Casio Releases New PRO TREK Timepiece With Advanced Outdoor Functions And Operability
PRG270 Equipped with Triple Sensor Ver. 3 for Greater speed and Accuracy
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. announced today the release of a new addition to the PRO TREK line of outdoor watches. The PRG270 combines high performance and operability, and comes in five color options: black, black/dark grey, blue, black/orange and black/light grey.
PRO TREK is a line of outdoor watches equipped with One-Touch Triple Sensor functionality for determining compass bearing, atmospheric pressure/altitude, and temperature.
"Casio is excited to expand its PRO TREK series with the addition of the PRG270," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman and CEO of Casio America, Inc. "An ideal timepiece for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the PRG270 offers precision and reliability without compromising rugged outdoor style or comfort."
The new PRG270 features significantly improved usability, thanks to the adoption of Casio latest Triple Sensor Ver. 3, offering greater measurement accuracy. In addition to extending the compass bearing continuous measurement time from 20 to 60 seconds, the time required to measure altitude has been reduced from five seconds to one second, and the altitude measurement unit has been improved from five meters to one meter. An alarm function has also been added to warn of a sudden rise or fall in atmospheric pressure, ensuring the wearer can be informed the moment that weather conditions begin to change.
The enhanced usability of this outdoor watch is also apparent in its ease of operation. The large light front button and the "direct buttons," for displaying compass bearing, atmospheric pressure/ temperature, and altitude, can be operated without taking gloves off. Furthermore, the readability of the watch has been increased with the addition of directional and differential markers around the large LCD dial, useful for taking a compass bearing or measuring differences in atmospheric pressure.
Equipped with the Tough Solar power system, the new PRG270 offers the functions and operability needed by those who enjoy outdoor adventures. The PRG270 will be available in September 2013 at select retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $180. For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK series of timepieces, please visit http://www.PROTREK.Casio.com.
Specifications
Performance 100-meter water resistance, low-
temperature resistance (-10 degrees C /
14 degrees F)
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Measures and displays direction as one of
16 points with the second hand;
measuring range: 0 degrees to 359
degrees; measuring unit: 1 degree; 60
seconds continuous measurement; graphic
direction pointer; magnetic declination
correction; bidirectional calibration
Digital Compass and northerly calibration function
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Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m (-2,300
to 32,800 ft.); measuring unit: 1m
(5ft.); manual memory measurements(up to
30 records, each including altitude,
date, time); auto log data(high/low
altitudes, auto cumulative ascent and
descent of particular treks); trek log
data(up to 14 records of high /low
attitudes, auto cumulative ascent and
descent of particular treks); others:
relative altitude readings(-3,000 to
3,000m); measurement interval setting
Altimeter (every 5 seconds / every 2 minutes)
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Thermometer Measuring range: -10 to 60 degrees C (14
to 140 degrees F); measuring unit: 0.1
degrees C (0.2 degrees F)
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World Time 48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving
on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time
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Stopwatch 1/10 second; measuring capacity: 1000
hours; measuring modes: elapsed time,
split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Alarm 5 independent daily alarms; hourly time
signal
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Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format;
sunrise/sunset time display: daylight
graph; battery level indicator; button
operation tone on/off; full auto LED
backlight(Super Illuminator)with
Other Functions afterglow
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Power Source Tough Solar power system (high-capacity
solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation About 24 months with the power-saving
function* ON after full charge.
* Display shuts off after a certain
period in a dark location
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Accuracy at Normal
Temperature plus or minus 15 seconds per month
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Size of Case 54.6Ã52.4Ã14.4mm
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Total Weight Approx. 67g
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About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
Mobile Operator Consortium in Latin America Kicks Off Major Stadium Wi-Fi Initiative with Ruckus Wireless
Claro, Oi, Telefonica, and TIM Team with Comba Telecom to Bring State of the Art, High Capacity Smart Wi-Fi to Tens of Thousands of Brazilian 'Futebol' Fans
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS) announced today that it has been selected by a consortium of four Latin America mobile network operators, including Claro, Oi, Telefonica, and TIM, to supply advanced indoor/outdoor Smart Wi-Fi products and technology that will be used as the foundation for offering pervasive, high-speed wireless access within two of Brazil's largest soccer stadiums: Estadio Nacional de Brasilia (formerly known as Estadio Mane Garrincha), a 71,000-seat stadium in Brasilia, Brazil's federal capital, and Arena Octavio Mangabeira (also known as Arena Fonte Nova), a 50,433-seat stadium located in Salvador, the largest city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia.
Comba Telecom Systems, a leading supplier of infrastructure and wireless enhancement solutions to mobile operators and enterprises, will deploy, operate and manage the Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi infrastructure on behalf of the consortium.
To ensure reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi throughout the two stadiums, including all outdoor seating areas and indoor concourses, Comba is deploying over 360 Ruckus ZoneFlex(TM) indoor and outdoor access points (APs), with over 200 in Estadio Nacional de Brasilia. For the outdoor seating areas of Estadio Nacional de Brasilia, Comba has chosen 96 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7782-N APs, and 45 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762-S APs.
For Wi-Fi coverage in the stadium's indoor concourses and other enclosed areas, Comba is deploying 72 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7982 indoor access points, one of the industry's highest capacity, highest performing three-stream APs designed for carriers and enterprises requiring increased wireless performance and capacity, particularly within high-density environments.
For the Arena Octavio Mangabeira, Comba is deploying a combination of over 150 indoor and outdoor Ruckus ZoneFlex APs, including 31 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7782-N, 62 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762-S, and six Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762 omni-directional outdoor APs, and 52 Ruckus ZoneFlex 7982 indoor APs.
Comba is managing both the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia and Arena Octavio Mangabeira networks with Ruckus ZoneDirector(TM) 5000 controllers--highly scalable, high-end wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers that support up to 20,000 clients each, 1,000 APs and 2,048 WLANs--in combination with the Ruckus FlexMaster(TM) service management platform.
These Brazilian stadium Smart Wi-Fi deployments are further evidence of the huge growth of Wi-Fi within the region. According to a recent report by IDC, Latin America experienced 38.8% year-over-year growth in 2Q13, the strongest growth worldwide compared to other regions.
"In high-density environments like these, it's imperative we deploy Wi-Fi technology that we know can handle an extremely high number of concurrent client connections," said Patrik Westfalk, managing director, Comba Telecom Caribbean and Latin America. "After careful examination of the available Wi-Fi technology on the market, we found that Ruckus provided a true carrier-class solution designed for this high-density application - with devices capable of supporting hundreds of simultaneous users."
Kicking Things Up a Notch with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi
Unlike conventional Wi-Fi solutions, Ruckus access points uniquely integrate a proprietary Smart Antenna system that features Ruckus BeamFlex(TM) adaptive antenna technology to adapt Wi-Fi signals to where they are needed within a given area.
Ruckus ZoneFlex 7782-N and ZoneFlex 7762-S APs are ideal for offloading data traffic from congested 3G cellular networks, providing dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) Wi-Fi access for mobile devices. Additionally, Ruckus ZoneFlex access points can be quickly and easily deployed through the use of Ruckus SmartMesh(TM) Networking, which eliminates the requirement to run Ethernet cabling to every Wi-Fi access point. With SmartMesh Networking enabled, Ruckus access points automatically establish a resilient wireless connection between themselves while providing user access to nearby clients.
The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7782-N is the industry's first 802.11n outdoor access point featuring a specialized 30-degree narrow beam antenna array that focuses the Wi-Fi signals to a specific area. The ZoneFlex 7782-N was designed to address the needs of very high-density deployments such as stadiums like Estadio Nacional de Brasilia, where tens of thousands of people are in close proximity to each other and most are carrying mobile data devices of some sort. Stadiums are among the most challenging wireless environments imaginable and are ideally suited to Wi-Fi technology. High-density best practices usually call for a large number of APs to get the needed capacity, with care taken to limit co-channel interference. The narrow beam antenna in the ZoneFlex 7782-N is able to focus RF energy into a specific area, which greatly reduces co-channel interference while increasing network performance.
The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762-S is one of the industry's first outdoor access points featuring a sectorized Smart Antenna array that integrates Ruckus BeamFlex adaptive antenna technology developed to deliver stronger Wi-Fi signals at longer distances to maximize client performance.
ABOUT RUCKUS WIRELESS
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has approximately 27,300 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. For more information, visit http://www.ruckuswireless.com.
BeamFlex, FlexMaster, Ruckus, Ruckus Wireless, SmartMesh, ZoneDirector, and ZoneFlex are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other product or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Celadon, Inc., Maxwell Technologies Partner to Deploy Ultracapacitors In Remote Controls for Set Top Boxes
Ultracapacitors extend battery life or eliminate batteries for consumer applications; charge 70 to 80 percent within four to five minutes
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL), a leading developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor-based energy storage products, today announced that it is working with Celadon, Inc., a manufacturer of remote control systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), to provide its 10-farad (F) HC series ultracapacitors for remote controls used with the CLS-140 Cellular Media Center from set top box developer Cobalt Labs. These set top boxes are used by companies including Orange, a worldwide provider of broadband and mobile services, and can deliver a quick 70 to 80 percent charge to the remote control within four to five minutes. The ultracapacitors lower overall waste and create a worry-free experience for end users, who no longer need to deal with remote control battery replacement and disposal.
Although energy storage enables optimal consumer device performance, it is overlooked as a power component of a device's energy consumption. Celadon, Inc. and Cobalt Labs are providing Orange with custom, cellular modem-enabled set top boxes using a remote control with a rechargeable, non-battery power source. Each remote control has a USB port that is plugged into the set top box to charge the ultracapacitors through AC wall power.
Celadon, Inc. provides services from initial product concept through design and manufacturing for OEM applications worldwide. The company manufactures both infrared and radio frequency remote control solutions for consumer electronics, industrial automation, medical and custom applications. Celadon, Inc. will also make the set top boxes and ultracapacitor-powered remote controls available globally as an environmentally responsible solution and for areas where batteries are not readily accessible.
"Ultracapacitors charge quickly and deliver hundreds of thousands of high-power pulses over their lifetime, easily outlasting the actual product into which they are designed," said Brian Eichler, director of sales and marketing, Asia at Maxwell Technologies. "This worldwide opportunity with Celadon, Inc. confirms that ultracapacitor technology is well on its way to helping consumer applications last longer, and it provides a cost savings versus an alternative battery solution."
Michael Griswold, vice president of sales and business development at Celadon, Inc., said, "Ultracapacitors, as an alternative to traditional alkaline batteries, are a compelling solution for remote controls, as well as many different types of handheld devices. Maxwell's 10F HC ultracapacitor cells are capable of rapid charging without the periodic replacement batteries need, making them an efficient and environmentally responsible solution."
Maxwell Technologies is a global leader and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our ultracapacitor products provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, automotive, transportation, renewable energy and information technology. Our high-voltage capacitor products help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single-board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications. For more information, please visit http://www.maxwell.com.
For media relations, please contact: For sales, please contact:
Rachel Sullivan Brian Eichler
Metis Communications Maxwell Technologies
617-236-0500 Director, sales and marketing Asia Pacific
mailto:maxwell@metiscomm.com 858-503-3326
beichler@maxwell.com
For investor relations, please contact:
Mike Sund
Maxwell Technologies
Vice president, communications and investor
relations
858-503-3233
msund@maxwell.com
About Celadon, Inc.
