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Industry Veterans from Rovio, EA and DICE Launch Fast Travel Games to Deliver New VR Gameplay Experiences Rich in Storytelling and Social Play

Fast Travel Games closes initial seed funding round from top Nordic investors led by Sunstone Capital

STOCKHOLM, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Offering a fresh approach to the growing opportunities in virtual reality, Fast Travel Games launched today as a VR games studio focused on exploring the full potential of next generation VR storytelling. The founding team is comprised of games industry heavyweights from Rovio, EA and DICE who are responsible for some of the world's most popular games from Angry Birds 2 and Mirror's Edge Catalyst to the Battlefield series.

"We feel that VR offers limitless possibilities, and that its inherent qualities make it perfectly suited for storytelling and socially rich experiences," said Oskar Burman, Fast Travel Games' CEO and co-founder / ex-head of studio of Rovio Stockholm. "We're looking to define a new genre of games for VR. Our games will focus strongly on narratively rich worlds full of possibilities for exploration and social gameplay, where players can cooperate, share worlds and experiences, and play together."

Burman founded and grew Rovio Stockholm to a team of 40 plus developers who created Angry Birds 2, one of the most successful games from Rovio to date. He also played key roles in several other top studios including EA, Easy Studios, Avalanche Studios and others. Oskar is also a co-founder of the Swedish games accelerator, Stugan.

He is joined by two other co-founders, Kristoffer Benjaminsson (CTO) and Erik Odeldahl (Creative Director). Benjaminsson spent the last five years in senior technical leadership roles leading up to becoming the senior development director at Frostbite Labs, the team inside EA exploring new opportunities to create breakthrough experiences like VR. Prior to this, he was the CTO of Easy Studios and lead programmer at EA's DICE and spent nearly a decade as a systems architect and consultant in the web and telecom spaces. Odeldahl was the design director leading the charge behind Mirror's Edge Catalyst for EA DICE, where he spent over a decade working on most of the studio's major titles as a designer or lead programmer. Prior to that he was a programmer across several studios working on games and other applications.

Fast Travel Games' advisors include Mojang's production director, Daniel Kaplan; Avalanche Studio's founder and CCO, Christofer Sundberg; Paradox Interactive's COO, Susana Meza Graham; and Peter Zetterberg, director on the Microsoft Minecraft team.

The company also announced that it has closed its initial seed funding round from leading Nordic investors including Sunstone Capital, recognized as one of the most active Nordic games industry investors; Mattias Miksche, a private investor with portfolio companies like Tink, Natural Cycles, Teamtailor and Fishbrain; and Mathias Ackermand, a private investor with portfolio companies like Next Games, Fishbrain, Freespee and Poppermost.

"The team's rich history of creating hit games across mobile, AAA, multiplayer and beyond, will allow them to bring a unique blend of skills that bode well for delivering quality IP for VR. They'll also benefit from serving as magnets for the very best talent, creating what will no doubt be one of the top VR-focused games companies," added Nikolaj Nyholm, partner at Sunstone Capital.

Fast Travel Games will be revealing further details about the company and its games in the coming months.

About Fast Travel Games:
Fast Travel Games is a VR games studio focused on exploring VR gameplay experiences rich in social and storytelling components. The Stockholm, Sweden-based company was founded in 2016 by industry leading veterans with a proven history of creating the world's most immensely popular games the likes of Angry Birds 2, Mirror's Edge and the Battlefield series as leaders at global games studios Rovio, EA, DICE and elsewhere.

For more information go to http://www.fasttravelgames.com/ and follow them on Twitter.

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CONTACT: Paul Brady, Carve Communications, paul@carvecom.com, Tel. (US) 646-491-2777

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

Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) China, Z-Smart Utilize Valencell Technology for Smartwatch Focused on Payments and Banking Customers

Smartwatch will integrate Valencell's Benchmark(TM) sensor system to deliver accurate biometric monitoring to banking customers

RALEIGH, N.C., MUNICH and SHANGHAI, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Valencell, the leading innovator in wearable biometric data sensor technology, Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a leading international technology provider for the financial sector, and Z-Smart, a leading wearable device research and development company in China, today announced the integration of Valencell's PerformTek(®) technology in G&D's new payments-focused smartwatch targeting the banking industry. Three large banks across China will begin providing the watch to banking customers who open new bank accounts for use with their accounts, with more banks to follow.

In addition to enabling near-field communication (NFC)-based contactless payments, the new smartwatch will enable banking customers to measure heart rate, activity tracking and calorie counting in a wearable device that can be used every day. The battery life for the smartwatch is expected to be nearly 30 days.

"We are very pleased to be partnering with Valencell, the leader in wearable biometric sensor technology, and international technology provider G&D, to bring this innovative product to banking industry customers in China," said Wu Hao, Co-founder of Z-smart. "By choosing Valencell's PerformTek technology, along with our expertise in power management solutions, we can be confident that the product will exceed user expectations and enable an outstanding user experience."

Benchmark sensor systems incorporate all of Valencell's PerformTek biometric sensor technology in pre-packaged system for immediate integration in wearables of all kinds. Benchmark sensor system provides all the patent-protected, high-performance biometric technology that customers have come to expect from Valencell, but in a pre-packaged system that accelerates time-to-market and streamlines product development for wearables. Valencell's PerformTek sensor systems are the most accurate, robust and flexible technology available today, powering more biometric wearables on the market than any other company.

"By integrating Valencell technology into our smartwatch, we are giving our customers a multifunctional wearable device that will not only help them streamline their banking and payments tasks, but will help them track and optimize their health and fitness," said Xiao Wei, General Manager of G&D China.

Utilizing Valencell's technology also gives Z-Smart access to Valencell's global ecosystem of manufacturing partners and Valencell's Biometrics Lab, one of the most experienced biometrics labs in the world, for testing and validation of the device.

"With the exponential growth of the wearables market, we are seeing biometrics becoming standard functionality in smartwatches," said Dr. Steven LeBoeuf, president and co-founder of Valencell. "This is another great example of how Valencell is driving innovation in biometric wearables across multiple form factors, and providing consumers with the most accurate biometric sensor technology needed to drive truly compelling user experiences in fitness and health."

The G&D smartwatch will launch at Mobile World Congress Shanghai taking place June 29 - July 1, 2016.   

About Z-Smart
Z-Smart is a leading wearable device research and development company in China focusing on providing wearable device solutions in payment and healthcare sectors. Its Mindsource® represents accuracy and low power solutions for wearables.

About Giesecke & Devrient
Founded in 1852, Giesecke & Devrient is a leading international technology provider with a long tradition of excellence. G&D develops, produces, and markets products and solutions for payment, secure communication, and identity management. G&D maintains a leading competitive and technological position in these markets. The group's clients most notably include central banks and commercial banks, wireless communications providers, businesses, governments, and public bodies.

About Valencell
Valencell develops performance biometric sensor technology and provides this patent-protected technology to consumer electronics manufacturers, mobile device and accessory makers, sports and fitness brands and gaming companies for integration into their products. Valencell's PerformTek® biometric sensor technology employs active signal characterization, the process of segmenting raw signal data from biometric sensors into biological, motion, and environmental signals and noise. Valencell's inventions are currently found in wrist-, arm-, and ear-worn wearables and hearables. Valencell has invested years into the research and development of its PerformTek sensor technology, protected by dozens of granted patents and independently validated by the Duke Center for Living, North Carolina State University, the Human Performance Laboratory and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. For more information, visit http://www.valencell.com.

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New Unisys ClearPath Forward ePortal Software Powers "Always On" Cloud-to-Mobile Applications

New availability and development features enable clients to sustain high performance and build unified, hybrid application environments

BLUE BELL, Pa., June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced ClearPath Forward(TM) ePortal 7.0 - the latest edition of the company's integrated, highly automated application development and modernization solution for extending applications onto mobile devices, the web and service oriented application (SOA) environments.

Available immediately for the Unisys ClearPath MCP and OS 2200 operating environments, ePortal 7.0 includes extended enterprise-class availability features, expanded capabilities for development of applications for multiple mobile devices and additional support for integration of widely-used, de facto standard application development tools. Clients can also use Unisys ClearPath Forward Services to discover ways to innovate with ePortal 7.0 and build on their long-term investments in ClearPath software while finding new cost efficiencies.

The new features are designed to solidify the powerful, flexible ePortal solution as the linchpin for software-defined enterprises leveraging a digital business model that links all IT resources - from the cloud to the data center, the desktop and mobile locations - for competitive advantage.

"The ePortal 7.0 solution enables clients to build a software-defined, 'always on' IT infrastructure that helps their organizations achieve the sustained performance they need in their transaction-intensive business and become more agile in capitalizing on emerging business opportunities," said Brian Herkalo, director, ClearPath Forward Solutions, Unisys. "We are committed to continually enhancing the strategic solutions and services our clients need to maintain and build on the competitive advantage that ClearPath Forward gives them."

New Features Enhance Availability, Scalability and Mobility
Resilience enhancements to the Manager capability in ePortal 7.0 boost system availability and eliminate single points of application failure, enabling the solution to continuously deliver the highly scalable peak loads of transactions per second it was designed to support. If the primary Manager in which an ePortal application is running fails, a secondary Manager automatically takes over. Fully redundant network paths keep business-critical data flowing to the application.

An enhanced Multi-Device Mobile Apps capability in ePortal 7.0 enables developers to build hybrid mobile applications using the latest version of familiar web development capabilities, including Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Apple iOS 9 with WKWebview support and the new Microsoft Windows 10 Universal Apps.

ePortal 7.0 supports the latest Microsoft .NET development frameworks and can be used with Microsoft Visual Studio 2015. Combined with support for Windows 10 Universal Apps, these capabilities enable developers to use project templates to create applications for the range of Windows devices that use a common code base, including desktops, tablets and smartphones.

Consulting Services Complement Software Enhancements
Following are the key ClearPath Forward Services complementing the enhanced ePortal 7.0:

    --  Consultancy/PoC Service - helps clients extend select ClearPath
        applications to a mobile, web or web-services environment by building a
        proof of concept that uses ePortal to create specific user-interface
        screens or user transactions;
    --  Implementation Service - installation and configuration of the ePortal
        Enterprise Edition, for larger clients, on existing MCP or OS 2200
        platforms;
    --  Application Development Service - assistance in web and mobile
        enablement of existing enterprise applications and development of new
        enterprise and consumer mobile applications for multiple platforms.
Other ClearPath Forward services available to ePortal 7.0 users include Cloud Build and Publish, for developing and deploying hybrid applications to cloud-based app stores; User Authentication and Experience Design, for building multi-factor user authentication and modern mobile interfaces into applications via ePortal; and Customer Training for intensive, on-site education on ePortal usage and benefits.

About Unisys
Unisys is a global information technology company that works with many of the world's largest companies and government organizations to solve their most pressing IT and business challenges. Unisys specializes in providing integrated, leading-edge solutions to clients in the government, financial services and commercial markets. With more than 20,000 employees serving clients around the world, Unisys offerings include cloud and infrastructure services, application services, security solutions, and high-end server technology. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.

