CellPoint Mobile Introduces Velocity, a Mobile PSP-as-a-Service (MPaaS) Solution for Quick Deployment of Payment Apps & APMs for Airlines
Rapid deployment & frictionless integration bring new payment methods to market quickly, enabling airlines to capture passenger revenues from the mobile-first travel marketplace
SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CellPoint Mobile (http://www.cellpointmobile.com), a provider of comprehensive and powerful commerce and payment solutions for global airlines, is offering a new product called Velocity, the payment industry's first Mobile PSP-as-a-Service (MPaaS) solution to help airlines deploy popular mobile payment solutions, payment apps, and alternative payment methods (APMs) quickly, profitably, securely and without friction to existing financial systems.
Created specifically for airlines and travel operators, CellPoint Mobile's Velocity turns Payment Service Provider (PSP) functionality into a plug-and-play business service, enabling airlines to leverage the revenue potential that arises from the unparalleled growth and promotion of mobile payment technologies, while meeting rising passenger demand for secure and very convenient shopping on payment-enabled smartphones, wearables and mobile devices.
Velocity's three scalable service options- Engage, Accelerate and Advance - let airlines align mobile payment functionality with their immediate business needs, markets and revenue goals. Engage, for example, supports the rapid roll-out of two popular global consumer wallets or payment apps, Accelerate supports three more APMs and added payment functionality, and Advance integrates up to 10 payment methods per market and full reporting capabilities for airlines interested in robust mobile payment strategies.
Built-for-mobile solutions, deployable in weeks
"Bolting mobile-centric payment capabilities onto legacy commerce systems is not a viable or profitable strategy in a marketplace that is rapidly shifting toward a mobile-first, mobile-only airline passenger," says Kristian Gjerding, CEO of CellPoint Mobile. "Our solutions and platform have been built specifically for the mobile environment, making it both easy and quick for us to offer PSP functionality and APM support to airlines - regardless of a passenger's device, channel, preferred payment method or currency. With Velocity, airlines can stay current with the speed of innovation by such industry players as Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, PayPal and device manufacturers."
CellPoint Mobile rolled out Apple Pay functionality with an international carrier in August 2015 and it was also the first provider to integrate the Android Pay in-app solution in a major airlines app with Emirates in May 2016.
"Integrating Android Pay with CellPoint Mobile will make it easier for even more businesses of all sizes to further streamline their checkout experience by offering their customers a simpler, faster in-app payment experience," said Spencer Spinnell, Director of Business Development for Google.
Turn "lookers" into "bookers," capture mobile revenues
Immediate benefits of a Velocity engagement, Gjerding says, are increased conversions from the mobile channel by turning "lookers into bookers;" reduced implementation costs and quicker time to market - from months to weeks - for some of the world's most popular wallets, apps and payment methods; and near-immediate access to new mobile revenue streams from direct-channel sales and ancillary products.
Key features of Velocity include:
-- Immediate access to multiple PSPs, acquirers, payment apps and
value-added services
-- A PCI DSS Level 1 certified card vault and an APM aggregator solution to
support and roll out APMs quickly and easily
-- A central, self-service platform for payment configuration,
reconciliation, customer service and reporting across all business and
sales channels
-- Flexibility around choosing, editing and updating the right mix of PSPs
and acquirers to take advantage of best rates and direct-channel sales.
"Airline finance executives know they need to leverage the mobile marketplace in order to protect existing revenues and create new revenue streams from passengers who want to pay from their smartphones as they travel," Gjerding acknowledges. "Until now, they have not been able to achieve or maintain parity with a marketplace in which devices, technologies, consumer behaviors and new payments methods evolve rapidly. Velocity delivers the parity and flexibility airlines seek, and it positions them for success in a rapidly changing, moving-to-mobile marketplace."
CellPoint Mobile also supports MasterPass, Mobile Pay, Samsung Pay and Visa Checkout; it can add dozens of other APMs as needed by airlines.
About CellPoint Mobile
CellPoint Mobile (http://www.cellpointmobile.com) provides comprehensive and powerful commerce and payment solutions for global airlines, supporting all payment methods, all channels, all currencies and all devices. Since 2007, it has helped clients in transportation, retail and financial service sectors achieve an average 4.5% increase in incremental, direct-channel revenues. CellPoint Mobile has offices in London, Dubai, Pune, Miami and Copenhagen.
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CONTACT: For more information about CellPoint Mobile's built-for-mobile Velocity solution, or to interview Gjerding, contact Vanessa Horwell at +44.203.807.3735 or vhorwell@thinkinkpr.com, or Sara Leiter at sleiter@thinkinkpr.com or +1-305-749-5342 ext. 236. Airline inquiries, marketing@cellpointmobile.com; Media Contact: Vanessa Horwell, ThinkInk, +44.203.807.3735, vhorwell@thinkinkpr.com
PES CLUB MANAGER Introduces First-Ever Event for Associations, New 'Hall of Fame' Ranking System and Additional In-Game Updates
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announces today key updates and events to PES CLUB MANAGER. The popular soccer management mobile title now features a brand new event that allows users to play with members in their associations to compete for ultimate glory against other associations, delivering an added level of PvP gameplay experience.
Additionally, PES CLUB MANAGER features a new monthly 'Hall of Fame' event where users can play their "Dream Teams" against others to compete for the highest rank. The game also showcases a 'National Team' feature where scouted players have a chance to play for a national team, enhancing the gameplay experience. Additional updates include a new app icon as well as UI updates to provide more statistical records.
PES CLUB MANAGER lets soccer fans create their own dream team. The soccer management game features more than 5,000 licensed players and stunning 3D matches giving the game an impressive level of realism. Players can select and train players, build their own clubhouse and give tactical instructions to their team to become the best club manager in the world.
PES CLUB MANAGER is available in 18 localized versions, including U.K. English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, U.S. English, Russian, Turkish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese, and Korean.
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KONAMI is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties and traditional trading card games. KONAMI's software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. KONAMI is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. The latest information about KONAMI can be found on the Web at http://www.konami.com. KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiaries, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. in Windsor, the United Kingdom. Details of the products published by KONAMI can be found at http://www.konami.com.
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Total Merchant Services Announces Groovv POS Countertop and Mobile Point of Sale Solutions
Works closely with Samsung for adaptive, mobile payment system
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Merchant Services, a leader in payment services and solutions, today announced Groovv POS, a comprehensive and easy to use point of sale (POS) solution for merchants who want to grow and optimize their business. The new system includes advanced EMV-compliant and NFC-enabled payment features as well as powerful software for inventory management, robust reporting and integrated marketing tools.
Groovv POS is ideal for independent restaurants, retailers and other small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) seeking advanced options to engage customers and streamline daily operations. To meet the needs of merchants seeking different hardware features, Total Merchant Services is offering Groovv POS in two models:
-- Groovv POS All-In-One is a robust countertop payment solution that
includes a 13-inch flip touchscreen, compact cash drawer, integrated
barcode scanner, receipt printer, and an EMV/NFC payment device.
Possible add-ons include a sturdy kitchen printer for restaurants and a
separate hand-held scanner to provide added convenience to retailers.
-- Groovv POS Flex is a sleek, flexible and adaptive mobile payment
solution for restaurants and retailers seeking both stationary and
mobile payment options. The Flex model includes a detachable Samsung
Galaxy Tab E 9.6" touchscreen, an EMV/NFC payment device, and a flexible
stand that can be folded up and carried to any location. Possible
add-ons include a cash drawer-receipt printer combination, a kitchen
printer and a barcode scanner.
Total Merchant Services worked closely with Samsung to complete Groovv POS Flex, incorporating the Samsung Galaxy Tab E to provide both mobility and reliability for the Groovv POS Flex.
"Samsung is committed to delivering best-in-class payment solutions for retailers and SMBs, and collaborating with an established POS provider like Total Merchant Services was a natural fit," said Ted Brodheim, Vice President of Vertical Business, Retail, Transportation and Education at Samsung Electronics America. "The Samsung Galaxy Tab E, combined with the ingenuity of Total Merchant Services' Groovv product team, helps make a next generation payment solution affordable to a wider set of businesses than ever before."
Both the Groovv POS Flex and All-In-One models include the same intuitive software to help merchants run their business, view sales history, monitor financials, identify sales trends and utilize embedded marketing tools. Both solutions also come with free inventory loading and "white glove" activation and support services to make it easy and affordable for merchants to implement.
"We know many merchants have considered upgrading from classic registers and terminals to advanced point of sale systems, but they think they can't afford a solution or don't have the time to deploy and learn a complicated system," said Joe Kaplan, CEO of Total Merchant Services. "That's why we've made it easy and very affordable - even free in many cases - for merchants to implement our Groovv POS solutions in order to better manage their operations and better serve their customers."
Groovv POS Key Features:
-- Intuitive software: Software built into Groovv POS provides
sophisticated reporting tools that let merchants monitor financials,
view sales history, identify sales trends and utilize embedded marketing
tools.
-- EMV-compliant and NFC-enabled: EMV-compliant and NFC-enabled payment
device accepts chip cards, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay.
-- White glove activation and support: Provides fast, out-of-the-box
hardware and software setup with convenient pre-loaded inventory
options.
-- Powerful back office and reporting: Includes advanced inventory
management, streamlined administration tools and back-office reporting.
-- Sophisticated inventory management: Includes customizable categories to
keep inventory organized, simplified controls for item management, and
inventory alerts to note what's running low.
