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Convoy Technologies Helps Fleets Radically Reduce Liability and Improve Driver Safety with On-Demand Video and Live Video Streaming

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Convoy Technologies, the leading provider of cloud-based, live-time mobile video software and hardware, announced today the release of its powerful, highly-intuitive Videomatics(TM) dashboard. Complete with industry-first live video streaming, video playback, and video search capabilities, this Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) solution gives fleet owners and managers a simple, seamless way to immediately respond to critical events, reduce liability, drive-down insurance costs, and coach drivers anytime, anywhere.

Improving safety and reducing liability are critical as jury awards continue to climb. According to a March 2013 report released by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, U.S. juries awarded an average $3.6M for crashes involving large trucks.

"Now, fleets can take immediate action to protect their businesses," said Convoy Co-Founder and CEO, Blake Gasca. "Our highly-efficient video compression engine delivers live video to fleet owners and managers, no matter where they are; a capability that's unmatched in the industry. And, our new video search feature is an industry first."

"With Convoy, we have insight into driver behavior and it's significantly improving every day," said Douglas Howell, Vice President of Service and Maintenance at TruStar Energy. "And, if we're in an accident, we can identify the right corrective action."

This is Convoy's biggest release to-date. It puts rich, indisputable data right into the hands of decision-makers, while simultaneously offering fleets a customizable price point. And, the Videomatics web portal, launched just six months ago, now offers feature parity with the iOS app. In the end, this means administrators can move quickly to protect their businesses--no matter how they choose to access their data--with a range of easy-to-use features:

Playback Video
After a critical event, such as an accident, time is of the essence. With Videomatics, administrators can now instantly access video and event locations through the web portal, just as they can with their iOS app--allowing them to immediately begin an investigation for any vehicle.

Video clip request
Administrators can now perform video search requests through the portal. Files are then automatically delivered as custom video clips to the web portal and the administrator is notified via email alert, simplifying administrative tasks and saving time.

Vehicle locations with Convoy Search
Pinpointing vehicle locations is effortless with Convoy Search. Easily identify all vehicles in a defined location during any four-hour window, based upon location, date, and time search criteria. Simplifying things further, Videomatics automatically delivers the requested details to the administrator via email and stores them in the cloud.

New, data-rich fleet dashboard
This new, intuitive dashboard gives administrators immediate access to alert data and fleet trends, intelligently fed by the Convoy Technologies video review team and machine learning.

Dashboard features include:

    --  Historical fleet performance metrics--from last week to the last year
    --  Alert search by vehicle, date, and time, and alert action summaries
    --  Driver check-in capabilities
    --  Data analysis and reporting to support CEO, fleet manager, and IT
        department decision-making
New to the web portal and iOS app, alerts further simplify fleet management, allowing administrators to direct their attention to the most critical events, first:

    --  Yellow - Identifies smaller infractions
    --  Orange - Triggers coachable driver safety and productivity events
    --  Red - Triggers immediate action on critical events
Each alert clearly identifies the alert-type, video, timestamp, date, address, and vehicle speed for the event in question.

GPS notification center
Now available via the Videomatics app and web portal, administrators can receive real-time notifications each time a driver action triggers an alert. These notifications identify vehicle locations at the time of the alert, as well as throughout the day, including starts, stops, and a breadcrumb trail.

And, for large fleets, administrators now have the additional ability to import a vehicle information excel sheet (CSV) to bulk populate truck numbers, driver names, and other relevant information.

About Convoy Technologies
Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Convoy Technologies is a world-leading Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) company. We are dedicated to providing the transportation industry with innovative technologies that improve the lives of truck drivers, and the companies they serve. Convoy Technologies offers custom video solutions for any situation where real-time views give owners, managers, and drivers the perspective they need to achieve maximum safety and efficiency while also reducing liability. It's the software solution for a World on the Move.

Convoy Technologies, LLC

3300 Irvine Avenue, Suite 310

Newport Beach, CA 92660

+1-888-565-2583
http://www.convoytechnologies.com
sales@convoytechnologies.com

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Mentor Graphics Extends Offering to Support TSMC 7nm and 16FFC FinFET Process Technologies

Highlights: Mentor Graphics announces certification of the AFS Platform, AFS Mega and multiple Calibre® products, for TSMC 16FFC FinFET V1.0 and the latest DRM and SPICE version of 7nm FinFET process technologies and reference flows. In addition, Calibre products have been optimized and extended to support new design complexity at established processes.

WILSONVILLE, Ore., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced further enhancements and optimizations for various products within the Calibre® Platform, and Analog FastSPICE (AFS(TM)) Platform, as well as the completion of further certifications and reference flows for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC) 16FFC FinFET and 7nm FinFET processes. Moreover, the Calibre offering has been extended on additional established TSMC processes in support of the growing Internet of Things (IoT) design market requirements.

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The AFS Platform, including AFS Mega simulation, has been certified for the TSMC 16FFC FinFET and the TSMC 7nm FinFET process technologies through TSMC's SPICE Simulation Tool Certification Program. The AFS Platform supports TSMC design platforms for mobile, HPC, automotive, and IoT/wearables. Analog, mixed-signal, and RF design teams at leading semiconductor companies worldwide will benefit from using Analog FastSPICE to efficiently verify their chips designed in 16FFC and 7nm FinFET technologies.

Mentor's Calibre xACT(TM) extraction offering is now certified for the TSMC 16FFC FinFET and the TSMC 7nm FinFET process technologies. Calibre xACT extraction leverages its built-in deterministic fast field-solver engine to deliver needed accuracy around three-dimensional FinFET devices and local interconnect. Its scalable multiprocessing delivers sufficient punch for large leading-edge digital designs. In addition, both companies continue extraction collaboration in established process nodes, with additional corner variation test cases and tighter criteria to ensure tool readiness for IoT applications. 

The Calibre PERC(TM) reliability platform has also been enhanced to enable TSMC 7nm customers to run point-to-point resistance checks at full chip. This greater capacity allows customers to quickly analyze interconnect robustness at all levels (IP, block, and full chip) while verifying lower resistance paths on critical electrostatic discharge (ESD) circuitry, helping ensure long-term chip reliability. Likewise, Calibre Multi-Patterning functionality has been enhanced for 7nm, including new analysis, graph reduction and visualization capabilities which are essential to customers designing and debugging this completely new multi-patterning technique.

The Calibre YieldEnhancer ECOFill solution, initially developed for 20nm, has now been extended to all TSMC process nodes from 7nm to 65nm. Designers at all process nodes will now be able to minimize fill runtimes, manage fill hierarchy, and minimize shape removal when implementing changes to the initial design.

Mentor's Nitro-SoC P&R platform has also been enhanced to support advanced 7nm requirements, such as floorplan boundary cell insertion, stacking via routing, M1 routing and cut-metal methodology, tap cell insertion and swapping, and ECO flow methodology. Certification of the flow integration of these N7 features are on-going. For 16FFC, the needed tool features have been validated by TSMC, and Mentor is optimizing its correlation with sign-off analysis.

"Today's chip design teams are looking at different process nodes to implement their complete solution," said Joe Sawicki, vice president and general manager of Mentor Graphics Design-to-Silicon Division. "By working with TSMC, Mentor is able to provide mutual customers with a single solution that is not only certified, but also includes the latest tool capabilities, for whichever TSMC process node they choose."

"TSMC's long-standing collaboration with Mentor Graphics enables both companies to work together effectively to identify new challenges and develop innovative solutions across all process nodes," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "The Mentor Analog FastSPICE Platform, AFS Mega, and Calibre xACT tools have successfully met the accuracy and compatibility requirements for 16FFC and 7nm FinFET technologies. That certification, along with the Calibre Platform's provision of fast, accurate physical verification, and extraction solutions critical to 7nm, ensures mutual customers they have access to EDA tools that are optimized for the newest process technologies."

About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year of approximately $1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.

(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, and Calibre are registered trademarks, and AFS, PERC, xACT, xRC, and Nitro-SoC are trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)

For more information, please contact:
Suzanne Graham
Mentor Graphics
503.685.7789
suzanne_graham@mentor.com

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SOL REPUBLIC Introduces Relays Sport Wireless Headphones

Crowdsourced and engineered to address consumers' biggest complaints about sports headphones

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two years of research, development and feedback from their initial launch on Indiegogo, SOL REPUBLIC releases Relays Sport Wireless, a premium, wireless sports headphone, targeting active consumers.

Consumers often complain that wireless sports headphones have short battery life, complicated secure fit systems, ear hooks that hurt over time, and lack luster sound.  Committed to changing the world one listener at a time, SOL REPUBLIC set out to solve each of these issues with Relays Sport Wireless. The gear is designed to be comfortable to wear for hours while having a secure fit, up to eight hours of play time, full range high fidelity sound, quick charge technology, microphone, music controls, sweat and water resistance, and a special outdoor sound mode.

"Exercise and sports require much more from a headphone than listening at work does.  We found every headphone out there had one or more shortfalls and customer complaints along with it," said Kevin Lee, co-founder SOL REPUBLIC.  "We believe music is emotion and that if it sounds better, it feels better.  That's incredibly important for workouts.  A great sounding pair of headphones can deliver the emotional energy from your music to help you work out harder or let the time pass faster."

Physically active consumers often cite pain or discomfort in extended use of their headphones during workouts. The most important feature of Relays Sport Wireless is its award-winning FreeFlex(TM) secure fit, ultralight ear bud design that adapts to any ear size without the need for complicated parts or hooks which wrap around your sensitive ear.  The Relays Sport Wireless result is an ear bud that stays in, won't fall out and remains comfortable enough to use all day even when you're not working out.

While it may seem logical to simply add the battery and wireless electronics to the earbud itself like other makers, SOL REPUBLIC found that it made earbuds bulky, heavy, and not ideal for exercise where comfort and a secure fit is the priority.  Instead, SOL REPUBLIC engineers strategically placed all the electronic components in ergonomic, water resistant pods that fit naturally on the neck. 

"We moved the electronics out of your sweaty ear for better reliability, resulting in more room for a larger battery and better electronics that improved sound and bluetooth connectivity.  We even included a quick charge circuit so if you forgot to charge your headphone, you can recharge it on your way to the gym for ten minutes and get up to an hour of playtime," continued Kevin Lee.

Relays Sport Wireless features SOL REPUBLIC's signature deep bass and crisp sound that brings out all the emotion in your music.  For outdoor exercise where the bass from your music is harder to hear over outdoor noise or the pounding sound of impact sports like running, Relays Sport Wireless features an outdoor sound mode that increases the right amount of bass so everything sounds just right again.

Relays Sport Wireless are $79 and come in Black, Mint, and Yellow and are now available at Best Buy, InMotion, Amazon, and solrepublic.com.

About SOL REPUBLIC

SOL REPUBLIC is a global consumer electronics and music lifestyle brand dedicated to enhancing people's lives through style, sound, and technology.  Comprised of music fanatics, SOL REPUBLIC designs its products from the ground up to look, sound, and feel unlike anything else in the market.  For more information, visit SOLREPUBLIC.com

CONTACT:  Samantha Tannenbaum, stannenbaum@mww.com

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Web Site: http://solrepublic.com

Gryker Debuts its iPhone 7 Levitating Charger on Kickstarter

LAFAYETTE, Calif., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gryker, Inc., creator of wireless power transfer technology launches the Air Charge for iPhone 7 - the world's only levitating, wireless iPhone charger designed for the iPhone 7 on Kickstarter.

"Using magnetic waves, the Air Charge will recharge your iPhone 7 through the air while floating by magnetic levitation. The Air Charge also works with the iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus and the 6s Plus," says Gryker founder and CEO Sheffield Nolan.

Completely silent charging
The Air Charge is completely silent so you can set it on your nightstand while you sleep.

Use your own case or no case at all
The minimalist design of the Air Charge allows it to work with any iPhone case because the charger is only making contact with the Lightning Connector.

Design inspired by simplicity
The charging puck was designed to almost disappear behind the iPhone while it is floating above the minimalistic base.

Available Colors
Arctic White or Stiletto Black

Availability and Pricing 
The Air Charge for iPhone 7 is only available through its Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gryker/air-charge-levitating-charger-for-iphone-7-and-7-p

About Gryker 
Gryker, Inc. is a leading innovator in wireless power.

For more information, visit Gryker.com

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CONTACT: Sheffield Nolan, sheffield@gryker.com

Web Site: http://Gryker.com

Sena Unveils Revolutionary Smart Cycling Helmet At Interbike 2016

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sena Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsport and outdoor activities market, debuted today for the first time in North America, the world's first Bluetooth and QHD Action camera integrated cycling helmet, exclusively to media, dealers and trade members at the 2016 Interbike Trade Show in Las Vegas.

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The Sena Smart Helmet for Cycling packs in today's top of the line technology with the seamless functionality needed for your ride, all in a sleek and extremely lightweight design, equipped with a fully integrated Bluetooth communication system and QHD action camera. Talk to three riding companions, listen to music, monitor speed, cadence, and heart rate, while recording video all the way to the finish line.

The WiFi equipped helmet allows riders to capture and share videos from their adventures. The Smart Audio Mix feature gives the user the ability to record music from their smart phone, audio from the helmet's microphone, as well as any audio from the intercom overlaid directly onto the video. Record up to 2 hours of QHD quality (1440p/30fps) video or FHD (1080p/60fps) video. The Sena Camera App will allow the user to preview video recordings and playback previously recorded videos through WiFi.

