Alcohoot Announces Integration with Apple HealthKit in iOS 8
NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohoot LLC, the first smartphone breathalyzer with police grade fuel cell technology, announces integration with Apple HealthKit in iOS 8 allowing individuals to track and record their Blood Alcohol Content over time. Integrating Alcohoot with Apple HealthKit is an exciting step towards helping individuals better understand their drinking habits in order to live a safer and healthier lifestyle.
"In teaming up with Apple HealthKit, Alcohoot continues to prove itself as a driving force in the fields of smartphone technology for the quantified self," says Christopher Ayala, CEO of Alcohoot. "Alcohoot enables casual, social drinkers to accurately track their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) promoting smarter, more responsible decisions regarding their safety, health and wellness."
Now users can find all of their important health information in one place, including their BAC levels over time. No extra work is involved in transferring data from the free Alcohoot app to the HealthKit. Once a reading is recorded on the Alcohoot app it is immediately transferred over as a data point to Apple HealthKit.
Alcohoot supports Apple HealthKit, so BAC results can be uploaded, viewed and tracked in either Alcohoot's mobile app or in conjunction with other health and wellness information through Apple HealthKit.
As a FDA registered medical device and the only smartphone personal breathalyzer to receive the prestigious 2014 Red Dot Award for Product Design, Alcohoot promotes safety and responsibility through a discreet, personal and highly designed mobile accessory appropriate for family, friends and colleagues.
The Alcohoot app is available for free from the App Store on iOS. The Alcohoot device is available at 9 Bloomingdales retail locations and 600 Target retail stores nationwide. The Alcohoot device can also be purchased online at Alcohoot.com, bloomingdales.com, target.com, amazon.com as well as other e-commerce vendors. For more information visit http://www.alcohoot.com.
About Alcohoot
Alcohoot, founded in 2012, developed the world's first smartphone breathalyzer to provide the best mobile technology tools to retail and professional consumers around the world for smarter, more responsible decision making. Alcohoot is focused on creating the best designed and highest functioning hardware devices and mobile applications that help individuals live a safer and healthier lifestyle. Alcohoot is compatible with iOS and Android devices.
SOURCE Alcohoot LLC
Alcohoot LLC
CONTACT: Sydney Weinberg 1-215-260-6745 sweinberg@alcohoot.com
Sony Computer Entertainment Announces The "Playstation®4(PS4(TM)) 20Th Anniversary Edition"
To Show Appreciation for the Dedicated and Continued Support of PlayStation® Fans and Business Partners, Sony Computer Entertainment Presents the Limited Edition PS4 that Resembles the Original PlayStation
Only 12,300 Units Will be Available Worldwide
TOKYO, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced the "PlayStation®4(PS4(TM)) 20(th) Anniversary Edition," a special edition PS4 commemorating the 20(th) anniversary of the release of the original PlayStation (PS) on December 3, 1994. The 20(th) Anniversary Edition will be limited to 12,300 units worldwide, a number that reflects the launch date of the original PS, and will be available for a price of 49,980Yen (excluding tax) in Japan, US$499 in North America, and EUR499 in Europe. The limited edition PS4 and included accessories come in "Original Gray" color, all packaged in a special commemorative box.
The original PlayStation system was praised for its cutting-edge technology, including its ability to process high resolution real-time 3D computer graphics that were never before seen on home consoles, as well as its rich and exciting games portfolio. PlayStation revolutionized the industry and became the first home console in video game history to reach a milestone of over 100 million units in cumulative worldwide shipments(*1). As a state-of-the-art computer entertainment system, the original PS delivered breakthrough gaming experiences to users around the world, and that concept has been inherited by every PlayStation platform ever since.
"The 'PlayStation®4 20(th) Anniversary Edition' is a very special model that is reminiscent of the original PlayStation, which has inspired every other PlayStation platform launched in the past two decades. This limited edition PS4 offers a great sense of nostalgia to long-time PlayStation fans, while also providing a fresh experience to those who never picked up the original console," said Andrew House, president and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. "The 'PlayStation®4 20(th) Anniversary Edition' embodies our appreciation and gratitude to all our fans, publishers, and business partners that have provided us with tremendous support for the past 20 years, and we look forward to their support as we continue to imagine and build the future of PlayStation together for years to come. We remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver the best gaming experiences and to offer the best place to play for gamers around the world."
In the United States, the "PlayStation®4 20th Anniversary Edition" will be available in very limited supply for pre-order via sony.store.com on Saturday, Dec. 6. To learn when and how the pre-order link can be accessed, please watch the PlayStation Experience keynote presentation on Saturday at 10:00 am PST via Twitch.TV/PlayStation.
SCE will continue to further expand the PlayStation platform to deliver entertainment experiences that are only possible on PlayStation.
Product name PlayStation(R)4 20th Anniversary Edition
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Retail Price Japan:49,980Yen+tax
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Europe: EUR499
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Included (All PlayStation(R)4 system (HDD:500GB /color: Original
à 1 ) Gray)
PlayStation(R)Camera (color: Original Gray)
Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK(R)4 /color:
Original Gray)
Vertical Stand (color: Original Gray)
Mono headset (color: Original Gray)
AC power cord
HDMI cable
USB cable
Printed materials
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About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as a global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since it launched PlayStation® in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation® legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3 is a computer entertainment system that incorporates the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. PlayStation®4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. PSN(SM), that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment
America LLC and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division company, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia, develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in their respective markets worldwide.
PlayStation and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks of, and PS4 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Special Features of the "PlayStation®4 20(th) Anniversary Edition"
-- An appearance reminiscent of the original PS
The PlayStation®4(PS4(TM)) system, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4), PlayStation®Camera, vertical stand and the mono headset all come in "Original Gray," a limited color that replicates that of the original console. The PS family mark labels are on the PS4 system, DUALSHOCK®4, and PlayStation®Camera and is a combination of colors which is similar to that of the original PS.
-- Elaborately designed details
The PS4 itself as well as the surface of the DUALSHOCK®4 controller's touch pad are embossed with the "triangle-2-circle-X-square" pattern, a special arrangement of the "triangle-circle-X-square" logo mark with "circle" resembling the number "0" to indicate the 20th anniversary. Furthermore, every PS4 features a plate on the lower right-hand corner of the system's front-side, each inscribed with a different number from 1 through 12,300. This unique number will remind the lucky owners that their PS4 is the only one of this edition in the world.
-- Special packaging
All items, including the vertical stand, are housed stylishly in a simple yet impressive presentation box. The box is then encased in a white sleeve that has the PlayStation 20(th) Anniversary Logo printed on the center of the surface.
S2C Leads FPGA Prototyping with Support for Xilinx Next Generation Virtex® UltraScale 440 FPGA
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- S2C Inc., a leading provider of FPGA-base rapid prototyping solutions, today announced plans to deliver its family of prototyping boards that support the latest in Xilinx's Virtex UltraScale 440 FPGA. S2C Virtex UltraScale Logic Modules will boast double the capacity, higher performance, and increased flexibility and expandability over previous versions. Â
Design teams can expect twice as many logic cells and block RAMs on a single board reaching up to 176M ASIC gates with a S2C's Quad offering. The ability to link 32 prototyping boards together will allow FPGA prototyping of designs reaching 1B ASIC gates. The increase in capacity will also be met with significant performance enhancements including 2X faster performance and integration with up to a 50% reduction in power consumption, 30% improvements to transceiver bandwidth, a 2400 Mb/s DDR4 interface, and integrated endpoint blocks for PCIe Gen3.
"Xilinx's next generation Virtex UltraScale devices are very powerful and S2C's customers will be able maximize that power with our advanced capabilities," saidToshio Nakama, CEO of S2C. "In addition to increased capacity and performance, our Virtex UltraScale Logic Modules will be linked to our complete suite of tools for optimized partitioning, algorithm exploration, multi-FPGA deep trace debug, and remote management allowing our customers to meet their strict time-to-market schedules."
"S2C's prototyping technology is a great complement to the industry's largest 20nm FPGA, the Virtex® UltraScale⢠440," mentionedHanneke Krekels, director of the test, measurement and emulation market segment at Xilinx. "Positioned to provide unprecedented levels of performance, system integration and bandwidth, VU440 customers will be able to leverage joint Xilinx and S2C technologies to prototype their latest large designs."
About S2C
Founded and headquartered in San Jose, California, S2C has been successfully delivering rapid SoC prototyping solutions since 2003. S2C provides:
* Rapid FPGA-based prototyping <http://www.s2cinc.com/Product.htm> hardware and automation software * Prototype Ready⢠<http://www.s2cinc.com/product/HardWare/Prototyping%20Accessories.htm> IP, interfaces and platforms * System-level design verification <http://www.s2cinc.com/product/SoftWare/Protobridge_AXI.htm> and acceleration tools With over 200 customers and more that 800 systems installed, S2C's focus is on SoC/ASIC development to reduce the SoC design cycle. Our highly qualified engineering team and customer-centric sales force understands our users' SoC development needs. S2C systems have been deployed by leaders in consumer electronics, communications, computing, image processing, data storage, research, defense, education, automotive, medical, design services, and silicon IP. S2C is headquartered inSan Jose, CA with offices and distributors around the globe including the UK,Israel, mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. For more information, visitwww.s2cinc.com <http://www.s2cinc.com/index.htm>.
Media ContactRob van BlommesteinS2C, Inc.Email: robvb@s2cinc.com <mailto:robvb@s2cinc.com>+1(408)-213-8818
S2C Leads FPGA Prototyping with Support for Xilinx Next Generation Virtex® UltraScale 440 FPGA
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- S2C Inc., a leading provider of FPGA-base rapid prototyping solutions, today announced plans to deliver its family of prototyping boards that support the latest in Xilinx's Virtex UltraScale 440 FPGA. S2C Virtex UltraScale Logic Modules will boast double the capacity, higher performance, and increased flexibility and expandability over previous versions.
Design teams can expect twice as many logic cells and block RAMs on a single board reaching up to 176M ASIC gates with a S2C's Quad offering. The ability to link 32 prototyping boards together will allow FPGA prototyping of designs reaching 1B ASIC gates. The increase in capacity will also be met with significant performance enhancements including 2X faster performance and integration with up to a 50% reduction in power consumption, 30% improvements to transceiver bandwidth, a 2400 Mb/s DDR4 interface, and integrated endpoint blocks for PCIe Gen3.
"Xilinx's next generation Virtex UltraScale devices are very powerful and S2C's customers will be able maximize that power with our advanced capabilities," said Toshio Nakama, CEO of S2C. "In addition to increased capacity and performance, our Virtex UltraScale Logic Modules will be linked to our complete suite of tools for optimized partitioning, algorithm exploration, multi-FPGA deep trace debug, and remote management allowing our customers to meet their strict time-to-market schedules."
