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DJI Announces DJI Care Protection Plan

Offers peace of mind and enhanced repair services for DJI drone owners

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial vehicle technology, Tuesday announced DJI Care, a protection plan that provides customers with peace of mind and an enhanced after-sales experience.

New and existing DJI drone owners will have the option to purchase either a six-month or one-year DJI Care protection plan that will cover damage to their aircraft, gimbal or camera under normal use and pilot error, such as drops and crashes.

"Customer experience and after-sales service are important in building a brand and strengthening our relationship with customers," said Frank Wang, DJI Founder and CEO. "By introducing DJI Care, we want to provide our customers with peace of mind and a worry-free flight experience. This program will also encourage more people to explore aerial technology and learn about the fun and potential of flying our drones."

Under DJI Care, coverage will be provided to models including Phantom 3 Standard, Phantom 3 4K, Phantom 3 Advanced, Phantom 3 Professional and Inspire 1, version 2.0 with X3 gimbal camera. DJI Care can be bought together with the aircraft or bought separately, with coverage starting at the time of purchase. Each protection plan is bound to the aircraft and camera gimbal serial numbers and can be transferred in the case of a change of ownership of the entire aircraft, offering flexibility to customers.

    US Dollars
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    Aircraft Models        6-Month Plan         12-Month Plan         Coverage Amount Cap
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    Phantom 3 Professional              $189.00               $279.00                       $999.00
    ----------------------              -------               -------                       -------

    Phantom 3 Advanced                  $139.00               $199.00                       $799.00
    ------------------                  -------               -------                       -------

    Phantom 3 Standard                   $99.00               $129.00                       $499.00
    ------------------                   ------               -------                       -------

    Phantom 3 4K                        $139.00               $199.00                       $799.00
    ------------                        -------               -------                       -------

    Inspire 1 V2.0                      $499.00               $699.00                     $3,099.00
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DJI Care will provide repair credits that equal the total amount of the aircraft's retail price at the time of purchase. The plan does not limit the number of repairs and will expire once the contract term is completed or when all repair credits are used up. The standard product warranty that comes with all aircraft will continue to cover quality issues by the manufacturer.

DJI Care will initially be available to customers in the U.S., parts of Europe and in Mainland China.

For more information or to purchase DJI care, visit store.dji.com/service. Terms and conditions of the DJI Care Protection Plan can be found here: http://www.dji.com/support/djicare.

About DJI

DJI is a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative drone and camera technology for commercial and recreational use. DJI was founded and is run by people with a passion for remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight-control technology and camera stabilization. The company is dedicated to making aerial photography and filmmaking equipment and platforms more reliable and easier to use for creators and innovators around the world. DJI's global operations currently span North America, Europe and Asia, and its revolutionary products and solutions have been chosen by customers in over 100 countries; for applications in film, advertising, construction, fire fighting, farming, and many other industries.

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Mobile Money Goes Live in Iraq With 'Zain Cash'

BARCELONA, Spain, February 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    eServGlobal (LSE: ESG.L & ASX: ESV.AX) is pleased to announce the commercial launch of
mobile money services with Zain Iraq. The service was soft-launched in January and has
already attracted strong interest.

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    The service is called 'Zain Cash' and is offered by Iraq Wallet, which is an
authorised company from the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI). Through Zain Cash, customers can
have a mobile wallet linked to their SIM card, enabling customers to make financial
transactions easily and at any time (Cash-In/Cash-out, transfer money from one wallet to
another, recharge for prepaid account & bill payment for postpaid account).

    Scott Gegenheimer, CEO, Zain Group, said, "We are embracing the opportunity to launch
new services that improve the livelihoods of the communities we serve, and through
eServGlobal's solution, we will be able to offer life-enhancing mobile services and cement
our position as a market leader in the mobile-money arena across our region."

    John Conoley, Executive Chairman, eServGlobal, said, "We are proud to be working with
this innovative Operator Group as they roll out market-leading solutions across rapidly
evolving markets. We look forward to continued collaboration with the Zain Group to launch
mobile financial services across their operations."

    eServGlobal has a framework agreement with the Zain Group to provide end-to-end mobile
money and EVD (electronic voucher distribution for prepaid rechage) solutions across Zain
Group's operations.

    Mobile money, mobile financial services, mobile recharge and distribution are key
elements in the Zain Group strategy. Through innovative product design and marketing
strategies, Zain aims to maximise the benefit of mobile money, electronic recharge and
distribution, giving customers new alternatives to financial transactions and account
recharge. Zain Group coverage extends to more than 45.6 million customers spanning Kuwait,
Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan and Sudan. Notably, in several
of Zain's markets, over 90% of the population does not have access to banking facilities.

    Zain's mobile commerce services have a transformational effect on unbanked populations
as they open financial systems to formally excluded population segments. This kind of
change is crucial in emerging markets where financial inclusion is key to economic
development.

    eServGlobal is showcasing their mobile money solutions at the Mobile World Congress in
Barcelona, 22 - 25 February. eServGlobal will be hosting a live demonstration on its stand
located at Hall 7 Stand i61. 

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Atmel Extends 8-bit MCU Leadership; Launches Industry's Highest Performing 8-bit tinyAVRs with 1kB Flash

Ideal for Consumer, Industrial and Home Automation Markets, New 8-bit AVRs Deliver Industry's Smallest And Lowest Power 8-bit MCU Solution on the Market Today with Just 1kB Flash

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at Embedded World 2016, Atmel® Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a global leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, announced the world's highest performing, low power, 8-bit MCUs with 1kB Flash memory. The new ATtiny102/104 MCUs run up to 12MIPS and integrate features previously only available in larger more expensive MCUs, making them ideal for smaller applications including logic replacement and the latest cost-optimized applications in the consumer, industrial and home automation markets.

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The majority of today's 8-bit market growth is coming from applications that previously only required discrete components. With many of these new applications requiring simple intelligent functions including timing, motor control or on/off functionality, 8-bit MCUs are becoming an essential feature for the personal healthcare, small kitchen appliance and consumer markets. The ATtiny102/104 8-bit AVRs provide all the necessary features to help spur the growth in these applications with its small, cost-optimized low-pincount package with just 1kB of Flash memory. Integrated features include self-programming for firmware upgrades; non-volatile data storage; accurate internal oscillator to provide more reliable motor control; high-speed serial communication with USART; operating voltages ranging from 1.8V to 5.5V, 10-bit ADC with internal voltage references; and sleep currents at less than 100nA in power down mode with SRAM retention.

"Atmel has already sold more units of its 8-bit AVR core based MCUs than the 7.4 billion people on Earth," said Oyvind Strom, Sr. Director of MCUs, Atmel Corporation. "We continue to expand our AVR portfolio with the new ATtiny102/104 8-bit MCUs. These are the first two devices in our new AVR Tiny portfolio that are packed with features optimized for tiny, compact MCU systems such as LED lighting, fan control and other small applications."

Key Features for Atmel's 8-bit tinyAVR MCUs

    --  1kB Flash / 32bytes SRAM
    --  8- and 14-pin packages down to 2mm x 3mm in size
    --  Up to 12 MIPS at 12MHz
    --  Self-programmable Flash
    --  Accurate (±3%) Internal oscillator
    --  Multiple calibrated internal voltage references (1.1V, 2.2V, 4.3V)
    --  10-bytes Unique ID (serial number)
    --  USART
    --  10 bit ADC and analog comparator
    --  1.8V to 5.5V voltage range
    --  -40°C to +105°C  and -40°C to +125°C temperature ranges
Development Kits and Ecosystem

To accelerate the design process, Atmel offers a low-cost Xplained Nano evaluation kit available for only $4.44 USD in the Atmel Store. The new kit includes a board with an ATtiny104, embedded programmer, access to all I/O, one push button and one LED. The ATtiny102/104 are fully supported by Atmel's development ecosystem, including Atmel Studio 7, the integrated development environment (IDE) for developing and debugging Atmel | SMART Cortex-M and Atmel AVR MCU-based applications. Atmel Studio 7 gives designers a seamless and easy-to-use environment for coding, building, simulating, programming, and debugging applications for Atmel MCUs. With Atmel's broad portfolio of AVR products and easy-to-use development software, designers can bring their 8-bit MCU to market quickly. Additionally, designers have access to the company's embedded software, including the Atmel Software Framework and application notes, and the Atmel Gallery 'app' store.

Availability

The ATtiny 102/104 engineering samples are available today with mass production samples scheduled for May 2016.

More Information

Atmel tinyAVR MCUs: http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/avr/tinyavr.aspx

Atmel AVR Family: http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/avr/default.aspx

AVR Freaks: http://www.avrfreaks.net

Atmel YouTube Channel: http://www.atmel.com/youtube

Embedded Design Blog: blog.atmel.com

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

LinkedIn: http://www.atmel.com/linkedin

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

About Atmel

Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with intelligent and connected solutions focused on the industrial, automotive, consumer, communications and computing markets.

©2016 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contact:
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Qualcomm and Ericsson collaborate on 5G to enable timely commercial roll out

-- Companies extend their 4G collaboration to 5G technology development and early interoperability testing; aim to support trials and commercial network launches tracking 5G standardization --

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced their collaboration on 5G technology development, early interoperability testing and coordination on select initiatives with leading mobile operators. The companies will engage in early trials and verification of key 5G technology components to support the technical work required for 3GPP standardization in Release 15, which is expected to be completed in 2018. In order to enable standards-compliant 5G infrastructure and devices to be available shortly after the completion of Release 15, the companies are also driving interoperability in alignment with 3GPP to enable rapid adoption of new 5G standards.

With decades of experience shaping the evolution of mobile technologies including 3G and 4G LTE, Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson are working on 5G research and development, standardization, interoperability testing and trials in cooperation with leading operators around the world.

This collaboration will further  the goal of completing the first release of 3GPP 5G standards on time by supporting 3GPP with data from joint trials and will enable the two companies to perform early interoperability testing based on the evolving draft standard. Operators will be able to better understand the capabilities of 5G by trialing interoperable prototypes provided by the two companies with the intent of hastening the rollout of standards-compliant, commercial 5G infrastructure and devices. 

In parallel with 5G development, Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson will continue leading advancements in 4G with 3GPP LTE Advanced Pro, pioneering new technologies such as LTE in unlicensed spectrum (including LTE-U, Licensed-Assisted Access and MulteFire((TM))), LTE IoT (including eMTC and NB-IOT) and advanced antenna techniques that bring many of the capabilities and use cases envisioned for 5G into today's LTE networks. The recent successful testing of Gigabit-class LTE with a major operator is an example of how collaboration in 3GPP LTE Advanced Pro will pave the path to envisioning 5G use cases and user experiences.

"As we did in both 3G and 4G, we are excited about collaborating with leading operators and industry stakeholders such as Ericsson in the development of a unified, more capable 5G platform" said Matt Grob, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Now that the vision and interest for 5G are well established, it is time to focus on the technical and engineering work required to support operator trials and commercial network launches."

"With many operators accelerating the 5G timelines, it is important for leading members in the ecosystem to work together to advance standards-based solutions that benefit consumers and society. Ericsson has a longstanding history of technical collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies and we look forward to continuing this as the companies lead the way towards 5G," said Ulf Ewaldsson, chief technical officer at Ericsson.

