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Huawei Unveils TE10, the "6-in-1" Huddle-Room Cloud Video Endpoint

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today announced it has released the world's first "6-in-1" huddle-room cloud video endpoint in the shape of the TE10. The TE10 is a cloud-based innovative product, which supports high definition (HD) audio and video communication with excellent network adaptability. Additionally, it adopts an ultra-simple design and enables user-centric operations, just like consumer electronics. Furthermore, the TE10 can connect to a wide range of third-party cloud platforms, delivering a superb cloud-based video communication experience.

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Wang Xiangjiong, General Manager of the Telepresence Field under the Cloud Core Network Product Line, said: "Cloud-based video communication is an inevitable trend and is now undergoing an exciting development. Huawei TE10 is designed following this trend to make HD video communication available for everyone, helping users reach higher working efficiency and service innovations."

Totally different from traditional videoconferencing devices, Huawei TE10 adopts an experience-centered design similar to that of consumer electronics. The TE10 is an all-in-one box that integrates the HD camera, codec, microphone, speaker, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module, and foldable bracket. The TE10 installation can be completed in 1 minute. With such a compact design, the TE10 is 9 cm (3.54 in.) in height, 9 cm (3.54 in.) in width, and 9 cm (3.54 in.) in depth and only 500 g (1.10 lb) in weight. It is able to run very efficiently, consuming a mere 8 W. The TE10 runs on the Android operating system and provides a user-friendly interface that can be operated remotely. The interface has only three-level menus, within which you can easily obtain all your desired services.

Besides the ultra-simple design, the TE10 also stands out due to excellent audio and video performances. It uses a customized highly professional camera that supports high resolution, ultra-wide angle, and flexible zoom. It also embeds a microphone array with a sound pickup range of 6 meters. In terms of network performance, the TE10 supports 20% packet loss concealment (PLC). With all these features, the TE10 can easily adapt to various scenarios of individual and group use for the ultimate communication experience.

Making videoconferencing devices affordable is essential to extend cloud-based video communication to everyone and enterprises everywhere. It can interwork with various cloud platforms as it uses industry-standard protocols. After registering with the Videxio cloud platform, the TE10 can automatically obtain configuration data from this platform and complete the configuration process by itself. Moreover, the TE10 supports both media and signaling encryption during conferences, fortifying communication security.

Huawei launches the TE10 as a solution and the go-to product for the enterprise communications market and enterprises worldwide.

This simple yet detailed solution allows enterprises to take the next step and keep up with the acceleration of cloud-based transformation.

This videoconferencing endpoint drives communication to a new level, and creates great opportunities for partners in the videoconferencing service field. Video and audio communication has reached a new level of innovation and quality with the use of this high-end videoconferencing endpoint.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to enrich life and improve efficiency through a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei's 170,000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.

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HAOTU's "I Love Basketball" Game Using AR technology is Wildly Popular in Parent-child Market

ZHENGZHOU, China, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- How do you play basketball without a basketball court or basketball? "I Love Basketball" game will give you the answer. With just a smartphone and a paper, you can create a 3D basketball court where you can play basketball with your children.

"I Love Basketball" game, developed by Zhengzhou Tuyi Software Technology Company Limited and released recently, adopts cutting-edge AR technology, so that players can freely switch between AR and VR mode. Different from the virtual scenes provided by traditional basketball games, this game will bring you and your children to a truly real basketball court where you can join in a challenge match with the goal of making as many three-point shots within 1 minute as you can. This is not only good news for basketball fans but also a preferred choice for parents and children.

Players just need to download HAOTU APP from iPhone AppStore or Android AppStore and open the camera on the home page of HAOTU APP to take a photo of "I Love Basketball" printed on the SHOP, and a 3D basketball court will appear before you.

The most interesting part is that players can brainstorm how to match the pictures and colors of the basketball court and basketball which will be reproduced vividly with AR technology. That is, children can design a unique basketball court and basketball by themselves when playing the game.

As an AR basketball game, "I Love Basketball" will give you a strong visual impact. The realistic virtual shooting curve, "bang" sound when the basketball hits the ground and cheers when you sink a shot will bring you an unprecedented on-line shooting experience.

Moreover, this game can also be switched to VR mode, which can broaden children's horizons and stimulate their interest in science. It is said that interactive activities such as PK with friends will be launched in the coming future. Players can interact and chat with their friends when playing the basketball game, thereby realizing the dual-purpose of entertainment and communication.

Company Profile:

Zhengzhou Tuyi Software Technology Company Limited ("Tuyi") was founded in March 2013 which specialises in augmented reality, virtual reality (AR&VR), holographic imaging, digital enter tainmentand other related high-tech products. Tuyi owned a number of intellectual property rights for its self developed technology products. Through the integration of advanced software and hardware technology in the Mainland and Overseas, the company strives to provide the most advanced AR &VR multidimensional sensory visual solutions to the domestic and overseas users. With the development of its core AR technology for applications in the of cultural and creative industries, the company has grown into a professional visual engineering service providers and service providers in the area.

Contacts: Jin Ying Ying
Contact Number: +86-371-86555512
Web: http://www.myhaotu.com

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Zhengzhou Tuyi Software Technology Company Limited

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Rhythm-Action Game, Klang, Releases on Steam and Hits the Right Beats for Hardcore Gamers

BERGEN, Norway, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Publisher, Snow Cannon Games, and developer, Tinimations, announced that Klang, their widely-acclaimed, rhythm-action game, released on Steam.

Set to an original electronic dance music soundtrack created by legendary composer, bLiNd, players must become one with the music to progress in Klang, battling through increasingly challenging levels while timing every action to audio-visual cues.

"What makes Klang different from other rhythm games makes it challenging," said Tom-Ivar Arntzen, Klang's sole developer. "Klang blends the variety of tasks players perform in action games with the timing challenges in rhythm games. The result is an immersive experience where players must pay attention to what they're doing and the music they're doing it to."

"We feel Klang's unique take on rhythm games will provide a welcome challenge to Steam's hardcore rhythm players and an enjoyable experience for its broader audience," said Espen Askvik, CEO of Snow Cannon Games. 

Klang and its soundtrack are on Steam for $14.99 and $7.99 respectively, but can be purchased together for $19.99. Through Sept. 29, Klang and its soundtrack are 20 percent off.

Codes are available for press and content creators. To request a code, or schedule an interview with Klang's team, email emmy[at]snowcannongames[dot]com.

ASSETS

Trailer

* Watch: https://youtu.be/_88wz6V1zWk

Screenshots & Logos

* View: http://imgur.com/a/mWiJu

* Download: http://bit.ly/2cfVAUs

Social

* Facebook: facebook.com/tinimations

* Twitter: twitter.com/tinimations

Websites

* Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/412660

* Game Site: tinimations.com

THE DEVELOPER

Tinimations is a one-man independent video game development studio. Founded in 2013 in Hamar, Norway, Tinimations focuses on PC and console experiences for the hardcore gamer. Klang, the company's debut title, is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and combat. Visit tinimations.com.

THE PUBLISHER

Snow Cannon Games is not your average independent video game publisher: Our choice clients are those whose work does not necessarily conform to mainstream interests, yet oozes with creativity and fun factor. We're committed to helping these underserved voices reach broader audiences and build financially successful titles-a commitment made possible by the experience and network of our team of industry veterans. Visit snowcannongames.com.

CONTACT
Emmy Jonassen
CMO, Snow Cannon Games
emmy[at]snowcannongames[dot]com

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Snow Cannon Games

CONTACT: Emmy Jonassen, +1-508-740-3968

Cadence and TSMC Advance 7nm FinFET Designs for Mobile and HPC Platforms

Highlights:

- Cadence digital, signoff and custom/analog tools certified and PDK-enabled for latest 7nm DRM and SPICE

- TSMC and Cadence address custom and mixed-signal design requirements at advanced-process nodes through delivery of 7nm Custom Design Reference Flow

- Cadence 7nm library characterization tool flow enables accurate process variation signoff for ultra-low-voltage applications

- Cadence 7nm high-speed SerDes and low-latency DDR IP delivered in active customer engagements

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced several important deliveries in its collaboration with TSMC to advance 7nm FinFET designs for mobile and high-performance computing (HPC) platforms. As a result of the joint work, Cadence(®) digital, signoff and custom/analog tools have achieved certification for the latest Design Rule Manual (DRM) and SPICE for the TSMC 7nm process. In addition, a new process design kit (PDK) enabling customers to achieve optimal power, performance and area (PPA) is now available. Cadence has also made enhancements to the 7nm Custom Design Reference Flow and library characterization flow. These design tool advancements have enabled Cadence to accelerate initial deliveries of its high-speed SerDes and low-latency DDR IP cores to leading customers, with test chips expected to tape out in the fourth quarter of this year. These products represent the first of a comprehensive portfolio of application-optimized 7nm solutions to be developed by Cadence.

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To learn more about the Cadence digital and signoff advanced node solutions, please visit http://www.cadence.com/go/tsmc7nmds. For information on the Cadence custom/analog advanced node solutions, visit http://www.cadence.com/go/tsmc7nmca. For information on Cadence IP advanced node solutions, please visit http://www.cadence.com/go/tsmc7nmip.

7nm Tool Certification
TSMC and Cadence have collaborated on an integrated flow based on tool certification targeting TSMC's 7nm mobile and HPC platforms. The integrated flow ensures that the certified tools work seamlessly when used together.

Cadence provides a fully integrated and stable TSMC 7nm flow, from implementation to final signoff. The digital implementation and signoff tools certified include Innovus((TM)) Implementation System, Quantus((TM)) QRC Extraction Solution, Tempus((TM)) Timing Signoff Solution, Voltus((TM)) IC Power Integrity Solution, Voltus-Fi Custom Power Integrity Solution, Physical Verification System and Layout-Dependent Effect (LDE) Electrical Analyzer. Support for the 7nm mobile and HPC platform, available in November 2016, includes via-pillar and clock mesh handling and bus routing, as well as support for the high-performance library to deliver targeted PPA and mitigated electro-migration (EM), which enable customers to reduce iterations and achieve their cost and performance objectives. In addition, both companies are working on enabling via pillar what-if analysis in Genus((TM)) Synthesis Solution and continuing to optimize pin access and cut metal handling in Innovus Implementation System.

The certified custom/analog tools include Spectre(®) Accelerated Parallel Simulator (APS), Spectre eXtensive Partitioning Simulator (XPS) and Spectre Circuit Simulator, as well as the Virtuoso(®) custom IC advanced-node platform. The Spectre suite delivers circuit simulation to support advanced-node device models with self-heating and reliability effects. The Virtuoso suite is further optimized for 7nm custom design implementation and provides innovative in-design to signoff flows.

7nm CDRF Enhancements
TSMC and Cadence are also addressing custom and mixed-signal design requirements at advanced-process nodes through delivery of the 7nm Custom Design Reference Flow (CDRF). The CDRF introduces advanced methodologies and features for productivity improvements, electrical analysis for better predictability and design closure, and higher quality of silicon. The CDRF consists of multiple in-depth "how-to" modules on topics such as mixed-signal functional verification, yield optimization and reliability analysis, construction of FinFET arrays to avoid density gradient effects (DGE), LDE-aware analysis, and color-aware electrical analysis.

7nm Library Characterization Tool Flow Enhancements
In addition to the tools certified for TSMC's 7nm process, the Virtuoso Liberate((TM)) Characterization Solution and the Virtuoso Variety((TM)) Statistical Characterization Solution have been enhanced to deliver Liberty libraries, including advanced timing, noise and power models. The solutions utilized innovative methods to characterize Liberty Variation Format (LVF) models enabling process variation signoff for ultra-low-voltage applications and to create EM models enabling signal EM optimizations and signoff.