"Interbike is a trade show where cycling enthusiasts come together from across the world with one common interest, cycling," says Sena CEO, Tae Kim "It is the perfect place to introduce a revolutionary cycling innovation created with the cyclist in mind to enhance every ride from start to finish." Cyclists will be able to enjoy their ride like never before with Sena's revolutionary helmet.

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About Sena Technologies Inc.
Sena Technologies, Inc. is the global leader in Bluetooth Innovation for the motorsports, action sports and outdoor sports lifestyles - enabling real-time communication and optimal performance in the thick of the action. Since its first and flagship product, the SMH10 Bluetooth intercom/headset for motorcycle helmets, the most cutting-edge technological designs have allowed outdoor sporting enthusiasts to change the way they communicate while charging tracks and crossing finish lines worldwide. Sena offers its products worldwide through its global network of distributors, retailers and OEM partners. 

For information on Sena Technologies Inc. and its products, please visit
http://www.Sena.com or contact (951) 719-1040 or marketing@sena.com.

Facebook: facebook.com/senabluetooth
Twitter: @senabluetooth
Instagram: @senabluetooth
#RideConnected

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SoftKinetic Introduces Smallest 3D DepthSense Camera Available For Mobile Platforms

Latest Camera Offers Sophisticated Capabilities for Next-Generation Mobile Applications Including Augmented and Virtual Reality

BRUSSELS, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftKinetic® (http://www.softkinetic.com), the world's leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, today announced the launch of the DepthSense® 541, the world's smallest 3D depth sensing time-of-flight (ToF) camera created especially for mobile platforms. The DS541 offers the highest level of efficiency available on the market, perfect for small form factors such as smartphones and wearables.

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The global 3D camera market is expected to reach $10.8 billion USD by 2021, led by significant embedded adoption in the mobile space, particularly around media and entertainment applications (Allied Market Research 2016). SoftKinetic's DS541 is the world's thinnest high resolution ToF camera form factor that offers the fastest multi-point auto focus performance available in extreme low light conditions, even on objects without contrast. It is optimized for next-generation mobile computing imaging, enabling DSLR quality depth-of-field and background replacement, as well as AR/VR natural hand interaction and disruptive applications, such as location based games, indoor navigation and 3D scanning.

"Mobile technology innovation, combined with increased consumer expectations, has created a heightened demand for 3D vision innovation in handheld devices and wearables," said Eric Krzeslo, CMO and co-founder of SoftKinetic. "The rise of location-based augmented reality games requires 3D technology at a smaller footprint, with increased sophistication and capability. SoftKinetic has led innovation in ToF technology and we're excited to continue offer the best 3D depth sensing hardware and software solutions for a wide variety of platforms."

SoftKinetic's DS541 is based on the latest DepthSense ToF architecture and features:

    --  10µ pixel, ¼ inch sensor with micro lenses for highest depth
        resolution
    --  HDR sensor for both outdoor operation and extra close depth capture
    --  MIPI interface for lowest latency
    --  Innovative lens design for smallest form factor and highest efficiency
The DS541 is currently available for sample, with mass production planned in Q3 2017. A select few will have the opportunity to experience the DS541's premium performance, simplified integration and fundamental time of flight technology during the two-day DepthSense Workshop, taking place in San Jose, CA on September 26-27, 2016.

About SoftKinetic
SoftKinetic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, is a leader in 3D vision and gesture recognition technologies. The company's DepthSense® 3D CMOS time-of-flight sensors and cameras, together with its advanced middleware, provide cutting-edge 3D vision capabilities for a wide variety of industries including gaming, AR/VR, PC, mobile and automotive.

Founded in 2007, SoftKinetic is a privately held company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium with offices in San Jose, CA. For more information, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or visit http://www.softkinetic.com.

Press contact:

Natalee Gibson

Incendio International

Tel:  +1.720.648.5784

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Pervasive Displays Collaborates With Energia IDE to Add Ultra-Low Power E-Paper Driver Support to TI LaunchPad(TM) Development Kits

TAINAN CITY, Taiwan, September 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Pervasive Displays (PDi), a world leader in e-paper displays today announced the
results of its collaboration with community-driven and open source electronics prototyping
platform provider Energia [http://energia.nu ]. The Energia integrated development
environment (IDE) provides similar support for the Texas Instruments (TI) family of
LaunchPad [http://www.ti.com/ww/en/launchpad/launchpad.html ](TM) development platforms as
the Arduino and Wiring IDE.

    Designed to bring the same Arduino-style application development simplicity to the
LaunchPad ecosystem, the Energia IDE provides support across the range of MSP430(TM)
microcontroller(MCU)-, MSP432(TM) MCU, SimpleLink(TM) Wi-Fi(R) CC3200 wireless MCU- and
TM4C microcontroller boards.

    Within Energia IDE's Library Manager all the necessary driver libraries for the range
of Pervasive Displays 1.44 to 4.2 inch e-paper displays are built in. In addition, support
for future three-color displays is accommodated. Full support is also provisioned for the
recently announced EPD Extension Kit Gen (EXT2)
[http://www.pervasivedisplays.com/kits/ext2_kit ] extension board that is constructed in a
TI LaunchPad kit and BoosterPack(TM) plug-in module-compliant format.

    By incorporating native IDE driver support, both Pervasive Displays and Energia are
easing the development of designs that use e-paper displays. E-paper displays are ideal
where power budget restrictions mean that driving an LCD display is not possible. E-paper
only requires energy to change the information displayed. Once changed, the power source
can be removed and the information last displayed remains. This approach yields
exceptionally long battery life; a single coin cell will power some applications for many
years.

    Adrian Fernandez, microcontroller customer experience manager at TI commented,
"Integrating ease of access to e-paper displays by providing full library support through
our LaunchPad kit ecosystem and the Energia IDE gives developers every opportunity to
trial their capabilities and incorporate them into their next design. Energia support for
the e-paper BoosterPack module will enable the maker community in their various
endeavours."

    Robert Wessels, Founder of Energia, said "The LaunchPad kit is an ideal development
environment ecosystem from which to prototype a wide range of applications and these
advancements will enable rapid future prototyping. The addition of native Energia IDE
support for Pervasive Displays' range of e-paper displays further broadens the possible
range of applications and expands into a number of sectors where extremely low power
consumption and/or energy harvesting techniques are essential. The fact that the display
continues to show an image after the power has been disconnected facilitates display-based
developments not previously possible and we are getting very positive reviews
[http://embeddedcomputing.weebly.com/pervasive-display-e-paper-epd-extension-kit-gen-2.html ]
on the second generation of the Pervasive Displays e-paper extension kit with support
for new screens and new LaunchPad kits."

    More information: http://www.pervasivedisplays.com.

       
         
        Pervasive Displays contact: 
        Charming Su 
        Email: media@pervasivedisplays.com 
        Phone: +886-6279-5399

         
        PR agency contact: 
        Publitek 
        [http://www.publitek.com ]Rachel Sandeman, 
        Email: Rachel.Sandeman@publitek.com 
        +44(0)1225-470000 

     

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Scientific Games Brings the Aloha Spirit with the Debut of HAWAIIAN ISLAND CREATIONS(TM) Hold 'em Poker at the 2016 Global Gaming Expo September 27-29 in Las Vegas

Island-Themed Table Game Introduces Innovative Variation of Hold 'em Play, Featuring Pineapple Hold 'em and a Big Kahuna Bonus

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced that HAWAIIAN ISLAND CREATIONS ("HIC(TM)") Hold 'em Poker, the result of a revolutionary partnership between Scientific Games and HIC, will be unveiled in the Company's booth No. 1126 at the Global Gaming Expo ("G2E"), September 27-29 at the Sands Expo® in Las Vegas. 

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Founded in 1971, HIC started as a small surf shop in Kailua on Oahu's Windward side, specializing in custom surfboards, bikes, skateboards, apparel and accessories. Through a commitment to quality, service and the aloha spirit, HIC has built a reputation as an icon of Hawaiian surfing and lifestyle recognized throughout the world. The retail chain has grown to include 12 stores across three Hawaiian islands and two stores in Japan, providing authentic Hawaiian surf gear to locals and visitors.

HIC President and Chief Executive Officer Craig Hara said, "We are excited to see the HIC brand on an engaging new table game created by Scientific Games, the world leader in table products. The HIC brand recognition and loyalty resonates with a wide consumer demographic, harnessing abundant potential to become a compelling trademarking partner in the gaming industry. HIC is a lifestyle that the public is drawn to - whether you have grown up in the islands, visited the islands or want to go there one day, everyone has this fascination about the brand and the Hawaiian islands. Our brand promise is focused on entertainment and fun, much like table-game play, and we think there are strong synergies to make this a very successful table game."

Scientific Games' Shuffle Master® HIC Hold 'em Poker is a new variation of the popular Pineapple Hold 'em poker in which players get three cards to form their best two-card starting hand.

HIC Hold 'em Poker is the first version of hold 'em to incorporate the Shuffle Masteri-Deal Plus(TM) shuffler into the game by randomly selecting the bet multiplier; in turn creating more excitement at the table and additional ways for players to win big.

Scientific Games Group Chief Executive, Gaming Derik Mooberry said, "In testing the product through internal focus groups, we have already seen tremendous results regarding the popularity and success likelihood of this new proprietary table game - in fact, the game garnered one of the highest scores we've seen. We anticipate that the island vibe and thrilling bonus opportunities will keep players coming back for more."

The Company's G2E 2016 booth No. 1126 will showcase more than 200 slot games and 100 unique game themes, an array of new proprietary table games, as well as a host of new products and solutions from Scientific Games' three business divisions: SG Gaming, SG Lottery and SG Interactive.

© 2016 Scientific Games Corporation. All Rights Reserved. All ® notices signify marks registered in the United States.

Hawaiian Island Creations and HIC are registered trademarks. All © and TMs are licensed and used with permission of Coral Head, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Scientific Games
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ:SGMS) is a leading developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming, lottery and interactive markets. The Company's portfolio includes gaming machines, game content and systems; table games products and shufflers; instant and draw-based lottery games; server-based lottery and gaming systems; sports betting technology; loyalty and rewards programs; and interactive content and services. For more information, please visit ScientificGames.com.

COMPANY CONTACTS:
Investor Relations:
Scientific Games: Bill Pfund +1 702-532-7663
Vice President, Investor Relations
bill.pfund@scientificgames.com

Media Relations:
Scientific Games: Mollie Cole +1 773-961-1194
Director, Corporate Communications
mollie.cole@scientificgames.com

Forward-Looking Statements
In this press release, Scientific Games makes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and can often be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "should," "could," "potential," "opportunity," "goal," or similar terminology. These statements are based upon management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of timing, future results or performance. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: competition; U.S. and international economic and industry conditions, including declines in or slow growth of gross gaming revenues or lottery retail sales, reductions in or constraints on capital spending by gaming or lottery operators and bankruptcies of, or credit risk relating to, customers; limited growth from new gaming jurisdictions, declines in the replacement cycle of existing gaming machines and slow addition of casinos in existing jurisdictions; ownership changes and consolidation in the gaming industry, including by casino operators; opposition to legalized gaming or the expansion thereof; inability to adapt to, and offer products that keep pace with, evolving technology; inability to develop successful gaming concepts and content; laws and government regulations, including those relating to gaming licenses and environmental laws; inability to identify and capitalize on trends and changes in the gaming, lottery and interactive industries; dependence upon key providers in our social gaming business; inability to retain or renew, or unfavorable revisions of, existing contracts, and the inability to enter into new contracts; level of our indebtedness, higher interest rates, availability or adequacy of cash flows and liquidity to satisfy indebtedness, other obligations or future cash needs; inability to reduce or refinance our indebtedness; restrictions and covenants in our debt agreements, including those that could result in acceleration of the maturity of our indebtedness; protection of our intellectual property, inability to license third party intellectual property, and the intellectual property rights of others; security and integrity of our software and systems and reliance on or failures in our information technology systems; natural events that disrupt our operations or those of our customers, suppliers or regulators; inability to benefit from, and risks associated with, strategic equity investments and relationships, including (i) the inability of our joint venture to realize the anticipated benefits under its private management agreement with the Illinois lottery or from the disentanglement services performed in connection with the termination thereof, (ii) the inability of our joint venture to meet the net income targets or other requirements under its agreement to provide marketing and sales services to the New Jersey Lottery or otherwise to realize the anticipated benefits under such agreement and (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits related to the award to our consortium of an instant lottery game concession in Greece; failure to achieve the intended benefits of the Bally acquisition or the WMS acquisition, other recent acquisitions, or future acquisitions, including due to the inability to successfully integrate such acquisitions or realize synergies in the anticipated amounts or within the contemplated time frames or cost expectations, or at all; disruption of our current plans and operations in connection with our recent acquisitions (including in connection with the integration of Bally and WMS), including departure of key personnel or inability to recruit additional qualified personnel or maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other third parties; costs, charges and expenses relating to the Bally acquisition and the WMS acquisition; incurrence of employee termination or restructuring costs, and impairment or asset write-down charges; changes in estimates or judgments related to our impairment analysis of goodwill or other intangible assets; implementation of complex revenue recognition standards; fluctuations in our results due to seasonality and other factors; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; risks relating to foreign operations, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and restrictions on the payment of dividends from earnings, restrictions on the import of products and financial instability, including the potential impact to our instant lottery game concession or VLT lease arrangements resulting from the recent economic and political conditions in Greece; dependence on our key employees; litigation and other liabilities relating to our business, including litigation and liabilities relating to our contracts and licenses, our products and systems, our employees (including labor disputes), intellectual property and our strategic relationships; influence of certain stockholders; and stock price volatility.

