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Oxygen Forensics Adds Pokemon Go Data Parsing for Newest Version of Oxygen Forensic Detective

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Oxygen Forensics, the worldwide developer and provider of advanced forensic data
examination tools for mobile devices and cloud services, announced today the release of
Oxygen Forensic Detective 8.5.1 which supports data parsing from popular mobile app
Pokemon Go.

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    With more than 15 million installs on the App Store and Google Play, researchers from
Sensor Tower state that the average user in the US spends almost 33 minutes a day playing
Pokemon Go which is more time than the average users spend using Facebook, Twitter or
Snapchat.

    "Over the past week and a half, Pokemon Go is the most popular search query on Google,
and that simply means that mobile users are playing the game in droves," said Lee Reiber,
Oxygen Forensics COO. "The reason forensic experts are interested in the app is that it
has already caused accidents and law enforcement personnel need the tools to access
Pokemon Go data to determine whether the app being played contributed to any kind of
accidents in specific situations."

    Oxygen Forensic Detective 8.5.1 adds data parsing from Pokemon Go to the latest
product update and allows experts to analyze user account information along with the app
installation and last played timestamps. Location history is also available and enables
experts to map a player's route with corresponding timestamps.

    About Oxygen Forensics, Inc. 

    Founded in 2000, Oxygen Forensics is the worldwide leading maker of the advanced
forensic data examination tools for smartphones and other mobile devices. The company is
dedicated to delivering the universal forensic solution covering the widest range of
mobile devices running Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone, Symbian and other
operating systems. Law enforcement and government agencies, institutions, corporations and
private investigators, help desk personnel and thousands of private consumers rely on
Oxygen Forensics products to ensure evidence availability in the event of mobile device
data analysis and recovery. For more information about Oxygen Forensics, please visit
http://www.oxygen-forensic.com.

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Glamorous Glass: Nikon Celebrates 100 Million NIKKOR Milestone And The Introduction Of The AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Nikon Inc. is celebrating a momentous NIKKOR production milestone as well as the announcement of the AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED, a premium lens for the most discerning photographers. This luxurious new medium-telephoto lens is engineered to help create flattering images with gorgeous bokeh, while delivering impressive sharpness and beautiful color rendition. As a testament to a lasting legacy of high-caliber lenses, Nikon has also announced that NIKKOR lens production has reached the landmark achievement of 100 million units produced worldwide.

"Surpassing the 100 million lenses produced milestone is a great honor and a testament to the photographers who both love and rely on NIKKOR glass to get the job done," said Kosuke Kawaura, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "The AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED represents the embodiment of the NIKKOR line of high-quality lenses, giving photographers a robust, well-balanced lens that provides intense sharpness, astounding image quality and background bokeh that is sure to be a favorite among portrait photographers."

Captivating Image Quality
The AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED is a fast, full-frame (FX-format), medium-telephoto prime lens and is the world's first(1) to strike the impeccable balance of 105mm focal length and large f/1.4 aperture for a truly outstanding optic. This new NIKKOR lens is ideal for professional and advanced enthusiast photographers, especially those capturing portraiture, from in-studio fashion to a golden hour engagement session on the beach. These users will love the precise sharpness from this fantastic glass, which provides a flattering compression to subjects with a sensational, sultry bokeh. Beyond the gorgeous image quality lies stellar resolving power, especially when used with Nikon DSLRs such as D5, D810 or D750.

The 105mm f/1.4E is a fast lens with endearing character, providing stellar optical performance, even in the peripherals. Sharp rendering is attained for shooting distant subjects throughout the aperture range - from maximum aperture to being stopped down by several stops. Gradual alteration from the focal plane helps render subjects in high-fidelity with a natural depth, giving colorful portraits and landscapes that little bit of extra "pop" to help create a truly distinct image. The AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4 is also an excellent choice for low-light photography, as its large maximum aperture allows photographers to shoot at the fastest possible shutter speeds. Additionally, this lens can reproduce point light sources faithfully without sagittal coma flare, even on the edges of the frame.

Masterful Lens Construction
Decades of precision, knowledge and experience are put forth into every NIKKOR lens, and the AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED is an exceptional example of brilliant craftsmanship and Nikon technologies merging. Packed with the latest advanced optical innovations, the 105mm f/1.4 features Nikon's electromagnetic aperture control technology for consistent exposures, even during high speed continuous shooting.(2)

On the outside, solid build quality is well-balanced for all-day shooting, while the lens is sealed and gasketed to resist dust and moisture. Additional Fluorine coatings are used on the front and rear elements, so that smudges, dirt or moisture are easily removed. Inside the lens, the optical formula consists of 14 elements in nine groups, which include three ED glass elements. A 9-blade diaphragm further helps to create a circular, pleasing out of focus area. The lens also features Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat technology to significantly reduce instances of ghosting and flare.

The new AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED joins other NIKKOR f/1.4 lenses in the Gold Ring Series, which include only premium primes with Nano Crystal Coat and pro-grade build quality. These other lenses include the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G.

A Landmark in the NIKKOR Legacy
Nikon is also pleased to announce that the total production of NIKKOR lenses for Nikon interchangeable lens cameras reached the landmark 100 million milestone in mid-July 2016.

With a robust line-up of high-quality lenses for all types of photographers, the NIKKOR name has become synonymous with a rich history of superior lenses. Nikon continues to introduce new NIKKOR lenses that further optical technology, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and knowledge from experience cultivated over its long history. Such revolutionary advancements include Nano Crystal Coat, which acts as a powerful anti-reflection coating, and significantly reduces instances of ghosting and flare.

More recently, NIKKOR lens technologies such as the use of Phase Fresnel (PF) and Fluorite elements have helped to create smaller and lighter lenses with superb balance and handling. Many NIKKOR lenses now also feature a Fluorine coat that helps repel a variety of contaminants such as dust, dirt, water, oils and grease. The introduction of an electromagnetic diaphragm has also helped to create lenses that provide consistently crisp exposures, even during high-speed shooting. 

Pricing and Availability
The AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED will be available in late August for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2,199.95(3). For more information on Nikon's latest products including their newest NIKKOR lenses, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.

About the NIKKOR Brand
With a comprehensive assortment of FX and DX-format lenses and focal lengths, from the ultra-wide 10-24mm to the super telephoto 800mm VR, Nikon photographers have come to rely upon the NIKKOR core technologies that contribute to their optical superiority. NIKKOR is the brand name for Nikon's photographic lenses, which are precision crafted to the most exacting standards in Nikon's own glassworks. In 1933, Nikon marketed its first camera lens under the NIKKOR brand name, the "Aero-NIKKOR" for aerial photography applications. Since then, NIKKOR has been used as a brand name for Nikon's lenses that symbolizes durability, high image quality and optical excellence.

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables users to tell their stories through amazing photos and videos. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; the Nikon DL series of premium compacts and COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently announced the production of 100 million NIKKOR lenses in 2016, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr.

1: Among AF lenses for digital SLRs compatible with FX-format image sensor; as of July 27, 2016; statement based on Nikon research

2: The lens incorporates an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism. The following cameras are compatible with this lens: D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df, D810, D810A, D800 series, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300 series, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100, Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4 with FT-1, Nikon 1 V1, V2, V3 with FT-1, Nikon 1 S1, S2 with FT-1

3: SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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Endgame Announces Hunt Platform 2.0, Declares IOC Independence

Hardware assisted control flow integrity (HA-CFI(TM)) technology, Endgame MalwareScore(TM), and automated investigations ensure earliest detection and eviction of advanced attacks

ARLINGTON, Va., July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Endgame, a leading provider of endpoint security solutions to hunt advanced adversaries, today announced several novel technologies as part of its Hunt platform version 2.0 to achieve the earliest possible detection and eviction of adversaries. These unique enhancements provide analysts with immediate detection and response to known and never-before-seen attacks prior to process execution, eliminating cost and time associated with incident response.

Today's attacks on enterprises are growing increasingly sophisticated - exploits bypass widely-used prevention technology like Microsoft (EMET), malware bypasses signature-based detection tools, and adversaries dwell undetected in networks for an average 147 days - exposing enterprises to major business disruption and loss of critical assets. Endgame version 2.0 succeeds where others fail, detecting without waiting for threat intel and preventing exploitation prior to the adversary gaining process execution.

"Enterprises can no longer sit back and wait for threat data to come to them," said Ryan Gurr, Information Security Manager at NuScale Power. "The next generation of security challenges requires a more proactive approach to detect and respond to threats that have evaded defensive technologies. I have found Endgame's Hunt platform helpful in allowing an analyst to quickly detect never-before-visible malicious behaviors on host systems, and block and remove threats at the earliest stages."

Endgame version 2.0 delivers the following significant innovations:

    1. Hardware-assisted control flow integrity (HA-CFI(TM)) exploit protection
       monitors program execution in real-time and prevents attacks on endpoints
       before damage and loss of critical assets, earlier than any product
       available in the market. This technology is part of a multi-layer set of
       capabilities that protect against exploitation of broad classes of
       vulnerabilities and techniques, including heap-overflows,
       use-after-frees, and return oriented programming.
    2. Endgame MalwareScore(TM) signature-less malware detection engine
       identifies malicious files in real-time to deliver 98% effective
       detection of new and never-before-seen APT toolsets, ransomware, and
       other malware with a negligible false positive rate. MalwareScore
       requires no external connectivity and is lightweight -  taking under 100
       milliseconds per sample with the smallest memory footprint available in
       the industry -  allowing for a stealthy presence on the endpoint. This
       capability streamlines the hunt process for analysts by helping focus
       their attention on critical information.
    3. Automated Investigation takes the hunt from hours or days down to minutes
       via one-click adversary detections based on IOC-independent adversary
       techniques. This includes Endgame's best-in-industry persistence
       detection, which pinpoints all known and never-before-seen persistence
       techniques. Other one-click investigations include malicious running
       process detection and attacker command and control communication
       detection.
About Endgame
Endgame is a leading provider of next generation endpoint security solutions that enable enterprises to automate the hunt for the most sophisticated adversaries within their networks. The Endgame Hunt platform empowers hunt teams, incident responders, and security operators to conduct an end-to-end hunt mission, significantly reducing the time to detect and contain adversaries. Our IOC-independent platform covers the entire kill chain, leveraging machine learning and data science to uncover, in real-time, unique attacks that evade traditional defenses and respond precisely without disrupting normal business operations. For more information, visit http://www.endgame.com and follow us on Twitter @EndgameInc.

Media Contact:
Margot Koehler
mkoehler@endgame.com

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

Soul and Vibe Signs Letter Of Intent To Publish Two VR Products

MINNEAPOLIS, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc. (OTC: SOUL), "The Company," a publisher of games, music, and interactive books for digital devices, announced today it has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with California-based game development studio Human Soft Inc. ("Human Soft"), to publish two Virtual Reality ("VR") games.

"Casino Palace" is being developed for both VR and non-VR devices. Supported VR devices include HTC Vive, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift, and Google Cardboard. Supported non-VR devices include iOS (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and Android. Casino Palace supports social interaction between players and real-money + Bitcoin transactions.

"Boxie" is being developed for VR devices and supports cross-connectivity with VR and non-VR "Companion Apps." Supported VR devices include PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift. The Companion Apps provide a mix of highly interactive and fully immersive spectator experiences and unlock unique content in the Boxie game. Boxie also supports social interaction and sharing between players.