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CONTACT: Brian Daly, Unisys, 215-986-2214, brian.daly@unisys.com

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

Hero Gaming Hits Jackpot Taking Beepsend SMS for a Spin

MALMÖ, Sweden, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Hero Gaming, a unique online casino gaming company known for Casino Heroes and
CasiTabi, partners with Beepsend AB, a market leader in global enterprise SMS messaging.
The iGaming company hit it big with a 190% spike in active users in their Free Spin
Giveaways and a 150% increase in deposit amounts when they integrated Beepsend's API to
SMS their players globally.  Additionally, their Deposit Campaign saw a significant 143%
rise in active users and 165% increase in deposit amounts.  

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    As the market volume of online gaming is forecasted
[http://www.statista.com/statistics/270728/market-volume-of-online-gaming-worldwide ] to
reach 56 billion USD in 2018, casino games make up the largest share of the market. With a
new game, Star Fall, just released and monthly deposits of 4.3 million Euro, Hero Gaming
[http://www.herogaming.com/en ] is growing their deposits 5-10% every month. But
competition is thriving and so is the need to boost customer engagement. Beepsend, with a
global reach to 200 countries and connectivity to 800 operators, assisted with the
gamification journey by providing SMS notifications of new game stages, giveaways and
more.

    "We're thrilled our high quality SMS services have resulted in such incredible
responses for Hero Gaming. It's crucial for all retail brands to constantly engage and
communicate with their customers, and there is no option today better than SMS. It's still
the one means that works across all mobile subscribers of all networks," says Elisabeth
Brevenson, Beepsend CEO.

    "At Hero Gaming we deliver amazing experiences in the landscape between gambling and
gaming. To achieve this, SMS is a way to reach the players immediately with a valid
powerful message which has shown fantastic results and appreciated by the players.
Beepsend is a great partner and we're using more of their API to enhance and stay a leader
within our industry," says Georg Westin, Hero Gaming CEO.

    The advanced routing and delivery capabilities of Beepsend enables the gaming industry
to benefit from SMS messaging their customers worldwide. Companies can utilise Beepsend's
cloud based platform to engage with their customers for 2 Factor Authentication, send
mission-critical messages, promotions, alerts, 2 Way SMS and notifications.

    About Beepsend

    With 10 years industry experience, Beepsend AB [https://www.beepsend.com ] is a market
leader in global SMS messaging.

    Recently ranked Tier 1
[https://www.beepsend.com/2016/06/27/beepsend-ranked-top-tier-1-a2p ] Top 5 A2P SM
[https://www.beepsend.com/2016/06/27/beepsend-ranked-top-tier-1-a2p ] S Vendor
[https://www.beepsend.com/2016/06/27/beepsend-ranked-top-tier-1-a2p ] by Operators
globally 2016 in ROCCO Report.

       
         
        Contact:   
        Susan Stjernberger 
        Beepsend 
        +46-76-000-5631 
        susan@beepsend.com 

     

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VINAYA Announces a Sparkling ZENTA, a Line of Wellness Smart Jewelry With Crystals From Swarovski

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- London-based wearables company VINAYA has announced a custom designed version of the ZENTA wearable which is currently available for pre-order on Indiegogo with crystals from Swarovski. This collaboration brings together the globally respected design minds of Swarovski with VINAYA's brilliant technical capabilities, to craft a unique and exclusive version of ZENTA.

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VINAYA builds connected technology that is centered around enhancing emotional and physical well-being. Their wearables are anchored in a luxury jewelry design and based on technology and scientific insights to digitally de-compress our lives. ZENTA, positioned as a personalized coach for both body and mind, claims to be the world's most advanced biometric sensing wearable.

ZENTA was released on the Indiegogo crowdfund platform on the 1(st) of June and had reached its goal of $100k within the first 41 hours, generating global interest in the product line.

With one week left on the original ZENTA campaign this will be the first time that consumers will be able to purchase this limited edition, luxury-designed jewelry available for pre-order as a 'Swarovski Perk' for $209 USD via the Indiegogo campaign.

"With ZENTA we're looking to build the next generation of wearables focused on emotional and physical well-being," says VINAYA CEO and Co-founder, Kate Unsworth. "We're delighted to collaborate with Swarovski to release these beautiful versions of ZENTA and partner with one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world.  Adding the Swarovski sparkle to ZENTA makes this collaboration one of high-quality products and services that exceed our customers' desires, a mission set forth by both of our companies."

Pioneering a brand new market centered around a concept of emotional well-being, VINAYA's engineers work diligently with a team of Neuroscientists on identifying how to gently nudge someone in their daily life to help them move away from destructive behaviors and into more positive habits in order to reduce stress and increase happiness over time. Reporting on the launch, Forbes magazine said: "ZENTA is the world's first designer biometric wearable that interprets your emotions, helps you understand your own behavioral patterns, and allows you to share how you feel visually, in the form of art." VINAYA continues to build products which will help consumers organize and design their lives in the way that makes most sense for them.

Please Visit the ZENTA Indiegogo page to contribute today.

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Microsemi Enhances its Deterministic Multi-Axis Motor Control Solution to Expand Market Applications

New Features Support Application Development Using SoC FPGA, Encoder, Hall Sensor, CAN Bus and Induction Motors

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced enhancements to its SmartFusion((TM))2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate array (FPGA)-based deterministic multi-axis motor control solution, expanding its features to support applications using encoder, Hall sensor, controller area network (CAN) bus and induction motors. Microsemi's motor control solution is a comprehensive development environment comprising of a fully-modular intellectual property (IP) suite, hardware kit and graphical user interface (GUI) for simplified development and debugging of the design.

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The motor control solution's modular IP suite is optimized for SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs and IGLOO((TM))2 FPGAs, and can be easily reused and ported across designs using Microsemi's Libero® SoC Design Suite. Libero offers high productivity with its comprehensive, easy to learn, easy to adopt development tools for designing with Microsemi's power efficient flash FPGAs and SoC FPGAs. The suite integrates industry standard Synplify Pro and Modelsim with best-in-class constraints management, debug capabilities and secure production programming support enabling users to target broad-based applications within the industrial, medical, automotive, defense and aviation markets.

"Our FPGA-based motor control solution offers many advantages over traditional digital signal processor (DSP) and microcontroller (MCU)-based solutions, as our device features deterministic response, better performance with multiple motor control, as well as the ability to integrate multiple functions and offer scalability," said Prem Arora, director of marketing for Microsemi. "This high performance device can also support multiple industrial communication protocols, which are quintessential to modern drives and industrial control systems."

The new features of the solution enable Microsemi to support various motor types and control algorithms while providing unique offerings over competitors, such as reliability, security and low power. Its enhancements enable precise alignment and speed control (position and motion sensing) and are ideal for a number of target applications including industrial/factory automation, robotic arms, 3-D printers, automotive, as well as portable medical equipment. Microsemi's FPGA-based deterministic motor control solution is complemented by the family of sensor interface integrated circuits (ICs) based upon inductive sensing technology, including the LX3301A and the LX3302.

"The industrial and factory automation and process control market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 percent from 2015 to 2020," said Les Santiago, research director for wireless and IoT semiconductors, at market research firm IDC. "Key trends driving this growth are automated factories, intelligent motion control, advances in industrial communication and wireless sensor networks."

With high motor performance of 100K revolutions per minute (RPM), Microsemi's newly enhanced solution is differentiated by its accurate rotor position and speed, providing precise algorithms for angle estimation in sensor less field-oriented control (FOC) applications, as well as precise torque output. In addition, source code is now available in Verilog, along with VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL).

Additional key features include:

    --  Support for key motor control algorithms, including BLDC, stepper motor
        and induction motor
    --  Motor control algorithms implemented in an FPGA fabric
    --  Scalability to a multi-axis motor drive design
    --  Design flexibility with modular IP suite
    --  Integration of system functions to lower total cost of ownership (TCO)
"Our customers are asking us for a high level of functional integration and miniaturization," said Jonas P. Proeger, marketing director, Trinamic Motion Control. "The SmartFusion2 series is our platform to fulfill this demand and integrate bus building blocks like our EtherCAT slave controller together with protocol stacks and single or multi-axis motor control--all in one compact and powerful device."

Product Availability
Microsemi's SmartFusion2 SoC FPGA-based deterministic multi-axis motor control solution is available now. For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/applications/motor-control#ip-suite and http://www.microsemi.com/applications/motor-control#solutions, or contact sales.support@microsemi.com.

About Microsemi's IGLOO2 FPGAs and SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs
Microsemi's IGLOO((TM))2 FPGAs and SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs deliver more resources in low density devices, with the lowest power, proven security and exceptional reliability. The devices offer 30-50 percent more power efficiency and are ideal for general purpose functions such as Gigabit Ethernet or dual PCI Express control planes, bridging functions, input/output (I/O) expansion and conversion, video/image processing, system management and secure connectivity. Microsemi FPGAs and SoC FPGAs are used by customers in in communications, industrial, medical, defense and aviation markets. PCIe Gen 2 connectivity starts at just 10K logic elements (LEs). SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs offer a 166MHz ARM Cortex-M3 processor with up to 512KB of embedded flash and a complete peripheral set. IGLOO2 FPGAs offer a high performance memory subsystem with up to 512KB embedded flash, 2 x 32 KB embedded static random-access memory (SRAM), two direct memory access (DMA) engines and two double date rate (DDR) controllers. Microsemi also offers a broad range of military, automotive and space grade FPGAs and SoC FPGAs. For more information visit: http://www.microsemi.com/products/fpga-soc/soc-fpga/smartfusion2 and http://www.microsemi.com/products/fpga-soc/fpga/igloo2-fpga.

About Microsemi's Industrial and Industrial IoT Solutions Portfolio
Microsemi is a provider of industrial and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, products and services for applications such as automation, smart energy, communications, transportation and surveillance, including secure, reliable and low power field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), system-on-chip (SoC) FPGAs, industrial Ethernet switches and PHYs, PoE integrated circuits (ICs) and midspans, 1588 precision timing and synchronization devices, comprehensive drivers and interfaces ICs including sensor interface devices, power discretes such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET and power modules, state-of-the-art audio processing solutions, and its Security Center of Excellence providing security services, software and IP including WhiteboxCRYPTO(TM) solutions. For more information about Microsemi's complementary product portfolio for industrial applications, visit http://www.microsemi.com/applications/industrial. For more information on Microsemi's security products and technologies, visit http://www.microsemi.com/applications/security, and for more information on Microsemi's product directory, visit http://www.microsemi.com/products/.

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for aerospace & defense, communications, data center and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; enterprise storage and communication solutions, security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 4,800 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to the enhancements to its SmartFusion2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate array (FPGA)-based deterministic multi-axis motor control solution, expanding its features to support applications using encoder, Hall sensor, controller area network (CAN) bus and induction motors, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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FirstMerit Bank Launches Mobile Financial Learning Center

What: FirstMerit Bank is launching its Mobile Financial Learning Center, a 40-foot bus retrofitted as a computer classroom, to travel to targeted communities in the Akron area as well as across the Midwest to reach low-to-moderate-income individuals, providing tools, information and empowerment for taking control of their financial future.