Additional information regarding risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements is included from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including the Company's current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 29, 2016 (including under the headings "Forward Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors"). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except for Scientific Games' ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, Scientific Games undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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castLabs Equips Avion Media With Video Playback and DRM Technology

BERLIN, September 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    castLabs [http://castlabs.com ], a digital video technology and services company,
today announced it has collaborated with Avion Media, an over-the-top (OTT) streaming
platform provider. castLabs supplies its video player and digital rights management (DRM)
licensing technology to enable protected content streaming for Avion Media and its
European customers.

    Based in Croatia, Avion Media provides hosted, subscription-based end-to-end OTT
solutions. Its AVIION TV Suite [http://www.aviion.tv ] enables companies to manage and
monetize digital video assets across internet-enabled devices including smartphones,
tablets, TVs, set-top-boxes, game consoles, PCs, and Macs. Digital video providers of any
size have the opportunity to use a scalable, full-service delivery platform that can be
accessed from the cloud or as a standalone solution. A selection of features include
hosted content streaming, DRM support, advertising, and analytics.

    To facilitate the playback of protected live and on-demand content, castLabs has
provided its DASH Everywhere [http://castlabs.com/products/dash-everywhere ] cross-browser
player, Video Player SDKs [http://castlabs.com/products/video-player-sdk ] for Android/iOS,
and cloud-based DRM licensing service, DRMtoday [http://www.drmtoday.com ]. These
technologies enable Avion Media to offer DRM-secured MPEG-DASH video playback to its wide
range of customers.

    "Partnering with AVIION means its business clients have DRM-enabled playback options
which help them secure and monetize video assets across a broad array of end-user
applications and devices. We are happy to be helping AVIION extend its reach to the
largest audience possible with valuable premium content," said Michael Stattmann, Managing
Director of castLabs.

    "We in AVIION are happy to be in partnership with castLabs and its compelling
solutions. As all of us in the OTT industry know, DRM handling is challenging and finding
a solution that surpasses different DRM obstacles makes our job easier," said Robert Sipek,
CEO of Avion Media.

    About castLabs
castLabs [http://castlabs.com ] pioneers software and cloud services for digital video
markets worldwide. The company provides solutions to easily enable the secured
distribution of movie, TV, and audio assets for high-quality video experiences. Their
range of applications and services are designed to help businesses deliver DRM-protected
premium content over a large selection of consumer devices and platforms. castLabs is
based in Los Angeles, California, and Berlin, Germany. To learn more about castLabs
products and services, please visit castlabs.com [http://castlabs.com ].

    About Avion Media 

    Having entered the booming content distribution market in 2009, Avion Media is now one
of the leading providers of end-to-end OTT solutions, thanks to its main product AVIION TV
Suite. It has many influential customers from the telecommunication sector, and is among
the most flexible and complete on the market. Apart from its main product, Avion Media
offers many auxiliary components such as scheduling, playout, storage and networking
systems, and provides consulting and expert analysis.

       
         
        MediaContact

         
        Bryce Pedersen

         
        +49 1749250108

         
        http://castlabs.com

         

     

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LUCIBEL Introduces the World's First Industrialized LiFi Luminaire That Enables Internet Access Through Light

PARIS, September 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    As result of its co-development partnership with the Scottish company PureLiFi,
Lucibel presents the world's first industrialized LiFi solution on the market 

    LiFi (Light Fidelity) is a communication technology through modulated LED light that
enables data exchange between a specific LED lighting fixture and a computer, making
Internet access possible. The performances of this bidirectional broadband connection have
been multiplied by 4 since the installation in June 2015 by Lucibel of a prototype. The
reception of data transmitted by the lighting fixture is done via a LiFi USB key whose
size has been divided by 5.

    The communication technology through light has existed for several years but only in
low speed unidirectional version (VLC, Visible Light Communication) which enables the
deployment of indoor geolocation applications, in particular in shop and museum sectors.

    By positioning itself as an alternative to Wifi, this smart and connected light is
taking on a new dimension thanks to Lucibel. 

    According to the American research institute Gartner, The Internet of Things ((" IOT ")
will come to more than 50 billion by 2020 to 2022 compared to 5 billion today, which will
lead to an exponential growth in the volume of data exchanged. The LiFi technology
positions itself as one of the broadband connection technology that will enable the
development of IOT.

    The LiFi lumianire and USB key, resulting from the partnership between Lucibel and
PureLifi, are exclusively manufactured by Lucibel in France at its industrial site in
Barentin (Normandy), whether marketed by Lucibel or PureLiFi. 

    Edouard Lebrun, Chief Innovation Officer at Lucibel says: " The production of this
LiFi solution in France forms part of Lucibel new industrial strategy implemented for over
2 years. Indeed, thanks to the relocation of its manufacturing facility in France, Lucibel
has been able to co-develop, industrialize and market its LiFi solution in less than 15
months, which gives it the only solution of the market easily integrable in a building.

    As a first step, the Lucibel LiFi solution aimed essentially at professionals to offer
them Internet access mobility where wifi is not available or badly deployed.

    Thanks to its decisive advantages (impossibility to remotely hack a LiFi network,
absence of radio waves potentially harmful to human health...) priority deployment targets
are places where:

       
        - The data security is a major issue (banks, defense, R&D centers, executive offices,
          private security...).
        - Electromagnetic waves (wifi) are not permitted (hospitals, nursery, schools,
          industry...)
        - The density of users is very high (co-working space, airport, hotel, meeting room,
          convention space...)

       Â " LiFi by LUCIBEL ": a structured sales strategy currently being deployed 

    For more than two years, Lucibel has been structured its marketing strategy through:

       
        - The recruitment of a dedicated team specialized in networks and IT,
        - The implementation of strategic partnerships with major players in the real estate or
          IT sectors
        - The qualification of its LiFi solution by large general or specialized IT integrators.

    The results are promising with big names already seduced by this innovative solution:

       
        - Nexity, first integrated player on the real estate market in France (housing,
          offices, managed residences, hotels, shops...), is the first end user of the
          industrialized LiFi luminaire. A collaboration and an operational partnership that
          Loïc Daniel, Deputy CEO of Nexity Business Property, welcomes: " The innovation
          strategy of Nexity is illustrated by a will to meet the needs of occupants for
          connected living and work spaces, flexible and oriented to their well-being. We
          congratulate ourselves on this approach of co-innovation with a company as Lucibel,
          who will be a supplier of new solutions for the real estate of tomorrow. "

       
        - Microsoft is also implementing the LiFi solution at its innovation center in
          Issy-les-Moulineaux in order to share with its clients the opportunities offered by
          the technology.

       
        - SLMS (Schneider Lucibel Managed Services, Joint-Venture between Schneider Electric
          and Lucibel) also markets the solution through its "LiFi as a Service by SLMS" offer.

    Other partnerships are currently under negotiation and should be announced before end
of 2016.

    Frédéric Granotier, President and Founder of Lucibel, is confident: " This major
breakthrough enables Lucibel Group to become the link between the world of lighting and
the one of IT. With the integration of the LiFi technology in smartphones and tablets,
expected within 2-3 years, the private individual market segment will also be opened to
us...".

    LIFI : HOW IT WORKS ? 

    In practice, a RJ45 wire is connected to the lighting fixture which then becomes a
head end, and a LiFi key is connected to the computer USB port.

    Technical performances:  

    The "LiFi by Lucibel" solution enables the deployment of a complete wireless network
through a bidirectional transmission of 42 Mbps. The "LiFi by Lucibel" system offers a
mobile connection within a network while simultaneously supporting multiple access and
"handover".

    Each LiFi lumianire can serve several LiFi stations simultaneously. The "handover"
function allows users to automatically have a stable connection from a lighting fixture to
another.

    In addition to traditional power supply, the "LiFi by Lucibel" luminaire is optionally
compatible POE / POE+ and High Power POE in order to minimize the necessary wiring for the
deployment of a LiFi network infrastructure. 

    About Lucibel 

    Lucibel is a French innovative company that designs in France and markets in over 30
countries new-generation lighting products and solutions based on LED technology. For more
information, please visit company's website at http://www.lucibel.com

       Lucibel is listed on Alternext Paris / Ticker: ALUCI / ISIN Code: FR0011884378 

        Lucibel is eligible for PEA, PEA PME and FCPI     

       
         
        Press contact: 
        The Desk for Lucibel 
        Stéphanie Kanoui - +33-6-11-66-00-50 
        s.kanoui@thedesk.fr 

        Lucibel contact / communication: 
        Perrine Simon - Operational marketing and Communication Manager 
        perrine.simon@lucibel.com 
         +33(0)1-80-04-12-25 - +33(0)6-13-40-63-48   

        Lucibel Contact / LiFi : 
        Edouard Lebrun - Chief Innovation Officer 
        edouard.lebrun@lucibel.com 
        +33(0)6-27-25-08-71   

        Lucibel contact / Investors: 
        Séverine JACQUET DUNAND - Financial Director 
        severine.jacquet@lucibel.com 
         +33(0)1-80-03-16-70 

     

Lucibel

MakerBot Launches New 3D Printing Solutions for Professionals and Educators

Address the Wider Needs of Professionals and Educators through new MakerBot Replicator+, MakerBot Replicator Mini+, MakerBot Print, Slate Gray Tough PLA Filament Bundle, Thingiverse Education, and More

HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratasys Asia Pacific, subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the new MakerBot 3D printing solutions that address the wider needs of professionals and educators. New products and solutions, including the MakerBot Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+, MakerBot Print and Mobile applications, Gray Tough PLA Filament Bundle, and Thingiverse Education for educators, allow professionals to easily integrate MakerBot into their workflow and help educators introduce their students to 3D printing. To see MakerBot's new solutions for professionals and educators in action, please visit makerbot.com.

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"We have gone through a cultural shift here at MakerBot over the past year, where listening and understanding the needs of our customers are cornerstones of our company. As a result, we've gained an in-depth understanding of the wider needs of professionals and educators that has informed our product development process," said Jonathan Jaglom, CEO of MakerBot. "Our new solutions for professionals and educators are based on feedback addressing how we could accelerate and streamline the iterative design process and make teaching with a desktop 3D printer easier and more effective."

MakerBot Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ Bring Larger Build Volumes with Faster Print Speed to Users

The new MakerBot Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ have been re-engineered and tested to provide better performance -- that means faster, easier, and more reliable 3D printing experience for users. Both printers feature an improved gantry and Z-stage through stiffer materials and sturdier construction for consistent and predictable printing. Working closely with Stratasys, MakerBot's new 3D printers went through extensive testing of 380,000+ hours([1])across multiple facilities to ensure reliable, high quality performance.

The new MakerBot Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ Desktop 3D Printers feature:

    --  Larger build volumes
    --  Higher print speed([2])
    --  Swappable MakerBot Smart Extruder+
The industrial design team at Canary, a leader in security technology, has been using MakerBot 3D Printers and recently testing MakerBot's new solutions for professionals. "Using a MakerBot Desktop 3D Printer helped us accelerate the development of the new Canary Flex by allowing us to quickly go through multiple iterations," said James Krause, Director of Industrial Design at Canary. "We were enthusiastic to test the new MakerBot Replicator+ and right away we noticed the faster workflow, as well as huge improvements to print quality and speed."

MakerBot Print and MakerBot Mobile Enhance Printing Preparation Process

The updated version of MakerBot Mobile includes a Guided Setup feature that walks the user through the entire 3D printer setup process step by step.

The new MakerBot Print software helps streamline the 3D printing preparation process for users through multiple new features.

    1. Native CAD Support(([3])) allows users to easily import common CAD
       files(([4])) and assemblies
    2. Dynamic Print Settings(([5])) enable users to auto arrange multiple trays
       and change print settings (resolution or layer thickness) for each
       individual model on the build plate, saving time by printing models with
       varying print settings simultaneously.
    3. Print Preview option allows users to review the Smart Extruder+'s path
       and make adjustments before printing a model.
MakerBot Print and an updated version of MakerBot Mobile are available now.

Slate Gray Tough PLA Filament Helps Professional Users Create Durable, High-impact Strength Prototypes and Fixtures

MakerBot Tough PLA combines the toughness of ABS and the flexural strength of PLA, making the material especially suitable for functional prototypes and prototyping jigs and fixtures with threaded and snap fits. MakerBot Tough PLA has been tested and optimized to print reliably and easily with the Tough PLA Smart Extruder+. The new bundle consists of three spools of MakerBot Tough PLA Filament in slate gray and the MakerBot Tough PLA Smart Extruder+.

"The new MakerBot Tough PLA is a workhorse for functional printing. We mainly use it for prototyping parts and jigs for product cycle testing," said Mack Mor, Senior Product Engineer at OXO, who's been testing MakerBot Tough PLA over the past months." The flexibility is key for parts that don't break, even with thin features that would normally be troublesome. The interlayer adhesion is strong, but the raft is still super easy to remove. The material also slides well so it is good for snap fits."

The Slate Gray Tough PLA Filament Bundle is available now.

Thingiverse Education is a new platform that allows educators to learn 3D printing best practices and exchange knowledge from over 100 lesson plans created by other educators and vetted by MakerBot's education and curriculum experts. Educators can filter lesson plans by subject, grade, or standard, and, in the spirit of Thingiverse, remix them to match specific learning goals.