"S2C's prototyping technology is a great complement to the industry's largest 20nm FPGA, the Virtex® UltraScale(TM) 440," mentioned Hanneke Krekels, director of the test, measurement and emulation market segment at Xilinx. "Positioned to provide unprecedented levels of performance, system integration and bandwidth, VU440 customers will be able to leverage joint Xilinx and S2C technologies to prototype their latest large designs."
About S2C
Founded and headquartered in San Jose, California, S2C has been successfully delivering rapid SoC prototyping solutions since 2003. S2C provides:
-- Rapid FPGA-based prototyping hardware and automation software
-- Prototype Ready(TM) IP, interfaces and platforms
-- System-level design verification and acceleration tools
With over 200 customers and more that 800 systems installed, S2C's focus is on SoC/ASIC development to reduce the SoC design cycle. Our highly qualified engineering team and customer-centric sales force understands our users' SoC development needs. S2C systems have been deployed by leaders in consumer electronics, communications, computing, image processing, data storage, research, defense, education, automotive, medical, design services, and silicon IP. S2C is headquartered in San Jose, CA with offices and distributors around the globe including the UK, Israel, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. For more information, visit http://www.s2cinc.com.
Fixnetix Launches iX-eCute® for the Australian Stock Exchange
SYDNEY and LONDON, December 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Fixnetix, the global provider of front office managed trading solutions in Capital
Markets, announced today the launch of iX-eCute(R), its Field-Programmable Gate Array
(FPGA) risk management hardware solution for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
iX-eCute(R) has been qualified by ASX for their ASX OUCH trading system for production
use.
The iX-eCute(R) solution provides a platform offering full marketplace conformance,
comprehensive risk checks and extensive throttling capabilities for Australian equities.
This launch builds on already incorporated functionality designed to meet the requirements
of regulations such as the SECs' 15c-3 in the USA, NI 23-103 in Canada and meets market
requirements in Japan. The Australian solution provides an industry leading performance of
sub 3.5uS round-trip-time for an independently terminated client and venue design; such a
method is often preferred over simpler 'packet sniffing' technologies by regulators. The
solution also required the development and deployment of a new market data feed-handler,
known as iX-Max, given the unique vagaries of the marketplace.
"Fixnetix has built upon our historical knowledge of FPGA and the OUCH protocol to
arrive at a unique and compelling solution for Australia," said Dr Marcus Perrett,
Director of Development at Fixnetix. "This installation extends our already considerable
footprint of managing service FPGA systems worldwide," he added.
Fixnetix has patented sophisticated technology that provides isolated client and venue
sessions via dual TCP/IP offload engines ('TOEs') and has recently celebrated its second
year of client deployment in North America and Asia of the iX-eCute(R) solution.
About Fixnetix
Fixnetix is an award winning company providing outsourced managed services across
multiple asset classes to leading global banks, hedge funds and proprietary trading groups
seeking trading, market data, hosting, infrastructure, connectivity and risk management
solutions. The company is in over 40 co-location and proximity hosting centers across the
world offering access to over 90 markets. Fixnetix is one of the first firms to
commercialize FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology for execution purposes with
the iX-eCute(R) trading appliance. Fixnetix was granted a patent for the iX-eCute(R)
solution in April this year by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. For more
information, visit http://www.fixnetix.com
Fixnetix Contacts:
Jason Mochine, Commercial Director, +442031594082, jason.mochine@fixnetix.com
Simple, beautiful conversations on your phone, tablet and desktop
ZUG, Switzerland, December 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
A team of more than 50 people from 23 countries, supported by Skype co-founder Janus
Friis, is launching Wire, a communications network for messaging, voice calling, sharing
pictures, music and video on your phone, tablet and desktop.
"Skype was launched more than a decade ago. A lot has changed since then - we are all
used to free calls and texting, and we have taken to carrying our computers in our
pockets," said Friis. "It is time to create the best possible communication tools, as
beautiful as they are useful. Wire is just that."
Wire is available on iOS, Android and OS X. It offers communications with an emphasis
on high fidelity paired with elegant design. People can use Wire for personal and group
messaging, voice calling, sharing pictures, SoundCloud music and YouTube video sharing.
Wire conversations are kept in sync across all your devices. It is engineered to take
advantage of today's devices, including iPhone 6, iPads and the latest Android devices.
With deep expertise in media processing technology, Wire's voice calling benefits from
its in-house developed audio technology. This makes calls on Wire sound crisp and clear.
By remaining compatible with standard WebRTC, Wire will support audio calls to and from
WebRTC compatible browsers.
"We asked ourselves how modern communications could look and work. How could we take
full advantage of the latest devices and advances in cloud computing to deliver something
that is really simple, very useful and truly beautiful?" said Jonathan Christensen, Wire's
co-founder and CEO. "Today's launch is the beginning for Wire."
The company's team comprises former product and technology leaders from Apple, Skype,
Nokia, and Microsoft. Christensen held leadership roles at Microsoft and Skype, and was
co-founder and CEO at Camino Networks. Along with Christensen, founders include Alan
Duric, Wire's CTO, a co-founder of Telio (Oslo exchange TELIO) and co-founder of Camino
(acquired by eBay/Skype); and Priidu Zilmer, Wire's head of product design, who led design
teams at Vdio and Skype. Wire's Chief Scientist Koen Vos, created SILK and co-created
Opus, the standards for fidelity and intelligibility in voice over IP that billions of
people use today.
About Wire
Wire is headquartered in Switzerland and has a development center in Berlin, Germany.
Wire is backed by Iconical, a collective of designers, engineers and entrepreneurs
including Janus Friis. For more information, visit wire.com [http://wire.com ].
Wire is available worldwide and can be downloaded free from wire.com [http://wire.com
].
TIBCO Introduces New Embedded Dashboards for Actionable Insights
- Jaspersoft 6 Enables Developers to Quickly Build and Embed Interactive Dashboards for Richer Contextual Analytics
PALO ALTO, California, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX), a global leader in infrastructure and business intelligence software, today announced that it has released TIBCO Jaspersoft(®) 6. Powered by the innovative JavaScript framework called Visualize.js, Jaspersoft(®) 6 enables developers to quickly build and embed interactive dashboards directly within their web applications without relying on iFrames. The results are dashboards that become the fabric of web applications, delivering richer contextual insights for users across their desktop and mobile devices.
"The dashboards in Jaspersoft 6 are exactly what we were looking for. The focus on simplicity, ease of access to data and improved layout will make it easier than ever for our customers to create powerful executive dashboards," said Kenton Gray, chief technical officer, iOffice. "Combined with the new REST integration options, we can now customize Jaspersoft for our application to create a seamless user experience."
"Since launching our popular Visualize.js framework for reports earlier this year, we knew customers would expect the simplicity and flexibility of JavaScript for their dashboards," said Brian Gentile, senior vice president and general manager, TIBCO Analytics. "With Jaspersoft 6, developers not only get greater control over their embedded dashboard thanks to the Visualize.js framework, but they can now quickly build and edit them using the new designer."
TIBCO brings significant improvements with Jaspersoft 6, upgrading the dashboard designer and providing a pluggable visualization interface for reports, along with an improved native mobile app.
Additional new features include:
-- Highly customizable dashboards: Jaspersoft dashboards can be uniquely
branded, manually connected to data sources and easily filtered to show
the most relevant content for a user.
-- Pluggable JavaScript charting component: Report developers can now
enrich their reports by plugging in their own charting libraries such as
D3.js, HighCharts and more, using the new pluggable visualization
component for TIBCO Jaspersoft® Studio.
-- New report workbooks: Large complex reports just got easier to use
through the help of a new tabbed report workbook and table of contents
viewer. Delivered directly in the browser, report viewers can now
quickly interact and navigate large multi-page reports.
To learn more about TIBCO Jaspersoft 6, please visit http://www.jaspersoft.com/meet-new-jaspersoft.
About TIBCO
TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) is a global leader in infrastructure and business intelligence software. Whether it's optimizing inventory, cross-selling products, or averting crisis before it happens, TIBCO uniquely delivers the Two-Second Advantage® -- the ability to capture the right information at the right time and act on it preemptively for a competitive advantage. With a broad mix of innovative products and services, TIBCO is the strategic technology partner trusted by businesses around the world. Learn more about TIBCO at http://www.tibco.com.
TIBCO, Jaspersoft, and Two-Second Advantage are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.
Fixnetix Launches iX-eCute® for the Australian Stock Exchange
SYDNEY and LONDON, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fixnetix, the global provider of front office managed trading solutions in Capital Markets, announced today the launch of iX-eCute®, its Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) risk management hardware solution for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). iX-eCute® has been qualified by ASX for their ASX OUCH trading system for production use.
The iX-eCute® solution provides a platform offering full marketplace conformance, comprehensive risk checks and extensive throttling capabilities for Australian equities. This launch builds on already incorporated functionality designed to meet the requirements of regulations such as the SECs' 15c-3 in theUSA, NI 23-103 in Canada and meets market requirements in Japan. The Australian solution provides an industry leading performance of sub 3.5uS round-trip-time for an independently terminated client and venue design; such a method is often preferred over simpler 'packet sniffing' technologies by regulators. The solution also required the development and deployment of a new market data feed-handler, known as iX-Max, given the unique vagaries of the marketplace.
"Fixnetix has built upon our historical knowledge of FPGA and the OUCH protocol to arrive at a unique and compelling solution forAustralia," said Dr Marcus Perrett, Director of Development at Fixnetix. "This installation extends our already considerable footprint of managing service FPGA systems worldwide," he added.
Fixnetix has patented sophisticated technology that provides isolated client and venue sessions via dual TCP/IP offload engines ('TOEs') and has recently celebrated its second year of client deployment inNorth America and Asia of the iX-eCute® solution.
About Fixnetix Â
Fixnetix is an award winning company providing outsourced managed services across multiple asset classes to leading global banks, hedge funds and proprietary trading groups seeking trading, market data, hosting, infrastructure, connectivity and risk management solutions. The company is in over 40 co-location and proximity hosting centers across the world offering access to over 90 markets. Fixnetix is one of the first firms to commercialize FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology for execution purposes with the iX-eCute® trading appliance. Fixnetix was granted a patent for the iX-eCute® solution in April this year by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. For more information, visit http://www.fixnetix.com <http://www.fixnetix.com/>
Fixnetix Contacts:  Jason Mochine, Commercial Director, +442031594082, jason.mochine@fixnetix.com <mailto:jason.mochine@fixnetix.com>
Smartphone app, available exclusively to licensed real estate agents, allows for first-ever third-party electronic deposits of earnest checks; engages and connects subscribers to a network to promote listings and buyers via searchable updates
DALLAS, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Licensed real estate agents have a new tool to close deals more quickly and efficiently -- all from their smartphones -- thanks to ZOCCAM, a new, easy-to use mobile app that launched in Texas today. ZOCCAM's patent-pending process streamlines the handling of earnest money checks via their smartphone app using Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. to securely process checks, as well as connects real estate agents to promote their sellers' listings and buyers' needs. The app is available exclusively to licensed real estate agents for a $9.99 monthly subscription or discounted $100 annual fee.