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When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, with ribbon cutting at 9:15 a.m.

Where: Cascade Plaza, downtown Akron

Why: Having access to the right information and resources is the first step to financial success and FirstMerit is making it easier than ever for community residents to get the tools and information they need.

VIDEO/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:

    --  The FirstMerit Mobile Financial Learning Center will be open for the
        media from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    --  FirstMerit executives, business partners and local leaders will be on
        hand at the 9:15 a.m. ribbon cutting.
For more about the FirstMerit Mobile Financial Learning Center and dates and locations of its appearances, visit https://www.firstmerit.com/personal/landing-page/mobile-learning.html?icid=php-bau-ebus

ABOUT FIRSTMERIT
FirstMerit Corporation is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with assets of approximately $26.1 billion as of March 31, 2016, and 368 banking offices and 400 ATM locations in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania. FirstMerit provides a complete range of banking and other financial services to consumers and businesses through its core operations. Principal affiliates include: FirstMerit Bank, N.A. and FirstMerit Mortgage Corporation.

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Media Contact: Rob Townsend

Phone: 330.384.7075

E-mail: robert.townsend@firstmerit.com

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Two New D-Link HD Wi-Fi Cameras Offer Advanced Features at Affordable Prices

mydlink® Wi-Fi Cameras Offer HD Surveillance and Auto Recording for a Low Cost Home Security Solution

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link(®) today announced two new mydlink(®)-enabled Wi-Fi Cameras, the HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-936L) and the HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5030L). The new Wi-Fi Cameras deliver advanced video monitoring features at affordable price points, including a wide viewing angle, motion and sound detection alerts, local recording, and 720 HD video quality.

The new HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-936L) is equipped with a Wi-Fi signal locator to help users determine the best camera placement, ensuring reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for optimal streaming and recording. In addition, the HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5030L) allows users to remotely control viewing angles - offering a 340 degree pan and 110 degree tilt range, which helps eliminate blind spots and offers a wide viewing area.

"Our newest set of Wi-Fi Cameras provide crisp 720p video clarity and free local recording(1 )with expanded storage capabilities, allowing users to protect more of what they love," said Carissa Blegen, surveillance product line manager, D-Link. "With motion and sound detection alerts, night vision, as well as remote viewing through our free mydlink Lite app, the DCS-936L and DCS-5030L give homeowners an affordable and reliable DIY security solution."

Both Wi-Fi Cameras feature HD 720p video quality and 4x digital zoom, allowing users to monitor more in rich detail. Responsive recording allows the cameras to automatically begin recording to a local microSD card when motion or sound is detected, according to a schedule or continuously, allowing users to customize their surveillance recordings as needed.

For a chance to win a new HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-936L), mydlink camera users can share their funny, scary or most surprising clips at facebook.com/dlink.

More About the HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-936L):

    --  HD 720p Quality Video - Rich detail and crisp image quality for home
        monitoring
    --  Local Recording - Record continuous, scheduled, or detection triggered
        video clips directly to a microSDXC card up to 128 GB
    --  Wi-Fi Signal Locator - LED that guides users to the best camera
        placement, ensuring reliable connectivity for streaming and recording
    --  Remote Viewing - Check in from anywhere, anytime with your mobile device
        using the free mydlink Lite app
    --  Night Vision - Infrared LEDs turn on automatically when it gets dark
        providing clear visibility in complete darkness
    --  Motion and Sound Detection - Push alerts notify you of detected motion
        and sound
    --  Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - Allows for simple three step installation
More About the HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5030L):

    --  HD 720p Quality Video - Rich detail and crisp image quality for home or
        small business surveillance
    --  Local Recording - Record continuous, scheduled, or detection triggered
        video clips directly to a microSDXC card up to 128 GB
    --  Pan & Tilt Functionality - Cover wider areas of your home with
        ultra-smooth 340 degree pan and 110 degree tilt capability
    --  Remote Viewing - Check in from anywhere, anytime with a mobile device
        using the free mydlink Lite app
    --  Night Vision - Infrared LEDs turn on automatically when it gets dark,
        providing clear visibility in complete darkness
    --  Motion and Sound Detection - Push alerts notify you of detected motion
        and sound and can trigger video clip recording
    --  Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) - Quickly install the camera with the push
        of a button using the mobile app
Availability and Pricing
The HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-936L) is available now for $79.99 at Best Buy and the D-Link Shop. The HD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-5030L) is now available for $139.99 throughout D-Link's vast network of e-tail outlets in the United States, and at shop.us.dlink.com/.

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit us.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink) and D-Link's Blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

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D-Link, mydlink, and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2016. D-Link. All Rights Reserved

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Web Site: http://us.dlink.com

Revenues Rise for Cab Fleets as Karhoo Registers 6,000 Bookings a Day

LONDON, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Karhoo, the cab comparison and booking app, is exceeding industry standards following
its recent UK launch, levelling the playing field for licensed drivers and accredited
fleets.

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    As Karhoo prepares to roll out across the UK and Europe, in just seven weeks it has:

       
        - Attracted more than 40,000 first-time riders. Number growing 30 per cent
          week-on-week
        - Achieved download to first ride conversion rate more than four times industry standard
        - Achieved $500,000 weekly revenue and growing 30-50 per cent week-on-week
        - More than 50 per cent of rides coming from return customers, and growing
        - Accounted for double digit percentage of revenue for majority of London's top fleets,
          including 20 per cent of Swiss Cottage Cars, the capital's second largest fleet, and
          more than 30 per cent of the workload of many mid-sized fleets
        - Hundreds of drivers being rehired by fleets as Karhoo delivers an ETA of under three
          minutes in London due to depth of inventory of more than 33,000 cars

    Karhoo is expanding to 14 UK cities, with 90,000 cars this summer, as well as
launching in New York and Singapore and 100 global cities within a year. It will have one
million cars by the end of the year.

    Karhoo is vendor neutral, working only with licensed fleets to offer passengers the
ability to choose a cab by proximity, price or local supplier, as well as pre-book and
multi-book.

    Daniel Ishag, founder and CEO, said: "London has been a phenomenal success. Fleets
working with us know how much we are benefitting the industry and the figures are far
ahead of anything seen before.

    "We're bringing on-demand services to four or five times the geographical area of a
city, more than any other single network operator."

    Fleet owners agree.

    Duncan Blackett, CEO of Swiss Cottage Cars, said: "Karhoo's been a shot in the arm.
We're getting fares we otherwise wouldn't. We've had to open our driver recruitment centre
24/7."

    Nadeem Khan, who runs Cascade Cars, said: "Before Karhoo, many of our jobs went to
Uber. Now they're coming back. Karhoo is helping the industry while others are trying to
take it over."

    Nicholas Monteith, owner of Mornington Cars, added: "Karhoo is a lifesaver. It's
allowing us to compete and we're actively recruiting more drivers."

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New Getac T800 Fully Rugged Tablet Offers One Hand Operation, Best-in-Class Battery Life and Optimal Screen Size for Document Viewing

8.1" Sunlight Readable Touchscreen, Fully Rugged Non-Slip Exterior, SnapBack Battery Option, and Windows 10 Security with TPM 2.0

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The next-generation Getac T800 is a fully rugged tablet designed to meet the needs of mobile field service and transportation technicians working in tight spaces and extreme environments. Designed for comfortable one-handed operation, the T800 features a thin, ergonomic design, an optimally sized touchscreen for greater productivity, and best-in-class battery life with an optional hot-swappable SnapBack battery for potentially limitless life.

The T800's thin, ergonomic design makes it comfortable to hold in one hand, and its 8.1" touchscreen provides ample real estate for document viewing and data entry with minimal scrolling. Its sunlight-readable LumiBond® 2.0 display delivers a responsive 10-point touch experience along with a 170-degree viewing angle and 16:10 aspect ratio for ideal reading from virtually any angle. Rain, glove and pen (hard-tip stylus + optional digitizer) touch modes provide just the right sensitivity for writing and signing on the tablet.

Field service demands a full shift or more of battery life, and the T800 delivers. Aided by an efficient Intel® Atom(TM) Processor, the T800 provides the best battery runtime performance in its class with up to 10 hours using its standard battery and an additional 10 hours using a hot-swappable SnapBack battery option. Additional SnapBack options include a 2-in-1 SmartCard and RFID/NFC reader, or 2-in-1 SmartCard and magnetic stripe reader.

Getac continues to make system security a priority by delivering a complete security solution that takes full advantage of advanced Windows 10 security. TPM 2.0 monitors and protects system start-ups to ensure the device is tamper-free before releasing control to the operating system, while BitLockerfeatures full disk encryption. Multifactor authentication options, such as a SmartCard and RFID reader, work in tandem with Microsoft Windows 10 identity protection features, including Microsoft Passport and Credential Guard for additional protection.

Ideal for technicians and officers collecting data in the field, the T800 offers a full HD webcam for crystal-clear video conferencing, an 8MP rear camera with LED flash for crisp images and video, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and optional 4G and GPS for reliable connectivity. The expansion slot can be configured for optional 1D/2D barcode reader, RS232, LAN or Micro SD, providing a true purpose-built solution for a variety of applications. Vehicle docking solutions from Gamber-Johnson and Havis allow tri-pass-through antenna ports to simultaneously connect to high-gain WWAN, WLAN and roof-mounted GPS antennas.

Durability is synonymous with the Getac brand, and the T800 proudly continues that tradition. The T800 is MIL-STD810G and IP65-certified to survive drops up to 6 feet, rain, dust, vibrations, shock and extreme temperatures from -21 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius (operating temperature).

The T800 rugged tablet will be available for sale in Australia and New Zealand with an RRP starting at AU$1686. If you are interested in our products or you would like to become an authorized Getac Partner, or require detailed information please visit: http://www.getac.com.au or contact your Synnex Account Manager on 1300 100 104.

About Getac

Getac is a key subsidiary of MiTAC-Synnex Business Group (2015 consolidated revenue US$28 billion). Getac was established in 1989 as a joint venture with GE Aerospace to supply defense electronic products. Today, Getac's business includes rugged notebooks, rugged tablets and rugged handheld and mobile video system devices for military, police, fire, utility, insurance and field-service customers. For more information visit http://www.getac.com.au.

Media Contact:

Ashley Tsai
+886-2-2785-7888 #5732
ashley.tsai@getac.com

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Web Site: http://www.getac.com.au

Casio G-SHOCK Reveals MASTER of G Frogman Timepiece for the Summer

Timepiece Integrates Utility, Substance, and Style for Diving

DOVER, N.J., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio G-SHOCK announces the release of the new MASTER of G Frogman GWFD1000B-1, designed to withstand the toughest of underwater missions.

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The amphibious G-SHOCK Frogman continues to evolve with its latest addition to the MASTER of G collection. The GWFD1000B-1 is designed with Triple Sensor technology featuring a new depth gauge, digital compass (with automatic horizontal correction), and thermometer in addition to a high-visibility, full Auto LED light and Dive Log. These advancements were developed after conducting special interviews with a professional rescue team of the Japan Coast Guard. The updates help divers grasp the environmental changes at deep sea levels and provide real-time measurement data.

