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October 19, 2016
Visa Supports Android Pay in Hong Kong
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 8:00:02 PM
Visa Supports Android Pay in Hong Kong
Visa cardholders using Android devices to pay for in-store and in-app purchases with an ease of mind
HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With the announcement made by Google on Android Pay today, this makes Hong Kong one of the first few markets in Asia Pacific to have this mobile payment option. Consumers in Hong Kong can now pay with their Visa cards from participating issuers, using Android devices that are NFC enabled and that run on KitKat 4.4 or higher[1] to pay at stores and within apps, making mobile payment an easy and secure way to pay.
"With a mobile subscriber penetration rate reaching 227.9 percent and nearly 17 million mobile subscribers in Hong Kong[2], this makes it natural for people to use mobiles for payments. With the introduction of Android Pay, it will help displace cash and propel electronic payments in the city. Visa is pleased to work with Google to introduce Android Pay, enabled by Visa Token Service for secure payments," said Caroline Ada, Country Manager of Visa Hong Kong and Macau.
"Hongkongers love mobile -- with almost 8 out of 10 (79 percent) owning a smartphone -- and are some of the fastest adopters of new products and technology in the world. We're excited to bring the simplicity and security of mobile payments to Hong Kong with Android Pay. People can now easily tap and pay with Android smartphones in stores and in apps when they're on-the-go," said Leonie Valentine, Managing Director of Sales and Operations, Google Hong Kong.
Android Pay is compliant with EMVCo standards. Visa Token Service (VTS) standard, a security technology that replaces cardholder information, such as account numbers and expiration dates, with a unique digital identifier (a "token") that can be used for payment without exposing a cardholder's more sensitive account information. Tokenisation hides consumers' confidential account information during digital transactions, making digital payments more secure for everyone, everywhere. Each time a consumer makes a purchase with a card issued by a participating financial institution through a mobile phone, a token and not the actual account number is used to authenticate the consumer and authorise the purchase. The tokenisation process is designed to happen in the background in a way that is seamless and secure to the consumer.
Android Pay is easy to set up. Customers can simply download Android Pay from Google Play, and add Visa cards to Android Pay. Customers can then pay in-store by waking up their phone and placing it near a contactless reader.
For more information on Android Pay, please visit: http://www.visa.com.hk/androidpay/en or https://www.android.com/intl/en_hk/pay, or contact your financial institutions for more details.
About Visa
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable electronic payments. We operate one of the world's most advanced processing networks -- VisaNet -- that is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and assured payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, pay ahead with prepaid or pay later with credit products. For more information, visit https://usa.visa.com/, visacorporate.tumblr.com and @VisaNews.
[1] Android Pay is compatible with Android
devices running KitKat 4.4 or later
[2] As of June 2016. Office of the
Communications Authority, HKSAR
SOURCE Visa
Visa
CONTACT: Kaman Ho, Director, Corporate Communications, Visa Hong Kong Limited, +852-9212-2045, kamho@visa.com
Visa cardholders using Android devices to pay for in-store and in-app purchases with an ease of mind
HONG KONG, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With the announcement made by Google on Android Pay today, this makes Hong Kong one of the first few markets in Asia Pacific to have this mobile payment option. Consumers in Hong Kong can now pay with their Visa cards from participating issuers, using Android devices that are NFC enabled and that run on KitKat 4.4 or higher[1] to pay at stores and within apps, making mobile payment an easy and secure way to pay.
"With a mobile subscriber penetration rate reaching 227.9 percent and nearly 17 million mobile subscribers in Hong Kong[2], this makes it natural for people to use mobiles for payments. With the introduction of Android Pay, it will help displace cash and propel electronic payments in the city. Visa is pleased to work with Google to introduce Android Pay, enabled by Visa Token Service for secure payments," said Caroline Ada, Country Manager of Visa Hong Kong and Macau.
"Hongkongers love mobile -- with almost 8 out of 10 (79 percent) owning a smartphone -- and are some of the fastest adopters of new products and technology in the world. We're excited to bring the simplicity and security of mobile payments to Hong Kong with Android Pay. People can now easily tap and pay with Android smartphones in stores and in apps when they're on-the-go," said Leonie Valentine, Managing Director of Sales and Operations, Google Hong Kong.
Android Pay is compliant with EMVCo standards. Visa Token Service (VTS) standard, a security technology that replaces cardholder information, such as account numbers and expiration dates, with a unique digital identifier (a "token") that can be used for payment without exposing a cardholder's more sensitive account information. Tokenisation hides consumers' confidential account information during digital transactions, making digital payments more secure for everyone, everywhere. Each time a consumer makes a purchase with a card issued by a participating financial institution through a mobile phone, a token and not the actual account number is used to authenticate the consumer and authorise the purchase. The tokenisation process is designed to happen in the background in a way that is seamless and secure to the consumer.
Android Pay is easy to set up. Customers can simply download Android Pay from Google Play, and add Visa cards to Android Pay. Customers can then pay in-store by waking up their phone and placing it near a contactless reader.
For more information on Android Pay, please visit: http://www.visa.com.hk/androidpay/en or https://www.android.com/intl/en_hk/pay, or contact your financial institutions for more details.
About Visa
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable electronic payments. We operate one of the world's most advanced processing networks -- VisaNet -- that is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and assured payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: pay now with debit, pay ahead with prepaid or pay later with credit products. For more information, visit https://usa.visa.com/, visacorporate.tumblr.com and @VisaNews.
[1] Android Pay is compatible with Android
devices running KitKat 4.4 or later
[2] As of June 2016. Office of the
Communications Authority, HKSAR
SOURCE Visa
Visa
CONTACT: Kaman Ho, Director, Corporate Communications, Visa Hong Kong Limited, +852-9212-2045, kamho@visa.com
Vincross to Debut All-terrain Consumer Robot HEXA, Raises $6 Million Series A Led by GGV
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 7:42:01 PM
Vincross to Debut All-terrain Consumer Robot HEXA, Raises $6 Million Series A Led by GGV
BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincross, a robotics startup company, has raised $6 million in its Series A funding. The round was led by GGV Capital, and also included investment from ZhenFund, the robotics company's angel investor. The latest funding will be used for recruitment and ramping up its R&D.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161019/430305
"Consumer and industrial robotics are among GGV Capital's major focus on the landscape of new technology, besides drone and electric transportation," said GGV Capital managing partner Jenny Lee, "We are excited to see the many innovations from Vincross. The startup has a concise team. They are young but creative and experienced at robotics. Each one of them is an all-sided talent and also a complementation to each other. The team has its unique understanding and solution of the essential robotic dynamical system (servo), real-time operating system optimization, sensor system for environmental perception, software algorithm, and product development. We think highly of what they have accumulated in the field and what they can do with their technology."
When some AI companies are too busy building robots with wheels and faces, Vincross takes a totally different approach. The company is about to launch its first product -- all-terrain robot HEXA, and it will be the first robot that can climb stairs in the market. This six-legged robot-spider can walk, climb, and travel across rough terrain, which makes it suitable for scientific expeditions. Vincross also says the robot can be used in firefighting, rescue operations, and even Elon Musk's Mars plan.
Unlike all those robotics companies that make wheeled and motionless products, Vincross believes a robot is not only a body that can interact with the physical world, but also a brain that can learn. Thus, it has created an open ecosystem for HEXA. According to the company, HEXA is a living being and a primary state of an artificial life. The startup is inviting interested developers to build new functions for the hexapod, to fulfill its immense potential. Vincross said developers can create "skills" for HEXA using the SDK, which will be released soon, and sell their works in the company's Skill Store. "We are seeking 2,048 insightful developers to train HEXA. We call them HEXA's human mentors, and they will be the first group of people to adopt this robot. In a way, HEXA's future begins with them," the company's founder and CEO Sun Tianqi said.
The current consumer robotics market is dominated by wheeled and motionless products. As a result, HEXA easily stands out from the crowd with its hexapod structure. The six legs free the robot from any restraint of the outside world and make it move dexterously on rough terrain. With this uniqueness, HEXA can do what others can't, such as scientific exploration, firefighting and rescue operations. And as it is well known, when it comes to legged robotics, Boston Dynamics gains the most spotlight. Its robot dogs and humanoids wowed people with their mobility, but those machines rely heavily on diesel fuel and hydraulics. Such technical features inevitably alien the Alphabet subsidiary from general consumers. Taking that into account, HEXA can precisely fill the void of legged robotics in the consumer market.
Vincross was founded in 2014. As the company's CEO, Tianqi has extensive experience in robotics and artificial intelligence. Before starting Vincross, Tianqi worked as an AI scientist at Tsinghua University, where he researched on neural modeling and neural networks. At the beginning of 2015, Vincross attracted $1 million in angel funding from ZhenFund, which increased its stake in the latest round. Vincross plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign for HEXA and start mass production later this year.
HEXA Video:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OQrAyfnBBo
Tencent Video: http://v.qq.com/x/page/n0198fo0b9j.html
Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTc2Mzg4NzkxMg==.html
iQiyi: http://www.iqiyi.com/w_19ruhxr93h.html
LeTV: http://www.le.com/ptv/vplay/26807459.html
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161019/430305
SOURCE Vincross
Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161019/430305
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Vincross
CONTACT: Zhang Fan, +86-137-0106-6145, zf@vincross.com
BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vincross, a robotics startup company, has raised $6 million in its Series A funding. The round was led by GGV Capital, and also included investment from ZhenFund, the robotics company's angel investor. The latest funding will be used for recruitment and ramping up its R&D.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161019/430305
"Consumer and industrial robotics are among GGV Capital's major focus on the landscape of new technology, besides drone and electric transportation," said GGV Capital managing partner Jenny Lee, "We are excited to see the many innovations from Vincross. The startup has a concise team. They are young but creative and experienced at robotics. Each one of them is an all-sided talent and also a complementation to each other. The team has its unique understanding and solution of the essential robotic dynamical system (servo), real-time operating system optimization, sensor system for environmental perception, software algorithm, and product development. We think highly of what they have accumulated in the field and what they can do with their technology."
When some AI companies are too busy building robots with wheels and faces, Vincross takes a totally different approach. The company is about to launch its first product -- all-terrain robot HEXA, and it will be the first robot that can climb stairs in the market. This six-legged robot-spider can walk, climb, and travel across rough terrain, which makes it suitable for scientific expeditions. Vincross also says the robot can be used in firefighting, rescue operations, and even Elon Musk's Mars plan.
Unlike all those robotics companies that make wheeled and motionless products, Vincross believes a robot is not only a body that can interact with the physical world, but also a brain that can learn. Thus, it has created an open ecosystem for HEXA. According to the company, HEXA is a living being and a primary state of an artificial life. The startup is inviting interested developers to build new functions for the hexapod, to fulfill its immense potential. Vincross said developers can create "skills" for HEXA using the SDK, which will be released soon, and sell their works in the company's Skill Store. "We are seeking 2,048 insightful developers to train HEXA. We call them HEXA's human mentors, and they will be the first group of people to adopt this robot. In a way, HEXA's future begins with them," the company's founder and CEO Sun Tianqi said.
The current consumer robotics market is dominated by wheeled and motionless products. As a result, HEXA easily stands out from the crowd with its hexapod structure. The six legs free the robot from any restraint of the outside world and make it move dexterously on rough terrain. With this uniqueness, HEXA can do what others can't, such as scientific exploration, firefighting and rescue operations. And as it is well known, when it comes to legged robotics, Boston Dynamics gains the most spotlight. Its robot dogs and humanoids wowed people with their mobility, but those machines rely heavily on diesel fuel and hydraulics. Such technical features inevitably alien the Alphabet subsidiary from general consumers. Taking that into account, HEXA can precisely fill the void of legged robotics in the consumer market.
Vincross was founded in 2014. As the company's CEO, Tianqi has extensive experience in robotics and artificial intelligence. Before starting Vincross, Tianqi worked as an AI scientist at Tsinghua University, where he researched on neural modeling and neural networks. At the beginning of 2015, Vincross attracted $1 million in angel funding from ZhenFund, which increased its stake in the latest round. Vincross plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign for HEXA and start mass production later this year.
HEXA Video:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OQrAyfnBBo
Tencent Video: http://v.qq.com/x/page/n0198fo0b9j.html
Youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTc2Mzg4NzkxMg==.html
iQiyi: http://www.iqiyi.com/w_19ruhxr93h.html
LeTV: http://www.le.com/ptv/vplay/26807459.html
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161019/430305
SOURCE Vincross
Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161019/430305
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Vincross
CONTACT: Zhang Fan, +86-137-0106-6145, zf@vincross.com
The LG Stylo 2 V on Verizon: Inspire creativity
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 2:35:01 PM
The LG Stylo 2 V on Verizon: Inspire creativity
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleash your creativity with the LG Stylo 2 V smartphone, available tomorrow (Oct. 20) from Verizon. The Stylo 2 V gives makers and notetakers the ability to design, draw, sketch and write on its phablet-size 5.7" HD display whenever inspiration strikes.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160527/373129LOGO
The Stylo 2 V sets itself apart from the LG family by offering a large-screen smartphone at an affordable price. The display gives you an immersive video experience that's perfect for watching videos on go90 or capturing your child's first steps with the 13-megapixel rear camera. LG's convenient rear-key power button includes fingerprint-scanning for additional security and it lets you lock and unlock specific content. It also supports Android Pay for mobile payments.
Write now!
The Stylo 2 V is the only LG smartphone to offer a stylus pen to easily scribble random thoughts without relying on a keyboard or touchscreen. Even better, a screen-off memo mode lets you quickly jot down ideas without turning on the display; perfect for when you're compiling a grocery list on the run.
The stylus pen has been redesigned with a smooth, ergonomic feel for a better user experience. It includes a thinner pen tip for enhanced performance and a new calligraphy setting that improves even the worst handwriting. The Stylo 2 V also alerts you when the display is off and the pen hasn't been returned to its slot, ending hours of aggravation caused by lost-stylus syndrome. Even more, when you slide the pen out of the stylus keeper it instantly launches a quick menu so you can access the features you need most.
Here are more cool features of the LG Stylo 2 V.
-- Android Marshmallow OS
-- 13MP rear-facing, 5MP front-facing cameras
-- 1080p HD video recording
-- 1.8GHz Octa Core processor
-- 3,000 removable mAh battery
-- 16GB memory (actual usable onboard memory 8.78GB); expandable to 128GB
(with microSD, sold separately)
Accessories and availability
Want to personalize and protect your new smartphone? The Stylo 2 V has a series of stylish accessories, including a shell holster, Incipio Octane and DualPro cases, as well as silicone covers and tempered-glass screen protectors.
The LG Stylo 2 V is available beginning tomorrow for $10 per month for 24 months on Verizon's device payment plan or $240 (retail). Visit verizonwireless.com/smartphones/lg-stylo-2-v/ on Oct. 20 to order your LG Stylo 2 V.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) employs a diverse workforce of 177,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 112 million retail connections nationwide. Headquartered in New York, the company also provides communications and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit http://www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.
Media contact:
George Koroneos
908.559.3545
george.koroneos@verizon.com
Twitter: @glkcreative
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160527/373129LOGO
SOURCE Verizon
Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160527/373129LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Verizon
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Unleash your creativity with the LG Stylo 2 V smartphone, available tomorrow (Oct. 20) from Verizon. The Stylo 2 V gives makers and notetakers the ability to design, draw, sketch and write on its phablet-size 5.7" HD display whenever inspiration strikes.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160527/373129LOGO
The Stylo 2 V sets itself apart from the LG family by offering a large-screen smartphone at an affordable price. The display gives you an immersive video experience that's perfect for watching videos on go90 or capturing your child's first steps with the 13-megapixel rear camera. LG's convenient rear-key power button includes fingerprint-scanning for additional security and it lets you lock and unlock specific content. It also supports Android Pay for mobile payments.
Write now!
The Stylo 2 V is the only LG smartphone to offer a stylus pen to easily scribble random thoughts without relying on a keyboard or touchscreen. Even better, a screen-off memo mode lets you quickly jot down ideas without turning on the display; perfect for when you're compiling a grocery list on the run.
The stylus pen has been redesigned with a smooth, ergonomic feel for a better user experience. It includes a thinner pen tip for enhanced performance and a new calligraphy setting that improves even the worst handwriting. The Stylo 2 V also alerts you when the display is off and the pen hasn't been returned to its slot, ending hours of aggravation caused by lost-stylus syndrome. Even more, when you slide the pen out of the stylus keeper it instantly launches a quick menu so you can access the features you need most.
Here are more cool features of the LG Stylo 2 V.
-- Android Marshmallow OS
-- 13MP rear-facing, 5MP front-facing cameras
-- 1080p HD video recording
-- 1.8GHz Octa Core processor
-- 3,000 removable mAh battery
-- 16GB memory (actual usable onboard memory 8.78GB); expandable to 128GB
(with microSD, sold separately)
Accessories and availability
Want to personalize and protect your new smartphone? The Stylo 2 V has a series of stylish accessories, including a shell holster, Incipio Octane and DualPro cases, as well as silicone covers and tempered-glass screen protectors.
The LG Stylo 2 V is available beginning tomorrow for $10 per month for 24 months on Verizon's device payment plan or $240 (retail). Visit verizonwireless.com/smartphones/lg-stylo-2-v/ on Oct. 20 to order your LG Stylo 2 V.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) employs a diverse workforce of 177,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 112 million retail connections nationwide. Headquartered in New York, the company also provides communications and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit http://www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.
Media contact:
George Koroneos
908.559.3545
george.koroneos@verizon.com
Twitter: @glkcreative
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160527/373129LOGO
SOURCE Verizon
Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160527/373129LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Verizon
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
Global Smartphone Brand Honor Teams with Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange to Bring "Bravery" to the Screens
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 10:14:01 AM
Global Smartphone Brand Honor Teams with Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange to Bring "Bravery" to the Screens
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 19, 2016 /CNW/ -- Global Smartphone brand Honor announced today its collaboration with Marvel Studios on its highly anticipated movie, "Doctor Strange", in which Honor's cutting-edge phone will be featured. The partnership will extend beyond the appearance of the Honor's device in the movie to include a series of co-promotional online and offline campaigns.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/430245
The tie-up with Marvel is the latest in a string of creative and dynamic marketing initiatives led by Honor specifically tailored for millennials. Honor follows a resolutely different approach by pursuing opportunities to connect with millennials through a wide array of partnerships that span the worlds of music, cinema, gaming and extreme sports. The shared focus on global users and customers' emotional attachment that both brands enjoy make the partnership a natural fit.
"We really want to bring our brand to life in ways that appeal to millennials. We are excited to partner with a global brand such as Marvel, which will inspire viewers the world over, in much the same way that Honor aims to empower and inspire its customers," said Steven Wang, Chief Marketing Officer of Honor.
"Marvel is excited about the partnership with Honor," said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel's Senior VP of Global Partnerships. "Millennials are obviously a key demographic group for us, and partnering with Honor allows us to stay at the forefront of technology and to experiment with avenues through which we can reach out to them."
Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange", starring Benedict Cumberbatch, tells the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange who, in his quest for healing after a horrific car accident, finds powerful magic in a mysterious place.
"Doctor Strange" emerged as a natural candidate for a partnership with Honor. The values the title character exhibits - resolve, courage to chart his own course - and the particular relationship he enjoys with technology make him a fitting ambassador for Honor, which strives to empower digital natives through technology. Marvel's rich ecosystem of colorful, tech-savvy and inspirational characters proved the perfect backdrop to showcase Honor's technology, which inspires users the world over to dream big, stay young at heart, and be brave -- as encapsulated by its "For the Brave" tagline.
Honor 8, its latest flagship phone, crystallizes this very vision. With its advanced dual-lens camera system, fingerprint sensor with a programmable Smart Key, and premium, light-reflecting layered glass design, the smartphone extends the realm of possibilities for consumers. Honor 8 is available in Sapphire Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black.
Doctor Strange will screen in the UK on October 25, and in the US on November 4. Honor will also be actively promoting this partnership in countries including Russia, the US, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Poland, Czech, Sweden, Serbia, Malaysia, the United Aram Emirates, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Supported by Honor, a red carpet premiere with representatives from Honor and stars from Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" takes place on October 20, followed by the Science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe event on October 27 to celebrate the science and technology behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A branded theme for the Honor 8 smartphone will also be launched globally. For more information, please visit http://www.hihonor.com/global/events/doctorstrange.
About Honor
Honor is a leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group. In line with its slogan, "For the Brave", the brand was created to meet the needs of digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences, inspire action, foster creativity and empower the young to achieve their dreams. In doing this, Honor has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its customers.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2016 MARVEL
About Marvel's "Doctor Strange"
From Marvel Studios comes "Doctor Strange," the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place -- a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange -- armed with newly acquired magical powers -- is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.
"Doctor Strange" stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt and Scott Adkins, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. Scott Derrickson is directing with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016.
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/430245
SOURCE Honor
Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/430245
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Honor
CONTACT: Honor Global, Roxy Xuan, xuanyin@huawei.com or Burson-Marsteller Reed Li, +852-2963-6719, reed.li@bm.com
Web Site: http://www.hihonor.com
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 19, 2016 /CNW/ -- Global Smartphone brand Honor announced today its collaboration with Marvel Studios on its highly anticipated movie, "Doctor Strange", in which Honor's cutting-edge phone will be featured. The partnership will extend beyond the appearance of the Honor's device in the movie to include a series of co-promotional online and offline campaigns.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/430245
The tie-up with Marvel is the latest in a string of creative and dynamic marketing initiatives led by Honor specifically tailored for millennials. Honor follows a resolutely different approach by pursuing opportunities to connect with millennials through a wide array of partnerships that span the worlds of music, cinema, gaming and extreme sports. The shared focus on global users and customers' emotional attachment that both brands enjoy make the partnership a natural fit.
"We really want to bring our brand to life in ways that appeal to millennials. We are excited to partner with a global brand such as Marvel, which will inspire viewers the world over, in much the same way that Honor aims to empower and inspire its customers," said Steven Wang, Chief Marketing Officer of Honor.
"Marvel is excited about the partnership with Honor," said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel's Senior VP of Global Partnerships. "Millennials are obviously a key demographic group for us, and partnering with Honor allows us to stay at the forefront of technology and to experiment with avenues through which we can reach out to them."
Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange", starring Benedict Cumberbatch, tells the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange who, in his quest for healing after a horrific car accident, finds powerful magic in a mysterious place.
"Doctor Strange" emerged as a natural candidate for a partnership with Honor. The values the title character exhibits - resolve, courage to chart his own course - and the particular relationship he enjoys with technology make him a fitting ambassador for Honor, which strives to empower digital natives through technology. Marvel's rich ecosystem of colorful, tech-savvy and inspirational characters proved the perfect backdrop to showcase Honor's technology, which inspires users the world over to dream big, stay young at heart, and be brave -- as encapsulated by its "For the Brave" tagline.
Honor 8, its latest flagship phone, crystallizes this very vision. With its advanced dual-lens camera system, fingerprint sensor with a programmable Smart Key, and premium, light-reflecting layered glass design, the smartphone extends the realm of possibilities for consumers. Honor 8 is available in Sapphire Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black.
Doctor Strange will screen in the UK on October 25, and in the US on November 4. Honor will also be actively promoting this partnership in countries including Russia, the US, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Poland, Czech, Sweden, Serbia, Malaysia, the United Aram Emirates, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Supported by Honor, a red carpet premiere with representatives from Honor and stars from Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" takes place on October 20, followed by the Science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe event on October 27 to celebrate the science and technology behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A branded theme for the Honor 8 smartphone will also be launched globally. For more information, please visit http://www.hihonor.com/global/events/doctorstrange.
About Honor
Honor is a leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group. In line with its slogan, "For the Brave", the brand was created to meet the needs of digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences, inspire action, foster creativity and empower the young to achieve their dreams. In doing this, Honor has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its customers.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2016 MARVEL
About Marvel's "Doctor Strange"
From Marvel Studios comes "Doctor Strange," the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place -- a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange -- armed with newly acquired magical powers -- is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.
"Doctor Strange" stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt and Scott Adkins, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. Scott Derrickson is directing with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016.