About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm Contacts:mailto:qip-pr@qualcomm.com
Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-651-8290
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

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Announcing LeEco Day: A Never-before Rs. 8 Crore Shopping Bonanza

NEW DELHI, February 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Exciting Offers and Benefits up for Grabs on Flipkart  

    LeEco, the multinational technology and Internet conglomerate, which witnessed
unprecedented success in its recent three flash sales earlier this month, has now
announces the launch of its global brand property LeEco Day in India on the e-commerce
platform - Flipkart. This bigger-than-big shopping bonanza with Rs. 8 crore worth of
prizes and exciting offers to be held on February 25th (Thursday), has been planned as an
expression of gratitude to LeEco's growing number of customers and loyal fan base in
India. This is also undeniably a grand celebration of LeEco's incredible start in India.

    LeEco Day in India will replicate 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, LeEco Day is expected to garner massive response,
pointing to the growing strength of the company's ecosystem-based Superphones and
signaling the potentially massive impact on Indian consumers as it continues to
consolidate its presence.

    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.

    Noted LeEco's Atul Jain, COO Smart Electronics Business, "We are humbled by the
consumers' response to our Superphones in the flash sales. We recognize that there is a
huge pent-up demand for our flagship killer - Le 1s and the super premium Le Max, which
has been the prime motivator for us to come up with this LeEco Day. We are confident that
this innovative shopping carnival will witness unprecedented popularity among consumers."

    Starting LeEco Day, flagship killer Le 1s will be available on Flipkart without
consumers having to go through the registration process. 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 Le 1s' numbers are proof of LeEco's
unparalleled growth and momentum within just a month of 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.

    Offer# 1 - Upgrade from your old smartphone to the highly coveted LeEco Superphones  

    As part of the fabulous Rs. 8 crore LeEco Day Shopping Bonanza scheduled on February
25th on e-commerce platform, Flipkart, the Internet technology conglomerate announced an
attractive, hard-to-pass-up exchange offer. The first in a series of benefits and offers
that would be a part of the highly-anticipated LeEco Day Shopping Bonanza, this offer
gives consumers a chance to exchange their old smartphone, provided it is in working
condition and get upto 50% off on both Le 1s Superphone the flagship killer and big and
bold Le Max.

    And this is just the beginning, watch out for more irresistible offers in the
following days for LeEco Day, which is planned as one of the largest shopping carnivals
organized by a smartphone brand in conjunction with Flipkart. This is expected to garner
massive response, pointing to the growing strength of the company's ecosystem-based
Superphones and signalling the potentially massive impact on Indian consumers as it
continues to consolidate its presence.

    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 nearly 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 innovation, LeEco
provides personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive
prices.

       
         
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        Shruti.singh@bm.com 
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        Senior Associate 
        Genesis Burson-Marsteller

         

     

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Ricoh Imaging introduces its smallest, most rugged, go-anywhere WG-series camera

New Ricoh WG-M2 camera with an ultra-wide angle lens makes it easy to capture all of life's adventures in stunning 4K Ultra-HD video

DENVER, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the Ricoh WG-M2, a compact, shockproof and fully waterproof action camera with an ultra-wide 204-degree lens that captures stunningly sharp 4K Ultra-HD video. Approximately 40 percent smaller and more lightweight than previous models in Ricoh's acclaimed WG series, the new WG-M2 allows you to capture a bigger world of adventure, whether diving the depths of the ocean, carving up the slopes, forging a trail through the wilderness, or enjoying an afternoon at a playground with the family.

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The Ricoh WG-M2 boasts additional new features designed to ensure outstanding performance in extreme conditions, as well as to make the camera easier to use. In addition to being waterproof to an impressive depth of 65 feet, shock-resistant against a fall from 6.5 feet, and able to operate in temperatures as low as -10°C, the new WG-M2 now offers video-orientation, a new feature that ensures video is recorded upright if the camera is mounted sideways or even upside down. For remote control and image/video transfer, the WG-M2 is controllable via Wi-Fi with a smartphone or tablet using the free Ricoh ImageSync app.

"This camera is simply best in class, both in terms of image quality and ease of use," said Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. "The WG-M2 is one of the smallest and lightest cameras in the market. It's more than an action camera.  The WG-M2 is compact and durable; with a large color LCD to frame and enjoy top-quality images and 4K Ultra-HD video.  It also comes with a host of features that make the camera extremely easy to use, which is critical when you're capturing life."

The WG-M2 is equipped with large control buttons that make it easy and intuitive to operate. A new start-stop control mechanism vibrates to confirm when recording is started or stopped, ensuring that important moments are never missed, and a large, 1.5-inch color LCD monitor makes it possible to view the action during recording or to playback video on the go.

The WG-M2's 4K sensor captures gorgeous, 4K Ultra-HD video at 30fps, as well as full 1080p HD up to 60fps and 720p HD video up to 120fps, as well as capturing still images up to 8MP. The camera is equipped with seven Video Effect modes that add distinctive visual effects, plus an array of simple video-editing functions that make it easy to edit videos in-camera.

Ricoh offers a wide array of mounts and other accessories that allow the camera to be readily mounted on helmets, handlebars and more for use during sports and outdoor activities. Included in the accessory offerings are a brand new case O-CC163 and silicone protective skin O-CC1631, specifically designed for the WG-M2.

| Pricing and Availability |

The Ricoh WG-M2 camera will be available late April 2016 at http://www.ricohimaging.com and retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $299.95.

| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions.

The company now known as Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation was originally founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Today, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning line of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment as well as Ricoh's offering of stylish and compact digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of features.

For further information, please visit http://www.ricohimaging.com

© 2016 Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. All rights reserved. All referenced product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.

For More Information, Contact:
Stephannie Depa
Breakaway Communications for Ricoh
(415) 358-2485
sdepa@breakawaycom.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Enjoy high-resolution 4K movie recording
The WG-M2 captures video in flawless 4K-resolution movies at 30fps, or in Full HD (1080) at 60fps, or HD (720) at 120fps.  Since it records at a high bit rate of up to 100 Mbps, it preserves all the motion, color, and sharpness of the original event.

Ultra-Wide Angle 204° Video Capture
Capture a sweeping view of the landscape, capture video in a confined location, and express the thrill of speed with the amazing 204° ultra-wide angle capture capability of the WG-M2.

Adventure-Proof Specifications Designed to hold up in the harshest environments
While the WG-M2 features the ultimate performance of 4K Video and 204° Video Capture, it's also capable of doing it in almost any environment in the world. Waterproof to a depth of up to 65 feet, shock proof for drops of up to 6.5 feet, and freeze-proof down to 14° F, the WG-M2 is outfitted to capture video and still images in extreme conditions.

Video Effect Modes
New Image Effect modes can add a touch of artistry or drama to any scene. Users can choose from "Bright", "Natural", "Monochrome", "Shading", "Bleach Bypass", "Bold Monochrome" and "High Contrast" modes during movie shooting. For still image, "Bright", "Natural" and "Monochrome" settings are available.

Housing-Free Design
In the field or underwater, the WG-M2's housing-free design makes it easy to view the LCD monitor and simplifies mode setting and image composition. Large, easy-access buttons make controls more accessible when wearing gloves or in tight spots, and clear, high stereo audio quality is recorded from the built-in mic as a result of the housing-free design.

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoot, view, and share movies from a distance with the WG-M2's built in Wi-Fi capability. By installing the dedicated ImageSync application, the WG-M2 can be operated remotely, and captured movies and images can be transferred to your tablet or smartphone device after shooting, where they can be uploaded to social media or shared with friends and family.

Movie SR (Shake Reduction)
For recording blur-free movies, the WG-M2 features Shake Reduction in narrow mode. This feature facilitates smooth, clear video when, for example, the trail is bumpy and rough.

Start/Stop Vibrating Confirmation
When capturing action and adventure, it's always good to make sure that your video is recording when you expect it to. With vibrating start/stop confirmation, the camera gives tactile feedback via a simple vibration when pressing the start/stop record button, confirming start/stop video recording when the camera is mounted in positions where the LCD confirmation is not visible.

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Orange and MediaTek Announce Collaboration to Speed Adoption of Cellular Connectivity for Connected Objects

Collaboration removes end-user subscription barriers and eases professional object makers' development and operational efforts

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek and Orange today announced a new collaboration to market IoT tailored offerings embedding ready-to-use cellular connectivity to address the growing industrial demand for connected objects. The agreement will address professional developers and manufacturers of IoT devices including consumer electronics products.

The 'IoT Booster Programme' aims to market a family of MediaTek chipsets with an Orange SIM Card or integrated with the Orange SIM Card in partner's modules. The offering will include the price of connectivity structured for IoT needs. This ready-to-use IoT offer allows professional developers to accelerate deployment of their connected objects onto the cellular network by removing the need to seek out complex arrangements for chipset and connectivity separately. The IoT Booster Programme is suitable for any large scale industrials looking to simplify their connectivity, as well as for start-ups seeking "out of the box" IoT connectivity for their product line. Cellular connectivity of these chipsets are designed for longevity, with up to 5 years included at a fixed price.

This collaboration by MediaTek and Orange aims to help electronic manufacturers easily bring more connected objects to market. The programme is expected to be enriched progressively with value added services such as geo-location, device management, data management and other IoT innovative features.

Connected objects using this new offer will operate seamlessly across the Orange network and all of its roaming partners in more than 200 countries. Professional developers and object makers can now design and produce - at a large scale - low power, miniaturized and cost effective devices able to connect indoor or outdoor without post-sale subscription efforts.

"This initiative removes a major hurdle for wider adoption of everywhere connected objects. Now cellular connected devices can be instantly activated like any other connectivity technology, and used practically on a global scale," said JC Hsu, MediaTek's Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the IoT business unit.  "This partnership gives our customers access to the high quality of Orange services, its vast networks and roaming agreements and a ready-made go-to-market path for cellular connected devices"

"We want to accelerate the ecosystem and unleash the potential of IoT to connect a myriad of devices," said Yves Maitre, Executive VP for Connected Objects and Partnerships, Orange. "Our collaboration with MediaTek will combine our network and connectivity with MediaTek chipset expertise to make it easier for our customers to install cellular connectivity into their product line using an off-the-shelf bundle, all for one fixed price."

About Orange
Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with sales of 40 billion euros in 2015 and 156,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2015, including 97,000 employees in France. Present in 28 countries, the Group has a total customer base of 263 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2015, including 201 million mobile customers and 18 million fixed broadband customers. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies, under the brand Orange Business Services. In March 2015, the Group presented its new strategic plan "Essentials2020" which places customer experience at the heart of its strategy with the aim of allowing them to benefit fully from the digital universe and the power of its new generation networks.

Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol ORAN). For more information on the internet and on your mobile: http://www.orange.com, http://www.orange-business.com, http://www.livetv.orange.com or to follow us on Twitter: @orangegrouppr.

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.

About MediaTek
Since 1997, MediaTek has been a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, wireless networking, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. Our tightly-integrated, innovative chip designs help manufacturers optimize supply chains, reduce the development time of new products, and extend a competitive edge in crowded markets. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is also building a developer hub that will support device creation, application development, and services for the Internet of Things era. By building technologies that help connect individuals to the world around them, MediaTek is enabling people to expand their horizons and more easily achieve their goals. We believe anyone can achieve something amazing. And we believe they can do it every single day. We call this idea Everyday Genius and it drives everything we do. Visit mediatek.com for more information.