In addition to G-SHOCK's ethos of Absolute Toughness via its unique Shock Resistant structure, the Frogman delivers not only in advanced technologies but in style. This diver's watch was designed in a stainless steel case and screw-lock case back with DLC Coating, sapphire crystal, and carbon fiber insert band. The large buttons are easy to operate even with gloves on. The watch is ISO 200M Water Resistant and in addition to the Frogman's diving-specific qualities, the timepiece also takes advantage of the digital watch, which features World Time (31 Time Zones / 48 Cities + UTC), Time Stamp Function (date & time), 1/00(th) Second Stopwatch (100 Hr.), Countdown Timer (24 Hr.), 4 Daily Alarms & 1 Snooze, (12/24 Hr. Time Formats), all at a glance.

The Frogman timepiece - GWFD1000B-1 - will retail for $1,050 USD and will be available this July at the G-SHOCK NYC SoHo store, http://www.gshock.com, and select Macy's and select jewelers.

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

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

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iMobie Updates iOS Data Recovery Software PhoneRescue - Restore Lost Files as Many as 25 Types, Even Directly to iPhone

LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- iMobie Inc. today announced the newly upgraded flagship product PhoneRescue 3 - the ONLY iOS data recovery solution available that can help users find back 25 types of misdeleted, damaged or lost data on iPhone and iPad. It leaps past most rivals by bringing the most extensive and convenient recovery mode to market. At the same time, it features one of the most requested ability to import regained data directly back to an iPhone, which makes it the most recommended data recovery software for iOS devices.

"With more and more iPhone users applying iCloud to back up data nowadays, it's a vital and efficient resource to find back lost iOS data," said Frank Kong, CEO of iMobie. "And to help users recover more needed info, PhoneRescue now allows users to browse through iCloud content and safely export any piece of information inside to an iPhone without erasing any of the current data. Besides, we've added tons of more new features in PhoneRescue 3, all to save iOS users from data disaster."

The updated PhoneRescue introduces the exclusive feature -- Smart Compare and Finder   which allows users to quickly pinpoint needed items from thousands of options. Meanwhile, all enhanced and added recovering abilities will relax users' anxiety mind to a large extent.

Integrated iOS Repairing Tools
PhoneRescue has expanded the recovering power from specific data to the whole iOS system. When an iOS device runs into a system crash, it can be fully fixed within a single click.

Improved Undelete Abilities
PhoneRescue has been improved both in efficiency and success. The recovery rate of mistaken deletion achieves 98%, and the data analysis time is shortened to 65%.

Improved UI and UE
The new PhoneRescue design fully meets the beginner's need to suggest scenarios about different recovery methods for a more successful result.

Pricing and Availability:
Users can download PhoneRescue for both Mac and Windows from https://www.imobie.com/phonerescue/download.htm and buy a license from https://www.imobie.com/phonerescue/buy.htm at a low $49.99.

Notes to Editors:
To facilitate your review and writing, iMobie has prepared a comprehensive media page with detailed introduction of PhoneRescue 3 and a handful of hi-def graphics you may need: https://www.imobie.com/phonerescue/resource.htm.

About iMobie Inc.:
iMobie Inc. was established in 2011, and located in Tianfu Software Park (China), a place gathering a great many talented software engineers. For more information, visit https://www.imobie.com/.

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Filamet(TM) adds 3D Print Metal to Existing, Inexpensive 3D Printing Hardware

With Filamet(TM) from The Virtual Foundry, existing 3D Printing hardware can create Pure Metal Output

MADISON, Wis., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Filamet(TM), the new product from The Virtual Foundry, llc in Madison, Wisconsin, lets any standard 3d printer, print pure metal right on the desktop. This Crowdfunded development will likely change the way metal is 3D Printed.

"I'd like to introduce you to the people that have found the Holy Grail of 3D Printing." -Engineer introducing Bradley Woods before a presentation given in the Hubble Auditorium at Lockheed-Martin.

The Virtual Foundry has combined traditional plastics, Powdered Metallurgy, Metal Injection Molding and 3D Printing in a completely new way. Filamet(TM) has a composition of over 88% metal, which becomes pure metal after a simple process removes the 12% binding material. This strategy creates a path from inexpensive 3D Printers, to Pure Metal output. A feat previously only capable on million-plus dollar printers. Filamet(TM) has a number of advantages over existing Metal Laser Printers. Purchase cost and operating costs being the most obvious, but also Time. Processing a Filamet(TM) print can be done in under 5 hours. Large printers have a print cycle of up to 48 hours.

"Printer manufacturers have struggled for years to bring 3D Metal Printers down into a workable price range. Filamet(TM) takes a different approach. Rather than bringing the high-end down, it extends the capabilities of current 3D Printers up to those of the high-end machines." - Bradley Woods

"We expect materials to account for a large portion of near-term product innovation in the 3D Printing market," concluded Mr. Woods, "our company offers an immediate solution to producing real and useful metal prints on the desktop 3D Printer that you already own." Since going public with Filamet(TM), The Virtual Foundry has developed relationships with a series of industries that one might not first expect. We're exploring small-scale manufacturing with Calvin Klein, low-cost consumable parts used in Radiation Therapy with the world's largest nuclear medicine facility, a prototyping technique that will 3d print uranium (Department of Energy), plus other materials used in aerospace and other industries.

Our patented technology works with any 3D Printer, and any material that will "Sinter". This makes a nearly endless list of potential materials for future variations of Filamet(TM). Over the next 6 months we will be releasing 3D Printing filament based on other metals plus Glass and Ceramic.

"From here, the curve in 3d printing metal, goes forward rapidly and indefinitely." - Bradley Woods

The Virtual Foundry is a technology company in Madison, Wisconsin specializing in developing products for 3d Printing Metal, Glass and Ceramic objects on existing desktop 3d Printers. All of our products are manufactured in America, from raw materials manufactured in America.

Media contact:
Bradley Woods
The Virtual Foundry, llc.
6082163574
http://www.TheVirtualFoundry.com

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Toshiba's New UCedge Softphone Brings Unified Communications and Mobility to Mac OS X Users

New Built-in UCedge Softphone for Mac Computer Devices Functions as an Office Extension

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/PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division today announced the availability of its new built-in softphone as part of a powerful update to its UCedge® client software available for Mac® OS X® computers.

IRVINE, Calif., June 28, 2016 "Toshiba's UCedge softphone gives Mac computer users the ability to use their devices as extensions on their VIPedge®, IPedge® or Hybrid Cloud business communications solution," said Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division. "Using the softphone enhances the UC benefits, including presence and instant messaging with both internal and external organizations."

Now available for download at Chrome Web Store(TM), UCedge is compatible with Toshiba's VIPedge cloud-based business telephone solution, IPedge on-site Unified Communications system, and Strata® CIX systems with an IPedge Application Server, as well as Toshiba's Hybrid Cloud solution.

UCedge delivers a full suite of UC capabilities wherever business takes you, including:

    --  Built-in softphone functions as an extension on the system with a
        headset or speakerphone
    --  Federation of Presence and Instant Messaging with external users on
        Microsoft® Skype® for Business (Lync®) Server users and external
        organizations using Toshiba's UCedge clients
    --  Cloud-synchronized call and IM history information across all your
        devices
    --  Contact Center capabilities, including the ability for agents and
        supervisors to log into the contact center using a smartphone, PC or Mac
        computer, allowing them to manage customer calls and their own settings
        from virtually anywhere
Compatibility & Licensing

Toshiba's new UCedge R2.5 is compatible with IPedge EM, EC and EP business communications systems as well as Strata CIX phone systems with an IPedge Application Server. It also brings the power of unified communications and mobility to users of Toshiba's VIPedge cloud-based business communications solution and  Toshiba's Hybrid Cloud solution.

UCedge client software, including softphone, runs on Android(TM) and iOS® smartphones and Windows® and Mac OS X computers.

UCedge, including the new softphone for Mac OS X users, requires a licensing fee for IPedge and Strata CIX users. Toshiba's VIPedge includes UCedge at no extra cost in the per-user monthly fee. Toshiba also offers UCedge Essentials, a free version with core features.

To find out more, contact an Authorized Toshiba Dealer at http://www.Telecom.Toshiba.com.

UCedge Downloads

For Windows and Mac computers, click here.

For Android devices, click here.

For Apple iPhone® and iPad® devices, click here.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

Follow us on Facebook (ToshibaPhoneSystems), Twitter (toshibaphonesys) and LinkedIn (Toshiba-telecommunication-systems-division).

© 2016 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.  All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.   Information including, without limitation, product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.

Toshiba PR Contact:                                   
Teri Sawyer, T&Co.                                                             

714-801-1687                                                                       
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School Prep Starts Now With Casio

Casio Projectors and Calculators are Ideal Tools for Students and Educators Alike for the 2016-2017 School Year

DOVER, N.J., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As the current academic year comes to a close, parents and educators alike are beginning to look ahead towards the fall and prepare for the 2016-2017 school year. Casio America, Inc. wants to make sure that students have everything they need and Casio's calculators and full portfolio of LampFree(® )classroom projectors are ideal tools to create strong engagement in learning this fall and beyond.

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"Casio has a rich history of developing technologies with innovative features that educators want in the classroom and students will appreciate using while learning," said Yuji Sasajima, CEO of Casio America, Inc. "The summer season is an ideal time for parents and educators to prepare for the next school year and with Casio projectors and calculators, they can rest assured that students will have the best tools to learn key skills needed for their future."

Spotlight on Education

Casio's full portfolio of classroom projectors features LampFree technology. By combining a laser and LED light source, Casio projectors are a unique, high-brightness, mercury-free tool that uses half the amount of power per unit than its traditional lamp-based counterparts. These LampFree offerings save educators time and money because they require minimal maintenance and eliminate the cost of replacement lamps. Casio projectors have a 20,000-hour lifespan, which is the equivalent to approximately 18 years of school use. That means that schools can save nearly $2,500 when compared to traditional mercury lamp projectors. Additionally, in an industry where most projection lamps come with only a 90-day warranty, Casio backs its unique design with three to five years, depending on the projector.

Calculators Add to the Learning Fun

Casio offers a full portfolio of innovative scientific and graphic calculators that help make learning fun for students. Casio's ClassWiz fx-991EX is the industry's first scientific calculator with spreadsheet functionality, which enables students to create spreadsheets with up to five columns and 45 rows for a maximum of 170 data items. It also boasts a high-resolution screen and comes equipped with a natural textbook display, which means that mathematic equations and formulas are displayed just as they would appear in a student's textbook. Additionally, the calculator can convert graphs into QR codes, which can be displayed on a projector screen, allowing teachers and students to work together seamlessly.

Revolutionary among graphing calculators, Casio's PRIZM fx-CG10 is jam-packed with features that enable students to solve the most challenging equations and enhance their understanding of mathematics, including the world's first Picture Plot function. The Picture Plot function enables users to plot graphs over pictures of real-life scenes and offers a color LCD with a full textbook-style display. Additionally, the PRIZM includes a multitude of functions that leverage the color LCD in graphing objects like dotted lines, circles and bars, and grid lines.

