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Get the next gen iPhones on the next gen network: available on Verizon LTE Advanced beginning Friday, September 9

For the first time ever, new and existing Verizon customers can trade in their old iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s and 6s Plus for up to $650 credit to get a new iPhone 7 32 GB at no cost.

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome to the next gen iPhones on the next gen network. Verizon announced it will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the best, most advanced iPhones ever, featuring an all-new advanced camera system, dust and water-resistant design, stereo speaker system and the A10 Fusion chip--the most powerful chip on any smartphone, delivering the best batter life ever in an iPhone. And Verizon is making it easy for new and existing customers to get into a new iPhone 7: simply trade in your iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus and get up to $650 credit for your old phone - which covers the cost of a new iPhone 7 32 GB. Verizon customers can pre-order iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus starting at 3:01 a.m. ET on Friday, September 9, at http://www.verizonwireless.com. Both will be available online and in Verizon retail stores beginning at 8:01 a.m. local time on Friday, September 16. 

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iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are powered by iOS 10, the biggest release ever of the world's most advanced mobile operating system. Both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are available in silver, gold, rose gold, and the all-new black and jet black finishes.

With Verizon LTE Advanced, you can get the most out of your new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus on the next gen network. Available in 461 cities from coast to coast, Verizon LTE Advanced gives you 50% faster peak wireless data speeds and is available in loads of less-served places including highways, interstates, country roads and rural America.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, also support Verizon's Advanced Calling, which gives you an HD voice and video calling experience as if you're having a conversation with someone in the same room instead of across the country when the other party also has Advanced Calling.

A week after announcing LTE Advanced, Verizon has added more choice and value to the new Verizon Plan. You can choose a new limited-time 12 GB Verizon Plan for $80 per month that offers Carryover Data, Safety Mode and international calling and texting to and from Mexico and Canada. Families who add the current 2 GB per line bonus data promotion to that plan can get four lines with 20 GB on the Verizon Plan for $160 per month, plus taxes & fees. And now all of the new Verizon Plans - even L or smaller sizes - now include Safety Mode for no additional charge*.

Want a new iPhone 7 at no cost? For a limited time, beginning Friday, September 9, at 12:01 a.m. PST, Verizon is offering iPhone 7 32 GB at no cost after you trade in an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s or 6s Plus.** Have an iPhone 5, 5c, 5s or SE? Get up to $400 towards the purchase of your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. Or trade in your Android or iPhone 4 device for up to $300 in trade-in value.

Visit https://www.verizonwireless.com for complete details on pricing and availability. For more information on iPhone, please visit: http://www.apple.com/iphone.

* At 128 kbps speeds, streaming audio or video content may be affected.

** $649.99 device payment purchase req'd. Less $649.99 trade-in credit applied to account over 24 mos; credit begins in 2-3 bill cycles & ends when balance paid; 0% APR. Line must be active for 2 yrs. for full credit. Trade-in must be in good working & cosmetic condition. $400 trade in value on iPhone 5 series and iPhone SE devices. Good towards the purchase of iPhone 7 32GB and iPhone 7 Plus 32GB (0% APR; $769.99 full price).Trade-in must be in good working & cosmetic condition. Eligible phones for $300 trade-in value: Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, Note 5, LG G4 or V10 and HTC One M9. Eligible phones for $200 trade-in value: Samsung Galaxy S5 or Note 4, LG G3, HTC One M8, Droid Maxx 2 and Droid Turbo 2. Eligible phones for $100 trade-in value: Samsung Galaxy S4, LG G2, HTC One M7, Apple iPhone 4 or 4s, Droid Maxx and Droid Turbo. Limited time offer. Trade-in must be in good working and cosmetic condition.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, has a diverse workforce of nearly 162,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 113.2 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's premiere all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit http://www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.

National media contacts:
Laura Merritt
614.561.2605 / Laura.merritt@verizon.com / Twitter: @merrittLbliss

Kelly Crummey
908.268.7402 / Kelly.Crummey@verizon.com / Twitter: @kcrummey

Local market contacts:
Carolyn Schamberger
National Field Operations
847.204.4282 / carolyn.schamberger1@verizonwireless.com / @cschamz

Andrew Testa
Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont
908.626.8339 / andrew.testa@verizonwireless.com / @andrewtesta

Kate Jay
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
678.339.4828 / Kate.Jay@VerizonWireless.com / @KateHarrisJay

Steve Van Dinter
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin
847.706.1791 / Steven.VanDinter@verizonwireless.com / @svandinter

Jeannine Brew
Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
972.444.5233 / jeannine.brew@verizonwireless.com / @jeanninebrew

Meagan Dorsch
Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
303.694.8990 / Meagan.Dorsch@VerizonWireless.com /@MeaganDPR

Heidi Flato
Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington
925.279.6545 / heidi.flato@verizonwireless.com / @heidiflato

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Midea Introduces Revolutionary Energy-efficient Technologies for Kitchen and Home Appliances at 2016 IFA

BERLIN, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, the leading consumer appliances manufacturer, wowed the 2016 IFA trade show with its latest kitchen and home appliances products, highlighting new trademarked technologies as the world's leading trade fair that kicked off on September 2 at the Messe Berlin international exhibition center.

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Midea made a strong comeback to this year's IFA with a special focus on innovative technologies aiming to make life easier for every family.

A signature product at 2016 IFA is Midea's latest 7735L built-in dishwasher, a smarter and safer model which significantly improves user experience and energy efficiency with five new innovative technologies.

The highly energy-efficient dishwasher only takes 7.5L water (two gallons) per cycle with the AquaVault(TM) smart water management system which customizes the water usage per requirement, while the average standard dishwasher requires about 10L. Midea's intelligent HeatFLEX(TM) technology increases the washing temperature when needed, and the Velox(TM) technology also expedites the drying process to 15 minutes.

The 7735L dishwasher is equipped with the Flip2Launch(TM) self-closing front control panel with touch sensor which makes operation much easier, and also TrueChildLock(TM) to prevent children accidentally changing the wash cycle or starting the dishwasher.

Midea also developed new technologies for other products to promote a healthy and hassle-free lifestyle and has brought them to IFA 2016. The energy-efficient steam oven can reach 100 degrees Celsius (212 Fahrenheit) within two minutes. The microwave's smart sensor is capable of adjusting cooking time depending on the moisture, humidity or weight of the food.

"Technology is the most important element in developing new kitchen and home appliances. Midea is committed to creating surprisingly friendly products that are easy to use. We focus on solving the real problems our consumers face every day in their homes," said Danielle Boils, Branding and Marketing director, Overseas Sales & Marketing Department of Midea's Kitchen Appliances Division.

About Midea Kitchen Appliance Division

Midea Kitchen Appliance Division is affiliated to Midea Group, one of the largest household appliance manufacturers in China. Founded in 1968, Midea is one of the world's largest kitchen appliance suppliers with annual sales revenue exceeding USD2.7 billion, and is the world's No.1 microwave oven and No.3 dishwasher manufacturer. It operates three production bases and two R&D centers in China in addition to a production base in Belarus and an R&D center in Bologna, Italy.

Midea Kitchen Appliance Division

CONTACT: Susan Fang, +86-755-2360-6382, susan_fang@midea.com.cn

Midea Introduces Revolutionary Energy-efficient Technologies for Kitchen and Home Appliances at 2016 IFA

BERLIN, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, the leading consumer appliances manufacturer, wowed the 2016 IFA trade show with its latest kitchen and home appliances products, highlighting new trademarked technologies as the world's leading trade fair that kicked off on September 2 at the Messe Berlin international exhibition center.

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Midea made a strong comeback to this year's IFA with a special focus on innovative technologies aiming to make life easier for every family.

A signature product at 2016 IFA is Midea's latest 7735L built-in dishwasher, a smarter and safer model which significantly improves user experience and energy efficiency with five new innovative technologies.

The highly energy-efficient dishwasher only takes 7.5L water (two gallons) per cycle with the AquaVault(TM) smart water management system which customizes the water usage per requirement, while the average standard dishwasher requires about 10L. Midea's intelligent HeatFLEX(TM) technology increases the washing temperature when needed, and the Velox(TM) technology also expedites the drying process to 15 minutes.

The 7735L dishwasher is equipped with the Flip2Launch(TM) self-closing front control panel with touch sensor which makes operation much easier, and also TrueChildLock(TM) to prevent children accidentally changing the wash cycle or starting the dishwasher.

Midea also developed new technologies for other products to promote a healthy and hassle-free lifestyle and has brought them to IFA 2016. The energy-efficient steam oven can reach 100 degrees Celsius (212 Fahrenheit) within two minutes. The microwave's smart sensor is capable of adjusting cooking time depending on the moisture, humidity or weight of the food.

"Technology is the most important element in developing new kitchen and home appliances. Midea is committed to creating surprisingly friendly products that are easy to use. We focus on solving the real problems our consumers face every day in their homes," said Danielle Boils, Branding and Marketing director, Overseas Sales & Marketing Department of Midea's Kitchen Appliances Division.

About Midea Kitchen Appliance Division

Midea Kitchen Appliance Division is affiliated to Midea Group, one of the largest household appliance manufacturers in China. Founded in 1968, Midea is one of the world's largest kitchen appliance suppliers with annual sales revenue exceeding USD2.7 billion, and is the world's No.1 microwave oven and No.3 dishwasher manufacturer. It operates three production bases and two R&D centers in China in addition to a production base in Belarus and an R&D center in Bologna, Italy.

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Midea Kitchen Appliance Division

CONTACT: Susan Fang, +86-755-2360-6382,  susan_fang@midea.com.cn

E/LA Advertising and Obsidian Entertainment Launch Retro Campaign to Announce Pathfinder Adventures on Mobile

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

The 80s called.

They want their campaign back.

When E/LA and Obsidian Entertainment partnered up to launch the mobile version of Pathfinder Adventures, the popular tabletop role-playing game, the first thing we did was set our clocks back 30 years.

"It's fun to look back to look forward," says Carlos Musquez, Executive Creative Director at E/LA. "We felt there was something so intriguing about launching an iPhone/Android version of a game inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, which debuted at a time when the 80s brick phone was the hottest tech in town."

Featuring :15 and :30 second spots shot in 4:3 aspect ratio with a cast you'll probably recognize from freshman year, this campaign invites viewers on a journey back to a simpler time and place--your parents' living room. From digital to social and outreach to specific gaming influencers, every piece of communication is dripping with wide-eyed naïveté and good old-fashioned 80s nostalgia, with a few hidden gems thrown in to reward those who look closely.

The campaign will run broadly across digital and social media outlets. Pre-roll ads will appear on YouTube, augmented by Facebook and Instagram posts.

For more information please contact:

E/LA Advertising
18401 Von Karman Ave.
Suite 120
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 222-2760

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Belkin Introduces Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar(TM) For iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus

Belkin works with Apple to develop the Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus; Enables simultaneous charging and listening using Lightning Audio

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Belkin(®), market leader in mobile accessories, today announced the Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Developed closely with Apple, Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar plugs into the Lightning connector making it possible to use Lightning Audio headphones or the Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter and charge your iPhone at the same time.

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"We're excited to offer the Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar to our customers, extending our family of RockStar multi-port products and creating an easy way for people to charge and listen on the go," says Steve Malony, VP, GM Belkin.

The Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar offers dual functionality for charging and listening. Whether you want to charge in the car, on the go, or at home, the Belkin adapter makes it possible to listen to Lightning Audio and power your iPhone, simultaneously.

The adapter is designed to work with the full ecosystem of Lightning Audio headphones and there's no need to remove your phone case while using it.

Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar

    --  Dual functionality so you can listen to Lightning Audio and charge at
        the same time
    --  Compatible with Lightning Audio headphones(**) and Apple Lightning to
        3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
    --  Supports pass-through charging up to 12W for iPhone and iPad
    --  Supports up to 48 kHz, 24-bit audio output
    --  Works with the Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case and battery packs for
        on the go charging
(**) Supports one Lightning Audio device and one charger only

Availability

The new Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar(TM) will be available October 10 for an MSRP of $39.95 on Belkin.com, Apple.com and at Apple retail stores.

About Belkin

Belkin® developed its first people-inspired products in 1983 with cables that quickly led to the development of the first intelligent cable that connected an Apple IIc, Apple's first portable computer, to a printer. Today, more than one Belkin product is sold every second globally. Designed in Southern California, and extending across four pillars--power, productivity, protection and connectivity - Belkin products include award-winning lines such as the Valet(TM) Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone, MIXIT (TM) Cables, RockStar multi-port solutions, QODE(TM) keyboards, and a complete range of mobile, power and charging solutions, including USB-IF certified USB-C accessories, wireless charging docks, and solutions for Android systems. Belkin's next generation ScreenCare+ and TrueClear(TM) Pro screen protection service applies state of the art protection with unparalleled accuracy and is available at select leading retailers worldwide. A privately held company, Belkin has more than 1,200 employees in more than 30 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit Belkin on the Web, Follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, or Follow us on Instagram.

© 2016 Belkin International, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Jen Warren, (310) 422-6588, jen.warren@belkin.com

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

Synopsys Expands Collaboration with ARM to Deliver Artisan Physical Libraries and POP IP Support for IC Compiler II

Solution Enables Maximum Benefits of Leading Process Technologies with High QoR

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

    --  ARM and Synopsys collaborate to deliver ARM(®) Artisan(®) standard
        cells and memory libraries and ARM POP(TM) IP support for the Synopsys
        IC Compiler(TM) II place-and-route system
    --  Collaboration enables leading-edge partners to achieve optimal
        power-performance-area results for popular ARM processors at 28-nm and
        16-/14-nm FinFET technologies
    --  Advancements on optimized implementation of ARM's latest premium CPU,
        the ARM Cortex(®)-A73, to be presented at Synopsys' IC Compiler II
        Technology Symposium, September 14 at the Santa Clara Marriott hotel
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced it has collaborated with ARM to enable the delivery of Artisan standard cells, memories, ARM POP IP and core-hardening acceleration technology, compatible with Synopsys' IC Compiler II place-and-route system. Introduced in 2014, IC Compiler II is the industry's leading solution for advanced physical design at all process nodes, delivering high quality of results (QoR) with the fastest design throughput. ARM and Synopsys worked together closely to ensure that IC Compiler II fully utilizes the power, performance and area benefits of Artisan Physical IP and ARM POP IP in ARM processor implementations, including the latest premium ARM Cortex-A73 CPU on 16-/14-nanometer (nm) FinFET technologies. With work ongoing on the emerging 10nm and 7nm process nodes, the collaboration will enable adopters of ARM's mobile IP using IC Compiler II to continue to maximize performance and energy-efficiency while accelerating the delivery of innovative products to market.