Optimized 7nm IP Development
Working together, Cadence and TSMC have developed some of the first design IP offerings for the 7nm process, offering early IP access to protocols that are optimized for and most relevant to mobile and HPC applications. Simulations of Cadence's high-speed SerDes and low-latency DDR IP initial customer deliveries indicate a 50 percent power reduction and a 35 percent speed gain compared to TSMC's 16nm process technology. These early 7nm SerDes and DDR deliveries represent the first of a comprehensive portfolio of Cadence 7nm solutions.

"TSMC's process innovations require ongoing tool and IP enhancements so that we can deliver optimal solutions for advanced-node customers," said Dr. Anirudh Devgan, senior vice president and general manager of the Digital & Signoff Group and the System & Verification Group at Cadence. "Our joint work supports the needs of early customers who are transitioning to the 7nm node to maintain leadership in the mobile and HPC markets."

"We worked closely with Cadence to certify the tools and integrated flow for 7nm designs, which will help customers achieve PPA objectives and create designs with confidence," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "By working together with Cadence, we are able to actively engage with customers on advanced 7nm designs to enable them to maximize the benefits of this leading-edge technology."

About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products and its services is available at http://www.cadence.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include, among others, the risks detailed from time-to-time in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q and our annual report on Form 10-K. We do not intend to update the information contained in this press release.

© 2016 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo and the other Cadence marks found at http://www.cadence.com/go/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, please contact:
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Rhythm-Action Game, Klang, Releases on Steam and Hits the Right Beats for Hardcore Gamers

BERGEN, Norway, September 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Publisher, Snow Cannon Games [http://www.snowcannongames.com ], and developer,
Tinimations [http://www.tinimations.com ], announced that Klang
[http://store.steampowered.com/app/412660 ], their widely-acclaimed, rhythm-action game,
released on Steam.

    Set to an original electronic dance music soundtrack created by legendary composer,
bLiNd, players must become one with the music to progress in Klang, battling through
increasingly challenging levels while timing every action to audio-visual cues.

    "What makes Klang different from other rhythm games makes it challenging," said
Tom-Ivar Arntzen, Klang's sole developer. "Klang blends the variety of tasks players
perform in action games with the timing challenges in rhythm games. The result is an
immersive experience where players must pay attention to what they're doing and the music
they're doing it to."

    "We feel Klang's unique take on rhythm games will provide a welcome challenge to
Steam's hardcore rhythm players and an enjoyable experience for its broader audience,"
said Espen Askvik, CEO of Snow Cannon Games.  

    Klang and its soundtrack are on Steam for $14.99 and $7.99 respectively, but can be
purchased together for $19.99. Through Sept. 29, Klang and its soundtrack are 20 percent
off.

    Codes are available for press and content creators. To request a code, or schedule an
interview with Klang's team, email emmy[at]snowcannongames[dot]com.

    ASSETS 

    Trailer 

    * Watch: https://youtu.be/_88wz6V1zWk

    Screenshots & Logos 

    * View: http://imgur.com/a/mWiJu

    * Download: http://bit.ly/2cfVAUs

    Social 

    * Facebook: facebook.com/tinimations [http://facebook.com/tinimations ]

    * Twitter: twitter.com/tinimations [http://twitter.com/tinimations ]

    Websites 

    * Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/412660 [http://store.steampowered.com/app/412660 ]

    * Game Site: tinimations.com [http://tinimations.com ]

    THE DEVELOPER 

    Tinimations is a one-man independent video game development studio. Founded in 2013 in
Hamar, Norway, Tinimations focuses on PC and console experiences for the hardcore gamer.
Klang, the company's debut title, is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that
pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration,
platforming and combat. Visit tinimations.com [http://www.tinimations.com ].

    THE PUBLISHER 

    Snow Cannon Games is not your average independent video game publisher: Our choice
clients are those whose work does not necessarily conform to mainstream interests, yet
oozes with creativity and fun factor. We're committed to helping these underserved voices
reach broader audiences and build financially successful titles-a commitment made possible
by the experience and network of our team of industry veterans. Visit snowcannongames.com
[http://www.snowcannongames.com ].

       
         
        CONTACT 
        Emmy Jonassen 
        CMO, Snow Cannon Games 
        emmy[at]snowcannongames[dot]com 

     

Snow Cannon Games

CONTACT: Emmy Jonassen, +1-508-740-3968

NYX and Ezugi First to Launch Live Dealer in Regulated US iGaming Market

Company partners with Ezugi to deliver Live Dealer via the NYX Open Gaming System Platform.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 22, 2016 /CNW/ - NYX Gaming Group Limited (TSX VENTURE: NYX) ("NYX Gaming Group"), a market leading content and technology supplier to lotteries, casinos and gaming operators across the globe, is excited to announce the launch of live dealer in New Jersey via its Open Gaming System (OGS) platform. In August of this year, NYX partnered with Ezugi NJ to deliver the first and only live dealer product for digital gaming in the US on GoldenNuggetCasino.com.

Through the Live Dealer product, actual professional casino dealers run table games such as Baccarat, Blackjack and Roulette, which is streamed online via live streaming video. Players can place real-money bets and interact with real dealers at the casino, as well as other players at the table; replicating the feeling of being on the casino floor. The pace of game play is designed to mimic on-property gaming with real cards, tables, and roulette wheels to determine game outcomes. Wagering, playability and payout are all calculated in microseconds and displayed in real time on the players' screen.

Kevin Vonasek, Chief Product Officer Americas stated, "We are thrilled to be the first RGS supplier to deliver live dealer in regulated US markets via our award winning Open Gaming System (OGS) network. Live dealer bridges the gap between online and traditional bricks and mortar by engaging slightly younger players who typically play online while at the same time building trust with the traditional on property players who are not accepting of the digital representation of a game." He added, "As the history of US casino gaming has been dominated by brick & mortar casinos, Live Dealer is truly a great way to bring a similar game play experience into the palm of the player's hand."

Kfir Kugler, Ezugi's Chief Executive Officer commented, "We pride ourselves on giving players the most realistic gaming experience possible and we are excited to work with NYX to bring the first ever online live dealer solution to New Jersey." He added, "The OGS platform is a great delivery system for our market-leading content and we look forward to working with NYX to roll it out to more operators."

NYX will be demonstrating it live dealer and its other best-of-breed content at G2E booth #4023 September 27 - 29 at The Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas.

About NYX Gaming Group Limited
NYX Gaming Group Limited is a leading digital gaming provider headquartered in Las Vegas, USA with a staff of more than 1,000 employees based in over a dozen countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The Company provides one of the world's largest portfolios of leading content and technology to some of the foremost gaming operators, lotteries and casinos across the globe. NYX also has one of the broadest distribution bases in the industry with over 200 unique customers and the widest portfolio of content available from their own global studios and broad partner network. The diversified game catalogue delivers content across web and mobile formats, focusing on Bingo, Casino, Lottery and Sportsbook verticals.

NYX Gaming Group was honored in one of the most competitive categories with the 2016 Best Platform Supplier award at the iGaming North America Awards (iGNA) - a testament to NYX's commitment to innovation and product development. NYX's Open Gaming System (OGS(TM)) was also recently named 2016 Platform of the Year in acknowledgement of its position as the industry's market-leading gaming offering, which allows licensees to leverage the best-of-breed multi-vendor casino content from around the world.

NYX Gaming Group Limited is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (TSXV: NYX).

http://www.NYXGamingGroup.com

About Ezugi NJ

Ezugi NJ is the next generation Live Dealer software provider, the first and only licensed and regulated supplier offering Live Dealer games the USA. Pioneers of Live Dealer Omni-channel, including on-property mobile solutions, social gaming white labels and remote studio installations, Ezugi NJ offers a comprehensive Live Dealer package for land base casinos seeking to extend their casino floor. With two Live Dealer studios already operational in New Jersey and Tribal land, Ezugi is leading the future of live dealer gaming in the USA.

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

Blue Teams Up with Ubisoft® to Offer Blackout Yeti + WATCH DOGS® 2 PC: The Ultimate Streamer Bundle

New bundle gives gamers studio-quality sound for streams and next-level interactive gameplay, now available for pre-order

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue has teamed up with Ubisoft® to give gamers everything they need to game, stream and sound like a pro with Blackout Yeti + WATCH DOGS® 2: The Ultimate Streamer Bundle. Blackout Yeti is the #1 premium USB microphone for gaming, and delivers unparalleled depth and clarity to Twitch® streams, gameplay and recording. Together with the much-anticipated open world action-adventure game WATCH DOGS® 2 ($60 value), this PC bundle gives streamers everything they need to immerse themselves more deeply in gameplay and elevate the quality of their streaming and recording projects.

"We're excited to be working with gaming industry giant Ubisoft® to offer a great solution for those who want the highest-level of streaming and gameplay interaction," said John Maier, CEO at Blue Microphones. "By combining the love of gameplay with high-quality audio, The Ultimate Streamer Bundle gives gamers a way to participate in online streaming at a professional level--all in one package."

Heralded as the #1 premium USB microphone for gaming, the Blue Yeti USB microphone empowers gamers to produce studio-quality streams and recordings with ease. Yeti's proprietary tri-capsule technology and four pattern settings deliver unparalleled sound for gameplay streaming and recording, in-game communication, podcasts and more. And the all-new total blackout finish adds style and energy to any game streaming or recording setup. With plug 'n play operation and simple controls for headphone volume, pattern selection, instant mute and microphone gain, Blackout Yeti is the most intuitive and versatile USB mic on the market today.

The Ultimate Streamer Bundle features a PC download of WATCH DOGS® 2. Play as Marcus Holloway--a brilliant young hacker living in the birthplace of the tech revolution, the San Francisco Bay Area. Team up with the notorious hacker group, DedSec and expose the hidden dangers of ctOS 2.0, an advanced city-wide operating system that's wrongfully monitoring and manipulating citizens on a massive scale. With the power of hacking and DedSec by your side, launch the Hack of the Century, take down ctOS 2.0 and give freedom back to the people.

"Blue is creating a buzz in the gaming industry, with an overwhelming number of gamers, including prominent streamers, using their products to gain a competitive edge and enhance their projects," said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing at Ubisoft®. "We're excited that our collaboration has produced something that will gives gamers an advantage when creating more and expanding their streaming communities."

Blackout Yeti + WATCH DOGS® 2 PC: The Ultimate Streamer Bundle (MSRP $139.99) is available for pre-order at GameStop.com, Amazon and coming soon to GameStop stores nationwide and other authorized US retailers. For more information, visit: http://www.bluemic.com/gaming/

About Blue Microphones
Blue continues a 20-year legacy of innovative, cutting-edge design and performance across award-winning microphones and the critically acclaimed headphone line. Named one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine for seven consecutive years, Blue offers a range of recording tools for almost any application in both professional and consumer markets. From Blue's flagship studio Bottle microphone, to a premium headphone line, to the world's #1 USB microphones, Blue has tools that inspire creativity. http://www.bluemic.com

©2016 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Watch Dogs, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Blue Microphones

CONTACT: Hillary Money Lyle, Director of Public Relations, Blue Microphones, hmoney@bluemic.com, 317.442.5776

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

Canon Solutions America Launches the Production Control System

Redefining the way end-users address high volume short-run production challenges

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced the technology introduction of its new system management software, Production Control System (PCS), which will be formally exhibited at GRAPH EXPO 16.

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PCS is a powerful end-to-end software solution designed to help simplify order intake, streamline workflow, maximize productivity, maintain order persistence, and provide real-time displays to gauge on-time performance of large and small work volumes. It is the latest expansion in Canon Solutions America's automated production workflow software portfolio designed to meet faster turnarounds and provide dynamic planning and flexibility for digital production.