"The VR market is another means through which the Company can generate a 'recurring release calendar' and further expand operations," said Soul and Vibe's CEO and President, Peter Anthony ("Tony") Chiodo. "The VR platform will help further transition Soul and Vibe into a very robust content company with a cross section of highly valuable IP."

"We are very excited to have partnered with 'Soul and Vibe' to publish Casino Palace and Boxie," said Gabor Kadas, Human Soft Inc.'s President and CEO. "We believe there is great potential in partnering with Soul and Vibe as the synergy created by this publishing agreement will benefit both companies long term."

About Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc.

Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc. (Soul & Vibe Interactive Inc. on http://www.sec.gov) is a publisher of games, music, and interactive books for digital devices addressing a market projected to grow to $100 billion by year-end 2018. The Company specializes in the creation of original IP and has extensive experience licensing world-renowned brands from influential companies. Soul and Vibe has a license agreement with Deere & Company, and game development and publishing agreements for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, Windows 8, Windows Live, and Windows Phone from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation® Vita (PS Vita) from Sony, and the Nintendo 3DS(TM) system and the Wii U(TM) system from Nintendo. Through partnerships with technically sophisticated software developers located all over the world, Soul and Vibe transforms unique concepts into engaging, highly accessible, and affordable games and entertainment experiences. http://www.soulandvibe.com.

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About Human Soft Inc.

Human Soft develops top-notch titles for iOS, Android, VR devices, consoles, and PC. The company was formed in 1994 and currently has 40 staff members. Human Soft, Inc, has developed 30+ console titles and 20+ mobile titles for various AAA publishers such as Activision, Disney, Mattel, Eidos.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, trends, analysis, and other information contained in this press release, including words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," and other similar expressions of opinion, constitute forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results described within the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that could contribute to such differences include those matters more fully disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of the press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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CONTACT: Investor Relations, Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc., Phone: +1-763-400-8040, info@soulandvibe.com, Website: http://www.soulandvibe.com

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Loopd Releases World's First Engagement Sensor For Events

New sensor combines AES128 Encryption, Tactile Touch, Bluetooth LE, LED Light Pipe, 6 Week Battery Life, and Modular Attachments

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Loopd, the leading event engagement management company, has announced the release of its second-generation wireless sensor designed for attendee networking, content exchange and activity tracking.

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The new wearable sensor uses Loopd's advanced and patented Bluetooth Low-Energy proximity features to enable the first split-second, passive wireless exchange of mission-critical information at conferences.

Activated by a unique tactile touch feature, the one-inch-wide, dark-blue circular Loopd wearable incorporates a unique LED light pipe. Following a light touch by users, the flexible LED pipe emits a streaming yellow light top to bottom. This streaming light emission confirms that digital business cards, marketing materials and other mission-critical content have moved between sensors up to the Cloud.

"With the release of our next-generation wearable sensor, Loopd offers the best way to advance the attendee experience," said Brian Friedman, co-founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Loopd. "Equally as important, conference organizers will see attendee networking rise dramatically because of its simplicity, utility and beauty. There is nothing like Loopd in the business community." 

Since launching at South By Southwest 2015, more than 10,000 corporate executives have shared digital contact information through Loopd's first-generation, tap-based wearable sensor. These attendees were at major conferences organized by Cisco, Box, Intel, Twilio, MongoDB, Aderant, Metaswitch, Anaplan, Systemax and other prominent technology firms.

At the recent MongoDB World 2016 Conference in New York, conference organizers introduced more than 2,000 attendees to the Loopd experience.

"Attendee engagement is an integral part of what makes MongoDB events worthwhile," said Meghan Gill, Director of Marketing at MongoDB. "Using Loopd creates new opportunities for our audience to interact with each other, our speakers, sponsors, and staff."

Initially, the sensor will be released as a fob-like attachment for conference lanyards. Future releases will include a badge with a back clip and also an intelligent insert for a wristband. All form factors will include tactile touch, Bluetooth LE and LED light pipe.

About Loopd Inc.

The subscription-based Loopd Inc. provides physical intelligence to corporate events. We help corporate marketers learn how people interact with each other, with the company, and with the company's products.  The Loopd event engagement system is the industry's only bi-directional CRM solution that enables the exchange of content and contact information passively and automatically. Through its enterprise IoT analytics and sensors, it gathers and interprets rich data so that marketers have a more sophisticated understanding of valuable business relationships and interactions at conferences, exhibits and product activations. Headquartered in San Francisco, Loopd has raised $2.5 million in seed investment from Marc Benioff (founder of Salesforce), Tim Draper (founding partner of DFJ Ventures), Rick Dalzell (former CIO at Amazon.com) and other top investors. To learn more, visit http://www.loopd.com.

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OMRON to Release New Industrial PC Platform, Making Production Sites "Integrated" and "Intelligent"

KYOTO, Japan, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OMRON Corporation announced on July 27 the global release in August of its new Industrial PC Platform (hereinafter "IPC") to innovate manufacturing through IoT utilization and high-speed, high-precision automation.

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The IPC is a PC architecture-based platform that meets strict quality standards required for factory automation (FA) devices and can be supplied stably on a long-term basis. OMRON assists manufacturers to make production equipment smarter by utilizing IoT and big data through the IPC. At the same time, OMRON helps them boost both their equipment-operating ratio and manufacturing quality by applying know-how on advanced fine-tuning control, which OMRON has gained through the Sysmac automation platform (*1), to production lines and equipment.

Moves are spreading to seek innovative manufacturing by leveraging IoT, big data and robotics at production sites. In order to collect data for improvement and preventive maintenance, a programmable logic controller (PLC) is connected with PCs for office use which require complex license management and are supported only for a short time. Moreover, builders of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and machine tools produce dedicated boards in-house, equipped with real-time operating systems, as main controllers. They are outsourcing the development of general control functionality and concentrating resources on the development of competitive core technology. These circumstances have increased global needs for PC architecture-based controllers which provide environmental resistance and reliability and allow for flexible development.

OMRON has captured these needs and developed three types of IPCs. Users can choose the best IPC from box-type PC models and all-in-one PCs with built-in monitors to suit their system configurations and applications. The IPC supports EtherCAT, which was impossible with previous PLCs. EtherCAT is an open network used for production lines and equipment all over the world as well as providing a development environment that allows users to customize functionalities.

Industrial PC Platform

- Industrial PC

  The Industrial PC offers robustness and reliability for applications in an FA environment and is   
  suitable for use with both Windows software and  programs for machine control and automation.
  Production data can be collected to ensure stable equipment operation.

- Industrial PC: IPC Machine Controller (*2)

  The IPC Machine Controller is a hybrid PLC that combines fine-tuning control featuring the
  precision and speed of the NJ/NX series of Machine Automation Controllers with the versatility and
  range of Windows programs on a single platform by using OMRON's unique hypervisor function.
  This enables users to easily achieve both production data handling and advanced fine-tuning
  control using ILOR+S (Input, Logic, Output, Robotics +Safety).

- Industrial PC: IPC RTOS Controller (*3)

  Coming equipped with a real-time operating system (*4), the IPC RTOS Controller enables both     
  real-time control and execution of data-processing tasks. Users can utilize OMRON's high-speed,
  high-precision and real-time machine control in the same programming environment based on
  familiar C-language (C/C++) as with dedicated boards produced in-house by semiconductor-
  manufacturing equipment builders.

OMRON brings innovation to manufacturing sites through automation with "integrated," "intelligent" and "interactive" concepts. The IPC is a new control platform that delivers "integrated" and "intelligent" automation to production sites and equipment around the world. OMRON is going to work on manufacturing innovation with manufacturers by developing OMRON's unique automation using a wide range of FA product lineups, including PLCs and IPCs, and open industrial networks such as EtherCAT.

(*1) Sysmac automation platform

     OMRON's integrated automation platform is dedicated to providing complete control and
     management of an automation plant under one software. Programming based on global
     standards and global open networks allows for building the globally standardized system. At the
     core of this platform, the machine controller series offers synchronous control of all machine
     devices and advanced functionality such as motion, robotics and database connectivity. This
     multidisciplinary concept allows you to simplify solution architecture, reduce programming and
     optimize productivity.

(*2) The Industrial PC IPC Machine Controller will be available soon.

(*3) Available in Japan only.

(*4) Choice of real-time operating systems: Linux and VxWorks.

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About OMRON Corporation

OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of sensing and control. OMRON's business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to automotive electronic components, social infrastructure systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has over 38,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 110 countries and regions. In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technologies and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society. For more information, visit OMRON's website at: http://www.omron.com/

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OMRON Corporation

CONTACT: Arihiro Yokota, Corporate Communications Department, OMRON Corporation, Tel: +81-75-344-7175, E-mail: arihiro_yokota@omron.co.jp

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

Connect Managed Services Recognition as a Cisco Unified Contact Centre Enterprise Advanced Technology Partner (ATP) in the UK is More Than it First Seems?

LONDON, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Usually an announcement that a company has obtained Partner status might get the
occasional by-line which is quickly discarded from memory, but Connect Managed Services
warrants more examination because it is one of only 6 Cisco partners in the UK that has
Unified Contact Centre Enterprise ATP status.

    Cisco's Unified Contact Centre are market leading systems, but each deployment, or
take over, is unique to the customer, whose environments are often complex.  It requires
considerable efforts on both the customer and their partner to get any manufacturers'
system in, or to take over the service.  The Cisco Unified Contact Centre Enterprise ATP
status recognises the proficiency of a partner to successfully deploy, or manage their
systems and so should be a key reference point for organisations looking to select 3rd
parties.  

    "Gaining Unified Contact Centre Enterprise ATP status is a fantastic achievement for
the team," says Alex Tupman, CEO Connect Managed Services, "Connect have a great deal of
experience in working in challenging Contact Centre environments," continues Tupman, "we
have successfully taken on sites across multiple countries with thousands of agents in
weeks, so we are excited to be a Cisco ATP and look forward to the new challenges that
come this way."  

    Notes to Editors 

    About Connect Managed Services   

    Connect Managed Services is a specialist in the design, implementation and support of
Contact Centre and Unified Communication environments for multinational organisations.
Connect uses a propriety set of automation tools, which combined with a differentiated
approach to service management, ensures the consistent delivery of service level
performances 25% above industry standards.  

    Connect has offices in London, New York and Frankfurt.  The company numerous awards
and accreditations from the leading Contact Centre and Unified Communication vendors,
including Cisco Unified Contact Centre Enterprise ATP and Avaya Gold Partner status.

    http://www.connectmanaged.com

Connect Managed Services

CONTACT: For further information: Andre Armstrong PR Manager Email: andre@connectmanaged.com Tel: +44(0)20-7950-3200

Rollr Launches a Unified IoT platform for People and Cars on the Move

NOIDA, India, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Rollr Makes the Case for Safe and Connected Driving With the Launch of Connected Car
Device 'Rollr Mini' and Their Two Apps 'Rollr' and 'Dock N Roll'

    Rollr (http://www.rollr.io) is an IoT and Telematics platform launched by MI-XLAB
(Motherson Invenzen XLab Pvt Ltd). MI-XLAB builds Telematics Hardware and Applications and
its Rollr platform is aimed at being a ubiquitous platform for connecting everything that
is moving on the roads. The company has multiple hardware and apps focused in this segment
- including a Connected Car Infotainment Device with in-built 4G/3G connectivity which is
under development.

    At the centre of their platform is the Rollr App (available for download from Play
Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.invenzen.lynkr ] & App Store
[https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/rollr-stay-connected/id1121636953?mt=8 ]) which tracks
all the app's connections (which are referred to as Rolls) in one place.