MediaTek Labs was launched in September 2014 and continues to provide developers, makers and service providers with SDKs, HDKs and documentation, as well as technical and business support. To learn more about MediaTek Labs, visit http://labs.mediatek.com/.

MediaTek Press Office:
PR@mediatek.com

Kevin Keating, MediaTek
+1- 206-321-7295
10188 Telesis Ct #500, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

Joey Lee, MediaTek
+886 3-567-0766 # 31602
No. 1, Dusing 1st Rd., Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City 30078, Taiwan

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Marvell Showcases Industry's Comprehensive Solutions for Internet of Things, Wireless, Broadband and Smart Home at Mobile World Congress 2016

Marvell exhibits its expansive suite of Internet of Things (IoT), wireless and broadband solutions that power today's most advanced smart devices, appliances and services

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a world leader in storage, cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things, connectivity and multimedia semiconductor solutions, will showcase this week at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona, Spain its industry-leading, comprehensive suite of silicon and software platform solutions for IoT, wireless, broadband and Smart home ecosystems. As a leader in innovation and silicon design, Marvell will demonstrate its latest integrations with Google Weave and Brillo, as well as advancements in its Kinoma® suite of products, modular chip (MoChi(TM)) virtual system-on-chip (VSoC(TM)) and Andromeda Box(TM) platform. Demonstrations will take place at Marvell's booth, located in CC8 meeting room 8.23 in Hall 8.1.

"Marvell is committed to continuously delivering the most advanced technologies to power the Smart home, wearable market and industrial applications. Our latest partnerships and integrations showcased at Mobile World Congress position Marvell at the forefront of design and innovation for the next wave of connected devices," said Maya Strelar-Migotti, Senior Vice President of Smart Networked Devices and Solutions (SNDS) Business Group at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "We strive to engineer products that deliver smart, cost-effective solutions enabling a smarter world."

A complete demonstration of IoT and Wireless solutions will be showcased and will include:

    --  Marvell's EZ-Connect(TM) MW300/302 Wi-Fi microcontrollers, the
        industry's first MCU platform integrated with Google Weave, a
        communications platform for IoT devices that enables device setup,
        phone-to-device-to-cloud communication and user interaction from mobile
        devices and the Web as well as support for Apple HomeKit.
    --  Marvell's IAP140 quad-core ARM Cortex A53 application processor combined
        with Marvell's industry-leading wireless connectivity solutions
    --  Marvell's latest Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, technologies, including its
        Avastar® 88W8977 and 88W8997 28nm Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 low-power
        SoC, which are designed to deliver the ultimate solution in wireless
        connectivity, for a robust and uninterrupted consumer experience and
        advanced indoor location and navigation technologies using 802.11mc and
        BLE Angle of Arrival, standards based solutions
    --  Marvell's IAP-based Andromeda Box platform made for Brillo to accelerate
        the development of connected devices.
    --  Marvell's Andromeda Box gateway that features the ARMADA® 385 dual-core
        ARM Cortex A9 application processor with integrated SATA, Wi-Fi,
        Bluetooth 802.15.4 and 2.5GbE uplink to cloud services, ideally suited
        for IoT gateway solutions.
    --  Marvell's Kinoma Element, the smallest JavaScript-powered embedded
        prototyping platform; and Kinoma Create, the full-featured, scriptable
        development kit
    --  Cutting-edge carrier-grade connectivity built for service providers from
        4x4 Wi-Fi to G.hn for gigabit networking over powerline, coax and phone
        line.
    --  Marvell's newest products based on its revolutionary MoChi architecture,
        including the ARMADA 3700 SoC and G.hn Wave-2 networking technology.
        Marvell's MoChi architecture provides customers the ability to easily
        and seamlessly connect to other Marvell MoChi modules to create a VSoC,
        enabling lower system cost, simpler board design and faster
        time-to-market.
    --  LTE thin-modem technology for mobile broadband, telematics and M2M
        applications.
Marvell at Mobile World Congress 
Marvell's latest technologies will be showcased at Mobile World Congress 2016, being held Feb. 22 -Feb. 25, 2016, at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. To see demonstrations and learn more, show attendees and media can visit the Marvell booth, located in the Hall 8.1 in CC8 meeting room 8.23.

About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From storage to cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity and multimedia, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, personal and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience. For more information, please visit http://www.Marvell.com.

Marvell, the M logo, Avastar and Kinoma are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Andromeda Box, Marvell EZ-Connect, Marvell VSoC are trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others

For Further Information Contact:

Sue Kim 

Director, Corporate Communications & PR 

408.222.1942
suekim@marvell.com

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Virtual Reality Visionary Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs Selected To Join Mobile World Congress 'Entertainment Showcase'

On Latest Stop in Global Campaign to Be Elected The World's First "President of VR" Debuts "I AM MY AVATAR" Campaign Music Video

Honoring Late 'Motorhead' Founder Lemmy Kilmister on the Heels of Emotional Grammy© Awards Tribute

LOS ANGELES and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionary entrepreneur Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs has been selected to represent the rapidly expanding Virtual Reality (VR) industry as the voice of 'all things' VR, as a speaker on the highly anticipated 'Entertainment Showcase' conference panel of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the leading industry conference for mobile technology and related industries.  The conference panel takes place on the GSMA Mobile World Showcase stage, on Tuesday, February 23, from 1 PM - 2 PM (CET)/12 PM - 1 PM (GMT), in Barcelona, Spain.  A cyber-celebrity and global VR visionary, NEVERDIE Jacobs' participation on the panel will accompany a headlining appearance at the MWC's companion Gamelab Mobile confab where he will lead the industry-leading group's discussion on 'games skills as currency' in the emerging VR world.  The panel joins a slate of appearances with top technology executives which is the most recent stop on a global press tour to promote his campaign to become the first-ever 'President of Virtual Reality."  (#voteNEVERDIE)

Mobile World Congress will also serve as the debut of "I AM MY AVATAR," NEVERDIE's first campaign video.   Dedicated to longtime friend 'Motorhead' frontman Lemmy Kilmister and released just days after the music legend's highly-touted Grammy(©) Awards tribute, the rock-and-roll, message-filled music video features Paul Inder Kilmister, son of the famed rocker, who is a NEVERDIE supporter.

See the Debut Video:  https://vimeo.com/jonneverdiejacobs/voteneverdie

"The President of Virtual Reality will be more influential than the newly elected President of the United States," states Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs, while pledging to create over one billion jobs in the position's first four year term.   "In the next eight years, VR has the staggering potential to create massive global job opportunities, to counter job losses resulting from breakneck advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotics."

Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs' President of Virtual Reality campaign platform was born by the need to maximize the rapidly changing behavior of consumers as they evolve from passive consumers of entertainment and media into a much more active role -- creating, curating and interacting with content.  Everything ranging from television, music, politics to sports all blur boundaries between physical and digital (virtual) experiences, NEVERDIE's experience in the virtual world will enable him and a cabinet of advisers to help millions maximize the potential of this transition. 

About Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs - In 2008 Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs' 'Asteroid Club NEVERDIE' entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the Most Valuable Virtual item.  Continuing virtual world success lead NEVERDIE to create NEVERDIE Studios - bringing pop culture to Virtual Reality by developing VR experiences for some of entertainments' greatest icons including King Kong, Michael Jackson and Lemmy.

In 2015 NEVERDIE launched a campaign to become the first President of Virtual Reality in a quest to champion a future where everyone will have the chance to make a living and fulfill their dreams in VR.

The Election for the President of Virtual Reality is organized by 'Mindark' the developer of 'Entropia universe' (the leading virtual reality universe that has a REAL cash economy). 

After the first Virtual Reality President is elected in March, Entropia Universe will become the first Virtual Reality platform and MMO to become self-governed by its user base.   Mindark, the developer of the Entropia Universe will act as a Congress to provide checks and balances while the players will vote upon key issues that will affect their worlds and investments.

Mindark invites everyone over the age of 14 to claim their Virtual Reality citizenship and register to vote in the upcoming historic election for the first President.   The elected official will work with an initial operating budget, promote strategic alliances between the VR government and real world groups/institutions.   

Please visit http://www.presidentofvirtualreality.com.  Polls will close on March 27, 2016.

As part of this landmark new initiative - hardware and software developers, publishers and creators are encouraged to join the Virtual Reality Coalition in support of the creation of the Avatar Bill of Rights as a means to galvanize the VR community. 

For more information, to register and vote in this monumental election, please visit: http://www.voteneverdie.com.

Jon NEVERDIE has partnered with 'Talenthouse,' the world's leading open source creative platform, to invite artists to submit visual assets that can be shared through NEVERDIE Studios' social channels, promoting the "Vote NEVERDIE" campaign.  For more information, please visit: https://www.talenthouse.com/i/create-visual-art-for-neverdie-studios.

Media Contacts:
Wendy Zaas / Karina St. Jean
Rogers & Cowan
310.854.8148 / 310.854.8112
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Orange and MediaTek Announce Collaboration to Speed Adoption of Cellular Connectivity for Connected Objects

Collaboration removes end-user subscription barriers and eases professional object makers' development and operational efforts

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek and Orange today announced a new collaboration to market IoT tailored offerings embedding ready-to-use cellular connectivity to address the growing industrial demand for connected objects. The agreement will address professional developers and manufacturers of IoT devices including consumer electronics products.

The 'IoT Booster Programme' aims to market a family of MediaTek chipsets with an Orange SIM Card or integrated with the Orange SIM Card in partner's modules. The offering will include the price of connectivity structured for IoT needs. This ready-to-use IoT offer allows professional developers to accelerate deployment of their connected objects onto the cellular network by removing the need to seek out complex arrangements for chipset and connectivity separately. The IoT Booster Programme is suitable for any large scale industrials looking to simplify their connectivity, as well as for start-ups seeking "out of the box" IoT connectivity for their product line. Cellular connectivity of these chipsets are designed for longevity, with up to 5 years included at a fixed price.

This collaboration by MediaTek and Orange aims to help electronic manufacturers easily bring more connected objects to market. The programme is expected to be enriched progressively with value added services such as geo-location, device management, data management and other IoT innovative features.

Connected objects using this new offer will operate seamlessly across the Orange network and all of its roaming partners in more than 200 countries. Professional developers and object makers can now design and produce - at a large scale - low power, miniaturized and cost effective devices able to connect indoor or outdoor without post-sale subscription efforts.

"This initiative removes a major hurdle for wider adoption of everywhere connected objects. Now cellular connected devices can be instantly activated like any other connectivity technology, and used practically on a global scale," said JC Hsu, MediaTek's Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the IoT business unit.  "This partnership gives our customers access to the high quality of Orange services, its vast networks and roaming agreements and a ready-made go-to-market path for cellular connected devices"

"We want to accelerate the ecosystem and unleash the potential of IoT to connect a myriad of devices," said Yves Maitre, Executive VP for Connected Objects and Partnerships, Orange. "Our collaboration with MediaTek will combine our network and connectivity with MediaTek chipset expertise to make it easier for our customers to install cellular connectivity into their product line using an off-the-shelf bundle, all for one fixed price."