Due to the inevitable restructuring of the print industry as a result of new technology, printing items such as books on digital presses is not only beneficial in reducing overproduction, but is also becoming a growing necessity. A digital press allows for book manufacturers the flexibility to cater to a broad spectrum of their customers' needs, such as printing one copy of a book, or several copies associated with a specific order number. Such practices pave the way for faster marketing time, prevent titles from going out of print, reduce inventory costs, and offer the ability to personalize each copy if needed. PCS supports all the functions of a digital press, and accounts for the many disruptive changes the evolving book industry faces, further allowing for a streamlined print process. This intuitive rules-based workflow will allow users to completely automate order submission and document preparation, while providing intelligent job management and fulfillment of printed and non-printed items.

Additionally, PCS provides automated workflow processes and tracking to drive profitability by helping to steadily reduce the cost of short run digital production. It takes control of job management by implementing adaptive and efficient workflows, aligning supply with short-run demand, reducing inventory-associated costs, risks, and distribution costs, and expanding service offerings to build market share, all while acquiring new customers. The centralized control system it provides is positioned to automate production of high volume, short run jobs which will in turn generate greater efficiency and optimized productivity. 

"PCS is a legitimate game changer for book manufacturers and commercial printers," said Lisa Weese, senior manager, Product Marketing, Production Print Solutions, Canon Solutions America. "Now, more than ever, it's expected that they are able to both handle faster turnaround times and be flexible while remaining fully efficient at the same time. PCS equips book manufacturers with the right tools to exceed their customers' expectations. Users of the new technology can expect to expand service offerings, build market share, reduce inventory, and, perhaps most importantly, increase profitability with PCS's adaptive and automated workflow."

To learn more about Canon Solutions America's Production Control System, be sure to visit the Canon U.S.A. booth during GRAPH EXPO 16 in Orlando, Florida.

About Canon Solutions America, Inc.
Canon Solutions America provides industry leading enterprise, production, and large format printing solutions, supported by exceptional professional service offerings. With the technology offerings of the Canon and Océ brands, Canon Solutions America helps companies of all sizes improve sustainability, increase efficiency, and control costs through high volume, continuous feed, digital and traditional printing, and document management solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Solutions America is headquartered in Melville, N.Y. and has sales and service locations across the U.S. For more information on Canon Solutions America, please visit csa.canon.com.

Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. Océ is a registered trademark of Océ-Technologies B.V. in the United States and elsewhere. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

© 2016 Canon Solutions America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    For sales info/customer support:       631-330-4432

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Atari® Conquers the Galaxy with Lunar Battle(TM), a New City-Builder and Space Shooter Coming Soon to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Devices

Original Free-to-Play Title Sends Players on Epic Space Adventure Featuring Deep Resource Management, Exciting Arcade Combat, Competitive PvP and More

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari(®), one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, today announced the development of Lunar Battle(TM), a city-builder and space shooter coming soon to the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch as well as on Google Play for Android devices in fall 2016. An original title, Lunar Battle crash lands players into an epic deep space adventure to explore uncharted terrain and conquer the skies. The free-to-play game incorporates arcade-style combat elements originally popularized in classic Atari space shooters such as Asteroids(TM) and Star Raiders(®)into a base-building experience for mobile.

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Beginning today, Lunar Battle has soft launched on the App Store and Google Play in Canada, Netherlands and Israel for a limited time before releasing worldwide.  To download the app, please visit:

App Store: http://bit.ly/LunarBattleAppStore

Google Play: http://bit.ly/LunarBattleGooglePlay

For a glimpse of what to expect in Lunar Battle, check out the preview trailer: http://bit.ly/LunarBattleVideo

Players will join the action as part of a brave crew of intergalactic explorers that crash-landed on a mysterious, inhospitable planet deep in space. Gathering resources and building infrastructure will be essential to ensuring the explorers can survive the desolate terrain and thrive into a growing populace. Protect the expanding base by taking to the skies to combat against AI and real-life opponents as part of the multiplayer experience. Become the ultimate ruler of the universe in Lunar Battle by mastering key gameplay features, including:

    --  Build a Base - Create a thriving planetary colony by building all the
        essentials a space community needs - power, food, water, tech, beer and
        more. Customize building layouts to create the ultimate personalized
        galactic refuge.
    --  Explore the Planet and Harvest Resources - Unearth precious resources
        including space ores, ship parts and energy sources. Use the materials
        to keep the population growing and colony thriving.
    --  Take Flight and Fight - Participate in PVE and PVP dogfights as part of
        the thrilling arcade space shooter experience. Use materials crafted and
        salvaged on the surface to outfit and upgrade space fighters with a
        selection of powerful lasers, plasma cannons, shields and more to become
        the terror of the nebula!
    --  Destroy the Enemy - Equip workers with blasters to fight off hordes of
        disgusting, deadly aliens and expand territory.
    --  Conquer Campaigns - Beat 50 levels of pulse-pounding space action. Try
        to score three stars on each level to receive rewards and salvage for
        completing missions.
"Atari's history creating some of the most memorable arcade space shooters was the inspiration for Lunar Battle," said Fred Chesnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari. "The combination of our classic combat gameplay with a multiplayer experience and city-building simulation mechanics gives this all the makings of an engaging mobile game that will hook players and keep them coming back for deep space adventures again and again."

Lunar Battle is currently in development by On5. For more information, visit http://www.LunarBattle.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at @Lunar_Battle and "Like" Lunar Battle on Facebook .

About Atari
Atari (http://www.atari.com) is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.

Atari has offices in New York and Paris.

© 2016 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

About On5
On5 is a development studio consisting of a group of hard-working enthusiasts willing to bring new ideas into the world of mobile apps.

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CONTACT: Tony Chien, Senior Marketing Director at Atari, (212) 726-4280, Tony.Chien@atari.com

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Atari® Conquers the Galaxy with Lunar Battle(TM), a New City-Builder and Space Shooter Coming Soon to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Devices

Original Free-to-Play Title Sends Players on Epic Space Adventure Featuring Deep Resource Management, Exciting Arcade Combat, Competitive PvP and More

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari(®), one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, today announced the development of Lunar Battle(TM), a city-builder and space shooter coming soon to the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch as well as on Google Play for Android devices in fall 2016. An original title, Lunar Battle crash lands players into an epic deep space adventure to explore uncharted terrain and conquer the skies. The free-to-play game incorporates arcade-style combat elements originally popularized in classic Atari space shooters such as Asteroids(TM) and Star Raiders(®)into a base-building experience for mobile.

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Beginning today, Lunar Battle has soft launched on the App Store and Google Play in Canada, Netherlands and Israel for a limited time before releasing worldwide.  For a glimpse of what to expect in Lunar Battle, check out the preview trailer: http://bit.ly/LunarBattleVideo

Players will join the action as part of a brave crew of intergalactic explorers that crash-landed on a mysterious, inhospitable planet deep in space. Gathering resources and building infrastructure will be essential to ensuring the explorers can survive the desolate terrain and thrive into a growing populace. Protect the expanding base by taking to the skies to combat against AI and real-life opponents as part of the multiplayer experience. Become the ultimate ruler of the universe in Lunar Battle by mastering key gameplay features, including:

    --  Build a Base - Create a thriving planetary colony by building all the
        essentials a space community needs - power, food, water, tech, beer and
        more. Customize building layouts to create the ultimate personalized
        galactic refuge.
    --  Explore the Planet and Harvest Resources - Unearth precious resources
        including space ores, ship parts and energy sources. Use the materials
        to keep the population growing and colony thriving.
    --  Take Flight and Fight - Participate in PVE and PVP dogfights as part of
        the thrilling arcade space shooter experience. Use materials crafted and
        salvaged on the surface to outfit and upgrade space fighters with a
        selection of powerful lasers, plasma cannons, shields and more to become
        the terror of the nebula!
    --  Destroy the Enemy - Equip workers with blasters to fight off hordes of
        disgusting, deadly aliens and expand territory.
    --  Conquer Campaigns - Beat 50 levels of pulse-pounding space action. Try
        to score three stars on each level to receive rewards and salvage for
        completing missions.
"Atari's history creating some of the most memorable arcade space shooters was the inspiration for Lunar Battle," said Fred Chesnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari. "The combination of our classic combat gameplay with a multiplayer experience and city-building simulation mechanics gives this all the makings of an engaging mobile game that will hook players and keep them coming back for deep space adventures again and again."

Lunar Battle is currently in development by On5. For more information, visit http://www.LunarBattle.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at @Lunar_Battle and "Like" Lunar Battle on Facebook .

About Atari
Atari (http://www.atari.com) is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.

Atari has offices in New York and Paris.

© 2016 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

About On5
On5 is a development studio consisting of a group of hard-working enthusiasts willing to bring new ideas into the world of mobile apps.

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CONTACT: Tony Chien, Senior Marketing Director at Atari, (212) 726-4280, Tony.Chien@atari.com

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

Atari® Conquers the Galaxy with Lunar Battle(TM), a New City-Builder and Space Shooter Coming Soon to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Devices

Original Free-to-Play Title Sends Players on Epic Space Adventure Featuring Deep Resource Management, Exciting Arcade Combat, Competitive PvP and More

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2016 /CNW/ -- Atari(®), one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, today announced the development of Lunar Battle(TM), a city-builder and space shooter coming soon to the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch as well as on Google Play for Android devices in fall 2016. An original title, Lunar Battle crash lands players into an epic deep space adventure to explore uncharted terrain and conquer the skies. The free-to-play game incorporates arcade-style combat elements originally popularized in classic Atari space shooters such as Asteroids(TM) and Star Raiders(®)into a base-building experience for mobile.

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Beginning today, Lunar Battle has soft launched on the App Store and Google Play in Canada, Netherlands and Israel for a limited time before releasing worldwide.  To download the app, please visit:

App Store: http://bit.ly/LunarBattleAppStore

Google Play: http://bit.ly/LunarBattleGooglePlay

For a glimpse of what to expect in Lunar Battle, check out the preview trailer: http://bit.ly/LunarBattleVideo

Players will join the action as part of a brave crew of intergalactic explorers that crash-landed on a mysterious, inhospitable planet deep in space. Gathering resources and building infrastructure will be essential to ensuring the explorers can survive the desolate terrain and thrive into a growing populace. Protect the expanding base by taking to the skies to combat against AI and real-life opponents as part of the multiplayer experience. Become the ultimate ruler of the universe in Lunar Battle by mastering key gameplay features, including:

    --  Build a Base - Create a thriving planetary colony by building all the
        essentials a space community needs - power, food, water, tech, beer and
        more. Customize building layouts to create the ultimate personalized
        galactic refuge.
    --  Explore the Planet and Harvest Resources - Unearth precious resources
        including space ores, ship parts and energy sources. Use the materials
        to keep the population growing and colony thriving.
    --  Take Flight and Fight - Participate in PVE and PVP dogfights as part of
        the thrilling arcade space shooter experience. Use materials crafted and
        salvaged on the surface to outfit and upgrade space fighters with a
        selection of powerful lasers, plasma cannons, shields and more to become
        the terror of the nebula!
    --  Destroy the Enemy - Equip workers with blasters to fight off hordes of
        disgusting, deadly aliens and expand territory.
    --  Conquer Campaigns - Beat 50 levels of pulse-pounding space action. Try
        to score three stars on each level to receive rewards and salvage for
        completing missions.
"Atari's history creating some of the most memorable arcade space shooters was the inspiration for Lunar Battle," said Fred Chesnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari. "The combination of our classic combat gameplay with a multiplayer experience and city-building simulation mechanics gives this all the makings of an engaging mobile game that will hook players and keep them coming back for deep space adventures again and again."