    The Rollr Mini Connected Car Device is available for an affordable price only in India
initially.

    Commenting on the development, Mr. Saran Saini, Co-founder and COO of Rollr said,
"Rollr Team's core experience is Automotive Grade Hardware and Software aimed at OEMs. The
move behind releasing the Apps and the Rollr Mini OBD device is aimed at making the
connected car technology more accessible to our customers."

    On the product aspect, Mr. Amit Upadhyay, Co-founder and CTO of Rollr, elaborated
about Rollr Product Portfolio - which consists of the following 3 products as of today.

    1. Rollr Mini Connected Car Device - This is a plug-n-play device which easily plugs
into the OBD-port of the car. Once activated, the Rollr Mini sends Live Tracking, Alerts
and Car Health updates to the user via the Rollr App. With the launch of this device, the
company aims to connect users with their cars - the same way they are connected with their
friends. 'Less worries for your Car' - is the company motto for this device as enhanced
security of user's cars is a core feature.

    The device can be ordered from company's website and shipping is set to start next
month.

    2. Dock n Roll App - The app is meant at promoting safe usage of the phone in the car.
The app provides a driving mode interface and allows the user to perform usual tasks of
taking calls, listening to music or quickly starting navigation with a distraction-free
user experience. What sets apart the Dock n Roll App though is, its connected car
features. The user is able to share her location or even a live Dash Cam view with her
contacts with just few touches. The app also generates trip logs when it is running.

    3. The Rollr App - This is the core app where all the end points i.e. the Rollr Mini,
the Dock n Roll or other people's Rollr App can be connected. The app is primarily used
for people-to-people location tracking and has good privacy control features with
time-based location sharing. For users who also own cars, the app can be used to connect
with their Rollr Mini devices.

    The company is also engaged with several fleet operators for customized fleet
management solution based on the Rollr Mini Hardware and Rollr Software platform.

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    About Rollr:

    Rollr was founded in Feb, 2014 with six co-founders including Prashant Dalmia
(Director of Hardware Engineering), Ravi Shankar Prasad (VP of Platform Software), Mohit
Joshi (Head of Application Software) and Ankit Varshney (Head of QA and Supply Chain). The
company is funded by Samvardhana Motherson Group and is registered as Motherson Invenzen
Xlab Private Limited.

    For More Information, visit: http://www.rollr.io

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Amit Upadhyay, CTO 
        amit.upadhyay@mi-xlab.com 
        +91-120-4365451 
        Motherson Invenzen Xlab Pvt. Ltd 

     

Motherson Invenzen XLab Pvt. Ltd

TogoFogo Offers up to 1 Year Warranty on All Mobile Phones and Tablets

NEW DELHI, July 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Togofogo.com, a pioneer online store continues to offer an exceptional range of
refurbished, unboxed and certified pre-owned mobile phones and tablets to customers
throughout India. The store already announced warranty of up to 1 year (managed by
Warranty Bazaar) on all mobiles and tablets.

    Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Soumitra Gupta, CEO & Founder, Togofogo.com said,
"Our sole purpose is to make our customers enjoy the best mobile-shopping experience. And,
our initiative to offer one year warranty on mobiles is another step to enhance customers'
experience, which gives them the privilege to return a defective product."

    Be it a refurbished cell phone or any new mobile device, a damaged device can be
disheartening. Mobiles often start experiencing technical issues after a year or more,
getting them fixed can cost both time and money. Thankfully, a warranty can save the
consumers from the hassle of spending considerable time in finding someone who can repair
the damaged phone within their budget.

    Togofogo.com offers 6 months to 1-year warranty on its products. However, the period
of warranty and the repairs covered under a warranty can vary depending on the type of
device one has purchased from the store. For instance, the pre-owned devices are sold with
6 months warranty on TogoFogo, and refurbished phones are sold with 2 months warranty. The
store also offers extended warranty on mobiles.

    Never compromise with the product quality  

    All products undergo comprehensive quality check process in order to ensure the best
buy. Customers can make their selection among the different range of products from top
brands. One can always reach out to customer care for any kind of assistance if required.
Easy payment options can also add happiness to customers.

    About TogoFogo:  

    Togofogo.com is an online marketplace for selling and buying box opened, refurbished
and certified pre-owned mobiles and tablets. All products sold on TogoFogo undergo a
rigorous Quality Checking process (QUTrust) and are covered under warranty. We offer our
buyers and sellers a convenient market place through our online platform. The sellers
leverage TogoFogo's integrated logistics support to open up a Pan-India Market and the
buyers have a place to shop for bargains and be rest assured on the quality of the
products they purchase.

    Another great aspect of shopping for a mobile at Togofogo.com is the convenience the
store facilitates to customers in comparing products offered by various sellers or
locations. What's more, the store frequently offers great deals on mobiles that will leave
you wanting for more.

    Visit the site Togofogo.com to explore the latest deals and offers. Also, make sure to
check out the 'Return Policy' to learn when a product under warranty can be replaced.

    Website: http://www.togofogo.com

    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/togofogo

    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/togofogo

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/togofogo-com

       
         
        Media contact: 
        Piyush Goel 
        piyush@togofogo.com 
        +91-011-47070677 
        Technical Head 
        Togofogo.com 

     

TogoFogo

Innova Gaming Group Announces Distribution Agreement in New Hampshire

LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - INNOVA Gaming Group Inc. ("INNOVA" or the "Company") (TSX: IGG), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Diamond Game Enterprises ("Diamond Game"), has signed an agreement (the "Agreement") with Tonk Group ("Tonk") to distribute the LT-3 in New Hampshire (the "State") under a charitable program regulated by the New Hampshire Lottery. 

"With this agreement in place, we expect to be in a position to begin deploying LT-3 terminals in the fourth quarter of 2016 into the state of New Hampshire--our sixth North American market in which we will have LT-3s deployed," said Richard Weil, Chairman and CEO of INNOVA. "Tonk will seek to secure suitable veteran, fraternal or charitable locations to place terminals as authorized by the New Hampshire laws and regulations. We are looking forward to working with Tonk and the New Hampshire Lottery to assist charities and social programs in the state that benefit from gaming activities."

The Agreement designates Tonk as Diamond Game's distributor in New Hampshire for a period of two years from July 26, 2016. Tonk will also provide support and maintenance services. The agreement is subject to customary regulatory requirements and restrictions.

About INNOVA Gaming Group Inc.

INNOVA develops unique games and products for the global gaming industry, with particular focus on state and provincial lotteries. Through the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Diamond Game, INNOVA focuses on enhancing the revenues of government-sponsored lotteries and other regulated operators by offering its unique "extended play" products in traditional and non-traditional gaming venues. Its primary product is the LT-3, an instant ticket vending machine that dispenses tickets while simultaneously displaying the results of each ticket on a video monitor in an entertaining fashion. For more information, please visit http://www.innovagaminggroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included herein, including those that express management's expectations or estimates of our future performance or future events, including, without limitation, our ability with Tonk Group to place LT-3 terminals in New Hampshire, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, regulatory and competitive uncertainties, contingencies and risks that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Applicable risks and uncertainties include those identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in INNOVA's annual management's discussion and analysis dated March 15, 2016 and in other filings that INNOVA has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future, including, as applicable, under the heading "Risk Factors" in INNOVA's latest annual information form, all of which are or will be available on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein reflect INNOVA's current views with respect to future events, and except as required by law, INNOVA does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect, in particular, new information or future events, or otherwise.

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CONTACT: please contact: Jonathan Ross, CFA, LodeRock Advisors, INNOVA Investor Relations, jon.ross@loderockadvisors.com, Tel: (905) 334-0095

Big Data Deployment Efficiency Optimized By Big Memory, Say Experts at Inspur Systems and Diablo Technologies

Disruptive capacity advantages of Memory1 provides significant benefits over DRAM-only implementations

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As the volume and breadth of data continues to proliferate, businesses are faced with both opportunities and challenges associated with this deluge.  On one hand, there is a genuine benefit to be found in leveraging growing volumes of information to plan, act and react to continuously evolving business environments.  On the other hand, the amount of time, energy and resources required to collect and interpret this incoming data can easily outpace the value obtained.  While turning to in-memory data processing applications built on DRAM to secure real-time analysis may help satisfy the former, the massive system memory usage required to support DRAM's extremely high performance, as well as capacity and cost restraints associated with the technology, exasperate the latter.

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With platforms like Apache Spark having emerged and gaining popularity among those looking to make intelligent, real-time business decisions, there is an increased need for memory capacity to enable the fastest access and most optimized system-level performance.  However, using excessive numbers of servers to design around DRAM capacity constraints leads to inefficient, high-cost deployments.  Instead, an approach that enables more memory per server by utilizing high-capacity NAND flash is better able to provide the unbeatable combination of business and economic value needed in Big Data environments, experts at Inspur Systems and Diablo Technologies found through close collaboration.

Diablo Technologies' Memory1 is the first memory DIMM to expose NAND flash as standard application memory.  This revolutionary tiered-memory solution provides the industry's highest-capacity byte-addressable memory modules.  Memory1 provides significantly higher capacity than DRAM DIMMs, enabling dramatic increases in application memory per server.  This provides substantial performance advantages, due to increased data locality and reduced access times.  Memory1 also minimizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by reducing the number of servers required to support memory-constrained applications like Apache Spark. 

"Dramatically expanding the application memory available in a single server directly addresses key issues found in traditional, DRAM-only deployments for Big Data processing platforms like Apache Spark," said Maher Amer, Chief Technology Officer. "Because each server is capable of doing more work, jobs can be more efficiently handled with fewer servers, which also minimizes the associated networking and operational expenses. A tiered NAND flash approach is key to providing the benefits of real-time analysis while minimizing the expense required to collect and interpret valuable information."

Additional information about how Memory1 improves Spark's Return on Investment is available by downloading the Diablo Technologies and Inspur Systems whitepaper "Igniting Apache Spark with Memory1" at http://www.inspursystems.com/downloads/Inspur%20Spark%20Whitepaper.pdf

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ABOUT DIABLO TECHNOLOGIES

Founded in 2003, Diablo is at the forefront of developing breakthrough technologies for next-generation enterprise computing. Diablo's flagship Memory1 is a first-of-its-kind memory technology that delivers four times the capacity of the largest DRAM modules. Diablo's Memory Channel Storage platform combines innovative software and hardware architectures with Non-Volatile Memory to introduce a new and disruptive generation of Solid State Storage for data-intensive applications. The Diablo leadership team has decades of experience in system architecture, chipset design, enterprise software and business development at companies including PMC-Sierra, Anobit, AT&T-Microelectronics, Bell Labs, Nortel Networks, Intel, Cisco, AMD, SEGA, Cadence Design Systems, Matrox Graphics, BroadTel Communications and ENQ Semiconductor. Learn more at http://www.diablo-technologies.com.

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Aaron's Announces "Aaron's Own The Ring" WWE Sweepstakes

ATLANTA, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced a new partnership with global entertainment company WWE to create opportunities for consumers to be engaged with the Aaron's brand at upcoming WWE events.  WWE fans will also be invited to talent appearances at Aaron's stores, and to enter the "Aaron's Own The Ring" Sweepstakes contest, a chance for one lucky winner to receive a WWE Experience package to attend a pay-per-view event in December.