"Leading-edge processors continue to push the envelope on speed and energy-efficiency, utilizing significant advancements in silicon technology," said Ron Moore, vice president of marketing for the physical design group at ARM. "In anticipation of this growing complexity, ARM has been working closely with Synopsys to put in place optimally-tuned standard cells, logic, and memory instances for IC Compiler II. In our testing, the combined solution delivered the full benefits of FinFET process technologies while demonstrating impressive throughput. We are continuing to collaborate with Synopsys on 10nm and 7nm design enablement."

IC Compiler II features many innovative technologies that make it suitable for high-performance, energy-efficient ARM processor implementations, resulting in an envelope of milliwatts/megahertz (mW/MHz) options for mobile applications. Fast library exploration, efficient early-data handling and automatic data-flow-driven floorplan prototyping make it possible to resolve primary design decisions with high accuracy. Novel optimization technologies, including the industry's first analytical physical synthesis engine, layer-aware promotion and physically-aware clock gate insertion, guide designers decisively toward frequency targets while keeping total-negative-slack (TNS) impact low. Fast parametric on-chip-variation analysis (POCV), global-route-based net estimation and signoff-accurate delay calculation ensure optimal correlation, less margining, and fewer engineering change orders (ECOs). Finally, advanced logic restructuring, active total-power optimization and global concurrent clock-and-data optimization technologies aggressively reduce area and power while ensuring timing closure.

"Since its market debut, IC Compiler II has seen tremendous customer response and has already enabled thousands of implementations across a multitude of advanced silicon applications," said Bijan Kiani, vice president of marketing for the Design Group at Synopsys. "Our ongoing collaboration with ARM on Artisan physical libraries and ARM POP IP, together with ARM processors, ensures our mutual customers can get the best performance and yield out of their foundry process while improving designer productivity and getting to market faster."

Availability

Artisan Physical IP and ARM POP IP support for IC Compiler II on leading FinFET foundry process nodes is now available. For more information, contact your ARM partner manager.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software(TM) partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15(th) largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at http://www.synopsys.com.

Editorial Contact:

Sabina Burns

Synopsys, Inc.

650-584-7137
sabina.burns@synopsys.com

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Synopsys, Inc.

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Nouveau Solutions Releases New Website

WOKINGHAM, England, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Nouveau Solutions is proud to announce the release of their new website, which has
been built in conjunction with digital agency Red Hot Penny.

    The new, fully-responsive website has been designed to reflect the changing
requirements of Nouveau's new and prospective clients who work on multiple devices and
need to be able to reach content on the move, whether it be on their phone, tablet or
laptop.

    The site has also been created to reflect the development of Nouveau Solutions and its
wide-ranging IT solutions package, from their Platinum Partner relationship with Fortinet,
their in-depth Managed Services and additional product partner offerings such as Avecto
and LogRhythm.

    The website has been designed as a hub for IT-related thought leadership and, in
addition to information of all of Nouveau's products, it will provide IT professionals
with in-depth information on such topics as cyber-security or managed services to be a
leading voice in the industry. You can find the new website here:
http://www.nouveau.co.uk

    About Nouveau

    Nouveau Solutions is a specialist network and security solutions company, offering
consultancy, professional and managed services and software development, with a reputation
for excellence in supporting and serving its customers.

    The organisation specialises in finding the optimum solution to meet a company's
operational needs, using in-house consultancy expertise and software development, where
and when needed, to create perfectly tailored and scalable systems and support services
for your organisation.

    Nouveau Solutions is a Fortinet Platinum Partner, Avecto Elite Partner and Microsoft
Gold Partner.

    Contact: Gareth Crew, +44-(0)7760-270742

Nouveau Solutions

Belkin® Introduces Cases, Screen Protection, Armbands And More For New Apple Devices

Belkin Offers Full Range of Solutions to Accessorize, Protect and Maximize Functionality of the New iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch Series 2

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Belkin today announced a full range of new products for the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Apple Watch Series 2 including state-of-the-art screen protection, armbands, watch bands, phone cases and accessories.

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"Yesterday's announcement from Apple marks an incredibly exciting time for us at Belkin," said Steve Malony, general manager & VP, Belkin. "We are introducing a broad range of iPhone and Apple Watch products, and every design we create is inspired by our mission to help people get the most out of this new technology."

Belkin's innovative collection includes Apple Watch bands, InvisiGlass® Ultra screen protection, Air Protect(TM) SheerForce(TM) phone cases, Sport-Fit, Sport-Fit Plus and Sport-Fit Pro armbands and Apple cases and stands.

Protect Yourself. (price + compatibility)

InvisiGlass® Ultra Accessory Glass 2 by Corning®

    --  The newest and most premium screen protector, InvisiGlass Ultra, is made
        with Accessory Glass 2 by Corning
    --  Based upon tests of Accessory Glass 2 by Corning compared with soda-lime
        glass (actual results may vary), InvisiGlass Ultra provides:
        --  Improved scratch resistance: up to 3-5x improvement in the force
            required to cause deep strength-degrading scratches which are often
            accompanied by chipping (lateral cracking)
        --  Better drop performance: up to 25 percent increase in drop
            performance
        --  Reduced scratch visibility: up to 25 percent reduction in scratch
            visibility
        --  Ultra-thin: 0.21mm between you and your screen preserves touchscreen
            sensitivity; smooth glide of real glass and crystal clarity
    --  MSRP $39.99
    --  Available mid-September on Belkin.com
Air Protect(TM) SheerForce(TM) Case for iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus

    --  Super lightweight, impact-resistant, transparent case to protect against
        bumps, drops, scratches, yellowing or dust
    --  Quality responsive button protection, dock compatible with full access
        to ports
    --  Hues complement smartphone colors; lab-tested slim fit
    --  MSRP $24.99
    --  Available late September on Belkin.com
Be Productive. Get Outside. (price + compatibility)

Sport-Fit Armband for iPhone 7

    --  High-grade film protects phone while allowing for screen access, Velcro
        strap allows for adjustable and secure fit
    --  Lightweight neoprene material makes the armband easy to hand-wash when
        needed as well as protects the phone from sweat so it is not impacted
    --  Easy integration for most phone cases
    --  MSRP $24.99
    --  Available September 10 at: http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8W781
Sport-Fit Plus Armband for iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus

    --  All bullets above plus:
    --  Separate card and cash pocket allows you to carry all necessities
    --  Perforated arm strap allows for better breathability and comfort
    --  MSRP $29.99-34.99
    --  Available September 10 at: http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8W782 and
        http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8W784
Sport-Fit Pro Armband for iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus

    --  All bullets above plus:
    --  Cord management loop
    --  MSRP $34.99-39.99
    --  Available September 10 at: http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8W783 and
        http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8W785
Accessorize. (price + compatibility)

Apple Watch Classic Band

    --  Premium leather on front and back with painted edges
    --  Laser-etched logo on satin finish hardware with accent stitching
    --  Premium Apple-like lugs for seamless integration with Apple Watch and
        Apple color matching
    --  MSRP $59.99
    --  Available late September on Belkin.com
Stand for Apple Pencil

    --  Elegant storage solution for Apple Pencil
    --  Aircraft-grade anodized aluminum and bead-blasted finish
    --  Recessed silicon tip holder for added protection and weighted base for
        added stability
    --  MSRP $29.99
    --  Available end of September at: http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8J199-APL/
Case + Stand for Apple Pencil

    --  All-in-one storage and stand solution for your Apple Pencil and Apple
        Pencil accessories. The protective case stores your Apple Pencil while
        keeping its small accessories safe in compartments designed especially
        for them. Compact and minimalist, it also functions as a protective
        stand so your Apple Pencil is always within easy reach when you're in
        the office or out and about
    --  Storage compartments for: Apple Pencil, Lightning charge adapter, extra
        Apple Pencil tip and Apple Pencil cap
    --  Apple Pencil stand
    --  High-gloss PC exterior with protective lid
    --  Fabric lining for added protection
    --  MSRP $29.99
    --  Available at: http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8J206/
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About Belkin

Belkin® developed its first people-inspired products in 1983 with cables that quickly led to the development of the first intelligent cable that connected an Apple IIc, Apple's first portable computer, to a printer. Today, more than one Belkin product is sold every second globally. Designed in Southern California, and extending across four pillars--power, productivity, protection and connectivity - Belkin products include award-winning lines such as the Valet(TM) Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone, MIXIT (TM) Cables, RockStar multi-port solutions, QODE(TM) keyboards, and a complete range of mobile, power and charging solutions, including USB-IF certified USB-C accessories, wireless charging docks, and solutions for Android systems. Belkin's next generation ScreenCare+ and TrueClear(TM) Pro screen protection service applies state of the art protection with unparalleled accuracy and is available at select leading retailers worldwide. A privately held company, Belkin has more than 1,200 employees in more than 30 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit Belkin on the Web, Follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, or Follow us on Instagram.

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Virtual Chef Arriving To A Kitchen Near You

FireBoard adds Amazon Alexa voice integration to its smart thermometer

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirling around the kitchen, keeping track of everything cooking can be a tall order, but a new voice assisted feature available through Amazon's Alexa platform makes cooking just a bit easier.  Now you can ask "Alexa, ask FireBoard temperature" and receive a friendly audible update on the temperature of your food, either on the barbecue or in the oven. 

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The technology is made possible by pairing a Cloud Connected Smart Thermometer called the FireBoard, with a device enabled with Alexa voice recognition software.  The FireBoard is a 6 channel, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth thermometer available via Kickstarter at a discounted price of $149.

Alexa enabled devices include the Amazon Echo, Dot, Tap and the Fire TV.

According to FireBoard founder Ted Conrad, adding voice integration to the FireBoard was a natural extension of FireBoard's existing software.  "The main goal of the FireBoard is to make it easier to monitor temperature, and by adding Alexa skills, our users can now get temperature updates hands free."   

FireBoard provides iOS, Android and web applications for users to check their realtime temperatures or receive alerts remotely, wherever internet is available.  The FireBoard cloud based thermometer also serves as a data logger, keeping a history of previous cooking activity.   

More information and a link to the campaign can be found at fireboard.io/kickstarter.  Additional company information including product photos are available at fireboard.io/press

Please contact FireBoard Labs at info@fireboard.io and (816) 945-2232 with any questions.

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Canon Celebrates Significant Milestone With Production Of 120 Million EF Lenses

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today that its parent company, Canon Inc., reached a new lens-manufacturing milestone with the production on August 26, 2016 of the Company's 120-millionth EF-series interchangeable lens for EOS cameras--an EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM telephoto zoom lens.

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Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (Autofocus) single-lens reflex film cameras began in 1987 at the Company's Utsunomiya Plant. Over the years, EF lenses have gained support from a wide range of users and production has since expanded to a total of four manufacturing bases, including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in southern Japan.

EF lens production passed the 10-million-unit mark in 1995 and crossed the 50-million-unit threshold in 2009. In April 2014, the Company celebrated its first-in-the-world achievement of having manufactured 100 million EF lenses, and now, setting a new world record for the most interchangeable lenses produced, Canon manufactured its 120-millionth EF lens in August 2016. In addition, Canon's interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and compact-system cameras), which utilize EF lenses, have maintained the No. 1 share of the global market for 13 consecutive years since 2003.(*)

Canon's proprietary EF lenses, launched in March 1987 along with the EOS SLR camera system, have continued to evolve since their introduction, leading the industry through the incorporation of a wide range of innovative technologies, including such world's firsts as the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Image Stabilizer (IS) technology, a multilayered diffractive optical (DO) element, and Subwavelength Structure Coating (SWC) anti-reflection technology. The Company's extensive EF lens-series lineup currently comprises a total of 97 models,(**) including EF Cinema Lenses for digital cinematography.(***)

Canon will continue refining its imaging technologies centered on its EF lens lineup, striving to cater to the varying needs of photographers--from first-time users to advanced amateurs and professionals--while contributing to expanding the photographic and video imaging culture.

