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Club illico to bring subscribers recent releases from NBCUniversal

MONTRÉAL, April 5, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The agreement reached between NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution Canada and Quebecor Content will enable Club illico to offer to its subscribers recent titles from one of the world's largest content producers and distributors. The agreement is consistent with Club illico's objective of bringing to its subscribers the best new content produced worldwide.

New releases
Starting in March, some of the studio's recent feature films will be added to Club illico's movie catalogue from NBCUniversal. The agreement includes the French versions of hit movies such as Fast and Furious 6 (Rapides et dangereux 6), Despicable Me 2 (Détestable Moi 2), Kick Ass 2, R.I.P.D, (RIP Département) The Purge (La Purge) , The Purge: Anarchy (La Purge 2) , A Million Ways to Die in the West (Mille et une façons de mourir dans l'Ouest) , 47 Ronin (47 Ronin), Ride Along (Mise à l'épreuve) , Non-Stop (Sans arrêt) , Endless Love (Un amour infini) , Neighbors (Les voisins) , and many others.

"We are happy to continue our strong and successful relationship with Quebecor Content," said Ron Suter, Executive Vice President NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution Canada. "It is exciting to have several of our Universal films available to Club illico subscribers to view in the French language."

"Quebecor Content's goal is to offer its viewers the best content and we are proud to be able to enhance our impressive catalogue with movies from NBCUniversal, a very important partner to us," said France Lauzière, Senior Vice-President, Quebecor Content, and Vice-President, Programming, TVA Group.

Marie Ginette Lepage, Vice-President, Marketing - Content & Broadcasting of Videotron, commented: "The addition of such popular new titles from NBCUniversal to our platform shows that studios are increasingly interested in new content delivery models.' We are particularly proud of this agreement because it confirms Club illico's growing prominence on the over-the-top video services landscape. It demonstrates our commitment to offering subscribers an unparalleled selection of the latest French-language movies, television series and children's content."

The NBCUniversal titles will expand Club illico's already-impressive catalogue, which also includes original series such as Blue Moon, celebrated new shows such as Bates Motel and Boomerang, new seasons of Sons of Anarchy and American Horror Story, and well-known children's titles such as Robin des bois, Spider-Man and Les Daltons.

For more information on Club illico, visit illico.tv/clubillico

Premium content available to all residents of Québec and Ontario
Whether they live in Québec or Ontario, whether they are Videotron customers or not, all fans of movies and television series can subscribe to Club illico by calling Videotron Customer Service at 1 888 433-6876.

For more information on Club illico, visit illico.tv/clubillico

Videotron (http://www.videotron.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company engaged in cable television, interactive multimedia development, Internet access, cable telephone and mobile telephone services. Videotron is a leader in new technologies with its illico interactive television service and its broadband network, which supports high-speed cable Internet access, analog and digital cable television, and other services. As of December 31, 2015, Videotron was serving 1,736,900 cable television customers, including 1,570,600 Digital TV subscribers. Videotron is also the Québec leader in high-speed Internet access, with 1,568,200 subscribers to its cable service as of December 31, 2015. As of the same date, Videotron had 768,600 subscriber connections to its mobile telephone service and was providing cable telephone service to 1,316,300 Québec households and organizations. For the eleventh consecutive year, Videotron was ranked as Québec's most respected telecommunications company, based on a Léger survey.

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About Quebecor Content:
Quebecor Content, a wholly owned business unit of Quebecor Media Group, creates, develops, acquires, distributes and exports distinctive, high-quality audio-visual content, providing consumers with a multi-platform experience via the services of Videotron and TVA Group, and promoting Quebec artists at home and abroad.

About NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution Canada:
NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution Canada sells television and film content from NBCUniversal's various studios to all Canadian entertainment platforms.  Current TV programming includes "Shades of Blue," "Law & Order: SVU," "Chicago Fire," "Chicago P.D.," "Chicago Med," "Suits," "Grimm," "Mr. Robot," "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" among other shows.

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Videotron

CONTACT: Media contact only: Youann Blouin, Corporate Communications Advisor, Telephone: 514 380-7069; Information: Véronique Mercier, Vice-President, Communications, Media Group and TVA Group Inc., communications@quebecormedia.com, Telephone: 438 390-0876

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

Kenya Red Cross Society: International Media Event Call

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Kenya Red Cross Society are delighted to confirm that they are proudly announcing
the World Exclusive Launch of the Kenya Red Cross Smartphone App tomorrow morning 6 April
2016 7am Kenya EAT. InterContinental Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.

    Kenya Red Cross Society are providing exclusive media access to the event and a number
of allocated interviews available with Kenya Red Cross Secretary General - Abbas Gullet.

Kenya Red Cross Society

CONTACT: If you would like to arrange event press accreditation and/or book an exclusive interview + access our online media content hub, please contact: Arnolda Shiundu, Communications Manager, Kenya Red Cross Society, Tel: +254-20-600-3593/395000, Mobile: +254-718-000825, Email: shiundu.arnolda@redcross.or.ke

Cadence Unveils Next-Generation Virtuoso Platform Featuring Advanced Analog Verification Technologies and 10X Performance Improvements Across Platform

Highlights:

- Next-generation Virtuoso ADE enables engineers to explore, analyze and verify designs against goals to ensure that design intent is maintained throughout the design cycle

- Virtuoso Layout Suite offers up to 100X accelerated zoom, pan, drag and draw performance on large layouts

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced the delivery of the next-generation Virtuoso® platform which offers designers an average of 10X performance and capacity improvement across the platform. The platform includes new technologies within the Cadence® Virtuoso Analog Design Environment (ADE) and enhancements to the Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite to address requirements for automotive safety, medical device and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

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For more information on the Virtuoso ADE product suite, please visit http://www.cadence.com/news/virtuosoade, and for more information on the Virtuoso Layout Suite, go to http://www.cadence.com/news/virtuosols.

Next-Generation Virtuoso ADE Product Suite

The next-generation Cadence Virtuoso ADE product suite addresses the challenges that come with the emergence of new industry standards, advanced-node designs and the requirements for system design, enabling engineers to fully explore, analyze and verify designs to ensure that design intent is maintained throughout the design cycle. Enhanced data handling provides up to 20X improvement in loading waveform databases in excess of 1GB and a 50X improvement in versioning and loading set-up files into the environment. The suite's key technologies include:

    --  Virtuoso ADE Explorer: Enables fast and accurate real-time tuning of
        design specs, provides pass/fail datasheets and delivers a complete
        corners and Monte Carlo statistical environment for detecting and fixing
        variation problems
    --  Virtuoso ADE Assembler: Enables engineers to analyze their designs under
        various process-voltage-temperature (PVT) combinations; also offers
        GUI-based verification plans so designers can easily create conditional
        and dependent simulations
    --  Virtuoso ADE Verifier: Provides a substantial technological advancement
        in analog verification, offering an integrated dashboard that lets
        engineers easily verify that all of the blocks are contributing to the
        overall design specifications
"The new Virtuoso ADE Verifier technology and the Virtuoso ADE Assembler technology run plan capability make our design teams more productive," said Yanqiu Diao, deputy general manager, Turing Processor business unit at HiSilicon Technologies Co., Ltd. "Through our early use of the new Cadence Virtuoso ADE product suite, we've found that we can improve analog IP verification productivity by approximately 30 percent and reduce verification issues by one-half. Our smartphone and network chip projects should benefit from these latest capabilities."

Virtuoso Layout Suite Enhancements

The enhanced Virtuoso Layout Suite addresses the most complex layout challenges by offering accelerated performance and productivity for custom analog, digital and mixed-signal designs at the device, cell, block and chip levels. The suite's latest updates provide the following enhancements:

    --  Graphics rendering performance: Provides from 10X to 100X accelerated
        zoom, pan, drag and draw performance on large layouts
    --  Module Generator (ModGen): Interactive pattern manipulation flow that
        makes real-time customization of ModGens very visual and simple; also
        now supports synchronous clones, which are layout elements with
        identical physical properties--like width and length of
        transistors--that the layout designer can layout once and reuse
    --  New structured device-level routing: Structured device-level routing
        capabilities can enhance routing productivity by as much as 50 percent
"Customers have continually placed their trust in the Cadence Virtuoso platform for more than 25 years, taping out thousands of designs each year," said Tom Beckley, senior vice president and general manager, Custom IC & PCB Group at Cadence. "The need to do custom design has never been greater, and increasing complexity is driving the need to further simplify the design process so our customers can meet design schedules. Cadence remains at the forefront of custom design innovation with the delivery of our next-generation Virtuoso platform, which enables fast, accurate custom design."

About Cadence

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

© 2016 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo and Virtuoso are registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For more information, please contact:

Cadence Newsroom

408-944-7039
newsroom@cadence.com

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Kenya Red Cross Society App - The Power to Make a Difference Now in Your Hands

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Kenya Red Cross advances their Always There connectivity with a unique, holistic,
world's first humanitarian smartphone app that allows Kenya Red Cross to deliver on its
mandate - alleviate human suffering.

    Kenya Red Cross Society has over the years, garnered accolades from external actors in
recognition of the Society's outstanding commitment to humanitarian issues, and
demonstration of excellence in the ICT industry.

    We have developed a mobile application on both Android and iOS platforms. An
initiative that demonstrates our positioning and diligence as one of the leading National
Societies in Africa using innovation and technology to address humanitarian needs and
mobilise humanity into the 21st century.

    A smartphone app built for the people of Kenya, a first of its kind, enables the user
to access:

       
        1) Emergency Services at the touch of a button - using the app, members can call an
          ambulance quickly, allowing KRCS to reach more Kenyans in the hour of need.
        2) Emergency News and Alerts - the app allows users to receive verified, timely and life
          saving information during an emergency or crisis 
        3) Blood - the app will help Kenya Red Cross mobilise donors to donate blood and address
          the current shortage in Kenya.
        4) Membership - become a member of Kenya Red Cross Society and make a difference to the
          lives of Kenyans.

    This is the most advanced humanitarian aid app available in the world today. The
majority of humanitarian apps that are available to download can only do a specific
function. The KRCS App has twelve functions that include vital features such as Emergency
Alerts, Ambulance Services and Blood Donations.

    The development of this application is an important milestone for the Kenya Red Cross
Society who will lead the global Red Cross and Red Crescent fraternity as the first
National Society to launch this application. 

       
         
        Arnolda Shiundu 
        Communications Manager 
        Kenya Red Cross Society 
        Tel: +254-20-600-3593/395000 
        Mobile: +254-718-000825 
        Email: shiundu.arnolda@redcross.or.ke 

     

Kenya Red Cross Society

EverPresent Launches Digital Organizing Service for Photos and Videos

Solving consumers' "photo stress" with concierge organization, book design & video editing offering

NEWTON, Mass., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EverPresent, the company that thousands trust to digitize and organize millions of their most precious photos, videos and memories, today announced the launch of its new Personal Digital Organizing Service, including the signature Fresh Start package for tackling fragmented, cluttered, disorganized digital photo/video collections. 

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Every year over one trillion new photos are taken.  When EverPresent's Digital Organizing Service launched as a pilot last year, the average client started with over 60,000 digital photos and videos scattered across over five devices and cloud accounts.  Typically over 50% were duplicates, taking up over 150GB of valuable hard drive space.  Over 20% were never downloaded from phones and cameras, and less than 5% were tagged or placed in a labeled folder.

"These statistics don't begin to capture the stress we see in our clients who aren't sure their photos are safe, are running out of storage space, and are falling years behind documenting their children's lives and struggling to share priceless memories with loved ones," said Eric Niloff, EverPresent CEO and Co-Founder.