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"We are thrilled to team up with WWE to bring new, fun experiences to the dedicated WWE fans across the country," said Andrea Freeman, Aaron's Vice President of Marketing. "To see the passion and excitement these fans have for wrestling, we wanted to give WWE fans more opportunities to enjoy the sport they love. We hope these events will create unforgettable moments for the WWE fan base."

Fans can enter to win "Aaron's Own The Ring" Sweepstakes through November 28 with no purchase necessary at http://www.Aarons.com/WWE. The winner, along with a guest, will receive the WWE Experience package to attend the WWE pay-per-view event in Pittsburgh on December 18, 2016. The package also includes round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations for two, one replica WWE World Heavyweight Championship Title and $100 travel spending stipend. For official rules or to enter, visit http://www.Aarons.com/WWE.

In addition to the sweepstakes, fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet with WWE Superstars or Legends at Aaron's stores around the country this fall in the following cities:

    --  Atlanta, GA (Aug. 1)
    --  Houston, TX (Aug. 29)
    --  Dallas, TX (Aug. 30)
    --  Cleveland, OH (Sept. 27)
    --  Charlotte, NC (Nov. 28)
Check back to http://www.Aarons.com/WWE for store location, updated schedule and details for each appearance.

To learn more about Aaron's, join the conversation by "liking" Aaron's on Facebook (facebook.com/AaronsInc) and following Aaron's on Twitter (twitter.com/AaronsInc).

About Aaron's, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is a leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, and currently has more than 1,940 Company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states and Canada.  Progressive Leasing, a leading virtual lease-to-own company, provides lease-purchase solutions through approximately 16,000 retail locations in 46 states. Dent-A-Med, Inc., d/b/a the HELPcard®, provides a variety of second-look credit products that are originated through a federally insured bank.  Aaron's was founded in 1955, has been publicly traded since 1982 and owns the Aarons.com, ProgLeasing.com, and HELPcard.com brands. For more information, visit http://www.aarons.com.

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CONTACT: Garet Hayes; Director of Public Relations; 678-402-3863; garet.hayes@aarons.com

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

Cadence Launches Tensilica Fusion G3 DSP Featuring Exceptional Out-of-the-Box Performance for Compute-Intensive Signal Processing Applications

Highlights:

- Program in 'C/C++' with near-optimal performance out-of-the-box

- High performance, multi-purpose fixed and floating point VLIW DSP

- Comprehensive data-type support with auto-vectorization

- Real-time control with flexible memory subsystem, integrated DMA controller and memory protection unit

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced the availability of the new Cadence® Tensilica® Fusion G3 digital signal processor (DSP), a multi-purpose, high-performance DSP ideal for compute-intensive system-on-chip (SoC) designs. The Tensilica Fusion G3 DSP is exceptionally easy to program and ideal for use in automotive, consumer, internet-of-things (IoT) and industrial applications that combine intensive audio, imaging, communications, radar and embedded DSP computation. For more information, visit: cadence.com/go/FusionG3.

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"As we continue to broaden our customer base, we are solving a wider range of SoC challenges. The flexibility of the new Tensilica Fusion G3 DSP is perfect for customers running a diverse set of software applications," stated Steve Roddy, senior group director of product marketing for Tensilica in the IP Group at Cadence. "With advanced development tools including auto-vectorization and extensive library support, the Tensilica Fusion G3 DSP provides our customers with an easy development flow and higher performance out-of-the-box for their next-generation applications. Even those with extensive floating-point performance requirements can quickly port existing code to the Tensilica Fusion G3 DSP with the optional Vector Floating-Point unit."

The Tensilica Fusion G3 DSP expands on the multi-purpose Tensilica Fusion DSP product family introduced in 2015. When compared to the Tensilica Fusion F1 DSP, the Fusion G3 DSP shares the same base Xtensa instruction-set architecture (ISA), while adding richer and higher throughput DSP instructions. Ideal for more compute-intensive applications including radar, imaging and mid- to high-end audio pre/post-processing,  it delivers this performance with quad 32-bit integer MACs and quad single-precision 32-bit floating-point MACs.

"Cadence has long supplied function-specific DSPs for audio, imaging/vision and baseband signal-processing workloads. In fast-evolving markets like automotive and IOT, however, where DSP requirements are known to be changing, a narrowly-focused DSP is not always the best choice," said Mike Demler, senior analyst of The Linley Group. "In these markets, there is an emerging demand for high performance, multi-purpose DSP IP which supports a wider range of data types and operations, including both fixed and floating point. A single, extensive, DSP instruction set architecture (ISA) that handles many different compute-intensive signal processing tasks, can future-proof SOC designs in fast changing markets."

Combining high-performance signal processing with configurability and extensibility allows significant customer flexibility in hardware and software design choices. The Tensilica Fusion G3 DSP was co-designed with a lead customer and has already been taped out in silicon earlier this year. The Fusion G3 DSP will be available for broad licensing in October 2016.

Tensilica processors have been licensed by 17 of the top 20 semiconductor vendors, have over 250 licensees, with 1000s of different cores in silicon. The Xtensa architecture is one of the most popular licensable processor architectures, shipping over 3B cores in 2015, in products spanning sensors to supercomputers.

About Cadence

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

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

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

For more information, please contact:
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Steeper Price Declines to Drive Seven-Fold Increase in Server-Class Ethernet Networking Bandwidth by 2020, According to Crehan Research

Dollar-per-Gigabit Bandwidth Prices to Fall Below One-Fifth of Current Levels, Largely Enabled by 25, 50 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In its most recent Server-Class Adapter & LAN-on-Motherboard (LOM) Long-Range Forecast Report, Crehan Research Inc. projects that much steeper server-class Ethernet networking price declines will result in a significant increase in bandwidth deployed, enabling the next phase of cloud services. The firm forecasts that the dollar-per-gigabit cost of server-class Ethernet networking bandwidth will fall to less than one-fifth of its current level within five years, and that the related bandwidth deployed will correspondingly increase more than seven-fold during that same time period (see accompanying figure).

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"Over the past five years, server-class Ethernet networking bandwidth has seen a robust increase of about thirty percent per year, in conjunction with ever-increasing data center network traffic and an annual dollar-per-gigabit price decline in the ten to fifteen percent range," said Seamus Crehan, president of Crehan Research. "With the arrival of 25 gigabit Ethernet (GbE), 50GbE and 100GbE, we expect an inflection change in this trend, with total bandwidth increasing close to fifty percent annually and the cost-per-gigabit of that bandwidth declining by close to thirty percent annually." He added, "In fact, we are already seeing examples where 25GbE, 50GbE and 100GbE data center Ethernet products have very small - and sometimes no - price premium over the comparable lower speed offering."

Despite its projection of a very strong ramp in the adoption of 25GbE, 50GbE and 100GbE, Crehan Research expects 10GbE to remain a very important server-class Ethernet networking technology through 2020, especially in enterprise data centers. "Although there is a lot of excitement around 25GbE, 50GbE and 100GbE, and justifiably so," Crehan said, "many enterprise data centers are still using 1GbE for server networking attach. A lot of these customers will likely see 10GbE, and especially 10GBASE-T, as their next network upgrade path." In a prior long-range forecast report, the firm noted that in contrast to the past, many high-speed Ethernet networking speeds would coexist simultaneously, as the diverse segments of the market looked for more targeted solutions to meet their specific needs.

About Crehan Research Inc.

Crehan Research Inc. produces reports with very detailed statistics and information on the data center switch and server-class adapter & LOM/controller markets. The company's reports are supported with rich insights and context to deliver increased value. For more information about Crehan Research Inc. email info@CrehanResearch.com, phone 650-273-8400, or visit http://www.CrehanResearch.com.

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Digital Travel Company Add Real-Time User Generated Content to Email Campaign and Gain 2x Engagement

NEW YORK, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Leading travel company Teletext Holidays live the future of email with real-time
user generated content (UGC) 

    - SmartFocus add UGC solution to their Message Cloud cross-channel marketing platform,
enabling brands to deliver an even more engaging and personalized experience 

    SmartFocus [http://www.smartfocus.com/en/contact?SF011 ], the global leader in
intelligent marketing, today announced the launch of Smart Content, a real-time user
generated content (UGC) solution on its award-winning Message Cloud platform, in a move
that will redefine cross-channel context-driven marketing.

    Smart Content helps brand marketers automatically find, create and publish UGC content
to engage and convert customers. This enables the creation of hyper-personalized email
campaigns by combining the real-time impact of UGC along with branded content, using The
Message Cloud's cross-channel identity resolution, real-time analytics, user experience
and distributed marketing abilities.

    With up-to-the-second relevancy, Smart Content keeps social posts across all channels
up to date instantly, managed from one central location, and results in a more authentic,
personalized and connected customer experience. UGC is 50% more trusted than any other
content, achieves up to 3x conversion rate improvement, and has an 86% consumer trust
rating as an indicator of product and service quality.

    One large brand already using Smart Content in their summer email and social campaign
#myholidayhabits is Teletext Holidays, the UK's longest established digital travel agency,
with 300,000 customers last year.

    Kelly Maher, Head of CRM at Teletext Holidays explains: "Since using Smart Content, we
have seen an unprecedented 2x increase in customer engagement in our campaigns. My team
and I are now able to use up-to-the-second user generated content from all major social
channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to populate our emails with
truly personalized, highly engaging content for every user on-open."

    Rob Mullen, CEO at SmartFocus, says: "It is clear that if your marketing isn't
engaging, personalized and real-time, it's out of date. Marketers are living the past if
they don't see the possibilities of real-time cross-channel marketing and UGC in general.
That's why I am so proud to see my team pushing the boundaries of possibility with email
and it's great to see forward thinking brands, like Teletext Holidays, taking advantage of
that and refusing to stand still.

    "Thanks to Smart Content, marketers will be able to instantly access the most relevant
user generated and third party editorial content. They will be able to manage work   ows and
curate the most engaging content, publishing this instantly to target specific customers
across any channel in real-time. Marketers will also be to measure the impact and ROI of
their content instantly."

    Using Smart Content and User Generated Content (UGC) in email will enable marketers
to:

       
        - Incorporate personalized social content into their email campaigns
        - Accelerate in-email purchases with live product reviews and customer imagery
        - Add dynamic conversion links to turn social content into a powerful sales asset
        - Create more relevant and engaging emails on-open

    SmartFocus's best-of-breed Message Cloud coordinates contextual customer experiences
from one asset canvas delivered in real-time to any channel a customer is interacting in -
their preferred channel at the right time, irrespective of whether it's via email,
in-store, ecommerce, retargeting display, social or mobile.  The Message Cloud technology
gives brand marketers a holistic view of their customers and enables them to deliver even
more personalized marketing interactions that increase brand engagement and sales. The new
UGC solution Smart Content will be available as part of The Message Cloud and will enable
brand marketers to find, create, curate, publish and measure the impact of their marketing
content.

SmartFocus

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Midea Opens First Brand Store in Moscow

MOSCOW, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading consumer appliances manufacturer Midea held the grand opening of its first brand store in Moscow, Russia on July 21, a major move to further expand the company's brand and products in the Russian market.

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The Moscow brand store, located in Techno Mall Gorbushkin Dvor, Bagrationovski Proezd, 7 is Midea's second store in Russia. With an area of 90 square meters, the store is open daily from 10:00-21:00 and brings comprehensive modern home appliance products including microwave ovens, hoods, hobs & ovens, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners to Russian consumers at reasonable prices. Qualified counselors will help customers choose the appliances that meet all demands and arrange delivery and installation after purchase.