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Honor
CONTACT: Honor Global, Roxy Xuan, xuanyin@huawei.com or Burson-Marsteller Reed Li, +852-2963-6719, reed.li@bm.com
Web Site: http://www.hihonor.com
Global Smartphone Brand Honor Teams with Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange to Bring "Bravery" to the Screens
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Posted on October 19, 2016 at 10:14:01 AM
Global Smartphone Brand Honor Teams with Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange to Bring "Bravery" to the Screens
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Smartphone brand Honor announced today its collaboration with Marvel Studios on its highly anticipated movie, "Doctor Strange", in which Honor's cutting-edge phone will be featured. The partnership will extend beyond the appearance of the Honor's device in the movie to include a series of co-promotional online and offline campaigns.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/430245
The tie-up with Marvel is the latest in a string of creative and dynamic marketing initiatives led by Honor specifically tailored for millennials. Honor follows a resolutely different approach by pursuing opportunities to connect with millennials through a wide array of partnerships that span the worlds of music, cinema, gaming and extreme sports. The shared focus on global users and customers' emotional attachment that both brands enjoy make the partnership a natural fit.
"We really want to bring our brand to life in ways that appeal to millennials. We are excited to partner with a global brand such as Marvel, which will inspire viewers the world over, in much the same way that Honor aims to empower and inspire its customers," said Steven Wang, Chief Marketing Officer of Honor.
"Marvel is excited about the partnership with Honor," said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel's Senior VP of Global Partnerships. "Millennials are obviously a key demographic group for us, and partnering with Honor allows us to stay at the forefront of technology and to experiment with avenues through which we can reach out to them."
Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange", starring Benedict Cumberbatch, tells the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange who, in his quest for healing after a horrific car accident, finds powerful magic in a mysterious place.
"Doctor Strange" emerged as a natural candidate for a partnership with Honor. The values the title character exhibits - resolve, courage to chart his own course - and the particular relationship he enjoys with technology make him a fitting ambassador for Honor, which strives to empower digital natives through technology. Marvel's rich ecosystem of colorful, tech-savvy and inspirational characters proved the perfect backdrop to showcase Honor's technology, which inspires users the world over to dream big, stay young at heart, and be brave -- as encapsulated by its "For the Brave" tagline.
Honor 8, its latest flagship phone, crystallizes this very vision. With its advanced dual-lens camera system, fingerprint sensor with a programmable Smart Key, and premium, light-reflecting layered glass design, the smartphone extends the realm of possibilities for consumers. Honor 8 is available in Sapphire Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black.
Doctor Strange will screen in the UK on October 25, and in the US on November 4. Honor will also be actively promoting this partnership in countries including Russia, the US, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Poland, Czech, Sweden, Serbia, Malaysia, the United Aram Emirates, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Supported by Honor, a red carpet premiere with representatives from Honor and stars from Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" takes place on October 20, followed by the Science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe event on October 27 to celebrate the science and technology behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A branded theme for the Honor 8 smartphone will also be launched globally. For more information, please visit http://www.hihonor.com/global/events/doctorstrange.
About Honor
Honor is a leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group. In line with its slogan, "For the Brave", the brand was created to meet the needs of digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences, inspire action, foster creativity and empower the young to achieve their dreams. In doing this, Honor has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its customers.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2016 MARVEL
About Marvel's "Doctor Strange"
From Marvel Studios comes "Doctor Strange," the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place -- a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange -- armed with newly acquired magical powers -- is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.
"Doctor Strange" stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt and Scott Adkins, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. Scott Derrickson is directing with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016.
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SOURCE Honor
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Honor
CONTACT: Honor Global, Roxy Xuan, xuanyin@huawei.com or Burson-Marsteller Reed Li, +852-2963-6719, reed.li@bm.com
Web Site: http://www.hihonor.com
SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Smartphone brand Honor announced today its collaboration with Marvel Studios on its highly anticipated movie, "Doctor Strange", in which Honor's cutting-edge phone will be featured. The partnership will extend beyond the appearance of the Honor's device in the movie to include a series of co-promotional online and offline campaigns.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/430245
The tie-up with Marvel is the latest in a string of creative and dynamic marketing initiatives led by Honor specifically tailored for millennials. Honor follows a resolutely different approach by pursuing opportunities to connect with millennials through a wide array of partnerships that span the worlds of music, cinema, gaming and extreme sports. The shared focus on global users and customers' emotional attachment that both brands enjoy make the partnership a natural fit.
"We really want to bring our brand to life in ways that appeal to millennials. We are excited to partner with a global brand such as Marvel, which will inspire viewers the world over, in much the same way that Honor aims to empower and inspire its customers," said Steven Wang, Chief Marketing Officer of Honor.
"Marvel is excited about the partnership with Honor," said Mindy Hamilton, Marvel's Senior VP of Global Partnerships. "Millennials are obviously a key demographic group for us, and partnering with Honor allows us to stay at the forefront of technology and to experiment with avenues through which we can reach out to them."
Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange", starring Benedict Cumberbatch, tells the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange who, in his quest for healing after a horrific car accident, finds powerful magic in a mysterious place.
"Doctor Strange" emerged as a natural candidate for a partnership with Honor. The values the title character exhibits - resolve, courage to chart his own course - and the particular relationship he enjoys with technology make him a fitting ambassador for Honor, which strives to empower digital natives through technology. Marvel's rich ecosystem of colorful, tech-savvy and inspirational characters proved the perfect backdrop to showcase Honor's technology, which inspires users the world over to dream big, stay young at heart, and be brave -- as encapsulated by its "For the Brave" tagline.
Honor 8, its latest flagship phone, crystallizes this very vision. With its advanced dual-lens camera system, fingerprint sensor with a programmable Smart Key, and premium, light-reflecting layered glass design, the smartphone extends the realm of possibilities for consumers. Honor 8 is available in Sapphire Blue, Pearl White, and Midnight Black.
Doctor Strange will screen in the UK on October 25, and in the US on November 4. Honor will also be actively promoting this partnership in countries including Russia, the US, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Poland, Czech, Sweden, Serbia, Malaysia, the United Aram Emirates, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Supported by Honor, a red carpet premiere with representatives from Honor and stars from Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" takes place on October 20, followed by the Science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe event on October 27 to celebrate the science and technology behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A branded theme for the Honor 8 smartphone will also be launched globally. For more information, please visit http://www.hihonor.com/global/events/doctorstrange.
About Honor
Honor is a leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group. In line with its slogan, "For the Brave", the brand was created to meet the needs of digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences, inspire action, foster creativity and empower the young to achieve their dreams. In doing this, Honor has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its customers.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2016 MARVEL
About Marvel's "Doctor Strange"
From Marvel Studios comes "Doctor Strange," the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place -- a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange -- armed with newly acquired magical powers -- is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.
"Doctor Strange" stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt and Scott Adkins, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. Scott Derrickson is directing with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016.
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/430245
SOURCE Honor
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Honor
CONTACT: Honor Global, Roxy Xuan, xuanyin@huawei.com or Burson-Marsteller Reed Li, +852-2963-6719, reed.li@bm.com
Web Site: http://www.hihonor.com
Defining what's next for the technology sector at ARM TechCon 2016
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Posted on October 19, 2016 at 9:28:01 AM
Defining what's next for the technology sector at ARM TechCon 2016
Visionary industry leaders including SoftBank CEO and Chairman Masayoshi Son, ARM CEO Simon Segars and Raspberry Pi Foundation founder Eben Upton will all keynote at ARM TechCon 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- An impressive list of global technology influencers has been confirmed for ARM® TechCon 2016. Speakers include Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank, Simon Segars, the CEO of ARM, Mike Muller, ARM CTO and co-founder and Raspberry Pi CEO, Eben Upton. Their keynotes will offer valuable insights into current trends and future opportunities that are driving the growth and roadmaps of the ARM partnership.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/430174
TechCon is ARM's premier hardware engineering and software developer event and it will once again return to the Santa Clara Convention Center from October 25 - 27, 2016. Topics are drawn from all across the industry with a particular focus on the embedded compute sector, network and cloud infrastructure and the Internet of Things (IoT).
"We are entering a new phase of growth acceleration as connected technologies transition from field trials into mass deployments," said Simon Segars, CEO, ARM. "It is vitally important that we collaborate as an industry to ensure complex elements such as security are right from the start. ARM TechCon 2016 provides a forum where the industry can come together and look across the landscape of opportunity; from the device, to the network, cloud and services as we jointly solve problems and define what the next decade of technology should look like."
The keynote speakers include:
Masayoshi Son - CEO and Chairman of the Board, SoftBank Group Corp.:ARM and SoftBank: A Joint Vision of the Future
Tuesday, October 25, 09:30 - 10:15
In his first public appearance with ARM since the company's historic acquisition, Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO will discuss his professional journey, the innovation that fuels his passion and his sweeping vision of a happier, smarter and better connected world. Following the keynote, Masayoshi Son and ARM CEO Simon Segars will take the stage together to talk about what lies ahead for the ARM and SoftBank ecosystems.
Mike Muller - CTO, ARM: Can Your Health Care Provider be Trusted?
Tuesday, October 25, 10:15 - 11:15
ARM co-founder and CTO Mike Muller will share news about the new embedded hardware and software technologies ARM will offer to unlock opportunity across the IoT. Mike will also use the health care and medical sectors as case studies for examining the challenges we have yet to solve as we usher in a smarter, more connected world.
Simon Segars - CEO, ARM: Partnership for Enhancing the Human Experience
Wednesday, October 26, 09:30 - 10:20
As the technology sector creates more intuitive and capable hardware and software, a paradigm shift looms for our world and the technology industry. ARM CEO Simon Segars will discuss how this new system of interconnected technologies is creating new value for society and business and how the ARM ecosystem will drive the pace of entrepreneurial creativity to enhance the human experience.
Eben Upton - Founder, Raspberry Pi Foundation: Rasberry Pi: A Portrait in Innovation
Wednesday, October 26, 13:30 - 14:20
It started with a dream to educate people all over the world about computing and computer science with a low-cost compute device... and Raspberry Pi was formed. Seven years later, Raspberry Pi has sold more than ten million units and is bound for outer space. In his keynote, founder Eben Upton will share some of the lessons learned in this journey and discuss plans for the future of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and the Raspberry Pi device.
Charlie Miller - Senior Security Engineer, Uber: Automotive Security: A Hacker's Eye View
Thursday, October 27, 09:30 - 10:20
Charlie Miller, Senior Security Engineer at Uber, takes a deep dive into automotive security, current attacks and vulnerabilities, as well as looking toward the future and the onset of autonomous vehicles. Hear candid calls to action and highly distinctive insight into vehicle security from this famed hacker's perspective.
Jon Masters - Chief ARM Architect and Technical Lead for RHEL Server, Red Hat: The Wonderful World of Open Source
Thursday, October 27, 16:30 - 17:00
Open Source is far more than just a development methodology. In his keynote, Jon Masters, Chief ARM Architect and Technical Lead for RHEL Server at Red Hat, explores how collaborative, community-powered innovation is transforming the modern world. Jon will share the people, stories and unique magic that build the many Open Source technologies we rely upon every day.
Additional Keynote Speakers Include:
-- Jem Davis - ARM fellow, vice president of technology, Imaging and Vision
Group, ARM
-- Dr Greg Yeric - ARM fellow
In addition to keynote speakers, the three day event includes 70+ hours of expert-led education, nine separate conference tracks and access to more than 115 exhibiting suppliers, providing attendees with a one-stop shop to source all of their embedded solutions. To learn more about ARM TechCon 2016, please visit: http://www.armtechcon.com/
About ARM TechCon
ARM TechCon supports the collaboration between hardware engineers and software developers, enabling them to work synergistically to accelerate time-to-market and optimize ARM-based designs. ARM TechCon delivers a comprehensive forum created to further ignite the development and optimization of ARM-based embedded innovations. ARM TechCon is organized by UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc (UBM.L), an Events First marketing and communications services business.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global events-led marketing services and communications company. We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online and in print. Our 5,000 staff in more than 20 countries are organized into specialist teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; for UBM corporate news, follow us on Twitter at @UBM_plc and go to http://media.ubm.com/social for more UBM social media options.
Media Contact:
Jon Diaz
415-694-6708
jdiaz@racepointglobal.com
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Web Site: http://www.ubm.com
Visionary industry leaders including SoftBank CEO and Chairman Masayoshi Son, ARM CEO Simon Segars and Raspberry Pi Foundation founder Eben Upton will all keynote at ARM TechCon 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- An impressive list of global technology influencers has been confirmed for ARM® TechCon 2016. Speakers include Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank, Simon Segars, the CEO of ARM, Mike Muller, ARM CTO and co-founder and Raspberry Pi CEO, Eben Upton. Their keynotes will offer valuable insights into current trends and future opportunities that are driving the growth and roadmaps of the ARM partnership.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/430174
TechCon is ARM's premier hardware engineering and software developer event and it will once again return to the Santa Clara Convention Center from October 25 - 27, 2016. Topics are drawn from all across the industry with a particular focus on the embedded compute sector, network and cloud infrastructure and the Internet of Things (IoT).
"We are entering a new phase of growth acceleration as connected technologies transition from field trials into mass deployments," said Simon Segars, CEO, ARM. "It is vitally important that we collaborate as an industry to ensure complex elements such as security are right from the start. ARM TechCon 2016 provides a forum where the industry can come together and look across the landscape of opportunity; from the device, to the network, cloud and services as we jointly solve problems and define what the next decade of technology should look like."
The keynote speakers include:
Masayoshi Son - CEO and Chairman of the Board, SoftBank Group Corp.:ARM and SoftBank: A Joint Vision of the Future
Tuesday, October 25, 09:30 - 10:15
In his first public appearance with ARM since the company's historic acquisition, Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO will discuss his professional journey, the innovation that fuels his passion and his sweeping vision of a happier, smarter and better connected world. Following the keynote, Masayoshi Son and ARM CEO Simon Segars will take the stage together to talk about what lies ahead for the ARM and SoftBank ecosystems.
Mike Muller - CTO, ARM: Can Your Health Care Provider be Trusted?
Tuesday, October 25, 10:15 - 11:15
ARM co-founder and CTO Mike Muller will share news about the new embedded hardware and software technologies ARM will offer to unlock opportunity across the IoT. Mike will also use the health care and medical sectors as case studies for examining the challenges we have yet to solve as we usher in a smarter, more connected world.
Simon Segars - CEO, ARM: Partnership for Enhancing the Human Experience
Wednesday, October 26, 09:30 - 10:20
As the technology sector creates more intuitive and capable hardware and software, a paradigm shift looms for our world and the technology industry. ARM CEO Simon Segars will discuss how this new system of interconnected technologies is creating new value for society and business and how the ARM ecosystem will drive the pace of entrepreneurial creativity to enhance the human experience.
Eben Upton - Founder, Raspberry Pi Foundation: Rasberry Pi: A Portrait in Innovation
Wednesday, October 26, 13:30 - 14:20
It started with a dream to educate people all over the world about computing and computer science with a low-cost compute device... and Raspberry Pi was formed. Seven years later, Raspberry Pi has sold more than ten million units and is bound for outer space. In his keynote, founder Eben Upton will share some of the lessons learned in this journey and discuss plans for the future of the Raspberry Pi Foundation and the Raspberry Pi device.
Charlie Miller - Senior Security Engineer, Uber: Automotive Security: A Hacker's Eye View
Thursday, October 27, 09:30 - 10:20
Charlie Miller, Senior Security Engineer at Uber, takes a deep dive into automotive security, current attacks and vulnerabilities, as well as looking toward the future and the onset of autonomous vehicles. Hear candid calls to action and highly distinctive insight into vehicle security from this famed hacker's perspective.
Jon Masters - Chief ARM Architect and Technical Lead for RHEL Server, Red Hat: The Wonderful World of Open Source
Thursday, October 27, 16:30 - 17:00
Open Source is far more than just a development methodology. In his keynote, Jon Masters, Chief ARM Architect and Technical Lead for RHEL Server at Red Hat, explores how collaborative, community-powered innovation is transforming the modern world. Jon will share the people, stories and unique magic that build the many Open Source technologies we rely upon every day.
Additional Keynote Speakers Include:
-- Jem Davis - ARM fellow, vice president of technology, Imaging and Vision
Group, ARM
-- Dr Greg Yeric - ARM fellow
In addition to keynote speakers, the three day event includes 70+ hours of expert-led education, nine separate conference tracks and access to more than 115 exhibiting suppliers, providing attendees with a one-stop shop to source all of their embedded solutions. To learn more about ARM TechCon 2016, please visit: http://www.armtechcon.com/
About ARM TechCon
ARM TechCon supports the collaboration between hardware engineers and software developers, enabling them to work synergistically to accelerate time-to-market and optimize ARM-based designs. ARM TechCon delivers a comprehensive forum created to further ignite the development and optimization of ARM-based embedded innovations. ARM TechCon is organized by UBM Americas, a part of UBM plc (UBM.L), an Events First marketing and communications services business.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global events-led marketing services and communications company. We help businesses do business, bringing the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online and in print. Our 5,000 staff in more than 20 countries are organized into specialist teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; for UBM corporate news, follow us on Twitter at @UBM_plc and go to http://media.ubm.com/social for more UBM social media options.
Media Contact:
Jon Diaz
415-694-6708
jdiaz@racepointglobal.com
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Comcast Increases Internet Speeds For Majority Of Customers From Maine To Virginia
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Posted on October 19, 2016 at 9:14:01 AM
Comcast Increases Internet Speeds For Majority Of Customers From Maine To Virginia
Company's Northeast Division Increases Speeds of Most Popular Tiers by 33 Percent at No Additional Cost
Almost Half its Internet Customers to have Speeds of 200 Mbps
MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it is significantly increasing the speeds of two of its most popular Internet speed tiers - Blast! and Performance Pro - for both new and existing customers in the Northeast Division, which includes 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia. Most Blast! customers will see their download speeds increase from 150 Mbps to 200 Mbps, and Performance Pro customers will see an increase from 75 Mbps to 100 Mbps, both at no additional cost. Most customers who currently subscribe to Xfinity bundles with these speed tiers will automatically be upgraded to the new speeds.
These latest increases demonstrate Comcast's ongoing commitment to continue to increase speeds for its customers, as it has done almost every year for more than a decade, in order to stay ahead of the ever expanding number of Internet applications and connected devices in the home.
"As customer demands and technology evolve, we continue to increase our broadband speeds to deliver the fastest and most reliable Internet experiences possible, both inside and outside of the home," said Kevin Casey, President of Comcast Cable's Northeast Division. "We're always looking for new ways to meet and exceed customer expectations, and have built a state-of-the-art network capable of continuing to deliver best-in-class speed and capability as the Internet world progresses."
The faster speeds and tiers started rolling out October 18, and are now available to the vast majority of new and existing customers. Customers subscribing to Blast! or Performance Pro bundles will see their download speeds increase by 33 percent to 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps, respectively. To get the increased speeds, customers simply need to re-start their modems. Comcast will also notify customers who may need to upgrade their modems to receive the increased speeds. Customers who lease modems from Comcast will be able to receive upgraded modems at no additional charge. Customers who own their own modems and need to upgrade their modems to receive the increased speeds will need to purchase a new modem (a list of approved modems can be found online at http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/) or can lease a new modem from Comcast.
In addition to increasing speeds for its Northeast Division customers, Comcast continues to offer the fastest wireless gateway, and most Xfinity Internet customers can enjoy complimentary access to more than 15 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots nationwide by selecting "xfinitywifi" from the list of available networks on their laptops or mobile devices and entering their Xfinity ID or email and password. Hotspots can be found by either downloading the Xfinity WiFi App, available for free on iOS and Android devices, or by visiting the hotspot finder map on http://www.xfinity.com/wifi. Additionally, Comcast provides consumers with tips on how to create the best in-home Wi-Fi experience, out of home Wi-Fi experience, and how to shop safely online.
Comcast has invested billions of dollars in its network, locally and nationally, to meet consumer demand not only by offering the fastest, most reliable Internet speeds over its fiber-rich network, but also by providing the fastest in-home Wi-Fi experience for our customers. We deliver the fastest speeds to the most homes in the country and have increased speeds 17 times in the last 15 years, now delivering speeds in most of the Northeast Division from 10 Mbps up to 2 Gbps for residential customers and up to 100 Gbps for business customers. We also offer the nation's largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program, Internet Essentials, which provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month, digital literacy training and discounted computers for low-income Americans.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. Visit http://corporate.comcast.com/ for more information.
SOURCE Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable
CONTACT: Jeff Alexander, 603-695-1606, Jeff_Alexander@cable.comcast.com ; Nicole Boudreau, 978-437-7230, Nicole_Boudreau@cable.comcast.com
Web Site: http://www.comcastcorporation.com
Company's Northeast Division Increases Speeds of Most Popular Tiers by 33 Percent at No Additional Cost
Almost Half its Internet Customers to have Speeds of 200 Mbps
MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it is significantly increasing the speeds of two of its most popular Internet speed tiers - Blast! and Performance Pro - for both new and existing customers in the Northeast Division, which includes 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia. Most Blast! customers will see their download speeds increase from 150 Mbps to 200 Mbps, and Performance Pro customers will see an increase from 75 Mbps to 100 Mbps, both at no additional cost. Most customers who currently subscribe to Xfinity bundles with these speed tiers will automatically be upgraded to the new speeds.
These latest increases demonstrate Comcast's ongoing commitment to continue to increase speeds for its customers, as it has done almost every year for more than a decade, in order to stay ahead of the ever expanding number of Internet applications and connected devices in the home.
"As customer demands and technology evolve, we continue to increase our broadband speeds to deliver the fastest and most reliable Internet experiences possible, both inside and outside of the home," said Kevin Casey, President of Comcast Cable's Northeast Division. "We're always looking for new ways to meet and exceed customer expectations, and have built a state-of-the-art network capable of continuing to deliver best-in-class speed and capability as the Internet world progresses."
The faster speeds and tiers started rolling out October 18, and are now available to the vast majority of new and existing customers. Customers subscribing to Blast! or Performance Pro bundles will see their download speeds increase by 33 percent to 200 Mbps and 100 Mbps, respectively. To get the increased speeds, customers simply need to re-start their modems. Comcast will also notify customers who may need to upgrade their modems to receive the increased speeds. Customers who lease modems from Comcast will be able to receive upgraded modems at no additional charge. Customers who own their own modems and need to upgrade their modems to receive the increased speeds will need to purchase a new modem (a list of approved modems can be found online at http://mydeviceinfo.comcast.net/) or can lease a new modem from Comcast.
In addition to increasing speeds for its Northeast Division customers, Comcast continues to offer the fastest wireless gateway, and most Xfinity Internet customers can enjoy complimentary access to more than 15 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots nationwide by selecting "xfinitywifi" from the list of available networks on their laptops or mobile devices and entering their Xfinity ID or email and password. Hotspots can be found by either downloading the Xfinity WiFi App, available for free on iOS and Android devices, or by visiting the hotspot finder map on http://www.xfinity.com/wifi. Additionally, Comcast provides consumers with tips on how to create the best in-home Wi-Fi experience, out of home Wi-Fi experience, and how to shop safely online.
Comcast has invested billions of dollars in its network, locally and nationally, to meet consumer demand not only by offering the fastest, most reliable Internet speeds over its fiber-rich network, but also by providing the fastest in-home Wi-Fi experience for our customers. We deliver the fastest speeds to the most homes in the country and have increased speeds 17 times in the last 15 years, now delivering speeds in most of the Northeast Division from 10 Mbps up to 2 Gbps for residential customers and up to 100 Gbps for business customers. We also offer the nation's largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program, Internet Essentials, which provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month, digital literacy training and discounted computers for low-income Americans.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. Visit http://corporate.comcast.com/ for more information.
SOURCE Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable
CONTACT: Jeff Alexander, 603-695-1606, Jeff_Alexander@cable.comcast.com ; Nicole Boudreau, 978-437-7230, Nicole_Boudreau@cable.comcast.com
Web Site: http://www.comcastcorporation.com
Dell Unveils New Endpoint Data Security and Management Portfolio for Greater IT Interoperability
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 9:07:01 AM
Dell Unveils New Endpoint Data Security and Management Portfolio for Greater IT Interoperability
New Portfolio Combines Dell Data Security Solutions, Mozy by Dell, RSA and VMware AirWatch
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DELL EMC WORLD --
News Summary:
Dell Endpoint Data Security and Management Portfolio provides:
-- Optimal combination of proven security capabilities from one vendor
-- Unlocks workforce speed and agility while increasing IT productivity
-- Encompasses data protection, identity assurance, threat detection and
response, and unified endpoint management
Full Story:
Dell today unveiled its Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio encompassing solutions from Dell, Mozy by Dell, RSA and VMware AirWatch. This portfolio offers leading cybersecurity and endpoint management solutions to deliver robust data protection while unlocking the speed, agility and innovation of today's mobile workforce. Arming organizations with the tools they need to protect data and proactively detect threats, while reducing the complexities and administrative burden of working with multiple vendors, the new portfolio allows employees to securely work when, where and with the tools they need, without compromising security controls and protections. The new portfolio consists of four main pillars:
Data Protection
-- Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise provides
authentication, file-based data encryption and advanced threat
prevention in a single solution to enable businesses to protect their
data while proactively preventing external threats including advanced
persistent threats and malware.