Celadon is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of custom remote control and receivers systems. Celadon provides Infrared (IR) and Radio Frequency (RF) products for consumer, medical, industrial and custom applications. For more information, please visit http://www.celadon.com and http://www.cellularmediacenter.com.
For Celadon, please contact:
Michael Griswold
Vice president, sales and business development
415-472-1177 x201
mgriswold@celadon.com
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New Website Takes Leading Test Equipment Distributors to New Levels of Service
LONDON, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
One of the leading test equipment distributors in the UK, MCS Test Equipment, has just
launched a new website - http://www.mcs-testequipment.com - that significantly
enhances its offering to clients
The fully re-vamped site has been built with the customer journey in mind and features
a modern look with new and easily-navigable product content.
One of the new additions is the "Add to Shortlist" option where customers are now able
to obtain a quote for more than one product without the need to replicate their personal
details - a facility that is available on very few competitors' sites.
It is also now easier to identify which products are available through the new, used
and rental channels enabling the customer to make enhanced and informed purchasing
choices.
The website offers customers the chance to sign up to an e-newsletter and be given
priority on sale offers as well as access to competitions and industry news.
Michael Gwynne, Marketing Manager at MCS Test Equipment said, "We recognised that our
previous website wasn't delivering all of our customers' needs and was stopping us from
reaching our full potential as one of the leading test equipment distributors in the UK.
The new website has been built with the customer journey as the main driver; we hope the
simple yet attractive design will enhance our customers' enjoyment and usage of the
website.
"We believe in taking the time to understand and fulfil our customers' expectations
and among other improvements we now offer tailored warranties on all of our used products.
We expect the improved content and functionality to encourage more interaction and repeat
visits."
Phase two of the website revamp is due early in 2014, when a full e-commerce site will
become active featuring a whole new range of products and accessories.
For more information please contact:
Michael Gwynne
MCS Test Equipment
+44(0)1492-643-063
michael.gwynne@mcs-testequipment.com
Epson Unveils PrecisionCore Technology to Drive Industrial and Office Inkjet Printing Innovation
New MicroTFP Printheads Build on Epson's Renowned Quality
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson global president, Minoru Usui, today announced PrecisonCore(TM), a next-generation inkjet printing technology poised to transform the printing business, providing the company with an unparalleled level of manufacturing efficiency to expand into high-potential new global markets. PrecisionCore builds on Epson's longstanding reputation for output quality, at the speeds required for industrial and commercial printing. The technology will also be extended into the company's office printing range.
At a press conference at Labelexpo, a premier label industry exhibition, Usui explained how Epson combined years of technical expertise with recent breakthroughs in piezo material and high-precision MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) manufacturing to create an innovative new print chip. The new PrecisionCore chip delivers commercial-grade performance in a compact, modular form, and enables Epson to scale the technology from single-pass industrial presses to workgroup and desktop printers.
PrecisionCore is the only volume-produced printing technology that spans such a wide range of inks and marking materials. PrecisionCore technology extends Epson's high-performance thin-film piezo print technology, currently used in its market-leading commercial large-format printers, to deliver customers flexible industrial and business printing solutions with superior color, print quality, and output durability on the widest range of media for everything from business documents, photography and signage, to commercial labels, packaging, and textiles.
"PrecisionCore represents a leap forward in printing performance," said Usui. "We continue to deliver outstanding quality thanks to superior dot control, and have introduced a new system to ensure reliability. At the same time, scalability allows us to fully leverage our historical strengths of ink flexibility and printhead durability."
Epson's unique integrated production cycle - from the piezo printhead to the finished printing device - provides a highly efficient manufacturing process to address a full range of digital printing opportunities with the scale, quality and cost effectiveness only possible through MEMS chip production.
"For the first time, one printing technology offers the performance and scalability to fundamentally change how business approaches printing," said Keith Kratzberg, senior vice president, Epson America. "While today's industrial printing announcements from Epson showcase the power of PrecisionCore in the prime label and packaging industry, the technology will soon extend to a full range of PrecisionCore-based products designed for today's office printing environments."
In conjunction with the PrecisionCore announcement today, Epson is demonstrating several new products incorporating the technology at Labelexpo in Hall 9, Stand 9H50, from Sept. 24 - 27. The products tap into PrecisionCore's ability to power innovations and include a number of firsts: the SurePress(®) L-6034V and L-6034VW are Epson's first digital label presses that use UV-cure ink and that integrate a linehead printhead array; and the SureColor(®) F2000 is Epson's first direct-to-garment printer.
Visit epson.com/PrecisionCore for more details about PrecisionCore.
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and printing systems, 3LCD projectors and industrial robots to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 68,000 employees in 96 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
Note: EPSON, SureColor, SurePress and TFP are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and PrecisionCore is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2013 Epson America, Inc.
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LeapFrog's LeapPad(TM) Ultra Tablet Named to The 2013 Toys"R"Us® "Fabulous 15"
Toys"R"Us selects LeapPad Ultra, the ultimate kids' learning tablet, as one of the hottest toys this holiday
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in children's learning tablets, today announced LeapPad(TM) Ultra was named to the prestigious Toys"R"Us(®) "Fabulous 15" list. LeapPad Ultra, the ultimate learning tablet for kids, brings a kid-tough design together with the perfect combination of learning and fun through a library of more than 800 entertaining and engaging content experiences that have been designed or approved by LeapFrog's learning experts.
"It is an honor to have LeapPad Ultra recognized by Toys"R"Us as one of the hottest tablets for kids this holiday season," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "LeapPad Ultra is the absolute best option for parents looking to provide their children with a tablet experience that is safe, fun and educational. From the kid-tough design to a seven-inch high-resolution touchscreen, and the most engaging educational content, we are confident that every child will have LeapPad Ultra at the top of their wish list this holiday season."
"Being on a list like this creates a tremendous amount of buzz and demand for the toys, and parents wanting to ensure their child has the hottest product this holiday season should get one early," advises Barbour.
This marks the third year in a row LeapFrog's award-winning LeapPad tablets have been included among the Toys"R"Us "Fabulous 15." This list represents the best new toy introductions of the year that are expected to be at the top of kids' wish lists for the holidays. By releasing their list in September, Toys"R"Us is able to provide parents with early shopping advice so they can be sure to get that "must-have" gift for their child.
"We knew as soon as we began pre-selling LeapPad Ultra in July that our customers were eager to get their hands on this new device. Now, as we head into the holidays, we are excited to recognize LeapPad Ultra as one of the hottest items of the season," said Lisa Harnisch, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, Toys"R"Us, U.S. "LeapFrog is known for providing quality educational entertainment experiences and LeapPad Ultra is a great example of a world-class learning solution for children. We are proud to offer our customers the largest assortment of software and accessories for the device, making Toys"R"Us the LeapPad Ultra destination for holiday shoppers."
The new LeapPad Ultra combines learning and fun with LeapFrog's extensive library of more than 800 interactive educational games, creativity apps, eBooks, videos, music and more, all designed or approved by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of learning experts. Unique to LeapPad Ultra, the seven-inch high-resolution screen is designed to help children learn to write using a stylus while supporting interactive touch experiences. LeapPad Ultra also features a sleek new look, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, and front and back cameras and video recorders plus 8 GB of storage for photos, apps, videos and more.
LeapPad Ultra's peer-to-peer technology showcases new educational gaming innovations such as multiplayer fast-action gameplay that auto-adjusts to each player's learning level. In addition, LeapPad Ultra features a kid-safe web content experience, LeapSearch(TM), created in partnership with Zui(TM), a leading children's browser developer. LeapSearch is kid-ready out of the box and delivers an experience that parents can trust.
World-Class Learning Library
The LeapPad Ultra content library features more than 800 world-class games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more that have been designed or approved by LeapFrog's learning experts, and is available in the LeapFrog App Center for LeapPad Ultra. LeapFrog's robust learning library is a combination of LeapFrog's top-quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment, and is built against a proprietary curriculum of 2,600 skills across math, reading, science, creativity and more. The LeapFrog learning library offers children unique, world class learning content including personalized profile-based curriculum starting points, innovative hints and prompts, and milestones that provide children with the most appropriate and engaging experiences. Select games and apps automatically adjust the level to challenge children at just the right pace, creating a personalized learning experience as each child progresses through the content.
Availability
LeapPad Ultra is available at MSRP $149.99 and is recommended for children 4 to 9 years old. Downloadable apps are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. LeapPad Ultra is now available at leapfrog.com, online and at major retailers. For more information, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/LeapPadUltra.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Come see the learning at leapfrog.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
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WD®'s New Line Of External Desktop Drives Offer Extreme Capacities And Data Protection Features
New My Book® Family of Drives offers up to 4 TB for Rich Content Collectors and Protects that Data with Automatic, Cloud and Complete System Backup
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company, has redesigned its popular My Book(®) and My Book for Mac lines of external desktop drives to provide as much as 4 TB storage capacity and enhanced data protection for those who create and collect large volumes of data, video, music and photos.
With USB 3.0 for speed, the new My Book lines are available in 2 TB, 3 TB and 4 TB capacities for the largest content collections. At any point in time, anything can happen to one's data. Whether it's a lost notebook or destructive virus, it's critical to keep data safe and maintain a backup of important documents and valued content.
The new drives' data protection features are perfect for backing up content collections. WD SmartWare(TM) Pro automatic back-up software with Dropbox(TM) integration offers cloud backup capabilities, and the WD Edition of Acronis® True Image(TM) enables users to execute a full system backup and securely delete digital files and programs.
"The new generation of My Book external hard drives provides greater speed, flexibility, content safety, and system security for our customers," explains Scott Steffens, general manager of WD's consumer storage products group. "Consumers are creating, downloading, and storing more digital content than ever before and our line of desktop drives are equipped with capacities and security measures to keep it all backed-up and protected against system disaster, damage or theft."
Security measures against unauthorized access to the drive are handled through WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software with hardware encryption and password protection. To protect files against theft, fire, flood or other natural disaster, My Book integrates Dropbox[1] to store files in the cloud. For full system backup and secure deletion of files, My Book includes Acronis True Image (ATI) WD Edition. ATI WD Edition is an integrated software suite that ensures security of all information on the PC and can be used to securely delete any confidential data no longer needed. ATI WD is also used for disaster recovery in case of a fatal system crash, recovering the entire PC including files, software and preferences.
The My Book for Mac will also incorporate SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and UAS connectivity for increased speed and flexibility. Available in 2TB / 3TB capacities, My Book for Mac is compatible with Apple's Time Machine(TM) for safe and effective backup of files. The drive is equipped with WD Security software for password protection and hardware encryption to protect files from unauthorized access, and comes with WD Utilities, which allows users to register drives, run diagnostics, and more.
Pricing and Availability
My Book and My Book for Mac hard drives are protected by a 3-year limited warranty and is available from the WD store at wdstore.com as well as select retailers and distributors. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) will be $129.99 USD for the 2 TB, $149.99 for the 3 TB, and $179.99 for the 4 TB.