"We all continue to find that software comes and goes, adding more stress and failing to solve the fundamental problem of too many photos, not enough time.  EverPresent is a team of personal digital organizers who relieve that stress by transforming digital photo chaos into order and being a constant source of stability."

Now available nationwide at EverPresent.com, the Digital Organizing Service pairs best-in-class technology with the personal attention of EverPresent's technicians, organizers and designers. EverPresent's team actually learns the family, and organizes and designs accordingly.

EverPresent's Digital Organizing Service is available in three tiers:

Fresh Start--The signature service is available for a flat rate of $449 and includes a consultation with a Digital Organizer, consolidation of all photos and videos into one central library, removal of duplicates and chronological folders.  The integrity of all previous organizing is maintained.

Yearly Organizing Plans--An ongoing maintenance plan starting at $29 a month which allows for a bi-monthly refresh and library organization including decluttering, face tagging and topic tagging.

Custom Projects--Starting at $55 an hour, designers and editors create special gifts, books and video presentations.

Each Digital Organizing project begins with a consultation with an EverPresent Personal Digital Organizer, who helps set an action plan, quickly establishing a custom organizational system that empowers each client to achieve their goals and define their preferred level of involvement in the process. To learn more and schedule a consultation, visit EverPresent.com. 

About EverPresent:
Headquartered outside of Boston, Massachusetts, EverPresent was founded in 2012 with the goal of becoming "the memories company" for families.  EverPresent's team of over 40 photo organizers, scanning and video transfer technicians, book designers and video editors is trusted across America to digitize irreplaceable old media, organize unwieldy digital photo and video collections, and convert these cherished memories into custom books and videos. EverPresent's mission is to make photos and videos EverPresent in people's lives and a source of pure joy. Its belief is that these important projects bring families closer together. Visit us online at EverPresent.com.

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CONTACT: Sarah Pariseau, (401) 864-8572, sarah@propervillains.agency

Web Site: http://everpresent.com

LifeProof FRE, NUUD Cases for iPhone SE Available Now

- Bring the smallest iPhone on the biggest adventures with LifeProof -

SAN DIEGO, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- iPhone SE packs more into a 4-inch iPhone than ever before. From an advanced A9 chip to a 12-megapixel camera and 4K video, its upgraded features combine to deliver big performance in a smaller body. LifeProof prepares iPhone SE for any weather conditions in even the most challenging adventures. Live beyond limits with waterproof FR   and NUUD cases for iPhone SE, available now.

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"LifeProof was born out of the idea that you should be able to take your iPhone anywhere," said LifeProof CEO Jim Parke. "Apple has added innovative features like Live Photos to this smaller model, making capturing the moment easier than ever before. LifeProof makes it possible in any environment."

LifeProof cases for iPhone SE provide waterproof protection to 6.6 feet for an hour, drop protection to 6.6 feet, and seal the device from dirt and snow.

FR   is the original four-proof LifeProof design. The waterproof iPhone SE case offers a built-in screen protector to keep the display brilliant without inhibiting use. Every device feature remains accessible and fully functional, including Touch ID.

NUUD for iPhone SE combines a slim form with innovative waterproof technology to allow direct access to the display and provide the truest touchscreen experience. A redundant seal around the screen edge blocks out water, dirt, drops and snow for purists who want nothing between their hand and the Retina display.

Strap iPhone SE to the handlebars, backpack or windshield for the ultimate experience with LIFEACTIV accessories. LIFEACTIV accessories mount any device right where it's needed most with QuickMount technology.

LifeProof FR   and NUUD cases for iPhone SE are available now on lifeproof.com and at select retailers, and are compatible with iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. To learn more, visit lifeproof.com.

LifeProof Resources

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

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

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifeproof

About LifeProof:

LifeProof((R)) encourages technology users to unleash the remarkable by taking their smartphone and tablet devices on every adventure regardless of dirt, sand, water, rocks and other environmental hazards. LifeProof premium cases boast four-proof protection for smartphone and tablet devices and provide freedom from environmental constraints. LifeProof is the No. 1-selling waterproof case in the U.S. and is committed to inspiring its customers to live an active, no-limits lifestyle.*

For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com. #LiveLifeProof

*Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 2012 - 2015

The LifeProof name and LifeProof trademarks are the property of Treefrog Developments, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Tektronix Announces New IEEE802.11ad(TM) Test Solution with Industry Best EVM Measurements Out to 70GHz

Enables RF Spectral, Power Measurements for this Emerging Multi-Gigabit Wireless Standard Using a DPO70000SX 70GHz Real-Time Oscilloscope

BEAVERTON, Ore., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, a leading worldwide provider of measurement solutions, today introduced the industry's most accurate solution for characterizing and debugging IEEE 802.11ad(TM) transmitter PHY for silicon and system designs trying to achieve multi-gigabit wireless connectivity. The new test solution, based on the 70GHz DPO70000SX Series ATI Oscilloscope powered by SignalVu Option SV30, delivers industry best residual error vector magnitude (EVM) measurements along with easy setup for complete characterization and robust debugging capabilities.

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Promoted by the Wi-Fi Alliance, IEEE 802.11ad or WiGig is aimed at providing data throughput speeds of up to 7 Gb/sec. To achieve these speeds over short distances, the 802.11ad PHY layer uses frequencies in the unlicensed 60 GHz spectrum band. The high frequencies involved - up to 65.80 GHz in some markets - have presented a number of test and measurement challenges, including the need for multiple instruments that must be calibrated together and difficult cross-domain debugging due to the frequencies involved.

"With this new solution, we are removing major obstacles to 802.11ad validation, by providing a single-box solution that spans the entire 60-65GHz spectrum; which simplifies test setup and debug, giving our customers a time-to-market advantage," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "The level of performance we're able to achieve with our low-noise 70 GHz oscilloscope is already being well received by wireless development teams who are currently working to bring 802.11ad silicon to market."

Taking advantage of the DPO70000SX oscilloscope's unique low-noise ATI acquisition technology, characterization can be performed with 20% greater accuracy than the competitive offering with an EVM that is specified at 2.5 percent (-32.0 dB). Competitive offerings also require down-conversion and the need for two instruments to be calibrated; decreasing accuracy and increasing set-up time.

The Tektronix 802.11ad solution speeds up debugging by providing cross correlation between RF and time domains, yielding deeper insight into potential problems. The Tektronix solution also supports live triggering on signals up to 70 GHz, compared to just 63 GHz (below the 65.80 GHz required in some markets) for the nearest competitor's offering. For greater measurement precision, Tektronix complete 802.11ad transmitter test solution also includes capability to de-embed cables, attenuators or amplifiers in front of the scope with SDLA64.

Pricing & Availability

70GHz DPO70000SX Series ATI Oscilloscopes and SignalVu (option SVE) software are available now. The SV30 option for 802.11ad testing will be available starting April 5 for download from tek.com and is priced at $9,000 US MSRP.

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

About Tektronix

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

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Hikvision Announces New Benefits for Its Top Dealer Partners in the U.S. and Canada

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 5, 2016 /CNW/ -- Hikvision® USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, is pleased to launch a new level of its Dealer Partner Program--Diamond--designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level dealer partners.

The Hikvision Dealer Partner (HDP) program rewards partner loyalty with relationship-based advantages and recognition. Through this program, Hikvision extends exclusive access to products, business assistance, and priority service to key industry partners. Differentiation of Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels are based on a dealer's annual spend on Hikvision products, and each tier builds upon itself with additional benefits. These benefits include product discounts through authorized distribution partners, extended warranties, priority technical support, and discounted demo equipment, among others.

The Diamond level was created to meet the needs of enterprise-level partners via built-in incentives for enhanced profitability, enriched training certification, and specialized support.

"The purpose of the program is to foster achievement of our dealer partners and help their businesses succeed," stated Vince Lupe, director of business development. "The new Diamond level is designed to support our dealers who work with enterprise-level clients and solutions."

"Hikvision has long been a leader in the SMB marketplace, and as we maintain that status we continue to grow in the enterprise realm. We are poised to deliver innovative solutions to high-level clients on a national scale," added Sam Belbina, vice president, enterprise sales for Hikvision USA. "With the expansion of the Dealer Partner program, Hikvision can better support these valued dealers and their customers."

To learn more about Hikvision's dealer partner programs, email partners.usa@hikvision.com or visit booth 14059 at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 6-8.

About Hikvision
Hikvision is the world's leading supplier of video surveillance solutions. Featuring the industry's strongest R&D workforce, Hikvision designs, develops, and manufactures standard- and high-definition cameras, including a variety of IP cameras, analog cameras, and cameras featuring the latest in high-definition analog technology. Hikvision's product suite also includes digital video servers, hybrid and standalone DVRs, NVRs, and other elements of sophisticated security systems for both indoor and outdoor use.

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CONTACT: Alex Asnovich, Director of Marketing, Hikvision USA Inc., alex.asnovich@hikvision.com, 312-576-1025

SONIFI® Solutions Launches SoniCast Powered By Google Chromecast

New Enterprise Grade Solution Enabling Guests to Seamlessly Stream Content to Hotel Room TVs

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SONIFI® Solutions, Inc. today announced the launch of SoniCast powered by Chromecast to enhance the hotel room experience for guests. Chromecast is a media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port of a TV that allows you to cast your favorite movies, TV shows, music and more from your mobile device to the TV.  Whether binge watching TV series, catching up on movies or enjoying user-generated content, SoniCast delivers the same experience guests enjoy at home from 1000+ Cast-enabled apps in the comfort of their hotel room. For hoteliers searching for ways to stand out in the increasingly competitive hotel market, SoniCast's Chromecast integration provides an incredible user experience. 

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"The mobile-centric Chromecast interaction model, combined with thousands of shows, movies and songs that people can enjoy from Cast-enabled apps, makes this an ideal match for the needs of today's hotel guests," said Suveer Kothari, Director of Business Development at Google.

"Hulu wants subscribers to be able to access our content anywhere, on any device, and at the highest possible quality," said Tim Connolly, SVP of Distribution and Strategic Partnerships at Hulu. "Our content library uniquely meets the needs and interests of the busy traveler. We are excited about this innovative solution with SONIFI and Google and the options it provides to our subscribers."

SoniCast's Chromecast integration enables a simple user interaction model. Guests simply connect their mobile device to the hotel's Wi-Fi network, and follow the guided instructions on the TV screen to start streaming within minutes.

"Our hospitality clients were loud and clear - they need to provide an all-encompassing home away from home experience for their guests," said Ahmad Ouri, CEO of SONIFI® Solutions. "SONIFI continues to develop and deliver innovative solutions to the hospitality market.  With the launch of SoniCast and our collaboration with Google, we achieve not only scale but continued innovation for our hotel partners and their guests."

To learn more about SoniCast and how to implement this innovative solution in your hotel, please visit http://www.sonifi.com.  Join the conversation by visiting SONIFI®'s Twitter account, @SONIFISolutions.

To learn more about Chromecast, please visit chromecast.com.

About SONIFI(®)Solutions, Inc.
SONIFI(® )Solutions, the leader in innovative guest engagement solutions for the hospitality and healthcare industries serves 500 million travelers in over 1.2 million hotel rooms annually. The company's core services include: internet services, mobility, interactive television, and free-to-guest solutions along with unparalleled nationwide technical support and professional services.  For more information, please visit http://www.sonifi.com.