-- Intuitive user experience: Features stress-free software with an
intuitive interface and easy touchscreen navigation.
-- Integrated marketing solutions: Enables consumer loyalty programs,
engagement tools, and enhanced message management to increase customer
visits and sales.
Groovv POS Pricing and Availability:
Groovv POS is available now for pre-orders from Total Merchant Services sales partners as well as direct from the company. Pricing may vary. To see if you qualify for free or discounted pricing, contact Total Merchant Services at (888) 848-6825 x9411.
Founded in 1996, Total Merchant Services has helped more than 500,000 businesses with their payment processing needs and currently processes more than $12 Billion in credit and debit card transactions annually. The company is committed to providing small businesses with easy and affordable payment processing solutions. For more information, call 747-888-9000 or visit http://www.totalmerchantservices.com.
Nfina Technologies announces newer, faster 814i22s SAN
MOBILE, Ala., Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nfina Technologies,(TM) Inc. has updated 814i22s SAN, making it faster and more powerful than ever before. It is designed to be a high performance, mission critical primary storage device constructed to have no single point of failure. With twenty-four 2.5 inch drive bays, this SAN can be equipped with SATA drives, 15k SAS drives, or, for the very highest performance, SSD drives can be utilized. With dual sockets for Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v4 products, 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, high memory capacity, and I/O flexibility, Nfina's 814i22s fills the role of both workhorse and racehorse, easily meeting and exceeding the needs of enterprises with demanding workloads.
"Until now, an IT professional shopping for a 50-100 terabyte SAN could find themselves looking at a mid to high six figure expenditure," said Warren Nicholson, CEO of Nfina Technologies. "This meant that at best, the purchase strained the IT budget almost to the breaking point, and at worst it was an unaffordable solution for many IT professionals. Nfina has brought the price point of a 104 terabyte SAN into the mid-five figure range, while at the same time making it more robust and fault tolerant. At Nfina, we have built a product for primary, on-site storage that combines performance, reliability, and scalability, and we kept it affordable. Our servers and storage units provide a solution to the primary problem IT professionals face: providing for data storage and processing while staying within budget. In addition to that, we cover our equipment with a five-year warranty, two years longer than the current de facto industry standard. Most of our competitors focus on only performance and storage capacity, but completely fail at the affordability part of the equation."
The 814i22s starts at $39,154 and is available for immediate delivery.
Nfina Technologies, Inc., develops, manufactures, and markets highly reliable server and storage products: designed to provide the highest value proposition in the most demanding mission critical data center and enterprise IT environments. Our customers are Engineering and Information Technology professionals who require products designed and manufactured to the highest standards in the industry.
New LG V20 To Be World's First Phone To Launch With Android 7.0 Nougat
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) confirms that its next flagship smartphone, LG V20, will be the first device with the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system preloaded, when it begins shipping in the third quarter.
The LG V20 builds upon the premium and rich multimedia smartphone experience of last year's LG V10. It will be tuned to take advantage of many of the best features of Nougat, including Vulkan-supported graphics for more immersive gaming, while also delivering better battery performance with Doze. Consumers will also enjoy new productivity features such as Direct Reply, which lets users respond quickly to text messages or update tasks using the notification interface.
LG and Google have collaborated closely since the 2009 launch of the very first Android phone from LG, based on Android 1.5 Cupcake. The two companies continued to collaborate on a series of Nexus smartphones starting with the Nexus 4 in 2012, which was shipped with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the Nexus 5 that was released in 2013 with Android 4.4 KitKat, and the Nexus 5X that was unveiled in 2015 featuring Android 6.0 Marshmallow. LG and Google have also teamed up to offer smart wearables such as LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, the world's first and only Android Wear smartwatch with cellular-based connectivity.
"We are excited to offer the first phone in the world to feature the new Nougat OS, right out of the box," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics and Mobile Communications Company. "The LG V20 upgrades and extends its predecessor's cutting-edge multimedia features a step further, providing distinctive mobile experience and sets a new standard for premium phones for consumers."
About LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc. a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG's consumer-centric products -- including the flagship premium G Series models -- incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.
Kabam And Hasbro Team Up To Develop Transformers Mobile Game
The AAA Massively Multiplayer Mobile Game Will Feature Iconic Autobots and Decepticons from the "More than Meets the Eye" Franchise
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabam, a world leader of massively multiplayer mobile games for a global audience, and Hasbro Inc. today announced a partnership to develop a AAA massively multiplayer mobile game inspired by the iconic Transformers franchise. The game will deliver action-packed authentic Transformers excitement to fans in 2017.
Over the past three decades the Transformers brand has grown into one of the world's most recognizable franchises, engaging consumers with award-winning television shows, cutting edge digital entertainment series, consumer products, action figures, clothing, live events, blockbuster feature films and more. This new game from Kabam will further expand the brand's growing presence in the mobile gaming space, offering Transformers fans the opportunity to engage with Optimus Prime, Megatron and other popular Autobots and Decepticons in a new, high-definition 3D environment. Kabam's action mobile game also provides RPG and strategy elements in a unique Transformers experience for fans and gamers alike.
"The Transformers are loved by consumers around the world and we are thrilled to partner with Hasbro to bring the brand to life with this new mobile game," said Kent Wakeford, Chief Operating Officer of Kabam. "Kabam strives to develop mobile games that offer players years of entertainment and the Transformers' many colorful characters will allow us to deliver on that goal. We are working with Hasbro to create a gameplay experience that fans will want to interact with over and over again."
Kabam has a reputation for translating the world's largest brands into successful, groundbreaking AAA mobile games, making it a well-suited partner for the multi-billion dollar Transformers franchise
"Hasbro is committed to creating authentic Transformers experiences on every platform where fans have a presence and this partnership with Kabam is the latest step in our ongoing commitment to delivering, rich, engaging stories in the mobile space," said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President, Digital Gaming and Corporate Development at Hasbro. "Kabam is a leader in developing mobile games inspired by popular franchises, and its expertise will help us create a game that thrills long-time Transformers fans and newcomers alike."
The Transformers mobile game will be developed by Kabam Vancouver, the studio who created Fast & Furious: Legacy and Marvel Contest of Champions, a top 10 grossing game on the App Store.
"The Kabam Vancouver team is filled with Transformers fans and we are beyond stoked to help create a unique mobile game set in this awesome universe," said Tim Fields, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Kabam Vancouver. "Our fans can expect incredible visuals, action-packed gameplay, deep RPG elements, and an immersive world that is truly 'more than meets the eye.'"
About Kabam
Kabam, Inc. ("Kabam") creates, develops and publishes massively multiplayer games that are available to a global audience on mobile devices via its own dedicated channel in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. The company is valued at more than $1 billion and has been profitable since 2012. Kabam has created six titles that have grossed more than $100 million each in their life. Kabam has more than 700 employees around the world, with corporate headquarters in San Francisco. The company's investors include Alibaba, Canaan Partners, Google, MGM, Intel, Pinnacle Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Warner Bros. and others. More information about Kabam can be found at http://www.kabam.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and consumer product licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark Pictures, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at http://www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
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Silly Kid Games Announces Board Game Series based on Paramount Pictures' "The Warriors"
The multi-player game and planned expansions will transport players to the gritty streets of New York City to take control of their chosen gangs and battle for supremacy.
ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Silly Kid Games, LLC is announcing today "The Warriors: Turf War", a board game based on Paramount Pictures' 1979 cult classic film The Warriors, which holds the number 16 spot on Entertainment Weekly magazine's "Top 50 Cult Movies" list, is now live on Kickstarter: The Warriors: Turf War Kickstarter
In The Warriors: Turf War, players assume control of their chosen gangs and defend their home turf, battling for control of New York City as they try to avoid the police and enact other story-driven scenarios generated by the game. Each gang will have its own unique characteristics based on the characters from the movie.
"I've seen The Warriors countless times and am excited to collaborate with Paramount to create a game based on the movie," said Silly Kid Games CCO Justin Powell. "If there's any movie that lends itself to a tabletop game, it's The Warriors!"
Considered an American cult classic, The Warriors is about a New York City gang framed for killing a rival gang leader. The shooting spurs a violent turf war, during which members of a Coney Island-based gang called The Warriors must fight their way back to their home territory.
"The Warriors provides a deep universe that lends itself well to tabletop games and I'm thrilled to explore elements and areas not depicted in the movie," said Daniel Lees, lead game designer with Silly Kid Games.
About Silly Kid Games, LLC
Silly Kid Games began with a passion for gaming. Our wildly talented team of designers and developers has spent a lifetime playing games--and not just playing them, but improving upon them and even creating a few new ones along the way. From card and board games to action figures and video games, we are obsessed with the pure thrill of gaming and hope to inspire the next generation of game enthusiasts with innovative and exciting products that are entertaining, visually appealing, and easy to play. Our Mission: To be recognized as the undisputed leader in the gaming industry by providing the most appealing and memorable game play through superior products based on a relentless focus on three imperatives: Quality, Uniqueness and Fun. Silly Kid Games is based in Kennesaw, Georgia. For further information, contact info@sillykidgames.com.
TAP Portal Certifies Epson POS Printer and Joins Epson Envision mSelect Partner Program
Joint Solution Gives Customers an Enhanced Payment Experience
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc., a leading supplier of value-added Point of Sale (POS) solutions, today announced at RSPA RetailNOW that TAP Portal, provider of payment business applications, has certified the Epson TM-m10 receipt printer for integration with its processor-agnostic payments app, and joined the Epson Envision(SM) mSelect Partner Program. The joint solution is available from TAP Portal today.