About WD
WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
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IGT Gets Players Singing "Cha-Ching" With PowerBucks(TM)
World's first Wide Area Progressive to link land-based and online play
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- That ever-more-frequent and raucous celebration on the casino floor signals the sound of more lucky winners. Today in Las Vegas, attendees of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), were hearing jackpots when global gaming leader IGT (NYSE: IGT) announced PowerBucks(TM), a Wide Area Progressive (WAP) jackpot product fit for today and poised for the future. This IGT-only product creates a combined jackpot pool, integrating online and land-based play where allowed - an industry first. Shattering borders and sweetening the pot, PowerBucks(TM) is currently featured at IGT's astounding booth #2241 at G2E 2013 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas through Sept. 26.
"IGT is ecstatic to shake up the gaming landscape with PowerBucks. We're rolling out a future-proofed gaming experience that is ready to grow with the continuing evolution of Wide Area Progressives," said Joe Sigrist IGT VP of Product Management. "From coast-to-coast, to cyberspace and beyond borders, Powerbucks establishes the cross-platform infrastructure to create jackpots like never before. Watch - as players take note of the thrilling gaming experience that PowerBucks(TM) has to offer, there will be no denying that IGT has taken the thrill of progressive play to the next level."
Unlike existing WAP products, the ultra-inventive PowerBucks(TM) allows players to win jackpots with a variety of bet levels, not just max bet wager. Additionally, with players pouring into the jackpot pool from multiple play points, jackpots can hit at a much higher frequency than ever before. To further the furvor, PowerBucks'(TM) boasts jackpot meters that feature real-time jackpot feeds, covering land and online bets (in applicable jurisdictions) and feature a real-time winners feed, allowing players to be inspired and excited by other recent PowerBucks(TM) winners.
The PowerBucks(TM) WAP system will be available on a slew of IGT's fan-favorite MegaJackpots® titles. For a full look of IGT's G2E industry-firsts, check out IGT's G2E Newsroom. Join the conversation at #IGTBlue
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About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging social casino style entertainment to more than 6 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews orfacebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or doubledowncasino.com.
SolidRun Introduces CuBox-i - a Small, Modern and Impressive Mini-Computer
YOKNEAM, Israel, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
With the dream of putting their mini-computer into everyone's hands, SolidRun has
launched its CuBox-i series (http://www.cubox-i.com) with a dazzling $45 price tag on
their CuBox-i1 entry level computer. Other members of the series are the CuBox-i2,
CuBox-i2ultra and CuBox-i4pro. All are based on Freescale's i.MX6 SoC series and offer a
wide variety of configurations ranging from single, dual and quad ARM processors running
up to 1.2GHz.
"We want to enable everybody to do whatever their imagination drives them to do with
our mini-computers. Our team had to work very hard to pack in such a rich and high-end set
of features and still keep the cost at levels that make this product a no brainer choice
for everyday projects," said Kossay Omary, CEO of SolidRun. "The i.MX6 System-on-Chip
series provides the perfect scalability for balancing power, performance and price."
"We build small and low power computers," said Rabeeh Khoury, CTO of SolidRun. "Given
the open source SDK and tons of available software packages, our computers can be used in
a huge range of scenarios limited only by your imagination; ranging from embedded,
multimedia, education, cloud client, HMI and many other fields, as well as all the fun
projects you always dreamed of. Everyone can take these computers to their own playground
and build their special projects with it. It can be an excellent learning experience too."
SolidRun's open source software model is boosted by the tremendous contribution of the
open source community, as well as the SolidRun engineering team. For many open source
software packages, work is already completed or in the progress of porting. This includes
latest versions of Linux kernel and several of its distributions, XBMC Media Center and
much more. Alongside Linux, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is one of the major operating systems
supported by the new computer.
The CuBox-i series maintains an impressively small footprint and the low power
consumption that characterizes SolidRun's unique designs. CuBox-i has clean lines and a
high polish 2x2x2 inch[3] enclosure and its features include: ( http://cubox-i.com/table)
"Hardware wise, our products are of the highest quality and are among the most stable,
reliable and easy to use in the market." added Kossay Omary, CEO of SolidRun. "In addition
to the impressive price reduction, the CuBox-i series adds an important dimension of
scalability. Now our customers can choose the right solution that meets their needs and
their budget constraints. Limited number of mini computers will be available for
pre-ordering at the product's web-site (http://www.cubox-i.com ) so make sure to order
yours today!"
Vilant Launches Vilant Tracker - a Mobile Tracking Innovation that Challenges Traditional GPS and Barcode Logistics Solutions
ESPOO, Finland, September 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
ABB, Sandvik, Scania Parts Logistics and Autoliv among others have successfully
piloted Vilant Tracker for tracking their critical shipments via the mobile network
Vilant Systems, the European leader of tracking solutions for logistics and
manufacturing, has launched a new type of monitoring device and service management for
international logistics flows. Unique advantages of the invention are its cost-efficiency
and suitability for air transport monitoring. Vilant Tracker device is the only GSM based
tracking device available, which has been granted a safety certificate for airfreight
tracking compatibility by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
A unique and simple solution for tracking critical shipments and traveling assets,
Vilant Tracker enables companies to build a global tracking network quickly and without
the need for infrastructure investment. The Vilant Tracker devices accompany shipments all
day, worldwide, informing the users about shipment position and status. The online Tracker
Portal shows tracking history and current location of shipments enabling full tracking and
tracing capability. Companies are using Vilant Tracker to provide actual route data on
their customer deliveries, gain visibility to their expensive or express shipments, as
well as, project deliveries - helping to better plan their resources.
"Our Target is to have 100% on-time delivery of our products to customers around the
world. We have been looking for a solution that would enable us to create an independent
real-time tracking system for quite some time," says Risto Lehtola, Development
Coordinator at ABB Motors and Generators. "Only now, with Vilant Tracker we are able to
fulfill this need. It is an innovative solution that is both fast to setup and very cost
efficient. We are looking forward to introducing it as an ABB wide tracking solution."
In addition, companies can also benefit by using Vilant Tracker to analyze their
logistics processes - verifying or learning about the actual route points of the logistics
process and defining the bottlenecks and problems.
"The Trackers are very clever technology and incredibly useful for what I do. Not
needing a fixed infrastructure is a real plus," says Richard Wishart of Delivery
Management.
Global Coverage
Through a partnership with Swisscom, Vilant Tracker is the first available solution
that utilizes the global mobile network for tracking shipments making it more cost
efficient than GPS-based solutions. In addition, Vilant Trackers are locatable wherever
the GSM network works, so also in buildings and inside of containers or vehicles.
"We were pleased to be selected as Vilant Tracker's global M2M partner," states
Gerhard Schedler, Head of M2M Centre of Competence, Swisscom. "Our Location Based Service
(LBS) offering, in combination with our over 600 international roaming partners Swisscom
M2M is able to assure that Vilant can deliver superior service to their customers
virtually anywhere in the world."
About Vilant Tracker Device
Vilant Tracker device is slightly larger than a credit card. It combines a GSM
transmitter, accelerometer sensors and special software. The device logs on a periodic GSM
network location, leaving a signal, also when inside a building. The simple technology
allows for long-lasting battery life and cost efficiency. The device can be quickly taken
into use and costs only few tens of euros. However, it can easily lead to savings reaching
hundreds of thousands per day in production where supply disruptions can be addressed
proactively. For example, with online monitoring, a factory production unit can
immediately identify if any of the production material deliveries are delayed.
Vilant Air Tracker
Air Tracker is EASA certified, enabling it to be used also in air cargo. The patent
pending flight-mode technology turns the device off when it is airborne. Its rechargeable
battery lasts, on average, for up to 30 days giving location positioning 24 times per day.
Location accuracy in urban areas is approximately 500 m (0.3 miles) and in rural areas
approximately 2 km (1.2 miles).
Vilant Road Tracker
Road Tracker is optimized for road tracking needs, enabling it to be used in
continuous tracking. Its rechargeable battery lasts for up to 20 days giving location
positioning 24 times per day. Location accuracy in urban areas is approximately 500 m (0.3
miles) and in rural areas approximately 2 km (1.2 miles).
Vilant Sea Tracker
The Sea Tracker is optimized for the requirements of sea freight and it has a long,
over 3 month, battery lifetime.
About Vilant Systems
Vilant is one of Europe's leading providers of RFID and GSM tracking systems. We
identify our customers' bottlenecks and offer turnkey solutions that automate processes,
resulting in more efficient operations. Vilant's offering includes software, own or third
party hardware and services such as installation, integration, consultation and 24/7
support. Vilant has delivered system installations to 600 different sites in 23 countries
for clients including ABB, DHL, Nokia, Volvo and Volkswagen.
VGT Launches XSpin(TM) Trial at River Spirit Casino
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Video Gaming Technologies, Inc. (VGT), a top manufacturer of gaming equipment, today announced its first field trial of the new XSpin(TM) gaming system at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Okla. First day results for the new XSpin(TM) games Frankenstein(TM) and Lizards on the Loose(TM) have far exceeded any other new game launch in the 22 year history of VGT.
"River Spirit is happy to be the trial site for the XSpin(TM) platform," said Jerry Floyd, general manager of River Spirit Casino. "Customers seem to like the new video product ... As an operator, we are pleased with the initial results and are ready for additional new and exciting products from VGT in the future."
The XSpin(TM) gaming system offers players an entirely new level of brilliance in visual experience and animation in gaming. Fitted with dual 21.5" high-definition video monitors, an ergonomic design and an enhanced sound system, XSpin(TM) was created to increase player comfort and provide a gaming experience that is unparalleled in the industry.
XSpin(TM) utilizes the latest technology and is housed in a sleek cabinet designed to provide for ease in maintenance, including faster currency drops and ticket paper changes. Driving next-generation gaming on VGT's player-proven Live Call® Class II system, XSpin(TM) introduces a Class II gaming device with appeal beyond that of Class III gaming.
"The XSpin(TM) gaming system is the largest multi-year development initiative in VGT's history, and we think XSpin(TM) is perhaps the best Class II gaming system in the world today for casino operators," said Jon Yarbrough, founder and CEO of VGT. "Our development teams pulled out all of the stops to deliver this system to our customers, and we're excited to be able to showcase it at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E®). The debut of XSpin(TM) is just the first salvo in what we expect to be an incredible new round of Class II gaming manufacturing by VGT."
James Starr, Senior Vice President of Sales, added, "XSpin(TM) is the best game launch I've experienced since joining VGT. As soon as they were turned on, the games were being played non-stop. Excitement about XSpin(TM) is spreading among casino operators across Oklahoma, and there have already been inquiries from operators about getting our new games, Frankenstein(TM) and Lizards on the Loose(TM), onto their casino floors. XSpin(TM) is going to be a game-changer for VGT."
About Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.
VGT is the number one manufacturer of Class II gaming devices in the United States and the number one provider of gaming devices in the State of Oklahoma, the third largest gaming market in the U.S.A. Founded by owner and CEO Jon Yarbrough in 1991, VGT is the largest, privately-owned gaming manufacturer in the United States. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, VGT employs approximately 625 associates at its facilities in Franklin, Tulsa, its state of the art game design and development studio in Reno, and at its subsidiary company, Red Ball Gaming, in Mexico.