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CONTACT: Tami Hage, 1-605-988-1255, thage@sonifi.com

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

Vivo releases V3 and V3Max Smartphones to Deliver a Smoother Audio-visual Experience

MUMBAI, India, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading smartphone brand Vivo officially announced the launch of its V3 and V3Max smartphones at a product release conference in Mumbai, India on April 5.

    --  Faster Operation with 4GB RAM
    --  Fast charging of five minutes for two-hour music playback
    --  Refine metallic body with 7.55 to 7.58mm slim design
    --  Faster fingerprint unlocking
    --  Hi-Fi quality sound
    --  Super-fast Shots
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Part of Vivo's 2016 V Series, the V3 and V3Max have a stylish, all-metal case design that not only guarantees durability, but also makes the phones much slimmer -- only 7.55 to 7.58mm in thickness.

In addition to a stylish exterior the new smartphones aim to provide a more efficient, fluent and enjoyable video and audio experience with modern phone users around the world in mind.

The V3Max combines 4GB RAM with a Snapdragon Octa-Core CPU to boost stability and speed with performance 100% better than is predecessor. The camera takes a mere 0.7 seconds to start up and features PDAF technology to focus project in 0.1 seconds. Combining with the extra-large 5.5-inch screen the camera offers the best photo and video viewing experience.

Furthermore, due to its innovative power-saving technologies and fast charging function, the phones can play two hours of music after only five minutes of charging and both the V3 and V3Max are equipped with the VIVO AK4375 Hi-Fi chip that provides Hi-Fi audio quality for sound and video playback.

The V series also introduces fast finger print unlocking with ultra-speedy 360° fingerprint touch recognition system that reads finger prints in just 0.5 seconds, making the phones faster and more responsive while at the same time providing a double layer of security and privacy.

"From the hardware design to software optimization, the key advantages of the V3 and V3Max are faster usability, a more fluent interface and increased information security," said Alex Feng, chief marketing officer of Vivo. "At the same time, Vivo also seeks to deliver an enjoyable, smart Hi-Fi experience for the young and energetic phone user."

The Vivo V3 and V3Max will be released in eight countries: India, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia and China.

About Vivo

A young and energetic global smartphone brand focusing on introducing perfect sound quality and amazing design with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops dynamic and stylish products for open-minded, passionate people.

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Hikvision Announces New Benefits for Its Top Dealer Partners in the U.S. and Canada

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision® USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, is pleased to launch a new level of its Dealer Partner Program--Diamond--designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level dealer partners.

The Hikvision Dealer Partner (HDP) program rewards partner loyalty with relationship-based advantages and recognition. Through this program, Hikvision extends exclusive access to products, business assistance, and priority service to key industry partners. Differentiation of Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels are based on a dealer's annual spend on Hikvision products, and each tier builds upon itself with additional benefits. These benefits include product discounts through authorized distribution partners, extended warranties, priority technical support, and discounted demo equipment, among others.

The Diamond level was created to meet the needs of enterprise-level partners via built-in incentives for enhanced profitability, enriched training certification, and specialized support.

"The purpose of the program is to foster achievement of our dealer partners and help their businesses succeed," stated Vince Lupe, director of business development. "The new Diamond level is designed to support our dealers who work with enterprise-level clients and solutions."

"Hikvision has long been a leader in the SMB marketplace, and as we maintain that status we continue to grow in the enterprise realm. We are poised to deliver innovative solutions to high-level clients on a national scale," added Sam Belbina, vice president, enterprise sales for Hikvision USA. "With the expansion of the Dealer Partner program, Hikvision can better support these valued dealers and their customers."

To learn more about Hikvision's dealer partner programs, email partners.usa@hikvision.com or visit booth 14059 at ISC West in Las Vegas, April 6-8.

About Hikvision
Hikvision is the world's leading supplier of video surveillance solutions. Featuring the industry's strongest R&D workforce, Hikvision designs, develops, and manufactures standard- and high-definition cameras, including a variety of IP cameras, analog cameras, and cameras featuring the latest in high-definition analog technology. Hikvision's product suite also includes digital video servers, hybrid and standalone DVRs, NVRs, and other elements of sophisticated security systems for both indoor and outdoor use.

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CONTACT: Alex Asnovich, Director of Marketing, Hikvision USA Inc., alex.asnovich@hikvision.com, 312-576-1025

On-Demand Selling Service, Gone, Launches Second-Hand Electronics Marketplace & Expands Concierge Services to Manhattan

Leading on-demand selling app creates marketplace for users to purchase inspected second-hand electronics.

NEW YORK, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading selling on-demand service, Gone, has announced the launch of a Gone Marketplace, where users can purchase second-hand electronics that have been inspected and approved for quality. With all of the risks in buying electronics from unknown sellers, this platform guarantees buyers know exactly what they are purchasing. The company taps into eBay's most important category (used electronics is a $30 billion market). In addition to the launch of the Marketplace, Gone is also expanding its popular concierge service to Manhattan. The service provides every user with a Gone assistant to simplify the selling process. The assistant goes to the seller's home to pick up and package each item for sale. The service alleviates stresses of selling in the city as Gone handles the entire process from the pricing, pickup, packaging, contacting buyers, negotiating, and shipping of items.

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Many online buyers are wary when it comes to buying second-hand electronics online. From phishing scams to faulty equipment, buying electronics online can be dangerous for its unknowns. Given that, Gone launched its Marketplace so users know exactly what they are buying, and more importantly, each flaw in the item. A specialist inspects each item so that buyers can be absolutely sure of the item they purchase. Gone's Marketplace offers buyers an easily browsable web store of thoroughly described, quality assured used electronics sold at fractions of the retail price.

Gone's concierge service, available across the West Coast and Austin, has now launched in Manhattan. In response to the popularity of Gone Lite in New York City, which sends users pre-paid packaging materials to send in items, Gone is making it even easier to sell in the city by offering concierge pick up service. "For busy New Yorkers we wanted to provide a way to sell electronics and appliances quickly and efficiently," said Nicolas Bayerque, CEO of Gone.

Gone has been leading the way for easy On-demand selling. The expansion of the company's concierge service signals immense growth for the app and SMS service. The company plans to continue to expand the concierge service city-by-city throughout 2016. For more information on Gone, visit http://www.thegoneapp.com.

About Gone
Gone helps users get rid of unwanted items by making the selling process easy. Gone users in San Francisco, Bay Area, Seattle, Austin and New York can use the full premium service Gone Concierge, where a Gone assistant meets them at their location to pick up items. The Gone Lite of the app version is available nationwide, and sends users empty boxes for users to ship their items. Users sell mostly electronics and take home an average of $210. A graduate of TechStars Accelerator, Gone is backed by industry recognized investors including Techstars Ventures, MasterCard, Silicon Valley Bank, Cygnus Capital, Uber Founding CTO Oscar Salazar, former eBay executive Larry Illg, and early Groupon employees. The app is available for free on iOS and via SMS. For more information, visit http://www.thegoneapp.com and follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Dotmatics Partners with BioByte to Offer ClogP Across the Entire Dotmatics Platform

Users of Vortex, Browser and Dotmatics for Office can now calculate Hydrophobicity using the industry standard ClogP by BioByte

BISHOPS STORTFORD, England and CLAREMONT, California, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Dotmatics [http://www.dotmatics.com ], a leading provider of scientific informatics
solutions and services to the life sciences industry, announced a partnership with BioByte
[http://www.biobyte.com ], producer of the industry gold standard partition coefficient
calculator (ClogP).  This deal will enable users of the Dotmatics Platform including
Vortex and Browser to calculate ClogP seamlessly within the applications. This will
streamline the research process and speed up the selection of potential drug candidates.  

    LogP is one of the parameters most intensively used during the drug discovery process
to filter out compounds with low prospects of becoming a drug. It helps to define the
chemical space in which to work. Most discovery programs that are focused on small
molecules rely on predicted LogP.  BioByte's ClogP has been the benchmark calculator in
drug discovery research for the last 35 years.  ClogP is a part of BioByte's Bio-Loom
suite of calculators and is the most extensively tested fragment-based LogP calculator
used in the industry. ClogP uses a rational constructionist approach, incorporating tens
of thousands of carefully curated measured values and interaction factors, all of which
are based on physical chemistry.

    This partnership allows Dotmatics to add ClogP to the substantial list of calculators
already available across the Dotmatics Platform. ClogP will complement the atom-based
XlogP method enabling customers to compare and establish consensus on the value of LogP in
order to determine the profile of compounds more accurately.

    "Integrating ClogP within Vortex and Browser has been one of the top requests from our
customers", said Dr Mike Hartshorn, CSO at Dotmatics. "The partnership with BioByte will
enable us to offer users the ability to access the ClogP calculator without having to
leave their favourite interface. We are committed to offer outstanding quality throughout
the Dotmatics Platform and ClogP by BioByte is a great addition to our suite, matching the
standard of our solutions."

    "The partnership with Dotmatics will enable us to expand the already ubiquitous
presence of ClogP in Pharma and Biotech," said Albert Leo, CEO of BioByte.  "During the
past 35 years, we have invested and continue to invest a large amount of effort enriching
our programs and databases. The partnership guarantees to our users that the calculator
remains the best in the market. We hope that the users of the Dotmatics Platform will
take advantage of the extensive experience ClogP provides within their day to day
research."

    About BioByte:

    BioByte was formed in 1993 by Drs. Corwin Hansch and Albert Leo to carry on the legacy
and work of their groundbreaking Medicinal Chemistry Project, which they founded at Pomona
College in the early 1970s.  BioByte's flagship program is Bio-Loom, which combines the
gold standard ClogP and CMR calculators with access to the Masterfile and CQSAR databases
and related tools.  For more information, contact Michael Medlin
at mmedlin@biobyte.com, or visit their website:  http://www.biobyte.com

    About Dotmatics: 

    Dotmatics is a leading global scientific informatics software and services provider,
delivering solutions tailored to the modern, highly collaborative and mobile scientific
environments. The company provides solutions to several vertical markets, including the
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academia, food and beverage, oil and gas and agrochemical
industries. Dotmatics' enterprise solutions are flexible, scalable and configurable,
providing effective scientific information management across entire organisations, from
discovery research to development and early manufacturing. Dotmatics has significant
expertise in scientific informatics, including database management for chemistry and
biologics, electronic laboratory notebooks, chemical and biological registration,
screening data management, SAR analysis, reporting, and visualisation. Dotmatics solutions
are available for local or cloud deployment and they are supported on Microsoft Windows,
Mac OS X and Linux.  A privately owned company, Dotmatics was founded in 2005 and their
headquarters is based south of Cambridge in the UK. Visit dotmatics.com
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        For More Information Please Contact: 
        Marla Kertzman for Dotmatics 
        pr@dotmatics.com 
        +1-209-852-9027 
        Michael L. Medlin for BioByte 
        mmedlin@biobyte.com 
        +1-909-624-5992 

     

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iHeartRadio Now Live On DTS Play-Fi® App

Leading Music Platform Featuring Thousands of Radio and Custom Artist Stations Now Available on iOS and Android Devices

CALABASAS, Calif., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a global leader in high-definition audio solutions, is pleased to announce iHeartRadio is now available on the DTS Play-Fi(®) app for both iOS and Android devices.

iHeartRadio is a free digital radio and music streaming service that allows listeners to stream thousands of radio stations across genres including pop, country, hip-hop, R&B, alternative, rock, talk, news, sports, and comedy, as well as create custom, commercial-free stations from its library of 20 million songs and 800,000 artists. iHeartRadio joins an ever-expanding collection of top services in the DTS Play-Fi ecosystem, including Spotify, Pandora, Rhapsody, SiriusXM, and Tidal, as well as thousands of Internet radio stations. Play-Fi users can also stream their personal music libraries.