"We are very excited about Epson's TM-m10 POS printer," said, Jeff Skilton, CIO, at TAP Portal. "It's a versatile printer with intuitive functionality and advanced connectivity that is perfect for integration with our retail POS product offering. This along with our access to the resources offered by Epson's mSelect program, allows us to further enhance the business tools that set our customers up to succeed."
As a member of the Envision mSelect program, TAP Portal will have access to a variety of tools and resources, including sales incentives, marketing and technical support, education and training opportunities. Sales benefits for instance can include sales support for developing business opportunities and closing critical sales, discretionary seed units, development samples, software support, and more.
"Epson's mSelect program is the latest example of our ongoing commitment to the growth and success of the reseller channel," said Tom Kettell, director Commercial Channel Sales, Epson America. "We are pleased to add TAP Portal to our new initiative. And bundling our TM-m10 receipt printer with their outstanding business app platform will provide business owners with the best tools available to grow their business."
Epson TM-m10 POS Receipt Printer
The smallest POS 2" receipt printer in its class, the TM-m10 saves valuable counter space while offering the freedom to print receipts from virtually any mobile device and/or desktop PC. Ideal for most environments, its modular casing can be easily switched from a top-load to front-load configuration. This versatile printer ensures simple integration with existing mobile POS environments, intuitive functionality and advanced connectivity. The TM-m10 is the first of its kind designed exclusively for small businesses. Featuring ePOS(TM) print technology, it works with iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices and desktop PCs, and offers fast, easy setup.
About TAP Portal
TAP Portal delivers a processor-agnostic Business Services Dashboard. As the first BYOP (Bring Your Own Processor) tablet platform in the SMB space, current sales agents/offices in the merchant services industry can use this platform/gateway without changing their current processing relationships. It allows business owners to run their businesses more efficiently with valuable business tools such as Customer Appointment Management, Email & SMS Marketing, Sales Reports, Time Clock/Employee Management, Payroll, Quickbooks Integration, available with the "TAP" of your finger. http://www.tapportal.com
About Epson America, Inc.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. For over 40 years, Epson's advanced technology has been at work in millions of POS systems around the world. Today Epson's Business Systems Division continues to bring industry-leading, open architecture, smart technologies to the point of service. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).
EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Envision is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
forge Ahead Today: Latest RTC Conferencing, Recording, Deployment and Fallback Routing Features Available in the forge by Xura Platform
WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts, August 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
New version of forge platform enables enhanced video and audio conferencing, flexible
recording, and greater control with hybrid deployment, routing and delivery options - sign
up to forge today to enhance your mobile app or websiteÂ
Xura [http://www.xura.com ], Inc. (NASDAQ: MESG), a major innovator in Real-Time
Communication (RTC) technology, today announced the latest advanced features for its forge
RTC platform. These include enhanced conferencing functionality, for easier usage and
management of video and audio calls, as well as more flexible recording features and the
ability for on-premise deployment and fallback routing, meaning users can keep all
decrypted and stored media under their own control, and have more power over what happens
to messages or calls which can't be delivered. Â
All accessible now via the forge platform at forge.xura.com [https://forge.xura.com ]
via a self-service portal, enterprises and developers can effortlessly integrate any forge
feature, such as SMS, IP messaging, push notifications, video and voice chat, as well as
intelligent routing, rich media file transfer, recording and presence, into their mobile
apps and websites to create better communication experiences with their customers. The
most recent unique features available on forge now include:
- Hybrid deployment options
- Flexible recording
- Easy to use audio and video conferencing
- Advanced routing control
With hybrid deployment users of the forge RTC platform can now keep all decrypted and
stored media under their own control, directly addressing any privacy, regulatory, and
security concerns users may have today with cloud-based real-time communications. This
also means that with the updated forge recording appliance (when installed on-premise)
users can control the post-processing of recordings before final storage and can easily
playback and use the recordings that they have produced. Also, now with fallback routing
in forge, users have total flexibility in terms of what happens to messages and calls that
cannot be immediately delivered to a forge destination, giving greater control over when
messages and calls should be discarded, held until the destination is available, or
delivered through another mechanism. Lastly, enhancements to the forge conferencing
features make audio and video conferences much easier to manage and use.
JF Sullivan, EVP Enterprise & CMO at Xura, stated: "The forge platform was built to
give any enterprise or developer the power to inject smarter communications into any
mobile application (iOS and Android) or website. With the broadest and most flexible
feature set on the market, anyone using the forge platform can easily create at the touch
of a button, click-to-communicate and contextual communications within their app to drive
a new era of customer experience and relationships. Users in the forge ecosystem can bring
state of the art interaction capabilities, such as those announced today for conferencing,
recording, deployment and delivery, into any enterprise or consumer app, from financial
services, healthcare, retail and entertainment to gaming and more, without having to spend
time on complex developments and supporting multiple platforms."
By simply signing up, activating an account and joining the forge community @ http://portal.forge.xura.com, enterprises and developers can enhance the experience of
their app or pioneer new services or use cases, while growing and managing engagement
opportunities by implementing real-time, secure peer-to-peer, one-to-many and group
interaction. To find out more or sign up for a forge account, visit: forge.xura.com
[https://forge.xura.com ]
About Xura, Inc.Â
Xura, Inc (NASDAQ: MESG) offers a portfolio of digital services solutions that enable
global communications across a variety of mobile devices and platforms. We help
communication service providers (CSPs) and enterprises navigate and monetize the digital
ecosystem to create innovative, new experiences through our cloud-based offerings. Our
solutions touch more than three billion people through 350+ service providers and
enterprises in 140+ countries. You can find us at Xura.com [http://www.xura.com ].
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other important factors that could cause actual results, performance and the timing of
events to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements in this press release. These risks and uncertainties discussed
above, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in our filings with the SEC. The
documents and reports we file with the SEC are available through us, or our website, http://www.Xura.com, or through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval
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CONTACT: Media Contact: Maria Hudson, Xura, maria.hudson@xura.com +44-7967813429 Investor Relations Contact: Luke Todd, Xura, Luke.todd@Xura.com +1-781-213-2131
BEIJING, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional drone company ZEROTECH launched a new Pocket Drone -- DOBBY. DOBBY is compact and optimized for photography -- taking pictures by voice control and gesture control, assisting users to capture the perfect moment they want with least effort.
At the same time, DOBBY Pocket Drone is an AI-powered drone featuring object tracking and facial recognition. DOBBY can take off by voice control and one click on APP. It also supports flying around by gesture control. Selfie lovers can enjoy creative photos from unique perspectives rather than taken by other shooting tools like cell phone cameras.
Patented fold-up technology allows DOBBY to stay the size of iPhone 6 plus, which can fit comfortably into your pocket. Qualcomm Snapdragon inside DOBBY supports indoor and outdoor scenarios. According to the official video on ZEROTECH's YouTube channel, DOBBY assists outdoor activity lovers and travelers enjoy themselves completely without worrying holding camera and taking photos.
The First Innovation Conference of Turing Robot Held in China National Convention Center on July 28, 2016
BEIJING, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Innovation Conference of Turing Robot was held in China National Convention Center on July 28, 2016. Thousands of audience from media, business partners and other AI and robotic experts attended to view the technical break-through of Turing Robot.
After a short review of the achievements Turing Robot made for the first half of 2016, Yu Zhichen, CEO of Turing Robot released an updated version of his robot operating system: Turing OS Version 1.5, with an added visual ability to the former edition. As an intelligent robot operating system built on the basis of simulating thinking mode and emotional recognition of human beings, Turing OS provides natural and friendly multimode human-machine interaction methods for robots companies. It contains a thinking enhancement engine, an affective computing engine and a self-learning engine. The new version endowed the robots with an upgraded user experience in human-machine interaction, giving customers one more good reason to purchase robots for their family.
Then comes the highlight of the conference: the official launching of Turing Robot Application Project. Besides the official applications including Robots' Chatting, Automatic Camera, Robots Singing and English Read-after, the platform is totally free and open to developers to build their won apps on and Weather Report, Dictionary and Music Playlist were taken for a start. This way, robots can be more capable in replacing humans of what they do, and do even better in the future.
Last but not least, Turing Robot AI Service Platform also made a great progress in its core technology, including initiative interaction, emotional model, visual ability and so on, which greatly improve the interaction ability of robots, and willings of users to chat with their robots. As the most intelligent robot brain under Chinese semantics, Turing Robot open platform has till now won over 220,000 enterprise & developer users. Its AI service covers Chinese semantic analysis, NLP and more, satisfying the needs of multiple intelligence-based software and hardware products.
As was commented by Senior Editor from MIT-TR, Will Knight, in his exclusive article about Turing Robot, "Supplying the intelligence for home robots could be a shrewd move. Scores of Chinese companies are making robots meant for use in the home. This is part of a larger push within China, backed by the government, to create a homegrown robotics industry." The vision of Turing Robot is clear and persistent: to bring robots into every ordinary family, which is a bold yet not impossible dream to pursue. And after the Innovation Conference, the company seems to get closer to what they all strive for.