-- MozyEnterprise and MozyPro provide secure, cloud data protection for
laptops, desktops and small servers across a distributed enterprise or
small to mid-size business for resilient and easy recovery from data
loss incidents ranging from user error to ransomware and malware
attacks. Employing robust encryption, Mozy allows small and large
businesses alike to embrace the convenience and functionality of the
cloud, without danger of compromising their data. In addition to file
protection, Mozy also enables file sync across devices such as multiple
laptops, desktops and smartphones.
Identity Assurance
-- RSA SecurID® Access provides strong, advanced authentication featuring
context-based access control and single sign-on for secure, convenient
access to web and SaaS applications, native mobile apps and traditional
enterprise resources.
Threat Detection and Response
-- RSA NetWitness® Endpoint uses the latest in behavioral analytics and
machine learning to help organizations rapidly detect and focus
investigations to accelerate response and remediation to advanced
persistent threats and malware that are missed by other platforms.
Unified Endpoint Management
-- VMware AirWatch Unified Endpoint Management provides comprehensive,
over-the-air management across all platforms including full Windows
lifecycle management from the cloud. This includes configuration
management, software distribution management, operating system (OS)
patch management, client health and security management. AirWatch
Unified Endpoint Management enables IT to deploy security patches and OS
updates faster, install software more reliably and consolidate
operational processes across all devices - on or off the domain and
across any network. Organizations deploying both Dell Data Protection
and AirWatch can report compliance from the AirWatch admin console when
Dell Data Protection is active and protecting a device.
With the rise of cyber-attacks and data breaches, and today's increasingly mobile workforce, securely managing data and endpoints without inhibiting employee productivity is a pain point for customers of all sizes. Compounding the problem, organizations have had to turn to a slew of vendors offering point solutions, and stitch together their own security infrastructure. Organizations want to simplify the process of purchasing and deploying protection and security solutions for desktops, laptops and mobile devices by working with a vendor that can provide more of what they need.
"With our Endpoint Data Security and Management Portfolio, we are solving real customer pain points when it comes to purchasing and deploying security solutions" said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman, Operations, and president, Client Solutions Group, Dell. "Customers have told us they want to consolidate vendors to ease the manageability burden while enhancing their security. That is what we are doing for them."
The Dell Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio builds on an already extensive set of security solutions and capabilities across Dell Technologies ranging from additional endpoint and data security solutions to managed security services, threat intelligence, and risk and compliance. Cloud data protection with Dell EMC MozyEnterprise and Dell EMC MozyPro is now available through Dell's direct sales force and channel partners, with solutions from RSA and AirWatch coming in December. Now, organizations can be assured of interoperability of endpoint solutions across Dell Technologies with one point-of-contact for sales.
Supporting Quotes:
Matt Eastwood, SVP, Enterprise Infrastructure and Datacenter, IDC
"While security continues to be a top concern for enterprise IT, most organizations are focusing most of their efforts on perimeter security including firewalls and intrusion detection. However, as employee mobility has increased and the number of mobile devices in use has exploded, an increasing number of breaches are occurring at the device level. IDC believes that a unified policy-based approach to data and endpoint security which leverages comprehensive systems management capabilities for all connected devices is the best way to achieve security and compliance end-to-end."
Russ Stockdale, Vice President and General Manager, Data Protection Cloud, Core Technologies, Dell EMC
"Mozy by Dell is the world's most trusted cloud data protection provider, with over 100PB of data under our management. The inclusion of our service into the new Dell Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio is a golden opportunity to bring our award-winning service to an even wider community as part of a joined-up family of solutions from across Dell Technologies that will deliver the ultimate in protection for endpoints, all from one vendor."
Grant Geyer, Senior Vice President, Products, RSA
"RSA delivers business-driven security so organizations of all sizes can take command of their evolving security posture in this uncertain, high-risk world. The inclusion of RSA NetWitness Endpoint and RSA SecurID Access into the Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio ensures that Dell Technologies customers can benefit from RSA's superior capabilities in advanced threat detection and multi-factor authentication."
Blake Brannon, Vice President, Product Marketing, Mobile Products, End User Computing, VMware
"The Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio from Dell offers customers a holistic solution to solve the Windows lifecycle management and security challenges facing IT administrators in today's mobile-cloud era. These solutions simplify management and security while providing a better user experience and increased user productivity; ensuring greater agility for a company's workforce."
About Dell
With award-winning desktops, laptops, 2-in-1s and thin clients, powerful workstations and rugged devices made for specialized environments, monitors, endpoint security solutions and services, Dell gives today's workforce what they need to securely connect, produce, and collaborate from anywhere at any time. Dell, a part of Dell Technologies, services customers from consumers to organizations of all sizes across 180 countries with the industry's most comprehensive and innovative end-user portfolio.
Dell EMC World
Join us Oct. 18-20 at Dell EMC World 2016, Dell Technologies' flagship event bringing together technology and business professionals to network, share ideas and help co-create a better future. Learn more at http://www.dellemcworld.com and follow #DellEMCWorld on Twitter.
Copyright © 2016 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell, EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Dell EMC
Dell EMC
CONTACT: Ellen Murphy, Dell Global Communications, +1 (512) 728-6749, ellen.murphy@dell.com; Meghan Reilly, PPR Worldwide, +1 (312) 596-3428, Meghan.reilly@pprww.com
Web Site: http://www.dellemcworld.com
New Portfolio Combines Dell Data Security Solutions, Mozy by Dell, RSA and VMware AirWatch
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DELL EMC WORLD --
News Summary:
Dell Endpoint Data Security and Management Portfolio provides:
-- Optimal combination of proven security capabilities from one vendor
-- Unlocks workforce speed and agility while increasing IT productivity
-- Encompasses data protection, identity assurance, threat detection and
response, and unified endpoint management
Full Story:
Dell today unveiled its Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio encompassing solutions from Dell, Mozy by Dell, RSA and VMware AirWatch. This portfolio offers leading cybersecurity and endpoint management solutions to deliver robust data protection while unlocking the speed, agility and innovation of today's mobile workforce. Arming organizations with the tools they need to protect data and proactively detect threats, while reducing the complexities and administrative burden of working with multiple vendors, the new portfolio allows employees to securely work when, where and with the tools they need, without compromising security controls and protections. The new portfolio consists of four main pillars:
Data Protection
-- Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise provides
authentication, file-based data encryption and advanced threat
prevention in a single solution to enable businesses to protect their
data while proactively preventing external threats including advanced
persistent threats and malware.
-- MozyEnterprise and MozyPro provide secure, cloud data protection for
laptops, desktops and small servers across a distributed enterprise or
small to mid-size business for resilient and easy recovery from data
loss incidents ranging from user error to ransomware and malware
attacks. Employing robust encryption, Mozy allows small and large
businesses alike to embrace the convenience and functionality of the
cloud, without danger of compromising their data. In addition to file
protection, Mozy also enables file sync across devices such as multiple
laptops, desktops and smartphones.
Identity Assurance
-- RSA SecurID® Access provides strong, advanced authentication featuring
context-based access control and single sign-on for secure, convenient
access to web and SaaS applications, native mobile apps and traditional
enterprise resources.
Threat Detection and Response
-- RSA NetWitness® Endpoint uses the latest in behavioral analytics and
machine learning to help organizations rapidly detect and focus
investigations to accelerate response and remediation to advanced
persistent threats and malware that are missed by other platforms.
Unified Endpoint Management
-- VMware AirWatch Unified Endpoint Management provides comprehensive,
over-the-air management across all platforms including full Windows
lifecycle management from the cloud. This includes configuration
management, software distribution management, operating system (OS)
patch management, client health and security management. AirWatch
Unified Endpoint Management enables IT to deploy security patches and OS
updates faster, install software more reliably and consolidate
operational processes across all devices - on or off the domain and
across any network. Organizations deploying both Dell Data Protection
and AirWatch can report compliance from the AirWatch admin console when
Dell Data Protection is active and protecting a device.
With the rise of cyber-attacks and data breaches, and today's increasingly mobile workforce, securely managing data and endpoints without inhibiting employee productivity is a pain point for customers of all sizes. Compounding the problem, organizations have had to turn to a slew of vendors offering point solutions, and stitch together their own security infrastructure. Organizations want to simplify the process of purchasing and deploying protection and security solutions for desktops, laptops and mobile devices by working with a vendor that can provide more of what they need.
"With our Endpoint Data Security and Management Portfolio, we are solving real customer pain points when it comes to purchasing and deploying security solutions" said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman, Operations, and president, Client Solutions Group, Dell. "Customers have told us they want to consolidate vendors to ease the manageability burden while enhancing their security. That is what we are doing for them."
The Dell Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio builds on an already extensive set of security solutions and capabilities across Dell Technologies ranging from additional endpoint and data security solutions to managed security services, threat intelligence, and risk and compliance. Cloud data protection with Dell EMC MozyEnterprise and Dell EMC MozyPro is now available through Dell's direct sales force and channel partners, with solutions from RSA and AirWatch coming in December. Now, organizations can be assured of interoperability of endpoint solutions across Dell Technologies with one point-of-contact for sales.
Supporting Quotes:
Matt Eastwood, SVP, Enterprise Infrastructure and Datacenter, IDC
"While security continues to be a top concern for enterprise IT, most organizations are focusing most of their efforts on perimeter security including firewalls and intrusion detection. However, as employee mobility has increased and the number of mobile devices in use has exploded, an increasing number of breaches are occurring at the device level. IDC believes that a unified policy-based approach to data and endpoint security which leverages comprehensive systems management capabilities for all connected devices is the best way to achieve security and compliance end-to-end."
Russ Stockdale, Vice President and General Manager, Data Protection Cloud, Core Technologies, Dell EMC
"Mozy by Dell is the world's most trusted cloud data protection provider, with over 100PB of data under our management. The inclusion of our service into the new Dell Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio is a golden opportunity to bring our award-winning service to an even wider community as part of a joined-up family of solutions from across Dell Technologies that will deliver the ultimate in protection for endpoints, all from one vendor."
Grant Geyer, Senior Vice President, Products, RSA
"RSA delivers business-driven security so organizations of all sizes can take command of their evolving security posture in this uncertain, high-risk world. The inclusion of RSA NetWitness Endpoint and RSA SecurID Access into the Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio ensures that Dell Technologies customers can benefit from RSA's superior capabilities in advanced threat detection and multi-factor authentication."
Blake Brannon, Vice President, Product Marketing, Mobile Products, End User Computing, VMware
"The Endpoint Data Security and Management portfolio from Dell offers customers a holistic solution to solve the Windows lifecycle management and security challenges facing IT administrators in today's mobile-cloud era. These solutions simplify management and security while providing a better user experience and increased user productivity; ensuring greater agility for a company's workforce."
About Dell
With award-winning desktops, laptops, 2-in-1s and thin clients, powerful workstations and rugged devices made for specialized environments, monitors, endpoint security solutions and services, Dell gives today's workforce what they need to securely connect, produce, and collaborate from anywhere at any time. Dell, a part of Dell Technologies, services customers from consumers to organizations of all sizes across 180 countries with the industry's most comprehensive and innovative end-user portfolio.
Dell EMC World
Join us Oct. 18-20 at Dell EMC World 2016, Dell Technologies' flagship event bringing together technology and business professionals to network, share ideas and help co-create a better future. Learn more at http://www.dellemcworld.com and follow #DellEMCWorld on Twitter.
Copyright © 2016 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell, EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Dell EMC
Dell EMC
CONTACT: Ellen Murphy, Dell Global Communications, +1 (512) 728-6749, ellen.murphy@dell.com; Meghan Reilly, PPR Worldwide, +1 (312) 596-3428, Meghan.reilly@pprww.com
Web Site: http://www.dellemcworld.com
Makeblock Kickstarts the First Modular, Programmable and Transformable Drone Designed for Beginners and STEM Learning
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 8:14:01 AM
Makeblock Kickstarts the First Modular, Programmable and Transformable Drone Designed for Beginners and STEM Learning
Airblock is easy-to-setup and control via mobile app, allowing you to build your own drone/hovercraft to control and program in minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Makeblock (Makeblock Co., Ltd), a leading DIY robotics construction platform, creator of the robot mBot anyone can build and code, has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the first modular and visual programming drone, Airblock.
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Unlike any other, Airblock is made of magnetic, modular parts that connect together to form the drone or hovercraft. It is easy to assemble and dismantle and holds together strong through flights and stunts. Beginners and enthusiasts can put Airblock together and start programming through the app in minutes. Airblock modular blocks are replaceable and made of durable EPP (engineered plastic foam) material, which makes Airblock kid and crash-friendly.
"We created Airblock because drones are a great way to teach STEM," says Jasen Wang, Founder of Makeblock. "And STEM education has always been our beat and passion. People have this notion that coding can only be done on computers in a room, but coding can be done anywhere. We wanted to show this through our Airblock drone -- that you can build it code it and see it physically come to life within minutes and all from the palm of your hand. You also learn to be creative when you DIY."
After creating many programmable gadgets such as mBot and Codeybot, Makeblock is taking over the sky, the land and the water. Airblock uses simple visual programming, a programming language utilizing graphic elements rather than text. Through visual programming through its simple downloadable mobile app, children and adults of all ages can create their own stunts easily!
Every Airblock Drone features:
Flight Time - 6 mins
Flight Height - 10 meters
Max Speed - 1.5m/s
Weight - 140g
The Airblock Hovercraft features:
Hover Time - 8 mins
Max Speed - 2.5 m/s
Weight - 200g
Designed for Ages 8 and up, Airblock is Bluetooth connects directly to the Makeblock mobile app (will be available for iOS and Android). Basic functions include rise and fall, advance and retreat and side to side flight. With visual programming integrated into the App, users can also perform advanced features like hover, somersault and other customizable stunts.
Makeblock has continued to establish its name in the STEM education field with more than 500 metal parts, electronic modules as well as software and over 20 robot kits to more than 140 countries around the world. Makeblock's Airblock uniquely shifts the popularity of drones into a learning experiment in robotics and programming, creating a fun learning and environment and dynamic product.
Pre-orders are starting now at just $99, via Kickstarter. With its modular parts and simple visual mobile app, Airblock is exciting and easy to construct and customize for anyone who is interested in drones, robotics or gadgets.
About Makeblock
Founded in 2012, Makeblock is a leading DIY robotics construction platform that helps turn ideas into reality for makers and STEM learners. Makeblock provides various mechanical parts, electronic modules and software to make them possible, such as beams, plates, connectors, motors, brackets, sensors, drivers and controllers and more. Having launched mBot, LaserBot, mBot Ranger and Ultimate Robot Kit 2.0, Makeblock is becoming one of the best robotics companies to make a difference.
For more information, follow @Makeblock on Facebook @Makeblock on Twitter or visit http://www.makeblock.com.
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Makeblock Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Ronjini Joshua, +1-562-590-9300, Makeblock@TheSilverTelegram.com
Web Site: http://www.makeblock.com
Airblock is easy-to-setup and control via mobile app, allowing you to build your own drone/hovercraft to control and program in minutes
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Makeblock (Makeblock Co., Ltd), a leading DIY robotics construction platform, creator of the robot mBot anyone can build and code, has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the first modular and visual programming drone, Airblock.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161019/430296
Unlike any other, Airblock is made of magnetic, modular parts that connect together to form the drone or hovercraft. It is easy to assemble and dismantle and holds together strong through flights and stunts. Beginners and enthusiasts can put Airblock together and start programming through the app in minutes. Airblock modular blocks are replaceable and made of durable EPP (engineered plastic foam) material, which makes Airblock kid and crash-friendly.
"We created Airblock because drones are a great way to teach STEM," says Jasen Wang, Founder of Makeblock. "And STEM education has always been our beat and passion. People have this notion that coding can only be done on computers in a room, but coding can be done anywhere. We wanted to show this through our Airblock drone -- that you can build it code it and see it physically come to life within minutes and all from the palm of your hand. You also learn to be creative when you DIY."
After creating many programmable gadgets such as mBot and Codeybot, Makeblock is taking over the sky, the land and the water. Airblock uses simple visual programming, a programming language utilizing graphic elements rather than text. Through visual programming through its simple downloadable mobile app, children and adults of all ages can create their own stunts easily!
Every Airblock Drone features:
Flight Time - 6 mins
Flight Height - 10 meters
Max Speed - 1.5m/s
Weight - 140g
The Airblock Hovercraft features:
Hover Time - 8 mins
Max Speed - 2.5 m/s
Weight - 200g
Designed for Ages 8 and up, Airblock is Bluetooth connects directly to the Makeblock mobile app (will be available for iOS and Android). Basic functions include rise and fall, advance and retreat and side to side flight. With visual programming integrated into the App, users can also perform advanced features like hover, somersault and other customizable stunts.
Makeblock has continued to establish its name in the STEM education field with more than 500 metal parts, electronic modules as well as software and over 20 robot kits to more than 140 countries around the world. Makeblock's Airblock uniquely shifts the popularity of drones into a learning experiment in robotics and programming, creating a fun learning and environment and dynamic product.
Pre-orders are starting now at just $99, via Kickstarter. With its modular parts and simple visual mobile app, Airblock is exciting and easy to construct and customize for anyone who is interested in drones, robotics or gadgets.
About Makeblock
Founded in 2012, Makeblock is a leading DIY robotics construction platform that helps turn ideas into reality for makers and STEM learners. Makeblock provides various mechanical parts, electronic modules and software to make them possible, such as beams, plates, connectors, motors, brackets, sensors, drivers and controllers and more. Having launched mBot, LaserBot, mBot Ranger and Ultimate Robot Kit 2.0, Makeblock is becoming one of the best robotics companies to make a difference.
For more information, follow @Makeblock on Facebook @Makeblock on Twitter or visit http://www.makeblock.com.
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Makeblock Co., Ltd.
CONTACT: Ronjini Joshua, +1-562-590-9300, Makeblock@TheSilverTelegram.com
Web Site: http://www.makeblock.com
Mentor Graphics Announces Availability of Qualified Calibre PERC Rule Decks for UMC 28nm Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 8:14:01 AM
Mentor Graphics Announces Availability of Qualified Calibre PERC Rule Decks for UMC 28nm Technology
Highlights: Mentor Graphics announces the availability of qualified Calibre® PERC(TM) reliability rule decks from UMC for their 28nm technology.
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the availability of qualified Calibre® PERC(TM) reliability rule decks from United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) for their 28nm technology. Customers of UMC can now extend their use of Mentor-based flows to incorporate advanced electrical reliability analysis that evaluates a variety of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection features.
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"New design requirements such as ESD protection are essential for ensuring the long-term reliability of integrated circuits," said T.H. Lin, director of the IP Development and Design Support Division at UMC. "By providing rule decks for Mentor's Calibre PERC reliability platform to our customers, we ensure that they have the ability to analyze designs and confirm adequate protections are in place to prevent ESD failures once these chips enter the market."
The Calibre PERC reliability platform enables designers to analyze physical and electrical properties in tandem, enabling complex reliability checks. The Calibre PERC design kits available from UMC include coverage for electrostatic discharge protection, power clamp circuit verification, the verification of current density on an ESD path, and the verification of point-to-point (P2P) resistance on power/ground along an ESD path.
"With the rapid growth in new IC applications for the automotive, industrial, and medical devices markets, extended reliability is becoming a necessity, not just a market differentiator," said Carey Robertson, Calibre Design Solutions marketing director for circuit verification and reliability. "Companies such as UMC that take the necessary steps to ensure their customers' designs achieve the new reliability standards will be well-positioned to succeed in those markets."
The challenge of IC verification in today's complex designs is enormous. Automated reliability verification tools such as the Calibre PERC reliability platform help designers ensure their products can not only be manufactured, but will perform as designed throughout their intended lifecycle. By adding Calibre PERC design kits to their portfolio, UMC is providing its customers with additional capabilities to deliver reliability-proven designs to the marketplace.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year of approximately $1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, and Calibre are registered trademarks and PERC is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Graham
Mentor Graphics
503.685.7789
suzanne_graham@mentor.com
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Highlights: Mentor Graphics announces the availability of qualified Calibre® PERC(TM) reliability rule decks from UMC for their 28nm technology.
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the availability of qualified Calibre® PERC(TM) reliability rule decks from United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) for their 28nm technology. Customers of UMC can now extend their use of Mentor-based flows to incorporate advanced electrical reliability analysis that evaluates a variety of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection features.
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"New design requirements such as ESD protection are essential for ensuring the long-term reliability of integrated circuits," said T.H. Lin, director of the IP Development and Design Support Division at UMC. "By providing rule decks for Mentor's Calibre PERC reliability platform to our customers, we ensure that they have the ability to analyze designs and confirm adequate protections are in place to prevent ESD failures once these chips enter the market."
The Calibre PERC reliability platform enables designers to analyze physical and electrical properties in tandem, enabling complex reliability checks. The Calibre PERC design kits available from UMC include coverage for electrostatic discharge protection, power clamp circuit verification, the verification of current density on an ESD path, and the verification of point-to-point (P2P) resistance on power/ground along an ESD path.
"With the rapid growth in new IC applications for the automotive, industrial, and medical devices markets, extended reliability is becoming a necessity, not just a market differentiator," said Carey Robertson, Calibre Design Solutions marketing director for circuit verification and reliability. "Companies such as UMC that take the necessary steps to ensure their customers' designs achieve the new reliability standards will be well-positioned to succeed in those markets."
The challenge of IC verification in today's complex designs is enormous. Automated reliability verification tools such as the Calibre PERC reliability platform help designers ensure their products can not only be manufactured, but will perform as designed throughout their intended lifecycle. By adding Calibre PERC design kits to their portfolio, UMC is providing its customers with additional capabilities to deliver reliability-proven designs to the marketplace.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year of approximately $1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, and Calibre are registered trademarks and PERC is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Graham
Mentor Graphics
503.685.7789
suzanne_graham@mentor.com
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Mentor Graphics Corporation
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Master Your Perspective With Optical Excellence: Nikon Adds Two Pro-Grade FX-Format Lenses To Celebrated NIKKOR Lens Lineup
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 7:35:01 AM
Master Your Perspective With Optical Excellence: Nikon Adds Two Pro-Grade FX-Format Lenses To Celebrated NIKKOR Lens Lineup
Extraordinary Next-Generation AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Sets a New Standard for Pro Telephoto Workhorse Lenses, While New PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is Nikon's Widest Ever Tilt-Shift NIKKOR Offering
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. has announced two exciting FX-format additions to the storied NIKKOR lens lineup, designed to achieve amazing optical performance for the most demanding professional and enthusiast photographers. An evolution of one of Nikon's most versatile and popular pro-zoom lenses, the newly redesigned AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR sports an updated optical formula capable of amazing image quality, while optimized for high-speed shooting. Also introduced today is Nikon's widest perspective control lens to date, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED tilt-shift lens, which helps photographers effortlessly control perspective when capturing architecture, interiors, fine art, product photography and landscapes.
"Nikon continues to raise the bar of optical excellence, and our newest FX-format NIKKOR offerings provide experienced photographers with powerful tools to help ensure brilliantly sharp images, whether capturing a high-speed photo finish or creatively framing an architectural marvel," said Kosuke Kawaura, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "While the new AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR builds upon the success of its predecessors to offer a true all-around NIKKOR optic, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED will provide fantastic perspective control for a variety of challenging wide-angle applications."
The Ultimate Workhorse Lens for Seasoned Photographers
Long considered an essential lens in the bag of professional photographers, this updated AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR sets a new benchmark for fast telephoto zoom lenses, taking image quality and handling to the next level. An indispensable and powerful tool for nearly any photographic scenario, the NIKKOR 70-200mm remains the professional's choice with a wide f/2.8 constant aperture that is ideal for capturing sports, weddings, stunning portraits and more, even in low-light.
