes first announced it would leverage the Verizon 4G LTE network to support its fleet of digital jukeboxes nationwide at CES in 2011. With a unique combination of high data speeds, and coast-to-coast coverage, TouchTunes systems using Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE have since been able to capitalize on fast connectivity to lower deployment costs and on-demand access to TouchTunes' rich entertainment and advertising media.
For more information about Verizon at CES, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow Verizon Wireless news on Twitter at @VZWnews. Visit http://www.touchtunes.com for more information about TouchTunes Interactive Networks.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About TouchTunes Interactive Networks
TouchTunes Interactive Networks is the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America. TouchTunes provides entertainment and marketing solutions to 50,000 bars and restaurants. Since TouchTunes introduced the world's first digital downloading, pay-per-play jukebox, the network has become the largest of its kind with close to 2 million songs played, on average, across the network every day. TouchTunes has a growing music library of more than three million licensed tracks, and delivered more than 900 million songs in 2011 alone. The company also provides TouchTunesTV, a unique, screen-within-a-screen interactive television experience that provides custom advertising capabilities, venue promotions and social networking opportunities. TouchTunes is a privately held U.S. corporation with offices in New York City, Arlington Heights, Illinois and Montreal, Canada. For further information please visit us at: touchtunes.com, mytouchtunes.com, facebook.com/touchtunes, twitter.com/touchtunes
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com; Liz Anklow, Liz_Anklow@dkcnews.com, or Courtney Greenberg, Courtney_Greenberg@dkcnews.com, both of Dan Klores Communications, +1-212-685-4300
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
LG Showcases Its Largest and Fastest Front Load Washing Machine at CES 2012 With TurboWash(TM)
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:14:01 PM
LG Showcases Its Largest and Fastest Front Load Washing Machine at CES 2012 With TurboWash(TM)
LG's Newest, Highly Efficient Front Load Washing Machine Makes Consumers' Washing Experience More Convenient
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its fastest(1), largest(2) capacity front-load washing machine at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (booth #8204). With the largest capacity in its class(3), LG's washer enables consumers to wash more clothes per load including large, bulky items such as king-sized comforters. Plus, it helps consumers save energy thanks to LG's Inverter Direct Drive(TM).
"With the largest capacity front load washing machine, consumers can experience the utmost in convenience," said Moon-bum Shin, Executive Vice President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Appliance Company. "LG's front loaders are the next generation washing machines in terms of capacity, washing performance and convenience. We've made doing the laundry easier, quicker and more energy efficient, despite the washing machine's larger capacity."
The washing machine uses LG's revolutionary TurboWash(TM) technology, which reduces the time required for the washing and rinsing cycles compared to conventional LG washing machines.
Such rapid washing experience is accompanied by high quality cleansing for a variety of laundry items and a diverse range of fabrics, thanks to LG's 6Motion(TM) technology. The six motions - Tumbling, Scrubbing, Filtration, Rolling, Stepping and Swing - are organized into various combinations depending on the type of fabric, ranging from cotton items and towels (which require heavy-duty treatment) to delicate items that call for hand-washing. Furthermore, the six different wash motions help provide lasting protection of various fabrics.
The Inverter Direct Drive(TM) motor, a proprietary LG technology delivers greater power while helping to reduce energy consumption by eliminating the belts and pulleys found in conventional motors. In addition, the simplified structure reduces friction between the motor components, which can enable greater durability and reduced noise levels and vibration. The Inverter Direct Drive(TM) motor is backed by a 10-year warranty.
For added convenience, Smart Diagnosis(TM) technology helps in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical problems, taking the guesswork out of whether a technician needs to make a visit. A downloadable smartphone application alerts customers to simpler problems, such as a door being left ajar.
Lastly, an upgraded control panel allows easy access and control of all functions and adds to the washing machine's stylish and elegant design.
For more information and product images, please visit LG's online press kit at http://www.LGnewsroom.com/ces2012.
*Wireless Internet connection required and sold separately.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
(1) Based on Cotton/Normal course with default settings for 8lb loads when 'TurboWash' option selected. Excludes other LG manufactured products. As of Jan. 2012.
(2) Based on LG internal test. Comparison applies to front load washers only. As of Jan. 2012.
(3) Comparison applies to front load washers only.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA, Inc.
LG Electronics USA, Inc.