For additional information on Casio's full portfolio of LampFree(®) projectors, visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com. For additional information on Casio's calculators, please visit http://www.CasioEducation.com.

About Casio LampFree(®) Projectors

Casio's portfolio of LampFree(®) projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum.  Casio has a full assortment of LampFree® solutions available for home, business, education and commercial applications - Core, Advanced, Slim, Pro and Short Throw. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree(®) technology, please visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com.

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

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Spire Takes Mindfulness Mainstream With The Introduction Of New App, Delivers Insights To Consumers Through Predictive Analytics And Measurement

The market leading wearable will hit Apple retail stores throughout North America July 12th

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire, the only wearable that tracks breathing patterns to increase mindfulness, launches a new app that integrates biometric and contextual data to bring users in-the-moment insights to reduce stress and increase calm. Spire's machine learning will anticipate stressful events before they happen and alert users with actionable insights on how to prepare. After success with limited distribution, the Spire device will be available nationwide in Apple retail stores on July 12 at a new price of $129.95; the new companion app is available for download today.

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"Interest in mindfulness has grown exponentially over the last twelve months," said Jonathan Palley, co-founder and CEO of Spire. "Over the last year alone, Spire has tracked more than 200 million minutes of calm, focus and tension as well as billions of steps. We've used this data to build a solution that makes mindfulness more accessible for even more people. With the launch in Apple retail stores, we are excited to bring our market-leading mindfulness technology to new distribution channels and reach a larger market."

"The direct correlation of mindfulness to overall health and wellness cannot be overstated," said Neema Moraveji, Ph.D, co-founder and chief scientist at Spire. "Breath sits at both our conscious and subconscious, making it the best tool to increase mindfulness. Spire makes becoming mindful more attainable by surfacing in-the-moment actionable insights at the most effective times for each of its users. More importantly, Spire now learns more over time and predicts moments of tension before they occur. Spire also recreates your calmer moments, reminding our users of activities, events, and pictures they took during those periods to improve their state of mind."

The accompanying Spire app is compatible with iPhone 4S, iPad 3rd Gen, and newer versions of each. Now retailing at $129.95, the Spire stone sensor, wireless charging pad and iOS app are available on July 12th at Apple Stores across North America and now at Apple.com, Spire.io,and Amazon.com.

About Spire
Founded by Jonathan Palley and Neema Moraveji, Ph.D. in 2013, Spire is headquartered in San Francisco's Mission District. Spire's wearable platform is designed to deliver rich physiological data and real-time insights for health and wellness applications. Backed by world-class investors, including Rock Health, Stanford University, and YCombinator, Spire is based on research conducted at Stanford Universities Calming Technology Lab. For more information, visit http://www.Spire.io.

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LeEco Hits New Online Sales Record of Rs 78 Crore With Le 2 and Le Max2

BANGALORE, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    LeEco today (June 28) garners Rs 78.6 crore by achieving sales orders of over 61,000
units of its next-generation Superphones, Le 2 and Le Max2, in its flash sale campaign on
both LeMall.com India and Flipkart, updating the industry records set by itself a few
months ago. The total registration reached over 6 lakh within 8 days. LeEco is also the
first brand which released two flagship phones with Qualcomm processors in the same day.

    The records were achieved through two combined channels, LeEco's own marketplace
e-commerce platform, LeMall.com India, which was just launched on June 8th, and Flipkart.

    Atul Jain, COO - Smart Electronics, LeEco India, said, "We are humbled to see yet
another stupendous flash sale record in a row. The entire LeEco family is overwhelmed
seeing the response from our users. This time we have introduced world's first Digital
Lossless Audio Standard (CDLA). This will bring an unparalleled audio experience to our
superfans, thereby ushering in an era of lossless music in India and the globe. This is
going to become the new industry standard. We promise to live up to our Superfans'
expectation by bringing more breakthrough technologies, stronger comprehensive ecosystem,
and disruptive pricing."

    The unprecedented responses from buyers were expected given four compelling reasons
LeEco brought to the smartphone market in India: lossless music with CDLA standard,
Supertainment with a complete content ecosystem and membership program, stylish design and
unprecedented features with cool technologies, and all these three coming at a disruptive
price offer by LeEco.

    The record-making numbers of more than 61,000 orders received from buyers only
vindicates the point that LeEco's Superphones popularity has been soaring in an
unprecedented rate.  

    The total sales number in the flash sale also points to the growing craze for lossless
music. To catalyze this CDLA (Continual Digital Lossless Audio) standard adoption, LeEco
has made a handsome investment of Rs 200 million. In the first flash sale of its
Superphones Le 2 and Le Max2 that was held today (June 28), the Internet technology
conglomerate gave away a free CDLA earphone worth (price here
[http://www.lemall.com/in/product/le2/cdla.html ]) to all Le 2 and Le Max2 buyers. LeEco
is the world's first company that created the type-C CDLA earphone, replacing the
traditional 3.5mm headphone port and creating a lossless audio experience to end users.

    The Supertainment program of LeEco is something that is resistless given the
popularity of entertainment programs in India. LeEco is now working with big names like
Eros Now, YuppTV and Hungama in India. Through LeEco's Membership program, users can get
access to a collection of 2000+ movies, inclusive of premieres from Hollywood & Bollywood.
LeEco membership program also provides 3000+ hours of curated shows, 150+ live TV channels
and 3.5 million songs of users' choices. LeEco takes the lead in offering 1.9 million
songs with lossless audio, bringing the users' audio experience to a brand new height.

    Another reason that makes LeEco Superphone hard to resist is its stylish design and
cool features and technology. With stylish unibody metal designs, Le 2 is powered by the
Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, making the phone the first in India to adopt
such high-end and the most powerful Octa-Core CPU, which performs 21% faster than
Snapdragon 800 and is also miles ahead of Snapdragon 808. Le 2 provides a 16MP rear camera
and 8MP front camera. The image quality is visibly better with vibrant and true-to-life
colours. With technologies like PDAF, Closed Loop and other ground-breaking technologies,
people can catch clear pictures in moving and unfavourable conditions.

    Powered by the world's most powerful processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Le Max2
features the high-performance combination of 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM, pushing the limits of
the industry to new heights. With a RAM three times that of the iPhone 6s Plus, Le Max2
gives 40% faster performance than most other models.

    Le Max2 features a 5.7 inch screen in 2K Super Retina Display, the best display for
itself and for VR equipment. Its 21MP rear camera and 8MP front camera both come with the
blazingly fast PDAF standard and F 2.0 aperture, which protects the images from smear and
dim light. The cameras on Le Max2 shot pictures with great clarity thanks to improved
components or technologies like 6-layer of lens, PDAF, Closed Loop, optical image
stabilization, Dual HDR and Dual-tone flash and so on. 

    Le 2, the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM combination Superphone, comes at a compelling price
[http://www.lemall.com/in/product/le2.html ]. Le Max2, the 4GB+32GB model is sold at a
disruptive price [http://www.lemall.com/in/product/lemax2.html ] , and the high-end 6GB
RAM and 64 GB ROM combination is available at an irresistible price
[http://www.lemall.com/in/product/lemax2.html ].

    For people who missed June 28th flash sale, they can expect the upcoming opportunity
very soon. LeEco's 2nd flash sale for Le 2 and Le Max2 will start on July 5th, and the
registration commence from 4 PM today (June 28).

    During the July 5th flash sale of Le 2 and Le Max2, users can look forward to some
amazing offers from both Flipkart and LeMall India:

       
        1) 10% cashback. (Details to come soon)
        2) Free CDLA Earphones worth (price here [http://www.lemall.com/in/product/le2/cdla.html ]
          )
        3) Both Superphones include a one-year LeEco membership worth (price here
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          )

    About LeEco: 

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

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

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Nitin Kinger 
        nitinkinger@le.com 
        +91-9769988304 
        LeEco India 

     

Le Ecosystem Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

Kabam Partners With Lightstorm Entertainment And 20th Century Fox To Develop Groundbreaking New Avatar Mobile Game

The AAA Massively Multiplayer Mobile Gaming Experience Will Extend The Avatar World Beyond The Big Screen

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabam, a world leader of massively multiplayer mobile games for a global audience, Lightstorm Entertainment and 20(th) Century Fox today announced a partnership to develop a AAA massively multiplayer mobile strategy game set in the world of James Cameron's Avatar. The new product will combine the characters and environments from the Avatar films with an innovative game design and the highest production values to bring the world of Pandora to life.

Kabam will work closely with the creative team at Lightstorm to develop the game, creating an unprecedented mobile experience designed to re-immerse fans into the Avatar universe ahead of the highly anticipated release of Avatar 2.  Once launched, the game will continue to be updated and evolve, helping to expand the alien world that users can explore and experience. As 20(th) Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment roll out each of the four planned Avatar sequels, the game will take players into new, uncharted territory.

"We develop games that people return to and play for years, and the Avatar game will deliver new and unexpected thrills to gamers for the foreseeable future," said Kent Wakeford, Chief Operating Officer of Kabam. "James Cameron and the Avatar franchise are synonymous with groundbreaking technology and pushing the envelope. We plan to live up to those standards by creating the best AAA massively multiplayer mobile game possible for the franchise."

Kabam is known for adapting Hollywood's biggest properties into successful mobile games. In the past, the company has developed games for Marvel, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., and Universal.   

"Kabam has an excellent reputation for building compelling mobile games that explore detailed worlds, which makes them an ideal partner for our franchise," said Jon Landau, Avatar producer and Chief Operating Officer, Lightstorm Entertainment. "The world of Pandora is massive, far beyond what we are able to include in our feature films, and we think fans will be excited by the level of additional depth and detail that they will be able to experience in this game."

The Avatar mobile game, which will be developed by Kabam LA, is slated to be the company's biggest-ever release.

"Much like the Avatar films, this mobile game will bring a brand new experience to players everywhere. Phones and tablets will become high fidelity windows into a living, breathing, interactive world of stunning beauty," said Mike Verdu, President of Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Kabam. "The company has put forward one of the largest development budgets in mobile gaming history and assigned some of its top talent. The final product is going to be amazing."

Twentieth Century Fox released the first Avatar film in 2009, achieving global box office revenue of $2.8 billion which holds the record for the highest-grossing motion picture of all time. The film has sold more than 50 million DVDs, Blu-ray and digital downloads worldwide. The Avatar global franchise continues to grow, with four sequels already in pre-production.

About Kabam
Kabam, Inc. ("Kabam") creates, develops, and publishes massively multiplayer games that are available to a global audience on mobile devices via its own dedicated channel in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. The company is valued at more than $1 billion and has been profitable since 2012. Kabam has created six titles that have grossed more than $100 million each in their life. Kabam has more than 700 employees around the world, with corporate headquarters in San Francisco. The company's investors include Alibaba, Canaan Partners, Google, MGM, Intel, Pinnacle Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Warner Bros. and others. More information about Kabam can be found at http://www.kabam.com.