Lunar Battle is currently in development by On5. For more information, visit http://www.LunarBattle.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at @Lunar_Battle and "Like" Lunar Battle on Facebook .

About Atari
Atari (http://www.atari.com) is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.

Atari has offices in New York and Paris.

© 2016 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

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Web Site: https://www.atari.com

Canon's New imagePRESS C850 Series Offers Vibrant Image Quality with Increased Versatility for Print Service Providers

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced the imagePRESS C850 Series, designed to provide exceptionally vibrant and consistent image quality on a wide variety of media. Consisting of the imagePRESS C850 and C750 digital color production presses, this new series incorporates a variety of new features and technology to help meet the requirements of the markets it is designed for: commercial printers, in-plant operations, franchise printers and other print service providers. The imagePRESS C850 Series follows-up the successful imagePRESS C800 Series, which was responsible for Canon's market leadership in the 301k to 999k color duty cycle segment in the U.S. market for seven consecutive quarters, from Q4 2014 to Q2 2016, according to InfoTrends' Quarterly Tracker.

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"With the new imagePRESS C850 Series, print professionals will better be able to meet the high expectations of their customers with rich, predictable image quality and a high level of productivity," said Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The imagePRESS C850 Series is built off of the proven technology that helped its predecessor stand heads and shoulders above the offerings of competitors since its release. We expect that this new series will exceed the high expectations that have been set."

"Canon's imagePRESS C800 and C700 have taken the market by storm through capabilities like color consistency over long runs and Gloss Optimization technology. Now with improved speed, increased volume capability, and enhanced finishing options, the imagePRESS C850 Series is sure to be popular with a wide range of print service providers," said Jim Hamilton, InfoTrends.

Vivid and Consistent Color

The imagePRESS C850 Series is designed to provide offset-like image quality through Canon's Gloss Optimization technology, enabling to match the gloss of the toner image to that of the media used, and with a 32-beam R-VCSEL red laser to help produce crisp and clear images efficiently at 2400 x 2400 dpi. With a number of screen patterns to choose from, the press now offers a new 190 lpi (lines per inch) dot screen for increased flexibility and optimized quality closer to offset. By using CV Toner and an Advanced Image Transfer Belt, these devices can print high-quality, consistent output on a variety of media, including textured stocks. With these features, users have the ability to enjoy color consistency for predictable quality output, a necessity of print providers who run repetitive jobs.

Reliability and Productivity

To help meet the growing demands of print service providers, the imagePRESS C850 and C750 devices operate at print speeds of up to 85 and 75 Letter-sized pages per minute, respectively, in color and black-and-white. These digital presses provide reliable paper feeding with air separation and double sheet detection intended to reduce paper jams and production interruptions. First-time-right results with consistent color and precise registration achieved by the Compact Registration Module help increase the amount of sellable output. A new option is the Booklet Trimmer-F1, which can help save valuable time with a larger trim waste bin and continuous run capability with on-the-fly trim waste removal.

Media Versatility and In-Line Finishing

The imagePRESS C850 Series supports a variety of in-line finishing options to help expand the offerings of print service providers, including the ability to stack, fold, saddle-stitch, staple, perfect-bind and ring-bind. A new option for this series will be the Multi-Function Professional Puncher-A1[1] for die punching on a wider range of media sizes and weights for Letter size and larger, oblong bound books. Utilizing Canon's unique die set, this new finishing module can professionally crease documents in-line to produce folded applications, including saddle stitch booklets, with less paper cracking on the spine of the document. This series of printers now supports auto-duplex printing of up to 30 inch long sheets[2], proving itself helpful in the short run production of 6-panel brochures, posters and dust jackets.

Streamlined Workflows

With the imagePRESS C850 Series, print professionals have the option to select the digital front end to help get the most out of their workflow. Among these options is Canon's celebrated PRISMAsync Color Print Server for imagePRESS, the first DFE-embedded Idealliance G7(®) Certified System, with unique productivity features such as the Job Scheduler and Remote Manager for up to eight hours plan-ahead production. Now further enhanced with the new Version 5 platform, PRISMAsync features extended color correction toolsets, configuration flexibility and embedded JDF/JMF workflow connectivity. Users also have the option of selecting imagePRESS Server F200 or imagePRESS Server G100, built on EFI(®)'s Fiery(®) FS150 platform - all offering fast processing, enabling superb image quality and streamlined, automated workflows for sheetfed digital production systems.

Availability

The imagePRESS C850 and imagePRESS C750 Digital Color Production Presses are scheduled to be available in October 2016.

For more information on Canon U.S.A., please visit http://www.usa.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015(**) and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.

(**)Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

Availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

[1] Not available at initial launch.

[2] Requires long sheet feeding and output options. Please see product literature for details.

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Canon Helps Deliver Vivid, Vibrant Image Quality and Offers Streamlined Business Workflows with the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series

New MFPs Advance Color and Offer Diverse Finishing Options for High-Volume Office Environments

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering imageRUNNER ADVANCE technology to the high-volume office market, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today unveiled the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series, three new multifunction color systems (MFPs) designed to produce vivid, impactful prints. Offering customers a wide range of finishing options and consistent high-quality images, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7580i, imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7570i and imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7565i systems are designed for high-volume offices and demanding multi-user environments, including large departments within companies, schools, universities or other self-service environments.

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As the newest models to join the third generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE platform, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series comes standard with Universal Login Manager (ULM), empowering businesses with tools to help promote workflow efficiency, cost control and fleet management for multi-user environments. This server-less solution provides device authentication and simple usage tracking in a customizable, easy-to-implement solution, as well as convenient user authentication, allowing organizations to help manage access and costs by controlling individual users' access and usage. Through the use of this standard feature, these new models can also integrate with optional uniFLOW Canon's comprehensive and scalable software solution platform for output management and smart scanning solutions.

"We are excited to extend our imageRUNNER ADVANCE technology to the high-priority color needs of multi-user environments," said Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "With these new models, Canon is advancing its notable color technology to high-volume office environments with MFPs that provide powerful performance and help enhance customer productivity."

Image Quality

Designed to provide rich, impactful prints, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series employs the V(2) color profile as well as some of the proven engine and imaging technologies from the production space that imagePRESS customers have come to love. For example, a red Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (R-VCSEL) helps customers create crisp, clear color prints with 2400 x 2400 dpi print resolution. "Consistently Vivid" (CV) Toner for remarkably vibrant images on a wide variety of media helps to create output with solid blacks and image stability with limited text irregularities.

Productivity

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series features several key productivity-enhancing improvements from previous imageRUNNER ADVANCE models. In addition to expanded paper weight support through paper cassettes, an improved toner melting point and enhanced fixing process allow businesses to create output on a variety of media including heavy stock up to 300gsm, uncoated, coated and textured paper types.

Additionally, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series toner is designed for significantly higher yields from previous models, as well as greater drum yields. These enhancements can help decrease the frequency with which users need to change bottles, helping to contribute to more print uptime.

Workflow Efficiency

Delivering Canon's signature ease of operation to the digital business environment, an intuitive user interface with a large, responsive color touch-screen with smart phone-like usability helps make carrying out tasks easy. Thanks to standard ULM, customers can enjoy the workflow benefits of advanced personalization. Upon authentication, users can access My ADVANCE features to create a personalized experience tailored to their preferences. Display settings and many frequently used functions can be customized on a user-by-user basis, allowing individuals to set their preferred language, create their own personal address book or send to contacts saved on compatible smartphones or tablets via integration with the free Canon PRINT Business app(1).

Diverse Finishing Options

Organizations needing to create a wide array of finished materials can benefit from the flexibility of finishing options included in the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series. A variety of finishing possibilities can be added to these models, including folding, hole-punching, document insertion, multi-position and saddle stitch stapling and booklet-making/trimming. In addition, convenient Staple On Demand and Staple-free Stapling features are available with optional finishers.

Security Features

In order to help organizations control access to their sensitive information, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series features a set of standard and allows for optional security capabilities( 2). As part of the third generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE platform, these MFPs include a standard Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Encryption function with FIPS140-2 validation. When activated, this function automatically encrypts data stored on the main unit's HDD, thereby helping to restrict access to the customer's data. The standard HDD Erase feature can be enhanced with an optional feature that allows you to schedule the erase times and create a confirmation report.

Device & Fleet Management

Using the familiar interface enjoyed by existing imageRUNNER ADVANCE customers, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 series helps simplify the user experience within fleets, which can help increase individual and company productivity. These new systems can also be supported by Canon's imageWARE Enterprise Management Console(3), its plug-ins and Canon's Managed Document Services(4). With these additional system and use management solutions, businesses can benefit from centralized control for day-to-day management, as well as tools to easily deploy and manage device settings, user management and security features across the fleet of Canon multifunction systems.

Thanks to the Unified Firmware Platform, additional functionality can be integrated into existing models within the third generation of imageRUNNER ADVANCE MFPs through future version upgrades, potentially unlocking opportunities for these models to continuously provide new value to users.

Sustainability

With features to help reduce waste and technology designed to provide low energy consumption, which can help limit emissions, these new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series models are Energy Star® certified and rated EPEAT® Gold(5).

Availability

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7500 Series models are currently expected to be available in October 2016. 

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranked third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.                                                 

**Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Availability, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All referenced product names and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

None of these statements should be construed as legal advice, as Canon U.S.A., Inc. does not provide legal counsel or compliance consultancy, including without limitation, Sarbanes Oxley, HIPAA, GLBA, Check 21 or the USA Patriot Act. Each Customer must have its own qualified counsel determine the advisability of a particular solution as it relates to regulatory and statutory compliance.

1 Canon PRINT Business is a free app available on the App Store® and Google Play(TM) Store. For more information, including compatibility, please visit https: //www.usa.canon.com/mobile-app. Users of Canon Mobile Printing can simply update the app to use Canon PRINT Business; users who have installed Canon Mobile Scanning for Business should install Canon PRINT Business on their compatible device. After Canon PRINT Business is installed, users can re-register their Canon Mobile Scanning for Business device list and local documents.

2 Canon offers security features that can help your business.  Many variables can impact the security of your devices and data. Canon does not warrant that the use of its features will prevent malicious attacks, or prevent misuse of devices or data or other security issues. Nothing herein should be construed as legal counsel or regulatory advice concerning customers' compliance with laws related to privacy and security. Customers must have their own qualified counsel determine the feasibility of a particular solution as it relates to regulatory and statutory compliance. Some security settings may affect device functionality or performance. You may want to test these settings before deploying them in your environment to ensure you understand their effects.

3 There is no charge for these solutions. However, they need to be activated.

4 There is a separate charge for these services.

5 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has qualified these models as meeting the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency criteria through an EPA recognized certification body. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. trademarks.

Canon U.S.A. website:                           
http://www.usa.canon.com

For sales information/customer support: 
1-800-OK-CANON

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CONTACT: Kim Tucker, Canon U.S.A., Inc., 631-330-4605, kitucker@cusa.canon.com

Web Site: http://www.usa.canon.com

SPYR Signs Second Publishing Agreement With Kemojo Studios

DENVER, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SPYR, INC. (OTCQB: SPYR), a holding company with wholly owned subsidiaries in both the mobile game & app development and publishing industry, and in the restaurant industry, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SPYR APPS, LLC, has entered into its second publishing agreement with Kemojo Studios, this time to publish its upcoming game, Battlewack: Idle Lords. 

Battlewack: Idle Lords is a free to play battle game in which players hire a team of heroes to crush waves of their enemies.  The game is similar in concept to Kemojo's successful game, Tap Cats: Idle Warfare, but has a completely different design concept aimed more at mid-core gamers and allowing for grouped multi-player play.

