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Inocybe and Oracle Collaborate on OpenDaylight and Oracle Solaris

Inocybe Open Networking Platform provides Out-of-the-box Support for Oracle Solaris

MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Inocybe Technologies, the leading pure-play OpenDaylight (ODL) company, today announced that Inocybe's commercially supported OpenDaylight platform is available and includes support for Oracle Solaris. Inocybe's Open Networking Platform is a turn-key, optimized OpenDaylight Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to create and provide stable, enterprise-grade ODL instances for Software Defined Networking (SDN) deployments.  Customers seeking to solve key networking challenges such as network virtualization with OpenStack, Wide Area Network optimization, and campus-wide security enforcement features, can do so with the comfort of having their networking environment supported by the leading ODL experts at Inocybe. As a testament to the power the Inocybe Open Networking Platform provides, Oracle has chosen Inocybe as their OpenDaylight partner, leveraging out-of-the-box Oracle Solaris support, and has become a customer of the platform itself.

"We are excited that the culmination of years of development with OpenDaylight, and being a top contributor to the OpenDaylight project, has resulted in a robust OpenDaylight platform, building upon the work we have done with enterprises, operators, services providers, and networking vendors" said Mathieu Lemay, CEO, Inocybe Technologies, "We are even more excited that Oracle has entrusted us to work together as partners, and build support for Solaris within our OpenDaylight distribution."

The Inocybe Open Networking Platform offers customers key features such as:

    --  Commercial support for OpenDaylight
    --  Creating a use case driven distribution from a recipe of ODL components
    --  Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) life cycle
        management for ODL
    --  Tiered pricing plans based on recipes, support, and custom development
        needs
    --  Annual subscription for Platform + Instances
"We have engineered Oracle Solaris for the cloud, offering extremely efficient computing that's easy to administer. Oracle Solaris and SPARC S7 microprocessor with Silicon Secured Memory and Data Analytics Accelerators, deliver the industry's highest efficiency and enable organizations to run applications of all sizes on the SPARC platform at commodity price points. Our integrated technologies mean administrators can perform common, complex tasks in just a single step. A great example of this is our 1-step patching and rollback; allowing you to stay current without long downtime windows. Combining these advantages with our built-in OpenStack Distribution, makes it easier to move to the cloud," said Markus Flierl, vice president Oracle Solaris Core Technologies, Oracle Corporation. "When looking to expand our built-in, application-driven SDN capabilities for Java and Oracle Database with OpenDaylight, partnering with Inocybe was an easy decision to make based on their leadership and vision for extending cloud scale SDN."

Use cases for OpenDaylight in organizations are unique, and require a focused approach to serving customer needs. Inocybe's Open Networking Platform enables Inocybe, working with customers, to create recipes (groups of ODL components) that combine to address those use cases. A recipe is used to build a downloadable distribution within the SaaS platform, and is deployed as a customer premise instance, such as an ODL controller or agent.

"A customer recently told me they like our ODL subscription service because it gives them freedom without being locked-in to any particular networking hardware vendor. Our ODL subscription service is like nothing else in the market.  As the pure play OpenDaylight provider, we not only provide our customers simplified Software Defined Networking and an enhanced Open Networking Platform, we support them in their ODL implementations and enable the community, partners and vendors to add additional functionality to ODL expanding the platform and providing our customers additional value," said Mr. Lemay, "We believe in extending ODL capabilities for the community and within organizations, while providing a 'life-line' to OpenDaylight, along with training for customers to become self-sufficient."

Inocybe's Open Networking Platform subscription is available now. The platform is offered with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, with increasing options based on number of recipes and levels of technical support.

About Inocybe Technologies Inc.

Inocybe Technologies Inc. is the number one pure-play OpenDaylight company, delivering all the software, services, training and support needed for running OpenDaylight. Among the top five companies worldwide in contributing open source software to OpenDaylight, Inocybe has helped build and deploy 12% of Global OpenDaylight deployments. Inocybe Technologies is privately held and has been a pioneer in user empowered networking research since 2005. For additional information follow us @inocybetech or visit: http://www.inocybe.com.

SOURCE  Inocybe Technologies

Inocybe Technologies

CONTACT: Maddison Long, Inocybe Technologies, +1-888-445-7505, mlong@inocybe.com; Sarah Fraser, Oracle, sarah.fraser@oracle.com

HMS Releases TimeControl Version 7

One of the world's most popular timesheets undergoes a major evolution

MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - HMS Software, publishers of TimeControl, the world's most flexible timesheet system has announced that it has released TimeControl version 7. This version contains brand new features and numerous extensions to existing features.

The TimeControl 7 timesheet has been completely rewritten and now allows all cells in the timesheet to be edited simultaneously. In previous versions, due to the many customizable validations that are tracked on each cell and each line, a single line had to be edited at a time. For those with timesheets that have a large number of pre-loaded tasks, this will be a welcome change.

TimeControl 7 now allows you to view projects, tasks or assignments in graphical Gantt chart views. This gives users an easier perspective into data they have access to and highlights potential assignment challenges in the coming days. The view is highly configurable and is accessed from either TimeControl's Reporting tab or the MyAssignments tab of each user's Options page.

TimeControl 7 also introduces a brand new view into assignments and vacation requests with a calendar view. The view can include assignments and/or TimeRequests(TM) and can be accessed from either the reporting view or from right inside the TimeRequest Approval screen. A supervisor with multiple requests for vacations in a given period can quickly pop up a calendar to see them graphically displayed and can distinguish between draft, released for approval, approved and rejected requests by using different colors for each type.

There are more than 40 more exciting new and improved features in TimeControl 7. Visit TimeControl.com/features/latest to learn more.

About TimeControl

TimeControl was originally released in 1994. It was immediately successful in the project management sector and today is recognized not only as a project management solution, but also as an enterprise timesheet solution in use by companies worldwide. TimeControl is designed as a multipurpose timesheet able to serve the needs of both Finance and Project Management simultaneously. It includes features such as a multi-browser, multi-device interface, a PC and mobile interface, vacation approvals, executive dashboards, extensive approval functionality, flexible reporting and links to project management and corporate systems which makes the timesheet product ideally suited for integration with existing systems in any organization. TimeControl's flexibility allows it to be deployed for use as a time and attendance, time and billing, project tracking and flex-time system. TimeControl is available both for purchase for an on-premises installation or as an on-line subscription in the Cloud. For more information, visit http://www.timecontrol.com or contact HMS Software at info@hms.ca.

About HMS Software

Based in Montreal, Canada with offices in Toronto, HMS Software has been a leading provider of project management and enterprise timesheet systems and services since 1984. HMS Software's first customized timesheet application was written in 1984. With the launch of TimeControl as a commercial application in 1994, HMS Software began servicing clients worldwide.

SOURCE  HMS Software

HMS Software

CONTACT: Chris Vandersluis, (514) 695-8122, #223

Unique Money & Asset Game Coming to GrandCon

Grand Rapids native and game inventor set to demo financial card came at gaming convention.

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Topp Hogg Games, a young upstart in the tabletop gaming community, today announced it would be hosting a prototype event of a new card game on September 17(th), at GrandCon, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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The company, which prides itself on developing unique economy-based games, secured a table at this year's event to allow visitors an opportunity to see first-hand the unique and innovative approach to investing concepts presented in a fun, engaging format. This first edition game, "Riches or Ruin - Hogg Wild for Wealth," debuted in 2015 in limited production. The company believes players will appreciate the portfolio management aspects of building wealth in a game format.

"I am excited to introduce GrandCon attendees to a unique, one-of-a-kind financial game," says owner of Topp Hogg Games, Richard Parker. "This card game offers players a variety of assets for creating investment portfolios that generate cash flow, or produce huge profits. The astute player, who wisely adjusts to random economic conditions, just might have what it takes to become the game's 'Topp Hogg.'"

The company began developing a series of economic games in 2009.  By 2014, already numbering five in various stages of development, it was "Riches or Ruin - Hogg Wild for Wealth" that became the best choice to introduce to the gaming community as an educational, but challenging financial card game. 

The company implemented a tiered approach to learning the complete game. Four levels of play ease new players into the basic mechanics of investing, as they compete to create the most wealth. As they advance to higher levels, player interaction and random financial events are incorporated into gameplay. 

Richard Parker continued, "I wanted to dial-in to GrandCon's electric atmosphere by introducing players to the foundational game, 'Piglet Apprentice.' I believe Riches or Ruin's humorous pig-based theme will complement the excitement generated at such a terrific gaming convention."

To learn more about the prototyping event, or book an interview, contact Richard Parker 1.269.203.6543 or email, or visit the website at http://www.ToppHoggGames.com.

About Topp Hogg Games

Topp Hogg Games, conceived in 2009, develops unique economy-based tabletop games. It envisioned incorporating economic principles into an engaging, educational format for adults. To appeal to younger players, the brand's trademark pig-theme adds a humorous element to gameplay. Although its first parlay into the gaming world began with an investing style game, the company will bring other financial games to market that involve supply-demand and supply chain principles with a market driven game mechanic.

Twitter: @ToppHogg
Facebook:  Topp.Hogg.Games

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BeeRaider Brings its 21st Century Keyboard Design to Market With the Launch of Two New Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo-Sets

BeeRaider is today launching its first two keyboards incorporating its unique Radial Keyboard design.  The new keyboard design is logical, ergonomic and compact - a keyboard designed for the 21st century.

DROGHEDA, Ireland, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its unique and patented Radial Keyboard design, BeeRaider's new (US English language) products are desktop PC wireless keyboard and mouse combo sets intended primarily for use with WinTel computers.  The combo-set keyboards are being made available in two main layouts.  The first of these will feature the Company's own Optimised alpha-character layout, which BeeRaider contends will help to greatly improve a user's typing speed, thereby increasing their productivity.  The second keyboard offers an ergonomic and compact version of the standard QWERTY layout.  The company's first production run of 1,000 combo-set units will feature distinctively marked keyboards that will be unique to these first 1,000 units, so early ordering is advised. 

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The combo-sets are available now to order from the company's website at (http://www.BeeRaider.com/products).  An introductory purchase discount of 20% is on offer for the first 1,000 combo-set units, which leaves the Optimised combo-set priced at $119.99 and the QWERTY version at $111.99.

The innovative Optimised Radial Keyboard is primarily aimed at untrained computer keyboard users, which would be the vast majority of keyboard users today.  The design offers these users the means by which they can greatly improve their typing speed and efficiency over a relatively short period of time.  The layout of the Optimised keyboard's alpha-characters has been optimised in accordance with their frequency of occurrence in the use of the English language.  Testing shows that the Optimised keyboard's alpha-character layout can be memorized in as little as 10-20 minutes. 

The Company says that in designing the new keyboard, the aim was to create a design that would be logical, ergonomic and compact for the purpose of efficient data entry.  More detailed design information is available at BeeRaider's website: (http://www.BeeRaider.com).  The website also contains several informative videos showing various aspects of the design along with a useful tutorial video.