About 20(th) Century Fox Film:
One of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, 20(th) Century Fox Film produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world.  These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of FFE: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox International Productions, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios.

Media Contacts

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Vuzix Launches M300 Smart Glasses VIP Program

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading supplier of Video Eyewear and Smart Glasses products in the consumer, enterprise, and entertainment markets, announced today that in preparation of M300 Smart Glasses shipments to key accounts, Vuzix is introducing the M300 Smart Glasses 'Vuzix Industrial Partner' (VIP) Program to provide enhanced support for key software application partners.

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The M300 Smart Glasses VIP Program is an invitation only opportunity for a limited number of Vuzix' most successful M100 software application developers. These accounts have been hand selected and invited to participate because they have demonstrated excellence in developing and deploying applications that have been tested in the field and proven to provide value and workflow efficiency in the enterprise space.

"Those joining our VIP Program have consistently demonstrated commitment to improved performance through wearable display technology.  These are the companies that will help us drive large increases in industrial deployments in 2016, 2017, and beyond. Through the VIP program, we are delighted to provide best-in-class support to these great partners and to play a vital role in the solutions they bring to their customers," said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix.

Enrolled M300 Smart Glasses VIP developers will receive early access to the new Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses, a variety of co-marketing and media opportunities and much more. In addition, partners will receive dedicated engineering and customer service support from Vuzix as they deploy current projects and develop and rollout new applications.

"By increasing Vuzix' support of our VIP Partners we significantly improve the application software ecosystem across a wide range of industrial use cases for Vuzix smart glasses.  End users benefit from mature applications available the same day the M300 products are released, and beyond that, our users can rely on the VIP Partners for experienced change management and project implementation, feature rich applications bespoke to their industry, and the stability of a long term software partner capable of concurrently supporting multiple Vuzix products on a single platform," said Mr. Travers.

The M300 Smart Glasses VIP Partner Program is the latest addition to a series of channel support initiatives Vuzix offers, including its VAR program, Wholesale Reseller program and Academic program. To learn more about becoming a Vuzix partner, our VIP program or any of the other Vuzix channel support programs, please contact Lance Anderson at lance_anderson@vuzix.com. 

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear and Smart Glasses products in the consumer, enterprise and entertainment markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 43 patents and 23 additional patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2016 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to the VIP program and its ability to accelerate M300 business activities, and among other things, the Company's leadership in the Video Eyewear, VR and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at http://www.sedar.com or http://www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

Investor and Media Relations Contact: 
Andrew Haag                           
Managing Partner       
IRTH Communications             
vuzi@irthcommunications.com
1-866-976-4784

Vuzix Corporation   
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West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA   
Investor Information - Grant Russell   
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Tel: (585) 359-7562

http://www.vuzix.com
For further sales, and product information, please visit:

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A New Star Ocean Adventure Begins Today In North America

LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- STAR OCEAN®: Integrity and Faithlessness(TM) is available starting today for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The latest entry in the beloved STAR OCEAN franchise hails from celebrated studio tri-Ace with iconic character design by akiman (Akira Yasuda).

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With a narrative set between STAR OCEAN: The Second Story and STAR OCEAN: Till the End of Time, this installment welcomes fans and newcomers alike, taking place centuries after humans have left Earth for the distant Faykreed star system. The swordsman Fidel Camuze and his childhood friend, Miki Sauvester, set out to protect their village from being swallowed in the tides of civil unrest. Together with a diverse group of companions, Fidel and Miki are tasked with protecting the Kingdom of Resulia while also being drawn into battle with outside forces.

The epic sci-fi adventure unfolds over seamless transitions between gameplay and dynamic cut scenes, adding a new layer of depth and immersion to storytelling in the series. STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness offers modern and updated game mechanics and action sequences for a truly immersive gameplay experience.

The STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness launch trailer can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewkFPMMhx6I.

Additional assets are available on the press site at: http://press.na.square-enix.com.

STAR OCEAN: Integrity and Faithlessness is now available at retailers for $59.99 for the PlayStation®4 system.

This title is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Related Links
Official Homepage: http://staroceangame.com
Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/starocean/
Official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/starocean

About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive(TM), Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/.

STAR OCEAN: INTEGRITY AND FAITHLESSNESS © 2016 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Developed by tri-Ace Inc. CHARACTER DESIGN: akiman

STAR OCEAN, INTEGRITY AND FAITHLESSNESS, the STAR OCEAN: INTEGRITY AND FAITHLESSNESS logo, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, IO INTERACTIVE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Stephanie Chang, Square Enix, Inc., (310) 846-0400, pr@us.square-enix.com

Web Site: http://www.square-enix.com

Doppler Labs Announces Here One(TM)

Shipping for Holiday 2016 and available for preorder today, Here One(TM) is the world's first in-ear computing platform. Stream music, take phone calls, transform real-world sound and more, all in an elegant and discreet form factor.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Doppler Labs, a diverse group of creative thinkers, engineers, designers, and business leaders--the same team behind the acclaimed Here Active Listening System--today announced the launch of its flagship product: Here One, the world's first all-in-one wireless listening system.

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With two wireless smart buds and a connected app that acts as a remote control for the buds, Here One combines the functionality of conventional headphones--streamed music and wireless phone calls--with Here's proprietary smart listening and noise filtering technologies. Whether it's reducing noise (a crying baby), amplifying speech, accessing Siri or Google Now, streaming music, taking phone calls, or layering digital audio over real-world sound (stream Spotify on a run safely aware of what's around you), Here One does it all.

Here One is the evolution of Here Active Listening, Doppler Lab's "concept car." Produced in a limited production run of 10,000 units, Here Active Listening focused on augmenting real-world sound, specifically for live music experiences. Since introducing Here Active Listening, demand has surged: nearly 100,000 people have joined the waitlist for a chance to purchase the product. With 10,000 early adopters (the "Here Pioneers") using Here Active Listening in the wild, their invaluable feedback helped define the feature set for Here One.

Select Here One features include:

    --  Truly wireless streaming: Stream music and audio content, wirelessly
    --  Take phone calls: Take phone calls and access voice commands right from
        your buds
    --  Smart noise filters: Remove unwanted noise--such as sirens, a crying
        baby, office chatter, and more--while still being able to have a
        conversation
    --  Speech amplification: Amplify human speech so you can tune into every
        word at a crowded restaurant or party
    --  Remix your world: Transform real-world sound using volume, EQ, and sound
        effects
    --  Layered listening: Control the volume of streamed audio and ambient
        sound simultaneously, mixed perfectly so you never miss a thing
    --  Personalized for you: Your personal listening profile is customized to
        your listening preferences
"Here One is the first step towards the future of in-ear computing. If Microsoft ushered in the PC revolution and Apple the mobile revolution, we're trying to introduce in-ear computing to the mass market," said Fritz Lanman, Doppler Labs' Executive Chairman and Co-Founder. "With Here One, we're optimizing hearing while laying the foundation for future applications that can take full advantage of the unique combination of mics, speakers, and CPUs that Here One puts in each ear."

"We're deeply passionate about pushing the boundaries for how we think about hearing, audio, and sound," added Noah Kraft, Co-Founder and CEO of Doppler Labs. "We want our products to be worn proudly, as much a function of fashion as a piece of technology. We believe that Here can evolve into a device for all ears and for all-day use, but there are steps we need to take in order to get there. Here One is a major step for us on that journey."

Starting today, U.S. consumers can pre-order Here One for $299 http://www.hereplus.me international pre-orders coming soon). Here One will start shipping and be available for purchase at retail this holiday season.

About Doppler Labs
Founded in 2013, Doppler Labs is on a mission to make computing more immersive and more human. After years of work, the company released Here One, its first widely-available product that redefines the way we engage with sound through technology. Here Active Listening, the predecessor to Here One, was released in January 2016 to an exclusive group of early adopters, influencers, and partners.

Here Active Listening received many accolades, including: Cannes Lion Gold for "Best in Product Design," TIME Magazine's "Best Invention of 2015," Inc. Magazine's "Game-Changing Invention of 2015," SXSW's 2016 "Best of Show" and "Best Music & Audio Innovation," and Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies of 2015."

Doppler is backed by a venerated group of top investors across technology, media, and finance. The 60+ person team is based in San Francisco, CA, with offices in Camarillo and Shanghai.

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Rising Home Security Star Brings Together Power and Affordability with New Security System

EVANSTON, Ill., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Home technology innovator LiveWatch Security has made its award-winning home security better and more affordable with the release of the LiveWatch XTi 1.0 control panel.

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An upgrade on LiveWatch's entry-level XT control panel, the XTi 1.0 is powered by Interlogix technology and features a complete suite of LiveWatch security services in a slimmed-down package. The XTi 1.0 features a 5-inch touchscreen control panel that replaces the push-button interface of the original XT. The new system also adds two-way voice communication for emergencies, compatibility with image sensors and support for smart home devices.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring increased safety and peace of mind to customers with our latest technological innovation," said LiveWatch founder and president Chris Johnson. "We are confident that families and homeowners will love the accessibility the XTI 1.0 brings to home security."

The LiveWatch XTi 1.0 system communicates wirelessly with all the home security and automation devices in a user's house. When a motion sensor or alarm is triggered on a user's property, the system relays the information to both the user and a central monitoring station, which then calls the police if the user does not report a false alarm. The Xti 1.0 also enables users to view photographs of their property at any time when connected with a LiveWatch image sensor.

The XTi 1.0's 5-inch control panel replaces the button-driven interface of the old XT panel with a simple set of icons and menus, making the security system easy to control for users of all ages. For users who want to remotely operate their lights, thermostats and kitchen appliances from their smartphones, LiveWatch XTi 1.0 has been designed to support a variety of third-party home automation devices. In an emergency, users can communicate with one of LiveWatch's alarm monitoring centers using the XTi's built-in microphone and speaker.

"At LiveWatch our first goal is to treat our customers right," said LiveWatch product manager Kim Elmore. "By upgrading our entry-level panel and making our entire list of services accessible to all users, I'd like to think we're doing just that."     

Recently named the best choice for home security by leading technology blog Engadget, LiveWatch was founded in 2002 by a paramedic passionate about keeping families safe. The company specializes in designing technology that helps people live safer and more comfortable lives.

Contact Tommy Carroll for more info.
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Permabit Debuts Only Complete Data Reduction for the Linux Storage Stack

VDO for hybrid cloud enables enterprises to maximize density, lower TCO

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Permabit Technology Corporation, the leader in data reduction technology, today announced the latest release of its Virtual Data Optimizer (VDO) software, VDO 6. The newest release of VDO delivers the company's patented deduplication, HIOPS Compression(TM) and thin provisioning in a commercial software package for Linux, expanding availability beyond the OEM marketplace to include the leading Professional Services organizations that are enabling today's modern Hybrid Cloud data centers.

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New to this release is the VDO for Hybrid Cloud package, which simplifies the installation and configuration of VDO in data centers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux.  Also new is the addition of the VDO Optimizer(TM) file system, which provides up to 20x improvement in data reduction rates when used with existing archive and backup applications.