DTS Play-Fi technology provides listeners the freedom and flexibility to stream music and other audio entertainment over an existing home Wi-Fi network in high-quality, lossless audio from smartphones, tablets, or PCs. The platform delivers an optimized whole-home streaming experience without the constraints of a single brand system. Audio sources, speakers and audio components from different manufacturers interoperate seamlessly in an open ecosystem that includes products from Acer, Anthem, Definitive Technology, HP, MartinLogan, McIntosh, Paradigm, Phorus, Polk Audio and Wren.

"The integration of iHeartRadio into the DTS Play-Fi app allows us to provide our listeners thousands of radio stations to more devices and audio products than ever before," said Michele Laven, president of business development and partnerships for iHeartMedia. "We are always looking to deliver a high quality, seamless entertainment experience to music lovers everywhere."

"The availability of iHeartRadio exemplifies our continuing dedication to providing Play-Fi users the best possible options for enjoying their favorite music at home," said Dannie Lau, general manager, Play-Fi, at DTS, Inc. "DTS also continues to expand its ecosystem of Play-Fi-enabled audio products, making Play-Fi the clear choice for consumers in whole home audio."

Benefits of DTS Play-Fi Technology

    --  Multi-Room, Multi-Zone, Multi-User Listening Experience: Connect
        multiple audio systems that incorporate Play-Fi into a zone and enjoy
        music in every room of your home, perfectly synchronized with no lag. Or
        create multiple zones and stream different music to different rooms from
        the same device. Play-Fi technology makes it possible for every user in
        the home to simultaneously stream from different smartphones, tablets or
        PCs that incorporate the Play-Fi software.
    --  Exceptional Sound Experience: Play-Fi wirelessly transmits high-quality
        "lossless" audio.
    --  Whole-Home Range: Play-Fi works everywhere your Wi-Fi does, even if
        range extenders are used. It works over Ethernet, Powerline, and other
        IP-based networking technologies, too. There is no need for proprietary
        bridges or routers. Most homes already have everything that is needed.
    --  Stream Anything. Control Everything: In addition to streaming music
        services, users can download Play-Fi apps for Android, iOS, and Kindle
        Fire to gain access to more than 20,000 radio stations, podcasts, local
        music, media servers, and select cloud-based music services. Set-up,
        link and control all of the speakers on the network from the same
        streamlined interfaces.
Learn more about DTS Play-Fi at http://www.play-fi.com.

For more information about DTS, please visit http://www.dts.com, or connect with DTS on Facebook and Twitter (@DTS).

About DTS, Inc.
Since 1993, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater systems, cinema, automotive and beyond, DTS provides incredibly high-quality, immersive and engaging audio experiences to listeners everywhere. DTS technology is integrated in more than two billion devices globally, and the world's leading video and music streaming services are increasingly choosing DTS to deliver premium sound to their listeners' network-connected devices. For more information, please visit http://www.dts.com.

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Microchip's MOST150 Technology with Proven, Automotive-Ready, In-Car Ethernet Physical Layer Implemented in Volvo V90

MOST150 Technology Implemented in Third Volvo Model

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that MOST150 technology has been implemented in the new Volvo V90. Volvo Cars has been utilizing Microchip's technology for many years and recently began utilizing MOST150, the latest MOST(®) technology from Microchip. MOST150 is the first standard to provide a proven, automotive-ready physical layer for Ethernet packet transport inside vehicles in accordance with the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specifications. This is the third Volvo model where its infotainment system includes MOST150 technology.

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"We are very pleased to see that Volvo Cars relies on the MOST150 technology in the new V90, just a couple of months after the release of the new S90 and XC90 with MOST150 technology," said Dan Termer, Microchip's automotive vice president. "Volvo Cars' continuous roll out of the latest MOST150 technology shows that this technology provides a reliable network platform for automotive infotainment systems."

MOST150 technology continues to meet Volvo Cars' high standards. When implemented, the technology reduces vehicle weight and offers high bandwidth communication. In addition, it creates a robust physical layer and proven EMC behavior. This latest version of MOST technology can transport video, audio, packet and control data with zero processor overhead and offers dedicated application-specific hardware interfaces to simplify data communication. In addition, the MOST technology networked infotainment system features ultra-fast system startup behavior to support early audio applications.

The MOST Cooperation standards enable automotive OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers with a proven and well-supported methodology for defining and implementing high-bandwidth infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) systems, including a standard physical layer and a robust method for system management and control with superior reliability and Quality of Service (QoS). Using MOST technology also reduces weight for easier compliance with environmental regulations.

For more information about MOST150 technology, visit http://www.microchip.com/VolvoV90_MOST1504934

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

Note:  The Microchip name and logo, and MOST are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

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On-Demand Selling Service, Gone, Launches Second-Hand Electronics Marketplace & Expands Concierge Services to Manhattan

Leading on-demand selling app creates marketplace for users to purchase inspected second-hand electronics

NEW YORK, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading selling on-demand service, Gone, has announced the launch of a Gone Marketplace where users can purchase second-hand electronics that have been inspected and approved for quality. With all of the risks in buying electronics from unknown sellers, this platform guarantees buyers know exactly what they are purchasing. The company taps into eBay's most important category (used electronics is a $30 billion market). In addition to the launch of the Marketplace, Gone is also expanding its popular concierge service to Manhattan. The service provides every user with a Gone assistant to simplify the selling process. The assistant goes to the seller's home to pick up and package each item for sale. The service alleviates stresses of selling in the city as Gone handles the entire process from the pickup, packaging, contacting buyers, negotiating, and shipping of items.

Many online buyers are wary when it comes to buying second-hand electronics online. From phishing scams to faulty equipment, buying electronics online can be dangerous for its unknowns. Given that, Gone launched its Marketplace so users know exactly what they are buying, and more importantly, each flaw in the item. A specialist inspects each item so that buyers can be absolutely sure of the item they purchase. Gone's Marketplace offers buyers an easily browsable web store of thoroughly described, quality assured used electronics sold at fractions of the retail price.

Gone's concierge service, available across the West Coast and Austin, has now launched in Manhattan. In response to the popularity of Gone Lite in New York City, which sends users pre-paid packaging materials to send in items, Gone is making it even easier to sell in the city by offering concierge pick-up service. "For busy New Yorkers we wanted to provide a way to sell electronics and appliances quickly and efficiently," said Nicolas Bayerque, CEO of Gone.

Gone has been leading the way for easy second-hand selling of electronics. The expansion of the company's concierge service signals immense growth for the app and SMS service. The company plans to continue to expand the concierge service city-by-city throughout 2016. For more information on Gone, visit http://www.thegoneapp.com.

About Gone
Gone helps users get rid of unwanted items by making the selling process easy. Gone users in San Francisco, Bay Area, Seattle, Austin and New York, can use the full premium service, Gone Concierge, where a Gone assistant meets them at their location to pick up items. The Gone Lite of the app version is available nationwide, sends users empty boxes for users to ship their items. With users selling mostly electronics and taking home an average of $210. A graduate of TechStars Accelerator, Gone is backed by industry recognized investors including Techstars Ventures, MasterCard, Silicon Valley Bank, Cygnus Capital, Uber Founding CTO Oscar Salazar, former eBay executive Larry Illg, and early Groupon employees..The app is available for free on iOS and via SMS. For more information, visit http://www.thegoneapp.com and follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Special Ugadi Rummy Tournaments at Ace2Three - Play and Win Cash Prizes

HYDERABAD, India, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    This Ugadi festival, Ace2Three [https://www.ace2three.com ] has got some new and big
plans for all the die-hard rummy lovers. The celebrations become double when you get an
opportunity to win some cash prizes on the festive season. After all, who doesn't like to
win a handful amount of cash prizes that too on festive occasions!

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    Ugadi symbolizes 'the beginning of a new age' and marks the first day of the new year
according to the Hindu calendar. With the start of the new age we are now living in,
Ace2Three brings special rummy tournaments in stake format that will add rich flavors to
your life. Ace2Three announces the biggest Ugadi tournaments to be scheduled for 3 days,
 that is from 8th April - 10th April 2016 at 3 PM everyday.

    The tournaments are scheduled for 3 days and are categorized into:

       
               Tourneys         Scheduled at   Total participants Prize Pool
             Ugadi Grand       08 April @ 3 PM        7500        Rs. 2 Lakhs
        Ugadi Special Saturday 09 April @ 3 PM        7500        Rs. 3 Lakhs
         Ugadi Special Sunday  10 April @ 3 PM        7500        Rs. 5 Lakhs

    Click here [https://www.ace2three.com/specialtournaments.html ] to get more detailed
information about the Ugadi tournaments and make the most out of it by just participating
in these wonderful tourneys. Simply create an account at Ace2Three
[https://www.ace2three.com/registration.jsp ] and get registered to be a part of these
exciting tourneys. Be ready with your rummy skills as it's time for some real-time fun and
excitement. Feel the real happiness by beating your opponents and grab the winning amount
from a prize pool of Rs. 10 lakhs.

    Are you bored of playing same usual card games? Then, this Ugadi ride some real fun at
https://www.ace2three.com . Become a premium member and enter into the magical world
of online rummy card games. Ugadi tournaments, like other successful tournaments, are
always conducted at Ace2Three on a weekly basis and during festive occasions. This tourney
helps random players across the country to join a single platform and show their rummy
talent.

    Ace2Three team is excited for this Ugadi Special Tournament and wishes all the rummy
players a very happy and prosperous Ugadi.

    About Ace2Three  

    Ace2Three, a product of Head Infotech India Pvt Ltd, is India's no.1 online rummy
portal that provides the best user experience to all its players and keeps them engaged
constantly with different promotion offers and a variety of special tournaments.

       
         
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D-Link Announces New Surveillance Optimized Smart Managed PoE Switches

D-Link's Latest Offering Expands its Popular DGS-1100 Family with Two New PoE Switches Ideal for Surveillance Applications

LAS VEGAS, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ISC West Booth #3108 -- D-Link(®) today announced it has expanded its DGS-1100 Series Smart Managed line of cost-effective Gigabit Ethernet switches with two new PoE models - the 10-port DGS-1100-10MP and the 26-port DGS-1100-26MP. Both models offer all the same features found in other DGS-1100 Series switches, including essential Layer 2 switching options, energy savings, and easy management. In addition, these two new D-Link Smart Managed switches have been designed with specific features meant specifically for IP surveillance applications, including a customized "Surveillance Mode" user interface.

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With its Power-over-Ethernet capabilities (PoE), the DGS-1100-26MP supports 24 Gigabit ports, two Gigabit Combo ports, and an overall PoE budget of 370 watts, providing ample power for high density IP Surveillance networks. The smaller DGS-1100-10MP supports 8 Gigabit PoE ports, two Gigabit SFP ports, and a 130W PoE budget. All PoE ports on both models comply with the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standard - supporting up to 30W of power on each port.

"The new DGS-1100-10MP and -26MP were developed specifically for IP surveillance applications," said Steven Olen, director of product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "In addition to supporting a specialized user interface, the products also feature generous PoE power budgets, ONVIF auto-detection, and 6 kV per port surge protection - which is especially valuable when powering outdoor cameras."