The QWERTY Radial Keyboard is both ergonomic and compact and comes with a silicone overlay containing the optimised character-set that is switch selectable by the user.  The intention is to allow those who purchase the QWERTY version to trial-test the optimised layout.

BeeRaider believes that their radical new Radial Keyboard design represents something of a landmark in the development of Human Interface Devices where data-entry by keyboard is concerned. 

About

BeeRaider is an Irish based keyboard company delivering quality innovative products for the purpose of efficient data-entry.  The company's decision to develop its radical new keyboard design was made because it was felt that the time was right to challenge the dominance of the QWERTY keyboard standard, which previously originated as a late 19th century design for mechanical typewriters.

The advent of a new era in computer-wear and portable computing devices has further exposed the inherent weaknesses of the QWERTY design and BeeRaider believes that the time is now right for an alternative solution in the form of their logical, ergonomic and compact Radial Keyboard, which is aimed at providing the first real alternative to the inefficient QWERTY design. 

BeeRaider Keyboards - simplifying the future of data-entry!

Media Contact Information

Ray McEnaney

BeeRaider Keyboards
Rosferrard House
Beaulieu
Drogheda
County Louth
Ireland

Web:http://www.BeeRaider.com

Email

Phone: +353 87 3688393

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Caseology Launches Fashion-Forward Phone Cases for Apple® iPhone® 7 and 7 Plus

Stylish Cases Boast High-Grade Materials for First-Rate Protection

CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseology, a fashion accessory brand known for its beautifully-designed and functional portfolio of phone cases for Apple and Samsung devices, today announced the launch of its newest line of cases for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Comprised of eight stylish collections inspired by the latest trends, each series is specially created to enhance consumers' mobile experiences. The lineup offers a new take on Caseology's widely popular Envoy, Skyfall, Parallax, Savoy and Wavelength series, while also introducing three new collections--Vault, Waterfall and Titan. Each line incorporates high-grade design elements to offer superior protection and accentuate users' personal styles.

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"Fueled by a keen eye toward existing and futuristic fashion, Caseology has pushed the envelope on design yet again with its new cases for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices. With the new line, consumers will still find the high-quality materials and protection they've come to expect from Caseology, but with a uniquely fresh take on modern tastes and trends," says Andrew Kim, product designer for Caseology. "We've come to realize that phone cases have really become just another every-day-carry accessory, like a purse or a wallet. Now, anyone toting the new iPhone devices--whether it's at home, on the town or at the office--will have endless opportunities to affordably accessorize their phones to match their personality and individuality."

Caseology's selection of cases for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus feature a patented interior design that incorporates intricate details, refined accents, leather and quality materials such as polyurethane (TPU) and polycarbonate (PC). With accessible price points starting at $21.99, the eight series consist of:

    --  Vault Series--embodying the epitome of 'rugged elegance' the Vault
        Series cases are slim yet extremely durable. Cases are laser-etched,
        feature a carbon fiber texture and TPU material to reliably protect
        against unexpected slips. Available in Black.
    --  Waterfall Series--proving less is truly more, the Waterfall Series
        features clean, smooth lines with flexible transparent acrylic material
        to both show off the iPhone and protect against impact. Available in
        Clear, Gray, Mint Green and Rose Gold colorways.
    --  Titan Series--the ideal combination of durability and elegance, the
        Titan Series is Caseology's most rugged offering. While more resilient,
        the Titan's profile is still modern and slim and made with durable TPU
        and hard polycarbonate to create two shock-absorbent layers around the
        device. Available in Gunmetal, Deep Blue and Rose Gold colorways.
    --  Savoy Series--the perfect mix of glam and luxury, the Savoy Series
        features warm chrome accents and creamy colors. Smooth to the touch, the
        Savoy is made of polycarbonate lined with microfiber cloth to protect
        devices from scratches. Available in Navy, Black, Mint Green and Pink
        colorways.
    --  Envoy Series--these sophisticated cases incorporate dual-layered TPU
        fused with artificial leather and a polycarbonate frame for secure drop
        protection. Leather detailing adds a touch of edge, on-trend with the
        leather silhouettes found on the catwalk this season. Available in
        Leather Beige, Leather Cherry Oak, Leather Green, Leather Black and
        Carbon Fiber Black colorways.
    --  Skyfall Series--made of transparent acrylic and polycarbonate; these
        minimalistic cases allow users to show off the sleekness of the iPhone
        while still offering superior protection. A color-matched metallic
        bumper provides extra shock-absorbency and also ties in perfectly with
        the metallic trend for fall. Available in Gold, Rose Gold, Silver and
        Black colorways.
    --  Parallax Series--featuring flexible TPU sleeves and polycarbonate, the
        Parallax cases incorporate three-dimensional moldings and soft coatings
        to provide a soft, comfortable grip. A trendy geometric pattern creates
        a sense of movement and texture. Available in Black, Black/Gold, Navy
        Blue, Mint Green and Pink colorways.
    --  Wavelength Series--the three-dimensional line pattern of the Wavelength
        Series provides eye-catching yet subtle detailing. The functional
        tactile interior allows for an improved grip and comfort to the touch.
        Available in Black, Black/Gold, Navy Blue, Mint Green and Pink
        colorways.
Caseology's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus cases are available now on Amazon.com. For more information on Caseology's full lineup of products, please visit CaseologyCases.com.

About Caseology

Founded in 2014, Caseology is a fashion accessory brand designing stylish, best-selling cell phone cases for consumers' busy lifestyles. With more than 350 products in its portfolio, Caseology continues to push the envelope on innovating 'tech-cessories' for iPhone and Android devices, including the recently-released Galaxy Note 7. Focused on innovation and spreading goodness, the company is keenly aware of changing tastes and needs, and translates that into quality, inspired products that combine high-grade materials for protection with unmatched attention to detail. Currently, Caseology is one of Amazon's Top 50 Sellers Worldwide, with products that continuously rank in the top 20 Best Selling Cell Phone Cases on Amazon. For more information, visit http://www.CaseologyCases.com or follow Caseology on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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UniPixel Awarded 13.3-inch Consumer Market Laptop Program for 21st Design Win of 2016

Program To Include XTouch(TM) and Diamond Guard(TM)

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- UniPixel, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL), a provider of advanced touch solutions to the touchscreen and flexible electronics markets, today announced the 21(st) design win awarded to the Company since the beginning of calendar 2016. The Company has been awarded a 13.3-inch laptop program from an existing customer directed to the consumer market. The new device will include UniPixel's leading-edge XTouch touchscreen sensors and Diamond Guard hardcoat to maximize touchscreen responsiveness and seamlessly support the Microsoft Pen protocol.

Jeff Hawthorne, president and chief executive officer of UniPixel, said, "We are starting to receive design awards for increasingly higher volume consumer devices, as compared to the products targeting the commercial market that has driven our revenue to date.  This laptop will contribute to our 2017 revenue growth as it comes to market."

"Increasingly, the combination of our XTouch sensors and Diamond Guard hardcoat is attracting new design wins as the demand for stylus use by technology users expands," continued Mr. Hawthorne. "The broadening adoption of the Windows 10 operating system, the Windows Surface Pro device, and other similar devices, are proliferating touchscreen technology and propelling the adoption of active stylus. The combination of touchscreen technology and active stylus appears to be on its way to becoming the industry standard. UniPixel is well positioned to be a leading provider of technology to enable this development on a broad scale."

"Our copper metal mesh sensors offer significantly lower sheet resistance, which enhances touchscreen and stylus responsiveness," concluded Mr. Hawthorne. "This type of design win validates our technology and demonstrates the confidence that major device manufacturers have in UniPixel's ability to manufacture and deliver critically important components for their next generation devices."

Volume production for this program is expected to commence in the first quarter of calendar 2017. The announcement of this new product win, plus the programs originally acquired in the April 2015 acquisition, the others awarded this year and the one product announced late in 2015, brings to 25 the total number of programs awarded to UniPixel.

About UniPixel 
UniPixel, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL) develops and markets Performance Engineered Films for the touch screen and flexible electronics markets. The company's roll-to-roll electronics manufacturing process patterns fine line conductive elements on thin films. The company markets its technologies for touch panel sensor, cover glass replacement, and protective cover film applications under the XTouch(TM) and Diamond Guard(TM) brands. For further information, visit http://www.unipixel.com.

Forward-looking Statements
All statements in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including the statements regarding future revenues and estimated dates of production. Such statements contain words such as "will," and "expect," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology.  These statements are based on management's current expectations. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of UniPixel's control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to extend product offerings into and compete successfully in new areas or products, the ability to compete in our currents markets, the ability to commercialize licensed technology, unexpected occurrences that deter the "bring to market" plan for products, trends and fluctuations in the industry, changes in demand and purchasing volume of customers, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, our ability to raise additional capital, the ability to move product sales to production levels, the success of product sales in new markets or of recently produced product offerings, the ability to enforce our intellectual property rights and those set forth under Item 1A "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and other current and periodic reports filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to UniPixel as of the date hereof, and UniPixel assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Trademarks in this release are the property of their respective owners

Contact:
Joe Diaz, Robert Blum, Joe Dorame
Lytham Partners, LLC
602-889-9700
unxl@lythampartners.com

SOURCE  UniPixel, Inc.

UniPixel, Inc.

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IGT and BCLC Introduce Powerbucks Omni-Channel Jackpot

North America's first omni-channel jackpot offers prize pool upwards of $1 million

LONDON, Sept. 12, 2016 /CNW/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation ("BCLC") announce the Canadian debut of IGT's Powerbucks(®), North America's first omni-channel progressive prize pool jackpot. Powerbucks links the jackpot pool from the land-based Powerhits(TM) slot games at BCLC's 33 gaming facilities, with the mobile and desktop versions of the game found on PlayNow.com in British Columbia and Manitoba.

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IGT has worked closely with BCLC for 19 years to deliver innovative and dynamic casino-style games. In 2010, IGT began offering games online through PlayNow.com, Canada's first regulated online gambling site. The launch of the converged Powerbucks jackpot marks a new milestone for IGT and BCLC as they continue to develop new and exciting experiences for players living in an increasingly digital world.

"Powerbucks delivers a whole new jackpot experience to PlayNow.com players that is unique in North America," said Monica Bohm, BCLC Vice President of eGaming. "Players can play Powerbucks for a chance to win jackpots of $1 million or more anytime from their mobile devices, home computers or local casinos." 

"The introduction of new, innovative products, such as Powerbucks, helps BCLC deliver the very best in gambling entertainment to British Columbians while benefiting communities across the province," said Brad Desmarais, BCLC Vice President of Casino and Community Gaming. 