Battlewack falls into the idle genre, which is perfect for mobile devices as it allows the game to progress while the player is away. The heroes will continue to battle in "offline mode," earning experience points and gold. The player can then log back into the game at any time to spend those earnings on upgrading the heroes allowing them to defeat stronger enemies. Like with Tap Cats, heroes can be collected, upgraded and evolved. Players can purchase rare heroes to speed up their progression and defeat more complex challenges.

Kemojo Studios (http://www.kemojo.com), the game's developer, is a Vancouver-based game company, which has developed numerous successful mobile games, including Undead City Run, Tap Cats: Idle Warfare and Drone: Shadow Strike. 

Sean Megaw, Founder of Kemojo Studios states, "Our team is extremely excited to work with SPYR on another title. We have been very impressed with the team from top to bottom and are looking forward to a successful launch."

Paul Thind, SPYR's Managing Director of Games & Applications states, "I am very excited to be working with Sean and Kemojo to publish and market a second game with them.  Kemojo keeps creating quality games that get featured in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store when released, which translates to a significant number of downloads and higher revenue."

Battlewack: Idle Lords is expected to be in soft launch this fall.

About SPYR

SPYR, INC. is a holding company that through its wholly owned subsidiary SPYR APPS, LLC, is engaged in mobile application and game publishing and development.  SPYR, INC. also owns and operates an "American Diner" theme restaurant located in the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania called "Eat at Joe's(®)" through its other wholly-owned subsidiary, E.A.J.: PHL Airport Inc.  The Company is currently exploring opportunities for additional acquisitions in these and other verticals, including mobile application and game development, in order to expand its holdings, to drive and increase revenue and to generate profits and build value for shareholders.

Safe Harbor Statement:

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Investor Relations Contact:

Stanley Wunderlich
Consulting for Strategic Growth 1 Ltd.
Tel: 800-625-2236 ext. 7770
Email: info@cfsg1.com

Marlin Molinaro
Marmel Communications, LLC
(828) 669-0616
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Web Site: http://spyr.com

Guests at ARMA 2016 First to See New Networked Document Scanner from Canon

Special preview of new image capture device to be held in Canon booth.

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase the latest in its image capture technology at ARMA 2016, including a special preview of its upcoming networked document scanner: the Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 400*device. Guests at the annual show (held this year September 25-27 at the San Antonio Convention Center) are invited to visit the Canon booth (#221) to see how its imaging devices can help them in their records management efforts, from government to the private sector. At the show, Canon will specifically show how its scanners are capable of capturing information in a highly secure, streamlined and organized manner.

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"Guests at this year's ARMA show will have the exclusive opportunity to preview our new offering in the networked document scanner market, as well as our existing line-up of image capture devices," said Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Those in attendance will get a first-hand look at how Canon's devices are well positioned to handle the scanning needs of a variety of markets, specifically in the public sector where speed and security are two major factors in handling documents." 

Attendees will be able to be the first to preview the imageFORMULA ScanFront 400 networked document scanner, slated to be released Q4 2016. This new model builds off of the success of Canon's existing imageFORMULA ScanFront 330 scanner, offering high-quality image processing with faster speed as well as improved document feeding and transport. Designed for ad-hoc and transactional data capture in large corporate departments, local offices and customer service environments, the new device provides for more efficient document sharing and processing to assist in raising productivity and to help reduce costs.

In the Canon booth will also be a variety of already available image capture devices, including the imageFORMULA DR-M160II Office Document Scanner and the imageFORMULA DR-G1130 Production Document Scanner. Guests in attendance will be able to see how these two devices interact with Canon's CaptureOnTouch(1) software as well as how to scan their documents to different folders, a .pdf file or send to third-party cloud applications.  Also on-hand will be the imageFORMULA P-215II "Scan-tini" Mobile Document Scanner, which features a slim and portable design to help users scan while away from the office.(2)

For more information on Canon's scanning and image capture devices, please visit http://www.usa.canon.com/scanners.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015(**) and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.

(**)Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

*This device has not yet been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.  This device is not, and may not be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

Availability, pricing and specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

(1) CaptureOnTouch Mobile is available at the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon App.

(2) WU10 wireless adapter, battery pack and CaptureOnTouch Mobile required to scan wirelessly.

Canon U.S.A. Web site:
http://www.usa.canon.com

For sales information/customer support:
1-800-OK-CANON

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CONTACT: Editorial Contact: Andrew Berger, Canon U.S.A., Inc., 631.330.2403, aberger@cusa.canon.com

Web Site: http://www.usa.canon.com

Denver International Airport Selects Panasonic Weather Solutions for Ground Operations Weather Forecasting

MINNEAPOLIS, September 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Panasonic Avionics (Panasonic) today announced that its weather division, Panasonic
Weather Solutions, is providing ground operations weather forecasting to Denver
International Airport. The company's Forecasting Center of Excellence (FCoE) provides
detailed station-based weather forecasting, as well as enhanced weather forecasting for
significant convective and winter weather events.

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    Panasonic's FCoE delivers unparalleled weather forecasting information, with days-out
accuracy, via customized products that offer at-a-glance ease of use.

    Panasonic's expert meteorologists utilize highly-accurate and unique atmospheric
datasets, as well as sophisticated 4D quality control and proprietary forecasting models,
to provide Denver International Airport ground operations with state-of-the-art and
unmatched forecasting for informed decision making.

    Panasonic Avionics CEO, Paul Margis, said: "Our Weather Solutions division sets the
standard for world-class weather forecasting. We are proud to partner with Denver
International Airport Ground Operations to deliver the most accurate weather information
available for operational safety and efficiency."

    Margis continued, "Denver International Airport can be confident that the weather
forecasting they receive from Panasonic will provide them with an operational advantage,
from proper staffing levels to staging the right equipment and materials appropriate to
the weather circumstance."

    Panasonic Weather Solutions 

    Panasonic Weather Solutions is the only private entity in the world with a
custom-developed, end-to-end global weather-modeling platform. Panasonic Weather Solutions
weather forecasting capabilities are a result of unique atmospheric data collection as
well as custom, high-performance numerical weather prediction models that run on an
11,000-core supercomputer named Sora. Panasonic partners with governments to enhance
public safety as well as with leading corporations in multiple vertical markets to improve
operational performance and become more environmentally friendly with best-in-class
weather forecasting.

    About Panasonic Avionics Corporation  

    Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of inflight
entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported
by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling its
customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment
choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced
time-to-market and lower overall costs.

    Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over
4,400 employees and operations in 80 locations worldwide, it serves over 300 customers
worldwide and provides IFEC systems on over 6,000 aircraft. For additional information,
please visit http://www.panasonic.aero. 

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DejaOffice Provides Contact and Calendar Sync for iPhone 7 and iOS 10

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CompanionLink has released DejaOffice for iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iOS 10.  DejaOffice is an app suite that includes Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Memos, with Categories, Journal, and Notes. DejaOffice is an advanced scheduling and contact management system. DejaOffice features advanced editing for Contacts, Calendar, Tasks and Notes, Calendar Week view, mapping, and find nearby contacts. When used with CompanionLink on PC and Mac, DejaOffice transfers data from Desktop Outlook using USB, Wi-Fi or DejaCloud® Sync without storing your valuable Contact and Calendar data using AWS servers.

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"Mobile business professionals use PCs and Macs for their Office data," says Wayland Bruns, CTO for CompanionLink. "The mobile experience needs to be a smooth implementation of your office desktop. While the Outlook App provides a limited view of Calendar and a peek at Contacts, DejaOffice provides rich experience to actually handle your scheduling and task management on your phone. DejaOffice shows your Contacts and Calendar, Category Colors, Month View, Week View. We fixed the time zones, so when you travel your appointments stay in place. We support Franklin Covey style tasks and recurring tasks."

DejaOffice for Outlook App is free, higher rated than Outlook App, and available from the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads. DejaOffice handles Contacts, Calendar, Tasks and Memos, including category colors, call journal, templates, voice commands, and contact and appointment mapping.  For more information, visit: https://www.dejaoffice.com.

"Your time is at a premium," says Bruns. "For that reason we sell a Premium Support package. For $129 our Technician will log into your PC and set up your Contact and Calendar sync for you, decide on the best sync system, resolve duplicates, and set you on automatic data sync." For more information on CompanionLink Premium Services see https://www.companionlink.com/premium.

CompanionLink provides PC sync for Outlook, Act!, IBM (Lotus) Notes, GoldMine and Google.  CompanionLink for Outlook is $49.95.  CompanionLink for Mac is also $49.95 and fully supports Outlook for Mac sync to DejaCloud and Google. For more information, visit https://www.companionlink.com/android/outlook/ and https://www.companionlink.com/iphone/outlook/.

About CompanionLink Software
CompanionLink(®) Software, Inc. is a pioneering developer of data synchronization solutions for mobile phones and CRM software and services. They also develop a DejaOffice(®) for Outlook(®) App which runs on Android((TM)), iPhone(®), iPad(®), Windows Phone(®), and BlackBerry(®) devices. For 28 years, CompanionLink has helped mobilize information across devices, computers, applications, and web-based services. For more information, please visit https://www.companionlink.com/ and https://www.dejaoffice.com.

CompanionLink, DejaOffice and DejaCloud are registered trademarks of CompanionLink Software, Inc. Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact: Wayland Bruns                                     
Tel: (503)243-3400
Email

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Autotrader Names Top Tailgating Tech Features for Football Season

ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Football fans are flocking to stadiums around the country to not only cheer for their favorite teams, but also to pre-game party in the parking lot. Beyond the boisterous spirits associated with game day, many new cars today feature amazing technology that can take tailgating to the next level. Autotrader editors recently published Tailgating Tech: 8 Cool Must-Haves for Fall, which highlights new products that lend an extra edge to tailgating.

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"Tailgating has evolved since its early days. Car shoppers have a lot more options than they used to and we've picked things that should satisfy both the most and least tech-savvy tailgate fans," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. "New-car technology and other consumer products are perfect for creating the ultimate tailgating experience."

Tailgating Tech: 8 Cool Must-Haves for Fall 2016 from Autotrader

    1. Pickup-Bed Speakers in the Honda Ridgeline The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is an
       audiophile's dream come true. This pickup boasts a fierce in-bed audio
       system made up of six 10-watt waterproof exciters (think speakers on
       steroids) built into the bed walls.  Now, game-goers can soak up the
       scores and the tunes on the outside -- no more rolling down the windows
       to hear the tunes.

    2. Flip-Back Third-Row Seat on Used Dodge Grand CaravansNeed room for a few
       more bros on the road? The flip-back, third-row seat on a used Dodge
       Grand Caravan is perfect for parties.

    3. In-Car 4G LTE Wi-Fi in Chevy and GMC Pickups In addition to sweet grub,
       tailgaters need access to scores and social media updates on how teams
       are faring.  Chevy and GMC drivers will love the in-car, 4G LTE Wi-Fi,
       which provides seamless Internet access on the go.

    4. The Ford F-150You can't think of tailgating without thinking about the
       Ford F-150. It boasts a roomy, LED-lit bed for storage, numerous
       electrical outlets, and heated and cooled massage seats to add extra
       comfort pre- or post-game.

    5. RamBox StorageAh, sweet, sweet storage. It's there for us when we need
       just a little more room to tote extra bags of chips and buckets of potato
       salad. In the 2016 RAM 1500 pickup, the RamBox is your new bestie.

    6. YETI Cooler with College LogoNo game-day bash is complete without some
       cold ones and a YETI cooler. Even better? Showing your college spirit
       with an officially licensed YETI cooler boasting the name of your alma
       mater.