(*) As of March 29, 2016, based on a Canon survey.
(**) Including two EF lens extenders and three models available outside of Japan. As of September 7, 2016.
(***) For more information visit "The Eyes of EOS" Canon EF lens portal site at http://www.canon.com/the-eyes-of-eos/

Canon EF Lenses Equipped with World's-first Technologies

                                 Model name      Main features and technologies      Launch date
                                 ----------      ------------------------------      -----------

    EF300mm f/2.8L USM(1)                   World's first(2) use of a lens-based
                                            Ultrasonic Motor (USM)                   Nov. 1987
    ---------------------                                                            ---------

    USM technology
     delivers fast
     autofocusing
     thanks to its
     high torque
     and
     responsiveness.
     By converting
     ultrasonic
     vibrations
     into
     rotational
     energy, the
     technology
     makes possible
     quiet, smooth
     AF drive
     performance.
    ----------------

    EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM(3)            World's first(2) use of Image Stabilizer
                                            (IS) technology                          Sep. 1995
    ----------------------------                                                     ---------

    Users can see
     the results of
     IS technology
     through the
     viewfinder.
     Delivering
     high precision
     and stability
     for
     outstanding
     image
     stabilization
     results, this
     technology
     expands the
     possibilities
     for handheld
     photography.
    ---------------

    EF400mm f/4 DO IS USM4                  World's first(2) use of a diffractive
                                            optical (DO) lens element                Dec. 2001
    ----------------------                                                           ---------

    Diffraction is
     an optical
     phenomenon in
     which light
     waves bend as
     they pass
     around the
     edges of an
     object. DO
     lens elements
     use this
     phenomenon to
     correct for a
     variety of
     aberrations by
     controlling
     the path that
     light travels.
    ---------------

    EF24mm f/1.4L II USM                    World's first5 use of Subwavelength
                                            Structure Coating (SWC)                  Dec. 2008
    --------------------                                                             ---------

    SWC technology
     helps minimize
     reflections by
     aligning
     countless
     wedge-shaped
     structures
     more minute
     than the
     wavelength of
     visible light
     on the surface
     of a camera
     lens.
    ---------------

    EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM             World's first(2) use of Hybrid IS, which
                                            helps compensate for both angle camera
                                            shake and shift camera shake             Oct. 2009
    ---------------------------                                                      ---------

    Employing a
     newly
     developed
     algorithm,
     Hybrid IS
     optimally
     adjusts for
     camera shake
     based on
     information
     gathered by
     two sensors
     located in the
     lens. By
     precisely
     driving the
     optical
     correction
     system, the
     technology
     simultaneously
     corrects for
     angle and
     shift camera
     shake.
    ---------------

    EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM               World's first(2) fisheye lens to deliver
                                            both 180-degree diagonal angle of view
                                            and 180-degree circular fisheye          Jul. 2011
    -------------------------                                                        ---------

    The EF8-15mm f/
     4L Fisheye USM
     enables the
     capture of
     images with
     dramatic
     deformations,
     exaggerated
     perspectives
     and extreme
     depths of
     field, making
     possible
     images that
     are
     significantly
     distorted,
     similar to
     what a fish
     might see were
     it to look
     skyward from
     under the
     water surface.
    ---------------

    EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM                 World's first(2) super-telephoto zoom
                                            lens to employ an internal extender      May 2013
    Extender 1.4x
    -------------

    Featuring a
     built-in 1.4x
     extender, the
     EF200-400mm
     f/4L IS USM
     Extender
     1.4x's zoom
     range can be
     expanded with
     a simple one-
     touch
     operation even
     in locations
     where users
     are unable to
     switch lenses.
    ---------------

    EF11-24mm f/4L USM                      World's first(2) lens offering ultra-
                                            wide-angle 11 mm minimum focal length    Feb. 2015
    ------------------                                                               ---------

    In addition to
     achieving the
     world's widest
     angle of view
     starting at a
     minimum focal
     length of
     11mm, the
     EF11-24mm f/
     4L USM
     effectively
     corrects for
     aberrations
     commonly
     associated
     with ultra-
     wide-angle
     lenses,
     delivering
     superior
     image-quality
     performance.
    ---------------

    1              As of September 7, 2016, production for
                   this lens has already been discontinued.
                   Successor: EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
                   (launched in August 2011).

    2             Among interchangeable SLR camera lenses.

    3              As of September 7, 2016, production for
                   this lens has already been discontinued.
                   Successor: EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
                   (launched in September 2005).

    4              As of September 7, 2016, production for
                   this lens has already been discontinued.
                   Successor: EF400 f/4 DO IS II USM
                   (launched in November 2014).

    5             Among photography lenses.

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

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

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Tech21 Announces Unbeatable Phone Protection for the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

LONDON, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Tech21, the leaders in impact protection for mobile devices and UK's number one case
brand, today announced the launch of its new and enhanced protective range of Apple iPhone
7
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cases and screen shields,
and Apple iPhone 7 Plus
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cases and screen
protectors.

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    Tech21 continues to push the boundaries of impact protection by introducing an all-new
3 layer impact absorption system along with its scientifically proven material, FlexShock
(TM) [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb ], an ultra-efficient impact absorbing material which
is scientifically proven to dissipate impact force, preventing it from passing directly
through to the device. The revolutionary new design increases drop protection on some of
the slimmest and best-selling lines by 50%, enabling them to now withstand drops of up to
3 metres/9.9 feet.

    With this new range, tech21 has worked tirelessly to improve, re-design and refine
every product to ensure that they continue to offer market leading impact protection that
does not compromise phone performance. Each of these case collections has been rigorously
tested to ensure perfect compatibility with Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. This guarantees a
perfect fit, no loss in signal quality and no interference to Wi-Fi, mobile networks,
Bluetooth syncing or features such as Apple Pay. Core functionality such as camera,
acoustics and sensors (such as Touch ID) will work the same with the case on or off.  

    The new range of iPhone(R) cases and screen shields includes:

    Cases re-designed  

       
        - Evo Mesh and Evo Check - More protection. More personality. FlexShock(TM) and an
          all-new three-layer impact absorption system means the advanced drop protection of Evo
          Mesh & Evo Check have increased by 50%, now with a 3m/9.9 ft drop limit. Designs
          include a unique mesh or checkered pattern in a range of vibrant colours. Availability
          of Evo Check: Apple.com, O2, John Lewis, EE, Three, Stormfront and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-check-case-for-apple-iphone-7?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          Availability of Evo Mesh: Apple.com
          [http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKGT2ZM/A/tech21-evo-mesh-case-for-iphone-7?fnode=ecd7554954c0ee9469b979165a56943fc21843bd7d4b5502db2b4131aeffa3cba5d6168bbad8d0d282822c6be80d9b4126ab7273980fe35c3c136f9a8883d9f0e3878c45c06c3155884972ea29585a5c84b99fa003fc8446ecf707a27ed85dbd ]
          .
        - Evo Gem - Protection in dazzling colour. Available in a range of dazzling colours and
          featuring a stunning geometric design, Evo Gem protects in style. Thanks to FlexShock
          (TM) and an all-new 3-layer impact absorption system, Evo Gem offers 3m/9.9ft drop
          protection. Availability: Apple.com and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-gem-case-for-apple-iphone-7?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .
        - Evo Tactical - Durable protection. Refined. Designed to endure the busy day ahead
          while complementing your smartphone's premium, refined design. Evo Tactical's drop
          protection has increased by 50% thanks to FlexShock(TM) and an all-new 3-layer impact
          absorption system that now offers 3m/9.9ft drop protection. Availability: O2,
          Stormfront and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-tactical-case-for-apple-iphone-7?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .
        - Evo Wallet - More protection. More convenience. Revolutionising the wallet category
          with a unique detachable screen cover and a 50% increase in drop protection thanks to
          FlexShock(TM) and an all-new 3-layer impact absorption system. Evo Wallet can now
          withstand drops of 3m/9.9ft whilst also being significantly thinner than previous
          versions. Availability: O2, John Lewis, EE, Stormfront and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-wallet-case-for-apple-iphone-7?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .

    Cases refined 

       
        - Evo Elite - Protection. Re-imagined. An all-new design and application technique
          means Evo Elite's sophisticated, iPhone(R) colour matched finish is now significantly
          more durable with improved scratch resistance. Available in Rose Gold, Gold and Silver
          and with 2m/6.6ft drop protection you can trust Evo Elite to keep your phone as
          beautiful as the day you took it out of the box. Availability: Evo Elite in brushed
          black and rose gold will be sold exclusively at Apple retail stores nationwide and
          online at apple.com and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-elite-case-for-apple-iphone-7?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          . Evo Elite in grey is available at O2,
          Stormfront and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-elite-case-for-apple-iphone-7?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .
        - Impact Clear - Protect. Reveal. Pound-for-pound, Impact Clear is our most protective
          case.  The ultra-thin, lightweight design uses BulletShield(TM) impact protection
          material, used in bulletproof glass, while the inbuilt anti-yellowing technology
          keeps the case looking good for longer. Availability: O2, John Lewis, EE, Apple.com,
          Three, Stormfront and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/impact-clear-case-for-apple-iphone-7 ].
        - Evo Tactical Extreme Edition - Durable protection. Enhanced. Designed to keep your
          phone safe and fully functional in the toughest environments, the Extreme Edition
          features our most robust impact technology, offering 4m/13-foot drop protection in a
          slim and lightweight package. Covers on all ports keep your device clean and free
          from dust and debris while giving you comfortable and precise access to all ports and
          function buttons. Availability: O2, Stormfront and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-tactical-extreme-edition-case-for-apple-iphone-7?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .

    Market Leading Screen Protection 

       
        - Evo Glass - Unrivalled protection. Premium feel. Smooth and crystal clear, there's
          nothing quite like the feel of premium glass. Thanks to incredibly tough tempered
          glass and precision polishing and etching techniques, Evo Glass offers unrivalled
          protection that is 3.5 times stronger than the market leader. Availability: O2, John
          Lewis, EE and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/evo-glass-screen-protector-for-apple-iphone-7-tempered-glass?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .
        - Impact Shield Self Heal - Advanced protection. Enduring clarity. Designed with a
          reflowing polymer surface layer that smooths over day-to-day scratches and featuring
          BulletShield(TM) to absorb impact force, Impact Shield Self Heal leaves your screen
          smooth, crystal clear and highly protected. Availability: O2, John Lewis, EE, Impact
          Shield and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/impact-shield-screen-protector-for-apple-iphone-7-self-heal?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .
        - Impact Shield Anti-Glare - Advanced protection. Perfect clarity. By diffusing and
          scattering light, Impact Shield Anti-Glare's surface layer gives perfect clarity in
          direct sunlight. While BulletShield(TM), used in bulletproof glass, spreads out and
          absorbs impact force stopping it passing through to your screen. Availability:
          Apple.com and tech21.com
          [https://www.tech21.com/en_gb/impact-shield-screen-protector-for-apple-iphone-7-anti-glare?utm_source=automic&utm_medium=press&utm_campaign=croydonrelease ]
          .

    "When you choose to protect your new iPhone(R) 7 or iPhone(R) 7 Plus with a tech21
case we know that you are trusting us with one of your most precious items. Mobile phones
have become lifelines for personal and business use, so our mission is to ensure your
phone has the best possible protection to keep it safe from everything life can throw at
it" said Jason Roberts, CEO of tech21.

    High res tech21 Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus phone cases and screen shield images
can be downloaded here: https://we.tl/jSV4DH54e3.

    Further images for all products are available upon request and on the tech21
[https://www.tech21.com/press-resources ] website.

    About tech21 

    Since 2005, tech21 has been developing the most advanced, scientifically proven cases
and screen shields for mobile, tablet and laptop devices worldwide. tech21 combines
science, engineering and British design to create products that address three core
consumer benefits: style, protection and performance. As the brand evolves to continue
meeting the needs of its consumers, tech21 has developed the most advanced impact
protection material on the market - FlexShock(TM). The ultra-thin and lightweight material
absorbs and dissipates force and can withstand drops up to 13 feet. In addition tech21
puts all its products through a rigorous testing program, and in an industry first has
partnered with the National Physical Laboratory [http://www.npl.co.uk ] (NPL) to develop
its testing methodology. This ensures that the tests tech21 products have to pass are
overseen by independent experts. Tech21 is the number one case brand in the UK. For more
information, visit http://www.tech21.com [http://www.tech21.com ].

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MiX Telematics Introduces Industry First Connected Asset Solution

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    MiX Telematics [http://www.mixtelematics.com ] (NYSE: MIXT), a leading global provider
of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, is introducing a unique, industry-first
asset tracking solution for moveable assets.

    MiX Tabs will provide customers with a highly effective solution to keep track of
valuable assets including generators, light towers, storage tanks and pumps. This will
allow for increased visibility of assets, resulting in improved asset utilization and
reduced loss.

    MiX Tabs leverages a unique and secure company network that is formed by connecting
tagged assets to vehicles equipped with MiX's on-board computers. A customer's fleet
reports the last-known location along with a date and time stamp of the tagged assets as
they pass by.

    Catherine Lewis, Executive Vice President of Technology at MiX Telematics explains:
"These details are captured by our MiX Fleet Manager solution, which allows customers to
view the whereabouts of assets as well as when the asset was last spotted. In addition,
MiX's reporting suite adds even further value, allowing reports to be generated from
historic data to show when assets were moved from one location to another. This also helps
ensure assets never go 'missing' and are always allocated to the correct cost center."

    Customers using MiX Tabs will have increased visibility of their assets and the
necessary intelligence to ensure optimal utilization.

    "MiX Tabs is an extremely innovative and cost-effective asset tracking solution. The
self-powered beacons are wireless, easy to install and last for three years or more. As
global leaders in the telematics industry, we have listened to our customers' needs and
provided an industry first solution that gives them more control and oversight. This is an
exciting new addition to MiX's broad product range, and we are looking forward to
harnessing the power thereof to helping our customers become more efficient," says Lewis.

    About MiX Telematics 

    MiX Telematics [http://www.mixtelematics.com ] is a leading global provider of fleet
and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to more than 578,000 subscribers
in over 120 countries. The company's products and services provide enterprise fleets,
small fleets and consumers with solutions for efficiency, safety, compliance and security.
MiX Telematics was founded in 1996 and has offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom,
the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Australia and the United Arab Emirates as well as a
network of more than 130 fleet partners worldwide. MiX Telematics shares are publicly
traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: MIX) and on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE: MIXT). For more information, visit http://www.mixtelematics.com.

    About CTIA Super Mobility 2016

    CTIA Super Mobility 2016(TM) (CTIASuperMobility2016.com
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largest mobile event in America and the only B2B marketplace dedicated to demonstrating
products and strategies for smart cities, mobile-first enterprises and connected consumers
around the globe. For three days, more than 30,000 technology and business professionals,
1,000 exhibiting companies and dozens of collocated partner organizations gather to
discover next-generation technologies, people and ideas transforming everything wireless.
Powered by CTIA for 30+ years, this award-winning trade show advances the association's
commitment to foster wireless innovation and enable connected life. CTIA Super Mobility
2016 takes place September 7-9, 2016 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas,
USA.

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        Contact information

         
        Yudhvir Ranchod

         
        Brand and Communications Specialist

         
        MiX Telematics (International

         
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Gruveo Launches the Gruveo Pro Subscription for Its Anonymous Video Calling Service

The new subscription offers extra features for business and power users

KO ICE, Slovakia, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gruveo announces a new premium subscription, which extends its anonymous video calling service with extra functionality for business and power users. The new subscription, Gruveo Pro, provides business-friendly features such as screen sharing, call screen branding and extended caller context. Visit us at: http://www.gruveo.com.

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With the new subscription, Gruveo users can now share their screen to collaborate seamlessly in real time. It only takes a simple click from within the Gruveo call to quickly and easily share a photo, presentation or a document. Gruveo's new screen sharing capabilities even allow Pro users to trade presentation roles with the person they are collaborating with, meaning that screens can be shared both ways, regardless of the other user's subscription.