"IGT is pleased to partner with BCLC for the Canada debut of Powerbucks," said David Flinn, IGT Regional Vice President, Canada.  "Powerbucks extends IGT's legacy in developing omni-channel products that push the envelope of innovation and transform the way players enjoy gaming entertainment."

Powerbucks players betting $0.50 to $2.99 are eligible for the game's static $1 million jackpot and players wagering a minimum $3 bet are eligible for the game's progressive jackpot that starts at $1 million.

For more information, visit IGT or facebook.com/IGT, follow us on twitter.com/IGTnews or watch youtube.com/igt.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit http://www.igt.com.

About BCLC
BCLC offers socially responsible gaming entertainment while generating income to benefit all British Columbians. For more than 31 years, BCLC has delivered more than $19 billion to the B.C. government to support communities, provincial programs and services, charities and major events that have helped shape B.C. Learn more at http://www.bclc.com/.

Contact:
Michelle Schenk, IGT, +1 (702) 669-8177

BCLC Media Relations, +1 (604) 225-6460,  mediarelations@bclc.com

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IGT and BCLC Introduce Powerbucks Omni-Channel Jackpot

North America's first omni-channel jackpot offers prize pool upwards of $1 million

LONDON, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation ("BCLC") announce the Canadian debut of IGT's Powerbucks(®), North America's first omni-channel progressive prize pool jackpot. Powerbucks links the jackpot pool from the land-based Powerhits(TM) slot games at BCLC's 33 gaming facilities, with the mobile and desktop versions of the game found on PlayNow.com in British Columbia and Manitoba.

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IGT has worked closely with BCLC for 19 years to deliver innovative and dynamic casino-style games. In 2010, IGT began offering games online through PlayNow.com, Canada's first regulated online gambling site. The launch of the converged Powerbucks jackpot marks a new milestone for IGT and BCLC as they continue to develop new and exciting experiences for players living in an increasingly digital world.

"Powerbucks delivers a whole new jackpot experience to PlayNow.com players that is unique in North America," said Monica Bohm, BCLC Vice President of eGaming. "Players can play Powerbucks for a chance to win jackpots of $1 million or more anytime from their mobile devices, home computers or local casinos." 

"The introduction of new, innovative products, such as Powerbucks, helps BCLC deliver the very best in gambling entertainment to British Columbians while benefiting communities across the province," said Brad Desmarais, BCLC Vice President of Casino and Community Gaming. 

"IGT is pleased to partner with BCLC for the Canada debut of Powerbucks," said David Flinn, IGT Regional Vice President, Canada.  "Powerbucks extends IGT's legacy in developing omni-channel products that push the envelope of innovation and transform the way players enjoy gaming entertainment."

Powerbucks players betting $0.50 to $2.99 are eligible for the game's static $1 million jackpot and players wagering a minimum $3 bet are eligible for the game's progressive jackpot that starts at $1 million.

For more information, visit IGT or facebook.com/IGT, follow us on twitter.com/IGTnews or watch youtube.com/igt.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit http://www.igt.com.

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Enterprise Big Data Start-up IQLECT Set to Disrupt Business Analytics Space, Launch Real-time Analysis on Cloud at VLDB

BANGALORE, September 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Real-time data analytics company IQLECT, the enterprise big data startup from
Bangalore, founded by ex-CTO of Jabong.com Sachin Sinha and funded by Exfinity Venture
Partners and slew of investors from the US, has just launched its cloud offering for
real-time data analysis. In June 2016, Gartner in its 2020 predictions has outlined that
by 2017, virtually all new analytic software purchases will begin as a free or low-cost
proof of concept, enabling buyers to try the software before they buy. The IQLECT on cloud
is built on these business fundamentals that enterprise today want to move away from
spending large sums on evaluating big data tools and realising later that these were short
of expectations. In the same report, Gartner says that through 2018, 70% of Hadoop
deployments will fail to meet cost savings and revenue-generation objectives due to skills
and integration challenges.

    IQLECT offers a hardware-software converged platform to provide actionable data
insights in real-time. Real-time insights are the need of the hour for businesses such as
e-commerce, financial services, digital media, targeted marketing, mobility and internet
of things. However, it is difficult to setup such an infrastructure currently since the
available options are either costly or complex, requiring integration of multiple software
components, which makes it necessary to spend months of effort just to get started.

    IQLECT simplifies the overall proposition and offers a fully baked off-the-shelf
software converged platform, either on the cloud or as a converged hardware-software
all-in-a-box platform. The convergence of all necessary software and hardware in one box
enables the users to get up and running in few hours, thus making the proposition highly
scalable, cost-effective and easy to integrate and accelerates the time to market for
enterprises.

    IQLECT's offering on cloud is an end-to-end ready to consume solution using just
screen clicks and can be deployed over a cup of coffee.

    Users can select from a freemium pricing options and click to deploy the entire
infrastructure and software on cloud. IQLECT's simple intuitive dashboard let users:

       
        - define the correlation or other eventing rules for pattern recognition, alerts and
          notification
        - run predictive analysis
        - social Media Analysis e.g., Sentiment analysis of Twitter stream
        - ad Personalisation
        - pixel analysis like Google's analytics platform
        - recommendation engine for an e-commerce store
        - fraud detection in financial services
        - monitoring Internet of Things (IoT) devices
        - data centre analytics and many more

    Users will have the option to try out all of these free of cost before making the
purchase which is a direct cost saving for IT departments of enterprises compared to
resources deployed in selecting other analytic tools in the market. IQLECT competes with
Microsoft, Amazon Kinesis, IBM and a few other open source tools. Looking at the
competition, Sachin Sinha, CEO explained that besides ready-to-be-deployed solution which
makes us among the very few who have this offering today, IQLECT is also a simplified and
a cost-effective solution due to its architecture and propriety technology.

    Real-time data analysis is poised to disrupt decision making in organizations- big or
small and IQLECT is ready to play its due part in emerging IT landscape. IQLECT is
expanding the geographical reach and building a line-up of clients in e-commerce,
financial services, media and telecommunication industries.

    Looking back at the journey of IQLECT leading to this day of cloud offering launch,
Lip-Bu Tan, IQLECT mentor and board member of HP enterprise says, "We are proud of the
team at IQLECT led by Sachin Sinha, which has been persistent in its goal of disrupting
the analytics space. The IQLECT on cloud is a formidable tool and in times to come, it
will play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of data based decision making."

    About IQLECT 

    IQLECT [http://www.iqlect.com ] is a big data analytics company based in Bangalore,
India. IQLECT offers a hardware-software converged platform, for users to enable real-time
data analysis for their businesses, in a cost-effective and process-efficient manner.

    The team at IQLECT represents the best of minds and leaders who has decades of
experience in this area from companies such as Amazon, IBM Research, Facebook, EMC,
Informatica, Microsoft, Oracle, Yahoo, Novel etc. They have an academic background from
reputed institutes like IITs, MIT, Berkeley, Univ of Utah, Univ of Wisconsin, Madison with
B.Tech, MS and PhDs in Database and Analytic domains.

    The company has raised US$2 million in seed funding from Exfinity Venture Partners.
Exfinity Venture Partners is backed by software industry veterans such as TV Mohandas Pai,
V. Balakrishnan, Deepak Ghaisas, Girish Paranjpe among others. The company has used these
funds in expansion of team and product development. IQLECT is the first investment in
analytic space by Exfinity Ventures and it believes that IQLECT has developed complete
stack from ground up to quickly enable real-time analysis on the cloud or on-premise. The
start-up has also raised an undisclosed amount in March 2016 from Lip-Bu Tan, founder of
Silicon valley-based Walden International and CEO of Cadence Design Systems, Michael Marks,
former CEO of Flextronics and founding partner at Riverwood Capital and Nicolas
Braithwaite, founding partner at Riverwood Capital and former Flextronics CTO.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Swati Nathani 
        swati@teampumpkin.com 
        +91-9833195584 
        Team Pumpkin 

     

IQLECT

Instant Data Centers, LLC, an Affordable Alternative to a Traditional Data Center, is Officially Launched

Instant Data Centers Recently Acquired the Technology from Elliptical Mobile Solutions, LLC

GILBERT, Ariz., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Instant Data Centers, a company that designs, builds and deploys Micro-Modular Data Center solutions that are budget friendly while saving time and space, are pleased to announce the launch of their company.

To learn more about Instant Data Centers, LLC and the innovative services that they offer, please visit https://instantdatacenters.com/about-us/ at any time.

As a spokesperson for Instant Data Centers (IDC) noted, they recently acquired Elliptical Mobile Solutions, LLC (EMS) as well as their entire product line. Instant Data Centers' majority owners, Managed Admin, LLC, acquired the assets from a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy that EMS filed in January, 2015.

"Managed Admin has transferred all of the patents of Elliptical Mobile Solutions to their name and licensed them exclusively to IDC, of which IDC is already manufacturing the products," the spokesperson said, adding that Instant Data Centers is pleased to be able to continue to fully service the existing EMS customers, as well as fulfill pending orders and provide new customers with highly efficient data center solutions.

For business owners who are tired of expensive data centers that take up a lot of space and time, the friendly and experienced team from Instant Data Centers is ready and willing to help. 

"We establish, expand, or convert any facility into a turn-key, modular data center. This improves efficiencies, avoids significant costs within operations, reduces deployment timelines and provides significant space and energy savings," the spokesperson said.

Thanks to the innovative Micro-Modular Data Center approach, racks and cooling can easily be added, which drops CAPEX and OPEX to match the existing equipment. All that is needed, the spokesperson noted, is an empty floor space with access to power.

About Instant Data Centers:

Instant Data Centers (IDC) is the cost-effective alternative to a traditional data center. IDC manufactures Micro-Modular Data Centers (MMDC's). Their design automatically secures Information Technology And Communication Systems (ITC/AV) equipment, reduces cooling energy demands via their airflow and closed-loop cooling. Based on years of data center knowledge, they have engineered a highly efficient solution versus ambient cooling or a co-location model. They built that solution - for their clients' data centers and theirs. For more information, please visit https://instantdatacenters.com/.

Contact:
Russ Dailey
Russ@InstantDataCenters.com
(480) 999-3064

SOURCE  Instant Data Centers

Instant Data Centers

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

ANTOP Redesigns Yagi Antenna For Digital Age

Compact Flat-Panel Outdoor Antenna Design Delivers High Performance and Easy Installation

ONTARIO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The ANTOP engineers are at it again. They've taken the traditional, unsightly Yagi mechanical type antenna through a complete re-design to make all its components fit inside a tough all-weather unit about the size of a bread box.

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ANTOP's new Flat-Panel Outdoor antenna series combines classic Yagi engineering - with up to 14 elements, metal antenna dipole, directors, reflectors, low noise and anti-interference amplifiers - redesigned to achieve a similar gain level within a contemporary sleek design perfectly suited for exterior mounting on any residential home. 