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Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Mike Smith, Director of Product Management, (775) 813-9698, mike.smith@vgt.net
iRacing Adds Linux to Existing MAC and PC Platforms
BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's premier motorsports simulation service keeps getting better and better. Recent weeks have seen the release of the Mac OS X version of iRacing and the addition of full native support for the Oculus Rift Virtual headset to the service. Today, iRacing.com announced a Linux version of the online racing service is now available.
With these new releases, iRacing enhances an international reputation for its state-of-the-art technology and accuracy, together with a fun, easy-to-use functionality that attracts beginners and pro drivers alike. With constant updates and improvements to its feature-rich, centralized service, iRacing has proven hugely popular across a broad spectrum of motorsports including open wheel, stock and sports cars, road course, speedway and short track racing.
The new Mac OS X and Linux versions are expected to boost what are already some very impressive numbers for the service; numbers like 793,735,000 racing laps run, 50,000 members worldwide and some 350 private leagues. With nearly 40 different official series featuring more than two-dozen meticulously-modeled cars on 60 laser-scanned tracks - and new cars, tracks and features in the pipeline - the months ahead will see iRacing.com continue to do what it does best: get better and better.
Go to http://www.iracing.com for complete details of the PC, Mac OS X and Linux versions of iRacing.com, together with a complete inventory of race cars, tracks, series and unique features of the world's foremost online motorsports simulation service.
About iRacing.com
The company was founded in 2004 by Dave Kaemmer and John Henry and subsequently released iRacing.com in August 2008. Kaemmer was co-founder of Papyrus Design Group, developers of award-winning racing simulations including "Grand Prix Legends" and NASCAR 2003." Henry is principal owner of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool Football Club, as well as co-owner of NASCAR's Roush Fenway Racing. iRacing.com has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world including with NASCAR, IndyCar, GRAND-AM, International Speedway Corporation, Speedway Motorsports, McLaren Electronics, Williams F1, Volkswagen, Ford, the Skip Barber Racing School and GM.
FlexRelease CX enables workers to submit documents to the cloud and retrieve them from any FlexRelease-enabled Ricoh MFP
MALVERN, Pa, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In an increasingly bring-your-own-device (BYOD) world where employees are using personal smart phones or tablets for work, the simple act of printing can be frustrating for workers and burdensome for IT.
That's why Ricoh Americas Corporation today introduced a new cloud printing service, FlexRelease CX, which enables workers to simply press "print" and pick up their job at the nearest Ricoh device.
Workers can send documents to the cloud from their mobile phones, tablets, laptops or PCs, and instantly retrieve them from any FlexRelease CX-enabled Ricoh printer or multifunction product (MFP) in the world. As a cloud service, FlexRelease CX requires little or no capital investment or IT involvement, enabling IT staff to focus on more strategic work. The secure print release service requires users to verify their identities with a user name and password to release a print job. FlexRelease CX's time out feature helps reduce wasteful printing and unnecessary costs by allowing administrators to specify an amount of time a job is held in queue before automatically being deleted. Users can also control environmentally-friendly device features, such as two-sided printing, document resolution, and whether or not the document is in color.
"Many organizations are scrambling to catch up to the demands of their increasingly mobile workforce, putting enormous pressure on IT staffs," said Jason Dizzine, Vice President, Technology Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "FlexRelease CX, however, provides a location-independent printing experience that, unlike other solutions, requires no server purchase, installation or management. Just subscribe and use it as long as you need it."
Ricoh FlexRelease CX supports all email-enabled mobile devices, and adds additional file upload and extended management features through an iOS app for iPad® and iPhone®. The FlexRelease CX solution also includes a print driver for direct print to cloud capability. The FlexRelease CX-embedded MFP client installs without external hardware on most A3- and A4-class Ricoh MFPs.
For details on Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is 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. In the financial year ending March 2013, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,924 billion yen (approx. 20 billion USD).
The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change., Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
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Microsoft unveils Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 and new accessories
Pre-order will begin at 8 a.m. EDT Sept. 24.
NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced that the Microsoft Surface family of tablets is growing. Two new Surface models -- Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 -- along with an expanded portfolio of new Surface accessories, will be available at Microsoft retail stores, http://www.MicrosoftStore.com and select third-party retailers in 22 initial markets, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States on Oct. 22 and China in early November. Additional markets will be announced in the coming months.
Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 each benefit from significant updates, including improvements to processing power and battery life, to display and camera resolution, and to the Kickstand, now with dual angles, so it's more comfortable for you to use your Surface on your lap or at your desk. Enhancements in Windows RT 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro make Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 even more powerful and customizable.
Pre-order Surface
Customers can pre-order Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 starting at 8 a.m. EDT on Sept. 24, 2013, at http://www.MicrosoftStore.com, Microsoft Stores, and Best Buy in the U.S. and Canada, as well as select retailers in most Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 launch markets.
Value-added services
To help people get the most out of Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, customers purchasing either device will receive free Skype calling to landlines in more than 60 countries for one year, unlimited Skype WiFi on their Surface 2 or Surface Pro 2 at more than 2 million hot spots worldwide for one year, and 200 GB of free SkyDrive storage for two years.
Surface 2
Surface 2 is the most productive tablet for personal use. It offers all the entertainment and gaming capabilities you expect from a tablet, along with the ability to get work done. Surface 2 is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, making apps run faster and smoother and increasing battery life to up to 10 hours for video playback. The 10.6-inch ClearType Full HD display now renders 1080p video for enjoying shows and movies, and its full-size USB port has been upgraded to USB 3.0 for up to four times faster file transfers. Camera resolution has also increased, with a 3.5-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel rear camera, both capable of capturing 1080p video and featuring improved low-light performance, making face-to-face conversations with your favorite people crisp and clear. Even with these and other upgrades, Surface 2 is slightly thinner and lighter than its predecessor.
Surface 2 will ship with Windows RT 8.1, bringing improvements in key areas such as personalization, search, multitasking, built-in apps, the Windows Store experience and cloud connectivity. The new Xbox Music allows you to stream millions of songs for free, and an updated Video app and great games from the Windows Store such as "Halo: Spartan Assault" will ensure that you never run out of ways to play. When it's time to get serious, Surface 2 is pre-loaded with Microsoft Office 2013 RT -- including Outlook RT; simply click in a Touch or Type Cover and get to work.
Surface 2 is available in 32GB and 64GB configurations;(1) it will start at $449.
Surface Pro 2
Surface Pro 2 is the successor to Surface Pro and, like its predecessor, is a true laptop replacement, capable of running virtually all your Windows software including the full Microsoft Office suite,(2) as well as apps from the Windows Store. Surface Pro 2 offers the portability and simplicity of a tablet when you want it and the power and flexibility of a laptop when you need it. It is powered by a fourth-generation Intel Core i5 processor which, combined with other improvements, delivers increased performance and up to 60 percent longer battery life than Surface Pro.
Starting at $899, Surface Pro 2 will be offered in 64GB and 128GB configurations with 4 GB of RAM and 256GB and 512GB configurations with 8 GB of RAM.(1)
New Accessories
Today's announcement also includes seven new accessories that will make Surface even more flexible, more portable and more productive:
-- Touch Cover 2. Thinner and lighter than the original Touch Cover,
measuring only 2.75 mm thin, Touch Cover 2 features backlit keys for
even better readability. Touch Cover 2 is more rigid, registers
keystrokes with greater accuracy and features updated sensors that
support a variety of gestures across the entire keyboard. Touch Cover 2
has an estimated retail price of $119.99. It will be available for
pre-order on Sept. 24 in all markets where Surface devices are available
for pre-order.
-- Type Cover 2. Type Cover 2 features the same super-thin, lightweight
design of the original Type Cover, but it's now backlit and will be
available in Cyan, Magenta, Purple and Black in the coming months. It's
also more rigid, providing a better lap-typing experience, and is
designed to be noticeably quieter when striking keys. Type Cover 2 will
have an estimated retail price of $129.99. It will be available for
pre-order on Sept. 24 in all markets where Surface devices are available
for pre-order.(3)
-- Power Cover. Power Cover delivers the same great typing experience you
get with Type Cover while extending the battery life of your Surface 2,
Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 by up to 50 percent to help you make it
through that late-night meeting or the entire flight. Power Cover will
have an estimated retail price of $199.99 and has a projected release
date of early 2014.
-- Docking Station for Surface Pro. The Docking Station for Surface Pro
lets you quickly connect Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 to desktop PC
peripherals in a single step, taking you from laptop to desktop in an
instant. While Surface Pro or Surface Pro 2 is docked, it can connect
with an external monitor, Ethernet, speakers and power supply. PC
peripherals connect via its one USB 3.0 port and three USB 2.0 ports.
The Docking Station for Surface Pro will have an estimated retail price
of $199.99 and has a projected release date of early 2014.
-- Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers. The Wireless Adapter for Typing
Covers connects magnetically to any Touch or Type Cover, letting you
type from anywhere in the room using Bluetooth technology, so it is even
easier to connect Surface to a TV or monitor(4) and type from another
location, such as the couch. Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers will
have an estimated retail price of $59.99. It will be available for
pre-order in the U.S. and Canada beginning Sept. 24.
-- Car Charger with USB. Car Charger plugs into most cars' power or lighter
ports and charges Surface without the need for an additional adapter. It
also features a USB port to allow simultaneous charging of a phone or
other device. Car Charger will have an estimated retail price of $49.99
and has a projected release date of early 2014.
-- Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition. This special-edition Arc Touch Mouse
has been updated to match the look of Surface. Like other Arc Touch
mice, it is designed for comfort and flattens for portability. It
connects via Bluetooth 3.0, freeing Surface's USB port for use by other
devices. Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition will have an estimated retail
price of $69.99 and will be available for pre-order in the U.S. and
Canada on Sept. 24. Distribution in additional markets is projected to
begin in the coming months.
More information on Surface is available at http://www.Surface.com.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
The information contained in this press release relates to pre-release software products that may be substantially modified before their first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the software products when first commercially released. The press release is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the press release or the information contained in it.
(1) System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. See Surface.com/storage for more details. Initial quantities of Surface Pro 2 with 512 GB will be limited.
(2) Office sold separately.
(3) The Black and Purple Type Cover 2 will be available for pre-order. Other colors will be available in the coming months.
Hisense Launches the World's First Internet-connected Smart Air Conditioner
-- Interactive control via Weibo private messages
QINGDAO, China, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 23, Hisense and Sina Weibo announced in Beijing the availability of a cross-sector smart air conditioner, the power, temperature, and humidity of which can be controlled and adjusted by instructions sent via a private message over Weibo, China's leading microblog service.
To activate, users register a Sina Weibo account for the air conditioner, which is connected via its power line, then add the account to their Friends List (with scalability to all mobile instant messaging tools including WeChat). The user then initiates a dialogue with the account via Weibo private messages to check the temperature, humidity, and other conditions at home and issue smart commands which will be seamlessly delivered to and executed by the air conditioner.
This new smart product lineup is being launched by Hisense Group following the success of smart TVs and smart refrigerators. Dr. Wang Zhigang of Hisense said it is a landmark product that adopts Hisense's household Internet of Things technology. Mobile social technology is changing the lives of families at a faster pace than any of us could have ever imagined.