Whether in Standard Mode or Surveillance Mode, the intuitive Web based management interface provides administrators with an easy way to set up, configure and manage the switches. It also allows for monitoring and controlling PoE functions, including displaying real-time PoE power usage, setting PoE time profiles, and remotely rebooting IP cameras or access points from anywhere on the network, including over the Internet. Administrators can also configure and manage their networks using SNMP or D-Link's Network Assistant Utility.

Additional features include: 

    --  Surveillance VLAN: Separates surveillance traffic from the rest of the
        network to ensure security and guarantee the quality of the video
        traffic
    --  Bandwidth Control: Reserves bandwidth for important functions that
        require more bandwidth
    --  Cable Diagnostics: Helps network administrators quickly examine the
        quality of the copper cables, recognize the cable type, and detect cable
        errors
    --  Loopback Detection: Detects unwanted loops and automatically shuts down
        the affected port(s)
    --  D-Link Network Assistant Utility: Allows administrators to discover
        multiple D-Link Smart Switches within the same L2 network segment,
        making initial setup of the Smart Switches quick and easy
    --  Limited Lifetime Warranty: The DGS-1100-10MP and DGS-1100-26MP carry a
        Limited Lifetime Warranty, furthering D-Link's commitment to product
        quality and long-term customer confidence
Availability
The DGS-1100-10MP and the DGS-1100-26MP will begin shipping in mid-May 2016. Both models will be available throughout D-Link's vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers, distributors and online retailers.

The new switches will be displayed at the 2016 ISC West, April 5-7, 2016 in Las Vegas at D-Link's booth, #3108.  Detailed specifications are available online at D-Link's website.

D-Link Celebrates 30 Years
Across the world, D-Link is connecting millions of people in their daily lives, in 100 countries - from powering hospital networks so that life-saving operations can be carried out, to supporting vast knowledge centers in the heart of universities and research institutes to enable critical scientific breakthroughs. D-Link is committed to helping small businesses grow through a complete line of Wi-Fi networking and camera surveillance solutions and to helping families in millions of homes around the world enjoy rich, fast digital lifestyles. D-Link has grown from a group of seven in 1986 to more than 2,700 employees around the world today. This year marks a celebration of D-Link's Passion to Innovate, and we're looking forward to helping people connect for another 30 years of networking and growth.

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 LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/d-link), Spiceworks (http://community.spiceworks.com/networking/d-link) and the D-Link Blog (http://businessblog.us.dlink.com/).

D-Link 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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Saudi Arabian Airlines Unveils Deal with Panasonic Avionics

Partnership announced today at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2016

HAMBURG, Germany, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Saudi Arabian Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation's (Panasonic)
innovative eXO system for its fleet of 30 Airbus A320 aircraft on order.

    At the 2016 Aircraft Interiors Expo, the carrier confirmed its commitment to
Panasonic's latest generation full HD inflight entertainment experience with the first
aircraft due to be delivered in November 2016.

    eXO is Panasonic's innovative overhead solution available today with Panasonic's new
12-inch 1080p retractable overhead monitors, near audio-on-demand and wireless support for
passenger device streaming and interaction with the IFE System. It is designed for maximum
flexibility and supports a wide variety of AVOD configurations including overhead video,
wireless IFE, full AVOD and hybrid, cabin class-specific systems. 

    Paul Margis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation,
says: "Not all IFEC systems are created equal. Our unrelenting focus on our customer's
unique needs ensures that eXO delivers unmatched flexibility at a very competitive price
point.  Even for an overhead system, the right technology can make a huge difference in
how passengers experience an airline. With eXO, Saudi Arabian Airlines benefits from the
ultimate combination of efficiency, performance and reliability to create a premium
entertainment experience throughout the aircraft."

    eXO delivers the ability to mix and match cabin configurations based on an aircraft's
mission profile, the airline's brand strategy, and the desired class configurations. It
uses the same backbone as other X Series systems, enabling Saudi Arabian Airlines to
launch a hybrid installation with audio/video-on-demand in the premium cabin and overhead
video in the economy cabin.

    Business Class passengers will enjoy individual 13.3-inch Elite full HD monitors and
Video Touch Screen Handsets with a broad choice of on-demand content available through
Panasonic's IFE system. The screens are designed with enough processing power to display
the content of both today and tomorrow, as well as the resource-heavy applications that
will be introduced over the coming years.

    Economy Class passengers will enjoy entertainment on large full HD retractable
overhead screens that provide a home theatre experience throughout the cabin.

    Director General of SAUDIA Eng. Saleh Aljasser said, "We needed a solution that was
incredibly flexible and delivered a true HD cinema experience. The ability to configure a
unique entertainment experience in each cabin class is what made eXO an easy decision for
our airline. Our guests can now look forward to a unique entertainment experience in every
class."

    For more information on Panasonic's eXO solution, visit the company's website at
http://panasonic.aero/InflightSystems/XSeries/eXO.aspx

    About Panasonic Avionics Corporation 

    Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of inflight
entertainment and communication systems. The company's best-in-class solutions, supported
by professional maintenance services, fully integrate with the cabin enabling its
customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment
choices, resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions, reduced
time-to-market and lower overall costs.

    Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California with over
4,100 employees and operations in 80 locations worldwide, it serves over 300 customers
worldwide and provides IFEC systems on over 8,000 aircraft. For additional information,
please visit http://www.panasonic.aero.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

CONTACT: Contact: Brian Bardwell, Corporate Communications Manager, Tel: +1-949-462-1742, Brian.Bardwell@panasonic.aero

MUV Interactive and Silicon Technology Announce the Launch of Smart Wearable, BIRD In Japan

HERZLIYA, Israel, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    MUV Interactive, a developer of innovative technologies for active human sensing, in
partnership with Silicon Technology, a leader in electronics distribution in Japan,
announced the launch of the wearable BIRD, an intuitive device worn on the tip of the
finger. BIRD transforms any surface into a multi-touch interface with 3D interactive
capabilities. BIRD communicates with the user's computing devices, enabling rich
interaction with anything from displayed content and smart home appliances to IOT devices
and drones. BIRD will be sold through Silicon Technology with partners including, SoftBank
Service & Commerce, Synnex Infotec, Ricoh Japan, CSE, Eizo-system, Gakuei System, and
Dospara later this year.

    BIRD is the first device to integrate the entire spectrum of interactive methods -
including touch, remote touch, gesture control, mouse functionality and hover - into a
single tiny wearable. This gives users the flexibility to interact with each type of
digital content in the most intuitive way.

    Silicon Technology recently held a press conference on March 24, 2016 for the launch
with many members of the press including, inter alia, PC Watch, Akiba PC Hotline, ASCII,
ITmeida and BCN as well as several channel partners, local corporations and academic
institutions. The press conference featured a live demo of Bird by creator and CEO Rami
Parham.

    "We are incredibly excited to see BIRD launch in the great country of Japan and to
work with MUV Interactive," said Daigoro Shihodo, CEO of Silicon Technology.  "Delivering
the most innovative solutions to our clients is our top priority and I am confident that
BIRD will take the corporates and educational markets by storm. We cannot wait to see how
the Japanese nation flies with BIRD!"

    "As country that loves high tech, innovation and great invention, Japan is absolutely
a natural choice for this exciting launch. We are confident that, along with the help of
our partners, BIRD will be a huge success and change the landscape of interaction and
cooperation with digital content within the education and corporate sectors in Japan,"
said Rami Parham, CEO of MUV Interactive.

    Masatoshi Morishita, General Manager of MUV Interactive, added: "Silicon Technology,
with its many terrific partners, is a great master distributor for MUV Interactive.
Together, we have the scale, infrastructure, reputation, experience and complementary high
technology portfolio to make BIRD a success in Japan. We are very happy that our partners
recognized the quality, effectiveness, novelty and design quality of our flagship product,
BIRD."

    About MUV Interactive 
Founded in 2011, MUV Interactive is an Israel-based developer of innovative technologies
for wearable interfaces. The company's first product, BIRD, is a wearable device that
transforms any surface into a multi-touch interface with 3D interactive capabilities.
MUV's multi-disciplinary development team includes industry veterans from Intel, N-trig,
Broadcom, Flextronics, Microsoft, IBM, the IDF Intelligence Corp and Technion-Israel
Institute of Technology. The company has been named a "Cool Vendor in Human-Machine
Interface" by Gartner, received 2 prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2015 Awards for Technology
Innovation in Human Machine Interface and New Product Innovation in the Wearable
Interfaces Industry and a "2015 Top 100 Europe Winner" by Red Herring. MUV is venture
backed, and has raised $4.5M and has three patents pending in fifteen countries, including
the U.S.

    To learn more about BIRD, visit http://www.muvinteractive.com.

            Media contact: 
        Daniel Star 
        VP Business Development 
        Dani@muvinteractive.com 
        Tel: +972-722-20-20-42 

     

MUV Interactive

LUMIX GX85 - High Image Quality and High Performance Packed in a Compact Body

Capture Life on the Move

NEWARK, N.J., April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic is proud to introduce a new Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera, the LUMIX DMC-GX85 (GX85) for camera enthusiasts or anyone looking for an alternative to bulky DSLRs, that delivers lighter, more intelligent, uncompromising results. Nearly half the size of most DSLRs, the GX85 delivers impressive large sensor performance in the most compact camera system ever designed by Panasonic LUMIX. Thanks to the elimination of the low pass filter, its fine detail resolving power is boosted nearly 10% over previous 16-Megapixel sensors.

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The LUMIX GX85 incorporates a new 5-axis Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for more effective suppression of blur. Combining an O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) and a B.I.S.(Body Image Stabilizer, 5-axis), the 5-axis Dual I.S. compensates for a larger range of movement than ever before. Users can enjoy blur-free photo/video shooting from wide to tele, even in low light situations.

The 16.0-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without a Low Pass filter and the new Venus Engine combine to achieve crisp, high resolution images in detail with high contrast, impressive color reproduction. The LUMIX GX85 adopts a new electromagnetic drive in the shutter unit. The shock caused by the movement of shutter diaphragm is dramatically reduced and the shutter sound is also minimized. The Contrast AF System features DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology and excels in both speed and accuracy by exchanging the digital signal between the camera and the lens at max. 240 fps, resulting in ultra-fast auto focusing of approx. 0.07 sec*. A variety of extensive AF functions including Face/Eye Detection AF, Pinpoint AF, One-shot AF and advanced Low Light AF enhance usability to comply with wide-ranging shooting situations.

The GX85 integrates a LVF (Live View Finder) with 2764K-dot equivalent high resolution and approx.100% color reproduction*. This 16:9 Wide Screen LVF boasts approx.1.39x / 0.7x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification and 100% field of view. The new 3.0-inch large, approx.1040K-dot high resolution static-type touch monitor with approx. 100% of field of view tilts up by 80-degrees and down by 45-degrees which enables shooting at either high or low angle even easier.

For even more creative photography, the LUMIX GX85 integrates the new L.Monochrome mode in Photo Style that offers impressive monochrome capture with rich gradation comparable to that of B/W film. Focus Bracket and Aperture Bracket are also new additions to conventional Exposure Bracket and WB Brackets that allow users to choose the best shot later. Thanks to its Wi-Fi® connectivity, users can connect the camera to their smartphone / tablet to expand the flexibility in shooting/storing/sharing images.

1. 4K capability bringing the evolution in videography/photography - 4K video and 4K PHOTO
Taking advantage of the high speed signal readout capability of the sensor and high speed signal processing, the LUMIX GX85 is capable of recording 4K video. Despite its high performance, it boasts superior energy efficiency and the size is kept compact for high mobility. The LUMIX GX85 records stunningly smooth, high-resolution 4K video in 3840 x 2160 at 30p or 24p in addition to the full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p (60 Hz) videos with practical full-time AF.