ANTOP's Flat Panel Outdoor Antenna series boasts nine different models. Their multi-direction coverage pattern and High Gain digital qualities ensure less blind spots and maximum reception.  Reception range varies by model beginning at 60 miles and continuing up to 80 miles from the broadcast origination point. Each model comes equipped with a built in 4G LTE Filter to block 3G and 4G signals from cell phones, transmitters, and wireless networks. 

"We feel that our Flat Panel Outdoor Antenna series will be a welcome change for consumers as they now have a quick and easy to install alternative to the old unsightly traditional mechanical version," said Eric Jiang, ANTOP vice president. "This product line has the capability to revolutionize the market by introducing an innovative new approach to delivering high gain signal performance similar to that of the old eight-to-24 element Yagi."

Selected amplified models include the Smartpass, an ANTOP exclusive amplifier technology that uses an all-in-one design to allow an easier connection to deliver the correct balance between short, medium and long range signal strength for better reception.

The hard ABS, anti-UV and waterproof exterior casing protects the antenna's internal elements from any weather conditions, while the sleek, flat design provides visual appeal making it perfect for outdoor installation. The unit is suited for indoor use as well, a stand is also included for table and floor positioning.

About ANTOP Antenna: Established in 1980, ANTOP has become one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of digital indoor and outdoor TV antennas. Focused on providing superior customer service and offering the best Over-The-Air TV signal reception solutions for consumer Home, Recreational Vehicle, and Marine antenna use. For additional information visit, http://www.antopantenna.com

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Hisense Showcases World's First Triple-Drum Washing Machine at IFA 2016

QINGDAO, China, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense rolled out the world's first innovative Triple-Drum washing machine at this year's IFA in Berlin, one of the world's largest trade shows for consumer electronics. Hisense attracted much attention worldwide with this innovation. Several consumer electronics rivals from around the globe visited the Hisense booth to get a look at the new washing machine.

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Unlike a traditional single drum washing machine, the Triple-Drum from Hisense comes equipped with three drums, a novel approach to a common household device taken by China's home appliance giant, allowing homemakers to separate the laundry by placing regular clothing, underwear and socks into three specialized drums. The unusual approach to the design provides consumers with an unprecedented option for sorting the laundry prior to washing and with a washing experience previously only available from professional laundry services. The multi-purpose Triple-Drum washing machine is expected to take the lead in addressing Chinese consumers' growing demand for high-quality home appliances.

With this innovative product, Hisense was able to demonstrate its extensive expertise and many years of experience, in tandem with the company's spirit for innovation and the excellence of its international technology development team. The result is the creation of an industry-disruptive revolutionary product, a front-loading washing machine based on a redesigned platform with optimized system matching, including several breakthrough changes in the structural configuration as well as the design of the drive and shock absorption systems, culminating in a device capable of handling three drums within one machine without having to make the machine taller or wider. Hisense has redefined the washing machine.

At this year's IFA, Hisense also displayed its Huanxi washing machine, which combines the design of a traditional front-loading washing machine with a new wash basin. The space-saving Huanxi a multi-purpose piece of equipment, responding to the demand for a device that fits snugly into a compact modern kitchen and bathroom environment.

Hisense's original Pin-Zhijing and Huanxi washing machines, which have not been available in China, made their debuts at IFA 2016. These new exhibits from Hisense demonstrated the company's vision and commitment to expanding its presence in the international high-end home appliance market. Hisense aims to build a new identity across the global market for made-in-China washing machines, characterized by proprietary innovations and products powered by advanced technologies.

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Abilix 2016 New Product Release Conference Successfully Held in Shanghai

Playing Abilix, Training Success Ability!

SHANGHAI, Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 8, some 800 distributors, 200 media as well as 500 Abilix fans from 23 countries gathered to attend the Abilix New Product Release Conference at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center for the debut of Abilix's new educational robots.

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Educational robots, with their significant mission of education, are hi-tech products that are born to cultivate preteens and teens' success. With a mission to assist youngsters to succeed in their lives, Abilix has exclusively made 4 educational robots series for home education that come with 9 new products. These products possess major patents in educational robotics that are recognized around the world, including 161 authorized and pending patents, building an indestructible protection system.

    --  The Krypton series brick robot has a unique six-side attachable building
        mechanism which makes it the world's first brick robot with the most
        mechanical possibilities. Preteens and teens can build planes,
        motorcycles, or even an Eiffel Tower with the Krypton series, just to
        name a few.
    --  The Oculus series mobile robot possesses the fanciest appearance, the
        most powerful brain and a unique vacuum cleaning system, making it one
        of the leading mobile educational robots in the world.
    --  The Sinus series flying robot is the first flying robot exclusively made
        for preteens and teens. Not only does it demonstrate outstanding
        performance in safety and durability, but also does well in taking
        photos and recording videos with various robot APPs, such as the air
        combat APP and the air ballet APP.
    --  The Everest series humanoid robot owns the first 2-DOF hip-joint
        intelligent servo motors which make it more flexible than any other
        robot products in the market.
With technological breakthrough, the price of Abilix educational robots is also revolutionary. Abilix intends to break the price barrier, trying to bring these robots in every homes that allow broader usage among youngsters, and eventually realizes Abilix's ultimate goal -- Improving success ability, taking youngsters further.

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Abilix

CONTACT: Yaxin Wang, +86-152-9567-9381, wangyx@partnerx.cn

LeEco to Host an EPIC Shopping Fest for its Indian Users

NEW DELHI, September 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Global ecosystem and technology conglomerate, LeEco has been constantly making
headlines in the Indian market, erstwhile for its Superphones, LeMall and most lately for
its Super TVs. The company will now be bringing in a one-of-a-kind online shopping
festival with impressive discounts to India in September. LeEco has been hosting similar
shopping events in Mainland China, Hong Kong and the US market in September that are
hugely celebrated.

    To say the least, LeEco's aggressive expansion plans have been visible to the industry
lately and the company is leaving no stone unturned to impress its users. Through industry
trendsetter products and enticing offers on them, LeEco has successfully earned a strong
mind share and market share in India.

    Through this fest, LeEco is looking at strengthening its customer loyalty across its
online platforms. LeEco has recently launched its own e-commerce platform, LeMall.com that
hosts all Superproducts by the company and has received a tremendous user response in a
short span of time. Within a month of its launch, LeMall India recorded about 7.5 million
unique visitors, surpassing many of its popular peers by a good margin in the non-app
segment.

    As part of this EPIC online shopping fest, LeEco will be offering never before offers
on its existing range of Superphones, Super TVs, and range of accessories. Apart from
deals, there will be plenty of freebies and loyalty bonus that the company will be
offering to its user base.

    So stay tuned for the extravaganza to kick off.

    About LeEco:  

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple Internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley.

    With 'Breakthrough Technologies, Comprehensive Ecosystem and Disruptive Pricing' as
the guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart devices
or accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, LeAuto. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides personalized
products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Aaron Samuel 
        aaronsamuel@le.com  
        +91-9686100143 
        LeEco India 

     

Le Ecosystem Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

iWedia's Teatro-3.0 Software Solution for Linux STB Now Available on Top of the Latest SmarDTV's SmarBOX Hybrid Family of STB

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, September 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    iWedia, a leading provider of software solutions for TV devices to service operators
and consumer electronics manufacturers, today announced that it has integrated its
Linux-based Teatro-3.0 software solution for IP-connected zappers on top of SmarDTV's
SmarBOX Hybrid, the latest stylish designed family of hybrid Set-Top Boxes (STB) from
SmarDTV ranging from entry level to Ultra HD models.

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    The announcement was made at IBC 2016, which is being held in Amsterdam from Friday,
September 9th through to Tuesday, September 13th. Both SmarDTV (hall 1, booth C81) and
iWedia (hall 5, booth B40) exhibit at the show where the integrated solution will be
demonstrated.

    SmarDTV's SmarBOX Hybrid is a new range of FHD/UHD STB targeting Pay TV operators
willing a first level of IP support without compromising on price. It supports a full
range of front-end options (S2/C/T2 + IP) and offers a complete connectivity set, all this
gathered within a very compact design.

    Teatro-3.0, a software solution for IP-connected zappers, is based on Linux with a
User Interface built in HTML/CSS which uses specific JavaScript APIs allowing access to
digital TV features. The solution features DLNA (player and renderer), access to "walled
garden" Web and OTT video services (CE-HTML portals, HbbTV applications), as well as
Personal Video Recorder and Time Shift Buffer.

    With respect to security, Teatro-3.0 is pre integrated with NAGRA anyCAST and with
Conax Contego solutions for broadcast, multicast, and OTT services protection.

    "Teatro-3.0 is ideally suited at entry level hybrid STB," said Sunghoon Kim, VP Sales
at iWedia. "However, it does not compromise on connectivity features as it gives full
support to both home networking - through DLNA, and to Web and OTT video services -
through HbbTV," he added. "There is thus a perfect fit between this solution and SmarDTV's
SmarBOX Hybrid family of STB and we are delighted to have performed this integration."

    About iWedia 

    iWedia provides software components and solutions for TV devices to service operators
and consumer electronics manufacturers. Its mission is to deliver the software products
and services needed by its customers to adapt constantly to the ever-changing requirements
of the digital TV markets. In addition to stand-alone components (HLS, DASH, VidiPath,
DVB>IP, MHEG-5, HbbTV, CI Plus, DTCP-IP, TR-069, etc.), iWedia offers a range of complete
solutions for zappers, connected receivers, Smart TVs, as well as for OTT and IPTV boxes.
Dubbed Teatro, these solutions are available for RTOS, Linux/HTML, and Android/Java and
are pre-integrated with leading service and delivery platforms, CA/DRM systems, and
chipsets. Alongside its products, iWedia delivers efficient and scalable software
integration services performed by an experienced team used to enable rapid deployments of
high volume consumer electronics devices. iWedia is headquartered in Switzerland with
development labs in Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia, and sales and support offices in Brazil,
France, Germany, India, and Thailand.

    Please visit http://www.iwedia.com for more information.

       
         
        Media Contact:

         
        Herve Creff 
        VP Marketing, iWedia 
        +33-2-57-87-29-19 
        herve.creff@iwedia.com 

     

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iWedia's Teatro-3.5 Software Solution for Android TV STB Now Available for the Latest HiSilicon's Family of STB Chipsets

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, September 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    iWedia, a leading provider of software solutions for TV devices to service operators
and Consumer Electronics manufacturers, today announced that its Teatro-3.5 software
solution for Android TV STB is available for the latest family of STB chipsets from
HiSilicon Technologies Co., Ltd., a worldwide leading company providing silicon solutions
for digital home, communications and wireless terminals.

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    The announcement was made at IBC 2016, which is being held in Amsterdam from Friday,
September 9th through to Tuesday, September 13th. Both HiSilicon (hall 2, booth C30) and
iWedia (hall 5, booth B40) exhibit at the show where the integrated solution will be
demonstrated.