The next generation design of the lens helps ensure the very best in image quality, speed and low-light performance, while offering balance and handling that is nothing short of superb. Nikon's new 70-200mm provides up to four stops(1) of Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, an improvement from its predecessor that helps users to eliminate blur and camera shake even when shooting handheld or in challenging light. During burst shooting, the lens takes advantage of an electromagnetic diaphragm for consistent auto-exposure control. Additionally, a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-fast and quiet AF operation with seamless manual focus override. Discerning photographers will also appreciate assignable function buttons on the lens barrel that offer customization, perfect for engaging pre-set autofocus or other focusing options.
A new optical formula consisting of six ED elements, one Fluorite element, a high refractive element and Nano Crystal Coat helps make for a lighter and more versatile lens, while reducing chromatic aberration and helping to all but eliminate distortion, ghosting and flare. Ready for even the most rugged of assignments, the magnesium alloy lens barrel features superior weather-sealing that achieves anti-dust and waterdrop-resistance, while Fluorine coating on both the front and rear glass facilitates easy cleaning. Whether shooting with a camera like the Nikon D5, D810, D750 or D500, capturing sports or weddings, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is a fantastic lens choice for experienced photographers.
Seamlessly Control Perspective with the New Super-Wide PC NIKKOR Lens
Also new from Nikon is the latest perspective control lens (designated PC) in the NIKKOR lens lineup, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED, a tilt-shift offering that will help photographers master perspective and depth-of-field. For storytellers who yearn to capture optically-challenging subjects like cityscapes and architecture, interiors or unique landscapes, this lens offers 97° of coverage - the widest focal length of any PC lens in the NIKKOR family. Tilt the lens to sharpen focus throughout a scene or create a miniature effect, or shift(2) to adjust perspective in-camera, create panoramas or eliminate converging lines. For the first time with a NIKKOR PC lens, the direction of tilt operation can be made parallel or perpendicular to shift, offering users nearly unprecedented ability to control perspective, focus and depth-of-field, without having to lock and unlock to make adjustments.
Sporting a super-wide 19mm focal length, the lens provides a unique perspective ideal for shooting horizontal or vertical panoramas, or even filmmaking. With this ultra-wide angle in mind, the latest FX-format NIKKOR offering was crafted with three ED and two aspherical elements that help combat distortion and glare, while virtually eliminating chromatic aberration and coma, even at the widest aperture settings. The lens also features core NIKKOR technologies such as Nano Crystal Coat to combat ghosting and flare, an electromagnetic diaphragm for fast auto-exposure control, as well as a Fluorine coat that helps resist dirt, water spots and smudges. Ready for a variety of challenging ultra-wide applications, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is a powerful tool for discerning photographers looking for full creative and perspective control. It joins three other Gold Ring Series PC lenses in Nikon's line-up; the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm F3.5D ED, PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D.
Price and Availability
Both the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED will be available starting in November 2016 for suggested retail prices (SRP) of $2,799.95* and $3,399.95*, respectively. For more information on these new Nikon products and pricing for optional accessories, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables users to tell their stories through amazing photos and videos. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; the Nikon DL series of premium compacts and COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system and KeyMission line of action cameras. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently announced the production of 100 million NIKKOR lenses in 2016, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr.
1Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when FX-format compatible lenses are attached to a FX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.
2 Depending on combination of shift and rotation, operation may be restricted by mechanical interference between the lens and camera when used with certain Nikon cameras.
-- Models that can be used without any limitation: D5, D4 series, D3
series, D810 Series, D500
-- Models that can be used with some limitations: Df, D800 series, D750,
D610, D600, D300 series, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100,
D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100
-- Models that are not compatible with PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED: D2 series,
D1 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D3000, D60, D50, D40
series, film cameras, Nikon 1 series with FT-1
*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
SOURCE Nikon Inc.
Nikon Inc.
CONTACT: Geoff Coalter E: gcoalter@mww.com; Alex Kruse E: akruse@mww.com, P: 212-704-9727; press.nikonusa.com
Web Site: http://www.nikonusa.com
Extraordinary Next-Generation AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Sets a New Standard for Pro Telephoto Workhorse Lenses, While New PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is Nikon's Widest Ever Tilt-Shift NIKKOR Offering
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. has announced two exciting FX-format additions to the storied NIKKOR lens lineup, designed to achieve amazing optical performance for the most demanding professional and enthusiast photographers. An evolution of one of Nikon's most versatile and popular pro-zoom lenses, the newly redesigned AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR sports an updated optical formula capable of amazing image quality, while optimized for high-speed shooting. Also introduced today is Nikon's widest perspective control lens to date, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED tilt-shift lens, which helps photographers effortlessly control perspective when capturing architecture, interiors, fine art, product photography and landscapes.
"Nikon continues to raise the bar of optical excellence, and our newest FX-format NIKKOR offerings provide experienced photographers with powerful tools to help ensure brilliantly sharp images, whether capturing a high-speed photo finish or creatively framing an architectural marvel," said Kosuke Kawaura, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "While the new AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR builds upon the success of its predecessors to offer a true all-around NIKKOR optic, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED will provide fantastic perspective control for a variety of challenging wide-angle applications."
The Ultimate Workhorse Lens for Seasoned Photographers
Long considered an essential lens in the bag of professional photographers, this updated AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR sets a new benchmark for fast telephoto zoom lenses, taking image quality and handling to the next level. An indispensable and powerful tool for nearly any photographic scenario, the NIKKOR 70-200mm remains the professional's choice with a wide f/2.8 constant aperture that is ideal for capturing sports, weddings, stunning portraits and more, even in low-light.
The next generation design of the lens helps ensure the very best in image quality, speed and low-light performance, while offering balance and handling that is nothing short of superb. Nikon's new 70-200mm provides up to four stops(1) of Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, an improvement from its predecessor that helps users to eliminate blur and camera shake even when shooting handheld or in challenging light. During burst shooting, the lens takes advantage of an electromagnetic diaphragm for consistent auto-exposure control. Additionally, a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-fast and quiet AF operation with seamless manual focus override. Discerning photographers will also appreciate assignable function buttons on the lens barrel that offer customization, perfect for engaging pre-set autofocus or other focusing options.
A new optical formula consisting of six ED elements, one Fluorite element, a high refractive element and Nano Crystal Coat helps make for a lighter and more versatile lens, while reducing chromatic aberration and helping to all but eliminate distortion, ghosting and flare. Ready for even the most rugged of assignments, the magnesium alloy lens barrel features superior weather-sealing that achieves anti-dust and waterdrop-resistance, while Fluorine coating on both the front and rear glass facilitates easy cleaning. Whether shooting with a camera like the Nikon D5, D810, D750 or D500, capturing sports or weddings, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is a fantastic lens choice for experienced photographers.
Seamlessly Control Perspective with the New Super-Wide PC NIKKOR Lens
Also new from Nikon is the latest perspective control lens (designated PC) in the NIKKOR lens lineup, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED, a tilt-shift offering that will help photographers master perspective and depth-of-field. For storytellers who yearn to capture optically-challenging subjects like cityscapes and architecture, interiors or unique landscapes, this lens offers 97° of coverage - the widest focal length of any PC lens in the NIKKOR family. Tilt the lens to sharpen focus throughout a scene or create a miniature effect, or shift(2) to adjust perspective in-camera, create panoramas or eliminate converging lines. For the first time with a NIKKOR PC lens, the direction of tilt operation can be made parallel or perpendicular to shift, offering users nearly unprecedented ability to control perspective, focus and depth-of-field, without having to lock and unlock to make adjustments.
Sporting a super-wide 19mm focal length, the lens provides a unique perspective ideal for shooting horizontal or vertical panoramas, or even filmmaking. With this ultra-wide angle in mind, the latest FX-format NIKKOR offering was crafted with three ED and two aspherical elements that help combat distortion and glare, while virtually eliminating chromatic aberration and coma, even at the widest aperture settings. The lens also features core NIKKOR technologies such as Nano Crystal Coat to combat ghosting and flare, an electromagnetic diaphragm for fast auto-exposure control, as well as a Fluorine coat that helps resist dirt, water spots and smudges. Ready for a variety of challenging ultra-wide applications, the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is a powerful tool for discerning photographers looking for full creative and perspective control. It joins three other Gold Ring Series PC lenses in Nikon's line-up; the PC-E NIKKOR 24mm F3.5D ED, PC-E Micro NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED and the PC-E Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D.
Price and Availability
Both the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED will be available starting in November 2016 for suggested retail prices (SRP) of $2,799.95* and $3,399.95*, respectively. For more information on these new Nikon products and pricing for optional accessories, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables users to tell their stories through amazing photos and videos. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; the Nikon DL series of premium compacts and COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system and KeyMission line of action cameras. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently announced the production of 100 million NIKKOR lenses in 2016, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr.
1Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when FX-format compatible lenses are attached to a FX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.
2 Depending on combination of shift and rotation, operation may be restricted by mechanical interference between the lens and camera when used with certain Nikon cameras.
-- Models that can be used without any limitation: D5, D4 series, D3
series, D810 Series, D500
-- Models that can be used with some limitations: Df, D800 series, D750,
D610, D600, D300 series, D7200, D7100, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100,
D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100
-- Models that are not compatible with PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED: D2 series,
D1 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D3000, D60, D50, D40
series, film cameras, Nikon 1 series with FT-1
*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
SOURCE Nikon Inc.
Nikon Inc.
CONTACT: Geoff Coalter E: gcoalter@mww.com; Alex Kruse E: akruse@mww.com, P: 212-704-9727; press.nikonusa.com
Web Site: http://www.nikonusa.com
Smith Micro Launches AniMates Stickers for iOS 10 iMessage Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 7:21:01 AM
Smith Micro Launches AniMates Stickers for iOS 10 iMessage Store
Story-based sticker packs showcase new characters via iMessage and popular social channels
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ: SMSI) today announced AniMates(TM) stickers, a newly designed series of characters for mobile messaging available in Apple's new iMessage store as part of the iOS 10 update. The first set of AniMates stickers available include Jaxon, Harper and Milo -- a boy, a girl and a dog with their own social media accounts where users can follow their adventures and even participate in the evolution of the characters.
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197501LOGO
"Stickers are the 'shorthand' for today's generation of mobile users who want more emotion and personality than the text-speak that has evolved with chat-based messaging," said Jonathan Horvath, Senior Director of Product Management at Smith Micro. "AniMates characters are expressive and engaging, so they not only enhance the texting experience, but allow users to participate in the lives of their favorite characters through YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram."
The AniMates stickers were designed using Smith Micro's Moho® (formerly Anime Studio®) 2D animation software. The initial launch of AniMates on iMessage includes four sticker packs, each containing a combination of fifteen animated and static stickers: Jaxon by AniMates, Harper by AniMates, Milo by AniMates, and Jaxon and Harper by AniMates. Individual packs are $0.99, or users can purchase all four packs together: AniMates Bundle for $1.99.
To purchase the AniMates sticker packs, simply do the following:
-- Launch iMessage
-- Open the App drawer
-- Tap the '+' to open the iMessage App Store interface
-- Tap the search button in the upper left corner
-- Search for 'AniMates'
-- Select the AniMates sticker pack you want to purchase
Stay updated on the adventures of Jaxon, Harper and Milo by following them on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to catch them on their YouTube channel:
YouTube -- Animates Live
Instagram -- Animates
Facebook -- Animates Live
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from streamlining Wi-Fi access to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich today's connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging, video streaming, and 2D/3D graphics applications. For more information, visit smithmicro.com (NASDAQ: SMSI).
Safe Harbor Statement:
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, forward-looking statements relating to the company's financial prospects and projections, the company's ability to increase its business, and the anticipated timing and financial performance of new products. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are new and changing technologies, customer acceptance of those technologies, fluctuations or cancellations in orders from customers, new and continuing adverse economic conditions, and the company's ability to compete effectively with other software companies. These and other factors discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in any forward-looking statements. Smith Micro assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Smith Micro and the Smith Micro logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc.
CONTACT:
Suzanne Runald
Public Relations
949-362-5800
pr@smithmicro.com
SOURCE Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197501LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Web Site: http://smithmicro.com
Story-based sticker packs showcase new characters via iMessage and popular social channels
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ: SMSI) today announced AniMates(TM) stickers, a newly designed series of characters for mobile messaging available in Apple's new iMessage store as part of the iOS 10 update. The first set of AniMates stickers available include Jaxon, Harper and Milo -- a boy, a girl and a dog with their own social media accounts where users can follow their adventures and even participate in the evolution of the characters.
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197501LOGO
"Stickers are the 'shorthand' for today's generation of mobile users who want more emotion and personality than the text-speak that has evolved with chat-based messaging," said Jonathan Horvath, Senior Director of Product Management at Smith Micro. "AniMates characters are expressive and engaging, so they not only enhance the texting experience, but allow users to participate in the lives of their favorite characters through YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram."
The AniMates stickers were designed using Smith Micro's Moho® (formerly Anime Studio®) 2D animation software. The initial launch of AniMates on iMessage includes four sticker packs, each containing a combination of fifteen animated and static stickers: Jaxon by AniMates, Harper by AniMates, Milo by AniMates, and Jaxon and Harper by AniMates. Individual packs are $0.99, or users can purchase all four packs together: AniMates Bundle for $1.99.
To purchase the AniMates sticker packs, simply do the following:
-- Launch iMessage
-- Open the App drawer
-- Tap the '+' to open the iMessage App Store interface
-- Tap the search button in the upper left corner
-- Search for 'AniMates'
-- Select the AniMates sticker pack you want to purchase
Stay updated on the adventures of Jaxon, Harper and Milo by following them on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to catch them on their YouTube channel:
YouTube -- Animates Live
Instagram -- Animates
Facebook -- Animates Live
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from streamlining Wi-Fi access to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich today's connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging, video streaming, and 2D/3D graphics applications. For more information, visit smithmicro.com (NASDAQ: SMSI).
Safe Harbor Statement:
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, forward-looking statements relating to the company's financial prospects and projections, the company's ability to increase its business, and the anticipated timing and financial performance of new products. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are new and changing technologies, customer acceptance of those technologies, fluctuations or cancellations in orders from customers, new and continuing adverse economic conditions, and the company's ability to compete effectively with other software companies. These and other factors discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in any forward-looking statements. Smith Micro assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Smith Micro and the Smith Micro logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc.
CONTACT:
Suzanne Runald
Public Relations
949-362-5800
pr@smithmicro.com
SOURCE Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197501LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Web Site: http://smithmicro.com
Smith Micro Launches AniMates Stickers for iOS 10 iMessage Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 7:14:01 AM
Smith Micro Launches AniMates Stickers for iOS 10 iMessage Store
Story-based sticker packs showcase new characters via iMessage and popular social channels
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ: SMSI) today announced AniMates(TM) stickers, a newly designed series of characters for mobile messaging available in Apple's new iMessage store as part of the iOS 10 update. The first set of AniMates stickers available include Jaxon, Harper and Milo - a boy, a girl and a dog with their own social media accounts where users can follow their adventures and even participate in the evolution of the characters.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20150408/197501LOGO
"Stickers are the 'shorthand' for today's generation of mobile users who want more emotion and personality than the text-speak that has evolved with chat-based messaging," said Jonathan Horvath, Senior Director of Product Management at Smith Micro. "AniMates characters are expressive and engaging, so they not only enhance the texting experience, but allow users to participate in the lives of their favorite characters through YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram."
The AniMates stickers were designed using Smith Micro's Moho® (formerly Anime Studio®) 2D animation software. The initial launch of AniMates on iMessage includes four sticker packs, each containing a combination of fifteen animated and static stickers: Jaxon by AniMates, Harper by AniMates, Milo by AniMates, and Jaxon and Harper by AniMates. Individual packs are $0.99, or users can purchase all four packs together: AniMates Bundle for $1.99.
To purchase the AniMates sticker packs, simply do the following:
-- Launch iMessage
-- Open the App drawer
-- Tap the '+' to open the iMessage App Store interface
-- Tap the search button in the upper left corner
-- Search for 'AniMates'
-- Select the AniMates sticker pack you want to purchase
Stay updated on the adventures of Jaxon, Harper and Milo by following them on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to catch them on their YouTube channel:
YouTube - Animates Live
Instagram - Animates
Facebook - Animates Live
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from streamlining Wi-Fi access to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich today's connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging, video streaming, and 2D/3D graphics applications. For more information, visit smithmicro.com (NASDAQ: SMSI).
Safe Harbor Statement:
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, forward-looking statements relating to the company's financial prospects and projections, the company's ability to increase its business, and the anticipated timing and financial performance of new products. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are new and changing technologies, customer acceptance of those technologies, fluctuations or cancellations in orders from customers, new and continuing adverse economic conditions, and the company's ability to compete effectively with other software companies. These and other factors discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in any forward-looking statements. Smith Micro assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Smith Micro and the Smith Micro logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc.
CONTACT:
Suzanne Runald
Public Relations
949-362-5800
pr@smithmicro.com
Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197501LOGO
SOURCE Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197501LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Web Site: http://smithmicro.com
Story-based sticker packs showcase new characters via iMessage and popular social channels
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith Micro Software (NASDAQ: SMSI) today announced AniMates(TM) stickers, a newly designed series of characters for mobile messaging available in Apple's new iMessage store as part of the iOS 10 update. The first set of AniMates stickers available include Jaxon, Harper and Milo - a boy, a girl and a dog with their own social media accounts where users can follow their adventures and even participate in the evolution of the characters.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20150408/197501LOGO
"Stickers are the 'shorthand' for today's generation of mobile users who want more emotion and personality than the text-speak that has evolved with chat-based messaging," said Jonathan Horvath, Senior Director of Product Management at Smith Micro. "AniMates characters are expressive and engaging, so they not only enhance the texting experience, but allow users to participate in the lives of their favorite characters through YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram."
The AniMates stickers were designed using Smith Micro's Moho® (formerly Anime Studio®) 2D animation software. The initial launch of AniMates on iMessage includes four sticker packs, each containing a combination of fifteen animated and static stickers: Jaxon by AniMates, Harper by AniMates, Milo by AniMates, and Jaxon and Harper by AniMates. Individual packs are $0.99, or users can purchase all four packs together: AniMates Bundle for $1.99.
To purchase the AniMates sticker packs, simply do the following:
-- Launch iMessage
-- Open the App drawer
-- Tap the '+' to open the iMessage App Store interface
-- Tap the search button in the upper left corner
-- Search for 'AniMates'
-- Select the AniMates sticker pack you want to purchase
Stay updated on the adventures of Jaxon, Harper and Milo by following them on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to catch them on their YouTube channel:
YouTube - Animates Live
Instagram - Animates
Facebook - Animates Live
About Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers, device manufacturers, and enterprise businesses around the world. From optimizing wireless networks to uncovering customer experience insights, and from streamlining Wi-Fi access to ensuring family safety, our solutions enrich today's connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones. Our portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing and monetizing rich content, such as visual messaging, video streaming, and 2D/3D graphics applications. For more information, visit smithmicro.com (NASDAQ: SMSI).
Safe Harbor Statement:
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, forward-looking statements relating to the company's financial prospects and projections, the company's ability to increase its business, and the anticipated timing and financial performance of new products. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are new and changing technologies, customer acceptance of those technologies, fluctuations or cancellations in orders from customers, new and continuing adverse economic conditions, and the company's ability to compete effectively with other software companies. These and other factors discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in any forward-looking statements. Smith Micro assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Smith Micro and the Smith Micro logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Smith Micro Software, Inc.
CONTACT:
Suzanne Runald
Public Relations
949-362-5800
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Open Source For You Gets Bigger, Crosses 600,000 Fans on Official Facebook Page
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 3:07:01 AM
Open Source For You Gets Bigger, Crosses 600,000 Fans on Official Facebook Page
NEW DELHI, October 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Open Source For You, Asia's only open source publication, has expanded its presence on
social media by surpassing 600,000 fans on Facebook. Owned by the EFY Group, the
publication has both print and online versions.
The Facebook page of Open Source For You offers feature stories, interviews, news and
tutorials directly from the OpenSourceForU.com website. It also provides electronics and
IT updates from other EFY Group properties, including ElectronicsForU.com.
Announcing this wonderful achievement, Rahul Chopra, Editor, Open Source For You, said,
"We are honoured to have 600,000 techies connected with us through Facebook. When we
first set up the page, we were told that Facebook is only used for personal updates. But,
our Facebook communities have proved that it can be a good platform for people to discuss
seemingly 'professional' issues such as open source, as long as they are passionate about
these."
Stories through the Facebook page of Open Source For You reached more than 450,000
people and received over 120,000 engagements in the 30 days ending on May 20, 2016.
Countries from which likes were majorly reported included India, Indonesia, Pakistan and
the US.
About Open Source For You
Open Source For You (formally known as Linux For You) was launched in February 2003.
It is a magazine dedicated to open source, and targets techies ranging from CIOs and CTOs,
IT managers and software developers, to power users and budding engineers. The goal of the
magazine, its website and its social media communities is common: to accelerate adoption
of open source across the globe.
About EFY Group
Since 1969, the EFY Group has become synonymous with information on cutting-edge
technology. Today, this renowned media group is spread across eight cities in India, and
caters to over two million techies spread across the globe.
Its print publications not only reach every nook and corner of India with a mailing
list of over 6,000 zip codes, but are also read by techies in other South Asian countries
like Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Afghanistan. The Group is also
amongst the few Indian publishers to have its publications distributed in Singapore and
Malaysia.
The online communities of the Group provide tech content to readers from all across
the globe.
Â
Media Contact:
Â
Debdatta BasuÂ
debdatta.basu@efy.inÂ
+91-124-4046809Â
Manager Marketing, EFY Group
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EFY Enterprises Pvt Ltd
NEW DELHI, October 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Open Source For You, Asia's only open source publication, has expanded its presence on
social media by surpassing 600,000 fans on Facebook. Owned by the EFY Group, the
publication has both print and online versions.
The Facebook page of Open Source For You offers feature stories, interviews, news and
tutorials directly from the OpenSourceForU.com website. It also provides electronics and
IT updates from other EFY Group properties, including ElectronicsForU.com.
Announcing this wonderful achievement, Rahul Chopra, Editor, Open Source For You, said,
"We are honoured to have 600,000 techies connected with us through Facebook. When we
first set up the page, we were told that Facebook is only used for personal updates. But,
our Facebook communities have proved that it can be a good platform for people to discuss
seemingly 'professional' issues such as open source, as long as they are passionate about
these."
Stories through the Facebook page of Open Source For You reached more than 450,000
people and received over 120,000 engagements in the 30 days ending on May 20, 2016.
Countries from which likes were majorly reported included India, Indonesia, Pakistan and
the US.
About Open Source For You
Open Source For You (formally known as Linux For You) was launched in February 2003.
It is a magazine dedicated to open source, and targets techies ranging from CIOs and CTOs,
IT managers and software developers, to power users and budding engineers. The goal of the
magazine, its website and its social media communities is common: to accelerate adoption
of open source across the globe.
About EFY Group
Since 1969, the EFY Group has become synonymous with information on cutting-edge
technology. Today, this renowned media group is spread across eight cities in India, and
caters to over two million techies spread across the globe.
Its print publications not only reach every nook and corner of India with a mailing
list of over 6,000 zip codes, but are also read by techies in other South Asian countries
like Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Afghanistan. The Group is also
amongst the few Indian publishers to have its publications distributed in Singapore and
Malaysia.
The online communities of the Group provide tech content to readers from all across
the globe.
Â
Media Contact:
Â
Debdatta BasuÂ
debdatta.basu@efy.inÂ
+91-124-4046809Â
Manager Marketing, EFY Group
Â
Â
EFY Enterprises Pvt Ltd
Panasonic Avionics and Aeromobile Announce Global Availability of New 3G eXPhone System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 3:07:01 AM
Panasonic Avionics and Aeromobile Announce Global Availability of New 3G eXPhone System
Technology builds on success of eXPhone service which is already installed on over 450 aircraft worldwide
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, October 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and AeroMobile have today announced the
global availability of the new 3G eXPhone system. The new technology builds on the success
of Panasonic's eXPhone service, which is already installed on over 450 aircraft across 19
airlines worldwide. Airlines such as Etihad, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, EuroWings, SAS
and Air Serbia have already started to install the 3G technology.
The announcement follows increasing airline adoption of the eXPhone platform and
increased customer demand for on-board mobile connectivity. The newly launched 3G
technology delivers a richer and faster passenger experience and enables access to a
greater number of applications.
