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QIAGEN Introduces QIAsymphony Sample Processing Option to GeneReader NGS Workflow for Non U.S. Customers

HILDEN, Germany, October 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

     QIAsymphony SP front-end adds higher sample throughput and additional flexibility to

                                GeneReader NGS System  

    QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the launch
outside of the United States of its QIAsymphony SP instrument as a front-end option for
sample processing for the GeneReader NGS System*, adding highly automated, higher
throughput sample volumes and high flexibility to the world's first complete Sample to
Insight solution for next-generation sequencing (NGS). The GeneReader NGS workflow can now
integrate seamlessly with QIAsymphony SP, enabling laboratories outside the United States
to perform sample processing of different sample types simultaneously with continuous
loading, random access and greater speed for demanding environments.

    "Where available, the GeneReader NGS System is gaining adoption as a complete,
user-friendly solution for next-generation sequencing, and QIAsymphony SP adds a reliable
front-end to the GeneReader NGS System for higher throughput workflows. We are currently
marketing the GeneReader NGS workflow outside the United States. As an alternative to the
QIAcube, which automates lower throughput sample processing, QIAsymphony SP handles
varying sample volumes and types simply and efficiently for GeneReader NGS users," said
Jonathan Arnold, QIAGEN's Oncology Franchise Business Leader.

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Amcrest Introduces The Weatherproof ProHD Outdoor 3-Megapixel Wireless IP Camera to U.S. Market

HOUSTON, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcrest a top rated manufacturer of surveillance and security products introduces the new ProHD Outdoor 3-Megapixel WiFi wireless IP camera in the U.S. market. "Now more than ever, families and small business owners want to affordably protect their homes and property," says Adam Ravat Amcrest's CEO. Parks Associates*, a research firm in Dallas, recently reported that by 2020 more than 24 percent of U.S. broadband homes will have a wireless IP Camera, up from just under 10 percent in 2015.

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The easy to set-up ProHD Outdoor 3-Megapixel weatherproof Bullet Camera is packed with smart features; a remarkably wide viewing angle of 100 degrees (most IP cameras have 70), ultra high definition with the latest Ambarella chipset, a micro SD card slot for storage, remote web access from a smartphone or tablet, intelligent digital zoom which doesn't pixelate video and night vision up to 98 feet and smart motion alerts.

Features

    --  Magnificent Ultra High Definition 3-Megapixel / 1296P Video at 20fps
        (2MP/1080p at 30fps) with Latest Ambarella Chipset for Beyond-Amazing
        Picture Quality and Clarity
    --  Embedded Micro SD Card Slot that Supports up to 64GB MicroSD cards (not
        included)
    --  Quick and Easy WiFi Setup via iOS or Android Device with Amcrest View
        App, Stream Video and Audio Directly to Your Smartphone, Tablet, Apple
        Mac or Windows PC
    --  Great Field of View with Wide 100 degree Viewing Angle, Intelligent
        Digital Zoom and Night Vision up to 98ft
    --  Stay in Touch with Intelligent Motion Alerts as well as Mobile and Web
        Apps, Secure SSL Connectivity with HTTPS and AES Encryption
    --  Cloud Recording and Playback with Free Live Viewing and 4 Hours of Free
        Storage via AmcrestCloud, Record and Playback Directly on Amcrest NVR
        (not included)
Amcrest ProHD Outdoor 3-Megapixel WiFi Wireless IP Camera for $129.99 MSRP

About Amcrest
Amcrest is a top rated security products manufacturer delivering advanced Surveillance and Home Automation products to consumers and businesses in the US, UK, Canada, and Europe. When it comes to the security of people, places, and things, Amcrest delivers innovative technologies at exceedingly affordable prices.

More information: http://www.amcrest.com or connect with Amcrest on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter

Contact: Raheel Nusratullah
281-702-6063
raheel.nusratullah@amcrest.com

https://amcrest.com/wireless-wifi-ip-cameras.html

Research Reference:* Parks Associates: Home security systems will finally surpass the 20 percent penetration rate by 2020

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Targus Introduces a USB-C(TM) Laptop Docking Station to its Extensive Universal Docking Station Lineup

The Industry Leader in Universal Docking Also Launches USB-C Multiplexer to Connect USB 3.0 Docks with USB-C Laptops

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Targus, the industry leader that introduced the first universal dual-video docking station to deliver laptop power, announced the launch of the USB-C Universal Docking Station (DOCK410USZ), a compact 4K docking station that supports USB-C technology.

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The USB-C Universal Docking Station can connect up to two high-definition displays for crisp, clear images at resolutions up to 3840 x 2160. Its ergonomic wedge design supports the laptop for comfortable typing, and its compact size fits in the hot-desking, flexible environments of modern workspaces.

The Targus USB-C Universal Docking Station has the following connectivity ports:

    --  1x USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode (aka Alt-Mode) host connection
    --  3 x USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Generation 1) Type-A (for device charging)
    --  1x USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Generation 1) Type-C
    --  2x DisplayPort 1.2a video ports
    --  1x HDMI 2.0 video port
    --  1x DVI-D video port
    --  1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
    --  1x 3.5mm Combo Audio In/Out port
    --  Standard industry lock slot
"USB-C is smaller, faster, and more powerful than its USB predecessors and is quickly becoming the industry standard. Our new USB-C Docking Station ensures that customers can continue to rely on Targus for docking station solutions for both efficiency and for future-proofing their hardware," says Ron DeCamp, Director of Product Management. "We're also developing accessories like the USB-C Multiplexer Adapter to ensure enterprises don't have to abandon their current docking solution to work with USB-C devices."

Along with the USB-C Universal Docking Station, Targus has introduced a USB-C Multiplexer Adapter (ACA41USZ) that enables Targus' patented powered docks -- the Dual 2K Universal Docking Station with Power (ACP77USZ) and the Universal Docking Station with Power (ACP71USZ) -- to be USB-C friendly. The USB-C Multiplexer Adapter instantly connects these docking stations to USB-C devices. Its two input ports, USB-A and 2-pin DC power, output to USB-C for charging devices, syncing data, and transmitting HD video and graphics delivered by ACP71USZ and ACP77USZ.

Targus leads the universal docking station market with over 40% of Fortune 1000 companies using its docks, including:

    --  Universal USB 3.0 Dual HD Video Docking Station (ACP70USZ)
    --  Universal USB 3.0 Dual HD Video Docking Station with Power (ACP71USZ)
    --  Universal USB 3.0 DV2K Docking Station with Power (ACP77USZ)
    --  VersaLink(TM) Universal USB 3.0 Dual Video Travel Dock (DOCK110USZ)
    --  2K Universal Docking Station with Single 2K/Dual HD Video (DOCK120USZ)
    --  4K Universal Docking Station (DOCK130USZ)
    --  2K Dual DisplayPort Universal Docking Station (DOCK150USZ)
    --  Thunderbolt 2 4K Universal Docking Station (DOCK210USZ)
Pricing and Availability

The USB-C Universal Docking Station (suggested retail price: $199.99) and the USB-C Multiplexer Adapter (suggested retail price: $59.99) are available through authorized resellers and at targus.com.

About Targus

Since creating the first laptop case more than 30 years ago, Targus has been a leader in the mobile computing accessories category for businesses and end users alike. Today, Targus continues to advance the category with innovative, productivity-boosting solutions that enable an ever-changing workforce to perform at their best -- anytime, anywhere. Targus' wide range of products -- bags, cases, docking stations, and computer peripherals -- designed with its industry-leading, patent-protected technologies deliver the protection and connectivity essential for today's connected world. A trusted partner of SMBs and Fortune 1000 business worldwide, Targus is headquartered in Anaheim, California, with over 45 offices around the globe and distribution in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit targus.com.

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CONTACT: Candice Brown, Marketing Manager, 714.575.7423, pr.us@targus.com

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

Pixel, Phone by Google, Network by Verizon, Protection by OtterBox

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's most innovative companies announced yesterday it is going to shakeup the smartphone market. With Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5", Google introduces two premier Android devices exclusively at Verizon Wireless, and OtterBox, the No. 1-most trusted in smartphone case protection, is ready to protect them with Defender Series and Commuter Series, available to pre-order today.(1)

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OtterBox cases cover Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" with trusted protection, backed by OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection.(2) Every OtterBox case design undergoes more than 238 hours of testing across at least 24 different tests to keep these Google phones in top condition.

"Google's prowess for innovation is legendary, and Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" are keeping with this commitment to technological advancement," said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. "Our Defender Series and Commuter Series cases offer protection that keep these devices as pristine as the day they arrive."

Defender Series offers three layers of protection. The rugged Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL(v) 5.5" cases boast built-in screen protectors to block out scuffs from the display, while the tough interior shell and outer slipcover absorb shock and block out dirt and grime.

Commuter Series delivers sleek on-the-go protection. The slim Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" cases slip easily in and out of pockets, help guard against drops with hard exterior shells and shock-absorbing slipcovers.

Defender Series, $49.95 for Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and $59.95 for Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5", and Commuter Series, $39.95 for Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and $49.95 for Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5", are available to pre-order now on otterbox.com and verizonwireless.com, or pick up the case the same day as the device from Verizon Wireless stores. For more information, visit otterbox.com.

About OtterBox:

OtterBox boldly innovates and designs premium protective cases for smartphones and tablets. From its humble beginnings in a Fort Collins, Colo., garage, OtterBox has evolved its product lines to meet the needs of today's mobile consumer to become the No. 1 selling smartphone case in the U.S.(3) From rugged to versatile to fashionable, OtterBox has a product for every lifestyle.

At the center of every OtterBox innovation is a deeper goal to effect positive, lasting change. In partnership with the OtterCares Foundation, OtterBox grows to give back by inspiring kids to change the world through entrepreneurship and philanthropy. To learn more about this mission, visit otterbox.com/givingback.

For more information, visit http://www.otterbox.com.

Note:

(1 )Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service, 2012 - 2015

(2 )Defender Series and Commuter Series are NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against drops and shock.

(3 )Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 2012 - 2015

©2016 Otter Products, LLC. All rights reserved. OtterBox and all OtterBox logos, trademarks and symbols are the property of Otter Products, LLC. All other logos, trademarks and symbols are the property of their respective owners.

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LifeProof announces cases for Pixel, Phone by Google

- Waterproof FR   cases coming soon -

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Google has changed the mobile experience time and time again with a never-ending list of user-friendly innovations. Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" continue the tradition of fast, smart Google devices that once again change the way smartphones are used. LifeProof, the No. 1-selling waterproof case in the U.S., announces FR   for Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5", coming soon.*

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Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" will be available at Verizon Wireless and LifeProof FR   will be the only waterproof case available for the new Google devices.

"Today's smartphones have become constant companions, here to enhance our experiences and help us make personal connections with the world around us," said LifeProof CEO Jim Parke. "LifeProof FR   will help Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" fans tackle more than ever before. We're excited to extend our award-winning lineup to cover Google devices."

Having unlimited storage for photos and videos on Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" means no more worrying about adventures getting cut short. LifeProof cases help take on the next big excursion and bring back proof, regardless of the conditions. The slim, precision-engineered designs are waterproof to 6.6 feet, drop proof to 6.6 feet, dirt proof and snow proof. A built-in screen protector helps keep the display free of scratches and all device features and functionality remain intact.

All LifeProof Pixel((TM)) 5.0" and Pixel XL((TM)) 5.5" cases sold at verizonwireless.com and Verizon Wireless retail locations include the Verizon-exclusive Total Water Protection Program (TWPP). TWPP covers repair or replacement of a registered case and device in case of accidental water damage for one year. Visit verizonwireless.com for details.

Visit lifeproof.com to learn more about product availability and to sign up for email notifications.

LifeProof Resources

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases
Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifeproof

About LifeProof:

LifeProof((R)) encourages technology users to unleash the remarkable by taking their smartphone and tablet devices on every adventure regardless of dirt, sand, water, rocks and other environmental hazards. LifeProof premium cases boast four-proof protection for smartphone and tablet devices and provide freedom from environmental constraints. LifeProof is the No. 1-selling waterproof case in the U.S. and is committed to inspiring its customers to live an active, no-limits lifestyle.*

For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com. #LiveLifeProof

*Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 2012-2015

The LifeProof name and LifeProof trademarks are the property of Treefrog Developments, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Mentor Graphics, Northwest Logic, and Krivi Semiconductor Announce Availability of Complete DDR4 SDRAM IP Design and Verification Solution

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics(®) Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT), Northwest Logic and Krivi Semiconductor today announced the availability of a complete DDR4 SDRAM IP design and verification solution that enables ASIC and FPGA design teams to quickly design and verify DDR4 memory subsystems in the Mentor Graphics IP Partnership Program.Together, Mentor Graphics, Northwest Logic, and Krivi Semiconductor enable customers to reduce time-to-market by a factor of 2X by integrating complementary design and verification IP into a single flow.  Northwest Logic provides silicon-proven, high-performance, easy-to-use memory controller design IP for use in both ASICs and FPGAs along with a comprehensive set of add-on cores, while Krivi Semiconductor offers state-of-the-art DDR PHY with DFI compatibility and minimum integration overhead.  Mentor Graphics supplies a comprehensive, configurable, ready-to-go verification IP tool suite for memory controllers and interfaces. 