To learn more about MakerBot's solutions for professionals and educators, please visit makerbot.com.

About MakerBot

MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), is a global leader in the 3D printing industry. MakerBot's mission is to advance tomorrow's innovators and institutions by empowering the professionals, educators, and students of today. Rather than solely focus on hardware, MakerBot offers connected solutions that address the wider needs of professionals and educators. MakerBot's solutions provide a faster more effective way for engineers and designers to test ideas and help educators to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. Founded in 2009 in Brooklyn, NY, MakerBot strives to redefine the standards for reliability and ease-of-use. Through this dedication, MakerBot has one of the largest installed bases in the industry and also runs Thingiverse, the largest 3D printing community in the world. To learn more about MakerBot, visit makerbot.com.

About Stratasys

For more than 25 years, Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ:SSYS) has been a defining force and dominant player in 3D printing and additive manufacturing -- shaping the way things are made. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel, the company empowers customers across a broad range of vertical markets by enabling new paradigms for design and manufacturing. The company's solutions provide customers with unmatched design freedom and manufacturing flexibility -- reducing time-to-market and lowering development costs, while improving designs and communications. Stratasys subsidiaries include MakerBot and Solidscape, and the Stratasys ecosystem includes 3D printers for prototyping and production; a wide range of 3D printing materials; parts on-demand via Stratasys Direct Manufacturing; strategic consulting and professional services; and the Thingiverse and GrabCAD communities with over 2 million 3D printable files for free designs. With more than 2,700 employees and 800 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents, Stratasys has received more than 30 technology and leadership awards. Visit us online at: http://www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com/, and follow us on LinkedIn.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release relating to Stratasys' beliefs regarding the benefits customers will experience from MakerBot Print, MakerBot Mobile, MakerBot Replicator+, MakerBot Replicator Mini+, Slate Gray Tough PLA Filament Bundle, and Thingiverse Education (New Products) are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations and beliefs. These forward-looking statements are based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to rapid and even abrupt change. Due to risks and uncertainties associated with Stratasys' business, actual results could differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that consumers will not realize or otherwise achieve benefits from the new aforementioned Products; the risk that technical or other difficulties will preclude the potential benefits described in this release; and other risk factors set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in Stratasys' most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 21, 2016. Stratasys is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.

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Notes:

1   This number includes testing of the MakerBot Replicator+, MakerBot Replicator Mini+, Smart

     Extruder+, and other subsystems.

2   This number is based on internal testing of a variety of prints by MakerBot. Print speed improvements

      vary depending on the geometry of the printed model.

3   Windows only. Importing STL assemblies possible for Mac users

4   The following file formats are supported: MakerBot (.makerbot), STL (.stl), SolidWorks (.sldprt,

     .sldasm), InventorOBJ (.ipt, .iam), IGES (.iges, .igs), STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp), CATIA (.CATPart,

     .CATProduct), Wavefront Object (.obj), Unigraphics/NX (.prt), Solid Edge (.par, .asm), ProE/Creo

      (.prt, .prt., .asm, .asm.), VRML (.wrl), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)

5   The Dynamic Print Settings feature is expected to become available in the coming months.

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Wearable Pepper Spray, Waterproof Drones Among Inventions to be Featured Wednesday on Capitol Hill

Media members are invited to a Wednesday Capitol Hill expo and briefing, "Inventing Our Way to National Wealth." The event will provide an opportunity to speak with representatives from the government and inventor community. They will discuss their experiences developing and commercializing inventions, as well as the impact an effective patent system has on the U.S. economy.

Following the briefing, a number of technologies will be showcased. They include smartphone-aided footwear that adapts to a wearer's feet to prevent injury; self-healing electroplated aluminum that protect against surface corrosion; a breast cancer surgery recovery shirt; wearable pepper spray; a waterproof drone; a gesture-driven computer interface (like the Minority Report); and more.

Senate Inventions Caucus co-chairs Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) & Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) are scheduled to attend. They will be joined by Congressional Inventions Caucus co-chairs Reps. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) and Bill Foster (D-Ill.).

WHEN: Wednesday 21 September, 4 p.m. briefing
5:30-6:30 p.m. open house & standing exhibits

WHERE: 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building

SPEAKERS: Sen. Steve Daines & Sen. Mazie Hirono
Rep. Paul Gosar & Rep. Bill Foster

PANELISTS: Rob Berry, Project Manager, Principal Investigator for NASA's Fluid Harmonic Absorber and Disruptive Mass Technologies

Dr. Deepak Hegde, Associate Professor of Management and Organizations, New York University Stern School of Business; Visiting Scholar, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

MODERATOR: Charles Sauer, Founder & President, The Market Institute LLC; U.S. Inventor

HOST: Congressional Inventions Caucus Advisory Committee

CONTACT: Bernadette Concepcion, IEEE-USA
b.concepcion@ieee.org; 202-530-8365

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- Sept. 20, 2016/

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G-SHOCK Unveils New Urban Sports-Inspired Watch

New Timepiece Will Be Available In Three Colorways and Sold Exclusively Online

DOVER, N.J., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio G-SHOCK announces the debut of the GA500, a brand new model featuring a unique round case shape that will be sold exclusively online starting this October. Inspired by urban sports, the design of the new watch is modeled after a bike wheel. It features a bold, round face with multi-dimensional hands and is made with a new resin molding technology that reflects a road bike dial-and-wheel motif.

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The GA500 watches are the first Casio digital-analog models equipped with large front buttons at six o'clock, which activates the stopwatch with one touch. The watch also boasts a retrograde second hand with a dual coil motor, a digital minute LCD display, and slanted buttons for minimal interference. The GA500 comes in three colorways including all black (GA500-1A), white with black accents (GA500-7A), and black with red accents (GA500-1A4). 

In addition, the GA500 is equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology, including 200M Water Resistance and Shock Resistance. The series also features a LED Light to increase visibility, as well as World Time with 31 time zones that includes 48 cities + UTC, 4 Daily Alarms, 1/10(th) second stopwatch with a target time alert, 1/10(th) second countdown timer, and a hand retract function, all in a 48.9mm case.

The GA500-1A, GA500-1A4 and GA500-7A will retail for $140 USD beginning in October 2016, and will be available for purchase online at Macy's, shopcasio.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho Store.

About G-SHOCK
Casio's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." http://www.gshock.com

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.

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OmniVision Debuts Industry's First 1.7-Megapixel Automotive Image Sensors with 2:1 Aspect Ratio and 120 dB Dynamic Range

OV10650 with RGB and OV10652 with RCCC Color Filter to Enable Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV10650, a new wide-format image sensor that captures high quality color images and video in a 2:1 aspect ratio. Built on OmniVision's 4.2-micron OmniBSI(TM) split pixel technology, the OV10650 delivers 1820 x 940 resolution at up to 60 frames per second and 120dB of dynamic range with best-in-class low-light performance. The sensor is compatible with OmniVision's powerful new image signal processing (ISP) companion chips (OV491 and OV495) for display-based automotive applications.

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"Offering a wide field of view and high dynamic range, we view the OV10650 as ideally suited for next-generation rear video mirrors utilizing wide high-resolution displays," said Thilo Rausch, senior automotive product manager at OmniVision. "As a result, the driver can make better, more informed decisions, especially in challenging driving conditions due to increased situational and spatial awareness around the vehicle."

OmniVision is also launching the OV10652, which delivers the same high performance and specifications as the OV10650, but utilizes an RCCC color filter pattern for automotive camera integrators designing front-view advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Both OV10650 and OV10652 are specified to meet the standards required by the 2018 New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Systems based on these sensors can enable features such as pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, head lamp control, forward collision warning, and traffic sign detection.

The OV10650 and OV10652 each come in AEC-Q100 Grade 2-qualified, compact 9.5 x 6.8 mm chip scale packages. They also contain an advanced set of features to enable ISO26262 ASIL B-rated camera systems. Both sensors are currently available for sampling and are expected to enter volume production in the third quarter of 2017.

About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. OmniBSI(TM) is a trademark of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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

Strayboots Releases New Built-in Tools and Features for Corporate Team Building

Enhanced functionality includes social sharing and team leaderboards to increase employee engagement

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Strayboots, the leading provider of mobile team building scavenger hunts, announced today the release of new tools and features for corporate team building. The new functionality will make it easier for HR managers, event planners and other team event organizers to manage, monitor and drive the effectiveness of their Strayboots scavenger hunts in real time, and through one interface.

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Strayboots enables customers to deliver interactive, location-based scavenger hunts for team building and group exploration. With more than 70 different Strayboots scavenger hunts, companies can deploy group events with a focus on increasing employee engagement and loyalty in a fun, stress-free environment. The new tools and features will provide greater control in managing group events, including additional functionality for enhancing the team building experience throughout the hunt. This includes:

    --  Increased team interaction via real time chat, live map, built-in social
        sharing and features like a countdown timer and bonus round questions
    --  Fully custom-branded interface featuring company logo and brand "look
        and feel"
    --  Real time team leaderboard showing total scores, time to completion and
        team photos
    --  Direct-to-employee communications via event interface
"As more companies look for innovative ways to solve the employee engagement 'problem' our goal is to offer a truly unique approach to creating positive group interactions," said Strayboots co-founder and Senior VP, Jeremy Brooks. According to a recent Gallup survey, employee engagement rates are at crisis levels of only 13% across companies worldwide.

"There's no minimizing the importance of building camaraderie within your team," said VP, Talent Acquisition at DentalOne Partners, John Whitaker. "The Strayboots model offers something unique, active, and memorable for the entire group while stoking the competitive fires." Mr Whitaker is also the Founder of the HR blog, HRHardball and a contributor on the group blog, Fistful of Talent.

Strayboots co-founder and CEO, Ido Rabiner, added, "As company spend on team activities continues to grow - from $700 million in 2014 to $1.5 billion in 2015 alone - Strayboots is positioned for growth. Our track record as the world's #1 scavenger hunt company combined with our mobile gaming expertise enables us to deliver the most robust team building solution out there. We are excited about helping our customers maximize the benefits of their Strayboots scavenger hunts - and team building in general - through the best that mobile gaming has to offer."

About Strayboots

Strayboots is the leading provider of interactive scavenger hunts for organized outings, city adventures and team building corporate events. Strayboots helps customers engage mobile audiences through highly customized digital experiences that foster connections, improve performance and build trust. Strayboots hunts are deployed across 50 major cities throughout the USA and used by more than 650 organizations including Fortune 500 companies, cities and businesses worldwide. To learn more please visit https://www.strayboots.com/events/.

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Polaroid Announces Global Release for its Next Generation Instant Digital Camera, the Polaroid Snap Touch

With a 3.5" LCD Touchscreen Display and App-Driven Creative Control, Polaroid Once Again Redefines Sharing for the Digital Age with the New Polaroid Snap Touch

COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At Photokina 2016, Polaroid announced the global release of the much anticipated Polaroid Snap Touch instant digital camera. The Polaroid Snap Touch is now available for pre-order at http://www.polaroidsnapcamera.com.

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Instant photography has been at the heart of the Polaroid brand for nearly 80 years, and today it is reimagined with the Polaroid Snap Touch instant digital camera. With the Polaroid Snap Touch, Polaroid is able to offer the traditional instant photography experience it's known for with new features specifically aimed at today's digital user. The Polaroid Snap Touch follows in the footsteps of the highly successful first generation Polaroid Snap. The new model is now available for pre-order with several new features that makes sharing even easier and more fun than before.

"As the original pioneers of instant photography, we at Polaroid have been dedicated to bringing products to market which fit our brand DNA of instant gratification, sharing, and fun throughout our history," said Scott W. Hardy, President and CEO of Polaroid. "Today, we're focused on designing products which meet the needs of modern consumers, but still trigger the emotional response of our legacy Polaroid cameras. There's no better example of this than the Polaroid Snap. The instant digital camera boasts a fun and exciting design that's unlike anything else on the market, and we're incredibly excited to debut its successor, the Polaroid Snap Touch, at Photokina 2016."

Snap, Print and Share
Taking the Polaroid Snap to the next level, the new Polaroid Snap Touch incorporates a wide range of updated features for an enhanced instant experience. Updates include the addition of a 3.5" LCD touchscreen for framing shots and navigating the camera's menu, a new and improved 13 megapixel CMOS sensor for higher-quality images as well as 1080p full HD video recording capability. All images and video are stored on a micro SD card (up to 128GB) to allow for sharing later.

Integrated within the Polaroid Snap Touch is a printer which uses ZINK® Zero Ink Printing Technology. This gives consumers the ability to capture and instantly print full-color, 2x3" photographs, all at a significantly lower cost than traditional instant film prints. Of course the new Polaroid Snap Touch is ideal for today's selfie shooters thanks to a self-timer and the addition of a fun selfie mirror that ensures the user is framed perfectly in the shot. Additionally, the instant digital camera offers three color modes--black and white, color, and vintage sepia--with the option to print with or without the iconic Polaroid Classic Border Logo.

Bluetooth Enabled for Even More Versatility
Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity and integration with the Polaroid Print App, users are no longer limited to just printing photos captured by the camera itself.  Using Bluetooth and the app, users can now pair the Polaroid Snap Touch with other devices such as smartphones and tablets to transform the device into an instant photoprinter. The app, available free for iOS and Android, will also give users the ability to edit and enhance images saved on other mobile devices using a number of creative filters, digital stickers, effects and controls, and then print via the Polaroid Snap Touch. Exploring the Polaroid Print App allows users to unlock trophies and other fun hidden features. No matter what device their images are taken with, they'll be able to share the fun with their own creative flair.