"We are revolutionizing the way real estate transactions are conducted," said Ashley Cook, CEO and founder of ZOCCAM. "We are improving the agent's ability to attract and service clients by enabling faster sales cycles. Instead of driving checks to the title company, the agent can spend more time putting deals together. Not only does it minimize their liability, it gives them more time which is something you cannot buy."
ZOCCAM is launching with two features: ZoccaPay and ZocTalk. Through its ZoccaPay feature, the mobile app is the first in the industry to allow electronic, third-party delivery of earnest money directly into the title company escrow account. The remote deposit technology is the same technology used by banks to allow their customers to deposit money into their personal accounts.
ZoccaPay enables the real estate agent to capture the check with their smartphone or tablet and specify the title company recipient. ZoccaPay utilizes the latest secure remote deposit capture technology to send the earnest money check to the title company. Upon receipt, notifications are sent via email to the parties that the money has been deposited to the designated title company.
ZoccaPay is convenient and more secure for the agents, saving drive time and eliminating the accidental misplacement of checks, providing real-time notifications at every stage and full transparency for all involved parties.
In addition to its industry-first check deposit functionality, the app leverages its network of subscribers through its ZocTalk feature, where members engage to share geographical and ZIP code-searchable listings, pricing updates and other property insights about listings and buyers. Members have the ability to opt in to receive notifications when a listing is added or updated within their desired, specified ZIP code areas.
"ZOCCAM's two initial features are excellent. I no longer have to drive to a title company to deliver earnest money, and with ZocTalk I can find properties that I would otherwise not know about," said Pam Dyer, a Dallas real estate agent with Allie Beth Allman & Associates, and one of ZOCCAM's early adopters. "Agents commonly know a client that is thinking of selling but has not yet listed their home. The ability to locate real estate for my buyer in a matter of minutes is priceless, and ZocTalk will make that connection."
ZOCCAM was founded by Ashley Cook, a Dallas real estate attorney who has spent her career representing real estate brokers and title insurance companies. This gave her the insight to recognize that technology could fulfill a need in this vertical industry--specifically money delivery and increasing market liquidity through access of information.
"Throughout my career, I've worked with agents and have come to understand their challenges, liabilities and successes," said Cook. "I recognized a need to link agents together more efficiently, and a need to be able to accomplish more each day. With the advent of online real estate sites, many agents were losing their competitive advantage, and ZOCCAM gives that back to them."
The first title companies to sign on to process transactions with ZOCCAM include Texas-based Allegiance Title Company, Capital Title of Texas, Providence Title Company,Republic Title Company of Texas, Reunion Title and Texas Premier Title.
ZOCCAM will expand to other markets nationwide throughout 2015.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 11,300 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through three primary brands. Jack Henry Banking® Jack Henry Banking® supports banks ranging from community banks to multi-billion dollar institutions with information processing solutions. Symitar® is the leading provider of information processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars® provides best-of-breed solutions that enhance the performance of domestic and international financial institutions of all asset sizes and charters using any core processing system, as well as diverse corporate entities. Additional information is available at http://www.jackhenry.com.
About ZOCCAM
ZOCCAM helps real estate professionals conduct business more efficiently and securely via smartphone. Its ZOCCAPay feature makes ZOCCAM the first mobile app to allow secure electronic third-party delivery of earnest money via smartphone from licensed real estate agents and brokers to title companies, expediting check delivery, reducing broker liability and increasing agent productivity. Its ZOCTalk feature allows members to engage with other real estate agents and connect with buyers' and sellers' agents through geographically-targeted posts.
ZOCCAM uses the latest security and payment processing technology through a nationally-recognized service provider. To learn more about Zoccam, visit http://www.zoccam.com.
SOURCE ZOCCAM
ZOCCAM
CONTACT: CONTACTS: Allison M. Allison, allison_m_allison@att.net, (214) 354-4688 or Cooper Smith Koch, cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 755-5359
Singing Machine® Announces Home(TM) 2.0, the Next Generation Bluetooth Speaker that Turns into a Karaoke Entertainment System
Preorder Today for Christmas Delivery
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singing Machine Company, Inc., (SMDM) North America's leader in consumer karaoke entertainment systems, announces Home(TM) 2.0, an upgraded version of their popular Bluetooth speaker that turns into a karaoke entertainment system. It's the perfect way to create joy through music this holiday season with hours of entertainment for friends, families and coworkers. The Home 2.0 has improved Wi-Fi performance, enhanced sound quality, and extended battery life for the mic-remote. The Home 2.0 is $299 and available for pre-sale now at SingingMachine.com for Christmas delivery. Home 2.0 will also be available for purchase on Walmart.com and Amazon.com later this month.
Home 2.0 delivers room-filling sound as a Bluetooth speaker by day, and endless entertainment as a karaoke entertainment system by night. When the mood is right, Home 2.0 turns into an on-demand, Wi-Fi-enabled karaoke machine. It plugs into your TV via HDMI and connects to the cloud wirelessly. With one click, you have instant access to Singing Machine Play(TM), a platform that streams more than 8,000 HD karaoke music videos. Singing Machine Home 2.0 comes with a wireless hybrid Mic-Remote that makes it easy to navigate the Play platform on your TV. Users can also create their play queue online at home.singingmachine.com. Home 2.0 rethinks the traditional karaoke machine design by adding Bluetooth speaker functionality and featuring a sleek design that earns its place as a centerpiece in your home.
Soulful Audio
Designed with carefully engineered acoustics, Singing Machine Home 2.0 is packed with 2.1 omnidirectional sound, two tweeters and a pumping subwoofer for a full range of superior high and low notes. Home 2.0 easily fills any room with sound and makes sharing your music simple. It connects to any Bluetooth-enabled device to play your music whether you stream holiday music from Pandora or Spotify, or have your own curated collection of songs. Plus with a range up to 33 feet, you can roam the room with your smartphone, tablet or MP3 player, and play DJ without needing to walk back to the speaker to control your music. The speaker's minimalistic yet distinctive design includes a reflective bottom cabinet that mirrors its surroundings, making it fit perfectly into any interior.
Mega Karaoke Library
When it's time to turn up the fun, Home 2.0 is ready. Plugged into your TV, Home connects to Singing Machine Play via Wi-Fi and transforms into a searchable vault of your favorite karaoke videos. Powered by The KARAOKE Channel (owned by the Stingray Digital Media Group), Play offers one of the largest, licensed, libraries of HD karaoke videos in the world with more than 8,000 videos hosted in the cloud. Three subscription levels provide convenient, affordable options to meet your streaming needs whether you want access for an impromptu party or your weekly karaoke night. A free trial lets you try before subscribing. Party Pass (48 Hours) $5, Monthly Pass (1 month) $15, and Annual Pass (1 year) $75.
Intelligent Wireless Mic-Remote
Singing Machine Home 2.0 comes with a wireless microphone that works double-time as a remote to browse or search Play's karaoke library by artist, song, decade or popularity. The smart mic has auto mute and unmute functionality, and allows you to select songs in advance to queue up a video playlist. You can also select your own avatar to see who is up next. Home 2.0 will play from day to night without interruption; no music management required. When the party is over, Home 2.0 stays put, and is your powerful Bluetooth speaker again.
System Requirements
Singing Machine Home 2.0 streams video through the Internet. Usage fees from your internet provider may apply. A minimum of 5.0 Mbps Internet download speed is recommended for HD quality Karaoke video streaming. Consult your ISP for information on bandwidth.
About The Singing Machine
Based in the US, Singing Machine® is the North American leader in consumer karaoke products. We offer the industry's widest line of at-home karaoke entertainment products, which allow consumers to find a machine that suits their needs and skill level. As the most recognized brand in karaoke, Singing Machine has over 32 years of history offering quality products that incorporate the latest technology for singing practice, music listening, entertainment and social sharing. The Singing Machine sells its products through major retailers in North America and also internationally. For more information on Singing Machine, visit http://www.singingmachine.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward?looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward?looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by management and include, but are not limited to statements about our financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. You should review our risk factors in our SEC filings, which are incorporated herein by reference. Such forward?looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward?looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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CONTACT: Company Contact: Gary Atkinson, (954) 596 - 1000, GaryAtkinson at singingmachine.com, http://www.singingmachine.com or Media Contact: Jen Mangham, (305) 374-4404 x191, jenmangham@maxborgesagency.com
Arbor Solution Introduces LYNC-708 Touch Panel PC for Smart Building Management
Designed For Offices, Commercial Complexes and Campuses; Helps Manage Security, Energy, Parking and More
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbor Solution announces the introduction of its latest embeddable computing solution designed for smart building management: the LYNC-708 Touch Panel PC. Powered by an Intel Atom N2600 processor and featuring an 8" touch screen, the LYNC-708 has a flexible modular design, which can be integrated into office buildings, commercial complexes and school campuses. The LYNC-708 lowers management costs by integrating a building system and its equipment and by providing a platform for monitoring and control at an economical price.
"With the growth of urban living, issues such as energy waste, security and management costs also rise, increasing the need for a comprehensive building management solution," said Brian Yurkiw, Arbor Solution vice president. "Our LYNC-708 industrial panel PC was designed to meet these unique requirements, delivering an interface where a smart building can be monitored, managed and controlled. With the LYNC-708, productivity and efficiency in building management can be increased, leading to lower overall costs," added Yurkiw.
The LYNC-708 empowers building management in terms of security, energy savings, automatic control and access monitoring. Building systems and equipment are integrated in one place, including surveillance, ventilation, air conditioning, fire detectors and alarm, lighting, parking deck systems, elevators and escalators, and various energy management systems. In addition to its cable and fan free design, the LYNC-708 features:
-- 8" 1024 x 768 TFT LCD display with XGA resolution and LED backlight
-- IP65-compliant flush front panel that protects against dust and liquids
for greater usability and communications
-- Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability that reduces installation costs by
eliminating the need to run a power cable. Three key membrane keypads on
the front (brightness, screen on/off) that help eliminate energy
consumption
-- VESA and wall-mountable RJ45 Giga LAN with IEEE 802.3af & 802.3at PoE PD
-- High-performance flash storage (via mSATA slot)
-- Two 1.5W speakers and line-out phone jack
-- Two RS-232 COM ports
-- Operating temperature range of 32~140°F
For more information about the Arbor Solution LYNC-708 Industrial Panel PC, click here.
Availability and Pricing
Arbor Solution's LYNC-708 is available now in the US and Canada. It has an MSRP of $869 and may be customized to user specifications.
About Arbor Solution, Inc. North America
Arbor Solution, Inc. North America provides embedded systems and rugged tablets to a variety of markets. Its expertise as an Industrial PC (IPC) provider makes it uniquely positioned to provide reliable solutions through a customer-first approach. Its products are known for their dependability, convenience, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ability to increase productivity. The company is at the forefront of the technology required to conduct business in challenging applications from operating environments to product size and the coding needed for specialized applications. Arbor Solution North America offices are located in the US in San Jose, CA; Florence, MA and Flower Mound, TX; and in Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. It is part of Taiwan-based Arbor Technology Corporation.