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The Mentor Graphics IP Partnership Program provides a complete ecosystem enabling rapid integration of design and verification IP for ASIC and FPGA design teams.  By enabling early access to design IP from leading suppliers by Mentor Graphics, and reciprocal early access to Mentor Graphics' Questa(®) Verification IP (QVIP) by leading design IP suppliers, the program provides high performance, high quality, pre-validated design IP, and pre-configured, easy-to-use, ready-to-go verification IP.  As a result, SoC project teams can cut their IP design and verification time in half.

"The partnership between independent design IP and verification IP suppliers ensures unbiased validation," said Mark Olen, Mentor Graphics product marketing group manager.  "Working with Northwest Logic and Krivi Semiconductor enables our mutual ASIC and FPGA customers to integrate their DDR4 SDRAM design IP in half the time, while providing the highest levels of impartial verification quality."

Northwest Logic provides its high-performance, high-quality, easy-to-use "To the Point Solutions" through a combination of design IP and services.  "Our DDR4 SDRAM Controller Core is designed for use in applications requiring high memory throughput, high clock rates and full programmability," said Brian Daellenbach, President of Northwest Logic. "By working with Krivi Semiconductor and Mentor Graphics, our customers have access to a complete DDR4 PHY, controller, and advanced verification solution."

Krivi Semiconductor offers state-of-the-art DDR PHY with DFI compatibility and minimum integration overhead.  "We have exhaustively validated our Multi-DDR PHY solution using Mentor Graphics DDR Questa VIP," said Gyan Prakash, CTO. "We are pleased to work with memory controller vendors such as Northwest Logic, and become part of Mentor's IP/VIP ecosystem."

Mentor Graphics' QVIP library provides engineers with standard UVM SystemVerilog components using a common architecture across a wide range of protocols, including DDR4 SDRAM memory. Test plans, compliance tests, test sequences, and protocol coverage are all included in source code format, allowing easy re-use, customization, and debug. The QVIP components also include a comprehensive set of protocol checks, error injection, and debug capabilities.

About Krivi Semiconductors

Krivi Semiconductor is a specialized company in DDR PHY, IO pad libraries and Analog clocking IPs. Krivi offers highest performance DDR PHY in smallest area and power besides offering friendly SoC integration. The highly motivated engineering team at Krivi takes advantage of decades of successful high volume IP creation experience to bring best-in-class AMS and wired interconnect PHY IP products.  For more information about Krivi visit http://www.krivisemi.com

About Northwest Logic

Northwest Logic's mission since being founded in 1995, is to provide high-performance, high-quality, easy-to-use "To the Point Solutions" using a combination of IP Cores and design services. Northwest Logic's IP cores include high-performance PCI Express solution (PCI Express 4.0/3.0/2.1/1.1 cores and DMA cores and drivers), Memory Interface solution (HBM, MRAM, DDR4/3/2/1, LPDDR4/3/2/1, RLDRAM 3/II, and MIPI Solution (CSI-2, DSI/DSI-2). These solutions support a full range of platforms including ASICs, Structured ASICs, and FPGAs. For more information about Northwest Logic visit http://www.nwlogic.com.

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/

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Laura Parker

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VMware AirWatch Adds Industry's First Unified Management Solution for Vuzix Smart Glasses

Brings enterprise scalable device management and security to wearable smart glasses

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading supplier of Smart-Glasses, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets announced that VMware, Inc., a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, announced the addition of new Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses management features to VMware AirWatch®. The update will bring a consistent management platform to streamlined onboarding experiences, network setup and application deployment to organizations seeking to leverage augmented and mixed reality devices to transform business processes. VMware is the first unified endpoint management solution to extend into wearables, enabling customers to manage their smart glasses alongside existing desktop and mobile endpoints. VMware is collaborating with Vuzix and others to help deliver wearable management and app delivery solutions at scale.

The convergence of smart glasses and augmented reality apps are beginning to take shape in organizations across industries. According to a recent report by Tech Pro Research(1), 67 percent of organizations are considering augmented reality for future use at their organization. While businesses realize the productivity and efficiency gains associated with augmented reality, IT is challenged with configuring, securing, managing, deploying and updating these devices at scale.

To address this growing market and subsequent IT challenges with deploying augmented and mixed reality devices in the enterprise, VMware partnered with leading OEM smart glasses vendors and app developers to build wearable management into the VMware AirWatch Enterprise Mobility Management(TM) platform. Organizations will be able to manage these devices alongside their current mobile, tablet and laptop deployments. The updates will offer IT a simplified onboarding experience to easily set up devices with networks and applications. In a few clicks, organizations will be able to fully manage and secure their smart glasses fleet alongside their VMware AirWatch deployed devices.

"The new Vuzix M300 smart glasses, powered by Intel, are the first to run Android 6.0 and to be certified on VMware AirWatch, making them the most secure smart glasses on the market," said Paul Travers, CEO Vuzix Corp. "Our clients demand the highest security levels and ease of over the air update management when they deploy our M300's globally, and VMware AirWatch EMM makes that a non-issue for our many Fortune 500 clients." 

About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart-Glasses, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 43 patents and 23 additional patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2016 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan.

VMware, AirWatch, AirWatch Enterprise Mobility Management, and Cross-Cloud Architecture are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other jurisdictions.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this release relate to among other things, the use of VMware's MDM software and its performance in the Enterprise space, the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses, VR and AR industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at http://www.sedar.com or http://www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

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CH2M 3D Virtual Reality Tools Bring Revolutionary Improvement to Global Project Design

DENVER, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CH2M was recently presented with a challenge from a strategic global client: "Show us something completely new and innovative in engineering design and delivery." The firm jumped at the opportunity to demonstrate some of the its latest innovative and client-centric solutions in virtual reality design technology.

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CH2M has developed a highly effective approach for leveraging affordable and readily available virtual reality (VR) viewers and the latest VR hardware as it hits the market. These include viewing technologies such as Google Cardboard, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. CH2M experts quickly tailor these tools to the needs of specific projects to radically accelerate the process for developing and reviewing design concepts by colleagues, clients and constructors.

The company has created a "CH2M VR Design Review Kit" - a fully contained design review tool that can be shipped to clients allowing them to participate in collaborative, multi-user reviews to envision project developments CH2M can deliver. These kits are contained in a fitted hard case that holds smartphones, VR headsets and Bluetooth controllers. Each phone has its own email address and Box.com account which allows model updates to be quickly, easily and securely shared with multiple reviewers anywhere in the world.

"By just turning on a phone, starting up the model and inserting the phone into the headset, team members are automatically connected to a secure control server which allows them to see each other and anyone else who is in the model whether on a PC, an Oculus Rift headset or another smartphone," said Mitchell Hamm, CH2M engineering manager.

CH2M is actively working with technology developers and testing new products to continuously refine the quality and cost-effectiveness of its VR review technology. Through the application of this approach, CH2M design teams are demonstrating dramatic advantages in project cost and schedule savings to clients. Until now, 3D models have typically been reviewed in rooms equipped with expensive computer and projection equipment support. This conventional approach requires specialized technicians to prepare the model files and operate these systems, and also requires participants to physically gather in a review room. For these reasons, 3D design review sessions have traditionally involved costs related to travel and other delays associated with physically assembling reviewers in a common location.

CH2M's innovative use of VR technology has markedly reduced the cost and duration of design review cycles, which can now economically take place every few days versus a period of months. In only a few hours, the CH2M approach can prepare a 3D VR model to view on smartphones and computers. By using a video game creation engine, the models transition to an immersive 3D world that can host a dispersed virtual review team, regardless of location.

In addition to vastly improved convenience, this approach has improved the quality of the design process by giving design teams earlier awareness of needed corrections. Changes are much easier and less expensive to make early in the design process rather than when they are found during construction.

CH2M VR Review Kits are currently being used to support CH2M projects in Europe, Asia and the U.S. A global consumer products corporation has been using CH2M VR Design Review Kits to make "deep dives" into aspects of their engineering models that are difficult to visualize on a traditional 3D review screen. This has allowed questions about material and personnel flow, maintenance access, safety, and intelligent use of space to be more easily answered as clients and engineers enter the model together and walk through these areas in real-life scale.

"Our clients have responded very enthusiastically to this new revolution in design-sharing technology," said Michael Glenn, Senior VP, CH2M Global Client Solutions. "But these tools are about much more than creating a 'wow factor.' It's about creating a better collaborative experience and a better overall project outcome for everyone involved - clients, designers, and contractors."

About CH2M:

CH2Mleads the professional services industry delivering sustainable solutions benefiting societal, environmental and economic outcomes with the development of infrastructure and industry. In this way, CH2Mers make a positive difference providing consulting, design, engineering and management services for clients in water; environmentand nuclear; transportation; energyandindustrial markets, from iconic infrastructure to global programs like the Olympic Games. Ranked among the World's Most Ethical Companies and top firms in environmental consulting and program management, CH2M in 2016 became the first professional services firm honored with the World Environment Center Gold Medal Award for efforts advancing sustainable development. Connect with CH2M at http://www.ch2m.com; LinkedIn; Twitter; and Facebook.

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Blink Charges Into The Future With Amazon Alexa Voice Control Integration

New voice commands lead to seamless control of Blink video home security and monitoring systems

BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Blink, the ultra-affordable, wire-free, home security and HD video monitoring system, today unveiled that its popular home security cameras are now fully integrated with Amazon Alexa-enabled devices including Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Amazon Tap. All Blink users who own these devices can now control Blink's top-of-the-line security system without lifting a finger, using voice alone to make their homes more secure. The news follows Blink's recent announcement that it has doubled its battery life, granting users an unprecedented two-year battery life with no additional cost.

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"We live in a world where convenience is king and simplicity wins," said Peter Besen, CEO of Blink. "Blink's seamless setup and easy-to-use interface provided a catalyst for our product's explosive growth and the addition of voice control through the Amazon Alexa platform marks the next, bold step in Blink's progression as an industry-leading home security and monitoring system. Whether it is a parent with a handful of kids to keep track of, or someone coming home with two arms full of groceries, it is vital that our consumers receive a hassle-free home security experience."

Through this integration, Blink customers can now use their voice to arm, disarm and receive information about their security system, including current system status as well as time and location of the last recorded motion clip.

"Launching an Amazon Alexa skill for Blink is a very exciting step in the evolution of our product," said Don Shulsinger, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Blink. "Amazon has sold millions of Alexa-enabled devices and there is significant crossover among our customers."

In addition to being newly hands-free, Blink's wire-free video home security and monitoring systems start at $99, come with free cloud storage and deliver crystal-clear HD video through the Blink app available for iOS and Android devices. Blink units can be purchased on Amazon.com or directly through https://blinkforhome.com.

About Blink
Blink is an ultra-affordable, smart HD home monitoring and alert system that allows consumers to feel safe at home no matter where they are. Launched by Immedia Semiconductor in 2015, Blink is revolutionizing the home security industry by providing a completely wire-free system that delivers instant monitoring from any location through the Blink Home Monitor app. With customizable features, a sleek design and battery life of over one year, Blink offers an easy and affordable security solution for homeowners, renters, business owners, caretakers and more. For more information, visit blinkforhome.com.

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Digimarc Barcode Scanning Capability Now Incorporated Into Honeywell's Xenon(TM) 1902 Handheld Scanners

Imperceptible Digimarc Barcodes speed retail checkout and improve cashier safety

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) today announced that Honeywell, a global leader in safety and productivity solutions, has added Digimarc Barcode scanning capabilities to its Xenon(TM) 1902 handheld scanners to increase store efficiency and customer satisfaction and to decrease risk of injury to cashiers.

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Digimarc Barcode is a unique, imperceptible data carrier that is repeated across the entire graphics design of a package, and contains the same Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) information found in traditional UPC barcodes. Because it is essentially invisible to the human eye, the Digimarc Barcode does not take up any space and retains visual aesthetics of the package. Current placement of a single UPC/EAN barcode symbol on a package typically means that cashiers must lift and rotate packages to scan them, slowing checkout times and increasing fatigue and risk of injury, especially in the case of large, heavy items.

By incorporating the Digimarc Discover software as an optional capability, the Honeywell Xenon 1902 handheld scanners help cashiers scan Digimarc enhanced packages from any angle, yielding great efficiencies, reducing stress and risk of injury, improving operational efficiencies at front-of-store, and reducing the time consumers spend waiting in line.

"Offering the option to read Digimarc Barcodes with our Xenon 1902 handheld scanners brings added value to our customers who need high-performance, disruptive data capture technologies," said Stan Zywicki, general manager, Printing and Scanning, Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions. "Our scanners have set a high bar by supporting traditional 1D barcodes, 2D barcodes and now Digimarc Barcodes. They are the ideal choice for retailers looking to enhance worker safety and improve the shopping experience for consumers."

Honeywell's Xenon 1902 scanners, the sixth-generation of area-imaging technology, feature a custom image sensor that is optimized for barcode scanning and a revolutionary architecture that extends their depth of field, offering industry-leading performance and reliability for a wide variety of applications.

"Honeywell is a world-class technology and services company dedicated to making products that enable a safer and more productive work environment. We are pleased to partner with them to help achieve that vision," said Sean Calhoon, vice president of product management at Digimarc. "Their inclusion of Digimarc Discover software in the Xenon 1902 scanners will contribute to significant improvement in front-of-store operations and the consumer shopping experience."