    The Hi3798/Hi3796 series of chipsets includes Hi3798M V100, Hi3796M V100, and Hi3798C
V200. It provides solutions for entry-level through high-end FHD/UHD HEVC STB. It features
an advanced security engine integrating a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), a Secure
Video-Path (SVP), and forensic watermarking technologies. All security requirements are
fulfilled to protect the system both in static and running modes. The security engine
protects the power on and boot processes, the OS kernel loading, the middleware launching,
and the app/UI execution.

    Teatro-3.5 is a complete software solution for STB operated by Android TV. It is based
on iWedia's ANDROID4TV framework which extends Android TV with broadcast and multicast Pay
TV functionalities implemented as input modules of the Android TV Input Framework (TIF).

    Teatro-3.5 is available ported on various STB based on HiSilicon chipset, integrated
with various Conditional Access Systems (CAS), and connected to various service delivery
platforms and content delivery networks.

    The UI/UX of Teatro-3.5 consists in a 2D-animated live TV app called C-More Live. This
system app listed by the launcher is fully compliant with Google design principles and
gathers all the features of a regular STB app: zapping banner, service list, grid EPG, PVR
and Time Shift.

    "With Teatro-3.5 Pay TV service providers can get the best of Android TV while
delivering alongside their own legacy Pay TV services," says Nikola Tesli  , CTO at iWedia.
"The latest STB chipsets from HiSilicon constitute a perfect platform for hosting this
solution and we are very pleased to have achieved this porting".

    "With the availability of Teatro-3.5 on our Hi3798/Hi3796 series of chipsets and in
leveraging iWedia's integration services capabilities we help our STB OEM customers to
bring a better Time-To-Market to Pay TV operators wanting to take the Android TV track,"
says Liu Zhiyang, General Manager of STB Chipsets at HiSilicon.

    About HiSilicon 

    HiSilicon Technologies Co., Ltd. is a leading chipset solution provider for telecom
networks, wireless terminals, and digital media. It was formerly known as the ASIC design
center of Huawei since 1991 and was spun off in 2004. HiSilicon has the advantage of
providing end-to-end chipsets and solutions, from telecom networks to consumer
electronics. Set-Top Box chipsets have been deployed at more than 100 global operators in
over 50 countries, the accumulated volume exceeding 50 million units for IPTV and 60
million units for DVB. For more than 20 years, meeting customers' demands is a driving
force for HiSilicon. HiSilicon always aims to provide high quality chip solutions with
excellent services and support, and notably a very quick response to customers' requests.
HiSilicon Technologies will continuously help customers in their value creation.

    Please visit http://www.hisilicon.com for more information.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Emmanuel Vigot 
        Head of Terminal Chipset Europe, HiSilicon Technologies 
        +33-6-2161-4917 
        emmanuel.vigot@hisilicon.com

         

    About iWedia 

    iWedia provides software components and solutions for TV devices to service operators
and Consumer Electronics manufacturers. Its mission is to deliver the software products
and services needed by its customers to adapt constantly to the ever-changing requirements
of the digital TV markets. In addition to stand-alone components (HLS, DASH, VidiPath,
DVB>IP, MHEG-5, HbbTV, CI Plus, DTCP-IP, TR-069, etc.), iWedia offers a range of complete
solutions for zappers, connected receivers, Smart TVs, as well as for OTT and IPTV boxes.
Dubbed Teatro, these solutions are available for RTOS, Linux/HTML, and Android/Java and
are pre-integrated with leading service and delivery platforms, CA/DRM systems, and
chipsets. Alongside its products, iWedia delivers efficient and scalable software
integration services performed by an experienced team used to enable rapid deployments of
high volume Consumer Electronics devices. iWedia is headquartered in Switzerland with
development labs in Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia, and sales and support offices in France,
Germany, India, and Thailand.

    Please visit http://www.iwedia.com for more information.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Herve Creff 
        VP Marketing, iWedia 
        +33-2-57-87-29-19 
        herve.creff@iwedia.com

         

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All Systems Go: Arizona Lottery's Advanced, New Integrated Gaming System from Scientific Games is Live

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced the successful launch of its latest generation lottery gaming system for the Arizona Lottery ("the Lottery"). The system is now "live" with the retail terminals across the state, increasing the momentum behind the Lottery's strategic plan to grow sales and financial returns to state beneficiaries.

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Designed and installed by Scientific Games, this new and advanced gaming system brings significant improvements to the consumer experience at retail, advanced promotional and content delivery capabilities, as well as enhancements to data security and communications between the Lottery and its retailers.

"We could not be more excited about the success of our gaming systems conversion. The collaboration between our team and Scientific Games has been unprecedented throughout this nine-month project," said Gregg Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery. "Retailers are very pleased with the new point-of-sale equipment and this new system will help the Arizona Lottery move forward in our goals to significantly grow retail sales and increase contributions to our state beneficiaries."

In July 2015, the Arizona Lottery awarded Scientific Games a new contract for its gaming system, with its Evaluation Committee Report noting: "SGI is an industry leader in innovation and offers the best opportunity to grow lottery sales in this ever-changing environment as we move into the future."

The new contract provides an integrated lottery gaming system, facilities management services for the Lottery's central computer systems, software, data center operations, a retailer telecommunications network, retail point-of-sale and peripherals, in-store digital advertising content system, mobile programs, retailer website, as well as marketing and promotional services. The contract remains in effect for five years beginning August 28, 2016. The contract may be extended for up to an additional five years.

Pat McHugh, Senior Vice President, Global Lottery Systems for Scientific Games, said, "We are very pleased to see so much excitement surrounding this conversion. Scientific Games aligned with the Lottery's strategic goals and our teams have worked well together every step of the way. We've implemented the Company's most advanced, open architecture AEGIS(TM) system here in Arizona. It is a next generation system that will serve and support the Lottery's growth plans today and in the future."

"Our WAVE(TM) and Flair(TM) point-of-sale terminals and Lottery InMotion(TM) digital advertising system have been a hit with retailers and players. We congratulate the Arizona Lottery on their foresight and express our sincere gratitude for trusting Scientific Games with this technology implementation. We look forward to leveraging the capabilities of the new system, products and services to increase funding for the Lottery's beneficiaries."

Scientific Games has provided instant games to the Arizona Lottery since its inception in 1981. Today, with operations on six continents, the Company provides lottery games, services, systems and retail technology to more than 150 lotteries globally, including nearly every North American lottery.

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

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

Lottery Communications:
Scientific Games: Therese Minella +1 770-825-4219
Director, Lottery Communications
therese.minella@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; 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 (including those fluctuations related to the affirmative vote in the U.K. to withdraw from the EU), restrictions on the payment of dividends from earnings, restrictions on the import of products and financial instability, including the potential impact to our business resulting from the affirmative vote in the U.K. to withdraw from the EU and 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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iTEAM Network Announces Launch of New Partner Site, FantasyWiredDFS

Respected Daily Fantasy Resource Site Becomes 17th Partner on Rapidly Growing DFS Network

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As football season starts up, turnkey B2B daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform iTEAM Network continues to build on its impressive suite of partner sites.

FantasyWired, a leading daily fantasy resource and entertainment site, is providing a new level of brand engagement by launching FantasyWiredDFS (http://www.fantasywireddfs.com/). The site launches along with Dan Bilzerian's BlitzFantasy.com this week, helping enhance player liquidity and prizepools on the iTEAM Network.

FantasyWired is part of the iBus Media stable of gaming sites. One of the largest online gaming digital media publishers in the world, iBus Media manages PokerNews, FantasyWired, BookieSmash and CasinoSmash.

"Since acquiring FantasyWired in the Spring of 2015, iBus Media has been really excited to see the site evolve and grow," said iBus Media Chief Creative Officer, Matthew Parvis. "We've built an audience that loves fantasy sports as much as we do, and we're happy to be able to offer them a DFS product we hope they will love and play on for years to come."

FantasyWiredDFS is optimized for desktop as well as for iOS users and will benefit from the player liquidity iTEAM Network has cultivated since launching last year. Customers will also experience industry-leading data integrity through iTEAM's Encrypted Line-Up Technology and account protection from segregating player funds and Audit Firm Reviews. 

"This has been an exciting week for us," said Gabe Hunterton, CEO of iTEAM Network. "Launching such high-caliber partner sites as FantasyWiredDFS and BlitzFantasy right as football season kicks off shows the continued growth and interest in both daily fantasy sports and our platform."

About iTEAM Network
iTEAM Network is a B2B turnkey DFS solution providing a fully branded Daily Fantasy Sports platform, exciting contests and prize pools with player liquidity, customer service, and regular technology upgrades. Additionally, partner sites are offered marketing support to promote customer acquisition and retention. The iTEAM Network platform includes unique software features like the patented "SweatList" which shows players not only who they are rooting for, but just as importantly, who they are rooting against.

To learn more about the iTEAM Network platform, contact sales@iteam.network.

About iBus Media
iBus Media is one of the leading iGaming affiliate/media companies in the world with sites spanning online poker (PokerNews), online casino (CasinoSmash), online sports betting (BookieSmash), and daily fantasy sports (FantasyWired). FantasyWired, one of iBus Media's most recent acquisitions, is quickly growing into one of the most trusted DFS portals with quality picks, strategy, and analysis to help players of all levels.

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CONTACT: Narus Advisors, news@narusadvisors.com

C Spire to offer iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 2 and Apple Watch Series 1 on September 16

Customers can order the new Apple products online or via phone starting today

RIDGELAND, Miss., Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- C Spire today announced it will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhone ever, on the company's 4G LTE "Customer Inspired" wireless network beginning Friday, September 16. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus feature an all-new advanced camera system, dust and water resistant design, stereo speaker system and the A10 Fusion chip, which is the most powerful chip on any smartphone while delivering the best battery life ever in an iPhone.

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The company also announced it will offer Apple Watch Series 2, the next generation of the world's most popular smartwatch and Apple Watch Series 1, beginning the same day. Apple Watch Series 2 is packed with incredible fitness and health capabilities, including a water resistance 50 meter rating for swimming and built-in GPS. Apple Watch Series 2 also features the brightest display Apple's ever shipped and a powerful dual-core processor, in addition to the performance enhancements of watchOS 3.

"We can't wait to offer iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 2 and Apple Watch Series 1 on the only customer-inspired 4G LTE network," said Suzy Hays, senior vice president of Consumer Markets for C Spire. "With our unbeatable customer-inspired service, unmatched plans and fast, powerful wireless network, customers will be able to fully enjoy all of the amazing new features of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus."

C Spire offers some of the industry's leading shared data plans and the only combo plans that combine all elements needed by mobile consumers - data, unlimited talk, text and pics, access line charges and devices - into one total cost with easy to understand pricing.