The premium subscription also provides the possibility to customize the Gruveo call screen with a distinct background and logo to reflect the Pro user's business. This new feature adds credibility to the Pro user's brand while letting callers know that they are in the right place.

Additionally, with the Gruveo Pro's extended caller context, Pro users can now see incoming call locations down to the city. Pro subscribers also receive access to a caller's referral source to improve marketing attribution and to help them identify which Gruveo link placements are the most successful for gaining new business.

Gruveo Pro is equipped with all of the standard features that Gruveo users have become accustomed to, including unlimited anonymous and direct code calling, in-call text chat, Android and iOS apps as well as a universal web client.

"Gruveo Pro takes Gruveo to the next level," said Art Matsak, the CEO of Gruveo. "We are adding essential business features to the platform to help our users close more sales and improve their communication with customers."

The new, feature-rich Gruveo Pro is now available for a monthly subscription of $12. Gruveo offers a 14-day free trial of the premium subscription to all its users.

About Gruveo

Gruveo is an online video calling platform by Ko ice, Slovakia-based Gruveo Ltd. Its mission is to make video calling as easy as never before by allowing users to connect without registration or software downloads. For more information, please visit http://www.gruveo.com.

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Lasting Image Launches into the Future of Print with Installation of the Canon imagePRESS C10000VP

Growing print leader also adds the Canon imagePRESS C800 to its expansive print fleet

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Lasting Image Recognition. Branding. Solutions. (Lasting Image), an all-encompassing print solutions provider, has installed the Canon imagePRESS C10000VP and Canon imagePRESS C800 Color Digital Presses to help its company advance forward into the future of print.

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Originally founded as an advertising organization in 1990, Lasting Image continues to provide its dynamic customer base with many options to help them grow sales and cut costs - regardless of the industry. Embracing its motto by continuously finding ways to enhance its own recognition, brand, and online solutions portfolio, Lasting Image's mission is to provide new ideas and innovation that help its customers grow their organizations and bring their messages to life.

Adapting to the ever-changing print landscape, Lasting Image shifted much of its business focus to its print division when it was formed just over four years ago. The division was developed after the company recognized a growing need to offer both new and existing customers a more sophisticated way of managing their output-related costs. Combining its advertising and marketing offerings with a mission to offer versatile printing solutions focused on increasing customers' profits, Lasting Image sought a reliable business collaborator to guide them on this advantageous initiative. Within a year the Pennsylvania-based print provider found Canon Solutions America which has since introduced the emerging leader to the revolutionary Canon imagePRESS C10000VP and Canon imagePRESS C800 color digital presses.

"We wanted to improve our approach and show just how uniquely printing can target clients and prospects and vastly expand businesses both today and in the future," said Rick Mann, president of Lasting Image. "With our recent installations and a valued relationship with Canon Solutions America, we are proving to our customers the many ways in which they can cross sell their own clients' brands in a new, fresh way that Canon's technology offers."

Since installing the game-changing imagePRESS C10000VP, Mann and his team noted that the quality and color in their jobs has never been better. Dealing mainly with large industrial accounts, Lasting Image produces significant amounts of high-end literature for its customers, relying on consistency and color in its output technology. Delivering offset-like, vibrant, and stable output quality, the Canon imagePRESS C10000VP has transformed the way Lasting Image manages its print operations.

"Our team used to spend hours perfecting color and waiting for essential components to line up with registration," says Mann. "Now, with our recent investments, we have a fully streamlined process that results in shorter turnaround times, massive cost savings for our customers, and unprecedented productivity."

Combining proven imagePRESS features and new print technologies, the Canon imagePRESS C10000VP/C8000VP Color Digital Press was engineered to deliver production printing excellence for the business advantage of its users. Combining this industry-leading press with the Canon imagePRESS C800, which helps deliver advanced levels of print quality, efficiency, and versatility in both commercial and in-house print environments, Lasting Image now has a complementary print fleet - capable of enhanced media and application flexibility - that has redefined both its internal and external business expectations. The mutually beneficial collaboration has also led to new revenue-generating opportunities for both companies.

"Canon Solutions America was the right choice to allow us to advance into the future of print," added Mann. "But it didn't stop there - the company was also instrumental in helping us achieve G7 certification, an accomplishment that signifies our pursuit to tie equipment and processes together to develop more accurate color quality and versatile images."

"Lasting Image continues to prove to both us and their customers that they are committed to embracing the print movement and using the technology to become a real differentiator in the industry," said Tracie Sokol, vice president, Marketing, Enterprise Services and Solutions, Canon Solutions America. "By working closely with them and our other valued customers, we are given the opportunity to enhance technologies like the imagePRESS Series that can allow companies like Lasting Image to further differentiate themselves as industry leaders."

To learn more about Lasting Image, an award winning company in various sectors from the Promotional Products Association International, visit here.

About Canon Solutions America, Inc.
Canon Solutions America provides industry leading enterprise, production, and large format printing solutions, supported by exceptional professional service offerings. With the technology offerings of the Canon and Océ brands, Canon Solutions America helps companies of all sizes improve sustainability, increase efficiency, and control costs through high volume, continuous feed, digital and traditional printing, and document management solutions. A wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Solutions America is headquartered in Melville, N.Y. and has sales and service locations across the U.S. For more information on Canon Solutions America, please visit csa.canon.com.

Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. Océ is a registered trademark of Océ-Technologies B.V. in the United States and elsewhere. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

© 2016 Canon Solutions America, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Canon Solutions America, Inc. Website: Editorial Contact:

    http://csa.canon.com                   Stephanie Caro

    For sales info/customer support:       631-330-4432

    1-844-443-INFO (4636)                  scaro@csa.canon.com
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Janam Launches XT2 with Microsoft Windows 10

Next-generation mobile operating system from Microsoft provides enterprise-grade security and flexibility to support business growth

WOODBURY, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly, today announced that Microsoft's Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise operating system is now available on its XT2 rugged touch computers. Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise provides maximum security, reliability and computing power and enables interoperability between the XT2 and IoT devices, independent of operating system protocols and platforms.

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The recently launched XT2 is the lightest and most rugged device in its class - enabling mobile employees to work smarter and more efficiently. With both Android 5 Lollipop and Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise versions, XT2 customers now have access to two of the industry's most powerful operating systems in the same sleek, rugged and lightweight form factor.

KEY FACTS

    --  Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise provides an intuitive user experience,
        as well as native support for barcode scanning and other peripherals.
    --  With support for Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise, the XT2 enables
        organizations to efficiently collect and manage data, monitor security
        and increase productivity for on-the-go employees.
    --  Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise supports enterprise data protection
        policies, including device management for multiple users, VPN
        configuration, advanced lockdown and full device wipe capabilities.
    --  Enterprise customers deploying Windows 10-powered XT2 touch computers
        gain access to a rich set of functionalities, including enterprise-grade
        security and comprehensive infrastructure, device and application
        management features.
    --  Janam's XT2 runs powerful line of business applications across a broad
        range of industries, including field service, direct store delivery,
        retail, hospitality, venue access, automotive inspections, and
        transportation and logistics, among others.
SUPPORTING QUOTES

Harry B Lerner, CEO, Janam Technologies
"Janam embraces both the transformational impact of ever-accelerating technology developments and the disruptive impact of delivering products that are 'smaller, lighter, faster, better, and more affordable'. We're thrilled to be among the first companies in our industry to bring Microsoft's latest mobile operating system to customers who require it, and to do so with a product offering as innovative as our XT2 rugged touch computer."

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About Janam
Janam Technologies LLC is a provider of rugged, handheld computing devices for mobile workers.  Janam combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to deliver products and accessories that increase productivity, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.  Specializing in purpose-built mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly, Janam offers products that are designed to run mission-critical applications in retail, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics.  For more information, visit http://www.janam.com.

Products or services mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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CONTACT: Traci Hoch, Janam Technologies LLC, 516.677.9500 ext. 104, traci.hoch@janam.com,www.janam.com

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

Epson Partners with DJI to Create AR Smart Glasses Solutions for Piloting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

Partnership designed to enhance safety and capabilities of DJI drone piloting using Epson Moverio BT-300; launch to mark first mass-market consumer application of AR glasses

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- InterDrone 2016 -- Epson, providers of the Moverio(®) augmented reality (AR) smart eyewear platform, today announced a partnership with DJI, the world's leading maker of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to create new solutions for the Epson Moverio smart glasses and DJI's suite of products and software development kit (SDK) that enhance the safety, productivity and capabilities of UAVs for hobbyists and professionals alike.

As one of the first initiatives of the partnership, DJI will optimize the DJI GO app for the Epson Moverio BT-300 AR smart glasses, shipping late Q4.  With the app and the Moverio glasses, drone pilots will be able to see crystal clear, transparent first person views (FPV) from the drone camera while simultaneously maintaining their line of sight with their aircraft. The DJI GO app works with the DJI Phantom, Inspire and Matrice series flying platforms as well as the Osmo handheld gimbal and camera.

The two companies will co-market the Moverio BT-300 as a compatible DJI accessory. The Epson smart glasses will be available for purchase on DJI.com while the DJI GO app will be available for download from the Moverio Apps Market.

The Epson/DJI partnership arrives as newly streamlined FAA regulations for UAVs took effect last week, making it easier for businesses to expand the use of drones for a variety of aerial photography and videography purposes.  Construction, real estate, insurance, agriculture, emergency response, conservation, academic research, film and video production and numerous other fields that benefit from UAVs have embraced the relaxed rules.  However, the FAA has maintained the rule that UAVs must remain within the visual line-of-sight (VLOS) of the remote pilot, reinforcing the relevance of the Epson and DJI partnership.

"The Moverio BT-300 marks an impressive advance in performance for the platform and will make flying and filming safer and help users stay in compliance with federal regulations," said Michael Perry, director of strategic partnerships, DJI. "We are excited to see the incredible applications that can be built with the BT-300 and the recently relaunched DJI SDK - the possibilities truly are endless."

DJI maintains a 70 percent market share of the $2 billion consumer drone market, and its aerial platforms are used by two­-thirds of businesses approved by the FAA to operate commercially. More than 600,000 UAVs are expected to be in use in 2017.( 1)

"We believe this partnership with DJI will revolutionize how UAV pilots operate their aircraft in this fast-growing industry, now and into the future," said Eric Mizufuka, product manager, New Ventures for Epson America. "In addition to validating Epson's investment in its Moverio line, this is the first time AR smart glasses will be widely available for a mass-market consumer application, marking an historic milestone in the evolution of the category."

In addition to making drone piloting safer, the goals of the partnership include providing pilots and film-makers with new AR tools for enhanced productivity when using a UAV.  Epson and DJI will also work together to create entirely new experiences for the fast-growing number of UAV hobbyists and businesses, as well as conduct joint sales and marketing efforts worldwide.

Launching its first-generation smart glasses in 2011, the Epson Moverio BT-300 represent the world's lightest binocular, transparent smart glasses with an OLED display. Combining breakthrough silicon-based OLED digital display technology and Android OS 5.1, the Moverio BT-300 enables truly transparent mobile AR experiences. The Epson Moverio BT-300 will be available in late Q4 and may be pre-ordered at Epson.com/Moverio. For a complete product overview of the Moverio BT-300, please visit the following link.

Epson will be demonstrating the DJI GO app on the Moverio BT-300 during InterDrone 2016 in Las Vegas, Booth 81 this week, Sept. 7-9.

About Epson

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

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

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

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.  EPSON and Moverio are registered trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark 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.

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CONTACT: Darek Connole, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-4026, darek_connole@ea.epson.com; or Mike Kilroy or Valerie Christopherson, Global Results Communications (GRC), +1 949 689 9550, epson@globalresultspr.com

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Supermicro® Introduces NVIDIA® Pascal(TM) GPU-Enabled Server Solutions Featuring NVIDIA Tesla® P100 GPUs

New 4U SuperServer supporting up to 10 Tesla P100 PCI-E cards, 1U with 4 Tesla P100s, and 2U with up to 6 Tesla P100 cards, featuring Supermicro's single-root complex design optimized for Machine Learning

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in compute, storage, networking technologies and green computing today announced the general availability of its SuperServer solutions optimized for NVIDIA(®) Tesla(®) P100 accelerators with the new Pascal((TM)) GPU architecture.

Supermicro's density optimized 4U SuperServer 4028GR-TR(T)2 supports up to 10 PCI-E Tesla P100 accelerators for up to 210 TFLOPS FP16 peak performance with GPU Direct RDMA support. Supermicro's innovative and GPU optimized single root complex PCI-E design is proven to dramatically improve GPU peer-to-peer communication efficiency over QPI and PCI-E links, with up to 21% higher QPI throughput and 60% lower latency compared to previous generation products. These 4U SuperServers support dual Intel(®) Xeon(®) processor E5-2600 v4/v3 product families, up to 3TB DDR4-2400MHz memory, optional dual onboard 10GBase-T ports, and redundant Titanium Level (96%) digital power supplies.

"Our high-performance computing solutions enable deep learning, engineering, and scientific fields to scale out their compute clusters to accelerate their most demanding workloads and achieve fastest time-to-results with maximum performance-per-watt, per-square-foot, and per-dollar," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "With our latest innovations incorporating the new NVIDIA P100 GPUs, our customers can accelerate their applications and innovations to solve the most complex real world problems."

"Supermicro's new high-density servers are optimized to fully leverage the new NVIDIA Tesla P100 accelerators to provide enterprise and HPC customers with an entirely new level of computing horsepower," said Ian Buck, General Manager of the Accelerated Computing Group at NVIDIA. "The new SuperServers deliver superior energy-efficient performance for compute-intensive data analytics, deep learning and scientific applications while minimizing power consumption."

With the convergence of Big Data Analytics, the latest GPU architectures, and improved Machine Learning algorithms, Deep Learning applications require processing power of multiple GPUs that must communicate efficiently and effectively to expand the GPU network.  Supermicro's single-root GPU system allows multiple GPUs to communicate efficiently to minimize latency and maximize throughput as measured by the NCCL P2PBandwidthTest.