For more information, visit us.arborsolution.com or email our team at sales@arborsolution.com.
All products/services and trademarks mentioned in this release are the properties of their respective companies.
Fixnetix Launches iX-eCute® for the Australian Stock Exchange
SYDNEY and LONDON, December 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Fixnetix, the global provider of front office managed trading solutions in Capital
Markets, announced today the launch of iX-eCute(R), its Field-Programmable Gate Array
(FPGA) risk management hardware solution for the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
iX-eCute(R) has been qualified by ASX for their ASX OUCH trading system for production
use.
The iX-eCute(R) solution provides a platform offering full marketplace conformance,
comprehensive risk checks and extensive throttling capabilities for Australian equities.
This launch builds on already incorporated functionality designed to meet the requirements
of regulations such as the SECs' 15c-3 in the USA, NI 23-103 in Canada and meets market
requirements in Japan. The Australian solution provides an industry leading performance of
sub 3.5uS round-trip-time for an independently terminated client and venue design; such a
method is often preferred over simpler 'packet sniffing' technologies by regulators. The
solution also required the development and deployment of a new market data feed-handler,
known as iX-Max, given the unique vagaries of the marketplace.
"Fixnetix has built upon our historical knowledge of FPGA and the OUCH protocol to
arrive at a unique and compelling solution for Australia," said Dr Marcus Perrett,
Director of Development at Fixnetix. "This installation extends our already considerable
footprint of managing service FPGA systems worldwide," he added.
Fixnetix has patented sophisticated technology that provides isolated client and venue
sessions via dual TCP/IP offload engines ('TOEs') and has recently celebrated its second
year of client deployment in North America and Asia of the iX-eCute(R) solution.
About Fixnetix
Fixnetix is an award winning company providing outsourced managed services across
multiple asset classes to leading global banks, hedge funds and proprietary trading groups
seeking trading, market data, hosting, infrastructure, connectivity and risk management
solutions. The company is in over 40 co-location and proximity hosting centers across the
world offering access to over 90 markets. Fixnetix is one of the first firms to
commercialize FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology for execution purposes with
the iX-eCute(R) trading appliance. Fixnetix was granted a patent for the iX-eCute(R)
solution in April this year by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. For more
information, visit http://www.fixnetix.com
Fixnetix Contacts:
Jason Mochine, Commercial Director, +442031594082, jason.mochine@fixnetix.com
Over 2M downloads on launch weekend for Bruce Lee: Enter The Game, published by Hibernum
MONTREAL, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â Game developer and publisher Hibernum and Bruce Lee Interactive, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC) are proud to announce the release ofBruce Lee: Enter The Game, the only official mobile fighting game developed in partnership with the Bruce Lee Estate.
Bruce Lee: Enter The Game, a side-scrolling 2-D action mobile game, hit the iTunes, Google Play and Amazon app stores worldwide onThursday November 27th, the birthday of the martial arts icon Bruce Lee.
A worldwide launch of this magnitude is a first for Hibernum's publishing division who released the game simultaneously on three app stores and in 12 different languages across the world. The studio located inMontreal with 155 employees was selected by the Bruce Lee Interactive to develop and publish a mobile title that would entertain and be enjoyed by millions of Bruce Lee fans around the world.
"We have wanted to develop our own Bruce Lee game for a long time," said Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee's daughter and CEO and owner of Bruce Lee Interactive, LLC. Â "There have been other games that have been released over the years but none that we have been so intimately involved with from beginning to the end. Â We are super excited to have worked with our partner Hibernum to create a game that we love, that we think captures the spirit of Bruce Lee and that is extremely fun to play."
In Bruce Lee: Enter The Game, published by Hibernum, players will get to fight as Bruce Lee while defeating thousands of enemies with intuitive gameplay in 40 action-packed levels. Easy to pick up and hard to master, the game is filled with dozens of costumes and weapons authentic to the one and only Bruce Lee.
About HibernumSince 2005, Hibernum's expertise in game development, animation and visual effects creation has enabled the company to develop cross-platform games alongside industry giants such as Amazon, Lego, Disney, Cartoon Network, Halfbrick, Mattel, DeNA and Wooga. With its new publishing division, Hibernum has releasedBruce Lee: Enter The Game and is hard at work to bring to the digital world, mankind's favorite brands.
Carla De Ciccio, Communications Advisor, Hibernum, (514) 436-4703, cdeciccio@hibernum.com <mailto:cdeciccio@hibernum.com>; Christina Nahas, Business and Legal Affairs, Bruce Lee, LLC, (310) 287-2100,Christina@brucelee.com <mailto:Christina@brucelee.com>
Hammacher Schlemmer Unveils The First Augmented Reality Catalog
NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hammacher Schlemmer, the New York store renowned for offering the Best, the Only and the Unexpected, announces The First Augmented Reality Catalog, an exclusive and revolutionary new way to experience America's longest running catalog.
"It's the next best thing to visiting our landmark Manhattan store in person," explained Rich Tinberg, Hammacher Schlemmer's CEO.
After downloading the free Hammacher Schlemmer app for iPad, users simply scan specially marked catalog pages to overlay a three-dimensional image of a product that literally jumps off the page. Users can zoom in and out, spin the item 360 degrees, play videos, and easily access helpful information such as user manuals and customer reviews with just a touch. Items can even be purchased directly from the app.
"Our new Augmented Reality Catalog fits right in with our rich tradition of innovation," said Mr. Tinberg. "It lets readers interact with our unique products in a new way that's not possible with any other catalog."
Hammacher Schlemmer's reputation for innovation usually centers on its products, with good reason. Among the revolutionary items the company has introduced are such household staples as the pop-up toaster, the microwave oven, and the cordless telephone.
But throughout its 166-year history, Hammacher Schlemmer has also pioneered progressive conveniences that greatly enhanced its customers' shopping experience. They were one of the original 271 subscribers to the Bell Telephone Company, one of the first stores to install electric lighting, and among the first online retailers during the 1980s.
"We are very pleased to offer our customers this new technology that blends the familiarity of our catalog with the multimedia capabilities of the iPad," said Mr. Tinberg. "It's the next evolution of catalog shopping. "
The free Hammacher Schlemmer app can be downloaded from the company's website or from the App store. For more information about The Augmented Reality Catalog, please visit Hammacher.com/app, or contact Trish Hammond at (847) 581-8987 or via e-mail at pr@hammacher.com.
About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog and online at http://www.hammacher.com.
New Thunderbolt 2 Laptop Docking Station lets users transform their MacBook or Thunderbolt equipped laptop into a powerful 4K Ultra HD workstation or hot desk
Docking station connects essential peripherals to a laptop with data speeds of up to 20Gb/s, twice as fast as previous models. The new docking station supports 4K Ultra HD video for a single 4K HDMI or DisplayPort monitor, as well as digital audio and USB fast-charging for mobile devices
LOCKBOURNE, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts, has announced the release of their new Thunderbolt 2 Laptop Docking Station (SKU: TB2DOCK4KDHC), which enables mobile professionals to instantly connect their laptop to all of their essential peripherals, including a 4K Ultra HD DisplayPort or HDMI display. The new docking station harnesses the immense throughput capability of a single Thunderbolt 2 laptop connection (20 Gbps) to deliver 4K Ultra HD video support, as well as innovative features including SPDIF optical audio output and mobile device fast-charging capability, including dedicated charging without a connection to a host laptop.
"Thunderbolt 2 technology has taken laptop docking to the next level," said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager for StarTech.com. "Thanks to the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 2, StarTech.com's new docking station delivers a broader range of connection options. With features like 4K Ultra HD video support and digital audio capability combined into a single docking station, this is not only our first Thunderbolt 2 docking station, but also our most ambitious feature set to date."
Features of StarTech.com's new Thunderbolt 2 Laptop Docking Station include:
-- 4K video output to a single HDMI or DP display, with support for
3840x2160p Ultra HD resolutions
-- Dual video support, when connected to one Thunderbolt display and one
HDMI display (includes 4K HDMI support)
-- Easy-access USB 3.0 fast-charge and sync port, able to charge a device
without a host connection
-- SPDIF digital audio output, line-input, 3.5mm 4-Position TRRS Headset
port - Audio/Microphone
-- eSATA port for high-speed external storage devices
-- 4x USB 3.0 downstream ports with UASP support (1x front port USB Battery
Charging Specification 1.2 compliant, 3x rear ports)
-- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Port with Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
-- Supports daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
-- Matte silver sand blast finish matching Apple® MacBooks
-- Durable housing with aluminum outer frame
-- Integrated security lock
-- Includes 1m Thunderbolt cable
MSRP for StarTech.com's Thunderbolt 2 Laptop Docking Station (TB2DOCK4KDHC) is $329.99 (USD) in the United States, $339.99 (CAN) in Canada, £308.99 (GBP exc. VAT) in the UK. These products will be available at CDW, Amazon.com, Newegg.com, PC Connection, and Insight and will be distributed by Ingram Micro, SYNNEX, Tech Data, D&H and ASI.
For questions about this announcement, please contact Andrew Stephen at 1-800-265-1844 ext. 1248 or astephen@startech.com.
About StarTech.com
StarTech.com is an ISO 9001:2000 registered manufacturer of hard-to find connectivity parts including A/V products, computer parts, cables and server management solutions. Founded in 1985, StarTech.com has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Europe and Japan, servicing a worldwide market.
Image Generator Server Delivers Cost-Effective Solution for Training and Simulation Market
WAUKESHA, Wis., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated Computing, a global technology company and leader in the training and simulation market, announced the release of its Edge 7320 System. This application-ready system drives Original Equipment Manufacturers' image generators in the training and simulation market and is a fully integrated hardware and software platform optimized with security and connectivity pre-configured and built in. The announcement was made during I/ITSEC, the world's largest modeling, simulation and training conference.
The Edge 7320 System responds to the market need for commercial off-the-shelf image generation solutions that provide users with reliable performance and supports high fidelity visual systems and simulators, all delivered cost-effectively while meeting low system noise requirements. The platform is based on an ATX Q87 motherboard supporting 4th generation Intel(®) Core(TM) i7/5/3 LGA 1150 processors and is a 2U, 19 inch rack mount system. Tested in actual working conditions and preconfigured with a validated and integrated image, the Edge 7320 System reduces complexity and time required to deploy an optimized, high performing system. Purpose-built diagnostics and monitoring capabilities improve visual system and simulator uptime.
"Our comprehensive solutions are designed to deliver the performance, reliability, and seamless integration required by our customers," said Mike Pape, Director, Training & Simulation Solutions at Dedicated Computing. "Backed by our years of experience delivering innovative and reliable solutions for the training and simulation market, Dedicated Computing is committed to meeting the market needs with innovative solutions that delivers value to our customers."