Daymond John of Shark Tank partners with LoveHandle®
"My favorite product of all time!" - Daymond John of Shark Tank
HOUSTON, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Daymond John called the LoveHandle® smartphone grip his "favorite product of all time," which is quite the compliment considering the hundreds of product pitches he's seen over the eight seasons of Shark Tank on ABC.
Not every entrepreneur needs to appear on Shark Tank to make a deal with an investment shark like Daymond John from ABC's hit show. Mike Watts, GM of a consumer electronics company from Texas named DMD Products and founder of three consecutive multi-million dollar startups, actively pursued Daymond John directly and successfully reached a strategic partnership with the famous shark.
Daymond John's endorsements of the LoveHandle® product can be seen across his social media pages including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter.
"LoveHandle is honored to partner with such an iconic advocate for entrepreneurs like Daymond John." - Mike Watts, GM - LoveHandle
About Daymond John
An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from his $40 budget by growing FUBU into a six billion dollar brand. The Founder of FUBU, Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship and Co-star of ABC's Shark Tank, is a celebrated pioneer in the fashion industry, best-selling author, branding guru and highly sought after motivational speaker. Learn more about Daymond John at daymondjohn.com
About the LoveHandle® Smartphone Grips
Americans touch their smartphones an average of every 5 minutes and carry them wherever they go, but these thin, fragile supercomputers are getting harder to hold with the very hands required to operate them. LoveHandle® is a universal solution to this slippery situation, offering a soft elastic finger strap with removable 3M® adhesive to attach to any phone or case. The addition of this simple gadget dramatically enhances functions like taking photos, shooting video, scrolling while laying down and even full hands-free functionality without putting the phone away. See video
The LoveHandle® is available in over 1500 U.S. retail stores including select Verizon Wireless authorized dealers and Digital Doc device repair centers.
Learn more about DMD Products and LoveHandle® smartphone grips at lovehandle.com.
G2A Direct - Open Doors Developer Support System, G2A Direct Goes Live Today
G2A Direct allows developers and publishers to sell directly to G2A's 10 million customers using 150+ payment methods in over 140 countries.
RZESZOW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- G2A.COM, the multi-award winning global digital gaming marketplace announces that G2A Direct, its Developer Support System is complete and launches today.
"When we built the G2A Marketplace we couldn't have imagined just how big it would become and now we want to share this Marketplace with Developers all over the world. G2A Direct is a real addition to a Developers 'go to market' strategy, allowing them direct access to our 10 million strong customer base of passionate gamers," explains Dawid Rozek - G2A CMO. "G2A Direct will also give our buyers greater choice and access to games directly from the creators themselves," he adds.
G2A Direct has been designed to allow the publisher or developer to create an official profile in the G2A marketplace - it's a storefront that's easy to use, buyer-friendly, customizable and accessible on desktop and mobile devices.
G2A Direct brings together a youthful audience, worldwide payment solutions and online security to deliver a completely unique sales channel in the gaming business.
G2A Game Developer Support System was the first of two major initiatives announced in June 2016, the second being the addition of extra verification steps for new users. https://g2a.co/security.
Head of Business Development at G2A.COM - Patryk Kadlec confirmed that the G2A Direct platform will encourage Developers and Publishers to deliver unique and exclusive offers to G2A's customer base. "This project with all its features, easy payment, 24/7 support, security and custom storefront, will be a major contributor to G2A's future growth. I have no doubt that Developers and Publishers will be pleasantly surprised at the results that can be achieved by directly engaging with our customers. G2A Marketplace is one of the biggest destinations in the world for gamers and that means opportunity to find new audiences for your games and intellectual property," said Patryk.
The Value Proposition for Developers and Publishers participating in G2A Direct includes:
-- Revenue share from sales of game codes sold via G2A Direct is 89.2% to
the developer or publisher and 10.8% to G2A
-- A Developer Fee of between 0% and 10% CAN be applied on your games
listed in third party auctions
-- The ability to query game codes in our Database
-- Dedicated account manager
-- Fully customizable store front, with links to your Social Media
-- Premium Position on Product pages
-- A Donate facility
-- Free translation services for Product Page information
-- Full inventory control, price control and sales history
-- Access to one of the most dynamic and uniquely young games audiences in
the world.
We would like to invite all Developers and Publishers to explore the amazing commercial opportunities that exist in our G2A Marketplace by participating in G2A Direct, our developer support system.
G2A Direct puts Developers front and centre in a fast growing (Fast Growth Award) marketplace that serves over 10 million customers using 150+ global payment methods in over 140 different countries.
For more information, please contact: developers@g2a.com
G2A Direct - Open Doors Developer Support System, G2A Direct Goes Live Today
RZESZÃW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, July 29, 2016 /CNW/ - G2A Direct allows developers and publishers to sell directly to G2A's 10 million customers using 150+ payment methods in over 140 countries.
G2A.COM, the multi-award winning global digital gaming marketplace announce that G2A Direct, its Developer Support System is complete and launches today.
"When we built the G2A Marketplace we couldn't have imagined just how big it would become and now we want to share this Marketplace with Developers all over the world. G2A Direct is a real addition to a Developers 'go to market' strategy, allowing them direct access to our 10 million strong customer base of passionate gamers" - explains Dawid Rozek - G2A CMO. "G2A Direct will also give our buyers greater choice and access to games directly from the creators themselves" - he adds.
G2A Direct has been designed to allow the publisher or developer to create an official profile in the G2A marketplace - it's a storefront that's easy to use, buyer friendly, customizable and accessible on desktop and mobile devices.
G2A Direct brings together a youthful audience, worldwide payment solutions and online security to deliver a completely unique sales channel in the gaming business.
G2A Game Developer Support System was the first of two major initiatives announced in June 2016, the second being the addition of extra verification steps for new users. https://g2a.co/security.
Head of Business Development at G2A.COM - Patryk Kadlec confirmed that the G2A Direct platform will encourage Developers and Publishers to deliver unique and exclusive offers to G2A's customer base. "This project with all its features, easy payment, 24/7 support, security and custom storefront, will be a major contributor to G2A's future growth. I have no doubt that Developers and Publishers will be pleasantly surprised at the results that can be achieved by directly engaging with our customers. G2A Marketplace is one of the biggest destinations in the world for gamers and that means opportunity to find new audiences for your games and intellectual property" - said Patryk.
The Value Proposition for Developers and Publishers participating in G2A Direct include:
- Revenue share from sales of game codes sold via G2A Direct is 89.2% to the developer or publisher and 10.8% to G2A
- A Developer Fee of between 0% and 10% CAN be applied on your games listed in third party auctions
- The ability to query game codes in our Database
- Dedicated account manager
- Fully customizable store front, with links to your Social Media
- Premium Position on Product pages
- A Donate facility
- Free translation services for Product Page information
- Full inventory control, price control and sales history
- Access to one of the most dynamic and uniquely young games audiences in the world.
We would like to invite all Developers and Publishers to explore the amazing commercial opportunities that exist in our G2A Marketplace by participating in G2A Direct, our developer support system.
G2A Direct puts Developers front and centre in a fast growing (Fast Growth Award) marketplace that serves over 10 million customers using 150+ global payment methods in over 140 different countries.
For more information, please contact: developers@g2a.com
G2A Introduces Game Developer Support System First Time in India
NEW DELHI, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
G2A.com, a digital marketplace leader in the gaming industry, has introduced a
first-of-its-kind initiative for emerging Indian game developers and publishers in the
form of G2A Direct. The objective of bringing G2A Direct is to serve the greater good for
the entire gaming industry and offer huge opportunity to grow with responsibility. On this
platform, G2A will offer multiple features to support gaming companies, individual game
developers and publishers. This will not only help them to buy and sell but also
contribute in creating a future marketplace for gaming industry.
G2A.com has always followed an open door policy where they welcome feedback from
customers and sellers to create more interactive platforms; G2A Direct is a result of such
continuous feedback. It is a new system altogether, completely dedicated for game
developers as an open door support system that will benefit the whole gaming industry. G2A
Direct will involve every individual as a partner with additional safety and security
concerns. Some of the major benefits include:
Royalties on Third-party Auctions: Developers may apply a royalty of up to 10% for any
of their products sold on the G2A marketplace, which provides a way for developers to
monetize third-party transactions.
Priority Placement: Developer-managed auctions will be listed first, above third-party
sellers, to provide more visibility and transparency. Developers will also be able to
create their own custom storefront featuring all of their products and promotions.
Chargeback Protection: G2A offers G2A Pay with free integration to developers as a
protection on their own websites to mitigate their risk factors (especially beneficial for
small developers, beginners and those who feel that their security systems are not
sufficient).
Dedicated Database Access: Developers will have access to G2A's database information
to verify sales, volume and timing to track the lifecycle of every key and identify
illegal practices.
Dedicated Account Managers: G2A is expanding its dedicated account manager model to
support developers and to resolve any questions or issues, especially those related to
security concerns.
Developer Funding Option: Many gamers wish to support their favorite developers. For
the first time, they will be able to contribute funds directly through an additional
button on the developer's product page.
Expansive Global Access: Multi-language translation program expands exposure for
developers to G2A's 10 million global customers who are eager for new games from Indie
developers.
G2A supports all members of the gaming community and offers these new benefits to all
developers at no additional charge. On the launch, Mr Rohit Dahda, India Head- G2A.com
says, "We sincerely thank all our customers who shared their valuable feedback and
motivated us to make the G2A Marketplace more engaging for gamers, developers and
influencers, etc. With growing technology we are ready to provide support to developers
via G2A Direct and server the gaming community with complete responsibility. Very soon, we
will be adding more features to bring more transparency and restrict fraud transactions."