In addition to the 4U supporting up to 10 Tesla P100s, Supermicro also offer the following SuperServers optimized for these new Pascal GPUs:

    --  1U 4 Pascal GPU Optimized SuperServer solution - SuperServer 1028GQ-TR
        generates massively parallel processing power for Machine Learning
        applications.
    --  2U 6 Pascal GPU Optimized SuperServer solution - SuperServer 2028GR-TRHT
        delivers the highest density massively parallel processing power for
        Machine Learning applications in 2U.
    --  1U Ultra SuperServers - Designed to deliver unrivaled performance,
        flexibility, scalability, and serviceability, Supermicro's 1028U servers
        support the new Pascal GPU.  Ideal for demanding Enterprise workloads,
        these server support Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v4 and v3 product
        families (160W/up to 22 Cores), up to 1.5TB of memory in 24 DIMMs, SATA3
        with optional SAS3 and NVMe support for increased storage bandwidth,
        Ultra Riser options available which includes built-in 1G, 10GBase-T, 10G
        SFP+, 40G, and InfiniBand options, and Redundant Titanium Level (96%+)
        power supplies.
    --  2U Ultra SuperServers - Designed to deliver unrivaled performance,
        flexibility, scalability, and serviceability, Supermicro's 2028U
        SuperServers support up to 4 Pascal GPUs.  Ideal for demanding
        Enterprise workloads, these server support Intel® Xeon® processor
        E5-2600 v4 and v3 product families (160W/up to 22 Cores), up to 1.5TB of
        memory in 24 DIMMs, SATA3 with optional SAS3 and NVMe support for
        increased storage bandwidth, Ultra Riser options available which
        includes built-in 1G, 10GBase-T, 10G SFP+, 40G, and InfiniBand options,
        and Redundant Titanium Level (96%+) power supplies.
Supermicro also offers the latest cost-effective Top-of-Rack switching technologies, whether traditional fully-featured models incorporating both hardware and software in a complete solution, or bare metal hardware capable of running third-party software configurable to specific customer needs in an Open Network Environment. Supermicro's new SSH-C48Q is a 1U top-of-rack switch with 48 100Gbps QSFP+ ports. Meanwhile, Supermicro's Server Management Software provides a multifunctional suite of tools that can perform health monitoring, power management and firmware maintenance to help customers deploy and maintain servers in data centers.

For more information on Supermicro's complete range of high performance, high-efficiency Server, Storage and Networking solutions, please visit http://www.supermicro.com.

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About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)

Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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New Perceptual Video Quality Scoring Reduces False Positives in Automated Video QC Solution

Tektronix Introduces New Version of Aurora Featuring Advanced Video Artifact Detection, File-Based QC on the Amazon Cloud and AS-10 PAD Spec Support

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, an industry-leading innovator of video test and monitoring solutions, today announced a series of enhancements to its Aurora automated file-based quality control (QC) solution used by video content creators, post-production houses and content distributors and broadcasters to efficiently test and monitor growing volumes of content.

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Leading the way is a first-of-its-kind Perceptual Video Quality (PVQ) measurement -- now part of Aurora -- that accurately provides a summarized quality measurement for file-based content. Other enhancements include support for Aurora on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud and support for the AS-10 PAD Delivery Specification now required in France.

As the broadcast industry moves toward file based delivery of all services and the increased adoption of multi-screen and Over-The-Top (OTT) media services, the amount of video content that must be tested and verified is expanding rapidly. An efficient way to ensure the quality of all that content is to use an automated QC tool. While these tools offer a speed and cost advantage compared to manual QC, it can be challenging for automated tools to filter out errors that actually impact the viewer's experience compared to the ones that don't, leading to false positives. 

With this release of Aurora, Tektronix is directly addressing these challenges by incorporating proven PVQ technology from its Sentry family of video network monitors. This provides an accurate measure of quality that's based on years of real-world evaluation and then gives operators a tight correlation between file-based and live stream monitoring technologies. Just like Sentry, Aurora can now analyze video content using a proprietary algorithm designed to detect video compression artifacts affecting the viewer's quality of experience. Aurora also graphically plots video quality using a format similar to a Mean Opinion Score (MOS). A well-known industry metric, MOS provides a numerical indication of the perceived quality from the viewer's perspective.

"Ensuring the quality of file-based content is a never-ending job, particularly as more and more content distributors move to multi-screen and adaptive bit rate (ABR) delivery models," said Charlie Dunn, general manager, Video Product Line, Tektronix. "The new features we've added to Aurora are a major step toward helping our customers stay on top of all that content. There's never been anything like PVQ in an automated tool and we see this as going a long-way toward improving efficiency, lowering costs and ultimately improving quality."

Aurora on the Amazon cloud

Cloud-based computing continues to see rapid growth in all industry sectors, and the video industry is no exception. Cloud-based solutions offer a range of advantages including no up-front investment, usage-based pricing models, improved scalability and security. Aurora on the Amazon cloud offers highly scalable automated analysis of file-based video content ingested from different sources, encoded at different bit rates and formats, and using different compression standards for SD/HD, VOD or IPTV delivery.

Like on-premise options, Aurora on the Amazon cloud performs comprehensive checks for quality compliance, playability of audio and video at ingest, after encoding, after transcoding and before playout. Aurora processes files on AWS S3 storage and optimizes EC2 compute instance resources usage on the AWS Cloud.

AS-10 PAD Delivery Specification

Aurora now includes support for the AS-10 PAD Delivery Specification, offering the ability to test content that is delivered to French broadcasters for compliance. Broadcasters in different regions are starting to mandate new restrictions for files delivered from post-productions houses; the latest is AS-10 PAD in France. With support for UK-DPP and now AS-10, Tektronix offers post-production professionals a way to test content to ensure the delivery specifications are being met and to confirm content quality.

Aurora will be among the ground breaking video test solutions featured by Tektronix at IBC 2016. The premier annual event for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content worldwide, the IBC exhibition is being held 9-13 Sept., 2016 in Amsterdam and is expected to draw more than 55,000 attendees from 170 countries and will feature products from over 1,600 exhibitors. Visit Tektronix in Stand 10 D41.

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

About Tektronix

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

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Supermicro(R) Introduces NVIDIA(R) Pasca(TM) GPU-Enabled Server Solutions Featuring NVIDIA Tesla(R) P100 GPUs

New 4U SuperServer supporting up to 10 Tesla P100 PCI-E cards, 1U with 4 Tesla P100s, and 2U with up to 6 Tesla P100 cards, featuring Supermicro's single-root complex design optimized for Machine Learning

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in compute, storage, networking technologies and green computing today announced the general availability of its SuperServer solutions optimized for NVIDIA(®) Tesla(®) P100 accelerators with the new Pascal((TM)) GPU architecture.

Supermicro's density optimized 4U SuperServer 4028GR-TR(T)2 supports up to 10 PCI-E Tesla P100 accelerators for up to 210 TFLOPS FP16 peak performance with GPU Direct RDMA support. Supermicro's innovative and GPU optimized single root complex PCI-E design is proven to dramatically improve GPU peer-to-peer communication efficiency over QPI and PCI-E links, with up to 21% higher QPI throughput and 60% lower latency compared to previous generation products. These 4U SuperServers support dual Intel(®) Xeon(®) processor E5-2600 v4/v3 product families, up to 3TB DDR4-2400MHz memory, optional dual onboard 10GBase-T ports, and redundant Titanium Level (96%) digital power supplies.

"Our high-performance computing solutions enable deep learning, engineering, and scientific fields to scale out their compute clusters to accelerate their most demanding workloads and achieve fastest time-to-results with maximum performance-per-watt, per-square-foot, and per-dollar," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "With our latest innovations incorporating the new NVIDIA P100 GPUs, our customers can accelerate their applications and innovations to solve the most complex real world problems."

"Supermicro's new high-density servers are optimized to fully leverage the new NVIDIA Tesla P100 accelerators to provide enterprise and HPC customers with an entirely new level of computing horsepower," said Ian Buck, General Manager of the Accelerated Computing Group at NVIDIA. "The new SuperServers deliver superior energy-efficient performance for compute-intensive data analytics, deep learning and scientific applications while minimizing power consumption."

With the convergence of Big Data Analytics, the latest GPU architectures, and improved Machine Learning algorithms, Deep Learning applications require processing power of multiple GPUs that must communicate efficiently and effectively to expand the GPU network. Supermicro's single-root GPU system allows multiple GPUs to communicate efficiently to minimize latency and maximize throughput as measured by the NCCL P2PBandwidthTest.

In addition to the 4U supporting up to 10 Tesla P100s, Supermicro also offer the following SuperServers optimized for these new Pascal GPUs:

    --  1U 4 Pascal GPU Optimized SuperServer solution -- SuperServer 1028GQ-TR
        generates massively parallel processing power for Machine Learning
        applications.
    --  2U 6 Pascal GPU Optimized SuperServer solution -- SuperServer
        2028GR-TRHT delivers the highest density massively parallel processing
        power for Machine Learning applications in 2U.
    --  1U Ultra SuperServers -- Designed to deliver unrivaled performance,
        flexibility, scalability, and serviceability, Supermicro's 1028U servers
        support the new Pascal GPU. Ideal for demanding Enterprise workloads,
        these server support Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v4 and v3 product
        families (160W/up to 22 Cores), up to 1.5TB of memory in 24 DIMMs, SATA3
        with optional SAS3 and NVMe support for increased storage bandwidth,
        Ultra Riser options available which includes built-in 1G, 10GBase-T, 10G
        SFP+, 40G, and InfiniBand options, and Redundant Titanium Level (96%+)
        power supplies.
    --  2U Ultra SuperServers -- Designed to deliver unrivaled performance,
        flexibility, scalability, and serviceability, Supermicro's 2028U
        SuperServers support up to 4 Pascal GPUs. Ideal for demanding Enterprise
        workloads, these server support Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v4 and
        v3 product families (160W/up to 22 Cores), up to 1.5TB of memory in 24
        DIMMs, SATA3 with optional SAS3 and NVMe support for increased storage
        bandwidth, Ultra Riser options available which includes built-in 1G,
        10GBase-T, 10G SFP+, 40G, and InfiniBand options, and Redundant Titanium
        Level (96%+) power supplies.
Supermicro also offers the latest cost-effective Top-of-Rack switching technologies, whether traditional fully-featured models incorporating both hardware and software in a complete solution, or bare metal hardware capable of running third-party software configurable to specific customer needs in an Open Network Environment. Supermicro's new SSH-C48Q is a 1U top-of-rack switch with 48 100Gbps QSFP+ ports. Meanwhile, Supermicro's Server Management Software provides a multifunctional suite of tools that can perform health monitoring, power management and firmware maintenance to help customers deploy and maintain servers in data centers.

For more information on Supermicro's complete range of high performance, high-efficiency Server, Storage and Networking solutions, please visit http://www.supermicro.com.

Follow Supermicro on Facebook and Twitter to receive their latest news and announcements.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)

Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CalAmp Announces Next Generation MDT-7P Android Tablet for Mobile Workforce Telematics Applications and Services

New Mobile Data Terminal Provides Powerful Platform for Vehicle Centered Applications

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --CalAmp (NASDAQ:CAMP), a leading provider of wireless products, services and solutions, today announced the availability of the MDT-7P(TM) Android-based tablet designed to integrate with CalAmp's family of aftermarket telematics devices. It features wired, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a rugged 7-inch touchscreen display, and is ideally suited to deliver and support value-added applications for industries such as long-haul trucking, fleet management, asset delivery and mobile workforce management.

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"The MDT-7P is designed at its core to support the development and deployment of telematics applications for the mobile workforce," said Justin Schmid, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Telematics Systems business at CalAmp. "Seamlessly integrated with CalAmp's leading telematics devices, the MDT-7P provides a powerful platform to support, monitor and maintain applications such as those designed to support compliance mandates for hours of service, rests, vehicle inspections and other state and federal regulations."

The MDT-7P leverages CalAmp's management and maintenance system, PULS(TM) (Provisioning/Programming, Update, and Logistical System), for autonomous over-the-air installation of applications and firmware directly to the tablet from trusted sources such as CalAmp's Appstore while in service. In addition, the CalAmp Mobile Framework (CMF) software provides the interface to CalAmp's industry leading programmable event generator, PEG(TM) (Programmable Event Generator).  PEG enables the MDT-7P to communicate with an installed telematics device to continuously monitor the operating environment and respond instantly to pre-defined and configurable threshold conditions such as time, date, motion, location, geo-zone crossings and many other parameters.

The MDT-7P offers a comprehensive and versatile set of features and capabilities including:

    --  Easy-to-use Android Lollipop OS for application development
    --  Support for CalAmp's Appstore providing a secure environment to manage
        and distribute applications content and services
    --  High quality built-in front and rear facing cameras to support streaming
        video applications
    --  Integrated GPS receiver for high precision mapping, navigation, dispatch
        and routing
    --  Secure 802.11 b/g/n protocols for persistent Wi-Fi connectivity
    --  Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 including BLE support
To see the new MDT-7P, please visit CalAmp's booth #5332 at CTIA, Las Vegas, NV September 7-9, 2016.

About CalAmp
CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP) is a pure-play pioneer in the connected vehicle and broader Industrial Internet of Things marketplace.  The Company's extensive portfolio of intelligent communications devices, robust and scalable telematics cloud services, and targeted software applications streamline otherwise complex Machine-to-Machine (M2M) deployments.  These solutions enable customers to optimize their operations by collecting, monitoring and efficiently reporting business-critical data and desired intelligence from high-value mobile and remote assets.  CalAmp is headquartered in Irvine, California and has been publicly traded since 1983. For more information, please visit http://www.calamp.com.

CalAmp and the arc logo are among the trademarks of CalAmp and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Now Streaming: DOGTV For All PetChatz® HD Greet & Treat® Videophone Systems

Alliance between pioneers in pet communications technologies will let pets watch DOGTV on pet-safe, eye-level PetChatz to ease anxiety

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Think Netflix on-demand...for pets. DOGTV, the first TV channel designed specifically for dogs, has entered into a streaming and co-marketing agreement with makers of the PetChatz® HD videophone. It will be the first time the revolutionary TV network will air over a system created specifically for pets.

PetChatz HD is an award-winning pet camera enabling pet parents to be there from anywhere for their pets by interacting via their smartphones, tablets or PCs. Parents can have two-way video chats with, and dispense scents and treats for, their pets though the durable, pet-safe PetChatz HD system, which is mounted flush to the wall over an electrical outlet, inside a kennel or on a stand - eye-level with the pet.