Midea's long-term strategy in Russia is to develop a large retail network that not only collaborates with major federal and regional retail chains such as M.Video and Poisk, but also operates exclusive brand stores to improve its recognition among Russian consumers.

With sales of 25,000 units in 2012, Midea has been expanding in Russia and has become the third largest in the country. According to Alexey Obukhov, general director of Midea Russia, the company has already sold 675,000 units in 2016, and this amount is expected to reach two million by 2020.

To ensure that its innovative products are reliable and time-tested, Midea adopts strict quality control measures and has also established an after-sales service network of 266 authorized service centers across Russia.

"It is our goal to bring comfort and warmth to the home by introducing our home and kitchen appliances to our customers in Russia," said Ekaterina Korableva, Midea brand manager in Russia. "Midea is helping people rediscover the modern concept of 'home' and contributing to people being able to enjoy every moment spent at home."

About Midea Kitchen Appliance Division

Midea Kitchen Appliance Division is affiliated to Midea Group, one of the largest household appliance manufacturers in China. Founded in 1968, Midea is one of the world's largest kitchen appliance suppliers with annual sales revenue exceeding USD 2.7 billion, and is the world's No.1 microwave oven and No.3 dishwasher manufacturer. It operates three production bases and two R&D centers in China in addition to a production base in Belarus and an R&D center in Bologna, Italy.

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TrackR Launches New Features to Make the Task of Remembering Where Items Are Easier

Family Sharing and Custom Printing make TrackR bravo smarter and more personal

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TrackR announced two new features for its TrackR bravo, designed to make the device smarter and more personal. Family Sharing allows TrackR users to share items with groups of selected people that make sense for their daily life, while Custom Printing allows TrackR users to print any photo directly onto their TrackR bravo so the device fits seamlessly into their style.

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With the Family Sharing option, TrackR users can share items in the context of groups that they interact with most in their daily lives - families, roommates, neighbors, etc. - enabling a "group effort" approach for quickly locating misplaced items. For example, a user could set up a "Family" group that includes their spouse and children; within that group, they could share their TrackR-ed TV remote, car keys, and cat so anyone in the family can help find those items. The same user could set up a "Neighbors" group, in which each group member shares their TrackR-ed pet, so the whole neighborhood could look for Fido if he gets loose. Setting up groups, adding members, and sharing items is simple and makes it faster and easier to track lost items that you share with those groups anyway.

Custom Printing makes TrackR bravo devices more personalized than ever. Any photo can be printed directly onto the TrackR using UV-LED technology, so the picture will last. This level of customization turns the TrackR into a special gift, a corporate give-away or custom keychain. Custom Printing costs an additional $4.99 per TrackR bravo.

"We are building a platform that remembers where your stuff is so that you don't have to, and TrackR bravo is an integral part of that platform," said Christian Johan Smith, president and co-founder of TrackR. "With Family Sharing and Custom Printing, TrackR bravo becomes an even more powerful tool for keeping track of your most important belongings, while also fitting more seamlessly into your everyday life and style. That's the future of consumer inventory management as we see it."

TrackR bravo is the thinnest and most durable tracking device on the market, helping people find more than one million things every day. Customers can attach a TrackR bravo to anything they don't want to lose - keys, pets, luggage, etc. - and quickly locate misplaced items by ringing them or seeing their location on a map. TrackR bravo has the world's largest Crowd GPS network; if an item is truly lost, the entire TrackR community is activated, and will anonymously update the customer with the exact GPS location of their lost item.

TrackR bravo devices are available at theTrackR.com. Custom Printing is available upon request at checkout.

About TrackR:
TrackR is a Santa Barbara, CA-based startup company founded in 2009 whose mission is to completely automate the process of personal organization and item management. TrackR's innovative technologies -- app software, technology and wireless devices -- redefine personal organization by transferring the task of remembering where all of your items are to computer. TrackR was named #155 on Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2015. TrackR has received investments from Brad Feld of Foundry Group, Amazon, Inkwell and Orange Fab. TrackR is available at http://www.TheTrackR.com and select retail outlets worldwide.

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SST and SilTerra Announce Production Readiness of Embedded SuperFlash® Macros on SilTerra's 180 nm CMOS Platform

A Wide Range of Silicon-Proven, Competitive-Size Memory Macros Now Available to SilTerra's Customers

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, through its Silicon Storage Technology (SST) subsidiary, announced today that silicon-proven SuperFlash(®) macros are now available on SilTerra's 180 nm CMOS technology. The off-the-shelf macros allow SilTerra customers access to SST's unique SuperFlash non-volatile memory (NVM) technology in a range of competitive-size memory blocks.

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SST's SuperFlash technology is broadly deployed and in high-volume production at multiple integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and foundry partners like SilTerra.  Therefore, SST's high-density, reliable and high-yielding memory is widely available to many customers in various markets. By providing pre-qualified macros up to 2 Mb, SilTerra is enabling its customers with faster time to market, especially important to customers in the growing Internet of Things (IoT) and smart card markets.

"We are very pleased with the SST-SilTerra partnership which has been growing since our first SuperFlash technology licensing agreement in 2012," said Mark Reiten, Vice President of Technology Licensing for SST. "SilTerra's process expertise coupled with the SuperFlash macros of SST has resulted in the availability of a strong 180 nm platform for our mutual customers."

SilTerra has served many top-tier global fabless design and product companies in multiple market segments. They offer CMOS design and fabrication processes for integrated circuits (ICs) in advanced logic, mixed signal, radio frequency and high-voltage applications.

"Since the production release of SST's SuperFlash technology on SilTerra's 180 nm platform, SilTerra's share of the flash-enabled applications in microcontrollers and smart cards has been growing across a broad customer base--along with our portfolio of silicon-proven macros," said Yit Loong Lai, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for SilTerra. "We now look forward to expanding the embedded Flash technology to other process nodes."

For more information on SST's patented and proprietary SuperFlash(®) NOR flash technology see http://www.sst.com/technology/SuperFlash-Overview.

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About Silicon Storage Technology
Microchip Technology's SST subsidiary is a leading provider of embedded Flash technology. SST develops, designs, licenses and markets a diversified range of proprietary and patented SuperFlash memory technology solutions for the consumer, industrial, automotive and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. SST was founded in 1989, went public in 1995 (NASDAQ: SSTI), and was acquired by Microchip in April 2010. SST is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip, and is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. For more information, visit the SST Web site at http://www.sst.com.

About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:  MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide.  Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.  For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com.

About SilTerra Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a semiconductor wafer foundry offering fabrication and design support services in CMOS logic, High-Voltage, Mixed-signal, RF and MEMS technologies down to 90 nanometer feature size. SilTerra's wafer fab has a design-in capacity of 40,000 eight-inch wafers per month and currently serves customers in US, EU, Latin America, Taiwan, Korea and China.

Environmentally vigilant, SilTerra delivers award winning, world-class performance to its customers seeking flexible capacity, custom technologies, competitive advantages and around the clock customer support. SilTerra is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001 certified. Starting commercial production in 2001, the company's headquarters and factory are located in Malaysia's Kulim High-Tech Park, with sales and marketing offices in San Jose (California) and Hsinchu (Taiwan). 

For additional information on SilTerra or its services, please visit http://www.silterra.com.

Note:  The SST name, the SST logo and SuperFlash are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. and Silicon Storage Technology, Inc., as applicable, in the USA and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

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New PetChatz® PawCall® Accessory Will Enable Pets to Call Parents for Two-Way Video Chat and Games

MINNEAPOLIS, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Has your pet called you lately? Beginning August 1, dogs and cats will be able to do just that with the PetChatz® HD PawCall® accessory, a landmark technology that lets pets initiate two-way video chats with the press of a button placed on the household's floor.

PawCall is a shiny, durable, pet-safe 3" x 4" button pet parents can place on the floor in their home near the PetChatz HD system. The PawCall accessory seamlessly connects with PetChatz HD via Bluetooth, allowing parents to connect with their pets from anywhere, anytime through their smartphones, tablets or computers.

To let pets know when it's okay to call, parents can schedule call times in the PetChatz web and mobile app, which causes the paw-shaped light on the PawCall button to blink. Pets can then press the PawCall button to send a message to their parents that they want to chat.

In addition to scheduling call times, parents can also set PawCall to Game Mode to stimulate and exercise their pet's mind with custom light and touch puzzles and treat rewards.

PawCall is only compatible with PetChatz HD, the award-winning, high-tech Greet & Treat® videophone that mounts to any wall or kennel and lets owners call their pets to see each other, hear each other and speak to each other.

The PetChatz HD system features pet trainer-developed instructions to help parents easily train their pets to respond to PetChatz HD calls, and learn to place calls with the PawCall button.

To see PetChatz HD and PawCall in action, check out this video.

PetChatz HD and the PawCall accessory are sold separately and are available for order at PetChatz.com. The PawCall accessory will begin shipping on August 1, 2016. PetChatz HD MSRP is $379.99. PawCall MSRP is $99.99.

"We created the first PetChatz to give parents peace of mind that they could check in on their pets at any time to be sure they are happy and safe," said Lisa Lavin, PetChatz founder and CEO. "Now, PetChatz HD and the PawCall accessory completes the circle to enable true two-way communications between pet and parent - all in high definition video with premium audio."

To learn more, visit PetChatz.com.

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Ruckus Wireless Simplifies Wireless Networking with Cloud Wi-Fi

New WLAN Management-as-a-Service Offer Combines Cloud Simplicity with Better Wi-Fi

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless, Inc., now part of Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD), today announced the general availability of Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi, a wireless local area network (WLAN) management-as-a-service offer powered by the new Ruckus public cloud platform. Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi enables distributed organizations with limited IT resources to set up, monitor and manage a high-performance multi-site WLAN of any size. Featuring an intuitive, intent-driven user interface for managing some of the industry's highest performing access points (APs), network managers benefit from cloud simplicity without having to compromise on Wi-Fi performance.

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"Customers shouldn't have to sacrifice end user experience in order to reap the benefits of the cloud," said Dan Rabinovitsj, chief operating officer, Ruckus Wireless Business Unit, Brocade. "They also shouldn't have to be locked into a single architecture--if they need to change, their APs should change with them. With Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi, customers don't need to make these tradeoffs anymore. Using the Ruckus Cloud platform, we will continue to introduce compelling as-a-service offers that can include cloud-managed switching and cloud-managed in-building LTE service based on OpenG(TM) technology. Customers could have access to all of these services through the same intuitive interface."

With the introduction of Cloud Wi-Fi, Ruckus Wireless now offers the industry's broadest range of deployment options--public cloud, data center or private cloud, hardware or virtual appliance, and controller-less--making it a leader in WLAN architectural flexibility. Ruckus partners will benefit by participating in the fast-growing, cloud-managed WLAN market while simultaneously addressing a broader set of deployment requirements. In the future, the company plans to introduce Ruckus Cloud support for in-building LTE service and Brocade(®) ICX(®) switches, delivering an integrated platform simplifying the configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of both wired and wireless networks.

"The WLAN market experienced substantial growth in the first quarter of 2016, a trend that we expect to continue, in part due to increased demand for the well-established benefits of cloud-managed WLAN services," said Nolan Greene, senior research analyst, network infrastructure at IDC. "Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi offers a simple-to-deploy, less time-intensive alternative to on-premises controller architectures and will enable even the most IT-constrained organizations to easily manage dozens or even hundreds of sites."