    7. Dreamwave Survivor Bluetooth Speaker, USB Charger and Car Jump
       StarterSweet speakers, plus a powerful car-battery starter? Done and
       done, thanks to Dreamwave Survivor, a high-performance 30-watt Bluetooth
       sound system combined with a 400-amp emergency 12-volt car-battery jump
       starter. You can fire up your favorite game day playlist all tailgate
       long using its built-in 12,000-milliamp-hour lithium-polymer battery.

    8. SWING'N Smoke Hitch-Mounted Tailgage GrillTailgate grills are like a
       favorite team t-shirt or a well-worn ball cap - you can't really imagine
       a tailgate party without it. The Party King Grills SWING'N Smoke Varsity
       6412 is just the thing to get your burgers and dogs done right.
For more information about Autotrader's Tailgating Tech: 8 Cool Must-Haves for Fall, visit http://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/tailgating-tech-8-cool-must-haves-for-this-fall-256214.

About Autotrader

Autotrader is the most visited third-party car shopping site, with the most engaged audience of in-market shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today's empowered consumer looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader's comprehensive marketing solutions guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience.

Autotrader is a Cox Automotive(TM) brand. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader(®), Dealer.com(®), Dealertrack(®), Kelley Blue Book(®), Manheim(®), NextGear Capital(®), vAuto(®), Xtime(®) and a host of other brands. The global company has 33,000 team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues of $18 billion and approximately 60,000 employees. Cox Enterprises' other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit http://www.coxautoinc.com.

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CONTACT: Nichole Mrasek, Senior Public Relations Manager, 678.429.7627, nichole.mrasek@autotrader.com

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

Playster Signs Deals With Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group & The Orchard, Debuts New Music Streaming Platform

The all-in-one streaming service has unveiled a revamped music platform with millions of new titles.

MONTREAL, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Playster, the world's first all-in-one entertainment streaming service, is proud to announce newly signed partnerships with a number of the world's biggest and best music labels and distribution companies: Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and The Orchard.

In doing so, the Montreal-based platform is adding millions of titles to its catalog, including music from multi-platinum recording stars and many of the industry's brightest indie artists. Playster has also unveiled a completely revamped music section, powered by 7digital, which will take members' streaming experience to new heights with expertly tailored recommendations, curated playlists and unique mood-based sorting.

"Our mission has always been to offer Playster members the absolute best in streaming and thanks to these exciting new partnerships, we're one step closer to creating the ultimate multi-media service," says Playster CEO Philip Keezer.

Playster is an all-in-one entertainment portal that's on a mission to revolutionize streaming. Members enjoy unlimited access to music ($9.95), books and audiobooks ($9.95), movies ($3.95) and games ($4.95) via Playster's custom iOS and Android apps, as well as through any web browser. A bundled subscription granting access to all media types costs $24.95 per month and yearly subscribers receive a complimentary Combo Box, which includes an Android tablet and headphones for the ultimate Playster experience.

"We're proud to be able to offer great music from such a wide array of artists, both mainstream and independent, and advance closer to our ultimate goal," adds Keezer. "With Playster, we're striving to make entertainment accessible, affordable and enjoyable for all."

To learn more, start your 30-day trial at http://www.playster.com.

About Playster

Playster is a new online streaming service that takes care of everything: books, audiobooks, music, movies and games. Boasting the world's most diverse digital catalog, Playster gives members unlimited access to all of their favorite entertainment in one place. The service is accessible via Playster's website, as well as custom Android and iOS apps, from virtually any Internet-enabled device.

About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment is a global music company with a roster of current artists that includes both local and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. To find out more, visit http://www.SonyMusic.com.

About Warner Music Group

With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. To find out more, visit http://www.WMG.com.

About The Orchard

Founded in 1997, The Orchard is a pioneering music and film distribution company operating in more than 25 global markets. Amplifying reach and revenue across hundreds of digital, physical and mobile outlets, The Orchard empowers businesses and creators in the entertainment industry. To find out more, visit http://www.theorchard.com.

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Playster

CONTACT: Press Contact: Barbara Pavone, Playster, barbara@playster.com

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

Accuray to Unveil New Technology at the ASTRO 2016 Annual Meeting

Innovations in Hardware and Software Solutions and New Clinical Data Reinforce the Benefits of Accuray Systems in Treating a Wide Range of Cancer Cases

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- New data on the Accuray (NASDAQ: ARAY) CyberKnife® and TomoTherapy® Systems will be shared by leading radiation oncology practitioners, and the Company's new, innovative radiation therapy treatment delivery system, the Radixact(TM) System, and treatment planning software, will be unveiled at the 2016 ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology) Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, September 25 - 28, 2016. ASTRO is the world's most important meeting for the radiation oncology community with more than 11,000 attendees each year. Meeting attendees are invited to attend the U.S. unveiling of the Radixact System at Accuray booth #2009 on Sunday, September 25 at 11:15 am ET.

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The uniquely smart Radixact System, the next generation TomoTherapy platform, is comprised of three entirely new, transformative technologies: Radixact Treatment Delivery System, Accuray Precision(TM) Treatment Planning System and the iDMS(TM) Data Management System. These technologies are now available in the U.S., where they received FDA 510(k) clearance in June 2016, and in certain markets in the European Union.

"We are honored to officially introduce the Radixact System to the U.S. radiation oncology community," said Joshua H. Levine, president and chief executive officer of Accuray. "This is an exciting time at our company as we bring to market novel technologies and clinicians present compelling new data which reinforce the unique benefits of our technology and have the potential to change the way cancer is managed."

Meeting highlights and events:

    --  New clinical evidence: CyberKnife System presentations include:
        --  "Five-Year Outcomes from a Multi-Center Trial of Stereotactic Body
            Radiotherapy for Low- and Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer." GU -
            Prostate Cancer: Hypofractionation Scientific Session 9. September
            26, 2016. Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, room number: 210
            A/B/C. The session begins at 7:45 a.m.; the CyberKnife System
            presentation starts at 8:15 a.m.
        --  "Phase I Dose Escalation Trial Using 5-Fraction Stereotactic Body
            Radiation Therapy For Partial Breast Irradiation (S-PBI)."
            Breast-Toxicity/Altered Fractionation Scientific Session 1.
            September 25, 2016. Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, room
            number 205 A/B/C. The session begins at 1:15 pm; the CyberKnife
            System presentation starts at 2:25 pm.
    --  New products and work in process:
        --  Radixact System: equips clinicians with new tools that enable them
            to achieve more efficient treatment delivery for a wide range of
            patients, including patients undergoing retreatment, and seamlessly
            integrates into their department/center.
        --  Accuray Precision Treatment Planning System: a powerful, efficient,
            and comprehensive solution designed to create high-quality treatment
            plans leveraging the unique capabilities of the Radixact and
            CyberKnife Systems. The Precision System is available with advanced
            features including AutoSegmentation(TM), a proprietary deformation
            algorithm, PreciseART(TM) Adaptive Radiation Therapy option and
            PreciseRTX(TM) Re-treatment option. Demonstrations will be conducted
            throughout the meeting.
    --  Work in progress: treatment planning for Accuray Systems in
        RayStation®*, RaySearch's proprietary treatment planning system (TPS).
        RayStation is one of the most advanced independent TPS available,
        combining unique features such as multi-criteria optimization tools with
        full support for 4D adaptive radiation therapy. The partnership between
        Accuray and RaySearch will provide clinicians with access to an
        integrated treatment planning system for the precise, innovative Accuray
        delivery systems and conventional linear accelerators. Demonstrations
        will be conducted throughout the meeting at the Accuray and RaySearch
        booths. *Not 510k cleared or available for commercial distribution.
    --  Accuray Exchange in Radiation Oncology (AERO(TM)): AERO Academy sessions
        on an extensive range of topics, from prostate SBRT treatment planning
        and delivery with the CyberKnife® System and InCise(TM) Multileaf
        Collimator, to efficient planning and delivery with the TomoTherapy®
        System. Developed to enable clinicians to engage in peer-to-peer
        conversation about optimizing use of Accuray products, the educational
        events will be held daily throughout the meeting. For more information,
        please visit Accuray.com/ASTRO2016.
    --  Educational symposia: A panel of thought leaders will share their
        perspectives on how Accuray solutions can help clinicians deliver
        precise, innovative tumor treatments with confidence.
        --  "Introducing the Radixact(TM) System: Smart Integration Delivers
            Treatment Confidence," on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 12:15pm -
            1:15pm, and;
        --  "The CyberKnife® System: Confidence in Hypofractionation," on
            Monday, September 26, 2016 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.
For more information about the Accuray symposia, visit: Accuray.com/ASTRO2016

For more information about the Accuray delivery systems, visit: Accuray.com

For Important Safety information about radiotherapy please refer to: http://www.accuray.com/safety-statement-radiation-treatment.

About Accuray
Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) is a radiation oncology company that develops, manufactures and sells precise, innovative tumor treatment solutions that set the standard of care with the aim of helping patients live longer, better lives.  The Company's leading-edge technologies deliver the full range of radiation therapy and radiosurgery treatments.  For more information, please visit http://www.accuray.com

Safe Harbor Statement
Statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate, but are not limited, to clinical applications, clinical results, patient outcomes, the impact of Accuray's new technologies, the expected outcome and impact of Accuray's business relationship with RaySearch, and Accuray's leadership position in radiation oncology innovation and technologies. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including but not limited to the risks detailed from time to time under the heading "Risk Factors" in the company's report on Form 10-K, filed on August 24, 2016 and the company's other filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to the company at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events.  The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual performance or results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.  Accordingly, investors should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

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Public Relations Director, Accuray

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Introducing Sketch Nation Create V4.0, the World's First Robust Multiplayer Game Creation Platform for iOS, Android and the Web

Create, play and share your own multiplayer games, on any device!

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sketch Nation, Inc., the leading personal online game creation app, today announced the release of Sketch Nation Create 4.0, the world's first robust multiplayer game creation platform for iOS, Android and the Web. With a new game genre called "Arena", this version of Sketch Nation Create allows users to develop true multiplayer games for real-time play with friends, family and the community, using all the Sketch Nation Create tools and flexibility they are already familiar with.

In addition to its multiplayer game features, Sketch Nation Create V4.0 also adds recordable sound effects to the platform. Users can now enhance their games by recording their own sounds and music to be heard during key game actions, such as acquiring a power-up or overcoming an obstacle.

"We're thrilled to bring this new capability to the Sketch Nation community," said Nitzan Wilnai, Founder and CEO. "Our users often tell us how much they love to play their games with friends, classmates and the broader public, and we are excited to see what creativity this new version of Sketch Nation Create unlocks for students and hard-core gamers alike."

Sketch Nation Create is a game-creation platform that allows users to create online games with enormous flexibility, imagination, detail and fun. With their own artwork and photos, users design all the characters, obstacles, challenges, stories and levels, bringing their ideas to life almost entirely through their creativity and cleverness. Sketch Nation Create is used by schools and players around the world, from young students to aspiring game designers and coders.

Sketch Nation Create 4.0 is free for all platforms and available immediately on the Apple and Google app stores as well as at sketchnation.com.

Follow us on Twitter @sketchnation and on Facebook at facebook.com/sketchnationcreate/.  More information is also available at sketchnation.com.

For further information contact: media@sketchnation.com.

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Catch a first look of Fluke Condition Monitoring at WEFTEC 2016

New portable system of sensors, gateway, and software installs in a matter of minutes, delivers continuous data and alarms to prevent equipment downtime

EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Water treatment system managers and technicians will get a first look at the new Fluke Condition Monitoring system at the 89(th) Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) to be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, September 24-28. Fluke will be showing Fluke Condition Monitoring and an assortment of Fluke Connect wireless test tools for hands-on evaluations at booth 8320.