In addition to these enhanced benefits for developers, G2A also committed to continue
to monitor its marketplace extensively for any possible fraudulent activity. In the small
fraction of cases where fraud may be detected, G2A investigates and bans offending parties
from further participation. The company works with law enforcement globally to track fraud
and is committed to ensuring that the marketplace remains safe. Dozens of payment
providers work with G2A globally because they have total confidence in the security
process.
"In India, we are keen to provide world class digital gaming products and these small
steps will become giant leap which will create trust in Indian sellers and buyers both. We
want to offer a great experience to our sellers and buyers at the global marketplace,"
said Mr Piyush Kankane, Representative India, G2A.com.
Hence, it is time to grow with the leader of digital marketplace and create a
futuristic platform for entire gaming community.
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G2A Direct - Open Doors Developer Support System, G2A Direct Goes Live Today
RZESZÃW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
G2A Direct [https://direct.g2a.com ] allows developers and publishers to sell directly
to G2A's 10 million customers using 150+ payment methods in over 140 countries.
G2A.COM [https://www.g2a.com ], the multi-award winning global digital gaming
marketplace announce that G2A Direct, its Developer Support System is complete and
launches today. Â
"When we built the G2A Marketplace we couldn't have imagined just how big it would
become and now we want to share this Marketplace with Developers all over the world. G2A
Direct is a real addition to a Developers 'go to market' strategy, allowing them direct
access to our 10 million strong customer base of passionate gamers" - explains Dawid Rozek
- G2A CMO. "G2A Direct will also give our buyers greater choice and access to games
directly from the creators themselves" - he adds.
G2A Direct has been designed to allow the publisher or developer to create an official
profile in the G2A marketplace - it's a storefront that's easy to use, buyer friendly,
customizable and accessible on desktop and mobile devices.
G2A Direct brings together a youthful audience, worldwide payment solutions and online
security to deliver a completely unique sales channel in the gaming business.Â
G2A Game Developer Support System [https://www.g2a.co/developer ] was the first of two
major initiatives announced in June 2016, the second being the addition of extra
verification steps for new users. https://g2a.co/security.
Head of Business Development at G2A.COM - Patryk Kadlec confirmed that the G2A Direct
platform will encourage Developers and Publishers to deliver unique and exclusive offers
to G2A's customer base. "This project with all its features, easy payment, 24/7 support,
security and custom storefront, will be a major contributor to G2A's future growth. I have
no doubt that Developers and Publishers will be pleasantly surprised at the results that
can be achieved by directly engaging with our customers. G2A Marketplace is one of the
biggest destinations in the world for gamers and that means opportunity to find new
audiences for your games and intellectual property" - said Patryk.
The Value Proposition for Developers and Publishers participating in G2A Direct
include:
- Revenue share from sales of game codes sold via G2A Direct is 89.2% to the developer
or publisher and 10.8% to G2A
- A Developer Fee of between 0% and 10%Â CAN be applied on your games listed in third
party auctions
- The ability to query game codes in our DatabaseÂ
- Dedicated account manager
- Fully customizable store front, with links to your Social Media
- Premium Position on Product pages
- A Donate facility
- Free translation services for Product Page information
- Full inventory control, price control and sales history
- Access to one of the most dynamic and uniquely young games audiences in the world.
We would like to invite all Developers and Publishers to explore the amazing
commercial opportunities that exist in our G2A Marketplace by participating in G2A Direct,
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OKI Completes Installations of 600 Cash Recycling ATMs for State Bank of India
MUMBAI and TOKYO, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Delivers Seamless Cash Deposit and Withdrawal Service to SBI and its Customers
OKI [http://www.oki.com/en ] (TOKYO: 6703) today announced the installations of 600
sets of cash recycling ATMs, ATM-Recycler G7, in June 2016, to the State Bank of India
(hereinafter referred to as SBI), the largest bank in India. This marks OKI's second large
project deployment of its cash recycling ATMs for SBI in India.
SBI decided to procure OKI's cash recycling ATMs in 2015 and deploy them in four of
its designated regions across India. This project follows earlier deployments by OKI that
provided an opportunity to thoroughly evaluate the performance of OKI's robust cash
recycling technology vis-a-vis the Indian currency environment. OKI has been serving the
Indian market since 2013 and its ATMs are deployed for other government-owned banks,
private and co-operative banks as well.
The last two years have witnessed many public and private banks deploying cash
recycling ATMs to efficiently manage customer cash deposits and withdrawals through the
same machine. The initial response saw migration of cash deposits from teller counters to
these advanced ATMs, significantly reducing teller operations and automating the cash
deposit process. After sustained trial and verification of technological stability, Indian
banks decided to deploy these ATMs outside the branches to provide around the clock
services.
"India is an important market for OKI and completing this project with SBI within
expected timelines is a significant achievement for us," says Rupinder Sandhu Anand, CEO
of OKI India Private Limited, an ATM sales company in India. "OKI plans to build on this
program experience and participate in bids for larger opportunities with SBI and other
banks."
In India, installation of ATMs and cash dispensers (CDs) reached 220,000 units in 2015,
making it the second largest market in Asia, following China. The number is expected to
continue expanding to 500,000 units by 2020 against the backdrop of economic growth.
Committed to utmost customer satisfaction, SBI is enhancing services and customer
convenience through various channels including the Internet and mobile to reach out to its
large customer base. Convenient banking services and efficient bank operations are key to
enhancing customer satisfaction and cash recycling ATMs are an important channel to
deliver valuable services for banks. The reliability and capacity of the ATM-Recycler G7,
was a big driver for SBI to consider deploying them in high transacting sites. While
reducing cash handling costs is a primary driver for deploying cash recyclers, the
enablement of interbank deposit transactions is another significant driver for banks to
move to cash recycling ATMs.
Designed as a strategic model for the global market, OKI's ATM-Recycler G7 has gained
a strong track record and has established itself in the burgeoning cash economy that is
India. A single ATM-Recycler G7 can handle Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000 denominations
and uses the deposited banknotes for withdrawals, leveraging its cash-recycling function
to reduce banknote management and operational costs compared to cash dispensers and
non-cash-recycling ATMs.
About State Bank of India (SBI
State Bank of India (SBI), with a 200 year history, is the largest commercial bank in
India in terms of assets, deposits, profits, branches, customers and employees. The
Government of India is the single largest shareholder with 61.58% ownership. It has assets
of INR 2,048,080 crores and 16,333 branches, including 191 foreign offices spread across
36 countries, making it the largest banking and financial services company in India by
assets.
About OKI Electric Industry (OKI)
Founded in 1881, OKI Electric Industry is Japan's leading telecommunications
manufacturer in the Info-telecom field. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, OKI provides
top-quality products, technologies, and solutions to customers through its info-telecom
systems and printer operations. Its various business divisions function synergistically to
bring to market exciting new products and technologies that meet a wide range of customer
needs in various sectors.
Note:The names of the companies and products mentioned in this document are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies and organizations.
Press contact:
Mayuko Noto
OKI Public Relations Division
Phone: +81-3-3501-3835
Email: press@oki.com
Customer contact:
Global Strategic Planning Department
OKI Mechatronics Systems Business Division
Phone: +81-27-325-1111
Inquiry form: https://www.oki.com/cgi-bin/inquiryForm.cgi?p1e
[https://www.oki.com/cgi-bin/inquiryForm.cgi?p1e ]
Media Contact:
Rupinder Sandhu Anand
rupinder576@oki.com
+91-9820214055
Chief Executive Officer
OKI India Pvt Ltd
Tencent QQ Drives Popularity of AR Among Internet Users in China on the Occasion of 2016 Olympic Games
SHENZHEN, China, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent QQ is entering the augmented reality (AR) arena, triggering a trend among QQ users in China who have started to play a game called "Experience AR by Passing the QQ Torch." QQ has initiated a promotion, "Experience AR Animations by Scanning the Mona Lisa Portrait," attracting the interest of internet users in China.
Mobile QQ users in China only need to scan the Mona Lisa portrait using the "QQ-AR Scanning" feature, and then they will see a small animated penguin carrying the Olympic torch and the words "Play QQ-AR Torch Relay with Mobile QQ Now" on the screen. In addition, Tencent QQ designed the "Painted Eggs" feature for the game, which allows users to spot spoofed renditions of the Mona Lisa portrait and random launches of AR animations.
As a follow-up, QQ launched the game, "Experience AR by Passing the QQ Torch," on the occasion of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, in which the first player must first successfully light the torch then pass the torch on to the second player, with each subsequent player then passing the torch to the next. After the torch has been handed along a preset number of times, the player holding the torch can unlock and view the AR animation for the next city along the route, ultimately reaching the final destination of Rio de Janeiro. During the process, the players will view six animated episodes. Each player who has passed the torch will find a torch logo next to his or her QQ headshot. QQ, with its powerful social network, provides an opportunity for Chinese internet users around the world to experience AR.
This is the first time that a Chinese social media organization has used AR technology, serving as a testing ground and model for what AR-based networking could look like in the future.