About Orange
Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with sales of 40 billion euros in 2015 and 156,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2015, including 97,000 employees in France. Present in 28 countries, the Group has a total customer base of 263 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2015, including 201 million mobile customers and 18 million fixed broadband customers. Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies, under the brand Orange Business Services. In March 2015, the Group presented its new strategic plan "Essentials2020" which places customer experience at the heart of its strategy with the aim of allowing them to benefit fully from the digital universe and the power of its new generation networks.

Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol ORAN). For more information on the internet and on your mobile: http://www.orange.com, http://www.orange-business.com, http://www.livetv.orange.com or to follow us on Twitter: @orangegrouppr.

Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.

About MediaTek
Since 1997, MediaTek has been a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, wireless networking, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. Our tightly-integrated, innovative chip designs help manufacturers optimize supply chains, reduce the development time of new products, and extend a competitive edge in crowded markets. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is also building a developer hub that will support device creation, application development, and services for the Internet of Things era. By building technologies that help connect individuals to the world around them, MediaTek is enabling people to expand their horizons and more easily achieve their goals. We believe anyone can achieve something amazing. And we believe they can do it every single day. We call this idea Everyday Genius and it drives everything we do. Visit mediatek.com for more information.

MediaTek Labs was launched in September 2014 and continues to provide developers, makers and service providers with SDKs, HDKs and documentation, as well as technical and business support. To learn more about MediaTek Labs, visit http://labs.mediatek.com/.

MediaTek Press Office:
PR@mediatek.com

Kevin Keating, MediaTek
+1- 206-321-7295
10188 Telesis Ct #500, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

Joey Lee, MediaTek
+886 3-567-0766 # 31602
No. 1, Dusing 1st Rd., Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City 30078, Taiwan

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

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

IBM MobileFirst for iOS app to transform customer experience at Etisalat Misr

Leading Egyptian telecom taps IBM to digitize its technical support process

CAIRO and ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Etisalat Misr, a subsidiary of Emirati Etisalat Group and one of the leading mobile providers in Egypt, selected the IBM MobileFirst for iOS Expert Tech app to transform how its remote site support technicians deliver services to customers.

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Etisalat Misr provides a full range of voice and data services to its subscribers in Egypt, including telecom services to Egypt's largest enterprises. Etisalat Misr employs support technicians, who travel to its store locations, assisting customers with mobile products, including troubleshooting network and hardware issues and facilitating sales. The company is opening new store locations to support its growing subscriber base, raising the need to optimize how remote technical staff address in-store technical obstacles that impact the overall experience of Etisalat Misr customers. With IBM MobileFirst for iOS Expert Tech app for iPad, the telecom will enable support technicians to instantly connect to expertise and relevant data with an intuitive mobile experience, resulting in increased productivity and improved business services.

"As we continuously work to enhance our customer experience, we wanted a technology partner who could support us over the next phase of our hyper growth," said Khalid AlMansouri, CIO at Etisalat Misr.

Using Expert Tech on iPad, Etisalat Misr technicians will receive assigned work orders with analytics-based insight into priority jobs to better prepare for store visits. And technicians can easily retrieve and share contextual information to quickly identify and resolve customer technical issues. The app, made exclusively for iOS, provides mobile access to the latest equipment manuals, technical issues data, job history, location services for job route optimization as well as the ability to collaborate via video with other experts. Through this engaging app, customers can also submit feedback at the time of service, a survey process previously managed through mail.

"IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps will maximize how our field staff engages with customers in-store, empowering them to quickly and cost-effectively address technical issues and respond to customer needs," said Khalid AlKaf, Director of Operations & Infrastructure at Etisalat Misr.

Etisalat Misr anticipates the new apps will reduce service costs by 10-15 percent as well as enhance planning and problem resolution by 20 percent for its rapidly growing network of stores.

"Apple and IBM are elevating the performance of business professionals by combining IBM's industry expertise with Apple's renowned mobile user experience and product design," said Bob Fox, global telecommunications industry leader, IBM. "We see the transformative power of equipping professionals with the full expertise of their company to simplify work processes, lift performance levels and better serve customers."

IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps are delivered in a secure environment, and linked to core enterprise processes that leverage next-gen iOS technologies. The apps can be customized for any organization and easily deployed, managed and upgraded via cloud services from IBM specifically for iOS devices.

For more information regarding IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps and services please visit http://www.ibm.com/mobilefirst/us/en/mobilefirst-for-ios.html or http://www.apple.com/business/mobile-enterprise-apps/.

About Etisalat Misr:
For more information about Etisalat Misr, please visit: http://www.etisalat.eg/etisalat/portal/home_en?gclid=CKftiNHA6soCFQuNGwodofcCvQ.

Media Contact:

Marisa Conway
IBM External Relations
917-992-0280
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Variscite Debuts Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 System-on-Module to the Embedded Market at Only 57USD

TEL AVIV, Israel, February 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Measuring only 25mm x 43mm with long term longevity and highly integrated connectivity
options, the DART-SD410
[http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som/cortex-a53-krait/dart-sd410-qualcomm-snapdragon-410 ]
from Variscite [http://www.variscite.com ] is poised to become the
leading System-on-Module [http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som ] (SoM)
supporting the Qualcomm(R) SnapdragonTM 410 (APQ8016).

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    The DART-SD410 is based on Qualcomm(R)SnapdragonTM 410 (APQ8016) quad 1.2GHz ARM(R)
CortexTM-A53 alongside the AdrenoTM 2D/3D graphics accelerator. With 2GB LP-DDR3 and 16GB
eMMC, the DART-SD410 delivers impressive performance for Android, Linux and Windows 10
IoT. Optimized power consumption makes this miniature sized SoM ideal for portable and
battery operated applications.

    The DART-SD410's highly integrated connectivity and interfaces include 13MP and 8MP
dual camera inputs, Wi-Fi / BT, GPS, USB, A/V in/out and other commonly used serial
interfaces. Furthermore, the SoM supports -25 to 85degree(s)C industrial operating
temperatures, while offering a 10-year longevity commitment.

    Performing as the DART-SD410 carrier board, the VAR-SD410CustomBoard
[http://www.variscite.com/products/single-board-computers/var-sd410customboard ] completes
an attractive full reference kit
[http://www.variscite.com/products/evaluation-kits/dart-sd410-kits ], which can be
employed for customers' evaluation, development and end-product mass production.

    Key features of the DART-SD410 SoM include: 

       
         
        - Miniature size: 23mm x 43mm 
        - Qualcomm(R) SnapdragonTM 410 (APQ8016) quad 1.2GHz ARM(R) CortexTM-A53 in 64bit/32bit
         architecture 
        - 400MHz Qualcomm(R) Adreno(TM) 306 2D/3D Graphics accelerator 
        - Up to 2GB LP-DDR3 and 16GB eMMC 
        - 13MP and 8MP dual camera MIPI CSI inputs 
        - Full 1080p30 video encode / decode 
        -  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1/BLE 
        - Qualcomm(R) IZatTM Gen 8C location engine supporting GPS, Compass and
         Glonass/Galileo 
        - Display: 4 lane DSI; HDMI and LVDS via carrier 
        - USB2.0 OTG 
        - Audio In / Out 
        -  Up to 6 x SPI, 6 x I2C, 2 x UART, GPIOs 
        - SD/MMC, JTAG, backlight PWM 
        - GbE through USB bridge 
        - Industrial temperature -25 to 85 degree(s)C 
        - OS: Linux Yocto, Linux Ubuntu, Android, Windows 10 IoT 

     

    Availability and Pricing of the DART-410 System-on-Module:  

    The DART-SD410 SoM and development kits are available now. Price starts from 57USD for
1000pcs.

    About Variscite:  

    Variscite is a leading System on Modules (SoM) and Single-Board-Computer (SBC)
[http://www.variscite.com/products/single-board-computers ] design and manufacture
company. A trusted provider of development and production services for a variety of
embedded platforms, Variscite transforms clients' visions into successful products.

    Learn more about Variscite, visit http://www.variscite.com

    For more information email sales@variscite.com or call +972-9-9562910

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K Kit Launches Crowdfunding Campaign on Indiegogo in Preparation for Launch on U.S. Market

HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Konke Information Technology (Konke), a startup from Hangzhou, China, has launched its first overseas crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for K Kit, the smallest smart home system in the world, ahead of its imminent launch in the U.S. The landing of K Kit soon shoots into a boost among US market and reaches over $50,000 within 24 hours.

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The debut of K Kit has redefined the current smart home system market. K Kit fuses multi-functionality into unbelievable tiny modules. It allows people to control home appliances remotely by mobile app through a multifunctional hub and six modules with different functions. K Kit helps people enjoy the ultimate smart home experience.

Established on 2010, Konke has successfully built a good reputation by releasing a series of price-friendly smart sockets. In February 2014, the company's first generation of smart plugs landed on the biggest crowdfunding platform in Greater China and broke several records by raising RMB1.71 million (USD$265,000) in just a month. In April 2015, the crowdfunding project for the third generation of smart plugs raised over RMB21 million (USD$323,000) in sales from 348,000 contributors.

All Konke smart sockets include, but are not limited to, functions of timing & task delay and remote control, which meet the initial needs of consumers to easily control home appliances for a better living environment. Some specific functions such as Wifi enhancement and infrared studying also solve persistent modern lifestyle issues for many people.

Currently, the Konke team is working hard on creating an all-round smart home system with a series of products such as smart sockets, powerline adapters, intelligent humidifiers and more.

The new product, K Kit, provides easy access for the general public to run their home as they like without any renovations. The Temperature & Humidity sensor can give a 24-hour, real-time report of the indoor ecosystem and the modules allow customers to set various scenes according to different lifestyles, while enabling linkage control of home appliances through Infrared/Radio Frequency Remote Control.

For example, a user could decide that if the temperature exceeded 30°C (86°F), the A/C will be turned on by the Hub via Infrared Remote Control; if humidity is lower than 45% RH, the humidifier will turn on; if the humidity is higher than 60% RH, the humidifier will automatically turn off and the A/C will be adjusted to dehumidifying mode in order to avoid discomfort caused by excessive humidity.

K Kit also promptly reports any small changes in the house. All users need to do is plug in the modules and tap on the screen. As K Kit is not a fixed-function product, but a product that allows users to show their creativity and life attitude, the settings of the modules can be adjusted and customized for individual requirements.

"Konke is committed to product innovation and user experience enhancement," said Johnnie Lin, Konke co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer. "The world's fastest growing technology industry is in the U.S. where our future market will be. We are now positively cooperating with teams on a global scale and building a positive and professional team to provide the qualified localization and support that is essential to us now."

The idea of K Kit came from a smart home experience at a technology exhibition two years ago. The Konke team hopes to bring the ultimate smart home experience to every family, even those whose homes have been renovated already.

Two years of relentless hard work, dozens of prototypes and countless software iterations later, the Konke team has finally turned their dream into a reality. Based on the drive to improve the living environment of ordinary families and thorough research rooted in customer behavior, K Kit was created and was a delightful success in its first show across the Atlantic. The positive assessment from the US market has demonstrated people's yearning for a new intelligent life. It is expected that K Kit will continue its good trend on the crowdfunding campaign.