Key Cloud Wi-Fi features and benefits include:

    --  Best-in-class Wi-Fi performance: Cloud Wi-Fi customers use the same
        industry-leading APs that consistently outperform competing products in
        third-party testing. With the ability to excel in challenging user
        density, interference and physical environments, customers can use fewer
        APs than competing vendors would require. Alternatively, customers can
        use the same number of APs to build a network that easily accommodates
        the growing requirements for years to come.
    --  Intent-driven user interface (UI): The Cloud Wi-Fi UI is designed to
        display only the data the user needs to accomplish a task and the system
        automates tasks whenever possible. This intuitive approach enables IT to
        spend less time managing and status-checking the WLAN without the need
        for technical training or certifications.
    --  An intuitive, full-featured mobile app: The Cloud Wi-Fi mobile app
        allows IT managers to carry the network with them wherever they are, get
        notified whenever the network needs attention and make instant changes
        right from their pocket.
    --  Cloud-scale: The cloud-scale nature of the Ruckus Cloud platform allows
        Cloud Wi-Fi customers to add APs and sites at will, with no more effort
        required to add the thousandth AP or the hundredth site than the first
        of either. Such scaling comes with no increase in management complexity
        and a single user interface provides visibility to the entire network,
        no matter how large or distributed it may be.
    --  Analytics and reporting: The big data warehouse within the Ruckus Cloud
        infrastructure allows for highly granular reporting of up to six months
        of KPIs, ranging from low-level per-radio airtime utilization to layer-7
        application visibility.
    --  AP investment protection: APs used in a Cloud Wi-Fi deployment can be
        reused in any of Ruckus' other deployment options, should circumstances
        demand.
A number of Ruckus customers have implemented Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi prior to the market introduction, and the results have been positive. "We have approximately 4,500 students within our seven schools across the district, and having Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi is important for a couple of reasons," said Aaron Souza, director of information technology, Minooka School District. "We have a fairly tight budget when it comes to personnel, so being able to manage our Wi-Fi from an off-site location is a huge benefit to us. Not only that, but Cloud Wi-Fi's simple deployment and ease of use saves us time so that we can instead focus on important issues such as providing systems and applications our students need for learning."

"We've been able to use Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi with the added assurance that the APs can be managed by any of the Ruckus management architectures," said Curtis McKay, network administrator, Belleville School District. "As a result, it's been extremely helpful in managing the amount of devices both students and staff bring into our schools on a daily basis, without affecting performance or connectivity."

Ruckus Cloud Wi-Fi is available through Ruckus' global distribution network.  Visit the Ruckus website to learn more.

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ABOUT RUCKUS WIRELESS
Ruckus Wireless, now part of Brocade, delivers simply better wireless for approximately 70,000 enterprise, service provider, government, and small business customers worldwide. The company is focused on technology innovation, partner ecosystems and customer service--yielding the best possible wireless experience for the most challenging indoor and outdoor environments. Its Smart Wi-Fi platform delivers scalable, high-performance Wi-Fi with simplified control and management for on-premise and cloud-based Wi-Fi deployments, along with new services for secure on-boarding, policy management, location services, and analytics that enable new business opportunities.

ABOUT BROCADE
Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) networking solutions help the world's leading organizations turn their networks into platforms for business innovation. With solutions spanning public and private data centers to the network edge, Brocade is leading the industry in its transition to the New IP network infrastructures required for today's era of digital business.

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Actions Semiconductor Launches the S900VR and the V700 28-nm Chipsets for Virtual Reality Devices

ZHUHAI, China, July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACTS) ("Actions Semiconductor" or "the Company"), one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive portable multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Actions Technology (Zhuhai) ("Actions Technology") has released two high performance chipsets based on 28 nm process technology, the S900VR and the V700, targeting the fast growing virtual reality market. The Company launched the new products at a media event held at JW Marriot Hotel in Shenzhen earlier today.

The S900VR is an all-in-one solution designed for high performance 360 degree panoramic virtual reality devices. Rooted in Actions' S900 28-nm chipset, the S900VR features 64-bit architecture and a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, as well as a world-class Imagination PowerVR G6230 GPU. The S900VR provides up to 4K video and image effects with high refresh rates and a low persistence display to minimize cybersickness, as well as latencies below 20ms. It provides superior performance and supports up to 2560x1600@60fps LCD display and all standard video decoding playback capabilities which includes FHD 1080P@60fps / H.265 HEVC 4K x 2K@30fps video decoder. The S900VR supports 4K UHD, 360 degree panoramic video playback, distortion and dispersion adjustment technology, pupillary distance adjustment and left and right split-screen technology. 

The V700 offers an all-in-one virtual reality solution for mid-end, 360 degree panoramic virtual reality devices with an attractive price-to-performance ratio.  An extension of Actions' GT7 28-nm chipset, the V700 features 64-bit architecture, a quad-core ARM( )Cortex-A53 CPU and a high performance ARM Mali-450 GPU. Its compact integrated VPU is qualified for almost full format video decoding/encoding capabilities and the V700's advanced Display Engine is designed for displaying 4K video and image effects with high refresh rates and a low persistence display to minimize cybersickness. It supports up to 1920x1080@60fps LCD display and all standard video decoding playback capabilities which includes FHD 1080P@60fps / H.265 HEVC 4K x 2K@30fps video decoder.

Both the S900VR and the V700 have rich peripheral interfaces, providing customers with convenient expansion options, and the ability to integrate with a wide variety of ports. They also incorporate Actions' newest generation ultra low power design, maximizing power efficiency and reducing residual heat.

"We have leveraged our portfolio of 28-nm chipsets to extend our product offerings to address the fast growing virtual reality market.  Our new all-in-one virtual reality solutions offer leading edge features including 4K UHD, 360 degree panoramic video playback, split-screen and 2D/3D technology and adaptive video playback mode. True to Actions' 15 years of audio experience, the S900VR and the V700 provide end users superior 3D surround sound along with latencies below 20ms and low power consumption, ultimately resulting in a superior virtual reality experience. We believe the S900VR and the V700 are compelling solutions with attractive BOM costs that will appeal to manufacturers of virtual reality headsets. We are excited about the opportunities in this market and plan to launch additional products in the near future," said Dr. Zhenyu Zhou, CEO of Actions Semiconductor.

About Actions Technology (Zhuhai)

Actions Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Actions Semiconductor Co. Ltd. and focuses on solutions for smart handheld and smart home devices. Its main products are tablets, Bluetooth-enabled boom box solutions and virtual reality device solutions, along with total product and technology solutions based on the Android platform. These products feature high performance, low power multi-core CPUs and GPUs, supporting high resolution displays and wireless connectivity. Actions Technology currently has nearly 500 employees, 425 of whom are engineers. Among these engineers, more than half have over three years of research and development experience. Actions Technology is ranked among the first in terms of engineering talent, project experience and product quality within the IC design industry in China.

About Actions Semiconductor

Actions Semiconductor is one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive portable multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics. Actions Semiconductor products include SoCs, firmware, software, solution development kits, as well as detailed specifications of other required components. Actions Semiconductor also provides total product and technology solutions that allow customers to quickly introduce new portable consumer electronics to the mass market in a cost effective way. The Company is headquartered in Zhuhai, China, with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Taipei. For more information, please visit the Actions Semiconductor website at http://www.actions-semi.com.

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Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning the outlook for its new S900VR and V700 chipsets, customer acceptance of the Actions Semiconductor's new products and corresponding increases in market share and Actions Semiconductor's belief that it is positioned to capture some upside from its new products.  Actions Semiconductor uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Actions Semiconductor's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, customers' cancellation or modification of their orders; our failure to accurately forecast demand for our products; the loss of, or a significant reduction in orders from, any of our significant customers; fluctuations in our operating results; our inability to develop and sell new products; defects in or failures of our products; the expense and uncertainty involved in our customer design-win efforts; the financial viability of the distributors of our products; consumer demand; worldwide economic and political conditions; fluctuations in our costs to manufacture our products; our reliance on fourth parties to manufacture, test, assemble and ship our products; our ability to retain and attract key personnel; our ability to compete with our competitors; and our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and not infringe the intellectual property rights of others. Other factors that may cause our actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release and that may affect our prospects in general are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recently filed Forms F-1, 20-F and 6-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Actions Semiconductor's future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Actions Semiconductor undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or changed assumptions or circumstances.

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Epson Recommends Google Cast for Education as an Easy Way to Share Chromebook Screens Wirelessly to your Epson Projector

New App Promotes Class Discussion by Enabling Teachers and Students to Share Screens in Class

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today recommends Google Cast for Education as an easy way to share Chromebook screens wirelessly to BrightLink(®) interactive projectors and PowerLite(®) projectors. Google Cast for Education is a free Chrome app that runs through the Chrome browser on any computer connected to a projector. The app carries video and audio across complex school networks, has built-in controls for teachers, and can be integrated with Google Classroom.

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"Google Cast for Education opens up the classroom projector so that students can share what they know with everyone in class," said Max Kirsch, product manager, Google. "Teachers tell us that giving students controlled access to the projector engages students as leaders and can make classrooms more collaborative."

With Google Cast for Education, students can now wirelessly project or cast their screens from Chromebooks or any computer using the Chrome browser and share their work with the rest of the class. The Google Cast for Education app runs on the teacher's computer connected to the Epson BrightLink or PowerLite projector, and does not require new hardware. Students cast their screens using the Google Cast feature in Chrome and teachers receive casts through the Google Cast for Education app.

"Epson designs classroom projectors with direct input from educators. With the rapid adoption of Chromebooks in schools in recent years, one of the top requests we've received is for a way to wirelessly mirror a Chromebook on an Epson projector," said Jason Meyer, education product manager, Epson America. "Google Cast for Education meets this request and enables a new level of interactivity and class discussion through the power of simplified connectivity."

Epson projectors expand the educational capabilities of flat surfaces, transforming any 2D surface, such as a whiteboard, into an educational work space. Epson 3LCD projectors deliver three times brighter colors than leading competitive projectors to deliver amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful, educational lessons(1). With genuine Epson lamp life lasting up to an estimated 6,000 to 10,000 hours depending on the projector model(2), educators can engage students in seemingly endless learning opportunities by projecting directly from a variety of devices utilizing advanced connectivity options while supporting easy readability for everyone in the room.

About Epson Education Products
Designed with educator input, Epson's advanced interactive display and projector technologies make bright, collaborative learning environments a reality. Compatible with a wide range of devices and widely-used interactive software, Epson projectors make it easy for teachers to share content to engage students, no matter where they sit in the classroom. Epson's unmatched technology, service and support ensure educators are confident that high quality, bright images and multimedia are available in the classroom every day. 

About Epson BrightLink Projectors
Epson's award-winning line of BrightLink interactive projectors offers advanced connectivity options to project onto any existing whiteboard, wall or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface. BrightLink interactive projectors offer dual pen support and PC-free annotation with a range of devices including document cameras, DVD and Blu-ray players as well as tablets and mobile devices, or no source at all. The cost-effective BrightLink models deliver a large interactive learning area with variable image sizes and include HDMI connectivity. Epson BrightLink projectors utilize 3LCD, 3-chip technology for brilliant images with vivid color.