Digimarc Barcode and Digimarc Discover are the foundational elements of Digimarc's Intuitive Computing Platform. Learn more about this powerful platform at https://www.digimarc.com/products/discover/barcode.

About Digimarc
Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), based in Beaverton, Oregon, is the inventor of the Digimarc Discover® software featuring the imperceptible Digimarc Barcodes for automatically identifying and interacting with virtually any media. The platform enables industrial scanners, smartphones, tablets and other computer interfaces to reliably, efficiently and economically identify traditional barcoded items, along with many other media objects. Digimarc Barcodes are imperceptible to people and do all that visible barcodes do, but perform better. They can be applied to virtually all forms of media. These remarkable capabilities have allowed Digimarc and its business partners to supply a wide range of patented consumer engagement, media management and security solutions across multiple consumer and government industry sectors. Digimarc owns an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with patents in digital watermarking, content identification and management, media object discovery, and intuitive computing more generally. For more information and the latest news, please visit http://www.digimarc.com and follow on Twitter at @Digimarc.

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LG Electronics Debuts Flagship Products Of New Ultra-Premium Brand, LG SIGNATURE

LG SIGNATURE Combines Best of LG's Cutting-edge Technology, World-class Design with Exquisite Attention to Detail for Today's Most Discerning Consumers

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today introduced the first four product lines in the LG SIGNATURE brand lineup for U.S. consumers, ranging from an unrivaled OLED television, a sleek Black Stainless Steel Washer, a modern Door-in-Door ® Refrigerator, and an intuitive Air Purifier. The LG SIGNATURE brand line combines the best of LG's cutting-edge technology and world-class design with exquisite attention to detail for today's most discerning consumers.

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"LG SIGNATURE is designed to provide a state-of-the-art living experience that feels pure, sophisticated and luxurious. The distinctive new LG SIGNATURE products were designed with their true essence in mind - streamlined to focus on each product's essential function while maintaining the LG SIGNATURE's modern, signature design," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA.

The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV (model OLED77G6P) is the flagship of the rapidly expanding LG OLED TV portfolio. The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV produces the most lifelike images of any television with perfect black, improved brightness and an expanded color gamut - delivering what experts have hailed as the "best TV ever" thanks to its revolutionary picture quality. The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV's "Picture-On-Glass" form sets new benchmarks in aesthetic design with an exceptionally thin depth, a translucent glass back and powerful, forward-facing sound bar that doubles as a unique stand. Available in 77- and 65-inch class sizes, the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV measures a never-before-achieved 2.57 millimeters, the thinness of just four stacked credit cards.

LG OLED TVs provide an unrivaled HDR experience with images that look more real, with more perceived depth and crisper, more vibrant colors. By starting from perfect black - which only OLED can achieve thanks to its emissive quality - LG OLED TVs are able to produce the required light ranges for HDR at a lower peak brightness, resulting in an exceptional, comfortable HDR viewing experience. In addition to including open-format HDR10, every 2016 LG OLED TV features Dolby Vision(TM) technology for an enhanced HDR experience. The 65-inch class (64.x inches measured diagonally) LG SIGNATURE OLED65G6P is available now for $7,999. The 77-inch class (76.x inches diagonal) LG SIGNATURE OLED77G6P is currently available for pre-order and will be available starting later this month for a suggested price of $19,999.

The LG SIGNATURE Refrigerator (model LUPXS3186N) takes LG's award-winning Door-in-Door® design two steps further by adding the ground-breaking InstaView(TM) feature - a sleek glass panel that illuminates and turns the opaque Door-in-Door compartment transparent with two simple knocks, inviting users to peek inside without letting the cold air out. This unique new refrigerator also incorporates LG SIGNATURE's exclusive Auto Open Door(TM) technology that allows users to open the fridge with a swipe of the foot in front of a sensor on the bottom of the refrigerator. This ENERGY STAR® certified model also features a Wi-Fi Eclipse Display inside the door that allows users to easily control and monitor temperature and energy usage, helping maintain optimal cooling to help save energy. It offers 31 cubic feet of capacity and boats a full stainless steel body (also incorporated in the interior) with a scratch-resistant textured finish that makes for an impeccable exterior design, enhancing its minimalist style to the fullest. (The LG SIGNATURE Refrigerator is available now at a suggested price of $8,499).

The 29-inch LG SIGNATURE Washer (model WM9500HKA) takes laundry innovation and design to a whole new level with technology designed to help make washing clothes easier than ever before. This mega-capacity front-load washer boasts 5.8 cubic feet of capacity, making it the largest in its class, and features LG's enhanced TurboWash® technology with powerful high-pressure nozzles that save up to 30 minutes per load.**

This LG SIGNATURE washer incorporates the distinctive new Full Touch On-Door Panel® which is touch-enabled and embedded in the glass door for a seamless and sophisticated look. This ENERGY STAR certified washer is compatible with the LG SideKick(TM) pedestal washer that serves as an additional washing machine in the footprint of a laundry pedestal, allowing users to wash two loads at the same time - perfect for small, custom-care laundry loads. What's more, the deep LG Signature Black Stainless Steel finish has the classic appeal of traditional stainless, but with a contemporary character. Its satin-smooth, warm exterior is also fingerprint and smudge resistant. (Available now, $1,999).

The 24-inch LG SIGNATURE Combo TWIN Wash System (LUWM101HWA) will be available for U.S. consumers in Q1 2017. Available in sleek white, the unique model serves as both a washer and dryer, ideal for luxury condos where space is a premium. This powerful yet efficient vent-less is powered by LG's Inverter HeatPump, which uses half the electricity of conventional dryers. The all-in-one unit is loaded with LG SmartThinQ(TM) smart connectivity features, meaning that consumers can receive smartphone notifications when the detergent tank is empty, download the specialized wash cycles, save frequently used wash cycles and track the amount of water and electricity used. This LG SIGNATURE washer also features a unique "Centum" Fixed Tub suspension system, similar to those found in today's luxury automobiles, greatly reducing noise levels and vibration. (Available Q1 2017, $3,699).

The LG SIGNATURE Air Purifier (model AM501YWM1) humidifies the air and eliminates particles within an impressive 300 square foot radius with an innovative, semi-permanent filter system that can be washed and reused for up to 10 years. Through the Smart LED Indicator, the LG SIGNATURE air purifier allows you to see your air being cleaned through the transparent cover. As the indoor air quality improves, the display changes from red to blue. (Available in late 2016, $1,699).

LG SIGNATURE CONCIERGE: A New Level of Personalized Service
As an exclusive benefit to LG SIGNATURE owners that register their product, LG Electronics USA is launching "LG SIGNATURE CONCIERGE" - a 24/7 VIP-level service providing one-on-one customer support. LG SIGNATURE CONCIERGE includes a welcome package, a personalized call to explain program benefits, remote service, priority dispatch, and windowless technician arrival which pinpoints the arrival time to minimize the customer's wait time. In addition, upon registration of their products, LG SIGNATURE CONCIERGE members will receive a welcome gift including an LG G Pad Tablet and future access to special invitations.

For more information on the LG SIGNATURE brand and its cutting-edge products, please visit http://www.lgsignature.com/.

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** Compared to an LG front load washer without TurboWash. Based on AHAM-HLW-1-2010 test protocol. Cotton / Normal or comparable cycle at default settings, 8 lb. loads. Excludes quick wash or comparable cycles intended for small, lightly soiled loads only.

"LG" and the LG logo are trademarks of LG Corp. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

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VIZIO Brings High Performance 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar Systems To Canada

Collection Features Next Generation VIZIO SmartCast(TM) with Google Cast(TM) Built-In for Simple WiFi Casting from Anywhere in the Home

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 /CNW/ -- VIZIO, Inc. announced today its latest collection of VIZIO SmartCast sound bars are now shipping to Canada. The new offerings range in size from the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System to the flagship 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System. The collection fully integrates Google Cast, allowing users to stream millions of songs from Google Cast-enabled audio apps(1) that music listeners already have on their mobile devices, directly to the sound bars over WiFi. Since the sound bar collection is part of the VIZIO SmartCast entertainment ecosystem, each sound bar can be controlled by the VIZIO SmartCast app which transforms iOS or Android mobile devices into powerful touchscreen remotes. The VIZIO SmartCast sound bars start at an MSRP of $289.99 (CAN) for the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System, with the flagship 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System offered at an MSRP of $689.99 (CAN).  Models are rolling out to both Amazon.ca and Costco.ca. 

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The new VIZIO SmartCast app simplifies the entire whole-home audio experience, transforming iOS or Android mobile devices into smart remotes. The app seamlessly allows consumers to utilize the multi-room function to cast the same song, or a different song, to multiple Google Cast-enabled audio products connected to the home WiFi network. Simple controls like play, pause, skip and volume adjustment are also possible through the app, allowing consumers to control their sound bar from anywhere in the home. While conventional sound bars typically connect solely via Bluetooth, the new VIZIO sound bar collection allows consumers to stream their favorite music, podcasts and internet radio stations over WiFi as well as Bluetooth. With WiFi streaming, listeners are no longer interrupted by phone calls, texts and other disruptive notifications that commonly occur when streaming over Bluetooth. WiFi streaming also helps conserve battery usage on mobile devices, and frees up mobile devices for other tasks. Best of all, WiFi streaming allows for improved audio quality compared to Bluetooth. VIZIO's audio products also ship with a standard LCD display remote, giving consumers an alternative way to control basic functions of their sound bar.

"We're excited to bring the VIZIO SmartCast sound bar collection to the Canadian market," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "Not only does a sleek industrial design make the sound bars a stylish, must-have addition to any home, but the variety of product choices also provides consumers with flexibility when choosing a sound bar for their big screens. The VIZIO SmartCast app allows consumers to seamlessly cast and control their music right from their mobile device, making the sound bars a great addition to the whole-home audio experience."

The SmartCast 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System is ideal for home theater enthusiasts seeking elegant style, the highest quality audio and a true 5.1 surround sound. Designed to complement 47" class size displays and above, VIZIO's flagship offering was engineered with custom drivers, a center channel for enhanced dialogue clarity and a sleek profile that doesn't sacrifice audio quality. Measuring 2" high and 2" deep, the 45" slim sound bar features rear satellite speakers and pumps up to 104dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL)(2) and as low as 30 Hz of bass. The flagship model, along with the 40" 5.1 slim sound bar configuration, features a sleek and compact subwoofer, perfect for easy, out-of-the-way storage beneath or next to a sofa. The subwoofer for the 45" 5.1 sound bar measures 3.2" high, with the subwoofer for the 40" 5.1 Sound Bar System standing at just 3" tall.

With Google Cast built-in to every VIZIO SmartCast sound bar, consumers can easily stream millions of songs from music apps they already know and love, and then just tap the Cast button to stream music directly over WiFi to any VIZIO SmartCast device on their home WiFi network(3). Bluetooth is also integrated into all VIZIO audio products as an alternative option to WiFi streaming.

For more information about the VIZIO SmartCast sound bar collection, visit VIZIO.ca.

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 2.1
     Sound Bar System                (SB3821-D6) MSRP $289.99 (CAN)

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 5.1
     Sound Bar System                (SB3851-D0) MSRP $409.99 (CAN)

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 40" 5.1 Slim
     Sound Bar  System               (SB4051-D5) MSRP $589.99 (CAN)

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 45" 5.1 Slim
     Sound Bar System                (SB4551-D5) MSRP $689.99 (CAN)

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                  available in certain countries and
                  languages, may require additional
                  fees or subscription charges, and may
                  be subject to future updates,
                  modifications, interruption and/or
                  discontinuation of service without
                  notice, and VIZIO has no control over
                  such content.  Google account
                  required to download apps from the
    1             Google Play store.

    2             Sound pressure level measured using
                  pink noise at 1 meter, c-weighted.

    (3)           Spotify is available on select VIZIO
                  Sound Bars and coming soon to all
                  VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bars

About VIZIO
VIZIO's mission is to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience through our community of connected consumers, advertisers, and media content providers. Through our connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way consumers discover and experience media content. Since our founding in California in 2002, VIZIO has built an industry-leading brand and sold over 65 million products, including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand1 in America and  holds the #1 unit share in Sound Bars(2). VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a number of industry reviews and awards.  The VIZIO M- and P-Series SmartCast Home Theater Displays are the highest rated LED/LCD displays on CNET, with both receiving editors' rating of 4.5/5 stars(3) and recognition for the M-Series as Editor's Choice.  Additionally, the VIZIO Reference Series and SmartCast E-Series displays both achieved a 2016 Editors' Choice award from Reviewed.com(4 )with the VIZIO D-Series( )earning a 2016 Editor's Choice award from PC Magazine(5). For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.