For more information on the Konke K Kit, visit http://igg.me/at/K-Kit/x/13188033 or https://youtu.be/X82wye0pq0c

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AccuWeather, The World's Preferred Source for Mobile Weather Content, Continues Significant Global Expansion

Audiences worldwide choose AccuWeather for exclusive breaking weather information and updates with Superior Accuracy to improve their lives.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --  AccuWeather Global Weather Center -- AccuWeather, the global leader in weather information and digital media, today announced that nearly two thirds of its growing digital population is based outside of the United States, reflecting its global leadership as the most trusted source for forecasts with Superior Accuracy(TM).  Responding to user demand, AccuWeather has expanded its established international presence, added languages and dialects across platforms, and launched break-through innovations worldwide. 

AccuWeather has recently expanded its international presence with multiple new offices and additional resources including India, South Korea, Japan, and China, in addition to expansion in the U.S. and Canada.  Chief International Strategy Officer Vincent McDonald oversees AccuWeather's rapid global expansion, building and further strengthening enterprise-wide partnerships in addition to guiding the company's international resources and presence to serve its growing worldwide audience.

AccuWeather has also signed a historic Joint Venture with the Chinese government's commercial weather arm to expand the availability of weather information and forecasting operations throughout China.  With the new JV, named Huafeng AccuWeather Meteorological Technology (Beijing) Company, Ltd., the company will advance, enhance, share, and distribute weather forecasts with AccuWeather's Superior Accuracy for China.  The Joint Venture is the only company sanctioned under the Meteorological Law of China to distribute a full and detailed set of official weather information and forecasts of the China Meteorological Administration and the unique forecasting techniques and Chinese patents of AccuWeather.  This makes AccuWeather the exclusive weather provider in China, providing more locations and unique forecasts never before available for China including MinuteCast® and longer-range forecast technology.  Forecasts are focused on distribution for any mobile platform including smart phones, connected cars, wearables, and other emerging platforms.  This will provide manufacturers of such devices the only appropriate selection for a weather partner in China and dovetail with AccuWeather solutions for the rest of the world. 

To further localize and personalize weather communications, AccuWeather has added unique global forecasting capabilities and increased its number of forecasting languages this past year.  AccuWeather provides weather forecasts in over 100 languages and dialects, gathering the best and most comprehensive weather data to deliver global forecasts with Superior Accuracy.  Forecasts are pinpointed for every location on Earth and extend further ahead than any other source.  With the most complete global real-time and historical data, most robust database of forecast models, most advanced forecast engine globally, and comprehensive validation results, AccuWeather is the most accurate weather company worldwide.  With over 50 years of experience, clients, partners, and users all over the world rely on the consistent, excellent service and the Superior Accuracy that AccuWeather exclusively provides.
AccuWeather will appear at 2016 Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 from February 22-25, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain.  A listing of AccuWeather partners present at MWC 2016 is available by request. 

Visit http://www.AccuWeather.com for additional information.

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AccuWeather

CONTACT: Justin Roberti, 814.235.8756, Roberti@AccuWeather.com, AccuWeather; Katie Seifert, 973.588.2235, KSeifert@CoynePR.com, Coyne Public Relations

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Philips to introduce next-generation monitoring solution enabled by wearable biosensors

- Solution to seamlessly connect wearable biosensor, clinical decision support software and services

- Medical-grade, wearable biosensor automatically and continuously measures heart rate, respiratory rate, skin temperature, single-lead ECG, posture and activity data for at-risk patients in low acuity settings in the hospital

- New biosensor-enabled solution to help caregivers detect early signs of patient deterioration and intervene early

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that it will introduce a next-generation monitoring solution for at-risk patients in low acuity hospital settings, such as the general ward. As an industry-first, the new medical-grade biosensor enabled solution demonstrates Philips' continuing commitment to better addressing clinicians' and patients' needs through monitoring.

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Unlike fitness trackers and consumer focused wearables, the new medical-grade, connected biosensor automatically and continuously measures clinically relevant vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, skin temperature and more. The biosensor then transmits the data it collects to a connected clinical decision support software application, where the software can be configured to promptly notify the appropriate caregiver or clinician when preset limits are exceeded.

"Driven by Philips' strong patient monitoring heritage, we are entering the emerging growth market of mobile health enabled solutions and services," said Carla Kriwet, CEO Patient Care and Monitoring Solutions at Philips. "We envision a future where patients enabled by connected health technologies will recover faster with fewer complications and greater peace of mind in the hospital and subsequently at home. We see the potential for connected sensing solutions and the value created by the rich and actionable data they generate to have a very positive impact on the chronically ill by helping to reduce associated costly adverse events, complications, unplanned transfers back to the ICU and longer lengths of hospitalization."   

Philips' creation of this solution began from conversations with providers looking for rapid co-creation models to address specific issues, such as helping at-risk patients in low acuity hospital areas through recovery and transition to home care. Philips plans to introduce a portfolio of integrated solutions which will connect to analytics tools and dashboards with the goal to give clinicians actionable insights to help improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and improve access to care.

Due to a growing aging population and a rising number of people with chronic diseases contributing to 86 percent of health care costs [1], healthcare stakeholders are seeking more cost-effective ways to monitor, diagnose and treat patients. While Philips' personal health programs will help consumers develop healthier habits for life and potentially prevent illness, Philips' connected health solutions for professional healthcare applications, including the wearable biosensor, are designed to help patients in low-acuity areas of the hospital transition home.

For more information on Philips' next-generation biosensor, visit booth #3416 at the 2016 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition taking place Feb. 29 - March 4 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV. For updates on Philips' presence at HIMSS, follow @PhilipsLiveFrom and visit http://www.philips.com/himss.

[1] Centers for Disease Control

For further information, please contact:

Steve Klink
Philips Group Communications
Tel.: +31 6 10888824
E-mail: steve.klink@philips.com

Ingrid Mitchell
Philips Patient Care and Monitoring Solutions
Mobile: +1 617-599-6624
Email: ingrid.e.mitchell@philips.com

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2015 sales of EUR 24.2 billion and employs approximately 104,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Fujitsu Launches its Most Secure 2 in 1 Device

BARCELONA, Spain and SYDNEY, February 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Fujitsu's most secure 2 in 1 device is launched today. The new STYLISTIC Q736 features
different types of security technologies including Fujitsu's unique PalmSecure
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palm vein biometric technology - which is more accurate, faster, easier and more
hygienic than other biometric authentication scanners.

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    The new 33.8 cm (13.3-inch) tablet - which also converts instantly into a classic
clamshell notebook through the connection of a dockable keyboard - enables security
authentication with biometrics or SmartCard technology, also including support for
contactless SmartCard via NFC (near-field communication) technology. Furthermore, the
STYLISTIC Q736 features encrypted drives and Intel's TPM, which provides secured storage
for security keys and passwords, further protecting against unauthorized access to
sensitive data.

    Fujitsu takes a no holds barred approach to providing outstandingly secure tablets. A
powerful combination of performance and security elements ensure that the Fujitsu
STYLISTIC Q736 is perfectly suited to vertical industries where it is equally important to
ensure that data already on the device is secured - for example, patient records in
healthcare, or bank account details in financial services - as well as ensuring only
secured access to the tablet itself.

    The new STYLISTIC Q736 also ensures that users - once quickly and securely
authenticated - can access corporate data from anywhere, anytime. The tablet features
enterprise grade connectivity including 4G / LTE communications and built-in GPS.

    Jörg Hartmann, Head of Category Management, EMEIA Product Business at Fujitsu says:
"Since human error is one of the most common security problems, we have taken a human
centric approach towards systematically eliminating any weak points. The new STYLISTIC
Q736 incorporates the very latest biometric and SmartCard security technologies that help
reduce the chance of simple, but potentially disastrous mistakes, such as someone leaving
their tablet unlocked in a public place."

    The STYLISTIC Q736 features up to the latest, 6th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 vPro
(TM) processors, and a high-resolution 33.8 cm (13.3-inch) IPS full-HD anti-glare dual
digitizer touchscreen display (1920 cross 1080 pixels). This big-screen tablet can be
combined with options such as a keyboard docking station providing additional interfaces
and a second battery option, as well as an expansion cradle.

    The STYLISTIC Q736 tablet weighs less than 1 kg, putting it among the lightest
terminals with an anti-glare, multi-touch display in this form factor. The embedded dual
digitizer also works with a digital pen. The STYLISTIC Q736 is available globally, from
March 2016. Pricing is according to region and specification.

    Read the full press release at:
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/about/resources/news/press-releases/index.html

    About Fujitsu: fujitsu.com.au [http://www.fujitsu.com/au ]

       
         
        Media contacts 
        Collin Duff-Tytler 
        Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand 
        Tel: +61-2-9113-9346 
        E-mail: collin.duff-tytler@au.fujitsu.com 

     

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Pradeo and DNP Launch New Solution for Mobile Apps Security at Mobile World Congress 2016

TOKYO and MONTPELLIER, France, February 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    While the market of mobile apps is booming, problems for companies with cyber security
are growing. How to manage Apps security on Smartphones, mobile devices and connected
objects? On which criteria do we decide if an App is safe or malicious? How do we know if
an App is respectful of your privacy and your personal/corporate data? And how do we
protect ourselves from cyber risks?

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    There are innovative businesses that support companies in their security. At the
Mobile World Congress 2016, Pradeo and DNP launch new security solution that integrate
Pradeo's AuditMyApps(TM) with DNP's CrackProof.

    More information http://pradeo.net/press/Press_release_DNP_Pradeo_20160219.pdf

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Industry's Smallest IO-Link® Transceiver Reduces Power Dissipation More Than 50%

Maxim Integrated's MAX14827 enables intelligent sensors with reduced maintenance and increased uptime with continuous diagnostics and monitoring.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial systems designers now have a robust IO-Link® dual-channel transceiver that dissipates the lowest heat in the smallest package with the MAX14827 from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM).

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    --  For more information about MAX14827, visit http://bit.ly/MAX14827.
    --  For information about Maxim's IO-Link solutions, visit
        http://bit.ly/IO-LinkTransceivers.
The Industry 4.0 revolution is enabling smarter factories to increase productivity and manufacturing flexibility. IO-Link sensors enable this revolution by bringing intelligence and control down to the factory floor. Sensors are getting smaller and need to deliver more functionality, while ensuring robust communications. Power is also critical because these sensors are small and it is difficult to dissipate heat. The MAX14827 dual-channel, 250mA transceiver meets these requirements, while also integrating high-voltage functions commonly found in industrial sensors, including drivers and regulators. It features two ultra-low power drivers with active reverse-polarity protection to reduce downtime.

For sensors that use a microcontroller, a SPI(TM) interface is available with extensive diagnostics. For IO-Link operation, a three-wire UART interface is provided, allowing interfacing to the microcontroller UART. Finally, a multiplexed UART/SPI option allows using one serial microcontroller interface for shared SPI and UART interfaces. The device includes on-board 3.3V and 5V linear regulators for low-noise analog/logic supply rails.