About Hisense
Founded in 1969, Hisense has been adhering to the development strategy of "constructing the company with technology prudently." Currently, Hisense boasts more than 20 subsidiaries, with sales revenue over 81 billion Yuan in 2012. Hisense's products are sold well in more than 130 countries in regions such as Europe, America, Africa, Southeast Asia, CIS countries, and more.The company has production bases globally in South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt. Hisense has sales offices in America, Australia, Japan, and other countries.
Tektronix Introduces New Short-Reach and Long Haul 100/400G Optical Networking Test Solutions
New Offerings Provide Enhanced Capability for testing both Optical Network Components and Next Generation Coherent Modulation Formats
BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced expanded testing support for both short range and long haul 100G optical network testing. Debuting at the European Conference on Optical Communications Sept. 23-26 in London are the 80C15 32GHz Multi-Mode Optical Sampling Module and the OM5110 46GBaud Multi-format Optical Transmitter, giving customers enhanced capability to test silicon photonic components, network elements and systems as well as the coherent modulation formats used in next generation optical fiber networks.
These introductions reflect the changing dynamics in the optical networking design and manufacturing market. High-speed optical networking is increasingly being used for short-reach data center applications creating a need for test equipment to support analysis of multi-mode, 850 & 1310nm signals found in 100Gb (4x25) Ethernet systems. For long haul applications, designers are turning to coherent modulation techniques to get the most from available fiber bandwidth, creating a need for test systems to help ensure optimum performance and low bit error rates using formats such as PM-QPSK, PM-16QAM.
"With the 80C15, Tektronix is responding to market needs for a highly accurate multi-mode short reach testing solution that can be used both in the lab and production environments," said Brian Reich, general manager Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "And to address the strong demand for more efficient long haul transmission over existing fiber, an instrument-grade optical transmitter such as the OM5110 will help researchers and designers gain a deeper understanding of coherent optical modulation methods."
Optical Short-Reach Testing
The new 32 GHz 80C15 multi-mode optical sampling module for use with DSA8300 Series Sampling Oscilloscopes provides high-fidelity acquisition of 850 and 1310 multi-mode signals. With a tightly controlled frequency response, it enables repeatable automated compliance testing for all of the short reach standards from 22 to 32 GHz.
The combination of a DSA8300 series mainframe and an 80C15 Multi-Mode Optical Sampling Module deliver ultra-low instrumentation noise and phase noise (jitter) for <100 fs RMS electrical and optical jitter measurements. It delivers the test margin needed to accurately measure the low power signals used in short reach applications. It also supports mask testing including mask margins based on standard specified hit ratios.
Long Haul Optical Network Testing
For long haul optical research and development applications, the OM5110 modulates all common formats including BPSK, PM- QPSK, and PM-16QAM up to 46GBaud with both fully automated and manual bias control of modulator and RF amplifiers giving users complete configurability and versatility. With the introduction of the OM5110, Tektronix becomes the only test and measurement vendor that can offer a complete coherent optical test system from signal generation, to modulation, acquisition, and analysis.
The OM5110 offers built-in C or L band lasers along with support for external lasers. Automatic bias control allows for quick setup and easy operation of the modulator while the manual bias control capability gives users the ability to take control of all bias voltages for testing specific scenarios. Included software provides control of all operating parameters via Ethernet, including laser power and bias control.
The OM5110, together with the AWG70001A 50GS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator, the industry's fastest AWG, comprise a complete coherent optical signal generation system which is ideal for design of the most effective coherent modulation formats. By adding an optical modulation analyzer and oscilloscope, such as the OM4106D Coherent Lightwave Signal Analyzer and DPO73304DX Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope, customers have access to a complete, end-to-end coherent optical test system.
Pricing & Availability
The 80C15 will be available in early 2014 with prices starting at $55,000 US MSRP. The OM5110 will be available by the end of 2013 with prices starting at $120,000 US MSRP.
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About Tektronix
For more than sixty-five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at http://www.tektronix.com.
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
INOVA Introduces the Highly Anticipated AccuSeis(TM) SL11 Digital Sensor for Land Seismic Acquisition
HOUSTON, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVA(®) Geophysical today announced the launch of its new AccuSeis(TM) SL11 single-component broadband digital sensor to address the needs of oil and gas companies for higher resolution and more detailed images of the earth's subsurface. AccuSeis is the newest sensor addition to the INOVA Clarity Broadband Solution(TM), a complete portfolio of wide bandwidth technologies for the seismic industry.
Utilized with INOVA's G3i(®) and Hawk(®) recording systems, AccuSeis extends land acquisition capabilities to a new level of operational flexibility as the lightest, smallest and most durable digital sensor in the industry. Configured as a single station or in a multi-station string of sensors, operators using AccuSeis digital point receivers can gain operational flexibility while reducing their cost per channel on large scale, high density acquisition projects without sacrificing data quality.
With its field-proven MEMS architecture, superior broad bandwidth, and advanced low power electronics, AccuSeis is capable of obtaining better results in seismic imaging to enable more informed exploration and production decisions for E&P companies worldwide.
The AccuSeis SL11 sensor builds on the success of the INOVA Clarity Broadband Solution as a leader in the field in capturing high resolution data for seismic crews with a full range of technologies. INOVA's advanced cable-based and cableless autonomous recording systems, performance-enhanced vibrator and source controller technology, and superior digital sensors deliver the digital broadband solution of choice in any geophysical environment.
Dr. Arjun Selvakumar, INOVA's Vice President of Digital Sensors stated, "When it comes to seismic sensing technology, INOVA's digital sensors are unrivaled in the industry. By leveraging years of engineering and field operational experience, we have created a new 1C digital sensor that can be more cost-effective than any other on the market. The AccuSeis SL11 allows our customers to measure seismic waves across a broad spectrum and obtain a clearer image of the rock formations beneath the surface. In addition, the flexibility and performance of our new digital sensor will help reduce the overall operational costs of projects while meeting the equipment needs of our customers."
INOVA Geophysical Equipment Limited is a leading provider of land geophysical technology, including source and source control systems, cabled and cableless land acquisition systems, and advanced seismic digital sensors. Managed as an independent company, INOVA is a joint venture owned 51% by BGP (a wholly-owned subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation) and 49% by ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO). Additional information about INOVA is available at http://www.inovageo.com.
INOVA Introduces the Highly Anticipated AccuSeis(TM) SL11 Digital Sensor for Land Seismic Acquisition
HOUSTON, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVA(R) Geophysical today announced the launch of its new AccuSeis(TM) SL11 single-component broadband digital sensor to address the needs of oil and gas companies for higher resolution and more detailed images of the earth's subsurface. AccuSeis is the newest sensor addition to the INOVA Clarity Broadband Solution(TM), a complete portfolio of wide bandwidth technologies for the seismic industry.
Utilized with INOVA's G3i(R) and Hawk(R) recording systems, AccuSeis extends land acquisition capabilities to a new level of operational flexibility as the lightest, smallest and most durable digital sensor in the industry. Configured as a single station or in a multi-station string of sensors, operators using AccuSeis digital point receivers can gain operational flexibility while reducing their cost per channel on large scale, high density acquisition projects without sacrificing data quality.
With its field-proven MEMS architecture, superior broad bandwidth, and advanced low power electronics, AccuSeis is capable of obtaining better results in seismic imaging to enable more informed exploration and production decisions for E&P companies worldwide.
The AccuSeis SL11 sensor builds on the success of the INOVA Clarity Broadband Solution as a leader in the field in capturing high resolution data for seismic crews with a full range of technologies. INOVA's advanced cable-based and cableless autonomous recording systems, performance-enhanced vibrator and source controller technology, and superior digital sensors deliver the digital broadband solution of choice in any geophysical environment.
Dr. Arjun Selvakumar, INOVA's Vice President of Digital Sensors stated, "When it comes to seismic sensing technology, INOVA's digital sensors are unrivaled in the industry. By leveraging years of engineering and field operational experience, we have created a new 1C digital sensor that can be more cost-effective than any other on the market. The AccuSeis SL11 allows our customers to measure seismic waves across a broad spectrum and obtain a clearer image of the rock formations beneath the surface. In addition, the flexibility and performance of our new digital sensor will help reduce the overall operational costs of projects while meeting the equipment needs of our customers."
INOVA Geophysical Equipment Limited is a leading provider of land geophysical technology, including source and source control systems, cabled and cableless land acquisition systems, and advanced seismic digital sensors. Managed as an independent company, INOVA is a joint venture owned 51% by BGP (a wholly-owned subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation) and 49% by ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO). Additional information about INOVA is available at http://www.inovageo.com.
Adds Industry's First Multi-Function 32Gbps Linear Equalizers; Enhancements to Multi-Channel BERTs for Receiver Test; Will Release Automated Compliance Test Suite for CEI-28G-VSR Transmitter Test
BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced a significant expansion of its portfolio of instrumentation and software to support designers working on the electrical side of 100Gbps communication systems. The introductions include the LE320, a 2 differential channel, 9 tap Linear Equalizer supporting data rates up to 32Gbps as part of a BERTScope receiver test system; new options for the PPG/PED multi-channel BERTs that provide signal impairments and output adjustment at data rates up to 32Gbps, as well as, a new 40Gbps error detector model; and Option CEI-VSR that automates the DSA8300 Sampling Oscilloscope to perform required compliance tests for the CEI-28G-VSRstandard.
The need for 4x25G testing is becoming more important as the industry moves from silicon design to transceiver and system design. Designers are creating innovative network elements that allow up to 100 Gb/s, which will be delivered using four lanes of 25-28 Gb/s. Design challenges emerge when transmitting these high frequencies on printed circuit boards, even for short distances. The LE320 provides test engineers with versatile output signal conditioning and tunable input equalization to create an optimal system for testing four electrical channels operating at 25-28 Gbps each; an ideal complement to the multi-channel capabilities of the enhanced line of PPG/PED pattern generator and error detector products. The Sampling Oscilloscope Option CEI-VSR will ensure efficient and consistent compliance testing support so that design teams can smooth the transition to manufacturing.
"As 100G moves into the mainstream, we are providing two critical additions to our portfolio that address challenges in 4x25G electrical PHY testing for chips, gearboxes, transceivers and systems," said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix. "For receiver testing we've enhanced our BERTScope with support for electronic channel modeling and equalization while adding 40 Gbps support to our multi-channel BERT. And for transmitter electrical testing we are providing designers with an automated solution for CEI-28G-VSR."
Compact and Versatile 32 Gb/sec Linear Equalizers for Rx Testing
Designers developing systems that run at 10Gbps or faster need an equalizer in front of Rx inputs or a pre-emphasis module on transmitter Tx outputs. As speeds increase, designers have had a limited selection of instrument-grade signal conditioning products beyond 12Gb/sec for meeting these requirements. The industry-leading LE320 will support signal conditioning on data rates from 8Gbps to 32Gbps in a 9-tap design used to deliver the high-precision error rate testing required by 100G communication standards like CEI-28G-VSR.The innovative remote head design of the LE320 enables designers to minimize cable length in their test system and avoid signal degradation issues which are significant at 25-28Gb/sec. Based on custom microwave silicon from Hittite to reduce component count, the new LE320 delivers breakthrough performance and versatility in an instrument-grade package not much larger than a smartphone at prices of less than one-third that of less capable alternatives.