About Dedicated Computing
Dedicated Computing is a global technology company committed to solving the business problems of our customers through the design, development and deployment of innovative technology solutions.
Aventis Systems, Inc. Announces New IT Services Division to Support Expanding Customer Base and Service Offerings
Company Appoints Director of IT Services, Continues to Chart Record Growth and Momentum in Technology Sector
ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aventis Systems, Inc., a leading provider of technology equipment and IT services, announced today the formation of a new IT Services Division, a new Director of IT Services, and several new engineering positions to support an expanding customer base and service offerings. The announcement of the new IT Services and Support team comes on the heels of record company growth and the launch of additional service offerings earlier this year, including virtualization, cloud, disaster recovery, and server and storage infrastructure.
Driving the decision to focus on IT Services was the increased demand from Aventis Systems' SMB customer base who were looking for a full solution, a true one-stop-shop for IT products, services, and support.
"We have actually been offering all of the components of a full IT solution for some time, but felt the timing was right to take a more focused and customer-facing approach to support SMBs looking for an integrated IT partner," said Hesam Lamei, President and Founder of Aventis Systems. "We have the unique ability to customize our offerings and provide a great deal of value for our customers, as we offer both new and refurbished hardware paired with best-in-class software and service solutions as well as extremely responsive customer support."
Ben Yampolsky, Director of IT Services, will head up the new division, along with overseeing technology and operational innovation for the Company. In his role, Yampolsky will be responsible for the strategic vision and management of the services division as well as evaluating new product and service offerings. Additionally, he will manage strategic OEM partnerships, direct key accounts, develop technical and field engineering and mentor all department personnel. Prior to joining the company in 2006, he was a consultant for major brands, including Caterpillar U.S., Vixia do Brazil and iinteg. Yampolsky holds dual degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Technology, and is an alumni of the TAG Infrastructure Board where he was a founding member, serving from 2010-2014.
The services team includes high level engineers, solutions specialists, as well as technical and field engineer experts. Two new engineers were hired to join the IT Services team. Brad Artlip joins the team as a Solutions Engineer. With over twenty years of technical experience, Artlip will serve as the liaison between the IT Services department and Aventis Systems' customers, establishing customized project goals and setting expectations. He will provide project milestones to all customers, helping to coordinate and manage individual project components, whether they be hardware, software, or services based. Artlip holds a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and previously served in a variety of roles during his seventeen year tenure at Hewlett Packard, including Technical Delivery Consultant for HP Continuity Services, Superdome Platform Support Specialist, HP-UX System Recovery Specialist, and Remote Account Support Engineer. Jesse Teehee joins the Company as a Field Engineer and will be responsible for performing advanced IT on-site services for Aventis Systems. Teehee has extensive experience in computer technology and repair, specifically working with refurbished equipment, and holds multiple certifications.
Additionally, Peter Miles who has been with the company since 2009, will join the IT Services team as a Technical Sales Engineer, and Andrei Gueletii, who joined Aventis Systems in 2008, has been promoted to Solutions Sales Engineer. Both Miles and Gueletii have exceptional track records with the company, resulting in their respective promotions.
"I am enthusiastic about the talented team we have in place to provide our customers with the expertise, vision, and knowledge they need in a trusted IT partner," added Lamei. "They each have substantial experience in their respective areas and will be a valuable asset to each and every customer they consult."
About Aventis Systems
Aventis Systems, Inc. is one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. The Atlanta-based company specializes in Dell and HP lines of servers and storage units, as well as Cisco networking equipment. The Company also offers a full suite of business class workstations, desktops, laptops and all hardware components necessary for upgrades. Aventis Systems' mission is to build long-lasting relationships with customers by offering an extensive plan designed to cover their IT needs. Aventis Systems starts by leveraging experienced sales and engineering professionals to evaluate customers' infrastructures in order to craft the most cost-effective solutions. Due to the Company's expansive inventory, Aventis Systems delivers these solutions with the shortest build and ship times in the industry. Additionally, the Company offers on-site installation services for customers across the continental U.S. so that they can implement their projects as quickly as possible. All Aventis Systems' customers are covered by comprehensive warranties which include access to dedicated, domestic technical support. Optional maintenance service plans are provided by certified technicians with on-site response times as short as two hours. Finally, to further simplify the purchasing process, Aventis Systems offers equipment trade-in and financing options. For more information on Aventis Systems, please contact 1-866-528-9313, visit http://www.AventisSystems.com, or connect with them on LinkedIn.
-Live LifeProof with waterproof protection for new iPad mini 3-
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- iPads are go-to travel companions, but life on the road can be dangerous for devices. Open a whole new world of exploration with LifeProof(®) fre(®) for iPad mini 3, four-proof protection that complements the compact iPad's sleek design, available now.
"We love that iPad is engineered for portability, and LifeProof will help you bring your iPad along on nearly any adventure," said LifeProof President and CEO Pete Lindgren. "LifeProof fre keeps the new iPad mini 3 safe from environmental hazards, providing some of the most advanced protection in the industry."
Water, drops, dirt and snow are no match for the thinnest, lightest, most protective iPad mini 3 case available. The slim design boasts military-grade shock and impact protection and fends off the elements with ease. The built-in screen protector guards against scratches while maintaining responsiveness, and a thin film allows full interactivity with the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. LifeProof fre is waterproof to 6.6 feet for one hour and drop proof to 4 feet. Every device feature on the iPad mini 3 remains fully functional in the case.
LifeProof fre for iPad mini 3 is available now for $99.99 and is compatible with a variety of LifeProof accessories. LifeProof fre cases for iPad mini 3 are available now on lifeproof.com and from select retail locations. For more information on availability of LifeProof nuud, the only screenless waterproof iPad mini 3 case, visit lifeproof.com.
Based in San Diego, LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets cases for smartphones and tablets that deliver protection, style and functionality. LifeProof is built on the idea of giving everyone the complete freedom and confidence to use their mobile devices in any environment. Designed to defend against water, dirt, snow, shock and the hazards of daily life, LifeProof lets consumers use their mobile device everyday, everywhere, for everything -- without worry. For more information, visit lifeproof.com.
The LifeProof name and LifeProof trademarks are the property of Treefrog Developments, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Tata Consultancy Services Launches "TCS Active Archive(TM)" Big Data Product, Powered by EMC Technology
High Performance Solution Helps Enterprises Overcome Major Challenges in Data Storage Management, Governance and Regulatory Compliance
NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced the launch of its big data product "TCS Active Archive(TM)," powered by technology from EMC, one of the most influential leaders in cloud computing, virtualization, big data, and IT security and protection. Specifically designed for big data environments, the solution offers a high level of performance, scalability, security, and cost controls for archiving, retrieving, retaining, and managing the growing volume and variety of enterprise data.
TCS Active Archive(TM) is a combination of TCS' strong product development capabilities and business process expertise in big data. It is built upon the industry-leading EMC analytics platform and infrastructure. The benefits of TCS Active Archive(TM) include:
-- "Warm" archive of structured and un-structured data enabling Business
Intelligence (BI) and visualization tools to readily access archived
data for analytics
-- Broad connectivity to standard RDBMS, analytical databases and packaged
enterprise applications
-- Regulatory compliance to archive and retain data for customizable
periods, and protect and flag legal data for impending action
-- Secure archival ensuring data security through Kerberos Authentication,
LDAP and Active Directory integration, AES 256-bit encryption, and user
management modules
-- Optimized storage by applying compression techniques to reduce storage
utilization
-- Reporting to effectively monitor and track activities through automatic
job staging, dashboards and audit logs
"TCS' collaboration with EMC has created a solution for businesses to effectively overcome major challenges in data storage, governance and regulatory compliance," said Dr. Satya Ramaswamy, Global Head of Digital Enterprise, Tata Consultancy Services. "TCS Active Archive(TM), powered by EMC technology, enables businesses to nimbly and cost effectively adapt to the constantly changing environment of enterprise data, the Internet of Things and intelligent applications. This is a big step forward in our Digital Reimagination(TM) vision for our customers."
TCS Active Archive(TM), powered by EMC technology, is based on Pivotal HD - the massively parallel processing (MPP) SQL Database on EMC Isilon Storage - a complete scale-out NAS storage platform: hardware, software and accelerator nodes for the new era of big data. The solution stores both structured and unstructured data from a variety of data sources into an Archive repository. In contrast to traditional tape-based archiving, TCS Active Archive(TM) on EMC makes accessing historical data fast and simple, avoiding unwieldy costs of modern data warehouse appliances that can be prohibitively expensive.
"The EMC and TCS collaboration provides an innovative offering that helps joint customers meet their complex IT requirements. TCS Active Archive(TM), powered by EMC technology, and underpinned by the EMC Federation of strategically aligned businesses, enables organizations to effectively manage and protect digital assets, while redefining and transforming their future IT storage strategy," said Tony McCoy, Vice President, Strategic Alliances, EMC Corporation.
To learn more about TCS Active Archive(TM), powered by EMC technology, click here.
About TCS Digital Enterprise
Headquartered in TCS' Customer Collaboration Center in Santa Clara, CA, TCS' Digital Enterprise group takes a combination of what it calls the Digital Five Forces - Mobility and Pervasive Computing, Big Data and Analytics, Social Media, Cloud, and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - to help clients reimagine their business models, products and services, customer segments, channels, business processes, and workplaces to gain a sustained competitive advantage.
The Digital Enterprise group offers complete Digital Reimagination(TM) for the enterprise by providing pre-built customizable products, reusable assets, deep industry expertise, and technology partnerships. TCS' experienced global team includes business strategy consultants, business analysts, digital marketers, user experience designers, data scientists, and engineers who are passionate about combining digital technologies to help customers reimagine their enterprises.
About Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPS,infrastructure, engineering and assurance services. This is delivered through its unique Global Network Delivery Model(TM), recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over 310,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 46 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $13.4 billion for year ended March 31, 2014 and is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcs.com.
Panopto Expands Video Platform Reach Across the Web and Devices
HTML5 Media Pipeline, Video Snap-ins, and Panopto-Certified Appliance Enable Businesses and Universities to Make Video Universally Available
SEATTLE, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Panopto, a leading video platform provider for enterprise and education markets, today announced the latest release of its video capture and management system. The update introduces the industry's first end-to-end HLS media pipeline for broadcasting, recording, and streaming HTML5 video to any device, as well as new snap-ins for embedding video recording and searchable playlists into existing websites. The company also announced a new Panopto-certified video capture appliance through a partnership with Seneca Data (recently acquired by Arrow Electronics) and Datapath. These updates continue Panopto's expansion from an industry-leading video capture and management system to an extensible platform that easily integrates with existing IT infrastructure.