The Polaroid Snap Touch was designed in partnership with renowned design firm, Ammunition, the studio that was also behind the Polaroid Zip instant photoprinter and Polaroid Cube and Polaroid Cube+ lifestyle action cameras. With the Polaroid Snap family of instant digital cameras, Ammunition created a sense of continuity between classic Polaroid cameras and current Polaroid products. Led by industrial designer Robert Brunner, Ammunition is the design studio behind award-winning consumer brands including Adobe, Beats by Dre, Square, Lyft, and Williams-Sonoma.

ZINK Zero Ink® Printing
Also debuting at Photokina is the Polaroid rainbow border 2x3" premium ZINK Paper®. The camera's ZINK-enabled printer uses heat to activate and colorize cyan, yellow and magenta dye crystals embedded in the paper. The result is full-color, high quality, long-lasting and smudge-proof images without ink cartridges, ribbons or toner. The latest version of ZINK Paper features five fun, brightly colored borders reminiscent of the familiar white Polaroid Classic Border Logo the brand is famous for. The colored border will automatically appear around the image after a photo is printed. In addition to the new Polaroid Snap Touch, the Polaroid rainbow border 2x3" premium ZINK Paper is compatible with the first generation Polaroid Snap and Polaroid Zip instant photoprinter.

ZINK 2x3" photos print in just under a minute so consumers can instantly share the photo with their friends and family. Additionally, ZINK Paper is adhesive backed so the photo can be used as a sticker as well.

Offered by C+A Global, an authorized Polaroid licensee, the Polaroid Snap Touch instant digital camera is now available for pre-order at http://www.polaroidsnapcamera.com for $179.99. The Polaroid rainbow border 2x3" premium ZINK paper is currently available for purchase at http://www.polaroidsnapcamera.com with an MSRP of $12.99 for a 20-pack. To learn more about Polaroid, please visit polaroid.com.

About Polaroid
Polaroid is one of the world's most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands. It features a rich, 80-year history that began with Polaroid instant film. Our range of products include instant and digital still cameras, high-definition and mountable sports video cameras, tablets and HD TVs that deliver the fun, instant gratification and value that the brand has long stood for. Today, the Polaroid Classic Border Logo, rooted in our beginnings of instant photo sharing, serves to designate genuine Polaroid-branded products. For more information, visit polaroid.com.

Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Color Spectrum, Polaroid Cube, Polaroid Zip, Polaroid Snap, Polaroid Snap Touch and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC.

About C+A Global, Inc.
C+A Global is a leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronic and photographic equipment.  Based in Edison, N.J., C+A is the headquarters for many storied brands including the in-flight retailer, SkyMall, and they are the Polaroid licensee for instant digital products, sports video cameras, IP home security cameras and photo accessories. 

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Toshiba Quadruples Networking Capacity to 512 Nodes for IPedge and Strata CIX IP Business Communication Systems

Supports Growing, Multi-site Businesses With Larger, Distributed Installations

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division today announced that it has expanded the networking capability to 512 nodes from 128 nodes for its IPedge® and Strata® CIX IP business communication systems, including mixed environments. This enables Toshiba customers to network more systems together for larger, distributed installations.

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"To meet the needs of growing, multi-site customers, Toshiba has effectively quadrupled the networking capacity for its IPedge and Strata CIX systems. Now, up to 512 nodes can be networked on a single, networked business communications solution, giving users easy access to one another with direct-extension dialing, chat and presence functions," said Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division.

Benefits of Toshiba's networking solution include:

    --  Allows up to 512 nodes on a single network of IPedge and Strata CIX
        systems, including mixed environments that include both system types;
    --  Supports larger and growing organizations that need to network multiple
        locations and meet expanding capacity needs;
    --  Unifies geographically dispersed locations as one company-wide network
        with a seamless user and caller experience;
    --  Centralizes attendant, voice mail, SMDR, DSS/BLF and other services
        across all nodes;
    --  Automatically re-routes calls around network disruptions for maximum
        resiliency and continued communications; and
    --  Saves costs by voiding long-distance charges on calls among dispersed
        locations.
About IPedge and Strata CIX Business Communication Systems

Toshiba's award-winning IPedge delivers advanced capabilities on a secure Linux®-based VMware® server. One industry-standard server handles the call control, productivity and communications needs, including call processing, unified messaging, unified communications, mobility and centralized administration.

Strata CIX is Toshiba's award winning IP converged solution that enables users to mix-and-match digital and IP endpoints to suit their application. Strata CIX is compatible with Toshiba's IPedge Application Server.

Both IPedge and Strata CIX can be part of a cohesive network within Toshiba's Hybrid Cloud solution, along with Toshiba's VIPedge cloud-based unified communications service.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Telecommunication Systems Division (TSD)
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division is one of the six business units of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) and offers business communication solutions for SMB enterprises and enterprises with multi-site or regional locations. Toshiba's VIPedge cloud-based business telephone solution supports up to 500 users, and the IPedge and Strata CIX systems support from 8 to 1,000 users and offer Voice over IP, voice mail and unified messaging, conferencing and collaboration, unified communications applications, networking, mobility and more. Together with Toshiba's PCs, tablets, copiers, and surveillance video cameras/recorders, Toshiba's Telecommunication Systems Division helps enterprises maximize business efficiency in communications and mobility. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation.  For more information, visit http://www.Telecom.Toshiba.com.

About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into three focus business fields: Energy that sustains everyday life, that is cleaner and safer; Infrastructure that sustains quality of life; and Storage that sustains the advanced information society. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future," Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing to the realization of a world where generations to come can live better lives.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of 550 consolidated companies employing 188,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 5.6 trillion yen (US$50 billion) (as of March 31, 2016).

To find out more about Toshiba, visit http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

For additional information, or to purchase Toshiba telecommunication products, visit http://www.telecom.toshiba.com for an Authorized Toshiba Dealer.

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Videotron, Ericsson, École de technologie supérieure and Quartier de l'innovation join forces to create Canada's first open-air smart living lab

MONTRÉAL, Sept. 20, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Videotron, Ericsson, École de technologie supérieure and the Quartier de l'innovation (QI) today announced the creation of Canada's first open-air smart living laboratory. It will be located in the heart of the Quartier de l'innovation and will serve to test the many facets of innovations associated with the emerging industry revolving around fifth-generation telecommunications. Concrete technological applications with the potential to improve and simplify Quebecers' lives will be field-tested under real-life conditions.

This unique partnership will bring together expertise, knowledge and technology in a vast test site in order to begin laying the foundations for smart living. The laboratory will also be a model for collaboration in which the community, the municipality, higher education, manufacturers and the telecom industry will cohabitate as they work to make the next technological revolution a reality.

The lab will also be inclusive: from day one, its doors will be wide open to Montréal tech businesses and developers connected to the ICT industrial ecosystem that want to participate in the project.

First concrete project: smart dorms
ÉTS students will be the first to enjoy the fruits of the lab's work. Starting in early 2017, they will see the products of the project partners' expertise in the heart of their campus: students living in dorms will experience a "smart home," an environment managed on the basis of analysis of the data generated by various objects in the building.

Raising the innovation bar
"We are very proud to have initiated the creation of this vast smart living lab and to have brought such distinguished partners together around a common objective: the development of an innovation ecosystem in Montréal," said Manon Brouillette, President and CEO of Videotron. "For Videotron, this laboratory will be another tool for identifying the applications and services that can best improve and simplify consumers' daily lives, and those that can create the most value for businesses."

"ÉTS is contributing at two levels," said Pierre Dumouchel, Director General of the École de technologie supérieure. "First, we are contributing the knowledge, cutting-edge expertise and talents of the ÉTS professors, researchers and students who are involved in the open-air lab. Secondly, the ÉTS campus will be the site of experimentation, hands-on learning and skill development by students and our partners in this innovative, collaborative initiative."

"By forming a partnership to create Canada's largest open-air laboratory, we are giving entrepreneurs and students a playing field where they can prepare for the world of the future," said Graham Osborne, President of Ericsson Canada. "At Ericsson, we are very excited about contributing to this project with our technological leadership, our global knowledge of smart cities, and most of all our people."

"The Quartier de l'innovation is a major hub of innovation and creativity in Montréal," said Damien Silès, Executive Director of the Quartier de l'innovation. "It is also a catalyst for the city's development. It was therefore a natural site for this open-air lab. We are pleased to be part of this unique project in Canada which will raise the profile of QI and of the city."

Harout Chitilian, Vice-Chair of the City of Montréal Executive Committee responsible for smart city initiatives and information technology, commented: "This first open-air laboratory will channel institutional innovation and the dynamism of our startups in order to test bold solutions to urban problems. More than ever, Montréal is showing leadership on the smart city front with transformative projects that enhance the quality of life of residents and promote the city's economic development."

Videotron (http://www.videotron.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company engaged in cable television, interactive multimedia development, Internet access, cable telephone and mobile telephone services. Videotron is a leader in new technologies with its illico interactive television service and its broadband network, which supports high-speed cable Internet access, analog and digital cable television, and other services. As of June 30, 2016, Videotron was serving 1,697,500 cable television customers, including 1,559,800 Digital TV subscribers. Videotron is also the Québec leader in high-speed Internet access, with 1,571,700 subscribers to its cable service as of June 30, 2016. As of the same date, Videotron had 828,900 subscriber connections to its mobile telephone service and was providing cable telephone service to 1,284,000 Québec households and organizations. For the eleventh consecutive year, Videotron was ranked as Québec's most respected telecommunications company in the annual Léger survey. Follow us on the Web | facebook.com/videotron || Follow us on Twitter | twitter.com/videotron

Ericsson (http://www.ericsson.com) is the driving force behind the Networked Society - a world leader in communications technology and services. Our long-term relationships with every major telecom operator in the world allow people, business and society to fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future. Our services, software and infrastructure - especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud - are enabling the telecom industry and other sectors to do better business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities. With approximately 115,000 professionals and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Forty percent of the world's mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our investments in research and development ensure that our solutions - and our customers - stay in front. Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Net sales in 2015 were SEK 246.9 billion (USD 29.4 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX stock exchange in Stockholm and the NASDAQ in New York. Follow us on the Web | facebook.com/ericsson || Follow us on Twitter | twitter.com/ericssonpress

The École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS ) is one of the 10 components of the Université du Québec system. The engineers and researchers it trains are recognized for their practical, innovative approach, for developing new technologies and transferring them to enterprise. Nearly one out of four engineers in Québec graduated from ÉTS. In all, ÉTS has more than 10,600 students, including nearly 2,600 graduate students. ÉTS specializes in applied training and research in engineering. It has a unique partnership with the business community and industry. More information: http://www.etsmtl.ca.

The Quartier de l'innovation (QI) is an innovation ecosystem in the heart of Montreal that aims to boost the city's potential for creativity. QI was launched in May 2013 by École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) and McGill University, which were subsequently joined by Concordia University and Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Some 20 corporate partners have since come on board. QI draws on the complementary resources of its numerous partners in research, training, innovation and entrepreneurship to create concrete projects that are changing the face of the city. The site is bounded by René Lévesque Boulevard on the north, the Lachine Canal on the south, McGill Street on the east and Atwater Avenue on the west. QI's activities focus on four areas: training and research, social and cultural innovation, industrial innovation and urban innovation. quartierinnovationmontreal.com

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CONTACT: Media contacts only: Videotron, Youann Blouin, Phone: 514 380-7069;  Ericsson, Jimmy Duvall, Phone: 214 543-9830; ÉTS, Olivier Audet, Phone: 514 396-8466; Quartier de l'innovation, Antoine Leduc, Phone: 514 396-8695

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Gaming Surveillance: Innovation that Drives Efficiency

SHEFFIELD, England, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- An intelligently integrated surveillance management solution has the power to optimize casino operations by improving situational awareness - delivering time, resource and cost savings that go beyond the traditional responsibilities and expectations of site security. It also has the power to simplify operator experience and support critical decision making.

It is a message global surveillance business, Synectics, will be emphasizing at this year's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, with live demonstrations of its latest innovations in Synergy controllers, workflow management and third party systems integration.

Synergy 3's command and control platform is the centerpiece of Synectics' Integrated Management System solution to be showcased at this year's exposition, and visitors to booth 3235 will have an exclusive preview of the EX300 Advanced Control Suite - Synergy 3's new management interface - in action.

Comprising a touch screen tablet with optionally integrated jog shuttle, keyboard and joystick, the EX300 utilizes customizable, modular software to improve incident management and operational efficiency, by empowering users to quickly and easily identify, prioritize and execute the functions they use most within Synergy 3.

John Katnic, Vice President of Global Gaming at Synectics, said: "A key benefit of Synergy 3 has always been enabling users to perform highly complex, repetitive queries, analysis and alarm management tasks with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. With the EX300, Synectics now offers a contemporary hardware/software solution for today's surveillance operators that are more comfortable and productive using gesture based, touchscreen navigation like they have on their phones and tablets.

"While a surveillance operator will typically require and prefer the optional modular joystick and keypad, security users or F&B auditors could use a finger and tablet touchscreen only to control cameras with a much smaller footprint. With the customizable software-based EX300 controller, it is also easier for users to individualize their user interface to process alarms, do camera tours, or any other commonly used function."