The inflight 3G network, which is operated over Panasonic's eXConnect service, enables
a quality and range of services much closer to those experienced on the ground. Faster
browsing, bigger attachments, quicker posts, more responsive apps and gaming, all lead to
a better connected cabin experience taking travel into a new era.Â
David Bruner, Vice President of Global Communications Services, Panasonic Avionics
Corporation comments: "Our continued partnership with AeroMobile is testament to the
eXPhone platform and how it enables airlines to offer mobile connectivity in the aircraft
cabin that is easy and simple to connect to and use.
"The technology's continued success demonstrates how Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity are
totally complimentary services, consistently doubling the number of connected users in the
cabin and revenue opportunities for the airline."Â
Kevin Rogers, Chief Executive Officer at AeroMobile adds: "Passengers carry different
devices, have different connectivity needs and have different payment preferences.
Passengers each have their own "connected world."
"We are all used to choice on the ground - choice between mobile and Wi-Fi
connectivity - and we are proud that our partnership with Panasonic continues to enable
passengers to access different services at different times and pay in different ways." Â
About Panasonic Avionics CorporationÂ
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of inflight
entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported
by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling its
customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment
choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced
time-to-market and lower overall costs.
Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over
4,554 employees and operations in 80 global locations, it has delivered over 8,000 IFE
systems and 1,000 inflight connectivity solutions to the world's leading airlines. For
additional information, please visit http://www.panasonic.aero [http://www.panasonic.aero ] .
About AeroMobile Â
AeroMobile Communications Limited is a UK-based mobile service provider for the
aviation industry. AeroMobile provides world class, proven, technology and services that
enable airline passengers to use their own mobile phones for voice, texting and mobile
data whilst inflight.
As part of the Panasonic Group's Global Communication Suite, AeroMobile's services are
available for installation either at the point of aircraft manufacture (line fit) or on
aircraft in service (retrofit) across both Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Since 2008, over 40 million passengers have successfully connected to the AeroMobile
network inflight.
The AeroMobile service is currently available on; Air Berlin, Aer Lingus, Air France,
Alitalia, Cathy Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, EuroWings, EVA Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Malindo Air,
Qatar Airways, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, SWISS and Virgin
Atlantic.
For more information on AeroMobile go to http://www.aeromobile.net.
Panasonic Avionics
CONTACT: US Contact Brian Bardwell Corporate Communications Manager Tel: +1-949-462-1742 Brian.Bardwell@panasonic.aero UK Contact Bell Pottinger Tel: +44-20-3772-2500 panasonicavionics@bellpottinger.com
Technology builds on success of eXPhone service which is already installed on over 450 aircraft worldwide
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, October 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and AeroMobile have today announced the
global availability of the new 3G eXPhone system. The new technology builds on the success
of Panasonic's eXPhone service, which is already installed on over 450 aircraft across 19
airlines worldwide. Airlines such as Etihad, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, EuroWings, SAS
and Air Serbia have already started to install the 3G technology.
The announcement follows increasing airline adoption of the eXPhone platform and
increased customer demand for on-board mobile connectivity. The newly launched 3G
technology delivers a richer and faster passenger experience and enables access to a
greater number of applications.
The inflight 3G network, which is operated over Panasonic's eXConnect service, enables
a quality and range of services much closer to those experienced on the ground. Faster
browsing, bigger attachments, quicker posts, more responsive apps and gaming, all lead to
a better connected cabin experience taking travel into a new era.Â
David Bruner, Vice President of Global Communications Services, Panasonic Avionics
Corporation comments: "Our continued partnership with AeroMobile is testament to the
eXPhone platform and how it enables airlines to offer mobile connectivity in the aircraft
cabin that is easy and simple to connect to and use.
"The technology's continued success demonstrates how Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity are
totally complimentary services, consistently doubling the number of connected users in the
cabin and revenue opportunities for the airline."Â
Kevin Rogers, Chief Executive Officer at AeroMobile adds: "Passengers carry different
devices, have different connectivity needs and have different payment preferences.
Passengers each have their own "connected world."
"We are all used to choice on the ground - choice between mobile and Wi-Fi
connectivity - and we are proud that our partnership with Panasonic continues to enable
passengers to access different services at different times and pay in different ways." Â
About Panasonic Avionics CorporationÂ
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of inflight
entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported
by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling its
customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment
choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced
time-to-market and lower overall costs.
Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over
4,554 employees and operations in 80 global locations, it has delivered over 8,000 IFE
systems and 1,000 inflight connectivity solutions to the world's leading airlines. For
additional information, please visit http://www.panasonic.aero [http://www.panasonic.aero ] .
About AeroMobile Â
AeroMobile Communications Limited is a UK-based mobile service provider for the
aviation industry. AeroMobile provides world class, proven, technology and services that
enable airline passengers to use their own mobile phones for voice, texting and mobile
data whilst inflight.
As part of the Panasonic Group's Global Communication Suite, AeroMobile's services are
available for installation either at the point of aircraft manufacture (line fit) or on
aircraft in service (retrofit) across both Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Since 2008, over 40 million passengers have successfully connected to the AeroMobile
network inflight.
The AeroMobile service is currently available on; Air Berlin, Aer Lingus, Air France,
Alitalia, Cathy Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, EuroWings, EVA Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Malindo Air,
Qatar Airways, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, SWISS and Virgin
Atlantic.
For more information on AeroMobile go to http://www.aeromobile.net.
Panasonic Avionics
CONTACT: US Contact Brian Bardwell Corporate Communications Manager Tel: +1-949-462-1742 Brian.Bardwell@panasonic.aero UK Contact Bell Pottinger Tel: +44-20-3772-2500 panasonicavionics@bellpottinger.com
Puzzle.Plus: A Classic Puzzle App That Determines a Player's Individuality
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 3:07:01 AM
Puzzle.Plus: A Classic Puzzle App That Determines a Player's Individuality
OBNINSK, Russia, October 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Puzzle Plus project (http://puzzle.plus), one of the leading developers of classic
jigsaw puzzle apps, has released a new version of its Puzzle.Plus game. Unique to this
version of the app is a remastering of the popular game to be equally comfortable and
compatible on both the iPad, and on the iPhone. The game features improved graphics and a
larger set of new images for puzzles, which the developers already have plans to expand.
Along with its improvements, the app has kept its simple, easy-to-use interface.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/429922 )
All of these brand new features will be available absolutely free with the new
Puzzle.Plus app: Â
- Intelligently designed for all users of all ages with every piece having a unique
shape;
- Saves of every puzzle ever solved by the player;
- Share completed puzzle with friends;
- Full HD optimization for comfort;
- Game Center integration with Achievements and Leaderboards;
- Rotation mode for a greater challenge;
- 5 levels of difficulty for beginners and experienced players.
Improved gameplay is at the center of the new update. With enhanced graphics and
improved actions like piece rotation mode, Puzzle.Plus becomes even more realistic. Even
small puzzles can be adapted to a higher difficulty level while remaining true to its
slogan, a "classic puzzle in your hands."
Puzzle.Plus is for puzzle lovers of all ages and available now only in the UK via the
App Store. To download, visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/real-jigsaw-puzzle/id964782951?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
About Puzzle.PlusÂ
Puzzle.Plus makes it possible to play your favorite game anywhere, anytime, from
simple 15-piece puzzles to 120-piece puzzles for more experienced players. For an even
greater challenge, turn on the Piece Rotation mode.
Every puzzle is cut differently, so no two are the same. Move loose pieces to the
margins and zoom in and out to focus on one area. Assemble pieces into groups, then move
and connect the groups.
Puzzle.Plus saves player's works in progress so they can return to them any time. Â Â
Â
To learn more about Puzzle+, the studio behind Puzzle.Plus, visit:
http://puzzle.plus
Contact: Andrey Ivanushkin, +79056439263
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/429922
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Puzzle.Plus
OBNINSK, Russia, October 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Puzzle Plus project (http://puzzle.plus), one of the leading developers of classic
jigsaw puzzle apps, has released a new version of its Puzzle.Plus game. Unique to this
version of the app is a remastering of the popular game to be equally comfortable and
compatible on both the iPad, and on the iPhone. The game features improved graphics and a
larger set of new images for puzzles, which the developers already have plans to expand.
Along with its improvements, the app has kept its simple, easy-to-use interface.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/429922 )
All of these brand new features will be available absolutely free with the new
Puzzle.Plus app: Â
- Intelligently designed for all users of all ages with every piece having a unique
shape;
- Saves of every puzzle ever solved by the player;
- Share completed puzzle with friends;
- Full HD optimization for comfort;
- Game Center integration with Achievements and Leaderboards;
- Rotation mode for a greater challenge;
- 5 levels of difficulty for beginners and experienced players.
Improved gameplay is at the center of the new update. With enhanced graphics and
improved actions like piece rotation mode, Puzzle.Plus becomes even more realistic. Even
small puzzles can be adapted to a higher difficulty level while remaining true to its
slogan, a "classic puzzle in your hands."
Puzzle.Plus is for puzzle lovers of all ages and available now only in the UK via the
App Store. To download, visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/real-jigsaw-puzzle/id964782951?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
About Puzzle.PlusÂ
Puzzle.Plus makes it possible to play your favorite game anywhere, anytime, from
simple 15-piece puzzles to 120-piece puzzles for more experienced players. For an even
greater challenge, turn on the Piece Rotation mode.
Every puzzle is cut differently, so no two are the same. Move loose pieces to the
margins and zoom in and out to focus on one area. Assemble pieces into groups, then move
and connect the groups.
Puzzle.Plus saves player's works in progress so they can return to them any time. Â Â
Â
To learn more about Puzzle+, the studio behind Puzzle.Plus, visit:
http://puzzle.plus
Contact: Andrey Ivanushkin, +79056439263
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/429922
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161018/429922
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Puzzle.Plus
Faraday Unveils Uranus(TM) SoC Development Platform for Ultra-Low-Power IoT
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 19, 2016 at 1:07:02 AM
Faraday Unveils Uranus(TM) SoC Development Platform for Ultra-Low-Power IoT
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035), a leading ASIC design service and IP provider, today introduced the Uranus(TM) 55nm ultra-low-power SoC development platform for IoT applications. As the latest member of its MCU-based SoC development platform series, Uranus(TM) features Faraday's PowerSlash(TM) IP, USB 2.0 interface, 12-bit 8-channel ADC, 10-bit DAC, embedded flash memory, and comprehensive SDK support, demonstrating the next level of IoT chip power-saving.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20161014/8521606543
Faraday's SoC development platform effectively reduces the time-to-market of system products by allowing early software design ahead of chip availability. It offers an integrated environment consisting of mainstream processor core, pre-verified Faraday interface and fabric IP, along with SDK, upon which system software may be built. Further on the premises, Uranus(TM) platform demonstrates DVFS power modes management to balance trade-offs between performance and power consumption. In particular, its Turbo Mode alters the trade-off point to enable MCU core achieve 2x performance under given power constraint.
"As the driver of ASIC design service innovations, Faraday's SoC development platform series aims not only to help customer's chip design but also its system development," said Steve Wang, President of Faraday. "Satisfying both ultra-low-power and high-performance needs has become the key for next-generation IoT chip design. We proudly present Uranus(TM), the newest member of our platform series, to provide the right tool for achieving that goal."
For Uranus(TM) (FIE3255) demonstration, please visit Faraday at the following exhibitions:
-- SEDEX, Oct 26-28 in Seoul, Korea
-- ARM Tech Symposia, Oct 31 in Shanghai, China
-- Embedded Technology, Nov 16-18 in Yokohama, Japan
About Faraday Technology Corporation
Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035) is a leading ASIC design service and IP provider. The broad silicon IP portfolio includes I/O, Cell Library, Memory Compiler, ARM-compliant CPUs, DDR2/3/4, low-power DDR1/2/3, MIPI, V-by-One, MPEG4, H.264, USB 2.0/3.1 Gen 1, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Serial ATA, PCI Express, and programmable SerDes, etc. Headquartered in Taiwan, Faraday has service and support offices around the world, including the U.S., Japan, Europe, and China.
For more information about Faraday, please visit: http://www.faraday-tech.com
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SOURCE Faraday Technology Corporation
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Faraday Technology Corporation
CONTACT: Faraday Tech, Evan Ke, +886-3-578-7888 x8689, evan@faraday-tech.com
Web Site: http://www.faraday-tech.com
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035), a leading ASIC design service and IP provider, today introduced the Uranus(TM) 55nm ultra-low-power SoC development platform for IoT applications. As the latest member of its MCU-based SoC development platform series, Uranus(TM) features Faraday's PowerSlash(TM) IP, USB 2.0 interface, 12-bit 8-channel ADC, 10-bit DAC, embedded flash memory, and comprehensive SDK support, demonstrating the next level of IoT chip power-saving.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20161014/8521606543
Faraday's SoC development platform effectively reduces the time-to-market of system products by allowing early software design ahead of chip availability. It offers an integrated environment consisting of mainstream processor core, pre-verified Faraday interface and fabric IP, along with SDK, upon which system software may be built. Further on the premises, Uranus(TM) platform demonstrates DVFS power modes management to balance trade-offs between performance and power consumption. In particular, its Turbo Mode alters the trade-off point to enable MCU core achieve 2x performance under given power constraint.
"As the driver of ASIC design service innovations, Faraday's SoC development platform series aims not only to help customer's chip design but also its system development," said Steve Wang, President of Faraday. "Satisfying both ultra-low-power and high-performance needs has become the key for next-generation IoT chip design. We proudly present Uranus(TM), the newest member of our platform series, to provide the right tool for achieving that goal."
For Uranus(TM) (FIE3255) demonstration, please visit Faraday at the following exhibitions:
-- SEDEX, Oct 26-28 in Seoul, Korea
-- ARM Tech Symposia, Oct 31 in Shanghai, China
-- Embedded Technology, Nov 16-18 in Yokohama, Japan
About Faraday Technology Corporation
Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035) is a leading ASIC design service and IP provider. The broad silicon IP portfolio includes I/O, Cell Library, Memory Compiler, ARM-compliant CPUs, DDR2/3/4, low-power DDR1/2/3, MIPI, V-by-One, MPEG4, H.264, USB 2.0/3.1 Gen 1, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, Serial ATA, PCI Express, and programmable SerDes, etc. Headquartered in Taiwan, Faraday has service and support offices around the world, including the U.S., Japan, Europe, and China.
For more information about Faraday, please visit: http://www.faraday-tech.com
Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20161014/8521606543
SOURCE Faraday Technology Corporation
Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161013/428339
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Faraday Technology Corporation
CONTACT: Faraday Tech, Evan Ke, +886-3-578-7888 x8689, evan@faraday-tech.com
Web Site: http://www.faraday-tech.com
October 18, 2016
New Memory Offering from Microchip Offers Unlimited Endurance along with Safe Data Storage at Power Loss
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 18, 2016 at 11:07:01 PM
New Memory Offering from Microchip Offers Unlimited Endurance along with Safe Data Storage at Power Loss
The I2C EERAM memory is a low-cost NVSRAM that eliminates the need for an external battery to retain data
BANGKOK, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- New low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology Inc.[NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. This new I(2)C EERAM memory is an easy to implement non-volatile SRAM memory that is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20161012/8521606523
EERAM is a standalone SRAM memory with shadow EEPROM back-up on a single chip that helps automatically retain contents of the SRAM memory when system power is lost. The EERAM offers instant random writes to the array with no write cycle delay. The I(2)C EERAM family is available in 4 Kb and 16 Kb densities and comes in standard 8-pin SOIC, TSSOP and PDIP packages. EERAM is available in 3.0V and 5.0V options and in industrial and automotive temperature ranges (-40 degree Celsius to 85 degree Celsius and -40 degree Celsius to 125 degree Celsius) and is available in automotive grade.
Comprised of two familiar and reliable memory technologies on a single chip, EEPROM and SRAM, EERAM offers a robust and dependable data solution that is also the lowest cost non-volatile SRAM solution. EERAM does not require an external battery to safely store data during a power loss event. Instead, a small, external capacitor is needed to provide the energy needed to store the contents of the SRAM on to the EEPROM when system power is lost.
"We want to provide customers with easy, inexpensive, and reliable memory solutions with unlimited endurance," said Randy Drwinga, vice president of Microchip's Memory Products Division. "EERAM is an excellent solution for customers looking to constantly record or monitor data and now Microchip provides this solution at a cost that is unmatched for metering, automotive and industrial applications."
For more information about Microchip's new family of EERAM I(2)C memory, visit: http://www.microchip.com/EERAM
Development support
The EERAM I(2)C PICtail(TM) Kit (AC500100) will be available in January 2017 from Microchip.
Availability
The following devices are available in 8-pin SOIC, TSSOP and PDIP packages in volume production in 10,000 unit quantities:
-- 47L04
-- 47C04
-- 47L16
-- 47C16
For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor. To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to microchipDIRECT (http://www.microchipdirect.com/ProductSearch.aspx?KeywordsGL16) or contact one of Microchip's authorised distribution partners.
Resources
High-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish):
-- Chip graphic:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/30176223331/sizes/l
Follow Microchip
-- RSS Feed for Microchip product news:
http://www.microchip.com/RSS/recent-PRProduct.xml
-- Twitter: twitter.com/microchiptech
-- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/microchiptechnology
-- YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/microchiptechnology
About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com.
Note: The Microchip name and logo and the Microchip logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. PICtail is trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
For more information, please contact:
Daphne Yuen (Microchip): (+852) 2943-5115
(email: daphne.yuen@microchip.com)
Photo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20161012/8521606523
SOURCE Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology
Web Site: http://www.microchip.com
The I2C EERAM memory is a low-cost NVSRAM that eliminates the need for an external battery to retain data
BANGKOK, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- New low-cost, low-risk memory solution offering unlimited endurance and safe data storage at power loss is now available from Microchip Technology Inc.[NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. This new I(2)C EERAM memory is an easy to implement non-volatile SRAM memory that is ideal for applications that need to constantly or instantaneously record, update or monitor data including metering, automotive and industrial applications.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20161012/8521606523
EERAM is a standalone SRAM memory with shadow EEPROM back-up on a single chip that helps automatically retain contents of the SRAM memory when system power is lost. The EERAM offers instant random writes to the array with no write cycle delay. The I(2)C EERAM family is available in 4 Kb and 16 Kb densities and comes in standard 8-pin SOIC, TSSOP and PDIP packages. EERAM is available in 3.0V and 5.0V options and in industrial and automotive temperature ranges (-40 degree Celsius to 85 degree Celsius and -40 degree Celsius to 125 degree Celsius) and is available in automotive grade.
Comprised of two familiar and reliable memory technologies on a single chip, EEPROM and SRAM, EERAM offers a robust and dependable data solution that is also the lowest cost non-volatile SRAM solution. EERAM does not require an external battery to safely store data during a power loss event. Instead, a small, external capacitor is needed to provide the energy needed to store the contents of the SRAM on to the EEPROM when system power is lost.
"We want to provide customers with easy, inexpensive, and reliable memory solutions with unlimited endurance," said Randy Drwinga, vice president of Microchip's Memory Products Division. "EERAM is an excellent solution for customers looking to constantly record or monitor data and now Microchip provides this solution at a cost that is unmatched for metering, automotive and industrial applications."
For more information about Microchip's new family of EERAM I(2)C memory, visit: http://www.microchip.com/EERAM
Development support
The EERAM I(2)C PICtail(TM) Kit (AC500100) will be available in January 2017 from Microchip.
Availability
The following devices are available in 8-pin SOIC, TSSOP and PDIP packages in volume production in 10,000 unit quantities:
-- 47L04
-- 47C04
-- 47L16
-- 47C16
For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor. To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to microchipDIRECT (http://www.microchipdirect.com/ProductSearch.aspx?KeywordsGL16) or contact one of Microchip's authorised distribution partners.
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Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com.
Note: The Microchip name and logo and the Microchip logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. PICtail is trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
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Jackery Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Portable & Powerful 578Wh Solar Ready Outdoor Generator
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 12:42:01 PM
Jackery Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Portable & Powerful 578Wh Solar Ready Outdoor Generator
With Jackery Power Pro, users have up to 578Wh of energy to charge any device- TV, mini, refrigerator, drones, laptops, mobile phones, speakers, lights, or power tools, while outdoors, off the grid, and in emergency disaster situations.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, empowering people on the go with premium mobile battery chargers, unveiled today the Jackery Power Pro, a portable solar ready power energy storage solution that can deliver power to almost anything- TV, mini refrigerator, drones, mobile devices, cameras, speakers, power tools, and more, while being used outdoors - whether RVing, camping, boating, backyard partying, or providing disaster relief during emergency situations. Jackery is launching a crowdfunding program to raise $50,000 on Kickstarter to finish development and produce the first commercial batch of Jackery Power Pro.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/429871
No other portable energy storage solution on the market today in the same class can deliver as much wattage hours as the Power Pro. With 578Wh of energy, the Jackery Power Pro can charge a smartphone up to 45 times, a 12V/ 5W lamp up to 100+ hours, or power a mini-refrigerator for up to 10 hours and an LCD TV for up to 4 hours. It features 110V AC and 12V DC output ports, 12V cigarette lighter DC output port, 2 12V 6mm output ports, 2 USB 5V 2.1A output ports, and even a bright & powerful LED light that can be used to illuminate areas at night.
It takes just 6 hours to charge the Power Pro using the AC plug, and just about 7 hours using a compatible solar panel (Jackery solar panel is available as options). An LCD screen displays real-time status of the remaining charges left. At only 12 pounds, the Jackery Power Pro weighs less than traditional power generator products and other energy storage solution products. It can easily tote along for camping trips or summer beach days. Jackery Power Pro's sleek design not only looks great, but also protects the battery pack from extreme temperatures and moisture. The Power Pro is also protected from surges and short circuits.
Jackery Power Pro was designed to be environmental friendly- using lithium ion battery rather than an acid lead battery. This decision significantly increases the number of charging cycles & therefore the life of the unit itself. Lithium ion batteries weigh less, are much more efficient & are cleaner & safer for the environment than acid lead batteries. Jackery chooses to use only the highest grade battery cells from Panasonic, the same batteries that are used in Tesla products, to make this the best product possible.
"Our new Jackery Power Pro gives people on the go the energy they need to empower their lives outdoors, off the grid," says Julie Wang, Vice President of Operations, Jackery. "It takes portable electricity to the next level, with 578Wh of energy in a stylish, easy-to-carry and safe battery more powerful than any other portable generator on the market."
The Jackery Power Pro Kickstarter campaign starts on October 18th, and the Power Pro will be available for as low as $375 (retail price $799) if the project meets its funding goal. The Jackery Power Pro will come with a 12-month warranty.
About Jackery
Jackery is a Silicon Valley company dedicated to making the world's best mobile battery chargers. From sports fans to students, moms to mountain climbers, Jackery empowers people on the go. Our products are currently sold in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia. For more information, please visit http://www.jackery.com, and follow #JackeryNation on Twitter @jackeryinc or Facebook @jackery.inc to see how passionate our fans are about their Jackery products and the lifestyles we enable.
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Jackery
CONTACT: John Nelson, SSPR, 847.899.6683, jnelson@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.jackery.com
With Jackery Power Pro, users have up to 578Wh of energy to charge any device- TV, mini, refrigerator, drones, laptops, mobile phones, speakers, lights, or power tools, while outdoors, off the grid, and in emergency disaster situations.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, empowering people on the go with premium mobile battery chargers, unveiled today the Jackery Power Pro, a portable solar ready power energy storage solution that can deliver power to almost anything- TV, mini refrigerator, drones, mobile devices, cameras, speakers, power tools, and more, while being used outdoors - whether RVing, camping, boating, backyard partying, or providing disaster relief during emergency situations. Jackery is launching a crowdfunding program to raise $50,000 on Kickstarter to finish development and produce the first commercial batch of Jackery Power Pro.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/429871
No other portable energy storage solution on the market today in the same class can deliver as much wattage hours as the Power Pro. With 578Wh of energy, the Jackery Power Pro can charge a smartphone up to 45 times, a 12V/ 5W lamp up to 100+ hours, or power a mini-refrigerator for up to 10 hours and an LCD TV for up to 4 hours. It features 110V AC and 12V DC output ports, 12V cigarette lighter DC output port, 2 12V 6mm output ports, 2 USB 5V 2.1A output ports, and even a bright & powerful LED light that can be used to illuminate areas at night.