A Modern Media Pipeline for Streaming to Any Device
Panopto's video platform now records using H.264 video and AAC audio, the most widely used codecs worldwide, and streams using HLS, the leading standard for Internet streaming. This empowers companies and their employees to broadcast events and deliver video using technology that has until now been reserved for massive-scale consumer online events. The new media pipeline also makes Panopto the first multi-stream HTML5 video platform, providing businesses and universities with the broadest set of video distribution options:
-- Premium viewing on desktops and laptops using Panopto's unique
multi-stream, HTML5-based interactive player. The interactive player
streams multiple synchronized video feeds and allows users to search
inside video content, control playback speed, and take time-stamped
notes for future reference.
-- Basic viewing on desktops and laptops using Panopto's embeddable video
player. The embeddable player delivers a composite stream of video in
an HTML5 container, providing functionality similar to other enterprise
and consumer video platforms.
-- Broad-reach viewing on mobile devices with Panopto's native Android and
iOS apps and mobile-friendly MP4 video.
"Video is quickly becoming the preferred medium for online communication at businesses and universities around the world," said Eric Burns, Panopto's co-founder and chief product officer. "Panopto was created to provide the easiest way for these organizations to manage and search their video. With today's update, our platform is at the forefront of delivering video to the modern landscape of post-PC devices."
Video Search and Management on Any Website
The latest release of Panopto's video platform also introduces snap-ins that allow businesses and universities to access, manage, and search their videos from any web page or portal. The snap-ins provide:
-- Video search - Using Panopto's Smart Search technology, users can
securely search video collections and inside individual videos for any
word spoken or shown.
-- Creation workflows - Organizations can add one-click video recording and
upload workflows to their existing LMSs and CMSs.
-- Playlists - Secure, searchable video playlists can now be embedded in
any website.
The new snap-ins can be easily integrated into any learning management system (LMS), or into popular content management systems (CMS) such as SharePoint, Drupal, and WordPress.
In addition, Panopto's free, turnkey integrations for popular learning management systems have been updated to use the new snap-ins, improving the user experience for Instructure Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Sakai and BrightSpace (Desire2Learn) customers.
Panopto-Certified Video Capture Appliance
Panopto is also announcing a high-performance video capture and recording device through a collaboration with Seneca Data, a leader in custom computer manufacturing, and Datapath, a leading provider of video graphics and video capture hardware. The Panopto-Certified Video Capture Appliance provides businesses and universities with a single-unit, rack-mountable appliance with three configurations for capturing and live streaming video:
-- Single-channel HD + SD video input using Datapath's VisionAV/F capture
card
-- Dual-channel HD video input using Datapath's VisionAV/HD capture card
-- Quad-channel HD video input using Datapath's VisionHD4 capture card
"Academic institutions and corporations require flexible video capture options tailored to their unique needs," said Jami McGraw, product development manager, Seneca. "Through our partnership with Panopto and Datapath, we can offer customers a custom-designed recording and live streaming appliance that can be up and running in minutes."
"Higher-density capture capabilities coupled with a versatile selection of inputs is no longer a request, but a requirement for enterprise video solutions," said Nathan Nye, VP of sales at Datapath. "The Panopto-Certified appliance powered by Datapath will provide businesses and universities with the most flexible options for extremely high-quality video and audio capture."
About Panopto
Panopto creates software that enables enterprises and academic institutions to record and view searchable video presentations in minutes from any device. Panopto is currently in use at Fortune 500 companies around the world and is the fastest-growing lecture capture solution at leading universities. Privately-held, Panopto was founded in 2007 by technology entrepreneurs and software design veterans at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. For more information, visit http://www.panopto.com.
Toshiba Launches Low Power Consumption ICs For Bluetooth® Smart Communication Devices With NFC Tag Functions
Two kinds of communication functions combined for wearable low-power health-tracking devices
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today launched a low power consumption, dual-function IC that supports both Bluetooth(®) Low Energy (LE)(1) and NFC Type 3 Tag functions(2). The TC35670FTG has been designed for use in Bluetooth Smart(3) devices such as sensors, toys and, most notably, touch-and-start smartphone accessories and wearable healthcare devices.
The new IC joins Toshiba's line-up of Bluetooth LE ICs, and offers two key features: easy operation of Bluetooth pairing with NFC Tag function; low power consumption stand-by status to increase battery lifetimes for devices powered by small coin-cell batteries. The device achieves peak power consumption of 5.9 milliamperes for Bluetooth communication (@3.3V, -4dBm transmitter output power or receiver operation) and just 600 microamperes or lower for NFC Tag communication (@3.3V). It also achieves power consumption of just 0.1 microamperes or lower in deep sleep(4) (@3.3V).
Deepak Mithani, director, Mixed-Signal Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC, noted, "Previously, component specifiers had to integrate Bluetooth and NFC Tag ICs when designing a system supporting both communication functions. In comparison, Toshiba's approach offers a design that will help to minimize the part counts, reduce the assembly area by about 30 percent and shorten system development timelines."
The NFC Tag function can enable easy pairing of Bluetooth LE devices, as well as provide a convenient on/off switch function, which reduces stand-by power drain and contributes to longer battery life. In addition, both the Blueto oth LE and NFC Tag functions can be put in stand-by mode, and the connection from the first function accessed can be prioritized.
The Bluetooth component has a receiver sensitivity of -92.5dBm and transmitter output power of between 0dBm to -20dBm (4dB steps). It supports GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) including both client and server functions, as well as host-based and stand-alone systems. It features a DC-DC converter, low-drop regulator, general-purpose ADC, user-program function, wake-up signal for the host device and PWM function.
The NFC Tag component has a 1.5 Kbyte E(2)PROM for storing data that component specifiers can access using both the BLE and NFC Tag to connect to each I(2)C interface, allowing data to be easily handled in each system. Toshiba also offers various Bluetooth LE standard profiles to be used in combination with application programming.
The TC35670FTG is available on a QFN40 package measuring 6mm x 6mm, 0.5mm pitch, and supports an operating temperature range of -30°C to 85°C.
Availability
Samples and mass production of the TC35670FTG IC are available now. Starter kits and software deployment packages will be made available this month.
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's sixth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2013 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, April 2014). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
Notes:
[1] Low power consuming communication technology refers to technology using Bluetooth Ver. 4.0.
[2] Produced under license of Sony Corporation's FeliCa(TM) Lite-S technology.
[3] Devices that adopt Bluetooth core specification Ver. 4.0 or higher with a Low Energy Core Configuration, and that use GATT-based architecture specified in Bluetooth Ver.4.0.
[4] Standby mode by the minimum consumption current.
Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Smart Ready are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG; Toshiba uses them under license.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.
AGENCY CONTACT: COMPANY CONTACT:
Lisa Gillette-Martin Deborah Chalmers
MCA Public Relations Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
Kidaptive's Learner Mosaic App for iPhone and iPod touch Gives Parents Personalized Insights About Their Preschooler
Provides real-time data into child's learning progress and customized, research-based tips and activity suggestions to help them thrive
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kidaptive, an early-education and technology company, today announced the launch of Learner Mosaic, a free parenting app for iPhone and iPod touch, available for download on the App Store. Although it is a standalone app, Learner Mosaic works best when paired with Kidaptive's award-winning iPad app for kids, Leo's Pad Enrichment Program. When parents and preschoolers use the apps together, the preschooler's game-play data from Leo's Pad is combined with parent observations in Learner Mosaic, which results in the most accurate assessment of each child's strengths, struggles, and passions. This assessment then powers a personalized set of activity recommendations in Learner Mosaic that parents can incorporate into their everyday interactions with their child to support learning.
"Parents are a child's most important teacher, and home is the most important classroom for preschoolers," said P.J. Gunsagar, Kidaptive CEO and Co-Founder. "With Learner Mosaic and its integration with Leo's Pad Enrichment Program, we combined the best of big data, learning science, and design to deliver research-based recommendations for real-world activities. This gives parents a personalized coach that will help them help their children thrive."
Learner Mosaic: Top Features and Benefits for Parents
Learner Mosaic, designed in partnership with frogVentures(TM), the investment arm of global product strategy and design firm frog, provides parents with insight into each child's strengths, struggles, and passions across more than 75 skill areas. Over time, as the child acquires new skills, the app tracks milestones and builds a unique mosaic of their learning development. This learning map shows progress across key areas of growth such as impulse control, counting principles, turn taking, problem solving, growth mindset, and more.
All the tips and activity suggestions in Learner Mosaic are research-based and designed to be easy to understand and easy to incorporate into everyday interactions. Additionally, Learner Mosaic captures everyday learning by asking parents simple questions about their child to create a more holistic picture of the learner.
Learner Mosaic harnesses the power of online data from games and presents it to parents in an easy-to-use way that enables them to enrich and reinforce learning in their offline time together with their child.
Leo's Pad Enrichment Program
Leo's Pad Enrichment Program is an award-winning, animated, adaptive-learning series in which preschoolers will join a young Leonardo da Vinci and his friends on big adventures filled with exciting games woven into the stories. The games in Leo's Pad address over 25 skills essential to early learning and adjust to each child's skill level as they play, so content is always highly relevant and engaging.
Previously called "Leo's Pad: Preschool Kids Learning Series", Leo's Pad Enrichment Program has been updated to integrate with Learner Mosaic. The update also includes a finale with an exclusive song by acclaimed children's musician Laurie Berkner, several game enhancements, an updated Family Account system, and support for In-App Purchases.
Leo's Pad Enrichment Program is universally loved by parents, preschoolers, and academics with a 4.5-star rating based on more than 1300 reviews, and the Mom's Choice and Academics' Choice "Smart Media" awards.
Pricing and Availability
Learner Mosaic is available for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.AppStore.com.
Leo's Pad Enrichment Program is available for free on the App Store for iPad or at http://www.AppStore.com. The first chapter is free, and parents can buy the full program (six chapters plus the finale) for $24.99 or pay $5.99 for subsequent chapters per chapter and $1.99 for the finale.
About Kidaptive
Kidaptive is an early-education and technology company focused on creating personalized learning experiences for children and parents to improve educational outcomes. http://www.Kidaptive.com
SOURCE Kidaptive
Kidaptive
CONTACT: Nada Antoun Dorman, Sparkpr for Kidaptive, nantoun@sparkpr.com, 512-560-6944
Experience Three Legendary Stories With Latest KINGDOM HEARTS HD Compilation
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX Now Available for the Americas
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In time for the holidays, KINGDOM HEARTS fans can now revisit the adventures of Sora, Riku and Kairi as SQUARE ENIX® announced KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX is now available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
The game is a fully remastered HD compilation of the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system title KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX and the PlayStation®Portable system title KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX. The game also features theatrical cut-scenes from the Nintendo DS(TM) title KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded.
KINGDOM HEARTS 2.5 picks up where KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX left off, letting players continue their adventures with Sora, Mickey, Donald Duck, Goofy and other Disney characters. With impeccable high-definition visuals and enhanced gameplay mechanics, players will explore the origins of the hallmark series with Terra, Aqua and Ventus. Players can also venture through various Disney worlds, including Deep Space (Lilo & Stitch), 100 Acre Wood (Winnie the Pooh), Port Royal (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl), Timeless River (Steamboat Willie) and more.