Earlier this year, Synectics also announced a Synergy 3 update with enhanced incident management, workflow and resiliency features, as well as new metadata recording, statistical reporting and data mining tools, including quick viewing POS data - a key feature for the gaming sector. These new features will be demonstrated throughout the show using real life scenarios that surveillance operators encounter during a typical shift.

Synectics will be also be exhibiting its latest range of HD IP cameras, network based encoders and alarm management devices at the conference. True to its name and 30-year commitment to open platform technology, however, the global surveillance business will also highlight its ever-expanding integration library of third-party cameras, encoders, DVRs, alarm and gaming systems.

John continued: "Synergy 3's open software architecture gives casino operators the flexibility to integrate with pre-existing or future technologies that protect their investment and makes their lives simpler. In many cases, this includes the ability to utilize legacy third party encoders, cameras, matrices and storage systems from industry-leading suppliers such as Honeywell, Pelco, Dallmeier and Bosch, while still taking advantage of Synergy 3's advanced alarm integration, GUI customization, and incident management functionality. We are constantly evolving our solutions to work with leading gaming and security technology providers to ensure compatibility and seamless integration.

"We've practiced this customer-driven development approach for over 30 years. We take time to understand unique operational and technical needs, so that we can devise creative ways to solve problems, rapidly develop and test improvements, and deploy working solutions quickly. Our willingness to listen, adapt and deliver solutions that address specific customer needs makes all the difference and sets us apart.

"In fact, a number of the integrations and software developments we'll be talking about at the show originated in this way. For example, our ONVIF-certified M100 VGA and HDMI encoder, that records on-screen data from a variety of devices, including operator review stations and slot machine screens, was driven by specific project requests from our largest clients.

"Sometimes the simplest of things have the biggest impact. For example, even though H.264 (MPEG-4) and H.265 are the primary video compression standards now used, we've also adapted our software to support MPEG-2 encoding since many of our customers' legacy devices still utilize this protocol. It's a pragmatic, customer-sensitive approach which ensures our clients can maximize their existing infrastructure while cost effectively transitioning to newer technology."

Synectics' commitment to integration and innovation have helped secure a number of high profile gaming contracts in 2016 - all with Synergy 3 at their core - including a multi-million dollar 6,000-channel project in Manila, a 5,000+ channel premier resort on the Las Vegas Strip and two next generation Asia-Pacific mega cruise ships.

The business' end-to-end integrated security and surveillance solutions now monitor and manage more than 100,000 channels in over 100 of the largest, busiest and most tightly regulated casinos in Asia, North America and Europe.

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Synectics

CONTACT: Claire Evans, +44 (44) 0161 694 3994, claire@weareic.com

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

Toshiba Expands 24nm SLC NAND Flash Lineup to Address Industrial Applications

16Gb BENAND Offers Built-In ECC, High Performance, Write Endurance, Long-Term Process Support

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.(TAEC) has expanded its family of 24nm single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory solutions. The new 16 gigabit (Gb) BENAND(TM) is housed in an industry-standard 48-pin TSOP package, and offers a combination of high read/write performance, effective write endurance (using 8-bit BCH error correction code), and extended temperature operation. This makes it suitable for a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications.

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The new addition rounds out Toshiba's broad SLC product lineup, allowing designers to take advantage of the price/performance of advanced 24nm NAND flash SLC technology at densities from 1Gb to 128Gb. Based on a 4x4Gb die, 16Gb BENAND operates from a power supply of 2.7V to 3.3V with a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. Many industrial applications have a long life expectancy. Toshiba designed BENAND with this in mind. With the ability to replace older generations of discrete SLC NAND, BENAND extends the product life of everything from telecom applications and LCD TVs to robots and printers - while also potentially reducing BOM costs.

According to Brian Kumagai, director of business development for TAEC, "SLC NAND is still very much an integral part of the overall NAND market, and leading-edge 24nm devices play a key role in enabling replacement of the older NAND devices that are still being used today." 

Toshiba's 24nm BENAND requires no ECC from the host controller. This enables it to be used with host controllers that do not have 8-bit ECC capability.  Many legacy designs still use older processors that do not have 8-bit ECC capability, making BENAND a viable option for companies looking to design in a cutting-edge NAND solution with existing hardware. To ensure easy migration, BENAND's features such as page/block size, spare area size, commands, interface and package remain the same as legacy 4xnm SLC NAND.

Toshiba's continuing commitment to supporting 24nm SLC NAND flash provides industrial designers with the confidence of knowing that they have chosen the correct technology for their applications requiring production longevity. This support eliminates concerns about redesigning to a newer generation.

For more information on Toshiba's flash memory solutions, please visit toshiba.com/technologymoves, read the TAEC Memory Blog and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter.

BENAND(TM) is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation

Product density is identified based on the density of memory chip(s) within the Product, not the amount of memory capacity available for data storage by the end user. Consumer-usable capacity will be less due to overhead data areas, formatting, bad blocks, and other constraints, and may also vary based on the host device and application. For details, please refer to applicable product specifications.

*About TAEC

Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide.  A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor, solid state drive and hard disk drive manufacturer and the world's seventh largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2015 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, January, 2016). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 550 consolidated companies employing over 188,000 people worldwide (as of March 31, 2016). Visit Toshiba's web site at http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com.

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dena Jacobson
Lages & Associates
Tel.: (949) 453-8080
dena@lages.com

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CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., Tel.: (949) 462-7885, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec

ALLie Camera Introduces New 'ALLie Go' Battery Pack for True 360 Anywhere

New battery add-on and tripod mount gives consumers the flexibility to capture and livestream up to two hours of highly immersive, memorable moments wherever they are

MIAMI and COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Photokina, the world's biggest trade fair for photo and video, ALLie Camera announced that it is now offering its users more flexibility for how they capture special moments with the launch of "ALLie Go." ALLie is the first true 360-degree everyday use camera that lets users see it ALL, ALL the time. With the launch of ALLie Go, ALLie Camera users can now simply attach the lightweight battery base to the camera and take 360 video and livestream to YouTube anywhere- making it the most flexible and feature-rich 360-degree camera on the market.

ALLie Go allows for two hours of recording time and comes with a tripod mount for hands-free recording and livestreaming, allowing users to capture 4K video at home, while traveling, at a special event or just on the go. The new ALLie Go removable battery pack is available for $59.95 and is compatible with all current and past ALLie Camera models.

"We are listening to our ALLie community and their desire to have even more flexibility with how they take quality 360 video and share it with family and friends," said Dmitry Kozko, President of ALLie. "We are excited to offer our users richer, more valuable 360-degree experiences anywhere."

The ALLie Camera ensures consumers never miss any of life's most precious moments, whether they're at home or on the go. The camera pairs with the ALLie app, and allows users to swipe, pan or zoom on their smartphone or tablet with complete control over what they view or even give them the option to view in virtual reality (VR) mode for an even more immersive experience. Beyond providing peace of mind for those who want to keep an eye on what's happening at home 24/7, the ALLie Camera can now bring moments to life anywhere in the home, outdoors, or places where A/C outlets are not available. Users can record holiday gatherings and livestream events for those who can't attend, capture vacation memories, or see their dog's crazy antics at home or at the park. And because of its one-click live streaming capabilities, it's an ideal solution for vloggers, sports arenas, music venues and others who want to allow their viewers to feel like they're there, even when they're not.

ALLie Go is now available for pre-order, and will be shipped to customers in mid-October. For more information and to order the ALLie Camera and ALLie Go, visit Allie.Camera. The ALLie app is available on iOS via the Apple App Store and on Google Play for Android devices. You can also follow ALLie on Facebook and Twitter.

About ALLie:
ALLie is a leading immersive experience technology company. The company makes the 360° ALLie Camera and accompanying mobile apps and VR headset that allows consumers to see it ALL and be there when they're not - in real-time or recorded. ALLie's everyday use products are patented and aim to provide users peace-of-mind around life events as well as baby, pet, elderly or home care, while ensuring they never miss any of life's most precious moments. The company is a subsidiary of IC Real Tech and based in Miami, FL. For more information go to ALLie.Camera.

SOURCE  ALLie

ALLie

CONTACT: April Mayrath, Tel. 210-323-7018, allie@carvecom.com

Web Site: http://www.allie.camera

Hitron and Nimble This Offer Advanced Proactive Network Management Solution

CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Hitron Americas Technologies Inc., the fastest-growing DOCSIS consumer premises equipment manufacturer in North America, and Nimble This, a leading developer of proactive network management (PNM) solutions for telecommunications providers, are offering an advanced PNM product that will track down network signal problems before they become an issue for consumers.

Currently cable operators spend significant resources locating plant impairments.  A major issue is identifying the source of return path noise.  Between 85% and 95% of all noise originates from the subscriber home or the drop to the home.  A single home can emit a large amount of noise into the return path ruining the quality of experience (QoE) for every subscriber on that same upstream.  When this occurs it becomes mission critical for the cable operator to quickly find and fix the source of the upstream ingress restoring high-quality data service to subscribers.

Using embedded spectrum analysis modules (ESAMs) like Hitron's CMS-02, placed in fiber nodes and on other line gear, operators can collect network data that is fed to Nimble This' data aggregation and collection hardware and software in the headend.  The Nimble This PNM solutions analyze the pre-equalization data in cable modems to locate outside plant impairments to within 50 feet or less before dispatching a technician.

"This solution helps techs spend less time finding the problem and gives them more time to fix it for a very little investment, cutting the cost of troubleshooting up to 80% by giving techs more explicit directions to the impairment," said Greg Fisher, CTO, Hitron Americas.

Key benefits of the combined PNM solution include:

    --  Locating network impairments prior to dispatching a technician
    --  Identifying locations of network impairments in minutes rather than
        hours
    --  Interactive map showing location of modems and level of impairment
    --  Lower maintenance costs resulting from automation of network impairment
        detection
"I am very excited to integrate the CMS-02 into the Nimble This PNM application as it provides tremendous value to the cable operator to quickly find and fix the impairment and adding further value by reducing their maintenance costs.  Also this integration provides insight into upstream and downstream not previously viewable," said Brady Volpe, founder, Nimble This.

For more information on Hitron, visit http://www.hitron-americas.com/ or on Nimble This, please visit http://www.nimble-this.com.

Please contact:

Linda Haugsted
Bob Gold & Associates

310-320-2010
Linda@bobgoldpr.com

SOURCE  Hitron Americas Technologies Inc.

Hitron Americas Technologies Inc.

Web Site: http://www.hitron-americas.com

Human reveals details of widely-anticipated innovation, Sound, and announces pre-order

Fastest growing audio brand on social media reveals the details behind its advanced design, multi-functional device, and pre-sale.

SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2016 /CNW/ -- Human(TM) has announced its coveted Sound Program(TM) is available for pre-orders worldwide.

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Sound(TM) is the evolution of personal audio. Its design is inspired by the human ear, and the device's suite of features transcends headphones as they're currently defined. The technology was born out of the observation that major audio players play it safe with dated designs and avoid significant technological advances. Rather than build another bulky headphone or easily-lost plastic earbud, Human is building a fresh design that comfortably and securely attaches to the ear, combines multiple industry-bending functions, and acts as an extension of the human body.

Human seeks to build technologically advanced, yet radically simple, products that are utility and purpose driven. The product has no buttons, allowing for natural movement and swiping gestures to control the entire listening experience. Listeners can store the device easily by magnetically combining the two earphones together. Listeners turn on the device and play audio by pulling the earphones apart and placing them on their ears, and audio automatically pauses by removing the device from the listeners' ears and reuniting the earphones. Listeners can play music, pause tracks, skip forward, adjust volume, answer phone calls, and pair with their preferred Bluetooth device by simply touching the outer surface of the earphone. The device is charged on an induction charging station.

What truly places Sound in an entirely new category of audio is the totality of its hardware and software capabilities. In addition to Sound's core audio functions, touch controls, and revolutionary form and fit, the pre-sale offering combines three additional features into one system:

    --  Social(TM) - Enjoy the same audio with multiple individuals,
        simultaneously. Social creates a new level of audio sharing by allowing
        listeners to selectively distribute and enjoy their audio with others.
    --  Fade(TM) - Block out the noise of your surrounding environment or
        increase it. Fade activates an ambient noise system to diminish external
        sounds, and this feature also utilizes a microphone embedded within the
        hardware to increase the volume of the listener's surroundings via an
        intuitive touch command.
    --  Amplify(TM) - Turn Sound into a loudspeaker by placing both earphones
        together. Amplify creates a louder and richer sound than current mobile
        handset speakers and many Bluetooth® offerings. The feature also allows
        multiple units to unite under one audio source, creating a room-filling
        sound.
Human is also offering a limited number of pre-sale customers the opportunity to beta test additional features:

    --  Speak(TM) - Experience conversational, instantaneous language
        translation thanks to Sound's language translation system.
    --  Active(TM) - In and around the ear, there's an opportunity for advanced
        biometric monitoring. Active will take biometric tracking to the next
        level.
    --  Sleep(TM) - The natural fit of Sound makes it possible for users to
        comfortably fall asleep wearing the device. Enjoy REM-assist rhythms,
        track sleep cycles in low-power mode, and be gently waken via your
        preferred playlists.
Sound is available for pre-order on IndieGogo® with special launch day pricing and reward levels for a limited time and quantity.

"We are humbled and thrilled to open the Sound Program for pre-orders through the IndieGogo® platform," said Ben Willis, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO. "The notion of what makes an advanced audio device is about to drastically change."