It takes just 6 hours to charge the Power Pro using the AC plug, and just about 7 hours using a compatible solar panel (Jackery solar panel is available as options). An LCD screen displays real-time status of the remaining charges left. At only 12 pounds, the Jackery Power Pro weighs less than traditional power generator products and other energy storage solution products. It can easily tote along for camping trips or summer beach days. Jackery Power Pro's sleek design not only looks great, but also protects the battery pack from extreme temperatures and moisture. The Power Pro is also protected from surges and short circuits.
Jackery Power Pro was designed to be environmental friendly- using lithium ion battery rather than an acid lead battery. This decision significantly increases the number of charging cycles & therefore the life of the unit itself. Lithium ion batteries weigh less, are much more efficient & are cleaner & safer for the environment than acid lead batteries. Jackery chooses to use only the highest grade battery cells from Panasonic, the same batteries that are used in Tesla products, to make this the best product possible.
"Our new Jackery Power Pro gives people on the go the energy they need to empower their lives outdoors, off the grid," says Julie Wang, Vice President of Operations, Jackery. "It takes portable electricity to the next level, with 578Wh of energy in a stylish, easy-to-carry and safe battery more powerful than any other portable generator on the market."
The Jackery Power Pro Kickstarter campaign starts on October 18th, and the Power Pro will be available for as low as $375 (retail price $799) if the project meets its funding goal. The Jackery Power Pro will come with a 12-month warranty.
About Jackery
Jackery is a Silicon Valley company dedicated to making the world's best mobile battery chargers. From sports fans to students, moms to mountain climbers, Jackery empowers people on the go. Our products are currently sold in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia. For more information, please visit http://www.jackery.com, and follow #JackeryNation on Twitter @jackeryinc or Facebook @jackery.inc to see how passionate our fans are about their Jackery products and the lifestyles we enable.
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Jackery
CONTACT: John Nelson, SSPR, 847.899.6683, jnelson@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.jackery.com
$15,000 drone competition announced for UTM Convention 2016
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 9:56:01 AM
$15,000 drone competition announced for UTM Convention 2016
SYRACUSE N.Y., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The UTM Convention 2016 and HiddenGenius.com have partnered to launch a technology competition that demonstrates drone sense and avoid technologies (SAA).
The enormous growth in the number of small UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) has highlighted the tremendous opportunities in this industry. This includes using drones beyond line of sight to monitor the safety of rail track, bridges, and power lines. It also includes package delivery and humanitarian missions.
NASA is leading the research and development of UTM (UAS Traffic Management), and many sense and avoid approaches are under development to address this technology hurdle.
"Many companies and organizations are working on SAA, but there is real power in demonstrating it in an open competition and building public trust," said Trevor McKeeman, CEO of HiddenGenius. He added, "We won't see widespread drone package delivery or flying commercially beyond line of sight without it."
The competition will be held on Nov. 9 in conjunction with UTM Convention 2016 at the Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. The $15,000 prize is seen as a small preliminary event. It will lead into a competition with a much larger prize for tackling the critical challenge of drones sensing and avoiding low flying aircraft. HiddenGenius has announced this larger competition, is partnering with leading sponsors, and is exploring hosting venues.
Competitor and sponsor registration for the UTM Convention 2016 SAA drone competition is open to anyone, but limited in number. For more information visit the UTM Convention, and HiddenGenius competition websites. For specific questions about the competition contact support@hiddengenius.com or SAAChallenge@atca.org.
SOURCE UTM Convention 2016
UTM Convention 2016
CONTACT: Abigail Glenn-Chase, Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), Phone: 703-299-2430 x308, Fax: 703-299-2437, Email: abigail.glenn-chase@atca.org
SYRACUSE N.Y., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The UTM Convention 2016 and HiddenGenius.com have partnered to launch a technology competition that demonstrates drone sense and avoid technologies (SAA).
The enormous growth in the number of small UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) has highlighted the tremendous opportunities in this industry. This includes using drones beyond line of sight to monitor the safety of rail track, bridges, and power lines. It also includes package delivery and humanitarian missions.
NASA is leading the research and development of UTM (UAS Traffic Management), and many sense and avoid approaches are under development to address this technology hurdle.
"Many companies and organizations are working on SAA, but there is real power in demonstrating it in an open competition and building public trust," said Trevor McKeeman, CEO of HiddenGenius. He added, "We won't see widespread drone package delivery or flying commercially beyond line of sight without it."
The competition will be held on Nov. 9 in conjunction with UTM Convention 2016 at the Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. The $15,000 prize is seen as a small preliminary event. It will lead into a competition with a much larger prize for tackling the critical challenge of drones sensing and avoiding low flying aircraft. HiddenGenius has announced this larger competition, is partnering with leading sponsors, and is exploring hosting venues.
Competitor and sponsor registration for the UTM Convention 2016 SAA drone competition is open to anyone, but limited in number. For more information visit the UTM Convention, and HiddenGenius competition websites. For specific questions about the competition contact support@hiddengenius.com or SAAChallenge@atca.org.
SOURCE UTM Convention 2016
UTM Convention 2016
CONTACT: Abigail Glenn-Chase, Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), Phone: 703-299-2430 x308, Fax: 703-299-2437, Email: abigail.glenn-chase@atca.org
KNBOR, World's First WiFi-Producing Ceiling Lamp, Starts Kickstarter Campaign
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 18, 2016 at 9:21:01 AM
KNBOR, World's First WiFi-Producing Ceiling Lamp, Starts Kickstarter Campaign
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong-based smart tech company Knbor Technology Co., LTD is launching a new innovative product called KNBOR, which seeks to provide a solution to a common problem that plagues Wi-Fi technology these days: coverage.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/429719
KNBOR is a unique smart ceiling lamp that features a multitude of programmable lighting options, all controllable from the lamp's own mobile app. The lamp's colors can be manually picked and synced to music. It can also be programmed to dim or brighten at certain hours of the day so as to mimic one's sleeping habits.
However, KNBOR's most notable feature is its Wi-Fi signal-producing capability. Connected to an Ethernet port, a KNBOR unit will instantly turn into a wireless router, essentially making the room where it was installed in a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Wi-Fi signals from standard routers can be easily blocked and cut-off by walls, shelves, and any other large furniture. This is the reason why a lot of people trouble themselves with proper router placement just to ensure that all areas of their domicile or office is sufficiently covered.
But KNBOR promises to take the busywork out of router placement by being a smart light solution and a perfect easy Wi-Fi source at the same time.
"Where there is light, there is Wi-Fi," as the motto on Knbor's website (http://www.knbor.com) goes. Each KNBOR unit produces a Wi-Fi signal every time it powers up, thereby providing coverage in each room a unit is installed. Even if a room is some distance away from the Wi-Fi source, it is still ensured a strong and stable Internet connection.
KNBOR unit utilizes its function with the latest Power Line Communication (PLC) technology. PLC promises to consume less electricity, yet still deliver a powerful Internet signal with fast transmission and zero strength loss. It has also been touted to be one of the most cost efficient methods with which one can equip a house with Wi-Fi. And since KNBOR units are to be placed high up on the ceiling, this ensures that the chance for dead zones will be reduced to nil.
The Knbor team is planning to seek backers for KNBOR on Kickstarter. There are plans for additional functionality if certain stretch goals and milestones are reached: at $100K, IFTTT support will be added, allowing KNBOR users to fully program their KNBOR units according to their needs (at $200K, KNBOR will be equipped with a dynamic lighting feature, giving it the ability to auto-adjust its brightness according to the hour of the day; and finally at $400K, KNBOR will have a video sync mode that allows it to sync its color according to what is currently displayed on a television screen).
According to the timeline outlined on KNBOR's Kickstarter page, beta testing for KNBOR has just been recently concluded as of this writing. After the Kickstarter campaign, the Knbor team will then focus on further optimizing the product for mass production. The production of the units for shipment to Kickstarter backers will commence on February 2017. All units and rewards are expected to be delivered a few months later, in June 2017.
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Knbor Technology Co., LTD
CONTACT: Gloria He,+86-137-6023-5880, gloria.he@knbor.com
Web Site: http://www.knbor.com
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong-based smart tech company Knbor Technology Co., LTD is launching a new innovative product called KNBOR, which seeks to provide a solution to a common problem that plagues Wi-Fi technology these days: coverage.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161018/429719
KNBOR is a unique smart ceiling lamp that features a multitude of programmable lighting options, all controllable from the lamp's own mobile app. The lamp's colors can be manually picked and synced to music. It can also be programmed to dim or brighten at certain hours of the day so as to mimic one's sleeping habits.
However, KNBOR's most notable feature is its Wi-Fi signal-producing capability. Connected to an Ethernet port, a KNBOR unit will instantly turn into a wireless router, essentially making the room where it was installed in a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Wi-Fi signals from standard routers can be easily blocked and cut-off by walls, shelves, and any other large furniture. This is the reason why a lot of people trouble themselves with proper router placement just to ensure that all areas of their domicile or office is sufficiently covered.
But KNBOR promises to take the busywork out of router placement by being a smart light solution and a perfect easy Wi-Fi source at the same time.
"Where there is light, there is Wi-Fi," as the motto on Knbor's website (http://www.knbor.com) goes. Each KNBOR unit produces a Wi-Fi signal every time it powers up, thereby providing coverage in each room a unit is installed. Even if a room is some distance away from the Wi-Fi source, it is still ensured a strong and stable Internet connection.
KNBOR unit utilizes its function with the latest Power Line Communication (PLC) technology. PLC promises to consume less electricity, yet still deliver a powerful Internet signal with fast transmission and zero strength loss. It has also been touted to be one of the most cost efficient methods with which one can equip a house with Wi-Fi. And since KNBOR units are to be placed high up on the ceiling, this ensures that the chance for dead zones will be reduced to nil.
The Knbor team is planning to seek backers for KNBOR on Kickstarter. There are plans for additional functionality if certain stretch goals and milestones are reached: at $100K, IFTTT support will be added, allowing KNBOR users to fully program their KNBOR units according to their needs (at $200K, KNBOR will be equipped with a dynamic lighting feature, giving it the ability to auto-adjust its brightness according to the hour of the day; and finally at $400K, KNBOR will have a video sync mode that allows it to sync its color according to what is currently displayed on a television screen).
According to the timeline outlined on KNBOR's Kickstarter page, beta testing for KNBOR has just been recently concluded as of this writing. After the Kickstarter campaign, the Knbor team will then focus on further optimizing the product for mass production. The production of the units for shipment to Kickstarter backers will commence on February 2017. All units and rewards are expected to be delivered a few months later, in June 2017.
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SOURCE Knbor Technology Co., LTD
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Knbor Technology Co., LTD
CONTACT: Gloria He,+86-137-6023-5880, gloria.he@knbor.com
Web Site: http://www.knbor.com
Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New Premium Fine Art Papers Ideal For Professional Photographers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on October 18, 2016 at 9:14:01 AM
Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New Premium Fine Art Papers Ideal For Professional Photographers
Key Features Include Rich Color Reproduction, Longevity and Detailed Expression of Gradation
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Photographers have a wide range of paper options when printing their work and choosing the right paper to match the work is key to professional and amateur photographers alike. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continues to show their commitment to the professional printing market by announcing today three new Premium Fine Art papers -- Premium Fine Art Smooth, Premium Fine Art Bright White and Premium Polished Rag. Designed to produce, rich-color reproduction, and detailed expression of gradation, these new papers will help photographers take their images to the next level and create works of art.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160119/323578LOGO
"Canon continues to be committed to our professional printing audience and these new papers are a great example of providing the tools needed to create great artwork," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Having a wide range of versatile media support for our printers allows users to choose the best paper to create their masterpiece."
Premium Fine Art Smooth paper is designed to produce a deep, rich black by allowing the pigment to reside close to the surface of the paper. This line of paper separates the ink-receiving layers into a color-reproduction layer and an absorbing layer allowing more pigment to remain on the surface of the paper for a dramatically improved color reproduction. Premium Fine Art Smooth uses 100% cotton for the base and it does not contain lignin, a causative substance that can result in yellow discoloration. This is an acid-free paper suitable for archival prints and image longevity. Additionally, when using the newly optimized LUCIA PRO ink, users will realize deeper black density, detail gradation of shadow and increased image longevity. The new Premium Fine Art Smooth adopts "natural" for tone of color, and "smooth" for texture of paper surface. The combination of the thickness of the paper and the soft, tender texture of cotton achieves a luxurious feeling final product. This 310 gsm paper is available in cut sheet sizes as well as 17, 24, 36 and 44-inch roll sizes.
Premium Fine Art Bright White is a high-quality, 100% cotton, acid-free inkjet paper with a bright white tone that provides more visual contrast. The very smooth and silky surface lends itself to high-color consistency and gamut making it ideal for profound photographic prints and fine art reproductions. This 305 gsm media is available in 24, 36, 44 and 60-inch roll sizes.
Premium Polished Rag is a semi-glossy, acid-free, bright white, 100% cotton-based paper designed to meet the needs of photographers or artists using digital photographic output and computer-generated artwork. These museum-quality papers provide excellent image sharpness and superb color gradation. They provide high-color consistency and gamut while being free of optical brighteners. This 305 gsm media paper is available in 24, 36 and 44 and 60-inch roll sizes.
These Canon Premium Fine Art papers are now available to order. For more information: http://www.usa.canon.com/
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
** Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Canon U.S.A. Web site:
http://www.usa.canon.com
For sales information/customer support:
http://www.usa.canon.com
1-800-OK-CANON
ccenter@cits.canon.com
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Canon U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Editorial Contacts: Angelique Ferrante, Canon U.S.A., Inc., 631-330-5112, aferrante@cusa.canon.com; Editorial Contacts: Leigh Nofi, Canon U.S.A., Inc., 631-330-3783, lnofi@cusa.canon.com
Web Site: http://www.usa.canon.com
Key Features Include Rich Color Reproduction, Longevity and Detailed Expression of Gradation
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Photographers have a wide range of paper options when printing their work and choosing the right paper to match the work is key to professional and amateur photographers alike. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, continues to show their commitment to the professional printing market by announcing today three new Premium Fine Art papers -- Premium Fine Art Smooth, Premium Fine Art Bright White and Premium Polished Rag. Designed to produce, rich-color reproduction, and detailed expression of gradation, these new papers will help photographers take their images to the next level and create works of art.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160119/323578LOGO
"Canon continues to be committed to our professional printing audience and these new papers are a great example of providing the tools needed to create great artwork," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Having a wide range of versatile media support for our printers allows users to choose the best paper to create their masterpiece."
Premium Fine Art Smooth paper is designed to produce a deep, rich black by allowing the pigment to reside close to the surface of the paper. This line of paper separates the ink-receiving layers into a color-reproduction layer and an absorbing layer allowing more pigment to remain on the surface of the paper for a dramatically improved color reproduction. Premium Fine Art Smooth uses 100% cotton for the base and it does not contain lignin, a causative substance that can result in yellow discoloration. This is an acid-free paper suitable for archival prints and image longevity. Additionally, when using the newly optimized LUCIA PRO ink, users will realize deeper black density, detail gradation of shadow and increased image longevity. The new Premium Fine Art Smooth adopts "natural" for tone of color, and "smooth" for texture of paper surface. The combination of the thickness of the paper and the soft, tender texture of cotton achieves a luxurious feeling final product. This 310 gsm paper is available in cut sheet sizes as well as 17, 24, 36 and 44-inch roll sizes.
Premium Fine Art Bright White is a high-quality, 100% cotton, acid-free inkjet paper with a bright white tone that provides more visual contrast. The very smooth and silky surface lends itself to high-color consistency and gamut making it ideal for profound photographic prints and fine art reproductions. This 305 gsm media is available in 24, 36, 44 and 60-inch roll sizes.
Premium Polished Rag is a semi-glossy, acid-free, bright white, 100% cotton-based paper designed to meet the needs of photographers or artists using digital photographic output and computer-generated artwork. These museum-quality papers provide excellent image sharpness and superb color gradation. They provide high-color consistency and gamut while being free of optical brighteners. This 305 gsm media paper is available in 24, 36 and 44 and 60-inch roll sizes.
These Canon Premium Fine Art papers are now available to order. For more information: http://www.usa.canon.com/
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
** Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Canon U.S.A. Web site:
http://www.usa.canon.com
For sales information/customer support:
http://www.usa.canon.com
1-800-OK-CANON
ccenter@cits.canon.com
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CBS ORDERS "CANDY CRUSH," A NEW ONE-HOUR, LIVE ACTION GAME SHOW SERIES BASED ON THE GLOBALLY RENOWNED MOBILE GAME FRANCHISE
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CBS ORDERS "CANDY CRUSH," A NEW ONE-HOUR, LIVE ACTION GAME SHOW SERIES BASED ON THE GLOBALLY RENOWNED MOBILE GAME FRANCHISE
CBS, Lionsgate Television and King Join Together on New Format Created by Matt Kunitz for Broadcast on the CBS Television Network and Distribution Internationally by Lionsgate
LOS ANGELES, and SANTA MONICA, Calif., and LONDON, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS has ordered CANDY CRUSH, a new one-hour, live action game show series based on the globally renowned mobile game franchise. CBS, Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) and King will join together on the new format created and executive produced by Matt Kunitz that will be distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by Lionsgate.
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In the game Candy Crush Saga, players match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 2,000 levels. Candy Crush Saga and its sister title, Candy Crush Soda Saga, are two of the top 10 grossing mobile games in the U.S. On average, 18 billion game rounds are played every month around the world.*
In the series, the game that has become a worldwide phenomenon comes to life as teams of two people use their wits and physical agility to compete on enormous, interactive game boards featuring next generation technology to conquer CANDY CRUSH and be crowned the champions. A host will be announced at a later date.
"We are huge fans of Candy Crush and, like so many others, we know the 'rush' of advancing to the next level of the game," said Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment. "We're excited to work with Lionsgate and King to adapt one of the world's most popular and entertaining game franchises for television and make it available to its massive, passionate fan base who can watch and play along at home."
"The Candy Crush franchise is a world-renowned property, so when the head of our interactive and games division, Peter Levin, brought this IP to Lionsgate, we instantly knew it would make an incredibly visual, physical and fun TV program," said Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. "CBS is a leader in unscripted television, which makes it the ideal home for CANDY CRUSH, and we're very happy to have Matt shepherding the production as we partner with the team at King on this series with the tremendous second-screen potential."
"We have a very entrepreneurial culture at Lionsgate, so we look for awesome worldwide IP like Candy Crush and work together across divisions to bring it to fans on every platform possible. Everyone who has played it knows that Candy Crush is an exciting, visual switcher game with great characters, and Matt and our alternative television team are working closely with Sebastian Knutsson and his creative team at King to bring it to life on CBS," said Peter Levin, President, Interactive Ventures and Games for Lionsgate, and executive producer on the series. Levin worked with Striker Entertainment's Russell Binder, King's licensing agent in the U.S., to facilitate licensing Candy Crush IP for this television show.
"The Candy Crush franchise lends itself perfectly to the kind of larger-than-life, physical game shows that I love to produce and CBS is the perfect home for it," said executive producer Matt Kunitz ("Wipeout," "Fear Factor"). "As a Candy Crush Saga player myself, I am excited to amp up the action and visuals in our huge Candy Crush Arena."
"The Candy Crush franchise has been loved by players around the world on mobile so it's very exciting to be working with Matt and the team to bring the fun and challenge of the Candy Crush games to television. We hope our players will be entertained by what is set to be a high-energy, challenging game show," said Sebastian Knutsson, Chief Creative Officer, King, and executive producer of CANDY CRUSH.
CANDY CRUSH will be produced by Pulse Creative in association with Lionsgate Television, King Ltd. and CBS Television Studios. Matt Kunitz, Peter Levin, Russell Binder, Nicki Sheard, VP Brand at King, and Sebastian Knutsson will serve as executive producers. Knutsson is King's Chief Creative Officer and is one of the founders of the company. He created Candy Crush Saga.
*Candy Crush Saga average monthly game rounds as of Sept. 2016.
About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand -- "the Eye" -- one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, Pop (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to http://www.cbscorporation.com.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment. The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the ground-breaking hit series Orange is the New Black, the fan favorite series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy WilliamsShow, the hit drama series The Royals, the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual and the breakout success Greenleaf.
The Company's feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Now You See Me and JohnWick series, Nerve, CBS Films/Lionsgate's Hell or High Water, Sicario, Roadside Attractions' Love &Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Codeblack Films' Addicted and breakout concert film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.
Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. http://www.lionsgate.com
About King
King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It had 409 million monthly active users as of second quarter 2016 across web, social and mobile platforms, and has developed more than 200 exclusive games that are enjoyed all around the world through its king.com and royalgames.com websites, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) in February 2016. King has game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Singapore, and Seattle, along with offices in San Francisco, Malta, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bucharest.
Press Contacts:
CBS:
Phil Gonzales 818-655-1580 phil.gonzales@cbs.com
Diane Ekeblad 818-655-1585 diane.ekeblad@cbs.com
Lionsgate:
Joanna Dodd Massey 310-255-3602 jmassey@lionsgate.com
Cristina Castaneda 310-255-5114 ccastaneda@lionsgate.com
King:
Sarah Georgiakakis 44 (0) 7867-473-558 sarah.georgiakakis@king.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves King's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements with respect to CANDY CRUSH are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause King's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to King and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither King nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of King or 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.
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CBS, Lionsgate Television and King Join Together on New Format Created by Matt Kunitz for Broadcast on the CBS Television Network and Distribution Internationally by Lionsgate
LOS ANGELES, and SANTA MONICA, Calif., and LONDON, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS has ordered CANDY CRUSH, a new one-hour, live action game show series based on the globally renowned mobile game franchise. CBS, Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) and King will join together on the new format created and executive produced by Matt Kunitz that will be distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by Lionsgate.
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In the game Candy Crush Saga, players match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 2,000 levels. Candy Crush Saga and its sister title, Candy Crush Soda Saga, are two of the top 10 grossing mobile games in the U.S. On average, 18 billion game rounds are played every month around the world.*
In the series, the game that has become a worldwide phenomenon comes to life as teams of two people use their wits and physical agility to compete on enormous, interactive game boards featuring next generation technology to conquer CANDY CRUSH and be crowned the champions. A host will be announced at a later date.
"We are huge fans of Candy Crush and, like so many others, we know the 'rush' of advancing to the next level of the game," said Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment. "We're excited to work with Lionsgate and King to adapt one of the world's most popular and entertaining game franchises for television and make it available to its massive, passionate fan base who can watch and play along at home."
"The Candy Crush franchise is a world-renowned property, so when the head of our interactive and games division, Peter Levin, brought this IP to Lionsgate, we instantly knew it would make an incredibly visual, physical and fun TV program," said Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. "CBS is a leader in unscripted television, which makes it the ideal home for CANDY CRUSH, and we're very happy to have Matt shepherding the production as we partner with the team at King on this series with the tremendous second-screen potential."
"We have a very entrepreneurial culture at Lionsgate, so we look for awesome worldwide IP like Candy Crush and work together across divisions to bring it to fans on every platform possible. Everyone who has played it knows that Candy Crush is an exciting, visual switcher game with great characters, and Matt and our alternative television team are working closely with Sebastian Knutsson and his creative team at King to bring it to life on CBS," said Peter Levin, President, Interactive Ventures and Games for Lionsgate, and executive producer on the series. Levin worked with Striker Entertainment's Russell Binder, King's licensing agent in the U.S., to facilitate licensing Candy Crush IP for this television show.
"The Candy Crush franchise lends itself perfectly to the kind of larger-than-life, physical game shows that I love to produce and CBS is the perfect home for it," said executive producer Matt Kunitz ("Wipeout," "Fear Factor"). "As a Candy Crush Saga player myself, I am excited to amp up the action and visuals in our huge Candy Crush Arena."
"The Candy Crush franchise has been loved by players around the world on mobile so it's very exciting to be working with Matt and the team to bring the fun and challenge of the Candy Crush games to television. We hope our players will be entertained by what is set to be a high-energy, challenging game show," said Sebastian Knutsson, Chief Creative Officer, King, and executive producer of CANDY CRUSH.
CANDY CRUSH will be produced by Pulse Creative in association with Lionsgate Television, King Ltd. and CBS Television Studios. Matt Kunitz, Peter Levin, Russell Binder, Nicki Sheard, VP Brand at King, and Sebastian Knutsson will serve as executive producers. Knutsson is King's Chief Creative Officer and is one of the founders of the company. He created Candy Crush Saga.
*Candy Crush Saga average monthly game rounds as of Sept. 2016.