Key Advantages

    --  Lower on-resistance (RON): 2.5 Ohm R(on )(typical) saves more than 50%
        power dissipation
    --  Tiny WLP package: Saves 60% space
    --  Robust 65V Abs Max: Enables flexible TVS protection selection
    --  High integration and configurability: Reduces SKU's with selectable PP,
        NPN, PNP output
Commentary

    --  "The MAX14827 has the lowest drop voltage for a dual transceiver in the
        smallest package," said Tim Leung, Senior Business Manager at Maxim
        Integrated. "Maxim's commitment to IO-Link and working with our
        customers on designs that have passed surge and burst enables us to
        consistently deliver robust products for the industrial market."
Availability and Pricing

    --  Available in a WLP package (2.5mm x 2.5mm) or TQFN package (4mm x 4mm)
    --  Specified over the -40-degree Celsius to +125-degree Celsius temperature
        range
    --  Pricing starts at $3.35 (1000-up, FOB USA)
    --  An evaluation kit is also available: http://bit.ly/MAX14827EVKIT
embedded world 2016
View MAX14827 and other Maxim demos in Hall 1, Stand 370. At the embedded world Conference, Konrad Scheuer, Principal Member of Technical Staff at Maxim Integrated, will present "Industrial IoT Will Require Embedded Hardware Security" at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24 (Session 14). http://bit.ly/emb2016

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About Maxim Integrated
Maxim is bringing new levels of analog integration to automotive, cloud data center, mobile consumer, and industrial applications. We're making technology smaller, smarter, and more energy efficient, so that our customers can meet the demands of an integrated world. Learn more at http://www.maximintegrated.com.

    Contact:                   Tara Yingst

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Marvell Extends Leadership in Enabling Ultra-Broadband Access Networks with the Launch of VectorBoost Technology for G.now Platforms

Marvell's G.hn powered G.now platforms for multi-line MDU topologies unveil cloud-based solution for Elastic Capacity Provisioning to deliver faster than gigabit data rates

SANTA CLARA, Calif., and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a world leader in storage, cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity and multimedia semiconductor solutions, today unveiled its new cloud-based VectorBoost(TM) technology to complement its G.now(TM) platforms, offering Elastic Capacity Provisioning, increased peak capacity and virtualization of the Broadband Access Network. The new technology currently is available to Marvell's global customers.

G.now platforms are complete Broadband Access Systems based on ITU-T standard compliant Marvell's G.hn silicon. The platforms extend the ultra-broadband access from the fiber cabinet to users' homes, by taking advantage of the existing copper wiring infrastructure (Twisted Pair or Coaxial Cable) for the last mile to offer significant end-to-end cost savings to operators around the world. Using advanced algorithm for crosswalk mitigation, Marvell's ultra-broadband G.now platforms are designed for multiple telephone line MDU topologies.

The new VectorBoost technology improves the throughput of G.now lines by allocating network resources in real time according to the current needs of traffic, overcoming the throughput limit imposed by the lines' crosstalk and providing the users with much higher peak capacity just when they need it. The VectorBoost Compute Engine (VBCE) can run locally inside the GAM (multi-port G.hn Access Multiplexer) or in the cloud, leveraging additional computing power and ensuring scalability for high density deployments.

"With G.now platforms, copper wires transfer all the capacity of optical backbones directly to each home enabling much faster speeds. Copper is no longer a bottleneck for performance as is the case with legacy DSL," said Philip Poulidis, Vice President and General Manager, Internet of Things, Automotive and Multimedia Business Units at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "G.now is able to achieve significantly higher peak performance than any other copper-based broadband access technology, without the added cost, complexity and power of non-cloud-based solutions."

"KT has selected Marvell G.now to be the pioneer in enabling its GIGAwire technology," said Dr. Dongmyun Lee, Executive Vice President at KT's Institute of Convergence Technology. "Powered by G.hn silicon, G.now platforms have ensured a multivendor interoperable environment for KT deployments and now they raise the quality of our service to utmost values by providing increased Peak Capacity up to 1.5 Gbps thanks to the VectorBoost feature. VectorBoost automatically adjusts parameters of each line to match its instantaneous capacity to the traffic demands of each KT service user."

KT Corporation, the No. 1 wireline telco in Korea by market share with 20 million telephony subscribers, selected Marvell's G.now technology in 2014 to enhance broadband access in multi-dwelling unit buildings over KT's existing copper infrastructure. With over two years of commercial deployments in Korea, G.now technology has proven to be easier to deploy and offers superior performance with substantial CAPEX savings when compared to traditional FTTH alternatives.

Key Features of Marvell's VectorBoost Technology to complement its G.now Platforms Include:

Elastic Capacity Provisioning:

    --  Instantaneous Capacity adapts to real-time traffic usage
    --  Innovative tracking of channel parameters (HLOG, XLOG and QLN) enables
        real-time crosstalk management
    --  Discontinuous Operation reduces power consumption
Increased Peak Capacity:

    --  Crosstalk elimination increases Peak Capacity up to 1.5 Gbps
    --  Upstream capacity dynamically increased when needed
Virtualization of the Broadband Access Network:

    --  Supports Cloud-based Algorithms for Elastic Capacity Provisioning
    --  Enables instantaneous update of traffic management policies
    --  GAMs hardware remains simple and fit for RPF (Reversed Power Feeding)
Marvell's G.now technology with VectorBoost will be showcased at Mobile World Congress (MWC), Feb. 22-25, 2016, at Fira Gran Via Barcelona, CC8 Executive Meeting Room 8.23 in the Hall 8.1.

KT's GIGAWire Broadband Live Service will be showcased using Marvell's VectorBoost technology at Mobile World Congress in stand 3A11 and stand 3A5MR in Hall 3 in Barcelona City.

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma® software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From storage to Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience.

Marvell, Kinoma, G.now and VectorBoost are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.  Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. For more information, please visit http://www.Marvell.com.

    For Further Information Contact:

    Marvell Media Relations

    Sue Kim

    Director, Corporate Communications & PR

    408.222.1942

    suekim@marvell.com

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SuperD Announces the First 3D Livecast System at MWC 2016

A visual transformation is coming to live streaming, visit booth 6E11 to see it in person.

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/  -- Can you imagine chatting with someone online in 3D? Or watching a live football match or live concert in real-time 3D? This is about to be possible with SuperD's new technology--a mobile 3D Livecast System. SuperD's first glasses-free 3D live cast system is being demoed at MWCthrough cooperation between the SuperD, an award winning glasses-free 3D technology provider, and its partner.

This function will be applied through next generation mobile broadband technology to enable 3D data processing and transmission. Live 3D streaming will spread over mobile networks enabling users to watch live high-definition 3D images on tablets, smartphones or any other devices that implement the SuperD real-time 3D module. There is no need to wear glasses.

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A leading glasses-free 3D solution provider, SuperD has been dedicated to developing the 3D technology ecosystem for more than a decade. The founder, Ge Zhang, was recently quoted in China Daily, saying "With more high-quality 3D content...as well as the maturity of application technology and improvement in image processing, mobile devices with 3D technology will become a popular personal consumer electronic product." Combining SuperD's 3D technology and mobile network technology, it's possible to connect multiple smart devices for 3D live streaming.

SuperD's 3D products utilize eye tracking to enable a wide viewing angle. They also support simultaneous 2D/3D display with "3D Window" functionality, and are optimized for processing speed and efficiency utilizing a 3D imaging IC. Content is sent from connected device, and the camera tracks the position of user's eyes in relation to the device and re-renders the content in real-time to create a great 3D experience.

SuperD also recently launched 3D Box, a glasses-free 3D display accessory. In last August, SuperD and DreamWorks Animation announced a strategic partnership in the 3D industry. Michael Hsu, SuperD's CEO, announced that 3D BOX will get 3D film and entertainment resources from Hollywood as well as 3D games from developers worldwide. A winner of the 2015 Lumiere Award from the Advanced Imaging Society, 3D BOX is also expected to link to the 3D livecast network.

info@superd3d.com

Booth: 6E11
Event: 2016 Mobile World Congress

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SuperD

CONTACT: Bai Xue, +86-18603022675

Web Site: http://www.superd3d.com

Nfina Technologies Announces new 5 year Warranty

MOBILE, Ala., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nfina Technologies, Inc.(TM) announced today that all of its server, storage, and computing products will carry a five-year warranty from the date the product is shipped.  "Using best-in-class components, uncompromising quality control, and attention to detail in the manufacturing process assures both Nfina and our customers of a product they can depend on and a product that will last," said Warren Nicholson, President and CEO of Nfina Technologies.  "This gives us complete confidence in offering a five-year warranty on all of our products, including drives.  Most manufacturers of computing hardware offer a three year warranty and discontinue all support at the end of that period, leaving the customer with a choice of going forward without support, which is not a viable choice at all, or choosing a "forklift" upgrade, that is, replacing all hardware.  IT budgets are already strained to the breaking point due to factors such as increasing storage requirements, more users and new applications, and the everyday demands of the enterprise. A three-year warranty, regardless of whether it is due to inferior components or an arbitrary time limit, is simply not fair to the customer."

Nfina's complete line of computing products, from Mini PC to Rack-mounted powerhouse servers and storage devices all carry a five-year warranty.  Qualities, Reliability, Performance, Trust are what make Nfina different - visit http://www.nfinausa.com today to learn more.

Nfina Technologies, Inc., develops, manufactures, and markets highly reliable server, storage and workstation products that are designed to provide the highest value proposition in the most demanding mission critical data center and enterprise IT environments.  Our customers are Engineering and Information Technology professionals who require products designed and manufactured to the highest standards in the industry.

Media Contact: Julie Norman 251.243.0043

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Urban Armor Gear Launches 3 New Cases For Samsung Galaxy S7 Series

Lightweight Rugged Cases with MIL-SPEC Protection & Option to Carry 4 Cards

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Armor Gear (UAG) - http://www.urbanarmorgear.com - leading designers in rugged, lightweight, military-spec drop tested mobile accessories, introduced protective cases for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge.

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For the Galaxy S7, UAG has introduced a rugged, light-weight composite case available in seven colors.  Also, UAG has introduced their innovative Trooper card case solution for the Galaxy S7 which features a hidden backpack compartment that holds 4 cards. The S7 Edge composite case draws on UAG's legacy of innovation protecting Samsung devices, to bring maximum protection to the entire Edge device, including the curved screen.

To provide all-around protection, UAG cases feature a raised screen surround, scratch resistant skid pads, and an impact resistant soft core. A low profile design allows for easy portability, partnered with protection that seamlessly transitions from the urban landscape to the most demanding rugged terrain. All UAG products enhance a device's capabilities through the use of tactile buttons, ruggedized grips, and oversized ports to ensure compatibility with 3rd party earbuds and charging cables.

Urban Armor Gear Galaxy S7 Series Cases

MSRP: $34.95 - $39.95

Available at urbanarmorgear.com

Urban Armor Gear Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Case Features:

    --  Feather-light composite construction
    --  Armor shell and impact resistant soft core
    --  Over-sized tactile buttons and non-slip ruggedized grip
    --  Easy access to touch-screen and ports
    --  Scratch resistant skid pads and screen surround
    --  Meets military drop-test standards (MIL STD 810G 516.6)
    --  Trooper Series Cases hold up to 4 credit cards.
About Urban Armor Gear Inc.
Inspired by adrenaline-fueled outdoor adventures throughout Southern California, Urban Armor Gear (UAG) delivers mobile accessories and cases developed to survive rugged terrains while protecting your tech throughout any journey. Urban Armor Gear's innovative, lightweight yet durable designs constantly evolve to provide urban adventurers and global thrill seekers high-quality accessories to preserve the latest tech gear on the market, with the reassurance that their UAG mobile cases will perform through all extremes. Our badge of honor rests behind every single UAG product receiving a military-grade certification for protection against shock by enduring rigorous laboratory drop testing. Visitwww.urbanarmorgear.com or Facebook atwww.facebook.com/UrbanArmorGear for more information.