© 2016 VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO, the V Logo, VIZIO SmartCast, Active LED Zones and other terms and phrases are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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                    based on TV units sold in the U.S. from Dec. 30,
                    2012-Aug. 27, 2016

    2               The NPD Group /Weekly Retail Tracking Service,
                    based on sound bar units sold in the U.S. from Dec.
                    30, 2012-Aug. 27, 2016

    3                Visit cnet.com for the full VIZIO P-Series review,
                                      published 5/10/2016 and 9/16/2016

    4                   Visit reviewed.com for the full VIZIO Reference
                        Series review, published 3/18/16 and the full E
                                    Series review, published on 9/13/16

    5               Visit pcmag.com for the full VIZIO D-Series review,
                                                      published 3/24/16

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CONTACT: Katie Kotarak, The Brand AMP, T: 949-438-1078, E: katie@thebrandamp.com; or Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., T: 310-951-3768, E: jim.noyd@noydcom.com

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Wix.com Launches Wix App Providing a Powerful Mobile Operating System for Small Business Owners, Store Owners, Hoteliers and Bloggers Around the World

Wix App Supports iOS and Android Users in the Quest for Simple and Stunning Websites

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX), a leading cloud-based web development platform, today announced the launch of Wix App for iOS and Android. Wix App lets users fully manage their websites and Wix operating systems on the go, wherever they are, in order to run their businesses in real time. The app reflects customer demand for robust mobile functionality and positions Wix as one of the leading providers of OS solutions for small business around the world.

Wix App is part of the larger Wix OS solution which enables users to create, manage and market their businesses anytime and anywhere. Wix App is an interface that streamlines the day-to-day mobile management that businesses need to operate ecommerce, marketing, customer service and communications with global customers and visitors. Business owners use Wix OS to manage their mobile sites, their contacts and their Wix Stores. Currently Wix hosts on its platform:

    --  20 million mobile sites;
    --  400 million customer contacts; and
    --  more than 300,000 ecommerce subscriptions.
"Our new Wix App is a gateway to our extremely powerful and robust operating system. Business owners and bloggers who pride themselves on their stunning websites will never miss a beat. Whenever there is an important activity -- a purchase, booking, inventory demand, blog subscriber, or an update to the Wix platform, Wix users will receive a notification on their mobile device. As our users continue to create stunning websites, it is our mission to make designing, managing the operating system, and marketing their businesses as simple as possible," said Adi Zelner, Head of Wix App at Wix.com. "Approximately half of our company is focused on research, development and design, and committed to continually delivering the most powerful tools for our 92 million global users."

Powerful Features Wix App Users Love:

    --  Engage with Visitors - Get real-time notifications when visitors send a
        message, book an appointment and more. Wix Engage makes it easy to
        respond right away.
    --  Start a Live Chat - See when you've got a site visitor and start a
        conversation to help them find exactly what they're looking for.
    --  Manage Your Store - Snap a product photo and add it to your online store
        with just a click.
    --  Blog On The Go - Use all of your blog's advanced features from anywhere.
        Create posts, add photos, change your font, add active links and more.
    --  Hotels - Manage hotel bookings and reservations on the fly.
    --  Feed - Receive updates of everything you use for business operations -
        such as invoices, contacts, messages and inventory alerts.
Download Wix App for free in Google Play and in the App Store.

Tweet: Announcing the new @Wix App - manage your website + biz from anywhere. #WixApp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0STTTvtIxIk

Tweet: The new #WixApp gives you the full power of @Wix on the go. It's an essential tool for managing your online presence http://www.wix.com/wix-lp/wix-app

About Wix.com

Wix.com is a leading cloud-based web development platform with more than 92 million registered users worldwide. Wix was founded on the belief that the Internet should be accessible to everyone to develop, create and contribute. Through free and premium subscriptions, Wix empowers millions of businesses, organizations, professionals and individuals to take their businesses, brands and workflow online. Wix ADI, the Wix Editor and a highly curated App Market enable users to build and manage a fully integrated and dynamic digital presence. Wix's headquarters are in Tel Aviv with offices in Be'er Sheva, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Berlin, Vilnius and Dnepropetrovsk.

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VIZIO Brings High Performance 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar Systems To Canada

Collection Features Next Generation VIZIO SmartCast(TM) with Google Cast(TM) Built-In for Simple WiFi Casting from Anywhere in the Home

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, Inc. announced today its latest collection of VIZIO SmartCast sound bars are now shipping to Canada. The new offerings range in size from the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System to the flagship 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System. The collection fully integrates Google Cast, allowing users to stream millions of songs from Google Cast-enabled audio apps(1) that music listeners already have on their mobile devices, directly to the sound bars over WiFi. Since the sound bar collection is part of the VIZIO SmartCast entertainment ecosystem, each sound bar can be controlled by the VIZIO SmartCast app which transforms iOS or Android mobile devices into powerful touchscreen remotes. The VIZIO SmartCast sound bars start at an MSRP of $289.99 (CAN) for the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System, with the flagship 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System offered at an MSRP of $689.99 (CAN).  Models are rolling out to both Amazon.ca and Costco.ca. 

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The new VIZIO SmartCast app simplifies the entire whole-home audio experience, transforming iOS or Android mobile devices into smart remotes. The app seamlessly allows consumers to utilize the multi-room function to cast the same song, or a different song, to multiple Google Cast-enabled audio products connected to the home WiFi network. Simple controls like play, pause, skip and volume adjustment are also possible through the app, allowing consumers to control their sound bar from anywhere in the home. While conventional sound bars typically connect solely via Bluetooth, the new VIZIO sound bar collection allows consumers to stream their favorite music, podcasts and internet radio stations over WiFi as well as Bluetooth. With WiFi streaming, listeners are no longer interrupted by phone calls, texts and other disruptive notifications that commonly occur when streaming over Bluetooth. WiFi streaming also helps conserve battery usage on mobile devices, and frees up mobile devices for other tasks. Best of all, WiFi streaming allows for improved audio quality compared to Bluetooth. VIZIO's audio products also ship with a standard LCD display remote, giving consumers an alternative way to control basic functions of their sound bar.

"We're excited to bring the VIZIO SmartCast sound bar collection to the Canadian market," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "Not only does a sleek industrial design make the sound bars a stylish, must-have addition to any home, but the variety of product choices also provides consumers with flexibility when choosing a sound bar for their big screens. The VIZIO SmartCast app allows consumers to seamlessly cast and control their music right from their mobile device, making the sound bars a great addition to the whole-home audio experience."

The SmartCast 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System is ideal for home theater enthusiasts seeking elegant style, the highest quality audio and a true 5.1 surround sound. Designed to complement 47" class size displays and above, VIZIO's flagship offering was engineered with custom drivers, a center channel for enhanced dialogue clarity and a sleek profile that doesn't sacrifice audio quality. Measuring 2" high and 2" deep, the 45" slim sound bar features rear satellite speakers and pumps up to 104dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL)(2) and as low as 30 Hz of bass. The flagship model, along with the 40" 5.1 slim sound bar configuration, features a sleek and compact subwoofer, perfect for easy, out-of-the-way storage beneath or next to a sofa. The subwoofer for the 45" 5.1 sound bar measures 3.2" high, with the subwoofer for the 40" 5.1 Sound Bar System standing at just 3" tall.

With Google Cast built-in to every VIZIO SmartCast sound bar, consumers can easily stream millions of songs from music apps they already know and love, and then just tap the Cast button to stream music directly over WiFi to any VIZIO SmartCast device on their home WiFi network(3). Bluetooth is also integrated into all VIZIO audio products as an alternative option to WiFi streaming.

For more information about the VIZIO SmartCast sound bar collection, visit VIZIO.ca.

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 2.1
     Sound Bar System                (SB3821-D6) MSRP $289.99 (CAN)

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 5.1
     Sound Bar System                (SB3851-D0) MSRP $409.99 (CAN)

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 40" 5.1 Slim
     Sound Bar  System               (SB4051-D5) MSRP $589.99 (CAN)

    VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 45" 5.1 Slim
     Sound Bar System                (SB4551-D5) MSRP $689.99 (CAN)

                 The third party applications and
                  content described herein may only be
                  available in certain countries and
                  languages, may require additional
                  fees or subscription charges, and may
                  be subject to future updates,
                  modifications, interruption and/or
                  discontinuation of service without
                  notice, and VIZIO has no control over
                  such content.  Google account
                  required to download apps from the
    1             Google Play store.

    2             Sound pressure level measured using
                  pink noise at 1 meter, c-weighted.

    (3)           Spotify is available on select VIZIO
                  Sound Bars and coming soon to all
                  VIZIO SmartCast Sound Bars

About VIZIO
VIZIO's mission is to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience through our community of connected consumers, advertisers, and media content providers. Through our connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way consumers discover and experience media content. Since our founding in California in 2002, VIZIO has built an industry-leading brand and sold over 65 million products, including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO is a leading HDTV brand1 in America and  holds the #1 unit share in Sound Bars(2). VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a number of industry reviews and awards.  The VIZIO M- and P-Series SmartCast Home Theater Displays are the highest rated LED/LCD displays on CNET, with both receiving editors' rating of 4.5/5 stars(3) and recognition for the M-Series as Editor's Choice.  Additionally, the VIZIO Reference Series and SmartCast E-Series displays both achieved a 2016 Editors' Choice award from Reviewed.com(4 )with the VIZIO D-Series( )earning a 2016 Editor's Choice award from PC Magazine(5). For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.

© 2016 VIZIO, Inc. VIZIO, the V Logo, VIZIO SmartCast, Active LED Zones and other terms and phrases are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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                    based on TV units sold in the U.S. from Dec. 30,
                    2012-Aug. 27, 2016

    2               The NPD Group /Weekly Retail Tracking Service,
                    based on sound bar units sold in the U.S. from Dec.
                    30, 2012-Aug. 27, 2016

    3                Visit cnet.com for the full VIZIO P-Series review,
                                      published 5/10/2016 and 9/16/2016

    4                   Visit reviewed.com for the full VIZIO Reference
                        Series review, published 3/18/16 and the full E
                                    Series review, published on 9/13/16

    5               Visit pcmag.com for the full VIZIO D-Series review,
                                                      published 3/24/16

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Smart Armor launches Smart Cube, a Bluetooth Operated Lock for Cabinets and Drawers

On September 27th, Smart Armor launched Smart Cube on Indiegogo and raised their $50,000 goal is just 3 days

PHOENIX, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Armor is pleased to announce Smart Cube, a Bluetooth controlled locking mechanism that secures a wide variety of cabinets and drawers. Smart Cube works in conjunction with both Android and iOS smart phones, and can be operated either manually or by proximity detection.

To learn more about Smart Cube, please visit: https://goo.gl/HhRpxA

Smart Cube works by being secured to the inner wall of a drawer or cabinet. The locking connector is then attached to the door, and when the device is in locked position, the two parts stay latched together. Once the Smart Cube is instructed to unlock via a connected smartphone, the two parts release; thus allowing the door to open.

This simple yet elegant concept has been met with rave reviews from initial customers. Realizing a wide range of uses for the device, including securing alcohol, valuables, prescriptions, and firearms, donators helped Smart Armor raise an unprecedented $50,000 is 3 days on Indiegogo.

The corresponding app allows users to control multiple Smart Cubes in their home with one phone, and can share access to Smart Cubes with other users while dictating who can access what. The app can also be set to instruct certain Smart Cubes to unlock when a smartphone is in a set proximity, and relock once it is out of range.

Smart Cube features a 1-2 year battery life with battery indicators viewable from 2 different sides, and should the Smart Cube be tampered with, the user is immediately notified. The unit is also secured with 3M double sided tape which can withstand 100 pounds of force, and has optional mounting holes for bolting.

"Smart Cube was created by a team of renowned techies to bring you a device that it innovative, effective, and convenient," says the website.

About Smart Cube:

Smart Cube is a Bluetooth smart lock for cabinets and drawers. It turns any storage area into a tamper-proof vault that can only be opened with permission from the owner. Created by Smart Armor, it strives to be the high-tech replacement to outdated locks and keys. To learn more, visit: https://goo.gl/HhRpxA

Contact:

Justin Zastrow
justin@smartarmortech.com
(480) 823-8122

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

Elsevier Opens Registration for Global Engineering Academic Challenge to Support Active Learning

NEW YORK, October 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Five-week, Game-based Learning Challenge Open to all Engineering Graduates and
Under-graduates Around the World 

    Elsevier [http://www.elsevier.com ], a world-leading provider of scientific, technical
and medical information products and services, today announced it has opened registration
for the Engineering Academic Challege (EAC) 2016 [http://eac.elsevier.com ] - which
officially begins on 10th October 2016. The annual five-week challenge gives engineering
professors, instructors and librarians around the world the chance to integrate real-world
engineering and science problem-solving into their STEM education communities, by
immersing students in a practical problem-solving environment. Cross-disciplinary
questions based on National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges cover themes
that include Future of Energy, Future of Making, and Future of Medicine, and have been
drafted by a team of engineering students at Drexel University in Pennsylvania.
Participants will compete to solve questions for five consecutive weeks, with prizes
awarded to top performing students.

    Now in its 11th year, the Engineering Academic Challenge, previously known as the
Knovel
[https://www.elsevier.com/solutions/knovel-engineering-information/research-and-education ]
Academic Challenge, expands benefits to participants by providing the option to not only
access Knovel's engineering information and tools as they solve challenges, but also
access to Engineering Village's [http://www.elsevier.com/engineeringvillage ] flagship
database, Ei Compendex. Another key enhancement is a new challenge platform that enables
participants to more seamlessly register and set up their profiles with avatars, track
competition globally between individuals and other universities, and share results over a
variety of social media channels.