For a limited time, customers who trade in their current phone and switch to C Spire's device payment plan can receive up to $650 in bill credits and third and fourth lines free along with a $60 a month savings on its 25GB shared data plan for current and new customers.

Starting today, customers can pre-order iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus at http://www.cspire.com and via phone through Customer Telesales at 1.855.CSPIRE4 for home delivery or pick up at any C Spire retail store beginning Friday, September 16. iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will also be available.

For pricing and pre-order details, please visit: http://www.cspire.com. For more information on C Spire products and services, please visit: http://www.cspire.com. For more information on iPhone and Apple Watch, please visit:  http://www.apple.com.

About C Spire

C Spire is a diversified telecommunications and technology services company that provides premium experiences designed specifically for its customers, including wireless communications, high-speed Internet access and a range of other telecommunications products and services to consumers and businesses.  This news release and other announcements are available at http://www.cspire.com/news. For more information about C Spire, visit http://www.cspire.com or follow us on  Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cspire or Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cspire.

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Owl Computing Technologies Granted Patent for World's Smallest Data Diode Cybersecurity Technology

Potential for miniature Data Diode to be used in vehicles and medical devices

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl Computing Technologies, Inc. (http://www.owlcti.com), a leading provider of deterministic data diode cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce that it has been granted a new technology patent for the world's smallest data diode. This hardware-based data diode is as small as a quarter and could potentially open the door to many new miniature and mobile cybersecurity solutions. Owl now has 27 U.S. issued patents and this patent (US9305189) again demonstrates Owl's leading edge advancements in cybersecurity technology.

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As cited by the Department of Homeland Security, network segmentation with one-way data diode communications is a proven way to reduce network attack surfaces, create a defendable environment, and implement secure remote monitoring. A network segment is created by cordoning off a group of cyber assets (digital controls, servers, databases, file systems) such that they can interact with each other but aren't accessible by external resources. The data diode provides network segmentation while simultaneously enabling monitoring information from within the segment to be transferred to external end-users for remote monitoring and other uses. 

Until now, network segments were typically defined as larger entities like power plants, data centers, substations, or large databases. Going forward, this new technology will enable network segments to get smaller, providing better security with only authorized entities allowed within the segment. With a miniature data diode, the segments could be as small as a single digital controller on a turbine, the control systems in a crane at construction site, a car going down the highway, or even small enough to defend a medical device like a pacemaker.

"The technology behind this patent opens up significant possibilities," noted Dr. Ronald Mraz, President and CEO of Owl. "Hardware-based cybersecurity is proven to be more secure than software solutions and now this miniature technology provides access to areas that couldn't be reached before. As the Internet of Things expands to connect more and more of our devices, security must also advance to protect them from potential cyber threats - our very lives could depend on it."

For more information about Owl's range of cybersecurity products, including a number of different use cases, white papers and case studies, please visit the Owl Resource Library.

About Owl Computing Technologies, Inc. (http://www.owlcti.com/about.html)
For over 17 years, Owl Computing Technologies has been implementing next generation cybersecurity solutions for critical networks. Owl DualDiode Technology®, a proprietary data diode-based solution, boasts over 27 technology patents and has over 2,000 successful deployments globally across intelligence, government, military, utility, energy, and other critical infrastructure networks.  Owl's deterministic, hardware-enforced technology secures networks and enables the reliable and robust one-way transfer of all data types and file sizes.

Contact

Scott W. Coleman - Marketing Manager
scoleman@owlcti.com
203-894-9342 x133

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iCarbot -- The Latest Raving Four-Wheeled Electric Hoverboard

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Save time and do more with the iCarbot four-wheeled electric hoverboard by F-wheel. Everyone has commitments we take on everyday and we just wished they were done rather quickly. Understandably, as time flies by and there are lots of things people would prefer to do, such as spending time with loved ones.

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Take charge of your time and get things done smartly with the iCarbot four-wheeled electric hoverboard. With the iCarbot four-wheeled electric hoverboard you get the work done comfortably in less time.

Get chores done around the house faster or enjoy working while balancing on this amazing hoverboard.

Want to cruise this Halloween? Then you gotta have this in your collection.

iCarbot has been widely acclaimed as the new generation transporting tool in the UK and Europe.

A product of F-wheel, iCarbot has revolutionised the electric hoverboard industry with its simple design yet sophisticated mechanism. Little wonder demand is high, with large number being shipped out daily.

Features of the iCarbot

    --  Easily controllable with your mobile phone via the app.
    --  Extremely light, you don't need to break a sweat lifting it up, however
        it can support up to 120 kg.
    --  Digital Display showing you real time notifications of speed, electric
        quantity, pressure level, etc.
    --  With its magnesium alloy frame structure, the iCarbot has a fireproof
        coating.
People see the trend that the number of wheels of scooters in self balancing scooters have been increasing. "One wheel is resilient enough to withstand a few bumps and bruises while the two wheels can't. Meanwhile hoverboards also have a lower speed compared to a unicycle. However, it's much easier to learn," said, Tamourk, an electric unicycle rider for 3 years. Lower cost and an easy learning curve make it easy to ride. A four wheeled scooter is definitely much more steady than one or two wheel scooter.

iCarbot is the next trend after hoverboards.

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About F-wheel

F-wheel is a high tech company supplying all kinds of self balancing scooters, electric unicycle, two wheel hoverboard, four wheel electric board.

Jesse Jin

Email: fwheel@fwheel.cc

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Educational Robots Land on Earth -- Abilix 2016 New Product Release Conference

SHANGHAI, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 8, 2016, a number of mysterious guests will land on earth and take everyone's attention to Shanghai, China. Some 800 distributors, 200 media as well as 500 Abilix fans from 23 countries will meet 9 little guests which are the educational robots travelling from 3016 to bring about an important revolution to education. They are Krypton series brick robot, developed by the South China Sea base; Oculus series mobile robot, developed by the Mars base; Sinus series flying robot, developed by the lunar base and Everest series humanoid robot, developed by the Mount Everest base.

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Krypton series brick robot has a unique six-side attachable building mechanism which makes it world's first brick robot with the most mechanical possibilities. Preteens and teens can build Krypton series into different things, such as plane, motorcycle, the Eiffel Tower, etc. Oculus series mobile robot possesses the fanciest appearance, the most powerful brain and a unique vacuum cleaning system. It is the leading mobile educational robot in the world. Sinus series flying robot is the first flying robot exclusively made for preteens and teens. Not only does it have outstanding performance in safety and durability, but it also does well in taking photos and recording videos as well as a various robot APPs, such as air combat APP, air ballet APP etc. Everest series humanoid robot owns the first hip-joint with 2-DOF intelligent servo motors which make it more flexible than any other robot product in the market.

Learning by Playing, Cultivating Success Ability

Educational robots, with their significant mission of education, are the hi-tech products born to cultivate preteens and teens' success ability. It is ultimate duty of Abilix to make sure they help youngsters to gain success in their lives. The 4 series (9 new products) are the educational robots Abilix exclusively made for home education.

In 1996, Abilix was the first to invent educational robotics. So far, it has developed 120 kinds of educational robots, 50 sets of robotics curriculum, with which, more and more preteens and teens have the chance to improve their success ability with educational robots.

Success ability is the cornerstone for success. In the process of youngsters having a certain robotics project, students will gather together to brainstorm for solutions, weighing their pros and cons and then pick the best one, building its mechanical structure, calibrating, programming, enduring all kinds of hardship before make the project a success. During the process, educational robots play very important roles just like a soccer ball in physical education.   

In the process of success ability training, youngsters get to know mechanics, electronics, software, artificial intelligence etc. in a light and natural mood which will enhance their science literacy and make them feel closer to technology. In the era of technology, youngsters' technology literacy is crucial to their success.

Cutting-edge Technology, Leader in Robotics

Abilix is the founder and leader of educational robotics in the world. It possesses major patents in educational robotics in the world, for example, there are 161 authorized and pending patents involved with the 9 new products, which build an indestructible protection system. 

The family of Abilix educational robots shares one unified system. They all have the same brain (Abilix Brain v1.0), voice recognition, facial recognition and visual recognition engines. The computing capability of Abilix controller is 20 times greater than a well-known similar product. Meanwhile, the performance of the voice and visual recognition will be a killer to similar products in the market.   

With 4 major programming APPs, as young as a 3-year-old up to a college student will easily learn how to use Abilix flow-chart programming APP, making the most educational value out of the educational robots and let preteens and teens improve their success ability with Abilix.

Abilix educational robots share the same APP store and skill store. With the strong product and technology system Abilix has built, Abilix has confirmed its dominating position. 

Affordable Price Breaking New Ground

With the technological breakthrough, price of Abilix educational robots is also revolutionary. Take Krypton series brick robot as an example, its computing capability is 20 times greater than a well-known product, the same advantage also applies to the intelligent motors and sensors. Its six-side attachable mechanism is unique in the market, but what's truly impressive is its price system. The retail price of Krypton series ranges from $179 - $599, whereas a similar product can cost from $615 - $1076. Since Abilix was founded, it has held on to a dream to let every preteen and teen have his educational robot. The ultimate goal of the 4 series, 9 will-be released home education products is to break the price barrier between youngsters and educational robots, which will truly make educational robots enter every household and realize Abilix's ultimate mission -- Improving success ability, taking youngsters further.

Educational robotics contains the most cutting-edge technology. Abilix 2016 New Product Release Conference is a signal for education robots to expand youngsters' access to their daily lives besides school, a mark to the coming of a time that every youngster will have his robot.

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Beetel Teletech Ltd., a Brightstar Company, to Offer iPhone 7 Beginning Friday, October 7th 2016

GURGAON, India, September 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Beetel Teletech Limited, a Brightstar company, announced that it will offer iPhone 7
and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhone ever, featuring new advanced camera
systems, the best battery life ever in an iPhone and water and dust resistance, beginning
on Friday, October 7th in 2000 retail locations across North and East regions in India.

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    Launch events will be organized across Delhi/NCR, at select locations, on the launch
day.

    For more information on iPhone, please visit: http://www.apple.com/iphone

    About Beetel Teletech Limited, a Brightstar Company

    Beetel Teletech Limited, a subsidiary of Brightstar Corp. [http://www.brightstar.com ],
is a leader in the manufacturing, distribution and sale of communication and media
devices, enterprise solutions and IT products across a strong distribution network in
India with more than 500 distributors and partners, 10,000 retailers and 28 warehouses
across the country. Beetel was incorporated in 1985 as part of the Bharti Group. In 2014,
Bharti Group and Brightstar Corp. entered into a joint venture to enhance Beetel's strong
distribution position by building new mobile handset and accessories product lines in
India. For more information, please visit http://www.beetel.in

    About Brightstar

    Brightstar, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., is a leading provider of B2B
services to manufacturers, operators, retailers, and enterprises in the wireless industry.
With more than 50,000 customers in about 100 countries across six continents Brightstar is
firmly positioned at the center of the wireless ecosystem(TM) enabling it to provide a
comprehensive range of innovative services that can be seamlessly integrated across its
customers' end-to-end value chains. As the largest specialized distributor and leading
buyback and trade-in provider in the industry, Brightstar extends the reach of wireless
while also delivering financial solutions that drive affordability and solutions to
protect mobile devices. Brightstar reported global net revenues of more than $12 billion
in 2015. For more information, please visit http://www.Brightstar.com.