With this new alliance, PetChatz and DOGTV will begin to engage in joint marketing efforts. Additionally, pet parents will soon have the option to purchase and stream DOGTV over the PetChatz system for their pets while away. DOGTV provides friendly programing scientifically developed to provide the right company for dogs when left alone. Through years of research with some of the world's top pet experts, special content was created for DOGTV to meet specific attributes of a dog's sense of vision and hearing and supports their natural behavior patterns.

DOGTV currently airs via multiple cable TV providers, DirecTV, as well as connected devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, PCs, Macs, Apple devices and Android devices on a subscription basis. DOGTV streaming over PetChatz systems will be the first time the network will air on hardware specifically designed with pet viewing and pet safety in mind.

"There's a peace of mind that comes from knowing our pets feel safe and secure while we're away," said Lisa Lavin, PetChatz founder and CEO. "We created PetChatz to help parents and pets ease their separation anxiety, and DOGTV is the perfect complement to the features already offered by the PetChatz unit. Through this strategic alliance, we are excited to provide yet another way to calm pets' anxieties and enrich the pet-parent relationship."

"A great amount of work and research has gone into creating content for DOGTV, developed for years by leading pet experts," said Zuri Guterman, DOGTV's CMO. "We are excited to partner with PetChatz to feature this content on a viewing platform created just for pets. Together with PetChatz, we look forward to providing true home enrichment for dogs nationwide."

The new partnership makes all of DOGTV's programming available to PetChatz HD owners and their pets. In the coming weeks, parents will be able to purchase monthly subscriptions of DOGTV subscriptions in the PetChatz e-commerce store (http://petchatz.com/store/) for $9.99/month. Also, all new PetChatz HD customers will receive a free month of DOGTV with the purchase of a PetChatz HD unit. Next, DOGTV will be available for streaming on PetChatz HD in 2017. Also as part of the alliance, the two companies will promote each other's services to their respective customers via social media.

Throughout the day, DOGTV content will be available to stream live on the PetChatz HD videophone with the aim of reducing the chances of boredom-based behavior occurring in pets and to provide mental stimulation. Parents can interrupt the stream at any time to start a two-way video chat with their pets.

To learn more, visit PetChatz.com or DOGTV.com.

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CONTACT: PetChatz: Eric Davis, 612.424.7545, eric@harvest-pr.com, DOGTV: Zuri Guterman, zuri@dogtv.com

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Rohde & Schwarz Supports LoRa Product Testing for Development and Production

As part of the LoRa Alliance's mission to promote the standardization of low power wide area networks for the Internet of Things, Rohde & Schwarz is demonstrating LoRa partners and ecosystem providers matching solutions for R&D and production testing at CTIA Super Mobility in Las Vegas.

COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rohde & Schwarz, a member of the LoRa Alliance, has announced its support for the testing of LoRa devices and components. LoRaWAN(TM) is a Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) specification intended for wireless battery operated things in regional, national or global networks. LoRa devices are well suited for low-energy, robust communications and use spread spectrum modulation (similar to M-ary FSK) to make them less sensitive to interference. By adjusting the spreading factor, LoRa designs can be optimized for higher data rates or greater sensitivity, depending on the application.

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Rohde & Schwarz has a suite of products that are ideal for LoRa RF transmitter and receiver testing. The R&S( )FSW signal and spectrum analyzer offers excellent phase noise performance, while the R&S( )SMW200A vector signal generator creates complex, high quality digitally modulated signals, required for early-stage LoRa device development.

For manufacturing environments, where speed, performance, and cost are important, LoRa devices can be tested using a series of products from Rohde & Schwarz. The R&S NRP family of power sensors offer a low-cost solution to measure output power, with unmatched speed and accuracy as a stand-alone sensor or as part of a production test system. The R&S FPS series of spectrum analyzers are exceptionally fast and compact and can be used for frequency and power measurements. The spectrum analyzers are only 2U high, reducing required rack space by 50% compared to more costly competing solutions.

And the R&S SGT vector signal generator is a low-cost, high performance unit that can be used for receiver sensitivity testing in production environments. The R&S SGT series sets the performance standard for economical, high-speed vector signal generation.

Rohde & Schwarz will be demonstrating its test and measurement solutions for 5G, IoT and LoRa at CTIA Super Mobility on September 7, 8 and 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at booth 5128.

Press contacts:

North America: Keith Cobler, Phone: +1 214 663 6394, E-mail

Contacts for readers:

Customer Support North America: Phone: +1 888 837 8772, E-mail

About the LoRa Alliance

The LoRa Alliance is an open, non-profit association of members that believes the internet of things era is now. It was initiated by industry leaders with a mission to standardize Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) being deployed around the world to enable Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M), and smart city, and industrial applications. The Alliance members will collaborate to drive the global success of the LoRa protocol (LoRaWAN), by sharing knowledge and experience to guarantee interoperability between operators in one open global standard.

Rohde & Schwarz

The Rohde & Schwarz electronics group offers innovative solutions in the following business fields: test and measurement, broadcast and media, secure communications, cybersecurity, radiomonitoring and radiolocation. Founded more than 80 years ago, this independent company has an extensive sales and service network and is present in more than 70 countries. The electronics group is among the world market leaders in its established business fields. On June 30, 2014, Rohde & Schwarz had approximately 9800 employees. It achieved a net revenue of EUR 1.75 billion in the 2013/2014 fiscal year (July to June). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany. It also has regional headquarters in Singapore and Columbia, Maryland, USA, to manage its operations in these regions.

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IBM Linux Servers Designed to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Advanced Analytics

- New IBM POWER8 Chip with NVIDIA NVLink(TM) Enables Data Movement 5x Faster than Any Competing Platform

- Systems Deliver Average of 80% More Performance Per Dollar than Latest x86-Based Servers (1)

- Expanded Linux Server Lineup Leverages OpenPOWER Innovations

ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today revealed a series of new servers designed to help propel cognitive workloads and to drive greater data center efficiency. Featuring a new chip, the Linux-based lineup incorporates innovations from the OpenPOWER community that deliver higher levels of performance and greater computing efficiency than available on any x86-based server.

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Collaboratively developed with some of the world's leading technology companies, the new Power Systems are uniquely designed to propel artificial intelligence, deep learning, high performance data analytics and other compute-heavy workloads, which can help businesses and cloud service providers save money on data center costs.

The three new systems are an expansion of IBM's Linux server portfolio comprised of IBM's specialized line of servers co-developed with fellow members of the OpenPOWER Foundation. The new servers join the Power Systems LC lineup that is designed to outperform x86-based servers on a variety of data-intensive workloads.

Early testing with Tencent, one of the world's largest Internet service providers based in China, has shown that a large cluster of the new IBM OpenPOWER servers was able to run a data-intensive workload three times faster than its former x86-based infrastructure. Moreover, this result was achieved while reducing the total number of servers used by two-thirds. Given the significant cost benefits of using fewer servers to deliver faster performance, the company is now integrating the new servers into its hyperscale data center for big data workloads.

"The user insights and the business value you can deliver with advanced analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence is increasingly gated by performance. Accelerated computing that can really drive big data workloads will become foundational in the cognitive era," said Doug Balog, General Manager of POWER, IBM Systems. "Based on OpenPOWER innovations from partners such as NVIDIA, our new OpenPOWER Linux servers with POWERAccel set a new standard for these workloads compared with x86 processor-based servers."

Industry's Most Advanced Acceleration Platform to Fuel Cognitive Era
Industry advancements including artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, real-time fraud protection and the development of life-saving drugs require new levels of computing power. To address this need, IBM has taken an open development approach to system design to more fully take advantage of acceleration technologies.

IBM has collaborated with fellow technology industry leaders through the OpenPOWER Foundation to radically re-design the platform at the chip and system levels by incorporating the use of a wide range of accelerators to achieve greater levels of performance than available on traditional commodity servers. Through a family of interconnect innovations collectively known as POWERAccel, contributors to the OpenPOWER ecosystem will continue to develop systems and other solutions on the POWER platform that are optimized for accelerated applications.

A major achievement stemming from open collaboration is the new IBM Power System S822LC for High Performance Computing server. Featuring a newly designed processor, the IBM POWER8 with NVIDIA NVLink, the new system delivers an industry-first innovation available only on POWER's open architecture. The new system directly connects the new IBM POWER8 processor with NVIDIA Tesla® P100 Pascal GPUs through NVIDIA NVLink, a high-speed, energy-efficient bidirectional interconnect. NVIDIA NVLink is embedded at the silicon level and incorporated into the overall system design. This tight coupling of IBM and NVIDIA technology enables data to flow 5x faster than on an x86-based system.

"The open and collaborative model of the OpenPOWER Foundation has propelled system innovation forward in a major way with the launch of the IBM Power System S822LC for High Performance Computing," said Ian Buck, VP of Accelerated Computing at NVIDIA. "NVIDIA NVLink provides tight integration between the POWER CPU and NVIDIA Pascal GPUs and improved GPU-to-GPU link bandwidth to accelerate time to insight for many of today's most critical applications like advanced analytics, deep learning and AI."

Anticipating the introduction of this industry-first technology, several businesses, research organizations and government bodies have pre-tested early systems and placed their orders. Among those first in line to receive shipments are a large multinational retail corporation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).

ORNL and LLNL will use the new systems as a development platform for optimizing applications to take advantage of the built-in NVIDIA NVLink interface technology. The systems will serve as an early-generation test bed for developing demanding applications for Summit and Sierra, the next generation supercomputers that IBM expects to deliver respectively to ORNL and LLNL in 2017.

"The combination of IBM POWER8 and NVIDIA Pascal via NVLINK will accelerate our mission-critical applications," said Bronis R. de Supinski, the Chief Technology Officer of Livermore Computing (LC) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. "The significant reduction in programming complexity that they support was a major contributor to our decision use these technologies in systems that will serve as precursors of our planned Sierra system."

"The NVLink technology on the POWER platform provides coherency among the multiple memory hierarchies in the CPUs and GPUs," said Arthur S. (Buddy) Bland, OLCF Project Director at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. "As a long-time user of GPUs, we believe that this will improve the performance of our applications and make it easier for the users to deliver great science."

The two additional LC servers available today - the IBM Power System S821LC and the IBM Power System S822LC for Big Data - can also leverage GPU acceleration technology to increase system performance levels on a variety of accelerated applications. Clients can attach NVIDIA Telsa K80 GPU accelerators by PCIe.

Additionally, clients can tap into the POWERAccel Coherent Acceleration Processor Interface (CAPI) available on the S821LC and S822LC for Big Data models for a high-speed interconnect with FPGA accelerators.

Lower Costs, Less Server Sprawl
Fully compatible in Linux-based cloud environments, IBM's Power LC servers are optimized for data-rich applications and can deliver superior data center efficiency. The new servers can be acquired at a lower price, and can deliver 80% more performance per dollar spent, over x86-based systems.((1)) This efficiency enables businesses and cloud service providers to lower costs and combat data center sprawl.

Pricing, Specifications and Availability
The new Power LC lineup is price-advantaged over comparatively configured Intel x86-based servers, costing 30% less in some configurations((2)). Online pricing begins at $5999. Additional models with smaller configurations and lower pricing are available through IBM Business Partners.

Detailed specifications and links to online ordering can be found at http://www.ibm.biz/powerlc. General availability is immediate for all variations of the lineup with the exception of the IBM Power System S822LC for High Performance Computing, due to ship September 26. 

(1) 80% price-performance advantage is based on the average of IBM internal measurements of Power System S822LC for Big Data relative to comparable x86 E5-2600v4 (Broadwell) 2-socket offerings across multiple open source databases including MongoDB, EnterpriseDB, and MariaDB. Comparisons utilize current pricing as of August 24, 2016. More details can be found at https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/perfcol/index.html

(2) Price comparison is based on published Power System S822LC for Big Data price http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/linux-lc.html, and HP DL380 configurations based on https://h22174.www2.hp.com/SimplifiedConfig/Index. Other detailed configuration prices for Power System S822LC for Big Data can be obtained through certified IBM Business Partners.

Media Contact:
Kristin Bryson
IBM Communications
203-241-9190
kabryson@gmail.com

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Pacer Pedometer Upgrades Social Features, Becomes Platform for Active Lifestyle

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular activity tracking app Pacer Pedometer got a big update last week with feature improvements for the app's online community. These new features are part of Pacer's vision of creating the world's most supportive online community for active and healthy lifestyles.

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First among the new features, users can now join walking "Groups" directly within the app. Groups are designed to help users be more active in their daily lives by providing accountability, motivation, and even a touch of competition. While many fitness apps provide some social features, most rely on users importing already existing relationships like Facebook friends into their apps. What Pacer does differently is that it allows users to find new friends based on nearby location or a common interest like weight loss.

"We want to solve the problem of users who want social motivation, but who might not have a lot of friends or family already using our app," explained co-founder Michael Caldwell. "Our data shows that users who make social connections within the app are 15% more active on average every day, and are over twice as likely to reach their goals. So we really believe in social support as an important component in promoting health and wellness."

Secondly, users can now share notes and pictures with other users within the app after achieving a daily goal like "10K Steps a Day." This sharing feature lets users record a major achievement, show off a little bit, or give support to other users working toward similar goals. Users can share to just a particular group, or they can choose to share to the entire Pacer community.

To protect user privacy, shared notes and groups can be set as public or private.

Pacer Pedometer is the world's most downloaded step tracking app for iOS and Android. Unlike other apps that require pairing with a wearable device, Pacer runs directly on any smart phone with no need for expensive hardware or extra hassle. Launched in 2012, the app has accumulated over 40 million downloads globally. It currently has a 5 star rating on the iOS App Store and a 4.5 star rating on the Google Play Store.

The latest version of Pacer is now available for free on both the iOS App Store and Google Play.