"As the volume of data they store continues to grow and at ever-increasing rates, IT infrastructure teams find themselves between this irresistible force and the relatively inelastic walls and power distribution systems of their data centers," said Howard Marks, Chief Scientist at DeepStorage, LLC.  "A solution like Permabit's VDO will not only optimize data on local storage but also in a hybrid cloud, significantly reducing the cost of cloud storage as well as the network load and storage ingest charges, since data is reduced before it's transferred."

VDO is the only modular data reduction solution available for the Linux block storage stack that works with the broad range of open source and commercial software solutions.  As a ready-to-run kernel module for Linux, VDO works directly with Linux block devices and file systems across all types of cloud storage. This unique block-level approach allows Permabit customers to leverage existing file systems, volume management and data protection to deliver 4K inline, highly scalable data reduction in their Linux storage environments. Out of the box, VDO supports block, file and object storage on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and is compatible with Red Hat OpenStack, Ceph and Gluster.

"Widespread adoption of public, private and hybrid cloud computing is ushering in a new age of efficiency in IT," said Tom Cook, Permabit CEO. "Data reduction increases data center density and maximizes cloud efficiency.  By introducing data reduction technologies, like Permabit VDO, on a global basis we could see $1.5 trillion saved in data center build-out, $10 billion saved in power costs and the prevention of 20 million metric tons of carbon emissions by 2020. This not only saves businesses precious capital outlays, it will help save the planet! Embracing efficiency is the only way to get more into your cloud."

VDO for Hybrid Cloud is currently being evaluated by the world's largest financial and communications companies as well as large government agencies.  It is available immediately to Permabit storage OEMs and Hybrid Cloud Professional Services partners.

For additional information on VDO 6 visit us at http://www.permabit.com.

About Permabit

Permabit pioneers the development of data reduction software that provides data deduplication, compression, and thin provisioning. Our innovative products enable customers to get to market quickly with solutions that cut effective cost, accelerate performance, and gain a competitive advantage. Just as server virtualization revolutionized the economics of compute, Permabit software is transforming the economics of storage today.

Permabit is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with operations in California, Korea and Japan. For more information, visit http://www.permabit.com.

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Western Digital Expands Storage Capacity Of Several Drives In The My Passport® Line Up To 4TB Providing New Capacity For The Industry's Iconic Brand

IRVINE, Calif., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced the launch of its My Passport® Ultra, and upcoming My Passport for Mac and My Passport Ultra Metal portable hard drives, with up to 4TB capacity, filling the need for people to physically carry massive personal collections of videos, photos and other content with them, in a device roughly the size of a smartphone. The perfect blend of style and functionality, these My Passport® portable hard drives meet the needs of today's consumers with features people love like easy-to-use backup software, password protection and portable style in multiple colors, coupled with USB 3.0 connectivity.

Perfect for students, business people and general consumers on-the-go who prefer to carry their device with them, these My Passport portable hard drives are dependable, with easy-to-use WD Backup(TM) automatic backup software(1) with cloud-ready Dropbox(TM) integration and 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection to help safeguard against unauthorized drive access. With these My Passport drives, it's now easier than ever to have a content protection plan that fits everyone's busy life.

"The increasingly mobile lifestyle has consumers capturing their lives with smartphones and high-resolution cameras, growing their personal content collections and creating demand for even more storage capacity," says Sven Rathjen, vice president of marketing, content solutions, Western Digital. "At WD, we're committed to providing our consumers with space to take their digital lives with them through high-capacity and high-quality devices."

Pricing and Availability

My Passport Ultra 4TB portable hard drives have a 3-year limited warranty and are available now from the WD store and at select retailers and distributors. The My Passport Ultra 4TB hard drive has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $159.99. The My Passport for Mac and My Passport Ultra Metal 4TB hard drives will be available next quarter.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the estimated availability of the My Passport for Mac and My Passport Ultra Metal hard drives, the growth of digital storage needs, as well as the demand for increased storage capacity. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent annual report on Form 10-K to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

About Western Digital

Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) is an industry-leading provider of storage technologies and solutions that enable people to create, leverage, experience and preserve data. The company addresses ever-changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage solutions with customer-focused innovation, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Our products are marketed under the HGST, SanDisk and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Passport, and WD Backup are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. Dropbox and the Dropbox logo are trademarks of Dropbox, Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. As used for storage capacity, one gigabyte = one billion bytes and one terabyte = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

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Bose Launches BOSEbuild - Introduces Build-It-Yourself Speaker for Kids

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Believing that hands-on exploration is the key to sparking a child's curiosity, Bose Corporation has officially launched BOSEbuild, the company's new "build-it-yourself" category focused specifically on kids.  BOSEbuild's first product is the Speaker Cube, a complete kit that lets kids explore the science of sound by making a Bose(®) Bluetooth(®) speaker - and use their creativity to personalize it with colors and covers.

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"Dr. Bose was fascinated with electric trains when he was very young," says Bob Maresca, CEO and president of Bose.  "He learned how they worked by taking them apart and putting them back together, and he had that same insatiable curiosity throughout his entire life.  That spirit is still at the heart of Bose.  And it's a great example of what we'd like BOSEbuild to offer - fun and relatable ways for kids to make something they really want and can use for years to come, while learning about the incredible science and technology behind it."

The BOSEbuild Speaker Cube uses high-quality parts and materials for durability.  It's easy to build, too.  Its instructions involve discovery and education - from how a simple magnet and coil make sound, to how a speaker reproduces music.  The coaching is delivered through a free companion app that combines step-by-step guidance with hands-on interaction, confirming success along the way until the Speaker Cube is fully assembled.  By adding colored lights and silhouette covers, every Speaker Cube can be uniquely customized by its builder.  And like any Bose Bluetooth speaker, the Speaker Cube pairs to any smartphone or tablet, so kids can stream their favorite songs in an instant.  When they are done, kids will enjoy amazing Bose sound for years to come.

"We believe in the importance of STEM education," says Joe Titlow, Head of Sales and Marketing for BOSEbuild.  "But learning doesn't just happen at school - it happens in garages and backyards and at kitchen tables, and it starts at a young age.  That's what's so exciting about BOSEbuild products.  They'll give kids a new way to use, share, and celebrate their imagination and creativity.  And we hope that starts a lifetime of discovery."

The BOSEbuild Speaker Cube is now available at build.bose.com for $149.  It's intended for ages 8 and older - and for the kid in all of us.

About BOSEbuild

BOSEbuild is committed to sparking the natural curiosity of kids, helping them discover more about the awesome world they live in.  Through a new category of build-it-yourself consumer electronics, BOSEbuild products will give kids all that they need to build something they love.  And along the way, they'll learn about the science and technology that makes it work.  BOSEbuild reflects the history of Bose, and hopes to inspire the next generation of inventors, doers, and makers.

About BOSE Corporation

Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr. Amar G. Bose, then a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Today, the company is driven by its founding principles, investing in long-term research with one fundamental goal: to develop new technologies with real customer benefits.  Bose innovations have spanned decades and industries, creating and transforming categories in audio and beyond.  Bose Corporation is privately held.  The company's spirit of invention, passion for excellence, and commitment to extraordinary experiences can be found around the world - everywhere Bose does business.

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Trimble TDC100 Handheld GNSS Data Collector Combines Smartphone-Like User Experience with Professional-Grade Capabilities

Ruggedized and Highly Accurate Data Collection for GIS Professionals

SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today its Trimble® TDC100 handheld data collector. An entry-level Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) device for a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, the Trimble TDC100 combines both smartphone and ruggedized data collection capabilities in a single, mobile device. The Android-based TDC100 is flexible and can run commercially available or in-house developed applications on a professional, IP-67 ruggedized platform with a sunlight readable display and user replaceable batteries. The built-in GNSS receiver also provides real-time accuracy.

The announcement was made at the Esri User Conference.

The Trimble TDC100 is available in two models for the budget-conscious GIS professional. Both models are available with an Android operating system and Wi-Fi, with an optional 4G LTE cellular version. Outfitted with a bright, high-resolution 5.3 inch display, an 8 MP (Wi-Fi model) or 13 MP (4G LTE model) camera, and Li-Ion batteries in standard (3100mAh) or enhanced (4800mAh) capacity, the TDC100 supports GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou as well as Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capabilities to leverage improved real-time accuracy.

"GIS professionals using GNSS handheld devices for a wide range of data collection applications are expressing a desire for smartphone like capabilities in a built-to-last form factor," said Ron Bisio, vice president of Trimble's Geospatial Division. "We believe the TDC100 will be a workhorse. It has been designed for mobile workers who need a functional field computer that is tougher than a consumer-grade device, while providing easy-to-use features and convenience that people have come to expect. Users can collect and retrieve highly accurate spatial data anytime, and from virtually any place, while remaining in touch with the office--with a single device."

Availability

Trimble TDC100 is expected to be available through Trimble's Geospatial distribution channel in mid-August 2016. For more information, visit:  http://www.trimble.com/mappingGIS/TDC100.aspx.

About Trimble's Geospatial Division

Trimble's Geospatial Division provides solutions that facilitate high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange, driving value for a global and diverse customer base of surveyors, engineering and GIS service companies, governments, utilities and transportation authorities. Trimble's innovative technologies include integrated sensors, field applications, real-time communications and office software for processing, modeling and data analytics. Using Trimble solutions, organizations can capture the most accurate spatial data and transform it into intelligence to deliver increased productivity and improved decision-making. Whether enabling more efficient use of natural resources or enhancing the performance and lifecycle of civil infrastructure, timely and reliable geospatial information is at the core of Trimble's solutions to transform the way work is done. For more information, visit:  https://www.trimble.com/Industries/Geospatial/index.aspx.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:  http://www.trimble.com.

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IBM Research Scientists Discover New Recycling Process to Convert Old Smartphones and CDs into Non-Toxic, High-Strength Plastics

One-step approach converts BPA-leaching plastics into environmentally safe material for water purification and medical devices

ARMONK, N.Y., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, the world generates more than 2.7 million tons of a plastic[1], known as polycarbonates, to create common household items, such as CDs, baby bottles, eyeglass lenses and smartphones. Over time, polycarbonates decompose and leach BPA, a chemical that, in 2008, caused retailers to pull plastic baby bottles from store shelves due to concerns about the potential effects of BPA on the brain.

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Today, IBM Research (NYSE: IBM) announced that researchers from the Almaden lab in San Jose, Calif. have discovered a new, one-step chemical process that converts polycarbonates into plastics safe for water purification, fiber optics and medical equipment.

In the study, IBM Researchers added a fluoride reactant, a base (similar to baking powder) and heat to old CDs to produce a new plastic with temperature and chemical resistance superior to the original substance. When the powder is reconstructed into new forms, its strength prevents the decomposition process that causes BPA leaching.