CONTACT: Wang Jingru, +86-185-7678-1826, jingru.wang@bluefocus.com
E-paper Displays with Internal Timing Controllers Simplify Design and Offer Cost Savings
TAINAN CITY, Taiwan, July 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Pervasive Displays, a world leader in e-paper displays, announces a new family of
e-paper displays with internal timing controllers (iTC). Removing dependence on external
microcontrollers for timing control simplifies the design of displays because the driving
waveform is embedded in the display's chip-on-glass driver IC. External component count is
minimized, reducing costs, and one time programming (OTP) of the display driver ensures
best optical performance and reliability.
The new e-paper displays, available in standard 2.15 inch, 2.87 inch and 4.2 inch
versions, are ideal for electronic shelf labels and other commercial and industrial
applications. Custom sizes, waveforms and interconnect configurations are also offered.
All the displays feature Pervasive Displays' patented panel breakage detection, which
generates an alert signal if panels are damaged to minimize any loss of displayed
information.
E-paper is the lowest power display technology. Energy is only consumed when the
display changes and it requires no energy to display information - enabling exceptionally
long battery life, even from tiny coin cells.
About Pervasive DisplaysÂ
Pervasive Displays designs, manufactures and markets e-paper displays for applications
requiring high resolution, good readability and low power consumption. The company focuses
on commercial and industrial applications including retail, logistics, healthcare,
security and manufacturing. Its mature TFT, integrated circuit and e-paper platforms
reduce risks and improve product value. Pervasive Displays simplifies the work of
designers by providing both standard and custom displays and offering extensive technical
support through an ecosystem of partners. Design resources include detailed product
specifications, application notes, reference designs, source code and applications
support. The company is based in Tainan City, Taiwan and has offices in The Netherlands
and Oregon, USA. More information: http://www.pervasivedisplays.com
[http://www.pervasivedisplays.com ].
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Deal or No Deal Fans Can Now Enjoy Beloved Game Show In New Way
VirginCasino.com launches exclusive desktop and mobile slot game in New Jersey
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- One of America's most beloved game shows is back with the launch of Deal or No Deal, exclusively on VirginCasino.com. This all-new slot game gives fans of the show a fresh and exciting way to enjoy the thrill of Deal or No Deal, anywhere in New Jersey. Developed from the ground up by Gamesys, the leading developer of online slot and casino games, Deal or No Deal is now available to play on desktop and mobile devices. The licensed deal was brokered by Endemol Shine Gaming, a division of series producers Endemol Shine Group, with support from Endemol Shine North America.
"We are delighted to introduce this exciting new slot game exclusively to Virgin Casino players in New Jersey," said Leon Earp, General Manager of Gamesys US, which operates Virgin Casino. "Deal or No Deal is one of the most popular names in entertainment and we look forward to introducing even more new and innovative exclusive content to our players." Visit VirginCasino.com today to sign up and start playing Deal or No Deal today.
"Deal or No Deal is truly a world famous brand that transcends borders and is loved the world over for its unique gameplay and nonstop excitement," said Lee Fenton, Chief Executive Officer of Gamesys. "Our Deal or No Deal slot has been very well received internationally and we're excited to share the fun with players in New Jersey."
Virgin Casino's all-new Deal or No Deal slot game brings all the excitement that fans have come to love from the wildly popular game show to a fun and rewarding online gaming experience. Just like on the iconic series, players have the chance to face off against the banker as they go for the big prize - a progressive cash jackpot which continuously grows with every player's spin.
The progressive jackpot isn't the only way to win big in this innovative slot. Deal or No Deal also has three bonus games - the Banker's Offer, the Mystery Briefcase and the Deal or No Deal Bonus Game. With several rewarding features and a familiar theme, both new players and seasoned veterans alike will feel right at home with this exciting new game.
"It's exciting to be extending our licensing activities with Gamesys in North America where the Deal or No Deal brand will feature on Virgin Casino," said Owain Walbyoff, Managing Director, Endemol Shine Gaming. "It demonstrates how strong the brand's global footprint is and will hopefully help Gamesys maintain their market leading position in New Jersey."
About Virgin Casino
VirginCasino.com has been one of New Jersey's leading online casinos since launching in November 2013. Its partnership with Tropicana Atlantic City Casino & Resort led it to be among the first online casinos approved by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to launch a 24-hour Internet gaming operation in the state. With more than 120 games, wagering on Virgin Casino is only available to online gamers located in New Jersey. For more information, log on to VirginCasino.com.
About Gamesys
The Gamesys Group was founded in 2001 by Noel Hayden, Robin Tombs and a small team of developers with the aim of building one of the world's most successful online entertainment businesses. Gamesys created the Jackpotjoy online gaming site, the most popular UK bingo-led brand in the industry. In 2012, the group was chosen by Facebook to become the first company worldwide to launch real cash gaming applications on their platform. Gamesys also runs Virgin Games under a long-term license and partnership arrangement and operates some of the leading gaming sites and apps for other partners including News Corporation, Heart FM, Tropicana Atlantic City and Caesars Casino. Gamesys employs 1,000 people across seven offices, including the US, and continues to show a great track record for growth and player acquisition and retention.
As a GamCare Certified operator, Gamesys takes the issue of responsible gaming extremely seriously and is committed to providing players a safe, fair and enjoyable gaming service with the highest levels of player protection. Come and find out more about us at http://www.gamesyscorporate.com
About Endemol Shine Group
Endemol Shine Group is a global content powerhouse creating world class content for all platforms. As a producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group works on a unique local and global axis comprised of 120 companies across more than 30 markets dedicated to creating content that enthralls and inspires across scripted and non-scripted genres; coupled with digital, gaming, and distribution operations.
With iconic hits including Deal or No Deal, Mr. Bean, The Biggest Loser, The Money Drop and many more, Endemol Shine Group produced a total of 733 productions in over 50 languages across 68 territories in 2015, airing on 256 channels around the world.
About Endemol Shine North America
Endemol Shine North America delivers world-class content and compelling storytelling to multiple platforms in the U.S. and across the globe. Endemol Shine North America is part of Endemol Shine Group, the newly launched global content creator, producer and distributor with a diverse portfolio of companies that are behind some of the most prominent hit television formats and series in the world.
Its Endemol Shine Studios division develops and produces original scripted television programming in the U.S. for global exploitation and Endemol Shine Latino oversees all Spanish-language sales and development in both the U.S. and now across all of Latin America. Subsidiary production companies include Authentic Entertainment, Original Media, True Entertainment and 51 Minds Entertainment. In addition, Endemol Shine North America has a strategic partnership with Ryan Seacrest Productions. Learn more about our hit series at http://www.endemolshine.us/
E FUN Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 Remedies the Demands of Students
WEST COVINA, Calif., July 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer winds down, the ever-growing back-to-school checklist manifests with a range of expensive supplies ranging from textbooks to the latest technology. E FUN's Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 tablet will provide your student with all the technology they need to start school off on the right foot, without breaking the bank.
For Work and Play
Equipped with a quad-core Intel Atom-based processor and the latest Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System including Microsoft Office Mobile, the Nextbook Flexx 11A has everything a student needs to get schoolwork done. Mixing the best of both worlds, it gives students the utility of a laptop and the ease-of-use of a tablet. The keyboard detaches completely, allowing for quick versatility, while the touch screen gives students a better way to connect with content and many kinesthetic and visual learners will find it much easier to understand topics.
"Our new Nextbook Flexx 11A provides students with the technology to balance out school and relaxation," said Jason Liszewski, managing director and VP of sales for E FUN. "You can switch from writing a paper in Microsoft Word to playing Xbox games with just a few taps of your fingertip."
The Nextbook Flexx 11A comes with the Windows Store preinstalled, making games, music and videos accessible during a study break. Other apps such as Flashcards Pro and CamScanner HD make studying and organizing notes a breeze. And for those students studying away from home, a built in webcam makes it easier than ever to stay in touch with friends and family over Skype.
Other great features of the Nextbook Flexx 11A include:
-- Intel Atom CherryTrail Z8300 Quad-Core processor for optimal performance
-- 2GB DDR3L of system memory, 64GB onboard storage memory, additional
memory via microSD card slot
-- 11.6" touchscreen, 1366 x 768 resolution, POGO keyboard
-- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v4.0
-- Front and back cameras with built-in microphone
-- USB 2.0 port, microUSB 2.0 port, microHDMI port
-- G-sensor
-- Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery for ultimate portability
Pricing and Availability
During the Back-to-school season, the Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 is available online for $229. For complete product details, visit http://www.nextbookusa.com.
About E FUN
E FUN, a designer and marketer of mobile lifestyle products, entered the North American market in late 2010. Since then, E FUN has grown to be one of the leading tablet brands at retail, achieving top five market share by volume in 2013. Its ongoing product innovation and partnerships set E FUN apart from competitors and provide customers with unique out of the box experiences. Its product offerings include Android and Windows tablets, home automation devices, and wearables. E FUN is headquartered in West Covina, California.
Bella's Baking Blast takes children through simple recipes as they help Bella, a brown
bear from Samiland, as she combines ingredients to make cupcakes, pies, nachos, and more.
The app fun ingredients include rainbows and love.
"With Bella's Baking Blast, children have a fun and unique way to do some virtual
baking," says Dramaforum founder Eevamaria Halttunen.
"Bella's new app is part of Petra's Planet range, which includes Petra's Planet
e-Magazine - a digital, interactive children's magazine we launched in early July," says
Ms. Halttunen.
Bella is one of the engaging characters in Petra's Planet - a virtual world and
digital magazine developed by Dramaforum for children aged 7-11.