CONTACT: John Taylor, +1-847-828-2777, John.Taylor@lge.com, or Clara Chang, +1-201-280-4280, Clara.chang@lge.com, or Katy Donnelly, +1-704-846-1864, Katy.donnelly@lg-one.com, all of LG Electronics USA, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.lg.com
LG's Newest, Highly Efficient Front Load Washing Machine Makes Consumers' Washing Experience More Convenient
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its fastest(1), largest(2) capacity front-load washing machine at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (booth #8204). With the largest capacity in its class(3), LG's washer enables consumers to wash more clothes per load including large, bulky items such as king-sized comforters. Plus, it helps consumers save energy thanks to LG's Inverter Direct Drive(TM).
"With the largest capacity front load washing machine, consumers can experience the utmost in convenience," said Moon-bum Shin, Executive Vice President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Appliance Company. "LG's front loaders are the next generation washing machines in terms of capacity, washing performance and convenience. We've made doing the laundry easier, quicker and more energy efficient, despite the washing machine's larger capacity."
The washing machine uses LG's revolutionary TurboWash(TM) technology, which reduces the time required for the washing and rinsing cycles compared to conventional LG washing machines.
Such rapid washing experience is accompanied by high quality cleansing for a variety of laundry items and a diverse range of fabrics, thanks to LG's 6Motion(TM) technology. The six motions - Tumbling, Scrubbing, Filtration, Rolling, Stepping and Swing - are organized into various combinations depending on the type of fabric, ranging from cotton items and towels (which require heavy-duty treatment) to delicate items that call for hand-washing. Furthermore, the six different wash motions help provide lasting protection of various fabrics.
The Inverter Direct Drive(TM) motor, a proprietary LG technology delivers greater power while helping to reduce energy consumption by eliminating the belts and pulleys found in conventional motors. In addition, the simplified structure reduces friction between the motor components, which can enable greater durability and reduced noise levels and vibration. The Inverter Direct Drive(TM) motor is backed by a 10-year warranty.
For added convenience, Smart Diagnosis(TM) technology helps in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical problems, taking the guesswork out of whether a technician needs to make a visit. A downloadable smartphone application alerts customers to simpler problems, such as a door being left ajar.
Lastly, an upgraded control panel allows easy access and control of all functions and adds to the washing machine's stylish and elegant design.
For more information and product images, please visit LG's online press kit at http://www.LGnewsroom.com/ces2012.
*Wireless Internet connection required and sold separately.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
(1) Based on Cotton/Normal course with default settings for 8lb loads when 'TurboWash' option selected. Excludes other LG manufactured products. As of Jan. 2012.
(2) Based on LG internal test. Comparison applies to front load washers only. As of Jan. 2012.
(3) Comparison applies to front load washers only.
SOURCE LG Electronics USA, Inc.
LG Electronics USA, Inc.
CONTACT: John Taylor, +1-847-828-2777, John.Taylor@lge.com, or Clara Chang, +1-201-280-4280, Clara.chang@lge.com, or Katy Donnelly, +1-704-846-1864, Katy.donnelly@lg-one.com, all of LG Electronics USA, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.lg.com
Residents of Cambridge, Iowa to Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Enhancements
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:14:01 PM
Residents of Cambridge, Iowa to Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Enhancements
CAMBRIDGE, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Cambridge, Iowa, by activating a new cell site.
The cell site, located near the intersection of State Highway 210 and 585th Street, improves coverage in the Cambridge area as follows:
-- North to 260th Street;
-- South to the Polk County line;
-- East to 640th Avenue;
-- and West to Interstate 35
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data service in the Cambridge area, which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.
"Iowans are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
In addition to the ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has launched the largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in 190 metropolitan areas (including Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Sioux City) coast to coast covering more than 200 million Americans. The company will continue a phased market rollout so that by the end of 2013, the 4G LTE Network will be available everywhere Verizon has its 3G network today.
Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their city, or when they travel to an area already covered by 4G LTE.
Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Iowa.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Iowa by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: CONTACT: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; or Debbie Hilt, +1-402-292-5553 ext. 6, Debbie@Alberscommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
CAMBRIDGE, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in Cambridge, Iowa, by activating a new cell site.
The cell site, located near the intersection of State Highway 210 and 585th Street, improves coverage in the Cambridge area as follows:
-- North to 260th Street;
-- South to the Polk County line;
-- East to 640th Avenue;
-- and West to Interstate 35
The new cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data service in the Cambridge area, which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.