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LiveU Launches LU600 - The New Standard for IP Bonding

LiveU's new portable unit, the LU600, offers exceptional video quality, reliability, speed, video performance, low-latency, and more

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- IBC2016, RAI Amsterdam -- With a global installed base of over 2,000 Tier 1 media customers in more than 80 countries, LiveU announced today the release of the LU600, its powerful new portable transmission unit for global newsgathering and live sports and events coverage. Reaching new levels of excellence, the LU600 delivers the highest video quality and bitrate in the market (up to 20Mbps), and is set to offer the fastest file transfer (80Mbps), lowest delay (0.5 sec) and 100Mbps high-speed bonded Internet connection. The new LU600 is field upgradable to H.265 HEVC, continuing LiveU's adoption of the latest encoding standards and providing support for 'Live & Store' using the same video card.

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Tailored to the needs of mobile journalists, the LU600 offers a new streamlined user interface, with an ultra-responsive 5.0 inch capacitive touchscreen. The unit comes in a specially designed smart backpack, with improved usability, remote control functionality and easy access to display, controls and interfaces.

Samuel Wasserman, LiveU's CEO, said, "LiveU is recognized worldwide as the leading brand for live IP video transmission. At the recent Rio Olympics, LiveU was seen most prominently at the games, with over 300 units used by the world's leading broadcasters and nearly 6,000 hours of live streaming. In the new LU600, every facet of our system has been improved to deliver unparalleled performance and extremely low latency, matching satellite performance. We've designed it to be the reference IP bonding solution for many years. Available immediately, we're confident that the LU600 offers the most robust and versatile IP bonding solution today."

The LU600 will also include the following range of new capabilities and features:

    --  30 seconds boot-up time
    --  High-efficiency internal patented antennas, ensuring the ultimate
        reliability in any network conditions
    --  16 GB internal storage and support for external micro SDXC 256GB cards
    --  LTE Advanced support
    --  Longest-lasting internal battery (4 hours of live transmission) and
        support for industry-standard external batteries, with hot swap
        capabilities.
Weighing around 1kg (2.2 lbs), the LU600 includes LiveU's integral LRT(TM) (LiveU Reliable Transport) protocol for optimized video performance using adaptive bit rate and forward error correction technology. LRT(TM) enables reliable, low delay live video streaming over non-guaranteed IP networks.

LiveU owns the patent for cellular bonding used today for remote news gathering in the US, Europe, China and other countries. All LiveU products are based on this sixth-generation patented technology.

About LU600: https://youtu.be/wAdfA2hwK2w

LiveU is presenting its full range of live IP video uplink services and streaming solutions at the IBC2016 show, RAI Amsterdam, Stand 3.B62.

About LiveU

LiveU sets the standard for high-quality and reliable live video acquisition, management and distribution over IP. LiveU's award-winning technology enables live video transmission from any location around the world with lightweight, easy-to-use equipment.  From backpacks to smartphones, and satellite/cellular hybrid to external antenna solutions, LiveU offers a complete range of devices for live video coverage anytime, anywhere. In addition, LiveU offers extensive cloud-based management and video distribution solutions. With top-tier customers in 80+ countries, LiveU's solutions are being utilized for breaking and developing news and high-profile events, such as the FIFA World Cup(TM), Winter and Summer Olympic Games, Presidential Campaigns, Super Bowls, US Collegiate Championships and red-carpet events. LiveU's solutions include multiple 4G LTE/3G, HSPA+, WiMAX and Wi-Fi cellular links, which are optimized for maximum video quality based on the available network conditions. To learn more about LiveU, visit http://www.liveu.tv, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.

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Web Site: http://www.liveu.tv

D-Link Makes Gigabit Wi-Fi More Affordable with New 802.11ac Access Points

Expanded D-Link® Wireless LAN Portfolio Offers Partners and Customers High Performance Solutions for Indoor and Outdoor Business Applications

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced two additions to its portfolio of premium, optimally priced access points - the 802.11ac Unified Wireless Outdoor Access Point (DWL-8710AP) and Dual-Band 802.11ac Unified Wireless Access Point (DWL-6610AP)  - are now shipping. Boasting next-generation connectivity, blazing speeds, and advanced management tools, the new access points provide IT administrators with smooth and stable performance. Featuring powerful central processing units (CPUs), beamforming for greater coverage, and enhanced bandsteering for managing traffic, the versatile D-Link access points integrate seamlessly into existing network infrastructure and can be easily scaled to meet future demands.

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The 802.11ac Unified Wireless Outdoor Access Point (DWL-8710AP) is specifically designed for deployment in business and campus environments. Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, the DWL-8710AP includes IP67-compliant housing and dual-band support for 802.11ac devices. All network interfaces are protected against electrical surges, enabling the device to be placed in areas where there is a risk of being struck by lightning. For easy installation, it has integrated 802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) support(1), allowing installation of this device in areas where power outlets are not readily available. The DWL-8710AP can also be powered by a separately purchased PoE Injector.

When used together with D-Link's line of Unified Wireless Controllers, rogue APs in the network are easily detected, and administrators are immediately notified of any security threat. In addition, over 1,000 DWL-8710AP devices may be centrally managed and provisioned, enabling the administrator to scale the Wi-Fi network to cover larger areas. The DWL-8710AP is also equipped with two radio transceivers - a 2.4GHz 2x2 IEEE 802.11n interface that supports up to 300 Mbps of network throughput, as well as a 5GHz 2x2 IEEE 802.11ac interface capable of up to 867 Mbps of network throughput. The DWL-8710AP also includes two Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces, designed to allow the administrator to easily bridge other networking devices into the network, such as a camera or another Wi-Fi access point.

"D-Link is committed to developing optimally priced solutions for today's businesses and schools that meet the demands of increasing mobile users and wireless devices," Oscar Reyes, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "D-Link's new access points are highly manageable and capable of blazing speeds, integrating seamlessly into existing network infrastructure."

Providing unparalleled bandwidth and flexibility for administrators looking to deploy a medium to large scale Wi-Fi network, the Dual-Band 802.11ac Unified Wireless Access Point (DWL-6610AP) is a flexible solution for small businesses that lack resources to tackle the complicated task of network management. Greater reach and flexibility is achieved by using a 2x2 antenna implementation, delivering high combined data rates of 1167 Mbps(2). Featuring the latest 802.11ac on its 5GHz band, the DWL-6610AP allows clients to stream media faster and farther than ever before. Beamforming technology enables the DWL-6610AP to deliver even more flexibility in any deployment scenario. In addition, the DWL-6610AP is WMM-certified, supports 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS), and is equipped with a self-configuring cluster feature, making it an ideal solution for small businesses that need to deploy multiple APs but lack the resources to tackle the complicated task of network management.

More about the D-Link DWL-8710AP and DWL-6610AP:

    --  Next Generation Connectivity - Ideal for small- to medium-businesses
        (SMBs) with dual-band support for 802.11ac devices and over 1 Gbps
        combined speed for reliable connections(2)
    --  Versatile Management - Simplify access point deployment with a
        self-configuring cluster mode and RF resource management for detecting
        weak signals
    --  Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Support - Prioritizes time-sensitive traffic in
        the event of a network data congestion; when multiple access points are
        in close proximity the access points will refuse new association
        requests once its resources are fully utilized, ensuring no single AP is
        overburdened by balancing traffic
    --  Unparalleled Performance - Smooth and stable performance with a powerful
        CPU, beamforming for greater coverage, and bandsteering for managing
        traffic
    --  Lifetime Limited Warranty - D-Link offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty on
        the DWL-8710AP and DWL-6610AP to further its commitment to product
        quality and long-term customer confidence
    --  Supports up to 32 Virtual Access Points (VAP) - Provides administrators
        with the flexibility to easily assign access to different classes of
        users
    --  Flexible Wi-Fi QoS Schemes - Offers controlled and balanced access
    --  Power over Ethernet - PoE simplifies and expands installation options,
        with no supplemental power cabling required
Availability and Pricing

The new D-Link access points are currently available through D-Link's vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers and distributors and online retailers.

    --  802.11ac Unified Wireless Outdoor Access Point (DWL-8710AP) - $1,199.99
        MSRP
    --  Dual-Band 802.11ac Unified Wireless Access Point (DWL-6610AP) - $659.99
        MSRP
More information is available online at http://www.us.dlink.com.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit us.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/d-link), Spiceworks (http://community.spiceworks.com/networking/d-link) and the D-Link Blog (http://businessblog.us.dlink.com/).

(1) Power supply is not included. To power the device, use a D-Link PoE switch or the D-Link DPE-301GI PoE injector (sold separately).

(2) Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11ac and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

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

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India's Model CEO, Devita Saraf is Now the Showstopper for her Luxury brand at Tech Fashion Tour 2016

MUMBAI, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Vu TVs Partners With European Designer Brand - Vizyon to Showcase the Brand's Vision
Towards Luxury 

    Devita Saraf, CEO and Brand Ambassador of Vu Technologies will lead her luxury brand
at Tech Fashion Tour 2016, organized by Exhibit Technologies. Devita Saraf continues her
association by playing a pivotal role in 'Tech Fashion Week'. The event will be held on
21st September at The St. Regis Mumbai.

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    The gorgeous CEO of Vu technologies will light up the event by her presence, walking
toe to toe with top models representing her luxury brand Vu. This exclusive occasion where
fashion meets technology will break barriers and excite viewers to witness the special
launch of Vu (Premium UHD) series. Ms. Saraf will be transforming the event by taking the
next step towards embracing technology in fashion. The Tech Fashion Tour will showcase the
exclusive launch of The Limited Edition Vu (Premium UHD) TV series. Having been associated
with Exhibit in the past, Ms. Saraf has been on the cover of Exhibit magazine multiple
times and continues to innovate technology in fashion to set the benchmark. Vu's
collaboration with Vizyon, a brand recognized for exquisitely sartorial style for the
modern woman, which also believes in scouring world's finest fabrics to create their very
own signature collection, will add luxury and glamour to the event.

    Leading this occasion Devita Saraf will be unveiling The Limited Edition (Premium UHD
TVs). The limited edition Vu 4K Premium HDR models 75-inch and 65-inch are the most
perfectly crafted TV's with smart features that leap to pure luxury and smart integrated
experience. The aesthetics of the Premium UHD series also impresses with its design. The
carbon weave and brushed steel frame finish delivers royalty and an exotic experience. The
modern design of the Premium UHD series blends pure lifestyle and exquisite homes.

    TFT 2.0 is ready to give a treat to all the fashion-lovers and tech geeks out there by
bringing spell-bounding experience of high-end fashion designers, stunning gorgeous
celebrities and lovely models. The ramp is all set to portrait and emphasize fashion's
influence in technology, showcasing exclusive collection of various designers and
fashionistas.

    " Vu and the Tech Fashion Tour are a perfect blend of technology and lifestyle. It's a
perfect platform to announce our association with Vizyon, the European luxury brand and
present the collection inspired by Vu which is known for luxury, style and advance
technology. We will also be unveiling our new range of luxurious TVs which includes The
Limited Edition Premium UHD 65-inch and 75-inch," shared Ms. Saraf, CEO and Brand
Ambassador Vu Technologies.

    About Vu Technologies: 

    Vu Technologies, a US-based company, was launched in 2006. Delivering high quality TVs
to India and Asia, Vu quickly spread as a luxury television brand at surprisingly
affordable prices. The company has a truly impressive list of clients, including Audi,
Toyota, Microsoft, IBM, Haagan Dazs, The Marriot Group, Citibank, ICICI Bank, HSBC Bank,
Jaguar, The Ritz Carlton, The Taj Group, The Oberoi Group, Standard Chartered, State Bank
of India, Tata Motors, Aditya Birla Group, Godrej, Shoppers Stop, Vero Moda and Indian
Navy, among others.

    Website: http://vutvs.com/index.php

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Probal Bose 
        probal@vutvs.com 
        +91-9920549579 
        Vu Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 

     

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R-HUB Communications Announces its New Range Of Collaboration Servers

LONDON, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Collaboration Technologies LTD, a European Distributor for R-HUB Communications, Inc.,
the leading provider of video conferencing, web conferencing and remote support server
technologies, is proud to announce its new range of collaboration servers.

    The six product lines are built upon the following six real-time collaboration
applications:

    1. Web Conferencing [http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk/web-conferencing.html
] - Give sales presentations, product demos, and collaborate interactively.

    2. HD Video Conferencing
[http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk/video-conferencing.html ] - Up to 30 webcams
based video conferencing with 1080p and telepresence.

    3. Remote Support [http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk/remote-Support.html ]
 - Support PC and Mac users remotely.

    4. Remote Access [http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk/remote-access.html ]
 - Access your office or home PCs from anywhere, anytime.

    5. Webinar [http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk/webinar.html ] - Provide
online seminars without the need for view-only attendees to download anything.

    6. Audio Conferencing
[http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk/audio-conferencing.html ] - VoIP mixed with
free landline (PSTN) audio conferencing services.

    Unlike named licenses from hosted services, R-HUB's licensing is based on floating
licenses, which allows an unlimited number of host users to use the system. The LDAP
integration option makes it easy for everyone in an organization to take advantage of the
R-HUB server's productivity features. Each R-HUB server can be paid off with just 3 months
of the typical subscription fees charged by hosted service providers.

    With hosted services, someone else can find out who your attendees are, where they
come from and what your next meetings will be. In some cases, hosted service providers may
be required to release this data for legal reasons. With an on-premises R-HUB server, no
third party can access this private data. For internal remote access over VPN, all session
traffic is protected by organization firewalls, the ultimate security measure.

    Similar to routers and switches, each R-HUB server is a sealed and dedicated device
optimized to deliver 24 x 7 unattended services to support daily business operations with
peace of mind.

    With 13 years of development, the R-HUB products have been constantly improved and
rigorously tested. R-HUB makes meetings easy. It is one of the fastest and most reliable
solutions in the industry. R-HUB products deliver better image quality and faster speed,
and are easier to use than the leading brands
[http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk/web-conference-comparison.html ].

    About R-HUB Communications:

    R-HUB Communications is a premier provider of real-time collaboration servers for web
conferencing, video conferencing, remote support, and remote access. R-HUB has over four
million end users in a variety of market segments including services, manufacturing,
education, health care, and government. For more information, visit
http://www.collaboration-technologies.co.uk.