Human chose IndieGogo® as its partner for its presale campaign because of its community of early-adopters. IndieGogo® has a history of helping young technology companies boot strap their growth, and it has a brand and customer centric approach to crowdfunding.

"The future of audio is more than wireless headphones. The industry has been playing it safe and only inching forward its consumer audio offerings. Human is taking a big step forward by creating a new category of communication and audio that transcends headphones altogether with an evolved design and a dynamic suite of features," said Joe Dieter, Co-Founder and CMO.

Human has grown at staggering rates in the past few months. Human has assembled a team of engineers and designers from companies like Microsoft®, Amazon®, and Google® to bring this technology to life.

Founded by a team of Pacific Northwest designers and engineers, and backed by Amazon® and Apple®'s first investors, Human is a company that creates people-empowering technologies with a purpose-driven design. Human's first program is an audio-communication technology simply called "Sound." Human seeks to build programs that bridge technology and humanity.

For more information about Human, please visit http://www.humaninc.com/ or follow us on Instagram® and Facebook®.

Human(TM), Sound(TM), Sound Program(TM), Social(TM), Fade(TM), Amplify(TM), Speak(TM), Active(TM), and Sleep(TM) are trademarks of Human, Incorporated, in the United States and/or other countries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For Press Inquiries:

Mimi Newman

mimi@humaninc.com

+1 323-829-3332

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Human reveals details of widely-anticipated innovation, Sound, and announces pre-order

Fastest growing audio brand on social media reveals the details behind its advanced design, multi-functional device, and pre-sale.

SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Human(TM) has announced its coveted Sound Program(TM) is available for pre-orders worldwide.

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Sound(TM) is the evolution of personal audio. Its design is inspired by the human ear, and the device's suite of features transcends headphones as they're currently defined. The technology was born out of the observation that major audio players play it safe with dated designs and avoid significant technological advances. Rather than build another bulky headphone or easily-lost plastic earbud, Human is building a fresh design that comfortably and securely attaches to the ear, combines multiple industry-bending functions, and acts as an extension of the human body.

Human seeks to build technologically advanced, yet radically simple, products that are utility and purpose driven. The product has no buttons, allowing for natural movement and swiping gestures to control the entire listening experience. Listeners can store the device easily by magnetically combining the two earphones together. Listeners turn on the device and play audio by pulling the earphones apart and placing them on their ears, and audio automatically pauses by removing the device from the listeners' ears and reuniting the earphones. Listeners can play music, pause tracks, skip forward, adjust volume, answer phone calls, and pair with their preferred Bluetooth device by simply touching the outer surface of the earphone. The device is charged on an induction charging station.

What truly places Sound in an entirely new category of audio is the totality of its hardware and software capabilities. In addition to Sound's core audio functions, touch controls, and revolutionary form and fit, the pre-sale offering combines three additional features into one system:

    --  Social(TM) - Enjoy the same audio with multiple individuals,
        simultaneously. Social creates a new level of audio sharing by allowing
        listeners to selectively distribute and enjoy their audio with others.
    --  Fade(TM) - Block out the noise of your surrounding environment or
        increase it. Fade activates an ambient noise system to diminish external
        sounds, and this feature also utilizes a microphone embedded within the
        hardware to increase the volume of the listener's surroundings via an
        intuitive touch command.
    --  Amplify(TM) - Turn Sound into a loudspeaker by placing both earphones
        together. Amplify creates a louder and richer sound than current mobile
        handset speakers and many Bluetooth® offerings. The feature also allows
        multiple units to unite under one audio source, creating a room-filling
        sound.
Human is also offering a limited number of pre-sale customers the opportunity to beta test additional features:

    --  Speak(TM) - Experience conversational, instantaneous language
        translation thanks to Sound's language translation system.
    --  Active(TM) - In and around the ear, there's an opportunity for advanced
        biometric monitoring. Active will take biometric tracking to the next
        level.
    --  Sleep(TM) - The natural fit of Sound makes it possible for users to
        comfortably fall asleep wearing the device. Enjoy REM-assist rhythms,
        track sleep cycles in low-power mode, and be gently waken via your
        preferred playlists.
Sound is available for pre-order on IndieGogo® with special launch day pricing and reward levels for a limited time and quantity.

"We are humbled and thrilled to open the Sound Program for pre-orders through the IndieGogo® platform," said Ben Willis, Co-Founder, CEO and CTO. "The notion of what makes an advanced audio device is about to drastically change."

Human chose IndieGogo® as its partner for its presale campaign because of its community of early-adopters. IndieGogo® has a history of helping young technology companies boot strap their growth, and it has a brand and customer centric approach to crowdfunding.

"The future of audio is more than wireless headphones. The industry has been playing it safe and only inching forward its consumer audio offerings. Human is taking a big step forward by creating a new category of communication and audio that transcends headphones altogether with an evolved design and a dynamic suite of features," said Joe Dieter, Co-Founder and CMO.

Human has grown at staggering rates in the past few months. Human has assembled a team of engineers and designers from companies like Microsoft®, Amazon®, and Google® to bring this technology to life.

Founded by a team of Pacific Northwest designers and engineers, and backed by Amazon® and Apple®'s first investors, Human is a company that creates people-empowering technologies with a purpose-driven design. Human's first program is an audio-communication technology simply called "Sound." Human seeks to build programs that bridge technology and humanity.

For more information about Human, please visit http://www.humaninc.com/ or follow us on Instagram® and Facebook®.

Human(TM), Sound(TM), Sound Program(TM), Social(TM), Fade(TM), Amplify(TM), Speak(TM), Active(TM), and Sleep(TM) are trademarks of Human, Incorporated, in the United States and/or other countries.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For Press Inquiries:

Mimi Newman
mimi@humaninc.com

+1 323-829-3332

SOURCE  Human, Inc.

Human, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.h-u-m-a-n.com

Nimbix Adds Docker Integration to JARVICE Platform

PushToCompute(TM) simplifies process for developers to deploy serverless computing apps and turn-key workflows

DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nimbix, a leading HPC cloud platform provider, today announced a new capability, PushToCompute(TM) is a method for rapid cloud deployment and monetization of containerized compute intensive applications.  This capability is built into the JARVICE platform which powers the Nimbix Cloud.

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Through the added feature on the JARVICE platform, developers are able to import the latest version of their application into an existing workflow in the Nimbix Cloud and make it available for consumption at scale immediately.  The application, along with its dependencies, executes in JARVICE's container runtime environment, which provides superior performance and scale.  This includes sub-second launch times, faster execution, seamless access to advanced computational accelerators (such as GPUs and FPGAs), automated heterogeneous data management, and rapid workflow deployment across multiple compute nodes either in a parallel or distributed paradigm.

"PushToCompute((TM) ) is the easiest and most advanced DevOps pipeline for high performance applications available today," said Nimbix CTO Leo Reiter.  "It seamlessly enables serverless computing of even the most complex workflows, greatly simplifying application deployment at scale, and eliminating the need for any platform orchestration or user interface work.  Developers simply focus on their specific functionality, rather than on building cloud capabilities into their applications."

In an effort to promote openness, Nimbix distributes single node "JARVICE emulators" built into free Docker base images developers can use to build and test their applications on local hardware. In addition, when using PushToCompute((TM) ), developers own one hundred percent of their code and can control how much or how little of it is exposed to end users when running serverless instances of it.  For example, trained neural network data can be kept secure while exposing a cognitive API around it.

In addition, Nimbix offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) marketplace where developers and independent software vendors are paid on a per usage basis when their workflows are consumed, and allows seamless updates of these workflows through the PushToCompute((TM) ) mechanism.

Nimbix provides on-demand and scalable compute resources that enable organizations to run large-scale High Performance Computing (HPC) workloads in the cloud. HPC allows scientists, developers, and engineers to solve complex science, engineering, development, big data, and business problems using applications that require high compute capabilities. Nimbix's growing number of integrated platform services allows organizations to increase the speed and effectiveness of research by running high performance computing in the Nimbix Cloud.

About Nimbix

Nimbix is a leading provider of purpose-built cloud computing for big data and computation. Powered by JARVICE(TM), the Nimbix cloud provides high performance software as a service, dramatically speeding up data processing for Energy, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media and Analytics applications. Nimbix delivers unique accelerated high-performance systems and applications from its world-class datacenters as a pay-per-use service. Additional information about Nimbix is included in the company overview, which is available on the Nimbix website at https://www.nimbix.net.

Media Contact:

Danielle Scotto
Gutenberg Communications for Nimbix
nimbix@gutenbergpr.com

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Amid Exponential Growth, Brydge Announces Nationwide Availability at Best Buy

Award-Winning Keyboard Manufacturer Delivers Premium iPad Accessories to Best Buy Customers, Providing Perfect Balance between Tablet and Laptop

PARK CITY, Utah, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Proving category leadership and demonstrating rapid growth, Brydge, the award-winning leader in premium and innovative keyboards for the Apple iPad®, today announced its availability at Best Buy stores across the U.S. From September 4, more than 750 Best Buy locations began selling the Brydge 9.7 (formerly BrydgeAir) and Brydge 12.9 (formerly BrydgePro) in Silver and Space Gray, as well as the Brydge 7.9 and Brydge Mini in Space Gray. The full Brydge range of keyboards (which includes Gold) is available for purchase on BestBuy.com.

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Brydge's arrival to Best Buy comes at an exciting time for the company, which is experiencing tremendous success and amassing a growing and loyal customer base. This year Brydge has been included on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list as one of the "Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America." Each year, leading business publication Inc. ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by sales growth over a three-year period, and Brydge was ranked 1,542 overall and ninth in the Computer Hardware category.

It has further accelerated this growth by achieving a significant 1,000%+ retail sales growth for the 2016 year to date. The company also recently opened its U.S. headquarters in emerging consumer tech hub Park City, Utah.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Best Buy on a nationwide basis. This partnership will allow more customers to experience Brydge firsthand and unlock the full potential of the iPad," said Nicholas Smith, CEO of Brydge. "Brydge is dedicated to becoming the market leader in premium and innovative devices that deliver the ultimate experience in mobility and productivity, and this partnership is a further step towards that goal."

Brydge keyboards are precision-engineered to provide users an unrivalled experience that combines the convenience and functionality of the iPad with the productivity of a MacBook®. All Brydge keyboards boast a sophisticated, minimalistic design that includes adjustable brightness backlit keys, Brydge's patented 180-degree hinge system for premium viewing angles and adjustments, Bluetooth connectivity, and a powerful rechargeable battery that lasts up to three months.

Brydge's current suite of products includes:

    --  BrydgeMini for iPad mini 1, 2 and 3, priced at $99.99;
    --  Brydge 7.9 for iPad mini 4, priced at $129.99;
    --  Brydge 9.7 for iPad Air, iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro 9.7-inch, priced at
        $149.99;
    --  Brydge 12.9 for iPad Pro, priced at $189.99.
All Brydge keyboards are available in Gold, Silver and Space Gray on http://www.brydgekeyboards.com.

About Brydge
Brydge has set a new benchmark for tablet keyboards. Starting out with one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns of 2012 and now under new ownership, Brydge is dedicated to becoming the global leader in premium and innovative mobile and detachable accessories. In 2014, Brydge launched the highly successful BrydgeAir range, the leading keyboard for the iPad Air 1 & 2, selling to customers in over 100 countries and establishing a core foundation for continued rapid growth. Brydge built on this success when it was named a CES 2016 Innovation Awards Honoree for its BrydgeMini for iPad mini 1, 2 and 3, and again in 2016 when it was awarded a Red Dot Design Award for the BrydgeAir. For more information please visit http://www.brydgekeyboards.com, or connect with Brydge on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/brydgekeyboards/) or Instagram (https://instagram.com/brydgekeyboards/) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/brydgekeyboards).

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CONTACT: Havas Formula, Brydge@havasformula.com, tel:619-234-0345

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

Gamblit Gaming Takes on Virtual Reality with Phosphor Games' The Brookhaven Experiment

The Terrifying VR Experience Gets Gamblified with Real-Money Gaming Mechanics In the all-new Virtual Reality Cube Gaming Platform - Previewed at G2E 2016

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamblit Gaming, the leading publisher for real-money and skill-based gaming in mobile and land based casinos, today announced an exclusive partnership with Phosphor Games, to transform one of the most popular and viral VR titles ever made, The Brookhaven Experiment, into a location-based real-money gaming experience.  The heart-racing First Person Shooter with over 50 million views is the first VR game to be gamblified with real-money gaming mechanics.

To kick off the partnership, Gamblit Gaming will be previewing a demo of the gamblified version of The Brookhaven Experiment in their all new VRC(TM) (Virtual Reality Cube) gaming platform at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the largest international gambling trade show and conference taking place in Las Vegas September 27 - 29.  In the first ever productized VR experience of its kind, players will not only be able to wager on their success as they fight monsters in the frightening shooter, but spectators will also be able to watch and bet on the player's outcome, creating a truly innovative and social group experience, sure to anchor any next generation gaming lounge. The world debut of the revolutionary VRC platform creates a next-generation VR experience, using the HTC VIVE, designed from the ground up for room-scale VR and true-to-life interactions. The VRC(TM) itself features fog, an in-floor subwoofer, spatial audio and external monitors for spectators to see the VR player's view.