"Kingdom Hearts fans are our number one priority and their passion for the series drove us to create this unique experience," said Tetsuya Nomura, director. "KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX combines three fan-favorite titles in beautiful high-definition with amazing detail and depth, making fans feel as though they're playing their favorite games again for the first time."
"If you loved last year's Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, you're in for even more of a treat this time around." - Game Informer (9/10, Gold Award)
Traversing through the origins of KINGDOM HEARTS, the new compilation allows players to re-experience Sora's journey from the beginning. In addition, the game features a talented all-star voice cast, including Haley Joel Osment (Sora), David Gallagher (Riku), Quinton Flynn (Axel), Leonard Nimoy (Master Xehanort) and Jesse McCartney (Roxas).
KINGDOM HEARTS 2.5 is available today for $39.99 exclusively for the PlayStation®3 system. The game is rated E (Everyone 10+). Please visit the Entertainment Software Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 64 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
A customized version of SyntheticMR AB's SyMRI(R) IMAGE software is now introduced by
GE Healthcare, a strategic partner to SyntheticMR, under the name MAGiC. MAGiC is
introduced at RSNA together with the new magnetic resonance (MR) system SIGNA Pioneer from
GE Healthcare.
MAGiC (Magnetic Resonance Image Compilation) is a customized version of SyntheticMR's
SyMRI IMAGE software, a breakthrough productivity enhancement that allows clinicians to
capture multiple image contrasts in a single scan. A single scan generates quantitative
T1, T2, STIR, T1 FLAIR, T2 FLAIR and PD weighted images in as little as one-third the
total time it would take to acquire each contrast separately. The time saved could allow
clinicians to scan one more patient per hour, every hour of every day. After the images
have been acquired, the contrast can be adjusted by manipulating TR, TE and TI values,
helping to ensure that no details are missed.
GE Healthcare introduces MAGiC together with the SIGNA Pioneer 3.0T magnetic resonance
(MR) system at RSNA (Radiological Society of North America), the world's largest radiology
conference, taking place in Chicago, USA, 30 November - 5 December 2014. SIGNA Pioneer and
MAGiC are 510(k) pending at the U.S. FDA.
SyntheticMR also offers SyMRI NEURO, which provides fully automatic brain segmentation
based on the SyMRI IMAGE and MAGiC data. For more information please visit http://www.symri.com .
See also the additional press release from SyntheticMR regarding the license agreement
with GE Healthcare as well as the press release from GE Healthcare.
SyntheticMR AB develops and markets innovative software solutions for Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI). SyntheticMR AB has developed SyMRI(R) IMAGE, software that
provides fast MRI workflows, allowing high patient throughput, and SyMRI NEURO that
enables automatic segmentation of brain tissue, providing objective decision support based
on quantitative data. SyMRI is CE-marked and a registered trademark in Europe. A
customized version of SyMRI IMAGE is marketed by SyntheticMR's strategic partner GE
Healthcare under the name MAGiC. SyntheticMR is listed on the AktieTorget exchange in
Stockholm, Sweden. For additional information, please visithttp://www.symri.com .
For additional information, please contact Stefan Tell, CEO SyntheticMR AB,
+46-73-373-40-90.
DTS® Integration on Realtek Hi-Fi Audio DSPs Enhances Sound Quality on Multiple Devices
DTS Sound® to Enable a Premium Audio Experience for Upcoming Product Launches, Including Smartphones, Tablets, PC Monitors, Bluetooth Headphones and More
CALABASAS, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio solutions, today announced that the company has integrated DTS Sound on Realtek's ALC5676 and ALC5677 Hi-Fi Audio DSPs, making DTS technology available globally for integration into consumer electronics products.
"Realtek's focus on offering the best quality audio for our customer's products, and our collaboration with DTS, ensures that we are always at the forefront of the latest advances in audio technology," said Realtek's Vice President and Spokesman Yee-Wei Huang. "DTS Sound delivers unmatched high-quality audio, whether users are enjoying video entertainment, listening to music, or gaming, in the home or on the go."
Realtek's audio solution is available for incorporation into many products, including smartphones, tablets, PC monitors, wireless sound boxes and Bluetooth headphones. Realtek's ALC5676 and ALC5677 with DTS Sound certification will launch solutions for SoC, AP and MCU platforms in Q4 2014.
"The integration of DTS Sound with Realtek's audio DSPs is a tremendous opportunity for us to reach a wide range of devices and ensure an unsurpassed audio experience for consumers around the world," said Joanna Skrdlant, vice president, Solutions Licensing for DTS. "In addition to offering a premium audio experience for end-users, DTS Sound features low power requirements and easy deployment for product manufacturers."
For more information about DTS, please visit http://www.dts.com, or connect with DTS on Facebook and Twitter @DTS_Inc.
About DTS, Inc.
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI) is a premier audio solutions provider for high-definition entertainment experiences--anytime, anywhere, on any device. DTS exists to make the world sound better. DTS' audio solutions are designed to enable recording, delivery and playback of simple, personalized, and immersive high-definition audio, and are incorporated by hundreds of licensee customers around the world into an array of consumer electronics devices. From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in high definition multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc(TM) standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling compelling digital delivery of movies, music, games and other forms of digital entertainment to a growing array of network-connected consumer electronics devices. DTS technology is in televisions, personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, digital media players, set-top-boxes, video game consoles, Blu-ray Disc players, audio/video receivers, wireless speakers, soundbars, DVD based products, automotive audio systems, and home theater systems. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California. DTS also has offices in Encino, Los Gatos, San Diego, Poway and Santa Ana, California, Washington, China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Copyright 2014, DTS, Inc., DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
'Game of Thrones®: A Telltale Games Series' Season Premiere Now Available For Download
A Telltale Games Series Set in the World of HBO®'s Emmy Award®-Winning Television Drama Debuts First Episode, 'Iron from Ice'
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading and award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games and HBO Global Licensing today announced the release of 'Iron From Ice,' the first of six episodes of Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series.
Based on the award-winning HBO television drama series, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series tells the story of House Forrester. Caught up in the events of The War of the Five Kings, they are placed in a precarious position where members of the household must do everything they can to prevent the house from meeting its doom.
The season premiere episode is available today on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, and on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 in North America (SCEA). The episode will be available on Wednesday, December 3rd on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 in European (SCEE) territories. The series will also be coming to compatible iOS devices via the App Store on Thursday, December 4(th) and to Android-based devices later this month. The premiere will also be coming to PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 3 in North America (SCEA) and European territories (SCEE) on December 9(th). Follow Telltale Games on Twitter and Facebook for the latest details on release dates.
"HBO's Game of Thrones series is absolutely among the best television dramas of our time," said Dan Connors, CEO and co-founder of Telltale Games. "Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series will expand upon a world already epic in scope and detail, giving fans of the franchise an opportunity to forge their own path as they interact with characters they know from the TV show, and new ones from House Forrester and beyond."
Some cast members of the television series will reprise their roles in the game. While players will control five members of House Forrester in their story, the series will have them interacting with fan favorite characters throughout the season, including Tyrion Lannister performed by Peter Dinklage, Cersei Lannister performed by Lena Headey, Margaery Tyrell performed by Natalie Dormer, and Ramsay Snow performed by Iwan Rheon. Additional cast members will appear in later episodes.
The game series is based on the world, characters and events seen in HBO's TV show, which in turn is based on George R. R. Martin's books (A Song of Ice and Fire). The events in the game series begin towards the end of Season Three of the series, and end right before the beginning of Season Five. Players will visit familiar locations such as King's Landing and The Wall, as well as unfamiliar locations such as Ironrath, the home of House Forrester.
"We're always looking for new ways to keep our fans engaged with and immersed in the world of Game of Thrones," said Josh Goodstadt, Vice President of Global Licensing for HBO. "This game is going to open up the story like never before. We're very excited for fans to finally have the chance to play it."
House Forrester is a noble house from the Wolfswood in the north of Westeros. Bannermen to House Glover, they have always offered unswerving loyalty to the ruling great house of the North - the Starks. The Forresters are seated at Ironrath, an imposing stronghold surrounded by towering ironwood trees. Built over fifteen hundred years ago by Cedric Forrester and his triplet sons, Ironrath is a testament to the strength and endurance of ironwood. The Forrester house words are 'Iron from Ice', which echoes their belief that - like the ironwood itself - the adverse conditions and unforgiving landscape of the North only makes them stronger.
The game will be played from five different points of view. Each is either a direct Forrester family member, or a person in service to the House. Scattered across Westeros and Essos, each will play their part in seeking to save House Forrester from destruction.
Playing as five characters not only reflects the epic scope of Game of Thrones, but is also something that the player needs to be mindful of. The actions of one character can ripple out to affect the rest of House Forrester. Multiply the actions of one character by five, and you're truly playing the Game of Thrones... where you win, or you die.
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series - Episode 1: 'Iron from Ice' is rated 'M' (Mature) for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, and Strong Language by the ESRB. Future content in the series is yet to be rated by the ESRB.
For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook for Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, and follow Telltale Games on twitter @TelltaleGames.
For more information on Game of Thrones, HBO Global Licensing, and all of their titles, visit http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones, facebook.com/GameofThrones, store.hbo.com and twitter @GameOfThrones.
About HBO Global Licensing
HBO Global Licensing officially licenses the HBO® brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's award-winning programming. With products created around hit series like Game of Thrones® and True Blood® as well as classic series like The Sopranos®, Sex and the City®, and Entourage, items include fashion apparel, figures, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, prop and costume replicas, games, books, and beverages, as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores nationwide, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop®, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Global Licensing products are also sold internationally across Europe (http://www.hboshopeu.com), Asia and Australia.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading independent developer and publisher of games for every major interactive platform from home consoles and PC to mobile and tablet devices, and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By successfully developing games as an episodic series and frequently releasing in the format a game season, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader with numerous honors and awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, BAFTA, the IMGA, and more, as well as being named Studio of the Year in 2012, after establishing a model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than two dozen different product releases over the years with recognition and acclaim from publications like IGN, The New York Times, and Variety, including over 100 "Game of the Year" awards from publications like USA Today, Yahoo! Games, Wired, Spike TV VGAs, E!, Official Xbox Magazine, The Telegraph, Metacritic, and more. Telltale is a fully licensed third party publisher on consoles from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and also publishes games on the PC, Mac, and Apple iOS platforms. For more information visit http://www.telltalegames.com.
TIBCO Introduces New Embedded Dashboards for Actionable Insights
Jaspersoft 6 Enables Developers to Quickly Build and Embed Interactive Dashboards for Richer Contextual Analytics
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX), a global leader in infrastructure and business intelligence software, today announced that it has released TIBCO Jaspersoft(®) 6. Powered by the innovative JavaScript framework called Visualize.js, Jaspersoft(®) 6 enables developers to quickly build and embed interactive dashboards directly within their web applications without relying on iFrames. The results are dashboards that become the fabric of web applications, delivering richer contextual insights for users across their desktop and mobile devices.