With instrument-grade programmable equalization, the LE320 can be configured to provide standards specific equalization, permitting bit error rate (BER) analysis on otherwise closed eye signals. For customers working with lower data rates, Tektronix will also offer an LE160 model for systems up to 20Gbps for such applications as 40G-KR4, 14Gbps Fibre-channel and 16GbpsPCI Express 4.0.
Multi-channel BERT capability for 100G testing
Multi-lane, high data rate standards are driving the need for multi-channel Bit Error Rate instruments. Stressed receiver tests, four-channel end-to-end BER testing, and crosstalk tests are now among of the suite of tests driven by the move to multiple high-speed parallel lanes. The Tektronix PPG/PED line of multi-lane BERTs has now been enhanced to provide expanded jitter impairment capability, new output adjustment flexibility and higher speed error detection capability to better meet the requirement of these standards.
The extended range of jitter insertion options includes option HFJIT which now provides BUJ as well as RJ and SJ; and high amplitude/ low frequency PJ as part of new option LFJIT. Also introduced is option ADJ which adds adjustable outputs with fast rise/fall time and low intrinsic jitter required for 32 Gbps multi-channel pattern generator applications. Data rate margin testing has been enhanced with the introduction of the new PED4000 series of error detector products capable of data rate of up to 40 Gbps, in 1 or 2-channel configurations.
Faster, more confident CEI-28G-VSR Compliance Testing
The Implementation Agreement for Optical Internetworking Forum Common Electrical Interface (OIF CEI) 3.0 specifies the tests and limits for devices based on OIF standards. CEI-28G-VSR is one of those standards and is intended for use in very short-reach electrical channels in pluggable optical transceivers. It is critical that these electrical interfaces are able to meet system bit error rate (BER) targets and must undergo rigorous testing and debug cycles.
Until now, performing all the required tests for CEI-28G-VSR compliance and isolating problems related to jitter or noise has been difficult and labor intensive. Integration with Tektronix 80SJNB serial data link analysis software enables deeper debug and timing root cause analysis without the need to move to a different instrument or measurement setup.
By using Option CEI-VSR with their Tektronix DSA8300 Sampling oscilloscope, design engineers can perform compliance measurements in less than 5 minutes, reducing their testing time by approximately 95 percent compared to manual alternatives. In addition, Option CEI-VSR can be used to determine the optimal value for CTLE peaking as required by the CEI-28G-VSR Host-to-Module interface specification. The best CTLE filter is chosen from a given set of filters and used to perform the measurement. Without this capability, design engineers would need to devote time to manually determining the optimal CTLE value, decreasing productivity.
Pricing & Availability
Tektronix 32 Gbps LE320 and 16 Gbps LE160 Linear Equalizers are available for customer evaluation now with worldwide availability starting in Q4. Prices start at $23,000 US MSRP. Tektronix PPG3000 Options for Jitter Insertion start at $13,800 and new PED4000 series begins at $102,000. Both are available in Q4, 2013. Option CEI-VSR will be available in Q4-2013. For pricing information on Option CEI-VSR please contact your local Tektronix account manager.
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About Tektronix
For more than sixty-five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at http://www.tektronix.com.
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Achieve Unmatched Power Efficiency and Higher Reliability for Industrial Control and Automation with 60V, 2.5A Voltage Regulator
Maxim Integrated's high-voltage regulator reduces heat dissipation, improves reliability; reduces space by up to 50% and component count by 75%.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- System designers can now achieve more efficiency across a wide industrial voltage range with the MAX17503 synchronously-rectified DC-DC step-down converter from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). By integrating two MOSFET switches and eliminating an external Schottky diode, the MAX17503 delivers higher power efficiency, operating 50% cooler than any other industrial high-voltage DC-DC converter. It operates from 4.5V to 60V and delivers up to 2.5A output current. The MAX17503 saves up to 50% space and reduces component count by 75%.
Industrial equipment has been shrinking with no heatsinks or fans. System designers also struggle to secure enough design margins against input voltage transients to meet fail-safe standards. The MAX17503 provides the widest input operating voltage range, significantly reduces heat dissipation, and improves reliability. Designers with widely varying loads can use pulse-frequency modulation (PFM) for enhanced efficiency at light load currents. Specifically designed for industrial control and automation applications, the MAX17503 is ideal for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), process variable transmitters (PVTs), computerized numerical control (CNC), and distributed I/O modules in industrial process control, motor control, power grid, and building automation applications.
Key Advantages
-- High efficiency: 50% cooler vs. prevalent asynchronous solutions.
-- Robust design: 60V operation extends design margin for harsh industrial
systems, eliminating external protection circuitry.
-- Ease of design: Internal compensation across the output voltage and
200kHz to 2.2MHz switching frequency range.
-- Lower solution cost and smaller size: Up to 75% fewer external
components lower costs; integrated MOSFETs and fewer external components
reduce solution size by up to 50%.
Industry Commentary
-- "Synchronous rectification in switching regulators at high voltages and
currents on a single chip requires advanced process technology and
innovative IC design," said Anil Telikepalli, Director of Business
Management at Maxim Integrated. "As the first company to bring
synchronous rectification to high-voltage applications, Maxim delivers
unparalleled power efficiency and size advantage to industrial customers
who can now leap frog their competition."
Availability and Pricing
-- Available in a 20-pin, 4mm x 4mm TQFN package.
-- Specified over the -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
-- Pricing starts at $1.94 (1000-up, FOB USA).
The MAX17503 is the newest member of the company's high-voltage buck regulator family, which includes the MAX15062, MAX17501, and MAX17502. Hi-res images for the MAX17503 end application and MAX17503 block diagram are available. An EE-Sim online simulation tool will be available in November.
About Maxim Integrated
At Maxim Integrated, our designs make the world more integrated. And with analog integration, the possibilities are endless. In Fiscal 2013, we reported revenues of $2.4 billion.
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-- Multi-year collaboration delivers proven 16-nm design flow and
methodology
-- Synopsys tools are under V0.5 certification and moving forward to V1.0
for FinFET solutions in extraction, P&R, custom design, physical
verification, STA, circuit simulation and power rail integrity analysis
-- 16-nm FinFET Reference Flow solution deployed for early adopters of TSMC
16-nm FinFET process
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced delivery of a comprehensive design implementation solution for TSMC's 16-nanometer (nm) FinFET reference flow. The jointly developed reference flow is built on tool certification currently in TSMC's V0.5 Design Rule Manual (DRM) and SPICE. TSMC and Synopsys will continue to collaborate on tool sets for 16-nm FinFET V1.0 certification. The collaboration covers device modeling and parasitic extraction, place and route (P&R), custom design, static timing analysis (STA), circuit simulation, rail analysis, and physical and transistor verification technologies included in Synopsys' Galaxy((TM)) Implementation Platform. SoC design teams can use the silicon-proven, project-ready solution to implement FinFET-based designs, and together with the reference flow, early adopters of the TSMC 16-nm process will realize the potential of FinFET technology to develop faster, more power-efficient designs.
"TSMC has collaborated with Synopsys on methodology innovation and tool integration for 16nm FinFET technology," said Suk Lee, TSMC Senior Director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "Our long-standing collaboration covers the design implementation flow and helps early adopters access our advanced processes and accelerate the deployment of FinFET technology."
"Our collaboration with TSMC has resulted in a comprehensive FinFET implementation flow that can be deployed for production use by our mutual customers," said Bijan Kiani, vice president of product marketing, design & manufacturing products at Synopsys. "The Galaxy flow enables transparent adoption of FinFET technology so designers can seamlessly take advantage of the performance and power benefits of this advanced process geometry."
TSMC's release of this comprehensive implementation solution enables adopters of the TSMC 16nm Reference Flow to fully realize the technology advantages in power, performance, area and manufacturability.
Synopsys' Galaxy Implementation Platform provides tools and methodology support for TSMC's 16-nm Reference Flow:
-- IC Compiler: Advanced technology supports 16nm FinFET quantized rules,
FinFET grid rules and advanced optimization methodology including PBA vs
GBA timing correlation and low voltage analysis to achieve optimal
performance, power and area
-- IC Validator: DRC and DPT rule compliance check verifying FinFET
parameters including fin boundary rules and expanding dummy cells
-- PrimeTime(®): Advanced waveform-propagation delay calculation delivers
golden STA signoff accuracy required for FinFET processes
-- StarRC((TM)): Pioneering "real profile," FinFET device modeling provides
the most precise middle-end-of-line (MEOL) parasitic extraction for
accurate transistor-level analysis
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) accelerates innovation in the global electronics market. As a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, Synopsys delivers software, IP and services to help engineers address their design, verification, system and manufacturing challenges. Since 1986, engineers around the world have been using Synopsys technology to design and create billions of chips and systems. Learn more at http://www.synopsys.com.
Hisense Launches the World's First Internet-connected Smart Air Conditioner
-- Interactive control via Weibo private messages
QINGDAO, China, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 23, Hisense and Sina Weibo announced in Beijing the availability of a cross-sector smart air conditioner, the power, temperature, and humidity of which can be controlled and adjusted by instructions sent via a private message over Weibo, China's leading microblog service.
To activate, users register a Sina Weibo account for the air conditioner, which is connected via its power line, then add the account to their Friends List (with scalability to all mobile instant messaging tools including WeChat). The user then initiates a dialogue with the account via Weibo private messages to check the temperature, humidity, and other conditions at home and issue smart commands which will be seamlessly delivered to and executed by the air conditioner.
This new smart product lineup is being launched by Hisense Group following the success of smart TVs and smart refrigerators. Dr. Wang Zhigang of Hisense said it is a landmark product that adopts Hisense's household Internet of Things technology. Mobile social technology is changing the lives of families at a faster pace than any of us could have ever imagined.
About Hisense
Founded in 1969, Hisense has been adhering to the development strategy of "constructing the company with technology prudently." Currently, Hisense boasts more than 20 subsidiaries, with sales revenue over 81 billion Yuan in 2012. Hisense's products are sold well in more than 130 countries in regions such as Europe, America, Africa, Southeast Asia, CIS countries, and more.The company has production bases globally in South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt. Hisense has sales offices in America, Australia, Japan, and other countries.
SMIC Introduces Its Diversifying Embedded Non-Volatile Memory Platform
Provides lower cost, better performance and greater design flexibility
SHANGHAI, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), China's largest and most advanced semiconductor foundry, today announced the availability of its diversifying eNVM (embedded Non-Volatile Memory) platform to provide highly differentiated technologies that address customer needs in low cost, low power, high performance, and high reliability for their product competitiveness. SMIC's comprehensive eNVM platform includes eEEPROM (embedded Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), eFlash (embedded Flash memory), MTP (Multi-Time Programmable), and OTP (One-Time Programmable) at both 0.18µm and 0.13µm technology nodes, along with 55nm eFlash process with target readiness by 2Q14.