Bella's Baking Blast joins a suite of apps created around Petra's Planet and its
characters. Â It is available on the Petra's Planet website http://www.petrasplanet.com/BBB and also Google Play and costs Euro 0.99.
In early July, Dramaforum launched a digital magazine for children. Petra's Planet
Magazine is a monthly magazine where children learn about different countries, cultures,
customs, food, and animal as they travel with Petra. Subscribers can complete creative
projects, solve interactive puzzles, read news and reviews, and complete quizzes.
Mrs Halttunen created Petra Planet and established Dramaforum after she struggled to
find online content that was engaging and educative for her own children.
The company now delivers a host of Petra's Planet-related products, including Petra's
Planet virtual world - which has more than 1.7 million subscribers worldwide, and Petra's
Planet EDU products, designed for primary school use by teachers in Finland.
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For more information, please visit http://www.petrasplanet.comÂ
Melinda de Boer for DramaforumÂ
melinda@dexteracommunications.comÂ
+44(0)773616-0571Â
Ace2Three Presents Million Gala Tourney - Play Rummy and Grab Exciting Cash Prizes
HYDERABAD, India, July 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
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Inspur Unveils the Storage Server NF5166M4 at HostingCon 2016
NEW ORLEANS, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- July 24-27, Inspur attended HostingCon, one of the world's largest cloud and service provider ecosystem conferences. Inspur was not only able to showcase several of its solutions at HostingCon, it unveiled its latest solution, the 1U storage server NF5166M4 -- a server with top storage density and optimized for hyper-scale cloud data centers.
The Inspur NF5166M4 is a rackmount server specifically designed with an optimized hybrid storage architecture enabling a balanced performance. The Inspur NF5166M4 is regarded to have the largest storage density within the industry, with the capability of holding 12 3.5-inch hard disks, as well as 4 2.5-inch SATA SSDs within the space of the 1U. Its storage density is three times of the traditional 1U server. In average, the cost of every TB is reduced by 13%. Compared with servers with the same capacity, the space-saving rate of the NF5166M4 is as high as 50%. Its deployment density is also enhanced. The Inspur NF5166M4's high-efficient use of VR components paired with the industry's best high-efficiency digital power solutions could maximize energy savings.
Inspur is proud to unveil the NF5166M4 at HostingCon and believes that it is the ideal solution to accommodate to a range of storage applications ranging from tiering, scale-out cloud storage, to large-scale, high-performance compute enterprise applications.
Acromag's New AcroPack(TM) I/O Platform adds a Reconfigurable Xilinx® Artix®-7 FPGA for Custom Computing Applications
For embedded computing applications this next generation I/O module offers a PCIe interface format suitable for VPX and ruggedized PCIe-based computers
WIXOM, Mich., July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Acromag's new APA7-200 series provides a user-customizable FPGA on an AcroPack mezzanine module. The module plugs into a connector on an AcroPack carrier to add up to 48 TTL or 24 EIA-485/422 I/O signals or a mix of both types. Mix and match I/O combinations in a single slot for embedded applications running on Linux®, Windows®, or VxWorks® operating systems. APA7-200 modules begin at $900 each along with a recommended one-time purchase of the $310 Engineering Design kit software.
The APA7-200 offers a wide operating range of -40 to 85°C. Reconfiguration of the FPGA is possible via a direct download into the Flash configuration memory over the PCIe bus. The on-board 32Mb Quad Serial Flash memory loaded with configuration data allows automatic configuration of the FPGA on power-up. More information about the AcroPack series is available from Acromag's website at https://www.acromag.com/acropacks.
"For more than 20 years Acromag has been a world leader in the design of Industry Pack I/O modules" stated Russell Nieves, Acromag's Director of Embedded sales. "We believe that the time is right to offer a complete tech refresh with the addition of the new AcroPack(TM) I/O product offering."
Designed for COTS applications the AcroPacks(TM) are ROHS compliant and ideal for scientific development labs, military and aerospace applications, the defense industry, and automation applications.
About Acromag
Founded in 1957, Acromag, Inc. designs and manufactures hi-tech industrial electronics. They are an international corporation headquartered near Detroit, Michigan with a global network of sales representatives and distributors. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded computing and I/O solutions including general purpose I/O boards, single-board computers, FPGA modules, embedded computers, COM Express products, mezzanine modules, wiring accessories, and software. Industries served include military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.
For more information about Acromag products, call Inside Sales at (248) 295-0310 or Marketing Communications at (248) 295-0866. The web site is http://www.acromag.com.
Crown Prince of Dubai Launches Dubai Future Accelerators Program: to Address Seven Key Civic Challenges
DUBAI, UAE, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
- Dubai to create a new program to reward innovative companies around the world
- Companies will compete to solve seven key "21st century challenges"
- The program is designed to create new partnerships, deploy new technologies and test
them at the city-wide scale
- Another example of Dubai's deepening commitment to becoming a test bed for
futuristic technologies and businesses
- Intended to change the future of Dubai (and perhaps the world)
Today the Crown Prince of Dubai unveiled an ambitious new programme to change the
world. The "Dubai Future Accelerators" will connect the world's most innovative companies
with leading partners in government to test new solutions to key challenges at the
city-wide scale.
The Future Accelerators focuses on seven "21st century challenges", which also
represent significant opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and social
development.
The challenges include the application of cutting-edge technologies such as AI
(Artificial Intelligence) and robotics, genomics, 3D printing, distributed ledgers,
biomimicry and biotechnology, as well as new business models and ways of working. Each
challenge focuses on an important areas of government innovation, including healthcare,
education, transportation, infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital transformation.
Unlike other programs, The Dubai Future Accelerators will focus on the deployment of
futuristic prototypes at a city-wide scale, something which no other program can offer
thanks to the strong support of the Dubai government.
A 21st Century ProgramÂ
Launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin
Rashid al Maktoum, the program reflects the larger goals of the UAE and those of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
"H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's vision is transform the UAE into the global capital
for creating amend exploring the future," Sheikh Hamdan said in a statement.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, who is also
vice-chairman of Dubai Future Foundation, said: "We invite all those across the world who
want to create a better future to come to Dubai and help us create a better future.
Anyone can apply, from start-ups to large companies, as long as they have a working
prototype that addresses one of the key challenges above. Winning companies will develop
in-depth proposals to create futuristic pilot projects that can showcase the benefits of
their technology.
Dubai to Become Test Bed for Futuristic Designs and Technology Â
The Dubai Future Accelerator is being run by the Dubai Future Foundation as part of
the Dubai Future Agenda, a far reaching campaign to develop 21st century solutions and
initiatives around the world. Other parts of the Agenda include the Dubai 3D Printing
Strategy (with the Dubai Municipality), the Dubai Autonomous Transport Strategy (with the
RTA), the Global Blockchain Council, and the Museum of the Future.
Specter - Now on Kickstarter - Makes Nighttime Recreation Safer, Adds Stylish Flair
Wearable Sports Device Creates Afterimage Effects With Brilliant LEDs, Offers More Customization Options Than Any Comparable Devices
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Niports, Inc. has unveiled a sleek, wearable device that combines safety, technology and style - perfect for those who wait until the dark of night to squeeze in their daily exercise. Specter (http://www.myspecter.com) fits easily around the wrist and features 10 high quality LED lights, which can be programmed via any smartphone to display customized afterimages when in motion. The Kickstarter campaign is now live at http://kck.st/2athaDv .
"There are many advanced technological gadgets on the market today; however, when it comes to personal safety, the only wearables available are simple, low-tech flashing LEDs," says Niports CEO Brian Ro. "With Specter, we have created the first high-tech device that not only keeps people safe during all night sports and recreation, but is also stylish."
When in motion - such as jogging, skating or cycling - the LED lights leave a distinct, glowing afterimage that anyone can see. This feature serves as a safety measure to prevent the wearer from blending into the dark and possibly suffering an accident.
Brian Ro survived his own brush with disaster when he was hit by a car while running at night. This experience motivated him to research and develop a product that would make exercising at night a safer experience. The design team at Niports studied the wearables market to see what did and did not work. After numerous prototypes, the team finalized the design that is now featured in the Kickstarter campaign.
Personalization is what sets Specter apart from the sport wearables crowd. From the companion mobile app, users can type, draw, import or download afterimages for the device to display. These images can be further customized with color and brightness controls. Sixteen million-plus colors and 100 brightness levels means that no two users have to display the same afterimages.
"Daytime wearables offer a huge assortment of styles and fashions," remarks CDO Simon Jeong, "yet typically the only fashion available for night runners has been single-color lights with no thought given to design aesthetics. We believe Specter is the solution for people who want to showcase their identity through our device, while the bright and dynamic lighting effects keep runners safe."
Using Specter is simple. The wearable device fits snugly on any wrist with its adjustable strap. When powered on, any nearby smartphone with the Specter app can connect via Bluetooth. From the app's interface, users can choose their desired image and load new images. The Specter mobile app not only enables users to program custom afterimages, but also track and record fitness data such as speed and distance.
Specter's hardware is contained within a sturdy, waterproof metal casing, and battery life is a minimum of 48 hours. A pair of buttons allow athletes to cycle through all of their pre-programmed images. Opposite those buttons is an on/off button. Most surprisingly, Specter weighs in at a featherweight-like 35 grams. The device's simple, ergonomic design fits comfortably on wrists or ankles, and is ideal for any kind of sports or recreation.