"Iowans are increasingly relying on smartphones and 3G applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Seamus Hyland, president-Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
In addition to the ongoing investment in its 3G network, Verizon Wireless has launched the largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in 190 metropolitan areas (including Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Sioux City) coast to coast covering more than 200 million Americans. The company will continue a phased market rollout so that by the end of 2013, the 4G LTE Network will be available everywhere Verizon has its 3G network today.
Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their city, or when they travel to an area already covered by 4G LTE.
Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Iowa.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Iowa by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: CONTACT: Karen Smith of Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; or Debbie Hilt, +1-402-292-5553 ext. 6, Debbie@Alberscommunications.com, for Verizon Wireless
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
The Daily and Verizon Wireless to Release the Android(TM) Version of the News App on Select Verizon Devices
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 12:07:01 PM
The Daily and Verizon Wireless to Release the Android(TM) Version of the News App on Select Verizon Devices
Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1 will be the First Device to Come Pre-Installed with The Daily
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and The Daily have announced an agreement to make the first Android(TM) version of the top-selling subscription tablet news app available on select Verizon Wireless devices beginning this month.
The first Verizon Wireless device to come pre-loaded with The Daily will be the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Devices will get the app with an update to the software, and The Daily will also be available on the home screens on those tablets for new customers. The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will also offer The Daily at a later date.
"Verizon Wireless has been a key partner since we launched on iPad, and we're thrilled to now be available to Android customers as we continue to expand and grow throughout the mobile space," said Greg Clayman, publisher for The Daily.
The Daily, the No. 3 top grossing iPad app in 2011,is the first and only national news publication created and designed for tablet computers. From breaking news and in-depth analysis to gossip, editorials, sports, business, and tech coverage, The Daily publishes more than 100 pages of original content each day, providing its readers with news that pops.
Verizon Wireless customers with these select tablet devices, and others to come, can enjoy a free trial week of The Daily, and then choose from a monthly ($3.99) or annual ($39.99) subscription. Download charges vary and airtime or megabyte charges may apply according to the customer's data plan.
About The Daily
The Daily is a first-of-its-kind daily national news publication built exclusively as an application for tablet computing and emerging digital platforms. It provides readers the engaging experience of a magazine combined with the immediacy of the web and the need-to-know content of a newspaper, all while elevating user experience beyond the printed word. The Daily is a subscription-based news product, published 365 days a year, at the cost of $0.99 cents a week (iPad); $3.99 a month (Android); or $39.99 a year. For more information visit, http://www.thedaily.com, and The Daily on Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/dailysocial/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1 will be the First Device to Come Pre-Installed with The Daily
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and The Daily have announced an agreement to make the first Android(TM) version of the top-selling subscription tablet news app available on select Verizon Wireless devices beginning this month.
The first Verizon Wireless device to come pre-loaded with The Daily will be the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Devices will get the app with an update to the software, and The Daily will also be available on the home screens on those tablets for new customers. The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will also offer The Daily at a later date.
"Verizon Wireless has been a key partner since we launched on iPad, and we're thrilled to now be available to Android customers as we continue to expand and grow throughout the mobile space," said Greg Clayman, publisher for The Daily.
The Daily, the No. 3 top grossing iPad app in 2011,is the first and only national news publication created and designed for tablet computers. From breaking news and in-depth analysis to gossip, editorials, sports, business, and tech coverage, The Daily publishes more than 100 pages of original content each day, providing its readers with news that pops.
Verizon Wireless customers with these select tablet devices, and others to come, can enjoy a free trial week of The Daily, and then choose from a monthly ($3.99) or annual ($39.99) subscription. Download charges vary and airtime or megabyte charges may apply according to the customer's data plan.
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The Daily is a first-of-its-kind daily national news publication built exclusively as an application for tablet computing and emerging digital platforms. It provides readers the engaging experience of a magazine combined with the immediacy of the web and the need-to-know content of a newspaper, all while elevating user experience beyond the printed word. The Daily is a subscription-based news product, published 365 days a year, at the cost of $0.99 cents a week (iPad); $3.99 a month (Android); or $39.99 a year. For more information visit, http://www.thedaily.com, and The Daily on Facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/dailysocial/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE The Daily
The Daily
CONTACT: Jenny Tartikoff of Rubenstein Communications, Inc., +1-212-843-8496, JTartikoff@Rubenstein.com, for The Daily; or Debra Lewis of Verizon Wireless, +1-917-848-0035, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.thedaily.com