The company has extensive design support for the eNVM platform. For each technology node, the design support package begins with a PDK (Process Design Kit) that provides basic technology information and includes optional components such as MiM caps, bit cells, ESD structures, etc. In addition, the platform incorporates EEPROM, Flash, ROM, VR, OSC, I/O, PLL, ADC, LDO, USB, memory compiler, standard cell libraries, and security related light detector and voltage detector IP. It also offers specialty components such as eDRAM and eFuse. In addition to the aforementioned IP, SMIC also offers customization of IP to meet customers' unique design requirements.
The company's eNVM platform is suitable for a wide range of applications for consumer, industrial, and automobile electronics, such as MCU (Microcontrollers), touch panels, and a series of smart card applications covering SIM cards, social security cards, transportation cards, bank cards, and more. Designs for these applications typically push the limits of performance, reliability, and size, and pose significant challenges in power reduction. SMIC's eNVM platform has been adopted by leading partners in the industry. This production-proven eNVM platform incorporates a broad range of low-power and high-performance capabilities, giving SMIC customers the requirements needed in today's chip designs.
"Customers are looking for solutions that match their unique performance goals and low-power requirements," said Dr. TY Chiu, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of SMIC. "We are proud that SMIC's production-proven eNVM platform meets our customers' diversified IC requirements. This is part of our differentiation strategy to bring added value to customers and targeting sustainable growth and profitability to SMIC."
About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China, providing integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to 40-nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai, a 300mm mega-fab in Beijing, a 200mm fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com.
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Investors should consider the information contained in SMIC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 15, 2013, especially in the "Risk Factors Related to Our Financial Condition and Business" and "Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" sections, and such other documents that SMIC may file with the SEC or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange from time to time, including current reports on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on SMIC's future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, SMIC undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, September 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- Winner Poker has just released a new version, with special emphasis on their VIP
service and a general upgrade around the site, the promotions and design
New features are an upgraded VIP section, a complete revamp of the website and a fresh
and eye catching new design.
The Winner Poker website features an upgrade to the VIP section. There is now a VIP
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the best poker experience, great presents and tournament entries.
The Winner Poker VIP service separates players into 9 different levels, each level
giving more substantial rewards to players also provides a VIP Store where VIP players can
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Mobile Industry Promotes Socio-economic Benefits Of Emerging Spectrum Band
APT700 Spectrum Band Could Make Mobile Broadband Accessible and Affordable for More Than Two Billion People
LONDON, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Telstra, in association with the GSMA and GSA, today launched a major promotion of the APT700 spectrum band for 4G networks. The band is already identified for use in markets covering more than two billion people. The new campaign will highlight further the many socio-economic benefits of greater global alignment around this band.
The APT700 band, also known as the Digital Dividend, reuses spectrum made available as a result of the shift from analogue to digital TV and radio channels. Its propagation characteristics are ideal for rural coverage as well as indoor urban penetration, making the business case for broadscale deployment of LTE service coverage far more viable.
These benefits, in combination with widespread adoption of the band in markets across Asia, Latin America and Europe, make the APT700 band a key part of the adoption of LTE across the globe, with networks and device manufacturers able to support one band for a wide range of markets, driving economies of scale and the creation of a global ecosystem.
For example, the recent GSMA report "Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2013" showed that the release of the Digital Dividend band in the Asia Pacific region by 2020 could potentially result in an increase of US$1 trillion in additional GDP; an additional tax revenue growth of US$215 billion; the creation of 1.4 million new businesses; and the creation of 2.7 million new jobs. With Latin America also set to adopt the same band plan as Asia Pacific and the GSMA encouraging Africa to increase adoption of the 700MHz band, the APT band plan could be the biggest harmonised ecosystem the world has known.
In order to accelerate the scale and take-up of this new band, Telstra, the GSMA and the GSA have led the creation of a series of information papers, aimed at providing a comprehensive source of up-to-date information about the rapidly emerging APT700 ecosystem to operators, industry suppliers and regulators alike. These papers will be made available via the GSMA and GSA websites, as well as on a number of vendor sites and user forums. The three organisations will also drive a series of forums to increase international recognition of the APT700 band for 4G use, including a session scheduled to take place in February at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2014.
The information papers highlight the need for appropriate devices to be available to consumers in a timely manner in order to realise the benefits that broadband can bring to urban and rural, developed and emerging economies. With a lag of 18 months on average for devices following spectrum release, the mobile device ecosystem needs to introduce handsets to cover smart to basic functionality by late 2013 to meet demand as the 700MHz APT networks start to rollout. Most notable is the lack of devices addressing the lower end price range, where there is a particular need to connect all to broadband. At present, in many rural areas, particularly in emerging markets, only 2G/3G devices, as well as fixed line broadband, are available as 4G/LTE may be perceived as high-end and expensive.
"Providing a source of reliable and comprehensive information is important for operators to be able to understand the capabilities, scale and timing of emerging technologies such as APT700 for 4G," said Mike Wright, Executive Director, Networks, Telstra. "Based on information about these bands, operators can build technology and investment roadmaps with increasing certainty, this in turn leads to certainty for network and device vendors, which collectively grows and accelerates the new ecosystem."
Alan Hadden, President, GSA said "Forums such as the GSA are important to help drive alignment across industry in choosing how to allocate spectrum. Having globally aligned spectrum bands is a great result for end consumers, as these make international roaming easier, and help drive early device availability."
"The GSMA has lobbied at national, regional and global levels for a number of years for alignment in Digital Dividend spectrum band allocations, on the basis of the economic benefits of 4G networks to a country and the greater economy of scale that an aligned band plan can offer to the industry as a whole," said Alex Sinclair, Chief Technology Officer, GSMA. "The characteristics of APT700 band enable individual operators to achieve high geographic and population coverage levels at much lower cost, whilst a global band strategy based on APT700 will also catalyse international roaming business, enabling customers to cross international boundaries and still receive 4G service."
About Telstra
Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, offering a full range of communications services and competing in all telecommunications markets. In Australia we provide 15.1 million mobile services, 7.8 million fixed voice services and 2.8 million retail fixed broadband services. Telstra's international businesses include Hong Kong mobile operator CSL New World, Telstra Global's networks and managed services business and Telstra's China-based search and advertising businesses.
About GSA
GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) represents leading GSM, 3G/HSPA and 4G/LTE suppliers worldwide. Our reports and information papers deliver key facts and stats, explain market developments, trends and opportunities, and are widely referenced across the industry. We show how international technology standards and alignment of spectrum band choices for mobile network deployments deliver the largest economies of scale and the widest choice of terminals at lowest cost for users. Other activities include holding seminars, briefings, case studies, providing support to campaigns, and speaking at industry events. GSA monitors and regularly provides updates on LTE network deployments and launches worldwide, regulatory developments, and the availability of user devices. These reports in particular are highly anticipated and closely followed by our global website audience including around 60,000 registered site users. GSA is a Market Representation Partner in 3GPP and co-operates with other key organizations including ETSI, GSM Association, and the ITU.
About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators with 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo.
For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at http://www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.
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CONTACT: For Telstra - Scott Whiffin, +61 477 350 197, media@team.telstra.com, or For the GSA - Vanessa Hadden, +44 1279 439 667, press@gsacom.com, or For the GSMA - Charlie Meredith-Hardy, +44 7917 298 428, cmeredith-hardy@webershandwick.com
Huawei Announces an Integrated Data Integrity Solution in Collaboration with Emulex and Oracle
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today announced an end-to-end (E2E) data integrity solution, developed in conjunction with Emulex and Oracle. This solution can help customers prevent silent data corruption in mission-critical services, delivering crucial data protection.
In data access, data goes through various components, transfer channels, and software processing. Errors during this process may cause silent data corruption. Silent data corruption is often overlooked, but it can have great and adverse impact on the services such as databases that require absolute data integrity. Silent data corruption can lead to service disruptions or unrecoverable data loss.
The data integrity solution announced today by Huawei, in collaboration with Emulex, and Oracle enhances the current technology where hosts and storage systems protect data integrity independently. This is done by implementing E2E data integrity protection across applications, hosts, storage systems, and disks. As a result, this solution can help prevent silent data corruption in mission-critical services and eliminate potential downtime, which may cost organizations millions of dollars in revenue.
Huawei Global Certification Test Center (GCTC) has qualified this solution, including: Oracle Database, Oracle Linux with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, Emulex Gen5 FC HBA, and HUAWEI OceanStor Enterprise Storage System, and confirmed that these components are compatible with industry specifications such as the SCSI Protection Information Model (T10 PI) and Data Integrity Extensions (DIX). HUAWEI OceanStor Enterprise Storage System supports standard T10 PI, which can detect and resolve the silent data corruption. It also provides a PI interface to the host, and supports assorting with the DIX. With this, Huawei becomes one of the early enterprise storage vendors to offer an E2E data integrity protection solution.
"Emulex is pleased to be working closely with Huawei and Oracle to provide exclusive Fiber Channel HBA support within this solution," said Jimmy Yam, vice president of sales, APAC, Emulex. "This solution enables IT managers the ability to protect data and resources while elevating the reliability and operations of their database environments. Emulex Gen 5 Fiber Channel HBAs provide the industry's highest level of data integrity with full line-rate performance and no systems overhead with our vEngine(TM) CPU offload technology making SANs faster, and operate better."
"As a leading contributor to the Linux kernel, Oracle developed and introduced the data integrity feature that is now part of the mainline Linux and included with Oracle Linux. We are pleased to see that technology come to fruition with an end-to-end data integrity solution, as part of our collaboration with Huawei and Emulex. This solution can benefit our mutual customers who rely on the integrity of their data to run their business," said Wim Coekaerts, Senior Vice President Linux and Virtualization Engineering, Oracle.
Fan Ruiqi, President of Huawei IT Storage Product Line, said, "Huawei is honored to have cooperated with Emulex and Oracle to announce an E2E data integrity solution compatible with T10 PI and DIX. This solution perfectly demonstrates Huawei storage products' philosophy of being secure and trusted to the storage industry. Huawei storage product line keeps being customer-centric with the endowed mission of protecting customers' data security. From the innovative RAID 2.0+, 9-magnitude earthquake resistance certification, to the 32:1 centralized disaster recovery solution, Huawei has been dedicated to providing customers with secure and trusted data storage services and will continue to spare no efforts on this road."
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. For more information, visit Huawei online: http://www.huawei.com
Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more visit http://www.oracle.com/partners
FPC Submits Updated Guidance for 2013 and Preliminary Guidance for 2014
GOTHENBURG, Sweden and NEW YORK, September 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) today presents updated guidance for 2013, a preliminary
forecast for 2014 and an updated market outlook for 2014 and 2015.
Due to the ongoing interest in the company following Apple's launch of Touch ID last
week and ahead of imminent meetings with investors and analysts, the Board of Directors of
FPC has decided to provide new and updated guidance.
- FPC expects that sales in the third quarter of 2013 will be in the range
of SEK 27-33 M. FPC had previously provided guidance for sales in the range of SEK
20-30 M.
- FPC continues to expect that sales in the fourth quarter of 2013 should be in
the range of SEK 30-50 M.
- Based on current market conditions, FPC currently anticipates that sales for
2014 will exceed SEK 500 M, assuming significant growth in the second half of 2014
relative to the first half of the year.