Thanks to this 4K technology, users can enjoy 4K PHOTO which users can capture the fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps by extracting the most appealing frame. Three exclusive modes are available to choose from depending on the situation; 4K Burst, 4K Burst (Start/Stop) and 4K Pre-burst. All these function in 4K PHOTO enable saving pictures in 8-megapixel equivalent high resolution.

The LUMIX GX85 comes with the Post Focus function that enables users to select an in-focus area even after shooting. You can get multiple shots with different focus points with a single shutter release to choose from. It is helpful in situations such as macro shooting where severe focusing is required or for changing expressions by changing focused subject. This function has been developed by combining the DFD (Depth From Defocus) auto focus technology that enables measuring the distance to the subject and the 4K technology.  Operation is quite simple and easy - just shoot an image in a Post Focus mode and touch on the point where you want to set focus while playing it back.

In addition, the LUMIX GX85 incorporates the Light Composition function as a new option of 4K PHOTO mode. The camera synthesizes the images by choosing and saving a brighter pixel. This makes it possible to produce a more luxurious, dramatic image of situations such as fireworks or night scenery in camera with ease.

The LUMIX GX85 also enables 4K Live Cropping in video that yields stable panning or zooming while video recording. In panning shots, you can just set the viewing angle to start and end to get smooth panning imagery without using special equipment such as a slider. When zooming, you can set the after-zoomed viewing angle first, so that the subject can fit perfectly in the frame. Thanks to the digital operation, the imagery of zooming is smooth because it does not physically move the zoom lens.

* About motion picture recording / 4K Photo recording

- Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures.

- Use a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)" when recording motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K] or [4K PHOTO].

(SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.)

- Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4GB with [MP4] in [FHD] [HD] [VGA].

- MP4 motion pictures with [MP4] in [4K]:

- When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.

- When using an SDXC memory card: You can record a motion picture in a single file.

- When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording is performed, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.

** For [4K] video output, use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and that is described as"4K compatible".

2. New 5-Axis Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) to be free of blur
The LUMIX GX85 incorporates the new 5-axis Dual I.S.(Image Stabilizer) for more effective suppression of blur. Combining an O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) and a B.I.S.(Body Image Stabilizer, 5-axis), the 5-axis Dual I.S. compensates for larger movement which was conventionally uncontrollable, making it possible to use 4-step slower shutter speed*1. By making the most of both O.I.S and B.I.S., it is highly beneficial not only in wide angle but also in telephoto and in the adverse situations such as at nighttime or with one-hand shooting.

The 5-axis Dual I.S. works in both photo and motion picture recording including 4K video. Panasonic LUMIX G DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) Cameras offer a wide variety of digital interchangeable lenses and most of them will comply with this 5-axis dual I.S. in LUMIX GX85*2 and the B.I.S. compensates for the camera movement even when a lens without O.I.S. is used.

*1 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=32mm (35mm film camera equivalent f=64mm), when H-FS12032 is used.]

*2 Firmware update is required for some lenses.

3.The high image quality with real-to-life detail and impressive color reproduction
The LUMIX GX85 lets users shoot vibrant, true-to-life high quality images with excellent resolution, high contrast and impressive color reproduction. Removing the Low Pass Filter, the limiting resolution is improved by approx.10%* while detecting high frequency components to suppress generation of moiré by the Venus Engine, is designed for the GX85.The Venus Engine reproduces vibrant, impressive color such as clear sky by dividing hue, saturation, and luminosity, and finely adjusts them separately. Taking advantage of this fine tuning capability, LUMIX GX85 enables users to choose a preset of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction as they choose according to the shooting subject in Photo Style. Notably, L Monochrome is a new option added to the Photo Style, making it possible to shoot impressive monochrome photo with deep black and rich gradation like that of B/W film.

The combination of the Digital Live MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine achieves clear image rendering with minimum noise even in low-lit situations and at max. ISO 25,600.

The LUMIX GX85 adopts an electromagnetic drive in the shutter unit. The shock caused by the movement of shutter diaphragm is dramatically reduced by approx.90% in comparison with a conventional spring-powered shutter units.

4. High speed response and practical AF/MF options
The Contrast AF in the GX85 achieves even higher speed and higher precision focusing with digital signal communication at max. 240 fps. Furthermore, the DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology*1 calculates the distance to the subject by evaluating 2 images with different sharpness level while consulting the data of optical characteristics of the current lens. As a result, the GX85 achieves ultra-high speed AF of approx.0.07 sec*2 and high speed burst shooting at 8 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC) to capture fast moving subject in-focus.

The Low Light AF makes it possible to set focus on the subject more precisely even without AF assist lamp in extremely low-lit situations to -4EV, which is as dark as moonlight. Plus, the GX85 integrates Starlight AF which allows users to shoot a star in the sky at night with auto focus. This can be achieved by accurate calculation of contrast value in a smaller AF zone.

A total of 49 focus detection areas offers more flexible composition together with Custom Multi AF mode in which users can freely select the blocks to focus out of the 49 in the focusing area. In addition to the conventional Face Recognition AF, the GX85 incorporates Face / Eye Detection AF which automatically sets focus right on the eye of human face. With the Pinpoint AF, users can magnify the target area to set precise focus.

*1 Contrast AF with DFD Technology works only with Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses.

*2 In AFS, at wide-end with H-FS14140 (CIPA).

5. Intuitive control for operational comfort
The GX85 integrates a LVF (Live View Finder) with 2764K-dot equivalent high resolution and approx.100% color reproduction*. This 16:9 Wide Screen LVF boasts approx.1.39x / 0.7x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification and 100% field of view. It comes with the Eye Sensor and the Eye Sensor AF and starts auto focusing by just looking into the LVF not to miss the shooting opportunity.

The 3.0-inch large, approx.1040K-dot high resolution static-type touch monitor has approx. 100% of field of view. It tilts up by 80-degrees and down by 45-degrees which enables shooting in either high or low angle even easier.

To further enhance the controllability, the GX85 comes with thick, solid grip for stable holding even in one hand. The front/rear dual dial system enables direct setting - for example, users can adjust white balance with a front dial and set ISO with a rear dial while choosing the shutter speed or seeing the noise effect, which is helpful in complex lighting situations.

6. Other Features

    --  Exposure / WB / Focus / Aperture Bracket NEW
In the LUMIX GX85, Focus Bracket and Aperture Bracket are new additions to conventional Exposure Bracket and WB Brackets for users to choose the best shot later. In Focus Bracket, max.999 images can be shot with different focus points. The Aperture Bracket lets users have multiple shots with a different depth of field.

    --  Creative Control in P/A/S/M Mode
The GX85 integrates a variety of artistic functions that adds fun to digital photography. The popular Creative Control mode features a total of 22 filter options. The effect parameter of each mode is also adjustable. Now it is possible to apply one of these filters even in P/A/S/M mode. Users can combine a favorable setting and filter to make specific effect.. Also the GX85 is capable of taking pictures "with" and "without" filter effect simultaneously, so that users can compare them and choose later.

    --  Easy Wireless Connectivity via Wi-Fi® with Smartphones
The LUMIX GX85 integrates Wi-Fi® connectivity (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) to offer more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation. Once connecting the camera and smartphone/tablet installing Panasonic's dedicated application software Panasonic Image App for iOS / Android, users can shoot / browse / share images remotely.

    --  RAW data development in Camera
    --  AC/USB Power Charging
    --  Silent Mode
    --  Multiple Exposure
    --  Time Lapse Shot / Stop Motion Animation
Optional Accessories
The new compact, lightweight External Flash DMW-FL200L (GN20) is available. The DMW-FL200L offers 90-degree vertical bounce lighting and it can also be used as LED light when video recording. It also features wireless shooting capability.

The LUMIX GX85 will be available at http://www.shop.panasonic.com  and valued channel partners at the end of May for $799.99 in both silver and black versions with a 12-32 kit lens.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screens, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. To learn more about our products, visit panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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Appvion Launches Coated High-Speed Inkjet Paper

APPLETON, Wis., April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Appvion, Inc. has added Appvion Triumph((TM)) Coated Ultra Brite-Matte High-Speed Inkjet Paper to the high-speed inkjet offerings of its specialty papers line.

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Triumph Coated Ultra Brite-Matte High-Speed Inkjet Paper delivers superior quality and productivity for the newest generation of sheet-fed inkjet presses that use pigment aqueous inks. The paper's consistent quality, high brightness (96), and opacity (98) ensure dramatic color, excellent image contrast and less show-through. Plus, Triumph's quick-dry surface is exceptionally smear resistance. Commercial, publishing and in-plant printers will find Triumph Coated Ultra Brite High-Speed Inkjet Paper an ideal choice for high-color commercial, direct mail, book and transpromotional applications.

Appvion Triumph Coated Ultra Brite-Matte Inkjet Paper is available in 7pt (160 GSM, 278 PPI) matte finish sheets. The paper's pure-white color offers optimal smoothness and formation that delivers superb color outcomes, uniform print density, sharp lines and even solids, as well as exceptional runnability and hassle-free performance in post-printing equipment. This new Triumph product is certified on the sheet-fed Canon Océ VarioPrint i300 printer, so it's user-ready for current and new installations.

"We engineered Triumph Coated Ultra Brite-Matte Inkjet Paper to take advantage of the superior capabilities of pigment-based inks," said Ethan Haas, Appvion's vice president and general manager of carbonless and specialty papers. "This new product will deliver outstanding print and image quality for high-color coverage applications. Equally important, we make all our inkjet paper in the U.S.A. and will maintain easy access to our full range of inventory, with low minimums and short lead times. So customers can expect quick response to orders and fast deliveries from us, which can help them lower their inventory costs," Haas added.

Appvion Triumph Coated Ultra Brite-Matte Inkjet Paper is available to merchants and printers through Appvion's nationwide network of strategically located distribution centers. The paper is acid free, elemental chlorine free (ECF), and manufactured under ISO 14001:2004-certified environmental management systems. An FSC(®) Certified (FSC-C003368) version is available.

Appvion's design team will work with customers to develop products with custom colors or basis weights. Appvion also offers customers field technical support for product testing. And Triumph Coated High-Speed Inkjet papers are covered by Appvion's 100% satisfaction guarantee.

About Appvion
Appvion creates product solutions through its development and use of coating formulations and applications. The company produces thermal, carbonless, security, inkjet, digital specialty, and colored papers. Appvion, headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, has manufacturing operations in Wisconsin, Ohio and Pennsylvania, employs approximately 1,400 people and is 100 percent employee-owned. For more information, visit http://www.appvion.com.

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Piggyback by Cimorelli launches Indiegogo campaign - Brings sharing of music via earbuds without sharing earbuds

Piggyback enables discreet social sharing of your music and conversations, easily and conveniently.

Nashville, TN, April 4, 2016 /CNW/ - Piggyback by Cimorelli-- Piggyback is the line of audio accessories made for social music sharing. Piggyback earbuds have a built in Y-splitter at the base of the jack that enables users to quickly and easily share music and conversations. Launching on Indiegogo on April 11(th) and seeking $15,000 USD in funding, Piggyback is seeking backers to fund production and retail endeavours.

Piggyback by Cimorelli earbuds have an inline microphone and remote controls. The benefit of Piggyback is that any user can control the functions while connected. For example, if three people are connected to Piggyback any user can control the mic and audio controls. That cannot be done with a traditional Y Splitter that's found in many dollar stores and retail outlets.