About Epson PowerLite Projectors
Epson's extensive line of affordable short-throw and ultra short-throw projectors provide a reliable design for the connected K-12 classroom that minimizes glare and shadow interference to deliver brightness and resolution options to accommodate a diverse range of educational needs. With models that offer moderator functionality that allows a network of up to 50 personal devices to connect to the projectors, teachers can wirelessly control which personal devices are displayed, with up to four student screens shown simultaneously. In addition, many projectors feature two HDMI ports, one with MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) support for connecting multiple digital devices, including mobile phones, tablets and other portable devices, for enriched high definition viewing capabilities.

For additional information about Epson projectors, visit http://www.epson.com/education. For more information about Google Cast for Education, visit g.co/castforedu.

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

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

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

(1) Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. The projectors used by a third-party lab for measuring color brightness were leading Epson 3LCD business and education projectors and leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD sales data for June 2013 through May 2014 and PMA Research sales data for Q1 through Q3 2013.
(2) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.

Note: EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark, and BrightLink is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Google Cast, Chromebook, and Chrome are trademarks of Google Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562.290.5683, duane_brozek@ea.epson.com or Kati Elliott, KEH Communications, 410.975.9638, kati@kehcomm.com

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

Pokemon GO Now on PC with KOPLAYER

FUZHOU, China, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pokemon Go is a mobile game but there is a new way to play it on your Windows PC with KOPLAYER.

Pokemon GO is here and has already taken the world by storm. Based on augmented reality, just about everyone has heard about this game. Now, hundreds of those adorable, yet ferocious, little creatures are invading our real-world, available to collect.

Afraid of going out into the streets in this not-so-safe world we live in? Considering the possibility of bad traffic, poor road conditions and car accidents? Sick of battery issues? We are now introducing a new way to play Pokemon GO on your PC computer in a safe way with a bigger screen and more fun via KOPLAYER Android emulator. 

Save your battery and enjoy your hunting on KOPLAYER

As an Android emulator KOPLAYER has become the first choice of many users because of its stable performance and perfect compatibility. The big problem with Pokemon GO is the immense drain on your battery. No matter which mobile device and which mobile brands you are using, hunting down hundreds of wild Pokemon will be taxing. Playing on KOPLAYER Android emulator will help you to fix this problem. Save your battery and enjoy hunting and collecting as many Pokemon as you can by using KOPLAYER.

Keyboard control supported

Pokemon GO gamers can use their keyboard to control and move in a convenient way. Click keyboard setting to use the WASD keys then you can walk anywhere on the map without going outside to waste your battery and date usage.

Please watch this video and find out more about set up and Pokemon GO game play on KOPLAYER.

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Wanna collect more Pokemon and be the best? Play Pokemon GO on PC and to prove it TODAY.

About KOPLAYER:

KOPLAYER is an Android emulator for PC that enables all Android games and apps to run smoothly in Windows systems.

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CONTACT: Chi Dan, +86-13950295637, stephychi@koplayer.com

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Phonie: An Off-the-grid Phone That Assists In Avoiding Distractions by Use Of Smartphones

SHENZHEN, China, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With the distractions that are characterized by a smartphone, a group of engineers who believe that phone owners should have their inner peace and their children lead a normal life without being distracted by games and other features found in smartphones have declared that it is time to adopt a phonie.

The Phonie is a tiny phone, almost the size of a credit card, that is 0.23 inch thick, sleeker than an iPhone. It can be put in a wallet without requiring any additional space. It is an unlocked GSM phone which uses a micro SIM card, allowing the user to save on cross-border roaming fees. The phone allows the user to make a call, text and record, but other features that distract, such as internet access, calculators and contacts are not available. It is a high-performance phone that allows users to synchronize contact data with their smartphones, has a strong and stable signal, quality sound, smart magnetic charging and a long battery life.

The Phonie is a type of mobile device that will allow parents to spend quality time with their children, take care of their pets and carry out chores in their house, something that they would not do if they owned a smartphone as they would be forced to visit social media sites, play games and use a host of other applications offered in these disruptive gadgets.

Pruced under $100, the phonie can be a perfect gift for kids or seniors; it will serve them well, giving them inner peace through avoiding distractions that are characterized by the use of a smartphone. And its deceptive bank card size appearance makes it a perfect gift for the family game of " dollar trick".

Another cute item from the company, called Elfy, is so much like the Pokemon Go ball. It's lucky that Elfy was designed before Pokemon Go game and also won Golden Pin Design Award. Otherwise, it would have been treated as a copycat.

More and more people feel lonely because of the internet! Elfy aims to create a great companion product for nurseries as a night lamp and an emotional lamp for lonely ones. So go off the grid with the Phonie and have Elfy as your lovely friend- the light can sense your emotion and echo it by changing its color with its vibration sensor.

About

The official name of Phonie is "WIME Talkase T1S". It was created by MakeTheOne.com, an E-commerce company that focuses on creative electronic gadgets. The company has been supplying trendy, stylish and practical products for years. Their latest product, the phonie, aims to change people's lifestyles.

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CONTACT: Maketheone Inc, Helen Chen, Marketing Representative, +86-159-9472-6390

Securus Technologies Launches Revolutionary "sPhone(TM)" Inmate Terminal

New Device Delivers Small Footprint, Simple Installation and Uses Existing Phone Wiring

DALLAS, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, a leading provider of civil and criminal justice technology solutions for public safety, investigation, corrections and monitoring, announced the availability of its newest inmate hardware, the sPhone(TM), that streamlines the installation of inmate terminals and drastically reduces jail interruptions. 

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Securus has been on the cutting edge of introducing new software solutions that enable new methods of communication, modernize jail operational processes and provide new investigative solutions to keep jail staff, the public and inmates safe. This innovation also expands to hardware solutions that enable great communication and self-help products. 

The sPhone is the newest addition to the Securus hardware family and is the new standard for inmate kiosks and terminals. With its small form-factor and various installation and power options, it can be installed in a fraction of the time as traditional AC powered terminals. 

"Securus continues to introduce new and unique solutions and we're excited to announce our latest inmate terminal hardware, the sPhone," said Russell Roberts, Vice President of Marketing & Strategy for Securus. "The sPhone is unique in that it does not require traditional AC power; instead it's powered using the existing copper pair that currently powers traditional inmate telephones. No other provider can deliver power to an inmate terminal a distance of 4,000 feet over existing copper wire. Jail staff no longer has to spend time escorting electricians around the jail, which will save our customers a tremendous amount of time."

The sPhone is powered by Securus' industry-leading inmate software platform, ConnectUs, offering a nearly unlimited number of communication, self-help and educational applications.

ABOUT SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and serving more than 3,450 public safety, law enforcement and corrections agencies and over 1,200,000 inmates across North America, Securus Technologies is committed to serve and connect by providing emergency response, incident management, public information, investigation, biometric analysis, communication, information management, inmate self-service, and monitoring products and services in order to make our world a safer place to live. Securus Technologies focuses on connecting what matters(®). To learn more about our full suite of civil and criminal justice technology solutions, please visit SecurusTechnologies.com.

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CONTACT: Russell Roberts, 972-277-0656, rroberts@securustechnologies.com

Web Site: http://securustechnologies.com

Epson Inspires Creativity with Interactive Workshops at SIGGRAPH 2016

Epson to Host T-Shirt Design Class and Live Digital "Draw-Off" at Annual Conference

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (SIGGRAPH) -- Epson will showcase its latest professional printing and projection technology at the Studio at SIGGRAPH 2016 - "Transition Spaces." The Studio is a collaborative makerspace that brings the latest technologies and materials together with the brightest minds to experiment, learn, and inspire creativity. Epson Professional Printers, the primary 2D printing solution at SIGGRAPH, are open for hands-on use at the Studio. Attendees are invited to learn how to print their artwork in the Studio, from Sunday, July 24, through Thursday, July 28 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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"Epson is a leader in imaging technologies, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership, bringing the latest printing and projection technology to the Studio," said Gerry Derksen, Chair, Studio, at SIGGRAPH 2016. "Whether printing original photography, illustrations, artwork, or even t-shirts, attendees will have opportunities to work directly with a wide array of printing technologies, ranging from desktop photo printers, 44-inch wide-format plotters, and direct-to-garment t-shirt printers."

Visitors to the Studio will learn how to use a broad range of printing technologies, techniques and applications with help from experienced hands:

- Professional Printing, Unlocked: Learn the secrets to making a gallery-quality print, hands-on, using any of the eighteen Epson SureColor(®) P400, SureColor P600, and SureColor P800 wide-format desktop printers along with Epson professional fine art and photo papers. Bring your digital photography and artwork or create something new using Wacom(®) Cintiq(®) pen displays, Adobe(®) Creative Cloud, and Autodesk(®) Sketchbook Pro software. Turn a panorama from your phone into an impressive piece of artwork after learning about printing from Android(®) and Apple(®) iOS(®) with the Epson iPrint app.

- Studio T-Shirt Design & Printing: Design your own t-shirt graphics and then have it printed directly onto a shirt using the Epson SureColor F2000 direct-to-garment (DTG) printer. Learn the technical and special design considerations for creating and printing graphics with DTG printers at an interactive Digital T-shirt Design and Printing course lead by Epson on Sunday, July 24, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the Experience Hall, Hall C.

- Large-Format Printing in the Studio: Print gallery-sized images on photo paper and canvas using the 24-inch Epson SureColor T3270 and 44-inch Epson SureColor T7270D with it's large-format scanning and copying multifunction capabilities.

- Digital "Draw-Off" Competition: Battle it out with other digital artists in a live competition utilizing Epson PowerLite(®) 1980WU projectors and Wacom CIntiq 27QHD creative pen displays. Winning submissions will receive a SureColor P-Series desktop photo printer. Artwork created will be mirrored via WiDi or Miracast(®) in HDMI resolution onto 100-inch screens and judged by a jury panel of industry professionals.

Beyond the Studio activities, the Epson Pro G6570WU and new Epson Pro L1000-Series projectors will be utilized in break-out sessions to drive collaboration during demos and classes.

"As a pop-up makerspace, the Studio provides the ideal venue for artists of all disciplines to try Epson SureColor printers. With a variety of papers including fine art, photo, and canvas, attendees will learn how the right paper, ink, and skill can yield exceptional works of art," said Eddie Murphy, marketing specialist, Epson America. "We're looking forward to demystifying the print process, and inspiring artists' creativity with professional mobile printing, gallery-quality papers, and the new 13-inch SureColor P400 printer."

For more information on Epson's printing and projection solutions, visit proimaging.epson.com and epson.com/projectors, respectively.

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

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

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

Note: EPSON, SureColor, and PowerLite are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; Katelyn Pelton, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200, ext. 2974, kpelton@walt.com

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

Jenn-Air Adds New 30-inch Range To Induction Offerings

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Those who appreciate the true responsiveness of induction cooking technology now have a new option with the addition of a 30-inch Jenn-Air induction range added to the brand's growing line of high-end appliances.   Featuring a full-depth design that easily installs seamlessly into a standard opening, the new induction range offers increased oven baking capacity and a host of luxury details, from soft-close oven doors to telescoping glide racks.   

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"We designed these to fit impeccably into the standard 30-inch space that's so frequently found in North American kitchens," notes Jenn-Air marketing director Brian Maynard.  "As with our entire collection, our designers and engineers were completely focused on incorporating luxury design principles, elegant touches and powerful performance into this newest introduction."