    A survey from the Association of American Colleges and Universities
[https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/01/20/study-finds-big-gaps-between-student-and-employer-perceptions ]
(AACU) found only 23% of employers believe graduates are skilled at
applying knowledge to real-world problems. The challenge is aimed at promoting active
learning based on practical examples of inter-disciplinary scenarios, helping to prepare
students for future careers in academia and industry.

    The prizes for this year's Engineering Academic Challenge include:

    Weekly winners with the highest points receive a $100 Amazon gift card:

       
        - The 1st Place Grand Prize winner with the highest accumulation of points at the
          end of the challenge will receive an Apple iPad.
        - The 2nd Place Grand Prize winner with the second highest accumulated score at the end
          of the challenge will receive a SONOS speaker.

    "Today, students are digital natives - by the time they are 21, the average person has
played 10,000 hours of games," commented Ann-Marie Roche, Director of Customer Engagement
at Elsevier. "The Engineering Academic Challenge has been designed to reflect this, and to
make learning as interactive and effective as possible. We are committed to developing
students' skills to make sure that they are ready for the workplace. The challenge will
help support engineering professors and educators to create interactive learning
experiences and improve student outcomes by working on real-world problems."

    Dr. Antonios Kontsos, director of Drexel's Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Group and
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, commented, "Gaming is the closest analogy
to how students learn today. The traditional model of teaching, where we require students
to sit in a chair for two or three hours at a time, bears no resemblance to what students
do in daily life, so game-based learning - such as Elsevier's Engineering Academic
Challenge - helps to best prepare students for the workforce."

    All participants can view the following EAC webinar
[https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4958154604437531908 ] to quickly learn how to
use both databases when solving the weekly questions. The webinar provides an overview of
how to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.

    Engineering Village [http://www.engineeringvillage.com ] is the home of Ei Compendex
[http://www.elsevier.com/solutions/engineering-village/content/compendex ], the broadest
and most complete engineering literature database available to engineers. Ei Compendex
comprises over 18 million records from thousands of publications published worldwide,
spanning 190 engineering disciplines, 1970-present. Content is indexed specifically for
engineers using the Ei Thesaurus, enabling precise search and discovery of relevant
engineering research. Knovel
[https://www.elsevier.com/solutions/knovel-engineering-information/research-and-education ]
is an engineering decision-support solution enabling engineers to confidently answer
technical questions drawing upon trusted data from more than 120 providers through a
cloud-based platform with powerful search and interactive analytical tools.

    Engineering and science students from academic institutions across the globe who wish
to participate in this year's challenge, can register at: eac.elsevier.com
[https://eac.elsevier.com ].

    About Elsevier: 

    Elsevier [https://www.elsevier.com ] is a world-leading provider of information
solutions that enhance the performance of science, health, and technology professionals,
empowering them to make better decisions, deliver better care, and sometimes make
ground-breaking discoveries that advance the boundaries of knowledge and human progress.
Elsevier provides web-based, digital solutions - among them ScienceDirect
[http://www.sciencedirect.com ], Scopus [http://www.scopus.com ], Research Intelligence
[https://www.elsevier.com/research-intelligence ] and ClinicalKey
[https://www.clinicalkey.com ] - and publishes over 2,500 journals, including The Lancet
[http://www.thelancet.com ] and Cell [http://www.cell.com ], and more than 35,000 book
titles, including a number of iconic reference works. Elsevier is part of RELX Group
[http://www.relx.com ], a world-leading provider of information and analytics for
professional and business customers across industries. www.elsevier.com
[https://www.elsevier.com ]

       
         
        Media contact 
        Christopher Capot 
        Director, Corporate Relations, Elsevier 
        +1 917-704-5174 
        c.capot@elsevier.com 

     

Elsevier

Beyond the Gadget: Egencia Makes Smartwatches Even Smarter for Business Travelers

Egencia delivers on cross-platform consistency with apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Egencia® announced today it has brought its consumer-grade user experience into wearables with apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear. Egencia has supercharged its user experience for business travelers, allowing them to switch between Egencia applications on desktop and mobile--and now smartwatch--without missing a connection.

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"Egencia is meeting the demand among business travelers for consumer-quality products. Since we own, develop, and run our own technology, we are able to quickly bring these wearable apps to market based on that demand," said Michael Gulmann, vice president of global product for Egencia. "When travelers are shown a familiar and consumer-like experience, adoption and compliance follow."

Using an average of three devices on the road, today's travelers expect to see their content and settings carry over to each one, no matter the screen size, for a truly continuous experience.

With its sharp design that can be read at a glance, the Egencia watch app is a discreet personal assistant under your shirtsleeve, sending step-by-step alerts to guide you along your trip. The watch app stays on top of disruptions in real time and provides map-driven directions and transportation choices to help you reach your final destination. When you need help, you can summon an Egencia Travel Consultant just by tapping the watch.

The Egencia app for Apple Watch was built for the latest version of watchOS for the best possible performance. When travelers tap their watches to access Egencia, the app shows up-to-the-second information, automatically refreshed in the background. The app also includes features built for other devices, including Egencia AssistMe® and its ground transportation guide with the Citymapper and Uber API integration, originally built for mobile.

Extending the continuous experience even further, Egencia has recently significantly redesigned its mobile hotel experience for business travelers using iPhone, iPad, and Android devices to make it consistent with the desktop version found in every Egencia web site around the world.

Guided by mobile design in use at Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and other sister brands, the company made user-tested improvements in map-based searching and the presentation of hotel inventory and attributes, including travel policy status, cancellation rules, and loyalty point eligibility.

Apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear are now available in the App Store and Google Play. A hotel update for iOS and Android will be available later this month.

About Egencia

Egencia makes business travel better by making it more connected and complete. Egencia puts travelers at the heart of business travel, continuously supporting them with solutions that are more engaging and effective. Driven by consumer insights and technology investments from parent company, Expedia, Inc., Egencia connects everything travelers need - content, technology, service and reporting - in one place. Egencia provides services in more than 65 countries. To connect with Egencia, visit http://www.egencia.com, Twitter or our blog.

© 2016 Egencia, LLC. All rights reserved. Expedia, Egencia, and the Egencia logo are trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.  CST #2083922-50

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CONTACT: Media Contacts, Ashley Keller | Senior Global Marketing Communications Manager, Egencia, Email: akeller@egencia.com, Office: 425-679-7288

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

Beyond the Gadget: Egencia Makes Smartwatches Even Smarter for Business Travellers

Egencia delivers on cross-platform consistency with apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear

HONG KONG, SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Egencia® announced today it has brought its consumer-grade user experience into wearables with apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear. Egencia has supercharged its user experience for business travellers, allowing them to switch between Egencia applications on desktop and mobile -- and now smartwatch -- without missing a connection.

"Egencia is meeting the demand among business travellers for consumer-quality products. Since we own, develop, and run our own technology, we are able to quickly bring these wearable apps to market based on that demand," said Michael Gulmann, vice president of global product for Egencia. "When travellers are shown a familiar and consumer-like experience, adoption and compliance follow."

Using an average of three devices on the road, today's travellers expect to see their content and settings carry over to each one, no matter the screen size, for a truly continuous experience.

With its sharp design that can be read at a glance, the Egencia watch app is a discreet personal assistant under your shirtsleeve, sending step-by-step alerts to guide you along your trip. The watch app stays on top of disruptions in real time and provides map-driven directions and transportation choices to help you reach your final destination. When you need help, you can summon an Egencia Travel Consultant just by tapping the watch.

The Egencia app for Apple Watch was built for the latest version of watchOS for the best possible performance. When travellers tap their watches to access Egencia, the app shows up-to-the-second information, automatically refreshed in the background. The app also includes features built for other devices, including Egencia AssistMe® and its ground transportation guide with the Citymapper and Uber API integration, originally built for mobile.

Extending the continuous experience even further, Egencia has recently significantly redesigned its mobile hotel experience for business travellers using iPhone, iPad, and Android devices to make it consistent with the desktop version found in every Egencia web site around the world.

Guided by mobile design in use at Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and other sister brands, the company made user-tested improvements in map-based searching and the presentation of hotel inventory and attributes, including travel policy status, cancellation rules, and loyalty point eligibility.

Apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear are now available in the App Store and Google Play. A hotel update for iOS and Android will be available later this month.

About Egencia

Egencia makes business travel better by making it more connected and complete. Egencia puts travellers at the heart of business travel, continuously supporting them with solutions that are more engaging and effective. Driven by consumer insights and technology investments from parent company, Expedia Group, Egencia connects everything travellers need - content, technology, service and reporting - in one place. Egencia provides services in more than 65 countries. To connect with Egencia, visit http://www.egencia.cn/ or our blog.

© 2016 Egencia, LLC. All rights reserved. Expedia, Egencia, and the Egencia logo and Get Ahead are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia Group in the U.S. and/or other countries. CST #2083922-50

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CONTACT: Simon Rollenbeck | Marketing Communications Manager, Egencia Asia Pacific, Email: srollenbeck@egencia.com, Office: +61 28235 5562, Mobile: +61 475 469 593

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

Beyond the Gadget: Egencia Makes Smartwatches Even Smarter for Business Travelers

Egencia delivers on cross-platform consistency with apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 5, 2016 /CNW/ -- Egencia® announced today it has brought its consumer-grade user experience into wearables with apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear. Egencia has supercharged its user experience for business travelers, allowing them to switch between Egencia applications on desktop and mobile--and now smartwatch--without missing a connection.

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"Egencia is meeting the demand among business travelers for consumer-quality products. Since we own, develop, and run our own technology, we are able to quickly bring these wearable apps to market based on that demand," said Michael Gulmann, vice president of global product for Egencia. "When travelers are shown a familiar and consumer-like experience, adoption and compliance follow."

Using an average of three devices on the road, today's travelers expect to see their content and settings carry over to each one, no matter the screen size, for a truly continuous experience.

With its sharp design that can be read at a glance, the Egencia watch app is a discreet personal assistant under your shirtsleeve, sending step-by-step alerts to guide you along your trip. The watch app stays on top of disruptions in real time and provides map-driven directions and transportation choices to help you reach your final destination. When you need help, you can summon an Egencia Travel Consultant just by tapping the watch.

The Egencia app for Apple Watch was built for the latest version of watchOS for the best possible performance. When travelers tap their watches to access Egencia, the app shows up-to-the-second information, automatically refreshed in the background. The app also includes features built for other devices, including Egencia AssistMe® and its ground transportation guide with the Citymapper and Uber API integration, originally built for mobile.

Extending the continuous experience even further, Egencia has recently significantly redesigned its mobile hotel experience for business travelers using iPhone, iPad, and Android devices to make it consistent with the desktop version found in every Egencia web site around the world.

Guided by mobile design in use at Expedia®, Hotels.com®, and other sister brands, the company made user-tested improvements in map-based searching and the presentation of hotel inventory and attributes, including travel policy status, cancellation rules, and loyalty point eligibility.

Apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear are now available in the App Store and Google Play. A hotel update for iOS and Android will be available later this month.

About Egencia

Egencia makes business travel better by making it more connected and complete. Egencia puts travelers at the heart of business travel, continuously supporting them with solutions that are more engaging and effective. Driven by consumer insights and technology investments from parent company, Expedia, Inc., Egencia connects everything travelers need - content, technology, service and reporting - in one place. Egencia provides services in more than 65 countries. To connect with Egencia, visit http://www.egencia.com, Twitter or our blog.

© 2016 Egencia, LLC. All rights reserved. Expedia, Egencia, and the Egencia logo are trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.  CST #2083922-50

*Apple, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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CONTACT: Media Contacts, Ashley Keller | Senior Global Marketing Communications Manager, Egencia, Email: akeller@egencia.com, Office: 425-679-7288

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

JusTransact Unveils First Online 'Bazaar' for POS Business

CHENNAI, October 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    After the successful launch of India's first e-commerce portal for Point of Sale (POS)
technology - JusTransact.com, Millennium Group [http://www.millenniumindia.co.in ] today
added yet another 'first' to its credit by launching the country's only online B2B market
place for POS brands and resellers who can come together to do business simultaneously.

    Aimed at cutting the huge supply chain loss incurred by thousands of hardware and
software POS vendors and increase sales volume for brands, the JusTransact Partner Network
also envisages 'empowering' small, medium and large retailers across the nation by
automating their business with affordable, scalable and world-class POS technology.

    Commenting on the launch of JusTransact's Partner Network
(http://partner.justransact.com), Bhaskar Venkatraman, Founder and CEO of
JusTransact.com [http://www.justransact.com ] said: "JusTransact's partner network throws
open a unique opportunity for both POS brands and resellers who can communicate directly
on a single platform, thereby cutting the supply chain losses in terms of time and money.
Resellers can directly get POS products from manufacturers at a much lower price and can
hence, pass on the cost benefit to their customers, who are predominantly small and medium
retail businesses. For brands, they can find all buyers in one place and hence, get great
traction and growth. In short, it is a win-win condition for both brands and vendors."

    For the partner network, JusTransact plays a pivotal role in connecting both POS
brands across India and local vendors who can be either main/region-wise distributors,
vendors, stockist, software service providers, or stores selling POS products to retail
businesses.