- FPC estimates that the company will be able to report profitability as of the
third quarter of 2014 with EBITDA margins rising quarter by quarter, exceeding 20% for
the full year and approaching 30% for the fourth quarter of 2014.
- FPC expects that all Tier 1 smartphone OEMs will have a capacitive fingerprint
sensor in their flagship models by the end of 2014.
- FPC estimates that the market for integrated sensors in consumer electronics
will be in excess of 500 million units in 2014.
- FPC estimates that the market for integrated sensors in consumer electronics
will be in excess of 3 billion units in 2015.
- FPC targets a 60% market share for touch sensors in smartphones in 2014-15
(excluding Apple)
- The FPC 1020, FPC's new touch sensor which is optimized for smartphones and
tablets, is scheduled for launch during the first quarter of 2014.
- The above assessments are due to the industry's rapid advances and are subject
to considerable uncertainty.
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and
technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint
verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors,
algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The
competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality,
extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these
advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology
can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where
extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology
can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish
Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act
(1991:980). The information was issued for publication on September 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
CET.
Important information
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could be subject to restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for
using this press release and the constituent information in accordance with the rules and
regulations prevailing in the particular jurisdiction. This press release does not
constitute an offer or an offering to acquire or subscribe for any of the company's
securities in any jurisdiction.
For further information, contact: Johan Carlstrom, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ),
+46(0)31-60-78-20, investrel@fingerprints.com
New Xilinx OTN SmartCORE IP for High Capacity Combined Ethernet and 100G OTN Switching Platforms and Packet-Optical Transport Systems
Company strengthens OTN Solutions Portfolio to address the growing gap between current ASSP and ASIC industry offerings
LONDON, Sept. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) at ECOC 2013, today announced new OTN SmartCORE(TM) IP for high capacity combined Ethernet and 100G OTN switching platforms and Packet-Optical Transport Systems (P-OTS). Xilinx's SmartCORE IP portfolio is a strategic deliverable in Xilinx's roadmap to deliver All Programmable solutions needed to create, differentiate and evolve intelligent 400G and Nx100G OTN solutions and OTN switching platforms with high availability, low latency, low jitter and high Quality of Service (QoS) requirements.
"Demand for higher and more efficient bandwidth utilization is driving the development of smarter networks based on OTN Switching. However, shortfalls in traditional ASIC and ASSP solutions threaten to stifle innovation," explained Gilles Garcia, director of Wired Communications at Xilinx, Inc. "With our expanded range of OTN Switching-optimized SmartCORE IP, Xilinx is making the investment needed to enable smarter P-OTS based networks, and thereby enabling customers to develop highly differentiated, compact, low power and All Programmable-based solutions, without compromising on performance or features."
The new OTN SmartCORE IP blocks are optimized for 7 series devices and include a group of comprehensive and environmentally agnostic APIs - available to abstract all common and complex functions to aid seamless integration into customer software:
-- 100G 1 Stage Multiplexer/Demultiplexer SmartCORE IP- Ultra-compact
traffic aggregator, supporting any combination of up to 80 channels of
ODUj traffic muxed into or demuxed from a high order ODU4.
-- OIF compliant 100G SAR SmartCORE IP- 80 channel segmentation and
reassembly core which packetizes ODUjs into packet flows. This enables
ODU traffic to be switched through a packet switch fabric, facilitating
Packet Optical Transport systems.
-- 100G ODUMon SmartCORE IP - A bi-directional IP block used to perform
overhead insertion and extraction on up to 80 ODUj channels. Used in
conjunction with the Xilinx 128ch OTN Overhead Processor, it enables PM
Monitoring, TCM Monitoring and/or TCM Termination and Generation with
consequent action insertion for up to 6 levels of TCM on each of the
ODUj channels.
Availability
Xilinx SmartCORE OTN IP Cores for OTN switching will be available September 30(th) 2013. Please contact your local Xilinx sales representative for more information or visit http://www.xilinx.com/esp/wired/wired_ip_resources.htm.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices are coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP to serve a broad range of customer needs, from programmable logic to programmable systems integration. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.
Interactive Global Store Feature Comes to eCommerce Expo 2013
LONDON, September 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Augmented Reality, Holographic Displays, 3D Printing systems and more on display
Augmented Reality, Holographic Displays and 3D Printing systems will be on display at
eCommerce Expo (http://www.ecommerceexpo.com), taking place at London's Olympia on 2-3
October.
The eCommerce Global Store has been curated by Fruugo and will showcase examples of
the latest technologies and services in development to aid discovery, decision and
delivery for online retailers' customers.
The move marks Fruugo's first venture from the virtual world into the physical,
encouraging the 'showrooming' phenomenon by displaying products from 10 retailers
representing 10 countries which are only for sale via Fruugo's mobile app.
Alongside Fruugo within the Global Store are Blippar, Tinderstone, TAPTAP, EyeCandyTM,
Viewsyand Hercules Fisherman each displaying innovative store technologies and also
demonstrating how they can work together to achieve integrated experiences for the
consumer.
- Blippar will be demonstrating the power of augmented reality in retail to drive
footfall, traffic, engagement and rich user experiences.
- Tinderstone will be showcasing some of its latest innovations including their 3D AR
Furniture Viewer which displays an entire product catalogue in exceptional detail.
- TAPTAP will be launching its latest product, Sonata, which harnesses the world most
advanced mobile advertising platform, to drive footfall to local businesses, and charge
based on real measurable results.
- You can see EyeCandy(TM) Lite & Mini - an evolution of the hugely successful
EyeLiner(TM) holographic display, used for full stage shows and events.
- Hercules Fisherman, serial entrepreneur and technologist, will be scanning people in
3D to produce figurines which will be printed at the show. In addition, it'll be showing
us how 3D scanning and printing can be used to create bespoke footwear for the perfect
fit.
- Viewsy will be displaying in real-time the number of unique visitors, dwell time and
conversion to the Fruugo pop-up shop.
Thousands of visiting ecommerce professionals will play the role of the shopper and
experience what the in-store shopping experience looks like if latest technologies are
adopted. The idea of 'fighting showrooming with showrooming' was first poised by Glen
Richardson, CMO of Fruugo, earlier this year. The 'showrooming' phenomena, which has had a
significant impact on retailing, demonstrates that shops are being used as showrooms to
help make online purchase decisions.
Richardson explains: "I think today's shoppers see stores a bit like a three
dimensional website. As well as showing how we simplify international eCommerce, we'll be
demonstrating to retailers how they can be experiential and encourage showrooming by
empowering shoppers to buy online when in-store. I hope that we'll also inspire other
online retailers to experiment and give real-world retailing serious consideration."
Rebecca Slater, Event Manager at UBM Live, said: "This year's show is our most
ambitious yet. We're extremely excited about the 'eCommerce Global Store' feature. We hope
that the thousands of retailers who'll be visiting this year will enjoy the experience of
being a shopper at this truly innovative pop-up shop."
eCommerce Expo takes place at London's Olympia on 2-3 October and will feature
keynotes from Google, Facebook, Twitter, PayPal and Nectar, among others. In addition,
there will be more than 50 seminars on topics surrounding eCommerce & Social Platforms,
Delivery & Customer Loyalty, Digital & Mobile Marketing and Payment & Security.
More than 180 exhibitors will be in attendance including PayPal, BarclayCard, DHL,
Royal Mail and IMRG.
About UBM Live: UBM Live connects people and creates opportunities for companies
across five continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new products,
promote their brands and expand their markets. Through premiere brands such as MD&M, CPhI,
IFSEC, TFM&A, Cruise Shipping Miami, the Concrete Show and many others, UBM Live
exhibitions, conferences, awards programs, publications, websites and training and
certification programs are an integral part of the marketing plans of companies across
more than 20 industry sectors.
About Fruugo: Fruugo.com is a UK based global online marketplace for retailers and for
shoppers. Operating in 23 countries across the globe in the shopper's languages,
currencies and major payment methods, shoppers in any country can buy cross border from
multiple retailers (even from multiple countries) all in one transaction. Fruugo enables
retailers to sell internationally and be paid in their local currency. It feels local but
it's truly global.
The only cost to retailers is a commission on each of the orders Fruugo generates.
There are no sign-up fees, no recurring fees and no cost-per-click fees - there's simply a
10% commission on each order inclusive of all currency, payment processing and anti-fraud
fees. Fruugo already has over one million products 'live' for global shoppers, from
hundreds of retailers around the world.
Consumers Consider Data More Valuable Than Their Devices
ABINGDON, England, September 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Newly launched Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device offers one-step protection
for cyber attacks aimed at any device
More than half (56 per cent) of us consider our data to be more valuable than the
device or computer it is stored on, according to Kaspersky Lab [http://www.kaspersky.co.uk
]. Its international study of consumers[1] found that one in ten consumers (10 per cent)
would go as far as to hire an outside expert to recover lost data following a cyber
attack. [http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/internet-security-center/threats/botnet-attacks ]
However, lost information often proves difficult to get back. Kaspersky Lab's study
revealed that following a cyber attack, more than 60 per cent of victims are unable to
retrieve all the data that had been compromised. With one in five malware
[http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/internet-security-center/threats/malware-classifications ]
attacks successfully managing to steal or corrupt confidential data, consumers are equally
unfortunate when it comes to retrieval: for 17 per cent of these victims the private data
is irretrievably lost, while just 44 per cent are able to recover only part of it.
"With the increase of technology used within homes, the majority of us (73 per cent)
are using more than one device to connect to the internet, giving cybercriminals more
avenues to access, and steal, data," says David Emm, senior security researcher at
Kaspersky Lab. "Prevention is better than cure - the best way to ensure you keep hold of
your precious data is to protect all connected devices with adequate internet security,
rather than relying on data recovery methods after the attack, which more often than not
are unsuccessful."
Protecting all your digital assets
In response to the growing risk posed by cyber criminals, Kaspersky Lab
[http://www.kaspersky.co.uk ] has launched a new multi-device version of Kaspersky
Internet Security. The security software provides real-time protection for multiple
Windows PCs, Macs, and Android smartphones and tablets, all with a single licence. Users
can apply the award-winning Kaspersky Lab security to any combination of devices.
Key features of Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device
[http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/multi-device-security ] include: Safe Money, Automatic Exploit
Prevention (to stop the criminals reaching you through weaknesses in popular programmes),
ZETA Shield (designed to scan incoming emails and the attachments they contain) and a
'Trusted Applications' mode, to protect financial and personal data on all
internet-connected devices.
Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device is available in three, and five-device
versions at http://www.kaspersky.co.uk for GBP49.99 (three-device) and GBP59.99
(five-device).
Kaspersky Lab is the world's largest privately held vendor of endpoint protection
solutions. The company is ranked among the world's top four vendors of security solutions
for endpoint users*. Throughout its more than 16-year history Kaspersky Lab has remained
an innovator in IT security and provides effective digital security solutions for large
enterprises, SMBs and consumers. Kaspersky Lab, with its holding company registered in the
United Kingdom, currently operates in almost 200 countries and territories across the
globe, providing protection for over 300 million users worldwide. Learn more athttp://www.kaspersky.co [http://www.kaspersky.com ].uk.