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Monitoring plant equipment is crucial to avoiding costly downtime, but it is often too expensive, impractical, or complicated to capture performance data from all critical assets. Fluke Condition Monitoring solves these problems with a new system of rugged voltage, current, temperature, and power sensors that can be moved from asset to asset or left in place for continuous monitoring. With Fluke Condition Monitoring, maintenance managers get a practical, scalable system that delivers the continuous data and alarms they need to prevent equipment downtime. With Fluke Condition Monitoring managers can begin realizing a return on investment almost immediately.

The Fluke Condition Monitoring system consists of wireless sensors, a gateway that can receive signals from the sensors up to 30 feet away, and familiar Fluke technologies, such as iFlex(®) current probes, current clamps, and temperature sensors. The system can be set up by maintenance technicians and monitoring can begin in a matter of minutes. The sensors send measurements to the cloud-based software, 24 hours a day with each sensor sending as frequently as one measurement per second -- up to 86,400 measurements a day -- to capture difficult to diagnose intermittent events. Equipment data and alarm notifications are viewed through Fluke Connect(®) Condition Monitoring software on a smartphone or web browser.

"Fluke customers who have previewed Fluke Conditioning Monitoring are excited about the benefits the system brings by easily monitoring equipment around the clock to troubleshoot intermittent issues," said John Neeley, director and chief architect, Fluke Connect. "Because all the readings go through Wi-Fi to the cloud, technicians and managers can monitor equipment wherever they are, eliminating the need to staff equipment."

Fluke Condition Monitoring is available for pre-order now and will be launched later in 2016. For more information on Fluke Condition Monitoring, stop by the Fluke WEFTEC booth #8320, watch video, or visit http://www.fluke.com/conditionmonitoring.

Fluke Corporation
For information on Fluke tools and applications, or to find the location of a distributor, contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206, call (800) 44-FLUKE (800-443-5853), fax (425) 446-5116, e-mail fluke-info@fluke.com or visit the Fluke Web site at http://www.fluke.com.

About Fluke
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools and software for measuring and condition monitoring. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, maintenance managers, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial, electrical, and electronic equipment and calibration processes.

Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website.

For more information:
Dan Wright
Communications Manager
(425) 446-5638
dan.wright@fluke.com

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CodeFights Unveils Code Arcade To Make Honing Your Skills A Thrilling Game

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeFights announced the launch today of Code Arcade, a new mode on its gamified coding platform that brings the thrill of arcade games to programming tasks. Code Arcade represents CodeFights' commitment to making the process of honing coding skills as much fun as possible, and in doing so, to transform the way companies hire with skill-based recruiting.

CodeFights is a community of over 500,000 developers who use the platform to improve their skills and compete against friends, coworkers and strangers alike. The company created Code Arcade to deliver a highly fun, engaging and exhilarating learning experience. Arcade games are beloved and addictive because players are prompted to complete tasks of increasing difficulty by mastering certain skills--all while absorbed in an imaginative world with exciting new things to discover. Code Arcade was built with this concept at its core.

In Code Arcade, players are presented with a map that contains different locations, each revolving around a specific topic of core programming and computer science. Players unlock the map as they go by completing tasks at each location. The "Intro Gates" contain 8 tasks on basic programming topics. To unlock new locations, players have to earn two stars at previously unlocked locations by solving tasks. The challenges get progressively more difficult and complex, pushing players to sharpen their skills every step of the way.

"Games are most engaging when they keep you on the border of challenging yet doable tasks at all times," said Tigran Sloyan, Founder and CEO of CodeFights. "Learning follows a similar pattern. You learn well when you are pushed to an unfamiliar area that is still understandable, but a little out of your comfort zone. We have tried to keep the difficulty progression of tasks and locations balanced enough for you to have fun while learning and improving your coding skills."

CodeFights plans to continue expanding the map beyond core programming skills to include more specialized locations such as Web and Mobile Development, Databases, Machine Learning, Architecture and Design, and DevOps.   

Code Arcade not only makes programming more entertaining, but also strengthens CodeFights' recruiting capabilities. CodeFights presents frontend and backend engineers with challenges and automatically evaluates their work. Coders who excel on the platform have the opportunity to connect with partner companies who are looking to quickly, effectively and affordably hire qualified, diverse candidates. Code Arcade opens up new opportunities for players to engage, learn and improve, which broadens and deepens the talent pool for companies looking to fill in-demand engineering jobs. CodeFights works with around 50 companies, including Uber, Dropbox, Quora, Asana, and Evernote. All these businesses have to do is sign up and CodeFights will connect them to pre-qualified, vetted candidates within a week.

About CodeFights: 
CodeFights is a San Francisco based technology startup aiming to change the way we learn and measure professional skills. It applies core game mechanics to transform learning and honing skills like programming into a fun and addictive game while helping talented people from all backgrounds to find amazing new opportunities.

SOURCE  CodeFights

CodeFights

CONTACT: Maggie Perry, 847.415.9301, mperry@sspr.com

Web Site: https://codefights.com

Performance Designed Products Releases New Afterglow AG 9+ Prismatic Wireless Headset

According to NPD, Afterglow from PDP is the fastest growing headset brand in the U.S.

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP), the #1 third party accessory manufacturer in North America, is shipping the new Afterglow AG 9+ Prismatic Wireless Headset featuring signature Afterglow lighting, with the ability to choose from millions of colors or blackout mode.

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As reported by NPD, PDP grew 58 percent for the 12 months ending Aug. 2016 vs. the 12 months ending Aug. 2015. These numbers are driven by sales of the Afterglow headset series, including the Afterglow AG 9, LVL5, LVL3 and LVL1 products for the Xbox One console and the PlayStation®4 system.

"We are very excited about the phenomenal success of the Afterglow brand and PDP's significant growth in market share," said Bob Picunko, senior vice president of marketing at Performance Designed Products. "With the Afterglow AG 9+, our focus was to create a high quality, affordable headset with superior comfort for an immersive gaming experience."

The Afterglow AG 9+ Prismatic Wireless Headset features powerful 50mm Neodymium drivers, with two distinct audio modes: Pure Audio and Bass Boost. Designed with comfort in mind, the headband design and extra plush ear cup pads reduce pressure and fatigue during long gaming sessions. The flexible and removable boom microphone, with noise and echo canceling technology, allow for crystal clear wireless chat communication for online play. The AG 9 and AG 9+ headsets are fully compatible with all new console systems, as they do not require an optical audio port.

The Afterglow AG 9+ Prismatic Wireless Headset has an SRP of $99.99 for Xbox One and $89.99 for PS4, and is now available at http://www.pdp.com and major retailers.

For more information on the latest product from Performance Designed Products please visit http://www.pdp.com and follow PDPGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Performance Designed Products LLC
As the #1 gaming accessories manufacturer, Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) designs high-quality products under a number of well-known brands, such as Afterglow, Rock Candy, and a growing portfolio of licenses. Headquartered in Burbank, CA, with offices in San Diego, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China, PDP's products can be found in major retailers across the world. PDP and the PDP logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Performance Designed Products LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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CONTACT: Amber McCollom, amber@zebrapartners.net, 206-353-4751

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

Huawei Released Digital Urban Rail 2.0 Solutions at InnoTrans 2016

Accelerating the Pace for Customers to Embrace Urban Cloud Era

BERLIN, Germany, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At InnoTrans 2016, Huawei rolled out two core Digital Urban Rail 2.0 solutions for the industry, which include the cloud-based Traffic Control Integrated Automation Systems (TIAS) solution and next-generation Urban Rail Data Communication System (DCS) solution. Jointly developed by Huawei and its partners, the two solutions are designed to build a smarter, safer and more efficient rail traffic network for global clients with innovative technologies such as cloud computing, big data and Long Term Evolution (LTE).

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Huawei also hosted a summit with the theme of "Leading New ICT, Building a Better Connected Railway," which served as a platform for over 200 rail experts, global renowned operators, integrators and associations, including International Union of Railway (UIC), Deutsche Bahn (DB), Singapore's SMRT Corporation Ltd., Thales, Bombardier and Alstom and so on.

Leading New ICT, Building a Smarter, Safer, and More Efficient Connected Railway

Due to the never-ending demand for capacity increase, rail transit systems are also facing challenges with regards to punctuality, safety and efficiency. For that reason, rail operators are looking to adopt innovative ICT solutions and infrastructure that not only support elastic and efficient service expansion, but also facilitate the development of future-oriented and intelligent urban rail transit systems.

Yuan Xilin, President of the Transportation Sector of Huawei's Enterprise Business Group said: "Today, powerful technologies are rebuilding the transport industry. For over two decades, Huawei has been at the forefront providing high-quality services to the railway industry. Using LTE, cloud computing, and big data technologies, we enable customers to achieve safe train dispatching and visualized management; efficiently managing assets and resources with urban rail cloud and BYOD technologies, we support customers to integrate their services and share information; using convergent and elastic technical architectures and big data analytics, we capacitate customers to implement intelligent full lifecycle management and formulate appropriate passenger ticket marketing plans to improve efficiency and increase revenues. We are also implementing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to enable customers to improve performance in disaster prevention, freight transport, and full lifecycle management of resources."

Huawei Jointly Releases Digital Urban Rail 2.0 Solutions, Facilitating Urban Rail Evolution

The innovative cloud-based TIAS solution is jointly developed by Huawei and HollySys, which introduces a groundbreaking design that integrates Huawei's cloud technology into the TIAS from HollySys. Huawei deploys a cloud platform in the Operation and Control Center (OCC). This architecture offers data computing and storage features towards a manifold of services and systems along rail lines and operation centers.

Next-generation DCS solution is an urban rail signal bearing solution jointly developed by Huawei and Thales; while Siemens, Alstom and Bombardier also tested communication-based train control (CBTC) over LTE with Huawei. Featuring enterprise LTE's anti-interference design, seamless dispatching and high scalability, the solution effectively enhances the reliability of wireless network and enables a more secure traffic signal bearer system, as a means to alleviate current public Wi-Fi's interference problem.

At Huawei's Railway Summit, Deutsche Bahn's Klaus-Dieter Masur said: "GSM-R has clearly been a success story. Today this universal standard supports and enables telecommunication services for all the railways' interoperability-relevant operational needs. However, Future Mobile Radio Technology can help rail operators to implement new services and applications. At the moment the frequency and migration aspects are still complex challenges. First steps have already been made in projects and activities to overcome these obstacles. We think that Huawei is one of the most important players in terms of research and development in the pathway to full deployment of such a new standard over the last few years. The full implementation is still going to take two decades."

Committed to the principle of "Openness, Cooperation, and Win-Win", Huawei has teamed up with partners for comprehensive and joint innovation to build end-to-end solutions, which support the railway industry to successfully journey through digital transformation. So far, Huawei's digital urban rail solutions cover 100,000 km of railway around the world and serve over 50 urban rail lines in more than 30 cities globally, in open collaboration with more than 60 partners in the railway industry.

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Seal Shield LLC Introduces Hygienic Computer Keyboard to Combat the Spread of Germs

Healthcare technology company invents world's first IBM style, backlit, washable keyboard.