    Further listing the advantages of partner portal, Bhaskar, who is also one of the
pioneers in introducing POS technology in India, said: "POS Manufacturers need not have to
look for distributors for their products, but can simply register with us and sell their
products. Their products can be seen only by registered vendors, who can order POS
products with appropriate quantity instantly. To facilitate fast and reliable goods
movement, we offer free logistics services. We pick, pack and ship to the buyer's address
wherever they are."

    To make it attractive, JusTransact has kept registration 'free' for partners and also
introduced JusMoney wallet where points are credited for every purchase which can be
adjusted against the purchase value.

    JusTransact currently deals with over 1000 POS products of more than 40 top brands
including Epson, Honeywell, Toshiba, Posiflex, Godex, TVSE, Opticon, Casio, Bixolon, Zebra
and Essae to name a few.

    Bhaskar expects that more POS brands will make use of Partner Network Zone and offer
their products such as POS terminals [http://www.justransact.com/category/pos-terminals ],
barcode scanners, barcode printers [http://www.justransact.com/category/barcode-printers ],
automatic cash drawers, receipt printers, mobile POS
[http://www.justransact.com/category/mobile-pos ] , hand-held terminals, etc. at
attractive prices to vendors, who otherwise get them from local distributors at much
higher prices. "The partner network will also help to speed up the automation process of
India's retail sector where more than one million traders are still following traditional
transactional practices," he said.

    The JusTransact partner network for POS will also create a level playing field as
every vendor - from main distributors to local stockist - across India will get their
goods at the same price, thereby avoiding unethical business practices, opined Bhaskar.

    About JusTransact.com:
JusTransact.com is an e-commerce venture of Millennium Retech Ventures India Pvt. Ltd
promoted by Millennium Group. JusTransact.com was launched with a sole motive of providing
reliable, affordable and scalable POS solutions to the fast growing retail sector in India,
which is estimated to worth one trillion USD by 2020. POS technology facilitates small,
medium and large businesses automate their activities, enhance customer experience and
also make them competitive with established peers. The portal has made world-class
cutting-edge POS hardware, software and knowledge accessible to retailers. Headquartered
in Chennai and having branches in major cities in India, JusTransact.com offers a one-stop
solution for all kinds of POS needs to both retail and non-retail business applications.

            Media Contact: 
        K Ramanathan 
        ram@justransact.com 
        +91-9384612789 
        Content Head and Media Coordinator 
        JusTransact.com (Millennium Retech Ventures India Pvt Ltd) 

     

JusTransact.com (Millennium Retech Ventures India Pvt Ltd)

GoPro, Now an End-to-End Storytelling Solution with Cloud-Connected HERO5 Cameras; GoPro Plus Subscription Service; Quik Editing Apps

SAN MATEO, California and DUBAI, UAE, October 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

                                Karma, Much More than a Drone

                       Hollywood-Caliber Stabilization in a Backpack 

    GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today unveiled new products and services that dramatically
simplify the process of capturing, editing and sharing engaging content, establishing
GoPro as an end-to-end storytelling solution.

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

    http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7942051-gopro-now-end-to-end-storytelling-hero5

    Video: https://youtu.be/tjOX0sC4TX4

    GoPro's founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman, introduced a new line of HERO5 cameras,
cloud-based software, and drone, Karma, to international press at the base of Squaw Valley,
CA, near Lake Tahoe.  The event was broadcast live and can be seen HERE
[https://gopro.com/news/The-Launch-GoPro-Unveils-HERO5-and-Karma ].

    "With these new products, we're delivering on our promise to make it easy to capture
and share engaging stories," said Woodman. "HERO5's ability to auto-upload photos and
videos to a GoPro Plus account dramatically simplifies mobile, on-the-go editing, sharing
and enjoyment. This is a game-changing experience that we will continue to build upon."

    Woodman adds, "We're stoked to launch Karma and show how much more it is than a drone.
Karma packs Hollywood-caliber aerial, handheld and gear-mounted image stabilization into a
backpack for $799. It's so easy to use, a beginner can have fun straight away."

    In addition to significant gains in performance and convenience, GoPro's all-new HERO5
line of cameras can auto-upload photos and videos to GoPro Plus, a cloud-based
subscription service that makes it easy to access, edit and share GoPro content anytime,
anywhere using a phone or computer.

    HERO5 Cameras - Cloud-Connected and Simplified. 

    HERO5 Black - The Best GoPro, Ever. For 1599AED. 

    HERO5 Black is the most powerful, easy-to-use GoPro, ever. Exciting features include:

       
        - 2-inch Touch Display + Simplified Controls
        - Video Resolutions up to 4K at 30 Frames per Second
        - Professional Quality 12MP Photos
        - Auto-Upload of Photos and Video to Cloud when Camera is Charging*
        - Voice Control with Support for 7 Languages (additional languages coming)
        - Simple 1-Button Control
        - Waterproof Without a Housing to 33 Feet (10m)
        - Compatible with Existing GoPro Mounts, Including Karma
        - Stereo Audio Recording and Advanced Wind Noise Reduction
        - Professional-Grade Electronic Video Stabilization
        - Distortion-Free Wide Angle Video and Photos with New Linear-View Setting
        - RAW and WDR Photo Modes
        - GPS

    HERO5 Black will be available now for a RRP 1599AED. Learn more HERE
[http://shop.gopro.com/HERO5-Black ].

    HERO5 Session - The Best, Only Smaller. For 1199AED. 

    HERO5 Session shares the same small design and brilliant convenience of the original
HERO Session camera, but benefits from significant performance upgrades:

       
        - Video Resolutions up to 4K at 30 Frames per Second
        - Professional Quality 10MP Photos
        - Auto-Upload of Photos and Video to Cloud when Camera is Charging*
        - Voice Control with Support for 7 Languages (additional languages coming)
        - Simple 1-Button Control
        - Waterproof Without a Housing to 33 Feet (10m)
        - Compatible with Existing GoPro, Mounts Including Karma
        - Professional-Grade Electronic Video Stabilization
        - Distortion-Free Wide Angle Video and Photos with new Linear-View Setting

    HERO5 Session will be available now for an MSRP of 1199AED. Learn more HERE
[http://shop.gopro.com/HERO5-Session ].

    KARMA - Much More Than a Drone. 

    Karma features a compact, fits-in-a-small-backpack design and includes an
image-stabilization grip that can be handheld or mounted to vehicles, gear and more. Karma
makes it easy for anyone to capture amazingly smooth, stabilized video during almost any
activity.

    Karma features a painless out-of-the-box experience unlike any other drone in the
market:  

       
        - Compact and foldable, the entire system fits into the included backpack that's so
          comfortable to wear during any activity, users will forget they've got it on.
        - A game-style controller features an integrated touch display, making it fun, fast and
          easy to fly without the need for a separate phone or tablet to see what your drone
          sees.
        - The 3-axis camera stabilizer can be removed from the drone and attached to the
          included Karma Grip for capturing ultra-smooth handheld and gear-mounted footage.

    Karma will be available October 23rd.

    Learn more about Karma HERE [http://shop.gopro.com/karma ].

    GoPro Plus and Quik Apps - Access, Edit and Share Anytime, Anywhere.  

    GoPro Plus - Game-Changing Convenience. 

    Offloading and enjoying footage from a GoPro is now as easy as plugging it in to
charge. When a HERO5 camera is charging, it can auto-upload photos and videos to GoPro
Plus, a cloud-based subscription service that makes it easy to access, edit and share
GoPro content anytime, anywhere. Editing and sharing has never been easier with this
game-changing experience.

    A GoPro Plus subscription also unlocks additional premium benefits:

       
        - Access to an Expansive Library of Music Soundtracks for Editing
        - 20% off Mounts and Accessories at GoPro.com
        - Exclusive Access to GoPro Apparel
        - Premium Support

    GoPro Plus supports all camera models* with a minimal rate per month after a free
trial.  It will be available in the United States on October 2nd and in additional markets
beginning January, 2017.   Learn more HERE [https://shop.gopro.com/softwareandapp ].

    Quik App - Mobile and Desktop Editing Made Awesome.  

    Editing and sharing content is easy thanks to the Quik app for mobile and desktop. As
the name implies, Quik enables users to quickly produce high-quality videos that are fun
to create and easy to share.

    Using Quik for desktop is simple. Import your videos, pick your favorite moments,
choose a soundtrack from a library of songs, and Quik will automatically edit your video
to the beat of the music.

    The Quik Mobile App - with more than 17 million downloads -- is a fast, easy way to
create awesome videos.  In just seconds, Quik analyzes your photos and video clips to find
the best moments, adds beautiful transitions and effects, and syncs everything to the beat
of the music.

    Learn more about Quik for mobile and desktop HERE
[https://shop.gopro.com/softwareandapp ].

    Additional New Products 

    GoPro is also launching several new accessories later this year:

       
        - Quik Key, a key-chain, micro-USB card reader that plugs into your phone to quickly
          transfer photos and videos from your GoPro.
        - REMO, a voice-activated remote that extends the voice control range of HERO5 cameras
          while providing one-button remote control.

    Learn more about GoPro's new mounts and accessories HERE
[https://shop.gopro.com/mounts-accessories ].

    About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) 

    GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people visually capture and share their lives.
What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in their sport,
 GoPro has become a standard for how people capture themselves engaged in their interests,
whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables
the world to capture and share its passion in the form of immersive and engaging content.

    GoPro, HERO, Karma, and Session, and their respective logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of GoPro Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    For more information, visit http://www.gopro.com or connect with GoPro on Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/gopro ], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gopro ], LinkedIn
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/gopro_3 ], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/GoPro ],
 Twitter [https://twitter.com/gopro ], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/GoProCamera ],
and GoPro's The Inside Line [https://gopro.com/news ].

    *GoPro Plus is a subscription service available in select territories. Visit
gopro.com/plus for info and availability. Only HERO5 Cameras support auto-uploading to the
cloud while charging. Other GoPro camera models can upload to GoPro Plus via the Quik App
for desktop.

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CONTACT: Blake Stemm, +971-(0)4-289-4858

Epson Announces Enhancements to Creative Print App Including Expanded Instagram Capabilities

Latest Version of App Features Increased Personalization Capabilities and Access to iCloud

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson announced today significant enhancements to its Creative Print App, including expanded customization capabilities for Instagram photos.  Featuring a direct link to Instagram on the home screen, Epson® Creative Print 4.1 expands customization features allowing people to place text within a collage and customize fonts and collage backgrounds. With seamless wireless printing, Epson brings digital artwork to life and encourages creativity with high-quality printed collages, personalized coloring pages, greeting cards, calendars, and more.

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The Creative Print app is an extension of the robust Epson Connect(TM) suite of mobile printing solutions - allowing users to seamlessly transform their photos into high-quality prints. The updated Creative Print app connects to iCloud(®), allowing access to photos stored on multiple computers, tablets, and phones, further expanding the library of images accessible in a single device. In addition, users can now personalize photo collages by adding customized text and a background. With a compatible Epson all-in-one printer, such as the Epson Expression(®) Premium XP-640 Small-in-One(®), the Creative Print App wirelessly prints photo collages up to 8.5" x 11" to frame in the home or give as a gift.(  )Additionally, the app supports patterned printing, a useful feature for DIY gift wrapping and other creative projects.

"More than 80 million photos(1) are uploaded to Instagram each day; the app has become such an integral part of our lives, and Epson has simplified the process of turning these digital collages and images into physical photos that can be displayed for decades," said Jack Rieger, senior product manager, software, Epson America Inc. "The new Creative Print updates make it easy to create professional looking masterpieces with your Instagram photos--with just a few clicks on your mobile device."

The Creative Print app accesses Facebook and leverages posted photos for creative inspiration, including photo collages where up to 12 photos can be placed in a single collage. Creative Print can help create custom greeting cards and stationery, including lined paper, and print photos directly on the CDs/DVDs(2). Users can purchase ink and paper directly through the mobile app for added convenience. 

Availability
The Creative Print app is currently available for free download from Google Play and on the App Store. With Creative Print it is easier than ever to create and print from Instagram and Facebook using your mobile device to a variety of compatible Epson all-in-one printers within your wireless network. For a list of compatible Epson printers, visit http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/epson-connect/mobile-printing/creative-print-app.do. 

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 72,000 employees in 93 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson, and Expression are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and Epson Connect is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Small-in-One is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com or Katelyn Pelton, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200, ext. 2976, kpelton@walt.com

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

Pioneer Takes Car Sound to a New Level with its Feel the Details Campaign Launch and New Microsite

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre, a leader in in-car infotainment, announces its new Pioneer Car Sound microsite. The microsite celebrates some of Pioneer's latest awards, as well as features a wide range of speakers, subwoofers and amplifiers. For the car sound novice, the site is also equipped with an interactive Speaker Finder offering users a simple way to view, compare and select an ideal speaker based on their favourite music genre and budget.

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The Pioneer Car Sound microsite is officially launched today, in conjunction with the company's "Feel the Details" campaign, to reinforce its position as the premium in-car edutainment brand among millennials, tech-savvy car owners and general drivers. The "Feel the Details" campaign is conceived and produced by Ugly Duckling Projects Singapore. It aims to take users on an emotional journey that draws a parallel between life's beautiful details and Pioneer's big and beautifully intricate sound, acknowledged by the accolades from car speakers experts like Top Ten Reviews and CarAudioNow.