"The dashboards in Jaspersoft 6 are exactly what we were looking for. The focus on simplicity, ease of access to data and improved layout will make it easier than ever for our customers to create powerful executive dashboards," said Kenton Gray, chief technical officer, iOffice. "Combined with the new REST integration options, we can now customize Jaspersoft for our application to create a seamless user experience."
"Since launching our popular Visualize.js framework for reports earlier this year, we knew customers would expect the simplicity and flexibility of JavaScript for their dashboards," said Brian Gentile, senior vice president and general manager, TIBCO Analytics. "With Jaspersoft 6, developers not only get greater control over their embedded dashboard thanks to the Visualize.js framework, but they can now quickly build and edit them using the new designer."
TIBCO brings significant improvements with Jaspersoft 6, upgrading the dashboard designer and providing a pluggable visualization interface for reports, along with an improved native mobile app.
Additional new features include:
-- Highly customizable dashboards: Jaspersoft dashboards can be uniquely
branded, manually connected to data sources and easily filtered to show
the most relevant content for a user.
-- Pluggable JavaScript charting component: Report developers can now
enrich their reports by plugging in their own charting libraries such as
D3.js, HighCharts and more, using the new pluggable visualization
component for TIBCO Jaspersoft® Studio.
-- New report workbooks: Large complex reports just got easier to use
through the help of a new tabbed report workbook and table of contents
viewer. Delivered directly in the browser, report viewers can now
quickly interact and navigate large multi-page reports.
To learn more about TIBCO Jaspersoft 6, please visit http://www.jaspersoft.com/meet-new-jaspersoft.
About TIBCO
TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) is a global leader in infrastructure and business intelligence software. Whether it's optimizing inventory, cross-selling products, or averting crisis before it happens, TIBCO uniquely delivers the Two-Second Advantage® -- the ability to capture the right information at the right time and act on it preemptively for a competitive advantage. With a broad mix of innovative products and services, TIBCO is the strategic technology partner trusted by businesses around the world. Learn more about TIBCO at http://www.tibco.com.
TIBCO, Jaspersoft, and Two-Second Advantage are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and company names and marks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.
Bausparkasse Mainz AG Uses MobileIron To Manage Field Service Apps
MUNICH, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As a medium-sized financial services provider, mortgage lender Bausparkasse Mainz AG requires the highest standards of security and compliance for its mobile IT programs. The company selected MobileIron (NASDAQ: MOBL), the leading enterprise mobility management (EMM) provider, to protect its corporate-owned iPads and iPhones, provide secure mobile access to its sales portal and securely distribute internally-developed apps to financial advisors.
Bausparkasse Mainz's decision to switch to MobileIron marked a new chapter for its mobility initiatives. Prior to 2014, the lender suffered significant performance limitations in managing mobile devices. The company's 800 independent sales representatives needed a new solution, which according to Mr. Dirk Runkel, BKM's System Planning and Operations Manager, required the following features:
-- Setup and maintenance of app whitelisting
-- Management of multiple devices with different policies for one user
-- Automatic distribution of client certificates for secure access to the
sales portal
-- Document-level policies for data security and privacy
"MobileIron did well in meeting all of these requirements," said Marco Follmer, Managing Director of EBF GmbH, which implemented the EMM system. "The MobileIron platform is designed so that you can quickly and easily implement features that go beyond the standard repertoire."
Mobile Access to Data, Documents and Support
Financial advisors at Bausparkasse Mainz use corporate-owned iPads outfitted with the company's sales portal, which provides access to critical business documents, customer information and product advice. The sales portal is supplemented by various custom-developed business apps, including an app to help advisors prepare for sales meetings. The company has several apps in development, including a product advisory app with an online calculator to generate price quotes and an app for easier contact management.
Mr. Runkel describes the advantages of using MobileIron: "We eliminated expenses related to delivering information to our sales force. This new, mobile model of information delivery is faster and more targeted. It helps us better serve customers which, ultimately, makes us more competitive."
About MobileIron
MobileIron helps organizations worldwide become successful Mobile First organizations. More information is available online: http://www.mobileiron.com.
About Bausparkasse Mainz AG
Bausparkasse Mainz AG (BKM) is a specialized financial institution based in Mainz with 250 office workers and a Germany-wide network of 800 independent sales representatives in the field.
BKM does not only finance real estate, but also established a housing program. Since the mid-1990s, BKM's portfolio has included single-family homes, semi-detached houses and multi-generational homes as "Mainzer Energiesparhauser" (energy-saving homes in Mainz).
The solid construction and prefabricated construction homes meet the funding guidelines of the KfW banking group.
Since 2012, BKM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mannheim INTER Insurance Group.
About EBF GmbH
The consultancy and software house EBF was founded in 1994 by Marco Follmer and Markus Adolph and is based in Cologne. EBF provides efficient, turn-key business solutions on premise, either as a hosted or managed service, for medium-sized companies and international corporations in all industries. EBF offers complete support and implementation of the system infrastructure planning, including individual application development, installation, configuration, administration, employee training and user support.
As "Germany's Mobile Competence Center" EBF maintains business relationships with leading international solution providers. The British market research firm Canalys has made EBF Mobility Partner of the Year 2012 in EMEA. EBF has been awarded the IBM Lotus Award for its innovative solutions. The company is also an IBM Premier Business Partner, IBM Mobile Design Partner, Vodafone Top Premium Solution Partner 2011/2012, BlackBerry Alliance Elite Partner and one of the TOP 3 MobileIron partners.
With headquarters in Cologne as well as offices and service stations in Munster and Augustusburg, the company serves more than 1,550 clients worldwide.
Solarflare Leverages ANSYS Power Solutions For Application-Intelligent 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet Product Development
ANSYS' production-proven integrated circuit simulation tools provide accuracy and performance required for robust and reliable networking product delivery
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- To ensure its industry-leading products meet their customers' rigorous power and reliability requirements for markets as varied as electronic trading and content delivery networks, Solarflare depends on ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) for integrated circuit power and reliability sign-off solutions.
With increased reliance on high performance computing, cloud enterprises, virtualization and big data, companies around the world must have access to advanced networking solutions that meet their high-demand computing requirements. As a leading provider of application-intelligent networking I/O software and hardware that accelerate, monitor and secure network data, Solarflare leverages ANSYS(®) RedHawk((TM)) to ensure delivery of the most robust 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet networking products used in scale-out compute environments.
In addition to performance and accuracy, reliability is critical to the success of Solarflare's high performance, low-latency networking products. Solarflare takes advantage of RedHawk for the development of sub-systems - including its latest networking processor chips fabricated in advanced technology nodes - to meet power noise and reliability requirements.
"In the highly competitive markets we serve, we must continue to deliver solutions that provide world-class performance and reliability. RedHawk is a production-proven sign-off solution that helps us meet the power noise and reliability requirements of our more than 1,200 customers worldwide," said Raed Moughabghab, vice president of VLSI Engineering at Solarflare. "The tools' track record of successful silicon tape-out - plus the responsive, innovation-driven engineering and support teams at ANSYS - led us to deploy RedHawk in our production flow."
"Because these systems are supporting mission-critical capabilities, failing in the field is not an option," said Fares Mubarak, ANSYS vice president and general manager. "Our commitment to best-in-class organizations like Solarflare is to deliver the most accurate power noise reliability sign-off solutions."
About ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers' most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Our technology enables organizations ? no matter their industry ? to predict with confidence that their products will thrive in the real world. Customers trust our software to help ensure product integrity and drive business success through innovation. Founded in 1970, ANSYS employs over 2700 professionals, many of them expert in engineering fields such as finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, embedded software, system simulation and design optimization. Headquartered south of Pittsburgh, U.S.A., ANSYS has more than 75 strategic sales locations throughout the world with a network of channel partners in 40+ countries. Visit http://www.ansys.com for more information.
ANSYS also has a strong presence on the major social channels. To join the simulation conversation, please visit: http://www.ansys.com/Social@ANSYS
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"Share Data Not Overage Fees": Mobidia Adds Family Plan Support to Its Popular My Data Manager Android and Apple Apps
New version of data monitoring app promises to guard shared data plan users against bill shock
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobidia Technology Inc., a mobile app developer, today released new shared plan functionality for its popular My Data Manager app, which provides data usage monitoring tools to help smartphone users save money on their mobile bill. With the feature, My Data Manager now extends its valuable data monitoring solution to consumers on shared, group or family plans.
Mobidia added support for shared data plans to My Data Manager's functionality to address the growing global need for a monitoring tool to combat overage fees and soaring phone bills related to data usage on group and family plans. Many mobile operators now offer shared plans worldwide, allowing families, businesses or individuals with multiple devices to share data among a group for one rate, and experts predict the number of shared plan users to increase. According to a 2014 report from AT&T, the number of its subscribers on shared mobile accounts more than tripled from the second quarter of 2013 to 2014, and a report posted by the Broadband Commission states that 25 percent of mobile consumers will own more than one device by 2016.
"As the number of group-plan users increases, so does the number of consumers who suffer the fate of bill shock from unexpected data overage fees," said Derek Spratt, president and CEO at Mobidia. "The latest update to My Data Manager with added support for shared data plans solves this issue and we are excited to share it with our millions of app users around the world."
My Data Manager is a resource for millions of people worldwide. The free app allows users of Apple and Android devices to track and manage data consumption and rely on alerts and notifications to help avoid expensive overage charges. Its high app store ratings and global usage demonstrate the ongoing need for a simple, device-based utility to help people monitor their data consumption and avoid overage charges.
With the shared plan functionality update, My Data Manager allows those who are part of a family, group or shared plan to create a group within the app and link their usage, offering an accurate and collective view of data usage across the entire group that is easily accessible. Additionally, users have the unique ability to right-size data plans; by accessing the app's historical data to understand shared usage, My Data Manager users can ensure they are on the correct plan and not paying for data they are not using.
My Data Manager is available for free at the Apple App Store and at Google Play. More information about My Data Manager can be found here.
About My Data Manager
My Data Manager is a free data monitoring application available on Apple and Android devices. The app is used by millions of smartphone and tablet users around the world to better manage their mobile data usage and data plans. My Data Manager enables users to track individual and shared data usage, identify what apps consume the most data, protect against overage fees and right-size their data plans. The app provides visibility into mobile data usage across all networks including LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi and roaming and is available for free at the Apple App Store and at Google Play. For more information, visit http://www.mydatamanagerapp.com.
About Mobidia Technology Inc.
Mobidia is a leading mobile app developer. Its popular My Data Manager app is used by millions of people around the world to avoid bill shock and overage fees, save money on their phone plans and manage their data consumption; the app averages 4.5 stars out of 5 on both Google Play and iTunes. Mobidia is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with local presence in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.mydatamanagerapp.com or call +1-604-304-8640.