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LG And Intel Develop And Pilot 5G Telematics Technology For Next Generation Cars

Working Together to Take a Leading Role in Advancing the Automobile

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, LG Electronics (LG) and Intel announced that they are collaborating to develop and pilot 5G-based telematics technology, the next generation of wireless technology for cars. LG and Intel will utilize research and development expertise and leadership from both companies with the intent to be first to market with 5G ready solutions. LG is among the first company to supply telematics products that rely on LTE connectivity instead of older 2G or 3G based networks.

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5G telematics delivers data more than 33 times faster than 4G LTE with latency expected to drop to about one tenth of current speeds. Software can be updated at high speeds through OTA (Over The Air) networks while videos and other multimedia content will see faster downloads through the car's infotainment systems.

Powered by V2X (Vehicle to Everything) technology, 5G's dramatically reduced latency is possible even when cars are travelling at high speeds. Communication from vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to infrastructure or vehicle to pedestrian through 5G can help prevent accidents for a safer driving experience.

By bringing together its potent Mobile Communications technology with the insight of its Vehicle Components division, LG has made significant strides to solidify its telematics leadership in the smart car industry. LG is the exclusive supplier of vehicle telematics for GM's 4G LTE OnStar telematics system which has helped LG take the top position in automotive telematics with a market share of 30.1 percent in 2013, 30.3 percent in 2014 and 29.9 percent in 2015, according to Strategy Analytics.

"By working closely with Intel we hope to build upon our leadership with LG's next generation of 5G telematics products," said Kim Jin-yong, President of LG Electronics' Vehicle Components In-Vehicle Infotainment Business Unit. 

"LG is an important vehicle component supplier for the joint research and development of 5G telematics", said Aicha Evans, corporate vice president and general manager of the Intel Communication and Devices Group. "We believe the combination of LG connectivity leadership and Intel expertise in connected cars, sensor fusion and distributed deep learning will deliver innovative 5G technology for the car."   

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 83,000 people working in 119 locations around the world. With 2015 global sales of USD 48.8 billion (KRW 56.5 trillion), LG comprises four business units     Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance & Air Solution, and Vehicle Components     and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.

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Variscite Debuts Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 System-on-Module to the Embedded Market at Only 57USD

TEL AVIV, Israel, February 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Measuring only 25mm x 43mm with long term longevity and highly integrated connectivity
options, the DART-SD410
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 from Variscite [http://www.variscite.com ] is poised to become the
leading System-on-Module [http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som ] (SoM)
supporting the Qualcomm(R) SnapdragonTM 410 (APQ8016).

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    The DART-SD410 is based on Qualcomm(R)SnapdragonTM 410 (APQ8016) quad 1.2GHz ARM(R)
 CortexTM-A53 alongside the AdrenoTM 2D/3D graphics accelerator. With 2GB LP-DDR3 and 16GB
eMMC, the DART-SD410 delivers impressive performance for Android, Linux and Windows 10
IoT. Optimized power consumption makes this miniature sized SoM ideal for portable and
battery operated applications.

    The DART-SD410's highly integrated connectivity and interfaces include 13MP and 8MP
dual camera inputs, Wi-Fi / BT, GPS, USB, A/V in/out and other commonly used serial
interfaces. Furthermore, the SoM supports -25 to 85degree(s)C industrial operating
temperatures, while offering a 10-year longevity commitment.

    Performing as the DART-SD410 carrier board, the VAR-SD410CustomBoard
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an attractive full reference kit
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employed for customers' evaluation, development and end-product mass production.

    Key features of the DART-SD410 SoM include:  

       
         
        - Miniature size: 23mm x 43mm 
        - Qualcomm(R) SnapdragonTM 410 (APQ8016) quad 1.2GHz ARM(R) CortexTM-A53 in 64bit/32bit
         architecture 
        - 400MHz Qualcomm(R) Adreno(TM) 306 2D/3D Graphics accelerator 
        - Up to 2GB LP-DDR3 and 16GB eMMC 
        - 13MP and 8MP dual camera MIPI CSI inputs 
        - Full 1080p30 video encode / decode 
        -  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1/BLE 
        - Qualcomm(R) IZatTM Gen 8C location engine supporting GPS, Compass and
         Glonass/Galileo 
        - Display: 4 lane DSI; HDMI and LVDS via carrier 
        - USB2.0 OTG 
        - Audio In / Out 
        -  Up to 6 x SPI, 6 x I2C, 2 x UART, GPIOs 
        - SD/MMC, JTAG, backlight PWM 
        - GbE through USB bridge 
        - Industrial temperature -25 to 85 degree(s)C 
        - OS: Linux Yocto, Linux Ubuntu, Android, Windows 10 IoT 

     

    Availability and Pricing of the DART-410 System-on-Module:   

    The DART-SD410 SoM and development kits are available now. Price starts from 57USD for
1000pcs.

    About Variscite:   

    Variscite is a leading System on Modules (SoM) and Single-Board-Computer (SBC)
[http://www.variscite.com/products/single-board-computers ] design and manufacture
company. A trusted provider of development and production services for a variety of
embedded platforms, Variscite transforms clients' visions into successful products.

    Learn more about Variscite, visit http://www.variscite.com

    For more information email sales@variscite.com or call +972-9-9562910

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Mobile World Congress 2016: DTS Headphone:X® And DTS Play-Fi® Technologies Integrated In New Acer Liquid Jade 2 Smartphone

First Time DTS Immersive Headphone Sound and Wireless Whole Home Audio Technology Available Together in Smartphone; Gionee and Phicomm to Incorporate DTS Solutions in Smartphones

Mobile World Congress 2016: DTS Headphone:X® And DTS Play-Fi® Technologies Integrated In New Acer Liquid Jade 2 Smartphone

First Time DTS Immersive Headphone Sound and Wireless Whole Home Audio Technology Available Together in Smartphone; Gionee and Phicomm to Incorporate DTS Solutions in SmartphonesBARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, Hall 5 Stand 5130 -- DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a global leader in high-definition audio solutions, is pleased to announce the integration of DTS Headphone:X(®) immersive sound technology and DTS Play-Fi(®) whole-home audio technology into a mobile handset for the first time with the launch of the Acer Liquid Jade 2 smartphone. Additionally, the Gionee S8 and Phicomm Passion 25 smartphones will feature DTS Sound technology.

Liquid Jade 2, the latest addition to Acer's highly touted flagship line, delivers a premium, full-featured smartphone experience with the latest Android operating system. For the first time in any mobile handset, DTS Headphone:X and Play-Fi technologies are both incorporated in the Liquid Jade 2 smartphone as built-in, system-level drivers. This allows users to easily access and use the features with any and all applications on the phone directly from the system settings menu. DTS Sound and DTS Premium Sound are also integrated in the Liquid Jade 2, providing users with the ultimate audio experience from their smartphone.

"As we continue to integrate our innovative audio solutions into a growing number of devices around the world, including Acer's Liquid Jade 2 smartphone, we are fulfilling our promise to deliver a premium sound experience to as many people as possible on every imaginable platform," said Jon Kirchner, chairman and CEO of DTS, Inc. "DTS is dedicated to sound, and we will continue to work hard to enhance the music, movie and gaming experience of listeners wherever they are consuming their entertainment."

"Acer is pleased to incorporate these DTS technologies into the Liquid Jade 2 so our customers can enjoy the best audio features and options available on a smartphone," said ST Liew, president of Smart Products Business Group, Acer Inc.  "We are committed to bringing the latest technology in time to market, and this collaboration with DTS further proves our promise."

With innovative DTS Headphone:X technology, Liquid Jade 2 users have access to an authentic immersive 3D sound experience through any pair of headphones or earbuds to fully transport themselves in their games, movies and music like never before.

With DTS Play-Fi technology, Liquid Jade 2 users can stream audio from any app or any file in pristine, lossless quality over standard Wi-Fi to one or more Play-Fi-enabled speakers and components. In addition to providing perfect multi-room synchronization of music, Play-Fi also provides lip sync A/V synchronization technology to allow users to watch videos on their phone and enjoy audio from Play-Fi-enabled speakers with zero lag between sound and picture.

The DTS Play-Fi ecosystem features the industry's widest selection of whole-home wireless audio products on the market. Several leading audio brands, including Anthem, Definitive Technology, MartinLogan, McIntosh, Paradigm, Phorus, Polk Audio and Wren, operate together seamlessly without the constraints of a single-brand system. The technology enables audio streaming from the world's most popular music services, including Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Prime Music, Rhapsody, SiriusXM and Tidal, as well as thousands of Internet radio stations and listeners' personal music libraries on any supported product.

The Acer Liquid Jade 2 smartphone will be available beginning Q2 2016. Exact specifications, prices and availability will vary by region. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via http://www.acer.com.

DTS Sound, featured in the Gionee S8 and Phicomm Passion 25, is a stereo audio post-processing suite that provides remarkable bass and intelligent volume leveling for dialog, along with onboard speaker correction, to enhance a mobile device's built-in sound system for optimal audio quality and performance.

In addition to the Acer, Phicomm and Gionee announcements, DTS will be showcasing a variety of devices at its Mobile World Congress booth incorporating its premier audio solutions, including:

    --  Asus ZenPad Z580C tablet with DTS-HD Premium Sound technology.
    --  Gionee M5 Plus smartphone with DTS Sound technology.
    --  Huawei Mate 8 smartphone with DTS Sound technology.
    --  Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum wireless headset with DTS Headphone:X
        technology.
    --  Nubia Z9 mini smartphone with DTS Sound technology.
    --  Turtle Beach Stealth 450 wireless headset with DTS Headphone:X
        technology.
    --  TRITTON Katana HD 7.1 wireless headset from Mad Catz with DTS
        Headphone:X technology.
For more information about DTS, please visit http://www.dts.com, or connect with DTS on Facebook, Twitter (@DTS) and Instagram (@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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Beartooth Launches 30-day Pre-Order for Off Grid Communication Platform

Beartooth users can use their phones to talk, text, and find their friends on a map, all without cellular service or Wi-Fi

BOZEMAN, Mont., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- No cell service? Separated from your group? Battery is low and there is no way to contact anyone? We all feel this frustration when encountering no service. Today a new hardware startup, Beartooth, is launching pre-orders for their off-grid communication device ensuring you're always connected with those around you. With Beartooth, users can talk, text, and find friends on a map, all without cell service or Wi-Fi. Beartooth, which is slightly larger than a deck of cards, pulls double-duty as a backup battery for your smartphone.

Unlike traditional handheld radios that are cumbersome and difficult to use, Beartooth pairs with your smartphone to quickly and simply connect with other Beartooth users in range. No need to worry about confusing channel settings, radio protocols, and button sequences. All of Beartooth's powerful functionality is available at the touch of a finger in a format easily recognizable to the user. Download the app, pair the device, and go explore.