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OR Manager Conference - Seal Shield LLC (Jacksonville, FL), today announced the availability of the Silver Seal Glow(TM) backlit, waterproof keyboard.  Developed by Seal Shield for the healthcare market, the Silver Seal Glow(TM) keyboard is the world's first waterproof, backlit, natural style keyboard constructed with antimicrobial product protection.  The Silver Seal Glow(TM) contains Silver Seal(TM), an antimicrobial, fungistatic additive that reduces the growth of mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria on the product's surfaces.  By utilizing proprietary, waterproof LED lighting with three brightness settings and laser etched keycaps, the Silver Seal Glow(TM) is ideal for typing in low light environments such as operating rooms.  In addition, the Silver Seal Glow(TM) keyboard is one hundred percent waterproof, fully submersible, washable and easy to clean with sprays, wipes or even in an automatic dishwasher.

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A hygienic option for frequently touched surfaces, such as computer keyboards and mice, is imperative in preventing the spread of viruses, germs and bacteria, which are known to harbor in these locations. University of North Carolina conducted a research study which showed that up to 25% of hospital keyboards are contaminated with the Super Bug, MRSA, but disinfecting the keyboards daily can reduce the risk of cross contamination between patients and practitioners.

"Our healthcare customers are demanding hygienic solutions for common touch peripherals, such as keyboards, to help prevent nosocomial infections in hospitals and we are pleased to be able to provide a solution," states Seal Shield CEO, Brad Whitchurch. "We developed the Silver Seal Glow(TM) to provide a backlit infection control keyboard for low light settings in healthcare, but the product's unique features make it an ideal choice for any environment."

The Silver Seal Glow(TM) is distributed worldwide at a retail price of $69.99.

Seal Shield is a world leader in infection control technology, specializing in washable electronics and antimicrobial science. Seal Shield designs, develops and manufactures medical grade, infection prevention technology for hospitals and the home, including waterproof keyboards, mice, TV remotes and the original Life Proof(TM) brand of protection products for smart phones and tablets. For more information please visit http://www.sealshield.com

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IDTechEx Announces New Conference: Energy Storage Innovations 2016

BOSTON, September 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    IDTechEx, a leading provider of independent market research, business intelligence and
events on emerging technology announces the launch of a new conference, Energy Storage
Innovations USA 2016, which will take place during the IDTechEx Show! on the 16th-17th of
November in Santa Clara California.

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    IDTechEx believes that the future of the energy, mobility, electronics and
communications industries will be strongly shaped by the development of one key enabling
technology, energy storage. IDTechEx research in the energy storage sector is focused on
the three major areas of innovation of energy technologies: new technologies and materials,
new form factors and the emerging markets that are adopting these technologies. Through
these three axis, IDTechEx Research is encompassing the major areas of innovation in the
energy storage sector, from the emergence of solid state batteries and post Li-ion battery
technologies, through the emergence of residential energy storage to the development of
thin film and flexible battery technologies for the new generation of consumer wearable
electronics.

    Energy Storage Innovations (ESI) USA 2016
(http://www.idtechex.com/energy-storage-usa/show/en ) is a dedicated forum to discuss
the disruptive future of energy storage solutions, including advanced and post-Lithium-ion
technologies, new form factors, and their commercialisation in traditional and emerging
applications.

    The IDTechEx Show! 2016 (http://www.IDTechEx.com/usa) with its co-located conferences
on Electric Vehicles, the Internet of Things,  Energy Harvesting and Wearable Electronics,
is the perfect setting for an event on energy storage innovations and their role in the
industries that will shape the 21st century. The IDTechEx Show! is a global leading
emerging technologies event held each year in the US and Germany, with more than 2500
attendees and over 200 exhibitors from key global technology companies.

    Energy Storage Innovations will be the first of a series of conferences and events in
Europe, the US and Asia that will open a prime space for the leading energy storage
technology companies to present their progress in developing the next generation of
battery technologies that will satisfy the increasing performance demands of the
industries of the 21st century.

    IDTechEx provides companies with tools that can assist them in making essential
strategic decisions in emerging technologies. IDTechEx offers research reports,
subscriptions, consultancy, introductory services and events.

       
         
        Contact: 
        Corinne Jennings 
        Event Manager 
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Cadence Delivers Integrated System Design Solution for TSMC InFO Packaging Technology

Companies collaborated to enable implementation, signoff and electro-thermal analysis tools to support customer designs using InFO packaging

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced the immediate availability of an integrated system design solution for TSMC's advanced wafer-level Integrated Fan-Out (InFO) packaging technology, resulting from a collaboration between Cadence and TSMC that was announced earlier this year. Cadence is now offering implementation, signoff and electro-thermal analysis tools that enable concurrent multi-chip optimization for designs that incorporate InFO.

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For more information on the Cadence(®) solution for TSMC's InFO technology, please visit http://www.cadence.com/go/infoflow.

The Cadence solution includes:

    --  Cadence System-in-Package (SiP): Provides the InFO design and layout
        platform with enhanced features to generate the complete layout of the
        system, in-design design rule checking (DRC), and IC-level physical
        signoff.
    --  Multiple extraction solutions at the chip and package level: The
        Quantus((TM)) QRC Extraction Solution and Allegro(®)-Sigrity((TM))
        Package Assessment and Extraction Option are specifically tailored for
        verifying InFO applications.
    --  Multiple IC signoff solutions: The Tempus((TM)) Timing Signoff Solution
        provides cross-die/cross-InFO timing checks, the Voltus((TM))-Sigrity
        Package Analysis offers multi-die concurrent electro-migration IR drop
        (EMIR) analysis, and the Cadence Physical Verification System (PVS)
        provides DRC and layout versus schematic (LVS) checking for InFO systems
        and heterogeneous dice.
    --  Sigrity IC package analysis and 3D modeling: Enables layer-based
        thermal, electro-magnetic interference (EMI), static and dynamic IR
        analysis, and a thermal-aware EM multi-die InFO system.
"The new flow provides customers with an unparalleled, holistic IC and packaging solution that covers the full spectrum of heterogeneous, multi-chip designs in InFO technology," said Tom Beckley, senior vice president and general manager, Custom IC & PCB Group at Cadence. "By working closely with TSMC, we are enabling our mutual mobile and IoT customers to further shorten system design and verification cycle times so they can get to market faster."

"We've seen continued demand for our InFO packaging technology because designers have the ability to integrate multiple chips into a single package while increasing design performance," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "Through our ongoing collaboration with Cadence, we're bringing expanded capabilities to our customers so they can boost productivity and overcome competitive market pressures."

About Cadence

Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products and its services is available at http://www.cadence.com.

© 2016 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo and the other Cadence marks found at http://www.cadence.com/go/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Panasonic LinkRay® Helps Retailers Deliver Custom Data to Mobile Consumers

LinkRay visible light communication technology now being piloted at a major U.S. sports stadium, and integrated with content management, kiosks and light box installations; provides analytic engagement solution

-- Improves shopper experience, store performance by delivering custom information to enhance consumer engagement intelligence, and ways to drive revenue.

-- Delivers information on products and services to mobile devices when consumers want it.

-- Global installations demonstrate technology provides retail, entertainment and hospitality sectors the ability to grow efficiencies, and business.

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America today announced that its LinkRay® technology (formerly LightID) is now being integrated into content management systems, kiosks and light box installations, to provide a unique analytic engagement solution, and a new way to grow revenues. Permanent installations in Japan and pilot programs in the U.S. and around the globe show how the visible light communication technology enables retailers, cultural institutions, sports stadiums and transportation hubs to easily connect consumers to more in-depth information linked to digital signage, by using encoded light signals emitted from the screens.

"The digital landscape has quickly shifted to mobile, and retailers, sports and entertainment venues and local governments are seeking new ways to provide useful information to consumers when they want it as well as to gain insights into their level of engagement. With LinkRay, Panasonic is enabling business and public sector customers to transform and deliver the desired information digitally to connected citizens and consumers," said Richard Hsu, VP of Engineering at AVC Networks North America, a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America in Newark, NJ.

Panasonic is rolling out LinkRay to high-profile installations across the globe including:

    --  A pilot installation that is now underway at a major U.S. sports
        stadium.
    --  An introduction to the U.S. retail market through a tech tie-up with
        global cloud-based shopper-engagement company ComQi, based in New York
        City.
    --  LinkRay installations in ASICS' New Concept Store in Tokyo, as well as
        the Big Sight Conference Center and Tokyo's Futako-Tamagawa Station,
        among others.
    --  A planned LinkRay pilot project at Russia's Pushkin State Museum of Fine
        Arts.
About LinkRay (formerly Light ID) Technology
LinkRay allows targeted content to be activated by a consumer launching an app, and pointing their mobile phone camera at LCD digital signage-even from a distance. Because LinkRay features such a high-speed transmission rate, information will decode and move to a user phone almost instantaneously.

    --  LinkRay's low interference properties allow marketers to provide
        different messages. In contrast, signals sent using Bluetooth or sonic
        waves have interference issues when multiple transmitters are in close
        proximity.
    --  LinkRay can also be used for non-digital applications, like printed
        posters illuminated by light boxes.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic was featured in Fortune Magazine's 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing the world and doing well by doing good.  Specifically cited were its smart and sustainable technologies, including its contributions to the Electric Vehicle revolution. Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.

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Haier Introduces New Disruptive Refrigeration Technology

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier, a global leader in consumer electronics and appliances has launched a new compressor-free thin-film solid-state refrigeration technology. Haier created this new technology through integrating Silicon Valley resources, Haier Group R&D,GEA, Haier America R&D, Liquid King, Xi'an Jiaotong University, South China University of Technology and other resources. The new technology breaks the technological bottlenecks of compressor-based refrigeration appliance that have been used in the industry for a century.

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So what is thin-film solid-state refrigeration?

It is introduced that it is one kind of compressor-free refrigeration technology, which adopts innovative materials and novel technique to make thin-film solid-state refrigeration modules, cooling effect will be generated when the direct power applied.

Compared with compressor-based refrigeration, it has four major advantages:

No Vibration

To maintain its quality, wine requires particular storage conditions, as any vibrations will disorder its molecular structure. When in standard mode, with thin-film solid-state cooling, a set of high efficiency heat exchange system without moving parts is adopted to create a completely still wine storage environment.

Precise Temperature Control

Constant temperature and humidity are indispensable factors for the ideal wine storage. Temperature variations will affect the wine's taste and lifespan, and humidity variations may cause the wine to oxidize or change odor. Haier's thin-film solid state wine cellar adopts dual power control electronics to ensure temperature fluctuation less than 0.1K and constant humidity.

Low Noise

Contemporary cooling and refrigeration products use a compressor, with a typical noise level of 38-42 dB. The thin-film solid-state refrigeration technology removes the compressor, which means it creates no noise when in standard mode.

Sustainability

Haier's thin-film solid state wine cellar uses H(2)O/CO(2) as medium with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of just 1, as compared to >1700 for compressor-based systems. Furthermore, the heat exchange capacity is 8X higher than ordinary systems, reducing energy consumption to meet the California Energy Standard.

How will this disruptive refrigeration technology be applied?

The solid-state refrigeration technology will be firstly applied on a new wine cellar.

Although compressor-based wine coolers have good cooling ability and a large temperature range, the periodic noise of generally 38-42dB is not easy to be avoid; and the rotation of the compressor cause the wine cooler to vibrate constantly, thus disturbing the molecular structure of the wine, which will affect the taste of the wine; meanwhile, the periodic on and off of the work of the compressor will cause the temperature fluctuations of ± 2 K, and the temperature fluctuation will speed up the oxidation of the wine.

The solid-state wine cellar can avoid the above problems. To maintain its quality, wine requires precise storage conditions with optimal environment needs to preserve taste that can be affected by subtle vibrations or temperature changes. This advanced compressor-free cooling technology creates the ideal storage conditions for the wine. The application of the solid-state refrigeration technology will refresh the compressor-based refrigeration and demonstrate Haier's leadership in the new space.

Contact: James Liess, Haier America, jliess@haieramerica.com

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