The thing that many people don't know, sharing earbuds is inconvenient and unsanitary and can lead to a nasty bacterial infection.

"With the Y splitter, we found that it was inconvenient for people to carry around. Personally, I kept losing these on my trips and these cheap Y splitters took a toll on volume and audio quality. So I was wondering, "there has to be a better way." That's when I came up with the idea for Piggyback with a built in splitter that doesn't sacrifice audio quality or volume. The nice thing with Piggyback is you can link 5 Piggybacks together (for example) without harming the audio quality or volume. The same cannot be said from a cheap dollar store Y splitter. Also they do not allow you to share a conversation. You could hear one, but if you spoke, no one would hear you. Also, with Piggyback, everyone connected can operate the controls. Anyone can answer a call, play or pause the music or even skip a song. Everybody's controls work. Nobody else uses that level of control," said Andrew Barron, CEO at Piggyback.

Features of Piggyback by Cimorelli:

    --  Built in Y splitter that allows anyone to plug into Piggyback with no
        loss of audio quality or volume.
    --  In line microphone and remote controls that can be controlled by any
        user.
    --  10 mm drivers
    --  Impedance: 16 ±15%
    --  Frequency response: 20Hz - 20,000 Hz
    --  Sensitivity: 103 dB±3dB
    --  Plug type: 3.5mm stereo
    --  Cable length: 1.2m
    --  Microphone sensitivity: -42dB±3dB (microphone has no volume control,
        just play/pause, skip, and answer/hangup).
    --  Earplug material: Silicone
    --  Earlap material: Plastic (anti-scratch polycarbonate).
    --  Cable material: TPE / flat cable

Teenagers are an example of one audience that are constantly sharing earbuds with friends, family and even complete strangers and as such, there's a strong need for Piggyback in today's market, where people are always connected to their mobile device.

Piggyback has partnered with YouTube sensation "Cimorelli" a group of six singing sisters that perform covers and original songs and has close to 4 million YouTube subscribers and over 1 billion total video views. Cimorelli is a very well known name in today's pop culture. Cimorelli is currently launching their debut album, "Up At Night" available for pre-order on PledgeMusic.com.

Piggyback by Cimorelli Availability

Piggyback by Cimorelli is available on Indiegogo April 11th at an early bird rate of $22.00. We have different perks available on our Indiegogo campaign as well as an assortment of different colors including white and two surprise stretch goal additions. Pre-order Piggyback April 11, 2016 via Indiegogo at

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/piggyback-share-earbuds-without-sharing-earbuds/coming_soon

Founded in 2015, Box Outside Solutions is the maker of Piggyback. We will soon offer a wide range of products and services designed to make life easier.

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LeEco Day, The Super Offers Carnival Returns on April 7th and 8th

NEW DELHI, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Super Offer 1: Get up to 90% off on Exchange of Your Current Phone, for a Le 1s
Superphone

    - Super Offer 2: Cashback of 5% on All Debit and Credit Cards 

    Now here is a great reason to mark your calendars for April 7th and 8th, the much
awaited LeEco Day is making a grand comeback on Flipkart with irresistible,
hard-to-pass-up offers and benefits. Spurred by the unprecedented success of the
last LeEco Day bonanza, the upcoming one extends the fabulous exchange and cashback
offers. Consumers now get up to 90% off on their favourite Le 1s Superphone by exchanging
their old smartphone, provided it is in working condition and up to 60% off for
the premium big and bold Le Max. This means that on April 7th and 8th, 2016, the special
Le Eco Day's, consumers can avail close to 90% off on the Le Superphones. Plus, consumers
can avail the benefit of 5% cashback on all credit and debit cards.

    LeEco Day v2.0 is packed with extraordinary offers this time as LeEco rewards
consumers for their continued support to the brand and celebrates its success in
India. The excitement does not end here. Watch out for more surprises in the following
days as LeEco woos consumers with great benefits in what is planned as one of the largest
shopping carnivals organized by a smartphone brand in conjunction with Flipkart.

    LeEco's Le 1s' stunning design, best-in-class technology, compelling features and
first-of-its-kind content integration; all of these make Le 1s a leader in its segment,
hands down. Apart from unique high-end features like a metal unibody, USB Type-C connector
and bezel-less screen; Le 1s also promises smooth multi-tasking as the Le 1s is powered
with an advanced hardware chipset processor, the Mediatek Helio X10 with internal storage
of 32GB. The phone is also bundled with 3GB of RAM, offering great multi-tasking
capabilities.

    Buyers of the Le Superphones can expect a content ecosystem to be uploaded into its
android-based EUI system in the 2nd quarter of this year since the company has already
signed contracts with Eros and Yupp TV. The company has inked a deal with Eros Now for
Video-on-demand (VOD) and with YuppTV for TV content streaming.

    The company's after-sales policies are also best-in-class with 555 service centers at
prime locations across the country, besides providing 24*7 toll free services and other
value-added services.

    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 disruptive innovation as the guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in myriad
businesses, spanning Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets and
large-screen applications to e-commerce, eco-agriculture and connected super-electric
cars. The company also has one of the world's largest content libraries which includes
movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which can be viewed on LeEco
devices like Superphones and Super TVs. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco
provides personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive
prices.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Shruti singh 
        shruti.singh@bm.com 
        +91-9654497747 
        Senior Associate, Genesis Burson-Marsteller 

     

LeEco

"Off the Charts" Mobile Game Introduces Players to Exciting, Fast-paced World of Stock Trading Using Real Prices From Major Markets

NEWTON, Mass., April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Stock markets are about to get a lot less confusing, thanks to a new mobile game from app development studio Appidemix LLC. With the launch of "Off the Charts," Appidemix will introduce the world to a powerful new tool for learning how markets work - and how to apply that knowledge toward earning money. The app is available now for all Apple devices; for more information, visit http://offthechartsgame.com/coming-soon-countdown/.

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"Stock trading offers an opportunity to protect and build wealth that too few people take advantage of," explains Appidemix CEO Max Goldberg. "'Off the Charts' is a safe way to learn about buying and selling stocks that's appropriate for all ages and skill levels. We want everyone to have a good time, or course, but also to learn something important in the process."

"Off the Charts" starts players off with a set amount of virtual money. Players can then buy or sell stocks of any publicly traded company - all based on real-time market prices from the NYSE and NASDAQ.

Appidemix has integrated a social aspect into the design of "Off the Charts." Players can join a league to compete with anyone in the world. Alternatively, players can create their own league and invite friends for some good-natured competition. Climbing up or down league rankings all comes down to trading performance. The highest-ranking players in every league earn a seat on the "Board of Directors," which gives power to make certain decisions affecting the league.

"Off the Charts" incorporates all the best design practices as part of ensuring a rewarding user experience. The user interface is clean and intuitive, and the game's functionality takes advantage of everything the iOS platform has to offer.

For Goldberg and Appidemix Co-founder Nick McCarthy, "Off the Charts" represents their most ambitious project yet. Last year, they created "Spin the Circle" and "Collider." Although still in high school, Goldberg and McCarthy have already displayed tremendous entrepreneurial spirit. The mobile gaming industry should take note of what Appidemix does next.

To that end, the Appidemix team has more games in the pipeline, each one building on the fun, educational philosophy behind "Off the Charts." The company's vision is to create an entire portfolio of mobile apps and games that enrich people's lives and simplify complex tasks.

About Appidemix LLC

Founded in January 2016 by high school students Max Goldberg and Nick McCarthy, Appidemix develops mobiles games with an educational purpose.

Contact:
Max Goldberg, CEO
617-448-3422
Email

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Zebra Technologies' 3600 Ultra-Rugged Series Delivers Unstoppable Performance in Toughest Conditions

We Pack Logistics benefits from device's durability, long-range scanning performance for maximum productivity

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/-- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in solutions and services that provide real-time visibility into organizations' assets, people and transactions, today announced its 3600 Ultra-Rugged series of scanners. They are purpose-built to exceed industry standards for durability, scan performance and manageability in demanding industrial environments such as warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing shop floors and do-it-yourself (DIY) retail stores.

We Pack Logistics, a division of 129-year-old Harrison, Walker & Harper, is a growing third- party logistics, packaging and supply chain management firm that relies on the 3600 Ultra-Rugged series to help boost workforce efficiencies and maximize productivity in its warehouses.

KEY FACTS                                                                         

    --  1D and 2D versions of the 3600 series are available with corded and
        cordless options for fast, accurate performance in picking, packing,
        shipping, receiving, work in progress (WIP), inventory tracking, track
        and trace, cross docking and point of sale (POS) applications.
    --  Built to perform in extreme conditions, the ultra-rugged scanner series
        offers the industry's highest drop, tumble and sealing specifications in
        its class and is the industry's first IP67-rated scanner capable of
        enduring complete water immersion for up to 30 minutes.
    --  Zebra's 3600 series offers industry-leading scan performance on 1D and
        2D bar codes - whether it is a high-density bar code, displayed on the
        screen of a mobile phone, under heavy shrinkwrap or printed on paper and
        damaged or dirty.
    --  Available with Zebra's PowerPrecision+ smart battery technology which
        offers a first-in-its-class charge gauge for visibility into battery
        power, users can monitor battery age and ability to hold a charge -
        ensuring only healthy batteries are used.
    --  Zebra OneCare support services maximize the availability and
        productivity of the 3600 series and include 24/7 technical support,
        comprehensive coverage, advance replacement, software updates and
        optional visibility services.
SUPPORTING QUOTES

Brian Hoog, CIO, We Pack Logistics

"To provide our customers with the best technology supply chain services, we run a state-of-the-art warehouse management system in all of our facilities across the country and equip our warehouse employees with quality scanners from Zebra. The new 3600 series is incredibly durable and offers precision scanning which allows our warehouse team to scan quickly and from a distance which is critical for productivity."

Bill Burns, senior vice president, Enterprise Visibility and Mobility, Zebra
"Warehouse and manufacturing environments can provide some of the toughest conditions for scanning, and we designed our ultra-rugged 3600 series scanners with this in mind. Whether they're dropped on concrete floors, used in rainy conditions or even operating in a freezer, these scanners which are 23 percent more durable than any other scanner in its class will continue to perform and provide the unstoppable scanning performance necessary to achieve peak productivity throughout enterprise environments."

SUPPORTING RESOURCES

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About Zebra Technologies
Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) makes businesses as smart and connected as the world we live in. Zebra tracking and visibility solutions transform the physical to digital, creating the data streams enterprises need to simplify operations, know more about their businesses, and empower their mobile workforces. For more information, visit http://www.zebra.com.

Media Contact:
Bill Abelson

Zebra

+1-917-952-2551
bill.abelson@zebra.com

Industry Analyst Contact:
Caitlin DeRango

Zebra

+1-847-793-5896
cderango@zebra.com

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Mirch Entertainment Set to Launch Oye Captain, a Brand New Product in Fantasy Sports

GURGAON, India, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Mirch Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., the firm that currently owns and operates Thrill Poker,
has announced the launch of their new venture, Oye Captain, a fantasy sports
[http://www.oyecaptain.com ] platform where players can customise teams and compete with
each other in multiple leagues to win significant real cash prizes. Oye Captain will
launch with only cricket but expand to football and kabaddi over the next three months.

    "Oye Captain is for the quintessential sports enthusiast that lives in each of us.
It's a platform for the intelligent fans to put their skills to test in the electrifying
ambience of a live match. Our proposition is simple - put the team of your choice together,
and watch them win," says Aditya Oberoi, Founder and CEO of Oye Captain. "We've worked
very hard to make our product accessible on all platforms. We wanted to simplify fantasy
sports, make it something everyone can access, understand and play. In time, we will be
releasing a much more detail-oriented product for the more statistically inclined and
analytics driven players, but for now, simplicity is key."