MICROSITE HIGHLIGHTS

    --  Superb Interactivity -- Get product recommendations based on popular
        music genres and price brackets through the Speaker Finder function.
    --  Responsive design -- The site is optimised for desktop computers,
        Android and iOS mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, allowing
        visitors to access the content regardless of their device or screen
        size.
    --  Stay informed -- A one-stop information hub to conveniently access all
        the latest product news, exciting videos like "Feel the Details" and the
        contact information for Pioneer offices in Asia and Israel.
EDUCATING CONSUMERS

Pioneer's goal is to educate drivers about the benefits of aftermarket car audio products. The Pioneer Car Sound microsite, with its Speaker finder, serves as an essential guide for the company's current and future customers to achieve more satisfying and entertaining driving experiences.

According to the ASEAN automotive federation[1], some parts of the region including Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines are experiencing strong vehicle sales, leading to a greater number of new car owners. But despite the boom, many drivers are still using their basic factory-fitted in-car sound systems.

On the other end of the spectrum, older cars may not even come with stereo speakers. The cost of upgrading these stock and antiquated sound systems are actually not as high as one may think, thanks to the advancement in car and mobile technologies too.

"At Pioneer, we understand that for many, upgrading your in-car stereo can be a daunting task. Our highly advanced speaker designs come from a rich business heritage, which dates back to 1937. Pioneer has been investing heavily over many years in R&D to deliver greater sound quality and in-car experiences. We are constantly innovating through endeavours like our TAD professional audio business and continue to set new technical and award benchmarks. All these ensure Pioneer is well positioned to educate the public, with our new Pioneer Car Sound microsite and "Feel the Details" campaign," said Mr. Takao Chiba, Deputy General Manager of Business Planning and Marketing Division, Sales & Marketing Group, Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre.

THE AFTER-MARKET DIFFERENCES

    --  Superior Musicality -- Enjoy audible improvement, from enhanced clarity
        to more dynamic and powerful sound. Best of all, even a non-audiophile
        can feel the details and hear the difference!
    --  Customisable Sound -- More options to further fine-tune sound to user's
        exact preferences by mixing-and-matching speakers, subwoofers and
        amplifiers.
    --  Enhanced Durability -- Leveraging higher-quality materials and
        components to ensure a complete peace of mind.
Visit http://www.pioneercarsound.com now to create your personalised in-car entertainment system and discover what you have been missing all this time!

To download the high-res images, go to http://bit.ly/pioneercarsound.

    [1]             AAF June 2016 Statistics
About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.

The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992, Pioneer's core business is in car audio visual. Pioneer aims to be a leading aftermarket manufacturer and supplier to leading car brands, providing comprehensive infotainment solutions for in-car, by developing next-generation devices and innovative cloud services for the growing connected car market. For more information, please visit http://www.pioneer.com.sg.

About Ugly Duckling Projects

Ugly Duckling Projects is an integrated creative content company with over a decade of award winning International Photography and Film Production credentials. Find out more at http://www.uglyD.com

Contacts:

    Hang Xiu Zhen                  Charlotte Tan

    Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre
     Pte. Ltd                      Text100 Global Integrated Communications

    +65 6378 7548                                                           +65 6603 9000

    Hangxz@pioneer.com.sg          SingaporePioneer@text100.com.sg
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Magellan Introduces New 2016 Line of MiVue DashCam Devices

Packed with Popular Magellan Features Such as Full HD Recording, Impact Sensors, Forward Collision and Lane Departure Warnings, Parking Mode and More

SAN DIMAS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan introduces its newest lineup of 2016 MiVue DashCam devices. With four new stylish DashCams, there is a model to meet the needs of every user, whether it's recording those iconic spots along your scenic travels or capturing those unexpected moments like the inevitable traffic incident. With a new MiVue DashCam from Magellan you'll always be prepared.  And with all models featuring HD recording and seamless light transitioning, you'll never miss out on any of the details.

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"If a picture is worth a thousand words, you want the best quality picture possible," commented Stig Pedersen, Magellan associate vice president of product management. "Whether fighting a traffic ticket or insurance fraud, protecting against parking lot accidents, or simply keeping an eye on teenage and other drivers, having high quality footage can mean all the difference."

The new models are MiVue 240, MiVue 320, MiVue 420 and MiVue 480D, all of them are available now:

MiVue 240

Below are just a few of the many outstanding Magellan features that the entry-level MiVue 240 device includes.

    --  MiVue Manager - Intuitive interface allows you to browse recorded
        videos. Video recorded from the Impact Sensor can be reviewed for
        post-accident analysis. Video may be shared on social media sites like
        YouTube(TM) & Facebook®.
    --  720p HD Recording - Capture everything that happens on your drive in
        crystal clear HD.
    --  Wide Angle Lens - The 130° wide angle lens provides an enhanced
        peripheral view to record the entire street.
    --  Impact Sensor - Records impact forces, which show the direction and
        magnitude of an accident impact.
    --  Event Recording Mode - When the 3-axis sensor detects sudden changes in
        motion, the device instantly saves protected files to prevent them from
        being overwritten.
    --  2.3 Inch Screen - Provides an easy-to-view display of the road ahead.
    --  Rotating Mount Design - Mount is easily rotated to any desired angle
        assuring you never miss an important moment.
    --  Camera Mode - Switch to Camera Mode to collect photo evidence or create
        lasting memories.  With the built-in battery, the device can be taken
        out of the car to get close-up photos.
MiVue 320

In addition to all of the features above, the MiVue 320 also includes the following.

    --  Full 1080p HD Recording at 30 frames per second - Capture everything
        that happens on your drive in crystal clear HD.
    --  2 Inch Screen - Provides an easy-to-view display of the road ahead.
    --  GPS Tracking - The built-in high-sensitivity GPS receiver automatically
        records your driving information on the video, so you have both a
        location and time stamp during video playback.
    --  Night View Enhancement - Automatic day/night light adjustment assuring
        the best picture quality regardless of lighting conditions.
    --  Maximum Memory of 128GB - One of the largest storage capacities of any
        dash camera on the consumer market.
    --  Cruise Speed Alert - Visual and audio alert appears when speed is
        detected over the preset speed limit.
    --  Parking Mode - In situations where there's an impact while the car is
        parked, the DashCam wakes up to record the event.  You can even choose
        to have the device always recording with vehicles that have constant
        power supplied to the unit.
    --  Wide Angle Lens - The 140° wide angle lens provides an enhanced
        peripheral view to record the entire street.
MiVue 420

In addition to all of the features above, the MiVue 420 also includes the following.

    --  2.7 Inch Screen (16:9) - Larger than competitors for enhanced viewing,
        ease-of-use and safety.
    --  Lane Departure Warnings ­- Audio alert and icon (left or right) appears
        when departing to the left or right of the current lane.
    --  Forward Collision Avoidance - Audio alert and icon appear when traffic
        facing the camera detects that the driver is getting too close to the
        car ahead. Driver can adjust distance settings for the alert.
    --  1296p Super High Definition Recording - With a maximum aperture of
        f/1.8, the MiVue 420 provides some of the sharpest night view images
        available.
MiVue 480D

The MiVue 480D takes Dash Cameras to a new level of functionality with:

    --  Dual Cameras - Includes two cameras to assure every important event is
        recorded.
    --  1296p Front/1080p Rear Super High Definition Recording - With a maximum
        aperture of f/1.8 front and f/2.0 rear, the MiVue 480D provides some of
        the sharpest night view images available.
    --  Wide Angle Lenses - A 140° front and 130° rear lens provide a full
        view of events both in front of and behind your vehicle to capture a
        more expansive peripheral view at critical moments.
    --  Motion Detection Parking Mode - In situations where there's motion
        happening around the car while parked, the DashCam wakes up to record
        the event.
Pricing and Availability

The Magellan MiVue DashCam product line is available now at retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as online at http://www.magellangps.com. MSRPs are as follows: $79.99 (MiVue 240); $129.99 (MiVue 320); $179.99 (MiVue 420); and $299.99 (MiVue 480D).

About Magellan

Headquartered in San Dimas, CA, MiTAC Digital Corporation, manufacturer of the Magellan (http://www.magellangps.com) brand of portable GPS navigation devices, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation. Magellan, the industry leader for innovative GPS navigation devices since 1986, globally markets award-winning products in multiple categories including auto, RV, commercial, outdoor, fitness and mobile. Continuing its spirit of innovation, Magellan is developing new cloud-based technologies, wearables, OEM and B-to-B solutions to meet the changing needs of today's consumers.

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Resolution Games Confirms Virtual Reality Game Wonderglade Will Launch with Public Availability of Daydream

Resolution Games releases initial details and images for Wonderglade

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, virtual reality (VR) games studio Resolution Games announced that Wonderglade will launch with the public availability of the Daydream platform and Daydream-ready devices. Wonderglade is a carnival-themed game that allows users to magically teleport into a world of wonders to play new takes on traditional carnival games. Daydream, Google's platform for high performance mobile VR, will enable Wonderglade players to experience mobile VR gameplay like never before.

"We're excited to make one of the first games for Google Daydream. Wonderglade is truly a game that anyone can enjoy and immediately pick up and start having fun with - whether experienced with VR and games or not," said Resolution Games' CEO Tommy Palm. "And, it's the perfect introduction for those interested in trying Daydream. The game is optimized to utilize the Daydream motion controller, enabling users to experience the different aspects of the controller, while playing games that are familiar and can be played in small bursts or for hours on end."

The studio also revealed two of the mini-games that users can play on Wonderglade - Tip N Tilt Racing and Tiny Tee Golf. Tip N Tilt Racing is a fast-paced game where users race against the clock with hilarious ball-shaped animals on a tilt-board maze. Tiny Tee Golf is the VR version of the classic mini golf game, where players aim and shoot with precision using the Daydream controller.

The game will be free and available alongside the launch of Daydream. More details on Wonderglade will be available in the coming weeks. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/wondergladegame.

About Resolution Games:

Resolution Games is the first virtual reality (VR) games studio that focuses on creating accessible, fun games that everyone can enjoy - pushing the limits of the emerging VR games space. Their mobile VR fishing game, Bait!, is known as one of the most popular VR titles to date with nearly a million downloads and counting. The studio is composed of highly respected game industry veterans, serial entrepreneurs and thought leaders with a proven track record of widely acclaimed success spanning across mass market and AAA games, free-to-play games, hardware and more. Resolution Games is privately held and based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Follow the company at http://www.resolutiongames.com and on Twitter and Facebook.

Press Contact:
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Sharp Announces Next Generation Of Professional LCD Displays

New models offer the widest variety of installation alternatives to match location and signage need

MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announces its next generation of professional-grade LCD monitors for its award winning PN-R series. Available in 42" Class (41.9" diagonal), 49" Class (48.5" diagonal), and 55" Class (54.6" diagonal) models, the new series is the most sophisticated from Sharp and comes equipped with more physical and technical capabilities than ever before, allowing for the widest variety of installation options for almost any signage application.

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"Our customers require extreme flexibility for various installation environments as well as maximum compatibility with various digital signage solutions," said Gary Bailer, Director of Product Planning & Marketing, Pro AV Products. "The new PN-R series models are our most advanced professional-grade displays ever, and deliver unparalleled versatility for the Pro AV market."

A Sophisticated New Look

The new PN-R556/R496/R426 professional LCD monitors won "Best of Show" at InfoComm 2016 for their eye-catching and appealing qualities. With this unique update, customers can install these models in landscape and portrait modes and in several new ways including: suspended from a ceiling via wires, face up, face down, or forwards or backwards at any angle.

The installation flexibility brings a new level of customization for Sharp customers and provides more choices to display key messages. The next generation PN-R series offers a slimmer, sleeker, design with a bezel of only 7.8 mm on all four sides. This is 50 percent slimmer than its predecessor and the thinnest Sharp has introduced in this size format, allowing for onscreen images to stand out even more. These images beautifully fill the screen, reaching almost to the edges of the monitor.

Technology to Complement Any Setting

The PN-R series is not just physically flexible, but also adapts to increasingly complex technical environments. These state-of-the-art displays are the first to incorporate the new Mini Open Pluggable Specification (Mini OPS) design, which Sharp brings to market in collaboration with Intel(®). This enables simplified digital signage development and deployment, low power, reliability and a validated compact, fan-less design.

In addition, the PN-R series accommodates an optional HDBaseT(TM) 2.0-compliant receiver board* that supports various types of media and control signals. Installing an HDBaseT Receiver Board (PN-ZB03H) allows the monitor to receive HDMI video, audio signals, and control signals sent up to 328 feet via a single LAN cable. This brings convenient connectivity with fewer cables, reducing both the time and cost of installation.

To allow for even greater amounts of flexibility and collaboration, an optional wireless board* (PN-ZB03W) allows up to 10 devices--including Mac(®) or Windows(®) computers; Chromebook(TM) notebook computers; and iOS(®) and Android(TM) platform smartphones and tablets--to connect to the PN-R556/R496/R426 displays simultaneously without any cable hassles. Users can display the content of one device on the whole screen, or from up to four devices in a 2x2 split screen.