       
         
        Contact:

         
        Collaboration Technologies LTD

         
        telephone: +44 (0)1925 659 523

         
        email: rhub@collaboration-technologies.co.uk

         

     

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QNAP Unveils Dual-core NAS TS-251A and TS-451A, Featuring a USB QuickAccess Port and Supporting 4K Video Playback and Transcoding

TAIPEI, Taiwan, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    QNAP(R) Systems, Inc. announced the release of the dual-core 2-bay TS-251A and the
4-bay TS-451A. These models feature a unique USB QuickAccess port to directly connect them
to computers via USB 3.0, offering great plug-and-use convenience to access files stored
on the NAS with up to 100 MB/s throughput. Coupled with NAS and iSCSI SAN features, it
provides a complete storage solution for file backup, synchronization, and remote access.
With two Gigabit LAN ports for delivering up to 211 MB/s throughput, 4K video playback and
transcoding support, and an array of multimedia applications, the TS-x51A is an ideal NAS
system for photographers and audiovisual enthusiasts.

    The TS-x51A is powered by the latest 14nm Intel(R) Celeron(R) dual-core 1.6GHz
processor (burst up to 2.48 GHz) with a low TDP of 6 watts and dual-channel 2GB/4GB
DDR3L-1600 RAM (upgradable to 8GB). It features two Gigabit Ethernet ports and supports
AES-NI hardware-accelerated encryption to deliver up to 205.14 MB/s throughput with AES-NI
full-volume encryption. "The USB QuickAccess port is the true highlight of the TS-x51A. It
enables a direct connection between the NAS and a Windows(R)/ Mac(R) for file transferring,
" said Jason Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "It provides users with a familiar USB
plug-and-use experience to quickly complete the first-time installation and then to access
NAS files in day-to-day use. It is an easy-to-use NAS packed with performance and
functionality."

    The TS-x51A combines many innovative hardware and excellent software features. VJBOD
(Virtual JBOD) can expand the storage capacity of TS-x51A with the unused space from other
QNAP NAS, and further capacity expansion can be attained by attaching a QNAP expansion
enclosure (UX-800P or UX-500P). With Linux Station, the TS-x51A enables users to run the
Ubuntu(R) operating system, utilize its feature-rich apps, and develop IoT packages to
enjoy a secure private cloud that combines storage and IoT applications.

    The TS-x51A uses the QTS 4.2.2 operating system with many feature-rich and productive
apps. Hybrid Backup Sync consolidates backup, restoration and synchronization functions
into one app, making backup and restoration tasks incredibly easy and efficient. QTS
Storage Manager provides a web-based snapshot tool that allows up to 256 snapshots for
volumes/LUNs and timely data recovery when needed. Qsirch's full-text search engine
enables quick searching for NAS files and supports searching through .eml files stored on
the NAS. Virtualization Station allows for running multiple Windows, Linux(R), UNIX(R) and
Android(TM) based virtual machines on the TS-x51A. Container Station integrates LXC and
Docker(R) lightweight virtualization technologies and provides QIoT Containers which helps
users quickly develop IoT stacks on QNAP NAS as a private IoT cloud platform.

    More than a powerful and easy-to-use NAS device, the TS-x51A provides diverse
multimedia entertainment. Users can connect the TS-51A to an HDMI TV or A/V receiver to
enjoy up to 4K UHD videos and the rich multimedia collections stored on their NAS. With
the OceanKTV app and the 3.5 mm microphone jack and a line-out port, the TS-x51A is turned
into a karaoke system for an exclusive karaoke experience.

    Key specifications 

       
        - TS-251A [https://www.qnap.com/en/product/model.php?II#9 ]     2-bay tower NAS
        - TS-451A [https://www.qnap.com/en/product/model.php?II$0 ]     4-bay tower NAS

    Dual-core Intel(R) Celeron(R) 1.6GHz processor (burst up to 2.48 GHz), dual-channel
2GB/4GB DDR3L-1600 RAM (upgradable to 8GB); 2x Gigabit RJ45 ports; 1x USB 3.0 Micro-B
QuickAccess port; 1x HDMI-out port; 1x 3.5 mm microphone jack (dynamic microphones only);
1x 3.5 mm Line-out audio jack (for use with an amplifier)

    Availability 

    The new TS-251A and TS-451A are now available. For more information, and to view the
full QNAP NAS lineup, please visit  http://www.qnap.com [https://www.qnap.com ].

    About QNAP Systems, Inc. 

    QNAP Systems, Inc., as its brand promise "Quality Network Appliance Provider", aims to
deliver comprehensive offerings of cutting edge network attached storage (NAS) and network
video recorder (NVR) solutions featured with ease-of-use, robust operation, large storage
capacity, and trustworthy reliability. QNAP integrates technologies and designs to bring
forth quality products that effectively improve business efficiency on file sharing,
virtualization applications, storage management and surveillance in the business
environments, as well as enrich entertainment life for home users with the offering of a
fun multimedia center experience. Headquartered in Taipei, QNAP delivers its solutions to
the global market with nonstop innovation. More information is at  http://www.qnap.com
[https://www.qnap.com ].

       
         
        Media Contact 
        marketing@qnap.com 
        Tel:  +886-2-2641-2000 

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Traffic Jams Will Never Be the Same Again with the New Smart Pioneer Audio Receivers

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --  Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre, a leader in car infotainment, today announced its 2017 in-car receivers based on new hardware platforms to enable more advanced features and enhanced audio reproduction. 11 models are available -- the 1-DIN DEH-X1950UB, DEH-X1952UB, DEH-X1953UB, DEH-X2950UI, DEH-X3950BT, DEH-X4950BT, and DEH-X7850BT CD receivers and their MVH-X195UI, MVH-X395BT, MVH-X585BT digital media version, as well as the 2-DIN FH-X785BT CD receiver.

"Pioneer is committed to creating the best driving experience, and these new receivers reflect our effort. Through continual research and development, we now allow our customers to conveniently customise their sound system, while adding more popular apps and content to the existing mix," said Mr. Takao Chiba, Deputy General Manager of Business Planning and Marketing Division, Sales & Marketing Group, Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre.

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The new Pioneer receivers boast the following new standout features:

IN-DEPTH SOUND PERSONALISATION

A 13-band equaliser (EQ)[1], touting twice the number of adjustable frequencies than most car EQs, provides more precise sound tweaking. Meanwhile, a newly incorporated 3-way network mode[2] can significantly enhance treble, vocal and bass separation for greater finesse, by seamlessly integrating a tweeter, mid-range driver, and woofer.

HASSLE-FREE TUNING AND NEW CONTENT VIA PIONEER ARC Version 2.2.0

Pioneer ARC[3], the company's do-it-all mobile application, has also been updated to take full advantage of the 13-band EQ and 3-way network mode. Version 2.2.0 now supports new EQ and advanced settings, like crossover and speaker levels, which can be easily customised via an intuitive "touch-and-slide" interface with zoom capability. A newly introduced fader/balance setting lets users tune both parameters effortlessly and concurrently. ARC also now supports third-party apps, such as Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, and YouTube, allowing users to access more content.

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FLAC FOR STUDIO-QUALITY MUSIC

50% to 60% smaller than uncompressed WAV files, but without sacrificing the original sound quality, FLAC is the most popular lossless audio format favoured by music lovers and audiophiles. With 24-bit/96KHz FLAC[4] support, drivers and their passengers can enjoy unadulterated tunes, touting the full dynamism and nuances of studio recordings.

MILLIONS OF READILY AVAILABLE SONGS

Spotify[5], currently available in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines with more Southeast Asian countries in the pipeline, maintains a massive library of over 30 million titles[6]. Playback can also be conveniently controlled directly from the dashboard or a connected smartphone, leveraging USB (iOS) or Bluetooth (Android) connection.

LARGER, WIDE-ANGLE DISPLAY

The enhanced wide-view display[8] is not only physically wider, but also provides increased clarity and situational awareness. The latter includes new artist, album and song icons, animated music EQ graphic and a Smartphone Link status icon.

USB QUICK CHARGE FOR ANDROID

DEH-X1953UB, DEH-X2950UI, DEH-X3950BT and DEH-X4950BT are equipped with a USB port that outputs up to 1.5 amperes, significantly reducing the time required to recharge the latest Android smartphones compared to most CD receivers.

PRISM-CUT ROTARY VOLUME CONTROL

An exclusive feature for the DEH-X2950UI and DEH-X4950BT, users can select their choice of colour to illuminate this dial to enhance the mood inside the car cabin, while its unique styling gives the head unit a premium look and feel.

Click here to view the new 2017 Pioneer CD receiver introductory video for more information and other exciting new features.

COMPREHENSIVE SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION

Here are other notable innovations and key highlights:

    --  MIXTRAX - Pioneer's revolutionary MIXTRAX® virtual DJ technology
        designed to transform a music library into a nonstop DJ mix, inserting
        transitions and effects automatically to string together tunes from an
        iPhone, iPod or USB storage device. The dashboard's illumination and
        display can also pulsate and change colour, according to the music tempo
        and intensity to recreate an invigorating club experience.
    --  Comprehensive Bluetooth functions[9] -- Two-Phone Bluetooth Pairing
        enables up to two phones to be connected simultaneously for hands-free
        voice calls. With Wireless Audio Browsing[10], drivers can search their
        music library via the head unit display without touching the
        smartphone[11], providing greater user convenience and a safer drive.
To download the high-res product images, go to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e239o1tovrxs3wt/AABLy6KFJuvJo7taDDyPS8msa

The new 2017 Pioneer CD and Digital Media Receivers are now available at all Pioneer authorised dealers.

For more updates on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car Entertainment Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment/.

As actual product availability varies by country, please contact the following Pioneer representative or your local Pioneer office for more information.

    Country     Representative         Available Models           Contact Information
    -------     --------------         ----------------           -------------------

                 DEH-X7850BT, DEH-
                                        X4950BT, DEH-X3950BT,
                                        DEH-X2950UI, DEH-
                                        X1953UB, DEH-X1952UB and
    Thailand    Weerapol Pakavarangkur  DEH-X1950UB                                                            (66) 2717 0777

                                                                  weerapol_pakavarangkur@pioneer.com.sg

    ---

    Singapore   Charlotte Tan           DEH-X7850BT, FH-X785BT,
                                        DEH-X4950BT, DEH-
                                        X2950UI and DEH-X1950UB                                                (65) 6603 9008

                                                                  charlotte.tan@text100.com.sg
    ---                                                           ----------------------------

                 DEH-X7850BT, DEH-
                                        X4950BT, DEH-X3950BT,
                                        DEH-X2950UI, DEH-
                                        X1953UB, DEH-X1950UB,
    Malaysia    Ryan Lee                and MVH-X195UI                                                         (03) 2697 2920

                                                                  ryanleeok@pioneer.com.sg
    ---                                                           ------------------------

    Indonesia   Max Adam Kamil          DEH-X4950BT, DEH-
                                        X3950BT, DEH-X2950UI and
                                        DEH-X1950UB               (62-21) 632 1946 (6 lines)

                                                                                                            (62) 812 86662777

                                                                  adamkamil.max@hotmail.com

    ---

    Philippines Gina Cercado            DEH-X4950BT, DEH-
                                        X3950BT, DEH-X2950UI,
                                        DEH-X1950UB and MVH-
                                        X195UI                                                                 (63) 2 8526706

                                                                  gina@zamony.com.ph
    ---                                                           ------------------

    Vietnam     Mr. Duc                DEH-X1950UB and MVH-X195UI                                       (84) 8 35162870*(306)

                                                                  duc.nguyenquang@vtb.com.vn
    ---                                                           --------------------------

    Israel      Shay Sade               DEH-X4950BT, DEH-
                                        X3950BT, DEH-X2950UI,
                                        DEH-X1950UB, MVH-X395BT
                                        and MVH-X195UI            972-3-6951538
                                                                  972-52-3667478

                                                                  shay@udt.co.il
    ---                                                           --------------
Additional notes:

i.        Read the product's operation manual as well as all instructions and cautions provided with the Pioneer ARC app and available content before use.

ii.        Do not use your Pioneer system if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules. In some countries, certain operations of devices while driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed.

iii.        Pioneer does not guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibilities for any loss of data on media players, smartphones, or other devices while using the receiver.

iv.        Bluetooth® functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. Certain Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers.

v.         Pioneer CD and Digital Media Receivers are for selected Android smartphones only. Compatibility varies by Android smartphone. Please check with local Pioneer authorised dealers for more information.

vi.        PIONEER and MIXTRAX are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation.

vii.       Apple®, iPhone® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

viii.      Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

ix.        Google Map™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

x.         iOS® is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

xi.        BLUETOOTH® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc

xii.       Spotify® is the registered trademark of the Spotify Group.

xiii.       Waze™ is a trademark of Waze Mobile.

xiv.       All other brand, product names, or logos may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.

The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992, Pioneer's core business is in car audio visual. Pioneer aims to be a leading aftermarket manufacturer and supplier to leading car brands, providing comprehensive infotainment solutions for in-car, by developing next-generation devices and innovative cloud services for the growing connected car market. For more information, please visit http://www.pioneer.com.sg.

[1] Only for DEH-X7850BT, FH-X785BT and MVH-X585BT

[2] Only for DEH-X7850BT, FH-X785BT and MVH-X585BT

[3] Use of this function requires Pioneer ARC app to be installed in a mobile device. The app is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch running iOS 8.0 or later version, and with iPhone 5 or later models. It is also compatible with devices running Android OS 4.1 or later versions, and supporting Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) and AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0.

[4] Only for DEH-X7850BT, FH-X785BT, and MVH-X585BT with files stored in USB thumbdrive

[5] Only for DEH-X2950UI (limited to iOS), DEH-X3950B, DEH-X4950BT, DEH-X7850BT, MVH-X195UI (limited to iOS), MVH-X395BT, MVH-X585BT, and FH-X785BT.

[6] http://sea-globe.com/spotify-singapore-asia-headquarterds-focus-asean/

[7] Only for DEH-X7850BT, FH-X785BT and MVH-X585BT

[8] Only for DEH-X3950BT, DEH-X4950BT, DEH-X7850BT, MVH-X395BT, MVH-X585BT, and FH-X785BT

[9] Available only for Pioneer receivers with built-in Bluetooth connectivity.

[10] Requires iOS and Android devices compatible with AVRCP version 1.5.

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