Niports is offering an assortment of perks for Kickstarter backers, from single Specter devices to discounted package deals. For $39, supporters can take advantage of the super early bird special and be among the first to receive their device. The regular early bird special is priced at $49. Both early bird specials are limited in number, so interested consumers should act quickly.
Mass production of Specter will begin in October; Kickstarter backers should receive their orders before the New Year. Each package will contain one Specter device, an adjustable strap and a micro USB cable for charging. The Specter app (for iOS and Android) will launch in tandem with the first shipments.
About Niports, Inc.
Niports, Inc. is a Newport Beach-based startup focused on creating high-tech night sports devices. Niports, Inc. is founded by a group of athletes from New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Seoul, who hope to provide safety devices for night runners and athletes.
Contact:
SeungBeom Ro, CEO and Engineer
Niports, Inc.
Phone: 949-346-6108
E-Mail
SellGPU.com to Revolutionize the Graphics Card Industry
New company offsets the cost of upgrading to the GTX 1080 by purchasing used GPUs.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A new tech firm is set to revolutionize the graphics card industry by purchasing GPUs directly from consumers through a fast, easy-to-use, and zero-risk process.
SellGPU.com, a company of gamers, programmers, and hardware enthusiasts, was established to help individuals with the need for high-end PC components dispose of their old GPUs. Founder and CEO Said Hafez created the company in late 2014 after finding difficulty in getting rid of an old GPU batch.
"SellGPU is the first business of its kind to establish the re-commerce business model in the GPU industry," Hafez said. "We are giving individuals who need high-end graphics the power to safely and quickly sell their GPUs, making the upgrading process easier and more affordable."
SellGPU offers its customers instant quotes. After the customer accepts the offer, he or she will have the option to receive a free anti-static foam box and prepaid shipping label with which to send the GPU. The customer then simply places the GPU in the box, tapes the box, affixes the shipping label to it, and drops it off at any local post office. Once the GPU reaches SellGPU, it gets inspected and tested. If it passes the testing process, the customer gets paid by PayPal or check within three business days. If the GPU fails the tests, SellGPU returns it free of charge.
Gamers upgrading to the GTX 1070, GTX 1080, or the Radeon RX 480 have been receiving up to $92 for a GTX 960, up to $158 for a GTX 970, and up to $212 for a GTX 980.
"SellGPU is attempting to do to the GPU industry what Gazelle, Inc. did to the smart phone market," Hafez said. "A market disruption from SellGPU could mean a lot of savings to gamers, and computer enthusiasts will now be able to further their ambitions in building the most up-to-date rigs."
For more information or to trade in a used GPU, please visit http://www.SellGPU.com
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Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon Company, Announces the New RadPRO® Mobile 40kW FLEX PLUS Digital X-Ray System
Announcing the RadPRO Mobile 40kW FLEX PLUS Digital X-Ray System with Enhanced Workflow Package
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In emergency diagnosis situations, every second counts and solutions that minimize workflow tasks and help save time are critical to treatment. Virtual Imaging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the new RadPRO®(1 ) Mobile 40kW FLEX PLUS Digital X-ray System. Featuring a telescopic column and fast processing times to quickly capture high-quality diagnostic images, this new digital X-ray system, includes the Enhanced Workflow Package (a combination of software and hardware), which is intended to help healthcare professionals save time by customizing workflows with existing HIS/RIS and removing unnecessary steps. The Enhanced Workflow Package also allows users to complete routine imaging tasks from the mobile device, eliminating the need to access healthcare information systems from a dedicated workstation.
Enhanced Workflow Package
The Enhanced Workflow Package allows users to customize their workflow routine with existing HIS/RIS, allowing them to streamline processes by removing unnecessary steps and seamlessly switching between image acquisition and third-party HIS/RIS software applications or PACS/QA. Conveniently allowing users to query PACS for prior studies, perform image verification and close patient exams all from the mobile system, the RadPRO Mobile 40kw FLEX PLUS Digital X-ray System enables healthcare professionals to perform nearly all routine imaging tasks right from the patient's bedside.
Designed for Safe and Easy Transport
The RadPRO Mobile 40kW FLEX PLUS Digital X-ray System incorporates a telescopic column for safe and easy transport and effortless positioning. Offering mobility and power-saving advantages, the RadPRO Mobile 40kW FLEX PLUS Digital X-Ray System's small width makes it easy to maneuver in restricted spaces and corridors, while large wheels make mounting small steps easy. Featuring a patented wireless distributed antennae system that increases wireless range 40 percent over single access point systems and lead crystal batteries, designed to retain power longer than acid batteries, this digital X-ray system can improve flexibility and efficiency for nearly any healthcare practitioner.
High-Quality Imaging
The RadPRO Mobile 40kW FLEX PLUS Digital X-ray System is compatible with Canon CXDI-701C, 801C and 401C wireless digital flat panel detectors. Its fast processing times allow users to easily capture high-quality diagnostic images for routine diagnosis or challenging trauma, with flexibility in patient positioning and the ability to manage or manipulate images at bedside, making it an excellent mobile alternative for hospitals, clinics and universities.
The RadPRO Mobile 40kW FLEX PLUS Digital X-ray System is sold by Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon company, and its authorized dealers. For more information about radiology solutions from Virtual Imaging and Canon, visit usa.canon.com/dr.
About Virtual Imaging, Inc.
Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon company, combines unmatched experience, extensive resources and broad business functions, Virtual Imaging collaborates with large complex hospitals, imaging centers, private physician offices and government organizations to support them in becoming efficient, high-performance healthcare providers and professionals with the latest in digital radiography technology. We assist in the forward advancement of our clients, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, with our commitment to providing products and services for diagnostic equipment, imaging solutions, and digital flat panel technology. In addition to healthcare organizations, Virtual Imaging also provides solutions to the U.S. veterinary sector and to the security industry - a field deployable radiography system for military use and a full-body security screening system to help address the security needs of jails, prisons and other high security environments.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.
**Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
(1)All RadPRO products are sold by Virtual Imaging, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., and its authorized dealers.
Canon and CXDI are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States, and may be registered trademarks, or trademarks, in other countries. RadPRO is a registered trademark of Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon U.S.A., Inc. company, in the United States and may also be a registered trademark or trademark in other countries. All other referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
Sioeye Announces Iris4G Blink Edition, First Retail-Ready Action Camera with Built-In 4G LTE Live Streaming
Sioeye also Announces Streaming Capabilities to YouTube Live in Addition to the SioeyeLIVE Platform on iOS, Android and the Web
SEATTLE, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, live streaming action sports brand Sioeye announced the release of the Sioeye Iris4G Blink, its first retail-ready camera and second 4G-enabled action camera that gives sports enthusiasts the ability to capture and broadcast adventures in real-time. The Sioeye Iris4G Blink edition follows the 2015 introduction of Sioeye's first device, the Sioeye Iris4G 4K. The Sioeye Iris4G Blink will be available in the U.S. in retail stores in the second half of this year and includes integrated live streaming as well as HD video capabilities. In addition to launching the new retail-ready camera, Sioeye announced that it would extend streaming capabilities to YouTube Live.
The Sioeye Iris4G Blink enables action sports enthusiasts and pros to live stream video, audio, and real-time stats including speed and altitude overlays to their fans at the touch of a button. The Sioeye Iris4G Blink live streams using 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity directly built into the smart device.
With the press of a button, the live stream is automatically broadcast through the SioeyeLIVE platform available on iOS, Android, the web and now with a new option to stream directly to your YouTube Live account. SioeyeLIVE simplifies streaming and enables fans to watch and interact with broadcasters as well as gain easy access to instant replay videos.
"The introduction of a high quality, affordable LTE connected device combined with the ability to broadcast to YouTube Live will fundamentally change how fans and friends interact with people in the action sports community," said David Abramowski, General Manager at Sioeye. "Live streaming and the action sports market naturally go together, and Sioeye is at the center of this convergence."
The Sioeye Iris4G Blink live streams at 480p with 30fps, providing a beautiful image and clear sound for mobile viewing with low data consumption using approximately 450MB per hour. The smart device can also simultaneously record HD video to local storage during a live stream session and runs on Android 6.0 with an internal GPS and barometer sensors, delivering additional information to viewers on stream including speedometer and altimeter dashboards.
The Sioeye Iris4G Blink can switch into traditional video capture mode to capture 1080p @ 30fps HD video, as well as 8Megapixel still shots. The device also supports photo bursts and time-lapse videos.
"Using my Sioeye Iris4G, I'm able to give my fans a new perspective on Skimboarding," said Tim Fulton, professional Skimboarder. "Being able to connect to a live audience lets me share my enthusiasm and helps grow our sport. The new Blink edition will broaden live streaming to everyone, not just professionals."
The Sioeye Iris4G Blink edition will be available in the second half of the year through Sioeye.com, Amazon, and select retailers for $249. For a limited time, customers who purchase either Sioeye Iris4G model through Sioeye.com will receive a pre-installed T-Mobile SIM card with 5GB of data at no additional cost, equivalent to around 10 hours of live streaming.
About Sioeye
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Sioeye is dedicated to creating innovative ways to enable action sport athletes and outdoor adventurers to share their experiences in real-time with friends, family and fans. Sioeye designs and develops smart cloud connected devices, cloud-based live streaming video services and mobile applications enabling people to share and interact in real time. For more information on the Sioeye Experience, visit sioeye.com.