Offering the responsiveness of induction technology on the cooktop, the induction range features four powerful elements including an 11-inch, 3,600-Watt element; two 7-inch, 2,500-Watt elements; a 6-inch 1,800-Watt element; and an induction bridge element that creates a larger cooking area by combining two elements.  A Sensor Boil option selects the optimal power level to quickly bring water to a boil while also helping to minimize the possibility of boiling over.  A beep indicates when water has come to a boil, and power is then adjusted to appropriately lower the temperature setting.  A range of heat level settings from Performance Boost, which provides quick heating to sear your favorite steak, to Keep Warm(TM) that offers further control over simmering and melting.

Combined oven and baking drawer capacity on these latest models is a generous 7.1 Cu. Ft.  Offering the convenience of using different techniques to cook different dishes simultaneously, the baking drawers¸ can also be used to keep food warm, proof bread and warm plates prior to serving.  Powerful oven elements include a 3,600-Watt Hidden Bake Element; a 4,000-Watt Broil Element; and a 3,200 True Convection Element that distributes heated air throughout the oven cavity for temperature consistency.

Additional features found on the ovens include an Auto Convection Conversion that takes the guesswork out of converting conventional cook times to the appropriate convection settings.  A Sabbath Mode allows the oven to be used when observing the Sabbath or other religious holidays. Other thoughtful features include soft, auto-close oven doors and easily maneuverable telescoping glide racks for easy access when removing or checking on dishes in progress. 

"While induction is not new, consumers in the U.S. are increasingly embracing the technology thanks to its power, responsiveness and efficiency," notes Maynard. 

For a limited time, those who complete the product registration for the range will receive a complimentary set of high-quality cookware designed to be compatible with the new 30-inch range from Jenn-Air.*  Style options for the new ranges include Euro-Style stainless steel with sleek, slightly curved handles and the more commercial look of Pro-Style® stainless featuring a handle designed with diamond etching.  Currently available, suggested retail prices for the Euro-Style and Pro-Style® models are $3,199 and $3,299,** respectively.

About Jenn-Air Brand: 

Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator.  Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and a cutting-edge Floating Glass finish in black.  From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the concierge team, please visit jennair.com, facebook.com/jennair, instagram.com/jennairusa and twitter.com/jennairusa.

* See sales associate for offer flyer with complete details and qualified models. Offer valid until May 31, 2017, or while quantities last. Limit one redemption per household (two redemptions per household in Rhode Island only). Offer valid only in the U.S.A.  for model JIS1450DP or JIS1450DS.  Customer will receive an eligible set of KitchenAid® Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 12-Piece set KC2TS12ST valued at $699.99  by mail. No model substitutions allowed.

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CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, 212/350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com; or Jenna Llewellyn, Digitas, 212/699-0251, jenna.llewellyn@digitas.com; or Mariane Kingston, Jenn-Air, 269/923-8786, mariane.kingston@jennair.com

FreeButton and FreePower by VocalText WorkGroup

Indiegogo campaign launched 27 June 2016.

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Communication should be easy. But in times where you might not have a mobile network, trying to stay connected can be as difficult as rocket science. What if you want to share your location, make a call or even text your friends? All these are bound by the availability of your connection and without it, your smartphone becomes a little less smart.

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Introducing the Free Series. The solution that will allow you to get in touch with your friends even if you have no connection at all.

With the use of RF radios, we are now able to bring radio calling, texting and even location sharing to a smartphone in a connectionless area. This means whether you are in an area without mobile connectivity or just in a country with cost ineffective data plans, the Free Series can enable free and instant on communications.

Sometimes communication may be a necessity. One of the biggest advantages of the Free Series is that it is completely independent of your conventional mobile network. The Free Series through the use of radios can enable direct and instant-on communication within a local area.

This means whether you are hiking, on a cruise in the middle of the ocean, or even just in an auditorium without a network connection, the Free Series can help you keep in touch within a local area.

The Free Series will come in two versions: The Free Button and the Free Power. With the Free button you get the best portable experience. With a built in RF radio and built in mic, it'll allow chatting and calling for free.

The Free Power comes with all the goodies of the Free Button with an added charging function. With a large built in battery, the Free Power can top off your smartphone while supercharging your communications function.

Both of the Free Series devices allow for free RF calling, texting and even location sharing.

Designed by a dedicated team of engineers, the Free Series is a culmination of research and a passion to change how people communicate. However, to bring this product to its final stages we need your help and support to turn the Free Series into reality. The Free Series is now up on Indiegogo for backing, and with your help we hope to change the fundamentals of communications.

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Contact:
Allan Tsing
408-582-4703
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"Shopping for The Future" Group Formed in Japan to study Digimarc® Barcode Impact

Charter members include many industry leaders

BEAVERTON, Ore., July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC) today announced that a group of industry-leading companies in Japan has formed a study group regarding implementation of Digimarc Barcode. The "Shopping for The Future" study group includes 17 companies encompassing retailers, consumer brands and their suppliers.  The group is led by Monic Corporation, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., SATO Corporation and Digimarc.

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The formation of this impressive group of industry leaders follows on the recent announcement by Digimarc of its collaboration with industry association GS1 US, and represents the beginning of globalization for the Digimarc platform.  Digimarc Barcode, the Barcode of Everything, is a carrier for conventional barcode data that is generally imperceptible in ordinary use and does everything conventional barcodes do better.  Importantly, the Digimarc Barcode can be applied to all media, not just printed materials as in use of conventional barcodes.  Unlike conventional barcodes and QR codes, the Digimarc Barcode does not take up any space in consumer product packaging. The Digimarc platform addresses retail value chain challenges, from streamlining and improving quality in manufacturing to vastly speeding-up retail checkout, and providing consumers with access to important information via their smartphones.

The Shopping for The Future group has created numerous work groups to conduct research and share best practices for implementation and application development. The study group intends to support its members by providing a platform for networking and exchanging know-how and expertise.

"The potential benefits of the Digimarc Barcode will change retail on a worldwide basis," said Yoshio Motte, Monic CEO. "Embedding information on a consumer package or an industrial device surface so that it is essentially invisible to the naked eye but is easily read by electronic devices opens up a world of possibilities for greater efficiency and consumer satisfaction. The Shopping for The Future study group is eager to collaborate on bringing the Digimarc Barcode to industry and consumers across Japan. We believe the addition of this technology will revolutionize retail."

"New product packages enabled with Digimarc Barcode will become new media which can be used as a communication tool with consumers not only in stores but anywhere," said Yuji Eguchi, General Manager of Business Process Re-engineering Platform Division, Communication & Information Center, Information Innovation Operations, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. 

"As auto-ID industry professionals, we assessed the high potential of Digimarc Barcodes to address customer needs unmet by existing identification symbols such as barcodes and RFID," said SATO Corporation President Ryutaro Kotaki. "We will incorporate Digimarc Barcode into solutions using our expertise in auto-ID technologies and labeling to meet the needs of customers in Japan and globally."

"We are grateful that the Shopping for The Future group has been formed to lay the groundwork for successful implementation of Digimarc Barcode in Japan," said Bruce Davis, CEO, Digimarc.

Learn more about the Digimarc Discover® Mobile SDK here. Learn more about the Digimarc Barcode here.

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

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With the exception of historical and factual information contained in this release, the matters described in this release contain various "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements include statements and any related inferences regarding the "Shopping For the Future" study group, the functionality of Digimarc Barcodes, the intended introduction of Digimarc Barcode by new customers, and the implementation by, and impact of, Digimarc Barcode on the retail industry generally, including the scope and impact of Digimarc Barcode on the retail industry in Japan, and other statements identified by terminology such as "will," "should," "expects," "estimates," "predicts" and "continue" or other derivations of these or other comparable terms. These forward-looking statements are statements of management's opinion, or the opinion of third parties, and are subject to various assumptions, risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances.  Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied from the statements in this release as a result of future findings or determinations made by the "Shopping for the Future Study Group," the failure of Digimarc Barcode to be adopted or implemented by customers in the retail industry in Japan, and globally, and changes in economic, business and/or regulatory factors.  More detailed information about risk factors that may affect actual results are set forth in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and in subsequent periodic reports filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the opinions of management and third parties only as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, Digimarc undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

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Montage Rolls Out the World's First Gen2+ DDR4 RCD Capable of DDR4-3200

SHANGHAI, July 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Montage Technology Group Limited ("Montage"), a global fabless provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for the cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and home entertainment markets, today announced its roll-out of the world's first Gen2+ DDR4 Registering Clock Driver (DDR4RCD02+) capable of DDR4-3200, and the successful validation of its Gen2 DDR4 Registering Clock Driver (DDR4RCD02) and Data Buffer (DDR4DB02) products for DDR4 server platforms.

Montage rolled out the DDR4RCD02+ product in June 2016. Fully compliant with the latest JEDEC DDR4 RCD specification, the DDR4RCD02+ inherits from its predecessor DDR4RCD02 all outstanding features like ultra-low power consumption, strong stability, etc, but supports higher data rates of up to 3200 Mbps than that of DDR4RCD02 at 2666 Mbps. More importantly, the DDR4RCD02+ has an optional NVDIMM (Non-Volatile Dual In-line Memory Module) support feature. NVDIMM is a hybrid memory module that appears like a DDR4 SDRAM to the system controller, yet contains non-volatile memories such as NAND Flash on the module. With this added feature, the DDR4RCD02+ can provide a new level of functionality to the computer memory hierarchy and enable the next-generation data center servers to take full advantage of persistent memory at DRAM speeds.

In May 2016, Montage also received chipset vendor's validation for its Gen2 DDR4RCD02/DDR4DB02 products and became the first vendor in the industry to deliver complete DDR4-2666 memory interface solutions across all DRAM platforms for data center servers. This achievement further solidifies Montage's leadership position in the memory interface market and enables Montage to be the vendor of first choice among DRAM and server OEMs.

"I'm excited again that Montage is the world's first vendor to provide Gen2+ DDR4 memory interface products to serve future data center needs. Along with our successful track record of being the world's first to deliver Gen1 and Gen2 solutions, we continue to work closely with our ecosystem partners to innovate and accelerate new memory technology developments to address the increasing demand of memory systems in the data center cloud computing era," said Stephen Tai, President of Montage.   

Product Availability

Montage has started sampling its Gen2+ DDR4 Registering Clock Driver (M88DR4RCD02+) since June 2016. The M88DR4RCD02+ is available in a 253-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA package.

Montage's Gen2 DDR4 chipset, including a DDR4 Registering Clock Driver (M88DDR4RCD02) and a DDR4 Data Buffer (M88DDR4DB02), have been in mass production and available for shipping since Q1 2016. M88DDR4RCD02 is in a 253-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA package, while M88DDR4DB02 is in a 53-ball Flip-Chip Fine-Pitch BGA package.

For more information, please contact your local sales representative of Montage.

About Montage Technology

Montage Technology is a global fabless provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions currently addressing the cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and home entertainment markets. In the cloud computing market, Montage offers high performance, low power CPU-memory interface solutions that enable memory intensive server applications. In the IoT market, Montage delivers feature-rich, cost-effective consumer Wi-Fi solutions including AP SoC, Network Interface Controller (NIC) and IoT Wi-Fi MCU for Wi-Fi everywhere. In the home entertainment market, Montage provides highly integrated end-to-end solutions with customized software for set-top boxes. These solutions optimize signal processing performance under demanding operating conditions typically found in emerging market environments. Montage's technology platform allows it to provide integrated solutions that meet the expanding needs of customers through continuous innovation, efficient design and rapid product development.

For more information about Montage, please visit its website at http://www.montage-tech.com.

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CONTACT: Tina Shi, +86-21-6128-5678 ext. 8839, zhenyu.shi@montage-tech.com

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