The PN-R496 display will be available to ship in October 2016. The PN-R556 display is scheduled to ship in November, and the PN-R426 display in January 2017.

About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Through U.S. B2B sales channels, Sharp is one of the top selling brands of Large Format Displays (55"+) and is the #1 selling brand of Large Format Commercial Displays (55"+) integrated with touch technology**. Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered for business applications and are offered in a wide range of sizes and varying capabilities. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to state-of-the-art ultra-narrow bezel video walls, to the award-winning AQUOS BOARD(®) interactive display systems, Sharp commercial and professional displays help you communicate, collaborate and disseminate information brilliantly. For more information, visit our website at siica.sharpusa.com.

(*) The expansion slot can accommodate one optional board at a time.

**According to the Monthly Large Format Commercial Displays Report by DisplaySearch (now part of IHS Technology), February 2016.

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Apple Pay now available to Desjardins members and customers

Offering an easy, secureand private way to pay

MONTREAL, Oct. 4, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Desjardins Group today brings Apple Pay to its members and customers, transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that's fast and convenient.

Security and privacy is at the core of Apple Pay. When using a Desjardins Visa credit or prepaid card or a Desjardins Interac debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on the device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code.

"Desjardins is proud to add Apple Pay to our line of mobile services--our members and clients can now benefit from this secure and easy to use payment service," stated André Chatelain, Executive Vice-President, Personal Services, Payments and Desjardins Group Marketing. "Today, smartphones are basically indispensable and demand for mobile services--mobile payment in particular--is only going to grow."

Apple Pay is easy to set up and users will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by their credit card.

Online shopping in apps accepting Apple Pay is as simple as the touch of a finger with Touch ID, so there's no need to manually fill out lengthy account forms or repeatedly type in shipping and billing information. When paying for goods and services within apps, Apple Pay is compatible with iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro and Apple Watch.

Holders of Desjardins Cash Back MasterCards, Cash Back World MasterCards and World Elite MasterCards will be able to use Apple Pay in 2017.

For more information on Apple Pay, visit: http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/.

About Desjardins Group
Desjardins Group is the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the sixth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of more than $260 billion. It has been rated one of the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Counted among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

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New Brainshark Integration Engine Connects All Applications in Organizations' Sales Technology Stacks

Brainshark's Solution Unifies and Optimizes the Sales Enablement Ecosystem - Breaking Down Information Silos Across Systems and Providing Analytics into What's Impacting Sales Performance

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Brainshark, Inc., delivering SaaS-based sales enablement solutions, today announced it has launched the Brainshark Integration Engine, enabling organizations to connect all the content, data and applications in their sales enablement ecosystems. Reducing costs and complexities associated with getting integrations up and running, the Brainshark Integration Engine drives better performance by sharing real-time data and content across multiple systems for sales training, coaching and buyer engagement.

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"Sales enablement leaders often find themselves grappling with content and data that are isolated in disparate systems," said Heather Cole, service director for sales enablement strategies at research and advisory firm SiriusDecisions. "Not only does this situation exacerbate the challenge of making internal and external sales content findable for the reps, it often limits the ability of those who create and manage content to track more than just hits or downloads. Better alignment of content to buying and selling cycles and consolidation of access and tracking are a critical first step. Only then can organizations start associating assets to outcomes and get actionable insight into what's helping or hurting sales performance."

The Brainshark Integration Engine helps sales enablement professionals and supporting groups use their existing applications and workflows, while leveraging Brainshark to improve sales content creation and management, sales training and coaching, and buyer engagement. Data and analytics from Brainshark help companies "connect the dots" - providing real-time insights into how reps' knowledge and the sales content they use and share across systems impact sales results.

Brainshark Integration Engine: Systems Supported

The Brainshark Integration Engine makes it easy to integrate Brainshark with systems including:

    --  Content marketing - After the initial integration, content in these
        systems is regularly synced with Brainshark and made available for reps,
        without losing important metadata.
    --  Customer relationship management (CRM) - When sales reps share content
        with buyers - either through Brainshark, Outlook or the CRM -
        Brainshark's detailed engagement data is immediately tied to the lead,
        account and opportunity records in the CRM system. Reps can see who
        viewed materials, when, how much was consumed and more - highlighting
        opportunities for follow-up.
    --  Marketing automation - The new integration capabilities provide
        cross-platform visibility into buyer engagement data, enabling more
        accurate and comprehensive list segmentation and campaign results.
    --  Learning management system (LMS) - No matter what solution an
        organization uses for training (whether it's Brainshark or a third-party
        LMS), the systems can exchange course completion details.
Brainshark can integrate with a wide variety of enterprise systems including: Marketo, Eloqua, Kapost, SharePoint, Box, Dropbox, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot, Oracle, Blackboard, Docebo, Tableau, SAP, Birst and others. The Integration Engine's standards-based Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS) infrastructure is easier to implement than connecting through APIs, which can be time- and resource-intensive, and don't always carry over content attributes and metadata.

"With a variety of sales applications that aren't 'talking to each other,' it's difficult for organizations to maximize value and ROI," said Brainshark CEO Greg Flynn. "The Brainshark Integration Engine helps organizations connect sales, marketing and learning systems with ease, providing a secure, scalable and customizable solution requiring no manual intervention. Sales teams benefit from having access to content and data that drive performance gains."

Visit http://www.brainshark.com/solutions/integrations for more information about the Brainshark Integration Engine.

About Brainshark, Inc.
Brainshark is the leading sales enablement company that helps businesses harness the power of content to drive sales productivity. With Brainshark, companies can: empower salespeople with dynamic content that can be created quickly, imported easily and accessed anywhere; prepare sales teams with on-demand training that accelerates onboarding and keeps existing reps up-to-speed and in-the-know; hone performance with sales coaching that ensures reps make the most of every buyer interaction; and arm reps with the right content and resources for any selling situation to better engage buyers and close more deals. In addition, Brainshark analytics enable organizations to track sales content effectiveness and make smarter decisions that drive results. Thousands of companies - including more than half of the Fortune 100 - rely on Brainshark to improve sales productivity and increase the impact of their sales, marketing and training. Learn more at http://www.brainshark.com.

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Peregrine Semiconductor Reveals 60 GHz RF SOI Switches

The Industry's First RF SOI Switches to Reach 60 GHz, the PE42525 and PE426525 Set a New Standard for RF SOI at High Frequencies

LONDON, Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EUROPEAN MICROWAVE WEEK - Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, announces the UltraCMOS® PE42525 and PE426525, the industry's first RF SOI switches to operate up to 60 GHz. These two switches set a new standard for RF SOI at microwave frequencies and significantly extend Peregrine's high frequency portfolio into frequencies previously dominated by gallium-arsenide (GaAs) technology. Both 60 GHz switches deliver exceptional performance in all key RF parameters and have a fast switching speed of only 8 nanoseconds. The PE42525 is ideal for test-and-measurement equipment, microwave-backhaul solutions and higher frequency switching in 5G systems. The PE426525 boasts an extended temperature range making it desirable for harsh-environment applications such oil-and-gas exploration and other industrial markets.

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"From 26.5 GHz to 40 GHz and now 60 GHz, Peregrine's high frequency portfolio continues to reach frequencies and performance levels previously considered unattainable in RF SOI," says Kinana Hussain, director of marketing at Peregrine Semiconductor. "The PE42525 and PE426525 are proof that RF SOI can deliver a high-performing, reliable and fast switching solution at microwave frequencies. As more applications demand higher frequency products, Peregrine will continue to break more barriers in RF SOI."

The PE42525 and PE426525 join Peregrine's high frequency product portfolio, which includes multiple switches, an image-reject mixer and monolithic phase and amplitude controllers (MPACs). Peregrine's proprietary UltraCMOS technology platform enables these products to reach high frequencies without compromising performance or reliability.

Features, Packaging, Price and Availability
Supporting a wide frequency range from 9 kHz to 60 GHz, the PE42525 and PE426525 are single-pole double-throw (SPDT) RF switches. The two reflective switches deliver an incredibly fast switching speed of 8 nanoseconds and RF T(RISE)/T(FALL) time of 4 nanoseconds. Both switches have low power consumption of 450 nanoamperes. With exceptional performance across all key RF specifications, the switches deliver high port-to-port isolation, low insertion loss, high power handling, high linearity and excellent ESD protection of 2 kV HBM. At 50 GHz, the PE42525 and PE426525 exhibit port-to-port isolation of 38 dB and insertion loss of 1.9 dB. The PE426525 has an extended temperature range that extends from -55 to +125 degrees Celsius.

The PE42525 and PE426525 are available as a flip-chip die with 500 microns bump pitch--the best form factor for high frequency performance as it eliminates performance variations due to wire-bond length.

Samples and evaluation kits are available now. For 1K-quantity orders, the PE42525 die is $40 each, and the PE426525 is $48 each.

Visit Peregrine's newsroom at http://www.psemi.com/newsroom for a press image.

    Features       UltraCMOS(R) PE42525           UltraCMOS(R) PE426525
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    Frequency
     Range                    9 kHz-60 GHz
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    Fast Switching
     Time                       8 ns typ.
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    RF TRISE/TFALL              4 ns typ.
    --------------              ---------

    High Port-to-
     Port
     Isolation             38 dB typ. @ 50 GHz
    -------------          -------------------

    Low Insertion
     Loss                 1.9 dB typ. @ 50 GHz
    -------------         --------------------

    High Power           P1dB of 33 dBm typ. @ 40
     Handling                      GHz
    ----------          -------------------------

    High Linearity       48 dBm IIP3 @ 13.5 GHz
    --------------       ----------------------

    High ESD
     Protection                 2 kV HBM
    -----------                 --------

    Temperature
     Range                   -40°C to +105°C                -55°C to +125°C
    -----------              ---------------                ---------------

    Package                   Flip-chip die
    -------                   -------------

ABOUT PEREGRINE SEMICONDUCTOR
Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation, a Murata company, is the founder of RF silicon on insulator (SOI) and is a leading fabless provider of high-performance, integrated RF solutions. Since 1988 Peregrine and its founding team have been perfecting UltraCMOS® technology--a patented, advanced form of SOI--to deliver the performance edge needed to solve the RF market's biggest challenges, such as linearity. By delivering best-in-class performance and monolithic integration, Peregrine's product portfolio is the trusted choice for market leaders in automotive, broadband, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile devices, smartphones, space, test-and-measurement equipment and wireless infrastructure. A Murata company since December 2014, Peregrine holds more than 280 issued and pending patents and has shipped over 3.5 billion UltraCMOS units. For more information, visit http://www.psemi.com.

The Peregrine Semiconductor name, logo, and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation in the U.S.A., and other countries.  All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Clarion Expands Marine Product Line-up with Two New High Power Speakers

Clarion's powerful and stylish 8"x12" marine tower speakers and 8.8 "coaxial speakers with LED illumination deliver incredible sound with deep bass inside and outside of the boat

CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leader in consumer and commercial mobile electronics, today announced two new additions to their robust product line of high-performance marine-grade speakers. Clarion's marine speakers are specifically engineered to withstand the harsh marine environment without compromising the high-quality sound that OEM boat builders and boat owners expect from Clarion, while offering an aesthetic design quality a cut above the competition.

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The new CM7123T is an impressive all-new 8"x12" wakeboard tower speaker set featuring a lightweight aluminum swivel mounting bracket with a 360-degree turning radius for added installation and application flexibility. The unique elliptical shape of the speakers offer a slimmer profile than competing round tower speakers, yet with a surface area larger than a 10-inch subwoofer, the speakers are capable of impressive deep bass that lets those inside the boat, and those on the other end of the ski rope, hear the music loud and clear.

The new CM2223RL is an LED-equipped marine-grade 8.8-inch diameter coaxial speaker set. The massive size of the CM2223RL's full-range cone allows these speakers to clearly reproduce the full range of music, complete with crisp highs and thumping bass. The blue LED backlighting adds a cool ambiance to the interior of any boat.

"Whether you're out deep sea fishing, or taking your friends and family out wakeboarding, our powerful marine speakers let you hear your music loudly, with impressive clarity and fidelity," said Allen H. Gharapetian, Vice President of Marketing and Product Planning at Clarion Corporation of America. "Today's boaters demand big, high quality sound while on water, and that has fueled a huge increase in market demand for powerful tower speakers and high fidelity marine-grade interior speakers. So, in true Clarion fashion, we addressed this demand by bringing to market new speakers that not only offer best-in-class durability against the elements, but incredible power handling, premium full-range sound quality, stylish design and unique features too."

Recognized by the industry for their benchmark durability and reliability, every Clarion marine and powersports system, and accessory endures a battery of character defining tests. By replicating prolonged UV exposure, simulating the humid saltwater environment and rigorously testing for thermal shock to imitate quick changes in temperature, Clarion ensures that its marine line-up can withstand the rigors of the harshest environments season after season.

The CM7123R marine tower speakers are shipping now to boat builders and powersports manufacturers directly from Clarion, while a retail boxed version will be available through authorized national distributors and retailers. The CM2223RL is expected to ship in Q1 of 2017.   

Visit Clarion at booth 3101 during IBEX 2016 for a product demonstration or, for more information about the CMS4 and the complete line of marine-grade products from Clarion, please visit http://www.clarionmarinesystems.com or http://www.clarion.com. 

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