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Huawei Announces BES Cloud

SHANGHAI, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced its BES Cloud solution in HUAWEI CONNECT 2016. BES Cloud represents Huawei's ongoing commitment to the development of industry leading BSS solutions through provision of a SaaS based model for its new generation BSS, BES (Business Enabling System). Built on a digital native architecture, BES Cloud leverages global cloud infrastructure as well as flexible and scalable platform to offer a highly configurable suite of OOTB (out-of-the-box) software features.

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To meet the needs of the digital economy Huawei's solution helps to accelerate digital transformation across a global footprint. The system can be deployed and go live in 3 months whilst reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) by up to 45%. In addition to driving operational efficiencies, BES Cloud supports IT and business agility with seamless upgrade paths and an integrated feature set of best practices that shorten the time to market for launching new products and services whilst enabling innovative new business and engagement models.

Huawei BES Cloud includes the BSS Lite Cloud and Commerce Cloud. BSS Lite Cloud addresses traditional BSS systems' long release periods and high costs by providing an end-to-end solution that offers a full suite of BSS applications from CRM to billing for emerging brands as well as small and medium-sized mobile operators. Core benefits include shortening system deployment time by 60% in average and significantly reducing operating costs.

Commerce Cloud, which can be integrated to existing on premise systems, is an agile and light solution that addresses the challenges faced by operators as they transition to a digital operating model. With a customizable UI and web-front end, Commerce Cloud features a cloud based multi-tenant architecture that employs flexible meta-data driven modeling and auto-scaling. Building on an extensive set of embedded best practices, Huawei's absolute focus on customer centric design principles is a critical factor in its mission to deliver solutions that enable an optimized customer experience over digital channels. By supporting personalized customer interactions, Commerce Cloud helps to improve NPS at the same time as helping to increase order conversion rates in a fully orchestrated omni-channel environment.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population.

For more information, please visit Huawei online at http://www.huawei.com.

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CONTACT: Qiling Peng (Chili),  +86-755-2897-1597, Pengqiling@huawei.com

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

Huawei Announces BES Cloud

SHANGHAI, Sept. 9, 2016 /CNW/ -- Huawei announced its BES Cloud solution in HUAWEI CONNECT 2016. BES Cloud represents Huawei's ongoing commitment to the development of industry leading BSS solutions through provision of a SaaS based model for its new generation BSS, BES (Business Enabling System). Built on a digital native architecture, BES Cloud leverages global cloud infrastructure as well as flexible and scalable platform to offer a highly configurable suite of OOTB (out-of-the-box) software features.

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To meet the needs of the digital economy Huawei's solution helps to accelerate digital transformation across a global footprint. The system can be deployed and go live in 3 months whilst reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) by up to 45%. In addition to driving operational efficiencies, BES Cloud supports IT and business agility with seamless upgrade paths and an integrated feature set of best practices that shorten the time to market for launching new products and services whilst enabling innovative new business and engagement models.

Huawei BES Cloud includes the BSS Lite Cloud and Commerce Cloud. BSS Lite Cloud addresses traditional BSS systems' long release periods and high costs by providing an end-to-end solution that offers a full suite of BSS applications from CRM to billing for emerging brands as well as small and medium-sized mobile operators. Core benefits include shortening system deployment time by 60% in average and significantly reducing operating costs.

Commerce Cloud, which can be integrated to existing on premise systems, is an agile and light solution that addresses the challenges faced by operators as they transition to a digital operating model. With a customizable UI and web-front end, Commerce Cloud features a cloud based multi-tenant architecture that employs flexible meta-data driven modeling and auto-scaling. Building on an extensive set of embedded best practices, Huawei's absolute focus on customer centric design principles is a critical factor in its mission to deliver solutions that enable an optimized customer experience over digital channels. By supporting personalized customer interactions, Commerce Cloud helps to improve NPS at the same time as helping to increase order conversion rates in a fully orchestrated omni-channel environment.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population.

For more information, please visit Huawei online at http://www.huawei.com.

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Huawei Announces BES Cloud

SHANGHAI, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei announced its BES Cloud solution in HUAWEI CONNECT 2016. BES Cloud represents Huawei's ongoing commitment to the development of industry leading BSS solutions through provision of a SaaS based model for its new generation BSS, BES (Business Enabling System). Built on a digital native architecture, BES Cloud leverages global cloud infrastructure as well as flexible and scalable platform to offer a highly configurable suite of OOTB (out-of-the-box) software features.

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To meet the needs of the digital economy Huawei's solution helps to accelerate digital transformation across a global footprint. The system can be deployed and go live in 3 months whilst reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) by up to 45%. In addition to driving operational efficiencies, BES Cloud supports IT and business agility with seamless upgrade paths and an integrated feature set of best practices that shorten the time to market for launching new products and services whilst enabling innovative new business and engagement models.

Huawei BES Cloud includes the BSS Lite Cloud and Commerce Cloud. BSS Lite Cloud addresses traditional BSS systems' long release periods and high costs by providing an end-to-end solution that offers a full suite of BSS applications from CRM to billing for emerging brands as well as small and medium-sized mobile operators. Core benefits include shortening system deployment time by 60% in average and significantly reducing operating costs.

Commerce Cloud, which can be integrated to existing on premise systems, is an agile and light solution that addresses the challenges faced by operators as they transition to a digital operating model. With a customizable UI and web-front end, Commerce Cloud features a cloud based multi-tenant architecture that employs flexible meta-data driven modeling and auto-scaling. Building on an extensive set of embedded best practices, Huawei's absolute focus on customer centric design principles is a critical factor in its mission to deliver solutions that enable an optimized customer experience over digital channels. By supporting personalized customer interactions, Commerce Cloud helps to improve NPS at the same time as helping to increase order conversion rates in a fully orchestrated omni-channel environment.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population.

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

OnePlus 3 Leads All Smartphone Sales in Finland for Top Carrier Elisa in August

BANGALORE, September 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Dash Charge, Excellent Camera and Premium Unibody Aluminum Design Make OnePlus 3 the
Most Coveted Smartphone Among Elisa Customers 

    The OnePlus 3, the latest flagship smartphone from global mobile technology startup
OnePlus, earned the top position as the best-selling smartphone in August in Finland for
Elisa, the country's leading telecom carrier. Finland has one of the highest per capita
rates of mobile data consumption in the world, while Elisa has one of the most active data
user bases in Finland.

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    Since May 2016, OnePlus has been selling flagship smartphones through Elisa, and in a
short time span has seen significant success in the market. The OnePlus 3 has quickly
gained popularity among Finnish smartphone users as the best-selling phone online for
Elisa in June and July. The upward trend continued through August, when the OnePlus 3
became the best selling device overall for Elisa.

    "We're super excited about how the OnePlus 3 is performing in Finland," said Carl Pei,
co-founder of OnePlus. "Elisa has proven to be the right partner to bring our products to
the Finnish market in innovative ways. This partnership shows that the potential for Elisa
and OnePlus to continue growing aggressively together in Finland. So watch out!"

    "OnePlus smartphones offer Elisa's customers great performance at a great value, which
perfectly aligns with Elisa's philosophy," said Jan Virkki, Director of Consumer Voice
Subscriptions, Elisa. "The introduction of OnePlus devices to our portfolio has been a
breath of fresh air. We could not be happier being able to offer OnePlus phones and
accessories in all our sales channels."

    The 5.5-inch OnePlus 3 offers top-of-the-line performance and inspired design, while
keeping the customer at the center. Powered by the quad-core Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM)
820 processor, the OnePlus 3 features Dash Charge fast charging technology, which adds a
day of power in only half an hour, an industry leading 6 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and a 16 MP
rear camera.

    About OnePlus 

    OnePlus is a global startup challenging conventional concepts of technology. Created
around the 'Never Settle' mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with
premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus thrives on cultivating strong
bonds and growing together with its community of users and fans. For more information,
please visit http://www.oneplus.net or http://www.oneplus.net/in.

       
         
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        OnePlus 
        Farzin Hansotia 
        +91-9820148302 
        farzin@oneplus.net 

        MSL Group 
        Oindrila Hazra 
        +91-8800104026 
        oindrila.hazra@2020msl.com 

     

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miniCASTER® TWINSAT Breaks Speed Record on NewsSpotter

MUNICH, September 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The miniCASTER(R) has broken a new bandwidth record on Eutelsat's NewsSpotter ka band
with its new TWINSAT antenna system, as the company announced today at the International
Broadcast Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam (Stand 1.A76).

    The miniCASTER(R) TWINSAT is a double antenna system where two Sat-IP modems are
bonded simultaneously to achieve a doubling in performance. Where traditional NewsSpotter
systems have a limitation with 10 Mbit/s up-/or down speed, users of miniCASTER(R) TWINSAT
antennas reach 20 Mbit/s up/down speed. This is important for high end productions using
H.265/HEVC, where bandwidths up to 20 Mbit/s are crucial.

    One big advantage of this system is the 100% reserve in case of bandwidth reductions,
(known as rain fade) in which two systems will maintain around 10 Mbit/s, providing enough
bandwidth for HD live signals.An additional positive factor is that where ka-band systems
lack of redundancy, the miniCASTER(R) TWINSAT is fully redundant. Every single part of the
system is available twice. In case of one system going down, the second system will stay
online and keep the signal up uninterrupted.

    This is doable by using intelligent bonding systems like the ones from LiveU. The new
LiveU bonding unit 710 combines the two Sat-IP bandwidths into one single stream and
encodes in H.265 format (HEVC) and is recommended to be used with miniCASTER(R) TWINSAT.

    About NewsSpotter:

    NewsSpotter is a service by Eutelsat, where a ka-band satellite provides broadband
connection all over Europe.. NewsSpotter delivers seamless integration into IP networks
using state-of-the-art satellite technology, removing the need for any infrastructure.
Broadcasters and live streaming companies are able to go live from everywhere in within
three minutes and at low cost.

    About LiveU:

    LiveU is an Israeli company which specialises in bonding solutions for maximizing
bandwidth in the field, using 3G/4G and IP sources. LiveU provides the most advanced
technology and equipment for leveraging wireless network infrastructure as a video
delivery channel, supported by the only complete, all-inclusive turnkey service package.

    About miniCASTER(R)

    miniCASTER(R), located in Unterfohring, Germany provides antenna systems and plans
(Airtime) for using Eutelsat`s NewsSpotter platform.