"Beartooth was born in Bozeman at Bridger Bowl Ski Area.  Company cofounder, Kevin Ames, and I were separated with no service.  After several hours we finally re-connected and promptly started working on a solution," said Michael Monaghan, Beartooth CEO and cofounder.  "Kevin is a former smokejumper and radio communications operator who spent his career working in environments with no cellular or Wi-Fi service. It was natural to enable the smartphone carried daily to communicate off grid."

Whether you are skiing fresh powder in the backcountry or dancing at Coachella, you can now reliably stay in contact with your group in ways that were previously unavailable. During the limited 30-day pre-order campaign, Beartooth is available for $249 per pair, 40% off the MSRP of $399.

Beartooth specifications:

    --  2.44in x 4.0in x 0.49in
    --  4.5oz
    --  3000 mAh Li-ion battery
    --  USB Type-C charge port
    --  Sub-1GHz license free bands
    --  Works with iOS and Android Phones
    --  Average range of two miles
Beartooth features:

    --  Individual and group push-to-talk voice
    --  Individual and group text messaging
    --  Automatic or on-demand GPS location sharing
    --  Offline maps: High quality 24k topographic and street maps
    --  Battery backup: Recharge your smartphone
Beartooth will start shipping to US customers late 2016. Pre-orders can be placed at http://www.beartooth.com.

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Speck Announces New Clear Protection For Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Speck Products released its complete lineup of protective cases for the new flagship smartphones from Samsung, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Speck cases are designed for impact, combining sleek, award-winning designs with military-grade protection. The new cases for both Samsung phones are available today at http://www.speckproducts.com.

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Designed to showcase the beautiful colors and finishes of today's smartphones Speck's CandyShell Clear is the #1 bestselling clear smartphone case on the market*.  The new CandyShell Clear Onyx is now also available. It delivers the same military-grade protection consumers expect from Speck, with a sleek and smoky look. Both new Clear cases show off the beautiful design and colors of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge without compromising on protection.

Three additional military-grade protective case designs have also been released for the new Samsung flagship devices. CandyShell Grip gives users a slip-free hold on their new device, CandyShell Inked shines with Speck's innovative Inked technology to resist scratching and fading, and the award-winning CandyShell is assured to deliver tried and true durability.

Speck cases are engineered to defend against impact and shock, using multi-layer construction and high-tech materials to deliver a snug fit and a sleek profile. A rigorous design process eliminates non-essential bulk and incorporates the protection features Speck is know for, like the raised bezel screen protection, perimeter port and camera protection, and responsive button covers.

CandyShell Clear, CandyShell Clear Onyx, and CandyShell Inked sell for $39.95 while CandyShell Grip and CandyShell are $34.95. Each of these military-grade protective Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge cases are available now at http://www.speckproducts.com.

About Speck
Speck creates award-winning cases designed to make an impact - and take one. Since 2001, we've been making distinctive products for the world's top smartphones, tablets, laptops, watches, and backpacks. We deliver a balance of artful design and military-grade protection, for a difference you can see and feel. Our roots are in the heart of Silicon Valley, at the intersection of design and technology, inspiring us to craft masterfully engineered products. We believe that excellence is in the details, which is why we create cases that enable you to go more places and enjoy more from your mobile devices. Get to know us at speckproducts.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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Cadence Announces the HiFi Integrator Studio

Highlights:

- Innovative new technology provides audio framework for HiFi DSP processors

- Leverages over 175 existing optimized application software packages

- First integration of hardware with the Android Studio development platform

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), today announced the Cadence® HiFi Integrator Studio, an audio software framework that provides OEMs and application developers faster time to market when integrating Tensilica® HiFi DSP-based systems on chip (SoCs) into their products. This announcement also includes the first hardware integration into the Android Studio development platform. Cadence is scheduled to demonstrate the "OK Google" voice trigger and audio playback integration with Android Studio and the Realtek ALC5677 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, February 22 to 25, at Fira Gran Via, Hall 6, Stand 6L36.

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The HiFi Integrator Studio provides a standard operating-system (OS)-agnostic software framework to interface audio, voice and sensor functions running on the HiFi DSP to higher level applications such as media players or recorders. It enables high-level application programmers using Java/C++ to leverage the power-savings and acceleration benefits of the HiFi DSP without having to understand the low-level programming details of a real-time DSP.

The HiFi Integrator Studio currently supports two main use cases, with additional ones in development. The first use case is targeted at SoCs where the HiFi DSP is the main processor, such as in a Bluetooth headset. The second use case is targeted at systems where a host application processor (AP) offloads audio and/or voice tasks to the HiFi DSP processor. Examples include using the HiFi DSP as part of the AP SoC and/or in codec chips for ultra-low-power, glitch-free audio playback, and noise suppression and echo cancellation for superior voice experience.

The Android OS version demonstrates a complete end-to-end application from Java applications at the top, to Android Marshmallow-based middleware, to offloaded code running on the HiFi DSP--all in the Android Studio development environment. The integration with Android leverages the previously announced Cadence Tensilica HiFi Audio Tunneling for Android, which can reduce audio processing power by up to 14X and double smartphone playback time. By integrating the HiFi DSP in hardware together with Google's Android Studio emulator running on a PC, system developers can separate audio integration from Android bring-up, allowing earlier development of audio system software and enabling the developers to take advantage of the rich debugging environments available on PCs. Releases for Linux and other popular OSs will follow.

The Tensilica HiFi DSP is production proven for ultra-low power audio and voice functions in mobile devices. It has a well-supported ecosystem with over 175 proven audio/voice software packages and over 80 partners. All of the existing 175+ available applications utilize the common HiFi applications programming interface (API) and are fully plug-and-play ready for integration using HiFi Integrator Studio. For more information on the Tensilica HiFi DSP family, visit http://www.cadence.com/news/HiFiDSP/IntegratorStudio.

"We created the HiFi Integrator Studio to provide an environment for designers to easily integrate HiFi DSP-based SoCs into the most widely used OSs," said Larry Przywara, group director of audio/voice DSP marketing at Cadence. "This framework speeds first-time integration of the HiFi-based SoCs and provides a clean separation of host OS and application software. In addition, the audio framework has been architected to support easy and fast maintenance and upgrades of HiFi-based platforms with the latest host AP OS releases."

About Cadence

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

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

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

For more information, please contact:
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
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Mobile Operators to Tap Into $1.3 Trillion Travel Ecosystem

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Mobileum's RovngSolutionGeneratesHigh-marginTravelRevenue for Mobile Operators byLeveragingTheirRoamingData to TapInto a $1.3TrillionEcosystem ofTravelServiceProviders

Mobileum, the leader in analytics solutions for telecoms, has launched its Rovng app at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This smartphone app enables mobile operators to evolve beyond traditional roaming and become a key enabler in the travel industry value chain. Rovng leverages Mobileum's widely deployed roaming solutions base across the world by complementing it with analytics through the life cycle of a traveler's journey to offer contextual content from an ecosystem of travel service providers, thereby opening up new revenue opportunities.

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According to ITB Academy, travel will grow at 7% in 2016, with over 1.13 billion projected international travelers. However, this growth in travel is not reflected in a proportionate increase in mobile roaming revenues. "Mobile Operators' share of the global travel pie is only 2%. We are trying to change that by making the Mobile Operators a major player in the travel ecosystem," says Avnish Chauhan, Mobileum CTO, and EVP Travel vertical.

Mobileum's proprietary algorithms predict travel up to 40 days prior to departure with over 40% recall accuracy, and can segment travelers based on predicted purpose of travel. This creates an opportunity for the operator to be part of the booking flow earlier in the travel cycle. The result: new revenue streams from digital advertising, premium placement, bookings, and even upselling special roaming packs.

Smartphone is becoming a primary channel for travel bookings; with more than 30% of online travel booking that will be made on mobile devices by 2017. "Rovng delivers a personalized contextual experience and a one-stop-shop as an operator-branded travel app for their subscribers, while generating additional revenue for the operator," Chauhan continues.

Rovng can also power an existing mobile operator app with Travel Insights and EcoSystem APIs by connecting it to Mobileum's cloud-enabled service.

Mobileum is demonstrating the Rovng solution at the Mobile World Congress from 22-25 February 2016.

About Mobileum

Mobileum helps CSPs leverage predictive analytics to deliver monetizable insights that drive business transformation at 617 CSPs across 150 countries. Mobileum is based in the Silicon Valley in California, with offices across the globe. To learn more, visit http://www.mobileum.com

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Fujitsu Launches its Most Secure 2 in 1 Device

BARCELONA, Spain and SUNNYVALE, California, February 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Fujitsu's most secure 2 in 1 device is launched today. The new STYLISTIC Q736 features
different types of security technologies including Fujitsu's unique PalmSecure
[http://www.fujitsu.com/global/solutions/business-technology/security/palmsecure/index.html ]
palm vein biometric technology - which is more accurate, faster, easier and more
hygienic than other biometric authentication scanners.

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    The new 33.8 cm (13.3-inch) tablet - which also converts instantly into a classic
clamshell notebook through the connection of a dockable keyboard - enables security
authentication with biometrics or SmartCard technology, also including support for
contactless SmartCard via NFC (near-field communication) technology. Furthermore, the
STYLISTIC Q736 features encrypted drives and Intel's TPM, which provides secured storage
for security keys and passwords, further protecting against unauthorized access to
sensitive data.

    Fujitsu takes a no holds barred approach to providing outstandingly secure tablets. A
powerful combination of performance and security elements ensure that the Fujitsu
STYLISTIC Q736 is perfectly suited to vertical industries where it is equally important to
ensure that data already on the device is secured - for example, patient records in
healthcare, or bank account details in financial services - as well as ensuring only
secured access to the tablet itself.

    The new STYLISTIC Q736 also ensures that users - once quickly and securely
authenticated - can access corporate data from anywhere, anytime. The tablet features
enterprise grade connectivity including 4G / LTE communications and built-in GPS.

    Jorg Hartmann, Head of Category Management, EMEIA Product Business at Fujitsu says:
"Since human error is one of the most common security problems, we have taken a human
centric approach towards systematically eliminating any weak points. The new STYLISTIC
Q736 incorporates the very latest biometric and SmartCard security technologies that help
reduce the chance of simple, but potentially disastrous mistakes, such as someone leaving
their tablet unlocked in a public place."

    The STYLISTIC Q736 features up to the latest, 6th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 vPro
(TM) processors, and a high-resolution 33.8 cm (13.3-inch) IPS full-HD anti-glare dual
digitizer touchscreen display (1920 cross 1080 pixels). This big-screen tablet can be
combined with options such as a keyboard docking station providing additional interfaces
and a second battery option, as well as an expansion cradle.

    The STYLISTIC Q736 tablet weighs less than 1 kg, putting it among the lightest
terminals with an anti-glare, multi-touch display in this form factor. The embedded dual
digitizer also works with a digital pen. The STYLISTIC Q736 is available globally, from
March 2016. Pricing is according to region and specification.

    Read the full press release at:
http://www.fujitsu.com/fts/about/resources/news/press-releases/index.html

    About Fujitsu: http://www.fujitsu.com/us/about

       
         
        Media contacts 
        Bryan Hollar 
        Fujitsu America, Inc 
        Tel: +1-408-746-6412 
        E-mail: bryan.hollar@us.fujitsu.com 

     

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