"Polycarbonates are common plastics in our society - especially in consumer electronics in the form of LED screens, smartphones and Blu-rays, as well as everyday eyeglass lenses, kitchen utensils and household storage gear," said Gavin O. Jones, Ph.D., research staff member, IBM Research - Almaden (San Jose, Calif.). "We now have a new way of recycling to improve how this prominent substance impacts the world's health and environment."

"While preventing these plastics from entering landfills, we simultaneously recycle the substance into a new type of plastic -- safe and strong enough for purifying our water and producing medical equipment," said Jeanette Garcia, Ph. D., research staff member, IBM Research - Almaden (San Jose, Calif.). "It's an environmental win on many fronts."

In this study, researchers used a combination of predictive modeling and experimental lab work to make the discovery. The learning from these research efforts is also used to advance cognitive systems to help accelerate the materials discovery process. The scale, pace and complexity of materials science is a challenge for scientists working to discover new materials. As part of the IBM Research Frontiers Institute, scientists are combining expertise in informatics and polymers, and other materials, to prototype systems to extract, organize, analyze, and predict insights from materials datasets. By leveraging existing knowledge from the world's scientific databases and accelerating computations used in these types of experiments, these cognitive tools could help identify patterns and to bring new discoveries to realization faster.

IBM Watson Discovery Advisor is an example of a cognitive system available to assist pharmacological researchers in finding new potential drug molecules and IBM's science research team continues to broaden the domain expertise into new material areas.

The full research paper, One-step Conversion of Polycarbonates into Value-added Polyaryl ether sulfones, was published in the peer-reviewed journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.

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Jeanette Garcia Bio: http://researcher.ibm.com/researcher/view.php?person=us-jmgarcia

Jeanette Garcia TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/watch/ted-institute/ted-ibm/jeannette-garcia-a-super-strong-plastic-that-reverts-to-dust

About IBM Research

For more than seven decades, IBM Research has defined the future of information technology with more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents. Scientists from IBM Research have produced six Nobel Laureates, 10 U.S. National Medals of Technology, five U.S. National Medals of Science, six Turing Awards, 19 inductees in the National Academy of Sciences and 20 inductees into the U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame. For more information about IBM Research, visit http://www.ibm.com/research.

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XYZprinting Announces New 3D Printer for Teachers and Lifelong Learners

Now available for pre-order, the new da Vinci miniMaker gives STEM and STEAM-minded teachers, parents, and students an affordable, easy-to-use way to play, make, and learn

SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- XYZprinting, the world's leading 3D printer manufacturer, today announced the company's first education-focused 3D printer, the da Vinci miniMaker, a beginner-friendly 3D printer designed for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Making hands-on learning as easy as clicking print, the new da Vinci miniMaker enables educators and parents to engage young learners in real-life applications of 3D printing to develop collaboration and problem-solving skills in STEAM and STEM subjects, spurring creativity and interactive learning. Retailing for $229, the da Vinci miniMaker is now available for pre-order in the U.S. on Amazon.com with product expected to ship Fall 2016.

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"We're excited to continue to provide accessible solutions that advance and integrate 3D printing technology into the educational system across grades K-12 and beyond," said Simon Shen, CEO of XYZprinting and New Kinpo Group. "The da Vinci miniMaker will help encourage, expand, and shape the cognitive skills and abilities of the next generation of engineers, designers, and creators."

Not an ordinary STEM toy, the da Vinci miniMaker, builds on the company's lauded da Vinci 3D printer product line, with educational creativity and fun at the forefront. The da Vinci miniMaker features:

    --  Auto-calibration: The da Vinci miniMaker uses an intuitive
        auto-calibration system that results in the best possible prints in the
        classroom or at home.
    --  Small Printer, Big Projects: Don't be fooled by the smaller, lightweight
        design, the da Vinci miniMaker has a robust build size of 5.9" x 5.9" x
        5.9."
    --  Eco-friendly and Safe: The da Vinci miniMaker only prints with
        XYZprinting's bio-degradable, non-toxic PLA filament. This filament has
        gone through various tests to ensure that it is DEHP-free and heavy
        metal-free for user safety.
    --  Print Forever: The da Vinci miniMaker is not limited in content. The
        education-ready technology enables users to develop core STEM skills
        over the years.
Parents, teachers, and students with a da Vinci product, including the new da Vinci miniMaker, also have access to XYZprinting's "Educational Ecosystem," which includes a breadth of 3D printing-based curricula and corresponding projects to begin incorporating 3D printing into their home or classroom immediately.  The Educational Ecosystem includes XYZmaker, XYZprinting STEAM, and the XYZ 3D Gallery giving teachers and students quick, easy, and free access to everything they need to design, create, and learn in the classroom or at home. XYZprinting STEAM, a free 3D printing curriculum exchange platform for all K-12 grades, and XYZmaker, an intuitive 3D modeling application for young users, allow 3D printing to be seamlessly incorporated into the classroom. The XYZ 3D Gallery gives users have access to more than 4,500 free 3D models across nine categories, including everything from educational items and art designs to toys and games.

About XYZprinting

XYZprinting, a New Kinpo Group company, is the world's leading 3D printing manufacturer. Dedicated to bringing cost-effective 3D printing to educators and classrooms, consumers and artists, small-to-midsized businesses, and households around the world, XYZprinting has broken down the barriers of 3D printer ownership by providing an easy-to-use device that delivers an outstanding user experience, whether connected to a computer or via mobile. Its printers have won several accolades within the 3D printing industry at major technology industry events and by top publications. XYZprinting currently has offices in China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the United States and Europe. To learn more about XYZprinting products, view useful tutorials, receive online or phone customer service, and access galleries for free, downloadable 3D designs, please visit http://us.xyzprinting.com.

About New Kinpo Group (NKG)

New Kinpo Group, a corporation of several subsidiaries including Cal-Comp, XYZprinting, Kinpo Electronics and AcBel, is a global electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturing (ODM) company that offers its customers lower costs, faster delivery times and world-class product quality. The company's EMS business spans multiple product lines, including storage, printers, network-attached storage (NAS), wireless and broadband, digital home, consumer electronics, wearables, 3D printing, robotics, power management and smart grid, industrial, automotive, security, medical/healthcare and emerging technologies. New Kinpo Group's network of strategically located manufacturing sites have the added benefit of allowing customers to manufacture products closer to their end customers, resulting in dramatically reduced shipping costs, lower tariffs and more cost-effective inventory management. For more information, visit http://en.newkinpogroup.com/

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Diablo Technologies Opens ISV Development and Customer Experience Center

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Diablo Technologies today announced the opening of its ISV Development and Customer Experience Center at the company's Silicon Valley office in San Jose, California. The Experience Center will be Diablo's main hub for hands-on demonstrations and customer engagement activities. The strategic site also houses servers from Diablo's leading OEM's, providing a collaborative, high-tech environment for software development, applications engineering and technical support.

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"We are very excited to launch our first ISV Development and Customer Experience Center in the heart of Silicon Valley. The facility is designed to showcase Diablo's latest products and technologies to customers across the world," said Kevin Wagner, Vice President of Marketing at Diablo Technologies. "By fostering an environment for collaborative development, we can quickly drive new innovation and accelerate market adoption of Memory1(TM) and Memory Channel Storage(®)."

Diablo is redefining the rules of datacenter performance and economics with its Memory Channel Storage and 'Big Memory for Big Data' (Memory1) offerings. The Experience Center provides access to these powerful solutions for ISV development, application testing, and validation of proof of concepts. ISV partners, OEM customers and end users of Diablo products are already leveraging the Experience Center through remote or physical access, allowing Diablo to develop solutions in a smarter way. Interested organizations can request a demonstration through Diablo's Contact Us page.

Memory1 represents a new memory tier that enables more work per server and a significant reduction in Total Cost of Ownership. This ground-breaking product provides the largest, most economical server memory available for Cloud, Big Data, Caching, and Database workloads. Memory Channel Storage is an innovative storage architecture that connects large amounts of flash media directly to a processor's memory controllers. MCS provides tens of terabytes of the highest performing SSD storage at the lowest possible latencies for enterprise database, electronic messaging, and virtualized applications, among many more.

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Diablo is at the forefront of developing breakthrough technologies for next-generation enterprise computing. The company'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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Alma Technologies Releases Encoder IP Core for CCSDS-Developed Lossless and Lossy Image Data Compression

TOULOUSE SPACE SHOW, TOULOUSE, France, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alma Technologies S.A., a company that designs, markets, sells and supports innovative semiconductor IP since 2001, today introduced at the Toulouse Space Show 2016 a new encoder IP core which implements the CCSDS 122.0-B-1 lossless and lossy image data compression standard.

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The CCSDS 122.0-B-1 specification is part of a standards suite developed by the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems. The CCSDS is formed by the major space agencies of the world for the development of communications and data systems standards for space applications. The CCSDS 122.0-B-1 fits the compression requirement for a wide range of spaceborne two-dimensional spatial image data. In these applications the requirement is for a scalable data reduction, with the option to use lossless or lossy compression, using a memory-efficient and reduced complexity algorithm that results in a fast, low-power and compact hardware implementation.

The new Alma Technologies CCSDS-122-E encoder IP core is an advanced implementation of the CCSDS 122.0-B-1 image data compression standard and supports image or video data with a pixel dynamic range of up to 16 bits. The CCSDS-122-E is a complete and autonomous CPU/GPU-less encoder. It accepts the uncompressed image data in standard raster scan pixel order and outputs standalone and fully compliant CCSDS 122.0-B-1 byte-stream format. The CCSDS-122-E is designed for enabling high-rate data compression, with low resource usage, in both FPGA and ASIC implementations.

Similar to JPEG 2000, the CCSDS 122.0-B-1 utilizes a two-dimensional Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) for image data decorrelation. CCSDS 122.0-B-1 uses a 9/7 integer DWT for the lossless compression, while a 9/7 float DWT is also specified for improved lossy compression efficiency, especially at low bit-rates. Both DWT options are available by the Alma Technologies CCSDS-122-E encoder. For complete control by the application of the lossy compression ratio, the CCSDS-122-E includes also the optional rate control functionality that is provisioned by the standard.

The CCSDS 122.0-B-1 standard was developed to balance between compression performance and complexity with particular emphasis on spacecraft applications. Compared to JPEG 2000, it achieves slightly lower, but essentially similar, lossless and lossy compression efficiency. Due to its reduced complexity, it requires significantly less silicon logic area, along with reduced amount of internal memories, and achieves higher throughput. The Alma Technologies CCSDS-122-E encoder realizes all these expected benefits, while also not needing an external memory device for its implementation.

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Alma Technologies is a semiconductor IP provider, designing high-quality FPGA and ASIC IP cores since 2001. Its products stand out for their engineering, being complete, easy-to-use and reliable IP solutions. World-class technical support and a long track record of proven designs by more than 200 licensees in over 20 countries provide Alma Technologies customers with excellent service and great value.

Available either as self-contained and implementation technology independent VHDL or Verilog RTL, or as optimized Netlists for Altera, Lattice, Microsemi and Xilinx FPGA and SoC devices, Alma Technologies IP ensures a fast and trouble-free integration in any FPGA or ASIC design. Learn more at: http://www.alma-technologies.com.

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