    It is this easy-to-use approach that the team at Oye Captain also believes will appeal
to a wider audience and will be their USP. "Fantasy sports is growing globally at an
astronomical rate of 41%. So there is a sizeable market that is consuming the product
already," says Tanmay Sahay, CMO at Oye Captain. "What's exciting about fantasy sports
here in India is the diverse user base we can tap into. What makes Oye Captain different
is a simple, clean and intuitive user interface that is easy to understand and fun to use.
You can hand pick your own team, and watch it compete over a single match, or over an
entire series. As a diehard cricket fan myself, I can think of no better way for sports
enthusiasts to get more involved with the sports they already love watching."

    Oye Captain has already struck a few strategic business collaborations with other big
players in the market that they believe is going to give them a competitive edge and
accelerate their growth. Over the next two months, Oye Captain hopes to cash in heavily on
the IPL buzz.

    About Mirch Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.  

    Mirch Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is one of India's fastest growing online gaming brands
already operating Thrill Poker [http://www.thrillpoker.com ], one of the foremost
providers of online poker to the Indian market.

       
         
        Media Contact 
        Tanmay Sahay 
        tanmay@oyecaptain.com 
        +91-9871134177 
        Chief Marketing Officer 
        Oye Captain 

     

Mirch Entertainment Pvt. Ltd

Watch Out for LeEco Day V2.0

NEW DELHI, April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Bigger-than-before Super Offers Carnival Makes a Comeback 

    After a successful first LeEco Day in February 2016, the global technology and
Internet conglomerate, is organizing the second LeEco Day on April 7th and 8th 2016. This
time, the LeEco Day carnival gets grander with more exciting benefits and offers up for
grabs for consumers - making it the biggest-ever smartphone shopping bonanza on Flipkart.

    LeEco Day has endeared itself to consumers having received overwhelming response,
irrefutable proof of the growing popularity of the company's ecosystem-based superphones
and signaling the significant impact on Indian consumers as it continues to consolidate
its presence. This offer carnival replicates the hugely-popular brand property that the
company owns globally. Planned as one of the largest shopping carnivals organized by a
smartphone brand in conjunction with Flipkart, the second LeEco Day too is expected to
garner enormous response from consumers similar to the first LeEco Day. For the upcoming
LeEco Day, flagship killer Le1s and the big and bold Le Max will be available on Flipkart
with exciting gifts and exchange offers.

    Globally, LeEco's online sales from its annual 'Fans Festival' topped CNY 1.7 billion
($270 million), making it one of China's largest e-commerce event. During its so-called
'Black 919' festival, the single-day sales of its flagship Le Superphone on LeMall.com set
a new record in both volume and revenue. It sold 572,000 Le Superphones and 355,000 Letv
Super TVs.

    Having created an industry milestone of 220,000 (2.2 lakhs) total orders received
within the shortest time of 31 seconds in the 3 flash sales and another incredible record
of 20,28,000 (20.2 lakhs) registrations received across the 3 flash sales, the Le1s'
numbers are proof of LeEco's unparalleled growth and momentum within a short period of the
launch and often referred to as the LeEco Phenomenon.

    Buyers of LeEco's Superphones can expect a content ecosystem to be uploaded into its
Android-based EUI system in the 2nd quarter of this year since the company has already
signed contracts with Eros and Yupp TV. Also noteworthy is the company's after-sales
policies. LeEco has put in place 555 service centers in prime locations in the country,
besides providing 24*7 toll free services, and other value-added services.

    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 disruptive innovation as the guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in myriad
businesses, spanning Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets and
large-screen applications to e-commerce, eco-agriculture and connected super-electric
cars. The company also has one of the world's largest content libraries which includes
movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which can be viewed on LeEco
devices like superphones and super TVs. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco
provides personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive
prices.

       
         
        Media Contact  
        Shruti Singh 
        shruti.singh@bm.com 
        +91-9654497747 
        Senior Associate 
        Genesis Burson - Marsteller 

     

LeEco

Canon Unveils 11 New Monochrome imageCLASS Models

Laser MFPs, Copiers and Printers Designed to Support the Varying Needs of Today's Work Environments

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Businesses of any size require dependable, print technology to help meet the demands of fast-paced work environments. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the Company has refreshed and expanded its imageCLASS lineup with 11 new high-performing, black-and-white laser models, including five single-function printers, four multi-function printers and two copiers. Leveraging the quality and reliability of the imageCLASS lineup, these new models are designed to maximize results for customers across various segments, all the way from personal users to enterprise business employees.

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"Whether an employee of a corporation, or an individual in a home office, users require intuitive devices that will work as hard as they do," said Toyotsugu Kuwamura, senior vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "This expansion of the imageCLASS portfolio offers professionals user-friendly devices that provide in-demand features for the fast-paced, modern workplace."

Designed for Personal and Small/Home Office
The compact imageCLASS LBP151dw printer provides a reliable desktop companion for home offices and environments where space is at a premium. This wireless printer has a very small operational footprint, and can be used with most Apple and Android phones and tablets by leveraging the Canon PRINT Business application, while Mopria Print Service and Google Cloud Print are also supported.*

According to IDC, approximately 75 percent of workers surveyed see as much value in printing from their smartphone or tablet as printing from a computer, while 15 percent say it actually provides greater value.(1) Via near field communication (NFC), the imageCLASS MF416dw multifunction printer (MFP) and imageCLASS D1550 copier enable users to conveniently "tap and print" from a nearby, compatible mobile device.** Equipped with a larger 3.5-inch LCD color touch screen display and intuitive user interface, these devices, as well as the new MF414dw MFP and D1520 copier, also feature wireless direct connection, allowing users to easily connect to mobile devices without the need for a router. Additionally, the new imageCLASS D1550 and D1520 copiers feature a legal-size platen glass, making them an excellent choice for small workgroups within legal firms and government offices.

Designed for Mid-Size Organizations and Enterprise Environments
The imageCLASS LBP251dw and imageCLASS 253dw models, best-suited for small and mid-size businesses, print up to 35 pages per minute, and feature wireless direct connection, with the imageCLASS LBP253dw also supporting NFC.

Mid-size and larger organizations require durable devices that not only achieve daily tasks, but are fully designed to support increased frequency and variety of use. The high-speed (at up to 58 and 65 pages-per-minute, respectively, the fastest Canon single-function printers in the U.S. to date), high-paper capacity (up to 3600 sheets) imageCLASS LBP351dn and LBP352dn models can be configured with up to four optional cassettes, intended to reduce the number of times users must replace paper, and provide increased flexibility for firms needing to print on media of various sizes. Both products leverage new large capacity toner cartridges that last for up to 11,000 pages for the standard version and up to 25,000 pages for the high-yield version, enabling customers to maximize their return on investment.

Mid-size and larger organizations can also benefit from the features provided by the imageCLASS MF419dw and MF515dw models, which allow users to print directly from mobile compatible devices, while the MF515dw is also the fastest monochrome imageCLASS MFP to date at speeds up to 42 pages per minute. The MF515dw leverages toner cartridges that last for up to 6,000 pages for the standard version, and up to 12,500 pages for the high-yield version, enabling customers to maximize their return on investment. Furthermore, the MF419dw and MF515dw models - as well as the LBP253dw, LBP351dn and LBP352dn printers - support uniFLOW output management software, enabling enterprises to effectively manage the equipment in mixed-fleet environments.

Availability
The imageCLASS D1550 and D1520 copiers, MF416dw and MF414dw multifunction printers, and LBP251dw and LBP151dw printers will be available through select retailers beginning in April at minimally advertised prices (MAP) of $599, $499, $499, $399, $299 and $169, respectively. The imageCLASS LBP352dn, LBP351dn, MF515dw, MF419dw and LBP253dw machines will be available starting in May through exclusive channel resellers.

For more information, visit http://www.usa.canon.com/imageCLASS.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.       
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), ranked third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. 

** Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

*You must sign up separately for your cloud account. Your cloud account is subject to the third-party cloud provider's terms and conditions. Neither Canon Inc. nor Canon U.S.A., Inc. represents or warrants any third party product, service or feature referenced hereunder.

**Wireless printing requires a working network with wireless 802.11b/g or 802.11n capability. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network clients.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.                             

Actual prices set by dealers, and may vary. Availability dates are subject to change without notice.

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DraftDay Gaming Group, Inc. Partners with Draftstars to Launch Australia's Premier Daily Fantasy Sports Site

NEW YORK, April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DraftDay Gaming Group, Inc., the award-winning daily fantasy sports platform, is proud to announce the launch of Draftstars, the premier Australian daily fantasy sports site.

Draftstars (draftstars.com.au), a recently announced joint venture between CrownBet and Fox Sports Australia, has launched the most advanced daily fantasy sports site in Australia, offering Australia's biggest fantasy sports prize pools.  Draftstars will also be the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Australian Football League (AFL), with exclusive access to match content not available to any other operator.

Draftstars is built on the DraftDay(TM) platform developed and supplied by DraftDay Gaming Group, Inc.  The DraftDay(TM) platform is recognized as the world's leading B2B daily fantasy software platform.  The exclusive partnership between DraftDay Gaming Group, Inc. and Draftstars in Australia is the first of many international opportunities that DraftDay has in development.

"DraftDay is excited to be partnering with Draftstars to launch the defining daily fantasy sports website in Australia," said DraftDay's CEO Rich Roberts.  "DraftDay's award-winning platform and B2B expertise will provide Draftstars with a market-leading daily fantasy sports technology platform, incorporating essential consumer-protection tools to enhance the player experience and increase brand loyalty."

Kicking off with AFL as the first sporting code on the Draftstars platform, other local and global sports, including the National Rugby League (NRL) and NBA, will be added in the coming months.

Draftstars Chief Executive Officer, Matt Sanders, said, "As Australians, we love our sport, we love to compete and we love to test our knowledge of sports against our mates.  Anyone who lives and breathes AFL will love Draftstars for the exciting and engaging digital sporting experience our platform will deliver.  Draftstars, built on the DraftDay(TM) platform, is a game-changing product, which offers Draftstars players a range of contests to suit everyone, from the sports fanatic to the beginner.

About DraftDay Gaming Group, Inc.

DraftDay Gaming Group, Inc. is the market leading and award-winning business-to-business daily fantasy sports platform provider.  Recently named Fantasy Supplier of the Year at the 2016 Gaming Intelligence Awards, DraftDay provides turnkey, white-label daily fantasy sports solutions to organizations looking for ways to further monetize their existing users using their established brands while protecting their valuable databases.  The DraftDay network has paid out over $40 million in prizes with consumer-protection and KYC tools that are second to none in the industry.

For more information, please visit http://www.draftdaygaming.com.

About Draftstars

Draftstars is Australia's biggest, most exciting daily fantasy platform for sport lovers who want to test their skill and knowledge.  Draftstars, a joint venture of CrownBet and Fox Sports, is the official daily fantasy partner of the AFL in the lead-up to Round One of the 2016 AFL Premiership Season.  With Draftstars, players can compete for massive guaranteed prize pools and a range of games to suit any player.  Draftstars is built on the DraftDay platform, which is recognized as the world's leading daily fantasy software. 

For more information, please visit http://www.draftstars.com.au.

Draft Day Gaming Group Contact:
Rich Roberts 
rich@draftday.com

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