About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand -- "the Eye" -- one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, Pop (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to http://www.cbscorporation.com.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment. The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the ground-breaking hit series Orange is the New Black, the fan favorite series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy WilliamsShow, the hit drama series The Royals, the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual and the breakout success Greenleaf.
The Company's feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Now You See Me and JohnWick series, Nerve, CBS Films/Lionsgate's Hell or High Water, Sicario, Roadside Attractions' Love &Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Codeblack Films' Addicted and breakout concert film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.
Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. http://www.lionsgate.com
About King
King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It had 409 million monthly active users as of second quarter 2016 across web, social and mobile platforms, and has developed more than 200 exclusive games that are enjoyed all around the world through its king.com and royalgames.com websites, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) in February 2016. King has game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Singapore, and Seattle, along with offices in San Francisco, Malta, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bucharest.
Press Contacts:
CBS:
Phil Gonzales 818-655-1580 phil.gonzales@cbs.com
Diane Ekeblad 818-655-1585 diane.ekeblad@cbs.com
Lionsgate:
Joanna Dodd Massey 310-255-3602 jmassey@lionsgate.com
Cristina Castaneda 310-255-5114 ccastaneda@lionsgate.com
King:
Sarah Georgiakakis 44 (0) 7867-473-558 sarah.georgiakakis@king.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves King's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements with respect to CANDY CRUSH are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause King's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to King and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither King nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of King or 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.
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thINK 2016 Sets the Bar for Inkjet User Group Events with Hugely Successful Second Installment
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 8:56:01 AM
thINK 2016 Sets the Bar for Inkjet User Group Events with Hugely Successful Second Installment
Annual user group conference attracts more than 400 production print professionals, analysts, partners, and press
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- thINK, an independent community of Canon Solutions America production print customers, today announced that for the second straight year, its interactive, educational conference was an overwhelming and resounding success.
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The event, which brought in record numbers establishing it as the largest inkjet user group in the world, was held October 10-12, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida at the beautiful Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort.
"Sequels are, by nature, not always successful either in terms of scope or sheer impact," said Victor Bohnert, thINK Executive Director. "We knew early on that building on the success of last year's event would be a challenge - but one that we welcomed - and as the feedback we've garnered and results have shown, thINK 2016 was an overwhelming success. We are truly proud of this year's event, and could not have done it without the support of such valued partners, industry professionals, and the entire thINK community."
Throughout the three-day event, a prevailing sense of community, interaction, and education was ever-present as both new and existing thINK members united to share their inkjet experiences, learn from experts, and hear from some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the industry. Over 30 sessions, designed for all levels of inkjet experience and awareness, were held throughout the event giving the audience unprecedented access to a robust bank of inkjet-related knowledge.
Additionally, more than 60 engaging speakers shared their inkjet stories over the course of the three days on topics that included:
-- Profitable Print - The Role of Inkjet in Profitable Print
-- Beyond Print - Capture More Marketing with Inkjet
-- Inkjet Color Basics - Color Management 101
-- A Map to Inkjet - Optimizing Your Workflow for Smooth Sailing
-- Get the Inkjet Edge - Transitioning Your Business with Inkjet
-- Inkjet Paper 101 - The Right Paper for the Right Job
Perhaps best illustrating the sense of inspiration cultivated by the event's unique sense of unity and cohesion was a keynote speech delivered by Scott Burrows, an internationally recognized motivational speaker and bestselling author. During the height of Burrows' collegiate career, his life changed dramatically and abruptly after surviving a horrific car crash. From the accident, Burrows suffered a serious spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down and he was subsequently diagnosed a quadriplegic. Sharing his insights on turning setbacks into powerful comebacks, Burrows embodied the spirit of thINK with a stunning, moving, and truly triumphant keynote that detailed his successful journey to one day walk again and overcome the toughest of obstacles. A day later, guests were treated to a keynote from tennis legend Chris Evert that culminated the rousing event and served as a reminder to the spirit of community and achievement that defined thINK 2016.
"This was undoubtedly a pivotal moment in the evolution of this great user-based community," said Eric Hawkinson, Senior Director of Marketing, Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America and thINK Board Member. "We are poised to continue this growth and build on the success of thINK 2016. This is a great time to be a part of one of the industry's most forward-thinking initiatives."
Canon Solutions America production print customers can access thINK 2016 Conference materials and other resources by joining the thINK Community. To join, register at thinkforum.com.
About thINK Forum
thINK is an independent community of Canon Solutions America production print customers, solution partners, and print industry experts. Led by some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the country, it provides a forum for members to network, gain knowledge, discuss common challenges, and share best practices. For more information, visit thinkforum.com.
Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. Océ is a registered trademark of Océ-Technologies B.V. in the United States and elsewhere. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
Victor Bohnert
victor@thinkforum.com
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thINK
Web Site: https://csa.canon.com
Annual user group conference attracts more than 400 production print professionals, analysts, partners, and press
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- thINK, an independent community of Canon Solutions America production print customers, today announced that for the second straight year, its interactive, educational conference was an overwhelming and resounding success.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160815/397994LOGO
The event, which brought in record numbers establishing it as the largest inkjet user group in the world, was held October 10-12, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida at the beautiful Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort.
"Sequels are, by nature, not always successful either in terms of scope or sheer impact," said Victor Bohnert, thINK Executive Director. "We knew early on that building on the success of last year's event would be a challenge - but one that we welcomed - and as the feedback we've garnered and results have shown, thINK 2016 was an overwhelming success. We are truly proud of this year's event, and could not have done it without the support of such valued partners, industry professionals, and the entire thINK community."
Throughout the three-day event, a prevailing sense of community, interaction, and education was ever-present as both new and existing thINK members united to share their inkjet experiences, learn from experts, and hear from some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the industry. Over 30 sessions, designed for all levels of inkjet experience and awareness, were held throughout the event giving the audience unprecedented access to a robust bank of inkjet-related knowledge.
Additionally, more than 60 engaging speakers shared their inkjet stories over the course of the three days on topics that included:
-- Profitable Print - The Role of Inkjet in Profitable Print
-- Beyond Print - Capture More Marketing with Inkjet
-- Inkjet Color Basics - Color Management 101
-- A Map to Inkjet - Optimizing Your Workflow for Smooth Sailing
-- Get the Inkjet Edge - Transitioning Your Business with Inkjet
-- Inkjet Paper 101 - The Right Paper for the Right Job
Perhaps best illustrating the sense of inspiration cultivated by the event's unique sense of unity and cohesion was a keynote speech delivered by Scott Burrows, an internationally recognized motivational speaker and bestselling author. During the height of Burrows' collegiate career, his life changed dramatically and abruptly after surviving a horrific car crash. From the accident, Burrows suffered a serious spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down and he was subsequently diagnosed a quadriplegic. Sharing his insights on turning setbacks into powerful comebacks, Burrows embodied the spirit of thINK with a stunning, moving, and truly triumphant keynote that detailed his successful journey to one day walk again and overcome the toughest of obstacles. A day later, guests were treated to a keynote from tennis legend Chris Evert that culminated the rousing event and served as a reminder to the spirit of community and achievement that defined thINK 2016.
"This was undoubtedly a pivotal moment in the evolution of this great user-based community," said Eric Hawkinson, Senior Director of Marketing, Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America and thINK Board Member. "We are poised to continue this growth and build on the success of thINK 2016. This is a great time to be a part of one of the industry's most forward-thinking initiatives."
Canon Solutions America production print customers can access thINK 2016 Conference materials and other resources by joining the thINK Community. To join, register at thinkforum.com.
About thINK Forum
thINK is an independent community of Canon Solutions America production print customers, solution partners, and print industry experts. Led by some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the country, it provides a forum for members to network, gain knowledge, discuss common challenges, and share best practices. For more information, visit thinkforum.com.
Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. Océ is a registered trademark of Océ-Technologies B.V. in the United States and elsewhere. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
Victor Bohnert
victor@thinkforum.com
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Red Lion Adds Innovative Control and Expansion Options to Rugged Graphite Platform
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 8:49:01 AM
Red Lion Adds Innovative Control and Expansion Options to Rugged Graphite Platform
New Offerings Combine Communication and Control Capabilities to Reduce Cost and Complexity
YORK, Pa., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced its rugged Graphite® platform has been expanded to include a new Graphite Core Controller and Graphite Crimson® Control Module that combine communication and control capabilities to reduce cost and ease operations. Both hardware offerings leverage an enhanced version of Red Lion's powerful Crimson 3.0 software with added Crimson Control functionality to provide a single programming solution for control, networking and data visualization.
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Crimson Control enables customers to use IEC 61131 programming languages - such as Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text and Instruction List - to solve specific application needs by developing logic control much like a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) without the added expense. This control functionality is now available as part of:
-- Graphite Core Controller: rugged standalone industrial controller that
features all-metal construction and works with a variety of I/O modules
to combine IEC 61131 control capabilities with networking and data
visualization alongside the core functionality - protocol conversion,
data logging and web serving - of a Graphite seven inch HMI minus the
graphical display.
-- Graphite Crimson Control Module: control module that plugs into Graphite
HMIs to form an all-in-one industrial solution that adds IEC 61131
control functionality without requiring additional panel space or a
separate programming package.
"Adding control and expansion options to our Graphite platform enables organizations to take communication and control capabilities even further to enhance factory automation and process control applications," said Paul Bunnell, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. "Customers can easily reduce equipment cost and complexity by using our new IEC 61131 control functionality to program logic control code without the need for additional software or hardware."
To support this extended functionality, Red Lion now offers rugged Graphite expansion racks that work with the Graphite platform to provide a scalable solution enabling organizations to remotely mount up to twelve plug-in modules to the back of a cabinet without extensive wiring. Each rack supports up to three plug-in modules and can be installed for a maximum of twenty modules per tethered Graphite connection.
Red Lion's Graphite platform includes a built-in web server that enables users to monitor and control applications via PCs, tablets or smartphones. SMS text-messaging and email alerts provide early warning of process issues, which helps avoid costly downtime or site visits. In addition, protocol conversion lets customers select from more than 300 industrial protocols to seamlessly integrate disparate devices such as PLCs, drives, cameras, barcode readers and panel meters.
The Graphite platform is ideal for factory automation and process control environments that may include manufacturing, oil & gas, water/wastewater, power, utility transportation and maritime. Applications include tank batteries, pipelines, salt water disposal, pump stations, lift stations, substation controls, solar array positioning and railroad trackside controls. For more information, visit http://www.redlion.net/Graphite.
About Red Lion Controls
As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for over forty years. Our automation, Ethernet and cellular M2M technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Red Lion is part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company. For more information, please visit http://www.redlion.net.
©2016 Red Lion Controls, Inc. All rights reserved. Red Lion and the Red Lion logo, Graphite and Crimson are registered trademarks of Red Lion Controls, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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New Offerings Combine Communication and Control Capabilities to Reduce Cost and Complexity
YORK, Pa., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced its rugged Graphite® platform has been expanded to include a new Graphite Core Controller and Graphite Crimson® Control Module that combine communication and control capabilities to reduce cost and ease operations. Both hardware offerings leverage an enhanced version of Red Lion's powerful Crimson 3.0 software with added Crimson Control functionality to provide a single programming solution for control, networking and data visualization.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20161017/429308
Crimson Control enables customers to use IEC 61131 programming languages - such as Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text and Instruction List - to solve specific application needs by developing logic control much like a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) without the added expense. This control functionality is now available as part of:
-- Graphite Core Controller: rugged standalone industrial controller that
features all-metal construction and works with a variety of I/O modules
to combine IEC 61131 control capabilities with networking and data
visualization alongside the core functionality - protocol conversion,
data logging and web serving - of a Graphite seven inch HMI minus the
graphical display.
-- Graphite Crimson Control Module: control module that plugs into Graphite
HMIs to form an all-in-one industrial solution that adds IEC 61131
control functionality without requiring additional panel space or a
separate programming package.
"Adding control and expansion options to our Graphite platform enables organizations to take communication and control capabilities even further to enhance factory automation and process control applications," said Paul Bunnell, director of product management at Red Lion Controls. "Customers can easily reduce equipment cost and complexity by using our new IEC 61131 control functionality to program logic control code without the need for additional software or hardware."
To support this extended functionality, Red Lion now offers rugged Graphite expansion racks that work with the Graphite platform to provide a scalable solution enabling organizations to remotely mount up to twelve plug-in modules to the back of a cabinet without extensive wiring. Each rack supports up to three plug-in modules and can be installed for a maximum of twenty modules per tethered Graphite connection.
Red Lion's Graphite platform includes a built-in web server that enables users to monitor and control applications via PCs, tablets or smartphones. SMS text-messaging and email alerts provide early warning of process issues, which helps avoid costly downtime or site visits. In addition, protocol conversion lets customers select from more than 300 industrial protocols to seamlessly integrate disparate devices such as PLCs, drives, cameras, barcode readers and panel meters.
The Graphite platform is ideal for factory automation and process control environments that may include manufacturing, oil & gas, water/wastewater, power, utility transportation and maritime. Applications include tank batteries, pipelines, salt water disposal, pump stations, lift stations, substation controls, solar array positioning and railroad trackside controls. For more information, visit http://www.redlion.net/Graphite.
About Red Lion Controls
As the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for over forty years. Our automation, Ethernet and cellular M2M technology enables companies worldwide to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Red Lion is part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company. For more information, please visit http://www.redlion.net.
©2016 Red Lion Controls, Inc. All rights reserved. Red Lion and the Red Lion logo, Graphite and Crimson are registered trademarks of Red Lion Controls, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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CBS ORDERS "CANDY CRUSH," A NEW ONE-HOUR, LIVE ACTION GAME SHOW SERIES BASED ON THE GLOBALLY RENOWNED MOBILE GAME FRANCHISE
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 8:49:01 AM
CBS ORDERS "CANDY CRUSH," A NEW ONE-HOUR, LIVE ACTION GAME SHOW SERIES BASED ON THE GLOBALLY RENOWNED MOBILE GAME FRANCHISE
CBS, Lionsgate Television and King Join Together on New Format Created by Matt Kunitz for Broadcast on the CBS Television Network and Distribution Internationally by Lionsgate
LOS ANGELES, and SANTA MONICA, Calif., and LONDON, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ -- CBS has ordered CANDY CRUSH, a new one-hour, live action game show series based on the globally renowned mobile game franchise. CBS, Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) and King will join together on the new format created and executive produced by Matt Kunitz that will be distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by Lionsgate.
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In the game Candy Crush Saga, players match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 2,000 levels. Candy Crush Saga and its sister title, Candy Crush Soda Saga, are two of the top 10 grossing mobile games in the U.S. On average, 18 billion game rounds are played every month around the world.*
In the series, the game that has become a worldwide phenomenon comes to life as teams of two people use their wits and physical agility to compete on enormous, interactive game boards featuring next generation technology to conquer CANDY CRUSH and be crowned the champions. A host will be announced at a later date.
"We are huge fans of Candy Crush and, like so many others, we know the 'rush' of advancing to the next level of the game," said Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment. "We're excited to work with Lionsgate and King to adapt one of the world's most popular and entertaining game franchises for television and make it available to its massive, passionate fan base who can watch and play along at home."
"The Candy Crush franchise is a world-renowned property, so when the head of our interactive and games division, Peter Levin, brought this IP to Lionsgate, we instantly knew it would make an incredibly visual, physical and fun TV program," said Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. "CBS is a leader in unscripted television, which makes it the ideal home for CANDY CRUSH, and we're very happy to have Matt shepherding the production as we partner with the team at King on this series with the tremendous second-screen potential."
"We have a very entrepreneurial culture at Lionsgate, so we look for awesome worldwide IP like Candy Crush and work together across divisions to bring it to fans on every platform possible. Everyone who has played it knows that Candy Crush is an exciting, visual switcher game with great characters, and Matt and our alternative television team are working closely with Sebastian Knutsson and his creative team at King to bring it to life on CBS," said Peter Levin, President, Interactive Ventures and Games for Lionsgate, and executive producer on the series. Levin worked with Striker Entertainment's Russell Binder, King's licensing agent in the U.S., to facilitate licensing Candy Crush IP for this television show.
"The Candy Crush franchise lends itself perfectly to the kind of larger-than-life, physical game shows that I love to produce and CBS is the perfect home for it," said executive producer Matt Kunitz ("Wipeout," "Fear Factor"). "As a Candy Crush Saga player myself, I am excited to amp up the action and visuals in our huge Candy Crush Arena."
"The Candy Crush franchise has been loved by players around the world on mobile so it's very exciting to be working with Matt and the team to bring the fun and challenge of the Candy Crush games to television. We hope our players will be entertained by what is set to be a high-energy, challenging game show," said Sebastian Knutsson, Chief Creative Officer, King, and executive producer of CANDY CRUSH.
CANDY CRUSH will be produced by Pulse Creative in association with Lionsgate Television, King Ltd. and CBS Television Studios. Matt Kunitz, Peter Levin, Russell Binder, Nicki Sheard, VP Brand at King, and Sebastian Knutsson will serve as executive producers. Knutsson is King's Chief Creative Officer and is one of the founders of the company. He created Candy Crush Saga.
*Candy Crush Saga average monthly game rounds as of Sept. 2016.
About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand -- "the Eye" -- one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, Pop (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to http://www.cbscorporation.com.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment. The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the ground-breaking hit series Orange is the New Black, the fan favorite series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy WilliamsShow, the hit drama series The Royals, the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual and the breakout success Greenleaf.
The Company's feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Now You See Me and JohnWick series, Nerve, CBS Films/Lionsgate's Hell or High Water, Sicario, Roadside Attractions' Love &Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Codeblack Films' Addicted and breakout concert film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.
Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. http://www.lionsgate.com
About King
King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It had 409 million monthly active users as of second quarter 2016 across web, social and mobile platforms, and has developed more than 200 exclusive games that are enjoyed all around the world through its king.com and royalgames.com websites, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) in February 2016. King has game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Singapore, and Seattle, along with offices in San Francisco, Malta, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bucharest.
Press Contacts:
CBS:
Phil Gonzales 818-655-1580 phil.gonzales@cbs.com
Diane Ekeblad 818-655-1585 diane.ekeblad@cbs.com
Lionsgate:
Joanna Dodd Massey 310-255-3602 jmassey@lionsgate.com
Cristina Castaneda 310-255-5114 ccastaneda@lionsgate.com
King:
Sarah Georgiakakis 44 (0) 7867-473-558 sarah.georgiakakis@king.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves King's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements with respect to CANDY CRUSH are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause King's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to King and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither King nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of King or 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.
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CBS, Lionsgate Television and King Join Together on New Format Created by Matt Kunitz for Broadcast on the CBS Television Network and Distribution Internationally by Lionsgate
LOS ANGELES, and SANTA MONICA, Calif., and LONDON, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ -- CBS has ordered CANDY CRUSH, a new one-hour, live action game show series based on the globally renowned mobile game franchise. CBS, Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) and King will join together on the new format created and executive produced by Matt Kunitz that will be distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by Lionsgate.
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In the game Candy Crush Saga, players match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 2,000 levels. Candy Crush Saga and its sister title, Candy Crush Soda Saga, are two of the top 10 grossing mobile games in the U.S. On average, 18 billion game rounds are played every month around the world.*
In the series, the game that has become a worldwide phenomenon comes to life as teams of two people use their wits and physical agility to compete on enormous, interactive game boards featuring next generation technology to conquer CANDY CRUSH and be crowned the champions. A host will be announced at a later date.
"We are huge fans of Candy Crush and, like so many others, we know the 'rush' of advancing to the next level of the game," said Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment. "We're excited to work with Lionsgate and King to adapt one of the world's most popular and entertaining game franchises for television and make it available to its massive, passionate fan base who can watch and play along at home."
"The Candy Crush franchise is a world-renowned property, so when the head of our interactive and games division, Peter Levin, brought this IP to Lionsgate, we instantly knew it would make an incredibly visual, physical and fun TV program," said Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. "CBS is a leader in unscripted television, which makes it the ideal home for CANDY CRUSH, and we're very happy to have Matt shepherding the production as we partner with the team at King on this series with the tremendous second-screen potential."
"We have a very entrepreneurial culture at Lionsgate, so we look for awesome worldwide IP like Candy Crush and work together across divisions to bring it to fans on every platform possible. Everyone who has played it knows that Candy Crush is an exciting, visual switcher game with great characters, and Matt and our alternative television team are working closely with Sebastian Knutsson and his creative team at King to bring it to life on CBS," said Peter Levin, President, Interactive Ventures and Games for Lionsgate, and executive producer on the series. Levin worked with Striker Entertainment's Russell Binder, King's licensing agent in the U.S., to facilitate licensing Candy Crush IP for this television show.
"The Candy Crush franchise lends itself perfectly to the kind of larger-than-life, physical game shows that I love to produce and CBS is the perfect home for it," said executive producer Matt Kunitz ("Wipeout," "Fear Factor"). "As a Candy Crush Saga player myself, I am excited to amp up the action and visuals in our huge Candy Crush Arena."
"The Candy Crush franchise has been loved by players around the world on mobile so it's very exciting to be working with Matt and the team to bring the fun and challenge of the Candy Crush games to television. We hope our players will be entertained by what is set to be a high-energy, challenging game show," said Sebastian Knutsson, Chief Creative Officer, King, and executive producer of CANDY CRUSH.
CANDY CRUSH will be produced by Pulse Creative in association with Lionsgate Television, King Ltd. and CBS Television Studios. Matt Kunitz, Peter Levin, Russell Binder, Nicki Sheard, VP Brand at King, and Sebastian Knutsson will serve as executive producers. Knutsson is King's Chief Creative Officer and is one of the founders of the company. He created Candy Crush Saga.
*Candy Crush Saga average monthly game rounds as of Sept. 2016.
About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand -- "the Eye" -- one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Interactive, CBS Films, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, Pop (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to http://www.cbscorporation.com.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment. The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the ground-breaking hit series Orange is the New Black, the fan favorite series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy WilliamsShow, the hit drama series The Royals, the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual and the breakout success Greenleaf.
The Company's feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Now You See Me and JohnWick series, Nerve, CBS Films/Lionsgate's Hell or High Water, Sicario, Roadside Attractions' Love &Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Codeblack Films' Addicted and breakout concert film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.
Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. http://www.lionsgate.com
About King
King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It had 409 million monthly active users as of second quarter 2016 across web, social and mobile platforms, and has developed more than 200 exclusive games that are enjoyed all around the world through its king.com and royalgames.com websites, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) in February 2016. King has game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Singapore, and Seattle, along with offices in San Francisco, Malta, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bucharest.
Press Contacts:
CBS:
Phil Gonzales 818-655-1580 phil.gonzales@cbs.com
Diane Ekeblad 818-655-1585 diane.ekeblad@cbs.com
Lionsgate:
Joanna Dodd Massey 310-255-3602 jmassey@lionsgate.com
Cristina Castaneda 310-255-5114 ccastaneda@lionsgate.com
King:
Sarah Georgiakakis 44 (0) 7867-473-558 sarah.georgiakakis@king.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves King's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements with respect to CANDY CRUSH are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause King's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to King and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither King nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of King or 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.
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New APC by Schneider Electric Back-UPS Deliver Always-On Connectivity
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 8:42:01 AM
New APC by Schneider Electric Back-UPS Deliver Always-On Connectivity
- New compact design offers more battery backup outlets in less space
- USB charging ports make recharging mobile devices simple and convenient
- Innovative UPS design offers hours of runtime for your critical network devices, providing internet access during outages and emergencies
ANDOVER, Mass., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, today introduced a new line of APC(TM) by Schneider Electric Back-UPS battery backup solutions designed to deliver reliable and secure power protection for wireless networks, computers and other home and business electronics to help customers stay connected, productive and entertained.
In today's always-on culture, connectivity to smartphones, wearable tech, smart devices and the internet has become essential to consumers' everyday lives. Without a reliable and continuous supply of power, technology can't function, leaving consumers disconnected from the digital world. Schneider Electric's line of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide battery backup to valuable electronic devices during power outages and unsafe voltage fluctuations, as well as protection from damaging surges and spikes.
New functionality designed with customers in mind
The Back-UPS' new compact design delivers more battery backup outlets in less space - up to 22 percent smaller in size and nearly 30 percent lighter in weight - allowing customers to power as many as six devices during a power outage, compared to four devices as with previous models. Additionally, the new models include up to two USB charging ports to make recharging mobile devices simple and convenient during power emergencies.