       
         
        Press contact:

         
        miniCASTER(R) 
        c/o TV1 GmbH 
        Beta-Strasse 9a 
        D - 85774 Unterfoehring 
        Germany 
        Phone +49 1761 9605701 
        Email m.westphal@minicaster.com 
        Web: http://www.minicaster.com 

        HRB 127 043 AG Muenchen 
        UST-ID Nr.: DE 812 786 315 

     

miniCASTER®

Sony Announces new Flagship 4K and HD Action Cams with Superior Image Stabilization

New 4K and HD POV Cameras Feature Balanced Optical SteadyShot® Image Stabilization, Live-View Remote, 4K Time-lapse Capture and other professional capabilities

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has today introduced their first POV cameras to feature the innovative Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.SS) image stabilization technology, the FDR-X3000R 4K(1) model and HDR-AS300R Full HD model.

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The flagship feature of the two new cameras - Balanced Optical SteadyShot(2)  - is  an advanced form of image stabilization where internally, the camera's lens and sensor are joined and moved together to compensate for camera shake caused by excessive motion, whether shooting handheld with optional accessories or during a fast-paced sporting activity.  This is a particularly effective technology when paired with a POV action camera design as it ensures captured video footage is smooth and stable - even in 4K or high-frame-rate shooting modes.   

Advanced Movie-Making Capabilities

The versatile new FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R Action Cam feature a new ZEISS® Tessar lens with significantly less lens distortion than previous models(3).  They are also equipped with a new back-illuminated Exmor R(®) CMOS sensor with large pixels designed for 16:9 aspect ratio video plus a powerful BIONZ X(TM) processor, ensuring that video quality remains consistently strong across all settings. 

The new cameras utilize full pixel readout without pixel binning technology to produce exceptionally high resolution and accurate colors in both 4K (FDR-X3000R only)  and Full HD videos.  This allows them to read and process data from all of the sensor's pixels, producing highly detailed video content with minimal noise and 'jaggies' in a variety of formats including the high data stream XAVC S(TM) codec (100Mbps in 4K and 50Mbps in Full HD)( 4).  The FDR-X3000R can also shoot 120p in Full HD and HDR-AS300R can shoot 120p in HD for impressive slow-motion footage (5). Both cameras offer a new angle of view adjustment, with a 3x smooth zoom or preset "wide", "medium" and "narrow"(6) settings.  This allows shooters to get even closer to the action during movie recording, and reducing barrel distortion common with wide view POV cameras.

FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R each have a built-in stereo mic(7) with wind noise reduction to reduce the impact of wind interference on overall audio quality, and are equipped with stereo microphone input for advanced recording.

Live-View Remote and User Interface

Sony's new Action Cam models will be offered in a kit with a compact Live-View Remote(8) that is about 30% smaller than previous(9) versions. The remote, with a mountable design, acts as an extension of the camera and allows users to see what is being recorded when the camera is not accessible.  The remote has the ability to control various functionalities including shooting settings, start/stop recording, power on/off and more. It also features an "auto display off" mode that turns off its LCD screen display automatically during shooting in order to save power of both camera and remote.

The versatile remote accessory can be attached to various optional accessories such as Finger Grip (AKA-FGP1), Shooting Grip (VCT-STG1) or Handlebar Mount (VCT-HM2) using supplied mount adaptor, or worn as a wristband using supplied belt. Users can also utilize Sony's PlayMemories Mobile(TM) application - available for both Android and iOS - to control the new Action Cam with a smart device(10).   

Based on extensive feedback from athletes, filmmakers and more casual users, the new cameras and Live-View Remote feature a more in-depth user interface and menu system, with a rich indication of camera settings that makes it easier to navigate menus and customize settings as needed.  The new models also offer "Wi-Fi high power mode," which extends to communication distance between the camera and Live-View Remote(11) for more flexible shooting.             

Additional Feature Enhancements

The FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R both include a unique Time-lapse Capture feature that shoots still images in pre-set intervals that can later be transformed into a stunning 4K time-lapse movie utilizing the Action Cam Movie Creator software(12). The Action Cam App(13) can also create time-lapse movies in Full HD.   

Built-in GPS inherited from previous models(3) is available, allowing location tracking and speedometer to be added to the video file when Action Cam Movie Creator is used. This also allows GPS Data Overlay on video to read your speed data and generate another video file(14) that includes your route, speed information, etc.

Additionally, an updated version of Sony's own in-built movie creator - Highlight Movie Maker(15) - is available in the new cameras.  The innovative feature, which now utilizes face detection technology, automatically assembles footage into a video highlight package and pairs it with custom music for the ultimate viewing experience.

For the more advanced user, there are an expanded scope of manual controls and setting adjustments including white balance, and auto exposure shifting.   Loop recording is also available, allowing users to maximize usage of available memory card space to ensure they get the exact shot they are looking for.

The FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R have a splash-proof body and are waterproof with supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1)( 7) that is certified down to 197 ft. / 60m in depth.  A new range of accessories for Action Cam has also been announced, including the Finger Grip (AKA-FGP1) that is an ideal travel accessory as it enables flexible one-handed shooting and the MC Protector (AKA-MCP1) for extra protection from lens scratches and dirt. 

Pricing and Availability

The new Sony FDR-X3000 will be sold as body only for about $400 US ($550 CA), and  will be offered as a kit (model FDR-X3000R) with the new Live-View Remote for about $550 US ($700 CA).

The new Sony HDR-AS300 will be sold as a body only for about $300 US ($400 CA) and will be offered as a kit (model HDR-AS300R) with the new Live-View Remote for about $450 US ($550 CA).

The new AKA-FGP1 finger grip will be sold for about $25 US ($40 CA), and the AKA-MCP1 lens shield will be sold for about $35 US ($50 CA).

All products will be available in North America in late September at authorized dealers.

For more information on the new Action Cam lineup, please visit the Action Cam homepage within sony.com.

Please follow #ActionCam on twitter and @ActionCam on Instagram for the latest Sony Action Cam news and exciting content. 

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Teleste Introduces a Unified Headend Solution at IBC2016

TURKU, Finland, September 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

     By utilizing Elemental's statistical multiplexing, operators can now reach up to 20%

        more bandwidth capacity while enjoying the efficiency of a unified headend

    Teleste, a leading provider of video and broadband technologies and services
[http://www.teleste.com ], today announced that at IBC2016 it will introduce a unified
headend solution based on both the company's headend platform and the state-of-the-art
video processing technology of Elemental Technologies, the leader in software-defined
video solutions [http://www.elementaltechnologies.com ]. With the new solution, operators
can reach up to 20% higher bandwidth capacity
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for delivering high resolution TV channels over cable TV, terrestrial and
satellite networks while ensuring oustanding viewing experiences and rich, full-featured
services for consumers at all times.

    "As video and data traffic in cable networks gets more and more bursty, operators can
greatly benefit from being able to accommodate the increasing number of bandwidth-hungry,
high-resolution video and data services. With Elemental as our technology partner, we are
thrilled to announce a solution that not only drives significant efficiency for operators
in terms of optimizing bandwidth capacity but also ensures remarkable flexibility in
service design, enabling rich and flexible content with which to win consumers over", said
Julius Tikkanen, Vice President of Video Service Platforms for Teleste.

    Cable TV networks are running out of free frequencies due to an ever-growing number of
TV channels with higher video resolutions, the need for higher broadband speeds and new
DOCSIS(R) standards. By utilizing statistical multiplexing operators can ensure the
efficient usage of network capacity, which guarantees high-quality viewing experiences for
consumers. It enables the dynamic allocation of bandwidth to channels that are currently
transmitting in order to make the best use of the total available bandwidth and to
maximize network efficiency. As a result, operators will be able to deliver an increasing
amount of attractive content, such as premium HD and UHD channels in their cable TV,
terrestrial and satellite networks.

    The integrated solution uses the Teleste Luminato headend and Teleste Optimo
transcoding services, powered by Elemental's software-defined video processing and
statistical multiplexing in order to create a unified video delivery infrastructure in
which headend components are seamlessly integrated. In addition to optimizing network
usage, the unified headend solution enables operators to decrease network complexity,
increase service reliability and enable flexible adaptation to future changes in consumer
trends and service demands. The Luminato headend also furnishes the solution with such
features as wide integration to content security and conditional access systems (CASs) and
support for several simultaneously operating CASs, as well as rich EPG offerings enabled
by the flexible gathering of EIT information.

    Tech Talk at IBC2016 

    We invite you to learn more and join a Tech Talk at IBC2016 on Sunday, 11 September at
the Elemental and Amazon Web Services stand (5.C80 in the RAI Conference and Exhibition
Centre). Teleste's VP of Video Service Platforms, Julius Tikkanen, and Elemental's
Solutions Marketing Manager, Dan Gehred, will discuss the benefits of a unified headend
and statistical multiplexing in cable networks.

    In addition, our experts look forward to meeting you at Teleste's stand 5.C72. Please,
also visit Teleste's website for more information about statistical multiplexing
[https://www.teleste.com/statmux ] and our IBC2016 offering
[https://www.teleste.com/ibc2016 ].    

    About Teleste 

    Teleste is an international technology company that develops and offers video and
broadband technologies and related services. Our supply of technology contributes to the
convenience and safety of daily living. Our core business is video - video and data
processing, transfer and management. Our customer base consists of cable and telecom
operators, as well as public sector organizations. Our business is divided into two
divisions, which are Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services. In both areas, we
rank among the world's leading companies and technological forerunners. Video and
Broadband Solutions focuses on access networks and video security and information
solutions. Network Services offers comprehensive services for network design, construction
and maintenance. In 2015, Teleste's net sales totaled EUR 247 million, and the company
employed about 1,500 people. Teleste runs a worldwide network of offices and more than 95%
of its sales are generated outside Finland. The company is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For
more information see http://www.teleste.com [https://www.teleste.com ] and follow
@telestecorp [https://twitter.com/telestecorp ] on Twitter.

    About Elemental 

    Elemental Technologies, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) company, empowers media companies
to deliver premium video experiences to consumers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in
Portland, Oregon, the company pioneered the use of software-based video processing to
distribute and monetize video over the internet. As the leader in software-defined video
solutions, Elemental powers video infrastructure for more than 850 top-tier media
franchises worldwide and helps pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters and
enterprise customers bring video content to any screen, anytime - all at once. Elemental
solutions are deeply integrated with AWS services, giving video providers the ability to
quickly, easily and economically scale workflows on-premises or in the cloud. To learn
more, visit http://www.elementaltechnologies.com and follow @elementaltech
[https://twitter.com/elementaltech ] on Twitter.

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Teleste Corporation

CONTACT: Mirkka Lamppu, Manager, CEM and Communications, Teleste Corporation, Tel. +358-2-2605-611, mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com; Laura Barber, Elemental Technologies, Tel +1-503-703-3638, laurab@elementaltechnologies.com