"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Phosphor Games to bring this first of its kind VR gambling experience to life," said Darion Lowenstein, Chief Marketing Officer, Gamblit Gaming.  "The Brookhaven Experiment is not only the most petrifying, heart stopping and realistic experience I've had in VR, but it truly embodies the concept of virtual reality. Phosphor Games is a company that pushes the boundaries of innovation and we are excited to be revolutionizing the casino floor with them in an all new wagering experience - and judging from everyone who has played it, a VERY memorable one for players and their friends!"

"With The Brookhaven Experiment we wanted to be on the forefront of the video game industry as it stepped into the new world of virtual reality, and now with this fantastic partnership with Gamblit Gaming, we have the opportunity to be on the forefront of the transformation of the real-money gaming industry as well," said Justin Corcoran, CEO, Phosphor Games Studio.  "Gamblit is the leader in this new vision for the casino floor, and we could not be happier in partnering with them to have Brookhaven, already a hit at home and in arcades, be a hit for the VRC as well!"

As the leading innovator of real money and skill gaming, Gamblit Gaming develops and publishes a wide variety of games that bring a casual, arcade sense of fun and skill into the casino market.  Gamblit Gaming also works closely with game developers to gamblify and publish their games into new markets, tapping into the lucrative revenue streams of real money mobile gaming and land-based casinos.  Gamblit Gaming provides all of the technology, gambling expertise, operations, account management, security, gambling licenses, regulations and compliance elements needed.  The company also helps casino operators deliver a new entertainment experience to not only attract new players, but retain existing users.  Through Gamblit Gaming, casino operators can compete on innovation while driving growth and revenue.

For more information on Gamblit Gaming and their partners, please visit: http://www.gamblitgaming.com.

About Gamblit Gaming:
Gamblit Gaming is the leading publisher of real money and skill gaming in video games, enabling a wide range of game genres to accommodate gambling experiences at land based casinos worldwide. Gamblit's platform provides all essential regulated technology, customer operations, and licenses; freeing up game developers, publishers, and casino operators to focus on making the best possible game experience for their players. Founded with the goal of bridging the gap between video games and casinos, Gamblit's executive team has deep roots in both industries.

About Phosphor Games:
Based in Chicago, Phosphor Games Studio is a premier development studio comprised of experienced video game designers with a track record of producing financially successful and critically acclaimed titles across a variety of genres - from hardcore first-person shooters and MMOs to sports and casual games.  The studio has received back-to-back Mobile Game of the Year nominations from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for Horn (2012) and The Dark Meadow (2011), and created the Survival Horror title Nether (2013) which has over 700,000 downloads, and is soon to release the hit VR title The Brookhaven Experiment (2016).  More information can be found online at http://www.phosphorgames.com, on Facebook or via Twitter @phosphorgames.

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Tektronix Introduces Floating License Option for MPEG Analyzers

Available as an Upgrade, New Licensing Model Gives Multiple Users in Remote Locations Access to Critical Analysis Tools for Faster Debug, Improves ROI

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., an industry-leading innovator of video test and monitoring solutions, today announced a new floating license option for its MTS4000 MPEG Test System and MTS4SAV3 MPEG Transport Stream Analyzer. Available as an upgrade for existing customers, the new licensing model enables multiple users in remote locations to access critical analysis tools for faster debug and diagnosis of MPEG transport stream issues while also improving return on investment.

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For large video service providers, it's important to give teams access to the tools they need to quickly troubleshoot problems in MPEG transport streams regardless of location or time of day. However, it can be cost prohibitive to give large teams with remote staff members a full license to tools that will be used infrequently. With the floating license model, users with a Tektronix MPEG analyzer installed can time share the software between teams and people to analyze and debug MPEG problems and take appropriate corrective measures. 

"Floating licenses are a way for our customers to maximize their investment in our technologies and to speed up debug and diagnostics when there's a MPEG-related hiccup," said Charlie Dunn, general manager, Video Product Line, Tektronix. "We also see this as way for our customers to increase collaboration across multiple sites and locations and use the right tool whenever and wherever it's needed."

The MTS4000 MPEG Test System provides comprehensive MPEG transport streams analysis and interoperability testing. Its deep analysis of the transport streams, PES, and elementary streams helps track down sources of picture anomalies and identify transport streams with syntax errors. It can also capture events for deep analysis to identify the root cause of problems.

The MTS4SAV3 Transport Stream Analyzer offers a broad (across multiple standards and video layers) and deep (in-depth of generation and analysis) solution for compressed video test. The MTS4SAV3 standalone software can be applied anywhere at any level, to diagnose and solve the most subtle, complex, and intermittent DTV problems in the minimum time. It includes a comprehensive suite of analysis tools including transport stream compliance, buffer, PES, compressed video and audio elementary stream analyzers, together with applications for stream creation and analysis.

Wondering what else Tektronix is up to? Check out the Tektronix Bandwidth Banter blog and stay up to date on the latest news from Tektronix on Twitter and Facebook.

About Tektronix

Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix delivers innovative, precise and easy-to-operate test, measurement and monitoring solutions that solve problems, unlock insights and drive discovery. Tektronix has been at the forefront of the digital age for over 70 years. Join us on the journey of innovation at TEK.COM.

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

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Monster Car Racing and Chess -- Two New Exclusive Titles from Gametop.com

SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Computer games company Gametop.com introduces two exclusive games as they are entering the fourth quarter of the year. As always, the games are offered completely for free and these two titles are crafted especially with the core audience of Gametop in mind.

The first game is called Crazy Monster Trucks and puts the player behind the wheel of a monster truck facing an impossible looking obstacle course. To beat each level in this fun racing game, the player needs a combination of driving skills and some amount of luck as well. The game has several unlockable cars which are all built around a physics engine to ensure gameplay is fun and engaging.

The second game is called Chess Pro 3D and guaranteed to be a huge success with gamers who prefer more classic board games. The chess game can be played against a challenging computer opponent, or with a friend. Chess Pro 3D includes a hint system, which is perfect for visualizing the possible moves, and to learn more about chess strategy. The chessboard can be rotated and viewed from different angles, a feature that is appreciated by the more experienced chess players.

Gametop.com founder Sergei Eliseev said, "Gametop has been offering high-quality computer games for more than a decade, and every year we observe an increase in gaming activities after the summer months. Currently, we have more than 500 titles on Gametop.com but this year we have focused on bringing more exclusive titles to our users. Crazy Monster Trucks joins the very popular racing games category, and the Chess Pro 3D is a great addition to the board and card games category. Classic board games are always in demand, so it was high time for Gametop to have a great chess game of our own."

Both games are offered completely free of charge without in-game advertisements and guaranteed to be safe from malware. On top the new exclusive game releases, Gametop passed another exciting milestone in August: City Racing became the first game to hit the one million downloads mark and continues to be one of the most popular games of all time. Several other in-house developed titles have already passed the half a million mark, proving that the focus on exclusive titles is successful and very much appreciated by the Gametop users.

Contact:
Name: Juha Sompinmaki
Email: juha@gametop.com
Phone: +65 6716 9774

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Drones, Robots and Fully Integrated Design: Third-Generation SunPower® Oasis® Platform Reinvents Solar Power Plants

More than 700 Megawatts Awarded To Date

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWR) announced today that the third-generation SunPower® Oasis® platform for large-scale solar power plants, featuring a seamless integration of hardware and software unprecedented in the solar industry, is launching at an event today at SunPower's new research and development facility in Davis, Calif.

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"The Oasis platform is a complete solution that optimizes energy production and maximizes value for our power plant customers," said Tom Werner, president and CEO of SunPower. "Integral to each Oasis component, from the automated design tools to robotic panel cleaning, is more than 30 years of solar industry innovation and experience that only SunPower offers, enabling our customers to benefit from the world's most efficient, reliable solar technology available."

With more than 700 megawatts of the third-generation Oasis platform projects awarded to date, SunPower is starting construction on solar power plants in North America and China using the technology in the next several weeks. Beginning next year, all new solar power plants from SunPower will be constructed using the third generation Oasis platform.

"SunPower Oasis allows customers to generate more value from a broader selection of potential power plant sites, at an accelerated pace," Werner continued. "An Oasis solar power plant may be designed 90 percent faster than the time required to design conventional solar power plants. While flat, rectangular-shaped sites are required for other trackers on the market, Oasis can take advantage of unused irregularly shaped areas and slopes up to ten degrees to generate up to 60 percent more energy than conventional technology installed at the same site. Each additional ten acres of usable land on a site may represent two to four more megawatts of power, which can significantly impact a project's bottom line."

From project development through operations and maintenance (O&M), the Oasis platform optimizes return on investment with the following features:

    --  The SunPower® Oasis GEO(TM) system is a groundbreaking component of the
        Oasis platform that automates project design using drones and
        proprietary software. Thousands of designs are generated and evaluated
        by the software, based on site data gathered by the drones, and designs
        that best serve the customer's financial and energy goals are
        recommended. Developers can screen a large number of potential sites
        quickly using the cloud-based computing platform and owners can be
        assured that projects have been fully optimized for profitability and
        lowest cost of energy (LCOE) versus conventional manual-based approaches
        to project design and development.
    --  Oasis tracker rows are un-ganged, or not linked, and are wider and
        shorter in length than conventional trackers to enable flexible site
        selection, more efficient site utilization and increased energy
        production. The design allows for plants to be built on lands formerly
        considered unsuitable for plant development due to irregular shapes or
        slopes steeper than six degrees, the gradient limit for most
        competitors' tracker technology. Oasis systems can be built on slopes up
        to ten degrees, or 17 percent.
    --  Greater distance between the Oasis tracker rows accommodates integrated
        agricultural activity to enable dual use of sites for both power and
        food production. SunPower is partnering with University of California,
        Davis, a global leader in agricultural studies, to evaluate possible
        crop varieties and yield. As the number of solar power plant
        developments continue to grow around the world, the thoughtful
        integration of large-scale solar power systems with agricultural lands
        is an important consideration.
    --  More than 50 percent fewer tracker parts and an integrated design
        streamlines construction and reduces O&M costs. Oasis has no combiner
        boxes, cable trays, motor batteries or other parts that typically cause
        failure. All DC wiring of the trackers is managed above ground with
        pre-manufactured DC harnesses to simplify and speed installation.
    --  The fully integrated design supports both SunPower's high efficiency
        E-Series panels as well as SunPower's Performance Series (P-Series)
        solar panels. Both panels deliver industry leading long-term performance
        and reliability while reducing balance of system costs and land
        requirements.
    --  Soiling can be a leading source of potential revenue loss for power
        plant owners. SunPower utilizes proprietary robotic panel cleaning
        technology at its power plants that uses 75 percent less water than
        manual cleaning methods and operate at night to avoid disrupting daytime
        energy production. Robots under development for use with the
        third-generation Oasis platform are expected to have the capability to
        clean ten megawatts of panels in ten hours with three workers, twice as
        fast as the company's current robotic cleaning technology, and ten times
        faster than manual cleaning methods used by competitors.
    --  SunPower's Remote Operations and Control Center (ROCC) in Austin, Tex.
        offers 24/7/365 site monitoring and control, optimizing energy
        production to allow customers to better manage their energy. The ROCC
        will be monitoring and controlling more than 1.8 gigawatts of solar
        power plants around the world by the end of 2016.
The SunPower Research and Development Ranch, where SunPower is launching the new Oasis platform today, will host concept testing for new technologies that drive continued innovation in the energy industry. SunPower anticipates the R&D Ranch will create dozens of jobs in research and technology over the next five years. A leader in solar innovation and solar R&D investment, SunPower holds more than 600 patents.

Distinguished guests expected at today's event include Dr. Charlie Gay, director of the U.S. Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative, David Olsen of the California ISO Board of Governors, and SunPower founder Dr. Richard Swanson. The event includes a panel discussion on the future of large scale solar plants, moderated by Greentech Media's Julia Pyper.

Since launching its first-generation Oasis platform in 2010, SunPower has more than three gigawatts of solar power plants installed, under contract or in construction around the world, including the world's largest operational solar photovoltaic power plant, the Solar Star Projects in California.

The original Oasis platform was the first of SunPower's three fully-integrated systems built to work together for customer goals. The SunPower® Helix(TM) platform for commercial rooftops, ground and carports was launched in 2016, and the SunPower Equinox platform for residential rooftops made its debut earlier this year.

More information on Oasis can be found on SunPower's blog and at http://www.sunpower.com/oasis.

About SunPower
As one of the world's most innovative and sustainable energy companies, SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) provides a diverse group of customers with complete solar solutions and services. Residential customers, businesses, governments, schools and utilities around the globe rely on SunPower's more than 30 years of proven experience. From the first flip of the switch, SunPower delivers maximum value and superb performance throughout the long life of every solar system. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, SunPower has dedicated, customer-focused employees in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America. For more information about how SunPower is changing the way our world is powered, visit http://www.sunpower.com.

SunPower Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding expected project timelines, projected energy output, expected cost savings, and projected job creation. These forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause results, performance or achievement to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: regulatory changes and the availability of economic incentives promoting use of solar energy, challenges inherent in constructing and maintaining certain of our large projects, and fluctuations or declines in the performance of our solar panels and other products and solutions. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC or on the SEC Filings section of our Investor Relations website at investors.sunpowercorp.com. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.

©2016 SunPower Corporation.  All Rights Reserved.  SUNPOWER, the SUNPOWER logo, SUNPOWER EQUINOX, HELIX, OASIS and OASIS GEO are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunPower Corporation in the U.S. and other countries as well.

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