To keep customers connected longer and protect critical equipment and data, UPS runtime has been maximized for heavy power-consuming loads such as multiple PCs and AV equipment powering up to 480 watts. The new models have also been optimized to run low-powered loads like routers and modems, allowing internet access during an extended power outage for up to 5.9 hours, depending on the model.
Considering these improvements over previous models, Schneider Electric is still able to deliver these enhanced models at no additional cost to customers.
"Consumers' dependency on connectivity continues to grow as electronics, smart devices and the home network become increasingly important for both entertainment and work. Defending the digital experience through reliable backup power is essential to everyday life," said Colin Campbell, Vice President, Home & Business Networks, Schneider Electric. "Based on direct feedback from our customers, we've redesigned our Back-UPS line to deliver the most reliable backup power protection to ensure customers can stay connected to the technologies that power their lives at all times."
APC by Schneider Electric is the leading brand worldwide for integrated IT infrastructure and software. With a wide array of products that provide reliable power and availability solutions for IT and communications technologies, APC delivers Certainty in a Connected World. With the largest community of partners tailoring solutions for home and business networks, APC protects critical information and data for individuals and businesses.
The new Back-UPS models are now available. For more information on Schneider Electric's APC Back-UPS product line, please visit the APC Back-UPS web page.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~$30 billion in FY2015, our 160,000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.
http://www.schneider-electric.com
Discover Life is On
Related resources:
-- Single Phase UPS Management, Maintenance, and Lifecycle Whitepaper
-- Now You See Me - APC Back-UPS Video
Hashtags: #LifeIsOn #UPS #power #batterybackup #connectivity
Follow us on:
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https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectric?brandloc=DISABLE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric
https://plus.google.com/+schneiderelectric/posts
https://www.youtube.com/user/SchneiderCorporate
http://tv.schneider-electric.com/site/schneidertv/index.cfm
http://blog.schneider-electric.com/
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CONTACT: Schneider Electric, Mark Elliott, Phone: 978-975-9025, Mark.Elliott2@schneider-electric.com; or Text100 for Schneider Electric, Kate Patty, Phone: 617-399-4915, Katherine.Patty@text100.com
Web Site: http://www.schneider-electric.com
- New compact design offers more battery backup outlets in less space
- USB charging ports make recharging mobile devices simple and convenient
- Innovative UPS design offers hours of runtime for your critical network devices, providing internet access during outages and emergencies
ANDOVER, Mass., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, today introduced a new line of APC(TM) by Schneider Electric Back-UPS battery backup solutions designed to deliver reliable and secure power protection for wireless networks, computers and other home and business electronics to help customers stay connected, productive and entertained.
In today's always-on culture, connectivity to smartphones, wearable tech, smart devices and the internet has become essential to consumers' everyday lives. Without a reliable and continuous supply of power, technology can't function, leaving consumers disconnected from the digital world. Schneider Electric's line of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) provide battery backup to valuable electronic devices during power outages and unsafe voltage fluctuations, as well as protection from damaging surges and spikes.
New functionality designed with customers in mind
The Back-UPS' new compact design delivers more battery backup outlets in less space - up to 22 percent smaller in size and nearly 30 percent lighter in weight - allowing customers to power as many as six devices during a power outage, compared to four devices as with previous models. Additionally, the new models include up to two USB charging ports to make recharging mobile devices simple and convenient during power emergencies.
To keep customers connected longer and protect critical equipment and data, UPS runtime has been maximized for heavy power-consuming loads such as multiple PCs and AV equipment powering up to 480 watts. The new models have also been optimized to run low-powered loads like routers and modems, allowing internet access during an extended power outage for up to 5.9 hours, depending on the model.
Considering these improvements over previous models, Schneider Electric is still able to deliver these enhanced models at no additional cost to customers.
"Consumers' dependency on connectivity continues to grow as electronics, smart devices and the home network become increasingly important for both entertainment and work. Defending the digital experience through reliable backup power is essential to everyday life," said Colin Campbell, Vice President, Home & Business Networks, Schneider Electric. "Based on direct feedback from our customers, we've redesigned our Back-UPS line to deliver the most reliable backup power protection to ensure customers can stay connected to the technologies that power their lives at all times."
APC by Schneider Electric is the leading brand worldwide for integrated IT infrastructure and software. With a wide array of products that provide reliable power and availability solutions for IT and communications technologies, APC delivers Certainty in a Connected World. With the largest community of partners tailoring solutions for home and business networks, APC protects critical information and data for individuals and businesses.
The new Back-UPS models are now available. For more information on Schneider Electric's APC Back-UPS product line, please visit the APC Back-UPS web page.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~$30 billion in FY2015, our 160,000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.
http://www.schneider-electric.com
Discover Life is On
Related resources:
-- Single Phase UPS Management, Maintenance, and Lifecycle Whitepaper
-- Now You See Me - APC Back-UPS Video
Hashtags: #LifeIsOn #UPS #power #batterybackup #connectivity
Follow us on:
https://twitter.com/SchneiderElec
https://www.facebook.com/SchneiderElectric?brandloc=DISABLE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/schneider-electric
https://plus.google.com/+schneiderelectric/posts
https://www.youtube.com/user/SchneiderCorporate
http://tv.schneider-electric.com/site/schneidertv/index.cfm
http://blog.schneider-electric.com/
SOURCE Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
CONTACT: Schneider Electric, Mark Elliott, Phone: 978-975-9025, Mark.Elliott2@schneider-electric.com; or Text100 for Schneider Electric, Kate Patty, Phone: 617-399-4915, Katherine.Patty@text100.com
Web Site: http://www.schneider-electric.com
Tektronix Brings CAN FD Support to Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 8:35:01 AM
Tektronix Brings CAN FD Support to Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes
Enables Decoding, Triggering and Searching on CAN FD Bus Data to Help Automotive Engineers Meet Growing Market Demands
BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, a leading worldwide provider of measurement solutions, today introduced a complete CAN FD protocol trigger, decode and search solution for its MDO3000 and MDO4000C Series of mixed domain oscilloscopes to help automotive engineers meet consumer demand for more capable and sophisticated electronic modules and integrated systems. Automobile manufacturers are increasingly adopting the CAN FD (Controller Area Network with Flexible Data Rate) protocol which allows them to transmit more data inside vehicles.
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Widely adopted in the automobile industry, the original CAN specification defined in the ISO 11898 standard limited communication speeds to 1 Mb/s. CAN FD solves the bandwidth limitation problem by allowing faster bit rates and increases payload size from 8 bytes to 64 bytes. With the faster speeds and increased complexity come new test and measurement challenges. The new Tektronix CAN FD solution gives automotive engineers working with this protocol a powerful debugging and validation tool to quickly and efficiently validate and troubleshoot designs with full visibility into actual bus traffic.
"For automotive engineers making the move to CAN FD, the combination of our complete testing solution and our mixed domain oscilloscopes, which offer unparalleled integrated functionality and a full suite of accessories, is very compelling," said Chris Witt, general manager, Time Domain Business Unit, Tektronix. "We are committed to giving our customers in the automotive sector the market-leading solutions they need to be successful."
CAN FD (MDO3AUTO, DPO4AUTO, DPO4AUTOMAX) software is a complete protocol trigger, decode and search solution for Tektronix MDO3000 and MDO4000C Series oscilloscopes. Software capabilities include:
-- Flexible trigger on data packets and arbitration conditions (I.e. SOF,
ID, etc.) with ISO and non-ISO support
-- Protocol decoding with color coding of data along with data views
-- Support for both CAN and CAN FD (ISO and non ISO)
-- Search support for specific CAN FD data
-- Table listing with time stamps
-- Ability to store and export data
Tektronix Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes
Tektronix MDO3000 and MDO4000C mixed domain oscilloscopes are the only oscilloscopes available on the market today with an integrated spectrum analyzer giving engineers insights into both time and frequency domains. Even in serial design applications, engineers often need to tackle a range of tasks from device and system level debug to power optimization and EMI pre-compliance testing.
The MDO3000 is the ultimate 6-in-1 integrated oscilloscope with an integrated spectrum analyzer, arbitrary function generator, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, and digital voltmeter/counter. The MDO3000 is completely customizable and fully upgradeable as needs change. The MDO4000C also offers 6-in-1 versatility and upgrade flexibility together with higher performance and powerful triggering, search and analysis tools.
For serial applications such as CAN FD analysis, automated search functions combine with unique Wave Inspector controls to help users find events of interest in seconds. Considering that with long record lengths a single acquisition can include thousands of screen waveforms, this function can be a major time saver.
Pricing and availability
The new CAN FD protocol test solution for use with Tektronix mixed domain oscilloscopes is included with the MDO3AUTO, DPO4AUTO and DPO4AUTOMAX modules which also include CAN, LIN and Flexray (DPO4AUTOMAX) support. Pricing starts at $1,100. For full details, go to: http://www.tek.com/CANFD
Wondering what else Tektronix is up to? Check out the Tektronix Bandwidth Banter blog and stay up to date on the latest news from Tektronix on Twitter and Facebook.
About Tektronix
Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix delivers innovative, precise and easy-to-operate test, measurement and monitoring solutions that solve problems, unlock insights and drive discovery. Tektronix has been at the forefront of the digital age for over 70 years. Join us on the journey of innovation at TEK.COM.
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Enables Decoding, Triggering and Searching on CAN FD Bus Data to Help Automotive Engineers Meet Growing Market Demands
BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, a leading worldwide provider of measurement solutions, today introduced a complete CAN FD protocol trigger, decode and search solution for its MDO3000 and MDO4000C Series of mixed domain oscilloscopes to help automotive engineers meet consumer demand for more capable and sophisticated electronic modules and integrated systems. Automobile manufacturers are increasingly adopting the CAN FD (Controller Area Network with Flexible Data Rate) protocol which allows them to transmit more data inside vehicles.
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Widely adopted in the automobile industry, the original CAN specification defined in the ISO 11898 standard limited communication speeds to 1 Mb/s. CAN FD solves the bandwidth limitation problem by allowing faster bit rates and increases payload size from 8 bytes to 64 bytes. With the faster speeds and increased complexity come new test and measurement challenges. The new Tektronix CAN FD solution gives automotive engineers working with this protocol a powerful debugging and validation tool to quickly and efficiently validate and troubleshoot designs with full visibility into actual bus traffic.
"For automotive engineers making the move to CAN FD, the combination of our complete testing solution and our mixed domain oscilloscopes, which offer unparalleled integrated functionality and a full suite of accessories, is very compelling," said Chris Witt, general manager, Time Domain Business Unit, Tektronix. "We are committed to giving our customers in the automotive sector the market-leading solutions they need to be successful."
CAN FD (MDO3AUTO, DPO4AUTO, DPO4AUTOMAX) software is a complete protocol trigger, decode and search solution for Tektronix MDO3000 and MDO4000C Series oscilloscopes. Software capabilities include:
-- Flexible trigger on data packets and arbitration conditions (I.e. SOF,
ID, etc.) with ISO and non-ISO support
-- Protocol decoding with color coding of data along with data views
-- Support for both CAN and CAN FD (ISO and non ISO)
-- Search support for specific CAN FD data
-- Table listing with time stamps
-- Ability to store and export data
Tektronix Mixed Domain Oscilloscopes
Tektronix MDO3000 and MDO4000C mixed domain oscilloscopes are the only oscilloscopes available on the market today with an integrated spectrum analyzer giving engineers insights into both time and frequency domains. Even in serial design applications, engineers often need to tackle a range of tasks from device and system level debug to power optimization and EMI pre-compliance testing.
The MDO3000 is the ultimate 6-in-1 integrated oscilloscope with an integrated spectrum analyzer, arbitrary function generator, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, and digital voltmeter/counter. The MDO3000 is completely customizable and fully upgradeable as needs change. The MDO4000C also offers 6-in-1 versatility and upgrade flexibility together with higher performance and powerful triggering, search and analysis tools.
For serial applications such as CAN FD analysis, automated search functions combine with unique Wave Inspector controls to help users find events of interest in seconds. Considering that with long record lengths a single acquisition can include thousands of screen waveforms, this function can be a major time saver.
Pricing and availability
The new CAN FD protocol test solution for use with Tektronix mixed domain oscilloscopes is included with the MDO3AUTO, DPO4AUTO and DPO4AUTOMAX modules which also include CAN, LIN and Flexray (DPO4AUTOMAX) support. Pricing starts at $1,100. For full details, go to: http://www.tek.com/CANFD
Wondering what else Tektronix is up to? Check out the Tektronix Bandwidth Banter blog and stay up to date on the latest news from Tektronix on Twitter and Facebook.
About Tektronix
Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix delivers innovative, precise and easy-to-operate test, measurement and monitoring solutions that solve problems, unlock insights and drive discovery. Tektronix has been at the forefront of the digital age for over 70 years. Join us on the journey of innovation at TEK.COM.
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Mentor Graphics Nucleus RTOS Advances EtherCAT Real-Time Performance for Industrial Automation
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 8:28:01 AM
Mentor Graphics Nucleus RTOS Advances EtherCAT Real-Time Performance for Industrial Automation
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Mentor Graphics® Nucleus(®) real-time operating system (RTOS) advances
real-time EtherCAT® performance for industrial automation with
integration to the Koenig-pa GmbH (KPA) EtherCAT® Master stack.
-- The reference software drastically reduces development costs and time to
market for ARM®-based SOCs by providing the building blocks to develop
a highly optimized industrial automation solution.
-- The solution provides flexibility to customize functionality for
industrial applications.
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Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced EtherCAT Master protocol support for the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® real-time operating system (RTOS) targeting high-performance, next-generation industrial automation devices. The Nucleus RTOS combined with the KPA EtherCAT Master stack provides a fully integrated reference software solution that streamlines development time and cost for device developers. Designed to meet the rigorous timing requirements for industrial automation, the reference solution delivers EtherCAT cycle times of 100 microsecond cycles (10,000 frames per second) with an extremely low jitter rate for precise device synchronization. The Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT Master protocol is suitable for devices with hard and soft real-time requirements in industrial automation, as well as medical, energy and other market segments.
The need for high speed, time synchronization and efficiency in industrial automation networks places new requirements on industrial device manufacturers. EtherCAT is a highly scalable Ethernet protocol that is being adopted at a rapid rate. The Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT Master provides industrial device manufacturers with a fully integrated solution that improves communication performance. This results in greater throughput to reduce manufacturing cost, improve yield and system accuracy. The reference solution provides developers with a lightweight, highly scalable solution that can be configured for ARM®-based platforms.
The low-overhead KPA EtherCAT stack has been optimized for embedded devices. The real-time performance of the Nucleus RTOS and the deterministic qualities of EtherCAT communication provides the speed and synchronization required in today's industrial automation devices. The EtherCAT solution includes the KPA EtherCAT Studio configuration tool, and sample applications which have been integrated with Nucleus RTOS and the Sourcery(TM) CodeBench integrated development environment (IDE).
Commentary:
"Industrial system developers continue to push the envelope with low latency cycle times and high frame rates to meet the real-time requirements needed in today's demanding applications," stated Bahman Radjabi, president of RADIC Technologies, Inc., "Industrial devices require a proven real-time operating system that not only meets the highest levels of safety but can meet the most stringent performance requirements, exactly what Mentor's Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT delivers."
"Our Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT protocol stack provides industrial system developers with the ability to meet the highest levels of performance for industrial automation while reducing development time," stated Scot Morrison, general manager, Platforms Business Unit, Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division. "Industrial designers want a fully integrated solution from recognized leaders to minimize development risk and focus on product innovation."
About Mentor Embedded
The Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division enables embedded development for a variety of applications in numerous market segments including internet of things (IoT), automotive, industrial, medical, smart energy, and consumer electronics. Embedded developers can create systems with the latest processors and micro-controllers with commercially supported and customizable Linux®-based solutions including the industry-leading Sourcery CodeBench and Mentor Embedded Linux products. For real-time systems, developers can take advantage of the highly scalable, safety-certifiable Nucleus RTOS. For more information, visit http://www.mentor.com/embedded
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues for the last fiscal year of approximately $1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor and Nucleus are registered trademarks and Sourcery is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owner.)
EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.
For more information:
Larry Toda
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Larry_Toda@mentor.com
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WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Mentor Graphics® Nucleus(®) real-time operating system (RTOS) advances
real-time EtherCAT® performance for industrial automation with
integration to the Koenig-pa GmbH (KPA) EtherCAT® Master stack.
-- The reference software drastically reduces development costs and time to
market for ARM®-based SOCs by providing the building blocks to develop
a highly optimized industrial automation solution.
-- The solution provides flexibility to customize functionality for
industrial applications.
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Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced EtherCAT Master protocol support for the Mentor® Embedded Nucleus® real-time operating system (RTOS) targeting high-performance, next-generation industrial automation devices. The Nucleus RTOS combined with the KPA EtherCAT Master stack provides a fully integrated reference software solution that streamlines development time and cost for device developers. Designed to meet the rigorous timing requirements for industrial automation, the reference solution delivers EtherCAT cycle times of 100 microsecond cycles (10,000 frames per second) with an extremely low jitter rate for precise device synchronization. The Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT Master protocol is suitable for devices with hard and soft real-time requirements in industrial automation, as well as medical, energy and other market segments.
The need for high speed, time synchronization and efficiency in industrial automation networks places new requirements on industrial device manufacturers. EtherCAT is a highly scalable Ethernet protocol that is being adopted at a rapid rate. The Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT Master provides industrial device manufacturers with a fully integrated solution that improves communication performance. This results in greater throughput to reduce manufacturing cost, improve yield and system accuracy. The reference solution provides developers with a lightweight, highly scalable solution that can be configured for ARM®-based platforms.
The low-overhead KPA EtherCAT stack has been optimized for embedded devices. The real-time performance of the Nucleus RTOS and the deterministic qualities of EtherCAT communication provides the speed and synchronization required in today's industrial automation devices. The EtherCAT solution includes the KPA EtherCAT Studio configuration tool, and sample applications which have been integrated with Nucleus RTOS and the Sourcery(TM) CodeBench integrated development environment (IDE).
Commentary:
"Industrial system developers continue to push the envelope with low latency cycle times and high frame rates to meet the real-time requirements needed in today's demanding applications," stated Bahman Radjabi, president of RADIC Technologies, Inc., "Industrial devices require a proven real-time operating system that not only meets the highest levels of safety but can meet the most stringent performance requirements, exactly what Mentor's Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT delivers."
"Our Nucleus RTOS with KPA EtherCAT protocol stack provides industrial system developers with the ability to meet the highest levels of performance for industrial automation while reducing development time," stated Scot Morrison, general manager, Platforms Business Unit, Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division. "Industrial designers want a fully integrated solution from recognized leaders to minimize development risk and focus on product innovation."
About Mentor Embedded
The Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division enables embedded development for a variety of applications in numerous market segments including internet of things (IoT), automotive, industrial, medical, smart energy, and consumer electronics. Embedded developers can create systems with the latest processors and micro-controllers with commercially supported and customizable Linux®-based solutions including the industry-leading Sourcery CodeBench and Mentor Embedded Linux products. For real-time systems, developers can take advantage of the highly scalable, safety-certifiable Nucleus RTOS. For more information, visit http://www.mentor.com/embedded
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues for the last fiscal year of approximately $1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor and Nucleus are registered trademarks and Sourcery is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owner.)
EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany
The registered trademark Linux® is used pursuant to a sublicense from LMI, the exclusive licensee of Linus Torvalds, owner of the mark on a world-wide basis.
For more information:
Larry Toda
(503) 685-1664
Larry_Toda@mentor.com
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Soft Launch for Zombie FU: The Ultimate Running Game
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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 7:49:01 AM
Soft Launch for Zombie FU: The Ultimate Running Game
LONDON, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is right around the corner. Some developers and gaming enthusiasts at Ingenuity Ware, have taken the occasion to fuel up their games. Ingenuity Ware has a gamer's treat for all the Zombie Fans and Zombie Game enthusiasts, a mobile runner game "Zombie FU". Yasin Mirza and his team of developers at Ingenuity Ware came with the idea of Zombie FU which follows the story of a guy struggling his way to survive from the Zombie Horde. It was a usual day for the people of FU City, until a slight miscalculation in FU Laboratories unleashed a deadly virus which is bringing dead corpses back to life. Hell is unleashed in FU City with death worshipping forces of the Underworld preying on human flesh and gobbling up brains of the Living.
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Zombie FU is a Runner game with campaign style missions, where in the player has to make a run for his life, having a Zombie gaining on him. On his way he comes across different terrains and scenarios including streets, graveyards where he has to dash, dodge, strafe and overcome obstacles that include road blocks, barricades, tombstones etc. To make the game more challenging the game also has a near to death encounters with the Undead. Of course, a Zombie game is incomplete without blowing up a few Zombie brains, use fireballs to lay hate on the Undead Scum. Some Zombies might require you to use a few extra shots and might get you in hot waters at times.
Hell has unleashed its vicious army spreading havoc in the city. Use Powerups the game is coupled up with on your way to salvation. These Powerups perform different functions like:
Motorbikes:
Can be use to scoot the user for a certain distance and strike down zombies in your way
Jetpack:
Use a jetpack to fly over the streets and collect coins in mid air.
Skull Shields:
This item shields you against Zombies, obstacles etc and blows away anything in your way.
Apart from all of the above, the game has an easy to use and awesome UI and controls. Different zombie characters and attractive graphics and themes make the user stick to the game. Dominate the leaderboards by scoring more and completing missions. The game is free to play and will be out on iOS first and later on Android. The founder of Zombie FU has some special perks for the early subscribers of the game who visit their website and subscribe. Watch the Zombie FU trailer on Vimeo by clicking https://vimeo.com/181964710 . If you want to know more about the game. Log on to our website http://www.zombiefu.run for updates and insights on the game and subscribe on the website. Connect with our https://www.facebook.com/Zombie-FU-1650170005221599/ and https://twitter.com/ZombieFuGamepages to get updates and information on Zombie FU.
You have to Survive! You have no choice than to be the ultimate survivor in this Apocalyptic Mayhem.
Name: Yasin Mirza
Phone no: 0044 7850450 883
Email
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LONDON, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween is right around the corner. Some developers and gaming enthusiasts at Ingenuity Ware, have taken the occasion to fuel up their games. Ingenuity Ware has a gamer's treat for all the Zombie Fans and Zombie Game enthusiasts, a mobile runner game "Zombie FU". Yasin Mirza and his team of developers at Ingenuity Ware came with the idea of Zombie FU which follows the story of a guy struggling his way to survive from the Zombie Horde. It was a usual day for the people of FU City, until a slight miscalculation in FU Laboratories unleashed a deadly virus which is bringing dead corpses back to life. Hell is unleashed in FU City with death worshipping forces of the Underworld preying on human flesh and gobbling up brains of the Living.
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Zombie FU is a Runner game with campaign style missions, where in the player has to make a run for his life, having a Zombie gaining on him. On his way he comes across different terrains and scenarios including streets, graveyards where he has to dash, dodge, strafe and overcome obstacles that include road blocks, barricades, tombstones etc. To make the game more challenging the game also has a near to death encounters with the Undead. Of course, a Zombie game is incomplete without blowing up a few Zombie brains, use fireballs to lay hate on the Undead Scum. Some Zombies might require you to use a few extra shots and might get you in hot waters at times.
Hell has unleashed its vicious army spreading havoc in the city. Use Powerups the game is coupled up with on your way to salvation. These Powerups perform different functions like:
Motorbikes:
Can be use to scoot the user for a certain distance and strike down zombies in your way
Jetpack:
Use a jetpack to fly over the streets and collect coins in mid air.
Skull Shields:
This item shields you against Zombies, obstacles etc and blows away anything in your way.
Apart from all of the above, the game has an easy to use and awesome UI and controls. Different zombie characters and attractive graphics and themes make the user stick to the game. Dominate the leaderboards by scoring more and completing missions. The game is free to play and will be out on iOS first and later on Android. The founder of Zombie FU has some special perks for the early subscribers of the game who visit their website and subscribe. Watch the Zombie FU trailer on Vimeo by clicking https://vimeo.com/181964710 . If you want to know more about the game. Log on to our website http://www.zombiefu.run for updates and insights on the game and subscribe on the website. Connect with our https://www.facebook.com/Zombie-FU-1650170005221599/ and https://twitter.com/ZombieFuGamepages to get updates and information on Zombie FU.
You have to Survive! You have no choice than to be the ultimate survivor in this Apocalyptic Mayhem.
Name: Yasin Mirza
Phone no: 0044 7850450 883
SOURCE Ingenuity Ware
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